New Motor Claims Stir Amid Keely Debate in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia man touts a bisulphide of carbon powered motor as highly efficient. Despite recent tests, support wanes due to disapproval from motor pioneer Keely. The piece notes country youths increasingly seek city work while others return to farming, and reports a heated clash as Gen. Abe Buford accuses Brother Talmage of stealing a sermon titled The Turf and the Church, signaling tense religious currents.
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Philadelphia
Keely
Abe Buford
Brother Talmage
Brooklyn Divine
Connecticut youth delays train to fetch hidden package
A Connecticut man persuaded a conductor to detain a train while he retrieved a valuable package left in the palace car of the Shore Line road. The package held a pound of French confectionery and was later returned from Providence after telegrams and portal cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciara Louise Kellogg
Connecticut
Shore Line Road
Providence
Republican Newspapers Denounce Hubbells Assessment Circular
Across the country many GOP papers condemn Hubbell's assessment circular and the congressional work of this session. They claim disgust with ring rule and corruption in official circles runs deep, while some independents may abandon the old party if it does not reform under Robeson and Keifer’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbell
Ring Rule
Kravery
Robeson, Keifer & Co
Garfield funds alleged control for Indiana defeat
A Chicago News correspondent claims Jay Gould raised funds to sway Ohio and Indiana in 1880. The report says Garfield would appoint a Supreme Court judge aligned with Gould to oppose Thurman Pacific railroad regulation as unconstitutional.
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Garfield
Indiana
Chicago News
Jay Gould
Ohio
Supreme Bench
Gould
Thurman Pacific
Wheat crop outlook contrasts with Globe report
Our paper notes the Globe cites grim US and Canada winter and spring wheat prospects with rust risk and poor corn yields. We counter that latest advices show better spring wheat promise in Canada and the northwest, and that export margins may shrink but domestic supply remains adequate.
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Toronto Globe
Ocean
Canada
Pattison Seeks Pennsylvania Nomination Attracts Broad Attention
The nomination of Mr. Pattison by Pennsylvania Democrats draws unusual cross party interest. The New York Tribune appraises Pattison highly despite local party bosses opposing him, while the New York Times notes he may win broad independent support. Republicans face a weak outlook amid boss and spoils systems, with calls for Don Cameron to relinquish power. The Philadelphia Times leans toward Pattison winning and finds the scene favorable.
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Pattison
Pennsylvania
New York ‘Tribune
New York Times
Keystone
Don Cameron
Philadelphia Times
Guiteau Faces Hanging as Execution Nears at Jail
Washington reports Guiteau girds for death with grim faith in reprieve hopes fading. Guards, warden, and Dr. Hicks prepare the gallows area. a private autopsy plan shifts after opposition. Guiteau sees himself as God’s man, clinging to escape schemes and last prayers before the scaffold.
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Washington
Guiteau
Moreig
Thas
Bng
Society of the Death Watch
Scoville
Reed
Hicks
Guileau
Tess
Bea
Crocker
Warden Crocker
Duistnet
Corkhill
Gauiteau
Ulteau
United States
Arthur
Guitean
New York Associated Press
Charles H. Reed
Charles
Minster
Guilean
Hhis Tel
Mr. Reed
Farrwell
Bis
Dr. Godding
Vermont Democratic State Convention Nominates Eaton For Governor
The Vermont Democratic convention in Montpelier on June 29 nominated George E. Eaton of Danville for governor after an early call to order by Hiram Atkins. The platform urged tariff reform, civil service merit, a single currency, economy, and anti corruption, with support for fair ballots and post office reform. Adjourned after adopting the resolutions with broad support while also noting concurrent actions in Michigan and Indiana conventions.
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C. F. Grove
Hartland
B. F. Pollara
Rutland
Jacob Kent
Newbury
George W. Hi
Johnson
L. C. Butler
Essex
Maj. N.P. Bowman
St. Johnsbury
George E. Eaton
Danville
A. M. Dickey
Bradford
J.J. Randall
M. A. Goodard
Ludlow
Mr. Eaton
E. N. Bullora
Swanton
F. W. McGettries
B. & Smalley
Willard M. Gay
West Randolph
J. W.currier
Conlan
Eaton
Vermont
Green Hills
Republican Party
Post Office Department
Weymouse
Party of Purity
Naval
Interior
Star Route Mail
Jackson
Mich
Daniel P. Sagendorph
William G. Brown
A. Lowry
K. L. Brewer
Lane
B. C. Newell
Terre Haute
Led
Rockville
John EK. Lamb
Democratic State Committee Schedules Conventions Across New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Democratic State Committee met at Phenix hall Concord with A. L. Meserve as chairman and J. B. Tremore as secretary. They appointed numerous conventions across districts for September and October including State, Congressional, Councillor, County, Senatorial, and various district meetings in Dover Concord Manchester Claremont Woodsville and other towns.
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Concord
N. H
Democratic State Committee
Phenix Hall
A. L. Meserve
Itremore
Forenoon
Dover
Secon
Manchester
Claremont
Woodsville
Rockinghamn
Eppling
Stratford
Somersworth
Belknap
Laconia
Carroll
Ossipee
Merrimack
Hinsborough
Nashua
Chesshire
Keene
Sullivan
Newport
Grafton
Coos
Lancaster
Bethlehem
Hanover
Plymouth
Tilton
Wolfboro
Warrington
Northwood
Rochester
Fitzwilliam
Peterboro
New Boston
Nashkua
Derry
Oxeter
Newmarket
Portsmouth
Aia
Reform theme highlighted at Woodstock Fourth of July event
Sevntor Warner Miller of New York will speak on Civil and Administrative Reform at Roseland Park. Addresses by Dr. R S Storrs, President Bartlett of Dartmouth, ex-Postmaster James, Chief Justice Drake, and Gov. Bigelow of Connecticut will preside. An unpublished poem by Soarteow will be read.
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Washington, D.C
Roseland Park
Woodstock
Conn
Sevntor
Warner Miller
New York
R.S. Storrs
Brooklyp
Bartlett
Dartmouth College
Soarteow
Gov. Bigelow
Cogrecient
Harvard Yale College Championship Rowing Race Planned
NEw London Conn June 29 Arrangements are made for the annual race between Harvard and Yale for the college championship in New London if Thames water is calm enough The Harvard and Yale crews have trained in the river vicinity with Yale adopting a short stroke and two men paired in the boat Both teams show good form and a referee from Yale Prof Wheeler and Harvard Prof Agassiz are in attendance The race is expected to start near 430 PM with forecast favorable water conditions and a strong Harvard turnout.
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New London
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Columbia
Hull
Curtis
Beiling
Wheeler
Prof. Agassiz
Prof
Mumford
Cabott
Senate Adjourns After Brief Debate On Naval Bills
In Washington on June 29 the senate spent most of the day on the legislative appropriation bill and adjourned without action. In the house, naval affairs chair Harris pressed his bill for a new navy as Hewitt attacked Robeson administration and monitors. Reports also note Capt. Howgate seen in Syracuse and nominations sent to the senate for Alabama claims court.
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Washington
Senate
House
Harris
Naval Affairs Committee
Hewitt
Robeson
United States
the Presidenc
Aay
Court of Alabama Claims
Hezekiah G. Wells
Michigan
James Harlan
Iowa
Asa French
Massachusetts
Daniel W. Fessenden
Maine
Merritt Barker
16Th Infanty
Noted Benton resident ends life amid poverty and illness
Charles Amen of Benton died by his own hand Thursday after extreme poverty and illness. The report also details a string of cons by Charles A Tilton a 24 year old who posed as a Denver heir in Lowell and fled after large debts and a $25 loan from a young woman. Detective McCaffery of Lewell captured Tilton in Providence. A Gloucester mail bag theft linked to Ashly robbery tied to New Bedford arrest, with a $3,583.70 check from George J Dorr & Co. of Boston missing.
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Charles Amen
Benton
Charles A. Tilton
Lowell
Denver
McCaffery
Lewell
Providence
R. I
Ashly
New Bedford
Gloucester
George J. Dorr & Co
National Exchange Bank of
Boston
W. B. Brynes
Portsmouth navy yard to resume work after Chandler order
Officers and employes at the Portsmouth navy yard receive relief as Secretary Chandler orders the continuation of work set to suspend tomorrow. Frank T. Lewis of Plymouth named assistant superintendent at Plymouth, duties starting July 1. A bold burglar steals $35 from Joshua Locke in Dover, with other similar petty thefts reported citywide.
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Portsmouth Navy Yard
Chandler
Frank T. Lewis
Plymouth
Cle
Boston, Concord and Montreal
Pat On
Joshua Locke
Dover
Burglaries and arrests shadow early July town news
Miss M S Andersons millinery shop at 655 Pewex street Lawrence was burgled Wednesday night with 300 dollars stolen. Dr M L Scott faced 5000 bail at Northampton on abortion charge involving Kate White who is in critical condition. Rockport plans Fourth of July anvil salute and races with prizes for contestants. Newheedeen reports two missing sailors from schooner Mabel Dillaney found and to be sent home by the American consul. Fowler and Barney, Williamstown grocers, vanished with debts about 2000 dollars, leaving stock mortgaged and horses missing.
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M. S. Anderson
Pewex Street
Lawrence
M. L. Scott
Northampton
Kate White
Rockport
Dames Kimurdock
Wrageatan
Newheedeen
Gloucester
Mabel Dillaney
David Ehler
Edward Damsel
Beng
Lumenberg
Sambro
Halifax
Fowler & Barney
Williamstown
Te North Woods
Fire damages several Haven Street shops in Wakefield area
A early morning blaze reached three buildings on Haven Street near the Guston and Maine depot. Losses include insured goods and structures owned by Martha J. Greenwood and occupants M A Stone William Mears and W H Hanley. Total damage near 12000 dollars.
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S. J. Higgins
Haven Street
Guston
Maine
Wakefield
Stoneham
Martha J. Geenwood
M. A.stone
Higgins
William Mears
Tepants
Merk Cummings
Dennegan
John Kemplop
Roburn
Stone
Martha J. Greenwood
M. A. Stone
Wiliam Mears
W. H. Hanley
Dakota
Larrimore
D.T
Frank Harris
Woodstock
Als
Union Hotel
Dan Smith
W.D. Kendrick
Adler
Ames
Keiser & Reagan
Shone
Sherman Square
Charlestown
A. Folsom
Lowell
T. Jordan
Osgood & Co
Hose Company No.1
Rutherford Avenue
South Baton Street
James Miller
Stephen Darling
Boston
Lalley & Sullivan
Northampton Street
Albany Street
Thomas Mullen
Cottege and
Fyerett Streets
Bates College Commencement Exercises Held In Lewiston
Bates College held its commencement with a crowded hall and a full degree schedule including AB and AM diplomas. Honorary degrees were awarded to Rev. Owen Street Rev. Dawson Burns and Hon Joeene Hale among others. Prizes were announced and Lt. Bayard and Homerston received recognitions.
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Lewistom
Bates College
Wilton Murch
Carmel
Irwin Loranus Harlow
Auburn
the College
Lewis Timothy McKenney
Dexter
Ohm Hobbs Tracy
Minot
the Citizen
Irving Milburn Norcross
Winthrop
John Carroll Perkins
Eamrud Russell Richards
Fermingtoon
Faith
Stephen
Arthur Lowell
John Wesley Douglass
Gardiner
William Goding Clark
Algona
Iowa
A. M
D. D
Owen Street
Lowell
Mass
Dawson Burns
London
LL. J
Joeene Hale
D. W
A. Morey
Providence
R.J
C. L. Sargent
F. B. Manson
K. Chadwick
Gilmas Marston
Exeter
William Meredith
Boston
John C. Webster
Illinois
OC. H. Cooper
Elcetca
L. W. DD. Worthen
Daniel J. Noyes
Brown
Hamilton
George B. Nichols
Edwin 4. Daves
A.C. Weuster
George H. Stevens
W.C. Powers
Hrbert D. Ryder
C. M. Andrews
Carle Lord
Henry L. Moore
W.h.small
H. K. Foster
J. 4. Cord
J. W. Chapman
Edmund D. Libbey
H.J. Carreman
H.G. Kitnledge
George VP
Rockwood
Howard Deering
L. KE. Blair
George W. Wright
Jd. A. McNicol
Edwind D. Sanborn
Trinity
Hartford
Conn
Trinity College
Charles
Fischer
New York City
Samuel Loper
Durham
Con
Jeremiah Halsey
Norwich
John Grainard Morgan
Columbia College
Church of Holy Trinity
Pari
France
Freight Rail Strike Near Boston Seeks 25 Cent Daily Rise
Boston freight handlers at the Boston Lowell and Concord stations walked out on Wednesday over a 25 cent per day raise, earning 1.40. They claim other roads pay more and threaten further action while a meeting is set to decide next steps. Eastern railroad later granted the increase, with related situps in Lowell and Charlestown. Other roads show varied daily rates. iron workers in Pittsburgh report ongoing strikes and firm manufacturers.
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North End
Albany
Providence
Landiers
Lowell
Mystic
Lowell Railroad
Eastern Railroad
Charlestown
Boston and Maine
Boston and
Old Colony
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Pratt
Board of Health
KSC
Coed
Echool
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Mystic River
Prison Point
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Trinity Square
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Huntington Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Whitmore
Ward 12
Institute of Technology
Garfield Park
Committee On Finance
Morse
Waru
Finance Committee
Greenough
Ward 9
Devlin
Ward 13
Harvard Chepter
Boylston Bay
Choate
Joseph H. Choate
Theodore Lyman
Brookline
William Gale
Cornell University
H.G. Depny
George L. Baxter
Francis 5
George Dexter
University of Illinois
University of California
G. M. Lane
E.L. Godkin
A. McKenzie
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A.S. Hill
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William G. Hate
A. P. Peabody
H. G. Dezsy
J.B. Thayer
C. L. Sannin
C.Y. Bowditen
Boylston Hall
J.C. Hubbard
Germania Band
Saunders Theatre
Foy
Divinity School
Carl Schurz
Republic
THE
Phi Bets Karra
Plymouth
Massachusetts
John Harvard
Connecticut
Cambridge
Allfelt
Gannel
Europe
Henry George
George
Ireland
Gls@stone
England
Scotland
France
Germany
Evgiard
Closing Exercises at Boston College Commencement Week
The Boston College closing exercises drew Archbishop Williams Governor Long and Mayor Green and 60 clergy to a packed hall. Essays poems and the valedictory addressed life and friendships amid awards to graduates and medals to top students.
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Boston College
Archbishop Williams
Gov. Long
Mayor Green
William F. Powers
Saint Cecilia Society
Father Cassidy
Joseph V. Tracy
Peter F. Gartland
John J. Moore
Brown
Augustine L. Rafter
Daniel H. Reardon
Denis F. Lee
Eaward J. Fegan
Edward Fitzgerald
Francis M. O'Donnell
Hugh K. Kelly
John J. Cahalan
John J. O'Connell
Joseph I. McLaughlie
Michael J. Welch
Samson A. Callanan
Thomas H. Mc Laughlie
Patrick HM. Casey
Francis E. Burke
Charles F. Kelly
Maurice P. Foley
Daniel F. Hogan
Philip J. Forley
George A. Lyons
Patrick Coleman
Tbhiro Maihbewatics
Jeremiah J. Lyons
Jeremiah G. Foley
Matthew M. Murray
James A. Walsh
Daniel F
Thomas M. Shay
Rev. L. J. O'Toole
John B. Kel
N. M. Williams
Michael R. McCarthy
Fulton
Reading
Gerge A. Lyone
Nellie Stratton Weds Rev George Allchier at Chestnut Street
A wedding at the Stratton residence on Chestnut street united Nellie M Stratton daughter of the host and Rev George Allchier. Rev A G Ball officiated with Fred Wilson and Lizzie Straiten as attendants. The couple plan to sail for Osaka in August where Allchier will serve as a missionary. A farewell reception will honor them at Natick church upon their return.
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Danforth D. Stratton
Chestnut Street
Nellie M. Stratton
George Allcbir
A. G. Ball
Fred Wilson
Lizzie
Osaka
Japan
Allichir
Allcbir
Natick
A. G. Whitnar
Harry E. Aldrch
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Charles A. Bennett
Thomas 5. Kurr
George H. Conant
Edward W. Frentz
Charles D. Jones
W. Stedman Kent
Barry C. Miller
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