My Tongue Is Tied Fred Douglass Resigns as Haiti Minister
Washington reports an interview with Fred Douglass who says he was asked to resign and that his successor may be white. He cites jealousy and press attacks over Mole St. Nicholas, contending he long pushed for U S control of Caribbean islands and opposed by opponents since abolition. He notes his color did not harm reception but spurred jealousy. Immigrant note details 127 Russian Hebrews arrived at Kost, 16 barred as likely public charges. bond terms set for release and landing.
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San Salvador Seizure Reported Threat to City of Panama
The State Department has not yet received information on the alleged seizure of the Pacific Mail steamship City of Panama at La Libertad San Salvador. San Salvador authorities reportedly threaten to seize the vessel at Acajutla for leaving without proper clearance. The department has telegraphed U S Minister Pacheco to investigate and report findings.
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New Weather Bureau Chief Harrington Reforms Bureau
Washington Aug 11 A dignified yet plain speaking professor Harrington becomes head of the Weather Bureau. He enforces a strict business tone and pushes merit system expansion, noting civil service limits hinder promotions and raise concerns about salary protections for staff beyond classified ranks.
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High Civil Service Reform Proposed for Meteorological Service
The speaker argues for promoting from lower grades and opening admissions to competitive exams for all, with rare exemptions. He expects meteorological service to fall under civil service rules in time, noting Professor Harrington refused to discuss Secretary Rusk’s civil service stance. A source close to the secretary confirms Harrington’s prior candor and clear policy stance.
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Deluded Young Lady Marries After Quick Courtship
Burrano New York Aug 11 Two handsome men William Wilson and Lincoln Whiting were arraigned in Police Court after a Rochester con man married a young Miss Kitty McClellan, daughter of a Rochester clergyman. They confessed to stealing $100 from Thomas Hunt before being brought back by a detective.
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Cadet Corps Attend Camp Essex Promotions Announced
At Camp Essex on August 11 the Second Corps of Cadets reported 183 present of 205 enrolled, the best showing yet. Visitors included Colonel Russell, Colonel Shatswell, and Captain John Pickering. Company B scored in the Dewsen medal shoot with Olney posting 31 of 35. Promotions: Pope and Cahill to first sergeant, Parker to sergeant, Dalton to sergeant, Webb to corporal. Officer of the day is Captain Osgood with Lieutenant Pes on guard.
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Supreme Court upholds newspaper right in Montana case
The Montana Supreme Court ruled to discharge J A Mac Knight, editor of the Helena Journal, who faced contempt charges for publishing a gossipy note about the Davis winning contestants. The court framed contempt as interfering with court business rather than enforcing sentimental respect, emphasizing a citizen’s rights alongside judicial authority.
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No Discord at the Weirs Festival Opens in Laconia NH
The second annual meeting and musical festival of the New Hampshire Music Teachers Association opened at the Weirs and runs to Friday. Prominent guests include George B. Frez from Germany Irving Emerson of Hartford Mrs J H Long of Boston Henry G Blaisdell of Concord and E A McDowell of Boston with sixty soloists ten pianists six concert quartets and six dramatic readers. Grand concerts are scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings with The Crusaders by Gade performed Friday.
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Medford Taxpayers Top List for 500 Plus City Taxes
Medford’s 2024 tax roll shows residents and non residents paying high sums to the town treasury. Notable names include Mrs Jane Dunster 830 dollars and Samuel C Lawrence 6285 dollars among residents. non residents include William and Thatcher M Adams 597 and Boston Maine Railroad 530 dollars.
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Fever Epidemic at Port au Prince
An epidemic rages in Port au Prince as a sailor from the French warship Diore dies and is buried. Several crew members are stricken with a virulent fever described by doctors as a pernicious illness akin to yellow fever or worse.
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No Rye Exports From Russia Prohibited
St Petersburgh August 11 A ukase bans the export of rye and rye meal of all kinds and brands from August 27 effective immediately. Authorities say the move aims to secure supplies amid concerns over domestic bread prices and shortages impacting civilians and military logistics. The decree lists rye and rye meal as restricted export commodities with enforcement spanning all ports and shipments.
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Electric Battery Advances and Long Distance Telephony
The Post discusses primary batteries as a future power source, noting limits of steam engines and the promise of new cells. It highlights a Lowell storage battery with rigid grid design, new compressed active material, and high efficiency. Also covered are long distance telephone cables, with New York tests reaching 750 to 1600 miles depending on transmitter, plus growing electric railways in western Massachusetts and new electric novelty devices and demonstrations in stores and London dinners.
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Creditors Meet Over M V Livingston Cycle Company
A meeting of about thirty creditors at Young's Hotel addressed the M V Livingston Cycle Manufacturing Company insolvency. The Investigating Committee cited assets of 126 664 and liabilities totaling 159 644. They urged halting Broncho machine production, adopting a chain safety, and extending claims at least two years with new funding. A five member committee was named to carry out these steps.
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Boston Marine Society Meets with $2600 Allocation for 74 Beneficiaries
At a noon meeting in the Mason Building, more than twenty veteran sea captains gathered to transact business. Captain Luther Fiske presided as president, approving a quarterly appropriation of 2600 for 74 beneficiaries. New members Willington M. Howes of Winterport and nomination discussions for Frank Lyman and Zadock Chase. Charles P. Houstis elected to a vacancy. Winslow Loveland joined the Membership Committee. A portrait committee reported completion of the Adams portrait and a safe transfer to the society.
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