Burning Bark Caspar Aground Near St Pierre
The burning bark Caspar, Captain Roberts, is ashore near St Pierre after fire began in the hold. Crews evacuated in a longboat amid heavy seas. vessel towed in and remains burning inside to the waterline. St Pierre steamer and passengers proceed to Port Mulgrave via Marion and Intercolonial rail.
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Halifax
N.S
Sreerau
Caspar
Roberts
Miramichi
Langley
St. Pierre
Dassiter’s
Port Mulgrave
Marion
Intercolonial Railroad
Neptune
Acadia
Little Narrows
Bras d'Or
St. Peter’s Canal
Wallace Graham
Josion
David J. Adams
Winslow Warren
Vice-admiralty Court
Flying Scud
Reception to John E. Russell in Leicester
Neighbors of Hon. Jake E. Russell held a rousing reception at Leicester Town Hall with fireworks, illumination, and music. A 2500-strong torch bearing delegation from Spencer escorted him. speeches by Russell and John R. Thayer followed a lengthy procession. Transparencies urged tariff reform, sound currency, ballot power, and sharp political statements.
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Worcester
Jake E. Russell
Leicester
Spencer
Mr. Russell
John R. Thayer
Sonia Tein
Leok
Clothing Deals Then and Now in Local Shops
In early days higher prices dominated fine suit purchases from 75 to 100 dollars, while the past twenty years saw local shops supply most clothing. G W Simmons & Co offers identical garments for 18 dollars at 32 North Street, urging restraint from overspending on first class winter suits. The order department notes many customers rely on proven recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co.’s
Exhibition centers update and art curators showcased
Brief note highlights art centers and exhibition curators with emphasis on ongoing programs and spaces. No dates or locations provided.
Recount Results From Several Massachusetts Races
Nov 9 recounts in Woburn Lowell and Lawrence show small shifts. In Woburn Lang and Wadbo led for Representatives with 1085 and 839 votes, while Adams had 839 and Moreland 872. Whitford and Ellison each 30. In Lowell Donovan maintains lead over Tucis by 242. Lawrence confirms Donovan at 2709 to Allen 1893 after recount.
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Wopstern
Woburn
Lang
Wadbo
Adams
Moreland
Whitford
Ellison
Sanem
Benjamin Barstow
Edward M. Tucis
Henry J. Moulton
Lowery
John J. Donovan
Lawrence
Congress
Allen
Donovan
Hartford & Connecticut Western Rail road Annual Report
The Hartford and Connecticut Western Railroad reports for year ending Sept 30 show gross receipts 545 564 51 dollars, operating expenses 247 603 76, net earnings 101 9575, an increase of 90 933 21 from last year. After interest and taxes the net profit is 56 023 64, reversing a prior deficit of 51 230 98. It holds 610 090 bonds with capital 2 540 800 and has paid off all floating debt this year.
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War Group
Contin
Hartford & Connecticut Western Railroad
Storms and trials echo through morning news
Storm period forecast by Professor Foster of Town. Prison congress backs federal prisons plan. Marshal McBee fires recklessly at Yazoo killing one and injuring several in an explosion at Morristown. Deer Wardens Hill and Niles murderers still at large. Maine shootings and fires ripple across the region.
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Foster
Congress
Marshal McBee
Yazoo
Miss
Morristown
N. J
Chicago
New Haven
John B. Russell
Leicester
Hill
Niles
Maine
Gardiner
George F. Lorillard
Eastport
Barnstable Teachers’ Association
Woburn
Knights of Labor
Dover
N. H
Fall River
Hartford & Connecticut Western Railroad
Shad Fry
Salem
Thomas Dodd
Eastern Railroad
Page Betting Company
Concord
N. Hi
Park Street Congregational Church
Dr. Withrow
Boston
Winnie Davis
Jefferson Davis
Syracuse
N. Y
Bessie Wentworth
West Gardiner
New Jersey
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Charleston
S. C
Stock Yard Strikers Pressure Grows as Railways Aid Packers
About 3000 men reported for work at the Union stock yards in Chicago. Militia and deputies patrolled the area after gunfire at Forty-second street and Ashland avenue. Cars, carpenters, and packers show escalating tension with Knights of Labor tensions and railroad help for the Packers.
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Caicaco
Union
Forty-second Street
Ashland Avenue
Powderly
Chicago
Packers
Barry
Botsford
Packers’ Committee
Knights of Labor
General Assembly of the Knights
Executive Board
Armour’s
Swift’s
K. of L. Noriere
Butchers’ Assembly
Sylvester Gaunt
Butler
Marshall
Moran & Healy
Lord Mayor's day in London riots halted by police
A chaotic social gathering in Trafalgar Square during Lord Mayor festivities drew police intervention to restore order. Reports note political leads from Lord Salisbury at a Conservative banquet and various international events, with a broad scan of local Boston items and market chatter.
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London
Trafalgar Square
Lord Salisbury
Ete
Hinklemann
Afric
King Leopold
Belgium
White Star
Archer
Jockey
Shvra
Yale Daughter Weds Dr Godfrey Ryder in Malden
Miss Gertrude Yale wed Dr. Godfrey Ryder at the Universalist Church on Main Street. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. William H. Ryder with ushers P. W. Sprague Arthur H. Wellman Wilton L. Richards George Sampson Roswell B. Lawrence and William G. Delascasas. A reception followed at the bride’s home with Lotus Glee Club singing and abundant wedding gifts. The couple left for a wedding tour to New York Washington and the West and will reside in Malden upon return.
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George Sampson
Roswell B. Lawrence
William G. Delascasas
Mr. Lawrence
Lotus Glee Club
Boston
Frank Smith
Mrs. Ryder
New York
Washington
West
Malden
Tufts College Trustees Elect Officers at Meeting
At a Tufts College trustees meeting on Monday the officers were elected. President is the Hon. Charles Robinson LL D. Vice-president is John D W Joy. Treasurer is the Hon. Newton iailot. Secretary is Thomas H Armstrong. Executive committee includes Rev A A Miner D D the Hon Newton Talbot Rev E H Capen John D W Joy the Hon T T Sawyer henry D Williams and the Hon Charles Whittier.
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Tufts College
Charles Robinson
Ll.d
John D. W. Joy
Newton Iailot
Thomas H. Armstrong
A. A. Miner
D.D
Newton Talbot
E. H. Capen
T. T. Sawyer
Jenry D. Williams
Charles Whittier
Civil War Milestones and Command Changes Noted
A condensed ledger of Civil War events listing Gen. George B. McClellan removed from command on Nov 7 1862, various battles and captures around Nov 7 1861 to 1864, port operations at Hilton Head and Port Royal, Trent affair, Andersonville jailer Wertz executed, Halleck succeeding Lemont, Bull’s Gap actions, and Gillem’s army defeat events in late 1864.
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Geo. B. McClellan
Belmont
Ala
Hiltonhead
S. C
Port Royal
Sherman
Meson
Slidell
Trent
U.S. A
Wertz
Andersonville
Guyandotte
Halleck
Lremont
Nttuck
Bull’s Gap
Tenn
Gillem
Negro marshal shoots in Yazoo City stirs fear
A Yazoo City marshal named Vantry McBee attacked three negroes, drank, fired at a fourth, and fled after his horse fell and killed the animal. The dying man and others are described. He and his brother Albert are pursued by the sheriff and four men. They are said to be armed and refusing capture. Great excitement follows in Ichula and nearby areas.
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New Orleans
Yazoo City
Miss
Marshal Vantry McBee
Ichula
McBee
Albert
Leading window glass men plan nationwide syndicate
Pirrssure November 9 reports a meeting in this city of leading United States window glass manufacturers to organize syndicates to control production and prices. Attorneys drafted a plan to avoid conflicts with laws. The scheme is viewed as the most important development in the glass industry for years.
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United States
Elopement of 16 Year Old Bessie Wentworth with Married Man
In Aveusra Maine Detective True of Portland brought Bessie Wentworth home to West Gardiner after she eloped with Eugene Bailey, a 25 year old married man from this city. They fled October 25 and were tracked to 15 Ashland Street in Boston by a detective. Bailey repaired watches locally. Bessie, a 16 year old brunette, had previously eloped two years ago and walked eighty miles to Gardiner before being captured.
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Aveusra
True
Portland
Bessie Wentworth
West Gardiner
Eugene Bailey
Boston
Ashland Street
Bessie
Gardiner
Bailey
Charleston Seeks Federal Support for Deep Water Harbor Jetties
The city council adopted resolutions urging the State Legislature to press President Cleveland to urge Congress to complete the Charleston jetties. The project would deepen the harbor, boost port commerce, and aid recovery from the earthquake's effects.
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Charleston
D. C
Cleveland
Congress
Gordon Inaugurated Governor In Georgia Plea For State Rights
General John B. Gordon was inaugurated as Governor in Atlanta Georgia. His address urged reassertion of State rights amid a large military display. The ceremony highlighted the political shift and strength of state authority.
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Nineteenth annual General Conference opens in Connecticut
The General Conference of Congregational Churches of Connecticut convened at Pearl Street Church Hantrorp with Rev. I C Meserve presiding as moderator and Rev. A H Hall scribe. Treasurer Charles A Sheldon reported receipts of 9313.89 and assets of 51388.50 for the missionary society.
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Hantrorp
General Conference of the Congregational Churches of Connecticut
Pearl Street
I. C. Meserve
New Haven
W. B. Chamberlain
New Britain
A. H. Hall
Meriden
W. F. Blacker
Naugatuck
Charles A. Sheldon
Edward G. Bowitch
Trafic
Encouraging Reports On Indian School Education Policy
Superintendent Riley returns from Western reservations with an encouraging report on the Indian bureau education branch. Attendance has risen and new schools opened. He supports focusing on English basics and notes limited value of higher education for Indian students, suggesting Carlisle and Hampton schools could be closed without harming the cause.
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Washineton
Srcian
Superintendent of Indian Schools
Riley
The
Indian Bureau
Hampton
Carlisle
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Dakota
Arizona
Explosion at Morristown plant kills one worker
An explosion at the American Forcite Powder Company plant near Lake Hopatcong, Morristown, N J, killed David Hammel and badly injured George Havens William Stephenson John Fancher and John Rogers. Two additional mixing houses blew apart but fifty workers escaped. The loss is described as very heavy.
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Morristown
N. J
American Forcite Powder Company
Lake Hopatcong
David Hammel
George Havens
William Stephenson
John Fancher
John Rogers
Boston man runs off with company funds in Ohio incident
L F Preston a young married man from Boston and collector for the International News Company in New York fled with 1600 dollars from the firm in Ohio. In Hamilton he surrendered 600 dollars and two watches after being interviewed by President Mitchell. Preston had been arrested earlier in Toledo for eloping with 14 year old Dora Weavey but was released at her father's insistence.
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Hamillton
Ont
L. F. Preston
Boston
International News Company of
New York
Ohio
Hamilton
Mitchell
Preston
Toledo
Dora Weavey
Spinners' Union Votes for Special Meeting on Wages
The Spinners' Union held its regular monthly meeting at Fally River. After routine business the group discussed wages and voted to call a special general meeting Friday night to decide on steps regarding the petition for higher pay.
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Fally River
Spinners’ Union
Bradford couple celebrates golden wedding with notable guests
TRAVERHILL. Albert Kimball, once a leading Bradford shoe maker, and his wife observed their golden wedding today with a large gathering of guests from Bradford, Haverhill, Lawrence, Andover, and Judge and Mrs. Addison Brown of New York. A gold headed cane was among the many valuable gifts.
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Traverhill
Albert Kimball
Bradford
Haverhill
Lawrence
Andover
Addison Brown
New York
Chicago Passenger Pool Faces New Complication
The Chicago & Atlantic road says it will not honor the restored tariff agreement as brokers still receive commissions on tickets from the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio railroads, creating a disruption in the Central Traffic Association pool.
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Chicago
Central Traffic Association
Chicago & Atlantic Road
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Worthington to contest tenth district election
Worthington Democrat contesting the election of General Post Republican in the tenth district. Post leads by twenty nine votes. In the second district the canvass closes with Lawler Democrat sixteen votes ahead of Gleason and Gleason plans to contest the result.
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Prori
Worthington
Congress
General Post
Post
Chicago
Lawler
Gleason
United Labor
Tremor Felt in Elizabethport Residents Report Shaking Homes
A distinct tremor like an earthquake was felt at 2:30 PM in Elizabethport New Jersey with shaking reported by residents mainly in the northern section of the city. No injuries reported.
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Elizabethport
N.J
Miss Winnie Davis Arrives in SyrAcus e as Guest
Miss Winnie Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis arrived in SyrAcusE New York this afternoon and is staying as a guest of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Emory.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Winnie Davis
Jefferson Davis
Thomas Emory
Democratic reverses blamed on apathy and appointments
Wasnington report quotes Con sentative Kleiver of Indiana upon Democratic reverses. He cites apathy and regional differences among party leaders, plus hard times. He says the administration is not Democratic enough in appointments and faults the President's civil service policy for dampening party enthusiasm.
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Wasminton
Kleiver
Indiana
Sini
Rumor of Duel Between Wise and Lamb Denied
Wasumarox reports rumors of a possible duel between Representative George D. Wise of Virginia and ex-Mayor Lamb of Norfolk after campaign slurs. Friends deny plans, noting Wise would defend honor if insult arose and that no trouble was disclosed during his Washington visit.
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Representative Wise
Lamb
Indiana
Wasumarox
Srecrar
George D. Wise
Richmond
Norfolk
Wells
Wise
George Wise
Washington
Shad Propagation Yields 90 Million Fry In 1886 Journal Report
A summary from a forthcoming United States Fish Commission bulletin shows 1886 shad fry distribution at over 90 million. Only about 6 million shad were landed for market, meaning fifteen farmed fry per wild fish, with total production under $20,000 and costs about $215 per million fry.
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Washington
United States Fish Commission
United States
Narragansett Bay
Long Island Sound
Hudson River
Delaware River
Chesapeake Bay
Albemarle Sound
South Atlantic
Mississippi River
Aeaa
Gulf of Mexico
Colorado
Gulf of California
Columbia River
Internal Revenue totals reach over a hundred million per state
Washington reports that from July 1, 1862 to June 30, 1886 total internal revenue collections reached 3,488,290,450. States exceeding 100 million include New York Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Kentucky Missouri Indiana Virginia and New Jersey with noted figures. Officers say receipts could have paid the entire public debt at its peak with a remaining balance.
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Internal Revenue
Washington
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
Indiana
Virginia
New Jersey
the Treasury
President party returns from Boston with travel notes
Washington November 9 The President and his party arrived back from Boston at 4 o clock this afternoon The Postmaster General appointed Elsie E Giddings fourth class postmaster at Hubbardton Vermont and Albert C Prebie at West Bridgeport
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Washington
Boston
Elsie E. Giddings
Hubbardton
Albert C. Prebie
West Bridgeport
Storm Period Predicted by Professor Foster
Bururmaton Ia November 9 Professor Foster the meteorologist predicts a great storm period from December 4 to 17 with destructive winter storms likely. Heavy snow and high winds will impede rail travel and cause blockades in Western states around December 5 reaching the Eastern States December 9. Electrical disturbances may affect telegraph and telephone lines and preparations could save lives and property.
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Bururmaton
Foster
New York Cotton Exchange Votes to Withdraw from National Exchange
The managers of the New York Cotton Exchange adopted a resolution yesterday to withdraw from the National Cotton Exchange at the close of the current year.
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New York Cotton Exchange
National Cotton Exchange
Edwin Booth Sicks at Star Theatre in New York
Edwin Booth is too ill to perform at the Star Theatre. Dr. Claib Smith warns the actor should rest for two to three days to avoid danger. Booth, after a drive and two colds, contracted dysentery and worsened on Monday, but Dr. Smith hopes for a return as Richelieu after a day of rest.
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New York
Edwin Booth
Star Theatre
Chase
Booth Company
Mr. Booth
Tam
Clain Smith
West
Minneapolis
Dr. Smith
Victoria Hotel
Max. Booth
Mr. Smith
Richelieu
Instruction of Prisoners at National Prison Congress Session
At Atlanta on November 9 the National Prison Congress discussed moral and religious instruction for prisoners. Warden James Massie of Toronto stressed officer character as key to reform. A federal prison report favoring a new commission to study federal violations was debated and adopted with votes against by some. Dr. P. D. Simms condemned the convict lease system, noting high death rates and poor management, and urged its abolition in the South.
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Arraxtra
National Prison Congress
James Massie
Central Prison of
Toronto
Tufts
Concord
Mass
F. H. Vines
Darwin R. James
New York
Brinkerhoff
Ohio
Nicholls
Detroit
Bullock
Georgia
Ian Mew
Major McClaughley
Joliet
M. J. Cas
Siday
Philadelphia
National Prison
Ria
Congress
Byers
Wayland
New Haven
Conn
Charles Felton
Chicago
South
Lord Mayor’s Day Tarnished by Socialist Showdown in London
London factions clashed with socialists as crowds gathered around Trafalgar Square amid police cordons and barricades. Speakers urged work and housing while authorities urged restraint, and protests spilled into west end streets. injuries were reported and new reforms discussed by Lord Chief Justice Coleridge and Sir Reginald Hanson.
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Loxporr
Bunteinz
Trafalgar Square
Scots’ Guards
St. George's Barracks
National Gallery
Lrafalgar Square
Nelson Monument
Williams
England
London
Sir Charles Warren
Marquis of
Salt
Dalisbury
Lord Randolph Churchill
Marquis of Salisbury
Colesridge
Reginald Hanson
Court of Exchequer
Corporation of London
Dover Knights nominate Farnham for Mayor
The Dover Knights of Labor held a large convention nominating Charles H. Farnham of Lothrop Farnham & Co. for mayor. Republicans who backed Horatio G. Hanson were denounced. Hanson declined. Democrats may endorse Farnham as a Knights favor moves.
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Dover
N. H
Knights of Labor
Charles H. Farnham
Lothrop, Farnham & Co., Clothiers
Republican Knights
Horatio G. Hanson
Hanson
Farnham
Knights
McKinney
Congress
Presbyterians Renew Call to Dr Withrow from Boston Church
A committee from the Third Presbyterian Church of Cucaco travels to Boston to renew the call to Dr J L Withrow pastor of Park Street Congregational Church. Withrow previously declined a similar invitation but the church persists in their pursuit.
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Cucaco
Third Presbyterian Church
Boston
J. L. Withrow
Park Street
First liquor case under prohibitory amendment ends in not guilty
Newport, Nov 9 The Supreme Court heard the first liquor case under the state prohibitory amendment and returned a not guilty verdict. In the second case the jury reported a deadlock six to six. Local authorities blame the spotters hired to secure evidence for the miscarriage of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Supreme Court
New York Sugar Refiners Seek Federal Relief Action
Sugar refiners in New York plan to petition Congress and the Treasury to aid the trade. They claim reduced sugar drawback prevents them from pricing to compete with European sugar refiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Congress
Treasury Department
Lord Salisbury Addresses Banquet on Irish Affairs
Loxton November 9 Lord Salisbury speaking at Lord Mayor Hanson s banquet in the Guild Hall said the Conservatives faced a clear Irish policy. Their business was to legislate for imperial integrity and enforce long neglected laws. He believed public confidence was revived and landlord tenant relations improved, with foreign affairs cited as currently important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Loxton
Hanson
Guild Hall
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Leonard & CO
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Lona
Naples
Turin
Hague
Rotterdam
Antwerp
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Madrid
Edinburgh
Horticultural Hall
Railroad Report
Wis
Stock Yard Strikers
the Law
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Lhe
Maguire
South Boston
Alderman Sullivan
Atchison
California Southern
Ryder
YALE
Washington St
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General Gordon
Congregational Churches
New Phaven
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