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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1884
Page
1
Republican Platform On Tariffs And Labor Wages Debate
The text contrasts the 1884 Republican and Democratic platforms on tariff policy, arguing Republicans seek duties that protect diversified industries and labor rights while reducing surplus without harming workers. It notes Democrats aim to cut taxes without injuring domestic industries, ensuring U.S. labor and capital remain competitive amid wage differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Platform
Republican Party
Blaine letter pleads confidential draft handoff
A fragment from Blaine to Fisher reveals a request for sending a confidential letter and trusts a trustworthy clerk with a draft. The note asks the recipient to treat the matter as strictly confidential and to burn the letter after reading. No further context is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Fisher
Waterville Man Blasts Blaine Over Prohibition Stance
Mr F Hathaway of Waterville Maine a leading manufacturer and staunch Republican and prohibitionist criticizes James G Blaine for promising Maine prohibition support then dodging the vote on the state amendment. He labels Blaine evasive cowardly and a plumed fraud citing broken pledge and political trickery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hathaway
Waterville
Dodger Blaine
Don
Blaine
Mr. Hathaway
James G. Blaine
Maine
Ohio
Bank establishment in Little Rock proposed by Blaine
A fragment from Blaine suggests favoring friends to establish a bank at Little Rock. He claims influence to cast an anchor to the windward in their behalf if desired, indicating potential nepotism or favoritism in local banking placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Blaine
Fisher
Blaine Defended by Noted Lawyers in Coming Speech
The Mulligan letters have provoked strong reactions as Blaine publicly dismisses the sensation. The Tribune reports that distinguished lawyers are preparing an elaborate defense to be released soon. The piece condemns prosecutorial charges of falsehood and misuse of office, framing critics as cowards and thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulligan
Blaine
Augusta
the Tribune
Questioning Seasoning in Crafting Poetry
A compact note probes a writer's aim to inquire within the season about form and meaning. It hints at an inward method where the season informs style and cadence, shaping a thoughtful approach.
Not a Democrat Sullivan Denied as Blaine Supporter
An Irish newspaper in Chicago quotes Alexander Sullivan denying Democrat ties while slated to preside at a New York Irish-American Blaine and Logan meeting. The piece asserts he has never been a Democrat and recalls a 1868 Grant speech criticizing Irish Democratic voters as inferior to African Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Sullivan
Blaine
Logan
New York
Chicago
the Emerald
Mr. Sullivan
Wade
Grant
Detroit
Blaine Faces Union-Backed City Resistance in New York
Johnny O'Brien, Barney Biglin, Jakey Hess, Billy McCord, McGlory, and other New York Republican machine figures have refused work for Blaine and shown no district organization. Blaine travels to the metropolis to seek a deal as matters grow serious. readers will be updated with particulars later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny O’brien
Barney Biglin
Jakey Hess
Billy McCord
McGlory
New York
Mrs Morrill Denies Outrageous Blaine Story
Mrs Morrill promptly denies an outrageous story from Blaine sources printed in yesterday's Herald. Her vigorous response will appear in another column addressed to the editor of the Post.
Owing to your political position quoted remark about bonds
A fragment cites Fisher remark to Blaine on bonds and a note about Bourbon in bottles from a drug. The passage also touts a stimulant described as exceptionally pure and safe. The text reflects a political social comment and a product promotion within a newspaper snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Blaine
Campaign mobilizes New York business men for Cleveland
Five hundred thirty three members of the produce exchange form a Cleveland club in New York. Half are Republicans. J P Townsend chairs. Headquarters at Stevens House, lower Broadway, with a banner across Broadway. Club expects over a thousand members by Monday. Invitations sent to other exchanges to start similar clubs. Blaine not expected until Friday. telegram says he will travel from Boston, stop at Worcester, then arrive in New York by 10:30 p m tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
New York
Produce Exchange
Cleveland
J. P. Townsend
Stevens House
Lower Broadway
Broadway
James G.blaine
Jones
Boston
Worcester
Nominations Across New Hampshire Conventions
Democratic and Republican meetings statewide on September 17 nominated candidates for senator and councillor in multiple districts. Henry H. Wilson and others were nominated in Lebanon and assorted districts. Woodbury Melcher, Ansel Dickinson, John Hatch and George Cochran named for various seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Lebanon
Henry H. Wilson
Canaan
Keene
Ansel Dickinson
Winchester
Newmarket
John Hatch
Portsmouth
Chester
George E. Cochran
Tilton
Laconia
Woodbury
L. Melcher
Coxcorp
John F. Jones
Contoocook
Manchester
D. M. White
Peterborough
Dover
Somersworth
Rochester
Thomas G. Jameson
Exeter
Rockingham
William H. Toad
Atkinson
City Hall
William F. Harmon
Great Falls
Andrew F. McDonough
Arthur G. Whittemore
James E. Fernald
Farmington
Walter H. Smith
Barrington
Henry M. Felker
Madbury
Joseph D. Roberts
Rollinsford
Aaron W. Foss
Strafford
John C. Bartlett
Lee
Woopsvillle
Concord
Giles Wheeler
American House
Jacob M. Willey
Lancaster
William R. Danforth
Stratford
Henry M. Leavitt
Colebrook
Alfred R. Evans
Gorham
Jonas H. Powers
Gilman C. Bradbury
Randolph
Frank G. McKillips
Northumberland
Isaac C. Wight
Dummer
E. H. Williams
Philip Hartley
Newport
Sullivan County
F. W. Lewis
C. KE. Jackson
Cornish
S. H. Edes
W. H. Wright
Geo. R. Brown
J. C. Jones
Claremont
M. H. Dale
Washington
S. A. Haley
Rockingham County
J. Frank Seavey
H. Anse
Hayes
W. D. Hardy
Belknap
Chas. H. Roberts
John C. Pearson
Merrimac
D. A. Taggart
Hillsboro
C. J Woodward
Cheshire
Jas. A. Wood
Sullivan
Wm. K. Parker
E. H. Cheney
Grafton
Coos
N.H
Abraham PP. Olzenham
Plumed Knight Blaine Speaks From Boston Hotel Balcony
Hon James G Blaine drew a large Bowdoin square crowd in Boston Wednesday night amid flags and bunting at the Revere House. Police protected the throng as Blaine, delayed by a late train, spoke briefly from a balcony after a formal reception with Gov Robinson and other prominent Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square
James G. Blaine
Revere House
Blaine
Eugene Hale
Boston
Lodge
Lynn
Mr. Blaine
Henry Parkman
Republican City Committee
Messrs. Whipple
Southworth
State Committee
Parkman
Ames
N. P. Banks
George B. Loring
W. W. Crapp
Ranney
Cols. Whipple
Gilbert and Allen
Jesse M. Gove
E. M. McPherson
E. A. Stevens
Malden
Robinson
Boutelle
Maine
R.'. Davis
Massachusetts
W. W. Crapo
Davis
California
United States
Hale
A. A. Ranney
Blaine Address At Lynn Draws Hundreds On Last Train Car
After midnight Mr Blaine retired to the rear platform of the last car in Lynn and spoke to several hundred people who gathered to see him. The gathering included Henry J Wells Cambridge Jesse M Gove Halsey Boardman Whitcomb Parkman Southworth Larned Means and Col Gilbert Whipple among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobey
Henry J. Wells
Cambridge
Jesse M. Gove
Halsey
Boardman
Secretary Whitcomb
Republican City Committee
Henry Parkman
Robert E. Southworth
George E. Larned
Robert F. Means
Col. Gilbert
Col. Whipple
Mr. Blaine
Lynn
Blaine
Prohibition party rally at Tremont temple in Boston prompts critique
Supporters of St John and Daniel highlighting the prohibition ticket fill Tremont temple with strong attendance and lively factional energy. Speakers attack Blaine on liquor policy while Rev Gun sualties and Daniel address ethics of prohibition. meeting ends with cheers for candidates amid mixed reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. John and Daniel
Tremont Temple
Republiccan
Blaine
James H. Roberts
Seelye
Robert C. Pitman
James G. Blaine
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gunsaulus
Newton
Arthur
Pendleton
George William Curtis
New York Tribune
Old Tribune
Tribune
Tribune of Old
Horace Greeley
A. J. Gordon
William H. Daniel
Maryland
O. P. Gifford
John B. Gough
A. A. Miner
Newburyport
Mass
Herald
Congress
Seventh Congressional District
Spofford
Man of Letters Losing Ground in the West
In Milwaukee a large meeting of independents at St. Charles hotel elected Thaddeus C. Pound as president with Herman Sigel and others as vice presidents. An executive committee was empowered to expand to 15 and appoint officers. The group pledged fealty to Cleveland, while allowing autonomy on state and local tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Congressional District
Webster Hall
Roxbury
Wich
D. R. Pierce
Francis A. Wilder
Col. E. B. Loring
Congress
People’s Party
J. H. O’neil
Boston
Worcester
Thomas W. Clark
Col. N. A. Plympton
American Political Alliance
Capt. W. L. Ellsworth
Pennsylvania
Charles H. Waterman
New York
Ninth Congressional District
South Framingham
Frederick D. Ely
Dedham
Francis B. Hayes
Fifth
Milwaukee
Wis
St. Charles Hotel
J. P. McGregor
Pound
Thaddeus C. Pound
Herman Sigel
J. B. Follett
Henry Baetz
Otto Zwietusch
J. P
Cleveland
Blaine
Letters and the Blaine controversy from 1876 Chicago Tribune
The piece discusses Mulligan taking Blaine letters from Fisher in Boston, their travel to Washington, and Fisher’s claim that the letters were Fisher’s private property. It notes Mulligan acted as custodian with Fisher’s knowledge and that Blaine had no right to seize the letters without Fisher’s consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Chicago Tribune
Machine Papers
Bristow
Mulligan
Fisher
Boston
Washington
Committee of Investigation
Letter Found In Bag Links Blaine To Grant Row
In a bag a letter from Mr. Blaine to Mr. Fisher notes effort to pass a Little Rock and Fort Smith road bill and claims compensation after lifting a land sale price restriction. The context suggests Mulligan did not steal the letters from Fisher to harm Blaine without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Mulligan
Fisher
Blaines Wealth Growth Seen as Watered Stocks and Debt
The piece argues Blaine overstates wealth growth via watered stock and bonds, mortgages, and inflated values. It notes railroads, telegraph and textile mills are overstated, comparing 1860 mortgage-rich farms to 1880 values, and claims true wealth rose little while prices were inflated. It contends tariffs created a false monument that would fade if water were removed and values corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Western Union Telegraph
Willimantic Thread
Jones
Illinois
Smith
New England
Creusa
Sons of Judge Hoar and Senator Hear Vote Against Blaine
From the Brooklyn Union. Rockwood and George Hoar, sons of Judge Hoar and Senator Hoar, will vote against Blaine. Despite appeals to dissuade them, they choose duty over a dishonest candidate. One son canvasses his father's county for the independent movement, showing a revival of conscience in politics in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Hoar
Senator
Brooklyn Union
Rockwood
George Hoar
Blaine
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
New England
Cleveland
Congressional Nominational Across Several States
Republican incumbents from Philadelphia were unanimously renominated in four districts, while Democrats field candidates in Maryland and New Jersey. Butler momentum grows with large Worcester convention caucus, and Colorado hosts a state prohibition convention seeking a statewide ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
John T. Wait
Pennsylvania
Chas. O'Neil
William D. Kelley
Illinois
C. C. Clark
Philadelphia
H. H. Bingham
Charles O'Neil
W.D. Kelley
A. C. Harmer
New Jersey
F. B. Gauntt
Maryland
F. T. Shaw
Arkansas
John H. Rogers
Nebraska
J.h.slickel
Wreck injures numerous passengers on Indiana line near Farmer City
A passenger train on the Indiana Bloomington and Western railroad struck a broken rail and derailed near Farmer City. Five to twenty people were seriously injured, including Mrs. Williams of Mechanicsburg and J. S. Falls of Pittsburg. Ex Gov Hendricks escaped major injury, though his party suffered. The private car carrying T A Hendricks and party rolled down an embankment, with Gov Hendricks lightly bruised but unimpeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer City
Indiana, Bloomington and Western Railroad
Sceavera
Texas
Williams
Mechanicsburg
Cheney
Jennie Warvlick
Columbus City
Ind
J. 8
Falls
Pittsburg
Welishi
Shelbyville
John W. Wright
Springfeld
Col. Holloway
Michigan
George A. Watson
Peoria
L. J. Lee
Hendricks
Indiana, Bloomington and Western
Smuggling Chinamen Across Boundary Reported at Port Gamble
Reports indicate a complete organization operates to move Chinese across the U S border from British Columbia. Masters of steamers along Puget Sound admit lax enforcement, with one captain offered bribes of 80 dollars per woman and 20 dollars per man to land them secretly in American territory. About 30 Chinese women are said to have been smuggled ashore at Port Gamble in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uitsalady
W.T
British Columbia
Celestials
Nere
V Ria
Port Gamble
Hypocrisy of Blaine Involved in Coal Syndicate Scandal
Cleveland dispatch cites a 1883 Cleveland Herald report alleging James G Blaine aiding a coal and iron syndicate that starves miners and imports pauper labor. Names linked include Blaine Eugene Hale and Gov Foster with Ohio and Western Coal and Iron Co. Hocking Valley mining tensions threaten campaign literature flood and labor backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Cleveland Herald
New York
Standard Coal and Oil Company
Columbus
Bradstreet
Hocking Valley
W. D. Lee
Norwalk
Eugene Hale
Maine
Gov
Charles Foster
Ohio
Ohio and Western Coal and Iron Company
Blaine
Foster
Hoadly
Ohio Democracy
Hocking
Industry Suffering From Low Prices and Curing Methods
The Boston Post correspondent reports Massachusetts cod and mackerel industries burdened by low prices. Jersey firms use a faster curing method, drying and sweating fish on shore, while New England tradition relies on longer salt cure. Climate and treaty effects shape market prices and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Post
Sandwich
Mass
Massachusetts
Newfoundland
New England
Jersey
English Channel
Channel Island
Dominion
Washington
Cape Cod
Cape Ann
Grand Banks
Jersey Island
United States
Great Britain
Parliament of
Canada
Prince Edward’s Island
Surplus Tax Reform Debate Hits Political Temps
Thomas A Hendricks warns the treasury surplus may reach 500 million by year end asserting no dollar was needed or rightly taxed. He accuses Blaine Logan and their party of overtaxation while Cleveland and Hendricks push for reform. He calls for ousting “rascals” amid alleged waste and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Hendricks
Treasury
Messrs
Blaine and
Logan
Cleveland and
Hendricks
United States
Western railway conference forms two California pools
In Chicago the western railway conference unanimously agrees to create two pools for California business, east and west of the Missouri. Burling ton concedes. Tomorrow aims to fix percentages. If no agreement, Joseph F. Tucker will arbitrate with binding decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Railway
California
Missouri River
Burlington
Joseph F. Tucker
American forestry congress elects officers at Saratoga
The American Forestry Congress today named officers including President Warren Higley of Ohio, vice presidents H. G. Joly and W. H. Eggleston, recording secretary Dr. F. B. Hough, corresponding secretary B. E. Fenson, and treasurer J. S. Hicks. Executive committee members were B. G. Northrop, J. S. Hicks, Harvey Baker, J. G. Knapp, J. L. Buda, and F. B. Hough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
American Forestry Congress
Warren Higley
Ohio
H. G. Joly
W.h.eggleston
F. B. Hough
B. E. Fenson
J. S. Hicks
B. G. Northrop
Clinton
Roslyn
Harvey Baker
Oneonta
J. G. Kn
Reunion of the army of the Cumberland opens in Rochester
General Sheridan presided at a levee and a preliminary meeting in Rochester. Attendees planned to reengave inscriptions to Garfield and Thomas monuments with dates and names matching the McPherson monument in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Army of the Cumberland
Sheridan
Powers
Gen. Sheridan
Mazeppa mill company liabilities and assets disclosed
Red Winch Minnesota, Sept 17. The Mazeppa mill company liabilities are 194000 dollars and assets 251000 dollars after its recent failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Winch
Minn
Mazeppa Mill Company
White Elephant Exhibit And Electric Railway At Gallery
The article lauds a White Elephant exhibit praised for its novel design and construction. It notes the art gallery drawing steady visitor attention, the electric railway popular with hundreds daily, and shoe machines attracting interest. Concerts by the American Band of Providence, W Reeves conductor, are scheduled with Saturday named as children's gala day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Gallery
American Band of
Providence
W. Reeves
Annual Meetings Elect Officers in Lewiston Corporations
At the Sept 17 annual meetings in Lewiston Maine officers were elected across multiple firms including Franklin Company Union Water Power Lewiston Bleachery Androscoggin Mills Hill Manufacturing Continental Mills Bates Manufacturing Lewiston Gaslight and others. Officers named include Lyman Nichols Edward L Wood Jacob Edwards and William B Wood among presidents clerks treasurers and directors. It was voted to seek authority to reduce capital stock to 75000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Franklin Company
Lyman Nichols
Edward L. Wood
William B. Wood
Nathan Cushing
F. L. Richardson
William P. 77
Jacob Edwards
Union Water Power Company
Josiah G. Abbot
John B. Catton
J. G. Abbot
Theophilus W. Walker
William P. Frye
Lewiston Bleachery and Dye Works
T. W. Walker
George Dexter
Thomas Wigglesworth
James Dempsey
Androscoggin Mills
A. P. Winslow
Nathaniel Walker
Lewiston Gaslight Company
W. B. Wood
J. Scott
WB. Wood
E. L. Davis
E. L.wood
Grand Lodge Opens at Brockton with I O G T Delegates
Bridgewater reports the twenty-sixth annual session of the grand lodge Massachusetts Independent Order of Good Templars began in Brockton with 150 delegates. The grand lodge degree was conferred on 43 candidates. Five new lodges founded since March, four surrendered. Initiated 1674, withdrawn 1635, total membership 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
Mass
Brockton
Grand Lodge
Massachusetts Independent Order of Good Templars
Miss Roma Sickles Marries Grocer's Clerk in New York
Roma Sickles daughter of George G Sickles of New Rochelle wed William H Meade a grocer's clerk. The Sickles family accepted the match and asked the couple to return home after learning of the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roma Sickles
George G. Sickles
New Rochelle
Gen. Sickles
William H. Meade
Sickles
Zanita at the Boston theatre draws well
The Boston theatre production Zanita drew solid audiences for a second performance last evening with strong attendance and favorable early reactions from patrons and critics.
Water Supply Fears Amid City Hygiene Troubles
Washington dispatch notes alarm over water purity as 1000 animal carcasses are reported in rivers and canals. hog cholera rife in surrounding areas prompts carcass disposal into water. officials plan aqueduct flushing and seek intercession from Maryland and Virginia governors to curb the outrage.
Fire wrecks mills and near by buildings in Detroit
A fire at Alexander Moore's planing mill on High street spread to Delbridge Brooks Fisher's mill on Grand River avenue and several stores and dwellings, totaling about 50000 dollars in losses. James Moore suffered a broken leg leaping from a window and James McEnhill was burned on the face. An oil tank explosion destroyed a rear dwelling, sending debris and injuring two boys and two men. George Baine and Patrick Lynch sustained head and severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Alexander Moore
High Street
Delbridge
Brooks & Fisher
Grand River Avenue
James Moore
James McEnhill
Geo. Baine
Patrick Lynch
Humane cruelty cases rise at directors meeting report
President Angell reported 161 cruelty cases handled by office agents in the past month with six prosecutions, 31 animals taken from work, and 110 mercifully killed. He was asked to organize a humane bureau for the World’s Fair in New Orleans and to promote animal cruelty prevention in southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angell
Department of Humane
New Orlea
New Orleans
Aig
Special meeting set as mayor beds election officers
City departments close at noon on Wednesday with a half holiday for employees and flags displayed on public buildings. A board of aldermen meeting Friday will hear the mayor’s nominations for election officers and constables. Exhibition of past common council presidents photos completes in President Lee’s room. Health board orders vacating Nos. 38 Harrison Ave, 13 Coventry St, 15 Coventry St and rear house, 11 Meander St Charlestown, 11 Dorchester St South Boston, and Nos. 32 34 38 Utica St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Te Board of Aldermen
Peters
Common Council
Lee
Board of Health
Harrison Avenue
Coventry Street
Meander Street
Charlestown
Dorchester Street
South Boston
Utica Street
Maine Central absorbs Port lands firms in Maine
ABSORBED BY THE MAINE CENTRAL. BAR HARBOR, Me., Sept. 17. The Maine Central railroad company has bought out the Portland, Bangor, Mount Desert and Machias steam boat company, the purchase including the two steamboats Lewiston and City of Richmond, which will be placed on the Annapolis route at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Maine Central Railroad Company
Portland
Bangor
Mount Desert
Machias Steamboat Company
Lewiston
City of Richmond
Annapolis
Sensational Montreal case alleged over 100000 fraud
Montreal on September 17 reports a sensational criminal case may be filed involving two prominent figures. A justice of the peace is accused by a well known capitalist and director of several public companies of securing 100000 under false pretences, signaling a major legal battle ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Beheaded On Railroad Track At Boston Depot
A 30 year old man was found beheaded on the Boston and Albany depot track inside the building now occupied by Adams and American Express. He likely slept on the track and was killed when a train entered at 10:30. The body was taken to the morgue. Also reported are arrests and discharges for a robbery outside the city, an errand boy theft case, autopsy findings, injuries from falls and accidents, a missing soldier, a seaman's fall, a boy run over, and a drowning incident. Several individuals are named with ages and locations, detailing incidents from Chelsea to Roxbury and Medford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Albany Railroad
Adams and
American Express
Charles Hooper
Henry Kane
James Conley
Boston and Albany
Maurice Jacobs
Ashland
Grafton
Frank B. Webber
Chelsea
E. C. Rowe
Washington Street
Boylston Bank
New York
Draper
Michael Barry
South Boston
John Smith
No. 5
Hunneman Street
Harrison Avenue
City Hospital
Charles Mosely
George Everett
Dorchester
Lower Mills
Dorchester Avenue
John Regan
Portland
West Sixth Street
John Dunn
Washington and
Newcomb Streets
Charles H. Bradt
United States
Fort Warren
Linden Park
Roxbury
Tfoneph Quinn
Fanny Johnson
Danvers
Cobb
Haymarket Square
Quinn
Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital
Horace S. Wade
Berkeley
Beacon
Charlies Street
September Term Opens in York County Supreme Judicial Court
Special Correspondence from Alfred Maine reports the September term of the York County Supreme Judicial Court opening with Judge William Wirt Virgin presiding. The day occupied in docket calls and motions as cases are assigned for trial. A large number of criminal matters await the grand jury, with sessions likely to run three to four weeks. The York bar, once famed in New England, features many notable members both past and present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
York County
Boston Post
Alfred
William Wirt Virgin
Grand Jury
Bar of
New England
Gov
James Sullivan
George Thacher
Cyrus King
John Holmes
William Fitt Preble
Dudle Hubbard
Geo. W. Wallingford
Josephne, Sr
Ethan Shepley
Samuel Bradley
Nathan Clifford
Water Lilies Display Opens at Morticultural Hall
The Morticultural Hall tank was completed at noon Wednesday and now hosts a noted lily display. Rare Nymphea Devoniensis and Nymphea Zanzibariensis fill the tank alongside other varieties, best viewed under electric lighting. The Odontoglossum Grande, nicknamed the baby plant, from Mr. Ames's orchid collection, features a small human figure at the center. The exhibit runs today and Friday until 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morticultural Hall
Mr. Ames
It Causes General Stagnation in Woollen Manufacturing
In reply to a Journal of Commerce circular, 113 mills representing 963 card sets report a production drop of 135 million yards in 9009 suits of men’s clothing. Mills remain idle or on short time and will not resume full output until demand improves enough to cover manufacture costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal of Commerce
Cleveland Man Proposes Then Shoots Widow and Kills Self
Lehon Fry proposed to widow Penrose Garmon near Homer Center Medina county. After rejection he shot her in the head and, believing her dead, killed himself with a shotgun. Local reports note the severe wound to Mrs. Garmon and Fry's suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Lehon Fry
Penrose Garmon
Homer Centre
Medina County
Fry
Madame Janauscheck Shines in My Life at Fourteenth Street
New York on September 17 reports Madame Janauscheck delivered a pronounced success in Mr Hearn Mere diths drama My Life at the Fourteenth Street Theatre. She played three roles and was recalled repeatedly during scenes, ending with the strongest applause as the curtain fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madame Janauscheck
Boston man killed stealing ride near Utica
Harris Singer aged 21 of 8 Oneida street Boston was killed by freight cars at Whitesboro while attempting to steal a ride. His body is at Whitesboro. The piece ends with a fragment about genuine Angostura bitters imported in bottles from South America and a warning to beware of misrepresentation for a product by Siegert & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Harris Singer
Oneida Street
Boston
Whitesboro
Here
South America
Dr. I. G. B&b, Siegert & Sons
Wesleyan students dismissed for hazing and other regional items
Four Wesleyan students at Wilbraham Massachusetts were dismissed for hazing. The Boston Duck Company mill at Bondsville Massachusetts began running on two thirds time. Salisbury Beach’s 216th annual gathering started, drawing about 6000 attendees over two days. The Gonant murder trial in New London Connecticut adjourned due to the death of Chief Justice Park’s wife. Rev Nehemiah Boynton of Littleton Massachusetts was installed as associate pastor at North Church in Haverhill. William Agnew of North Chelmsford was killed near his town on the White Mountain Express heading north. Bernard Boutelle of Granby, employed at Holyoke’s Syms Dudley mill, injured severely in machinery incident. Grand Army of the Republic activities in Cambridge joined with Bosworth post in Portland for a clam bake after a stop at the U.S. hotel. The Saco River Baptist Association’s 43rd session began in Saco Maine. Haverhill Academy of Music opened with a concert by the Symphony Orchestra and soloist Miss Elizabeth Hamlin. Two Fall River youths, aged 13 and 14, missing since Friday, possibly stowed away on a vessel. A Gloucester boardinghouse robbery yielded $24 before thieves fled. Gov. Robinson and Lt. Gov. Ames opened Fall River’s Forester’s bazaar with regional mayors in attendance. Livermore Falls bridge matter favored building and keeping open by county commissioners and court confirmation. Mrs. Manley Allen of Walcott Vermont committed suicide. temporary insanity cited. New Hampshire church association sessions in Newport continued with ministers’ and widows’ funds reporting receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Ae
Wilbraham
Mass
Boston Duck Company
Bondsville
Salisbury Beach
Park
Gonant
New London
Conn
Nehemiah Boynton
Littleton
North Church
Haverhill
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Multiple Disparate Events Mark Turbulent Tuesday Night
A heavy wind storm in Clinton Wisconsin caused Miss Money and Gressmaker to die of fright. In Athens Ohio miners destitute amid depredations threaten farms. Mine executive R A Day was killed in a 160 foot fall at Vanderbilt mine. Storm King rafted spars to Boston worth over 20000. Cape Cod may be passed by Friday. Mexico marks 74th independence anniversary with guns bells and fandangos. Pennsylvania pardons board denies clemency for Sarver and Murray. Cambria Iron plans wage and rent cuts affecting about 4000 workers. Algonquin Indians in Canada suffer from government funds diverted by agents and middlemen. Samuel Robinson mayor of Charlotte Michigan shot by a tramp, now critical. Kufaula Alabama ruins yield Pickett and Wiggins bodies. one wounded boy Wim bush dies later.
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Notable Visits and Appointments In Boston And New England
Ww. A. Jones of New York rests in Boston en route to Montreal while Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood visits the city as a suffrage candidate. S. W. Perkins is named superintendent of mails at the Boston station of the New York and New England railroad. Increase Sumner Kimball, senior York county lawyer, attends the Alfred supreme judicial court. F. C. Morehead, commissioner general of the world exposition, is in New England to confer with governors and state commissioners. A public State House meeting is planned at noon on Saturday, Sept. 27, where Morehead will outline the project and answer questions.
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Four Boilers Explode at Lyken Valley Colliery
In Lykens Pennsylvania four boilers exploded at the Lyken valley colliery last night injuring four men. One worker Elmer Kocher died from the blast and related injuries. The incident prompted investigations and safety checks to prevent further harm.
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