Steamers Arrived in Atlantic Ports Anew
List of steamship arrivals and movements dated Aug 11 to Aug 17. Vessels include Samaria Rockfight Devonia Werra Guy Mannering Lizzie Henderson Pollux and others arriving at Boston New York Baltimore Philadelphia London Antwerp Glasgow and more from routes such as Liverpool Glasgow Port Antonio Santos Iloilo Singapore Moilo Marseilles Bremen Bremen and Coosaw with several ships in ballast or proceeding to destinations.
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Boston
Samaria
Liverpool
Scandinavian
Glasgow
Coila
Port Antonio
Jam
Lizzie Henderson
Tampala
Baltimore
Pollux
Antwerp
New York
Aus
Rockfight
London
Devonia
Werra
Bremen
Guy Mannering
Iloilo
Singapore
Viola
Hamburg
Moilo
Savona
Santos
Liiannie
Marseilles
Philadelphia
Queenstown
Lord Clive
Hogarth
Anchoria
Moville
Carthacinian
Montreal
Lizard
Veendam
Rotterdam
Prawle Point
Boulogne
Caspian
Michigan
Boston City
Scilly Islands
Donau
Oporto
Olinda
Rouen
Cheriston
New Orleans
Limor
Coosaw
Indictments Charge Ex-President of Ferry Company With Forgeries
New York August 12 the grand jury presented two indictments against K S Allen former president of the Forty second Street grand Street Ferry Railroad Company charging him with forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Jury
Court of General Sessions
K. S. Allen
Forty-second Street
Grand Street Ferry Railroad Company
French Senate Court Declares Itself Competent To Try Boulanger
The French Senate Court decides it has jurisdiction to try General Boulanger prompting Right Wing members to withdraw from the proceedings. The report also notes other foreign affairs and domestic incidents including tensions in Crete and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulanger
Greece
Crete
Ireland
Salisbury
England
Lincoln
Maybrick
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria
Berlin
Frank Slavin
Sullivan
Senate
Senate Court
Weather and political notes from city pages
Light showers forecast with page one items on ward contests after a song and discussion. Revere voting precincts explained, with other page eight reports on injuries, breakfast with riflemen, secret meetings, railroad stock hearing, city tax rate, Bartlett bequest, and insolvency petition filings.
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Democratic Ward
Revere
Mary Atwood
Hart
Streets Meehan
Crawford House
West End Street Railway
Boston
Charitable Societies of
Sidney Bartlett
Brown, Steele & Clarke
Lawrence Father Hangs Self After Baby Death Charge
Lawrence August 12 Harry Sullivan aged thirty four was arrested for causing death of his two weeks old baby. The infant body bore scalds and an autopsy could not confirm the cause. While awaiting results Sullivan hanged himself from a prison cell ventilator rope, a suspected admission of guilt. He had a pattern of drinking and was described as a shiftless man.
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Lawrence
Harry Sullivan
Howe
Sullivan
Libbey
Cotton Bagging Substitution Planned Between Exchanges
A New York Cotton Exchange special committee met Southern cotton exchange commissioners and agreed to substitute cotton bagging for jute bagging. Liverpool Cotton Exchange will be appealed to next, but brokers doubt consent due to tare adjustment issues.
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Bumstead
M. W. Bull
Farnsworth
F. R. Bull
Massachusetts
Springfield
New York
Henry H. Faxon
New York Cotton Exchange
Liverpool Cotton Exchange
Liverpool Exchange
Francis Joseph in Berlin visit welcomed by William and Bismarck
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria arrived in Berlin and was greeted by Emperor William Prince Henry and Prince Bismarck. Troops lined the route as crowds cheered. The meeting was cordial with exchanges of salutations. Officials say the visit bears no special political significance.
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Berrurn
Francis Joseph of
Austria
William
Prince Henry
Prince Bismarck
Thiergarten
Unter den Linden
Francis Joseph
Herbert Bismarck
von Moltke
von Blumenthal
Bismarck
Augusta
Frederick
Peterspure
Germany
Sultan warns Greece of casus belli over Crete move
London dispatch says the Sultan privately warns Greece that any landings or援rebellion attempt in Crete will be treated as casus belli. The Grand Vizier accuses Greece of fomenting riots in Monastir and.Rethynmo and reports that no powers will back Grecian Prime Minister M. Tricouppes' aggressive policy.
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London
Exchange Telegram Company
Constantinople
Greece
Crete
M. Tricoupes
Turkey
Monastir
Rethnymo
Senate Court Raises Question Of General Boulanger Trial
Paris August 12 The Senate Court transformed into a legislative body to decide if it can try General Boulanger on advice of M Develle. Right-wing members refused secrecy pledges and contended the indictment does not prove treason. The court rejected the challenge 212 to 51 and the Right then withdrew. A Chevroton letter claims Boulanger was seen at Clermont Ferrand when alleged in disguise in Paris.
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Paris
Senate
M. Develle
General Boulanger
Boulanger
Chevroton
Thirteenth Army Corps
Clermont Ferrand
Government in Egypt Won't Change Policy, Salisbury Says
In the House of Lords Lord Salisbury affirmed that British policy in Egypt would not be altered a hair's breadth. He noted the country had improved under English administration and that fixing a troop stay limit was impossible. The government must fulfil its obligations.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Earl of Carnarvon
Egypt
Maybrick execution date set for August 26
Minister Lincoln and many Americans in London sign petition for reprieve. Brierley, Maybrick’s former lover, says their affair ended March 21 and blames Judge Stephen for alleged ongoing affair claims. He submits a statement to solicitors alleging a conspiracy by female adversaries. Liverpool petition gathers about 100000 signatures.
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Liverpool
Maybrick
Lincoln
United States
London
Brierley
Stephen
Mrs. Maybrick
Landlord's Agent Fire Targeted During Eviction Ride
Dupuy Aug 12 Mr Tener agent of Lord Clanricarde was fired on while riding to Woodford where tenants faced eviction. He escaped unharmed but his horse was killed in the attack.
Fires Report Across Several States and Towns
The Fire Record notes multiple blazes. In Plainville James Quigley’s house and furniture were destroyed. insurance for 1000 fell short of loss. Taunton saw a barn fire with 800 estimate and unknown cause. Cambridge Junction reported a two story tenement burned with two families saved. loss 2000 no insurance. Blue Lick Springs Arlington Hotel burned. 35000 loss, 17000 insured. South Boston area blacksmith shop damage 10.
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New Reptorp
James Quigley
Plainville
Taunton
T. O. Falvey
Cambridge Junction
R.S. Fuller
LexvnacTon
Arlington
Blue Lick Springs
West Second Street
Boston
William Stewart
Interstate Commerce Commission seeks rail labor and employer details
The ICC sent circulars to railroad general managers and rail labor groups requesting information on employee insurance or guarantee funds, sickness and death benefits, eating or lodging facilities, technical education, promotion systems, and rules for apprenticeship. It asks for operational details, duration, employee sentiment, and whether promotions rely on internal advancement or external hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Reception at Ellsworth and Bar Harbor for President Harrison
President Harrison guests included Blaine Tracy and Mrs Blaine Lodge and Mrs Wilmerding Halford and other notable figures. Reception in Ellsworth featured a grand arch Welcome and an hour of handshakes before a drive to Hancock Hall. The schedule continued with a Bar Harbor luncheon and floral parade, then Bar Harbor to Manchester NH, with a Concord NH reception planned and a return to Washington announced. The Maine Legislature authorized funding for the reception expenses.
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Elllsworth
President Harrison
Blaine
Tracy
Navy
Wilmerding
Halford
Henry Cabot Lodge
Walker Blaine
Mason
Aulick Palmer
Charles T. How
Gurnee
Jay
Senator Hale
Blaina
Hancock Hall
Boston
Hancock County
Aiken
Judge Wiswell
Hale
Mossley Hals
Bar Harbor
Bath
Arthur Sewarl
Manchester
N. H
Cheney
Concord
Washington
Lowell
Mansfield
Harrison
Rights in Behring Sea as Shown by Felton Essay
San Francisco Aug 12 An Argo Naut article by Congressman Felton discusses the United States rights and title to Behring Sea. It recounts Russia’s historic control from discovery to 1868 cession, protests with Britain, and the lack of any valid renunciation of sovereignty over Behring Sea and its marine life. It concludes that Russia’s title transferred with Alaska and remains with the United States unless proven nonexistent.
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San Francisco
Cal
Felton
Argonaut
United States
Behring Sea
Senate
House
Russia
Alaska
Great Britain
Pacific
Aleutian Islands
Democratic Ward and City Committee Convenes for Organization
A Democratic ward and city committee meeting fills the hall as members select two secretaries by ballot amid contests from wards. President Keany faces the crowd while P Maguire and Dwyer drive motions, with a roll call deciding seating and a ballot for secretaries Edward Reilly and Delahanty declared elected.
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Matthew Keany
P. Maguire
Ward 24
Dwyer
Keany
McNary
Ward 15
L. J. Logan
Henry F Naphen
C. J. Chance
P. D. Dwyer
P. F. McDonald
John W. O’mealy
Edward F. Reilly
iIt
Dorchester
Rosnosky
McDonald
Boardman
Hail
Joseph J. Corbett
P. Bb. Sullivan
M. J. Creed
J. H. Burke
Thomas F. Delahanty
John W. O'Mealy
John Connelly
O Reilly
Delahanty
John J. Kane
Ward 23
Hart
Beard
Congress
Charles A. Belford
Kane
James Donovan
Ward 20
Poe
Belford
Donovan
Ward 11
Treasury authorizes payment to Western Union at one cent a word
Washington reports the Postmaster General instructed acting officials to allow Treasury officers to pay Western Union telegraph bills at one cent a word for messages. The move follows Treasury appeal after suspensions blocked communications. Western Union argues it should be charged commercial rates until a fixed rate is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postmaster- General
Clarkson
Treasury Department
Western Union Telegraph Company
Secretary of the Treasury
Americans Speed to Paris Sale by Special Train
Fred B. McGuire and C. C. Glover of the Corcoran Art Gallery rushed from Queenstown to Holyhead then Chester, paying 400 for five coaches to reach London in time for a Paris connection. They averaged 64 miles an hour over 180 miles, arriving in Paris at 7 am, ready for the 10 am sale of Millet’s Angelus, which later went to Mgr. Sutton of New York for 553,000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sprcran
Fred B. McGuire
Corcoran Art Gallery
Paris
C. C. Glover
Angelus
Frances
Messrs
McGuire
Glover
England
Etruria
Queenstown
Holyhead
London
Dover
Calais
Chester
Mr. McGuire
Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway ties stir Wall Street
New York reports Wall Street worries over the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway, with President Ball of the New York Stock Exchange presenting a conference memorandum to Jay Gould. Proposals offer bond exchanges and premium terms to bondholders for north and south Denison tracts and Missouri Pacific stock, aiming to entice foreign holders and prompt a counter plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Street
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company
Jay Gould
Harry Sullivan
Lawrence
Treasury Department
Western Union
Dr. Bradley
Philadelphia
New York
Wall Street
Ball
New York Stock Exchange
London
Missouri Pacific
Missouri Pacific First Mortgage
Denison
Bull
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Securities
Sullivan Ready for Trial in Prize Fighting Case
Purvis Mississippi Aug 12 Judge Terrell opens special circuit term. Sullivan Referee Fitzpatrick Bud Renaud Captain Tom Jemison Charles Rich and E L Tyler of Queen Crescent present for trial. Grand jury charged on prize fighting and assault and battery. District Attorney Neville prosecutes. London cable states Frank Slavin deposits 500 forfeit to fight Sullivan for 5000 and world championship.
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Purvis
Terrell
Sullivan
Fitzpatrick
Bud Renaud
Tom Jemison
Charles Rich
E. L. Tyler
Queen & Crescent Road
Harry Smith
Gibberts
Rich
Richard Carroll
Queen & Crescent
Pat Duffy
Serrell
Neville
New York
London
Frank Slavin
Shipping News: Arrivals and Losses Across Atlantic Route
New York reports a wide list of arrivals including ships Benjamin Sewell Antwerp Pentchland Namburg and schooners Walter L. Plummer Mabel Purdy Verseverance and others. Cleared steamers Wisconsin Arklow Ragna and more as ships head to Liverpool London Copenhagen and Hamburg. Halifax notes bark Minerva lost in June hurricane with Captain Sanne feared dead.
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New York
Benjamin Sewell
Antwerp
Pentchland
Namburg
Katahdin
Bath
Juanita
Havana
Walter L. Plummer
Nuevitas
Charles FP. Stickney
IL Bb
Cousins
Boston
G Thompson
New Bedford
Mabel Purdy
St. John
N. B
Juan Frances
Kennebunkport
Angler
Woods Hall
Onward
Nantucket
Verseverance
Andrew d. York
Portland
Hattie A. March
Vinalhaven
Mentor
Python
Sangor
Siner
Sullivan
Jd. M. Morales
Gardiner
A. Ek. Woodward
Blue Hill
Saiied
Italia
St Ann’s Bay
Cape of Good Hope
Batavia
Elizabeth
San Francisco
Barks Josepha
Rosario
Viola H. Hopkins
Buenos Aies
Wisconsin
Worall
Liverpool
Spendritt
Brooks
London
Arklow
Farmer
Ragna
Silvertsen
Copenhagen
State of Maine
Nichels
Hong Kong
Koris Hemmod
Fredericksen
Hamburg
J. H. Masters
McNeil
Buenos Aires
Granada
Carlo
Vera Cruz
Alice S.bradshaw
Dakin
Aux Cayes
S. Romano
Mercea
Barceleona
Gertrude
Matheson
Surinam
Gaena
Morris
Windsor
Halifax
Minerva
Sanne
Eng
Weat Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Antique French Toilet Table in English Oak Design
Rare old French styled toilet table with curiously shaped mirror antique supports and twisting legs. Priced at 37 dollars, includes two mantel drawers two side drawers two deep package drawers and a wide occasional drawer. Catlogue available on request for 10 cents with 800 engravings.
Outing of the Clevelands to Marlboro Shoe Factories
Ex-President Cleveland and wife travel by special train with Joseph Jefferson and editor Gilder to South Framingham and Deerfoot farm hosted by Edward Burnett. They tour farms, attend dinner and reception, then plan a Marlboro shoemaking visit to study modern machinery before departing.
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Edward Burnett
Joe Jefferson
Editor Gilder
Marlboro
South Framingham
Southboro
Cleveland
Ninth District
Choate
Old Colony Railroad
Middleboro
Pilgrim
Richard Watson G Ider
Century
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Ruth Burnett
Burnett
Wie
Deerfoot Farm
Joseph Burnett
Gilder
Sigourney Butler
Hen
OW B Eeegellend
Clevelands
Army and Navy Gazette Navy Orders and Assignments
Army orders: General A W Greely, chief signal officer, to Wood's Hall Massachusetts then return to Washington. Naval orders: Cadets Hub bard Robertson Cross Morgan detached from Atlanta to Galena. Lt Walter G Hughes to Galena. Asst Surgeon C I L Lowndes detached to Constellation. Surgeon G E H Jarmon detached to Constellation. Commander C D Ligebee to command Constellation. Lts John M Orchard and I M Potts detached to Constellation. Ensign John Hood detached to Constellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. W. Greely
Wood’s Hall
Mass
John F. Hubbard
A. H. Robertson
William Cross
G. B. Morgan
United States Steamship
Atlanta
Galena
Walter G. Hughes
C. I. L Lowndes
Naval Academy
Constellation
G. E. H. Jarmon
C. D. Ligebee
John M. Orchard
I. M. Potts
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