Blackburn Lecture Praises English Water Color Masters
The second of Mr Blackburns series of lectures yesterday urged a broader knowledge of modern art through living artists in water colors. He highlighted technique and feeling in works by Alma Tadema Herkomer and Holman Hunt, noted Arthur Severn for atmospheric treatment, and praised Walter Crane Albert Moore Georges Weatherbee and others while urging artists to abandon foreign mannerisms and seek national local subjects.
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Blackburn
Alma Tademsa
Herkomer
Holman Hunt
Arthur Severn
Severn
Ruskin
Walter Crane
Albert Moore
Alfred Parsons
Charles Greene
Charles Gregory
George Weatherbee
Angell Aims School Talks as S P G A Director
At the October meeting of Massachusetts S P G A directors President Angell said he began his Boston public school addresses by talking to the five highest grades for one hour each day. He plans to continue nearly every school day for three months taking one school per day. Boston officers reported 107 cruelty cases in the month. The monthly fish and creel pest inspection showed 325 animals fit for labor. Seventy two horses and other animals were mercifully killed. There are now 5.55 bands of mercy. Angell spoke to about 1300 people at Manchester New Hampshire last Sunday.
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Angell
Boston Public Schools
Boston
Mr. Angell
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Manchester
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Republican Party
Massachusetts
State Senate
Russia
Democratic Party
Acta
New York
Beard
Commonwealth
South
Massachusetts Senate
Minda
Washington
Old Bay
Metropolitan Police
International Firm Names in 19th Century Ads Listing
Fragmented OCR traces show a long list of firms and partners across cities like Baltimore Chicago Detroit Philadelphia St Louis St Joseph Savannah and many more. Entries include firm names partners and occasional ads indicating business activity and local commercial networks of the era.
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Batimore
Weinberger
Par
Baltimore
S & Spragins
Spragins Stover & Craddock
Chicago
O Kreisman
Ads
J Emery
Hatch & Emery
Partum
Farnum & Co
Chicazo
Solomon
Coleman
Mansfield
M Weaver
M Weaver & Co
Memphis
J M Goodbar
Goodbart & Co
Tenn
Goodbar
E Love
Love & Co
Forfolk
Brickhouse
Brickhouse & Co
Philadelphia
Else
Else & Co
Tre
Lott
Roberts
Lott, Roberts & Co
Seneca Falls
Weather Outlook Across Regions
Meteorological indications show New England local rains followed by colder air with variable winds shifting west to south. The Middle Atlantic enjoys generally fairer weather with southwest to northwest winds and nearly steady temperatures except Virginia where a slight rise occurs. The Lower Lake region sees fairer weather with south to west winds and a slight temperature rise. Cautionary signals extend from New York to Narragansett and from Portland to Eastport.
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New England
Middie Atlantic States
Virginia
Lake Region
New York
Narragansett
Portland
Eastport
Curry Denies Andersonville Allegations and Other Praises
Washington dispatch reports Rev. Jabez L. Curry, new minister to Spain, denying any contact with Andersonville and claiming defense of a Michigan cavalryman. It also notes Postmaster Reby of Portland, and Secretary Lamar, and criticizes a Pennsylvania Republican circular on fundraising for party clerks.
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Washington
Jabez L. Curry
Spain
State Department
Andersonville
Alabama
Tennessee
Michigan
Reby
Portland
Ore
Vilas
Roby
Oregon
Lamar
Interior Department
Land Office
Sparks
Republican
Cooper
Pennsylvania Republican State Committee
Jay Hubbell
Pennsylvania
Principal postal reforms ratified by Lisbon Congress
Washington reports the Lisbon Congress changes to the universal postal service, ratified by the U S government, including sea transit rates fixed at 5 francs per kilo for letters and cards, 50 centimes for other items, and three year accounting cycles. It broadens express delivery, declares select valuables admissible, and sets April 1, 1886 as the effective date.
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Gove
Washington
Universal Postal Service
Congress of Lisbon
Europe
Being Sent to Virginia by the Republicans Several Orators Selected
Republicans plan a Virginia campaign with speakers and funds. Sherman to Petersburg and Norfolk. Foraker to speak three times. Butterworth and Goff moving fast. Kelley to discuss tariff. Wise and Lee slated for Richmond, Oct 31 and Nov 2. Campaign focuses on black belt and tidewater district. Postmaster appointments announced for Maine Vermont Massachusetts.
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Virginia
Washington
Sherman
Petersburg
Norfolk
Judge Foraker
Butterworth
Ohio
Goff
West Virginia
Judge Kelley
Pennsylvania
Wise
Richmond
Lee
Black Belt
Tide Water District
Vermont
Gallagher Faces Court Over Fast Driving On Cambridge Road
John Gallagher of Oak Square Brighton faced a district court continuance after being charged with fast driving on October 9 near the West Boston bridge. The Charles River road dispute with a Harvard square car ended with Richard Grant discharged earlier. Gallagher was fined $15 plus costs. Also noted is the 18th anniversary celebration of William H. Smart, post 30, G. A. R., at post headquarters 573 Main Street this evening.
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John Gallagher
Gallagher
Oak Square
Brighton
Cambridge
Charles River
Boston Bridge
Harvard Square
Richard Grant
Raymond
William H. Smart
Main Street
Flaherty Discharged Then Involved In Street Robbery
Patrick Flaherty, charged with larceny in municipal court yesterday morning, was discharged after a procedural hitch. Late last night, while celebrating with friends on Merrimac street near Moses Pearson's saloon, Flaherty allegedly transferred Charles Parmenter's pocketbook from his trouser pocket to an accomplice, amid Texas cattle range chatter from Parmenter visiting Northfield.
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Patrick Flaherty
Patrick
Merrimac Street
Moses Pearson
Friend Street
Charles H. Parmenter
Northfield
Mass
Texas
Flaherty
Parmenter
Jeffersons Mistakes and Hale Debate at Worcester Rally
A Worcester crowd hears a fiery Democratic speech deriding Rev Edward Hale for criticizing the government since the nation’s founding. The speaker mocks Jeffersons Louisiana purchase and argues for broad manhood suffrage, local self government, and a Democratic victory on Nov 3.
Politician Samuel Randall Abbott Letter Night Meeting 1885
A Boston political gathering features remarks from Judge Abbott lettered by J G Abbott dated Oct 20 1885 and a Worcester nomination moment for Frederick Prince. Philip Doherty receives applause as he delivers a brilliant arraignment of Massachusetts Republicans. The scene includes Randalls illness and a jovial call to labor rights amid Democratic unity.
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Samuel Randall
Judge Abbott
Philadelphia
J. G. Abbott
State Street
Boston
Colonel Coveney
Massachusetts
Worcester
Democratic Party
Frederick
Prince
Philip Doherty
Philip J. Doherty
Labor Day rally praises Massachusetts Democratic ticket
A Massachusetts Democratic gathering lauded the party slate led by the governor and lieutenant governor candidates. Speakers condemned Republican labor policy, praised civil service reform with caveats, and urged unity to defeat the opposition, ending with cheers for the ticket.
Framingham Fire Muster and Local Incidents
South Framingham firemen hold a muster as malarial sickness ebbs in Framingham. Archbishop Williams notes about 200 persons in South Framingham yesterday. The body found in Waltham woods remains unidentified. An unknown man died after being hit by an express near West Brimfield yesterday afternoon. Governor Robie vies for Maine Grand Army of the Republic department commander. Newport murder inquiry in Benjamin Burton case yields no suspect. Burglars steal a gold watch and chain worth 50 dollars from Frank A. Stedman in Needham Tuesday night. A legislative reunion movement forms in Augusta Maine for January or February, modeled after the Verimmoit reunion. George Presley, 15, injured in Malden after bicycle fall, arm broken in two places. Frank Williams arrested in Laconia New Hampshire for larceny of belonging man Montana Clarke ashua.
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Framingham
Archbishop Williams
Waltham
West Brimfield
Robie
Grand Army of the Republic of
Frank A. Stedman
Needham
Augusta
George Presley
Malden
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Ashua
Flynn and Meriden Club in Dispute Over Oct 1 Eligibility
The article discusses baseball league rules and a dispute over whether Flynn and Moolie could play for the Mets or Lawrences before Oct 1. Secretary T L Reilly of Meriden argues Flynn remained under contract and not released, while other officials dispute dates and disbandment timing affecting pennant races.
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T. L. Reilly
Meriden
Flynn
Mets
Lawrences
Meriden Club
Moorie
Reilly
Meridens
Campion
Southern New England League
Heilly
John Flynn
Meriden Baseball Club
Moolie
Hartfords
Hartford
Remsen
O’nell
Waterbury
Hackett
Newark
Gifford
Boston
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Longwood Cricket Club winds up season with bachelor victory
In a late season wind up at Longwood, the single gentlemen defeated the married team 127 to 38. Clark led with 5 runs, while Dutton Sadie and several others contributed for the married side. The bachelors seized every chance, while the married players showed loose fielding in the one innings.
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Longwood Cricket Club
Clark
Beaton Park Trotting Meet Highlights and Entries
South Boston Driving Association reports about 250 spectators at Beacon park for a trotting meet. Races featured a 2:27 heat in the free-for-all pacing, Gideon defeating F L D, and a concluding trot unfinished at dusk to resume at 10 am. Summary lists entrants such as Bristol Boy Pilot King General and Drummer Boy with times around 2:40.
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EK. D. Hamilton
J. H. Snow
B. m. May Bird
C. O. Stone
Bik. Rex
F. H. Foster
Br. G. Cassius
Wee
P. Niles
Honest Lyon
J. J. Bowen
S. G
Joe Jefferson
J. Churchill
H. F. Libbey
B. m. Kitty
Eunkasser
John Riley
Ethan Golddust
N. B. Blake
Bik
Victor B
D. A. Woodman
Dick W
E. R. Wilson
C. BR
Smith
Belle
C.S. Bloog
Rockland Boy
Mystic Park
South
Gideon
Beacon Park
J. R. Sumner
Bristol Boy
Exeter Andover Tennis Showdown Ends In Exeter Victory
Exeter defeats Phillips Exeter 6-4 6-2 in singles with Huntington over Breed and Exeter also wins doubles 6-1 5 6-3 led by Huntington Meehan as Kilrain prepares for Bangor bout alongside Murphy Lynn and missed Yale games due to rain. Hosmer and Laing train at Lake Quinsigamond while New York clubs plan new facilities.
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Phillips Andover Academies
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Breed
Andover
Meehan
Shaw
Kilrain
Murphy
Jake Kilrain
Bangor
Jerry Murphy
John Murphy
John Lynn
Jerry Haliet
Runic Stones Theme at Boston Natural History Society Talk
Dr Kneeland spoke on Runic Stones before the Boston Natural History Society, noting runes' ancient use before Christianity and their symbolic link to life, death, and mystic power. The lecture included two Norway Sweden gravestone models and discussed serpents as symbols of immortality and transformation.
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Dr. Kneeland
Boston Natural History Society
Benj. D. Greene
John Ware
H. W. P. Greenwood
Aberzeum
Tremont Street
Bulfinch Place
Berkeley Street
Samuel H. Scudder
John Cummings
F. W. Tuiro
Kneeland
Norway
Sweden
Odin
Me Innocently Marries Another Man's Wife Drama at Lowell Street
Martha Kilroy a Green steel boarding house waitress married Henry Johnson after her first husband Kelly left. Kelly returns claiming Martha as his wife, forcing her to abandon Johnson. Martha leaves Boston with Kelly for New York. Johnson fears bigamy and seeks legal annulment of the marriage. Johnson, 28, born in Scotland of Irish descent.
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Kelly
West End
Johnson
Zene
Lowell Street
Snowhill Street
South End
Martha
Supreme Court
Scotland
First Congregational Church Hosts Suffolk South Conference
Norwoad October 21 15th year marks the lat ters forty-ninth semi annual meeting with two hundred delegates attending from out of town. Afternoon session covered religious exercises business reports and war discussion. Opening address by Rev A H Plume. Evening session featured Rev R R Meredith on personal consecration of the church and outreach to neglectors.
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Norwoad
First Congregational Church
Suffolk South Conference
Sério
A. H. Plume
Continental Clothing House Custom Department Fall and Winter Goods
Continental Clothing House announces its Custom Department invites patrons to view a large stock of fall and winter piece goods and trimmings bought in advance from manufacturers. It promises the lowest prices consistent with quality, offers imported designs from Europe, and guarantees satisfaction in style and fit through its extensive factory and cash direct purchases.
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France
Germany
Austria
Probate notice in Murphy estate in Boston Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Probate Court cites all interested parties in Julia Murpay estate. William Murphy administrator presents account for allowance and must appear November 9, 1885 at 10 am in Boston to show cause. Publication required weekly for three weeks in Boston Post. Judge Joan W. McKim signs October 21, 1885.
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Eliza George
John Haggerpy
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