Lincoln and Chase Rivalry Over Lincoln's renomination
Chicago reports advance sheets of The Everyday Life of Abraham Lincoln reveal tensions between Abraham Lincoln and Salmon P. Chase before the 1864 Baltimore convention. A. G. Riddle relays Chase's fury, a near resignation, and mediation by Ohio figures before Lincoln won renomination and Chase exited the cabinet.
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Chicago
Salmon P. Chase
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Francis F. Brown
The
Dial
A. G. Riddle
Congress
Cleveland
Missouri
Chase
Ridale
Blair
Mr. Chase
Washington
Riddle
Baltimore
Mir
White House
Urim
Spaulding
Vous
Ohio
Brough
Stanton
Shell Explosion Kills Lieutenant and Soldier at N J Ordnance Site
Sanpy Hook New Jersey October 21 Lieutenant William Medcalfe and an ordnance soldier were killed when a shell they were loading exploded. The blast, at the 12 inch mortar test site, also injured several bystanders and damaged nearby property. The accident, blamed on powder grains in the shell thread, follows a long testing history with no prior fatalities.
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Sanpy Hook
N. J
William M. Medecalfe
Medcalfe
Ordnance Board
Joseph King
Switzerland
A . . Medealie
King
Anion Marine Observatory
Henrietta Medcalfe
Congress
Paris Hamlet Sensation at the Comédie Francaise
Paris theatergoers hail Monnet-Sully in a new French Hamlet directed with care by Dumas and Meurice. Sarcey praises his intense, living portrayal while Ophelia by Mlle Reichemberg draws mixed judgments. A lavish production cost about 30,000 francs with period details meticulously crafted. Skepticism focuses on the ghost scene lit by electric glare and the mad prince debate in Paris press.
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Paris
Shakspere
Hemlet
Comédie Francaise
M. Alexandre Dumas
M. Paul Meurice
Monnet- Sully
Temps
Francisque Sarcey
Monnet-Sulley
Hamlet
Delacroix
Monnet
Denmark
Mlle. Reichemberg
Ophelia
Sarah Bernhardt
Nuremberg
C “Ognelin
Monnet-Sully
Dudos
Laertes
M. Sarcey
Jamiet
Hamdet
Robert Houdin
Hamiet
Brutus
Pilot Schoonmaker’s License Suspended After Collision
United States Supervisor of Steamers Starbuck refused to reverse inspectors Fairchild and Marsland, suspending Captain Isaac Schoonmaker of the brig Bolton after colliding with the ferry Delaware. He warns pilots that two whistles do not grant right of way. a steamer with the right of way that answers twice waives it, while a single reply requires the other vessel to yield.
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New York
United States
U. Starbuck
Fairchild and
Marsland
Isaac Schoonmaker
Brie Bolton
Ferryhoat
Delaware
Law Court rules beer at Soldiers Home not liable to seizure
Augusta Maine October 21 The Law Court issues a unanimous ruling in the Soldiers Home beer case holding that beer meant for sale on the grounds of the National Soldiers Home cannot be seized by State officers while in transit through Maine State law does not apply to sales at the home and State courts have no over reach over buyers headed for the home The decision reverses Portland Municipal Court rulings and sets a new legal standard for such consignments
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Augusta
Law Court
Soldiers’ Home
National Soldiers’ Home
Municipal Court of
Portland
United States of America
United States Navy Department
Washington
United States
Navy Department
Congress
Enadle
Andern
Gach
Aera Core
Gia le Tons
Sean Ors
Tor Ganoh
Gigi Shin Ekathiele
Eles
CORAL
Sue Bile
Bureau of Ordnance
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Willutam
Waitt Ney
Lowell Man Missing From Pelham Manhunt
Colonel J M G Parker a wealthy Lowell resident and former postmaster vanished after a drive last Tuesday. Detectives tracked him amid concerns over insanity amid years of stability. his guardianship named for his son and son-in-law. Parker, about 65, famed real estate investor, previously served under General Butler and lived in Lowell after New Orleans period. He was last heard from in Pelham New Hampshire with no trace since.
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Pelham
N. H
Parker
Lowell
Benjamin F. Butler
New Orleans
Oad Society Announces Officers and Students Day Plans
The Oad Society elects EF E Hamilton president P Michael secretary and R Robbins treasurer F S Palmer librarian The anniversary committee outlines a full program for students day on Saturday November 6 at 9 30 p m including races on the Charles River literary exercises at Sanders Theatre a speech by Hamilton a Palmer poem and an undergraduates address Rich 87 music by the glee club and Pierian Sodality At 3 p m Wesleyan plays Harvard on Jarvis field Torchlight procession from the gym to the common with illuminations and fireworks Costumes by class red gowns black hats revolutionary soldier sophomores student costumes freshmen in blue 1861 all university units to march through Cambridge streets.
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Oad Society
EF. E. E. Hamilton
P. Michael
R. Robbins
F.s. Palmer
Charlies River
Sanders
F. E. E. Hamilton
EK. Ud. Rich
Clee Club
Pierian Sodality
Wesleyan University
Harvard
Jarvis Field
Cambridge Streets
Mearch
Quincey Street
Prospect
Central Square
Main Street
Yard
Brattle Street
Craigie
Concord Avenue
the Common
North Avenue
Holmes Field
College Yard
Scots Charitable Society Holds Quarterly Meeting at Quincy House
The Scots Charitable Society met at the Quincy House with President James Wemyss Jr presiding. New members named were Peter Cameron Adam Walker Daniel G McRae George Todd A T D Shirreff George Blackett Robert Wallace. A nominating committee was set and the death of Robert Sproul noted with resolutions planned. Tickets for the 220th St Andrew’s festival were distributed for Odd Fellows Hall on Nov 30.
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The
Scots Charitable Society
Quincy House
James Wemyss, Jr
P. ©. Anderson
Peter Cameron
Adam Walker
Daniel G. McRae
George Todd
A. T D. Shirreff
George Blackett
Robert Wallace
Dr. Ruddick
Willam Grant
J. H. Campbell
J. Forgie
Alexander Phemister
Robert Sproul
William Smith
William Grant
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mrs Wheaton Arrested in New York in Infant Murder Case
Mrs. Mary B. Wheaton, sought as a conspirator in the murder of the Lambs’ infant at No 4 Decatur Street, was arrested in New York on Wednesday. She was arraigned at the Tombs Police Court and committed to await a requisition from Boston. It is believed Mr. Lamb has gone to Europe.
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Mary B. Wheaton
Myr
Abraham Lamb
No. 4
Decatur Street
New York
Tombs
Boston
Lamb
Europe
The Queen's Navy and Italian Ironclads Debate
Staff Commander Goalen of the Bellerophon discusses Britain’s ironclads versus Italian ships Lepante and Dandola, the limits of naval power against Russia, and the impracticality of blockades. He notes England’s navy relies on private yards, while Italian armament outmatches Britain in weight and speed.
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Goalen
Royal Navy
Parker’s
Matthew Arnold
Halifax
Lyons
Clinwilliam
Itatians
England
Coles
Ericsson
Monitor
E. J. Reed
Seo Long
Admiralty
Burnaby
Russia
Germany
Turkey
Popoff
Kiev
Novgorod
Popotska
Royal
Clyde
Scotland
Denmark
Sweden
British naval officer praises US, warns on meddling and trade
Staff Commander Goalen lauds Boston as his favorite US city, notes naval class differences and shifts toward free trade. He critiques American protectionism and European meddling, and explains Navy surveying duty persistence in the British force.
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Goalen
Europe
England
Halifax
United States
Great Britain
Boston
Attempted Suicide by Henry Fowle at Boiler Works Firm
Henry H Fowle bookkeeper for Frenvear and Razie electric suppliers at 352 Washington Street attempted suicide with a 22 caliber revolver. He was found with three wounds seven into the left breast and two to the head, one possibly under the scalp and another powder burned. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, his condition improving by 10 PM. motive rumored to be financial. He is about 60, unmarried, boarding in Chelsea.
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Henry Fi. Fowle
Frenvear & Razie
Washington Street
Barber
Johnson
Massachusetts General Hospital
Henry H. Fowle
Chelsea
Maggie Mitchell Stars in Little Barefoot at Park Theatre
At the Park Theatre last evening Maggie Mitchell presented her popular play Little Barefoot in the first engagement performance. Mitchell's Amry suited her naiveté and charm, with R F McClannin as Farmer Pease delivering a pleasing bluff yeoman. Cast members Abpott Galloway Parkhurst Andrews Clifton also appeared, and Little Barefoot will be repeated tonight before Fanchon is staged Saturday.
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Maggie Mitchell
Park Theatre
Amry
Miss Mitchell
R. F. MecClannin
Farmer Pease
Charles Abpott
James T. Galloway
George A. Parkhurst
Lillian Andrews
Marion P. Clifton
Evans and Hoey Announce A Parlor Match at Park Theatre
Evans and Hoey plan a Park Theatre weeklong program featuring A Parlor Match with a strong supporting cast. Robson Crave present The Merry Wives of Windsor at Boston Theatre with a specially chosen company. Elaborate scenery set pieces prepared for the production.
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French
Treland
Iyn
Boston
Conve
Nemara
Killarney
Cork
Chatcher
Primrose
West
The
Globe
Ed Marble
Theodora
Wilson
Bijou
Harry Wilson
Blanche Sherwood
Reading Society Evening Delayed Absence Alters Program
In the School of Expression rooms last evening the third entertainment featured Miss Nelia H. Brown in The Boat lace and Miss Sarah H. Peakes in Gounod. West Easty abridgement of Dombey and Son canceled due to illness. The audience enjoyed humorous encores and Budge’s Version of the Flood amid the musical selections.
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School of Expression
William F. Easty
Dombey and Son
Nelia H. Brown
Metropolitan Street Workers Deny Impending Strike
A Post report claimed unrest at the Metropolitan Street Railroad, but twenty veteran conductors and drivers say they are satisfied and there is no strike planned.
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Metropolitan Street Railroad
Post
Funeral of James A. Dupee at West Church on Cambridge Street
Funeral services for James A. Dupee were held at West Church on Cambridge Street yesterday morning. Attendees included executives and society members from Commercial Club Bostonian Society New England Historic Genealogical Society Appleton Manufacturing Company St Bernard Commandery N T William Parkman Masonic Lodge and Hamilton Mills representatives. Pallbearers included O H Moulton Daniel Wright J C Sawyer Colonel James B. Francis and others. Interment followed at Mount Hope cemetery.
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James A. Dupee
West Church
Cambridge Street
Messrs
Harrison Gardiner
Henry S. Chase
George O. Carpenter
H. W. Dwight
James H. Danforth
R. O. Fuller
Commercial Club
S. W. Clifford
W. C. Lodge
Bostonian Society
New England Historic-Genealogical Society
E. Herbert Clapp
Senate
Ferdinand Redcliff
Hamilton Mills
Francis Battles
Manchester Mills
Thomas Walsh
Hamilton Print Works
Appleton Manufacturing Company
St. Bernard Commandery
N. T
William Parkman Masonic Lodge
O. H. Moulton
Daniel Wright
Igte Mills
J. C. Sawyer
Newmarket Mills
James B. Francis
Locks and Canal Company
Lowell
Bartel and Hedge
Mount Hope Cemetery
Second Story Burglaries Shift to Cambridge
Boston burglars already active here have moved to Cambridge with several petty thefts. Last night a break in at William H. Hedden home near Prospect and Harvard streets saw a gold watch and chain stolen from a second story room between 6 and 10 o clock. The window was left open and discovered about 11.
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Boston
Cambridge
William H. Hedden
Prospect and
Harvard Streets
Theater Listings Circle Boston Venues for Evening Shows
The Boston stage glitters with Fritz our Cousin German at the al Boston Theatre with an evening at 7 45 Harbour Lights at the Bac on Museum GLOBE THEATRE hosts Minstrels at 7 43 and Park Theatre presents Maggie Mitchell at 8 Allis Street Theatre features Adonis and Howard Athenaeum showcases Marinelli s Cosmopolitan Congress in the evening.
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Boston
Fritz
Bacon Museum
Harbour Lights
O ‘Globe Theatre
Park Theatre
Maggie Mitchell
Allis ST
Adonis
Auction Sale List With Multiple Items and Firms
A period listing of sales for the day includes items such as Boots and Shoes by Libbie Co and Richards Co in New York at 10 a.m. English fall Clocks by Leonard & Co, Printings and Engravings by Lewis J. Bird & Co, and stocks by R. L. Day Co at noon. Real estate in Aliston advertised by Albert Howe & Co.
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Law Library
Cc. F. Libbie & Co
Boots and Sheen—A.'s, Richards & Co
New York
Leonard &C. Cit
Lewis J. Bird & Co
R. L. Day & Co
Francis Henshaw & Co
Aliston
Albert Howe & Co
Marriages in City Tie Five Couples in October Weeks
In October, five couples wed in the city and nearby towns. John C. Chipman and Barbara Huhn. Lilian J. Dakin and Erwin A. Burke. Sullivan Amory Sargent and Grace Fessenden. Arthur M. Waitt and Maude Benson. Fred K. Brown and Sylvia K. Reed. Adna B. Porter and Martha L. Ladd. Ernest L. Lawyer and May L. Kimball were united in marriage by various ministers in Boston Bangor Thetford Greenville Lexington and Greenville.
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Chipman
Huhn
W.T. Worth
John C. Chipman
Barbara Huhn
Boston
Pdakin—Burke
Church of the Unity
M. J. Savage
Lilian J. Dakin
Bangor
Erwin A. Burke
Cleveland
C. Sargent
Fessenden
Brooke Herford
Sullivan Amory Sargent
Grace Fessenden
Waitt—Gleason
O. P. Gifford
Arthur M. Waitt
Thetford
W. A. Bryant
Adna B. Porter
Martha L. Ladd
Sawyer—Kimball
Greenville
N. H
George F. Merriam
Ernest L
Winchendon
Mass
May L
Marshall Kimball
Deaths listed in Roxbury and neighboring towns
Obituaries notice multiple deaths with dates in Oct including William L Cavarly 51, Orrin Daggett 9, Rebecca Willson widow of Rev Shipley Willson, Mabel Handing unknown age, Edward Hall 48, Sophia Melcher 67, Hervey Newell 81, Alsom Garcelon Sawyer 11, and funeral details or invitations for several, including Oct 24 in Allston.
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Shipley W. Willacn
Hwarding
Newport
R. J
Seth B.stitt
Mabel Eliza
Lyman L
Caroline L. Handing
Hall
New York
Edward F. Viall,k
San Francisco
Edward F
Marvy E. Hall
Melcher
Stoughton
Sophia Melcher
Newels
Chelsea
Hervey Newell
Sawyer
Allston
Alsom Garcelon
John A
Annie E. Sawyer
Ashford Street
Avliston
Blair's Pills Great English Remedy for Rheumatism Boxed
An oval box containing 34 pills marketed as a great English gout and rheumatic remedy. Available at all druggists.
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Blair
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Doras, Atty
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Admx
Laseé
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Sarah W. Johnson
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Neshitts
New Hampshire
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Charles H. Norton
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John H. Nolan
Seid Boston
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Norm Lion Wealth
Axel Dearborn
Elisha P. Cutler
Beson
Clarence M. Reed
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Middlesex
P. Cutler & Co
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John H. Paine
Pisce Snow
Granville Parks
George W. Rgodes
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