Stewart Amendment Sparks Mining Wealth Bias Debate
Washington special reports Senator Stewart's amendment to the sundry civil service bill. Land Commissioner Stockslager calls it impolitic, saying it favors large wealthy mining corpora tions and railroad interests. He cites losses to public timber and potential suits against Richmond Mining and Eureka Consolidated Mining in Nevada. He warns of hardships to settlers who need timber. House action and further Senate discussions follow with broader political maneuvers.
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Washincton
Stewart
Senate
United States
Stockslager
Stockslacer
Richmond Mining Company
Eureka Consolidated Mining Company
Nevada
London
Eng
Duke of Northumberland
Scockslager
Barnes
Missouri
House
House Quorum Woes Delay Legislation This Week
Attendance in the House has fallen to levels making quorum hard to reach and a single objection can derail measures. Little can be accomplished beyond disposing of appropriation bills. The deficiency appropriation bill faces renewed effort tomorrow or Tuesday, with conference reports on army and navy bills ready for action and sundry civil to follow later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Lyman
Iowa
House
Democratic House
Carlisle
Social figures plan European year and McKinley to speak at Chautauqua
Mrs Johnn Davis plans a year abroad with Adele Grant as traveling companion. Grant mourns quietly at Lenox as they prepare for a European season. Hon William McKinley Jr departs Washington for Atlanta to speak on protection at the Piedmont Chautauqua. He travels in a special car with Col A E Buck and exGovernor Bullock. Librarian Ainsworth Spofford to preside at a Georgetown Mass reunion on the 29th with Washington party members also traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnn Davis
Europe
Adele Grant
Miss Grant
Lenox
Javis
Piedmont Chautauqua Association
William McKinley, Jr
Washington
Atlanta
McKinley
Senator Brown
Georgia
A. E. Buck
R. B. Bullock
Ainsworth R. Spofford
Congress
Spofford
Georgetown
Mass
C. W. Spofford
Riggs House
L. E. Forrest Spofford
Capitol Hill
Charles E. Hovey
Sheridan Memorial Service Fills Church With Veterans
Salem August 19 veterans of Rush's Lancers and General Phil H. Sheridan Post attended a Sheridan memorial service. The altar bore the flag that covered Sheridan's casket from Nongquitt to Arlington. Rev Dr Tracey delivered a historical sermon praising Sheridan's manhood and deeds. The church was packed.
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Salem
Sveean
L. Gracey
Rush
Lancers
Sheridan
Phil H. Sheridan
Nongquitt
Arlington
Tracey
San
W.,t. Sherman
Genuine English Woodstocks Sold by John H Pray Sons Co
English Woodstock items are available only through John H Pray Sons Co, the sole agents in the United States. The firm markets the genuine Woodstock line, emphasizing authenticity and exclusive distribution for American customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
United States
Harrison to the Drummers Promotes Republican Faith
Indianapolis August 19 General Harrison hosts a reception for the Commercial Travellers Association of Indiana and Illinois led by Congressman J H Rowell. He extols the travelers as Republicans and lauds their worldly insight while outlining tariff principles and national unity before a large crowd. The event ends with handshakes and a planned quiet vacation at Middle Bass Island for the Harrison family.
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IndiAnApollis
Ind
Commercial Travellers’ Association of
Indiana
Illinois
General Harrison
J. H. Rowell
Bloomington
Peoria
Lafayette
Terra Haute
Republican Party
Rophet Daniel
Harrison
Middle Bass Island
Toledo
Army Orders From Washington Detail Transfers and Revocations
Washington Aug. 19. Lieutenant Colonel John W. Barlow ordered from Chattanooga to Nashville. Captain William L. Marshall ordered from Milwaukee to Chicago. Captain Frank Baker assigned temporary duty at Dupont's powder mill in Wilmington Del. Orders revoking First Lieutenants G N Whistler O E Wood and William R Hamilton of the Fifth Artillery dated the 13th.
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Washington
Spreeran
John W. Barlow
Engineer Corps
Chattanooga
Nashville
Tenn
William L. Marshall
Milwaukee
Chicago
Frank Baker
Ordnance Department
Dupont
Wilmington
Del
G. N. Whistler
O. E. Wood
William R. Hamilton
Fifth Artillery
Horatio N. Slater Remembered by Webster Citizens
Webster residents at a public meeting adopted a resolution praising Horatio N. Slater as a driving force behind town growth. They note his role at Samuel Slater & Sons, his public-spirited work on water, rail, and welfare, and express deep sorrow at his death on the 16th. A funeral attendance in a body is requested and notices go to local papers.
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Webster
Horatio N. Slater
Slater
Samuel Slater & Sons
Mnien
Webster Times
Worcester County News
Worcester Spy
Boston Post
Boston Advertiser
Funeral of Horatio Nelson Slater Held in Webster
In Worcester on August 19 the funeral for Horatio Nelson Slater was held in Webster. The church was crowded and bells tolled during the simple service which included prayer and Scripture readings by Rev. Mr. Fillmer.
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Worcester
Mass
Horatio Nelson Slater
Webster
Fillmer
Bishop Vincent Delivers Baccalaureate at Chautauqua 1888
Bishop Vincent chancellor of Chautauqua University delivered the baccalaureate address to about 400 members of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circles class for 1888. He preached from Hebrews 11 1 using God's example teaching Israel in the wilderness as model of moral teaching today.
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Vincent
Chautauqua
N. Y
Chautauqua University
Israel
Private Dalzell Stricken. War Papers Sold to Support Family
Private Dalzell of Ohio, famed soldier journalist and statesman, suffered a paralytic stroke. His wife Mrs H M Dalzell and five children rely on income from the sale of his last book Autobiography Poems and Funny War Papers of John Gray Washington's Last Soldier to survive.
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Dalzell
Ohio
H. M. Dalzell
John Gray
Washington
Gloucester fishermen defend Knights of Labor resolutions
In Gloucester on Aug 19, fishermen and Knights of Labor members condemn Senator Hoar for labeling their resolutions false and slanderous. They cite cases of low wages, foreign crews, and disputes over fair shares, noting alleged monopoly in halibut and salt fish markets and criticizing Hoar’s statements as misleading.
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Gloucester
Sproran
Hoar
Deep Sea Assembly
Knights of Labor
Assembly
Post
New England
Provincetown
Lamoine
William Matheson
Angus McKay
Cape Breton
Yarmouth
N.5
Cape Sable
Augusta H. Johnson
Senate
Sylvester Cunningham
Cunningham & Thompson
Boston
Cunningham
Gertie E. Foster
Mayflower
John McKinnon
Lorna Doone
Peterson
Sweden
Puritan
O’brien
Newfoundland
Wachusetts
Scott
Guysboro
N.S
Sigived
Annie Wesley
Thorpe
Deer Island
N. B
Masconomo
Cahoon
Liverpool
Ossipee
Mallett
St. Mary’s Bay
J. E. Garland
Keene
Bristol
Leona
Staples
Maine
Knights
Boston Custom House
Charles H. Pew
John Pew
Pew
Charles O’brien
Cherrington
Straws From State Street Markets Review
The Saturday stock market showed irregularities led by weakness in Missouri Pacific. Wheat gains buoyed by crop damage in the West and European shortfall may lift exports, aiding trunk lines through higher freight. Meigs Elevated railroad plans progress from Harvard to Bowdoin squares with an estimated cost of 1.6 million dollars and potential 9 to 10 percent returns. Subscriptions open with a 10 percent cash payment. Bond activity includes Lynn 4 percent bonds and Omaha city bonds.
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New York
Missouri Pacific
Europe
Seaboard
Meigs Elevated Railroad
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Bowdoin Square
Boston
Charles River
West Boston
Craigie Bridges
Meigs Road
Horse
Omaha
United States
Austria
Austro-Hungary
Italy
Servia
Brunswick
City of Vienna
New England
International Banking Co
Now York
Milk St
Post Building
Mass
Disappearance of Edward King Explained as Flight to Creditors
The Springfield Republican reports that Edward King’s Paris absence is a prudent move to settle debts from a failed patent carbolized fur box venture. He is said to be in Belgium awaiting settlement, with prior London activity and no current trace in New York. His sisters, Misses Fisher, remain destitute while friends search for him.
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Springfield Republican
Edward King
Paris
Clapp
The
Boston Journal
Belgium
N. ¥. Herod
New York
London
Roxbury Irish National League Excursion Draws 400 at Nantasket
The Roxbury branch held its second annual excursion yesterday at O Connor s Vine Café Nantasket with over 400 attendees including families. George W Richardson 39 of Medford hanged himself in his barn shortly after 5 AM. his wife found the body about an hour later. Temporary aberration of mind is suspected.
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Roxbury
Irish National League
O’connor
Nantasket
George W. Richardson
Medford
Amusements listings across Boston area venues
The Globe Theatre presents Forgiven at 7 45. Hollis Street Theatre shows Uncle Tom's Cabin at 7 45. Boston Theatre runs Mankind at 8. Voisiton Museum screens The Woman Hater. Grand Opera House offers Around the World in Eight Days at 7 45. Howard Atheneum features a variety show at 8. Oakland Garden presents Fin afore. Cyclorama at Tremont St shows Battle of Gettysburg. Music Hall offers a promenade concert at 8. Horticultural Hall presents Christ Entering Jerusalem and The Crucifixion.
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Globe Theatre
Hollis
Street Theate
Boston Theatre
Mankind
Voisiton Museum
Evenng AL O
Grand Opera House
Howard Atheneum
Variety
Oakland Garden
Finafore
Gettysburg
Horticultural Hall
Jerusalem
Washington Street
Lower Street
Proctor & Manified D
Tragic drowning of 8 year old at Lake Quinsigamond
In Worcester on August 19 Francis C Kitner fell from a boat while gathering lilies at Lake Quinsigamond and drowned. The body was recovered but his mother has lost her reason as a result of the tragedy.
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Worcester
Francis C. Kitner
Lake Quinsigamond
Fruit Market Schedules Mentioned for Harris and Snow
The notice lists a fruit market sequence with Horatio Harris at 10 a.m. and Snow & Co. at 11 a.m. It appears as a brief timetable item in a historical newspaper page segment.
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Horatio Harris
Fruit—Snow & Co
Hartshorn and Mason Tie in City Nuptials
Several marriages noted in this city on August 16 and 17. Charles E Hartshorn wed Mar E Mason of Boston. Francis Hudon wed Philora Bergeron. Wilbur A Lakin wed Mary Montague of Baton. William Marshall wed Annie Leonard. Jimothy J McCarthy wed Mary A Hagerty. Robert G Morrison wed Ulah Foster. George B Prescott wed Matha L Caldwell.
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Hartshorn
Maso
M. R. Deming
Charles E., Hartshorn
Mar. E. Mason
Boston
Havdon—Bergeon
M. F. Byrne
Francis Hudon
Philora Bergeon
Lakin Montague
Calev D Vis Bradlee
D.D
Harrison Squre
Wilbur A. Lakin
Mary Montague
Baton
Marshall
Leonard
Cty
Pe Hey
L. B. Bates
William Marshall
Annie Leornad
McCarthy—Haggerty
P. Rowan
Jimothy J. McCarthy
Mary A. Haggety
Morrison—Foster
Death notices from Boston area readers in mid August
A compilation of obituaries and deaths across Boston and nearby towns for August 16 to 18. Included are John Busby 62, Bridget Carroll in West Roxbury, Chester Cloutman eight months, Charlotte Davis 82, Edwin Dunham 30, Harold Flentie infant, William Freeman 71, Jane Hennessy, Maria Hill 11 months, Annie Holeran 25, John Kernard Hopkins 4 months, Caroline Huntington widow, Honorah Hurley 81, Frederick Innes Jr. 7 months, Jeremiah Jacobs, Susan Murden, Jeanie McLeish 3.9, Mary Murray 21, Elizabeth Seaver 40, Waren Shaw 3 months, Nelson Tibbetts 62, Lilis Tucker 72, Abigail Wood 79. Funeral details noted for Freeman case.
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Busby
John Busby
Carrol
West Roxbury
Williamt Saunders
Bridget Carroll
Clifrt
Boston Highlands
Edwardsitle
Clou Man
Chester W
Ernest L
Lidora Cloutman
Davis
Charlestown
William S. Freeman
Boston
Sit
Auburn Chapel
Hennessy
Jane Hennessy
Partick Brady
Hill
Hyannis
Maria Frances Hill
Thomas BE
Maria I’. Hill
Holean
Lorchester
Annie Holeran
Hopkins
Cambridge
John Kernard
George W
Mary A. Hopkins
Huntington
Salem
Caroline Loisa Delbois
Asahel Huntington
Hurley
Honorah Hurley
Innis
Newport
R. I
Frederick x. Innes, Jr
Frederick N
Georgia I. Innes
Jacq. S
Melrose Highlands
Moses H. Jacobs
Worcester
Susan H. Murden
McLeish
Granite Place
East Milton
Jeanie M
Robert M. McLeish
Murray
Mary F. Murray
Powell
Cambridgeport
Avid J
Homas I
Jenniekk
Schar
Anthony Sharf
Schi
Richard J. Schofield
Seavur
Abigal M. Wood
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Washington Territory
North Dakota
Montana
Wilson
Jackson
Miss
Chandler
Louisiana
Sheridan Memorial Service
ARMY
Senator Hoar
Knights of Labor of
State Street
Meigs
Sub-Treasury
H. B. Hollins & Co
W. White
Connor
Pearsall
China
F. E. Galloupe
Kilby Street
Cape
Edward King All Right
Eastern Point Associates
Eastern Point
Massachusetts Tithe Insurance Company
Boston & Glouceter Steamboat Company
Lo Ving Central Whirf Boston
Atwood & Weld
Searsuilding
Loston
Gate Lodge
Harbor Resorts
Nantasket Beach
Rowe’s Wharf
Pemberton Landing
Old Colony Railroad
Pemberton
Mall
Pemberton Pier
Hall Yacht Club Piert
Strawberry Eit
Dover Landing
Mincham
Beach Railroad
Moston
Melville Garden
Beacon Street
John Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire St
Tremont St
Pemberton Square
Watson G. Cutteree
Tremont Street
Advertiser Building
Water Street
Charles River Avenue
Boston Tobacco Company
Tudor CO
Coffin & Henry
OWA
Des Moines
John Jeffries& Sons
Vicinity
Raymond’s
California
Palace
San Francisco
Les Angeles
Yellowstone National Park
Pacific Northwest
Circle
Colorado
W. Raymond
I. A. Whitcomb
Ww. Raymond
School Street
CTAL
the Eastern Banking CO
Milk Street
Francis A. Osborn
T. Merrihew
California Southern Railroad Company
Lifornia Southern Railroad Company
Geo. L. Goodwin
Boston, Revere Beach
Lynn R. RI
Winthrop JunCtion
Beachmont
Crescent Beach
Oak Island
M. Pointer Pines
Sunadaye
Lynn
Winthrop
Ocean Spray
Great Head
Taft’s
C. A. Hammond
Supt
Joan A
Fenno
G. ThAe
Devonshire Streat
International Steamship Co
St. John
Jourials
St John
Richardson & Boynton CO
Hana Perect
Albert 6
Franklin, Heatine
Franklin Street
Eastport
Calais
Halifax
Portland
Campobello
St. Andrews
Nova Scotia
International U. S. Co
Commercia
Voryland
Annapolis
Digny
J. W. Richardson
W.H. Kilby
J. B. Coyle
KE. A
Waldron,g
Aaron B. Gay & Coq
Frank Kronenberg
Jenzy
Treasury Department
Eastbine Hill
Charles A. Appel
Exust
Point OF Pines
Tunis
Revere Beach R. R
Boston Museum
M. Field
Roland Reed
SEAON
Haslemere
Lory
Uncletom
Clay M. Greene
Eugene Tompkins
Paul Merritt
George Conquest
Thatcher, Primrose & West
John Stetson
Weeks
Frederic Bryton
Lde
Robert Mantell
Moubars
Music Hall
AD. Neuendorff
Mendelssohn
Rakoezy
Keler Lela
Resch
Verdi
Sullivan
Manfred
Reinecke
Nail
Delibes
Walther
Wagner
Henry the Lion
Kretschmer
Offenbach
Strauss
Mediaion
Bach-Gounod
Galop
Huntington Ave
West Chester Park
PAIIN
Co Mpp
Huntington Avenue Brookline
Columbus
Christ
Matthew Morgan
George J. D. Currie
J. M. Hill
Tremont
ST. James Sr
Elizabth B. Sharp
Allston Street
Dorchester
Abby H. Johnson
Newbury Street
Massachusetts Normal Art School
Newbury
Exeter Streets
Bos On
Publc
G. H. Bartlett
Berkeley School
Boylston
Berkeley Street
Wellesley and
Smith
Harvard
Massachusetts Institute of Seeiig Taylor, Demeritte & Hagar
Inkerton Academy
Derry
N. H
School of Technological and Instrumental Music
F. Parsons
Meichell
Billerica
Lowell
Cleveland and Thurman
Mazeppa Sign CO
Water ST
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