Telegraph Rates and Government Concessions Debate
A discussion details whether telegraph companies overcharge the government for message delivery and rights of way. Wanamaker argues government should receive favorable terms, noting past rate reductions and large profits at 10 cent messages, and calls for a conference to settle rates before any official order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Senate Committee
Wanamaker
Western Union Company
Wan
Mrs Maybrick’s Story at Liverpool Murder Trial
In Liverpool on August 5, the Mrs Maybrick murder trial heard defense witnesses led by Dr McNamara who argued death arose from gastro enteritis not arsenic. A chemist and a hairdresser testified arsenic used in cosmetics, and ex mayor Poole recalled Maybrick confessing to habitual poisonous medicines. Mrs Maybrick then read a long confession explaining fly papers as cosmetics and detailing the night of May 9 when she mixed a powder into meat juice, a confession that caused a courtroom stir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Maybrick
McNamara
The
Irish College of Surgeons
Paul
Poole
Michael Maybrick
Riot among Chinese coolies in Siam rages with 5000 in conflict
A report from Sang Kong Siam describes a brutal riot between two Chinese coolie factions as about five thousand militants battled using spears and firearms. Siamese troops eventually halted the fighting, capturing nine hundred rioters before releasing them with light fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
San Francisco
Japan
Peking
Sang Kong
Washington Post in open war over civil service law
The Washington Post presses disputes over civil service reform, aiming to trap cabinet officers into hostile declarations. Windom Proctor Noble and Miller share cautious, mixed positions while Wanamaker Tracy Rusk and others decline stated views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Post
Washincrox
Roosevelt
Windom
Treasury
Proctor
War Department
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Board
Civil Service
Noble
Census Bureau
Secretary of the Interior
Commission
Miller
Wanamaker
Tracy
Rusk
Agricultural Department
Dervish Army Destroyed After Battle in Sudan
General Grenfell reports reconnaissance shows the Dervish army shattered after Saturday's clash. Of Wad-el-Njami’s 3000 men, only a few remain. hundreds of bodies and many wounded, about a thousand total, taken to Toski. Portsmoots Fleet Review Held Under Showery Morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Grenfell
Wad-el-Njami
Toski
Hohenzollern
Lonpox
House of Commons
Wanamaker Shaken Up in Railroad Collision
Philadelphia August 5 A passenger train on the North Pennsylvania branch of the Reading railroad was struck by a runaway locomotive. Several passengers were slightly injured as engines and cars were badly damaged Postmaster General Wanamaker was in the rear car at the time but escaped injury. The runaway engine could not be controlled due to valve and throttle failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
North Pennsylvania
Reading Railroad
Wanamaker
Second Corps of Cadets Leave Salem for Camp Essex
Salem Aug 5 The Second Corps of Cadets 137 redcoats depart by special train for Camp Essex at Centennial Grove for a five day duty tour. roster lists Lt Col J Frank Dalton Major J W Hart adjutant Lt Andrew Fitz and others. promotions announced including Lang as quartermaster sergeant and several corporals and a new orderly. Camp includes ninety tents and three for the Governor’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Sprcau
Camp Essex
Centennial Grove
J. Frank Dalton
J. W. Hart
Andrew Fitz
E. A. Simonds
B. R. Symonds, Jr
E. A. Maloon
K. C. Butler
W. H. Merritt
S. A. Johnson
Charles J. Baker
W. F. Peck
R. W. Ropes
C. W. Osgood
Charles W. Lang
Charles Parker
O. Dugan
E. H. Porter
P. Frank Packard
C. F. Steele
W. E. Smith
J. F. Dalton
Mormonism in Canada prompts calls to reform marriage laws
Ottawa reports eastern papers warning of growing Mormon influence in the Canadian Northwest. A. Maitland Stenhouse, once a British Columbia legislator, defends polygamy, arguing it protects women's rights and would reshuffle marriage laws to favor polyga my, claiming Utah women have a voice yet lack voting power in elections. He asserts polygamy will spread to the Dominion, with no government obstacles anticipated, as monogamy weakens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Northwest
Apostles
A. Maitland Stenhouse
British Columbia
Lethbridge
Stenhouse
United States
Republic
Stenhoue
Utah
Ex-President Cleveland’s Newport visit notes
Ex-President Cleveland faced rain dampening his drive at Newport R I Aug 6. He attended a reception by ex Governor Wetmore and a dinner hosted by C C Baldwin. He plans lunches with John Cadawalder and Sydney Webster, plus a Vanderbilt reception, and sails Wednesday night on the Wanda. Casino crowds awaited him but were disappointed as he did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. 1
Cleveland
Wetmore
C. C. Baldwin
John Cadawalder
Philadelphia
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Sydney Webster
Wanda
Casino
Casino Club
Trials of the pugilists near end of Sullivan case in Mississippi
John L. Sullivan was released early this morning then brought before Judge Campbell for a habeas corpus hearing. He must post bonds and appear in Purvis, Marion county, on August 12. Sullivan and entourage depart later today for tomorrow's hearing with Justice Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
John L. Sullivan
Edwards House
Campbell
Supreme Court
Sullivan
Purvis
Marion County
Meridian
Carter
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Lowry
Miller
Rights of Labor Convention
Batrore
Kilrain
Hampton
Norfolk
Jake Kilrain
Ocean View
Norris
South Dakota Convention Adjourns and Proposes Bonds
The South Dakota constitutional convention adjourned sine die after approving a plan to fund 107000 in 7 percent bonds by the territorial treasurer. President Edgerton signed the constitution as sections were read while Sioux Falls citizens honored the members with a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Territorial
Edgerton
Sioux Falls
Olympia
Wash
Soga
Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs James Priest of Derry
Aug 5 Haverung Mr and Mrs James Priest of Derry New Hampshire celebrated their golden wedding this afternoon with many guests including distant visitors five children and four grandchildren Colonel US Pillsbury was master of ceremonies Captain L H Pillsbury gave the principal address an original poem was read The Derry Cornet Band supplied music and supper was served Mr Priest was state senator in 1874 and 1875 and served as station agent for the Maughes fork Lawrence railroad at Derry for thirty years resigning in 1886 They received many presents including a substantial gold gift.
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Haverung
James Priest
Derry
N. H
Pillsbury
L. H. Pillsbury
Maughesfork Lawrence Railroad
Priest
Coke strike expands in Connellsville region
A Scottdale dispatch reports the Connellsville coke region with 12000 idle ovens of 14000, and over 1000 more likely to shut down tomorrow. The National Progressive Miners Association and the Knights of Labor are now in new harmony after years of friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitrspurg
Penn
Scottdale
Connellsville
National Progressive Miners’ Association
Knights of Labor
Train and lumber plunge 50 feet in Livermore wreck
A locomotive and two freight cars derailed on the Sawyer's River railroad near Livermore New Hampshire. The engine and tender plunged fifty feet down an embankment, dragging lumber and trees. Both engineer and fireman jumped to safety with no serious injuries.
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North Conway
N. H
Sawyer’s River
Livermore
Patrick McGeough Dies After Fall From Window
Patrick McGeough aged seventy eight of 49 Kirtland street died after falling from a second story window at his home last night. He sustained injuries minutes before he passed away.
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Lynn
Ang
J—Patrick McGeough
Kirtland Street
Severa
Charles Stewart Parnell Freed by Edinburgh Council Loud Welcome
Charles Stewart Parnell received freedom of Edinburgh City in a formal council ceremony amid debate over his role on the commission and the Pigott forgeries. He spoke calmly about constitutional methods, praised peaceable action, and urged inquiry into the origin of forged letters, while a later meeting featured Gladstone's letter and signals of royal favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprvevran
Speciax
Bailie Walcot
Charles Stewart Parnell
Great Britain
Parnell
Edinburgh
John Boyd
George Roberts
John Walcot
Robert Turnbull
James Alexander Russell
James Steel
John Clapperton
John White
Pollard
Hope, Paterson
James Robertson
Thomas Parnell
Swift
Pope
John Parnell
Henry Parnell
Lord Congleton
Lord Grey
Lord Melbourne
Kitto
Francis William Newman
Suffolk
Court of Law
Hannen
England
Liberal-Unionist Party
Pigott
Aegis
Special Commission
Houston
Times
Ireland
Liberal Party
America
Australia
Mr. Parnell
United States
Earl of Aberdeen
Herbert Gladstone
Gladstone
Prince of Wales
Marlborough House
Obituary of Rev William J Long Haydenville parish leader
The Rev. William J. Long, priest in charge of Haydenville's Roman Catholic parish, died last night of stomach cancer. Born in Worcester February 22, 1859, he studied at Holy Cross College and in Montreal, served with Rev. M. E. Barry, and led Haydenville since 1888. He was a noted preacher and temperance advocate. Professor K. Stanley of Bates College, Dartmouth graduate, died aged 54 after 23 years on the Bates faculty, marking a rare professor loss. Fanny Lewald, German novelist, is dead.
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William J. Long
Haydenville
Worcester
Holy Cross College
Montreal
M. E. Barry
Northampton
K. ©. Stanley
Bates College
Dartmouth
Ae Fanny Lewald
Death From Rum Ends South Boston Man’s Plunge
Lawrence Clancy of 39 West Second Street South Boston was found drunk on the sidewalk July 31 after being thrown from 353 West Second Street. He died Sunday night after hospital treatment. Mrs Elizabeth O Leary Ann Hannafen and John O Leary were arrested briefly. autopsy by Medical Examiner Steadman concluded death from rum. prisoners discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Clancy
West Second Street
Boston
Elizabeth O’leary
O’leary
Ann Hannafen
John
Would be death by action as Maurice McKenna attacks family
Maurice McKenna aged 60 of 27 Clarence Street assaulted his wife with a hammer causing severe injuries, then wounded his son and attempted suicide by knife. He was admitted to City Hospital and later turned over to police as out of danger. The wife and child were not dangerously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice McKenna
Clarence Street
Speed of Cruiser Atlanta Tests At Newport
Newport Rhode Island August 5 United States cruiser Atlanta completed a mile course and carried out three speed trials at 24 45 and 64 revolutions The top speed reached was 12 5 knots Conditions favored and the record is considered good Trials may conclude tomorrow with a target of 15 knots at 70 revolutions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
United States
Atlanta
Man arraigned for assault with intent to kill Kuhn
Lynn August 5 Patrick Mc Mahon was arraigned in the Police Court on a charge of assault with intent to kill William Kuhn. He pleaded not guilty waived examination and was held in 3000 bonds for appearance before the fall term of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Patrick McMahon
William
Kuhn
Education and pensions discussed by Senator Blair in Manchester
Senator Blair told a Post reporter in Manchester that the education bill would pass and act as a great level to lift up the Southern people by establishing a firm common school system. He argued government aid would enable understanding and future self-reliance after aid ends. He supported arrears pensions, noting prior entitlement and urging repeal to favor the greater number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Spectaan
Blair
Post
Congress
South
Narreg
Mud Horses Shine in Wet Saratoga Races
At Saratoga New York August 5 mud drenched the track yet four horses Violante Sunshine Lady Pulsifer and Viente raced in the one mile dash with Violante winning by a neck after a close drive Sunshine placed second and Viente third. Other races at nearby Hamden Park featured Honest John, Kaiser, John Linasee and Tom Sloan among winners in open to all and three minute classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Violante
Sunshine
Lady Pulsifer
Viente
Bonaleza
Fendon
Cambyses
Meriden
Marshall Luke
Golden Reel
Bob Lisle
Elkton
Judge Morrow
Sena
Palmer
Eastern Hampden Park
Ware
West Warren
Honest John
F. Bombard
B. G
Kennedy
G.s. Kaiser
Joseph Goddard
B. G. John Linasee
Tom
Harry
Henry M. Clark
Harry C
Timothy Sullivan
F. Gu
Blk
M. Polly
Dr. A. Auger
Blix
M. Pitcssicseessee Oo
M. Lovell
Billiard Show At Tremont House Ends In Wins For Schaefer
Last night a group witnessed balk line, cushion carrom and Azteen pool at Tremont House. Jacob Schaefer beat Frank Ives 300 to 163 in balk line, Schaefer also won the carrom 75 to 63. Master Peter Volz kept score, Ives displayed masse shots, Schaefer wowed spectators, while an amateur sank 100 balls in 106 shots in pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont House
Jacob Schaefer
Frank Ives
Schaefer
Ives
Peter Volz
Cheese and butter market report from Urica and Little Falls
Market notes from Urica New York dated August 5 show cheese sales across numerous boxes at ruling prices and cents per unit, including 500 boxes at 7 1/2 cents and 2274 boxes on commission, with butter sales listed by package counts and prices. Little Falls reports cheese sales of thousands of boxes at various fractional cent prices and dairy butter sales in packages at 16 to 17 cents, including farm dairy at 7 4 8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urica
N. Y
Little Falls
Quay's Presidential Ambition Discussed in 1892 Context
Philadelphia dispatch notes that Senator Quay may aim for the 1892 Republican nomination. The piece argues his mastery of party machinery could help him command delegates from Pennsylvania and other states, potentially letting him name a candidate or secure the nomination if not. It cautions that only unforeseen events will fix his path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quay
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Mahone
Harrisburg
Pennsylania
Four Arrested in Tobacco Store Burglary Case
Yesterday afternoon Officers Gaddis and Sawyer arrested John F. Martin Frank Meyer James Lee and William Shea for breaking and entering the tobacco store of P. and J. Fonseca at 834 Washington street and for the larceny of about 100 dollars in goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaddis and Sawyer
John F. Martin
Frank Meyer
James Lee
William Shea
P. & J. Fonseca
Washington Street
Watches and pin stolen from Mrs Baker in July
Mrs George M Baker of 44 Gloucester street reports a lady's hunting case gold watch valued at 150 and a diamond pin valued at 100 were stolen from her about July 14. She left home then and did not miss the articles until returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Baker
Gloucester Street
Late Ship News Delivers Diverse Atlantic Arrivals and Departures
New York reports at Aug 5 arrivals of the bark Persia from Antwerp and steamers Ealing Amicitia Dana Vertumnus and others bound for Rio Stralsund Baracoa Montego Bay and St Jago. Cleared vessels include Anzona Brooks Al satia and Havre Davison among many others with Port Natal and Manzanilla noted.
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New York
Persia
Antwerp
Ealing
Rio Janeiro
Amicitia
Stralsund
Dana
Baracoa
Vertumnus
Montego Bay
Jose d’Bueno
St. Jago
Anzona
Brooks
Liverpool
Alsatia
Woodhouse
Avonmouth
Maracaibo
Laksy
Michelsen
Hai
Halifax Carnival Opens With Regatta Wins
Halifax N S August 5 The carnival week opened with a gay city and visiting crowds. The regatta dominated today with the professional events completed and amateurs postponed to Wednesday. In the single sculls George Hosmer won with 20 minutes 40 seconds for McKay second and Lovett of Halifax third. The four oared race went to West End crew Boston with Belwea crew St John second and Spain Norris Halifax third in 17 minutes 40 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.S
George Hosmer
McKay
Lovett
West End
Boston
Belwea
St. John
Spain- Norris
Indignant Italians denounce boycott in New York
About 2000 Italian residents held a mass meeting to condemn a labor boycott of stores with Italian fruit stands. The crowd, including bankers editors lawyers and merchants, declared it unjust to condemn all Italians for one crime and planned to present the issue to authorities. They argued Italians commit crimes at no higher rate than others and blamed Irish agitators for stirring race tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barrett
Ayer’s Pills Praise From Doctors and Patients
Testimonials from physicians and users across Baltimore Oceana Chester Carlisle and Holly Springs laud Ayer’s Pills as safe effective relief for stomach liver troubles biliousness dyspepsia sick headach e and constipation. Endorsers include Dr T E Hastings Dr John W Brown and long term users like G S Wanderlich T P Brown G W Bowman and Thomas F Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
T. E. Hastings
Baltimore
John W. Brown
Oceana
Wanderlich
Scranton
T. P. Brown
Chester
G. W. Bowman
East Main St
Carlisle
Thomas F. Adams
Holly Springs
Texas
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Second Corps OF Cadets
Canada
Education and Pensions
Gsufferers
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Know & CO
North Market St
Fulton St
A.m
California Fruit
Bartlett Pears
A. T. Hatch
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Sales
Mortgagelp
Henry Pearson
Frank P. Mayberry
John 8
Hobbs
Edward O. Glidden
William C. Norcross
Copartners
Bofton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Dorchester
Bradford & Badger
Richfeld Street
Richardson Street
Semour W. Stevens
Hannah C. Swift
John 8. Hobbs
Adams & Brian
Court St
Richards & CO
New Yor
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