Duke of Manchester selects vast northwestern homestead
The duke of Manchester reportedly chose a homestead of 11,000,000 acres in the northwestern territory and will not plant all of it this year. Delegates to the state Republican convention show few Germans and lack several prominent German figures. Evidence suggests the Mamevil party machine is pressing hard to beat Thomas in the governorship race, first with Rebie and then with a possible dark horse.
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Duke of Manchester
Lie
Mamevil
Thomas mm
Jordan
Europe
Weky
Eben D. Jordan
James C. Jordan
Predictions and party strength in Maine election debated
The Cincinnati Gazette warns the Maine vote cannot be safely predicted under current conditions and doubts its own information. It notes a Republican plurality may be counted if the convention errs, praising the party organization as near perfect. These remarks echo 1879 1880 sentiments.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Maine
Gazette
Boston Journal
Old Anciens Parade Leadership Recognized At Yorktown
The Ancients enjoyed a favorable parade day and ducked a shower by staying in church. Under Capt Candy the year yielded prosperity with officers joining Yorktown ceremonies led by Gen Lincoln. Cent John Mack elected new commander praised as a true citizen soldier whose interests will be safeguarded.
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Candy
Yorktown
Lincoln
John Mack
Largater
Wales
Inuchter
Martial Aris
Yankee
Massachusetts
State House
Raleigh
Horton
Hale
Coliver
Bolles
Arden
Hollis
Gov. Rice
Mayor Prince
Marshall P. Wilder
Martin
Col. Wider
Mss
Stevens
Gundy
Boston
Poeta
Hawthorne
Emerson
Webster
Phillips
Longfellow
Woathtier
Channing
Brooks
Agassiz
Rogers
Naval Bill Shrinks as House Appropriation Committee Advances
The house appropriation committee nears completion of all appropriation bills and plans rapid action after election cases are disposed of. The naval bill is greatly reduced and will not fund ships, with critics crediting press coverage of Bluederer Robeson as influencing the cut. Watchful oversight from treasury watchdogs is urged to block any hidden schemes.
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House
Bluederer Robeson
Naval Committee
Treasury
New Restrictions Tighten Jewish Rights in Russia
The czar and ministers offer no relief as thousands flee, with new rules banning settlement outside towns, suspending purchase contracts, and barring Sunday business for Jews. Officials responsible for outbreaks face dismissal, but the measures deepen persecution and abolish equal citizenship.
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Rusia
Czar
Reed's 1880 District Race Juiced by Fraud Claims
A correspondent recalls Congressman Tom Reed's 117 vote plurality in a near 34 000 ballot, noting earlier district totals and alleging extensive intimidation and bribery to lift his 1880 result. Gen Anderson contests Reed's seat, citing fraud and irregularities by Reed supporters.
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Tom Reed
Washington
Reed
John Lyneb
John H. Burleigh
Mexico to Raise Import Duties and Lag on Reciprocity
The Post notes Frederick A. Ober's view that Mexico will not consent to US reciprocity due to reliance on import duties to fund railway subsidies. It reports an official decree increasing foreign import duties by 2 percent effective November 1, with expectations of further hikes to honor railway investors. The piece contemplates Mexico eventually liberalizing trade to pay debts and prosper.
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Frederick A. Ober
Mexico
United States
Ober
Don Cameron Attacked as a Corrupt Pennsylvania Senator
Washington critics blast Senator Don Cameron as a product of Pennsylvania corruption. The piece accuses him of trading votes for favors, drunken fits, and serving business interests over public duty, noting his weakened influence after Conkling’s departure and ongoing entanglements with Philadelphia manufacturers.
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Washington
Don Cameron
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Cameron
United States
Simon Cameron
Pennsylvanianaenufacturers
Harrisburg
Hater
Mr. Conkling
Senate
Mr. Cameron
Arthur
Mitchell
Bower
Iris
Pper
Congress
Congress Debates Wool Tax Revision and Public Building Funds
Jfidze Kelley leads a House move to amend section 2504 on duties on wool goods, amid a tight vote that defeated the bill. Senate actions include civil service fund investigations and resolutions on partisan contributions. also public buildings funding in Concord Pensacola Marquette and Brooklyn. Guiteau case appeal denied. ex-wife seeks commutation while jail officials report many requests for execution tickets.
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Washington
Jfidze Kelley
Steinsers
Messrs
Kelley
Beck
Cox
Kasson
Mills
Morrison
Congress
Yeas
Pays
Pendleton
Senate
Committee On Civil Service
Plumb
van Wyck
United States
Pilesse
Briggs
New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Thompson
Kentucky
Heilman
Indiana
Kentusky
New York
Treasury
Pensacola
Marquette
Mich
Bisa
Brooklyn
N. Y
Guiteau
Dunmuire
Reed
Charlie
Crocker
A Warning to Irishmen Who Pare Exer cise Free Speech
In the British House of Commons the repression bill’s first clause passes in committee by 227 to 33. Irish members urge excluding foreign treason trials. the home secretary defends prosecuting British subjects for treason when within England. Debates report votes 125 to 25 and 131 to 22 on related motions while Parnell warns the bill may fuel outrages. The piece also notes Garibaldi’s cremation plans and memorial efforts in Italy with local subscriptions.
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London
House of Commons
Special Commission
Sir William Harcourt
Home Secretary
England
Enelaund
House
Iealy
Ireland
Cowen
Parnell
Phenix Park
Lewis College announces 48th commencement with varied events
Northfield Vermont June 5 Lewis college schedules its 48th commencement for June 11 14 and 15 with cadet camp June 7. Baccalaureate June 11 by Rev William S Hazen. Cadet Capt G J Hobbs will speak at the graduation and Charles H Reed will deliver the annual oration. The event includes a parade military exercises and a cadet ball. The college notes rising enrollment and brighter prospects.
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Northfield
Lewis College
Norwich University
Charles A. Lewis
William S. Hazen
Congregationalist Church
G.J. Hobbs
Uxbridge
Mass
Charles H. Reed
Boston
George W. Hobbs
Lewis
Corps of Cadets
Reed
The
College
Boston School Committee
Worcester Light Infantry Visit to Portland
The Worcester Light Infantry left Worcester for Boston at 5 PM to sail to Portland. In Portland they will be hosted by the Portland Light Infantry at the Falmouth hotel with a harbor sail and evening banquet. Gov. Plaisted Col Kingsbury and Gov. Long staff members are expected, marking the 79th anniversary of incorporation of both companies.
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Boston Post
Worcester
Mass
Worcester Light Infantry
Boston
Portland
Portland Light Infantry
Worcester Company
Falmouth
Gov. Plaisted
Maine
Col. Kingsbury
Gov. Long
Portland and
Caleb Strong
Massachusetts
Ove Commonwealth
Rochester
E. C. Bolles
Salem
Geo. W. McLane
Old Guard of
New York
Old Guard
W. S. B. Hopkine
Worcester Continentals
Gov. Banks
Wnh
Col
Marshall P. Wilder
Lieut. McMurray
Boston Tigers
New York Light Guard
Ole Guard
Hey
Capt. Cundy
Ten. Banks
A. P. Martiro
President Pratt
Common Council
Fancwi Hall
James Dooling
Gen Banks
Gen. Berry
Mr. Bolles
Mr. Horton
Charles E. Pratt
George W. McLane
Col Hopkins
A. P. Martin
M. P. Wicer
Bolles
Capt
Candy
Death at Unsectarian Home Spurs Probe and Bail
In New York on June 5 investigators report cruel treatment at the Unsectarian Home. Several children died from neglect and malnutrition. Superintendent Ram Scar faced 5000 dollar bail as the home was ordered closed. James Timmins of Hoboken, linked to animal cruelty cases, is jailed for beating his wife and child.
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New York
Ramscar
James Timmins
Hoboken
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Ancient and Honorable Artillery marks 244th anniversary
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery company held its 244th anniversary in Boston with a large turnout. The parade moved from the hall to the style house and back, with a noon program and a tribute to fallen members. Officers and honorary staff were listed, and the farewell included a long patriotic sentiment.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston Cadet Band
Simpson’s
South Market
Commercial
State
Washington
School
Beacon Streets
Style House
Pars
Tremont
Hollis Streets
Vincent Latorme
George H. Allen
George P. May
John Sullivan
Thomas Resneaux
James P. Frost
John H., Peak
James H. Smith
John T. Moriarty
Edward Wyman
Isaac Hal} Wright
Marshall P. Wilder
James A. Fox
Nathaniel P. Banks
George O. Carpenter
Samuel C. Lawrence
A. A. Folsom
A. P. Martin
Charles W. Wilder
Charles W
Boston
Charles E. Pratt
Common Council
Sermon by Rev Bolles at Salem military anniversary service
The service drew a large audience at the Salem church with a full choir and an ode by Edward E. Milwards. Rev E C Bolles preached on duty, history, and faith, linking the town’s past leaders and clergymen to the present soldiers as builders of a sacred wall.
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Ab. C. Bolles
D. D
Salem
Goa
L. F. C. Richardson
W. A. Simmons
Henrietta Reed Paige
Alta Pease
Charles R. Adams
W. R. Beker
Basses
H. Cgc
Barnabee
Vincenzo Cirnitlo
B. F. Field, Jr
Edward E. Milwards
Lew
V. Cirillo
John Higeinson
Barnard
Bentley
Clark
Brazer
Thompson
Upham
Old Town
Boston
Maj
Russell
Boston Af
Echos
Bana
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
The Ceremonies on the Common The New Captain
A large crowd gathered as Captain John Mack of Boston received the insignia of office at the common. Officers named for the year include Capt. John Mack, Capt. Samuel Hiehborn, Sergt. William P. Jones, Maj. John McDonough, and multiple sergeants and staff from Boston and surrounding cities.
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John Mack
Boston
Samuel Hiehborn
William P. Jones
John McDonough
A. N. Proctor
Edward E. Wells
Edwin Warner
Samuel H. Babcock
Henry A. Stevens
East Cambridge
J. Henry Taylor
Chelsea
KE. W. Sweet
Worcester
William M. Maynard
Tlyde Park
William Tyner
Samuel Farquhar
Newton
James M. Gleason
William N. Mills
Vincent Laforme
George H. Allen
George P. May
Little Crane Koy Confesses to Accidental Fatal Shot
New light on the Dorchester Lower Mills death of Charlie Ripley shows Eddie Crane, age 7, now admits the pistol may have been in his hands or dropped from them when the fatal shot was fired. He describes taking the weapon from a box after his father placed it there. An inquest will be held.
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Senator Logan
Slinois
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Alabama
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Suez Canal
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Butteville
Ark
San Francisco
Straubvairlig
Sue
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Woerth & Co
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F. Warhington
Fred Feherback
Perham
Minn
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Fargo
Washington
Cowboys
A. P. Martin
Tistory
William H. Whitcomb
William H. Brown
Winslow B. Morton
William Sutton
John
Lyons
J. W. Thompson
Jordan
James Cooney
Lot
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George H. French
M.J. Newsome
Kate Ford
G. F. Thrasher
J. McDonald
B. J. Stephenson
Epen D. Jordan
MartinjKbracher
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J.J. Mundo
Lydia Rowe
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Queen’s Hotel
London
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Parthia
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Messrs. Jordan, Marsh & Co
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Sims
Brady
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Bliss
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Stephen W. Dorsey
United Siates
Senate Committee On
John W. Dorsey
New England
Peck
Miner
Sandusky
O. Bernell
Arkansas
Iiss
Vaile
Boone
James H. Ketner & Co
Washington, D.C
Post Office Department
United States Senate
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John W. Dorsey & Co
Clayton Powell
Senator Dorsey
Rerdell
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MacVeaeh
Berdell
Snell
Turner
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Edward Hall
Canon City
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Union Pacific Railroad
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Dorchester Lower Mills
Wich
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Eddie
Little Charlie
Charlie
Thomas Hickey
Crane
Hutchinson
Vitchburg
South Warelaw Nail Company
Middlefield
George Martin
Thomas Fahey
Thompon
Hopkinton
Worcestler
North Adams
Walter Brown
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Lowell
J. G. Peabody
Compton Ku-Klux
Beutora Standard
Asa Howland
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America
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Frederick Kuonecke
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Sheffield
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Rotherham
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Artillery Company
Everttnione
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Bunker Hil
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John D. Long
Olney
Winthrop
Honorable Artillery Company of London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Robert Keayne
Desth
Sidney Squires
W. R. Ghinden
Willam Sutton
John 8
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E. EK. Allen
Toasimaster
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Roode Island
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Alsox
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Newport
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William P. Bacheller
Franklin
Rhode Island
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Connecticut
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Easton
Conn
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Middletown
E. McLaughlin
Bridgeport
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Jeff Davis
Voy, Bigelow
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Henry J. Bigelow
Harvard Medical School
Tom Macauley
Northampton
Robie and Baker
Burkett
Frank Bacon
H. A. Sawtelle
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Portland Press
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W. H. Dubois
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J. R. Langdon
M. D. White
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G. Nichols
J. W. Hobart
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Chancler
Naval Academy
Frank Cheatham
Tennessee
Ida Cheever
Newburyport
Thea Ara
William Graves
Wallace
Graves
Philip Rowe
Navy Yard
Eugene Sullivan
Rowe
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Miss Orton & Nichols
Young Ladies’ School
Misses Sanford
Ware
Alice Young
Slatersville
Ellen Treat
Mary Ingersoll
Samaria
Joseph Tucker
P. Johnson
R. Wilson
F. H. Beauchamp
E. 8. Walker
E.H. Walker
E. W. Shepherd
C. A. Beauchamp
J.h.stetson
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A. H. Harriman
R. Sanford
A. T
C. G. Barron
H. Merrill
United Forces
White Mountains
Crawford House
Fabyan
Mount Pleasant House
Twin Mountain House
R.H. Chittenden
Sheffield Scientific School
Heidelbere
Kuhne
Dr. Chittenden
Chittenden
Jennie Cramer
Anita
J. W. Candler
John J. Warden
Oceanic
Isles of Shoals
Warren
Warden
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