A New Market for American Products and Civil Service Talk
Washington report notes Brazil seeks a commercial treaty to open its market for American goods. Sugar growers back concessions while manufacturing and agricultural interests clash over duties. Brazil hints at subsidies for US lines and possible executive payments, with legislative action uncertain. Treasury rules lemon and lime juices with over 24 percent alcohol taxed as alcoholic compounds at two dollars per gallon plus 25 percent ad valorem.
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Sreeran
Armstrong
Rio de Janeiro
State Department
Brazil
South America
Treasury Department
Civil service reform opposed by Minnesota congressman
A Minnesota Republican criticizes civil service reform calling it un-American and an obstacle to rewarding party service. He argues a Civil Service Commission pamphlet forces study of exam questions and pledges support for ending the civil service sham. He cites personal experience in Washington and quotes "to the victor belongs the spoils."
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Kansas
Hall
Minnesota
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Congress
Colonel Wright Named to International Cheap Habitation Commission
Colonel Wright the commissioner of labor has received notice of his appointment to a permanent commission aimed at carrying out the purposes of the international congress for cheap habitations for the poor. The commission includes Sir Sydney Waterlow and representatives from Spain Denmark Norway Switzerland and other European countries.
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Switzerland
Harbor improvement fund requests listed for New England ports
Major Livermore outlines appropriations for southern Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut harbors and rivers. funding covers Hyannis Nantucket Vineyard Haven Wareham New Bedford Taunton Pawtucket Providence Narragansett Bay Green Jacket Shoal Newport Block Island Pawcatuck Stonington etc. total sums vary per site with several harbor of refuge allocations.
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Torpedo Boat Nears Completion With Fourth Navy Payment
The Secretary of the Navy has issued the fourth payment of 16550 dollars to the Herreshoff company in Newport for a torpedo boat built for the United States government. Five payments were planned and the final one will be withheld until acceptance, indicating the vessel is near completion and ready for trials.
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Herreshoff Company
Newport
United States
Lake Shore R. R. Co
Boston
Virginia Republicans reach compromise on state convention
The Republican executive committee and leaders Mahone and anti Mahone reach a compromise over primary control. A state convention is set for August 22, signed by William Mahone, with Mahone likely to wield final influence over Virginia politics.
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President’s envoy sends Brazil emperor congra tulations
Acting secretary of state Mr Wharton reports to the Brazilian court minister that the President congratulates Emperor Dom Pedro on escaping an assassination. The message was sent as Wharton, now the highest Washington officer, relays official word from the department.
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Wharton
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Washington
Brazil
Presidential Appointments Include Navy Chief and Marshals
The President appointed William Rule of Tennessee as pension agent in Knoxville and William A. Richards of Wyoming as Surveyor-General of Wyoming. Boetius H. Sullivan of Dakota becomes Surveyor-General of Dakota. Captain George Dewey ascends to chief of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting with commodore rank. Charles Austin of Alabama named United States marshal for the northern district of Alabama. William F. Darby named postmaster at North Adams, Massachusetts, succeeding G. L. Rice. A Creek delegation urged a $400,000 per capita payment from an $8,000,000 fund to aid about 14,000 Creeks, a plan Secretary Noble signaled support for.
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Knoxville
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Wyoming
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Dakota
Aptain George Dewey
Department of the Navy
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Alabama
United States
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North Adams
Mass
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Indian Territory
Noble
Indian Bureau
Atlanta University Opposes Colored Normal Schools in Georgia
In Anta Georgia July 19 a legislative clash over higher education grows with a bill to create colored state run normal schools. Atlanta University protests saying the measure aims to end its support and exclude racial mixing. Professors Graves and Hershaw spoke at meetings urging equal state access for black students.
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Market News Mixed With Cautious Optimism At Midweek
New York markets drifted with little news beyond a $3 million gold export order. Bears pressed but prices fell only fractionally as little stock for sale kept downward pressure limited. Analysts see a potential bottom nearby and favor buying lines of stocks on margin or cash. Crops in the West improve outlook for rail earnings, while Mexican Central profits and subsidies contrast with domestic road taxes. Atchison stock remains scarce amid heavy past six month trading. Aspinwall Land stock moves on future prospects. directors approve partial stock delivery for land sales. Frenchman's Bay business picks up late in season. Anticipated shifts among Chicago lines and rate reforms influence the market outlook. Minneapolis freight and grain figures noted. Oregon lines near full steel rail orders. Westinghouse-Thomson-Houston fight signals steel strength and Chamber of Commerce plans await summer end.
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Two steamers captured in Buzzard's Bay illegal fishing
Rhode Island menhaden steamers the A T Serrell and Seaconner were seized by State police in Buzzards Bay after arrests of thirty three crew on charges of illegal seines. The Nellie towed the Serrell and Seaconner to Barnstable for libel and trial with potential vessel confiscation and fines. Captain Dennis resisted while Captain Gray secured bail for his crew. Chief Wade led the operation with Deputy Hurley and officers Seaver Moore Coon Brown Proctor Mullen Rhodes White Halstrick.
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Seaconner
Newport
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Neilie
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Serrel
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Tiverton
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Barnstable
Gray
New Hampshire Bill On Ballot Reform Outlined
Mr Richard H Dana explains the ballot reform measure before the New Hampshire Legislature. He compares it to Massachusetts law, notes omissions on ballot publication and compulsory secrecy, and discusses political support and likely fate of the bill.
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New Hampshire
Richard H. Dana
Massachusetts
J S Rosenfeld Insolvent Clothing Dealer in Pittsfield
J S Rosenfeld a Pittsfield clothing dealer has failed with liabilities of 33000 and assets of 20000. Creditors are mainly New York and Boston parties. National business failures for the last seven days total 408, up from prior weeks, with regional breakdowns and year over year comparisons.
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Pittsfield
New York
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E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Middle States
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Auction Sales Today Feature City Marriages
Fruit-loratio Harris and Co. hold auctions at 10 a.m. In city nuptials note Richmond L. Bishop to Lulu b Wayland on July 17 by Rev. Nelson Eb. Jones Jr. Martin Haugh to Mary Ek. Joseph H. Jones to Minnie Diggs. Charles G. McAndless of Boston to Anna C. Paul of Newburyport. John N. Preston, M.D. to Florence N. Fairbairn at Pawtucket on July 10 by Rev. Alexander McGregor.
Cohen acquitted in arson trial over 1888 Burbank blaze
David M. Cohen was acquitted in the Superior Court today of arson for the August 1 1888 fire at the Burbank block that endangered many lives and damaged substantial property.
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David M. Cohen
Burbank
Providence Line Sees Growing Patronage and Satisfied Trains
The Providence Line gains public use with the direct train from Park Square to Fox Point Wharf. Connecticut service proves satisfactory in all respects, and travelers recognize the merits of the Massachusetts service.
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Fox Point
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Massachusetts
Obituary Notices from Cambridge and Nearby Areas
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with dates in July. Nancy Donovan widow of Lawrence Donovan aged 52. Isabel Dennett wife of Professor I C Dennett at Boulder. Louis Fishel 62. Henrietta S P Hoar 90 years 6 months. Mary McDade 22 years 11 months with Holy Cross services. Moses Osborn 65 in Cambridgeport. George Patterson 62 years 7 months 23 days. Francis Perkins Morristown New Jersey 82nd year. Daniel Turner 53 in Cambridge. Relatives invited to services.
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Dennett
Chicago
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Boulder
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Lous Fishel
Hoar
Littleton
Mass
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Reuben Hoar
McCade
Mary McDade
the Holy Cross
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Cambridgeport
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Patterson
George Patterson
Perkins
Morristown
N. J
Francis Perkins
Cyrus Perkins
New York
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Cambridge
Daniel Turner
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