Our Country's Perils Pictured in Plain Pulpit Terms
A Wo burn sermon by Rev. W. M. Simons warns of undemocratic trends and corporate power in railroads and banks. He cites Credit Mobilier, Jay Gould, and Erie as sources of financial instability, critiques ballot law politics, and urges broader international trade views while condemning tyranny of public opinion and temperance uprisings.
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Woburn
W. M. Simons
United States
Credit Mobilier Villany
Jay Goulds
Erie Railroad
Land League Appeal for Parnell Defence Fund
The Irish National Labor League appeals to supporters to fund a national defence for Mr Parnell and fellow public figures charged by the British state. It denounces landlord power, calls for public action, and urges subscriptions to balance the government’s legal resources in defense of Ireland’s national progress and liberty.
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The
Land League
Parnell Defence Fund
Ireland
Irish Land League
Tolier
Poar
Parnell
National Labor League
The Political Football and the Temperance Question
A historical political critique condemns mixing sport with temperance appeals. It warns the public that thousands misled into supporting it will realize they have gained nothing and the effort was wasted.
Insane Inmate Confesses to Minnesota Asylum Fire
Benjamin Hazleton, an inmate at the Minnesota insane asylum in St. Paul, was arrested for starting a fire after being kept late from outdoor work. He admitted intent to burn the hospital to seek revenge on attendants, claiming use of naphtha and explosives were involved, though flames failed to ignite the female wing.
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St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Insane Asylum
Benjamin Hazleton
Hazleton
Ellinger Prince
Queen Victoria gifts Resolute table to U S president
A table carved from ship Resolute arrived at the White House as a gift from Queen Victoria. The oak piece weighs 13800 pounds and bears a panel recounting the ship’s expedition to search for Sir John Franklin and its eventual discovery and repurposing as a memorial of goodwill.
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Washington
White House
Queen Victoria
United States
John Franklin
Buddington
George Henry
England
Great Britain and Ireland
Deadly marriage feast in New York tragedy
A Chattanooga dispatch reports that after a wedding at Colonel Dale's Emery river home, guests fell ill with pains and collapsed. Twenty seven were unconscious, two died within forty eight hours, and several relatives died or grew gravely ill. Arsenic is suspected as the cause after a careless kitchen mishap.
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New York
Chattanooga
Joel Humbell
Colonel Dale
Emery River
Robert Dale
Albert Gallagher
Mattie Lovelace
Mysterious double murder shocks Bristol Virginia
A Bristol Virginia double murder at Marble Hall leaves Charles Brown and his clerk James Heck dead in bed. Both men were popular and motive remains unknown, with the town in great excitement as investigators seek answers.
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Virginia
Bristol
Marble Hall
Charles Brown
James Heck
Forbes Sketch of War Correspondents life at Horticultural Hall
Archibald Forbes, famed London Daily News attache, delivers a lively account of war reporting, praising Moncure Conway and Miller for telegraphic journalism, recounting Metz and Paris experiences, and honoring McGahan Millett Jackson with vivid battlefield tales and a 120 mile ride for news from Zululand.
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Boston
Archibald Forbes
London Daily News
Horticultural Hall
Forbes
Mr. Forbes
Julius Cesar
Eieen
Napoleon I
William Howard Russell
The
London Times
Gravelot
Conway
Murat Halstead
Cincinnati Commercial
London
Moncure D. Conway
Etz
Times
Miller
Metz
Paris
Seine
Comimune
Servia
Forres
MacGahan
Jackson
Millett
Daily News
Birch
Murderer Wheeler’s troubled history traced by Massachusetts clergyman
A Massachusetts clergyman reports on George A Wheeler the San Francisco killer of Della Tillson detailing his youth marriage and decline. Brothers of Wheeler recall a promising boy who became restless and erratic after an unhappy union and an engagement broken. They note possible mental illness in the family but doubt heredity and express sympathy while hoping for spiritual counsel. Mrs Wheeler seeks to return to Massachusetts as Wheeler retracts accusations against his wife.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth
United States
George A. Wheeler
San Francisco
Della Tillson
Wheeler
San Francisco Chronicle
Charles M. Fa Gdge Mores
First Congregational Church
Templeton
Mass
George
New York City
Portland
Hai
Stone
North Adams Depot Fatal Crash Crushed Car Worker
Lamont Caperon a car repairer was killed in the depot yard at North Adams when Engineer A I Wight backed an engine against the attached car, crashing it off the tracks and killing him instantly. He left a wife and life insurance. In Philadelphia an inquiry found life insurance frauds with seniors, risks issued in six months totaling about $100,000, deceitful agents, and unexamined health certificates.
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North Adams
Mass
Philadelphia
Penn
Cooperative Life Insurance
Man Dies in Fire at Biddeford Hook and Ladder House
Lipp ef ord Me November 26 In Biddeford the Main street hook and ladder house burned and the truck was badly burned crashing to the floor. A half-burned body found on a settee near the stove was identified as James Welsh of the city. Foul play hinted but believed he was left inside by drunken companions at a ball in city hall.
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Lippeford
Main Street
James Welsh
City Hall
Hook End Ladder Company
Ex Presidents Fund Subscriptions Lead Fields In New York
The World reports that over half of the 250000 ex presidential pension fund has been subscribed. Key donors include John M Forbes 50000 and Jay Goula William H Vanderbilt John W Mackey each 25000. Others like E D Morgan L P Morton W L Dinsmore W B Astor and John Hoey gave 5000 each. Also Sarah Bernhardt visited Edison at Menlo Park to see lamps and the telephones.
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New York
John M. Forbes
Boston
Jay Goula
William H. Vanderbilt
John W. Mackey
California
E. D. Morgan
L. P. Morton
W. L. Dinsmore
The
Adams Express Company
William B. Astor
John Hoey
Adams Express
Sarah Bernhardt
Henry C. Jarrett
Edison
Menio Park
Farmer's wife killed by loose bull in barn yard
Mrs Anna Coleman wife of a farmer living a mile southeast of Jox Espono Indiana was killed while milking as a bull ran loose in the barn yard. She was found unconscious by her husband who carried her to the house where she died within thirty minutes. Her body was horribly mangled with flesh on the bull's horns.
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Jox Espono
Ind
Anna Coleman
Public debt statement hints at monthly decline under two million
The current month likely shows a debt decrease of less than 2 million. In November last year the drop was 700,823.13. Receipts to date exceed last year’s figure, but heavy expenses may reduce the debt to under 1 million.
New Railway Outlet Opens Between Bennington and Chatham
Bennington Vermont on November 20 reports the Harlem extension south opened for traffic from Bennington to Chatham Village New York. Stage lines run to State line three miles and then rail for fifty four miles under the Lebanon Springs railroad. The connection has now been closed two months.
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Bennington
Harlem
Here
Chatham Village
N. Y
State Line
Lebanon Springs
Money Market and Commodity Reports From November 27 1880
Finance notes slow Mercantile paper scarce prime paper and acceptances. New York money market tightness amid speculation with rates near five percent. stocks volatile but generally higher. Bank of New York week statement shows reserves below legal requirements while overall securities trade remains active with robust demand for investment bonds and stocks. Reports from Boston and London describe shipments of funds and rising commodity prices, with strong activity in coal, wool, and flour markets.
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State Street
United States
New York
Lees
Ate
F.lqmhh
Lms
United States Bonds
Wall Street
Street
Direcion
Biostoro
Tak GuoBe
Boston
Gould
Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph
Vanderbilt
Oston
Bank of England
Havre
Lynn
Haverhill
Vermont
Mont
Commercial Market Recap From Boston Globe
The Boston market report notes restricted trade after Thanksgiving but an overall favorable tone. Wheat, corn, oats, and cotton rise on speculative moves while wool and hides firm. leather activity expected as shoe factories plan next week. Butter scarce, cheese steady, dairy unchanged. apples and peas show continued price levels amid ample supply and firm demand.
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Orrick
Boston Daily Globe
New York Markets Flour and Grain Prices Reported
New York markets report dull unsettled conditions for flour and meal with varied prices for flour types including No 2 and Western spring and winter shipments. Wheat saw fair future activity with declines and numerous spot bids. oats and barley showed mixed demand and prices while rye and buckwheat futures remained quieter.
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Southern Bakers
Southern
Western
LA Uv
Danunary
Alby
Burley
Biles
Canada
Ishgiasoe
Brighton Cattle Market Report for The Boston Daily Globe
Brighton market reports cattle, sheep, lambs, and calves with weights and prices. Western and eastern beef cattle, milch cows, and veal calves noted. hides and tallow prices listed. sales by William Scollans and Keenan. export demand sluggish. Watertown market totals included.
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Brighton
Boston Daily Globe
Massachusetts
William Scollans
Keenan
Erie
G. W. Hurlis
Lamba
Common
Ordinance
W Seollana
Carroll
Springer
H FF Gilbert
Lawrence
W. Fisher
FS Kimball
FC Dennishea
Hastings
Borshers
Butehera
Gloucester Fish Market Weekly Arrivals and Prices
Special Gloucester report shows 44 arrivals last week with 80,000 pounds cod and 155,000 pounds halibut plus 1140 barrels mackerel. Prices listed for large Georges Cod, Bank Cod, shore cod, cusk, hake, pollock, halibut, haddock, and other fish. Includes notes on demand stability and various steamship or market terms.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
Georges
Bay of St Lawrence
Haddock
Hake
Polloc
Fenntice
Scalea Lending
Ile Beth
Otis Tanners
Porgis
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Mr. Simons
Andres
Arnolds
Judases
Maine
Republican Party
Taimely
Governor Long
Loger
Union
Hplaen
Govynor
Thomas Talbot
Alexander H. Rice
Ong
Tremont Temple
Wingester
Long
Lok
Minnesota
Nabby
Grant
Balaklava
Russell
New School of Telegraphic Journalism
McGahan
Caucasus
Frank Millett
Plevna
Bulgaria
Ignatiel
Weneal
Zululand
Isandula
Uivndl
Biddefera
Sarah
the Public Debt Statement
Finance and Commerce
Boston Stocks and Bonds
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Choices Northern
Choice Western
Choice
Worester County
Acadia
Croterland
Java
Copter Shesthing Corper Nrugiers’ Corp
Prince Edward Island
Rees
Nytt
Choire
Scotia
Labrador
Luneth
St Louis
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Choice Bakers
Wisconsin
Bine Figa
Lidge
Valencia
Wilmington
Norfolk
Malaga
Steily
Florida
Jamaica
Huy
Bengal
Seatech
Russia
Bush
Canaremee
New Orleans
Calcutta
Bosterextra
Elaine
Aroostook
Cor City
Pennsylvania
Michigen
Medius
Australia
Montevideo
Chetinge
Chicago
O. Ie
Soe
Rio
Cuba
U.S
Brokers
A.t&s
Atl'tie & Pac
Ik W
Ween
Lik & Fe
Mil & St Paul
Bnew Ios
Aliouez
Cal & Hecla
Catalpa
Bor & Maine
Osceola
C& W
PLS & Geom
Roy
NY &N
Ontario
Rutland
Reaver Kun
Kos & Albany
NY & N Eng
Bos Ereseese
Boylston St
Bos Wat
Commercial Matters
Boston Markets
NEW York Markets
A. N. Munroe
Enat
Watertown Union
Watertown
Gale
RP Pollard
John Quinlan
BS Hastings
L Fowler
Sturtevant Brothers
B Wiggin
Meredith
Ethridge
Sandwich
Gloucester Fish Market
John A. Dodge &Co
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