Virginia Republicans name leaders at Norfolk convention
The Virginia Republican State convention met in Norfolk with reports on district committee membership. George E. Bowden was elected chairman Asa Rogers secretary. The platform pledged to settle the state debt without raising taxes. Gen. Mahone was nominated for governor Campbell Slemt for lieutenant governor and Warren S. Lurty for attorney general. The convention adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Norfolk
George E. Bowden
Asa Rogers
Petersburg
North Dakota Republican State Convention Adopts Platform
The North Dakota Republican State convention completed the state ticket Friday morning. The platform reaffirms the national party line praising the emigrant homestead, champions agricultural interests, opposes corporate encroachments, supports protection, favors pensions for veterans, backs temperance, guards school lands, and endorses a prohibitory constitutional amendment. The convention also endorsed Chicago as the site for the world’s fair and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Republican State Convention
Republian
Chicago
Washington convention ends with signed constitution
The Washington constitutional convention completed its labors on Thursday and in the evening the document was signed. Montana Republicans nominated T. C. Power of Helena for governor at the county meeting in Anaconda last Thursday. The New York Democratic State convention is set for Saratoga on October 1 and Massachusetts Democrats plan a State convention at Worcester on October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montana
T. C. Power
Helena
Cou Lage
Anaconda
New York
Saratoga
Massachusetts
Worcester
Behring Sea Seizures Stir International Tangles
Reports from Victoria B C and Deep Bay show Capt Algar aboard the Allce Altar recounting boardings by the US cutter Rush in Behring Sea near St Paul. Details include seized vessels Pathfinder Minnie and Ariel and Theresa with skins, plus 800 to 1800 skins aboard various ships. Government officials in Washington and London weigh arbitration and policy amid rumors of further seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algar
Victoria
B. C
Deep Bay
Rush
Behring Sea
St. Paul
Pathfinder
Sitka
Minnie
Jacobs
Ariel
Theresa
Montreal
United States Revenue
James G. Swan
Vernment Revenue
Richard Rush
Alaska
Port Townsend
Collector of Customs
Ennetta
Sapphire
D. C
Cox
Washington
Lincoln
Bayard
London Times
America
England
Mackenzie Bowell
Dominion
Resignation of Prominent Mason William H. Peckham
William H. Peckham, 35, Past Grand Commander, resigns from Cerneau Consistory No 1 New York, severing ties with Scottish Rite Masonry. He cites the Supreme Council's affiliation with the Grand Orient of France which excludes belief in a personal God, a cornerstone of Masonry. Peckham, a Mason for 40 years, cites a Paris visit by Mr Gorgas and the Grand Orient council members as grounds for the rift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Peckham
Cerneau Consistory
New York City
Peckham
Supreme Council
Grand Orient of
France
Gorgas
Order’ of the
Grand Orient
Paris
Railroad Collision Kills Three in Tennessee Crash
A terrible crash on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Knoxville Tenn on Friday morning killed three men instantly and left many wounded. The westbound accommodation train collided with a special inspection train carrying railroad magnates. Causes cited include conflicting telegrams and high speeds as the engine tender and baggage car plunged over a cliff. Ames Layman engineer and Alexander Bailey fireman died. Cephas Rowland was badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Baltimore & Ohio
Petroleum
W. Va
Silver Run
Parkersburg
Ames Layman
Alexander Bailey
Cephas Rowland
Iieer
Wreck on Knoxville rail line claims four lives
A severe crash on the Knoxville Cumberland Gap and Louisville line at Flat Gap Creek, 22 miles from Knoxville, kills four men and injures 41 of 66 aboard. Among the dead are Judge George Andrews and Alexander A. Arthur. several officials and prominent Knoxville residents are among the injured. The two car excursion train derailed after leaving track. medical aid was delayed until the last leg of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Cumberland Gap & Louisville
Flat Gap Creek
Knoxville
Tenn
New Road
Board of Public Works
Chamber of Commerce
Wade
George Andrews
East Tennessee
T. Powers
East Tennessee Fire Insurance Company
Alexandr Reeder
Alexander A. Arthur
Isham Young
Peter Kern
John T. Hearn
The
Sentinel
W Woodruff
Charles Seymour
Alexander Wilson
Knoxville, Cumberland Gap
Louisville
Maloney
Alds
Harry and Hockings
Attempt to cross Atlantic in small boat ends in rescue
Capt. Charles T. Rogers of the Nickelodeon, picked up Aug 10 near Grand Bank, was plucked from a drifting 14 foot dory after 18 day voyage. He sailed from Boston July 3 toward Europe, survived a 72 hour northeast gale, blindness, dwindling provisions, and shark sightings before Gloucester rescuers brought him aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Martha A. Bradley
Gloucester
Mass
Grand Bank
Charles T. Rogers
Nickelodeon
Rogers
Europe
Swampscott
Boston At
Bradley
Noted Obituaries Across Early Boston and Nation
A long list of obituaries and memorial notices from Boston and other cities, detailing deaths of notable figures such as Thomas C. Amory, Gov. James Sullivan’s kin, Gen. John Sullivan’s relative, and philanthropist Jacob Miller. Also mentions J. B. H. Smith, Andrew Barstow, Abraham Browning, Horace Seaver, and Musicians and civic leaders. includes dates, ages, and brief career notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Amory
Boston
Mr. Amory
James Sullivan
Massachusetts
John Sullivan
New Hampshire
Gov
George Allcroft
J. B. H. Smith
San Francisco
Washington, D.C
Andrew Barstow
Brunswick
New York
Abraham Browning
Bar of
New Jersey
Camden
Mr. Browning
Jacob Miller
Canton
Miller
Lewis
Akron
Chautauqua Sunday School Assembly
H.C. Davis
Nevada
Maj
J. S. Davis
Grand Army of the Republic of Nebraska
Chicago
Samuel Dexter Hadley
Old School
Lowell Mason
A. N. Johnson
J. B. Woodbury
George James Webb
Henry Hadley
Somerville
Mass
Bright
Mr. Hadley
Medford
John W. McCoy
Baltimore
Bean
Horace Seaver
Investigator
Washington Street
Plymouth
J. P. Mencium
Garrison
Wendell Phillips
Theodore Parker
Charles Bradland
Holyoke
Ingersoll
Parker Pillsbury
George Freemantle
Lorenzo Papanti
Mr. Freemantle
Inchester
Eng
Maj. White
Haverhill
Incs
Hallowell
Mediterranean
6Th Infantry
Florida
Osceola
White
Sth
Braham Martin
George Zeiser
Beartown
Penn
Bible Institute Opens In Chicago For Evangelists
A new theological college named the Bible Institute will open in Chicago under the Chicago Evangelization Society. D. L. Moody will serve as president. The project, likened to ancient schools of the prophets, has raised about $250,000 from donors including Mrs Cyrus McCormick and supporting firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Theological College
Moody
Chicago
The
Bible Institute
Theological Seminary
Hicago Evangelization Society
D. L. Moody
Cyrus McCorpick
Exedyl Field
Carson, Pirie & Scott
G. Keith
Vohh V. Farwell
New Educational Institution Opens Oct 1 on Pearson Street
A new school house will provide home for one institution on Pearson Street between Nells and La Salle avenues on the north side. Opening date set for Oct 1 for student admission. Both young men and women will be admitted on equal terms. Miss Gertrude Hurlbert from Northfield Mass will be principal of the women’s department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson Street
Betweenells
la Salle Avenues
Nort
Schoo
Gertrude Hurlbert
Northield
Mass
Grand Army encampment programme at Milwaukee
The official programme for the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Milwaukee outlines campfires, parades, receptions for Woman's Relief Corps, addresses by Gov Huard and others, reunions, and multiple concerts from Monday through Thursday, with visits to the Soldiers Home and a naval battle event. Separately a San Francisco chamber report favors an ocean telegraph cable to Australia, detailing route costs, potential subsidies, contract terms, and bid timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Milwaukee
Wis
Sons of Veterans
Warner
Grand Army
Grand Army and
Woman's Relief Corps
Huard
Maj
Brown
Weissert
Tanner
Fairchild
Army
Gen. Sherman
Sons of Veteranus
Sherman
San Francisco
Australia
United States
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Europe
Sydney
London
Navy plans two large cruisers under construction
The department approves plans for two steel cruisers. The 7600 ton vessel, inspired by Waspite and Imperieuse, will reach 17 knots, measure 1700 feet long with 62 feet beam, carry 1200 tons of coal, and sustain 10 knots for 7000 miles without refuel. The 5000 ton ship, modeled on Reina Cristina, will be 1400 feet long with 50 feet beam, 1100 tons coal, 11,000 horsepower, and 20 knots, capable of 56500 miles at 10 knots without recoaling. Costs: larger $8.5 million, smaller $1.8 million. Both to be steel, domestically produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Department
Bureau of Construction
Reina Regente
Navy probes marooning of sailors by schooner Anna
Commander Kellogg reports Ossipee rescued two sailors from Arenas Key Yucatan abandoned by schooner Anna and a mate died before rescue Acting Secretary Walker sends the case to the judge advocate general to assess legal action and possible prosecution Navy officers condemn the act likening it to piracy and marooning and recalling a similar past incident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Kellogg
United States
Ossipee
Arenas Key
Yucatan
Anna
Walker
Judge Advocate General of the Navy
Department of Justice
Witness claims Mrs Terry hid bowie knife after Judge Terry shooting
Eye witness H C Clary testifies that Mrs Terry removed a bowie knife from her husband's body and concealed it in her clothing just after Terry's death. He adds she then asked bystanders to search Terry's clothing to prove he was unarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Terry
Marshal Nagle
Lathrop
Terry
Justice Field
Key
H. C. Clary
Clary
Finance committee named for world fair of 1802 meeting in NYC
In New York City Hall on August 20 Mayor Grant presided over a finance committee meeting for the proposed world’s fair of 1802. Attendees included Gould, Rockefellow, Belmont, Seligman, Inman, Steinway, Mills, and Kelly. Gould nominated J Pierpont Morgan for chairman but Bemont backed D Babcock who was chosen. J Edward Simmons was named treasurer. Seligman proposed a $15 million company with city guarantees on stock, to back buildings. The executive committee includes Morgan, Belmont, Vanderbilt, Inman, Babcock, Simmons and Chamber of Commerce president Smith. The session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City Hall
Grant
Messrs. Gould
Rockefellow
Belmont
Seligman
Inman
Steinway
Mills and Kelly
Gould
J. Pierpoint Morgan
Bemont
D. Babcock
Chamber of Commerce
Babcock
J. Edward Simmons
The
Stock Exchange
Pierpont Morgan
Messrs
Vanderbilt
Babcock, Simmons
President Smith
Plenty of Cotton at Good Prices From Alabama Factors
Lehman Duff Co of Montgomery reports the United States will harvest the largest cotton crop yet but notes mills lack good stock and will blend inferior cotton. They forecast higher prices from now until October and urge producers to pick and market bales promptly to capitalize on the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman, Duff & Co
Cotton Factors
Montgomery
Ala
United States
Navy Department reissues bids for 2000 ton cruisers
Advertisements reissued by the Navy Department announce bids for the construction of the 2000 ton cruisers. The new notices replicate the prior specs with key changes designed to prompt bids that fall within the department’s expected budget and criteria, following previously opened excessive proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
United Glass Company controls western and northern districts
The article notes a proposed gigantic trust uniting glass factories across the northern district including New York and parts of Pennsylvania. Keystone Works Meadville Penn Diamond Works Ravenna Ohio and Bowling Green Ohio are part of the 10 factories operating 112 pots under the United Glass Company, with Syra cure as headquarters. General manager C E Fraser attended Cleveland meetings and secured options on several Western plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Keystone Works
Meadville
Penn
Diamond Works
Ravenna
Bowling
Numerous 19th century disasters and strikes reported
A wide-ranging 19th century brief recounts labor unrest in Cincinnati over three discharge cases, a Pullman car incident in Lancaster, West Virginia mine fatalities, a boiler explosion in Allegheny City, tobacco auction records in Ullville, and the laying of the Indianapolis Soldiers and Sailors Monument cornerstone. It also notes a 101-year-old Boston resident’s memory, West Virginia flood victims needing aid, and various other incidents including a boat trial, court testimony leading to a homicide, and a wreck near Potsdam New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Charles D. Cuambers
Easton Penitentary
Lancaster
Venn
Chambers
Frank Morris
John Teil
James O'Brien
Brodie Morris
Cannelton, Coal Company
Fayette County
W. Va
Gangwick's
Allegheny City
Penn
Henry Snyder
United States
Ullville
Amoudis
Indianapolis
James Tamy
Boston
Cornwallis
Tucker
Jygart
State
Little Sandy
West Virginia
Terrir
Otto Ritzman
Albany
N. Y
Carrying Place Bay
Lake Champain
W.I. 4
Murray
Pittsburg
Penn. Times
Connellsville
Coke District
Maysville
Ark
Sellers
Horton
Cunningham
Hall
Mason
Navy Department
Baltimore
Somerset
D. J. Sharp
Goodman
Sharp
Trigg Venn
George Young
Coal Valley
Charleston
Willdie Young
Tracy
New Hampshire
Newport
Barnum & Bailey Show
Potsdam
Rome
Alphonse Philips
Phillips
Abe Ea Lottery Company
Mt. Pleasant
Berkeley County
Wilson Howard
Harlan Court Mouse
Louisville
Harlan
Howard
Teutonic
White Star Line
City of New York
Inman Line
Saale
Lloyd
City of Rome
Anchor
New York
Newark
Lake Shore Road
Lake Shore
Loftus
Kennedy
Charles A. Dana
Agnew
John Foot
Messrs
Flower
Grace
Gompers
Strauss
Towne
Chandler
Stalin
Robert Marvel
Ind
Mr. Marvel
Zanus F. Wilbur
Bell Telephone Company
Denver
Col
Wilbur
Electrical Department
Patent Office
Bell Telephone
Hell People
Nominations Lead to Buffalo Florists Convention Meeting
Nominations for officers at the Buffalo florists convention include Jordan of St Louis for president and W J Stewart of Boston as secretary, with M Hunt of Terre Haute as treasurer and M H Norton of Boston as vice president. A German man claiming a 1 million wife marriage conspiracy was detained near the White House. Highland Falls sees a girl sentenced to five years without trial amid disputed charges. Taft treasurer reports Wauregan cotton mills suspending payments. Pension rules loosened to accept claimant and one private as evidence if officers’ proof is missing. An Africa eclipse expedition is being prepared with limited funds. Ex-governor Robie of Maine was assaulted near Derham Me, injuries non life-threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Philadelphia
L. M
Brooklyn
N. Y
General Land Office
Breckinridge
Congress
Dr. Crouin
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Congress M. Haimont
Bank of France
Coney Island
Fairmont
Halford
Mexico
United States
Selma
Ala
Johnstown
Penn
Naval Ordnance Proving Grounds
Annapolis
Fall & Weinbrenner
Baltimore
D. C
Grand Army of the Republic
Tanner
Messrs
Gooderham & Worts
Toronto
Ont
A. D. Miller
Pittsburg
Stockman
Jefferson
Frances Jerome
Yellow Cross Society
Fred
Alfred W. Hart
Canso
N. 8
Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Army
California
Henri Shawart
Louis Millionnaire
Bronis
American Society of Microscopists
Buffalo
Coxe
D . Day
James
Henry Miles
Brunswick
William Miller
Miller
Joseph Miles
New York Star
Flack
70Th Indiana Regiment
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Harrison
Christopher Luca
Jay Street
Buchanan County
Rathbone
Canon City
Baker City
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Moberly
Ritter
Benares
Delaware & Hudson Canal Company
Scranton
Washington
Sparks
Spring Lake
Cranston
R. 1
Samuel E. Harper
Tarrytown
New Haven
Navy
Charlestown
San Francisco Bay
Emmanuel Brooks
Shawneetown
Ill
Ohio River
Lobo McDermott
Harlem
McDermots
Alene
New York
West Indian Ports
Lizzie May
Hutchinson
Goremis
Corbin
Poston
Jordan
St. Louis
W. J. Stewart
Boston
M. Hunt
Terre Haute
Ina
M. H. Norton
Selach
Springfield
Mass
White House
Highland Falls
Wauregan_ cotton goods mills
Providence
Kk. L
KE. P. Taft
Wauregan Company
Wauregan
Plainfield
Conn
Nottingham Mills
Vythian
Naval Observatory
Africa
St. Paul de Loando
Extovernor Robie of
Maine
New Road
Derham
Robie
Gorham
Saccaranpa
France
Austria
Jord
London
Europe
Simplon
Hagdad
Passorah
Parner
America
Ireland
Belgrade
Oropus
Greece
Ison
Crete
Disconto Gesellschaft
Berlin
Hamburg
Vienna
Montenegro
Sospelaion
San Domingo
England
House of Commons
Vittoria
Valencia
Grenada
Spain
Rome
Ghent
Rasalula
Godofelassi
Baldissera
Blesa
Muhammedan
James Ferguson
Iurley
Charles A. Absolom
Sugneh
Absolom
Oxford
Cologne
Dr. Peters
Edward Watkin
Eiffel Tower
Paris
M. Eiffel
Porte
Wad-el-N’jumi
Mahhdi
Hicks Pasha
Khartoum
Gordon
Augustin Arroyo de Anda
Congress of Mexico
da Anda
Apia
Samoa
Malietoa
Ing Mataafa
East Africa
Germany
Prince Bismarck
Athens
William
Enaral Raikes
R. Healy
Charles Hall
Thomas Gray
Rct of Trade
Wyatt
Peninsula & Oriental Steamship Company
Kendall
Klin Navigation Company
James Gilhooly
Warnawans
County Cork
Clonakilty
Ire
Lanterne of
M. Tes
Buble Nork
Russell
Salisbury
Bismarck
Irish Prisoners in Commons Debate Over Prison Conditions
In a House of Commons debate on the prisons vote British MPs attacked the treatment of Irish political prisoners. Testimonies described Londonderry jail conditions as pesthouse like with vermin and poor hospital access. Prolonged confinement and oakum picking were cited as tools of punishment, but the vote on the prisons appropriation passed 11% to 60% with other measures approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Conybeare
Balfour
McFadden
Blane
Londonderry
Sexton
Balour
L’amellites
Assassn
J. Parnell
Haitian Revolution: Legitime Defector and Naval Telegram
Acting Secretary Walker received a Gherardi cable from St Nicholas Mole reporting Legitime accepting terms and fleeing aboard a French corvette. Hippolyte’s forces seized Port-au-Prince. riot fears persist. Galena sails from New York to Haiti, likely to remain offshore to guard American interests amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Gherardi
North Atlantic
St. Nicholas Mole
United States
Galena
New York
Haiti
Passae
Theurricane
Gulf Stream
Edison and Depew captivate Paris this week
Edison and Chauncey Depew dominated Paris society this week. Edison attended the opera Yankee Doodle and donated a phonograph to the Academy of Sciences with cylinders for meetings. Depew energized banquets and speeches, noting ironies of labor in America and highlighting national strength. The World’s Fair crowds surged with about 150,000 entries in a single day and millions of tickets sold since opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edison
Chauncey M. Depew
Academy of Sciences
Academy
Chauncey Depew
Hamburg
Depew
Buffel Tower
Washington
United States
M. Constans
Tikal
Damala
Pa le
Sarah Bernhardt
Bernhardt
Funeral in Greek rite for deceased known actor
The funeral for the deceased in Greek rite featured the body in full evening costume seated in an arm chair, surrounded by many candles. Prayers were led by the archimandrite with four priests assisting, attended only by Sarah Bernhardt and her sister Mme. Gregorie, a few friends, and district police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme. Gregorie
Prosecution and Parliament News Amid Global Events
Reports from the Mediterranean balance crisis and Queen Victoria’s special event in Wrexham draw crowds and public enthusiasm. Whitelaw Reid hosts a dinner for Scripps workmen delegates with notable guests including Gen. Franklin and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mediterranean
Wrexhamu Marie
Whitelaw Reid
France
Scripp
League of Workmen
Franklin
United States
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Coun Ney
Marshal Ney
London
Maybrick
BASE BALL RACES: Bos ton Tops Week Amid Mixed Results
Another week passes in the pennant race as Boston leads with 8-1-1 in the period. New York swept Philadelphia four of five. Western clubs clash with Pittsburgh slight edge after losing one series. Chicago split, Indians win three and lose three, Cubs’ Babies one victory in six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Phillies
Pittsburg
Chicago
Musical selections and prices from White Smith & Co
White, Smith & Co. feature Col. Taylor's March by George W. Stewart dedicated to Col. Charles H Taylor in Boston Gipsg. Also Queenie Waltz by 4 5 S McMurray, Shower of Roses Waltz by L Streabbag, The Queens Ladkercief by Johann Strauss rearranged by Raymond, Daisy Polka by R F Raymond. Vol 2 Raymond's Reed Organ Gems offered at 2 dollars for 72 pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenie
Raymond
L. Streabbag
Johann Strauss
R. F. Raymond
Remedy for Consumption Promises Cures by T A Slocum
A letter to the editor by T A Slocum of 181 Pearl Street New York offers a positive remedy for consumption claiming thousands cured with timely use. He invites readers to receive two bottles by sending express and postal addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
New Youp
Premiums on Hand for The Weekly Globe Offers
Advert gives list of premiums obtainable with The Weekly Globe at set prices. Items include Books in Cloth such as History United States and Standard Dictionary, Gems of Song, Gems of Melody, Ropp's Commercial, Knitting and Crochet, Needle Work, Music Box, Mandolin, Singer Sewing Machine, Fountain Pen, and five year subscriptions with Worcester Dictionary. Names and prices scattered throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welker
Globe and Ropp
Globe and Dictionary
Wmakoneeth Coen Aon
Globe
Singer
Law
United States
Cossanse Anes
Mnatural Bintery
Cpelopedin
Cis Schen
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John
Fletcher
Letcher
G. A. R. Encamp
Ment
Packenham
Nolan
Carolin
Franklin Street
Leonard Street
Calvary Cemetery
Gov. Waterman
Atty
Gen. Johnson
Dist.Atty. White
Stockton
Reading
Penn.) Iron Company
Reading Iron Works
Hippolyte
Port-au- Prince
Legitime
Edison and
Hi Jae Ae
Steve
Pitts
Indianapolia. T
Detroit
Philadelpma
St. Lows
Atlantic Association
Toat
Fister
Newark - Wrormratch
Hartford
New Ha
Lowell
Norwalk
New Boston Music
Texas Siftings
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