Porter Census Methods Critic Arraigns Porter On Partisan Bias
William Dudley Foulke, a longtime Republican reformer, lashes at Robert P Porter over census methods. He questions partisan appointments, noncompetitive hiring, and alleged added or omitted names, arguing that such practices undermine accuracy and trust in the census. Foulke invokes civil service reform and cites Massachusetts precedent to press his case.
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Washindon
Civil Service Commission
New York
Republican Party
Bureau of Statistics
Massachusetts
Carroll D. Wright
Wa. D. Foulke
North River bank suspends operations amid financial distress
New York observers report the North River bank suspended temporarily at 2:16 p m after heavy depositor withdrawals. Bank examiner took charge at 2:55 p m as directors planned investigation into the bank's condition. Deposits stood at about 1 975 million with loans near 2 013 million and specie reserves of 118 thousand.
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New York
North River Bank
Ihe
Ray
Cabill
Atterberry
Preston
Joseph C. Walcott
Pine Street
Stock Exchange
J. C. Walcott & Co
Exchange
Ciar
J. C. Walco
K. Walcott & Co
Tt& Co
Frank F. Dickinson
Walcott
the Tribune
Farmers’ Loan & T Coster
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Solston
Just Company
H. William Saloman
Deutsche Bank of Berlin
Willian Rockefeller
Jacob Schiff
Relief Curtains Debut Lace Drapery Sets
New RE LIEF CURTAINS use coarse stout net with three layered patterns inspired by Louis styles Louis the richness Louis Quatorze and Louis Seize. Available in olive cream white lemon and cream coffee with names Casabane Sepoy Marie Antoinette Saratoga priced from 10 to 18 dollars.
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Sepoy
Saratoga
Weather in Boston Report
The Boston weather record shows a mean daily temperature of 5.9 degrees with a 37 degree dew point. Barometric pressure around 30.22 inches. A high near 38.5 and low near 29. Mean wind velocity from the northwest and light rain with 0.03 inches total precipitation.
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Boston
Annual meeting and winter club trips in local society
Page summaries note the general missionary committee of the Methodist church holding its annual meeting, the Harvard Glee Banjo Guitar and Mandolin clubs winter trip, and invitations from Rev Edward Everett Hale to Father Ignatius to preach. Also recorded is Jay Gould reportedly taking control of Union Pacific, a New England Railroad Club meeting, Cavela Club anniversary, and discussions on ministerial education at the Unitarian Club with Appalachian Mountain Club gathering.
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Theeneral Missionary Committee
The
Methodist Church
Harvard Glee
Edward Everett Hale
Father Ignatius
State Street
Jay Gould
Union Pacific Railroad
New England Railroad Club
United States Hotel
Cavela Club
Quincy House
McGlynn
Equal Rights
Unitarian Club
Appalachian Mountain Club
Navy Orders Detachments and Reassignments Listed
Washington on November 12 reports Chief Engineer David Smith is detached from state war and navy building duties and assigned to the steel inspection board. Lieutenant Walter S. Hughes takes charge of the branch hydrographic office in New Orleans.
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Washington
Sorerau
Naval
David Smith
War
Navy Building
Steel Inspection Board
Walter S. Hughes
New Orleans
Drowning in Ipswich Bay Claims Three Fishermen
Gloucester news reports Thomas Wadsworth, William Hastings, and John Whalen drowned in Ipswich Bay Monday night while sparling in a dory. The overturned craft was found empty on Ipswich shore the next morning. Wadsworth and Hastings leave widows and five children. Whalen had no known relatives nearby.
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Gloucester
Thomas Wadsworth
William Hastings
John Whalen
Ipswich Bay
Ipswich
Wadsworth
Hastings
Whalen
Ships Arrive and Depart Across Atlantic Ports
A fragmented shipping log lists vessels arriving at and sailing from major ports. Entries include Lord Gough from Liver pool, Orsino from London, Guido from Baltimore, Eveline from Montreal, and Britt ish Empire from Boston, with multiple November 12 passages noted near Liverpool London New York and Hamburg.
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Boston
Ew York
Deer Hill
Hamburg
Atn Bowden
Jamaica
Falmouth
Lelphia
Lord Gough
Liver Philapool
Philaderp
Delphia
Selgeniand
Ant
Alhiladelphia
Orsino
London
Liverpool
Soulbam
New York
Arizona
Troy
Fulda
Bremen
Dover
Oodam
Rotterdals
France
Damare
St Joan
N. B
Halifax
T.¢ Lizard
Torgorm
Kinsale
Noy
Pool
Guido
Baltimore
Eveline
Montreal
RAL STEARNS CO DRESSMAKING PROMOTION
An advertisement notes the dressmaking department with long experienced dressmakers ready to be recommended. It announces an unusual opportunity to obtain fine dresses at moderate cost in the late Paris novelties that are marked for sale.
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Paris
Serpent Loss Off Spain Kills Most on Board
The British torpedo cruiser Serpent wrecked off Cape Finisterre in a fierce storm. Of 276 aboard only three were saved, with bodies washing ashore near Camarinas. Corunna dispatch notes the ship’s maiden voyage and earlier mechanical issues.
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Loxnon
Spain
Cape Finisterre
Corunna
Lord Northbrook
Cooper Key
Lord Brassey
Naval Annual
Africa
Lloyd’s
Finisterre
Admiralty
George Hamilton
Acton
HM Serpent
Lord George Hamilton
London
Lord Hamilton
Mr. Gladstone
Gordon
Duke of Edinburgh
Plymouth
Maprio
Caps Bucy
Camarinas
Newfoundland Loyalists Seek British Remedy Over Fishery Dispute
In London the St James Gazette reports Britain and France negotiating a settlement of the Newfoundland fishery issue. The plan would have France surrender the French shore in Newfoundland, compensated by ceding a British West African colony possibly Gambia. Newfoundland would also renounce the bait act.
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Scott
Great Britain
Newfoundland
London
St. James
France
Gambia
Still Talking of Stanley in London Meeting
Emin relief committee met and planned no immediate action on expedition charges and countercharges. It left to Mrs Jameson whether to publish her husband’s letter. Major Barttelot’s brother argues Stanley shifts blame to officers. father defends them and urges a full sifting of charges.
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Stanley
London
Emin Relief Committee
Major Barttelot
West Sussex
Jameson
British Attitudes Stir Newfoundland Annexation Talk
In St John s Newfoundland during the closing campaign, defeated candidate Mr Scott accused British negligence of Newfoundland s vital interests fueling resentment and a push toward annexation. He claimed months of bitter feeling growing against imperial policies as the election ended.
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Newfoundland
Haliifax
N.S
St. John’s
N. F
Scott
Change of venue in conspiracy cases in Tipperary
The Magistrates Court at Tipperary today moved the venue of the conspiracy cases to Clonmel amid protests from defendants counsel. The judge overruled the objections and the court adjourned until tomorrow.
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Tipperary
Emperor William Opens Prussia Diet Amid Tax Reform Talk
Berury reports the Emperor opened the Prussian Diet with a throne speech focusing on home affairs. He highlighted planned income and direct taxation reforms, extended legacy duties, and a shift of building and land taxes to communes. The address promises free elementary education and stronger oversight of workers and trade inspection.
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William
Berury
Prussia
Queen Emma of Holland Named Regent in Ill King’s Illness
Queen Emma of Holland is appointed regent to govern the kingdom during King William’s illness. The move concentrates power in the regency as the monarch remains indisposed. The decision follows medical assessments and traditional succession rules.
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Emma
Holland
Tue Haaur
Navy
Imma
William
Turmoil in Honduras as Bogran Forces Withdraw
From La Libertad and San Salvador reports Bogran and his troops pull back from Tegucigalpa and are chased by General Sanchez who seizes the capital. Sanchez plans a de facto government and aims to send representatives to Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, and the United States amid Central American war fears.
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Honduras
New York
Herald
la Libertad
Bogran
Sanchez
Salvador
Nicaragua
Mexico
United States
Guatemala
Bariilas
Fontier
Tegucigalpa
San Salvador
Ezeta
Barillas
Bank of France to loan Bank of England two million
London reports the Bank of France will lend the Bank of England £2,000,000 repayable next spring. Paris notes police blocked a planned duel between M Laguerre and M de Roulede though the principals intend to meet perhaps in Luxemburg tomorrow to settle the matter with a duel.
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London
Bank of France
Bank of England
Paris
M. Laguerre
M. de Roulede
Luxemburg
Thurman Banquet Set as Cleveland Arrives in Columbus
Columbus expects the Thurman anniversary banquet with ticket sales complete. Senator-elect Bryce and ex-President Cleveland arrive by the Pennsylvania road at 7 a.m. tomorrow. Cleveland and Don Dickinson will be hosted at the gubernatorial mansion, and a public reception at the Governor's rooms in the capitol runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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South Dakota
Cleveland
Columbus
Thurman
W. D. Foulke
Congress
Bryce
Pennsylvania Road
Don M. Dickinson
Capitol
Salem Man Struck by Engine at Mill Street Crossing Dies
Henry Phelps of Newburyport was working on the track at the Mill street crossing when an engine struck him. He died this evening at the hospital from injuries suffered this afternoon. He leaves a widow.
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Salem
Henry Phelps
Mill Street
Newburyport
Dakota Legislature Falls to Republicans and Fusionists
A Herald dispatch from South Dakota states corrected returns show Republicans winning control of both chambers, with Senator Moody reelected. The Democratic Independent fusionists expected a four vote House majority and at least three in the Senate, yielding seven on joint ballot to elect a U S Senator.
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Herald S. D
Moody
House
Senate
United States
Caricago
Pierre
Surprise in Canadian Medical Circles
Ottawa announces the removal of Dr. Rogers from the Protestant Hospital medical staff and the appointment of Dr. Kidd to fill the vacancy, triggering the entire staff’s resignation. No reason given for Dr. Bowers removal. The visiting staff includes Sir James Grant.
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Ottawa
Ont
Rogers
Protestant Hospital
Kidd
Bowers
James Grant
Irish relief visit sparks large fundraiser in Providence
In Providence R I on November 12 John Dillon and T P O Connor were welcomed at 3 15 pm dining with Joseph Banigan president of the Woonsocket Rubber Company and joining a parade with the Second Regiment and civic groups. An overflow meeting at Infantry Hall drew about 5000 people and contributions for the relief effort totaled 85000. Mr O Brien was delayed by a Jersey City engagement.
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R. I
John Dillon
T. P. O’connor
Joseph Banigan
Woonsocket Rubber Company
Infantry Hall
O Brien
Jersey City
Record of Fires Across Cities on Nov 12
Fire reports from Milford London New York Quincy Taunton Dexter and Princeton detail destruction of factories mills and stores. Notable losses at Spaulding straw hat factory Milford with 25k to 35k on buildings and 12k to 15k on stock. Wellington barracks London heavily damaged. Pearl street six story building in New York damaged 50k. Hearn drug store fire in Quincy cost about 1 200. multiple smaller fires across towns with total insured losses and evacuations.
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Millford
B. H. Spaulding
Pearl and
Lincoln Streets
Milford
Hopedale
Richard Connors
South Framingham
Spaulding
London
Wellington Barracks
New York
Pearl Street
United States
Fulton
Pearl Streets
Quincy
Charles ©. Hearn
Hearn
John KR. Hussey
Taunton
Enoch Robinson
East Painton
Dexter
Charles Greenwood
Corinna Village
Picker
Princeton
Navy
D. H. Dole & Co
Chicago
New England Interest in Trade Through Canada Debate
Washington hearing on trade routes between New England and the Northwest featured Mr. William A. Day for Grand Trunk and Western roads arguing against diverting commerce to Port Huron. Secretary Windom, Blaine, and Conger voiced positions on treaty Article 29, Canada routes, and retaliation while a decision is postponed to after the annual report.
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Washington
Windom
Canada
New England
Northwest
Conger
Chilton P. Conger
Treasury Department
Port Huron
Mich
Wiliam A. Day
Grand Trunk Railway
United States
Day
Minnesota
Blaine
Javard
Messrs
Daniel Magone
New York
Spaulding
Hepburn
McGregor
Customs Division
Congress
C. Yan
C. P. Conger
Amercan
Jide
A. Day
Grand Trank Company
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Minsk
Gaurs Longley
W. Lincoln
George C. Lod
Rolomon Lincoln
Daniel Needham
Otis Norcross
Joan Felt Osgood
William KE. Putnam
M. Denman Ross
Nathaniel J. Rust
M. Stone
Henry 8. Shaw
Benjamin FF. Stevens
Gerard C. Torbey
Thomas J. Whidden
F. G. Webster
F. M. Stone
Frank C. Miles
Edward P. Bond
Safe Deposit Dep
T. Solomon Lincoln
Piedmont Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Equitable Building
Ory &B
Peredoz
Leonard & CO
Ekenl
Fluid Street
New Turkey
Vontan
Office
Tana
Reieen
Sheppard Howan
de Carer
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York
D. H. Buckley
Devonshire Street
Depew
State Agt
Dev
Onmew
Albany
Ccessee
Cece
Buffalo
Duluth
Segary
el Paso
Fair Eastport
Helena
Fla
Jackson
Kansas City
Lear Marquite
Sides Air
Ind
East Lake Nityre
Wrathington
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Eerie
Eam
California
Renee
Mexican Toons
North Bell
Isle. Ae
Jest
Belchet
Nevada
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Cal & Va
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Commonwealth
Union
Gould & Curry
Fall River
National Baseball League
Ana
England
George Crook
National Cemetery
Arlington
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Harvard
Amherst
Dillon
O’connor
Providence, R
Serpent
Eeter
Hoherain
the Courts
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
Riverside
Sacramento
Fatherless and Widows’ Society
New Church Club
Silas S. Drew
R. H. Dana
Boston Athletic Association
Harvard Hare and Hounds
Harvard Shooting Club
Yale
Army and Navy Gazette
RAL Stearns & CO
Raulstearas & CO
Ivertise
R. Niles
Washington St
Central America
General Foreign News
Dakota
South
Money For
Ireland
Providence
O'Connor
Engine 3
Ladder
Poina
South Side
GANAL
Maine Depot
Blaine Vakes
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