Incoming Legislature Hosts Longfellow Era Democrats
The Democrats of Massachusetts claim a strong gain in both Legislature branches. They praise Charles S. Lilley, highlight new and returning members like John R. Murphy and William L. Douglas, and list notable senators and representatives from Lowell, Cambridge, Boston, Charlestown, and beyond. The piece previews a lively, reform-minded session with wage and suffrage debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Senate
John R. Murphy
Jellyner
Robert Howard
Fall River
Frank W. Jones
Lyon
State House
William L. Douglas
Brockton
House of Representatives
Charles 5S. Lilley
Lowell
England at War Declares War on Burmah Invasion Planned
New York nov 10 The Commercial Advertiser reports a cabinet meeting at the official residence of the first lord of the treasury declaring war on Burmah with a formal Queen sanctioned declaration. King Theban's reply noted all foreign subjects to come into British lines as the invasion army of 15000 advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commercial Advertiser
London
Treasury
Theban
England
Burmah
Paris
Miohla
Constantinople
Roumelia
Alexander
Henry of Battenberg
Beatrice
Germany
Prince Henry
Prince Louis
Democratic Members Returning in 1886 House
In the House many Democratic members from last year are reelected and will serve third terms. Philip J Doherty of Boston will again be a leading debater. Doherty has grown during two years as a legislator and impressed with his metropolitan police bill speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Charlestown
Boston University Law School
Worcester
F. C. Prince
Patrick D. Dwyer
Boston
Mr. Dwyer
Galway
Ireland
Mayhew School
Water Board of
Ward
Matthew Dolan
Boston University
Blodgett
Michael J. Creed
Ward 15
Mr. Creed
South
John A. Collins
Richard F. Tobin
Dick Tobin
Vobin
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Cambridge Common Council
Cambridge Fire Department
G. A. BR
Massachusetts
George A. Sanderson
Decatur Street
Newton
Mass
Committee On
Ninth Regiment
M.V.M
Patrick F. Kennedy
Hbew
Lyman School
Democratic State Committee
House of Representatives
Philip J Doherty
Philip J. Doherty
Mr. Doherty
Metropolitan Police
Seattle Citizens Form Peacekeeping Rifle Corps
The meeting at the Opera House brought together 300 attendees including clergy lawyers and merchants to organize three rifle armed companies to preserve peace after troop withdrawal. Officials including Judge Burke Hanford Greene and Gibbons conferred as the grand jury probes anti Chinese mob leaders with indictments anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
State Line
Wash
Opera House
Burke
United States
Hanford
Greene
Gibbons
Department of Columbia
George
Harford
Newport Owners Fight Proposed Horse Railway Plan
The contest pits local citizens favoring a horse railway against wealthy New York and Boston summer residents who oppose it. A charter exists and the council may permit track laying. About twenty five millionaires with over 35 million in local real estate signed a protest claiming harm to the city. The council may send the issue to a public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. J
New York
Boston
Connel
The
Common Church
Famine Stricken at Point Anx Esquimaux Urges Aid
A letter from Point Anx Esquimaux in the Gulf of St Lawrence details starvation. About sixty families lack food and face certain starvation unless relief arrives. Some twenty five men left to seek work in the woods but are not hired by lumber merchants.
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Clyde
Glasgow
America
Keonniggraz
Koniginhof
Bohemia
Halle
London
Vladivosbock
Sebor
Behring Strait
Armstrong
Stead
Quebec
Point Anx Esquimaux
Gulf of St. Lawrence
License Denied for Metropolitan Hotel Bar Over Theatre
New York excise commissioners refused a license to the bar at the Metropolitan Hotel, citing its location in the same building as Niblo’s Theatre and the theatrical license law. Hotel owners plan to fight in court. Also notes Dr Bell's Court Syrup claim and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Excise Commissioners
Metropolitan Hotel
Niblo’s Theatre
Guard Against Cholera By Cleaning House And Clothes
Cleaning house and clothing with Pyle's Pearline as a preventive measure against cholera. The advertisement promotes Pearline soap for sanitary home care and personal cleanliness in the era's public health context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyle
Saltonstall Named Boston Port Collector Sparks Wide Praise
The appointment of Mr. Saltonstall as Boston port collector triggers broad approval from politicians and business figures. Leaders including Hon. Peter Butler Ex-Mayor Prince Samuel Dyer and Ralph H White voice support, noting civil service reform alignment and readiness to assist the new appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Democratic Party
Butler
Mr. Saltonstall
Saltonstall
Peter Butler
Prince
Bothentlemen
Samuel N. Dyer
Samuel N. Dyer, Jr
Cleveland
Dyer
Custom House
Ralph H. White
R. H. White & Co
Chestnut Hill
Saltontall
Mr. Waitonstall
O’ Brien
O’brien
Leopold Morse
Fisk
John F. Andrew
Edward Avery
F. ©. Dame
Missing Mellen Case Stirs Talks With No New Developments
The article reports ongoing chatter about the Mellen case with no new developments. It notes Mellen at home or abroad, Baltimore detectives' activity, conflicting statements from Russ and others, and police leadership movements without progress.
End of strike at Union Glass Works Somerville
After a lengthy dispute between glassmakers and managers at Union Glass Works Somerville, strikers agree to resume work. Despite earlier clashes, managers concede on key terms and a week from Monday the men will return as furnaces are fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Glass Works
Bomerville
Somerville
Boston Life Underwriters Meet Elect New Members
Boston Life Underwriters Association held a afternoon meeting at Youngs with President Holden in the chair. F W Masters and Richard H Jackson were elected members. A dinner followed and speaking by officials from Berkshire, Washington Life and others. A paper on life agents work was read by Emil Schwab. A letter supported Insurance Commissioner Pillsbury. Next meeting plans include a paper by Dr Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Life Underwriters’ Association
Young’s
Holden
F. W. Masters
The
Provident Savings Life
Richard H. Jackson
Providence
R.J
Washington Life
Hodges
Standard
James L. Johnson
Springfield
Willard Merri
Northwestern Mutual Life
Association
Messrs
Cepron
Jodges
Kilburn
Carpenter
Ransom
Smith
Jackson
Barnard
Johnson
Carter
Pitman
Mersb
Woodman
Insurance
Pillsbury
New Hampshire
Wellman
Homoopustic Mutual Life
First Union coterie features Mrs Cheney paper Das Ewigwerfiiche
The first coterie of the season held in Union parlors at 74 Boylston street featured a lecture by Mrs Eduah D Cheney titled Das Ewigwerfiiche. A large audience attended in conversational style, followed by supper at 6 and music plus short addresses by Mr Diaz president and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eduah
Diaz
Fiske Starts Lectures on American Revolution at Tremont Temple
Mr John Fiske began his series with The First Misunderstandings 1761 67 tracing colonial pre 1761 events Then he discussed the Stamp Act and related incidents and concluded with a sketch of George III and the quarrel with Americans The next talk titled War Clouds Gathering will cover 1767 to 1774.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fiske
Tremont Temple
George III
Baxter arraigned in Malden on embezzlement charge
In Malden District Court Charles R. Baxter was arraigned for embezzling nine thousand dollars worth of brushes from Burton Bros. & Carter of Boston. Judge Pettingill set a six thousand dollar bond for trial Wednesday at 2 pm. Also arraigned, Mary Harris, 14, faced larceny charges for diamond earrings valued at 200 dollars from Mrs. Helen M. Eddy, case continued for one month and she was placed under the State Board of Charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Charles R. Baxter
Burton Bros. & Carter
Boston
Pettingill
Mary Harris
Helen M. Eddy
State Board of Charity
Maine legislative reunion set with governor reception
Augusta Maine November 10 the order of exercises for the Maine legislative reunion includes a governor and ex governor reception on Tuesday January 5 renewal of old acquaintances on Monday the reunion meeting with remarks by ex members and others a mock session of the Legislature and inauguration Thursday morning and a reunion ball Thursday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auguusta
Maine
How to Save Money and Women’s Health Advice
The piece argues for prudent spending and urges using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, convenient remedy for common uterine disorders. It frames the product as a money saver and a prompt care option for functional irregularities and pains in women.
Who Bought the Baby in New Haven Case
In New Haven on November 2 Bertha Teaman of 11 Oak Street gave birth to a notably handsome boy. A wealthy family paid to take the child to claim it as their own. The mother seeks to recover the infant but can’t locate it. Police say investigations are underway with potential unusual developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Bertha Teaman
Oak Street
Hazen’s Horns Being Cut by Indignant Army Officers
Washington reports begin with the fate of Chief Signal Officer Hazen as the army chief requests the Fort Myer court martial papers be sent to Inspector General Baird for review and possible action. The piece also covers the Sterling case at the New York Custom House, civil service reform debates, precautionary measures in finances, and two new federal appointments.
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Commercial Street
Saltonstall
Custom House
Butler
W. L. Pierce
Pierce
S.S. Pierce & Co
Tremont and
Court Streets
New York
Messrs
Mr. Saltonstall
Fennell
Cunard
Verne
Mr. du Verne
Cunard Line
James BH
Carieton
James MH. Carieton
Haverhill
Boston Post
Washington
Hazen
Army
Secretary of War
Fort Myer
Baird
Sterling
New York Custom House
Civil Service Commission
Cleveland
Treasury Department
Annual Postmaster General Stephenson Report Details Growth
Assistant Postmaster General AFE Stephenson submits the fiscal year 1885 report covering 2121 offices opened and 633 closed, yielding 51,252 total offices and a net 1 225 rise. It covers presidential versus fourth class appointments, salary adjustments, free delivery policy, and projected costs for salaries and clerk hire, with a November crop update noting corn yield near ten‑year average.
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Stephenson
A. FE. Stephenson
New England
Middle States
District of Columbia
Southern States
Indian Territory
West
Northwest
Pacific Slope
Virginia
Dakota
Mississippi
Nevada
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
Stevenson
Snme
Nebraskan and Buckeye states win high corn yields
The census lists Nebraska and Ohio as top corn producers, with each state yielding strong results. Illinois Iowa Missouri lag by several bushels per acre, with Illinois 31, Iowa 32, Missouri 36. Other states range from 34 to 36 bushels per acre, while the South posts an average yield. Postmaster Platt appoints James Flatt as Piermont postmaster in New Hampshire.
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Nebraska
Ohio
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Utah
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Colorado
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Michigan
Wisconsin
Kansas
Opening of Cambridge Hospital Fair Raises Local Support
A Cambridgeport Union Hall fair in aid of the Cambridge Hospital drew strong attendance as churches donated tables of goods. Helpers include Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Dames, Mrs. Mellen, and others. notable features are the Busy Bee table run by young girls and a soap gift from Curtis Davis & Co. Proceeds fund hospital completion on Mt. Auburn Street with dedication planned for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Hospital
Union Hall
Cambridgeport
Third Congregational Church
8. A. Bailey
North Avenue Congregational Church
S. E. Dames
First Universalist Church
James Mellen
Pilgrim Church
C.G. H. Benninck
Shepard Memorial Church
Dr. Thayer
Old Cambridge Baptist Church
J. G. Gooch
W. A. Bullard
Morrill Wyman
Sarah Jacobs
Massachusetts General Sospital
Mt. Auburn Street
Samuels Hill
Richard Salstonstall
Salem
Yesteria G. Stone
Malden
Merrill Wyman
H. P. Walcott
William A. Bulista
W. W. Wellington
J. B. Taylor
J. A. Holmes
A. P. Morse
Daniel A. Chamberlain
Robert W. Fuller
Alexander McKenzie
Has Riel Escaped Rumor Stirs Montreal
Special to the Boston Post from MontrREAL November 11 reports a circulating rumor that Louis Riel escaped Regina Prison with government aid. By midnight no official confirmation. counsel Fitzpatrick arrives and says Riel’s fate remains uncertain. Reprieve until Monday granted on grounds of mental state. government actions condemned by many as cruel.
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Boston Post
Montrreal
Riel
Regina
Fitzpatrick
Privy Council of England
Reil
Fires Cause Major Losses Across Multiple Vermont and nearby Sites
A Pittsburg furniture factory and adjacent foundry were wiped out by fire with losses around 855000 and 15000 insured. A Passumpsic woodshed in St Johnsbury burned, losing about 2000 insured. Stoughton cottage on Central street burned with 900 loss and 400 insured. part of furniture insured at 250 destroyed. Sea Breeze Hotel near Lake Ontario sustained 12090 fire damage from tar kettle spill. Small blaze in A Fuller liquor saloon caused 50 damage from a lamp incident.
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Duquesne Furniture
South Twentieth Street
Pittsburg
Fisher & Thompson
Nre
Yestereuy
Passumpsic
St. Johnsbury
Stoughton
Central Street
Elbridge C. Ross
Sea Breeze
Irondequaite Bay
Lake Ontario
Boston
John Greer
Highland Street
A. A. Fuller
Bosworth Street
Chapel missing and student rush shocks college
On Monday morning a chapel service was interrupted when Dr. Phillips Brooks failed to appear after a five minute wait, causing students to rush the door. Wilder Bancroft was elected regular Crimson editor and John Merriam chosen president pro tempore. Dr Francks remains ill, Dr Boyce lectures on California history draw large crowds, and new facts from his California history work reach the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks
Wilder D. Bancroft
The
Crimson
John M. Merriam
Francks
Ife
Dr. Boyce
Boyce
Caifornia
American Commonwealth Sericea
Narrow escape at Main street crossing in Charlestown
At 9 15 last evening the spur track crossing on Main street Charlestown saw a near catastrophe as a Boston and Lowell train crossed in front of a Middlesex railroad car after a lantern warning only. Unsteady horses pulled the car back, the driver was dragged, and both horses and a lamp post suffered damage. witnesses insist the driver and conductor were not at fault.
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Boston and
Lowe l
Main Street
Charlestown
Middlesex Railroad
Studley
Ward Reapportionment Sparks City Hall Clash
Councilman Cherrington attacks division of wards claiming Charlestown loses and South Boston gains. Alderman Mullane cites 300 votes stripped from Ward 12 and residents fear ongoing discontent. Mayor O'Brien reportedly will withhold signing the estate purchase for school use at West Fourth Gold and E streets, arguing the school committee was not consulted as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrington
Wroth
Charlestown
South Boston
Mullane
O’brien
West Fourth, Gold and
E Streets
Steamship Brooklyn Goes Ashore Off Heath Point
A report from Anti costi signals that the Dominion line steamer Brooklyn, outbound from Liverpool to Quebec, struck ground ten miles off Heath Point at 6 a.m. Sunday. The vessel sits in rough seas with two compartments flooded and no crew aboard since the accident. The Napoleon is expected to be sent to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Signal Service
Anticosti
Brooklyn
Dominion Line
Heath Point
Napoleon
Liverpool
Waltham Man Sentenced for Forgery in Middlesex Court
In Middlesex Superior Court before Judge Bacon yesterday George W. Everett of Waltham was convicted of forgery and sent to State prison for four years. Martin B. Hott of Somerville alias Martin Buren received a three year sentence to the Massachusetts reformatory for assault on Somerville Police Officer Pinneas W. Skinner with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Bacon
George W. Everett
Waltham
State
Martin B. Hott
Martin Buren
Somerville
Pinneas W. Skinner
Massachusetts Reformatory
Revere Gas Company Formed In Revere With New Officers
The Revere Gas Company of Revere is incorporated with Laban Kieath as president and E. J. Venables as treasurer, capital stock $50,000. Crossman's Baim Manufacturing Company of Springfield is incorporated with Charles P. Crossman as president and Edward J. Buxton as treasurer, capital stock $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Gas Company
Revere
Laban Kieath
E. J. Venables
Crossman
Baim Manufacturing Company
Springfield
Charles P. Crossman
Edward J. Buxton
Old Time Bourbon and Rye Advertised as Pure Stimulants
An old advertisement touts exceptionally pure and safe stimulants G, QO, Taylor's Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Wriskies sold in bottles by druggists and grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Withrow Herrick dispute analyzed by Boston church leader
A prominent Boston Congregational figure asserts the rift is between Dr. Withrow and Boston Christians, not Herrick. He denounces Withrow’s Syracuse letter as false, cites motives of theology, and says Park Street and Tremont Temple are misrepresented as connected to Herrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withrow-Herrick
Herrick
Dr. Withrow
Boston
Dr. Herrick
J. Herrick
Syracuse
Park Street
Tremont Temple
Congregational Church
Derrick
Withrow
Park Street Church
Boston Scientific Society Hosts Newfoundland Trip Talk
The 125th corporate meeting of the Boston Scientific Society drew about fifteen members. George U. Barton shared notes from a Boston expedition to Newfoundland and Labrador, outlining the summer trip and notable coastal scenes. Specimens of Newfoundland stone and metal were shown with photographs of rugged coastal villages from the route. While aboard, a crew member said he had never before seen Cape Sable in twelve trips past it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Scientific Society
George U. Barton
Boston
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Barton Wass
Cape Sable
Cape
Teachers Appointed by School Committee in Dorchester
The Dorchester school committee last evening nominated teachers for various positions. Special assistants include Hattie Hathaway and Nellie Henry among others. temporary and probationary designations list multiple names with assignments in Norcross, Winthrop, Mather, and more. The committee also requested an opinion on city council powers to purchase school lands or buildings without board consent, and set new afternoon hours from November 17, 1885, to February 1, 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie C. Hathaway
Dorchester
Everett
Mary W. Caffrey
Mather
Nellie S. Henry
Norcross
L. Louella Sweeney
L. Idalia Provan
Mary L. Lewis
Phillips
Sabina G. Sweeney
Bigelow
Abby W. Sullivan
Dearborn
Elizabeth T. Gray
Lowell
Nellie J. Cashman
Kate A. Xiggen
Quincy
Njr
Oel L. Marlowe
Shyvieff
Mary L. H. Gerry
Winthrop
Mary G. Harkins
Louisa K. Hopkinson
Frances M. Everett
Hyde
Kate M. Groll
Lewis
May J. Cunningham
Shurtleff
Katie E. Shea
Tileston
Elizabeth R. Preston
Bowdoin
Katharine Wark
Kate Hanshalter
Lawrence
Martha F. Wright
Lincoln
Hannah L. Manson
Javeoln
Caroline I. Morse
Francis R. Newcomb
Mt. Vernon
Kate A. Raycroft
Prince
Nettie J. Cashman
Mary E. Sawyer
Caroline W. Graves
Warren
Annie J. Stoddard
Mr. Chapin
Noted Deaths Include Chase Heir and English Physiologist
Henry I Chase Jr son of the late Henry B Chase of Warner New Hampshire and a Dartmouth College graduate of 1535 died recently in Clinton Louisiana. Dr William Benjamin Carpenter eminent English physiologist died. He published Principles of General and Comparative Physiology and Principles of Human Physiology and edited the British and Foreign Medico Chirurgical Review. Henry W Harlow, Harvard 1882 and Mains Medical School graduate, died suddenly Monday November 9 at Maine General Hospital Portland of peritonitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry I. Chase, Jr
Henry B. Chase
Warner, N. H
Dartmouth College
Clinton
William Benjamin Carpenter
British and Foreign Medico Chirurgical Review
Henry W. Harlow
Harvard
Mains Medical School
Maine General Hospital
Vortland
Fisher Hill case seeks earlier date in SJC session
Rev ert M Morse Jr for citizens asks Supreme Judicial Court to move the Fisher Hill case against George A Wilson to an earlier date before the city government departs. Seth J Thomas defends Wilson, urging no change. Chief Justice Morton says full bench will decide and rule tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
M. Morse, Jr
Fisher Hill
George A. Wilson
Seth J. Thomas
Wilson
Morton
Wiggin Illustrates Mince Pie Lecture at Tremont Temple
Hon. Edward Wiggin of Maine spoke at Tremont Temple on Mince Pie as My Mother Made It, discussing home life, perseverance, energy, and vital topics of the day with humorous and poignant anecdotes and ample illustrations. The room was filled and attentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Edward Wiggin
Maine
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Charles S. Lilley
Charlies
Lilley
Fion
Marden
Harvard University
A. P. Bonney
Middlesex
A. B. Alger
Cambridge
Paul H. Kendricken
Denry F. Naphen
Alexander KB. Mctehey
Alexander B. McGahey
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West End
Ward 7
Common Council
James BE. Fitzgerald
Dgoston
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BE. Fitzgerald
Mr. Fitzgerald
East Beston
Francis J. Murphy
Common Council of
Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill Street
Prince Alexander
Armix
Releles
Mcclellan Monument
General McClean
Anguay Niblo’s
Kroland Worthington
Worthington
Thomas F. Doherty
P. A. Collins
Collins
Albany
Blaine
M. 8S. P. Pollard
Pollard
President Cleveland
Patrick Maguire
Mellen
Mr. Mellen
Baltimore
Mr. Russ
Mrs. Coolidge
Meijien
Gerraughty
Houghton
Hanscom
Russ
Melien
Boston Life
Wonaaan’s Union
Malden Criminal Matters
Hazen’s
Manning
Samuel J. Tilden, Jr
Fifteenth District
Smart
William Hyde
St. Louis
Wells
Tilden
Henry A. Tilden
J. Tilden
Lebanon
Columbia County
N. Y
Democratic Committee
Department of Agriculture
Platt
James Flatt
Piermont
N. Hi
Montreal
Pittsaburg
Bisze
Vermont
Harvaer
D College
City Hall Notes
Dr.withrow
Loston Scientific Society
Bostov
McCclellan
Monument Fund
Genetiemen
Adams
Cardinal McCloskey
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Parmeijia Crane
Chicago
Truro
Charles Adams
John Quincy Adams
Ploughboy
Catholic Church
Fannie Young Kekelaokalant
Sandwich Islands
Fannie
Emma
John Young
Young
Dobey
Fulton Street
Queen Emma
Jose Hill Cemetery
Winter Hoxers
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