Transatlantic Cattle Trade Committee Report London May 17
The Transatlantic Cattle Trade Committee in London delivers a voluminous report on the trade noting partial approval of United States regulations for inspection and shipment. It cites issues with ship officers fittings ventilation and accommodations and reports instances of cattle cruelty though it finds Samuel Plimsoll’s broader claims unproven.
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London
Transatlantic Cattle Trade Committee
United States
Samuel Plimsoll
Ofarliament
Mr Blaine's Condition Reported Improved
Dr Dennis said Blaine passed a comfortable night and does not require a morning visit. Few callers are admitted to the residence where he is staying with his daughter's family as he remains averse to seeing visitors. The goat is noted as his sole complaint.
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MR. Blaine
New York
Shipping News: Vessels Arrive and Depart Across Ports
At Boston and New York many ships report arrivals from Liverpool Hamburg Bremen Havre and more including Aurania Strathdon Mascotte La Bourgogne and Thingvaila. Other entries show vessels from Progreso Port Spain Copenhagen and Bordeaux with routes via Shields Bremen Havre and Moville. Also noted are arrivals at Liverpool Glasgow London and Quebec with fleets listed for May dates.
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Boston
Scythi
Liverpool
Haugesund
Saracea
Ripon City
Hamburg
Shields
Merjulia
Progreso
Baltimore
Carthagenian
New York
Fuers’ Gisianrek
New
California
Namonars
Fulda
Bremen
la Bourgogne
Havre
Philadelphia
Straits of Magellan
Aurania
Thingvaila
Copenhagen
Goldolphin
Tampico
Strathdon
Andes
Port Spain
Orinoco
Bermuda
Mascotte
Epics
Servia
Glasgow
Alcides
Montreal
Roma
i:OsbOore
Lake Superior
Ottoman
London
Maine
Moville
Moraine
Columbiaa
Quebec
Montevidean
Loudon
Funeral of Dr Alfred Hosmer At First Parish Watertown
The funeral for Dr Alfred Hosmer occurred yesterday at the First Parish Church Watertown with a full auditorium of relatives and citizens. Represented groups included the Board of Selectmen Watertown Historical Society library and bank trustees School Committee and others. A procession from Town Hall preceded the service and elaborate floral tributes shaded the event. Burial followed privately at Mt Auburn in the family lot beside Dr Hiram Hosmer.
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Watertown
Storcian
Alfred Hosmer
Board of Selectmen
Watertown Historical Society
The
Public Library
Watertown Savings Bank
E. M. C. Leach
Sthoven
Heaven Is
Alice Gardner
W. H. Savage
Arthur May Knapp
Mt. Auburn
Hiram Hosmer
Baptist Church at Lexington to Rebuild After Fire
Lexington May 17. The Baptist church at this place destroyed by fire last Wednesday will likely be rebuilt at once. Insurance totaled 7500 with a 1600 mortgage, leaving about 5000 available funds. Lower walls and foundations remain sound, and a new edifice should rise within the society’s resources. Services were held today at the Hancock Congregational Church on Hancock Street.
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THE
Baptist Church
Lexington
Baptist
Hancock Congregational Church
Ancock Street
Salisbury's Silence The Poachers Opportunity
In the Behring Sea dispute a strong case hinges on an early ruling. The fur sealing company's stake centers on a proposed closed season to curb poaching and protect resources.
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Behring Sea
Behring Sea policy stirs fur sealing firm hopes and fears
In Washington May 17 the North American Fur Sealing Company pressurizes for a prompt British reply to Secretary Blaine and a firm decision on Behring Sea. They demand return on expenses and skins if a closed season is imposed, while Canadians raid the area. Cabinet deliberations loom as delay risk grows.
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Philadelphia
Haiti
Wilmington
N. C
National Union Conference
Cincinnnati
Oregon Improvement Company
West Overton Works
New Orleans
Lord Salisbury
Wasmindon
Specrat
Behring Sea
North American Fur Sealing Company
Blaine
United States
State Department
Enoug
Sealing Company
West
Harrison
London
Julian Pauncefote
Julian
Cable
Victoria
San Francisco
Behring
Parker Grave Monument Finished for Theodore Parker
Paris May 17 W W Story completed the monument and medallion for Theodore Parker s grave in Florence. The ceremony is set for August 24 with contributors F B Sanborn of Concord Mass and Moncure D Conway aiding the literary ceremony.
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Theodore Parker
Paris
W. W. Story
Florence
F. B. Sanborn
Concord
Mass
Moncure D. Conway
French Oaks Race Won by Primrose at Paris May Race
The French Oaks at Paris on May 17 was won by M. Michel Ephrussi's chestnut filly Primrose by Peter out of La Papillonne. M. H. Delawarre's chestnut filly Primrose finished second and the same gentleman's chestnut filly Closerie placed third.
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Paris
M. Michel Ephrussi
Primrose
Peter
la Papillonne
M. H. Delawarre
Man
Closerie
Czarewitch Attack In Tokio Police Involvement Detail
Paris reports from the French embassy detail the assault on the Czarewitch in Otsu as he rode away in a jinriksha. A police officer named Thunda struck the Czarewitch with a sword, Prince George countered, and guards intervened to subdue the assailant who was wounded and arrested. The Czarewitch’s injury is said to have already healed.
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Paris
Tokio
Czarewitch
Yhunda
Otsu
Prince George
Bonze
Thunda
Czare
New Volcano Reported in Armenia at Nimrod Peak
Paris reports from Trebizond via Dix Neuvienne Siecle that a new volcano has erupted at Mount Nimrod in Armenia near Van. Flames and lava devastate base villages, killing or wounding many. Fugitives camp nearby amid destitution. Turkish authorities mobilize aid for sufferers.
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Paris
Dix Neuvienne Siecle
Marseilles
Trebizond
Armenia
Nimrod
Van
Frost and snow devastate crops across kingdoms
May 17 reports from Loxpow and Paris describe sharp frosts sleet and snow damaging fruit crops. Snow lingers on hill tops while valleys melt. London sees warmer rain. Belfort and Nancy in Alsace also hit by snow storms with mountains blanketed.
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Loxpow
London
Paris
Belfort
Nancy
Alsace
Dr Graves Indicted for Murder in Denver
Denver May 17 the grand jury indicted Dr T Thatcher Graves for murder in the first degree in causing Mrs Josephine Barnaby's death and named two undisclosed accessories before and after the fact Graves has not been arrested but his Gilsey House room is guarded awaiting warrants and arraignment officials say only that the district attorney is waiting for something.
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Denver
Col
T. Thatcher Graves
Josephine Barnaby
Frost Wrecks Early Fruit Across Ohio and Illinois
May 17 frost visits Northern Ohio Norwalk and Sandusky with damage to fruit crops while wheat and corn suffer. In Naperville Illinois a heavy frost harms grapes strawberries and early vegetables. The season is said to be the hardest frost in twenty years in parts of the region.
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Tigrix
Ohio
Norwalk
Sandusky
Napierville
Ill
Train Jumped Embankment in New York Crash
A Long Island railroad local train derailed near Greenville as it left the line and plunged 100 feet down a embankment. Engineer Coombs and an unidentified man were killed instantly. the fireman conductor and brakeman were seriously injured while most passengers escaped severe injury.
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New York
Long Island Railroad
Greenville
Coombs
Disorder in Kanturk as McCarthyites clash with Parnellites
In Kanturk Cork on May 17 a town meeting of McCarthyites was interrupted by Parnellites. A free fight ensued leaving many seriously wounded and multiple arrests reported.
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Dusurn
Kanturk
County of
Cork
Argentine Market Improves Amid Bank Reform Rumors
Buenos Ayres May 17 The Senate refusing to authorize a committee inquiry into state bank positions boosts market sentiment. Rumors say the Provincial Bank may liquidate while the National Bank could become a large entity with a monopoly on note issuance.
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Buenos Ayres
Senate
Mme Janauschek Not Ill. Planning No Retirement
PirrssurG Pennsylvania May 17 report from this city says there is no foundation for the claim that Mme Janauschek is ill or considering retirement. She remains in the best of health and continues active on stage.
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Life NS. Cy
Phelps
State Agte
Devy
Mme
Janauschek
Pirrssurg
Penn
Mellin's Food Praised as Satisfying Nourishing Diet
Invalids praise Mellin's Food as a highly satisfying nourishing article of diet. Its preparation method is said to suit even delicate stomachs and its strengthening properties are described as wonderful.
Itata Hunt in Pacific: Charleston Coal at Acapulco
U S consul reports Charleston and Chilean Esmeralda in Acapulco harbor. Captain Remey says Charleston coal loading while Esmeralda seeks fuel. Secretary Tracy orders Charleston under Commodore McCann with senior admiral in charge. pursuit of Itata to continue.
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Washington
United States
Loughery
Acapulco
Mexico
State Department
Charleston
Remey
Navy Department
Itate
Tracy
McCann
Baltimore
Iquique
Chilean
Baltiimore
Brown
San Francisco
Commodore McVann
Commodore McCann
Pacific
South Atlantic
Commodore Brown
New York
Herald
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Stata
San Diego
Department
Warships at Acapulco In Mixed Chilean U S Diplomatic Tension
Off Acapulco the American warship Charleston and the Chilean Esmeralda lie at anchor while reports swirl of possible Itata transfers and a looming clash. Esmeralda claims no port calls, Charleston readiness signals a potential confrontation if Itata appears. Rumors of Magdalena Bay transfers and Imperiale sightings circulate.
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City of
Mexico
Charleston
Esmeralda
Acapulco
United States
Itata
el Universal
Guatemala
Ricemey
San Francisco
Reme
Remey
San Disco
Cal
Newbern
Cape St. Lucas
Imperiale
Magdalena Bay
Paris
Pari
Senor Matte
Congressional Party
Foreign Office
Ribot
Muskegon Fire Causes Half Million Dollar Loss
A damaging blaze in Muskegon destroys homes and displaces hundreds of families across the city. Fire officials report roughly half a million dollars in property loss with numerous residences left uninhabitable. Local agencies mobilize aid and assess insurance claims as residents seek shelter.
Boston Fire Devours 350 Homes In City Wide Blaze
A massive fire in Muskegon Michigan spreads from Langakell Hotel barns to Pine street and Terrace avenue destroying 350 dwellings and 20 blocks of business properties. Loss reaches $500000 with many uninsured. Firefighters from Grand Rapids aid, prisoners freed, a courthouse burned, and a child reported missing as Harry Stevens dies of pneumonia en route to safety.
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Muskegon
Mich
Langakell
Pine Street
Terrace Avenue
Grand Rapids
Philaboum
Eckerman
Matthew Wilson
Sedgwick
McMichael
Langakell House
Missig
Harry Stevens
Stevens
Sloop Upset Kills One In Milford Sailors
In New Haven on May 17 a sloop sailed from Milford when a squall overturned the craft near Merwin's Point. Webber drowned, Lanphiere perished at sea, Burns and Green survived after drifting two hours. Rescue arrived as two bodies remained unrecovered. Lanphiere was single, Webber left a wife and children. New Home Sewing Machine, 160 Tremont Street.
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New York
Tda
Hamburg
Dark Rose G
Boston
Nettie
Ichs
Ameda
Schmidt
New Edford
Jordan
Lena White
Vinal Haven
Maggie J Chadwick
Diane
Wm Wilson
L P Eagle
St John
Reaper
TA Stewart
Shulee
Laconia
Windsor
J N Flanagan
Orisko
Hillsboro
Garfield
Apple River
Heaver
Joggins
Lizzie D
Small
Dorchester
Wm Chee
Sullivan
Chromo
Franklin
Lucy E Friend
Lanesville
George
A W Ellis
Portland
Richard Airport
TW Allen
Calais
Chase
Rockland
S V Simmons
Colorado
Bane
City of Macon
Argus
Eleanora
Chatham
G B Sanford
Shi Wmit
Joel Cook
Confidence
Storm King
W_ Morse
Joshua Lovett
Glenwood
Gertrude
Cottage City
Wilkesbarre
Bangor
Minnie W Griffin
Plymouth
Ida J Campbell
Portsmouth
Lucy P Muller
Annie P Chase
Win Slater
Annie R Lewis
James Neilson
James
Fannie
Edith
Hattie H Barbour
Savannah
Mary Lyneburner
Albus
Albert Phare
Loella
Frankfort
Mary A Hood
New Haven
Conn
Frank L. Burns
Frank Green
Lewis O. Lanphiere
Frank Webber
Milford
Long Island Sound
Burns
Merwin’s Point
Webber
Mix
Lanphiere
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England
Brownfield & Sons
Abram French Company
Franklin Street
Leonard & CO
H. F. Miller
Newbury Street
Gen. A
Hartwell
GEO
H. Lloyd
Washington St
Bromfield
C.F. Appleton
Gentlemen’s Shoes
Globe Building
Ray Eatlner
Causewayst
Treasury
Henry Evben
Admiral Braine
New York Navy Yard
New Brunswick
Wisconsin
R. Heber Newton
Colonel Wright
Richard Croker
Tammany Fame
Shakespeare
Graves
Depuyer
Barnalgy
Oesete Vee
Kentucky
Hese
Cleveland
South
Jefferson Davis
Fuerst Bismarck
Southampton
Trans-Atlantic Cattle Trade Committee
Jean Bratiano
Pierre Adolphe Chériel
Great Britain
France
Ouyy
Massachusetts
Republican City Committee
Harvard
C. Spencer, Jr
Rotch
American Oriental Society
Miner
Universalist Society
Central Labor Union
Franklin Park
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Citizens’ Association
Henry M. Whitney
Josiah Quincy
Charles
Yale
University Track Athletic Cup Association
Naval Battalion
First Baptist Church
Tremont Temple
DR. Hosmer
First
Salisbury
Fur Sealing Company
Mount Nimrod
Ite
DR. Graves
Illinois
Long Island
Shreve, Crump & Low CO
Tremont
West Street
Summer Streets
Vernis Martin
Dresden
Royal Worcester
O. H. Crump
Washington and
Paine’s Furniture
Canal ST
Tremont Street
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