Nomination Watch for Joe O Neil in Collins District
The Lowell Citizen reports that Hon. Joe O Neil of Boston is nominated for congress by the people's party in Collins district. It notes possible Republican endorsement and questions future outcomes. It predicts re-election for Hon. WP. A. Collins by a large majority amidst Democrat and ally support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe O'Neil
Boston
Congress
People’s Party
Collins
O’neil
Lowell
WP. A. Collins
Republicans Lose Most Ohio, West Virginia Returns
The Boston Journal predicted three of four Republican congressmen, but only one was elected. West Virginia failed to elect any congressmen last Tuesday, while Democrats secure four on Nov. 4. Ohio boasts a claimed 18,000 district plurality, yet 1880 figures show October totals near 2,475, a warning to Republican statisticians.
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Boston Journal
Lowell Sun
West Virginia
Ohio
Old Ben’s Circus
Boston Post
Canajoharie
Montgomery County
N.Y
Guen
B. F. Burger
New York
Saratoga Springs
Palace
Ben
Amsterdam
N. Y
Bath
Republican City Committee
Butler
Syracuse
Tilden
White House
Matthew Hale
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Mulligan
Bundy
Sanborn
Virginia
Abe
Celoye
James G. Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Albany
Mr. Cleveland
Hale
Schurz
Brooklyn
Gov
Cleveland Club
Germany
Ward
Tilden Letter Critique and Albany Journal Admission
The letter quotes Tilden stating support for Cleveland and Hendricks. The Albany Journal admits a large Republican parade in Albany, noting 1500 more in line than 1880 and fewer businessmen among torchbearers, signaling Blaine’s weakness and anti crookedness of Logan in the political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Journal
Blaine
J. G. Blaine
J. A. Logan
West Virginia Democratic Lead Rises, Acknowledged by Republicans
The Hartford Courant notes WV is a reliably Democratic state as the Democratic plurality shrinks from 16000 to about 4000, arguing the fall does not prove a wave against Cleveland. The author challenges readers to truth, citing 1880 and 1882 margins and asserting 5900 this year, with Republicans admitting the increase.
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West Virginia
Cleveland
Hartford Courant
The Campaign Crank Dana Shifts Sides Then Flops Again
The notorious Dana, a political crank, voicely backed Cleveland in July warnings that Blaine was not honest and that the Democrats would be better. By October he reversed to Blaine, deeming Cleveland disqualified and Blaine the lesser evil. He ended by failing to entertain.
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Dana
Blaine
Cleveland
Benjamin
Savannah merchant missing amid suspicions of business fraud
Hi. F. Grant of Savannah disappears amid reports that his business dealings will not withstand investigation. The brief item notes rising concern over his financial actions and potential consequences.
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Hi. F. Grant
Savannah
James D. Paddock
D. Palker
Joliet
Rocksland
William Taylor
Universalist Church
Troy
N. Y
Albany
Ore
Richardson
Topeka
Marshall
N. M
Lowry
Cleveland Rally Signals Democratic Tide in New Jersey
Special despatch from Boston notes Blaine opposition within Republican circles and forecasts Grover Cleveland's likely win in Ohio and New York. A mass outdoor meeting in New York celebrates Cleveland, while labor unions denounce Blaine and pledge to support Cleveland. Official canvass in Cuyahoga County shows Republican leads in several races.
Typographical Union Breaks With Blaine and Tribune
Union No 6 accuses James G Blaine and the New York Tribune of duping printers in a contract dispute. Delegates accuse the Republican national committee of manipulation through delays and shifting funds to state committees. They pledge action after feeling betrayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Picayune
Union No. 6
Clarendon
James G. Blaine
Whitelaw Reid
Thompson
New York
Grover Cleveland
Tribune
Cleveland
Boston Post
Republican National Committee
New York Tribune
No. 6
Robert McKechnie
Chas. B. Smith
Augusta
Jones
National Committee
State Committee
Union
The
Ohio Democrats Seek Victory in Cleveland's State Fight
Special Despatch reports Ohio election results show Republican gains centered in cities via corruption and money. Democrats vow a determined assault in November with Bargar reorganizing lines. Prohibitionists and Butler draw votes. Blaine and Logan face concerted Democratic opposition amid Newark and Chicago election preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Dudley
Northwest
Ohio
Wall Street
Bargar
Blaine
Logan
Maine
Prohibition
Ben Butler
Blaine Campaign Effort Fails to Draw Support
In Brooklye on October 19 the Blaine backers lam ent failed to galvanize Kings county manufacturers who were urged to attend a meeting for aiding Blaine and Logan. Only six showed up and no meeting occurred. One letter condemned the claim that the current nominees surpass Lincoln Garfield and Grant Hayes, vowing to oppose the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklye
Blaine
Kings County
Logan
Lincoln
Garfield
Grant
Hayes
Why Blaine Was Schk in 1876 Mulligan Letters Saga
A Chicago Daily News correspondent in Boston presents letters from James G. Blaine to Warren Fisher from 1875 and 1876. The missives seek private meetings to discuss the Mulligan letters and urge discretion, reflecting Mrs Blaine’s push to suppress the contents.
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Blaine
Warren Fisher
Mulligan
Mr. Blaine
Boston
Chicago Daily News
Congressional Investigating Committee
Mrs. Blaine
Washington
J. G. Blaine
Vote Totals in Ohio Drive Large Plurality Despite Shifts
Complete county returns confirm a 600 Republican majority and about 10 000 plurality in Ohio. Prohibition and greenback votes rise with Democrats and Republicans, greenback 8700, prohibition 9670, total 12 447, about 1126 more than Robinson's plurality. Overall GOP ticket holds strong majorities. total vote 780 373.
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Robinson
Komeis
Record Fair Draws Large Crowds Before Closing
Last week marked the fair’s best run since opening with over 6000 visitors Saturday and expected crowds daily this week as excursion trains operate. Reeves' American band performs to large audiences each afternoon and evening. Only two weeks remain before the fair closes on Saturday November 1.
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Reeves
Notable Guests at Tremont and Vendome Hotels in London and New York
A list of hotel guests includes Miss Ben Terry and a maid from London at Tremont, Henry Irving and servant at Hotel Vendome, Lord and Lady Rayleigh with servants, and Capt. M. L. Eldridge newly appointed superintendent of the Little Wanderers Home in Providence. Wmn. E. Connor, friend of John McCullough, reports the tragedian recovering and likely to resume stage duties soon. The Catalonia arrivals list cabin passengers: A Alessandro, Mrs. C V Corning, Miss Corning, W S Dixon, D F Donovan, Miss H A Evans, F R Ferrall, H Gilbert Frost, Miss Fyfe, P Gereciano, Miss N Halford, A K R K Hall, Miss E S Josselyn, Mrs. Cattayeo Lorenzo, Mrs. D P K Loring, E O Loud, Pietro Mari, Alex G Moir, Mrs. Wm Moir, A W Morrell, L Pisarello, Phillip Purser, A Roccordi, Maschi Rosina, Dr. Street, Mrs. Street, A B Thompson, F Y Walter, A J Webb, F B Wilson.
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Ben Terry
London
Eng
Tremont House
Henry Irving
Hotel Vendome
Rayleigh
M. L. Eldridge
Massachusetts
Providence
Little Wanderers
Wmn. E. Connor
John McCullough
St. James Hotel
New York
Conard
Catalonia
A. Alessandro
C. V. Corning
Miss Corning
W. S. Dixon
D. F.donovan
H. A. Evans
F. R. Ferrall
H. Gilbert Frost
Fyfe
P. Gereciano
N. Halford
A. KR. K. Hall
E. S. Josselyn
Cattayeo Lorenzo
D. P. K. Loring
E. O. Loud
Pietro Mari
Alex. G. Moir
Wm. Moir
A. W. Morrell
L. Pisarello
Phillip Purser
A. Roccordi
Maschi Rosina
Dr. Street
Street
A. B Thompson
F.Y. Walter
A. J. Webb
F. &. Wilson
Butler Exposed as Blaine Puppet in Maryland Scandal
A Times despatch from Baltimore alleges Butler is funded and directed by the Republican National Committee to draw labor votes from Cleveland for Blaine. George Stewart claims Butler’s Baltimore event is blocked by GOP control, while Gen. Parsons says Butler’s campaign is a Blaine front aimed at defeating Cleveland.
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Blaine
Loring
Boston Post
George B. Loring
Massachusetts
Gov. Cleveland
Dr. Loring
Agriculture
Garfield
James G. Blaine
Essex
Washington
Flint
Michigan
Know-Nothing Party
Anson P. Morrill
Maine
Iowa
Webster City
Carlisle
Joshua L. Chamberlain
Brunswick
John Appleton
Bangor
D. D. Stewart
St. Albans
William W. Thomas
Portland
William G. Barrows
George
Yeaton
South Berwick
New York
the Times
Baltimore
Butler
Republican National Committee
W. i. Parsons
National Greenback-Labor Committee
Maryland
Republican Committee
Gen. Parsons
Gen. Butler
Cleveland
National Greenback
George Stewart
Butler Movement
Knight of
Labor
Jefferson Davis
Col
Noah A. Plympton
Mr. Fowler
Plympton
Indianapolis
Worcester
Mass
Fowler
Parsons
Ohio
New Jersey
Benjamin F. Butler
United States
People’s Party
Wm. E.chandler
Robeson
Portsmouth
W. H. Parsons
National Greenback Labor Committee
National Republican Committee
Steve Elkins
John G. Boyd
Anti-Monopolists
Gen
Executive Committee
Grover Cleveland
Globe Theatre to Stage Irving Terry Engagement in Boston
The Globe Theatre opens a three week run featuring Henry Irving and Ellen Terry with the London Lyceum company. Hamlet is tonight's play, followed by The Merchant of Venice and Louis XI. Irving abandons San Francisco for an American tour starting in New York November 10.
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Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
London Lyceum
Globe Theatre
Mr. Irving
San Francisco
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Gallimore
Washington
Brooklyn
Bijou Theatre
Rice
John A. Mackay
Charles L. Harris
Hattie Delaro
Bonnie Pripnels
Ida Mulle
McCaull
Bijou
New Theatre
Brockton
New City Theatre
Ideal Opera Company
City Block
Main
Ward Streets
Daniel S. Howard
J.J. Whipple
Davis S. Packard
W. W. Cross
Mr. Cross
Boston Museum
Minnie Palmer
London
Harvard
Yale
Edwin Booth
Museum
Hamlet
Bay State and
Roberts
Bay State and Roberts Lyceum Union
Music Hall
Mme. Fursch-Mach
Louis Maas
Listemann Concert Company
Bernhard Listemann
Temple Quartette
Mame
Fursch-Madi
Il Trovatore
Gounod
Au Printemps
Lotta
Mlle
Nitouche
Boston Theatre
Zanita
Bella
Tremont Temple
Emma Lucia Meyer
Asenath Mann
Catixa Lavallee
Laura E. Dainty
Howard Athenaeum
the Howard
M. W. Hanley
Edward Harrigan
Dan
Dave Braham
Rentz-Santley Novelty and Burlesque
Mrs. Florence
Irving
Boston Oratorio Society
Meionaon
J. G. Lenner
Mme
Janauschek
Baltimore
Windsor Theatre
Iron fly-wheel attached to a wood-sawing machine in coal yard
A 125 pound iron fly-wheel is connected to a wood-sawing machine in the coal yard. The apparatus appears part of a workshop setup, with no report of injury or incident beyond the equipment description noted in the page segment.
Fire at East Boston wood works causes debris intrusion
A blast at J Robbins & Co wood establishment on Border street East Boston shattered a Wall and loft roof at No 144 Jarre street. A piece ripped through plaster lath and a feather bed then through a wall skimming near the floor. It traveled over 300 yards and stopped in the front entry. No injuries were reported.
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Wood Establishment
J. Robbins & Co
Border Street
Boston
dJarre Street
Foreign News Update From China and France
London reports say China sees no recent clashes at Tamsui while Courbet seeks marines. France cites 8300 troops as insufficient to hold enemy territory, and two Lang Kiang battles yielded mixed French and Chinese defeats. Tonquin reinforcements, Alexandria indemnity urgency, Sardou's Theodora preview, and St Etienne gendarmes blast noted.
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London
China
Tamsui
Stanist
Courbet
la France
Briere de l’Isle
Tien Tsin
Limes
Lang Kiang
Langson
Bac Ninh
Foo-Chow
Min
Matsom
Port Arthur
Paris
Tonquin
Toulon
Alexandria
Chamber of Deputies
Sardou
M. Sardou
St. Etienne
France
Brooklyn Fire Devastates Multiple Buildings in Plymouth Street
Fire on Plymouth street Brooklyn destroyed Nos. 242 244 and 246 248 250 252 and adjacent properties injuring a driver. Losses cited at 109060 on buildings and 100000 on stock with insurance noted. Other city fires and alarms across Georgia South Carolina and Massachusetts reported with totals and key victims.
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New York
Plymouth Street
Brooklyn
Rice Box and Toy Company
Win. M. Peck
Joan Bondy
E. Galando
James Walton
G.ranich
Wm. N. Peck
Fulton Electric Company
Frederick H. Levy & Co
Water Street
William G. Brown
William N. Peck
Ruggles Button Company
Brady Electric Company
Carey
Henry Fitzsimmons
Sawmill boiler blast in Ten-mile Creek massacre reads death toll high
Intelligence from Middleborne Tyler county reports Isaac Wehrmanl’s sawmill boiler exploded yesterday. The mill and machinery were totally destroyed. John Fox and William Warden were killed instantly. Five others wounded, two fatally. Cause unknown as engineer was among the dead. Wounded severely burned and mangled.
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Sistersville
W. Va
Middleborne
Tyler County
Isaac Wehrmanl
Ten-mile Creek
John Fox
Wiliam Warden
Burriby
Cordillera towed free after straits salvage efforts
Valparaiso reports the steamer Cordillera stranded in the straits will likely be freed. Three feet of water have been pumped from the hold and keel openings sealed. Three tons of undamaged cargo have been saved. Z Lima notes Senor Papatope, ex minister of Italy, bade farewell to the foreign affairs minister and will return to Europe.
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Valparaiso
Galveston
Cordillera
Z Lima
Senor Papateppore
Italy
Europe
Young Thief from Saugus Arrested in New York
Lewis W. Hollis a 12 year old from Saugus who stole 200 dollars from his father and ran away was arrested in New York. In Quincy district court Saturday Frank E Fay of Randolph was fined 30 dollars and costs for keeping a liquor nuisance on appeal. Somerville aldermen pass resolution granting Middlesex Horse Railroad unlimited Broadway allocation from Sycamore near the current track to the Medford line.
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Lewis W. Hollis
New York
Quincy
Frank E. Fay
Randolph
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Middlesex Horse Railroad Company
Broadway
Sycamore Street
Medford
New Haven Rail Bridge Successfully Tested and In Use
The New York New Haven and Hartford wrought iron draw bridge over the Housatonic River was successfully tested this morning and is now used by all trains.
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New Haven
Conn
New York, New Haven
Hartford
Housatonic River
Galveston Oct 19 Ship Atachia Plying Between Ports
Galveston Texas report notes the iron steam ship Atachia of the Atachia line from Sunderland, England, operating between Galveston and other ports. The fragment indicates the vessel is part of the regular Atlantic service, with voyage activity observed in mid October.
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Galveston
Tex
Atachia
Atachia Steamship Line
Sunderland
Eng
Tigers celebrate eighty sixth anniversary with veteran corps parade
Boston’s Tigers observe the eighty sixth anniversary with a 3 30 PM gathering at Boylston hall and a 380 minute parade route through city streets to the Revere house. Brown’s brigade band and the Dahlgren corps provided music while Mayor Martin reviewed the procession and a large staff from the veteran corps attended the event.
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Boston Light Infantry
Tigers
Veteran Corps
Boylston Hall
Revere House
Washington
Kneeland
South
Tremont
Bromfield
Franklin
Broad
Central
Kilby Streets
Exchange Place
State
School
Cornhill
Hanover
Court Streets
Brown
Infantry
Dahlgren
Col
Trull
City Hall
Martin
N. N. Noyes
Augustus Whittemore
Ancients
van Slyck
United Train of Artillery
Providence
R. 1
Danforth
Bunting
J.C. Laughton
C. W. Stevens
Lovett
Harry Gardner
Wells
Moulton
Kellett
Faye
Howe
Miller
Briggs
Smith
Wooster
Wyman
Harris
Taft
Pickett
Worcester Light Infantry
Brainard
East Boston
Austin C. Wellington
Hovey
King
Bacheloer
Andrews
Allard
Wadsworth
The
Lancers
Thomas
Henderson
Talbot
Roxbury Horse Guards
Horton
Boothby and
Braum
Revere
E.j.trull
Cgl
Gotha
Col. Rockwell
Commonwealth
Rockwell
Meyvor Martin
Robert C. Winthrop
Charles O. Rogers
Boston
Hiron
Burke
Gate City Guards
Atlanta
A. C. Eddy
Col. van Slyck
Harry C. Gardner
Roxbury City
George N. Patch
Boston Globe
George W. McLean
Old Guard
New York
J. C. Leroy
Clinch Rifles
Augusta
A. W. Marshall
Washington Light Infantry
Washington, D.C
Republican Nomination and Local News From New England
Wendell H. Cobb of New Bedford won the Republican nomination for senator. Other items cover a GOP gathering in East Wakefield, NH. the state report on public instruction. deaths in New Bedford Dover New York New Haven and other towns. a burglary at J.S. Jewett’s store Warren NH. a man’s suicide in Strafford VT. liquor theft and arson in North Easton MA. Henry Bergh attending a funeral connected to a potential bequest. cremation issues in Belfast ME. and burial details for Miss Carrie Welton.
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Wendell H. Cobb
New Bedford
Mass
Chandler
James O. Lyford
East Wear
N. H
Hanover
Alice S. Lewis
Reuben Rice
East Broadway
New York
New Haven
Conn
William Weston
Plymouth
Middle Street
William A. F. Vaughan
Blackstone
Washington Bridge
David H. Green
Grace Church
Episcopal Church
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Edward Mulligan
Dover
Boston and Maine
New England
J.S. Jewett
Warren
William McMaster
Strafford
North Easton
Bridget Bearcon
Henry Bergh
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Carrie Welton
Waterbury
Bergh
Annie West
Belfast
Dooling Opens New House Restaurant in Temple Place Boston
Boston caterer Mr Dooling unveils New House at 11 and 13 Temple place on Saturday October 18. Four months of work and moderate prices mark the launch with elegant club rooms on the third floor and restaurant on the lower floors. A large stock of china silver and glassware supports catering for weddings dinners and parties.
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Dooling
Boston
Temple Place
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Bradford
Philadelphia and Reading
M. Ketchner
Exeter
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Gorman
Cincinnati
Louisville Express
Monon Road
Putnamyville
Ind
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John R. Fellows
Harlem Bridge
Cleveland and Hendricks Club
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Richard K. Merritt
Bilaine
Union Pacific Railroad
Wien
Cuyahoga County
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Supreme Judge
Johnson
Twenty-First
Foran
Burnett
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Alford
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Essex County
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Jersey City
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Times
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Wisconsin
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Tammany
Brooklyn Young Republican Club
N.H
Western New York
Philadelphia Times
Samuel J. Randall
Charles W. Bowen
Independent
Senator Pendleton
Thurman
Mr. Fisher
Wast
Eastern
Vrain
All- Rusia
J.G. B
Oftio
FAER
Boston Orchestral Club
Charles €. Perkins
John S. Dwight
Percival Gassett
Albert E. Pillsbury
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S. L. Thorndike
Augustus Vlagg
C. F. Shimmin
John J. Braham
Foreign News
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Lynn
Telegraph
Vernon Avenue
Hunter’s Point
Eighth
Ninth
House of Hose Company No. 6
Long Island
D. J. Carrell
John Killer
Charles Steltman
Charleston
S.C
Edgefield
Insurance
Macon
Cochran
Macon & Brunswick
Acworth
L. H. Tanner
Litchfield & Putnam
Lemon & Co
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Heruse
Hion
Hawley
Edwin Countryman
Samuel B. Ward
Dudley Olcott
Mechanics and Farmers’ Bank
Grange Said
Edward Bowditch
John Ss. Delaran
Marcus Hearne
Thomas McCredie
A. CC. Hinckle
George Kirchway
Henry W. Garfield
Garfield Campair
G. O
Ohio Central
Buckeye Creek
W. P. Read
Sandy Creek Coal Company
Columbus and Eastern Railway Company
Ohie Central
Hocking Valley
Vie
Moss
Post Publishing Co
Liverpool
Lowell Mechanic Phalanx
Prince Light Guard
Ninth Infantry
Northfield Streets
Quirk
Stoneham Light Infantry
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