Diplomatic Clash Over Behring Sea Sealing Dispute
The exchange between Secretary Blaine and Sir Julian Pauncefote details U.S. protests against Canadian and British sealing in Behring Sea. It cites long-standing rights, Alaska’s purchase, and proposed provisional measures including pelagic sealing bans and a mixed commissions to study solutions.
Behring Sea dispute colors Anglo American talks in 1888
The article traces the Behring Sea fur seal controversy between the United States and Great Britain. It cites Blaine and Salisbury disputes over rights and monopolies, references to Russia and Alaska, and negotiations led by Phelps and Pary against Canadian objections, with U S protest against British interference and a push to honor February 25 1888 agreement.
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United States
Alaskan
Russia
Kehring
Pinby Loft Islands
England
Canada
Behring Sea
Majesev
Ceylon
Grand Banks
Great Britain
Alaska
Frussia
Julian Panneefote
Blaine
London
Washington
Julian Pauncefote
Sea of Ochotsk
Marquis of Salisbury
Marquis
Bones
Her
High Seas
Mr. Blaine
Quincy Adams
Kebring Straits
Lariot
Sumner
Congress
Aleutians
Bar Harbor
Lord Salisbury
Phelps
White
United Staes
Foreign Office
Mr. Phelps
Unknown Man Drowns on Charles River Near Weston Bridge
In Newton on July 23 an unidentified man drowned after falling from an Adirondack boat on the Charles River near Weston Bridge. Observers noted he appeared intoxicated. Rescue attempts with Dr. F F Porter failed. Medical Examiner Mead ordered remains removed to West Newton. The body held no identifying items beyond a keys and a two foot rule.
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F. F. Porter
Mead
West Newton
Runners Clash in Blue Ribbon Meeting at Pittsburg
The Blue Ribbon harness meet drew a large crowd at Evergreen Park with top horses from across the country. Suisan led the 2:18% class trials, beating rivals in multiple heats despite late pace surges and a near-dark finish. Tomorrow features the 2:18 class, Great Expectations stakes, and a free-for-all pace with Sunol.
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Detroit
Spreeray
Suisan
Michigan
Ripple
Kentucky
Siglight
Playboy
Walter E
Prince
California
Gillette
Buck Morgan
G. B
Almont
Maggie
Sunol
Turse
J. H
Dom Pedro
Siewale
Alorguny Waikol
Asckcaweeas
Harry Media
Merbeury
Siguerly Rae
Len
Rae Wivelindlis
Sicilins Sarabeaee
Absateae
John Jickson
Grimum Sc
Wieesecan
Eshegh
Rees Eole IK
Shockene
Nic Olas
Aimont
DY Alvar
Pigegréchics Jcesaceeececk
Black Diamond
McKinney
Tyrolean
McHenry
Maguiek
Kulbuck
Omy Hite
Osewewsek
Rania
Wheon
Roes Finley
Guilett
Dickerson
BFS
Almont Wilkes
James
Ciccerscocc
Princes Warwick
Thcrok
Cendancdanacae de Natined
Shulet
Milly
Races at Homewood Driving Park in Pittsburg July crowd holds
Despite threatening weather the Homewood Driving Park crowd at Pittsburg attended the races as yesterday. Rain began about 8 o clock, delaying the finish of the 2 2 trotting to tomorrow. Purse for the free for all pacing was 1000 dollars with multiple entries and times listed.
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Pittsburg
Pittrspure
Homewood Driving Park
Tommorrow
Evergreen Park Harness Meet Draws Large Crowds
At Evergreen Park July 23, a bigger crowd than yesterday packed the stands as the harness meet progressed. Notable races included the unfinished 2:27 class won by Hazel Kirke of Boston. 2:25 class with Frank McGregor of Lirmington taking the victory. and a 2:54 class won by Taunton, amid strong betting and multiple heats detailing times and entrants.
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Evergreen Park
New
Boston
Hazel Kirke
F. A. Newell
Bik
M. Hizel Previceness
rEielaie
A.W. Dove
Taunton
B. m. Sebatra
M. Record
Rochester
N. SE
New Ledford
Hamlin Declines Sund Challenge in $10,000 Trot Offer
C. J. Hamlin, owner of Belle Hamlin, declines to accept a $10,000 a side trot against Sund with half forfeit and gate receipts. He proposes a $5,000 a side wager with $2,500 forfeit, offering the winner 60 percent of gate receipts and the loser 40 percent.
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Belle Hamlin
New York
Liverpool July meeting closes with Coromandel win and Cup
On the second day at Liverpool July meeting Coromandel by Buchanan out of Malabar won the Croxteth plate for three year olds and up over five furlongs, with Bonnie Roy and Spring Cup placing. The Liverpool cup of 1200 sovereigns, a one mile and three furlongs handicap, went to Father Confessor by The Abbott out of Still Room, Maid L Ap b esse de Jouarre placed third.
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Liverpool
London
GOC Sovereigns
Coromandel
Buchanan
Malabar
Bonnie Roy
Charibert
Father Confessor
the Abbott
Maid L’apbesse de Jouarre
Trappist
Festive
Second Place Names in Susie Queen Race
The report notes Shall We Remember by Clair vaux finished second, followed by Susie Queen in third. In the Gerard plate for two year olds over five furlongs, Grace Simily by Barcaldine out of Benny Rose won the 600 sovereign prize. Blavatsky by Isonomy out of Lotus placed second.
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Clairvaux
Susie Queen
Grace Simily
Barcaldine
Benny Rose
Blavatsky
Isonomy
Lotus
Twentieth anniversary at New Sweden Maine celebrated
The town of New Sweden Maine marked its 20th anniversary with speeches and a concert. Minister Thomas read a letter praising the Swedish colony founded in 1870 by 51 settlers, noting the colony’s growth, broader Swedish immigration to New England, and the enduring pride of its founder.
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Portland
New Sweden
W. W. Thomas
Sweden
Maine
Thomas
United States
Stockholm
Woods
Old
New England
Caribou
Presque Isle
Fort Fairfield
Houston
Bangor
Piscataquis County
Penobscot
Washington
Providence
RK L
Manchester
N. H
Boston
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Old Sweden
Vermont
Great West
Gustavus Adolphus
Atlantic
Northland
Pine Tree
Paris Green Kills Innebriate In Newtonville
John Haley of Newtonville, after a six months drunken spell, consumed paris green Tuesday evening. He was taken to the central police station, treated by Dr. Crockett, and later sentenced to four months in the House of Correction for common drunkenness. His condition deteriorated and he died at 1:30 this afternoon.
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Paris Green
Newton
Vermont & Boston Telegraph picks new slate of directors
At the Vermont & Boston Telegraph Company annual meeting in White River Junction the board elected Norvin Green as president and named Thomas T. Eckert and Charles A. Tinker to the executive committee. Roswell H. Rochester was chosen secretary and treasurer with other directors including Roswell H. Rochester, Henry E. Tinker, and others.
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Western Union
Wurst River Junction
Vermont & Boston Telegraph Company
Norvin Green
Thomas_ ‘T. Eckert
Charles A. Tinker
Roswell H. Rochester
New York
Thomas Roche
Henry C. Sherman
Boston
Robert J. Kimball
West Randolph
George W. Smith
Henry E. Tinker
White River Junction
Thomas T. Eckert
City Council Adopts Lake Front Exposition Site Ordinance
Chicago July 23 creditors of the World's Fair secured approval as the City Council adopted the ordinance granting use of the lake front as part of the exposition site without amendments.
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Lake Front
Chicago
Talk With John E Russell on Governor Race and Lobby Power
The interview covers Russell denying gubernatorial candidacy, supporting William E Russell, and commenting on the West End lobby and its influence. He argues no blame on Governor or West End, notes lobby activity is longstanding, and comments on the Lodge bill and Southern black voters, noting many are Democrats.
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Mr. Russell
William E. Russell
George Fred Williams
William EF. Russell
West End
Massachusetts Senate
Senate
Reed
South
Estate of Catherine P Emerson Probate Notice
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Probate Court announces proceedings for the estate of Catherine P Emerson late of Boston Suffolk County. All persons interested must appear or file claims as required by law with the court.
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Suffolk
Catherine P. Emerson
Boston
Commonwealth OF Massackheu
Sarah T. Lyon
Beston
Charles P. Lyon
Boston Post
Moston
Jon~s W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Massachu
Charles Hayden
Josiah W. Hayden
John W. McCkimn
Elisall George
Massachinuel Setts
Supwolk, Ss
Hannah Y. W. Barrett
Portland
Maine
Massag
Edmund P. Tleston
Henry Lord
John Conway
Maria L. Lord
Joun W. McKim, Esquire
Yoremonwahralts
Massachussetts
George
Bulfinch
Said County
Monwealth
Massachusjsetts
Joan W. McKigh
Commonwealth OF Mas
ACHU
Michael Crimlisk
Joumorwealdum
Sur Folk
Vrobate Court
William O'Brien
Luston
Said
Massachdaw Seyts
Elizabeth S. Morton
Commonwealth OF Masesacinu W Seuis
Middlesex
Nicholas Lane Delano
Malden
Anna M. Delano
Cambridge
George M. Brooks
H. Folsom
Asst. Register
Tjotlce
Horace F. Gage
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Edward I. Harlow
Milk Street
J.oston
Samulls
Kimball, Admr
Louise BR
Southworthi
Albert
Southworth
Henrietta F. Dwighy
Jacob M. Baker
Ella A, Baker
Admx
Mary J. Vove
H. Arnold Pope
Admr
Lllen
Gray
William H. Gray
Admi
Josn Russell
Johannah J. Russell
Otic
All- Krusha H. Peak
Charles Wheeler
Winniford Norton
Bonda
Mary A. Howley
Johns W. Cavanagh
Wee B&b
Samu
S.l Bk. Sumerly
SAAC
Lombard
John B. Lombard
Noticre
Charles H. King
Benjamin W. Gilbert
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Franklin R. Barrett
Cumberland
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Thomas K. Cummins
Llelen F. Tileston
Arthur D. Phelps
Sid Will
Francis VY. Bulfinch
Loston Post
Hoston
John W. McKim
Patrick J. Greene
Oston
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Mary O’brien
Boston Fest
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
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William Minot, Jr
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Thompson Baxter
Boston Lost
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Remont
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Topeka
Kan
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Hares Boston Investment Co
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Ft, Payne Coal & Iron Co
Citizens’ Bank
Wichita, Kan
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Uvectele Slus
J. & Maine KR. Co. Conn
Passumpsie Rivers RR
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Ft. Payne Inv
Hhiet Inea
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Charlestown
Oregon
L. & Clair Northerp
Rhode Island
Horatio Harris & Co
ATD Commission Merchants
State Street
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Lewis Wharf
Hungarian Copper Company
Devonshire Street
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Ind’k Beck
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Margaret Cavanagh
Jsng School St
Poston
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