Senate and House Pay Tribute to Sheridan in War Winds
Congressional debate centers on the fisheries treaty with Great Britain. Senators condemn warmongering rhetoric while Sherman opposes the treaty as a potential irritant. Sheridan’s death prompts unanimous resolutions and a funeral committee. Evarts and Evarts allies spar over diplomacy and Canada relations.
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General Sheridan
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Sheridan
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Committee On Foreign Relations
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Vance
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Maine
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Ohio
Aan
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New England
Gloucester
Boston Post
Boston Herald
Boston Transcript
Gloucester Knights of Labor
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Senate of
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Kimpton
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Gray
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Mississippi
Philip Henry Sheridan
House
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Cutcheon
Wheeler
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Turspay
Dominion
Gulf Ofexico
Atlantic Ocean
Uch
Unitares
Harrison
Cleveland
Evarts
Alabama
Mr. Morgan
Messrs. Morgan
United Kingdom
Edmuds
Mr. Evarts
Call
Spooner
Bac
Committee On
Interstate Commerce
Hon Richard Spofford Dead in Massachusetts Island Home
Hon Richard Spofford died at his Deer Island home at 1 this morning. Born in Newburyport in 1833 he studied with Caleb Cushing and aided in California land title work. A long-time Massachusetts legislator, he advised the Texas Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio line and was husband of author Harriet Prescott Spofford.
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Massachusetts
Newburyport
Dummer Academy
Caleb Cushing
United States
California
Mexico
Supreme Court of the United States
Massilla Valley
Spofford
Galveston
Harrisburg
Wendell Phillips
Maxwell and Landgraf Hanged in St Louis Jail
Two murderers, Hugh M. Brooks alias Maxwell and Henry Landgraf, were executed at 8 46 this morning after a brief delay for possible new evidence. Maxwell claimed unfair trial, kissed guards goodbye, and sent a cable to London. Landgraf faced the scaffold with indifference as witnesses watched in Jefferson City awaited respite news. The day closed with a short, official end to the case and a medical ad for Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy.
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St. Louis
Hugh M. Brooks
Maxwell
Henry Landgraf
Father Tehan
Landzraf
Landgraf
Jefferson City
London
Ireland’s Dillon in Prison and Paris Riots Echo Across Europe
James O’Kelly faces four months in prison for inciting boycott in Boyle while John Dillon’s health declines in confinement due to poor air and limited exercise. Amid unrest, Irish aid shines with a £2000 National League contribution. Paris clashes near the 11th arrondissement end with police action and mournful orations. Lord Salisbury extols peace as Europe seeks stability.
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James O'Kelly
Boyle
John Dillon
London
Mr. Dillon
Dillon
Freeman
National League
National League Fund
Charles O'Reilly
American Association
The
America
Mavrices FivzParrick
Parnell Commission Bill Amended Amid Debates in Commons
In the House of Commons amendments to the Parnell commission bill were adopted to compel witnesses and punish noncompliance. Parnell sought to make refusals to disclose subject to high court punishment. Amendments restricting imprisonment during sittings were debated and largely rejected. The Lords’ third reading passed, while MPs condemned James O Kellys four month sentence in Boyle. United Ireland portrays the bill as fraudulent yet the Parnellites aim to pass it in good faith.
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Parnell
Commission
High Court of Justice
Times
Matthews
Healy
Smith
House of Lords
John O'Connor
Thomas Power O'Connor
James O'Kelly
Boyle
County of Common
United Ireland
Red Flag in Paris as Gendarmes Fire on Crowd
Funeral of ex communist General Endes in Paris draws fifty thousand mourners and thousands more along the route to the cemetery. Police and gendarmes confront strikers, detaining flags with mounted troops at the route, while Henri Rochefort and Louise Michel attend.
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Paris
Pans Garrson
Henri Rochefort
Louise Mechel
Garde de Paris
Bourse de Travail
M. Basqlle
Chamber of Deputies
M. Rochefort
Tonise Michel
Voltaire
Mort
Surtoun
Indiana Republicans Nominate Hovey for Governor at State Convention
Indiana Republican convention in Tomlinson Hall endorses Chicago nominations and Harrison. It names A. P. Hovey for governor on first ballot with 582 votes, Chase as lieutenant governor, and a slate including Coffey Berkshire Olds Griffin Carry Lemicke LaFollette Michener and Griffiths. Henry Jewett comments that Hovey is weak, but the party unites behind the ticket.
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Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Chicago
Harrison
Morton
Indiana Liquor League
Democratic Party
United States
Washington
Blaine
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A. P. Hovey
George W. Steele
Nominaton
Hovey
Danville
Supreme Court
Iras T. Coffey
Brazil
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North Vernon
Walter Olds
Columbia City
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Lake County
Bruce Carry
Orange County
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Vanderburg County
Harvey M. LaFollette
Boone County
Lewis T. Michener
Shelly County
John Griffiths
Marion County
Jewett
Steele
Congress
Libel fine and royal announcements from Europe
The report notes M Rochefort fined 1200 dollars for libel on Charles Ferry, a Greece accouchement announced from Athens, and the death of Isaac Strauss the French musician at eighty three. It covers a banquet in Kiev with a remark by General Tenatiet about Russia advancing westward ignoring Austria.
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la Riforma
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Trave
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Ridley
Aberal
M. Goblet
Massonari
France
Boyle
County Roscommon
James O'Kelly
O'Kelly
Scarey
Kudes
Amiens
Switerland
Uri
Pueblo
Mexico
Juan Perez
Georgia State Democratic Convention Renominates State Officers
Atlanta August 8 The Georgia State Democratic convention at the capitol renominated Governor John M Gordon Secretary of State N O Barnet Treasurer R A Hardman Comptroller W A Wright and Attorney General Clifford Anderson by acclamation The ticket for electors at large is headed by John Temple Graves and Thomas J Watson Resolutions endorsed the national platform with emphasis on tariff reform and the President's message Gordon spoke of the solid South and hope for a time when it is unnecessary The crowd showed great enthusiasm.
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Atlanta
Georgia
John 4. Gordon
Barnet
R. A. Hardman
W. A. Wright
Clifford Anderson
John Temple Graves
Thomas J. Watson
General Gordon
Press access dispute tense at Blaine reception steamer event
At national party hubs in New York on August 7, Joseph Pool refuses press and other invites for the steamer Sar Sloan event, drawing criticism from Republicans while Democrats amplify campaign document distribution. Notables such as Joseph H. Manley of Maine sought 20 tickets and received one, highlighting party tensions amid bills and the president’s message expectations.
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Joseph Pool
Blaine
Republican Club
Mills Billas
Quay
Joseph Poole
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Smith
Pool
Republican
A. L. Whelpley
Washington
A. B. Hush
Minnesota
J,j. Guernsey
Rome
N. Y
James L
Punt
Fonnsylvania
M. W
Fratshens
Illinois
F. E. Murphy
Pittsurge
Labor delegates clash with Harrison at Indiana convention
Fifty delegates from Knights of Labor and Indiana trades unions met in Indianapolis. The secret session adopted resolutions criticizing General Harrison for opposing eight hour pay for letter carriers, Chinese immigration limits, and the use of force against railroad strikers, calling him a corporation attorney and opponent of labor.
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Ind
Knights of Labor Assemblies
Trades
Indiana
State Federation of Trades
Harrison
Organized Labor
Congress
Ioeamarian Ieecai Aed
Laboring classes split on presidential support and Morton called banker
The passage notes laboring classes would not back him for the presidency. A resolution refers to Morton as a national banker and as someone opposed to labor organizations.
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Morton
Townshend Optimistic on Illinois for Cleveland Tariff Reform
Congressman Townshend said Illinois reports are hopeful for carrying the state for Cleveland this fall aided by a popular governor candidate and tariff reform gains. He noted Republicans joining Cleveland and predicted possible wins in two to three congressional districts with sustained effort and organization.
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Ilinois
Townshend
Cleveland
Illinois
Indiana
Mr. Townshend
Libby for Senator Nomination at Portland Republican Meet
The Portland Republican county convention, chaired by George D. Parks of Brunswick, nominated a full slate for state and county offices. Charles F. Libby leads the ticket for senator with Edward Harding John C. Kendall and Leander A. Poor also named. Libby’s nomination marks a setback for Tom Reed.
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PortLand
George D. Parks
Brunswick
Charles F. Libby
Edward Harding
Gorham
John C. Kendall
Freeport
Leander A. Poor
Sebago
F. W. Robinson
Isaiah H. Webb
Bridgton
Henry C. Peabody
Edwin C. Reynolds
Cape Elizabeth
James M. Webb
Westbrook
F. H. Plummer
Libby
Fred N. Dow
Tom Reed
Bright outlook for Democrats, Barnum says tariff bill favored
Rochester reports General William H. Barnum, Democratic National Committee chair, says the West sees a bright outlook for Democrats. He cites tariff reduction as popular nationwide, notes Prohibition movement growing by Republican recruitment, and asserts Democratic unity with no third party draining support. He expects a Democratic victory in November and explains how voters can back tariff cuts.
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N. Y
Willian H. Barnum
National Democratic Committee
Chicago
New York
Republican Party
Connecticut
Luce Renominated as Michigan Governor at Republican Convention
The Republican State convention in Detroit renominated Cyrus W. Luce for governor and James S. McDonald for lieutenant governor. Incumbents Osman, Marty, Aplin, and Dix were unanimously renominated. attorney general's race to a ballot. Luce pledged to serve faithfully if reelected. platform endorsed Harrison and Morton and urged protection of native industries while attacking Cleveland and Democratic policy on wool and surplus. The convention adjourned after adopting the platform.
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Mich
G. W. Farr
Grand Haven
E. M. Irish
Kalamazoo
Cyrus W. Luce
James 5. McDonald
G. R. Osman
George L. Marty
Foe
H. H. Aplin
Roscoe D. Dix
Luce
Harrison
Morton
Clevelan
Democratic Party
Michigan
Congress
Ingalls Entangles Self in Boston Letter Controversy
A Boston despatch reports Vice President pro tem John James Ingalls embroiled in dispute over letters. The note to Allen Knowlton of Magnolia praises Ingalls’s views and criticizes Reconstruction efforts and Corcoran Gallery depictions. A House sub committee will explore whether official records were manipulated and if Knowlton should testify. Ingalls’s claim that no Union generals are in the Corcoran is labeled unfounded.
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John James Ingalls
Boston
Allen Knowlton
Magnolia
Ingalls
Democratic Party
Corcoran
North
Southern Confederacy
John J. Ingalls
House
Marsh
Pennsylvania
Ingals
Knowlton
Senator Ingalls
Eustasy
Concessions From Mahone Warp Republican Harmony
Washington August 12 rumor says Mahone faction and anti Mahone elements will unite over Virginia party readjustment. Mahone will yield as needed to secure harmony within the Republican organization. Continued on the Fifth Page.
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National Committee
Washington
Virginia
Mahone
Cloud Burst Deluges Providence and Destroys Structures
A cloudburst in Providence floods streets and undercuts buildings from Canal Street to Olneyville. Six inches to two feet of water, washed streets clean, toppled walls, and damaged the Randall Street four story brick building under contract. Trains delayed by washouts. factories and offices pump out water. Widespread damage across South Providence, Atwell Avenue, Fountain Street, and Cranston crops suffer while people evacuate lower floors.
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Canal Street
Westminister Street
Bndge
Jackson Street
Atwell Avenue
Valley Street
Fountain
Matthewson
Hope Iron Works
Harrison Avenue
Old Colony
J.C. Goff
She Point
Olneyville
Att City
Lame Street
Randall and Charles Streets
John Clark
Dimond
di Randall
Wais
Asong
Cen
Gorham Silverw Manufacturing Company
Canal Loee
North Main Streets
John Shepard
Westminster Street
Randall Street
Charles Street
Mohassuck Canal
Woodbury & Clark
Acorn Street
Brayton Avenue
New York, Providence
Boston
Pawtucket Valley
Cranston
Stonington Road
Star Street
Efit Street
North Main
Pawtucket
Morton’s British Interests Pivot in CPR Leadership Change
A full CPR board meeting in Montreal today accepted the resignation of President Sir George Stephen. Vice President Van Horne was unanimously chosen to succeed him, with Hon. Levi P. Morton and Hon. D. A. appointed to vice presidencies as part of the shakeup.
Franklin H. Giddings Named Resident Lecturer at Bryn Mawr
Franklin H. Giddings of Springfield has been appointed resident lecturer on political science in Bryn Mawr College for Young Women. His academic ties include Union College and long involvement with local papers, reflecting a broad career in politics and journalism.
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Giddings
Springfield
Mass
Franklin H. Giddings
College For Young Women
Bryn Mawr
Fenn Ang
Union College
Union
Paper World
Captain Bates Tall Wife Dead Near Wapsworris
Captain Bates reports the death of his wife at their home near Wapsworris yesterday. The couple resided at the local residence and the news notes the captain’s age and family circumstances with brief local detail.
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Captain Bates
Wapsworris H. C
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