Public letters from Hon Erastus Brooks defending civic duties
The letter notes inability to take an active part in the canvass and stresses the public welfare. It discusses labor and commerce, American homes, and differing views within parties on currency. It calls for discussion at public meetings while flagging other grave questions needing earnest consideration.
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War Between England and Russia Believed Inevitable
London reports that Salisbury and Evarts clash over neutrality rules as Russia buys ships, seeks munitions in the United States. The piece argues Russia aims for a great war with England, citing military prep, Balkan moves, and Berlin treaty tension. London sees war as likely.
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Boyarts
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Berlin
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Afghanistan
Roumelia
Constantinople
Rusia
Assailant Arraigned Over Madrid King assassination attempt
The Spanish capital reels with the attempted royal assassination as Juan Moncase, a 20 year old Tarragona cooper, is arraigned on the charge. The King, praised for calmness, requests that the killer not be executed but faces potential long imprisonment or possible execution to deter revolutionary groups. Te Deums, diplomatic messages flood Madrid.
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Puerta del Sol
Madrid
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Tarragona
Mediterranean
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Women Enticed Case Leads to Narragansett Steamer
Boston authorities request New York police search for a group of women aboard the Narragansett steamer. Fanny Brown, a German woman running a Savannah resort, is locked up. Accompanying witness Fanny Reed from Concord, New Hampshire, helps detain two alleged victims, Fanny Green of Stetson and Susie Davis of Boston, as complainants in a nefarious case.
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Gastlin
Mrs Brown
Josephine Lane
Jane Green
Annie Davis
Justice Otterbourg
Green
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Mining stock closing prices list from San Francisco market
The report lists closing official prices for mining stocks observed in San Francisco on October 26, including Grand Prize, Hale & Norcross, Best & Belcher Roche, California, Overman, Union Consolidated, Gould & Curry, Sierra Nova Eureka, Yellow Jacket, and other noted names with varied share values. Prices are irregularly formatted and partially garbled.
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Belcher
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Julia Consolidated
Best & Belcher, Roche
Bullion
Caledonia
California
Chobar
Overman Confidence
Raymond Consol
Savage
Crown Point
Sierra Nova Eureka Consol
Silver Hill
Exchequer
Union Consolidated
Gould & Curry
Yellow Jacket
Campaign Lies Stir Up Sectional Strife for Money
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports Republican letters from New Hampshire urging immediate funds, warning that without money the opposition will win the state. It notes alleged past use of a corruption fund and cites Secretary Gorham promising another clerk assessment after treasury drains from Pennsylvania.
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New Hampshire Committee
Pennsylvania
Robbery and Fire Strike Two Maine Sites
A North Newfield store burglary and arson stole nearly $1000 and burned the Moore shop to the ground, while a Portland Fore Street boardinghouse suffered a Sunday fire with losses around 1500. One man was seriously burned, others narrowly escaped. Also, Belfast Supreme Court honored the late Judge Dickinson, adjourning in respect. A Portland clairvoyant revived a wild island tale as a hoax.
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Sailor
William Coombs
Fore Street
Portland
Supreme Court
Belfast
Dickinson
Sebago Lake
Fa Cave
Bank Robbery at Manhattan Savings in Broadway Bleecker Heist
Masked burglars entered the Manhattan Savings Bank building between six and nine this morning using keys to the vault. They rifled the vault, leaving twenty tin boxes empty and various tools scattered. Janitor Wertel, forced under threat to reveal the combination, is among those questioned. police report show $2,757,700 in stolen securities including U.S. bonds and New York city and state bonds. The bank promises no payments to depositors for sixty days.
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Augustus Schell
C. F. Alvord
Manhattan Savings Institution
Portsmouth signal station transfer planned from Portland
Reports indicate steps are taken to move the Ports mouth signal station from the Portland District to Boston. The dispute between Horace Morse and William Oakes led to violence with a slung shot and a large club, leaving Morse severely wounded but expected to recover.
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South Carolina’s Youmans Defends State in Washington Visit
Attorney General Youmans of South Carolina refutes Republican claims of “outrages” as he meets with President Hayes and discusses the 1878 political climate. He accuses a Radicals’ clique of inflating crises to gain advantage, cites peaceful elections, and notes strict law enforcement under Gov. Hampton. A Democratic memo from Chairman J. D. Kennedy supports the view of a calm, orderly campaign with opportunities for joint discussion.
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St Johnsbury Catholics raise $1000 at fair
Reports list various local incidents: Abe Shel ius killed near Highgate Springs when struck by a New York express. W G Bartlett acquitted in Danville shooting case. A child injured at Waterbury. Legislature rejects H B Howard orphan asylum gift. funds go to Burlington Home. A buggy crash in Vergennes injures Rev Dayfoot family. horse dies. Jury affidavits urge reexamination of Rev E D Hopkins verdict.
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Acquittal in Wood Theft Case and Assault on Officer
Holyoke reports 1640 voters and Samuel Reed of Warwick acquitted of stealing wood from Joseph Pierce over disputed lot. In Charlemont, Mrs Edwin Warner’s undergarments and a gag were found in a ravine near her home. Worcester on Portland street saw three drunken roughs. one struck Officer Mooney with a stone, causing a severe head wound and dangerous injuries. suspects fled and remained at large.
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Charlemont
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Worcester
Tragic fire burns claim life at Jamestown boarding house
E. B. Smith died Saturday night from injuries after a kerosene lamp upset at a Jamestown boarding house. A. O. Miles, East Providence prominent citizen, was thrown from a wagon Saturday and seriously hurt. Sunday brain inflammation threatened a fatal outcome. The Salmon P. Chase revenue marine school-ship arrived Newport Saturday from the West Indies and will head to New Bedford to begin regular academic courses.
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Yale Senior class elects officers and prom party plans
Hoyt the Sherman murderer expresses confidence he will escape death. At a Yale Senior class meeting G W Kirchway of Albany was elected class orator, L D Lyle of Baltimore class poet, T E Rochfort of New Haven and J G C Lown of Newark statisticians. Junior class Promenade Concert Committee named N G Osborn as chairman and members including W R Anness, W D Bishop, F Brooks, W C Camp, R F Messler, G A Smith, W D Walker, W C Witherbee. The ball is set for the first Wednesday in February.
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Albany
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New Haven
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W. R. Anness
Poughkeepsie
W. D. Bishop
Bridgeport
Taylor Manufacturing Company Faces $100000 Liabilities
The Westminster Carroll county firm has made an assignment with liabilities around 100000, mainly local and some from Pittsburg and Boston. Assets and dues total 12500 above liabilities, but on forced sale value barely reaches 20000. The downfall stems from Southern debtors and floating accommodation paper of 50000 to 60000 reduced to 15125.
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Westminster
Carroll County
Pittsburg
Boston
Great pork packing plant burns in Buffalo New York
Fire destroys Christian Klinck slaughter house and largest pork packing operation in Western New York at East Buffalo. About 40 of 400 hogs saved. Loss estimated at 135000 with various insurances listed. Fire likely from smoke house. Additional fires include a Fitchburg Mutual barn in Worcester area and Vanderbrook lumber yard blaze in Jersey City. Several other fires across Maine and Rhode Island with insured losses or no coverage.
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Lincoln
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Franklin Mutual Insurance Company
Alpheus Lambert
Brewer
Goose Rocks
Biddeford
Joseph Cleaver
Samuel Cousens
Salmon Falls
Snow blankets Western Missouri and Kansas in early-season burst
Snow fell Saturday across Western Missouri and various Kansas locations marking the earliest snowfall in sixteen years for several spots. The light to moderate accumulation disrupted travel and prompted bundled winter gear as residents reported chilly conditions.
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The False Title at Gaiety Turnter and New York Cast
A change of bill at the Gaiety Turnter features The False Title a four act comedy by Frederick Clark praised for its humor and social satire. The Standard Theatre of New York company stars Eben Plympton Gustavus Levick Ben Magivley Mary Davenport Mary Hill and Mrs J W Brutone with scenery by La Moss. Performances run through the week with matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
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