Copyright Bill Fights and Boston Postoffice Stamps
Senator Cameron supports the Allentown public building bill amid White House friction while Boston stamp cancelling machines provoke a funding dispute. Local sites near Lowell debated and Father Ronan backs Appleton Gorham corner, with Dawes Macready clash and Breckinridge daughter poised for teaching role.
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Puritan Launch A Gala Chester Steamboat Debut
The Puritan a 420 foot steel sidewheel steamer built for Old Colony was launched at Roach's yard Chester amid crowds from New York Boston and Baltimore. The vessel features eight boilers steel hulls twenty one mph speed and eighty stylistic staterooms plus unsinkable fireproof design. Rebecca Fales Newport christened the ship with champagne as dignitaries from multiple lines attended the ceremony.
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congressional investigating committee probes contract labor in new york
In New York the Congressional Investigating Committee began testimony on alleged contract labor law violations and immigration issues at the Westminster Hotel. Witnesses from multiple steamship lines described prepaid ticket practices, safeguards against paupers, and gaps in current regulations. evidence shows no uniform guard against contract labor, with adjournment set for tomorrow.
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Fifty Years a Minister at Abington Illinois Swedenborg Church
The New Jerusalem Church in Abington held a large afternoon gathering to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Rev. Joseph Pettee's ordination as pastor of the Swedenborgian Society. He has served here thirty seven years, and for the last twelve years has been connected with the Massachusetts Association as general pastor.
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CANOFISTS AND BICYCLISTS Advertisement Teems at 32 North Street
G. W. Simmons & Co. runs a bustling ad with items for canofists and bicyclists and other readers should note there is no dull season at 32 North Street. It promises a variety of goods that will attract both specialty groups and the general public.
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Pierce Seeks Republican Nomination for Congress in Third District
The Hon. Edward L. Pierce of Milton state his candidacy for the Republican nomination to Congress in the third district. He urges unity among Republicans, favors vigorous party success, education support, civil service reform, and backing President Harrison. He will cooperate with the convention's decision on the best candidate to secure election.
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Market Reflections On New York and Boston Stocks
The day’s market activity shows opposing forces with New York trading at 2 PM near highs while prices ease toward close. Copper and mining stocks draw attention in Boston, with syndicate talk and profits in dividend plays noted. Reports hover over Gould’s death hoax and Union Pacific lease disputes, while bond sales and business paper confirm a cautious but improving climate. CAPE Cop.
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Military leave and duty orders issued in Washington
Major Henry G. Thomas receives six months leave extension, Captain Charles H. Ingalls gets three months, First Lieutenant Wright P. Edgerton assigned to temporary duty at Hot Springs Arkansas in Ingalls’ stead, Surgeon David L. Magruder granted one month, Paymaster George J. Smith two months, Major Alexander M. Pennington returns to Fort Monroe after Mt Gretna inspection and will review Conneaut Lake encampment in August, First Lieutenant James C. Sandford ordered from New York to Forts Trumbull and Griswold, Captain Henry Johnson granted six weeks’ leave starting August 1.
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Suit Against Ives and Stayner
Albert Netter sues Ives and Stayner for 80000 claiming due on sale of 250000 Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton stock. Case filed in Cincinnati Ohio on July 25.
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Body Recovered After Gould Island Sinking
Newport reports the catboat Maya swamped in a squall off Gould Island. The body of Miss Sophie Clementz, who was in the cabin when the vessel sank, was recovered and viewed at the police station by Medical Examiner Turner. No inquest planned. remains turned over to Dr. Ecroyd for vault placement pending relatives.
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Special Sale of Fine Stock at Walker's Bazaar
Today at Walker's horse and carriage bazaar on Portland street numbers 166 and 168 a sale of fine stock begins at half past ten. The lot includes speedy horses all acclimated and ready for immediate use attracting broad attention.
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Holiday for Insurance Men in Boston and Nearby Resorts
A Boston gathering of Penn Mutual Life Insurance general and special agents includes G A Watkins Calvin Smith J C Bigot A Goulden J E Colt Dr R A Miller J Brown George P Ziebec Edward Bourne Frank Markoe Williams and Van Der Zee A M Austin George French H Lip pincott Captain F A Kendall S N Knox and William M Run t. The group visits Nantasket and plans a business meeting and election at Young's Hotel at 2 o'clock with a banquet in the evening.
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Adage Museum and Cyclorama Listings for Evening Shows
The evening features Monte Cristo Jr at the Adage Museum and Mikado at Oakland Garden, both at 7 45. A promenade concert at Halil and a Christ entering Jerusalem with The Crucifixion program appear at Horticultural Hall. Pompeian Amphitheatre screens The Last Days of Pompeii at 7 45.
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Auction Schedule Listing for Fruit and Horses
An old newspaper item lists a sale schedule with two entries: fruit by Horatio Harris at 10:00 a.m. and horses by C. T. Walker at 10:30 a.m. on the same day. The fragment provides minimal context but sets timing and vendors.
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Fitzgerald and McGowan Engagements in City
In this city on July 15 a ceremony performed by Rev. F. S. Wilson united John Fitzgerald and Mary McGowan. Also in Salem on July 24 Rev. I. W. Bishop joined Augustus S. Hersey and Mary A. Chesley of Salem. Edward Hyland and Mary Daley wed in this city on July 19 by Rev. B. F. Wilson.
Obituary notices list deaths across Boston area July dates
City and surrounding towns report numerous deaths with ages ranging from 3 to 95. Notables include Margaret Jackson in South Boston, Ellen Sullivan at 95, Hannah Tirrell of South Weymouth, and Elizabeth Whitcomb of Woburn. Funeral details noted for Charles ONeil and William Woodsum. rest are brief death notices.
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Jeremiah Sullivan
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Daniel Welch
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Levi L. Whitcomb
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Vacations by Canadian Pacific Railway From Boston to the Pacific
The Agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Boston offers excursions to Canada and the Pacific Coast. Six month round trip tickets with stopovers are listed: Winnipeg 66.30, Banff 100, Vancouver Victoria Seattle Tacoma Portland 138, San Francisco 153, Yokohama 350, Hong Kong 400, Alaska 222. Descriptive books mailed free on request.
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