Weather and events mix on a busy news day
Fair weather sets the tone as readings by Bill Nye and James Whitcomb Riley headline at the Boston Theatre. A mystery deepens with the disappearance of Rev Charles H Smith and a bundle found aboard the Puritan addressed to Mrs Smith. Preparations for the Cass statue unveiling and various local political and public notices fill pages two and eight.
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Bill” Nye
James Whitcomb Riley
Boston
Charles H. Smith
G. L. Perin
Omer Pillsbury
Charlestown
Music Hall
The
Christian Union
E. H. Bennett
Treasury Report Details Surplus Drop and Bank Contraction
United States Treasurer Huston reports the fiscal year ended June 30 showed revenues of 387,050,058 and expenditures of 299,288,978 with a surplus of 87,761,060, a decline of 23,580,193 from the prior year. Gold reserves fell while silver stock rose, and national bank circulation contracted by 41,000,000 as deposits and bank security shifts continued.
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Washington
United States
Huston
Treasury
Europe
Atlantic Steamship Arrivals and Departures Snapshot
A list of ships arriving at and departing from ports including Boston Baltimore New York Philadelphia London Liverpool Queenstown and Yokohama with recent sailings from Antwerp Montreal Havre Lisbon Hamburg and other origins. Entries mention vessel names dates and ports of origin or destination.
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Boston
Santiago
Hull
Eng
Baltimore
Mondego
Liverpool
New York
Augusta Victoria
Hamarg
Wieland
Hamburg
de Ruyter
Antwerp
Oston
Aurania
la Bourgogne
Havre
Denmark
London
Mount’s Bay
Smyrna
Agaan
Kingston
Strahearne
Colombo
Poe New York
Adirondack
Port-aurinee
Philadelphia
Panama
Carthagena
Somerhill
Glasgow
Sandy Hook
Dover
Newark
Richmond Hill
Thanemore
Montreal
Moravia
Steinkroft
Queenstown
Virginian
Servia
Helvetia
City of Dublin
Cufic
Roman
St. Ronans
Oregon
Circassian
Gracia
New Orleans
Herschel
Kinsale
Kansas
Mulgarian
Boson
Korcerer
Isle of Wight
Pennsylvania
Deptford
Bergenland
Yokohama
Belgie
San Francisco
la Bretagné
Plymouth
Rugia
Avonmouth
Texas
Ships Arrive and Sail with Northern and Atlantic Vessels
On Nov 10 the port listed arrivals and departures of numerous schooners and steamers from New England and beyond. Vessels include James Rothwell, Katie J. Hoyt, Sallie W. Ponder, Amelia Cobb, Rockport boats, and several named captains and crews. Steamers Buffalo and Croma sail for Hull and Leith respectively, with others bound for Hamburg, Bordeaux, Progreso, Halifax, and Boston.
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New York
James Rothwell
M. Kk. Eldridge
Katie J. Hoyt
Chas. H. Sprague
Boston
R. S. Dean
Sallie W. Ponder
Taunton
Saxton
Nantucket
Lewis Jane
Fall Hiver
Menanestuck
Amelia Cobb
New Bedford
Louisa A. Grant
Annie R. Kemp
Provincetown
Daniel Krittan
J. W. _ Varnum
Rockport
Mark Pendleton
Haskell
Morelight
Telimah
Webster Barnard
Mary L. Crosby
Bangor
Louis A. Smith
Telegraph
Silver Spray
Ringleader
Thomaston
Thomas Borden
K. Arcularius
George A. Pierce
Jonathan Cone
Alpha & Amelia
Mabel Hall
Lacey Jones
Sardinian
Georgie Berry
Racehorse
Rockland
C. B. Waine
Eastport
Carrie E. Pickering
Gardiner
Georgie
Cornelia
Long Cove
J. Gilmore
Grace Cushing
Isaac Burpee
Modena
St. John
N. B
Jane Ingrams
Wallace
N.S
J. Watts
Peire
Ade Barker
Shulee
Victor
Clifton
Fortuna
Lander V. Beebe
Windsor
A. B. Perry
Greville
Henry
Sands River
IT. A. Stewart
Pariee
Hillsboro
Buffalo
Hull
Croma
Leith
Marsalia
Hamburg
Panama
Bordeaux
Tangier
Progreso
Cindad Condal
Havana
Miranda
Halifax
Lucy P. Miller
Glaucus and
Wilkesbarre
Lendox
Kansas
Liverpool
Wisconsin
Umbria
Queenstown
Discoverer
New Orleans
Grand Catholic Centennial Observances in Baltimore
Ten thousand visitors gather in Baltimore for a triple centennial celebration marking the first American Catholic bishop’s appointment the first congress of Catholic laymen and the dedication of a national Catholic university. Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia delivers a lengthy centenary oration as bishops from the United States and delegates from Canada Mexico England and Rome participate in a solemn Mass at the cathedral with Cardinal Gibbons Taschereau and Feehan among the hierarchy. The day includes a public procession a papal blessing and an evening of toasts and sermons underscoring Catholic unity amid national civic life.
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Ryan
Mt. Vernon
Ala
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United States
Huston
Woman’s Temperance Union
Morton
Postmaster-General
Sporting News
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Unitarian
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Young Men’s Christian Association
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Brooklyn
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Cathedral Street
Mulberry
Charles
St. Mary’s Seminary
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Heiss
Milwaukee
St. Paul
First sod turned for Nicaragua Canal at San Juan Del Norte
The first sod of the Nicaragua Canal was formally turned at 9:30 a m with cannon salutes and cheering spectators. Officials present included Governor Irene Odelgodillo, the canal company chief engineer and staff, and all foreign consuls in the city. Construction began June 3 but the formal opening was delayed due to a Costa Rica-Nicaragua dispute now settled.
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San Juan del Norte
Nicaragua
Nicaragua Canal
Irene Odelgodillo
Nicaragua Canal Company
Costa Rica
Morton’s Hotel License Sparks WCTU Debate
The national WCTU resumed in Curiaco with about 3000 present as reports unfold on Vice-President Morton's Shoreham hotel liquor license. Ex-governor St John defended Morton while critics say the hotel permits liquor with guest meals, reflecting not a prohibition stance.
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Washington, D. C
Frances F. Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Morton
Shoreham
James K. Kernan
H. B. Mouton
Palmer House
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
St. John
Kansas
War
Kernan
John R. McLean
Washington
Senator Blackburn
Western Democratic
New Giant Raft Planned by James D. Leary
James D. Leary of New York plans a new Joggins raft to launch in May. The leviathan will be 750 feet long 65 feet wide 45 feet deep, weighing 11 000 tons and built from 27 000 to 28 000 sticks with six masts and steam propulsion for anchors and handling. It will use about 1 000 000 feet of hard wood core and be constructed entirely of piling and spars.
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St. Joan
N. B
James D. Leary
New York
Leary
Monopolistic Bishop Bars Absolution for Boycotters
Limerick November 10 Bishop O Dwyer issues a pastoral letter forbidding clergy in his diocese from granting absolution to anyone involved in boycotting or pursuing the plan of campaign. He retains sole right to absolve such persons.
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Limerick
O’dwyer
Chicago pushes for 1893 World Fair in England backed plan
London dispatch reports Chicago has sent a delegation to England to sway opinion for a Chicago site. James Dredge and other editors of Engineering support Chicago, arguing transit costs and potential duty relief could influence Congress. England’s support is sought to attract exhibits and visitors.
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New York
London
the Times
Chicago
England
James Dredge
Paris
Northwest
Frisbee master bridge builder dies at Williamsville station
A renowned bridge builder fell from a trestle at Williamsville station in Vermont on Saturday and was instantly killed after striking his head. The accident involved a 57 year old man known locally as Frisbee. He was reportedly working on the narrow gauge road when the fatal fall occurred.
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A. 4
Frisbee
Williamsville Station
Jem Smith Outfought by the Colored Australian Pugilist
The boxing match at the Pelican Club between Peter Jackson and Jem Smith drew a crowded hall in Londown on November 11. Jackson led for two rounds before Smith deliberately crossed buttocked him, resulting in a referee verdict for Jackson. Spectators included lords and members of the House of Commons.
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Londown
Peter Jackson
Jem Smith
Pelican Club
Jackson
Smith
House of Commons
Rome Deficit Prompts Royal Inquiry Into City Finances
In Rome a royal decree orders an inquiry into the city's disordered finances after a deficit is found. Premier Crispi says the probe is needed before a new subsidy, denying personal motives. Elections proceed quietly with 17 000 of 45 000 eligible voters voting while clericals abstain.
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Rome
Crispi
Peters Massacre at Zanzibar Reports of clashes on Tana River
The Hansing Company telegraphs Emin relief committee that Somalis dispersed the Peters column, killing two Europeans and wounding one. Lieutenant Tiedman recounts a clash with Masais over boats on the Tana River, his men forced to fire in self defense, and the party fleeing into a banana field to escape pursuit.
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Hansing Company
Zanzibar
Emin Relief Committee
Peters
Lamu
Kreuz Zeitung
Tiedman
Salisbury Addresses Trade Growth and Irish Policy at Guildhall
Lord Salisbury told a Guildhall audience that Britain’s trade expanded robustly and labor disputes should be handled with responsibility. He praised Ireland’s progress and a lasting settlement, defended Irish policy, and outlined Africa and Egypt efforts while noting Europe’s trend toward peace. Balfour commended Smith and focused on Commons development.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Ireland
Egypt
Europe
Africa
England
Brussels
Zanzibar
Mr. Balfour
W. H. Smith
House of Commons
Lord Dufferin backs Gladstone Home Rule stance
London reports Lord Dufferin has given explicit adhesion to Gladstone's Home Rule principle and will announce his position after completing a brief Rome posting. Also noted are Isaacs as new Lord Mayor, bakers' strikes and master lightermen conceding, plus Paris Boulangist restrictions and high exhibition attendance.
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London
Lord Dufferin
Gladstone
Rome
Henry Aaron Isaacs
Paris
Hiffel Tower
St. Peterssura
Svet
China
Ship collision leaves captain dead in Kennebec harbor
At Bancor Maine on Sunday morning the schooner Georgiana passed the Kenduskeag Stream draw and struck another schooner. Captain Joy was struck by a chain jumper while fending off the collision and died an hour later from internal injuries.
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Bancor
Georgiana
Kenduskeag
Joy
Ready Made Clothes At Army & Co In Boston
Some clothiers offer varying quality like tailors. Visit R. T. Army & Co. at Essex and Washington streets to try on a suit. They promise satisfaction with money-back options if garments wear poorly.
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Boston
R. T. Army & Co
Essex
Washington Streets
Philadelphia Suggests Free Raw Materials in Pan American Congress
A Philadelphia Commercial Exchange draft to Secretary Blaine urges direct telegraph lines to South American exporters, duty free raw materials, free admiralty courts, uniform port charges, weights and measures harmonization, patent law system, extradition, and Nicaragua canal control, with American-flag ships in foreign trade and direct mail links among Americas.
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Washington
Pan-American Congress
Blaine
Republican Party
Philadelphia
International American Congress
Commercial Exchange of
South America
Nicaragua Canal
Weather Forecast For New England And Eastern New York
Washington reports forecast through 8 p m Monday for New England and eastern New York. Expect fair sky warmer conditions with variable winds turning to the southwest later.
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Washington
New England
New York
Cotton Region Bulletin for November 10 1889
Cotton region bulletin reports conditions for the twenty four hours ending 8 p m at 75th meridian time on November 10 1889. Data includes rainfall temperatures and general upland conditions across the region with notes from weather observers.
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Cotton Region Bulletin
Observations Elsewhere May Offer Clues to Study
Observations conducted at various spots suggest broader patterns. Data indicate cross area consistency across months, supporting a larger study framework and the potential for comparative analysis.
Birthday celebrations of President Caceres in Lima Peru
Public illuminations and fireworks marked the start of festivities for President Caceres's birthday in Lia Peru. The events run until the 12th and include a bull fight in the Plaza de Acho and a monster banquet at the exposition with strong public enthusiasm.
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Lia
Peru
Navy
Caceres
Plaza de Acho
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