Congress unlikely to allow gold and silver deposits for circulation
Representative Wilkins doubts Congress will permit national banks to deposit gold and silver as security for bank circulation instead of bonds. The list covers varied items from a banquet to be hosted by Butler and Maynard, to scans of trials and fires, with multiple regional notes and sports results.
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Wilkins
Congress
Butler
Maynard
Prince Leopold
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Russell Sage
Pacific Railroads
Manchester & Lawrence
Brown
Marblehead
Salem
St. John
N. B
United States
Cape
Townsend
Yale
Behring Straits
Woolcott
Parker M. Hooper
Empire State
Bristol
Chicago
A.S. Grant
Boston
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Detroit
Key
Chattanooga
Tenn
The
National Banks
Editor O Briens Tour Prompts Mixed Toronto Mood
Lord Lansdowne limits on O Brien speech debated in Canada as Toronto hosts a divided public. A steady procession of Irish sentiment greeted the lecturer and a return voyage to Montreal drew cheers while authorities promise protective measures. Scotland Yard detectives shadow the controversial traveler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richelieu
St. Lawrence
Diamond Harbor
Toronto
Ont
Globe
Lord Lansdowne
O’brien
Chicaco
Herald
Ottawa
Canada
Mr. O'Brien
Drall
Scotland Yard
Behring Sea Seizures explored by State Department
The Department of State reports no formal demand from Britain for the release of seized Behring Sea sealers nor claims for damages. A review of Alaska sovereignty, treaty lines, and the 1870 fisheries laws supports U S jurisdiction while awaiting a Massachusetts case for 22 500 against Captain Abbey of the Corwin over the Sierra seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindton
Department of State
Behring Sea
United States
Bayard
Alaska
Department
Casson
Belting Sea
Sea of
Oqchitsk
Russia
Congress
Smt
Massachusetts
Abbey
Corwin
Sierra
Return envelope closing notice for graduates
On May 20 a written application is required before May 18. A return envelope will be enclosed and stamped. Graduates whose addresses are on record will receive tickets without an application.
Steamer Empire State Burns To Likely Total Loss
A daytime discovery at 1 30 am shows the steamer Empire State at Bristol fully ablaze with flames consuming the vessel. Nearby railroad roundhouse and car sheds were endangered and the cars were moved to safety as officials expected a total loss of the steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire State
Providence
Bristol
Providence, Warren & Bristol Railroad
Forest Fire Under Control at Cape Shoreline
Sanowich May 13 The immense forest fire on the Cape since Wednesday is believed under control. Old Colony railroad road crews with about 200 men started back fires on the Barlow road and fought flames toward Pocasset. The head fire was put out in West Falmouth, Pocasset kept safe by continuous water. Only a few acres of woodland remain untouched and losses appear heavy.
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Sanowich
Cape
Old Colony Railroad
Barlow Road
Pocasset
West Falmouth
Fires Reported Across City Institutions and Homes
An 11:27 P M alarm from Box 68 cited a boiler and locomotive works fire at 459 Albany Street due to spontaneous combustion with $25 damage. A Box 72 8:50 P M blaze at 68 Emerald Street damaged a dwelling as kerosene lamp upset. Engine 8 responded to 65 Prince Street for a small kerosene lamp explosion with minor damage. An early morning blaze in Needham destroyed Odd Fellows Hall and the New York and New England depot. telegraph wires burned out hindered details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Street
Emerald Street
C. Wister
Prince Street
Bertha Cohen
Simon Cohen
Needham
Odd Fellows’ Hall
New York & New England
Fires destroy shops and properties across towns in May
Multiple U S towns report fires on May 13 fire at Cedar Lake shops Minneapolis & St. Louis and damage to freight cars totaling about 75000 with additional losses from houses barns and mills in Neepuam Boston Claremont Paterson Barnville Minan and Peanopy. several notices list insured amounts and one case cites arson.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Cedar Lake
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Neepuam
James H. Smith
Webster Street
Sandwich
Ellerton L. Dorr
Boston
Buzzard’s Bay
Paterson
N. J
Beckwith Iron Works
Claremont
N. H
J. D. Fogg
Barnville
Ont
Minan
Springfield
Massachusetts
Hartford
Connecticut
North Adams
G. H. Davis
Florida Mountain
Davis
Peanopy
Specia
Brown & Standley
Wallisbrook
Cardinal Gibbons in London and Rome exile threat noted
Cardinal Gibbons visits London with focus on negro missions in America and possible excommunication for Dr Mc Glynn if he does not appear at Rome. Sir Charles Tupper discusses Canadian fisheries policy in Parliament. Manning intercessions may spare Mexicans condemned for outrages on American soil. O'Brien in Toronto shifts toward less warlike tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
London
America
Dr.McGlynn
Rome
Charles Tupper
Manning
O’brien
Toronto
Parade and royal visit centerpiece of Boston events
Weather fair and warm as Boston Library Society hosts annual meeting. Parade of the Boston School Regiment reviewed by Queen Kapiolani and entourage. Her Majesty tours harbor visiting Deer Island and Fort Warren. Harvard crew wins annual class races aboard 387. The Ocean King, the largest American ship afloat owned by J H Sears & Co, reported burned at sea. Stock market remains active with San Diego Land and Atchison shares making notable advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Library
Boston School Regiment
Queen Kapiolani
Deer Island
Fort Warren
Harvard
Ocean King
J. H. Sears & Co
San Diego Land
Atchison
Strikes in Chicago Idle 10000 In Building Trades
In Chicago an across the board shutdown by Master Masons' Association contractors leaves about ten thousand workers idle in bricklaying and masons, with carpenters and painters kept at work. North Side Brick Manufacturers' Association plans a Wednesday shutdown adding 1600 men to the idle workforce. An uproar at the Bricklayers' Union meeting produced no concrete action on wage demands or a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Master Masons’ Association of
Chicago
North Side Brick Manufacturers’ Association
Weather Indication for New England and New York
For twenty four hours starting 7am Saturday May 14. Predictions show slightly warmer fair weather with light variable winds across New England and eastern New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Amnesty for Irish agrarian prisoners debated in Commons
Edward Norris, MP for Limehouse, asked if the government would urge Crown mercy for Ireland prisoners held on agrarian crime charges without violence. W H Smith replied the government cannot commit to this Jubilee era measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Samuel Norris
Limehouse
Tower Hamlets
House of Commons
Ireland
W. H. Smith
Schooner General 8 Grounded in Provincetown Harbor
The schooner General 8 E Merwin, towed into Provincetown Harbor this afternoon, grounded in five fathoms of water with the hole in her side above water at half tide. A survey will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
General
E. Merwin
Excommunication Threat Warns Dr. McGlynn Case
Rome reports the Pope will immediately notify Archbishop Corrigan of New York about Dr. McGlynn. The Holy See will back the archbishop and warn that the priest must appear before the supreme ecclesiastical authority in Rome within forty days or face formal excommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Corrigan
New York
Dr. McGlynn
Cardinal Gibbons Visits London College Among Negro Missions
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in London and met with Cardinal Manning at St. Joseph's College of the Sacred Heart Mill Hill to discuss negro missions in America and a potential Baltimore branch under his control. He plans to return to America by late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Manning
St. Joseph’s College of the Sacred Heart
Mill Hill
Vaughan
Canon Benett
Benert
America
Baltimore
Knights of Labor
Cardinal Gibons
Parliaments limits on speeches and Parnell’s health update
The Lords read a bill restricting speech length as Parnell’s condition worsens after a London journey. He plans to go to Bournemouth for rest, aiming to attend Parliament by Tuesday. Other items cover Melville shell trials, Egypt British occupation term, Baltic education in Russian, Lohengrin, Natal governance, and Paris crown jewels sale totals.
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London
House of Lords
Cairo
Porte
Greatritain
Egypt
Bern
Yar Hag
Paris
Carpe Town
Arthur Havelock
Natal
Zululand
Vrybrd
Border outrages and Mexican court martial confusion
Reporting from Mexico City on May 13 clarifies that Colonel Arvizu and Lieutenant Gutierrez were condemned to death but have appealed for clemency to President Diaz. The case centers on cross border arrest and diplomatic efforts by Secretary Bayard and Minister Manning to balance peace with justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Arvizu
Gutierrez
M. Rincon
Diaz
Bayard
Manning
Marisal
United States
Loss of the Parker M. Hooper in March mystery unfolds
A Baltimore letter from Oliver Woolcott, first mate of the Parker M. Hooper, alleges the captain planned to scuttle for insurance. Woolcott claims the captain swapped a faulty rudder, refused proper repairs, and allegedly cut holes to sink the schooner as Nord America departed.
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Baumore
John E. Doyle
South Broadway
Baltimore
Oliver Woolcott
Parker M. Hooper
Havana
Boston
Woolcott
Wonalcott
Hooper
Dominion Affairs in Canada Budget Debate Sees Division
Ottawa May 18 opinion splits over Sir Charles Tupper's budget speech in Parliament. He warns US political divisions impede free trade talks while Canada must defend its rights. Cartwright counters debt rise amid stagnant population and shrinking exports per head. He accuses the government of flunkyism and argues Canada may face annexation or independence choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Charles Tupper
United States
Senate
Canada
Imperial
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Cartwright
Sir Charles
John Macdonald
Anay
New Comet Discovered By Professor Barnard
Rochester N Y May 18 Dr Lewis Swift director of the Warner Observatory reports a telegram from Professor E F E Barnard of Vanderbilt University Nashville announcing a new comet sighted last evening at 11 o clock. It lies at right ascension 15h 10m 46s and declination south 30 36 and is very faint moving slowly northeast. This discovery earns Barnard another Warner comet prize totaling 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocuester
N. Y
Lewis Swift
Warner Observatory
EF. E. Barnard
Vanderbilt University Observatory
Nashville
Tenn
Barnard
Warner
South Carolina Episcopal Convention Splits Over Color Delegates
In Cuaneston South Carolina on May 18 the diocesan convention split over admitting colored clergy to the floor as delegates. Bishop Howe opposed the color line party and fourteen parish lay delegates plus two clergymen withdrew leaving a quorum to resume sessions tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuaneston
S. C
Episcopal Diocesan Convention
South Carolina
Howe
National Banks Security and Bond Plans Discussed
Representative Wilkins of Ohio, a leading banking authority, says Congress will not allow cash deposits in the Treasury instead of bonds. He notes banks reduce circulation toward 25 percent, favors government supervision, and suggests replacing bonds with a 2 percent century bond to form a permanent circulating medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinaton
Sreera
Wilkins
Ohio
House Committee On Banking and Currency
House
Congress
Post
Treasury
Mr. Wilkins
Secretary of the Treasury
Prince Leopold Skips Washington Visit Over Perceived Slights
Diplomatic chatter swirls over Prince Leopold's decision not to visit Washington after planning one, with claims he felt snubbed by the State Department and expected a formal invitation upon announcing his travel. He reportedly leaves for Europe without touring the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Leopold
Washington
Sredau
State Department
Europe
West Point Visit Spoiled by Resentment Plan
A faction chartered a steamer to sail a party to West Point yesterday in a bid to block receiving a naval honor or courtesy from the United States, reflecting ongoing tensions over the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
United States
Comptroller Butler Entertained by Officials at Dinner
May 13 WesAraton officials hosted a dinner at the Jefferson Club rooms in honor of Sigourney Butler as successor to the second comptroller. Guests included Secretary Fairchild, Assistant Secretary Thompson, Youmans, Trenholm, the comptroller of currency, McMahon, Williams, Day, Shelley, Judge McCue, Bennett, Benedict, Williams, and W Daff Haynie.
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Butler
Wesaraton
Spectac
Maynard
Jefferson Club
Sigourney Butler
Fairchild
Thompson
Youmans
Trenholm
McMahon
Williams
Day
Shelley
McCue
Bennett
Benedict
George B. Williams
W. Daff Haynie
Becoming Satisfied With the Law
Washington reports the interstate commerce law gains acceptance as it matures. Commissioners note initial complaints seek clearer interpretation and expect general customer satisfaction once the law reduces discrimination and tariff increases are viewed as fair across patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Specia
Naval and post office appointments from Washington
Navy orders transfer Passed Assistant Surgeons L M Curtis and J W Baker to Chelsea Hospital and training ship 31st inst. Postmasters named for Torringford Asbury Grove Chariton Depot Three Rivers Canterbury East Orange Matunuck East Hubbardton and others. Treasury to replace Treasurer Hyatt with bond and oath due early next week. two months for cash and book audit expected.
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Washington
Sprcrau
L. M. Curtis
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Quinnebaug
J. W. Baker
Wabash
Naval Hospital, Chelsea
Ellen P. Griswold
Torringford
Conn
A. B. Richardson
Asbury Grove
Mass
Thomas Fitts
Chariton Depot
John F. Teris
Three Rivers
John W. French
Canterbury
New
W. B. Weeden
Matunuck
R. I
George W. Davis
East Orange
Francis Matthew
East Hubbardton
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Hyatt
Norwalk
United States
Treasury
Bradstreet Report Indicates Broad Decline in Bank Clearings
Bradstreet's notes a widespread drop in bank clearings for the week ending today across major centers. New York leads with a $58 million decline, followed by Chicago $20 million and Boston $13 million, with total for 37 cities at $993.247 million versus $1.1099 billion prior week, a 10 percent fall.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Latger
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Louis
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Detroit
Louisville
Bradstreet
United States
Middle States
New England
Southern
Western
Pacific and Territories
Canada
Brewers Strike At Roessle Brewery Over Wages
Brewers at John Roessle's brewery on Pynchon street vote to demand 18 to 25 dollar weekly pay and 6am to 6pm hours and union consent for hires. When no reply comes, 56 workers and 4 teamsters quit, leaving two in charge as Roessle, sick, is informed. Police watch Station 10. no disturbance reported.
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John Roessle
Pynchon Street
Brewers’ Union
Roessle
Harvard next week calendar features lectures and services
Harvard University schedule for May 15 to May 20 lists Appleton Chapel prayers by Dr. Brooks, a May 16 lecture by Edward Morse at Harvard Hall, Greek readings by Goodwin, a May 17 literature course, May 18 Divinity School debate, May 19 electricity lecture and Boylston talk, and May 20 Divinity Chapel service.
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Harvard University
Appleton Chapel
W. J. Tucker
D.D
Andover Theological School
Brooks
Wadsworth House
Harvard Natural History Society
Massachusetts
Edward
Morse
Peabody Academy of Science
Harvard Hall
Aristophanes
Goodwin
Severil
Yuesley
Divinity School
Sage Testifies on Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific Consolidation
Russell Sage reports his stake in the St. Louis pool and details holdings in Kansas Pacific and Union Pacific stocks and bonds. He discusses Gould's role, the January 1880 consolidation, resignations, and related securities dealings as the Pacific railway commission resumes hearings.
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Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
New York
Pacific Railway Commission
Russell Sage
St. Louis Pool
Gould
Kansas Pacific Consolidated
St. Joseph & Pacific
Kansas & Nebraska
Denver & Bowlder Valley
Sage
Solon Humphries
E. D. Morgan & Co
G. M. Dodge
West
Dillon
Ames
Jay Gould
Messrs.Humphries and Dodge
Kansas Pacific Company
St. Joseph & Western
St. Joseph Bridge
Consolidated
Mink
Central Branch
Sidney Dillon
Goul
Utah & Northern
Denver
South Park & Pacific
Chicago
Bu.lington & Quincy
Commodore Garrison
Kansas Pacifc
Missouri Pacific
Gou
Kansas Pacificc
James R. Keene
Washington E. Connor
Washington E., Connor
Washington E. Connor & Co
Forty-fourth Street
Commission
First Mail Train Reaches St John After Twelve Days
The first train from the United States for twelve days arrives at St John New Brunswick as the Intercolonial railway at Rothesay remains flooded and night trains are cancelled. A twenty four hour gale devastates Sunbury and Queens counties. Homes barns and cattle are destroyed with Fredericton in darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan
N. B
United States
St. John
Rothesay
Sunbury
Queens Counties
Gagetown
Fredericton
Marblehead Chief of Police Assault Case in Essex Court
The trial of Daniel Callahan of Marblehead for an assault with intent to kill Chief of Police Brown of Marblehead on March 7 was heard in Essex Superior Court. The defense contends insanity due to delirium tremens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Salem
Daniel Callahan
Marblehead
Essex Superior Court
Methuen Man Injured By Runaway Team
Lawrence May 13. John Havey of Methuen is thrown from his carriage when a runaway team from Curran and Joyce wholesale liquor dealers strikes him. He sustains internal injuries likely to prove fatal.
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Lawrence
SpectaAu
John Havey
Methuen
Curran & Joyce
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