Rhode Island Democrats Nominate Ex Governor Davis
At the Rhode Island Democratic State convention in Music Hall ex Governor John W. Davis was nominated for governor. The party also re nominated Lt. Governor Howard W. Smith and other officers, with resolutions condemning prohibitory liquor laws and urging reforms.
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Music Hall
Davis
State Central Committee
Hugh J. Carroll
Charles H. Page
F. L. O'Reilly
Woonsocket
John W. Davis
Howard W. Smith
Newport
Howay
Ain
Ziba O. Slocum
John G. Perry
Major
D. McGuinness
Perry
Democratic Party
Rhode Island
Grover Cleveland
New Hampshire Votes on Constitutional Amendments
The state reports a mix of outcomes with most amendments adopted except the prohibitory measure, aided by strong female polling in Nashua and Portsmouth. City results show Nashua in favor of prohibition by 179, while Dover and Concord reject it by wide margins.
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Norra Conway
N. H
Carroll County
Sterieton
Claremont
Sullivan
Banner County
Hanover
Naval plan and Samoa tensions drive US toward war options
Admiral Porter discusses preemptive measures against Germany amid Samoa volatile scene. He cites blockades and shipping disruption as tools to pressure Berlin while building a robust navy. Reports from New York and Maxpren detail Adams and Nipsic crew views, native support for Yankee rule, and anticipated German actions.
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Admiral Porter
The
Evening Star
Nipsic
Bismarck
United States
Germany
Gemany
France
England
League Island
Philadelphia
Navy Yard
Samoa
New York
Michael Sullivan
Adams
San France
Sullivan
Anuary
Eber
Camp
Hasse
Maxpren
John M. Hawley
Hawley
Washington d
Bayard
New Zealand
San Francisco
Sama
New Zealan
Canada’s Steamship Policy and Subsidized Atlantic Lines
Canada adopts a steamship policy promoting subsidized lines on the Halifax to Bermuda route, with New Atlantic Mails extending service to Winter Port. The plan aims to boost coastal trade, connect markets, and ensure reliable passenger and freight mobility along the Atlantic coast.
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Halifax
Bea
Winter Port
Ottawa
Srrcran
Dominion
St. John
N. B
Canadian Pacific
Weather Forecast for New England and Eastern New York
For twenty four hours the region will see fair and stationary temperatures. By Wednesday night cooler southwesterly winds are expected to follow.
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New England
New York
Late ship news reports arrivals and arrivals list
New York dispatch lists steamers Edith Godden Montego Bay Wergeland Laguna Colon Aspinwall Sirius Rio Janeiro Martello Hull as arrived noting traffic from various routes. The report provides a concise catalog of ships and origins active in the period.
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New York
Edith Godden
Montego Bay
Wergeland
Laguna
Colon
Aspinwall
Sirius
Rio Janeiro
Martello
Hull
Franklin Hall Accountants Loss Business Listing
Franklin Hall, accountant, lists address at No. 244 Washington Street, Boston.
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Franklin Hall
Buisvinle
Washington Bt
Bosto
Boston News Briefs from City Page Highlights
This morning's news covers a fair cooler weather outlook in the city. Reports on the Boston Life Underwriters Association monthly meeting and school committee actions from last evening. A Senate debate on the Beverly Farms case and a heavy defeat for municipal suffrage in the House accompany bill moves to increase Old Colony stock by 3 million dollars. Meetings at Tremont Temple support constitutional prohibition. The Bostonian Society votes to admit women members. Mayor Hart announces further sewer department removals.
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Berry
House of Correction
South Boston
Beverly Farms
Senate
House
Old Colony
Tremont Temple
Friends of Constitutional Prohibition
The
Bostonian Society
Hart
Rhode Island House OKs Naval Reserve Battalion Bill
Rhode Island House committee reports favorably on creating a naval reserve battalion and the bill passes with an amendment for separate enrollment of naval militia. The measure aims to add two companies at an estimated cost under $25 per man, with U S government providing arms and ships for training.
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Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Aldace F. Walker
Interstate Commerce Railway Association
Commercial Congress
Washington
Senate
Pacific Railroads
Chicago
New York
Rhode Island House
Naval Reserve Battalion
Fall River
R. I
House Committee On
House Committee
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Rhode Island Yacht Lab
Dyer
Rennis
Hunter
Louis Kranz
Aaoe Joslin
Samuel Austin
Burrell Bartlett
General Assembly
Great Lakes
United States
Hersel
Parnell Commission Hears Bank Receipts and Libel Suit
The Parnell commission resumed with an accountant unable to trace recipients of funds from the Hibernian Bank. Receipts and disbursements of the Land League and National League are noted, including £1000 from America and £8000 from Australia and New Zealand in 1883. A Cork reporter admitted paying a police informant, provoking a courtroom stir and contempt order. The Times seeks examination of Mr Parnell's private bank account as Sir Charles Russell plans a three week adjournment for his side.
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Parnell Commission
Hibernian Bank
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Australia
New Zealand
National League
Henry James
the Times
Parnell
The
National Bank
Coffee
Cork
Times
Hannen
Webster
O’kelly
Sir Charles Russell
Parnellites
Gladstonian Victory In Barnsley Election
London report shows Lord Compton elected in the Barnsley division to fill the Kenney vacancy. He polled 6232 votes while Bruce Wentworth received 3781. In the prior contest Kenney had 5425 and Wentworth 2917.
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London
Barnsley
Yorkshire
House of Commons
Courtney Stanhope Kenney
Lord Compton
Gladstonian
Bruce Wentworth
Kenney
Wentworth
Campbell files libel suit against the London Times
London March 12 Henry Campbell MP private secretary to Mr Parnell has sued the Times for libel. The case is set for a May hearing and stems from Webster’s opening speech in O Donnell vs Walter and a July 7 Times editorial. The suit marks the first in a series against the paper.
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Remus
Philippine Islands
Campbell
Parnell
London Times
Halifax
London
Henry Campbell
M.P
Webster
O'Donnell
Walter
the Times
Times
House of Commons Reports Stevenson Samoa Facts
In London March 12 the government answered questions on Robert L Stevenson’s Hawaii dispatch about German consul Knappe in Samoa. Sir James Fergusson said Stevenson's claims were correct, Germany recalled the consul, and papers would be laid before Parliament. Lord George Hamilton announced Australia would contribute 350000 pounds annually for ten years for new warships.
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London
House of Commons
Robert L. Stevenson
Hawaii
Knappe
Samoa
James Fergusson
Stevenson
Germany
George Hamilton
Admiralty
Australia
Spanish Steamer Remus Lost Near Philippine Islands
Maprio dispatches report the Remus reefed off the Philippine Islands with a Spanish military expedition aboard. Forty two lives were lost and 127 were saved in the sinking.
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Philippine Islands
Maprio
Remus
Baseball Teams in London Dinner After Theatre Visit
The Chicago and All America baseball teams were hosted to a supper in London after their Princess's Theatre performance. Notable guests included Mr. Wilson Barrett and Mr. Spalding. The Speaker of the House will welcome the clubs, and the Century Club has named the players honorary members.
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London
Chicago
All America
Princess’s Theatre
Grace Hawthorne
Wilson Barrett
Spalding
Johnny Ward
America
Australia
House of Commons
Century Club
White
American Legation
Regents Oppose Natalie's Return in Belgrade Dispatch
From Belgrade dated March 12 the regents oppose the return of Natalie amid ongoing foreign affairs coverage.
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Belgrade
Natalie
Duel Challenge Follows Regency Dispute in Beri
Private letters from Zanzibar report that Stanley is marching toward the east coast of Africa as tensions rise after a heated discussion between Regent Belimarkovics and Chief of Staff Mihokovics.
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Mihokovics
Beri
Zanzibar
Stanley
Africa
Fall River Weavers Strike Deepens Across Mills
The Fall River strike enters a second day with widespread work stoppage. Fewer than 800 looms run citywide as workers at King Philip Bourne and other mills quit. Only Quequechan Mill keeps some looms active. ten mills show a few active looms.
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Fal River
King Philip, Bourne
Quequechan
Army Leaves and Assignments Move Through War Gazette
Army orders list Major Edward W. Whittemore of the Tenth Infantry granted two months leave. Cadet Robert W. Shufeldt assistant surgeon incapacitated for active duty granted indefinite leave. James Kwell Jr of the ordnance department granted three months leave. Post Chaplain George W. Collier ordered to his home on his own application to await retirement.
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Army and Navy Gazette
Washington
Specia
Army
Edward W. Whittemore
Tenth Infantry
Robert W. Shufeldt
Ann James Kwell, Jr
Ordnance Department
George W. Collier
Editor Captain Dawson Murdered in Charleston
Captain F W Dawson editor of the News and Courier and AP agent in Charleston was shot through the heart by physician T B McDow after a dispute over a servant. McDow surrendered hours later, with Charleston in shock and talk of lynching. Dawson, a former Confederate veteran and longtime journalist, had opposed dueling.
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Illinois
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The
Charleston News and Courier
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D. C
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McDow
England
Richmond Dispatch
Richmond
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Charleston News
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Mr. Riordan
South Carolina
Democratic National Committee
Avansta
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State Medical Society
Fires Check Several Cities Pass Through March 12
A series of fires across Lowell Syracuse Brooklyn St John and East Boston damaged buildings and stock. Losses ranged from modest to substantial with several insured. Widespread employment impacts followed as workers were laid off or restricted pending repairs.
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F. A. Sturtevant
Dodge
Joseph Duckworth
W. A. Woodward
Syracuse
N. Y
Gates Thailheimer
East Water Street
Paulding
John Crouse
Brooklyn
Charles H. Medicus & Co
St. John
N. B
Portland
Harris & Co
Shipping news sailors pass through major ports in march
At Boston March 12 Rialto from London. Glasgow March 11 Devonia from New York. Liverpool March 12 British Princess from Philadelphia. Havana March 12 Wyle from Philadelphia. Queenstown March 12 British Princess from Philadelphia. Hamburg March 12 Hafis from New York. Off Gibraltar March 11 Euprates from New York for Singapore. multiple vessels report routes between Boston New York Philadelphia Boston and other global ports.
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Janes Turple
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Hafis
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Constantinople
Odessa
Gibraltar
Euprates
Singapore
Brow Head
Lake Nepigdia
Norfolk
Lake Winnepeg
Delaware & New England Company bill aims all-rail peach route
Dover March 12 Representative Clark gave notice of a bill to form a continuous all-rail route from the peninsula to Boston and New England points, avoiding transshipment and ferriage in New York City. The act would incorporate the Delaware and New England Company.
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Del
Clark
New York City
Boston
New England
Delaware & ‘New England Company
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