Frye Talks on Fisheries at Capitol Debates
Washington April 13 The fisheries issue dominates Capitol debate as the House foreign affairs committee amends Dingley resolution to omit unfounded preamble and seek information on Canadian fishing entries and duties. Senate action follows with Frye pressing international commission proposal as Congress moves on commerce and open sessions. Manning progresses in health.
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Capitol
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Dingley
Canada
United States
Colling8 Committee
House
Senate
Frye
International Commission
Washingcton
Senate Committee On Commerce
Post Office
Panama
House Committees On Commerce
James
District of Columbia
Caldwell
Tennessee
Capital
Manning
Fisheries Resolution Sparks Senate Debate on Canadian Ports
In Washington on April 13 the Senate discussed whether U S fishing vessels should be allowed to buy bait and ice in Canadian ports under British municipal law with Mr Frye urging permits to touch and trade at provincial ports. Evarts argued trade rights suffice without treaties. Frye’s resolution passed 35 to 10, opposing any joint commission on the fisheries.
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Senate
Frye
United States
Canada
Great Lakes
Secretary of State
Bayard
Portland
George
Mr. George
Morgan
Congress
Joint Commission
Evarts
Yeas
Messrs
Brown
Butler
Fair
Gorman
Harris
McPherson
Maxey
Payne
Speculations on Tennessee's Senate successor in Washington
A special dispatch notes the hunt for Mr. Jackson's replacement in the Senate as allies and rivals from Tennessee and beyond weigh candidates. Likely choices include ex governor Bate, Wright, Whitthorne, Bright, Marks, House, Porter, Taylor, and Indian Commissioner Atkins, with Bate unlikely to resign.
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Washington
Jackson
Senate
Wright
Bate
Whitthorne
House Committee On
John M. Bright
Marks
John F. House
Porter
Thomas Taylor
Atkins
Mysterious Telegrams Move Wall Street Stocks
A week of telegram tips signed by the enigmatic "R" urged buying St Paul and Duluth stock then Hocking Valley. Telegraphs from Chicago, prepaid, spurred quick gains of up to nine dollars per share before the tips faltered as the sender vanished. The riddle of "R" teased the market.
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New York
Wall Street
St. Paul
Duluth
Hocking Valley
Chicago
Workers Return to Posts in St Louis Strike Settlement
St Louis laborers report restored staffing as militiamen guard sites. Switchmen and yardmen return in increasing numbers. bridges and yards see near pre strike activity. Carpentry and steam fitter unions move to join Knights of Labor. broader labor action and potential rail tie up loom with March to Friday deadline for railroad terms.
Two Men Surprised By Big Boiler Explosion
An 18 foot boiler weighing 4900 pounds exploded at J A Church's fish and bling factory on Flat street Brattleboro Vermont. The boiler destroyed the boiler house, hurled bricks into nearby homes, and its 280 foot flight ended in R A Browns barn killing a horse. Two workers stood nearby unable to move as debris struck. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars. Cause unknown.
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Brattleboro
J. A. Church
Flat Street
R. A. Brown
Organ and choral concert at Tremont Temple
The New England Conservatory of Music presented an afternoon program at Tremont Temple featuring organ works by Miss Blanche Atherly and Mr. Louis L. Curtis, songs by Miss Nellie F. Nichols and Miss Anna Whiting, a sacred cantata Athalie with the Conservatory chorus conducted by W. F. Sherwin, piano by Amy Wood, and readings by Prof. S. R. Kelley. The audience filled the room, and reviews were uniformly favorable.
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New England Conservatory of Music
Tremont Temple
Leslie Goldthwaite
Nellie F. Nichols
Nellie C. Wright
Blanche Atherly
Anna Whiting
Louis L. Curtis
Athalie
Conservatory Chorus
W. F. Sherwin
Misa Amy Wood
S. R. Kelley
Standing Armies Compared Across Nations
The United States maintains a standing army of 25,000 at 40 million dollars annually. Turkey, Spain, Great Britain, Austria-Hungary, France, and Germany spend differently for larger forces. Turkey pays 23 million for 1500? No. Turkey’s size and exact numbers vary. Spain 152,000, 25 million. Britain 181,000, 90 million. Austria-Hungary 284,000, 50 million. France 500,000, 121 million. Germany 445,000, 84 million.
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United States
Turkey
Spain
Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
France
Germany
Wrecked Schooner Sighted Off East Hampton Beach
Sag Harbor, April 13 Captain Conklin of the Georgia Life-saving Station spotted the broadside of a schooner on the beach three miles east of East Hampton. The bow is smashed, a 500 ton vessel, with another wreckage piece seen moving toward shore. No name found. believed to be from the schooner that sank the Oregon.
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Sag Harbor
N. Y
Conklin
Georgia Life-saving Station
East Hampton
Oregon
Body of Beta disaster child found at Plum Island
In Newburyport Massachusetts on April 13 the body of Joel Spearing’s eight month old daughter was found at the southern end of Plum Island about four miles from the wreck. The wrecked schooner was sold at auction to D H Smith of Boston for 150 dollars and its cargo of 100 cords of wood was purchased by John M Brown of Ipswich for 147 dollars 72 cents.
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Newburyport
Mass
Joel Spearing
Plum Island
D. H. Smith
Boston
John M. Brown
Ipswich
Indications of New England Weather Shift in Early Morning
Indications from Wasminatom report April 14 show fair weather for New England with slightly cooler temperatures. Winds will shift to northerly, bringing a cooler influence overnight into the early morning.
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Wasminatom
New England
Local Advert After Hours Offer Sparks Curious Phrases
An old advertisement fragment mentions G Taylor's Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies described as pure and safe stimulants sold by druggists and grocers, hinting at a period tone and commerce in beverages.
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G. Taylor
Ten More Captives Arrested in New York Bribery Case
A sweep in New York nets Thomas Cleary Michael Duffy Louis Mendel Ludolph Fullgraff Arthur McQuade Thomas Shiels Patrick Farley John O Neill and Henry L Sayle ex aldermen from 1884 on charges of taking bribes. Fifteen of the twenty two boodle aldermen are held, with several in custody or under indictment. Bail set at 25000 each. bondsmen named for many defendants. Reactions mixed as arrests unfold amid ongoing investigations.
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New York
Thomas Cleary
Michael Duffy
Louis Mendel
Ludolph Fullgraff
Arthur J. McQuade
Thomas Shiels
Patrick Farley
John O’neil
Henry L. Sayle
Board of Aldermen
McCabe
de Lacy
Dempsey
Richmond
Jacob Sharp
Kerr
Fesbury
Keenan
Billy Malony
Smyth
Court of General Sessions
Michael Mulry
Tommy Sheils
Alderman Cleary
John Dollars
Sol Sayles
Henry L. Sayles
Bernard Kosh
Wendel
John T. Farley
Patrick McQuade
Bernard McQuade
Stephen S. Ferry
John Hainsbach
Dennis Smith
John McCrystal
Duffy
George A. Haggerty
Robert Boyd
Thomas Hogan
Rudolph L. Fullgraff
John G. Faile
Charles Jones
Fairey
John W. Gilley
Rupert’s Brewery
John Tiernan
John Donley
O’neil
Finch
O’reilly
Charles van Hof
George Botheur
de Lacey
Charles B. Waite
Shiels
O’leary
Farley
Crowley Aquarium Garden Shooting Tourney Ends With 30 Bullseyes
Crowley's Aquarium Garden hosted a shooting tournament drawing 29 top marksmen. D Johnson won first prize with 30 consecutive bullseyes, A Burbank took second with 29. Other scores included B Johnson 28, Danehey 25, Finnerty 23, Sullivan 22, Dempsey 20. A second tourney starts May second Monday under J Bristow.
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Crowley’s
Aquarium Garden
Crowley
D. Johnson
A. Burbank
B. Jobnson
Danehey
Finnerty
Sullivan
Dempsey
the Garden
J. Bristow
Boston Chess Club showdown with Captain Mackenzie
Yesterday the under classes of the Boston Chess Club faced Captain Mackenzie in a tough odds contest. Mackenzie, renowned as a top giver of odds, steered many intricate games, providing a challenging display as the champion dictated play and offered chances for a comeback.
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Boston Chess Club
Mackenzie
Captain Mackenzie Holds Simultaneous Chess Event
Tonight at 7:30 the captain will play simultaneously against all challengers during his visit. The chess club invites all interested players to attend and participate in the contest before he departs Saturday for New York to finish his games in the Manhattan Chess Club tournament.
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Mackenzie
New York
Manhattan Chess Club
Opening of the Big Postal Telegraph Suit at Barnstable
In Barnstable Superior Court Chester Snow of Harwich sues ex Representative John B. Alley of Lynn for $100000, alleging misrepresentation and theft of 150 Postal Telegraph bonds valued at $1000 each. Snow testifies he never received any payment and details his Cape Cod telegraphy links and Alley’s stock deals.
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Mass
Superior Court
Thompson
Chester Snow
Harwich
John B. Alley
Lynn
George O. Shattuck
Boston
H.P. Harriman
H. M. Knowlton
New Bedford
Robert G. Ingersoll
New York
Harriman
Snow
Cape Cod
Postal
Sefegraph Company
Gray Harmonic
Alley
Festival draws Hancock bar with court ball in Ellsworth
Prominent attendees include Chief Justice Peters and Miss Nannie Peters along with J. W. Porter Judge Brett of Bangor D G Bean of East Wilson E A Cushman of Oldtown and others. Jail inspection by Porter and Bean precedes a brilliant evening court ball featuring Andrews's orchestra.
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Ellsworth
Peters
Nannie C. Peters
J. W. Porter
Brett
Bangor
D. G. Bean
East Wilson
E. A. Cushman
Oldtown
E. @. Bean
Andrews
April term opens with liquor cases and prize fight ties
Exeter N H April term of the Supreme Court opened today. Grand jury weighs many liquor cases and issues involving Portsmouth parties tied to a recent prize fight. First case Little versus Floyd settled when plaintiff paid defendant 1000. Edward E Floyd of Brookline Mass a Phillips Academy student shot Henry Little a baker as he drove past. Little suffered six months and was not expected to recover.
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Exeter
N. H
Supreme Court
Grand
Portsmouth
Little
Hat Manufacturer J. P. Gilman Dies at 53 in Haverhill
J P Gilman a noted hat maker and longtime director of Merrimac National Bank died this afternoon at age 53 from congestion of the brain at his Haverhill home. He served as vice president of the Portland Water Company and president of the Biddeford Water Company. He leaves a widow and four children. Born in Ossipee New Hampshire he had lived in Haverhill since 1849.
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J. P. Gilman
Merrimac National Bank
Portland Water Company
Biddeford Water Company
Ossipee
N. A
Haverhill
John Welsh Buried After Episcopal Service in Philadelphia
John Welsh was buried today at Laurel Hill following an Episcopal service for the dead at St. Peter's Church where he had been a vestryman for over fifty years. The funeral was simple, but the church drew many Philadelphia representatives from all walks of life.
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Philadelphia
John Welsh
Laurel Hill
St. Peter’s Church
James Brown Arrested in Boston On Fishing Gear Theft
Gloucester April 13 James Brown master of the schooner Northern Eagle of this port was arrested by a Deputy U S marshal on a warrant for stealing fishing gear on the high seas. He was taken to Boston for examination.
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Gloucester
James Brown
Northern Eagle
United States
Boston
Deafness Cured by Peck Patent Ear Drums
Deaf readers are invited to obtain free drums and proof materials from F Hiscox at 863 Broadway New York. The offer includes a book and explanatory proofs to demonstrate the claimed cure using Peck’s Patent Ear Drums.
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Peck
F. Hiscox
Broadway, N. XY
Gladstone Sees Irish Bill Test of Empire Unity
London April 13. The Irish bill likely to include Irish Westminster representation proportional to exchequer contributions and a broader veto power for Parliament. Sir William Harcourt opposes changes. Gladstone outlines safeguards amid debates on land purchase terms and Irish policy. Orange manifesto warns against the measure as Shaftesbury dies by suicide. Greek Turkish tensions and Dutch ministry resignation clock the chaotic European scene.
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Pall Mall Gazette
William Vernon Harcourt
Gladstone
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Duke of
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Mr. Chamberlain
Earl Spencer
Lord Spencer
England
Cromwell
American
Radical Party
America
Ford
United States
Mr. Goschen
Sir William Harcourt
William Harcourt
Morley
Cavour
British Islands
Mr. Gladstone
Parnellites
Mr. Whitcebread
Goschen
Legislative Dinner at Revere House Attended by Senate and House
About 150 senators and representatives attended the event with Governor Robinson’s letter read. The ticket slate motioned Oliver Ames for Governor J Q A Brackett for Lieutenant Governor Albert E Pillsbury for Attorney General. Doyle returned from Florida to health and was congratulated. Clerk McLaughlin thanked members for strong support. Speeches praised the dinner as a great success.
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Senate
House
Pillsbury
Brackett
Ames
Dowse
Waldron
McLauchlin
Southworth
State House
Robinson
Doyle
Florida
McLaughlin
Public School Duty on Kindness to Animals Urged by MA Society
Massachusetts officials confirm a law requiring teachers to educate students in kindness to animals and the protection of birds. George T. Angell of the SPCA notes the duty extends from Harvard president to primary grades and invites teachers to seek free guidance at 19 Milk Street.
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Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
State Board OF Education
State House
Boston
George T. Angell
Mr. Angell
Commonwealth
J. W. Dickinson
Mass
Board of Education
Senate
House
Massachusetts
Harvard University
Milk Street
Massachusetts Society
P. C. Animals
Prizes Awarded in Prang Christmas Card Essay Contest
In November last, L Prang & Co announced a prize contest for essays on Christmas cards by women. About 500 to 600 essayists entered. Class I, 18 and over: first prize $200 to Miss Janet H. McKelvey of Sandusky Ohio, second $100 to Miss Helen Gray Cone of Morrisonville New York, third $50 to Miss Grace A. Ingalls of Newark New Jersey. Class II, under 18: first $100 to Miss Mabel E. Wade of De Peyster New York, second $50 to Miss Olive Boggess of Catlin Illinois, third $25 to Miss Emma Hayes of Columbia Missouri.
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Messrs, L. Prang & Co
de Prang
Janet H. McKelvey
Sandusky, CO
Helen Gray Cone
Morrisonia
N. Y
Grace A. Ingalls
Newark
N.J
Mabel E. Wade
de Peyster
Olive Boggess
Catlin
Emma Hayes
Columbia
Oil Found On Wreck Waters After Sea Berths Looted
The Indépendence reports April 6 sighting of the abandoned Italian bark Giorgio P. Lawrence with five anchors, chain, and cases of oil. On April 7 a second foreign built bark, laden with oil in barrels, was found with four anchors and chain. only the stern name Maimo is readable.
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New York
Indipendence
Catania
Giorgio P. Lawrence
Mediterranean
Maimo
No German Opera for Boston as Company Collapses
Boston audiences will miss the German Opera Company organized by Hermann Grau. After a financially failed Western season, the troupe returns to New York with no further Cleveland dates to be filled.
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Boston
Hermann Grau
West
Cleveland
Morse
Hartford Bench Show Opens at Armory with 400 Entries
The Hartford Kennel Club beach show at the First Regiment Armory opened with about 400 entries and good attendance. Mastiffs led a strong display while a fair variety and solid specimens filled all classes. Judging began promptly and was substantially finished by evening with a few awards still to be made.
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Hartford
Hartford Kennel Club
First Regiment Armory
Pearline Parade Ends The Wail Of The Head
A fragment urges readers to use the labor saving Pearline, praising it as a famous household aid, with the mock headline invoking the Wail Of The Head as a humorous device.
Testimony at New York and New England bond sale hearing
Testimony by affidavit from Sage and Field reveals efforts to form a syndicate to buy the State second mortgage bonds and protect stockholders. Directors discuss subscribing to preferred stock to prevent foreclosure while Sage and Field pledge funds and negotiate to be included in any syndicate.
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New England
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Stackpole
New York and New England Railroad Company
Clark
Hoe
Higginson
Field
Adams Express Company
Mr. Sage
Mr. Field
Potter
Mr. Potter
Mr. Clark
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Hart
Potter and Hart
Cyrus W. Field
Wabash Railway
Wabash
India
Egypt
New York and
Europe
Vanderbilt
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New York and New England Railroad
Lee, Higginson & Co
Massachusetts
Wormser
Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook
Boston
Navy
Fairchild
Booth
Sweet & Co
Russell Sage’s
Messrs
Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook and Lee, Higginson & Co
Lindley & Co
Tower
Dabney
A Millionaire's Misfortune In New York and New England Rail Road
Cyrus W Field testifies about his involvement with the Wabash and the New York and New England railroads. He denies wrongdoing in bond dealings, discusses bids, foreclosures, and losses, and voices views on Vanderbilt and Governor actions during the 1880s railroad turmoil. The hearing adjourns to Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Color discussed lecture by Professor Huxley in Boston College society
Professor Huxley, chair of physics and chemistry, presented the seventh semi monthly Young Men's Catholic Society lecture on Color at Boston College last evening. He demonstrated color origins with a calcium light, bent rays, water jars, and lenses, linking color to light and Newtonian theory, concluding with luminous rays from an electrical battery.
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Young Men’s Catholic Society of
Boston College
Huxley
Isaac Newton
Potter’s ware sale hints at low-cost crockery
Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, successors of Otis Norcross & Co., announce a dinner ware sale. The firm has recently imported substantial quantities, indicating attractive prices for buyers seeking crockery.
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Jones, McDuffee & Stratton
Otis Norcross & Co
Revival of American shipping interests lecture and dinners
Rev E E Hale lectured at Christian Union on the Study of American History. Massachusetts Seedsmen's Association met at Quincy House with about fifteen members present. C W Ernst will discuss American Ministers and Consuls Abroad in Y M C Union Thursday evening. Albert Howe & Co auctioneers sold eighteen horses for J P Dunsmore at Boston and Albany railroad stables for 2802 dollars. Boston Merchants Association plans dinner at Young's Hotel on April 21 to discuss revival of American shipping interests.
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Christian Union Building
Massachusetts Seedsmen’s Association
Quincy House
C. W. Ernst
Y.m.c.union
Albert Howe & Co
J. P. Dunsmore
Boston and Albany
Boston Merchants’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Angostura Bitters Promote Digestive Health Claim
Advertisement claims Angostura Bitters are the best remedy for indigestion and digestive organ diseases with warnings about counterfeits and requests to ask grocers for the genuine article manufactured by Dr. J. SieGert & Sons.
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B. Siegert & Sons
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