Prank Jones Trump Card in New Hampshire Rail Bill
A late July dispatch analyzes the New Hampshire Senate and House passage of a compromise railroad bill. It notes unanimous support, no public debate, and predicts the New Hampshire Railroad Corporation will absorb several lines, with combined debts and stock costs around 3300000 dollars, while questioning state purchase viability. The piece calls Frank Jones’s “trump card” remark a strategic move in ongoing rail politics.
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Edison Light Patent Appeal Opened in Ottawa
The July 24 hearing before Hon. John Carling opened an appeal over Edison incandescent electric light patents. Patent solicitor Mr. Harper and Patent Review editor accused Richard Pope deputy commissioner of patents of maladministration after Pope annulled the Edison patents.
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Americans Lose to Marylebone Club in Rainy Cricket Match
London July 24 The Marylebone club defeated the Philadelphia cricket team by 84 runs after heavy rain left the wicket poor. America scored 235 in their first innings and 64 in the second while Grace and Nepean dominated bowling. Patterson and Newhall led the American batting in the first innings with solid scores.
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Money for the Queen's Family in House Clash
London July 24 Liberal split loomed as Labouchere urged an address to the Queen to curb royal grants. Gladstone Harcourt and Parnell backed the government. Morley to move an amendment limiting princess allowances unless the next request is final. Labouchere remains unreconciled.
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Parnell Commission Hearings Detail Land League Documents
London July 24 Ex Land League official Moloney denied knowledge of league documents beyond those with George Lewis Parnell's solicitor He claimed he did not order destruction of materials and noted documents removed from Blessington Street Dublin in 1882 Moloney said his wife drew league checks while the Ladies League aided the work Bank witnesses denied any Parnellite instruction to destroy checks Tyrell said waste books were ordered destroyed but did not inspect contents After further testimony the commission will adjourn and Sir Henry James Times speech delayed until after vacation.
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Bristol Sugar Refiners To Cease Operations This Week
Bristol July 24 After the bounty system was put in force on the Continent sugar manufacturers here gave employment to thousands and support to more. After the present week there will not be a refinery in operation here. The men of the last refinery to shut down have been informed that there will be no work for them after Saturday.
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Congo Railway Grant Lets Belgium Backed Route Begin
The Chamber of Representatives approved a bill by ninety to six abstentions to contribute £10,000 toward Congo railway construction. Sewa Hadji plans a four year transport service from the East Coast to the Congo Free State, leaving Brussels soon for Zanzibar and then Congo to arrange details.
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Pope rejects French offer to exile in Rome crisis
Rome July 24 The Pope explained in consistory that France urged him to relocate to a French city and promised restoration of temporal power in Rome. He refused to leave Rome except in extremis, stating he would not abandon Italy or risk provoking war over his presence.
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Peace cherished as central aim of life says eloquent leader
In a heartfelt remark the speaker expresses a deep wish for universal harmony. He emphasizes that the foremost desire is to maintain peace above all. The statement reflects a peaceful outlook and moral prioritization spoken with sincerity.
Indict Boulang er Again For Embezzlement In Court Martial
Paris reports fresh indictment against General Boulanger for embezzlement as the Nacional note s. Duport Boulangist deputy attacked and stoned at Port l Abbe Finisterre with injuries. Rochefort says Boulangist committee will pay full salaries to officials dismissed for Boulangism.
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Polling the Brown Brower bid for Speaker power
The dispatch from Wasuinaron notes Southern Republicans unite to block a Democratic speaker by pressuring for Brower. Backers include ex-Congressman Dockery and Thomas Keogh, seeking committee roles if Brower gains leverage. Most expect a Republican Speaker, but Brower’s bloc could shape revenue policy and committee spots.
Ex King Milan in Belgrade After Regime Contact
Ex King Milan arrived in Belgrade today meeting his son King Alexander regents Servian Cabinet and foreign representatives. He declared in an address he would not interfere with the existing regime.
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Escape of Bushnels Absent Loyalist Banker Fugues Reilly
News from New York and Lima report William A. Bushnell alias Gerald F. Hansom, the absconding Butler Stillman & Hubbard book keeper, escaping custody in Iquique. Previously arrested in Santiago, he fled after embezzling 35,000 and 18,000 in two cases, dodging extradition despite investigators.
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Army officers assigned to training and inspections
Washington July 24 Special Army orders detail Captain William McKee Dunn of the Second Artillery to attend the Maine State militia camp in Augusta from August 26 to 30. Lieutenant William A. Glassford of the Signal Corps is sent on an inspection tour to Los Angeles San Diego and other slope locations. Lieutenant Frank E. Hobbs of the ordnance department is sent to the Standard Steel Casting Company works in Lnarlow Pennsylvania on gun casting business.
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Transatlantic Shipping Arrivals and Departures July 23 24
A series of ship arrivals and departures is listed with ports and origins. Vessels include Venetian from Liverpool to Boston, Mirania from Jamaica to Boston, Hatis from Hamburg to Baltimore, Donau from Bremen to Baltimore, State of Pennsylvania from Glasgow to New York, Falcon from Port Antonio to Philadelphia, and many others visiting or sailing between Boston Baltimore New York Antwerp Glasgow Hamburg Liverpool and other ports. The listings show multiple vessels with dates July 23 and 24 and origins such as New York Jamaica Glasgow Bremen Montreal and Pensacola.
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Knotted fight over Normal School appropriation in New Hampshire
New Hampshire legislators wrestle with a 60 000 building grant plus 11 000 unspent, seeking to erect a new Plymouth State Normal School and dormitories for 150 to 200 pupils. Debate raged with opposition from Heath Sulloway and General Marston. a vote to refer failed 132 107, and a reconsideration was signaled amid tense proceedings. The session also advanced other measures including legal revisions and a high license bill reform.
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Fire blamed on Gilman in East Corinth store fire case
Bancon Missouri July 24 Charles S Gilman stood in Municipal Court before Judge Brett charged with burning and robbing his store and causing the East Corinth fire State Bailey Col Jasper Hutchings for the respondent Gilman pleaded not guilty Witnesses described safe access and drilling times Dr Philbrick testified to urging Gilman to take money home and Gilman claiming conspiracy from New York parties Insurance agents testified to Gilman confession Defence sought exclusion of confession as coerced Judge Bret adjourned court to continue the examination tomorrow morning
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Is Professor Hogan Alive A Queer Story From Jackson
Detroit dispatch reports from Jackson say Hogan the missing aeronaut was seen in Jackson last Thursday. Harvey Flower recalls talking with Hogan who asked him to stay quiet for a time. Two others assert Hogan himself was the flyer who survived the St Thomas Ontario descent and is in hiding to recover.
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Weather forecast for New England and Eastern New York
The weather forecast for New England and Eastern New York calls for fair conditions with no decided temperature change and westerly winds through Thursday evening. The forecast was issued for Washington on July 24 at 8 p.m. and covers the period until 8 p.m. Thursday.
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Railroads Split Over Pacific Traffic Proposal
Southern Pacific proposed guaranteeing Canadian Pacific six per cent of Pacific coast traffic and eliminating differentials. The executive committee recommended lowering the differentials, but Southern Pacific refused acceptance, threatening to quit. Denver and Rio Grande Western pressed for a differential rate for transcontinental traffic, and a special committee was assigned. The meeting adjourned with plans to continue tomorrow. In the afternoon the passenger department set a single round trip rate for Grand Army veterans en route to Milwaukee encampment.
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Transcontinental Association faces simmering tensions over coast routes
The Transcontinental Association shows signs of life with Acting Chairman Smith elected to the permanent chair and disputed points referred to the executive board. A smaller line representative warns of possible withdrawals by Southern and Northern Pacific, while Canadian Pacific campaigns behind the scenes to influence California traffic distinctions and rate differential disputes. General Passenger Agent McNicoll says CP aims to avoid a costly tariff war.
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