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Portland Daily Press

Location

Portland, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1893

Page

1

Weather forecast and signals for New England and Maine

The weather page notes general fair conditions with snow in northeastern Maine for Wednesday, and north gales along the Atlantic signals from Norfolk to Eastport. Portland reports a cloudy morning, NW winds, barometer around 30.50, temperature near 7.2 C, humidity high, and total precipitation about 0.20 inch.

Washington Maine Atlantic Vorat Norfolk Eastuwrts Boston New England Portland Loon Signal Office

Waterville Leader Charles F Hathaway Dies at about 5

Charles Fos ter Hathaway of Waterville died this afternoon in his chair after heart failure. A New England born printer turned neckwear maker and newspaper founder, he settled in Waterville in 1843 and launched the Waterville Union later the Waterville Mail. By 1883 he operated a shirt factory employing about 150 workers. He was noted for firm ideas and strong religious and temperance activism. He had no close relatives listed.

Waterville Charles Foster Hathaway New England Plymouth Mass Massachusetts Daniel Webster Gov. Briggs Waterville Union Waterville Mail

Russian opinion on Russo French alliance cited in paper

The St Petersburg Garshdania comments on the French cabinet crisis noting that Russian enthusiasts who praised the Russo French alliance should recall that the French deputies ousted the minister who helped with rapprochement. It warns the alliance is unstable and France unreliable as an ally.

St. Petersburg

Hawaii policy sparks Senate clash over annexation

Washington December 5. Senator Dolph of Gragon criticizes the administrations Hawaii policy, arguing for annexation with a suitable government while warning against forcible intervention. He contrasts the president's report with official accounts and calls for safeguarding American interests.

Washington Hawaii Congress Senate Dolph of Gragon Blount United States Dol International Nw Hawaiian Islands Dolph Cleve- Jana Nicaragua Nicaragua Canal

Political committee to manage party end of legislation

A committee will oversee the political end of all legislation, align the party on questions needing concerted action, keep touch with state politics, and conduct elections in states with United States Senators under Republican organization.

United States

Fire destroys stores as hydrant blocks in Brunswick

December 5 in Brunswick a stable owned by George Parsons burned after a lantern toppled while feeding cattle. A frozen hydrant slowed firefighting enabling the blaze to spread before crews gained control. The Boston Clothing Store building in Ellsworth also suffered fire damage, with stock and offices severely harmed and losses around 4000.

Brunawick George Parsons Parsdns Ellsworth Boston N. E.king

Bookkeeper Arrested After Schloss & Co. Collapse

New York, December 5. N. J. Schloss & Co. wholesale dealers in boys' clothing assign today with liabilities between 450000 and 500000. Joseph IL Louis, head book keeper, was arrested this afternoon after attempting suicide by inhaling illuminating gas. He had an interest in the concern and his thefts led to its troubles.

New York N. J. Schloss & Co Joseph Il, Louis Schloss & Co Atealings

Nelson and Alcryon Case Dominates Trotting Board

At Murray Hill hotel New York the National Trotting Association board of review began with seventy complaints on file. The Noelson Alergon case looms as Nelson gains a temporary reinstatement made permanent. The American Trotting Association board in Chicago opened a secret session to review about two hundred cases from the past season including payouts, alleged ring fixes, and the Columbian free for all won by the mare Alix after nine heats.

Washington House Today Aes Texas Buylia Oates Herbert Today Newport News Ship and Dry Dock Company Newport News Newport News Company Highland Light Mass Ats Beares Nanapi Life Station Shin Sahara Highland Tight Jason Me‘Millan Calcutta Boston Samuel Evans Evans Providence Block Island Vineyard Haven Stoen Ttf Bangor B. L. Eaton Calais Ab Anshor New London Cons Portland J. Nickerson Barre Lancaster N H North Anson New York Murray Till Hotel Board of Review National Trotting Association C.H. ‘Nelson Board of Seasion Chicago Board of Appeals The American Trotting Association Fall River John Coughlin Denn Common Council Gloucester Mast B F. Cook Rep Fitchburg Eagard S. Moulton Marlboro W. H. Davenport Holyoke M. H. Whitcomb Chicopee William E. Mellen Malden Everett J. Stevens Citizens Lawrence Obas G. Rutter Quincy William A. Hodges Republican, 13 T010. No License Was Voted. ‘Waltham Evakire Warden Chelsea George Ay Carter Somerville Hodgkins Haverhill Oliver Taylor New Bedford S. A. Broynell License Woburn H. D. Murray Demica J. A. Fennow Hoyt Rochester N. H Orriy A. Hoyt

Defendants Discharged After Fraud Arraignment in Bangor

Colin McKenzie and John H. Ford of Aiisworth were arraigned in municipal court on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from W. B. Gould & Co. After a long hearing both were discharged. Ford had secured a large amount of goods with notes endorsed by McKeorle. the defense argued Ford had briefly had a start, but notes were not paid.

Bangor Colin McKenzie John H. Ford Aiisworth W. B. Gould & Co Ford McKeorle

President's Hawaiian dispatch carried by special steamer

Secretary Carlisle received word that the revenue cutter Corwin carried a State Department messenger to Honolulu with official documents for United States Minister Willis. The voyage aimed to brief on the Hawaiian situation after recent events and guide Willis without force.

Washington Garlisle San Francisco United States Revenue Corwin Honolulu State Department United States Willis Shepard Tevenna Marine Service Carlisle Bcretary Reabam Trench Fury

Willis Gives It Away in Hawaii Tense Talk

Port Townsend reports the Klickitat from Honolulu with November 20 advice. Minister Willis says no change in the situation for weeks and that he brought Washington instructions. Rumors of a royal rally arise as U S warships stand ready and Blount’s report denial follows.

Port Townsend Wash Barkentine Klickitat Honolulu Alameda San Francisco Evening Star Willis United States United Washington Philadelphia Adams Queen Blount Klickitat

Sailors Relay Dispatches Aboard Corwin in Honolulu Plot

A San Francisco report says the revenue cutter Corwin sailed for Honolulu with important despatches aboard. Consul Wilder used the voyage to forward Hawaiian government messages to President Dole. A separate note from Biddeford reports ConStable Gagnon found guilty of intoxication on duty. appeal planned.

San Francisco United States Corwin Wade Willis Honolulu Wilder Hare Anon Thurston Dole Flexos San Franciscans Gresham Biddeford Conatable Gagnon Sipreme

Insane hotel keeper in Avsntis City turns violent over football

Panic grips Avsntis City as pannla Dea, a well known hotel keeper, becomes wildly obsessed with football. After a heated dispute on Saturday his mind apparently broke down and he rushed into a workshop grabbing an axe, presenting a danger to those nearby.

Football caused man to lose reason in saloon incident

A man threatened employees, was disarmed, then tried to blow out his brains in a saloon. He raved about football, was examined by a physician, and taken into custody. Recovery looks unlikely. In Georgia and Massachusetts reports, state bank discussions, tax repeal hopes, and numerous mayoral and alderman elections with license outcomes dominate the day.

Dean Thomas Atlanta Georgia House of Representatives Congress Senate House

After the Maul Beauties of the Gentle Game Set to Music

Random 19th century football article notes West Pointers facing costs of Annapolis match. Cadets, officers, and civilians funded expenses amid defeat. Soured by delays, the Army cadets face ridicule, with chants and a costly season shaping opinions on future games.

New York Times Mitare Clack Avany Annopolis Sethach Leki West Pointers Annapolis Dr.Shunders Baltimore Sutwen Yule Prinenton Conchisin Graves Corbin Williams Bliss Ubu Atuer

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