Gossip From Gotham Feuds Over Shakespeare Cipher
New York readers glimpse a literary splash in the New York World as Thomas Davidson visits Ignatius Donnelly to discuss the Bacon Shakspere cipher. The piece notes Donnelly’s claim that Bacon wrote Shakespeare and Davidson’s shift from Shaksperean defender to believer in Donnelly’s theory. Various notables and foreign visitors populate the town as crowds watch arrivals and lectures.
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Shakespere
Donnelly and Shakspere debate spark literary clubs and Harvard notes
The article defends Donnelly against charges of crankery, praising Atlantis and Ragnarok and his Shakspeare authorship theory. It cites his supporters and critiques, then shifts to Harvard Club of New York history, leadership, and membership milestones, detailing past presidents and notable members.
Commercial Cable Capital Raised and Rates Cut
The Commercial Cable Company directors vote to raise capital from four to six million dollars citing recent expenses and plant improvements. A new cable from Waterville Ireland to Bristol England has been laid. Beginning September 15 1887 tariffs drop to 12 cents per word to Great Britain Ireland and France and 15 cents per word to Germany. The firm thanks patrons for support and urges continued use.
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France
Germany
Trouble at Havana Prompts Custom House Overhaul
General Marin visited the Havana customs to probe a drop in revenues. Employees were dismissed, new appointments made. Demonstrations for General Salamanca arose, police and troops dispersed crowds, seven wounded, as rioters pressed for Salamanca’s governor general appointment.
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Marin
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Spain
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PILING UP ARGUMENTS On Home Rule for Granite State Railroads
In Concorp New Hampshire September 1 the House debate on railroad bills continues with Charles F. Stone of Laconia presenting a forceful view. He argues the bills will restructure the Concord Boston Montreal and Manchester Lawrence lines into a New Hampshire system and criticizes unrelated evidence. He references the Atherton bill and future duties, mentions bonds tied to Lake Shore road, and notes Ira Colby of Claremont criticizing C C Moore. The session pauses with no further discussion until next Tuesday.
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New Hampshire
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Coos Road
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Smith
Lake Shore Road
W. M. Parker
N. & Clark
John H. Pearson
Frederick Smythe
J. A. White
5. C. Kimball
A. F. Pillsbury
Ira Colby
Claremont
Mr. Stone
C. C. Moore
Stockholder seeks injunction over $9 million stock issue
George J. Bland, a Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton stockholder, sues Henry Ives and associates alleging the $9 000 000 preferred stock was issued unlawfully. He gains a court order requiring appearance to show cause why ratification or creation of the debt should not be enjoined. If voided, Ives and Co. creditors would lose about $4 000 000 in security.
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Henry 8. Ives
Ives & Co
Commonwealth OF Massachtwy Setts
Boston
Olney T. Meader
Still At Large Robbed Bank Attracts Big Reward
Saco Maine September 1 excitement over the bank robbery remains high. Clerk Frank C McNeally is at large and trustees post a 1000 dollar reward split for thief capture and return of property. Bank examiner Richards arrives for thorough investigation as detectives search in Montreal.
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Frank C. McNeally
McNeally
Richards
Goodale
Harry
Montreal
Dominion
Kelly
Renaissance designs on Irish paint curtains arrive
A new line by J. H. Pray, Sons & Co. features Renaissance designs reproduced on Irish paint curtains with superb effect and moderate prices.
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Amusements listing for Boston theaters and venues
The Globe Theatre presents A Pair of Kids at 8. Boston Theatre offers Thatcher Primrose and West minstrels at 8. Boston Museum features The Dominie's Daughter in the evening. Howard Atheneum shows We, Us and Co at 8. Land Garden presents A Tin Box at 8. Hall Promenade concert ongoing in the evening.
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Boston Theatre
Thatcher, Primrose & West
Boston Museum
Dominie
Lamson Weds Leach and Stockwell Weds McKenzie
In August in the city grace Leach married Fred M Lamson at the bride’s parents home with Rev George L Perin officiating. Also in the city Joseph J Stockwell wed Eva B McKenzie by Rev L B Bates.
Deaths in the City Prompt Obituary Notices
Deaths list announces Bridget Banks 55 Eliza Brady 35 Charles Bradford 81 5 months Ed Broderick Annie Bigelow George Bragdon John Coveney Sarah Dolan George Elliott Hannah Glavin Rear Admiral Theodore P. Greene Josephine Horgan Elizabeth Mayo J H Oberhauser John Toohey Emma Varney aged 21 3 months 18 days with residences and dates from Aug 28 to Aug 31. Burial details where given.
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John H. Coveney
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Thomas Dolan
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George D. Eliott
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Lynn
Josephine G. Horgan
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