Quarantine note and tax debate in early press
The Philadelphia Press mentions quarantining the White House against a presidential itch and a request to send a message to Gen Logan. It cites tax changes on putty and a potential reduction from 14 to 1 cent per pound. It also notes newspaper name changes in Atlanta and discusses judges salaries and women in New York journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo Josef McDonald
Injeanny
White House
Philadelphia Press
Gen. Logan
Treasury
Kesley
Traveller advice on defeating Governor Butler in politics
The Traveller argues Republicans should weaken the governor’s influence not by blindly opposing his suggestions but by evaluating merits. It notes readers should resist echoing critics and gives GOP lawmakers in the legislature better guidance than certain contemporaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Tremont Hotel Fire Alarm Gongs and Watchmen Debate
The Tremont hotel in Chicago has electric fire gongs placed in its halls with a watchman on each floor to boost safety. The piece argues that for large hotels reliable private watchmen are more valuable than numerous fire escapes and criticizes current staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont House
Chicago
Georgia cotton mills rise with statewide manufacturing boom
The Augusta Chronicle reports Georgia doubles cotton manufactories from 1870 to 1882 rising to 58 mills, with workers growing from 2,836 to 10,349 and capital and wages surging. Output climbs from about 3.65 million to 10.01 million dollars, aligning cotton manufacturing with Georgia’s agricultural progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Chronicle and Constitutionalist
Georgia
Wages of Asian Workers Hit by Protected U S Manufacturers
The article lists average annual wages in Asia paid by American protected manufacturers. It notes woollen and cotton workers earning about 298 and 240 dollars respectively, with other crafts shown. It compares wage growth since 1860 to rising living costs, highlighting a greater cost increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidianapolis News
Asia
Massachusetts Bureau of Labor Statistics
Maine Prohibition Amendment Deemed Fraudulent and Ineffective
The proposed constitutional amendment in Maine to ban intoxicating liquors is denounced as a fraud that merely repeats existing prohibitions. It is criticized for relying on political manipulation, with opponents unlikely to vote and supporters to abstain, while ultra prohibitionists remain unsatisfied. The piece predicts a public storm that will sweep away cranks and bickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Republican Party
Joseph Noe
Neal Dow
Mexican Woods could fuel new export boom, says financier
The Mexican Financier urges forming a company to export Mexico’s fine cabinet woods to the United States and Europe. He notes current exports largely go to Europe, calls for American investment, and predicts revived trade with railroads expanding across Mexico. He emphasizes Mexico’s forests on Pacific and Gulf coasts and historical monopolies under Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Europe
South America
Pacific
Gulf
Spain
Tariff fights and senate moves in Washington action
Washington dispatch details Republican maneuvers to push a tariff bill through the Senate and house. Debates cover conference rules, amendments on wool and carpet schedules, salt duties, and naval appropriation plans. Legislative wrangling includes party leaders, regional opponents, and calls for protection for New England labor.
Proposed Fishery Treaty Termination Resolution
A joint resolution moving to terminate key provisions of the 1871 treaty with Britain on fisheries. It directs the president to notify Britain on July 1, 1883, that articles 18 to 24 and 30 expire after two years, with all U S laws applied as if the treaty never existed. The act of March 1, 1873 would likewise be repealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frye
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Edmunds
Congress
United States
A. D
Great Brita
Union Opponents Plan Drive to Oust Republican Rule in Maine
In Augusta on February 9 the opposition met at Hotel North to issue an appeal to union voters. They push for cross group collaboration to defeat the Republicans in the spring elections. Senate schedules a vote on the prohibitory constitutional amendment next Tuesday and debates various bills on pauper settlement shell fish regulation insectivorous birds and lobster protection. A death penalty restoration bill was printed. Both chambers adjourn to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Hotel North
Republican Party
Senate
Rubber factory closures threaten 8,000 jobs
Thousands face unemployment as several rubber plants including The New Brunswick Meyer New Jersey Goodyear and others announce closures effective tomorrow. A private meeting reportedly discussed consolidating major firms into a single rubber manufacturing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Brunswick
Meyer and
The
New Jersey
N.J
Goodyear Metallic
Goodyear India Rubber Glove
Boston Company
Boston
L. Candee
National
Bristol
R.1
Woonsocket
Union of
Harlem
Lambertville
Hay
Embezzling Secretary Surrendered. Robberies, Arrests Reported
Henry D. White, embezzling secretary of the Shoe and Leather Insurance Co, under probation, surrendered by his bondsmen and recommitted to Charles Street jail. A valuable gold hunting knife and a wealth sleigh robe were found in local locations as police report multiple arrests for false swearing, revolver thefts, and copper stock pilferage at Strater & Sons. Police also arrest Merroth, Stencel, and Jones in a shop crime ring. incidents involve thefts from Lovell & Sons and a patent case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. White
Shoe and Leather Insurance Company
Messrs
Choate and Dana
Charles Street
Boston and Providence Railroad
Thomas Gurney
Chelsea
A. D. Peckus
Calvin A. Richards
James
Sargent
Lovell & Sons
Herman Strater & Sons
Copper Smiths
Sudbury Street
Leggett and McCausland
Antoine Merroth
Hermann Stencel
Joan W. Jones
John
McCready
Subjection of Woman Lecture Highlights Ballot Drive
Rev Watson M Smith spoke at the Woman's Educational and Industrial union urging political rights for women. He contrasted oriental life with present restraints and called for the ballot to empower women as active, respectable workers. The Old South Meeting House hosted Locke Richardson reading Macbeth to a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson M. Smith
Woman's Educational and Industrial Union
Old South Meeting House
Locke Richardson
Macbeth
Military Roster Changes This Week
The weekly roster updates list commissions and discharges across regiments. William B. Topham of New Bedford becomes first lieutenant in company E, Danham is discharged, L Carstensen of Boston becomes second lieutenant in company L, Harding discharged, Walter H. Leighton of Lowell appointed assistant surgeon in the sixth infantry staff, replacing Clark, discharged, and continues with the ninth regiment as described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Topham
New Bedford
Danham
L. H. Carstensen
Boston
Harding
Walter H. Leighton
Lowell
Clark
Ninth
Regi
Staffing Changes in Boston Based Army Units
The report lists discharged officers and new appointments in Boston based units including G J N Duchesney as captain, James Weis as second lieutenant, F A Brown as engineer, H Parkinson Jr as captain, and Maj L N Jmechesney moving to company G. It notes department staff shifts under Commander Evans of the Grand Army of the Republic and cites a February 10 move of headquarters to Pemberton Square Boston. Howard Wade elected second lieutenant of company K, first regiment, replacing H J Townsend who declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hogan
Boston
Lyons
J. N. Duchesney
Barry
James Weis
Leary
Mdischarged
Stafic
F. A. Brown
H. Parkinson
Eighth Regiment of Infantry
L. N. Jmechesney
Evans
Grand Army of the Republic
Alfred ©. Monroe
Brockton
Charles G. Fellows
Chelsea
Horace A. Sawyer
Lynn
John J. Rice
Springfield
E. P. Gibbs
Trudson
Department
Pemberton Square
Howard Wade
Hobart Moore
H. J. Townsend
Irish distress and political tensions fill Dublin reports
Despatches describe hunger crowds at Glencolumbkille Hotel demanding work in Donegal and emigration calls. Trevelyan denies overstated agrarian crime trends while noting rent arrears relief. Paris reports Prince Napoleon freed. senate politics edge toward expulsion bills and cabinet resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tronpos
Dublin
Woodhouse
Glencolmbkille
County Donegal
Williamham
Glencolumbville
Trevelyan
Ireland
Hawick
McCabe
Fires Report Several Damaging Blazes Across Regions
Telegraph brief reports detail fires across New England and beyond. Incidents include a carpenter shop blaze at 33 Province Street Boston causing $300 damage, a Sharon schoolhouse fire at $100, a Pinkham's grant lumber mill loss of $5,000 with no insurance, and a Pall River barn fire with $525 total loss. Additional fires strike Crookston, Farmington, Atlantic Highlands, Cedartown, Swanzey Hep factory, Millbury picker room, Albion Milling Detroit, and a Detroit paper pulp mill with varying insured and uninsured amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Eeararees
Province Street
Sharon
Glen Ellis Lumber Company
Pinkham
Grant
Giip House
Messrs. Thompson & Ricker of
North Conway
Pall River
Jefferson Borden
Leander Boardmans
Farmington
J. S Milliken
Krockton
Levi Leachoss
Foster
Leonard’s Lumber Yard
Atlantic Highlands
N. Z
Cedartown
Noyes
W.M. Phillips & Co
The
Advertiser
Sprague
Picker House
Swanzey N. Hep
Wheeler Cotton Mill
Millbury
Albion Milling Company
Detroit
Mich
Ticonderoga
N. Y
Daring Mail Robbery at Cedar Rapids Depot
A late night heist at the Cedar Rapids Iowa depot saw an east bound mail bag opened in the baggage room and 140 registered letters stolen. No clue to the robbers and the $1,600 and $100 monthly remittance to the departments were among the letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Kapips
Iowa
Smith
Yale and Harvard Boat Club to Meet Over Race Preliminaries
Yale University boat club leaders agreed to meet Harvard officials for a direct interview aimed at arranging the preliminaries of their upcoming race after Harvard signaled a termination of correspondence. The meeting was set to take place soon to finalize terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale University Boat Club
Harvard
Yale Club
Harvard Club
Dawes Befogged as Senate Debates Tariff Fog Bank
Special correspondence from Washington reports Senator Dawes opposing Mr Beck in a tariff debate. Beck seeks reenactment to prevent higher duties on wool dress goods while Dawes argues the present law protects American manufacturers and warns Beck has "befogged" the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lamar
Beck
Carhart
New York Custom House
Tariff Commission
Mr. Dawes
United States
Massachusetts
Heegan
Northwest
Mansfield Town Hall and High School Dedicated Plans
Description of Mansfield’s new town hall and high school. The town approved 10000 dollars at a March meeting, with 5000 from W C Grover of Boston. Built by Chesley firm for 15000, ground broken July, finished February 1885. Building 97 by 50 feet, wood Queen Anne with brick underpinning, granite steps, octagonal dome, portico, and marked dates 1882. Town hall above a 35 by 49 foot high school room, seating 750, 21 foot high hall, stage 18 by 24 with dressing rooms. Cost about 20000 dollars, gas piping, furnace heat. Clock gifted by Thomas H Wood of New York. dedication postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
W. C. Grover
Boston
West Street
S. M. & NM. A. Chesley
Mansfield Town Hall
A. CO. Hardin
E. M. Reed
A. V
Thomas H. Wood
New York
Blizzard Fatalities Near Deer Lodge
A stagecoach traveling from Massoula to Deer Lodge Montana was halted by a blizzard on Flint Creek hills. The driver, horses, and several passengers were found frozen to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Massoula
Deer Lodge
Montana
Flint Creek Hills
Milton Yarberry Hanged for Campbell Murder in Albuquerque
Denver February 9. Milton J. Yarberry was hanged at Albuquerque for the murder of Charles Campbell last year. He harangued the crowd for half an hour from the scaffold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Milton J. Yarberry
Albuquerque
Charles Campbell
seulTold
Fanatics or Fools Seized Books Trigger Customs Action
A gentleman in Montreal has sent Paine's Age of Reason and Voltaire's Philosophy from the United States. The collector of customs has seized and retained the works at the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Paine
Voltaire
States
Dockery Abandons Race for Congress Against Bennett
RALEIGH N C February 9 Oliver H Dockery Republican candidate for congressman at large has abandoned the contest against R T Bennett his successful competitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralesonu
N. C
Oliver H. Dockery
R. T. Bennett
Cattle Losses Rise From Snow In Colorado and Other Disasters
Reports note cattle losses due to snow and cold in Colorado amounting to about 15 percent. A Ohio saw mill explosion killed owner B J Grier and engineer William Gordon. A San Francisco despatch reports steamer Gem burned. crew deaths and drownings followed. A boiler explosion in Taylorville Illinois killed Peter New and injured Henry New. In Chihuahua a mob attack at Pinos Altos Mining left several dead, including Manuel Anch on and Buchan Hepburn, who was later executed. Dominion Parliament opened with praise for British Columbia and measures urged for factory labor and various reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
B. J. Grier
Charlotte
Haron County
Ohio
William Gordon
San Francisco
Gem
Seattle
Port Gambie
F.C. Vickery
Williamson
Paiu
Ill
Peter New
Pana
Taylorville
Henry New
Peter
Chihuahua
Syi
Pinos Altos Mining Company
Manuel Anchon
Buchan Hepburn
Hepburn
British Columbia
United States
Civil Service
Foreign Exhibition association readies September event
Directors and committees report progress for the exhibition to open at Mechanics building on Huntington avenue in September. Exhibits committee has sent commissioners to many countries to confer with ministers and consuls. The building is a bonded warehouse for duty free foreign goods. Transportation committee arranged with customs brokers for entries and transport to the exhibition building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Exhibition Association
Mechanics
Huntington Avenue
Russia
Persia
Italy
England
Ireland
Scotland
France
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Egypt
India
Borneo
Ceylon
Canada
West Indies
Venezuela
Sweden
Norway
United States
Committee On Transportation
Masked Yacht Club Ball Delights South Boston Guests
About 200 masked members from South Boston yacht clubs attended a second annual ball. A grand march, 17 dances, and Edmands's band provided elegant entertainment. Dancers wore black velvet and red costumes, and officers of the Nemo club were presented with a bouquet by Otto Ruggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Edmands
T. D. Edmands
D. Laforest
A. F. Barney
G. F. Conant
T. Lystton
W. Hater
F. Davis
Otto Ruggles
South Boston Yacht Club
Nemo Club
Genealogy quest seeks Lubec contributor records
N W Marston of Lubec seeks all records and history from families for a local genealogy project. Ella M Hewett of Blackingtons corner died by rat poison after weeks of mental distress. George Stover of Wells was found near his barn after a fatal fall and exposure. The Aroostook Republican notes fear of fevers driving residents to return. ex mayor Haines of Biddeford collects colonial era manuscripts and rare coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Marston
Lubec
Ella M. Hewett
Blackington’s Corner
George Stover
Wells
Aroostook
Florida
Haines
Biddeford
New England
Local Crime and Fraud Report from Peterboro and Vicinity
Dr H W Brockway apothecary of Franklin knocked down Monday evening and robbed of 250 dollars cash and 2800 dollars in bonds. Suspect unknown. Wednesday evening three men drugged a widow Margaret Griffin on Church street Row vad ter and raped her. suspects at large. John Linehan Fisherville appointed staff of the state department Grand Army of the Republic naming Samuel N Brown James H French and Gen A B Thompson. A pretender calling for Harper Brothers agency in Peterboro for Bazur patterns sought 15 percent commission and was deemed a fraud after letters and prior successes in Milford and Wilton were observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Brockway
Franklin
Margaret Griffin
Church Street
John ©. Linehan
Fisherville
State Department
Grand Army of theRepublic
Samuel N. Brown
James H. French
Gen
A. B. Thompson
Concord
Harper & Brothers
New York
Peterboro
New York House
Harper
Milford
Wilton
Morriaville Resident Dies While Driving Team
Philip Judd of Morriaville died in a recent accident while driving his team. Ira W. Clark of Addison county has relapsed into wind illness and will be returned to Brattleboro asylum. The Vermont Grand Army of the Republic annual meeting at Bennington elected officers and delegates to the national encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Judd
Morriaville
Burlington Free Press
Ira W. Clark
Addison County
Brattleboro Asylum
Department of Vermont of the Granday of the Republic
Bennington
A.B. Valentine
L. D. Savage
Waitsfield
A. H. Gilmour
Fairlee
FP. H. Pettingill
Saxton’s River
J. K. Richardson
Rutland
C. Kingsman
Warren Gibbs
Burlington
Charles E. Graves
J. A. Beneaght
Poultney
C. E. Parker
Vergennes
Fitchburg lines and local politics cross New England towns
The week’s notices report freight conductor Michael C. Toner badly injuring a leg at Athol while Webster H. Comee died by suicide in a Fitchburg police cell. Town meetings elected officers in Truro and Herwich, with various moderators and clerks named. Other items include indictments for John M. Benjamin of Sheffield, a Lawrence doctor’s arrest for defacing property, and Fitchburg freight collisions at Zoar. Local officials in Fall River nominated police and court officers, while Brockton attorney J D. Fiske faced a suit that ended in a $10 judgment plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael C. Toner
Fitchburg
Athol
Charles A. Sperry
Brookfield
Webster H. Comee
Truro
Sammes Dyer
Joseph Hateh
James Collins
John B. Dyer
Herwich
W. I
Underwood
Isaiah Chase
Steel
W. B. Kelley
Joshua H. Paine
John M. Benjamin
Sheffield
W. E. Boynton
Lawrence
Chatham Town
Bb. F. Freeman
L. Eldredge
E. Hallet
B. F. Freeman
Leyi Atwood
Fall River
Luther Leete
Williamstown
North Adams
Zoar
Scott
Board of Aldermen
Braley
Rufus G. Hillard
Hinckley
Philip McMahon
Fleet
J. D. Fiske
Brockton
First District Court
W. L. French
Fiske
Drowning of French Youth in Warwick and Naval Court Verdict
Alzear Lufrenier a 21 year old Frenchman drowned in Warwick after falling into a well while drawing water. A Newport hospital, Williams and Martha Hittlefield, was dedicated with services led by Mayor Franklin. Rev Robert B Peet rector of Emmanuel church of Newport injured on ice. A court martial on board the New Hampshire at Newport found bugler X Y Keleis guilty of stealing an apprentice coat, dishonorably discharged and drummed out of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alzear Lufrenier
Warwick
Williams
Martha
Senate confirms Williams as bank commissioner in split session
The senate unanimously confirmed Thomas W. Williams of New London as bank commissioner. William Parsons of the New Haven Register was rejected 19 to 4 for insurance commissioner amid party divisions and Republican objections to past campaigns. Yale faculty invited to Willimantic Linen mills to review worker conditions after a lecture on the forgotten man claims 100 Willimantic women earn 50 cents daily. company president disputes the figure. A special train will be offered for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Thomas W. Williams
New London
William Parsons
New Haven Register
Facullty
Yale College
Willimantie Linen Company
William G. Sumner
Brooklyn
Willimantic
W. J. Barrows
Variety and Theatre Listings On Stage In Windsor To-Day
The Windsor hosts Miss Mather in two performances as Juliet while the Park shows her in between. To-day brings the final showings of the present variety bill at Boyiston and Tolanthe continues at the Bijou with Howard double bills. Roland Reed comes next week in Cheek. The Boston closes its minstrels today, followed by Mary Anderson next week. The Amadan at the Museum enjoys a thriving run. The Hansons end at the Globe today with Jeffreys Lewis in La Belle Russe next week. A Meionasu concert Monday features Miss Henrietta Maurer and an ensemble including Mr. Charles R. Adams Mr. Alfred De Seve and Miss Etta May Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
George W. Wurtz
Pennsylvania
Russia
la Rue Peck
New York
United States
Fort Erie
Canada
Harry P. Dill
Maine
Guelph
Brewster
Teller
Union Pacific
House
Maj
Hawk
Ilinois
Robeson
William A. Newell
Washington Territory
Congress
U.S
Powhattan
Boston
West Indies
Miss Mather
Juliet
Park
Boyiston
Tolanthe
Bijou
The
Howard
Roland Reed
Mary Anderson
Museum
Hansons
Globe
Jeffreys Lewis
la Belle Russe
Meionasu
Henrietta Maurer
Charles R. Adams
Alfred de Seve
Etta May Hunt
Currie C. Casper
Inter-hop series closes at Berkeley Hall Friday evening
The closing event of the inter hop series was held at Berkeley Hall on Friday evening with a large attendance. Guests praised the series management and extended thanks to Messrs James H. Wheeler Jr and Henry C Everett for their personal attention to guest comfort and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Hall
Messrs
James H. Wheeler, Jr
Henry C. Everett
Potter and Pratt Dwelling Houses Noted in Ward 25
Two listed properties in ward 25, William KE Potter residence a one story dwelling with pitch roof on Central Avenue near Washington Street. Isaac Pratt Jr residence a two story pitched roof dwelling on Linden Street in ward 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William KE. Potter
Central Avenue
Washington Street
Isaac Pratt, Jr
Linden Street
Nemo Yacht Club Holds Second Annual Masquerade
The Nemo Yacht Club members held their second annual masquerade in Paine Hall on Friday evening and delivered one of the finest events of its kind in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemo Yacht Club
Paine Hall
Ames Plow Company Re-elects Board of Directors
Stockholders reelect the existing board of directors at Ames Plow Company. At a cotton mill overseers meeting held at the Institute of Technology, an association was formed with officers announced, including a president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Plow Company
Institute of Technology
Presi
Roanoke Association Names Officers and Executive Committee
The Roanoke association elected officers including President Gen H C Lee and Vice President Gen A B R Sprague, with Col S H Haskell as secretary and Maj J M Thompson as treasurer. An executive committee of five was formed, plus one member from each participating organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. H. Haskell
Maj
J. M. Thompson
Sonora and Alamos Riches of the Mexican Mines
The piece extols Sonora and Alamos as Mexico’s richest mining regions. It lists minerals and metals such as gold, silver, copper, iron, cinnabar, amianthus, and magnesite, notes 34 districts with 16 productive mines, describes reduction works and diverse methods, and mentions rail and railhead plans for Alamos near the Sierra Madre with extensive historic mining activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Emiliano Busto
Republic
Hermosillo
San Javier
Subiate
Bayoreca
Alamog
Babiesnora
Batuco
la Alameda
Bic Chico
el Aguaje
Aigams
el Suaque
Laguaripa
el Zoni
la Trima Say
San Antonio
San Juan de Somera
Sierra
Guaymas
Arizona
Bacauchi
Antunes
San Jose de Gracia
el Gurilan
San Francisco
el Cajon
Santa Rosa
San
Gambusinos
la Quintera
la Grande
el Subiate
Balbuenada
Iayoreca
Europita
la Cotera
Santo Domingo
Nacacheran
la Libernatad
Minas Nuevas
el Tajo
Sonora
Gulf of California
el Puerto de Los Muchachos
Sierra Madre
Tucson
Tabac
Mogollia
Sierras
la Apacheria
la Papaqueria
el Colorado
Santa Tere 2
Rio Chico
Tonnuco
Becauchi
Pozo de Crizanto
Sierra de la Papagueria
la Cananea
Alano Muerte
Agua Caliente
la Papagueria
la Cieneguilla
Arizpe
Hermostilo
Ares
Oposura
Ta Campana
Rio Colorado
Alamos
Sierras de la Frontera
Canada
Barbitas
Cieneguilla
Magdalena
Culiacan
Catores
San Luis Potosi
Jesu Maria
San Jose de Mulatos
Malatos
Handsome Seed Catalogue From Schlegel and Fottler
Seed merchants Schlegel and Fottler announce a handsome seed catalogue that doubles as a practical gardening text. Editor Mr. Fottler presents a comprehensive, well designed volume with clear plates and press work rivaling leading New York and western merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
New York and Western
New Music Issued by G. D. Russell Featuring Several Pieces
G D Russell of 125 Tremont Street releases Golden Love sung by Emma C Thursby with lyrics by Mary Mark Lennon and music by Milton Wellings. Also Maggie Duggan performs I Shouldnt Advise You to Do It, Edward J Hall waltz Queen of the Night, and George Russell Jackson with Herbert Leslie title Ones We Love song and chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Russell
Tremont Street
Emma C. Thursby
Mary Mark Lennon
Milton Wellings
Maggie Duggan
Edward J. Hall
George Russell Jackson
Herbert Leslie
Prominent Clergy and Local Leaders Feature in Boston Notices
Col Darius Alden of Augusta and Hon Arthur Sewall of Bath visit the Quincy house while Rev Dr Spalding of Dover receives 500 from eight parishioners. Rev Horatio Gray of Boston preaches in Hamilton Bermuda. Rev H M Andrews declines Hingham pastorate. J Howard Jenkins to wed Sophie Fuller. Midhiken named Fuller Electrical general agent. James Ek Taylor receives Masonic charm. Athens marriage of Frank E Woodruff and Ellen Hamilton. Alden Weston promoted to assistant superintendent. son of Gershom B Weston. James Blaine reportedly drafting a history of national legislation 1861 to 1876. Rev J W Hamilton to spend weeks south and west with son. Gov George Kent active in Washington treasury. Rev W M Baker resigns South Presbyterian post to be effective in March. Bowdoin Prof Packard to attend alumni reunion at Young's Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Gray
Boston
Bermunda
Trinity Church
Hamilton
H. MM. Andrews
Orleans
Evangelical Church
Hingham
J. Howard Jenkins
Sophie Fuller
Cyrus T. Fuller
West Dennis
George J. Midhiken
Western Union Telegraph Company
Fuller Electrical Company
James Ek. Taylor
Wid Colony
Athens
Greece
Frank E. Woodruff
Ellen Eliza Hamilton
Brandon
Alden B. Weston
Boston Post Office
Weston
Gershom B. Weston
Duxbury
Mass
James G. Blaine
Blaine
J. W. Hamilton
The
People’s Church
Edward Kent
Treasury Department
Washington
W. M. Baker
Independence Square
South Presbyterians
Philadelphia
Prof
Packard
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin
Young’s Hotel
Poulston Hotel Turkish and Russian bath establishment
The advertisement urges readers to visit the Poulston Hotel Turkish and Russian bath on the third page. It claims the baths are tested by leading citizens who call them a luxury and a necessity of civilized life. Dr De Beer offers methods for relief of nervous afflictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poulston Hotel
de Beer
Legislature Advances Naturalization Prowess and Committee Reports
In the senate, petitions include granting all courts of record the right to issue naturalization papers. House actions feature numerous committee reports and orders, including measures on homeopathic treatment for the insane, old Springfield court house property, and cemetery incorporation in Weymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Locke
Norfolk
Boston Homeopathic Medical Society
Hale
Hampden
Henry M. Phillips
Old Court House
Springfield
Hampden Lodge of Odd Fellows
Lovell
Atherton Hunt
Ashwood Cemetery Association
Weymouth
Galvin
Suffolk
Committee On Election Laws
Bruce
Middlesex
Committee On the Judiciary
Boston
Wells
Joint
Special Committee On the Judiciary
Allen
Risons
Home of Correction
Cambridge
Sates
Worcester
Committee On Prisons
Secretary of State
Senate
Bristol
Senate Committee On Elections
Petitioned amendments flood the docket as legislature acts
A long list of petitions and motions dominate the session showing proposals to amend the constitution and laws. Key items involve prohibiting intoxicating liquors, telephony regulation, normal art school status, and financial controls, plus committee referrals on deeds, railroads, sidewalks, and harbor projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Ingalls
North Adams
A. H. Rice
William Waston
P. A. Collins
Normal Art School
Co-operative and Saving Fund and Loan Association
State Board of Agriculture
Thomas Dane
Hollis Street
Nathaniel Sears
Great Sale of Guns and More Closes February Seventeenth
Last week the sale of guns rifles revolvers fishing tackle dog skin jackets opera glasses cutlery boxing gloves skates and more must be finished. The stock will not be carried to the refitted old store and the sale ends Saturday February 17.
Convicts Write Governor on Prison Management
Fresh breeze at the state house follows convicts sending letters to the governor from Boston. The governor welcomed sealed communications and asked convicts be allowed to correspond confidentially. the warden presented 73 sealed letters with more in preparation. A joint judiciary committee tours a broad bill granting the governor greater investigative powers over executive offices and state institutions, with suspensions and transfers possible for up to 30 days.
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State House
Concern Plains
Fed
Karte
State Prison
Boston
Joint Committee On the Judiciary
Notable Society Events and Lectures In Boston
Portlander Mr Arthur Morrill continues practical talks at the Young Men's Christian Union on The Sponge and Starfish with stereopticon images. The Tenth Massachusetts Battery holds its fifth annual reunion and dinner at the Ouingy house with J Henry Sleeper presiding. Howard Richardson hosts a reception and ball at Gadd Fellows hall with his orchestra and Tufts catered supper. The Harvard Glee Club performs at the Boston Art Club. Unitarian meetings at the Boston Theatre begin with Rev E E Hale teaching. C B Patten presents the final Talks on Banking at Boylston Street Y M C U. Mrs Henry Whitman speaks at the Woman's Educational and Tasdathial meeting on Sunday on the topic Decision.
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Arthur &. Morrill
Portland
Young Men’s Christian Union
Massachusetts Battery Association
Ouingy Hoise
J. Henry Sleeper
Howard Richardson
Gadd Fellows’ Hall
C. B. Patten
Young Men's Christian Union
Boylston Street
Henry Whitman
Woman’s Educational and
Tadasthial Meee
Winter Bulletin adds Franklin catalogue and new library stations
The winter Bulletin lists newly added books and the third part of the Benjamin Franklin catalogue. A Neponset delivery station serves Dorchester and Central libraries. A Moeaky South End branch catalogue is issued, with rare Sebastian Cabot facsimile photos from Paris National Library. Mass Historical Society notes Winthrop’s Paris trip and limited photo copies for US libraries. Also an advertising claim for Buchu and kidney cures at $1.
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Bulletin
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Neponset
Dorchester
Central Library
Boylston Street
South End
Moeaky
Sebastian Cabot
National Library
Paris
Massachusetts Historical Society
Robert C. Winthrop
United States
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Chebacco
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Victoria Skating Rink
WM. E—D. Livesey
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Grand Hall
Tompson
FALT
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Tompeon
Ut American
H. Tompson
Chevalier
Raymond Rink
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Tuider
W. HW. Hill
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Second St
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Velentines
Keystone Mammoth
Nathaniel W. Applicton
Schout
Schooul St
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H. Ashton
Slate Street
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