Triumph of Deacon Wilbur at Bowdoin Square Baptist
A church meeting at Bowdoin Square Baptist ends with a 115 to 89 vote for Parson Downs to resign amid factional tension. The Downs group clashed with Deacon Wilbur's supporters who had seceded to Tremont Temple, while Downs urged unity and adherence to by laws on membership transfers and yearly reports.
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Bowdoin Square
Wilbur
Mr. Downs
Sexton
Downs
Mr. Down
Tremont Temple
Temple
Bowdoin-square Baptist Church
Parson Downs
Gome
Church Clerk Election Sparks Resignation Probe at Bowdoin-Square Baptist
In Bowdoin-square Baptist church a vote for clerk split factions with Graves defeating Downs 115 to 102. Deacon Wilbur pushed a motion asking Rev. William W. Downs to resign amid claims his leadership harmed the church. The motion failed to pass, but tensions rose as discussions continued, several ladies fainted, and Mrs. Downs attended throughout while Mr. Downs contemplated his future amid personal divorce distractions.
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Mr. Downs
Downs
Brother Coleman
Deacon Wilbur
Wilbur
Mr. Coleman
Brother Scripture
Brother Graves
Down
Bowdoin-Square Baptist Church
William W. Downs
Brother Campbell
Brother Lewis
Mr. Campbell
Deacon Wilber
Carsley Sues Mercantile Agency For 50000 Damages
MonoPess, Oct. 20. Carsley & Co., a large dry goods firm, sues Bradstreet's mercantile agency for damages claiming false reports harmed its standing. Carsley, a prominent advertiser, has funded lavish dinners for newsboys and built a reputation on aggressive sales, with the case now proceeding after arguments began today.
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S. Carsley & Co
Carsley
Niweboys
Bradstreet
Public sentiment favors civil service reform across nation
Washington dispatch reports Judge Thoman praising civil service reform and the president’s push for its enforcement amid speculation on Cleveland’s planned reorganization. The piece notes administrative changes, Cronley’s appointment, and a renewed debate on residency rules for territorial officers, plus Consul General Williams leaving with assurances of tenure.
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E. A. Grant
Louisville
White House
Congress
James Cronley
Post Office Department
Buffalo
Colonel Vose
Maine
Andrew Johnson
Tyner
Vincent
Democratic Party
Ramon
Williams
Havana
State Department
Foreign Service
Postmaster Appointments and Cabinet Session Report
Colonel A A Haggett commissioned postmaster at Lowell Massachusetts. Cabinet session focused on postal union matters with agreed regulatory changes signed by the president. No action noted on Chief Justice Vincent case. General order establishes mandatory peacetime military signaling instruction at US ports. James F Meline reassigned then restored to teller role. Eunice J Stephens named postmaster at Georgia Vermont.
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United States
James F. Meline
Eunice J. Stephens
Georgia
A. A. Haggett
Lowell
Mass
Secret Workingmen Meeting Backs Hard-Line Candidates
About 300 workers gathered in a Lynn public hall where speakers argued to back only out-and-out workingmen for state and city offices. A committee reported officers but Edward H. Lomasney briefly chaired to speed matters. resolutions urged unalloyed labor representation and possible election of Lynn’s four of five prior legislators.
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Lynn
John Wall
Levi R. Pierce
George W. Driscoll
Ward 6
Knights of Labor
James Watterson
James Lomasney
William H. Buckley
Thomas L. Marden
George H. Chase
Willis L. Snow
Thomas L. Sullivan
Snow
Levi Pierce
Death in Pond Chooses Death Over Dishonor for Louisa Wilson
Louisa Wilson of West Quincy, 18, engaged to marry, killed herself by jumping into a quarry pond after leaving a note for her sister. The medical examiner later found she was in a delicate condition, explaining the motive as preferring death to dishonor.
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Louisa Wilson
John Wilson
West Quincy
Mr. Wilson
Louisa
Avery
Wreck at Marion Claims Nine Dead As Rescue Continues
New York reports ongoing search after Sunday night collision on the Pennsylvania line at Marion. Lehigh Valley engine to be hoisted as debris and unidentified bodies delay identification. Pratt jailed on the collision charge. Survivors at St Francis hospital show signs of recovery including Mannus Klinger, an eight year old with serious injuries. Funeral and morgue details unfold as authorities seek missing husband of Arena Arenas.
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Pennsylvania Road
Marion
Lehigh Valley
Pratt
St. Francis Hospital
Mannus Klinger
Pennsylvania Railroad
Armstead
Madison
Wis
Arena Arenas
Russia Prepares to Land 90 000 Troops in Varna
Athens reports Greece deters Bulgarian Roumelian union to protect vital interests. Crete city Candia votes union with Greece while Crete populace restrains revolt amid war fever. Greece mobilizes reserves as cholera claims many in Tonquin and global tensions rise with Burma, Denmark, and Bulgaria poised for conflict.
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Theatre Francaise
Miners near end of seven week strike in Pittspurg
Pittspurg Pennsylvania reports the coal miners strike likely ending after seven weeks with many of the 5000 miners expected to return to work at reduced rates amid hunger and cold. Four fourth pool mines resumed on operators terms and two more to start. three lower pools unchanged. In Manchester Ashton spindles two million affected by a 5 percent wage cut threatening a broader strike. Glass factories resume in Pittsburg after six months idle. iron trade in Lehigh Valley shows continued rise and furnaces being prepared for blast.
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A Charming Impersonation of Helene in A Dangerous Game
Mile Rhea starred as Helene in A Dangerous Game at Boston, delivering a charming though inconsistent performance. Critics praised her Vivacity and French-inflected interpretation despite poor diction, while noting the plot remains dull and dialogue heavy though Act III provides strong emotion and redemption. The supporting cast included A. H. Forrest as Henri Leverdier and Boyd Putnam as Franpin, with The Power of Love slated for the evening.
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Boston
Helene
Sardou
Mlle
Arcadia
Baroness de Trouville
Mile
A. H. Forrest
Henri Leverdier
Boyd Putnam
Franpin
Piccolini
Martha
Thieves in Open Day at East Boston Home
Miss Lizzie Hodson, daughter of painter Robert Hodson, caught two Bangor men burglarizing her family dinner at 10 Bennington Street. Michael McCloskey acted as a career thief while his companion, a Bangor journalist, claimed influence and semi intoxication. The pair were arrested. the journalist seeks support from East Boston figures as he faces arraignment. Reverend J J Scott supports the youth, praising Hodson’s pluck.
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Robert Hodson
Bennington Street
Boston
Fother
Bangor
Michael McCloskey
McCloskey
East Boston
J. J. Scott
Republicans Nominate County Ticket for New York
The Republican slate in New York consists of George C. Barrett for supreme court, John Sedgewick for superior court, Theron G. Strong for common pleas, Granville P. Hawes and James W. Hawes for city court, John W. Jacobees for sheriff, Louis S. Gabel for county clerk, T. B. Asten for president board of aldermen, and coroners George C. Kitle John R. Nugent and Ferdinand Eideman.
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Republicans
Judge Supreme Court
George C. Barrett
Superior Court
John Sedgewick
Vote count progress in Hamilton county ninth ward
Cincinnati news notes the official vote tally in Hamilton county up to the forenoon session's end, reporting no material change from earlier published figures as observers assess the ninth ward results.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Ninth
Snow storm blocks mail train on Marquette road
A snow storm struck Ishpemining Michigan this forenoon dropping eight inches and continuing. The mail train on the Marquette Houghton and Ontonagon line is blocked at Summit.
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Pemning
Mich
Marquette, Houghton and
Ontonagon Road
Summit
County Democrats nominate Galvin to oppose Campbell
New York October 20 the County democrat of the eighth congressional district today nominated John Galvin to oppose Tim Campbell in the race for the vacant chair of Minister Cox.
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New York
John Galvin
Tim’ Campbell
Minister Cox
Arts supporters of Emma Nevada arrive by Canada steamship
Artists backing Emma Nevada arrived Tuesday aboard the French steamship Canada. Several other items note political resignations, court sales, and civil society events across the nation including a Grand Army fair, a church congress opening, railroad warfare, and a prize fight near Winfield Long Island.
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J. A. Quackenbush
Ridgeville
8. C
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Cary
New York
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Washington Territory
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Monson
Protestant Episcopal Church
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New Haven
Loulaville
C. I. Wheaton
Winfield
Long Island
Eslegew
General Grant
Hell
Montreal Smallpox Death Toll Edges Up Amid Vaccination Push
Montreal faces persistent smallpox deaths averaging about 50 daily with French Canadians forming the majority. Vaccination drives expand as employers bar unvaccinated workers, while Ontario and U S authorities monitor trains and ports for spread. A local reform debate pits English and French communities against vaccination policy, with economic strain and calls for broader public support.
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Two Seriously Injured in Railroad Collision Near Williamsport
Two men were seriously injured in a railroad collision near Williamsport Pennsylvania as a Standard Rubber Company worker was reportedly involved in the incident. Authorities said the crash halted traffic and emergency crews responded promptly to the scene seeking further details.
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Standard Rubber Company
Philadelphia and Erie
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Eugene Thorn
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Welcomer
James A. Scott
Trenton
Boston
Woman from Glasgow Registers as Miss Littledale in City
Miss Ellie Littledale, a 35 year old woman from Glasgow, arrived on the steamship Manitoba and stayed at the American House with no acquaintances. She instructed the chambermaid to call her at noon and, after coughing through the night, was found to have hidden a rope and converted herself to a chandelier. Her mother lives in Chicago and she planned to travel there yesterday.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Manitoba
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Chicago
Bold Attempt to Burn a Bridge on the Providence and Worcester HKailroad
Early yesterday an attempt to burn the Providence and Worcester railroad covered bridge over the Blackstone river between Uxbridge and Millville failed when a freight engine from Worcester arrived in time to save the structure, leaving two brakemen to guard it. Reports mention a planned attack on a special train carrying new workers to Uxbridge, with arson by tramps cited as motive.
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Blackstone River
Uxbridge
Millville
Worcester
Ti Anvis
Police Raid Breaks Door at Court Street Gambling Den
Sergeants Gaskin and Cain led a raiding party to No 161 Court street last night finding the door to a gambling room opened. A new door destroyer was used to breach the door but no gambling paraphernalia or evidence was found. Residents mock raids while defense of doors grows.
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Frodock
Fomier
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No. 161
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West End
Depew Reveals Grant Conversation on Reconstruction
Chauncey M Depew released an open letter detailing a four year old talk with General Grant about four years earlier. The letter references Depews speech and recounts Grants steadfastness against Andrew Johnsons reconstruction overtures, claiming it saved the nation from a renewal of civil war with northern men as rebels.
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F. D. Grant
General Grant
C. W. Depew
Chamber of Commerce
Geners
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Distinguished divine to present Grant oration manuscript
The English divine who delivered a eulogy on General Grant at Westminster Abbey will present his original manuscript to the Webster Historical Society. The executive committee has named Hon. Alexander H. Rice Rev. Edward J. poses and Rev. Thomas A. Hyde to receive it and convey the society’s thanks.
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Westminster Abbey
Webster Historical Society
Alexander H. Rice
Edward J. Poses
Thomas A. Hyde
Couple mistakes police station for hotel during late-night visit
A middle aged couple entered Hanover Street station shortly before 11 pm and asked Sergeant McBryan for a room. He replied the station is not a hotel but could offer a cell. The man’s expression changed and they quickly left, apparently mistaking the station for an hotel.
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McBryan
Despondent man in Lawrence slashes throat
Lawrence Massachusetts October 20 John Lacey cut his throat with a razor severing the windpipe a four inch gash. He could not obtain work and became despondent. He is unmarried and may die from the wound.
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Lawrence
Mass
John Lacey
Lacey
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