Senate confirms Baxter as army surgeon general
The Senate in executive session today confirmed the nomination of Colonel Jedediah H. B. Baxter as surgeon general of the army with the rank of brigadier general. The discussion touched on silver issues and a potential bi metal conference, with some senators cautioning delay. Me Tremas AL Devine of Salem visited the capital with his son, touring the city under General Cogswell’s guidance.
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Wassenden
Serge
Suanea
Stree
Peller
Peller Im
Stewart
Me Tremas AL Devine
Salem
Cogswell
Senate
Sesson
Jedediah HB. Baxter
Army
Weather forecast for New England and nearby states
WasHinGTon Aug 27 forecasts show Maine fair to rain east with warmer temps, New Hampshire fair with steady temps, Vermont fair with warmer winds, and Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut eastern New York fair with little temp change. Eastern New York fair with steady temps and westerly winds.
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Maine
New Hamshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Newark
Observations From Other Locations Noted Elsewhere
Observations from additional sites were recorded elsewhere. The notes summarize findings, dates, and locations with emphasis on notable patterns and differences from local data. Further details are not included in this brief record.
Maritime Passenger Movements Across Ports in Late August
Shipping notes list numerous vessels arriving or departing from cities including Boston Huston Antwerp Baltimore New York and Liverpool. Entries show vessels such as Majestic Waesland City of Columbia and Saale with origins from Havana Antwerp Liverpool and Bremen among others with August 26 27 dates and various routes.
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George Dumois
Baracoa
Huston
Dana
Lizard
Rotterdam
New York
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Elbroz
Baltimore
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Bremen
Majestic
Liverpool
Waesland
Hermann
Lancashire
Port Said
Marnock
Six Hurt in Electric Car Crash on Chestnut Hill Route
Six persons were seriously injured when an electric car accident occurred on the Chestnut Hill route. The incident disrupted traffic as investigators examined the scene. Local hospitals reported multiple injuries and ongoing condition updates were awaited.
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Pneumatic Tire Wheel Wins at Wheelmen Annual Meet
The League of American Wheelmen annual meet finishes amid a rain softened track. English riders Laurie and Willis win with pneumatic tire wheels. Banker withdraws to a walkover in the mile safety race. Chicago rider Lumsden suffers defeats as multiple races produce varied results with winded times and scattered finishes.
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N. Y
League of American Wheelmen
Windle
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Willis
Banker
Lumsden
Chicago
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Hamilton
Ont
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Cleveland
S. B. Bowman
Robert Thorne
C.J. Willis
England
C. A. Banker
Pittsburg
W. D. Tanker
L.A. W
Reaping the Whirlwind in Congress Sparks Shameful Row
In a tumultuous session, House Republicans clash over Cannon’s resolution and vulgar exchanges. Speaker Reed declines to intervene, Cannon and Mason trade barbed insults, a near fistfight erupts near a deceased member’s desk, and the scene rebukes the House’s dignity while Reed’s leadership is questioned.
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House
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Enloe
Tennessee
Caubon
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Washington
Beckwith
William Walter Phelps
Williams
Ohio
Representative Assembly of the Republic
Reed
Major McKinley
Committee On Rules
Andrew
Massachusetts
Lodge
Maine
Farmers’ Alliance
Steamer Alanda goes ashore at Westport Harbor
The Clyde-built iron steamer Alanda of 1161 net, 1769 gross, from Halifax to St John N B, ran aground at Cow Ledge entrance Westport Harbor Bay of Fundy. Damaged severely, likely total loss. ship five years old, registered West Hartlepool, sister to Farmess liner Pamara, built for Halifax Navigation Company.
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Farness
Alanda
Halifax
St. John
N. B
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Bay of Pandy
Tate
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Issh
West Hartlepook
Halifax Steam Navigation Company
London
Bestes
National Encampment committee meeting details and gifts
The executive committee met at No 2A Bescon Street to review finances and plan tokens of thanks. Reports show underspending, with funds to be returned. honors include portraits for Music Hall and a Surgeon-in-Chief badge for Marion. The President’s flag to Tobin and the national ensign to Mrs. Lowell, with archival records tasks and souvenirs for supporters.
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Berthrong
Music Hall
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Lowell
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Creasy
Cunard Adds Extra Vessel Gailia Sails To New York
The Gailia of the Cunard line sailed today for New York as an extra vessel due to high passenger demand. 260 saloon passengers travel. fares rise with Alaska sailings, and $500 is asked for remaining berths. Despatches report a protocol of peace was signed in San Salvador with Guatemala confirming similar news.
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Gailia
Cunard Line
New York
Alaska
City of Mexico
San Salvador
Guatemala
Adriatic Storm Wrecks Cause Heavy Loss Near Istrie
A terrific Adriatic Sea storm near Irieste causes loss of life and property with many wrecks reported. At Wittingan three people were killed by lightning and extensive damage is noted to vessels and buildings.
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Vienna
Irieste
Wittingan
Cholera Fears Rise in Mapain and Surrounding Areas
Reports from Mapain Aug 27 indicate suspected cholera cases in the city and nearby Torrejon and Canillas. The illness also grows among Valencia garrison troops, sparking concern about wider spread.
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Mapain
Torrejon
Canillas
Valencia
London minister to preside at Welsh Eisteddfod gathering
London reports Minister Lincoln staying with Sir John Puelston at Caernarvonshire will preside over a major Welsh Eisteddfod gathering and deliver an address. Paris notes a collapsed chemical syndicate project as merchants withdraw.
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Caenarvonshire
Paris
Chemical Syndicate
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Prince Bismarck
Heilbron
Constantinople
Moussa Bey
Armenia
Mecca
Scutari
Mons
Borinage
Hop crop shortage boosts prices across states
The New England Homestead reports a jump in hop prices due to a nationwide shortage. New York State harvests run at 75 percent of normal with 40 cent per pound levels, while California and Oregon see about 27½ to 50 cent ranges. Quality remains better than average despite reduced yields.
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New York State
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Powderly letter sparks clash over Newark trouble and rail unions
A charged exchange unfolds as Pomer Arthur, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, rebukes Powderly over failure to prove neutrality in railway labor strife. He recalls past guidance on strikes and disputes, while Powderly and Hayes linger at St Cloud Hotel as talks continue. News from Albany and Ciraco notes freight movement changes and yard conditions amid ongoing labor actions.
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Chicago & Alton
Electrician at Beverly Loses Control of His Machine
A collision occurred on Naumkeag Street at Rantoul Street this morning involving the 8 o'clock Wenham car and the Beverly & Danvers storage battery car. The electrician lost control, striking the Naamkeag car, throwing it off the track and causing injuries to the conductor Woodman, a passerby, and causing fright among passengers. The Naamkeag car had brakes released, and the electric car was turning at about ten miles per hour, narrowly avoiding a more serious crash.
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Mit
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J. C. Corbett
Warren Street
Ida M. Patchett
Station 16
Walcott
Underwood
John Macwatty
Honge
New York
Ile
Post
Coolidge Corner
Springfield approves water bonds loan for Unity years
Springfield accepts a loan of 2123000 on water bonds for Unity years starting Oct 1. USHA rates set per cent, issued by Ure Tard National Bank of this city, with a $850 premium per $1000 bond. Deposit placed at the bank at 4 percent interest. Other bidders were Brewster Coby Estabrook and Blake Bros. Co of Boston.
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Ure Tard National Bank
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Blake Bros. & Co
Boston
Potter Lovell Company faces creditors amid assignment
Boston August 27 1890 Potter Lovell Company and Potter Lovell Co assign assets to trustee William A Haskell to protect creditors. Failure to meet maturing obligations cited due to loan calls and strict money market. Creditors meeting to decide action forthcoming with assignee to report findings.
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Potter Lovell Company
Potter, Lovell & Coe Goytiemen
Winihan A. Haskell
Boston
Potter Lovell
Potter Lovell Conon and
Potter, Lovell & Cow
William A. Haskell
Opening Fall Styles at Dunlap's on Tremont Street
Dunlap's latest fall styles will be opened by Jackson & Co at 126 Tremont Street opposite Park Street Church on Saturday August 30. The event marks a seasonal showcase with new apparel and accessories available to shoppers in the downtown area.
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Jackson & CO
Tremont Street
Park St. Church
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