Life at Soda Springs Idaho A visit to healing waters and emigrant trails
An extended feature describes Soda Springs Idaho with its mineral waters and high altitude scenery. It recalls emigrant trails and wagon trains, the hardy families, crude camp meals, and the shift from overland routes to rail travel. The piece contrasts hopeful pioneers with lingering fatigue and the changing landscape.
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Carlsbad
Kissengen
Vichy
Urmon
California
Plains
Sumer
Corydon
Alexis
Midnight Watch
Judea
Dake
Avenging Torres Death in Montezuma Clash
Governor Torres of Sonora avenges the murder of his cousin Presceto Torres by revolutionists in Montezuma district. Accompanied by Commandante Torres and 1609 state troops, he clashed near Vallarde, an armistice failed, Torres killed Vallarde, and 15 assailants died with several wounded in the ensuing fight.
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Nocaces. Ari
Torres
Sonora
Alex
Presceto Torres
Montezuma
Commandante Torres
Van
Vallarde
Sorres
Woolley Dies in Waltham After Dredging Career
Woolley a long time resident of Waltham dies at his Adams street home after about twenty five years in the city. Formerly with dredging work in Boston harbor he completed several major projects. He leaves two sons including Alderman Woolley of Boston and two daughters.
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Hari
Woolley
Waltham
Adams Street
Loston
Boston Harbor
Alderman Woolley
Boston
Estate dispute over Newport broker Alfred Smith heirship
It is believed Alfred Smith a Newport New Jersey estate broker died without a will leaving an estate valued at 8 million dollars. His son and three daughters are expected to inherit the entire estate.
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Alfred Smith
Newport
R. J
Boston Oratorio Society Plans Redemption Memorial
The Boston Oratorio Society met at Boston College to discuss reviving activity after the death of director Joseph Lennon. A memorial production of the oratorio Redemption at the Boston Theatre, with Theodore Thomas directing, is proposed for January with noted soloists and broad support. The board plans to recruit a new director and accompanist and to welcome former members back on favorable terms. The aim is to rebuild as a leading Catholic society in Boston.
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Boston College
Boston Oratorio Society
John Gihnan
Joseph G. Lennon
Lennon
Boston
Board of Governors
Theodore Thomas
Gihnan
Eee of
Cornelius J. Harkins
Gilman
Dr. Doyle
John F. Dever
Callahen
Ronan
James M. McLaughlin
H. Burke
Harkins
Giman
Oratorio Society
Two Guests Die and One Survives After Gas at Sacco House
Two strangers registered as man and wife at Vesaco House in Saco Me and gas was released in their room. The man identified as Baptis Cousin a Saco wood chopper and his wife Miss F Hichette an operator at Biddeford mill. A bottle of whiskey was found on the table.
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Saco
F Hichette
Biddefcord Mills
Engineer Bayrs Resigns to Lead St Louis Bridge Co
Newport R I Oct 31 Norman W Bayrs chief of staff to Colonel George N Elliott United States Engineer corps in this district resigned about a month ago His resignation has been accepted Bayrs now becomes assistant superintendent of the St Louis Bridge Company A Harvard man class of 71 he is regarded as a leading civil engineer in New England He will attend the Harvard anniversary then proceed to his new duties.
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Newport
R. L
Norman W. Bayrs
George N. Elliott
United States Engineer Corps
Bayrs
Great
Harvard
Missing youths found in old shipchouse arrest follows
Marion October 31. Natie Hughes and Mary Harris both about 16 have been missing for two weeks. Police found them asleep with George Baker 16 and Henry Tolman 15 in an abandoned shanty off Main Street. All four were arrested. Harvie girl had prior larceny of diamonds from a house where she worked.
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Marioon
Natie Hughes
Mary Harris
George Baker
Henry Tolman
Chibhouse
Main Street
Harvie
Old Lady Emily Cromack Dies by Her Own Hand in Newburyport
Mrs Emily Cromack 73 wife of James M Cromack committed death by own action this forenoon by hanging while her husband was away for a few hours. She had been ill for some time.
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Newburyport
Emily Cromack
James M. Cromack
Seymour Winchell Dies by Poison at Summit House
Springfield reports Seymour Winchell a 60 year old proprietor of the Summit House at Egremont died after taking a fatal poison dose on Saturday. No motive or cause for the act is stated.
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Springfield
Seymour Winchell
Summit House
Egremont
Beecher Arrives in New York Aboard Etruria
The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher reached New York aboard the steamer Etruria today in good health. He is expected to remain at home as he rests and plans his engagements in the city and nearby.
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MR. Beecher
New York
Henry Ward Beecher
Etruria
Barker Heard From After Rio Wreck
New Haven report confirms James P. Barker Jr of New Haven was not on the wrecked Rio line train and has been heard from. earlier postings claimed he was burned in the accident.
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New Haven
Conn
James P. Barker, Jr
Rio
Democratic fund boosts with Cleveland and Hill gifts
At the Democratic State headquarters Chairman Poucher said he received 500 dollars from President Cleveland for the campaign fund and a similar amount from Governor Hill.
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New York
Poucher
Cleveland
Hill
Albany Journal calls for Republican Congress election
The Albany Journal argues the next Congress must focus on material welfare and criticizes the Democratic Congress for meddling with prosperity, urging voters to elect a Republican Congress.
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Albany Journal
Concert Review from Music Hall Instrumental Night
Boston audience hears a full instrumental program despite stormy weather. Rietz overture opens. Kneisel excels in Joachim Hungarian concerto though not fully at home with national flavor. Huss as composer praised though piano playing imperfect. Beethoven symphony receives high praise. next concert featured Anacreon Overture and Dvorak pieces with full wind and string sections.
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Eecites
Joachim
Henry H. Huss
Franz Kneisel
Boston
Music Hall
Iudienee
Rietz
Gericke
Kieise
Mr. Kneisel
Kneisel
Huss
Anacreon
Cherubini
Dvorak
Health of the Czar Reignites Latin Based Rumors in Russia
Washington report quotes a diplomat linking the Czar’s alleged madness to Romanoff German and Russian traits. The piece notes longstanding German influence, family enmities with Germany, and fear of Nihilists as potential factors shaping his behavior and public policy.
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Washington
N. Y. Evening Post
Alexander
Nicholas
Alexander II
Russia
Peter the Great
Alexander of
Battenberg
Bulgaria
Germany
William
Olautz
Thinis
Politician predicts George to be third in race cites votes
A well informed politician forecasts George finishing third with about 45 000 votes unless Blaine Democrats are ordered to back him. He estimates Blaine Irish support at 10 000 and predicts Hewitt 105 000 to 110 000 votes with Republicans totaling around 220 000.
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George Boom
Blaine Democrats
Blaine
Ena Ean
Sullivan
Chicago
Bob’ Ingersoll
Ingersoll
George
Reublicans
Mr. Hewitt
Roosevelt
Tully
Hewitt
Death of ex Senator Yulee and Hunter recalled in obituary
Washington cor reports ex Senator David Yulee of Florida dead leaving only Jefferson Davis and J M L Hunter of Virginia as survivors of the 1861 Confederacy group. Yulee, once wealthy merchant leader, died at his Connecticut avenue residence with millions. Hunter, over 80, collector at Acconiac Port, held multiple public offices from 1830s to 1860s and later a Confederate senator.
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Washington Cor. N. Y
Yulee
Florida
Jefferson Davis
J. M. LP
Hunter
Virginia
Confederacy
Washington
Connecticut Avenue
West Indies
United States Senate
Levy
United States
New York Avenue
Lincoln
Ynlee
Meade
Florida Yulee
Tallahassee
Menator Hunter of
Virginie
Acconiuc
Potomac
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Richmond
Fort Lafayette
Johnson
Acconiac
St Louis sugee refinery shuts, 125 laid off amid sugar market strain
The St Louis sugee refinery, the West's largest, shut down last night and discharged about 125 workers. Officials cited competition from free import sugar and uncertain Louisiana raw sugar prices, with a planned restart if profits return.
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St. Louis
Sugee
Seay
Sandwich Island
Louisiana
Irish Language Event Draws Larger Attendance at Boston School
Attendance at yesterday afternoon's Irish school session was higher than usual. Classes have expanded over time, showing growing interest in language and literature of their forefathers. The last Sunday of the month featured a literary entertainment in Irish, open to the public free of charge.
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Boston
Storm Damage Hits Salem Harbor Small Craft
A recent storm caused damage to several vessels in Salem harbor. The Flora has a smashed hole in its side, the Dreadnaught ran aground at Poorhouse Point with heavy damage, and the Jeannette grounded but suffered no injuries.
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Salem Harbor
Flora
Poorhouse Point
Stolen Funds Expected to Reach 160000 to 812000
Adaims Express Company theft on the St Louis and San Francisco line last Monday may total 160000 and possibly 812000. Officials say they are confident the thief will be captured.
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Adaims Express Company
St. Louis
San Francisco
Five prisoners to be hanged in Fort Smith
Five white men and one black United States prisoner at Fort Smith Arkansas were sentenced Saturday to be hanged there January 14 for murders in the Indian Territory.
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You Phou Lee
Yale
Biloxi
Levi P. Morton
William Kelly
Rhinebeck
N. Y
United States
Fort Smith
Ark
Indian Territory
Brooklyn
Ellen Sprague Stager
Anson Stager
Chicago
James Arthur Wellington Foley Butler
Marquis of Ormond
Ireland
Baron Ormond
United Kingdom
Statue of Liberty
Cuba
Tarapa
Havana
Tampa
New York
Gary
Entertainment listings for Boston venues and shows
The page lists theater and museum programs with times and venues including Boston theaters and Harbor Lights. Entries mention Denman Thompson and Wilson Barrett performances, Park Theatre Parlor matinees, Hollis Street and Adonis shows, and repeated 7:45 PM or evening start times.
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Boston
Denman Thompson
Harbor Lights
Wilson Barrett
Adonis
Multiple Marriages Recorded in Uus City Local Notices
In Uus City on various dates late October, several marriages were solemnized by ministers including Rev. Dr. Miner Rev. W P Tilden and Rev. A B Kendig. Couples include Cox Blossom Nina A Blos som Turner Me Haynes Bufington Mrs serene Pattinson Boston Hill Murphy Catherine Murphy Lord McKinley Holmes Jones Ruddock Taylor Keith Davenport Sprague Eaton and others.
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Cox Blossom
Uus City
Miner
Fdvard. Cox
Nina A. Blossom
Turner
Haynes—Buefinton
Taylor
M. 4. Savage
Walter Ruddock
Attic. Taylor
Keitu—Davenport
Ale Putnam
Conn
Air. Jense Ik. Davenport
Charles S. Brooks
Herbert C. Keith
Braintree
Mass
Lilian Davenport
Sprague
Obituary notices from various New England towns
Death notices list Nathan Prince age 8 years 10 months 13 days in Prince city and Charles Wilmot infant son of Curtis J Bliss aged 4 months 13 days at Pono Hill. Henry Allen Bonyé aged 5 months 22 days at Hingham. Clinton Chase senior partner of Chase Bros Stoneham. Eliza L. Long aged 20 years 9 months at Brookline. Carrie A. C. Stockbridge wife of W R Stockbridge aged 57 years 6 months 12 days at Hyde Park.
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Prince
Nathan Prince
Bliss
Pono’s Hil
Charles Wilmot
Curtis J. and
Buuna Bliss
Bouve
Hingham
Henry Allen Bonyé
Oamet
A. Clinton Chase
Chase Bros
Stoneham
Long
Brookline
Eliza L. Long
Stock Bridge
Hyde Park
Mra
Carrie A. C
W. R. Stockbridge
Blair's Pytle Great English out and Rheumatic Remedy
Product entry mentions an oval box containing 34 rounds and 14 pills from an Atal drucuiste. The wording hints at a patent remedy or medicine kit advertised by a druggist. No clear event or person beyond generic product labels.
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Blair
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George W. Cable
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D.D
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Teta
Czar
Irish School
Daniel Boone
Old
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Dr. B. B. Martin
London
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George Eliot
Carlyle
Seymour Haden
Joseph Penneil
Machine Politics
Theodore Roosevelt
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John Kodewin
Brooker
Wie
Army
EIST
Richard Auchmuty
New York Trade Schools
Henry J. Hunt
Doubleday
Waldstein
Ephesians
France
Ephesus
Principal Grant
Kingston
Architectural League of New York
Annourcemerts
Worktole
Walter F.oirvine
Brest
Upshur
Fable D'Hots
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Eastern Railroad
Causeway Street
Beaton
Seld Lastern Railroad Company
Edward Lessey
Ein Ts
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Estees
ASME
Francis JO Smory
James T. Eldredge & CO
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PE Sargent
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Peries& Sons
Wortg Oo
Devonshire
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Dividben DS
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Sumimer Street
George PF. Fabyan
George F. Paryas
Spatial Ets
Maine Rasilevad
A. Blanchard
Aaron BR. Gay & CO
State Street
SV Cea
Congress St
Conne
Frakin
County of Emmet
Don Brien
Los
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Secon
New England Tank
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Devonshire Strep
Chauncy-Hall School
Inmstitute of Technology
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Berkeley School
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Lape As ‘Ootaniy
Protvsgor
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de Ayal Lovey
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Reka
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Chas. Mason
Bens
Joe
Edmund WU & KE
Hosten
R. Woeddy
Yours Truly, George Draper
Gorham Rogers & CO
Dundee
Federal Street
Wednaesday Evering
John M. C
Allatoona
Atoona
Sdmissigor
Boston Theatre
Besome Tns
Simday T Pitt
He Langtry
R. Wilson Barrett
Iss Eastlany
London Princess Theatre Company
Shakspere
Hlamiet
Wipnespar
Claudian
Barrett John Cobbe
Boston Musseu M
MR. R. M. Field
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Rew Company
Hollis
Isaac
Rich
Iiis & Dixby
Doris
Lotla
Boston Music Hall
Stoddard Lectures
Charles Dickens
Bur Andlee Rea
Petler the Great
Tiegy VT
NEC
Box Offie
Bearditt & North, Managers
Howard Athenasum
Seate An
Horticultural Hall
Ime Eas
Howe & CO
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