Grand jury to hear case implicating Foxboro citizens
Norfolk county grand jury meets next Monday to hear evidence for indictments against Joe Tiffany and brothers Michael and John Gerry, all Foxboro notables. Witnesses include April panel jurors in Peter Post suit over highway defect, alleged perjury if testimony claimed road widened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Superior Criminal Court
Joe Tiffany
Michael
John Gerry
Foxboro
Peter Post
Post
Beach Street
Messrs
Tifany and
Gerry Brothers
Tiffany
Gerry
Thanksgiving as French Day at Foreign Fair Celebrated
Thanksgiving day designated as French day at the foreign exhibition with vivid tri color decor. Captain Nathan Appleton spoke on the Panama Canal progress in French and recited a poem by Dezamy. Gen. N. P. Banks and others spoke at the opening of the Suez Canal. Nearly seven thousand visitors attended. concerts by the American Watch company band of Waltham thrilled the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Appleton
Panama Canal
DeLesseps
Dezamy
N. P. Banks
Capt. Appleton
Suez Canal
Rev Warren Cudworth Dies In East Boston Pulpit
Rev Warren I Cudworth pastor of Central Square Congregational Church East Boston died in his pulpit yesterday during Thanksgiving services. He collapsed after closing prayer and was dead before help arrived. He was 48 years old and longtime East Boston resident and war chaplain of the First Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren I. Cudworth
Warren H. Cudworth
Central Square Congregational Church
East Boston
Cudworth
Boston
First
Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment
Indiana Democracy Papers Split on McDonald Hendricks
A Cin Enquirer correspondent catalogs Indiana Democratic papers by stance in the presidential race. He lists one hundred thirteen papers with varying favors for McDonald or Tilden and Hendricks, noting many papers back McDonald while others back Hendricks or avoid a firm choice. A friend remarks that Indiana Democrats must settle their preference quickly to avoid losing the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ianapolis Cor
Cin. Enquirer
Indiana
McDonald
New Albany Ledger
Shelbyville Volunteer
The
Terre Haute Express
Anderson Review
Michigan City Dispatch
Tilden
Hendricks
Donald
Mount Vernon
Indianapolis Sentinel
Vindicatii
Laboring Men See Protection's Practical Cost
Franklin County Reformer notes protection raises wages and employment fears as nails mills in Pennsylvania halt due to oversupply. Thousands face idleness as manufacturers warn of ruin unless demand grows. Chicago Tribune is cited on overpricing and weak exports, with U S factories closing nationwide for lack of foreign markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Pennsylvania
The
Chicago Tribune
United States
Not Power But Effort Said by London Lancet
Brain tension is not proof of strength but weakness. The scholar’s knit brow and fixed attention show toil not power. True intellect works easily with calm spirit and jaunty mood. effort marks a brain strained beyond its capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gueses of Prof Brooks and Telescopic Meteors
Professor Brooks of the Red House observatory reports a remarkable shower of telescopic meteors near the sun last evening. Some meteors moved northward while others moved southward. He suggests a possible link to the red glow seen at sunrise during several days as the earth passes through meteoric dust or is enveloped in it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
XI. Y
Professor Brooks
Red House Observatory
Surplus receipts and debt plans 1884 85
Government fiscal summary reports a large surplus under current policy, with receipts near 350 million and expenditures around 265 million for 1884, leaving a projected surplus of about 35 million. War and navy costs rise, pensions grow, debt interest falls, and tariff reform is urged to prevent currency contraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Navy Department
Aicdos
Dick Swans Hatie
Folger
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Knox
Carlisle
Mr. Carlisle
Georgia
Messrs
Blount
Hammond
Crisp
Randall
Dlinois
Springer
Bank checks crime cited in Comptroller Knox report
Washington Nov 29 The annual report highlights illegal certification of national bank checks and urges amending the law to exempt ordinary business transactions. It notes a New York bank teller awaits trial and references London stock clearing practices as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
New York
Inox
London
The
London Economist
Convention Debates Monthly Paper for Union Interests
In Boston at the South Boston Young Men’s Catholic Lyceum 28 delegates met Thursday afternoon Rev Arthur F Connelly of Roxbury presided President J Carroll of South Boston and P T Barry with R Penahue of Charlestown spoke A five member committee was chosen to study publishing a monthly paper to advance union interests The convention adjourned until the first Sunday of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
South Boston
Young Men’s Catholic Lyceum
Arthur &. Connelly
Roxbury
J. Carroll
P. T. Barry
R. Penahue
Charlestown
Epouomes
Windsor Theatre Fire Rages In New York City
A massive blaze at the Windsor theatre at 45 Bowery, New York, broke out just before midnight. Firemen fought the flames as the structure burned from cellar to roof, with several adjacent buildings affected. The old Stadt theatre, renamed Windsor about three years ago, had a capacity around 3,100 and faced wholesale destruction. The incident followed a late performance of My Partner, and nearby hotels housed guests who escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Windsor Theatre
Bowery
Stadt Theatre
the Windsor
John A. Stevens
Metropolitan Opera House
Kartmann and
Loehr
Hartmarm
Saehl
Saxonville
Mass
South Framingham
Roxbury Carpet Company
Michael Simpson
Framingham Fire Department
Natick
Holliston
Hook and Ladder
Cochituate
Boston
Hotel Clifton
Commercial Union
Phoenix of London
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Dorchester Mutual
Phoenix of Brooklyn
Quincy Mutual
Liverpool
London and Globe
Imperial and Northern of
London
City of London
Royal
Standard Fire Insurance Commpany of
State of Pennsylvania
Scottish Union and National
H. A. Thomas
E. H. Hames
E. B. Badger
Chester Downer
George B. Taylor
North British and Mercantile
Globe
George M. White
Massachusetts Mutual
W. H. Stacy
Williamsburg
B.H. Hersey
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Ocala
the Banner
Hook and Ladder No. 1
Haverhill Street
Telegraph
Springfield
Win
M.geer
Becket
Eastport
Huston
Eagle Preserved Flusi Company
San Angela
Tex
Kibbe & Robinsons
the Times
Meikle’s
Smith’s
Weicke
Deseronte
Ont
Navy
Engineers on Texas and St. Louis Railway Strike Over Pay
Engineers on the Texas and St. Louis narrow gauge road refuse to move trains until arrears are paid. In Little Rock the St. Louis and Texas strike halts outbound trains from Pine Bluff. Freight handlers' strike in New Orleans continues a depot blockage as railroads refuse freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas and St. Louis
Cairo
Little Rock
Ark
St. Louis and
Texas
Pine Bluff
New Orleans
Yale Beats Harvard For College Football Title At Polo Grounds
New York reports Yale defeated Harvard in a decisive college football championship at the polo grounds before about 8 000 spectators. Yale dominated play with field goals and touchdowns for a 23 point total. Harvard managed a single touchdown and two points. Yale’s Richards and Twombly starred among others, while Harvard’s Henry topped the Ivy side. A second game at Hoboken between Stevens Institute and the University of Pennsylvania ended in a tie after a goal apiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Harvard
New York
Polo Grounds
Robinson
McCrary
Tompkins
Hyndman
Peters
Bertron
Farwell
Rushers
Richards Helf
Twombly
Terry
Dennen
Harvare
Codman
Hartley
Gilman
Appleton
Bonsal
Kendall
Simpkins
Henry
Crane
Cowling
Peabody
Mr. Kellogg
Mr. Littaner
Tiarvard
Mr. Peace
Princeton
Richards
Denyen
Sam Barry
Fox hunt tragedy claims Frederick Armitage in Massachusetts
Springfield dispatch reports Frederick Armitage of Orange was killed by an accidental discharge from C A Bullard's double barrel gun during a fox hunt. After two shots at a fox, Bullard's gun slipped as he adjusted his glove, the shells striking Armitage in the head. he dies instantly leaving a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Frederick Armitage
Orange
C.A. Bullard
Bullard
Armitage
Five Men Die In Indiana, Bloomingon and Western Collision
GREENFIELD Ohio Nov 28 This evening five men on a hand car on the Indiana Blooming ton and Western road were overtaken near Bethesda by an engine William Clay and Michael McCormick were killed William Martimore severely and the others slightly injured The accident halted service as crews aided the wounded and investigated the crash
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Ohio
Indiana, Bloomington and Western Road
Bethesda
Wm. Clay
Michael McCormick
Wm. Martimore
Mariners Rescued After Abandoned Brigantine Voyage
The master, mate and cook of the brigantine Minnie Louise of Charlottetown P E I were rescued after abandoning ship on a voyage from Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia to Newfoundland. They were picked up by the steamer Scolland and taken to London England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Minnie Louise
Charlottetown
Port Hawkesbury
N. 8
Newfoundland
Scolland
London
England
Injured in Worcester Railroad Disaster Improve
Worcester Mass Nov 29 The injured from yesterday's railroad accident are largely improving with Mrs Amasa G Daveis of Hubbardston remaining critically injured due to a fractured spine. No new details have emerged about the disaster cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Amasa G. Daveis
Hubbardston
Billiard contest scores logged with Vignaux lead
Paris reports billiards results with Vignaux scoring 600 in 18 innings and Schefer 163 in 12 innings. Schzefer achieved a best run of 7 percent as trials tally four nights show Vignaux at 2,400 and Schefer at 1,906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Billiara
Vignaux
Schefer
Schzefer
Seheefer
Fears for Gloucester Vessels Lost in Gales
Fears arise for the safety of six Gloucester fishing schooners with seventy five men overdue after fierce gales on the twelfth and thirteenth inst. Vessels named Hattie Chester John McDonough Maud Leighton Rutherford B Hayes Rath Groves and Sultana. If gone, about seventy five men would be lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Hattie Chester
John McDonough
Maud Leighton
Rutherford B. Hayes
Rath Groves
Sultana
Rat
Fire Chief Pearson Seriously Injured in Carriage Accident
TRAVERHILL Mass Nov 29 Chief Engineer J M Pearson of the fire department was seriously injured this morning when thrown from a carriage. He may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverhill
Mass
J. M. Pearson
Fire Department
Guarantee of Three Per Cent on North Shore Bonds
Montreal November 29 A local paper says the provincial government has guaranteed 3 percent per annum on Sene cal a five million dollar stake in North Shore railroad bonds that he could not sell in Europe except at a sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Senecal
North Shore Railroad
Europe
Hanlan Stevenson Boat Race Delayed by Rough Bay Waters
In Vallejo California November 29 the Hanlan Stevenson boat race was not held due to rough bay water. The two oarsmen staged an exhibition race with Hanlan paid six hundred dollars and Stevenson one hundred sixty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallejo
Cal
Hanlan-Stevenson
Hanlan
Stevenson
Annual convention of the Young Men's Catholic literary union
The annual convention of the Young Men's Catholic Literary Union of the archdiocese gathers members for discussions, readings, and organized activities highlighting Catholic literary culture within the archdiocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Men’s Catholic Literary Union
Receiver Appointed for St. Joseph on a Western Railroad
In Topeka on November 29 Judge McCreary of the United States circuit court ordered the appointment of a receiver for the St. Joseph on a Western railroad. The decision reflects ongoing financial or operational distress within the line, with the court placing a fiduciary to manage assets and obligations pending further proceedings or resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
McCreary
United States Circuit Court
St. Joseph
Union Services Across Boston Churches on Thanksgiving
A long Thanksgiving observance with union services at Church of the Disciples Trinity Old South Peoples Temple and other churches featured Rev James Freeman Clark Rev Phillips Brooks Rev Dr Her rick Rev Dr Mallalieu and Rev J W McMahon. Clergy urged temperance education universal suffrage and civic duty alongside praise for Boston’s past and hope for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Disciples
James Freeman Clark
Mr. Hale
Dr. Clark
Jerusalem
Boston
New York
Tweed
Witicss
Parsons
Col. Perkins
East Indies
Law and Order League
Russia
England
A. A. Miner
Columbus Avenue
Phillips Brooks
Mr. Allen
Brooks
Old South Church
First Baptist
Mount Vernon
Central
Old South
Dr. Herrick
Duryea
Crane
Herrick
Peoples
Temple Street
Peoples’ Church
Mallalieu
New York City
Egidt
Wrs Uquor
Republican Party
Tewksbury
Young Men's Catholic Union
Archdiocese of
St. Stephen’s Church
Hanover Street
M. Moran
Thomas Power
J. Gallagher
E. P. Byrnes
J. W. McMahon
Charlestown
William Byrne
Father Bodfish
Haydn
James McLaughlin
Tremont Temple
H. P. Chelms
F. M. Ellis
W. W. Downes
D. D
H. A. Cook
Park Street
O. A. Brown
Sermon on the social instinct by Rev H Bernard Carpenter
Rev H Bernard Carpenter preached at the United Unitarian Churches union service on the social instinct. He argued man is a political animal whose social nature reveals God, linking humanity to unity and immortality through shared reason, speech, and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bernard Carpenter
United Unitarian Churches
God
Jesus
Thanksgiving Dinners By Union and Associated Groups
Thanksgiving dinners were held at the Young Men's Christian Union hall and the Y M C A hall for members and staff. W H Baldwin read a letter from Rev. Phillips Brooks in Delhi praising the dinner, while H P Kidder urged effort and unity. The Y M C A celebrated with speeches by Wright and Fitz, ending with Home Sweet Home, as 171 young men dined and a later concert followed. Newsboys and bootblacks in Boston also enjoyed meals with a large crowd and a token of thanks to local hotels and a praise of the Telegraph Trotters association’s Thanksgiving dipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union, Christian Association
Young Men’s Christian Union
Union
W. H. Baldwin
Brooks
America
H. P. Kidder
Board of Trustees
Kidder
Y.M.C. Association
Woodworth
Association
Wm. Burnet Wright
Nathaniel Wright
D.D
E. C. Fitz
Boston Board of Trade
Dr. Courtney
St. Pauls Church
George P. Denny
Board of
I. O. Whitney
Home Sweet Home
Messrs. AL. Coolidge
Whiting
Board of Managers
Ained
de Seve Concert Company
Boston
George P. Dexter
Charles Davis, Jr
Board of Directors
Parker House
Youngs Hotel
Tremont House
Hotel Brunswick
Hotel Vendome
United States Hotel
Amerihouse
Telegraph Trotters
Telegraph Boys
Crawford House
Scots Charitable Society
St. Andrew’s
South Boston Yacht Club
Scots Charitable Society of Boston
Odd Fellows Hall
F Inish Charitable Society
W. M. Doherty
Boston Caledonian Club
Meliseacs
Gov
Butler
Fox
Cambridge
Edit Incdonala
Festive Yachtsmen Hold Winter Masquerade at City Point
The South Boston yacht club kicked off its winter sociables with a private masquerade at the club house City Point. About 75 couples attended as costumes impressed. unmasking sparked merriment. Committee includes Commodore Otis A Ruggles and E L Willcutt. Law's orchestra provided music. Next party set for December at the club house. The Urbane literary association staged Rip Van Winkle in Monument Hall Charlestown to a large crowd Thursday night with strong reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
E. L. Willcutt
Hi. G. McKee
W. P. Bennett
H. C. Smith
R. V. King
P. M. Bond
Law
Urbane Literary Association
Rip van Winkle
Monumenthal
Charlestown
Thanksgiving Observed At Sneding Hostelries In 1883
Hotels including those run by Hon Tilly Haynes and J N Andrews offered lavish Thanksgiving dinners with elaborate menus. Quincey house advertised an ornate menu. Brunswick featured a decorative card with a turkey motif. Other houses like Vendome Parker s Young s Tremont and American showed attentive but subtler menus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sneding
Tilly Haynes
J.N. Andrews
United States
Quincey House
J. W. Johnson & Co
Brunswick
Boston
Vendome
Parker’s
Young’s
Tremont
Bicycle and Roller Races Draw Big Crowds at Institute Rink
Thanksgiving day events at the Institute skating rink on Huntington Avenue drew about 5,000 in the afternoon and 7,000 in the evening as 3,600 pairs of skates were in use. Notable races featured Prof J. W. Wilson on a Star bicycle versus Prof K. A. Skinner on rollers, with Wilson winning by 10 feet in 3 min 41 sec. Additional events included a two mile Star bicycle race and several amateur heats, followed by an obstacle race won by Pressey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Huntington Avenue
F. G. Stumke
K. A. Skinner
Bert C. Thayer
J. W. Wilson
Skinner
Boston
Prof. Wilson
C. W. Clapp
C. J. Dettling
GC. H. Blackwell
Clapp
H. M. Sabin
G. E. Cain
Tobey
Rubin
Sabin
Burt
Pressey
Toby
Dettling
South Boston Athletic Club
Arlington Heights Rifle Club
Thanksgiving Observed With Dinners and Services in New York
Thanksgiving day in New York featured a broad business suspension, crowded streets, church services, and charitable dinners for prisoners and the poor. Berlin held Thanksgiving with a U.S. minister led banquet for 250, honoring President Arthur and Emperor William, followed by a ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commissioners of Charities and Correction
Berlin
United States
Sargent
Germany
Arthur
William
Herr Wyngrert
Pennsylvania peace society holds annual meeting in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania peace society met in Philadelphia as a letter from President Arthur was read reacting to a proposal that he press international arbitration in his upcoming message. Arthur promised to consider the suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Peace Society
Arthur
Congress
Senator Anthony Improves, Expects City Departure Soon
New York November 29 The condition of Senator Anthony who is ill at the Fifth Avenue hotel was much improved tonight His physician thinks he will be able to leave the city for Washington on Saturday or the following day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
M. de Lesseps
Gladstone
Earl Granville
Suez
England
Sexton
Sligo
America
Parnell
New Hebrides
New Guinea
South Sea Islands
Sydney
Paris
Ferry
France
Spain
Porte
Turkey
Soudan
Berlin
Parly News
Kiel
Hong Kong
Dublin
Matthews
Tyrone
Madrid
Crown Prince
Germany
Academy of Jurisprudence
Newry
Cairo
Saukim
Prince Bismarck
Freedrichsruh
Prof
Nordenskjold
South Pole
New York
Cox
Hensel
Randall
Carlisle
Converse
John G. Thomson
Leedom
Ohio
House of Representatives
Manning
Mississippi
Chalmers
Tate County
J. R. Chambliss
John Paul
O’ferrall
Mr. Paul
Anthony
Fifth Avenue
Washington
Boston Nominates Gen A P Martin for Mayor in 1883
The Boston Republican City Convention nominated Gen A P Martin for mayor. In a letter to Martin, Augustus Russ and Henry Parkman express support for an administration guided by business principles and public service. Water Commissioner W A Simmons defends Mayor Palmer against slander and confirms Martin and Clapp discussions, noting personal friendships and political pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Messrs. and Clapp
Boston
Augustus P. Martin
Augustus Russ
Henry Parkman
Ben Neef
Peek
Ward
A. P. Martin
Mr. Simmons
Ron. W. A. Simmons
The
Water Commission
Palmer
Water Board
Gen. Martin
Palioner
Gov. Uder
Water Department
C. M. Clapp
Pickert Describes Crooked St Louis Tea Deal And Requisition Threats
Mr. R. A. Pickert, manager of Importers Tea, recounts a St Louis incident where Ed Butler pressed for bribes to permit business. A $25 payment was planned via a marked $1 bill. clerks overheard, Butler threatened, four clerks arrested on lottery charges, indictments later sought, Pickert fled to Albany, and seeks to avoid returning or aiding factions. Pickert claims documentary proof of favorable indictment outcomes if he returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Pickert
St. Louis
Ed. Butler
Butler
Pickett
Pickert
Albany
Fashionable Dress Overcoats for Young Men
The texture and flexibility of these Kersey fabrics, together with the excellence in cut of the garments, make them the most fashionable, nattiest and successful Dress Overcoats for young men's winter wear.
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Boston Post
Post Publishing CO
Milik
Washington St
Boston Weekly Post
Telegraph and Mail
Wis
Indiana Democracy
Prof. Brooks
Estabrook & Heron’s
Hidalgo
Foreign News
China
M. Clemenceau
Bacniub
Chamber of
M. Waddington
M. Thiers
M. Ferry
Havre
Senate
Courbet
Tonguiné
Bondurand
Wolff
Bow Street
Kallbovn
Farrall
Kallborn
Emperor William
Alfonso
Vigo
Prussia
Lowell
Dilemme
Earl Selborne
St. Andrew’s University
Bishop Wordsworth
French Chamber of Deputies
M. Gandin
M. Herisson
Commerce
Chamber
Metropolitan Underground Railway
Praed Street
House
Gen. Rosecrans
Rosecrans
Peru
Ind
B. F.dow & Co
Catholic Literary Union
Vicinity
Christian Union and Christian Associations
Shawmut Avenue
G. L. Perin
Perin
Vy VeVi
W CO Merrill
Vececcescvcessessee
Berthrong
Hennessey Brothers
Enoch J. Shaw
J. McDermott
F. F. Hepman
Master Mack
P. Sullivan
F. Leary
Gilligan and Curtis
F. O’brien
Claflin Guard
Newton
Hiddell
Benyon
Cap .Houghton
Norcross
Hill
Purdy
Lynn
Massachusetts Militia Regiment
Seldomgood Pasture
Bunker’s Hill
Wabash
Shenandoah
Powhatan
Charles River Bridge
U. S
Navy Yard
Hillside Rifle Club
Waltham
Middlesex Rifle Club
East Watertown
Senator Anthony
City Politics
Republican Municipal Convention
MR. Pickert
Kaston Lamplighter’s Benefit Association
Boston Music Hall
Iolanthe
B. F. Brates
John Thomas
Gertrude
JT. P. Ryder
Music Hall
Detroit Free Press
Benjamin Tappan
Ben Tappan
United States Senate
Cuadiemeeen Ions
Gov. Butler
Ito
Memphis Avalanche
Chicago News
Memphis
Bigmineh
Alabama
E. 8. Wells
Kersey
N Mica & OU
Gentlemen’s
Roller Skating Institute
Larts Hall
Kimball Bros
Sudbury St
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester, Mass
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