Sixty seven votes seen for Lop s Senate bid
Congressmen Lop s has secured about sixty seven names for his circular caucus asking support for his Senate run. The tally suggests roughly one in three Republican members. A reluctant stretch to back him emerges as the Savage collar and state convention pressures fail to guarantee victory. The growing impression is that sixty seven votes will not elect the next United States Senator.
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Lop@s
Boston Journal
United States
Springfield Votes to Create Municipal Electric Plant
City Council of Springfield votes to establish an electric light plant, a preliminary step under 1891 act. Two-thirds council approval and city election ratification needed before works can proceed. two-year horizon for possible municipal lighting debut.
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Springfield
Another Kind of Millionaire In Chicago and Rockefeller Gift
A quirk of wealth in Chicago contrasts with New York styles as Jay Govanth's probate and Armour's Institute gift precede John D. Rockefeller's million dollar endowment for a new university. The article extols founders who direct impact in life, not merely accumulate wealth, praising Rockefeller and Armour for fostering lasting public benefit.
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Chicago
New York
Jay Govanth
Armour
Rockkreller
Safe Deposit Vault Holds His Millions Intact
A claimant asserts that his millions remain secure in a safe deposit vault. The report notes no breaches or losses and confirms continued possession by the owner.
Boston Demands Dollar Gas After Candle Power Promise
State inspectors report Boston gas remains around twenty five candle power since last spring. The gas has smoked and underperformed, yet the Delaware monopoly keeps the price elevated by eighty cents per thousand feet. The piece attacks the gas trust for not lowering bills or guaranteeing quality and calls for restoring dollar gas.
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State Inspector of Gas
Boston
Delaware
Gas Trust
Eastman charges spark over Sioux funds at Pine Ridge
The quarrel between Dr Eastman and the Pine Ridge Indian agent centers on alleged misdirection of Congress indemnity money to Sioux. Eastman and supporters argue fraud taints the Indian Bureau, accusing a demoralized workforce under the Harrison administration of allowing improper gains and personal conflicts to overshadow authority.
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Indian Bureau
Purify the pension rolls urged by Grand Army of the Republic
A call for GA R posts to aggressively expose fraudulent pensioners to reduce the pension tax burden. Maj Gen Gippon and Gen Grston advocate swift action, urging each post to cleanse the roll of honor and set a national example in this patriotic effort.
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Grand Army of the Republic
John Gippon
Grston
Extraordinary Repairs In School Budget
The expense bill includes 66 200 for extraordinary repairs to comply with state law and furnish better egress and fire escapes in school buildings. The Post has urged action on this safety measure, hoping for prompt grant of funds in the annual budget.
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Committee On Accounts
Wyoming Supreme Court blocks Hoar’s party fraud plan
Senator Hoar faced a setback as Wyoming’s Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling, refused to back the Returning Board’s bid to throw out Democratic legislators. The decision preserves the Democratic wins and thwarts the attempted Republican takeover.
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Hoar
Wyoming
Supreme Court
Fragmented Quotes and Nonsense Poems From Newspaper Snippets
A collage of clipped lines and quips from multiple papers includes political musings about a Democratic Senator and a Republican board, jokes about Romeo and Juliet, a remark on a fancy drink, a short quip about building on a small lot, and a Christmas skating aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picayune
Philadelphia Times
Rochester Democrat
Galveston News
Juliet
Princeton Iger
Madge
Helen
Inter-Ocean
Philadelphia Ledger
Mr Fred MacDonald Joins New York Herald Advertising
Boston newspaper figure Mr Fred MacDonald accepts the assistant advertising management of the New York Herald and Evening Telegram, signaling a move to a major metro publication and highlighting his prominence in journalism circles.
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Fred MacDonald
Boston
New York Herald
Evening Telegram
Clergy Calls and Recoveries Noted in Maine
The Rev O C Herbert of Limerick has received a call to pastor the Baptist churches of Corinna and Winslow. John H Curtis of Bangor Theological Seminary will lead the Congregational Church at Lebanon after graduation. W B Ferguson president of the Gloucester electric railroad has recovered from typhoid pneumonia. Hon W Lovering of Taunton has recovered enough to resume duties after a fall illness.
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O. C. Herbert
Limerick
Corinna
Winslow
John 8. Curtis
Bangor Theological Seminary
Congregational Church
Lebanon
W.B. Ferguson
Gloucester Electric Railroad
Prolific Figures and Fifty-Year Echoes From Old News
Signor Gioletti famed for great strength can bend a horseshoe with one hand. Lieutenant C H MacClellan of Toms River will lead the life saving exhibit at the World's Fair. Congressman Tom Johnson of Ohio shuns formalities and prefers Tom. John Autram of Wilmington voted for Jackson, Cleveland, and eighteen times for President. age ninety two and famed horseman. Illinois’ last Democratic governor Joel A Mattison inaugurated 1853. successor Altgeld to be inaugurated 1893. Forty years pass, and all things come.
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Signor Gioletti
C. H. MacClellan
Toms River
N. J
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Thomas
Tom
John Autram
Wilmington
General Jackson
Cleveland
Inois
Joel A. Mattison
Judge Altgeld
General Butler’s Task Raises Questions of Sanity
From the Lowell News, the Boston Post hires a reporter for the Lawyer will case trial. General Butler is seen as trying to prove Justice Charles Alien and twelve good men that when a man is a poet and philanthropist, his relatives are warranted in considering him crazy. The general’s chances of success are discussed.
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Lowell News
Boston Post
Will Case
Butler
Charles Alien
Movement for good roads gains steam in Massachusetts
The Springfield Republican notes a rising movement for good roads led by Colonel Pope, but laments Massachusetts shows little sign of stirring despite the need for reform.
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Springfield Republican
Movement For Good Roads
Pope
Massachusetts
Question of Captains Reflects Etruria Victory
From the Springfield Republican, the win of the Etruria over the City of Paris is credited to the Etruria captain's seamanship, not the vessel’s inherent superiority over the Inman racer.
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Springfield Republican
Etruria
Paris
Inman
One Good Resolution in a 1393 diary entry
A Massachusetts Republican records a firm pledge to master the Australian ballot system before November. The brief entry reflects party organization and voting reform discussion in early American politics.
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Manchester Union
Massachusetts
Patrick A. Collins Built From Cabinet Making Roots
Lowell Times notes General Patrick A. Collins began life as a cabinet maker and is described as desirable cabinet timber for that reason, highlighting his skilled craftsmanship and early trade as part of his profile.
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Lowell Times
Patrick A. Collins
Smith Sargent Paralyzed After Fall From Train Car
Bripegroft Conn December 28 Smith Sargent of New Haven a brakeman on the Consolidated railroad fell between the cars in East Bridgeport this afternoon and his right leg was terribly injured physicians hope to save the limb while he lies at the scene of the accident in the hospital nearby
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Bripegroft
Conn
Smith Sargent
New Haven
Consolidated Railroad
Bridgeport
Just How to Do It How to Make a Success of a Newspaper
Great interest in the problem prompts readers to send suggestions. The reading public is invited to share ideas on how to improve newspaper success with many readers contributing thoughts and proposals.
Competition Offers Gold Eagle For Best Letter
The Post announces a gold eagle prize for the best letter on the topic How to Run a Newspaper. Letters must be under 200 words, written on one side of paper, and addressed to News paper Compettion the Post Boston. Competition closes at noon January 1, 1893, with results announced January 8, 1893. Many letters arrive, so only the best will be published.
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the Post
Boston
Mrm
Principles for a Progressive Newspaper
The writer urges a newspaper to work hard for all readers and pursue the greatest good for the greatest number. It advocates independence, timely editorials, separate news and editorials, aggressive but fair coverage, strong advertising, and businesslike operation. It calls for originality, public-spirited leadership, and resistance to oppression.
Model Papal Vision Echoes Boston Post
A poet wishes for a pope shaped by a model in the Boston Post style. The verse hails the Boston Post as a standard bearer, praising the newspaper's stature and influence, with Bowker and Dorchester as points of reference.
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Boston Post
Rank C
Bowker
Minot Street
Dorchester
Editorial Aims at Humanity Through Uncompromising War
The Observer of Somerville declares a dedicated cause to wage war on individual wrongdoing. It rejects sophistry, seeks direct examination of facts, and condemns moral pretense. The editorial envisions a cosmopolitan stance guided by hard truth and anti hypocritical rhetoric.
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Somerville
Danvers Ad Note from F E Mornanan
A note from F E Mornanan of Danvers urges readers to rely on personal judgment over others advice. It highlights skepticism toward external guidance and emphasizes individuality in decision making.
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F. E. Mornanan
Danvers
Post Ads Claim Top Role for Civic Writers
A Boston notice quotes Mrs. E. J. Wawusu of 260 Gold Street South Boston praising the Post for public service and urging capable writers to join. The message sets a high value on energy and brains in journalism and invites participation.
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E. J. Wawusu
Gold Street
South
Boston
Mass
Roxbury Newspaper Rules for Success in 19th Century
A terse guide emphasizes three essentials for a successful newspaper: reliable reporters competent correspondents and high quality editorials. It underscores the need for strict morality and impartiality to earn public respect in Roxbury.
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Roxbury
How to Run a Newspaper Readers Chime In
The Boston Post invites readers to share ideas on newspaper management. It stresses News must be the first concern and notes that news gatherers matter more than editorial writers in guiding a paper’s direction.
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Hartford Journal
Boston Post
Massachusetts
Educational conferences on college admissions standards at seven centers
Across the nation leading educators met in seven centers including Harvard to discuss college admission requirements. President Eliot of Harvard chaired the committee of ten with professors Byerly Cajori Fine Newcomb and others guiding a private session that will last several days. Each conference has three months to prepare its report for the committee chairman before publication.
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National Council of Education
Harvard University
Eliot
Harvard
William E. Byerly
Florian Cajori
Colorado College
Arthur H. Cutler
New York City
Henry B. Fine
Princeton
W. A. Greeson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Andrew Ingraham
Swain Free School
New Bedford
Simon Newcomb
Johns Hopkins University
George D. Olds
Amherst College
James L. Patterson
Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville
N. J
T. H. Safford
Williams College
University
Bolles
Sullivan alleges drugging in unclear incident
John L. Sullivan swears he was drugged but says the dose was not large enough. The remark sits as a quip in a local terse report, reflecting a court or social gossip tone from the Haverhill Gazette.
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The
Haverhill Gazette
John L. Sullivan
The Continental Quiver Offers 100 In Gold For Essays
A Boston launch announces The Continental Quiver editorially invites New England schoolboys to submit essays on wit and humor, drill in schools, the silver question, college education for business, invention, and athletics. Ten prizes total 100 dollars, including one first prize of 25 and four fourth prizes of 5.
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Continental
Boston
New England
Continental Clothing Company
Boylston
Washington Streets
Charlestown Rail Crossing War Raises Track Abandonment Question
The railroad commissioners review Charlestown Improv Association petition as Boston & Maine defends authority for a second Main Street crossing. Manager Sanborn and attorney for the company argue against crippling railroad business to remove the 21 year old grade crossing while a Superior Court case proceeds.
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Charlestown
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Main Street
Railroad Commissioners’ Office
Bowman
Somerville
Butler
Boston & Maine Company
Sanborn
Rival Coal Combine Aims to Challenge Reading System
Cuiiac o December 28 A movement among Hocking Valley coal dealers seeks a formidable rival to the Reading system. Led by C E Waite president of the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad five mine owners met with Toledo Ohio Central Columbus Shawnee and Baltimore and Ohio representatives to form a company buying Hocking Valley output for delivery to consumers. Chicago dealers attended but vow no price rise for small buyers. Action set for two to three weeks pending railroad rate agreement.
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Cuiiaco
Hocking Valley
Reading System
C. E. Waite
Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railroad
Columbus
Waite
Toledo & Ohio
Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago
Welcome and Esther Ward Run Ashore Near Cape Cod
Two Gloucester schooners ran aground in separate incidents. The Welcome went ashore east of Race Point at 4 AM with Captain Fisher and 16 crew saved by Race Point life savers using life lines. The Esther Ward struck Chatham bars after mistaking lights, crew rescued by Chatham life-saving station. vessel declared a total loss.
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Provincetown
Welcome
Gloucester
Race Point
Fisher
Chatham
Esther Ward
Dominick
George’s
Chatham Light
Thatcher
Chatham Bars
Gould
Chicagoans Seek Lincoln Sites For Exhibition Tour
A group of prominent Chicagoans plans to buy Independence Hall in Philadelphia and the Surratt Tavern in Maryland. They aim to move the historic buildings to Chicago for exhibition, highlighting Lincoln's assassination era.
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ChicaGo
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Surratt Tavern
Maryland
Lincoln
Deacon Seeks Absolute Divorce From Mrs Deacon
Edward Parker Deacon, who shot Emile Abeille in the Hotel Splendide Cannes France, has filed in the New York Supreme Court for an absolute divorce from his wife through Coudert Bros. Judge Lawrence permits summons by publication since Mrs Deacon currently resides in France.
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New York
Edward Parker Deacon
Emile Abeille
Hotel Splendide
Cannes
France
Supreme Court
Coudert Bros
Reading on New England Life and Far Alaska Tales
A compact review of late 19th century literature including Jane Field by Mary E Wilkins and A Millbrook Romance and Other Tales by A L Donaldson. It surveys novels and short stories about New England life Alaska and adventure with notes on authors such as Captain Charles King Laura E K Richards Austin Dobson Frederick H Chapin Eugene Willard and W C Brownell.
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Jane Field
Mary E. Wilkins
New York
Harper & Cos
Miss Wilkins
New England
A. L. Donaldson
Thomas Whittaker
Austin Dobson
Dodd, Mead & Co
Boston
de Wolfe, Riske & Co
Dick Steele
Fielding
Hogarth
Dr. Johnson
Jona Hanway
Prior’s
Kitty
Dean Swift
Gray
Goldsmith
Cowper
Frederick H. Chapin
Appalachian Mountain Club
W. B. Clarke & Co
Rockies
Man Ages 29 Roams World Ends Up In Jail Under Alias
A 29 year old man born in San Francisco known as George William Richardson and later Harry Kelly is confined on Charles street facing larceny charges. His life reads like a romance with stints aboard ships in Asia Europe and the Americas, naval service in the United States and British forces, multiple desertions, burglaries, and a sequence of arrests culminating in a four month sentence after pawning shoes. He claims innocence of the latest charge.
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Charles Street
George William Richardson
Harry Kelly
Richardson
San Francisco
China
Hong Kong
Bombay
India
Sydney
Australia
New York
London
Egypt
Fall River
Boston
United States Navy
Charlestown Navy Yard
South Pacific
Maceira
Montevideo
Magellan Straits
Valparaiso
Frisco
St. Johns
Wales
Sixty Ninth Infantry
Prince of Wales’s Regiment
Dublin
Royal Barracks
Tipperary
Ste
Cork City
Cairo
United States Army
Jefferson Barracks
Navy
Newport
Marine Corps
Norfolk
United States Infantry
Portland Street
David’s Island
New York Harbor
Brooklyn
Marine
William Fernley
National Line
Japan
Yokohama
Honolulu
Panama
Aspinwall
Abbott
West End
House of Correction
South
Orange Judd Editor Dies After Sudden Illness
Evanston Illinois December 28 Orange Judd editor of the Orange Judd Farmer a household name in rural homes died suddenly yesterday morning He originated the International Sunday School Lessons and the crop reporting percentage system now used by the government and State bureaus.
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Evanston
Ill
Orange Judd
Lowell Republicans Hold Front Against Lodge Tale
Massachusetts Republicans have not yet reached a stage of senility to be fed around by the nose by a man like Lodge. The remark hints at intra party friction and expectations for next month’s developments in the Lowell News report.
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Lowell News
Massachusetts
Lodge
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Alaska
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U.S. A
J. B. Lippincott Company
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Custer
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Laura EK. Richards
Estes & Lauriat
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Willard
Fleming N. Revell Company
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Charles Scribner’s Sons
Fanny Morris Smith
G. Schirmer
Roger de Coverley
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Macmillan & Co
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