Donovan Likely Declines Nomination in Lowell Race
Lowell September report on the eighth Democratic congressional convention shows ex Mayor John J. Donovan silent amid rumors of a bid. Democrats expect Donovan to decline if nominated and favor State Senator Charles S. Lilley by acclamation, with Lilley seen as stronger against Colonel Allen and Butler remaining cautious on a bid.
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Lowell
Sproray
John J. Donovan
Donovan
Allen
Charles S. Lilley
Lilley
Colonel Allen
General Butler
Butler
Rake Post
Democratic ward and city committee leaders named for revisions
President Lee appoints a sub committee of one from each aldermanic district to revise the governing constitution. The list includes Patrick Macaire Ward 21 through Edward Ready Ward 25 and T. J. Barry Ward 24. Havin family members named for executive committee positions across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Lee
Democratic
Patrick Macaire
Willam J. Burke
George A. Sanderson
Edward B. Dailey
J. H. Roeth
J. W. Lehan
J. A. Murphy
J. J. Hartnett
F. E. Magic
Ward
T. F. Hunt
Edward Ready
T. J. Barry
Tk Havin
Democratic City Committee
John J. Flynn
James E. Fitzgerald
Daniel E. Kelly
Warren Gardner
Alexander McCahey
Patrick BD. Dwyer
Joseph R. Lomasney
John H. Rooth
Timothy D. Sweeney
John DB. Driscoll
James A. Murphy
John B. Martin
Thomas N. Brennan
James oNovan
Patrick Cunningham
John F. Callahan
William J. Murphy
John Murphy
J. W. Kenny
Francis Rees
John H. Loagan
Thomas J. Kar Py
John H. Lee
Republican caucus in Winchester sets Friday meeting
In Winchester the Republican caucus is scheduled for Friday evening September 17 at Livingstone Hall. The Democratic caucus met Saturday night and adjourned to Thursday evening next without selecting delegates to all conventions. Josiah M Lane was elected chairman and Walker Forster secretary at the Hingham Democratic caucus, with delegates named for state congressional councillor senatorial county and town committees. The Middlesex county Democratic convention is set for Lowell at 11 am Saturday October 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Livingstone Hall
Hingham
Josiah M. Lane
Walker
Forster
George Cushing
Alfred Henry Hersey
Thomas Crehan
Charles Siders
Thomas Howe
Charles W. Cushing
Rufus Lane
P. Adams Ames
Henry Jones
William A. Blake
Lincoln Feering
Henry Stephenson
Oe A. Hall
A. Hall
Walter B. Forster
Thomas L. Crehan
Middlesex County
Lowell
The President's Deer Hunt at Saranac Inn
A Tuesday deer hunt near Saranac Inn gathered guides and notable guests led by Dave Cronk. The chase lasted till noon with no game taken until a fat doe swam the narrows and was shot by a young Baltimorian. the deer weighed 161 pounds undressed and 108 dressed. The President likely stays in the wilderness a week longer.
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Saranac Inn
Dave Cronk
Fish Creek
Ward
Colonel Belo
The
Galveston News
Cronk
Saranac Lake
Harris
Yellow fever epidemic feared in New Orleans
A Chicago observer quotes private, reliable word of yellow fever in New Orleans with three or more likely cases in the upper city and a policy of concealing figures by the board of health. He links Biloxi fever to Ship Island quarantine laxity and warns of spread to Pascagoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
NewOrleans
Louisiana
Board of Health
Biloxi
Ship Island
Pascagoula
Mississippi
Horsford Acid Phosphate Aids Sleeplessness Claim
Dr E L H Banny of Jerseyville Michigan reports using Horsford's Acid Phosphate for sleeplessness and claims it acted like a charm. The testimonial highlights a single case and lacks broader clinical data. The ad style note suggests a direct endorsement from a medical professional in a period newspaper.
Ferro-Phosphated Elixir of Calisaya Remedy
For dyspepsia indigestion low mood and debility this Caswell Hazard tonic is described as the best preventive against fever and ague and intermittent fevers. It is sold by all druggists and is praised as the superior tonic for patients recovering from fever or sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calisaya
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
New England Club Holds Fall Annual Meeting at Young's
The New England Club met at Young's for its fall gathering with guests including Rev James P Bland of Sheffield England P M Ijams of Baltimore and M W Hazen of New York Amendments to by laws were proposed Officers elected for the new year Harvey N Shepard president John L Stevenson Henry N Sawyer secretaries William H Parmenter treasurer George A Keeler directors Homar M Dagett Jr Sidney M Hedges Frederick A Tack George W Williams A A Folsom and remarks by retiring President Jeon. The club reported 152 guests entertained in the past year and good financial condition. Other gatherings included the Massachusetts Club Agricultural Massachusetts Reform Boston and Lawrence clubs at Parker House with no prominent guests.
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New England Club
Young’s
James P. Bland
Sheffield
Eng
Messrs. P. M. Ijams
Baltimore
M. W. Hazen
New York
Bland
Cambridge
William F. Salmon
Lowell
George A. Keeler
Edward B. Hill
William H. Parmenter
Major King
First Regiment
Harvey N. Shepard
John L. Stevenson
Henry N. Sawyer
Homar M. Dagett, Jr
Sidney M. Hedges
Frederick A. Tack
George W. Williams
A. A. Folsom
Jeon
Massachusetts
Young's
Agricultural
Boston
Lawrence
Parker House
Grand Jury Hears Multiple Indictments and Embezzlement Claims
The grand jury met Saturday morning and arraigned about sixty defendants. John F Wood, former treasurer of Union Stone Company, defaulted on embezzlement charges. A 16 year old named John Fowle pleaded guilty to poisoning charges but a judge ordered not guilty pleas for further examination. Samuel G Snelling faces two indictments for embezzlement at Lowell Bleachery and bank fraud plus perjury. Horace Partridge is charged with selling obscene literature. Trial dates set for Wednesday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Wood
Union Stone Company
John Fowle
West End
Staples
Samuel G. Snelling
Snelling
Lowell
Horace Partridge
Great Souls and Their World Changing Influence
The sermon at Church of the Disciples argues great minds shape history not by mere development but as causes. Dr. Clarke cites Luther, Mohammed, Moses, Columbus, printing, and Jesus as monumental sources, linking prophetic influence to lasting moral and spiritual reform across ages.
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Church of the Disciples
James Freeman Clarke
Dr. Clarke
Martin Luther
Plato
Francis Bacon
Mohammed
Wesley
Arabia
Desert
Columbus
Moses
Napoleon
Europe
Washington
Jesus
God
Boston Post Reforms to Eight-Page Format and Boosts Output
The Boston Post has adopted an eight page form and a new perfecting press capable of 10 000 papers an hour, aiming to meet rising demand. With new management and business manager Alexander M Davis the paper is praised for improved appearance and potential prominence in New England.
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Boston Post
Detroit Free Press
Post
Marlboro Times
The
the Post
Newton Journal
Alexander M. Davis
Newton Centre
Cape Cod
New England
New York
Springfield
Brookline Chronicle
Bacon
Robbery Probed After Small Stakes Near Cove
Michael Moriarity set out with 75 cents for a day of fun. Thomas Eagan of 318 Federal Street and two accomplices trailed him to the Cove and robbed him of his money. Officer Graham soon netted Eagan. the other two suspects remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Moriarity
Thomas Eagan
Federal Street
Michael
Eagan
Graham
Supreme Court Dismisses Kenney Gas Digging Injunction
The full bench of the Supreme Court sustained the demurrer and dismissed the Kenney vs Consumers Gas suit and the attorney general action for injunction. The bill claimed the aldermen proceedings granting digging permission were improper and irregular.
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James W. Kenney
Consumers’ Gas Company
Boston
Terrace Street
Supreme Court
Board of Aldermen
Donation at Trinity Church for Charleston Sufferers
Gray-haired and young ushers distributed greenbacks and silver at Trinity Church to aid Charleston victims. Rev. Phillips Brooks framed the act as a sober duty and a sign that charity and energy emerge from disaster. He cited Hebrews and spoke of spiritual meaning in upheaval, urging patience, empathy, and integrity amid ruin.
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Trinity Church
Phillips Brooks
Charleston
Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Paul
Caught in Albany: Boston forger Helmbold nabbed
Mason Pell Helmbold, using aliases, stole a blank printing office check in Boston and forged Joseph Comer’s signature for 410 dollars claiming to represent August Belmont. Comer alerted the bank. the bogus check was rejected, Helmbold fled but was arrested in Albany and will be returned to Boston.
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Mason Pell Helmbold
Boston
Joseph Comer
Washington Street
Mr. Comer
August Belmont
Cure for gh female system with Favorite Prescription
Functional derangement of gh female system is quietly cured by the use of Dr. R. V. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It removes pain and restores health and strength. By all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Moon Cake Day Observed by Boston Chinese Community
A Boston writer visits a Chinatown laundry on a Saturday night to learn how moon cake day is observed by Chinese in the city. He describes the moon festival, its origins, and a humorous interview with four Cantonese laundromat workers, noting that observance varies and Americans may not share all customs.
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Howard and
Bulfinch Streets
Melican
California
John
China
Shakspere
Opening of Fall Session at Irish School Receives Manuscript Gift
The Irish school met at Codman Hall to start the fall session with sessions on Thursdays and Sundays. Patrick Terry of Somerville donated multiple Irish manuscript items including songs, translations, and prose. The manuscripts will be reviewed in the Irish Echo and later published in full.
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Codman Hall
Patrick Terry
Somerville
Rossmore
Geraldine Familiy
John O'Daly
Dublin
County Cork
Michael O’loagan
Carroll O'Daly
Daniel Colman
Ventrarbor
Lir
Criona
Pees
Ens
Patrick Condon
Deerfield
Terry
The
Irish Echo
Ex-convict Claude Lassell scams Boston via forged checks
In 1885 a young man claiming reform, Claude B Lassell, joined Boston YMCA efforts then began a crime spree. He forged $250 checks on George W Brown and G F Waldron, fled to New York Providence and Chicago, eloped with a lodging giver’s daughter, and was finally arrested in Change. Boston officers pursue him.
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Boston
Young Men’s Christian Association
Claude B. Lassell
George W. Brown
Washington Street
G. F. Waldron
Kneeland Street
New York
Providence
Chicago
Lassell
New York Pounds Radbourn in Thirty Hits Marathon
A Saturday game between Boston and New York featured sharp fielding and heavy hitting from New York, who battered Radbourn for seven earned runs in the eighth inning. The score remains to be reported in this Diamond Field recap.
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New York
Radbourn
Boston Blues
Bostons
Boston
New Yorks
Giants
Boston Blues Triumph Over Brocktons On Boston Grounds
Boston Blues win a hard fought victory over the Brocktons on the Boston grounds Saturday. The game was closely contested throughout with a decisive finish as the Blues secured the win with one out in the final sequence.
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Boston Blues
Brocktons
Boston Grounds
Other games Saturday score roundup at several venues
At Chicago Chicago s and Detroit s clashed with Chicago s tallying 14 to Detroit s 4. Kansas City s defeated St Louis 9 to 4. Washingtons beat Philadel ias 7 to 2. Haverhills downed Adios Paws 2 to 7. Lynn Lynns faced Lawrences with a 5 to 3 result.
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Chicago
Chicagos
Detroits
Kansas City
Kansas Citys
St. Louis
Washington
Washingtons
Philadelias
Adios Paws
Haverhills
Lynn
Lynns
Lawrences
Thwing Resigns Cambridge Pastorate for Minneapolis Charge
The Rev Charles F Thwing pastor of the North Avenue Congregational Church Cambridge announced his resignation to take effect October 17. He has led the church for seven years and will assume leadership of Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. The church and Sunday school nearly doubled under his tenure. The senior school adopted resolutions praising his service.
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Charles F. Thwing
North Avenue
Hudson
Sunior School
F. A. Foxcroft
Baseball League Standings Show Chiicago Lead Tightens Pennant
The Chicagos hold a firm grip on the pennant while Detroits edge toward second place. Philadelphia challenges New York for third, with other clubs likely to stay in their current spots.
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Chicagos
Detroits
Philadelphia
New York
GAMES TODAY TEAMS SET FOR ACTION ACROSS LEAGUES
GAMES TODAY FEATURES LEAGUE MATCHUPS INCLUDING BOSTON AT NEW YORK DETROIT AT KANSAS CITY CHICAGO AT ST LOUIS PHILADELPHIA AT WASHINGTON AND MORE ACROSS AMERICAN-LEAGUE PAIRS SUCH AS ST LOUIS AT STATEN ISLAND AND PITTSBURGH AT PHILADELPHIA ALSO NEW ENGLAND PORTLAND AT BOSTON LAWRENCES AT BROCKTON HAVERHILLS AT LYNN
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Bostons
New York
Detroits
Kansas City
Chicagos
St. Louis
Philadelphias
Washington
Staten Island
Louisvilles
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Athletics
Philadelphia
New England
Portlands
Boston
Lawrences
Brockton
Haverhills
Lynn
Hull Yacht Club Sail-Off Regatta Off Marblehead
Sail-off regattas held by Hull Yacht Club and Corinthian Yacht Club off Marblehead and nearby ports. Winners include Rambler, Lizzie F Daly, Posey, Victor in various classes. Atalanta, Bessie, Sprite, Witch, Tartar, Vera win in others. Sweepstakes race in catboats over 21 feet. Crusader takes first prize, Zoe second. Upcoming Quincey and regional club races scheduled for September 17 and 18.
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Hull Yacht Club
Rambler
Lizzie F. Daly
Posey
Victor
Corinthian Yacht Club
Marblehead
Atalanta
Bessie
Sprite
Witch
Tartar
Vera
City Point
Crusader
Zoe
Quincey Yacht Club
Quincy Great Hi
Sandy Bay Yacht Club
Rockport
Great Head Club
Winthrop
West India, Longwoods cricket clash ends in victory
West India defeats Longwoods 192 to 62 after leading 96 to 38 on Friday. Quincy beats Dedham 57 to 38 at Quincy. Worcester beats Mystic 62 to 0 at Medford. Montreal vs Longwoods three days away. Dorchester lacrosse tops Cambridge 2 0 at Cambridge. Everett and Waltham draw. D L Chase perfect 100 in rifle rest. A C White 25 in five shots. Captain J B Orsborne wins gold. R B Dawson and C E French bronze. Mystic Park fall meets hailed as finest on record. Crib notes tag sailing pacing class entries listed. Edward Hanlan heads to England for Thames race with Wallace Oss. Boston Blues’ last city appearance today and tomorrow. Boston vs Philadelphia slate midweek and Saturday vs Washington.
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Quincy
Dedhams
Quincey
Worcester and
Walnut Hill
D. L. Chase
A. C. White
J. B. Orsborne
R. B. Dawson
C. E. French
Mystic Park
Silvia W. Pilotnak
Bonita
Don Carlos
Viking
Cohannet
Stubby S
Howell
Hiram H
Jack
George Jones
John Maloney
Edward Hanlan
New York
England
Thames
Wallace Oss
Boston Blues
Bostons
Philadelphias
South End Grounds
Washingtons
Pearline Detergent Promoted with Carpets Offered by John Pray
An English courier notices Pearline as the greatest harmless detergent and mentions carpets purchasable through John H Pray, Sons & Co. They offer varied rug sizes and colors at reasonable prices, highlighting affordable artistic rug options.
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John H. Pray, Sons&Co
Obituary of Harvard professor Ephraim Whitman Gurney
Professor Ephraim Whitman Gurney of Harvard University died of heart disease at Pride's Crossing Beverly Farms at 5 30 yesterday morning. Born February 18 1829 in Boston he was 58. A Harvard College graduate 1852 he taught in Boston then Latin tutor and professor roles at Harvard rising to University professor in history. He served as dean of the college faculty 1870 1875 and was elected a fellow of the college in 1884. Known for his influence in history studies and long service to Harvard he married the daughter of Dr Robert W Hooper and resided on Fayerweather Street in Cambridge. no children.
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Ephraim Whitman Gurney
Harvard University
Pride’s Crossing
Beverly Farms
Professor Gurney
Boston
Harvard College
C. F P. Dunbar
Gurney
Harvard
Robert W. Hooper
Fayerweather Street
Cambridge
Death of Robert Hallowell Gardiner in Gardiner Maine
Robert Hallowell Gardiner died suddenly of heart disease at his home Oaklands Gardiner Maine. Born November 3 1809 he graduated from Round Hill Academy and Harvard class of 1830 with classmates Charles Sumner and Thomas C Amory. A civil engineer by training he worked on the Georgia railroad and later managed his estate devoting himself to pomology and meteorology serving as treasurer of Episcopal missions in the diocese.
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Robert Hallowell Gardiner
Gardiner
Sir Robert Hallowell Gardiner
Oaklands
Round Hill Academy
Northampton
Harvard College
Charles Sumner
Thomas C. Amory
Georgia Railroad
Jones
Augusta
Maine State Pomological Society
Episcopal Missions
William Young Reporter and War Correspondent Dies
William Young, born 1817 in Charlestown Mass, died in Mobile Alabama. He served as reporter for the Boston Herald and its Washington and war correspondent. Wounded at Fredericksburg, later prisoner at Gettysburg and walked fifty miles to reach Union lines. He worked for the New York Herald, covered Red River, later New Orleans Republican and Mobile Gazette. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
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William Young
Mobile
Ala
Charlestown
Mass
Boston Herald
Washington
War
Fredericksburg
New York Herald
Gettysburg
Virginia
New Orleans
Red River
Mobile Gazette
Wealthy Lawrence resident Nathaniel White dies at 67
Nathaniel Gilman White of Lawrence died suddenly of heart disease at Little Boar's Head New Hampshire. A former president of the Boston and Maine railroad from 1872 to 1852 and former Bay State Bank director, he was vice president of the Essex Savings Bank at death. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Remains to be brought home for interment.
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Nathaniel Gilman White
Lawrence
Little Boar’s Head
N. H
White
Boston & Maine Railroad
Europe
Bay State Bank
Essex Savings Bank
Malden elder James McShane dies after long illness
James McShane, among Malden’s oldest residents, died at his home at 88 Adams Street after a lengthy sickness. A former selectman, he also held several other offices of trust and honor.
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James McShane
Malden
Adams Street
New Station at Woburn boots efficiency and style
The Boston and Lowell line opens a new Woburn Centre station costing about $20,000. Built of New Hampshire faced brick with Longmeadow stone trim, the 120 by 30 by 18 foot main block features a 12 by 12 foot tall corner tower rising 80 feet, a 20 by 20 by 12 foot port cochere, and an awning linking structures. Stone blocks bear the inscription Woburn RR Station. The brick tower shows terra cotta panels and gargoyles, with a wood slated upper portion capped by a copper weather vane. Interiors are finished in Western ash.
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Boston & Lowell Road
Woburn Centre
New Hampshire
Port Cochere
Woburn
Malden Debuts Elisha S Converse Fire Engine
The new Silsby steam fire engine named Elisha S Converse, purchased by Malden, had a public trial on Mountain avenue before city officials and fire committee. It reached 30 pounds steam in five minutes, started in 5 minutes 43 seconds, and operated with 50 and 114 inch nozzles across multiple hydrant lines, drawing a large crowd of firemen and officials at Odd Fellows Hall for a banquet afterward.
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Silsby
City of
Malden
Mountain Avenue
Central Square
Baptist Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Elisha S. Converse
New Presses and Type Unveiled in Fresh Eight-Page Form
The paper announces new presses and type, introducing a refreshed format with eight pages and seven columns per page. Editorial notes highlight improved printing and layout, signaling an evolution in the newspaper’s presentation and reach.
A Thorough News Journal of the Highest Class
The item presents a promotional description of a refined newspaper offering comprehensive coverage across finance commerce shipping politics literature drama society clubs and general topics aimed at readers seeking authoritative insights. It emphasizes breadth and quality in reporting and commentary.
Boston Post Transforms To Eight Page Quarto Format
The Herald notes the Boston Post’s new eight page quarto format and improved typography under fresh ownership. Observers praise its lively, attractive layout, editorial tact, and updated management, predicting success and a stronger presence in New England journalism.
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the Grand Jury
J. F. Clarke
Dr. Brooks
the New Post
Albany
Irish School
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Po.a.e R. Ls. PO
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Hornung
Connor
Sutton
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Wise
Dorgan
Morrill
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Radb’urn
le Begley
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O’rouke
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Gerhardt
Begiay
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M.murphy
Shaw
Ahy
P. Willis
Burke
McCormick
Campana
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Leahy
Willis
Cainnana
Tate
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Lynns Een E Ee
Corinthian Club
West India
Longwoods
IS Horticultural Hall
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the Transcript
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New Bedford Standard
Worcester Spy
Old Post
Portland Argus
Republic
Hartford
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