English Wins Seat After House Tie Break in Peelle Contest
Special despatch from Washington reports the English Peelle contest in the House, seating William H. English by a 130 to 127 vote amid fierce procedural clashes. Debate touched on privilege, lobbying by ex-members, and a proposed investigation. the process highlighted factional strife and use of rules. Separately, cuts to clerk pay sparked opposition as committees face reduced annual clerks while a district clerk receives per diem pay.
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Boston Post
Washington
Peelle
House
Committee On Elections
Harr
Michigan
William H. English
English
Horr
Herr
Cox
Massachusetts
Kansas
Bayne
Commerce
Agriculture
District of Columbia
Warington
Randall
Republicans Nominate Morrill for First District Seat
ATCHISON Kansas May 22 Republicans of the first congressional district unanimously nominate E N Morrill for reelection in a local party meeting.
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Atchison, Kan
First Congressional District
E. N. Morrill
Ward Seeks Bail Blocked by Arrests Link
New York May 22 Counsel for Ferdinand Ward says no bail will be sought for his client to avoid triggering more arrests. The affidavit from City Chamberlain Blue links Ward to contracts with the U S government and large profits. Ward jailed on Ludlow Street while no warrants yet issued for J D Fish or Grants. Gen U S Grant says rumor of his son fleeing to Canada is unfounded. Grant’s Farm mortgage recorded in St Louis to secure Vanderbilt loan.
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New York
Ferdinand Ward
Ward
City Chamberlain
United States
Grant & Ward
Tappan
Ayers
Ludlow Street
J. D. Fish
U.S. Grant
U. S. Grant, Jr
Canada
Gen. Grant
ST. Louis
W. H. Vanderbilt
Political gossip on 1890s Democratic ticket hopes
A collage of editorials from multiple papers discusses candidates like Tilden Blaine Butler and Jones with derision for insubstantial booms. It notes New Hampshire four electoral votes and tariff reform as revenue policy, while dismissing Flower’s candidacy as mere wealth seeking an office.
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Hayes
Beecher
Arthur
Washington Star
Tilden
Blaine
Brooklyn Eagle
Alpert Palmer
Boston
Gen. Butler
Palmer
Demosthenes
Butler
Utica
Monitor
William E. Chandler
Mulligan Blaine
Frank Jones
New Hampshire
Mr. Jones
Concord
Watterson
Carlisle
Ohio
New York Times
New York
Flower
United States
New Haven Register
Senate Postal Telegraph Report Attacks Western Union Dividends
The Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads adopted a report detailing how Western Union’s debt, rentals, and stock capital rose from 3 million in 1863 to 80 million today. It argues stock dividends exceeded legitimate earnings and current income failed to justify cash dividends totaling 34.4 million plus 25.8 million in stock dividends from 1867 to 1883. A lottery advertising bill failed 22 to 29, with West objecting to further consider it. Van Wyck proposed extending the ban to stock ads and notices of sales by margins or puts and calls.
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Senate Committee
Washington
Senate Committee On
Hillon
Senate
Western Union Company
Western Union
Senate Today
West
Yeas
van Wyck
Faraday Arrives at Rockport to Lay New Bennett-Mackay Cable
Rockport Mass May 22 crowds meet the Faraday as the shore end of the Bennett Mackay cable is landed. The ship anchors near Cape Hedge and begins uncoiling a heavy deep sea section while crews haul rafts ashore through surf. The process continues toward a noon splice on the 25th, completing the Dover bay Rockport link before heading to the Irish coast.
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Rockport
Mass
Faraday
Bennett-Mackay
Long Beach
Cape Hedge
Dover Bay
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Ship’s and Cable Company
Irish
Ireland
London
The Bohemian Girl at Globe with Ideal Opera Company
Entertaining performances at the Globe theater Thursday night featured The Bohemian Girl by the Ideal Opera Company. Notable cast members included Miss Geraldine Almar and Mr. M. W. Whitney, with strong support from Miss Mathilde Phillips and Mr. W. H. Macdonald as main lyric voices and guards. The company received enthusiastic applause for strong singing, while the Boston scene advertised further performances and upcoming notices of government or civic events.
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Ideal Opera Company
Globe Theatre
Count Arnheim
M. W. Whitney Atimng
Viceessueeus
Geraldine Almar Muor
Zephie Dinsmore
Mr. Whitney
Miss Aimar
Phillips
Thaddeus
Macdonald
Montgomery
Martha
Boston
Burglars Loot East St. Louis City Vault
Thieves broke into the East St. Louis city clerk’s office vault last night and carried off about $34,000. The haul included $20,000 in city scrip and roughly $14,000 in cash, with $11,000 of the cash belonging to City Clerk Canty and his brother and the rest to other city officials.
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East St. Louis
St. Louis
Canty
Woman Attacked at Home Asks Police Aid After Incident
A man assaulted Mrs. Miller at her residence this morning threating her life and stifling cries with his hand before fleeing. She described the assailant to police. Separately, Herman Blind won a $2,750 verdict against the New York and Hartford railroad for injuries in a travel incident. Russell Sage reportedly maintained cash demands, while banker Wm. H. Sweeney was arrested in a suit by Garrett B. Haight over a stock balance.
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Russell Sage
Wm. H. Sweeney
Garrett B. Haight
Murder in Boston at Gleason's Saloon on Howard Street
A man shot and killed in Michael Gleason's saloon on Howard Street, Boston, following a dispute over money and drinks. Dell Hansell of Rockland was fatally wounded. Samuel Allen of White River Junction, Vermont, fled the scene and was later pursued by police. Witnesses recalled a threatened second shooting, with Allen later detained by officers and charged with murder.
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Michael Gleason
Howard Street
Stanley
Allen
Sullivan
Hansell
Thomas Gleason
Tom
Hansell Allen
John Irving
Jesse Lord
Beach Street
Irving
Tremont Row
Henry D. Andrews
The
Lancers
Isaac H. Allen
Court Square
Coolidge
Cilley Wis
Steadman
Tinkham
Briggs & Hansell
Acme
Rockland
Mass
N. B. Briggs
D. Hansell
L. C. Ward
C. H. Ward
Main Street
Brockton
James Sullivan
Frank S. Harkins
Fire damages Dedham church and vestry
A noon fire at the Dedham Washington street Catholic church damaged the vestry causing about 400 dollars in building loss and destroying clergy vestments valued at 600 dollars. The blaze started near the host used for a funeral service and spread to woodwork.
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Dedham
Washington Street
Cable correspondence between Gould and Vanderbilt on finances
New York May 22 details a telegram exchange dated May 21 1584 between Jay Gould and W H Vanderbilt. It notes tremors from Grant & Ward Marine Bank and Metropolitan Bank, a steadier market, Sage accepting all liabilities, new railroad pools signed, potential hold on east bound rate increases, and improved crop prospects as fall business to rise.
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New York
Messrs. Gould
Vanderbilt
W. H. Vanderbilt
London
Grant & Ward
Marine Bank
Metropolitan Bank
Sage
Fink
Chicago
Electro Deposition and Ventilation Talk At Society Meeting
The Society of Arts held its last meeting of the season at the Institute of Technology. John M. Pecheider presented a paper on Electro Deposition of iridium on Engraved Copper Plates. T Homer Woodbridge discussed heating and ventilation of the new institute building with diagram illustrations and a post-lecture building tour opportunity.
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Society of Arts
Institute of Technology
John M. Pecheider
T. Homer Woodbridge
Institute
Railroads May Change Rates After June First
New York May 22 It was denied by Commissioner Fink that all roads signed the new contract or that there was any immediate prospect of a rate change. After June 1 the matter would be considered and likely result in a rate advance. At a trunk line committee meeting pooling of business in New England over roads to Boston was discussed but no action was taken.
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Blaine
William Walter Phelps
Mr. Phelps
Mr. Blaine
Phelps
John B. Riley
Lynn
John B. Alley
Columbus
Grant
Dorsey and
Ingersoll
Mr. Evarts
Alley
San Salvador
Judas
Kellogg
Dorsey
Republican Church
Keifer
Evening Post
Second National Bank
Leiter
Chicago
Court House
Leiter House
Puck
New York
Warner Miller
Washington
Arthur
Lincoln
H.L.N
Fink
Trunk Line Committee
New England
Boston
Senate
House
Sparhawk
Committee On
Wm. M. Hill
Salem
Palmer’s Cove
Walter Shanly
Francis Shanly
Committee On Railroads
John M. Seeling
Boston and Albany
Joyner
Hudson River
Massachusetts
L. Moore
Hudson
Connecticut River
State Department
New England Spiritualists’ Camp Meeting Association
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Cambridge
The Tariff and Its Burdens on Massachusetts People
A Massachusetts plea against the war tariff argues it harms industry and raises consumer prices, citing high duties, reduced international trade, and inflated profits. It urges substantial tariff reductions, capping surplus revenue, and organized public action through the Tariff Reform League led by secretary Josiah Quincy.
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Massachusetts
Congress
Representatives of Protective Industries
England
France
Germany
United States
League
Washington
State Street
Boston
Josiah Quincy
Texas Storm Ravages Crops and Forests Across State
Heavy rains across northeastern Texas drop 5 to 8 inches, ruin crops that may need replanting, and trigger widespread railroad damage with 130 miles of Houston and Texas Central track underwater. Tornadoes near Fairfield Stewartsville Howth’s station uproot forests and halt travel for days. damage totals still uncertain.
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Texas
Galveston
Tylers
Marlin
Navasota
Crockett
Waverly
Fairfield
Stewartsville
Hempstead
Howth
Red River
Gulf
Louisiana and Arkansas Line
Houston
Texas Central
New York Beats Boston in Ten Innings at Polo Grounds
Ten thousand fans watched the New York team defeat Boston at the polo grounds. Welch pitched well with ten strikeouts as Ewing and Connor led a first inning surge. Boston scored once on a Manning three-base hit, but New York's early lead held. The game featured lively fanfare and a crowd roar as the final out was recorded.
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Boston
Polo Grounds
Seventh Regiment
New Yorks
Bostons
Whitney
Welch
Ewing
Connor
Manning
ALB
A. B
Hornung
Ec Cunce
Burdock
WINGY
Deis
DIOP
Gillespie
Dorgan
R F. McKinnon
Richardson
Hankinson
TOM Chesscsengsee
Piomoar
Cack
Hines
Webb
Wise
Morrill
Umspire
McLean
Tlh
Waienguis
Weorcesters
Walthams
Worcesters
Walthame
Springneld
Springfields
Salems
Cincinnati
Keystone Unions
Cincinnati Unions
Keystone
Chicago
Chicago Unions
Baltimore Unions
Baltimore
Lawrence
Metropolitans
Washingtons
Brooklyns
Philadelphia—Athletics
Alleghenys
Indianapolis
Louisville
Columbus
St. Louis
Paris
Institute
East Boston Fellows
Marshall
Brocktom
Manchester
N. H
Merrimac River
Blue Bell
William R. Kendall
Worcester
Green Mountain Bey
W.C. Daly
Hartford
OSU Gessurees DP
Oaves Oil
Providence
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Chicagos
Clevelands
Briody
Kelly
Ardner
Hotaling
Bottale
Ples Ars Cs Soli
Ci Ccesateesas
Buffalos
Detroits
Vphiladelphia
Provid
Fice Ke
Nantasket Beach Sees Burst Of Summer Guests
Warm week brings crowds to Boston area seaside resort as many hunt for cottages and boarding space for the season. Russell and Sturgis prepare for large entertainment at Hotel Nantasket and Rockland House. Reeve's American Band of Providence secured to provide music at Hotel Nantasket. About two thirds of Rockland House rooms spoken for. Hotel Nantasket to operate on the American plan.
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Boston
Messrs
Russell and
Sturgis
Hotel Nantasket
Rockland House
Reeve
American Band of Providence
Nantasket
Equalization of Freight Charges on the Boston and Albany Railroad
Legislative action reports bills on equal freight rates for the Boston and Albany line and authorizes rail settlements. Senate suspends rule to admit third mortgage bond use. various committees report on adulteration of vinegar, water purity, and estate law.
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Boston and Albany
Senate
Boston, Barre and Gardner Railroad
Burden
Committee On Public Health
Cronin
Committee On
Probate and Chancery
Bribery Inquiry and House Actions in 1884 Legislature
The House, led by Speaker Marden, adopted an order making each session a legislative day and a plan to report after adjournment a list of unfinished business with prorogation timing. A joint special committee was formed to probe improper influences on a water gas lighting bill, prompted by bribery rumors and a letter from Charles A. Holmes. The vote passed 78 to 64 with a report copy to the attorney general.
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Marden
Hartwell
Fitchburg
Cowdrey
Stoneham
Brackett
Boston
Committee On Judiciary
Cross
Newburyport
House
Senate
Charles A. Holmes
Rantoul
Salem
Dwyer
Coffey
Paine
Waltham
Baker
Beverly
Messrs. Haines
Cambride
Committee On Labor
O'Sullivan
Lawrence
Nomination of Col Hand Rejected and City Posts Discussed
Regular meeting of the common council chaired by President Lee. Topics include street widening costs on North street between Merchants' row and Union street, withdrawal leave reports for several petitioners claiming damages, Thatcher avenue layout, fire department orders on the Wm. M. Flanders, and the move to abolish the present call force in favor of permanent companies. Also discussed were Hanover street widening costs and a police commission vacancy rule, which the council did not suspend. ordinance referred to committee. School House Sites.
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Telegraph
Portland
Charles Skillings
Cuicago
Ward & Gaenssien
Tronton
Kelly Nail and Ironton Company
Kowen
N. H
Guraner
Great Falls
Law and Order League
M. M. Cunniff
Waltham Street
Harrison Avenue
Jerediah H. Mullane
Federal Street
M. H. Burke
Kneeland Street
Cunniff
Democratic City Committee
Messrs
Mullane
Burke
Col. Rand
Mr. Burke
T. J. Denny
Avery Street
J. Jr. Costello
Essex Street
Col. Hand
Green
Kite
Lee
North Street
Merchants’ Row
Union Street
Thomas H. Bradford
James Lanigan
Patrick Ryan
Thomas O’brien
A. R. Ingham
J. A
W. Bird
William H. Duncan
Thatcher Avenue
Committee On Fire Department
Wm. M.flanders
Hanover Street
Commercial Street
Chelsea Ferry
Police Commission
Brown
Ward 4
Collison
Ward 6
Rosnosky
Ward 16
Messrs. Fosposky and
Freeman
Ward
Donnelly
Fire Department
Police Department
D Green
Fraser
Common Council
William A. Green
John H. Lee
Supreme Court
Parkman
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Deering
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Frank H. Bascom
Amos Aldrich
J. D. Hanrahan
James A. Brown
Geo. L. Spear
M. H. Goddard
W. A. Richardson
C. C. Peck
G.F.O. Kimball
W.W. Rider
G. B. Evans
National Anti-Monopoly Organization
Lowell
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John F, Henry
I. E. Deane
Stapleton
L. I
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Portsmouth
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Clara E. Smart
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Berwick
Miss Smart
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Hydrographic Office
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Augusta
American Express Company
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Charlies O. Milliken Express
Cotm Paddy
Prince’s Express Company
Sandy River Express Company
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United States Mail and District
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Swett’s Express Company
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Boston Express Company
Nathan Brown
Hockport
Menes
Boston Theatre
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Logan
Judge Lowell
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Legal Fraternity
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Martin
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Col
Henry Lee
Leverett Salstonstall
Henry P. Kidder
George C. Richardson
Pzra Farnsworth
Gray
United States Supreme Court
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Leopold Morse
A. A. Ranney
Marshall P. Wilder
Virginia
Danville
Norfolk
Gotham
Paulina Miller
Brooklyn
Oston
Gould-Vanderbilt
Jay Gould
Erie, Pa
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Adam Brabender
R. Pettit
Brabender
Massachusetts Reform League
Jenks and
Curran
Union Athletic Exhibition Company
C. F. Hovey & Co
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Wantasket Beach
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Lst
Boston and Albany Railroad Company
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Kingsley
State Reform School
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O’sullivan
Walcott
Stratton
Milford
Doherty
Mr. Walcott
Creed
Soston
Henry M. Cross
United States Gas Fuel and Light Company of
Committee On Water Supply
Middleboro
Davis
Tisbury
United States Coast Survey
Committee On Library
Morse
Sharon
Committee On Taxation
Dudley and
Langdon Streets
Huntington Avenue
Wigglesworth
Worthington
Marley
East Brookline
East Newton Streets
Bromwich
Ward 14
Wakefield
Ward 23
Emmons
Grand Army
Alfred T. Turner
James W. Ricker
Arnold A. Rand
the Educational and Industrial Unions
A. M.diaz
Ladies’ Physiological Institute
G. W. Simmons & Co
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