Thistle Finishes First In Fifty Mile Thames Race
The Thames Yacht Club event from Lower Hope to Meuse Lightship and back covered fifty miles. Start 11 57 30 a m with Genesta Sybil Sleuth hound Wendur Thistle Neptune Irex Foxhound. Thistle 4 43 Irex 4 52 Wendur 4 59 Neptune 5 28 Foxhound 6 44. Vendor wins. Thistle takes third on time allowance.
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London
New Thames Yacht Club
Lower Hope
Meuse
Genesta
Sybil
Sleuthhound
Wendur
Thistle
Neptune
Irex
Foxhound
Thames Head
Private Signals of New England Yacht Clubs Offered
A colored plate detailing the private signals of every New England yacht club is prepared for sale. Mail a copy for 50 cents to Boston sailors. The seller proclaims their season's goods are THE BEST available in color, quality and strength and fully guaranteed. The list includes:
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New England
Boston
Signals for Tomorrow Boost Ready Made Departments Rush
Signals for tomorrow indicate a great rush of business in Ready made Departments, partly to compensate for dull days earlier in the week and partly due to unprecedented inducements recognized by the truly wise and prudent.
Bill for Calling Constitutional Convention Advances in House
The Rhode Island House introduced a bill by unanimous consent to abolish district courts and reestablish justice courts, and to register voters for new registration. The convention bill was made special order for tomorrow amid Democratic push. Senate pardoned forger Charles C. Brockway. Colonel Smith hosted a dinner for Governor Davis and staff at the Casino.
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Newport
R.J
Specran
Ahamar
Providence
Senate
Charles C. Brockway
Colonel Smith
Davis
Charles B. Parcells
San Francisco
Whitney
New York Chamber of Commerce
Maynard
New England
Sawyer
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Walker
Hill
New York
Guilford
Conn
O’brien
Worcester Indian Association
Bostons
Washingtons
Pittsburg
Fortuna
Marblehead
Wheeler
Cleveland
General Paine on the Thistle and America’s Cup doubt
General J H Paine of Boston comments on the Thistle victory saying the Scots built a very fast boat and may keep the America's Cup in the U S for another year. He estimates the Thistle and its rivals faster by thirteen to seventeen minutes compared with Galatea. A separate note reports a Kent Conn church strike by lightning causing about $100 in damage after a fervent prayer for rain.
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General Paine
Thistle
New York
J. H. Paine
Boston
Secotchmen
Henn
President plans extended tour of the Western States
This morning's news reports the President intends an extended tour of the Western states. Other items note Professor Spencer F. Baird improving yet critically ill and various political and local events including fisheries, naval plans, and theatre and civic news.
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Spencer F. Baird
Washington
United States
Carlisle
Penn
Competin
Wellington
Butler
Bussey bridge disaster damages suit battle Monta Providence
Thirty two cases for damages totaling four hundred thousand dollars are entered against the Monta Providence Railroad Company over the Bussey bridge disaster. Other city notes include Mrs. Howe's peace meeting and Mayor O'Brien commenting on street conditions.
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Monta
Providence Railroad Company
Bussey
T. W. Powderly
Cambridge Bridge
Associated Charities
Dorchester Employment and Relief Society
San Diego
Captain Jack Hussey Fatally Shot by Policeman
Captain Jack Hussey of Castle Garden known for saving 34 lives from drowning and holding numerous medals was fatally shot by Policeman C Hanus in front of his home around 11 pm He died at Gouverneur Hospital The officer was reported to have been drunk.
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New York
Jack Hussey
Castle Garden
Congress
C. Hanus
Hussey
Gouverneur Hospital
Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York
The Weather Indications report from Washington notes southerly winds and local rains for twenty four hours starting 7 a.m. Friday June 3. Temperatures show slight changes across New England and eastern New York.
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Washington
New England
New York
Weather observations from yesterday across all stations
The meteorological record compiles yesterday’s observations up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. It details temperature, humidity, wind direction and speed, barometric pressure, and precipitation readings, noting any anomalies or regional variations observed.
Steamer Eleanora Collides With Schooner Montebello
In dense fog off Stratford the steamer Eleanora collided with the schooner Montebello bound for New York. Montebello lost bowsprit and head gear, began leaking, cargo caught fire, and crew sealed the vessel. Eleanora sustained a foot square hole but continued eastward. The Montebello anchored at City od.
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New York
Eleanora
Portland
Stratford
Montebello
Rockland
City Od
French Ministry Sustained in Army Debate Postponement Vote
In the Chamber of Deputies Bishop Freppel urged delaying the army debate to the next session citing foreign concerns. Premier Rouvier refused the postponement and kept the measure, arguing it necessary for France’s honor. The motion failed 446 to 60 amid applause from Left and Centre.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Freppel
France
Rouvier
Paris Writer M Alberic Second Dies After Opera Fire
Paris on June 2 reports the death of French writer M Alberic Second from lung inflammation caused by exposure the night of the Opéra Comique fire.
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Paris
M. Alberic
Opéra Comique
Russians occupy Kerki after killings in Afghan clash
A Merv despatch reports that on May 20 Afghans killed fourteen Bokharan officials at Kerki for refusing to urge residents to resist Russian advances. That same day a Russian detachment occupied Kerki.
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Kerkl St. Peterssure
Merv
Kerki
Queen Kapiolani Arrives in Liverpool in State Escort
Queen Kapiolani and her suite reached Liverpool with a royal salute in her honor. The Mayor and a guard of honor met the royal party at the wharf and escorted them in a state procession to the Northwestern Hotel. She will proceed to London on Monday.
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London
Queen Kapiolani
Liverpool
Warning the Masses and Home Rule Clash
London report of Mr. Chamberlain replying to Manchester Liberal Unionists. He warned the working classes against Gladstone’s claim that Home Rule is a class issue. He urged that success of Gladstone’s policy would ruin the country and harm workers. He predicted a general election disaster for Gladstonian partisans.
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London
Mr. Chamberlain
Manchester
Mr. Gladstone
Papal Secretary of State Choice Announced
Osservatore Romano reports Cardinal Rampolla has been named papal secretary of state. Also noted, Sexton ill in Dublin and the Oder steamer wrecked near Socotra with most aboard saved. Prince Albert Victor to Dublin for jubilee. Hanlan Beach stake backer confirms rowing. Masure cotton mill fire at Roubaix with heavy losses. Sexton chosen for Dublin Lord Mayor bid.
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Rome
Osservatore Romano
Cardinal Rampolla
London
Sexton
Glasgow
Dublin
Socotra Island
Indian Ocean
Shanghai
Bremen
Albert Victor
Prince of Wales
Hanlan
Hanlan Beach
Paris
Masure Company
Roubaix
Dyson
Parnellite
Dublin Corporation
Ex Vice President Wheeler Near Death in Malone
A Malone report says ex Vice President William A Wheeler is dying and unconscious with death possible at any moment. The condition was unchanged late this evening as a special dispatch to the Journal notes he may linger for several days.
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Ausany
N. Y
Journal
Malone
William A. Wheeler
Jerome Park Racecard Report June Handicap Results
New York June 2 Jerome Park results summarize six races. Bess won the first handicap over seven furlongs with Connemara second and Estell and Jennie B. dead heat for third. Kingfisher took the two year old half mile ahead of Novac Narar, Prince Royal third. Rustler won the three year old nine furlongs with King Ernest second and Queen Elizabeth third. Linden captured the 13 to 16 mile handicap with Pil Lee second and Enigma third. Nellie Van won the nine furlong selling race, Brown Duke second, Blue Line third with 5 to 1 against the winner. Toma hawk led the short course banctions steeplechase over three and a half miles with Jim McGowan second and ney third. Time figures listed for each race.
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New York
Jerome Park
Bess
Connemara
Estell
Jennie B
Kingfisher
Novac Narar
Prince Royal
Rustler
King Ernest
Queen Elizabeth
Linden
Pil Lee
Enigma
Nellie van
Brown Duke
Blue Line
Tomahawk
Jim McGowan
Ney
President planned extended Western trip this summer
A Washington report says the President plans a two month journey from August to October visiting major cities across the West and Midwest. He will travel in a special car with household staff and cabinet officers and pay all expenses, potentially reaching Portland or Alaska if allowed.
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New York
West
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Missouri
Minnesota
Northern Pacific
Portland
Pacific
Alaska
Cleveland
Lamont
Yellowstone
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
San Francisco
Omaha
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Beard Addresses Portland Club on Tariff and Presidential Hope
State Treasurer Beard spoke at the Portland Club, a new Republican group led by Colonel Dow, discussing tariffs with a small audience. He pledged united Massachusetts Republican support for the next presidential candidate and touched on Virginia debt policy and protectionists, while recounting a campaign-era maneuver involving Bodwell and Hamlin.
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Pormand
Spector
Beard
Portland
Republican Party
Colonel Dow
Custom House
Hanley
Mr. Beard
Harry Spence
Portland Baseball Club
Massachusetts
North
Virginia
Senator Mahone
Mahone
Kennebec
Bodwell
General Hamlin
A. C. Hamlin
Senate
Augusta
Blaine
Mr. Frye
Hanlan Gaudaur Special Rowing Match Set for July 23
A special match between Hanlan and Gaudaur is planned for July 23 on Lake Calumet at Pullman. The three mile race carries $1000 a side with a possible raise to $2500 and 60 and 40 percent of gate receipts for Hanlan. He also says he will row Beach in Australia on Nov 26 whether he wins or loses.
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Hanlan
Gaudaur
Lake Calumet
Pullman
Australia
Butler’s broom affects military and naval academy visits
Washington dispatch notes Editorial claims Comptroller Butler restricts public funds for visitors at military and naval academies. Visitors must pay for drinks or rely on the superintendent’s private stock, possibly shrinking junkets to formal honor trips and shaping future board membership toward self supporting attendees.
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Washington
Speciau
The
Evening Star Tonight
Board of Visitors
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Easton Md. Diocese Elects Bishop Lindsay Declines
The Easton Maryland diocesan convention elected Rev. John St. Lindsay D D bishop of the Easton diocese but Lindsay declined the bishopric. He cited no reason beyond not wanting to relinquish his parish. The diocese covers Maryland eastern shore and is large and well endowed.
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WashIndon
Easton
Chestertown
John St. Lindsay
D.D
St. John's Church
West Washington
House of Representatives
Laston
Lay
Williamson Smith
Trinity College
Connecticut
Smith
Lindsay
Coit
Concord
N. H
Chauncey Williams
Augusta
Maryland
Delaware
East Carolina
Maine
Quincy
Texas
Arkansas
West Virginia
Michigan
Alabama
Florida
Kansas
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Lindsaye
Trunk Mystery At Washington Station Ends With Cheese
A coffin shaped box at the Washington station sparked a panic amid reports of decay odor. Police and the coroner inspected the box and returned it to the depot marked O K. Officials later suggested a large piece of limburger cheese caused the alarm.
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Wassington
Mark Twain
Maginnis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
O. K
Only One Of Eighty Four
Senators on a visit to Indian Territory report astonishment at a Carlisle School Osage student joining a war dance with his tribe. Captain Pratt sees this as positive for Indian education. Of eighty four Osage who studied at Carlisle, the longest stay was three years and only one relapsed into barbarism. reports from remaining tribe members are gratifying.
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Washinaton
Carlisle
Professor Baird in Critical Condition
Washington reports on Professor Baird whose physicians say he remains critically ill with some improvement in the last day. The strain of his many duties is cited as the cause, though a recovery is possible with proper care. Professor Brown Goode says Baird plans to visit Wood's Hall around July 1, and may undertake the trip.
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Baird
Washington
Brown Goode
Wood’s Hall
Government not liable for warehoused sale charges
Assistant Secretary Maynard instructed Boston customs officials that when warehoused merchandise sale proceeds fail to cover storage charges after duties and expenses, the importer must pay. The government bears no responsibility for those charges.
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Washincton
Maynard
Boston
Treasury report shows May shows net circulation drop and cash rise
A Treasury statement for May records a net circulation decrease of 4,471,300 and a cash in Treasury increase of 10,980,789. Decreases include standard silver dollars and various notes totaling 8,470,170, while increases come from gold coin and silver-related components totaling 3,998,870 with a minor cash decrease of 923,574 and a silver bullion adjustment.
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Washington
The
Treasury
United States
National Bank
Financial totals show broad gains across currency items
The report lists increases across multiple cash categories including gold coin totaling $988,650 and standard silver dollars $3,263,745, with gains in subsidiary silver $173,667 and various notes and certificates, culminating in a total rise of $11,854,363.
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United States
National Bank
Blood of Boston runs reform agency in Washington
Major Blood of Boston heads a probation agency in Washington aimed at reforming minor criminals. He has secured positions for several men convicted under district laws to earn honest living. Local charities praise the program and officials foresee the agency becoming a permanent reform feature.
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Washington
Free delivery extended to New England towns
Washington reports that starting July 1 the free delivery system expands to New England towns with 10000 population or $10000 revenue. Ansonia Derby and West Marlboro stations are discontinued. towns include Ansonia Brmingham Middle town New Britain Stamford Auburn Marlboro Newbury port Northampton Waltham Dover Nashua Portsmouth Marlboro Derby West Marlboro.
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Washington
New England
Connecticut
Ansonia
Brmingham
Middletown
New Britain
Stamford
Maine
Auburn
Massachusetts
Marlboro
Newburyport
Northampton
Waltham
New Hampshire
Dover
Nashua
Portsmouth
Derby
Conn
West Marlboro
Mass
New England Pensioners Pensions Issued Across States
Washington June 2 The following pensions for New Englanders were issued today listing recipients by state and town including original, increase, restoration and reissue designations. Maine entries include Bowen Webster Fish Worcester Johnson Henderson Greenlief Roberts Field Potter Tallnt Laskey Perkins Morse Low etc. New Hampshire and Vermont followed with multiple names, roles and towns. Rhode Island closes with Nichols.
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New England
Washington
New
John Tallnt
Increase
Waterville
Theodore Laskey
Lincoln Centre
Henry L. Perkins
Bangor
Charles A. Morse
Rockland
Isaac M. Low
Isaac Lord
Restoration
Portland
Ephraim Winship
Lambert Lake
William F. Gerald
Burnham
Oliver W. Davis
Steuben
George W. Sabins
Danforth
Silas Adams
Bowdeinham
Lowell Caswell
Machias
Charles Foster
Abiathar K. Wiggins
St. George
William_H. Smith
Fort Fairfield
Benjamin _Tibbetts
West’s Mill
Everett H. Young
Millbridge
New Hampshire
John Cate
Hancock
Hugh W. Green
Portsmouth
John O’ Melia
Concord
Horace Dow
Lancaster
Nathan B. Tilton
Manchester
Stephen P. Colby
George’s Mills
Vermont
Chauncy Maxham
Rutland
Andrew F. Wilder
Brattleboro
Aaron Witham
Marshfield
Charles W. Haskill
Grafton
Lester 8. Richards
West Concord
Edwin D. Gilbert
Morrisville
James W. Hall
Bartow
Charles B. Rich
Chelsea
Massachusetts
Henry H. Carr
Lynn
James Conlin
Pittsfield
Adolphus Patten
James J. Pruden
James D. Smith
Roxbury
Henry Myers
Faulkner Station
John M. Hayes
Cambridgeport
George H. Esten
Salem
Benjamin F. Davenport
Dalton
Stephen I. Tolman
Rhode Island
Wanton H. Nichols
Auburn
Inauguration Day Opens with Rain in Concord New Hampshire
In Concord on June 2 inaugural ceremonies proceeded under rain as Governor Sawyer took office. About 8000 visitors filled the town by noon while the Legislature organized and held a joint session to fill councillor vacancies. Committees prepared to present Governor Sawyer with the message, which touched briefly on railroad issues and urged protecting public interests. The day ended with a recessed Legislature and plans for further sessions Tuesday.
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Concord
N. H
Currier
Senate
House
Nathaniel H. Clark
Plaistow
J. C. Linehan
Amoskeag
Manchester
Manchester High School
Dover High School
State House
Sawyer
Representatives’ Hall
Fire in Ranney residence causes small damage at Chester Square
At 9:35 last evening Steamer 23 extinguished a slight fire in the home of Hon. A. A. Ranney at 36 Chester square. The blaze was caused by a curtain touching a gas jet and the damage is estimated at $300.
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Steamer 23
A. A. Ranney
Chester Square
Fires Destroy Two Factories in New York and Ohio
Crarpaqua shoe factory in Chappaqua New York burned yesterday totaling about 30000 with 20000 insured. In Cincinnati Ohio W C Kennett Co tannery on Central avenue was destroyed by fire this morning with losses and stock totaling around 50000.
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Crarpaqua
N. Y
Chappaqua Shoe Manufacturing Company
Cincknati, O
W. C. Kennett & Co
Central Avenue
Defaulter Parcells Ruined by Mining Stock Speculation
Charles B. Parcells longtime manager of the Hall Safe and Lock Company in San Francisco was found to owe about 60 000 dollars. He lived in Oakland as a prominent church member and has deeded 10 000 dollars worth of property to avoid prosecution amid mining stock speculation rumors.
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San Francisco
Cal
Charles B. Parcells
Hall Safe and Lock Company
Oakland
First Congregational Church
Parcells
Hall
Immense meeting greets William O'Brien at Academy of Music
New York crowds welcomed Irish leader William O'Brien arriving from New Haven. A packed Academy of Music heard speakers including Judge Edward F. Brown and ex-mayor Grace praise O'Brien while hurling exhortations for Irish self rule and relenting to Lansdowne’s tenants.
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Academy of Music
O’brien
New York
William O’brien
New Haven
James A. O’gorman
Hugh King
John P. Lynch
Bryan McSwyny
James R. O’ Beirne
Miles M. O’brien
Denis Kilbride
Charles Ryan
Dublin
W. H
Jewitt
Grace
Arrell
Trenton
N. J
Smith
Edward F. Brown
Gladstone
Lansdowne
Canada
Reland
John Dillon
Kilbride
J. R. Lloyd
Fifty- Seventh Street Congregational Church
Roscoe Conkling
George Hoadley
David B. Hill
Corrigan
James R. O’beirne
Lord Lansdowne
Ireland
Archbishop Corrigan
Dr. Mglynn
Dr. McGlynn
Richelieu Robinson
Judge Brown
Hill Signs Assignment Bill Limiting Debtor Preferences
Governor Hill signed Senator Walker's bill to curb favoritism in general assignments of debtor estates for creditors. Preferences other than wages are void except up to one third of the net estate after deductions, with shortfalls paid pro rata among preferred claims.
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Amany
N. Y
Sproran
Hill
Walker
Depew Sees Labor Irish Vote As Key In Next Canvass
Chauncey M. Depew argues labor and Irish voting blocs will shape the presidential race. He warns a separate labor ticket could disrupt forecasts, while tariff and liquor questions loom as major issues alongside temperance support within the Republican base.
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Chicaco
Chauncey M. Depew
Henry George
Dr. McGlynn
Republican Party
Journalists tour Security mine value surprise
A party of reporters from New York Boston and the East finished their examination of the Security mine in Westcurr Colorado this afternoon. They witnessed ore blasted in the morning from various sections of the mine and reported values from twenty to eighty hundred ounces of silver per ton.
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Westcurr
Col
New York
Boston
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