Odd Bits of News From Across the World
A scattered review of curiosities and data: Paris population figures, German sugar exports, Moscow and European notes, a new wheat fungus named Killer of the Wheat Stalk, an Italian electric cartridge invention, Missouri market surpluses, U S coffee consumption, Gladstone woodsman relic, spurious Brazilian bank notes found in Paris, historic naval vessel Great Harry details, horse meat consumption in German cities, Honolulu Chinese political club idea, Russian officers in papier mache, numerous small notes on wildlife and local curiosities.
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Paris
Tse
Canada
Lincoln Park
la S
Chicago
Urbana
Quincy
Germany
Uiversity of
Berlin
Russia
Frank
Missouri
United States
Gladstone
Hawarden
London
Horace Urbain Mas
United Chinese Society of
Honolulu
Rds
Sumatra
Ocean Mail Race Promises Between Kaiser Wilhelm and Deutschland
New York reports an upcoming contest between Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Deutschland to deliver American mail to London fastest. Kaiser sails Tuesday to Bremen via Cherbourg and Southampton, Deutschland leaves Hoboken for Hamburg Wednesday via Plymouth and Cherbourg. Deutschland’s direct Plymouth route and faster speed may beat the Kaiser despite a one day head start. The New York and Oceanic also plan similar speed trials the same day.
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New York
Lloyd Line
London
Bremen
Cherbourg
Southampton
Hoboken
Hamburg
Plymouth
English
Deutschland
American Line
White Star Flyer Oceanic
Ice supply contracts for Boston fountains awarded
The Boston and Bay State ice companies win contracts to furnish 450 tons of ice for fifty days to supply 30 city fountains. Daily 600 pounds per fountain required. plan to lower temperature by sinking pipes faces criticism over feasibility and cost.
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Boston and
Bay State
Water Department
Martin
Hart
East
Boston
Charlestown
South Boston
City
Roxbury
Forest Hills
Heavies Camp Forms at Fort Redman New Bedford
Fort Redman at Clark's Point hosts the First Heavy Artillery encampment next week with eight days of duty starting tomorrow. Lt Col Woodman leads the camp as General Frye restricts public access during morning and afternoon maneuvers while spectators may view from the side. Camp details from all batteries assist Captain Meechan in readying the camp.
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New Bedford
Fort Redman
Clark's Point
Woodman
Frye
Meechan
Yellow fever deaths plague U S troops in Cuba
General Wood reports July 20 to July 26 yellow fever fatalities among U S soldiers in Cuba. Listed are Private Harry Shafer of the 34th Infantry at Columbia Barracks, Private John Behrants of the 2nd Artillery at Pinar del Rio, Commissary Sergeant Francisco Docasenbroot of the 1st Infantry at Matanzas, Private Edward Welch and Corporal William Fisher of the 1st Infantry at Matanzas, Private John sonar of the 2nd Cavalry, all noted as yellow fever fatalities.
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Washington
Wood
Havana
Santiago
Harry Shafer
Columbia Barracks
John Behrants
Pinar del Rio
Francisco Docasenbroot
Edward Welch
William Fisher
Matanzas
John Sonar
Fragmented OCR Summary Card
Fragmentary text fragment appears to mention monetary values, numbers, and unrelated words without clear events or identities to identify a coherent news item. No definite persons, places, or organizations are readable.
Jaynes & Co Display Sail Sign On Yacht For Ads
The Jaynes & Co enterprise uses a large yellow circle on a moored yacht to advertise a 2 to 33 percent savings on all drug store goods. The signal was visible to passengers crossing the Charlestown and Chelsea bridge, drawing curiosity about future promotions.
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Jaynes & Co
Jaynes
Charlestown
Chelsea Bridge
Nantasket Reservation Fire Affects Atlantic Hill Cottages
Authorities set fire to tarred debris at the foot of Atlantic Hill while clearing chutes for a beach reservation. Thick smoke blew into Atlantic House and cottages, driving some residents away. Firemen, led by Chief Gilman, subdued the blaze by nine.
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Nantasket
Nantasket Beach
Atlantic Hill
Atlantic House
Hull
Gilman
Pope Succeeds Cochrane in Boston Marines Command
In New York on August 3 Colonel P C Pope from the Brooklyn Marine Barracks left the navy yard for Boston to take command there. He succeeds Colonel H C Cochrane who will move to Taku China, relieving Colonel Robert E Meade in Taku. Meade may be sent to the Brooklyn yard.
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New York
P. C. Pope
Brooklyn Marine Barracks
Navy Yard
Boston
Pope
H. C. Cochrane
Taku
China
Robert E. Meade
Meade
Brooklyn Yard
Coming Season Opens with Major Boston Theatres in 1900-01
The 1900 01 dramatic season begins with Grand Theatre on Monday presenting Crimes of a Great City. Grand Opera House starts August 11 with Two Little Vagrants. Bowdoin Square follows August 20 with Tennessee's Pardner as inaugurals. Neil Burgess begins County Fair at Park on August 26. Roland Reed opens August 27 at the Museum with A Modern Crusoe. Tremont also opens August 27 with The Dairy Farm. The Hollis opening is pending. Interior changes at the Colonial Theatre cost about 60000. Felix Fox sails for Europe for two months. Columbia Theatre remains dark until September. Frank Perley returns from England with new ideas for Alice Nielsen and others.
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Grand Theatre
Grand Opera House
Bowdoin Square
Tennessee
Neil Burgess
Park
Roland Reed
Museum
Stow
Tremont
Dairy Farm
Boston
Hollis
Colonial Theatre
Gilmour
Tremont Theatre
Columbia Theatre
Halifax
Harrison
Fanan
Grand
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowdoin
America
Keith's
John Hyams
Frances Keppier
George C. Davis
J. W. Kelly
the Zrenyis
Bobby Gaylor
Zeno
Carl
Bird
Aeey Tree
Austin & Stone
Chipin
Chutes Grounds
Point of Pines
Nashville Troubadours
Harpers
Norumbega Park
Homograph
Rustic Theatre
Crescent Gardens
Mamie Anderson
Lynette
Boston Theatre
Jack the Hugger
Professor Wilson
Sparrers
Ture
Curio Hall
Theatre season notes mix of fare across Boston venues
The region’s theatres announce closing runs and upcoming openings. Mend From India ends at Castle Square while The Man From Mexico debuts next week. Tremont, Tremont Theatre and Grand Theatre list new attractions and stock companies return. Upcoming vaudeville and film bills spread across Keith's Palace Theatre Bowdoin Square Theatre and other venues with dates and performers named.
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India
Castle Square Theatre
Mexico
Kimball Case Delayed in Vermont Warrant Absence
John F. Kimball of Randolph Vermont, arrested here at Vermont Governor requests, seeks habeas relief as his Supreme Court continuance is granted. Judge Lorin postponed verdict to August 7 for decision on the matter.
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John F. Kimball
Randolph
Vermont
Wigeany
Dare
Supreme Court
Rons Degorea Nas
Lorin
Sunday Church Services Across Boston Pulpits
Multiple congregations list morning and evening services led by notable pastors including Rev. Robert Stuart MacArthur and Rev. Kerr Boyce Tupper. Sermons cover discipleship memorials Paramount issues and Resurrection themes with free seats and varied prayer, Sunday schools, and auxiliary meetings.
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Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Robert Stuart MacArthur
D. D
New York
Gilbert Hall
MacArthur
Paramount Issues
Elpome
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Kerr Boyce Tupper
First Baptist Church of
Philadelphia
Meaingful
Berkeley Temple
Charles A. Dickinson
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Old South Church
Third Church
George A. Gordon
People's Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
L. H. Dorchester
Stor
Annaorchester, Jr
St. Louis
Wright
Christian Endeavor
Tremont Street
M. E. Church
Ner
Concord
Tremont Streets
C. B. Davis
All Day Ocean Excursion to Plymouth Aboard Jo Endicott
The Jo Endicott steamer offers daily round trips from Snow's Arch Wharf to Plymouth with an hour and a half ashore for visits to Plymouth Rock Pilgrim Hall and Pilgrim Monument. Music and refreshments are provided on board. the round trip price is $1. Passengers depart weather permitting and return by 8 o'clock.
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Plymouth
Jo Endicott
Snow's Arch Wharf
Plymouth Rock
Pilgrim Hall
Pilgrim Monument
John Endicott
Pilgriim Wand
Snow's Arch
Atlantic /ve
John B. Dupee
Treas
Vacation shopping at Leopold Morse Co August price cuts
In preparations for outings and vacations a man finds he needs clothes or furnishings. Leopold Morse & Co. offers broad August price reductions with hats shoes suits and trousers highlighted as opportunities to complete outfits.
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Leopold Morse & Co
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Victor Parent
Herald Square Comedy Co
Tre Laselles
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