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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1886
Page
1
White mountains visit denied and beefed up politics
President’s planned White Mountains trip denied amid domestic debates. Senate passes agricultural appropriation bill. Lawrence post office race tight with nine candidates. Gas explosion damages a Lehigh Valley coal mine. Chelsea Vermont grand jury to probe Mrs Sloan child murderer case. Mayor Doyle’s funeral slated. Chicago mayor considers veto changes. Lowell tanners shutdown due to Knights of Labor. Lawrence post office issue draws interest. Hamilton ex marshal suffers apoplexy. New York financiers back Cape Cod ship canal completion. Lane Theological Seminary elects Rev William Henry Roberts. Gloucester schooner buys bait at Canso harbor. Belfast riots see women urge violence. Parliament expected early adjournment. Armonde wins Ascot. Patti and Nicolini wed. Earl of Carnarvon backs moderated Ireland home rule plan. City notes include rag hearing, Mystic Park racing, common council quiet, Mayflower races, hot camp weather, sham fight, Bostons sweep NYs. Butler-Ames letter made public. benagate inquiry delay to Tuesday. Senate rejects city charter commission. Bank of England cuts discount rate. Stock market mixed. New York & New England and Mexican bonds shift. May earnings up 7.31 percent for Marquette Iron. Sixty New York banks endorse Saturday half holiday via clearing house plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountains
Senate
Senate Committee
Washington
Lawrence Post Ofice
Lehigh Valley
Chelsea
Sloan
Doyle
Providence
Harrison
Chicago
Arey & Maddocks, Tanners
Lowell
Knights of Labor
Kingston
R. C
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Lawrence
Hamilton
Milwaukee
United States
New York
Cape Cod Ship Canal
William Henry Roberts
Lane
Theological Seminary
Canso Harbor
City Hall
Mystic Park
Common Council
Camp
New Yorks
Ames
Butler
Benagate
House of Representatives
Cities
Bank of England
New England
Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon
Clearing House
Various arrests and incidents across cities and states
Frederick L Harris head clerk of the New York Post office was arrested for robbery. Chicago police detained five men linked to a recent tenement fire. Three masked men overpowered a Calais Maine night officer freeing a suspect. James Brown of the British steamer Olympia was jailed in New York for passenger act violations regarding excess steerage passengers from Naples. A Chicago building trades strike looms over eight hour rule. Dartmouth alumni plan a large Webster statue dedication gathering in Concord New Hampshire with a banquet afterward. John H Wright of Dartmouth becomes professor and dean at Johns Hopkins University. Warner’s Gardiner boot and shoe store burned, loss 3000 with 1500 insurance. Brown University Alumni Association forming in Newport area. General Hamilton ill from apoplexy in Milwaukee en route to Chicago. Winnifred Walsh, 23, fatally burned in Fall River due to kerosene explosion. Barnesville Woollen Mills in West Virginia destroyed by fire, loss 230000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick L. Harris
New York Postofice
Chicago
Calais
William Buckley
Lynn
Mass
James Brown
Olympia
New York
Naples
Italy
Dartmouth
Concord
N. H
Wailnbridge A. Field
Boston
Mellen Chamberlain
John H. Wright
Dartmouth College
Johns Hopking University
W. B. Warner
Gardner
Brown University
Newport
Milwaukee
Hamilton
United States
West Point
Grant
Winnifred Walsh
Fall River
Barnesville Manufacturing Company
Barnesville
W. Va
Rifle results and prizes at Massachusetts shoot
The Walnut club notes a small turnout with RK Reed scoring 59 and 86 in today's matches. Tomorrow's event will feature more riflemen as scores are listed. the spring Massachusetts Rifle Association meeting runs June 17 to 19 with handicap prizes totaling 47 dollars and rest match prizes totaling 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Pool Tourney Results Reported At Revere Hall
At the Revere billiard hall last night league play continued with series completed in the pool tournament. Pairings and scores are listed from the event with players facing off in preliminary rounds and finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Billiard Hall
Weather forecast and coastal region temperatures 1885
Indications show fair weather for Maine to Connecticut with warmer conditions and variable winds. Eastern seaboard states report fair weather with nearly steady temperatures. southern regions see occasional rain then clearing and warmer days with southerly winds. Boston area notes and daily barometer readings with humidity and temperature figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Boston
Onsgaven
Siena Servicer
U.S. A
Sabato Fair Fair Fair
Belfast Riots Leave Several Dead and Wounded
Rioters in Belfast clash with police, leaving four dead and others dying. Orangemen stockpile arms while townsfolk denounce police actions. 1300 policemen on duty, troops from Newry assist, taverns ordered closed. Eyewitness describes mobs using stones, women urging attacks. Battalion of 250 soldiers helps police to disperse the mob. Funeral held for Lurgan casualty Thomas Gallagher as violence spreads to factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangemen
Shank Hill
Belfast
Newry
Bowers Ill
Highlanders
Fusiliers
Bowers Hill
Minnie McAlister
Thomas Gallagher
Orangeman
Lurgan
Gladstone Seeks Immediate Parliament Dissolution
In the Commons Gladstone, cheered, said the home rule bill rejection warrants dissolving Parliament without delay. He urged proceeding with government business, adjournment to Wednesday, and dropping contending bills. Hicks-Beach pressed for an early dissolution, but Gladstone said dissolution would come before month’s end. The Ireland policy issue remained unsettled as the new Parliament neared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Mr. Gladstone
Michael Hicks-Beach
Gladstone
Ireland
Michael Hicks- Beach
Earl of Carnarvon
House of Lords
Mr. Parnell
Lord Carnarvon
Marquis of Salisbury
Cholera Plague Rages in Venice With Ten Deaths
The cholera continues to rage in Venice with unabated violence. on average no new cases and ten deaths occurring only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Papal Consistory Noms Four Cardinals and Three Bishops
Rome June 10 report says the papal consistory created four cardinals in addition to Archbishops Gibbons of Baltimore and Taschereau of Quebec and named three bishops for promotion. The announcements signal notable shifts in the church hierarchy with key American and Canadian connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Patti Nicolini wed in Welsh church ceremony
Adelina Patti and Signor Nicolini had a religious marriage rite at Ystradgynlais Protestant parish church London sent M Nan nan of Paris Figaro to give the bride away and Herr Ganz acted as best man while no bridesmaids stood beside them Rome reported King Humbert opening parliament and praising peace and harmony in foreign relations Munich said King Ludwig is unfit to govern and Prince Luitpold will take regency and call the Bavarian Diet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Adelina Patti
Signor Nicolini
Ystradgynlais
M. Magnan
Paris Figaro
Herr Ganz
Rome
Humbert
Italy
Munich
Ludwig
Luitpold
Riots at Pesth Prompt Troop Action
Political turmoil in Presta ends in serious rioting with an attempt to blow up the gas works. The mob was charged and dispersed by troops. several people were wounded and many arrested. If rioting resumes troops will be ordered to fire on the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presta
Statue Unveiled in Benin for Frederick William IV
Emperor William unveiled an equestrian statue of his brother King Frederick William IV in Benin. The ceremony featured an oration by Herr Roegel, marking a formal dedication in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benin
William
Frederick William IV
Herr Roegel
Will Not Veto Cable Ordinance Debate in Chicago
Curcaco June 10 The mayor’s stance on the cable franchise remains firm with conditions. Yerkes, heading home from Philadelphia, faces questions over a tunnel payment and city compensation. The Chicago Times critiques aldermanic tolerance for corporate influence as routine in civic deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Board of Aldermen
Harrison
State Street
Yerkes
la Salle Street
North Chicago City Railway
Philadelphia
The
Daily News
North State Street
Reliance
Eastern Penitentiary
Pennsylvania
the Times
Chicago
Gotham
Chicago Council
Westerners win Suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay crowd tops twenty thousand
New York reports 20,090 spectators on opening day of the spring meeting at Sheepshead Bay. Six races run including Green Grass and Foam stakes. Tremont takes the Fo am stakes and Dwyers’ Tre mont places in two other events. Troubadour wins the Suburban handicap, 1 1/2 miles, in 2 12 4 with Richmond second and Saranac third. Edgefield wins the seventh furlongs race. Green Grass stakes go to Dry onopole in 1:57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sheepshead Bay
Troubadour
Tremont
Alcenora
L’egasus
Richmond
Saranac
Edgefield
Sistu Rece
Green Gress Lakes
Dry
Onopole
Cape Cod Ship Canal Funding Sails Forward
Sanowich June 10 private dispatches from New York say Frederick A. Lockwood, the canal contractor, has attracted New York capitalists and bankers to fund the construction of the Cape Cod ship canal. The papers were signed yesterday and work will begin at once. For a year only repairs and improvements on the mammoth dredger were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod Ship Canal
Sanowich
New York
Frederick A. Lockwood
Lockwood
Woman Takes Own Life at Northampton Boarding House
Springfield June 10 Miss Abbie Laslin 40 shot herself through the heart with a revolver at her Northampton boarding house today. Former Fitchburg resident she had spinal disease for years after a fall in Yosemite valley. De spondency and friends keeping aloof are blamed for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Abbie Laslin
Northampton
Fitchburg
Yosemite Valley
Abandoned Voyage Stuns Gloucester Crew at Canso
The Gloucester schooner Matthew Keaney, seized in Prince Edward Island waters for buying potatoes, has abandoned the voyage and rests at Canso harbor. Captain cites lack of bait and fear of seizure. Six Gloucester mackereling schooners and the banker Annie Jordan anchor nearby, with the cruiser Conrad reportedly near Port Hawkesbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haifax
N.S
Matthew Keaney
Prince Edward Island
Canso
Buving
Canso Harbor
Annie Jordan
Conrad
Port Hawkesbury
Citizens Patrol Planned in East St. Louis
In Lovuis Missouri on June 10, citizens from East St. Louis said Mayor Joyce gave no satisfactory reply about police dismissal. They called a mass meeting for tonight and adopted resolutions to organize a citizen patrol force to protect life and property amid unprotected city conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Str. Lovuis
East St. Louis
Joyce
Railroads and Pacific Mail in subsidy dispute
General Passengers Agent Goodman of the Southern Pacific stated the transcontinental settlement hinges on subsidy to Pacific Mail. Railroads offer 80,000 dollars while the steamship firm demands 85,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGo
Goodman
Southern Pacific Railway Today
Pacific Mail Company
Steamship Company
Directors Elected at York Manufacturing Company Meeting
The York Manufacturing Company annual meeting in Saco elected directors including Thomas Wigglesworth Samuel G Snelling Seth Bemis John F Osgood James Longley William G Saltonstall Henry 8 Grew all from Boston with Lucius L Mil liken of Saco as clerk and William G Saltonstall as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
York Manufacturing Company
Thomas Wigglesworth
Samuel G. Snelling
Seth Bemis
John F. Osgood
James Longley
William G. Saltonstall
Henry 8. Grew
Boston
Lucius L. Milliken
Democratic convention in Auburn nominates Garcelon for Congress
Lewiston Maine June 10 The Democratic convention in the second district at Auburn nominated ex Governor Garcelon for representative to Congress. The resolutions enjoin the State platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Auburn
Garcelon
Congress
The Hand of James G. Blaine Drives Ames Butler Rift
A Boston newspaper narrative details how a New York bond gate strained the lifelong friendship between Lieutenant-Governor Oliver Ames and General Benjamin Butler. It recounts Field's involvement, Ames's terseness, Butler's anger, and political maneuvering with Blaine and Governor Robinson shaping the debate over a committee report and possible Republican strategy in 1883.
Nine Candidates Vie for Post Office Job in Lawrence
Lawrence Massachusetts June 10 The post office question draws nine filings as Major George F Merrill marks twenty five years as postmaster on the 16th Ex Mayor John Breen has toured Washington and is backed by Senator Locke While Murphy and Lamphrey lead locally both men just returned from the capital Candidates favor retaining the present incumbent if their bid fails The President's action is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
George F. Merrill
Washington
John Breen
Locke
Murphy
Lamphrey
Awrence
Andover
Breen
White House
Lilley
Lowell
Dwyer
Boston
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
Vilas
Lamont
Democratic State Committee
Major Merrill
Merrill
A. A. Lamprey
Patrick Murphy
Wadsworth
the Eagle
Caleb Saunders
Daniel Saunders
Dynamite Attacks Hit Temperance Figures in Ontario
In Sarnia last night an attempt to blow up J G McRae's house failed to injure anyone though the front was damaged. Another arson attempt targeted Magistrate Houston, a temperance advocate, but the fire was halted before major damage. The violence followed county council motions urging enforcement of the Scott act. Paine's Furniture ads appear at 48 Canal Street with a free illustrated catalogue mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ont
Sarnia
J. G. McRae
Houston
Paine’s Furniture Company
Canal Street
Mayflower Sails for New York to Enter Seewanhaka Race
Mayflower, owned by General Paine, sails from Boston at 6:30 PM for New York ahead of the Seewanhaka Yacht Club race on June 19. The new sloop carries a 31-inch standing jibstay, heavier centreboard, and new spinnaker and gafftopsail poles. Crews and sails need time to settle, with Cap tain Stone saying best effort will be made despite early disadvantages. The upcoming four flyers meeting in New York is expected to excite yachting circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower
New York
Seewanhaka Yacht Club
Express
Stone
Second Gas Explosion Shakes Lehigh Mine Area
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a second gas explosion at the Lehigh Coal Company mineral spring mine shook Pareton homes causing shattered windows and ground subsidence near the Philadelphia and Reading depot. No lives lost as no ore was present. Nearby Laurel Run mine halted work amid fears of gas filling. The incident strikes the Lehigh Valley Coal Company with many workers temporarily unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Paretons
Mineral Spring
Lehigh Coal Company
Philadelphia & Reading
Laurel Run
Delaware & Hudson Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
A plausible scheme to sell Hawaii to European capitalists
A San Francisco report claims a rumor of selling the Hawaiian Islands to a European syndicate for 10 million dollars. A Hawaiian bill seeks a 2 million loan, with native legislators ready to amend to 10 million. Agent Hoffman says capitalists will fund the deal, possibly leaving Hawaii effectively sold if repayment is impossible. The King reportedly favors the plan if he controls most of the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Hawaiian Islands
Hoffman
Naval Cadets Drill Chooses Bullard’s Company
At Annapolis the annual naval cadet competitive drill awarded the flag to Cadet W. H. S. Bullard’s company. Judges were Lieutenant Jasper and Ensigns Knapp and Halsier. Miss Loomis, daughter of Postmaster Loomis, presented the flag. John Bigelow of New York delivered tomorrow’s graduation address. The Alumni Association held its first dinner in the old mess hall with about ninety graduates and Captain Ramsey presiding. Secretary Whitney spoke on The President of the United States, and Rear Admiral Rogers on The United States Naval Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Cadets
Annapolis
W. H.S. Bullard
Jasper
Knapp and
Halsier
Loomis
John Bigelow
York
Tannery Shutdown Amid Labor Dispute
Lowell June 10 special report: At Arey and Mad docks tannery workers were paid off and the works shut down until further notice. Knights of Labor demand a 10 percent wage rise and weekly pay. firm says they granted an increase from June 1 and resisted outside interference. About 150 men unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Arey & Maddocks
Knights of Labor
Democrats in Control in Oregon State Government
Portland June 10 The election returns show Republicans re electing Herman to Congress by 1000 plurality and winning their candidates for secretary of State superintendent of public instruction and public printer. Democrats elect Governors treasurer and supreme judge, giving Democrats control of state affairs for the next four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Herman
Congress
Soldiers Monument Dedicated in Wakefield Cemetery
In Providence on June 10 the South Kingstown soldiers and sailors memorial in Westerly granite at Wakefield cemetery was dedicated by the State department Grand Army of the Republic. The oration was by Hon. Rowland Hazard and the poem by Rev. Fred Denison. Governor Wetmore attended and veterans shared a mammoth shore dinner afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
South Kingstown
Missing Howland Boys Stir Springfield Search
Springfield is on edge as Edward Howland reports his two sons, aged 7 and 11, missing after departing for school Wednesday. Local authorities and volunteers dragged rivers and ponds through the night, with no trace found. A possibility they may have visited a grandmother in Stephentown was checked but ruled out, and the search will continue until they are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Adams
Edward Howland
Stephentown
West Point Drill Honors Largest Class Yet Graduated
Secretary Endicott arrived at West Point last evening and General Sheridan is expected this evening. The final drill will honor the visitors tomorrow night. The present class is the largest ever graduated with seventy seven members. Some graduates will resign after graduation and retire to civil life due to limited army space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Newnsureen
N. Y
Endicott
Sheridan
Army
Telegraph Line Sold in Public Auction in Cleveland
The Postal Telegraph and Cable Company lines in Ohio were sold at public auction in Cleveland to satisfy judgments. Both blocks were bought by Edward C. Platt of New York for 46000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Ohio
Campbell, Brown
Thomas Fleming
Edward C. Platt
New York
Draw Declared In Jersey City Elingsworth Fogarty Fight
In a ten round bout under Queensberry rules in Jersey City, Jack Fogarty and Joe Ellingsworth fought to a draw. Police refused to allow a longer contest despite spectators numbering around 2000. Heavy fighting was minimal and honors were evenly split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
Jack Fogarty
Joe Ellingsworth
Mayor Doyles funeral plans in Providence
Providence June 10 The city council acted on the death of Mayor Doyle and a committee prepared preliminary funeral arrangements. The body will lie in state at City Hall from Saturday to Monday, with funeral services at noon Monday at the First Congregational Church. The city will observe mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Providence
R. I
City Hall
First Congregational Church
Cincinnati Professor William Henry Roberts Elected to Lane Chair
Cincinnati Ohio June 10 The Rev William Henry Roberts D D was today elected to the chair of practical theology in Lane Theological Seminary by unanimous vote of the trustees He succeeds the late Rev Dr James Eells and will take the place left vacant by his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cixcrinnati
William Henry Roberts
Lane Theological Seminary
James Eells
Senate Bill Prohibits Congress Members From Rail Company Retainers
Washington June 10 special: Senate passes Beck bill banning members of Congress from acting as attorneys or employees for railroad firms that received land grants or pecuniary aid, with 11 Republicans voting against. House debates over the Edmunds anti polygamy bill feature Morrison and Holman clashes. Hawley moves to reconsider. Executive session ends the day with adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Beck
Congress
Edmunds
Judiciary Committee
Don Cameron
Riddleberger
Hoar
Mitchell
Oregon
Evarts
Hawley
Yeas
Plumb
Cockrell
Earler
United States
White House denies visit to New England this summer
Washington reports Colonel Lamont says rumors of the President visiting Massachusetts or New Hampshire are false. He plans to stay until Congress adjourns and may tour the Adirondacks. Lowell railroad officials and Senator Locke had urged courtesy to Boston and Maine lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lamont
White Mountains
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Congress
Adirondacks
Lowell Road
Locke
Boston & Maine Lines
Senate Passes Beck Bill and Returns to Canal Talks
The Senate approved Mr Becks proposal barring Senators and Representatives from representing land grant railroads as attorneys by 37 to 11. Edmunds introduced a bill to create the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua with New York as its principal office, capital stock between 500000 and 1000000 shares of 100 each, and US control over the canal similar to treaties with Nicaragua. The agricultural appropriation bill was debated, with Miller noting $7 per acre rice crop losses from birds and sparrows, and an amendment funded artesian wells in Washington Territory. The House sugar experiment funding faced Senate resistance but passed 82 to 12. A naval bill for 6425000 was introduced, and discussion on the Northern Pacific forfeiture bill resumed amid calls for open executive sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Beck
House
Messrs. Bowen
Colorado
Cameron
Dawes
Edmunds
Evarts
Hoar
Mahone
Mitchell
Oregon
Riddleberger
Sawyer and Teller
Maritime Canal Company of
Nicaragua
Lake Nicaragua
San Juan
New York City
United States
Miller
Ornithological Association of the
Dolph
Mr. George
Washington Territory
McPherson
Herbert
House of Representatives
Volunteers credited for bounty after pay
Acting Second Comptroller McMahon rules that volunteers mustered out and paid off still served to payment day and earn credit toward bounty under the two years' service laws of 1861 and 1866. Major Merrill reports Grand Army officials met Speaker Carlisle who supports fair pension legislation with Blair bill costing about $15,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineaton
McMahon
Washington
Merrill
Grand Army
Carlisle
Blair
Poore Honored With Dinner Over Reminiscences Book
A June 10 dinner in Washington honored Major Ben Perley Poore for finishing his two volume Reminiscences of Sixty Years at Washington. The illustrated work will be published in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmington
Ben. Perley Poore
Washington
Philadelphia
Senator Hoars Bill Introduced in Congress
Washington June 10 Senator Hoar introduced a bill allowing Congress to refer any pending claim payment grant or bounty bill to the Court of Claims for fact finding and a report on the matter in the house where the bill is pending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Hoar
House of Congress
United States
Court of Claims
Naval transfers name Jouett as inspection board president
Washington June 10 Rear Admiral James Jouett has been detached from command of the North Atlantic squadron and ordered to duty as president of the inspection board with headquarters in Washington. No officer has yet been chosen to command the squadron but a detail will be made before the squadron sails from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Jouett
Inspection Board
New York
Senate rejects Posey Wilson nomination for mint assayer
Washington June 10. In a secret session the Senate rejected Posey Wilsons nomination to be assayer of the Denver mint Cel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Posey
Wilson
Mint
Denver
Judiciary panel reports against Goodel nomination
Washington June 10 Judiciary committee reports adversely the nomination of Solicitor General Goodel. The development signals opposition in the Senate and prompts political maneuvering as resistance surfaces to the nominee's confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodel
Washington
Judiciary Committee
Asphalt Pavement Advocacy Before City Committee
Captain Green of the U S Army engineer corps testified on asphalt paving at Washington before the paving committee. He urged asphalt as cheaper and better long term, citing New York express companies backing slipperiness as unfounded. He offered to pave Devonshire Street and maintain it for ten years at five dollars per yard, suggesting daily street filth removal. Some members still preferred granite for heavily trafficked streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Green
Engineer Corps
U.S. A
Washington
City Hall
Green
Express Companies
New York
Devonshire Street
London
Paris
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers Session Report
Portsboro, Penn June 10 The committee on the good of the order rejected Powderly proposal to join the Knights of Labor and opposed the cooperative mall scheme federation of trades and nine hour day demand. Tomorrow manufacturers plan a new scale with boilings priced at 475 per ton on the 2 cent card, cutting 25 cents per ton from the workers’ scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron and Steel Workers
Portsbourg
Penn
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Federation of Trades
Alabama Democratic Governor Balloting Ends With Seay Lead
Montgomery June 10 The Democratic State convention opened at 9 am with four nominees for governor N H R Dawson H D Clayton J M McElroy and Thomas Seay. After the tenth ballot McElroy withdrew and the body adjourned to 10:30 pm The final ballot count Seay 259 Dawson 256 Clayton 218.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
N. H. R. Dawson
H. D. Clayton
J.M. McElroy
Thomas Seay
McElroy
Seay
Dawson
Clayton
Special grand jury called in Chelsea to indict Mrs Sloan
The county court in Chelsea Vermont convened and decided to summon a special grand jury to indict Mrs Sloan, the child murderer. Officers will summon the jurors today, and twelve new petit jurors have also been summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Sloan
Fishermen Rescued After Gloucester Schooner Sighting
A Cow Bay telegram reports the arrival of two men from the American fishing schooner Richard Gerring of Gloucester who were picked up at sea in latitude 43 53 and longitude unknown, indicating a maritime rescue operation near Cow Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanimax
Cow Bay
C. B
Richard Gerring
Gloucester
Bostons Whitewash New Yorks in tight nine inning game
The Boston nine defeated the New Yorks at the South End grounds before 4264 spectators in an errorless contest. Radbourn and Keefe pitched well, Hornung led off with a two base hit, and Wise made a standout defensive play and running catch. Final score shows Boston 2 and New Yorks 0 with strong fielding from both teams and a noted ovation for Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
South End Grounds
Bostons
Jim Mutric
Little Giants
Mutrie
Radbourn
Keefe
Tate
O'Rourke
Hornung
Sutton
Wise
Dorgan
Poorman
Morrill
O’rourke
Connor
Ewing
Ward
New York
Gillespie
Burdock
Johnston
Balla
Merrill
Philadelpina
Philadelphia Club
Washington Today
Lawrences edge Haverhills in close New England League game
In Lawrence Massachusetts the home team defeated the Haverhills 2 to 1 in a tight contest. Errors were few with one per side outside the batteries. Lawrences piled hits in the fifth inning, attendance about 800, Conway allowed the decisive runs while Willis shut the door late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW England League
Lawrence
Mass
Haverhills
Conway
Lawrences
Harvard Beats University of Pennsylvania in Well Played Game
Yesterday afternoon Holmes field hosted a sharp Harvard Pennsylvanian clash. Nichols starred with pitching and heavy hitting as Harvard forced errors and earned runs, totaling eight earned runs for Harvard and two for Pennsylvania. Final score showed Harvard 8 to 2 after solid defense and steady base running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Field
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Harvards
Nichols
PO. A. Ee
O'Hovey
Wilson
Mauver
Doron
Foster
O/Ely
Fagerly
Satta
Holden
Price
Willard
Hovey
University of Pennsylvanias
Allen
Mills
Donovans
Princeton
Princetons
Williams
Staten Island—Athletics
Metropolitans
Baltimore
Brooklyns
Baltimores
Cincinnati
Pittsburgs
Cincinnatis
Lawn Tennis Championship Opens in Hoboken Field
A large crowd attended the middle States lawn tennis championship at Hoboken cricket grounds. Notable entrant R. D. Sears observed as the finals are set for tomorrow. In singles second round H W Slocum defeated M G Post and R L Beekman beat J W Bucknall. Glynn and Keyser advanced in other matchups. Doubles saw Beekman and Slocum defeat Paton and Keyser while P S Sears and H W Sears beat Gignon and Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Middle States
Hoboken
United States
R. D. Sears
H. W. Slocum
M. G. Post
R. L. Beeckman
H. W. Sears
W. E. Gignon
M. S. Post
Strikers Cleared in Missouri Pacific Trial
The jury found thirteen Missouri Pacific Railroad Company workers not guilty on four charges related to the Southwestern railroad strike. The company seeks a new trial on three remaining counts, including inciting riots, impeding interstate traffic, and trespass.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Southwestern
Weekly Edition Sex Copies Mailed To One Address
A weekly edition known for explicit material was mailed to a single recipient at a confirmed address. The distribution involved five dollar charges per copy and prompted law enforcement review for distribution channels and compliance with mailing regulations.
Mystic Park Spring Meet Yields Wide Crowd and Close Finishes
On the Mystic Park track the Eastern circuit’s spring meeting drew its largest crowd as 2:30 pace and trot heats produced close finishes. Nina won the pace three straight heats with Ned Hanlan second and Stubby third. in trotters Sylvia dominated with three straight wins and Rockland Boy second.
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Stubby
Sancho
Ned Haanian
Mistire Park
John Trout
Beacon Park
Sylvia
Rysdyk Maid
Lizzie Perkins
Rockland Boy
Don Carlos
Star
Mattie K
Seeee
Parsimonious Salvini prized for candles and frugality
The Italian tragedian Salvini is famed for thrift in private life. He hoards candles, even packing trunks of wax from trips, and once bargained down a hotel rate to $4 a day, leaving handlers with nothing. He values health, avoids overwork, and has earned about $600,000, including $250,000 from America.
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Signor Salvini
Italy
Chizzola
Salvini
New York
San Francisco
America
AN EDITOR'S TRIBULATIONS IN DONOUGH GA WEEKLY
An editor recounts a four day charabanc of mule rides and delinquents in Donough Georgia. He lists miles rode hats whipped meals missed and cash and corn collected then offers to sell a printing office and hints at job prospects. He jokes about becoming a night clerk in an Arkansas hotel and asks for a reply with a stamp.
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Jim Alexander
Cole
Arkansas
Chicago's Brogue and the Irish in the Lakeside City
The Louisville Courier Journal notes Chicago's Irish population is expanding and Americans there are adopting Irish speech. Visitors hear native-born Chicagoans with genuine brogue as daily contact with the Irish element grows. Recent riots by Irish residents may boost the brogue's popularity in the Lakeside city.
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Beecher
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