Evolution of the shoe and its industry shifts
The piece contrasts New York and New England shoe making, arguing fashion harms feet, notes rapid McKay machine progress since 1862, and compares factory scales. It discusses Lynn Haverhill and New York firms, output values, and labor pace, suggesting metropolis markets favor overgrown styles yet beauty differs by city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Overhill
Haverhill
New York
Duane
Reade
Warrence
Metropolis
Newark
Crispin Brothers
United States
New York City
Nine Bandits Executed in Matamoras Clash
A Matamoras dispatch to the News reports nine bandits captured by the military up the river have been executed. Epeminio Posales, who led the Alcisesa ranch attack, awaits trial in New Lardo. Three companions Adojo de Leon Isabel Reys and Gertrudez Carresalas will be brought to Matamoras as troops continue thinning the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Matamoras
Epeminio Posales
Alcisesa Ranch
New Lardo
Adojo de Leon
Isedor Reys
Gertrudez Carresalas
Editor O'Brien in Jail in Fight for Ireland
Report on O'Brien held at Tullamore jail with magistrate Moorhead demanding access. O'Brien refuses prison uniform, faces bread and water diet, while large crowds gather protesting. O'Brien and Mandeville plan legal action for illegal arrest against Magistrate Stokes and Inspector Creagh after Mitchelstown decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tullamore
Moorhead
O'Brien
Mr. Moorhead
O’brien
Mr. O'Brien
God Save
Ireland
Freeman’s Journal
Mandeville
Deville
Jamore
Dam
Stokes
Mitchelstown
Creagh
Deacon Brodie and the Dr Jekyll Double Life
The piece recounts the Deacon Brodie tale that inspired Stevenson's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It traces Brodie the respectable Edinburgh deacon and cabinet maker who led a nocturnal life of robberies, his capture, trial, and execution in 1788, and notes Stevenson’s reading of the story and its literary echo in the tale of dual lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Stevenson
Deacon Brodie
Edinburgh
Lawnmarket
Brodie
Pblic
Good Old Town
Gambisr
Ruthan
Hies
Smith
Ainslie
Brown
Perase
Souber
Gentleman's Magazine
Dover
Flushing
Leith
John Dixon
Ann Grant
America
Henry Erakine
Jean Watt
Alma
Luckenbootis
Louis XVI
Pierre Aver
Jodio
Leaver
Chapel of Ease
Clerk of Justiciary
Iety of Antiquaries
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. de
Vermont
Boston
Boris
Dr. Jekyl
Irish National League cases and Unionist rally in Dublin
The government’s appeal re Sullivan’s publishing of National League meeting rooms was upheld and the case remanded. Fifteen National League members jailed a month for meeting songs. A special murder jury petitioned in Longford. A Leinster Hall rally led by the Duke of Abercorn voiced unified Loyalist support. Disunion in the Gaelic Athletic Association surfaced with leaders resigning and delegates forming a Fe nian faction. Father Connan and others split. Tully in Woodford was stoned amid rent-war protests. Cox fled to America to dodge arrest. Par n ell: questions about O’Brien Mitchellstown and Gilhooly incitement warrant issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
the Nation
National League
O'Donnell
The
Kilrush
God Save Ireland
Court of Queen's Bench of
Dublin
Longford
Leinster Hall
Duke of Abercorn
Ashmeld Hartlett
Marquis
Carmarthen
William Gray Ellison McCarthy
Antrim
South
Ulster
Leinster
Connaught
Munster
Gaelic Athletic Association
Thurles
Father Conlan
Tipperary
Kilkenny
Wicklow
Wexford
Alin
Archbishop Croke
Freeman’s Journal
Tully
Woodford
Clanricarde
Cox
County Clare
Ireland
America
Irish Times
Parnell
O’brien
Illon
Mitchelstown
Gilhooly
Schull
Excursion Train Return Prompted by City Blizzard
A fragmented report notes an excursion train ran about eight miles last week during a city blizzard. Details are unclear but the event involved a tram and an exchange indicating a notable journey return amid severe conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Robl
One Fm
Alts Pgrave
Sleepy Deacon in Front Pew Sparks Pentecost Anecdote
Rev. Hugh O. Pentecost recalls his evangelist brother in Indiana where a church deacon in the front pew drifted to sleep yet would sometimes wake with a shouted praise. The tale captures a vivid early experience and faith under service strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Hugh O. Pentecost
Indiana
Fiala
Fragmentary Church Sermon Quips Sparked Uneasy Reaction
An overheard preacher's talk about sinners and everlasting fire drew a startled response from a deacon who exclaimed praise aloud, surprising the crowd as the sermon wandered into the lower regions and fatigue set in among the listeners.
Labor unions and craft groups unite across states in 1880s Boston
The Labor World surveys widespread union activity with new locals forming inWashington DC and Boston. It notes initiatives by Organ Makers Union and multiple trades, from shoemakers to painters, carpenters, and tailors, plus recent conventions and a push for eight hour days, education efforts, boycotts, and national federations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organ Makers’Union
Washington,d.c
Boston
Organized Labor
American Tack Company
Virginia
New England
Wadman Hall
New National Trades Assemt of
Haverhill
Concordia Concert Hall
German and
Eutaw Streets
Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
Mutual
Pipe and Cane Workers’ Union
Hanan & Sons
Brooklyn
New York
Washington Street
Friendly Association of Publication Distributors
N. Y
District 64
Oeeres
Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Gruener’s
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Brotherhood
Painter
Lasters’ Protective Union
United States
Aes
Tates
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Carpenters of the World
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Carpenters of
Scotland
Associated Carpenters of
Great Britain
Amalgamated Carpenters
North Star
Journeymen Bakers’ National Union
Pittsburg
Penn
Chicago
St. Louis
National Union of Tailors
Philadelphia
Journeymen ‘Sailors’ National Union
New York City
John B. Lennon
Treasury
North America
San Francisco
Associated Press
Theew
York
Typothet
International Typographical Union
Union No. c
New South Wales
Australia
Lord Carrington
English Social Socratic Federation
Europe
Plan to bolt Democrats to capture the speakership
Washington November 13. Republican visitors discuss backing a rival Democratic candidate to Carlisle for speaker. The plan aims to create friction between Randall and Carlisle, though Republicans unlikely to break ranks and Democrats unlikely to oppose caucus nominee. Carlisle expected to be nominated and elected. He would name Kelly of Philadelphia to chair the elections committee to challenge Carlisle’s seat if contest grounds exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
Randall
Callo Parenent
Kelly
Philadelphia
House
Committee On Elections
Covington
Perbody
Thoehe
Shoul
Congress
Great Trap for Bears
Levi Roby possesses a bear trap claimed to be at least 160 years old. His grandfather Ichabod Roby brought it from Scotland around 1727 and used it in the Ches ter area now Candia. Around 1800 Lowell Roby moved the family to Bridgewater then Alexandria and kept the trap during relocations two miles from A Gove’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Levi Roby
Ichabod Roby
Scotland
Chester
Candia
Lowell Roby
Bridgewater
Alexandria
A. Gove
Alex Senldance
Tocata
Highland Stud Farm at Lexington Home of Red Wilkes Stallion
A detailed look at Highland Stud Farm owned by W. France in Fayette County Lexington. The article describes the farm layout including a 38-stall barn, numerous outbuildings, water systems, and a four mile drive from Main Street. It notes Wintering 163 head on hand with plans to over 200, the farm’s cost, and France’s breeding strategy emphasizing high quality dams and successful sires such as Red Wilkes, Hattie Woodward, and Rome-related lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
Highland Stud Farm
W. ©. France
Red Wilkes
Mr. France
Fayette County
Phenix Hotel
Main Street
Railroad Bridge
Frankfort Pike
France
Franc
Thi
R. France
Hattie Woodward Green
Alexander
Albert France
Harry Wilkes
Pricipal
Reilkes
Wilton
Kensington
Peter Story
Dark Chief
Harry Clay
Strathmore
John Dillard
Labry Dyer
Warrren of Victoria in Ottawa as vessels seized
Indemnity claims report from Minneapolis dated November 9 notes the Winnipeg special stating Captain Warren of Victoria British Columbia is in Ottawa. Five of his vessels were seized by the Americans in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miinneapolis
Minn
The
Journal
Winnipeg
Warren
Victoria
B. C
Ottawa
Claimant Seeks 130000 From Alaska Company Dispute
In Behring Sea matters a claimant asks the government to present his claim of 130000 for wanity. He asserts the Alaska Commercial Company is at the bottom of the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behring Sea
Wea Nity
Alaska Commercial Company
Internal Revenue Receipts Report Details 1887 Figures
The annual report by Internal Revenue Commissioner Miller shows 1887 revenue totaling 118,829,523, up from 116,902,869. Spirits tax was 65,829,821, down 3,262,044 from last year, while fermented liquors yielded 21,022,187 and tobacco products 30,108,667. Oleomargarine tax brought in 723,048 for eight months. The report urges amendments to tighten labeling, branding, and accounting to prevent evasion and protect consumers, noting collection costs around 8.0 to 1.0 percent and district consolidations reducing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Internal Revenue
Congress
Jast
Conference of Provincial Ministers endorses reforms in Canada
Montreal Nov 10 The recent conference in Quebec urged abolition of the federal veto power and a change in how senators are chosen. It called for provincial control of railroads within borders and regulation of franchises magistrates pardons and Indian lands. It favored commercial union with the United States if compatible with maintaining the British connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quebec
United States
Mackerel Season Over at Gloucester Market
The Gloucester fish market reports the mackerel season closed with quotations for the week provided. Prices and demand details are listed for buyers and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Otto Bo
Codfis Bank
Dean Medidium
Babe Bank
Commercial prices for produce in New York St Louis and Chicago
New York on November 12 reports dull cotton sales with uplands prices from 7 1 16 to 10 1 16 cents and gulf from 7 16 to 9 1 4 cents. Flour receipts and prices listed. corn meal oats and rye values shown. St Louis notes flour and pork prices, whiskey, lard, bacon, beef and various grains with spot and futures figures. Chicago market items include coffee sugar rice oats and hay with mixed price ranges and freight notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Minnesota
Hbo
Rio
Anitey
City Extra India
Western One
City Steam
Continent
S.A
Liverpool
Carcano
F. bubMn
St. Louris
Arabek
Burley
Boston Markets Butter and Cheese Prices Faltering Then Steady
Kostox reports supply of strictly fine fresh-made stock falling, but overall market gains strength on high grades. Northern creamery in moderate demand, Northern Dairy batches off flavor but 20 to 23 cents. Creamery extra 25 to 26 cents, various grades quoted across dairy categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Block Island
Outry
Prince Ao
Halifax
Grand Bank
Newfoundland
George
Roe Banks
Western Banks
Islini
Nort Bay
Mere Scotia
Erel
Ackerel
Sore
California
Hos Habrag
Adnate
Cape
Pei Flo
Mich Digan
Provincial
York
Jersey
Virginia
Guy Steady
Kostox
Butier
Dev
Franklin Co
Maas
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown for Week
Arrivals for the week ending November 3 show Western cattle totaling 870 and 675 Northern cattle, with a grand total of 2003 Western sheep and lambs 3600 and Northern sheep and lambs 1043. Beef cattle dressed prices ranged from 4.00 to 7.24 per hundred. Prices of Western cattle. Fir alone a wailgate. 560.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Watertown
FRIO
Old Bridge Falls at Maumee Valley. One Dead, Dozen Hurt
Torepo Ohio November 9 a demolished bridge over the Maumee at Waterville collapsed pulling a dozen workers into the water. John Jr of Ironville died after his legs were broken and his back crushed. Byrne Large and C E Eds were fatally injured while Hen Calwell and Showers may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torepo
Maumee
Waterville
Subscribing Drive Seeks Agents for The Weekly Globe
Advertises an opportunity for men women and youths to earn money by selling subscriptions. Promises a sizable club with spare-time effort and requests agents to request a private circular from The Weekly Globe in Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly
Globe
Boston
Mass
Sheep for Australia shipped to New York for export
160 fine Vermont merino sheep are loaded today aboard the National line steamer B Queen at New York for shipment to Australia. The consignment, valued with meat potential, heads to southern destinations with an expected arrival around February 1 in Aneta. Purchaser Samuel Mees secured the stock along the Ry Ve cn Bhs corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentons Fas
Vermont
National Line
New York
Southern
Samuel Mees
Sete
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York Sun
St. Crispin
Crispin
Rome
Iran
Posules
Fight In
the Labor World
K. of L
MR. Carlisle
Kentucky Horse Farms
W. C. France
JU. 8
Boston Stock Market
Boston Stock Exchange
Rorosa, Land Cos
C.K& Wha
San Diego
Oseeneeneee
CALL
Ac&Pac
T&sf
Co Trust
Union Pas
AOL
West End
Saneee
Amoskeag
Bos & Alb
Telephone
Bos & Me
NY &N EE
Erie
Rutland
Franklin
Union Pac
Land Cos
TexDo
West Ena
Scrip
Bell
S&g
A&pacine
Cal So Inc
A.t&sf
Essraee
Flint
East Bos
Topeka
la& Or
NY& aL_ Aw Pine
Svena Colony
Oh & Bedan
Prauk
Huron
Costa Rica
Florida
London
Barrago
Muscatel
New
Corrals Citron
Leghorn
Imonda
Tran
Fagin
Bopa
Michigan
Se Apsrac
Brigato Steere
Deacons
Ogkee
Restonry
Pexas Kips
Bond
Ian
Rentacky
Boston Markets
Watertown Cattle Markeet
Sheep
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!