Long Beat to Windward Delays New London Yacht Run
Aboard the Electra at New London Aug 4 the fleet failed to rendezvous at Glen Cove due to light winds, making yesterdays 63 mile trek the longest NYYC cruise since 1887. Start and finish times listed for schooners and sloops, with Katrina leading at times and Electra finishing strong ahead of rivals. Morgan praises Herreschoff designs and hints at possible 90 footers next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lonpon
Conn
Gerry
Glen Cove
Huntington
New York Yacht Club
Marblehead
Electra
Eaton’s Point
Nautilus
Sayonara
Gosson
Quickstep
Cinderella
Owenee
Linus
Mineola
Clio
Mischief
Iroquois
Marguerite
Katrina
Hildegard
Sylph
Huron
Bedouin
Constellation
Mayflower
Gracie
Geralia
White
Gossoon
Fleur de Lys
Phantom
Siris
Sagara
Sedouin
Port Jefferson
May Hower
Owenes
Horton's Point
Horton’s Point
Iriquois
Fortuna
Palmer
Linus Quickstep
Clara
New London
H. OM
Norseman
Fieur-de-Lys
Troquois
Margueri
Rylph
Volnish
TAS
Nescoves
Jessie
Hayward
Newport
Sarah’s Ledge
Mr. Morgan
Herreschoff
America
Rhode Island
Morgan
Parliament to be prorogued as Queen’s speech lauds session
From London to Havana August 4 reports outline global events. Parliament will be prorogued tomorrow while the Queen’s speech congratulates lawmakers on this session’s legislation. Other notes mention ship collisions, bank suspensions, yellow fever cases, royal travels, land settlement talks, Siberian prison escapes, sealing ships returning home, and Cuba Spain trade treaty discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hamerra
Concordia
Hamburg
Hosart Town
Bank of van Dieman’s Land
Port-au-Prince
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
Bergen
Norway
Germany
North Cape
Sweden
de Saale Zeitung
Baron Hirsch Committee
Italy
Koton
Breslau
Siberia
George Kennan
Victoria
B. C
Minnie
Wehring Sea
Thetis
C. D. Rand
Ourrawa
Ont
Marine Department
Canada
Havana
Committee of the Propaganda
United States
Spain
Cuba
Blaine as Target in Quay Cameron Campaign
Friends of Senator Quay and Senator Cameron plan a vigorous push to pledge Pennsylvania delegates to Mr. Blaine at the 1891 92 party events. Quay seeks to outmaneuver the Administration and win solid PA support, with Wanamaker and others backing the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Senator Quay
Senator Cameron
Blaine
Pennsylvania
United States
Senate
Cameron
Donegal
Lancaster County
Harrisburg
Colonel Quay
Beaver
Quay
Wanamaker
Riot at Lockmore Camp Flares Between Red Bones and Whites
Despatch from Orange Louisiana reports a deadly riot at Lockmore Co camp near St Louis. Fourteen killed and sixteen wounded as Red Bones cattlemen clash with white settlers amid feuds with the Ashworth gang. Physicians presumed waylaid as officers rush to scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Orange
Sex
Belcher Sanders
Lake Charles
Lockmore & Co
Red Bones
Welch
Increase of drunkenness in Salem tied to new law
Salem reports a rise in drunkenness arrests during July reaching 103, the highest in years. Jail data show 136 commitments for July, down from 153 last year, while drunkenness drops from 121 to 44 but disorderly conduct rises. About 97 probation cases from Salem court suggest potential overcrowding as cases return for repeat offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Lynn
Gloucester
Marblehead
Peabody
Salem Court
Bequests for Portland People in Farmington Will
The will of the late Mrs. Abby Munson of Farmington was presented for probate this afternoon. The Home for Aged Women in Portland receives $1000, Mrs. J I McCobb of Portland $1000, and various other Portland parties receive bequests of from $50 to $500 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Farmington
Abby Munson
Home For
J.I. McCobb
Controversy Over Race in Grand Army Encampment
In Springfield and Detroit heated debate erupts as Southern white G A R members demand a separate Negro department. Colonel Hedges and supporters push for a regional division while Colonel James Lewis champions African American posts. John Brown Post (colored) vows action against racial exclusion. Diamond badge presented to General Veazey by ex president Hayes and staff amid praise at Detroit receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
George T. Hedges
Department of
Louisiana
Mississippi
Biddle House
Ohio
Potomac
New Orleans
Chicago
Florida
Texas
James Lewis
Public Works
Fort Sumter
Beauregard
Hayes
Alger
Springfield
John Brown Post
Detroit
Veazey
F. J. Hecker
General Veazey
National Department
Mr. Hayes
Abraham Lincoln
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Citizens of
Exposition
Washington, D. C
Fall of a Speculator A B Stockwell on the Consolidated
A B Stockwell, longtime Wall Street figure and former head of Howe Sewing Machine, Panama Railroad, and Pacific Mail Steamship, failed to meet margin calls on 200 shares at the Consolidated Exchange after a 1 o'clock extension. Once wealthy from Cleveland and notable marriages, his fortune collapsed amid years of reverses and recent small brokerage activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Srrerar
A. B. Stockwell
Consolidated Exchange
Thomas L. Watson
Exchange
Stockwell
Wall Street
Cleveland
Howe Sewing Machine Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Panama Railroad Company
Subscriptions Closed For Enterprise Mining Stock
New York on August 4 reports that stock subscriptions for Enterprise Mining Company were closed yesterday at 33 Wall Street and at other city offices. Subscriptions were large and satisfactory and the allotment will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Enterprise Mining Company
George Crawford
Wall Street
Murdered Professor Kroff in Oak Point Robbery Suspected
In New York Aug 4 a professor and language school owner C A Kroff was found murdered near the Oak Point pavilion. He had recently collected about 300 dollars in pupil fees and wore a gold watch and chain. A stranger accompanied him earlier that evening. Police deem the crime a robbery by local thieves, with Kroff’s body found in the sound near a stone dock. He was 53, a widower, wealthy from the school of languages at 793 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. A. Kroff
Arthur Kroff
Martin Kroff
Broadway
Oak Point
Professor Kroff
Pavilion
Kroff
Boston Avenue
Sub-Treasury Split Rocks Kansas Alliance Camp
In Torrica on August 4 the Kansas Alliance faces a rift as W A Harris and C W Shum oppose the Sub-Treasury scheme, threatening its inclusion in the People's party platform. Harris and Shum denounce the plan as corrupt and harmful to the many, forecasting defeat and a party fracture. The Alliance, led by Frank McGrath, now opposes the scheme, while Democratic fusion talks with Farmers' Alliance fail as the Alliance insists on a full independent ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrica
W. A. Harris
C. W. Shum
People’s Party
ub-Treasury
Frank McGrath
Alliance
Sub-Treasury
Harris
Shawnee County
Farmers’ Alliance
Gloucester Invites English Lord Mayor for 1893 Jubilee
Gloucester Massachusetts invites the Lord Mayor and Town Council of Gloucester Gloucestershire England to attend the town’s 249th anniversary exercises on August 24 25 and 26 1893. The invitation promises pleasure and memorable stay and is signed by local leaders Asa G Andrews William E Russel Jonas H French and others. A similar invite was sent to New Gloucester Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
England
Essex
County
Massachusetts
United States of America
Old Gloucester
Asa G. Andrews
William E. Russel
Jonas H. French
Charles P
Thompson
William A. Pew
John Corliss
D. Somes Watson
George H. Proctor
Edward Dulliver
John J. Somes
W. W. French
Henry Center
Addison P. Wonson
Red W
Tebbets
New Gloucester
Trotting at Rutland drives two stakes races in rain
Rutland Vermont August 4 heavy rain and a poor track reduced the first day program to only two of four races. Adella owned by D P Mascott won the yearling stake in two heats with Batchelder second as the time recorded 1 36 and 1 40. Tora Tar owned by A A Austin won the 2 year old stake in straight heats with Ruppert Gillig second best time 2 52 percent. The meeting will be extended to include Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rutland Driving Park Association
Adella
D. P. Mascott
Fair Haven
Batchelder
W. J. Howes
Hydeville
Tora Tar
A. A. Austin
Mansfield
Ruppert Gillig
C. F E. Moore
Shoreham
France and Vatican Reach New Financial Pact
A Rome despatch says France will aid the Vatican in its financial troubles and the Vatican will back the Republic domestically and internationally. The accord also includes promoting Republican propaganda in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
National Gazette
Rome
France
Vatican
Italy
Four Football Teams Sail for England Tour
Four football teams from Fall River Pawtucket and Canada sail tomorrow in the Nevada for England. They will be away about five months and will play exhibition games in all the principal cities in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fall River
Pawtucket
Canada
Nevada
England
Great Britain
Rain Stops Polo Game at Polo Grounds
Rain halted a polo match at the Polo Grounds after one inning with Cleveland leading New York two to nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Polo Grounds
Cleveland
Costly stupidity at New Haven railroad collision
An express train from New York struck a switching freight at West Haven leaving a cement car derailed and windows shattered. Although no serious injuries occurred, the accident caused two hours of delays and an estimated $25,000 loss. General Manager Tuttle blamed the collision on a reckless switch operator who ignored the approaching express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
New York
West Haven
New York & New Haven
Tuttle
Narragansett Shoe and Leather Club Clam Dinner Held
Providence Aug 4 special to the Post two hundred eight members and guests rode a steamboat Nantucket to Crescent Park for a leather themed clam dinner. The leather bill of fare and leather badges were gifts from White & Co Boston. Notable attendees included J B Lincoln Batch elder Lincoln Boston Fred H Nazro Johnson Moody Co Boston W B Rice Frank W Breed and Daniel P Morse New York John J Henry Boston F W Norcross Shoe and Leather Reporter New York W Frank Parsons Gloucester Charles W Lavers Boston and W G Earle New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
White & Co
Boston
J. B. Lincoln
Batchelder & Lincoln
Fred H. Nazro
Johnson, Moody & Co
W. B. Rice
Frank W. Breed
Daniel P. Morse
New York
John J. Henry
Ioston
F. W. Norcross
The
Shoe and Leather Reporter
W. Frank Parsons
Gloucester
Charles W. Lavers
W. G. Earle
Keystone Bank Probes Expand State Access to Records
Comptroller Lacey drafts a letter answering Governor Pattison request to allow a state expert to examine Keystone Bank books and papers. The move mirrors a Philadelphia city probe. Lacey says the State should have full facility to trace funds of state interest and will pursue trails where state money is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnindton
Lacey
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Keystone Bank
Philadelphia
New York G A R Demands Clerks Reinstated
Secretary Foster reported New York G A R posts are angry over the dismissal of forty ex Union soldiers from the New York Custom House on the first of the month. He said the order followed the collector’s recommendation and he did not know whether the workers were soldiers or civilians. If wrong was done, it could be corrected by the new collector who could reinstate the soldiers by replacing them with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foster
New York
New York Custom House
Work of the Patent Bureau Shows Yearly Totals
Washington reports from Charles E F Mitchell, resigning patent commissioner, listing fiscal year totals. Applications for design patents 39 696, design reissues 1146, trade mark registrations 1855, label registrations 808, caveats 2838, patents granted 25 307, trade marks registered 1744, other registrations 289. Total receipts 1 302 794 dollars. expenditures 1 145 502 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles EF. Mitchell
Secretary of the Interior
John Skillings Heir Linked to Portland Estate in Me
Charles D Skillings of West Superior Wisconsin is named heir to a Portland Maine estate valued at about five million, after a press despatch indicated Waterman of Meriden Connecticut as another heir. A lease from April 10 1792 shows land and buildings in central Portland leased for 99 years to Hiram Hesty, term now expired. steps will be taken to recover the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skillings
Hiram Hesty
Portland
Pension payments total 7.6 million across six cities
The United States Treasurer has issued pension payments totaling 7.6 million since Aug. 1, with distributions in New York Philadelphia Topeka Indianapolis Knoxville and Louisville. Daily shipments of small notes to the West for crop movement continue, totaling 2.8 million to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Topeka
Indianapolis
Knoxville
Louisville
Eiffel Proposes World Fair Tower at Chicago
President Baker of the Columbian Directors received a cable from Mons Eiffel the Paris Exposition architect stating a desire to submit a proposal for building a tower on the World's Fair grounds. Baker replied the management would welcome such a proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Baker
The
Columbian Directors Today
Cable
Mons. Eiffel
Water from Artesian Wells Investigated by Lowell Board
Lowell August 4 The Lowell Water Board will study artesian wells as a new supply source. D L Barker of Providence claims he can drive 50 to 75 feet wells to yield about 1,000,000 gallons. An experimental well to be drilled northwest of the Merrimack River intake point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Lowell Water Board
D. L. Barker
Providence
Merrima
Indictments Against New York Newspaper Editors Over Executions
Grand jury in New York indicted all morning newspaper publishers and editors for publishing more details than allowed by law about recent Sing Sing electric executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Grand Jury
Sing Sing
Fires Reported Across Several Towns with Heavy Losses
Aug 4 dispatches describe major blazes in Kathenow and Shirley. German army stores burned, oats straw and thousands of canned meats destroyed. total loss about 375000. Monson Yarn Mills at Shirley total ruin, building loss 12000, contents 8500. Roxbury dwelling fire caused by suspected spontaneous combustion, damage 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Kathenow
Ayer
Monson
Shirley
Rellstone Savings Bank of
Fitchburg
C. H. Vickery
Clinton Cotton Batting Manufactory
Windsor Street
Roxbury
William Sohier
Benjamin Linskey
Democratic Gains In Kentucky Governor Race and Legislature
From Louisville Aug 4 a Kentucky tally shows John Young Brown leading with a statewide plurality near 25,000 as 95 of 119 counties report. The constitution passed by a 90,000 margin. The Legislature shifts toward farmers and farmer Democrats with 73 seats versus 50 straight Democrats and 15 Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John Young Brown
Buckner
People’s Party
Farmer- Democrats
Bixler Seelye Wed At Amherst Home In Aug. Ceremony
The Rev James W Bixler and Elizabeth J Seelye married at six this evening at the bride’s home. Ex President Julius H Seelye of Amherst College gave the ceremony. A large reception followed and gifts were numerous and costly. The groom, Amherst ’82 graduate, has served in Haverhill and Hartford and was recently named pastor of the Second Congregational Church in New London Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amhrist
James W. Bixler
Elizabeth J. Seelye
Julius H. Seelye
Amherst College
Bixler
Amherst
Haverhill
Why Those Streets Are Not Swept
A South End resident complains of filthy streets and asks why workers are not assigned to clean the downtown area. The claim states streets near Burwick Park have not been swept in three months, which Superintendent Carter says is true but misleading. He notes these macadam streets would wear away the dirt surface if swept, and gutters are only swept every ten days to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwick Park
Carter
Rates to National Regatta from New England cities
President Walter Stimpson of the N E A R A has arranged transport for oarsmen to the National Regatta in Washington on Aug 18 and 19. Departure is 5 45 p m Saturday Aug 16 from Boston Causeway street, arriving 11 20 a m Sunday. Round trip fares listed for Boston Worcester Lawrence Portland Lowell Salem Marblehead Providence Pawtucket. Tickets through Stimpson or Simmons.
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Walter Stimpson
Washington
Boston
Boston & Lowell
Causeway Street
Poughkeepsie Bridge
Worcester
Lawrence
Portland
Lowell
Salem
Marblehead
Providence
Pawtucket
W. Stimpson
North Avenue
North
Cambridge
A.J. Simmons
Washington Street
Man With Fractured Skull After City Disturbance
Timothy Barry, an Fort Warren employee, came to the city last Saturday and fell down stairs at his home. Patrolman McAuley sent Barry and his wife to the station for drunkenness. Lieutenant Pierce found a fractured skull and Dr Elliott ordered his removal to City Hospital in an unconscious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Barry
Fort Warren
North Margin Street
McAuley
Division 1
Barry
Pierce
Elliott
City Hospital
Postoffice Denies High Mail Loss Claims
Assistant Postmaster Ernst told a Post reporter that stories of stolen letters are exaggerated and that no postoffice loses mail data to crime or carelessness more than this one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst
Post
Music in Ashmont Band Concert Delights Young Fan
A boy enjoyed the Ashmont band concert by a German ensemble last evening. He remained orderly while police listened along, sharing in the popular music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashmont
Church Victim Hart Still Alive After Portland Street Shooting
Thomas F. Hart of Everett remains in Massachusetts General Hospital after being shot by J. B. Church Jr. on Portland Street Monday night. He was somewhat stronger last evening, but no hopes are entertained for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Thomas F. Hart
Everett
J. B. Church, Jr
Portland Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Death of a mill superintendent in Passaic
William P. Anderson, superintendent of the Passaic Print Works in Paterson New Jersey, collapsed and died this morning likely from apoplexy. His widow and two daughters live in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N.J
William P. Anderson
Passaic
Boston
Mr George Jones Improves in Poland Springs
Mr George Jones is comfortable tonight and is slowly improving at Poland Springs Missouri where the condition was reported as improving after he was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Poland Springs
Lancastrian Freightship Launch by Leyland Line
The new steamer Lancastrian built at Harlan and Wolff Belfast for the Leyland Line sails Boston to Liverpool. It exceeds rivals in size speed and cargo handling with 8000 tons storage and space for 1000 cattle and 100 men. Captain W H Traut to command. vessel to join sister Philadelphian as a fast ocean freighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancastrian
Leyland Line
Boston
Liverpool
Messrs. Harlan & Wolff
Belfast
Ireland
Messrs. Leyland
W. H. Traut
United Hospital Dispensary Stockholders Vote to Dissolve
About forty stockholders met at No. 20 Boylston place and voted to dissolve the United Hospital and Dispensary Corporation. President Albert C. Smith led the meeting, stating the dispensary and hospital on Charter street have aided the North End poor. A new charity will be formed by the current board, and some members have started a similar institution. The move aims to separate it from other societies while continuing charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Hospital & Dispensary
United Hospital & Dispensary Corporation
Boylston Place
Albert C. Smith
Charter Street
North End
Board of Government
United Dispensery
Green Clinton marry at Roxbury home ceremony ends
Michael J. Green of the Aborn Association and Miss Katie A. Clinton wed last evening at the groom’s residence 124 Terrace street Roxbury Rev Fr Daly of St Frances de Sales Church officiated. The bride wore a pearl gray gown and carried bride roses. Bridesmaid Julia Cronin and best man John Green brother of the bride. The couple will visit New York then reside at Terrace street and received many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terrace Street
Boy Killed By Train Near Wood Island Park
An 18 year old named William McIntire was walking on tracks beside a narrow gauge railroad near Wood Island Park yesterday when he was struck by an inward bound train and killed instantly. Medical Examiner Harris was notified. McIntire lived at 2 Gremen Street East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McIntire
Wood Island Park
Harris
McIntire
Gremen Street
East
Boston
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Whikaway
San Francisco
É& Belcher
Ophir
Cala
Potosi
Crown Point
Savage
Eureka
Sierra Nevada
Norcross
Urry. i
Oi Union
General Foreign News
Harrison
Rangeley
Arthur Sewall
Maine Central Railroad
Phillips & Rangely
Maine Central
New York Consolidated
Kroff School of Languages
Kansas Alliance
Narragansett Shoe and Leather Club
Grand Army
Custom House
Patent Bureau
Pension Money
Mutual Life Endowment
Edwin J. Morse
Tremont Street
Kentucky
Johnson
Johnson & CO
Mass
Hunmiphreys
Pricrs
Bray Dauggists
Humphreys’ Medicine CO
William and John Streets
Hump
Manuel
Humphreymznrams Co
William and
John Ita
Chas, Winfield Scott, M.D
Union Park
Col. Tremont St
Dapple
Gray
É& W
DAVIS
Northampton Street
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