Fitzgerald Secures the Collectorship as Senate Debates Commerce Bill
The Senate resumed consideration of the interstate commerce bill with Edmunds securing a restoration of the long and short haul clause wording, and the bill passed with a five member commission to regulate carriers. It sets salaries, terms, and eligibility rules, grants investigative authority, and outlines penalties for extortion and unlawful charges. The measure then moves to the House for concurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Edmunds
Yeas
Edmounds
Blair
West
Saulsbury
Messrs. Brown
Colquitt
Morgan and
Ransom
Commission
Treasury
Fnll
United States
House of Representatives
Congressmen Unwailing to Serve on Lobby Investigating Committees
Speaker Carlisle faces strong reluctance from Representatives to join a new investigating panel into lobbying by ex members. The floor lobbying claims are well known, and notable figures resist service, complicating the panel's formation as credible witnesses are expected to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
Probable Passage of Chinese Indemnity Bill in House
In Washington on May 12 the House debated the Chinese indemnity bill allocating 147 000 dollars to cover losses from the Hock Spring riots in Wyoming. Representative Rice of Massachusetts spoke in favor, and Belmont’s leadership drew praise. The measure is expected to pass by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belmont
Hock Spring
Wyoming
Representative Rice
Massachusetts
Naval Officers Assigned
May 123 reports list several Navy detachments and orders. Charles A. Foster is detached to the Minnesota, George A. Bicknell moves to waiting orders, H. E. Drury to Portsmouth Navy Yard, and George A. Lyon’s orders to Portsmouth are revoked and placed on waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles A. Foster
Torpedo
Minnesota
George A. Bicknell
Naval Advisory Board
H. E. Drury
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
George A. J.yon
Treasury circular allows prompt payment of incidental expenses
The Treasury issued a circular to collectors and surveyors of customs authorizing prompt payment of incidental expenses from on hand disbursement funds and to deduct these from monthly or quarterly estimates for revenue collection costs. Secretary Manning is improving slowly and was seen at the Treasury with Mrs. Manning. Bigelow’s successor appointed. George E. Dame named to the vacancy. New England division of river and harbor funds listed by state. Nominations: George W. Jackman for collector of customs Newburyport. Frank Cass for Holton postmaster. J. E. Fitzgerald nominated for Boston internal revenue collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary
Manning
Treasury Department
Jordan
Bigelow
Washington
W. H. Bigelow
First Division
Boston
George E. Dame
New Hampshire
Iva
New England
Senate
George W. Jackman
Newburyport
Mass
Frank Cass
Holston
John E. Fitzgerald
J. E. Fitzgerald
Internal Revenue
E. F. Pilkbury
Railroad Tangle Elected Boards Split by Stock
In Canton Ohio on May 12 the Cleveland and Canton Railroad stockholders split into factions. Preferred stockholders led by Joseph Pool elected a new board including Austin Corbin Francis Bartlett Joseph B Thomas Albert Parlin George Clapp Nathan Eaton and others. Blood representing common stock resisted and won an injunction to allow equal voting rights, while he retained a separate old board. Legal actions aim to oust the Blood board and install the preferred stockholders’ board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton, O
Cleveland and Canton Raailroad Company
Joseph Pool
New York
Blood
Messrs
Austin Corbin
Joseph R. Pool
Francis Bartlett
Joseph B. Thomas
Albert N. Parlin
George B. Clapp
Nathan T. Eaton
Boston
W. A. Lynch
E.K. Cole
J. H. Burgop
J. W. Brown
J. F. Holloway
F. A. Axtine
W. M. Day
W.S. Walker
Ohio
Cyclone Strikes Odell and Storms Hit Midwest and East
A cyclone struck Odell Illinois unroofing seven stores and a hotel and burying two children. St Reator and Rockford Illinois suffered wind and hail damage. Peru Indiana reports unroofed houses and stock killed by lightning. Wires from Chicago east are demoralized. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh report extensive storm disruption. Winchester Virginia reports hail flood and smashed windows as storm clouds burst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CarcaGo
Odell
Ill
St. Reator
Rockford
Peru
Ind
Chicago
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Winamaca
Logansport
Cincinnati
New Yor UK
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Winchester
Twelve Ried and True Jurors Secured for Jacine Trial
New York May 12 Jurors for Jacine trial were being challenged by counsel this morning with several excused. By 8 p m only eleven jurors existed and later the twelve seats were filled as Judge Barrett prepared to swear them in before a postponed session. The defense voiced satisfaction with the panel while the prosecution indicated possible challenges tomorrow. An additional panel of ten was drawn to cover such moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jadine
Samuel Hart
Rosenburg
Barrett
Reception for Rev. C. E. Davis Draws Clergy Presence
A reception for Rev. C. E. Davis of the People's Church on Columbus Avenue featured abundant flowers covering the pulpit. Present were Rev. Dr. Lindsay, Rev. Mr. Brodbeck, Bishops Warren and Foster, Rev. E Chenery, and other church leaders. Music included piano, choir vocal, and cornet by the Park Sisters, with remarks by Rev. Messrs. McCurdy and Tuttle. Mrs. Davis received a basket of flowers and a $75 check from the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Davis
People’s Church
Columbus Avenue
Davis
Dr. Lindsay
Boston
Mr. Brodbeck
Tremont Street
Warren
Foster
E. Chenery
Park Sisters
Messrs. McCurdy
Tuttle
Nergason
Judge Branning Finds No Negligence In East Lee Reservoir Case
Pittsfield May 12 Judge Branning who presided over the inquest into deaths from the East Lee reservoir breach filed his verdict this forenoon. He states there was no culpable negligence by the dam owners or any single party, and adds that one or two damage suits remain with counsel for possible prosecution unless settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Branning
East Lee
Doc Wilson vs Moon Trial List For May Term Court
The celebrated case of Doc Wilson versus P L Moon is placed on the trial list for the May term of the U S Court. Wilson lawyers West and McLaughlin are reinforced by Warren R Perce Francis Colwell and Samuel R Colt of Providence. The defendant is represented by Rice and King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
P.L. Moon
Messrs. West and
McLaughlin
Warren R. Perce
Francis Colwell
Samuel R. Colt
Providence
Messrs. Rice and King
Sunlit Dispute Over Seats Sparks Witty Exchange
In a brief Life column exchange, Kittie quips she sat first as a companion teases her about moving out of the sun. The witty banter showcases a light household moment captured in a single captioned exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Kittie
Weather Indication for New England States May 13 Morning
Indications from Wasminetcn show local rains and southerly winds across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. Temperatures remain nearly stationary with overcast skies and damp conditions expected through the morning.
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Wasminetcn
Maine
New Hamphire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Fishermen End Strike and Providence Masons Stand Firm
Striking fishermen resolved to return to work for four-fifths of proceeds, while vessel agents resumed operations with several ships. Providence master masons vote to revert to ten hours a day, halt hiring flexibility, and form a permanent union to protect contracts valued above $1,000,000 amid broader wage disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Builders’ Association
Mechanics’ Exchange
Long Island
Anderson
Knights of Labor
John H. McManus
Sarah A. Prior
William Parnell O’hara
Belle J. Neil
Emily P. Wright
Edith Emery
Hattie J. Phillips
Julia Whalen
Gertie Windsor
William Emerson
Providence
Briggs
Rosz
Tailors' Pressmen Strike and Labor Struggles Detailed
The Boston labor scene reports pressmen earning about six dollars weekly, not fifteen, as claimed, while 650 New York pressmen walked out and 450 more joined later. Contractors, seen as middlemen, take two-fifths of proceeds with little capital invested. Mass meetings across trades discuss eight hour demands, co‑operative shops, and firm support. Scabs and protests accompany strikes as unions push for better terms and shop openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Knights of Labor
Codman Hall
Boston
Boston and Albany Railroad
Albany Street
Brickmasons
Caledonia Hall
Mechanics’ Exchange
Cigar Packers
Preble Hall
Cigar Packers’ Union
Steam and Gas Fitters
Shawmut Hall
Cockerel Hall
Hanover Street
Tremont Street
Boston Clothiers
Chauncy Street
Exchange
Boston and Albany
Columbia Rink
Nova Scotia
New Haven
Carrington Publishing Company
Benjamin F .Glidden
Walking Delegate of Knights of Labor Found Guilty
The walking delegate of the Knights of Labor was found guilty this morning and fined 50 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Glidden
Parsons Wanted for Murder and Rioting Across Cities
Chicago police issue circular with Parsons portrait. Identified as 35 to 40, 5 feet 10 inches, slim, 140 pounds, dark hair gray tinged, dyed mustache. Described as labor w serializer socialist anarchist and key incendiary speaker linked to Chicago riot and massacre on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Parsons
Webster
Chicago
Frederick E. Bersold
Slate Pickers Out and Strike Turned Violent at Enterprise
May 12 reports detail slate pickers at Enterprise colliery striking for 10 percent restoration. Police dispatched as workers were stoned returning home. Other items note cigarmakers refusing wage increases, scab driver assault in New York, strikers shot in Chicago, and 1200 Pittsburgh carpenters idle amid a broader nine hour workday push by brass iron and gas fitter manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Expressior
Penn
Enterprise
Coal and Iron
Reading
New York
Thomas Owen
Boston
Providence
Third Avenue Company
F. Heize
Third Avenue
Keize
Sutton
Patrick Mallen
Bishop's Argument For the State in Railroad Bond Sale
The hearing on the sale of the New York and New England railroad bonds continued in the State House green room. Judge Bishop defended the Governor and Executive Council, asserting proper discretion, reviewed the railroad's history, praised receiver Clark and support from Higginson, and warned that foreclosing the mortgage would betray stockholders. He praised Governor Robinson and predicted ex Governor Gaston would close the petitioners' case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York and
New England
State House
Robert R. Bishop
Executive Council
South Boston Flats
Field
Clark
Messrs. Field and Sage
W. H. Vanderbilt
Mr. Bishop
Mr. Field
Commonwealth
Shakespeare
Gaston
Probable Murder in South Boston Strikes Fatal Blow
John O Hearn 45 a laborer living at 272 Boston street South Boston was attacked after leaving Windsor Theatre by two youths. He died on the sidewalk from alleged heart condition brought on by the dispute. Officers detained Frank D Nagle and George Sullivan for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’hearn
Boston Street
South Boston
Windsor Theatre
O’hearn
F Street
Division 12
Dr. Young
Young
City Hospital
Draper
Frank D. Nagle
George Sullivan
Angostura Bitters Named Top Digestive Regulator
Describes Angostura Bitters as the best regulator of digestive organs and a premier appetizer. Cautions against imitations and directs readers to obtain the genuine article from a druggist or retailer, noting manufacture by Dr J G B Siegert & Sons.
Detroit Triumphs Over New Yorks In Slugging Battle
In Detroit on May 12 the Wolverines outslugged the New Yorks in a well played game. Rich Richardson and Brouthers provided key hits as Detroit built a late edge. Team defense featured strong work by Detroit, with solid fielding and timely pitching by Keefe. Final score details show Detroit 9, New Yorks 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
New Yorks
Richardson
Detroits
E. R
HOWG
Iscoes
FOS Esterbrook
White
Aares Eye
Ee Bennett
Keefe
Baldwin
Ward
Manmog, If
Oj Gerhardt
Teers
Rev. Loier Bicle Custsnuut
O’ Rourke
Dorgan
Brouthers
Deasiey
Wildaitches
Gaffney
Boston Blues Lose To Haverhills In Loose New England Game
In a ragged contest at the South End grounds the Boston Blues fell to the Haverhills 7 to 5. Burns pitched for Boston while Murphy starred behind the plate for the visitors. Haverhills took an early two run lead, Boston rallied to tie in the eighth but the visitors answered with two in the last half to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Soston Blues
Haverhills
South Fnd
Murphy
Harmon
Burnes
Blues
Blanes Lea
Ahea l
Raim
South End Grounds
Boston
South End
Institute of Technology Boys
Con Murphy
James Baxter
Lawrences
F. F. Nichols
Tilton
N. H
Grady and Sweeney
Lowell
S. W. Taylor
N. J. Madden
Portlands
Spalding Plans League Sale and Player News
The St Louis nine beat the Washingtons emer one 8 to 7 in a battle at the former city. New England League secretary Wiggin advises scorers to note wild pitches passed balls and hit by pitched ball in summary. stolen bases to be listed. Manchester and Nashua clubs form New Hampshire State League seeking admission to the National League Alliance, with Leach, Kelley, and Howard named in officers. Kent Howard injured after a head hit, Buck Ewing sidelined days after Detroit game, Deasley suffers a split hand crippling catching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Bros
St. Louis
Washingtons
Wiggin
New England League
Manchester
West Manchester
Amoskeag
Nashua
New Hampshire
National League Alliance
James A. Leach
Park H. Kelley
Kent Howard
The
Blues
Heath
Mutrie
Buck Ewing
Detroit
Deasley
Freund Tells of Stage Life from Karl Formes to Irving
Joham C. Freund lectured at Chicker ing Hall on Before and Behind the Footlights a vivid mix of incidents and portraits. He recalled Formes Grisi Kossuth and Teresa Tietens and described Kean and Pap Bateman. He recounted London years with Dark Blue Magazine Savage Club Toole Reade Ruskin and Swinburne and noted Irving's early pay and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Freund
Chickering Hall
Freund
Karl Formes
Mario
Grisi
Kossuth
Teresa Tietens
Harry Montague
Fechter
Hamlet
Mr. Freund
London
Charles Reade
John Ruskin
Swinburne
Maddox
Brown
Mr. Ruskin
French
Savage Club
Toole
China
St. James’s Hall
Irving
Mills
Charles I
Charles
Henry Irving
Queen’s Theatre
Puck
United States
Lyceum Theatre
New York
Horsford
George H. Butler
Rose Eytinge
Washington
Booth
John McCullough
America
Climbing Teneriffe Described At Appalachian Club Meeting
Miles Dabnney spoke on An Ascent of the Peak of Teneriffe at the Appalachian Mountain Club gathering in Institute of Technology room 15. The audience applauded as she described the climb surpassing typical hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Club
Miss Dabney
Peak
Teneriffe
Institute of Technology
Mt. Washington
Carter’s Netch
Tuckerman’s Ravine
Winfield S. Nevins
Medford
Hemlock Pond
Virginia
White Sulphur Springs
Caves
Luray
George Davidson
San Francisco
Archibald Geikie
London
Eng
F. V. Hayden
Philadelphia
S. P. Langley
Allegheny
Penn
A. E. Nordenskiold
Stockholm
Sweden
J. W. Powell
Washington
Thomas M. Babson
H. A. Budd
E. J. Cox
Charles H. Currier
Eliza A. Freeman
A. B. Hart
E. M. Haskell
J. M. Hutchins
Theodore King
Helen L. King
C. H. Ramsey
H. S. Sears
B. F. Smith, Jr
Indorsing Gladstone in Roxbury Parish Rally
A May 11 1886 circular urged Roxbury residents to assemble at Dudley Street Opera House on May 17 at o oclock to indorse William E Gladstones bid for Irish home rule. The notice cites free peoples rights and local self government with signers including William Gaston Halsey G Boardman Moody Merrill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Mass
Stglish
William E. Gladstone
Ireland
Dudley Street Opera House
England
William Gaston
Halsey G. Boardman
Moody Merrill
David M. Hodgden
Roland Worthington
Isaac S. Burrell
Nathan G. Smith
A. Shaman
Albert Palmer
Samuel Little
L. Foster Morse
James M. Keith
George B. Nichols
J. Audley Maxwell
Isaac Hall Wright
Horace Z. Rockwell
Edward Hamilton
Benjamin F. Anthoney
William Seaver
Horace Fisher
Charles Jenkins
Musical Entertainment at First Fres Baptist Church
A musical and literary program last evening featured the Apollo quartet Messie W. W. Davis R. N. Lester H. H. Dennison and F. E. Allen with Miss Hayden and Miss Allen. Miss Hughsons served as elocutionist and enhanced audience enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Fres Baptist Church
Apollo Quartet
Messie
W. W. Davis
R. N. Lester
H. H. Dennison
F. E. Allen
Miss Hayden
Miss Allen
Miss Hughsons
Imitation butter sellers arraigned in municipal court
A. M. Aldrich of Quincy Market Lemuel Page and D. Osgood Kidder of South Market street faced arraignment in Municipal Court yesterday on charges of selling imitation butter They all pleaded guilty Aldrich paid 2100 plus cash Page and Kidder were fined 160 and half the costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Aldrich
Quincy Market
Lemuel Page
D. Osgood Kidder
South Market Street
Aldrich
Page
Kidder
Annual Meeting of English High School Association Officers Elected
The English High School annual meeting at the schoolhouse on Montgomery Street presided by Thomas Sherwin. Officers chosen include John J. May as president and W. H. Moriarty as secretary. Financial reports show varied balances across funds and total cash property of 8349 16. Resolutions honored Henry P. Kidder. Remarks noted military training value and social gathering followed. Street and park matters and lamp-lighting petitions affecting 20,000 overage mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High School
Montgomery Street
Thomas Sherwin
W. H. Moriarty
John J. May
F.A. Waterhouse
W. H. Partridge
Charles H. Brigham
Clarence H. Carter
J. W. Gibbons
Sherwin
Master Waterhouse
Moriarty
Henry P. Kidder
Mr. Evans
Annual Meeting of American Oriental Society Notables
Distinguished attendees included Dr A P Peabody Cambridge Professor C R Lanman Cambridge Dr W H Ward New York Prof J H Thayer Cambridge Prof John Avery Brunswick Mo Miss Eva Channing Roxbury Hon Charles Theodore Russell Cambridge Prof I H Hall New York Gen Carrington Boston Prof Bloomefield Baltimore Prof Elwel Amherst Prof Hopkins Bryn Mawr Prof Cc H Joy Cambridge Prof D G Lyon Cambridge Rev Mr Hughes Afghan mission Rev Mr Chandler Southern India Prof W D Whitney presided. Officers elected include President W D Whitney and a board of directors. Several papers were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Oriental Society
A. P. Peabody
Cambridge
C. R. Lanman
W. H. Ward
New York
J. H. Thayer
John Avery
Brunswick
Eva Channing
Roxbury
Charles Theodore Russell
I. H. Hall
Carrington
Boston
Bloomefield
Baltimore
Elwel
Amherst
Hopkins
Bryn Mawr College
Philadelphia
Cc. H. Joy
D. G. Lyon
Mr. Hughes
Afghanistan
Mr. Chandler
India
W. D. Whitney
New Haven
Russell
United States
State Department
Washington
Thatcher
Yale College
Seyffarth
Sc. E. Salisbury
W. W. Goodwin
Addison van Name
Captain Kinney Talks Seizure of His Schooner
Captain Kinney of the schooner David J. Adams recounts the seizure at Dicay by Captain Scott's orders. A Lansdowne crew, armed guards, and an on board search led to anchoring near the Lansdowne and a later move to St John after consulting the consul. Kinney denies buying bait in Digby and denies concealing the vessel name, asserting the bluff is untrue and supported by his crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicay
N.S
Kinney
David J. Adams
Hill
Lansdowne
Scott
Dakin
Digby
Pasper
St. John
Stewart
Phelan
Girls' High School Association Holds Annual Reunion
The Girls' High School Association gathered in the school lecture room for its yearly reunion. Miss Ella Stone spoke of her year and a half with a cottage hospital in Staffordshire. Dr. Samuel Eliot encouraged continued charity work by graduates. Officers named: Annie Murdock president, Parnell S. Murray vice president, Gertrude P. Davis secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ High School Association
John Tetlow
Ella Stone
Staffordshire
England
Samuel Eliot
Massachusetts Hospital
Laura Neilson
Homer B. Sprague
Bureau of Employment
Annie Murdock
Parnell 8. Murray
Gertrude P. Davis
Oakland Garden Summer Programme under James Gilbert
Actor James Gilbert secures Oakland Garden lease for the summer. He plans first class performances with possible opera, careful casting, Sunday concerts at 15 cents, and a possible June 14 opening if warm weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gilbert
Oakland Garden
Garden
Brattleboro Postmaster Palmer Drowns After Steamer Jump
Frederick M. Palmer, Brattleboro postmaster under Polk, and his four year old grandson died when Palmer jumped from a Portland steamer. He originated the first American postage stamp engraved by Thomas Chubbuck for his personal use. Palmer stamps have fetched as high as 300 dollars at auction. He married the youngest daughter of Judge Asa Keyes of Brattleboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattelboro
Frederick M. Palmer
Boston
Portland
Brattleboro
Polk
Thomas Chubbuck
Springfield
Palmer
Dr. Palmer
Asa Keyes
Government coin certificates urged to revive shipping trade
New York May 12. At the board of trade and transportation monthly meeting resolutions passed favoring government issue of one and two dollar coin certificates and urged the State Legislature to press New York Congressmen to secure immediate action and revive the shipping trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Trade and Transportation
Boxing Bout Ends Early as Police Stop Fight
In Germania Assembly rooms New York on May 12 Jack Ashton of Rhode Island and Dick Collier of England fought six rounds until police halted in the third after Collier was nearly knocked out, leaving the outcome undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germania Assembly Rooms
Jack Ashton
Rhode Island
Dick Collier
England
Collier
Mayor O'Brien Holds Monthly Conference with Dept Heads
Mayor O'Brien chaired a monthly briefing with department heads. The streets superintendent reported a 700 worker payroll and expressed hope to maintain that level within current appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Brilliant marriage at Church of the Advent
Society circles witnessed the nuptials of Francis I. Amory and Grace Minot at the Church of the Advent with about 500 guests from New York Washington and Baltimore. The bride wore a princesse gown with breche satin train, bouquets of Cornelia Cooks and lilies of the valley, and was attended by Misses Anderson Sears and Ames in pale blue and pink china silks. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn and lavish floral decor. breakfast followed at the Minot home on Berkeley Street. Mrs. Amory, a noted society figure, previously attracted attention at Lennox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Advent
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Francis I. Amory
Grace Minot
Mendelsshon
Cornelia
Misses Anderson
Clara Sears
Mary Ames
S Deere Bush
Anarchy's Victims in Chicago Riot Strike
Twenty three wounded officers at the county hospital are out of danger. Officers Halsen and Murphy will be cripples for life, Halsen losing a leg and Murphy losing a foot. Charles Schumacher, a young sailor shot by police, died at midnight after declaring he was a socialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Jacob Halsen
Lawrence Murphy
Charles Schumacher
Ivy City Races Draw Large Crowd At May Meeting
May 12 reporting from Washington notes heavy track conditions as Ivy City hosted several races. Strathspey won the one mile Army and Navy Stakes in 1 46, Tony Foster captured the 144 miles, Roundsman took the maiden two year old half mile in 52% seconds, Joe Mitchel claimed the free handicap 11 16 miles in 1.57, and Dangerfield won the handicap steeplechase by eight lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Strathspey
Tony Foster
Roundsman
Joe Mitchel
Dangerfield
Canadian Pacific elects officers at annual meeting
Montreal May 12 at the annual meeting of CP shareholders Sir George Stephen was elected president William C Vanhorne became vice president and the board of directors was reappointed except Levi P Morton and Richard J Cross who replace P du P Grenfell and C D Rose London. Net gains for 1885 reached 8 225 216 with gross earnings of 3 268 493 and expenses of 5 143 276 an increase of 2 033 326 over 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
The
Canadian Pacific
Sir George Stephen
William C. Vanhorne
Levi P. Morton
Richard J. Cross
P. du P. Grenfell
His Last Spree Jeff Davis Famed Uproar Ends
Newark Journal notes a final spree by Jeff Davis, framing it as his last escapade and hinting at public reaction to the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Newark Journal
City to open seventeen bath houses after tow to分
The city owns seventeen free bath houses towed to their sites and set to open in June. Funeral services were held yesterday for Patrolman John M. Finn of Division 2 with pallbearers Patrolmen Maines Coleman Summer Sloan Brennan and Swan. Interment followed at Malden. Veterinary surgeons continue to probe whether the Cambridge railroad horses that died had glanders or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Finn
Division 2
Maines
Coleman
Summer
Sloan
Brennan
Swan
Malden
Cambridge
Arms fear spurs Ulster loyalists in Ulster raid talk
London dispatch notes that Ulster loyalists hide arms fearing police raids to disarm them. A leading English liberal donates 100 pounds to arm Armagh Orangemen. Armagh loyalists form drill clubs as Chamberlain urges recognition of two nations in Ireland and Belfast Liberal Association backs home rule principles with amendments rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ulster
Morley
Ireland
Orangemen
Armagh
Chamberlain
Belfast Liberal Association
London and Counties
Liberal Union
M Valois Takes Greek Premiership Amid Turbulent Crisis
Athens May 12 M Valois accepts the role of premier amid Greece’s political deadlock. The king demands a temporary cabinet to enable chamber summoning as trade is paralyzed and port blockades persist. A new ministry forms under Valois with Petmizas Mendalis Louriotes Avierinos Venizelos Papailiopolos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
M. Papamedialopoulos
Greece
M. Valois
Petmizas
M. Mendalis
M.louriotes
M. Avierinos
M. Venizelos
M. Papailiopolos
Interior
Meeting of Liberals Opposed to the Premier's Bills
A London gathering at Joseph Chamberlain's home drew sixty Liberal MPs. Chamberlain urged withdrawal of the home rule bill to restore party unity. Caine reported 102 Liberals would vote against it, with 34 undecided, and the meeting backed some form of autonomy for Ireland on a basis different from Gladstone's scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Caine
Barrow-in- Furness
Ireland
Mr. Gladstone
Nationalists vow to oppose any half measures on home rule
Michael Davitt warned that National League supporters in Ireland and America would mobilize if Gladstone yields to Chamberlain on home rule. He dismissed Ulster opponents as outsiders and vowed war to the death against any bill that keeps Ulster from Dublin rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
London
Michael Davitt
National League
America
Gladstone
Chamberlain
Ulster
Davitt
Dublin
Petition of Ulster Women Against Home Rule Reaches Queen
London May 12 A petition 371 yards long signed by 30000 Ulster women was handed to the home office. It is addressed to the Queen and urges her to withhold assent from any home rule bill. The first three signatories are the Duchess of Abercorn, the wife of Bishop Knox, and Mrs Henderson of Norwood Tower Belfast, representing nobility church and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ulster
Home Office
Duchess of
Labouchere Speaks for Parnell at London meeting
London May 12 Mr Labouchere said he had Mr Parnell s authority to deny that Nationalist MPs would not back home rule but would support Irish representation in Westminster if an amendment allowed retention of Irish representatives The speaker favored Irish representation in the Imperial Parliament. Paris Cable Conference opens with 24 states represented. Granet elected president. Germany absent but to adhere to French view on 1854 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labeouchere
Parnell
London
Labouchere
Westminster
Paris
M. de Freycinet
M. Granet
Senor Alboreda
France
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Obituaries note John S. O Evelyn of Lowell and Bernard O Connor of cos died Tuesday. Dover NH taxable property rises to 8212330, up 66982 from last year. Mt Washington railway in Concord elects John H George as president. Merrimac County Sunday schools hold annual convention in Hepmiker NH. Essex North Conference meets in North Church Haverhill. Patrick H Noonan, 16, held in New Bedford district court in 3000 after striking Napoleon St Onge. Maine State fair trustees discuss 1000 sweepstakes race with Pilot Vinot and Jack Spratt. Fish weirs near Wellfiest report good bait caught, sold at 150 per barrel. Newtasket beach strewn with shingles from wreck debris washed ashore.
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