General Butler's Letters Accepting Massachusetts Nominations
Benjamin F. Butler accepts Democrats and Greenback Labor nominations for governor of Massachusetts. He discusses civil service reform, tariff policy, river and harbor spending, taxation, and government economy, urging competitive examinations and prudent public expenditure while safeguarding labor and enterprise. He also outlines labor rights and the unity of capital and labor under wise legislation.
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B. F. Butler
Massachusetts
Washington, D. C
Josiah G. Abbott
J. W. Coveney
Democratic Party
Boston
Convention
Jefferson
Madison
Jackson
Commonwealth
Butler Letter Expresses Duty and Apology for Acceptance
Benjamin F. Butler writes that his life aims to honor the Commonwealth and its people, pledging to execute trusted duties. He apologizes for delays in accepting responsibilities, citing heavy press of business and a need to discuss grave subjects more fully.
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Commonwealth
Benjamin F. Butler
Hop Prices Soar on Unprecedented European Shortage
The New York Sun reports hop prices skyrocket as England Bohemia and Europe yield far below normal. Brewers rush to secure U S supplies driving bids higher. prices may reach 1 per pound soon and 150 per barrel later. Brewers plan small price hikes while farmers seek profit before new plantings alter markets.
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New York Sun
England
Bohemia
Europe
United States
Willamsburg
Abbott
Astors
Dudley Dynagraph Car Marks Defects on Rail Lines
Mr P H Dudley demonstrated a twenty six ton dynagraph and track inspecting car in the Eastern railroad yard. The device travels twenty miles per hour and records rail irregularities gauge faults and alignment issues aiding trackmen. End living quarters allow the inventor to travel while inspecting major Western and Southern roads.
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P. H. Dudley
Eastern Railroad
Boston & Albany _ railroad
Dudley
An Undutiful and Vicious Son
Ivory Libby, 45, of Gorham known as the Hurricane Region, assaulted his aged mother in Portland on Thursday. He then used a dull knife on Friday to try to kill himself, wounding his throat and neck in a failed attempt to bleed to death.
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Portland
Ivory Libby
Gorham
Steel output growth hailed as metallurgical feat
Philadelphia report on the Pennsylvania Steel Manufacturers Association notes a rise from 160,108 net tons in 1872 to 1,778,912 tons in 1881. The figures are presented as a fable like record of America achieving its greatest metallurgical achievement.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Pennsylvania Steel Manufacturers’ Association
Forger’s Leap for Liberty Aims to Flee On Train
In CuIeAGo October 9 J W Johnson a forger from Iroquois county escaped custody aboard a moving train to Watseka by leaping through a closet window. Deputy sheriff escorted him when the attempt occurred.
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Cuieago
J. W. Johnson
Iroquois County
Watseka
Health cures via nostrums and Hop Bitters urged
A health column warns against deadly reliance on dubious nostrums and testimonials. It urges readers to use Hop Bitters instead, promising quick strength and bloom. The advice reflects 19th century patent medicine promotion and underscores skepticism toward fake cures.
Editorial claims of 1876 election fraud by New York Times
A verbose editorial on the 1876 presidential election asserts the New York Times backed Hayes while denouncing fraud in Florida Louisiana and South Carolina. It accuses prominent figures Beecher Ford Woodford Curtis and others of hypocrisy and exaggerates claims of forged proxies and stolen votes.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
New York Times
United States
K. B. Hayes
Times
Florida
Louisiana
South Carolina
Chandler
National Committee
the Times
Congress
Electoral Commission
John Watts
Oregon
A. R B. Levisee
New Orleans
Saratoga
Tilden
Hayes
Beecher
Woodford
Curtis
Stewart L. Woodford
Mr. Hayes
The
Potter
Edward F. Noyes
Hose of Representatives
John Sherman
Notorious 14 year old girl burglar sentenced in Chicago
Fourteen indictments for burglary and larceny led Judge Moran to sentence Mary Morris, a fourteen year old with a sweet face, to two years in the house of correction. Her mother Helen Morris received three and a half years as an accessory. The girl’s career allegedly spanned two years with plunder valued around 10000 and numerous undisclosed crimes.
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Chicago
Mary Morris
Moran
House of Correction
Helen Morris
Meat Market Exports and Receipts Slow Yet Cattle and Beef Prices Vary
The week ending October 7, 1882 shows increased exports of live cattle sheep and dressed meats but a slow live cattle market with off values. Freight and insurance costs press exporters toward medium grade cattle despite high prime native cattle values. Boston and Brighton markets show mixed price shifts with specific weekly prices for various beef cuts.
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Akansas
Boston
Brighton
Boy seeks pistol permit to shoot President Arthur in New York
An 18 year old caller to police asked for a pistol permit claiming intent to shoot President Arthur. He, William Martin of 117 East Eighty Fourth Street, appeared excited at Jefferson Market Court and was committed for examination of his mental condition after disclosure of a prior penitentiary term for larceny and boot blocking.
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New York
President Arthur
Jefferson Market Court
William Martin
East Eighty-fourth Street
Prince Tsherbatov Praises Liebig Cocoa Bee r Tonic
Imperial Navy flag lieutenant Prince Tsherbatov hails the Liebig Co s Cocoa Beef Tonic as a most excellent tonic. Edwin Booth and General Franz Siegel also report benefit. It is marketed for debility dyspepsia biliousness sick headache and nervousness.
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Nicolas Tsherbatov
Imperial Russian Navy
Liebig Co
Edwin Booth
Franz Siegel
Unparalleled 18K Rolled Gold Jewelry Bargains
G. W. Pettibone & Co offers eighteen-karat rolled gold solid jewelry at $1 with strong claims of reliability and value in this page advertisement. Read their ad carefully to compare prices and quality.
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G. W. Pettibone & Co. A
Money and Stocks Stagnant With Easer Tendency In Markets
Money and stocks show modest weekly fluctuation with no major features. Bank rates for balances ease after comptroller recall, prime factory paper scarce, collateral loans 6.5 7 percent, out of town banks at city rates, NY funds pending, and New York Exchange quoted lower. Government bonds steady. Folger aims to buy 5 million weekly. bank statements show specie up and deposits down, reserves up.
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House
Senate
Kim
Republic
Mississippi
United States
Washington
State, War and Navy Departments
Commonwealth
State Street
New York
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Stock Exchange Dealings Show Mixed Bond Activity
Bond market activity remained subdued with little price variation except Mexican Central 7s where trades nearly matched total bond dealings. Hartfords were lightly touched, New York and New England securities steady with limited dealings, and Connot Valley scrip edged higher. Massachusetts Centrals scarce with 40 bid. Atchison active near 90. Eastern stronger from 40 to 4814 amid rumors of joint management with Boston and Maine.
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New York and
New England Railroad
Massachusetts Centrals
Atchison
Eastern
Boston & Maine
Revere Beach & Lynn
Little Rock
Wisconsin Central
Boston Markets Report Boosts Fall Trade Across Sectors
The Boston Daily Globe notes steady wool and leather, firmer pork and lard, and improving fish, butter, and cheese. Cotton declines eased, prices firm for corn oats and eggs, while beef products and groceries show mixed movement amid strong export value this week. Boots and shoes trade remains brisk with full orders and high output, suggesting a robust fall season.
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Boston Daily Globe
Flour and meal markets mixed with cotton fiber notes
Market report shows flour active and steady while corn meal quiet. various flour qualities quoted with Minnesota and city mills prices. Cotton futures closed lower amid mid upland sales. provisions and grains move with mixed strength. Wheat futures firm with multiple contract quotes. oats and corn also show price shifts across spot and futures markets.
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Minnesota
City Mills
Southern Bakers
Southern Bhippihig
Gloucester Fish Market weekly sales and arrivals
Special correspondence reports week long fish market activity in Gloucester with large totals of codfish and halibut from Grand and Western Banks and from Green Bank, plus mackerel, hake, haddock and other items. Prices per quintal and barrel are listed for many species, with notes on sales, arrivals, and non arrival from Georges Bank.
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Brighton and Watertown Livestock Arrivals Week Ending Oct 11 1882
Week ending Friday October 11 1882 reports Western cattle 1600 Eastern cattle 97 Northern cattle 1417 total 3114 combined with Western sheep and lambs 6600 Northern sheep 231 Eastern sheep and lambs 11201 total 18932. Swine 20675 veals 476 horses 165. Prices shown for beef cattle per 100 lbs live weight range from extra quality to poorest grade. hides and tallow values listed for Bright and country hides. Remarks on calfskins and sheep skins appear garbled but indicate varied consignments and prices.
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