Multiple Political and Local Notices Highlight 1889 Dispatches
The civil service rider of the legislative appropriation bill will be ruled today with a vote on the bill likely Tuesday. Testimony on Senator Payne's seat is thin and the case may not proceed. Many Bureau of Engraving employees face discharge if the sundry civil appropriation bill passes as is. Alabama Democrats nominate Thomas Lely for Governor and renominate the party ticket. The Pittsburg typographical convention refuses to join the Knights of Labor and adjourns to meet in Buffalo next year. President Cleveland declines to let the sultan of Turkey present a wedding gift to Mrs. Cleveland. Maine Republicans express confidence in the coming campaign. Secretary Bayard learns of Mormon missionary activity in Switzerland prompting migration to Utah. Plans discuss a large Masock building in Newport, Kentucky. Gloucester fishermen plan to comply with the law rather than arm vessels. Lawrence city Treasurer Patrick Murphy is nominated postmaster. Vermont Democrats schedule their state convention at Montpelier July 22. President Cleveland may attend Bangor fairs in August and September. A fire devastates Litchfield Connecticut destroying the courthouse hotel and business blocks, about 100000 dollars lost. Notables intend to attend the Webster statue dedication at Concord, New York, June 17. Bishop Hendricken of Providence dies.
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Payne
Bureau of Engraving
Washington
Democrats
Alabama
Thomas Lely
Utah
Newport
K. 1
Gloucester
Patrick Murphy
Lawrence
Vermont
Montpelier
Cleveland
Bangor
Court House
Litchfield
Conn
Webster
Concord
Hendricken
Tarawera eruption leaves villages destroyed and lava flows
The article reports that entire villages were destroyed by the Tarawera volcanic eruption while political figures like Mr Gladstone and Mr Chamberlain are mentioned in parliamentary and electoral contexts. The Duke of Westminster's colt Ormonde is noted as winning another prize amid the upheaval.
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Belfast
Gladstone
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Crawford Duke
Tarawera
Duke of Westminster
Ormonde
Closing Races and City Affairs in Mystic Park and Boston
In Mystic Park the 2:20 class trotters closed their circuit races as Yhne Governor and staff attended the Framingham encampment and First Brigade review. The Children's Aid Society met at Pine Farm and the Dedham boys home was dedicated under the Children’s Friend Society. The Boston team beat New York 10 to 0, while stock market activity was dull aside from New York and New England. Water Power directors schedule a June 21 stockholder meeting to approve the preferred stock act. Kesrsage Mining Company voters authorize capital up to 1,250,000 dollars for 50,000 shares.
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Mystic Park
Framingham
Children’s Aid
Pine Farm
Bostons
New Yorks
Children’s Friend Society
Dedham
Senate
New York
New England
Water Power
Kesrsage Mining Company
Gloucester fishermen deny plans to fish Canadian waters
Gloucester owners deny arming vessels or entering provincial harbors to bait. They seek clarity on the three mile limit and equal privileges with provincial boats, plus a mutually amicable treaty to protect the US fishing industry.
Reception for Governor Hill at Parker House on June 18
Governor David B. Hill of New York will attend a Bay State Club reception at the Parker House in Boston on Friday June 18 at 1 PM. He will be joined by his secretary Colonel Rice and three other gentlemen with invitations sent to prominent New England politicians and Boston federal officers. Congressmen Collins and Lovering are listed as attendees. The visit includes calls on Governor Robinson and President Eliot of Harvard University and other local points of interest, signaling a major event for the Bay State Club and its Democratic guests.
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David B. Hill
New York
Bay State Club
Parker House
Colonel Rice
New England
Boston
Collins and Lovering
Governor Hill
Robinson
Eliot
Harvard University
Weather outlook and observations from June 11 1886
For New England states warmer fair weather with southerly winds. Eastern states see slightly warmer fair weather with southerly winds. Southern states fair weather with nearly steady temperatures. Mississippi to Texas expect local rains and steady temperatures. Boston observations show clear to fair with light winds. some stations report cloudy or foggy conditions.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. A
Boston
Elsticel
Pele Eizte
Eastport
Cloudy Portland
Ceye
Fair Mt
Clear Wees
Clear Block Island
Aloady
Bavannan
Cneeee
Dacksonville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Murphy Nominated for Lawrence postmaster amid party protests
President nominates Patrick Murphy for Lawrence postmaster over Democratic committee wishes. Local opposition from mill and bank men challenges Breen’s appointment. Mayor Breen and General Collins backed Murphy’s candidacy with mixed reaction from Congressmen. Also reports Boston Red Sox beating New Yorks 12 to 1 and 17 hits. Philadelphia beats Washington in tenth inning with notable base running.
Gladstone deflects inquiry into Cork Catholic altar kneeling
In the House of Commons Mr Gladstone declines to probe reports that the Earl of Aberdeen knelt at Cork Cathedral altar. He warns such questioning could stir religious discord while noting the Belfast riots are under Morley inquiry. He restates Parliament may reconvene after elections if Ireland policy is disapproved.
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London
Mr. Gladstone
House of Commons
William Johnson
Earl of Aberdeen
Cork
Gladstone
Edward James Saunderson
Belfast
Morley
Ireland
Dublin
Childs
Chamberlain's Manifesto Stirs London Political Debate
The manifesto brands Irish proposals as condemned by Liberal leaders of the century. It asserts a plan to expand land ownership, establish popular local self government, and grant England Scotland Wales greater local influence while asserting Parliament supremacy and downplaying Ireland's national aspirations.
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London
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Ormonde Wins Hardwicke Stakes at Ascot
At Ascot today the Duke of Westminster's three year old bay colt Ormonde won the Hardwicke Stakes. The Alexandra plate saw only three starters with Blue Grass, a six year old chestnut, ridden by Jrom, taking victory.
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Ormonde
London
Ascot
Duke of Westminster
Mr. R. Cray
Jrom
Mr. Keene
Blue Grass
Bishop Hendricken Dies After Long Service in Providence
The Rt Rev Thomas Francis Hendricken bishop of Providence died at the episcopal residence in Providence after a illness marked by asthma. Born in Kilkenny Ireland in 1827 he served as pastor in Waterbury and West Winsted and built churches schools and a convent. He was the first bishop of Providence appointed in 1872 and oversaw rapid expansion of parishes and schools including a cathedral nearing completion. Final arrangements await Archbishop Williams of Boston.
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Providence
Thomas Francis Hendricken
Hendricken
Pawtuxet
Thas
O'Leary
Ely
Carr
Piood
Ireland
Duke of Ormond
the Boyne
St. Kyran’s College
Kilkenny
Royal College of Maynooth
O'Reilly
Hartford
America
O’reilly
Holy See
Newport
Woonsocket
West Winsted
Conn
Board of Education of
Waterbury
Pius IX
Rome
Leo XIII
the Precious Blood
the Sacred Heart
Wall River
Bay View
Elmhurst
Archbishop Williams
Boston
Orpheus Society Debuts New Rooms With Slander Party
The Orpheus Musical Society celebrated moving into 27 Boylston Street with a reception for about 125 members and guests. performances included Moblers Das Meer baritone W B Phelps Fritz Giese violoncellos Gardner Lamson Carl Pflueger Engelsbergs Heini Fiddler of Stater with Albert von Raalte on violin and Carl Pflueger conducting. The new quarters include a committee room billiard hall reading parlor concert hall and eleven rooms lit by Edison lights with Emil Carlsen still life studies on display.
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Orpheus Musical Society
Boylston Street
Mobler
W. B. Phelps
Fritz Giese
Music Hall
Gardner Lamson
Carl Pflueger
Engelsberg
Heini
Stater
Albert von Raalte
Leon Keach
Emil Carlsen
Edison
Otto Wallburg
W.L. Potter
Messrs. A. Gieger
J. L. Moriarty
W. H. Friazell
A. A. Folsom
Providence Railroad
B. Woolfenden
Cunard
Pavonia
J. M. Rodocanachi
William Seymour
Boston Museum
E. N. R. Thayer
George W. Chadwick
J. Appleton Brown
Frank A. Brown
Harry Richards
Alexander Young
Horace Jordan
Dan Maguinnis
Franklin Hunt
Charles
Disastrous Fire Destroys Litchfield’s Mansion House
Fire in Litchfield Connecticut destroys the Mansion House court house and business blocks on South street. Loss estimated at $100000. County library and Kilbourns library perish. Multiple insured firms and individuals incur heavy damages. Court house insured for $3000 may prompt move of county seat along the Naugatuck railroad.
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Litchfield
Waterbury
Conn
J.S. Beckwith
Wessells & Smith
EF. A. Shepard
D. C. Kilbourn
Naugatuck
Civil Service Rider Debated in House Amid Partisan Fights
In Washington June 11 Findlay assails the civil service rider as bare demagogy while Compton defends Veazie the Baltimore post office controversy and party factions clash over reform and loyalty. The House adjourns after a cluttered session as a ruling on the amendment is awaited. Morrison and Spooner address other measures including steam vessel licensing and Wisconsin death tribute. The army appropriation bill also advances.
House action on trade unions and civil service rules in Senate bill debate
The House debated a senate bill to legalize national trade unions and discussed amendments to the Atlantic and Pacific land forfeiture bill. Significant portions covered salaries including the President and Vice President, civil service changes, and committee procedures. The session adjourned after approving a reduced public printer salary and deferring contentious clauses to tomorrow.
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Washington
O'Neill
Missouri
Senate
House
O’ Neill
Cobb
Indiana
Committee On Public Lands
Messrs. Morrison
Holman
Randall
Pennsylvania
Morrison
Weu
Allen
Mississippi
Findlay
Maryland
Buncombe
Bayne
McKinley
Senate debate on Northern Pacific land grants and government vs corporations
In Washington on the Senate floor discussions centered on the Northern Pacific railroad land grants and the balance of power between government and corporations. Senators cited 179 million acres of grants from 1860 to 1875 and the current value of lands, with varying views on forfeiture and policy implications for national commerce.
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Washington
Senate
Whithorne
George
Congress
Republic of France
Empire of
Germany
Teller
Sherman
Casaco
Northwest
Eustis
United States
Paine's Furniture Company Catalog Promotes Desk Finishes
Roll top desks of fine finish and late improvements at the manufactory of Paine's Furniture Company. 48 Canal street illustrated catalogue mailed free.
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Paine’s Furniture Company
Canal Street
National Republican reports on engravings bureau layoffs
Washington June 11 Special The National Republican says Graves head of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing planned 250 layoffs on July 1 but Graves denies any such step though some discharge may occur if the sundry civil appropriation bill passes in its present form The bill fixes 734 positions and the bureau now has about 1 9 9 names with Friday work at 666 The payroll shifts reflect changes tied to note printing proposals and Dawes bill impacts Most appointments by Graves total less than a dozen and most workers are Republicans
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Washington
National Republican
Bureau
Dawes
Graves
Ohio Republicans Seek Senate Inquiry Over Payne Fight
Washington dispatch reports mixed momentum for a probe into Payne's senatorial election. The Senate elections committee will decide soon whether to investigate after Congressman Little's arguments. Despite Republican support, members doubt unseating Payne and worry over a censuring report without removing him.
Secretary Declines Turkish Wedding Gift to Mrs Cleveland
Washington June 11 The Secretary of State reports a cable from Minister Cox in Constantinople that the Sultan wishes to send a wedding present to Mrs Cleveland. The President declines the compliment citing constitutional concerns and telegraphs his refusal to accept the gift.
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Cleveland
Washington
Cox
Constantinople
Turkey
al Dultan
Maine Republicans Optimistic Start To Campaign
Washington dispatch reports Maine Republicans feel happy about the outlook at the campaign’s outset Rep Reed says it is the best early start he can remember The administration's slow fisheries policy is cited as aiding the Republican effort.
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Washington
Maine
Reed
Democratic Headquarters Assigned in Washington D C
The Democratic congressional committee selects quarters at 1408 H street and will soon prepare them for work. They are near the Republican headquarters on Fifteenth street where Secretary McPherson is organizing documents and reviewing the field.
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Democratic
Washington
Democratic Congressional Committee
H Street
Republican
Fifteenth Street
McPherson
Mackerel Fleet Tangles With Canadian Cruisers Off Canso
American seiners anchored in Canso era faced cruiser Moulette near Chedabucto bay as captains argued over the 1818 treaty limits on transshipment and fresh fish sales. The dispute centers on port Mungrave Port Hawkesbury and the three mile limit, with implications for US fishing and Canadian control.
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Hariras
N. S
Canso Harbor
North Bay
Chedabucto Bay
Moulette
Lorway
Houlette
Gloucester
Annie Jordan
Nova Scotia
William Ross
Halifax
Marine
Foster
United States
Phelan
Ross
Port Mulgrave
Port Hawkesbury
Strait of Canso
Boston
Canada
Cuba
Bond Y
New York
Canso
Patrick Murphy Nominated for Lawrence Postmaster
Lawrence announces Patrick Murphy as postmaster designate amid surprise. Murphy, born in Ireland in 1839, moved to Lawrence as a boy, worked at local papers, supervised water works finance, led Catholic Herald, and has served as city treasurer under both parties. Residents expect little change to office staff. he sits on the civil service board and resides at 15 Cross Street.
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Lawrence
Patrick Murphy
Murphy
Washington
Dromord
Tipperary County
Ireland
America
Vanguard
Lawrence Sentinel
Lance Water Works
Urphy
Sentinel
Catholic Herald
Herald Publishing Company
Cross Street
Civil Service Board
Murphy Named Postmaster After Lawrence Contest
Lawrence reports Patrick Murphy appointed postmaster after a long contest. Former postmaster Morrill, in service since 1861, retires June 16. Murphy praised for genial manner and admirable treasury work. will take office after July 1 as Insurance Commissioner Tarbox and others send congratulations.
Dedication of New Children's Friend Home in Dedham
The Boston Children’s Friend Society opened a rural boys home on the Charles B Shaw estate in Dedham. About 400 guests attended the dedication as donors outlined $16,000 raised for the project with $13,000 spent on the Shaw estate. Mrs Bennett will serve as matron and the grounds feature eight acres, orchards, and ample facilities for the boys.
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Boston Children’s Friend Society
Dedham
Boston
Charles B. Shaw
East
Mt. Vernon
Auburn
Stonehaven
Boston & Providence
Ernest Adams
Trull
Addison Boyden
Clarendon Street
Bennett
Mt. Hope
Jonathan A. Lane
Lane
Shaw
Rutland Street
Longwood Minstrels
J. B. Seabury
S. C. Beach
A. M. Backus
Governor's Day Parade At South Framingham Encampment
Massachusetts militia displayed a premier Governor's Day program at the South Framingham encampment led by Gov Robinson with staff. Infantry regiments, Battery B artillery, Gatling guns, and mortars showcased disciplined drill, precision marching, and impressive field demonstrations in calm weather.
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