Fortification Bill Debated and Passage Near in Senate
The Senate debated the fortification bill and amendments funding cast iron and steel ordnance, debated the scope of army duties, and adjourned at 5 10 after considering issues on commissions and tax rebates. Key figures included Mr Cullom Mr West Mr Hawley Mr Gorman and Mr Allison with conference on disagreeing votes ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Canada
United States
Cullom
West
Chicago
Esher
Judd
Senate
Mr. Hawley
Army
Mr. Gorman
Ordnance Corps
Smith
Ordnance
Congress
Washington
Hawley
Captain Smith
Allison
Gorman
Secretary of War
Plumb
Riddleberger
Dawes, Plumb and Gorman
Ir. Hoar
Allison Sai
Department
Hoar
Supreme Court
House Deliberates Sundry Civil Bill Overrun Beliefs
Washington August 31 The House debated the Sundry Civil Appropriation conference report then moved to unresolved amendments. Expenditure concerns rose over the Congressional Library building with estimates rising from 2.3 million to up to 16 million or more. The session recessed then returned for a Sheridan pension bill matter, while 27 private pension bills passed before adjournment at 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Cobb
Alabama
Payson
Illinois
Congress
Senate
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Philip H. Sheridan
Cheadle
Indiana
Kilgore
Texas
New Yorks Win After Ragged Fielding And Strong Pitch
The New Yorks finally win a game beating Boston with Keefe effective on base. Ewing exits injured early, Murphy catches well but struggles on throws. Boston capitalizes early with a three run first inning but New Yorks respond with three in third and more on errors, then hold on as Boston miscues continue and Glenn errors stand out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Sanders
Glenn
Keefe
Ewing
Murphy
Bostons
Johnston
Brown
Quinn
Richardson
Connor
Kelly
Nash
Ray
Tiernan
New York
Clarkson
Battery
Rich
Ward
Westonss
Sowders
Balla
Viernan
O'Rourke
Kay
Morrill
O’rourke
Valentine
Ixpranapolis
Chicago
Tener
Indianapolis
Blaine Delivers Maine Speech on Trusts and Trade
Blaine attacks Democratic stance on investigations into trusts and legislative handling of the Mills tariff. He rebukes President Cleveland and Senators for opposing probes, defends Republican trust policy, and criticizes a Maine treaty and Pacific trade disputes, urging delay of fisheries retaliation and support for Harrison. Blaine ends by noting stops in Dover and Ellsworth with Senator Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic House
Congress
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Senate of the
United States
Nothi
Chamber
United States Senate
Portland
Maine
Republican Party
Ways and Means Committee
Harrison
Morton
Iowa
Piscataquis
Senate
St.Laughter
Canada
Dominion
New York
Boston
Megantic
Maine Central
Secretary of the Treasury
Pacific Coast
Pacific Roads
Inanada
Canadian Pacific
West End
Treasury
Grand Trunk
Europe
West Indies
Custom House
St. Lawrence
Benjamin Harrison
John A. Kasson
John L. Swift
Lewis Barker
Bangor
Blaine
Dover
Ellsworth
Senator Hale
Essex Square burglar shot by store owner in Cliftondale
Lynn August 31 12 40 am three burglars tried to enter Essex Square Grocery Cliftondale. Frank W Price fired at a fleeing man shot him through the head fatally wounding him. The identity remains unknown with rough description and initials J W R on red polka dot shirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Winthrop
Settee relic marks 1812 Salem missionary ordination
In the Tabernacle Church parlor Salem a silver inscribed settee commemorates Rev Newell Judson Nott Hall and Rice being ordained to gospel ministry on February 6 1812 at age 46 and being among the first American Board missionaries sent abroad to Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
SpeciAu
Tabernacle Church
Mess Newell
Judson
Nott, Hall and Rice
Asia
A Sea Captain on Trial for Perjury in Gloucester
Robert H. Hulbert master of the schooner West Side faces perjury charges for sworn citizenship before the Gloucester collector last July. His father arrived from Sydney in 1841 and Hulbert came in 1856 at age 14. He contends his father naturalized and he filed citizenship papers in 1871, with a new application now in court. The case to continue Wednesday. Hulbert held in 1000 bond as Special Agent Montgomery reviews evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Hulbert
West Side
Gloucester
United States
Hallett
Hulbert
Provincetown
Sydney
Montgomery
Treasury Department
Jacob Edwards Recovering From Stroke At Edwards Manufacturing
Mr. Jacob Edwards of Edwards Manufacturing Company is recovering from a slight stroke and will soon be able to attend to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Edwards
Edwards Manufacturing Company
Man Named Maloney Found Dead in Lodging House
A man listed as John Maloney of North Adams was found dead in bed yesterday at lodging house 1025 Washington Street. He had rented a room Thursday night and was discovered by staff. The article notes no immediate cause and lists no additional identifying details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maloney
North Adams
Washington Street
Pyle's Peakine Offered With New Curtains at Paine’s
Paine's Picture Company at 48 Canal Street announces new Paris imported curtains draperies and portieres for home decor. The item promises harmlessness to all but dirt and promotes cleaning before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paine
Purpiture Company
Canal Street
Storm at Hot Springs devastates city
Lirrle Rock Ark Aug 31 The Gazette Hot Springs special reports a deadly waterspout and tidal flood destroying property and taking lives. Rain and lightning battered the town, Central avenue flooded as debris and wrecked buildings line the streets. Six missing, five found dead. property damage estimated at 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lirrle Rock
Ark
the Gazette
Central Avenue
Sellon Manslaughter Trial Opens in Bangor Maine
The Sellon manslaughter trial resumes with County Attorney Appleton opening. Dr Sanger describes wounds causing Sinclair death. Clerk Hayes repeats testimony. Arrest statement attributes death to hemorrhage. Conductor Whitehouse notes Sellon said Italians may have killed for mail. Defendant claims justifiable homicide. witnesses tout Sellon’s character. Sinclair described as easily angered after drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
A. G. Sellon
Appleton
E. F. Sanger
Sinclair
S. Lyman Hayes
Sellon
Breen
Augusta
Jerry Sinclair
Jerry
Whitehouse
Judkins
Etna
Southard
Jll
Rufus E. Evans
Engineer Foss
New Roman Catholic Church to Rise on Back Bay
A large new Roman Catholic church is planned for Back Bay Boston, the second largest after the cathedral on Washington Street. Architect C J Bateman designed a Norman style building 175 by 106 feet with stone and brick walls, a tower and parochial residence, seating over 1200, opening for worship planned on Christmas Day next year. Archbishop Williams oversees with Rev Richard J Barry of Hyde Park directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Bellvue Street
Bothnia
Scotia
Scotia Streets
Washington Street
C.J. Bateman
No. 7
Exchange Place
America
Ack Bay
Bothnia Street
Archbishop Williams
Richard J. Barry
Hyde Park
Political factions and party loyalties in 1888 letters
A collection of statements on party alignment and support patterns surrounding Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, and the 1888 campaign. Includes excerpts from letters by Knights of Labor officials, Indiana soldiers, Irish-Americans in Baltimore, and newspaper commentary on voter behavior and presidential vetoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Litchman
Quay
General Butler
Knights of Labor
Republican Committee
New York Republican
H. B. Claflin & Co
Cleveland
Harrison
Clatha
Blaine
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Baltimore
Patrick
Ford
Democratic Party
Republican caucuses in Oxford Rutland and Southbridge select delegates
Worer EsteER reports three tenth district towns Oxford Rutland and Southbridge held Republican caucuses. Oxford and Rutland backed Bates while Southbridge favored Rice. Walker delegates were elected in Oxford 96 to 44 Rutland 33 to 25 and Southbridge three Independents. With two Southbridge delegates aligning, Walker leads Bates 47 to 50 with 11 Independents. Tomorrow Leicester Charlton Northbridge Holden Paxton Barre and Douglass may elect fourteen delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southbridge
Walker
Bates
Independent
Leicester
Charlton
Northbridge
Holden
Paxton
Barre
Douglass
Sunday Notices From Boston Churches This Week
Sunday notices list varied religious meetings across city venues including Young Men's Bible class at 9:15 a.m. led by L. R. Perkins and a 4:50 p.m. men's gathering with W. H. Dunlop. Also scheduled are Baptist, Christian, and Evangelistic Assembly events with sermons, music, and outreach, inviting the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
L. R. Perkins
W. H. Dunlop
Y. M. C. A. Athletic Grooups
Dartmouth Street
Huntington Avenue
J. D. Bronson
Cornet and Organ
Christadelphian
Chandler Hall
Essex Street
David
Evangelistic Association of New England
Flag Staff Hill
George Ingram
William Full
Tremont Temple
Emory J. Haynes
ChristraAn Union
Union Hall
Baptist Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
M. R. Deming
Surmah
Bulgaria
Ater
Ariel Ladies
Institute
Arlors
Young Men’s Institute
Monument
Boston Common
A. G. Lawson
D.D
Fulton
Washington
Rome
Mrs Jerrior Dies After East Boston Assault
Mrs. Jerrior, aged wife of James Jerrior, died at 7 pm in Massachusetts General Hospital from a fractured skull suffered in an assault at their East Boston home. Jerrior’s case, present in East Boston court, was continued to Sept 11 to await her course of injuries. the charge will be amended to murder. Bail stands at $20,000. he remains jailed without bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham Rogers
Federal Street
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Sandwich
Harvard Bridge
E. P. Nettleton
Rockland House
Nantasket
Boston
James A. Gray
Nevaro
Havana
Matanzas
Peter Kavanagh
Stamford Street
Simeon Sampson
Trenton Street
Duxbury
Jerrior
James Jerrior
East Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Jerrier
Notable Guests At The Vendome And Other Hotels
A list of travelers and residents visiting or staying in Boston hotels is shown, including Brunswick James K. Philips of Philadelphia, Mrs. Dudley Field of New York, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Townsend of Brooklyn, with additional names from Cincinnati Newport Chicago Danbury and Iowa. Several couples are listed with residences and brief notes on housing, such as Mrs Alpheus Hardy returning from Bar Harbor and temporarily housed at the Vendome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
James K. Philips
Philadelphia
Dudley Field
New York
Charles A. Townsend
Brooklyn
George Wilshire
Nathaniel F. Wilshire
Cincinnati
Blake
Newport
M.T. McMahon
Vendome
Bishop Littlejohn
William, Balcom
W.c. D. Gremis
Chicago
Abbott E. Kittre
Embankment project to fill flats near Harvard Bridge begins
The harbor and land commissioners report the Charles River Embankment Co. will start filling the flats near the Harvard bridge immediately, using a suction dredger and extending west toward Boston. A license is granted to Louis P. Dabney to build a pile chain at Onset Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
Charles River
Harvard Bridge
Boston
Louis P. Dabney
Onset Bay
A Word for Public Spirited Laborers
A letter to the editor argues Labor Day should honor both manual and mental labor. It suggests a Boston delegation of hard workers in the parade to offset class distinctions and emphasizes the value of scholars and professionals in supporting public spirited toil.abeled individuals include Hale Paine Atkinson Putnam Morse Richardson Lowell and others as examples of laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Boston
Edward Everett Hale
Robert Treat Paine
Edward Atkinson
Charles Pp. Putnam
Robert M. Morse
A. H. Richardson
Augustus Lowell
Labor Day
E. M
Sleeplessness Cites Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Claim
Dr. C R Dake of Belleville Illinois asserts Horsford’s Acid Phosphate alone can induce a sweet natural sleep in insomnia caused by mental overwork. He says the remedy works especially for active professionals and business people seeking relief from sleeplessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
C. R. Dake
Belleville, Ill
Bostonian cruise guests tour ship after banquet
Mayor O'Brien, Collector Saltonstall, deputy collectors, Surveyor Coveney and Assistant United States Treasurer Aldrich joined Thayer and Lincoln aboard the steamship Bostonian for an afternoon banquet and ship tour led by Captain Traut and Mr. Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonian
O’brien
Saltonstall
Coveney
United States
Aldrich
Thayer & Lincoln
New England Line
Traut
Lincoln
Post Jumped Bail May Forfeit Deposited Bond
George E. Post, reputed banco man, fled Charlestown after swindling David Simonds. If he does not return, the county will claim the $4500 deposited for his release. The funds were posted by Doc Minchon, a noted New York blackleg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
George E. Post
Banco
David Simonds
Charlestown
Minchon
New York
Opening of the Oyster Season in Boston
The oyster season opens with expectations of higher business. The Boston, Baltimore and Norfolk steamship line supplies most oysters, reporting 594,918 gallons of opened oysters in 1887–83 season and 63,000 bags of shell oysters from Southern waters, plus 80,000 gallons from northern waters. The 1886–87 record near 617,000 gallons and 68,000 bags, while 1884–85 fell to 380,000 gallons and 54,000 bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Baltimore & Norfolkx Steamship Company
Boston
Steamship Company
Woman Burned Filling Gasoline Stove Accident
Mrs. Cunningham of Beachment attempted to fill a lighted gasoline stove from a tank yesterday morning. The flame reached the tank and enveloped her in fire. Aid was promptly given and the flame smothered. She was taken to the hospital.
Grape Crop Prospects in Burgundy Amid Rain and Hail
Report from Bouchard Pere et Fils via Purdy & Nichol as of August 6 1888 notes frequent rains and variable temperatures with no overall crop damage yet. Grape development is late but promising if warm September weather arrives, though July hail damaged Beaune Arriere Cotes and areas like Nuits Savigny Alexe Chambelle Morey and Geyrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgundy
Messrs
Bouchard Pere Et Fils
Purdy & Nicholas
New York
Boston
Breaune
Arriere-Cotes
Beaune
Nuits
Savigny
Alexe
Chambelle
Morey
Geyrey
Jackson & Co Hatters Offer Dunlap Hats on Tremont
If you want the correct autumn hat visit Jackson & Co on Tremont Street opposite Park Street Church. They sell the celebrated Dunlap hats, the recognized New York style, and carry a full line of their own goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson & Co
Tremont Street
Park Street Church
New York
Court actions in municipal session list embezzlement and forgery cases
Philip Littell alias Little waived examination and is held for Superior Court on embezzling 595 from Lodge 355 Iron Hall. Henry Cohen’s case on fraudulent trunk loss claim against Kennebec Steamship continues. Edward Fedder waived examination and is held to trial on forgery and larceny charges. Philip Maguire and Alexander Nelson bound over 2000 each for robbery of a watch from an unknown man. James T. Lee waived examination on obtaining goods by false representations and is bound over 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmenter
Adams
J. Philip F. Littell
Philip F. Little
Lodge 355
Order of the Iron Hall
Henry Cohen
Kennebec Steamship Company
Cohen
Edward Fedder
Philip Maguire
Alexander Nelson
Bates
James T. Lee
Worthen
Jamess
Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York
Washington dispatch notes rain, cooler conditions and variable winds for twenty four hours ending today. Northerly shift expected across the region. Strongest impacts likely in coastal zones with gradual improvement inland by later hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Immense Banana Bunch Arrives in Boston Store
The largest banana bunch ever seen in Boston weighed 160 pounds and held about 276 bananas before a portion broke away in transit. The fruit, imported by Boston Fruit Company from Jamaica, was set to the Lowell railroad station restaurant owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
George 3. Richardson & Co
Faneuil Hall Square
Boston Fruit Compan
Jamaica
Lowell Railroad Station
Desirable Nahant Lot to Be Sold at Auction
A highly desirable building lot at Nahant with 417 feet of frontage on the main road will be auctioned on Tuesday September 4. The strong inquiry for Nahant land this season suggests the sale will reveal the true value of shoreline property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cuslom
Congressional Library
Boston’s
Chicagos
R. BH
Hines
O'Ryan
Denny
van H’t N
Seery
Duffy
Bassett
Anson
Glasscock
Pfeffer
McGeachy
Willi
Schoen
Burns
Tenge
Desieso
Bis Healy
Bassett Glasscock
Healy
Barns
van Haltren
Williamson
Ryan
Daniels
Washingtons
Phillies
Gleason
Whitney
Philadelphias
R.bh.po
A. F. R. Bh.po
O/Schriver
Fuller
Mulvey
Eae
Ea Aedes
Fogarty
Hoy
Shoch
Myers
Schriver
Bastian
Whitnay
bail—Myers
Lynn
Hot Springs
Massachusetts
Itle Insurance
NEW Roman Catholic Church
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S.A
Oston
Ineereevee
Atlantic Coast
Ceereenee
Halifax
Yarmouth
N.S
Caceeseeess UG
Montreal
Eastport
Northfield
Mass
Nantucket
Block Island
Albany, N
New York City
Penn
Washington City
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Hatteras
N. C
Wilmington
Jacksonville
Fla
Gulf States
Alq
New Orleans
Ovr
Shreveport
Fort Smith
Atk
Galveston
Tex
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
Knoxville
Ounerere
Pittsburg
Lake Region
Rock Chufe
Saugeen
Ont
Eseserres
Oswego
Ill
Duluth
Minn
Upper Mississippi Valley
St. Paul
Cseeeeesees
Des Moines
Missouri Valley
Leavenworth
Kan
Eanee Aa
Huron
St. Vincent
St. Vincent, Minnsseeeseens
Bismarck
Dak
Fort Buford
Rocky Mountain Slopes
Fort Assinaboine
Mont
Helena
Eure
Fort Custer
Rapid City
Salt Lake City
Utah
Cheyenne
el Vaso
Cotton Region Bulletin
Atlanta
Se- Reed
Charleston
Little Rock
Mobile
Savannah
Vicksburg
James Pyles
Commpouer
Pedders
James Pyle
Chauncy Hall School
Boylston Street
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
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