Various 19th Century News Items Across Cities
Morning news brief collection reports on political races and legislatures including Speaker Carlisle, Alabama Legislature, and Dawes reelection. labor unrest in Chicago and New Bedford. stock yard strikes and Armour boycott. cultural notes on Valda, Modjeska, and Irving. court actions in Wellthet and Plymouth. deaths in Hancock and Lowell. and municipal suffrage bill in Vermont Senate.
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Carlisle
Daniel Bowen
Boston
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Alabama
Whitney
Clark
House
Morrison
Dawes
Tinker
Constitutional Defence Association
New York
Mme
Valda
Modjeska
Henry Irving
Wellthet
Jacob Sharp
Low
Aljderman Jaehne
New York Board of Trade
Milford
Conn
Chicago Stock Yard
Armour
Vermont Senate
Congregational Conference
West Springfield
Thomas Dodd
Salem
Amherst College
Hancock
C. Lesear
Lowell
New Bedford
Edwin Booth
John Shea
James Lawler
Robert J. Tabraham
Plymouth
Haverhill
Democrats claim twenty vote majority in lower House
Washington reports General Clark, House clerk, says Democrats will hold a twenty majority in the upcoming Fiftieth Congress. He notes only one committee retains all its members, the Indian and Yellowstone Park expenditures panel led by Holman. Carlisle’s contested seat rumor is dismissed as unfounded. Culberson and Collins expected to lead judiciary and ways and means committees respectively.
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Washinaton
Clark
House
Congress
Yellowstone Park
Holman
Carlisle
Culberson
Texas
Judiciary Committee
Collins
Ways and Means
Judiciary
Prince Waldemar Elected Bulgarian Czar by Acclamation
In Tirnova on November 10 the Sobranje chose Prince Waldemar as successor to Prince Alexander. The public reacted with coldness, while Russia and local leaders debate a Russia-centered regency. Trials in Bourgas convict Captain Nabokoff and conspirators. a Bulgarian delegation committee meets to resist exclusive Russian influence.
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Europe
M. Shifkoff
Sobranje
Michaeloff
Baikosskoff
Grekoff
Bulgar
Waldemar
Cannes
M. Karaveloff
MM. Stambuloff
Mulkaroff
Sebranje
Prince Waldemar
M. Stambuloff
Russia
Prince Alexander
Nabokoff
Bourgas
Presth
Count Andrassy
Bulgaria
Knights and Manufacturers Propositions Rejected in Knit Goods War
In Aupany New Jersey November 10 the National Knit Goods Association and Knights of Labor leaders failed to settle disputes in the knit goods district. The unions demanded reinstatement of former workers and suspensions for new hires, while manufacturers proposed hiring discretion. The talks ended with a compromise allowing mills to open to all, under an agreement to respect the employer’s right to hire and discharge.
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Aupany, N
National Knit Goods Association
Messrs
Bailey and
McGuire
Knights of Labor
Bailey
Reidits of Labor
Messrs. Bailey and
Knit Goods Association
Boston Theatres Attract Liberal Patronage And Attire
The piece notes Boston theatres draw liberal crowds with well dressed audiences, claims the New York style crush hat is current and affordable, and mentions ready made dress coats and suits as a specialty stock in shops shown in the illustration.
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United States
New York
Art centres tour dates listed for November
A schedule of events covers Paris Seville Cordova Barcelona Naples Turin Hague Rotterdam Antwerp Brussels Edinburgh and other art centres. The dates Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday November 10 11 12 13 are listed in the notice.
The Cotton Crop
The National Cotton Exchange report dated November 10 notes the past month offered uniform fine picking weather. About three fourths of the crop is harvested. A killing frost in late October affected much of the cotton belt. Mississippi, Alabama, and the Carolinas showed disappointing yields. the report provides the crop estimate totals.
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National Cotton Exchange
Mississippi
Alabama
Carolinas
Painters Strike Ends as Work Resumes at Compromise
Haverninn workers return to duty after settlement. Bosses to hire returning strikers at 225 dollars daily for nine hours until December 1. From December to April 1 pay shifts to 22 cents per hour. Some details and names unclear in damaged text.
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Haverninn
Wor
Vermont Senate Kills Bill on Women’s Tariff Relief
Montpelier Vermont November 10 The bill granting municipal two tariff relief for women was killed in the Senate today. The bill appropriating 510 000 for two soldiers home passed the House today by a large majority and now awaits the Governor’s signature.
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Mont TeeLier
Senate
Train Jumping Victim Dies In Lowell Hospital
C Leseur who leaped from a moving train on the Boston and Lowell railroad Monday died at St John s Hospital in Lowell. He was injured in the incident and succumbed to his injuries today.
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Lowell
C. Leseur
Boston & Lowell Railroad
St. John’s Hospital
Danish Prince Waldemar Chosen by Bulgarian Leader
Foreign dispatches report Prince Waldemar of Denmark selected by the Subranje Prince of Bulgaria. M Karaveloi resigns the Bulgarian regency as a Russian-led revolt in Bourgas faces a death sentence. Salisbury’s speech shocks Europe. M Paul Bert dies of fever in Annam.
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Prince¢ Waldemar
Denmark
Bulgaria
M. Karaveloi
Bourgas
Lov? Salisbury
M. Paul Bert
Annam
Boston Theatre Listings and Lectures Highlight Local Scene
The entry notes lectures and gatherings around Harvard Sanders Theatre and the Old North End. It mentions Rev Mandell Creighton, Henry Clapp, Edward Porter, and a meeting of the Boston Fatherless and Widows society. Also covered are a ferry hearing, a theatre performance with Annie Clarke, and a G A R lecture by Major Lambert. Stock market activity is briefly referenced.
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Mandell Creighton
Harvard
Sanders Theatre
Henry Clapp
Unitarian Club
Edward G. Porter
Old North End
Boston Fatherless and Widows Society
Annie Clarke
Thomas
Globe Theatre
Tigers
Atchison
California Southern
Modjeska Stages Les Chouans at Union Square Theatre
Modjeska and company present Les Chouans in English adaptation by Paul M. Porter. The drama set in 1799 France, amid Bonaparte’s rise and Fouché’s police, features Marie De Verneuil and Marquis De Montéuran with intrigue and romance. Performances felt slow, though Modjeska delivered exquisite scenes and Barry offered solid acting. Mary Shaw drew enthusiastic recalls in a minor role.
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New York
Modjeska
Union Square Theatre
Pierre Berton
Balzac
Paul M. Porter
Brittany
Bonaparte
Fouché
de Monteuran
Marquis de la Roche Jacquelin
Marie de Verneuil
Mr. Barrymore
Mary Shaw
Boston and Maine employees honor Thomas Dodd with reception
In Latem on November 10 the Boston and Maine railroad Eastern division workers hosted a Y M C A reception for veteran flagman Thomas Dodd. A $200 check was presented, a supper followed, with remarks by Mayor Raymond and local clergy. The ladies auxiliary staged an entertainment.
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jSpecial
Boston& Maine Railroad
Eastern Division
Thomas Dodd
Civil War Events Timeline Noted From November Dates
A compressed ledger lists Civil War milestones with dates in November, including McClellan's removal, Belmont and Hilton Head battles, Port Royal capture, Trent seizure, Andersonville jailer execution, and Halleck's succession. Multiple entries reference 1861 to 1865 events and Union actions across Virginia, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
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Geo. BcClellan
Belmont
Hilton Head
Wirtz
Andersonville
Auyandotte
Mauj
Halleck
Fremont
Buill
Morrison Hurt By Gerrymandered District In 1892 Race
Washington November 10 Second Auditor Day laments Morrison defeat linking gerrymandered district to GOP gains and local trouble in East St Louis. Judge Baker, wealthy Republican rival and former minister to Venezuela, praised for broad speaking tour and country-people ties though viewed by some as visionary.
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Washington
Sprdau
Morrison
Express
Garfield
St. Louis
Jarrett
Judge Baker
Venezuela
Cleveland
Wellborn on Carlisle Speakership Despite Contested Seat
Washington November 10 Representative Wellborn of Texas, among the House’s most seasoned parliamentarians, says a Carlisle seat contest would not affect Carlisle’s bid for speaker in the Fiftieth Congress. He notes Rule 10 and long practice place elections committees under the new House, shielding Carlisle from disqualification.
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Carlisle
Washington
Wellborn
Texas
House
Committee On
Thoebe
Thousand Dollar Office Going Begging in Bodie
In Bodie California the land office office and clerk resigned when ordered to move to Independence. No satisfactory successor has appeared in Independence to take the post with its salary. The Interior Secretary seeks a qualified applicant from California via telegraph.
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Washrneron
California
Bodie
Independence
San Francisco
Inconsiderate Indorsements Stir Embarrassment in Washington
The White House maintains Captain Frank Parker had strong endorsements for a Walla Walla land office appointment but reports arriving after his nomination accuse him of serious misconduct that could lead to penitentiary confinement if proven.
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Washington
Sprcta
Frank Parker
Walla Walla
Lamar
Parker
Representative Boyle Sees Bright 1888 Outlook in Washington
Representative Boyle of Pennsylvania, one of 35 Democrats who opposed Morrison bill debate, said the President's policy strengthens the party and the 1888 outlook is bright. He saw tariff issues unchanged and attributed Morrison's defeat to protectionist, organized opposition and personal disappointments.
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Washindton
Navy
Boyle
Pennsylvania
Morrison
Dawes Prospects Seen in Republican Return
Washington report notes ex Collector Tinker of North Adams in town believes Senator Dawes will win re election. He predicts a Republican majority and cites early sentiment as favorable to Dawes.
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Washington
Tinker
North Adams
Dawes
Triangular Fight for Coast and Geodetic Survey Boss
Washington November 10 There is a triangular fight for the position of superintendent of the coast and geodetic survey the post pays six thousand dollars General Baldy Smith former New York police commissioner is backed by New Yorkers while army and navy officers support other candidates with more recent service ties
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Washineton
Sprerar
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Baldy Smith
New York
Army
Navy
General Collins Praises Boston Visit and Greeting
General Collins met the President in Wasuteron this morning for a nearly hourlong talk. The President said he was delighted with his Boston trip and especially pleased by the loud and hearty popular welcome.
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Boston
Wasuteron
Collins
Treasury Circular on Interest Payments for Public Debt 1886
The Secretary of the Treasury announces payment terms for December 1 1886 interest on funded loan 1891 coupon bonds without rebate at central and sub treasuries. 3 percent rebate applies to 1907 consols due January 1 1887. Registered stock interest paid after December 1 1886 upon power of attorney. Treasury officials say prepaying would distribute about 10 million dollars to banks and individuals nationwide aiding movement of crops and business.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Treasury
D. C
Jordan
Randall to visit Washington for appropriations meeting
Washington November 10 Special Mr Randall chairman of the House committee on appropriations is expected November 15 to prepare for the committee meeting on November 22 readiness for a quorum. The sub committee on the sundry civil appropriation bill may be present. The estimates are with the printer and may be below last year’s. The Nautical Almanac notes six stars will be visible near aarker moon November 12 Aldebaran will be visible without aid. The Alabama National Bank Birmingham Alabama authorized to begin business with capital 400 000. The President will not receive visitors except official business and tri weekly receptions as he readies his annual message.
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Washington
Randall
House Committee On Appropriations
House
Nautical Almanac Office
Aldebaran
Alabama National Bank of
Birmingham
Ala
Congress
Harbor Fortifications and Coast Defence Debate
The New York Board of Trade and Transportation met and urgedCongress to fortify coastlines. It backed first fortifications for New York and San Francisco ports with defenses at the east end of Long Island Sound and Sandy Hook. It also criticized tariff debate as harmful to business but urged quick action if changes are made.
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New York
Board of Trade and Transportation
Congress
San Francisco
Lone Island Sound
Sandy Hook
Indicted Bribe Givers to Face 21 Counts in City Board Case
Jacob Sharp James A Richmond John B Kerr and James W Foshay will be arraigned in general sessions to plead to twenty one indictments accusing them of influencing the boodle board of aldermen of 84 They were today subpanned to appear Similar notices were sent to their bondsmen The pleas to be made will be undoubtedly not guilty.
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New York
Jacob Sharp
James A. Richmond
John B. Kerr
James W. Foshay
Board of Aldermen
Amherst College Trustees Elect Burroughs and Green
Amherst College trustees gathered at Massasoit House in Bringfield for their fall meeting. They accepted the treasurer’s report made usual appropriations and elected Rev. George S. Burroughs of New Britain Connecticut to succeed Rev. Dr. Field, who resigned, and Samuel Green a biblical interpretation professor to join the faculty.
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Bringfield
Amherst College
Massasoit House
George S. Burroughs
First Congregational Church
New Britain, Conn
Samuel Green
Field
General Lilly Stricken With Paralysis During Synod Address
Ricu Mono Virginia reports General R. D. Lilly financial agent for Washington and Lee University at Lexington collapsed with paralysis in this city while addressing the Presbyterian synod of Virginia. He is reported in a critical condition today.
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Ricu Mono
R. D. Lilly
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Presbyterian Synod of Virginia
Striking Denham Bros. Seams Workers Vote To Stay Out
Sixty eight women stitchers from Denham Bros shirt factory met and, after reporting no concession from the employer, voted to remain out until a 10 percent wage cut is restored. The mood was jubilant as workers treated the dispute like a holiday.
Russian envoy backs Mingrelia candidate for Bulgarian throne
Vienna reports Prince Lobanoff the Russian ambassador notified Count Kalnoky that Prince Nicholas of Mingrelia is the Czar’s chosen Bulgarian throne candidate, while Prince Valdemar’s election does not win the Czar’s approval.
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Vienna
Prince Lobanoff
Count Kalnoky
Nicholas of
Mingrelia
Valdemar
Salisbury speech strengthens Kalnoky position in Europe
Reports from London Paris and Vienna describe Lord Salisbury's banquet remarks as reinforcing Count Kalnoky amid shifting Hungarian delegates. The speech hints at a new power bloc akin to Berlin congress unity, while British Egypt policy prompts mixed reactions in France and awaits Kalnoky's clarification in Vienna.
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Salisbury
Prestu
Lord Salisbury
London
Count Kalnoky
Kalnoky
Count Andrassy
Paris
Marquis of Salisbury
England
Egypt
the Nationale
France
Loxvox
St. Petersburg
Clinging to a Decaying Empire Warns Poland
A War Saw Gazette article sparks a Vienna debate warning Poland that clinging to Austria-Hungary ties it to a decaying empire. It forecasts imminent partition as parts of the empire crumble amid widespread discontent under the Hapsburg rule.
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Vienna
Warsaw Gazette
Poland
Austria-Hungary
Foreign Briefs from London and Europe
The Duke of Connaught named commander of forces in Bombay. Parliament prorogued to December 9. Spinners in Darwen settle with their employers. Prince Bismarck arrives in Berlin to confer with Emperor William on Bulgarian matters. Mr. Mackay, Highland Land League secretary, jailed over defaming a sheriff. Twenty three hundred prisoners life condemned for revolt. Welsh clergy appeal for aid after tithe war with donations from the Westminster Duke and Welsh bishops. Paul Bert of the French service in Annan ill with fever.
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London
Duke of Connaught
Bombay
Darwen
Beruw
Princce Bismarck
Berlin
Wiliam
Mackay
Highland Land League
Matthews
Home Secretary
Maprip
England
Duke of Westminster
Paris
M. Paul Bert
Annan
Valda Declares Independent Italian Opera Company
Mme Valda organizes a new company and plans a grand provincial tour. She refuses to work with Impresario Angelo as most of her troupe joins the venture. Captain Strogolo becomes her manager, replacing his prior role as her private agent.
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New York
Senday
Mme
Valda
Angelo
Strogolo
Mme. Valda
American fishing smacks vanish from three mile limit
Ottawa reports that all American fishing smacks lingering near the three mile limit this season have disappeared. The season’s American fares were the smallest since 1818, with 1841 as a possible exception.
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Ottawa
Ont
Department of Fisheries
Alabama Legislature Opens With Gov O Neal Message
Moxtroomery November 10 The Alabama legislature opens with Governor O Neal’s address focusing on state affairs. He notes Alabama spends over one third of revenue on public schools and cites a $835 million rise in property value and strong tax collections. He reports timely debt payments and reduced tax rates, plus improved penitentiary results with 690 convicts and 16 deaths, four from pre imprisonment causes. The governor expresses optimism about emigration and immigration and the state’s bright future.
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Moxtroomery
Ala
O’ Neal
Alabama
Sailor Pierce Death Sparks Inquiry Into Cruelty onboard Ivy
Sailors allege brutal treatment aboard the bark Ivy from New York to Java. Pierce endured 75 days on bread and water with irons in the forecastle and paint room before dying. The captain and mate deny charges as Shipping-master Crende prepares an inquiry under Canadian shipping law.
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Harrrax
N.S
Sprciaz
Ivy
Quebec
Batavia
Java
New York
Post
Pierce
Martin Gruitman
William Glen
Alexander Gordon
James Pierce
Crende
Minister of Marine
Smothered in Corn Tragedy at West Springfield
Alexander Young a 40 year old Frenchman from Chicopee was crushed and smothered under stacked corn in a West Springfield corn crib. While crawling under the lowest tier to fetch bags the two upper tiers collapsed pinning him. Barn sides were torn away to recover his body after about half an hour. He leaves a destitute widow and five children.
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Springfield
Alexander Young
Chicopee
Morgan
West Springfield
Young
Saloon Keeper Charged With Hiring Fiends to Burn
Frank Dawson of Milford bound over to Superior Court on charges of incendiarism. Testimony shows Dawson paid members of a gang to set fires, allegedly in revenge against church leaders opposing his saloon.
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Tien
New Haven
Conn
Frank Dawson
Milford
Dawson
Weather forecast snippet from Washington bureau
Indications report fair weather for New England with slightly cooler temperatures and variable winds. Eastern New York expected cooler conditions with westerly winds shifting to northerly as a front approaches.
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Washington
New England
New York
Weather stations log shows yesterday's meteorological record
The record lists yesterday's observations up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. Data cover temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation details from multiple sites for the same moment.
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Sica
Henry Irving to Tour America With Faust Production
Bram Stoker announced the Lyceum company's United States tour starting with Faust at Star Theatre on November 7 1887. The company schedules five weeks in New York followed by two in Philadelphia four in Chicago and a Boston engagement January 26 with further dates, ending with a late February return to England aboard the Servia.
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New York
Bram Stoker
Henry Irving
Boston
Philadelphia
Brunswick
Lyceum Company
United States
Star Theatre
London
Chestnut Street Opera
Irving
Chicago
McVicker’s
Faust
Boston Theatre
Lyceum
Beenaing
Mr. Irving
Stoker
England
Plan to suppress bucket shops gains traction at board of trade
Nov 10 Curcaco reports a movement by several board of trade members to abolish the market reporting department to curb bucket shops and restore speculative trading. A petition signed by over seventy five members seeks a ballot on repealing market quotation rules and ending the local ticket service for grain and provision speculation.
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Curcaco
Board of Trade
Largest mackerel catch reported in Barnstable bay
In Wellfleet, Nov 10, boat fishermen in Truro nets are harvesting the largest mackerel ever seen in Barnstable bay. Some barrels are salted, but most fish are shipped fresh at 35 to 40 dollars per barrel. Nearly all fish traps were wrecked in the recent gale. only one remains usable as repairs are deferred with the season late.
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Wellfleet
Barnstable Bay
Truro
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