Death of Alfred Krupp the German steel magnate
Obituary notes Alfred Krupp born 1812 in Essen who built the Krupp works into a vast iron and steel empire. He died at his villa near Essen. The piece recounts his rise from a boy left fatherless at 14 to founder of a world famous gun manufacturer and the social projects he funded for workers.
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Alfred Krupp
Essen
Rhenish
Prussia
Herr Krupp
Krupp
Herr Rang
Philadelphia
William
Old Spear, Boston actor, dies at Forrest Home Philadelphia
George G. Spear known as Old Spear, died at the Forrest Home in Philadelphia on the 9th. Born December 19, 1810 in Boston, he rose from har dmaker apprentice to a leading low comedian at the National Theatre. He married Deborah Noble. his son C Spear works in the secretary of state’s office. He befriended Edwin Forrest and joined Forrest Home as its first inmate.
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George G. Spear
Boston
Assurti
Mel
Natonal
Pear
Spear
Dr. Jones
Edwin Forrest
Forrest Home
Angus Fairbairn dies in Dorchester after long cancer battle
Angus Fairbairn the noted Scotch vocalist died in Dorchester Massachusetts after months of suffering from malignant cancer. He achieved fame in England Scotland Wales and Ireland as a singer and illustrator of Scottish manners and ballad poetry. He leaves a widow and two daughters with promising operatic futures.
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Angus Fairbairn
Dorchester
Boston
Mass
United States
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Wilson
Is Syle
Scoland
Death of A. B. Hill Former NYSE Vice President
A. B. Hill, vice president of the New York Stock Exchange, died suddenly on the exchange floor. Born in England, he moved to this county as a youth and joined T. J. Lee & Matchet at 40 State Street, later forming T. J. Lee & Hill. He later joined H. L. Horton & Co in New York and served on the NYSE governing committee. He was about 48, unmarried, with brothers Hugh Hill and Hamilton A. Hill of Boston. He had become a US citizen in 1879 and recently visited his mother.
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A. B. Hill
New York Stock Exchange
England
O Banking
T. J. Lee & Matchet
State Street
T.4. Lee & Hill
Lee
Hill
New York
H. L. Horton & Co
Ement Hugh Hill
Hamilton A. Hill
Boston
Boston Board of Trade
The
Stock Exchange
Somerset and
Union Clubs
New York B Stock Exchange
Union League
New York Club
San
As1
John F. Smyth
Conkling
Simyth
Smyth
Scotland
Anerica
Roscoe Conkling
Mr. Conkling
Mr. Smyth
Smyth Uwegan
Henry Clay
Clay
Herrison
Taylor
John of Gaunt
Kentucky
Blaine
Garfield
Chicago
Pelice
Peaney
Barnley
Rizzio
Queen
Bothwell
Henry VIII
France
United States
Jaco Sharp
Stephen A. Douglas
Baltimore
Lincoln
Douglas
Sam Weller
Torate
Fenton
Njere
Sean Li Q
Eit
Notable 19th Century Obituary List From Baltimore
Ezra Whitman editor of the Maryland Farmer dies in Baltimore on the 18th inst. Born June 7 812 at Bridgewater Massachusetts he was a pioneer in reaping and mowing machines and long proprietor of the Maryland armor. James Phyfe longtime treasurer of Wealthy corporation dies aged 80 in New York City. Filipo Filippi a Milan music critic dies recently. Dr Jared Linsley eminent physician dies at 84 in Northford Connecticut a Yale graduate and trustee of several medical institutions. M Elme Marie Caro French philosopher dies aged 61 later Paris professor and member of academies. James Madison Conner type founder dies in New York City. long career with Conner’s Sons. Bert Aylomer Barnewall dies in Philadelphia journalist once linked to Poe. William M Gibson likely the Doctor of Mark Twain’s Innocents Abroad dies in Williamsburg. Eugenie John known as Marlitt dies at 62 in Arnstadt. famed novelist with popular works.
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Ezra Whitman
Maryland Farmer
Baltimore
Bridgewater
Mass
Winthrop, Meir
Whitman
Sso
Maryland Armor
James Phyfe
Dutch Church
New York City
Oo Filipo Filippi
Milan
Italy
Jared Linsley
Northford
Conn
Yale
College of Physicians
New York Society For the Relief of Widows and Orphans
New York Physicians’ Medical Aid Society
New York
M. Elme-Marie Caro
Poitiers
Caro
Caro, the Younger, Had Been Professor In the Faculty of Letters
Paris
Academy of Sciences, Morals and Politics
Salon of Honor
James Madison Conner
James Conner
United States Type Foundry
Bert Aylomer Barnewall
Philadelphia
Broadway Journal
Edgar Allan Poe
Evening Argus
William M. Gibson
Mark Twain
Schwarzburg-Sonderhausen
Goldelse
Mam’selle
Notable Deaths in New York and Louisiana
The text reports the passing of Dr. Jeremiah P. Blivin in Brooklyn, a Yale-trained physician born in Rhode Island, and Mrs. Lewis mother of Ida Lewis of Lime Rock Lighthouse fame, who died at 72 in Newport. It also notes Pere Rouquette, Choctaw missionary, dying in New Orleans at 74 after long work among Choctaw people, including early church work near Beyou Lacoume.
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Newport
R. I
Pere Rouquette
Hotel Dien
New Orleans
St. Tammany Parish
Beyou Lacoume
Pouachoua
Millionaire colonel leaves fortune to former slave and children
In Sumer county the legacy of Colonel William J. Reynolds, who died last month, is reported to amount to about $600,000 and to go to a former slave woman and her mulatto children. Reynolds, born in 1806, built wealth as a planter and politician, finally drafting his will and directing his entire estate to the black companion and their offspring, a move relatives fear to challenge.
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Columsoa
D. C
Sumer County
William J. Reynolds
Colonel Reynolds
Sumter County
Palmetto
Precor
Towei Als Veart
Reynolds
Negro Cope Bine
Opera reminiscences of Boston audiences in mid 19th century
A historical overview of early German and Italian opera in Boston. Leonard Grover brings first German opera with Johansen and Himmer in Stradella and Faust, followed by Maretzek’s Italian company with Me dori and Mazzoleni. The Handel and Haydn Society marks its fiftieth anniversary as opera attendance grows with Ronconi and Kellogg in standout performances.
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Boston
Herren Johansen
Frederici
Rotter
Grenada
Faust
Pauline Canissa
Habelman
Himmer
Herrmans
Fidelio
Johansen
Orpheus Club
Margaret
Haberman
Robin Adair
Maretzek
Judith
Mme. Medori
Mazzoleni
Biachi
Clara Louise Kelle
Ecrat
Mephistopheles
Handel and Haydn Society
Opera
Mme. Zucchi
Don Sebastian
A Caine
Crispino E Comare
L’elisir d’ Amore
Signor Ronconi
Buffo
Ardavani
Antoninci
Ronconi
Crispino
Pee Merit
Miss Kellogg
Fra Diavolo
Boston Opera
Townsend's Letter on Stimulants and Late Dining Habits
Alfred Townsend meditates on the dangers of alcohol and late meals among leaders. He recalls John F. Smyth and Roscoe Conkling, contrasts Lincoln with Douglas, and blames drinking for political and personal ruin while praising temperate figures and European dining customs.
Labor in Politics Faces New york World Survey
The World presents survey results from 69 labor leaders across multiple states on independent political action in the fall elections, a possible national convention, and a labor candidate for 1888. Most favor action without party lines, with debates on which party supplies more support and how to unite city workers with farmers for a new movement.
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New York
the World
United States
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Organized Labor
United Labor Party
United Kanon Park
Cincinnati
Ulligor Party
Union
United Labor Parties
New
First Omaha Man and the Stocking Darning Venture
Two Omaha men recall a failed stocking darning business that thrived briefly with many orders. The venture collapsed after customers pursued marriages, ending the enterprise as the workers were left with no jobs.
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Enterprise
Hadnt Forgotten His Manners
A Haverhill laborer recalls a four year old boy taught to say thank you and welcome. While alone at table the child asked his mother how God would say he was welcome and if he could hear God respond.
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Haverhill Laborer
Haverhill
The Servants' Heaven Tip Regime at English Court
A 19th century look at royal tips to court staff shows fixed minimum gratifications varying by donor status. Emperor Nicholas in 1844 left 10000 dollars for Windsor servants, with a 5000 dollar diamonds set for the housekeeper and gold snuff boxes for lords and equerries. A broad distribution followed, including charity and cups at Ascot, with later visits by Napoleon and the Dutch king noted for largesse.
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Napoleon
England
Emperor Nicholas
London
Windsor Castle
Ascot
The
Netherlands
Duke of Albany
Sun Move lecture promised by Rev Johneis
In a city where sunshine is rare the Rev Johneis U.S.A. has been asked to give a Sun Do Move lecture and likely perform a reassurance song.
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New
Johneis
Whacky Inventor Fields Odd New Syrup
An unclear Louisville Courier Journal fragment hints at a local inventor promoting a novel drink additive. The text is garbled but suggests a beverage enhancement claim and a push to test its strength or appeal.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Generalized Note on Courtship and Coastal Life
A fragmented New Haven page note discusses youth, affection, and seaside life with a casual, magazine tone. It hints at social advice and local customs without clear events or named individuals. The readable text suggests informal guidance rather than a formal story.
Light Weight Woollens and Cotton Fabrics Demand Driven Prices
The article notes growing demand for light weight woollens and cotton fabrics with open kilts limitedly introduced. Domestic mills face high raw material taxes while foreign wool imports curb American competition. Prices remain unsatisfactory for manufacturers, but activity rises in worsted cassimere mills and cotton goods with strong early-year demand and higher cotton dances.
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The
Commercial Bulletin
London
Antwerp
Wosted and
Cassimere Mills
Wool Market Remains Dull as Manufacturers Hold Back
The wool market stays slow with manufacturers cautious and not stocking for the future. Foreign light fabrics at low prices dampen buying, six months ahead unlikely to improve. Unwashed wool offered at declines in Chicago and other cities, while much new wool remains unsold as consignors seek better prices. Demand centers on medium grades as fine fleeces stay flat.
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Seaboard
Chicago
Louis
Louisville
Rios
Ordina Mary
Mocha
Aratalbey
Jamaica
Guatemala
Valentia
Malaga
Virginia
London
Muncatel
New
Hens Er Fo Sq
Clon
Florida
Market Notes From Produce Trade and Ocean Freight
The article surveys butter cheese eggs and meat markets with prices and quality notes. It reports strong ingot copper demand, rising iron outputs, wheat export records, and a dull tea market, plus Gloucester fish market conditions and weekly commodity quotes across grains, spices, and dry goods.
Leading Markets Report Mixed Cotton Grain and Flour Prices
The market report shows varied movement across New York Chicago and St Louis with mixedcotton quotes and dull flour activity. Wheat futures show weakness amid high receipts while corn meal and barley supply trends remain steady.
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Superine
Comanon
Chotee Exteas
Michigans
Mich
New York Roller
Indiana
Mixed commodity fronts in Chicago and St Louis markets
Grain and commodity notes show flour and wheat prices steady to weak in Chicago with mixed oats corn rye and barley bids. St Louis reports dull flour and weak wheat while whiskey holds at 1.08, with provisions firm and various pork and bacon prices listed alongside varied receipts and shipments.
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Liverpool
St. Louis
Lear
Hama
Recelpee-Fisan
Boston Markets Butter and Cheese Prices Report
Market notes show steady demand across butter grades with rising supply of lower quality and strong Western creamery demand. Cheese markets quiet with prices drifting lower. eggs firm with higher quotations. vegetables steady with firm potato prices. coffee rebound and stronger. fruits nuts and raisins market calmer with limited demand.
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Boston
Franklin Co
New York
Poe
Asta
Aroostook
Michigany
Wekteca
Barton Green
Norfolk
Arrivals of stock at Brighton and Watertown for the week
Week ending Friday July 1 listing Western cattle 1505 Eastern cattle 60 Northern cattle 191 total 1555. Western sheep and lambs 13 000 Eastern sheep and lambs 17 576 Veals 1681 Horses 787. Beef prices per hundred pounds range 4.00 to 4.75. Prices of cattle by quality listed. Hides and wool prices noted. Local market figures and terms included.
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Brighton
Watertown
Testissoces Botlgis
Music Shop Highlights New German Songs and Piano Pieces
Oliver Ditson & Co showcases a strong week with German songs Death and Life by Mande Valeria White and The Sea Hath Its Pearls after Heine. New choral and piano selections include Stella Mea by Soventa and Now the Silver Moon duet by George B. Nevin. Cinq Amis Waltz for two mandolins and a guitar. plus Marchesi piano studies and trios by George Baker offer advanced teaching material.
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Swmmer
Oliver Ditson & Co
Mande Valeria White
Karl Siebel
Heine
Mackenzie
Maude W. Stuck
Alsop Leffengwell
Bar Harbor
Soventa
George B. Nevin
Vat Lennep
Leon Keach
Boston
Godard
Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Sagenae
Kristie
Schottice
White
Smith Go
Marchesi
Semone
9Na
Paris
Hea High Authority
George Baker
Bond and Stock Prices at 2.30 P. M.
Bond and stock prices shown at 2 30 PM list diverse issues including Land stocks such as Kid Beaton Blyo Che WestEnd Metropol and Old Colony with various bid and asked figures. Mining stocks appear like Allouez Arnold Bonanza Sonora and Cal & Hee among others, alongside utilities like Amer Bell and Boston and Maine.
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Soa
Ch & Ftm
Beaton
Blyo Che
Fitchburg
Boylston
Mavenck
WestEnd
Metropol
Borba
A&pists
Ny&ne
A&pine
Lopref
Ids Boa & Alb
Roc Bos & Low
Amer Bell
Ao Bos & Me
Nesses CalSouth
Pal Pulcariaa
Winds of Change and Heat Prompt Blame of Providence
A fragment poem laments wind shifts and heat, blaming providence for lacking cooling breezes. It references universal longing for relief from oppressive warmth and echoes a 19th century tone. The piece mentions parsons and a yearning for the east wind to return.
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Old Spear
South Carolina
Townsend
Washington
Moeee
Aesceigio
Wal Street
Russel Sage
Jay Gould
Cyrus Field
Gould
Wis
Smith Ely
America
Europe
United
Albany
Ilinois
Richard Yates
Yates
United States Senate
Lincoln Ao
John Sherman
Apollinaris Water
William Pitt
Harriet Martineau
Austria
Bath
Ireless
House of Commons
Pitt
Mr. Pitt
Fox
Tavail
Cameron
James Ucharian
Senate
Weye
Pennsylvania
Rhine
Igners
Tom Grutok
Wall Street
Grong Alfred Townsend
United Labor
Omaha
Servants
Heaven
New Haven
Shane
WOOL
Middle States
West
Orford Company
Shanghai
Gloucester Fish Market
Groverstrer
Block Island
Race Point
North Bay
Flemish Cape
Grand Bank
Georges
Shore
Western Bank
Cashel
Grand Hawk
Jeffries
Brown's Bank
Souilshore
Wendy
Formosas
S Shore
Muchan
Bed
Council State
Western
BORO
Terbaye
Jersey
Ees
Cadiz
Bond
Hiss Tragent
Aa ‘Park
Island
Bhd
Georges Ag
God
Hake Neva
California
Nova Scotia
Herrty Labrador
Haddock
Twat Sales Bank Alibut
Arom
Aoddine Pico
Vaheswars
Perry
Uplands
Orleans
Minnesota
syMc
Granyatec
Oeot
Abe
Aga Steadiy
Feta Our. Oleae
Boston Markets
New Boston Music
Mother Goose
Sol
Shea
York Graphic
Ihitney
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