Weather forecast for New England and New York regions
Forecast issued from Washington at 8 p m for Maine New Hampshire Vermont showers and fair start with no major temperature change variable winds easterly. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut fair then rain tonight with Sunday rain and no major temperature change variable winds easterly. Eastern New York rain with a cooler spell in the north and warmer in the north with easterly winds.
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Fire and accidents and races across multiple towns
A fire at Beach Ridge New Hampshire is suspected incendiary. Camden Maine reports a $10,000 fire. A Danvers carriage accident is noted. National regatta entries from Pullman Illinois are listed. Rocket wins a free-for-all at Manchester New Hampshire. Walker Blaine comments on ex Consul Sewall’s return to New England. Foreign items include Mr Bradlaugh on royal grants and Labouchere’s motion defeat. Mackerel schooling off Prince Edward Island. General Boulanger may visit New York. The Yellow River floods Shantung. Philadelphia cricketers lose to Kent. The National Liberal Club honors Gladstone golden wedding with a speech. In the city weather and Roxbury strike updates. Bead of news on Castle Street robbery and a badge for Boston officials. Militia roster changes and damages for loss of a leg. Prohibitionists organize for state campaign. Brackett movement progress noted. Massachusetts Young Men's Democratic Club hires Tremont street HQ. Lowell mill accident: Alexander Dube, 13, cut deeply by a knife while inspecting ware. taken to City Hospital in critical condition.
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Philadelphia Cricketers
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National Liberal Club
Mrs. Gladstone
Gladstone
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C. H. Nelson
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Naval Orders Move Barlow Toward Promotion
Washington July 26. Lieutenant-Commander Francis M. Barlow has been ordered to examination for promotion. Lieutenant A. Ross has been detached from torpedo instruction and ordered to Pensacola on the first.
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Labouchere’s Substitute in Royal Grants Debate Causes Commotion
London July 26 The royal grants debate resumed in the House of Commons with Mr Bradlaugh arguing that opponents acted within rights opposing the Crown’s finances. He charged government concealment of royal wealth and criticized the civil list surplus handling. The motion for Labouchere’s substitute was voted down 398 to 116.
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Gladstone Honored by National Liberal Club With Album
London July 26 The National Liberal Club festooned for Mr and Mrs Gladstone’s golden wedding observed by 2000 attendees including peers and MPs Viscount Oxenbridge gave an artist crafted album to the couple Gladstone in a moving speech expressed gratitude and urged Britons and Christians to share blessings They departed amid lively enthusiasm
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General Boulanger Sails to New York Fearing Court Martial
Paris dispatch notes Le Soir report that General Boulanger plans travel to New York amid fear a court martial will condemn him. The move follows mounting political pressure and rumors of imminent charges.
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Cricketers Lose to Gentlemen of Kent in London Match
Philadelphia cricketers were defeated by the Gentlemen of Kent in London. Philadelphia finished 209 in their first innings with Clarke taking four wickets and Riley two. In their second innings Newhall rose to 389 not out as the Americans reached 101, then 59, ending at 278 for two innings. Scott claimed three wickets for 27 as Kent secured the win. Patterson scored 1, Morgan 6, Sto…
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Cricket scorecard fragment from 101 total with key batsmen
Readable names include Clarke 14 Et ting 11 Bailey 10 Newhall 39 not out and R Brown 4 Thompson 4 H Brown 0 plus Ever 7 and extras totaling 101. Fragmentary score details imply a batting innings with several contributors and a high not out score by Newhall.
Great Damage in Shantung Flood Report
The Yellow River has burst its banks in Shantung flooding ten large government districts. Water reaches twelve feet, causing immense loss of life and property. Pekin authorities are dismayed and foreign engineering aid is sought to permanently repair the river channel.
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Shantung
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Orer
Wedding Presents of Princess Louise of Wales Displayed
The wedding presents to Princess Louise of Wales were shown at Marlborough House, valued at £150,000 with jewels worth £120,000. Notable items included turquoise and diamond earrings from Mrs Mackay. The report also notes related royal and diplomatic events across London, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Cairo, and Constantinople on July 26.
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Louise of Wales
Marlorough House
Cohen
Havana
John Henry Peleston
Davenport
House of Commons
Robert T. Lincoln
United States
Chauncey M. Denen
Webster
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Kiryon Playfair
Labouchere
King
Greece
Charles Ernest Schwann
Manchester
Mgr
William O’ Brien
Ireland
Prince
Princess of Wales
Lorne
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Denmark
Grand Duke of Hesse
Berlin
Upper
Bavarian Chamber of Commerce
International Sugar Bank
Germany
Paris
General Boulanger
Panama Canal Company
Brussels
Senate
Congo
Cairo
Constantinople
Crete
Flood Devastates West Forks Region Widespread Losses
A West Forks flood news report describes a 32 foot rise in four hours wrecking towns from Jamesville to the river mouth. Drowned: Samuel Alkire and Halpin. Destruction across Sandyville and Wadesville. Livestock carcasses, looting feared, relief needed. Wirt and Jackson counties nearly ruined with losses over half a million.
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West Forks
Jamesville
Samuel Alkire
Halpin
Sandyville
Evry
Tygart
Wadesville
Morristown
Wirt
Jackson
Heirs to Leidesdorff Estate to Contest San Francisco Holders
Heirs from Hungary and Cleveland plan to sue in San Francisco over the $40,000,000 Leidesdorff estate. They contend deeds to property came via ex quartermaster Folsom and dispute the founder's birthplace and lineage. About 100 heirs met in Budapest in June and funded Solomon Ullmer of Cleveland to lead the case.
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William Leidesdorff
California
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Folsom
Leidesdorff
St. Croix
West Indies
Arsad
Buda Pesth
Solomon Ullmer
Ullmer
Big Failure at Providence Reports Bankrupt Richmond Paper
Richmond Paper Company suspended business for a second time after a six month period of creditor support. Assets 884000 with 668000 liabilities, plus a mortgage for new capital. 225 workers affected. Company founded 1853 in Rhode Island. mill near East Providence. Ongoing demand for book and writing paper despite poor finances and extensive debt.
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Richmond Paper Company
Sackett
Rhode Island
East Providence
Comany
Entries for National Regatta at Pullman Illinois
List of entries for the Amateur Association of Oarsmen of America national regatta to be held at Pullman Illinois August 8 and 9. Junior Single Sculls includes D W Shea Crescent Boston and many clubs from Toronto Boston Paterson St Paul Brooklyn Chicago and more. Senior Single Sculls features W S McDonnell Iroquois New York and others from Toronto Nautilus and Minneapolis. Double Sculls groups include Metropolitan New York Ravenswood Winnipeg and more. Our Wars Junior and Four Oars Senior and Eight Oars events list numerous rowing clubs across North America with Toronto, Cambridgeport, Albany, Winnipeg and others.
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Amateur Association of Oarsmen of America
Pullman
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D. W. Shea
Crescent Boat Club
Boston
F. J. Hogarth
Don Amateur Rowing Club
Toronto
Hartley Seaton
Excelsior Boat Club
Paterson
Herbert M. Brown
Minnesota Boat Club
St. Paul
Robert McKay, Jr
Argonaut Rowing Club
M. Shea
G. A. Strickland
Dennis Donohue
Nautilus Rowing Club
Hamilton
Jerry Donohue
George Freth
Varuna Boat Club
Brooklyn
J. E. Muchmore, Jr
Lartine Boat Club
Minneapolis
L. Kirby
Ottumwa
New York City
Ravenswood Boat Club
Long Island City
N. Y
Winnipeg Rowing Club
Winnipeg
Man
Dolphin Boat Club
McGregor
Union Boat Club
Chicago
Toronto Rowing Club
Delaware Boat Club
Caiceco
New York Athletic Club
Bradford Boat Club
Cambridgeport
Atalanta Boat Club
Bradtford Boat Club
Late Ship News From New York July 27
Arrivals include Helene Ham bug bark Dryad Caleta Buena and George is. Lock hart Curacoa Port Hawkespurry C B. July 24 arrivals list Charlies Warren Gedric Boston American schooner Charlies Warren Gedric Gloucester for North Bay American schooner Good Templar Tarleton from Western Banks with 6000 pounds cod fish. Lost rudder on the Banks July 21 in light winds and heavy swell. navigated to port mainly by sails and will be repaired on marine railway.
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Ballot Act Reform Shapes Nominations and Caucus Rules
State House authorities resolve that all conventions and caucuses nominating in districts under 3 percent must follow the 1888 caucus act. Bolters face barred impromptu meetings as officials interpret public meeting notice. Nominations due April 14 with scrutiny to prevent fraudulent or deceptive ballots. parties prepare circulars, sample ballots, and forms for clean enforcement.
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Ballot Act League
State House
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Whitmore
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Balters
Boston
Democratic City Committee
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Democratic State Committee
Republican State Committee
Mackerel Off Prince Edward Island Flows Unpicked
Ottawa reports mackerel are schooling off Prince Edward Island but no significant catches have been taken yet. The Department of Fisheries notes schools observed but no quantities landed.
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