Merchants Week Free Conveyances and Low Priced Clothing
Merchants Week offers free hansom cabs and public conveyances in Boston for merchants and families May 14 to 19 with reduced railroad fares hotel charges amusements and men’s and boys clothing at the lowest prices. On Monday and Tuesday major railroads will sell round trip tickets to merchants within 75 miles of Boston good for return passage until Saturday. Select suits hats shoes neckwear and undergarments can be purchased at great advantage during the sale.
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Ex leader O Connor Power visits Canada on tour
In Ottawa on May 13 ex M P O Connor Power a former Home Rule leader arrived en route to British Columbia and Manitoba crofter colony. He plans to reenter politics at the first opportunity and opposes boycotts but stays firm on Home Rule. He downplays the Pope decree and supports imperial federation uniting empire regions.
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Deserters Shrink Swatara Leave Portsmouth Harbor
The United States steamer Swatara cleared for Norfolk today after six weeks at anchor in Lower Harbor. Seventy five sailors deserted since arriving, with only a few returned. the vessel headed south with remaining crew aboard.
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Studies In Comfort Lounges and Couches Ad
An advertisement touts new lounges and couches branded Studies In Comfort with unique shapes and cretenne upholstery. Each piece offers generous width and restive design, priced at 20 dollars with frame and labor charged separately and cretenne supplied as remnants.
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Boston
Davitt Attacks Rome Over Dillon Sentence Boost
Michael Davitt in Liverpool says Irishmen see Rome's rescript as political. He claims it adds three months to Mr Dillon's sentence and accuses English intrigue. The Daily News accuses government of a trick and calls for a broader inquiry into crime and land acts.
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London
Michael Davitt
Liverpool
O’connell
Ireland
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Times
Dillon
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Daily News
Lories
Pole
Boulanger Attends Dinner as Political Tension Surges
General Boulanger spoke at a Lille dinner defending his military plan and denouncing opponents in the Chamber of Deputies. He left for Valenciennes amid ovations and disturbances. crowds cheered and some hissed. In Anzin anti Boulangists faced threats as stones and pistol fire erupted, prompting crowd action.
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Lille
Anzin
Churchill Letter Supports Telegraph War Office Criticism
London May 14 Lord Randolph Churchill defends Daily Telegraph assertions on army and navy. He cites the Duke of Cambridge and committee replies as an instructive commentary on war office administration. Government orders mounting two modern thirty ton guns at Sheerness and further Thames defence measures. Lord Wolseley to attend Lords. Karl Wemyss to call attention to Cambridge and Wolseley speeches.
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Monument Unveiled as Regiments Named for Maria Theresa
In Vienna on May 13 Emperor Francis Joseph led a ceremony with royal family and officials at the Maria Theresa monument unveiling. A grand palace banquet followed. An imperial decree names five regiments after Maria Theresa and five emperors, and ten regiments after famed generals to preserve memories of rulers and military leaders.
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Deputation Seeks Sudan Trade Protection From Salisbury
A Commons deputation urged Lord Salisbury to shield trade and curb slave dealing in the Soudan. Salisbury warned that withdrawing from Suakim would let Osman Digna and the slave trade dominate, while keeping the Egyptian flag at Suakim preserves control.
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Government backs deputation aims in Cairo talks
A government official stated that a protectorate could not be contemplated while expressing sympathy for the deputation's aims. He said the government would advise the Egyptian authorities to the best of its ability in the matter.
Immediate release ordered for Moroccan dispute detainees
Telegraph dispatch from Gibraltar reports that after the money indemnity claims were withdrawn the United States received an apology and orders were issued for the immediate release of the persons arrested, ending the incident between the United States and Morocco.
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The Emperor Improves Amid Mixed News From Europe
Reports from Briain and Milan note the Emperor’s improving strength while in Milan the Brazilian ruler endures paralysis symptoms and fatigue. Other items report Australia planning a Chinese immigration conference, General Willoughby’s expulsion from Madagascar, Mr O'Brien’s accident in Durum, and Queen regent Sagasta's arrival in Saragossa with celebrations.
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Big Case Looms In Hatch Mystery In New York
Detective Clark testifies that Ferris hurried him to investigate Hatch and Mrs Scofield after a late night at Mme Fannys. Hatch tailed, hiding at doorways, as Scofield house was reached. Ferris boasted of a big case and may have staged or profited from a divorce blackmail plot.
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House debate over Mills bill draws party lines in flowery rhetoric
Washington May 13. In the House Mr Townshend of Illinois defended the Mills bill against charges of protection versus free trade and argued it aligns with Republican platforms and treasury secretary recommendations. Mr Kelley of Pennsylvania contended the bill adds coal and iron to the free list, prompting Townshend to reference Garfield and Cobden Club ties. Other speakers Cannon Milliken and Allen echoed familiar lines, delivering ornate but familiar rhetoric.
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Baptist conventions to convene in Washington this week
The Rev Dr George C Lorimer preached the annual sermon before the Women s Baptist Home Mission Society of the United States at Calvary Baptist Church. In the coming week five national Baptist societies will hold their annual convention in Washington with 2000 to 8000 delegates expected and many distinguished clergymen attending.
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American Baptist Publication Society
Commencement Speakers Named at New Hampshire College
Hanover May 13. The graduating class at New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts has appointed speakers for commencement. Melvin B. Carr of North Haverhill presents The Age of Aluminum, Edwin Gerrich Webster discusses Wood Pulp and Its Uses, William N. Kazen Norwich VI presents Ericsson's Inventions, George J. Sargent Canterbury presents A System of Water Mains for Towns, and John W. Smith Gratton presents The Work of the Mechanical Engineer.
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New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts
Melvin B. Carr
North Haverhill
Edwin ©. Gerrich
Webster
William N. Kazen
Norwich
Ericsson
George J. Sargent
Canterbury
John W. Smith
Gratton
Jordan, Marsu & Co Upholstery Department
Advertisement notes that Jordan Marsu & Co offer upholstery for houses and furniture, claiming one of the largest and finest departments in the country. The line highlights breadth across branches and services provided.
New York Democrats plan four delegates at large to national convention
gossip in New York on May 13 says Edward Cooper and W Bourke Cochran along with Hugh McLaughlin and George Raines will be the four delegates at large to the Democratic national convention in St Louis. The article notes expected new State committee elections and active arrangements by Tammany Hall and County Democracy at the Academy of Music with extensive decor and a crowded program. Cleveland and reform are forecast as the convention's likely outcome.
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Academy of Music
Edward Cooper
W. Bourke Cochran
Hugh McLaughlin
Brooklyn
George Raines
Rochester
St. Louis
Tammany
John Kelly
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Sugar Conference Ends In London With Draft Convention
Delegates sign the final protocol and draft convention at the sugar conference in London. They will forward the treaty draft and reservations to their governments, who must respond to the English government by July 5. Plenipotentiaries are to reconvene by August 16 at the latest to sign the treaty.
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Sunday School Union Anniversary at First Church
The sixty fourth anniversary of the American Sunday School Union was celebrated at the old First Church with Hon. William H. Haile presiding. Rev. Dr. George S Presastor of the Reformed Church of Orange and Rev. Dr. J. M. Crowell of Philadelphia spoke, summarizing annual work and urging support. Details show 1502 schools organized, 6326 teachers, 64129 scholars, and aid figures for aided schools.
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Reformed Church of Orange
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Sunday School Row Sparks Inside Baptist Church at Somerset
A lively Sunday school dispute at the Baptist Church in Somerset led to a prolonged, stormy debate between rival factions. The effort to reunite them failed, with several speakers engaging in personal clashes during the hours-long session.
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Hopkins and Getchell In Fatal Railroad Fight
In Avausta Maine on May 13 William Hopkins and James Getchell fought near the depot. Hopkins died at 3 AM from a fractured skull after being struck on the track. Getchell claims self defense and is under arrest amid public sympathy for him.
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Steamer Arrivals and Routes Reported Across Ports
A整理 log lists steamers arriving at Boston Baltimore New York London Hamburg and other hubs on May 11 13 18 with vessels including Cambrien Celtic City of Rio de Janeiro Norseman Aurania Greece Edam Polynesia and Duke of Westminster from various origins such as Palermo Jamaica Liverpool New Orleans San Francisco and New York. The report notes departures and routes to Antwerp Bremen Hamburg and other ports with several entries marked as proceeding or for further movement.
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al Havre
Worcester Fight Shapes Worcester County Politics in 1888
In Wasuwweron on May 26 the Worcester battle over the Republican nomination for Congress centers on Joseph H. Walker and Theodore C. Bates. Walker may bolt or run, splitting the vote and aiding Congressman Russell. Bates holds party machinery, opponents fear a split. Russell vows to run despite protests. Massachusetts political tensions involve Senators Hoar and Long, with Worcester’s feud threatening state balance.
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