Ohio Republicans square off over Sherman endorsement
Blaine era politics see factions clash as Ohio Republicans prepare to fight a Sherman endorsement. Also reported are a Boston forester injured, a possible Hancock widow postmistress rumor, floods at Great Barrington, rail clashes in Fitchburg and New Hampshire, and other regional items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
New Mexico, Arizona & Sonora Railway
Texas
Worcester
New Haven Custom House
New York
Hudnut’s
Jamestown
N. Y
Martha’s Vineyard
Nobska Lodge
Wood’s Hall
Hiram Lodge of Masons
New Haven
Conn
Masonic
Boston
Cambridge
Palmer
Cleveland
Bubear
Hanlan
A. T. Stewart
McGarrigle
John Sherman
Jacob Sharp
Walter E. Burns
Lynn
New Yorks
Chicagos
Philadelphias
Pittsburgh
Dennis McCarthy
Somerville
Quincey Yacht Club
New Hampshire Rail Hearing Probes Granite Freight Rates
At Concord July hearing Samuel Barrett of the Concord road testifies that granite rates are set by the Concord & Claremont line operator, not the Concord road. The session also covers Atherton bill fare reductions and stock-dividend disputes involving the Worcester Nashua & Rochester line amid fears of a Boston & Maine monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Samuel Barrett
Concord Road
Chase
Chase & Streeter
West Concord
Manchester
Barrett
Concord & Claremont
Boston & Lowell
Nashua
Lowell
F. E. Brown
Boston
Montreal
Manchester & Lawrence
Mellen
Brown
Theassenger
Boston & Maine
Suncook
W. div
Newmarket
Pale
Portsmouth
Conway
Berwick
Fitchburg
Westminster
Otter River
Royalston
Boston & Albany
Charlton
W. Brookfield
W. Warren
Boston & Prov
Providence
Abington
Hampton Oe
Daniel Barnard
Colby
Barnard
Irving W. Drew
Boston & Maine Road
Boston & Lowell Road
Angei
Judge Cross
Manchester & Lawrence Road
Sinclair
Committee On Railroads
Frank Webster
Nashua, Acton & Boston
North Weare Road
Mt. Washington Railway
Manchester & Keene Road
Hooksett
Ira Whitcher
Woodsville
Boston, Concord & Montreal
Bostong& Lowell
Fall River
Iverton
Streeter
New England
Massachusetts Railroad
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester Railroad
Richard Olney
Harry Bingham
Littleton
Worcester Nashua & Rochester Railroad Company
Willliam
A. Clafrs
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester Railroad Company
William A. Clarrs
New Hampshire
Tte
Boston& Maine Railroad
Hazen
Commonwealth
Canadian cruiser seizes American seiners at Souris Prince Edward Island
Report states the American fishing schooners remain at Souris P E I after seizure by a Canadian cruiser. The death report of Stanley is disputed in Washington by African exploration experts. A $400 fine is imposed on the Annie W Hodgdon for violating Canadian customs laws. Several clauses of the land bill pass in Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souris
Stanley
Washington
Annie W. Hodgdon
Commons
Weather and Local Notices From Boston Area
Fair and warmer weather. Boston florists and gardeners held their annual excursion to Rocky Point. Sergeant Cole of the Boston signal service office transferred to Portland. Death of George H. Patch past commander of the Grand Army Department of Massachusetts. Legislative committee continues hearing on child labor. The Duke of Wellington won the 2 25 and Kittie Abbott won the 2 40 at Beacon Park both in three straight heats.
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Boston
Rocky Point
Sergeant Cole
Boston Signal Service
Portland
George H. Patch
Grand Army
Department of Massachusetts
Duke of Wellington
Kittie Abbott
Beacon Park
Pink Badges and Blain e Clash at Ohio Sherman Rally
At Toledo a Sherman reception drew little enthusiasm as Blaine supporters press for indorsement. Delegates argue over loyalty to Sherman or opposition by Foraker and Blaine factions. The convention opens with Sherman named as permanent chairman and a tentative resolution pledging Ohio for his 1888 bid.
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Toepo
Sprojan
Grant Club
Toledo
Senator Sherman
Pennsylvania Depot
Boody House
Sherman
Foraker
Jake’? Donaldson
Foster
Chicago
Mansfield Statesman
Blaine
King
Mahoning
Hamilton County
Toledo Blade
Ohio
Grosvenor
Committee On
One Inspector Discharged at New Haven Custom House
Treasury agents investigated New England custom houses to adjust staffing and duties. In New Haven they recommended dropping inspector Harry Leigh for working at other duties, and the department bounced him. Leigh and his supporters protested the removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
Treasury
New England
Washington
Jewell
Cummings
New Haven Custom House
New Haven
Harry Leigh
Treasury Department
Customs Service
Leigh
Oarsmen at Jamestown Feature Canadian Wins in Scull Heats
Canada dominated Jamestown on July 26 winning four of six single scull heats. Winners included S F Corbett and J J Donohue among others from Farragut Nautilus Mutual Bayside and Toronto clubs with several times noted. The day closed with a junior four race where Mutuals beat Leander despite a foul.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Canada
J. H. O'Neill
Crescent Boat Club
Boston
S. F. Corbett
Farragut Boat Club of
Chicago
C. G. Piotta
Cornell University Navy
Corbett
Toronto Club
Toronto
Edward Mulcahy
Mutual Boat Club
Albany
Conly
Mulcahy
Grimsted
Donohue
M. Shea
Amateur Rowing Club of
B. J. Mullin
Albany Rowing Club
Mutuals of Albany
Leander Boat Club
Hamilton
Mutual
Struck Nobska Ledge Lands 399 Passengers at Wood's Hall
The steamer Martha's Vineyard with about 400 passengers from North Baptist Sunday school ran aground on Nobska Ledge near Wood's Hall in fog. Passengers were rescued by boat and shore crews, then transported to Fairhaven and home. One body found. repairs and possible salvage planned. Nearby damage reported to mills and farms. An additional Fitchburg line disruption noted at Greenfield.
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New Beprorp
Martha’s Vineyard
Nobska Light
Wood’s Hall
North Baptist Sunday School
Falmouth
Island Home
Fisher
Edward T. Pierce
New Bedford
Nobska Ledge
Dora
Old Colony
God’s Hall
Fairhaven
Steamboat Company
Pierce
Damages By The Floods In Great Barrington Area
Severe floods near Great Barrington cause extensive damage with losses estimated at no less than 15000 dollars. Roads are blocked by bowlders and landslides. Harvey's grist mill and several farms suffer badly. A torrent swept past John Stoddard's home forcing a perilous rescue by neighbors. Many crops destroyed and homes flooded, with Green River creating new channels and washing away structures.
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Stoddard
Egremont
Rose
Drum
Craryville
Hillsdale
New York State
Greenfield
Fitchburg Road
Erving
Orange
Mason House
Great Barrington
Lee
Green River Valley
Austerlitz
Harvey
John Stoddard
Lapierre
Hinkler
Green River
Peter Dunn
Willams Bridge
Flood washes out Fitchburg line disrupts passenger service
Superintendent John Dams went to the washout scene after noon. No through trains ran, train service limited to partial runs on either side. Passengers were aided by teams across damaged territory Monday evening, but officials report little information due to down wires and busy operations. Boston could not confirm damages or repair times.
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Fitchburg
John Dams
Boston
Balfour Defends Irish Proclamations Amid Land Bill Debates
In the Commons Mr. Balfour defends proclamations under the crimes act for partially disturbed Irish counties. Debate over clause 2 of the land bill leads to adoption of the revised rent rule and a rejected move to make eviction notices more strict. The session aims for Aug. 10 close with plans to drop the grave-offences commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balfour
Ireland
House of Commons
Morley
Finucane
Parnell
Lord Randolph — Churchill
Parnellites
Smith
Lord Randolph Churchill
Messrs
Dillon
Chamberlain
Gladstone
Quincy Yacht Club Opens First Championship Race
The Quincy Yacht Club held its inaugural championship race off Quincy Great Hill in fair easterly wind. Four boats contested the first class with Posy and Echo finishing in near times of 17 minutes 28 seconds and 15 minutes 2 seconds respectively amid an ongoing protest over measurement.
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Quincy
Quincy Yacht Club
Quincy Great Hill
Posy
R. G. Hunt
Echo
L. Burwell
Posey
Hester
Diadem
L. Hayward
Mirage
C. E. Jordan
Wildfire
A.ay Keith
Boundary survey urges customs houses for growing Yukon district
Dr. Dawson who led one of the spring surveys of the Alaska northwest boundary writes from the Yukon to the customs department urging the establishment of custom houses as the region’s vast mineral deposits may lead to thick settlement. He notes settlers on both sides enjoy unrestricted free trade.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dawson
Alaska
Northwest Territory
Yukon
Customs Department
Atlanta sails away as board to investigate damage
Newport July 26 The United States cruiser Atlanta departed with a board of officers appointed to investigate damage caused by the firing of her heavy guns. The board is led by Captain T M Ramsay and includes Commander C Fast rich Lieutenant A B Condan Naval Constructor Phillip Hichborne and Assistant Naval Constructor L Nixon.
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Atlanta
Newport
K. L
Catain T. M. Ramsay
C. Fastrich
A. 8. Condan
Phillip Hichborne
L. Nixon
Lightning’s Strange Freaks Flash Across New York City
Fourteen people fainted from heat as a 92 degree day peaked. A thunderstorm produced a cannon like blast and a ball of fire near Hudnut’s in the Herald building ignited. An ambulance bound for a hysteria case was struck by lightning injuring none, wires shattered citywide, and a stock quotation firm’s switchboard sparked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudnut’s
Herald
Stock Quotation Company
Brooklyn
Accident at Rocky Point injures Boston gardener
A platform on the Rock House at Rocky Point collapsed noon today, sending about fifty Gardeners and Florists Club members to the ground. John M. Galvin of Boston suffered a broken right leg and possible internal injuries. others escaped serious harm as the flimsy platform fell about ten feet onto rocky ground.
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Providence
R. I
Rock House
Rocky Point
Gardeners’ and Florists’ Club
Boston
John M. Galvin
Galvin
Boston Parks and Onanes
Fog Delays Volunteer Sail to Boston from Marblehead
Dense fog kept the Volunteer at anchor until 9 45 a m and again tonight shrouded the bay. Captain Haff set course for Boston but no ripple marked the water all day. Estelle sails to New art and Redna to Beverly shore. Alae Bedouin and steam yacht Jauara arrive.
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Marblehead
Haff
Boston
Estelle
Newart
Beverly Shore
Alae
Jauara
Nancy Edgerly Reaches One Hundred Eight Birthday
Mrs. Nancy Edgerly of Wexmoro New Hampshire marks her 108th birthday today. Though frail, she remains mentally sharp and recalls early life vividly while remembering later events fades with age.
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Wexmoro
N. H
Nancy Edgerly
Boston and Maine route partial approval denied
Maine railroad board refused to approve the Skowhegan to Solon section of the Boston and Quebec Air Line route citing charter rights and prior Somerset Railroad claims. The decision covered only the requested segment with construction barred until full route approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Quebec Air Line Railroad
Somerset Railway
Norridgewock
Anson
Embden
Somerset Railroad Company
Skowhegan
Solon
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Weather outlook for New England and New York
Washington July 26 for twenty four hours from 7 am Wednesday 27 warmer fair weather winds northerly for Maine and New Hampshire rest of New England and eastern New York warmer fair weather variable winds Brun Hill Observatory July 26 for twenty four hours from 12 o clock Tuesday night southeastern New England fair weather
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Washthoton
Maine
New Hampshire
New England
New York
Brun Hill
Meteorological Record of Yesterday’s Observations
Observations compiled from all stations show the weather details up to 10 p.m. yesterday. Readings were taken simultaneously across locations, documenting temperatures, humidity, wind, and precipitation levels.
Wreck Sighted off South Side of Stend
A fishing boat near Wixevarp Haven reports seeing the bow and three masts of a large schooner sunk near the south side of the stand with anchors down. The vessel appears to be cut forward of her rigging by a steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixevarp Haven
London
Prydain
Boston
Italy
New York
Bristol
Camden
A Feature of the Fight and Sin clair's Testimony
The letter analyzes Charles A. Sin clair testimony before the railroad committee. It alleges a major stock jobbing scheme benefiting the Boston & Maine road and the Nashua Worcester Rochester deal. It details Sin clair’s stock purchases from 1883 to 1884, his directorate entry December 1, 1884, and estimated costs totaling around $350 000 for about 11 000 to 12 000 shares.
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Nashua & Hoenester
Mary Corey
William A. Crafts
Boston
Charles Howard
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester Railroad
Sir
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester Railroad Company
Iam Crafts
Post
Charles A. Sinclair
Railroad Committee
New England
Boston & Maine Road
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester Road
Sinclair
Said Road
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester
Nashua
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Concord Railroad
Lively
New Hampshire Railroad Committee
Yonaence
Witten
Sachslahcdeseiaty
the Worcester
Ratlmad Caomnann
Coaly
Browits & Boins, Outfitters
Piace
Nobska
Barrington
Mr. Balfour
Hudnut
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. A
Ostomn
Irs Owlves
Northfield
Wile
Fair Washington
Norfolk
Fair Atlanta
New Orleans
Rock Cliffe
Uebec
Cleve
Detroit
Aoe
Clear
Alene
Dan Fair Skiney
Can
Toronto East
Eeeves
Mackinaw City
Lear Marquette
Milwaukee
Cloudy
Duluth
Fair St. Paul
Eenre
St. Louis
Leavenworth
Eeere
Omaha
Huron
Yankton
Cee St
North Platte
Dodge City
Halifax
Yarmouth
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