Harvard Rally at Tremont Temple Draws Big Crowd
Harvard Democratic Club hosts a rousing meeting at Tremont Temple with cheers for Collins Williams and Quincy. Speakers frame the race as a moral issue, criticizing business politics and urging Massachusetts freemen to support the Democratic ticket next Tuesday.
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Cleveland
Harvard
Tremont Temple
Patrick A. Collins
Josiah Quincy
George Fred Williams
Russell
W.G. Brown
Harvard Democratic Club
Collins
Massachusetts
Democrat
New Jersey Calls for Honest Tariff Reform Stand
Eight years ago a Democratic campaign urged tax relief and a limited government. The speaker recalls efforts to curb burdens from war and private interests, cites defeats by a Republican Senate, and argues four years of Republican rule failed to deliver on promises. New Jersey’s steadfast support for tariff reform and democracy is urged in a call to vote.
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Ople
House of Representatives
Senate
Republican Party
Friends
Friends of the People
Friends of
Democratic Party
New Jersey
William Everett
Quincy
Harrison
Wayne McVeagh
Gresham
United States
South
McKinley
Allison
Garfield
Congress
Johnny Davenport
New York
Iself
Charles S. Hamlin
Brookline
President McLeod Explains Reading Boston & Maine Alliance
President A. A. McLeod of the Boston & Maine and the Reading roads discusses the proposed alliance. He says both lines remain independent, intend to expand traffic and Western connections, and seek community and stockholder approval while coordinating general directions without guarantees. He notes joint traffic growth depends on a proper arrangement with New York & New England.
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A. A. McLeod
Boston & Maine
Reading
Vendome
Philadelphia & Reading
New England
New York
Canadian cattle barred import ban extended
London reports the government issued an order prohibiting the importation of live Canadian cattle. The move restricts cattle imports from Canada due to unspecified concerns or policy.
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London
Odd Occupations Leech Farms Operate in US Cities
The article notes two leech farms in the United States used by the medical profession, one near New York and another in San Francisco. Leechs are imported from Bordeaux in large boxes with swamp ooze from Bordeaux, claimed to produce the hungriest leeches.
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United States
New York
San Francisco
Bordeaux
Eccentric Will Sparks Wealth Accumulation Case
The famed English will of Peter Thellusson prompted an act to curb wealth accumulation by will. His directive ordered property to accumulate for the lives of his sons, living grandchildren at his death, and any grandchild born within the usual period after his death. Estimates at trial put the £600,000 estate growing to about £27,182 in seventy five years.
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Peter Thellusson
Thacher's Field Harwich Rally Praises Thacher and Dems
Two thousand people gathered in Harwich to honor H C Thacher with large crowd in the Exchange Theatre and overflow meetings. Speakers included Charles S Hamlin and Dr William Everett who assailed Republicans and praised Democratic principles, tariffs, and Grover Cleveland.
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Harwich
Exchange Theatre
H. C. Thacher
Charles S. Hamlin
Brookline
B. Patterson
Eastham
Henry C. Thacher
Thacher
Republican Committee
Thirteenth Congressional District
Cape Cod
Congress
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Republic
Louisiana
Fall River
Alludin
Grover Cleveland
William E. Russell
Russell Quotes Ames as Attacks on Prison Reform
Worcester, Nov. 4. Governor Russell received a rousing reception and delivered a campaign speech. He faulted the state prison system, urged abolishing the superintendent's office, expanding warden and prison commissioners powers, and questioned Republican inaction. He pressed national issues, notably tariffs, citing Amés on foreign trade and raw material duties. Mr. Carroll spoke and drew applause.
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Worcester
Russell
Haile
Wellesley
Greenhalge
New England
Amés
Andrew
Carroll
Petroleum Ship Norcross Burns in Seine
The British bark Norcross, sailing from Philadelphia to Rouen with petroleum, was burned in the Seine. Reports say at least three lives were lost and as many as ten may have perished.
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Paris
Norcross
Philadelphia
Rouen
France
Seine
TWO FOR METTRICK. Rallies boost Michael J. McEttrick in Boston
Two enthusiastic rallies last evening at Dudley Street Opera House and Gray's Hall, South Boston, drew overflowing crowds. Speakers praised McEttrick and labor-focused records, with William L. Mooney opening, ward 20 figures predicting a deciding vote, and criticism aimed at James F. Jennings over past voting.
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Michael J. McEttrick
Dudley Street Opera House
Gray’s Hall
South
Boston
Opera House
William L. Mooney
Cleveland
Russell
McEttrick
Moreland
Woburn
Ward 20
McNary
House of Representatives
McKittrick
Marcy
James F. Jennings
T. W. Coakley
John B. Moran
John E. Hannigan
George E. McNeill
Mr. McEttrick
Alderman Thomas Flood
McEttrick Victory Praised At South Boston Meeting
At Gray's Hall South Boston a large crowd attended as Captain Louis A Dowd chaired a meeting where speakers praised Mr McEttrick and hailed his election as certain. Participants included James F Creed John B Moran Thomas W Fiood Albert Pillar and the Hon M J McEttrick.
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Gray’s Hall
South Boston
Louis A. Dowd
Mr. McEttrick
James F. Creed
John B. Moran
Thomas W. Fiood
Albert Pillar
M. J. McEttrick
W. E. Russell Club Rally At Chelsea Academy Of Music
The W E Russell Club of Chelsea held a crowded rally last night at the Academy of Music with Mr James McCall presiding. Speakers included Mr John E Fitzgerald and Hon Sherman Hoar, who defended labor and attacked Lodge on tariff policy and the McKinley bill’s wage effects.
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M. M. Merritt
Scott Campbell
B. L. Danforth
John M. Oxton
John E. Fitzgerald
Fall River
Sherman Hoar
Congressman Lodge
Lodge
Hoar
Chelsea
Lincoln Hall Rally for Haile Draws Local Leaders
Lincoln Hall overflowed with Republicans last night as Lieutenant Governor William H. Haile spoke on national issues. The rally, led by Rufus S. Frost, featured Mayor Converse and many platform members including Hixon FE Willard Simeon Butterfield John H Roberts A B Champlin John C Lord Charles E Bassett George Buck and George E Mitchell. William E Barrett followed praising Congressman Lodge with notable gallantry.
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Lincoln Hall
William H. Haile
Rufus S. Frost
Converse
Williams. Hixon
FE. Willard
Simeon Butterfield
John H. Roberts
A. B. Champlin
John ¢. Lord
Charles E. Bassett
George H. Buck
A. 8. Burnham
Revere
George E. Mitchell
Williams Voices Tariff and Silver at Brookline Rally
The Hon George Fred Williams drew a large audience at Brookline Town Hall last night for a Democratic town committee rally. He discussed tariff and silver questions and criticized Republican policies. William B Rice and Edward Atkinson offered sharp tariff arguments.
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George Fred Williams
Brookline Town Hall
Democratic Town Committee
William B. Rice
Edward Atkinson
The Dirty Lapp Described By a Travel Writer
A London Truth travel correspondent visits Norway and portrays the Sami as clever yet harsh and unkempt. She depicts demeaning living conditions, a culture of drink, and unusual dairy practices including reindeer milk. The account notes beauty in reindeer herds and mixed impressions of the people and climate.
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Norway
London
Paris
Ross and Connor Crowned World Wrestling Championship Rivalry
In Dundee tonight Ross of Philadelphia defeated Connor of Manchester by one point in a £100 purse contest for the world title. Connor showed better technique but weighed 56 pounds less than Ross, who claimed the championship.
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London
Ross
Philadelphia
Connor
Manchester
Eng
Dundee
Shot by her nephew in Russell home tragedy
Mrs. Mary Robinson aged 62 was accidentally shot by her nephew Robert Dexter Parks at her sister Mrs. Dexter Parks residence in Russell. She died at 1 30 this afternoon.
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Springfield
Mary Robinson
Dexter Parks
Russell
Robert Dexter Parks
Supreme Court rules Sunday notices invalid in Missouri
St. Louis readers learn that the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City holds official notices published on a Sunday are not legal. The ruling stems from a taxpayer’s dispute over a benefit assessment for a street opening, notice published four days with Sunday included.
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St. Louis
Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Devil's Lake allotments approved for Chippewa Indians
The Secretary of the Interior approves allotments at Devil's Lake Ind awarding $69 in total and conferring citizenship rights. The male portion gain first opportunity to vote at the upcoming election.
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Washington
Devil’s Lake
Ind
Secretary of the Interior
Truth About Josef Hoffman Stowaway Rumor Denied
London reports a communications from the pianist Josef Hoffman's parents denying Bombay stories of him going to India as a stowaway. They state he is with them in Germany pursuing musical studies.
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London
Josef Hoffman
England
Bombay
Josef
India
Hofmanns
Germany
Commentaries on the Law of Sales and Collateral Subjects
A review extols Jeremiah Travis's Commentaries on the Law of Sales as a vivid, principled, and exhaustive work. It praises his vigorous argument, fair critique of contrary authorities, and fresh treatment of topics such as note frauds, railway receipts, and married women’s law, noting the book’s thorough index and 1892 publication by Little, Brown & Co.
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Jeremiah Travis
England
Sales
Blackburn
Benjamin
New York
Massachusetts
Maine
Vermont
Michigan
Little, Brown & Co
Boston
Little Brown & Co
Morse attachment filed on congressman property
Late this afternoon an attachment for 25000 was filed in the Norfolk registry against the property of Congressman Elijah A. Morse of Canton by Mrs. Helen M. Sole of Indiana in a pending tort action.
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Dedham
Norfolk
Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Helen M. Sole
Indiana
Baravalle Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Newark Sailor Death
In Genoa on November 4 Baravalle the waiter was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Frank Reilly a crew member of the United States steamer Newark during Columbus celebrations. He received twelve years and six months imprisonment and was ordered to pay indemnity and costs.
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Genoa
Baravalle
Frank Reilly
United States
Newark
Columbus
Reception to His Friends by Edward P. Clark
Representative Edward P. Clark of Ward ended a reception for about four hundred friends at the Lafayette Social and Athletic Club last evening. The company enjoyed vocal and instrumental music, then refreshments were served and the party dispersed. Best wishes were extended for his political career.
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Edward P. Clark
Ward
Lafayette Social and Athletic Club
The Cow Gladstone Made Famous
The mad cow carcass near Hawarden drew local speculation after Mr Gladstone narrowly escaped. A butcher bought the hide for 2 pounds and sold it for 5. The head horns and hoof were sent to Chester, with offers for the trophy already turned down. Teeth reportedly sold for 0.5 pounds each.
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Gladstone
Hawarden
Chester
Curious Swedish law on confessions and punishment
The Swedish criminal system requires a confession before capital punishment is carried out, but if the suspect maintains innocence despite strong evidence, prison discipline becomes extremely strict and severe until a confession is obtained.
London Smoke Cloud Estimated At Two Million Sterling Yearly
The great smoke cloud over London is calculated to weigh fifty tons of solid carbon and release two hundred fifty tons of hydro carbon and carbonic oxide gases daily, with an annual value of two million sterling.
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London
Boston Probate Notices of Mary Johnson Will
The Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the will of Mary Johnson late of Boston for letters testamentary with no bond. Hearing set November 17, 1892 at 10 a.m. in Boston to show cause, with weekly Boston Post notices for three weeks. Judge John W. McKim signs the record.
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Massachusetts
Mary Johnson
Boston
Anna M. Wilson
Suffolk
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
John Stafford
Somerville
Charles A. Welch
Cambridge
George M. Brooks
S. H. Folsom
Ee —Ommoon Wea
James Rooney, JR
James Rooney
Joan W. McKim
Kommon Whale
George Baird
Edward A. Studley
Ann Baird
Ellen Baird
Ilness
Jons W. McKim
Mary Gunning
Chelsea
Michael W. Fitzpatrick
Newson
John B. Spewart
Newton
Charles H. Brigham
Lowell
Georges M. Brooks
Winifred Early
Mary A
Elwah George
Ommonwealtet
Susan F. Carter
Mary F. Shattuck
Said Folk
Frances A. Eaton
Revere
Said
Calvin P. Sampson
George 2. Eaton
Catherine L. Fuller
Charles L. Fuller
Gorce M. Brooks
Ss. H. Folsom
Margaret Loughlin
Joseph F. Loughlin
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James R. Hill & CO
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Kinpor
Lowess
Tha
Mettrick
Chelsea Academy
Lapp
Avoir Dupois
THE
Devil's Lake Allotments
Congressman Morse
Wheeler & CO
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American House
Margaret C. Atkins
Isaac W. Loring
Adm
W. P. B. Brooks & CO
Hanover St
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