Missing Correspondence Revealed in Massachusetts Executive Records
An 1870s investigation shows no official letters from Massachusetts executive department from its founding to 1861 and 1865, with later governors taking documents. From 1875 to 1878 the Gaston era produced vast volumes. Butler’s brief term produced 1000 plus pages. Expenses for secretaries and messengers rose from about 879 to 3650 per year with more work.
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Executive Department
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Andrew
Gaston
Butler
Treasurers Office Clerk Accused Over Trust Funds Collateral
A letter to State Treasurer Gleason alleges Daniel H. Rogers, long time chief clerk, pledged five bank books as security for a loan to Boston printer William White. White died before repaying, and Rogers claimed the $3500 as his own, with profits from the note. Governor Butler reportedly received the letter about the affair.
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Treasury
Gleason
Boston
Daniel H. Rogers
Williams White
Rogers
White
Michigan
Rire
William White
Daniel M. Rogers
Roxbury
WILLIAM_ WHITE
Butler
Quiet contest for Tewksbury superintendent post
The Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity has 20 to 30 applicants for the Tewksbury superintendent role and considers several notable figures. Samuel Chamberlain’s backers push for him, but his lack of medical training may exclude him. Dr. Gordon of Danvers and Dr. Quinby of Worcester are named as strong candidates, while Taunton’s John Kittredge faces similar physician requirements. The board favors a medical leader, but many hospital heads prefer to stay in place.
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Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity
Tewksbury
Samuel Chamberlain
State Prison
Talbot
Chamberlain
Gordon
Danvers Asylum
Boston
John Kittredge
Taunton
Quinby
Worcester Asylum
Peter
Mary
John
Mark
Rhoda
P Peter
Janes
God
Dr Pliny Earle to resign from Northampton hospital
Dr Pliny Earle, superintendent of the State Insane Hospital at Northampton, plans to resign within a few months due to advancing years. Dr Edward B Nims, assistant superintendent, is expected to be promoted to fill the vacancy after a period of service satisfactory to the trustees and board.
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Pliny Earle
State Insane Hospital
Northampton
Edward B. Nims
Governor Butler Letter to Attorney General Sherman
Governor Butler transmits a May 7 1883 letter criticizing official statements by the Attorney General and assistant attorney general. He notes he relies on department reports and seeks clarity on whether opinions cited to the State Board of Health Lunacy and Charity were official and for the governor of the time.
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Butler
Sherman
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Executive Department
Boston
Smr
State Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity
Commonwealth
Board of State Charities
Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity
Re-examination of Official Opinions and Record Access
Governor's letter requests a careful re examination of opinions and the handling of correspondence in the attorney general's office. It notes prior removals of records by predecessors, questions the legality of unofficial opinions, and seeks thorough scrutiny of the Board of Health Lunacy and Charity matters. The letter emphasizes vigilance to ensure government law office compliance.
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Sam
Board of Health ,Lunacy and Charity
Attorney-General's Department
Governor and Council Nominate Edward Hamilton for Health Board
Governor Butler nominates Edward Hamilton of Boston to fill the June 7 vacancy on the Board of Health Lunacy and Charity at yesterday's Governor and Council meeting. John B Damrell of Boston labeled to succeed himself as trustee of the School for Feeble Minded Youth. A contract with Waring Hat Co. to employ 250 convicts for five years at 53 cents daily per man was approved. Samuel T Harris mentioned for Charlestown Municipal Court judgeship.
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Butler
Edward Hamilton
Boston
Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity
Donnelly
John 8. Damrell
Waring Hat Company
Sanuel JT. Harris, Am
Charlestown
Giant six foot sword found after meteor in Ulster County
Kryestox New York May 21 report describes a fiery meteor seen over Rondout creek in Accord village. A local youth and another boy recovered a six foot sword with a massive upward pointing blade, hieroglyphic engravings, and an oversized hilt suited to a mammoth hand, suggesting unknown origin.
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Kryestox
N. Y
Ulster County
Rochester
Daniel Bell
Ite
Jell
Natick Cave Found by Dennis Donovan Near Turnpike
May 21 Natick. Dennis Donovan, who fell into a cave two miles from Natick between Mr Wood's residence and the old turnpike, reports a five foot deep earthy vault with a gravel top and tarred posts. A brick fire-box and closet extend into the bank. The cave likely long hidden, once a handsome feature, perhaps used by highwaymen. Donovan descended feet first when entrance opened by a shifted rock. Hundreds have visited the site.
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Natick
Dennis Donovan
Mr. Wood
Donovan
Mr. Donovan
Inhumanity of a Father Tarnished by Lynch Mob Justice
Indignant Lawrenceburg residents tar and feather Charles Hawkins after the death of his daughter Susie. Hawkins allegedly abused the girl with his mistress and resisted arrest with revolvers before being disarmed, chased through town, and ordered to leave with his companion within 24 hours. The incident follows the girl's self-administered morphine and final collapse.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Charles Hawkins
Susie
Robinson
Hawkins
Umbrella Meeting Sparks Humorous London Miscast
A popular English comedian, without umbrella or cane, shares shelter with a stranger in a London rainstorm. The pair exchange greetings and gossip about Miss of the Gaiety, then the comedian realizes a diamond and pearl pin vanished from his attire. The mystery lingers as a curious hotel audience laughs.
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London
Three Elderly Widows of Gloucester Sealed In Local Quarters
Gloucestershire report notes three widows all born in the 1780s living within a few hundred yards of one another in Gloucester on May 21. Rachael Stevens born February 1786, Mary H. Gilbert born September 1786, and S. B. Mackay born 1789 share a neighborhood and age profile.
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Gloucester
Rachael Stevens
Mary H. Gilbert
S. 8. Mackay
The Pope and Catholic Prests of America
May 21 report from New York states Rev James M Farley secretary to Cardinal McCloskey says no letter has been received from the Pope about Catholic priests activity in the Land League. A domestic ad touts Mother Swans Worm Syrup for feverish pets, restlessness and worms.
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Pope
Catholic Prests of
America
New York
James M. Farley
Cardinal McCloskey
Catholic Priests of America
Land League
Efficacy of Prayer during Garfield era sermon at Plymouth
The Plymouth prayer meeting led by Mr. Beecher discussed the Acts 12 passage on Peter's imprisonment and release. He linked Herod's persecutions to current anti-Abolitionist and anti-Chinese sentiment, praised prayer's power, angelic ministration, and the contemplations on immortality, with remarks on President Garfield's illness and death’s moral impact.
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New York
Mr. Beecher
Peter
Herod
Beecher Field
Rae
God
Assembled Brethren
Beecher
Mary
Mark
Garfield
Lincoln
Mrs Lydia Pinkham Dies at 4 P M at 233 Western Ave
News of Lydia Pinkham creator of the Vegetable Compound who died of paralysis Thursday afternoon at her home in Lynn MA She was born in 1810 in Lynn and was closely associated with the Quaker faith Her husband Isaac Pinkham survives with a daughter Mrs Caroline C Gove and two sons Three sons are dead Her funeral will be held today at 2 PM and conducted by a noted Spiritualist from Boston.
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Lydia Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lyn
Wareham
Mass
Lynn
Isaac Pinkham
Caroline C. Gove
Trouble Caused by a Determined Woman in a Castle Eviction
Rockland Massachusetts May 21 a dramatic eviction fight followed a divorce in which Bibpodge Sprague a drug store owner sought possession of his home. Mrs Sprague refused to leave was forced out with help of constables and a crowd. The next night officers found her inside again and guards remain on duty to prevent further damage.
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Rockland
Mass
North Ablogton
Bibpodge Sprague
Outlook hints at steady yet cautious crops trade
The Times reports a 21 column crop survey across 30 states showing wheat near 354 million bushels, below last year but above ten year average. Central states dip 20 25 percent, offset by gains in North and West. Acreage rises boost hay and oats, supporting a solid healthy profitable general trade rather than a booming year.
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New York
the Times
Central States
Ochodedy
English Purchases of American Land
In London General Thomas W Conway sold 230000 acres in Arkansas at 2.60 an acre to Hon Robert Tennant, a railway director. He also sold 1800000 acres of Texas grazing land to George Phillpotts for 3000000 dollars, and negotiates a further sale of 2000000 acres in New Mexico and Colorado Territory to a London syndicate.
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New York
London
Thomas W. Conway
City
Robert Tennant
London & Northwestern Railway
Arkansas
Texas
George Phillpotts
Fay
New Mexico
Colorado
Oddities and feats from New England and beyond
A New Haven clerk ate fifty bananas on a five dollar wager. A Lewiston youth landed a three pound pickerel after baiting his hook with spruce gum. Newport workers picked thousands of rose bushes for profit. A Deering chimney removal created a twelve foot square room. A Harwinton heifer began milk at two, never calved. A Connecticut legislator proposes renaming the state prison. Rowley pottery shows finer Ipswich style. A Bath woman survived lightning, robbery, drownings, abductions, yet remains hearty. Wildlife pairings include elk with a two-year-old heifer and cranes with pigs. A horse helped its rider after a fall, then guided to safety.
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A. C. Benedict
New Haven
Lewiston
Marshal Neil
Newport
R. I
Deering
Milo Cleveland
Harwinton
Conn
Haseen
Lawrence
Franklin Day
Augusta
Kennebec River
John Murphy
Connecticut
Connecticut Industrial School
Rowley
Maine
W. S. Bradbury
Bradbury
Milford
Claflin
Interview with Governor Butler on tariffs and democracy
New York May 21 interview with Governor Butler discusses tariff as the key issue for Democrats, civil service reform, and state reforms. He claims progress in prison discipline, insurance reform with Tarbox appointment, vetoes against costly bills, and a push for government spending aligned with needed revenue. He argues for protection of American industry and labor, civil service fairness, and universal suffrage with equal rights under law.
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New York
Butler
New York Herald
The
Herald
Hove
Tewksbury
Insurance Department
Clarke
Plympton
Tarbox
Congress
Landab
Treasury
Civil Service
Republic
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Finance and Commerce report shows steady money market in 1883
In a detailed money market summary, State Street notes little change last week with steady loan and discount rates near prior levels. Banks remain cautious, suburban banks offer 4 to 6 percent, brokers secure funds at 4 to 4.5 percent, and New York funds stay abundant. Clearinghouse exchanges totaled 10.68 million today and 68.03 million for the week, with a 1.13 million balance today.
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State Street
Paces
Prime Corporation
New York
Largest Freece Ever 8horn at Lansing Merino Meet
The Detroit Post and Tribune reports the largest fleece ever recorded in the United States was taken at a Lansing public shearing meeting of the Michigan Merino Sheep Breeders Association. A two year old ram named Diamond, owned by A. T. Short of Coldwater, yielded forty one pounds and three ounces after 863 days of growth.
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Detroit Post and Tribune
United States
Lansing
Michigan
Poor Prospects for the Hop Crop in Montgomery County
May 26 report from Troy notes hop acreage will rise slightly from last year but prospects are bleak. Late frosts reduced vines and hills that looked promising early are now too weak to bear. Some new yards look promising, and indicators point to a good price next fall.
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Troy
Montgomery County
Closing Quotations of Stocks and Bonds
Market ticker style list from Evans & Doane shows bids and asks on railroads land bonds and utilities. Entries include Boston and Maine 4M Boston Land 6% 8% and various rail and utility issues with prices and percent changes across multiple issuers and regions.
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Evans & Doane
State Street
Aspinwall
Bos & Alb
Boston Land
Hos & Lowell
Boston WP
Sie
Bi Bos & Maine
Boylston
BUG Ch. Ray
Cen of
CIA, && Oleyive
Brsgis
Maatern
Kosj&cbialiy
Fitebbare
Ona Colony
Rutland Pref
E Union Pag
Pule NY & Nida
Wis Cautrai
WieCent Tate SL
Atlantic _ iL A&Pina
Bonanza
Cal & Heo
Cptaloa
St Louis Tats
Creacent
Dobr’hinc
Franklin
Gosikd Ists
Hurshow
A.t&sfe
Quincy
Sullivan
San Ped F&p
la éMoRio
Hell Tele
Bay Plate
Scarce Apples and Stable Beans Market Report
The Boston market notes scarce apples with small lots of No 1 Baldwins commanding 4.50 per barrel and fancy rates at similar levels. Beans show firm demand across varieties with several price ranges for hand-picked, bush, and screened grades. Wool and dairy items follow a generally steady or quiet trend amid Western receipts and mixed signals in butter, cheese, and corn markets.
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Priess
Fino Para
Worka
Sancah
Sole
Rockland
Nosland
Porto Rico
Barbadoes
Bush
Western
Calcutta
Boston
Elaine
Bermudas
Choice Canada
Aroostook County
Maine Central
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Fastern
Pyabe
Koo Lower
Buah
Tglyc
Onte Sasier
de Western
South America
New State
Hutter
New York
Vermont
Nova Scotia
Coberland Clearfield
Java
Maracaibo
Rio
Chicago
New Brunswick
Laland
Emall
Wisconsin
Minenesota Bakers
Minnesota
Newark
Ohb
Tudiana
St Louis
Illinois
Milnois
Indiana
California
Melbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Brisbane
New Zealand
Liverpool
London
Glasgow
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Tony
Eton
Brighton and Watertown Livestock Arrivals Week Ending May 15 1883
Week ending Friday May 15 1883 shows totals for livestock arriving at Brighton and Watertown including Western cattle 2716 Eastern cattle 98 Northern cattle 765 with a total value 57800. Western sheep and lambs 6600 Northern sheep 0 Eastern sheep and lambs 9 Swine 17018 Veals 1887 Horses 146. Beef cattle prices per 100 pounds dressed weight listed with various grades and hides tallow calfskins woolskins lambskins and other byproducts priced.
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Brighton
Watertown
Gloucester Market Report May Week End Summary
Special correspondence reports 61 arrivals from Georges Bank Wester Banks and the Banks with codfish halibut haddock and various shore grounds totals reach 1 230 000 pounds codfish 181 000 pounds halibut 160 000 pounds haddock. Prices for Georges Bank and Western Bank codfish halibut pollock hake and other seafood listed with lot sizes and quotes. Also reports salt mackerel halibut heads fins tongues sounds pickled fish and other commodities with assorted prices per barrel or hundredweight.
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Gloucester
Georges
Wester Banks
Georges Co
Haddock
Drake
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Executive Correspondence
Pfenjamin F. Butler
E. J. Sherman
Natick’s
Saginaw
Mich
England
H. H. Thomas
Bay City
R. Thomas
Pia@nix Parker
Saginaw House
Clerkenwell
United Kingdom
Henry Ward Beecher
Aml
James
Veter
Peter James
Dames
Johm
Christ
Yankee Nations
Victory For Democracy
Tariff
Finance and Commerce
Money Markets
Albany
Cleveland
Page Savings Bank
Bengal
Guatemala
NEW York Markets
Wes
Nic Cottes
Caracas
Eure
Hales
Wilmington
S@Steec
Linses
Ap Burn
Bremen
Trieste
Havre
Ely
Ieee
E. H. Erwcauon
State Bank
Elizabeth
N. J
Commercial Matters
M | Markets
Orrick
the Borrow Daily Globe
Franklin County
Weaneras
Brighton and Watertown
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