Fireworks and Music Rally for Republicans in Canton
In Canton on August 23 a rally preceded by Walpole Brass Band noise and fireworks drew about 150 voters plus many attendees. Speaker Lloyd E White attacked anti Blaine sentiment and defended tariffs while Llewellyn Powers denounced the Mills tariff and civil service reform as partisan issues. Councillor Morse rebutted accusations of a “free whiskey party” and predicted Republican ticket success in November.
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Prohibition
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Morse
Republican Party
Hatch
Novemer
Maine Speech Attacks Free Trade and Praises Protection
The speaker argues that protective tariffs spurred wealth in New York, New England, and the West, cites wage-saver figures, and rebukes Democratic calls for free trade. He urges Maine voters to reelect Boutelle and Burleigh, linking national tariff policy to regional prosperity and warning of Democratic policy risks.
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Fires Reported in Charlestown and East Boston
Patrolman Gould put out a woodshed blaze at Cary Brothers No 5 Call Street Charlestown causing $10 damage. A kerosene lamp exploded at Dr Michael W O Keefe 50 Maverick Square East Boston with no damage. An alarm from Box 98 flagged a possible roof fire at Chickering piano factory Tremont Street after sparks from a Pain Pompeii rocket.
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Division 15
Cary Brothers
Call Street
Charlestown
Michael W. O'Keefe
Maverick Square
Boston
Chickering Piano Factory
Tremont Street
Pain Pompeii
General Cogswell Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday
General Cogswell observed his fiftieth birthday in Salem on August 23 amid congratulations from many citizens. He received a gold-headed cane gift from his father inscribed to mark the occasion. The cane’s wood came from a sapling he leaned on when wounded in the war and cut as a memento to bring home.
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SaLem
A Blow to Canada Denounced in Cleveland Address
President Grover Cleveland urges Congress to empower retaliation against Canada over 1818 treaty disputes and transit bans. He cites Canadian harassment of American fishing vessels, tolls on Great Lakes canals, and denial of bond transit, urging swift legislative action and a firm stance to protect American rights and dignities.
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St. Clair Flats
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Grover Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Wilson bill to empower president on canal tolls and trade
The bill authorizes the President to suspend trade in goods with foreign countries not Canada by proclamation and to impose a 20 cent toll on foreign vessels passing through Welland St Lawrence Chambly canals. It allows Treasury rules to enforce and ends tolls when discrimination ceases.
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United States
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Sault Ste. Marie Canal
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Opinions on the Message In Washington Aug 25
The Washington Post reports interviews with Senators and Representatives on the message. Democrats praise it as strong and able while Republicans say they have not read it yet. Senators Morgan Frye and Breckinridge urge firm actions and note political implications. Governor McCreary schedules a foreign affairs committee meeting for Monday to discuss the message.
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Kentucky
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New Hampshire
McCreary
Foreign Affairs Committee
Distinguished Guests At The Hotels And A Cosmic Clock Dies
A note on yesterday's hotel excitements lists a large coaching party from Omaha arriving at Vendome en route to the White Mountains. Names include General J. H. Patrick Mrs. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Henry Yates Mrs. Charles F. Manderson and many others with servants and cattle. Also reported is the sudden death of the twenty four hour cosmic clock at the American House.
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Neb
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Henry Yates
Charles F. Manderson
W.S. Walker
Berlin
E. Patrick
Robert W. Patrick
White Mountains
Professor Hitchcock
Amherst
M. P. Williams
Hudson (N. Y
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Brunswick
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Cape of Good Hope
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Kansas City
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Richmond
Baron Seillere
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Victoria
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Maryland
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North Adams
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Tremont
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Winnipeg
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General Harrison Resting at Put-in-Bay Visit
Port in Bay Ohio August 23 General Harrison rests in shade trees near Nerdan cottage. He observes excursion steamers and yachts, chats with friends, and strolls the beach with his family. He remains accessible though politics are off limits.
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Prince Wilkes Triumphs in $3000 Race at Ontcaco
Prince Wilkes and Clingstone raced for a $3000 purse at Ontcaco on August 23. Prince Wilkes won all three heats easily while Clingstone broke badly in each heat. Final times were 2:16, 2:18⅝, and 2:16⅝.
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