Death by Own Action Prevented in Chicago Prison
Chicago November 7 1887 Anarchist George Engel attempted to die by laudanum and morphine after a night of suspense in his cell Emil Zoener detected him unconscious and a doctor confirmed poisoning Engel admitted to taking the drugs and said he preferred death to prison He accused outside influences of forcing his public letter and noted he had sought liberty or death rather than facing hanging from his speech making.
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Chicago
Ill
George Engel
Emil Zoener
Engel
Zoener
Dr. Gray
Lingg
L. J. Gray
Fielden
Schwab
Oglesby
W. M. Salter
Spies
Fischer
Salter
A. Spies
Michel Schwart
S. Fpielden
Committee Plans Sympathy Demonstration for Anarchists
A joint committee of the industrial conference Central Labor Union and Central Labor Lyceum met at 176 Tremont Street to arrange a demonstration in Hew Era Hall next Friday in response to seven condemned anarchists. The group led by D H Biggs includes Harris Yarros Pickett Badver O Lally Waldock and several ladies. If the death sentence is carried out the hall will be draped in mourning. if commuted to life the meeting proceeds with no draping.
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Industrial Conference
Central Labor Union
Central Labor Lyceum
Tremont Street
D. H. Biggs
Bb. N. Harris
Victor Yarros
Frank S. Pickett
W. J. Badver
Patrick K. O’lally
James Waldock
Ella Hazelton
C. C. Merrifield
Mary Maguire
J. Finn
Joliet
Philadelphia Sheriff Race Signals GOP Rout Likely
In Philadelphia the sheriff contest splits the city with Republicans backing a seasoned “rinester” and Democrats plus Independents backing a clean candidate. Analysts foresee a Democratic win and fraud risks may swing the result. statewide vote expected close with lower turnout and a Republican lead far smaller than last year’s governor race.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Rinester
Judge Bradley's Chances In Rhode Island Vote
Providency November 7. The second district contest ends with an excited electorate. Bradley appears favored but stay-at-home Republicans and Democrats may swing the result. Last fall 11,310 votes. spring 17,315 with similar registration. Political prophets cannot predict which party gains from abstentions.
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Providency
R. I
Srretran
Judge Bradley
Philip Allen
Davis
Bradley
Arnold
Pierce
Fifth National Bank Closes Doors With Run
The Fifth National Bank of St. Louis closed at 1 15 p m after a heavy run. Directors include I B Rosenthal Joseph Specht and Marcus Wolfee who has filed two attachment suits against Rosenthal totaling 71000. President Henry Overtolz and cashier C C Crolius led the institution, with deposits about 1130000 and securities 1500000.
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St. Louis
Fifth National Bank
I. B. Rosenthal
Joseph Specht
Marcus Wolfee
Rosenthal
North Broadway
Henry Overtolz
C. C. Crolius
Obituary notes Frederic H. Barnes and several notable deaths
Frederic H. Barnes eldest son of Thomas H. Barnes died at his father’s residence 798 Broadway South Boston on Sunday morning aged 24 He graduated from the Bigelow school then Boston Latin School then Lutts College class of 86 He served as vice superintendent teacher and musical director of Broadway Universalist Church president Mt Washington Club and assistant secretary Boston Sunday School Union Other obituaries include Baron Wolverton who died in Brighton England a donor to Irish causes and close associate of Mr Gladstone Dr Lemuel Richards Bowdoinham Te physician aged 78 Dr Peter L B Stickney a Springfield physician aged 74 John Clement Dover N H prominent resident and former state representative.
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Frederic H. Barnes
Thomas H. Barnes
Bigelow School
Broadway
Boston
Mr. Barnes
Boston Latin School
Lutts College
Broadway Universalist Church
Mt. Washington Club
Boston Sunday School Union
Baron Wolverton
Brighton
Eng
Clute
Gladstone
the Freeman’s Journal of Dublin
Ireland
Lemuel Richards
Bowdeinham
Bowdoin College
Peter L. B. Stickney
Springfield
John Clement
Dover
N. H
Linene Collars and Cuffs Shown at Boston Fair
Reversible Collar Co displays Linene collars and cuffs at the Boston Fair. Attendees praise their snowy whiteness and fine texture, noting the product’s quality and finish.
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Boston
Election Prospects in Gloomy Political Climate 1887
Washington reports focus on New York and Maryland contests with Democrats hoping for state victories to boost 1888 presidential chances. The Court of Claims rules on French spoliation treaties ending 1798, outlining prizes and insurance, while consular postings and a new Statistical Abstract are announced. The Interstate Commerce Commission denies deficit fears, but cites staffing limits hindering work.
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Court of Claims
John Davis
France
West Indies
Thecourt
Treasury clerks vote as Democrats leave for polls
Treasury Department notes all Democratic clerks from New York Maryland and Virginia have returned home to vote while Republican clerks show little interest. Assistant Secretary Maynard Solicitor McCue and Second Comptroller Butler are among officials who have left to vote. Indian Inspector Armstrong reports Crow Agency in Montana delivering prisoners after a skirmish leader was killed and troops to escort remaining Crows to Fort Snelling until further orders.
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Treasury Department
New York
Maryland
Virginia
Maynard
McCue
Butler
Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Armstrong
Crow Agency
Montana
Ruger
Fort Snelling
Copper market shifts as voters await gubernatorial results
Election day draws interest away from the race as copper prices move upward. The Eastern Development Company at 95 Milk Street invites patrons to request their latest quotations and favorable terms by mail circular.
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Eastern Development Company
Milk Street
Rail merger plans spark market talk on State Street
An announced proposal unites the Kansas City lines under a consolidated mortgage bond of 25 000 miles and 2 million surplus funds, signaling 5 percent annual dividends. Market chatter links New York New Haven New England moves, West End bets, and a Rutland road contest amid stock swings and dividend forecasts.
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Kansas City
Fort Scott & Gulf
Kansas City, Springfield & Memphis
Springfield
Memphis
New York & New England
American Loan and Trust Company
Boston
Capital
William H. Parmenter
State Street
New England
Amusements listing of Boston theaters and shows
The schedule lists Park Theatre A Hole in the Ground at 7:45 pm Boston Museum Sophia at 7:45 pm The Thea tre A Run of Luck at 7:46 pm Hollis Street Theatre Colleen Bawn at 7:45 pm Globe Theatre Joseph Jefferson at 7 pm and Howard Athen Variety at 8 pm with multiple venues and showtimes.
Auctions Today Include Fruit and Real Estate Listings
Sales by auction today list fruit with Fruit-Horatio Harris at 12m and Fruit Snow & Co at 10 30 a m. Horses and carriages offered by Albert Nowe & Co Brighton and Stocks by L Day & Co at 11 30 a m. Stocks by Francis Henshaw & Co at 12 m. Real estate by Atwood & Weld at 3 p m.
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Fruit+Snow & Co
Albert Nowe & Co
Brighton
Stocks—ik. L. Day & Co
Francis Henshaw & Co
Horatio Harris
Atwood & Weld
Maslen and McKenzie Nuptials in Manchester and Taintor
In this city on November 5, Rev. W. A. Lewis united Albert W. Maslen of Manchester Massachusetts with Anna Belle McKenzie. On November 3 Rev. C. E. Davis at People's Church united Loren A. Taintor with Anna G. Richardson.
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James M. Keith
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Cortlandt St
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Epiror
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Ollis
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Myles NA Corra
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Lotta
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Australian Novelty Company
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Huntington Ave
Reeves
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Grand Centennial Organ
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Tua
Arthur J. Hubbard
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Rudolf King
WM. Thaule
Copartnership Notices
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James J. Burke
Commonwealth OF
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Celina Skinner
Suffolk
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Arthur Reed
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Esquire
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Register
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County of Suffolk
Teele
Alex. M. Robinson
Melrose
Cambridge
John H. Krey
Lincoln St
Aalon BR. Gay & CO
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