Contests in the Navy Yard and Brigade Review
The Navy Yard contests featured rope pulling runs, heats won by Company A and Fall River, and a finals promise. Major Curtis and Weeks reviewed the brigade as Mayor observed drills. Seamen Patterson and Scott won the three legged race, with Furlong and Reynolds winning others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G
H. F. Fuller
F. G. Balch
W. H. Beattie
G. I. Jones
W. O. Cohn
Boston
Fall River
Lynn
Fall River Boys
Company A
Company D
Ensign Dodd
Seaman Lawson
Seaman Reynolds
Company C
Seamen Patterson
G. ©. Scott
Seamen Ladd
Hanson
Charles W. Furlong
Company B
Furlong
Reynolds
Company
Seamen Thompson
Nobbs
Seamen Lauriat
Hooper
Curtis
John W. Weeks
Leigh O. Garrett
Garrett
Arthur
Company F
Eanone Buffington
Evidence That Cataldo Threat ened 10 Gut Barber
New York August 1 Maria Barberi on trial for Cataldo killing East Thirteenth street bar room. Saloon keeper's wife, missing from the stand, is located and ready to testify. Her account says Cataldo brutal attacked the girl with a stiletto and threatened to use it. She says he insulted her until she became wild. Lawyer Evans seeks a new trial if granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maria Barberi
Cataldo
East Thirteenth Street
Evans
East Boston Smudge Club Hosts Housewarming for Cahill
William Cahill, a leading East Boston figure, celebrated moving into his Lexington and Prescott home with a housewarming hosted by the Smudge Club. Members presented a heavy dining room set. a superb supper by Caterer Pierce followed. Notables in attendance included F. ONeil, F. Maloney, D. McCallion, J. Regan, P. Kenney, Dr. Lawlor, M. McLaughlin, J. Saunders, J. Green, J. Slattery, M. DArcy, W. Taylor, T. McDevitt, J. Duane, D. Sweeney, P. Smith, G. Fitzpatrick, F. Lally, P. Grady, D. Linehan, C. Sweeney, J. Fitzgerald, T. Hoey, F. H. Marshall, E. Cahill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cahill
Boston
Lexington and
Prescott Streets
Island
Smudge Club
Cahill
Pierce
Peter F. O'Neil
Frank S. Maloney
D. C.mccallion
John F. Regan
Patrick Kenney
T. J. Lawlor
M. J. McLaughlin
James Saunders
John Green
John ¥. Slattery
M. F. D'Arcy
William Taylor
T. F. McDevitt
John H. Duane
D. J. Sweeney
Phil Smith
George C. Fitzpatrick
Frank Lally
Major P. J. Grady
Denis Linehan
Cris Sweeney
J. E. Fitzgerald
Thomas Hoey
F. H. Marshall
Ed Cahill
Ancient and Honorable Artillery set for Richmond field day
The fall field day committee of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company arrived in Richmond and registered at the Exchange Hotel They will inspect the field tomorrow with plans to hold the annual field day in the city on October 1.
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Richmond
The
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Exchange Hotel
Government to oppose no bid for speaker seat
London August 1 semi official report states the government will offer no opposition to the reelection of Mr William Court Gully to the speakership of the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Court-Gully
House of Commons
Neckwear and Shirts Blowout at Garre Co.
Bargain bonanza at Garre Co. Clothiers and Furnishers in Washington Street offers neckwear marked down to 5 cents each or six for 25 cents. Remaining Great Outing Shirt stock includes French Pervale and Madras shirts reduced from 1.50 to 67 cents each and $1 shirts at 48 cents to clear room for fall stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
GARE
Clothiers and Furnishers
Let the law take its course on Maria Barberi
A Boston reader urges that the law run its course against Maria Barberi, condemning foreign criminals who escape punishment and arguing the country offers a field for the scum of the earth. The letter is dated July 31 from Boston and signed Daily Reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Barberi
Daily Reader
Unsentimental Opinion on Seduction and Murder in Boston
A Boston letter argues that a woman who killed her seducer should face consequences. It rejects the idea that sentiment should sway justice, citing General Sickles as irrelevant precedent and insisting the girl knew right from wrong and must answer for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Sickles
Barberi
Boston
Reply to Mrs Dietrick on Barberi case in Boston letter
Ederick W. Peabody of Boston replies to Mrs Ellen Battelle Dietrick criticizing suffragist views on the Maria Barberi case and a Sickles precedent. He argues there is no valid analogy, defends Barberi’s actions as morally worse for the man, and condemns suffragist attempts to excuse murder. He urges caution in legal reasoning and notes perceived bias in women’s advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cereenes
Ellen Battelle Dietrick
Mrs. Dietrick
Maria Barberi
Dietrich
General Sickles
Livermore
Dietrick
Sickles
Barberi
Key
District of Columbia
Congress
New York City
Ickles
Movse
Pee
Cataldo
Sun
Ederick W. Peabody
Boston
Remarkable clothing bargains from The Yankee sale
Auction-like pricing on men women and children clothes with vast discounts. Highlights include 1800 suits at 1.75, 4700 Melton and Cassimere suits at 3.85, pants and overcoats priced far below wholesale, and wide ranges of shirts hats and shoes marked down for immediate sale. Strong emphasis on real value and limited stock.
Lowell Republicans Break Faith With Democrats
Lowell Aug. 2 The Common Council convened late and voted to join a convention. In a tense session, Girard P. Dadman and C. F. Coleman were named city clerk and city treasurer, with further appointments for city solicitor, water board member, city engineer, and city auditor. An agreement to back James J. Dacey stalled as aldermen adjourned without finalizing the pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Girard P. Dadman
C. F. Coleman
F. W. Qua
W. L. Hills
Water Board
Bowers
Chase
Delahanty
James J. Dacey
Wife Ruined Me Editorial Stuns Syracuse Germans
In Syracuse on August 1 the weekly Syracuse Union prints a signed statement by former owner Alexander Van Landberg from Hoboken N J saying he has returned to Germany to spend his life there He leaves about $6000 for his wife and three children but claims financial ruin caused by his wife He lists past roles including internal revenue collector and canal collector and notes his marriage to his wife six years ago Mrs Van Landberg declines to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Syracuse Union
Alexander van Landberg
Hoboken
N. J
Germany
Mr. van Landberg
van Landberg
Internal Revenue
Newark
Newton Woman Turns Life Saver On Charles River
Miss Alice Meade rescued a man drowning after an overturned boat left him in the water near Weston Bridge. She pulled him to shore where bystanders revived him. the man did not give his name but expressed deep gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Meade
Charles Saves
Newton
Weston Bridge
Sea serpent at Blackwell's Island turns out to be a land snake
A dramatic find on Tuesday night near Bedloe's Island involved a large snake mistaken for a sea serpent. Dr. Stewart and James H. Ryan corralled the creature, which was later deemed a land snake after experts advised caution and the specimen was prepared for exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blackwell's Island
Macduff
Singapore
Bedloe’s Island
Donald Burns
South Street
Blackwell’s Island
James H. Ryan
Stewart
Dr. Stewart
Smithsonian Institution
Newcastle Tennis singles and doubles progress in New Hampshire
At Newcastle New Hampshire on Aug 1 the singles semi finals near completion with Whitman versus Terry and Ware awaiting the winner for Saturday final. Doubles reach semi finals with four pairs left. consolation singles also underway with first round results listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
N. H
M. D. Whitman
James Terry
Leo Ware
W. M. Scudder
Co. Budl
J. H. Chase
J. B. Read
Terry
Hinck
Daryis
Wright
Farrington
Fincke
Walworth
Martin
Hinckeley
Whitman
Paret
Read
Chase
Wise
Shaw
L.H. Martin
J. H. Walker
W. Page
B. Wright
D. F. Davis
J. ¥. Paret
A. C. Walworth
G. Hinckley
Eighth Regiment Reunion Held in Lynn and Nahant
The Eighth Regiment Veteran association held its annual reunion in Lynn and Nahant with a business meeting in Cadet Hall led by Josiah F. Kimball. Officers elected included Winslow, Locke, Frazier, Kendall, Sears, Dodge, Robinson, and Thurston. Captain Newhall delivered an historical address and Congressman Barrett attended as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Eighth Regiment Veteran Association
Nahant
Cadet Hall
Josiah F. Kimball
Charles B. Winslow
Marblehead
Frank Locke
Gloucester
William A. Frazier
James H. Kendall
John H. Sears
Master King Schoolboys Meet at Nahant Reunion
Aug 1 Master King Schoolboys from Lynn and nearby gathered at Nahant to relive childhood games on the Relay House green. They played marbles base ball and ring around the roses before a meal and a business meeting that elected officers led by President Alfred Mower and Vice-President Eugene Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
Alfred Mower
Eugene Barry
Garden party and picnic at Apollo Garden in Roxbury
A large event in aid of All Saints Church Roxbury tomorrow at Centre Street features games such as running and jumping, a baseball match Norfolks vs Echos, a tug of war between Joseph Biggar Assembly K of L and Roxbury Health Dept division, dancing, five refreshment booths, and an NE championship bag punching contest for boxing notables scheduled between 6 and 7 PM with all ages welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Garden
All Saints’ Church
Centre Street
Roxbury
Garrett J. Barry
Norfolks
Echos
Joseph Biggar Assembly
K. of L
Health Department
Oklahoma divorces deemed void by Supreme Court ruling
Guthrie Oklahoma August 1 the Supreme Court ruled that probate judges had no authority to grant divorces since August 13 189 the ruling further holds all divorces granted to persons with ninety days residence before that date are void and any subsequent marriages are bigamous the decision invalidates hundreds of Eastern divorces in addition to earlier invalidations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
New York jailers indicted for aiding escape
The grand jury indicted Sheriff Tamsen, former Warden Raabe, former Keeper Shoens, and former Keeper Schneer in connection with helping a convict escape. The charges reflect alleged participation by high and mid level jail officials. The case highlights concerns over prison security in New York on August 1.
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New York
Tamsen
Raabe
Shoens
Schneer
Convicta
Man accused of brutal attack on wife in Brighton
Tony Bolendo and Maria Bolendo live on Bigelow Hill at No % Pitt Street Brighton. Bolendo returned home intoxicated and announced he would kill her. He allegedly threw her down kicked her three times bit off her nose. Neighbors cried out as Night Officer McCarthy and Officer Walker pursued Bolendo who was chased from Brooks Street to Faneuil Street and captured. Both were taken to Station 14. Dr Rice treated the injured woman who was later hospitalized in delicate condition with serious shock and wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Bolendo
Maria Bolendo
Bigelow Hill
Pitt Street
Brighton
Bolendo
Tony
McCarthy
Walker
Bolondo
Brooks Street
Faneuil Street
Knights Templar Visit to Boston Detailed Itineraries
Commanderies from New York New Jersey Indiana Pennsylvania and beyond announce pilgrimages to the Boston conclave August 22 27 with trains boats and special cars. Delegations led by Em Sir Charles Ide Cushman Fenwick Gor gas and others will lodge at Langham and nearby houses with dames invited. arrivals schedule from Syracuse Buffalo Schenectady Jeffersonville Crawfordsville Harrisburg Allentown Philadelphia and New Albany include multiple routes and overnight arrangements.
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Boston
New York
Central City Commandery
Charles BH. Ide
Syracuse
N. Y
Central City Band
Albany
Sir Knights
Langham
Hugh de Payens
Buffalo
Charles W. Cushman
Lackawanna
New York City
Fall River
Buffalonians
Fitchburg
Delaware & Hudson
Saratoga
Lake George
Caldwell
St. George’s Commandery
Schenectady
John J. Fenwick
Union Station
New York Central
Hudson River
Troy
New Albany Commandery
New Albany
Ind
Jeffersonville Commandery
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Louisville
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Niagara Falls
Washington
Vincennes
Madison
Crawfordsville Commandery
Crawfordsville
Montreal
White Mountains
Columbus Avenue
Rutland Square
Pilgrim Comandery
Harrisburg
Penn
George E. A. Gorgas
Albany Depot
Huntington Avenue
Baltimore
Allen Commandery
Allentown
W. Harvey Hartzell
Lehigh Valley & Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Connecticut
Providence
New York, New Haver & Hartford
Aduare
Sine . Commandery
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Park Square
West Newton Street
Excursion to Old Orchard Beach From Boston on Aug 6
Boston and Maine railroad announces another excursion to Old Orchard Beach. Tickets must be bought in advance at 314 Washington Street. sales close at 6 p.m. August 5. The special train departs Boston Union Station at 8 a.m. and returns at 6:20 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Old Orchard Beach
City
Washington Street
Boston Union Station
Old Orchard
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Almy
Washington, Cor
Essex
SEA Militia
Navy Yard
Naval Brigade
Or Curtis
Peabody
Ellen Battelle Dietrich
Ancients
Republican
Will
Tee
Sunday Post
Newton Woman
Terrible Monster of
New York World
Rueter & & Co
Highland Spring Brewery
Mass
Eighth Regiment
Reunion
Newhall
William Stone
Master King
Tony Bolondo
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