Laplace and Bowditch discussed by Boston scientists
Professor Lovering reviews Laplace’s Mécanique Céleste and Bowditch's translation with praise for its accessibility. Dr Bowditch’s son and Rev Dr Hale share anecdotes and praise the role of science in advancing religion and knowledge in early American science circles.
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State Street
Massachusetts
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Men of Science
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Jesus Ot Nazareth
White House reception for Knights Templars and Iowa Case noted
Washington October 9 The Knights Templars reception at the White House began at 8 30 pm and ended after 10 pm with illumination and the Marine Band playing The President was aided by most of the Cabinet and several ladies The Grand Encampment heard Past Grand Master J H Hopkins report on the Iowa Case recommending withdrawal of interdict The committee favored Louisville Ky for the next triennial conclave with action set for tomorrow afternoon.
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White House
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Fishermen lament bait ban on Grand Banks trade
Captain James D. Morrissey reports Newfoundland’s bait ban hurts French fishermen on the Grand Banks, reducing their catch by about 60 percent this season. He says licenses to buy supplies may not be granted next season and warns Newfoundland and Nova Scotia could dominate fisheries without American participation.
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Tramp Unionist Battles Fire Aboard From Liverpool Voyage
The British tramp steamship Unionist arrived from Liverpool coal laden and endured days of in-ocean fire later flooded from the bunker to extinguish. Captain Neate cites spontaneous combustion aided by heavy pitching. The bunker held 150 tons. crew removed 50 tons with buckets. Damage deemed not serious.
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New York Ball Club Incorporates in Albany
The New York Ball Club (limited) formed by John B. Day Charles P. Abbey Frederick J. Davis William E. Du bois and Frank M. Spencer filed a certificate of incorporation in Albany. Capital is 700 dollars in ten dollar shares. A certificate of the New York Baseball Club was filed recently by the associates of the incorporators.
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William E. Dubois
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Western Union Reelects Directors at Annual Meeting
New York October 9 The Western Union Telegraph Company reelected its old board without opposition. For the year ending June 30 gross earnings were 20 785 194 dollars and net earnings 6 218 041 dollars up 1 147 470 from the prior year. After dividends and charges a surplus of 1 072 866 was earned, bringing total surplus to 8 611 401 dollars.
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Dunham and Orcutt Case Dismissed by District Court
The case of Dunham and Orcutt reformatory officers and Flagg and Rus sell storekeepers charged with larceny from the State came to trial. Assistant District Attorney Cooney said evidence was insufficient to convict, and Judge Keyes discharged all defendants.
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Judge rules Kemmler execution law constitutional
County Judge 5 E Day rules the New York electrical execution statute constitutional in a habeas corpus case against Kemmler. The decision remands Kemmler to Auburn prison for execution after reviewing the statute and related case law.
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Beacon Park Races Conclude East Boston Meeting
The unfinished contests of the East Boston Gentlemen's Driving Association were completed at Beacon Park yesterday. General Thorndike won the 2:50 class and Dr. H. took the 2:40 race after two heats. Time results show 2:35 to 2:60 class times and winners.
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Bis
Willian Cao
Bay State Fair Awards Honor Wide Crop of Livestock
The Bay State Agricultural Fair drew over 15 000 attendees with judging in sheep cattle horses poultry and more. Awards listed by breed name judge and prize, including premiums for sheep long-woolled Southdowns Shropshires and Hampshire rams and ewes. cattle entries from Swiss Hereford and horned dorsets. horses trotting roadster and saddle divisions. extensive poultry and fruit displays with numerous prize winners and a forthcoming schedule for morning Ayrshires Devons Guernseys and ponies. The Amherst Agricultural College will attend and join cadets at the armory during the event.
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Minnesota Chippewa Commission Finishes Work on Red Lake Cession
The Minnesota Chippewa Indian Commission reports Red Lake cedes 3,000,000 acres to be sold under the Dawes act. Lands valued at pine stumpage at $3 per 1000 feet and other lands at $125 per acre. Proceeds go to the U S Treasury with 5 percent interest, funding schools and agriculture for Indians. Indians expect to own homes and live like white men.
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Vermonters Dedicate Battlefield Monuments at Gettysburg
On October 9 Vermont day at Gettysburg veterans and the State Monument Commission held ceremonies. An oration by Senator Edmunds, Judge Veazie's address, and a poem by Mrs. Julia C. R. Dorr marked the events with the unveiling of several memorials along Kilpatrick Avenue and Sedgewick avenue.
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Cuban women noted for small feet spark shoe store ad
S C Jameson and Company at 15 Winter street announces a large stock of English and American shoe fashions. The firm promotes beautifully fitting shoes for every woman and specializes in evening and party shoes for ladies.
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Dissatisfied Cambridge Telephone Subscribers Vote to Act
A Brattle Square City building meeting with 89 subscribers demanded better service from the Cambridge Telephone Exchange. Dr. E. H. Stevens reported no satisfactory assurance. metallic circuit would cost 175000 and rentals would rise. A three-per-ward canvassing committee was formed to seek signatures for removing phones if no remedy is offered.
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Carpet manufacturers discuss forming a trust in New York
The American Wool Reporter reports a Wednesday meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to consider a carpet manufacturers trust. Promoters claim a majority of New England New York and Philadelphia firms show interest and could control 75 to 85 percent of production. Skeptics cite industry complexity and fear dilution. German and other capitalists allegedly stand ready to invest 25 million dollars. The American Flint Glass Manufacturers Association met in New York and said the gathering had no relation to a glass trust.
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Nationalist Club Holds Meeting Endorsed by Local Elite
The Nationalist Club drew strong support from educated residents and women as it met at the Women's Educational and Industrial Union. President Ayers presided, nine-member clerical committee was appointed, new bylaw caps active members at 250, and John Orvis spoke on Social Transition. Ayers urged funds to advance aims amid looming eight hour strike talk and coal miners' plight in Pennsylvania.
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Anthony Loan & Trust Company to Go Into Receivership
The American Wool Reporter notes the Anthony Loan & Trust Company of Anthony Kansas and Boston Massachusetts will liquidate and surrender to a receiver. Founded 1886 with 250 000 capital only a portion paid in the firm has faced backers piling beyond capital. Edward H Conant of Boston is president. Anthony Kansas Harper county serves as headquarters for Farmers Loan Trust.
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Quiet Arlington Wedding Sees Frost Family Ties Weave
The residence of Mr F Frost of Frost Adams Boston hosted the quiet marriage of his youngest daughter Maude to Mr George Chubbeck of Boston. The ceremony, attended by close friends and High School peers, was conducted by Rev Augustus M Lord of the First Congregational Church Arlington.
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Tugboat fire lights Charles River flats
A tugboat burned on the flats between the horse car transfer station and the milldam, last evening's illumination seen along the Charles River. It earlier tried to navigate up river without a pilot and ran aground, catching fire.
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