Stage coach accident reported to Judge Devens
The Philadelphia Times notes a stage coach accident involving Judge Devens and his daughter in the Rocky mountains. The judge plans to issue a circular letter to the press defining his position. The Milwaukee Sentinel praises Gen. Wickham for shunning Virginia Republicans allied with Mahone's faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Devens
Rocky Mountains
Milwaukee Sentinel
Wickham
Mahone
Sentinel
Boston Journal Variety
Character praise for George Bliss in New York report
The document hails George Bliss as a capable energetic intelligent and honest public man. It argues he would be an efficient cabinet officer for New York state, illustrating the risks of overexposure or overpromotion by media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Bliss
Johnny Davenport
New York State
Republican Dilemma and Party Names Satirized
The New York Tribune frets over its party prospects and mocks the idea of stalwarts versus half-breeds. It says what the state needs is a republican victory, not internal splits, revealing a sharp critique of party labels and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
the Tribune
Public confidence in justice swindlers warned by press
Washington correspondent notes justice appears slow but insists star route fraudsters must be punished to the fullest extent. Since the president's shooting the topic grows quieter yet public outrage demands severe action and a landmark example for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
British crop prospects show falling yields and tougher competition
The Pall Mall Gazette notes Britain's agricultural outlook is less hopeful with a 3.6% drop in wheat acres and 2.9% drop in 1879 levels. Foreign competition from America and Denmark pressures barley as well. Even with a hoped harvest, experts doubt brighter times for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Pall Mall Gazette
America
England
Denmark
Maine prison report shows 199 convicts in year end figures
Hon J W Porter and associates present annual Maine state prison report for the year ending November last. Convicts numbered 199 with ages 14 to 88 including 17 murder related cases. 62 inmates from Cumberland County, 39 foreigners, 160 natives of the United States. Pardons totaled 12 with Gov Garcelon and Gov Davis granting six and five respectively. Net state expense $24 551 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Porter
Bangor
Maine
Guy
Cumberland County
Neal Dow
United States
Garcelon
Davis
Clearing house figures spark awe and wary headlines
A report notes Chicago clearing house transactions exceeded thirty million dollars in one Friday, roughly half the prior week’s national total. The New York Indicator warns such surges signal risk and potential market panic, while the piece argues against reading prosperity from vast but volatile clearance activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
Chicago
President Garfield Improves but Remains Weak in Septembr Heat
Washington reports from the White House say the president had a good day with improved appetite and a lower pulse, though strength remains limited. Surgeons fear Malaria and favor removal from Washington to a milder climate. Tallapoosa contingent discussed for water transfer. Grant’s reception postponed. Blaine notes a satisfactory day with less fever and better appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Boynton
Agnew
Bliss
Long Branch
Lowell
London
Blaine
President Shows Gradual Improvement in Sept. 2 Bulletins
Executive Mansion releases three reports on the president’s condition. Morning and midday bulletins note no material change with stable vitals. a 6:30 pm update reports better appetite and improved pulse, while the parotid abscess and wound show gradual healing. Late night bulletin confirms continued favorable symptoms and quiet rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Mansion
Washington
Long Branch
George W. Childs
Dr. Agnew
Philadelphia
Dr. Hamilton
Potomac Flats
Col. Crook
Agnew
Boynton
President's case remains stable as symptoms favor recovery
The ailing president still holds ground gained earlier in the week with favorable signs, but remains very weak. The parotid swelling discharges freely and the wound stays largely unchanged. Surgeons note slow strength gain while improvements appear when comparing longer intervals. Doctors discuss possible removal after more strength, with rail travel favored over sea voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Mansion
Col. Rockwell
Reyburnu
Gen. Swann
Long Branch
Robeson on presidential disability sole vice presidential duty
The Tribune prints George M. Robeson stating only the vice president can decide presidential incapacity per the constitution. He argues the vice president bears a grave, unique responsibility, acting only when compelled by events and public consent, with recovery prospects tied to Garfield’s wound healing. Also: London Lancet notes cautious signs of Garfield’s recovery but warns danger remains if digestion fails or infection recurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Tribune
George M. Robeson
Congress
Supreme Court
Cabinet
Robezon
Aggrave
London
Garfield
Fires, false alarms, and a large fireworks blaze in Boston
False alarms from box 231 twice in Boston were followed by a small laundry fire from box 86 at 2 58 that caused no damage. A major blaze destroyed Masten & Wells fireworks laboratory on Swett street, injuring Walter Stetson and threatening stock valued at 1500. The incident caused explosions and shed damages, owned by Aaron D Williams with no insurance. Insurance coverage elsewhere totaled 6750 for Alfred 3arlow & Co. stock. Incendiary suspicion clouded Hanover wood fires and York State forest fires faced heavy rainfall relief. Local lightning struck Windsor home and Conway property faced losses. Chicago wholesale firms endured 650000 fire losses. Canada forest fires left many homeless. Bradford and Biddeford incidents reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Swett Street
East Chester Park
New York and
New England
Stetson
Masten
Aaron D. Williams
Albany Street
Alfred 3Arlow & Co
South Street
N. J
Western
Toronto
St. Paul
American Central
Irving
Freemen’s
Baltimore
Abington
Mass
Hanover
Clapp
George Dwelly
Dwelly
New York
Orleans
Xii
McKean
Allegheny
Windsor
Springfield
White
Patrick Manning
C. A. Holcombe
Conway
Manning
Failures for the Week Reported Across Regions
Dun, Wiman & Co report weekly failures totaling 102, up from 113 last week, with distributed losses mainly in retail trades. Notable case is a $40,000 to $50,000 liability in a suit and cloak business caused by a partner stock speculator. misc losses touch Canada’s lumber trade and a Philadelphia clothing firm with $260,000 liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dun, Wiman & Co
Pacific Coast
Eastern States
Western States
Southern States
Middle States
New York City
Canada
James Butler
Greenfield
Mass
Fanny Hartwell
George W. Fuller
Herrick & Lewis
Nevadaville
Col
Wolfe, Mayer & Co
Philadelphia
General Labor Strike Roils Galveston and New Orleans
A September 2 general strike affected several labor groups, including longshoremen, car drivers, oil mill workers, and cotton pickers. Only the longshoremen’s demands were met. streetcars halted as crowds gathered on Market Street. In New Orleans the mayor ordered 100 police added to protect workers who replaced strikers. In New York’s North River, 75 New Jersey Central railroad workers demanded a two cent hourly raise, with a strong police presence nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Market Street
New Orleans
Shakespeare
North River
New York
New Jersey Central Railroad Company
Notable Visitors Inspect Lancaster at Portsmouth Navy Yard
A distinguished party led by Senator Frye and Representative Reed visited the Portsmouth navy yard to inspect the Lancaster nearing sea readiness. Naval officials praised the ship, highlighted its advanced ventilating system, and the group later dined at Constructor Watson’s home before touring the receiving ship Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Theodore D. Wilson
United States
Lancaster
Frye
Reed
Maine
Harris
Boston
J. Christie
House of Representatives
Lise
Murphy
Dover
Daniel Hall
Wm. J. Hackett
United States Customs
Beaumont
Bradford
Hitchborn
Macomb
Wright
United States Navy
Watson
Right to Concord railroad director laid to Supreme Court
In quo warrante pro ceedings the New Hampshire Supreme Court denied Hayes motion to remove the case to the federal court. The case will be continued to the December term for meris argument with briefs due, and decided then. Allocation of county dockets proceeded and Edward Osgood’s petition to stop John F. Jones from serving as county treasurer was denied with Chief Justice Doe dissenting. Adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
John H. Pearson
Francis B. Hayes
Supreme Court
Concord Railroad
United States
Hayes
Doe
Edward Osgood
Canterbury
John F. Jones
Hopkinton
Jones
Wylie Wins Suit Over Missouri Bond Coupon Proceeds
Judge Van Vorst rules in favor of Mrs. Fannie D. Wylie in the case against Speyer of New York to recover overdue coupons from Pacific railroad bonds stolen from Northampton bank in January 1876. The injunction against paying a Lazard Speyer and Ellison check for the coupons is upheld. title did not pass by mere delivery since the coupons were overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
van Vorst
Fannie D. Wylie
Speyer
Pacific Railroad Company of Missouri
Northampton
Gloucester tragedy arsonized by naked shooter in Chicago
Henry C. Neal of Troy ran through Chicago naked this forenoon firing at all he met. He mortally wounded two and dangerously wounded three others including a night watchman and a flagman. Neal, a grocer’s clerk, attacked his acquaintances, plundered the Rock Island depot, and was captured after a final exchange with Officer Boalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry C. Neal
Troy
Neal
South
Clark Street
Roderick Fagin
Fagin
William Springfield
William Johnson
Polk Street
Rock Island
Thomas Flynn
John Wolf
Boalt
Self-Defense Questioned in Gloucester Tragedy
In West Gloucester James M. Jeffs dies at home allegedly shot by wife Mary A. Jeffs after she claimed self defense. Autopsy says death instant from a brain wound. Wife in custody. inquest details conflict with her account. feather bed covered with blood found in an outhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
West Gloucester
James M. Jeffs
Mary A. Jeffs
Stevens
Towne
Essex
Jeffs
Justice Davis
Bail Refusal in False Pretence Case and Other Local News
In municipal court Judge Par went against defense requests to lower $16,000 bail for Fuller and Mosher charged with obtaining goods by false pretences. Inspector Watts testified depreciation in cargo value. bail remained set, case continued to Sept 13. Fuller also arraigned on $50 theft claim from Kate Driscoll. held $300 for examination. Separate reports cover a fatal railroad accident in West Newton, two other deaths, several police incidents including a burglary and a stolen team, a stabbing incident on Portland street, and a sudden death at the Hotel Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parwenter
Messrs
James W. Fox
D. F. Kimball
Fuller
Mosher
Fox
Goodnow
Kate Driscoll
Majury
Glass
Division
John Connolly
Porter Street
Farnbatin Street
McCausland and Weldon
Fourth Division
Daniel Lowerly
Asa A. Ames
Harrison Avenue
Patrick Galligan
Lewis Street
Boston
Ohio and
Missis
Massachusetts General Hospital
Cruelty Cases Surround Star of England Crew
Quebec dispatch details brutal acts by Captain Parsons and second mate Michael Moore against a young able seaman aboard the Star of England. Moore and accomplices allegedly tortured crew, delayed hospital care, and led to a sailor's death. Police traced witnesses from Leaping Water, Moore remanded, with extradition efforts begun for Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Star of England
Parson
Michael Moore
Moore
Johnson
Marine Hospital
St. Lawrence River
Akriviere Queile
Peter Johnson
Goss
Riviere Ouelle
Orleans
Murphy
McQuinn
Law Officer of the
Crown
England
Parsons
The
London
Oore
Mortons Fifteenth Victim in Virginia Bigamy Case
Richmond reports a new claimant against Marvin alias Gen Morton a polygamist in jail awaiting trial for bigamy and forgery. The fifteenth person to say she was lured into marriage with him is the daughter of a minister. Separate items: Gloucester notes superintendent L H Marvel ill with brain congestion. Springfield reports a man James Sauntry's suicide. Fall River finds an unidentified drowned man. Providence and Lowell notices. a mob hangs a neighbor's child killer. Henry Lawson hanged in Chattanooga. Union Square accident verdict criticizes Brush Electric. front street blast bodies found. Jennie Cramer arsenic finding per Chittenden analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Richmond
Marvin
Gen
Gloucester
L. H. Marvel
Church Street
John Platt
Providence
R. I
Stonington
Northern Canal
Lowell
Mary Ann Riordan
Lawrence
Dongola
Henry Lawson
Chattanooga
Senn
Union Square
New York
Brush Electric Kight Company
Far Rendering
Front Street
Indian Troubles in Apache Country and New Mexico Raid
Great uneasiness around Camp Thomas Arizona as White Mountain Indians reportedly threaten. Gen. Carey engages troops behind Fort Apache while Wilcox moves forces from Fort Grant. In Santa Fe, Gov. Sheldon prepares to counter Nana’s Apaches with reports of many deaths and captives from Alamos to Biloquemada. Navajo aid adds to the border violence with losses and destruction noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Thomas
Arizona
White Mountain
Wilcox
Fort Grant
Thomas
Gila River
Fort Lowell
Tiffany
San Carlos
White Mountains
Forts Apache
Cebisque Creek
Fort Apache
New Mexico
Santa FE
N.M
Sheldon
Nana
Sonora
Tranquilla Alina
Alamos
Biloquemada
Tunas
Tuna
Victoria
Navajo Springs
Hampden Park meet closes with Forest Patchen win
Springfield reports the Hampden park four days meeting ends with about 1500 fans braving damp weather. Forest Patchen takes top prize in the final 2:27 class heat race while Mambrino Dudley earns second money. Mattie Hunter wins the pacers race after five heats. Lawn tennis results from Newport and Toronto regatta notes follow with multiple doubles matches and schedule tweaks. Baseball scores from Troy Buffalo and Cleveland games conclude the roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Hampden Park
Eve
Arthur
Forest Patchen
Mambrino Dudley
Mattie Hunter
Tariff
Jim
Newport
Congdon and
Wright
Providence
Caldwell
Moses
Poughkeepsie
Rathborn
Randolph
Albany
Oliver
Cushman
Philadelphia
Gray and Shaw
Beacon Club
Boston
Kessler
Glynn
Staten Island
Conover and
Miller
Newark
H. and
R. Powell
Germantown
Newbold
van Rensselaer
Rives and
Stevens
Dwight and
Sears
Pruyn and
Lieut Flipper Case and Funds Raised in Washington
Washington notes detail Lieut Flipper's actual shortage of about $3,500 with $1,300 in checks found with his servant girl. Fort Davis guards and Col. Shafer contribute funds while he is confined awaiting repayment. Other items report interval revenue receipts and treasury bond payments for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Flipper
Fort Davis
Col. Shafer
Durance
National Bank
Treasury
Thirty sixth Massachusetts Regiment Holds Worcester Reunion
The Thirty-sixth Regiment association met at Lake Quineigamond in Worcester with about 250 members present. Officers elected include President T. Raymont, vice president Thomas H. Hasketl, secretary David Boyden, treasurer Fred L. Perry, chaplain A. A. White, and executive committee R. E. Blake, Wm. Lawrence, John A. Rice. A sympathy despatch was sent to Mrs. Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-sixth Massachusetts Regiment
Worcester
Mass
Thirty-sixth Regiment Association
Lake Quineigamond
Uxbridge
R. E. Blake
Wm. Lawrence
John A. Rice
Drought Worsens Across Lehigh, Schuylkill and Richmond Regions
Discouraging advices report two months without rain in Lehigh and Schuylkill areas. Pottsville mines lack water as four collieries suspend. relief urged. Rain touched Hezelton, Drifton, Wilkesbarre but drought persists with crop losses feared in Mahonoy, Lehigh. Richmond reports continued drought and lower James River, mills halted, water scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lehigh and
Schuykill Conlgresson
Pottsville
Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Hezelton
Dritton
Wilkesbarre
Mahonoy
Lehigh
Richmond
Thedames
Free Thinkers Convention Opens in Hornellsville
About 500 delegates from northern and western states and Canada converge for a free thinkers convention in Hornellsville New York. Notable speakers include Elizur Wright Geo Chaney Prof Bell and Rev Samuel B Putnam with telegram from Col Robert G Ingersoll wishing success. The gathering votes solidarity with the president and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornellsville
N. Y
Canada
Elizur Wright
Geo. Chaney
Bell
Toehy
Boston
Thaddeus B. Wakemap
Courtlait Palmer
Samuel B. Putnam
New York City
Jurgee McCormick
Pennsylvania
Reuben Daley
Indiana
Lamo
Maine
H. 38. Lake
California
Robert G. Ingersoll
A Serious Row in Cork and Egyptian Imbroglio
A Cork arms raid ends in a farmer’s son Hickie shot dead and four others wounded during clash with police near Mill Street. Reports also note the Egypt situation with Turkish troops and a potential occupation, plus diplomatic moves in Alexandria and London about Anglo French matters and Egyptian affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Irish Property Defence Association
Troubles
Tunis
Mill Street
Hickie
Pomeroy
Poumeroy
Alexandria
Constantinople
Lews Mallett
India
Egypt
Sermon by Rev Bonar on The Way the Walk and the Work
Religious services in Colum bus Avenue Presbyterian church featured Rev Andrew A Bonar of Glasgow delivering a low key address on the saved. He urged faith in Jesus blood for the way and discussed living a faithful walk and active work aiding others while preparing for Christ's second coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew A. Bonar
D. D
Columbus Avenue Presbyterian Church
Glasgow
Scotland
Moody
Northfield
Mr. Bonar
Bonar
Jesus Christ
Christ
Torpedo School Sails Through Modern Exercises
Newport Rhode Island reports a day of thorough torpedo exercises. Prof Walter Hill led explosives and chemistry tests while the board inspected laboratories and the new dynamo meter. Demonstrations included electric control of a torpedo boat and a shore powered launch, with counterlines and shore detonations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Walter N. Hill
Selfridge
Maine News and Events Report of Sept Conference and Rail Plans
The Maine Unitarian conference meets in Ellsworth September 20 to 22. A Bucksport to Ellsworth rail extension survey may start soon after Messrs Moore of New Brunswick win the bid. Mrs Waterhouse remains in precarious condition after a shooting at Bar Mills. A Bangor to New York freight line revival hinges on Capt Goodwin securing a steamer. The Rockland district camp meeting on Nobleboro grounds draws about 4,000 daily with speakers Knowles and Whittaker. the session is highly successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarians of
Maine
Ellsworth
Goodwin
Bangor
New York
Caroline Waterhouse
Charles H. Boynton
Bar Mills
Buxton
Bucksport Railroad Company
Messrs. Moore
New Bruswick
Dublin Baptist association closes seventy third annual meeting at Keene
The Dublin Baptist association ended a two day session at Keene with eleven churches represented and lively interest noted. A severe Thursday night shower damaged Edwin P Foster’s Keene house as lightning struck the water main, bursting it twice and harming water works. The Pemigewasset Valley railroad survey plans a second route modification from Baker's River to Livermore Falls, with a possible branch to the Pemigewasset river for lumber shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Baptist Association
Keene
Edwin P. Foster
Newmarket Company
Newmarket
William D. Pickman
W. Crowninshield
J. D. W. Joy
George J. Silsbie
W. G. Saltonstall
John Webster
Timothy M. Joy
Silver’s
Pemige
Union Exhibition Society Fair Closes Amid Strong Attendance
The Union Exhibition Society fair at St. Albans closed Friday with unusually large attendance on the final day. The event was financially successful and races improved over yesterday. The 2:38 race was won by John Reamer's Lizzie M. of Baltimore in 2:41, while the Tree for All was claimed by T. M. Tierrey's Village Boy of St. Albans in 2:33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
John Reamer
Lizzie M
Baltimore
T. M. Tierrey
Arlington Universalist Lawn Party Near Pines
Arlington Universalist society hosts a lawn party Thursday evening opposite E C Howards residence. Medford child Francis Fogland fell into the river but was rescued by sister Helen. Dedham fish dealer George W Fisher injured when barrel fell on his leg. Wamesit shoddy mills sued for $10000 to stop sewage pollution in Spicket river. Springfield plans four day state fire engineers convention October 11 to 14 with parade and exhibits at city hall. Land league vs Lowell Sun dispute leads to assault trial. John Doyle convicted of assault, fined 10 dollars and costs, bonds set. Doyle appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Universalist Society of Arlington
E.C. Howard
Francis Fogland
Medford
Helen
George W. Fisher
Dedham
Henry T. Wing & Co
Wamesit
Spicket
Lawrence
Springfield
State Convention of Fire Engineers
City Fire Department
The
Land League
Lowell Sun
Thei
League
John Doyle
Sur
George P. Gardner
Gardner
Crosby
Doyle
Chafee files equity bill to restrain Spragues
Mr Chafee seeks an injunction to stop Spragues from using any part of Quidnick property or interfering with the Sprague estate. Citations returnable Saturday morning. Carrie Brewer daughter of late Gardner Brewer of Fe...ston contributes 400 to Channing Memorial church in Newport and pays 100 for top fair tickets benefiting the same. Vanderbilt and Bennett also subscribed. Gov Littlefield and Lieut Gov Fay invited to Newport torpedo experiments. a torpedo salute honored the governor. Class experiments were practical and successful. board pleased with the programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chafee
Spragues
Quidnick Company
Sprague
Carrie Brewer
Gardner Brewer
Fecston
Channing Memorial Church
Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt
James Gordon Bennett
Gov. Littlefield
Gov. Fay
Newport Torpedo Station
Eastern Connecticut Men and Local Coastal Affairs
The seventy member She Fat Men association met at Watch Hall. heaviest member weighed 303 pounds. Connecticut National Guard officers charter steamer Acapulco for Yorktown celebration with plan to extend trip to Charleston. New Haven carriage factory builds forty two carriages for Natal, South Africa, with canvas tops and stronger wheels. Oyster case in October. James Elphick granted oyster culture section in Greenwich harbor but sold to G. W. Hoffman, mortgage secured. Court of Errors to decide right to sell assigned property. Lawrence Yorker eloped with Mrs Graves of Kent, fled to Ansonia, then deserted, arrested in New Canaan bail set at $1,000. Graves’s home life noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elphick
Fish Commissioners
Greenwich Harbor
G. W. Hoffman
Hoffman
Court of Errors
Lawrence Yorker
Graves
Kent
Ansonia
Canaan
Militia Week Changes Include Multiple Promotions and Discharges
The weekly militia changes list commissioned officers across multiple regiments led by Boston and Shelburne residents. Promotions shift key roles in First and Second Infantry, Fifth and Sixth Infantry, E Company, Ninth Infantry, and Cadet units while several discharges alter command and medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Infantry
T. R. Matthews
Boston
Lowell
Second
H. W. Swan
Shelburne
Merriam
W. M. Johnson
Swan
G. D. Eldredge
Johnson
J. L. Curtis
Phipps
L. H. Bateman
Curtis
Sixth Infantry
F. A. Lapham
Millbury
Chaffin
F. E. Benway
Lapham
Eighth Infantry
G. W. Dow
Lawrence
Kittridge
E. D. Tutt
Marblehead
McCurdy
J. C. Caswell, Jr
Liutenant
Tutt
Ninth Infantry
C. d. F. Madigan
Grady
J. M. Doherty
Riche
Corps of Cadets
T. B. Ticknor
Rich
A. W. Lynde
Metrose
Palaver
A. S. Eldridge
Herbert Morrissey
Naval Academy Candidates Chosen by Local Board
A board of examiners appointed by Congress member Leopold Morse met at Mason Street to select a naval cadet from fourteenth to eighteenth year olds. Fifteen applicants appeared but eight did not reside in the fourth district. seven remaining candidates were tested in basic subjects with Dr. Green conducting the physical exam. The highest overall average will receive the appointment and results will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Academy
Leopold Morse
Samuel A. Green
M. D
Samuel W. Mason
Andrew M. Morton
Mason Street
Noah Blanchard
Herman Hirch
W.S. Hollis
M. J. Pigott
Wallace J. Proctor
Frank F. Snow
W. F. Townsend
Dr. Green
Horticultural Society Exhibition Opens Sept 13
The Horticultural Society prepares a major exhibition at the music hall and horticultural building with extensive displays. The American Pomological Society joins, offering silver plate or money prizes. Wilder medals await meritorious exhibitors. Sept 13 opens the exhibition, Sept 14 begins the eighteenth biennial Pomological Society session at Hon. Marshall P. Wilder’s house. Officials invite all pomology enthusiasts to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Music Hall
Horticultural Bulding
American Pomological Society
The
Pomological Society
Marshall P. Wilder
Horticultual Society
All Day Fishing Trip Promises Moonlight Weekender
The Empire State notes an all day fishing trip underway this morning with a bounty for the largest catch. A large crowd of fishermen will join the voyage, with Sunday planned for another magnificent trip. Moonlight excursions run through the week and Tuesday offers the best views of Nantasket illuminations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire State
Nantasket
The Fine Arts Review From Boston Art Scene
The London visit described by an Art Amateur correspondent recalls Du Maurier society sketches at a Cavendish square salon. Madame Modjeska and Wilde draw attention as artists, with Beheading of John the Baptist by Charles Sprague Vearce praised as a standout American piece. Otis S. Weber returns from Monhegan to prepare works for the Mechanics fair while pursuing sea studies. Harvey Young recovers and works on portraits, including one with Napoleon’s curtain. John B. Johnson and Foxcroft Cole plan later trips, Carie Frazer continues intaglio heads, and S Emil Carlsen journeys along the coast. C R Grant remains in Vermont studying figures as he returns soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Art Amateur
du Maurier
Cavendish Square
Madame Modjeska
America
Sear Wilde
Punch
Jellaby Postlethwaite
New York
Atlantic
de Maurier
Charles Sprague Vearce
John the Baptist
Paris
Abraham
Isaac
Williams & Everett’s
Monhegan
Imart
Boston
William E. Norton
Mount Desert
Weber
Harvey Young
Napoleon the Great
Marie Louise
W. H. Hilliard
Nantasket Beach
Mr. Hilliard
Palmer, Bachelder & Co
John B. Johnson
Maine
Foxcroft Cole
Gloucester
Milton
Pastorias
Carie Frazer
S. Emil Carlsen
Scituate
C. R. Grant
Vermont
Rice's Mammoth Surprise at Globe and Detroit shows
Rice's Mammoth Surprise at the Globe theatre today offers matinee of The Mascotte and evening Billee Taylor with a long celebrity cast led by Eugene Clarke and Henry E. Dixey. Next week Willie Edouin's Sparks company and Gus Williams's Wanted A Carpenter premiere across Detroit venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Williams
Detroit Opera House
A. R. Calhoun
G. T. Lanigan
Keiser
Detroit Free Press
Higgins
Tannhauser
Wagner
Verdi
Downing
Cavalry
Maj
Follett
Olivette
Audran
Wein, Weib
Gesang
Strauss
Martha
Messrs
Marinan Ayg Devine
Sullivan
Galop
Atiin Park Theatre
Gunter
John T. Raymond
New York
Gaiety Theatre
Polk
Ill Welsh Wright gravely ill amid Wilkesbarre illness news
Hon Hendrick B Wright, long ill with dropsy and confined to his room for nearly ten weeks in Wilkesbarre, grew much worse on Tuesday night. Doctors caution against exhausting treatment, as fears for his life rise among relatives. Col William P Chilton, Alabama politician and son of Chief Justice Chilton, touted as a possible gubernatorial candidate by Alabama powers. Professor Dwight of Yale preached a memorial sermon at Litchfield on Origens Seymour, praising the deceased’s charity. Daniel the Virginia debt-payer challenged Cameron, a Republican repudiationist, in debates, uttering Virginia’s pay to the utmost farthing line. Aaron Thompson wed Alice Bayley in Somerville, with gifts from ex-Senator Sargent. General Niles’s relic drumsticks from Saratoga to New Orleans and beyond trace a martial lineage to the grand review at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. M. Sweat
Portland
Lorenzo Delmonico
Sharon Springs
N.Y
H. D. McLeod
St. John and Maine Railway
Winnipeg
Frank Lord
Curtis
Joyce
Boston
Paris
Mary Clemmer
Washington
Newport
Hotel Vendome
George Riddle
Newport Casino
D. B. Fearing
Marietta
Chickamauga
Mark Dennett
Kittery
York Beach
Herr Herzog
Alsace and Lorraine
Long Branch
George W. Childs
Charles McDonald Brown
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First Wheat Arrives at Winnipeg In Fine Quality
The season's first new wheat reaches Winnipeg Manitoba at eighty cents per bushel praised for its quality. A Kingston youth Martin, who aided a destitute Irishman years ago, learns the beggar left him an estate exceeding 7060 dollars. James B Pond responds to Isabel Stone Pond in their New York separation suit with a general denial and adultery accusation. A man Creghini arrested in Wilmington for delirium tremens was in town seeking funds to build a non sectarian church in Rome. The Industrial League of America mails a tariff convention proposal to manufacturers outlining England's aggressive policy and urging united action to protect home industry.
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Lowell Times: Greenback platform calls for gov telegraph control
The Worcester convention urges government ownership of telegraph lines and free daily news at every telegraphic office for wide dissemination. An amendment proposes government handling of flour trade with open barrels at convenient points and bulk shares for editors to distribute the common pabulum of humanity.
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Worcester
Death toll rises from consumption near Lake Placid region
Two or three deaths from consumption are reported from the region near Lake Placid within a week. Through the summer nineteen deaths were reported throughout the Adirondack region among the cases sent there for benefit. This mortality is probably caused by dampness near the lakes, temperature changes, and poor nourishment in houses and camps. Only a few have found relief from this disease in those mountains.
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Lake Placid
Adirondack
Flippers Blood Facts Stir Newspaper Debate
The Chicago Herald notes Boston Post criticism of Flipper as an Afro contented subject while forgery and embezzlement occur across races. Detroit Free Press cites white blood as culpable, while African lineage appears in the scandal. The piece asserts blood mattered less than opportunities in the case.
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Miner Injured In Navajo Mine Plank Fall
A miner in the Navajo mine fell eighty seven feet and struck head first on a plank. He suffered a severe cut to the back of the head and another to the face, but the next day he was comfortable and hopes for a speedy recovery.
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San Francisco
Liquor license hearings wrap as commissioners tour sites
The police commissioners finished hearings on liquor license applications and will review appointment matters in a few weeks. Gargan and Jones inspected premises while Chairman Walker plans a Saratoga rest. Friday liquor seizures covered Portland, Sudbury, and Merrimac streets with several named individuals and addresses.
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Enoch P. Young
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James Korr
Sudbury Street
Louis A. Young
Doc's
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J. H. Snow
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