Knights of Columbus Picnic Draws 5000 at Downer Landing
A large crowd from Worcester and surrounding towns joined the Knights of Columbus for their first annual picnic at Downer Landing. Cambridge Council challenged a Woburn nine in a 12 to 2 loss. Edmunds's Orchestra supplied music and a 50 yard ladies race awarded gold shirt studs to Lizzie Kennedy. World records were claimed in evening events as spectators filled the dance hall and noted officials from multiple cities were present.
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Knights of Columbus
Downer Landing
Worcester
Concord
Lowell
Springfield
Woburn
Malden
Medford
Cambridge
Fitchburg
Marlboro
Edmunds
Cambridge ‘Counciil
Woburn ‘Council
Joseph Donnelly
Richard Aylward
Ferris
John T. Shea
Bob Mullen
Henry Clark
Charles McCann
Henney
McCue
McGrath
Mathiews
Doyle
Bagley
Curran
W. Kenney
John Mathern
Reddy
Tim Calnan
Shea
Woburnites
Aylward
Lizzie Kennedy
Neil Murphy
John T. Hayes
Edward McDonough
Uth Boston
Sheehan
Brockton
Marie
Bonnie
Dr. Finnegan
Richard J. McKelteger
Register of Voters
William J. Breen
John ¥. Manning
William A. Flaherty
William F. Flynn
John F. Burke
Patrick 8. Farrell
J. A. Gregg
Harry F. O'Neil
James A. Hayes
L. Collier
Dr. Mungon
Idveers
M. Mitchell
John F. Fitzgerald
James Murray
Daniel H. Ring
Timothy J. Corcoran
John Sheram
John Buckley
G. R. Pitagerald
Boston Council
Edward E
McQueeney
James A. Sheeran
James A. McDonald
John O. Shaughnessy
John A. Sheehan
J. T. Burke
John Burke
Dr. Derwin
Louis Hood
Windsor House
J. E. Brandon
Ed Counihan
Bancroft
J. F. Boyle
W. S. McNally
Water Register
W. J. White
Somerville
J. T. Redican
Two Carriage Accidents in Winthrop End Night Outing
In Winthrop two carriage accidents occurred on Monday evening. John Farnum of Beachmont was struck by a bicyclist on Main Street near Bennett's ridge. the rider jumped clear, the buggy wheel grazed the horse, and the rider fell under the wheels. Walter S. Sampson Jr. and his brother, sons of Mr. Sampson, were injured when a Stanhope wagon started and struck their buggy after Shirley bridge. Walter suffered head injuries but is not expected to worsen. The buggy was wrecked and the Stanhope driver left the scene. Walter was treated by Dr. Wighthall. Nearby, souvenir night at the Point of Pines drew about 400 attendees who received mementos.
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Winthrop
John Farnum
Beachmont
Main Street
Ming
Boston
Bennett's Ridge
Vitis
Walter
Sampson, Jr
William A
Mr. Sampson
Stanley Cottage
Shirley Bridge
Itate Shirley
Stanhone
Samoa
Wighthall
Point of Pines
Policy web kept by Robert Susan at 223 North Street
Robert Susan a 67 year old resident of 223 North Street was arrested by Division 1 officers last night on a warrant charging him with maintaining a common nuisance through a policy shop at the stated address.
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Robert Susan
North Street
Division 1
Old Orchard Beach trip offered at low Boston rate
Boston and Maine railroad announces an extremely low round trip fare from Boston to Old Orchard Beach for Tuesday August 7. Tickets are on sale at the Boston city ticket office, 214 Washington Street, and are limited by train capacity, so buyers should secure them early.
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Maine
Old Orchard Beach
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Boston City
Washington Street
Sugar tariff deadlock tests Senate House conference
Cantfield Washington July 31 Conferees from both houses spent over two hours debating the tariff bill. The Senate side shows renewed optimism as talks on iron ore, coal and sugar near agreement while House negotiators resist concessions on refined sugar. President’s allies urge firmness. a final report may come within forty eight hours if no settlement.
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Washington
Senate
House
Isador Strauss
New York
Jones
Smith
Gorman
Dominion
Congress
Vilas
Senate Conference Committee
Fight for Economy: River and Harbor Bill Deadlock Deepens
Washington July 31 The river and harbor bill in conference faces a potential failure or postponement to next winter as House conferrees refuse to accept the Senate's $3.5 million increase. House members seek $18 million two year total. Senate has yielded only $655,000 thus far. If no accord, negotiators may retire and leave the issue unresolved.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Rumor of Compromise on Sugar Coal and Ore Settlement
A circulating report claims House and Senate conferrees offered a settlement basis on iron ore free list coal tax 40 cents and a Canada reciprocity clause plus a 45 percent sugar duty and sugar crop bounty. Louisiana Senators and House members allegedly agreed to accept. Senate negotiators reportedly pressed for acceptance amid conflicting signals from Senator Jones and Mr Smith.
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Washington
House
Senate
Canada
Louisiana
Jones
Free Medical Services Until Cured by Dr Dewey Specialist
Free examinations and medical attendance offered to all regardless of means during hard times. Dr Dewey, the specialist, will continue services at Offices 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. Hours are 9 to 1, 2 to 6, and 6 to 8 p.m. with Sunday hours 10 to 4 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
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Dewey
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
Senate debate on sundry civil bill boosts soldiers homes travel fund
In Washington on July 31 the Senate examined the sundry civil appropriation bill and committee amendments. An approved Mitchell amendment raises traveling expenses for the soldiers homes board of managers from 7500 to 11000, drawing praise for the homes. Hawley lauds the institutions. Manderson urges preserving veteran officers as managers of the homes.
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Washington
Senate
Mitchell
Dem
Wis
Board of Managers
Hawley
Rep
Conn
Committee On Appropriations
Manderson
Neb
Volunteer Army
Bank gold holdings reported to Comptroller Eckels
Washington reports that the gold holdings of national banks are set forth to Comptroller Eckels. The update lists amounts and institutions affected, outlining current reserve positions and any noted shifts in bullion allocations among banks.
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Washington
Eckels
Bill aims to bar new national banks and withdraw public deposits
In Washington on July 31 Mr Spoen of Minnesota introduced a bill prohibiting chartering new national banks or adding currency to existing ones. It directs the Treasury to move all public deposits from national banks and henceforth keep all public funds in the U S Treasury.
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Washington
Spoen
House
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Treasury
House opposition delays Russian thistle appropriation conference
In Washington on July 31 the House insisted on disagreeing to the Senate’s $1,000,000 appropriation to extirpate Russian thistle, and moved to a conference. Passages included a Senate bill authorizing loan of ships to State authorities for naval militia training.
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Washington
House
Senate
Miss Leary in Critical Condition After Mills Accident
Hannah Leary, injured at Naunikeag Mills, Salem, remains in critical condition with scalp torn and dead tissue needing removal. Her condition worsened since yesterday as doctors report rising temperature and a troubling day, though pulse stays strong and some hope persists for survival.
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Salem
Hannah Leary
Naunikeag
Miss Leary
Painter Dalton Arrested for Pocket Picking in Court
After years as a casual police acquaintance Dalton, a painter since 1882, appeared in court yesterday on a pocket picking charge. Victim Charles Green said Dalton snatched his watch at Washington and Pleasant as a German band played Monday night. Dalton fled when Officer O Connell tried arresting him. Judge Forsaith remanded him for inquiry until Saturday.
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Austin W. Dalton
Rogues
Charles B. Green
Washington and
Pleasant Streets
Dalton
O’connells
Unemployment Commission Begins Hearings on Building Trades
The commission on the unemployed starts hearings this week in the Common Council chamber to review trade conditions since Jan 1 1893. It aims to learn seasonal trends, number of out of work, wage stability, unemployment benefits by unions, and aid from labor organizations in securing work.
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Common Council
Manatang Red Men Parade Celebrates 22nd Anniversary
The Manatang Red Men of Marblehead held a parade and outing at Naugus Head yesterday for their twenty second anniversary. Leaders from the State council and officers from Lynn Salem Swampscott Beverly and Danvers attended. Notables included Past Great Incohenee Charles H. Litchman Great Sachem of State A. P. Calder ex-Mayor S. P. Tenney of Chelsea ex-Mayor Alger of Cambridge D. Peter Gardner grand scribe of State and other prominent members.
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Manatang
Marblehead
Naugus Head
Great Council of
Lynn
Salem
Swampscott
Beverly
Danvers
Charles H. Litchman
A. P. Calder
S. P. Tenney
Chelsea
Alger
Cambridge
D. Peter Gardner
State
Mystery Woman Stone Identified at Cambridge Hospital
Doctors treating a hysterical young woman at Cambridge Hospital learned only that her name is Stone. A clothing tag shows Scott. She may be Oprah McFarland, last January patient, about 23, married, dark complexioned with dark hair. Attire described, wearing a diamond ring on her left hand.
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Cambridge Hospital
Stone
Scott
Oprah McFarland
Reed Celebrates 39 Years as Oldest Letter Carrier
Salem July 31 Richard B Reed the States oldest letter carrier marked his thirty ninth year of service today. He was appointed in 185 by Postmaster George B Loring.
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Salem
Richard B. Reed
George B. Loring
Captain White Orders Charlestown Labor Dealers' Screens Removed
Captain White yesterday ordered Charlestown labor dealers to remove screens and other obstructions to a sight of their bars.
Forest fire rages near Cottage City
A large forest fire sweeps through woods three miles south of Cottage City setting a vast area ablaze with flames visible for miles and prompting firefighting units to battle the blaze through the day.
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Vineyard Woods
Cottage City
Summer Cottages and Bedding at Low Prices
For Summer Cottages at low prices, also bed ding. A W Wheeler & Co., 63 and 65 Hanover Street, Boston, opposite American House.
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A W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover Street
Boston
American House
Stowaway George Moore Rescued Off Cape Henry
An 18 year old American boy named George Moore, a stowaway from Liverpool aboard the Templemore, tells how he survived two days in coal bunkers and a perilous sea crossing. Captain Wiley and four sailors rescued him at dawn, after Moore leapt overboard near land and drifted until a Bath Maine schooner spotted him.
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Bath
L. S. Wiley
Cape Henry
George Moore
Donnelly
Ireland
Liverpool
Templemore
Johnson Line
Baltimore
Queenstown
England
Riley
George
Wisconsin
Wiley
Riot at Yale mining camp ends in killings
At Yale camp near Pittsburg Kansas a saloon brawl escalates into gunfire killing Tom Doss and wounding several. Reports say six men were killed and seven to eight women wounded amid clashes among Atlanta colored miners imported to replace strikers.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Yale
Tom Doss
Doss
Atlanta
Kansas
Chelsea Aldermen Final Meeting Names Hudson Reappointment
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen held their final summer meeting. A petition from the fire department sought the reappointment of David M Hudson as assistant engineer. Hudson resigned and his resignation was accepted May 22. The Mayor appointed him again, but the nomination was laid on the table. William Stinson was confirmed as inspector of cattle and provisions. Special police appointments were made in August and September for duties from 7 pm to 1 am: W. D. Hastings at Washington Park and Charles H. Ross at Union Park.
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Fire Department
David M.hudson
Hudson
Alderman Hadaway
William Stinson
W. D. Hastings
Washington Park
Charles H. Ross
Union Park
Funeral services for Edward C. Moseley held at brother’s home
Funeral services for Edward C. Moseley were conducted yesterday at his brother Frank Moseley’s home 1063 Bacon Street by Rev. Edward A. Horton. Mendelssohn Quartet sang. pallbearers included Colonel George F. Hall and others. Burial followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
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Edward C. Moseley
Frank Moseley
Beacon Street
Edward A. Horton
Mendelssohn
George F. Hall
Frank L. Ripley
George A. Clark
Charles H. Taylor
P. F. Hennigan
H. H. Arnold
W. C. Hunneman
Lott M
Blue Bell Social Club Barge Party
The Blue Bell Social Club of Charlestown held a Monday evening barge party starting at 8 from Miss Mamie Kerns home at 12 Walker Avenue. In Waltham they dined at the Prospect House with games and dancing, and the party returned shortly after midnight.
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Blue Bell Social Club
Charlestown
Mamie Kerns
Walker Avenue
Waltham
Prospect House
Disease and Cure by Dr Myrone Leclerque in Boston
Advertisement outlines the Natural Law of Cure and tissue cell building as applied by Dr Myrone Leclercque to diseases of the brain and nervous system including paralysis epilepsy Laoco motorism and constitutional difficulties. Office and residence stated as 278 Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts.
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Myrone Leclerque
Boylston St
Papie Garden
Boston
Mass
Historic East tour lights up old Boston for Pestalozzi group
A 41 member University Extensionists party toured Boston visiting landmarks tied to Pedagogy founder Pestalozzi. They were welcomed at the Old South Meeting House with remarks by Edwin D. Mead and Wolcott. The group then visited Charlestown, Bunker Hill, Copp’s Hill, Old North Church and planned trips to Cambridge Lexington Concord Salem and Plymouth.
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Ohio
Maine
Nebraska
Tennessee
Alabama
Maryland
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Missouri
Old South Meeting House
Edwin D. Mead
Wolcott
Moderator Mead
Boston
Philadelphia
Union
Benjamin Franklin
Old South
Hale
Longfellow
Charlestown
Mead
Charles Carleton Coffin
A. BE. Winship
Copp’s Hill
Old North Church
Cambridge
Lexington
Concord
Salem
Plymouth
Warren Avenue Assistant Pastor Leads Bromfield Street Meeting
Herbert Rust, assistant pastor at Warren Avenue Baptist Church, will lead the noon meeting at Bromfield Street Church today. Mrs. Rust will sing several solos accompanied by the autoharp.
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Herbert Rust
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Bromfield Street Church
Rust
Boston church congress to feature notable bishops and scholars
Next November Boston prepares for a church congress with invited bishops including Rulison Hall Vincent Thompson Courtney and others. Distinguished clergy from Trinity College University of the South Philadelphia Divinity School and New York institutions will speak along with lay leaders Rathbone Gardner R Fulton Cutting George Zabriskie and J L Houghteling among others.
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Boston
Rulison
Pennsylvania
Hall
Vermont
Vincent
Ohio
Thompson
Mississippi
Courtney
Nova Scotia
Hart
Trinity College
Sharpe
University of the South
Mackay Smith
Washington
Batten
Philadelphia Divinity School
New York
George Zabriskie
J. L. Houghteling
Chicago
Confessed Guilt After Jewelry Theft At Allen Street
Mrs Grace M Kendall of 31 Allen street reported a break in stealing a diamond ring valued at 100 along with three rings worth 50 a gold chain and 25 in cash John Myers 19 lodged in the house was arrested on Tremont street and confessed after being found wearing a ring He led officers to the remainder in South Boston where it was recovered last night He faces arraignment in Municipal Court today.
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Grace M. Kendall
Allen Street
John Myers
Abbott
Division 3
Myers
Tremont Street
Boston
Moody to preside as Christian Workers meet opens
East Northfield July 31 delegates arrive including London visitors for the general conference of Christian Workers beginning tomorrow. D L Moody will preside over proceedings as the town fills with attendees and local preparations proceed.
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East Northfield
General Conference of Christian Workers
London
D. L. Moody
Western Regatta Features Minnesota Boat Triumphs
At Minneapolis regatta of the Minnesota Winnipeg Association J E Hackett known as the Rat Portage Hercules won the senior singles by fifteen lengths with Wann of the Minnesotas in second place in a 9 33 2 6 time. The senior fours saw the Minnesotas win by three quarters of a length over the Winnipegs with a final time of 8 37 1 2.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota-Winnipeg Association
J. E. Hackett
Rat Portage Hercules
Wann
Minnesotas
Winnipegs
Sporting
American Wringer Co. Telephone Tremont 764
The American Wringer Co. manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers at 12 and Broadway extension city All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired Orders by mail promptly attended to Telephone calls Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
12 and & Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Undertaker John B Burke Fatally Injured After Fall
John B Burke 55 an undertaker and longtime sexton of St Joseph's Catholic Church of Roxbury fell from a moving electric car near Union Station Causeway Street at 7 30 last evening and suffered severe head injuries. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital unconscious with grave prognosis.
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John B. Burke
Winthrop Street
Roxbury
Union Station
Causeway Street
Division 1
Burke
Massachusetts General Hospital
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
MOVE AGAINST SMOKE IN CITY BOILER PERMITS
Superintendent of Streets Carter leads a crackdown on boiler installations to curb smoke nuisances. Builders must prove proper devices are in place to prevent smoke before permits are granted, with the inspector of buildings notifying Carter upon new applications.
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Carter
Jockey McManus Named in Worcester Murder Case
Medical Examiner Draper reports autopsy on Margaret McManus shows homicidal wounds. Body found July 2 about 1 p m on a bed at 94 Hudson street. she died earlier that day. Husband John McManus in Charles Street jail awaiting murder hearing. Police link him to the Worcester county gang once convicted eighteen years ago of mill robberies.
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Draper
Margaret McManus
Hudson Street
John McManus
Charles Street
Worcester
McManus
Worcester County
Perrin and Schiesinger Weds in Brookline Ceremony
At Southwood Warren street Brookline Mr Arthur Perrin of Cambridge and Miss Cornelia Schiesinger were married yesterday afternoon in a simple ceremony conducted by Rev Edward Everett Hale. The bride was given away by her father Barthold Schlesinger of Boston and New York. A 4 o'clock reception followed with the couple hosting with Mr and Mrs Schlesinger. They left for an extended tour and plan to reside in Brookline upon return.
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Southwood
Warren Street
Brookline
Arthur Perrin
Cambridge
Cornelia Schiesinger
Edward Everett Hale
Barthold Schlesinger
Boston
New York
Drowning Death of 16YearOld at Coe's Pond
Worcester report: Clifford Coe, 16, son of Stephen T. Coe, drowned at Coe's Pond after striking a rock while diving during a bath. The incident occurred tonight as rescue attempts were mounted.
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Worcester
Clifford
Stephen T. Coe
Coe’s Pond
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