Potter Congressional Committee Resumes Sessions in New York
The Potter Committee convened in New York City with Senator Matthews cited in a summons. Gen Butler argues California can tax discriminate against Chinese but cannot halt emigration. Aldermen order Metropolitan Railroad to withdraw from Columbus Avenue. Yellow fever spreads along the southern coast and Mississippi Valley, hampering business and travel. Wallingford tornado donations rise. a proclamation appeal to churches is planned. Pedestrian Daniel O Leary begins a 400 mile walk from Music Hall. Indian floods devastate crops and cause widespread distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Congressional Committee
New York City
Matthews
Gen. Butler
House
Dennis Kearney
California
Board of Aldermen
Metropolitan Railroad Company
Columbus Avenue
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Mississippi Valley
Wallingford
Conn
Gov. Hubbard
Daniel O'Leary
Music Hall
India
New York Yacht Squadron Arrives at Newport Race Start
The New York Yacht Squadron and auxiliary vessels arrived off Brenton's reef light ship and anchored in the harbor. The fleet included schooners Restless Clio Rambler Estelle and others, with the Thistle from Boston joining. Races to Edgartown set for tomorrow with starts at Clarke's Point and West Chop buoy, timing to be measured by gun salutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reptorp
Mass
New York Yacht Squadron
Restless
Clytie
Rambler
Estelle
Clio
Dreadnaught
Madeline
Intrepid
Foam
Nereid
Vision
Gracie
Regina
Vixen
Active
Recreation
Volante
Newport
Brenton
Reef
Clark's Point Light
Ss. W. Kane
W. H. Thomas
J. J. Alexandre
Palmer’s Island
Thistle
Boston Yacht Club
E. C. Palmer
New Orleans
Wareham
Capt. Bessie
B. F. Gibbs
John Beckerman
Edgar Robinson
F.W. Mu
Brenton’s Reef
Gee
J. Th. Platt
C. J. Osborn
Matelle
D. Saith
W.H
Portman
J. D. Dickerson
Regino
Dsenece Acuye
Oerycepenaence Vision
Alexander
Viper
F.C. Lawrence
N. Kane
Caramaria Nereid
Anson P. Stokes
H. T. Stusgee
Hitchcock
Julian
William May
Lloyd Aspinwall
Yacht Club
Edgartown
Clarke’s Point
West Chopbury
West Chop
Sea View House
Oak Bluffs
Bartholomew McGrail Murder Reported in Pattison
Investigators believe Bartholomew McGrail was murdered in Pattison on Aug 12 and his body left on the Erie Railway track near Passaic bridge. A freight train cut off the head, with wagon tracks and drag marks observed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
N. J
Bartholomew McGrail
Erie Railway
Passaic Bridge
Inside the New Harmony of Communists at Oneida
A correspondent tours a communal settlement where perfectionists share work and life. Women face pallid health and uncertain futures while men like J H Noyes are praised yet troubled. The community blends spiritualism with socialist ideas, stagings, and a strict childrearing system, with a hotellike dinner hall, staged entertainments, and a highly structured industrial division led by ministerial heads.
Oneida Community Observed Through Athenian Lens
The Oneida community is depicted as orderly and industrious with 300 residents, 60 children, and 60 departments run under John Humphrey Noyes. The piece notes secrecy, beliefs against the Bible’s interpretation, and a self contained social system that includes idle Sundays, lively gatherings, and strong Bible literacy among members.
Local fires scorch homes and mills across several towns
WoLmore New Hampshire Aug 12 reports John Cloughs house barn and shed burned last Saturday the premises vacant hay and farming utensils lost unknown cause. Troy Aug 12 Wilber Whithens carriage manufactory dwelling and barn burned loss 16500 insured 814500 Mrs Otis A Tiffet 45 and invalid died from alarm bell. Newport Aug 12 Jacobs Co clothing store fire stock insured 5000 split between Fire Association of Philadelphia and Westchester of New York. Worcester Mass Aug 12 Guild Pickford dye and cleansing mill burned owned by Richard Sugden loss 2000 insured 1700. San Francisco Aug 12 one third of Shasta burned. Three Rivers Quebec Aug 12 steam saw mills Ross Ritchie Co burned loss 48000 insured 44000. Pittsfield N H Aug 12 Maranda Parsons house Barnstead burned cause unknown loss 1000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WoLmore
N. H
John Clough
New Hampshire
Troy
Wilber & Whithens
Sandy Hill
Otis A. Tiffet
Newport
Jacobs & Co
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Westchester
New York
Worcrester
Mass
Guild & Pickford
Richard Sugden
San Francisco
Shasta
Three Rivers
Quebec
Ross, Ritchie & Co
Pittsfield
Maranda Parsons
Barnstead
Great Distress Caused by Recent Floods in India
A digest of imperial telegraphs and European dispatches outlines a widening crisis in Asia and the Eastern conflict. Russian troop movements, Afghan intrigue, and Ottoman turmoil shape a tense backdrop. Reports note Russian embassies to Cabul, Albanian insurgents, and Turkish garrisons amid strategic redraws. Cyprus health concerns and Batoum evacuations add regional strain as Britain safeguards interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Berlin treaty reshapes Balkans with vast territorial shifts
The London Atheneum reports on the Berlin treaty altering borders across the Balkans. It lists Romania surrendering 3270 square miles and 140,000 people to Russia, while Bulgaria and Eastern Roumelia form anew. Turkey retains limited provinces, Armenia gains, and Cyprus is kept by England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Atheneum
Moham- Miles
Medans
Roumania
Servia
Montenegro
Austria
Principality of
Bulgaria
Roumelia
Ada Kaleh
Russia
Balkans
Moham
Turkey
Armenia
Cyprus
England
Tropical heat and yellow fever fears reach Havana
Advices from St Thomas report extreme heat and several yellow fever cases. San Domingo City notes a sugar export duty abolition and a telegraphic cable concession to St Thomas and Porto Plata. A private European loan offer to the Republic is rejected. In Haiti, earthquakes shake Port au Prince and a harsh ministry change sparks unease. Large Cuban migrations and coffee imports rise as trade shifts amid turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
St. Thomas
Cuba
San Domingo City
Porto Plata
San Domingo
Europe
Republic
Ihlayti
Puerto Plata
Hayti
Port-Au-Prince
Solomon
Chevalier
Turks Island
Forster declines Liberal terms to stand independently
London August 12 report on correspondence between W E Forster and a Bradford Liberal Executive Committee member. Forster refuses to be bound by the Liberal Association rule fifteen and plans to run as an independent. He was elected in 1874 amid Liberal division. this mirrors John Locke’s earlier stance in Southwark. The move aims to restore harmony and party discipline within the Liberal ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. E. Forster
Bradford
John Locke
Southwark
Forster
Decree Sets New Elections in Municipalities
In Havana a decree orders elections in all existing municipalities and new formations begin January 1. Deputies to the Spanish Cortes vote start January 15, 1879. Restitution of embargoed property to former owners completes citizenship restoration to all involved in the insurrection amid ongoing mass meetings and free speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Apug
Cortes
Franco American Conference drafts tariff treaty changes
Paris August 12 delegates from the Franco American Commercial Conference met Minister of Commerce Teisserene de Bort to present the treaty text. Senator Decareil introduced the committee in Menier's absence. The draft calls for ad valorem duties to shift toward specific duties and sets silk tariffs at 50 percent first year, 40 percent second year, then 30 percent thereafter, with the United States cutting other duties up to 40 percent to 30 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Teisserene de Bort
Decareil
M. Menier
United States
International Monetary Conference Opens in Paris
The session of the International Monetary Conference opened in Paris today with Leon Say elected President on motion of Reuben E. Fenton. The meeting followed the initial nominations as delegates gathered to discuss global financial issues and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
International Monetary Conference
Leon Say
Reuben E. Fenton
Calcutta floods cause crop damage and distress
The Times dispatch from Calcutta reports abnormally heavy rains. Crops are greatly damaged and widespread distress follows floods. Canals and irrigation works are breached, efforts aim to save Vehar lake dam, and relief measures intensify in Cashmere under the Maharajah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ave
Times
Calcutta
Vehar
Cashmere
Albert Reaches Pictou After Quiet Magdalen Fisheries
The steamer Albert arrived at Pictou yesterday from the Magdalen Islands. Weather there for the past two weeks has been cold and foggy, hindering fishing and farming. There is good codfishing near Etang du Nord and southwest of Ambergt Islands when boats can sail, with abundant small mackerel along the coast. Few fishing vessels have yet visited the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HaLifax
Albert
Pictou
Magdalen Islands
Etang du Nord
Ambergt Islands
West Africa Fever Death Toll Ends July in Lagos
Advices from the west coast of Africa report a high mortality, especially at Lagos, where nearly a quarter of the European population died of fever and dysentery during the two months ending July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Africa
Lagos
Minor Cablegrams from Around the World
Venice reports the Greek Foreign Minister’s long interview with King Humbert. Estramadura insurgents defeated by gendarmerie. 19 captured. Breslau elects Reindeers to Parliament on second ballot. Berlin convokes Parliament Sept. 9 by decree. Paris says carmen strike nearly ended with two thirds back at work. Nicolaiff torpedo cutter explosion in harbor kills 34. Pest premier Tisza elected and returning from Schemnitz. London reports Fenian Clancy to be released on ticket of leave Sept. 25. Forbes arrested for forgery on Adriatic bound to Liverpool. Mrs Walker swindled of 13000. Parliament denial of Prince Imperial marriage to Princess Thyra unfounded. Times notes Russian army food contracts bankrupt amid fraud probe. 29,000,000 roubles alleged misappropriated in Bucharest. Berlin reports dissolution of Slavic Charitable Commission in Moscow for revolutionary doctrine. agitator Aksokoff expelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Humbert
Maprio
Ave
Breslau
Nicolairff
Pesth
Tisza
Sepsi Gynorgy
Schemnitz
London
Clancy
Thomas Forbes
Crawford
New York
Walker
Forbes
Liverpool
Paris
Prince Imperial
Thyra
Denmark
The
Times
Bucharest
Berlin
Sclavonic Charitable Commission
Moscow
Pan-Sclavonic
Aksokoff
Providence Man Abandons Family Amid New York Loot and Robberies
John Falps and his two young children arrived from Providence and were abandoned by Falps after taking $3 from his wife. Meanwhile a million feet of lumber reportedly vanished from a Brooklyn bonded yard, with NA inspectors blamed though the firm denies a discrepancy. Frank McCoy and sportman Jim Irving linked to bank robberies. Carl Schalk attempted suicide amid 1848 revolutionary ties. Alderman Biglin reports Columbia crew declining a City Hall reception while John G. Bacon’s residence is robbed of jewelry. East river bridge workers are discharged as funds run dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
New York
Big Bridge
John Falps
Mary
R. I
Stonington
West Street
Falps
Commissioners of Charities and Correction
R. W. Adams & Co
Brooklyn
Frank McCoy
Big Frank
Brunswick
Hale
Thirty-fourth Street
Jim Irving
McCoy
Delaware
Carl Schalk
East Ninth Street
William Henry
Poodle
Bowery
Massachusetts
Alderman Biglin
Capt
Goodwin
Columbia
Labor troubles at Milwaukee rail shops spark lockout near 400
Milwaukee August 12. A new phase in the Milwaukee and St Paul Railway dispute led to a lockout of three to four hundred workers. Workers who had accepted a wage reduction returned to work to find notices barring reemployment until a mutual understanding is reached. Officials claim only those earning more than 250 dollars daily were cut, not exceeding five percent, with the aim to equalize pay. Managers allege a last minute union move and say a general strike on the 15th was planned but denied by workers. A conference is expected to resolve the matter amicably. few other shop roles affected. End of coal mine trouble noted in Porrsville with minor mine resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneida
New York Times
American Socialist
Hinds
J. H. Noyes
Noyes
Victor Hugo
Social Democrats
Berean
Dr Noyes
Eden
Ins
New York City
Etienne Cobet
Canning Department
Utopia
Lecaria
John Humphrey Noyes
New York World
Rome
Syracuse
Nantucket
Times
Hell
Cragin
Mr Hinds
President Hayes
The
Atlantic Monthly
Milwaukee
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Merrill
Gault
Five Female Prisoners Escape from Richmond Penitentiary
Five female convicts escaped from the Richmond penitentiary last night. Two white and three colored inmates fled. the negroes were recaptured today while the two white escapees remain at large. One white convict, Amelia Roussell, a France native, had been sent from Norfolk eighteen months earlier for stealing diamonds worth $7000 from Mr Goulord of Brooklyn during his bridal tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Amelia Roussell
France
Norfolk
Chinese Embassy Visit Outlook and Navy Board Curbs
Washington reports the Chinese Embassy’s arrival next September will be greeted in standard fashion. The President and Cabinet will host the ambassador. no special immigration policy changes are predicted. Seward will aid talks with China, while Thompson scrutinizes naval favoritism and contemplates an investigation. Tallapoosa sails to coast yards amid rumor of relief for Wyoming. both ships’ coal status unclear. Bristow assumes oversight of four revenue officer trials in September. Webb Hayes plans a Fremont winter marriage. Treasury reporters face critique for outside court work. Delaware Breakwater harbor flagged dangerous due to wrecked hulks. Sherman and McCook depart for Colorado then return via Forts Union and Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallapoosa
Navy Department
Washington
China
Seward
United States
Thompson
Naval
Coast Navy Yards
Wyoming
Havre
Webb C. Hayes
Fremont
Ohio
White House
Treasury Department
General Land Office
Carter
Jackson County
Mississippi
Delaware
Sherman
A. D. McCook
Colorado
St. Louis
Omaha
Denver
Santa Fe
Forts Union
Leavenworth
New Orleans
Smith
Custom House
Tyler
Buffalo
Naval Register
Navy
Marine Corps
Greenbackers Organize in Orleans County Vermont
Nanto Troy August 12 The Greenback movement grows in Orleans county with a club formed Saturday night speeches by prominent Greenback figures large membership. The campaign backs bolting Republicans nominating Bradley Barlow for Congress from the Third District. Greenback effort seen as a dodge by Barlow allies condemned by honest Republicans. Grout’s election appears certain despite the tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanto Troy
Orleans County
St. Albans
Bradley Barlow
Congress
Barlow
Gen. Grout
Strong Farnham showing in Orange Caledonia Windham splits
White River Junction Vermont August 12 delegates to the Second District Congressional Convention indicate Col Farnham leads in Orange and Caledonia counties. Windham is split between Haskins and Howe, Windsor not backing Denison. Windham may nominate a local candidate with little opposition. Kittredge Haskins and other delegates arrive. Convention may be held outdoors if weather allows. Brattleboro Windham county towns will be represented. most delegates unpledged preferring local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Junction
Col. Farnham
Orange
Caledonia
Windham County
Haskins
Howe
Windsor County
Denison
Kittre
Farrell vs Read contest at Lowell ward caucus ends in Read triumph
In Lowell Ward Two the Democratic caucus chose a City Committee. A sharp contest pitted supporters of Thomas J. Farrell for Representative against the incumbent Read. Read won. no action was taken regarding Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Thomas J. Farrell
Read
Butler
Greenback campaign opens in Plymouth at Odd Fellows Hall
A large audience gathered at Odd Fellows Hall in Plymouth to launch the Greenback party campaign in the area with speeches by D. J. King and Gen. Horace Binney Sargent of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Greenback Party
D. J. King
Horace Binney Sargent
Boston
Republican nomination in Seventh District for congress
Dovestown Pennsylvania August 12 William Gras balk was nominated today by the Republicans of the Seventh Congressional District for congressional candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovestown
William Grasbalk
Potter Committee in Session as Matthews Refuses to Appear
New York Aug 12 The Potter Congressional Committee resumes. General Butler moves to compel Senator Matthews to testify. Potter notes summons served, Matthews absent due to Newport engagement, executive session held after adjournment. James E. Anderson of Louisiana among witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Committee
Matthews
Gen. Butler
New York
Potter Congressional Committee
James E. Anderson
Louisiana
Potter
Messrs Stenger
Hiscock
Roberts
New Orleans Times
Columbus
Hayes
Stanley Matthews
Newport
Gen
Butler
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Yellow Fever Spreads Across Gulf States With Several Deaths
New Orleans reports 31 new fever cases and 12 deaths today with ongoing carbolization efforts. Yellow fever deaths include Rev. Mr. Davidson, a Jewish rabbi, as Grenada and Port Eads record cases. Howard Association seeks fifteen nurses for Grenada while physicians may follow. In Memphis warnings rise as Grenada’s total cases exceed 1000 with twelve deaths. Vicksburg notes a fatality and three more cases at the City Hospital with no fresh cases today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlfans
Davidson
Board of Health
Howard Association
Grenada
Port Eads
Moon
Memphis
Tenn
Vicksburg
Miss
Funeral for Connecticut State Grand Commander Otis
Meriden notes the funeral of Frank G. Otis, late Department Commander of Connecticut, Central to state military orders. Local officials, veterans, and military leaders gather to honor Otis’s service and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden, Conn
Frank G. Otis
Connecticut
Montreal Britons clash with local Ottawa groups in street procession
In Ottawa on August 12 a parade of Orange Young Britons Prentice Boys and True Blues from Montreal with about 176 companions sparked street violence. A rough Tom Kennedy attempted to break ranks and was beaten. Two arrests followed and a 500-strong mob gathered near the station with 100 Governor General’s Foot Guards. Police advised moving the march to a safer junction three miles away. trouble subsided and streets emptied with no further incidents expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Prentice
Montreal
Sparks
Wellington
Tom Kennedy
Lower Town
York
Sussex Streets
Miller
Mount Sherwood
Wellington Street
Governor-General’s Foot Guards
Col. White
Bangs
McRae
O'Keefe
Stewart
Ross
Orange Hall
Hanlan Wins Ontario Regatta in Open Single Race
Edward Hanlan wins the open single sculling race at the Ontario Regatta by six lengths with Wallace Ross second and Hosmer third. Eight starters race ended with Ross leading early, Hanlan pulling ahead to finish first. official time 28.12. Prizes awarded at the Skating Rink that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlan
Ross
Hosmer
Luther
McKin
Elliott
Plaisted
Wallace Ross
Till
Stolen Half Million Tied to Missouri Water Works Bonds
St. Louis August 12 The Evening Post prints a report claiming the State treasurer mismanaged funds. Allegations charge a missing July interest on state bonds, 220000 in coupons held by a New York bank, and a worthless 296000 Martin Bank check folded into assets. The deficit exceeds 500000, with losses tied to the Kansas City Water Works bonds and a compromised treasurer bond amid a ring at the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
The
Evening Post
New York
Kansas City Water Works
Martin Bank of Kansas
Martin Bank
Legislative
National Bank of
State of Missouri
Creditors Meet for R M Bishop & Co. in Cincinnati
Creditors representing claims from Cincinnati and multiple cities totaling about 160000 met in Cincinnati. W T Bishop outlined assets and liabilities, and the group voted to accept 40 cents on the dollar, with 10 percent cash and the balance over three to twelve months secured. A committee will notify remaining creditors. In Chicago Alston Williams filed for bankruptcy with secured debts around 119000 and assets of 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, O
R. M. Bishop & Co
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Danville
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Zanesville
Edinburg
Ind
Covington
Bay City
Mich
W. T. Bishop
CayicaGo
Alston Williams
Relief for Wallingford and plan to gather aid
At a large Wallingford meeting a committee was formed to receive and distribute all contributions. Members include Samuel Simpson, Hezekiah Hall, Rev Father Mallon, Morton Judd, Henry L. Hall, L. M. Hubbard, Bennet Jeralds, Rev J E Wildman, Dr B F Harrison and John Kendrick. Districts and sub committees were set to canvass for aid. Two hundred dollars was received from Stamford. A New Britain church raised 3400 on Sunday. A petition will ask Gov Hubbard to issue a statewide proclamation urging church collections next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Conn
Wallingford
Samuel Simpson
Hezekiah Hall
Father Mallon
Morton Judd
Henry L. Hall
L. M. Hubbard
Bennet Jeralds
J. E. Wildman
B. F. Harrison
John Kendrick
Stamford
New Britain
Gov. Hubbard
Minnesota State Fair invites distinguished guests to St Paul
The Minnesota State Fair Association sent Gen Le Duc and other distinguished invitees from the Eastern Middle and Southern States to the twentieth annual fair in St Paul from September 2 to 7. President Hayes has accepted and plans to visit Fremont Ohio before joining the trip, with special trains from Washington and Chicago. An excursion to the Red River of the North and across the Dakota plains may be arranged if guests agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Minnesota State Fair Association
le Duc
St. Paul
Hayes
Fremont
Ohio
Chicago
Society
Red River
Great Plains
Dakota
New Hampshire Veteran Association Holds Weirs Reunion
The triennial reunion opens at Weirs for a three day encampment with many military and civic dignitaries present. Major A B Thompson serves as active President and Gen Burnside will deliver the oration on Wednesday. Extra trains, tents, and social events mark the gathering in preparation for the social camp fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weirs
N. H
New Hampshire Veteran Association
A. B. Thompson
Burnside
Prescott and
van Zant
Pemigewasset House
Mining stock closes in San Francisco on varied prices
In San Francisco on August 12 the closing prices for mining stocks were reported. Names such as Caledonia, Chollar, Exchequer, Gould & Currie, Hale & Norcross, Justice, Kentuck, Nevada, Union Consolidated, and Yellow Jacket appeared with fluctuating values, reflecting a lively mining market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Julia Consolidated
Kentuck
Caledonia
California
Chollar
Exchequer
Vevada, Gould & Currie
Union Consolidated
Hale & Norcross
Yellow Jacket
Dying President Raymond of Vassar College in Sinking Condition
In Poughkeepsie Aug 12 a report says President Raymond of Vassar College is in worsening health as physicians fear he is sinking slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkefpsie
N. Y
Raymond
Vassar College
New Hampshire House Defers Bill on Interest Computation
The New Hampshire Legislature met in Concord on August 12. The House received a committee report with an indefinite postponement of the bill dealing with how interest is calculated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorn
N. H
Beauregard in New York and Virginia shooting report
Gen Beauregard visits New York while Gov Hendricks departs by Fall River boat for Newport. Jacob Lloyd shot dead Sunday at Great Bridge Virginia by Jack Everett over jealousy. Both are colored. Utica and Black River Railroad service restored after Friday storm damage. Chicago report notes flour price drop from Minneapolis to New York route via Duluth at 30 cents per barrel versus 75 cents prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauregard
New York
Gov. Hendricks
Fall River
Newport
Jacob Lloyd
Great Bridge
Norfolk County
Jack Everett
Utica and Black River
Watertown
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Lake Line
Notable deaths and civic notes across Maine regions
Obituaries report Noah Gordan of Auburn dead from heart disease and Augustus H. Strickland, Livermore postmaster, who died by laudanum. Other items cover court delays for Jason Scribner in Augusta, local industry expansions in Rockland and Springvale, bond sales by Lewiston area churches, travels across Moosehead Lake, accidents in Waldo, and community remarks on St Dominic's Church and Waterville Institute alumnus plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Gordan
Auburn
Augustus H. Strickland
Livermore
Jason Scribner
Augusta
Supreme Judicial Court
W. O. Fletcher
A. M
Rockland
Prinpo Aed
A. Heam
Portland
Chaleur
Portland Co-operative Stove Foundry Company
Portland New Era
A. A. Murch
Yale
Carmel
Yaleee Seminary
Iowa College
Grinnell
Iowa
Messrs
L. H
Maine
Bluebill
Methodists
Belfast
P. R. Hazeltine
High Street
Mattawaumkeag
Daniel Walker
Knox
Waldo
Waterville Classical Institute
C. F. Meserve
Mass
RE. F. Lyford
Waterville
Augustus Kelley
W. W. Perry
Camden
F. J. Bickner
Bangor
James A. Healey
Diocese of
St. Dominic’s Church
Frye
M. C
Turner Village
Philo Clark
Old Guard of Democracy
Various New Hampshire News Items From Portsmouth and Nearby
Major General Joseph Hooker visits Portsmouth while the first tramp under a new law faces trial in Keene. Regular passenger service begins Greenfield to Hancock by the Manchester and Keene Railroad. A former tax collector Erskinen faces 1500 bonds on embezzlement charges. A lightning-struck boat near Boon Island is recovered in wrecked condition. Two oxen are killed by lightning in Temple during the storm. A 3 year old boy from Rye Beach is severely injured by a horse kick. Charles W. Booma arraigned for theft from the Boston Concord and Montreal Railway. bail set at 40 dollars. Sheriff Kent and State Detective Ayers recover stolen railroad tickets in Salisbury Mills burglary. A Hampstead tramp tale ends in a broken romance after a marriage to a daughter, then elopement with her mother. John E. Pelkey of Swanzey, 10, jailed for obstruction on the Ashuelot track. possible Reform School transfer. Funeral of William A. Y. Hackett held in Portsmouth with notable attendees and pallbearers. burial at Harmony Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hooker
Portsmouth
Keene
Manchester and
Greenfield
Hancock
Erskinen
Stoddard
Cours
Boon Island
Temple
M. H. Fisk
John C. Foss
Rye Beach
Charles W. Booma
Lancaster
Boston
Concord
Montreal
Kent
Newburyport
Ayers
Eastern Railroad
Salisbury Mills
Taylor and
Joomey
Hampstead
Billy Jones
John Johnson
Johnson
Jones
John E. Pelkey
Swanzey
Ashuelot
Reform School
William A. Y. Hackett
Unitarian Church
James de Normandie
Preent
Frank Jones
Samuel M. Wheeler
Straw
Daniel Hall
Goodwin
William L. Dwight
John Stevens
Edward P. Kimball
Recklngham County
Harmony Grove
Hailstorm damages crops and church. Derby Line murder case appeal
A Vermont storm in Shelburne caused crop and fruit damage estimated between 300 and 5000 dollars, with hailstones up to walnuts in size near the Methodist Church. In Derby Line, Edwin C. Hayden seeks a new trial citing juror bias, as the Supreme Court plans to convene August 22. Mrs Phebe Haley of North Pownal dies at age 105 after a long life in the same town and family history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Orleans
Hayden
Rutland
Shelburne
William Chamberlin
Derby Line
Irasburg
Chamberlin
Benjamin Haley
Haley
Lowell grants 1070 dog licenses and other city notes
A survey of thinly connected items reports Lowell issuing 1070 dog licenses while incidents unfold: a man injured by a derrick boom in Lowell, a sailor reported lost at sea near Gloucester, a boy fatally injured by a runaway wagon in Lenox, and a 3 year old near Turners Falls in critical condition after a horse kick. Other items note a coast survey in Newburyport, parish church construction in Palmer, and Amherst College admissions figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
David McCarthy
Wachusett
Gloucester
Michael Phalan
Humphrey & Twisden
Marblehead
Academy of Music
Chelsea
Charles Wilkinson
Worcester
Merrimac Mills
Coast Survey
United States
Bache
Newburyport
Joseph Moreau
Turner's Falls
David Roach
Lenox
Multiple Local Items Include Murders Burglaries and Eloping Couple
A string of brief notes reports Bowker’s burglary arrest in Ashburnham and transfer to state authorities, a Westfield daughter marrying a young businessman after a band outing, and several lightning strikes on Goodwins across Essex County. Mills news covers Border City Fall River and Sagamore mill meetings, Union and Dayol mill resumptions, and Ten Eyck awaiting execution with hints of possible revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bowker
Ashburnham
Goodwin
Essex County
Aaron Goodwin
Ipswich
William Goodwin
Salem
Chebacco
Abel Goodwin
Beverly
Benjamin Goodwin
Marblehead
Postl
New Bedford
Joseph F. Borden
John L. Tilden
Borden
Saddle Hotel
Liverpool
England
Tilden
Melbourne
Australia
Border City Mills
Fall River
Sagamore Mill
Union Mills
Dayol Mills
Ten Eyck
Pittsfield
Rhode Island News Roundup From Newport to Providence
Mrs Hayes attends Trinity Church in crowded Newport as a horse valued at £1000 owned by Renno Wolf bolts from Point Street Bridge in Providence. Pigeon matches at Narragansett Gun Club yield four winners including Pierre Lorillard Jr and Travis C. Van Buren. Indianapolis manager grants Nolan and then exposes a falsified brother death trigger. Nolan to face expulsion amid league scrutiny.
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Hayes
Trinity Church
Newport
Renno Wolf
Point Street Bridge
Providence
Narragansett Gun Club
Pierre Lorillard, Jr
Travis C. van Buren
Henry Broodgood
Indianapolis
Nolan
Willam
Paterson
Cha
Wallingford Tornado Toll and Local Fallout
The Wallingford cyclone claims thirty lives with Freddie Littlewood among the dead. Injuries, drownings, accidents, and chaos follow, including a Wallingford paper carried to Peacertale, and a variety of unrelated incidents across Connecticut. The Kalnia mills face bankruptcy and lay offs, while other towns report drownings and a rape arrest.
Railroad offers half rate tickets to Wallingford for relief
Hartford August 12 The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad announce a sale of return tickets from all points on their line to Wallingford for Wednesday at half rates. Proceeds go to the relief fund for sufferers. Tickets valid on all Worcester trains that stop at Wallingford.
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Hartford, Conn
New York
New Haven
President Hayes Entertained at Newport Luncheon and Tea
Providence Rhode Island August 12 Mr President Hayes was entertained at luncheon at Newport today by Hon Charles H Russell and at tea at nine this evening by Hon George Bancroft Both entertainments were elegant and attended by nearly all Newport’s distinguished residents
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Providence
R. L
President Hayes
Lameheon
Newport
Charles H. Russell
George Bancroft
Passenger movements and ship arrivals at major ports
A dated list records arrivals and origins in mid August at ports including Boston New York Halifax Havre Liverpool Vera Cruz London New Orleans Havana Baltimore Charlotte Town and related routes. Ships named Clyrian Merida Memphis Remus Nepthis Carondelet Lone Star Gresham Carroll City of Chester and City of Haven appear with departure origins Boston Vera Cruz New port Eng Havana Liverpool and New York.
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Boston
Clyrian
Liverpool
New York
City of Merida
Vera Cruz
Halifax
Memphis
Australia
London
Havre
Remus
Nepthis
Carondelet
Havana
Lone Star
New Orleans
Delaware Breakwater
Gresham
Newport
Eng
Baltimore
Carroll
Charlottetown
Haven
City of Chester
New
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Miss Lee
Duncan
Clark
8. C
Col. Sloan
New England
Connecticut Valley
Pennsylvania
Orrick
Wassston
D. C
Middle States
Lower Lake
Stenat Seavicx
Tam
Orin Parker
ToLtepo
Messares
Foreign News
Asia
West Indies
Cabul
Constantinople
San Stefano
Vallipoli
Paris Moniteur
Abramofski
Afghanistan
Moniteur
Sheere Ali
Bosnia
Travnik
Banjeluka
Varcarvakuf
Jaicze
Vienna
Ligno
Herzegovina
Skoplje
Nicosia
Larnaca
Famagusta
Bombay
Herat
Peshawar
Vranduk
Serajevo
Phillipovich
Grand Duke of
Wurtemberg
the Monetary Conference
Kenton
John G. Bacon
Eighty-first Street
East River Bridge
Porrsville
Shamokin
Buck Ridge
Big Mountain
Mahanoy Drift
Bristow
South Carolina
Waite
Bond
Ryan
Political News
Vermont
Greenbackers
Democrats
Army of the Republic
E.S. Greeley
Grand Army
Odd Fellows
Knights of Honor
Orangemen
Missouri
NEW Hampshire Veterans
NEW England News
Whiting
Northampton
Amherst Agricultural College
Everett Woodman
Newbury
Antone L. Sylvie
Charles Nugent
Deedy and
Bliss
House of Correction
William K. Vose
Centralviile
Aus
Ate
Ploughboy
Captain's Hill
Gloucester School Committee
Louis A. Marvel of
Holyoke
Dudley T. Griffin
the Point Grammar School
Timothy Cronin
Cheshire
Cork
Liscool
Ireland
Rhode Island
Freddie Littlewood
R. A. Walsh
Derby
Housatenle
William Arnold
Birmingham
Brookfield
Kalnia
Seymour
Philadelphia
Wallace & Sons, Brass Manufacturers
Ansonia
Ira Beebe
East Lyme
Brice Creek
G. W. Beebe
Peacertale
Denison P. Tucker
Stafford
Horace Beers
Housatonic
Southville
Beers
Mrs Hayes
Ship News
Loxpon
Brien Rorombe
Clontharf
Montague’s Fruitstore
Analt
Washington Street
Taymarket Square
W. A. Batchelor
Batchelor
Chauncy-Hall School
Institute OF Technology
A. Williams & Co
Thos. Groom & Co
Turts Cushings & Ladd
Union Institution For Savings
Bede'orfrst
Imami Municipal Securities
Geo. Fery
J.C. Crowley
TuThSiauzi
Jackson, Mandell & Daniell
Boston Museum
R. M. Freup
Lively Twins
Grand Corus
Great Star
Rice
Dramatic ‘Senecn. Ag
Regula Paula
Bostons
Old South
Cts
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