Massachusetts Legion Reinstates State Council After Suspension
The American Legion of Honor delegates in Curiaco August 29 vote to uphold the supreme commander’s suspension of the Massachusetts Council. The council’s reinstatement was approved after debate, with a committee to draft future laws and penalties. Officers for the next two years will be elected tomorrow, and bylaws amendments will follow.
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Curiaco
American Legion of Honor
Supreme Commander
Massachusetts Council
Supreme Council
Morris Goodheuad
New York
W. N. Davenport
Boston
State Council
Fail State Council
Nelson 5. Wakefield
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Beverly Farms
Charles R. Flint
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
United States
Congress of American Nations
Wharton
Indian Department
Washington
New Hampshire
Centenary of Modern Government Dominates Bar Meeting
At the American Bar Association session in Chicago on August 29 the hot topic was whether to create an intermediate appellate court to ease the Supreme Court backlog. Yale Law School professor Simeon Baldwin spoke on the centenary of modern government highlighting expanded religious liberty education and the growth of minority representation in office. He praised journalism for opening legislatures to public scrutiny and noted the press influence on politics while warning of haste and self interest. Committee reports urged a permanent revision system for statutes and consideration of a bankruptcy bill. Charles H. Butler
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Chiaco
American Bar Association
United States Supreme Court
Pullman
Simeon E. Baldwin
New Haven
Yale College Law School
Baldwin
Pennsylvania
Germany
Bismarck
Reichstag
Russia
Carlisle
Washington
Committee On
Charles H. Butler
Standing Up for Tanner at Grand Army Session
Milwaukee session of the national encampment elected officers, debated resolutions on pensions chief subject. Tanner praised by supporters, rival substitutes urged, and a lengthy debate concluded with adoption of a resolution expressing confidence in Tanner while ordering a full investigation. The day drew 80,000 visitors for the night naval battle in Milwaukee Bay.
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Grand Army
Tanner
Pension Bureau
Sons of Veterans
California
Hull Yacht Club
Milwaukee Bay
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sanner
Perkins
Kansas
Harrison
Corporal Tanner
Bureau
General Barnum
New York
Don Lanner
Grand Army of the Republic
Lanner
Lf Tanner
Minnesota
Washington
Committee of Investigation
Barnum
James Tanner
Logan Monument Fund
Alger
Congress
Lake Shore Park
Washineton
Boston
Evening Star of Today
Pennsylvania Avenue
G. A
Cleveland Will Co-operate With World’s Fair Committee
Ex President Grover Cleveland approves his appointment as a member of the committee on permanent organization for the International Exposition of 1892. He pledges to cooperate with New York citizens to ensure a grand success of the expo.
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Cleveland
New York
Saranac Lun
Grover Cleveland
London Dock Strike Endures Over Pay Claim at 5 Pence
London reports a deadlocked ship dock strike as companies vow 5 pence per hour for regular work and 6 pence overtime while replacing contracts with piece work. Workers including Telegraph Construction crews and three American cattle ship crews join the struggle. John Burns urges victory, and Brussels voices sympathy while denying Belgian replacements.
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London
Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Company
Greenwich
John Burns
Burns
Carmen
Brussels
Counil
Germany in Africa policy clash over Emin expedition
The North German Gazette argues the Emin expedition is independent of German imperial policy and conflicts with Captain Wissmann’s mission. It calls Germany to restore security and uphold the colonial policy as declared by the government and Reichstag, to show foreign policy is guided by Prince Bismarck and not the Emin committee.
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Behring Sea
Africa
Cona Hee
Bertin
Wissmann
Germany
Reichstag
Prince Hismarek
Emin Expedition Committee
A Rift Within the Lute on Irish University Plan
London reports the Pall Mall Gazette argues the Parnellites accept Mr. Balfour’s proposal to fund an Irish university, widening splits among Liberals and possibly foretelling a Home Rule split. Chamberlain says Unionists back the government on higher education, while Orangemen oppose the scheme in Belfast.
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London
Parnellites
Mr. Balfour
Tippoo Tib
Belgium
America
Paris
Pall Mall Gazette
Balfour
Westminster
Parnell
the Gazette
Robertson
Gladstonians
Home Rule
Ireland
Joseph Chamberlain
Betfast
Kane
The
Orangemen
Amusing Houstration of Indian Department Conduct
Washington Aug 29. An entertaining critique of the Indian department's contract practices unfolds. Secretary Noble ridicules Oberly, notes Bussey’s inspection trip, and details bids for dried apples, writing books, and blankets. The piece questions favoritism, bids, and the need for inspectors at mills.
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Indian Department
Washington
Sredan J
Chandler
Secretary of the Interior
Oberly
Indian Affairs
Department
Bussey
New York
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Nobie
General Bussey
Noble
New York City
Indian Service
John O. Noble
C. D
Cyrus Bussey
Spencerian
Fete Planned in Paris for 397th American Discovery Anniversary
Paris hosts a planned fete organized by engineer M Alphand to honor the 397th anniversary of the discovery of America. American and West Indian delegates to the Exposition will march to President Carnot and then to the Hotel de Ville. A boat procession to Ile des Cygnes will salute the statue of Liberty.
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Paris
M. Alphand
America
Carnot
France
Hotel de Ville
Columbus
Ile Des Cygnes
Cooperative Dock Idea Sparks New Thames Plan
Shipowners discuss a cooperative dock on the Thames modeled after the Boston and New York harbor plan. Estimated cost about 5 million dollars. Royal affairs mention King Mathea ill. Mataafa still rules. Mrs Maybrick moved to Woking prison wearing convict dress. Reported expulsion of 500 foreigners from Warsaw, including many Austrians. Emperor William calls Prussia labor laws deplorable and in need of reform. Typhoons in North China and Japan drown at least 500. Danish King Christian and Greek King George greet the Czar and Czarina in Copenhagen. Brazil negotiates a 10 million dollar loan at 4 percent with local banks.
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Thames
Boston
New York Harbor
Advics
Avia
Mathea
Mataafa
Maybrick
Woking
Warsaw
Brezow
William
Prussia
Shanghai
China
Japan
CopennaGen
Christian
Denmark
George
Greece
Czarina
Rio
Portland Vessel Lost in Sea Disaster
Captain Ross reports brig Elizabeth Winslow of Portland with 872 tons phosphate rock out of Orechilla bound to Richmond wrecked by heavy seas. Crew abandoned ship on the 9th. reached Mayaguez and were to sail to New York. Vessel built at Yarmouth in 1873 and owned by Winslow interests. captain afflicted by multiple losses in recent years.
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Portland
Winslow & Co
Ross
Elizabeth Winslow
Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Orechilla
Richmond
New York
Yarmouth
J. 5. Winslow
Ethel M. Davis
Atlantic Ocean
Obituary: George Fawcett Rowe Dies in New York Hotel
George Fawcett Rowe, famed actor and dramatist, died at the Glenham Hotel on Fifth Avenue, New York, after valvular heart disease and kidney disorder. Born in England, he was sixty. He debuted on the American stage February 1, 1866, as Sir Charles Coldstream in Used Up, with Micewher in David Copperfield his greatest portrayal. author of the Geneva Cross.
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George Fawcett
Rowe
George Fawcett Rowe
Glenham Hotel
Fifth Avenue
New York
Europe
G. L. Howard
Toronto
Mr. Rowe
England
Sir Charles Coldstream
David Copperfield
North Dakota Prohibition Vote Set For October First Tuesday
Governor Mellette issues a proclamation calling an October election for the proposed state of North Dakota. Voters will choose state and local officers and decide on prohibition as well as ratification of the constitution as a whole.
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Lookout Mining Company
North Dakota
White Fawn
Fort Point
Page
Bismarck
N. D
Mellette
Stage robbed by a highwayman in Reno
A stage from Bidwell arrived in Reno last night and was halted by a highwayman who seized Wells, Fargo & Co. treasure box and escaped with the loot. The amount remaining in the box is unknown.
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Reno
Nev
Bidwell
Wells, Fargo & Co
Those Southern Musicians At Acton Concert and Banquet
The Union Cornet Band of Winchester Virginia visited West Acton and was hosted by the Isaac Davis Post G A R Drum Corps. A Woman's Relief Corps banquet, speeches by local officials, and a Town Hall concert followed the luncheon and afternoon event.
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Wauregan Company
Providence
R. I
Union Cornet Band
Winchester
West Acton
W. C. Boyden
Beverly
Joseph F. Boyd
Adlie Brooks
Manchester
N. H
Bostons
Washingtons
Pittsburgs
Rutland
Acton
Isaac Davis
Post
Woman’s Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Virginia
Atchinson
Captain Baker
Messrs
Luther Connt
H. M. Smith
N. B. Conant
Littleton
E. B. Cobleigh
Boxboro
Drs. Hutchins and
Sanders
Damage to Barren Island rocks Rockaway Beach
High tides and heavy winds at Rockaway Beach cause major loss to Barren Island Oil and Guano Co and P White's Sons. Estimated aggregate losses reach 20000 dollars as a large easterly strip of the island, housing a frame building with machinery and stock, washes away from the main land.
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Rockaway Beach
N. Y
Barren Island
Barren Island Oil & Guano Company
P. White
Maine Governor Hosts Creditable Day at Camp Burleigh
Avausta Maine August 29 Governor Kurleigh presided over Governor's Day at Camp Burleigh. A busy program included battalion drill skirmishes a 2 30 parade and review by the Governor. Montgomery Guards exhibition drill and a large dinner. Adjutant General Dalton and Massachusetts party attended. Governor Kurleigh and staff recorded creditable shooting scores closing day.
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Avausta
Camp Burleigh
Montgomery Guards
Hartnett
Paul
Brett
Dalton
Massachusetts
Kurleigh
Helena Safe From Forest Fire Rumor
Helena Mont August 29 There is no truth in the report that Helena was in danger from forest fire and short of water The Helena Board of Trade says a water committee test shows fifteen feet in the main reservoir with 105 pounds pressure on Main street and sixty pounds at the courthouse The city is not in danger as no forests lie within three miles of Helena
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Hrorena. Mont
Helena
Cronin trial defendants to be tried together except Woodruff
Judge McConnell ruled all defendants must face trial together except Frank Woodruff whose confessions make a separate proceeding fairer. Defendants objected and were granted twenty days to file exceptions. Attorneys for all defendants stated readiness to proceed with the trial.
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Chicaco
McConnell
Cronin
Frank Woodruff
Woodruff
Wuege
Mississippi Politician Newbaker Assassinated in Sartartia
In Sartartia Mississippi on August 29 daimes M Newbaker a prominent politician and former legislative candidate was shot dead while entering his home. An earlier assassination attempt near a year ago is noted in the report.
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Mississippi
Sartartia
Miss
Daimes M. Newbaker
Newbaker
Steamers Arrived at Ports in late August
A listing of steamers arriving or sailing from major ports on August twenty ninth or nearby dates. Vessels include Mentmore from Liverpool to Baltimore Gothia from Hamburg to Baltimore Rhymland from Antwerp Laha from Kremen Leniers from Sintos Manitoba from Hamburg Manitoban from Glasgow Camellia from New York Aug twenty two Australian from New Orleans Buffalo from New York Durham City from Boston Irginshire from Chatham Augusta Victoria from New York Hamburg Italia from New York Chateau Latte from New York Hugo from New York Lake Superior from Montreal Lord ONeil from Baltimore Oxenholme from Montreal Sarmatian from Montreal Richmond Hill with New York for London Speurdrift from New York Darwin Philadelphia for London Eglantine from New York for Dunkirk Britannic from Liverpool and other ports listed with arrival dates.
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Baltimore
Mentmore
Liverpool
Gothia
Hamburg
New York
Rhymland
Antwerp
Laha
Kremen
Leniers
Sintos
Philadelphia
Manitoba
Manitoban
Glasgow
Cetre
Southampton
Aller
Bremen
Saale
Gand
Lizard
Augusta Victoria
Italia
Bordeaux
Chateau Latte
Hugo
Lake Superior
Montreal
Lord O'Neil
Oxenholme
Sarmatian
Prawle Point
Richmond Hil
London
Spewdrift
Uff Scilly Island
Darwin
Dung
Ness
Eglantine
Dunkirk
Britannic
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Our State Council
Supreme Court
Bar Association
G. W. Simmons & CO
North Street
Chicago
Heavy Artillery
Woburn
Kerr
Pettitt
Newport
Milford
North Pond Dam
Fitchburg Road
Pennsylvania Railroad
Convention of
Vermont Universalists
Forty-ninth Regiment
Sheffield
Buffalo
Fitchburg
New England
Treasury
Buzzara’s Bay Yacht Club
Hartwell
Concord
E. G. Porter
Lexington
Morris Park
Hartford
Leo PE Sne Aalae
Boston & Maine
Reading
Mont
Congregational House
Plcou Yacht Club
Maine
New York & New England
Brewster
Conn
Minerva
Corinthian Yacht. Club
Marblehead
Papoose
Gloucester
Brown, Steese & Clarke
Boston Caledonian Club
Oak Island
Central Labor Union
Council of the Great Sun
Order of Re
Merchant & CO
Philada
B. Sage Life Las. CO
J. T. Phelps
State Agt
Dev
Fuller’s Block
Springfield
Mass
C. H. Buckley
Dev. St
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Batomout
Besser Vaeeny
Ouuyys
Cotton Region Bulletin
Min
Ratnstavns
Wilmington
Cess Eeesto
Obationorg i
Ces
Montgomery
Cesssess
Atlantic Coast
Can
Ccesseces
Eastport
Northfield
Veneer
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Poston
Lass
Hiock Island
KR. I
Jacksonville
Pla
Gut States
Ala
New Orleans
la Cove
Shreveport
la Eee
Fort Smith
Ark
Galveston
Lex
Lake Region
Rockliffe
Cau
Saugeen
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Cleveland. O
Detroit
Mich
Navigek
Sault de Ste. Alarie
Marquette, Mich
Green May
Wis
Grand Slaven
Lit
Duluth
Miner
St. Vani
Minn
Dea Moines
Missouri Valley
Kansas City
T. Vincent
Feeee
Fort Buford
Oak Rocky Mountain
Fort Assinniboine
Fort Custer
Montshee
Lishs
Rapid City
Salt Lake City
Utah
Cheyenne
Santa le
el Faso
Tex Ves
Army and Navy Gazette
J—Army
William P. Duvall
Fifth Artillery
Wilson
White House
Edward W. McCaskey
Twenty-first Infantry
Jefferson D. Regan
Military Academy
Indorses
Corporal
Lau
Discovery OF America
General Forkeign News
Matheton Sick
West Acton G. A. RR. Post and Woman's Relief Corps
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