Rail traffic booms with miles of track laid nationwide
Over 6,000 miles of railroad were laid in seven months and up to 10,000 miles may be built by year end. July Braestreet cotton reports crop from fair to good with prospects toward a full average yield. An assessment circular addresses a deceased senator, causing post office confusion about delivery. Hubbell is urged to deliver it personally.
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Jumbo a Teetotaller and Jesus a Total Abstainer
The Advocate headlines Jumbo a Teetotaller and Jesus a Total Abstainer. The editor likely aims to pair Jumboj and Jesus to push abstinence, but many readers may see it as sacrilege and subvert the intended moral argument.
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Congress Passes Knit Goods Bill Despite Flaws
Special Despatch from Washington reports Republicans opposed measures for farmers and workers yet passed the knit goods bill amid a clerical error. The bill, amended briefly, faced doubt over its exact meaning, but is expected to become law. Debate included proposals to reduce wool duties, but amendments were rejected. Adjournment is anticipated with about 160 members in Washington.
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Four Americans in Irish Prison Cases Referred to House
A presidential message transmits a state department report on American citizens reportedly held in Irish custody. It lists O Mahoney McSweeney Slattery and Gannon as remaining prisoners with varied naturalization statuses. Ireland offers discharge if they depart for America, which was refused. Minister Lowell is pressed to secure speedy trials.
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A Violent and Unusual Struggle for Governor Nomination
Report highlights a heated fight to nominate a governor candidate with talks of money used to secure delegates and a favorable outlook for democracy. The piece frames the battle as aggressive and controversial, signaling tension within the party and impacts on public confidence.
Portlands Kingsbury Leads Forenoon Meeting On Intemperance
Kingsbury of Portland presided and delivered the opening speech at the forenoon session. J K Ogood of Gardiner gave an address recalling vivid scenes from life as a drinking man. 86 C Torsey and G W C of Maine Good Templars closed with a warning against intemperance and call to action.
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Destruction of Central Bridge at Lowell Shocks City
Destructive fire at 3 am destroys Lowell central bridge over the Merrimack, isolating Centralville from the city core. Boott Cotton Mills use of portable engine causes the blaze. four firefighters fall roofing, one seriously injured. Plans announced for rebuilding a 585 foot iron bridge not to exceed $100,000, with steam tug service for free public transit.
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Fighting in Egypt reports heavy losses after sharp engagement
Despatches from Alexandria describe a daytime clash near Mahatla Junction where a Nordenfeldt and 40 pounders mounted train led a reconnaissance in force. British forces including marines, South Staffordshire regiment, and mounted infantry pushed Egyptians from key positions, inflicting heavy casualties and taking prisoners.
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Hurd and brother in dispute ends in fatal shooting
Eugene Hurd of Maine Stream village Harmony shot his brother Howard W. Hurd during a note dispute on Saturday. William English alias William Mervin alias William Martin arrested in Bangor for stealing a horse and carriage from W Woods worth of West Pembroke and a horse from Elisha Woodbury Small of Cherryfield. The missing horse fled between Franklin and Cherryfield before English turned up in Bangor with the horse and Woods worth's carriage. He sold the carriage in Brewer and attempted to sell the horse in Bangor but was suspected, arrested after evidence of guilt. Small and Woods worth reached Bangor Sunday evening. the prisoner was taken to Cherry field.
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Yachts Arrive at Isles of Shoals for Week Ending Aug 5
New Hampshire reports yachts Leader Kelvie Tarolinix Peerness Wanderer Edith Zulu Active and Addie arrived at the Isles of Shoals for the week ending August 5. Mackerel catches remain light with 2,000 extra-size fish taken at the Weirs mouth of the harbor. A mass meeting of Spiritualists was held at Blodger's landing on Lake Surapee with George A. Fuller of Dover Massachusetts, president of the Lake Surapee Camp Meeting Association, as principal speaker.
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Tragedies Reported Across Vermont This Saturday
Herbert Parker 26 of St Johnsbury jumped from an express train and died instantly. William Fenwick dove from a bridge into Waterbury Creek, struck a rock, likely fatal. Charles Gardiner of Pownal, helping fell a pine, was badly injured with skull fracture and spinal damage. Robert Johnson of St Johnsbury was shot dead, with his wife’s account tying his death to financial trouble and a pistol shot. an investigation will be held.
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Pirates of Penzance at Boston Museum Tonight
The Boston Museum presents The Pirates of Penzance with a cast including Mesers W H Seymour J B Mason Percy Cooper and Misses Gertrude Franklin Rowe Temple Trive Perry Clara Elison and others at Oakland Garden Also Irish Aristocracy at Muldoons Picnic by Messrs Barry and Fay at Oakland garden tonight The supporting company is strong and the comedians are popular drawing large audiences.
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