Fire records of multiple incidents across cities
A still alarm at 9 p.m. in building 9 South Margin street occupied by Thomas Hoar due to a kerosene lamp explosion caused slight damage. A curtain at Central clothing store on Washington street caught fire from a gas jet with no damage. A fire at Old Colony yard South Boston involved cotton waste with no damage. At 12:10 a.m. Box 121 alarm reported. Cincinnati factory Smith Myers Schier faced losses of 50,000 with partial saving. In Columbus asbestos works of J G Pulling Co fire from a vat of boiling tar destroyed multiple buildings and hotels, with total loss about 80,000. Rick Ramps Michigan reported 1.3 million feet lumber burned at Chippewa Lake yard. loss 120,000 with 100,000 insurance.
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South Margin Street
Thomas Hoar
Washington Street
Old Colony Yard
South Boston
Columbus
J. G. Pulling & Co
Scioto Street
Eaton’s
Tallmage’s
Pulling’s
John L. Gill
Pulling’s Machine Shop
Cadwalader House
James Campbell
Dennison
Ric Ramps
Mich
Eastport
Portiane Serene
Northfield
Boston
Block Island
Alban of
Lynchburg
Hatteras
Wilmington
Jacksonville
Montgomery
New TI
Mns
Cloudy
Shreveport
Fort Smith
Galveston
Clear
Knoxville
Memphis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Bae
Wigtaleigs
Osweee
Cleveland
Bepit
Detroit
Eenee
Grand Haven
Mackinaw City
Marquette
St. Paul
Ceneee
Green Bay
Des Moines
Saugesn
Can
Montreal
Eses
Clear Rock Cliffe
Fair Yarmouth
Halifax
Clear Leavenworth
Huron
St. Vincent
Bismarck
Fort Butter
Cheyenne
Fair
North Sie
Denver
Dodge Cuy
Diners Co
Fianta FO
Fort Sil
el Pass
Gloudy
Salt Lake City
Janauschek's Testimonial at Museum Tonight and Tomorrow
Mme Janauschek brings her engagement to a close with a testimonial as Lady Macbeth at the Museum. A large audience of notable people will attend, with Thursday evening and Friday matinee the last performances of Bleak House not to be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmne
Janauschek
Museum
Lady Macbeth
Mme. Janauschek
Choosing Delegates New Jersey Delegates Chosen At Democratic Convention
In Trenton on May 3 the State Democratic convention chose temporary chairman Charles H. Winfield and reassembled to set permanent officers. The platform praised Cleveland's administration, urged tariff reform, reduced government waste, and called for curbing corporate power. Green Abbott Bigelow Baker elected delegates at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
St. Louis
Taylor’s Opera House
Charles H. Winfield
Democratic Party
Congress
Cleveland
Green
Abbott
Moses Bigelow
Senator Baker
Late ship news from London and Halifax ports
London reports include steamers Atlas for Boston Parisian for Montreal Crystal Leith for New York and Texas Calif for Montreal. At Halifax Captain Purdy’s Ida Maud from Barbados survived a three quarter hour whirlwind near Sambro with all crew unharmed. St John notes Rock Terrace from Philadelphia bound for Hiogo is a total loss in the China Sea. insurance is listed at 12,500 with owners facing heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Atlas
Liverpool
Boston
Parisian
Montreal
Crystal
Leith
New York
Texas
Calif
Haifax
N. Y
Purdy
Ida Maud
Barbados
Pepene
Sambro
St. John
N. B
Rock Terrace
A Udnson
Philadelphia
Hiogo
China Sea
Troop & Son
David Lynch
Steamers Arrived Around the World in May Inbound From New York
A list of steamships arriving or sailing near ports from Boston to Dublin, noting ships such as Oceanic from San Francisco to Hong Kong and City of Alexandria from New Orleans to Vera Cruz, with multiple May dates and origins including New York, Baltimore, Liverpool, Hamburg, and Genoa. Many entries are partial and show routes, departures, and arrivals.
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Boston
Glendale
Dundee
Genoa
Initative
New York
Tralee
Ruperra
New Orleans
Hong Kong
Oceanic
San Francisco
London
Maine
Baltimore
Lizard
Sussex
Gibraltar
Bolivia
Kingston
Jam
Claribel
Vera Cruz
City of Alexandria
Dover
America
Bremen
Dunnet Head
Hekla
Copenhagen
Kinsale
Rosse
Liverpool
Saale
Kremen
Mineola
Mazarron
Helvetis
Alvena
Port Au Prince
Pomona
Port Marin
Entell
Mediterranean
Rotterdam
Polaris
Hamburg
Gallia
Lessing
Vortland
Madura
Philadelphia
Gothenburg City
Port Spain
Kate Javweet
Nfuegos
Elmfield
Chicago
Reece Sient Tock
Bea
Bristol
Llandaff City
Republican State convention selects delegates at large to Chicago
In Indianapolis on May 3 the Republican State convention met at Tomlinson Hall to elect delegates at large to the Chicago convention. Richard W. Thompson was chosen permanent chairman and praised for his oratory. Resolutions favored Benjamin Harrison for president and commended Ingalls for denouncing Voorhees in the Senate. Delegates elected at large were Ex-Governor A. G. Porter, Richard W. Thompson, J. N. Huston, and C. Studebaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Tomlinson Hall
Huston
Richard W. Thompson
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Ingalls
Kansas
Voorhees
Senate
A. G. Porter
J. N. Huston
C. Studebaker
Idaho Republicans Narrowly Back National Delegates
The territorial Republican convention in Boise elected delegates to the national convention. Delegates were not instructed. The platform upholds party principles, opposes territorial division, supports the Idaho test oath, opposes repeal, and opposes free list repeal. It backs Ireland's Home Rule and urges Congress to restrict Chinese immigration by national act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise Crry
Ida
Territorial Republican Convention
Idaho
Democratic Party
Ireland
Stat
Congress
Sherman Men Defeated at Kentucky Republican Convention
Louisville May 3 delegates at the Kentucky Republican State convention defeated resolutions to instruct Chicago delegates to vote for Sherman by 22 to 293. The delegation goes un Instructed but is for Blaine if he is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Chicago
Sherman
Blaine
Democrats Elect Delegates The President Indorsed
In Brockxton on May 8 the second congressional district Democratic convention met at Kingman Hall with 145 delegates from 30 towns and two cities. W. G. A. Pattee chaired, Harvey N. Pratt was secretary, and the credential report was approved. Delegates John W. Hart Weymouth and Herbert L. Peck Taunton led an informal vote, Hart 99, Peck 98, with Hart and Peck chosen by acclamation. alternates John Kent Brockton and William T. Davis Plymouth.
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Brockxton
Spxcray
Kingman Hall
W. G. A. Pattee
Quincy
Harvey N. Pratt
Abington
Judge Day
Cleveland
John W. Hart
Weymouth
Herbert L. Peck
Taunton
William S. Davis
Plymouth
Edward Avery
Braintree
John Kent
Brockton
William T. Davis
Anti saloon Republicans press for planks in platform
New York May 3 anti-saloon Republicans open second day in session with Governor Perham presiding A motion to pick one delegate from each state for the national convention passes A resolution asks the Chicago convention to declare hostility to the saloon in clear terms The conference adjourns sine die Harrisburg May 3 provisional delegates to the national Prohibition convention chosen and the convention selects a candidate for Supreme Court judges and James Black of Law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Perham
Dr. Lewis
New Jersey
Chicago
Harrispure
Penn
James Black
Convention Chooses Caster And Adopts Fisk Resolution
A political convention nominated Caster as the presidential candidate and adopted a resolution honoring Clinton B. Fisk. The gathering then adjourned after the formal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caster
Clinton B. Fisk
Delegates Elected in Convention Yesterday The Journal Read Out
Providence May 8 The Republican State and two district conventions chose delegates to the national convention in Chicago. A committee nominated four delegates and four alternates for each district. Delegates at large included Fred J. Marcy W R Walker Richard Thornley and George T Cranston. Alternates were Isaac L Goff Wheaton Cole Dwight R Adams Fred L Rogers. State and district chairmen and a heated clash with Providence Journal criticized by the platform. The Journal would back Cleveland if Blaine is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proviencr
Chicago
Providence Opera House
Almon K. Goodwin
State Central Committee
Robert J. Franklin
Newport
Taft
Fred J. Marcy
Providence
W. R. Walker
Pawtucket
Richard Thornley
East Greenwich
George ‘I’. Cranston
North Kingston
Isaac L. Goff
East Providence
Wheaton Cole
Dwight R. Adams
Warwick
Fred L. Rogers
Westerly
Warren
A. C. Sanders
Nathan M. Cole
Bristol
Price
Providence Journal
Williams
Committee On
Providence Journal Company
Republican Party
James G. Blaine
Cleveland
Blaine
Rhode Island
Episcopalians Debate Baptism and Labor in Boston Convention
The Episcopal convention debated baptism adding the word to bylaws but defeated the motion. A baptism requirement for all members was carried. Labor questions dominated discussions with minority and majority reports revisited and postponed. Multiple elections and committee actions followed, including a plan to meet next year and hold the next convention at Trinity Church, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Convention
Causten Browne
A. St. J. Chambré
R. Lambert
Phillips Books
D.D
Conversery
G. CG. Shattuck
M.D
E. Bennett
E.L. Davis
F. J. Parker
P. W. Sprague
Messrs. Douglas
Frazier
R. T. Paine
A. J. C. London
He. R. H. Howe
Trinity Church
Boston
Newton
Arey
Arey As Substitute. the Rev. Mr. Lawrence
fUpon
Charles H. Learoya
Taunton
K. F. Staiter
Episcopal Fund
Diocesan Board of Missions
George W. Shinn
Edward W. Osborne
United States envoy aids Sultan negotiations in Tangier
Tangier on May 3 reports Mr Streetsel secretary of the US legation at Madrid has arrived under orders from Washington to assist Consul Lewis in negotiations with the Sultan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles S. Smith
Ordnance Department
United States Proving Grounds
Bundy Hook
N. J
Joseph KE. Kahn
Corps of Engineers
Wilsett’s Point
Grand Rapids
Charles A. Vernon
Nineteenth Infantry
Philadelphia
Tangier
Mr. Streetsel
United States Legation
Madrid
Lewis
Trial of Mr OBrien verdict and other notes
The trial at Loughrea of Mr William OBrien finished the first charge with a three month imprisonment for advising people to join the league. He was acquitted on the second charge of holding a league meeting. The third charge was adjourned. News from London reports no official communications between the foreign office and Catholic leaders, though private ties may exist.
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Dusrim
Loughrea
William O’brien
O’brien
Egun
Gilhooly
Mitchellstown
Condon
Walsh
Dublin
Rome
London
James Fergusson
Foreign Office
House of Commons
Abouchere
Lord Salisbury
Duke of Norfolk
Ireland
Emperor Frederick Reported Satisfactory Condition
Rerurn May 3 The Emperor's condition is satisfactory and doctors are more hopeful. He has little fever and slight expectoration. Temperature today 37.3 Celsius. He shows no increase of strength and is not allowed to walk about his room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Brien
Macedonia
Henry
Supreme Court of Canada
Powderly Declines Candidacy For Any Office
General Master Workman Powderly states he is not a candidate for anything and will not turn the Knights of Labor into a party. He urges members to study the order’s preamble and vote for country before party, seeking a platform aligned with Knights of Labor principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road
Paget
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Philadelphia
Workman Powderly
Knight of Labor
Weather Indications for New England and New York
May 4 to May 5 forecast calls for warmer fair weather in New England and eastern New York, with rain moving into New York State later. Fresh southerly winds increasing in force as the system progresses.
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Wasmingtoon
New England
New York
Alpha Delta Phi Convention Speakers in New York
Joseph H Choate Everett P Wheeler George William Curtis and Edward Everett Hale spoke at the fifty fifth annual Alpha Delta Phi convention held in the Metropolitan Opera House New York City last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Choate
Everett P. Wheeler
George William Curtis
Edward Everett Hale
Amon
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Young Men to the Fore of Massachusetts Democracy
The first dinner of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts at Parker House drew about 200 members. Speakers pledged club support for President Cleveland and outlined aims to influence state politics, with leaders including Mayor Russell and Senator Crosby presenting a platform of reform and progress for the Democratic cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Parker House
Russell
Cleveland
T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
Manchester
John C. Crosby
Campridge
Harvey N. Collison
Henry W. Swift
R. Morton Montgomery
Treasury Department
Dale
Boston
John T. Wheelwright
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Charles D. Lewis
Democratic State Committee
Samuel Roads, Jr
Marblehead
Jerome Jones
Bushrod Morse
Sharon
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
United States
America
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Lam
Grover Cleveland
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Angos
Treasury
U.S. Treasury
Ational
Iidgat
Suffolk
W. BR. Dresser
W. R. Dresser
L. Vernon Briggs
Frank O. Squire
John R, Graham
Roswell C, Downer
Josephine
R. & J. Gilchrist
Joel Goldthwait
Washington St
NAT
Life Ins, CO
J. ‘J. Puelps, Agt
ARMY
Jorpayn, Marsu & Co
Gladstone
Parnell
Salisbury
Bright
Goessmann
Joseph Breck & Sons
Leonard & CO
Reali Estate
Bromfield Street
Providence Artists
Association
Friends of Athletic Sports
Richard H. Dana
John E. Leach
J. E. Leach
Philip Moxom
A. ©. Pond
E. R. Benson
Massachusetts League of Fioreans
Dy. L. M. Swett
Arthur Johnson
We Kyle
S. E. Pearce
Vomipensen
E. P. Barry
L. M. Stevens
Smith, Myers & Schier
Pee Easons
Styles
Sudbury ST
Scollay Square
London Saddlery
House
Board of Public Works
Bartlett
Amesbury
Bureau of Animal Industry
Hooven & Allison
Second National Bank of
Ohio
Foraker
Richmond & West Point Terminal Company
Browne
Indiana
Boutelle
Navy Department
Miner
Columbus Avenue Universalist Church
Meronnon
Monroe College of Oratory
Oratory
Tremont School of Music
City Council
Corporation Council
Common Council
Citizens’ Law and Order League
The
Supreme Court
Sarah J. Robinson
P. A. Freeman
Harrison
Kentucky
Baine
Indorsed
MR. O'Brien
Emperor Frederick
Enaertee
NEW Democratic Club
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