Governor Greenhalge Visits Woburn to Inspect Gypsy Moth Infestation
Governor Greenhalge, accompanied by Col Cyrus A. Page and Councillor John M. Harlow, toured a 25 acre patch near Zion's Hill in Woburn to observe gypsy moth eggs and larvae. Ex-Councilman P H Noyes led the forest tour while F B Chadbourne guarded the site to prevent spread by visitors. The party then returned to Woburn center for the 10 31 a m train to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
Woburn
Lowell
Woburn Centre
John M. Harlow
Cyrus A. Page
Medford
William H. Winning
Lexington
Zion’s Hill
Gypsy Moth Commission
F. B. Chadbourne
Colonel Page
Harlow
Boston
Stranding Seamen Prompts Government Action Abroad
The Bureau of Navigation seeks to end forcing American seamen to leave ships in foreign ports and become government charges. Congress funds 50,000 dollars yearly to repatriate distressed sailors. Consuls report cases of coercion and advances of wages to deserting crews, with penalties possible if proven. Seamen from the barkentine Thomas Brooks and the ship Arkwright are cited as examples of duties left to consuls in Cuba and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
United States
Congress
Barkentine
Thomas Brooks
New York
Santiago de Cuba
Arkwright
Seattle
Melbourne
Australia
Education of Girls at Plymouth Lecture Series
Mrs. Livermore spoke at the School of Ethics in Plymouth on women’s home making as key to character, stressing environment over heredity. Tomorrow Dr Tilton of Boston’s Girls Latin School addresses education of women for learned professions. Friday Hon Carroll D Wright, U S labor commissioner, discusses women in industrial and mercantile life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Boston
Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
Mitts's Body Not Found After Ferry Overboard Incident
The body of John A. Mitts, deck hand on the ferryboat D. D. Kelly of the North Ferry, missing since yesterday, had not been recovered by midnight. Harbor police conducted an urgent search without success, believing the remains may have floated away or settled on the bottom. Mitts, 42, married, lived at 69 Border Street, East Boston, and was not missed until the Boston pier arrival when his hat and a water bucket were found in East Boston Slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mitts
D. D. Kelly
North Ferry
Mitts
Border Street
East Boston
Fortieth Anniversary for Salem Letter Carrier Reed
Richard B. Reed, a Salem post office letter carrier, marked forty years on duty under Postmaster George B. Loring, and also celebrated his sixty first birthday while continuing on his route today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Richard B. Reed
George B. Loring
Mizpah Lodge No 120 to be instituted in Everett
James H. Flint grand chancellor of Massachusetts will institute Mizpah Lodge No 120 and Knights of Pythias in Everett this evening, marking a new lodge opening in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW K. OF P
Everett
James H. Flint
Massachusetts
Girl's Arm and Ribs Broken in Bicycle Collision
A girl riding a bicycle was injured when a cyclist went too fast past her father on horseback. The incident left the girl with arm and rib injuries and prompted police to investigate.
Beauty Arrested for Cruelty at Jayville
In Jayville New York a mob tarred and feathered Mrs Bert Covey after she returned from Pitcairn where she swore out warrants for two men who had threatened her The attack left her with a broken arm and several broken ribs The incident follows an elopement between John P Kirch and Mrs Covey and prompts warrants for the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
N. Y
Jayville
Adirondack Forest
Carthage
John P. Kirch
Bert Covey
Pitcairn
Elopers Use Their Wheels in Urbana Elopement
In Urbana Illinois two cyclists a man from Paxton and a woman from Ludlow rode to the marriage license office after noon to wed then fled on bicycles. The eloping couple were identified as Charles S Cruzen and Miss Josie A Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Court House
Charles S. Cruzen
Paxton
Josie A. Neff
Ludlow
Neff
Cruel Beauty Behind the Bars in Providence
Mrs Meeta Band a strikingly handsome young woman was placed under arrest today by the second station police on a charge of violent assault on one of her stepchildren. Her husband Julius Band a well known musician says the children ages 8 and 10 were abused by her including a poker beating and an eye gouge. Mrs Band was locked up at 10 am Band says he feared to return home due to her fury over his absence at Crescent Park where he plays in the Pinafore orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Meeta Band
Julius Band
Crescent Park
Malpractice Case Against Dr. Gale Near Medway
West Medway July 31. Dr James A Gale charged with criminal malpractice in a death case of Mrs Rose O Hara of Medway tried before Judge Fairbanks with two other judges assisting. Testimony showed nonfamily ties and multiple doctors called. Medical examiner produced a signed statement by Mrs O Hara about operations by Gale. Gale bound to grand jury under $4000 bonds.
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West Medway
James A. Gale
Rose O’hara
Medway
Fairbanks
Cook
Doe
Franklin
Bernard O'Hara
Gale
Bell
Robert Bell
O’hara
Augusta Foley
Delia Neke
Fire Laddies Disband After 23 Years In Middletown
The O. W. Coffin Hook and Ladder Company in Middletown Connecticut disbanded after twenty three years and handed their badges to the city fire company. Members complained of unequal treatment versus hose companies which have brick stations while they had limited accommodations and received only promises when seeking improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
O. W. Coffin Hook and Ladder Company
City Fire Company
Boy Burned By Bonfire In Waltham Incident
A T-year-old son of Mr and Mrs P Menthorn of Waltham was badly burned while playing near a bonfire built by several boys. He was allegedly pushed into the flames by two others, suffering severe facial and body injuries before being pulled out. He was treated at Waltham Hospital and sent home to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Menthorn
Waltham
Menthorn
Waltham Hospital
Boston Thieves Held In Brockton Police Court
In Brockton Massachusetts July 31 Frank Madine of Boston and Arthur W Morrison recently of Campella were held on charges of breaking and entering the Westdale station of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad and the Carlton store in West Bridgewater. They allegedly took 6% tickets valued at 400 dollars a clarinet and cigars from Carlton's. Both were held in 2000 dollars bail for trial Saturday.
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Brockton
Mass
Frank Madine
Boston
Arthur W. Morrison
Campella
Westdale
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
George L. Carlton
West Bridgewater
Carlton’s
Bayard to deliver prizes in Ragton school event
London July 31 United States Ambassador Bayard has accepted an invitation to deliver the prizes to the pupils of Ragton grammar school in Tinsninshire. His participation highlights a bilateral cultural exchange as part of postwar educational ties between the United States and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
England
Boston
London
United States
Ragton
Tinsninshire
Irishmen for Mexico plan aims to depopulate Ireland
New York July 31 Mexican government proposes to settle Irish emigrants in Mexico offering land and all expenses from Ireland to landing in the Republic. A commissioner will be sent from Ireland with broad powers and substantial capital. By next winter 300 Irish families may be transplanted. Consul Navarro calls Irish a progressive farming people and notes a language barrier to overcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ireland
Republic of Mexico
Senor Matias Romero
Washington
Romero
Mexico
Green Isle
Republic
Juan N. de Navarro
Man acquitted in fatal wine cellar shooting
John W. Hodges was acquitted of manslaughter in the July 6 killing of Richard Howley after District Attorney Harris said there was no basis for a grand jury indictment. Hodges, guarding his wine cellar, fired at Howley and killed him as two intruders fled.
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West Medway
John W. Hodges
Richard Howley
Fairbank
Harris
Hodges
Howley
California Pioneers in New England Hold Monthly Meet
The Society of California Pioneers in New England met yesterday at the United States Hotel with about forty five members present. Hon H J Wells chaired, Captain E D Wadsworth was secretary. Speakers included Hon John Con ness who recalled Alfred Williams of Roxbury, and H W Bowen and John H Thompson who spoke on the annual reunion on September 9 at the United States Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of California Pioneers
New England
United States Hotel
Society
H. J. Wells
E. D. Wadsworth
John Conness
Alfred Williams
Roxbury
H. W. Bowen
John H. Thompson
California Pioneers
Lake Pleasant trial tests camp meeting licensing rights
W E Wood who runs all Fitchburg railroad restaurants along Lake Pleasant faces trial Friday before Justice Martin in Greenfield. Charged by Judge Dailey of the New England Spiritualists Camp Meeting Association for violating camp meeting licensing statutes. A test case to decide which faction may collect rentals and grant privileges. Wood holds a land syndicate privilege the camp meeting association contests as invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Pleasant
W. E. Wood
Fitchburg
Martin
Greenfield
Dailey
New England Spiritualists’ Camp Meeting Association
Wood
Camp Meeting Association
Court confirms sale of New York & New England Railroad
Judge Wallace of the United States Circuit Court today confirms the sale of the New York & New England Railroad Company property, auctioned by receivers. The receivers must file a report of receipts and disbursements and all outstanding obligations, with Commissioner Shields named as special master to review the report before final settlement of the receivers' accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wallace
United States Circuit Court
New York & New England Railroad Company
Shields
Derrick Accident Discharges Operator After Wire Strike
A Tremont street mall derrick swung a scoop of dirt near West street and struck a feed wire for the West End street railway. The wire held under load until power was cut, averting serious harm. The operator of the stationary engine was discharged on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfoway
Tremont Street
West Street
West End Street Railway
Richard M Hunt Dies at Newport Summer Residence
Richard Morris Hunt famed architect of the Administration building at the World's Fair and the Cornelius Vanderbilt villa at Newport died yesterday at his Newport summer home. Born in Brattleboro Vermont in October 1828, he studied in Boston and spent years in Europe before returning to New York to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Hunt
Cornelius’ Vanderbilt
Newport
R. L
Richard Morris Hunt
Brattleboro
Boston
Europe
New York
St Patrick's Church Picnic Planned at Highland Lake Grove
St Patrick's Church of Roxbury schedules its parish picnic for August 8 at Highland Lake Grove. Father Gallagher's congregation is noted for brotherhood and sociability, with annual outings prized for enjoyment. General committee adjourned meeting finalized arrangements, James A Mansfield leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Patrick’s Church
Roxbury
Highland Lake Grove
Father Gallagher
James A. Mansfield
Waltham Woman Found Dead Under Heart Failure
Medical Examiner Meade viewed the body of Bridget Daley, found dead in her Waltham room yesterday, with cause pronounced as heart failure. The case appears non-violent and under routine inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Meade
Bridget Daley
City Parade and Naval Exercise Report on Wabash Visit
A detailed diary of a dress parade and naval drills off Broad Sound as Raleigh and Iwana engage cadets and officers. Mayor Curtis to visit and review the brigade, with athletic events and tugs of war planned, while ships host visiting guests and officers observe drills and dinner aboard.
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Broad Sound
Raleigh
Weeks
Garret
Denny
Dodd
Dexter
Edgar
Sears
Gardener
Thomas
Hovey
Clarke
Myron T. Walker
Belchertown
Navy Yard
Passaic
Merrill
Wabash
Peabody
Eldridge
Stover
Charlestown Cadets
White
Paul
Selfridge
Beattie
Royal Clan Adjourned Meeting Names Scottish Order Officers
An adjourned meeting of the Royal Clan of the American Order of Scottish Clans at Young's last evening drew about fifty delegates. Installed as royal chief was James Henderson with John Withers as royal tanist and Charles Thompson as royal treasurer. P. D. Balfour became royal secretary, William K. Campbell royal chancellor, and F. A. MacKenzie royal physician. A new constitution, under committee review for two years, was presented and approved by the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Clan
Order of Scottish Clans
Young’s
R. C. McTaggart
James Henderson
John Withers
Charles Thompson
P. D. Balfour
William K. Campbell
F. A. MacKenzie
Haverhill rally persists in GOP nomination bid
In Haverhill on July 31 Colonel E. B. George of Groveland and his A. P. A. allies continue the contest against District Attorney Moody for the Republican congressional nomination. The movement is said to be stronger in other district towns where a nucleus could form delegates for wider support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
E. B. George
Groveland
Moody
Enterprise Cadets in Demand
Monday the commissioners of the Nautical Training School received a telegram from Captain J W Shackford of Ne York asking for two graduate cadets. Cadets Walter Healey of Worcester and James E Reardon of Charlestown were sent. Reardon returned last Saturday from a sixteen months voyage to Japan in the Dirigo where he was made third mate. Twenty four of the Enterprise cadets have already found excellent positions on sea going vessels.
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Nautical Training School
York
Walter Healey
Worcester
James E. Reardon
Charlestown
Reardon
Japan
Dirigo
Enterprise
Body found on Wing's Neck shores in gale tragedy
The body of a man was found on the Wing's Neck south shore near Beverly Yacht Club in Monument Beach. It likely is the third member of a three man sailing party from New Bedford who disappeared after a voyage a week ago, swept ashore during yesterday's gale.
Boston Dock Board Member Confirmed by Bxecutive Council
The Bxecutive Council met yesterday under suspension of the rules and confirmed Joseph R. Leeson of Newton as a member of the board to investigate docks and wharves in Boston. The council adjourned subject to the call of the Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Leeson
Newton
Boston
Shoemaker Mooney Sets Tour From Whitman to Quincy
Harry J. Mooney the Brockton shoemaker who will tour the country making shoes for state governors left Whitman at 9 05 this morning for Quincy. A reception the previous evening drew about 300 people and he sold many photographs. In the public square he heeled the shoes he is to present to Governor Greenhaige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Harry J. Mooney
Brockton
Quincy
Greenhaige
Lightning Strikes House in Walpole Wrecks Home
In North Walpole Ollis Gay’s dwelling was struck by lightning during yesterday’s storm and reduced to ruin. An elderly woman inside was badly shocked but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walpole
Ollis Gay
North Walpole
Osborne Howes Jr Pushes Boston Dock Reform
Osborne Howes Jr spoke to dock commissioners outlining Boston’s need for terminal facilities to restore trade. He favored limited public control, questioned private or municipal ownership zeal, and urged location near rail access with South Boston or East Boston as options. He suggested a study trip to inspect European systems.
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Osborne Howes, Jr
Boston
Howes
Liverpool
New York
International Mart
Emery
Mr. Howes
Boston. Mr. Howes
South
Commission
Funeral for Mrs A A Miner's Widow Held at Home
The funeral of the widow of Rev Dr A A Miner was held yesterday at the family residence on Columbus avenue. Relatives parishioners and friends filled the house. A male quartet sang and Dr Charles H Leonard Tufts College gave a brief eulogy praising the couple's bond and her parish work. Pallbearers included Col A A Folsom ex Alderman Clinton Wiles Alden Wiles and others. Burial at Forest Hills Cemetery was a double grave with the coffin of Dr Miner placed alongside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Miner
Columbus Avenue
Miner
Johnson
Mr. Roblin
Second ‘Universalist Society
Charles H. Leonard
Tufts College
A. A. Folsom
Clinton Wiles
Alden Wiles
Henry Williams
M.C. Larrabee
Henry B. Metcalf
United States Universalist Convention
Newton Talbot
Caprin
J. M. Pullman
D.D
Lynn
Sawyer
Ivypath and
Mulberry Avenue
Forest Hills Cemetery
Yankees at Yellowstone Park Visitors from New England Listed
A long list of New England residents stopping at Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone Park is noted, including George H. Martin and wife, Miss Roalie Martin of Lynn and numerous others from Bridgewater, Waltham, Boston, Providence, Pawtucket, and nearby towns. The piece names several individuals with affiliations and initials, reflecting a social roundup of travelers in the park region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Mammoth Hot Springs
Yellowstone Park
George H. Martin
Roalie Martin
Lynn
E. L. Pratt
Roxby
Clark
M. Wardwell
B. Kenney
M. West Bridgewater
R. L. Winslow
M. Low
Chelsea
A.M. Hood
Waltham
A. G. Boyden
Eeern
G. H. Wetherbee
Reduced Prices at Shuman's Final Season Sale
Shuman's announces a final reduced price sale to clear remaining small lots in clothing furnishings hats and shoes for men boys and children. Prices are cut about one half from former levels as the season ends before winter stock taking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. Shuman & Co
Shuman’s
John Reilly Charged With False Deposition Statements
John Reilly, laborer and Civil War veteran, was yesterday charged before United States Commissioner Fiske with making false statements in depositions taken on November 14, 1894 by Special Pension Examiner Hanson, and on July 18 by Special Pension Examiner Goodlove. He allegedly claimed under oath that the signatures on the affidavits were witnessed by him and that he had seen the witnesses sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reilly
United States
Fiske
Hanson
Goodlove
John Brown Jr. Receives Grand Testimonial in South Boston
A large testimonial was held last evening at 158 O Street South Boston in honor of John Brown Jr. Friends hosted the event with music and a collation. About one hundred couples attended and presented numerous gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown, Jr
O Street
Boston
American Wringer Co. Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers with prompt mail orders. Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Talanhone Call
Tremont
Ireland's Cause Seen Bright for Future After Belfast Elections
In Dublin on July 21, a correspondent argues the Tory and Liberal Unionist coalition gains an overwhelming majority. He pins the Liberal rout on Irish dissension, Parnellite splits, and Healy's charges, noting Home Rule would have passed with unified Irish representation. He cites local option, church disestablishment, and liquor interests as key factors shaping the North's vote.
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Dublin
Ireland
House of Commons
Lords
Timothy Healy
Bunker Hill
Parnell
Healy
Irish Parliamentary Party
Liberal Party
Tories
Parnellites
Redmondites
Darlington
England
Gladstone
Massachusetts
Great Britain and
Great Britain
Wales
Cork City
London
Cork
Redmondite
Kilkenny
Londonderry
North
South Tyrone
South Derry
Mr. Healy
Derry City
North Tyrone
Derry
Vesey Knox
Poisoned wife and children in Market Street lodging
In San Francisco a Los Angeles photographer H H Edwards his wife and two young girls were found dead from cyanide poisoning in a Market Street lodging house. A 4 year old survived after the police surgeon treated her. a note from Mrs Edwards said she and her husband planned death by their own action due to starvation and unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Market Street
H. H. Edwards
Los Angeles
Portrait of Ex Governor Alexander Rice On Front Page
The Boston Home Journal’s latest issue features a full page portrait of the late ex Governor Alexander Rice. The image shows him seated in an arm chair with a fine side profile and is praised as unusually accurate and the best likeness yet published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Home Journal
Alexander Rice
Massachusetts Clothing Co Bulletin Board for Baseball Returns
Mr B M Wolf proprietor of the Massachusetts Clothing Company places a bulletin board at corner Hanover and Portland streets to post daily baseball results. The display attracts attention and will be appreciated by passers by and local baseball fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Wolf
Massachusetts Clothing Company
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Federal inspectors removed from New England district
Rufus 8. Dermott assistant inspector of hulls and William M. Gilman assistant inspector of boilers were yesterday removed from their posts. Both men were connected with the local Board of United States Steam Vessel Inspection in the Post Office building. District changes necessitated their discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus
Dermott
William. M. Gilman
Board of
United States Steam Vessel Inspection
New England
First Hop Bale Arrives in Boston for Dole Bros Purchase
The season's first hop bale reached Boston yesterday through Dole Bros. Co and was sold to J. K. Souther & Sons and Burton Brewery in Roxbury. Experts warn the crop will likely be smaller both in the United States and Europe, even if favorable weather holds until harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dole Bros. Company
Messrs. J. K. Souther & Sons
Burton Brewery
Roxbury
Europe
California Evangelist to Speak at Bromfield Church Noon
The Rev. J Q A Henry of San Francisco will address the Evangelistic Association of New England at Bromfield Street Church at noon today. Victor Lund, a New York-based soloist, will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. A. Henry
D. D
San Francisco
Evangelistic Association of New England
Bromfield Street
Victor Lund
New York
Dr Morse Denies Divorce and Marriage Reports
Dr M V B Morse of Marblehead says he obtained a legal divorce from Caroline Morse in 194 and was legally married to Clara H Killane on July 2 1996. He asserts all reports are false and signs as B Morse from Marblehead dated July 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. B. Morse
Marblehead
Caroline Morse
Ber
Clara H. Killane
B. Morse
Frost Threat Looms After Cold Mount Washington Night
Mount Washington New Hampshire reports a frosty day with a low of one degree below freezing at 1 am and four above during the day. The northwest storm continues with no sign of abatement, likely bringing a heavy frost before morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Washington
N. H
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Cision
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Visi
Tor
George
Cogswell
Monument Beach
Mooney
Wee Asa
Syed Es
A.A. Miner
Forest Hille
John Brown
P. O’neil Larkin
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New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Se Square
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Beng
F. Stevens
Essue
WM. B. Turner
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court &T
Cape Central House
Westezxarwich
Tutan
C. Baker
Bath
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Butler & CO
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Justin MacCarthy
Arran Quay Ward
Irish National Federation
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P. O'Neill Larkin
Rice
DR. Morse
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