Diverse 19th Century News and Incidents Across States
Arrested in Trenton, Peter C Small held on horse stealing charges and refusing food after fourteen days without nourishment. In Auburn New York wrestling results awarded trophy and $400 first prize to Duncan Ross with Mervin Thompson second and Dennis Gallagher third. Long Island storm caused rail washouts and shipping disruption. Franciscan chapter in Trenton reelected Rev Joseph Lesson Syracuse as provincial for three years after 26 ballots over six and a half hours. Warrenton Missouri mildly insane man Keeney placed near jail died hugging a hot stove. Lord Lansdowne defers addresses from national societies to governor general. Chicago colored citizens protest Supreme Court civil rights decision. Rev W Peck urges allegiance to party securing rights. Army of the Cumberland report selects Washington site for Garfield monument and 150 new members join. next reunion to be in Rochester New York on Sept 21-22.
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Peter C. Small
Trenton
N.J
Belvidere
Auburn
N.Y
Duncan Ross
Mervin Thompson
S Dennis Gallagher
Long Island
Franciscan Order of the United States
N.d
Joseph Lesson
Syracuse
Keeny
Court House
Warrenton
Keeney
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Lorne
St. George’s
St. Andrew’s
Chicago
Supreme Court
W. Peck
Ben Butler
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Barnett
Washington
Ford
W.H. Lambert
Philadelphia
J. B. Foraker
Cincinnati
Rochester
N. Y
Notable Social Afield From Then Beside The Fair
Editor Drisco of Machias visits town and Gov Rebie of Maine plans a fair week appearance. News covers marriages engagements and notable travels among prominent families including Litchfield Hoar and Coleridge factions with references to academic and diplomatic movements.
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Drisco
Machias
Gov. Rebie
Maine
George K. Russell
Bellows Falls
Adams House
Laurie M. Powell
A. P. Powell
Pittsfield
Mass
Beecher
Brooklyn
New England Notes From Worcester to Dover Tragedies Reported
Daniel Haggerty fatally injured when run over on the Albany railroad in Worcester Thursday night. Joseph Burke of Clinton Mass shot in the leg days ago while gunning, died Thursday of blood poisoning. George Fuller of Sandwich Vermont cut his throat while en route to Brattleboro asylum, but will finish the trip. Charles Morse of Haverhill found on the street in Dover New Hampshire Wednesday night, claiming assault and robbery of $140, a revolver, and a bank book, but inquiries suggest he was beaten at a hotel Saturday night.
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Daniel Haggerty
Albany
Worcester
Joseph Burke
Clinton
Mass
George Fuller
Sandwich
Brattleboro Asylum
Charles Morse
Haverhill
Dover
N. H
Onning
Rosecrans Objects to Washington Interview Remarks
Gen W S Rosecrans protests a Washington article and a Chickamauga battle comparison. He asks the Commercial Gazette to publish his disavowal, saying the piece distorts his views and history. He expresses regret about comments published during a reunion gathering with Gen Wood.
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Gen. Rosecrans
Gen. Wood
Bicyclists Race Sees Runners Lead In Chicago
In Chicago last night Prince led the six days cycle with 485 miles followed by Morgan 483 and Woodside 440. Hugham quit at 6 40 P M with 240 miles, knee pain cited. A storm damaged the rink cover injuring Woodside, who plans to resume racing tomorrow as the event restarts.
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Chicago
Prince
Morgan
Woodside
Shek
Decose
Clark
Hugham
Philadelphia thefts on Pennsylvania road tied to crew
In Philadelphia on October 25 reports confirm extensive thefts of goods from cars on the New York division of the Pennsylvania road. An Aug. 16 freight wreck led to $1,000 worth of dress goods stolen. Engineer Peter Prevost and brakes Ernest Mill and Robert Tiedeman admitted involvement and were held for trial after a hearing.
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Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania Road
Peter Prevost
Ernest Mill
Robert Tiedeman
Mexican implicated in dance murders killed by mob near Gardner
Denver dispatch reports a Mexican suspect in the Gardner dance killings was pursued by armed citizens. They placed a rope to a saddle horn and dragged him to death by a horse, the mob declaring he and accomplices were hired to commit the four murders.
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Denver
Col
Gardner
Precautions Ordered at Charlottetown for Griffin
Following Halifax measures, Commander Davies orders similar cautions at Charlottetown regarding her majesty s steamer Griffin. Boats approaching the ship will be hailed. if there is no reply after the third hail they will be fired upon.
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Halifax
Commerell
Davies
Charlottetown
Griffin
Tallapoosa Reaches Vineyard Haven Amid North East Gale
The U S steamer Tallapoosa under Lieut Commander Merry left Newport for Boston Wednesday noon, sought shelter at Vineyard Haven due to a heavy north east gale, remained until 7 this morning, then anchored in Chatham Roads at 10 and will head to Boston at the first opportunity.
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Chatham
Mass
U. S
Tallapoosa
Merry
Newport
Boston
Vineyard Haven
Chathin Roads
Portland officials deny knowledge of missing link to rail line
Portland Maine October 25 Mayor Deering and President Anderson say they know nothing of any Saret est to r websse the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad and there is nothing in it.
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Portland, Me
Deering
Anderson
Portland
Ogdensburg
James S. Grinnell Accepts Butler Ticket Nomination
Springfield dispatch reports James S. Grinnell of Greenfield has been nominated by the Democratic state committee as candidate for lieutenant governor to fill the place of A. B. Abbott, who declined. Grinnell indicates he will accept the nomination. The notice notes Governor Butler is stirring suburban politics around Boston and that both parties cite cheering reports.
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James $. Grinnell
Greenfield
Democratic State Committee
A. B. Abbott
Sir. Grimmel
Springfield
Mass
Republican
Butler
Lemuel S. Whitcomb
Holbrook
Second Middlesex
A. D. Hoitt
Arlington
J. W. Stover
Newton
Marcus M. Rhodes
Taunton
Bristol
Jesse L. Nason
Ward 17
John M. Way
Suffolk
Independent Democrats Appeal Against Butler in Massachusetts
The Independent Democratic Committee led by W. W. Nichols urges independent Republicans and Democrats statewide to vote against Governor Butler. They accuse him of false claims about Tewksbury, criticize his autocratic style in Boston, and endorse George D. Robinson, urging scratch of Butler and defections to Robinson. They claim two-thirds of independents who backed Butler last year will switch, potentially gaining 20,000 votes.
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Independent Democratic Committee
W. W. Nichols
Republicans
Democrats
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Tewksbury
Harvard Medical School
Worcester
Republican Party
Independent and
Democratic Party
Music Hall
Springfield
Congress
Mr. Robinson
George D. Robinson
Butler
Boston
Palmer
B. F. Butler
Buller
Ward Dummers
Utler
Tappeal
Japan
Republican Party of
Gov. Butler
Rice
Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity
Board of Trustees
Eklund
India
Robinson
Gov
Patt
Springfield Republican
Capt. Marsh
Marsh
State Board
Tewks
Earie
Earle
Long
Attleboro
Gloucester
Usher
Rbhe
Warden Earle
Harle
Democratic Rally at Dedham The Outlook Bright for Victory
A large crowd gathered at Mechanics Hall Dedham for a Democratic rally led by D R Beckford and C Nichols. C A Mackintosh spoke against Gov Butler asserting false charges and praising Massachusetts reputation while noting Norfolk county shifts toward Democrats. Don Gleason Hill praised locally and Republicans nominated C A Mackintosh despite skepticism. Wentworth chosen as Republican nominee after caucus.
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Norfolk County
Dedham
Canton
Stoughton
Foxboro
Hyde Park
Butler
Weymouth
Quincy
Don Gleason Hill
Norfolk
Hill
C. A. Mackintosh
East Dedham
Suffolk prohibitionists hold county nominating convention
The Suffolk county prohibitionists met in Wesleyan hall on Thursday to nominate candidates for county offices. John B. O'Brien was proposed for sheriff and Elijah George for register of probate. William H. Colcord served as permanent chairman with Thomas I. Howard as secretary, as nominees for district attorney three commissioners of insolvency and for Suffolk districts and representation were discussed.
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Suffolk County
Wesleyan Hall
Suffolk
William H. Colcord
Thomas i. Howard
John B. O’brien
Elijah George
Isaac W. May
Joseph P. Prescott
Isiah $. Trotter
Alonzo Warren
A. J. Gordon
Varnum A. Cooper
Nor A. Helden
Andrew Johnson
F. C. Whitcomb
H. M. Gimes
E. F. Stevens
Aldeneas E. J. Aldrich
A. M. Dewes
G. W. Hayes
G. A. Hammet
A. T. Quin
Thomas R. Cook
C. M. Evans
Thomas Harney
Eben Waugh
Samuel Gist
Charles O’ Hara
Maxwell Sourey
Benjamin Rice
Chelsea
Democratic convention at Bridgewater names yearlong committee
Plymouth County Democrats met in Bridgewater Town Hall with Gen Ward presiding and H D Alden as secretary. Delegates totaled 64 from 18 towns and one city. Nominations included Edward Hobart for probate and Melton Alden for sheriff, plus several county and senatorial candidates across Plymouth, Bristol, Essex, and Worcester counties.
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Plymouth County
Bridgewater
Gen. Ward
Middleboro
H. D. Alden
Edward E. Hobart
Melton Alden
Van
Swift
W. W. Wilkins
Carver
T. C. Collins
Alden
Official Table Shows Heaviest Vote Ever Polled in City
The board of registrars published an official table of registrations as of Sept 24 with additions since. The analysis compares to 1880 state election turnout and notes Republicans aim to win more wards this year, with renewed campaign effort and many new names on registration lists.
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Board of Registrars of Voters
Readers Debate Butler Aide and Dem Party Split
A middle aged Irishman on Columbus avenue ridicules Butler and condemns him for nominating a white Democrat for judge to win the nigger vote. The Globe counters that S N Dyer Jr of South Abington may vote Butler, while S N Dyer of Boston denies a change. A Boston merchant canvass shows 202 Robinson, 17 Butler, 2 doubtful among 359 members.
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Post
Columbus Avenue
Butler
West Newton Street
S. N. Dyer, Jr
South Abington
Democratic State Central Committee
the Globe
N. Dyer
Boston
Gov. Butler
N. Byerrow
Boston Commercial Exchange
Robinson
Commercial Exchange
Announcements of Caucuses and Rallies Across Massachusetts
Ward 9 colored Republicans invite a meeting at Twelfth Baptist Church on Oct 29. Milford hosts first Democratic rally with Mayor Palmer and Edward Hamilton. Westfield Democrats set to rally at Music Hall with Palmer and Ely. Middlesex Democratic senatorial convention at Bow Street Hall Somerville on Oct 29. Republican caucuses in Boston area set for Oct 31. Gov Butler speaks at North Brookfield and Spencer. Bowerman at North Adams. Cambridge colored voters meet to ratify Butler nomination at St Pauls Cambridgeport. Wagers abound on Massachusetts governor race with $500 at Fogerty’s gym. Malden candidates include Fuller Cox Copeland Armstrong Allen. Berkshire council candidate Wilcox nominated. Registration in Malden is heavy.
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Waldo E. Perkins
Reading
Daniel Sheehan
Nalick
Butler
National Security Bank
Albuquerque
N. M
Palmer
Robinson
Faunton Gazette
Greenfield
Gov
Jonas H. French
Edilor
Personal Liberty League
Gov. Butler
W.F. Brigham
Marlboro
Tewksbury
Alfred von Raalte
George L. Ruffin
John J. Smith
Lewis Hayden
Ward 9
Ames
Twelfth Baptist Church
Phillips Street
Boston
Edward A. Hamilton
Milford
Henry E. Fales
Westfield Democrats
Music Hall
Ely
Middlesex
Bow Street Hall
Somerville
North Brookfield and Spencer
Mr. Bowerman
North Adams
St. Paul’s Church
Cambridgeport
John E. Stevenson
C. W. Lane
Cochran
Frank H. Perry
James M. Trotter
Thomas Scottron
Edwin G. Walker
Bauder
Walker
Massachusetts
Prof. Fogerty
Buller
N. H
L. L. Fuller
A. E. Cox
George W. Copeland
James Armstrong
John W. Allen
Malden
Marshall Wilcox
Pittsfield
Lee
Berkshire
Butler Campaign Review of Butler Reforms and Tewksbury Inquiry
A detailed account of Governor Butler's reform proposals, their legislative reception, and the Tewksbury investigation. The speaker defends Butler, critiques Republican tactics, and argues the governor's program was broad and warranted despite limited legislative action. The piece cites poll tax, registration, and civil service reforms as core aims and frames the inquiry as partisan excess.
Robbers Try for Iron Mountain Express North of Walnut Ridge
A Walnut Ridge despatch reports six armed robbers attempted to stop the north bound Iron Mountain express near O Kean to Dela Plaine Arkansas late last night. The wrong train was boarded and the men fled into the woods after signaling with lanterns. A posse and U S Marshal pursued but no one was harmed. The suspects, 30 to 40, wore heavy coats and used lanterns. authorities seek to capture them.
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St. Louis
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Iron Mountain Road
O’kean
Dela Plaine
Griffin
Wheeler
Thompson Indicted Doctor Faces Expulsion At Meeting
In New Haven on October 25 the semi annual New Haven county medical association met and considered the case of Dr E L R Thompson once respected but now indicted for abortion. A motion to expel him was unanimously carried subject to state association consent as Thompson failed to appear forfeiting his pon es. A resolution harshly criticizing lawyers and the court for not bringing him to justice and letting him walk unmolested was adopted.
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Tewksbury
Massachusetts
Board of State Charities
Lewisbury Almshouse
Republican State Central Committee
Brown
R Cj
Brooks
Soto
New Haven
Conn
New Haven County Medical Association
E. L. R. Thompson
State Medical Association
Thompson
Ladd Wins Ten Mile New England Roller Race in Laconia
In Laconia on October 25 the long distance roller skating championship drew 1,200 fans as Charles H. Ladd of Haverhill defeated B. C. Whittier of Lynn. Ladd finished in 50 minutes 50 seconds with Whittier one lap behind. Referee J. L. Messerve presided. scorers Bert R. Merrill for Ladd and Prof. G. E. Dorn for Whittier.
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Laconia
N. H
New England
Charles H. Ladd
Haverhill
Mass
B. C. Whittier
Lynn
Ladd
Quith Whittier
J. L. Messerve
Bert R. Merrill
G. E. Dorn
Worcester
Whittier
Hidalgo five cent cigar debuts at Estabrook Eaton’s
An old newspaper item notes the new Hidalgo five cent cigar at Estabrook and Eaton’s amid brief ads and mentions Fairbanks Rock Cordial for colds. It also references pests like flies roaches ants bedbugs rats mice and crows and chipmunks in a fragmentary fashion.
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Estabrook & Eaton’s
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