Senator Voorhees Seeks Bond Backed National Bank Notes
The Senate discussed a bill by Senator Voorhees authorizing national bank notes at full bond value with a Carlisle letter urging immediate relief and a $19 million increase in circulation. Debates covered bi metallism, coinage of silver, and parity with gold, with West and Hoar opposing repeal of the Sherman act while defending silver money. The day ended with executive session and adjournment.
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Washington
Voorhees
Carlisle
Finance Committee
Senate
House
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Treasury
New York
United States
Gordon
Dem
Georgia
Congress
Mr. West
Missouri
Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland
Democratic Party
West
Monteith Douglas
London
Great Britain
Stewart
Horace White
Forum
France
Germany
Platt
Hoar
Silver Debate Highlights House Pledges on Bi Metalism
Washington Aug 14 The House convened with many members and key committee appointments announced. Delegates debated the Wilson bill and bi metalism pledges amid discussion of currency, silver, and the Sherman act, with several speakers urging repeal or support and adjournment following Hutcheson’s call for free coinage.
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Washington
House
Messrs
Pearson
Russell
Georgia
Latimer
Hines
Strait
Pendleton
Texas
Mahon
Boatner
Dem
Wilson
Democratic Party
Republican Party
New York
Chicago
Warner
Boamer
Democratic Congress
Patterson
Bailey
West Virginia
Lacey
Iowa
Hutcheson
National Bank Note Bill Advances In Senate
Senator Voorhees introduces a finance committee backed bill authorizing national banks to issue circulating notes in blank denominations against deposited bonds with par value limits. The measure has administration endorsement, broad support, and aims for swift Senate passage pending House action.
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Washington
National Bank
Senate
Voorhees
Finance Committee
United States
National Banking Association
House
Will Pass Repeal Bill In House By Tomorrow
Washington Aug 14 A meeting of the anti silver committee led by Representative Rayner, to organize forces in the House and assign sub committees, is set for tomorrow at the Arlington Hotel. The group hopes to gauge the House vote on the repeal measures, with estimates ranging from 22 to 40 in favor, exact figures to be announced after the session.
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Washington
Rayner
Arlington Hotel
Asbury Grove Camp Meeting Opens Tomorrow at 2:30 PM
In Hamilton on August 14 the first regular camp meeting service at Asbury Grove is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Rev. G W Mansfield will preach and Presiding Elder Knowles will give a brief preliminary address. A missionary meeting was held today with addresses by Dr Thirkeld of Atlanta and Rev N T Whittaker of Lyng.
Congress of Electrical Engineers in Chicago Aug 21
The congress of electrical engineers will be held in Chicago the week of Aug. 21 under the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and a Royal Commission sub committee. Dr. Elisha P. Gray chairs the auxiliary committee and T. C. Martin heads the international committee. Speakers include Elihu Thomson Nikola Tesla and Alexander Bell.
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Chicago
Congress of Electrical Engineers
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
British Royal Commission
Elisha P. Gray
Congress Auxiliary Committee
T. C. Martin
International Congress Committee
The
American Institute
Elihu Thomson
Nikola Tesla
Alexander Bell
Vigilant and Jubilee Race Victory Noted in Coastal Class
Reported results show Vigilant winning with fourteen seconds ahead of Colonia in a broad test race, with many top sloops and schooners recorded in the summary. Ramona defeated Dauntless, while Palmer reportedly left the race leaking amid swift sailing from Newport to New Bedford.
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Jubilee
Vigilant
Colonia
New Bedford
Newport Harbor
Ogden Goelet
White Lodge
Ramona
Dauntless
Palmer
Constellation
Yampa
Volnteer
Alcaea
Lasca
Mayflower
Fourtihil
Ariel
Shamrock
Meas Colonia
Ured
Katrina
Bt Bedouin
Huron
Wayward
Hildegard
Queen Mab
Wasp
Jessica
Yacats
Eelipse
Sl P
Neaera, Sch
Seven Die In Senate House Fire in Chicago
Two more injured in the Senate House blaze died this afternoon, bringing the death toll to seven. The fire began in a restaurant on the ground floor and spread through flimsy wooden partitions trapping guests, with several survivors rescued from windows as flames engulfed the upper floors.
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Chicago
Senate House
Harry Godfrey
Edward Short
Fannie Reed
New York
Philip Cronberg
Little Rock
Ark
William Ulrey
Buchanan
Mich
C. A. Taylor
Hot Springs
Senate Hotel
Labor Day procession route laid out for Salem
Salem August 14 route announced for the Labor Day parade forming on the Common and marching along Essex Central Lafayette to Leach and back toward City Hall. Delegates meet Friday evening to finalize arrangements with a banquet planned at the Willows after reviews by the city government and chief marshal.
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Salem
North
Essex
Central
Lafayette
Leach
Washington
Norman
Flint
Boston
Federal
Orney Bridge
City Hall
Franklin Building
Webb and
Fort Avenue
The
Willows
Hair Mattresses Made to Order at Wheeler’s Boston
Made to order hair mattresses two parts at forty pounds beat tick full size forg10 offered by A W Wheeler & Co manufacturers 63 and 65 Hanover street Boston opposite American House selling durable bedding goods to customers in the city and surrounding area with advertised quality and local availability.
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A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover
Boston
American House
Strikers Plead For Nine Hour Day At City Post Office
City officials heard the strikers plea but insisted no action could be taken. A delegation visited the Post to explain they were not notified of the wage change until yesterday and that while they will work ten hours for full pay, they refuse to appear to agree to ten hours to support the nine hour goal. The spontaneous strike lacks formal organization with about 30 percent aligned with Knights of Labor and hod carriers union.
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Taylor
Bab- Son
the Post
Thément
Knights Igor
Hodcarriers’ Union
Fireman William Baker Dies at Portland Harbor
Fireman William Baker of Engine 11 died suddenly at Peake's Island in Portland Harbor during a planned two week vacation with his wife and daughter. He was about 59, a harness maker by trade, and resided at 15 Monmouth Street leaving a widow and one child. The second notice reports the burial of Susan R. Bartlett at Woodlawn Cemetery following services by Rev Haven at her home on Princeton Street.
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William Baker
Peake’s Island
Portland Harbor
Susan R. Bartlett
George W. Bartlett
Princeton Street
Mr. Haven
Saratoga M. E. Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
City raids praised as policy fiends routed in big sweep
Chief Drury leads a major raid arresting Marcellus B. Sanborn Charles Farnum and Mary Powers who pleaded guilty and paid 50 each while others paid 10 fines. A separate accident on Broadway Square involving Mrs Eben Fernandez her daughter and James Penney left Penney with facial injuries and Mrs Fernandez with a broken arm after a horse frightened by an electric car ran away and toppled their buggy.
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Drury
Marcellus B. Sanborn
Charles
Alias
C. Farnum
Mary Powers
Eben F. Fernandez
Winnisimmet Street
James Penney
Broadway Square
James
McGilvary
Broadway
Young Penney
Congress Avenue
Funeral for longtime Boston officer Watts set for Wednesday
The funeral for William M. Watts, longtime Boston police officer, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Elm Hill Baptist Church Crawford Street Roxbury. Services will be conducted by William Parkman Commandery and Mt. Tabor Lodge of East Boston.
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William M. Watts
Boston
Sidney Place
Elm Hill Baptist Church
Crawford Street
Roxbury
William Parkman Commandery
Mt. Tabor Lodge
East Boston
Cambridge Veterans Firemen to Attend Worcester Field Day
The Cambridge Veteran Firemen's Association will meet at the Boston and Albany station at 7 a m Thursday to depart for the grand firemen's field day at Worcester on that date.
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Cambridge Veteran Firemen’s Association
Boston & Albany
Grand Firemen’s
Worcester
Outing Plans for Misses and Patrol Families
Misses Mamie Holland Byrnes and Wall depart for a two week outing in the White Mountains with Meredith, N H as a first stop and travel continuing north. Sergeant Michael J ONeill of Division 6 begins a two week vacation, visiting Newark family. Ella and May Collins, children of Patrolman Dennis Collins, take a vacation with relatives in Chester, N H. Ed Free leads a Lynn business men party to the World’s Fair for a three week stay.
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Mamie Holland
Byrnes
Wall
White Mountains
Meredith
N. H
Michael J. O'Neil
Division 6
Judge O'Neil
Newark
N. J
Ella
May
Dennis Collins
Station 6
Chester
Ed Free
Lynn
Lynn Names New School Teachers in Board Meeting
In Lynn on August 14 the School Board elected Henry M. Waldest as sub-principal of the English High School, William A. Perking as sub-principal of the Classical High School, and Miss Clara A. Wetmore as assistant in the Classical High School. Miss Kate Moulton was chosen as drawing teacher.
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Lynn
Henry M. Waldest
William A. Perking
Clara A. Wetmore
Kate Moulton
Fortune of East Boston Woman Ends With Lost Savings
Mrs. Jennie Marks of East Boston tossed away 1350 in bank deposits and 151.87 in cash from a purse after a thrift impulse. She tried to extend payment notices, sought bank help, and later learned neighbors and a local clerk divided the money, with a police inquiry sparked by the odd disappearance and staged redistribution details.
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Jennie Marks
East Boston
Savings Bank
Henry Cabot
Ex-Senator Bennett Calls Pillsbury Conference in Essex
Ex-Senator Bennett of Lynn issues circulars to Pillsbury loyalists in Essex County urging a conference in Salem next week. Date not set. This follows State Pillsbury committee wishes and will boost their campaign effort in the area.
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Salem
Bennett
Lynn
Pillsbury
Pillsbury Committee
Woman Wanders Again in Dedham Case of Insanity
Bertha Imele wife of Rudolph Imele East Dedham has wandered from home three times. She was picked up by Boston police and sent to Rainsford Island institution. A medical exam found her unsound minded and she will be removed to an insane asylum tomorrow by Dedham officer Donley.
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Dedham
Bertha
Rudolph Imele
East Dedham
Boston
Rainsford Island
Donley
Lad Albert Shea survives street fall after odd Chelsea race
Albert D. Shea, 23, of Tileston Street, after being picked up dead on Chelsea Street at 9:30 last night, regained consciousness and walked home. He was with three companions when he tripped near Chestnut Street and struck his right temple, staying unconscious for about fifteen minutes.
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Chelsea Street
Charlestown
Albert D. Shea
Tileston Street
Chestnut Street
Hood's Pills Claim Cure All Liver Ailment
A vintage promotion touts Hood’s Pills as a universal cure for liver troubles. The copy emphasizes dramatic healing powers and broad efficacy, urging readers to try the remedy for relief from numerous liver ailments.
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Hood
North Shore Beach Week Ends in Gala and Tension
A seaside gala week at the Pines features Innes's Thirteenth Regiment Band with Salvation Army songs, Strauss polka, Coppelia music, Wagner concert, and a Strathmore ball by Naval Brigade. crowds vary as Crescent Beach and Winthrop events draw mixed attendance. A 14-year-old boy near Revere shoots himself accidentally. Beachmont youths face robbery attempts amid ongoing garden thefts. George Coles of the Boston Natural History Society visits Beachmont cottage Den on Bellingham Avenue.
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the Pines
Innes
Thirteenth Regiment Band of
New York
Salvation Army
Strauss
New Winthrop Hotel
Henry E. Hayward
Miriam
Joe
Harry
Mabel le Favor
Cork
Winthrop Yacht Club
New Winthrop
W. J. Fitton
A. L. Holden
Miss Bayers
Paul Hussey
Revere
Beachmont
George Coles
Boston Natural History Society
Den
Bellingham Avenue
Labor Union Meeting Reconciles After Trouble
Labor Pressmen's Union No. 25 and United Garment Workers report a return to routine operations after recent unrest. Delegates elected to the Central Labor Union include David Gilman F W Riley Jacob Trask and B Holmes. To the Clothing Trades Council were L Rosenberg F W Riley M Minsky J A Caliph and others. An executive board lists J Trask L Romilski D Gilman M Findle N Miata and others.
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Pressmen’s Union No
United Garment Workers
Central Labor Union
David Gilman
Jacob Trask
District Assembly Debates Bland Bill Support at Graystone Hall
At a meeting in Graystone Hall District Assembly No 30 R of L debated the silver question and passed resolutions urging state Congressmen to vote for the Bland bill A three member committee was appointed to seek abolition of the contract system in park commission work.
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R. of L
Graystone Hall
Bland
Park Commissioners
Laborers Union backs two boycotts in Arlington Hall meeting
Building Laborers' Union No. 15 meeting in Arlington Hall endorsed boycotts against Dennett's Washington street restaurant and against Cabinet Maker Mellin.
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Union No. 15
Arlington Hall
Dennett
Washington Street
Mellin
Firemen's Protective Union 6150 Initiates 150 Members
The union began its career last night by admitting 150 new members. Officers were installed and the charter was received from the American Federation of Labor, marking a formal start to its activities.
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Firemen’s Protective Union
American Federation of Labor
A Plethoric Treasury Report Highlights Union Strength
At last night's Bricklayers' Union meeting it was reported as the second strongest financially among all unions in the International Masons' Association.
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Bricklayers’ Union
International Masons’ Association
Harrison Departs Amid Shifting Lookalikes at Beverly
Ex President Harrison leaves Beverly by train for New York after a public reception. He appears markedly altered since a year or two ago, with a sprained wrist and aching sinew from handshakes. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs McKee, the two babies, and their governess, he boards the last parlor car and avoids attention, as a grateful infant farewell lingers on his memory.
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Harrison
Beverly
Fall River
New York
Providence
Lew Dockstader
Timmy Keeps It Up He Wins Two Races at Milwaukee
Milwaukee Aug 14 National Park meet reports speediest performance as Zimmerman wins the one mile international in 2 19 5 with Bliss a foot behind. Taylor leads sprint before Zimmerman overtakes. Kenney takes two mile handicap, Kennedy second. About 3000 in attendance. Lang unable to attend due to his father’s illness. Zimmerman, Taylor, Bliss and others expected at Telegram Club meet next Monday.
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Milwaukeeh
National Park
Zimmerman
Bliss
Hoyland Smiths
Deberger
Buffalo
Quart
Taylor
Zimmerman Ore
Eli
Dernberger
Taylo
George Taylor
Hoyland Smith
Crooks
Bufalo
Warren
Hartford
Kennedy
Lang
Tyler
A. D. Kenney
Chicago
George F. Taylor
E. C. Bode
A. D. Kennedy
Escape of the Presidents Deer Near Gray Gables
The presidential party hunted a prized deer that escaped from the Gray Gables park. After a day of tracking toward Bourne and Buzzard's Bay, hounds and volunteers scoured woods but failed to recapture the animal, last seen in a pond. The deer, a gift from a Western friend, remains at large.
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Buzzard’s Bay
Mass
Dr. Bryant
Gray Gables
Bourne
Olney appoints Thomas as assistant U S attorney in Massachusetts
Attorney General Olney announces W S Thomas will become assistant United States district attorney for the district of Massachusetts, replacing the resigned John M Marshall. The appointment takes effect September 1.
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W. S. Thomas
Massachusetts
Washington
Olney
W.S. Thomas
United States
District of Massachusetts
John M. Marshall
Death of Peter Donohoe In South Boston
Peter Donohoe aged 40 of 154 Gold Street South Boston died at City Hospital last evening from injuries after falling at his home on June 30. He stayed home until August 7 when his condition required transfer to the hospital.
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Gold Street
Boston
City Hospital
Mr. Donohue
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