Washed Away in Xenia Wind Toll and Floods Hit Columbus
A Xenia special reports a tornado or waterspout that tore Water Street homes from foundations, swept the Lattle Miami railroad, and flooded the city. Dozens dead or missing, twenty five bodies found, eleven unaccounted for. The mayor’s office used as morgue. aid drives and relief funds activated. Property losses include timber yards, a powder company, and the Little Miami railroad, with totals in the thousands. Communities rally, with homes and rails destroyed and strangers flocking to help.
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Columbus
Water Street
Aaron Terguson
Samuel Clark
Powell
Bottoms
Morris
Miama Street
Casey
Lendsey
Anderson
Corcoran
Louis Anderson
Stephen Dundon
Orren Morris
William Paul
William Adams
McDowell & Torrence
Miami Powder Company
Little Miami Railroad
Little Miami
Wide storm terror spans Ohio Illinois and beyond
May 13 Cincinnati reports a vast storm system from Xenia through Ohio Indiana and Illinois to Virginia. Heavy rain and hail caused record flooding with 4 inches in Dayton in three hours. Xenia’s culvert failed washing away embankment and destroying cottages. Springfield suffered similar floods with undermined High street bridge. Lebanon and other towns lost roofs and multiple bridges on the Little Miami and other lines. Railroads statewide crippled. repairs will take days.
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Cincinnati
Xenia
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Winchester
Montgomery
Clerke
Butler
Warren
Greene
Dayton
Spring Hill
Hamilton
Lebanon
Connersville
Shawnee Run
Little
Springfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
Little Miami
Corwin
London
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Carrolton
Miamisburg
Dayton Storm Isolates City. Wires Down and Trains Halted
Dayton reports total isolation after a monster storm of wind rain and hail damages property. Telegraph and telephone lines are down and no trains or mail can reach or depart the city. Local officials assess widespread outages and risk to datelines.
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Dayton
Miami River Flood Ravages Dayton Area Causing Wide Destruction
A severe flood last night inundated fifty acres of Fourth ward homes, wrecked Zionville Creek Reform Church, Fairmount, Beavertown, and Sharke village structures, and damaged tracks. A northbound freight derailment near Possum Run injured crew, while engineer John McCutcheon and fireman sustained serious injuries. Four inches of rain fell in three hours as new disasters continued to be reported.
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Miami
Fourth Ward
Big Miami
Little Miami
Zionville Creek
Dayton
John McCutcheon
Storms wreck Indiana rail lines killing and injuring many
A Wednesday storm near Attica Indiana caused deaths and injuries as it uprooted trees and wrecked homes. A Wabash train found after a washout near Lafayette left seven cars derailed with one bag gageman injured. rail lines east of Indianapolis suffered extensive washouts and multi-mile tracks damaged.
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Indianapolis
Kempton
Lafayette
Lake Erie and Western
Louisville
New Albany
Chicago
Wabash
Attica
Ind
J. Davis
Moreead
Abe Nathan
W. Vandeventer
James Idler
Kirby
Reed Brady
Bob Paris
Moore
Courtney Morehead
Morehead
St. Louis
Pacific
Here
Bradford
Indiana, Bloomington and Western
Bridges Carried Away In Butler County Storm
A violent wind and thunderstorm struck Butler County causing widespread damage. Seven bridges were washed away surrounding Hamilton and two on major lines. No trains are operating on the Cincinnati, Richmond and Chicago and Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton routes. Several buildings were destroyed and at least two deaths reported later in Wilkinson, Indiana with multiple injuries.
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Butler County
Hamilton
Cincinnati
This
Cinccinnati
Richmond
Chicago
Dayton
Gary Phree
Greenfield
Ind
Wilkinson
Indiana, Bloomington and Western Railway
Samuel White
Sheffer
Canada’s Course Captain protests seizure of schooner Adams
In Dichy Nova Scotia on May 18 Captain Aldon Kinney protests to Captain Scott and marines police over the seizure of the schooner David J Adams. Kinney demands immediate restoration to the lawful master and holds those who seized or detain her liable for damages. Consul General M H Phelan signs and Digby consul reports he will file protest in Halifax. The Adams crew left for Boston aboard the steamer Secret after a forenoon demand was refused.
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Dichy
N.S
Scott
David J. Adams
Marines Police
Nable
Aldon Kinney
M. H. Phelan
United States
Digby
Adams Seizure Discussed as House Probes Canadian Action
In Washington on May 18 the House adopted a Rice resolution demanding details from the President on steps taken regarding the Adams seizure by Canadian authorities. A sub committee of Belmont Rice and Clemens will lead the inquiry once documents arrive. Senate panel authorizes Frye bill to close ports to Canadian fishing vessels if attacks on U.S. fishermen continue. Cabinet agenda notes Adams seizure as a topic with a report expected from Consul General Phelan in Halifax before further action.
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House
Rice
Massachusetts
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Adams
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New York
Clemens
Georgia
Frye
Senate Commerce Committee
Digby
N.S
Phelan
Halifax
House Foreign Affairs Committee
O’neill
Gladstone
Trish
Congress
Wasshington
Rangeley Lakes
Internal Revenue
Miller
F. D. Sewell
Benedict
Congressman Long
Debarred Fishing Schooner Excepted From Bait Purchases
Ottawa reports another fishing schooner the Frank Williams arrived at Barrington Nova Scotia and claimed bait rights using a Gloucester permit. Customs commissioners ordered the vessel to leave port per law. In Senate discussions Mr Alexander sought details while Mr Dickey noted no definite information before session end.
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Commissioners of Custome
Frank Williams
Barrington
N.S
Gloucester
Senate
Alexander
Dickey
Marquis of Lansdowne Replies to Despatch on Seizure
Mr Morgan told the House that Earl Granville asked Marquis of Lansdowne for full details of the David J Adams seizure at Digby. The reply says the schooner hid her name port and register and did not comply with maritime law. The case will be heard in the Halifax Admiralty Court with no issue of territorial waters.
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London
Mr. Morgan
House of Commons
Charles’ Vincent
Centre
Sheffield
Earl Granville
Marquis of Lansdowne
Canada
David J. Adams
Digby
Master Builders Deny Labor Union Promises in Boston
Sayward issues a rebuttal from the Master Builders Association addressing striking workers claims. The secretary disputes union reports about contractors and hours, clarifies who counts as a contractor, and asserts no authority to negotiate with unions. Members insist on a ten hour standard and refusal to concede to union terms.
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Devonshire Street
BosTon
Master Buiflders’ Association
Stfikers
Horace Worcester
Sricklayers’ Assembly
Atlantic Avenue
Wok
Good & Pray
Malden
Mester Builders’ Association
Master Bulldogs
The
Striking Workers Stand Firm Amid Wage Dispute
The labor unrest continues with no settlement in sight between tailors and employers. A meeting at Codman Hall failed to secure an advance from A Harris, as workers insist on higher pay while reports show most firms paid under $20 weekly after expenses. Labor activity spreads through carpenters, painters, spinners, and other trades with assemblies forming under the Knights of Labor.
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A. Harris
Harris
Myers
Boston Manufacturers’ Association
Post
Isaac Rosnosky
Columbia Skating Rink
Association
G. H. Simmons
Essex Street
Columbia Rink
Executive Committee
O’brien
Legislative Committee
Central Labor Union
Boston and Albany
Keene Bros
Lynn
Knights of Labor
Fall River
George McNeil
Brass Workers Assembly
New Era Hall
Arizona
California
Golden State
Great West
Iron Horse
Atchison and
Topeka
Credit Mobilier suit filed in United States Circuit Court
A multi party suit filed in the U S Circuit Court by Rowland Hazard and others executors of Sophia Vernon and Annie Horner against a long list of defendants including Sidney Dillon Henry Crane and Credit Mobilier Company of America. The relators state they bring the bill on behalf of estates and trustees in various cities.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
Rowland Hazard
Lydia B. Torrey
Ann Hazard
John Hazard
J. P. Vernon
Thomas Vernon
Elizabeth E. Blake
Providence
Sophia Vernon
Florence
Italy
Annie Horner
Credit Mobilier Company of America
Thomas C. Durant
Merchants Club Dinner Ends Season at Parker House
Lieutenant-Governor Ames chaired the Merchants' Club dinner at Parker House with guests including Hon. Hugh O'Brien, Adjutant General Samuel Dalton, U S District Attorney George M. Stearns, and William H. Sayward. Mayor O'Brien spoke on city parks funding, Stearns urged balanced trade policy, and Sayward defended labor interests while denouncing parasitic rhetoric. Speakers Tobin Taft Clapp and others followed into the late hour.
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Ames
Merchants’ Club
Parker House
Hugh O’brien
A. E. Pillsbury
Samuel Dalton
United States
George M. Stearns
Chicopee
William H. Sayward
The
Master Builders’ Association
William G. 5. Keene
Richard F. Tobin
E. A. Taft
C. M. Clapp
A. D. Shaw
United States District Attorney
Stearns
Jay Gould
Knights of Labor
Congress
High Seas
Mr. Sayward
Loyalist Association Forms for Home Rule Opposition
Armagh reports a large loyalist group arming and drilling opponents of home rule. They plan to buy rifles at 25 shillings each, store war material, and conduct daily drills with local gentry joining. Donations reach £100 plus as loyalists vow firm resistance to any form of home rule.
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Armagh
Spain
Maprio
Fire alarms report two blazes in city buildings
Box 37 rang at 3 12 in the afternoon for a basement fire in a four story brick building at 84 India street owned by J H Bradley and occupied by B E Folsom paints oils etc. A lighted match into varnish caused ignition. A second still alarm at 9 38 last evening cited a fire in John Darwin liquor saloon at 169 Portland street where clothing from a gas heater ignited and caused 25 loss. It was put out by Patrolman Paige Division 1 Ryan hook and ladder 1 and engines.
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India Street
J. H. Bradley
B. E. Folsom
John Darwin
Portland Street
Paige
Ryan
Hook and Ladder
Two Men Arrested After Robbery on Howard Street Alleys
Patrolmen French Stone Frolick Measury and Mason of Division Four at 3:15 yesterday arrested Thomas Stone 23 and Bunty Collins 26 of Vernon Street. They enticed William Perkins 34 into an alley off Howard Street and knocked him down taking $25. Bunty attempted to swallow the money before officers forced him to spit it out.
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French
Stone
Frolick
Mason
Thomas Stone
Canton Street
John Collins
Two Workers Injured In Falls Sent To City Hospital
Michael Lanagan a 40 year old carpenter of 40 Dover Street Dorchester fell from scaffolding yesterday sustaining a shoulder contusion and collar bone fracture He was taken to City Hospital Mr Owen Kelly 75 of 262 Centre Street fell in his back yard yesterday suffering a fractured right thigh and right shoulder and was admitted to City Hospital
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Michael Lanagan
Dover Street
Dorchester
City Hospital
Owen Kelly
Centre Street
Parkin Corbin faction elects Cleveland Canton railroad officers
In Canton Ohio this afternoon the Parkin Corbin faction directors named Austin Corbin of New York as president and Albert Parlin of Boston as vice president. H W Waite of Boston was chosen secretary treasurer and transfer agent. Executive committee includes Corbin Parlin Bartlett Thomas Allen Clapp and Poole. Parlin departed for New York that night.
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Cleveland, CO
Canton
Parkin-Corbin
Cleveland and Canton Railroad
Austin Corbin
New York
Albert N. Parlin
Boston
H. W. Waite
Messrs. Corbin and
Parlin
Francis Bartlett
Joseph B. Thomas
Nathan L. Allen
George B. Clapp
Joseph Poole
Mr. Parlin
Opera House Suit Decided in New Haven
The lengthy foreclosure case over Carli's Opera House ends with a decree in favor of Dr. Winchell. George E. Coney and Peter R. Carll must redeem the mortgage by June 16, and Winchell also wins a $13,000 judgment against Peter R. Carll.
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New Haven
Conn
Carli
Supreme Court
Dr. Winchell
George E. Coney
New York
Peter R. Carll
Weather Indications For New England May 14
Indications show rainfall across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with no clear temperature change. Easterly winds are expected through the period.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Weather in Boston May 13 1838 Report
Boston data shows a cloudy day with mean daily temperature around 44 F and a maximum near 47 F. Observations list dew point about 43 F and mean daily humidity high at 97 percent, with barometer around 29.967 inches. Precipitation data appears unreadable in places but indicates the day’s weather measurements.
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Boston
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Boston and Detroit clash in tight League game
Detroit and Boston played a close baseball contest with Getzein and Radbourn strong for Detroit while Boston battled to the end. Chicago defeated New York 7 10 as McCormick twirled well, and St Louis hammered Washington behind solid hitting led by Daily and Boyle.
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Boston
Getzein
Radbourn
Detroits
Bostons
A.B. Hanson
Ol Hornung
Brouthers
Oj Sutton
Rich'son
Johnston
Thompson
Voorman
Rowe
Morrill
White
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Bennett
Burdoch
Getaein
Nash
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Ryan
O'Connor
O Kelly
Ward
Arson
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Keffer
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Williamson
Ij/Esterbrook
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Deasley
McCormick
Welch
Oij
O' Rourke
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Kelly
Curry
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Washington St
Daily
Boyle
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Lawrence
Vere
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Coves
Chicago
Washingtons
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Kansas City
Cincinnati
Louisvilles
Pittsburg
Brooklyns
Philadelphia
Baltimores
New York
New England
Portlands
Newburyports
Brocktons
Sam Wise
Blues Lose to Portlands in Wild Fielding Show
The Boston Blues fell to the Portlands as costly errors by Shaw and M Sullivan doomed them. The Blues outhit and nearly outhit their foe, but weak fielding and baserunning miscues produced six unearned runs for Portland while Hartnett, McLaughlin and M Sullivan provided power at the plate.
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Blues
Portlands
Shaw
M. Sullivan
McLaughlin
Howard
Hartnett
Spence
Hatfield
Portland
Galligan
Gaston Speaks Against New York and New England Rail Bonds
Ex Governor Gaston closes a morning at the State House arguing against the sale of the New York and New England railroad bonds. He praises Governor Robinson and criticizes the sale process, accusing the Higginson bid and council actions of impropriety and favors to the New York bidders. The hearing resumes at 10 o'clock with further argument from Gaston.
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Mr. Gaston
State House
Gaston
New York
New England
Robinson
Gleason
Boston
Higginson Syndicate
Mr. Field
Massachusetts
Field
Higginson
Jane
Jonathan
Sage
Clark
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Saints of
Roach Held on Peace Bond After Ear Wounding
Cornelius F. Roach placed under 200 dollar bonds to keep the peace for six months following a shooting of his wife in the ear. In South Boston, John Ahearn’s Wednesday night death is thought heart disease. Nagie and Sullivan each held on 5000 dollars as autopsy awaited. Frederick Kern arrested in New York and brought to Boston for larceny of 75 dollars from Benjamin Hall of Hanovershire Street.
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Cornelius F. Roach
John Ahearn
Boston
Nagie and Sullivan
Frederick Kern
New York
Patrolimap Vipul
Benjamin Hall Oevonshire
Fond of Phillips. Dr Brooks may return to Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Times notes that Philadelphians across classes would welcome Dr. Brooks back if he chooses to return. He is praised for extraordinary gifts and personal force, leaving a strong impression wherever heard, though his views may not reflect a broad clergymen’s consensus.
Boston Clergyman Declines Pennsylvania Assistant Bishop Post
Rt. Rev. Bishop Brevens and Rev. Dr McVickar announced that Rev. Dr Brooks of Boston declined the elected office of assistant bishop of Pennsylvania. A new convention will be convened to elect an assistant bishop.
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Philadelphia
Bishop Brevens
McVickar
Dr Brooks
Boston
Pennsylvania
Texas Loyal to the Union Says Galveston News
The Galveston News asserts Texas remains firmly in the United States, dismissing Confederate temptations and affirming Texas as the biggest state in the Union. It jokes that Uncle Sam could borrow a shirt from any Texan, underscoring unwavering loyalty.
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Texas
United States
Jefferson Davis
Uncle Sam
Galveston
Muskegon Mayor Reported To Earn $1 A Year
The Muskegon mayor is said to receive a nominal salary of one dollar annually. The claim is unverified and presented with caveats about proof. It suggests the figure may be symbolic rather than factual.
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Muskegon
Mich
Chicago News
Man Jumped Into Dock In Offhand Action
A man who had just been shaved and had his hair cut calmly walked to a dock on Saturday and jumped in. Eyewitnesses were startled by his action as authorities consider the incident a rare case of death by own action among colored people. The Baltimore News reports the quiet deliberation surrounding the event.
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Governor signs aqueduct commission bill in New York
The Governor signed Mr. Hoysrad's aqueduct commission bill and named Hamilton Fish Jr Edgar L. Ridges way and Oliver W. Barnes as commissioners. The nominees were accepted and confirmed promptly.
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Albany
N. Y
Hoysrad
Messrs
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Edgar L. Ridgesway
Oliver W. Barnes
Death of Patrolman Finn at 41
Patrolman John M. Finn of the second district died at home on Salem Street. He was 41 and had joined the force on May 3 1875. He was regarded as one of the most efficient officers on the force.
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John M. Finn
Salem Street
Local Drink Advertises Bottled Spirits In Stores
Elevates G Taylor’s Old Bourbon and Pure Whiskey bottled for sale by druggists and grocers as safe stimulants. Stores promote bottled products in period ad style.
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G. Taylor
Arizona’s Rise as Copper, Farming and Railroads
Special correspondent notes Arizona advances in mining copper and growing crops, aided by irrigation in Salt River Valley. The piece highlights 600000 cattle, 2 million acres arable, canal projects, and proposed north south railroad links with Boston capital. praises Arizona’s climate for invalids and growth prospects.
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Globe
Mogollon Range
Pacific Coast
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company
Benson
Silver City
Florence
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Arizona
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Atchison and Topeka Company
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Post
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Greeley
Resignations at Boston Newspapers Prompt Transfers
J E Chamberlain resigns as managing editor of the Boston Advertiser and Record, reportedly retiring due to ill health. Conant Firman Fuller and Crosby resign to join the Post. Conant to Washington as special correspondent, Fuller to be one editor, Crosby city editor.
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Boston Advertiser
Record
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Burton M. Firman
Edward Fuller
Advertiser
Crosby
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Conant
Washington
Fuller
Harvard
Boston Press Club Opens Rooms for May Meeting
The Boston Press Club will open its rooms to members on Tuesday afternoon May 18. The monthly business meeting is at 6 o clock with supper at 6 and a literary and musical entertainment to follow. Luncheon will be served at 10. President Perry appoints Hills of the Record Appleton of the Traveller and Cushing of the Globe as house committee. Arrangements for the opening are progressing favorably.
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Alpha Delta Phi Society Dinner at Parkery House
Harvard Alpha Delta Phi Society held its annual dinner at Parkery House with A. P. Gardner presiding. About twenty five members attended and delivered toasts on Alpha Delta Phi and various class year references.
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Parkery House
A. P. Gardner
Alpha Delta Phi
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J. H. Gardner
W.S. Starve
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Stylish spring overcoats at Shupman’s firm
Hundreds of fashionable young men patronize Shuman's as A. Shupman & Co. showcases overcoats priced at 20 22 25 28 and 30 dollars for quality and style.
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Shuman’s
A. Shupman & Co
Changes in Appraisers' Department at the Custom House
P H Bird and James Fitzpatrick appointed openers and packers replacing Simon Aldrich and James A Treavor. M Engelhardt gives up the restaurant role. Theodore F Erb takes over the position.
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P. H. Bird
James Fitzpatrick
Simon Aldrich
James A. Treavor
M. Engelhardt
Theodore F. Erb
Two burglars identified in Manchester arrest
George L. Parker also known as Sidney Gripp of Meriden Conn and James Welch alias Thomas Canty were arrested in Manchester New Hampshire. Parker was wanted for many house burglaries in this city and Chelsea.
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N.H
George L. Parker
Sidney Gripp
Meriden
Conn
James Welch
Thomas Canty
Parker
Chelsea
Perkins Institution Exercises Held at Tremont Temple
Commencement at Tremont Temple on Tuesday in June at 3 p.m. Samuel Eliot presides with Gov. Robinson and Hon. Leverett Saltonstall as speakers.
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Robinson
Remains of Mrs. Mitchell Disinterred for Medical Exam
The body found floating in the Charles River months ago, believed to be Mrs. Mitchell, will be disinterred for further medical examination. Authorities expect the Mitchell trial to occur within a few weeks.
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Charles River
Lanigan Thomas Kendrick Sentenced for Assault on Officer Sullivan
Thomas Kendrick also known as Lanigan was sentenced in the Superior Criminal Court on Monday after pleading guilty to brutally assaulting Officer Sullivan in South Benton. He received eight years in the State prison.
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Lanigan
Sullivan
South Benton
Superior Criminal Court
Anarchists urged to form American Knights branch
Utica Observer notes that if anarchists organize into an American branch of the Knights of the Commandery of the Bath they could rival the Knights of Labor, implying a strategic shift for labor movements.
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Knights of Labor
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Jefferson Davis omits Stephens among Georgia's greatest
The St. Louis Republican notes Mr. Jefferson Davis leaves Alexander Stephens off his list of Georgia's greatest figures, suggesting he is likely in a minority of one on this omission.
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Jefferson Davis
Alexander Stephens
St. Louis
Blaine Likely Republican Nominee Bid Teased
Colonel Quay at the Continental Hotel stated last night that Blaine intends to seek the Republican presidential nomination two years from now, indicating growing candidacy momentum.
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Continental
Blaine
Philadelphia Times
Boston doctor named for postmaster in Tobey case
W E Plummer of Boston met with Secretary Endicott and the President to present Dr Charles L Randall of Boston as a postmaster candidate. Appeals to the President argue Tobey should retire voluntarily soon due to health, rather than be removed now.
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W. E. Plummer
Boston
Endicott
Charles L. Randall
Cleveland
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Edmunds Commerce Amendment Divides Senate Debate
The interstate commerce bill faced intense discussion in the Senate on May 13. The long and short haul provisions amended by Edmunds threaten railroad operations if strictly enforced, while House sponsor Reagan supports swift passage despite opposition from rail interests. Senators Edmunds Morrill and Platt voted against removing the clause, signaling regional stakes for New England.
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Consular and diplomatic funds rise in House action
May 13 Washington The House in committee of the whole advanced the consular and diplomatic appropriation bill and approved an increase in contingent expenses for U S consulates from 130000 to 150000 before reporting the bill to the full House.
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Vanity and cruelty in bird plumes on bonnets
A letter from the New Orleans Picayune argues that dressing a killed bird for a bonnet is a cruel vanity. It condemns sacrificing animal life for personal adornment and stresses compassion over fashion.
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Albany Journal Pessimistic Call to Close Open Capitol Bar
Editorial urges closing the open bar in the capitol and ending what it calls legislative sham, noting the establishment operates under a license despite controversy. The piece frames the issue as a public accountability matter in Albany.
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Wellesley College
Krumshop
Spingfield
Governor’s Foot-Guard of
Springfield Republican
North Easton
New Bedford
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol County
Salem Register
A.shuman
Gentlemen’s Department
Summer Street
Hosten
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