Debate Over Free Fish and Tariff Ties in Senate
The Senate debated British free fish in a tariff treaty with Canada, clashing over whether duties should fall away. Senator Hale challenged Mr. Morgan and the Democratic stance while others attacked the New Hampshire senator and praised President Cleveland as steadfast. The exchange ended with mutual compliments and the Senate adjourned at 5:50.
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Alabama
United States
North Pole
Hale
Mr. Morgan
Democratic Party
Great Britain
Senate
Morgan
Maine
Lee
Blair
New Hampshire
Cleveland
House Debates Chinese Treaty Bill and French Spoliation Claims
In Washington August 9 the House, after referring the Senate treaty bill to the foreign affairs committee, debated the French spoliation claims. Buckley opposed payment, calling it plunder. Hooker supported payment as justice, Turner and Jackson offered opposing views, then the committee rose and the House adjourned.
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Washington
House
Morrow
California
Senate
United States
China
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Buckley
Pennsylvania
France
Hooker
Mississippi
Turner
Georgia
Jackson
Five More Pleasant Contests At Saratoga Races
Saratoga Aug 9 large crowd and fine track. Prose won first race 1:48 with Grisette second Lilax third. Calicute took the second in 1:08 with Button second Blue Rock third. Wary captured the third in 2:10% Hypocrite second Daruna third. Petulance won the fourth 1:16% with Bellwood Amos second. Monte Cristo won the steeplechase of two and a quarter miles, Willie Palmer second, Killarney third, Tennessee scratched. mutuals paid various sums.
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Saratoga
Sprecrau
Prose
Grisette
Lilax
Mutuals
Calicute
Button
Blue Rock
Wary
Hypocrite
Daruna
Petulance
Bellwood
Amos
Killarney
Tennessee
Monte Cristo
Willie Palmer
Susie S Reduces Her record to 2:18
Burrato New York August 9 Five thousand attended the races today The unfinished free for all was won by Guy in easy style Best time 2 18 Spofford won two heats in the unfinished 2 20 trot Van Negs substituted after Thornless fell Newton 8B led a 2 17 4 best time Susie S lowered her mark from 2 20 to 2 18 The 2 18 trot unfinished Charlie Bogie and Fayonia won heats with best time 2 13
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Burrato
N. Y
Guy
Spofford
Spofferd
Thornless
Yorks
van Negs
Lady Whitefoot
Newton
Houri
Susie S
Susie
Charlie Bogie
Fayonia
British Republicans Club Formed by British Born Americans
A meeting at 176 Tremont Street last evening formed a Republican club for British born American citizens. The group, led by William Wilson, aims to mobilize British born voters, endorsing the Republican tariff plank and municipal reform while debating club name and organizing rules.
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Ebenezer M. McPherson
Noddie Island
Tremont Street
B. F. Campbell
John E. Russell
Leicester
Campbell
James Russell Lowell
William Wilson
William E. Tait
Republican Club
Great Britain
United Action
Republican Party
United States
Wilson
McPherson
St. Patrick’s Day
the Boyne
Treasee S. W. French
William East
American Citizens’ Republican Club
R. T. Colton
W. Bb. Quigley
I’. Randall
Prevost
General Council
General Executive Council
Ishink
James Wemyss, Jr
General Association
Michigan Republicans Name Luce for Governor at Detroit Convention
Detroit Aug 9 The Republican State convention reassembled with G W Farr named permanent chairman and E M Trish as permanent secretary. Cyrus W Luce was unanimously nominated for governor James McDonald for lieutenant governor G R Osman for secretary of state and other incumbents renominated by acclamation. The platform endorses Harrison and Morton pledges protection to native industry reduces surplus supports local option law and liberal pensions for veterans. The convention adjourned at 1 45 p m.
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Detroit
Mich
G. W. Farr
Grand Haven
E. M. Trish
Kalamazoo
Cyrus W. Luce
James McDonald
G. R. Osman
George L. Maltz
H. H. Aplin
Roscoe D. Dix
Luce
See
James McMillan
Burton Parker
Stephen V. P.trowbridge
Edward E. Edwards
Philip Padgham
Stephen V. R. Trowbridge
Joseph Estabrook
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Percy F. Power
State Board of Education
Russell A. Alger
Isaac Cappen
Ottawa County
Hollander
Harrison
Morton
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Michigan
Congress
Maine Republicans Hold Large County Convention in Alfred
The largest Maine Republican county convention in years met at Alfred with three bands and many white hats. Officials nominated for state and county offices include Charles H. Frost and L. H. Kendall as U S Senators candidates and Isaac Hanscom as county commissioner. A mass meeting featured speeches by Thomas B. Reed and Henry B. Cleaves.
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Alfred, Me
Frank M. Higgins
Limerick
Charles H. Frost
Sanford
L. H. Kendall
Biddeford
Robert W. Lord
Kennebunk
Isaac Hanscom
Lebanon
Nathaniel Hobbs
North Berwick
Frank Wilson
Samuel C. Hamilton
Saco
Horace H. Burbank
Charles H. Prescott
Thomas B. Reed
Henry B. Cleaves
British-American Association of
Barn
Sagadahoe County
Republican Convention
Benjamin F. Hinckley
John W. Ballou
William T. Hall
Cyrus W. Longley
Charles D. Newell
Stephen W. Carr
Francis W. Weeks
John G. Richardson
Purrington
J. R
State Street
J. W. Donigan
E. A. Buck
G.S. Kimball
Harrisburg
Penn
Davis
Loyal League and Tippecanoe Club
Bangor Band
First Ward 8 Democratic Club Meet Aug 18 in Lynn
In Lynn on Aug 9 the new Ward 8 Democratic Club announces its first regular meeting for Aug 18. Formed last week, it aims to be among the state’s largest such groups and backs a citywide push for Democratic success in November. The club critiques Harrison’s labor stance and predicts Lynn may become a Democratic city after the election.
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Lynn
SpeciAu
Ward 8
Democratic Club
Democratic Party
Harrison
Republican Party
Loth
Their First Flag in Ballardvale Campaign Night
Ballardvale Republicans raise their first flag amid a large crowd in Liberty square Andover Republican Club attends with a band Judge Poor of Andover and Selah Merrill ex US consul at Jerusalem speak along with local officials Barnet Rogers and L H Sheldon from the Lawrence American among others officers of the party trumpet patriotism and rally support in the campaign event
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Baliaarovaale
Sprciav
Andover Republican Club
Liberty Square
John H. Chandler
Judge Poor
Andover
Selah Merrill
D.D
United States
Jerusalem
L. H. Sheldon
Lawrence Amerian
Barnet Rogers
Trax
Fletcher claims Mills bill harmed by free trade fears
A speaker condemned the Mills bill in strong terms and cited alleged evils if flax were freed. Ex-Senator New ton P. Frye urged protection and argued revenue cuts should come from ending internal taxes. He accused The Post of inconsistency for posing as independent while supporting Cleveland and Thurman. Democrats plan to raise a flag soon.
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Newton P. Frye
North Andover
Cleveland and Thurman
Reunion of Free Soilers marks 40th Buffalo convention anniversary
In Greenfield Aug 9 veterans of Franklin county Free Soil party held a Mansion House reunion. R W Field opened the meeting with Critten den presiding. Speakers included Bardwell Myrick Oakman Albee Trow Parsons Stowell Moors. Fifty four veterans attended, about half the county total.
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Greenfield
Free Soilers
Franklin County
Mansion House
Buffalo
R. W. Field
Buckland
Crittenden
Samuel D. Bardwell
George W. Myrick
Shelburne
R. N. Oakman
Montagne
Warren Albee
Charlemont
Josiah Trow
A. C. Parsons
Northfield
Samuel H. Stowell
New Salem
Charles Sumner
United States Senate
John F. Moors
C. L. Fisk
Campaign Notes From a Fractured Political Scene
A meeting is set for next Saturday at Dedham McLane's Hall to form a Cleveland Thurman club. Brookline GOP recognizes John W. Candler as Republican congressional candidate for the ninth district, with others invited to withdraw. Weymouth GOP forms a club led by Lovell Raymond Mahoney and others. Prohibitionists organize with Clevery Turner and Pratt as officers. Governors with three terms cited. Ames explains personal service to the state and hints at future campaigning. British-American voices critique Republican campaign tactics. Democrats Alger and Lewis return from Nantucket to plan state convention date. Springfield Republican notes caution on frankness. Athol Republicans host flag raising with Beard Conant and Smith, with Orange and Petersham bands.
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Dedham
Commonwealth
Ames
Britain
Cleveland
Alger
Lewis
Democratic State Committee
Nantucket
New York
National Organization
State Committee
Blaine
Boston
Harrison
Morton
Springfield
Republicans
Athol
A. W. Beard
Judge Conant
Greenfield
S. P. Smith
Orange
Petersham
Second Cadets Camp at Camp Essex Opens Busy Fourth Day
The Fourth day of Camp Essex in Salem reports hot but pleasant weather and full duty routines. Strength lists 8 field staff, 3 non commissioned staff, 24 in the band, and multiple companies totaling officers and men. Visitors include Lt Colonel Hobbs and Lt Colonel Parker Browne as Company D shines at the ranges. A Sheridan memorial service closes the day with remarks, music, and prayers. tomorrow Lt Governor Brackett and staff are to visit for the review.
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Camp Essex
Salem
Peck
Baker
Johnson
Horton
Hobbs
A. Parker Browne
Thomas Corcoran
West Point
David Low
Warner
Sheridan
Dalton
Butler
Missud
Brackett
Leary’s log ship passes Watch Hill bound west
New London Conn Aug 9 Leary's big log ship towed by tugs Underwriter and Ocean King passed Watch Hill this afternoon bound west. It anchored two miles south of Fisher's Island at 4 o'clock and will go through the Race with the ebb tide, then down Long Island Sound to night.
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New London
Conn
Arrival of the Yachts for the Goelet Cup at Newport
The Newport race day opened with the New York squadron arriving off Newport Rhode Island around 3 pm. Puritan Mayflower Sachem lead the sloops while Sea Fox and Volunteer trailed. Fog later enveloped the harbor, delaying official timing by Electra until after 10 pm for fifty three yachts. Commodore Gerry indicated the race would sail tomorrow if weather permits.
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Newport
R. I
New York
New London
Mayflower
Volunteer
Miranda
Sachem
Inners
Point Judith
Watch Hill
Electra
Old Colony Steamboat Company
Gerry
Ambassadress
Dauntless
Norseman
Palmer
Wanderer
Gitana
Montauk
Columbia
Troubadour
Varuma
Grayling
Atalanta
Elna
Marguerite
Troquois
Halcyon
Princess Ee
Eens
Ak O
Triton Sewer Ee
Agala
Seee Skh
Eeere Whim
Se Curlew
Pocahontas
Athlon
Cinterella
Gariota
Berti
Eeee
Conncora
Ceees
Regina
Haas Succeeds in Wachusett Regatta Single Scull
In Worcester Aug 9 the Wachusett Boat Club regatta’s second meet saw George Webb and William Kennedy win the double scull by two lengths over Dorsey and Rochette in 13m 2s. Fred Haas dominated the single scull, leading from the start to win in 14 minutes, beating Barrett and O Malley for second. Haas retains the season badge after a rapid rise to shell racing last May.
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Worcester
Wachusett Boat Club
George Webb
William Kennedy
Thomas Dorsey
Nelson Rochette
Fred J. Barrett
Fred Haas
John O’malley
N. Rochette
Haas
Webb
Rochette
Barrett
O'Malley
Orher
Teemer Wins Single Scull Race at Round Bay
Barrimore Aug 9 A purse of 1000 dollars was at stake in a three mile course with a turn on the Severn River at Round Bay. Competitors Teemer Hosmer Gaudaur Hamm and McKay started strong, Gaudaur led early, Teemer surged ahead to lead at the turning stake.
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Barrimore
Round Bay
Severn River
Teemer
Hosmer
Gaudaur
Hamm
McKay
Gandaur
Leemer
Teemer Captures Win In Tight Race At Time 20m 25s
Teemer crossed first by a length over Gaudaur after a foul by Hamm during the leader’s challenge. Hosmer fought hard but settled for third as Hamm relinquished the race. Time recorded as 20 minutes 25 seconds.
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Hamm
Hosmer
Teemer
Gaudaur
Drummers at Dinner Honor Drummer Goodwin and New England Grocer
A New England Grocer banquet at United States Hotel celebrated Ben Johnsons testimonial to traveling salesmen. James praised enterprise while Harry J Goodwin of Chase & Sanborn won the Drummers Watch after 3000 ballots. Notables including Elijah A Morse and Howard W Spurr spoke on marching into merchandising with character and tact.
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James
New England Retail Grocers’ Association
United States
New England
Benjamin Johnson
Harry J. Goodwin
Goodwin
Chase & Sanborn
Morse
Howard W. Spurr
Johnson
Charles D. Sias
Merchants and Drummers’ Club
George S. Spurr
J. Benjamin
Martin A. Fowle
Fred B. Husernebe
William H. Bain
F. P. Tucker
George 8. Brooks
Hanson B. Rogers
C. Frank Hurley
J. A. Litchfield
J. H. Wright
S. B. Clapp
W. H. Chang
C. W. Willis
A. L. Woodruff
Austin H. Eaton
William M. Flanders
Charles H
England on tariff reform and Cleveland’s policy
From the Manchester Guardian and Birmingham Post reports English observers weigh the sense of victory in free trade ideals against American protectionism. They caution that Mills tariff changes may blunt English advantage, while praising Cleveland’s stance as a purist faith.
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Manchester
Eng
Guardian
Cleveland
America
United States
Birmingham
England
Congress
Michael Buckley Dies After Fall From Window
Michael Buckley, aged 48, died last night at City Hospital from injuries after falling from a third story window at his home 1 Culvert Place. The accident is being investigated by local authorities.
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Michael Buckley
City Hospital
Culvert Place
Post the Bunco Man Is Here Swindler Charged at Charlestown
Inspector Gerraughty arrived last night on the nine o clock train with George Post who is charged with swindling David W Simons of Charlestown out of $3000.
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Post
BUNCO
Inspector Gerraughty
New York
New England Road
George Post
David W. Simons
Charlestown
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Arraicnsa
Lynn Democrats
Ward 3
Ballardvale
Buffalo Convention
Candler
Cer and
Heridapn
Keers
Royal Aking Powder Co
Wal St
Foster Morse
Omice
Warren Street
Boston Water Power Lands
The
Boston Water Power Company
Melvidere
Scotia
Cambrian
Bethnia
Geo. F. Richardson
G. T. W. Braman
Trustees
C. W. Clapp
John D. Willis
Sarah EK. Willis
Suffolk
Massachusetts
Thomas J. Peirce
Woburn
Middlesex
Brighton
J. O’riordan
W. A. Mason
Middlesex South
Dearborn
Summer Street
George Livermore
James O’riordan
Charles H. Snow
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Prunes
Bartlett Pears
Crates
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Warren Avenue
Custom House
D.ass
L. Salton
Richards & CO
George Mugford
Clinton Gage
Washington Street
United States Military Prison
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Pacific Coast
James W. Pope
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