Vessel Seized for Smuggling at Quebec Harbor
Montreal reports the schooner Marie Erzelie, about 200 tons, seized at Quebec after landing several hundred cases of best French brandy in Little Cove, St Lawrence. Captain Prouchard resisted, flaunting a US flag and claiming immunity, but authorities seized vessel and captain and placed a warden aboard pending Ottawa instructions.
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Montreal
Sprctat
Quebec
Marie Erzelie
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Little Cove
Lower
St. Lawrence
Martin River
Leland’s Wharf
Government Revenue
Prouchard
United States
Taman
Ottawa
Blaine Day in Portland as Campaign Opens
In Portland Maine on August 15 Blaine drew supporters and visitors from across the state. He spoke at the Falmouth Hotel and City Hall to an audience split between men and women, praising protectionist policy and criticizing trusts while noting Maine’s state election efforts and comments on Putnam and Frye regarding fisheries and treaty criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Union
Falmouth Hotel
Blaine
Falmouth
City Hall
Home Market Club
James G. Blaine
Henry B
Republcan
Cleveland
England
London
United Kingdom
Maine
Cane
Appses
Putnam
Burleigh
Portland Argus
Frye
Secretary
Fisheries, Commission
Mr. Putnam
The
Argus
Unite States
Report on Clergy Call Fact Check at Disciples Church
Boston news notes deny Rev. Slicer of Providence was called to the pulpit of the Church of the Disciples. The American Philatelic Association closes its convention with stamps on display. Nathaniel W. Cumner death prompts action by Boston Merchants' Association. New system introduced for delivering registered letters. Albany prison escapees discharged await Boston trial on robbery charges. Franklin Park permits for religious services rejected. Funeral services held for Josiah S. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slicer
Providence
Church of the Disciples
American Philatelic Association
Boston Merchants’ Association
Nathaniel W. Cumner
Albany
Boston
Park Commissioners
Franklin Park
Josiah S. Robinson
Fire reports from Seaneck and South Hadley blaze
The Seaneck NJ stable at William Walter Phelps’s estate burned last night destroying five carriages and harnesses. Loss estimated at $15,000. In South Hadley MA J Q Pickering milkman lost house barn and outbuildings to lantern explosion causing about $3000 in damage with partial insurance. An additional small fire at Swett Street Hospital caused slight damage from old planks burning.
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New York
William Walter Phelps
Seaneck
N.J
Springfield
J. Q. Pickering
South Hadley
Swett Street
Bennington County Democrats Nominate Ticket at Arlington
Bennington county Democratic convention at Arlington endorses national and state platforms calling for tax relief on necessities and protection for American manufacturers. Nominated: Senators H. C. Reynolds and Milo G. Remington. assistant judges J. C. Pettibone and Clarkstone. sheriff George K. Davis. high bailiff Charles Kinner. state's attorney Albert G. Tey. probate judges George W. Farwell and Emery S. Harris. county commissioner Alfred Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Bennington County
Arlington
H. C. Reynolds
Manchester
Milo G. Remington
J. C. Pettibone
Clarkstone
Shaftsbury
Eorge K. Davis
Steamers Arrived and Departed In Aug Trade Report
A dated shipping roundup lists vessels arriving at Boston New York Philadelphia and other ports in mid August. It notes ships from Liverpool Amsterdam Vera Cruz Havana Jamaica and more, with several sailings to Genoa Barrow Liverpool and Bremen and other destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Kansas
Liverpool
Burgarian
New York
Schiedam
Amsterdam
Saratoga
Vera Cruz
Havana
Philadelphia
Brixham
Jamaica
Gibraltar
Clintonia
New Orleans
Genoa
Malin Head
Amy Dora
Pensacola
Barrow
Ardancorrach
Coosaw
Ontario
Montreal
Lverpool
Naples
Picqua
Copenhagen
Gothia
Hamburg
City of Lincoln
Alicia
Baltimore
London
Colorado
Sydney
Gwent
Perth Amboy
Baltic
Quebec
Henry IV
Havre
Queenstown
Nova Scotian
City of Rome
Glasgow
State of Indiana
Furnessia
Urbino
Mediterranean
St Jago
Cuba
Ocean Prince
St Thomas
Southampton
Lahn
Bremen
Suevia
Alaska
Nevada
Pomona
Port Maria
Insurance and Opportunity Drive Business Success
A promotional note highlights that opportunity and ability to complete deals are key to a man's success. It claims NATL LIFE INS v. and references J.T. Phelps as agent with address 165 Dev., Bostow, urging engagement with insurance services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Ins
J.T. Phelps
Agt
Bostow
The Care of Young Men Sees Global Growth Surge
The eleventh conference of the Young Men's Christian Associations opened in Stockholm with Count Bernstorff and Baron Ugglas presiding. Dr. von Scheele was elected president as the world body reports 3104 associations, a jump of about 1000 since the Berlin meeting, and American support boosts Paris and France work. The American report notes association property rising from 3 million to 7 million dollars and secretaries increasing from under 400 to about 800. About 400 delegates attend, including 200 English speakers and around sixty from America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
StockHolm
Young Men’s Christian Associations of the World
Count Bernstorff
Berlin
Visby
Baron of
Ugglas
von Scheele
George Williams
London
Lucian Warner
New York
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Paris
France
America
Crisis in Turkey Tangled With Sultan Ministers
London Aug 15 A crisis between the Turkish sultan and ministers is reported over the Grand Vizier's plan to borrow £1,500,000 from Turkish banks. Funds would pay war and marine department expenses and overdue wages for soldiers and sailors. Rumor says Said Pasha may become Grand Vizier and Gradban Pasha to be sent to London on a secret mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Turkey
Said Pasha
Kiamil Pasha
Gradban Pasha
Parnell Suit Against Times Faces Scottish Jurisdiction Question
London reports a possible collapse of the action against the Times on a technical point. The Times may argue no Scottish jurisdiction since it owns no property and resides outside Scotland. The Parnell commission judges plan to begin inquiries October 16, with intermediary applications due by September 17.
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London
Parnell
The
Times
Scotland
Hannon, Day
Smith
Parnell Commission
Lewis
Parnellites
Seamus
the Times
National League reports growth at Birmingham convention
The National League of Great Britain presented its annual report in London on August 15. Founded in 1883 with 52 branches, the league now lists 595. Financial condition has improved sevenfold since 1883. Parnellites deny that actions against the London Times serve tactical aims and say they will testify fully before the inquiry commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National League of Great Britain
Birmingham
League
Parnellites
Parnell
London Times
Commission of Inquiry
Famine Flares in Epirus and Coastal Turmoil Across Europe
Reports from London detail famine in Epirus and disorders as Albanian garrison at Metzove attacks the town over unpaid wages, killing Christians and looting. In port, revolutions unfold with the Bulgarian throne question and imperialist demonstrations in Paris, while racing results and prison escapes mark varied news from Europe and the Caribbean.
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London
Epirus
Metzove
Redcar
Aperse
Caerlaverock
Dolores
Kempten Park
Liverpool
Liverpool Cotton Association
Beruw
Vienna Tagblatt
Ferdinand
Altona
Frederick
Paris
M. Legoux
Victor
Baron Haussmann
Post Office Robbery Case Reaches Million-Dollar Value
Cuiiaco Aug 15 The post office inspectors report a partial list of checks drafts money orders and other negotiable papers recovered from Von Oberampf s room totaling over 250 000 with expectations the full value may reach about a million dollars They say cash amount hidden is unknown as many send small sums by mail calling this the most colossal mail robbery scheme known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
Post Office
von Oberampf
Kidder
von Oberkampf
Yachts Race From Vineyard Haven to New Bedford
Mayflower leads the fleet in a brisk run from Vineyard Haven toward New Bedford. The Palmer runs ashore at Squash Meadow but is helped off by the Oneida and a tug. The sea breeze pushes the fleet past Nobska and Cape Shore as Puritan, Grayling, Sachem, Sea Fox, and Mayflower vie for position with spinnakers aloft. The Mayflower finishes strong but misroutes around the lightship cost the win. results list multiple class winners and a captain’s meeting set for Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Palmer
Squash Meadow
West Chop
Nobska
Cape Shore
Naushon
Sachem
Vineyard Shore
Tarpaulin Cove
Vineyard
Robinson’s Hall
Grayling
Chilmarkshore
Sea Fox
Leeward
Katrina
Seaox
Bight
Gay Head
Vineyard Sound
Clark’s Point
New Bedford
Oak Bluffs
Sound
Buzzard’s Bay
Fanny
Quicks Hall
Lydia
Chloe
Hildegarde
Bertie
Pappoose
Newport
Gerry
Clark’s Point Light
Marblehead
Corinthian Yacht Club
Salem Brass Band
Commodore Crowninshield
Belle of
Boston
Theodore Harold
Belle
Marguerite
Eugenia
L'Rudette
Reception
Arethus
Great Head Yacht Club
E. W. Dixon
Trouble
Mason Brothers
Modoc
D. W. Belcher
Randall Improves but Not Ready to Return
Washington reports Senator Samuel J. Randall continues to improve slowly from illness. Letters from him to appropriations committee members show he still oversees the committee from his sick bed in Pennsylvania. No hemorrhages have recurred since leaving Washington, and he is not expected to resume House duties this session. He is hoped to be back at his seat in December stronger than before.
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Congress
Senate
Morgan
House
Blaine
Portland
Augusta
Connecticut
Winthrop
Washington
E. M. Wilson
Minneapolis
Democrats
Minnesota
Bostons
Chicagos
Philadelphias
Washingtons
Lowells
Worcesters
Samuel J. Randall
Appropriations Committee
Connecticut Republicans Nominate State Officers at Hartworp
The Connecticut Republican State convention elected John M. Hall permanent chairman and nominated Morgan G. Bulkeley for Governor with Samuel Fessenden backing. A platform praised Benjamin Harrison and Levi P Morton and endorsed protective tariffs, while pledging aggressive ticket campaigning and loyal party unity.
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Hartworp
Conn
Republican State Convention
John M. Hall
Hall
Democratic Party
Blaine
Harrison
Morton
Root
Hartford
Morgan Gulkeley
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Connecticut
Commonwealth
Benjamin Harrrison
Levi P. Morton
Graham
S. E. Merwin
New Haven
R. Jay Walsh
Greenwich
M. A. Shumway
Killingley
Shumway
Committee On
Benjamin Harrison
Levi P Morton
Republican Party
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Young Republican Club of
New Britain
Tangas G
George B. McLean
Campalen
Heated Republican caucus backs fisheries treaty vote
Republican senators met at Senator Chandler's home under guard to map strategy amid tense debate. They planned to push the fisheries treaty to a vote, pass appropriation bills, and then consider admitting Washington and Montana to statehood, with the tariff debated further later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Sorecran
Chandler
Senate
Washington
Montana
Allison
Blaine
Finance Committee
Congress
Senator Evarts
Mills Bill Indorsed By Democratic State Convention
The Democratic State convention nominated E. M. Wilson for Governor over Dr. Ames by 283 to 1386. The platform hailed Cleveland and Thurman’s likely win, endorsed the Mills bill and tariff reduction, urged railroad law revision, lower fares, and strict long and short haul enforcement. Delegates adjourned to 9 a.m. tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
E. M. Wilson
Minneapolis
Dr. Ames
Cleveland
Thurman
American Party Nominates Curtis for President in Washington
The American party convention nominated James I. Curtis of New York for President with 45 votes, Abram Hewitt 15, James 8, and Negley 4, while denying immigration to criminals and paupers and proposing consular checks and per capita fees. Delegates from 25 states bolted earlier over voting rules, and Judge N. Greer was chosen Vice President as the convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Party
James I. Curtis
New York
Mr. Curtis
Abram S. Hewitt
James
Negley
Pennsylvania
United States
Illinois
Maine
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Louisiana
Vermont
Virginia
Maryland
Mississippi
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Delaware
California
N. Greer
Saratoga Racing Card Delivers Wins and Wagers
At Saratoga on Aug 15 the day’s card produced fast times and strong betting. Red Light won the 3/4 mile race in 1:20 with Miss Flood second. Bopeep captured the 1 1/8 mile race in 2:05 and Joseph second. Banjo took the one mile race with Amos second. Letretia repeated in the fourth, with Red Stone and Una B nearby. Burr Oak won the steeplechase of 1 3/16 miles. Mutuals paid out: 80, 1230, 1250, 1170 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Red Light
Miss Flood
R. Hawley
Mutuals
Bopeep
Joseph
Burr Oak
Judge Griffith
Jims Murphy
General Cary predicts political landscape at Waterville
Aug 15 special dispatch from Indiana Portland Missouri reports General Cary of Ohio arriving to speak at Waterville tomorrow. He declares Indiana safe for Cleveland New York certain and Illinois favorable for the Democrats, signaling early party prospects.
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Indiana
Portland
General Cary
Ohio
Waterville
Cleveland
New York
Ilinois
Atlantic Coast
Halifax
N.S
Yarmouth
N. S
Montreal
Que
Seeeeerrs
Eastport
Eesees
Northfield
Boston
Mass
Nantucket
Albany
Newark City
Philadelphia
Penn
Washington City
Eseeree Eeeeeaneraeee
Lynchburg
Aesevasseaeerese
Norfolk
Eee
Terete
Hatteras, N
Wilmington
Pittsburg
Eoerser
Mich
Marquette
Green Bay
Wis
Chicago
Duluth, Minn
Mississippi Valley
St. Pat Minn
Des Moines
Missouri Valley
Leavenworth
Kan
Huron
Dak
St. Vincent, Minn
Weatee
Bismarck
Fort Buford
Fort Buford, Dak
Rocky Mountain Slopes
Leger
Fort Custer
Mont
Rapid City
Salt Lake City
Utah
Cheyenne
Denver
Col
Fort Sill
Santa Fe
el Paso
Tex
Archeological Find In Syria Attracts Interest Of Germans
From Beirut the report narrates German excavations near Marash Syria uncovering in situ black basalt blocks with bas reliefs of men and animals in a palace basement, a colossal Assyrian inscribed statue near the court, and no Hittite inscriptions yet found. The US consul notes the Americans had planned to study these relics but the opportunity may have shifted to the Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasutheron
Soretau
State Department
Erhard Bissinger
United States
Beirut
Marash
Syria
Mr. Bissinger
Amenus
Mardin
Weather Indications For New England And New York
Washington August 15 8 p m for twenty four hours light rains slightly warmer winds generally southerly affecting New England and eastern New York according to daily weather bulletin.
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Washington
New England
New York
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Reed
Randall
Jacksonville
Magdalen Islands
Grand Vizier
Young Men’s Christian Associations of
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City Point
Chestnut Hill
Milton
Mt. Bowdoin
Fre
Cambridge
New England Roadmasters
United States Hotel
S. O. Hartwell
Old South
Dante
General Foreign News
Harti
Mayflower
MR. Randall
Republicans
St. Paul, Minn
Cseeeses Ceveeves
West
Cotton Region Bulletin
Atlanta
Coees
Anzusta
Reese
Charleston
Galveston
Little Rock
Memphis
Mobile
Seeee
Mongomery
Bodie
Aeere
Sierra Newseer Eevee
Eeere
Cal
Aesees Utah
Ceeseeeeses Yellow Jacket
Crown Point
Oree
Eve
Gould & Curry
Grand Ze
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Nevada Queen
Cossesees
North Belle Isle
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