Art Association Leads Academy in Autumn Exhibition
New York reports the Art Association again heads the Academy's autumn show opening today. The 229 canvases include many new names and a few old timers, with the standout Work Head of Christ by W. E. Marshall. Notable artists include Blakebeck Bunner Bolmer Brush Crane Dewey Gay Howland Hamilton Miner Murphy Rehn Nicholls and Van Bos kerck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sprer An
The
Art Association
Academy
Association
Head of Christ
W. E. Marshall
Blakebeck
Bunner
Bolmer
Brush
Crane
Dewey
Gay
Howland
Hamilton
Miner
Murphy
Rehn
B. H W. Nicholls
van Boskereck
Two Old Bostonian Friends Mark First Meeting Anniversary
Uriel Crocker and Osmyn Brewster celebrated the anniversary of the night they first met in Boston. The pair recalled shared memories and noted how their long friendship has endured across years and city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriel Crocker
Osmyn Brewster
Boston
Samuel T. Armstrong
Brewster
Filaws
Marblehead
Samuel ‘J. Armstrong
Crocker
Armstrong
Mr. Brewster
New York Marriage Sparks Guardian Bid and Suit
The Nov 22 city marriage of William D. McKeever and Marion Loveridge prompts the groom's father to seek a guardian for his son and file suit to annul. He alleges duress coercion and fraud. Both families are wealthy and well connected in New York and Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
MehKeever—Loveradge
New York City
Theodore C. Williams
All Souls’ Church
William D. McKeever
Marion Loveridge
Orange
N. J
Supreme Court
Daniel McKeever
Messrs. Horwitz and Hirschfield
McKeever
H. Herrman Steinbach & Co
Broadway
Henry Loveridge
Maryland Coal Company
Young McKeever
Loveridge
Loveridges
Baltimore and Ohio press to build independent New York line
The Sun reports B&O rejects abandoning an independent New York route, upholds a Reading contract while reserving use of Reading and Jersey Central tracks, and vows to fund a Philadelphia to Staten Island line if needed. It reiterates B& O will resist United Railroad of New Jersey tracks and maintains commitment to competitive service between Baltimore and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
The
Sun
New York
Reading
Jersey Central
Philadelphia
Staten Island
Baltimore& Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
United Railroad of New Jersey
Huth
Baltimore
Washington
Consul General Phelan Scores Diplomatic Victory in Nova Scotia
In Halifax on November 29, United States Consul-General Phelan secured release and reduced penalties for vessels tied to a Moro Castle case. He argued against fines for the Seylla and Scud claims, proving the U S position and undermining Canadian actions as improper. The Flying Scud and Pearl Nelson cases were resolved with refunds or release after his interventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfax
N. S
United States
Phelan
Moro Castle
Seyila
Provincetown
Pearl Nelson
Aricuat
Flying Send
Halifax
Fortescue in Twin Lyceum One Acts at New York
Miss Fortescue opened two Lyceum programs in New York featuring King Rene's Daughter and Sweethearts. The first is a Danish adapted one act drama with Fortescue as Ming Rene's blind daughter. the second a Gilbert and Sullivan piece with Charles Sugden and Fortescue. Both productions were praised for staging and taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spreciau
WW. S. Gilbert
Prince of Wales Theatre
London
Charles Coghlan
Zancroft
Harry Spreadbrow
Jennie Northcott
Marriage in New York Provokes Social Sensation
A New York marriage shocks society as the groom’s parents seek annulment. The report notes social uproar and legal actions while listing other current items from politics, law, rail fares, and local events across New England and New York.
Gladstone approves challenge to government on Irish policy
In Dublin Redmond warns of Irish anger over rents and landlord mortgage burdens. O'Brien predicts the government will falter against rent reduction, while Gladstone agrees to immediate challenges to state Irish policy and plans for a Parliament session agenda. A warrant for O'Brien is reported in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Austria
Deeurm
Redmond
Dublin
Dillon
O’brien
General Buller
England
London
Loxpon
Standard
Michael Hicks- Reach
Treland
Meteorological Record of Yesterday’s Observations
Yesterday’s weather log reports synchronized observations from all stations up to 10 p m The record cites meteorological data captured at the same moment across sites to compare conditions and note regional differences.
Military Ball for Sgt Currier Draws 200 Couples at Oriental Hall
About two hundred couples gathered at Oriental Hall on Washington Street for the Battery A First Battalion Light Artillery military ball in aid of Sergeant Louis Currier. Warren's Orchestra supplied music and kept the floor active into the early hours. Separately, roughly 1200 spectators watched polo at Winslow's rink as the Boston team defeated Salem 9 to 6 with notable plays from Hill and Stamford and W McKinnon refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Hall
Washington Street
Battery A
Light Artillery
Louis Currier
Warren
Winslow
Bostons
Salems
Hill
Stamford
Salem
W. McKinnon
Civil War Events Snapshot From Late 1860s Records
Civil War notes recount Cane Hill Arkansas fighting on Nov 98 62 Confederate repulse Knotville Tennessee Nov 29 63 destruction of St Andrews salt works by U S troops Lec 1 63 Johnson Brown incident under Virginia laws Dec 2 59 Kentucky’s Bennett expelled from Congress for treason Dec 3 61 John C Breckenridge U S Senator Kentucky expelled Dec 7 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane Hill
Ark
Knotville
Tenn
St. Andrews
Fla
U.S
John Brown
Virginia
Bennett
Kentucky
Congress
John C. Breckenbridge
U. S
Exeterrition Auction Offers Holiday and Wedding Novelties
A large assortment of novelties for holiday and wedding gifts is offered for sale. Items include chairs dressing and ladies tables desks screens leather writing desks cabinets clocks easels stands panels cushions baskets tea tables and Euchre tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeterrition
Emperor William Pushes Military Bill Through Reichstag
Reports say Emperor William urges passage of the military bill by the Reichstag amid broader European tensions. Other notes mention rebellion foreshadowed in Bulgaria and political moves in Ireland Britain and Canada on trade and fisheries disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Reichstag
Bulgaria
Dublin
Gladstone
America
England
Phelan
Raid on gambling house on School street report
Officers of Division 2 conducted an important raid of a gambling house on School street. The report notes a continuation of the Maguire court martial and details a monthly Baptist Social Union meeting alongside aldermanic discussion of the East Boston ferry investigation. The stock market showed dull and irregular activity with Mexican, New York & New England, and Union Pacific shares. banks in Boston posted a large rise in reserve surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Street
Division 2
Uriel Crocker
Osmyn Brewster
The
Baptist Social Union
East Boston Ferry
Board of Aldermen
New York & New England
Union Pacific
Boston
Duluth Elevator Fire Affects Multiple Insurance Firms
A Duluth, Minnesota elevator fire on Saturday night impacted several insurers. Listed figures show Hartford with 815,000 coverage, Springfield Fire and Marine 13,250, Phenix of Hartford 12,500, Boylston of Boston 6,500, Connecticut 7,500, National of Hartford 84,000, Adina 8,500, and Washington of Providence 350.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driern
Minn
Hartford
Springfield Fire and Marine
Phenix
Boylston
Boston
Connecticut
National of Hartford
Adina
Washington
Providence
Emperor urges quick passage of military bill in Reichstag
Bre (BreRun) Nov 29 Emperor William meets the Reichstag leaders and emphasizes the first importance of military measures. He expects passage of the military bill and notes neighboring states outpace Germany. Liberal papers predict a peace strength increase but seek shorter credits than a septennate. Opposition reportedly aims to limit young service to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BreRun
William
Reichstag
Germany
Bulgarian Rebels Plot New Bulgaria Uprising
At a meeting in Bucharest fugitive Bulgarian Revolutionist party members led by M Zan koff vote to mount another insurrection in Bulgaria. Russian consul M Schakotkine attends as a participant, signaling international involvement in the planned revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Russia
Bucharest
M. Zankoff
M.schakotkine
Rustchuck
Presru
Zichy
Austria
Nicholas
Mingrelia
Alexander
Herr Szoegyenyi
Imperial Foreign Department
Count Kolnoky
Fires and damages reported across multiple city locations
Alarms from boxes 214 139 35 5 34 and 24 reported fires in a toy store at 1900 Washington street a barn on 555 Hast Second street South Boston a Tremont and Pemberton square site an 8 Lowell street brick dwelling an early Batterymarch Street still alarm and a two story North Russell street home. Damages ranged from 5 to 150 dollars with causes including an oil lamp explosion overheated stove and kerosene lamp explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ball
Washington Street
G. Evans
J. J. Doyle
Second Street
Boston
Tremont
Pemberton Square
Lowell Street
Philip O'Donnell
Bernard McCabe
Sylvester Kay
Fire kills man after Milltown house fire in New Brunswick
Calais Maine reporting a blaze in Milltown New Brunswick on Saturday night destroyed a recently purchased house and outbuildings. Barney Ryan was found dead in the ruins. In Indiana loss reached seventy five thousand dollars as the Joomis Bregg and Cutter Body Works burned last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
Milltown
N. B
Barney Ryan
Laporrr
Ind
Joomis Bregg
Holyoke Father Held in Manslaughter Case
Springfield report states John Carey of Holyoke was arrested last week for whipping his son to death. He was today held in 2000 dollars bond for the grand jury on a charge of manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
Washington
McAdoo
Randall
Secretary of the Navy
The
Art Association
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Knights of Labor
Western
Rgy . Union Telegraph Company
Carlisle
Morrison
Chelsea
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Britannia
Beaconsfield
Fortescue
Rene
Garrett
Emma Pearson
Panama Canal Company
United States
Poe
Knox County
Evangelical Alliance
St. Louis
Salem
Harrington
George W. Tash
Dover
N. H
George L. Wilson
John 8
Slocum
Providence
McQuade
Springfield
John Carey
Holyoke
Welsh Liberal MPs form committee for home rule
London reports a Welsh Liberal group led by Mr Richards aims for Welsh home rule with disestablishment and disendowment of the church, land reforms and free education as core planks. The Scottish Home Rulers plan a conference and mass demonstration in Edinburgh on January 12 to seek national legislatures for the UK nations with local control and an executive responsible to national electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Richards
Wales
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
No Progress in Fisheries Dispute Negotiations
From London November 29 the British foreign office cites doubt about President Cleveland announcing a fisheries dispute solution in his coming message. Little progress toward settlement is reported as Lord Salisbury concentrates on the Eastern question and delegates talks with the United States to Minister West. The Dominion government stance remains unfriendly to settlement, while the extradition treaty's terms, drafted by Ministers Phelps and Roseberry, are settled and Canada’s amendments are deemed incorrect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Minneapolis
Knights of Labor
Richmond
United States
White Cross
Prohibition
Frances E. Willard
Loxpon
British Foreign Office
Cleveland
Lord Tddlesleigh
West
Phelps Ry’ S
Lord Roseberry
Canada
Tonquin Credit Voted Amid Debate in Chamber
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies approved the Tonquin credit 278 to 249 after Prime Minister de Fréycinet urged a united vote to show foreigners France’s Tonquin settlement rests on solid footing. The Tunis credit also passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonquin Credit
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Tonquin
de Fréycinet
Tunis
Ovation to Moonlighters Arrives at Cork Assizes
Fifty prisoners charged with moonlighting in Kerry and Clare arrive at Cork escorted by police. They will be tried at the Munster assizes. A large Cork crowd greets them with cheers at the railway station prompting public support for the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupuy
Kerry
Clare
Cork
Munster Assizes
O'Connor
New Under-Secretary Named for Ireland
London reports General Sir Redvers Buller will replace Sir Richard Hamilton as under-secretary for Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Redvers Buller
Richard Hamilton
Ireland
Price Adjustments at Bridges and Co Boot Factory
All departments in Bridges and Co boot and shoe factory at South Framingham have adjusted prices effective May 20 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridges & Co
South Framingham
McQuade's Second Trial Jury Selection Under Way
New York report on securing a new jury for ex-Alderman McQuade's second trial. Foreman John Baumback leads as juror. others examined, including salesmen. Reilly's lists scrutinized. duplicates found from old and new directories. process paused with jurors deemed incompetent. Museelfeldt Range and Gubz freed after suspended sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McQuade
Boodler
Swort
John Baumback
Sixth Avenue
Reilly
Navy
Grant
Smyth
Talesmen
Western Union Must Pay Case Lands in Court
The United States Circuit Court ruled Western Union Telegraph Co liable for a debt after a Memphis creditor’s telegram to his lawyer requesting an attachment. A second telegram secured funds enough for the second creditor, and the court found the despatch disclosed its importance on its face. Judge Jackson delivered the opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
United States Circuit
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Jackson
Treasurer Reed’s Stock Fraud Exposed In City Rail Case
A report on the Mexican Telephone Company accounts and the South Boston Street Railway board meeting today may reveal new developments in Treasurer Reed’s case. Investigators found stock certificates reissued to different holders, duplicating numbers, by Reed’s scheme over eight to nine years, requiring a full audit back to the start of his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston Street Railway
Reed
Beaconsfield Owners Libel Britannia for 45000 Damages
New York with the Beaconsfield injured in a collision with the Britannia on November 19, the owners have libelled the Britannia for 45000 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Beaconsfield
Britannia
New York Bay
Mr McNeill to Run as Labor Mayor Candidate
George E McNeill decides to run for mayor as a Labor candidate after initial refusals. A 7000 voter signature condition remains, but organizers expect quick collection. The Independent Card League and Workingmen's Club of Ward 1 reported strong support for Sullivan and McNeill with a rally planned Friday featuring Sullivan Maguire and representatives Fitzgerald Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. McNeill
Labor
New Era Hall
McNeill
Mr. McNeill
Independent Card League and
Workingmen'’s Club
Ward 1
Meridian Street
Thomas J. Riley
W. Peters
W. Powers
M. d. Lynch
Frank Otis
William Peters
F. Leahy
A. Davis
J. Connors
J. Doherty
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Art Association
OLD Bostonians
Baltimore & Ohio Plans
Old South Church
Mr. Crocker
Hancock Street
Governor Robinson
Ames
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Sidney Bartlett
General Osborne
Alexander H. Rice
A. S. _ Wheeler
Ezra _ H. Baker
Frederick W._ Lincoln
Samuel C. Cobb
W. W. Clapp
F. L. Ames
Oakes A. Ames
William H. Baldwin
George C. Lord
PD. P. Kimball
Henry 5
Shaw
A. W. Bean
I. Manning
E. ©. Clark
H. O. Houghton
Augustus Flagg
W. B. Clarke
Henry F. Jenks
Grenville H. Norcross
E. L. Sprague
Otis Norcross
James Longley
Henry W. Putnam
Arthur Lincoln
Marshall P. Wilder
James W. Hale
Crocker & Brewster
Mother Copeland
Joseph W. Harper
Judge Devens
Henry Amon
Miss Fortescue
O'Brien
GLOBE
Thordon
Ners
Ub. Ancray HS
Livi PO
TER
Broad Street
Mass
Leonard & CO
Breal Estate
Bromfield Street
Ana
Curios
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
E.S. A
LopPairo
Portland
Snow Mt
Boston Setae
Isis
New London
Lbany
N. Y
Clear
Clear Philadelptia
Cloudly
Norfolk
WORS
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
aTa
Orleans
Eure
Oise
Detroit
Snow Mariquette
Sears
Chicago
Fair Milwaukee
Omaha
Bismarck
Cheyenne
North Platte
I . Ee
Denver
Paso
Santa F
Keeler
Cor
Duluth
Carl Museelfeldt
John Range
August Gubz
Milwaukee Garden
Sloane
Henry George
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!