Dark Lake Fogs Envelop Chicago in Mystery Night
A thick fog and smoke from Wisconsin fires shrouded Chicago on November 27, producing a darkness likened to the end of the world. Gas lights burned indoors while boats and bridges relied on signals and whistles as captains could not sight one another, describing an unprecedented meteorological event.
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Egypt
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Buell
Wisconsin
Grosse
Morford
New York
Hey
Receivers Discharged for Philadelphia Railroads and Allies
George R. Kaercher and Samuel Dickson filed petitions for discharge of receivers of the Philadelphia and Reading railway and the coal and iron company. Judge McKennan ordered transfer of all company property to the firms on January 2, 1888 and dissolution of prior injunctions. The same order applied to the New Jersey Central and Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia lines, freeing the companies from legal entanglements in the hands of Austin Corbin and Associates.
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Pittsspurg
Penn
George R. Kaercher
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Samuel Dickson
Railway
The
Coal and Iron Company
McKennan
United States Circuit Court
Dickson
New Jersey Central
Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia
Austin Corbin and Associates
FIGHT AMONG PRISONERS IN MONTANA JAIL
In Guenpive Montana on November 27 three Sioux inmates identified as Finger Nail Sitting in Front and Pete Matthew attacked two white prisoners using knives scissors and chairs. The attackers killed the white prisoners then Finger Nail and Sitting in Front hanged themselves with bunk straps. Matthew attempted self harm while Salamo an Italian prisoner injured from burglary was stabbed multiple times.
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Guenpive
Mont
Finger Nail
Pete Matthew
Ete Matthew
Francisco Salamo
Postmaster General Remits Penalty in Mail Postage Case
Washington reports the postmaster general will remit a roughly $1000 penalty for excess postage on third and fourth class mail. Though he cannot alter printing rules on wrappers, he can forgive penalties when no fraud occurred and lawfully intends to comply. A circular to postmasters will authorize further remissions in similar cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York News Company
Pierson
New York
Post Office Department
Weekly Trade Review Indicates Improved Prospects and Fewer Failures
New York reports the nation’s business failures in the last seven days total 207, down from 224 last week and 217 the prior week, with 157 in the United States and 50 in Canada. Trade prospects are improving, money flows West and South, and bankers anticipate a stronger year-end. Treasury cash from the past week is 1,572,132 with only 900,000 withdrawn, while tariff talk and rail traffic show mixed effects and shipments from Chicago exceed last year by about 6,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Trade Review
G. R. Dun & Co
Treasury
Chicago
Iity
City of Septem
Baron von Wallenstein
Austria
Reading
Penn
Mor-gan
Windsor
Des Moines
San Francisco
California
Elizabethport
N. J
Chronicle
St. Clairsville
West Virginia
Henry J. Hubbard
Family Fund Society
Jom Tyler
Portrero
William H. Dorsey
Newark
New Haven
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
Heiss
Milwaukee
Baltimore & Ohio
Lehigh
America
Io House
New York City
Pope Leo
Louise Chandler Moulton
Fall Bourke Marston
Lima
Anna
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
John Spellman
St. Hospital
Vincent
Thirteenth Street
M. V. B. Hersom
Boston
Superior Criminal Court
Henry George
the Standard
George
Sheboyer
Mich
Bois Blanc Island
Albany
5. Ives
Joseph H. Stayner
Cincinnati, Hamilton, & Darton Railroad Company
Grand
New York Cancer Hospital For Women
Centra Park
General Grant
John Jacob Astor
Elizabeth Hamilton Cullum
Alexander Hamilton
Seguin
Godfrey
Bridgeport
Conn
Alice
Barnum & Baileys
Winter Quarters
Barnum
Worcester
Providence
Dexter-street
Pawtucket
R. L
Thomas B.itchell
James McKenna
Pine Street
Englewood Atheneum
A. E
Chamberlain
M. E.pringer & Son
Robert Sguire
George 8. Coe
American National Exchange Bank
Ike Freeham
Californi Ia
San Jose
Tacoma
Panquet
Ohio State Journal
H. Lane
Jrortland
Ore
Washington
Carolina
Onward
Thornton
Behring Sea
Bea
Unclear OCR snippet on trade, crops, and markets
Fragmentary report notes large cargo totals and delays in overseas arrivals, with ongoing railroad development and drought relief concerns. It mentions slow collections, slow or fair shipments, and a mercantile setback in Boston, with some improved tones elsewhere.
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Sappory Mule
Omee
Boston
MILLIONS IN THE MINTS
Dr. James P. Kimball, director of the mint, reports for the year ending June 30 that gold and silver deposits reach record values since 1881. Gold deposits total $85,410,779 and silver deposits $48,219,031, with substantial domestic and foreign coinage and a total coinage around $70 percent of bullion currents. Expenditures run $1,189,509 with earnings $8,842,819 and losses $1,437,482.
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Wasninecrox
James P. Kimball
Mint
United States
London
Treasury
Aasity
Labor world notes union activity and strikes in 1888 era
The article surveys union organizing across cities including Philadelphia Augusta and Boston. It covers nine hour campaigns for carpenters and printers, national trade assembly efforts, local conventions in New York and Cleveland, and wage issues in shoe and street railway work. It notes shifts in labor periodicals and ongoing investigations into worker hours and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Trade Assembly
Augusta
Locomotive Engineers
Richmond
New York Argus
Henry George
Bakers’ Assembly
Parsons
Kan
Gutenburg
N. J
Ashland
Wis
K. of L
New York City
Montreal
Louisville Labor Record
South
Providence
H. Randall
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Iron, Moulders’ National Union
Manchester
Organized Labor News
Amsterdam
Shaoe
Haverhill
National Trades Assembly
Sharon
Penn
Chicago
Louisville
International Typographical Union
Etihe Boycot
American Tube and Power
Youngstown, C
Building Laborers’ Union of
Boston
Caledonia Hall
Bakers’ Union
No. 4
Stonte
J. W. Parker & Co
District Assembly
Standard Sewing Machine Company
Knights of Labor
Kk. of L
Globe Co-operative Shoe Company
Lynn
Beverly
McKay
Paterson, N. J
Citi
United Stat
Germany
Ireland
Austria
Bohemia
Sweden
Switzerland
Hungary
Englan
Scotland
France
Ho and
Polan
Norway
Russia
Denm
Population Respondents by Age Ranges Reported
The data lists age group totals including 20 years and under 21 to 25 years 139, 26 to 80 years 118, over 30 years 103, and 35 respondents did not answer the question.
Wreck of the White Star in Lake Erie storm
A schooner named White Star went to pieces off Point Pelee in a gale. Captain Murphy and Thomas Hunter clung to the rigging for thirty hours before rescue by fishermen who braved surf. Five crew members perished or fled in a capsized yawl. a rescue party saved the two survivors at 3 pm. The ship carried 600 tons of coal bound for Detroit.
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Leasleton
Ont
Point Pelee
Lake Erie
White Star
Murphy
Thomas Hunter
Hunter
Mate Murphy
Detroit
Postal Reform and United States Postal Improvement Association
A city hosts the United States Postal Improvement Association, aiming to cut postage on seeds plants and bulbs, reissue fractional currency for mails, and issue money orders up to $5. It seeks repeal of old postal law on wrappers for third class circulars. Officers include Penn Nixon president and James Vick treasurer, with several vice presidents named from national associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Postal Improvement Association
Srnrmerszip
Associatis
Penn Nixon
Chicago
F. G. Pratt
Perry, Mason & Co
Bonin
Mortimer Whitehead
Middlebush
National Grange
Macune
Cameron
Tex
National Armers’ Alliance and Cooperative Union of America
E. G
Richmond
Secier
Herbert Meeth
James Vick
Soqcarana
Rochester
N. Y
American Seedrade Association
Boston Stock Exchange Feeds Mutual Prices and Ranks
Boston Stock Exchange bid and ask listings across mining, railroads, and miscellaneous sectors show 04 initial calls and a second call with varied prices. Notable entries include Mining, Railroad, and Manufacturing stocks with multiple company names and price points such as Union Pacific, Atlantic, and Amoskeag Tractions, along with bore notes on percentage changes and lot sizes.
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Boston Stock Exchange
Parestant
Franklin
Quincy
Boston
Bat Manufacturing Cos
Amoskeag
SAS
Keon
Lesf
Bos & Me
Col Trust
A&l
Union Pac
West End
PulPalCar
Summit Br
Free Peace Mining Cob
Atlantic
Ccccen
Bs Union Pac
Teleproxe Cos
Das Xetoyes OO
Am Bell
Audi
Tiene
C.K& Wee
A. T&sf
Denson
Deen Seth
Atk Pi
Cal South
Ieee
Catalpa
Bsares
Mesnard
Nebo
Osceola
LAND
Fr Bay
Saree
Des Reenene
Lamseasts
Union
II PaiPaiGar
Edricreveee Bug Oy Creweenee
PEN Aceal Aspinwall
Bos&Low
Bos& Prov
Boylaton
Rooklin
Bos
B&q
Aoraigo Bay
Fitehbnce
Erick
Topeka
Roe Ais
Ays
Oldeo
A&pine
B&m
BBYC
B&q Ds
Alloues
Arnold
Us&M6éa
Bona Manag
Eae - Ao
Ny&ne
A” P&a Vale
Bonore Za
Rpoorse
Cen
Hesnes Uh
Arena Asia Day
News In Brief Covers Politics Fires and Deaths
Republican clubs meet in New York on December 15 as Ohio announces returns, Oregon & Transcontinental line sees new president Sidney Dillon, and a fishery commission session opens behind closed doors. Forest fires along the Mississippi disrupt travel. Mrs. Jane Wilson dies at 102 in Edgcombe Maine. New York dealers expect whiskey price rises amid market manipulation claims in St. Louis. Englewood Atheneum burned in New Jersey with substantial losses. Numerous items note public health, politics, crime, and disasters across the United States.
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New York
Ohio
Sidney Dillon
Fishery Commission
Mississippi River
Jane Wilson
Edgcombe
St. Louis
Chicago
Englewood Atheneum
Englewood
N. J
Board of Health
Lamar
Interstate Commission
Congress
Michael
Joint Committee On Printing
Henry J. Hubbard
Family Fund Society
John Tyler
August Hatzka
Arensdorf
Sioux
City
Rev
D. Haddock
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles G. Curtis
Francis B. Crocker
Governor Hill
F. D. Grant
Thomas ©. Platt
Stearns Park
Springfeld
Mags
Samuel Chapin
Bryan
Tex
Texas Central Railway
McNeil
Mass
Canada
William Baird
Fulton Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Boston
City Mission Society
Cochrane Mills
Penn
William Reddiman
Gorman
Maryland
Baltimore & Ohio
John K. Cowan
Smithsonian Institution
P. Langley
Spencer F. Baird
Langley
Lovett & Gardner
Park Hill
Ont
Park Hill Gazette
Gardner Block
Pittsburg
Owl
Christ Church
Bridgeport
Albany
J. Beaver-Webb
Washington
Alice May
John F. May
Alfred Harding
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Charles Pattison
Dayton
New York Battery
Fort George
Kingsbridge
West Street
Broadway
One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street
J. J. Coogan
J. Peet
L. N. Fuller
Kelley
Nashville, Tenn
Emma Abbott
Board of Methodist Missions
Abbott
Hyde Park
J. J. Davis
Leeds
F. Durkin
Lackawanna County
Phillips
United States
Colman
National Grange
Lansing
Mich
P. Darceississippi
Poser Draver
Massachusetts
Runnor Nitehe En Jer
X. Charles
Virginia
Stew J. H. Hale
Connecticut
A. J. Rose
Texas
Randolph, B. Mar
Orange
Marcy
Inassachusetts
Palo Alto
de la Palm
Florida
Corge B. McClellan
West Virginia
Virginia Peninsula
Behring
Alaska
Gloucester
Alaskan
Pacific
R and Arkans
Missisippi
Spri
Wer
Iron and metal markets show mixed signals amid weak prices
A disjointed market snapshot notes a generally weak iron trade with Pittsburg prices lower than elsewhere, while central districts remain modestly bullish. Demand in steel rails and copper shows uneven strength, UK imports surge, and grain, eggs, and other commodities display varied activity in late 1887 trade.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
United States
United Kingdom
London
Calumet
Coal trade brims with activity across regions
Activity grips coal markets as demand remains brisk across nations. New England firms fear possible shutdowns from coal shortages while Western and Northwestern markets show healthy growth. Anthracite prices rise with New York and Philadelphia absorbing stock quickly. bituminous trade strengthens in the East with steady Boston retail prices and firm Atlantic freight rates.
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New England
West
Northwest
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
York
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Anklin
Cumberland
Baltimore
Quoted Staple Prices in New York Markets Lead Trading
In New York trading on November 26 prices for cotton and grain moved with quiet activity and mixed results. Cotton ranges from 7% to 10 1/4 cents with various grades listed. flour and meal receipts noted. wheat, corn, oats and barley show firm levels or modest changes. Provisions shift as pork, lard, and beef prices display a broad spread. steady whiskey and tallow quotes accompany large imports and shipments.
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Michigan
Louis Non Iit
Fondo
Ofi
New York
Minnesota
de White
Om Bysc
Sai United
Cioran Sea
Belo Renanday
Boston Butter Market Report From Hoston Markets
Boston Monday November 26 market for butter shows continued strength with creamery butter in ample supply and strong prices. Western fresh-made butter remains in high demand with firm prices. dairy lots soften slightly. Imitation creamery and candle-packed items see moderate demand. Prices list creamery Northern extra 26 27 cents per pound. Western extra 26 28 cents. other varieties range 18 to 26 cents. Market tone remains firm with improving demand overall.
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Bes
Michigan
New England
R Bush
New York
Anne Pepe
Gravenstein
Pal
York State
Hebrons
Hubbert
Boston
Butier
Franklin Co
Mass
Ann Ia
Watertown Cattle Market Arrivals and Prices
Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown for the week ending November 25 include Western cattle 195, Northeast cattle 1379, Northern sheep lambs, veals 398, hogs 22,651, and hides tallow skins. Cattle prices per hundredweight dressed weight range from 8 to 7.25, with Western cattle and dairy skins also listed in the sale notes.
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Brighton
Watertown
Secon
Uae
New Boston Music and Vocal Collections
Oliver Ditson & Co lists superb vocal music for 21 ambitious singers. Notable items include Emma Judh's Oh Thou Cruel Sea for soprano and alto, Margaret at the Shrine with violin obligato, Whither with German English words, The Path to Heaven for medium difficulty, My John dedicated to Mrs. James Brown Potter, and They Are in a Beginner's collection of melodies for violin and voice. Also advertised are Rose Becht pieces, Grand Festa, and new works by various publishers. prices range from 20 to 80 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston Music
Oliver Ditson & Co
Emma Judh
Delibes
Margaret
Faustry
Henry Knight
A. Elfaker
Heaven
White Smith & Company
Fishier & Brearne
Lorton Y
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Warrow
Weekly Trade Review
Director Kimball
the Labor World
Postal Reform
Boston Stock Market
Bridgewater
New South Wales
National House
Robert Lowry
Thomas B. White
Indiana
Bayard
Mr. Bayard
Phelps
Edmund E. Sheppard
Toronto Evening News
Hansa
Greytown
Nicaragua
Armory
Sherman
Sickles
Edna Perrin
East Bwentieth Street
Jones
Illinois
Long Lake
Wexford County
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway
Angaret Kidder
Anna Johnson
Mercer
Johnson
Hamilton & Dayton
Anna Station
Peter Haldeman Burnett
San Rancisco
Senor Pio Pico
Los Angeles County
Iowa
Grinnell
Board of Trade
South Carolina
Fort Smith
Ark
Altus
Paris
Anes City
Amnnake
J. H. Font
Tective Hamilton
Font
Aris
Spies
Louis Vierrek
Munich
Robert G. Ingersoll
Europe
Principe
Joliet
Ill
Lambert & Bishop
Ousupenten
J. M. Whyte
Lambert & Biship
Whyte
Garfield
Race Street
Garfield Place
Music Hall
Hayes
Thurman
Harrison
Beck
Foraker
Carlise
Randall
Ezra B.taylor
Lincoln
Hewitt
Cumminaville
Louis C. Schilling
Mexico
State Department
Schilling
New York Herald
Panama Canal
Panama
Canal
Martin
Henderson County
Delaware
Gueue
Larry
Southarguette
Rio
Malung
Ankola
Holland
Ocha
Aracalbo
Costa Rica
Jamaica
Umemala
Haytt
Fish
Ehan
Sineke
Toluoc
M ' Tb
Texas Kipa
Pergeis Orsil
Buens
Grande
Craig
Sierra Leone
Pei
Uate
Tals
Dale Sit
Ian
A Bush Timothy
Pia
Meath
COAL
Hoston Markets
Watertown Cattle Market
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