Large scale layoffs hit Northern Pacific shops and more
About 460 employees at Northern Pacific shops were discharged on orders from New York. Railroads centered at St Louis blacklist 322 yardsmen active in the late strike and refuse re-employment. Other notes cover tunnel progress at Mullen and Bozeman, a fatal fall in Rhode Island, transfers at Chicago, and various legal and crime items.
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Northern Pacific
York
St. Louis
Gen. Anderson
Theorthern Pacific
Mullen
Bozeman
East Greenwich
R. I
Porney
Alfred Fry
Transcontinental Association of the California Pool
Chicago
George W. Ristine
Denver & Rio «Grande Railway
Cincinnati
Charleston
Culver, Page, Horne & Co
John Morris
Union
Pacific Coast
Garrison
Montana
Utah
Union Pacific
Mary Welch
Cumminsville
Charles Skillman
Mary Churchill
Dayton
Ohio
Shortie
Schroeder
Mahoney
Buffalo
N. Y
Sheehan
Deena
Peter Thompson
Woodbury
London
Stanford
Cleveland
Jacob Garne
Society For
Abby
New York State
S. Bland
New Orleans
Colorado
Tabor
Casper Wistar
Philadelphia
Moyamensing Prison
Wistar
Notable Early 1900s Figures Highlight Social and Political News
Dover general ill. Joseph Pulitzer travels to Europe. Justice Harlan's civil rights dissent not filed. Getchell of Bangor Commercial visits Post rooms. Senator and Mrs. Edmunds in Washington. Mrs and Miss wintering in Nassau Bahamas. Ornithologist Maynard wed Lizzie Cotter. honeymoon in Florida. Appletons buy Lennox village lot. demolish house for new residence. Bovee to urge abolition of capital punishment in southern legislatures. Reynolds McDavid s wedding in Rutland with costly gifts. Parsons of Biddeford oldest bill poster in New England. Pete Hyacinthe discusses Christianity and Catholic doctrine with a New York reporter.
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Hoitt
Dover
N. H
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
Europe
Justice Harlan
Frank H. Getchell
Bangor Commercial
Post
Edmunds
Washington
Will
Nassau
Bahamas
C. J. Maynard
Lizzie Cotter
Somerville
Florida
Appleton
Boston
Lennox
Marvin H. Bovee
Wisconsin
Rutland
Guy H. Reynolds
3. B. Reynolds
Pauline M. McDavids
W. A. Gaskill
Samuel Parsons
Biddeford
New England
New England Telegraph and Telephone Co Organized in New York
The New England Telegraph and Telephone Company completed its organization at the Metropolitan office in New York. Officers include T N Vail as president and W R Ingram as vice president. Directors hail from Boston Lowell Worcester and New York. Headquarters planned for Boston. Also noted: American Society of Mechanical Engineers elected officers and 37 new members.
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New York
New England Telegraph and Telephone Company
Metropolitan Telegraph and Telephone Office
T. N. Vail
W. R. Ingram
Driver
C. J. Glidden
J. W. Downs
W. AL. Forbes
Boston
Frederick Ayer
Lowell
Stephen Suisbury, Jr
Worcester
Theodore N. Vail
W. A. Inghaw
C.j.glidden
Charles ’. Bandwich
Alexander Cochrane
J. E. Hudson
No. 40
Pearl Street
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Er. D. Leavitt
Baimbridgeport
Mass
F. R. Hutter
C. W. Copeland
Texas Pacific Income
Wm. B. Dittmans
Brooklyn
First Avenue
John Jaws
Eliza J. Barnes
John Collins
E. K. Collins
Sarah Collins
Mass Meeting Denounces Governor Butler in Boston
The republican mass meeting at Faneuil Hall denounces Gov. Butler for alleged misrepresentations about Massachusetts industries and finances. Speakers, led by Hon. Eustace C. Fitz and Mr. Robinson, urge voters to deny Butler on Election Day and defend state prosperity and honest government.
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Faneuil Hall
Gov. Butler
Massachusetts
Robinson
Republican Party
E. C. Fitz
Augustus Russ
Eustace C. Fitz
Board of Trade
Fitz
George P. Denny
Commonwealth
Gen. Butler
Democratic Party
Masachusetts
Icistire
Lowell
Registration in Cities Shows Heavy Voter Turnout This Year
The Boston press notes registration across major cities outside Boston surges beyond any presidential year. Lowell records 10,619 voters, Cambridge near 8,900, Worcester 12,378, and several others show large increases. Butler and Bishop supporters prevail in several cities, with aggregations indicating shifts in political leanings and urban turnout.
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Lowell
Fall River
Cambridge
Lynn
Gloucester
Newton
Salem
Brockton
Somerville
Springfield
Fitchburg
Haverhill
Lawrence
Holyoke
Worcester
Butler
Bishop
Newburyport
Taunton
New Bedford
Taunae
Springfeld
Brock
Hyde Park rally targets Butler in Everett hall speech
Hyde Park Democrats held a large rally in Everett hall with C. G. Chick presiding. Chairman Avery attacked the Republican platform and urged turnout against Butler while praising Governor Butler's renomination prospects. The piece also notes regional contest hopes and other campaign remarks across Fifth Worcester and Essex districts.
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Ton
Salem
Butler
Brockton
Hyde Park
Everett Hall
C. G. Chick
Howard L. Smith
William D.northend
Edward Avery
Avery
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Fifth Worcester
Worcester
Nathaniel Thayer
Lancaster
Thayer
Gov. Butler
Fitchburg Sentinel
Artemas Merriam
Westminster
the Sentinel
Merriam
Gen. Butler
Miss Aggie Hill files suit for divorce from Senator Sharon
In San Francisco on November 1 Miss Aggie Hill claiming to be Mrs Sharon sues Senator Sharon in the state supreme court for divorce a division of community property and alimony. She alleges wilful desertion and repeated acts of adultery and says the senator is valued at fifteen thousand dollars with joint management as husband and wife.
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San Francisco
Cal
Aggie Hill
Sharon
Supreme Court
Political fate of surgeon generalship and Sherman retirement
Washington reports warn that Dr. Baxter’s surgeongeneral bid hinges on political clout, while Gen. Sherman retires with a disciplined handover to Gen. Sheridan. The column notes congressional cautions, officers’ trust in merit, and potential shifts under the President’s upcoming appointment.
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United States
Sherman
Tam
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Alabama
Court of Commissioners of Alabama
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Julia W. Nickerson
Samuel Fessenden
Samuel Lord
George Matthews
Russell Freeman
Isaac K. Chipman
Willard B. Boyden
Henry T. Hella Gu Eon Ge
George E. Ryder
Paul Wing
David E. Butterfield
Rebecca H. Freeman
Henryd. Tobey
Peter EK
Doliver
Henry Jackson
Silater Ross
Emanuel Jewel
Charles E. Bearse
Jerusha Case
David Nickerson
Navy
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Homer B. Ellis
Daniel McCarthy
Samuel Brown
Robert L. Taylor
Kanney
Ranney
Comptroller
Knox
Post
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M. W. Sheridan
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Wonderful Feat of Barnaby's Double Team at Narragansett Park
Narragansett Park in Cranston reports a record double team mile in 2 10 1/2 with Barnaby's pair dominating three fastest heats. J B Barnaby Co Providence fields H B Winship and Hiram Bruce as rivals James Keenan Boston Frank Nay. First heat 1:09, second 1:05, final 1:04. Five heats overall, purse $2,000, match race for double teams.
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Narragansett Park
Providence
R. I
Boston
H. B. Winship
Hiram Bruce
Yellow Dock
Frank
John Nay
Keenan
Cranston
J. BR. Barnaby & Co
Bik
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Mnicseis
Rss
Ike
RE eNah
Ate
James Keenan
B. G. Frank
S.g. John Nayellie
Haverhill
Mass
Kenora Trotting Park
J.C. How
J.C. Prescott
Merrimac
T. H. Renton
Groveland
Goodwin Bros
Lawrence B. m
Minnie
New Hampshire Mill Destroyed In Packard Falls Fire
A paper mill at Packard's Falls near New Market New Hampshire owned by T H Wiswell & Co burned out today. Five women escaped serious harm though two were burned on face and arms. Loss estimated at $35000 with $14000 insured. most finished stock saved. mill likely not rebuilt.
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New Market
N. H
T. H. Wiswell & Co
Packard’s Falls
Sarah Doeg
James Long
Thomas HY i Woll
E. L. Moses
Savannah
James Cash
Lincoln
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Col
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Katie P. Kountze
Arkansas City
Davis’s Landing
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Boston
Markeson
Wis
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Ont
Toronto
Cleveland, O
Western Girl Charged In Englishman's Texas Sheep Ranch Murder
Neltie C Bailey age 21, once well connected in New York society, is held to answer in Wichita for the murder of Clement Rotherly, a rich Englishman. She allegedly struck him in Indian Territory en route to Texas, took $20,000 land deed, $7,000 in diamonds, $10,000 stock and outfit, buried the body at Skeleton ranch, and fled before authorities nabbed her.
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Kan
Neltie C. Bailey
Clement Rotherly
United States
New York City
New Jersey
Rotherly
British Association
St. Louis
Texas
Kansas
Indian Territory
Skeleton Ranch
Immense Ratification Meeting of New York Democrats
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports thousands of voters gathering around Tammany Hall in New York to ratify state and county nominations. The event is described as the greatest political demonstration since 1880, with Cox and other leaders addressing the crowd and predictions of a Democratic victory. An independent ratification meeting is planned for Cooper Institute tomorrow night.
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Boston Post
Tammany Ball
Cox
Dorsheimer
Kelly
Cooper Institute
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Frank James Freed In Gallatin Walkabout In Town
Kansas City reports Frank James the outlaw was granted liberty in Gallatin with his wife and child as he visited stores. United States juror Coomber arrived to press possible federal action while an Alabama warrant exists but Missouri delays enforcement. Gallatin citizens react with indignation as a chained man is described in court nearby.
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Wildes
United States
Yuntic
Greely
Upernavik
Licat
Kansas City
Frank James
Gallatin
Will
Coomber
McGes
James
Alabama
Missouri
Kingston Dedication of Soldiers Monument News Item
Kingston Massachusetts observes a holiday celebration for the dedication of a soldiers monument presented as a town gift by a local lady. The monument rests on a New Ragland granite base as part of the town's commemorative effort against a backdrop of civic pride.
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Kingston
Mass
Abigail H. Adams
Monument Unveiling Honors Soldiers With Brass Bands
A bronze statue six feet tall stands on Main street near the town house as townspeople gather for a day of flags and a large procession. Plymouth, Kingston, and other posts join a parade led by the Martha Sever post. Abby A. Clark unveils the statue and Capt. A. C. Munroe delivers an oration before a 300-person collation at the town hall.
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Collingwood
Plymouth
David A. Russell
South Abington
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Pembroke
Bonney
Hanson
Committee On Monument
Temperance
Martha Sever Post
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A. C. Munroe
Brockton
Excavation prospects for Zoan under the Egyptian exploration fund
Boston editor notes the Egyptian Exploration Fund Society plans a Zoan dig after Pithom success led by M Naville. Miss Amelia B Edwards secures funds, with co secretary R S Poole. Target £4000–£5000. Mr Fowler MP offers £50 and £1 subscribers receive Naville memoirs.
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England
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East
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Boston
Navy Yard Changes and Reassignments At Chelsea
Pay director G E Thornton relieved after three years. C W Abbott named successor. Shenandoah set for commissioning with C S Norton E Talcott E M Hughes A S Able joining. Medical Inspector A C Gorgas duty at Chelsea hospital revoked. Lyle and Train on leave. Anderson and Private Johnson to Chelsea hospital for treatment. Dry dock caisson placed in dock for repair. Powhattan powder moved to storage. Recruits arriving at marine barracks, about 50 per month, recruiting offices open until Jan 15.
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C. W. Abbott
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Shenandoah
C. 8. Norton
Leutenant
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Massachusetts Odd Fellows hold annual grand encampment meeting
The annual session of the grand encampment of Massachusetts 1, O. O. F., was held at Odd Fellows' ball. Forty-three new members were admitted and instructed. The body reports 51 encampments with 6,681 members, a net gain of 448 after year’s activity. Financials show $235,012.05 receipts and $9,727.86 total relief paid, with extensive bene fits and new subordinate encampments formed.
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Grand Encampment
Massachusetts
Odd Fellows’ Ball
United States Wins Land Case In Colorado Coal Region
United States Judge McCrary ruled in Denver that 2,560 acres irregularly obtained under preemption law and now held by the Colorado Coal and Iron Company must revert to the United States. The decision cancels the title, though deeds were held by seemingly innocent parties.
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Denver
Col
United States
McCrary
Colorado Coal and Iron Company
Man claiming Pittsburg paymaster dies in Ontario jail
In TonoNTO Canada, a man lodging as Archie Dixon of Pittsburg, paymaster for the Allegheny railway, cried out of a murder mentioning Scott and Mrs. Stewart. He admitted laudanum use and was jailed where he died that night.
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Tononto, Ont
Rossin House
Archie Dixon
Pittsburg
Allegheny Railway
Scott
Stewart
Hog thieves attack ends in four deaths near Tombs borough
In Macon Georgia on November 1 Joe Holden a Black man and two others tracked hog thieves to a swamp near Tombs borough. They slept under a tree and were ambushed by five hog thieves. A gunfight ensued leaving Holden and three thieves dead.
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Macon
Joe Holden
Tombsborough
Holden
Morehead to Represent Cotton Planters at New England Exposition
President Morehead of the National Cotton Planters association will leave Cincinnati tonight to represent the New Orleans cotton position at the closing ceremonies of the New England exposition in Boston.
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Cincinnati
Morehead
National Cotton Planters’ Association
Boston
New Orleans
Offer of thirty three and one third percent made by Shaw firm
An adjourned creditors meeting heard Mr George F Morse Jr for the firm outline a plan to settle debts at 33 1/3 percent in cash or equivalent within 30 days of acceptance, while warning asset overstatements and pending litigation. Creditors rejected the offer and ordered a syndicate search to regroup within two weeks.
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F. Shaw & Brothers
George F.morse,jr
Newtonville
Fr. Shaw
Fayette Shaw
Shaw
Kimbal
Curtis
John F. Mills
Mills
Venceborough
Vanceborough
Boston
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New York
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Walter Potter
Canada
James B. Forgan
Wyman
B. F. Brooks
M.atherman
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Cole
King
Mr. Forgan
Foris
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Pickard
Small
Portland
Frost Delays Cotton Growth In Charlotte After Fall Rains
The first frost of the season hit Charlotte early this morning curbing cotton growth which had begun after the fall rains. Local growers expect slowed bolls and potential impact on yields as farmers assess damage and plan for frost protection measures.
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Charlotte
N. C
Overcoats and assorted goods advertised by G. W. Simmons & Co
A scaled advertising note promotes choice overcoats ready-made at a bargain price. It mentions a quick complete care remedy for trifling diseases, a five cent Hidalgo cigar by Estabrook & Eaton, and Fairbanks’s Rock Cordial for colds.
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Estabrook & Eaton’s
Hidalgo
Craig Kidney Cure Co Adverts Demand Soars
On November 1 1883 the Craig Kidney Cure Co calls for an immediate order of two gross Dr Craig s Kidney Cure. The letter claims rising demand and predicts immense success with customers praising its intrinsic worth as unmatched in the market.
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F. Geldowsky
Cambridge
J. B. Henson
A. B. Moller
Broad St
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