Monument Corner Stone Laid At Bennington Vermont
The Grand Lodge of Masons of Vermont presided over the cornerstone ceremony for a battle monument in Bennington. Several items of state interest follow, including forecasts of damages from the Chatsworth Illinois disaster, and nominations in science associations. The issue notes election returns, acquittal in a New York homicide case, factory employment gains, and various local and national developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Grand Lodge of Masons of
Vermont
Chatsworth
Ill
American Association of Science
Kentucky
Buckner
Bradley
Daniel Murphy
Lyons
Whyto
New York
Charles H. Burns
Hazen
Concord
N. H
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Captain Rush
Revenue Cutter
Rush
Behring Sea
Queen Victoria
Cleveland
A. W. Greely
Block Island
Asa T. Barron
Twin Mountain House
Ives
Stayner
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Gladstonian MP Brunner Receives Ovation in Commons
The new Gladstonian member Mr Brunner took his seat in the Commons and was greeted with an ovation by Gladstonites. London papers comment on the Northwich election with discouraging Conservative prospects. Serious deficits are reported in Servian finances. The Sofia garrison officers swear allegiance to Prince Ferdinand. Bulgaria may form a provisional cabinet under Prime Minister Stolloff. The North German Gazette accuses Ferdinand of breaching the Berlin treaty. Britain debates suppressing the Irish National League. Mexican to Vera Cruz line engineers strike.
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Brunner
Prince Ferdinand
Berlin
Germany
Irish National League
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Weather, crime, and city tensions in brief
Fair weather and steady temperatures frame a busy city page. The steam heating pipes threaten disruptions, Moxon pleads not guilty to stealing the yacht Imogene and is held on $1000 bond. A sharp letter from Rev. Dr. Miner targets anti saloon Republicans. Fishermen eviction at Long Island continues. Policeman Burke shoots a fugitive at Roxbury. Stocks remain dull as money grows easier.
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New Steam Heating Company
Moxon
Imogene
Miner
Long Island
Burke
Roxbury
Locomotive Engineers Strike on Mexican Central
City of Mexico reports Mexican Central Railway engineers striking after a discharge. Mail and passenger trains run on time, but perishable freight not being received. Road spans over 1200 miles, vital for interior trade, with officials blaming a professional agitator from the United States.
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City of Mexico
Mexican Central
United States
Laster Strike Hits Two Factories in Brockton and Waitman
In Brockton W L Douglas factory begins finishing work after edge setters and trimmers report this morning with seven machines running and twenty lasting department workers. Douglas hopes to yield twenty five cases daily. In Waitman A R Jones Co lasters quit at noon over price disputes for new grade work not on the price list, about twenty five men leaving for talks with the proprietor.
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Brockton
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Waitman
A. R. Jones & Co
Steamers Arrive and Depart Across Atlantic Routes
Maritime notices list numerous vessels at sea and harbor positions around Aug 14 to Aug 16. Ships such as Roseville, Sarmatian, and City of Washington are reported sailing between New York, Liverpool, Antwerp, Glasgow, and Montreal with several en route or proceeding orders.
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Antwerp
Roseville
Philadelphia
Glasgow
Poston
Isle of Wight
George Heaton
Baltimore
Cipero
Trom Do
London
Liverpool
Sarmatian
Montreal
Californian
New Orleans
Niceto
Norfolk
Vic Queen
New York
The
Lizard
Longhirst
Nee
Leith
Hartington
James Turpie
Montréal
Oi Malin
Prawle Point
Sorrento
Hull
St Catharine’s Point
Waesland
Moville
Furnessia
Havana
City of Washington
Hamburg
Australia
Halifax
Martin River
Corean
Pernambuco
Alliance
Rio Janeiro
Durham City
Parrow
Bidonian
Mediterranean
Rotterdam
Leerdam
Pavonia
Boston
Caspian
Winston
Bilboa
Westernland
Seilly Islands
Newark
Pat New York
General Whitney
Bosne
Eastport
Clear Port
Eerie v
Mt. Washington
Woo
Forgy
Ciesar
Northfield
Albany
N. Y
New Pork
Clear Rock
Washington
Lynchburg
Clear
Salt Lake City
Ft. Smith Goon Taves Oe
Lear Jacksonville
Galveston
Cloudy Montomery
Clear New T Yrleans
Shreveport
Len
Knoxyv RS
Memphis
Ener
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Nwo
Cleveland
Detroit
Wees
Santa Fe
Seer
Saugeen
Can
Grand Haven
Mackinaw City
Marquette
Mich
Chicago
Tel Paso
Fair Duluth
St. Paul
Clear Dodge
Rere
Clear Yarmouth Aeeseneeee
Brunner's Ovation Marks House Seat Debut in Commons
London commentary reflects mixed views on the Northwich result. The Daily News notes a rebuff to the government a year after formation, while The Times warns against easing efforts on Ireland. The Standard argues the Union battle continues and Irish issues lose leverage.
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London
Brunner
Gladstonian
Northwich
Cheshire
House of Commons
Daily News
Morning Post
Daily Telegraph
Ireland
Bulgaria's New Government Under Prince Ferdinand
Reports from Trynovo Soria and Bern detail Prince Ferdinand's vow to honor Alexander's legacy and his troops being reviewed. Provisional cabinet planned in Soria with oaths of allegiance. Austria England and Italy pledge ongoing relations. Russia seeks cancelation of a Turkish commissioner appointment. Berlin Gazette links Ferdinand's throne to Bulgarian independence and Berlin Treaty breach, drawing German disapproval.
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Bulgaria
Trrnovo
Prince Ferdinand
Alexander
Ferdinand
Soria
Stolloff
Austria
England
Italy
Porte
Russia
Arlin Effendi
Bern
Berlin
Germany
Earl Cadogan's Amendment Urges Land Bill Support
Earl Cowper writes to the Times urging government backing for Earl Cadogan's amendment. He warns that yielding to opposition would trigger revision of rents fixed in the last five years and stall cases in the Land Court.
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Earl Cadogan
Londoon
Earl Cowper
the Times
National League Receipts Report and Hopeful Outlook
Durum Aug 16 National League meeting reports receipts of £2138 with £2000 from the Parliamentary Aid Society of New York. Harris notes Nationalists near success and anticipates Gladstone's Home Rule edition. London Aug 16 government undecided on suppressing the National League with two thirds of Conservatives opposing immediate action.
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Jirisu National League
National League
Harris
M.P
Parliamentary Aid Society of New York
Gladstone
Deficits in Servian Finances Reported
A commission probing Servian finances finds serious deficits. The finance minister orders sequestration of the predecessor M Petrović's property.
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Berarapr
M. Petrovich
Gladstone Opens Welsh Bridge and Railway Talk
News from London reports Gladstone lowering the first cylinder of a new swinging railway bridge over the River Dee in Wales. He gave a long speech on railway enterprise and Welsh England links, while cricket in Canada and Staffordshire ended in a draw with scores detailed.
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London
Dusuwn
West Clare
Ennis
Crusheen
County Clore
John G. Gibson
Ireland
Peter O’brien
Herbertstown
Ardagh
Plunkett
Boxpraux
Princess of Wales
Klampenborg
Greece
Rome
Humbert
Corn Market Reaches Tame Stance on Wheat Trading
Chicago Aug. 16 Corn has had its day and the market for that staple becomes tame as traders on the board of trade prepare to resume activity in the wheat pits tomorrow.
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Board of Trade
Lawyer Dunn Implicated in Absconder Scott Confession
London New York Aug 16 Richard S Scott the paying teller of the Manhattan Bank who absconded in 1885 with 160000 of the bank funds and has since been in hiding recently confessed to Consul General Waller at London He implicates John R Dunn his wifes cousin a stock broker in this city in his rascality Dunn has been arrested on a suit to recover 140000 Scott claims he handled over 1000000 a day for twenty years and describes Dunns plans to steal 1000000 and flee to Canada He says Dunn advised disguises extradition laws and how to conceal the theft and that Dunn later helped with money and a proposed bank settlement before Dunn was jailed on 150000 bail
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New York
Richard Seaman Scott
Manhattan Bank
Waller
London
John R. Dunn
Dunn
Scott
Canada
Pene
W. M. Culverson
New York Postoffice
Central Park
Lizzie
Park Bank
Brooklyn
Fisheries Troubles Reach Nova Scotia Coastline
Halifax reports a Digby Courier tale of a suspected attempt to recapture the American schooner David J Adams from a wharf. Nearby tug movements sparked questions as tides fell, while Oscar and Hattie limped into Malpeque for repairs after damaged sails. Canso noted scarce mackerel inside three miles, with overall Nova Scotia fishermen faring little better than Americans.
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Hallifax
N. S
Digby Courier
David J. Adams
Adams
Charlottetown
Oscar
Hattie
Malpeque Harbor
United States
George
Phelan
Halifax
Canso
N.5
Nova Scotia
Fires devastate multiple properties across several towns
The Aug 16 report notes a large Fire in Hurr New block owned by F R Woodward with post office grocery store hall and tenements burned. Losses estimated at 8000 with 1200 insured. adjacent Calley home saved most goods. Other fires in Watersury Providence Saco and Cape Porpoise caused investments and injuries with workers displaced and a man hospitalized after smoke inhalation.
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Hurr
N. H
F. R. Woodward
L. H. Quimby
Woodward
Richard Calley
Watersury
Conn
New York Belting and Packing Company
Providence
Fred I. Chaffee
East
Examination Required for Chief of Elections Office
The corporation counsel's opinion states candidates for chief of the bureau of elections must take a civil service examination. The post has been held by John J. O'Brien, a Republican, previously.
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New Yor
Corporation Counsel
Bureau of Elections
John J. O’brien
Newport Yacht Race Ends With Volunteer Victory
The Newport cups race from Newport to Hen and Chickens lightship saw the Volunteer win her class after a long light-wind contest. Puritan and Cinderella chased through light airs with Magic and Sachem close behind. final results gave the Volunteer the class prize, Gracie and Cinderella also earning cups in their classes.
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Volunteer
Wilit
Gracie
Cinderella
Newport
R. I
Sprcrar
New Yok Yacht Club
Sachem
Beaver Tail
Fort Adams
Electra
Csecsceesees
Ccccseereeeees
Sachem Bee Ie
Sscceerseeteeeres Wees
S.eress Ngis
Berle
Cc Ceew Nue Pdi Sae Cao
Sewer Mischief
Ccccceesve
Voluntee
Puritan
Bristol
Magic
Mayflower
Mischief
Leeward
Fanita
Welemtool
West Island Light
Brenton’s Reef
Weather Indications For New England And New York
For twenty four hours from 7 a m Wednesday August 17 New England expected fair weather with northwest becoming variable winds and slight temperature changes. Eastern New York sees fair weather with northerly winds turning variable and cooler in the north with stationary southern temperatures. Southeast New England also forecasts fair weather after midnight.
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New England
New York
Late Ship News Arrivals and Wreck Report
New York reports arrivals including Dora Bremen Alice Amsterdam Steinora London Alexander Yeats Antwerp Susanne Bremen and more. Vessels sailing include Nevada for Liverpool and Adolph Obrig for Yokohama. Lighthouse steamer Vertena reports passing a wreck fourteen miles south of Sankaty Light in fourteen fathoms with one broken mast.
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New York
Dora
Bremen
Alice
Amsterdam
Steinora
London
Alexander
Woop
Thistle Arrives in New York for America's Cup Campaign
The Scotch cutter Thistle reaches Tompkinsville Staten Island after a 21 day voyage to New York harbor. Captain Barr and crew praise her speed and handling while rivals like Volunteer and Mayflower loom for upcoming trials and sparks of betting among local yacht clubs.
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New York
Thistle
Goodwin
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
Barr
Clyde
Philadelphia
John Barr
The
Priscilla
General Paine
Olsen
New York Club
Genesta
Irex
New York Harbor
Mr. Bell
Liverpool
City of Rome
Glasgow
Anderson
Ute Outbreak Flares in Colorado Frontier Fight Near Meeker
A messenger reports about 150 Utes clashing at Beaver Creek fifteen miles from Meeker Colorado as families flee to Meeker. Cavalry units are mobilized under C. E. Blydenburg, with civilians bandaging the town and warning all settlers. Authorities seek protection for communities amid rising tensions and disputed rights on the White River range.
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Rawttys
Wyo
White River
Beaver Creek
Meeker
White
Bear Rivers
C. E. Blydenburg
Cucago
Grand Junction
Col
Philadelphia Cattle Company
Colorow
Uintah Reservation
Rangely
Drecker
Roth
White River Range
Denver
Adams
West
Glenwood Springs
Kendall
Colorado Springs
Canon City
Leadville
Aspen
Crook
Omaha
War Department
Wasuteron
Colorado
Redskins
Rail Disaster Fallout Sets Near Million Dollar Claims
Report from Prort Illinois on the Chatsworth accident cites near one million dollars needed to settle all claims. Officials reveal company finances and future policy, while authorities continue the inquiry with Superintendent Armstrong as witness. Damages across Coatsworth warn total losses may approach one million, with dozens dead or injured and substantial business and property losses.
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Prort
New York City
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Chatsworth
Armstrong
Coatsworts
Pacific Railway Commission Sets Witness Method in NY
The Pacific Railway Commission and Central Pacific counsel agree witnesses for the company will be sworn by a U.S. Court commissioner in New York as needed. A meeting is set there for Sept 20 with Judge Dillon and A A Cohen to present oral arguments. Secretary Miller reports land grant bonds issued at 10 million dollars with 8.644 million realized and 5.563 million redeemed, leaving 4.487 million outstanding.
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San Francisco
Pacific Railway Commission
Central Pacific
United States
New York
Dillon
Union Pacific
A. A. Cohen
Miller
Pennsylvania Republicans Name Likely Court and Treasurer Candidates
Hanaissure Aug 16 The state Republican convention tomorrow will nominate a supreme judge and a State treasurer with William B. Hart and Judge Williams of Tioga County likely. An endorsement of James G Blaine for 1888 president may be added despite quiet opposition.
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Hanaissure
Supreme Judge
William B. Hart
Williams
Tioga County
James G. Blaine
Justifiable Homicide in New York Saloon Shooting
The coroner's jury found Daniel Murphy justified in shooting Daniel Lyons leader of the Why a gang in Murphy's saloon. Murphy was discharged and left the courtroom with applause from friends after witnesses testified.
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New York
Daniel Murphy
Daniel Lyons
Whya
Murphy
Town and Country Club Meeting at Mrs Brewer’s Cottage
The third Town and Country Club gathering of the season is set for Wednesday August 24 at Mrs Gardner Brewer’s cottage. Colonel T W Higginson of Boston will present a paper titled A New England Vagabond.
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Town and Country Club
Newpork
Gardner Brewer
T. W. Higgingon
Boston
New England
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Hamilton Place
Faneuil Hall
J. i. Ashton
Neate Street
Tame
Hm.s
M.S. Magiec
Bertie
Blur
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. A
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