Lynn on the Run A Town Struggles With Holdups
Lynn police describe a wave of hold ups led by unseen Barker's assailants. Marshal Wells laments insufficient officers to patrol fifty men across 109 miles of streets. Citizens demand more police and gun permits as revolver trade surges. The force suspects West Lynn youths and masks hinder ID efforts.
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Lynn
Owen J. Barker
Wells
Knights of the Road
Ramsdell
Marshal Wells
Swain
Willey
Monroe Street
Barker
Aternoon
West Lynn
West Lynn Beat Uncovered Saturday Night
The Barker home on Alley street was left unguarded from 9 45 p m to 1 a m after Marshal Wells posted, Officer William H Noyes relieved duty early. Barker condition tonight improved with about an even chance of recovery.
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West Lynn
Marshal Wells
Barker
William H. Noyes
Noyes
Alley Street
Root Beer Extract Costs and Home Brewing Value
The dealer can profit by selling cheap Root Beer Extract at 10 cents while Williams' Extract costs more to produce and genuine Root Beer is pricier. Making root beer at home with Williams' Extract costs about 2 cents a quart, offering a cheaper way to enjoy a quality beverage for the stomach.
Worcester Welcomes Henley Diamond Sculls Champion Ten Eyck
Edward Han lan Ten Eyck returns from Henley to Worcester amid a citywide procession. About 15 000 at the depot and more on the Common greet him. A silver shield and jewelled miniature are presented. his father receives a $1000 purse. Letters from prominent leaders read aloud. Ten Eyck resumes training for nationals in Philadelphia.
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Worcester
Edward Hanlan Ten Eyck
Henley
James A. Ten Eyck
New York
Wachusett Boat Club
Ten Eyck
Samuel E. Winslow
Sprague
Rockwood Hoar
Young Ten Eyck
James Ten Eyck
McKinley
Wolcott
George F. Hoar
J. H. Walker
Depew
Lake Quinsigamond
Philadelphia
Boston Reception Tonight For Champion Ten Eyck
Final plans set for a Boston reception at Faneuil Hall honoring Edward H. Ten Eyck. Worcester party to leave at 6 14 p m and arrive 7 45 p m at Kneeland Street station for a parade by boat clubs to the hall led by St Augustine's Cadet Band.
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Edward H. Ven Eyck
Faneuil Hall
James P. Fox
Worcester
Henley
Boston
Boston & Albany
Kneeland Street
Ten Eyck
Lincoln
Kneeland Streets
Washington Street
Adams Square
Dock Square
St. Augustine’s
Champion Ten Eyck
James A. Ten Eyck
John A. Kelcher
Boat Clubs
Barrett Autopsy Finds Heart Bullet Fatal
Associate Medical Examiner Stedman reports on Alice Barrett as the autopsy shows a bullet wound to the heart. Fire Marshal Whitcomb plans to push the inquiry further with the district attorney.
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Stedman
Alice Barrett
Whitcomb
Newhall Held in $3000 Bail in Embezzlement Case
The August term grand jury met in the Superior Criminal Court. Charles S. Newhall of Melrose, alleged embezzler arrested in Bar Harbor, was arraigned on an indictment for embezzling $1000 from the Agricultural Insurance Company. He pleaded no guilty and was committed to jail in default of $3000 bail.
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Superior Criminal Court
Hardy
Stevens
McLaughlin
Charles 8S. Newhall
Melrose
Bar Harbor
Agricultural Insurance Company
O Malley and Martin Wed at St. Joseph’s Somerville
Tomas F. O Malley prominent lawyer and politician marries Margaret Martin a Cum mings School teacher at St. Joseph’s Church on Washington Street Somerville Rev Father Ryan officiates Mary Martin sister bridesmaid Edward O Brien best man Rushes off to White Mountains after ceremony couple plan to reside at 22 Quincy Street on return
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St. Joseph’s Church
Washington Street
Somerville
Tomas F. O'Malley
Margaret Martin
Cummings School
Father Ryan
Mary Martin
Edward O’brien
Marlboro
Worker crushed unloading granite at Three Roads site
Joseph Devlin, 38, of 68 Ham Street Allston, employed by contractor Frank S. Robbins, was badly crushed yesterday afternoon while unloading stone from a team at the Three Roads. He was attended by a physician and removed to City Hospital.
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Joseph Devlin
Ham Street
Allston
Franks
Robbins
Three Roads
Twelfth Annual AFL Convention Sees Labor Boycotts Endorsed
The State federation of the American Federation of Labor held its twelfth annual convention in America Hall, Worcester. President J. D. Pierce opened, committees on credentials reported sixty delegates from 150 unions, and debates covered boycotts against Ottenberg Bros and others, eight hour day aims, women inspectors, and immigration limits amid pledges to support labor measures and legislative action.
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American Federation of Labor
America Hall
Washington: Street
J. D. Pierce
Worcester
J. E. Mahoney
Springfield
George Bennett
Boston
Donald Smith
Waiters’ Alliance
Kneeland
Alsi
Ottenberg Bros
Cigar Manufacturers
New York
Stockinger Bros
Bakers, Roxbury
L. D. Apsley
Hudson
Pierce
Rubbier Workers’ Union of
Thes
Apsley Rubber, Company
Struggsle
Springfield Brewing Company
Organized Labor
Carpenters
Lord Next
Legislative Committee
O’sullivan
P. P. Maloney
Wade
Washington Street
Frank K. Foster
J. H. Murray
George H Wren
P. Mahoney
John J. McCarthy
Andrew Casey
Thomas J. Murphy
M. J. Davitt
J. J. Mahoney
William McDonald
John F. O'Sullivan
J. J. McGrath
Max Rieser
Mrs. McMunn
Thomas F., Tracy
P. Maloney
Tracy
National Federation of Labor
Foster
Mechanics Iron Foundry Adopts Non-Union Piece System
Despite a strike by skilled workers, The Mechanics' Iron Foundry continued operations with about twenty hires. The plant, previously union, will now operate non-union under a piece-work plan. Eighty-eight men walked out Saturday night citing the plan, while the moulders had earlier won a day-work system. the new policy ties pay to 100 pounds of good castings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gibby
Mechanics’ Works
Boston Beantown Pennant Chase Prompts Close-Finish Hope
The piece argues fans prefer a tight pennant race with Boston, Baltimore, Cincinnati and New York contending. It notes Boston’s strong June leap to first, mixed results on road trips, and the value of home games for vigorous interest in the 1897 season.
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Shekels
Bostons
South End
Beaneatere
Cincinnati
Beantown
Baltimores
Boston
Baltimore
New York
Militias Clash Over Beer Riots in Springfield
Three hundred members of the Seventh Regiment Illinois National Guard clashed with citizens in Springfield as soldiers attempted to bring beer kegs to camp at Lincoln. Heat felled three guardsmen, and a general melee followed with one citizen wounded by a bayonet thrust.
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Springfield
Illinois National Guard
Lincoln
Colby Wringers and Carpet Sweepers Offered in Ads
American Wringer Company on Arch Street between Franklin and Summer markets Colby wringers with prices from $3 to $5 and ball bearing wringers from $4 to $8. Combination roll wringers range $1.25 to $2.50. Also listed are bised carpet sweepers from $1.50 to $4 and note of repairs as a specialty.
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Colby
American
Arch Street
Franklin
Summer Streets
Empty Rooms at Crescent Beach Bath House
Senators Roberts and Quinn criticize the Crescent Beach bath house 2.5 cent rate as prohibitive and wasteful for the public while the Metropolitan Park Commission defends the policy as experimental. Superintendent Gilman notes high costs and a plan to lower rates if feasible. A scene of families on the beach ends with children playing in the waves.
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Crescent Beach
Senator Roberts
Senator Quinn
Senate
Metropolitan Park Commission
Bath House
Gilman
Chief West
Bath House Prices Spark Public Debate at Beach
On the beach locals argue over paying for a new bath house as the Metropolitan Park Commission tests a 25 cent rate to cover expenses. Superintendent Gilman backs not lowering the rate, citing higher staff salaries and included amenities. The board plans to compare receipts and costs after a period of operation.
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Johnny
Metropolitan Park Commission
Bath House
Gilman
Rates debate on who may use Crescent Beach baths
A speaker argues the building’s design targets a paying class while the poor who drink are excluded. He recalls higher past fees drawing many bathers from the drinking class and warns against changing rates before a full season passes. He notes the operativeness basis should wait until season end.
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Crescent Beach
Bathhouse Rates Spark Boston Clash Over Public Access
Chief West defends full price on bathhouses as protection for respectable swimmers while critics say high costs exclude the poor. Senator Roberts and Senator Quinn back the need for affordable rates and charge the city with misusing public baths. South Boston protests Marine Park leasing as prices deter families from enjoying the water.
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West
Boston
Roberts
Quinn
Postal Service
Crescent Beach
South Boston
Marine Park
Boston Park Commission
Charles J. Chance
Chance
Boston Park Commissioners
Hodges
St James Parish Picnic At Spy Pond Grove Arlington
The annual St James parish picnic was held yesterday at Spy Pond Grove Arlington with about 2000 attendees. Organizers included Sen ator Quinn Councilman Roth Michael Hurley M T Callahan Thomas Mc Carthy Charles G Allison and C P Mc Caffrey. The program featured songs revitations and orations by Callahan Quinn and other speakers. Clergy present included Rev Fathers McQuade Gallaher and Hickey.
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St. James
Spy Pond Grove
Arlington
Senator Quinn
Councilman Roth
Michael Hurley
M. T. Callahan
Thomas McCarthy
Charles G. Allison
C. P. McCaffrey
Messrs
Callahan
Allison
Foley
Hannivan
Casey
Quinn
Fathers McQuade, Gallaher
Hickey
Cowes Regatta Opens With Big Yachts Competing
The Cowes regatta week began under the Royal London Yacht Club with a prize race of 400 dollars. Participants included The Meteor owned by Emperor William of Germany The Aurora owned by Charles Day Rose The Bona built for the Duke of Abruzzi and Prince of Wales's Britannia. The Meteor gave Britannia 1 minute 58 seconds The Aurora 18 minutes 1 second and the Bona 29 minutes 27 seconds. The Aurora was seen as a possible America's Cup challenger. The Bona won on time allowance.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Royal London Yacht Club
Meteor
William of
Germany
Aurora
Charles Day Rose
Duke of
Abruzzi
Italy
Prince of Wales
Miners Ordered Out Of Company Houses In West Virginia
Notice from Superintendent A. P. Goedecke of the Flemington mines directs every striking miner living in company houses to vacate immediately. The notice warns goods will be thrown into the street if miners do not leave within the specified time as an attempt to operate the mines with non union men.
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Grafton
W. Va
A. P. Goedecke
Flemington Mines
Miners Hold Largest Allegheny County Meeting Ever
In Pittsburg Aug 2 a mass meeting at McCrea schoolhouse drew more than 6000 striking miners for an all day session. Leaders from the Painters and Decorators Union Amalgamated Association and labor agitator Mary C Jones spoke as bands played stirring airs. The crowd remained orderly with no dispersal by deputies.
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Pittsburg
McCrea
Allegheny County
Turtle Creek
M. P. Carrick
Painters and Decorators’ Union
W. A. Carney
Amalgamated Association
Mary C. Jones
Chicago
M. J. Cornahan
Painters ,and Decorators’ Union
Harvey A. Lowrey
Rubber Trust plant on Winsimet Street to reopen in Chelsea
The large Chelsea factory on Winsimet Street owned by the Rubber Trust and formerly run by the Boston Rubber Company will resume operation after over two years idle. L. Co. Chase & Co. of 129 Washington Street Boston will lease the plant for several years and begin bicycle tire production and horse blanket finishing. About 600 workers will be employed once all branches run.
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Winksimmet Street
Chelsea
The
Rubber Trust
Boston Rubber Company
L. Co. Chase & Co
Washington Street
Boston
Horse In Carriage Causes Wreck Injuries In Cambridge
Late yesterday a carriage owned by John McIntosh of 37 Concoy avenue Cambridge and William Ey of Whitman drove along Washi street near Massachusetts Evens when a horse in the vehicle leaped onto the carriage upon seeing an approaching electric, injuring Eyens severely. Eyens was taken to City Hospital for treatment before returning home.
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John McIntosh
Concoy” Avenue
Cambridge
William Ey
Whitman
Washi Street
Massachusetts
Evens
Ewens
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A. B. Keeler
Oneida Street
Frank Martin
Harrison Avenue
Keeler
Hood
Dr. Stedman
Newhall
O’ Malley
Martin
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Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Central Labor Union
Sanford
AVOI
Potter Drue and Chem. Corp
Sen. Quinn and Roberts
A. Johnson
Hiram Odlin
Bangor
Price
Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Mass
Bona
Dobbs
M’winter
Greenpoint Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Johnnie Glynn
Tommy Sullivan
Tommy Ryan
Jack Robinson
Hugh McWenter
Joe Gans
Bobbie Dobbs
C. H. Whittemore
Mgr
Hub
Temple Place
Virginia Mines
More
Crystal Yacht Club
Mrs. Atkinson
Stranraer
Frances
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Benrimo—Giroux
Charles L. Page
Samuel Benrimo
Sadie E. Giroux
Richfield Street
Cedar Grove
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont
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