Paris sidewalk coffee idea praised by Herald in Boston
The Herald endorses sidewalk coffee tables on Tremont Street opposite the Common as in Paris, and suggests trying the Paris Boulevard concept in Boston. The note also promotes summer uniforms for waiters and bell boys, and advertises a wide range of outdoor summer goods from G. W. Simmons & Co. at 32 to 44 North Street, Boston.
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Tremont Street
Paris
The
Herald
Paris Boulevard
Boston
Weather Indications for New England and New York
For twenty four hours from 7 am Friday June 24 southerly winds and rain with nearly stationary temperatures in New England and eastern New York. Brattle Hill Observatory reports rain for the night followed by clearing weather in the morning.
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Washington
New England
New York
Brive Hill Observatory
Observations Elsewhere Meteorological Record
Yesterday's weather record summarizes the meteorological observations from all stations up to 10 p.m. Each station recorded time-synchronized data, providing a unified snapshot of temperatures wind directions and sky conditions across locations. The report notes consistency in readings and highlights any minor variations between stations.
Death by self poisoning shocks Haverhill cook
New York on June 23 reports the steamer Taormina from Hamburg arriving as news breaks. James F. King, a cook at a Haverhill restaurant, killed himself by lacing a bread slice with rat poison and eating it, a deliberate act stated in authorities’ notes.
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New York
Taormina
Hamburg
James F. King
Haverhill
Regatta winners and town news from Marblehead to Brattleboro
This morning's items report Sloop Mayflower and schooner Sachem winning classes in the Eastern Yacht Club regatta off Marblehead. Other notes include political and social happenings from New Hampshire to Brattleboro, with trials, com mencement exercises, and public figures involved.
City Weather And School Graduations Noted In City Events
Rain gives way to clear weather as the city schedules high and grammar school graduation exercises. Boston College and Normal Art School announce ceremonies with prizes and degrees. Cour de Lion Commandery departs for its Maine pilgrimage, while Longwood hosts a Germantown Cricket Club match. The Edna wins second class Sara in the Boston Club regatta, Pfaff cup secured. Finance report and alumni reception updates also noted amid a stock market decline impacting several firms.
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State Prohibitory Association
Charlestown
Boston College
Cour de Lion Commandery
Knights Templars
Maine
Germantown
Longwood
Edna
Sara
Boston
City Point
New England Conservatory of Music and
College of Music
San Diego
Atchison
New York
New England
A Tariff Conference With Democratic Leaders In Washington
Washington June 23 Special Democratic congressional leaders are in Washington amid speculation of an early tariff and surplus conference. They hope to meet Carlisle to hear his views. The vacancy in the Supreme Court prompts talk of various candidates though Lamar is favored. A possible extra session depends on the President, who may plan a Western trip to St. Louis in September. Assistant Secretary Maynard left Washington for Amherst College graduation exercises.
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Washington
Carlisle
Lamar
St. Louis
Maynard
Amherst
Mass
Amherst College
Jefferson Davis on flags in Danville inquiry
Jefferson Davis declines to speak at the Danville Farmers' and Mechanics' Institute and denounces War Department orders to return captured flags. He argues the flags belong to states, not the national Capitol, noting few regular troops in the North and questioning the capture tally of 560 Confederate flags.
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Danville
Jefferson Davis
Volunteer Army of the North
National Capitol
New Hampshire Veterans to Meet at Weirs in August
Laconia New Hampshire June 28 Arrangements are moving rapidly for the annual reunion of the New Hampshire Veteran Association to be held at Weirs in August. Distinguished guests include General John C Fremont and wife General J C Black six Governors of New England and others.
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Laconia
N. H
New Hampshire Veteran Association
Weirs
John C. Fremont
J. C. Black
New England
Madison Avenue Garden Sale Recorded for 1 Million
New York on June 23 recorded the deed transferring the Madison Avenue Garden property to James T. Woodward for 1 000 000 dollars. He then erected an amusements building on the site of the present structure ULC.
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New York
Madison Avenue Garden
James T. Woodward
ULC
Banquet of Consuls in London Honors Queen Victoria
United States Consul General Waller presided at a jubilee banquet at the Hotel Metropole in London attended by about two hundred guests from forty nations. Speeches by Waller and David Dudley Field praised Queen Victoria as a victorious era of commerce and international harmony.
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London
United States
Waller
Hotel Metropole
Corporation of London
David Dudley Field
Mr. Field
Suit Against The Times In Libel Case
London June 23 Frank Hugh O'Donnell former MP for Dungarvan and ex vice president of the Home Rule confederation has sued the Times for libel. The action stems from an article about his letter correcting the paper on alleged Parnellism with Irish crimes. Expected issues include Parnellism and crime.
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TIMES
London
Frank Hugh O'Donnell
Dungarvan
Home Rule Confederation
the Times
O’donnell
Green Flag Hauled Down During Bantry Bay Incident
In Bantry Bay Mr William M Murphy nationalist MP hoisted a green flag aboard his yacht. The Shannon's crew ordered marines to haul it down and remove the flag. The Bantry regatta may be postponed in protest as the Shannon departs.
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William M. Murphy
Bantry Bay
Shannon
Bantry
Royal pageant and political shifts in Europe
In Aldershot a large ceremony saw the Prince of Wales with monarchs and princes reviewing 12,000 troops. Governorship changes present Sir Henry Blake to Newfoundland. Britain considers proroguing Parliament mid August as Unionists weigh proposed supplementary crimes. A Hawkesbury train wreck kills seven and injures forty. Rumors float that King Milan of Serbia may abdicate.
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London
Prince of Wales
Greece
Denmark
Belgium
Saxony
Crown Prince of
Germany
Lord Wolseley
Duke of Cambridge
Aldershot
Henry Blake
Bahama Islands
George Des Vaux
Newfoundland
Suppery
N.S. W
Hawkesbury Railway
Vienna
Milan of
Servia
Maine Universalists Convene in Calais for Third Day
In Calais Maine on June 23 the Maine Universalist convention held a 5 PM prayer meeting led by Rev Q H Shinn of Deering and an 8 PM service led by Stanford Mitchell of Boston. A 9:30 AM business session followed with Treasurer Richard Dresser reporting begin funds of 24903.0 and year expenditures 838.94. The group adopted a resolution opposing the death penalty and praising humane punishment. Officers elected include President Henry I Lord and Vice Presidents Marion Crosby and A D Knight. The annual convention date was moved to June's first Tuesday after the first Monday.
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Maine Universalist Convention
Q. H. Shinn
Deering
Stanford Mitchell
Boston
Richard Dresser
Auburn
Universalist Church
State of
Maine
R. H. Aldrich
Henry I. Lord
Bangor
Marion Crosby
Portland
A. D. Knight
Hallowell
W. W. Hooper
Crone
W.S. Perkins
Lewiston
G.@. Hamilton
Marion Crosley
Pacific Railroad Inquiry Reveals Stock Interests Of Adams Dillon Ames
Traffic Manager Kimball testified before the Pacific railroad investigation committee that Charles Francis Adams Sidney Dillon and Fred L Ames held stock in the Argentine Smelting Company at Kansas City. Adams stated no favors would be shown to the firm and rebates had been given to the Boston and Colorado Smelting Company in which ex Senator Hill is connected, though not ample.
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Adams
Union Pacific
Boston & Colorado
United States
Hill
London Standard Panel on President Cleveland Letter
A London despatch in the World quotes the Standard praising President Cleveland's letter to the Queen as superior in merit and weight yet notes stylistic contrasts. It highlights the use of "Great and good friend" and the archaic royal sign off, observing U.S. shifts away from old forms as democracy evolves and Americans seek culture and a sovereign of their own.
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New York
London
Standard
Cleveland
America
United States
Neaa
Atlantic
First Witness Testifies in Sharp Broadway Trial
The New York trial hearings begin with Bond Clerk Foote recounting a January 1885 payment of 12 750 in large denomination bills for 10 000 in United States registered bonds after the Broadway franchise grant. Other bank officials and a stenographer discuss mortgage payments, testimony admissibility, and bond records as the court adjourns after the day’s proceedings.
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New York
Jacob Sharp
Foote
First National Bank
Patrick Farley
United States
James Quinlan
Emigrant Savings Bank
Alderman McQuade
Thomas Sampson
Barrett
Harris A. Carell
Broadway
Semple
Sharp
Senate Committee
Nicoll
Conkling
Anderman Fullgraff
John Keenan
Alderman DeLacy
Keenan
Supreme Court
William H. Bird
Bird
Cornell Four Arrives in Worcester for Intercollegiate Rowing
The Cornell four entered for the intercollegiate regatta due July 5 arrived in Worcester from Philadelphia where they attempted to race Pennsylvania for the Childs cup. Albert Hamin coaches the crew with Teemer assisting. Bowdoin is expected tomorrow.
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Worcester
Cornell
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Yale
Albert Hamin
Teemer
Bowdoin
Gardiner Held on $20,000 Bail in Rhode Island Case
Providence reports Harry Gardiner facing a $20,000 bail after charges tied to the Gardiner vs Steere dispute. Earlier the $5,000 damages suit for alleged assault was dismissed for clerk’s fees non payment, and Gardiner’s attorney Thomas F. Cosgrove countersued his former client for $10,000 claiming blackmail in open court.
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Gardiner
Providence
Harry Gardiner
Henry J. Steere
Court of Common Pleas
Thomas F. Cosgrove
Steere
Fashionable Wedding at Gloucester
Gloucester June 23 A fashionable wedding was held at the residence of George P Rust. Warren A Bennett of Bennett Bros wed Miss Mabel Rust youngest daughter of George P Rust. Rev W H Rider officiated before relatives and guests. The couple received costly gifts and will tour then reside locally.
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Gloucestver
George P. Rust
Warren A. Bennett
Bennett Bros
Mabel Rust
W. H. Rider
Theie
Salvation Army Discouraged by Rain at Weirs Camp
Laconia New Hampshire June 23 The Salvation Army camp at Weirs has faced four days of rain. Attendance is down and many participants are leaving. Meetings will run through Monday with a grand baptismal service planned for Sunday.
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Salvation Army
Laconia
N. H
Weirs
Pawtucket Defeats Germantown In CrickEt Match 77 to 62
Proyipencr June 23 rain varied but cricket went on as Germantown and Pawtucket elevens faced off. Pawtucket, aided by Longwoods and Gauls players, delivered solid play to win 77 to 62 over Germantown and Pawtucket prevailed.
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Germantown
Pawtucket
George Ee
Longwoods
Mersey
Embezzler Wilson Remanded With Books to Be Produced
Wilson the defaulting treasurer of the Delaware Canal Company was brought before the county judge in Toronto Ontario and remanded until Saturday for production of the company books and witness hearings for the prosecution. Steam yacht Tidal Wave at New Bedford sunk Wednesday night likely due to a hole chewed by rats in the hull.
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Ont
Wilson
Delaware Canal Company
New Bedford
McGlynn Attacks Rome In Fiery Lecture Denouncing Catholic Church
Burrano New York June 23 Father McGlynn formerly of St Stephen s Church New York states he is the Martin Luther of the nineteenth century and defies the pope. In an interview he condemns church authority and asserts Rome cannot enforce discipline over him. He calls the Roman machine merciless and obstinate, urges national development and criticizes clerical subservience to temporal power. Bishop Ryan notes Buffalo clergy stay away.
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N. Y
Father McGlynn
St. Stephen’s Church
New York City
Martin Luther
Post
Liedertafel Hall
Ryan
Buffalo
George
McGlynn
Amy
Rome
Corrigan
Sam
New York
Chickering Hall
Gallileo
Ireland
America
Washington
Sugland Dies by Own Action in Brattleboro Jail
John Sugland, accused in the murder of Helen C. Burt whose body was found in the Connecticut River, hanged himself in his Brattleboro cell. A preliminary exam had begun, and witnesses warned of damaging testimony. Police found a revolver and knife in his shack, as Cartledge prepared to testify about Sugland’s admission of guilt.
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Brarrieboro
John Sugland
Helen C. Burt
Connecticut River
Town Hall
Jake Cartledge
Sugland
Addie
Cartledge
Rail wreck near Snowy Creek curve in Maryland
A broken B and O rail caused an express train wreck near Snowy Creek curve Oakland Maryland yesterday. The mail car and passenger coaches plunged forty feet. An unknown tramp riding between engine and mail car was killed. Wounded include postal clerks William H. Wiley Harry Worthington James Domer W. C. Hess Mrs Emma Stayner and Mr Cummings. None of the injuries expected to be fatal.
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Oakland
Baltimore & Ohio
Snowy Creek
William H. Wiley
Harry Worthington
James Domer
W. C. Hess
Emma Stayner
Cummings
Essex Institute rose show at Plummer Hall yesterday
The Essex Institute annual rose show at Plummer Hall featured hardy roses with Judge J B F Osgood taking first prize of 3 dollars for best display and C H Fifield second. J M Ward won 3 dollars for best bouquet and Hannah Rose displayed a 150 year old rose. Salem school exhibitions start next week. Farley estate sold at West avenue auction to Frank M. Winn for 2825 dollars. First Heavy Artillery Association voted to hold its reunion at Haggett's Pond Andover on August 11.
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Essex Institute
Plummer Hall
J. B. F. Osgood
C. H. Fifield
Tucker D. Williams
J. M. Ward
Peabody
Hannah Rose
Salem
William M. Hill
Farley
West Avenue
Frank M. Winn
First Heavy Artillery Association
Haggett’s Pond
Andover
Butterworth to resign as American Telephone president
Washington June 23. The Honorable Benjamin Butterworth of Ohio will resign the presidency of the American Telephone Company in a few days. He will personally ensure stockholders get refunds, especially those who joined due to his ties. He cites the exposure of Trasher as a promoter as a severe blow and notes prospects depend on new management and conditions.
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Washineton
Benjamin Butterworth
Ohio
American Telephone Company
Butterworth
Trger
Fidelity Bank in Cincinnati Frauds and Jail Stints
In Crxcrnatt on June 23 Vice President Harper and Cashier Hopkins of the Fidelity Bank remained in jail after bondsmen surrendered them. Assistant Cashier Baldwin’s bondsmen stayed with him. Broker J. F. Wiltshire, who tried to manipulate Chicago markets using Fidelity checks, was arrested for aiding and abetting misapplied funds, posting $5,000 bonds. United States Controller Trenholm seized the bank, dismissed clerks, and installed his men as directors investigated rumors of unmercantile conduct involving Harper Baldwin Hopkins and others. Zimmerman resigns as Harper’s associate after assets are found far below prior estimates. In Cincinnati the clearing house committee reviewed American Exchange National Bank, finding it solvent, while Cincinnati Fidelity losses reach $298,000.
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Hopkins
Fidelity Bank
Baldwin
J. F. Wiltshire
Chicago
United States
Trenholm
Powell
Chamber of Commerce
E. L. Harper
Ammi Baldwin
Benjamin E. Hopkins
Eugene Zimmerman
American Exchange National Bank
Cincinnati Fidelity
Still Stuck in the Mud Providence Afloat Off Newport
The lightening steamer Providence ashore on Dyers Island faces another high water attempt to refloat tonight. River Queen City of Fitchburg Dexter Cohasset Reliance Fairy, Young America, and other craft massed at the site to aid, with Boston and New York officials arriving to oversee the salvage. Early reports suggest the pulling effort may fail.
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R. I
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Dyer’s Island
River Queen
City of
Boston
New York
Knights of Labor Price List Nullified by Shoe and Leather Association
At a June meeting, the Shoe and Leather Association declared sections 8 and 4, agreed May 18 with the Knights of Labor, null and void due to failure to agree on a price list. Section 3 proposed joint efforts to set official price lists. Section 4 kept the old list until new lists are ready. All price lists with the Knights of Labor are declared off. The final result is undetermined.
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Knights of Labor
Multiple tragedies and labor events punctuate brief news items
NEWS IN BRIEF reports LE Deboer’s suicide in St Paul after gambling losses, a 50-year-old Daily News ad clerk’s suspected self kill, and Moses Speights’s fatal attack on a keeper at Randall’s Island. It notes silver chasers leaving Knights of Labor, Derby railroad offers, Spencer strike end, a Republican convention idea, the Charleston cruiser sternpost cast in San Francisco, and Bowdoin crew training for the July intercollegiate regatta.
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New York
St. Paul
Minn
Max Marcus
New York Daily News
Moses J. Speights
House of Refuge
Randall's Island
New York Harbor
William Edgar Cole
Knights of Labor
York
New Haven
Conn
Derby Railroad
Spencer
Lasters
Bottomers
Republican Club of
Henry Gleasonay
Charleston
San Francisco
Cal
Bowdoin University
Messrs
Gales
Varney
Jackson
Lyman
Fred Plaisted
Brunswick
Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester
Eastern Yacht Club Regatta Lights Up Winds and Splashes
The Eastern Yacht Club regatta finally sailed after two postponements with strong south southeast winds and heavy rain. Mayflower leads Galatea in first class, while Sachem overhauls Iroquois and Gitana to claim top position in the schooner class as Ocean Gem suffers a shaft break and is towed in.
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Stamford
Edith
Adelita
Ocean Gem
Viking
Wanderer
Storm King
Colonel Taylor
Gem
Marblehead
Burgess
Tinker’s Island
America
Harding
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