Fisheries Treaty Sparks Senate Debate on Concession Fortunes
Washington May 10 Republicans urge rejection of the Presidents arbitration on the fisheries treaty. Democrats defend the settlement urging delay for the current season and the minority calls the plan fair and sober. Both reports total 147 pages with Putnam's appendix arguing the treaty's exposition and consequences.
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High Seas
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British North
Mer Majesty
Herorth
Lightning Strikes Oil Tank Near Orry Penn May 13
A two mile from Orry Penn oil tank holding 16,000 barrels owned by J. B. Smithman & Co was struck by lightning at noon. Flames and smoke rose high as firefighters struggled to protect nearby refineries dwellings and oil cars. By 9 40 o clock last night about 30,000 barrels of flaming oil flooded into Oilcreek and ignited a second tank of 36,000 barrels. The blaze spread smoke toward Titusville with wind favoring the nearby city.
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Kan
Brooklyn
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A. F. McNeal
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San Francisco
Decatur
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Albany
Kenjamin Baker
Key West
Fla
Key Largo
Jesup
Dallas
Texas
Niagara Falls
Pall Mall Gazette
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America
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Delaware Street
National League race heats up with key matchups ahead
Baseball dominates the week as league clubs push for the pennant. Chicago, Boston, New York lead with strong play while Pittsburgh falters after unexpected losses. Detroit lacks pitching depth. Philadelphia steadies as its lineup improves. Indiana Hoosiers claim top spot over Senators in the East.
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Senators
Destructive Illinois cyclone hits Freeport and Pecatonica
A cone shaped dark cloud accompanied a cyclone near Freeport on May 12 damaging the Yellow Creek brewery malt house and homes. It followed Yellow Creek toward Pecatonica where buildings were leveled and fences torn. Dozens injured, none fatally.
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Freeport
Baileyville
Pecatonica
Ainly
Yellow Creek
Brockhausen
The 81x Days Foot Race at Madison Square Garden
English pedestrian Littlewood wins first place in a six day go as you lease event at Madison Square Garden New York. Many starters fail to reach the end by Saturday night. Estimated evening receipts reach 4500 dollars with half the gross divided among competitors. Details include finish scores and positions for Littlewood Guerrero Herty Noremac Golden Hughes Campana and others. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is praised for throat and lung relief and blood enrichment.
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Denver
Pinafore Runs On In San Francisco And Odd Tidbits
A collage of curiosities and notes from 19th century life. Items include theater chatter about Pinafore in San Francisco, odd boasts of wealth and fame, unusual animal tales, curious inventions, and social quirks from towns across the United States and beyond.
Instrumental Music List from Oliver Ditson Co
Oliver Ditson & Co publish a piano instrumental list featuring Goerdeler, Baciman, Bucalossi, Purves, and Boone with prices from 30 to 80 cents. Highlights include “By the Brookside” and “Queen Catherine Waltzes.” Also notes new White, Smith & Co piano novelties and organ selections by Pabst and others.
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B. Keanmont
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Edwin Christie
Kennedy
Sie
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W. . Wilson
Cavarry
Charles Wels
J. B. Grass
L. Pabst
Fama
Durand
White, Smith & Go
Henry Farmer
Schubert
Davenport
Haven
Arryrkansas
Eller
Mae Gs
White
Adams
Barytone
Corinne
Pat
Prusto
Entawger
Fssi
Jdn Braley
A. Preyer
Violet
Ae Ay Matson
Agnes
Ome
the Marquis
Sao Shi
North Annie Ball
Caracciolo
L. Muir
Beee r Bees by the New System and Pure Honey Boxes
Local note describes a new bee and honey system offering pure honey in glass boxes for use or sale. It mentions profit and directs readers to write to Lieke ek Cotton in West Gorham, Maine.
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Lieke
West Gorham
Commercial Dullness Persists in Lumber Trade Amid Snow Delay
Market sees light activity from East and South shipments due to late season and heavy March snow. Lumber yards hold ample stocks as demand remains modest but optimism exists for a strong spring trade. Eastern hemlock and pine show varied demand. Southern pine steady. Freight rates hold, with steady to slightly reduced conditions on large vessels. Wheat and oats receipts rise while prices firm for select grades. overall shipping and provision markets mirror cautious trade.
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Atlantic
Gulf
Dry goods trade quiet with pockets of activity in woollens
Dry goods trade shows uneven demand across lines. Jobbers report improving orders and light stock, while cotton goods see fair demand and stronger print cloths. Woollen goods show little new business though some orders move, with steady prices for fancy knit wear and cardigan jackets as buyers remain cautious.
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Sovereign & New Business
Boots and Sides Trade Improves in New England Markets
The boot and shoe trade in New England shows improving activity as the fall season opens. Manufacturers with stylish goods and small profit margins may see strong demand, while larger Boston-area jobbers thin out. Early fall orders appear, with several contracts secured and four factories preparing to fulfill orders, though overall orders are not yet large. Prices stay firm, leather markets remain dull, and demand for rogans ploughshoes declines. Women’s slippers remain in demand as rubber and calf shoe sectors anticipate busier times.
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New England
Boston
Express
Market Quotations for Staples in New York Chicago and St Louis
Leading markets report steady prices across staples. Cotton, flour, and grain show firm or improved values with extensive exports and large bales. petroleum and tar products steady, while meats and dairy remain firm or unchanged.
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Dell Gang
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Rio
Rae Petroleum
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Yates City
Ued
Liverpool
Boston Markets Butter Eggs and Produce Prices Report
Market report from Boston on butter eggs and fruits with steady prices despite light supplies. Notes on creamery butter ranges and demand. New York and Western dairy items quoted. eggs firmer with light receipts. beans fruit and vegetables listed with firm to steady prices. coffee sugar flour hops hides and other commodities priced, with overall quiet activity.
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Choice
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Areck
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New York Extra
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Cape
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New York
Munneta
Hebrons
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Pia
Regent
Champion
Hubbard
St. Andrew
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Week End
Weekly livestock arrivals list for Brighton and Watertown ending May 11 shows Western cattle 20, pastern cattle 96, Northern cattle 682, total cattle 27,238. Sheep and lambs total 2,600. Northern sheep and lambs 28. swine 10 to 15.97. horses 724. Dress-weight prices range from 5.76 to 5.87. other rates listed for different quality levels. Skins and hides prices noted for Brighton auctions.
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Woelskins
Poten San
Deaf mutes in service, a harsh view on reliability
The passage notes that people who employ deaf mutes as servants often find they do not answer. It reflects dated attitudes toward disability and reliability in domestic help in a historical paper.
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Tribune
CHECKERS Public notice of checked reader order details
The notice directs mail to The Checker Editor lock drawer 5220 Boston Maas and lists priced items for sale including Schaefer and Kelly titles Paisley Single Corner Ayrshire Lassie parts Alma American Draught Player Game of Draughts supplement American Checker Player Barker Martins match games blank diagrams and 10 position recordings with prices from 24 to 3 dollars and 50 cents.
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Maas
New England
Washington Street
Schaefer and Kelly
Paisley
Baker and Read
Spayth
Messages and acknowledgments from Boston readers 1888
Boston readers send thanks and notes on various topics dated May 16 1888. Names include T W Kimley Charles Hester James P Reed D Shanathan M H Bane Albert ne M D Parker Bear and others with brief receival and thanks.
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T. W. Kimley
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James P. Reed
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M-H. Bane
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M. D
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oealeKenzie Barker
Blindfold chess positions and humorous sketches in a late 19th century paper
The page lists chess problems with players Edwin A. Durgin and John T. Hennigan, detailing to play and draw or win across several positions, labeled as Position No. 1360 and 1363, with notes on Black and White pieces and outcomes. It also references blindfold match notes from Campbell v M Kelvie, plus a family sketches excerpt and comic tidbits from Tid-Bita and Tidbits columns.
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Groton
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Kelgie
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M M'Kelvie
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Mecsin
American Checker Review Debuts With Strong Editorial Team
The first issue of the American Checker Review arrives delayed yet valuable, boasting top editors and contributors like Ker, Fe, and Schuster. A 5000-copy first edition ships worldwide as interest grows. readers are urged to subscribe for one year or six months at 50 cents.
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Early 20th Century Match Making and Prize Figures Mentioned
The fragment discusses checkers matches and wagers, noting Reed-Heffner and a $1000 challenge, with expenses advanced for Barker in New York and a May record for a game. It references entries in the Glasgow Herald and Derry News, plus a Woonsocket Reporter recap of local games and a June 4 New York appearance with a $400 stake.
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