Verdicts and tensions ripple through 19th century news
The report covers a wide array of events including a jury verdict in an anarchists trial with seven guilty of murder and one of slaughter, political appointments and resignations, Native American peace reports, financial market jitters, baseball leagues, shipping seizures, and various local incidents from towns like New Bedford Hancock Barter Settlement and Brattleboro. It notes court liquor cases, violent robberies, and a mass Irish American gathering, plus sporting results and transportation incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
White Mountain
John BW. Diggles
New York
Snelling
Salem
Peabody
Hancock
John Wright
Barter Settlement
N. B
Franklin
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
Wellfleet
North Bay
Brattleboro
Chicago
Patrick Egan
Howard Helbrook
Judson & Co
Galveston
Bex
Fairchild
Walter Hubbard
Southington Borough
Conn
Belfast riots linked to Churchill speeches in Commons
In Parliament, Tr P O'Connor argued Lord Randolph Churchill's speeches sparked the Belfast riots. Under Secretary Gourley said talks were underway to amicably settle US Canada fisheries disputes. A Matterhorn alpine disaster reports two travellers dead, and Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes was banquetted by the Philomathic Society of Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O'Connor
House of Commons
Lord Randolph Churchill
Belfast
Gourley
United States
Canada
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Philomathic Society of
Liverpool
Bank directors commend ex president amid defalcation charge
National City Bank directors pass resolutions praising ex president Samuel R Payson and G E Cram while avoiding comment on the charge that Mr Gray's defalcation has long been known. The Boston Blues win again. District 30 labor troubles settle. Stock market steady with higher prices. Money abundant and easier. Clearing house rates ease. Notable performers include Atchison Eastern New York & New England Bell Telephone Union Pacific and Mexican Central. Gold valued at 5 million engaged in Europe for shipment to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank
Samuel R. Payson
G. E. Cram
Atlantic Mills
Gray
Boston Blues
District 30
Atchison, Eastern
New York & New England
Bell Telephone
Union Pacific
Europe
America
American tandem tricycle record set by Corey and Huntley
Corey of Massachusetts and W H Huntley of the Nonantum club established the American tandem tricycle twenty four hour record. They rode a 42 inch wheel Rudge Humber from Newtonville starting 2 p m Wednesday, finishing at the Nonantum clubhouse after 24 hours with 211 miles covered and a first fifty mile split of 1 hour 50 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Harry Corey
Massachusetts
W. H. Huntley
Nonantum Club
Nonantum
Newtonville
Needham
Corey
Brighton
Huntley
Bar Association Officers Elected for Ensuing Year
The American Bar Association met in Saratoga New York on August 20 and elected officers for the ensuing year. President is Thomas J. Semmes of Louisiana, secretary Edward Otis Hinckley of Maryland, treasurer Francis Rawle of Philadelphia, executive committee members Luge P. Poland of Vermont C. C. Bonney of Chicago and Sianeon E. Baldwin of New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAR Association
Saratooa
N. Y
American Bar Association
Thomas J. Semmes
Louisiana
Edward Otis Hinckley
Maryland
Francis Rawle
Philadelphia
Luge P. Poland
Vermont
C. C. Bonney
Chicago
Sianeon E. Baldwin
New Haven
Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York
For twenty four hours beginning 7 am Saturday Aug 21 fair weather expected for New England with southerly winds and slightly warmer temperatures. Eastern New York should also see fair weather with southwesterly winds and a slight warming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
All Weather in Boston Report and Readings
Weather data from Boston dated Aus 20 1888 shows barometer readings around 30.327 inches and temperatures ranging from a mean daily temperature near 62.6 to a maximum 87.0 with a daily precipitation near zero. Humidity averages about 68 percent with wind speeds up to 14 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Eserver’s
Signa. Service
Aus
Meteorological Record Of Yesterday Observations
The following is the meteorological record of yesterday up to 10 p m with observations taken simultaneously at all stations at the gimme moment of time. The data covers temperature, humidity, wind direction and speed, barometric pressure, and precipitation readings across the network.
Death Penalty for Haymarket Rioters Pronounced in Chicago
Chicago jury convicts seven Haymarket defendants August Spies, Michael Schwab, Samuel Fielden, Albert Parsons, Adolph Fischer, George Engel, Louis Lingg and sentences them to death. Oscar Neebe is sentenced to fifteen years in prison. Public reaction ranges from support to anger as authorities plan arrests of implicated sympathizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnicaco
Peene
Younnger
Black
Gary
Captain Black
Mr. Zeisler
Spies
Fischer
August Spies
Michael Schwab
Samuel Fielden
Albert R. Parsons
Adolph Fischer
George Gugel
Louis Lingg
Oscar W. Nesbe
Schwab
Schnaubelt
Haymarket
Neebe
Arbeiter Zeitung
Supreme Court
MecNally
Foster
Inspector Banfield
John Capel
William Schneider
Thomas Brown
Schneider
Cook County
Major Cole
C. B. Todd
T. E. Denker
S. G. Randall
F. S. Osborn
Andrew Hamilton
C. H. Ludwig
J. H. Brayton
A. H. Rein
J. B. Greiner
G. B. Adams
H. I. Sanford
Press Comments on the Verdict in Anarchist Trial
The Times and Daily News in Chicago praise the verdict as just and strong against anarchists. New York’s Tribune condemns dynamite politics and vows punishment under American law. The Staats Zeitung notes broad public rejoicing, while noting the arch traitor held on Blackwell’s Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Times
The
Daily News
Oscar Neebe
New York
the Tribune
America
Staats Zeitung
Blackwell’s Island
The Anarchist Henry Defiant on Chicago Trials
John A. Henry defends Chicago anarchists after a verdict that sentences seven to death and one to prison. He argues the outcome reflects social conditions and historic martyrdoms, praising the anarchists for uplifting the poor and predicting future martyrs in the struggle for humane progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
John A. Henry
Chicago
Rhbinesdorf
Lieske
Fishing Troubles Release of Howard Holbrook on Bond
The American schooner Howard Holbrook was released at Port Hawkesbury on a 4000 bond deposited by Consul-General Phelan under protest. The vessel sailed for North Bay. The Novelty passed Port Hawkesbury with its third mackerel cargo. Herrick sailed home through Canso Strait with full fare. Golden Hand of Gloucester arrived with a broken main gaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bay
Herrick
Straits of Canso
Golden Hand of
Gloucester
Port Hawkesbury
Ice and hail devastate Hancock County crops
Residents of a Maine town report a novel August storm as ice and hail fell yesterday afternoon, breaking glass and ruining crops. By noon today travelers found bushels of ice in gutters, some pieces an inch thick, and by evening fragments three fourths of an inch in diameter remained unmelted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Hancock
Bar Harbor Society Promises Royal Ball After Tennis Postponement
Bar Harbor Me August 20 The tournament ball at Radicks is postponed to tomorrow night with dancing to follow a royal cavalcade and a german. Harrison will be crowned queen of beauty and prominent society ladies will attend. Marlboro hop drew a large crowd and visitors include E N Dickerson N G Clark and General Pitman. Rumor says ex Senator Yulee bought Devilstone cottage now occupied by Vanderbilt household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Radick
D.D
Boston
J. E. Pitman
Detroit
Yulee
Florida
Devilstone
Tennis Players Ahead of National Lawn Tennis Meet
Newport August 20 A partial entry list for the National Lawn Tennis Association tournament includes B W Slocum Jr R L Beekman H A Taylor G M Brinley Henry Hooper T S Mansfield P S Sears H M Sears F W Taylor Sears M Fielding J D Invillers James Dwight F J Chase Second A Shaw Jr E A Maurice Fiske Warren Sidney T Miller H G Mackenzie Joseph Clark and R D Sears holder of the title Also named are Knapp Thorn Van Renssler Newbold Gammell Looker Keene and others as yet unnamed The weeklong games start Monday Sears and Dwight are already in town and practicing The event is expected to be the largest yet with a brilliant and exciting display anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
National Lawn Tennis Association
B. W. Slocum, Jr
R. L. Beekman
H. A. Taylor
G. M. Brinley
Henry Hooper
T. S. Mansfield
P. S. Sears
H. M. Sears
F. W. Taylor
F. W. Taylor, #. Sears, M. Fielding, J. D.Invillers, James Dwight, F. J. Chase
A. Shaw, Jr
E. A. Maurice
Fiske Warren
Sidney T. Miller
H.G. Mackenzie
Joseph Clark
R. D. Sears
Knapp
Thorn
van Renssler
Newbold
Gammell
Looker
Keene
Sears
Dwight
Mexican authorities fortify Pan area and move troops
Rumors spread that the Mexican authorities fortified Pan a town about fifty miles up the river and stationed sixty soldiers there. Colonel Bernard, commandant of Fort McIntosh, sent twenty men to occupy Palafox opposite Pan on this side of the river. Reports hint that Mexicans may have crossed the river. Palafox is a desolate settlement with few residents and nearby large ranches, vulnerable to plunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lovurs
Pan
Fort McIntosh
Bernard
Palafox
Greeting to Parnell from Irish National League delegates
A cable from Chicago dated August 19 reports one thousand delegates from the Irish National League convention of America sending greetings to Charles Stewart Parnell. The message promises cordial endorsement of his policy by a united convention, signed by J W Fitzgerald as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicagco
Charles Stewart Parnell
London
Irish National League Convention of America
Union
Canada
J. W. Fitzgerald
Consolidated Rolling Stock Co elects officers
At an adjourned directors meeting in Bridgeport the company named James Staples president, William E. Zelley vice president, B S Johnson secretary, and W L Wesson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Consolidated Rolling Stock Company
James Staples
William E. Zelley
B.S. Johnson
Hudson, N. Y
W. L. Wesson
Springfield
Mass
Gorman Wins First Fall Then Draws With Fountain
In a catch as catch can wrestling bout, Calyx Fountain of this city faced James Gorman of Central Falls Rhode Island. Gorman took the first fall in six minutes and after another 53 minutes of wrestling the match was declared a draw. Fountain, the lighter wrestler, was ill during the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reprorp
Calyx Fountain
James Gorman
Central Falls
R. I
Gorman
Fountain
Wife of Daniel F. Appleton Dies at Ipswich Farm
The wife of Daniel F. Appleton of New York City died last evening at Appleton Farms in Ipswich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. Appleton
New York City
Appleton Farms
Ipswich
Diggles Defends Longevity of Snelling Dealings with Lowell Bleachery
In New York on Aug 20 Mr John H Diggles a dry goods merchant described a decades long relationship with Mr Snelling treasurer of the Lowell Bleachery He said transactions began in 1875 involving cloths finished by the bleachery and sold on commission He characterized Snellings conduct as private speculation yet honorable and faithful before counsel restrained disclosure of exact sums noting hundreds of thousands in heavy dealings and a moderate current balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John H. Diggles
Dry Goods Commission
Snelling
Lowell
Lowell Bleachery
Mr. Snelling
Great Demonstration Mass Meeting for Irish-Americans in Chicago
A large Irish-American mass meeting at the lake front armory drew 10 000 to 12 000 attendees. Alexander Sullivan presided as Michael Davitt and other delegates arrived to cheers, and ex President Egan received a silver tea service gift from Parnell and other Irishmen. The event featured readings by Egan and replies, with Mrs Parnell Governor Oglesby and Samuel Randall warmly received. A cable from Parnell expressed gratitude and noted Britain’s favorable impression of the convention’s order and moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Artillery
Lake Front
Alexander Sullivan
Michael Davitt
Egan
Parnell
Oglesby
Samuel G. Randall
Messrs.Sullivan
Randall
Davitt
O’brien
United Ireland
John McCulloch
Father McKenna
Massachusetts
Convention
Great Britain
Bush of Staten Island Triumphs in Norwich Croquet Clash
The National Croquet Association tournament near completion in Norwich Connecticut as of Aug 20. Bush of Staten Island breaks Jacobus’s record in the eighth game and defeats Botsford to claim top prize contenders while Dickey of Norwich also beats Jacobus. A large crowd watches as Botsford leads the chase for the second prize with other competitors including Germond Wambold and Loomis posting mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Bush
Staten Island
Jacobus
New Brunswick
N.J
Botsford
Dickey
Baldwin
Ee Cvesaebes
Staten
Sland
Germond
Tremont
Essecesssee Pata
Johnson
Philadelphia
Wambold
Spalding
Townsend Harbor
Gag
Pole Es Suasseas Puassens Uo
WATE
ELOS
Leessacseunsinan Une
Strong
New London
Sats Ae
Loomis
Rockville
Runners and Races Highlight Utica Meet nears end
At Utica Aug 20 a large crowd witnessed trotting races with purses of 800 and 1000 dollars. Winners included Lady Barefoot in the 2:39 class and Rifleman in the 2:19 class, with times ranging from 2:19 to 2:26. Heats in the free-for-all pacing saw Little Mack and Gossip Jr prevail as the day closed with plans to finish the 2:17 class tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puol Boy
Wairos
Pgmipwoluhi
Cass
Bucsi
Myrtie Peck
Evergreen
Major B
Mme. Marantette
Begaroon
Little Mack
Gossip, Jr
Milne House Fire at Tiverton Heights in Rhode Island
Fair River fires report a Milne House owned by Richard Barker destroyed by an incendiary at 2 am. Family away in Florida. Loss about 10000 with 8000 insured. In ALBERT a fire wipes Oulton Hall Union Hotel and Atkinson store. Total loss 12000. Newport veneer factory and Sleeper property burn with insurance light to good. Pittsfield Cemetery barn fire costs 1500 with 1000 value to Goodell. brief notes on insured status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair River
Milne
Richard Barker
Tiverton Heights
R. I
Florida
Albert
N. B
Oulton Hall
Union Hotel
R. C. Atkinson
Newport Centre
Pittsfield
Pittsfield Cemetery Corporation
Goodell
Hartford Fatal Train Run Kills Man Identified as Martin Joyce
A man, believed to be Martin Joyce, was struck and killed by a Connecticut Valley train in Hartford at 6 15 pm. He appeared about 35 years old and carried a Westfield to Plainville ticket dated Aug 20. Authorities continue to identify the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Martin Joyce
Connecticut Valley Road
Westfield
Plainville
Barre storekeeper dies by own hand in New York
A New York dispatch reports Marshall J. Stillmen of Barre died by suicide today. The 50 year old operator of the Stillman & Williams country store reportedly suffered fits or dementia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
New York
Marshall J. Stillmen
Barre
Stillman & Williams
Judson & Co. Carpet Firm Makes Voluntary Assignment
Walter H. Judson and Joseph W. Golden of Judson & Co. assign stock and accounts to H. P. Kellogg of Chicago. Liabilities total 153,050 with banks and 88 creditors holding the balance. Assets listed at 134,577. The assignment covers the State and Washington Streets establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
Walter H. Judson
Joseph W. Golden
Judson & Co
H. P. Kellogg
Chicago
State
Washington
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ National Bank of Philadelphia
Kensington National Bank of Philadelphia
Merchants’ National Bank of Chicago
Holmes Banqueted by Philomathic Society in Liverpool
Oliver Wendell Holmes was honored at a banquet in Liverpool by the Philomathic Society before his departure aboard the Aurania. Sir James Picton spoke for the city and Vice-Consul Sewall for the U S President, praising his era of political purity and the Democratic party’s success. Holmes, warmly received, likened London to the heart of England and Liverpool to its warm hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Liverpool
O'Connor objects to disguised alms in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr. Power O'Connor attacks the government policy on Irish relief, calling the disguised alms a declaration of war on the Irish verdict and predicting hardship for tenants. He backs inquiry into Primrose League activities and criticizes rent and public works schemes amid Irish unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
London
House of Commons
Biggar
Sligo
Sexton
Belfast
West Belfast
Thomas Power O’connor
Mr. Gladstone
Ireland
Gladstone
O’connor
William Vernon Harcourt
Lord Salisbury
Newport
Canada
Lord Randolph Churchill
Harcourt
Three Kingdoms
Disraeli
Salisbury
England
E. T. Gourley
Sunderland
United States
Frederick Seager Hunt
West Marylebone
J. Ferguson
Russia
Port Lazereff
M. de Giers
R. D. Mariier
St. Petersburg
Port Lazare
Alpine Matterhorn Tragedy Foils Snowbound Descent
Fifteen excursionists reach the Matterhorn summit then face a blinding snowstorm. Four Englishmen Mercer Davis Burckhardt and Berne among party. Two rescued, Burckhardt frozen to death and Berne dies from frostbite. King leads search and returns others to Zermatt, where the town flags the tragedy. Extra papers recount Matterhorn accidents since 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Messrs
Mercer
Davis
Burckhardt
Berne
Matterhorn
Zermatt
Henry S. King
M. P
Hull
London
King
Mr. Berne
Parnell to Move Amendment on Land Question
On Tuesday during the debate on the address in reply to the Queen's speech Mr Parnell will note an amendment referencing the land question. The proposal includes a suspension of evictions in certain cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
London
House of Commons
Protestant Riots Stir Belfast Police Defence Debate
Current foreign notes report Protestants angered by Lord Randolph Churchill's defence of police during Belfast riots, claiming police misled him and alleging a conspiracy between police and Catholics. Other items note U.S. warship Mohican to Samoa, Italian police detaining a maniac at St Peter's balcony, London Sailors Estates purchase under Ashbourne act, Protestant rowdies challenging Catholics in Belfast area, and the Saal carrying $1 million gold to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Randolph Churchill
Lord Randolph
Belfast
Melbourne
United States
Mohican
Rome
St. Peter’s
Storti
London
London Sailors’ Companies
Magherafelt
Londonderry
Investigating the Disaster Brattleboro Hearing Opens
A Vermont disaster probe reviews the Wednesday wreck with Station Agent Ashley still injured and Brakeman O Connor in critical delirium. Testimony from Bridge Inspector Frisbie, contractor Harris, and engineer Koller questions bridge safety and load history as authorities plan a trestle replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattevoro
Vermont Valley
Londonderry
O'Connor
Ashley
Justice Haskins
Frisbie
Harris
Danforth & Co
A. R. Boller
New York
Koller
Ned Prentiss
A.H. Wright
Connecticut River Railroad
Brooks
Dorman B. Eaton
Jacob Esty
C. F. Thompson
Henry Baldwin
Dr. Webster
Waters Sweep Galveston as Floods Drown and Cut Links
A Texas storm floods Galveston with water rising to over fifteen feet at the beach and two feet inland. Telegraph and rail service are halted. the city’s Strand and Beach Hotel area are submerged while several people have drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Galveston
Virginia
Beach Hotel
Noisy men and locomotives disturb Berkeley area residents
Residents along Cortes Ferdinand and Berkeley streets told railroad commissioners that locomotive puffing blowing and whistles from the Boston and Albany line disrupt their day and night. Superintendent Chesley said employees are instructed to be quiet and a road inspector found no unusual noise. no decision was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley, Cortes and
Ferdinand Streets
Boston & Albany Railroad
Chesley
James M. Fisher
New England League Applies Single-Representative Rule
Lawrence reports that the New England League met under the new rule allowing one representative per club. Haverhill failed to transfer Flanagan from Lynn, as both clubs are controlled by Haverhill. Gorman, formerly of Lawrence, faced a $300 fine after apologizing for a dispute with the association and was reinstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
New England
Haverhill
Flanagan
Lynn
Gorman
Knox
Hubbard bound over for incest in Southington case
In Southington Borough Court Walter Hubbard 43 was bound over to the Superior Court on a charge of incest. The complainant is his 15 year old daughter. Evidence showed similar assaults on two older daughters with the first offence two years ago. Hubbard offered no defense and was imprisoned in default of a $1500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Southington
Walter Hubbard
Hubbard
Secretary Whitney Visits Newport Naval Installations
Secretary Whitney and Captain Emory of the Despatch toured the torpedo and naval stations at Newport. A Herreshoff launch ferried the party around the island to view torpedo firing before the launch broke down and they switched to a war college craft. The Despatch planned to sail to Bristol tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Whitney
Emory
United States
Ocean House
Naval Station
Herreshoff
Bristol
War College
Masked Men Take His All in Calais Robbery
In Calais Maine on August 20 masked burglars entered John Wright’s Barter settlement farm house and held him and his wife at gunpoint demanding money. Wright paid over more than $1000 in American and English gold. The robbers escaped with the loot and investigators think the assailants may be locals rather than strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
John Wright
Barter Settlement
N. B
Multiple News In Brief Items Include Illness Lynching Hints
Joseph Anderson of Eatontown New Jersey lies dangerously ill with typhoid fever and confesses involvement in lynching Mingo Jack last March. Various items report reduced Chicago elevator storage rates, a gala torchlight procession on Lake Winnipesaukee, W W Winans birthday in Hopkinton, a serious injury from a baseball hit in Pittsfield, a drowning at Weymouth Great Pond, a long bicycle journey to Springfield, Jack Burke’s boxing challenge to Dempsey in 1986, a Brooklyn Bridge attempted jump thwarted by wind, Chicago men held for malicious switch throwing, a drowning in Chadwick Pond, a North Atlantic squadron order to sea, and a Newport horn blowing case ending in discharge with potential false-arrest suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Anderson
Eatontown
N. J
Mingo Jack
Chicago
Lagonia
N. H
Lake Winnesequam
W.W. Winans
New York City
Hopkinton
Pittsfield
Hattie Hadsell
Ezra Arnold
Rockland
Weymouth Great Pond
William H. Langdown
New Zealand
Springfield
Jack Burke
Dempsey
Minneapolis
Denver
San Francisco
Dennis Butler
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Barnard Ferguson
Hiram Dennison
Lake Shore Road
Thirty-Third Street
Frank Nichols
James M. Nichols
Raverhill
Chadwick Pond
Bradford
North Atlantic Squadron
Portland
Newport
F. Ashenden
New York
Ashenden
The Locked-Out Tanners Seriously Affected
In Salem and Peabody the locked-out workers face worsening hardship as funds vanish, stores refuse credit, and tannery operations face prolonged closure. Knights of Labor support expands from national funds to aid workers, while manufacturers anticipate a lengthy conflict and possible reopenings by some firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Peabody
Knights of Labor
Treadwell
George F. Putnam
Europe
Matthew Robson
Knights
Brockton
Peace Union Meeting Calls for Arbitration and Fears Navy Rise
At Mystic, Universal Peace Union adopts ten resolutions urging peaceful arbitration, disarmament, and international courts while criticizing naval buildup. The group backs peace departments, education in arbitration, and government restraint, with Alfred H. Love re-elected president and officers reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Universal Peace Union
Mystic
Peace Department
War Department
Chambers of Commerce
Knights of Labor
United States
Congress
Mexico
Belfast
Bayard
Alfred H. Love
Philadelphia
L. Russell
Amos Jackson
John Bull Has No Claim Upon Kitty Dodge
William H. Brickett, temporary guardian of 11 year old Kitty Dodge, obtained court protection from James Donahue alias John Bull who tried to abduct her. Judge Hardy ruled Brickett has legal custody and police will shield the girl from further attempts. Donahue claims no marriage to Catherine Geary and says he will pursue legal possession, while Kitty prefers staying with Mrs. Dodge and Brickett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Brickett
Kitty Dodge
James Donahue
John Bull
Donahue
Catherine Geary
Kitty
Visitors greet Winnipeg on brief Atlantic and Pacific rail visit
Colonel Nutt president of the Atlantic & Pacific railroad and his party including Mrs. Ware of Boston and Colonel Ed E Ayer of Chicago arrived in Winnipeg by a special southbound car. They stayed at the Queen and left after a brief, activity filled stay praising the citys rapid growth and promising future. He proceeds to Lake Minnetonka for a short stay before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoban
Colonel Nutt
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Winnipeg
Lake Minnetonka
Nutt
Violent Incidents Reported in Aurora and Norwood
At Aurora Indiana William Watkins a bricklayer killed his employer by stabbing him through the heart. A crowd hanged Watkins by the neck from a rafters beam. In Norwood Rhode Island George Mulveys and Philip Donohue two Providence cab drivers fought Donohue stabbed Mulvey in the left breast with a jackknife leaving a serious wound and Donohue remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ind
William Watkins
Watkins
George Mulveys
Philip Donohue
Providence
R. I
Norwood
Donohue
Mulvey
His Own Secretary and a Flurry in Cash Markets
Washington August 20 reports a sharp stir in the money market as two forces drive funds for crop payments and heavy customs disbursements. A $15,000,000 bond call is executed, reflecting the President acting as de facto treasury chief and signaling shifting reserves amid silver market pressure and bank constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amg
Seecran
Treasury
Bankers’ Convention
Boston
Jordan
Second Century Democratic Message on International Trade
Washington dispatch outlines a forthcoming Democratic handbook arguing the fall elections will form the popular branch of the last Congress of the first century. It calls for broader international focus, liberal tariff policy, conservative constitutional methods, and a pivot to global trade to reach 2 billion potential consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gladstone
Western Hemisphere
United States
Jefferson
Noble Red Men at Fort Apache Visit by Lamar Jr
L L Lamar Jr., secretary’s son, toured Fort Apache on the San Carlos reservation Arizona. He praised White Mountain Apaches as peaceful, industrious and law-abiding while disputing harsh Arizona views. He noted Apache relics, cited post provisioning totals, and mentioned a bounty system for lion heads fueling merciless hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C. Lamar, Jr
Lamar
Fort Apache
San Carlos Reservation
Arizona
White Mountain
Chatto
McComas
Regulation Vacation Ends with 30 Day Leave for President
Washington dispatch reports a high official said the President will take a standard thirty day government leave. He implied a return to duty is expected at month’s end. General Rogers named public printer and to assume Sept. 15. Mr. Rounds plans to run his Omaha newspaper by late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Rogers
Rounds
Omaha
Why the Last Call Was Made
Washington reports Acting Secretary Fairchild explained the $15,000,000 bond call as prudent, citing strong receipts and favorable conditions for a limited reduction of debt. He said the calls aim to benefit the public, risk no money market disruption, and may continue as treasury conditions allow, with no fixed limit or definite future schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairchild
Manning
Department
McCullough
Treasury
Congress
Postmasters Appointed In Various Towns
Acting Postmaster General announces fourth class postmasters Turner Wiley Washburne Me E E Pinkham West Southport Me W L Parrish Plainfield Mass appointed in today’s Washington dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Turner Wiley
Washburne
E. E. Pinkham
West Southport
W. L. Parrish
Plainfield
Mass
Justice Wiggin Hears Liquor Cases in Franklin
In Franklin Justice George Wiggin heard liquor cases tied to the liquor squad. Fred A. Dutton of Somerville and Edward R. Knowles of Boston aided the effort for the State Law and Order League. Fines included $50, $100, and $50 with costs, some cases appealed to the Superior Court. Alfred Fitzpatrick was fined $50, and BH. 8S. Wilkes, a druggist, faced $100 and $50 in costs with appeals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
George Wiggin
Fred A. Dutton
Somerville
Edward R. Knowles
Boston
State Law and Order League
W. H. Spear
A. C. Dana
Alfred Fitzpatrick
Wilkes
Bank directors pay tribute as Payson resigns after forty years
A meeting of the National City Bank directors at 61 State Street passed resolutions honoring Samuel R. Payson upon his resignation from the board and as president. The document details his long service, prudent judgment, and courteous conduct, noting no creditor attachments despite early publicized plans. It lists Payson property and the bank’s assets. ]]>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank
Bank
State Street
Samuel R. Payson
Payson
North Streets
North Street
Benjamin Pitman Dies At 86 A New Bedford Silversmith
Benjamin Pitman father of Judge Robert C. Pitman of the Superior Court died at New Bedford aged 86. A Newport native, he established himself as a silversmith over sixty years ago and retired about eight years ago. He was a longtime Methodist, key steward and Sunday school secretary, helped build the County Street church, and leaves one survivor besides Judge Pitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Pitman
Robert C. Pitman
Superior Court
New Bedford
Newport
Elm Street
County Street
Mall
Second Streets
Pitman
Ambrose Vincent
Caleb L. Ellis
Father Pitman
Aman
Zion
Berard
Judge Pitman
Return of John Eno Nears Settlement in Bank Defalcation Case
Reports from a friend of the fugitive ex-president indicate negotiations to place Eno in a position that postpones any penalties for the alleged bank law violations. The Second National Bank has repaid its losses, with $3,000,000 deposited by Eno Sr. to restore capital after the May 1884 defalcation of about $4,000,000. The attorney general considers options including nol pros or allowing Eno to return on bail as the case proceeds.
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John C. Eno
Second National Bank
Eno
Eno, Sr
Treasury Department
Washington
Canada
Augustus M. Seriba
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