Populists discuss government railways plan
Chicago reports George Washburn of Boston and Colonel A G Fiske of Denver leading Populist figures in daily talks with officials bankers and railroad men to craft a government ownership scheme. They claim it could relieve finance and advance two party planks, amid transport declines and requests for receiverships.
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Chicago
George F. Washburn
Boston
National Committee of the People’s Party
A. G. Fiske
Denver
Pan-American Bimetallic Association
West
Washburn
Swan Boat Outing Returns to Boston Public Garden
The Boston Post hosts its annual Swan Boats outing on the Public Garden Lake from 9 am to 5 pm today and this week Monday through Wednesday. Children with coupons from Saturday’s or today’s paper may ride, with Lonergan guiding order and safety. The fleet, owned by Mrs. Julia F. Paget of 138 Mt. Vernon Street, traces its origins to 15 years ago when the first floats began as simple paddled-twin crafts named Dolly Varden Water Witch Rip Van Winkle and White Swan.
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Post
Boston Post
The
Boston
Mr. Lonergan
Swan Boats
Andrew J. Lonergan
Rs. Paget
Starkweather
Lonergan
Dolly Varden
Rip van Winkle
Eyes on Them ident's Message Said Just the Thing
A brief note reports an ident message stating the phrase Just the Thing was delivered to an individual or group. The item highlights the intended impact of the message and its simplicity. No further context or names are provided in readable text.
History of Congress to open extraordinary session tomorrow
The session will convene at noon tomorrow in Washington as the House and Senate prepare to consider the president's message. Little is expected to be accomplished in the first week due to committee work and pending guidance from the White House.
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GTON
United Ngress
Iider
White House
John C. Paige
Paige
Weather forecast for New England and Eastern New York
Forecaster reports cooler conditions Monday for New England with warmer Tuesday and fair interior weather. Local rains on the coast, westery winds. Eastern New York to see cooler temperatures and northerly winds with light rains, followed by fair weather.
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Washington
New England
New York
Insurance Beat Aide Through Circumstances ORe Lite
A fragmented note references revised plans and flexibility offered by Beat Insurance in the world. It mentions Nath Lire to J. T. Phelps State Agent at 159 Dev in connection with changes in circumstances and approved strategies.
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Nath Lire
J. T. Phelps
State Agt
President Cleveland's List Shows Quite a Majority for Him
In Washington on August 6 the administration released a schedule claiming strong confidence in a majority in both houses if its policy is endorsed. It cites a Senate tally for repeal with 47 in favor and 41 against, naming senators from Rhode Island to Wisconsin. A counter table from Senator Pugh shifts several names between repeal and anti repeal, altering totals and potential margins.
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Adribh
Rhode Island
Allleon
Towa
Bieckburn
Kentucky
Brice
Ohio
Caffrey
Louisiana
Call
Florida
Camden
Davis
Minnesota
Dixon
Dolph
Oregon
Frye
Maine
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Gibson
Marydad
Gordon
Georgia
Gorman
Maryd
Gray
Delaware
Hale
Hart Tennessee
Hawley
Connecticut
Higings
Hill
New York
Hoar
Massachusetts
Lindsay
Edge
McMillan
Michian
McPherson
New Jersey
Ander
Nebraska
Mills
Texas
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Morrill
Vermont
Murphy
Palmer
Illinois
Platt
Proctor
Quay
Pennsylvania
Sherman
Ith
Stockbridge
Michigan
West
Missouri
Vilas
Voorhees
Indiana
Washburn
White
Luisiana
Wilson
Iowa
Martin
Kan
Ore
Morgan
Iala
Pasco
Peffer
Pettigrew
S. Dak
Power
Mon
Pugh
Ala
Ransom
N. C
Roach
N. Dak
Shoup
Idaho
Squire
Wash
Perkins
Sal
Stewart
Nev
Teller
Col
Turpie
Ind
Vance
Walthall
Miss. White
Cal
Wolcott
Allen
Neb
Bate
Tenn
Berry
Ark
Beckwith
Wyo
Butler
S. C
Carey
Ware
Cockrell
Coke
Tex
Colultt
Daniel
Dubois
Fulkner
W. Va
George
Miss
Hansbrough
N. D
Hunton
Kirby
8. C
Jones
Kyle
Mantle
Blackburn
Harris
Cameron
Washington
Nomination Selections for Speaker In Caucus Battle
Washington Aug 6 ex Speaker Crisp was nominated by Democrats for speaker in the extra session and Tom Reed was named by Republicans. The caucus moved to fill clerk and sergeant at arms posts with Yoder and Snow tying at 98 on the first ballot.
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Washington
Crisp
Tom Reed
Holman
Turner
Georgia
Coombs
Hatch
Wilson
Kerr
Pennsylvania
Yoder
Ohio
Snow
Flood Wreck at Portland Reservoir Drowns Five
The Portland Water Company reservoir on the Eastern Promenade burst, releasing 20 million gallons in minutes. Houses housing Michael Lappin and Dennis M. Conley families were crushed. four people died including Agnes and Mamie Conley, 17 and 15, plus James Moseley, 18, and the Lappin family. Several residents narrowly escaped.
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Portland
Portland Water Company
Michael Lappin
Dennis M. Conley
Agnes Conley
Mamie Conley
James Moseley
Agnes
Mamie
John D
Mr. Conley
American Express Company
Fred Hutchins
Willis Street
Reservoir
Mr. Hutchins
Miss Edna Hutchins
M. A. Jones
Lewiston
Lappin House
Rs. Jones
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