Lunatic Crank Delivers Visit To Governor Hill In Ausany
A six foot tall man with red hair and beard entered Governor Hill's executive chamber in Ausany New York around 11:30 AM demanding a judicial inquiry into his mental condition. He was detained by two detectives and later given a meal. The German-born suspect, Differbocker of Frankfort Herkimer County, had previously been housed in Utica and Binghamton asylums before escaping to seek Governor Hill's aid.
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Baden
Germany
Differbocker
Frankfort
Herkimer County
Utica
Binghamton
Herkimer County House
Governor Hill
Fisheries Cases Ad County Admi검색
The David J. Adams and Ella M. Doughty admiralty cases at Halifax are to be concluded tomorrow after evidence is heard followed by counsel arguments, weather permitting.
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Halifax
David J. Adams
Ella M. Doughty
Southern Newspaper Sold in Atlanta Deal
Atlanta June 1 Colonel Paul Jones has sold the Evening Journal to a nine member group including R. M. Pulsifer Hokea I H. H. Cabaniss Josiah Carter Henry Jack Frank P. Rice Charles A. Collier Br Parsons and Jacob.
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Southern
Atlanta, Ga
Paul Jones
Evening Journal
R. M. Pulsifer
Hokea
H. H. Cabaniss
Josiah Carter
Henry Jack
Frank P. Rice
Charles A. Collier
Br . Parsons
Jacob
Paralysis strikes Professor Baird with death expected
This morning reports Professor Spencer F. Baird of the Smithsonian Institution is stricken with paralysis and death is momentarily anticipated. The item is part of a broad news roundup including politics, transportation, and social events of the era.
Major Ben Perley Poore Funeral Held in Rain
The funeral of Major Ben Perley Poore at Indian Hill farm drew a large crowd despite a heavy rain. Rev. J. H. Van Buren led services. pallbearers were former A and H, including General Samuel C. Lawrence and ex-Major James A. Fox. Attendees included ex-Governor Smyth, Harriet Prescott Spofford, and Gridiron Club representatives. remains interred at Walnut Hill cemetery.
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Indian Hill Farm
J. H. van Buren
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Newburyport
The
Loyal Legion
John J. Currier
Harriet Pregcott Spofford
Nellie Dodge
Providence
R. I
Gridiron Club
Washington, D. C
Samuel C. Lawrence
James A. Fox
Cambridge
John L. Stevenson
John Mack
A. P. Martin
W. H. Cundy
All Aire
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
Walon
David W. Low
Essex Agricultura Society
C. L. Ayers
G. W. Snow
Newburyh Loyal Legion
Rom Brebanton
Boyd Post
Farmers’ Club
West Newbury
Indian Hill
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Dartmouth Commencement Week Schedule Announced
Hanover N H June 1 The Dartmouth College commencement programme lists events from June 26 to 10 p m including a baccalaureate sermon by President Bartlett a Y M C A address by Rev John E Todd D D of New Haven and multiple graduation and alumni events across several days with Phi Beta Kappa society activities and trustee receptions.
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N. H
Dartmouth College
Bartlett
Young Men’s Christian Association
John E. Todd
New Haven
Conn
New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts
Chandler Scientific Department
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Frederick Chase
George Hoadley
The
Association of Alumni
Wilson All
Rollins Chapel
Dissolution of Pastoral Relation at First Congregational Church
An ecclesiastical council held at Franklin Street Congregational Church East Somerville with 27 delegates and Rev Dr Mason presiding reported resolutions concurring in the dissolution of the pastoral relation with Rev Dr W E Merriman. The council expressed regret at methods used by some church members and cited discord with Congregational usage.
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Franklin Street Congregational Church
East Somerville
Mason
Arlington
W. E. Merriman
First Congregational Church
Merriman
Radical Union opens amid anti Gladstonian mood in Birmingham
The inaugural Radical Union conference in Birmingham with 2000 delegates heard Lord Hartington and Joseph Chamberlain condemn Gladstonian policies amid calls for broader Ireland local government within imperial supremacy. Bright letters denounce Gladstone and Parnellites while plans for London electoral organization are discussed. Paris reports Opéra Comique debris cleared with seventy bodies found.
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The
Radical Union
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Hartington
Ireland
Great Britain
Gladstonians
Chamberlain
Parnellites
John Bright
Liberal Party
Gladstone
Lord Palmerston
Russia
Thistle Wins Royal Thames Yacht Race Over Fifty Miles
London June 1 The yacht race on the Royal Thames fifty mile course was won by the Thistle in six hours. The Genesta was second in six hours twenty five minutes and the Irex third in six hours twenty three minutes. Sleuthhound did not have a timed finish. The race marked a fair trial for the Thistle as the leading yacht.
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London
Royal Thames
Thistle
Irex
Genesta
Sleuthhound
Genestas
Trex
Kistle
Holehaven
Nore
Gaudaur’s win halts Beach Hanlan race plans in London
London reports fan and backer disappointment after Gaudaur defeats Hanlan in the match, leaving Beach’s backers pressing for a decisive reply. Sakes cable Hanlan’s backer for a position but no answer arrives, creating uncertainty over whether the race will occur.
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London
Beach
Hanlan
Gaudaur
Royal Marriage Arranged Ties Wurttemberg Succession
Beruwer reports a marriage arranged between Duke Albrecht of Württemberg and the daughter of Crown Prince Frederick William. The match is linked to the Württemberg succession question.
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Albrecht of
The Times Publishes Final Parrellism and Crime Article
The Times of London releases the third and final installment in its series on Parnellism and Crime detailing the Irish American conspiracy. It states Clan na Gael is the essence of the National League and that the latter relies on rhetoric while the former handles the real work.
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TIMES
London
the Times Today
Clan-na-Gael
National League
Cambridge Crew Funds Sought For Harvard Race
The Cambridge University Boat Club president calls on students to donate toward sending a Cambridge crew to America to race Harvard. He argues such contests would strengthen ties between the two institutions and promote good outcomes.
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London
Cambridge University Boat Club
Cambridge
America
Harvard University
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
Warren
Trinity Church
Lambeth
Newark
Berlin
General Boulanger
Paris
M. Rouvier
Senate
Finishing Touches Near for Executive Mansion in Albany
Governor Hill has pressed to complete the Albany executive mansion in time to entertain President Cleveland and party. Furnishings expected in place by Friday or Saturday with elaborate interiors including gilt frescoes, silk tapestry drapes, a crystal chandelier, and Louis XIV styled sitting rooms. A governor’s reception for the president is anticipated.
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N. Y
Spectan
Hill
Executive Mansion
Cleveland
Albany
White House
Scotch Axminster
Presbyterians Allow Instrumental Music in Worship
The United Presbyterian Church general assembly in Parade Philadelphia discussed organ use at Keokuk Iowa. The prohibitory law against instrumental music was repealed, leaving sessions to decide its propriety. the appeal was not sustained though a minority urged its support. A proposition by Rev. J H Brown argued no law forbids instrumental music and urged the appeal be not sustained.
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Paradelphia
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Keokuk
Synod of
Iowa
J. H. Brown
Churches of God
Massive New York Flannel Auction Draws Merchants
Nearly 1000 wholesale merchants attended a 2 million dollar auction sale of flannels in New York on June 1. The sale featured 233 lots including plain scarlet blue white and Saxony flannels. By noon 64 lots were sold with prices per yard ranging from 12 1 4 to 16 cents for scarlet 24 inch scarlet 17 to 20 cents and No 2 27 inch 30 cents. Prices were noted as unusually good and the sale is expected to push retail prices up next fall.
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New York
Pastor W C Stiles Disappears. Insufficient Details
The Rev W C Stiles pastor of the Congregational Church vanished yesterday morning after planning to visit parishioners. Last seen aboard a train to Boston from Concord in the afternoon he failed to attend the prayer meeting, sparking a wide search amid concern. Authorities cite possible insanity from overwork.
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N. H
W.C. Stiles
Congregational Church
Boston
Concord
Dentist Dr Burton C Russell Weds Elsie Renouf in St James Church
Dr Burton C Russell, a prominent dentist of Kerns New Hampshire, married Elsie Renouf today in a decorated St James Episcopal Church. They plan a two week mountain honeymoon and will reside in the city upon return. Mrs Renouf is granddaughter of the late Rev Renouf formerly of Boston.
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Kerns
N. H
Specran
Burton C. Russell
Elsie Renouf
St. James Episcopal Church
Russell
Renouf
Boston
Unfortunate Trip Ends In Critical Baird Condition
Smithsonian Professor Spencer F. Baird lies in a Washington residence in critical condition after failing health for months. Doctors Weir Mitchell and Osler oversee treatment while Langley’s assistant covers duties, with rest and cessation of labor advised. Baird remains semi conscious, little hope of recovery.
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Wasmington
Sproran
Spencer F. Baird
Smithsonian Institute
Regents of the
Langley of
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
S. Weir Mitchell
Professor Baird
Adirondacks
Washington
Mitchell
Osler
Baird
Lincoln
Navy Yard Master Mechanic Removal Stirred By Economy
Washington reports Commodore Harmony declined to discuss secretaryal motives in removing Charlestown Navy Yard master mechanic Hichborn. He cited economy and $5 daily pay savings, while noting no current work for the position and a likely delay in appointing a successor. Rumors of political retrenchment are not supported by the facts.
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Commodore Harmony
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Navy Department
Charlestown Navy Yard
Hichborn
Boston Yard
Washington Monument
Commodore
Charlestown Yard
New York
Charlestown
Shipright
Patrick O'Neil
Ezra L. F Weg
East
Boston
O’neil
Donald McKay
Navy seeks clear plan for two 6000 ton battleships
Washington June 1 Special report on the committee review of designs for two 6000 ton armored battleships. A prize of 15000 dollars awaits the best plan. Secretary Whitney aims to push work once plans are decided to avoid past delays and department scandal.
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Washrneron
Navy Department
Bureau of Construction
Secretary’s
New York Navy Yard
Washington
Whitney
Department
Pension granted to blind Civil War veteran Patterson
In Washington on June 1 the Secretary of the Interior ordered a pension for Francis Patterson formerly of Company G, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth New York infantry. Patterson, blinded in service, will receive $72 a month after years of appeals and prior rejections.
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Washineton
Speciau
Francis Patterson
One Hundred and Fifty-fourth
New York Infantry
Board of Pension Appeals
Largest arrearage suit filed amid $13,338 claim
An Ohio case involves a Delphos resident described as insane, supported by a sister with limited means. He has been rated at $72 monthly since 1865 and will receive $12,346 in back pay, ensuring support for life.
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Ohio
Delphos
Fourth class postmasters named in Capital News
The Postmaster General appointed new fourth class postmasters William C. Andrews Searsport Me Henry A Sawyer South Gardiner Me and David K Streeter Franklin Mass The deficit in the national drill fund may reach forty thousand dollars with payment guaranteed by a committee of responsible subscribers.
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Current Capital News
Washington
Williamc. Andrews
Searsmont
Henry A. Sawyer
South Gardiner
David K. Streeter
Franklin
Mass
National Drill Fund
Rhode Island Republicans Lose Ground as Democrats Rise
Providence June 1 The Rhode Island Legislature sees Democrats gain as Bucklin Democrat of Pawtucket wins state auditor on the second ballot. New sheriffs are all Democrats and the House adjourns for a Tuesday meeting while the Senate tables adjournment.
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Sprcran
Senate
House
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Pawtucket
Samuel H. Cross
Westerly
Bucklin
Providence Journal
Frank E. McFee
Woonsocket
Washington County
Benjamin Case
Bristol County
Crawford L. Pasar
Kent County
Nathaniel Gladding
Newport County
Charles W. Corbett
Providence County
Daniel B. Pond
Edward Tucker
Charles Phinney
William H. Arnold
Burdick
Newport
President Enjoys Cribbage and Fishing at Prospect House
Rain kept the President indoors at Prospect House this morning where he played cribbage. He later fished four hours and reeled three large trout. Tomorrow marks one year since his White House wedding and the party will visit Hell's Pond for a simple celebration with lunches.
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N. Y
White House
Hell’s Pond
Awa
Weather Forecast Signals Light Rain and Warm Winds
The Weather Indications dispatch notes a twenty four hour outlook starting 7 a m Thursday June 2 for New England and eastern New York. Southerly winds are expected with slight changes in temperature and a chance of rain.
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Washington
New England
New York
Meteorological Record of Yesterday’s Observations
Yesterday’s weather report compiles synchronized data from all stations up to 10 p.m. Each observation was taken simultaneously, detailing temperatures, wind, humidity, and atmospheric conditions across locations. The record emphasizes consistency of timing and cross-station comparison.
Arrivals Of Multiple Steamers and Vessels Listed
A long list records arrivals of schooners and steamers to and from multiple ports including Vinalhaven Rockland Rockport New Bedford Nantucket Providence Boston Ellsworth Taunton Wareham Machias Jonesport Quaco and more with ships such as A Tirrell C A Chandler Kate Mary Ellen Nellie Star and Arizona noted as present in New York and at sea with Fastnet Hull Queenstown Liverpool and other ports referenced.
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A. Tirrell
Vinalhaven
C. A. Chandler
Rockland
N. B
William Flint
Sulllivan
Frank Herbert
Rockport
Florence Nowell
Warren L. Potter
New Bedford
A. Heaton
Kate
Mary Ellen
M. Baxter
Stella M. Kenyon
Samuel Wood
Boston
George B. Ferguson
Ellsworth
A. J. Fabens
Kolon
Sands River
Lizzie Brewster
Apple River
Saarbruck
Machias
Nettie B. Kobb
Jdonesport
Racehorse
Mary Brewer
T. B. Dixon
Susan
J. Kennedy
Calais
Empresas
Bangor
Enterprise
Shulee
N.S
Thomas Hix
Iolanthe
William T. Donnell
Phoenix
Charles E. Morrison
David A. Windsor
Otter
Hillsboro
Bat
Eva Mand
Henry May
St. John
Fanny Flint
Rob
Harry
Quaco
Lonpox
Jane
Queenstown
Nasmyth
Liverpool
Sherman on Parties and Civil War Principles Debate
Springfield Ill June 1 Senator Sherman spoke in Representative Hall on the two great parties. He traced their Civil War era roles, Lincoln’s rise, and Democrats’ conduct, praising Republicans for unity, wartime leadership, tax policy, and postwar amnesty while criticizing Northern Democrats for disloyalty and obstruction during reconstruction.
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Golden Circle
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Ohio
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South
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