Henry George Heads United Labor Party Convention
At Clarendon Hall the platform was retained for Henry George for mayor and the party held a long session approving a platform aligned with the Clarendon Hall principles. George accepted a unanimous nomination for secretary of state and urged unity as delegates debated policy, taxes on land values, and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synacust
N. Y
Committee On
Clarendon Hall
Henry George
New York
George
Onondaga County
Trade and Labor Associations
Congress
New York City
John R. O'Donnell
James Redpath
O'Donnell
Montgomery
Dennis C. Feely
Rochester
Sylvanus A. Sweet
Broome
Victor A. Wilder
Kings
New York Socialistic
United Labor Party
City of Montreal Burned at Sea with Thirteen Missing
The Inman Line steamer City of Montreal caught fire off latitude 43 while en route from New York to Liverpool. Thirteen passengers and crew remain missing after eight lifeboats were launched and the York City rescued all on board and landed them at Queenstown. Survivors praise Captain Benn of the York City for aid and leadership during the harrowing voyage to Queenstown and London.
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London
Inman Line
City of Montreal
Queenstown
York City
Baltimore
City of
Montreal
New York
Liverpool
Land
Newfoundland
Samuel Kauffman
George Arnold
Samuel McKee
Kenard Wolten
Stephen Tupper
Simon Rowhetty
S. Kocheingkae
Henry Frazer
Charles Roode
William Franey
Patrick Hughes
Trimmer
Charles Smith
Thomas Wilberforce
Trabant
Scheel
Charleston
Benn
City of Montreal burns at sea with passengers missing
The City of Montreal a line steamer from New York to Liverpool with cotton seventy passengers and eighty crew caught fire and burned. One boat with six passengers and seven crew were missing. Others were saved and taken to Queenstown by the York City.
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Inman Line
City
Montreal
New York
Liverpool
Queenstown
York City
Baltimore
United Labor Party
Syracuse
Henry George
George M. Stearns
Bradford Beril
Mary Ellen Kerr
Lowell
George Feith
Fairchild’s
Bridgeport
John McManus
East Stoughton
Bostons
New Yorks
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Healy
Revenue Cutter
Bear
Blanco
Venezuela
United States
New Hampshire
Saratoga
Colonel Lamont
Washington
Irish National League Proclaimed Sparks Parliamentary Dispute
In Parliament the proclamation of the Irish National League provoked Liberal anger with some members planning to join the league. Parnell calls it a cover for the land bill's weakness. The Lords pass the Irish land bill as Commons sent it.
Weather Fair and Evictions Discussed by Officials
Fair skies as temperatures ease. An interview between the Portuguese vice-consul and Mayor O'Brien tackles Long Island evictions. A hearing considers West End Street Railway’s stock-capital increase. A spar yard fire at Young Caldwell Odiorne’s in East Boston caused 10000 dollars damage. Fall work begins on Longfellow Memorial Garden in Cambridge.
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O’brien
Long Island
West End Street Railway Company
Young, Caldwell & Odiorne
Spar
Boston
Longfellow
Pleuro Pneumonia Report Covers July Bureau Actions
The July report from the chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry tracks pleuro-pneumonia work across states. It records 2533 herds inspected and 10 626 animals examined, with 386 diseased in quarantine and 141 post mortems positive for the disease. In Illinois 1621 stables were checked and 3178 animals examined, 26 positive post mortems. Maryland saw 489 premises inspected and 4812 animals examined, 29 diseased in 7 herds. Virginia and DC had inspections with no Virginia or DC cases, New York and New Jersey reported several quarantines and slaughter actions.
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Wasamneron
Bureau of Animal Industry
Commissioner of Agriculture
Illinois
Maryland
Bureau
New York
New Jersey
Virginia
District of Columbia
Eclipse of the Sun Observations by American Scientists
Berlin observers reported an overcast solar eclipse with the sun hidden behind clouds. In Washington two U S parties led by Prof A Young and Prof D P Todd prepared to observe near Moscow and Tokio to test planetary theories and improve solar lunar tables.
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Bern
Berlin
Washineton
SpectAn
United States
A. Young
Princeton Observatory
Moscow
D. P. Todd
Amherst Observatory
Southerland
United States Navy
Hitchcock
Smithsonian Institute
Holland
Pittsburg
D. W
Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York
For twenty four hours starting 7 am Saturday August 20 forecasts call for fair weather in New England with a slight temperature fall and light variable winds, winds on the coast from the west. Eastern New York to see slightly cooler conditions with fair weather and variable winds shifting to southwesterly.
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Washtheton
New England
New York
Weather Forecast For Southeast New England Aug 19
Indications for southeastern New England for the next 24 hours from 12 o clock Friday night call for fair weather. Observed by H. H. Clayton at Bullslitt Observatory at 2 p.m. on Aug 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullslitt Observatory
New England
H. H. Clayrton
Meteorological Record of Yesterday Across Stations
The document presents yesterday's weather record up to 10 p m with observations taken simultaneously at all stations. It lists temperatures, wind directions and speeds, barometric pressure, and sky conditions for the synchronized observation time.
Proclamation of Irish National League sparks political clash
London reports say Mr. Balfour announced in Parliament that the Irish National League was proclaimed a dangerous association under the Crimes Act. The move divides leaders, with Chamberlain and Russell leaving the Unionists, while Gladstonian and Liberal factions rally to Ireland and plan debates. Parnell and O'Brien head to Dublin as news sheets go to black border.
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London
Balfour
Ireland
House of Commons
Irish National League
League
Sexton
Harrington
Gt Ho
Chamberlain
T. W. Russell
Gladstonians
Parnellites
Dublin
William O’brien
Northwich
Great Britain
Mr. Sexton
House ‘of Commons
Lord Hartington
Liberal Party
Charce
Dillon
Messrs
Parnell
O’brien
Gladstone
Soca
Limerick
Shipping News Highlights from Frexen Cross to New York
Frexen Cross reports clearance of schooner Elizabeth Boston Loxpon on August 20, arrivals of steamers Amalfi and Corona and ships Gallina Off Dover and Otranto from New York and Shields, with several vessels listed near New York and Kinsale on August 19.
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Frexen Cross
Elizabeth
Boston
Loxpon
Amalfi
New York
Seilly Islands
Corona
Maryland
Baltimore
Gallina
Shields
Dover
Altonover
Kinsale
West Indian
New Oreals
All
Otranto
Stanley Murder Rumor Dismissed by Informed Locals
In Zanziwar Aug 19 a well-informed view calls the claim that Henry M. Stanley was murdered baseless. No word from Wadelai or Albert Nyanza since Aug 15. reports say messengers reached Mlisa May 1 and Emin Pasha was away in Unyoro. The alleged massacre tale originates with ivory dealers linked to Tippoo Tib and Tabara.
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Stanley
Zanziwar
Henry M. Stanley
Wadelai
Albert Nyanza
Emin Pasha
Mlisa
Emin
Unyoro
Tabara
Tippoo Tib
Origi
Tippoo Tih Story Prompts Battle Tale Claims
Fragmentary text notes Tippoo Tih among enemies of Tippoo Tih with a claim that Tippoo deserted Stanley and was later killed.
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Nated
Tippoo Tih
Tippoo
Stanley
Lords Pass Irish Land Bill After Commons Adoption
The House of Lords adopted the Irish land bill as received from the Commons. The Pall Mall Gazette attacked the government party for backing Earl of Cadogan's town parks amendment and urged Liberals to revolt to obstruct supply measures and push for dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Pall Mall Gazette
Earl of Cadogan
Emperor William Ill Sicks Leaders Koenigsburg Maneuvers
Berun Aug 19 Emperor William is so ill that the King of Saxony will represent him at the Koenigsburg maneuvers. An official bulletin says the emperor caught a cold during a sudden change in the weather.
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William
Berun
Saxony
Koenigsburg
Jubilee Yacht Races News From The Capital
Washington dispatch notes President at Oak View during heated term and Cabinet vacations. Col D S Lamont heads to New York while Ex Congressman Lovering reports private business. National bank reserve data show $1.249 billion in reserves with 21.4 percent reserve ratio.
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Washington
D. S. Lamont
New York
McGrawville
N. Y
White House
Messrs, Endicott, Whitney
Lamar
Garland
Vilas
Lovering
Lynne
City
Virginia
Treasury
Trouble Over Pilots Fees With Seiners At Halifax Harbor
Eight American mackerel seining schooners sheltered at Halifax after entering without pilots. Five captains faced customs over pilotage receipts. Consul General Phelan deposited the fee with him to secure clearances while an inquiry proceeds. Captains contend no injustice, and one vessel, the J H G Perkins, was seized at Souris for alleged illegal shipping but released after detention.
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Flauwax
Halifax
Phelan
North Bay
Mattie Dyer
Fannie S. Orre
Lattie L. Newman
Frank Foster
James Dyer
A. H. Lennox
Mabel Leighton
J. HW. G. Perkins
Dominion
McDonald
J. H. G. Perkins
Maine
Souris
Bradford Beril Held for Exam in Felonious Assault Case
Bradford Beril, charged with felonious assault with intent to murder Mary E. Kerrigan, was held in 15000 bond for examination Saturday Aug. 27. Kerrigan passed a comfortable night but is too weak for the ball extraction as believed by her surgeon.
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Lowext
Bradford Beril
Mary E. Kerrigan
Miss Kerrigan
Steamers Arrived At Galveston and Ports Worldwide
Shipping notices list arrivals and origins of multiple steamers including Loch Ard from London and Jeranos from Hull. Other vessels reported: City of New York from Hong Kong and Yokohama, Britannic from New York, Werra from New York, York City from New York, Alesia from New York, Indipendente from New York, and many more sailing to and from Liverpool, New York, London, Boston, Havana, and beyond with dates August 12 to 19.
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Galveston
Loch Ard
London
New Orleans
Jeranos
Hull
San Francisco
City of New York
Hong Kong
Yokohama
St Paul
Ounalaska
Liverpool
Britannic
New York
Wisconsin
Do Es
Bremen
Werra
Queenstown
York City
Barcelona
Alesia
Gibraltar
Indipendente
Para
Lisbonense
Baltimore
St Croix
Barracouta
City of Richmond
Trave
Croma
Shields
Samana
Vaytl
Frithjot
Baracon
Murc
Powhattan
Dublin
Cotherstone
Montreal
Hinll
Delena
Ian Auckland
Mariposa
Trinacria
Anerly
Three Rivers
Nestorian
Belfast
Newminster
Glasgow
Siberian
Moville
Vancouver
kAxertors
Seilly Islands
Amalfi
Corona
Maryland
Pleon Yacht Club opens with first open race at Mareienvap
The Pleon Yacht Club held its first open race and fourth regatta with nineteen boats in two classes on a three and a half mile course. Reba led from start to finish in first class keel, while Puritan finished second in its class after navigation difficulties. Wind shifted offshore causing gear damage on Snail and Dash. Montauk and Volunteer ships arrived later as Beverly regatta preparations continue.
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Tatrax
Ang
Speciar
New York
Boston
Henn
C. M. Colt
G. W. Warren
Sherator
Queen Hotel
Dauntless
Osten
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Club
Wenonah
Pastime
Hebe
Mareienvap
Pleon Yacht Club
Reba
Puritan
Archer’s
Poole
Eeeseeens
Bug
Brown
Dash
JackSom
Montauk
Beverly
Two Engines Collide and One Runs Wild in Philadelphia
A collision at the Philadelphia yard of the Pennsylvania railroad fatally injures Engineers Thompson and Kelly. A loose throttle on a runaway engine leads to a westward dash, a switch rescue, and a pair of wrecked engines 1100 and 393 on a 30 foot embankment. A second derailment near Wynnewood injures the rear train crew. The Peabody Press case seeks $10,000 damages for character injury.
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Parapetpaia
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thompson
Kelly
West Philadelphia
Wilmington & Baltimore
Thirtieth Street
Westchester
Joseph Kelly
Broad Street
Philiadelphia
Penn
Wynnewood Station
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Taffy
James Pytr
Pytr
Labor Party
INMAN
Queense Town
Faneuil Hall Cicars
Havana
Ashton
Tate Street
China
Commons
Chusham Fu
Zanzibar
Doston
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. A
Oston
Koemeerey
Eastport
Oslene Lo
Portland
Mt. Washington
Fogay Hoston
Albany
Cas
Newark
Mao
Clear Rock Cliffe Eter
Eele Rashington
Ne Ee
Hatteras
Fair
Wilmington
Kuford
Mls
Loudy Salt Lake City
T. Smith
Efapiue
Jacksonville
Gee Dee
Dear
Nowdy Mackinaw
Marquette, Mich
Chicago
Hee
Eol
Duluth
St. Paul
Dodge City
Crercees
Leavenworth
Ft. Custer
Ease
Helena
North Platte Aee Ooo
Denver
Yarmouth
England
King Yu
Chusham Fn
Marblehead
Peabody Press
John P. Fernald
W. L. Ward
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