Reform Club Forms to Back Tariff Policy in Connecticut
About three hundred leaders from industry and professions gathered in New Haven to form the Reform Club aimed at advancing the administration tariff reform program. Joel A. Sperry presided with E. E. Bradley and I. T. Morehouse as vice presidents, James L. Cowles as secretary, Henry W. Farnam as treasurer, and a 25 member executive committee. Speakers including Sperry Simeon Baldwin Talcott Russell and Cowles voiced strong support for President Cleveland's tariff message and the Mills bill, highlighting Mugwump backing in the last campaign.
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New Havery
Conn
Tariff Reform Club
Joel A. Sperry
E. E. Bradley
I.T. Morehouse
James L. Cowles
Henry W. Farnam
Reform Club
Simeon E. Baldwin
Talcott H. Russell
Cleveland
Gathering in St Louis shows Thurman vice presidential bid
In St Louis on June 1 delegates discuss a possible Thurman nomination for vice president as a strong Thurman movement grows among incoming delegates. Ohio aides and national committee figures weigh the candidacy while California and Kentucky figures arrive, and arrangements for the convention proceed with Collins likely president.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Thurman
Gray
Black
Stevenson
Ohio
Outhwaite
Washington
Congressman Outhwaite
Columbus
Congress
Democrats
National Committee
Scott
Pennsylvania
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Colonel Morrison
Colonel French
Massachusetts
California
J5. M. White
White
Prince
Collins
Committee On Organization
Watterson
J. A. Priest
Boston
Cty
Mississippi
Ts Prince
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pave
Indianapolis
Conant
Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York
Weather note issued from Washington predicts light to fresh westerly winds for twenty four hours starting 7 am Saturday June 2. Expect cooler conditions followed by warmer, fair weather across New England and eastern New York.
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Washington
New England
New York
Weather report from Boston observer's office
Boston weather bulletin from the signal service reports conditions for June 1. The notice notes sky, temperature, and precipitation outlook with location details for the city and surrounding area.
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Boston
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. A
Various Local News Items From Boston Area Pages
Notices report Captain T C Henderson elected major of Fifth Regiment and Rev BE Rexford installed as Roxbury Universalist pastor. City officials recycle on appropriations, while Dr James Freeman Clarke’s health improves. Old Guard of New York arrives in Boston. Tufts College commencement order announced. Sonnet to Professor J P Thayer upon Royall professorship.
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T. C. Henderson
Cambridge
James Freeman Clarke
Old Guard
New York
Boston
Williams
Roxbury Postoffice
Tufts College
J. P. Thayer
Harvard
Royall
Yale runner shatters amateur records in three mile race
New Haven June 1 Yale field saw W. G. Lane aged 88 run three miles and break two records. He set the best American amateur mark for three miles and the best American amateur record for one and one fourth miles, with splits at half mile 2 27, mile 4 59, and three miles 15 41 4-5, surpassing Harmar’s 16 56 1-5 record.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale Field
W. G. Lane
Harmar
Yale
Jersey City Board of Works Indicted in Malfeasance Case
The Hudson county grand jury indicted Commissioners Kern Hillyard Watt and Reynolds of the Jersey City board of works for conspiracy to defraud the city. The bill reportedly contains over a dozen counts alleging fraudulent payrolls and misappropriation in the water department. Authorities expect arrest and heavy bail for trial.
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Junsey Crry
Jane
Hudson County Grand Jury
Kern
Hillyard
Watt
Reynolds
Jersey City Board of Works
Water Department
Dramatic Divorce Court Shootout in Omcagco
In Judge Jamieson's court Mrs. Meekie L. Rawson attempted to kill her husband’s attorney Colonel H Whitney during a divorce hearing. Whitney fired back with a revolver as Rawson emptied four shots, striking him twice and wounding near the groin likely fatally. Rawson was arrested and jailed.
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Omcagco
Hale statue planned in State House yard in NH
Concorp New Hampshire June 1 announces Mrs. John W Hale and her daughters Mrs. Kingsley and Mrs. Chandler with Senator Chandler will erect a statue of John F Hale in the State House yard. The Dan Webster statue size is the model. An artist is not chosen yet but Alexander Doyle of New York City is favored.
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Concorp
N. H
John W. Hale
Kingsley
Chandler
Senator Chandler
John F. Hale
State House Yard
Daniel Webster
Alexander Doyle
New York City
Doct ors Are Hopeful He Receives His Commission as General
Washington June 1. General Sheridan receives the commission as general of the army after swift passage by the House and Senate approval. The ceremony follows a dramatic sequence with Senator Hawley and Manderson presenting the commission to Mrs. Sheridan, and the general taking oath. Medical bulletins note stability yet ongoing weakness, with hope from Dr Pepper that recovery may come if heart and nerves recover strength.
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Washington
Sprovar
Sheridan
Mike Sheridan
Aray
Dorsey
White House
Senate
General Sheridan
Capitol
House
Philip H. Sheridan
Seglet
General Grant
Arthur
Hawley
Manderson
Senator Manderson
General
Adjutant-General’s Office
Washington, D. C
Michael V. Sheridan
Stanford C. Kellogg
Fifth Cavalry
Stanhope Blunt
Ordnance Department
Blunt
Army
Drum
J. C. Kelton
William Pepper
University of Pennsylvania
Pepper
Hig
Farewell Banquet for Minister Phelps in Burlington
Burlington June 1 citizens gave Minister Phelps a farewell banquet at the Billings library University of Vermont before his departure for Washington. The event drew many notable guests including Mayor Hen President Buckham and Mrs Phelps with letters of regret from Cabinet members Senators Morrill and Edmunds.
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Burlington
Phelps
Washington
Billings
University of Vermont
W. W. Hen
Mamie Bucckham
Fleury
Buckham
W. 5. Webb
LeGrand B. Cannon
H. LeGrand Cannon
New York
H. Cobb
Potter
Goodrich
Nickerson
Boston
Veazey
Emg Neass Dunton and
Barrett
Reutland
H. G. Root
Sennington
Morrill and
Edmunds
Congress
Aller
Seekers for Summer Homes Ad From Old Colony Railroad
Announcement inviting readers to request a booklet titled Suburban Moms on the Old Colony by mailing a 2 cent stamp to the Old Colony railroad passenger department box 6143, Bovion. It suggests readers consider both summer and permanent home possibilities and obtain the little book.
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Old Colony
Blaine’s Critique Marks New Phase in Presidential Clash
The Times prints Blaine Reid correspondence and critiques his stance on protectionism. It notes Democrats resist Blaine’s plan to narrow the dispute and argues protectionist policy elevates American industry and agriculture. The letter signals the contest's future tone and dynamics in the 19th century presidential race.
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Loxpon
the Times
Blaine-Reid
Blaine
Cleveland
Germany
France
Europe
Depew and Gresham Bid for Labor Votes in New York
In New York on June 1 Mr. Depew and Judge Gresham receive early GOP support from James D. Warren and ex-Collector Gould who praise the ticket as uniting party wings. Reports claim Gresham will not accept the vice presidency while Depew dismisses fears of labor opposition and defends his railroad presidency.
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New York
Depew
James D. Warren
Buffalo
Gould
Erie County
Warren
Gresham
Jay Gould
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Judge Gresham
Gresam
Republican Party
Grand Army
Dudge Gresham
Mr. Depew
Blaine
Newark
New York Central
Metropolitan Opera House
Papal appeals to Britain over Ireland tangle in June notes
London reports Pope through English bishops urged British government to soften Ireland measures to aid the conciliatory aim of the rescript. The Queen’s Birthday Honours list includes Collet, Jenkinson, Monro, Caulfield, Halle, Stainer, and Barclay Bruce. Emperor voyage to Potsdam on steam yacht Alexandra draws crowds. Tribuna notes Pope to issue brief on Ireland. Corrigan works denied. Barcelona Regent unveils Columbus statue amid celebrations.
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London
Rome
The
Daily News
Ireland
Oract
Mark Wilks Collet
Bank of England
Mr. Jenkinson
Dublin
James Monro
Caulfield
C. B
Charles Halle
Stainer
George Barclay Bruce
Institution of Civil Engineers
Knights of the Bath
Bern
Jane
Potsdam
Alexandra
Spanda
the Tribuna
Corrigan
New York
Henry George
Congregation of the Holy Office
Barcelona
Christopher Columbus
Trial of Detective Bureau Begins in Montreal Robbery Case
The June term opens with Bureau the detective burglar facing trial. Naegle’s lawyers defend Bureau as Judge Dugas reads the transcript of the preliminary examination. Bureau admits possible guilt under pressure while Fahey and Nasule deny involvement in the Grand Trunk vault theft.
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Montreal
Que
Court of Queen’s Bench
Bureau
Naegle
St. Pierre & Larry
Dugas
Flynn
Baureau
Peisoner
Lie
Vaulé
Grand Trank
John Lasey
Fahey
Cit Hall
Louis Nasule
Naegie
Louis Naegie
Ile
Irish-Americans Rally Against Papal Rescript Boycott Plan
A large Irish-American gathering last night condemned the papal rescript condemning boycotting and the plan of campaign in Ireland. Resolutions affirmed the right of the Irish people to defend themselves by all honorable means and supported Irish Catholic MPs for their steadfast stance. The meeting united supporters across creeds and traces in finance and property circles.
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CuHrcano
Dune Lena
Ireland
Watertown Episcopalians Lay Corner Stone for New Church
The corner stone of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Watertown was laid with a large audience. Bishop Paddock officiated with dignitaries, processions, and a copper box containing church and town documents. The stone will anchor a stone edifice seating about 250 with space for Sunday school, costing about $11,000 and due for fall occupancy.
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Watertown
Srecan
Church of the Good Shepherd
Paddock
Boston
Church of St. John the Evangelist
Ogicke Square
Sunnybrook
East Watertown
J. E. Abbott
T. G. Banks
Mt. Auburn Street
Russell Avenue
Bighoe
Watertown Enterprise
George L. Gray
Theological Episcopal School
Cambridge
Edward Abbott
S. James
North Cambridge
W. A. Rand
South Soathbrook
N. Y
Vigilant Sails to Bay of Fundy for Fisheries Protection
The Vigilant, one of the fisheries protection cruisers, left Halifax last night bound for the Bay of Fundy. Two other vessels, Dream and Le Canadien, are already on protection duty. License forms have been sent to Atlantic port collectors and several have been granted to American fishing vessels. LA Tosca jetted bands are the latest Parisian novelties imported by Jordan, Manst & Co. for race presses in their trimming department.
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Ottawa
Ont
Spxerau
Vigilant
Halifax
Bay of Fundy
The
Dream
le Canadien
Atlantic
LA Tosca
Jordan, Manst & Co
Jay Gould Reported Sick Returns To New York City
Jay Gould arrived in Kansas City in his Atlanta car after a severe Omaha illness. Messengers sought prescriptions at a nearby drug store as he decided to return immediately to New York. The train departed at 10 for St. Louis.
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Jay Gould
Kansas City
Depew
Watertown
Burlington
Phelps
Cosmopolitan Magazine
New Haven
Conn
Atlanta
Gould
Omaha
New York
St. Louis
STATE CONVENTIONS SHOW DEMOCRATIC TICKET AND PLATFORM
Raursar North Carolina June 1 The Democratic State convention completed the ticket with Saunders as Secretary of State Sain as treasurer Finger as superintendent Davidson as attorney general Sanderlin as auditor Davis Shepherd Avery named to the Supreme Court bench The platform endorses Cleveland tariff tax reduction and abolishing internal revenue Lirrie Roos Arkansas June 1 The Democratic State convention met to nominate statewide officers select delegates to the national convention and presidential electors Hudgins elected president Delegates-at-large chosen adjourned until tomorrow for governor ballot.
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Raursar
N. C
William L. Saunders
Orange
L. W. Sain
Wake
Sidney M. Finger
Catawba
F. F. Davidson
Buncombe
G. W. Sanderlin
Wayne
Supreme Court
Joseph J. Davis
Franklin
James E. Shepherd
Washington
A. ©. Avery
Parke
Cleveland
Internal Revenue
Root and Branch
Lirrie Roos
Ark
B. K. Hudgins
WAS SHERMAN INVITED
New York June 1 The Herald prints General Sherman’s letter dated May 31 1888 from Fifth Avenue Hotel confessing he was not invited to the Fifth Avenue parade and detailing his attendance at Hoboken and the Metropolitan Opera last night He expresses support for Decoration Day and the Grand Army’s civic ceremonies and notes he declined an invitation due to prior engagement Officials of the Grand Army later say Sherman was invited and declined in writing.
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New York
the Herald
General Sherman
Fifth Avenue Hotel
New Yorks
Hoboken
N. J
Fifth Avenue
Madison Square
State Guards
Metropolitan Opera House
Chauncey M. Depew
Robert G. Ingersoll
W. T., Sherman
Grand Army of the Republic
Gensel Sherman
Third big New York flannel auction sale today
In New York on March 1 William Turnbull & Co. ran the third large auction of flannels this week selling 1200 packages. Buyers flocked to the sale and prices rose slightly from earlier sessions. Scarlet flannels 21 to 27 inches brought 11.44 and 13 cents, scarlet flannels 9 inches 12 cents, blues 15 to 25 cents, bicycle items 17 to 20 44 cents.
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New York
Jane
William Turnbull & Co
Sailed Steamers Lake Ontario and Toronto for Montreal
London dispatch dated June 1 reports the steamers Lake Ontario and Toronto sailing from Liverpool bound for Montreal.
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Siip
London
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Liverpool
Montreal
Steamers Arrived In Various Ports Dates and Origins
Shipping notices list vessels docking in Boston London and other ports with origins including Port Antonio Baracoa Matan zas Liverpool New Orleans New York Havana and Montreal. Entries cover June 1 journeys from Albany to Genoa and arrivals at Hamburg Havre Bristol and Avonmouth among others.
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Lorenzo D Baker
Port Antonio
Gambetta
Baracoa
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Matanzas
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Norseman
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Oxvart
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Nymphe
New Orleans
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Germanic
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Saale
Ens
Batcape Bay
Texas
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Ristol
Hamburg
Poloria
Norfolk
St .Thomas
Finrvece
Newport News
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Ayrshire
Moville
Parisian
Gallia
Lahn
Bercen
Britannic
Liverpoal
Cienfuegos
St Jago
Cuchemira
Naples
Amaldi
Hekla
Stettin
Letimbro
Britannia
Mediterranean
Orinoco
Victoria
Zaandam
Galileo
Havre
Canton
Bordeaux
Brisfield
India
Swinemunche
Slavonia
Bristol
Thorneycroft
Port Royal, &C
Port Said
Lord of the Isles
Glasgow
Avonmouth
Jane
Olympia
Marseilles
Catania
Cachemire
Brazies
Crinoco
Trinidad
Dannet Head
Island
Lake Winnipeg
QU Brow Head
Umbria
Bound for 8 Louis The New England Delegations to St Louis
Delegations from Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts left Boston on a special Pullman train to the Democratic convention in St Louis. The mood was upbeat with chatter about Cleveland Thurman and second place questions as the party prepared for its important assignment.
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Boston & Albany
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
St. Louis
Cleveland and
Thurman
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