Submarine guns and the Monitor era stir American invention
The Boston Post discusses a new American submarine gun designed to fire a 25 foot long projectile weighing 1590 pounds, viewed as a potential revolution in naval warfare. It notes the device, its testing at Woolwich Arsenal, and compares it to the Monitor and Ericsson’s Destroyer, while cautioning that practical confirmation is needed before upheaving modern naval strategy.
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London Telegraph
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Woolwich Arsenal
Ericsson
Monitor
Merrimac
The Proper Hour for Dinner in Early New York Opinion
A discussion on dinner time in New York contrasts with London habits, arguing that late meals suit busy merchants and urban life. It cites Boston’s noon dining trend, New York’s appetite for variety, and warns against overemphasis on early eating. The piece defends dinner at seven to eight lingers as prudent for health, digestion, and social ease.
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Boston
New York
London
New York Sun
Boston Merchants
Sun
Metropolis
Burgundy
Terrapin
Noted Figures and Society Fallout Across Nations
A collage of brief items shows John Ruskin honored by political economists, New Haven Masons agitating a new temple, Senator Beck denying rifts with Cleveland in Louisville, and Hubbard selling The Hubbard Company led by J L Treat. Queen Victoria orders Mors et Vita, Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables linked to Lenox, and various notes on leaders, markets, births, and marriages.
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New Haven
Humane Society of Massachusetts Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Humane Society of Massachusetts marked its centennial at Dr. J Collins Warren's Beacon Street home. Established to reward bravery and life saving, it runs lifeboats across rivers and harbors, supports five free hospital beds, and honors crews with medals and money. Awards were given for notable rescues by Joseph Golden, Captain James, Captain Joshua James, and Captain John B Parsons among others.
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Warren
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Royal Humane Society of England
Humane Society of Massachusetts
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United States
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Boston
Charles D. Hemans
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Augustus T. Perkins
Abbott Lawrence
H. Hollis Huntewell
Charles H. Joy
Charles W. Amory
Henry Lee
John Collins Warren
Joseph Golden
Smith Yard
South Boston
Thomas Henry Chandler
Golden
Erus O
Frank Gilvarder
Gilver
Wormstead
Anita Owen
Naptasket
James
Nantasket Beach
Joshu, James
Osceola F. James
Ambrose B. Mitchell
John L. Mitchell
Eugene Mitchell
New Bedford
Chester Howe
Moneghan
Riley
Massapong Lake
Addie Leavy
Flat Point
Rockport
Parsons
John B. Parsons, Jr
Joan Smith
William Broomfield
Loring Gray
Simon Halley
Gons
Joshua James
Hull
Society
Nantasket
John B. Parsons
Bayard as statesman and secretary praised by reviewer
The author argues that William H. Bayard is misrepresented by critics and contends his refusal to Rome was wise. Hurlbut’s grievance is noted, while Bayard’s legislative skill and broad knowledge are highlighted, though his executive tenure in the State Department is deemed unequal to Seward’s era.
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Arthur Richmond
North American Review
William Henry Hurlbut
Italy
Bayard
Hurlbut
Rome
State Department
William H. Seward
Senate
It Seems the Apaches Must Go from the Territory
An editorial outlines plans to remove the Apaches, including routes such as guarding watering places and shooting deserters, using bloodhounds, or turning them over to frontiersmen and cowboys. It asserts the outcome that the Apaches must go and not return.
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Lord North
Miss Cleveland at White House a model mistress in deed
The piece lauds Mrs. Cleveland as mistress of the White House and praises her restraint on social excesses. It notes her brother’s presidency and asserts the mansion should remain free of offense while benefiting from a refined, capable hostess. The tone is favorable toward the First Lady and the ceremonial governance of the White House society.
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Cleveland
Newspapers Debut Fresh New Year Attire in Elegant Garb
The Haverhill Evening Bulletin, Baltimore American and Buffalo Courier showcase updated suits of the latest cut and artistic material. Their statements remain keen and engaging, while the new typography appears as a near perfect expression of the printers' craft.
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Haverhill Evening Bulletin
Baltimore American
Buffalo Courier
Post
Maine Voters Question Boutelle as Congressman
A critic repeats accusations that Boutelle’s prior actions show folly and predicts he will make a spectacle as congressman. The piece challenges many Maine residents to reconsider representation by him.
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Boutelle
Maine
Hawthorne’s New Comedy Woes at Madison Square Theatre
The Philadelphia Call reports Julian Hawthorne facing a flood of demands from a soubrette and leading lady in his new Madison Square Theatre comedy. He inventoried 300 lines, two songs, costumes, and 24 kisses for the soubrette, and warned he may not return until spring after promising dozens of additions.
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Madison Square Theatre
A. M. Palmer
Hawthorne
Mawthorne
Mary Queen of Scots
Mr. Hawthorne
Sag Harbor
Mr. Palmer
Chicago News
Franklin Typographical Society Holds Sixty Third Annual Meeting
The Franklin Typographical Society met at Wadman Hall with President William Whittle presiding. Treasurer's report shows receipts 2038 and expenses 196029, leaving 753.71 in banks, $600 better than last year. Officers elected include President William Anderson and Treasurer Hugh O'Brien.
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Wadman Hall
William Whittle
H. R. Danforth
William Anderson
Daniel T. Dubig
Murray Co. Upham
Lemuel Murch
Hugh O’ Brien
Harry W. Hail
George A. Hinchcliffe
John Elliott
James F. Cotter
William Hi. Nelson
Charles W. Brown
William P. McCarty
Nathaniel A. Stevenson
Michael Corcoran
Charles W. Holden
George £. Clark
John D. Whitcomb
Henry Squire
Henry L. Saxton
Henry R. Danforth
Appleton Statue Plan Sparks Boston Quarrels
The late Thomas C. Appleton backed a $15,000 Boston statue project for the Norse discoverer of America. He left $10,000 in his will toward the balance and named the trust that will handle the remainder, triggering local debate over the plan and its aims.
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New York Sun
Thomas C. Appleton
Boston
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Biennial Elections Debate at Massachusetts Dinner
Ex Governor Claflin presided with Senator George F Hoar delivering the address praising education from town meetings amid shifting Massachusetts politics toward cities. Speakers weighed annual versus biennial elections while new members were elected to several clubs and numerous society dinners followed with notable guests and officers announced.
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Young’s
Claflin
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
West
John L. Swift
A. W. Beard
Joseph Mason
E. B.stoddard
Worcester
A. D. Chamberlain
Boston
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Hingham
E. Burt Phillips
Cambridge
Mr. Bryton
Fall River
New England
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Buffum Ot Lynn
William Roberts
Board of Prison Commissioners
George N. Goff
Rehoboth
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Quartermaster Batchelder
Second
Henry S. Rowe
Horace B. Fisher
Benjamin James
James C. Tucker
P. McIntyre
President Woon
Merchants’ Association
A. Shuman
John Tobin
Parker House
Fruit and Produce Exchange
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Harris 8. Bean
Edwin Robinson
E. Butterfield
C. Henry Kimball
A. A. Kendall
Jonathan Bigelow
Cyrus Ricker
Aldelbert Mead
Gardner Chapino
A. W. Patch
Charles A. Keyes
Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Charles B. Raymond
Charles River Street Railway Company
George H. Williams
New York and New England Railroad
C. E. Moody
Eastern
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Turner
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Eastman
On the Beach Bow Fortern and Shipwrecked Sailors Aid
In Boston at the Hanover Street Chapel the Boston Seamen's Friend Society assists destitute seamen. The chaplain notes a harsh winter with many wrecks from Hatteras to Cape Ann and widespread unemployment. The charity provides food lodging and ship placement aid, avoids cash handouts, and seeks heavy cast-off clothing to clothe shipwrecked sailors.
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Philadelphia
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Massachusetts School for Feeble minded annual report details
The thirty-eighth annual trustees report shows 1884 pupil counts 142 with 92 boys and 50 girls, 1885 counts 140 with 80 boys and 60 girls. Of 39 discharged, 4 died, 2 epileptic, 2 too ill, 9 unimprovable, 11 removed to prevent pauperism, 11 returned home. Ten discharged improved, 12 much improved. Health was good early, August-September illness due to hospital shortage. Need more room in asylum, custodial wards expanded to one per sex, more training space, and an extra attendant. Industrial teaching showed promise but limited by staff. Howe Farm progress slowed by disease in August. farm work remains satisfactory, large boys can handle stock and crops. Repair needs at South Boston buildings. Financials: cash on hand Oct 1, 1884 and receipts of 8300 dollars with borrowings. year-end cash balance 327 dollars.
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Medfield
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Boston’s old fishing families mocked as codfish aristocracy
Captain Codman notes a shift in Boston’s social image from proud fishing fleets to heavy wealth from railroads mortgages and western ownership. The piece contrasts past esteem for local maritime roots with current elites who own large mortgages and distant cities.
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New York Evening Post
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Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya Tonic Claim
An 19th century advertisement touts the Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya by Caswell Hazard & Co New York as the best tonic for indigestion low spirits and debility and a remedy for fever and ague and other intermittent fevers. It is sold by all druggists and recommended for patients recovering from fever or sickness.
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Caswell, Hazard & Co
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Eastern Division Train Timetable Fragments
Station on east street opposite Friend street shows a dense timetable for commuter routes from Boston to Biddeford Saco North Conway and coastal towns including Portsmouth Hampton Amesbury Newburyport and Lynn Sunday and weekday departures listed with varying times and destinations. A complex schedule outlines daily and Sunday trains with connections via Saugus and Western Divisions and a final note naming J. F. Furber as General Manager.
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Saugus
Western
North Berwick
Scarborough Junction
Warkinemen
Jas. T. Furber
Fitchbure Railroad Data Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows numbers and codes such as 2.10 8 BW Avy Oe 15 7.85 8.50 8-45 1. 98 14 AMm 212.46 21.06 74 43 4 ex Remrr 6 7.48 8.18 8.25 3.83 mo 42 9.14 1.2e a 14 .81 6.02 6.u 10.38 10-58rm 4.25 25-68 £ 7.96 indicating financial or schedule figures for Fitchbure Railroad.
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