Third Avenue Tram Strike Locks Up City Traffic
In New York the Third Avenue line strike paralyzed service as 260 drivers and conductors walked out. Police guarded new drivers. fares cut for Brooklyn’s Greenwood and Avenue Railroad workers. Farrell, a strike leader, reportedly arrested and clubbed. Strikers attacked by cobbles and poles. police on cars. meetings fueled by inflammatory speeches. directors refuse to reinstate workers and vow to run the line.
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Buckner Bill Targets Use of Government and Bank Notes as Loan Security
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Baltimore suits over sugar fraud are stalled as parties seek relief through forfeiture of cargoes while duties would go to invoices. Treasury action, in response, may require the owners to pay duties as if shipments had remained open.
Condition of Our Navy and Government Spending
The document estimates navy outlays and deficits, noting large sums spent since 1864 and over 20 million in contracts violating statutes 8709 3718 3722 Revised Statutes. It argues these practices push public purchases to middlemen and favorites, harming competition and efficiency.
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Boston Clergymen Lead Meeting Proceeds at 0
The State Democrat notes local efforts by Mr Chubbuck and Mr Bumpus of Boston to hold gospel meetings with good success. Reports say the new Attorney and York county will strictly enforce the liquor law, while lumber owned by B. Gilman & Co. went adrift. The Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad declared a 2 percent dividend, first in its history.
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Reverend Davis Seriously Injured After Horse Accident
Rev W W W Davis of Manchester, pastor at Franklin Street Congregational Church, suffered a serious arm fracture when thrown from a horse Saturday evening. Elsewhere Navy orders moved William A Fernald from foreman duties at Portsmouth yard and appointed William F Noyes to the post. United States Marshal Patterson jailed Chester Willey at North Conway for alleged legal voting. Judge Pitman noted Willey’s age dispute with family testimony and neighbor comparisons.
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Stearne Seeks Vermont Collector Post Amid Legislature Action
The report notes John C. Stearne, Bradford’s Montpelier representative and Morrill ally, pursuing the Vermont Internal Revenue Collector job then held by C. Dana of St. Johnsbury. The account then describes a fatal shooting in Montpelier involving Marcormack, with a post mortem by Drs Hunt and Harris detailing a shotgun blast to the shoulder followed by a revolver shot to the head and multiple near repeated shots.
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Drowning of Cornell at Swansea and Other Early Notices
A 24 year old named Cornell drowned at Swansea when his boat upset on Saturday. Pelham apples reached Russia and sold in St Petersburg for 7 to 8 dollars per barrel. Flood damage at Russell will cost about 3000 dollars with four long bridges, culverts, and redds washed. The widow Nickerson of South Dennis was robbed of a gold watch chain and beads worth 220 dollars. beads found on a neighbor’s doorstep. Dr. C D Mills of Pittsfield suffered a severe apoplexy and is in a perilous state. A Stafford mill watchman was assaulted two months ago. a flattened pistol ball later removed. Lowell Police Court sent Donnelly and White to Superior Court for breaking and entering and larceny. Nathaniel Allen’s bail issue postponed after arson trial jury failed to agree. The Spy notes J F Morris, an auctioneer, has fled Worcester to avoid arrest. he has sold inferior Rogers & Co. silver-plated knives under a counterfeit stamp across multiple cities.
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Notable Obituaries Across Cities Mark December 15 Deaths
A series of obituary notices reports the deaths on or around December 15 in Fall River Newton Springfield Leicester Waltham Bath New Haven Bath and North Attleboro. Names include William Waring James Crosby Thomas Adams H G Stickney Cheney Hateh Nathan Sanderson William Moses Burton Mallory William Cooper and Reverend F A Fiske.
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Edison Patent Battle Moves to Private Hearing
London December 16 Sir Hardinge S Gifford heard opposition arguments to Prof Edisons patent in a private session. Mr Russell offered no supporting evidence, claiming pecuniary interest in rival patent by Arnaud a Frenchman. Arnaud regarded as Edisons real opponent but acted under Russell’s name. Russell ordered to pay all hearing costs. Case adjourned to allow evidence production.
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Missing New Brunswick preacher identified at morgue
The search for John H. Wray, the missing preacher from New Brunswick, ended with his recognition at the morgue as the Bellevue Hospital death from last Saturday. A separate arrest at the Battery led to a ten day sentence for vagrancy. the man died in Bellevue after a late stupor, having claimed to be John Thompson, an Englishman. Friends plan to remove the body promptly.
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Masked mob frees prisoners in Galveston jail raid
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Condition of Gov. Hampton Dims in Washington
In Columbia Washington on December 16 the governor’s condition is viewed as less favorable though no major change from yesterday. He rested well and took nourishment this morning. If no hemorrhage occurs recovery seems likely though some reports remain discouraging and the worst may unfold for several days.
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Fifty Mile Walking Match Set for January in Maine
A fifty-mile walking match is arranged between William E. Harding of New York, the American champion, and Christopher Toole of Bangor, Maine, for a $300 purse and the national title. The event will be held at Norombega Hall in Bangor on January 8.
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