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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1889
Page
1
National politics notes from Montana and the Northeast report mixed results. Democrats claim a narrow state margin while Republican gains appear in several races. Carter, a Republican, is elected to Congress with party leaders optimistic about Montana and western states.
Sparse state reports indicate Democratic prospects were slim with voter shifts noted around towns like Ramey Edis and Viena St. The fragment hints at a taut atmosphere and modest turnout, suggesting political expectations fell short in Ort, North Dakota.
South Dakota selects Pierre as capital amid ballot disputes and party splits while New York Democrats nominate state ticket at Syracuse. Coverage notes convention dynamics, key personalities, and platform emphases across states with electoral reform debates and regional political shifts.
A devastating blaze killed four people, with witnesses recalling a rapid outbreak at Wise Ato Ost A. fw and a nearby area. Investigators are assessing the scene as families mourn and the community seeks answers about the causes and timing of the deadly fire.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a birthday reference in a historical issue. Mentions a person named Mr Sancrofe Vereorates and a birthday event, with unclear surrounding context and multiple garbled phrases.
Fragmentary text mentions Pennsylvania pestilence and maritime items from Jersey Harbor with scattered names and dates. The readable content is too incomplete to identify a clear event, person, or timeline.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Oct Armell at Hamter Gepitl, John Jones of BM, and a motion at Hague with three Bon suffocated. A separate line notes Minn Oct 7 a seam in the Galaxy flour sul burst Saturday night suffocating Frank Banks and Joseph Hank.
Boston’s Colored Men Organizing convenes to promote welfare across the United States. T. Thomas Fortune, editor, cites European experiences and urges action against racial injustice, urging a convention to report outrages, robberies, and demands for equal protection. The meeting, led by Rev. Theodore Gould and Charles Root, discusses the Southern situation and calls for unity and reform.
Uncle John Atwood says many oar workers plan a trip to foreign markets for mackerel amid shortages. He notes Azores voyage as an option while mackerel is scarce at home, urging restraint and caution in pursuit of fish.
A fragmented report details a mystery at a harbor area involving a missing $1000 diamond, several arrests, and a police pursuit. Names like Hust Hickey and Colin Stechas appear amid garbled city wording, with a warrant for robbery tied to a Capt. Slattery crime scene and a rumored 10000 diamond.
Report of the Trial Board on the crates shows 8077.88 claimed as a deficiency. The county fair scene features hundreds of men picking lemons and a note on hearth precaution. The text reflects scattered garbled OCR remarks with mentions of favorites and sales, plus unclear financial figures.
A fragmented, era-laden account reports rising chaos in Johnstown with references to aid delays and local responses. The text mentions emergency services, weather events, and scattered notes from towns across New Hampshire and Connecticut, signaling a broad regional struggle amid crisis.
On Navassa Island labor tensions prompt a response from local spiritual leaders. Aimed at addressing workers grievances, the inquiry seeks to balance employer actions with worker rights amid ongoing tensions noted by observers.
A prone-to-misread report describes a Chicago gathering where a speaker faced a tempest of applause. The crowd’s reaction is portrayed as enthusiastic and lengthy, with references to national ties and expectations for future responses.
A New York syndicate has secured an option to build an 189 million hotel in Louisville near the Chesapeake and Ohio station. The deal hints at CP Huntington and H L Victor Newcomb interests, with unnamed men backing the project. The siteCopy confirms a known Ryan Hotel location is near the planned development.
A terse Lake Huron storm yesterday caused multiple vessels to founder with several ships going down and others aground. One propeller sank after the force of a wave killed its mate while crews battled heavy seas near Sand Beach, San Meueh, and nearby shores.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe racing sea crabs and mentions names like Aleryon and Iknawn with garbled phrases about water and fate. The readable portions point to a quirky underwater race scenario with unclear details and several broken terms.
A fragmented 19th century article describes Oliver Ditson Company, half a century old, its decline, and the 1800s transition as heirs and executors form the Oliver Dit Company to continue the broad trade in music publishing and wholesale merchandise across the United States.
A railroad grading expedition aims to secure Congo routes with iron rails. Brusil and Sivarty lead labor gangs as the Tangala command plans to recruit Congo workers. A second party sails in November, amid alarming river rumors and questions about security on the Congo. President Harrison faces calls on statehood issues for the Dakotas and Civil Service reforms are debated amid various political developments. Gould arrives in St. Louis to attend a Presidents' Association meeting with plans to amend two terms.
A Mississippi River steamer suffered a boiler explosion near Port Hudson while traveling from New Orleans to Vine. Twenty one people are missing or dead with seven officers and crew rescued. Two ships sunk in collision and another vessel lost with heavy losses reported in the same gale.
Reported business failures across the United States in the quarter ending September show declines and new lows. Firms such as Tun & Co and Kumell & Co incurred substantial losses while overall nine month totals rise modestly. Regional disease outbreaks and other economic troubles accompany the turmoil.
A hotel in Indianapolis titled Bata House is on fire with flames seen from the upper stories. Firefighters report the blaze extends through multiple floors and rescue teams are bringing occupants down with ladders.
Cronin faction opposes the Call to reorganize the order. Nine executive members, including Luke A. Dillon and Pateagtoe Condon, support the action. Delegates planned a national convention to organize the movement across the country.
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