Senate Tables Dominion Coal Inquiry Reports
The Senate received the sugar investigation reports and laid them over. Chandler pushed a resolution to probe the Dominion Coal Company of Nova Scotia amid tariff ties, naming Whitney Jones and Russell. Gray urged naming officials. The resolution failed to be laid on table, calendar action pending, and sundry civil appropriations advanced with land grants and widow pensions approved.
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Washington
Senate
Allen
Pep
Neb
Lodge
Rep
Mass
Davis
Minn
Chandler
N. H
Dominion Coal Company of
Nova Scotia
Henry Whitney
Boston
Frank Jones
New Hampshire
John B. Russell
Massachusetts
Wilson
Congress
Dominion Coal Company
Gray
New York
Cleveland
Don M. Dickinson
Broad Cove Coal Company
National Lead Company
Hill
Dem
N. Y
Yeas
Hoar
Stockbridge
Michigan
Vance
North Carolina
Nebraska
Kansas
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Utah
First Shock Today Sheehan Bribe-Taking Case in Boston
A Boston police corruption inquiry tightens around Sergeant William J. Sheehan of the Lagrange street station as the Board of Police Commissioners, aided by Deputy Superintendents Pierce and Hanscom, prepare charges of accepting bribes. The probe, likened to the Lexow investigation, signals broader scrutiny of officers amid storefront raids and a push by Chairman Martin to overhaul the department.
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Boston
Lexow
New York
Board of Police Commissioners
Pierce
Hanscom
William J. Sheehan
Lagrange Street
Board of Police
Eldridge
Martin
Sheehan
Alege
Cushman
Indiana Place
United States
Beach Street
Mar Uo
Clark
Lee
Whiting
Boston Police Department
Weather Forecast For New England And Nearby States
Forecast for Friday predicts rain and thunderstorms across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and New England states. Cooler temperatures expected with shifting winds from east to southwest and northwest in eastern New York. Local showers may include thunder storms and cooler air across the region.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Remnant Suits and Trousers Sold At Loss by Boston Dealer
G W Simmons & Co announces post stock take reductions at Oak Hall Boston. Remnant suitings remnant trousers offered at 18 and 5 dollars respectively. Custom orders for seersucker suits at 18, coats at 18, English serge suits at 165, India Puttoo at 25.
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Custom Department
G. W. Simmons & CO
North &T
Oak Hall
Boston
Tyler’s World Record Day at Waltham Sets Multiple Milestones
Tyler shatters the mile from a standstill in 1:57 3-5 and also breaks half mile, two-thirds mile, and three-quarters mile records. Billy Rhodes tops the quarter and third in unpaced efforts. Pacers Cutter, L Berio, Rich, McDuffee, and Lambert key the performances as officials and riders celebrate a landmark afternoon at the track.
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Tyler
Waltham
Mercury
Dame Fortune
J. P. Bliss
Harry
Cutter
L. Berio
P. Berio
Rich
McDuffee
Lambert
Webb
L. Berle
Union
Morgan & Wright
Billy Rhodes
Sanger
George Thatcher
New Haven
Conn
Harry Arnold
Springfield
A. W. Warren
Hartford
E. A. McDuffee
Malden
Arnold
BE. A. McDuffee
B. W. Isfort
C. W. Percival
Towne
Arthur K. Peck
John Graham
Henry W. Crowther
Fred Woods
Balloon accident in Haverhill injures Mile. Lamount
A balloon ascent at the Pines Grove land near Haverhill ended when the parachute detached at about 100 feet and a rent in the silk caused a rapid descent. Mile. Lamount of New York, 25, was severely injured when the balloon fell and she was crushed beneath it. She was taken to Hotel Bartlett for treatment and is expected to recover. The crash shocked about 3000 spectators.
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Haverhill
the Pines
Groveland
Nellie Lamount
New York City
Mlle
Lamount
Mile
Bartlett
Mile. Lamount
Tillmans State Bars Open Across South Carolina
Governor Tillmans State bars operate statewide with no trouble. Saloonkeepers sell whiskey as usual and some plan to close Saturday night. Dispensary advocates expect to profit from stock and await court rulings on the 1893 act before strict enforcement. Others foresee price cuts to outcompete the State liquor sales.
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Columbus
8. C
Tillman
Murphy spoils tariff plan as conferrees fail again
Washington August 2 News dispatch reports the tariff conference again fails with Senator Gorman predicting the panel will report no agreement and seek discharge Murphy joins the Gorman effort and vows to delay the conference report if Senate bill lines are bent Senate Lodge maintains it is Senate bill or nothing The maneuver threatens a deal with reformers and Populists to pass the report without key votes
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Washington
Gorman
Murphy
Hill
Gorman-price
Senate
Irby
Smith
Pfeffer
Cleveland
New York
Lodge
Brice
Scalp Injury Dims as Hope Fades for Hannah Leary
In Salem on August 2, Hannah Leary, who lost her scalp last week, remains in critical condition with no scalp regrowth. Doctors say the scalp will likely be removed due to lack of blood circulation, and her strength wanes daily, with death possible from exhaustion if no change occurs.
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Salem
Hannah Leary
Carey's Death At Portmouth Wharf Leads to Manslaughter Charge
In Portsmouth on August 2, a coroner's jury ruled Dennis Carey died from a blow by Jeremiah Couhig at the Concord and Montreal railroad wharf. Couhig was arraigned before Judge Marvin on manslaughter charges and held without bail for the October Supreme Court term.
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Portsmouth
Dennis Carey
Concord
Man Injured In Train Incident In Chelsea
Conductor John Mahan of a Boston and Albany freight train found William Lawlor of Lynn lying on the railroad tracks between Broadway and Washington avenue bridge in Chelsea. Lawlor, taken to Frost Hospital, had a severe skull cut and multiple bruises after admitting he was stealing a ride and fell off while intoxicated.
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Boston & Albany
East Boston
Chelsea
William Lawlor
Lynn
Broadway
Washington Avenue Bridge
Frost Hospital
New Site for Burning Stir Dorchester Residents
A Dorchester citizens committee formed to block a proposed garbage crematory on Gibson street has begun steps. A meeting with one absent member discussed contacting Merrill of the construction firm. The firm’s officials reportedly will cooperate to find a fitting location, possibly dropping the Gibson street project. The Gibson estate, a 200 year old trust for school use, has drawn attention from the North Dorchester Improvement Society seeking proper stewardship. The group hopes for an amicable resolution.
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Gibson Street
Merrill
Gibson
North Dorchester Improvement Society
Citizens’ Committee
Sugar investigating panel exonerates Senator Camden
The sugar committee report released today exonerates Senator Camden and finds no testimony that any order was executed by a firm or that any Sugar stock was bought or sold by or for Camden during this Congress. The report notes no evidence of such activity and continues on page 6.
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Washington
Sugar Investigating Committee
Camden
Congress
Connecticut Valley Grand Army Picnic Attended by 1200
The Northampton event at Laurel Park drew 1200 people. Col H. A. Thomas of Boston spoke on behalf of the Governor. Other speakers included Commander-in-Chief Adams, Department Commander Wetherbee, Department President Mrs. Clara H. Perry, Past Commander Smith, and Colonel Blaisdell.
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Northampton
Connecticut Valley Grand Army
Laurel Park
H. A. Thomas
Boston
Adams
Grand Army
Wetherbee
Clara H. Perry
Woman's Relief Corps
Smith
Colraine
Blaisdell
Lowell
The
Sons of Veterans
New Bedford Officials Inspect Proposed Water Plant
Mayor Brownell with Water Board and City Council water committee visited Middleboro to inspect the proposed plant for an expanded water supply. The project would require several millions of dollars to secure the additional capacity for New Bedford.
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New Bedford
Brownell
Water Board
City Council
Middleboro
CAS Ranges at Reduced Prices in Folsom
Store note announces ranges at reduced prices in Folsom located at 17 Union with discounts of 10 to a unspecified per cent, inviting customers to visit for bargains.
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CAS
Folsom
Ex President Candidate Talk Hospitalized Secretary Says
Aug 2 in Aee Ind a secretary for ex President said the ex president never stated to anyone that he would or would not be a candidate for the nomination in 1896. The interview is said to be authorized and not a direct quote from the ex president.
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Fare
Oed
Boston police chief faces questions over outside business ties
General A P Martin of the Boston Police Commission defends keeping outside roles with the New England Mutual Accident Association and the Howard National Bank. He says he will not resign and jokes about his 200 hens as reporters press for clarity on statutory conflicts and gubernatorial appointment. A Post reporter details his home visit, comments, and persistent questions about his business connections.
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A. P. Martin
New England Mutual Accident Association
Howard National Bank
Robert T. Clark
Captain Clark
The
Stock Exchange
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Accident Association
Protector
Benjamin E. Dyer
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George
Martin
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Dyer
Post
Wildwood
Morton Streets
Dorchester
Wildwood Street
Forest Avenue
Rover
Casey
Wyman
Federal Street
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