Lowell Mail correspondent slams reader as forlorn hope
A Lowell Mail note quotes a correspondent calling readers “poor, fagged” and signals that the paper will respond rather than retreat. The tongue in cheek remark frames a mock battle of wits and persistence.
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Rumor Hints Six Tariff Commissioners Including Judge Keley
The passage speculates that six tariff commissioners may be named by a rumor, including Judge Keley. It contrasts a newspaper charge of plagiarism with the Adver tiser’s view that it reflects Homeric repetition and unconscious absorption, likened to Dr. Lorimer.
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Longfellow and Emerson Said To Have Gone To Heaven
The Watchman argues it is unseemly to discuss the fate of Longfellow and Emerson. It suggests both have departed to the city of gold and pearly gates.
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Halstead praises American eagle at Taft dinner in Cincinnati
Murat Halstead extols the eagle and recalls a passport with red ribbon and the seal of red wax that spared him from would‑be attackers in France. The comment leads to a question about Deacon Richard Smith’s feelings toward the bird.
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Bids Opened for Vaults and Post Office Ironwork
In San Francisco, bids for burglar proof vaults for the sub treasury and branch mint were opened. George L. Damon of Springfield Mass was the low bidder at 9 658 and 720 dollars. The G W & Smith Iron company of Boston submitted the lowest bids for iron stairs ironwork and window architraves for the Boston post office.
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Protests to Governor over Judge Day’s Removal Request
A group of Massachusetts bar members urge Governor John D Long and the council to remove Judge Joseph M Day of Barnstable Probate and Insolvency Court only for misconduct. They argue a strictly judicial process is required and seek Supreme Judicial Court opinion on whether removal by legislative address is allowed. Bartlett adds his caution against bypassing impeachment.
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Ten Illnesses Linked to Boiled Greens in York
Resident physicians report ten serious cases of illness in York tied to boiled greens. Gov. Plaisted appoints Augustus George Schlotterbeck of Portland as commissioner of pharmacy replacing J. H. Plaisted of Waterville whose term expired. The resignation of N S Harlow of Bangor is not accepted.
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Porter Peck to be ordained at Plymouth church
Henry Porter Peck of the Andover Theological Seminary will be ordained and installed over the Congregational church at Plymouth next Thursday afternoon. The second arraignment of his supposed assailants saw bail raised to $3,000 each, with default remand, and the heating was postponed another week.
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Vermont Wife Dies After Long Illness Autopsy Reveals 80 Pound Tumor
The wife of Noble Croft of Richmond Vermont died after months of suffering. Dr Powers, during autopsy, removed an 80 pound tumor from her abdomen. Separate notes report Dr Isaac Kimbal of Newport and Estelle Boomhower jailed in Strasburg for adultery under bonds.
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Local Woman Dies After Burns in Lowell Incident
Mrs. Abigail Foser of Lowell died Friday morning after being accidentally burned Thursday night. She was 65. In Springfield, Dr. Henry G. Forbes faced a jury over criminal malpractice charges related to Milly T. Ward, with the jury reporting a disagreement after eight hours out. A North Attleboro burglary saw J. D. Richards’ residence broken into. a son’s gold wares worth 500 dollars were stolen, followed by the theft of 150 dollars in valuables from A. Codding Jr.’s home.
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Tragic Boston Area Accidents and Arrests Reported
A calendar of Friday events notes James Doherty, 12, killed at the Ruggles street crossing by an engine while fleeing an oncoming train. An unknown man, about 50, found dead at Boston wharf. Ann Doherty saved from a bridge leap. Mrs. Rebecca Allen arrested for concealing purchased furniture. Sailor assault fined. two men accused of breaking and entering vessels Emily and White Cloud. Blacksmith Michael Eagan severely injured after horse kick.
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Long 1882 General Court Ends After 143 Days with Rail Acts
The 1882 general court closes after a 143 day session the longest since 1874. Key measures include railroad finance expansion Meigs scheme and Hoosac tunnel funding cut. public park act and tax assessment changes for mortgaged property. A new Boston Cape line steamship company charter and savings bank investment expansions are also enacted.
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Portrait honor funds donated by Francis Appleton to Silsbee legacy
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Pay of Members Raised to Six Hundred Fifty Dollars for Session
The bill increasing member pay to 650 for the session was debated with backers from Salem New Bedford Cambridge Sheburne and Barwich and opponents from Westborough Brookline Carver Woburn Worcester and Boston. The bill moved to third reading and engrossed after a failed alternative of 500 plus mileage.
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Auction sale of pews at Chapping church yields $10 075
Newton Cambridge reports an auction of pews led by Hon James F C Hyde. Highest bid $200 bought two pews, then $100 for two, $50 for two, and prices declined to $5. Total premiums reached $1 000 with 28 pews sold. remaining 118 pews valued from $500 to $75 will be sold at the church today.
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The Vokeses Engage Globe Theatre With Two Shows
The Vokeses end their engagement at the Globe with two performances today. Next week Cezalia opens at cvbis theatre under William Harris Esquire. The troupe features W J Ferguson Frank Losee W H Thompson RK J Dilion Dore Davidson Miss Emmie Wilmot Miss Maitre Earle Miss Clara Ellison and W H Daly directs. The program includes Fidelio Oberon Lohengrin Meistersinger Rienzi Walkure and Siegfried with a fifty musician orchestra led by Adolph Nuendorff.
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