Washing compound claim outdoes soap in all water types
An advertisement touts James Pyle's Perar-linde as a superior washing compound that cleans clothes and households faster than any soap, claiming exceptional mildness for bathing. Regional dispatches report on Stanley's Congo expedition progress, including a July 20 telegram requesting 600 pieces of stuff and Stanley's July 2 start toward Wadelai, with updates on routes and contingencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pyle
Brussels
Janssen
Congo Free State
Strauch
Interior Department
Stanley
Wadelai
St. Thomas
Aruwimi
Leopoldville
Buna
Matadi
London
St. Paul de Loanda
Congo
Bangolas Station
Stanley Falls
Wadalai
Emin Bey
Stanley Pool
Bolobe
Bartelot
Trial of tally sheet forgers unfolds in U S Court
Samuel Perkins, a conspirator who turned state's evidence, testified about altering tally sheets in a courthouse scheme to boost Ayres over a criminal judge candidate. He described meeting Coy and Hisey, taking papers, and using a knife to move votes, with other defendants seeking funds to influence counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranapolits
Ind
United States
Samuel Perkins
Coy
Court House
Hisey
Judge
Irvin
Ayres
Beck
Bynum
Reardon
Bastion Board
Metcalf
Sullivan
Spaan
Ashton’s Good Smoker Cigar Sells Half of 10-Cent Brand
Ashton’s Good Smoker retails for b cents and sells half the price of the 10-cent cigars. I. HL. Ashton at 90 State Street, Poston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
I. HL
State Street
Poston
Provisions of not confining ownership in territories to citizens
Attorney General Garland outlines policy restricting real estate ownership in territories to American citizens. The era’s legal debates span 1888 issues, with New York Democrats endorsing Henry Watterson’s views amid a broad chorus of political and legal developments across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Henry Watterson
New York
New Haven
Fairchild
Madison
Wis
Jacob Sharp
Samuel Jordan
Dover
N. H
Williams College
East River Ferry Company
Biddeford
Atlanta
George B. Beddome
London
Ont
Narragansett Pier
Conanicut Park
Chicago
Boston
French Chamber Closes as Boulangist Uprising Mentioned
French Chamber of Deputies ends its session amid reiteration that General Boulang er was asked to lead a monarchist uprising. Reports conflict on Stanley's fate while Cutter Thistle readies to cross the Atlantic. Czar edict orders destruction of railway segment and bridge where Prussian goods are moved to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
la France
General Boulanger
Stanley
Cutter Thistle
Atlantic
Riverside Boat Club Regatta Sets Sail On Charles
Local rains and cooler air precede the Riverside Boat Club annual regatta on the Charles River this afternoon. Market activity remains steady to strong as investors watch the day’s features for Atchison and West End land opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Boat Club
the Charles
Atchison
West End
Big Blaze at St. Paul Destroys Wholesale House
A fire at 11:30 p.m. in the fifth story of H. Burbank's wholesale clothing house on Third Street confined to the Burbank building. Minnesota Spice Company stock suffered smoke damage. Loss to Burbank set at 150000 with two thirds covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Sp. Pavn
Minn
H. ©. Burbank
Third Street
P. H. Kelly
Burbank
Minnesota Spice Company
Alarms report small fires in city area
Last evening three minor fires were reported. A stove explosion caused a small blaze at Peter Conley’s home 513 Harrison avenue with no damage. Another slight fire occurred at 151 Portland Street in a building occupied by William J. Slade. Cambridge witnessed a brief shoe store fire on Cambridge Street near Windsor, which was quickly controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Conley
Harrison Avenue
Portland Street
William J. Slade
Cambridge
Cambridge Street
Windsor
Fire consumes homes in Warrivilie village
A fire erupted at 4 AM in Warrivilie Me injuring no one reported but destroying the dwelling house and outbuildings of Mrs Nathaniel Steadman and the Dow stable. Loss given as 2000 with suspicions of arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrivilie
Nathaniel Steadman
L. A. Dow
Bids for Concords Building Start in Treasury Office
Bids opened for joiner work and flood flooring at the federal building in Concord New Hampshire. John Moore of Syracuse New York submitted the lowest bid $42763 for oak lumber. Mead Mason Co of Concord proposed $25900 if pine is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Federal
Oncord
N. H
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
John Moore
Syracuse
N. Y
Mead, Mason & Co
Inquest Reveals Liquor Influence in Railway Disaster
Sp Tirosias Ontario July 22 witnesses testified at the inquest into the rail disaster that the engineer was under the influence of liquor and unfit to drive the train. The conductor was also described as having been drinking, though not intoxicated.
Officials under fire as New Hampshire railroad fight heats up
Agitation rises over alleged interference by high state officials in the Boston & Maine railroad contest. Attorney General Daniel Barnard, Henry M. Putney, and the railroad commission secretary are accused of partisan involvement. The Manchester Budget urges impeachment and investigation to probe potential private gain from public positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorp
N. H
Spreran
Commonwealth
Daniel Barnard
Franklin
Boston & Maine
Railroad Committee
Henry M. Putney
Manchester Mirror
Railroadommission
Boston & Maine Combination
Manchester Budget
Railroad Commission
Weather Indications for New England and Maine July Forecast
For twenty four hours starting 7 am July 23 local rains are expected for Maine and New Hampshire with southerly winds and cooler temps. Elsewhere in New England and eastern New York showers and a drop in temperature with winds shifting from south to west. Botanic Observatory notes rain in southeastern New England followed by clearing skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
New England
New York
Botus Hiln Observatory
Meteorological Record of Yesterday Observations
Yesterday’s weather record lists simultaneous observations from multiple stations up to 10 p m. It notes common readings across locations, reflecting a coordinated meteorological snapshot for the period. The item focuses on the method and synchronization rather than individual values.
Arrivals Report Steamers England and Victoria
Loxpon on July 22 reports the steamer England arrived at New York off Kinsale. Separately on July 22 the steamer Victoria arrived at Baracoa from an unnamed port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
England
New York
Kinsale
Victoria
Baracoa
Salisbury Warns on Foreign Trade Bounties
The Marquis of Salisbury told a deputation that foreign bounty systems unjustly pit British workmen against foreign competitors. He noted a European conference would soon discuss the issue and warned that Englishmen might have to strike back if reasoning failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marquis of Salisbury
Paris Chamber debates proposed metropolitan railway plan
Premier Rouvier pledged during recess to study a metropolitan railway proposal in the Chamber of Deputies session. Floquet closed the session as La France asserts Boulangers words about a coup were authentic and demands Ferren publish the monarchist deputation names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Rouvier
M. Floquet
la France
Boulanger
La #rance
Ferren
General Boulanger
War Department
Cholera Flight Triggers Quarantine Across Sicily
Advices from Sicily report fugitives from Catania spreading cholera across the island. Business stalls as several communities are cordoned for quarantine. Heat is extreme with the thermometer at 95 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sicily
Catania
Queen sought Hartington to join ministry report shocks House
London July 22 The Rt Hon William Smith said in the House of Commons that he had only just heard a report that the Queen had sent for Lord Hartington to join the ministry. Unionists plan a banquet for Hartington on August 5 to honor his conduct this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Smith
London
William
H. Smith
House of Commons
Ellis
Lord Hartington
Smith
Prussian Trade Routes Altered as Frontier Station Is Pulled Down
Bern reports under czarist edict the Warsaw and Eborn railway frontier station for Prussian goods has been dismantled. Rails platforms sheds and the bridge over the Thervinta were removed, shifting transfer points away from the Russian lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Warsaw
Eborn
Thervinta
Kansas City Invites the President in Sealskin Book
The Cleveland invitation to KC is a hand bound sealskin volume 11 by 16 by 4 inches. Front cover satin reads Kansas City greeting to the President and Mrs Cleveland 1887. Signed by 21 000 citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cleveland
Barson
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Indian ‘Territory
Colorado
Muxneaprous
Minn
Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis
Turbulent London notes on Irish parliament and Dail dispute
The Daily News condemns the Tanner incident calling the government action against an Irish member unprecedented and unjust. Reports claim Russia benefits from occupation of Kerki while English gold moves to Argentina amid tied schemes. Bulgaria reportedly overrun by armed bands as Afghan boundary tensions rise. Leaders plan a Dublin coercion pill conference with Irish and British officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Current Foreign News
London
The
Daily News
Tanner
St. Petersburg
Times
Kerki
Oxus
Turkestan
Russia
England
Bank of England
Argentine
W. K. Grace
Bucharest
Bulgaria
M. Radoslavov
Varna
Elan
Londonderry
Ireland
Lord Ashburne
Balfour
Redvers Buller
Dublin
Ameer
Afghanistan
Exchange Gazette
Paris
Maprip
Gineere
Powderly Recasts Emigration Plan In Letter To Editor
Master Workman Powderly writes to the Scranton Truth editor clarifying he has not proposed a plan requiring emigrants to have a year’s means. He urges data gathering before any published plan and criticizes exclusionary ideas while stressing protecting native workers and employment. He notes his stance on immigration and hints at future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Powderly
John E. Barett
Scranton Truth
Scranton Republican
The
Republican
Congress
Black Cloud Sweepstakes Challenge Sail Race
Yacht owner Aaron Brown issues a July 29 sweepstakes race from Pavilion Beach to Halfway Rock and back for boats 2900 feet and under under Herreshoff timing. Entry fee $10 due July 28. judges' decision final. prizes depend on entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Cloud
Griovncester
Aaron Brown
Pavilion Beach
Halfway Rock
Herreshoff
Pound Island
Baker’s Island
George H. Proctor
Yachts in Rough Seas and Fundraising Notes
Last night the schooner yacht Hagar of Boston ran ashore near Black Point but her crew from Marshfield towed and refloated her, bringing her safely to harbor. Newport funds total about 900 for the citizen yacht cup with 500 pledged from Providence, aiming to surpass last year’s 1,700. Atlantic Yacht Club dissolves at Stonington as several yachts arrive, while New Bedford reports the Brunette from Bristol docking in Newport bound for Nantucket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thistle
London
Kerr
Barr
Mr. MacDonald
New York
Marshfield
Hagar
Boston
Black Point
Newport
R. L
Providence
Atlantic Yacht Club
Stonington
Avalon
Wyvern
Haze
Gavalia
Magic
Adelaide
Hildegarde
Pauline
Fanny
Athlon
Brunette
Bristol
Nantucket
Atlanta’s Big Guns on Trial Reveal Ship’s Strengths
Washington reports heavy guns on the Atlanta caused minor ship damage and deck buckling during tests. A naval board led by Commander Goodrich will assess recoil cylinders and overall readiness, with Secretary Whitney ordering stronger stanchions and larger clips as trials continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Europe
Otmng
Atlanta
Seaboard
Proving Grounds
Whitney
Goodrich
A. R. Cowden
Hichborn
Nixon
Wheat Market Tumbles as Leaders Fall in Chicago Trade
In Chicago on July 22, wheat corn and oats opened weak and declined together. August wheat hit 70 cents a bushel, August corn 374, and August oats 254 percent, with futures sliding to multi day lows before modest recoveries.
Interstate Commerce Creates Department of Statistics
The interstate commerce commission forms a bureau called the department of statistics with an auditor to begin Aug 1. C. McCain, Minnesota native, will assume duties. Boston Chamber of Commerce accuses railroads Lake Shore, New York Central and Boston & Albany of charging 5 to 3 cents per hundred to Boston vs 25 cents to New York, alleging rebates and discrimination against Boston dealers seeking export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Department of Statistics
C. CG
McCain
Minnesota
Arg
Albert Fink
New York City
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce
Lake Shore
New York Central
Boston & Albany
Chicago
Boston
New York
Races at Saratoga Point to Fast Times and Winners
Samatoca New York July 22 First race five furlongs Fenelon Gleaner Colowen place times 1 04 Second race nine furlongs Amelia Delroute D Biscuit time 2 03 Third race one and three quarters Carrie Oarsman Pendennis time 3 12 Fourth race three quarters Brambleton Maggie Mitchell Strathspey time 1 18 and a half Fifth race one and one half miles Tenness Abraham Borke Coch ran results listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samatoca
N. Y
Fenelon
Gleaner
Colowen
Amelia
Delroute
D. Biscuit
Carrie
Oarsman
Pendennis
Brambleton
Maggie Mitchell
Strathspey
Tennesse
Abraham
Borke Cochran
Sappho Revered in Harris Lecture on Syllogism and Love
Corxcorp Mass July 22 Professor Harris discusses Aristotle and Hegel in a deep logic lecture. The piece surveys Sappho’s genius and life, including her loves Alkaios Phaon and Kirkylas, her teaching of maidens, and her timeless devotion to beauty and nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corxcorp
Mass
School of Philosophy
Harris
Hegel
Greece
Germany
Soldan
St. Louis
Davidson
Sappho
Kessos
Ehild
Psappha
Sesbos
Helen
Beauty
Heaven
Earth
Homer
Dante
Shakspere
Goethe
Burns
Alkuios
Alkaios
Sam
Pleiades
Pijjaon
Phaon
Courtezan
Kleis
Lydia
Pesbos
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Patriotic Boulanger
Salamanca
Cuba
Dusuin
Corporation of Dublin
William O’brien
United Ireland
Patrick A. Collins
Petersburg
Ridgeway
Retlin
Frankfort
Bardeleben
Harmonist
Clackburne
Zukertort
Burn Heat Schiffers
Tarreusch
Metzger
Noa
FLEET
Indiana
State
Samu
Marblehead
Nahant
SprcrAu
Pig Rocks
Haff
Volunteer
Ambassadress
Captain Haff
Hart
Ahant
Boston Islands
Priscilla
A. Cass Canfield
New York Yacht Club
Eastern Yacht Club
New London
General Paine
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
Esa Cuncundilame Ensooeseniosonin
Fogg
Eastport
Portland
Sone
Norfolk
Loudy Chatham
Can
Wilmington Geeeeers
Wit
Father Point
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Ole Oe
Savannah
Jacksonville
Eel Aefteese
Tee Parry Scum
Clear
New Orleans
Rock Cliffe
Londy Queddoc
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Fair Oswego
Lev
Detroit
Alpena
Mackinaw
Marquette
Ewe
Milwaukee
Duluth
Fair St. Paul
Cere
Deadwood
el Paso
Sante Fe
North Platte
Simten
Cloudy
Eae
Dodge Sue
Ltd
Halifax
Missouris
Saratoga
Professor Davidson
Jess
Genius
Poe Harris
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