Cardinal Gibbons on Needs of Humanity at World Parliament
At Columbus Hall Chicago the World Parliament of Religion heard Cardinal Gibbons read by Bishop Keane on how Catholicism uplifts society. He outlined nine acts of Catholic charity from sanctifying marriage to freeing slaves, aiding orphans, hospitals, and moral reform, contrasting Pagan times with Christian benevolence.
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Chicago
Columbus Hall
Edward Everett Hale
Prince Serge Wolkensky
Russia
Julia Ward Howe
H. Toki
India
Joseph Cook
Jean Reville
Paris
Lyman Abbott
Reuchi Spibata
Calcutta
Cardinal Gibbons
Keane
Catholic University At
Washington
Palestine
Church
Christ
Rome
Wilson
Shepherd
Johns Hopkins
Enoch Pratt
George Peabody
Baltimore
Takayoshi Matsuhama
Japan
Pilgrim Designers Comment On Races And Vigilant Victory
General Paine and Stewart & Binney discuss the Jubilee and Pilgrim at their offices. Stewart cites choppy seas and aluminum block failures as factors, praises the Vigilant, and notes Navahoe’s Brenton Reef win may reflect windward work. Crew rasers at George Lawley & Son report onshore banter as Jubilee rests offshore.
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Stewart
General Paine
Stewart & Binney
Jubilee
Pilgrim
Boston
Sherlock
George Lawley & Son
Tank Steamer Astral Lost Near Atlantic Route
New York reports the tank steamship Astral, built in 1889 and owned by W Tapscott & Co, last heard July 24 after leaving Shields for New York in ballast. Commanded by Captain Nicholas with a 25 man crew, the vessel may have collided with an iceberg amid a quiet storm period, and is presumed lost.
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New York
Shields
Nicholas
W. Tapscott & Co
New Castle
Mary J. Cook Lost Near Baltimore
The schooner Mary J. Cook, commanded by Captain Vanneman of Philadelphia, is believed lost after setting sail from Port Royal North Carolina for Boston on August 14. The vessel, built in Waldoboro Maine in 1874, was last heard from near Bay Point below its departure port on August 17.
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Baltimore
Mary J. Cook
Vanneman
Philadelphia
Port Royal
8. C
Boston
Bay Point
Waldoboro Me
Winthrop Wedding Celebrated After Honeymoon Idyll
Ww. A. Henry a Vinal's hardware salesman married Miss Charlotte B. Lincoln of Winthrop. The couple returned from Chicago to Henrietta Cottage Pleasant street and hosted a musicale with Bond's orchestra. Guests from Boston Cambridge Roxbury Nantasket Hingham Cohasset Brookline attended. Rev L B Bates tied the knot. Miss Effie B Lincoln was maid of honor. John E Joyce best man. A full dining set and a mahogany table were among notable gifts.
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A. Henry
Vinal
Dock Square
Chicago
Henrietta Cottage
Pleasant Street
Winthrop
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Bond
Boston
Messrs
L. A. Davis
Tom Rutherford
Joe Mullaney
James Jones
Cambridge
Charlotte B. Lincoln
George W. Joyce
L. B. Bates
Effie B. Lincoln
John E. Joyce
Pleasant
Main Streets
Brooks & Pike
Diamond Mounters
Washington Street
Chicago at Havre Officers Visit Opened with Luncheon
The Chicago at Havre officers were entertained by the Mayor at luncheon and honored at a grand reception at the sub-prefecture. Guests included American ambassador James B. Eustis Admiral Erben and Captain Mahan. The crowd cheered the Two Republics toast and the Chicago band played the Marseillaise aboard the ship.
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Havre
Chicago
James B. Eustis
Erben
Mahan
Sealing Ship Returns to Victoria With 2060 Skins
Sealing schooner Geneva arrived at Victoria from Copper Island carrying 2060 pelts. Of these 1522 came from Japan seas and 438 from Copper Island. Captain says Annie C Moore and Annie E Paine were not seized, noting 1100 skins aboard Annie Moore when spoken Aug 26. He also mentioned Walter Rich 1650, Umbria 2100, Mary En 1801, and Enterprise 1.
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Victoria
B. C
Geneva Arived
Copper Island
Japan
Annie C. Moore
Annie E. Paine
Walter Rich
Umbria
Maryeen
Enterprise
Navahoe Wins Regatta Protest at Royal Yacht Squadron
Navahoe under Royal Phelps Carroll wins Brenton’s Reef cup after protest against Britannia judges. Race end fixed to start line. mark boat moved for traffic, with Navahoe and Britannia preparing for Cape May cup final in Cherbourg route. Carroll and crew dispute remains cordial while awards are finalized.
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London
Royal Yacht Squadron
Royal Phelps Carroll
Navahoe
Prince of Wales
Britannia
Carroll
Royal Yacht
Needles
Isle of Wight
Cherbourg
France
Regatta
Aubrey Crocker
Jameson
Alum Bay
Genesta Wins Brenton Reef Cup in Record Ocean Race
Commodore James Gordon Bennett of the New York Yacht Club funded a wide ocean race for a 1000 dollar cup. Rambler and Madeline contested the initial 1872 Brenton Reef course, Rambler winning both early races. Genesta defeated Dauntless in a lengthy Sept 21 start to finish, leading by a mile and a half early and finishing six hours ahead as a gale and storm raged. Genesta sailed home to England Oct 8 with the Brenton Reef cup and the Cape.
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James Gordon Bennett
New York Yacht Club
Brenton Reef
New York Harbor
Sandy Hook
Rambler
Madeline
J. Malcolm Forbes
Genesta
Douglas
Dauntless
Storm King
England
Bombardment of Rio de Janeiro by rebel ships
Secretary Gresham reports that at 11 o clock a.m. revolutionary forces bombarded Rio forts and the harbor arsenal while shells hit the city. a woman was killed. The Charlestown arrives at Montevideo to sail for Rio. Rebel cruisers Aquidaban Republica and Trajano fire upon forts. after six hours cease fire, rebels withdraw with unknown losses and damage.
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Washington
Gresham
Thompson
Rio
Charlestown
Navy Department
Charles
Rio de Janeiro
Greatest race in history proves modern yachts far ahead
London reports Mr Carroll filed a protest over the Brenton’s Reef cup judges’ decision not for unfairness but to keep options open amid New York racing conditions and potential score recalculation. The Cape May cup race was deferred. The Times lauds an unparalleled feat with both yachts closely matched and seas heavy, reaching eleven knots, Navahoe excelling broad reach while Britannia dominates windward leeward.
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London
Sportsman
Carroll
New York
the Times
Breckinridge denies engagement with Miss Pollard in suit
Breckinridge writes to Lexington friends outlining defense against Miss Madeline Pollard's suit. He denies any engagement or introduction as fiancée, disputes introducing her to Washington society, and says he will deny under oath any callous influence on her career. He plans to prove Pollard confessed ruin by James Rodes and hints at her entering theater after the trial.
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Louisville
Breckinridge
Lexington
Madeline Pollard
Miss Pollard
Washington
Kentucky
Colonel Breckinridge
James Rodes
House of Visitation
Bayard
Blue Grass
Editor cites widespread stoppage as reason to halt paper
An editor excuses halting his publication by noting that every possible obstacle halted the paper, and so he ceased operations, blaming collective forces beyond his control.
O'Brien and McGee Prize Spar Offer in New England
The New England welterweight scene heats as Dick O'Brien seeks a McGee bout at catchweights with a $1000 prize for a 15 round bout at the New Cribb Club November meeting. O'Brien offers to box Flaherty pro bono and disputes bets amid club rules. Charley Mitchell and Jack McAuliffe head to the U S, while Duncan C. Ross defeats Tom Carmon in San Francisco. McDougal plans retirement to engineering. Johnny Van Heest vs Hugh Napier set for New Orleans.
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Dick O’brien
New England
O’brien
Jack McGee
Lewiston
New Cribb
McGee
New Cribb Club
Boston
Captain Cooke
Flaherty
Cribb
Flaherty-O’brien
New Cribh Club
Charley Mitchell
Jack McAuliffe
Liverpool
Teutonic
Enquirer Y
Duncan C. Ross
Tom Carmon
San Francisco
Ross
Cannon
Grand Theatre
John A. McDougal
New York
Johnny van Heest
Hugh Napier
New Orleans
van Heest
Rob Roy
Home Rule Debate Touches Ireland Crime Figures
In London on September 14 the House of Commons debated supply for the Irish secretary’s office, about 22 000 dollars. Liberal MP Thomas Wallace Russell attacked government handling of Ireland, citing agrarian crime claims. Morley countered with falling crime trends while Balfour praised administration, noting fewer crimes though moonlight outrages rose, attributing gains to harvest and priestly influence.
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London
House of Commons
Thomas Wallace Russell
Ireland
Tyrone
Russell
Clare
Kerry
Limerick
Morley
Balfour
Root of All Evil Candidate Neal in Ohio Speech
In Chillicothe on September 14 1893 Democrat Neal led a large campaign rally denouncing McKinleyism and the Sherman silver law. He urged tariff reform and warned that protective taxation harms labor, urging repeal of the Sherman purchasing clause and a fair tax system supporting currency and tariff reform.
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Chillicothe
Neal
Cincinnati
Ohio
McKinley
England
Europe
Aid Movement Meeting for Home Rule in Cambridge
A public meeting in aid of the Home Rule movement will be held at Odd Fellows Hall North avenue Cambridge next Sunday evening. Mayor Bancroft will preside with addresses by Rev John Halloran Hon John R Murphy Hon E J Slattery of Framingham and Joseph J Kelly. A branch of the Irish National Federation will be organized. John McSorley P J Callahan and Michael Lyons elected delegates to represent East Cambridge branch I N F in the Municipal Council.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
North Avenue
Cambridge
Bancroft
John Halloran
John R. Murphy
E. J. Slattery
Framingham
Joseph J. Kelly
Irish National Federation
John McSorley
P. J. Callahan
Michael Lyons
East Cambridge
President McLeod Keeps Plans Quiet in Philadelphia Visit
President McLeod met with President Earle of the finance committee and Spencer Irving of the New England road in Philadelphia. Asked about future plans for the New England road he gave no details and hinted he would return to Philadelphia to stay, then departed for New York this afternoon.
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Philadelphia
McLeod
Earle
Finance Committee
Spencer Irving
New England Road
New York
Bemis Avoids Jail By Paying Alimony Fine
Dr. Charles A. Bemis of Medway escaped a jail stretch at Charles Street by settling a $50 fine imposed by Judge Dunbar for contempt. The order followed his refusal to comply with a Superior Court directive to pay his wife Elizabeth T. Bemis alimony of $8 weekly. The court also mandated repayment of past alimony and continued future payments.
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Charles A. Bemis
Medway
Charles Street
Dunbar
Superior Court
Elizabeth T. Bemis
Bank of England reports Barings liabilities and assets
London September meeting reveals Barings & Co liabilities reduced to 4 223 001 dollars with Bank of England among guarantors. Barings debt to the bank down to 4 090 000 pounds. Realization of Barings assets progressing slowly but interest on securities covers bank advances. Powell notes bank would require first class collateral if advancing on American securities.
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London
Bank of England
David Powell
Baring Brothers & Co
Powell
Srst Clase
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