Democratic Platform Debate and State Ticket Endorsement
A Connecticut convention denounces centralization and tariff policies as un-American and tyrannical. It endorses a liberal veterans pension plan, civic reforms, and a plurality election for state officers. The ticket includes Alsop, Phelan, Sanger, and Staub. Speaker Springer defends Democratic principles and tax reform timing. resolutions are debated and adjourned after thanks to Chairman Eaton.
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American Congress
James G. Blaine
Reed
House of Representatives
House
Congress
Republican Party
Tts
General Assembly
Democratic Party
Hartford
Joseph W. Alsop
Middletown
J.J. Phelan
Bridgeport
Marvin H. S:nger
Canterbury
Nicholas Staub
New Milford
William M. Springer
Ilinois
Springer
Connecticut
Washington
James P. Pigott
Committee On
Pigott
Alvin P. Hyde
Gunn
Mr. Hyde
W. W. Eaton
Connecticut Republican Convention Opens in New Haven
The Republican State convention met at Hypenon Theatre in New Haven and organized with ex-Lieutenant-Governor Cooke of Barkhamsted as chairman. Committees on credentials, permanent organization and resolutions were formed, then adjourned to 10 tomorrow morning. Fairfield county caucus debated whether to nominate Lyman Catlin or E. F. Hill for lieutenant governor, ultimately selecting Catlin for comptroller by 28 to 14.
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New Haven
Conn
Rrepublican
Hypenon Theatre
Cooke
Barkhampsted
Fairfield County
Lyman
Catlin
Stratford
EF. J. Hill
Norwalk
New Hampshire Republicans Hold Large Delegates Caucus
A Republican State convention caucus at Phenix Hall in Concord elected a ten member county committee to form a permanent body. Josiah G. Bellows named president. Rockingham W Wheeler Salem Strafford C H Wells Somerworth Hellnap H M Marsh Gilmanton Carroll S W Abbott Wolfeboro Merrimac W F Chandler Concord Hillsboro H M Putney Manchester Cheshire G W Pierrs Winchester Sullivan L Bowers Newport Grafton W S Carter Lebanon Coos F A Corran Carroll.
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Concord
N. H
Phenix Hall
John B. Smith
Hillsboro Bridge
Josiah G. Bellows
Walpole
Rockingham County
J. W. Wheeler
Salem
Strafford
C. H. Wells
Somerworth
Hellnap
H. EK. Marsh
Gilmanton
Carroll County
W. Abbott
Wolfeboro
Merrimac County
W. Fk. Chandler
Hillsboro County
H. M. Putney
Manchester
Cheshire County
G. W. Pierrs
Winchester
Sullivan County
L. Bowers
Newport
Grafton County
Carter
J. Albert Walker
Portsmouth
Hiram A. Tuttle
Pittsfield
Tuttle
Committee On
Harrison
C. Moore
Nashua
Funnel Cloud Kills Two At Union Wharf Store
Sept 16 Provincetown report of a funnel shaped storm over Union Wharf store kills Solomon Stanley a Granda Manan native and Captain Rodolphus Atwood age 62. Atwood’s son Harry and Fred Williams among injured. about a dozen others shocked. Atwood commanded schooner Lucknow and leaves a widow and six children.
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Provincetown
Union Wharf Store
Solomon Stanley
Granda Manan
Rodolphus Atwood
Atwood
Harry
Fred Williams
Bay St. Lawrence
Lucknow
Newport
R. I
Middletown
Christopher Milery
Charles H. Ward
Differences Between Senate and House on Sugar Problem
Speaker Reed names House conferrees on the tariff bill as the eight lawmakers clash over sugar and metal schedules. Western Republicans push free sugar up to No 16 while Senate advocates favor the higher scale. a compromise between No 13 and No 16 may emerge. Conference report likely by Monday.
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Washineton
Spreian
Reed
House
Major McKinley
Ohio
Burrows
Michigan
Bayne
Pennsylvania
Dingley
Maine
Mills
Texas
Miller
Tennessee
Flower
New York
Senate
McKinley
Cannon
Aldrich
Hiscock
Allison
Lilouse
Louisiana
Frank M. Ames
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania Iron and Steel
Senator Quay
James M. Swank
Iron and Steel Association
Pacific Refunding Bills Face Likely Legislative Failure
The Pacific railroad refunding bills appear doomed this session as a House split among Republicans and Democrats blocks approval. Senator Frye in the Senate plans another run at the issue in the short session, hoping for a majority on a bill covering Union Pacific and Central Pacific debts. Massachusetts Representative O Neil considers a rival measure allowing debt sealing if inflated capital is scaled back.
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Pacific
House
House Committee
Frye
Senate
Post
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
O'Neil
Massachusetts
Springfield Port of Delivery Bill Passes House Unanimously
Congressman Rockwell steered the port of delivery bill for Springfield through the House with unanimous consent as Speaker Reed signaled approval. Judge Holman questioned Treasury approval. Rockwell affirmed the Senate-passed bill, noting it aligns with the Treasury and committee aims. The measure grants a $1000 salary for the new port officer without amendments.
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Rockwell
House
Reed
Judge Holman
Indiana
Treasury Department
Senate
House Committee On Commerce
Department
Holmes
Dawes
Inspection of Meats Regulation Implement Export Rules
Secretary Rusk issued regulations governing the inspection of salted pork or bacon for export under the meat inspection bill recently enacted into law. The rules require packers or exporters to apply in writing to the proper authority whenever a foreign country demands U S meat inspection, establishing a new export compliance process.
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Rusk
United States
Waxed Meats Inspection Rules Declared by Secretary
The Secretary of Agriculture announces inspection rules for meats destined for export. Buyers sellers or exporters may apply for inspections at any time. Applicants must agree to follow regulations and mark packages as required. Certificates issued to wholesomely inspected meats. Senator Hale returns to Maine for first time since tariff bill debate. Dow possible Portland collector appointment questioned amid Reed triumph. Salvadors provisional president Carlos Ezeta elected until next March. Treasury bond offers total around 000,000 with 4.2 per cent for 14 per cent issues. Colorado population 410,975, up 216,645 since last census.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Hale
Maine
Sle
Captain Boutelle
Senate
Colonel Dow
Portland
Reed
Colorado
Massach Settilesma
Prederic Henry Hedge
Cambridge
Charlotte Aa
Helge
Middlesex
Ana
Oston Post
Jostua
George M. Kaoers
Esquire
Ss. Ji. Folsom
Asst. Register
Canadian Lumberman Sees McKinley Bill Benefit for Canada
An Ottawa lumberman argues that cutting the duty from two to one dollar would lift Canadian lumber profits while the American consumer pays the same price. He notes premium Canadian lumber already competes with U S cut lumber despite the higher levy and expects no price drop for American buyers even if the duty falls.
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Ottawa
Ont
United States
Unicycle and Tire Records Fall at Peoria Meet
Bert Myers lowers the five mile world unicycle record from 19m55s to 19m56s and each mile split improves. H E Lawrie breaks the one mile pneumatic tire safety record from 2m32s to 2m27s. Myers and Masi also lower the American tandem two mile record from 5m21s to 5m.
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Peoria
Bert Myers
H. E. Lawrie
Myers
Masi
Eee
The Jeanette Palatial Car Makes First Run to Boston
The Harris Palatial Car Company's Jeanette, a combination dining, sleeping and parlor car, departed Springfield for Boston via the Connecticut River and Massachusetts Central railroads. The car features a daytime drawing room and night sleeping area with lower berths stored behind drop sides, a low center of gravity for sharper curves, and a mechanism to raise berths with a crank and worm gear. It includes lavatories, a bath, an observation compartment and a kitchen, all designed to save rolling stock. It is slated to visit Portland and other cities before returning to Boston for a stockholders meeting.
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Harris Palatial Car Company
Jeanette
Springfield
Boston
Connecticut River
Northampton
Massachusetts Central
Haymarket Square
Boston & Maine Railroad
Portland
Bath
Augusta
Waterville
Bangor
General Butler Sued for $100,000 in New York Suits
E N Darling of New York files two Supreme Court suits against General B F Butler seeking $100,000 and an accounting over a 19th century land deal in New Mexico. Darling claims he transferred his share to Butler and that Butler failed to render accounts and distribute proceeds from land sales to satisfy a mortgage and his quarter share.
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New York
Supreme Court
E. N. Darling
Maison Avenue
B. F. Butler
Mr. Darling
Stephen B. Elkins
Samuel 5. Snoot
Washington, D. C
T.G. Catron
Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
General Butler
Darling
Elkins
Catron
Butler
Snoot
Union Land & Grazing Company
Removal of Goods in Bond Extended by New York Chamber
The New York Chamber of Commerce met to protest the immediate enforcement of the new tariff law and urged extending the removal deadline for goods in bond from November 1 to February 1, 1891. The resolution, supported by Republicans and Democrats alike, passed unanimously and was sent to the President, Senate leader, and House Speaker.
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New York
Srecrani
Chamber of Commerce
Alexander E. Orr
J. Edward Simmons
Cornelius N. Bliss
Colonel Conkling
Senate
House of Representatives
Ne Chamber
Death of Robert Ray Hamilton Reported in Idaho River Tragedy
Letters from John D. Sargent and Cassimir Moore describe the accident near Snake River Idaho on Aug. 23. A body later identified by Dr. James Green is said to be Hamilton, with death ruled accidental drowning. The body was buried near Mary Mere, with a note of his wish to reside in the area.
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Sine Sina
N. Y
Sir
Kkamtuack
Snake River
Mary Mere
Teton Mountains
Wendell Goodwin
University Club
Tam
Joan D. Sargent
Cassimir de Kk
Moore
Hamilton
Louisville
James 0. Green
Robert Ray Hamilton
Sargent
Jackson's Lake
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
S. Graves and Sun Sell Hood's Sarsaparilla at 681 Washington
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a popular tonic with stylish pat terns for lounge and Ket uses. Claims availability only at S. Graves & Sun, located at 681 Washington Street.
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S. Graves & Sun
Washington Street
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