Montreal Detective Trial Ties Vault Key to Accused
In Monreal May 20 special coverage on the Grand Trunk robbery case Detective Naegele's trial resumes with identical evidence as for John F Paye. Key to vault traced to Constable Bureau. Charles Phillips last seen with a Skye terrier tied to a false key and sale of real estate to Kerr.
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Sprcral
Naegele
John F ‘Ahey
Constable Bureau
Sheldon
Slack
Wilson
Harry Phillips
London
Sullivan
Paul Cauchon
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
Montreal
Boudreau
Post
Grand Trunk
Phillips
Boston
New York Sun
Kerr
Railroad deal looming between Duluth Southern and Canadian Pacific
The scale of a pending agreement draws foreign capitalists into talks with Duluth South Shore and Atlantic and Canadian Pacific officials. Delegates including Sir George Stevens and Sir Donald Smith inspect lines and mines, while Washburn confirms Soo Line traffic deals with Canadian Pacific. Passenger service shifts await fall upgrades. Providence line boats resume daily runs to New York with faster Boston Providence service planned.
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Duluh
South Shore & Atlantic
Canadian Pacific
George Stevens
Donald Smith
M. van Horn
Farrar
London
Colonel West
Captain Rich
Minneapolis
Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic
Mineral Range
General Washburn
Soo
Boston
Boston & Lowell
New York
Rome
Watertown & Ogdensburg
Ontario & Western
L. H. Palmer
Old State House
Park Square Station
Providence
Old Colony Railroad
Providence Line
Old Colony
German Turners at Chicago Convention Opens
The thirteenth annual Nord Amerikanisher Turnerbund convention opened in Chicago with 571 delegates. Dr H M Starkloff of St Louis, the president, stated the organization is not anarchistic or socialist and rebuffed charges of revolutionary doctrines. The radical element had influence, with about 400 delegates aligned with its points as committees formed.
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Chiago
Nord Amerikanisher Turnerbund
H. M. Starkloff
St. Louis
Turnbund
Ac Eoniee
Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary Slated July 1 Ceremony
The First Corps opens the Gettysburg anniversary events on July 1 at 1 p m at the Reynolds marker. Governor Beaver delivers welcome, with responses from General Abner Doubleday and remarks by war governors and generals including Longstreet Fairchild and Hall. A historian and other officials also participate in the program.
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Washington
Gettysburg
First Corps
John F. Reynolds
James A. Beaver
Abner Doubleday
A. G. Curtin
Austin Blair
J. Gregory Smith
J. J. Kirkwood
Frederick Holbrook
William Sprague
Frederick Smythe
John
Railway mail clerk arrested for mail theft in New Hampshire
Concorno New Hampshire May 20 Fred R Gordon a railway mail clerk was arrested in St Albans Friday night for robbing his mail and was brought here this evening and lodged in jail Fipor DB Lis Corset five dollar fine white and drab at Jordan Mansa Co s
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Concorno
N.H
Fred R. Gordon
St. Albans
Fipor
Jordan
Mansa & Co
Irish Protesters Denounce Papal Rescript in Phoenix Park
Six thousand Irish Catholics gathered at Phoenix Park with Lord Mayor Sexton presiding to endorse by acclamation the anti rescript resolutions. John Dillon and William O'Brien led speeches asserting the Vatican’s separation of spiritual and political domains and pledging firm protest. In London the Rome correspondent notes bishops’ thank you letter while Moniteur casts doubt on the manifesto’s authenticity.
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Phoenix Park
Dublin
Vpage
Berlin
Frederick
Germany
Galicia
Naegele
Montreal
Europe
Rome
O’brien
London
The_ Post
Moniteur de Rome
Parnellites
Steamers Arrived Across Ports in Notable May Voyages
Shipping list records arrivals and origins of multiple vessels by date. Entries include Frutera from Palermo and Aguan from Jamaica arriving at Boston and May 19 and 20 updates from Liverpool New York and other ports, with ships such as Etruria Braunschweig James Turpie and Gaelic noted among others.
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Boston
Frutera
Palermo
Aguan
Jamaica
Cephalonia
Liverpool
Avonmouth
Sidonian
New York
Barcelona
Chandernagor
Marseilles
Queenstown
Etruria
Bremen
Braunschweig
Baltimore
Charleston
Calais
Ville de Calais
Philadelphia
Gilslan
Matanzas
Edwin
Licata
Eden York
Furness
Antwerp
Iowa
Yokohama
San Francisco
Peeve Ya. Se
Jaded
Seatens
Lizard
Minnesota
Emperor and Empress in Bern May Night Update
In Bern last night the Emperor slept poorly after coughing. He appeared at a window twice and wore a mostly good general condition. A decree ordering reprisals for barriers to Germans entering France is expected soon. The Empress Victoria has become an inventor, and a new writing desk aids the Emperor whether in bed or standing. The court tailor measured the Emperor for a dress uniform costing about 600.
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Bern
France
Prince Bismarck
Warzin
Victoria
Prince Henry
Gladstone rebuts claim of longer sentences on appeal in Ireland
London May 20 Mr Gladstone replies to Mr Balfour on the practice of increasing sentences on appeal. He says the government gave no hint of precedents and calls the practice shameful and contrary to Parliament's intent and criminal jurisprudence. He praises the discovery as proof of evil traditions in Irish administration.
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London
Mr. Balfour
Ireland
Gladstone
Germany to tax Russian goods heavily in tariff move
May 20 report from Breron says Germany plans a 50 percent tariff on Russian imports. Paris notes Mme Wilson, wife of Grévy's son-in-law, will likely move to New York due to anti husband sentiment in Paris. London reports Belgian Chamber of Deputies approving extra credits for Meuse fortifications. Dupin notes attorney general to prosecute Equitable Insurance frauds in Belfast. Barcelona covers royal opening ceremony for an exhibition with 7500 attendees.
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Meuse
Dupin
Equitable Insurance Company
Belfast
Barcelona
Edinurgh
Prince George of Wales
Genoa
Four Persons Smothered In Cleveland Fire Tragedy
In Cleveland, Mrs Elizabeth Lewis aged and her three grandchildren died when a fire broke out at 38 Headly Street. The Llewellyns were away and returned to find the house ruined and the occupants perished. The children ages were 6, 4, and 18 months. A new smallpox case appeared in Springfield, the six year old daughter of Timothy Driscoll.
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Cleveland
Elizabeth Lewis
William Llewellyn
Headly Street
Springfield
Timothy Driscoll
PHELAN SEEKS REVENGE FOR FIFE YEARS FALSELY IMPRISONED
Montrean Quebec May 20 W Sorrettan J W Campbell Phelan after extradition in 1883 for passing a counterfeit bill in Boston says he is innocent and to expose conspirators. He has consulted lawyers who began proceedings. He claims US authorities offered release but he refused unless pardoned, serving his full term and preparing a large damages suit.
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Montrean
Que
Sorrertan
J— W. Campbell Phelan
Boston
Phelan
Fahe
United States
BIG STRIKE IMMINENT AT NATIONAL TUBE WORKS
In Pirissura Pennsylvania May 20 a wage reduction at National Tube Works, McKeesport, faces a probable strike as workers must answer by Tuesday. Many refuse the cut, threatening duty affects about 4000 men. In Haxamay Buren May 20 McLanahan Smith & Co offered paddlers 375 dollars, they demanded 385. The firm will replace with non union labor. mills idle seven weeks, 700 out of work.
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Pirissura
Penn
National Tube Works
McKeesport
Haxamay’s
Methodist Conference Opens in New York With Routines and Debates
Bishop Ninde presides as delegates tackle lay and ministerial representation with votes on equal delegation limits. The episcopacy report affirms missionary bishops as true bishops. An afternoon Sabbath mass meeting at the Metropolitan Opera House features prayers, scripture, hymns, a sermon by Bishop Foss, and closing benediction by Rev. Sia Sek Ong.
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New York
Ninde
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Yeas
Taylor
Metropolitan Opera House
Methodist Conference
New York City
Indiana
Walden
Chattanooga
T. K. Neely
D.D
Philadelphia
Foss
Minneapolis
God
Sia Sek Ong
Foochow
Sunday Closing Law Tested In St Louis Arrests
The first real test of the Sunday closing law in St. Louis resulted in about forty arrests for violations as saloons closed promptly. one man endured five arrests before surrendering. A $50 fine proves light beside potential license loss while brewers and saloonkeepers heed the State Supreme Court ruling enforcing the law.
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St. Louis
Gettysburg
McLean
New York
Paris
State Supreme Court
Memorial service for Rev EK H Atwood draws city leaders
The South Church in Salem hosted a full memorial for the late pastor Rev EK H Atwood. Attending were President Barbour of the Congregational College Montreal Rev Stuart Sheldon Rev E K Strong D D of the American Board and many local clergy. Speakers included Rev De Witt S Clark Rev L B Voorhees Mayor Raymond Rev A H Plumb Prof Hagar and Rev C B Rice.
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Salem
Atwood
President Barbour
Congregational College
Montreal
Stuart Sheldon
E. KE. Strong
D.D
American Board
Wheatland
Osgood
de Witt S. Clark
The
Tabernacle
L. B. Voorhees
Crombie Street Congregational Church
E. B. Willson
North (Unitarian) Church
Mayoraymond
Ey. A. H. Plumb
Tunnel to bore Detroit River by major syndicate
A Detroit May 20 report states a syndicate has formed to tunnel the Detroit River at this point. The Michigan Canada Tunnel Company carries over 100 million dollars in capital, formed in Canada and to be registered under the American laws promptly. The group includes D. O. Mills and George Bliss of New York, Mr. Laidlaw of the Bank of California, and several Michigan Central railroad officials.
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Detroit River
Detroit
Michigan & Canada Tunnel Company
Canada
Ree
D. O. Mills
George Bliss
New York
Mr. Laidlaw
Bank of California
Michigan Central Railroad
Fulton Apostles Close Music Hall Meetings
The final Fulton apostles gathering at Music Hall drew the season’s smallest crowd. Free admission failed to attract, while ten cents drew a crowd of the faithful. Speaker W Kellaway denounced the Catholic religion as something to be trampled upon. A Protestant association meeting is planned for Wells Tabernacle Hanover Street to form plans for a summer campaign.
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Music Hall
Fulton
W. Kellaway
Wells Tabernacle
Hanover Street
Not Blaine Yet as G.O.P. Nomination Looms at Chicago
Washington May 20 The question who will be the Republican nominee for the presidency remains unsettled as delegates assemble in Chicago. Blaine's status divides supporters and rivals, with his withdrawal unclear and Maine's delegation pressed to back Blaine early. John Sherman leads first ballot possibilities, while Gresham faces Indiana opposition and Harrison loyalty blocks his path. New York May 20 George William Curtis says Blaine will likely win the nomination, Cleveland defeats him, and Mugwumps may back Cleveland or a non Blaine candidate, especially if Gresham.</S:
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Washington
Sprechan
Chicago
Blaine
Florence
Mr. Blaine
Republican Party
Maine
John Sherman
Gresham
Indiana
Harrison
New York
George Willian Curtis
Cleveland
Curtis
Railway Station Burned At South Sudbury In Four Depot Fires
A fire at 3 a.m. destroyed the passenger station and freight house at South Sudbury where Old Colony and Central Massachusetts railroads intersect. A freight car and contents were lost, with machinery and groceries valued in the thousands. Incendiary origins suspected across multiple Sudbury depots. Additional fires reported include Ballard farm in Hard, Vermont and Saylesville shoddy mill in Providence.
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Concorp
N. H
Old Colony
Central Massachusetts
South Sudbury
Sudbury
North Framingham
Hard Trord
Charles B. Ballard
Springfield
Dwight Street
Daniel C. Pitkin
John Rogers
Malden
Maplewood
Lebanon Street
Toronto
Ont
Shoe
Winnipeg
Mian
Portage la Prairie
Marquette
Lorne
Providence
R. L
John C Paige Policies Fire Insurance on Household Goods
John C Paige at 20 Kilby Street handles fire insurance for small household furniture and personal effects, giving careful attention to this business along with all fire insurance affairs.
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John C. Paige
Kilby Street
Ives
Who Will Be Postmaster in Haverhill May Be Settled Soon
In FiAvernity on May 20, postmaster term expires May 15 after three full terms. Leading candidates are Henry N. Merrill Joab Peaslee and Gilman Sleeper with ex Mayor Joseph H. Sheldon as a dark horse. Merrill has party backing and city committee support, while Peaslee has rumored backing from Frank Jones of Portsmouth. Sleeper is popular with the younger set and Sheldon may have Washington ties. Blunt’s delegates to Chicago spark town debate as to possible succession and fisheries politics influence.
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FiAvernity
Sprcrat
Blunt
Henry N. Merrill
Joab Peaslee
Gilman Sleeper
Joseph H. Sheldon
Mr. Merrill
James H. Corletor
C. W. Morse
J. O. Wardwell
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
White House
Peaslee
Jones
Massachusetts
Sleeper
Sheldon
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Ie. Blunt
Cogswell
Lowell
Worcester
Haverhill
Flood in Ontario Prompts Flood Watch and Cost Estimate
Ottawa reports the Ottawa River rising six inches in twenty four hours and nearing 1878 levels. Damaging floods feared as northern waters begin to surge. Government estimates the Sault Ste Marie canal project at 16 feet depth will cost 2,800,000 dollars, with construction planned to start next year.
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Ottawa
Ont
Sault St. Marie
Forger Dunham Captured After Flight From Vermont
W H Dunham, sought in Rochester Syracuse Albany Montreal Minneapolis for passing forged checks, fled after misrepresenting payment to Pavilion Hotel. He rode a saddle horse, used a $150 check for board, then left by train via Waterbury Burlington Rutland, and was finally caught at Binghamton. He is son of G H Dunham of Plattsburg and his forgeries span months. Ex Mayor Soule of New Bedford is critically ill.
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Montreaizr
W. H. Dunham
Binghamton
N. Y
Rochester
Syracuse
Albany
Montreal
Minneapolis
Pavilion
New York
Boston
Dunham
Pavilion Stable
Waterbury
Burlington
Rutland
G. H. Dunham
Plattsburg
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Iron National Bank
City
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W. R. Dresser
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Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Company
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Portland
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F. W. Parker
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H. C. Potter, Jr
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Hancock
Pickett
Association of Collegiate
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Phillips Brooks
Phoinix Park
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Heeler Pro
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General Foreign News
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ST. Louis’s Day
Rev
Hartford
Benjamin Rose
Cedar Street
Milton Lower Mills
Somerville
John Woods
Somerville Avenue
Haverwhill
Mr. Blunt
Ontario
Soule
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