Butler and Republican hopes color New Hampshire politics
The piece discusses how Republicans might have supported Governor Butler to influence national politics in 1884. It notes some Massachusetts Republicans and others privately backed Butler to provoke a split in the national party, while most Republicans balanced duty to the state with larger national outcomes, and suggests even Butler supporters would eventually align with Democratic gains over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Magemere
New Hampshire
Icc
Ey Ty
Union
White House
Washington
Faust
Massachusetts
National Democratic Party
Gov. Butler
Robie of Maine Faces Demagogy Charge Over Social Tour
The governor famed as a champion of plain folks attends many social events with the fashionables and hosts quilting bees and tea with old ladies. The Democratic Progressive Age lauds him as sociable while critics warn this could threaten his political longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iov
Robie
Maine
Gov. Robie
Charley Foster
Debunking a Tilden Butler defeat conspiracy
The Boston dispatch blamed Mr. Tilden for Gov. Butler's defeat via a barrel of liquor, a claim our source calls false. It asserts the real tactic was Butler’s own plan to disrupt Butler ballots by delaying a steam engine in Boston the night before the election, with no involvement from Kiley or belting in printing rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mail and Express
Boston
Gov
Butler
Mr. Tilden
Bar’ls
Massachusetts
New York
Guy. Butler
Mr. Kiley
Spring Lane
Ruffin Nomination Seen as Thoughtful Choice for Court
The Newburyport Herald argues Gov. Butler’s nomination of George L. Ruffin to the Charles Town district court is not a reward for Boston colored voters. It notes Ruffin’s qualifications and predicts he will soon become a judge, while disputing motives behind the selection and praising the appointment over earlier rejected choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport Herald
Butler
George L. Ruffin
Charlestown
Boston
Mr. Ruffin
Robinson
Ruffin
Executive Council
New York Democrats Triumph Amid Maynard Defeat
In New York the democratic victory is celebrated though Judge Maynard, head of the state ticket, was defeated. He was praised as honest and true, with liquor policy at odds with many sellers. City results show Attorney General O Brien leading by 58,137, Maxwell 38,597, and others with large majorities. Maynard himself among the defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Maynard
New York
Maynard
O Brien
CCM
Cceeseerseseeeens
Stnte
Maxwell
Cssseseseess
SWC
Ge Ay
Wheeling Register
Butler
Massachusetts
Wilmington
Del
Boston Post
The
Post
Baltimore
Benjamin F. Butler
Boston
East
Richmond
Ben
New York Sun
Ben Butler
Augusta New Age
Tewksbury
Great fires log across centuries and cities
A retrospective notes historic urban conflagrations. It cites eleven years ago in Boston burning 65 acres with about 75 million dollars lost, Chicago a year earlier over 2100 acres and 154 million loss, Portland 1866 about 200 acres near 12 million, New York 1835 about 700 buildings and 18.9 million, London 1666 destroying buildings valued at 60 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Portland
New York
London
CITY POLITICS COL PLYMPTON DEFENDS CUNNIFF AND BUTLER GAINS
Col Plympton says Chairman Cunniff did all in his power to secure success in Boston while the state campaign funding faces criticism. The piece analyzes registration gains across Lynn Worcester Haverhill Fall River and Brockton with Butler and Grinnell vote shifts and independent Republican impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Plympton
Cunniff
Hion
Benjamin Dean
City Democracy
Cohen
Butler
Boston
State Committee
Lynn
Worcester
Haverhill
Fall River
Brockton
Aless
Robinson
Bowerman
Grinnell
Mr. Grinnell
Baller
Sutler
Boston Democrats
Woorrcester
Mass
City Committee
M. M.cunniff
James E. Estabrook
Massachusetts
N. A. Plympton
Ben Dean Says He Is Not a Candidate for Mayor
Rumors swirl over Boston mayoral race as Gen A P Martin regarded as potential nominee. Benjamin Dean publishes a letter stating he is not a candidate and is preoccupied with other duties. Other names mentioned include Dr Thomas L Jenks and Isaac Fenno, though no assurances on their candidacy are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mion
Benjamin Dean
Oiher Gentlem
Butler
Boston
A. P. Martin
Gen. Martin
Dean
Boston Post
Sirk
Leenj
Thomas L. Jenks
Commission
Isaac Fenno
Through Freight Route Set Between Grand Trunk and West Shore
New York November 9. Manager Hickson of the Grand Trunk and West Shore officers finalized plans for a fast through freight train linking New York and Chicago via both lines. The service starts January 1 when West Shore is completed. passenger traffic remains unchanged. The Chicago east bound freight pool committee wrapped up a routine meeting with adjustments per recent commission awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hickson
Grand Trunk Road
West Shore Company
West Shore
Grand Trunk
Chicago
West Shore Road
London Lord Mayor's Show Opens New Era in Inauguration Day
The lord mayor's show in honor of Alderman Fowler's inauguration passed off smoothly. The procession from Guildhall circled the Royal Exchange Cheapside Fleet Street and Strand to the new law courts where the oath was sworn. Banquet guests included distinguished figures as Gladstone spoke on Ireland, Egypt, and Franco-British relations. Count de Lesseps anticipated fair talks on the Suez canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
London
Guildhall
Aroun
Royal Exchange
Cheapside
Fleet Street
Strand
Master of the Rolls
Coleridge
America
Lord Coleridge
England
Mr. Gladstone
M. Waddington
France
Egypt
Cairo
Europe
Ireland
Count de Lesseps
Great Britain
Suez Canal
Attempts to Discover Who is to Blame for Defective Construction
Madison Wis Nov 9 Causes of the capitol building accident are disputed with defectiv e iron pillars and poor masonry suggested. Contractor Bentley says the loss falls on the state since plans were approved by the state architect. Five men had just left the basement when the crash occurred. One injured, James Kelly, died. Governor Rusk convened the capitol building commission to study the disaster and a panel of experts will oversee a rigid inquiry. Coroner's inquests were held for five dead. more wounded may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Capitol
Bentley
Commonwealth
Historical Society
James Kelly
James Dowell
Gov. Rusk
Capitol Building Commission
Four Men Killed and Eight Injured in Collapse at Burrao New York
A four story frame copper shed under construction in Burrao New York collapsed in a Gale at 3 PM. Twelve men were in the building. four were killed Jacob Schoential foreman William Eckert John Otto and Joseph G 1 carpenters. Seven others were seriously injured. The structure’s loose cheap construction caused the fall and experts say it would have been unsafe if completed. Charles Tintner is fatally injured and cannot survive the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrao
N. Y
Jacob Deld
Jacob Schoential
Wm. Eckert
John Otto
Joseph G .1
Charles Tintner
Charles Fintner
English Barristers in US Civil Cases and Trials
The Law Journal notes barristers in two civil cases were allowed to plead in US courts. It questions whether the central criminal court judge can permit the prisoner in the upcoming trial. The piece cites Pryor and O Donnell if relevant to the legal stance. The report also mentions parliamentary prorogation to December 19 and a Moorefield colliery explosion death toll of 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Law Journal
United States
Pryor
O’ Donnell
Central Criminal Court
Ygihe
Boston
Liverpool
Moorefield
Accrington
Forgery Rings Suspected In New Haven Liquor Licenses
New Haven authorities report many forgery cases attaching endorsers to liquor license applications. A suspected fraud bureau allegedly provides counterfeit licenses after the repeal of publishing endorsers. Several licenses have been revoked as forged names are found. applicants deny knowledge of the filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven. Conn
Evasion of Tariff by Sheet Iron Importers
The Commercial Gazette reports a clever tariff dodge by sheet iron importers. Taggers iron, a light grade, is admitted at 30 percent ad valorem while heavy grades face 11 to 24 cents per pound. Importers mix the grades to mislead appraisers into 380 percent ad valorem entry. After arrival, the iron is repacked and shipped west, with thousands of tons reportedly entering the country, harming sheet iron mills in Pittsburgh and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
The
Commercial Gazette
Suit Over Racehorse Collision Between Prominent Owners
J W Alderidge sues Geo W Lilley for 1000 dollars after a collision from Watertown races. Rival trotting owners clashed on track when Lilley hissed Alderidge's horse. On the road home the quarrel continued and Lilley wrecked Alderidge's vehicle. Social prominence makes the case conspicuous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury, Conn
J.W. Alderidge
Geo. W. Lilley
Watertown
Cilley
Alderidge
Liliey
Republicans Seek Senate Apportionment Bills for Early Adjournment
In Harrisburg on November 9, Republican members of the house and senate conferred and agreed to press the senate apportionment bills and aim for an early adjournment. Democratic senators held an informal consultation but took no action on future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
House
Senate
Coal Mining Likely To Continue Through Navigation
Philadelphia aims to keep coal production steady with demand firm while stockpiles rise. Operators expect no mining suspension before navigation ends, though Philadelphia and Reading would resist any halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Chinaman Traders Certificates Arrive Aboard Pekin
The steamer City of Pekin brought 167 Chinese passengers from Hong Kong who carried government issued traders certificates. Several acknowledged paying inspectors to obtain the certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
City of Pekin
Hong Kong
Hall Collapse Injures Eight at Laurinburg Gathering
In Laurinburg two mortally injured and eight people wounded when the floor and walls collapsed in McLean's hall during a gathering of colored attendees. Emergency crews removed all from the ruins as chaos followed the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Laurinburg
McLean’s Hall
Outlaw Abe Buzzard Escapes Pursuit on Welsh Mountain
Lancaster Pa November 9 The posse chasing Abe Buzzard on the Welsh mountain has abandoned the search. Buzzard’s intimate knowledge of the mountain hiding places makes his early capture unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Abe Buzzard
Banquet Held for Visiting Journalists at Vendome
A Friday gathering in town hosted foreign exhibition guests from The Commercial List Record Helletin Chronicle-Herald Star and others. About 30 dignitaries attended including N J Bradlee C B Norton C W Slack F A Walker and J B Thomas Jr with cordial welcome remarks and speeches by local and visiting figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Ueveer
Record
Thayer
Helletin
Dealey
Chronicle-Hero
Air
D.T. Spangler
The
Star
Ndome
N. J. Bradlee
Gen. C. B. Norton
C. W. Slack
F. A. Walker
Ernest Edwards
Curtis Guild
H. W. Peabody
J. B. Thomas, Jr
Nathan Apleton
James Jackson Jarves
Col
J. W. Walcott
Mr. Brad
Vermont Woman's Suffrage Convention Opens in St Johnsbury
A state convention to form a Vermont Woman's Suffrage association opened in St Johnsbury with Mrs W L F Hidden presiding. Officers elected include President Mrs M L P Hidden, Vice Presidents Mrs G E Davidson and others. Addresses by H B Blackwell and H C Ide noted. Attendance large. potential for suffrage debate grows in Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Johnsbury
Woman’s Suffrage Association
W. L. F. Hidden
Lucy Stone
Julia Ward Howe
Mr. Blackwell
H. B. Blackwell
M. L. P. Hidden
Londonville
G. E. Davidson
New Fane
I. J. Freeman
Newport
Martin
Peacham
John Burke
Albany
Laura Moore
Barnet
S. A. Nelson
West Burke
T. Cutler
H. C. Ide
B. F. Tillottson
Flint
Nelson
H. B&b. Blackwell
Boston
St. Johnsbury
Ide
Howe
Blackwell
The Democrats Roast a Self-Deprecating Aristocrat
A distinguished Democrat at Robins son reception quips about being an aristocrat in silk stockings and kid gloves. He jokes that although defeated he led a large faction, calling himself the best dressed man and admitting to wearing silk stockings outside his boots amid laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Saloon Licenses Tested in Chicago Legal Challenge
Chicago citizens league sues a grocers liquor firm arguing city licenses at 103 dollars were invalid after a 500 dollar state law. Court rules license a franchise and bars liquor sales under city permit. Appeal sent to supreme court. decision by April could cost saloon keepers over a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Citizens League
Supreme Court
Transcontinental rail lines end California competition
A Northern Pacific despatch reports that effective immediately the California business is withdrawn by northern and southern lines north of San Francisco. The move follows a secret Topeka conference of passenger representatives during the past three days, failing to agree on territorial division. Portland and San Francisco are removed from competition, with travel between them routed via the Oregon steamship line at local rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Muir
Northern Pacific Railroad
California
Southern Lines
San Francisco
Pais
Transcontinental Association
Topeka
Portland
Oregon Steamship and Navigation Line
Freight trains derail near South Framingham and Providence
South Framingham Massachusetts reports a Boston and Albany freight train derailing east of the station blocking the north main track for about three hours. An extra west bound freight derailed at the Old Colony crossing blocking trains on the Old Colony line. In Providence Rhode Island a locomotive left the track at Valley Falls causing a wreck of coal cars with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Framingham
Mass
Boston and Albany
Old Colony Road
Fall River
Mars
Providence
R. I
Providence and Worcester
Valley Falls
Tilden Influenced Butler Defeat, New York Dems Supposedly Helped
Washington reports Baltimore Law claims a New York state committee member told a Gov. Butler friend that Mr. Tilden chose to prevent Butler from disturbing the next national democratic convention. Tilden allegedly used influence to sway Massachusetts Democrats away from Butler, aiding his defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Democratic State Committee of
New York
Gov. Butler
Tilden
Gen. Butler
Massachusetts
Providence Deputy Sheriff Faces Conflict of Interest
Deputy Sheriff L S Tillinghast of Kent county is implicated in a conflict of interest while serving as an officer for the attorney general. He allegedly was paid by the defendant Congdon and counseled with his counsel. A disqualified grand juror caused one indictment to be quashed and prevented further jury tainting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. IL
L.S. Tillinghast
Kent County
Ince
Congdon
Commissioner of Patents
Ghae
Jeff Davis
United States Supreme Court
Ellis Et al
Jefferson Davis
Sarah Ann Dorsey
Louisiana
Irregularities Swirl as Democrats Tie Leads to Wins
In Harrisonburg Virginia on November 9 lawyers for Democratic candidates reported 58 votes were cast by people not on registration books at Conrad's state precinct. The board of county canvassers discussed invalid candidate names on election returns and decided to issue unchanged certificates, likely giving Keesel for senate Scale and possibly Grattan Democrats seats in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Conrad
Board of County Canvisers
Keesel
Senate
Scale
House
Grattan
Sugar trade updates from Caribbean and Demerara
Reports from Demerara indicate fine weather and sugar grinding beginning with large refining deals for the United States. Prices range from 70 to 420 dollars. Barbadoes and Antigua enjoy good weather while Trinidad suffers drought. The steamer Saratoga bound for New York carries 110,500 in Spanish gold. Sugar nominal. Spanish gold 217.25. Exchange firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Demerara
United States
Barbadoes
Antigua
Trinidad
Saratoga
New York
Official returns tally auditor general and state treasurer wins
Official returns show Nyles winning the auditor general race by 16 752 votes and Livesy leading for state treasurer by 19 705 votes. Four counties remain unreported Monroe Philadelphia Sullivan Wyoming and will not alter totals by more than about two thousand one hundred votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Monroe
Sullivan
Wyoming
Nyles
Livesy
Texas Governor backs Til den candidacy in Texas
Governor Ireland of Texas endorses Mr Til den while Samuel J Tilden votes a straight democratic ticket in New York City polls. News items note Wilbur F Storey in Philadelphia for treatment, Brooklyn talks of a new democratic daily led by Joseph C Hendrix, and plans to build a St Pauls church rectory by John P Howard of Burlington Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Ireland
Texas
Mr. Tilden
Samuel J. Tilden
New
Wilbur F. Storey
the Times
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Joseph C. Hendrix
New Democratic
Europe
John P. Howard
Burlington
St. Paul's Church
Joseph P. Hale
New York
Rollins
Helen West
Concord
N. H
Denver
Col
Vermont Academy
Revere House
Cambridge
George D. Robinson
Massachusetts
Dolor Davis
John Davis
John Davis Long
William Bolles
Hartford, Conn
Frank Chapman
Poquonnock
Bolles
Mark Hopkins
California
Moses Hopkins
Millions Sought for Rivers and Harbor Defenses
A Boston Post despatch reports sweeping government plans for river and harbor improvements and coast defense funding. The Interior Department faces pressure over pension agent prosecutions while Secretary Teller delays details. Proposed appropriations total 36.7 million with specific allocations for Atlantic and Pacific coast works, lake region harbors, sea defences, and torpedo material storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Washington
Brewster
Interior Department
Corkhill
Teller
United States
Sharps
Department of the Interior
Dudley
Pension Office
Chief of Engineers
Atlantic Harbor
San Francisco
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
Gulf Coast
Lake
Mississippi River Commission
Portland Harbor
Portsmouth Harbor
Navy Yard
Wittery
Boston Harbor
Charlestown Navy Yard
New Bedford Harbor
Narragansett Bay
New London Harbor
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Fort Schuyler
Wellett’s Point
Governor’s Island
Fort Wood
Bedloe’s Island
Fort Hamilton
Ft. Wadsworth
Forteu
Fort Tompkins
Hudson
Sandy Hook
Philadelphia
League Island
Fort Mifflin
Fort Delaware
Fenn’s Point
Altimore Harbor
Hampton Roads
Gosport Navy Yard
Charleston Harbor
8. C
Savannah River
Key West
Fla
Pensacola Harbor
Navy Zone
Mobile
Ala
New Cen ‘Bor
Tex
San Diego Harbor
Ok, & Irranesco
Mare
Arsenal
Benicia
Greely
Lieut
Garlington
Gartington
Worthiess
Board of Engineers
New York City
Butler’s Defeat Sparks Democratic Reflection Across Papers
Editorials from Wheeling Register and others hail Ben Butler’s Massachusetts loss as a purge of his disruptive methods. They note his presidential hopes ended, his betrayals cited, and predict he will not be a Democratic nominee. The chorus deems Butler a troublesome figure whose influence wanes nationally.
Manito Be Punished for Crime Committed Eighteen Years Ago
Martinsburg Virginia dispatch reports Robert V. Evans now under arrest in that city evaded punishment for 18 years. Indicted in 1865 for horse stealing he fled, later married his cousin Mary Evans in Ohio, returned to Berkley County with seven children and a reformed life, and is now awaiting a possible gubernatorial pardon as his family pleads for mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Robert V. Evans
Evans
Berkley County
London
Richland County
Ohio
Mary Y
Papa
Robbery and arson raid hit Boston saloon
In Boston and Vicinity the alarm from box 162 Friday afternoon proved needless. Early Friday morning thieves raided the saloon of P. Kiernan at Nashua and Minot streets and set it on fire. The flames were extinguished before much damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
P. Kiernan
Nashua and
Minot Streets
Vigorous Campaign Against License Set For Tremont Temple
A no license crusade to grow large will open at Tremont temple on Wednesday evening November 14. Ex Gov St John Kansas, Hon John B Finch Nebraska and Col George W Bain Nebraska will speak. A chorus of 300 children from Massachusetts no license chorus will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
St. John
Kansas
John B. Finch
Nebraska
George W. Bain
Boston
Massachusetts
No License Chorus
Mechanics’ Hall
Worcester
City Hall
Springfield
Malden
Union Hall
Cambridge
Academy of Music
Chelsea
Fitchburg
Fall River
Eliot Hall
Newton
Music Hall
Teupton
Opera House
Brockton
Haverhill
Lynn
Lawrence
Salem
Leweil
Governors from Western Massachusetts
The three western Massachusetts men to serve as governor since 1780 are Caleb Strong of Northampton George N Briggs of Ittsfield and William B Washburn of Greenfield Mr Robisons election gives Hampden county its first governor Strong held the office 1800 to 1807 and 1812 to 1819 Briggs served 1844 to 1851 and Washburn governed in 1872 73 and 74 before becoming US senator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Caleb Strong
Northampton
George N. Briggs
Ittsfield
William B. Washburn
Greenfield
Robinson
Hampden County
William 8. Washburn
United States
Auction of Artworks Cataloged by Artists in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia Newbold H. Trotter catalog lists sales from artists including Emil Carlsen in Boston and Rosina Emmet in New York with prices from 30 to 1000 dollars. Two commissions were earned and several pictures sold to unknown buyers as the artists were invited to act as their own salesmen. The institution thanks the artists for supporting the art department and promoting American art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
J.J. McAuliffe
Boston
Art Department
Mechanics Falls shoe factory resumes hiring in Maine region
New England news notes Mechanics Falls aims to hire about 350 workers. The factory is run by Joseph Norris and son, formerly of Marblehead Massachusetts. Also reported is the death of George Trambal, a former soldier who spent pension money in Boston excess and died from debauchery. Maine readers follow the Maine Central railroad annual report showing earnings of 2 632 140 this past year, the largest on record. The Bangor Commercial’s Crone reports Orono Democrats pleased with Tuesday’s election results and comments on Benjamin F sustaining harmony at the national convention and lacking backing for a split faction if he fails to back the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Falls
Joseph Norris
Crone
Bangor Commercial
Orono
Bay State
Benjamin F
Dover man buys horse named Ben Butler after election
Morning after election a Dover man purchased a horse and named it Ben Butler. Harry Jackson who bet on Butler will wheel William J. Witham from Dover to Salmon Falls this afternoon with a brass band. P. J. Cahill was injured sliding on Mt Washington tracks aboard the flying devil. Ephraim Sinclair, a county pauper, inherits an English estate from his sister’s death. The Nashua Democratic chair plans to address the defeat of a Nashua ring and Butler and Malone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Dover
Ben Butler
Manchester Mills
Manchester
Harry Jackson
Butler
William J. Witham
Salmon Falls
P. J. Cahill
Mt. Washington
Ephraim Sinclair
Westmoreland
England
Democratic City Committee
Nashua
Rochester
Massachu setts rail line to be steel railed next season
Massachusetts items report the Norwich and Worcester railroad will be steel-railled next season, a Merri peed valley bet loss of 20000 on Butler's election, Dalton mill overrun of orders, a dead female infant found in Haverhill, and over 4000 changed hands on Holyoke election bets amid turkey hats and cigars wagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich and Worcester
Merripeed Valley
Butler
Crane
Dalton
Washington Street
Haverhill
Holyoke
Shutesbury
SheMela
Charles Freeman
New York Capitalists Form Quarry Company at Branchville
A New York led syndicate forms a $500000 venture to operate feldspar and quartz quarries at Branchville in Ridgefield. Dr. W F Lacy of Danbury is under arrest on two malpractice charges linked to the death of Muss Fannie Lunn, daughter of a New Fairfield clergyman. A separate New York Chicago capitalists group aims to buy oyster beds near New Haven for a stock company. Anson K Parsons, away 50 years, voted in Enfield on Tuesday, casting a Republican ballot after reading the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Branchville
Ridgefield
W. F. Lacy
Danbury
Muss Fannie Lunn
New Fairfield
Chicago
New Haven
Anson K. Parsons
Enfield
New York Sun
Recount Likely in Essex County Sheriff Election Returns
Essex County sheriff results show Mr. Herrick 47 votes behind Mr. Day with Day at a 48 vote plurality. a countywide recount is planned. The Pittsfield report notes shifting German votes toward Butler’s ticket, while other notes mention petitions for recounts in multiple wards for general court representatives and a Nantucket shift to a Democrat victory amid Republican gains elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Herrick
Day
Salemee
Pittsfield
Horace E. Boynton
Martin
McCormick
John D. Driscoll
Dennis F. Brennan
William Corbett
Board of Aldermen
Nantucket
Nantuecket
John A. Beebe
Allen Coffin
John William Hallett
Sone
John Brown
Marine officer returns from leave aboard Shenandoah
Captain Robert L. Meade UMC has returned from leave. First Lieutenant J M Young reported for duty Friday on board the United States ship Shenandoah as commanding officer of the marine guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Meade
J. M. Young
United States
Shenandoah
Marine Guard
Statues head crowns New York harbor as Liberty
News briefs report Liberty statue crown curl sizes, Texas cotton crop at 1 079 000 bales this year 1 535 000 prior year. Virginia hotel keeper Morris returns and surrenders after election troubles. Canadian Beaver Line ships sold to Robert Moat Montreal. Irish giant Patrick O Brien and German giantess Annie Krens to wed. Wilmington dispatch outlines peak season exports totaling 3 603 705 baskets with total crop near 5 000 000 baskets. Sleeper wreck near Red River injures a dozen aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
Texas
Buffalo
Robert Moat
Montreal
Isaac May
Patrick O’brien
Annie Krens
Pittsburg
Wilmington
Del
Minneapolis
St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba
Red River
Moorhead
Fargo
W.S. Bailey
Chicago
St. Paul
Depris
Butler Mahone Defeat and Republican Lessons
Special Boston Post correspondent reports on the Butler defeat and Mahone’s loss in Virginia. The piece argues Republicans must nominate wisely and notes Barbour’s masterful Democratic organization, Mahone’s secrets, and the political impact on the White House and speakership prospects. It laments Riddleberger’s drift and jokes about the vow to "turn the rascals out."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Washington
Massachusetts
Butler
Mahone
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Randall
Democratic State Committee
Barbour
Funder
White House
Allan Arthur
Butler Mahone
Riddleberger
Senate
Riddle
Vpensylvania
H.k.n
Mile. Aimee Plans Comedy Run For Next Season
The Queen of Opera Bouffe says she will star in English language comedy next season, though music will remain part of her work. She cites recent success in Divorcons in New York, aims to add songs, and expects a Boucicault script possibly. She praises America, plans autumn return with a strong company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of
Opera Bouffe
Francois
Miles Aimee
Post
Mademoiselle
New York
Boucicault
America
France
Mile
Aimee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Post Publishing CO
Milk, Neat Washinawan
ADVAN
Boston Weekly Post
Daily Post
Tisk
Dratta
A. P. Moore
Cher Contents
Telegraph and Mail
City Politics
Sible
Jaimaios
Severnme
Kingston
Yvormer
Appeasuce
Thomas
Haytien
Artisary
Cotes de Fer
Jaithiem Pious Sar
Te O.c
Ani Bay
UN Steamship Company
Yay
Raya
Norfolk
Southampton County
Portsmouth
Newsoms
Franklin
Berkins
Jamaica
Pone
Kayya
Philadpelphia Editors
Wm. W. Harding
the Inquirer
Thomas Fitzgerald
City Item
Wrightman
Industrial Review
James Parkerson
Caterer
Stephen N
Win
Old Guard
Green Mountain State
Stearns
Chicopee
Petersburg
John S. Barbour
PRE Interior
Ow York
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Llawallan
A. P. Morrow
Sixth Cavalry
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Keifer
American Steam Boiler Insurance Company
Joseph McGinniss
Hobokeh
Twenty-third Street Theatre
Grand Army of the Republic
Sherman
Germania
Henry A. Barnum
Gotham Gleanings
Harlem River
Ward
Bardis
John Kelly
Charles Conners
Charles Kelly
Wards Island
Democratic
Journaals
Washington Post
South
Arthur
Wheeling
W. Va
Biy
Galtimore Sun
Repulicans
Savannah News
Apter
D. D. Chase & Son
E. A. Davis
Davis
Chase & Son
Hartford
Conn
Ratchife Hecks
Meriden
Woonsocket
KR. I
A. H. Rankin
Blackston
Chattanooga
Tenn
Gurneysville
Babylon
L. J
Henry O. Havemeyer
Batu. Me
J. D. Blethen
Aruue Bay
the Institute
Wagner
Gee
NEW England News
Hampshire
Williams College
Shelburne Falls
Buckland
Gloucester
Wonsen
Daniel D. Saunders
Jonathan Bucky
J. H. Higgins
Williams
Samuel A. Stacy
David Plumer
Chas. Gardner
Williamstown National Bank
F. Leake
C. H. Mather
Connecticut
Pittsfield Sun
Gimlich
Lowell Courier
J. G. B. Siegert
Sacks
G. O Taylor
Butler-Mahone
Comangevents
Boston Evangelical Ministers’ Association
Wesleyan Ball
Noah Porter
Yale College
Boston Press Club
Young's Hotel
Martin Luther
Berkeley Street
Old South
Gentral
Berkeley
Luther
William. J. Tucker
D.D
Joseph T. Duryea
William
Barnet Wright
Old Roxbury City
Parker House
William Gesvon
Park Street
John Lord
Shawmut Congregational
Webb
Ervangelists
Charles Street
Reformed Episcopes
Dartmouth
William R. Nicholson
St. Paul's
Charlestown Artillery
Monument Bay
Florida
Aly
Jacksonville
Capt. Appleton
Capt
Nathan Appleton
Foreign Exhibition Association
Boston P Advertising
Whatis
Mr. Keath Armistead
Messrs
W. K. Armistead
P. H. Alexander
H. J. Burdick
John Pearce
B. F. Porter
W. T. Scandlin
G. S. Donahoe
W. H
State House
George J. Andrews
Jackson
John P. Ryan
Andrews
John J. Foley
John #ittridge
Excelsior Umbrella Manufacturing Company of
Fred H. Holton
W. H. la Briard
MR. Robinson
Westfield
M. B.whitney
Reuben Noble
N. A. Leonard
Charles R. Ladd
William H. Haile
M. B. Whitney
Chas
II. Gardner
Palmer
Justin Dewey
Great Larrington
Byron Weston
Welling
Washington St
Sunday Globe
Park House
Bosworth ST
School and
Bromtald Streets
Tremont Gireet oTsMtt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!