Mixed 19th century notices reflect political, labor, and sailing mishaps
A compendium of brief items reports Democratic and Republican activity in Maine and national politics, strikes in New York and Missouri, a warning on a Danish port, a sailor’s capsized balloon near Crawfordsville, ship accidents in Providence and Boston, a Vermont election landslide, and an Empire State excursion steamer running aground in fog with passengers safely recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Linois
United States
Withers
Sedgwick
New York Post
Mexico
Brown
Maine
Democratic State Committee
Manley
Maine Republican State Committee
New York
Missouri
United Labor Party
Army and Navy Journal
Geronimo
Lula Bates
Crawfordsville
Ind
Buffalo
N. Y
Harper’s Ferry
Ithaca
Philadelphias
Chicagos
Kansas Citys
Vele
Herbert M. Rogers
Lowell
Gilder
Griffith
Winnipeg
Man
North Pole
Robert Duncan
Woburn
Beverly
Everett Steel
Shelburne
Berkshire County
Pittsfield
Dover
Blanchard
Empire State
Hampden Park
Augusta
Havana
Bolton
Charleston
Vermont
Blaine in Maine Warns on Prohibition and Tariff Clash
In Damariscotta Maine on September 10 Blaine addressed 3500 supporters led by William M Hilton. He argued Maine prohibition history from 1851, attacked Morrison tariff effects, accused import agents of misrepresenting temperance, urged Republicans to unite against Democrats, and urged a large turnout to win Maine with Brown’s call to rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damariscorra
Blaine
William M. Hilton
Damariscotta
Canada
Maine
Democratic Party
John Hubbard
Hubbard
Wiliam G. Crosby
Crosby
Anson FP. Morrill
Morrill
Samuel Wells
Legisature
Lot M. Morrill
Hannibal Hamlin
Hamlin
Senate
Republican Party
Klane
Republian
Kentucky
Colquitt
Georgia
New York
Neal Dow
City of Boston Executive Committee Members Named
The list names Henry I Bowpircu Jerome Jones Asa P Porter William W Cuiapp Josery H Curris Joan P Spaulding William Gastons L Prang Alexander H Rier Samve Exsor Jarvis D Braman J Borie O'Reilly with Walter H French serving as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry I. Bowpircu
Jerome Jones
Asa P. Porter
Willliam W. Cuiapp
Josery H. Curris
Joan P. Spaulding
Williiam Gastons L. Prang
Alexander H. Rier
Samve
Exsor
Jarvis D. Braman
J. Borie O'Reilly
Diploma Scholars From Public Grammar Schools
The number of graduates from Boston area Public Grammar Schools has risen enough at Chauncy Hall to warrant a special English course with optional language study. It suits pupils who cannot spare time for a full High School course and those who can stay longer. The Schoolhouse at 259 Boylston Street is open daily from 9 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chauncy Hall
Boylston Street
Colonel Gilder Sets North Pole Expedition with Hand Organ
COLONEL GILDER AND companion Griffith set off for the North pole, boarding the steamer Princess at Selkirk to Norway House and York Factory via the Nelson river. The outfit weighs a ton and a half and includes hard tack pemmican firearms scientific instruments a hand organ and baubles for natives. Two sledges sixteen feet long and four feet wide accompany the voyage. After York Factory Gilder plans minimal gear to ease travel and will live mainly on game along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilder
Winxawee
Man
Griffith
North Pole
Selkirk
Norway House
Nelson River
York Factory
Drowning at Camden Harbor Ends with Missing Body
The body of Thomas W. Bowers remains unrecovered after a drowning at Camden Harbor last Tuesday. Ralph Currier, with Bowers, cannot recall the exact spot where the boat capsized, and while talk of arresting Currier exists it is not pursued now. Samuel Lee, arrested for bigamy in Attleboro, was indicted yesterday by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Thomas W. Bowers
Ralph Currier
Bowers
Currier
Samuel Lee
Attleboro
Rand
Prince Alexander Arrives at Darmstadt Amid Bulgarian Unrest
Reports describe a protest in Sofia against a proposed regency while military authorities order the release of revolutionary prisoners. Diplomatic notes fly between Vienna and St Petersburg as Bulgaria’s factional tensions deepen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Darmstadt
Sofia
St. Petersburg
Bulgaria
Abania
England
Russia
Berlin
Daly
Samuel Morley
London
Reunion and conventions noted in regional items
A Billings family reunion occurred at the Meionaon while the stationary engineers held a convention closing with officer elections. A retired soldier recounted pursuit experiences against Geronimo's band as a cricket match began between Longwood and West Indian clubs at Longwood. The stock market stayed dull and irregular, with a raid on New York and New England and free selling of Wisconsin Central. copper shares remained unusually strong and active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Meionaon
Stationary Engineers
Geronimo
Longwood
New York
New England
Wisconsin Central
Weather Indications for New England Area
Indications for twenty four hours from 7 am Saturday Sept 11 show local rains in Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts followed by fair weather and cooler conditions with westerly winds. Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York are expected to have fair weather with stationary or slightly cooler temperatures and westerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Weather Record of Yesterday Across Stations
Observations statewide report meteorological data up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. Data includes temperature wind direction and speed precipitation and barometric pressure readings from multiple locales, reflecting a coordinated snapshot of yesterday's conditions.
Observation Report From Boston Weather Station 1336
Daily meteorological summary from the Observer's Office signals service Boston dated September 10 1336. Includes barometer readings temperatures wind direction and speed precipitation and humidity across multiple intervals with conditions mostly clear or cloudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U. S
Boston
M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. Barom
Ocean Race Rumor Circles Galatea Puritan Venture
New Reporp reports the schooner Sachem arriving from Boston and sailing to Providence. The Puritan at Nau shon has raised netting and other preparations hinting at an ocean voyage. Rumor says she will sail an ocean race with the Galatea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reprorp
Sachem
Boston
Providence
Naushon
Alexander Arrives in Darmstadt Amid Balkan Talks
Prince Alexander reaches Darmstadt and is received by the English secretary and the burgomaster before visiting Jugenheim. Reports from Berlin and Vienna note Austrian remonstrance to Russia over Bulgarian matters, with Britain urged to clarify its stance on Hasca’s policy.
Balloon Burst Leaves Miss Bates Near Fatal Descent
Miss Lula Bates of Cincinnati ascended from the Crawfordsville fair grounds in a gas balloon. Five miles north she tried to descend but wind tore the anchorage and sent her among trees. The balloon burst after rising 300 feet and the basket plunged downward. She braced herself to survive though badly jarred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Lula Bates
Cincinnati
Fair Grounds
Democrats Renominate Two Congress Candidates in St Louis and Jonesboro
W J Stage was renominated for Congress by the Democrats of Missouri's twelfth district in St Louis. Poindexter Dunn was renominated for Congress by the Democratic convention of Arkansas's first district in Jonesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
W. J. Stage
Limrite Rock
Ark
Poindexter Dunn
Jonesboro
Seizure of Gloucester Vessel Involving 20000 Cod
The Gloucester schooner Everett Steel under Captain Forbes was seized at Shelburne after returning from fishing banks with 20 000 cod. She stayed at the banks last March and left without reporting at the customs house though harbor dues were paid. Owned by Benjamin H Spinney. The David J Adams case may proceed in the Vice Admiralty Court on Sept 23 or 28, with Chief Justice MacDonald presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfax
N.S
United States
David J. Adams
MacDonald
Everett Steel
Forbes
Shelpurne
Benjamin H. Spinney
Chairman Manley's Confidence in Maine Election
Avcusta Me Sept 10 Chairman Manley releases a Republican State Committee telegram quoting past Maine election majorities and predicting a Republican victory next Monday. The note notes third party Prohibition candidates in every county, alliance with Democrats, and expected wins for governor four congressmen and a Senate majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley
Avcusta
Republican State Committee
Whitelaw Reid
New York Tribune
New York
Eben F. Pillsbury
General Chamberlain
Maine
Congress
United States
Democratic rally closes campaign in Biddeford Opera House
The last Democratic gathering of the campaign was held at Biddeford Opera House with Hon. William H. Clifford of Portland addressing a large audience. He criticized Reed and Blaine, vowing to defeat Reed in the coming election. In Portland a Prohibition meeting featured Neal Dow, Col N S Cheves, Prof A A Hopkins, and Rev Q H Shinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Biddeford Opera House
William H. Clifford
Portland
Reed
Blaine
Neal Dow
Cheves
Kentucky
A. A. Hopkins
New York
Q. H. Shinn
Deering
Crazed by Rum Drunken Father Injures Child in Family Quarrel
In Lowell on September 10 a drunken laborer, John Shea, assaulted his wife during a liquor fueled quarrel. A brick was hurled at him, hitting Shea’s five year old son in the head, leaving a fatal wound that may prove mortal. Shea was arrested as neighbors describe ongoing violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea
O'Neil
Cattle Plague Triggers Quarantine Around Lancaster Farm
Lancaster Penn Sept 10 S S Snodgrass of Little Britain township brought 96 head of Durham steers from Chicago last week. Four have died at Snodgrass farm from splenica apoplexy and several more are sick. A number of stock sold nearby have died as well. Officials pronounce the disease very contagious and have quarantined the cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Penn
S. S. Snodgrass
Little Britain Township
Durham
Chicago
Snodgrass
Election inspectors apportioned among Democratic groups
New York on September 10 reports police commissioners allocating three sevenths of election inspectors to County Democracy, three sevenths to Tammany and one seventh to Irving Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany
Irving Hall
Sedgwick arrives at Paso Del Norte to probe Cutting case
Special Envoy Sedgwick reached Paso del Norte with Consul Brigham to begin examining local records in the Cutting case after morning break. The move marks the start of an official inquiry into the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Sedgwick
Paso del Norte
Brigham
Democratic call to elect in Maine 1892 campaign
The Democratic State committee at Waterville issues a circular urging voters to defeat the Blaine Manley Bonwell slate. It denounces Republican speakers and tariff policy, claims Maine can be wrested from the GOP, and emphasizes voter duty before the polls close on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Democratic State Committee
Waterville
Maine
Dangers of Wheeling Tour Fatal Fall Injuries
About twenty members of the league of American wheelmen traveling from Buffalo to Harper's Ferry arrived in Ithaca. Two riders failed on a steep hill, Warner suffering a deep chin wound and Dakin sustaining a brain concussion and possible skull fracture. Dakin is unconscious and critical. The group plans to press on to New York tonight, with most riders continuing voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
League of American Wheelmen
Buffalo
Harper’s Ferry
Warner
Dakin
New York
Crump Seeks Rehearing in Cluverius Case
Staunton Virginia September 10 Judge Crump presented a petition for a rehearing of the Cluverius case before the Court of Appeals today highlighting legal questions and requesting reconsideration of prior ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton, Va
Court of Appeals
Crump
Cluverius
Young salesman charged with forgery at Adams Manufacturing
Charles Henry, a bookseller for Adams Manufacturing, was arrested on a forgery warrant. He reportedly forged signatures on instalment contracts and pawned company books. The complaint cites James Hox of 46 Fourth Street as the earlier forged-name victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry
Adams Manufacturing Company
Washington Street
Henry
Fourth Division
Delver
James Hox
Fourth Street
Springer of Illinois Sees Dems Holding In Illinois
In Wasnxeron Illinois on Sept 10 Special Representative W M Springer of Illinois spoke optimistically about Democratic prospects. He predicted Illinois will keep its delegation at eleven Republicans to nine Democrats and said the nation supports Cleveland and his administration. He asserted the President would likely be renominated if he desires it, otherwise the party would renominate him anyway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Washineton
J. F. Manning
Boston
Alabama Claims Court
Comptroller of the Treasury
Mr. Manning
Comptroller
Equity Court
Alabama
Treasury
Fate of Geronimo might be decided by military commission
The Army and Navy Register argues public opinion could drive a swift military court for Geronimo and his band. It recalls Sioux trials in 1862 where hundreds were found guilty and many hanged, urging trials for purely military offences as breaches of parole and treachery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geronimo
Howard
San Carlos
Crook
Charges Against A Consul At Hong Kong
Washington reports a sensational claim that United States consul at Hong Kong Withers will face charges for turning sailors to a boarding house master. The alleged fee of five dollars for receiving papers and another five for reshipment would benefit the boarding-house keeper, keeping debtors in limbo. The consul has not yet commented, and the case echoes a prior scheme by ex Consul Mosby that drew sharp condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Massachusetts
Eben D. Jordan
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Washington Street
Mass
Aven O'Brien
Exnen D. Jorpan
Washington
Sprotar
Withers
United States
Hong Kong
Mosby
Virginian Tyler to head private lands division
Washington Sept 10 news says Mr Tyler son of ex President Tyler by his second wife will tomorrow be appointed chief of the private lands division of the general land office. He is described as a fine lawyer and the appointment is favorably regarded. The piece notes Tyler’s family history including his father’s White House years and Julia Gardner, her Philadelphia merchant father, and a son practicing medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sprcrau
Empire State
Henn
Bradford
Captain Stone
Newport
Priscilla
Sachem
Burgess
Miranda
Bryant
Thetis
Stranger
Bermuda
Washington
Tyler
General Land Office
White House
Julia Gardner
Philadelphia
Tockton
Potomac
Banks Fined for Late Reports by Comptroller
In Washington on September 10 Comptroller Trenholm fined five national banks 100 dollars each for failing to file reports on time. About forty banks were found derelict in answering the last four calls. The fines aim to curb delays ahead of the annual report to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vilas
Thompson
Treasury Department
South Carolina
Trenholm
Comptroller
Congress
Bond option offered for cargo rags delays
New York report states shipowners may discharge rags by furnishing bonds as security with health officer approval, easing delays when several consignees are ready. In Toronto the Irish National League plans to invite Justin McCarthy to answer Rev. Dr Kane and Mr Smith, the loyal Irish delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irish National League
Toronto
Justin M’carthy
Kane
Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Henn
Paine
R. L
Lerritt Company
Merritt
Workingien
Republican
House
Kittery
York
Madawaska
Aroostook
5. S. Brown
State Committee
Ctool Regiment
Ciicars
G. W. Simmons & CO
North Street
Table Waters
New York Times
London Medical Record
City OF
Executive Department
Citizens OF
Walter H. French
From
THE
Rain
Norfolk
Threati
Savannah Co
Jacksonville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Memphis
Oswego
Cleveland
Detroit
Alpena
Marquette
Oosev Ee
Milwaukee
Duluth
Ee Wees
Clear
Kan
Omaha E
Fair Podge City
Yankton
Rain St. Vincent Seer
Bismarck
Austria
Legation
Jugenheim
Tageblatt
Henry of Battenberg
Queen Victoria
Balmoral
Soria
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Ofa
Plovdik
Wp. Prierspurg
Novoe Vremya
Hasca
Londoon
the Times
Illinois
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!