California and Pacific Coast Conquest by Fremont Era
The article recounts John C. Frémont’s actions in California during 1846 1847 detailing his expeditions his clash with Mexican and British forces his temporary retreat and ultimate plant of the American flag at Monterey Commodore Sloat later raised the flag confirming U S hold and Frémonts later political military career including his presid ency bids and commands It also notes later deaths including William Malcom and Gilbert Paris Whitman and the passing of British MP David Pugh and Father Mahoney with Cord being among obituaries in the period.
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George Bancroft
Benton
California
Monterey
Mexico
Washington
United States
Sloat
Admiral Seymour
Granterey
Commodore Sloat
Fremont
Commodore Stockton
Kearney
Polk
Santa Fe
Mariposa Estate
Federal
Senate
King of Prussia
Royal Geographical Society of London
Pacific
New Party
Philadelphia
McLane
Covention
Isaac Sherman
Lincoln
Broadway
Nathaniel P. Banks
Charles James
Sherman
Robinson
Kansas
Banks
Dayton
New Jersey
Simon Cameron
Pennsylvania
Cameron
James Buchanan
Buchanan
Regular Army
Department of Missouri
Western District
Missouri River
Springfield
Mountain Department
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Stonewall Jackson
Shenandoah Valley
Potomac
Harrisburg
Cedar Keys
Pope
Cleveland
Arizona
Southern Railway
William Malcom
Syracuse
N. Y
Malcom
Russia
England
Italy
Gilbert Paris Whitman
Rockport
Johnston
Kk. I
Annisquam Mills
David Pugh
House of Commons
Carmarthenshire
Wales
Father Mahoney
Denver
Col
Long-lived matron of 1795 birth famed for charity
Born in 1795, she kept abreast of current politics and social topics until her last days. Beloved in the village for boundless generosity and large-hearted sympathy, she inspired both young and old with serene cheerfulness. As strength faded, her kindness and contented spirit persisted to the end. S. E.
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S. E
Harrison Letter On Free Trade Misattributed Denied
Carlisle Pa July 12 The National Grangers Exhibition secretary Colonel R E Thomas received a letter said to be from President Harrison about tariffs and education of farmers. A subsequent Washington posting stated the Carlisle letter is not genuine and Harrison did not express such views.
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National Grangers
Williams’s Grove
Pennsylvania
Benjamin Harrison
Washington
Carlisle
Harrison
Seizure of Mattie C. Dyer at Ounalaska sparks dispute
Port Townsend reports Captain Mockler of the sealing schooner Mattie C. Dyer seized June 19 at Ounalaska by Deputy Collector Edmunds. Guns and hunting gear were taken ashore. Mockler claims no Behring Sea exposure and challenges evidence. The Bear cutter was present. the Harry Dennis arrived with many skins but slipped away. Sealing vessels overall report large catches.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Mattie C. Dyer
Mockler
Ounalaska
Edmunds
Behring Sea
Bear
Lhe Rush
Harry Dennis
Young Man Shoots Self in Nashua Basement
In Nasavua New Hampshire Fred W. Baker aged twenty shot himself in the brain with a revolver at Mrs Wilder's eating rooms in Spalding's block. He was a native of Hingham Massachusetts and recently worked at the Cortland House in Lynn. Doctors say he may live only a short time. authorities suspect temporary insanity due to lingering grippe.
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Nasavua
N. H
Fred W. Baker
Lynn
Judge voids Lennon's liquor license in Dracut case
Judge Hadley voided John Lennon's $8060 liquor license in Dracut for a tenement sale of liquor to be drunk on the premises. The defendant was fined $50 and costs for maintaining a liquor nuisance and appealed to the Supreme Court. He held the license illegal and violated law as sales occurred May 9 to June 24.
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John Lennon
Dracut
Hadley
Supreme Court
Missing jewels found by chambermaid in bed at Mrs Stevens
In Newport R I on July 13 Mrs Paran Stevens's jewels were discovered yesterday morning by Maggie an Irish maid beneath a pillow on the bed. The police suspect inside involvement and continue investigations while awaiting certainty to press charges.
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Newport
R. L
Naval orders reassignments and inspections announced
Naval orders list changes at League Island yard and Naval Academy. Mayo Dyer remains as inspector of ordnance at League Island. W. W. Hendrickson continues at the Naval Academy through Sept. 30. G. W. Pigman shifts to equipment officer at League Island. Duncan Kennedy moved from the Board of Organization to Pensacola on the 16th.
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Washington, D. C
Sproran
Naval
Mayo Dyer
League Island Yard
W. W. Hendrickson
Naval Academy
G. W. Pigman
Duncan Kennedy
Pensacola
Hartworp Private Discharged After Court Martial
Private Barton of Company F, First Regiment, GC. N. G. was tried for disobedience to orders and dismissed from military service by the Governor. He is disqualified from reentering the militia for five years. The sentence is described as unprecedented in the state's military annals.
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Hartworp
Conn
Barton
First Regiment
GC. N. G
Portland Man Killed Repairing Shotgun at Work
Allen B. Moulton aged about fifty five and a partner in W. and C. R. Milliken was shot through the heart and killed instantly while repairing a shotgun yesterday morning not knowing it was loaded. He had served the firm twenty five years and leaves a widow and two children.
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Portland
Allen B. Moulton
W. & C. R. Milliken
Terrible Baden Train Collision Kills Six Near San Mateo
A wagon carrying fifteen people was struck by a train near a cemetery in Baden, San Mateo County. Six people were killed outright and the rest injured as passengers were thrown about.
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San Francisco
Baden
San Mateo County
Tragic Accident In Faun River Distress at Doctor’s Home
A horse belonging to Dr. Peckham bolted when a windblown object startled it at his gate. The doctor's six year old daughter, seated in a buggy, was thrown out and the wheels passed over her throat head and bowels causing injuries likely to be fatal.
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Faun River
Wool-Growing Industry Ruined by Proposed Duty
A letter from Louis Windmuller argues against new wool and camel hair duties, stating free admission keeps prices low and hurts existing wool growers. It warns tariffs will raise carpet costs, reduce domestic production, and still force English imports. Preston GB Plumb is cited as the adding agent in Washington.
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New York
Louis Windmuller
Preston GB
Plumb
United States
Kansas
Washington, D. Cc
Labor Union Meeting Sets Parade Chief Marshal
The Central Labor Union met at 724 Washington street and elected J. R. Anslow as chief marshal for the Labor Day parade. Delegates from Carpenters District Council and Sailors and Firemen's Union reported shipments and finance. A picnic plan for July 28 at Sharon Heights was set, and union activities included weekly assessments and plans for a larger parade turnout.
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Central Labor Union
Washington Street
Local Assembly
Sailors and Firemen’s Union
Amalgamated Building Trades Council
Carpenters’ District Council
Sailors and
J. R. Anslow
Cigar Makers’ Union No. 97
Type Hall
A.G. Uhlig
Carpenters’ Executive Committee
Carpenters
Sharon Heights
Dexter Hall
J. J. Murphy
P. J. Devine
Michael Laily
John Scanlan
John Shannon
Water Department Assembly
Forester Hall
Carpenters’ District
W. J. Shields
Jol T. White
Hugh McKay
Boston
Lynn
O. Marshall
Union 33
Naval Fleet at Bath Hosts North Atlantic Officers
The North Atlantic Squadron arrived in Bath aboard the ships Ar-sarge Baltimore Petrel and Dolphin with a social lawn party hosted by General T. W. Hyde. The harbor buzzed with craft and a Togus Band concert followed a lavish waterfront reception.
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Barn
Olanearsarge
Baltimore
Bath
Petrel
Dolphin
T. W. Hyde
Tleeta
Togus
Robinson
Portland
McKinley in Trouble as Warwick Gains Ground in 16th District
Ex Lieutenant Governor John G. Warwick of Massillon Ohio, nominated by Democrats in the 16th district to oppose McKinley, is seen by Governor Hoadly as likely to win. The district, redrawn last year, voted strongly Democratic, with Medina favoring Foraker over Campbell.
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N. Y
Holmes
Wayne
Stark
Medina
Campbell
Medina County
Foraker
McKinley
Carroll
Columbiana
Mahoning
Warwick
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Commodore Garrison
Ireland
Aluman & Co
Canton
Democratic Party of
Ohio
King
John H. Wallace
Columbiana County
Joseph D. Taylor
Open Letter from Quinnebaug Poet Attacks Tariffs and Greed
The town poet Drar Unene Sam writes an open letter condemning tariff policy and political corruption. He argues protection benefits Pennsylvanians at the expense of others, questions infant industries, and urges Uncle Sam to awaken and steer the Constitution away from fraud and greed. He calls for honest leadership and a united, fair economy.
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Quinnebaug
Sam
New Books in Political Economy and Church Critique
Review covers Macyane on political economy for general readers, noting money as first topic and bank currency as credit form. It critiques President Walker’s profits theory and praises its practical aim for schooling. Also evaluates The Church's Certain Faith by George Zapriski Gray as a dull but devout work, with mixed liberal emphasis and reverent tone.
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United States
Macvane
John Stuart Mill
Macyane
Walker
Hichards
M. Macrane
New York
Ettingham, Maynard & Co
American Science Series
Francis A. Walker
Henry Holt
Boston
Damie
Upham
Hobart Guild
University of Michigan
Baldwin
Dean Gray
Episcopal Church
Jesus Christ
Jesus of Nazareth
George Zapriskie Gray
Houghton, Mittin & C
John Smith
Lnearly Lost
Annie M. Hucker
G. W. Dillingham
Republicans Prepare for State Convention and Leadership Debate
The Springfield Republican reports the next Republican State convention will have 1265 delegates, replacing the former 1400. Speculation centers on whether Cogswell or Greenhalge of Lowell will chair, with Greenhalge favored for his newer influence and wit.
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Springfield
Reed
Greenharge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lowell
Washington
West End
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Tremont Nat
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Blackstone N. Bank
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Wichita, Kan
Suffolk N. Bank
Hit Man
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Fassum Pais Rivers RR
Boston Storage Warehouse Co
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McKay
Ft. Payne Inv
Jenn. Land Co
City of
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Enna National Bank
Vo Geor
New England Mort. Sec. Co
Alen
Ge Hins Electrical Mfg. Co
Bank of Portland
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Stark Mills
City of Cincinnati
Alsto
Old Colony Pm Co
Gt. Falls Man‘fg Co
Payne Iron Co
R. L. Day & CO
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FE. & T. Fairbanks & Co
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Eli Hill Association
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Cheshire RK. Fed. —Ly Order of Trustee
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Eagle Bk
Suffolk Nat. Bank
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Nat. Bank
Boylston Nat
Mechanics’ Nat. Bank
Worcester
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American Steel Car Wheel Co
Union Pacific RR
Phila
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Golumbian Nat. Bank
Aes
MckKay & Big
H. M. Asso
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American Insurance Co
American Waltham Watch Co
McMay & Big
H.M. Asso
Ft. Payne Coal & Iron Co
Chelsea
Rutland RR
Old Colony
Consol, RR
Washington National Bank
Eliot Insurance Co
Portland, Saco
Nrne
F. & T. Fairbanks & Co
Nat. BR
Lewiston Hills Co
Lewiston
Tripp Manly. Co
First Ward
Soulston Insurance Co
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City of Boston
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Long Duck Co
New Jers
Mage
N.Y
Cedar Rap
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McKay & Big
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