Watery Graves All Drowned in River Tragedies
A string of drowning deaths reported across New England. In Manchester New Hampshire Edmund Bastarouche and brothers Samuel and Alexon Bouchard all died after cramps pulled them under in the Merrimack River. Springfield Vermont see Charles Martin body found in Novelty Works mill pond after illness and presumed suicide. Troy New York yacht Alpha capsized near Elm Point with several drowned. Medford Massachusetts 12 year old Charles Devour drowns in a clay pit at Bay State brick yards. Danielsonville Connecticut William O'Brien age 9 drowned from a raft in Five Mile River. Hyde Park Massachusetts 11 year old Gordon Macgregor drowns in the Neponset River. Nashua New Hampshire Anna Flannigan drowns after accidental fall from Nashua River bank. body recovered.
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Alexon Bouchard
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King Aged Millionaire Faces Habeas Corpus Fight
A Supreme Court case centers on William H King an about eighty year old man once placed in an insane asylum now sought for release His supporters press for liberty and his counsel seeks a habeas corpus writ with hearings to follow
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Weather Forecast Sees Winds, Rain In New England And New York
Washington reports Tuesday forecast with easterly winds and rain along the southern coast of New England. Eastern New York expected to have southwesterly winds with rain as the hurricane center moves northeastward, then colder westerly winds and fair weather. Signals from Wilmington to Boston indicate changes.
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Fugitive John J Donovan Arrested in City
John J Donovan an Augusta Maine youth was arrested by a police inspector yesterday afternoon on charges of fugitive from justice. He is alleged to have with two others broken into G S Burleigh’s house at Vassalboro and stolen property valued at 46 dollars. He will be held for Augusta police.
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G S. Burleigh
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Diver William Collian Is Recovered After Watsons Point Wreck
The body of Diver William Collian, the sole victim of Thursday morning wreck at Watsons Point, washed ashore near the disaster site this morning, confirming the tragedy.
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Brighton Man in Trouble for Liquor Nuisance
Henry F. Templeton, 21, was arrested by a Division 14 officer last night on a warrant charging him with keeping and maintaining a liquor nuisance on Nonantum Street Oak Square in Brighton.
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Bargain Pink Shirt Stock at Closing Price
The text notes a second great bargain on good quality Pink Shirt items. It states a maker’s regular price of $24.00 per dozen and a typical retail price of $2.50 each, with a closing price offered for these shirts.
Congress votes to pass Wilson repeal bill and defeat amendments
The Democratic House supported President Cleveland, defeating all amendments to repeal the Sherman silver law. The 16 to 1, 17 to 1, and 20 to 1 amendments failed, with votes ranging from 100 to 287 against. The Bland-Allison re-enactment was rejected 136 to 213 as the Wilson repeal bill passed 240 to 110.
Coastal cyclone devastates Georgia and Savannah death toll rises
A powerful cyclone off the southern coast devastates the Savannah area and Georgia towns. Reports say dozens killed in Savannah with others in the region. Widespread destruction hits farms, harbors, and railroads as communications fail and waves pound the docks. casualties and property losses are expected to climb as silence ends and verified counts come in.
For Silver Repeal Vote In House Stirs Expectation
The House filled before 10 am as members arrived for a silver coinage vote under the 16 to 1 ratio. Debates on free coinage triggered surprise as votes mounted against the measure, with Bland pushing higher ratios and multiple amendments examined amid party shifts and illness notices from Wheeler.
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New York
Bailey
Texas
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McMillin
Tennessee
Weather outlook warns of second hurricane this afternoon
Weather reports warn of another hurricane to arrive this afternoon as communities still recover from the first storm. Forecasters say the outlook remains troubling with potential damage and hazards ahead.
Stole Silver Suspect Charles Westray Brought to Book
Charles Westray, 40, employed at Hotel Brunswick for thirteen years, was arrested after thefts since January. About $231 worth of silver goods including eighty five table spoons forty three forks eleven tea spoons eleven knives a tablecloth and a dozen napkins were stolen. He was caught pawning forks by a Division 4 officer. remaining items and pawn tickets were recovered from his room.
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Brunswick
Westray
Division 4
Secretary Gresham and aides reject Quincy resignation report
Washington officials say the resignation of Assistant Secretary of State Quincy has not been received at the State Department or the White House. Secretary Gresham Private Secretary Thurber and Assistant Secretary Hamlin discredit the rumor and maintain no resignation has been filed.
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Thompson Farewell in Brockton After Church Scandal
Aug 28 Brockton special to the Post reports the last act of the Campella church scandal locally as Rev N B Thompson ex pastor of South Congregational Church hosts a farewell reception at Otis Cabb’s Chestnut street home. Opponents and supporters mingle under lantern light and candles while Thompson receives a liberal purse. He considers lecturing offers in nearby cities and New York with tickets already selling for an Opera House lecture tomorrow evening.
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New York
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Prohibitionist Kills Daughter at Rocky Point
Providence reports Frank H. Sheffield a prominent Prohibitionist and educator of Westerly shot and killed his five year old daughter Margaret at Rocky Point around four pm. He was arrested and taken to East Greenwich. He had recent mental instability and had just recovered from erysipelas.
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Westerly
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Rocky Point
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