Sermon on Benevolence by Beecher in Plymouth Church
Rev Henry Ward Beecher in Brooklyn Plymouth Church preaches on Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself arguing self love becomes moral measure but must mature into benevolence. He contrasts selfness with selflessness, discusses origins of justice, religion’s role in social reform, and rejects nihilist and law driven cures, urging being born again into benevolent action.
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Brooklyn
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Christ
Kaiman
Virginia Democrats Reply to Mahone Charges in 1882 Election
The Virginia Democratic State Central and Executive Committee issued a rebuttal addressing Mahone's intimidation and fraud charges. They claim the Readjuster victory exceeded previous totals, deny widespread coercion, and portray violence as coalitionist or personal feuds. The document defends the party's conduct and credits Democrat unity with restoring governance.
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Virginia
Readyanter
Chancery
Dr. Francis
Danville
Madison
Charlies City
Roxbury
Halifax
South Boston
Edmondson
Floyd County
Augusta
Lee
Accomac
Northumberland
Westmoreland
Mahone Pares
New Congressional Rules Proposed by Senate Committee
The Senate rules committee adopted new rules from the sub committee with minor form changes. Key points include restricting general legislation in appropriation bills, limiting conference committee powers, prioritizing other house business in the last ten days, and banning liquor sales in the Capitol and grounds.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Rules
Senate
House
Capitol
Parker Buys Tremont and School Street Property for 160000
Harvey D Parker paid 160000 to Thomas O H P Burnham for 1984 square feet land and buildings on the southeast corner of Tremont and School Street, per real estate transfer records.
The Problem in Utah Polygamy and a Growing Empire
New York dispatch reports mass Mormon immigration to Utah in 1883 with thousands more sent from port to the territory. Official quotes describe a rising hierarchy, taxing, polygamy, and a clash with Congress. A proposed remedy includes repealing federal acts and creating a territorial council to govern Utah under presidential appointment.
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Congress
Emunds Ad Wineet
United States
Washington
Sandy Hoo
Atlantic
Utah
Neu
Senate
Little Girls Host Charity Fair for Children's Hospital
At 8 St James Avenue a drama of youth unfolds as Bessie and Howard Cutter organize a charity fair with their mother Ida Cutter. They send 200 circulars, receive donations from New York to Maine, and transform a parlor into a bustling sales room with tables of fancy articles, flowers, and treats, raising nearly $200 for the hospital.
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Edith White
Mollie Snow
May Edwards
Emma and Maud Corey
Florence Child
Madeline Hitchcock
Corinne Gritley
Muffie ‘Sawyer
Anna Hinl
Robert C. Winthrop
Oliver Peabody
Meelty
Bixvetow
Kennard & Go
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Schwarz
St. James Avenue
Ida Cutter
Children’s Hospital
Bessie
Howard
New York
Chicago
Connecticut
Maine
The Thirteen Original States Address at Delmonico's Banquet
Governor Butler delivers a patriotic response to the toast The Thirteen Original States at a New York Chamber of Commerce banquet on Evacuation Day. He praises the common people as liberty’s strength, urges tariff reform and differential duties favoring American ships, and notes railroads have expanded commerce beyond sea trade.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
Delmonico
Chamber OF Commerce OF
Commonwealth
England
Ed Rfend Choate
France
Europe
Unusual arranged marriage ends in courthouse ceremony
A refined young Cincinnati woman named Amelia A. Rouse married Charles Traynor of Utica in Ente Pennsylvania under odd circumstances. The bride stated she hired the man to marry her to avoid a life she cannot endure, then sent him away with a $20 gold piece after the brief ceremony. The judge suspects misidentification and possible insanity.
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Amelia A. Rouse
Cincinnati
Charles Traynor
Utica
New York
Ady
Traynor
Baltimore Sun
Washramon
Denver Tribune
Royse
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An elderly physician, long retired, reveals a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and lung ailments. He claims the formula works for nervous debility and other nervous complaints. He offers to mail free copies of the recipe in German French or English with preparation and usage directions to readers naming W A Noyes 142 Powers block Rochester New York.
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East India
W. A. Noyes
Power
Rochester
N. x
Fasting Fifty Two Days Case Shocks Cincinnati Doctors
Miss Mollie Bickett daughter of late John Bickett dies after fasting from October 1 with no nourishment for fifty two days. Doctors say St Vitus dance and hysteria may explain the mystery case, noting her extreme emaciation and inability to ingest food.
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Cincinnati
Mollie Bickett
John Bickett
Archbishop Purcell
Court Street
Miss Bickett
Brown County
Bruvette
Mollie
Will of William Dunlop From Gairbraid Estate
The Toronto Globe publishes a quirky will of William Dunlop of Gairbraid Colborne Huron western Canada. He bequeaths property to his sisters Ellen yleery and Elizabeth Dunlop and their heirs, with specified legacies to in laws, a brother and nephews. The document, dated August 31 1842, includes humorous remarks on temperance and family relations.
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Mr. Dunlop
William Dunlop
Gairbraid
Colborne
Huron
Canada
Ellen Yleery
Elizabeth Boyle Dunlop
Louisa Dunlop
Old John
Tenole
Bertha Hamilton
Woodhall
Sandy
Allen
Sam
Parson Chevassie
Maggie
Sarnia
John Cadael
Andrew
Janet Duplop
W. Dunlop
Judge Whitaker’s view on Butler in New Orleans letter
Judge William R. Whitaker writes from New Orleans that he would have voted for Butler, a family friend, citing Butler’s past service and party support. He notes Massachusetts’s partial defeat and calls the Tewksbury affair a moral example, arguing Republicans valued party over decency in state administration.
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New Orleans
Butler
Lincoln
Johnson
Massachusetts
Tewksbury
Man shot after dispute over infant play at Hunt home
In Leavenworth Kansas last night Lewis took a baby from J H Hunt’s house and played with it. Hunt objected and Mrs Hunt retrieved the child. Hunt then drew a revolver and shot Lewis in the mouth as the child left his arms. Lewis is expected to die.
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Utah
West
Leavenworth
Kan
Lewis
J. H. Hunt
Hunt
One Family Completely Broken Up
A Mexican near Pueblo found his child burned $200 in paper money by accident. In a rage he killed the child and, remorseful, threw himself before a locomotive, dying under the wheels. His wife is now insane.
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Brownsville
Tex
Pueblo
Holman Seeks Reform as Key Issue in Coming Year
In a Sun interview New York November 30 Indiana legislator W S Holman endorses Cox for speaker and urges administrative reform to tackle land grant evils. He notes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has made significant gains in throat and lung disease treatment.
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Holman
New York
the Sun
Mr. W
Indiana
Cox
State Street Finance Roundup 1883 December 1
The money market remains steady with easy loan rates and light activity. Banks offer accommodation to depositors, prime mercantile paper at 6 1 4 percent, and call loans around 6 1 2 to 6 3 4 percent. Savings banks and trust companies quote 4 1 4 to 4 3 4 percent with strong security, while note brokers push to 5 percent. Clearing house gross exchanges total 12,879,200 for the day, 68,682,751 for the week, and 330,620,222 for the month. balances stand at 1,547,534. New funds remain abundant. double-named paper seen around 6 3 4 to 6 6 4 percent. Treasury calls authorize 15 million, with 225,000 presented for redemption. prices and rates for various bonds and stocks are listed, alongside commodity prices and bank statements showing a favorable stance.
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Prime Corporation
Boston
New York
Bank of England
Govi
Butter and Cheese Markets in Boston Daily Notice
In Boston markets on December 1 the butter trade remains firm for fine grades and scarce stock. Cheese prices hold steady with slight activity noted, while coal, drugs, dry goods, and groceries show subdued to steady movement. Eggs, feed, fish, and flour reflect a cautious market with general price ranges listed for various regions and goods.
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Boston
Daily Grong
Franklin County
Vermont
New York
Western dairy—Choice
Northern Extra
Choice Western
Acadia
Sydney
Cumberland
Caro
Lac
Nalaam Peru
Gambier
ToTec
New York Markets December 1 Summary Report
Wheat futures mixed with bids at 106 for December and 174 for February. Cotton futures close around 10.4 cents, 30,000 bales traded. Provisions and lard weaker. petroleum market steady to firm with exports quiet.
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Satuday
Canada
Spor
Sir Wader
Market arrivals at Brighton and Watertown week ending Friday
Weekly livestock totals show Western cattle 1785 Eastern cattle 44 Northern cattle 501 Total 2220. Sheep and lambs 7654 with Northern 1004 Eastern 27. Swine 23510 Veals 261 Horses 214. Price notes list hides tallow and other cattle products with varied rates.
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Brighton
Watertown
Caifskins
Sheepek’ Dodeh
Gloucester Fish Market Weekly Report For December Week
Gloucester market reports a slow week with 24 arrivals, 10 from Georges Yanks and others from La Wave Lank Grand Bank and Bay of St Lawrence. Total week receipts 408000 pounds of cod 19000 pounds halibut 650 barrels mackerel 200000 pounds haddock 188000 pollock. prices listed for fresh halibut, salt fish, and other commodities. mackerel fleet active with several Cape shore arrivals. last sale 313.05 bbls. most bay mackerel sold in large lots under German order.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
Georges Yanks
la Wave Lank
Grand Bank Halibut
Bay of St Lawrence
Haddeck
Haibat
Grand and Western Bank
St. Paloma de Sol
Georges
Cape Shore
Sarge
Gaherman
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