Senate considers Louisiana reform and Garibaldi tribute
The Senate debated a resolution urging an investigation into Louisiana election fraud in 1886 and 1884, detailing alleged killings and manipulations. It also received a message from the President on fisheries, and considered Garibaldi memorial entry and related remarks by Mr. Evarts and Mr. Chandler. The session adjourned sine die with a party line vote to postpone further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate of the
Evarts
Chandler
Louisiana
Texas
Senate
Washington County
Tex
Spanish Camp
Wharton County
Iberia
William Adams
Yarmouth
Monroe
McEnery
Ouachita Parish
Nicoll
Plaquemines
New York City
New York
Seymour
Hoffman
Grant
Griswold
Jilden
Tweed
Mr. West
Pennsylvania
National Republican Committee
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Republican Matory
West
Chace
Missouri
Rhode Island
Isaiah Rynders
Frederick T. Nicoll
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Jackson
Miss
Wilson
Iowa
Edmunds
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Yeas
House rejects army bill conference report vote 38 to 61
The House resumed talk on the conference report for the army appropriation bill but rejected the measure 38 to 61. The House then pressed its disagreement with Senate amendments and ordered another conference. Mr Richardson of Tennessee presented the committee’s report on the fisheries issue.
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Washington
House
Senate
Richardson
Tennessee
House Debates Deficiency Bill and Fisheries Message Printed
In the House the deficiency appropriation bill was debated in the committee of the whole. A point of order against the French spoliation claims was sustained by the chair, Dibble appealed, and a 65 to 60 vote upheld the chair’s decision. The session adjourned as the President's fisheries message was laid before the House. The message was referred to foreign affairs. 15,000 copies were ordered printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nvestigate
Government Printing Office
House
Nelson
Minnesota
Messrs. O'Neill
Pennsylvania
Dibble
South Carolina
Nutting
New York
Committee On Foreign Affairs
McCreary
Kentucky
Hitt
Illinois
Committee On Printing
Wilson
Slocum Defeats Dwight In Lawn Tennis Match
Newport Aug 23 Slocum defeats James Dwight in a hard fought three set match to win the first prize singles third round play. Dwight earlier beat Taylor and Tuttle while Slocum upset Western champion Chase. The contest features strong lobbing and deft net play by Slocum with Dwight showing steady defense and late scene.
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Newport
R. J
James Dwight
H. W. Slocum, Jr
Dwight
D. W. Taylor
Tuttle
Slocum
C. A. Chase
W. H. Barnes
J. §. Clark
Mr. Dwight
Thomas Pettitt
H. A. Taylor
Clark
Deuce
Campbell
Wright
P. S. Sears
Ryerson
Weeden
Bently
F. W. Taylor
Rick. Hale
Taylor
E. Tuttle
Hale
Jennings
Hoppin
Jennings-Tuttle
Sears
Williston
Hopps
Tu Revers Hovusa Rooms Spacious and Comfortably Furnished
The description notes that Tu Revers Hovusa rooms are generous in size and feature comfortable furnishings. It emphasizes ample space and well appointed interiors suitable for guests seeking a relaxed stay.
Desertion records of Pat and Austin Ford exposed
The New York Herald reports certificates from the adjutant general show Patrick Ford of Boston age 25 and Austin Ford age 22 both listed on the mus ter-out roll of Company A Ninth Massachusetts Infantry as deserting at Falmouth Virginia on February 2 1863. They allegedly fled to Canada then returned later in the war to establish a Hewspeare. The War Department records confirm these facts and the Herald notes the contrast with Pat’s Irish World image of Americanism.
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Pat’ Ford
Adjutant-General
Austin
New York Herald
Patrick
Patrick Ford
Boston
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Jolene Guiney
Falmouth
Austin Ford
Canada
War Department
The
Pat
Irish World
Arrival of the Minerva Completes Ocean Voyage to Boston
The forty foot Scotch cutter Minerva, commanded by Charles Barr, reached Lawley's yard in South Boston at 9 30 after a 28 day voyage from Fairlie Scot. She beat Fortuna by four days, logged swift runs along the route, sighted W L White derelict, and exchanged with Lorna Doone crew on the Banks. She will receive racing spars in Boston for racing trim under owner builder Fife.
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Minerva
Lawley’s Yard
South Boston
Charles Barr
Barr
Thistlefame
Fairlie
Scot
Fortuna
Tory Island
Cape Cod
Cape
W. L. White
Lorna Doone
Gloucester
Boston
Fife
Lawley
Boot and Shoe Travellers' League Dinner at Point of Pines
The Boot and Shoe Travellers' League met at the Point of Pines and dined at Hotel Pines with Landlord Whitney's menu. President George W. Ahl chaired. 5S. P. Moses acted as toastmaster. Toasts honored the ladies babies Little Jingle the Boston Boot and Shoe Club Lynn city Our avocation and more. The quartet Balcomb Hunting Dutton Stock performed and about 300 boot and shoe travellers danced after the feast.
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Point of Pines
Hotel Pines
Whitney
George W. Ahl
W. C. Lewis
J. T. Earle
Boston
Lub
John J. Henry
Lynn
George D. Hart
E. J. Pierce
Messrs. Balcomb
Hunting
Dutton
Stock
Political notes and party activities in several towns
The item catalogs Republican meetings in Andover Weymouth Prohibitionists forming a Fisk and Brooks Club with officers Dedham Democrats flag incident in a storm Keough flag replacement Oakham Walker delegate results Fall River and district signals for Dr Davis Ames movement Fall River News on renomination Salem caucuses and Cogswell Zouaves parade in Salem
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Andover
John L. Swift
Weymouth
Fisk and Brooks Club
E. E. Chapman
G. W. Dyer
L. W. Cain
F. H. Pratt
E. B. Tirrell
Wilmot Cleverly
Marden
G. H. Cunningham
G. A
Cleveland
Thurman
Walker
Oakham
Rice
Bates
Johns
Milne
Fall River
State Senate
General Butler
Promeprian Tremont Temple
Theyde Park Democrats
Harrison and Morton
Dedham
Fred C. Cobb
George B. Parker
Frank Esty
Davis
Sani
Nowell
Ames
Arthur Salmon
Courier
Salem
Democratic City Committee
Cogswell Zouaves
Prisoner Alfred Allerton Escapes East Cambridge Jail
Alfred Allerton, a prisoner serving thirty days since Aug 8, escaped from the county jail in East Cambridge yesterday afternoon. He fled during a shift change while workers were at the Registry of Deeds building.Resident of East Cambridge. Police caution advised. Also, 7 year old William Fisher sustained a severe head cut after a fall from a stone fence at Main and Inman streets yesterday afternoon. Officer Neilon treated the boy and escorted him home to 326 Green Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Allerton
East Cambridge
Registry of Deeds
William Fisher
Main
Inman Streets
Neilon
Station 2
Green Street
Pompeii Amphitheatre Draws Large Night Crowd
Pain's Pompeii delighted another large crowd in the amphitheatre last night under clear skies. Tonight's audience is expected to be one of the week’s largest as conditions remain favorable for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
Pain
Lowell Carpets Dominate Wilton Brussels Line By Pray Firm
John H. Pray, Sons & Co. showcases the full Lowell carpet line in Wiltons Brussels and extra supers, noting the firm distributes more Lowell carpets than any other house in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Wiltons
Brussels
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
Boston Defeat by Senators Highlights Aug 23 Baseball Card
Washingtons defeat Bostons 6 to 4 after fielding errors and wild pitching. Widner pitched well for Washingtons while Radbourn and Kelly struggled for Boston. Johnston and Glenn made key catches as Washingtons pulled ahead in the late innings.
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Washindton
Radbourn
Kelly
Bostons
Senators
Widner
Washingtons
Johnston
Glenn
Donnelly
Nash
New Orleans
O’brien
Ray
Morrill
Mack
Gisie
Gienn
Shoch
Higgins
Postens
Ccaksss
Hoy
Myers
Baila
Detroit
Chicagos
Detroits
R. BH
A. R
A. E. Ryan
Brouthers
van H’t
White
Duffy
Ganzel
Anson
Qhicagon
Scvecevesverd
Ryan
Pfeffer
Williamson
Campau
Sheffer
Beatin
van Haltren
Sutcliffe
Sheffler
Baldwin
Daly
Wild
Eatin
Daniels
Pittspuro
Pittsburgs
Eavy
Other Games at Lowell Lowells and Manchester Manchesters
The Lowell Lowells defeated the Portsmouths 7 to 1, while the Manchester Manchesters led 3 to Worcesters with details incomplete.
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Lowell
Lowells
Portsmouths
Manchester
Manchesters
Worcesters
Mystic Park to Host Premier Running Races Next Month
Secretary Mr GC St Rows returns from Saratoga to organize Mystic Park meeting under cross country star Pat Meaney who will ride daily. Jumps raised for safety. presiding judge Colonel KR Simmons from Monmouth Park. grand stand and track work to start immediately. Harry M Glenen arranging optimal railroad access from within 100 miles.
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GC. ST. Rows
Blanchard
Mystic Park
Saratoga
Pat Meaney
KR. W. Simmons
Monmouth Park
Sheepshead Bay
Harry M'Glenen
Printing contract awarded to Traveller for 9000 dollars
The committee on printing awards the year long contract to publication Traveller to print the board of aldermen and common council proceedings for 9000 dollars, a thousand dollars more than last year’s payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Printing
Board of Aldermen and the Common Council
Funeral of A G Harlow
Funeral services for Alfred G. Harlow a long time Boston newspaper man and Herald reportorial staff member will be held at Bulfinch Place Chapel at 3 p m today. The burial will take place in the family lot at Bangor Maine, his birthplace.
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A. G. Harlow
Alfred G. Harlow
Boston
Herald
Bulfinch Place
Bangor
Mr. Harlow
Conference of Evangelists at Crescent Beach
A large gathering attended the Crescent Beach evangelists conference with A J Smith directing devotions and J P Bixby leading Bible study. Mrs Needham spoke on the New Jerusalem and Dr L W Munhall discussed faith and divine healing as part of the program. Friday is set for dedicating the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference OF Evangelists
Crescent Beach
A. J. Smith
J. P. Bixby
Revere
Needham
New Jerusalem
L W. Munhall
Minister West on the Fishery Treaty Rejection
Sir Lionel Sackville West at Beverly said a rejection is unlikely to cause serious results. He noted the treaty offered a fair and honorable solution to vexatious issues for both governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister West
Lionel Sackville West
Beverly
Dead Horse Processing Firm Explains Gruesome Trade
Mr Henry Muller of Muller Bros Carriers and Tanners describes the process of disposing of dead and live horses. He details killing methods, removal of hides and flesh, rendering into fertilizer, and sale of leather. He notes diseases, business scale, and compares rivals N Ward & Co and Brighton abattoir.
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Henry Muller
New York
England
Canada
West
Boston
Jordan
N. Ward & Co
Brighton
Muller
Muller Bros
Massapoag Hotel Hop Illuminated With Lanterns and Dance
The Massapoag Lake Hotel in Sharon hosted a Wednesday evening hop. The hall featured evergreen decorations, flowers, flags, and colored lanterns. Dancing ran from 9 to 10 30 followed by a collation in the dining hall and a notable German number. Attendees included numerous named couples and individuals from Boston New York and Des Moines among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massapoag Lake Hotel
Sharon
A. Carlton
Hattie Carlton
Alice
Carlton
Reunion at Nantasket of Forty third Mass Regiment
The Company K Association reunion at Centre House Nantasket yesterday drew twenty members. Officers elected include President A A Day, vice presidents Eli Cully and James Emerson, secretary treasurer C Cope land, and executive committee J W Fletcher, Daniel B Lovell, James Tidd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company K
Forty-third Massachusetts’ Regiment
Centre House
Nantasket
A. A. Day
Eli Cully
James Emerson
C. Copeland
J. W. Fletcher
Daniel B. Lovell
James Tidd
Working Boys Home Plans First Grand Field Sports Tournament
An enthusiastic meeting at the Working Boys Home outlined the first grand tournament of field sports to aid the home. The event will be at Beacon Park in September with planning led by Patrick Donahue as presiding officer and J F Ormond handling race entries at Tremont House. James Golden of Medford and George H Hicks of Beacon Park formed the horse racing committee. Large ticket sales were reported.
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Beacon Park
T. v. Leary
Patrick Donahue
W. H. Lyon
James Golden
Medford
George H. Hicks
J. F. Ormond
Tremont House
Boston Man Drowns After Skiff Accident Near Beachmont
John Duncan of East Boston and Walter Kerns set out in a skiff from Beachmont to reach their yacht when a squall capsized the boat. Duncan, about 76, drowned. Kerns was rescued.
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Boston
Winthrop
John Duncan
East Boston
Walter Kerns
Beachmont
Paine's Furniture Company Expands Large Block Plant
An immense business is now carried on by Paine's Furniture Company. Their manufactory and salesrooms occupy their entire block of half an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Furniture Company
Boston Briefs and Local Incidents Include Ship Visit and Fence Gossip
The U S steamer Yantic from Newport arrived in Boston en route to Halifax. The State House fence will soon return to its old color after a brief red lead coating. A Roxbury woman survived a severe wrist cut from a shattered window pane. Twelve Swem automatic switches were bought by the West End Street Railway, four installed. The Kearsarge Veterans met and tasked a resolution on Shipmate David G McRitchie’s death. A Providence woman attempted suicide at Long Wharf, aided by James Greenwood. Police raided two clubs, Printers Social and Ionian Club, retrieving liquor. Dr George D Townshend’s funeral was held in Roxbury. pallbearers listed. J N Hamilton appointed storekeeper at the customs house.
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United States
Yantic
Boston
Newport
R. L
Halifax
State House
Annie Reagan
No. 6
Nawnstreet
Roxbury
City Hospital
Swem
West End Street Railway Company
Long Wharf
James Greenwood
Saugus Centre
Dawson
Station 4
Printers
Tremont Street
Ionian Club
George D. Townshend
Norfolk
Warren Street
Forest Hills Cemetery
P. O'M. Edson
W. P. Bolles
J. Seaverns
8. A. Potter
E. G. Morse
C. E. Miles
J. N. Hamilton
Custom House
Moonlight Sail by South Boston Yacht Club
A moonlit evening sails for a dozen yachts from the South Boston Yacht Club around Sculpin Point Spectacle Island and back to the clubhouse. Yachts included Sunshine Yum-Yum Prince Karl Magic Vidette Raven Lizzie Warner Dorcas L Altair Henry Crest Greyhound Maggie Emily. Most vessels carried many ladies on a ladies night. Dancing followed returning crews into the small hours.
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Luna
South Boston
Lizzie Warner
Dorcas L
Altair
Henry
Crest
Greyhound
Maggie
Emily
Georgia Boy Sails to Boston Forges Path to Work
A Savannah boy, Henry Butts, arrives in Boston after selling papers to fund travel. He seeks help from the Children's Aid Society, with corroboration from Savannah natives and steamer officers. A request for Savannah school-board certification to allow immediate work is being pursued.
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Boston
Savannah
Henry Butts
Georgia
Henry
Children’s Aid Society
Charity Building
Chardon Street
A Schooner Libelled Against West Side Master
United States District Attorney O A Galvin has filed a libel against the schooner West Side. Robert W Halbert master, charging that on July 13 he took a false oath before Collector Presson of Gloucester as to citizenship to obtain enrolment of the vessel. It is claimed Halbert swore he was naturalized in 1871. The penalty is forfeiture of the vessel and its tackle apparel and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
O. A. Galvin
West Side
Robert W. Halbert
Halbert
Presson
Gloucester
Music at Roxbury by Germania Band Tonight
The Germania Band performs at Washington Park this evening starting at 7 40 with a program including marches overtures waltzes baritone and cornet solos and selections from Verdi Puccini Wagner and Dehossa. Conductor Wilhelm Rietzel directs the ensemble with George W Stewart and Brooks Fahrbach featured in solo spots.
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Washington Park
Germania Band
Rosalie
R. Shuebruk
Simon Boccanegra
Sees
Verdi Patrol
Boulanger
George W. Stewart
Fahrbach
New York
Brooks Galop
Riverside
Escrereese
Ees
Wadsworth
Wilhelm Rietzel
Reception to Chaplain Dowse at Sherborn church
The Rev Edmund Dowse of Sherborn a longtime chaplain of the Massachusetts Senate is to be feted with a reception on October 10 at the Pilgrim Congregational Church where he has served for fifty years A church committee leads the event expected to attract much interest
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Dowse
Edmund Dowse
Sherborn
State House
Massachusetts Senate
Court weighs injunction in patent rights case in Boston
In the Superior Court on August 23 Judge PitMan heard John C. Wilson seeking to restrain Martin Wilson Automatic Fire Alarm Company from selling patent rights and to appoint a receiver to satisfy a creditor’s claims. The corporation, Maine formed and Boston‑based, argues foreign‑corporation law limits equity power. Proceedings paused awaiting a decision. sale adjourned one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
PitMan
J. John C. Wilson
Martin Wilson Automatic Fire Alarm Company
Morrow
Maine
Boston
Cour
F. T. Benner
G. Putnam
R. D Webster Smith
Curtis Adams Jr Held on Mortgage Property Charge
Municipal Court records note Abraham Bronthurst held in 300 dollars bail until Aug. 28 after being charged with conveying mortgaged property. Curtis and Adams Jr are named in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis and Adams, Jr
Abraham Bronthurst
City Hall briefing on flood cleanup and health
Mayor O'Brien met with public safety chiefs at City Hall to review storm response. Fire Commissioner Fitch reported siphons to clear flooded cellars, Dr. Durgin noted cleaner streets than four months ago but urged higher street and cellar standards to prevent sickness from the recent flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
City Hall
Departments of Public Safety
Fitch
Harbor and Land Commissioners License Wharf Plans
At today's harbor and land commissioners session licenses were granted to Henry W. Daggett and Murray W. Horton to build a wharf in Vineyard Haven Harbor and to Lewis B. Dabney to construct a vile wharf at Onset Bay Wareham. Alearing was granted on a petition by the Boston and Maine Railroad to rebuild bridges over Charles River and discussions noted vessel draw delays. action to remedy may await legislative power, with plans explained and decision reserved.
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Harbor and Land Commissioners
Henry W. Daggett
Murray W. Horton
Vineyard Haven Harbor
Lewis 8
Dabney
Onset Bay
Wareham
Alearing
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Lowell
Eastern
Maine
Charles River
Wellington
Runaway West End Railway Horse Kills Man
At 5 15 yesterday a horse escaped from a West End car, ran through Court to Hanover, striking Edward B Otthman in front of the Crawford House and fracturing his skull and leg. He died at Massachusetts General Hospital at 7 30 pm. Home was 11 Chestnut street Chelsea. Pasquale Carboni was injured by the same horse.
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West End Railway
Court
Pemberton Squares
Hanover Street
Edward B. Otthman
Crawford House
Massachusetts General Hospital
Chestnut Street
Chelsea
Pasquale Carboni
Hriend Street
Bustle Packed With Woollen Socks Foiled Seaborne Heist
A Nova Scotia visitor aboard the New Brunswick arrived Wednesday evening with a bustle so large it drew attention. Mrs. South worth, an inspector for Surveyor Coveney, examined the bustle and found almost half a bushel of farmers socks and stockings concealed inside. The bulk was wrapped tight with several pairs fastened to her skirt by the toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Caligraph Operator Sets World Record Time
Mr. Osborne, Caligraph operator, wrote 680 words in five minutes to win the world championship. The Remington copyist finished nineteen words behind in a notable speed-typing record event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Remington
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