Great Britain schemes to outpace US in Pacific crisis
President Harrison and Secretary Tracy face a serious crisis as Queen Liliuokalani’s illness stirs British effort to dominate the Sandwich Islands. Officials plan a rapid naval show at Honolulu with Mohican Thetis and possibly San Francisco, while Yorktown awaits relief. The strategy mirrors age of foreign influence fears.
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Poaching in Behring Sea sparks debate between professors
Behring Sea discussion between Professor Mendenhall and Secretary Foster reveals split with Professor Elliott over land versus pelagic sealing. Mendenhall cites one in five seals killed on land, notes rapid declines due to Canadian poachers. Treasury officials anticipate trouble as vessels fit out at Victoria to raid the islands. Revenue cutter Rush ordered back to Behring Sea and set to sail late this week.
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Seizure of the Otto Denied by Navy officials
Navy Department says reports of the British sealer Otto being seized by the Mohican on grounds of paper irregularities are unfounded. The Otto was seized August 31 for violating the modus vivendi, 20 miles northwest of Unimak Pass, with 48 sealskins aboard. Commander Cot ton had prior official sighting from British officer Turner endorsing lawful capture. Otto turned over to HMS Pheasant at Ounalaska two days later.
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First Church Erected at Isabella After Columbus Landing
The excerpt notes that after Columbus founded Isabella in December 1493 the first European settlement, the church was built and christened within months. It mentions La Navidad as a temporary stockade prior to sustained settlement. The text explains the church’s early role following the landing.
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Colonel Duncan Indorsed for Interstate Commerce Post
The President receives strong endorsements for Colonel D. P. Duncan, chairman of the South Carolina Railroad Commission for eight years, praised as a farmer ally with judicial conduct. He has backing from South Carolina’s congressional delegation, while Judge Clements of Georgia remains a contemplated alternative.
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Minister Egan and the Junta in Chile relations
Despatches from Chile show no clear shift in the status of Minister Egan and the Junta. The State and Navy Departments indicate the Junta is unlikely to hinder the safe exit of refugees asserting asylum in the American legation, a practice previously permitted in similar cases.
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Randall Couple At Shoreham For Winter Quarters
Congressman Randall of New Ledford and Mrs Randall stay at the Shoreham for a few days. He will seek in the Treasury Department to extend the suspension of the order dispensing with one New Bedford Custom House inspector.
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Canadian Chinaman Released to Canada by Judge Swan
The Treasury Department is advised that Chong Sam, a Chinaman, was released from custody on Sept 30 by Judge Swan who ruled his country of origin was Canada, not China. Chong Sam is now in Canada though President Clarrison had ordered his return to China.
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Amateur Boxing Tournament at Music Hall Dec 1
Trimount Athletic Club to stage an amateur boxing show in Music Hall on Tuesday December 1 after securing a license from the Aldermen. organizers aim to attract New England and New York champions and stage a higher quality event. bouts will follow A A U rules as a dress rehearsal ahead of the national meeting in New York.
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Why She Became a Thief
Swedish resident Emma Ackerett of Unity Street North End was arrested for shoplifting at Houghton and Duttons on Monday. Police found eighty five pawn tickets when searched at headquarters. Ackerett, about 36, once worked as a floor cleaner in the Albion building and said she was driven to theft after losing $80 in a failed $100 benefit order.
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Bridal Tour Promises Carlsbad Sprudel Salts Prowess
An ad touts a bridal tour to a summer resort comparing it to Europe’s health springs. It claims Carlsbad Sprudel Salts bring European health benefits at home, available from Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents in New York.
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Dorchester Residents Press For Rapid Transit Plans
Dorchester and nearby residents spoke to the Rapid Transit Commission about low fares and faster travel on the New York & New England line. Proposals included four tracks for the first ten miles, a center-city tunnel, extended streetcar circuits, a Newton branch, and a two-line system with express and local services. A 5-cent fare was urged to spur neighborhood growth, with hearings continuing for Dorchester Quincy Braintree and then Boston-area commuters.
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A Taste for Old Fashioned Hall Furniture Advice
A reader hears a recommendation for Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street. The ad touts hall stands clocks and settles as affordable, urging visits to the firm as the best value among local warerooms.
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Grooms Marries Bell and Stone Marries Lynch
In this city on the fourth, John Grooms wed Henrietta Bell by Rev. E H Hughes. James F Stone wed Ellen A Lynch in a ceremony performed by Rev. Richard J Barry.
Obituaries and anniversaries from Cohasset Malden and Revere
Notices report the deaths of Jane Warrick at 9 years 8 months 1 day in Cohasset widow of James Stoddard, Charlotte Tewksbury in Revere age 60 9 months, and Mary Elizabeth Hayward eldest child of J L and the late Daniel Hayward in Malden. Funeral details note private burial for Mary Elizabeth with service October 8 at 2 p.m.
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Treasury of Quotations by Tryon Epwagos D D
Advertisement for a one volume cyclopedia of laconic quotations arranged by subjects claiming unparalleled scope and value. Mentions extra cloth binding and price five dollars. Endorsing it as a treasury of the world’s greatest authors.
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Edleen Vaughan Paths of Peril reviewed by Carmen Sybva
A 12mo cloth edition of Edleen Vaughan by Carmen Sybva titled Queen of Roumania receives praise for tenderness charm and appeal to mothers and daughters. The review notes the work enhances the author's reputation and highlights its narrative appeal and virtue.
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The Fatal Request by A L Harris sales notice
An advertisement for The Fatal Request a novel by A L Harris author of Mine Own Familiar Friend presented as a one volume 12mo work in paper at 50 cents and cloth at 75 cents.
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