Senate debates appropriations and tariff bill progress
The Senate discussed the conference report on the appropriation bill carried 29 852 000 after reductions for public buildings and vaults. Changes included cuts to Alexandria Louisiana and other sites, with further amendments postponed. Leaders signaled delays on river and harbor and tariff bills as debate continued amid calls for rapid tariff action. The session adjourned at 6 p m with an agenda to resume next day.
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Senate
Cockrell
Allison
House
Alexandria
Beaver Falls
Penn
New London
Conn
Salina
Kan
New Haven
Chienzo
Treasury
Mare
Supreme Court
Globe
Post Office Department
Government Printing Office
Hoar
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Mr. Frye
Gorman
Frye
Maryland
Abirich
Maine
Edmunds
Dawes
Dolph
Plumb
Deficiency Bill Action and Mail Transport Inquiry
The House adopted a resolution urged by Mr. Bingham to obtain foreign mail transport agreements and payment terms. An amendment granting an extra month’s pay to congressional staff was approved. A bill applying the interstate commerce law to unincorporated express companies passed, and the House adjourned at 4:50.
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Washington
Bingham
Pennsylvania
United States
House
Clunie
California
Senate
Dunnell
Minnesota
Militia Brigade Fights Sham Battle at Warwick Plains
Providence Aug 7 The militia brigade encamped at Oakland Beach staged a sham battle at Warwick Plains this morning Colonel Thornton commanded First Regiment with attached infantry and cavalry elements while Colonel Moran led the Second Regiment with remaining batteries and gun sections Generals Rhodes and staff observed the exercise in defense and offense roles.
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Providence
R. L
Oakland Beach
Warwick Plains
Thornton
Moran
Lommand
Rhodes
Burning attack on Miss Annie Igeau in New Milford
Miss Annie Igeau, twenty, was awakened at 4 AM by fumes from burning bedding and severe pains in her arms and legs at No 158 South Main Street. A rogue crawled over the veranda roof and sprayed the sleeper with a powerful acid. An empty unlabelled vial was found in the room. The injured woman is severely burned and faces lifelong disfigurement.
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War Trerbury
Conn
Annie Igeau
South Main Street
Canadian official defrauded government, dies amid probe
Ottawa reports the death of W. B. Forbes, superintendent of the Greenville and Carillon canals, amid an investigation into allegedly falsified accounts. Evidence suggests he defrauded the government of about $5,000 annually for the past decade due to misappropriation and forgery.
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Ottawa
Ont
W. B. Forbes
Greenville
Carillon
Hunt Family Reunion At Stowe Farm Gathers 100 Plus
The Hunt annual family reunion was held at the Stowe farm in Grafton on August 7. An original poem was read, the annual election took place, and a traditional dinner and berry picking followed. Attendees included members from Georgia and multiple New England states.
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Grafton
Stowe Farm
Georgia
New England
Mrs Vanderbilt Hosts Lawn Party For 800 Society Guests
Newport R I Aug 7 Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt gave a lawn party this afternoon attended by 800 society people. The Mandolin Orchestra from New York and the Casino Orchestra provided continuous music. The piazza lawn and refreshment tent were adorned with plants and flowers.
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Newrport
R. L
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Mandolin Orchestra
New York
Casino Orchestra
Boy Found Unconscious in Water Near Stetson's Wharf
Seven year old Anthony Sloan of 297 Athens Street South Boston was found in the water at Stetson's Wharf at 3 30 yesterday afternoon in an unconscious state. He was removed to City Hospital and investigators believe he may have fallen overboard with the cause still undetermined.
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Anthony Sloan
Athens Street
Boston
Stetson’s
After Kemmler's Death Warden Blames Doctors and Edison Attacks Current Use
In Auburn N Y Aug 7 the town resumes normal life as surgeons and witnesses depart. Warden Durston defends the lethal-electric execution of William Kemmler, saying it was a success despite opposition. Edison faulted doctors for mishandling the current while Southwick defended the system and early reports of pain were downplayed.
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Aupurn
N. Y
Kemmiler
Durston
William Kemmiler
C. R. Huntley
Westinghouse
Kemmler
Drs. Shrady
Foster
New York
the Sun
Thomas A. Edison
Kemmles
Skun
Keminter
Spitzka
Auburn Prison
Associated Press
Judge finds Kreutzer Sonata not morally harmful
New York court hears Tolstoy book case as Captain McLaughlin and four street vendors face charges after selling a 25 cent edition alleging suppression by czar and postmaster general. Justice White questions admissibility and reads marked passages with Comstock. Case postponed. defendants paroled until tomorrow.
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New York
Sreeran J
McLaughlin
First Precinct
Nugent, Lang
O'Connell
Tombs
Tolstor
Kreutzer
William Wiggins
Essex Street
William McQuire
Bowery
Henry J. Boyle
Market Street
Stephen Sullivan
Catharine Street
Russia
United States
Pollard Publishing Company
Barclay Street
Anthony Comstock
Captain McLaughlin
Justice White
Comstock
Chemical Topics Discussed Newrport KK
The American Chemical Society continued its session at Masonic Hall with papers on Perissad laws relative intensity of chemical action between atoms Butschli's experimental imitation of protoplasm water analysis ammonia method US Geological Survey chemical work Indian grass oils nitrils on organic acids test for explosives Good Crucible as a silver voltameter indigo extraction and more A business session discussed organizing chemists nationwide and planned a conference The afternoon included harbor excision and a visit to Fort Adams.
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Newrport
KK. L
American Chemical Society E
Masonic Hall
W. R. Livermore
United States Engineer Department
L. H. Friedburg
The
College of the City of New York
Butschli
C. A. Siegfried
A. Abreneman
Cornell
United States Geological Survey
F. W. Clarke
F. D. Dodge
Columbia School of Mines
C. B E. Colby
C. E. Munroe
United States Torpedo Station
Morris Loeb
Clark University
Worcester
Thomas A. Morgan
Montreal
Fort Adams
Whaling Proposal For Gulf of Georgia By American Vessel
Captain J P Whitelaw owner and master of the American wrecking steamer Whitelaw submits to the Customs Department an application to hunt and take whales in the Gulf of Georgia B C He plans to use steam launches and modern patent guns to revive whaling which has not been pursued there for seventeen years and he believes new methods could make it a prosperous industry for the province.
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Ottawa
Customs Department
J. P. Whitelaw
Gulf of Georgia
B. C
Whitelaw
Fire Devastates Murray Hall at Pablo Beach
Murray Hall, an elegant four story summer hotel at Pablo Beach, burned down in the early hours. Fifty guests escaped with their belongings as the blaze consumed the upper floors and adjacent structures, including the Beach Pavilion and a railway station. The loss to Murray Hall’s owner, John G. Christopher & Co, is estimated near $225,000 with only $40,000 insured.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Aus
Murray Aall
Pablo Beach
Beach
Jacksonville & Atlantic Railroad
Murray Hall
John G. Christopher & Co
Christopher
Montreal
Moffatt College
Isle Perrot
Pestu
Moor
PrrrsgreLp
W. B. Bacon
Lenox
Territory vote shifts GOP sweep with alliance gains
Gururis Oklahoma Aug 7 The Territory trends Republican as Guthrie area counties elect nine Republicans to the Legislature by about five hundred. Stillwater in the northeast favors the Farmers Alliance to send four members, Reno county in the southwest likely to yield several Alliance members. Republicans poised for majority on joint ballot. Milton Reynolds elected delegate at large.
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Gururis
Guthrie
Stillwater County
Farmers’ Alliance
Reno County
Milton &. Reynolds
English capitalists buy Cumberland land works in Tennessee
Broomington Illinois August 7 Mr M T Scott of this city and a syndicate of English capitalists purchased the Cumberland law Works. The 46 000 acres lie in Stewart county Tennessee with 26 000 acres of rich agricultural land and the remainder mineral lands. The company has capital stock of 250 000 pounds.
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Broomington, Ill
M.T. Scott
Cumberland Law Works
Stewart County
Tenn
Commpany
Parade Preparations for National Encampment Week in Boston
From parade committee meetings details emerge on estimated turnout from states totaling about 35 000 ranks for the National G A R encampment parade. Street car restrictions and grand stand safety plans are outlined along with encampment week events and official souvenir program publishing authority.
Encampment schedule for John A. Andrew Post events in Boston
Encampment duties begin August 10 with 8:00 a.m. assembly at the post hall to receive Ransom Post 131 of St. Louis and escort to the hall on Chauncy and Essex streets. Monday August 11 features the Old Maryland Line posts and others, with receptions at Faneuil Hall and a public welcome for Governor Alvin P. Lovey of Indiana. August 12 plans include a grand parade and meals on the Common, and August 13 trains to the steamers Twilight and Nantasket Beach for shore dinner. Horace Greeley Post reception in New York veterans to meet at Old Colony station and proceed to Metropolitan Hotel.
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Committee On
Thomas R. Mathews
Potomac
Michigan
Louisiana
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Connecticut
Ti Nois
Georgia
New Jersey
North Dakota
Texas
Alabama
Vermont
New Hampshire
West Virginia
California
Ohio
New York
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Alger
Police Department
West End Railway Company
Washington Street
Northampton
Dover Streets
Dover
Boylston
Hanover Streets
Dover Street
Eliot Street
Shawmut Avenue
Chester Park
Fremont Street
Columbus Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Marlboro Street
Boylston Street
Arlington
Dartmouth Streets
Arlington Street
Marlboro
Beacon Streets
Beacon Street
Charles Streets
Bescon Street
Joan A. Andrew
John A. Andrew Post
St. Louis
Boston & Albany
John A. Andrew
Post Hall
Maryland Line
Wilson
Alvin P._ iovey
Indiana
Faneuil Hall
Post Quarters
Nantasket Beach
Ransom
Meade
Phil Kearny
Richmond
Mechanics’ Fall
Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley Post
G.A.R
New York World
Old Colony
Park Square
Metropolitan Hotel
Franklin Park
Electrc
Reception at Point of Pines and naval demonstrations in harbor
A reception and 6 o clock dinner will be held at Hotel Pines with Congressman A J Cummings of Greeley Post delivering an address. Typographical Union rooms will provide observation windows for ladies. Navy and War Departments report planned naval evolutions and salutes for the harbor excursion by delegates of the National Encampment, with Rear Admiral Gherardi and Fort Warren commandant coordination.
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Point of Pines
Hotel Pines
A. J. Cummings
Greeley Post
Union
Washington and
Kneeland Streets
Washington
George L. Goodale
Beacon Street
Boston
Mass
Baltimore
Atlanta
Kearsaree
Yorktown
Dolphin
Petrel
Vesuvius
Cushing
Jamis R. SoLey
Goodale
Navy Department
WasninGros
Gherardi
North Atlantic
J.R. Lovey
Navy
Secretary of War
War Department
Fort Warren
Preparations Underway for Veterans Encampment in Waltham
WantuAm Aug 7 extensive preparations are under way to host Kentucky and Ohio veterans during Encampment Week. Elgin post plans arrival Sunday and watch factory workers prepare to entertain fellow craftsmen. Citizens’ guarantee fund nears 1500 dollars with plans for factory tour and a camp fire and other features.
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Waltham
WantuAm
Kentucky
Ohio
Stevens
Elgin Post
Watch Factory
Citizens’ Guarantee Fund
Middle States rowing regatta highlights Newark outcomes
The second day opened with a light breeze and nearly perfect water. Winners included T McManus Metropolitans in junior single sculls, E Martin Jr Palisade Yonkers in interm singles, New Yorks in pair-oared gig, Varanas Brooklyn in senior double scull, Atalanta New York and Arthur Kull Elizabeth in various events, and Staten Island A C New York leading junior eight.
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Newark
N.J
T. McManus
Metropolitan Club
John Greenwood
Metropolitans
G. H. Bird
Tritons
E. Martin, Jr
Palisade Club
Yonkers
W. J. Mahoney
New Yorks
Atalantas
Arthur Kull Association
Varanas
Brooklyn
Ravenswoods
Long Island City
Atalanta
New York
Alcyone
Elizabeth
John F. Corbett
Iroquis Clule
Chicago
Ed Carney
Charles KE. Bulger
Albany
Eurekas
Staten Island
Electric belt line proposed for Fall River mills route
Prison commissioner Mr. Greene confirms plans for an electric belt line in Fall River to serve mills in the south and east with machinery coal and manufacturing goods. An engineer completed final route surveys from Old Colony depot along the shore toward Bourne mill and Kerr thread mall with potential passenger service in the future.
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Fallu River
Greene
Old Colony
Bourne Mill
Kerr Thread Mall
Eee Mae
Deadly kerosene lamp blaze claims Winchester woman
Mrs. George H. Hutchins of Winchester fainted and fell on a lighted kerosene lamp, igniting her clothes. The fire was put out but she died at 7 a.m. after immense suffering, age about thirty five, eldest daughter of Henry Lyman, leaving two children. Her husband, son of George Hutchins of Boston, was away from home.
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Krenz
N. H
George H. Hutchins
Winchester
Henry Lyman
George , Hutchins
Boston
Nome
First ascent of Mt Sir Donald by Swiss climbers
Ottawa August 7 A Special report states Mt Sir Donald in the Canadian Rockies has been climbed by Huber and Sulzer both of the Alpine Club. They reached the summit in seven hours from a midway camp and say the Government’s height estimate is too low by sixty feet. A full report and photographs will be sent to Surveyor General DeVille and the Alpine Club. They found the ascent harder than any in Switzerland including the Jungfrau.
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Sir Donald
Ottawa
Canadian Rockies
Messrs
Huber
Sulzer
Alpine Club
DeVille
Jungirau
Heavy taxpayers listed for Malden along with assessed values
Malden aug 7 follows names of leading taxpayers with assessed sums. John Cochrane Jr 1613 17 E 8 Converse 3556 54 G W Wilson 1980 67 Boston Rubber Shoe Co 7016 97 Webster & Co 2440 16 Malden & Melrose Gas Light Co 1691 20 estate of George P Cox 2023 40 B F Dutton 1072 59 R S G Dexter 1869 38 Alb Vannezar 1600 60 Cochrane Carpet Co 1215 55 Thomas Dowling 1080 14 Maiden Electric Co 1479 80 estate of Andrew Pierce 1698 25.
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Malden
John Cochrane, Jr
Converse
G. W. Wilson
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Webster & Co
Malden & Melrose Gas Light Company
George P. Cox
B. F. Dutton
Deserters From Chicago and Atlanta Naval Ships
Acting Police Superintendent Byrnes issued a general alarm to all precincts announcing 300 sailors and marines deserted from the ships Chicago and Atlanta. By 10 p.m. fifty deserters were recaptured and jailed.
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New York
Byrnes
Chicago
Atlanta
Carpenters and Joiners' Convention Revisions Advance
The Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners national convention again focused on revising the constitution. Officials expect the new document to be completed by tomorrow or the next morning.
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Carpenters and Joiners’ Convention
CuicaGco, Ang
the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Man on Highway Fight Ends in Shovel Blow and Broken Arm
In Manpen on August 7 James Meehan and Patrick Toohig, city highway workers, fought after a dispute. Meehan struck Toohig over the head with a shovel causing a gash and then broke his left arm near the elbow. Dr. Griffin treated Toohig before he was sent home, and Meehan was arrested.
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Manpen
James Meehan
Patrick Toohig
Meehan
Toohig
Griffin
Exciting finishes scarce at Rockdale Buffalo meet
Alfred S and Mocking Bird clash in a tight 2:17% heat as the day yields no dramatic conclusions. Dawson dominates 2:27 class with a new best 2:19 1/4 while Hal Pointer falters in the free-for-all pacing. Alfred S wins the 2:18 heat series, Calfornian Cal Ungers fake leads, and Sunol targets a 2:10% mark as track conditions stay cool and crowds near six thousand.
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Alfred S
Mocking Bird
Rockdale Driving Park
BuffaLo
Specra An
Dawson
Almont Weeks
California
Marvin
Almont Wilkes
New York
Lady Bullion
Fleet Calfornian
Sunol
Belle Hamlin
Mansfield
Goldsmith
James and
MHWNG
Bo Cks Noob Dueen
Luphce
Eersteerages
Dossie Hanson
Bowen
How
Nightingale
Andrews
Prince
Wills
Hal Pointer
Tom Hal
Toossip
Geers
Turner
Emma
Vurse
Alfred
Hime
Hickok
Doble
Fundry
Jet
Richardso
Eevee
Lang
Kit Curry
Kyxer
Ocean Excursion For Grand Army Week Set By Kennebec Co
The Star of the East steamboat will run an ocean excursion from Lincoln's wharf on Wednesday the 13th at 10 a.m. It will sail down the South Shore to Marshfield, pass Nantasket Beach and Minot's Light, cross Massachusetts Bay to Cape Ann, return via the North Shore and reach Boston by 6 p.m. Tickets are $1 at the wharf.
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Grand Army
Kennebec Steamboat Company
Star of the East
Lincoln’s Wharf
Loston North Ferry
Marshfield
Webster
Nantasket Beach
Lincoln's Wharf
Boston
Boston and Chelsea
Jamaica Plain Gun Club Scores Big at Clarendon Hills Meet
The Jamaica Plain Gun Club visited Clarendon Hills yesterday afternoon shooting sixteen events amid strong participation by members and visiting gunners. Results list numerous first place finishes for Adams Moore Needham White Bennett Herbert and others across Six Clays Six Blue Rocks and Three Pair Clays events with multiple teams and placements noted.
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Jamaica Plain
Clarendon Hills
White
Herbert
Adams
Moore
Bennett
Needham
Batertree
Ourth
Mendon Woman Reaches Ninety Ninth Birthday Milestone
Murorp reports Mrs Huldah Arnold of Mendon celebrated her 99th birthday on August 7. Born in Leicester in 1791, she moved to Uxbridge in 1800 and Mendon in 1888. Though somewhat deaf and nearly blind in one eye, she remains mentally sharp and recalls Washington’s death in 1799 and his 1797 New England tour.
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Murorp
Huldah Arnold
Mendon
Leecester
Uxbridge
Washington
New England
Ex President Cleveland Tours Lakeville With Party
Ex President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland visiting Lakeville from Marion spent the day enjoying scenery around Lake Assawalapseti with accompanying party.
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Lakeville
Cleveland
Marion
Lake Assawalapseti
Golden G A R badge presented to Major Hart at Cadet camp
In Salem Sarnem on August 7 a group of friends presented Major John W. Hart with a solid gold G A R badge at a Cadet camp. A lease was recorded from Land's End Associates of Eastern Point trustees to F H Nuno of Baltimore for the Turk's Head Hotel for three years at 2000 and half the gross receipts over 14000.
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Sarnem, Aue
John W. Hart
Land's End Associates
Eastern Point
F. H. Nuno
Baltimore
Turk’s Head
Beers Buoyed Man During Bay Sinking Tale of Schiffer
A humorous note from VN World recounts Ferdinand Schiffer of this city weighing 300 pounds who, after diving from the Thomas Morgan steamboat amid a warm night, floated for over an hour and a half aided by his fat. A steamboat rescued him by rope and hoisting him aboard, with Schiffer praising beer’s life saving effects.
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Ferdinand Schiffer
Schiffer
Shiffer Betook
Thomas Morgan
South Beach
Mr. Schiffer
Eries
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Executive Mansion
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