City of New York on trial cruise and Blaine trip
The City of New York steamship completed a rapid trial off the Irish coast, reaching eighteen knots at three quarters speed and later twenty three miles per hour. Built for wartime use, she carries a distinguished guest list including Mr Blaine’s party for the voyage to America, with a luxuriously appointed state room prepared for him.
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American Legation
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United States
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Boston Banks See Surge in Reserve Surplus
Itemized financial notes report a heavy rise in excess reserves at Boston banks. A Franklin Mining Company stock report notes a 3 percent mineral bonanza. Ironton Mining stockholders receive an important circular. A Fitchburg railroad station accident claims a brakeman’s life. City council to consider higher interest on the court house loan. Two suspects linked to a Stamford jewelry store robbery are ousted from town. Carney Hospital festival plans advancing. Sudden death of Rev. Father James E. O'Brien of Cambridge. Bunco swindlers steal 3000 from Charlestown resident. Jay Wee a
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Franklin Mining Company
Ironton Mining Company
Fitchburg
Page
Court House
Stamford Street
Carney Hospital
James E. O’brien
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Cambridge
Bunco
Charlestown
Weather Outlook For New England And Eastern New York
Washington July 23 for thirty six hours fair stationary temperatures prevail over New England and eastern New York. Tuesday night brings slightly cooler winds becoming variable.
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Washington
New England
New York
Courtland Palmer Dies After Surgical Operation
Courtland Palmer died Monday afternoon in Brandon Vermont at the Dunmore House from the results of a surgical operation performed by New York physicians in the forenoon of that day.
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Dunmore House
Brandon
York
Debate on the Second Reading of the Special Commission Bill
Mr Smith moves the second reading on charges against MPs and a wide inquiry. Parnell demands narrow scope and specific charges, while Gladstone and Matthews press for fuller scrutiny. The debate centers on scope, documents, and the commission’s impartiality with adjournment to a division next day.
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Special Commission
Mandeville
General Foreign News
Strike Continues as Burlington Employees Vote to Fight On
In Chicago July 28 Mr Gould from the grievance committee said the Burlington strike remains active with a majority of strikers rejecting the Q proposition from Hoge and Murphy. In Denver July 23 Hoge and Murphy arrived to meet strikers and the engineers and firemen voted unanimously to carry on the fight.
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Hoge
Tin Market Surges in London and New York Prices Rise
New York reports a sharp tin rally with London prices up about £2 per ton. About 200 tons moved from the New York market with deliveries scheduled for September and October at 19 1/2 to 19 3/4 and 20 1/4 to 50.25 for August and September. Spot tin remains around 20% with few sellers. East prices have climbed £3 to £4 per ton since Thursday as Chinese mine owners resist selling at the lower London levels set by the syndicate.
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New York
London
Steamers Arrived and Departed From Ports in July
A string of vessel movements shows steamers arriving at and departing from multiple ports in July. Entries include G W Jones from Hull to Toston, Frederico from Havana to London, Lord of the Isles from New York to Yokohama, Westernland Antwerp bound for New York, Taormina from Baltimore to London, and Circe from Montreal to Glasgow, among others.
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Emperor William awards Russian and German officials in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg Emperor William conferred the Black Eagle on M. de Giers and the Red Eagle on M. Vlangeli. Court circles say the extended stay and cordial talks signal renewed amity between Russia and Germany, potentially easing tensions without immediate policy changes. Cavalry maneuvers and a Cossack review under Grand Duke Nicholas occurred at Krasnec.
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Kremsk
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Drowned fugitives in Nile three boats sink near Wady Halfa
A July despatch from Wady Halfa reports three boats carrying native fugitives fleeing the dervish attack on the 20th sank in the Nile, with about 150 people drowned.
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Czar May Back Balkan Independence If Ferdinand Is Exiled
Berlin and Vienna papers citing a Russian source report that Russia may approve Balkan independence with Bulgaria, but require Prince Ferdinand to leave the throne. Germany would back Russia, and Emperor William would order Ferdinand's departure.
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General Boulanger Not Surprised by Ardeche Defeat
Paris July 23 General Boulanger says he was not surprised by his setback in Ardeche noting illness hindered his campaigning. He plans to run next in Somme department.
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Disarma ment rumors touch Parnell affair and Meistersinger show
The North German Gazette mocks disarmament rumors as childish satire. Wagner's Meistersinger was staged at Bayreuth with royal visitors and public attendance, while Frau Wagner appeared publicly after her husband's death. London rumors claim a woman drives the Parnell prosecution, and Parliament plans an autumn session with August adjournment and October reassembly.
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Navy Yard Peculations Under Private Inquiry In Brooklyn
J M Heiskell of the Justice Department and Paymasters Allen and Loomis began a private probe into navy yard peculations this afternoon. Witnesses were questioned in the Lyceum building and rumors said testimony could lead to arrests of high officials and others dismissed from service. Clerk Shea was released on bail and examination adjourned. United States Marshal Stafford said broad publicity has hindered some suspects but they will be arrested if they do not flee to Canada.
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Aggressive Woman Suffragist Arrested in Wall Street Incident
New York, July 23. Mrs Sophronia Twitchell a prominent suffragist was arrested for striking the Mills building janitor with an umbrella after being ordered to leave the building. The eccentric figure refuses bail and vows to press her case against prosecutors.
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