McCalla Tells His Story At Court Martial
New evidence was presented at the McCalla court martial. Secretary Tracy's dispatch allowed oral summation after evidence. McCalla testified he took responsibility for acts aboard the Enterprise and described punishments and crew conditions during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McCalla
Navy Yard
Tracy
Mulligan
Mudd
Calkins
Dean
Herndon
Ingersoll
Government of
Fitzgerald
Jacob
Alker and
Hen
Naples
Sunblad
Walker
Svaglich
Stettin
Ross
Lisbon
Antwerp
Record of Fires Reports Multiple City Blazes
Fire incidents across Maine Vermont and Massachusetts cause extensive damage. George W Dunnells store in Broptorp suffers near total stock loss of 17000 with 10000 insured. St Lukes Church in West Boylston burns with 25000 loss and 2720 insured per several companies. Baptist Church 10000 insured 3000. other small fires include Charles Bulfinch's house no damage and Samuel Martins house burning from a chimney fire.
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Broptorp
George W. Donnell
Joss
Lynn
Sprerat
Charles Bulfinch
Lewis Street
St. Johnsgury
Samuel Martin
Ho Insurance
Worcester
St. Luke’s Catholic
West Boylston
St. Luke’s Church
Lancashire of
England
Norwich Union of England
Insurance Company of North America
the American of
Pennsylvania
Springfield
Mass
Baptist Church
Gloucester Schooner Howard Holbrook Seized in Newfoundland
The schooner Howard Holbrook of 92.60 tons, engaged in Bank codfishing, was seized in Newfoundland for bait act violations. A despatch says the crew and captain Dominique are imprisoned at Harbor Breton, N F, and the vessel confisticated. Owners Oakes and Foster of Gloucester have notified the U S consuls at St Johns and Halifax to protect their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
London
Emin Relief Committee
Gloucester
Howard Holbrook
Harbor Breton
Newfoundland
Dominique
N. F
Oakes & Foster
Malloy
St. Johns
Frye
Halifax
National Banking Law Faces Senate Slump and House Debate
Washington May 2 The Republican majority shows little chance of passing major banking reform this session with opposition to expanding bank circulation and fear of undermining the silver bill. House and Senate factions clash over restoring par value circulation and larger loans, while more urgent measures take precedence. ENDEAVORING TO UNITE UPON A SILVER BILL and concurrent plans for Wyoming and Idaho admissions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate Committee On Finance
Knox
Major Dorsey
House Committee
Committee of Ways and Means
House
Republican Senatorial Caucus Committee of Thirteen
Jones
Senate
Wyoming
Idaho
New Naval Officer Nominated for Boston District
The President sent to the Senate nominations confirming Frank D. Currier of New Hampshire as naval officer of the customs in the Boston and Charlestown district and Daniel Dustin as assistant United States treasurer at Chicago, signaling a broad set of appointments. The same day the President approved the act establishing a temporary government in the Territory of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Board OF Fire Underwriters
KixBy St
Electrical Safety Company
Boston
H. E. Townsend
Sun
Moe
Cartwright
Boston Fire Underwriters’ Union
Osborne Howes, JR
Sum
Cartwright Protector
Killecutt
Wirriam Bropiy
New England Insurance Exchange
Senate
Charlestown
Frank D. Currier
New Hampshire
United States
Chicago
Daniel Dustin
Oklahoma
Okla- 10mMa
Frye Shipping League Tonnage and Ocean Mail Bills
Senator Frye will report the shipping league tonnage bill and a proposed ocean mail contract bill. The plan requires American shipyards and crews, four ship classes with speed and tonnage rules, and pay rates per mile. Also notes possible New York to Liverpool and Pacific routes. a related lawsuit against Norwich & New York Transportation is settled for several thousand dollars.
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Canada
Cushing
Newport
New York
F. PD
Carrier
New Hampshire
Boston
Senatorial Caucus Committee
Congress
Governor Hill
Saxton
Frye
Shipping League
Ocean Mail Service
Wasninetos
Senator I Rye
Committee On Commerce
United States
Postmaster-General
Great Britain
Secretary of the Navy
Post Office Department
Liverpool
Rio de la Prata
Pacific Coast
Japan
Cina
Australia
William H. Noyes
Lebanon
Emin relief committee honors Henry M. Stanley in London
London May 2 Emin relief committee held a reception for Henry M. Stanley with the Prince of Wales presiding. Princesses and dukes attended as Stanley defended his African route and saluted his loyal companions. The Prince proposed a vote of thanks which was carried by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emin Relief Committee
Prince of Wales
London
Henry M. Stanley
Princess of Wales
Princess Victoria
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
Prince Christian
Prince Albert Victor
Prince George
Duke of Fife
Mr. Stanley
Africa
Emin
May Day Riots Spread From Tourcoing to Barcelona
A French strike wave from Tourcoing spreads to Roubaix with 20 000 protesters and cavalry dispersals. Rioting and arrests occur as troops guard factories and rail docks. In Spain similar unrest touches Barcelona Valencia Saragossa and Alicante with sieges and guarded establishments.
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Paris
Tourcoing
Department of the North
Roubaix
Maprio
Barcelona
Valencia
Saragossa
Alicante
Undignified Exit Sparks Ottawa Parliament Scene
In Ottawa on May 2, MP J. C. Rykert of Lincoln resigned amid a parliamentary uproar. He faced brash accusations of corruption linked to a $70,000 payoff for a Northwest timber limit that proved valueless, later sold for $180,000 to a Michigan lumberman. The government had ordered a committee to probe the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
J. C. Rykert
M.P
Lincoln
Northwest
Michigan
Sonight Rykert
Constitutional amendment to allow presidential reelection approved
In the City of Mexico on May 2 the Chamber of Deputies approved a proposed constitutional amendment removing all reelection restrictions. With twenty-two state legislatures petitioning for ratification, the change seems likely. The key question is whether General Diaz will consent to serve another term. The Tempo News criticizes the move while Liberal journals unite in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Republic
Chamber of Deputies
Congress
General Diaz
Tempo News
Disestablishment Motion For Church of Scotland Fails
In the House of Commons Mr Cameron moved to disestablish and endow the Church of Scotland. Mr Gladstone spoke for the motion saying Scotch opinion justified moves and the change would be nonviolent. The motion was rejected 256 to 218.
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Church of Scotland
House of Commons
London
Cameron
Gladstone
Midlothian
Lord Hartington
Scotland
Governor Hill Signs Saxton Ballot Reform Bill
AxBaAny New York May 2 Governor Hill signs the Saxton ballot reform bill and praises enactment as a step toward practical reform. He notes it is imperfect yet workable with bipartisan support and cites years of effort to avoid unnecessary restrictions. Adjournment was taken sine die.
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New York
AxBaAny
N. Y
Hill
Rhode Island
New York & New England Railroad
Cove
Copyright Bill Defeated In Senate Vote
The Senate defeated the copyright bill 35 to 18 amid sharp debate and partisan maneuvering. The House previously rejected the measure 98 to 126 as supporters led by Breckinridge and McAdoo fought to salvage it, while Payson led opposition. Notable observers included Dr. Edward Eggleston and Richard Malcolm Johnson.
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Congress
Senate
House
Page
Washington
Sprcrax
Breckinridge
Kentucky
McAdoo
New Jersey
Butterworth
Ohio
Lodge
Massachusetts
Payson
Illinois
Edward Eggleston
Richard Malcolm Johnson
New York City
Post
Eggleston
Wilson
West Virginia
House approves copyright bill amid fierce debate on foreign works
Congress debates a copyright bill as Mr. O'Neill sets aside June 14 for Samuel Randall memorials. Proponents argue for justice to American authors and danger of a foreign monopoly. opponents warn of higher prices and reduced access for readers. The measure faces heavy opposition and a legislative vote.
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Washington
O'Neill
Pennsylvania
Samuel J. Randall
House
Hopkins
Illinois
America
Congress
Simonds
Connecticut
United States
Bland
Missouri
Culberson
Texas
Mills
Messrs. Peters and Anderson
Kansas
Mr. Stockdale
Mississippi
McAdoo
New Jersey
Moore
New Hampshire
Carlisle
Kentucky
Payson
Lodge
Massachusetts
England
Lotus
Rob Roy
Mr. Lodge
France
Germany
Matthew Arnold
Messrs
Covert and
Farquhar
New York
Buchanan
Butterworth
Ohio
Yeas
Navs
Mesers
Adama
Allen
Michigan
Andrew
Arnold
Baker
Banks
Bartine
Bayne
Iden
Boatner
Boothman
Boutelle
Burton
Bynum
Caldwell
Carter
Cheadis
Self Rocking Chair Described as Irresistible Power
A description extols a chair that makes power seem irresistible by inviting extended visits. The piece notes the chair rocks itself with long rockers and a slight incline, producing a long easy restful swing where minutes feel like seconds.
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Franklin Street
Room
B. Gunnison
Atlantic House
Scarborough Beach
Sherman ‘“Hing
Wvaporizer Co
Kilby Street
Boston, Miss
London Searfs
Hewins & Hollis, Outfitters
Hamilton Place
CONN
L. Life Ins. CO
Deveonshire Street
Washiveton
Maine
Vermont
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Lakes
Dakotas
South Dakota
Atlantic
Virginia
Lower Lakes
Palestine
Fort Silla
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Mobile
Mm. Sr. Mu. Omcles
Cece
Bree Sa Teaare
Ther
Mometer
Siene Peaepateet Amdany
Clear
Buffalo
Bismarck
Dak
Cloudy
Fate
Bone
Merchants’ Bank
Atlantic City
N.d
Boston Athletic Association
Henry H. Faxon
Worcester Times
Advertiser
N. J
Elmer
Pleasantville
Egg Harbor City
Mullica Hill
Bank of America
Philadelphia
Ftill
Mentimore
Banan
Damiten
Fulda
Isremen
Lehn
Bremen
Baltimore
Caspian
Kaltimore
Lord O'Neill
Belfast
Krnic
Suale
Newark
Columbia
New Or
Seitly Island
Mineola
Leith
Copenhagen
Elfrida
Port Said
Hampshire
Goston
Leonard & Coo
Bromfield Street
Ateshian Collection
Turkey
Sasi
Sheppard Homan
Provident Ravings Life Assurance Society of New York
D. H. Buckley
Davons Mine
Nat
J. T. Phelps
Bostou
G. W. Simmons & CO
North Street
Oak Hall
Brooklyn
Biddeford
Senator Frye
Marseilles
THE
Europe
A_ limited
Loston
Catalonia
Ireland
Belgium
Rhine
Bavaria
Oberammergau
Switzerland
Italy
Yellowstone Park
Hartshorn & Cheney
Bromfield St
Boston, Mass
Dardanelles
Alex
Ander I
Russia
Paine’s Furniture
Canal ST
Southside
Boston & Maine Depot
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