Boston Paper Attacks Redistricting Plan and GOP Ties
Editorial defends Mayor O Brien against a new aldermanic district map arguing it violates the law and fairness. It criticizes Republican maneuvering around Mr Stebbins and Mr Clark, calling the party’s tactics undiplomatic and stupid while urging accountability.
New Mormon Bill Faces Senate Test and Polygamy Clauses
A historic measure moves through the Senate to curb Mormon polygamy in Utah. It would strip church property from its trustees, appoint government overseers, compel spouses to testify, and tighten prosecutions. Critics say it overreaches basic institutions while acknowledging not all Mormons practice polygamy.
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Republican Party at odds over Treasurer Stebbins replacement
The Republican State central committee rejected re-election for Treasurer Stebbins after twenty years of service, with only about one third voting to continue him. The action signals party discipline and possible controversy over his tenure. The report notes his long service and hints at alleged offenses without detailing them.
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City Committee
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Voice of Reason
The Advertiser Shows Shift Toward Partisanship
The Advertiser appears to move toward partisan coverage as it snubs the Republican State committee over Treasurer Stebbins. A sprightly but amaturing editorials on Democratic speeches at the Jackson dinner follow. The new manager, though amateurish, shows talent and imitates the Journal and Traveller, offering the prospect of a rival with sharpened reasoning.
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Post
All Sorts Gossip and Snippets Echoing Across Cities
A collage of quips and short items from Chicago Philadelphia Minneapolis and Boston. Jests about politics money ships labor and social life mingle with jokes about fashion and travel. The column preserves a snapshot of turn of the century urban chatter.
Notable Figures and Local Gossip Across Continents
A broad round up notes Louisa May Alcott wintering in Boston with her father, Mrs. D T S Parnell gravely ill, and accounts of ministers, writers, and officials. It mentions Rear Admiral Earl English nearing retirement, Colonel John Mosby returning from China and opening a San Francisco office, Jay Gould aboard the Atalanta yacht in Atlanta, and Prince Leopold of Prussia rumored to visit England. Also covers Senator Hoar avoiding interviews, Nihilist M Skachter’s death near Paris, Ex Judge Terry’s historical exploits, Chauncey Depew’s famed dining with Curtis Porter and Choate, and Pickering’s Browning readings.
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Montreal
Jay Gould
Atlanta
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Prince Frederick Charles
England
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Prince of Wales
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Pickering
Probation Office Annual Report Highlights City Cases
Savage reports central office data: 240 in care January 1, 1900s with 507 taken during year, 755 disposed, 12 ran away, average 266 in care. South Boston: 807 taken, 81 in care at year end, 43 surrendered, 12 ran away, 77 saved from fines, 653 saved from imprisonment. Disposed: 415 did well or discharged, 162 to country homes, 142 to charity homes, 22 to sea, 1 died, 43 did not improve and surrendered. Bail totals $50,994. costs $1,730. country-home expenses $1,250. Of 505 females arrested for night and disorderly conduct, 149 probated. 79 to country homes. 51 to private institutions. 19 to parents. Parker reports for South Boston: 111 in care Jan 1, 1885. 233 probated. 248 disposed. 96 in care Dec 31, 1885. average 92. 229 did well, 18 did not improve, 2 withdrew. Reed of Roxbury: 36 in care Jan 1, 1885. 250 probated. 214 disposed. 72 in care Dec 31, 1885. 193 did well, 1 fined, 14 did not improve, 7 defaulted.
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Minstrel Sullivans Night Run at Koster and Bial’s
Albany Journal correspondence recalls Slugger Sullivan and Billy Madden visiting a beer ball after midnight at Koster and Bial's. They allegedly drank heavily, vandalized the cork trophy ceiling, and frightened the actresses and staff before the Boston man departed.
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Boston
Corkscrew Comedy Delays Ceiling Destruction In Theater
Inside M. Doherty and Co a chorus girl pleads for a cork to be opened as a pugilist and companions pull cork after cork from the ceiling. The manager warns but cannot stop the act until a bottle is opened to distract the room and save the decor.
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Private Vice Presidents room at the Capitol described
The Washington Post tours the Vice Presidents room adjoining the Marble room in the Capitol. It highlights north windows with views of Washington landmarks, luxurious furnishings, and a history including a famed Rembrandt Peale portrait of George Washington and a bust of Lafayette Foster in the entry.
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Worster Tims Explains Mortgage Bond Sale Rejection
The report notes the defeat of selling New York and New England Second mortgage bonds at a price leaving the State $94 000 short of bids. The treasurer and governing council rejected the offer in unanimity citing reasons and inferences, leaving the legislature and people in uncertainty about the rationale and future arrangements.
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Mecklenburg County Voting Rights Attacked by Voters
A 4 letter Mecklenburg signature letter reports widespread intimidation of colored voters in the county. It cites a preacher burned out for politics, church closures, assaults in sanctuaries, and a colored Democrat’s death with no burial due to politics, urging Northern readers to note such acts.
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Barber John Mullen Held on Counterfeiting Charge
John Mullen was held in 1000 bail yesterday to appear before Commissioner Hallett next Saturday to answer to a counterfeiting charge involving $1 silver pieces. Mullden was detected by Major McIlrath of the US Treasury and arrested by the Ninth Division at his employer Thomas H. McGrath's shop at 277 Pynchon Street.
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Hammondi's Embezzlement Case Across Borders
Louis Hammondi, once head cutter for L. P. Hollander & Co. of Boston, left Paris for Montreal after stealing goods and mortgaging property. Reappearing in Boston, he was arrested on embezzlement charges, photographed at Black's, and jailed in the Tombs. Some stolen silk and lace were recovered from South End pawnshops. He had previously vanished amid debts, with his wife in Montreal unaware of his crimes.
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Tribulations of a Bride in Forgery Case
Abbie D Thomas a bride of one week is arrested for uttering a forged $1000 note on E L Chaffee of Boston Loan Co. A second forged note in the name Abbie D Lucas was found in her Northampton Street room. Her husband John Thomas refunded the paid amount and denied knowledge. In Municipal Court she was bound over to the Superior Court on $1200.
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Pinkerton Agent Praises Boston Police During Visit
William A. Pinkerton of Chicago arrived in Boston for a brief pleasure trip. He met Chief Inspector Hanscom and officers at police headquarters, praising their efficiency and recent good work. He predicted criminals would find Boston a hard place to operate. He planned to stay a day or two more.
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Captain Nickerson Seamen’s Bethel Sees Aid Demand Rise
Captain Nickerson of the Seamen’s Bethel reports a likely surge in shipwrecked seamen seeking aid. Many arrive from afar in destitute condition, and within a week several wrecked sailors came needing clothing, one with only a light undershirt and trousers. he provided second-hand garments collected by friends.
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Boston and Suburban Rail Timetable Fragments
A dense list of train departures and connections from Boston to Springfield Albany Worcester and beyond. Includes varying times for local and express trains, through sleepers, through cars, and Sunday schedules with many station names and routes.
Fragmented OCR Schedule Fragment with Transit Notes
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Lowell transit timetable has scattered stop times
A dense list of stop times and fares appears for Lowell and neighboring towns with numerous hours in am and pm. Entries include Lowell, Wilmington, Wakefield, Medford, and Reading schedules, plus notices for other depots and routes.
Boston Eastern Division Schedule Fragments
Rail timetable notes list Boston to various New England towns with multiple departure times and routes. Includes stops at Lynn Revere Chelsea Somerville and connections to Portland Bangor St John and Halifax. Personal names James Furkes and Flanders noted as officials.
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Train schedule details from 1888省 Boston lines and Pullman services
The excerpt lists multiple train times and destinations from Boston area routes dated Oct 18 1888. It mentions Pullman sleeping cars to New York Central, services to Chicago via a central sleeping car, and numerous stops including Troy Baldwinville Athol and Worcester. It outlines daily operations including Sundays with extensive timetable figures and connections.
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Corcurdy Railroad and Branches Schedule Fragment
Incomplete OCR notes show a schedule fragment for Corcurdy Railroad and its branches with dates around October 5 1855 and sporadic times and fares. The text is garbled with partial figures and nonstandard phrases, giving no clear actions or destinations.
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