Illicit stills and urban curiosities in a bustling era
A collage of colorful vignettes details a mix of urban oddities. A New Orleans Italian group contemplates a local organ excluding others, a New York violin with a Washington owner, a limber Boston train banter, and reflections on McKinley era trade debates. Humble stories include a Philadelphia tobacconist with historic pipes and a dog named Ino. a German field marshal profile rounds out the slice of daily life.
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United States
Washington Star
Chicago Times
Owce
Peter
Ino
Huldah
Prouble
Philadelphia
Little Bie Horn
Custer
Sitting Bull
Keogh
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Pembina
Oak
Thomas L. Oakes
Meerschaums
Germany
von Moltke
Berlin
War Office
Amusements This Evening Across Boston Theatres
Listings show multiple venues in Boston offering matinee and evening performances. The Soudan at The Boston Theatre stage shows at 2 and 7:45, Rudolph Aronson's Comic Opera at Glose Theatre with Mme Anget, Marie Wainwright in Twelfth Night at Tremont Theatre, Lyceum Theatre Company performing The Charity Ball, Little Emily at Boston Museum, True Irish Hearts at Grand Opera House, and Reilly Wood's Vaudeville at Howard Street Amphitheatre.
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Mechanics
Huntington Avenue
Mechanics’ Fair
Arkena
Tremontstreet
Boston
Washington Street
the Soudan
Glose
Rudolph Aronson
Comic Opera Company
Mme, Anget
Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Marie Wainwright
Hollis Street
Lyceum Theatre Company
Bail
30Ston Museum
Scullay Square
Little
Im’ly
Grand Opera House
Washington
Dover Streets
Howard Athens&am
Howard Street
Reilly & Wood’s Vaudeville Company
Tariff debate and imperial politics in 1869 dispatches
A lengthy excerpt discusses tariffs, silver legislation, and maritime policy with references to John E F Andrew, the Republican stance on free coinage, and inflationists. It also covers controversy over Major Barrrr and Mr Swanley and a disputed diary led inquiry into Stanley's expedition management. The piece reflects partisan tensions and debates on monetary policy and imperial affairs of the era.
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Daily Advertiser
John EF. Andrew
Andrew
Pierce Seeems
Senate
Congress
Major Barttelot
Mr. Stanley
Stanley
Major Barrrr- Lor
Mr. Swanley
Bawrrr- Loy
Leopoldville
Major Barrrr
Mr. Stanleey
Velvet import tariffs hit cotton velvets at high rate
The note from J Bernheimer, importer, New York, states that cotton velvet at 10 cents a yard now pays 81 percent compared with previously 40 percent for all velvets. Velvets at 16 cents, 20 cents pay 65 percent and 50 percent respectively, illustrating discrimination against the poor in velvet taxes.
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J. Bernheimer
New York
Appeal to voters cites Republican misrule and ills
A public appeal signed by community leaders argues the Republicans have misgoverned for two years. It cites Pension Office scandals civil service, protectionist policy, Congressional majority tyranny, partisan state creations, dangerous silver legislation and boss influence to oppose continued GOP power. It states voting Republican equals approval or disapproval based on the record.
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Republican Party
Pension Office
Congress
Massachusetts
Tariff debates and post office reform draw sharp lines
The piece criticizes proposed canned goods and tariff measures as restrictive and ruinous, cites T. L. Bunting’s warnings, and blasts tariff advocates for misleading claims. It also attacks the National Civil Service Reform League inquiry, detailing obstruction by post office officials and Clarkson’s controversial tariff views and figures.
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T. L. Bunting
New York Packers’ Association
Spoils system in postmaster removals exposed by League
An Associated Press interview discusses investigations by the Civil Service Reform League into presidential postmaster removals and appointments, showing political pressure by Congressmen. It details 927 cases with 558 responses, revealing threats, purchases, and accusations aimed at preserving patronage under Harrison.
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Associated Press
Committee of the
League
Committee of the League
Clarkson
The
Civil Service Reform League
Harrison
Duty Rules Hammer Silk Through Cotton Goods Trade
An importer explains that all silk goods bear 50 percent ad valorem, while cotton goods containing silk are taxed per yard plus 85 percent ad valorem. The duty applies even to minimal silk content, making sleeve linings of the poor costly. Shortings fall under the same rule, with sleeve linings and shirtings costing 16 to 275 cents abroad paying 20 to 25 cents in duty.
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N. Y
Tariff Law Impacts Prices Across Furnishings Market
A Atkinson & Co. advertises that tariff laws aim to raise costs, with manufacturers able to hike prices and small dealers already facing higher invoices. Consumers will feel the effect soon, especially on house furnishings, likely raising by at least ten percent.
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Tor
A. Atkinson & Co
Reading and fashion notes from a moody Boston day
A columnist reflects on a damp Boston day that dampens mood and engagements. He muses on fashion trade journals analyzing four and three button cutaway coats and the psychology of dress. The piece notes shifts in frock coats, waistcoats, and the enduring practicality of claw hammer suits. The University of Cambridge awards a degree to Henry M. Stanley.
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Trade Journal
Prince Albert
London
New York
Trade Journal of Fashion
Collect for the Twenty First Sunday After Trinity
The prayer asks for divine mercy and steadfast faith and cleansing from sins. It seeks protection from errors and a tranquil conscience to serve God through the redeemer of mankind.
Country Club Racing Entries at Clyde Park Today
List of entries for Clyde Park Country Club races includes Pony events, Open and handicap sweeps, and a steeplechase. Notable entrants include George Lee and Alchemist among others from Sagamore Stables and Note Worthy. Race distances range from one half mile to two and a half miles with slips for Tulip and Sagamore Stables entries.
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Clyde Park
Finsr
George Lee
Charles A. King
Boulanger
Iaincetae
Rieiwiga Kot GR
Wales
Longwood
Cacy
Ieee
Bitocco
Oe Agawani Stable
Trumps
GiGoree Lee
Shlowsduey
Beeskewwnee Ees
Aclegagley
Cllistimen Giro
Sagamore Stibles
Beltaat
Ois
Eleese
Eve Loe
Alchemist
Inratigvar Eeg
Elaip Bal
Vwalingi IE
Ole Occo S
Bieury Ry Wales
Lamilton
Pathe LO
AEG Ny
Franklin Jack
D. W. Blanchard
Dick Turpin
Notable talks and concerts in Boston this week
Mrs Abby Morton Diaz speaks on Individual Reform at Barnard Memorial 10 Warrenton Street this evening. Rev Lyman Abbott addresses Ministerial Union at Channing Hall 25 Beacon Street Monday at 11 am on The Message of the Christian Ministry. Ovid Masin violinist returns Monday for Star Course concert with Karl Storr baritone Annie Louise Tanner Inez Parmater soprano Edward Scharf pianist Jessie Canthoul reader. New York and New England railroad issues timetable change effective Sunday Oct 26. O'Reilly fund reaches 899.50. Home for Aged Couples eighth annual fair planned in Horticultural Hall in third week of November. public meeting at Park Street Church next Wednesday 11 am.
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Abby Morton Diaz
Barnard Memorial
Warrenton Street
Lyman Abbott
D.D
Channing Hall
Beacon Street
Ovid Masin
Boston
Karl Storr
Annie Louise Tanner
Inez Parmater
Edward Scharf
Jessie Canthoul
New York & New England Railroad
O’reilly Fund
Home
Horticultural Hall
Park Street
Boston Philharmonic concert and Adamowski Quartet programs
The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the Boston Theatre features Nicolai’s overture to Merry Wives of Windsor Saint Saëns Youth of Hercules Liszt Bmi l and Reinecke pieces with Miss Botsford violin Vieuxtemps Ballade and Polonaise and Mr. G J Parker tenor arias from Jephtha and Schubert Serenade The Adamowski Quartette opens with a Steinert Hall chamber program November 3 Haydn D minor quartet No 11 Dvorak C major op 61 a Cradle Song by Fitzenhagen and a four cello Theme and Variations by Klengel performed by Adamowski Schulz Campanari Mingels
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Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Boston Theatre
Nicolai
Saint Saéns
Liszt
Bmil
Reinecke
Miss Botsford
Vieuxtemps
Adamowski
Steinert Hall
Haydn
Dvorak
Fitzenhagen
Julius Klengel
Messrs. J. Adamowski
Schulz
Campanari
Mingels
Unexplained absence marks Fox rally at Union Hall
A Cambridgeport Fox rally drew a small crowd of Republicans despite the late no show of Chester W. Kingsley. Speakers included John L. Barbour James A. Fox and George A. Marden with L. M. Hannum presiding and a Hoar letter read aloud.
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Union Hall
Cambridgeport
John L. Barbour
Connecticut
James A. Fox
George A. Marden
Chester W. Kingsley
L. M. Hannum
Mr. Kingsley
Kingsley
Hoar
Fox
Worcester
I. M. Hannum
Republi
Cambridge
Candler
Natick
Woburn
Somerville
Congress
Massachusetts
Gro
F. Hoar
United States
Fifth
Sherman Fioar
Waltham Tribune
Mr. Fox
Mr. Hoar
Robbins
Waltham Watch Company
Waltham Watch
Og Apie
George Fred Williams
Mr. Williams
Marden
William KE. Russell
Lodge
Everett
Carl Schurz
Massachusetts Reform Club
Hoar and Candler at Natick Octobers Rally
In Natick Concert Hall a fair audience heard Senator George E. Hoar and Congressman John W. Candler. Hoar repeated parts of a Boston opening speech and urged voters to back Candler, while Candler praised Hoar, attacked press reporting gaps, and argued over tariff policy and coal trade with Canada.
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Natick
George E. Hoar
John W. Candler
Ericston Journal
Senator Hoar
Music Hall
Boston
Ninth Congressional District
Candler
Mugwump
Faris
Cleveland
Candier
Massachusetts
New England
Republican
Journal
Bourque
Military Committee
Clinton
Brudson
Williams
Maine
Canada
Pennsylvania
Mr. Wiliams
Talix
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Fire ruins East Pepperell factory district in vast blaze
A massive fire in East Pepperell destroyed Leighton Bros shoe factory and three adjacent business buildings along Main street. The blaze, aided by heavy rain and Nashua help, left about two acres burned, four hundred workers out of work, and $227,500 in estimated losses with insurance around $118,250.
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Fairchild’s Paper Mill Brigade
Leighton Bros
Hosa Company
Nashua
Niagara 2
William A. Ames
Charles 8S
Denham
C. C. Blake
C. 5
C. H. Lawrence
David E. Westen
Thames
T. S. Brown
Hook and Ladder Company 1
Vepperell Hall
William ‘ Ames
WW. Walker
Wiliam M. Mauit
Amos Grenier
Morrison & Drummey
Pepperell Division
Sons of ‘Temperance
Thomas A. Parker
G. A. RR
Edward A. Jones
Sons of Veterans, Women’s Relief Corps
Court Pepperell
Foster Street
Goss
Mr. Leighton, Sr
William Ames
Easter Street
High Street
East Pepperell
Hook and Ladder Company
A. J. Saunders
Fairchild Paper Mill
Fakechild Paper
Pepperell Card & Paper Company
Fitchburg
S. Conan
C. P. Lawrence
D. E. Weston
J. S. Brown
M. J. Manet
L. E. Walker
Morrissey & Dee News
B. Parker
C. &Tr. Green
William A. Adams
Weather Indications Forecast For Atlantic States
Forecast until 8 p m Saturday for eastern New York shows northerly winds and cooler conditions with intermittent showers and steady temperatures near New York City. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect cloudiness rain and cooler days with brisk northerly winds. Maine New Hampshire and Vermont see cloudiness and rain with snow in northern sections and colder northerly winds. Storm signals extend from Eastport to Delaware Breakwater.
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Washington
New York
New York City
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Eastport
Delaware
Boston Weather Report From Early Morning Observations
The report lists measurements for Boston at 3 AM including mean temperature 47.2 F and a maximum 4 hours later. Relative humidity near 93 percent. Wind speed around 42 to 45 mph. Mean daily barometer 29.82 inches. Total precipitation 1.10 inches. Dew point 45.5 F.
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Boston
CRBC
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Boston Post
Dailys Post Publishing CO
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Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Heston Post
Boston Journal
New York Evening Post
Sreenu
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Austria
Quebec
Great Britain
Compagnie Générale Transatlantique
Mr. Kemble
Kemble
Commercial Club
Presidential Postmasters
National Civil Service Reform League
Wanamaker
League of the Wholesale
Department
Iowa
CruAarigson
Thas
Joan Wanamaker
Guy Fawkes
Mr. Clarkson
MckKinimy
Loper
Younge Haekimatack
Thackeray
Dickens
University of Campridge
Henry M. Stanley
the Country Club
Mr. Candler
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