Notable Deaths and Disasters Across Towns and Nations
A pensioner from the War of 1812 dies at 91 in Lumpkin Georgia. Chicago’s Grand Opera House closes amid Hess opera company trouble. Texas fever hits a castle near Chat ham. A quarantine against finois is proposed by Kansas authorities. Robberies strike Chico California travelers and Hell's Half Acre road, while hoodlums disrupt Mellville Pennsylvania campgrounds. Clergymen attacked, leaders arrested. Greely expedition leader Seret Fredericks eyes Arctic return. Wilkes-Barre coal mine cave-in deemed less severe, work to resume soon. Non-union moulders walk out at Redway and Burton foundries amid intimidation. a stabbing occurs. Scientific society figures entertain Grant at Long Branch. Poison mystery surrounds Reading Pennsylvania death. Baltimore and Ohio passenger train hits a cow near Belton. all cars derailed, fireman killed. Michigan Central’s New Buffalo pair drown while rescuing a swimmer at Tolleston. Knights of Labor hold Philadelphia assembly. Powdery and Turner reelected to top posts. Greely party men Brainerd Long Cornell recalled from exhibition to report to Portsmouth. Chicago probate court clears Patterson’s misconduct doubts in Storey estate case. Chicago board of trade member Downie found dead with bullet wound. brother arrested for murder. Old Defenders association dissolves, few survivors, last reunion nearly deserted. Plumbing materials association warns architects against extreme trades-union demands.
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Thomas Simpson
Lumpkin
Hess Opera
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Chatham
Finois
Kansas
Elliott
Chico
Cal
Hell’s Half- Acre
National Park
Mellville
J.J. Carmnany
Seret
J. R. Fredericks
Greely Polar
Arctic
Smith Sound
Wilksbarre
P. P. Redway
Burton
American Science Association
Isaac Lea
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Long Branch
Gen. Grant
Jacob Riegle
Reading
Ind
Long
Cornell
Greely
Drew’s Museum
Cleveland
Secretary of War
Portsmouth
N. H
Septimus Water
William Henry Smith
Wilbur F. Storey
Charles
North Point
Baltimore
Association of Dealers and Manufacturers In
New York
Multiple arrests and local incidents reported in Fall River era
S. W. Chase of Haverhill is arrested for obtaining 100 at Merrimac National Bank with a forged check. Thomas Arnoux of Farmington in custody after weeks of drunkenness. his sick wife died from neglect. Clarence Moody of Bellows Falls left town with debts around 6000 dollars. A Peterboro Hillsboro railroad accident report cites driver carelessness. John H. Slavin of Providence shot his father William Slavin. William Harris of Lawrence stabbed. assailants German. Fall River real estate values rise. taxes set at 857,632.67 dollars. Divorce petition filed in Rhode Island courts by Mrs. Fosdick against Charles D. Fosdick seeking custody. Rev. J. W. Horne killed by an oncoming train near Fairfield. White Mountain Express collision injures East Princeton stage near Oakdale. driver gravely injured. Plymouth district court grants Tolman case on dike explosion. government fails to prove case. Tolman held for grand jury on another matter.
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George H. Pritchard
George Nichols
Peterporo
Hillsboro
John H. Slavin
Providence
R. I
William Slavin
Slavin
William Harris
Lawrence
Mass
City
F. W. Korb
Edward Claus
Alfred Slagel
Fall River
Rhode Island
Fosdick
New York
Bainbridge Clark
Charles D. Fosdick
Charles
Paulding
J. W. Horne
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Southport
Plymouth
Henry Tolman
Marshfield
Green Harbor
Williams
Danforth
Davis
Charles S. Davis
Hosea Kingman
Bridgewater
Editor Grimke Named Honorary Commissioner for Massachusetts
The Hub announces Editor Grimke appointed honorary commissioner for Massachusetts in the departments of colored exhibits for the World’s Exposition in New Orleans next December. A family gathering at Wareham on September 5 celebrated the 90th birthday of Mr M S Lincoln, Boston merchant, with friends offering congratulations despite declining health.
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Grimke
the Hub
State of
Massachusetts
Department of Colored
New Orleans
Wareham
M.S. Lincoln
Boston
Rumor says Andrews will be restored as city marshal
In Portland Maine the Argus reports that inquiry shows the full court will not sustain the removal proceedings against Andrews. The rumor says the decision is illegal and Andrews will soon be restored to his office as city marshal.
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Portland
the Argus
Andrews
British scientists depart Niagara for Philadelphia convention
Niagara Falls Ont Sept 7 The party of British scientists who have been there sightseeing left this afternoon for Philadelphia to attend the Electrical convention now in session there. Another party goes tomorrow.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Philadelphia
In Memory of a Bishop Memorial Services in Georgia
Memorial services for Bishop Pierce were held today across Georgia with large congregations and widespread mourning in Savannah and other cities. The event reflected deep communal grief as communities paid tribute to the late church leader.
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Savannah
Bishop Pierce
Georgia
Maine Republicans expect victory but fear a narrow win
Special dispatch from Augusta Maine notes a campaign nearing end with Republicans hoping for a Robie victory but hedging on a large majority. Reports say party hopes have shifted from 25,000 to seven or eight thousand while Blaine Irish clubs and anti prohibitory actions color the race. Dems led by Redman protest graft and import speakers, while Maine voters prepare for a contested outcome.
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Boston Post
Avagusta
Maine
Robie
Judge Redman
Reed
Milliken
Republians
Blaine
Bar Harbor
Augusta
Portland
Republicans Hold Strong Money Lead in Dexter Maine
Despatch from Dexter Maine notes Republicans are financially ready to win, while criticizing Democratic and national committees for neglect. It forecasts gains in Dexter area, cites tariff anger, and argues that tariff reform is needed as Morrison bill moves through committee with lumber duty free only for certain items.
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Dexter
State Democratic Committee
National Committee
Crosby
Hannibal Hamlin
Hamlin
Dexter Village
HS. Dole
Dexter Co-operative Store
Hannibal
Morrison
Blaine and the Republican Candidacy in 1884
The Troy Times critiques James G. Blaine after past GOP disappointments and current slating demands. It suggests his pressure for secretary of state, hints at disloyalty if not victorious, and questions whether his moves would betray the party if not chosen.
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Can
Troy Times
Garfield
Blaine
Maine
Union
Ohio
Indiana
Delaware
Chicago
Vermont GOP chairman mocked as foolish in tainted note
The New York Times criticizes Warren Gibbs, Vermont Republican state committee chair, for congratulating Blaine on his nomination. The piece argues the Vermont canvass misread the issues, noting a 10 percent GOP vote loss across five states and predicting broader Democratic gains, with blame on an alleged “still hunt.”
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New York Times
Warren Gibbs
Vermont
Republican State Committee
Blaine
Gibbs
Warren Gibb
Mr. McPherson
New York
Ohio
Connecticut
Indiana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Muncie
Ind
Hendricks
Texas
Dallas
Nebraska Republican State Committee
Gov
Dawes
Brewster
Gresham
Mulligan Raises Tempest Over Blaine Campaign
In Boston Mulligan, a respected business figure, holds powerful Blaine letters and vows to reveal more. He promises to shape the next two months of the Blaine canvass, intimidating rivals as he arranges papers and keeps temper in check.
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Blaine
Mulligan
Boston
Blaine Blatherskite
Prohibitory Nomination and Amesbury Political Drift
Mr Seelye declines a prohibitory nomination while Henry Faxon emerges as likely candidate. The Boston Post notes Amesbury political climate, caucus tension, and local views on Cleveland Butler and Bracket races. Parallel reports from Worcester and Melrose reference district attorney plans, party banners, and upcoming Republican efforts to save Ohio.
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Seelye
Jewell
Ohio
Abbott
Congress
Butler
Boston
Somerville
Cambridge
Tremont Temple
George S. Boutwell
Meronnon
Charles Almy
New Bedford
George Kempton
Julius H. Seelye
Henry
Tammany Hall Backs Democratic National Ticket
New York report shows Tammany hall leaders in districts meeting with John Kelly to gauge voter sentiment on the Democratic presidential nomination. Cleveland favored by many, Butler supported by some, with an uneventful plan for a county ticket and a committee to draft resolutions before broader discussion.
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Tammany Hall
New York
John Kelly
Kelly
Cleveland
Butler
Committee On Organization
General Committee
Tammany
Boston Post
Augnsta
Blaine
Bar Harbor
Missouri
John M. Glover
Illinois
Frank Lawler
Finerty
Michigan
C. C. Comstock
Oregon
K. W. Armstrong
Republian
Ohio
T. H. Weller
Funeral Planned for Secretary Folger in Geneva and Washington
Geneva residents gather at Linden hall to honor Charles W Folger with a funeral on September 9. President Arthur and cabinet, court of appeals judges, and Gov Cleveland expected to attend. Treasury officials across the nation close offices at 2 PM for the service in Geneva. Chandler and Gresham travel for the obsequies and special orders appoint officers to represent the department.
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Geneva
N. Y
Folger
Linden Hall
Arthur
Court of Appeals
Cleveland
Hill
Charles W. Folger
Sperry
Butler
Chief Burrell
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Cleveland and Hendrick Club
A. M. Patterson
United States
Hobart College
Folger Corps
WN. Ge
Independent Battery of Artillery
Fire Department of
Swift
Sigma Phi Fraternity
First Presbyterian Church
A. J. Upson
Auburn Theological Seminary
Washington
D. C
Chandler
Gresham
Treasury
Coon
Treasury Department
H. C. Johnson
W. Lawrence
A. N. Wyman
Charles Beardsley
Albany
Farnsworth
Elmira
Democrats
Corning
Walker
Shark slays danger at Stapleton as coast guard aids
In Staten Island a swimmer Thos Kochler neared a large shark during a fatal hunt while a nearby coast wrecking service man named Taylor leaped in with a knife to save him. The beast was slain. Kochler was rescued, and the incident follows a period of increased shark activity in New York Harbor.
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Post
Blaine
South
Boston Post
The
New Hampshire
Butler
Cleveland
H. Frank Moulton
Columbia
S. C
New York
New York Harbor
Staten Island
Stapleton
Thos. Kochler
Kochler
Taylor
Koehler
Exposition on State Association Membership at the Capital
A Washington note discusses a civil service circular urging state association membership with a $5 two year fee. Dorman B. Eaton questions the legality and partisan dangers of such groups. The reply warns against using merit system posts for political activity and the risk of removal for electioneering within departments.
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Washington
Dorman B. Eaton
Civil Service Commission
Haton
Contemplated New England Rivers and Harbors Improvements
Washington dispatch outlines Lieut. Col. George H. Elliott’s annual report on Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island river and harbor works. It lists contemplated projects funds available and requested for the year ending June 30 1884 including Nantucket Woods Hole Wareham Pawtucket Narragansett Bay and other harbors with figures for each item and overall program.
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Washington, D. C
George H. Elliott
Corps of Engineers
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Nantucket Harbor
Woods Hall Harbor
Wareham Harbor
Pawtucket River
Narragansett Bay
Block Island Harbor
Stonington Harbor
Newport Harbor
Skeleton of Woman Found in Western Massachusetts Woods
Palmer residents report a woman's skeleton discovered in a wooded area five miles from Palmer near the Palmer Brimfield road. A colored laborer found a burial-site remains with three tin boxes containing a handkerchief, a thimble, buttons, money, matches, and clothing fragments. Dr Holpreck examined the bones and dated the remains as five to six years old. The skull is intact except for some teeth. other bones and teeth are missing. Authorities await further facts and consider this likely a wandering, demented female death with no missing person identified locally.
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Massachusetts
Palmer
Mass
Brimfield
Fosket
Fosket Mills
Holpreck
Hampden County
Ree
Funeral held for Hon. Henry B. Anthony in Providence
The funeral of Rhode Island's senior senator Hon. Henry B. Anthony was accorded at noon in Providence’s First Congregational Church. Attendees included judges and officials, President Arthur, and senators. services by Rev. Augustus Woodbury ended with interment at Swan Point cemetery.
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Providence
R. I
Henry B. Anthony
Rhode Island
First Congregational Church
Benefit Street
W. H. Canaday
Senate
Christie
Manchester
Doyle
United States
Arthur
Brewster
William Goddard
William Cammell
Walter Ss. Burgess
G. H. Browne
C. C. van Zandt
W. W. Hoppin
Henry W. Gardner
E. H. Hazard
Augustus Woodbury
Westminster Church
Swan Point
Kate Murray Arrested For Jewelry Theft From Employer
Kate Murray was arrested in New York on charges of stealing jewelry worth 2000 dollars and cash from her employer Mrs. William Henry Hatch, described as a baroness and wife of a Wall Street broker. Pawn tickets were found linking her to the stolen items.
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New York
Kate Murray
William Henry Hatch
Wallstreet
Anthony Comstock
United States
Griffiths
William Moore
Court of London
Alberto Marino
Richard Walsh
Long Island City
Walsh
Lacompte
Board of Aldermen
Broadway Surface Railroad Company
Robert Newcomb
Wheeler & Co
Canadian government imposes immediate cattle quarantine
Ottawa announces a quarantine to inspect all cattle entering Canada along the boundary line. Complaints arise over American fishing crews near Labrador taking mackerel outside regulation size. Toronto notes BC inquiry on Chinese immigration will urge regulation or restriction.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Canada
Labrador
Toronto
British Columbia
Defendants seek court ruling on interrogatories in Blaine Sentinel suit
In Indianapolis on September 6 the defendants move for the court to rule against the plaintiff regarding the interrogatories attached to the defendants answer. No argument was heard as Judge Woods leaves for Fort Wayne Monday to hold court. A ruling will likely take several days. plaintiffs counsel have not refused to answer.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Blaine-Sentinel
Corner stone laid for St. Peter's church in Worcester
In Worcester on September 7 the corner stone of the new St. Peter's church was laid with Catholic rites by Bishop O Reilly of Springfield. A large crowd attended including local Irish societies and Lieut James Early who led a street parade as chief marshal. Rev W S Burke of Westboro delivered the sermon.
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Worcester
Mass
St. Peter’s Church
D. H Oneill
O’ Reilly
Springfield
James
J. Burke
Westboro
Hull Yacht Club regatta ends with calm finishes and protests
The Hull Yacht club hosted its third championship regatta on Saturday with five classes racing off the club house. A light westerly breeze faded to a near calm, forcing finish times to be recorded outside the harbor lines. Protests arose over vessel lengths and pennant rules, while prizes went to Shadow, Rambler, Sea Bird, Kitty, and Mirage, with further legs planned for several boats. An Oregon House dinner followed, and Beverly Yacht Club held its ninety third regatta at Monument Beach with classes from sloops to catrigs, won by Curlew, Surprise, Almira, Myrtle, Good Luck, Fannus, Dolly, and Alice. The Witch won a tiebreaker in Beverly’s fourth class over Rita at Marblehead.
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Hull Yacht Club
Hull
Pemberton
Kismet
Spray
Viva
Banneret
Transit
Oregon House
Pagoda Quartette
Boston
Wesley A.gove
Beverly Yyachtsmen
Beverly Yacht Club
Monument Beach
Curlew
Surprise
Almira
Myrtle
Good Luck
Fannus
Dolly
Alice
Witch
B. B. Crowningshield
Rita
H. B. Richardson
Marblehead
Another Game on the Wrong Side for the Pennant
The Boston team lost to Buffalo in ten innings as early promise vanished after nine frames. Buffalo won 3 to 1 with errors by Hackett and Sutton and hits by Brouthers and White sparking the decisive rally. League standings show Providence leading, with Boston trailing as other regional scores appear across multiple cities.
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Bostons
Providence
Buffalos
Boston
Bisons
Hackett
Sutton
Brouthers
White
The
Commercial Association
John L. Whiting
Wright & Ditson
J. L. Whiting & Son
C. F. Hovey & Co
Riversides
Clothing
Shoe and
Emersons
Dover Stamping Co
R. H. White & Co
Crockery
Baseball Today
Chicagos
Philadelphias
Philadelphia
Union
Kansas Citys
St. Louis
Wilmingtons
Wilmington
Cincinnatis
Baltimores
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Nationals
Washington
John L. Whitings
Wamsuttas
New Bedford
Sanders & Barrows
Radbourne
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Ellsworth
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Greenback
W. F. Eaton
W. F. Eustice
Dixfield
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Nelson Dingley, Jr
Lewiston
Seth L. Milliken
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Bangor
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Deering
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City Hall
H.C. Munson
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Nebraska
Order
Jeremiah Smith
Wadleigh
Republican Party
Greenback Party
Boston Weekly Post
Granite State
John M. Hill
Concord
Democratic Party
Josiah Crosby
Life of the
Republi
Onm
New York Evening Post
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Hampton Beach
Charles P. Thompson
Gloucester
Benjamin F. Brickett
Haverhill
Judge Cate
Congressman Stone
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Sherman
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Robinson
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Charlestown
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Ames
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Dunton
Maud S
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la Petite Soudanese
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H. H. Pratt
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Point of Pines
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