Welcome Home Governor Cleveland in Rainbound Buffalo Parade
Crowds in a driving rain greet Governor Cleveland as a five mile long procession of 11 750 men winds through Buffalo. Celebrations include illuminated buildings Chinese lanterns and a reviewing of the line from the Genesee House balcony. Cleveland urges unity and pledges continued public service while supporters praise his reform record and contrast him with Blaine.
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Manufacturers and Traders’ Bank
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Tome
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Truths stand on principle in New York Truth editorial
The New York Truth, a penny workingmen's paper, declares it opposes attacks on private character in a presidential campaign. It condemns Blaine and his supporters for what's described as baseness, lies, and smears, urging a higher standard for candidates.
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New York Truth
United States
Senator Jonas Views Carry Ohio Yet Decline to Predict
New York October 6 Senator Jonas reports Democrats expect Ohio to go Republican in October but may lose in November. He cites Republican pressure in Ohio via pensions and election machinery, warns of widespread influences aiding Blaine, and predicts Cleveland’s national win while Ohio risks a strong Democratic showing. Colonel Tracy reports a $3700 rise in the popular fund.
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New York
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Gorman
GLOBE
Chicago
Ohio
Blaine
Democratic Party
Olio
Tilden
Wey
Dudley
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Newman
West Virginia
Cleveland
Mississippi
Tracy
Democratic activity in Iowa and Ohio raises hopes for Post
Reports from Democratic headquarters praise gains in Iowa, with fusion and Mulligan letters boosting Post's treasury speech. Michigan speculates Cleveland will win six electoral votes through fusion. In Ohio, Republicans shift to fraud rhetoric amid fears of a GOP loss. claims of organized repeaters surface as election nears.
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Gorman
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Michigan
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Ohio
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Stampede for Cleveland in Iowa Convention Report
A large body of Independent Republicans gathered in Des Moines seeking to shift support from Blaine to Cleveland. Honab of Lucas County was elected president as delegates reported widespread dissatisfaction with Blaine and the Republican ticket. An address accused party leaders of corruption and urged independents to back Cleveland and Hendricks, while Iowa Republicans mobilized funds and speakers. In Newark a scene unfolded as twenty four Chinese men tied with a clothes line marched to police headquarters, tied to a gambling raid.
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Sherman
Honab
Boston
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Blaine
Cleveand
Republican Party
Hendricks
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Hop Gee
Chelsea Reform Club scandal unfolds elopement tale
In Chelsea a married man James I Tilden and Miss Isabella Frances Dillingham, 21, flee together after a period of association through the Chelsea Reform Club and a temperance coffee room project. Tilden, son of a Chelsea shipbuilder, faces a wife and social circle shock as Dillingham’s parents seek quiet disclosure.
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MacIntyre-Hutchinson
James Irving Tilden
Isabelle Frances Dillingham
James P. Tilden
Broadway
James I. Tilden
Beig
Chelsea Council
Royal Arcanum
Chelsea Reform Club
Tilden
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Congress Avenue
Miss Dillingham
Freeman Hingham
Pederal Street
Boston
Mr. Dillingham
Hawthorn Street
North Adams Girl Elopes With Young Worker in Midnight Escape
A wealthy New York mother brought son Paul Hogeboom to Blackinton where he courted Alvina Baker, daughter of horse trader Joseph Baker. After parental objections, Paul arranged a late ride, and the pair fled through Alvina’s chamber window at dawn to North Adams and then New York. Alvina Baker, a quiet woollen mill worker, vanished with the man she loved.
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North Adams
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Blackington
F.C. Markham
Paul Hogeboom
Evil City Company
Blackinton
Joseph Baker
South Blackinton
Paul
Baker
Alvina Baker
Alvina
Canada
Western Union
Myers
Alyina
Liang
Heiress and coachman wed without guardians' knowledge in Troy
In Troy on October 1, Burt Bartholomew and Miss Emma Babcock, niece of wealthy William Simmons, secretly married last Friday after a flirtation begun while he worked as Simmons's chauffeur. Emma, about 19, is described as a handsome brunette. Simmons remains ignorant of the union.
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William B. Bartholomew
Burt
Emma Babcock
William J. Simmons
Mr. Simmons
Bartholomew
Simmons
Miss Babcock
Mr. Beiderbeck
Babcock
Michael and Mary Marry Elopement in Yonkers
Yonkers recounts another elopement as Mary Jane Galloway aged 18 and Michael Monahan moved from Yonkers to Poughkeepsie last weekend. They wed in secret and sent a note to Mary Jane Galloway's mother claiming they are married and well. Police traced the couple to Poughkeepsie then Yonkers. families and rival fathers in music and business constrained their romance.
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Poughkeepsie
Mary Jane Galloway
Presbyterian Church
Michael Monahan
Westchester Sauce
Smith Carpet
Mary Jane Monahan
Elopement Ends in Wagon Ride to Flora for Wagner Pair
Wagner, daughter of Elm House proprietor, attempted elopement recently. While father was away at the Cincinnati exposition and mother out, Lochinvar arrived. The ceremony occurred, they fled in a buggy toward Lillnoly, then on to Flora where the groom’s horses are running this week. Ayres is a famed horseman in the West.
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Ayres
West
Hermit Shepard Hager of New Salem Dies in Seclusion
In New Salem Massachusetts a 70 year old hermit named Shepard Hager who lived forty years apart from neighbors died in his rough shanty near the village. His brother Daniel found him dead after attempts to gain entry. the room was dirty and the body discolored. Neighbors recall his quiet, violent bursts at times and his strict solitude. He left little property and was buried in the village graveyard with only the hut remaining.
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GLOBE
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Franklin District
W. M. Wright
Nes
Hazen on Tornadoes and Protection From Their Threats
New York Sun reports Chief Signal Officer Hazen’s Characteristics of Tornadoes with Practical Directions for Life and Property. It notes tornado habits, common paths from southwest to northeast, peak activity between 3 and 6 p.m., and state-by-state tornado tendencies. The article summarizes warnings and shelter guidance, including deputized ward watchers, bell signaling, and safe retreat positions.
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Washington
Hazen
Illinois
Kansas
Connecticut
Vaky
LeMan
Blaine's Bond Transactions Scrutinized in 1876 Probe
A historical narrative argues Thomas A. Scott and James Blaine sought to manipulate bond sales linked to the Little Rock & Fort Smith railroad and Union Pacific. It contests Scott’s claimed purchase date, details witness manipulation, and flags legislative actions seen as favoring Blaine's enterprise.
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Thomas A. Scott
Bilaine
Little Rock
Mr. Fisher
Mr. Scott
Josiah Caldwell
Union Pactie Railroad
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Union Pacific
Union Pacific Go
Union Pacific Railroad
Little Rock & Fort Smith Railroad
Blaine
Forty-first Congress
Little Rock & Fort Smith Railroad Company
Caeraft Congress
Uivine
Congress
Senator Hoar
Schurz
Rose
Warren Pisher, Jr
Fort Smith Road
Blame
J. A. Sanborn
C. M. Bailey
J. M. Hagar
Jere Prescott
Prescott
Fisher
Boston
King
Blaine-Fisher
Washington
MR. Fishh
Mr. Caldwell
Thomas + Scott
Caldwell
Thoteus A. CO
Total Destruction of the Glen House Fire at Mount Washington
Fire swept the Glen House and all outbuildings last night at Mount Washington New Hampshire around eight o clock. The hotel had closed for the season and guests had departed. Most staff had left. a few remaining including the book keeper and the manager stayed to finish last duties.
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Glen House
Milliken
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Immigrant Chris Friedel Hangs Self En Route to New York
New York reports that Chris Friedel, an immigrant aboard the steamer Fulda arriving from Bremen, hanged himself on the voyage after a prior suicide attempt. His wife, who had brought 2000 marks of 4500, says she supported him and that he became frantic over their finances. They planned to settle on a farm in Germany. Friedel was buried at sea.
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Bremen
Fulda
Germany
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Murder of a Whole Family in Nebraska Farmhouse
A murder near Fullerton leaves Henry Percival his wife and child, and Hugh Mair dead. Robbery is believed to be the motive. Baird and Furnival, farm hands, are missing and suspected. Percival had at least 500 dollars on him, with valuables taken. Percival was found with two bullet wounds. Mrs. Percival and child slain in bed. Mair was killed inside the house, possibly strangled. Authorities and locals search the area for clues.
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Hugh Mair
Fullerton
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Furnival
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Stolen Bonds Case Ties New Haven to Easthampton
Inspector Newcombe probes loss of a $10,500 registered bond package from George Crosby of New York to John L. Watrous of Easthampton. The letter showed tampering at Easthampton. bonds replaced by brown paper. New Haven post office suspected as the transfer point before departure to Easthampton.
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Inspector Newcombe
Post Office Department
George Crosby
New York City
John L. Watrous
Easthampton
Conn
Sears
Newcombe
Jeft
Finance and Commerce Week Ends With Steady Money Rates
The week closes on State street with active money market and firm bank rates. Banks quote regular accommodation at 6 1 4 percent and purchase mercantile paper at 6 6 6 7 percent. Call loans at 4 6 percent amid wider ranges, while country banks report short city rates. Clearing house gross exchanges total 10.7 million and weekly 64.4 million. New York funds show premiums and the money market remains quiet and steady.
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Boston Markets 1884 October 4 Commercial matters
The Boston Daily Globe reports a quiet trade with freight to Europe rising 25 to 60 percent while overall markets show firmness in flour and butter, weakness in the butter market, and stable beans and cheese. It covers apples beans butter cheese coal coffee chemicals corn dyes drugs fish and freight rates with varied regional notes.
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