Congress adjourns as fortifications bill fails and unfinished business remains
Congress adjourned at 4 p.m. with the conferees on the fortifications bill unable to agree. The last House action was approval of a grant relics bill. President’s unsigned measures and a session resume of unfinished business linger. Reports from New York yachts, fire losses, political talk, rail and labor events, and local incidents fill the recap of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Sven
New York Yacht Club
New London
Newport
Priscilla
May- Hower
Raritan
Atlantic
Sachem
Patrick Egan
New York
Hubert ©. Thompson
Mr. Tilden
Greystone
Hayes
Tilden
Kansas
Bennington
Aroostook
Boulton
Rollin M. Squire Cage
W. R. Leavitt
Bourne
Sagamore
Keene Bros
Skowhegan
Knights of Labor
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Sperry Manufacturing Company
Angonia
New Haven
Brockton
Buffalo
Grand Army
San Francisco
Peel Re elected Speaker as Parliament Reassembles
Parliament reassembled with Mr. Peel unanimously re elected speaker of the Commons Alderman Cook plans to contest the Birmingham district against Henry Matthews the home secretary Several Americans received honorary degrees from Keidelberg University and a Liberal Unionists meeting was held at Lord Hartington's residence
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Peel
Alderman Cook
Birmingham
Henry Matthews
Keidelberg University
Lord Hartington
Yacht Fearless Capsized In Harbor In Fatal Accident
Local rains and warmer weather set the scene as the yacht Fearless capsized in the harbor with one drowning victim. The city’s streets report a mix of social meetings, augmented police presence, and a buoyant stock market with Atlantic & Pacific incomes leading gains. Iowa Falls Sioux City and New York & New England show optimism on loan prospects and strong earnings across several rail lines.
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Fearless
August Bartell
State Street
Bartell
Mystic Park
British Charitable Association
Young’s Hotel
National Irish Athletic Association
Oak Island
Squire’s Pork Factory
Atlantic & Pacific
Iowa Falls
Sioux City
Illinois Central
New York
New England
Boston & Albany
New Haver & Hartford
Mrs Copeland discharged after Dexter murder probe
News in brief reports Mrs James J Copeland of Dexter Maine was discharged as evidence failed to show a murder occurred. Also included are notes on James Ellison of Lowell being held for grand jury, a Boston man dying of apoplexy, Dartmouth electing a Greek tutor, civil suits against Springfield officials, Ruby Loring's overdose, Falls River Democrats forming, Taunton factory accident, and Salmon Falls yarn weavers strike under Knights of Labor.
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Dexter
Haseen
James Ellison
Lowell
Robert J. Doe
Boston
Portland
Dartmouth College
Arthur Fairbanks
Robert I. Bath
Worcester
Seth A. Pierce
Providence
Metcalf
Pettis
Wright
Springfield
Cta
Ruby Loring
Vanceboro
Dover
N. H
Falls River
Democratic City Committee
William Carmen
Edward Brennan
William Whalley
John Wagner
Evans
Nickel Plate Works
Taunton
Salmon Falls
Knights of Labor
Weather Indications From Aug 6 Across Regions
Weather bulletin for twenty four hours from Aug 6 at 7 a.m. shows local rains in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern states with southerly winds and slight warming. Eastern New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland expect local rains and variable winds with stationary temperatures. DC Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia see local rain southerly winds shifting northerly and steady temperatures. Eastern Florida western Florida Alabama and Mississippi report local rains and northerly moving winds with steady temperatures. Texas to be fair with southerly winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Boston Weather Summary for August 5 1886
Observer service data from Boston reports clear to fair conditions with light NW winds. Mean temperature 61.0 F, max 78.0 F, min 57.0 F, dew point 51.0 F, barometer 30.011 inches, humidity around 61 percent, trace precipitation by 9:45 PM.
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Boston
Observer’s Office
Sicnat Service
Coes A
Fair St
Observations Elsewhere Meteorological Record Summary
Yesterday's meteorological report lists multiple station readings up to 10 p.m. with varied conditions. Stations shown include New London Connecticut New York Philadelphia Washington Norfolk Charleston Jacksonville Atlanta New Orleans Memphis Pittsburg Buffalo Cleveland Detroit and Leavenworth Kansas, noting cloudiness rain and clear conditions along with wind directions and light measurements.
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New London
Conn
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Fair Norfolk
Rainharleston
Cseceesereeeess
Jacksonville
Fair
New Orleans
Memphis
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Ccccseeesees
Osweeo
Cence Cceereceress
Olévelana
Detroit
Leavenworth
Kan
Congress Adourned After Sharply Wrangling Over Sherman Resolution
Congress adjourned at 4 PM after a day of wrangling over a resolution of thanks to Senator Sherman. The river and harbor bill became law as the President signed it, ending a tense session marked by quorum fights and protests from Senators Riddleberger and Edmunds. The House faced printing disputes and a ban on liquor in the restaurant as it prepared to adjourn sine die.
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Sherman
Washington
Riddleberger
Edmunds
Senate
General Hawley
Baker
New York
Carlisle
Mr. Edmunds
Houses
Congress
Death of Samuel J. Tilden Prepares for Funeral in Yonkers
Remains lie in state at Yonkers catafalque and will be clothed in black for burial. A large list of pallbearers includes John Bigelow, Daniel Manning, and Andrew Green. Funeral services set for 9:45 a.m. with Rev. Tucker officiating, then burial at New Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Private Secretary Smith denies will reading Saturday night.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Tilden
John Bigelow
Secretary of the Treasury
Daniel Manning
Samuel J. Randall
Smith M. Weed
Andrew H. Green
George 8. Miller
Charles A. Dana
Charles E. Simmons
William Allen Butler
Aaron J. Vanderpoel
Daniel Magone
John B. Trever
W. J. Tucker
Andover Theological Seminary
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
New York
Presbyterian Church
Woodlawn
New Lebanon
Barrill
Smith
Unsigned bills and presidential signs split by adjournment
Washington Aug 5 Eight bills and resolutions lay with the President at adjournment. The President would not sign them all and they would fail to become law. The surplus measure and private bills faced delays or rejection, while river and harbor funding drew cautious support after removing problematic items. Senate and President clashed over appointments as adjournment neared.
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Washington
Congress
Lamont
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Army
Cleveland
Senate
Senate Adjournment Row as Cleveland Absence Triggers Secret Session
In Washington the Senate debated final adjournment amid criticism of President Cleveland's absence. A secret session amended the adjournment resolution. committees were sent to inform the President Congress was ready to adjourn. The fortification bill failed amid disputes over defense spending and policy.
House adjourns sine die after tariff and library bills
The House, after approving the deficiency and river and harbor bills, debated printing resolutions criticizing the Democratic majority. A quorum was finally secured for Baker of New York to print, and the House adjourned sine die after passing a Senate bill funding a library site and accepting Grant relics. The tobacco wrappers duty bill was suspended, and the majority tariff report printing failed.
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Washington
House
Baker
New York
Congressional
Senate
Congressional Committee
White House
Congress
Butterworth
Ohio
Congressional Library
O’neill
Pennsylvania
Hiscock
Fortification bill stalls in conference amid disputes
Washington August 5 The fortification appropriation bill failed in conference after Senate conferees would cut to five million dollars, while House conferees rejected the move. New nominations were confirmed in executive session including Nathaniel Dawson as commissioner of education and several assistant secretaries of state. Henry Perkins and S C Andrews named special pension examiners with others appointed as diplomats and consuls in Persia and Ecuador.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
W. H. Johnson
Chicago
Board of Indian Commissioners
Henry E. Perkins
Vermont
S. C. Andrews
Maine
Nathaniel H. R. Dawson
Alabama
Thomas C. Bach
Supreme Court of
Montana
Alva A. Dee
District of Columbia
John B. Moore
Delaware
E. Spencer Pratt
United States
Persia
Owen McGarr
Colorado
Ecuador
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Commissioner of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Utah
Ways and Means
House Committee On Education
Senator Hoar
Collins
Judiciary Committee
Edmunds
Committee On Rules
Bids Opened for Paper for Internal Revenue Stamps
Bids were opened at the Treasury Department for about 500000 pounds of paper to print internal revenue stamps for the current fiscal year. Competitors include Alexander Balfour of Philadelphia Fairchild Paper Company of Boston and William L Singerly of Philadelphia. The contract will be awarded in a few days.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Alexander Balfour
Philadelphia
Fairchild Paper Company
Boston
William L. Singerly
Boycotters in Court in Salem Leather Case
Plymouth August 5 hearing in the case of William B. O Keefe of Salem and Peter McGeough of Lynn for conspiring to injure Harrington & Co. by stopping use of Harrington leather. The case was continued to October term with $1000 bail. Parties expect a precedent for future guidance.
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Plymouth
Third District Court
Plymouth County
Davis Hall
William B. O’keefe
Salem
Peter McGeough
Lynn
Charles Harrington & Co
O’keefe and
McGeough
F. F.innery
Harrington & Co
Knights of Labor
Knights
Mr. Emery
Emery
Harrington
O’ Keefe
Ives & Moulton
F. L. Washburn
The Fishery Trouble Prosecutions for Seized Vessels
Ottawa reports the Canadian government plans to prosecute owners of the Ella M. Doughty and other American fishing ships seized by Canadian cruisers. The cases will mirror earlier prosecutions of the White Fawn and J. H. Nickerson, arguing the ships entered ports for purposes beyond the 1818 treaty and invoking customs law infractions.
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Ottawa
Ont
Ella M. Doughty
White Fawn
J. H. Nickerson
Keene Bros. cutter discharged sparks labor conspiracy warrants
George L. Green, a Keene Bros. cutter, was employed outside the building by the shoe factory superintendent, provoking Knights of Labor complaints. Green obtained warrants under revised statutes against Frank Dorrothy and Daniel Woodcock for conspiracy to injure his business. Both defendants were bound over $750 to appear at the September term of the Supreme Judicial Court.
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Skowuegan
George L. Green
Keene Bros
Knights of Labor
Frank Dorrothy
Daniel Woodcock
Dascomb
Supreme Judicial Court
One Day in Houlton Ex ploration Party Arrives
The Atwood exploration party reached Houlton Mo at noon. A reception in the opera house followed a town tour with visits to points of interest. The Madison Square Company staged The Private Secretary that evening. The party planned a 7:80 am departure by special train to Bangor tomorrow.
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Houlton
Atwood
Opera House
Madison Square Company
Bangor
Maple street schoolhouse accident claims two, fatal for one
Danvers Aug 5 A painters staging collapsed at the Maple street schoolhouse causing H A Cross and James Simmons to plunge forty feet Simmons died instantly He was 40 and leaves a widow and two children Cross suffered multiple injuries including a broken leg and arm and two ruptures his condition is critical The accident is attributed to a defective knot in the staging rope.
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SaLem
Maple Street
Danvers
H. A. Cross
James Simmons
Simmons
Cross
Recapitulation of House results and party fortunes
Washington August 5 Special The Democratic House faced near defeat in policy unity on civil service tariff finance pensions and land protection while claiming a clean record on corruption. It passed limited measures and faced broader failures the record contrasted with the previous Republican era. Predictions suggest a tight next House with potential Republican gains but no clear majority.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Democratic House of Representatives
Keifer
Democratic Party
Randall
House
Congress
Fitz John Porter
Holman
Senate
Carlisle
Robeson
Jay Hubbell
Reed
McComas
McKinley
Session Review of Forty-ninth Congress Ends
The first session of the Forty-ninth Congress, from December 7, 1885, to August 5, 1886, covered 241 working days. A total of 13,202 measures were introduced, with 1,101 reaching both houses and 814 approved by the President. Many vetoes occurred, mostly private pension bills, while notable enacted laws included the presidential succession bill and measures on alcohol research, desertion relief, and naval and railroad matters.
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Washington
Forty-ninth Congress
House
Senate
Montana
Springfield
Mass
District of Columbia
Medical College
Des Moines
Lake Champlain
Joseph Romiser
United States
Fitz John Porter
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Company
Captain Jewett Relates Narrow Escape From Seizure
Gloucester August 5 Captain Jewett of the schooner Margaret Smith of Portland recounts a near seizure by Canadian officers at Malpeque P E I after a misidentification. The Mollie Adams Gloucester sailed inshore with erased boat names leading to wrongful suspicion. an investigation cleared Jewett and the officer apologized while warning against such tricks.
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Gloucester
Jewett
Margaret Smith
Portland
Bay of St. Lawrence
Malpeque
Mollie Adams
Sol Jacobs
Man Found Dead Aboard Sharpie Near New Bedford
A sharpie found about three miles out in the sound yielded a dead man with multiple bullet wounds and a revolver nearby. Identified as Willard Pierce, a joiner from New York, the incident is ruled a death by own action amid despondency and prior talk of self harm. Pierce’s brother resides in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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New Bepforrd
Conn
Willard Pierce
New York
Pierce
Springfield
Mass
Norfolk G A R division holds annual reunion at Melville Garden
The Norfolk County Division Grand Army of the Republic held its annual reunion and picnic at Melville Garden. About three hundred members with families attended. Eighteen posts make up the division and nearly every post was represented at the noon clambake and afternoon business meeting.
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Downer Landing
Norfolk County
Melville Garden
Monument foundation and erection authorized at Bennington Centre site
At a Battle Monument Association meeting ex-Governor Fairbanks presiding the directors and special committee were authorized to contract for the foundation and for the erection of a monument 3800 feet high. The site is in the centre of the highway on the pinnacle of old Bennington now Bennington Centre in front of the Continental storehouse. Work will begin once contracts are arranged. Representative members were present and the result gave unbounded satisfaction.
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Bennington
Battle Monument Association
Fairbanks
Old Bennington
Bennington Centre
Hayes declines interview on Tilden death in Tremont
Ex President Hayes yesterday refused to be interviewed by the Democratic Messenger editor about Mr. Tilden’s death. He said his objection was general and not due to any relations with Tilden, while noting nothing prevented him from sharing in the sorrow for a political leader and statesman of ability and distinction.
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Tremont
Hayes
Democratic Messenger
Tilden
Poor Fishing Off Provincetown as Mackerel Cruise Ends
Provincetown reports poor fishing with schooners Longwood and Stowell Sherman returning from eastern mackerel cruises. Each landed twelve barrels of medium mackerel, but overall Provincetown fleet catch may not exceed 100 barrels. Longwood heads to Block Island and Stowell Sherman to North Bay.
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Provincetown
Longwood
Stowell Sherman
North Bay
Block Island
Former Bourne school head injured in train accident
Sanpwicn Aug 5 M R Leavitt former Bourne schools superintendent jumped from a moving excursion train at Sagamore. The wheel passed over his right leg causing amputation below the knee and other bruises. He is about 50 and including, the chances are he will not recover.
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Sanpwicn
M. R. Leavitt
Bourne
Sagamore
Pigeons Return Home After 87 Mile Fly
Four homing pigeons owned by Edward Curran of New Haven were released at Grand Central Depot in New York at 10 AM and returned to Curran by 11:07 AM, covering the 87 miles in 67 minutes.
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New Haven
Conn
Edward Curran
Grand Central Depot
New York
It Is Cruelty to Servants to Refuse Them Pearline Aid
A notice argues that denying servants the use of Pearline for washing and cleaning is cruel. The statement emphasizes the importance of providing cleaning agents to workers.
Alderman Cook Reenters East Birmingham Race
Alderman William Cook has decided to recontest East Birmingham against Henry Matthews, now Home Secretary, following a Radical Unionist conference. Cook, once a Liberal, recently ran as a Gladstonian. Matthews won a narrow majority aided by Radicals, Unionists, and Conservatives. Matthews seeks to defend cabinet post amid charges of treachery and Chamberlain clique controls.
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Birmingham
William Cook
East Birmingham
Henry Matthews
Cook
Mr. Matthews
Cardinal Manning
Lord Randolph Churchill
Alderman Cook
Chamberlain
Matthews
Parliament Reassembles as Gladstone Meets Opponents
London Aug 5 Parliament reassembled. Gladstone greeted Chamberlain and Hartington with a cordial handshake. Arthur Peel was re elected speaker. Gladstone may raise the Irish question in reply to the Queen's speech. Liberal Unionists oppose delaying Irish measures until November. Cabinet seeks prorogation until February after estimates. Queen's speech read on Aug 19.
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London
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Hartington
Arthur Wellesley Peel
Warwick and
Leamington
Gladstone
House of Commons
Palace
Liberal Unionists Agree to Unite with Liberals
A meeting at Devonshire House presided by Lord Hartington urged Liberals and Liberal Unionists to abandon hostility toward the late government. Speakers including Joseph Chamberlain voiced support for Hartington’s plan to form a united liberal front and share seats in the House of Commons with Gladstonite leaders.
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London
Devonshire House
Lord Hartington
Joseph Chamberlain
James Ryland
Caine
Henneage
Jesse Collings
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Messrs
Ryland
Collings and Caine
Sir Henry James
Notable Honorary Degrees Conferred by Heidelberg University
The university at Heidelberg Aug 5 honors Alexander Graham Bell of Washington Edward D Cope of Philadelphia Othniel Charles Marsh of New Haven Simon Newcomb head of the Nautical Almanac in Washington and John W Powell director of the geological survey with honorary degrees The Grand Duke of Baden becomes a doctor of theology and the hereditary grand duke a doctor of law.
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Heidelberg
Alexander Graham Bell
Washington
Edward D. Cope
Philadelphia
Othniel
Charles Marsh
New Haven
Simon Newcomb
John W. Powell
Grand Duke of
Baden
Grand Circuit Meeting in Burrato Sees Pool Selling Throughout
About 9000 fans attend the third day of racing with four trotting events and a running race between Mme Marantetti and Myrtie Peck. Pool selling continues uninterrupted as horses post times from 2:18 to 2:26 for multiple classes. Mme Marantetti wins the running race but fails to beat the Buffalo record of 1:49.4.
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Burrato
Mme. Marantetti
Myrtie Peck
Cleveland
Eanercees
Secousekke
Charley Hilton
C.ceeee
Katelooe
Ccc
Cece
Rccccceneeenersae
Casevese
Vasaop Gccvae
Hiccuesseuveuastsussasasaverneen
Dees
Harnass
Hegolig
Longfellow
Ouvegr Kessesseesser
Harry Wilkes
Ccc Wewes
Gina Wael
Mambrino Sparkle
BUION
Charley Hogan
Buffalo
Hot water as a daily beverage and health aid
The article extols sipping hot water over rapid drinking to avoid stomach discomfort and outlines usage guidelines. It claims a six month period to thoroughly wash out the liver and intestines, with limited amounts at meals, plus optional additives for palatability and specific ailments. It asserts hot water eases thirst, moistens mucous surfaces, aids digestion, and promotes bodily elimination while stressing continual renewal of body water.
Charges Against Egan Seeks Irish League Takeover
The Clan na Gael plans to capture the Irish National League at the Chicago convention. It circulates confidential proxies to branch officers to forward to Patrick Egan, while opponents accuse Egan of using his office to aid cliques and squander funds. They urge league members to defeat Egan in the election.
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New York
Clan-na- Gael Society
Irish National League
Chicago
League
Patrick Egan
Egan
Mr. Parnell
Political Parties Lay Out Coming Campaign Work
Maine party conventions across Cumberland, Androscoggin, Penobscot, York and Piscataquis counties nominate Senators and county officers, endorse national and state tickets, and pledge support for candidates including Boutelle for Congress and Bodwell for Governor. Delegates condemn corruption, favor liquor laws, and hear speeches from local figures.
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Portland
Cumberland County
William Curtis
Enoch Gammon
Naples
Samuel J. Pilden
Lewiston
Labor County
Auburn
D. J. McGillicuddy
J. W. Harris
Jordan Rand
A. Booker
Register of Deeds
S. Sprague
T. Atwood
H. W. Copeland
J. H. Bowie
A. K. P. Edwards
J. G. Roberts
Samuel Libby
Orono
Henry Lord
Bangor
F. M. Simpson
Carmel
F.H. Appleton
Charles F. Sweet
Bb. B. Thomas
John T. Bowles
Ambrose C. Flint
Aveusta
H. H. Harvey
Augusta
B. S. Kelley
Winthrop
J. M. Watson
Gardiner
James R.townsend
Henry Woodard
John Parsons
R. D. Richardson
Clinton
N.S. Sherburn
Readfield
Neal Dow
Volney B. Cushing
Dover
Piscataquis County
J. H. Pullen
Monson
H. F. Daggett
Milo
E. J. Hale
Foxcroft
W. E. Parsons
A. M. Warren
Otis Martin
Guilford
Jesse Barber
Abbott
P. O. Dinsmore
Medford
Bodwell
Boutelle
Congress
Alfred
York County
Tristram Goldthwait,Jr
Biddeford
John Hanscom
Horace Parker
Eliot
William H. Clifford
P. J. McGillicuddy
Hype Park
Moses McFarland
Waterville
R. D. Whittemore
Belvedere
Edson Slayton
Walcott
E. M. Sanborn
Eden
C. S. Noyes
Morrisville
L. C. Moody
Stowe
B. E. Bullard
Hyde Park
H. M. Noyes
Cleveland
Mr. Tilden
George F. Edmunds
James G. Blaine
Waldo Brigham
Morris H. Cady
Mr. Brigham
Heavy Fire Losses Across U S and Canada July
July fire losses in the United States and Canada, estimated at 10 million dollars by the New York Daily Commercial Bulletin, exceed the twenty year July average by about fifty percent. A frost occurred at Hast Haverhill New Hampshire and surrounding areas yesterday morning.
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New York
United States
Canada
New York Daily Commercial Bulletin
Hast Haverhill, N. H
Sachem Wins Close Newport Yacht Race Ahead of Mayflower
The New York Yacht Club fleet reached Newport from New London to contest the race. Sachem, Halcyon, and Gitana led the schooners while Mayflower, Priscilla, and Puritan led the sloops. The Sachem edged the Mayflower by a narrow margin in a tight, windy run to Point Judith, with rain starting late and a large harbor crowd watching the finish.
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Newport
R. I
New York Yacht Club
New London
Sachem
Halcyon
Gitana
Mayflower
Priscilla
Watch Hill
Castle Hill
Providence
Governor Lippitt
New York
H. M.S. Socnem
Halcyou
Pavemae Deis Salem Emi Ng Bees
Weacehig Civic
Penesyi
Wailbee Semmes Tamwey
Ge Republic
Wikea DrGdt Icles Colaveurelsedeemeeweentect
Cawanegote Suotanza
Ciaccbecacsua Incesegeneneet
Hildegarde
Cinderella
Lees Eobienly Staaweeemulseo
WaelguseasUan
Albion
Rhode Island
Burgess
Gerry
Electra
Galatea Refit Underway Ahead of Newport Sail
Marblehead August 5. Galatea work begins at dawn and proceeds swiftly with topmast, bowsprit, rigging and sails. Hull painted and sleek, crowds swell on shore with Salem Cadet band and crowds near Eastern clubhouse. Other yachts, including Columbia, arrive as Newport trip looms for Saturday morning departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Great Neck
Salem Cadet Band
Frank H. Low
Beverly
Annie 5
Hanntel
Columbia
New York
Fort Sewall
Newport
Henn
Kanepashemet
Yachts Move Between Harbor Ports From Auguster Bay
Movements at New Beproport show Beatrice W N Walton sailing from the Vineyard to Newport tomorrow morning while Priscilla Edgar Harding of the Boston Yacht Club arrives. Mona Althea Mariota sail west toward Fall River Edgar town with several sloops also heading out. Rebecca owned by Andrews arrives from New York and steam yacht Talisman owned by LW Slater appears. Tids Wave Edith and Empress depart for Marblehead as Edgartown routes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Beatrice
W. N. Walton
Jersey City Club
Vineyard
Newport
Priscilla
Edgar Harding
Boston Yacht Club
Mona
Althea
Fall River
Mariota
Edgartown
Flight
Yankee Maid
Chummer
Bar Harper
Rebecca
New York
Andrews
Talisman
LW Slater
Morris
Edith
Empress
Marblehead
Democratic ticket chosen at Leavenworth convention
Leavenworth Kansas August 5 the Democratic convention adjourned after nominating a slate for statewide offices including A M Whitelaw Kingman for associate justice S G Isett Neosho for lieutenant governor W F Pattillon Ford for secretary of state A S Devinney Olathe for attorney general W D Kelly Leavenworth for auditor L B Burchard Jewell for treasurer and W J Montgomery Stockton for superintendent of public institutions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
A. M. Whitelaw
Kingman
S. G. Isett
Neosho
W. F. Pattillon
Ford
A.S. Devinney
Olathe
W. D. Kelly
L. B. Burch
Costs of soda water and syrups reveal per-glass price
Philadelphia News tallies the economics of soda water and syrups. Pure fruit juice costs 54 1 6 cents per quart bottle, yielding 125 ounces per gallon, while plain soda runs 1 cent per glass. Cream adds 1 16 cent per drink. syrup 1 cent. water 0 01 cent. ice 0 50 cent. Total about 2 31 50 cents per glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia News
Rumor of Hubert O Thompson death by own action
New York, Aug. 5. A rumor agitated politicians that Hubert O. Thompson had committed death by own action rather than dying of apoplexy. It was hinted he was despondent over business matters and disclosures about Squire and Flynn. Some intimate friends noted a near-fatal trance in June, with doctors watching for life, prompting plans for a trip abroad before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hubert O. Thompson
Thompson
Squire
Flynn
Mr. Thompson
Maine's Collector Choice: Judge Redman Picked by President
The article explains the President alone appointed Judge Redman as collector, denying Clifford's influence or any bid for Chase’s reappointment. It states Redman's prominence and character justified the selection, while noting Emery had strong endorsement but the President chose outside the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorttlanp
Redman
Clifford
Chase
Washington
Democratic National Committee
State Committee
Emery
Portland
Collector Chase
Tennis Playing at Newcastle Shines in Wright & Ditson Event
The third day of Wright & Ditson’s fifth annual lawn tennis tournament in Newcastle features dramatic singles and doubles. Clark defeats Brinley in three sets, Taylor over Mansfield, Sears brothers beat Brinley and Chase, and Clark and Taylor win the doubles title after a hard fought final sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcast
E. N
Wright & Ditson
Clark
Brinley
Taylor
Mansfield
Sears Brothers
Chase
Presley
Sears
Sperry Manufacturing Promises and Delivers Extra Dividends
In New Haven on August 5 a year after treasurer Sperry of Sperry Manufacturing Co Ansonia announced that any dividend above 6 percent would be shared with employees. The company declared 8 percent, with 2 percent distributed to workers, leaving the rest for the company. Employees received payouts ranging from $20 to $75, a surprise reward aligned with the pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Sperry
Sperry Manufacturing Company
Ansonia
National Grand Army Encampment Adopts Rules Changes
The San Francisco session sustains Portland’s ruling to pay only executive committee expenses when consulting with the commander in chief. It backs elections for post quartermasters, moves encampment meetings to April through November, and sets Memorial Day observance rules. Upton’s tactics were rejected and the committee’s recommendations were adopted.
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San Francisco
National Grand Army
Portland
Executive Committee of
National Council Administration
Committee On Rules and Regulations
Executive Committee
the Council Administration
Upton
Brockton Labor Troubles Update Hints at Settlement
Brockton officials from the Manufacturers' Association and Knights of Labor met for nearly two hours to discuss the labor dispute. No formal action was taken, but a definite proposition is expected within a few days to push toward an early settlement.
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Brockton
Manufacturers’ Association
Knights of Labor
Elkins and Sears Died in West and New York Society
John T. Elkins youngest brother of Stephen B. Elkins died at Salida California at about forty. He was an expert in minerals and mining, superintendent of the Amie mine and later the Small Hopes mine in Colorado. Cyrus A. Sears of Boston real estate died suddenly at his Southampton summer home at about forty five. He left a widow and a daughter about twelve.
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John T. Elkins
Stephen B. Elkins
Salida
Cal
Ohio
Missouri
New Mexico
P. D. Elkins
Santa Fe
Amie
Small Hopes
Colorado
Leadville
West
Cyrus A. Sears
Boston
Warren Street
New York
Southampton
L. I
New York Athletic Club
Baby Anson Early Years in Iowa Proved His Gutsy Start
The Courier-Journal profiles Ad Anson, later with Chicago, recalling his youth in Marshalltown and Des Moines. He began playing ball at 15, wore long yellow hair and went barefoot, trained in boxing and wrestling, and often faced his father in spirited scrimmages on the diamond.
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Philadelphia Times
Courier-Journal
Anson
Chicagos
Marshalltown
Anson, Sr
Young Ad
Des Moines
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Harris
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Hawley
Plumb
Allison
Captain Jewett
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Bennington’s Monument
Parliament
Racing AT Buffalo
New York Tribune
Clan-na-Gael
the Great Trio
Puritan
Democrats
Judge Redman
Newcastle
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