Norse Explorer Lief the Lucky to Be Honored in Boston Monument
A petition to Boston’s aldermen seeks a site for a statue of Lief Erikson, the Norse explorer credited with Vinland in 1000. The proposal notes Norse settlements in North America predating Columbus, cites Irish and Icelandic sources, and recounts Lief’s voyage from Greenland to Cape Cod, his leadership, and a dramatic family feud that marred Vinland’s history.
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Board of Aldermen
Lief Etrekson
Ericson
Vinland
New England
Rice
American Hemisphere
American Island
St. Dominic
Greenland
North America
Newfoundland
Royal Society of Northern Antiquarians
Copenhagen
Christopher Columbus
St. Brendan
Saya Key
Mr. Smith
America
Biami
Faroe Islands
Huitra-Mannaland
Jhorfinn
Vinlana
Huitra- Manuslava
Great Ireland
Mexico
Ireland
Biaro Herialsson
Huitra- Manonalangd
South
Iborfion
Huitra-Maovaland
Hultra-Mannaland
Hellulland
Markland
Cape Cod
Autor
Iceland
Atlantic
Lee
Viniand
Trou
Boston
Norway
Olaf
Ics
Lief
Bjarni
Biarni Henielsson
Chronicle
Nova Scotia
Beacland
Ninsula
Barnstable
Nantucket Bay
Vineyard Sound
Seaconnet Passage
Pocasset River
Mount Hope Bay
Garmen
Turker
Twe Ve
Braitablid
Liet
Diplomatic Mary Had a Lamb Poem By Secretary Evarts
A Detroit Free Press piece recounts Secretary of State Evarts and a humorous prose rendering of Mary Had a Little Lamb. It parodies diplomatic gravity and traces the lamb motif through tame, elaborate prose referencing Mary and global contexts.
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Evarts
Mary
Detroit Free Press
National Capital
Lyarts
United States of America
Massachusetts
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
Gmpie
Morning dress abroad seen in Java promenade
A Philadelphia Times correspondent describes Batavian and Javanese morning attire. He notes bareheaded men in dress suits, elaborately dressed ladies with hair arrangements, and local fashions influenced by Europe. The account details sarongs, muslin sacques, morning dresses, slippers, and ungloved hands as a bashful bachelor avoids eye contact on first meeting.
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Philadelphia Times
Europe
Paris
London
Batavia
Buitenzorg
Java
Adelaide Neilson Triumphs in New York Debut
Adelaide Neilson returns to New York with Romeo and Juliet to rave reviews. William Winter praises her lifelike fidelity and dramatic vitality while Edward Compton as Romeo wins warm reception. In Twelfth Night her Viola follows a strong Juliet, with The Tribune lauding her Shakespearean mastery and expressive vocal delivery.
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Adelaide Neilson
New York
Verona
Wiliam Winter
Edward Compton
Romeo
Miss Neilson
Tribune
Shakspere
Miss Neilson Delivers Exquisite Satie Era Theatrical Praise
Praises for Miss Neilson highlight her precise interpretation and refined taste in recent performances. The critic lauds her emotional restraint and delicate grasp of role, noting her Viola and depiction of love in the Duke Orsino drama as luminous and contrasted. Her future Globe appearance is anticipated with certainty.
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Neilson
Nolure
Viola
Duke Orsino
Miss Neilson
Globe Theatre
Weather and life saving work by the Signal Service
General Myer reports on the past year noting 170 observation stations, 25 sunset stations, and daily telegraph exchanges with Canada. Coastal telegraph lines from Sandy Hook to Cape May and Norfolk to Cape Fear support life saving and weather warnings, with signals aiding ships and disaster responses at sea.
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Washington
Myer
Signal Service
Dominion of Canada
West Indies
Cuba
Jamaica
Barbadoss
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Uie
Sandy Hook
Cape May
Norfolk
Cape Hatterss
Wilmington
Capelear River
Mos
Signal Corps
Cominng
War Department
Warts and the Power of Imagination in Bacon's Tale
Cornhill Magazine discusses Francis Bacon's evidence on how imagination affects external growths like warts. It recounts his childhood wart, Paris years, and a patient cure involving a piece of lard, claiming all warts vanished within five weeks and a stubborn one faded but lingered in memory.
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Finbage
Freydis
Lome
Thas
Thorvan
Helge
Kinboge
Freydi
Amiesford
Greenlands
Liet
Cornhill Magazine
Francis Bacon
Bacon
Paris
Estate of Montague Actor Receives Final Liquidation
The executor of Montague the actor reports estate assets of 8271 with 1237 received from Samuel French and Son under a predeath contract. Bills totaling 874 have been paid, leaving only attorney and surrogate fees. The remaining balance will go to Montague's sister in England after she collected 1000 life insurance.
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New York
H. Jd
Montague
Samuel French & Son
England
Kentucky State Lottery Cashes Ticket in Baltimore
Received from Simmons Dickinson, managers of the Kentucky State Lottery, the sum of fifteen thousand dollars for Ticket No 80530 from the Sept 16 drawing. The ticket was held by J J Hess and cashed in full on presentation at 93 Fairmount Ave Baltimore Md.
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New York
Messrs. Simmons & Dickinson
Kentucky
J. J. Hess
Fairmount Ave
Baltimore
Lottery prize payment notice from New York 1879
Received from Simmons Dickinson fifteen thousand dollars in full payment of the Capital Prize in Kentucky State Lottery Class Q drawn September 80 1879. The ticket drawing listed prize as number 46 814. Signed J McGuire Port Richmond Staten Island New York.
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New York
Messrs. Simmons & Dickinson
Kentucky
J. McGuire
Port Richmond
Staten Island
Financial matters and market outlook from Stath Street
In Boston market, money remains ample and firmer despite ample supply from Western shipments. New York rates up to 7 percent with high commissions. lenders tighten collateral to dividend paying stocks, causing loan shifts and price moves. Buckets and mining shares drive volatility. U S bonds remain in demand and copper mining stocks rebound amid shifting inventories and varied regional activity.
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Stath Street
Boston
New York
Lang
Wall Street
Hom
Boston & Albany Railroad Snareray
Etrali
Ata
Boston & Albany
Pope
United State
Brokers’ Board
Newark
Sve
Park
England
United States
Ign Exchange
Commercial Matters Reflect Stable Price Rise And Cautious Demand
The article notes a calmer market after last week’s excitement with generally sustained price advances driven by legitimate consumer demand. Cotton goods, wool, and boots show rising activity. apples, cannel coal, and various commodities trend higher. Bulk buyers seek steady signals, while cautious optimism prevails amid inflation lessons and careful purchasing.
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Ife
Becoe
New York Markets Reports Flour and Provisions Prices
New York October 25 market notes show flour and meal demand more active with partial rebound from yesterday's decline. Prices quoted for various flour grades, rye, buckwheat, and coarse grains. provisions tighter with pork, lard, butter, cheese, and grain futures detailed. Trading activity described as brisk in some sectors, with futures and spot quotes across multiple months and delivery periods.
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New York
Minnesota
City
Southern Bakers
Southern
Camprea Wester
Hiladelphia
de Ivery
Nod Northwestern
Anital
Tirmor
Java
Mariwaiho
Fair Refining
Caba
Tigge
Ovean
Erain
Cork
D. Aux
Antwerp
London
Felphia
Bremen
Watertown and Brighton Market Prices in October 1879
The Watertown and Brighton market reports show stock counts for cattle, sheep, lambs, swine, and miscellaneous goods. Prices vary by quality with notable notes on Western cattle, fat hogs, hides, tallow, and calf skins. early trade favorable for prime flocks but expected price drops as supplies grow next week.
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Watertown
Gus
Lota
Brighton
Ormas
York State
Etta
Leavitt & Sw
John Copeland
West Bridgewater
Brighton Vutovers
Travera
Aeg
Maine
West
Gloucester Fish Market Weekly Arrivals and Prices
Gloucester reports week ending October 25 with 33 arrivals totaling about 130000 lbs codfish and 8000 lbs halibut from Georges Bank and 165000 lbs codfish from the banks. Shore mackerel landings of 2300 barrels include large fish. hake offshore. Price quotes list large Georges Cod 4 50 to 4 62 per qt, Bank Cod 3 50 to 3 75, Shore Cod scarce, Pollock 1 50, Haddock 1 2, Mackerel Nos 1 and 2 priced per barrel, Halibut 125 to 150 per 100 lbs, Pickled Haddock 3 per barrel.
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California Mining Notes
Joint Union
Bard Porphyry
California
Hoor
Carsie
Virginia
Gould & Curay
Imperial
Crown Point
Mamond Drn
Kentek
BeLouen
Caleponia
UMMAN
Washington
Bieven Hill
Lady Bayvaann
Nontah Bonanza
Flowney
Gomand
Rales
Java
Morba
Maracaibo
Riour
Costaica
Anc
Holts and Brazers Vepper
Armerian
Cory
Etmall
Uplands
Guth Alte Otton
Woodens
Semana
Clothiers
St. Domingo
Lu Sapan Woo
Lima Woo
T Dive
Prince Kaward Island
Sal Hesh Hasvern
Island
Lage Ve Raven
Shere
Georges Cochisn
Hake
Hadnock
Polloe
Saes
Nova Scotia
Laward
Polteck
Haddock
Prince Edward II
Nova Souva
Haliax
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio
Indiana
St. Louis
Malaga
Citron
Ourrants
Turkey
Smyrna
Siva Hemp
Russia
Borkland
Western
Calcutta
Boxton
I Liege Rallan
Gloucester
Bay of St. Lawrence
Ovatch
Rode Halibut Fins at $500 ®@ obi: en and Tonnes 42 w bbl: ne ‘loneues
Paes Godiah
Zoe Newfoundiand Herrin
Ido Shore
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Lief, the
Lucky
Lief Sricson
Iméb
Lirek the Red
Neve
Tobey
Eirek Too Red
Greenand
Americana
Woich
Lirek the Rea
Heiral
Gianni
Enrek
Finboge
Eric
Kirek
Iaef
Era
Browhers
Vinisund
Reydis
the Signal Service
Isis
Simmons & Dickinson
Emia
Nrg
Williamson & CO
Broadway
Morris Richmond
Covington
M. Young
Greenwich St
Ckliical
Loree
Lawrence & CO
Exchange Place
Wall St
Bere
Baxter & CO
Hickling & Exerience
Financial Matters
Boston Money and Stocks
Review OF the Week
United States Bonds
U.S
U. S
U.S. Be
Us&s
Ludby
Boston Stock Board
Gottan Copper Mining Company
Allourz
Loston
Central
Winthrop
Superior
Hare
Humboldt
Copper Falls
San
Stree
Blue Hill
Calumet & Hecla
Gentral
Copper Falla
Dana
Mean
Franalin
Mungailar
Ler Jalional
Mesnard
Manhattan
National
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Pewabic
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Qaney
Rdge
Tie
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Silver Islet
Star
Boston Ad
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Chicago
Unurlington
Quincy
Jay Gould
Northern Pacific
Hartford
Exie
Kurlington, Cloar Rapins & Non cHern
Union Pacivic
eWardese
Burlington & MissouRas
Duyers
Sesveres Es Bts
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fu
Sereserviers
USA
E. D. Bangs & Co
Atreot
First Board
First Call
RIATY
Coupes Falls Mising Co
Seseertenees
Duncan Silver Mining
International Mining Pe
Franklin Lathe
Rumbolds Minin
Mesnard Mining Co
Ranhatenios Co
Nincy
Ining Co
Ridge Wieving Co
Os ‘Ibe
Superior Mining
Hunzarian
Coeeeee
Dana, Hoge Hinge CO
NT CO
Blue EL Mining Co
Brookline Land Co
Waverley Lan
Missouri
Kan
St. Hs .B
Angus
Texas
Hartford & Rie
Bes Yadad F
Rutland Sd
Sede Ee
Fort Scott & Gul
San Francisco
Atchison & Nebraska
Ind
Cin. & Lafa Tee
Boston & Lowell
Pteerpeesees
Burlington & Miss
Neb
Atchison, Ka
Boitin
Maoy
Vermont
Cnolee Frankin County
Choice
Vrmont Dairies
Liverpool
Acdia
Sydney
Oia
Cumberland
Anthaceite
Fey
de Norfolk
Bond
Michigan
Delaine
Caifornia
NEW York Markets
Gloucester Fish Market
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