Quay Opposed To Force Bill Sowing Business Stakes
Washington reports Senator Quay of Pennsylvania opposes bringing the force bill to a Senate vote. He may vote if it comes up but prefers adjournment, citing potential harm to Southern business interests and his Florida connections. The piece frames it as a local issue with national party implications.
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Sprorat
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
South
Quay
Florida
Hancock
Dog Day Do’s from a Medical Journal
Advice to avoid heat dangers and boost health in summer. Do not eat heavy foods, sip cool water slowly, avoid alcohol, ensure fresh milk, and watch for weakness. Recommends Paine's Celery Compound as a nerve and brain tonic. Warns against unripe fruit and improper baby feeding. Lactated Food urged for bottle fed babies.
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Paine
Forecast Outlook For New England And Nearby States
Weather bulletin from Washington on August 4 outlines for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and the New England area a trend toward increasing cloudiness with showers in the afternoon or evening. Winds shift from southerly to westerly, temperatures fall except in eastern Maine. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut see fair conditions then local thunderstorms and a warm spell followed by cooler temperatures at night. Eastern New York experiences fair weather then showers and severe storms, with cooler air by Tuesday.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Boston Weather Summary From Observer's Office Report
The Boston weather bulletin lists barometer and thermometer readings, dew point, humidity, wind velocity, and daily temperatures. See August 4 1590 observations including mean and max temps, precipitation total, and general conditions with notes on cloudy or clear skies. Further readings from other locations accompany the report.
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Boston
Observer’s Office
Signal Strvick
U. S
Ant Luston
Bumiung
Fall River Aldermen confront political fight
Today’s city notes show a heated gathering of Fall River Aldermen amid a broader docket. Other items include Moody’s Northfield conference and the New York Yacht Club fleet run to the Vineyard.
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Moody's Northfield
New York Yacht Club
Vineyard
Maritime arrivals at WaLopositons Harbor August 2 3
Arrived schooner Georgiana Captain Cook from Port Jolson Mo August 3. Arrived bark Addie Morrell from New York and schooner Silas McLean from Wall River. Schooner Mary Hawes bound for Boston.
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Cook
Port Jolson
Pgukfort
Addie Morrell
New York
Silas McLean
Wall River
Mary Hawes
Boston
Highway Robber Seized After Robbery at Washington and Concord
Frank Myer was robbed of a gold watch and chain and $15 at midnight by a highway robber near Washington and Concord streets. Officers Warren and Dwyer later captured the assailant.
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Frank Myer
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Washington and
Concord Streets
Warren and
Dwyer
Burglary at Hurley Home Takes $300 From Safe
A thief broke into Thomas Hurley’s house at 19 LaGrange Street last night around midnight. $300 was stolen from a box that held $500 more, which the burglar did not take. The thief escaped.
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Thomas Hurley
LaGrange Street
Mining stock closing quotations from San Francisco
The closing quotations for mining stocks in San Francisco on August 4 list prices for Altos, Hale & Norcross, Best & Belcher, Mexican, Bodie, Ophir, Hell Gate, Potosi, California and Nevada, Crown Joint, Union, Commonwealth, Yellow Jacket, Gould & Curry, and others with varied per share values, reflecting market activity that day.
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San Francisco
Oseenens
Hale & Norcross
Best & Heleher
Ophir
Hell Isle
Peasie
Savaxe
Peasin Ogre le
Oceanic passenger arrivals dated August entries
A list of ships arriving in Atlantic ports with origins from Liverpool Hamburg Havana Montreal New York and other cities. The entries record vessel names departure points and travel dates predominantly August with some early August notes.
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Boston
Catatonia
Liverpool
Hostot
Palestine
New York
Amati
Hamburg
Servia
Yomuri
Havana
Rider
Bremen
Russia
Atalanta
Montego Bay
Florida
Palermo
Hermann
Antwerp
Philadelpha
Swansea
Father Point
Montreal
Philadelpbt
Bristol
Llandoff City
American
Baltimore
Ems
Southampton
Werra
Havre
la Normandie
Hong Kong
City of Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
Scythia
Rotterdam
Kasbek
Iumburg
Cassius
Kinsale
Queensmore
Altimore
London
Bear Creek
Philadelphia
City of Lincoln
Oregon
Fifty Thousand Doctors At Opening of International Congress
Beruin reports the tenth International Medical Congress opened with 2500 German and 2500 foreign doctors, including 500 from America. VIPs from Germany and Prussia attended, Virchow presided, and speeches pledged German devotion to science and humane efforts. The opening featured welcomes from Von Boetticher Von Gossler and Berlin officials.
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America
Llerr von Boetticher
von Gossler
Berlin
Hamilton
United States Marine Hospital Service
Congress
Washington
Samoa discontent grows as powers delay leadership
Dispatches from Apia on July 15 report dissatisfaction among foreign residents and loyal natives over delays in appointing a chief justice and Municipal Board president. The matter was sent to the King of Sweden. The Consular Board remains the only action, causing protest from major firms and concerns over Samoa's unsettled governance.
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San Francisco
Cal
Apia
America
England
Germany
Sweden
Mizner Silence Deepens Guatemala Crisis Report
Washington dispatch says United States minister to Central America Mizner, stationed in Guatemala, is in Menton and silent on the Guatemala Salvador conflict. He has not reported on the Colima arms seizure or internal upheavals, prompting questions about message receipt and government restrictions. The Colima indemnity seeks 400000 dollars, with Guantemalan actions pending. Dr Fernando Cruz and Jacob Baiz arrived in New York to discuss the case with officials.
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Guatemala
New York
Washington
The
Herald
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United States
Central America
Department of State
Menton
Thetis
Ranger
Salvador
Barillas
Colima
Ryan
Mexico
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
State Department
Fernando Cruz
Jacob Baiz
Whartons Discuss With Official In Washington Visit
Whartons stayed in consultation with an official for hours and returned to New York by morning train after a brief Washington visit. Mr Wharton will not disclose conference details to preserve justice for Minister Cruz. He denies any truth to rumors of Dr Cruz being recalled by his government at the request of ours.
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New York
Washington
Mr. Wharton
Cruz
Dr. Cruz
Emperor William Arrives at Osborne in British Welcome
The German emperor William and Prince Henry arrived aboard the Hohenzollern at Osborne House Isle of Wight after a Royal salute. The Queen and Prince of Wales greeted them. a luncheon and private talks followed. William and Henry toured Osborne grounds then dined with a German envoy and suite on the lawn. He will attend Solent yacht races and later inspect deckyards.
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Duke of Connaught
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Duchess of Edinburgh
Marchioness of
Solent
Royal Yacht Club
Portsdown Hill
Petersnure
William
Paternof
Germany
Behring Sea Negotiations Resume Close Season Debate
Ottawa reports Minister of Fisheries C H Tupper declined further comment on Washington despatches renewing talks over a close season in the Behring Sea. He said his previous arguments against a close season stood, while his representatives would speak for themselves in Congress.
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Sprera
C. H. Tupper
Washington
Congress
Buenos Aires Cabinet Sways as Ross and Costa Decline
A Buenos Ayres despatch reports General Ross and Senor Costa refused the Interior and Education ministries in Celman’s cabinet. London states Britain will deploy a ship to protect German residents in Buenos Ayres upon German government request.
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Paris
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Senor Costa
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Ministry of Education
London
England
Fire Damp Explosion at Ville Leaf Pit Injures Twelve
In Paris a fire damp explosion followed a mine fire at the Ville Leaf pit. One hundred fifteen miners escaped unharmed, twelve were injured. General foreign briefs report Prince Bismarck’s move to Kissen gen and a German bank specie decline.
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Etienne
Benn
Prince Bismarck
Herbert Bismarck
Kissengen
London
Imperial Bank of Germany
Peterspura
Vannoski
Funeral of George L Schuyler A yachtsman laid to rest
George Lee Schuyler, veteran yachtsman, died suddenly last Wednesday aboard the Electra near Newport. His funeral was held this morning at All Souls Church in New York with a large attendance. There were no pallbearers. Rev. D W Morehouse officiated. The coffin was transported by special car to Tarrytown for burial in Hamilton Burial Ground.
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New York
George Lee Schuyler
Electra
Newport
All Souls’ Church
Fourth Avenue
Twentieth Street
D. W. Morehouse
Unitarian Society of the
Dover Court Cases Accuse Circus Fellows in Knife Assault
In Dover Police Court Arthur Ward was arraigned for assault on Leo Rogan and William Reynolds with a knife, and John H. Hunt joined in. Judge Frost held him for aggravated assault on Rogan and Reynolds in 500 dollars bail for the Superior Court appearance next month.
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Arthur Ward
Leo A. Rogan
William[. Reynolds
John H. Hunt
Frost
Superior Court
Baltimore sails to Boston for Grand Army encampment
The Baltimore flagship of the home squadron arrived off New York from Bar Harbor and will carry the President to Boston for the Grand Army encampment. The Yorktown is under repair and may join, with Vesuvius possibly joining if ready, as escorts are planned near Provincetown.
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Baltimore
Bar Harbor
Boston
Grand Army of the Republic
Yorktown
Navy Yard
Carpenters and Joiners Convention Opens in Chiago
The national convention of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of the United States opened in Chiago with 177 delegates. Mayor Cregier and Judge Tuley spoke. The union has grown from 2000 members in 1881 to 70,000 across 704 unions. Eight hours in 39 cities, nine hours in 234, and four o'clock in 260 cities. Annual wage gains total about 5 million dollars, or 25 to 76 cents per day per worker. 144 strikes occurred last year with eight failures. About 500,000 dollars was spent on sick and death benefits. Changes to the constitution are under consideration.
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Chiaco
the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of the
United States
Cregier
Tuley
Pension Denied in War Time Military Case
Washington reports General B F Butler argued for a dependent mother seeking a pension for her son who died in a military prison after a theft conviction. Butler claimed no valid tribunal judgment, while Assistant Secretary Bussey ruled a military commission has jurisdiction to try and sentence. The pension application was rejected citing authorities supporting the secretary’s view.
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B. F. Butler
Butler
Military Commission
Bussey
Insanity Examination in Ludlow Wife Murder Case
Dr Nyms and other experts assess John Bessette's sanity amid Ludlow wife murder case. No decision yet. He may be arraigned later and could face life imprisonment if found insane.
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John Bessette
Ludlow
Bessette
Peabody Girl Arrested After Dover Theft
Edner Collins, 19, of Peabody who stayed with Mrs. Jerry Hackett on Back River road in Dover, left to return shortly. She was arrested at the railroad station after a handbag with 66 dollars vanished. Police found 68 dollars, two watches, and three pocket-books on her.
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N. H
Edner Collins
Peabody
Lynn
Jerry Hackett
Back River Road
Charges of Cruelty at Sockanosset School for Boys
Proviewer Aug 4. The committee on labor and discipline of the State Board of Charities and Corrections opened an inquiry into the Sockanosset School for boys. No charges were brought forward, but witnesses testified in favor of Superintendent Niebecker. The case of Charles McCarthy, alleged to have been kept on bread and water in close confinement, was discussed at length. The inquiry will continue tomorrow.
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Sockanosset School For Boys
Committee On Labor and Discipline
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Niebecker
Charles McCarthy
Inspecting the Driggs Schroeder Gun at Colt Hartford
Captain Stanhope E Blunt of the Ordnance Department is ordered from Springfield Armory to Colt's Patent Fire Arm Manufacturing Company Hartford to inspect the Driggs Schroeder gun in manufacture. He will rejoin his unit after the inspection.
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Washington
Stanhope E. Blunt
Ordnance Department
National Armory
Springfield
Mass
Colt’s Patent
Hartford
Quiet Alabama election returns show Democratic sweep
Montecomery Ala Aug 4 The Alabama governor and state officers election passed quietly today with specials to the Advertiser indicating a sweeping Democratic majority. The Legislature will contain few Independents or Republicans.
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Alabama
Montecomery
Ala
Reception for Harrison and Blaine Draws 2500 in New Jersey
A large reception in May for President Harrison and Secretary Blaine in N J drew about 2500 attendees who greeted the leaders and extended handshakes this afternoon.
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Jay Gould
Mexico
Odd Fellows and Patriarchs
Chicago
Harrison
Blaine
Cane May
Spirit Lake
Minn
Care May
N. Jd
House Debates Rules and Defense of Speaker in 1890s
In Washington the House, amid stormy debate, reviewed the general deficiency appropriation bill with a 5.14 million dollar tally while denying Pacific railroad claims. Critics accused the Speaker of stifling debate, but supporters praised the leadership, defending reforms as essential to national governance.
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Senate
House
Rogers Sharps
Breckinridge
Kentucky
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