Serious irregularities in Alabama Claims drafts disclosed
Washington September reports a dispute over Alabama award drafts. Comptroller Durham halted payments after Manning the Boston lawyer exposed that drafts were issued to opponents despite ongoing controversy. Clerks faced offers to alter warrants. Treasury officials expect a new rule to require payments to interested parties and upfront attorney retainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Alabama
Manning
Boston
Durham
Treasury
Harrington
Jordan
Uestion
Fairchild
Alabama Claims Court
Treasury Bureau of
Libel accusation over Judge Durham speech plagiarism
A Washington report describes Kentucky politicians accusing Judge Durham of lifting passages from James McKenzie and Gustave Seehlicher speeches. It notes Durham asserted he quoted from a newspaper with no credit given, while McKenzie has not disclosed his sources amid suspicions of collusion with Governor Proctor Knott. The tale originated in Frankfort, Kentucky, as Durham lay ill in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindton
Sprcray
Kentucky
Judge Durham
Treasury
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
I. L. Ridgely
James McKenzie
Gustave Seehlicher
Texas
Durham
McKenzie
Governor Proctor Knotl
Frankfort
Terrible collision averted on Boston and Lowell line
A derailment near Concord Junction endangered 260 excursion passengers to the Weirs as the Montreal express collided with a stationary Lowell engine. Both locomotives wrecked but crews escaped with minor injuries. Signals misread. catastrophe averted, sparking anxious inquiries.
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Sordan
Boston & Lowell
Weirs
Concord Junction
Concord Railroad
Lowell
Montreal Express
Montreal
Geronimo Surrenders Reported After Indian Stand
Lieutenant Clarke arrives with Milesses intel as General Lawton marches. Geronimo claims his band is out of Lieben end ammunition and will surrender unconditionally. Tombstone dispatch notes Joan Siaceh reports Geronimo and family captives en route to Fort Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogangs
Ari
Clarke
Aalabasas
Milesses
Lawton
Geronimo
Lieber
Ari. Despatel
Joan Siaceh
An Bernardino Ranch
Fort Bowie
Monarch Without a Throne Prince Alexander Abdicates Bulgaria
Prince Alexander announces abdication citing Czarist objections and plans a regency. Bulgaria factions split with pro Russia officers resisting, while Vienna Berlin and London react with concern amid rumors Russia may place Duke of Oldenburg on the throne. Alexander may travel to Servia Darmstadt and England after leaving Sofia. Nations Assembly decree issued in Philipopolis.
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Soria
Alexander
Bulgaria
Bugaria
M. Kaxaveloff
Russia
Duke of Oldenburg
St. Petersburg
London
Berlin
William
Vienna
Austria
Sofia
Servia
Darmstadt
England
Athens
Ephemeris
Philippopolis
Nations Assembly
COL ALLEN RETURNS FROM Western tour and Bayou inquiry
Congressman Charles H. Allen of Lowell arrived after a seven tenths Western trip reaching as far as Arizona. A special sub committee on Indian affairs he says the trip was broadly successful and he expects to resume campaigning where needed. He views Donovan as unlikely to erode Lowell support and feels confident in the country towns. He is in solid health and ready to stump again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Allen
Lowell
Arizona
Chicago
Young’s
Allen
Eighth
Donovan
Frye Denies Remarks Attributed To Him In Houston Speech
Bancor Me Sept 5 Tomorrow's Whie reports Senator Frye denounces misstatements from a Houston speech. He says he had not seen the report before and disputed claims of derogatory remarks about Blaine. He praised Blaine and Gladstone, and notes suppression of part of his Waterville remarks.
Men Reportedly Throw Body From Warren Bridge
North End police investigated a possible murder report after two men aboard a four wheeled herdic stopped near Fitchburg depot, seized a bundle wrapped in white sheets, and threw it into the Charles River near Warren Bridge. The bundle vanished as harbor boats searched, investigators suspect a dead dog or a practical joke, with no bodies found by late morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Charles River
Warren Bridge
Hines
Fitchburg
Mayflower Rumor Dampens No Sail to Cup Races
New York rumor claimed the Mayflower toppled at dry dock and could not sail against the Galatea. Lieutenant Henn contacted the New York Yacht Club, offering to accept club action on postponement or a different challenger. Boon, owner of the Galatea, reacted with relief at the miss. Reporters flocked to the Mayflower’s dock to verify the sensational tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henn
New York Yacht Club
Boone
All Quiet at Birimuda Steamer Reports Bermuda Earthquake Notice
New York Sept 5 Officers of the steamer Trinidad which left Bermuda Thursday report that up to the time of departure there had been no signs of an earthquake on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birimuda
New York
Trinidad
Bermuda
James A Wallace and Nellie Wallace Arrested for Embezzlement
James A Wallace and his wife Nellie were arrested by the fifth division for embezzling 4760 gold from Mary Keene who had just arrived in the country and stayed at No 17 Florence street. They persuaded her to have the gold changed into bank notes, then appropriated the funds for their own use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wallace
Nellie
Mary Keene
Mise Keene
Wallaces
Florence Street
Indian rights hinge on Dawes and Long in crisis Senate
The transcript quotes Herbert Welsh on the danger to Indian rights if Mr Dawes retires from the Senate and Mr Long moves to the Senate. Dawes is praised for his influential leadership on the Indian question, while Long’s potential departure from the House to the Senate could deepen the loss, risking the future of Indian legislation. The piece stresses the need for an experienced hand to guide policy during a critical period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Welsh
National Indian Rights Association
Dawes
Senate
Washington
Longe
House
Long
Non-Partisan Convention Seen As Political Edge Taker
Political circles note a Worcester meeting planned for September 16 as a near sham non partisan temperance event. Critics warn it mirrors the anti-saloon conference and aims to sway Republican strategy before the state and national conventions. The plan is to avoid Prohibitionists and offer milder resolutions to force a party choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PFHAT
Worcester
Tremont Temple
Ex Senator Bates to preside at temperance meeting stirred Worcester church row
Local uproar erupted as ex senator Bates was slated to lead a mass temperance gathering in a Worcester church. The Worcester Telegram blasted Bates portraying him as a political aspirant and questioned church leadership. The committee then decided Rev A E P Perkins would preside and Rev Hugh Montgomery would explain the dispute.
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Bates
Worcester
Worcester Telegram
anti-Andover
Prentice
Tnler
Plymouh
Lugh Montgomery
Massachusetts Politicians in 1880s Gossip and Conventions
Springfield Republican outlines gossip on Foon Butler's 1882 election and Governor Long's long term from 1880 to 1882. It notes Democratic turnout, Middlesex county planning a county convention, civil service reforms, and delegates from Great Barrington to the state convention. It also mentions Dawes discussing Indians at Deerfield and Long's planned cattle show visit, signaling political maneuvering in 1883 Massachusetts.
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Foon Butler
Kosten
Long
Springfield
Butler
Massachusetts
Democratic State Committee
Middlesex County Committee
Civil Service Commissioners
Barrington
H. C. Joyner
Robert McDonald
Charles Watson
Ward Lewis
H. C. Hasland
Dawes
Deerfield
Governor Long
Angtica
Political Maneuvering Sparks Looming Campaign in Massachusetts
Ex governor Long’s city supporters and a Prohibition committee head the scene as Worcester district Republicans prepare a convention on the 30th. Labor leaders in the seventh district meet at Haverhill to align for the election. J H Millett faces criticism over police and closing laws as Malden’s crowded field foresees no winner. Greenfield notes Dawes and Bankrow rivalries influence the fight, while Otis and Haile vie in a shared Congressional district. Hathorne of the seventh Suffolk shows potential for a Senate seat, with backing seen if he accepts.
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Long
Brockton
W. Lathaway
W. D. Packard
8. L. Beal
Augustus Tinkham
Charles Saunders
W. H. Willett
T. E. Taylor
Worcester
Seventh Congressional District
Haverhill
J. H. Millett
Malden
Greenfield
Springfield Republican
Washburn
Dawes
Franklin
Bank Row
the Herald
Haile
Springfield
General Otis
Otis
Messrs. Haile
Fitchburg
Rodney Wallace
Congressional
Orange
William Whiting
Holyoke
E. J. Hathorne
Suffolk
Alto
Remnant of New England Fisheries Questioned
A letter to the editor argues that restrictive trade policies have reduced the American marine interests to a handful of fishing schooners largely owned or crewed by Canadians, questioning whether the nation will accept such a diminished fleet. Dated Boston September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Ann
Nova
ADIRONDACK TRIP FOR SENATOR PHILLIPS REPORTED
Springfield Republican notes Senator Phillips begins a two week tour of the Adirondack region and will spend Sunday at Saratoga. The column reflects on Democratic party dynamics and a forthcoming governor nomination with Grinnell as leader, while addressing Republican senatorial contests and internal party concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Phillips
Adirondack
Saratoga
Grinnell and
Harmony
Worcester Times
Mr. Grinnell
Body of Charles B. Willis Recovered After Yacht Collision
The body of Charles B. Willis of Dorchester, drowned near Fort Warren during the Aug. 25 collision of the Edith yacht and the Chatham steamer, was recovered off Long Island yesterday morning. It was taken to Hingham and turned over to the local medical examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Willis
Dorchester
Fort Warren
Edith
Chatham
Long Island
Hingham
Poisoning of guests blamed on adulterated milk
News in brief reports several hotels in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove were poisoned by adulterated milk. Warrants issued for multiple milkmen to be prosecuted by state authorities. Also noted are identifications of locals, ship arrivals with cargoes, a fatal canal accident in Holyoke, a wrestling match in Nashua, and other regional notices.
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Asbury Ark
Ocean Grove
Somerville
Benjamin Brazier
East Gloucester
Belle A. Kanss
Mollie Adams
Gloucester
General Stampede Expected In Salem Tanners Strike
Salem on September fifth reports the eighth week of a great strike by Knights of Labor in Salem and Peabody tanneries and carrying shops. A general stampede from the order is anticipated this week as yards reopen under an employer circular. Some workers return while leaders struggle to hold back the mass. manufacturers refuse to negotiate and a mass meeting condemns that action. Charles Harrington and company thrive amid the turmoil, selling leather at strong prices.
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Salem
Salem and Peabody
Knights
Knights of Labor of
Peabody
Stone & Parshley’s
Thomas J. Proctor
Audecurriers
Lyceum Hall
Salem and
Charles Harrington & c
General Lloyd Aspinwall Dies in Bristol Rhode Island
General Lloyd Aspinwall died in Bristol Rhode Island after a brief illness. Born in New York in 1835, he served in the Fourth Regiment of artillery, rose to lieutenant colonel and colonel, organized the Twenty second Regiment, and led the First Division as senior officer of the National Guard. He reported the Fredericksburg battle to President Lincoln and helped promote state military affairs, including rifle ranges. he married the daughter of William Bradford De Wolf and leaves several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Aspinwall
Bristol
R. I
New York
Twenty-second
Aspinwall
Newbern
Fredericksburg
Lincoln
National Guard
State Military Association
William Bradford de Wolf
Dr. Albert H. Crosby of Concord Dies of Apoplexy
Dr. Albert H. Crosby of Concord New Hampshire died yesterday at the home of his son in law Colonel E H Gilman of Exeter from apoplexy. He was born April 23 1826 in Gilmanton educated at Dartmouth Harvard Law then medicine and served in Civil War medical posts. He practiced in Francestown Wells River and Concord and held multiple medical and civic roles including pension examiner prison physician and St Pauls school physician. He was a Royal Arch Mason Knight of Pythias and a Grand Army member leaving a widow and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Crosby
Concord
N. H
E. H. Gilman
Exeter
Dixi Crosby
Gilmanton
Dartmouth College
Nathan Crosby
Lowell
Harvard Law School
Francestown
New York City
Hanover
Wells River
Crosby
Columbus College Hospital
Washington
Thirteenth Regiment
Veteran Relief Corps
New Hampshire
St. Paul’s School
Lor. Crosby
Royal Arch
Pythias
Grand Army
Samuel Morley Dies Prominent Protestant Nonconformist Leader
Samuel Morley, once a member of the English Parliament, died Saturday night. A notable champion of Protestant nonconformity, he supported the cause with numerous liberal gifts. Born in 1809, Morley’s death marks the loss of a long time advocate and benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Morley
Antarctic explorations: Australia eyes Antarctic voyage with help
London News notes Australians may mimic British Arctic ventures by pursuing Antarctic exploration. Victorian government may support a colonial expedition, suggesting a naval ship loan from the Royal Navy. The piece cites past naval expeditions and questions readiness of government vessels for exploration. In a separate brief, Josephine Enberg of Pittsfield died after a kerosene lamp caused fatal burns, six hours after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nare
Josephine Enberg
Pittsfield
Secret Drains Cured by System. World’s Despess Association Ad
Secret involuntary drains upon the system promptly cured. Large book detailing remedies offered for 10 cents in stamps. Address World’s Dis pess Association, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Dispess Association
Main Street
Uffalo
Kendall vs 120000 feet spruce hanger shipping suit
United States District Court on September fourth heard libel for demurrage over delay in providing proper dischargeplace. Court ruled for libellant ten days demurrage at 87 per day plus balance of freight totaling 127. J B Richardson represented libellant and S D Charles for claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Kendall
J. B. Richardson
D. Charles
Boston Post Rejuvenated Under New Editor Edwin M Bacon
A long praise-filled survey traces the Boston Post’s transformation under Edwin M Bacon to an eight page quarto form. Editors and multiple newspapers commend its livelier type, refined layout, broader content, and improved facilities signaling a promising new era for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mail and Express
Boston Post
E. M. Bacon
Post
Syracuse Herald
Worcester Gazette
Edwin M. Bacon
Albany Argus
Argus
The
Boston
Rutland Herald
Colonel Greene
Springfield Union
Advertiser
Journal, Globe and Herald
Roxbury
Bridgewater Independent
Lorange
Edwin Mr. Bacon
Boston Theatre Programs Mixed with Harbor Lights
The Boston stage listings note Henry Chantrau in Kit the Arkansas Traveller at the Boston Theatre and Harbor Lights at the Boston Museum Evening shows. GLOBE THEATRE presents Over the Garden Wall, Promenade Concerts at PAe Theatre, The Little Tycoon at Hollis Street Theatre, and Robert Downing in Spartacus the Gladiator at Hollis Street. Howard Atheneum continues with the Nelson Specialty Company in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry Chantrau
Arkansas Traveller
Boston Museum
Harbor Lights
Globe Theatre
Auctions Include Shoes Real Estate and More in City Sales
Sales at auction listed today include shoes from A. S. Richards & Co at New York and Lippincott Son & Co in Philadelphia, plus boots from Samuel Bunting's Sons and real estate handled by S. R. Knights & Co. The notices highlight city sales, dates, and involved firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Richards & Co
New Ote
Lippincott, Son & Co
Philadelphich
Samuel Bunting
Philadelphia
Marriages in Boston and nearby cities September 2
Nicker son and Eva Dustin wed in Boston. Merrill Witham and May Laskey marry in Boston. Goodale Montgomery unite in Wakefield with Margaret Montgomery. Arthur Roberts weds Mary Folger in Cambridgeport. Charles Simms weds Jane Watkins in Somerville. John Vonderheide weds Annie Doyle in Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
J. R. Thurston
Whitinsville
Mass
Greenleaf A. Goodale
U.S. al
Margaret Montgomery
William Montgomery
Wakefield
Roberts Folger
Cambridgeport
George W. Briggs
Arthur Wellington Roberts
Mary Lawrence
George H. Folger
Simms—Watkins
Somerville
George W. Durell
Charles E. Simms
Jane Watkins
Vonderheide—Doyle
John Vonderheide
Annie Doyle
Deaths notice roundup with multiple Boston area names
In this city notices death entries for W H Barnes Warren M Baker Eliza L Carnes Ebben Ellingwood Louisa G Allen Millie Brown William Bertrand Harris Captain Samuel L Jenkins Ernest G Loomis Herbert A Stedman Dr Charles Dudley Homans Susan Heard Swett funeral details incomplete and scattered across Cohasset Melrose Newtonville Cambridgeport Schooner Head Bev erly Marlboro Street Trinity Church and local cemeteries with ages from 2 to 80 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A
Annie J
Harry G. Stedman
Homans
Schooner Head
Mt. Desert Island
Charles Dudley Homans
King’s Chase
Marlboro Street
Lenox
Susan Heard
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Bosten & Lowell Railroad
Prince Alexander
Eulgaria
Col. Allen
Seventh District
Bisheries
Frye
Police
the State Press
Lowell News
United States
General Court
Fall River News
Fall River
John L. Otis
Northampton
Brackett
Franklin Sentinel
Taylor
the Globe
John Chalmers
Parsons Paper Company
George H. Kelly
Nashua
N. E
Edwin Ferrin
Pepperell
New Bedford
Peerlesa
Noncaitt
Cutter Beetle
Hemenway
Salmon P. Chase
Spain
Whitman
Samuel Watta
John Zee
St. Albans
Antarctic Explorations
London News
United States District Court
Nelson, J
the New Post
Lynn Bee
Thlaverhill Bulletin
Green Bay
Portland Argus
Brookline Chronicle
Bacon
Earea Py
aneenyy + Pea —Real Estate
S. R. Knights & Co
Beacom Sr
Meredith & Nelson
RB. M. Field
Sims and Pettitt
Adelphi Theatr
Hollis ST. Theatre
Isaa
America
Robert Downina
Boston Theatre
Hugene Tomperins
Crizes
Kit
ARRAS
Herne
John Stetson
Knight
James O'Neill
Aionte Cristo
Temple Theatre
Comic Operg Company
Annie Pixley
Howard Athenaum
the Nelson Specialty Co
Hinghan, Hull and
Downer Landing
Gov. Andrew
General Lincoln
India Wharf
South Pier
Hull
Downer
Downer Laxking
Melville Garden
G. P. Cushing
Nantasket
Pemberton
de Dustan
G-T. A
E. G. Peirce
Hew Pacific Hotel
W. B. Hathaway
Prop
Fr Rr
Central Wharf
T ‘Cin
Arcly
Pat. E
Ant
Democratic City
Meionaon
Tremont Street
Jouln H. Lee
H. E. Brapy
Sec
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