Foreign Topics and the Isolated Powers Debate
The piece discusses Wolseley and others in March desert actions and the idea that Britain and Germany are isolated. It critiques Gladstone's broad appeasement and Beaconsfield’s stance, warning against swayed opinion in Parliament and the press. It notes the Channel preparations and the danger of overreactions to foreign policy rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Prince Bismarck
Earl Granville
Bismarck
Beacons- Geld
Disraeli
Earl Russell
Clyde shipyards show drop in tonnage while 1884 output tops 1883
The Clyde shipbuilding district reports a near 50 percent fall in vessel tonnage from last year though Iron shipyards stayed busy. John Elder & Co launched six large liners totaling 32 260 tons, guiding a district total of 319 ships totaling 296 854 tons in 1884, with 1883 at 419 064 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
John Elder & Co
Elder
Thames
Italia
Dynamite as a Utilizing Agent in New Guinea Colonization
The text debates German and British colonization prospects for the Papuan islands, noting native resistance and cultural clashes. It mentions a hunting party clashing with Papuans and the use of dynamite by civilizing forces, and reports Colonel Sketchey planning a fortified post for a southern New Guinea governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australasian
Sketchey
Newsuinga
Germany May Annex Samod or Navigator Islands
London reports from consular circles that Germany intends to annex Samod or Navigator Islands and seeks authority from the colonial secretary. Earl Derby refused, citing possible error and noting the islands are under United States protection and require U S consent to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New Zealand
Germany
Samod
Navigator’s Islands
Earl Derby
United States
Salisbury letter blasts government policy in Europe clash
The Marquis of Salisbury writes a letter condemning the government's foreign and colonial policy. He says Britain faces a European coalition and the colonies are dissatisfied as Germany moves to annex adjacent territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Europe
London
Notice to Quit Drives French Agents from China
Paris reports Premier Ferry telegraphed the French representative in Shanghai ordering all government agents to quit China at once. Six thousand fresh troops sail January 17 to reinforce Tonkin occupation, with 6400 more to follow early February.
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Paris
Ferry
Shanghi
China
Tonquin
Steamer Subsidy for Governor of the Cameroons
BERLIN January 10 The Reichstag voted subsidy to purchase and equip a steamer for the governor of the Cameroons on the west coast of Africa An urgent appeal for an expedition to suppress the lawlessness of the negroes and restore peace was issued.
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Berlen
Reichstag
Cameroons
Royal Travellers Rushing Into Print
Princes Edward and George plan a world voyage diary based work in two volumes. It will publish in April and is drawn from the princes diaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
George
Prince of Wales
Payne's Ohio address outlines a Clevelandite policy plan
In Columbus on January 8, Senator Payne urged a unified Democratic program for the incoming administration. He called for vigorous, Jacksonian reforms including civil service overhaul, reduced internal revenue costs, tariff revision, navy expansion, canal construction, and education of freedmen, insisting on party unity behind Grover Cleveland's administration.
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Ohio
Payne
CoLtumpes
Jackson
Henry B. Payne
Hoadly
Mr. Thurman
Converse
Durbin Wardy
Senator Payne
Chicago
United States Marshals
Mercantile Marine
Nicaragua
United States
McLane
Maryland
Ossie
Robesons
Navy Department
Grover Cleveland
Old Bottle Remains Symbol of Seymour Democrats
In Seymour New Haven county a group of Democrats once vowed not to drink brandy until a Democrat was elected. Now, upon Cleveland's victory, surviving members plan a reunion at Hon. Charles Wooster's home to open the bottle and toast the president with renewed pledge to the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Seymour
Lincoln
Charles ©. Wooster
Clevelavu
Mr. Wooster
Cleveland
Devastating English Coast Winds Threaten Vessels
London on January 12 reports heavy winds off the coast creating widespread wreckage. Coast guard notes significant wreckage washing ashore and fears for the safety of ships due. The gale has persisted with high velocity, prompting grave concerns for vessels due at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Coast Guard
Chinese Jap governments seek mediation over Corea dispute
The Chinese and Japanese governments agreed to submit their Corea island rights dispute to mediation by representatives from England Germany and other powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
America
Tiantsin
Corea
Yraepraepainaires
New Hampshire's Veteran Aided in Defence of Portsmouth Yard
Laconia New Hampshire January 6 Colonel James Stevens Holt aged nearly 91, oldest active Freemason in the state, reflects on his role during the War of 1812 at Fort Constitution dockside Portsmouth harbor. He assisted carpenter work on the Watloach tower, defended against British threats, and later held lodge offices while building a long public and civic life.
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Laconia
N. H
Main Street
James Stevens Holt
New Hampshire
Fur Globe
Flolt
Hampstead
N.fl
Thomas
Hannah Roit
Barnstead
Wis
Dover
Cudfece
Cvrone
Fort Constitution
Portamouti Harbor
John A. Dix
Navy Yard
Washington
Storks
Holt
Stwaffor Lodge
Mount Lebanon Lodge
Grand Lodge
Manchester
Monticello
Glimanton
Hui
Mt. Lebanon
Louisa Ayer
Abigail Clay
Lake Village
Asenath Russell
Eaton
Colonel Hott
Thing of
Luat
Hen
Avery Manufacturing Company
Meredith Bridge
Pacheco
New Hampshire Ulltia
John Bell
Lacoula
Maine committee maps Grand Army encampment plans
Avavusata Me January 6 A fully attended Maine committee meeting on organizing the Grand Army National Encampment discussed rooms and rates at Old Orchard Beach with eighteen hotels offering satisfactory replies. Transport via half hour trams between Old Orchard and Portland was planned for visiting members. Eastern Promenade Portland eyed as encampment site with land offered free by owners. Reduced rail tickets from June 16 to July 15 were promised by Grand Trunk Railroad. Governor Robie favors state support. Committee additions and logistics noted include transportation and finance roles, a potential Great Eastern visit, and a Portland printing for an official card. A January 14 Portland meeting is planned.
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Avavusata
Grand Army
Maine
Williams
Rockland
Bangor
Old Orchard Beach
Old Oreland
Portland
Eastern Promenade
A. C. Hamlin
Connor
Committee On Transportation
Grand Trunk Railroad
Robie
Messrs
W. Lane
A. Q. Hawtin
Bangs
J. D. Anderson
Benjamin Williams
Colonel Pardee
Connecticut
Great Eastern
Harber
New Obeans
Henry
Fourteen Found Frozen in Nebraska Blizzard Tragedy
Sioux City reports that fourteen settlers perished in a severe blizzard. Bodies were located between Valentine and Gordon City, Nebraska, about seventy miles west, along a new railroad grade. They were believed to be migrants seeking supplies for claims near the road route to be built next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Valentine
Neb
Gordon City
Merchant Traveller Brings Bride to Altar Amid Quiet Turmoil
Amid confusion a bridesmaid urges a bride to hurry as she faces a tense scene. The bride, described in disjointed dialogue, remains still while onlookers await the moment, hinting at an interrupted or troubled ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant Traveller
Bride's maid Reflects Before Wedding Amid Paled Guests
The scene unfolds as a brides maid stands before a mirror saying playful lines about being ready for marriage. She answers with patient humor while guests wonder why she appears pale, hinting at anticipation and reflection before the ceremony.
Pirate Captain Snatches Farmer to Porto Rico Then Returns Funds
James Brookson, a 50 year old farmer from Bustleton, was drugged and abducted by a Philadelphia schooner captain who lured him aboard the Peter Clare for a voyage to Porto Rico. After days of captivity and a lost $400, Brookson was returned home with his money restored by the unknown captain, Isaac Epson, who left a note of thanks. The tale ends with Brookson's safe return to Philadelphia and recovery of his funds.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Porto Rico
James Brookson
Bustleton
Brookson
Chicago
Green's
Edson
Algit
Stewart
Edlson
Coamer
New York
Treasury
Isaac Epson
Chicago Socialists strength probe finds under one hundred armed men
The Daily News reports minimal actual strength of Chicago socialist armed groups. It details Lehr und Wetz Verein units at Milwaukee Avenue, North Avenue Sedgwick drill sites, and Bohemian Sharpshooters, estimating fewer than 100 drilled and armed men citywide and suggesting the scare serves militia funding interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Ill
The
Daily News
Milwaukee Avenue
Lehr Und Wetz Verein
North Avenue
Sedgwick Street
Cleveland's Private Secretary Arrives Quietly in Washington
Colonel Lamont, Cleveland's private secretary, reports the president elect will not arrive until near inauguration day. He notes Cleveland is free after resigning as governor and plans focus on the future. Lamont describes his visit to Washington, the White House office, and the air and view as favorable though the room appears modest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lamont
Cleveland
White House
Embarrassing Generosity Among Mexican Hosts
City of Mexico letter describes a custom where hosts insist possessions are gifted when praised. An English ambassador, Sir Spencer St John, encountered a nurse with a baby who claimed the child as his own, prompting the diplomat’s lifelong caution about asking parentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mexico
Senor
Spencer St. John
Spencer
We pity the man who never had boyhood adventures
A Macon Telegraph reflection on boyhood mischief and the urge to act like a boy. It laments a man who has never busted crackers or played with fire works and argues the town will not restrain him when he seeks boyish mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Algo
Liebig Co Coca Beef Tonic Endorsed By Medical Expert
Professor F W Hunt endorses Liebig Co Coca Beef Tonic as superior to beef, wine and iron tonics. Claims it rebuilds the shattered, invigorates the aged, and helps sickly children. Cites usefulness for female irregularity and related ailments in period style.
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Liebig Co
F. W. Hunt
Imperial Medical Society of
St. Petersburg
Russia
Pemberton Mill Disaster Era Recalled In Lawrence
Lawrence remembers the Pemberton mill collapse of January 186v and the ensuing fire that killed and wounded hundreds. The 1865 mill, built by the Essex company, was rebuilt in 1862 as the Pemberton Company with $450000 capital. Rescue efforts saved many. locals and outside doctors aided the injured. funds surpassed emergencies, with widows receiving support and a lasting local memory of the tragedy.
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Lawrence
Pemberton Mill
Merrimac Valley
Pemberton
Essex Company
Charles 8. Storrow
New England
John E. Chase
G. Howe
Lowell
Haverhill
Manchester
Boston
New York
Daniel Saunders
Massachusetts Hospital Insurance Company
New England Society For the Promotion of Manufactures
Hon. J. Wiley Edmonds
David Sears
Fall River
Holyoke
David Nevins
Methuen
George Howe
Pemberton Company
Fred E. Clarke
Two More Inmates Removed to Riverside Hospital
Two inmates of the typhus infected retirement home at 657 West Thirty-second Street were moved to Riverside Hospital yesterday with typhus fever. The patients are Alice Doherty and Mary Dodd, aged 28 and 11 years respectively. Health authorities tightly monitor the premises including the St Michel's Church parsonage where Father Fitzpatrick recently died. They will promptly remove anyone showing symptoms to receive hospital care.
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New York
West Thirty-second Street
Riverside Hospital
Alice Doherty
Mary Dodd
St. Michel's Church
Fitzpatrick
Homespun Millionaire Uncle Jo A Grand Central Builder
New York Letter from St Paul describes Joseph Richardson known as Uncle Jo, a wealthy contractor building the Grand Central depot extension. He is estimated worth around 5 to 6 million dollars, boasts he never paid more than 12 for a suit, and at 76 years old still dresses plainly.
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New York
St. Paul
Joseph Richardson
Grand Central Depot
Anete Jo
Unclear fragments from Maine Vermont New Hampshire region items
Fragmentary items mention Maine homicide count 13 and Portland lobster trade, Maine Agricultural College enrollment 91, a Pompeiian lamp claim, a Connecticut man with a 102 year old tale, a Vermont turkey 34 pounds, port office annual tonnage, Vermont churches 113 with 9326 members, a patent on potato bug harvesting, New Hampshire skunk extract business, oysters and rubber boot find, Lakesboro pork barrel 54 years old preserving 27000 pounds of pork.
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Springfield
Maine
Portland
Maine Agricultural College
Beverly
Jeremiah Austin
South Coventry
Augusta
Vermont
Hill
N.hanan
Colt
Ile Coumte
Ira Jenks
Lakesboro
Mass
Finance and commerce hold steady markets and rates
The money market remains abundant with steady rates and little demand. Banks cover bust clients at 6 4 per cent while mercantile paper sits around 6 6 percent. lower quality notes around 7.8 percent with few buyers. Prime corporate notes near 4 percent, brokers quote good business paper at 5 4 to 5 6 percent outside banks. Call loans start at 2 percent, government bonds favored. Clearing-house exchanges total 10,905,877 dollars. weekly totals reach 69,281,591 dollars with New York funds at a 35 cent premium per thousand. Bank statement shows loans down, deposits up, and reserves up, with banks at 47,044,375 dollars above reserve requirements. Prices for breadstuffs, flour, and hay firming, while grains and dairy show mixed activity across markets.
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Prime Corporation
New York
Licht
Frances Sight
Government Bonds and Closing Quotations Across Markets
Government bonds closed steady with yesterday's bids lower by about 1 percent from the prior Saturday. Registered issues and certain maturities show mixed moves while railroads and land companies list varied bid and ask prices. The report details closing quotations across land, railroad, mining, and miscellaneous securities with notable shifts in select issues.
Boston Dairy Market Clippings January 1885 Summary
Prices for flour rise, butter strengthens at premium creameries, and cheese remains steady in a varied dairy market. Apples, beans and potatoes show mixed demand with select varieties higher. meat, fish, and coffee trade slowly. Coal, oats, and other staples cited with cautious stock and price levels across New England markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormies
Boston
Baldwins
Market Report from Saturday Trade Desk
Saturday market notes covering vegetables like flour and meal prices, cotton futures with multiple monthly quotes, grain futures for wheat and corn with directions for January through June, and spot activity. Includes provisions, lard and butter prices, eggs, groceries, raw sugars, coffee, petroleum certificates, naval stores, metals, and ocean freight, with overall dull to firm activity and varying demand.
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Schagsohac
Amwlouthe
Fabreary
Jonuney
Megc
Mareh
Hees
Mio
P. T
Mureyt & Anil
Reque Padang
Cuba
Japan
Bopt
SL East Yae
Surge
Livestock Markets Report for Brighton and Watertown
Week ending January 9 1885 shows totals across cattle sheep hogs and horses. Western cattle 1980 Eastern 283 Northern 633 total 2801. sheep and lambs 4200 2084 Northern 2863. swine 24018. veals 542. horses 214. Beef cattle prices per 100 pounds dressed weight range 400 to 8900 with grades noted. Hides and tallow prices listed per pound. Minor garbled text remains.
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Brighton
Watertown
Wright
Gloucester Fish Market Sees Quiet Week and Steady Prices
Gloucester's fish market remains subdued with few transactions and mostly small lots to meet immediate needs. Uncured stock remains high while prices for cured fish stay near last week’s quotes. fresh cod, halibut, and haddock receipts were modest, and overall demand is limited with marginal price support.
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Gloucester
Hamland
Georges Codfah
New Western Bank
Grand Bank Ay
Georges Yonelesa
Iain Ps
Maeleral
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Bayuda
Shendy
Khartoum
Fan
Metam Neb
Gordon
Nile
Cam
Matthews
Tangier
Morocco
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Granada
Malaga
Henry George
Lonpcon
Whch
Western Democracy
Walton
Ste
James 8. Holt
How Ao
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Nebraska
Chicago Socialists
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Loy
Wilson
Reseuéra
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Yellef
Morris Palwer
Hts
Palmer
Boston & Maine Railroad
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Choise
Janey
Minnesota
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Buenos Ayres
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Mbient Aradas
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msgoMe
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Jos Lowell Ae Arpar
Eeu
Ise Exican
New Eng
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Ieee
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Renned
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