Five mile Moonlight finish in first of racing duel
The five mile sculling race at Point of Pines saw John Teemer of McKeesport beat Ross of St John by about five feet in a dramatic finish under a near moonlit sky. The $1000 prize, two thirds to the winner, drew thousands including 2500 spectators on shore and many yachts. Teemer, starting seconds after Ross, closed the gap from the outset and, after a tense final stretch, overtook Ross at the finish in 35 minutes 24 seconds.
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T Reemer
West Lynn Shore
Weemer
James Keenan
Mr. Spellman
Conley
Charles H. Thayer
E. B. Dailey
George W. Lee
Three Cleveland and Hendricks Flags Thrown to the Breeze
Special correspondence from Farmington New Hampshire reports a large crowd at the flag-raising for Cleveland and Hendricks with a march to the opera house. Frank Emerson presided at the ceremony and Col. Thomas Cogswell and Col. Charles F. Stone spoke on state and national issues, focusing on tariff concerns.
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Opera House
Thomas Cogswell
Gilmaanton
Charles F. Stone
Laconia
Cogswell
Col. Stone
Blaine Speaks to Crowds Across Ohio Tour Stop at Elyria Oberlin
Despatches to the Associated Press describe Mr. Blaine's reception and speeches as Republican managers aimed to marshal large crowds. He began in Elyria giving a brief talk from the car rear platform and then at Oberlin he was introduced by Hon. James Monroe, ex member of Congress, before delivering remarks.
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Oliver Downing
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Public clash over Blaine discussion in Concord
Letter from independent voters club members rejects public debate on Mr Blaine personal honesty. They say the issue was settled before the nomination and urge Republicans to support party principles and measures. If Blaine supporters stay, they risk allying with Democracy. Signed by George E Houghton Secretary and others.
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Blaine and Logan Club
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United States
George E. Houghton
George A. King
Samuel Hoar
Edward W. Emerson
Blaine Rally Held by Congregational Ministers in Pil grim Hall
Congregational ministers met in Pilgrim Hall on Monday morning and held a Blaine rally. Rev. Mr. Barnes presided. Speakers praised Blaine’s private life, vowed support, and urged voters to back him for the next president.
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Pilgrim Hall
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Haverhill
E. B. Webb
Boston
United States
William M. Thayer
Maine
Hayes
R. R. Meredith
George William Curtis
Curtis
Dr. Quint
Dover
N.H
Mulligan
James G. Blaine
Congregational Church of
Buffalo
Cleveland
Democratic headquarters open at Sherman House
Rooms opened at the Sherman House with the Democratic city headquarters in room E. Maj. John J. Maguire leads with office hours 9 A M to 6 P M. Voting lists expected to be ready for inspection today. A sub committee voted not to pursue a new Democratic paper in the city.
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Shermen
Sherman House
John J. Maguire
Anti Blaine sentiment sparks gatherings in Malden and Providence
In Malden Faulkner station Democrats and independents raised a Cleveland and Hendricks flag, lit up homes, and held an open air meeting with Elbridge S. Strout and Stephen H. Tyng among speakers. Providence organized a republican and independent club to oppose Blaine, with Thurston named president and about 25 attendees.
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Sity
Democratic Com
New Orleans
Blaine
Wesleyan Hall
Francis B. Hayes
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Richard
Spofford
T. W. Higginson
Josiah Quincy
Chelsea
Cleveland and Hendricks
Chicopee
George M. Stearns
W. W. McClench
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Telegram
Hyde Park
Rochdale
Cleveland
John R.thayer
J. J. Dowd
Richard S. Spofford
Peabody
Northampton
Malden
Faulkner Station
Elbridge S. Strout
Stephen H. Tyng
Dorchester
David Kirkwood
George D. Ayers
David L. Wentworth
Rhode Island
Providence
Franklin Lyceum Hall
Providence County
James G. Blaine
United States
Benjamin F. Thurston
New York Times Editorial Rooms Visited by Threatening Pair
A dispute in the New York Times editorial offices unfolded after a notorious character named Ripley and an accomplice, angered by police notices about his arrest and fine, entered the room to threaten the staff. The ensuing scuffle left reporters and furniture in disarray on the sidewalk after a contested prize fight reference.
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New York Times
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Apiley
Ripley
Neeler
New York Judge Rules Aldermen Cannot Sell Broadway
Judge Donohue in supreme court chambers dissolves the injunction against the aldermen regarding Broadway surface railroad plans. He notes city profits from a street that property owners on Broadway oppose, and finds no proof of fraud or corruption in the bill.
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New York
Broadway
Jude Donohue
Supreme Court
Board of Aldermen
Five Inches of Rain Falls in 45 Minutes North of Dayton
A rare wind storm north of Dayton caused a cloudburst with five inches of rainfall in 45 minutes. The Miami river rose five feet, canals broke at Swift Run and the Sidney feeder, damaging four houses at St Paris and leveling barns and houses north of Mechanicsburg. Flooding affected Dayton’s lower sections, while the rain, though destructive, was described as needed.
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O. Dayton
Miami
Swift Run
Piqua
Sidney
St. Paris
Mechanicsburg
Vermont official returns show Pingree as governor winner
Complete state election returns list Pingree with 42 524 votes to Reddington 19 758 and Soule 635. Total 62 156 with a 21 912 majority and 22 766 plurality. Stewart leads in First District by 12 080. Grout wins Second District by 11 296. Dubois treasurer 22 014 Porter secretary 22 453 Powell auditor 22 389.
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Powell
Miss Hutchinson and McIntire Arrested in St Louis
Miss Clara L Hutchinson aged about 22, who eloped from Boston with Wilbur T E McIntire, was arrested at the Southern hotel in St Louis by Detective Mc Laughlen and a city officer. Hutchinson will be returned to Boston. McIntire, a 28 year old bookkeeper with a wife and child in Malden, will accompany her. Hutchinson is described as well connected with a handsome bank account.
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Clara L. Hutchinson
Boston
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Southern Hotel
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Atlantic Works
Malden
Miss Hutchinson
Train Crash Near Wheeling Kills Two on B&O Line
A Baltimore and Ohio express bound for Chicago and a local freight eastbound collided 65 miles east of Wheeling West Virginia. Both trains were at full speed. six freight cars and the mail car of the passenger train were wrecked. Two men were killed and several injured.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Chicago
Report on Star Route Frauds Under Hayes Administration
A detailed official account outlines star route mail service frauds during the Hayes era. It cites contractors who used blank affidavits to obtain expedited routes, overpayments totaling millions, and failed prosecutions despite strong evidence. The report criticizes government counsel and highlights perjury, influence, and missed civil actions.
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D.C
Comte Department
Mittee
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House
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van Alstyne
Hemphill
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Lyman
Salisbury
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Department
George Bliss
District of Columbia
Dorsey-Brady
Post Office
Merrick
Immense German Voters Mass Meeting Endorses Cleveland
An enormous German American mass meeting in New York crowds the Academy of Music and surrounding streets. Gen Franz Sigel presided, urging support for Cleveland and Hendricks, opposing corruption and prohibition, and backing reform and a democratic republic. Speakers included Otten, Speeches, Salomon, Pulitzer and Kaufmann. Resolutions praised Blaine’s temperance stance, and urged unity for Cleveland and Hendricks in the November 4 vote.
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New York
New Yor
Academy of Music
Ing
Franz Sigel
Cleveland
Hendricks
Republic
Therty
Democratic Republic
Republican Party
Messrs. Otten
Coifer
Salomon
Pulitzer
Kaufmann
James G. Blaine
Sendricks
Hendicks
Debenture Bonds to Raise Money for Railroads
New York reports indicate more debenture bonds will be issued to cover debts in a complex rail system linked to the Lake Shore and Nickel Plate. Brokers note a growing floating debt of 5.25 million dollars and speculate Vanderbilt’s influence over issuing bonds to settle Nickel Plate obligations. Astors reportedly sold almost one million in Lake Shore securities for reinvestment.
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New York
Vanderlei
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Lake Shore
Nickel Plate
Vanderbilt
Astors
Montreal Society Buzz Over Wealthy Daughter’s Secret Marriage
In Montreal on September 29 a wealthy senator's daughter, 21, eloped with a son of Lieut Col MacDonald, kin to Sir John MacDonald. They wed at Notre Dame after a Forepaugh show visit, then left for the United States as friends and detectives shadowed them. He is a law student with no fortune.
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Congress
James A. Bayard
United States Senate
Delaware
Washington
Ames
Massachusetts
James G. Blaine
House of Representatives
MR. Fisher
Lewis
India Street
Boston
Montreal
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Sir John MacDonald
Canada
Forepaugh
Notre Dame
States
Dover Divorce Suits Tie Local Moral Wave
Mrs. Timothy Capen filed for divorce on cruelty and adultery with Mrs. Freeman. Freeman’s husband attached Capen’s $1000 property. Capen, father of eight, has $6000 estate. Capen’s son wed Freeman’s daughter. Also, four painters at South Berwick church were injured when a staging fell. one man severely. Sister Frances elected to lead the Sisters of Mercy diocese order. A 19-year-old boy and 17-year-old girl eloped, were stopped near Haverhill and returned home.
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Timothy Capen
Barrington
Freeman
Mother Warde
Haverhill
Boston
Great Telephone Case In United States Circuit Court
In New York on September 25 spectators watched the continuing great telephone case in the United States circuit court with senators Edmunds and Conkling among counsel. Judge Hill closed three days of defense argument detailing 197 witnesses, 126 saw the instrument, and many identified the machine. Edmunds followed with an hour long rebuttal saying Crawbaugh held original ideas but lacked financial backing.
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United States Circuit Court
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Conkling
Hill
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Trade aims at boosting South American commerce debated
The South American commission gathered at the New York custom house on September 29 to hear views on expanding trade. Chairman Gen George H. Sharpe led a sizable audience as A D Anderson outlined study results for the New Orleans exhibition. Hinton R Helper discussed the commission’s scope while Peru and Brazil officials cited freight and credit duties and shifting butter shipments to England en route to Brazil.
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Custom House
George H. Sharpe
A. D. Anderson
New Orleans
Hinton R. Helper
Peru
Brazil
England
Freight lines undercut tariffs in open rate battle
Chicago dispatch notes that eastern railways openly quote rates well below tariff, expanding the freight pool beyond rebates. Analysts predict all lines may seek business Thursday with little chance of collective agreement, as carriers ignore regulations and orders from the commissioner.
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Parv
New Hampshire Grand Commandery Meets in Concord
The annual conclave of the grand commandery knights templar of New Hampshire is scheduled for tomorrow in Concord. Mt. Horeb commandery officers were installed by Grand Commander Bunton this evening followed by a banquet and post prandial exercises, concluding late.
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Knig
New Hampshire
Mt. Horeb Commandery
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Buenos Aires to Build Telegraph Link to Brazil
Sept 29 report says the Buenos Aires government plans a new telegraph station to improve communications with Brazil. Congress has approved funds for two extra wires between Buenos Aires and Chile. The minister assures a proper service with Brazil will follow.
Through Pullman Sleeping Car Boston to St Louis Route Opens
A daily through Pullman sleeping car starts today linking Boston and St Louis via Fitchburg West Shore Grand Trunk and Wabash St Louis and Pacific railroads. It is the only through car from New England to St Louis and travels by daylight past Niagara Falls.
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St. Louis
Fitchburg
West Shore
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Pacific
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Niagara Falls
Edwards brothers arrested for false pretences at spiritual event
In Laconia New Hampshire on September 29 two men identified as George and William Edwards were arrested for obtaining money under false pretences after delivering a so called spiritual religious entertainment on Sunday evening. They agreed to return the funds they collected and after paying expenses $50 remained, which was turned over to the public library.
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N. H
George
William Edwards
Beays, Officers Elected, and Troubling Local News in New England
Beays roam in Stark New Hampshire daylight sightings and an attempted capture. The Barnstable Massachusetts Agricultural Society elects officers for the year. Abisha Macomber of Taunton attempts suicide citing spirits. Court cases delayed in Vermont and Maine. A London firm petitions against Sylvanus C Blarchard for 150000 debt. Brown University football injury ends a student’s season. Portland and Ogdensburg conductor Calvin Kingman killed near The Notch. Heiliger body found in Beacon Falls with note or trespass. Frank Sleeper faces felonious assault charges in Gardner. Derry Church remodel and memorials dedicated. Providence girl Mary Nolan dies from brick injury. Police arrest Dr. Charles P. French for horse theft in Weymouth. French, a former Dartmouth grad, struggles with opium and reform efforts.
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Notch
Martin R. Heiliger
Beacon Falls
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the Baptist
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Derry
David Barrett
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Donneley
Pratt
Abington
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Charles P. French
Marshfield
John French
Hanover
French
Dartmouth Oer
Duxbury
Abbie
Boiler explosion kills workers at Blairsville coal shaft
The boiler blast in the engine room of the Millwood coal shaft at Blairsville Pennsylvania killed John Hanna and several others. Other items note maritime incidents, counterfeit arrests, a Japanese seal ban, a Cincinnati fire marshal death, a Michigan City ferry capsizing, canal trade shifts, a Kansas bonds defalcation case, and revenue cutter border enforcement concerns.
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Ont
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Annie Falconer
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Blue ribbon crusade and notable society moves in Minneapolis
Francis Murphy leads a blue ribbon crusade in Minneapolis. Notables include Prof. Ball visiting Philadelphia, ex Senator Roscoe Conkling at Youngs hotel, Count and Countess Dela and Count Leydon registered there, and Maj. Daniel Simpson’s 94th birthday observed. Garfild family heirs and Stodder estate report, Newport wedding of Col Clermont Best and Miss Mary Tooker, and Col Best’s Boston visit. James and Harry Garfield plan law careers amid social chatter and stock exchange attention.
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Garfield
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Washington
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Tammany
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Mary Tooker
John Stansbury Tooker
New York
Bellevue Avenue
Et A Clark
George 4. Agill
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G. Mead ‘Fooker
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Ashers
Lieut. Best
Lieut. Walker
Alexander Bruen
Minnie Sayer
Col. Best
Boston
Adams House
Highland Roller Skating Rink Opens With Spectacle
Highland rink at Shawmut avenue and Ruggles street debuts as the finest in the world. David H. McKay's unique building features a 220 by 94 foot birch tank surface, 40 foot high arched roof, stained glass, and 1600 Chinese lanterns. It seats 2000, accommodates 1500 skaters, and offers hotel style parlors, public and private skate care, steam heating, electric lighting, and an all star Cadet band for the opening event.
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Closing Day of the Bicycle Tournament at Union Grounds
Monday marked the closing day of the bicycle tournament at Union grounds with fair attendance and six races. Hunter won the two mile open after a last lap spurt in 6.44, Chambers was second. In the five mile open Chambers led late but Hunter was awarded second after a foul ruling. One mile race winners were Bickford in 3.14 after a restart following a collision between Cain and Tracy. The one mile record race winner was Gaskell with Millard second. The one mile professional race saw James win at 3.06, Wilson suffered a bad fall on lap five. The one mile tricycle race and consolation were not run due to lack of entries. Baseball results and standings follow in the Detroit and New York circuits with multiple games listed.
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Lynn
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Ene
Ashinger
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Young
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