Bennington celebration and Boston ABA meeting listed
City and Suburban notes report water shortage at Congress Street fire site and summarize upcoming events including the American Bar Association gathering in Boston next week. Also noted are labor tensions with Newton sewer workers and insolvency actions against Suffolk Manufacturing Company, with market quotations for gold and mining stocks.
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Con Ress Street
Bennington
American Bar Association
Boston
White Squadron
Suffolk Manufacturing Company
Newton
Martinique Calamity Destroys Shipping and Lives
Paris reports a devastating Martinique hurricane with about sixty deaths and widespread destruction. Fort de France and St. Pierre tally many fatalities while shipping, plantations, and warehouses suffer heavy losses. Vessels were wrecked or driven ashore. forests and crops wiped out as the storm raged for hours.
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Paris
Martinique
Antigua
Fort de France
St. Pierre
Lamentin
Francois
Riviere Pilote
la Trinite
Privy Council
Colonial Council
Vort-de-France
Kalata
Port-au-Prince
Hayti
Toussaint ’Ouverture
Havana
Vines
St. Thomas
Cuba
Chilean War Rumors in Lima Despatches Aug 11
A Lima despatch reports Chilean Junta transports and ships including Huascar Abtao Esmeralda Amazones Rio Almanente Cochrane and Magallanes sailing from Caldera around Aug 15 with 10 000 armed men Their aim may be a landing at San Antonio Bay to attack Balmaceda or to engage Valparaiso forts A fierce battle is expected near Santiago where Government forces total about 12 000 Rumors say Balmaceda may deploy new warships Pinto and Errazuriz to Chilean waters.
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New York
Herald
Lima
Peru
Chile
Huascar
Abtao
Esmeralda
Amazones
Rio Rio
A\lmirente
Cochrane
Magallanes
Caldera
San Antonio Bay
Balmaceda
Valparaiso
Junta
Santiago
Halmaceda
Pinto
Errazuriz
Chilean
Convicted shipfireman John Conway hanged in Liverpool
Liverpool August 20 John Conway steamship fireman who was convicted of murdering Nicholas Martin whose body was found May 9 in a sailor's bag in Harden dock was executed this morning The case drew local attention as the victim a boy whose body was found afloat in the harbor.
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Liverpool
John Conway
Nicholas Martin
Harden Dock
The Hangman Berry Faces a Leeched Execution
Berry hanged Conway, who begged forgiveness as the drop fell. The priest began reading Conway's confession revealing intoxication and a morbid curiosity to watch death. A loud fall suggested near decapitation, prompting debate over replacing hanging with electricity.
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Berry
Conway
Forty Persons Drowned In Austrian Cloud Burst
Vienna reports from Botzen detail a cloud burst that devastated Kollman and surrounding hamlets. The flood swept through the village, wrecking half the houses, drowning forty people, and disrupting rail transport. Additional flooding on the opposite mountains isolated hill communities and yielded numerous corpses downstream. Further losses are feared as details unfold.
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Vienna
Botzen
Kollman
China protests German minister join in protests
The Chinese government sent a telegram to Germany complaining that the German minister joined the protesting powers after riots in Chan tung in 1890. China offers to negotiate indemnity for Germans who suffered and says Germany should negotiate alone on missionary questions, asserting limited German interest in missions.
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London
China
Germany
Prussian Diet member backs Alsace Lorraine return if France joins alliance
A member of the Upper House of the Prussian Diet writes to the Tageblatt proposing the recess of Alsace Lorraine to France contingent on France joining the Triple Alliance. He argues this move could pressure Russia toward general disarmament if France agrees.
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Berwin
Tageblatt
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Russia
Vatican Threat: Conclave Abroad Could Bring Papal Expulsion
Rome authorities warn that if the next conclave occurs outside Italy the government will seize the Vatican and exclude the Pope. Rumor says the Pope has instructed Italian bishops to report the number of voting Catholics per diocese opposed to the monarchy.
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Chile
Germany
Liverpool
Auguste Vitu
Neazer
Ermane
Vatican
Rome
Gigantic Corn Deal Sparks Corner Suspicions
A Chicago special reports September corn rising toward 68% cents with talk of a corner led by financier B P Hutchinson and possibly P D Armour. Brokers suspect a Chicago man controls the market and foresee prices surpassing expectations before September 30 as evidence of a major manipulation grows.
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New York
Chicago
B. P. Hutchinson
Maginn
Hutch
D. Armour
Board of Trade
Armour
Startled Fawn Sinks On Merrimac River Near Dam
The Startled Fawn, a Merrimac River pleasure steamer with about 200 aboard, sank near the falls after the tiller broke as it neared the wharf. Captain Spates used wrenches to steady the ship, allowing rescue by Henrietta and rowboats. No lives were lost.
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Lawrence
Fawn
Merrimac
Spates
Henrietta
B. F Butler
Montauk Runs Aground At Mistaken Point Near Cape Race
The American steamer Montauk went ashore at Mistaken Point near Cape Race this morning with a general cargo. It is expected to be a total loss. The vessel sailed from New York on August 16 bound for Leith Scotland.
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Mistaken Point
Cape Race
St. Joan’s
N. F
New York
Leith
Scotland
Ingalls to sail abroad for Rotterdam trip
Ex Senator Ingalls of Kansas plans to sail on Saturday aboard the Voondam for Rotterdam. The former lawmaker travels from New York as part of an international voyage announced in the city.
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Ingalls
New York
Kansas
Rotterdam
Voondam
Long Hunt Ends as Almy Is Captured in Warden Barn
After a 33 day manhunt Frank C. Almy, accused murderer of Christie Warden, is found hiding in a hay mow on the Warden farm. A tense siege ends with his surrender and transport to a hotel as thousands gather and demand law and order amid threats of violence.
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Roosevelt
Newport
Campbell and Huntingdon
Chase
Iverson
Falla
Lawrence
Penikese Island
Anderson School of Natural History
Christie Warden
Hanover
N. H
A. A. Warden
Frank C. Almy
Warden
Montreal
New York City
New England
W. Davidson
N. A. Frost
G. H. Whitcher
H. C. Brown
Mr. Warden
Professor Whitcher
Almy
Sherif Stevens
C. E. Hewitt
Hewitt
Stevens
Hurlburt
Mitchell
Lancaster
Clark
Lebanon
C. 0. Hudburt
James Hk. Whitcomb
Israel Merrill
S. B. Smith
W. B.S Roul
W. E. Bridgman
Edwin Matthewson
J. E. Baitbrow
D. M. Wright
G. O. Hurlburt
John Thornburn
E. B. Currie
B. L. Merrill
John Fuller
N. C. Badgman
Citizens Army
Bridgman
John M. Fuller
Aepstooy
Aliy
A. K. Smith
Christie
Hartford
Sheriff Bridgman
Hay
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Fuller
Wheelock
A Peculiar Hospital Dispensary Standoff In Boston
Albert C Smith president of United Hospital and Dispensary faces a court battle as he attaches stock and furniture of the Charter Street dispensary through a deputy. Dr Eugene Shurtleff leases the property and takes possession while the corporation remains two months in arrears. The conflict centers on whether medicines should be free of charge per the charter or charged to cover costs, with ongoing tension among life members and the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Smith
United Hospital and Dispensary
Smith
Smith, Benedict & Seigmund
Tremont Street
Fred H. Seavey
Eugene Shurtleff
Charter Street
Ilegal
Shurtleff
Benson
John W. Johnson
E “Albert OC
Seavey
Cat Boat Regatta Sails Off Martha's Vineyard Winners List
The second annual cat boat regatta at Vineyard Haven saw about thirty boats on a twelve mile triangular course with a south wind. First class winners were Mona of Edgarton at $25 and Emma Louise of Vineyard Haven at $18. Second class winners Loretta of Vineyard Haven at $20 and Edith of Edgartown at $12. Third class Pastime and Traveller, both of Edgartown, won $15 and $10 respectively.
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Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Haven Harbor
Martha's Vineyard
Mona
Edgarton
Emma Louise
Loretta
Edith
Edgartown
Traveller
Richmond Terminal Arranges Loans to Meet Bond Coupons
Reports said the Richmond Terminal Company arranged fresh loans to cover maturing obligations and, per President Inman, lined up bankers for funds to be deposited to pay September 1 coupons on collateral trust bonds. Banks will also supply $300,000 to $500,000 for the Terminal roads.
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New York
Richmond Terminal Company
Inman
Upholstery Goods Stock to Furnish Homes
All desiring to purchase on the most economical basis are invited to inspect our stock. It comprises fabrics used in house furniture finishing and every variety of curtains portieres and trimmings.
President Harrison Hosts Birthday Dinner in New York State
President Harrison arrived in N Y state Aug 20. He attended a birthday dinner at Arkell cottage hosted by W J Arkell with 120 guests. The event honored General Grant and praised his legacy, followed by a silent toast and remarks on American citizenship.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Aus
Harrison
North Bennington
McCullough
Miller
Phelps
Johnsonville
McGregor
President Harrison
W.J. Arkell
Arkell
Hotel Balmoral
Ulysses 5
Grant
Vrooman
Doring
Band of
Troy
Saratoga Citizens
Saratoga Citizens’ Corps
Post Wheeler
Veterans’ and
Citizens’ Republican Club
Lincoln Club
Putnam Phalanx
Hartford
Conn
Jefferson Club
Grand Union Hotel
Lohnas
Rights of Foreign Authors Declares Duty on Books
The Board of United States General Appraisers ruled that royalties on books imported by Walter E. Stewart for Harper & Bros are subject to duty. The decision, affirmed by Judge Sharretts, requires an additional charge of eight shillings per copy for foreign market sales.
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New York
Hampden Park
Golden
Lexington
Charles H. Allen
Richmond Terminal Company
American Wheel Company
United States
Bucks
Vineyard Haven
Katzer
Milwaukee
National Irish League of America
Chicago
Newport
James J. VanAlen
Wakehurst
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Walter E. Stewart
Harper & Bros
Sharretts
Hail Storm Destroys 7000 Acres of Grain in North Dakota
A destructive hail storm swept across a wide area south of Sanborn North Dakota late yesterday. Early estimates indicate about 7000 acres of grain were completely ruined. The crop was insured but reports are incomplete on total losses.
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Sanborn
N. D
Conspiracy of Hotel Metropole Employees Foiled
Police in New York broke up a conspiracy by Hotel Metropole staff to rob employers. Cashiers Albert Smith and William Stark and bartenders Albert Basel and Michael Manning were arrested. They confessed to stealing about $15 daily for some time.
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New York
Metropole
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Albert Smith
William Stark
Albert Basel
Michael Manning
Steamer Arrivals and Departures Worldwide
Steamers arrived in ports including Boston Philadelphia New York and Southampton with ships from Hull Mobile Rotterdam Hambur Hamburg and Bremen. Entries show arrivals on August 19 20 and 20 with vessels such as Hibernian Obdam Marsala Werra Fu Bismarck Empress of India and British Empire and routes to Liverpool Hamburg New York Boston and Vancouver and massitla.
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Boston
Sulalo
Hull
Eng
South Portland
Mobile
Baltimore
Edam
Rotterdam
New York
Obdam
Marsala
Hambure
Philadelphia
Antwerp
Switzerland
Pediateighs
Southampton
U Am
Fu Bismarck
Hamburg
Hong Kong
Empress of India
Vanccouver
Massitla
Marseilles
Saale
Bremen
London
British Empire
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Washington and
Summer Sts
Treves
Martinquie
East
Cambridge
San Francisco
Best & Belcher
Mt. Diablo
Con
Cala
Crown Point
Sierra Nevada
Govid & Curry
Union Con
Tiale & Norcross
Yellow Jacket
Austria
Nat’l Lifeins
J. T. Perelps
State Agt
Dery Bostom
Prussia
Italy
P. D. Armour
Panicon
Merrimac Steamer
Montauk
Derer
Mr. Smith
Richmond Terminal
M’gregor
Mr. Arkilt
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