Silver question splits White House and Congress
A special dispatch from Washington describes the split over silver policy. Bland insists on free coinage or suspension, while the President and cabinet resist compromise, fearing gold outflow. Speaker Carlisle, Morrison, and Hewitt navigate for a cautious policy to restore confidence and avoid a full clash on the floor.
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Washington
Fep
Bland
House of Representatives
Senate
Mr. Bland
Manning
Endicott
Cleveland
Carlisle
Morrison
Hewitt
Morton
Morris
Vermont
Hlewitt
Missouri
Guille
Howe
Thas
East
Iver
Coinage Committee
Cannon Among His Wives in Utah Case
In Lake City on February 17 a Cannon case drew crowd and officials after the prisoner escaped by train near Promontory, was recaptured within half an hour, and sustained a $45,000 bond. A special train with twenty soldiers arrived to secure him. George Q. Cannon faced Judge Zane for unlawful cohabitation, with the marshal and governors endorsing the pursuit.
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Lake City
United States
Promontory
Cannon
H. Goff
William J. Jenkins
West Jordan
George Q. Cannon
Canadian circular eases clam bait duty for fishermen
Ottawa reports the customs department issued a circular on US clam bait. Under the new rule bait salted in barrels may be entered for warehouse and later re entered as ships stores for Canadian fishing vessels bound for deep sea fisheries. Foreign vessels remain barred from the privilege.
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Ottawa
Customs Department
United States
Man Found Dead Under Manure Pile Believed Murder Case
In Bellaire Michigan on February 17 suspicions grew that Peter Higgins of Kicho township Antrim county was murdered. His body was found under a manure pile with ten deep head wounds from a sheevy hoe. Brother George Higgins was arrested and Mrs Peter Huggins is under surveillance.
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Bellaire
Mich
Peter Higgins
Kicho Township
Antrim County
George Higgins
Peter Huggins
What a Man Owes to the Town He Lives In lecture
General N. P. Banks lectured the Brookline Club last night in the large clubhouse parlor. The talk proved very interesting to the audience and a collation was served after.
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N. P. Banks
Brookline Club
Montreal Detectives Trail Judge Yates Westward
ISPECIAL TO THE POST. Montreal February 17 Detectives press the chase as Judge Yates, described as fox like, doubles on them and heads west possibly to Toronto. Miss Carmen remains in town shadowed but sees no one since her companion left.
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Montreal
Judge Yates
Toronto
Carmen
Dutis
Reports of Progress at New Hampshire Grand Army Encampment
Dover reports the nineteenth annual New Hampshire Grand Army of the Republic encampment with notable attendees led by department leaders. Officers voted in include W. J. Cochrane, M. Collis, A. F. Twitchell, and George W. Farr, amid budget tallies, member counts, and relief expenditures.
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N. H
New Hampshire Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Paul Vandervoort
Omaha
Daniel M. White
Peterboro
M. I. Donahoe
Boston
Cogswell
Gilmanton
Ayling
Concord
Savtr F. McKenney
Manchester
Uackford
Lake
Jost
Department
W. J. Cochrane
Nabua
M. M. Collis
Portsmouth
A. F. Twitchell
Gorham
George W. Farr
Littleton
Farr
John W. Mears
Thomas Cogswell
D. C. Wyatt
Tilton
Wyatt
John M. Mears
Josiah G. Eastman
Hampstead
E. R. Witkins
Railroad Legislation Aims to Make Carriers Responsible
Special to the Post Fall River Mass Feb 17 Hon Robert T Davis seeks a congressional bill to hold railroad and transportation companies liable for acts of their agents. Current federal law honors bills of lading only if goods are received. Mills report losses exceed 30,000 from cotton schemes exploiting invoices, with no goods shipped or payment clarified.
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Fall River
Mass
Robert T. Davis
Congress
Washington
United States
Weymouth
Troy
N. Y
Cohoes
Virginia Public Debt Bill Opens in Senate
In Ric hmond Virginia on February 17 the Senate introduced Lt Governor Massey's bill to appoint a three member commission to negotiate with bondholders and determine a fair share of the state debt owed by West Virginia. The measure seeks a pro rata division of West Virginia certificates issued before 1837 and prior to 1861.
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Senate
Massey
Wingfield
West Virginia
General Assembly
Riddleberger
Virginia
General Assembly of Virginia
Dam Break Threatens Inundation Near Hyde Park
Special to the Post from Dedham reports dam damage at a grist mill in Fast Dedham. Water remains high with the mill dam partially failing, threatening continued flooding toward Hyde Park. Merchants' woollen mill owners fight to save property as pumping stations flood and families evacuate, including the Bayer family aided by a raft to reach dry land and temporary residence in Norwood.
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Hyde Park
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High Street
Boston and Providence
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Megee
Aslington
East Street
Michael Bayer
Bingham hearing details private banking accounts
In Norwich the afternoon session focused on private accounts of James D. Fish with Manhattan Company and Bank of New York and William H. Bingham with First National Bank of New York. Defense objected to admitting the books as irrelevant while Commissioner Tenny allowed them to be introduced for now, pending possible exclusion if not connected to the Windham National Bank affair. The session adjourned at 5:30 for 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
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James D. Fish
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Bank of New York
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First National Bank of New York
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Tenny
Stanton
Windham National Bank
Absconding grocer Eckersdorff leaves Montreal for Boston
Special to the Post reports Eckersdorff the forgery suspect departed Montreal by express Saturday for Boston. The firm assigned today damages of $20,000. Seven forged notes found by the bank. Eckersdorff's partner Dyde stands trial amid sympathy for presumed innocence.
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Silent Mills Strike Tensions Hold In Manchester
In Mancarsten New Hampshire February 17 quiet prevails as silent mills and crowds mark unrest. Amoskeag resists striker demands and prepares inactive machinery. Loom fixers align with the union while guards are sworn in. Manchester Mills plan wage increases to restore payroll despite past cuts.
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Manchester
Difficulties Loom Over Beverly Shoe Industry Shutdown
Beverly Massachusetts February 17. Dispute over forming a joint arbitration board for wage rules keeps unresolved delays. Major manufacturers threaten to close shops affecting about 5000 workers and a payroll near 25000 dollars as Knights of Labor influence grows.
Gaspe’s fishermen seek aid as starvation threat grows
Reports from Paspebiac Gaspe indicate worsening misery among fishermen after firm failures left eight parishes with 8000 residents nearly all affected. Relief from governments and locals is requested while committees organize distribution from Perce to reach those starving before the fishing season opens.
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New York Detective Tracks Barn Fire Suspect O’Connell
Great Barrington Massa Feb 17 Michael O Connell arrested in New York yesterday on suspicion of burning Leavitt s barn July 7 brought here for hearing Monday in default of 2500 bonds he was committed to Pittsfield jail Barn valued at 120000 owned by Harry G Leagitt a New York proker Detective Price of New York friend of Leavitt s led the case and testified how he enticed O Connell a gardener to try the arson after tracing him to Brooklyn The plan involved a dog theft ruse and a staged fire near Fort Lee with two bundles of straw oakum and fouse to burn the barn
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Michael O’connell
New York
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Humphrey
Pittsfield
Harry G. Leagitt
Price
Brooklyn
Patterson
Fort Lee
Hopkins
California
Sixth Avenue
Seventh Avenue
A Thing of the Past Disbands Transcontinental Lines
Delegates in New York announce the Association of the Transcontinental Lines is dissolved after failing to agree on rate pooling. Reported friction centers on concessions demanded by Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Union Pacific rejection, though officials offered differing accounts.
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Yale Alumni Asked to Vote on College Reform Proposals
In New Haven on February 17 Yale alumni are being urged to respond to a survey on proposed changes in Yale management. Questions cover changing the constitution, increasing alumni fellows from six to twelve, and any additional ideas. A heated campaign is anticipated at the upcoming commencement.
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Conn
Yale
Yale College
Philadelphia Jury Finds Emil Bassett Guilty in Mail Fraud Scheme
In U S District Court the jury convicts Emil Bassett alias Edward Theodore Lenk of using the mails to carry out a fraud. The scheme offered foreign agents an agency in a Marsh & Bassett watch venture, with circulars and deposits requested but no goods shipped. sentence awaits.
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United States District Court
Emil Bassett
Edward Theodore Lenk
United States
Bassett
Marsh & Bassett Company
Desperado James Captured After Jail Escapes in Beauregard
In Beauregard Louisiana on February 16 a notorious colored desperado named James, who had twice escaped jail, was seized by a citizen posse. He admitted killing Levi Brown last year and burning Dr. Alford's gun and B. F. Norman's dwelling. He planned to kill Dr. Alford, Mr. Catching, and another person before fleeing.
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Dr. Alford
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Burlington Winter Carnival Opens With Good Coasting
Burlington reports steady cold weather with light snowfall lifting spirits for the carnival. One toboggan slide is open and more slides will be ready by tomorrow. Main Street coasting is smooth and ice boating is at its best for the event.
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Main Street
City death rates and disease cases summary
Weekly death rates listed for 15 cities include Boston 24.24 and Fitchburg 37.18 with Worcester 14.44 Lowell 21.11 Cambridge 9.57 Fall River 21.94 Lynn 7.91 Springfield 17.99 New Bedford 18.63 Salem 9.25 Holyoke 11.19 Gloucester 7.17 Newton 13.05 Waltham 21.36 Newburyport 18.9 Northampton 24.18. Boston reports Scarlet fever 33 diphtheria 14 measles 3 and typhoid fever 1.
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Fitchburg
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Newburyport
Northampton
First Grand Ball of Independent Lacrosse Club at Paine Hall
The first grand ball of the Independent Lacrosse Club of this city was held last evening at Paine Memorial Hall. About 200 couples attended with guests including J. J. Carniff of the Shamrock Lacrosse Club of Montreal. Representatives from nearly every New England lacrosse club were present. The Park orchestra supplied music and an elaborate supper was served. The club holds the championship for 1885 86.
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Messrs. J.J. Carniff
Shamrock Lacrosse Club
Montreal
New England
Park Orchestra
Bunker Hill Club Elects Officers at Young's Hotel
About twenty members attended the Bunker Hill Club dinner at Young's Hotel with John T. Price presiding. After-dinner remarks were given by James Snow Charles H. Johnson E J Trull and ex Alderman F W Pray. Officers for the ensuing year were elected President John T Price Vice President James Wason Secretary and Treasurer James James F Southworth.
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Bunker Hill Club
Young’s Hotel
John T. Price
James Snow
Charles H. Johnson
E. J. Trull
F. W. Pray
James Wason
James James F. Southworth
Freight pool talks open in Chicago without Chicago and Atlantic
A committee of east bound freight road presidents met in Chicago to perfect a pool but took no decisive action. The Chicago and Atlantic was absent again. The group adjourned to reconvene February 5 in New York.
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Atlantic
New York
Watterson in danger as condition remains grave
Louisville February 17 Mr Watterson was not well at 7 pm tonight his mind was very active he talked too much He remains in great danger and a resumption of brain activity is not considered favorable
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Louisville, Ky
Watterson
Blaine's Agents Plot 1888 Nomination Amid Cautious Politicians
A Blaine associated informant reports Plamen Knight keeps quiet to dodge press attention while agents in the North and West push for a 1888 presidential bid. Politicians grown wary after Waterloo weigh Hawley options and a syndicate may back Connecticut statesman Blaine hopes to spark early fire and then retreat as family urges caution due to past campaign tolls.
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Maine
Plamen Knight
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Coinage Committee Rejects Silver Coinage Suspension
Washington February 17. At a full coinage committee meeting a proposal to report adversely a bill to suspend coinage of silver was defeated by a 7 to 6 vote.
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Coinage Committee
Washington
Monument to General Grant and Amendments to Education Bill
In the Senate, Hoar proposed a $150000 to $250000 erection fund for a Grant monument and a three Senators three Representatives commission. Debates over education funding followed with amendments on state eligibility, territorial scope, and annual reporting requirements. The bill passed amended in the education committee and moved to executive session before adjournment.
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Blair
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Butler
Congress
Buller
Mahone
Eimands
Reducing Rates on Money Orders Debating on Porter Bill
Washington February 17 The House passed a post office bill to cover clerical labor costs in money order operations and a separate bill cutting money order fees under five dollars from eight to five cents. Debate over the Porter bill followed with supporters praising the Sept incident details while opponents voiced objections. adjournment came at 5 10 pm.
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Kansas
Warner
Ohio
Cook
Indiana
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Arkansas
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Fitz John Porter
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Nebraska
Weber
New York
Oates
Alabama
Messrs. Kelley
Pennsylvania
Thomas
Illinois
Navy reorganization plan before House naval affairs panel
Secretary Whitney urged a three bureau reorganization for the Navy Department personnel, material and supplies with a council board, chaired by the secretary, to review questions. He cited improved accountability for purchases and inspection, noting current system lacked central review.
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Whitney
House Committee On Naval Affairs
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Bureau of Personnel
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
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Navy
Naval Ordnance
Secretary of the Navy
Board of Cunel
Telephone Scandal Sparks Personal Scores in Washington
Judge Thurman reviews his Washington triumphs in the telephone contest era. Ex Senator McDonald joins him in the gallery as stories emerge from insiders about Rogers and Pan Electric stock. A family anecdote recalls diamonds bought for ladies and a sharp remark about Seventh street flannels. The Rogers history could fuel spicy testimony in the congressional probe.
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Thurman
Bis
Senate
McDonald
Indiana
Chamber
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Tere
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Seventh Street
Senate Caucus approves Edmunds resolutions in open session
About fifteen Republican Senators met in caucus in Washington as Senator Edmunds submitted three resolutions from the judiciary committee. The measures demand Senate information from executive heads and threaten nonconfirmation of appointees who withhold data. Resolutions, approved in principle, will go to the judiciary committee for reporting to the Senate.
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Washington
Edmunds
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Fhethid
Arguments Made Before the Mouse Committee Yesterday
Washington news notes hearings before the Pacific railways committee with Union Pacific and Central Pacific opposing a land grant tax. Redemption of government bonds progresses with calls on 3 per cent issues. new call expected by month end. Experimental agricultural stations bill advances in committee. George M. Stearns confirmed U S Attorney for Massachusetts. Groome nominated Baltimore port collector. Postal telegraph report to be adverse.
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House Committee On Pacific Railways
Johns. Blair
Union Pacific Railway Company
C. E. Sweed
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Charles Francis Adam
Pacific Railroad
Treasury Department
House Committee On Agriculture Today
Representative Hutch
United States
George M. Stearns
Senate
District of Massachusetts
Groome
Baltimore
House Committee On
Annual Convention of the National Woman Suffrage Association
Washington hosts the eighteenth annual convention with seventeen states and territories represented. Susan B. Anthony presided as Elizabeth Cady Stanton missed the session due to illness. Stanton was reelected president with Anthony Gage and Couzin as vice presidents. Proceedings include reports, papers on suffrage and labor, and a hearing planned before Congress on a proposed sixteenth amendment. Adjourned to continue tomorrow.
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National Woman Suffrage Association
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
May Wright Sewall
Indiana
Elizabeth Avery Meriwether
Missouri
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Phebe W. Couzin
Judiciary
House
Abntional Association
Congress
Clara B. Colby
Nebraska
Rush B. Sbhipnen
Aca C. Sweet
Chicago
St Francis at Sales i. M. C. society drama at Monument Hall
Monument Hall hosted a St Francis at Sales society performance of Blow for Blow with a large cast led by Sir Harry Linden and Prologus. The drama received praise for Shaw Noonan McNaughton and Ridigan with Higgins's orchestra providing music. Upcoming events include Rev Exgan's Four Years in the Saddle lecture for Abraham Lincoln Post 11 G A R and the Moulton Associates tenth annual ball with Hobbs's orchestra.
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Monument Hall
St. Francis
Sales i. M. C
S. A. Ann L. Society of Byron
G&st
Josith Craddock
W. Noonan
Jack Drummond
W. J. Maginn
Charley Spraggs
T. F. McNaughton
Lieutenant Linden
M. F
F. McNaughton
Dr. Grace
E. W. Dupn
John
R. A. Magee
Alice Petherick
Maggie Ridigan
Ethel Linden
Nellie Shaw
Wheffler
Mary J. Mahoney
Monsley
Mary Donovan
Shaw
Noonan
Mr. McNaughton
George McCloud
J. Sullivan
Frank H. Murphy
Pe'er Coughlin
M. McCoughan
M. Sullivan
Richard Joyce
Hobbs
City council estimates budget and water bond plans
The joint finance committee reported an estimate for the current year totaling 1 299 310 92 with 818 000 to be provided for after deductions. An $813 000 assessment plan and a $15 000 water bond issue were passed to second reading. Burglars stole about $100 in goods from Mrs. A J Smith at 5 Frost Street. Colonel William A Brancroft named Cambridge railroad superintendent. Civil service exams held at City Hall for police positions.
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Frost Street
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Corionel William A. Brancroft
Yen Appucarta
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Ellen Coffel's Death in Laconia Ireland Native Dies
Ellen Coffee a native of Ireland aged 29 died in Laconia New Hampshire after a sudden illness following a sore throat. She sought medical help from several physicians and a traveling doctor named Mentana Charley left a white powder for her sister Maggie to administer. The sister found Ellen unconscious and she died before nine o'clock Monday morning.
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Ellen Coffee
Ireland
J. B. Aver
Mentana Charley
Groening Snd
Charitable Efforts Amid Roxbury Floods and Damages
Injury to buildings reported by Inspector Camrell shows extensive flood damage in Roxbury. Water damage, submerged cellars, and ruined machinery affect homes and factories, with property losses estimated above 100000 dollars. Relief committees distribute food, clothing, and fuel while inspectors brace walls and plan disinfection and drainage efforts.
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Funeral Arrangements and Local Lectures in Maine and Cambridge
The body of James Deland was moved to his Longwood residence for a funeral today. Plans for a Maine Witerian Association reunion and dinner at the Revere House are under way, with T. W. Coakley set to lecture on Wendell Phillips at Institute Hall in Cambridge next Sunday. The Eliot House dinner in Waterville, N H, concluded at the Revere House last night with about seventy five guests and Rev. Dr. F. N. Peloubet presiding. Damages on the Boston and Providence line are nearly repaired. evening trains will run on time. The Clef Club met at the Parker House with around seventy five attendees, and Carl Fabion and C. Freyguang performed. District Attorney Sanger’s term expired. Judge Sray appointed temporary successor until Stearns is named. The Appalachian Mountain Club met at the Technology Institute building. Major Jed Hotchkiss spoke on an ascent of Mount Rogers in Virginia.
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Cambridge
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N. H
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Virginia
Chelsea woman linked to neighborhood robbery ring
Chelsea police tied Mrs Annie W Holbrook to a pair of home break ins on Medford street. Frank Foster reported losses totaling about 250 dollars and a gold watch. A Dutch accomplice named Charles Stone fled, leaving plunder with Holbrook who paid a 30 dollar fine and restitution after pleading receiving stolen property.
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Clark
Annie W.holbrook
Front Street
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Holbrook
Boston
Fire in a freight car injures Lynn man
Patrick Connelly, a Lynn shoe factory worker, fell asleep in a cotton-filled freight car near Fitchburg depot. A fire started, he awoke unconscious with an arm hanging from the door and was jailed for drunkenness after medical attention. Cotton damage estimated at 50 dollars.
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Causeway Street
Young Connelly
John Dempsey
Boston Spa
Maine
Dempsey
Jeremish Sears
William Robinson
Connelly
Dr. Burke
Newark
N.J
Jersey City
Belleville
Williamsport
Penn
Standard Nail Company
Crescent
Lancers at Charleston Arrive for Warm Welcome and Events
The National Lancers of Boston arrived in Charleston at 2 o clock today after a station pickup by a city delegation. They were greeted by a large crowd, escorted by local militia and German Artillery, and hosted by Mayor and Fourth Brigade officers. A banquet followed at the Washington Light Infantry armory with speeches from the Governor, the Mayor, and guests. Tomorrow they visit Fort Sumter and attend a grand military ball.
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Coal mixup at barber shop ends with sign and a fine
In Chicago a barber denies coal ownership as seven tramp requests flood in near the baker's storefront. The barber posts a sign This coal ain't mine and later jokes to Justice Meech about making the baker pay the $5 fine. The tale ends with the barber drinking after court.
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Essex County Good Templars form new lodge in Salem
The Essex County Good Templars Union met in Salem with about 100 members from 22 towns. They adopted the Essex County Lodge of Good Templars, elected officers, and installed them with Grand Worthy Chief William Leonard presiding. A Gloucester essay praised work among children. 400 members supported two new lodges. next meeting in Lawrence for annual officer election. resolutions favored temperance candidates, local option, and no license enforcement.
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M. Bates
Beverley
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G. C
Beverly
C. R.S
Lizzie Glark
Gloucester
L. S
Flora W. Bikes
Lawrence
Carrie T. Leguard
United States Watch Company Readies Timepiece Manufacturing
The United States Watch Company nears completion of machinery and tools for watch manufacture. By April, production of timepieces is expected to start. Salem Independent Rifle Club plans telegraph match with Hillside club on Monday. Bicycle club reaches fifty-three members, with thirty-five riders. State treasury shows a net gain over $69 since the club formed in September 1885. Officers elected: President O. E. Davies, secretary treasurer George F. Walters, captain E. J. Williams, first lieutenant N. Brown, second lieutenant A. F. Hurd, guides M. H. Gilbert and S. C. Drake.
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Hillside Club
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George F. Walters
E. J. Williams
Conspiracy defendants arraigned in $16,000 insurance fraud case
Philadelphia on February 17 Hugh Mac Mahon James Cosgrove and John Burns were arraigned on charges of conspiracy to cheat nine insurance companies out of 16000 by arson at the grocery store owned by MacMahon on January 19. The magistrate set MacMahon and Burns at 5000 bail for conspiracy and held them without bail for arson while Cosgrove was discharged.
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Ship Master Freed After Dingley Bill Wage Charge
United States Commissioner Hallett considered Peter Brady master of the ship Thomas Lord for paying advance wages to his crew under the Dingley shipping bill. The evidence failed to justify detention and Brady was discharged.
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Thomas Lord
Theft at Belmont Clasy rooms on Broadway and Belmont
Rooms at the Belmont Clasy on Broadway and Belmont avenue were entered last evening and members property stolen. Captain A C Jackson gave a lecture at the Academy of Music last evening for the benefit of the Gettysburg Monument land of Company H old Fleet Regiment.
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World and Imperial News Briefs from Feb 17
London reports Lord Salisbury warning peers of looming duties as Gladstone pursues Irish home rule in gradual steps. Constantinople asserts the Sultan’s right to military treaties with vassal states and cites the Berlin pact’s ratification. Chamberlain severs ties with Mfike over divorce proceedings. Paris outlines France Madagascar treaty aims and a 300,000 franc credit. Cork chamber backs home rule against Dublin’s union view.
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Annual Ladies Night at Glover Club Hosts 75 at Revere House
The Glover Club held its annual ladies night at the Revere House last evening with seventy five attendees and James S. Mar owby presiding. Jerold Griffin and W.4h. F. Wall of the Waste Baker introduced members contributions, read selections, and the event featured poems by John EB. Gilman and B. F. Wall, piano by Professor J. G. Lemon, music by a quartet, a two-character comedietta by Dr. Dann and Miss Julia Harrington, and 30 couples closing with a german dance.
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James S. Marowby
Jerold Griffin
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American Print Works
Labor Notes
Nanmkesg Steam Cotton Company
J. JH. Stillman
Cantona
Wetherbee Dial
Wellesley
Lasiers’ Union
Quincey House
National Federation of Book-keepers
Morocco
W. M. Jacobs & Son
Peabody
E. W. Jacobs
Haverhill
Groveland Bridge
Merrimac
Gaspe’s
Fishermen
O'Connell
New York York
Association of the Transcontinental Lines
Yale’s Management
Burlingtoyv
Lacrosse Club Ball
Mre
Danges
Joan B. Gough
John B. Gough
Angostura Ritters
J. G. B. Siegert & Sons
House Naval Affairs Committee
Facific Railways
Charlestown
Ellen Coffel
Burlyiagh
Caf
Narcy G. Burleigh
Station 4
George B. Milcolw
Roxbury District
Roxbury, Tremont
Hammond Streets
Shawmut Avenue
Williams and
Westminster
Stanwallvenue
Ruggles
Roxbury Carpet Works
Boston Belting Company
Charles C. Worthington
Circuit Court
Worthington
Joseph Millmore
Swizerland
Forest Hill Cemetery
Martin
BE. A. Literary Society
Hanover Street
J. M. Darrel
J. W. Hamilton
Alonzo A. Knight
William Noble
Charlies A. Vialle
Harvey N. Shepard
James A. Woolson
William Irving
James Irving
Boston and Maine
William
Wisconsin
Lown
Milwaukee
Wis
Augusta
Eau Claire County
Lancers AT
Temperance
Essex County
Waltram
C@ANSPIRRACY ATDAWSON
Commissioner's Court
Mason Telegraph
John Sherman
Messrs. Hoe
Post Publishing CO
Milk Street
Mr. Chamberlain
Socialists
Hyndman
Bow Street Court
Champion
Williams
Bowd Street
Poland
Treasury
Simon Lock
Soleure
Switzerland
Look
Foxvon
Achill Island
A Koumenian
Bucharest
M. Bratino
Interior
Havana
Cuba
Mersey
Cortes
Emile Degand
Turkey
First
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Association
Quincy House
E. F. Spofford
Richard F. Tobin
George H. Patch
B. Desrborn
Charles Carleton Coffin
Johan E. Sawyer
J. A. Parker
Governor Robinson
Samuel Datton
Henry B. Pierce
Bouvie
Charles KE. Davis
L. L. Livingston
John M. Raymond
Ialam
General Hancock
Shatswell
Association
Shatswell W. Voight
Charles Burrows
Joseph Gardiner
W K. Merrow
Hancock
Postmasters’ Association
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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!