Editorial asserts 1880 defeat over tariff for revenue only
The New York Sun argues the 1880 defeat arose from tariff policy but praises 1876 victory with Mr Tilden, who favored tariff for revenue with incidental protection. It notes the 1876 platform denounced tariffs as unjust and calls for revenue-only taxation, citing the convention’s tariff plank and its role in the Democratic win.
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The
New York Sun
Democratic Party
Plank
Tilden
Sun
Democratic convention to nominate standard bearers in 1884 mood
A call for democratic voters to shape the party ticket and platform for the November contest. The text urges plain, principled leadership and broad input from constituents, stating the polls are open and more opinions are welcome.
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Post
Santa Claus distribution of Carlisle's committee gifts pleases most
The Brooklyn Eagle notes Speaker Carlisle has the usual luck of Santa Claus with committee memberships. Most recipients are satisfied, but a few seem sulky, giving the impression they regret hanging up their stockings.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Carlisle
Santa Claus
Governor Butler Pardons Mixed Record Cites Dolan Case
The governor is praised for using pardoning powers, freeing only a few inmates and denying a pardon to many. He notes Dolan as a case where the decision was criticized, claiming misjudgment in that instance.
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Butler
Dolan
Belgium Constitution Burned in Brussels Fire Sparks Reform Debate
A Brussels blaze reportedly consumed the Belgian constitution fueling calls for reforms amid criticism of a long ruling republican party. The incident amplifies tension over governance and constitutional protection.
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Brussels
Old Republican Party
Constitution claims Tennyson poem by butler’s grandson
The Atlanta Constitution asserts a novel theory that the poet Alfred Tennyson's final poem was penned by the grandson of his longtime butler, challenging established authorship ideas.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Tennyson
Public School Budget Estimate For New York City
The article estimates that 4,300,000 dollars will be required to carry on the New York City public school system’s work in the coming year. The figure prompts debate on funding priorities and educational needs.
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New York City
Five Pointed Star Origin Tale From Mrs Ross
A Philadelphia Press correspondent recounts Washington and Mrs Ross discussing star points for the flag. She demonstrated by folding bunting and cutting a five point star, noting a possible six point star too. A 1872 newspaper illustration showed her at a counter with the star result and Arch Street house view.
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Boston Post
Philadelphia Press
Gen. Washington
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Gro. H. PaLmer
Fairhaven
Mass
Mephistopheles performance inquiry from Old Hickory
A letter to the editor from East Boston dated December 27 1883 asks Boston musical critics to specify who acted and sang the role of Mephistopheles in the city and when and by whom Novara performed it in Boston.
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Boston Post
Boston
Pnce
Mephistopheles
Novara
Old Hickory
East
Maine Shipbuilding Surpasses Expectations This Year
Maine shipyards show improved output despite low freights with total tonnage within 376,768 tons of 1882. Across eight districts gains offset Bath district decline of 5,989.89 tons as 174 vessels were built this year versus 168 last year, including 9 steamers, 15 ships, 4 barks, and barkentines totaling 74,768 tons.
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Maine
Bath
AT THE CAPITAL REPUBLICANS OPPOSE TARIFF REFORM MEASURES
Washington December 27 Intimates say Speaker Carlisle allies foresee no legislation for or against national banks or the silver dollar and no new ship appropriations. Randall moves to push rapid appropriation bills and early adjournment while republicans seek tariff points to block further reductions. A plan favors abolishing sugar duties with a bounty to producers, aiming to trap democrats on free sugar. Morrison interview suggests a broad duty cut. separate court note on posting notices by certain employers follows.
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Carlisle
Cox
New York
Naval Affairs Committee
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Randall
Ways and Means
House
Morrison
Ways and Means Committee
Lace Exports From Nottingham 1883 and Domestic Trade Shifts
Figures from Nottingham show lace exports to the United States for the year ending Sept 30 1883 at 8 381 570 with a large drop from the prior year. Hosiery and other products rose while American demand for lace fell amid overstock fears. Derby trade expanded with salted skins colors and china.
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St. Louis
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Cincinnati Commercial
EK. Grant
Fitzgerald
Pike
Cape Sabine
Gov
Irwin
Idaho Territory
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Cox
Springer
Carlisle
Ordway
Dakota
Lieut
Sebree
Ensign Brown
United States Navy
Chandler
Fifty three men from the Plantyn land at Oporto
News from Lisbon says 53 men aboard the Belgian steamship Plantyn, Captain Schott, arrived at Oporto on December 27. The ship, which sailed from New York November 11 for Antwerp, had a crew of 40 and 21 passengers. Agents claim the 53 at Oporto were all the Plantyn could carry and eight more may be heard from on another vessel.
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Detective Hyde Tours Stores in Fitchburg During Holidays
Fitchburg Massachusetts December 27 State Detective Hyde of Gardner has during the holidays made frequent visits to stores and...
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Fitchburg
Mass
Hyde of
Gardner
Widow and two children killed in West Virginia fire
In Beverly area a widow Mrs Elizabeth Sommerfield and her two children were fatally harmed in a brutal case. A cabin blaze was set to conceal the crime and gruesome remains were found by nearby farmers. Coroner's jury impaneled as investigators seek the perpetrators.
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West Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
Elizabeth Sommerfield
Beverly
Society of Naturalists Convene at Columbia College
The Society of Naturalists of the Eastern States meets at Columbia College New York with Alpheus Hyatt in the chair. Secretary Clarke resigns. Dr C S Minot elected pro tempore. Committees named to nominate officers for tomorrow as lectures and rock section methods are discussed. Also reports on bids, liabilities, and a yacht collision case headline the day.
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Society of Naturalists of
Museum of Natural History
S. H. Gage
Cornell
W. H. Nites
Hall
Albany
Propositions for Settlement Accepted by Creditors of F Shaw & Bros
A creditors meeting at the shoe and leather exchange under Mr C O Billings approved Brackley Shaw's three settlement propositions for F Shaw & Bros. The vote 36 to 1 favored the offer, with details on Wyman's audited items and the distribution plan among classes and the Vanceboro and Boston claims.
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Vaneebsroe
F. Shaw & Bros
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C. O. Billings
F. Shaw & Brothers
Billings
Wyman
Ofer
Cole
B. F. Brooks
Brooks
Brackley
William Shaw
Robert Sherman
Pawtucket
Vancebere
Boston
Vanceboro
Teal
Tragedy Ties Albany Rathbones to Hanover Incident
A private dispatch reports Col Henry Rathbone killed his wife in Hanover Germany and then tried to kill himself. His sister-in law Louise Harris and Rathbone children survived. Col Harris of Cleveland sailed for Paris. Rathbone was linked to Ford's Theatre and Lincoln assassination era. Col Rathbone reportedly acted while temporarily insane.
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Albany
N. Y
Hanover
Germany
Henry R. Rathbone
Col. Rathbone
Louise Harris
Fraudulent tax valuation increase uncovered in Cincinnati
County Auditor Brewster reports a fraudulent rise of 1,000,000 in property valuation for taxes on the books to gain fees for refunding excessive taxes, with the scheme dating back to 1880. In a local case over the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific railroad stock over-issue, a motion to enter judgment for the road on the second cause of action was overruled.
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Brewster
Cincinnati, New Orleans and
Texas Pacific Railroad
Doughty
Freight train kills two on Chester and Lenoir line near Charlotte
A freight train breached a bridge over Long Creek near Charlotte North Carolina on Thursday killing Fireman Henderson and Brakeman Simmonds. The incident is the latest fatal accident on the Chester and Lenoir narrow gauge railroad as authorities investigate.
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Fort Leavenworth
Charley McCallas
San Carlos Agency
Colton
San Francisco
Huntington Colton
Central Pacific Railroad
Alma
Montezuma
John Headstrom
John Allstrom
John Ling
Ablstrom
Ling
Startling Fall River Insurance Fraud Grips Hibernians Case
An insurance agent and a Boston medical examiner arrived in Fall River to probe alleged frauds tied to the Massachusetts benefit association. The case of John F. Downing, buried Tuesday, is cited as a graveyard scenario with policies totaling about 15000 dollars. Downing joined the Ancient Order of Hibernians, was cleared as sound by Dr. Hennessey, and policies were purchased by Hennessey Driscoll and others. Claims of malpractice and a high death rate among Hibernians are raised, and the whereabouts of Hennessey and Driscoll remain unknown.
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Falln. River
Mass
Boston
Massachusetts Benefit Association
John F. Downing
Downing
Order of Hibernians
Hennessey
Spain Abrogates Duty on U S Goods to Cuba Decree
A Madrid dispatch reports a new Spanish decree cancels article 3 of the 1868 decree requiring U S goods to pay Cuban duties even when under the Spanish flag. It aims to define reciprocal trade with the United States and takes effect 30 days after publication. Other items note French veto on American salted meats and troop movements to Khartoum, plus czar’s improving health.
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Madrid
Council of Ministers
United States
Cuba
Spain
M. Herisson
Havre
Nantes
Bordeaux
Berlin
Khartoum
Fashoda
Pardon Hearing Held for Lor ing Griffin in Auburn
The executive council in Augusta Maine granted a hearing on Lor ing Griffin, imprisoned in Auburn for larceny. He has served one year of a two year sentence. Claims include an ulcer and other ailments. The matter was tabled until tomorrow pending further reports from officials.
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Augusta
Executive Council
Loring Griffin
Auburn Jais
Committee appointments and visits at reform school and insane hospital
Councillors Hatch and Bolster head visiting committee to the reform school with Governor appointing Hon. Rufus Prince to replace Hon. John A. Waterman who declined. Committees begin Jan. 7. Cornish Crockett and Mrs. Miles Whidden visit the insane hospital as trustees convene for annual session. Kennebec ice men benefit from warm weather while Hudson freezing is hindered. Temperance group meets at Joshua Nye's office to discuss the amendment campaign and related matters.
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Bolster
Reform School
Rufus Prince
Turner
John A. Waterman
Gorham
Cornish and Crockett
Miles Whidden
Insane Hospital
Kennebec
Hudson
Joshua Nye
The Newfoundland Riot Recalls Harbor Grace Turmoil
Four people died and eight were mortally wounded in Harbor Grace and Carbonear as Orange and Catholic factions clashed amid a growing mob. Reports say government troops and a warship may be en route as authorities seek to restore order and protect life and property.
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Joans
N. F
Harbor Grace
Damondy
Mercer
Jeans
Callahan
Doyle
Carbonear
Conception Bay
Halifax
Association
Shipshead
Orangemen
Carmody
Inter-Collegiate Rowing Association Holds Annual Meet
The Inter-Collegiate Rowing Association met at the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York on December 27 with Princeton, Cornell, Wesleyan, University of Ferpaymvents, and Bowdoin represented. Officers elected include President Bird of Princeton and Secretary Jones of Penn. regatta committee members Reed Bowdoin, Hoyt Penn, and Downs Wesleyan. The mile and a half straightaway four oared shells race was set as the day’s feature, an eight oared race referred to the committee, and Saratoga was chosen for the July 4 regatta with free boarding and transportation offered by United States hotel proprietors. Any college may enter by notifying the secretary 30 days prior.
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Inter-Collegiate Rowing Association
Fifth Avenue
Princeton
Cornell
Wesleyan University
University of Ferpaymvents
Bowdoin
Bird
Thompson
Jones
University of Pennsylvania
Schofield
Messrs. Reed
Hoyt
Downs
Regatta Committee
United States Hotel
Saratoga
Fitchburg City Finances Show Marginal Debt Shifts in Year
City Treasurer Henry A. Willis reports total cash on hand and receipts 465596 22, year disbursements 459422 91, leaving 6173 21. General debt 427023 06, assets 96605 37, net 331417 69. Water debt 450600, assets 94960 99, net 358039 61, net debt city 456 70. Debt rose 18883 35. net general debt fell 16306 78 while water debt rose 30190 16. Water works extension cost 52421 75. Sinking funds 55421 56 general and 91101 31 water, net increases 12080 96 and 19925 62.
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Fitchburg
Mass
Henry A. Willis
General
Water Loan
Wreck inquiry blames captain for Princess Louise voyage
Ottawa report finds the captain erred in judgment by not preparing the government steamer Princess Louise for its voyage. Montreal citizens start a fundraising statue drive for Sir George Cartier. The bishop of Huron offers a vacant prebend to Rev. Dr. Wilson as a token of sympathy amid his current difficulties.
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Montreal
Que
Sir George Cartier
Itawa
Huron
Wilson
Kingston
Robbery at Hartford Livery Stable Abetted by Accomplice
In Hartford on December 27 a liveryman E C Wheaton’s safe was looted of six watches and papers by a man recently employed at the stable with an accomplice. They fled aboard a horse and sleigh from Wheston’s stable, were pursued to Springfield Massachusetts, where the team was abandoned in woods at Agawam. The stolen property from the safe was recovered from the two men.
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Hartford
Conn
E. C. Wheaton
Wheston
Springfield
Mass
Agawam
Providence Ordinance Eyes New Union Station for Cove Basin
The Providence city council received the two year old commission report on improved railroad terminal facilities. It urges filling Cove Basin and building a new union passenger station near the current site with tracks over streets and freight house rearrangements costing 2 to 3 million dollars. The plan met general approval and action is planned next week.
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Providence
R. J
Cove Basin
Ohio Liquor Dealers Unite for Stronger Rights
The Ohio Liquor Dealers Association adopted measures to unite brewers distillers wholesale and retail dealers into one state organization to spearhead an aggressive campaign for broad personal liberty rights.
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oLiumens
State Liquor Dealers Association
Notable People and Events Touched by the Season
A string of brief notices from Boston to New York spans age milestones and travels. Charles King of Middleton, aged 105, visits Boston. Judge Emery returns from Europe. Henry Leverza ph of New Haven heads to Germany to claim $87,000 left by a relative. Pierre Lortlard distributes $17,600 to his New York tobacconist staff at Christmas. Dr Backus of Hamilton College regains sight after cataract.
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Maine Supreme
Europe
Charles King
Middleton
Boston
Trinity College
Hartford
Conn
Northam
Pierre Lortlard
New York
Henry Leverzaph
New Haven
Germany
Backus
Hamilton College
C. E. Barnes
Episcopal Church
Salem
Mass
John Boyie O'Reilly
World
U. L. Reilly
Meriden
Maria E.bowen
Blackstone
Springfield Republican
Robinson
Congressman Robinson
Father Boniface
Austria
Italy
J.B. Coyle, Jr
Portland
Portland Steamship Company
Isaac D. Dana
Joshua D. Colony
Keene
N. H
Cheshire Republican
Hei
Lynn
John R. Baldwin
Essex
Lizzie Merritt
S. Lakin
Floward Watch and Clock Company
Gen. Grant
Sembrich in Lucia di Lammermoor Delights Boston Audiences
Mme Marcella Sembrich's Lucia di Lammermoor at Boston earns praise for her flawless soprano, dramatic finesse, and striking high notes. Campanini and De Puente share praise for casting while the performance secures Sembrich a top rank among Boston operatic stars. note plans for Il Trovatore and local entertainments follow.
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Marcella Sembrich
America
Europe
Lucia
Mme. Sembrich
Boston
Mme, Sembrich
Einalt
Lugs Caves Coscadurecence
Marcella
Granzi
Fontist
Signor Campanini
Huskiness
de Puente
Enrico
M. Augier
Signor Fornaris
Signor Vianesi
Sembrich
Il Trovatore
Safety-seam boiler and comet lecture mark society meeting
The regular meeting of the society of arts met Thursday at the Institute of Technology. J Kh Robinson spoke on The Safety seam Steam Boiler praising its explosion protection and efficiency at high pressure. Wu Ritchie Jr spoke on The Return of the Comet of 1812 with a model of its orbit and data on distance and brightness. he noted the comet’s current distance and upcoming perihelion and showed where it could be seen.
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Society of Arts
Institute of Technology
J. Kh. Robinson
Wu. Ritchie, Jr
Perchelion
Ritchie
Christmas and Grand Army Day crowd boosts fair attendance
Attendance yesterday surpassed most days of the month aside from Christmas and Grand Army Day, with large sales across all departments and bold price reductions as exhibitors push to close out wares. Notables included Prof J W P denks and family of Brown University Providence and Mr Moschelier and wife of the Lowell School of Design. Band of Mercy day is tomorrow with strong turnout expected. emancipation day is slated for Tuesday Jan 1. The Christmas tree drew lively crowds and about 500 children received gifts.
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J. W.p.denks
Brown University Providence
Moschelier
Lowell School of Design
Castnor
Band of Mercy
Shenan oah Capt Norton intended voyage delayed by fog
The Shenan oah under Capt Norton was ready to sail Thursday but did not due to heavy fog. Passed Assistant Surgeon A Byrne and Boatswain P J Luson have returned from leave to duty aboard the Potan.
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Norton
A. Byrne
P. J. Luson
Powtan
Lessons for Children Grand Band of Mercy Day
The notice announces a foreign exhibition tomorrow featuring the first Grand Band of Mercy day. It highlights a children oriented event with planned activities and charitable intent, inviting community participation and attendance.
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Band of Mercy
Tremendous January Thunder Storm Across Cities
A January thunder storm struck New Haven at 5 30 PM lasting half an hour with frequent lightning and heavy thunder. Bells rang from fire alarm wires and a sulphur smell filled parts of the city. A Day Street factory caught fire in three spots but firefighters contained it with minor damage.
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New Haven
Conn
Western Union Telegraph Office
Day Street
Waterbury
Naugatuck
Providence
R. J
Portland
Boston
Connecticut Colored Citizens Convention Seeks Civil Rights Relief
About fifty Connecticut colored citizens met in Norwich on December 27 to discuss civil rights after a Supreme Court ruling. They adopted resolutions urging Hartford to restore rights via the civil rights law and to adhere to Republican principles as the means to secure civil and political rights.
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Conn
Connecticut
General Assembly
Hartford
Supreme Court of the United States
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Arthur
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Senator Witness Arrested for Perjury in Hill Divorce Case
San Francisco December 27 The suit of Sarah Althea Hill against ex Senator Sharon for divorce and alimony remains unsettled as depositions proceed. Frederick R Burchard testified he met Hill in 1883 at the Palace hotel and proposed within a month, claiming she introduced him as her betrothed while denying later engagement. Cross examination weakened his story and Hill’s contract date is disputed. This afternoon Burchard was arrested.
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Sarah Althea Hill
Sharon
Frederick R. Burchard
Miss Hill
Palace Hotel
Sarah
Aeeemncee Burchard
Herys
Bradford
Burchard
Ifa
Eloping Couple Captured in Reading Police Action
A Philadelphia bride and groom Richard Welsh and his bride eluded their quarrelling families until police held them overnight in Reading. A telegram from the bride’s father led to their arrest, they claimed marriage by Rev A de Barrow, and were released after costs were arranged.
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Pridal
Philadelphia
Robert Lawrence
Richard Welsh
Lawrence
Ety Hall
A. de Barrow
de Barrow
Several Persons Buried in the Snoww
A Denver report lists fatal snow slide victims at the Mendota mine on December 24 including J. H. Bond C. Herrick Thomas Dunnegan Wm Taylor John Davis William Slater and Lewis Huckins. A Silverton wind storm from December 19 to 25 is described as most deadly with three of five seriously injured at Virginius mine later dying for a nine fatal total. A miner named Breetwalla was buried near Clement Creek yesterday and two men trapped near Ironton were frozen and unlikely to survive.
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Mendota
J. H. Bond
Herrick
Thomas Dunnegan
Wm. Taylor
John Davis
Williamee F. Slater
Lewis Huckins
Silverton
Virginius
Breetwalla
Clement Creek
Ironton
Whey Make a Sensation in Bridgeport Arrested
Captain James Hunter John Stewart and John E Mayhem Salvation Army members were arrested in Bridgeport Conn on warrants from Prosecuting Attorney Chamberlain for violating a city ordinance by parading without a mayoral permit. Bonds posted for tomorrow’s city court appearance. Hunter warned the army will parade nightly despite the ordinance. police ordered to arrest in each instance.
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Bridgeport
James Hunter
John Stewart
John E. Mayhem
Salvation Army
Chamberlain
Hunter
Chicago denounces Paris dispatch over dog shipment claim
Dr H J Ditmers of the US Bureau of Agriculture denounces a Paris despatch claim that Inspector Ditmiers in Chicago certified daily shipments of diseased dogs to French buyers. He asserts hog cholera spread came from dead hogs in rendering tanks and argues Chicago stock yards regulations prevent smuggling.
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Chicago
M. Paulbert
Paris
Massachusetts Humane Society honors rescuers at sea and shore
Gloucester December 27 Massachusetts Humane Society awarded its medal to Menuel Joseph Almadia and five others from the schooner Pinafore for rescuing George Hodgkins Jr from drowning after a gallant effort on November 16 Also five dollars each to Frederhe Parsons J S Parsons Jr Leander Godditt and Martin Evans for rescuing George Price and John Nutter after their wreck on Rockport Beach
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Gloucester
Mass
Massachusetts Humane Society
Menuel Joseph Almadia
William H. Norwood
Albert Norwood
Charles Giles
John J. Allen
Pinafore
George Hodgkins, Jr
Fredehe Parsons
B. Parsons, Jr
Leander Godditt
Martin Evans
George Price
John Nutter
Rockport
National Tube Works workers accept wage cuts after Jan1
Pittsburg December 27 Three thousand employees of the National Tube Works company at McKeesport will take wage reductions ranging from 12 to 25 percent after January 1. Local miners union officials deny reports of a planned strike by 20,000 miners in Westmoreland Blair Clearfield Bedford and Huntingdon counties, saying the district lacks such numbers and that miners are too poor to strike.
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National Tube Works Copany
McKeesport
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Westmoreland
Blair
Clearfield
Bedford
Huntingdon
Train overturns in Monument Creek wind storm
Denver report states a train of 25 freight cars was overturned by strong winds at Monument Creek on December 25, with several cattle perishing or injured.
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Col
Monument Oor
Common Council Debates West Roxbury Park Loan and City Elections
The regular meeting led by President Morse covered budget items for West Roxbury park, a $500000 loan for estate taking, and transfers to public buildings and the Arnold Arboretum. Debate included the second reading path, judges of elections, annual dinner pricing, and approvals on health and ordinances, with adjournment after options on public soup distribution.
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Wm. Endicott, Jr
Henry P. Kidder
J. Ingersoll Bowditch
P. A. Collins
S. A. B. Abbott
Benj, Dean
F. A. Osborn
S. D. Warren
Wm. Minot
George P. Denny
Yeas
Nays
Committee On Public Buildings
Arnold Arboretum
Manual Training School
Committee On Fire Department
Committee On Health
Board of Health
South
Boston
Strange
Ward 20
Whitmore
Harriet Martineau
Parkman
Ward 9
Barry
Ward 16
Committee On Police
Provident Association
Self-Respect in Ethics Address by Samuel Eliot LL.D.
Samuel Eliot LL.D. spoke at the Christian Union on Self-Respect as the core of character. He said true self-respect blends inward and outward virtue, embraces self sacrifice, and demands purity in public life and political party conduct, urging duty, responsibility, and national honor. Hon. Joseph S. Ropes will speak next Thursday on Prudence.
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Christian Union
Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
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God
Eliot
Joseph S. Ropes
Multiple Boston Society Events Announced in January Notices
A series of events inclines toward mens and women club lunches and lectures. Prof. Maria Mitchell tribute lunch tomorrow at 12 30. St James rifles meeting this evening at Hotel St James. Rev Bernard Carpenter to lecture Sunday at Boston's Bower. Congregational council January 3 to discuss Whitefield church pastorate. Edward L Pierce to lecture on Charles Sumner at Mercantile Library tomorrow evening. Boston Merchants Association dinner January 3 at Hotel Jordan discusses bankruptcy postal telegraphs silver coinage and tax cuts with leaders Hawley Aldrich Dawes Morse Ranney Davis Collins Lovering and Hoar among speakers.
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Newburyport
Mass
Edward L. Pierce
Mercantile Library Association
Charles Sumner
Boston Merchants’ Association
Joseph R. Hawley
Nelson W. Aldrich
Henry L. Dawes
Leopold Morse
A. A. Ranney
R. T. Davis
P. A. Collins
H. B. Lovering
George
Hoar
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Marblehead seeks land for Red Pond water supply
The executive council held 53 meetings in 1888, four in 1682, with a long term average near 75. Marblehead petitions the legislature for leave to take land to enlarge Red Pond, source of the town water supply. Massachusetts Prudential Safety Fund Association of Boston is incorporated under general law to assist widows and orphans of others.
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Red Pond
Massachusetts Prudential Safety Fund Association
Boston
Free thinkers convention opens in Salamanca with Burnham address
In Salamanca New York on December 27 ex Reverend J H Burnham opened the free thinkers convention delivering The Philosophy of the Religious Emotions. Delegates totaling about two hundred gathered from most towns in western New York and western Pennsylvania with each arriving team increasing the number.
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N. Y
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J. H. Burnham
New York
Pennsylvania
Celtic Overdue Strands Prompt Tug Tow to Queenstown
In Liverpool on December 27 observers report anxiety as the White Star liner Celtic, last seen sailing from New York on December 15 bound for Queenstown and Liverpool, is overdue. Her owners dispatched a powerful tug to Queenstown to await further orders and determine next actions.
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White Star Line
Celtic
Queenstown
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Ward 19
Fish
Ward 10
Lee
Ward 25
Musee
State House
Boston Weekly Post
Post Publishing CO
God E. Skinner
Geo. H. Perkins
Brown
Standard Fire Insurance Company
Thomas Kh. O’brien
Hathaway
Stickney
Chace
Chace Aml
Gov. Butler
Board of Barber and Lang Commissioners
Philadelphia An
Coal and Iron Company
Acushnet River
New Bedford
Boston Steamboat and Pist Company of
Broad Soune
Omaha, Neb
Iowa
Burlington Road
FREZX
Suman & 8
Gentlemen’s
Paines
Canal Street
Maine Depot
Cate
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester, Mass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!