Navy needs more enlisted to man new cruisers
Secretary Tracy proposes increasing the navy enlistment from 7500 to 10000 to staff six new cruisers and other vessels. Current crews are reduced by Fish Commission, coast survey, academies, docks, and apprentice ships. Congress has authorized 27 new cruisers. total crews would exceed 250 per 7500 tonner with 500 men per big cruiser.
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Washingtton
Tracy
Fish Commission
Coast Survey
Naval Academy
Torpedo School
Navy Yards
Boston
Chicago
Atlanta
Yorktown
Charleston
Petrel
Concord
Bemnmington
Baltimore
Quinnebaug
Lancaster
Juniata
Alliance
Essex
Trenton
Vandalia
Congress
Naval Department
Naval Establishment
Naval Board
Whitney
Cretary
General Berdan Proposes Pension Redistribution Plan
General Berdan unveils a series of pension bills to reform abuses and reward Union fighters. The plan shifts grants to service pensions for disabilities from disease and injury, reallocates funds from hospital care to fighting records, and grades pensions by length of service. It also favors veterans with three years service who are sixty or older and eliminates widows’ pensions for marriages after the act. President Cleveland and General Sheridan approve, with Senator Davis backing introduction next session.
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General Berdan
Berdan
Eee
Cleveland
General Sheridan
Davis
Minnepolis
Pension Committee
Senate
Congress
Civil Service Charges Prompt Call for Thorough Inquiry
Civil Service Commissioner Lyman urged a competent tribunal to probe charges reported in the Washington Post. He denied that papers issued by Campbell were current for an exam, saying they were obsolete. Campbell had been reprimanded on Oberly's suggestion, and Roosevelt asserted the issues concern the old commission and can be investigated by Congress when it convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman
Washington Post
Campbell
Oberly
Commission
Civil Service
Roosevelt
Messrs. Edgerton and
Congress
Plans Of The Blaine Family At Lafayette Square
Secretary and Mrs. Blaine expect to occupy the red house on Lafayette square within the next few weeks. Mrs. Blaine will have with her her daughter Mrs. Coppinger wife of Colonel J. J. Coppinger stationed in the far West. Mr. and Mrs. Emmons Baine will spend much of the winter in this city. Miss Margaret Blaine will be of the family group this winter and Miss Harriet Blaine the youngest daughter will be a debutante this season.
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Blaine
Red House
Lafayette Square
Coppinger
J. J. Coppinger
Far West
Emmons Baine
Margaret Blaine
Harriet Blaine
Powderly Addresses 5000 in Curiaco on Saloon Closing
T L V Powderly spoke to about 5000 in Curiaco praising Sunday saloon closing. He challenged Chicago critics and offered to let a three-member all-citizen committee examine Knights of Labor records to refute street slander. He urged Gaivege residents to judge the order by the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
T. L. V. Powderly
Chicago
Mr. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Order
Gaivege
Prayer Book Revision Dominates General Convention
In New York the general Episcopal convention discussed liturgical revision led by Rev. Dr. Davies of Philadelphia. Delegates debated restoring old versicles and responses and the Nicene creed, with votes showing mixed support for optional rather than mandatory use of the creed. The bishops moved toward a provincial church structure as the House of Deputies adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Davies
Philadelphia
Panese
England
America
Hugo W. Thompson
Cornelius E. Sworpee
William J. Gop
J. J. Vaulx
Arkansas
Free Country
J. S. Kedney
R. H. Holland
Missouri
C. M. Christian
Newark
Christian
Hoase
House of Bishops
Three Army Vacancies Filled by Promotions
The army filled three staff department vacancies yesterday. Lieutenant George S. Hoyt of the Eighteenth Infantry becomes assistant commissary with the rank of captain. Lieutenant Henry B. Osgood of the Third Artillery and General L. W. Alexander of Iowa are appointed commissaries in the subsistence department with the rank of captain.
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Army
Ieutenant
George S. Hoyt
Eighteenth Infantry
Henry B. Osgood
Third Artillery
L. W. Alexander
Iowa
Switzerland’s Apology for Indignity to U S Minister
Switzerland reportedly apologized to United States Minister Washburne for the insult offered to Charles E. Coates of Baltimore during a summer journey in Switzerland. Details of the incident and the apology are described in the dispatch.
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Switzerland
United States
Washburne
Charles E. Coates
Baltimore
Laborer killed by Boston train near Woburn road crossing
Jerry Sullivan a 30 year old laborer slept on the railroad track near the Woburn road crossing and was struck by the 11 o'clock train from Boston. He died instantly leaving a widow and three small children.
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Lexington
Jerry Sullivan
Woburn Road Crossing
Boson
Desirable Mercantile Building Opens Jan First
A well located building at Purchase and Oliver streets will be ready for occupancy January 1. The property offers long leases to tenants at below average rents to secure reliable occupants. Agent is Mr B D Washburn of 149 Congress Street.
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Purchase
Oliver Streets
B. D. Washburn
Congress Street
Knights Templars Arrive in Washington for Conclave
Washington October 6 The Knights Templars arrive in force for the twenty fourth triennial conclave set to begin tomorrow. The Boston Commandery with 130 knights and a brass band leads the arrivals followed by Abington Sutton Haverhill and others. The city is decorated for the parade scheduled for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washrneton
Speciau
Knights Templars
Boston Commandery
Riggs House
de Molay
Boston
Abington
Sutton Commandery
New Bedford
Haverhill
Vermont Avenue
Portsmouth
N. H
Grand Commandery
Connecticut
Ebbitt
St. John’s
St. John’s Commandery
Providence
Metropolitan
Oliver Commandery
Lynn
National Hotel
Hugh de Payens
Melrose
Burglary Firefight in North Weare at Everett Home
At about 3 AM Charles W Everett woke to a burglar in his dining room. The intruder fired six shots wounding Everett in the hand and arm before escaping. Everett pursued and neighbors searched, description: about twenty, stout and light-complexioned with mustache. The thief had broken into a nearby smith shop first and stole a chisel and revolver. Everett, age about seventy, has long served as a conductor for the Manchester and North Weare railroad.
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N. H
Charles W.everett
North Weare
Mr. Everett
E. B. Nichols
Manchester
German Day Observed In St Louis And Philadelphia
In St Louis on October 6 a German Day parade honored the 1683 landing with a large procession and unity across creeds, signaling loyalty to both America and Germany. In Philadelphia over 4000 German citizens celebrated the 206th anniversary in German Town, praising the thirteen families as founders of the German element in the nation.
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St. Louis
Germany
America
Philadelphia
Marshall and
Spring Garden Streets
Germantown
William Penn
Public Peace Meeting at Columbus Avenue Church Ends
A public meeting at the Columbus Avenue Universalist Church discussed international harmony and arbitration. Speakers included Hon. Robert Treat Paine and Rev. R B Howard, praising U S leadership, the Paris Peace Congress, and the idea of tribunals to settle disputes among American nations.
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Columbus Avenue
American Peace Society
Paine
Peace Congress
Paris
United States
Robert C. Winthrop
Alabama
England
R B. Howard
United States of America
Boston Merchants’ Association
Blaine
Pan-American Congress
A. A. Miner
Paris Peace Congress
Francis B. Gilman
Farmingdale youth accused after deadly family quarrel
In Farmingdale Aveusta Me a 16 year old son attacked his brother with a pitch fork during a quarrel on August 28 the wound proved fatal on September 28. Detectives were assigned last week and arrests are expected shortly.
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Aveusta
Srmcrat
Farmingdale
Angi Bers
Sater
All Who Are Weak and Nervous
The passage lists common symptoms of weakness nervousness and low spirit including fatigue irritability aches indigestion gas constipation and dull headaches. It notes many people describe feeling tired without life or ambition and often feel dispirited.
Nervura Promise in 19th Century Health Ad
A Victorian era advertisement urges nervous sufferers to use Dr. Greene's Nervura as a great remedy for sleepless nights and tired waking. It warns neglect leads to insanity or paralysis and cites symptoms like numbness trembling cold feet and weak limbs.
Nervura claimed as universal nerve and body remedy
Advertised as a strengthening tonic for nervous and physical exhaustion. The pitch asserts absolute cure for weakening diseases and urges buying from all druggists with Dr. Greene's Nervura as the sole trusted option.
Nervous Exhaustion Warning Prompts Early Care
A cautionary note describes first symptoms of nervous fatigue including gloom, memory loss, and low mood. It warns that without attention the condition can lead to complete prostration, mental collapse, and physical weakness over time.
Captain Slattery Beaten and Robbed in St Louis
Captain D. P. Slattery president of the Merchants Elevator Company lies unconscious at home after a brutal assault. His pocketbook about $40 a valuable diamond ring and a gold watch are missing. Authorities report several arrests in the case and there is confusion over the events with the theory he wandered into an unfamiliar house while demented and was attacked by a gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
D. P. Slattery
Merchants’ Elevator Company
Giants Take the Pennant After Tough Season Finish
The New Yorks top the league with the Bostons close behind as standings show New York 126 games won to 65 losses. Boston 128 losses 45 while Chicago 132 65, Philadelphia 127 64, Pittsburgh 132 71, Cleveland 133 12, Indianapolis 134 75, Washington 83 124. Boston and Cleveland games drew 400 spectators with a key despatch promising $2000 if the title is won. The Boston battery struggled early. Fields and Johnston starred for the home club while Clarkson faltered. The Pittsburgs beat Boston 6 to 1 in a rough game. Exhibition games follow in Washington. Other results: Cleveland over Pittsburgh by 8 to 3. Chicago over Philadelphia 3 to 2. Indianapolis 15 to Washington 6. Brooklyn 10 to Athletics 7. Cincinnati 8 to Louisville 2. St Louis 7 to Kansas City 2. Baltimore 11 to Columbus 10.
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New Yorks
Bostons
Perct
New Sete
Eee
Peeves
Chica
Phi Elobias
Pittsburgs
Clevelands
Indianapolia
Uneintec
Washingtons
Pitttspurg
Penn
Hart
Loftus
Cleveland
Clarkson
Kelly
Boston
Fields
Johnston
Pittsburg
Washington
Auction Sales Today and Local Marriages
Auction sales scheduled for Fruit-Horatio Harrisee So at 10 a m Snow & Co at 11 Lewis J and Co at 2 p m In city marriages Abbott Rogers Richard J Abbott to Nettie E Rogers Oct in city Johnson Manning Harry W Johnson to Mary Manning Pierce Windham Edward T Pierce to Matilda Windham Yeaton Munroe George S Yeaton of the police force to Mrs Rose B Munroe Sept 10
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Horatio Harrisee So
Fruit— Snow & Co
Lewis J. and A Co
J. E. Fullerton
George S. Yeaton
Rosé B. Munroe
Death notices from Charlestown and surrounding areas
Deaths listed from Charlestown and nearby cities on Oct. 4 and 5 include Sarah A Burnham 31 of Charlestown. Julia Agnes Crehan 20. Charles P Chapin 60. Thomas Conway 22 in this city. Hugh H Campbell 40 in Dorchester. John E Dolan 28. Edward Dearborn 80. Mary Lyons 65 in Somerville. Thomas McManus 40 member of Court Bay State 166. Clinton Raphael 23. Patrick Riley 58 born in Killarney. Mary Restarrick 45 Mt Pleasant. Eugene Sullivan 46 in the city. James Trainor 38 in South Boston.
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Burnaham
Charlestown
Sarah A
C. H. Burnham
Crehan
Julia Agnes Crehan
Chavin
Charles P. Chapin
Yonte Conway
Thomas Conway
Campbell
Dorchester
Hugh H. Campbell
Dolan
John E
Jane
John Dolan
Dearborn
Edward Dearborn
Lyons
Somerville
Mary Lyons
McManus
Thomas McManus
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Bureau OF Statistics
Secretary of the Treasury
Sidney G. Brock
Swhtgler
Book OF Common Prayer
Robert Treat Paine
R. B. Howard
Dr. Miner
Arate
DR. Greenes
TE Dee Cane
Rew
York
Greene
Temple Place
Mass
Captain Slattery
Giants
Chicagos
Philadelphias
Indiananals-Indiangnalis
Brooklyn—Athletics
Brooklyns
Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Louisvilles
St. Louise Louis
Kansas Citys
Baltimorealtimore
Columbus
Chelsea
Amos Binney
Musk Street
Wrentham, Mass
0. C. RE. Pnquire
Milk Street
Chester Square
Brice S. Evans & Son
Equitable Building
Arlington
Arlington Avenue
Winter Street
John H. Hardy
Academy Street
Court House
Novelty Wood Works
J.J. McNutt
Wareham St
Shawmut Avenue
Boylston Street
Church
GEO. Autot
Washington St
Brookline
WM. Lincoln & Son
Devonshire St
John Jeffries & Sons
Coffin & Henry
Pats
State St
Des Moines
WM. A. Steere
Exchange Place
J. L. Robinson
Bradley & Sturer
Hathaway Building
Atlantic Avenue
New England Railroad
Arthur H. Taber
Post Office Square
New York Life
Porter
High Street
Thomas E. Proctor
South Street
Rover
Mile ST
O&j- Prince
Central Wharf
Tenney Manfg. CO
Cowles Sii
Ernest L. Mason
Kenneth B. Cranford
Mercy A. Bailey
Abbott Graves, Devin C. Brow
F. M. Cowles
Miss Owen
West Cedar Street
G. W. C. Nobie
John P. Eee
Wm. C. Collar
Mastersbury
Col
Mt, Vincent
Evans House
Tremont St
Chauncy Hall School
Lucy Wheelock
Copley Square
van Buren
Rudersdorff
Jeannette van Buren
Boylston St
William Nichols
Nichols
Monument Beach
Daniel D. Slade
Kate Gannett Wells
R. P. Hallowell
Clement, Smith
GC. W. Eliot
Misses Gilman
Rutland Square
Harry Benson
Music Hall
Laurelstreet
Roxbury
MES 7Iss
Knowlton
Harcourt Street
Est
Massachusetts
Newbury Street
Hubbard
Burys
W.H. Cooley
New Eng
Kingston St
Nonantaum
Waban Station
Newton Highlands
Strong
New Hampshire
Castle Mona
Shaw’s Point
Rye, N. H
Franklin House
Lawrence
C E. Huse
E. van Noorden & GO
Harrison Ave
BAY State Agricultural
Mechanics’ Building
N. E
Tremont Theatre
Messrs
Abbey & Schoeffel
Man’s
Charles Wynadham
Mary Moore
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Sardou
Wilson Barrett
Miss Eastlake
London Company
Ben-My-Chree
Boston Museum
E. M. Field
Hollis Jaxtrex
Isaac B. Rich
Rudolph Aronson
Universal
Maggie Mitcheold
Charles Abbott
Ray
Barefoot
Moyt
Helen Barry
Howard Atheneum
Rentz-Santley Novelty and Burlesque Co
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Redmun D-Bakery CO
Herminute
London
EP Tefole
Algo P. MacDonald
Suffolk
James E. Kelley
Devonshire Street
Francis Locke
Cambridge
James F. Farley
Henne
Frank P. Tyler
Elisha Brewer
Boston& Providence Ran Broad Corporation
Boston & Providence Railroad Corporation
B. B. Torrey
Boston & Prov. Railroad Corporation
Central Massachusetts Railroad Company
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Directon
Geo. F. Seymour
The
State House Construction Commissioners
Mt. Vernon Street
State House
Brigham & Spoord
John D. Long
J . Benjamin PD
Whitcomb
WM. Endicott
Aaron R. Gay & Co
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