Congress Debates Treaties and Pensions Across Journal Pages
Senate considers a bill to enact the President’s treaty message while Hoar seeks copies of communications on Canadian abuses of American fishermen. A conference report on a New York custom house and warehouse is adopted. House prints 15,000 copies of the President’s message as the nation reacts with mixed sentiment.
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Compound Furniture Two Pieces for One Price
A 16 dollar set offers a centre table that converts into a mirror wash stand with a large bowl pitcher soap tray slop jar and a hidden tower rack. Each piece transforms in one motion reflecting a luxury turned necessity with distinct color and style changes.
Weather Indications for New England and Mid-Atlantic
Washington weather bulletin notes twenty four hour forecast. Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts expect light local rains and slightly warmer conditions with southwesterly winds. Connecticut Rhode Island and eastern New York should be fair with possible light rains in northern eastern New York.
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Umbria Gains Lead In Transatlantic Race
Baltimore reports Captain Reimkasten says the Cunard liner Umbria leads the City of New York by about four and a half hours after 24 hours at sea. Main observed Umbria at 5 o'clock and La Bourgogne, then the City of New York 7:30, with the New York trailing by roughly eighty miles at that snapshot.
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Steamers Arrived and Departed From Various Ports
A list of steamships arriving and sailing with origins and destinations. Notable entries include Phoenician from Glasgow to Poston, Catania from Rio Janeiro to New York, and Brit annic from ees Trave to Bremen. Other ships include Gothenburg City from Baltimore to Antwerp, and Polynesian from Montreal to Liverpool, with multiple sailings around Aug 21–24.
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Health and Comfort at Chauncy Hall Exam Times
Notice states arrangements for health and comfort at Chauncy Hall may be examined daily from 9 to 4. The brief implies a public inquiry into school provisions with a designated daily viewing window. Public notice notes Chauncy Hall facilities and timing for inspection.
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Insurance ad theme on sea force at Clifton
To the square yard is said to be the force of the sea gashing on the rocks at Clifton. With faith of equal force we urge insurance as the acme of protection and independence for the family. Natl Lip Ins Co James Tit Phelps Agt 153 Ley Boston.
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Republicans Jeer at President's Fisheries Message in Senate
Washington Aug 24. Press commentary notes Republican senators faced the President's fisheries message with mixed reception. Edmunds and Hoar voiced skeptical glee, Morgan defended the President's negotiation stance, and Hitt signaled cautious committee support. Governor McCreary plans expedited printing of the papers, including treaties, with limited costs. Telegrams praising the President pour in from across the Union.
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Maine reacts to President Cleveland's message on Canada policy
Portland Maine residents respond to the President's speech after the treaty rejection. Fishermen and business leaders praise retaliation in kind and demand equal rights in Canadian waters. Prominent figures like O B Whitten E G Willard A M Smith John A Emery George Trefethen and John E DeWitt weigh in on the political and economic implications for Maine and maritime trade. The message sparks a surge of sentiment favoring a tougher stance toward Canada.
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Senate
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Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
Gloucester Fishermen Split Over President's Message
In Gloucester on August 24, fishermen and vessel owners debated the President's message on the fishery, some condemning it as spite while others support retaliation to protect New England fleets. Many urge arbitration with Canada, while some, like Captain Seely, praise the proposed enforcement and express willingness to fish where possible and benefit from any favorable terms.
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Charles Lee
President Cleveland's message sparks heated fishing policy debate
A panel of lawmakers and officials state views on Cleveland's congress message. They praise its resolve on Canadian fisheries and retaliation options while criticizing Republican opposition and urging quick action to defend American fishing rights and national honor. Various quotes reflect calls for non-intercourse, reciprocity, and stronger measures to compel Canada to terms.
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Canada
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Philip J. Doherty
New England
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Edwin R. Delong
Delong & Seaman
Edmunds
Great Britain
Canadian tradelines feel strain from Cleveland plan
The article details how the proposed policy to cut cross border commerce would disrupt major New England routes. Vermont New Hampshire and New York lines rely on Canadian connections via Grand Trunk and Beaver Line services. Fitchburg Boston and Maine and other railways fear reduced traffic to Montreal and Chicago, with terminal shifts to Portland and concerns voiced by executives amid strategic delays.
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Canada Gets Excited Over President Cleveland Policy
Montreal reports intense public emotion as Canadians fear threats of war and anticipate a special Parliament session. Sir Adolph Caron warns the United States must not coerce Canada, while Ottawa moves to block cross border actions and Newfoundland reports a gunboat posture. The Gazette weighs potential trade disruption and calls for arbitration if possible.
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Result of Non-Intercourse Sparks Cabinet Debate
Ottawa reports a Dominion cabinet member warns that President's call to abolish the bonded system may strain government finances to boost Canadian lines. With Nova Scotia premier absent, cabinet members foresee anxiety over liabilities, potential rail tie-ins, and preserved commercial ties with the United States amid possible non interaction policies.
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