At the Capital. Fish Culture and Oyster Industry Notes
Special despatch discusses Gov. Cleveland's civil service stance, civil service reform, and department control. It reports on a comprehensive volume by Prof. Spencer F. Baird covering US and foreign fish culture, oyster production, and maritime losses. Also lists officers and members connected to a Boston scientific society.
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Washington
Gov. Cleveland
Civil Service
Congress
Spencer F. Baird
United Stat Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries
United States
Anther
Europe
Pontry
Weastons
Chesapeake
Ware
England
J. W
Ollins
Richard A. Proctor
Panama
Gosse
Weather and flood jottings from Arkansas and beyond
Telegrams from various states report rising rivers and widespread flooding along cotton lands in Arkansas. December rainfall exceeds 16 inches with 10 days of heavy downpours. galveston and other cities note storms, railroad damage, and impassable roads. Cold waves sweep east with temperature drops. blizzards threaten Iowa and Dakota. Vermont reports dramatic monthly temperature swings and rapid ice break up in rivers.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Galveston
Tex
CuicaGco
Dee
Omaha
St. Paul
Keokuk
Fargo
Winnipeg
Kew Yorke
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Kentucky
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Wee
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Mcgreegor
Dakota
Iowa and Dakota
St. Paul Road
White River Junction
Mercury
Connecticut
White
Ward 8 Leaders Honor Ian William Taylor Jr with Gift
Ian William Taylor Jr a ward 8 independent democrats leader surprised by visitors at his Spring Street residence Wednesday evening. The gathering ended with a presentation of a gold Elgin watch and chain inscribed Presented to William Taylor Jr by his Friends of Ward 8 Boston Jan 1 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian William Taylor, Jr
Uspi
Spring Street
Independent Democrats
Ward 8
James F. Farley
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
Elgin
William Taylor, Jr
Boston
Henry P. Griffin
Diary extracts from Greely Arctic expedition reveal hunger and cold
The National Republican prints further diary entries of Lieut Lockwood from the Greely Arctic expedition. From December 26 to January 1 the notes detail frostbite, dwindling rations, discussions of fuel and food, and tensions over distribution. Lockwood notes quiet days, fox sightings, and a tense exchange about bread and meat shares as the party endures extreme cold and scarce supplies.
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Washington
National Republican
Lieut Lockwood
Greely
Lockwood
Littleton Island
Kentucky
Ninus
Ako
Brainerd
Fox
Long
Lieut
Sergi Brainard
Tod
Kislingbury
Areely
Ellison
Rities
Ellis
Emarty
Ahs
Earthquakes devastate Malaga region. 2000 dead by Christmas
Daily dispatch reports violent aftershocks around Velez Malaga and Granada province. One thousand houses at Ama are ruined with 192 bodies recovered in a day as search efforts continue amid widespread destruction. Subscriptions for relief are opened in Madrid, Malaga and Grenada, with the king contributing 6000.
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London
Velez- Malaga
Malaga
Alama
Grenada
Periana
Riogordo
Miguela
Alfanatejo
Albuqueros
Madrid
Archidona
Lenox
Velez-Malaga
Larnica
Cyprus
Revenue Department
Asia Minor
Rome
Singapore
Saigon
Franz Liszt
Wm. Rauscher
Ferdinand Koelpein
I’. Chapman
Birkenhead
Jansen
Liverpool
Khartoum
Gordon
Hungry Horde in Augusta Politics Rise of Legislation Appetite
Special correspondence from AuGusta details looming legislature with landlords prepping rooms and lobbyists, as well as widespread activity among candidates for secretary of state treasurer attorney general and adjutant general. The piece notes Blaine influence, Kennebec’s strong candidate slate, and races for speaker clerk and senate posts with regional figures from Lewiston Bangor Portland Saco Fort Fairfield Hal lowell and Norway among others.
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Boston Post
Augusta
Cleveland
Blaine
Kennebec
Banner County
Senate
House
State House
Wm. B. Pennell
Lewiston
George Weeks
Charles W. Tilden
Hallowell
Chas. Hamlin
Bangor
Chas. P. Mattocks
Portland
Hannibal Hamlin
Mattocks
H. M. Sprague
Auburn
Adjutant General’s Office
N. Fessenden
Fort Fairfield
Governor’s Council
Oramandel Smith
Litchfield
Smith
E. C. Burleigh
R. L. Bowers
Saco
Bowers
Burleigh
Treasurer’s
Orville D. Baker
Baker
Adjutant General
George l. Beals
Norway
Maj
S. J. Gallagher
Maj. Gallagher
Beals
Havig
Ierib
Locke
Dr. Dearborn
Parsonfield
Senaor Goodall
Sanford
A. D. Russell
Weld
Seth Burnam
Farmington
Keyes
The
Mele
Fernald
Wilton
Geo
R. B. W. Herd
Skowhegan
Baltimore and Ohio Announces Telegraph Rate Reductions
The Baltimore and Ohio telegraph company announces broad rate cuts effective with the new year. Reductions apply Newark to Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington to 10 cents per 10 words, New York to Providence Hartford Waterbury to 10 cents for 10 words, and many trunk routes dropping to 20 cents or lower. Overall uniform 20 cent rate replaces former 30 to 50 cent bands across major corridors including Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Boston to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington.
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Thealtimore and Ohio Company
New York
Baltimore
Buffalo
Pittsb
Ofwati
Cleveland
Columbus
New Yok
Indianapolis
St. Low
England
Boston
New York City
Philadelphia
Baltimoore
Washington
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Columobus
Chicago
St. Louis
Pagladelphia
Cincin Pitsberg
Indianapoligy
Providence
Fall River
Hartford
Waterbury
New Bedford
Washing
Wittsburg
Indiapapolis
Penge
Newport
Hargs Fall River
Baltimore and
Onio
Ciloucester
Tribute to Dr. Thorndike at East Boston meeting
East Boston friends and patients gathered at Central Square Universalist church to honor Dr. William H. Thorndike. Daniel D. Kelly led a tribute praising his skill, generosity, and service, noting his private care for the poor and public duty beyond personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dr. William
Thorndike
D. Drl. Kelly
William H. Thorndike
Central Square Universalist Church
Albert Bowker
Jim L. Walsh
F. A. Wellington
Daniel D. Kelly
Dr. Thorndike
Victo Hugo
North Ferry
Paul Curtis
Donald McKay
Daniel Crowley
Henry Jones
John Clifton
Charles Gardner
James Lee
Barker
Weeks
William Bramhall
R. F. Russell
Mr. Fiddon
Father Fiddon
Cobb
Cudworth
Mr. Keily
Nathaniel Seaver
Judge Pond
Adamson
J. F. Blackinton
J. L. Walsh
Fires Reported in Boston and Nearby Cities
In Boston and vicinity alarms from box 28 cited a smokey chimney at Nos 10 Blackstone street J P D Plummer pickle goods with no damage. Box 84 reported a kitchen fire at Nos 52 53 Kneeland street Edward Smith oyster lodging house slight contents damage, building loss $50 with $4,200 insured. A gas fire at No 74 Tremont street wounded a curtain with slight damage. Brief telegraph reports covered fires in Rockland Evansville Providence Woonsocket Woonsocket Worsted works with multi building losses and insurance details.
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Boston
Blackstone Street
J. P. & D. Plummer
Kneeland Street
Edward Smith
Louis P. Ober
Tremont Street
Rockland
Union Street
Evansville
Ind
Miller Bros
C. F. Schmidt
Sontag & Co
C. C. Tenney
Providence
R. L
Woonsocket
Bass & Co
Singleton Bros
Notable Names and Varying Portraits From Then and There
A collage of remarks and notices from historical figures and figures of speech. Benjamin F. Butler’s will leaves over 65000 in bequests while John A. Logan quips about Spaniards. Buckley retires from rowing as Laird buys boots. Vilas is praised for stature and oratory with grand rhetoric and vivid descriptions.
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Secor Robeson
jJohn L. Swift
Benjamin F. Butler
New York
John A. Logan
Wheeling Register
Gobin P. Buckley
W. M
Cincinnati Commercialwe Vette
Philadelphia grand jury indicts three suspended barkers
True bills of indictment were returned against William, Lewis and J. Ladner, the suspended barkers, on embezzlement charges. An express from Newark, N J, to Philadelphia was due at 9 02 and an accident occurred involving a Lehigh Valley train three miles from Newark with no serious injuries reported.
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Philadelphia
William
Lewis
J. Ladner
Pennsylvania
Newark
N. J
New York's New Commissioner of Public Works Named
The board of aldermen confirmed Roland M. Squire as commissioner of public works after a day of political maneuvering. Squire, a 47 year old Springfield Vermont native, formerly practiced law in Boston and has no strong political ties. Mayor Edson praised Squire's character and promised faithful service.
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New York
Col. Bliss
Truax
O’connor
Dorsheimer
Squire
Springfield
Edson
Chester
Boston
Simmons
Mott Avenue
Mr. Squire
Viete
Jesse W. Powers
Steers
Kirk
Board of Aldermen
Grace
Donahue
Supreme Court
Frederick N. Owen
Savecennes
Tom Sing
Hang Wang
Mott Street
Wing
China
Sing
Benedict
United States
John C. Fremont
Republic of Mexico
Joseph Pulitzer
American Exchange National Bank
Dial
Flushing
L. I
Long Island
New Jersey
Lawrence
New York Cable Railway Company
Lexington Avenue
Richard Bartholdt
New York Staats Zeitung
St. Louis
Daily
German Tribune
John L. Sullivan
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Ralph Chandler
Edgar A. Poe
Randall Party Cordially Receives Welcome in Nashville
Mr Randall and party visit Vanderbilt University in Nashville, where Chancellor Garland introduces him to professors and students and he speaks on education. The group tours Belle Meade and Deer Park, enjoys refreshments, then inspects farmers’ houses before returning to the city. Lunch and club rooms at the Hermitage follow, with Porter as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Randall
Vanderbilt University
Garland
Belle Meade
Gen. Jackson
Deer Park
Nat Baxter
Preme Court
Cspitalists
Sions
Hermitage Club
Porter
Idens
Birmingham
Watch Night in Boston Press Rooms and City Hall Debates
A long, satirical account of a New Year watch night at the Boston press where reporters from many beats mingle with city officials. The piece notes the city editor’s gatekeeping, the polishes of various desks, and the midnight moment of 2 AM on January 1, 1885. it also covers municipal actions on Stony Brook water control, carriage stand regulations, and prison and hospital reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Women’s
Boston
Anglo-American Consolidated Society
Fi Islands
Fiji
Walter Mraleigh
Associated Press
Stony Brook
Parker Street
Hyde Park Line
Wer
Tony Brook
Board of Aldermen
Washington Street
Cornhill
Eliot Street
Greenough
Hersey
Hall
Slade
Curtis
Alderman Hall
Boylston Street
Tremont Street
Secollay Square
Hollis Street
Slade, Leighton and
McDonald
Inspector of Prisons
House of Correction
Marcella Street
House of Industry
Michael Murphy
Netreet
Longshear
Towa
City Hospital
P. Yi
Thobheas
Carter Place
Father Matthew Society Treasurer Absconds With Funds
Patrick Lahey the treasurer of the Father Matthew total abstinence society fled Bennington with 2600 dollars from the society fund. George Miller manager of the telephone exchange formerly of North Adams Mass also left town taking over 100 dollars of company funds, authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Patrick Lahey
Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society
George Miller
Telephone E Change
North Adams
Mass
Hartford Buildings Rise to Nine Hundred Thousand This Year
Hartford, Conn. reports $900,000 in new buildings this year while Florence’s Father Matthew league dedicates a $6000 hall in Northampton. Maine Governor Robie nominates Joséph O. Smith for insurance commissioner. Aroostook county families harvest grain this year and a Taunton inquest weighs engine accident death. A New Bedford police caution accompanies court actions amid local notices.
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Hartford
Portland
Michigan
Abot Nns
Lowell
Mass
Albert Pinder
Florence Dop Zhue
Reformn Schoo
Exchange Place
Parkyres Hiirom
New Bedford
Sbiats
Exter
Tsee Crossing
Taunton
LeBlanc and Cornellier Committeed for Trial
In Montreal on December 31, Mr. Leblanc M P and P and C A Cornellier were committed to the assizes to stand trial for allegedly soliciting grand jurors to ignore indictments in a criminal case. Rain flood damages reported earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
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Telegraph
Neral News
Otel
Eports
Ajost
Ae Greeos Billing
Fitchburg
Natheniel
Alle
Newton
James S. Barrell
Candreary
Harden
William @midlar
Eiczam. Woodward
Bridgewater
Edwin
Leaver
Francis Cogswell
Cambridge
John L. Brewster
William W. Waterman
M. Grant Daniell
Joseph G. Scott
Westfield
Charles J. King
Warren E. Eaton
John O. Norris
James W. MacDonald
Stoneham
Charles W. Parmenter
Waltham
Allen E., Wood
Edwin J. Sargent
Alfred Bunker
Daniel B. Hager
Salem
John W. Dickinson
Goodwin Claro
Byron Grace
Admiral P. Jone
Albert P. Marble
Worcester
Alber G. Boyden
William F. Bradbury
James F. Blackinton
John D. Philbrick
Danvers
Larkin Dunton
Charles P. Rugg
National Bank
York City
Peabody & Co
Philadelphia, Wilmore Railroad Company
Lacona Car Company
Eians
Connecse
Charles Waterman
Bourne
Sandwich
Tmack Statistics
PW Council
Gengdi
Union Pacific Rationd
Desatch
Pacific
Council
Union
Llection Fuudi
Haven
Conn
Webster
Whalley Avenue
Terry Escaswels
Michael Rerpal
Temale Forger
Ice Palace
Pone Popular Council
Woburn
Wright Or
Woburns
Wright
Ferrin
Massachug
Asad Tale
Lieut. Lockwood
Greely Arctic Expedition
Foreign News
Spain
Maine
State Capitol
Daniel Kimball
Lynn
Page
Clarence
Thing’s
Thompson Murphy’s
Patrick Hanley
Lynn Polite
Broadstreet ,Texkoon
R.J
Providence Worsted Company
River Street
Commissioner OF Public Works
Eric
Laconia
N. H
Pitman Hosiery Manufacturing Company
Orcers
Brunswick
Dennison
West Roxbury
Charles River
Hyde Park Avenue
Forest Hills
Roxbury
Vy & Fashionable Rail
Dieu A
Chauncy St
Essex St
Harrison
Ave, T
Canada
Watertown
Dak
Charles 5. Campbell
New England
Afhis
John Kruse
O. Camden Street
Tremont
Poviston Strecs
Jong
Sor Iy
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