Sorrows of the Spragues divorce petition filed
Katharine Chase Sprague of South Kingstown filed for divorce from ex Gov William Sprague in Rhode Island citing adultery and extreme cruelty. The petition seeks custody of four children, alimony, and reinstatement of Katharine’s maiden name, with detailed accusations and allegations of misconduct and neglect spanning 1860s to 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ss
Supreme Court
South Kingstown
Washington
Rhode Island
Katharine Chase Sprague
William Sprague
A. D
District of Columbia
Mary Eliza Viall
Mary Eliza Anderson
Providence
Nanbe Yayge
Massachusetts
Elizabeth R. McCue
Elizabeth Rhing
Harriet Brown
Maggie English
Fannie Adams
Ann M. Ballou
Maria Ballou
Winnie Wilson
Alexandria
Virginia
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New York
Sprague Denies All Divorces Charges and Adultery
Ex governor Sprague, in Providence, calls his wife’s divorce petition utterly false and declares no ties to brothels or illicit relations. He accuses Conkling and Chaffee of pushing the suit for political ends, cites constructive residence issues, and vows to counter with equity and possible cross action. He names several former household staff and defends his conduct at Canonchet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
Katharine Chase
Katharine Chase Sprague
E. H. Hazara
C. H. Parkhurst
Winchester Britton
Roscoe Conkling
New York
Conkling
Canonchet
Mer
Adul
Tery
New Yorke
the Sun
Providence
Elizabeth McCue
Maggie English
Willie
Harriet Brown
Thurston
Corbin
Bank of Commerce of
New York City
Spragues
Miayer Doyle
Mme. Sprague
Conater
Rhode Island
Canoncher
Supreme Court of
Washington County
Mr. Conkling
John Price Pardoned Faces New Life After Murders
Maryland Governor Hamilton grants a full pardon to John Price, a man who spent nearly thirty years in the state penitentiary for four murders. The article recounts Price’s brutal acts, his family ties, and his years of reform after a life marked by drink, crime, and multiple paroles. It notes his conversion period, the support of his wife and stepmother, and the public memory of his crimes in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
John Price
Maryland
Hamilton
Baltimore
New Orleans
William Price
Old Town
Bill’ Price
East Baltimore
John
Bill Price
Mill Price
Bill
Isijl Price
Hill Price
Bill Frice
Biddie and
Caroline Streets
Belair Market
Dave Donaldson
York Road
Donaldson
Price
Joan Price
Campbell
Belair Road
Arbeiter Hall
Annapolis
de Witt Clinton James
Clint James
Old American Theatre
Baltimore Museum
Baltimore and
Calvert Streets
Barnum’s
James
Clint
Tilly Forbes
Coins
George Campbell
Moody
Washington
I’rice
Penitentiary
Caroline
Biddle
First French Comedians Visit Boston Ends in Horrific Tragedy
The St Paul report recounts the 1706 Boston debut of French actors Gardie and his mistress Mme Gardie whose volatile life ended in a fatal Broadway incident. Gardie killed his wife and wounded himself in a brutal scene as a frightened child watched. The tale traces a long arc from Paris to New York cabaret to Boston’s stage. The narrative blends theatre history with a chilling domestic catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhardt
J. H. Hayme
St. Paul
Boston
France
Monsieur
Mme, Val
Monsieur Francisquy
Monsieur Dubin
New York
Haymarket Theatre
New England
Gardie
Mme
George Washington
Mount Vernon
M. Gardie
la Rochelle
San Domingo
Maurison
Lyons
Gardies
Gardig
Cape Francoise
America
John Street
Mme. Gardie
Lewis Hallan
St. Domingo
M. Gordie
Broadway
Costume Change In Five Minutes At The Theatre
A New York fashion correspondent details an actress’s rapid costume change backstage. The elaborate satin and velvet dress arrives prefastened, with the maid unhooking and removing the old clothes while the actress updates hair, wig, and makeup. In three and a half minutes she dons the new dress, with rouge added, ready for the stage in under five minutes, amid other household notices and a veterinary ad.
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New York
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Finance and Commerce. Money market and stocks
The week saw a firmer money market with few sales as borrowers pressed for lower rates. Prime notes and acceptances around 5 percent, call loans on good collateral near 7 percent, three month loans near 7 percent, and U S bonds yielding about 7 percent. New York funds vary, and London Bank rate stands at 8 percent with an outside 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 percent. New York stock prices fluctuated but held a strong tone at close.
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State Street
United States
New York
London
Bank of England
Prime Mercantile
Erseene Sede
New York Stock Exchange
Nova Scotia
Georges
Prince Edward Island
Novascotia
Labrador
Liha
Halifax
Inter Wheat Ee
Illinois
Louis
St. Louis
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Chome Bakers
Wisconsin
Western
Superme Western
Manila
Buenos
Entre Rios
Santa Fe
Corrientes
Concordia
Sandwich Island
Brighton
Calcutta
California
Boston markets show steady year-end trade at peak holiday bustle
The Boston Daily Globe notes wholesale branches slow but satisfactory as year ends. Holiday trade is at its height with retailers full of buyers, while apples beans and dairy markets show varied movement. Prices for copper, coffee, corn, coal, and drugs reflect steady or modest shifts as retailers anticipate a stronger opening next year.
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Boston Daily Globe
Utter
New York
Vermont
Choice Northern
Choice Western
Choice
Worcester County
Acadia Grate
Sydney
Cumberland
Rios
Java
Maracaibo
Rio
Bolta
Hraziers
New York Markets Show Dull Prices on Flour and Eggs
Rice and meal prices fall amid unsettled markets. Wheat and buckwheat flour quote ranges vary by grade. Cotton futures settle with losses, while pork, bacon, and beef markets show modest moves. Receipts at ports total 649 bales. grain demand remains cautious with prices easing across several commodities.
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Siourc
Nores
News Bakers
Irregular Market Notes For Commodities And Grains
Market report shows mixed activity in grains and produce with mention of December January February futures and various No 2 grades. Oats and mixed grains steady or down with some December January February quotes. rye and malt quiet. Commodities including coffee sugar molasses and oils also referenced with assorted prices and delivery terms.
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Seateh Mi
Oye
Canada
Western
New Orleans
Soc
Calcutta
Boston
Elaine
Lac
Goibas
Choice Canada
Kirley
Tye
Vado
Manila
Harris
Liverpool
Leith
London
Gilasvow
Cork
Philadelphia
Trieate
Brighton Cattle Market Report in December Sale Figures
Market notes show livestock totals across cattle and sheep, with prices for western and eastern cattle, milch cows, veal calves, and hides. Demand modest to good, with mixed results on specific lots. notable activity in beef and export cattle, while western stock costs rose locally.
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Brighton
Boston
Daily Grope
Massachusetts
Connecticut
W. Scollona
Leboice
Ant Jersey
Springer
J Carrold
Veal Calv&s
Hollis
Fass
Dimester Gad
Western
Stork Carren
Yeerviews
John P Squires
Charles H North
Niles Brothers
Maine
Watertown Live Stock Market Report 1866
Market receipts show sheep cattle swine and veal calves across Northern Western and Wat ern rivers with Aldrich Johnson Carroll and Glover among dealers. Prices vary by class with Western cattle and Northern beef cattle strong while general activity wanes. packs note higher western stock and sheep lambs up to four cents, some lots moved to Brighton or kept for future sale.
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Howe
Brighton
Aldrich & Johnson
J. Carroll
Beellans
Jyec
Swink
Sneve
Lawrs
FR Glover
Charlton
Payson
Veeth
McCracken
Ihanno
VR Glover
Low & Moulton
Glennon
E Johnson
Oxford
F Glennon
Birch & Co
Western Beer CoyrLe
Beeves
Boston
West
Yal
J A Hathaway& Co
Gloucester Fish Market weekly arrivals and prices
Special Correspondence notes 17 fishing arrivals for the week in Gloucester with 77,000 pounds codfish, 5,000 pounds halibut, and 850,000 frozen herring. Details list prices for Georges Bank cod and haddock, halibut, pollock, cusk, and other fish. mentions fresh shore fish supply and frozen offerings, with varied prices per barrel or pound and notes on liver oil and other prepared fish products.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
Vis
Georges
Goa
Porgie
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Kate Chase Sprague
B. H. Hazard
Canopchet
Fovaenas
Zechariah Chafee
Watch Hill
Europe
Ethel
Catharine
Portia
Canonclet
Iain William Sprague
Siam Sprague, Jr
William
William Sprague, Jr
Ethel Sprague
Catharine Sprague
Portia Sprague
Greta
Commonwealth Distribution Company
Listinst
R. M. BeanpMan
Louisville
GLOBE
Mass
Above Club
Neeeeneneeeres
Teenies
Pere
Finance and Commerce
Boston Stocks and Bonds
Review OF the Week
United States Bonds
St Domingo
Ught
Dax
New York State
Aroostook
Gee@eige
San Francisco
Dee
U.S
U. S
Coudon
Treasury
National Bank
Hoston Tyes
Philadelph
Ontario & W
Sane Sly
Eastern
la & Mo Rv
Gistia
Ceeree
Tony
Harshaw
Bos
Woss Rejeeves Labng
Aaron
Clin
Fiten
Quincy
Atlantic
Commercial Matters
Boston Markets
NEW York Markets
Watertown Union
Boston Daily Glove
Warrentown
Gloucester Fish Market
John A. Dodge & CO
Wall Street
Wsutuly
Caxton Printing Co
Northford
wylSeult
Potter & Co
Montonese
Delaware Fruit and Grain Farms ES
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