General Assembly of Knights of Labor at Richmond Va
General Assembly of the Knights of Labor convened at Richmond Virginia. Reports question charges of political activity by office-holders lacking confirmation. War and labor news mixed with personal notices and regional incidents.
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Chicago
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Ireland and Its People Address by Justin McCarthy at New York
A large audience at the Academy of Music heard Justin McCarthy speak for Charleston earthquake relief. He praised Irish tenacity and urged self-government within an Irish national parliament. McCarthy critiqued Gladstone and Chamberlain, praised Parnell, and defended eventual home rule for all Irish factions. He envisioned a united Ireland as a single nation advancing together.
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Academy of Muasic
Justin MecCarthy
Charleston
Henry George
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Patrick Ford
James
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Ireland
Australia
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Ulster Orangeman
Belfast riots investigation commission fails to report
A commission charged with probing the Belfast riots proves unsuccessful in delivering a full report. A large petition from Trish women advocates home rule is presented to the director and Gladstone. Death in London of Professor Walter Sraith, former Massachusetts State Normal Art School member. Revolutions erupt in Sofia and Timora with a chaotic Sofia meeting to hear Dr Voulicheit's report. An American vessel is seized at Prince Edward Island, and the Highland Light schooner case is adjourned.
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London
Walter Sraith
Massachusetts State Normal Art School
Sofia
Timora
Voulicheit
Prince. Edward Island
Highland Light
Boston News Roundup: Sports Wins and City Affairs
The Bostons defeated St. Louis 7 to 6 in a cooler spell of weather. A police case hearing for Captain Ford prompts invitations for Sam Jones and Sam Small to hold meetings in Boston. Arrest of James G. Batchelder ends after three years’ pursuit. A Saturday half-holiday for city employees is discussed by the board of aldermen, awaiting Chair man Allen’s ruling on charter compliance. The Annual Boston Post Office business statement is issued. Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company holds Fall day. Montgomery Guards mark their 22nd anniversary. Frank Davis of East Lexington badly injured on the Boston & Lowell railroad. Master Builders Association adopts a code of working principles. The Boston Stock Exchange reports its busiest day yet with 52,325 shares traded. New York & New England leads with 29,341 shares and hits 68. Banks show a slight reserve decrease.
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Ford
Sam Jones
Sam Small
Boston
James G. Batchelder
Allen
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Montgomery Guards
Frank Davis
East Lexington
Boston & Lowell
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New York
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Eastern
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Atlantic & Pacific
Gladstone hears Irish women petition for home rule
In Dublin Mrs. PT D Sullivan and a deputation of Irish women presented a mammoth petition to Prime Minister Gladstone seeking home rule. The petition bears 500 000 signatures with delegations from Cork Waterford and Clonmel. Gladstone praised Irish aims but urged cautious steps, defending past measures and omitting any immediate pledge to visit Ireland. He emphasized England's stake and urged careful consideration of terms and justice for Ireland.
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Cloame
Mavet Gladstone
Reland
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Ieland
Weather Forecast for New England and Maine
For twenty four hours starting 7 a.m. Monday Oct 5 Maine will see fair weather with local rain in the north, winds turning northerly and cooler. The rest of New England and eastern New York will have generally fair weather with northerly winds and cooler temperatures.
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Wasiington
Maine
New England
New York
Meteorological Record of Yesterday Observations
The following is yesterday’s weather record through 10 p m based on simultaneous observations from all stations. It lists temperatures wind directions and speeds cloud cover and precipitation status as measured at each reporting site.
Chin Quong Appears in Court Over Saturday Fight
Chin Quong, who drew attention in the Harrison avenue melee Saturday night, appeared in court yesterday with a gash over his right eye. Three other Chinese men were present, one with a disfigured countenance from the altercation. Quong was arraigned for assault and the case was continued until this morning.
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Harrison Avenue
Riots inquiry ends with courtroom walkout and protest
Beurser Oct 4 The commission investigating recent riots met today. Justice Day refused a short adjournment and proceeded to hear Inspector Carr as barristers, solicitors, priests and Grangemen left in protest. Irish members French Adams favored adjournment while Lwer McAlardh supported the chairman. Rumor says Adams may retire from the commission.
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Justice Day
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Unsubstantiated Charges Over Political Conduct Rumored
Federal officials are accused of political meddling at conventions. Shields of Louisiana and Crandall of New Orleans face scrutiny. Crandall argues he merely called a convention to order and did not violate President Cleveland's order. The President may discharge those found to have violated the order.
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New Orleans
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Violet Cameron Debuts in The Commodore at Casino
New York October 4 Violet Camerons American debut draws a crowded Casino audience of mostly women The Commmodore an English version of La Creole features Miss Cameron as Captain Rene with mixed notices Lionel Brough stars as the Commodore The legal rights holder Robert Goldbest warned of trouble if the opera titled The Commodore was produced tonight.
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Sprciau
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Connecticut Town Elections Show GOP Gains and Amendment Victory
Harthorp Connecticut October 4 Republican gains in East Granby Bolton Kent Washington East Hadlam and losses in Avon Newington Coventry Meriden reflect state wide trend as 165 towns vote. Constitutional amendment extending sheriff term passes on light turnout with Republicans leading 47 to 27 and 12 divided from 86 towns. Meriden towns elect Democrat majority for first time in nine years with Herman Hess town clerk and Herman E Hubard George O Higby and John Nagel chosen as selectmen.
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Meriden
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Herman Hess
Herman E. Hubbard
George O. Higby
John Nagel
Highland light case trials mackerel cargo concerns
In Charlottetown the Vice Admiralty Court heard the Highland light schooner case. The marshal reported signs of imperfectly pickled coppered mackerel and urged landing venickling before warehousing. Appraisers listed 196 barrels of mackerel, 414 barrels of codfish, 46 barrels of salt, and 169 empty barrels. The defence asked to adjourn until the 20th to consult clients, and the court adjourned.
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Scrooner
Highland Light
Hallifax
Vice Admiralty Court
Charlottetown
European Cable Notices Palisa Discovers New Asteroid No 260
A cable message from Europe reports Dr. Palisa discovering asteroid No 260 with position given as Oct 3 at 4.83 GMT right ascension 23h 3m 17.4s and declination south 6h 42m 46s. The object is magnitude 14 and identified as No 260. Palisa has discovered five asteroids this year.
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Europe
Governors Seek Geronimo Surrender Amid War Department Uncertainty
Washington reports at the War Department show no decision on Geronimo’s surrender. Miles is criticized for initial terms to exiles while Crook’s instructions urged unconditional surrender and civil trials for renegade leaders. Arizona and Texas governors have requested Geronimo’s surrender for trial, but presidential policy forbids handing him to either governor.
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Washington
War Department
Miles
Crook
Arizona
Texas
New $1 Silver Certificates Begin Distribution
Washington reports the distribution of the new one dollar silver certificates starts today and will continue until demand is met, printing at 80 000 notes daily. The $2 certificate won’t be ready for two weeks. The President resumes afternoon receptions with about 200 callers, including AG Garland, Commissioner Oberly, Assistant Secretary Atlee, Senators Pugh and Sabin, and Rep Curtin. The Lighthouse Board authorizes a lighting apparatus loan for the Bartholdi statue inauguration, to remain under arcane supervision. The President suspends Consul Berthold Greenbaum at Apia, Samoa, with a successor expected soon. Major shipbuilders seek Naval Department plans to bid on new vessels.
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Garland
Oberly
Atlee
Pugh
United States
Apia
Samoa
Naval Department
Deering Harvester Works Faces Labor Tensions
In Chicago October reports say Deering harvester works may see trouble as August 15 shutdown ends, 3000 workers awaited for next season. Knights of Labor said to be barred from hiring, foremen allegedly listing participants in a spring strike. Deering denies discrimination and warns he may close the factory rather than rehire certain workers.
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Deering Harvester Works
Knights of Labor
Seized for Smuggling Off Souris Nova Scotia Vessel
The schooner W. E. Daisley of Gloucester was seized at Souris P E I for smuggling by a Nova Scotia collector aboard a cruiser. A Nova Scotia schooner was seized for supplying American fishing vessels.
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W. E. Daisley
Gloucester
Souris
Nova Scotia
Liabilities of Ladd Boston Branch Set at 2900
Curcaco Oct. 4 The liabilities of the Chicago branch of Herman W. Ladd the Boston folding bed maker are placed at 2900 The stock worth about 4000 is in the hands of Boston assignees No one is pressing the concern here and the outcome will depend entirely on the developments at the home establishment Only about half a dozen persons were employed here
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Chicago
Herman W. Ladd
Boston
Englishmen Again Victorious in Philadelphia Cricket Match
English cricketers won by six wickets over a local Philadelphia team. Philadelphia trailed 87 in their second innings total of 146, after 128 in the first. Cambridge captain Turner was dismissed on a contentious call, then Buckland and Sline-Haycock aided a late English rally to reach the target with eight runs to spare.
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Gould Read His Bible in Maine Prison Trim Shop
Thomaston Me Oct 4 Gould the defaulting cashier of the First National Bank of Portland was assigned to the trimming shop at the State prison after instructions from Warden Bean. He wore prison garb and ate prison fare for supper. He did not attend chapel services on Sunday and spent much time in his cell reading his Bible.
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Worst Kind of Universalism Curiaco
The Rev Dr J C Withrow of Boston commented at Des Moines on a controversy over sending Rev Mr Hume back to Bombay. He criticized a new movement within the American board arguing for universal salvation and no endless punishment, warning it resembles universalism and questions future punishment.
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American Board
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Brooklyn's Sensation A Post Office Scandal Ends in Tragedy
New York dispatch reports a Brooklyn postoffice defalcation probe touchs a dramatic turn as Colonel Charles Morton, once assistant postmaster, vanished and later surfaced in Europe before facing charges. The case widens to include chief clerk De Bevoise and postmaster Hendricks amid stamps irregularities and a suspected cover up. De Bevoise dies suddenly amid questions of suicide linked to the mystery.
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McLeer
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de Bevoise
Joseph G. Hendricks
Colonel de Bevoise
Hendricks
No Treaty Demanded by Fishermen Committee Visit
Sen Edmunds fishing committee arrived at noon with witnesses incl Captain Joyce of the Novelty and captains Chisholm Lewis and Lorway. Testimony urged higher duties on Canadian fish and retaliatory measures while denying need for a treaty. Committee to visit fishing establishments tomorrow afternoon. Frye rally at Elliott rink tomorrow evening.
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Senate Fishery Committee
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PUT NOT FAITH IN MANAGERS Lynx Oct 4 190?
Lynn baseball team faced debt woes as Manager Doe owed about 700 for ten weeks of board at the Lynn Hotel. He read a fake telegram claiming money had arrived, then rushed to get it. On learning the telegram was bogus, he fled to Boston, leaving players stranded.
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Labor trouble settled at New England Ship Yard Barn
In Barnstable Me Oct 4 the three week labor dispute at the New England Ship Building Company ended as 290 mechanics accepted the second proposal from company directors. First class workers will be paid 178 daily until Jan 1 and 150 from Jan 1 to March 1 both classes at 150. Two hundred men to return to work tomorrow morning.
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