Chicago Times predicts large Democratic majority in Illinois
The Chicago Times notes general belief that Chicago will back any strong Democratic ticket by about 10 000 votes with the paper itself forecasting up to 15 000. It argues Democrats gain rural strength, while Greenbackers fade and temperance voters rise, mainly stealing from Republicans and affecting statewide prospects.
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Butler Nominated by Anti Monopoly Convention in Chicago
The Chicago anti monopoly meeting nominated Gen. Butler for president, despite low attendance of 158 delegates and skepticism from the New York delegation. Critics say the leadership by Fogg and others doomed the effort, while a second greenback convention is planned in Indianapolis. The article suggests the main Democratic ticket will dominate, sidelining anti monopoly and greenback efforts.
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Rural Tragedies and Burglary Strike South Berwick
William Goodwin a farmer cut his throat Wednesday with a razor and is likely to recover. Janes Shea an 18 year old of Elsworth attempted suicide with paris green. remedies were prompt and recovery expected. Early Thursday burglars blew open E R McIntire hardware store in South Berwick stealing about 150 dollars in cash and checks and valued papers totaling 1200 to 1500 dollars.
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Vermont Trains Claim Rutland Man and Suicide Attempt
Oscar Brown aged 72 of Rutland was killed when an engine backed into a man pass car on a siding Thursday. He leaves three sons and a daughter. In Rich, Mrs. Sarah Davis attempted suicide by hanging Tuesday night using a sheet from her room, but survived and has been in a frail state since Friday.
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Missing New York man J B May reported alive in city
A New York despatch says J B May of Lee who had been missing for three weeks is alive in New York. Metacomet mill warp spinners in Fall River struck Thursday morning and the mill closed indefinitely with about 325 employees affected. James E L Ware, 27, attempted suicide in New Bedford Thursday. condition critical, cause mental distress. Bodies of 11 year old Frank R Hoar and Willis H Raymond of Ashburnham, drowned in Lake Nankeng, found Wednesday. Henry Jackson 11, son of James E Jackson of 52 Brooklines. George Roberts 10, son of William G Roberts of Brookline street, were fatally injured by an inward train at Lynn at 7:45 AM Thursday.
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Legitimate Business Is Only Very Slightly Affected In Panic
In New York on May 15 the Wall Street outlook brightened as the Metropolitan bank reopened at noon and elected Henry L Jacques president. George L Seney remains a director. Dimock & Co suspends, Fisk & Hatch also fail, but deposits are protected. The market sees a shake but not a full panic. confidence shaken yet banks rally to support.
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No Falling off in Prices and the Outlook is Emerally Favorable
May 15 LivERPOOL reports the New York panic barely affects local markets. Grain merchants await events as provisions sell more on Chicago account. Manchester sees steadiness with cautious operators. London papers note calmer mood and mixed guidance on worst of crisis. American securities trade shows large purchases and improving confidence. Amsterdam sees high demand for American issues but closes less firm.
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Hawley & Co and Mills Stanwood Co Suspend Operations
Boston brokers' board opens with F A Hawley & Co unable to meet contracts. The firm, once valued as a $100,000 house, holds about $250,000 in deposits and faces $300,000 to $500,000 in liabilities. Mills Stanwood & Co of 40 Water Street also closes after yesterday's failure of Goff Randall & Co, with small liabilities and possible resume.
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End of a Foolish Run at Bridgeport Conn
May 15 reports a banking scare across cities. Col Watson arrives with 50000 cash to reassure deposits at T L Watson & Co in Bridgeport while depositors withdraw and then redeposit. Similar bank suspensions occur in Brooklyn Providence Bradwerp and Quincy reflecting wider financial tremors linked to Metropolitan bank troubles.
Arctic Bear report maps ice aided voyage to Upernavik
Lieut Emory commanding the arctic steamer Bear reports favorable ice near St Johns May 3 and outlines a route via Davis Strait to Greenland and Upernavik. Whalers Narwhal Esquimaux Arc tic Polaris and Dundee vessels take up the relief mission for Greely, with rescues to Cape York and Littleton Island as fallback.
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Bishops Elected at Methodist Episcopal Philadelphia Assembly
The annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia adjourned after two ballots with Rev. Dr. W. Ed. Ninde and Rev. Dr. J. M. Walden declared elected bishops. The session featured remarks by Rev. P. Newton Young and Sylvester Wohite-Bengland, with reports and further ballots for two more bishops and other appointments.
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Annual Meeting of the New York Board Underwriters
The New York board of fire underwriters reports 35 companies attended the annual meeting. Losses from fire topped $100 million, about $2 per inhabitant, with premiums rising. The committee notes $149,431 in rewards from 124 companies, 113 rewards totaling $38,150 offered, and 9 rewards of $1,909 rewarded with convictions. Local boards number 1358 in the Western Union area, with $80,544,653 capital employed in fire insurance and yearly premium gains of $9,899,079 alongside $4,689,693 more paid in losses. American firms show gains per $100 written. ten billion risks with fire losses stand at $49,769.
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Conference debates camp meeting recommendation
Bishop A W Wayman led the African Methodist Episcopal general Conference in Baltimore as it debated recommending camp meetings. Many speeches opposed the move, with Rev. L J Coppin arguing that forest temptations hinder church attendance after conversion.
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Auction Sale Of Jay Cooke & Co Estate Assets
At noon today the remainder of the Jay Cooke & Co estate assets were sold by auction ordered by trustee Edwin M. Lewis. The sale aimed to redeem asset dividend scrip from the first and second issues, and included numerous land tracts across Minnesota and other western regions.
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Passage of a Bill to Cut Tobacco Tax Amid Tariff Turmoil
Washington May 15 report on Ways and Means slim attendance as Hewitt misses tariff bill. A fruit spirits tax relief bill lurks, likely to be amended to repeal tobacco tax with bipartisan support. Randall and allies push for tax relief, Reynolds and Morrison clash over compromise, revealing Democratic divisions and Republican caution.
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Speculating National Banks to be Brought to the Front
In Washington a Senate resolution directs the Finance Committee to investigate New York national bank failures in May 1883 and assess if violations of banking laws or handling of drafts contributed. A bill to bar bank officers from speculative trading is referred to Finance, with penalties up to five years’ imprisonment or a $10,000 fine.
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Lovering endorsed by sixth district democratic convention
The sixth district Democratic convention met in Monument hall Charlestown to select delegates for Chicago. George R. Brine of Medford chaired the gathering which reported 131 delegates from 15 towns, with Patrick J. Donovan of Charlestown and Edward J. Pierce of Chelsea as top vote getters and alternates chosen by acclamation. A letter from Henry B. Lovering urged unity and supported the district’s choice for national delegates. The convention passed a resolution endorsing Lovering’s service and loyalty to party and district.
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Democrats Convene in Cunningham Hall for District Delegates
In Brockton on May 15 the second district Democrats formed a convention to elect national delegates. W. G. A. Pattee chaired, Harvey H. Pratt was secretary, with 127 delegates from 2 cities and 22 towns. Final outcomes named W L Douglas and A C Drinkwater as second district delegates, with Lincoln and Richards as alternates amid contested ballots. A resolution urged tariff reform and urged Chicago delegates to push a strong tariff plank. Butler’s name was floated for president.
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Faraday Cable Steamer Arrives for Bunker Coal
Hawkivax N. S. May 15 The cable steamer Faraday arrived to take on bunker coal after sailing from Canso on Monday She laid the cable along the shore to a buoyed point off the harbor and will resume Saturday afternoon to recover the end of the cable and continue toward Cape Ann.
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President Lee Accuses Republicans of Bribery Attempt
The Boston common council met with President Lee presiding as reports were heard on ordinances and public works. A committee was appointed to investigate bribery allegations after Lee described an offer of $2000 for four votes, and the council adjourned after confirming the panel and debating measures on city governance and charter revisions.
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Glimpse Into a Model Chinese Home and Baby Wah Kee
A Boston article profiles Sam Wah Kee a Chinese laundryman and his wife, mother to a six month old daughter. The child wears a blue silk Chinese dress with red cuffs and gold buttons, rests in an English cradle, and enjoys a pleased circle of visitors. The family blends Chinese tradition with American life, raising the baby in Christian practices as the mother speaks some English and maintains refined, elegant routines.
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Jefferson county Democrats name Tilden Harris on slate
Curiaco May 15 Democrat delegates chosen at the Jefferson county convention are instructed for Tilden for president and Harrison for governor. It was the largest county convention yet, with strong enthusiasm and no dissent when the instruction resolution was offered. Nineteen counties have reported, fourteen instructing for Tilden delegates to the national convention.
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Hearing resumes in Fitzgerald conspiracy case at Tubbercurry
The hearing of Fitzgerald and others charged with conspiring to murder landlords resumes at Tubbercurry on Thursday. Troops arrive at Birmingham jail to guard the dynamiters Daly Eagan and McDonnell. A Paris despatch denies a Temps revolt near Sena with 300 Turks massacred. The Berlin Times correspondent notes the dissolution of Grand Duke Louis of Hesse Darmstadt and Madan Kolamine's morganatic marriage. A man posing as a journalist queries the Prince of Wales at the Hotel Bristol in Paris.
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Dedham Woollen Mill to Shut Two Days Weekly
A report states the Merchant's woollen mill at Dedham will close two days per week during summer. Fifteen laborers at John Moyle stone contractor in Sharon struck Thursday seeking 25 cents more per day. William Buckley of Lynn injured by a passing team in Central square Thursday afternoon. William A. Bacheller of Faulkner & Co. injured falling on stairs at No 109 Market street Lynn. Funeral held for Ruel O. Rogers of Hyde Park on Thursday at his father's home. Autopsy conducted by Medical Examiner Holt on Thomas C. Bradshaw of Cambridgeport after Tuesday's tragedy. death from internal hemorrhage and spinal injury. Body to be buried in Worcester after burial arrangements.
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