Weather Bulletin Forecast Across New England States
Forecasts through Wednesday evening call for cloudiness and rain from Maine to Connecticut with cooler conditions by Thursday morning. Central storm systems over Lake Ontario and Lake Superior merge into a broad barometric depression from the Atlantic coast to the upper Mississippi valley, with additional disturbance near Montana. Rain extends from the Mississippi valley to the Atlantic coast, heavy in Mississippi, Ohio valley, and lower lake region.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Illinois
Lake Ontario
Lake Superior
Atlantic Coast
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Montana
Atlantic
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Lower
Lake Region
Michigan
Texas
Maritime passenger movements list from May dates
A condensed 19th century style bulletin lists numerous passenger ships and their origins, routes, and destinations with May dates. Notable entries include ships arriving or departing at Boston New York Philadelphia Liverpool London Hamburg and other ports, with origins such as Hamburg Antwerp Matanzas Baltimore and Shanghai. The compilation records travel connections between European and American ports and across the Atlantic during May.
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Boston
Monkseaton
Hamburg
Antwerp
Indian Prince
Matanzas
New York
Werra
Siemen
Mareca
Shields
Merionethshire
China
Manhattan
Liverpool
Olivett
Havana
Philadelphia
Stettin
Polynesia
Prawle Point
Volturno
Queensmore
Baltimore
Gothenburg City
London
Ronans
Arroyo
Taormina
Stanley cheers in London Guild Hall reception 2000 attend
London May 13 The reception to Henry M Stanley in the Guild Hall drew a dense crowd of about 2000 as the explorer thanked the guests and noted that Congo might have belonged to England if Englishmen had listened to his lectures from 1878 to 1884 Belgium held the advantage today Germany’s strong monarch and press noted, while Stanley warned against neglect of explorers and praised his companions.
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Germany
London
Henry M. Stanley
Guild Hall
Mr. Stanley
Corporation of London
Stanley
Congo
England
Belgium
East Africa
Wissman
Namby-Pamby
Gordon
China
Policy of the Dreibund Defended by Crispi in Rome
Premier Crispi declares the Dreibund policy unchanged and defensive. He asserts Italy’s armaments are for defence, not conquest, and cites actions in Bulgaria and the Soudan. He notes coordination with England and hints at forming an Italian East African company. He also mentions a planned emigration reform and downplays alleged worker misery.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Crispi
Dreibund
Italy
Balkans
Bulgaria
Austria
England
Europe
Africa
Signor
The German Colonies Debate in Reichstag
The Reichstag resumed colonial estimates with Major Liebert defending East Africa policy. He praised Wissmann’s model force, Emin Pasha mission, and mission importance. Military rule on the east coast was affirmed and German capital Foresees profit. Bennigsen supported policy. Estimates sent to budget committee.
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Reichstag
Major Liebert
East Africa
Wissmann
Emin Pasha
Africa
Herr von Bennigsen
Czar Considers New European Alliance After Bismarck
Vienna Times correspondent reports that Prince Bismarck’s removal prompts the Czar to reverse France alliance and seek a German alignment. The Krasnoe meeting may yield a compact that reshapes European power groupings.
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France
London
Vienna
the Times
Bismarck
Germany
Krasnoe
Russian crops show good condition across European Russia
An official report states the general condition of winter rye and wheat in European Russia is good. In many districts including the eastern provinces Poland Livonia Courland and southwest Russia the crops are very good. Only slight injury reported in a few districts.
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St. Peterspure
European
Russia
Poland
Livonia
Courland
Provision Train Plundered Attacked by Albanians
A provision train traveling from Irek to Czerrinsk was attacked and plundered by a party of Albanians. A woman passenger was killed and several others were wounded. Montenegrins are excited. the Porte pledges justice and compensation to victims.
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Czerrinsk
Irek
Porte
Mexican Editor Shot by Priest in Religious Clash
Ex Paso May 13 A religious war erupts on a hacienda about thirty miles south of Zacatecas Mexico A small Protestant Mexican colony there includes an editor He published an article around May 1 the priest deemed derogatory to himself and the Roman Catholic church A meeting of his flock followed and they sought the editor.
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Paso
Tex
Zacatecas
Mexico
Mexican church raid leaves deadly casualties and arrests
A man was shot on the street by a priest and his brother. The mob attacked the Protestant church, killing a woman and her daughter in the wreck. Soldiers arrested the priest and about fifty followers, who are jailed in Zacatecas. The case hinges on Mexican law with unclear punishment if convicted.
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Zacatecas
Mexico
Emin Demands Back Pay From Egypt Amid Unrest
London reports Emin demands seven years arrears of pay from the Egyptian government and a pension. Romer notes a balistite explosion at a Agigliana arms factory, killing fourteen and wounding many. Brrun cites German navy officers Herren Warnehold Has pelmath and Leubky convicted of bribes. sentences range from one month to two years six months.
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London
Romer
Agigliana
Brrun
Temperance Agitators Elect Officers at NY Meeting
The National Temperance Society held its twenty fifth annual meeting at the Broadway Tabernacle. Officers elected include President TI L Cuyler and J N Stearns as secretary. A three year board of managers was chosen and a long list of temperance resolutions adopted. General Clinton B Fisk presided and delivered addresses alongside Dr Cuyler and others.
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New York
National Temperance Society
Broadway Tabernacle
TI. L. Cuyler
D.D
J. N. Stearns
William D. Porter
Clinton B. Fisk
Fisk
Cuyler
Louisiana Lottery Doubles Offer to State for 1 Million
The Louisiana Lottery Company raises its bid to $1,000,000 yearly for a state lease. Governor Nicholls condemns renewing the lottery's lease, warning it could corrupt elections and seize power over officials, property, and liberties in Louisiana.
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Iowa
Dracut
Louisiana Lottery Company
William H. Bigelow
New England Railway Mail
Tao
New Orleans
Nicholls
General Assembly
Louisiana
Plundered Albany Bank Case Ties Goulds to Embezzlement
United States Marshal arrests William Gould Jr of Gould & Co for fraudulent conspiracy to rob Albany City National Bank in collusion with George P. Whitney. Gould held on 15000 bail. Whitney rearrested on December 1887 embezzlement charge, held at 5000 bail. Goulds store seized to aid bank claim. stock insufficient to cover debt.
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William Gould, Jr
Albany
Whitney
National Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
Hartford
N. Y
United States
Lucien Tuffts
Gould & Co
Law Book Publishers
Albany City National Bank
George P. Whitney
Gould
Goulds
Readville plan unchanged for Old Colony shops report
Foxt River May 13 report states the Old Colony repair shops will not move to the Readville property. No change to the plan for the South Braintree site. Work delays stem from Providence division repair costs. A freight house may be built at Readville, spurred by rumors of a New York & New England line to Fall River. The 6 o'clock boat train will run from Boston Providence station once the Stoughton branch double track is finished.
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Foxt River
Old Colony
Readville
South Braintree
Providence Division
New York
New England Road
Fall River
Stoughton Branch
Kneeland Street
Boston
Boston & Providence
Megantic Fish and Game Corp Elects Directors
Portrland Me May 13 Annual meeting of stockholders elected directors for the ensuing year Heber Bishop F A Foster M A Morris James Thayer Jr Charles L Hovey B V Hoe F L Brown A W Kilham E A Shaw Frank Hopewell A W Robinson Boston L Hall Medford Mass J O Woodruff New York Hon Henry Aylmer Richmond Que Alexander Taylor Jr Mamaroneck NY A W Robinson elected clerk and Harry Butler Portland assistant clerk Bylaws amended to permit sale at auction of shares unpaid for two or more years with notice to the owner for the benefit of the corporation.
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Portrland
Megantic Fish and Game Corporation
Falmouth House
Heber Bishop
F. A. Foster
M. A. Morris
James Thayer
Ballet Costumes Enter Free of Duty for Garden Opening
New York May 13. It is probable that costumes planned for ballet girls at the Madison Square Garden opening will be allowed to enter free of duty. They were to be entered as tools of trade, a mistake on the other side left them in the Custom House. The goods, valued at 10000 dollars, would bear about a 50 percent duty.
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New York
Srecrau
Madison Square Garden
Chief of Treasury
Wilbur
Original Packages Prompts Iowa Saloons Action
Sioux City authorities press injunctions against thirty saloon keepers and building owners over by the drink trade. The Law and Order League seeks to compel compliance by moving saloon owners to sell only original packages. About one hundred saloons operate in the city.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Law and Order League
Boston postal receipts spark pension bill clash
Washington May 13. Boston posts gains lead in first class offices with a 9.5 percent average rise across 79 of 102 offices. Boston’s yearly receipts up $221,347. Chicago tops with $808,642. House Senate dispute over pension limits persists, while other states show gains. Senate pensions committee rejects House amendments to the dependent pension bill. Davis notes sharp differences and favors the Senate position. General Cogswell invites the President to Haverhill’s 250th anniversary. President hopes to attend.
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Sprerau
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
Lowell
Providence
New Haven
Scott
House
Committee of
Senate
Cogswell
White House
Haverhill
Washington
Harrison
Davis
Senate Pensions Committee
Senate Committee
Morrill
Naval orders move officers among ships in May
Washington May 13. Naval orders assign Lieutenant-Commander William W. Mead as executive of the receiving ship Independence. Surgeon B S Mackie to practice on Constellation. Commander Henry Glass detached from the Naval Academy to command the practice ship on the 14th. Multiple detachments and transfers among Independence, Iroquois Constellation Marian and Nipsic, with junior officers placed on waiting orders or temporary duty in Honolulu.
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Washington
Spacray
Naval
William W. Mead
Independence
Mackie
Constellation
Henry Glass
Naval Academy
John C. Morong
Iroquois
W. W. Gillpatrick
Marian
Honolulu
Nipsic
Lennon Surrenders Dracut Liquor License
Mr. John Lennon, who paid $8000 for a Dracut liquor license, surrendered it as Selectmen refunded the money. He cited patrons who behaved properly inside but disgraced themselves outside, saying he did not care enough about money to risk a repeat of last Saturday and Monday scenes.
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Lowsguy
John Lennon
Dracut
Lennon
Physicians Meet in Washington for Fifth Annual Session
The Association of American Physicians opened its fifth annual meeting in Washington on May 13 with about forty members present. After general business, papers on specialized technical topics were presented.
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Washington
Association of American Physicians
Ice Chest Refrigerator Ad Offers Eleven Styles
A pedestal of sales copy touts a new refrigerator described as the best ice chest ever invented. It emphasizes cold dry odorless operation, fine materials, double casing, no exposed wood, Eddy non-conducting pack ing, zinc linings, wrought iron racks, slate shelves, and polished air circulation. Each unit is warranted and promises lower ice usage despite higher annual cost.
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Eddy
Butterworth Attacks McKinley Tariff In House Debate
Washington May 13 Ben Butterworth delivered a sharp takedown of the McKinley tariff bill in a half hour of congressional time. He blasted perceived inequalities and a bid to create monopolies, urged tariff walls against Canada, and praised certain duties while warning Republicans they may not align against him. Democrats applauded but he claimed belief in protection. Republicans doubt he will vote against the bill.
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Washington
Sproran
Ben Butterworth
Canada
Major Butterworth
Butterworth Objects to McKinley Tariff in House Debate
Washington May 13 The House after routine business began committee on the tariff bill. McMillin of Tennessee urged reduced duty on ammonia arguing its farmer necessity while McKinley of Ohio defended the tariff as fostering competition and American industry. Butterworth of Ohio voiced faith in the protective system, insisting it shields American interests across borders. Amendments on borax, coal tar, ethers, gelatine, primed by various members, were rejected. others sought changes, including olive oil duty, but failed to pass the committee stage.
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House
McMillin
Tennessee
McKinley
Ohio
Butterworth
Ir. Niedringhaus
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Yeas
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Dingley
Maine
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Biggs
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