Mayor Names William S. McNary Water Board Member
Hon William S McNary is appointed by Mayor Matthews to the Boston Water Board to fill the vacancy from Judge Robert Grant s resignation. The term ends April 30 1896. Confirmation by the Board of Aldermen is expected in about two weeks.
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Williams. McNary
Matthews
Boston Water Board
Robert Grant
Board of Aldermen
McNary
City Hall
Grant
Water Board
Doherty
Career Overview of Mr McNary From Boston Politics
Mr McNary, aged 30, born in North Abington on March 29, 183, progressed from public schools to Lawrence Grammar School. He ran for Cleveland in 1884, served in Ward 15 on the Common Council 1886-87, and was in the State House 1889-90 on military and railroad committees before a Senate term where he led with an extraordinary majority. He is a journalist by trade, formerly with the Commercial Bulletin and Sunday Democrat, and holds memberships in Company D Ninth Infantry, South Boston Yacht Club, St Augustine's Lyceum, and the South Boston Citizens Association.
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McNary
North Abington
Lawrence Grammar School
Boston
Cleveland
Common Council
State House of Representatives
Senate
Committee On
Commercial Bulletin
Sunday Democrat
Company D
Ninth Infantry
South Boston Yacht Club
St. Augustine’s Lyceum
South Boston Citizens’ Association
Last Body Found in Harbor Tragedy
In Salem on July 31 the body of James B. Dixon, third and final victim from the ill fated Olin party, was recovered by Diver Duncan about 200 feet from the wreck site. The body lay amid kelp in 60 feet of water, Dixon’s coat nearby. Dixon, foreman of the Daily Gazette, leaves a wife as funeral services unfold with Knights of Pythias attending the other victim’s rites.
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Salem
James B. Dixon
Duncan
Olin
Dixon
Knights of Pythias
Anton Liebsch
Rowell
Yonne Fifield
S. Dixon
Daily Gazette
Wrecked Dorchester electric car collides with beer wagon
An inward bound Dorchester electric car No 1945 hit Charles S. Gove's beer team at Warren and Clifford streets Roxbury at 5 30 last evening. The wagon and contents were demolished the horse thrown down and slightly injured and driver E H Tripp was thrown into the street with only a few small bruises.
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Dorchester
Charles S. Gove
E. H. Tripp
Warren and
Clifford Streets
Roxbury
Tripp
Savings Banks Take Action On Deposit Withdrawals
At a Parker House meeting representatives from eighty three savings banks across the state voted to urge immediate adoption of bylaw restrictions prohibiting withdrawal of large deposits without proper notice.
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Parker House
Monday of Representatives
Bny
Parade of German Catholics marks Connecticut union anniversary
Hartford July 31 celebration marks the fifth anniversary of the German Catholic Union of Connecticut with about twelve hundred members in attendance. A morning parade and high mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Hartford were led by Rev Dr Martin of Waterbury. A picnic follows this afternoon. Frank Dahlmayer of New Haven is elected Cerna to the 38th central verein convention to be held in St Louis in September.
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Hartford
Conn
Philadelphia editor Edward Miller dies by suicide at boarding house
Edward A. Miller, 26, prominent newspaper man and former city editor of the Record, shot himself shortly after noon at his boarding house at 1216 Walnut Street. He had recent editorial roles at the Press and published a weekly called the American Spectator.
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Philadelphia
Edward A. Miller
Walnut Street
The
Record
American Spectator
Ellsworth trader held on fraud charges at Bangor court
Colin McKenwie of Ellsworth appeared in Municipal Court on a charge of illegally obtaining goods and defrauding creditors. He was held in $3000, furnished, and ordered to return Friday for further action.
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Bangor
Colin McKenwie
Ellsworth
Dances at World’s Columbian Exposition Defended
A July 25 1893 reply from World’s Columbian Exposition Secretary H C Edmonds cites two year old contracts enabling supervision of dress and dancers. He says the exhibition aims to show characteristic Oriental dances and has no immoral intent, despite protests from the National Association of Dancing Masters.
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National Association of Dancing Masters
Chicago
BE. Woodworth Masters
Park Square
Boston
Mass
H. C. Edmonds
Carlisle and the Chinese Exclusion Letter Reaches NY
Secretary Carlisle intervenes in the Chinese exclusion matter, sending a formal reply to Collector Hendricks. He rejects resuming authenticating certificates, cites misidentification risks, and asserts ultimate Treasury responsibility for enforcement. He calls for cordial cooperation of customs officers to enforce the law.
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Washington
Carlisle
New York
Hendricks
Custom House
United States
Colectors
Customs
Secretary of the Treasury
China
Hoar to Be Inducted as U S District Attorney
Sherman Hoar, newly appointed United States district attorney, will take office at 10 this morning before Judge Nelson. He plans to qualify in District Court, with Judge Nelson present, and may visit District Attorney Allen between 12 and 1. Assistant DAs Wyman and Marshall resignations noted but will remain to assist briefly.
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Sherman Hoar
United States
Nelson
Allen
Hoar
Boston
Frank D. Allen
District of Massachusetts
West
District Court Room
Herman Hoar
Wyman
Marshall
Springfield man commits suicide over money worries
Frank Marquard, superintendent of the electric department at Dickinson Rubber, shot himself at his home in Springfield at 8 this morning after bidding his family goodbye. He placed a .44 Cal revolver to his temple and fired. the bullet passed through his head. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Springfield
Mass
Frank Marquard
Dickinson Hard Rubber Company
Tramps Epidemic Reported in Gloucester
July 31 report from Gloucester notes a rising tramp problem with numerous house breakings and raids on family larders. Among affected homes is that of Mrs Maree as authorities urge vigilance and community aid.
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Gloucester
Maree
Puritania Opera Revival At Tremont And Museum
At Tremont Theatre the Pauline Hall company revived Puritania with new faces. Paulne Hall impressed as Earl of Barrenlands. J. W. Ransone excelled in Smith the Witchfinder General with witty humor. Clara Lavine and Dorothy Denning pleased audiences. Austin Stone’s Grand Museum showcased Vas sar Club running race and feats by Whitman and Ali. Muggs Landing featured Pomeroy as Little Muggs in a strong all around program.
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Tremont Theatre
Pauline Hall Opera Company
Paulne Hall
Barrenlands
Amorita
Elizabeth
Jonathan Blaze
John E. Brand
Charles II
J. W. Ransone
Smith
Fred Solomon
Ransone
Dorothy Denning
Boston
Austin’ & Stone
Vassar Female Athletic Club
Whitman
Ali
Pauline Hall Opera
Puritania
Doroathy Denning
Man in the Moon stockings spark curious shopping tale
A New York woman pursues a pair of black ground stockings with orange moon faces. After a comical chase through shops and a blunt saleswoman, she buys them for stage use, fearing gossip about a ballet career once her name is linked to the bargain.
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New York Tribune
The Francis Mystery in Pittsfield
Relatives of ER S Francis expect he killed himself amid embezzlement fears and threats of imprisonment. Report notes his habit of using chloral tablets to cope with fatigue and cold, suggesting a possible overdose on the trip from Boston to Pittsfield. Details of his late cashier work and loan book remain private as his widow travels to Boston. Insurance totals about 9000 with 6000 held by Berkshire Life for his first wife and children.
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Pittsfield
ER. S. Francis
Francis
Soston
Oseld Naeral Bank
Rs. Francis
Boston
Peckham
Bridgeport
Berkshire Life Company
Astor and Herbert on the Wave at Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor July 41 yacht Nour weighs anchor as Astor and Herbert join a sea buoyant scene.
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Astor
Herbert
Bar Harbor
Notable women and appointments in society pages
The Bank of Warsaw elects Mrs. Walcott J. Humphrey as director and trustee of the blind asylum. Marie Van Zandt, granddaughter of Signor Blitz, is noted as a famed ima donna. Miss Olive Schreiner oversees a new novel’s publication in England. University of Virginia grants a first time certificate to Miss Caroline Prestonavis in mathematics. Miss Eugenie B. Henden wins the New York Herald prize for an outing suit design. Frances H. Willard enjoys a Catskills cottage with plans to host Lady Henry Somerset. An Indiana congressman secures a post mistress appointment for a district ally described with poetic praise.
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Bank of Warsaw
New York
Walcott J. Humphrey
Blind Asylum
Marie van Zandt
Signor Blitz
Olive Schreiner
England
University of Virginia
Caroline Prestonavis
Eugenie B. Henden
Norfolk
New York Herald
Pwilghs Park
Catskills
Frances H. Willard
Henry Somerset
Astors
Indiana
Budget Minstrel Tale Ends In Elope With Savings
A humorous verse narrates Little Miss Muffet and a suitor who court on a summer hotel lawn. They plan to elope but fear papa's pursuit. The next day whispers say the scene was a way to free minds of expense, with a blessing that saves enormous cost.
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Miss Muffet
Papa
Clevelands Quiet Summer at Gray Gables Shared with Jefferson
Mrs. Cleveland plans a quiet season at Gray Gables while neighbor Joseph Jefferson, famed for Buzzard's Bay visits, remains largely invalid. The two families had visited Jefferson’s estate for entertainment and project discussions followed by Florence’s death. One night Jefferson surprised Florence and Mrs Lamont with a Romeo portrayal at Gray Gables.
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Kate E. Thomas
Kate Field
Washington
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Joseph Jefferson
Buzzard's Bay
Ms. Cleveland
Florence
Jefferson
Noisy Welcome to President Sparks Differing Cheers
An English observer recalls a warm welcome for the President and party in Chicago marked by cheers and a sharp derisive hiss. He notes Americans favor a shrill, cat-like yell over British and German styles of approval, suggesting locals seek maximum noise. The piece contrasts national applause cultures through a single anecdote from the fair.
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Milton
Sses
a_ fair Chicagoan
Mrs Cleveland and Jeffersons paintings in Madison Avenue home
Kate Field recounts Mrs Cleveland exhibiting paintings given by Thomas Jefferson. The visit to her Madison Avenue housekeeping rooms follows Washington discussions. A favorite piece is a wood land scene from Jefferson's Southern plantation, painted and gifted by Jefferson himself.
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White House
High society women urged to rest for health warning
A London periodical cautions upper class women about overwork and high stress. It cites doctors noting headaches migraines insomnia and nervous irritability from constant social life and late hours. Medical authority suggests a full day in bed every ten days to preserve health and energy.
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London
Mnion
Diminishing Ornamentation in Bridal Lingerie Trends
The piece notes a shift away from elaborate embroidery and imitation lace on underwear. It states brides should choose fine hand made lingerie trimmed daintily and argues women no longer buy large quantities, finding much underwear becomes yellow or useless. It suggests six of each linen or lawn four flannel skirts and two silk or alpaca pieces suffice.
Poisoned whiskey claims second victim in Providence
John Gilligan of Pawtucket died early this morning after drinking poisoned whiskey mixer in Providence Illinois. The case involves Jaimes F. Quinn arraigned on a charge of mingling with poison with intent to kill Gilligan, bail set at 3000. The third man, Robert Kyle, remains in danger but stable.
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Providence
R. IL
John Gilligan
Pawtucket
Robert Kyle
Jaimes F. Quinn
Michael Buckley
SIGE BABY SERVICE FUND STATUS REPORT
Boston Post presents a post doctor’s report detailing funds and calls. It lists totals: 29100.00 previously, 3829.54 eevee, and 429.54 for doctor’s calls including July 29. Dr. C. D. E. Ball conducted 892 calls. Total cases treated reach 993 through July 29 with 287 treated July 22.
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Boston Post
Eevee
C. D. E. Ball
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W. S. McNary
Lee Crandell
General Warner
Ohio
SAYAN
General James Bweaver
Net
Worcesters
Puritania” Agar
the Park Theatre
Austin & Stone’s
Park Theatre
Daly Sisters
Dan. Daly
George Fortesque
Andrew Mack
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Times
Barnet Opera Company
Mr. Barnet
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Lothrop
Dover
Washington Streets
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Dartmouth Street
Bertram L. Major
Joseph de Camp
Ross Turner
George Brewster
Ernest G. Goodhue
Mercy A. Bailey
Annie J. Riddell
M Cowles
W. J. Kaula
Laas
Museum of Fine Arts
F. M. Cowles
J. W. Kell
G. K. Fortescue
Appleton & Bassett’s
Washington Street
Conhello
Alains House
Grand Museum
Cor
Washington Sts
Iola Pomeroy
Austin&Stone’s
Liberati
Pines
Revere Beach & Lyznick
Ufford & Son
West Street
Weman
Man IN the Moon
Trousseau
Whiskey
Sige Baby Service
Post
the Post
Omerville
Jennie E. Lockhart
Old Colony
Wilson Bros
Tremont
Doris
Tremont Row
Goodwin
South Boston
Vi W
Elijah H. Good
Ednesday
Yis City
Anne M. Lyoh
St Gambridgeport
Aly
Peter B. Lyon
Ae City
Constant Southworth
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