Fall River Directors Fight Over Paine Fraud
A Fall River director accused of mismanaging funds ties to the American Linen Company and American Print Works. Paine, treasurer, faces scrutiny after a $150,000 to $175,000 loss amid cotton futures speculation. Directors plan a stockholders meeting to present a full statement.
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Fall River
Raomers
Dill Tre Shane
Pariculer
Waller Valine
Paine
Fall Wiver
Providence
American Lanen Company
Te Bordens and Durfees
American Linen Company
Lees Guan
Patoe
Fail River
Wmii
Tressarer Fg
Richard I. Borden
Jefferson Borden
Reputh
Pai
Chace
Hathaway Et al
American Liven
Rouke
Amerein
Caroera
Last Will and Probate Notes From 1789 Norwich CT
Fragment from New Raven Register recounts the 1789 will of David Ogden, describing his body and burial gear in macabre detail. It notes the will’s location near the Toutine Hotel site and references Dr Edwards and a Sunday sermon as part of the odd testamentary narration.
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New Raven
Tucre
David Ogden
Toutine
God
Jesus Christ
Cones
Powers
Angela
Iivid Oxaon
New Ven
Connecticut
Edwards
Pat Reilly and His Pencil A Young Irish Lad and His Career
Detroit Mail profiles Pat Reilly a young Irish caricaturist whose wall cartoons near Griswold and Lurned streets drew crowds. The piece traces his rise from livery stables to stage work to drawing 2000 cartoons for Bourke and later engagements with the Theatre Comique and Coliseum, noting his modest appearance and Irish theater flair.
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The
Detroit Mail
Pat Reilly
Griswold
Lurned
Theatre Comique
Mr. Reilly
America
Peart
Detroit
Mich
Comique
Cheriie Barker
Abbott House
Neilly
Lis Ven
Bourke
Shelby
Keily
Parker
Vigor
Jarrett & Palser
New York
Buffalo
XN. Y
Reilly
Telegraph
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Koulis
Tony Pastor
Coumique
Coliseum
General Miles Captures Short Bull Band in Missouri River Action
Telegram from General Sheridan reports Lieutenant Colonel Whisver capturing Snortuli’s band led by Short Bull near Popular Creek as they attempted to join hostiles near the line. Short Bull’s party had 100 Poncas and 57 others. 820 half breeds were taken as prisoners awaiting disposal at Fort Bennett. Orders direct sending them to Canada with warning not to rejoin hostiles.
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Miles
Short Bull
War Office
Sheridan
Cuicacu
Terry
Whisver
Snortuli
Spotted Tail
Misgouri River
Popular Creek
Fort Bennett
Colonel Miles
Canada
Paralyzed Parties Dark Humor at Harrison Avenue Barber
A passerby asked a sailor in front of a Marsh's barber shop where Chutney Street lay. The Buiper directed him to the next street on the right, which sent the pilgrim into paralyzing laughter. The odd exchange captures a fleeting local moment of amusement.
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Marsh
Harrison Avenue
Chutney Street
Emigration Delegates to Canada From UK
The mayor of London, Sir John MacDonald, will stay in England four weeks longer. Sir Alex Galt travels to Spain to negotiate a commercial treaty. Mr Pope directs Mr Dyke to contact tenant farmers across the United Kingdom about emigration to Canada. Selected emigrants with capital may be sent to Canada, costs covered by the Dominion, to obtain farm acquisition information and connect with their representatives.
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London
John MacDonald
England
Sir Alex. Galt
Spain
Pope
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Canada
Dominion
Unprecedented Commonwealth Draw Feat At Macauley’s Theatre
Commonwealth Distribution Co promotes a transparent drawing where ticket holders call out numbers and see them placed in the wheel. The Louisville event boasted 190 prizes totaling 112400 dollars with 1 to 100000 numbers printed and ready for instant selection. Tickets cost 2 dollars, halves 1, with orders pouring in nationwide.
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Commonwealth Distrition Company
Lovieville
Macauley
T. J. ComMrAvorn
Courier-Journal
Louisville
Macauley’s
Tremont Temple Fire Destroys Boston Landmark
A blaze gutted Tremont Temple in Boston destroying the interior and galleries while flames spread to nearby Parker House. Firemen saved the hotel but caused heavy losses estimated between 125000 and 150000 dollars. The ruin followed weeks of interior painting and scaffolding aiding rapid spread.
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Tremont Temple
Boston
Faneuil
New York
Parker House
Temple
Parker's
Evengelical Benevolent and Missionary Society
New England
Terrible death of elephant Romeo at Boonvale show
Cooper Bailey Co run London and International Australian shows suffer heavy loss as elephant Romeo valued at 35000 dies in Horrific accident at a circus in Boonvale Missouri. Electric light apparatus with 235 horse power engine causes trunk torn away and beast crushed. Romeo buried on show grounds.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cooper, Bailey & Co
Romeo
Boonvale
Sherman
Budy
Joseph Kinslow
Homeo
Decision Upheld on Patent Infringement Case Involving Millions
In New York Judge Miller ruled Capbell versus Postmaster James and Charlies Eddy, affirming Morton as original inventor of a patent for marking letters and general post postage. The court ordered a decree validating the patent, an accounting of profits, and costs, with potential Supreme Court appeal noted. Also reports a spouting volcano near Kilauea active for weeks as ship Australia reaches San Francisco.
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New York
Miller
United States District Court Today
Christopher C. Capbell
James
Charlies Eddy
Morton
Philadelphia
Pisiifts
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
The World's Checker Book and Corrections Beckon Checkers Fans
Boston August 19 1879 Charles F Barker announces The World's Checker Book by Barker Brothers and William R Barker. Includes twenty two openings three hundred fifty five original games twenty four original positions with mail order and various corrections from J D Janvier and others. Highlights include solutions and debates over draws and wins among many named positions and contributors.
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William R. Barker
Charles F. Barker
Price
William R and
Houghown Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
Janvier
Barker Brothers
Dom Metregor
Winooski
Janvier Corrections Provoked Chess Orthography Clash
Barker Brothers dispute Mr. Janvier's chess corrections in Glasgow variations. They cite moves like 11.7 and 7.10, claim draws or losses, and threaten further publication with five more proposed corrections.
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Janvier
Barker Bros
Laird and Lally
Laird and Lady
Maid of the Mill
Vangier
Buarker Bros. Lo
Old Fourteenth
Japvier
Jan
Suter
Black
KE. Bowen
Readers respond to the World's Checker Book notices
A sequence of terse letters from readers across multiple states acknowledges receipts of the World's Checker Book and related materials. Names include Kower Milbury Smith Carmichael Belfast Newcastle Bennington and others, with brief notes on corrections, solutions, and future issues.
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R. E. Kower
Milbury
Mass
Walter Smith
Carmichael’s
Penn
McGregor
Winooski Falls
Pote
Janvier
C. Behner
New Chambersburg
Globe
J. W. Miller
Belfast
J. DL
Newcastle
Bel
Herman J. Schellhass
Brooklyn
N. Y
Nobles County
Forsyth Dominates New England Checkers Sessions
Checker rooms in New England drew large crowds last week as William Forsyth, Nova Scotia champion, faced locals including J H Irwin of New York and several Nova Scotia rivals. Results show Forsyth leading various matchups with decisive wins and several draws, and Forsyth plans to stay longer to challenge more players including Labadie, Dykes, and Annapolis champion J Deiap, inviting bets and play at 50 dollars a side.
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New England
William Forsyth
Nova Scotia
J. H. Irwin
Gratton Street
Alifax
N. 5
Mount Mansfield
Stowe
Vermont
White River Junction
N. H
Boston
New York
Manafield
Mansfield
Monreal
Lake Arm Plain
Burlington
White Mountains
Lamoille
Champain
Canada
Suewytt Kk. C. Bailey
Chess Congress Plans Stir Editorial Board Debate
The article notes talk of a national chess Congress with editors holding varied ideas and little consensus. It suggests local clubs organize, determine subscription support, announce funds via local chess journals, and schedule a tournament in a city convenient for most players.
Chess notation puzzle and notes from Mr Neill
The fragment lists move ideas and chess notations including en passant castling and checks. It mentions Mr B M Neill and various foxed moves such as Ktto to K and R takes B with uncertain outcomes. The text reads like a chess problem conversation with partial moves and questions.
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B. M. Neill
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Rock Street
Ray Green
Fiterburg
George B. Carter
Philip D. Borden
Richard B. Borden, Jr
American Print Works
Wwe
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Columbia Street Mission Sunday School
Joy Street
Joseph F. Frye
Frank” Frye
South Street
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Pavic
Frank Frye
Eld
NAST
Loydon
Sir John MacDonald
Osborne
Privy Council
Ine
Commonwealth Distribution CO
Cal
Australia
Sydney
N.S. W
Honolulu
Kilauea
Houghton Street
J. T. Murray
A. J. Heffner
Whit
Eugene A. White
G. D. Bugbee
B. Wins
New England Chess and Checker Rooms
William Fairgrieve
Fairgrieve
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CHESS
W. W. Curran
Exchange Place
Chess In
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Camdeo
Wallington
Frank Siwith
Jake McGiven
Charles Wood
Camden
Madison
James Wilson
Nose Glenwood
Simmons
Sterbrook
S. Lwy
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Oop
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Houlman Liver Pad Company
Commonwealth of Ry
Commonwealth Distinution CO
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Tunity
Rego Priaet
Icscs
Vickers
T. J. Commerkford
Sec
Broadway
Shaws & Siteora Sewiwat
Harrs Remedy CO
Sts
ST. Louis
Christ
F. W. McCleave
Mas
Havana
Marinez
BOF SP
M A. Martinez & CO
John B. Martinez
North 8Th St. St. Louis
Kenovesary Ustimdit
EW Eng
and Medical Institute
24Fremont Row
Wssumé&Jnly
Sherman & CO
Marshall, Mi
Wien
Sloa & Co
George St
Addis W. Fox
Hox
Fultonville
KGAN
Plealess Organ Co
Port Walden
WA Sl
Batter & Ae Bankers
Wall St
N.Y
DIETZ
Ashland
Ess O. Vickery
Tne
Adaress H. Hallett & Co
Portland
J. E. Townsend
Belle Piaixy Minn
Aulz
Odrese Stinson & Con
Maine
GLOSE
Greenbackers
WM. Berkey’s
EE. M. Boynton
Globe Office
Dy&wytt
Mansfield Hotel
Stowe, Wt
Ead de
J. H. Zeilin & CO
Reese
Hop Bitters Mfg. Co
Rochester
Esterbrook’s
Esterbrook Steel Pen Co., Works
Camden, N. J
Mawyly Mht
Vidson & CO
Birch & CO
Dey Street
Lfc
Franklin
Seepaes
Lebanon
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