Temperance debate atMontgomery M E Conference meeting
Ministers at the Vermont Street M E Church gathered to discuss temperance and Christian duties. The session featured a ten minute speaking limit and a debate over licensing and political alignment, with resolutions condemning beer and whiskey and urging votes for temperance laws.
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District M. E
Vermont Street M. BE
Lilue
Fifth Street Church
Wallace
Hoffman
Waengas
Thia State
Haa
Woteky
Sr. Lutte
Temperance Meeting Hears Van Doorn Urge Ballot Action
Van Doorn urged progress through the ballot box as Methodist ministers conference votes for prohibitory laws. He recalled temperance history from Lyman Beecher to present, stating success lies in duty regardless of minority status. The resolutions were adopted unanimously and ordered published by city and church papers before adjournment.
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Dickens
Dicken
Perdition
Dan
Dane
CIA
Lindista
Wallace
Christ
Quincy
Hoffman
Polla
Dickena
Ae. van Doorn Ee
Temperance’ Sontiment
Methodist Church
Butler and Ayer figures in Massachusetts politics
Discussion in the Boston Transcript highlights Butler’s political return to Lowell, Ayer’s pill pilgrimage, and Republican tensions in Massachusetts. The piece laments prohibition stance, notes Salem Gazette’s critique of Butler, and recalls Essex County natives rejoicing at Butler’s decline while temperance and legislative power plays shape the scene.
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Massachusetts
Boston Transcript
Butler
Ayer
Ben Butler
Lowell
Washington
Middlesex
Frank Moulton
Salem Gazette
Essex County
State “Temperance Alliance
Henry
L. Dawes
E. R. Hoar
Henry L. Pierce
Boston Custom House
United States
Grant
Boston
Old Bay State
Republicans and Democrats bask in post election mood
After a hard fought contest the Republicans and Democrats faced Wednesday with mixed spirits. Democrats crowed over gains while Republicans, though hopeful, warned of looming battles ahead. The piece argues about temperance forces and the political maneuvering around the State Legislature and U. S. Senate, citing Reuben E. Fenton’s influence and past legislative missteps.
Expedition near Elkhorn heads toward Black Hills warned
From Sioux City Journal November 6 recounts Eph Witcher’s letter dated the 2nd ult describing the expedition at Elkhorn headwaters two days from Niobrara crossing. Indians and war parties loom ahead while surveying party and Dr Jed Savi were noted. Cheyenne council at Cheyenne warned Spotted Tail to stop whites bound for the Black Hills.
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Sioux City Journal
N. L. Witcher
Eph
Elkhorn
Niobrara River
Ephc
Jed
Savi
Black ‘Hills
Cheyenne
Josephine
Spotted Tail
Black Hills
Black Hilla
Cheyenne ‘Council
Autumn Leaf Craft for Home Decorations
Bright autumn leaf ideals for parlor boudoir and dining decor. Use maple with varied sizes, oak, sumach, and ferns to ornament frames and garlands. Iron leaf backs, brush with olive oil, dry, then wire with green reel wire and tissue or brown yarn. Create sprays for vases, frames, curtains, and festive corners per Country Gentleman.
Death of noted guide Peter Calhoun in New York
Ellenville, N Y Nov 4 A famed hunter and guide Peter Calhoun died after a hunting accident near Centreville. While waiting for companions his gun discharged when it slipped from his lap striking his chest. Calhoun, a thirty year guide renowned across Sullivan and eastern New York woods, was a friend of Frank Forester and known for his lively anecdotes.
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Ellenville
N. Y
New York State
Peter Calhoun
Centreville
Poughkeepsie
Calhoun
Caloun
Sullivan Counties
Sporteman
Frank
Forrester
Marie von Elsener sails for Europe to study singing
A Bloomington born teenage singing prodigy, Marie von Elsener, sailed for Europe last week to pursue prolonged vocal study. Her early talent drew notice in Cleveland and attracted German and other teachers, with critics Strakosch Nilsson Kellogg praising her and predicting a brilliant opera career.
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Europe
Marie von Elsener
Bloomington
Cleveland
Miss von Elsener
Strakosch
Nilsson
Kellogg
the Graphic
Third-term talk and Herald influence in 1870s politics
The piece critiques persistent speculation that Gen Grant might seek a third presidential term, sparked by the New York Herald. It argues the idea is unfounded, ridiculed by sensible people, and driven by a sensational press, with no real basis or support among leaders or conventions. It warns such speculation only inflames public debate.
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Republlicans
New York
Temperance
Thta
Temperance Movement
Wgr
Dix
United States
Fenton
Reuben E. Fenton
United State Senate
State Senate
United States Senate
Morgan
Washington
Albany
Richmond
Queens
Erie
Monroe
Niagara
Tweed
Twombly
Cary
Assembly
Utica
Ellis H. Roberts
Roberts
Richard Schell
David B. “Mellish
New York City
Vanderbilt Party
Grant
Schell
Boston
New York Herald
Gen. Grant
Fnally
Herald
Gramshe
Ue North
White House
Western Etiquette Traps a Yankee Abroad
Eliquette, A Yankee out West, writes home of facing strict Western etiquette. He recalls a man threatening a stranger over a lie and another over a perceived insult to a wife. The narrator reluctantly apologizes after a dramatic display. He admires the country yet cannot stomach the constant etiquette that catches him off guard.
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Eliquette
West and Tear
Convict Edward Stokes Seen in Prison Garb at Sing Sing
In the Sing Sing corridor I glimpse Edward Stokes in a repelling prison costume as he passes a doorway. He approaches a desk where he studies drawings of machinery for making stone blocks, appearing neat in a striped shirt and gray felt shoes despite the time closing in.
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Stokes
N. X
Edward §. Stokes
New York
Paper Canoe Voyage Reaches Bordentown After 250 Miles
Nathaniel H. Bishop of Manahawkin New Jersey completed a inland sea route from Troy in a paper canoe 250 miles in 64 hours. The craft, a nautilus type designed by Rev Baden Powell, weighs 58 pounds alone or 73 with outfit. The vessel is 14 feet long 28 inches wide and 8 5 inches deep with a high bow and stern. Bishop planned to sail from Philadelphia toward Cape Henlopen next week after rest in Bordentown.
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New York Evening Post
Nathaniel H. Bishop
Maneahawken
N.J
Troy
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf of Mexico
Bordentown
N. J
Philadelphia
Cape Henlopen
Hudson
New York
Bay
Staten Island
Baden Powell
Coronation of the King of the Pumpkins in Paris Markets
A curious ceremony crowned the King of the Pumpkins in Paris Central Markets. A 140 pound golden pumpkin was mounted on a board, crowned, paraded by porters, then sold and cut up for pies at Mme Dijon’s famed establishment. The price paid was forty francs with a bite of pumpkin pie likely to follow.
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Paris
amin_a
Bourne
Mme. Dijon
Eddy brothers spiritualists at Rutland WI intrigue media experts
An expanded Springfield Republican piece profiles the Eddy family near Rutland Wisconsin, long noted as mediumistic celebrities. Doctors like George M Beard claim the seances are tricks relying on light, darkness, and physiological flexibility, with materializations seen as exaggerated, old devices.
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Rutland
Springfield Republican
Eddy Brothers
Williane
George M. Beard
Eddya
Lrom
New York Express
Preag
Beard
Tabourine
Dri Roerd
Dru ‘Beard
Honto
Buffalo Bill returns to New York with tales of travels
William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill shows up in New York City fresh from travels. He recounts the Black Hills expedition with Grand Duke Alexis and James Gordon Bennett, reports strong health, and praises the mineral riches of the region while noting Sioux and Cheyenne progress. He also attended the Bowery Theatre premiere of Scout of the Plains, which was crowded.
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Buffalo William
New York Sun
William F. Cody
Buffalo” Bill
Plains
Grand
Duke Alexis
James Gordon Bennett
Larry Jerome
Big Horn
Black ‘Hilla
Suzi
Col
Milla
Black Hills
Mr.Cody
Minnie Sherman Fitchs Gifts and Bridal Presents
A correspondent recalls Gen Sherman’s family gifts tied to Minnie Sherman Fitch. He received $10,000 for a wedding gift to his daughter Mrs Fitch, a St Louis house furnished with Washington home items, and the mansion on I street once bought from Grant era. Ex mayor Emory later owned the property, paying $60,000 to Sherman. Minnie Sherman reportedly received over 450 bridal presents.
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Minnie Sherman Fitch
The Vendome Column Restored Amid Historic Debate
The London Globe reports the Vendome Column in Paris is finished except for the statue awaiting political events. The Assembly voted to restore the column to its former state while noting future risks. Chaudet’s Victory statue was reworked by Dumont after past removals, with extensive bronze restoration costing about 150,000 francs and many plates repaired.
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Amcidente
London Globe
Napoleon
Chaudet
Henry IV
Henry
Columo
Rome
M. Dumont
Cesar
Toilerien
Hotel de Ville
Always cork up your catsup in steam car tale
Max Adeler relates a comic mishap aboard a steam car where a bottle of catsup dripped on a passenger’s head as a knife-wielding friend argued politics. A nervous old lady screamed murder thinking blood appeared, shouting at the supposed attacker while authorities calmed the scene. The incident ends with the scared woman clinging to her conviction of witnessing a bloody assault.
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Max Adeler
Grant
Willin
Insurance Company Loaned 50000 to Director Gardner
The Great Western Insurance Company loaned John R. Gardner fifty thousand dollars secured by 780 shares of stock. After dividends, 250 shares were sold and $90 surplus used to repay the loan. Executors seek return of stock or value, claiming the loan violated by laws. The company offered to restore 250 unsold shares and the surplus, if executors acknowledged sale rights. Case before Judge Daly in Common Pleas yesterday.
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Insurance
New York Times
The
Great Western
Insurance Comany
John R. Gardner
Gardner
Ag Security
Joseph F. Daly
Court of Common Pleas
Bank Defaulter in Boston
A Boston man, George H. Kingsbury, former assistant receiving teller at the National Bank of Redemption, was brought to Municipal Court on embezzlement charges. Over about two years he allegedly stole funds, wiring certificates to conceal the shortfall totaling $31,604. He confessed, turned over $24,000 in securities, waived examination, and is held $35,000 awaiting Grand Jury action. He is about 30, resides in Hyde Park with wife and one child.
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George H. Kingsbury
Bank of Redemption
Wood
Kingsbury
Hingsbury
Hyde Park
London Times
Rassis
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Germany
Russia
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Asthene Saliqcondes
Humber
Landwehr
Friends of Peace
Prussia
Alsace
Lorraine
Poland
Baltic
Constantinople
Granville
Czsr
Nicholas
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MEW
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