First national anti saloon Republicans meet in Chicago
Summary of scattered items: anti saloon Republicans hold first national convention in Chicago while Treasury tightens jewelry import laws and coast survey troubles prompt concern. Reports cover Wisconsin governor nominee details, a Philadelphia bribery case, postponed Springfield bicycle races, Nickel Plate collision deaths rising to nineteen, Bodwell’s Maine majority under ten thousand, and various local notices across New England.
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Philadelphia
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Maine
Bodwell
W. DD. Reed
Abington
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England
Bridgeport
Conn
Beverly
Father Brosnahan
Waltham
Worcester
Daniel Dorchester
Nathaniel G. White
Lawrence
Hampden Park
Lowell
Charleston
Sullivan
Heartd
Pittsburg
Penn
Arthur Travers
Manchester
N. H
Connecticut Universalists
Greenback Labor Convention
Pennsylvania
Neemah
Wis
Schilling
Milwaukee
American Agricultural and Dairy Association
Parnellites vow to curb obstruction in Commons
In parliament the Parnellites pledge to abate obstructive tactics while political maneuvering continues. A Bulgarian populace sends a plea for protection to the Czar as global tensions unfold. Sproule, under death sentence at Ottawa, receives another reprieve amid ongoing legal appeals. Justin M Parker sails from Liverpool toward America. A Halifax trial for the David J. Adams seizure case commences with counsel Meagher opposing reporter presence, but the objection fails.
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House of Commons
Sproule
Ottawa
Justin M’carthy
Liverpool
America
David J. Adams
Halifax
Meagher
Weather delays cricket and horse fair impediments
The report notes a cricket match postponed due to rain, no trotting at Mystic Park, and a Parker House meeting to finalize plans for the Carney hospital fair. It also mentions no league ball game because of rain and a large rail excursion contract for next week. The stock market shows activity with Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland rising on control purchases amid denials of a dividend. An incendiary attempted arson targeted a large North End building.
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Mystic Park
Parker House
Carney Hospital
Fitchburg Railroad
Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland
Union Pacific
David H. Lincoln
Flora Lee
Fire at Commercial wharf storeroom damages minimal
A blaze at 1 p.m. in storeroom of J. J. Favre & Co. at building No 57 Commercial wharf was extinguished by five workmen led by J McManus, causing little damage. Earlier, a noon alarm from Box 431 reported straw fire at dwelling No 318 Bunker Hill occupied by J Clark. damage slight. A false alarm came from Box 146 at 4 05 p.m.
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Commercial Wharf
J. J. Favre & Co
Lincoln seeks open contests for Flora Lee in 18ft class
David H. Lincoln of South Boston, owner of the yacht Flora Lee, plans a rival series to determine superiority in the 18 feet water line class. Flora Lee won thirteen firsts and one third in fourteen races last season but challenges many top boats. Lincoln offers to race any and all boats of 18 feet water line or under for a trophy, costs shared by all entrants, under New England Yachting Association rules with no jib or spinnaker restrictions and ballast handling allowances, open for ten days.
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David H. Lincoln
South Boston
Flora Lee
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln
New England Yachting Association
Anti saloon Republicans open first national convention in Chicago
Chicago hosts 800 delegates at the Madison Street Theatre to organize an anti saloon movement. Senator Blair chairs, Windom elected permanent chair with speeches urging high license or prohibition, local option, heavy saloon taxation, and education on intoxicants. The platform commits the Republican party to restrain and ultimately extinguish liquor traffic nationwide.
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Kansas
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Newport Race Preparations Heat Up As Sailors Gather
Newport R I Sept 16 Steam yacht Electra Commodore Gerry flagship arrived as judge boat for Saturday race English yacht Miranda also in. Weather dull with easterly storm cuts view but crowds await. All yachts including Sachem Mayflower Galatea Priscilla ready in Newport harbor for weekend contests. Commodore Gerry hosts guests offshore and confirms Sachem not disabled and all systems go.
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Sachem
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Chase
Robbins
New York Yacht Club
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Newport Harbor
Democrats Nominate Frederick Taylor in Nelson for Senate
At the Ikeene senatorial convention Democrats nominate Frederick Taylor of Nelson. Across New Hampshire Republican conventions name Chester Jordan of Lancaster in the first district and William Panforth of Stratford and others in Coos County for various state offices. In Plymouth district James E. French of Moultonboro is nominated by acclamation. In Lebanon district Frank D. Curvis was named, and in New Market Joseph Simpson is chosen at age 25. Morison of Windham wins Londonderry seat on third ballot, Moses R. Lake is nominated at Pembroke, and Charles E. Jackson is selected at Cornish.
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N. H
Frederick Taylor
Nelson
Lancaster
Chester
Jordan
Coos County
William Panforth
Stratford
Twitchell
Gorham
Richard Chesman
James
James 5. Phipps
Milan
Burleigh Roberts
William F. Dodge
Whitefield
Albert H. Gerrish
Berlin
Francis H. Crawford
Colebrook
Prynovru
James E. French
Moultonboro
Internal Revenue
Plymouth
Coxc Ord
Food Gerrish
Lipanon
N. E
Lebanon
Frank D. Curvisi
Cannan
Dover
New Market
Joseph Simpson
Simpson
Knights of Labor
Derry Orior
Londonderry
Salem Depot
Leonard
Morrison
Windham
Corcono
N. B
Pennacooek
Moses R. Lake
Pembroke
Newport
F. P. Smith
Aremont
Charles E. Jackson
Cornish
Rail lines refuse reduced rate tickets to Odd Fellows meet
Curiaco Sept. 16 The general passenger agents of the east bound trunk lines decided at a conference they would not accept reduced rate single tickets to the Odd Fellows convention in Boston on any of their trains No representative of the Grand Trunk attended the meeting Several Western roads were said to be disposing of large quantities of the reduced rate tickets singly.
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Curiaco
Odd Fellows’ Convention
Boston
Grand Trunk
Greenback-Labor nominates state ticket in Pennsylvani a
The Greenback-Labor State convention in Tiarzissure Pennsylvani a nominated Robert J. Houston of Lancaster for governor John Parker for lieutenant governor Gen Daniel S Early for auditor Seth H H a Congress man at large and Dr C D Thompson for secretary of internal affairs The platform calls for issuing no more bonds but only money.
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Tiarzissure
Penn
Greenback-Labor
Robert J. Houston
Lancaster
John Parker
Genral Daniel 5. Early
Seth HH
C. D. Thompson
English Socialist Doctor Denounces Anarchists In New Haven
Dr Avel ing and wife from England spoke to a large New Haven audience urging an independent labor political party and the abolition of private property on a scientific basis while denouncing Chicago anarchists in a socialist advocacy tour.
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New Haven
Conn
Aveling
England
United States
Chicago
Trial Begins in Nova Scotia Seizure Case
Hautrax, N S September 16 The first seizure for alleged violation of the 1818 treaty since the Washington treaty abrogation was made in May. Trial started with about a dozen crown witnesses, a stenographer appointed, and Meagher seeking reporter withdrawal claiming private proceedings. First officer Hill testified about the Adams seizure near Digby and bait in hold. Court adjourned with warnings of contempt if press coverage continued. United States Consul General Phelan to Port Hawkesbury tomorrow to investigate the Moro Castle seizure.
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Jie
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United States
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Unitarian Conference Gathers in Sandwich Area
The semi annual meeting of liberal parishes covering Nantucket Sandwich Barnstable and Brewster met at the Sandwich Unitarian church with sermons by Rev. Fielding Israel and Rev. Thom Dawes. A discussions on Dr. Channing followed an introductory session led by Rev. Israel and Dr. Moore. A dinner at Central House concluded the day. The next annual meeting is set for Brewster in June.
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Unitarians
Nantucket
Barnstable
Brewster
Unitarian Church
Thom. Dawes
Fielding Israel
First Church
Salem
Israel
Moore of
Greenfield
Central House
New York Boxer Carroll Wins Long Sporting House Bout
Jimmy Carroll of New York defeats Dick Collier of Philadelphia after twenty two three minute rounds in an hour and thirty minutes at a Rockaway sporting house. Spectators mainly New York politicians paid ten dollars each. Carroll wins the bout, both fighters worn out. Carroll aged 27, 165 pounds. Collier 24, 166 pounds. The match drained for five hundred dollars.
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Rockaway Braca
L. 1
Jimmy Carroll
New York
Dick Collier
Philadelphia
Carroll
Collier
Maine election returns show Bodwell trailing in close race
Official returns from 472 towns list Bodwell with 68 115 votes to Edwards 54 754 and Clark 3 829 with scattering 19, Bodwell's plurality 13 851. County results for Androscoggin, Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, York, and Waldo show mixed leads and near parity. final official tallies pending for York and Waldo.
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Aveusta
Bodwell
Edwards
Clark
Andrescoggin
Cumberland County
Lincoln
York County
North Berwick
Saco
Waldo
Prospect
Winterport
York
Libel Verdict in Cowley v Smith Sets $5000 Award
In Superior Court the jury awarded Rev Edward Cowley $5000 in his libel suit against Joseph Smith over typewritten slips accusing Cowley of starving Louis Victor in Shepherds Home. The New York Herald called the verdict curious and Charles Cowley says the paper was grossly libellous and may face legal action.
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Charles Cowley
Lowell appoints committee to aid Charleston fund
At the City Hall meeting Hon. George A. Marden and Walter M. Sawyer were named to form a 25 member committee with Mayor Abbott to devise Lowell's share of the aid fund for Charleston. A $150 check from E. W. Hoyt & Co. was also received.
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Lowell
George A. Marden
Walter M. Sawyer
Abbott
Charleston
E. W. Hoyt & Co
Protect Bulgarians State of Siege Prolonged in Bulgaria
Soria Sept. 16 In the Sobranje today it was resolved to send a telegram to the Czar praying for a long and happy life and pledging devotion. Friendly relations with Russia are hoped to resume and the Czar defended Bulgarians in their union and independence. The state of siege is prolonged and eighteen officers accused in Alexander's kidnapping are to be court martialed. England Austria and Italy recognize the Bulgarian regency.
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Bulgaria
Russia
Alexander
Sobranje
M. Stambouloff
Pence Alexander
England
Austria
Italy
Connecticut Universalist convention closes with large turnout
The Connecticut Universalist convention concludes its annual session in Bridgeport with a sizable delegate attendance. Treasurer’s report shows 2275 dollars receipts for the year. Officers elected include President Dr. J. H. Chapin of Meriden and Treasurer Hon. S. Cook of Lone Ridge.
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Bripceport
Conn
Connecticut Universalist Convention
B. Lyon
Tufts College
A. J. Canfield
D.D
Brooklyn
A. B. Hervey
Taunton
Mass
Woman’s Centenary Association
P. A. Hanaford
New Arpe
Haven
D.S. R. Libby
New Britain
A. A. Ellis
Hartford
W. C. Rm
Pennsylvania
J. F. Simmons
Stafford
J. H. Chapin
Meriden
J. T. Boardman
John Lyon
Bridgeport
S. S. Cook
Lone Ridge
J.T. Bates
Danbury
E. M. Grant
Stamford
T. H. Foster
James Staples
Bridgeort
W. J. Dearborn
Lockwood
D. E. Eaton
Selden Gilbert
New Haven
Severe wind and rain devastate Illinois Indiana Michigan
Curiaco Sept 16 reports severe wind and rain storms across Illinois Indiana and Michigan. Montezuma Ir was partly destroyed with several lives lost and $45000 in damage. Wabash valley losses total about $80000. Indianapolis Michigan City Indiana and Howell Michigan suffered extensive property damage with one man killed in Howell.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Montezuma
Wabash Valley
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Ind
Howell
Mich
Springfield Bicycle Club race day postponed to tomorrow
The third day of the Springfield Bicycle Club tournament is postponed due to steady rain. Track conditions are poor and racing may be delayed to tomorrow fore noon, with some events possibly pushed to Monday.
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Springfield
Springfield Bicycle Club
Denver declines Boston deputy surveyor post
Springfield Sept. 16 W J Denver assistant general manager of the New England Telephone Company has been offered the position of deputy surveyor of customs at Boston by Surveyor Coveny. After consideration he has decided to decline the office.
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Doen
Springfield
W. J. Denver
New England Telephone Company
Boston
Coveny
Denver
Sullivan Heartd bout in Pirrspura canceled
In Pirrspura Penn Sept 16 the proposed glove fight between Sullivan and Heartd set for Saturday night is postponed due to lack of a suitable hall and disputes over Sullivan's purse.
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Pirrspura
Penn
Sullivan
Heartd
Relief fund at Charleston reaches $809115
Charleston SC: The relief fund totals $809,115. Ex Senator Simon Cameron sent $1,000 to the committee. More than 1,000 aid forms have been issued for rebuilding or repairs. Attention to mortar quality, mainly yellow sand, may prompt city council action to prevent disasters in haste.
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Charleston
S. C
Simon Cameron
Chaptered chapel cornerstone to start at Concord school
The cornerstone of a $100000 chapel for St. Pauls school at Concord New Hampshire will be laid September 1. The Richard Borden mill spinners in Fall River have returned to work. Rain postponed all State fair exercises at Lewiston Maine. Cornelius Daley aged 52 oldest riverman on the Penobscot river drowned at the Bangor boom body recovered. Marshfield Agricultural Society to continue its fair through Saturday. A Main street Bar Harbor land plot sold by Dr Derby of Boston for 250 per square foot. While lighting a bonfire on Kittridges Hill Vinal Haven Maine Arthur L Pierce fell into an old quarry and was badly hurt.
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Fall River
Lewiston
Cornelius Daley
Penobscot
Bangor
Marshfield Agricultural Society
Main Street
Bar Harbor
Dr. Derby
Boston
Kittridge’s Hill
Vinal Haven
Bodwell
Arthur L. Pierce
Philip Pierce
Obstructive Tactics Abated in Irish Debates
London report says Parnellite MPs agree to curb obstruction after debate on Irish police vote to allow a second reading of Parnell’s land bill. Government plans to pass the appropriation bill first and expect strong Tory attendance. Gladstone and Fowler have paired. New rules to prevent obstruction will be introduced at the next session.
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London
Herbert Gladstone
Henry Hartley Fowler
East Wolverhampton
Gladstone
Cholera Toll Rises in Pesth and Treste
Vienna reports show one death from cholera in Pesth and three in Treste with two new cases in Pesth and nineteen in Treste. Italy’s latest figures list: Torre del Annugeata five cases four deaths Ravenna seven cases one death Ferrara eleven cases four deaths Patignano eleven cases six deaths and all infected districts totaling twenty one cases ten deaths.
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Vienna
Pesth
Treste
Italy
Torre del Annugeata
Ravenna
Ferrara
Patignano
Cardinal Carmine Gori Merosi Dies in Rome
Rome reports Cardinal Carmine Gori Merosi has died in Rome at Subiaco birth details, born February in Subiaco and elevated to cardinal on November 10, 1884. Cardinal Jacobini, the pontifical secretary, is seriously ill.
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Rome
Carmine Gori Merosi
Subiaco
Jacobini
Justin MCarthy Sails for New York on Britannic
London reports Justin M'Carthy departed today aboard the Britannic bound for New York. The voyage was announced from the port with M'Carthy listed as the sole passenger and notable figure of the departure.
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London
Justin M’carthy
New York
Bigamy case shocks Manchester as man weds twice
Arthur Travers, 25, is jailed after marriages to Cora Batten and Rose Levigne. Batten father filed the complaint following Travers's Boston ceremony. Travers, a Potsdam native, had prior marriage to Libby McKinney in 1882, who died in April. He allegedly orchestrated moves to Vermont and Providence for further weddings.
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N. H
Arthur Travers
Alien S. Batten
Cora Estes Batten
Travers
Rose Levigne
Boston
J. T. Duryea
D.D
Potsdam
N. Y
Libby McKinney
Batten
Vermont
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Providence
R. I
Weather Indications for New England and New York
For 24 hours starting 7 am Friday Sept 17 Meine and New Hampshire expect local rain then fair weather with nearly stationary temperatures and southerly winds. Elsewhere in New England mainly fair and slightly cooler with southerly winds. Eastern New York also fair and slightly cooler with southerly winds shifting to westerly.
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Meine
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New York
Weather in Boston Observers Office Report 1836
The Boston weather report from the Observers Office shows temperatures around 63 degrees mean, with a maximum near 66 and a minimum near 60. Humidity tends high at about 92 percent on average, with winds from the east and velocity around 10 to 15 miles per hour and traces of precipitation recorded.
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