Bribery Hints Traced In Senate Hearing On Hazen Atherton Bills
In Concord New Hampshire October 11 the judiciary committee held a bribery inquiry into railroad legislation. Barker of Keene testified on meetings with Watkins of Walpole and Dinsmore about the Hazen and Atherton bills. Worcester of Hollis described letters from a Boston broker urging support for Hazen and potential stock profits. The hearing adjourned with the broker identified as F S Moseley and the committee noting three votes for Hazen to two for Atherton.
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Concorp
N. H
Speciau
Judiciary Committee
F. A. Barker
Keene
Watkins
Walpole
Hazen
Pheenix Hotel
Dinsmore
A. W. Sulloway
Boston & Maine
Mr. Jones
Mr. Sanborn
United States
Jones
Mr. Subway
Thomas Dinsmore
Halstead
Concord
Phenix Hotel
Mr. Barker
Barker
Lama Farmer
Boston
Astead
Ann
Messrs. Jones
Sulloway
Sanborn
Sinclair
Marston
Franklin Worcester
Hollis
Senate Railroad Committee
Cambridge
Senate
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester
Atherton
New Parvanice
Marins
Moseley
Moseley & Co
State Street
Lake Shore Road
Concord Railroad
Lake Shore
Women vote in New York village election for first time
At Autrep Crenrre New York on October 11 ten women cast votes and election officers accepted them, saying legal opinions by Hamilton Wilcox, counsel for the Woman's Suffrage party, convinced them of women's legal right to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autrep Crenrre
N. Y
Hamilton Wilcox
Woman’s Suffrage Party
Lincoln Club Meets in Concord with Lincoln Era Talk
The Lincoln Club of New Hampshire held its annual meeting in Concord on October 11 with Governor Charles H. Sawyer elected president and M. J. Pratt secretary. The banquet at Eagle Hotel drew 175 attendees as remarks covered tariff reform, coast defenses, civil service reform, and national issues ahead of a party clash.
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Concord
N. H
Lincoln Club
Charles H. Sawyer
Dover
M. J. Pratt
Edgar H. Woodman
Sawyer
Manchester
Carter
Lebanon
E. H. Gilman
Exeter
C. E. Batchelder
Portsmouth
Suneks Nute
Farmington
O. C. Moore
Nashua
John &. Kimball
Hopkinton
Martin A. Haynes
Gilford
J. E. French
Moultonboro
Alvin Burleigh
Plymouth
Ezra S. Stearns
Rindge
Fred W. Cheney
Newport
J. W. Parker
Jacob H. Gallinger
Dakota
Union
Lincoln
Grant
Blaine
George A. Marden
Lowell
Clash Over Brass Workers Strike Talks Ends Without Agreement
The State board of arbitration and mediation opened sessions to resolve the dispute between locked-out brass workers and manufacturers. After nearly three hours, no agreement was reached as brass workers offered a compromise on hours and Saturdays. Manufacturers declined further conferences and proposed dealing with each firm individually. The board may pursue an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Arbitration and Mediation
Purcell
Manufacturers’ Association
Brass Workers’ Union
State Board of Arbitration
New Books on New England Country Life and South County Neighbors
Review highlights Esther Bernon Carpenter's Rhode Island sketches in South County Neighbors with vivid dialects and rural portraits. It also discusses Peter Bayne's two volume study Martin Luther the Man and His Work, praising its portraits and connections to Shakespeare and Bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Mr. Lowell
Madame Blanc
Th. Bentzon
Revue Des Deux Mondes
Miss Jewett
Esther Bernon Carpenter
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Rhode Island
Narragansett Country
Clacksum
Phyluty
Pashe
Patience
Osey
Osianna
Sally
South County
Ailse Congdon
Jackson Dawley
Providence Journal
Loston
Roberts Bros
St. Theresa
Catherine
Priscilla Alden
John
Luther
God
Cranach
Dr. Bayne
Shakspere
Bayne
Bacon
Garibaldi
Martin Luther
Peter Bayne
London
New York
Cassell & Co
Toston
Laughton, Macdonald & Co
Price
World's Championship Game Aids Detroit Victory Over Browns
In St Louis a cold day drew 12 000 to 15 000 spectators as Detroit defeated St Louis in the world series. Latham and Boyle misfielded for the Browns. Detroit took four runs off the errors while Browns struggled offensively. Hanlon Sparked Detroit with base running while Foutz received little support. Final score shows Detroits 7 runs to St Louis 5 with key hits by Hennett O Neal Welch and Robinson. Umpires Kelly and Gaffney. Time two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Detroits
Browns
Latham
Boyle
Detroit
O'Neill
Caruthers
Foutz
Hanlon
Rich
Vatham
Ganzel
O Gleason
J Rowe
O’neill
Thomps
Comiskey
White
Dunlap
Toutz
Bennett
Welch
Rob’son
Conway
O Boyle
Hennett
O’neil
Gleason
Robinson
Rowe
Richardson
Kelly
Gaffney
Boston Defeats Portland in Easy Exhibition Game
Port Tnanp Oct 11 Bostons defeated Portlands easily with few spectators. Outside the battery Portland had only two men in regular position. The feature was O Rourke’s hitting. Madden Wheelock and O Rourke received bouquets. The score was not stated.
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Port
Bostons
Portlands
Portland
O'Rourke
Madden
Wheelock
O’ Rourke
Bates Letter as Peace Offer Misprinted in Worcester Telegram
A Worcester Telegram editorial mocks Theodore C. Bates by publishing a satirical note urging withdrawal from politics as a peace gesture. The piece notes the letter was circulated as if written by Bates, provoking an unhappy reaction from the gentleman.
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Bates
Worcester
Worcester Telegram
T. C. Bates
Worcester County
Congress
Republican Party
Theodore C. Bates
Poston
Water board cashier Hood missing. rumors of a deficit grow
Norwich reports T H Hood, cashier for the water commissioners, left the city several weeks ago. Rumors place a deficit between 85000 and 7000 dollars in his accounts while experts examine the books and no official report has yet been issued.
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Norwich
Conn
T. H. Hood
Board of Water Commissioners
Luther and Bayne’s Life and Work Reviewed
Dr Bayne offers a fresh take on Martin Luther, praising his influence on religious freedom while noting his dogmatism. He dramatizes scenes, defends controversial acts, and compares Luther with predecessors, detailing Wartburg life, the Leipzig gathering, and the Diet of Worms with brisk, exuberant prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bayne
Luther
Philip of Hesse
Philip of Hesse’s Two Wives “Strong and Fine.”” Dr. Bayne
Carlyle
Bay
Cajetan
Leipzig
Worms
Wartburg
Bayne
Decisive Battles books and a century of sonnets reviewed
The article reviews Knox on decisive battles since Waterloo and explores the hewing standard of “decisive” in war. It also previews Sonnets of This Century, edited by William Sharp, a compact anthology of nineteenth century sonnets with notes and an introduction by Sharp, from Whittaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creasy
Marathon
Waterloo
Mr. Knox
Thomas W. Knox
New York
G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Price
Thomas Whittaker
Robert Browning
Matthew Arnold
Robert Louis Stevenson
J. A. Symonds
Frederick Locker
Andrew Lang
E. W. Gosse
Philip Rourke Marston
Rosetti
William Sharp
Thormas Whittaker
Boston
Clarke & Carruth
Judgment Against Mark Twain in New York Suit
A judgment for 2382 dollars was entered today in New York against Mark Twain and his partner C. L. Webster in favor of printer J. J. Little. The ruling marks the conclusion of the dispute over their publishing venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
New York
J. J. Little
C. L. Webster
Eastman descendants to meet at Merrimac Wall
Concord New Hampshire records detail the Roger Eastman descendants gathering on October 12 at 10 30 a m in Merrimac Wall East Concord. Notables expected include Colonel Benjamin Eastman of Portland Missouri T C Eastman of New York Judge Nesmith of Franklin General Francis Walker of Boston and E G Eastman of Exeter with Allan Eastman Cross of Manchester to read a poem.
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Concord
N. H
Roger Eastman
Salisbury
Mass
Merrimac Wall
East Concord
Benjamin Eastman
Portland
T. C. Eastman
New York City
Nesmith
Franklin
Francis Walker
Boston
E. G. Eastman
Exeter
Allan Eastman Cross
Manchester
Eastmans
United States
Lilla Hoyle Murder Case Update and Local Clues
Worcester reports a bottle of alcohol a glove and a handkerchief found near the Hoyle murder site the handkerchief marked C E Hoyle. An uncle Charles E Hoyle a painter denies ownership and claims no ties to Webster relatives. New York notes sugar refiners press for a national trust with about 50 million capital amid broader trust talks. The Sun mentions the Free Surgical Hospital for Women aid and rising patient needs across the country with liquid nourishment cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Lilla Hoyle
C. E. Hoyle
Lilla
Charles E. Hoyle
Webster
New York
the Sun
America
Claus Spreckels
Medical operation count spans many states and towns
The report notes 510 operations with patients from Texas, Colorado, Montreal, Alabama, Prince Edward Island, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, 20 towns and cities, New York, Maryland, Minnesota. It states physicians with a surgical case can obtain a bed by informing us of the case, with additional details following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Colorado
Montreal
Alabama
Prince Edward Isian
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Vermont
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
New York
Maryland
Minnesota
150 Free Beds Announcement for Septic Hospital Use
A note states 150 free beds completed at a septic hospital facility for surgical uses. The message highlights available beds funded or provided at no cost, intended for postoperative or surgical care settings.
Auction Sale of FourStory Swell Front Brick House No 41 East Newton
S. R. Knights & Co auctioneers announce a public sale Monday Oct 17 at 8 pm on the premises. The four story brick dwelling features 16 rooms hardwood finish ample closets four water closets bells speaking tubes steam heat gas hot and cold water fixtures. Lot about 28 feet by 2415 square feet. $500 cash required at sale. Also listed are various securities and properties in extensive broker notes and trustee schedules accompanying the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Newton Street
Liquid Food Promoted As Only Food For Wound Healing
Claims claim Liquid Food heals wounds without operation after 30 to 60 days and can sustain life for days. Ads note injections possible, dosage guidelines, and 560 beds at a homeless boys home on Causeway Street. Promotes cure of Secrofula and Eczema, asserts 200 large bottles used in hospital and guarantees sweetness of every bottle.
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Causeway Street
Medley of Bonds and Shares Auction Notice
On Saturday October 15 1887 shares and bonds are listed including Pepperell Manufacturing Company Union National Bank Weymouth Salem National Bank Salem New Bedford Gaslight Company Fort Scott and Gulf Rapid City of Chicago seven percent bonds City of St Louis bonds and others with various maturities and amounts across multiple entities and locations including Old Colony Road and Cheshire Road six percent notes and related executors orders. The list mentions several cities states and institutions with specific issue dates and denominations.
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Adm
Gt. Falls & Conway
Saco & Ports
River
Northern
N. H
Boston & Albany
Cheshire
Boston & Lowell
Boston & Maine
Boston & Providence
Fitchburg
Old Colony
Merchants’ Natl. Bank
Tremont Natl. Bank
Neb
Imft
Toledo
Delphos & Burlington
Dayton
Es Merchants
Natl. Bank
Kansas City
Brookline Gas Light Co
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co
Everett Mills
de Conn
Pass. Rivers Rd
Burl. & Quincy
Mort
Burl, & Aay
Denver
Nat'l Webster Bank
Boston Storage Warehouse Co
Arlington Mills
Salem Gas Light Co
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Union Natl. Bank
Weymouth
Salem Natl
Bank of Salem
New Bedford Gaslight Co
de Kans
Fort Scott & Gulf
M. L
City of St. Louis 'S
Figoo Old Colony
City of
Auction of shares and stocks in 1887 Boston sale
Francis Henshaw and Company auctioneers list Wednesday and Saturday auctions at noon. On October 12, 1887, a sale includes shares from Kansas City Cable Railway Company and numerous banks, railroads, and manufacturing firms. Names include Amoskeag, Continental, Blackstone, Suffolk, Mechanics, Newburyport banks, several railroad issues, and assorted mutal insurance and manufacturing stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Cable Railway Co
Amoskeag Mfg. Co
Amory Mfg. Co
Ilo shares Traders' Natl. Bank
Saturday October 15 1887 Ilo shares in Traders National Bank are noted in the edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilo
Natl. Bank
Auction sales on Lambert street and Norfolk street notices
Two story and double frame houses at 24 Lambert street 20 and 22 Lambert street 16 Lambert street 19 and 21 Norfolk street plus a vacant lot on Norfolk street described with rooms, land area and pricing. Furniture and piano offered with property, sale set for Thursday October 13. Per order trustees Cobb Tucker and heirs. Also dissolution notice for Denham Howland limited partnership boots and shoes firm dated September 13 1887 with signatures and notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Tucker
Lambert Street
Norfolk Street
George Hobe
Washington Street
Samuel C. Cobb
Thomas W. Tucker
Denham & Howland
Geo. A. Denham
Boston
James H. Howle
Newton
Samu
R. Heywood
Worcester
Oscar Phillips
Holden
George A. Denham
Jas. H. Howland
Sam’l R. Heywood
Oscar Phillis
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THE
New York Brass Workers
NEW Books
R.berk
Andrus
Nash
Thayer
Thessok
Duffy
Sutton
Gilligan
Morrill
Schoen
Johnston
Fitzger’ld
Mains
Shaw
Rouke
Spence
Ve. Yal
Voi
Royal Aking Powder Co
Wall Sture
Free Surgical Hospital For Women
Murdock Liquid Food Company
Seec
Murdock’s Free Hospital For Women
S. R. Knights & CO
Washington St
Horatio Harris & CO
KR. L. Day & Company
No. S51
State St
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
Eliot Nat'l Bank
Lyman Mills
West End Street
B’y Co
Pfd
Cambridge Gas Light Co
Neptune Insurance Co
Bay State Live Stock Co
Reece Button Hole Mach. Co
Pass. Rivers
Holly, Wayne & Munroe
Ory
Eagle Bank
State
Potomski Mills
New Bedford
Second
Wamsutta Mills
Globe
Blackstone
Hereford Live Stock Co
National Meraene and Deb. Co
Manuf
First Ward
Nati
Nee Bank
Boston Gas Light Co
McKay and Bigelow Heeling Mach
Asso
Exchange Bank
Tremont
Eliot Fire Ins. Co
Bank of No. America
Vermont & Mass
Revere Beach & Lynn
West End
Rutland Rd
Lombardicant Co
Continental Natl
Everett
Boston Gaslight Co
Globe Natl
Rockland Bank
Oeen
Council Bluffs
Wth & Gr
Atwood & Weld
Sears Building
Centre Street
Jamaica Plain
Francis B. Beaumont
Burroughs Street
Jamaica Pond
Albert Howe & CO
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Bostom
Francis Henshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange
Reom L
N. Bank of Redemption
Blackstone N. Bank
Washington N . Bank
DME
Duuk
Continental N. Bank
Suffolk
Volumre 1
Chicowee Mfa
Hamilton Mfg. Co. Conn
Bud Street Ry. Co
Phil
Wil
Baltimore
Burlington & Mo. River
L. G. B. Saginaw & Western
China
Ins
Scrip
N. Bank
AISA
Freeman's Natl. Bank
Continental Mills
Dorchester Gas Lt. Co
Bank of No. Am
Vt. & Mass. RR. Co
Do People’s Natl. Bank
Hamilton Natl
Masse
Washington F. and Marine Ins. Co
New Eng
Boston Gas LL Co
Showalter Mfg. Co
Boston & Albany RR
Atlantic Natl. Bank
Merchandise Natl
Connecticut & Passumpsic R, RR. Co
Metropolitan RR. Co
West End St. Ry. Co
Cheshire RR. Co
Republican Valley
Pueblo
Arkansas Valley
Richards & CO
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Montant
Leonard Strech
TE Brookline News
Louis Cassier
Price 5
L. Foster Morse
Warren Street
Warren
Washington Streets
Waluahla
John A. Scott
John H. Griggs
Copartnership Notices
George H. Burt
Geo. H. Burt
Actua
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
SurFok
M. Hedges
Avalon Graves
Jennie W. Graves
L. Demarest
Paterson
New Jersey
Oston
Hetty Ex. Demarest
Hetty L. Demarest
Middlesex
Hetty Demarest
Stephen Thacher
Benjamin F. Porter
Minnie H. Porter
Standish
Lourckson
Boston Post
Theo. C. Hurd
Francis E Lewis
Framingham
Kate T. Lewis
New Haven
Melrose
Francis Egerton Lewis
Ee RT
Ig Ee Scree Toe Endo Ag
Cope
Aaron i. Gay & CO
Lad Statpasae
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