Pacific Slope cheers as Union Iron Works lands cruiser contract
Washington approves one cruiser built to Navy plans at Union Iron Works in San Francisco at $1,428,000 while Cramp & Sons lose bid. Union Iron Works praised by Irving M. Scott as California’s landmark recognition and a boost to Pacific coast industry.
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United States
California Company
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Robeson and Chandler
Mrs. Cleveland Greets Marion at Public Reception
Over a thousand residents, plus visitors from Mattapoissett New Bedford Wareham and nearby towns, attend a public reception for Mrs. Cleveland in Marion Aug 15. She greets guests kisses a baby and appears in pale blue attire as General Greely aids in introductions.
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Mrs. Cleveland Receives Intimate Guests at Greely Residence
A grand, cheerful reception at General Greely's home drew intimate friends of Mrs. Cleveland. Carriages lined the street, from common wagons to elegant four in hand. Mrs. Cleveland spoke briefly to many guests and signaled she will avoid further public attentions during her stay.
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Bar Harbor Lifeful Summer Season Reaches Peak
Bar Harbor Me August celebrations surge with naval ships and social elites. North Atlantic squadron visits, Dolphin and Atlanta cruisers arrive, and a regatta week unfolds with yacht patrols, balls, and parades. Admiral Luce expresses approval as Bar Harbor gears for a busy yachting season.
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Troublesome Utes Threaten Colorado Settlers
Denver reports a Glenwood Springs dispatch says Colorow’s band grows to about 120 warriors after a meeting with sixty rodeo men. Gov Adams ships arms to Glenwood and orders militia as Crook says Ute resistance could defy an army with rugged terrain and Mormon ties likely to aid them.
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Edgerton Defends Civil Service Removals and Chicago Charges
Chicago reformer Commissioner Edgerton outlines that removal power under law remains unchanged by civil service reforms. He criticizes indefinite charges by the Chicago Civil Service League, defends classified service integrity, and notes no favoritism toward Democrats in exams. The report also covers Indian affairs, Burns and Whipple, Augusta Maine bids, and Atlantic & Pacific indemnity lands restoration.
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Striking Weavers Demand Pay Raise at Augusta Mill
Two hundred weavers at Edwards company mill in Augusta Maine struck at 9 am seeking higher pay after the ten hour law cut pieceworker wages. The company says workers already earn more than peers in New England and will close the mill rather than grant the raise.
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Irish Aristocracy and Minstrels at Theatres Tonight
Theatre listings show McNish Johnson and Slavin's minstrels Evening at 8 at the OBE Theatre. Boston concert acts Rice and Fagan's minstrels and a burlesque company perform. Provedade concert from Stoll Evening program at Howard venue.
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Local Auction Schedule Includes Fruit and Stocks
Today listings show Fruit at 10 a m by Horatio Harris, then a 11 a m session on horses and carriages with Albert Howe & Co in Brighton, followed by 11 30 a m stocks with R L Day & Co and a 12 m stock session with Francis Henshaw & Co.
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Marriages and deaths listed from city notices
In this city Aug. 14 at Rutland square Joseph Hi Defriez to Lucy A Locke. Edson to Emma Norman of Fitchburg. Kirk to Clara Griffith. Lynds to Christie McKenzie. Parkhurst to Georgiana Warren. Victor to Frances Kendall. Deaths include Bates, Buck, Burns, French, E Frank owe, Hunt, Lena Hunt, Mary F M Hunt, Kirmes, Annie Lomasney, Catherine Mason, Levina McIntosh, Richard J Murphy, Lizzie Olin, E R Seccomb, Mary Jane Shattuck, Mary E Stearns, Josephine Stetson, Mrs Sullivan, Abbie Tyler, Julia Welch, Elizabeth Whitney, Peter Wilson, Lutheria Wright.
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North Cambridge
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Dorchester
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National Croquet Association Opens Sixth Annual Meeting
Norwich Conn Aug 15 The National Croquet Association opened its sixth annual meeting with 25 entrants this year up from 14. Players are divided into four divisions and the final games for four prize mallets worth 10 8 6 and 5 dollars will feature the top players. A special prize from W W Whitman of Troy N Y is awarded to the second best in the event. Play begins at 9 am Tuesday with five grounds lit by ten electric arc lights and matches run fourteen to seventeen hours daily.
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Phoenix Insurance Company under fire in Brooklyn
President Crowell defended the Phoenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn saying recent disclosures do not affect its standing. He accused state examiners of bias and cited $250000 advanced to farmers secured by negotiable notes that will be collectible this fall.
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No Flagman at Crossing Causes Fatal Injury in Laconia
The 6 o'clock Boston Concord Montreal train struck the Nelson wagon at the Catholic Church crossing in Laconia. Smith S. Nelson of Gilmanton, about 70, was fatally injured. the wagon wrecked but the horse unharmed. No flagman was present at the crossing.
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Bank Robbers Foiled in Waterville Heist
At 2 o'clock this morning Officer Call surprised burglars attempting entry to the People's National Bank in Waterville Maine. The assailants returned fire and a lively fusillade ensued. A rear window was partially raised and the electric light circuit had been cut plunging streets into darkness.
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Pray, Sons & Co Handles 600000 Yards of Mattings
Since January 1 1887 Messrs John H Pray Sons Co have handled over 15000 rolls or 600000 yards of China mattings.
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