New Jersey Democrats Nominate Abbott for Governor at State Convention
The Democratic State convention met in Trenton to nominate Leon Abbott for governor amid a high turnout of 711 delegates. George S. Weitz served as permanent chairman, Hudson County delegates were excluded, and the platform denounced Republican corruption, called for tariff and ballot law revisions, and backed national Democratic administration.
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Trenton
N. J
Taylor
Opera House
Fred Marsh
Union
Grover Cleveland
Hill
George S. Weitz
Hudson County
Leon Abbott
New Jersey
United States
National Democratic
National Republican
Concord
Boston
Montreal
Weather forecast and storm signals for New England coast
forecast issued from Washington notes rain and steady or unchanged temperatures across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York with strong northeasterly winds along the coast. storm signals are displayed from Wilmington to Eastport and trace precipitation is indicated.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Atlantic
Wilmington
Eastport
Antwerp Fire Loss Climbs to 35 Million Francs
The report notes Antwerp fire damages increasing the loss estimate from 25 million to 35 million francs. Page 1 coverage references related figures and ongoing assessment of the blaze aftermath.
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Antwerp
Sampson
Complete works of Dickens and others offered at low price
A mail order advertisement proclaims nearly 41 volumes by Dickens Thackeray Carlyle and George Eliot in large clear type. The set is muslin bound and priced at just 19 dollars, marketed for home reading. Estes and Lauria t of Boston invites orders to 301 Broadwash Street opposite Old South.
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Thackeray
Carlyle
George Eliot
Borna
Estes & Lauriat
Wash
Opp
Old South
Descriptive Catalogues Offered For Immediate Sale
Full descriptive catalogues mailed on application. Prices marked in plain figures. They must be sold to avoid removal during the next 10 days.
Concorp. N. H. Swindle Nets Elderly Farmer
Joel S. Ordway, 80, of London, loses 9500 after two men pose as buyers and card players. A revolver is shown, Ordway is drawn into a game, loses 2000 more, and the suspects flee toward Deerfield. Officers pursue, the pair abandon their team and vanish into the woods. Conf idence men in a sharp three card monte ploy targeted an elderly victim.
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Concorp
N. H
Joel S. Ordway
London
Pittsfield
Ordway
Concord
Northwood
Deerfield
Essex Agricultural Society Final Fair Meeting Opens
The Essex Agricultural Society convened at Town Hall to set plans for the Sept 24 and 25 fair. President Ware presided, Colonel D W Low secretary, Amos Merrill of Peabody heads hall exhibits, and a large local committee is named. Prizes for draught teams are set, railroad transportation offered at 2 cents per mile, and free return exhibits. Charles F Feabody will deliver the annual address at the Baptist Church with the Eighth Regiment Orchestra providing music. Five thousand feet of tented land will be offered to Amesbury carriage manufacturers, with Board of Trade covering expenses.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Charles F. Feabody
Baptist
Eighth Regiment
Amesbury
Board of Trade
Woman in suspected self harm on Merrimac Street
In Lovett at dawn, a 25 year old woman in a Tremont Hotel area house was found amid cries, suffering from a drug. A bottle labeled laudanium was nearby. Doctors gave emetics and she recovered. Disagreement exists whether the substance was croton oil or sweet oil. The woman gave the name Travers, likely false.
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Merrimac Street
Army leaves granted for several officers in brief order
Washington dispatch reports Captain John W. Benn Fifteenth Infantry is incapacitated for active service and given leave of absence until further orders Major Alfred E Bates paymaster receives one month extension of leave Captain Philip L Lee Tenth Cavalry is granted two months additional sick leave.
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Washington
John W. Benn
Fifteenth Infantry
Alfred E. Bates
Philip L. Lee
Tenth Cavalry
Sunday School Institute at Salem Delivers Large Attendance
The Baptist Sunday School County Institute met at Central Baptist Church in Salem with a large crowd from twenty five schools. Prominent speakers gave addresses, highlighting the county gathering this evening.
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Sunday School Institute
Salem
Baptist Sunday School County Institute
Central Baptist Church
London Strikers Rebel at November Wage Plan
London dock strike leaders denounce American support as not practical while Cardinal Manning offers a November wage compromise. Mr Burns rejects the offer. American contributions are scant despite £15,500 from Australia. Police bolster dock areas as relief efforts expand and congestion eases amid continued strike pressures.
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Cardinal Manning
London
Henry le Marchant
Council of the
Council of Conciliation
Workmen of America
Globe
Workmen of
America
Dovck
Australia
Salvation Army
Home Office
Corn Exchange
Fallen Woman Murder in Whitechapel Shock England
London reports a gruesome Whitechapel murder found at Cable Street near a railway arch. A slain woman about thirty, with severed limbs and surgical marks, drawn to public attention as part of the area’s feared series. Sailors nearby questioned, later cleared. A New York account downplays the brutality and questions if this is Jack the Ripper, noting a sack containing a petrified torso with missing head and legs and no blood traces.
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London
Cable Street
Whitechapel
Micers
New York
The
Evening Post
Jack the Ripper
Berlin Merchants Protest US Consul Vexations
Berlin merchants sign a complaint in the Vossische Zeitung accusing United States consul at Berlin Mr Edwards of imposing trivial invoice verification hurdles that hinder trade with America. They plan a meeting to request intervention by the German Foreign Office to remove the trouble.
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Vossische Zietung
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United States
Berlin
America
Foreign Office
Antwerp disaster fire toll in francs and ruins
Antwerp reports estimate losses from the recent blaze range from 25 million to 85 million francs with no public buildings damaged. The Bourse suffered minor damage while fires smolder over wide areas as troops cordon the ruin. Ten people near the site were injured by explosions as firemen battle the ruins. The wind preserves dockside vessels' safety.
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Antwerp
Universal News Summary of Sept 10 Shareholder Meeting Death
London reports a Rose & Co shareholder meeting appointing a committee to probe property purchases and estate management. Dr Wilson, a known inquiry advocate, collapsed and died during proceedings. Other items note Paris exposition closure set for Oct 31 and Crete troop increases by the Ottoman Porte. Paris also mentions political opinions on a university scheme and various royal and diplomatic attendances.
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The
National League Today
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Balfour University
Washington News Highlights of Sept 10 Conference and Appointments
Washington dispatch notes the mail and division superintendents conference closing with discussed service improvements and extended post office reforms. Henry A. Thomas heads to inspect Philadelphia New York and Brooklyn post offices. Meserve’s Haskell Indian School appointment to Springfield stands with government support. Paymaster General Rochester on vacation, Willard acts in interim. Treasury closes at noon for 100th birthday, Windom fixes Bowling Green site for New York custom house and stores, and H C Warmoth named New Orleans district collector.
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Chicago World’s Fair Bootstrap Plan Promises Major Wealth
A Chicago Times report says a wealthy civic syndicate plans at least 12 million dollars for the world’s fair. Already six million has been pledged and a total of about 25 million may be secured. Bonds will be issued, backed by property, with a sinking fund, and lake front exposition buildings are planned. Details and names to follow.
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Alaska Crew Arrives in San Francisco After Wildwood Wreck
The bark Elec tra and Will W. Chase reached San Francisco with part of the Wildwood crew. The ship, stranded Aug. 9 in the Nuskagak River, carried 105 barrels and 30,000 salmon cases for Bristol Bay Canning. The Wildwood is a total wreck. Captain Colson and eleven men stay to discharge what cargo may be saved.
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Vesper Boat Club Reception In Lowell With Notable Guests
The annual Vesper Boat Club reception in Lowell drew a large brilliant attendance. The boat house was illuminated and richly decorated, followed by a dance and collation. Elaborate costumes were worn by several ladies, with out-of-town guests Miss Hastings of Boston and Miss Edison of Rock Island attending, along with Mrs. Dale of Brattleboro Vermont.
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Mexico Accepts Consul Sampson Appointment
City of Mexico reports the Mexican government granted an exequatur to Mr. Sampson of Colorado, recently appointed United States consul at Paso del Norte, after opposition to his appointment.
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Earthquake Shocks Detected in Wilkesbarre Area
A sharp earthquake shock at 8 15 p m agitated Wilkes Barre and nearby towns Ashley Kingston and Pittston with buildings trembling for seconds A woman on Franklin Street was knocked from a chair No injuries or damage reported as of late reports Five acres of mine surface at Plymouth Delaware and Hudson collapsed at 11 30 pm no one was at work ongoing inquiries continue
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Deserters accuse captain of whale ship abuse
Two sailors Manning and Green desert from the D. A. Small of Equimnia tell Vice-Consul Newton at St Paul de Loanda they were abused by Captain Winslow. They recall a whaling voyage from Provincetown starting Sept 27, 1885, with Peter Collins dying from illness worsened by neglect. Manning and Green describe severe punishments, confinement, and denial of funds or letters. The fifth auditor plans immediate steps to prosecute the captain.
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St. Paul de Loanda
Auditor of the Treasury
Manning
Green
D. A. Small
Equiminia
Bengeula
Winslow
Provincetown
Mass
Peter Collins
Fierce Montana forest fire devastates Cokeley ranch area
Information from HioLena Montana reports one of the region s fiercest fires in the St. Regis district Missoula county. The Cokeley ranch was destroyed in under thirty minutes forcing the owner and ranch hostess to flee to the river where they cooled in water over two hours. A Swedish prospector named Anderson perished with his horse nearby. Estimated property loss surpasses 1 million dollars. Other fires include Pine Grove House at South Waterford in Bridgton Maine burning, Theodore Weems steamer damaged in Baltimore, and a Hamden Connecticut confectionery store fire damaging nearby residence and displacing a large family. An unoccupied Conway Centre New Hampshire house burned likely incendiary.
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Frank Stearns
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Theodore Weems
New Haven
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Hamden
Gus Weisel
Peper
Weisel
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Conway Centre
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Lowell Tax List Shows Rate and Total Valuation
The year tax list reports a rate of $1.66 on $1000 with total valuation $59,742,419 and total taxation amount $1,015,95361. Each Lowell Erie Telephone Company director as trustee will receive a tax bill for $2,576.
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Lowell
Erie Telephone Company
Washed by Giant Waves Rips Jersey Shore Ports
Storm devastates New Jersey and New York coastlines with washed out roads sewers flooded cellars and wrecked docks. Railways and ferries strained as trains delayed and water reaches into hotels and seaside structures. Coney Island Rockaway Beach and Jersey City endure record tides and property damage.
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Terrible Destruction at New York Beaches Report Describes Flood Losses
The Tribune recounts vast property losses at Coney Island Brighton and Manhattan Beach from a flood. Pavilions and hotels suffered severe damage as beaches and roads were buried under wreckage and water. The Oriental Hotel, nearly isolated by flood, faced collapsing grounds and stranded guests during the disaster.
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