Boston Post overview of pages and sections
Describes the newspaper layout across pages with headings for Latest Reports Editorial Notes The Federal Judiciary The Governor's Message All sorts Wild Fowling financial and market reports marriages and deaths court record railroad matters business troubles local and miscellaneous news ship news meteorological reports and hotel arrivals
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Telegraph and Mail
Mendips
New York
New Or- Orleans
Democrats Organize Illinois Legislature With aid of One Republican
Springfield Ill Jan 8 The legislature reassembled at 1130 am and for speaker pro tempore the Democrats voted for Haines except Haines himself Representative Sittig a Republican voted for Haines and was declared elected Sittig also aligned with Republicans on other temporary officers while Plaines sided with Democrats and the Democratic nominees were installed
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Illinois
Stringfield
Ill
Haines
Sittig
Plaines
Great Combination Defeated in Copper Suit
In New York on January 8 the Calumet and Hecla and allied Lake Superior firms sued the Quincy Company over copper sales under a 1836 contract. The agreement limited European shipments and barred imports to the US. The court dissolved a temporary injunction, upholding the contract against Quincy claims of public policy.
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Quincy Company
New York
Lake Superior
Calumet and Hecla Company
Europe
United States
Quincy
Supreme Court
Calumet and Hecla
Cleveland Mills and Furnaces to Restart in Timely Upswing
In Cleveland Ohio a brighter outlook emerges for rolling mills and iron furnaces. After weeks of idleness at Cleveland Rolling Mill Co and Emma Clast furnace idle periods ended as several departments began early recovery. The wire mill resumes, with other mills planning gradual restarts over the next weeks restoring work for hundreds of idle men.
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Slolling
Cleveland
I.aveland
Cleveland Rolling Mill Company
Emma Clast
Newbury
Cleveland Rolling Mills
Emma
Rail
Bessemer Steel Works
Derelict Norwegian Bark Isabell Reported Far North
Capt Olsen aboard the British bark Isabell from Cadiz sighted a large derelict Norwegian bark laden with pitch pine on December 20 in latitude 41 6 N and longitude 59 36 W. The life buoy bore the name Alhama of Arendal. no crew was found. Two days earlier, Helen Isabell experienced a terrific earthquake lasting 15 minutes, with thunderous submarine roar. the crew, terrified, broke discipline and cut the boats loose. The sea later calmed and stocks ceased, restoring order aboard.
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Sv. John’s
N. F
Olsen
Isabell
Cadiz
N. Fiat
Alhama
Arendal
N. Rat
W. Jon
Helen Isabell
Connecticut Elects Republican State Officers in Joint Session
Hartford January 8 the Connecticut legislature met in joint convention to elect state officers by ballot as no candidate won a majority in November The Republican slate led by Henry B Harrison of New Haven chose governor Lorrin A Cooke of Barkhamstead lieutenant governor Charles A Russell of Killingly secretary of state Valentine B Chamberlain of New Britain treasurer and Luzerne I Munson of Waterbury comptroller Gov Harrison was sworn in and gave his inaugural address in a 2 o'clock joint session.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Pallot
Rep
Blian
Henry 8. Harrison
New Haven
Lorrin A. Cooke
Barkhampsted
Charles A. Russell
Killingly
Valentine B. Chamberlain
New Britain
Luzerne I. Munson
Waterbury
Gov. Harrison
Stacy Threats and Choking Incident Reported in Tragic Case
New details from Mrs. Tarbox, aunt of Mrs. Stacy, describe Stacy threatening to cut his wife's throat six times in three weeks. She witnessed him slap and strike her, a pistol in the wife's hand, and heard him vow to “wring your neck,” signaling intent to kill.
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Stacy
Will of late governor Coburn read in AvuGusTa Maine
The will of the late ex Governor Coburn was read at 10 AM. Executors are James B. Dascomb R B Shephard George V. Page L N Weston all of Skowhegan and Judge Charles Danforth of Gardner. Contents not divulged yet. A meeting of executors is planned next week. Coburn is said to leave 1 100 000 to charities and 63 000 for a Skowhegan public library Waterville College and the state college among those to be remembered.
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Avugusta
Coburn
James B. Dascomb
R. B. Shephard
George V. Page
L. N. Weston
Skowhegan
Charles Danforth
Gardner
Jury Deliberates Five Hours In Manslaughter Trial
In Hartford Conn on January 8 jurors in the Harrison Gregory case spent nearly five hours in private room deliberating before finding Martin Harrison guilty and George Gregory not guilty on a joint manslaughter charge for the murder of Ada Brown. Gregory was rearrested after the verdict on a new assault charge. Harrison awaits sentencing.
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Hantford
Conn
Harrison Gregory
Ada Brown
Martin W. Farrison
George W. Gregory
Gregory
Harrison
Jarrison
Disappeared Saco Merchant Seen in Montreal Then Left West
A special to the Press reports Thomas Nicol, 45, a Saco merchant who vanished Monday, arrived in Montreal on a Grand Trunk train last evening and immediately headed west. His friends fear for his safety as Nicol is described as sane in business and social standing. Information should be sent to City Marshal Stover of Saco. all bills will be paid. Nicol is of medium height with grey hair and a sandy moustache.
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Wyortland
Thomas Nicol
Sacoon
Montreal
Grand Trunk
West
Nicol
Saco
Stover
Gloucester District Vessels Tonnage For Quarter Ended Dec 31
Gloucester report shows 497 vessels totaling 31 608 30 tons for the quarter ending December 31, a rise from last year of four ships and 1 059 58 tons and up from 1882 by 15 vessels and 2 637 07 tons. permanent registers include 3 vessels 209 71 tons, permanent enrolments total 423 vessels 80 140 48 tons, temporary enrolments list 3 vessels 299 71 tons, and 6 vessels under licenses totaling 869 40 tons.
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Gloucester
Mass
Striking Turners Falls Cutlery Workers Reject Wage Adjustment
Sixty grinders at John Russell cutlery works Turner's Falls struck over proposed wage changes. The plant, employing 600, had been on short time during a two week inventory shutdown. A wage schedule was cut for piece workers, and tomorrow a delegation will meet with officers.
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Springfield
Mass
John Russell
Turner’s Falls
Democratic Jackson Day Celebration in Plymouth New Hampshire
In Plymouth New Hampshire on January 8 Democrats marked Jackson Day with a formal event at the Pemigewasset House. Charles A. Jewell presided and speakers included Charles F. Stone of Laconia, A Hibbard of Laconia, and other party members.
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Plymouth
N. H
Jackson
Pemigewasset House
Charlies A. Jewell
Charles F. Stone
Laconia
State Committee
Congressquien KH
A. Hibbard
Mr. Jewell
Wihers
Gov Cleveland Arrives in Burrago for Charity Deal
Gov Cleveland reached Burrago on January 3 after dining with legal friends at the City Club. He plans to open the charity deal tomorrow night at the Genessee house with a group of supporters and officials present.
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Burrago, N
Cleveland
City Club
Genessee House
Bangor Ice Crop In Bangor River Promises Large Crop
Penobscot river ice men report a large crop of fine ice after further experiments show the field is entirely uninjured. The river ice is described as very clear and solid, signaling a strong season ahead. Includes expectations of abundant supply for the area.
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Bangor
Penobscot River
Democratic State Committee Holds Annual Meeting at Parker House
The Democratic State Committee gathered at Parker House with over 460 guests and harmony. Hon. P. A. Collins was reelected chairman, Col. Coveney secretary, and P. J. Donovan assistant secretary. Charles D. Lewis remained treasurer as Judge J. G. Abbott Col. Henry Walker and Hon. J. Delaney were named vice chairmen. A new constitution was adopted empowering the chairman to appoint finance and executive committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
J. W. Coveney
J. M. Corse
Col. Coveney
P. A. Collins
P. J. Donovan
Charles D. Lewis
J. G. Abbott
Col
Henry Walker
Hon. J. Delaney
Democratic Dinner Echoes Grant Memorial and Cleveland Faith
Massachusetts Democrats celebrate national victory and pledge reform, praising Grover Cleveland and Gen. Grant, urging memorial measures for Grant’s misfortunes, and forecasting civil service reforms. Speakers from Vermont and New York reinforce independence and party unity.
Large Democratic Banquet Honors Gen Jackson at Parker House
A huge Democratic anniversary banquet for the Battle of New Orleans honors Gen Jackson. Over 400 covers were laid as a overflow room filled with distinguished guests including Hon P A Collins Hon F O Prince and Edgar A Apgar in a Parker House feast marked by speeches praising Democratic gains and unity across states.
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Parker’s
New Orleans
Gen. Jackson
P. A. Collins
F. O. Prince
J. G. Abbott
Henry Walker
M. M. Canniff
J. W. Coveney
Jonas H. French
Patrick Murphy
Lawrence
Edward F. O’sullivan
J. ¥.Callahan
F. BE. M Hien
Reuben Noble
M. P. Curran
J. EK. Estabrook
J. K. Larbox
N. Dyer
Patrick Maguire
E. F. Pillsbury
William Aspinwall
Henry M. Cross
Samuel Roads, Jr
John E. Russell
Nicholas Hathaway
James S. Grinnell
I. A. Alger
C. P. Kimball
Chicago
E. A. Apgar
New York
George Fred Williams
Ton
Edward Avery
J. W. Calman
John KE. Atkins
H. J. Poland
Frank McDonald
George P. Barrett
B. H. G. Yuller
Charles W. Webster
New Hampshire
Frank W. Jones
William H. Foss
Jeremiah Gatchill
Thomas Riley
M. J. Riley
Col
L. J. Logan
M. ET. Donahue
Charles W. Whitten
F. S. Risteen
Col. Cuffing
Pittsfield
B. F. Linscott
Whitman B. Smith
C. B. Hunting
L. 5. Drake
Thomas L. Jenks
B. Edgerly
Thomas F. Doherty
W. G. B. Potter
Collins
Parker House
Democratic Party
United States
Edgar A. Apgar
Massachusetts
Apgar
Col. French
Sam Tilden
Colins
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Apgar
Washington, D. C
Mr. Collins
Cox
Debating Grover Cleveland and Democratic Unity
The piece recounts Democratic oratory supporting Grover Cleveland, praising his honesty and reform stance. Speakers compare Cleveland to Andrew Jackson, urge fiscal restraint, and stress the need for a government of the people, free from patronage, while lauding unity across northern and southern factions.
New Orleans Victory Toast By Massachusetts Democrats
A Parker House banquet gathers prominent Democrats including ex Mayor Prince Mayor Cummings and John Fitzgerald to celebrate Andrew Jacksons victory at New Orleans and Grover Cleveland’s electoral win. Frederick Prince lauds national unity and reform while critiquing the opposing party for corruption and vested interests. The speech links military valor, political change, and a pledge to restore honest governance.
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Hereford
Friends of Liberty and Man
Prince
John E. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Andrew Jackson
Parker House
Democratic
Gen. Butler
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Charles G. Dennis
Plymouth
Godfrey Morse
Boston
Ile
O’brien
Jackson
Cleveland
Old Democracy
Brown
Somerville
Young Democracy
John A. McGeough
South Boston
Patrick D. Dwyer
John W. Cummings
Fall River
Randall
Brighton
Distin guished Men Send Regrets From Across the Nation
Letters of regret arrive for a New Orleans anniversary dinner from Frank W. Bird J W Covene y Elsa Sec y George B McClellan Samuel J Randall and others expressing support for civil service reform and party principles while unable to attend due to prior duties and commitments in their respective states and offices.
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Winfield
Hancock
Governor’s Island
N. v
Sim
New Orleans
Boston
Jd. W. Coveny
George B&b. McClellan
New York
North Adams Pleased With Twelve Electro Lights Event
North Adams expresses satisfaction with twelve electro lights and more planned. Reports a drowning of 8 year old Buel Harrington skating on Benton Bond in Bennington Vermont Thursday. Burglars strike Holliston Massachusetts homes Wednesday night, about five dollars stolen.
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North Adams
Buel Harrington
Benton Bond
Bennington
Holliston
Mass
St. Bald Mountain
Potomska Mills
New Bedford
Oscar Hendricks
South Abington
Houston
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Lawrence
James D. Wiggin
James Noonan
Mary Baldwin
Newton
Conn
John Judkins
Gardner
Judkins
Augusta
Richardson Lake
John Mack
Salem
New Hampshire
Dover Republican
M. W.B. Felker
Mercury
Erastus Howes
London
Lancashire
Howes
Supreme Court
Machias
Emery
Connecticut Valley
Springfield
Longmeadway
Holyoke
Vermont
Board of Health
Pittsfield
Weather Hinders Lumbering Delays in Logs
Canadian lumber districts report warm weather hampering operations and risking log retrieval. In Port Byron New York wells dried. Oil found 20 feet below water, pungent and unusable, not petroleum, resembles easter oil, source unknown. False report claims Mrs Burke arrested in Grafton West Virginia for wrecking a B and O train. Baltimore and Ohio denounces as fabrication.
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Port Byron
N.Y
Wheeling
Grafton
W. Va
Burke
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Clements
Baltimore and Ohio
Fires Destroy Rochille Stores and Local Buildings in Hartford
Telegraph reports from Hartford detail a blaze that consumed the stores of Wm Carroll and Joseph Liechtenberger in Rochille and damaged the jail building and the Athletic association rooms. Losses not disclosed, partly insured. Providence dispatch notes Carmichal manufacturing mills at Shannock Richmond burned with four tenement houses, estimated losses around 72100.
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Hartford
Conn
Carroll
Joseph Liechtenberger
Rochille
Athletic Association
Providence
R.I
Carmichal Manufacturing Company
Shannock
Richmond
Reagan Bill Passes as New England Voters Back Centralization
The U S House approved the interstate commerce bill with a 158 to 75 vote. All New England members present except Lovering opposed the Reagan bill, while Leopold Morse backed the measure. The text enacted prohibits rail and pipeline carriers from unequal rates and requires posted schedules and equal treatment for ticket holders across states.
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New England
Yeas
Washington
House
Hepburn
Iowa
Reagan
Commerce Committee
Leopold Morse
Lovering
Massachusetts
Gen. Collins
United States
Circuit Court of the United States
Judicial Circuit
United States Court of Competent Jurisdiction
Equitable
Infamous Ohio election violence details emerge at hearing
The Springer committee questioned Charles W. Baker in Cincinnati about marshal deployments at Ohio polls on election day. Tales describe armed deputies, threatening crowds, and intimidation of voters including a denied vote by a Democrat. Witnesses claim marshals urged force, while officials dispute ownership of some actions. Adjourned.
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Cincinnati
Springer Committee
Charles W. Baker
United States Commissioners
United States Court Room
United States
Ward 19
Gleason
Eighth Ward
Nuttle Gang
Foraker
Wright
Nattles
Mullen
Baxter
Messrs. Springer and
van Alstyne
Mr. Stewart
Marshal Wright
Hyman
Folletts
Powell Clayton
Marshall Wright
L. Hawkins
Pells
Democratic Committee
Chamber of Commerce Opposes Spanish Treaty in New York
At a New York Chamber of Commerce meeting the executive committee report backed a six year presidential term amendment and Potter refunding bill. The chamber reaffirmed its stance against the Spanish treaty, noting petitions with over 200 signatures representing more than 500 million in capital, and ordered a committee to Washington to oppose the treaty.
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Chamber of Commerce
New York, Jan
Arthur
Committee On Finance
F. B. Tharcher
Chmber
New York City
Chamber
Washington
Young Men's Democratic Club Banquet Highlights Long List of Dignitaries
In Providence Rhode Island the Young Men's Democratic Club held a banquet at the Narragansett hotel. Attendees included members and guests with regret letters from President-elect Cleveland and other leaders. Speakers included James Gallagher of Connecticut urging tariff removal from raw materials, along with Gen Olney Arnold and Charles H. George among others.
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Providence
R. I
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Narragansett Hotel
Cleveland
Hancock and
McClellan
Samuel J. Randall
S.J. Tilden
Cox
James Gallagher
Connecticut
Gen
Olney Arnold
Arles H. George
Charlies &. Gorman
Patent Case Reverses Circuit Ruling in Locke Infringement Suit
Justice Matthews issues reasons in Hollister versus Benedict Burnham Mfg Co New Haven Conn reversing prior circuit court ruling. Suit claimed infringement of a Locke patent on revenue mark labeling. Also notes a Jackson anniversary meeting and Nicaragua treaty executive session, plus bank charter extensions to 1905.
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Matthews
Supreme Bench
David F. Hollister
Benedict & Burnham Manufacturing Company
New Haven
Conn
Edward A. Locke
Boston
Locke
United States Connecticus Circuit Court
Jackson Democratic Association
New Orleans
Jackson
Senate
Fairfield County National Bank of
Norwalk
Conway National Bank
Conway, Mass
Judge Thurman Explains Civil Service Law in Ohio
ColuMus Ohio Jan 8 This a great day for Ohio democracy with leaders from across the state gathering for the January celebration. Senator elect Payne honored at a house reception where state officers and legislators listened to Judge Thurman and others. Thurman said the civil service law allows entry to classified service by competitive examination and does not permit universal employee removal. Sixty five percent of those in the eight departments passed the exam from $720 to $1000 salaries. The Cleveland letter to George William Curtis supports reform and pledges no backward steps.
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Frank W. Bird
East Walpole
Jan
J. W. Coveney
Elsa
Sec’y
Democratic State Committee
New Orleans
Andrew Councillor Association
Massachusetts
Republic
England
Arthur
Jacob
Esau
Republican Party
Cleveland
Democratic Party
F. W. Brrp
Columlus
Ohio Democracy
Payne
General Assembly
Allen G. Thurman
L. B&b
Thoman
Civil Service Commission
Denver
Samuel Cary
Gen
Ward
Thurman
Civil Service
George William Curtis
Civil Service Reform
Inauguration and Maine Legislature Open Session
The Maine legislature dispatches routine business before Gov. Robie’s inauguration and annual message. Newly elected officers include Ormandel Smith as secretary of state Edwin C. Burleigh treasurer Orville Baker attorney-general and council members Smith Locke Fernald Hatch Sands. Chamberlain’s militia commission expires next week and Gen. Chamberlain is in Florida. An appropriation of 20000 for militia uniforms is planned with uniforms updated every five years.
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Augusta
Andrew Rh. A. Smith
Whitefield
Joseph A. Locke
Portland
George R. Fernald
Wilton
A. R. Bixby
Skowhegan
Ernest M. Goodall
Sanford
Silas C. Hatch
Bangor
Lambert Sands
Sebee
Charles J. House
Henry M. Sprague
Joshua L. Chamberlain
Maine
Ile
Chamberlain
Florida
Union League Club backs Evarts oppose senate bid
The Union League club adopted resolutions to oppose the selection of William M. Evarts for the United States Senate and voted to appoint a 25 member committee to go to Albany to press their preference for the president election. Evarts was reelected club president for the third consecutive time, though it was the sole ticket.
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New York
Union League Club
William M. Evarts
United States
Albany
King accused in assault aboard Pacific Slope ship
Victoria B C January 8 A month ago Sg named King assaulted Wisort aboard the bark Pacific Slope In a dying deposition Wilson testifies the motive was the belief King was involved in the Phoenix Park murder and he was traveling under an assumed alias
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Victoria
B. C
King
Wisort
Wilson
Phosnix Park
Birthday News and Local Gossip From The City
Gy Trask of Springfield marks a birthday anniversary while Mr Cleveland attends a Buffalo City Club stag. Miss Sears of Boston erects a summer residence near Gen Crownine’s Dublin home. Mrs Kate Wheat Rammelsberg of Wheeling debuts as Lucia in Milan. Maine needs fewer dogs and more sheep, says F H Mooers of Gardiner Home Journal. Dowver chief James Fogerty once taught athletics at Phillips Exeter. Ex governor Hurts will: Colby University rumored to receive 3 million dollars. Rev Talmage birthday honored with letters from luminaries.
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Springfield
Cleveland
Buffalo City Club
Sears
Boston
Crownine Siitela
Dublin
Kate Rolla
Lucia
Milan
Kate Wheat Rammelsberg
Wheeling
W. Va
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Maine
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Dowver
N. Ef
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John Lawrence Sullivan
Raleigh Chronicle
Alexander McClure
Lsle
Murch
Labor
New York Assembly
Arthur
Harrison
Chicago
Patrick All Phy
E. F. Webb
Waterville
Hurts Will
Gen. Shepherd
Judge Dascomb
Levi Watson
George Hy Pege
Skowhegan
Colby University
DeWitt Talmage
Brooklyn
Martin ‘Tapper
Talmaze
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