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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1886
Page
1
Bath ship completes Antwerp to Baltimore voyage in 27 days
This morning's news notes the B F Packard finished the Antwerp to Baltimore passage in twenty seven days. Also reported are signing of boxing articles by John L Sullivan and Charles Mitchell for an eight round glove contest, and a Roman Catholic university for Washington moving toward assured funding. A southern Ohio cyclone devastates, with multiple deaths and a near wreck of an express train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
B. F. Packard
Antwerp
Baltimore
John L. Sullivan
Charles Mitchell
Washington
Ohio
Thomas A. Becker
Savan- Ban
Jadine
New York
Samuel N. Benjamin
Division of
Obituary of Colonel S N Benjamin at Governor's Island
Colonel Samuel N. Benjamin longtime assistant adjutant general of the Division of the Atlantic died at his quarters on Governor's Island after a long Army service. Born in New York, he joined the U S Military Academy in 1856, fought from Bull Run to Spottsylvania, earned brevet ranks and served at the Military Academy and Fortress Monroe before rising to assistant adjutant general. He married the daughter of ex Secretary Hamilton Fish and is survived by three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel N. Benjamin
Attlantic
Governor’s Island
Benjamin
New York
United States Military Academy
Second Artillery
Washington
Bull Run
Peninsula
Fredericksburg
Vicksburg
Fort Beauregard
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
Military Academy
San Francisco Harbor
Artillery Board
Military School
Fortress Monroe
Department of Arizona
Division of the
Racing Sensation Feared as Haggen Moves Horses to Latonia
Louisville May 16 A sensational report says California owner J B Haggen ordered his string withdrawn from the track to Latonia. He has about twenty horses including Ben Ali the Derby winner who was to start in the Clarke stake on Thursday. Trainer cites sick two year olds as reason. Stable leaves tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
J. B. Haggen
Latonia
Tieggen
Ben Ali
Clarke Stake
Blue Wing
Haggen
Fleetwood
New York Harbor
The
Times
Augustin Daly
Mr. Daly
Ada Rehan
Aramantic Amateur Dramatic Club
Brooklyn
Miss Rehan
Mr. Daley
New York
Mrs. Gilbert
Miss Kingdon
Strand Theatre
London
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Hamburg
Berlin
Paris
Liverpool
Dublin
Northwest crop report signals mixed conditions across Dakotas and Minnesota
The Pioneer press Northwest crop report notes frequent rains followed by cool weather delaying growth in parts of Minnesota and northern areas with weed issues. Dakota shows wheat four to six inches high and a better stand than last year while Wisconsin reports more favorable conditions and widespread corn planting. Iowa says most corn is in the ground and favorable, southern Minnesota and Dakota near completion of corn planting with a large increase in acreage expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
St. Paul
Minn
Pioneer Ress
Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Havana Market Faces Dull Week in Sugar Trade
In Havana Fiat market, activity waned with only a notable sale of 2000 bags centrifugal sugar at 315 gold per quintal to Spain. Weekly receipts stood at 27 000 boxes, 60 000 bags, and 1200 hogsheads while exports reached 29 000 bags and 1450 hogsheads, largely to the United States. Prices for regular polarization sugar ranged around 2 3 11% gold per quintal with Muscovada refining at 83 to 90 degrees. Freights to the United States hovered around 275 8 gold per hogshead.
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Havana
Fiavana
Spain
Gavana
Matansas
United States
Unitead States
Weather summary for New England and mid-Atlantic states
Indications show cooler, mostly fair weather from Maine to Connecticut with variable winds. Eastern states report fair skies and warmer breezes, turning variable. Southern states foresee warmer conditions with fair weather and southerly shifts. Louisiana and Texas expect local rains with easterly winds. Boston area observations include temperatures from 45 to 67 and variable humidity and wind.
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Wasemin@ron
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetta
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mimisippi
Louiiana
Texas
Congress Eyes Early Adjournment Amid Bills Pending
Washington May 16 The House calendar shows rapid work ahead with appropriation bills due for reports this week the sundry civil bill before Thursday and the general deficiency bill soon after This may push adjournment to July The naval appropriation is expected this week Morrison tariff bill remains unclear and some seek to defeat it when taken up Western lawmakers press for adjournment while nominating conventions approach and district duties loom larger than previously.
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Washington
Naval Committee
House
Protection Democrats
Congress
Condemnation Pending on Capitol Property Purchase
Washington May 16 Special The property holders on Capitol bill let time lapse to allow purchase with Congress funds. Proceedings will be started to condemn the property. Interior Solicitor Montgomery says the joint commission cannot be limited by appropriation and must pay court awards, possibly delaying work and needing another appropriation.
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Washington
Capitol Bill
Congress
Montgomery
Interior Department
Joint Commission
Overladen Calendars Dominate House Week Actions
Washington May 16 The House faces overladen calendars and varied special orders with little chance for action beyond appropriation bills. Public lands aims to suspend rules to pass the Northern Pacific survey and patent bill. Labor and invalid pensions panels seek days for their measures. Urgent defic currency and foreign affairs bills loom. Army reorganization and post office debates likely. small silver certificates and Dunn free ship bill eyed. Legislation on pensions, bankruptcy, and military academy appropriation could arise amid routine calendar work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Public Lands Committee
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Labor Committee
House
Invalid Pensions
Foreign Affairs Committee
Lkely
Post Office Committee
Senate
Banking and Currency Committee
Legislative
Naval
Military Academy
Washington to host a Roman Catholic university in the capital
The project to erect a Roman Catholic university in Washington gains broad support nationwide. Nearly a million dollars is already pledged, with ground unlikely before spring. Plans call for a graduate only institution modeled on Oxford and Cambridge, focusing on philosophy theology and philology before adding law and medicine. Archbishop Spaulding is favored to serve as rector, with internal management assigned to a religious society.
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Washington
Mhore
Baltimore
Oxford
Cambridge
Chapelle
Archbishop Spaulding
American ship B. F. Packard arrives in Baltimore from Antwerp
The Bath owned vessel B. F. Packard of 2226 tons reached Baltimore after a 27 day voyage from Antwerp. The owner traveled from Bath to meet her, and she is recognized for one of the best long voyage records among American ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. F. Packard
Bath
Baltimore
Antwerp
Fisheries Debate Looms in Congress Next Week
Washington May 16 Special. Vigorous talk is expected in both Houses the coming week on the Canadian fishery trouble. The Senate will have the Frye bill and in the House a reply is expected to the resolution calling for all information on the subject in the possession of the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Frye
Question Shape Lets Copyright Bill Pass Next Session
Friends of the international copyright measure doubt quick passage this session yet foresee favorable form in both houses. They believe the bill can easily pass at the next session once refined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Friends of the International Copyright Bill
Acting treasurer aide named in Washington
Washington may 16 acting secretary of the treasury designates Horace A Whitney cashier as acting assistant treasurer during Whelpley absence due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Horace A. Whitney
Whelpley
Delegates to Come by Steamer From Islands
Athens May 16 Arrangements have been made with an English steamer to bring members of the Chamber of Deputies from the Greek Islands to the city. The blockade of the coast is still maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Chamber of Deputies
Halibut scarce as boats crowd Gloucester harbor
Gloucester May 16 large number of halibut fishermen in harbor today but catches are small. Halibut is reported scarce despite busy harbor activity.
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Gloucester
Mind Gone Bartley Campbell Deteriorates at Bellevue
Dramatic author Bartley Campbell spends a day at Bellevue Hospital’s insane pavilion writing a damaged play and patchy music. Doctors say he suffers general paresis. prognosis grim with weeks or months to live. His wife Mrs Campbell may lose all, leaving him a city charge unless friends help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
8. R. Elliot
Mr. Campbell
Bellevue
Wildman
John McCullough
Campbell
Bellevue Hospital
Ward’s Island
Winthrop Parker
Staten Island
Central Traffic Association Ends Public Weekly Freight Reports
Chicago May 16 The Chicago committee of the Central Traffic Association votes to stop publishing weekly freight statements from Chicago to the East for flour grain and provisions. The move follows earlier reduction of disclosed data as the lines seek privacy in business and bond markets. Officials including Newell Ingalls Carson McCullough Sargeant and Commissioner Blanchard expect a meeting with trunk line presidents in New York next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
The
Central Traffic Association
Chicago Lines
New York
Chicago and Atlantic Road
Messrs
John Newell
F. B. Ingalls
John B. Carson
J. N. McCullough
L. J. Sargeant
Blanchard
Trunk Line
Anticipated Trouble at Lumber Yards
In CarcaGo on May 16 lumbermen in southwest yards sought police protection for tomorrow against stockyard workers. Lieutenant Shepard of Hen man Street Station was ordered to deploy officers to quash any riot. Stockyard men claim lumberyard returns disrupt their plans and threaten street parades to block workers.
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CarcaGo
Shepard
Henman Street
Sullivan and Mitchell Agree to Divide the Ducats
John L. Sullivan of Boston and Charles Mitchell of England sign articles for an eight round match under Marquis of Queensberry rules. The bout is set for June 14 1886 at Le Grand skating rink with 75 percent of gate receipts to the winner and 25 percent to the loser after expenses. Referee and timekeeper to be chosen May 29 in Chicago.
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ChicaGo
John L. Sullivan
Charles Mitchell
Boston
England
Great Britain
Yale Student Identified as Reed Found With Bullet Wound
The New York Times reports Franklin Rupert Reed, a 31-year-old Yale divinity student from Grinnell Indiana, was identified as the man found with a gunshot wound near Gouverneur Street. Reed had been missing about two weeks. two Yale classmates confirmed the laundry mark 7007 and noted missing evidence suggesting possible suicide is unlikely.
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New York Times
Gouverneur Street
Simon Wergen
Franklin Rupert Reed
Grinnell
Yale Divinity
R. Baker
J. R. Reynolds
No.7
West Divinity Hall
New Haven
Reed
Mr. Reed
Yale
Fred W. Reed
Minneapolis
Stalin
Union Theological Seminary
Jenkins
Jury Finds Alder man Jaehne Guilty Of Bribery
In New York on May 16 the jury convicted Alder man Jaehne of bribery in the Broadway railroad franchise case after a daylong trial. Defense contended lack of evidence, while prosecutors argued an implied agreement to receive $20,000. Judge Barrett instructed the jury on corpus delicti and the need for corroborating proof beyond the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jaehne
Rogers
John Scott
Graham
General Pryor
Barrett
Newcombe
Senate Committee
Byrnes
Martine
William Harvey
Alderman Jaehne
Broadway
Henry W. Jaehne
Jie
Inspector Byrnes
Reilly
Police
Jachne
Maloney
Aldermanic Chamber
Councillor Graham
John R. Fellows
Broadway Railroad
Jadine
Welln Organized Opposition in London House Clash
New York dispatch reports strong Liberal opposition to Gladstone's home rule bill. Meetings at Chamberlain's Prince’s Gardens and Devonshire House forge a united front with Hartington and Chamberlain. A pledged Liberal-Tory bloc appears ready to vote against the second reading, with 104 as the anti bill majority and 18 Liberals still unfriendly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welln
New York
Smalley
the Tribune
Mr. Chamberlain
Prince’s Gardens
Devonshire House
Gladstone
House of Commons
Lord Hartington
Granite Cutters Strike Ends in Philadelphia Accord
An agreement ends the Granite cutters strike in Philadelphia. Strikers will resume work tomorrow. The compromise sets a fifty four hour week with nine and a half hour days, five days plus six and a half hours on Saturday. Wages revert to ten hours pre strike. About 1900 cutters and 15,000 reliant workers.
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Philadelphia
Match Race Stakes Set at 500 Per Side
Louisville May 16 A match has been arranged between KE Baldwin's Volante and John Mackey's Tryant for 500 a side, 14 miles, to be run over the St. Louis or Chicago race tracks at the spring meeting, date to be fixed by the association adding the most money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
KE. J. Baldwin
John Mackey
St. Louis
Chicago
Miners Deadly Quarrel in Pittsburg Saloon
In Pittsburg near the Cliff mine on Saturday night a quarrel among miners led to Frederick Howcrof and Joseph Yates being probably fatally stabbed and several others injured. Weston Butler, the alleged cutter, escaped.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Frederick Howcrof
Joseph Yates
Weston Butler
Talmage Sermon Links Labor Strife to Anarchy
In New York May 16 Rev Dr Talmage preached on the labor question in Brooklyn. He warned that the conflict between labor and capital trends toward anarchy and urged workers to hold to law and their own independence while seeking harmony between labor and capital. He urged workers to stay at work or return to jobs and to place family duties above collective dictation.
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New York
Talmage
Brooklyn
Firs
America
Christ
Shad Hatching In Car Demonstrates Long Distance Transport
In Portland on May 16 the U S fish commissioners car carried 1 600 000 shad with 300 000 dying en route Half a million released in the Columbia at Wallula Junction and the rest in the Willamette at Albany An in car hatchery succeeded 95 percent of eggs hatched from Havre de Grace 600 000 eggs placed in four Mc Donald jars Fresh water supplied to keep eggs viable All hatched shad to be planted in Albany Willamette River The test proves feasible transport over 3000 miles for future use
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Portland
Ore
United States Fish Commissioners
J. Frank Davis
Columbia River
Wallula Junction
Willamette River
Albany
Havre de Grace
Ethical Culture marks tenth anniversary in New York
The Society of Ethical Culture held services at Chickering Hall to celebrate ten years since its foundation. William M. Salter from Chicago spoke of congratulations, with Dr Frances Emily White from Philadelphia and others delivering addresses. About 600 members attend as leaders praise the movement’s future amid debates on Christianity.
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New York
Society of Ethical Culture
Chickering Hall
William M. Salter
Chicago Society
Philadelphia
Frances Emily White
Salter
Wiliam J. Potter
Boston
The
Index
W. L. Sheldon
O. B. Frothingham
Southern Justice in Bartow Lynching of Mann Brothers
A mob of about 200 men seized Dan and Lou Manns after they murdered Marshal Campbell and wounded Officer McCormick. They were hanged at a tree near the jail. Lou slipped free but was shot and hanged on the same limb. The coroner ruled death by violence unknown parties. Officer McCormick survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Times-Union
Dan
Lou Mann
Marshal Campbell
McCormick
Bartow
Dan Mann
Lou
Imposing Ceremonial Installations in Savannah
Right Rev. Thomas A. Becker was installed as bishop of Savannah at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help as Bishop Gross moved to Oregon. Attendees included Bishop Northrop of Charleston Moore of St. Augustine and Monsignor Quigly, with twenty-five diocesan priests present. the ceremony described as the most imposing ever witnessed in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Thomas A. Becker
Wilmington
Del
Gross
Oregon
Prince Wins the Seventy-Two Hour Bicycle Race
About 3000 to 4000 spectators watched the finish of the seventy two hour bicycle race in Minneapolis. Prince led most of the day and finished with 1042 miles and 1 lap. Schock ended with 1028 miles and 5 laps. Prince received numerous flowers as winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Sr. Pact
Minn
Minneapolis
Schock
Minnesota and Northwestern to begin Duluth extension work
An official states President Stickney plans to start the Duluth extension at the earliest opportunity. A surveying party of eleven was sent north yesterday to determine the route, with no final location yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
The
Minnesota and Northwestern Road
Stickney
Duluth
Lassoed by the Law in New Hampshire Case
Albert Stone also known as Cris Carter and Texas Jack, linked to horse thefts in Langdon and Boston, was arrested in Colebrook Massachusetts after a May 6 theft reported by George W. Stanley. He appeared before Judge Vaughan and jailed in Newport on $2000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
N. H
Albert Stone
Cris Carter
Texas Jack
Boston
George W. Stanley
Langdon
Colebrook
Mass
Vaughan
Newport
Pastor Henry E Barnes Resigns in Haverhill Mass
Rev Henry E Barnes resigns as pastor of Centre Congregational Church after ten years. He sent a letter today noting resignation effective on or before August 1. The church society plans to act next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Mass
Henry E. Barnes
Centre Congregational Church
Rising Waters Threaten Upper Mississippi Flood Peak
A Mississippian river alert reports rapid rise in the Mississippi at Cairo and Memphis causing concern that water may exceed the highest level reached a week earlier. Officials monitor crest projections and prepare evacuation or protective measures as flood fears grow.
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New Orleans
The
Picayune
Vicksburg
Miss
Cairo
Memphis
Fatal Fall At Nashua Iron And Steel Plant
John Conlon, an employee in the gas producer room at Nashua Iron and Steel Company, fell 12 feet to the ground today, fracturing his skull and dying instantly.
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Nashua
N. H
John Conlon
Nashua Iron and Steel Company
State Politics and Senatorship Contests in Western Mass
In the Third District prominent figures and possible candidates are discussed including Merrill, Morse, Boardman, and Rockwell with Dawes’ hold and local loyalties shaping any senatorial contest. The piece notes Rockwell’s silence on the Dawes seat, warns against factional pressure, and recalls past shifts in district power as Berkshire and Hampden counties influence the outcome amid party maneuvering. General Hazard Stevens responds to criticism of the Tobin bill on veterans civil service preferences, defending a modest five point per year advantage after examinations and arguing for a formal law to fix veteran preference, while detailing how current rules sweeten or dilute that edge in practice.
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Moody Merrill
Congress
Merrill
Leopold Morse
Europe
Halsey J. Boardman
Senate
Boardman
Charles S. Randall
New Bedford
Charles L. Randall
Brighton
Dr. Davis
Yobey
State House
Rockwell
Washington
Springfield Republican
Adams Freeman
Dawes
Massachusetts
Mr. Rockwell
Senator Dawes
Long
Berkshire County
Hampden County
Robinson
Chicopee
Springfield
Berkshire
Hazard Stevens
House
Legislative Committee On Public Service
MT. Bowdoin
Boston
H. Dana
Tobin
Stevens
Im Office
United States
Civil Service Commissioners
Commonwealth
Civil service reform plea from Hayard Stevens
The letter argues for a just settlement of the vexing question, hopes for success soon, and urges civil service knights to focus their strength on nobler foes. Stevens signs off sincerely, urging measured action to avoid further objectionable bills and to heal grievances.
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Knights of Civil Service
Hayard Stevens
Leading Newspaper Men Comment on the Post's Prospects
Editors from the Transcript Herald Globe and other Boston papers share views on the Post under new management. They discuss potential policy shifts toward a high toned Democratic stance, editorial balance with news, and competition with the Herald and Globe.
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Town
The
Post
Boston
Boston Press
E. H. Clement
Transcript
Cleveland
C. H. Andrews
Herald
Horace Greeley
Tribune
William Henry Hurlburt
Manton Marble
New York World
Pulitzer
R. M. Pulsifer
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Charles H. Taylor
Globe
the Globe
W. W. Clapp
Journal
H. G. Parker
Gazette
C. W. Ernst
Beacon
John Boyle O’reilly
Labor unrest and meeting outcomes in local strikes
Labor groups report no change in the labor dispute after a large Saturday meeting at the rink with Rathmell Ford and Clinkard. Contracts resist labor dictation. tailors, bakers, barbers, and painters report talks, dress code asks, and fund contributions. Clyde Park spring meeting opens with four horse races, Diana wins the main dash, Sleepy Tom second, and other results listed.
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John T. Ford
Plumbers’ Union
Joseph G. Clinkard
Boston Clothiers’ Association
Co-operative Tailors
Preble Hall
Washington Street
Caledonia Hall
Tremont Street
Smith and Anthony
Wakefield
Stoneham
Harvard Lacrosse Sets New Marks at Spring Meet
Harvard Ath letic Association spring meeting on Holmes field produced two more records Wright 86 and Bemis 87 in the one mile walk and Chamberlain 86 in hammer throw. Winners include Noble 788 in 120 yards hurdles Dean 88 in two mile cycle Rogers 87 100 yard dash Wright Bemis Clark Chamberlain Holt Thomas Smith Cogswell Dana Frothingham Baker Wells Wells. Harvard also won the Quehlricas cup series opener with strong defense and standout play from Gardner 87 and Blodgett as New York clubs faltered.
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Holmes
Wright
Bemis
Chamberlain
F. H. Noble
D. B. Chamberlain
F. L. Dean
E. H. Rogers
C. Wright
H. H. Bemis
H. L. Clark
H. C. Holt
J. R. Thomas
R. D. Smith
Cogswell
Dana
P. R. Frothingham
Wendell Baker
G. Wells
Harvard
New York
Gardner
Blodgett
Funeral of Horace Stone in Reading at Bethesda Church
The funeral of Horace Stone of Reading was held yesterday in Bethesda Church. H. M. Warren Post 12 Grand Army of Wakefield, the Reading Veterans' Association, and the Reading Grand Army post attended in a body. Knights of Honor, in which Stone was a prominent member, also attended. The remains were interred in the village Cemetery.
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Reading
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Exceptionally Pure and Safe Stimulants Ad
Advertisement for Taylor's Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies bottled only, offered by druggists and grocers. The copy promotes these spirits as exceptionally pure and safe stimulants, reflecting a historical liquor marketing claim.
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Revere Hall Pool Tourney Sees Hills Beat Brown
A lively Saturday match at Revere Hall featured J. C. Hills and N. P. Brown. Hills posted 11 to Brown's 5 across a 1101011111110003 sequence, with ongoing play slated tonight between Peter Rogers and Thomas Leonard.
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J. C. Hills
N.P. Brown
Hills
Brown
Peter Rogers
Thomas Leonard
Reduction in Duties In the homes where Pyle's Pearling 19 used
In the homes where Pyle's Pearling 19 was employed a notable easing of duties is reported. The article notes changes in usage patterns and effects on routine chores, with emphasis on efficiency and time saved for residents.
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Track of the Cyclone Hits Canton Area
A great storm, traced to eight miles north of Canton, Ohio, devastated multiple properties. It destroyed barns, houses, an orchard, a schoolhouse, and the Higgins Church, with numerous injuries and three deaths reported south of Dunkirk.
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Canton
Henry Gerlich
Michael Zeigler
James Fisher
J. M. Surpus
William McElree
Higgins
David Higgins
Jackson Township
W. H. Flemming
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Thomas Moore
Samuel Huckard
Blanchard River
East Forest
Dunkirk
Blaze at Pekin Enterprise Distillery Destroys Plant
In Pronia Illinois on May 16 the Pekin Enterprise distillery burned completely before firemen arrived. The blaze destroyed 26 000 bushels of grain 6000 gallons of alcohol four rail cars of corn and all government books. Valued about 200 000 with 65 000 insured. Fire likely incendiary and the owners Spellman and Doehney offer 5000 reward for arrest and conviction. They plan to rebuild.
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Ill
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Pekin
Spellman & Doehney
Whiskey Pool
Gladstone Likely to Demand Election if Defeated
London May 16 Informal cabinet council held last evening and Gladstone held conferences with colleagues today He may demand from the Queen an immediate dissolution of Parliament if defeated Liberal leaders urge him to appeal to the country Chamberlain faces radical protests and a Parnellite stance shifts on the arms bill pending Home Rule division
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Gladstone
Morley
Lord Spencer
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Birmingham
Protestant peasants mobbed returning from market in Tyrone
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Cookstown
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Presta Wins First Money in Paris Oaks at Chantilly
The Prix de Diane at Chantilly was run over about one mile and a quarter. M. A. Tupin’s bay filly Presta by Petrarch won, with Perlina by Silva second and Sakountala by Perplexe third, all owned by different owners.
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Cholera Plague Reports New Cases and Deaths
Rome reports five new cholera cases and two deaths at Venice, while Bari sees fourteen cases and four deaths.
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Chinese oppose curtailment of Pope's nominee in Pekin
Romer May 16 report says the Chinese government opposes curtailing the Pope's nominee power in Pekin and does not want France to have exclusive control of all missions in China.
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Pope to Be Godfather for Queen Christina Child
Madrid May 16 The pope has consented to serve as godfather for Queen Christina's child ensuring a ceremonial religious sponsorship by the Vatican bless.
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Missing Danbury Girls Leave Home After Work
Maggie McCoy and Nellie Banks aged 16 vanish from Danbury homes after leaving factory work in shop clothes on Thursday. No trace found since. Both were last seen near their residences. families seek information from the public and authorities.
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Nellie Banks
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Shoplifters Arrested Over Diamond Ring Theft
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