Ireland Home Rule and US-UK fisheries treaty debate
Senator Sherman argues for Irish self government and warns against dynamite tactics while criticizing the treaty with Britain over fisheries and tariffs. He envisions peaceful resolution through restrained retaliation and mutual hospitality, urging moderation if the Senate rejects the treaty. The discussion shifts to a Chinese labor ban as the Senate adjourns for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Great Britain
Chamberlain
Senate
United States
Liberal Party
England
Workingmen
Gladstone
Sherman
Beapex
Bayard
Alabama
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Sherman
Harrison
Canada
Cleveland
Frye
Evarts
Morgan
Committee On Foreign Relations
Messrs. Morgan and
Stewart
Three Amendments Considered to Ohio Centennial Bill
In Washington the House considered three amendments to an Ohio centennial exposition appropriation bill. Amendments proposed applying any surplus to Augusta and Richmond exhibitions, funding a Colored World's Fair in Atlanta, and supporting the Kansas City exposition. After debate all three were adopted, but the bill failed to reach quorum on final passage and the House adjourned at 3 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Outhwaite
Ohio
House
Senate
Columbus
Wise
Virginia
Augusta
Richmond
Henderson
Town
Atlanta
Warner
Emigration fare rates set by trunk line agents
The executive committee of trunk line passenger agents adopted emigration fares to Chicago. From New York or Boston the rate is $5, from Philadelphia $4.50, from Baltimore $4.40. The rates go into effect Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trunk Line
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Funeral notices pour in for General Sheridan’s widow
A cascade of condolences from military orders and state officials floods Nonquitt and other cities. Messages from Wisconsin Massachusetts California and Washington express sorrow for General Philip Henry Sheridan and pledge support for Mrs Sheridan and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
General Sheridan
Nonquitt
Colorado
Loyal Legion
Philip H. Sheridan
Victor A. Exvxurotti
Dr. Cross
San Francisco
Cal
Paillie H. Sheridan
California
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Sheridan
A. E. Hawes
W. R. Smepberg
Wasn Hiington
D. C
P. H. Sheridan
Mass
District of Columbia
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Philip Henry
M. P
London Papers Comment on Death of General Sheridan
London editorials on General Sheridan note his high rank and lasting memory The Daily News lauds him as a near peer to the greatest figures The Post praises his cash and brilliancy that endeared him to America The Standard says his country found a fitting man at a fitting time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
General Sheridan
The
Daily News
Sheridan
Post
America
Standard
Atlantic Yacht Club Regatta Reports Ten Mile Course
The Atlantic Yacht Club held its annual regatta from Commercial wharf around Fawn bar back to the wharf on a ten mile course. The report lists class winners and boat names including Lizzie F Daly Nellie B White Horse Wanda Norseman Bernadotte Scandia Comus Dolly Spitfire Neilie Maggie and others with times and corrected lengths. judge was S. J. Cushing and Wesley Gove served as judge's boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlantic Yacht Club
H.mls
H.M. S
Lizzie F. Daly
W. Daly
E. W. Dixon
Nellie B
J. E. Turner
White Horse
M. Brennan
Wanda
J. A. Gannon
Norseman
M. RK. Peterson
Bernadotte
Sampson
WY Buc
Suan Eae Ae
Tony
J.j.ahern
Scandia
C. Anderson
Comus, Wilson & CO
Corinne
W. F. Day
Dolly
Richard Franks
Whitewalls
Spitfire
Schreimburg
Neilie
A. Ellingson
Maggie
KE. Herbert
S. J. Cushing
Wesley Gove
Nearly All County Democrats Win Big in Alabama
In Montgomery on August 7, the Democratic state and county tickets faced minimal opposition. Republicans ran no county tickets in several counties and independents were scarce. Local races featured Democrats. the Legislature and Governor Seay favored with large majorities across nearly every county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MontcomMery
Ala
Seay
Maine Harbor Visitors Tour Scenic Ossipee Hill View
Mrs. Lamont leads a party of twenty from Sorento and Bar Harbor arriving by buckboard to Sullivan Harbor. They tour the boulevard and new harbor road, admire the Moorish lookout 250 feet above the sea, and enjoy lunch at the Chalet with Swiss waitresses in scenic costumes witnessing Maine coast beauty.
Families Find Pleasant Accommodations at Keyere House
Families discover comfortable rooms at Keyere House with reasonable charges. The article highlights welcoming staff, clean facilities, and convenient location for travelers seeking value and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyere Ouse
William P Davidge Obituary Recalls Half Century Stage Career
William P Davidge renowned actor dies on a railway train near Cheyenne Wyoming while en route to California with the Madison Square Theatre company. Born April 17 1814 near Ludgate Hill London he appeared in Drury Lane early and later in New York joining Daly's Fifth Avenue and Madison Square Theatre troupes. He credited with over 1000 parts including Touchstone Caliban and Dogberry and left a legacy as a faithful eccentric comedian with a long quiet career in American theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Davidge
William Davidge
Cheyenne
Wyo
California
Madison Square Theatre Company
William Pleater Davidge
Ludgate Hill
London
Eng
James
Drury Lane
Nottingham
Metropolis
Great Britain
Manchester
Sir Peter Teazie
Old Broadway Theatre
New York
Edwin Forrest
G. W. Burke
Lola Montez
Julia Dean
United States
Mr. Davidge
F. B. Conway
John Wood
Olympic Theatre
Winter Garden
Lewies
Caste
New Broadway Theatre
Broome Street
Daly
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Madison Square Theatre
Crabtree
Davidge
Brookoo
Boston
Dr. Pettyreise
Jim the Penman
Dr. Somerville
Montreal Shipping Declining as Port Receipts Fall
The Montreal port reports August customs receipts of 91,385 dollars, down from 123,761 last year. Since navigation opened, 220 vessels have arrived totaling 390,888 tons, versus 461 ships and 491,480 tons previously, a drop of 141 vessels and 100,592 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
Sprcran
Democrats Sweep Portsmouth City Election
The city of Portsmouth New Hampshire held a quiet election on August 7 with the entire Democratic ticket victorious. George E Hodgdon won the mayoralty by 562 votes over Henry A Yeaton. Aldermen elected were Ira C Seymour Albion Titlefield Daniel Casey Samuel Fletcher Michael Griffin True W Priest Daniel J Ayer David Mack and Henry Wendell all Democrats. The council remains Democratic and voter turnout was light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
George E. Hodgdon
Henry A. Yeaton
Republi
Ira C. Seymour
Albion Titlefield
Daniel Casey
Samuel 5. Fletcher
Michael di. Griffin
True W. Priest
Daniel J. Ayer
David Mack
Henry Wendell
Daly Wins First in Saratroca Billiard Tournament
In Saratroca N Y on August 7 Maurice Daly defeated William Sexton 200 to 92 in a 200 point cushion carroms match with 48 innings. Slosson beat Sexton in 56 innings earning a final tomorrow between Daly and Slosson for the purse of 1000 dollars, 750 to winner and 250 to runner-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratroca
N. Y
Maurice Daly
William Sexton
Daly
Sexton
Slosson
Lynn Shoe Industry Drives Strong Democratic Vote Outlook
In Lynn on Aug 7 speculation notes the shoe trade has improved in three months and most manufacturers back the Mills bill. The city is projected to cast its largest Democratic vote next November. B F Spinney, a leading local shoe maker, supports tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
B. F. Spinney
Engine disaster halts mill, 500 workers laid off
ProvipEnck August 7. A cylinder head blow at the Vons Kuket Woollen Mill this morning forces two thirds of the mill to shut for about a month and leaves about 500 workers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonskuket
Collision in harbor sinks two barks amid norther
VALPARAISO Aug 7 A norther last night caused two large barks, one English and one French, to sink in the harbor after a collision. Seventeen English sailors and seven French sailors were drowned. Five vessels were blown ashore and wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Canadian Pacific President Sir George Stephen Resigns
Montreals Aug 7 The Canadian Pacific Railroad Company’s meeting accepted the resignation of Sir George Stephen as president citing poor health and passed complimentary resolutions.
Man Arrested for Stealing Goods in Mariporo
A man who lodged at the Temple House for over two months was arrested for stealing from multiple local dealers and for receiving stolen goods. Missing articles were found in his room and others at Waltham, sent under an assumed name. His trial is slated for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariporo
Temple House
Waltham
Fatal fall at Everett grammar school stairing incident
Captain William H. Palmer died after a fall from a staging on the Everett grammar school building in Medford. He plunged about thirty five feet around six p m and suffered a broken neck and severe shoulder injuries before being taken home by police ambulance and passing away at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Metroro
William H. Palmer
Everett Grammar School
Main Street
Late Ship News from London and Seaports
London reports schooners and steamers sailing and arriving at multiple ports. The list includes the Pomeranian sailing to Montreal, Felicia arriving at West Hartlepool, and Sea Queen reaching Hull. A breakwater project at Billingsgate Island protects Wellfleet Harbor after heavy erosion.
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London
Pomeranian
Montreal
Felicia
West Hartlepool
Santiago
New York
Hull
Sea Queen
Thompson
New Hedford
Mahe
Seychelles
Cieavel
Portia
Dawson
Halifax
N.S
Herman Winter
Hallett
Boston
Alaska
Murray
Liverpol
City of Rome
Youu
Liverpool
Westernland
Randle
Antwerp
Vertumnus
Cook
Montego Bay
Lahn
Uhelners
Hremen
Celtis
Irving
Laomene
Kendall
Tatavia
McLaurin
Qakes
Saigon
Barks Virgo
Gladuleh
Cette
Tinnoyatte
Sancuenatte
Bangok
J. KK. Graham
Cochrane
Melbourne
Aeronant
Helms
St. John
N. B
Manson
Schultze
J. L. Coiter
Comeau
St. Andrews
N. Bo
Newburgh
Parsons
Windsor
Glendon
Calcutta
Domenico
Gloucester
Getion
Marseilles
Annie E. Rickerson
Nuevitas
Mary F. Pike
Clara Yiane
Hillsboro
Elias Runyon
Laura S. Hatch
Dean
Taunton
Pavillon
Pushaw
L. J. Sargent
Calais
Josephine Barber
Narrangansett Tier
Paul Seavey
Zamora
Rockland
George K. Jerguson
Belfast
Richard W. Denham
Gardiner
We.l
Barnstable Bay
Billiansgate Island
Wellfleet Harbor
Milliansgate
I. A. Chubbeck
London Matchmakers Fall to Women Workers Over Foul Labor
London July 23. A remarkable contest between labor and capital ends with Bryant & May yielding to organized pressure from unskilled girl workers. The strike by 1200 in the wood-match department and support from the London Trades Union Council, public opinion, and fundraising led to an unconditional surrender amid no violence. The incident highlights abuses such as fines, illegal deductions, and meal-room violations, sparking broader calls against harsh employer practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sredtav
Indon
England
Bryant & May
Bow
Messrs. Bryant
Sweden
Bryant & May’s
The
Star
Great Works
Mrs. Besant
Home Secretary
House of Commons
Bartholomew
Glasgow
London Morning Press
Bryant& May
London Trades Union Council
Organized Trades of London
Trades Council
St. James’s Gazette
the Star
Pall Mall Gazette
William Clarke
Fishery Question Debate Provokes Strong Crossfire
A reader letter to the Post challenges Senator Hoar's fishery speech, suggesting he favors Canada over the United States. The writer argues the treaty aims to define rights and protect American fishermen, while questioning Hoar’s stance on naval strength and foreign labor, and cites local anecdotes about fish supply and bait contracts to illustrate public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Atlantic
Pacific
Senator Hoar
Boston
England
Daddy Weaver
Daddy
Bill Suewis
Sean
Bill
Grand Circuit races open with favorites leading
Eighteen hundred fans attended Buffalo New York opening day of the Grand Circuit races. Jack won the 2:80 class for a $2000 purse with a 2:22%4 best. Bessemer captured the 2:26 class in 2:18%4. "T. T." won the 2:22 class in 2:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Buffrao
N. Y
Jack
Bessemer
T. T
Baldwin backs Cleveland in Connecticut endorsement
Yale law professor Simeon F Baldwin, a mugwump leader now with the New Haven Tariff Reform Association, accepts honorary membership in a local Democratic club and declares his vote for President Cleveland. He credits the party with economy, federal supremacy, states’ rights, and steady public service, urging Connecticut to support Cleveland again.
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Simeon F. Baldwin
Yale Law School
New Haven Tariff Reform Association
Post
Cleveland
Jefferson
Madison
Democratic Party
Democratic Arty
Publc
Washington
Connecticut
Amendment to Republican protection plank cited in 1885 letter
A letter to the editor from August 4 1885 in Winthrop criticizes a Republican protection plank. It suggests rewriting a sentence to imply the speakers act under the influence of the whiskey ring and foreign woollens manufacturers, advocating repeal of internal taxes over surrender of protective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiskey Ring
Winthrop
Magazine notes on James and other 19th century works
The August number of English Illustrated Magazine features Part I of Henry James’s The Patagonia with a vivid drawing room scene on Beacon Street and suspense around Miss Mavis’s loyalties. It also reviews Mammon by Maud Howe Elliott, notes on Postoffices and Telegraphs, and other literary pieces, poems, and engravings. St Nicholas Magazine follows with Two Little Confederates and other illustrated prose and verse for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patagonia
Henry James
Mr. James
Beacon Street
Gainsborough
Boston
Mammon
Maud Howe) Elliot
Lippincott’s Magazine
Hayne
St. Nicholas Magazine
Thomas Nelson Page
W. H. Rideing
John Burroughs
Books Received Last Week From Various Publishers
A list of new titles arrived including Robert Elsmere by Mrs. Humphrey Ward and The Tragedy of Brinkwater by Martha Livingston Moodey. Also noted are selections from premieres and meditations, war era works, historical fiction, poetry, travel volumes, and reference titles from Macmillan, Lee and Shepard, Cassell, Harper, D. Appleton, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Elsmere
Humphrey Ward
New York
Macmillan & Co
George O. Currie
Boston
D. C. Heath & Co
la Rose Blanche
M. E. M. Davis
D. Lothrop Company
Micha’s
H. Rider Haggard
Harper & Bros
Henry the Second
J. R. Green
Henry C. Watson
Lee & Shepard
Mexico
Mary Elizabeth Blake
Margaret F. Sullivan
Cassell & Co
Robert Browning
Nabby
Peleg Neusby
Rand Avery Company
Frederick Thickston
Ticknor & Co
W. D. Howells
Vicknor & Co
Fred
Cozzens
Brinkwater
Martha Livingston Moodey
Ninette
Provence
D. Appleton & Co
Everit Brown
Albert Strauss
A. L. Burt
Mrs Rives-Chanler Studio Fame Seeker Amid Rival Pubs
The Harpers and other houses race to publish Amélie Rives Cha nler stories with advances around four thousand dollars starkly contrasting the inflated thirty thousand figure. Ella Wheeler Wilcox praises her as the greatest living woman writer, while Rives-Chanler is noted for her Tam O Shanter style outdoor dress and early blooming literary prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sun
Harpers
Mrs. Rives-Chanler
Nicholas
Thomas Nelson Page
Lippincott’s Magazine
Amélie Rives
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Prin Sheridan
John R. McLean
Wis
Wisconsin
J. M. Rusk
Washincton
Coronga M. V. Sheridan
J. R. Hawley
Sewickley
Penn
Sueripan
Atlantic City
N.J
Vilas
William F. Vilas
Grand Army of the Republic
Joan P. Rea
ee _ Wis
M. V. Sheridan
U.S.A
Wisconsin Commandery
Charles Kina
Cuiiaco
Paive H. Sherman
Nonuitt
Calumet Club of
Henry J. McFarland
Calumet Club
Massachusetts
Myron P. Walker
Dept
Collonet M. V. Sheridan
Russell Young
Sullivan Harbor
Democrats
Saratoga
Canadian Pacific
London Matchmakers
Soda Springs
Ida
Magazine Notes
Mrs
Rives-Chanler
le P
Koya Aklig Powder Co
Wall St
N.Y
L. Foster Morse
Ofice
Warren Street
Boston Water Power Lands
Boston Water Power Company
Belvidere
Scotia
Cameria
Bothnia
Gro
F. Richardson
G. Kt. W. Bramar
Trustees
Horatio Harris & Coo
State Street
Tieurs Payw
State Streets
Bartlett
Socrates
J. C. Richardson
Friend Street
Canal Street
Lowell
Eastern
Fitchburg
New England
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
P. Brock
WW. P
Balce Live Stock Commission
John Fee
Lg Ace
W. P. Balch
Livestock Commision Agency
Devonshire Street
P. S
Balch
Custom House
L. Saltonstall
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Keadence
Warren Avenue
Richards
Chicago & West Michigan Raitway Company
Charles Merriam
American Bell Telephone Company
WM. R. Driver
Richardson & Boynton CO
Masa
Albert B. Franklin
Franklin Street
MAS
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