Political Giants Wrestle in Tremont Temple Debated State Administration
Tremont Temple Boston hosted a crowd for a joint debate on Gov. William F. Russell's state administration. Henry Cabot Lodge supported the Republican side while Hon. John FE Russell defended his namesake's administration. Admission was by ticket and partisan seating was arranged, though audience reactions broke a request for decorum.
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John FE. Russell
Tremont Temple
Boston
William F. Russell
Tariff Symposium Roars In Massachusetts Speech Wages Debate
Texas Democrat Roger Q. Mills leads a Massachusetts audience through a forceful defense of tariff reform. He argues free raw material and taxed finished goods, touts New England labor prowess, and cites the axe as an example of productivity gains under free trade principles. He contends high labor costs fade with invention and urges policy to keep markets open and workers employed.
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Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Massachusetts
Mills
Commonwealth
Mssachusetts
New England
United States
Europe
Red
Sumipabe
Virginia
Tennessee
Robert J. Walker
Reed
Ero Inchusetts
O'Neil
Col. Allen
Jonning
Allen
England
Connecticut
Francis A. Walker
Political Labor Record of Charles H Allen for Governor Race
Circular from the Boston Bureau of Labor Information presents a detailed voting record for Charles H. Allen in the General Court during 1881 to 1883. It lists votes on poll taxes, biennial elections, labor bills, textbooks funding, naturalization, voter protection, and workers compensation, followed by critical commentary on his stance and questions about prohibition and party alignment.
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Boston Bureau of Labor Information
Charles H. Allen
General Court
Committees On Labor
Committee On the Judiciary
Halfenger
Absence of Attention Draws Unfavorable Comment
A fragment notes that the lack of a customary mark of attention by his associates has sparked criticism and prompted unfavorable commentary about propriety and regard.
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Soonmery
Assoiates
Not the Same Blame The Ancient Rhinoceros
Youth's Companion discusses fossil evidence from Canada showing ancient rhinoceros like creatures once roamed the northwestern plains where now snow and ice prevail. It notes three foot long skulls and four inch teeth, plus fossils of horses, eels, and turtles, suggesting warmer ages and dramatic global changes over millions of years.
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Tropics
Canada
Perons
India
Africa
Blaine appears frail after New York visit
Washting ton October 24. Ailing former secretary of state James G Blaine arrived at the Pennsylvania station after 4 PM with Mrs Blaine supporting him. Spectators were shocked by his pale face and diminished eye, signs of great fatigue. He withdrew from official duties and later met with officials before returning home.
Stearns Defends Pensions Against Lodge Attacks in Chicopee
Hon. G. M. Stearns challenged Henry Cabot Lodge to prove any insult to pensioning deserving soldiers. He denounced demagogic misrepresentation, offered $1000 to the Grand Army encampment, and defended equal pension rights while criticizing frauds and the Old Guard movement linked to Grand Army members.
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G. M. Stearns
Chicopee
Mass
George M. Stearns
Lodge
Springfield
Henry Cabot Lodge
Nahant
Mr. Lodge
First National Bank
Grand Army
New York Times
Old Guard
Stearns
Springfield Union
Boston Advertiser
Boston Transcript
Ae D. Long
Executive Council
Palmer Sees Democrats Likely to Carry Iowa in 1896
Washington Oct. 24 Gen John M Palmer the new Democratic senator from Illinois arrived in Washington and gave an interview on the political scene He predicted Democratic victory in Iowa which would widen the field for presidential or vice presidential contenders He suggested Gov Boies could be the nominee if he is the Democratic candidate Palmer also weighed Gov Hill in Massachusetts and Gov Flower in a potential Senate bid and noted President Cleveland has broadened his leadership and shown unexpected ability
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Allen
Adams
Judge Kelley
Congress
Europe
England
Scotland
Mateen
Pittsburg
Greenfield
Tion
Washington
John M. Palmer
Ilinois
Iowa
Boies
Russell
Massachusetts
Gen. Palmer
Gov. Hill
Flower
Gen
Palmer
Hill
Senate
Cleveland
Blaine
White House
Governor Russell Defends Administration at Haverhill
In a Friday night address Gov Russell praised his administration as faithful and efficient. He argued Republicans offered silence and petty criticism, urging voters to judge the record fairly and on its merits. He challenged the opposition to state their temperance stance clearly and urged a fair verdict from the people.
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Russell
Haverhill
Commonwealth
Fine
Thousands of Chicago women seek voter registration
About 10 000 women applied on Wednesday to be registered for the coming election in Chicago, with roughly 700 securing spots on the voter lists. Many who were refused appeared before election commissioners with affidavits demanding entry, threatening to take the matter to the Supreme Court if needed. Officials indicate penalties for any registration board members who violated procedures by adding names.
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Chicago
Supreme Court
Boards of Registration
Aftidavits
Indianapolis
Force
Presdent Force
Clayton
Columbia
8. C
Milliken predicts Blaine nomination in 1882 overwhelming
Banner Maine Oct 22 reports Congressman Milliken telling Mr Blaine before Washington trip that Blaine would win the nomination overwhelmingly in 1882 if pursued. Milliken says Blaine will not seek it but would accept if offered, and notes family support for his candidacy despite labor in the campaign.
Boston Adds 14,810 Voters in City Registry Report
The official report of the registrars of voters issued Friday morning records 14,810 new names added to Boston voting lists. Combined with 57,296 existing voters the total reaches 72,106, which is 6,572 more than last year at this date and 4,006 above the previous city election’s count.
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Registrars of Voters
Boston
Political shifts and voting drive unfold in Chicago and beyond
Notes report a potential resignation of Democratic chairman Calvin Brice after 1907. An estimated 10 000 women sought registration in Chicago with 700 securing spots. many declined plan to appeal to the Supreme Court. Indianapol is farmers alliances debate a third party with President Force backing the move, while postmaster Clayton in Columbia urges black voters to switch from Republicans to white-led politics.
Millions Aflo ats Vessels Drift Sea Changes
Nearly $2 million in derelict vessels and cargoes drift at sea after heavy weather. Many wrecks near the Delaware capes, with tugs searching for recoveries by month’s end. Vessels include the B L Burt valued at about $45,000 and the E T Coddingham with cargo worth about $76,000. More ships abandoned this month than any prior year.
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New York
Delaware Capes
B. L. Burt
Faunton Mass
Rcent
Hatters
Gulf Stream
E. T. Coddingham
Maritime Freceres
Secretary Blaine Rebounds With Walk In Dignified Return
Washington October 25 Secretary Blaine shows signs of recovery after travel fatigue. He walked in mild weather and greeted acquaintances, chatting briefly. He said his illness taught a lesson and he does not plan to rest or retreat but will return to duties cautiously.
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Washington
Blaine
Great Vermon ter Bradley Smalley Democrat in Vermont’s politics
Burlington born Bradley Barlow Smalley, a lifelong Vermonter, is profiled as a staunch Democrat amid strong Republican currents. The piece outlines his birth November 26, 1835 in Jericho, career as a lawyer, roles in federal courts, business directorships, social clubs, and long service in Vermont and national Democratic activities. It notes his family, residence, and active political life, including positions from deputy customs collector to port collector and national committee roles.
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Burlington
Bradley Barlow Smalley
David A. Smalley
Vermont
Smaley
Jericho
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Courts of
New York
United States Circuit
District Courts
L |Ocal
Smalley
American National Bank
Kansas City
Montreal, Portland & Boston Radical
Southeastern Railroad
Buriington Gas and Electric Compeny
Daugh
Caroline Ter Eon
Catlon Baxter
Carrie
Peece
Burlington Yacht Club
Rai G. Cannon
Web of
J. Gregory Smith
Central Vermont
Algonquin Club
Metropolitan Club of
Washington
Manhattan
Stuart
New Amsterdam
Montreal
Foctson
Guv. Holbrook
Cleveland
Hiram Atkins
Montpelier
Col. Smalley
Tur Grone
Hill
Why Animals Are Dumb The Curious Indian Legend
The St Louis Republic recounts a lake region Native American tale explaining why lower animals are mute. A proud Father of tribes dreams of a worldwide flood, builds a wooden ark, and after months at sea the creatures lose their power of speech, remaining dumb ever since.
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St. Louis Republic
Canada
Saling
Notable exchange in Massachusetts congressional debate
Opening speaker Hon. John E. Russell outlined Governor's recommendations and their perceived impact while Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge attacked the Governor's commissions and the idea of abolishing the executive council. Lodge praised Massachusetts in a closing eulogy that drew rebuttal from the audience.
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John E. Russell
Henry Cabot Lodge
Osborne
Executive Council
Lodge
Massachusetts
By Their Walk. A shoemaker notes proper walking form
A St Louis Grove Democrat column argues a good walker uses hip-driven stride and minimal knee bend. It claims worn heel wear indicates poor pedestrial form, while heel-first contact and hip-led motion increase speed by about 30 percent with same effort.
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St. Louis Grove-Democrat
Pot and Kettle Epoch Reunion Joke
Two old friends meet after years apart. One teases the other about aging and hair, saying time passes quickly. The exchange centers on appearance, with humorous boasts about hairiness and youth versus bald stereotypes. The dialogue concludes with playful mutual astonishment at the other's looks.
Turks Are Good Sleepers in Turkish Villages
An observer cites the book Bulgaria Before the War to claim Turks allocate every spare moment to sleep. In Turkish villages, wakefulness is rare and family members rouse each other for tobacco or small needs, with no anger at midnight disturbances, illustrating cultural sleep habits.
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Bulgaria
Turkey
Violin Woods and the Art of Stradivarius Craft
The article explores how great violin makers chose timber from southern Tyrol, including maple, sycamore, pear and ash. It details wood selection by density, porosity, and vibration, and describes how sun-dried seasoned wood and heat-treated oils create a varnish that becomes part of the wood. It notes Stradivarius as a master and recounts myths about Paranini, along with experiments with woods such as Lebanon cedar wool, which proved too dense for good vibration.
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Rehoboth Bunday Herald
South Tyrol
Brescia
Cremona
House of Stradivar
Paranini
Earl of Pembroke
Lebanon
Nickel cigar boxes promote cashless theft in stores
The New York Herald notes many cigar shops place nickel cigar boxes on display for customers to pay a nickel, take a cigar, and leave without a clerk’s intervention. Imported 14 cent stock remains secure, suggesting that only those ready to smoke a five cent cigar may be trusted to pay.
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New York Herald
Women slaves in Turkey described by Garnett
Lucy M J Garnett writes that female slaves in Turkey face few complaints due to favorable outcomes for attractive slaves. Many Turks wed slave women and, upon motherhood, grant her freedom and full Osmanli matron rights and privileges.
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Turkey
Lucy M. J. Garnett
Mothers in Law Especially
Fragmentary note reflects Kate Field's Washington column on law, power, and societal norms. It hints at dictatorial control versus lawful limits and the fate of the land under rule. Read as a historical commentary on governance and gender roles in a clipped, period-voice style.
Ex Senator Eustis Predicts Russell Victory in New England
Ex Senator Eustis of Louisiana, back from a New England visit, tells reporters in Newspaper Row that Gov Russell will be re elected. He praises Democratic organization and the aggressive campaign, notes New England solid for Cleveland and expects delegates to back him at the next convention.
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Washington
Eustis
Louisiana
New England
Old Bay State
Gov
Russell
Cleveland
Sunol Cleans World Record On Stockton Mile Run
Sunol trotter breaks world record with a 2.0844 mile at Stockton California after Maud 8s long reign. Marvin drives Sunol against time, with Bonner owning the mare formerly owned by Stanford. historic context traces Maud 8 and other champions and Goone’s and Nancy Hanks marks.
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Sunol
Stockton
Cal
Maud
Marvin
Advertiser
Lady Weill
Cleveland
Harold
Miss Russell
Maud 8
St. Julien
Jay-Eye-Lee
Sunel
Nancy Hanks
Wonder Allerton
Necon
Baytily
Palo Alto
Electioneer
Waxana
General Benton
Charles Marvin
Robert Bonner
New York
Leland Stanford
California
All Eyes on Chili Strained Relations Amid Campaign Tactics
Washington observers question if the administration is exploiting the Chilean crisis for political gain in the closing campaign weeks. A cautious reading of Capitan Eghie's report challenges sensational claims of police-instigated violence and suggests diplomatic, pacific measures remain appropriate to uphold dignity and protect citizens abroad.
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Washineton
Massachusetts
Ohio
New York
United States
Eghiey
Navy
Schier
Navy Department
Baltimore
Dillon appeals to Dundalk workers for unity in Home Rule
John Dillon spoke to a Dundalk demonstration of workingmen urging support and warning against factionalism in Ireland. He argued delaying home rule risks more decades, noted Gladstone’s sincerity but warned that if Home Rule is inadequate he would denounce it and remove power.
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Deer
John Dillon
Dundalk
England
Ireland
Gladstone
Dillon
Wordplay Math Puzzles in a Classroom Row
A teacher quizzes James on four plus eight and a playful miscue leads to a humorous exchange. James admits uncertainty while the teacher ponders the arithmetic and rewards with a metaphorical “cold day” remark.
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James
Weill
Harry
Charlie
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