Ontario in Flux Over Empire Loyalty and Union Ideas
Toronto August 5 Ontario politics show rising appetite for federation with the United States or independence from British ties. Immigrant populations, Ontario farmers and workers push for reforms while leaders like Goldwin Smith note federation’s failures in the Maritimes. Public debate centers on commercial union, tariffs, and Canada’s future amid European arms buildup.
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Toronto
Ont
SordAn
Toledo
Detroit
Niagara
Canada
Horse Pond
Ben Butterworth
Ontario
Markham
Victoria
Prince Consort
Goldwin Smith
Dominion
Quebec
New York State
Ohio
Michigan
Upper Canada
Great Britain
Manitoba
British Columbia
Toromto
Hudson Bay Territory
Labrador
Sarnenay
Lord Bacon
United States
Germany
Pacific
Europe
John Ross Robertson
Evening Telegram
Commercial Union
York
Chicago
W.lemarts
Butterworth
American Congress
Buffalo
New York
Robertson
Edgar A. Wells
Toronto Board of Trade
Smith
Henry W. Darling
Ottawa
Medicinal Alcohol List Reappears in Early Trade Text
A period notice lists medicinal purposes items including brandies port wines Tarragona wines Copenhagen cherry cordial cherry brandy coca wine infants foods liquid bread tokay wines.
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Tarragona
Copenhagen
Trade Advert 8 Pierce & Co Importers and Grocers
The trade supplied. S. 8. Pierce & Co. Importers and Grocers, at Tremont and Court Streets, offer a range of groceries and supplies for retailers and households.
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Importers and Grocers, Cor
Tremont & Court Sis
The Volunteer Wins Marblehead Race in Daily News Roundup
The issue reports a series of brief items including Hewins Hollis outfits at Hamilton Place and the Volunteer winning a race to Marblehead. It notes the Sachem’s win in the schooner class, stock market dips, gasps of political moves, and various accidents and local notes from New York to Boston.
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Marblehead
Sachem
Powderly
Detroits
New Yorks
Philadelphias
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Marion
Helen G. Smith
Wells College
Winona
Minn
Mooney
Miles
Tucson
Ali
Geronimo
Wishokton
Crocker
Southern Pacific
Commission
Baltimore & Ohio Common
Nickel Plate Road
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Annisquam
Woman’s Temperance Building Association
Chicago
Messrs
Ives
Stayner
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Roman
Philadelphia
Long Island Sound
M.D. Deveer
Boston
Henry Hastings
West Medford
Annie Donovan
Chelsea
Julie O’ Bren
Waitham
Craighead
Andover
Fall River
France and England clash over New Hebrides eviction
Le Paris reports France refuses to set a withdrawal date until England reveals Egypt policy and Suez neutralization terms. In London Sir J Ferguson says Britain never consented to French troops in the New Hebrides and will not delay withdrawal awaiting any Suez agreement.
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Paris
le Paris
M. Flourens
France
New
Hebrides
M Flourens
England
Egypt
Suez Canal
London
J. Ferguson
Foreign Office
House of Commons
Last Vestibule Train Runs to Bar Harbor Friday
The final Boston to Bar Harbor vestibule train leaves Friday September 9 with the last return trip the following day. Passenger demand is very heavy as seas hinder other routes.
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Boston
Bar Harbor
Mr. Blaine in Dublin During European Tour
James G. Blaine with his wife and daughters arrived in Dublin after leaving Glasgow and Belfast. He plans to spend time in Ireland to quietly observe conditions and assess Europe. He says his European experiences have not reconciled him to life on this side of the ocean and misses America's spring and nerve.
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MR. Blaine
Dublin
London
James G. Blaine
Glasgow
Belfast
Blaine
Ireland
Europe
Great Britain
America
Cabinet weighs proclaiming Irish National League in Britain
London reports a prolonged cabinet council sitting to decide on proclaiming the Irish National League. The meeting was adjourned until Thursday with a decision expected. Most members oppose proclaiming the League.
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Irish National League
London
League
Rich roast breakfast honors Simon Cameron at Wild West camp
In London a marquee breakfast for Hon. Simon Cameron was hosted by Buffalo Bill and Nate Salsbury. Attendees included Chauncey M. Depew and General Hawley. U S minister Phelps sent regrets from Scotland. Grilled ribs were served on rustic platters.
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Simon Cameron
London
Buffalo Bill
Nate Salsbury
Chauncey M. Depew
Maratalstead
General Hawley
Phelps
United States
Scotland
Boulanger Seeks Notoriety in Public Letter
Paris reports condemn General Boulanger’s letter to his seconds as an effort to reopen a settled question and keep his name before the public. It notes that M. Ferry is not expected to reply.
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Boulanger
Paris
General Boulanger
M. Ferry
Tyndall Attacks Gladstone in Scathing Review
Aug. 9 report from Lonnox says Professor Tyndall writes another harsh article targeting Mr. Gladstone. He argues the facts prove Gladstone is a mere resonant mask through which John Orley spreads fanatical treason.
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Tyndall
Gladstone
Lonnox
John Orley
Cholera Reports Across Italian Regions and Naples
Rome reports cholera as of Sunday with Alderno 25 new cases 11 deaths Paterno 9 and 4 Licolia 15 and 4 Bianca ville 11 and 4 plus smaller towns 14 and 11 Palermo 6 and 8 Resina 17 and 6 Catania 9 and 3 There were 604 deaths in Catania in July The government bans public festivals Naples reports 14 new cases and 10 deaths Malta records 14 new cases and deaths in the last 24 hours.
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Italy
Rome
Alderno
Paterno
Licolia
Biancaville
Palermo
Resina
Catania
Naples
Malta
Evicted at the Bayonet's Point in Knocklade
Alice Barry barricaded her house in Knocklade Antrim to resist eviction by police. A large force stormed the residence after volleys of stones and boiling water. officers captured the house by bayonet charge, with injuries and arrests reported among both sides.
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Durum
Alice Barry
Knocklade
County Antrim
Four Mile Race Stamford Bridge Carter Beats Coad
Carter of the Manhattan Athletic Club defeats Coad in a four mile race at Stamford Bridge with a time of 20 minutes 10 4 5 seconds amid a strong wind. Carter led every mile while Coad faded before finishing.
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London
Carter
Manhattan Athletic Club of
New York
Coad
Stamford Bridge
United States
Bayard
West
Washington
Temple of Chicago
Lees
Leicester
England
Grimsby
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Turnseverin
Vienna
M. Natchevitch
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
National Bank of
Killarney
Baltimore & Ohio Stock Dives to Five Year Low
Bourmers August 9 reports Baltimore & Ohio common stock fell to 147 percent intraday, the lowest in five years. By late afternoon bids rose to 150 and asks to 160, then after the close street quotes showed 175 bid.
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Bourmers
Baltimore & Ohio
Minister Fosters Order Sparks International Debate
Hanrax N S August 9 Minister of Marine Foster says cruisers should seize the schooners J H French and Argonaut outside American waters for alleged offences. Canadian officials cite international law and Rose v Hinely to argue seizures beyond territorial waters are invalid. Halifax reports British warships may assist to keep Americans from poaching, with vessels Bellerophon Canada and Pylades to leash Gulf shores. American schooners Frank Butler and Hattie E Linnell arrive at Arichat with limited catches.
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Hanrax
N. S
Sproran
Foster
J. H. French
Argonaut
Rose
St. Domingo
Law of Nations
Dana
Wheaton
Marine League
Canada
Ottawa
Free Press
Halifax
Gulf
Atlantic Coast
Admiralty
Admiral Lyona
Bellerophon
Pylades
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Frank Butler
Hattie E. Linnell
Arichat
Nickel Plate Road Deeds Filed In Cleveland
Two deeds of sale for the Nickel Plate railroad were filed in Cleveland today. The first, from master commissioner D W Caldwell to a purchaser committee including Vanderbilt Roosevelt Olcott and Kennedy, covers Buffalo to Chicago for 16 million dollars. The second transfers to Caldwell Wade Garrettson Hale and Brown the Ohio 240 miles plus stations and rolling stock for 23.55 million dollars.
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Cleveland
United States Recorder’s Office
D. W. Caldwell
F. P. Olcott
William K. Vanderbilt
James A. Roosevelt
John S. Kennedy
Buffalo
Chicago
J. H. Wade
George A. Garrettson
John ©. Hale
Harvey H. Brown
Ohio
Nickel Plate
Burton mines sold to Bessemers Consolidated Iron Co
The Gogebic Burton properties were transferred to Bessemers Consolidated Iron Co of New York. Ex-Senator Stephen W Dorsey is president Jesse R Grant secretary and Charles E Coon treasurer. The $2 820 000 price funds a $7 500 000 capital stock. The firm signed a five year deal with Great Lakes Steam Shipping to build fifteen ore vessels and ship 800 000 tons annually from Ashland to Cleveland at 50 per ton.
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Millwauker
Gogebic Iron Mines
Burton Properties
Bessemer Consolidated Iron Company of New York
Stephen W. Dorsey
Jesse R. Grant
Great Lakes
Reward Claims Stir Maine Hearing Over Graves McFarland Case
The Maine governor and council held a hearing on reward claims tied to the Graves and McFarland arrest. Sheriff Fielda, Deputy Devereaux, and others sought shares of up to 1000 dollars for information or arrest work. Legal counsel argued against many bids despite various officers and relatives presenting contracts or grounds for payment.
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Avausta
Graves
McFarland
A. P. Wiswell
Fielda
Devereaux
Robie
Herbert C. Penny
Allen
H. Holland
Marshall
Thomas
Oakland
Cal
Fred G. Pettangill
J. B. Longfellow
Washington County
Ofhers Whitney and
Bangor
Lewis A. Barker
Steamers Arrived from Global Ports in Latest Sailings
A log of ships arriving at various ports from New York, Philadelphia, Montreal, Glasgow, Liverpool, and more. Vessels listed include Moravia at Hamburg and Capulet at London, with origins such as San Francisco, Baltimore, and Dover. Dates range Aug 6 to Aug 9 with multiple routes.
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Hamburg
Moravia
New York
Hong Kong
San Pablo
San Francisco
Liverpool
Arecibo
Balanore
Catalonia
Boston
Glasgow
Concordia
Montreal
Carthagenian
Gibraltar
Ravensheugh
Rilo Marina
Porth Arne
Antwerp
Marseille
Havre
Portland
Bristol
St John
Nevada
England
Do Auth Godden
Kingston
Monte Rosa
Dundee
Finance
Rio Janeiro
Clement
Para
Vertia
St Johns
State
Livercosta
Aberlady Bay
Inia
Bona
Isle of Ight
Borderer
Londons
Newcastle
Rialto
Larne
Monaca
Genoa
Archimedes
India
Vast Marblehead Yacht Race Retreat From Calm Winds
News of a grand harbor festival after a two day race network. The Volunteer led the fleet to victory with the Mayflower and Sachem close behind amid light airs and shifting winds. Spectators crowded the shore as the Electra fired signals and a brilliant illumination lit the harbor tonight.
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Maraiencap
Sprozan
Nanepashemet House
Boston
V Volunteer
Anchorage
Camihoah
Priscilla
Atlantic
Dory
Electra
Sachem
Ahfair
Chummey
General Paine
Mr. Burgess
Robert Treat Paine
G. H. Richards
John Bryant
Joseph Fay
E. A. Willard
Hersa
New~port
R. Burgess
Pollock Rip
Chatham
Race Point
Mr. Morgan Messrs. Hi. Crocker
W. B. Bacon
J. G. Beresford
Charles Thorpe
A. C. Tower
Nauset
Highland Light
Marblehead Rock
Cape
Craven
Hansen
Palmer
Wanderer
Magic
Alot
West Chop
Pver
Stone Horse Shoals
Puritan
Volunteer
Mayflower
Jeeward
Cape Ann
Ker’s Island
Half-Way Rock
Tern Yacht Club
Ram Hill
Old Town
Great Neck
Eastern Yacht Club
Ectra
Mr. Morgan
Gerry
Titania
Weather Indications for New England and New York
For twenty four hours beginning 7 8 am Wednesday August 10 the forecast calls for slightly warmer conditions in New England with fair weather and southwest winds turning variable. Eastern New York may see slightly warmer temperatures with fair skies and generally southerly winds.
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Wasatxetos
New England
New York
Weather data snapshot from yesterday’s uniform observations
Yesterday’s meteorological record lists synchronized readings from all stations up to 10 p.m. across multiple locations. It notes temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation consistent with the standard observational moment.
Shipping Roundup off Boorumar and Nearby Ports
Aug 9 entries list schooners sailing to Philadelphia New York Nantucket and Rockland with destinations and masters. Vessels in port include Mary E Iver and M J Elliot while Robert D Rhodes from Portland leaked badly and will be hauled. Aug 4 arrivals include steamers Rhynland Antwerp and Baracoa with captains listed.
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Boorurar
W. F. Parker
Holloway
Philadelphia
Oregon
Loyd
Rockland
New York
W. H. Row
Moran
East Boothbay
Nantucket
Mary E. Iver
Hodgdon
M. J. Elliot
Tharetin
Boston
Endeavor
Patterson
Robert D. Rhodes
Welch
Portland
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Hamilton Place
Fyndall
Hudson Bay
National Electric Lght Association
Timothy Callahan
Edward Leonard
Skiff
Nowlin
Joseph P. Lincoln
Back Bay
Hancock
Consolidated Street Railway Company
West End
New Hebrides
Jin
the Bar Harbor Limited
General Foreign News
Commodore Canfield
J. F. Tams
Philip Schuyler
Mr. Homans
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Etranger
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Cinderella
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Peree
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U. S. AL
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Signal Service
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Northfield
Albany
Newark
Ames
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Knox
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Pittsburg
Canaiae Saisiens
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Mackinaw
Marquette
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Dodge City
Ft. Custer
Huron
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