Hamlin Reflects as Ice Chokes Penobscot River
A Florida-like sunlit Hamlin reading of a frozen river recalls ice three-fourths to three inches thick across the Penobscot. The speaker notes a witnessed lynching in Wisconsin was carried out decently and in order. He cites New Hampshire law restricting child labor under 12 after New Year, and questions enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal Hamlin
Spain
Penobscot
Maxwell
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Washington stirred as Gibson report robs star routes scandal
Authorities are described as alarmed by James Gibson's claims of widespread theft and fraud by star route thieves. The piece argues Gibson, though not a United States attorney, offers the public an honest, impartial view and questions the authorities' handling of the investigations. It laments a lack of trustworthy sources and urges more assistant detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gibson
United States
Republican troubles prompt calls for reflection after revelations
The piece notes two days of bad news for the Republican Party with claims of crimes by a Washington special agent and large-scale robberies by Republican officials in Philadelphia. It cites telegraphic reports of millions stolen and Blames Democratic managers for corruption. It credits the Boston Journal for highlighting the issue and contrasts Boston’s governance with national trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
United States
Boston Journal
Boston
The
Tariff Convention Planned by Protection Advocates in New York
The North Adams Transcript reports a November 29 and 30 convention of industrial interests at Cooper Institute New York to discuss tariff questions. Proponents aim to unite protectionists as free traders seek tariff reductions and imports changes when Congress convenes in December. The piece notes both sides rally and urges broader public unity against greater burdens.
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Chicago
North Adams Transcript
Cooper Institute
New York City
Congress
Friends of Protection
Commercial Bulletin
Trial of Charles J. Guiteau Enters Tenth Day in Garfield Case
The tenth day of Charles J. Guiteau's trial for Garfield's murder featured testimony from defence witnesses including Everett C. Foss who claimed the accused perhaps insane. Guiteau grew disruptive prompting Judge Cox to threaten gagging. He read a blasphemous statement and disparaged his wife as witnesses argued amid noisy proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Guiteau
James A. Garfield
Everett C. Foss
Dover
N. H
Garfield
Charies Reed
Chicago
Guiteau
John A. Logan
Emory Storrs
Cox
Bob Ingersoll
Washington
Navy
Samming
Guileau
Scoville
Guiteru
Paris
Criminal Court Room
Marshal Henry
New York
Republican Party
God
Leora
Avraham
Metropolitan Police
Joseph B. Smith
Freeport
E. O. Foss
Guitean
Gen. Sherman
Charles H. Reed
Riggs House
Strig
Guateau
Guifield
Davidee
Saratoga
Emory J. Storis
Storrs
Scovilie
H. B
Minnesota's Half Repudiation Raises Moral Alarm at Banquet
The St. Paul chamber of commerce hosted a banquet praising Minnesota lawmakers for paying fifty cents on the dollar to bondholders. Gov Pillsbury defended the settlement as not repudiation, arguing it reflected bondholders’ own proposal and state honor. The piece condemns Minnesota as “the mother of repudiation” for compromising only half.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Pillsoury
Local Notes Highlight New Ventures And Tragedy Across New Hampshire
A mix of brief reports from New Hampshire towns includes A.J. Leighton's plan to winter in California, Biographies of business changes in Bath Lisbon Nashua and Laconia, a fatal accident in Marlboro, a drowning suicide in Wakefield, and marriages and church calls. Also noted are factory leases, partnerships, and a private telegraph line.
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Boston Post
Concord
N. H
A.J. Leighton
Bath
California
H. B. Heath
Harry E. Parker
Lisbon
Albert G. Folsom
Laconia
Atlanta
E. S. Russell & Co
Nashua
John J. Whittemore
Asbuelol Manufacturing Company
Winchester
Levi Trute
T. D Langley
New Durham
Daniel Hayes
Moses A. Brown
Dublin
B. Edgerly
Farmington
J. Q. A. Swain
A.J. Quick
Rochester
Congregational Church
Hillboro Bridge
J.Q. A. Libbey
Daniel F. Proctor
Whitefield
W. H. Dickerson
Marlboro
Tilton
Mchitable Mills Andrewe
Freedom
Baptist Church
J. A. Thayer
Keene
George H. Richards
J. H. Baily
Littleton
Mary M. Clough
James Clough
Lyman
Calvin Farnham
Wakefield
Curious Anecdotes of Dreams Gifts and Forgotten Coins
A collection of small historical items: Turner Willey of Athens Maine recalls dreaming of his deceased wife for 1115 nights. Frank Bryant received two silver dollars from Lafayette via Col. Spring in 1825. Warren and George Bryant kept the coins. Buel Landon measures a King of Tompkins with a large circumference. Almon Morse notes a Jersey cow calf born Feb 27 and milk yields. William Harton seeks long-lost Ayer, repaying $2080 with interest from 1863. He also sent cigars to Adj Gen Beal for Beal to locate Ayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner W. Willey
Athens
Lafayette
Col. Spring
Saco
Frank Bryant
Bryant
Mr. Bryan
Warren C
George F. Bryant
Buel Landon
South Hero
Tompkins
Almon Morse
West Randolph
William H. Harton
Newport
K.S
Ayer
Washington
Harton
Montville
Horton
Adjt
Beal
Will of George Law Leaves Wife Big Dower and Shares
The probate petition in surrogate court assigns to his widow 25 000 and 100 000 in United States bonds plus the city house and Jackson County seat with furnishings and 25 000 yearly. Son Samuel gets 10 000 yearly. remaining property divided among George Law Jr Sarah Williams Josephine May and Anna Wright. Dion wins tournament prize and dismona emblem. Schaefer takes second prize in last regular game. Evacuation Day flags fly. 300 Russian Jews arrive. Robert Gibson gravely ill after assault. Rio de Janeiro sailing for China and Japan reported. billiard results noted. Battery C US artillery passes Jersey City en route to Fort Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Law
United States
Jackson
Washington County
Samuel
George Law, Jr
Sarah Williams
Josephine May
Anna Wright
Dion
Carter
Schaefer
Sexton
Japan
Daly
Schefer
Third
United States Artillery
Yorktowne
Jersey City
Fort Hamilton
Strikers in Belleville District Threaten Violence at Mines
Information from the Belleville mining area reports rising tensions among strikers with threats against workers who stay at work. At the Birkner mine forty to fifty strikers confronted miners with revolvers before the sheriff arrived. Only a portion of miners have joined the strike, while some operators claim pledges to dig at three cents per bushel for a period. Workers vow to arm for protection if authorities fail to provide security. No damage yet, but violence is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Hayes
Canning
Zach
Chandler
United States
Massachusetts
St. Louis
Belleville
Birkner Mine
Egotism of Guiteau Shown During Cross Exam
A witness and lawyer in the Guiteau trial shows dramatic solemnity and odd language habits as he testifies amid a lively cross examination. Guiteau retorts with humor and claims, while stating his belief in being an agent of the Deity and predicting a strong closing for his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidge
Oil
Guiteau
Mr. Davidge
Thomas North
Chicago
Luther W.guiteau
Mr. Scoville
Guteau
Old Orchard fires and local developments reach across Maine
Dayton has no lawyer doctor or minister and owes nothing Mr Spencer Rogers appraises losses from the burned Old Orchard hotels About 20 million feet of logs on the Androscoggin will enter spring saw work Chadbourne the Saco carriage maker builds Herdic coaches for Boston Phaeton Thanksgiving week Pine Street Methodist Church Portland raised 3500 and cleared debt Biddeford plans a reading room for factory operatives with three largest city corporations paying 360 yearly In Old Orchard residents offer reward for fire bug and hold meetings on fire safety York seeks a railroad to connect with Boston and Maine or Eastern Presidents and agents to review routes Incident at Saco station involving Mrs Knights and Mr Knights plus a quarrel with a boy and the station agent control the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Spencer Rogers
Old Orchard
Chadbourne
Saco
Boston Phaeton Company
Pine Street Methodist
Portland
Biddeford
Old Orchard Talkf
York
Boston
Maine
Exeter
Eastern
Portsmouth
Phillips
Tuttle
Boston and Maine Newsbhey
George Knights
Knights
Beverly Street
John Merlusker
First Division
Charles A. Millen
G. T. Burnham
Union Wood Working Mills
Haverhill
Millen
Atlas of
Hartford
First National of
Worcester
People’s of
Newark
Relief of
New York
Westchester of
N. Y
Shoe and Leather of
Tradesman’s of
Burnham
G. AC. Crosby
Chamber Furniture
Provident of Washington
Fire Assurance of Philadelphia
Imperial of London
Insurance Company State of Pennsylvania
A. W. Smith
R. Sutherland
T. M. Beal
Frank Cummings
Cummings
Peter C. Tomer
John White
Vernon Street
Roxbury
Steamer 22
Sadie Cole
West Cavton Street
Wentworth shot in Salmon Falls. condition critical
Maj George W Wentworth, a Salmon Falls resident, was shot in the neck and thigh by E S Nowell, a Boston and Maine depot telegraph operator. Wentworth’s condition is reported critical. Nowell surrendered afterward, with the dispute traced to a longstanding family feud. The report also notes the sixth annual Portsmouth high school alumni reunion held Friday at Franklin theatre with Rev E A Rand and Emerson Pfiffer contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wentworth
Salmon Falls
E.S. Nowell
Boston and Maine
Wentworth
Nowell
Portsmouth High School
Franklin Theatre
E. A. Rand
Hyde Park
Emil Pfiffer
Edith Wendell
William Russell
Franklin Hall
Capitol power struggles and star route expose unfold
Washington reports the contest for speakership widens between Hiscock and Kasson with Reed and Keifer as possible pivots. The Star Route scandal is linked to A M Gibson and the attorney general’s office, while the Lilly case gains a key witness, Brott, returning to face grand jury questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Home
A.M. Gibson
MacVeagh
Lincoln
War Department
Gibson
Lilly
Brott
Suock
Public documents waste exposed in government reports
A Washington report accuses departments of selling surplus public documents and diverting proceeds. It notes voluminous secretary reports and lengthy prints, with calls for congressional checks on copies and length. The Gibson star route report controversy and a high Boston fire follow in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Secretary of War
Clarke
Gibson
A. M. Gibson
Department of Justice
MacVeagh
Age of
Maceagh
Phillips
Milliken
United States
Bezar Mockingly Describes Mail Catapult On Railroad
In Marlborough Times report, an Old Colony Railroad car with a cone device used to hook mail bags is mocked by a countryman at South Framingham. Conductor Lincoln is skeptical of the gag, and Bezar calls it a gospel car trick to “hook in sinners.”
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Vergennes
Addison
William Merrick
Brandon
Adirondack Kren
Merrick
Bertha Angier
North Troy
Alexander Crowell
Barnard
William Smith
Holland
Lucius Plumb
Readsboro
John Roach
Fairhaven
Geo. H. Helden
South Windham
Joseph Monette
North Shaftsbury
Marlborough Times
Old Colony Railroad Company
South Framingham
Lincoln
Bezar
Harris
Bismarck
Lonnox
Paris
the Times
Bavaria
Prince Bismarck
Berlin
H. S. Everett
Legation
William
Arthur
Herr Guest
Germany
Baron van der Leydt
Herr Frommel
Spain
Vatican
Mabkin
Senate
Senor Martinez
Allegan County Letter Attacks Mormon Emissaries
The Allegan Journal denounces Mormon emissaries and local elders for promoting polyamory and converting residents to what it calls a debased system of religious imposture. It warns that pretended revelations of Brigham Young Joe Smith and John Lawlor are placed above U S laws and judicial edicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegan Journal
Michigan
Allegan County
Brigham Young
Joe Smith
John Lawlor
United States of America
Storm Ravages Coast and Ireland Amid Far Reaching Damage
London reports detail a severe storm battering the coast from Stornoway to Pembrokeshire with ships wrecked, bridges damaged, and towns flooded. In Ireland, Portadown and Sligo endure roof losses and wrecks while Dublin suffers its worst storm in years. A separate Vienna note claims a failed czar assassination plot with balloon explosives and arrests.
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New York
London
Stornoway
Ardigour
Fort William
Blackpool
Ireland
Portadown
Sligo
Derryhead
Queens County
Moran
Vbrowke Down
Limerick
Newry
Lurgan
Dublin
Spddai
Spiegic
Queenstown
Adept
St. John
N. B
Carduf
the Standard
Vienna
Gatchina
St. Petersburg
Charkov
Tehernigof
Gatcchina
Czar
England Pressures Irish Land Conflict Amid Raids and Arrests
Dublin crime and legal actions mark a tense Irish struggle with Britain. The Times reports more land court sub commissioners to be appointed as raids for arms trigger arrests. British politics discuss freeing imprisoned MPs before Parliament, while judges oppose suspending juries. In Kilkenny a coroner’s jury flags wilful murder for Ballvregget police, with warrants issued. Cork sees a church wreck and land league ticket wins. Phillips and Maloney jailed under coercion acts. Ladies Land League suspends meetings.
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England
Londdon
Times
Dublin
London
Manchester Guardian
House of Commons
O’brien and Loucher
Maustfield
Ballvregget
County Kilkenny
County
Cork
Land League
Phillips
Maloney
Ladies’ Land League
Silk trade dispute and Korean envoy reach Yokohama
Yokohama reports the silk trade dispute remains unsettled as Japanese dealers push direct exports and bind to maintain their guild. The Korean envoy of thirty five arrives, while news from Hong Kong mentions Crises in Korea and trouble rumors with China.
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San Francisco
Yokohama
London
Hong Kong
Kuccia
China
Corea
Quinta
China Sea
Geraldine Paget
Bolton Abbey
Pratas Shoals
France
Paris
M. Paul Bert
M. Flourens
M. Bert
Department of Worship
Police
M Beri
Berlin
the Times
Prussia
Victor Emanuel
The
Times
Bismarck
Reichstag
Home Department
Drunken prison life Auburn reveals makeshift stills and mail schemes
An Auburn state prison report details a covert distillery with a worm in the kitchen producing beer from bread crusts and yeast. It notes counterfeit coins, concealed watches, underground letter delivery, lax paper access, and contraband pies from New York shipped to inmates, ending with a pie shipment being cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Auburn
New York
Joe Cobure
Sgent
Joe
Notable Visitors and Society News Across Boston Area
Admiral Taylor and Mrs Taylor visit Tremont. Congressman Ladd of Maine in town en route to Washington. Gov Farnham may appoint ex-Judge Barrett if Judge Pierpoint resigns. Several notables, including Miss May Tucker, Mrs. Lamb of Brunswick, and ex-Gov Proctor, travel or host events. Funeral details for Hon T P Richardson. Royal College of Surgeons president Erasmus Wilson knighted. Thanksgiving travels and social dinners highlighted.
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Taylor
United States Navy
Tremont
Congressman Ladd
Maine
Washington
Moses Giddings
Bangor
Bradley Barlow
Vermont
Gen
Hancock
W. D. Howells
Belmont
John H. Burleigh
South Barwick
Europe
Gov. Colquitt
Gov. Brown
May Tucker
Boston
Capt. Tucker
Columbus Avenue
Chicago
Franklin Smith
Walter Simitt
Baker
Paris
R. Reyburn, Jr
Arizona
Davia Adams
Hull Street
Pierpoint
Vermont Supreme Court
Chelsea
Helena of
Waldeck
Leopold
Netherlands
Sweden
T. P. Richardson
First Methodist Church
Lyon
Proctor
New York
Queenstown
Londo
Italy
Wm. €. Beecher
Bigelow
Marlborough
Mass
United States
Henry B. Anthony
Providence
K.L
Sears
Milliken
Gilletti
Cataumet
Erasmus Wilson
Royal College of Surgeons
London
Liverpool
Marti Brimmer
L Timmins
Allan Line
Sarmauan
Halifax
John Burstall
Wheatley Anderson
Tippett
Miles
Alex. Borrowman
McCardo
B. S. Beley
S. Hall
Mr. Copeland
A. Sharpe
P. F. Greenwood
Chas. W. D. Hogg
James McMencmin
John Brea Jer
Col
G. H. Adams
Maj. Norkeli
A. Parker
James Morrison
John Doull
Multiple Crime and Incident Reports Across States
Reports from Arkansas Georgia Florida Washington and New Jersey describe shootings robberies murders and lynching threats. Incidents include J Baker arrest in Little Rock for shooting Rev Jackson. Robert Maxwell von Cairo killed Adam Seigler. Brodie and Hester jailed in Oxford for robbing and murdering Thomas Lynch. a Thomasville murder during a home robbery. a Kansas City drug-house elevator accident with severe injuries. a Pensacola attempted robbery thwarted by women. a Nanaimo despatch about the California steamship’s arrival. winter mining activity and whiskey smuggling raids. a mysterious Altoona hotel death. and New Jersey constitutional commission proceedings and temperance petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Baker
Little Rock
Ark
Mr. Jackson
Robert Maxwell
Cairo
Adam Seigler
Oxford
John Brodie
Hester
Thomas Lynch
Mr. Lewis
Thomasville
Meyer Bros. & Co
Kansas City
Placer
Oakford
Pew
Wrange
J. P. Steppin
Boston
Mass
Central Hotel
Altoona
New Jersey Constitutional Commission
Trenton
Judiciary Committee
New Jersey Temperance Alliance
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Synod of New Jersey
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Sir John
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Mr. Hayes
Sam Weller
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Zach” Chandler
Ohio
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Sherman
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Zach’ Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Logan
Carpenter
Christiancy
Peru
Iana
Weill
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Granite Slate News
Gotham
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Hawkins County
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S. C
Henry Johnson
Sumtercourt House
John Davis
Lynchburg
Bellowws Falls
Peter Good
Mr. Good
Grand Army
Tennessee
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Tenn
Olive
Anderson County
Henry Childs
D. C
Squire Clark
Lexington
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Johann Hog
Kiguer
the Assassin
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Lough
Robinson
NEW England News
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Mackville
Westminster
Charles M. Allen
Warren
Timothy O’connell
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Boston and Maine Railroad
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Newburyport
Edward Griffin
Lake Forest University
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Holyoke
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Mary Graney
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Mary Courtney
Whiting
Connor
Gloucester Police Court
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Kasson
Comtest
Hiscock
Keller
Mr Hiscock
Reed
Robeson
New Jersey
Northwest
Keifer
Mr. Hiscock
Col. Hooker
Republican National Committee
Samuel P. Hancock
Gancock
Post Office
P. H. Ward
Messrs
J.B. Sloman
John Corcoran
Post Office Department
Geo. F. Bratt
Lilley
Bundy
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
N. J
Frelinghuysen
Dent
Wm. Jones
Treasury
Buffalo
Dart & Brother
Ohio Basin
Seateherd & Son
Manchester
N.H
Mead & Mason
Merrimack and
Wilson Streets
Homer FE
Slack
Graye Me
Frank Spiller
Isaac Libby
William D. Clough
Norwich
Stowe
Sanborn
R. L
Jerome F. Caldwell
Mathewson Street
Newton
Lews
Mineral Springs
Colfax
Parrsburg
Steifel & Co
Allegheny City
Lowell
Orren Bartlett
Third Avenue
Fall River
Milton Reed
H. K. Braley
Citizens
Draley
Braley
Apna
Thomas Ramsbottom
William Jackson
E. W. Hunt
Call For the Independent Movement
Rhode Island
Constitution
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Wiliam Gerachty
Moses Grinnell
Court of Common Pleas
Charles H. Thomas
Tiverton
Gen. Littlefield
Rhodesland
John ¥. Weeden
Westerly
Darius Goff
Pawtucket
Charlies Morris Smith
Latimer W. Bullen
Woonsocket
Charles R. Cutler
George H
Cleveland, O
Lenigo
Schuylkill
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Cuscaco
Abraham Lincoln
Alteged
Springfield
Normu Troy
Peters
Monsonville
Canada
Richmond
Cavell
Board of Health
Mason
Atlantic City
St. Jacobs
Father Shmelhy
Father Sheehy
Gov. Platsted
Montgomery Guards
Temperance Cadets
Hunter
Pattison
One Hundred Committee
Municipal Politics
Washington Street
Bailey
Wiles
Frost and Hersey
Malcolm
Greenoughs
Clnton White
Charlestown
Richard Beeching
East Boston
Francis B. Beaumont
Geo. J. Faunce
Laban Pratt
B. ¥. Anthony
White
Mr. Beeching
Etry
Lord Londonderry
Cincinnati
Cook
Gaylord
Ohio River
Ashland
D.T. Lane
Richardson, Hill & Co
Philadelhia
Baltimore
Water Street
Foreign News
Rusesia
Ruspoh
Pius IX
Dr. Carver
Eden
Mr. Eden
Port Phillip
New Zealand
Cape
Madrid
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Egypt
Ferzemol
Tunis
Gatsa
Tua
London Times
Turkey
Constantinople
Sfax
M. Roustan
Vasilidistrov
Taubourg
Holy Cohort
Edinburd
Tayport
Ghaber of Deputies
Signor
Cris
le Solic
Ana
Brrcwn
Agate
Tisk
Uhecka
Fyreasurer
Prunkennes
Pic
William Read & Sons
Faneuil Halt Square
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