Blaine Still Tops for 1888 Republican Nomination Says Bangor Man
John R. Martin of Bangor visits Washington and asserts Blaine remains the leading Republican, predicting a 1888 nomination. He dismisses Edmunds's Vermont victory as local, notes the feud between Blaine and Edmunds stems from bitter Senate debates on the Alabama awards, and says Edmunds would still represent Vermont interests.
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Washington
Sprcrar
John R. Martin
Bangor
Blaine
Martin
Paty
Mr. Edmunds
Vermont
Maine Statesman
Edmunds
Senate
Congressmans Price Ambition in Wisconsin Senate Race
Washington dispatch reports Wisconsin Congressman Price likely to succeed Senator Sawyer in the Senate. He is seen as a crank, vocal on extravagant salaries and department spending. His speeches include a vivid argunent about margarine, and he once challenged Judge Kelley, who deemed the question idiotic.
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Price
Washineron
Wisconsin
Congressman Price
Sawyer
Senate
Judge Kelley
Geronimo's Fate Lies With President Says Officers
Washington dispatch reports army officers believe the disposal of Geronimo rests with the President. They say no Arizona jury could condemn both Chato and Geronimo, and that Chato may be turned over to civil authorities for his role in aiding the hunt.
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Geronimo
Wshington
Sprcran
Arizona
Chato
President to Return as White House Reopens
Washington September 12 The president is expected back Thursday. The White House has undergone a thorough refurbishment with painting finished carpeting laid and gilding completed on the fence. Furniture remains largely unchanged, though existing pieces have been varnished and improved in appearance.
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Sreciar
White House
Mahone Feels Very Sore After Petersburg Convention
In Washington, Sept. 12 a special report states Senator Mahone is very sore over his defeat at the Petersburg congressional convention. The source says strong bad feeling exists, potentially aiding a Democratic gain of a congressman from that district.
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Mahone
Petersburg
Permanent Exhibition Suggested at Hamburg for U S Goods
United States Consul W. W. Lang reports that a permanent Hamburg exhibit of American goods could promote trade, allow direct orders from manufacturers, and enable a German American exchange. The agency would operate with daily merchant contact and backers in the United States to build confidence and profits.
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Wasu Hi Incton
United States
W. W. Lang
Hamburg
Germany
America
Real Colonel Sellers in Honduras banking scheme
Colonel P Dolan of Dakota and Honduras describes a major Honduras banking project backed by government concessions. He claims a central bank with three branches, a $1.5 million paper issue, guaranteed legal tender, and the state deposits of 3 to 5 million dollars. The plan includes exclusive railroad rights and strong American interest.
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P. Dolan
Dakota
Honduras
Washington
State Department
United States
Republic
General Rosser
Moro Castle Seized at Port Mulgrave for Smuggling
The American schooner Moro Castle was seized at Port Mulgrave last night for smuggling and violation of customs laws.
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Haurrax
Port Mulgrave
Bob Taylor Fiddles to Victory in Tennessee Contest
In 1880 the Democratic nominating convention in Jonesboro, Tennessee, tapped Bob Taylor after a porch discussion. Little known for public speaking, he charmed voters with fiddle performances and mock campaigns. He used clever tricks and music to defeat Pettibone, winning a seat in Congress.
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Tennessee
Jonesboro
Bob Taylor
Dan Tucker
Jackson
Army
Pettibone
City Notes On Local Events And Incidents
Charity drives raise 48060 69 dollars for Charleston sufferers as Rev. S L Baldwin preaches on the Common. Nantasket steamers draw crowds with Reeves band concerts. Eddie Murphy saved from drowning by Fireman Matheson. Massachusetts Volunteers set eighteenth reunion at United States Hotel. Huntley aims to beat McCurdy’s 24 hour bicycle record. Steamship service changes, deaths tally, and local crimes reported.
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Charleston
Boston
Reeves
Eddie Murphy
Murray Court
South Ferry
Matthew Matheson
Peter B. Bradley
Matheson
Young Murphy
Thirty-eighth
Massachusetts Volunteers Regimental Association
United States
W. H. Huntley
Nonantum Club
McCurdy
Huntley
What Causes Indian Troubles
The reader’s conclusion faults the East as the main source of trouble. It argues soldiers must not retaliate when capturing native foes but treat prisoners with consideration, lest public outcry punish the military for alleged cruelty to the red men.
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War Department
East
Chicago
Death at Westfield switch tears engine and kills engineer
Westfield and Holyoke branch on the New Haven road reports a deliberate switch break by an unknown assailant. Engineer George E. Baldwin, 27, of Holyoke, was killed after the excursion train struck freight cars on a misused switch. Fireman escaped unharmed. 500 to 600 passengers were shaken but not seriously injured. The axe used to break the lock was found nearby. Baldwin, a Milford, Connecticut native, was engaged to be married in three weeks and had ten years with the railroad.
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Parker House
W. A. Hensel
Lancaster
Venn
Pattison
P. A. Collins
MM. M. Cunniff
Coveney
Major Hart
Lewis
Fall River
Boston
Pilgrim
Bristol
Old Colony
United States
William McMullen
Cabot Street
Boston & Albany Railroad
Allston Shops
Hartford
Burbank
Arlington Avenue
Alford Street
Charlestown
Malden Bridge
Cottege City
Nantasket
Springfield
Westfield
Westfield & Holyoke
New Haven & Northampton Road
New Haven
Holyoke
George E. Baldwin
Baldwin
Millford
Conn
Northampton Road
Tremont Temple Bible Class Postponed to October 2
Notices sent to Boston area Sunday school superintendents explain Tremont Temple Saturday afternoon Bible class will not reassemble until October 2. The event, led by Dr. Meredith, has long drawn large crowds, supported by penny collections and free song services.
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Boston
Tremont Temple
Temple
Tremont Street
R. R. Meredith
Wesleyan Hall
Bromfield Street
Meredith
Somerville
Bristol County
New York
Temple of Serpents in Werda Dahomey City Shrine
The temple of serpents in Werda Dahomey houses over a thousand serpents of varying sizes kept by priests. Snakes hang from beams, larger ones coil to enfold a bullock. Killing a serpent is a crime punished by oath, with European offenders needing the king’s authority for safety. Unintentional killings require informing the priest and undertaking annual purification.
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London Times
Werda
Kingdom of
Dahomey
Debutante Mile. Marie Decca charms English audiences
The promenade concert novelty Mile. Marie Decca, an American trained in Paris, sang with soprano sweetness in Couplets du Mysoli and Staccato Polka. Her voices impressed critics and she earned encores despite being unknown to English crowds.
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Marie Decca
Paris
John Radcliff
World
Boston Theatres Schedule listing nightly shows
Local venue list notes Evening performances across Boston venues including The Minute Men at Boston Theatre and Harbor Lights at Boston Museum. Other entries include Monte Cristo at Globe Theatre Promenade Concert at Music Hall The Little Tycoon at Park Theatre Clara Morris at Hollis Street Theatre and Vacation at Howard Athens AM.
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Boston Theatre
Minute Men
Boston Museum
Harbor Lights
Globe Theatre
Monte Cristo
Music Hall
Park Theatre
Auction Notices for Boots Shoes and Stocks on Sept 18
Sales at auction this day list boots and shoes from A L Richards Co in New York and Lippincott Son Co in Philadelphia. Also listed are stocks from A L Day Co at noon and Francis Henshaw Co later.
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A. L. Richards & Co
New York
Lippincott, Son & Co
Philadelphia
A. L. Day & Co
Francis Henshaw & Co
Boston
Obituary notices for Imball and Whitman at Beverly Farms
At North Andover on September 11 Thos Imball enters service Monday September 13 at 2 pm. At Beverly Farms on September 12 Whitman of Quincy aged 57. Reps 39 Epprain. The burial will be private.
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Eh Ball
North Andover
Hitman
Beverly Farms
Whitman
Quincy
Epprain
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Atlanta Constitution
City Notes
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Paniers
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Laeken
Channel
Victoria
Messrs. Pearce & Co
Clyde
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Calais
Daily News
THE
Soudan
Wady
Haifa
Khartoum
Omdur
Charles Lamb
Bently
Mary
Edmonton
Lamb
Covent Garden
Pall Mall Gazette
Mr. Sexton
Parnelites
R. M. Field
Sims and Pettitt
Eugene Tompkins
Jag. A. Herne
Kiralfy
Clobe Theatre
John Stetson
James O'Neill
Charles Fechter
Dumas
Gaspard Maeder
Robert B. Mantell
Vangied
New
Hollis ST. Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
Clara Morris
Frank L. Goodwin
Dramatic Co
L’article
Miss Multon
the New Magdalen
Camille
Horticultural Hall
Orrin Bros. & Nichols
Mexico
Opticurriculum
Howard Athenaum
the Dalys
Harvard
YALE
Boston and Hingham Steamboat Co
Rowe’s
Pemberton
W. B. Dustan
E. G. Peirce
Hingham, Hull and Downer Landing Steamboat Co
Gov. Andrew
General Lincoln
India Wharf
South Tier
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Hingham
Hincuan
Downer Landing
Hell
G. P. Cushing
Comehr
Commercial College
Mass
the College Bulletin
C. E. Comer
Washington Street
Chauncy Hall School
Boylston St
Abby H. Johnson
Newbury Street
Gannett Institute
Institute of Technology
Boylston Place
New Koys
Albert Hale
Congress Street
Kansas
T. B. Sweet, Pres
Topeka, Kas
Reliable Company
Western Mortgages
John Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire Street
Devonshire St
Coffin & Henry
Iowa
State St
Des Moines
Hill & CO
Washington St
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
Ew Pacific Hotel
W. B. Hathaway
Prop
Beacon St
Meredith & Nelson
Wile Sens
Atta Agian Og Ars
Reo
Massachusetts
Normal Art School
G. EH. Bartlett
Berkeley School
Cor
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
Taylor, DE Meritte & Hagar
A. H. Rice
William Gaston
A A
Pie Peabody
Austin Phelps
Alvah Lovey
BR. Hoe & Co
Boston Post
Or Quarto Press No
Nassau St
Victoria Regia
the Music Hall
MR. John
Mullaly
Post Publishing Co
Milk Street
James Pyle
the Royal Singer
L. C. Emerson
Emerson
Parlor Organ Galaxy
W. F. Supps
Oliver Ditson & Co
North Aresidgan Insurance CO
Kilby S. E. E. Patridge
Albert Bowker
Spring Gardens. CO
the Exchange Fire Ins. CO. OF
and the
Iesurance CO
Checago
Strel
Joseph Gillott & Sons
John St
Henry Hoe
Squires Parlor
Sidney Squires & CO
Hollis Street
Beoston
Maas
AKERS
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Hass
Teiber
Stetson, Moseley &Co
Wharf and
de First
Corner of
E Street
Kilby Sty
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