Opening of the Bell Telephone Case in Cincinnati
The Bell Telephone Company case before Circuit Judge Jackson and District Judges Sage and Walker discussed jurisdiction. Key figures included Charles P. Bowditch Henry Metzger A D Bullock and George N Stone with government counsel A G Thurman Grosvenor P Lowery John Goode Jeff Chandler and Charles S Whitman. J J Storrow argued the plea against jurisdiction asserting imperfect service and lack of Ohio agents. Court adjourned before completion.
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Crncixnatt
Bell Telephone Company
Jackson
Sage and Walker
Charles P. Bowditch
Boston
Bell Company
Henry Metzger
Pittsburg
A. D. Bullock
George N. Stone
Cincinnati
A. G. Thurman
Columbus
Grosvenor P. Lowery
New York
John Goode
Virginia
Jeff Chandler
Charles S. Whitman
Washington
J.J. Storrow
Joseph E. McDonald
Indianapolis
R. A. Harrison
A. F. Perry
Messrs. Thurman
Harrison and Storrow
Supreme Court
J. J. Storrow
Ohio
Hearing adjourned in Adams seizure case in Halifax
This morning's news reports that the hearing in the David J. Adams seizure case was adjourned and testimony will be continued in Boston. The item sits among a sweep of brief items from across the nation including strikes, crime, and local notices.
Parnell Pushes Second Reading of Irish Land Bill in Commons
In Madrid Loxpon on Sept 20 Mr Gladstone received ovations as Lord Randolph Churchill announced a new land bill to ease land court actions and protect tenants. Parnell urged urgent action citing falling prices and potato blight while detailing temporary rent relief and eviction suspensions modeled on earlier acts. The debate highlighted evictions, rents, and the bill’s temporary scope amidst Ireland’s ongoing land crisis.
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Loxpon
Mr. Gladstone
House of Commons
Gladstone
Lord Randolph Churchill
Michael Hicks-Beach
Ireland
Parnell
Mr. Parnell
Royal Commission
Land Court
Wercome
Furner
Land Commissioners
Rye
Earl of Carnarvon
Morley
Land 3
Kerry
Fishermen's Troubles Delays in Adams Seizure Case
Halifax Sept 20 The Adams seizure case was resumed as United States counsel demanded removal of a Chronicle reporter. The deputy sheriff forced the reporter from the room, confusion over the proper official to enforce the order followed, and the hearing adjourned sine die pending Chief Justice McDonald’s ruling on cross-border witness examination.
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Halifax
N. S
Adams
McClellan
Meagher
United States
Chronicle
Archibald
Admiralty Court
Owen Billy
Dieby
Digby
David J. Adams
McDonald
Mr. Meagher
Condensed Friday News and SPA Comments Highlight
The Friday edition presents a concise overview of key news items and the top three SPA comments. Readers receive a quick briefing on notable events and prominent reactions, framed in a compact, period-appropriate voice.
Weather Outlook for New England and New York
For twenty four hours starting 7 a.m. Tuesday Sept 21 New England will see fair weather with subtly warmer conditions and northwesterly winds diminishing and shifting to northerly. Eastern New York can expect fair conditions, slightly warmer weather and northerly winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Weather in Boston Observers Office Report 1586
The weather log from the Boston Observers Office lists daily figures for September 20, 1586. It includes mean temperatures, minimum and maximum readings, wind directions, humidity, and precipitation zero, with additional notes on observations from other stations up to 10 p.m.
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Boston
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U. S.A
el Ee
P.M
P.M. Aes
Ess E Sess
Silas Elas Alae Sami Serene
Gladstone in Commons as Parnell Leads Land Bill Reading
In the House of Commons Mr Gladstone spoke while Charles Parnell pushed the second reading of a land bill. Earlier a Madrid revolution, sparked by soldiers, was subdued by authorities.
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Gladstone
House of Commons
Parnell
Madrid
Republican caucuses and lodge sessions mark civic week
Republican caucuses were held last evening as the Sovereign Grand Lodge opened its first session. A banquet followed, and the Washingtons defeated the Bostons 10 to 2. Samuel G. Snelling pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven years in State prison for embezzlement. Copper stocks remained active while bulls favored rising railroad earnings and booming business, with New York total sales at 635,882 shares.
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Sovereign Grand Lodge
Samuel G. Snelling
New York
Opening of the Theatrical Season At Fifth Avenue Theatre
Henry E. Dixey stars in Adonis as Boston influence seeps into New York premiere. The crowd fills the Fifth Avenue Theatre with praise and flowers. Nat Goodwin headlines at Risou in Little Jack Shepherd, while Miss Lillian Olcott gains attention in Theodora at Niblo's. Other theaters fare well.
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Dixey
Nat Goodwin
Lillian Olcott
New York
Adonis
Bijou
Risou
Jack Shepard
Pivcky
Theodora
Niblo’s
Manning to confer with President in Albany this week
Secretary Manning left the Mineral Springs Hotel for Buffalo and then Albany where he will meet the President. He said he has received no offer of the Austrian mission and would not accept it if offered.
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Charleston
Boston
New England
Enspor
N. Y
Manning
Mineral Springs Hotel
Buffalo
Albany
Historical novels meet stern England critics and readers
London critics and publishers argue that historical novels are unfashionable and readers seek contemporary society. Yet many old historical works remain popular, suggesting the art has not died but grown harder. Authors face vigilant historical inquisitors demanding accuracy and fidelity to sources.
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London Spectator
England
Anthony Trollope
St. Michael
Lucifer
Landlord Policy Criticized in Parnell Speech
The speaker condemns landlords as untrustworthy stewards and tenants’ oppression. He argues Parliament should prevent the bill from failing and notes Mr. Parnell spoke for one hour and twenty minutes.
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Parnell
Madrid Mutiny by Spanish Troops in Gil Blas Barracks
Sept 20 Mapnio reports a poorly planned mutiny by Spanish infantry and cavalry in Madrid. About 300 soldiers deserted, attacking arsenals and docks. Loyal forces retook the Southern railway, arrest drives and martial law were imposed as commanders and officers faced reprisals. Villacampa led the revolt with many arrests of officers.
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Mapnio
Gil Blas
Prado
Madrid
Pavia
Velarde
Villacampa
Fic
Alcala de Henares
Alcala
Mead
Tealvaro
Raids in Cork and Kerry Seek Arms Across Farmhouses
Twenty armed men from Kantuck County Cork conducted daylight raids on nearby farms seeking firearms. They secured a large quantity of weapons before police captured two raiders. Moonlight raids near Listowel County Kerry followed, with raiders described as well dressed and armed, while keeping a courteous demeanor.
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Dusfix
Kantuck
County Cork
Listowei
County Kerry
Aris
Socialists Liebknecht and Aveling Speak in New York
Nearly 5000 hear prominent socialist leaders Dr Aveline Mr Aveling and Herr Liebknecht outline doctrines in the first public U S appearance. Liebknecht denounces anti social laws and Bolshevik era tactics while warning capitalism and calling for peaceful reform. Mrs Aveling extols Marx and argues socialism spreads through worker misery and capitalist press interest.
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New York
Aveline
Aveling
Herr Liebknecht
Herman Walther
D. Lierr
Wilhelm Liebknecht
Reichstag
Chicago
Bonaparte
America
Germany
Deserters Sailors Demand Wages On Schooner Thomas Booze
In Portland port the schooner Thomas Booze from Philadelphia, Captain John Smith, waits for a crew after seamen deserted and demanded pay claiming they signed for a voyage. Captain refused payment, sailors threaten trouble, deserters from Boston involved.
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Riddeford
Thomas Booze
Philadelphia
John Smith
Jte
Portland
Bostoy
Procuring Evidence in Boston for Captain of the David J Adams
United States Counsel Meagher seeks appointment of a commissioner to take the evidence of the captain and crew of the David J Adams. He cites Kinney and Woodbury statements, notes a lack of fishing preparation beyond bait, and cites crown purchases of ice. He requests viva voce or interrogatories and delays due to trial notice.
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Boston
Pie
Putnam
Woodbury
Isteele
Ming
Jidse
Captain Kemp disputes Pearl Nelson seizure claim
Provost Kemp of the schooner Pearl Nelson calls a Sept 17 statement false. He reports ashore at 4 a.m and later five minutes after 10 a.m entry the papers were demolished and his vessel seized. He says the customs officer and a man sent to order him ashore returned to the Pearl Nelson and were later placed aboard as keeper.
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Provincetown
Kemp
Pearl Nelson
Custom House
Moro Castle Crew Reports Vessel Seizure by Canadians
Gloucester dispatch reports the Moro Castle crew returning home after seizure at Port Mulgrave Nova Scotia by Collector Bourinot of Port Hawkesbury and crew of the Llowlett. The vessel faced seven charges for smuggling and a 1600 fine as Ottawa delays. The cargo ship was moved to Port Hawkesbury with guards aboard.
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Port Hawkesbury
Illumination and Fall Reception at Vesper Boat Club
In Lowell on September 20 the Vesper Boat Club held its annual illumination and fall reception at the house. Fifty decorated canoes were led by the commodore in a lantern lit procession down the river while thousands watched from the banks. The event closed with a reception and dance.
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Lowell
Vesper Boat Club
Elste House
Danbury Battle Over Track Laying Halts Railroad Work
In Danbury Connecticut borough authorities clash with Danbury and Bethel Horse Railroad Company over track installation. Haines Bros contractors bring sixty Italians, then stop at orders. engineer Frank Worns arrested for disobeying. He later procured bond and was released. Boston Elks lodge donates 100 dollars to Charleston sufferers.
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Bripcevort
Conn
Danbury
Aztec fair at Horti cultural Hall displays ancient artifacts
The Aztec exhibit in Prescott’s city opens in Horti cultural Hall with relics from Cortes era. Brass stirrups, Malinche shawl, Toledo blades, Aztec calendar replica, sacrificial stone, Guatamatzin gear, Maximilian mementos, and two ancient mummies are shown, alongside old saints paintings and a book lovers gallery.
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Horticultural Hall
Prescott
Mexico
Cortez
Monte
Guatamatzin
Charles V
Maximilian
Rajas
Martin Irons Arrested in Kansas City for Telegraph Wire Tapping
Martin Irons, leader of the Knights of Labor strike on the Missouri Pacific railroad, was arrested in Kansas City last night and will be brought to St. Louis to face charges in the indictment for tapping private telegraph wires into Vice-President Hoxie’s residence. His bondsman withdrew due to his recent misbehavior, and he remains in custody until trial.
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David J. Adams
Halifax
Boston
Chicago
Emory Sedgwick
Washington
Mexico
Benedict
St. Louis
Haverhill
Lawrence
Cape
Bath
Danbury
Conn
Jack Spratt
Lewiston Fair
John W. Corcoran
Lancaster National Bank
Lancaster Savings Bank
Vepser Boat Club
Lowell
Fitchburg Rifle and Gun Club
William C. Ely
Clyde
N. Y
Martin Irons
Hoxie
Para Rubber Works
South Framingham
Peabody
Philadelphia
Smith
Bell Telephone Company
Cincinnati
Aveling
New York
Providence
Woburn
Knights of Labor
Winchester
N. H
Gloucester
Gt. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Kansas City
Body of Thomas W. Bowers Recovered After Harbor Drowning
The body of Thomas W. Bowers, drowned in Camden harbor on September 7 and once suspected of foul play, was found this morning after last night's storm. The face and hands were badly eaten, and identification was possible only from clothing. The coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning.
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Campden
Thomas W. Bowers
Camden Harbor
Sat
E E Chase of the New York Yacht Club regatta committee reported no result from Newport regarding the yacht race. The committee will not meet until tomorrow to announce the outcome.
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New York
E. E. Chase
Comittee
New York Yacht Club
Newport
City council votes to impeach Mayor Smith
Philadelphia observers report the city council, by a 49 to 38 vote, impeached Mayor Smith this evening. The defeat of a proposal to merely censure him on grounds of negligence instead of dishonesty marks a decisive political move.
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Philadelphia
Smith
Dunham Renominated on 123d Ballot in First District
Carcaco reports the first congressional district ended its deadlock as Ransom W. Dunham, the incumbent, was renominated on the 123rd ballot. The selection marks a decisive outcome after prolonged balloting. Dunham faces renomination to represent the district in the next term.
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Carcaco
Ransom W. Dunham
S. G. Snelling in Prison Plea and Seven-Year Sentence
Samuel S Snelling once treasurer of the Lowell Bleachery pleaded guilty in the Superior Criminal Court to embezzlement from the company. Judge Staples sentenced him to seven years in state prison after witnesses testified to his charitable conduct. Snelling is to be moved to the Tombs and then to state prison for confinement.
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Superior Criminal Court
Samuel (. Snelling
Lowell Bleachery
Snelling
Robert M. Morse, Jr
Phillips Brooks
Lowell
Anagnos
Perkins Institution For the Blind
James Sturgis
Dacey
Morse
Ecomrt
Staples
State Prison
Triennial Knights Templar Conclave Battles Governing Power
St Louis September meeting of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar discusses amending its organic law to limit central power. Nebraska calls for reform while opposing “emasculation” of the body, proposing to preserve and decentralize authority to Grand Commanderies and curb parades during conclaves.
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St. Louis
Knights Templar
Order
Nebraska
Grand Commandery of
Pennsylvania
Iowa
States
Iba
Knights
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