Pollard Oak Table Exhibit Promises Many Styles
Turn over memories and reserve a table as a centerpiece for books writing rooms libraries or ballrooms. The display features dark Pollard Oak with quartered grain relief carving fluted legs ball feet and light castors. Street floor showroom spans about six thousand feet with all sizes shapes and heights. Many low tea and game tables offered at reduced prices and imported Parisian tables are unique to this city. A 258 page illustrated catalogue is mailed free on receipt of five 2 cent stamps.
Highways Praise Berlin Street Cleanliness After Protest
A Boston Post account recalls a famous protest last fall over Berlin street filth and poor funding. Mayor Matthews reorganized the street department, expanded funds, and added a hand-cart system for junk removal. Interviewed merchants now praise the changes, regardless of party.
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Boston
Europe
America
Reading
Hart
Matthews
Berlin
London
Glasgow
Birmingham
New York
The
Post
Intervn
New York Yacht Club Reaches Newport After Tedious Windward Race
Page 5 notes the New York Yacht Club arriving in Newport after a long windward contest and reports arrangements for the great race today. Also references rumors on Franco Russian treaty and other City and Suburban items including street conditions and local society notes.
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New York Yacht Club
Newport
Moscow
India
O’gorman
Washington University
Rome
Steamers Arrived and Departed Ports Bulletin
Steamers reach Boston Philadelphia New York Antwerp Hamburg Bremen and more listed with routes origins and dates in August. Vessels include Hermann Montauk Euskar Durham City Wells City Wieland Normannia Sorrento Texa Cyril Grimm Valturno and others with destinations Montreal Hamburg and York among noted movements.
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Boston
Hermann
Liremen
New York
Montauk
London
Lolland
Livery Ool
Philadelphia
Euskar
Cape Race
Durham City
Lipston
Cave Race
Wells City
Swansea
Hamburg
Wieland
Southampton
Normannia
York
Antwerp
Sorrento
Baltimore
Bremen
Werra
Orane Chatte
Texas
Avonmouth
Montreal
Oporto
Cyril
Grimm
Valturno
New
Dispatch brings Tracy party to Bar Harbor visit
United States steamer Dispatch carried Secretary Tracy and guests to Bar Harbor from Northeast Harbor. Explorations included meeting Admiral Gherardi on the Philadelphia flagship and salutes heard as Tracy, Folger, Boutelle, Hale, and others inspected warships. The party planned a two week stay with a lively harbor scene and social visits aboard the Dispatch and Philadelphia.
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Bar Harbor
United States
Dispatch
Northeast Harbor
Tracy
Commodore Folger
Seth Low
Brooklyn
Spencer Trask
New York
Soley
Wilmerding
J. V. L. Proyn
Cranberry Sles
Boutelle
Naval Affairs
Stevens
Bangor
Philadelphia
Gherardi
Folger
Blaine
Secretary of the Navy
Senator Hale
Mr. Boutelle
Cranberry Isles
Cowles
Sale of the Rice estate in Manches Neck
Samuel Hatch of Boston offered the Rice estate on Proctor street in the Neck, Manchester, for auction. Valued over 25000 dollars, taxed last year at 16000. A small crowd watched as bids rose from 5000 to 16000 before James Stephenson of Boston secured the property.
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Manchessavem
Samuel Hatch
Boston
Proctor Street
the Neck
Manchester
James Stephenson
Mr Blaine's Physician Arrives From Abroad
Dr Baldwin, the physician who treated James G. Blaine in Florence, Italy, arrived at New York aboard the Majestic on August 6. He was summoned by the Secretary of State and immediately proceeded to Bar Harbor after landing.
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MR. Blaine
New York
Baldwin
Majestic
James G. Blaine
Florence
Italy
Dr. Baldwin
Secretary of State
Bar Harbor
James Pallachie
A. 4. Bigelow
Oak Hill
Death of a French composer Henri Litolff dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Henri Litolff, the renowned musician and composer, marking the loss of a prominent French figure in the arts.
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Paris
M. Henri Litolff
Yachts Race Across Long Island Sound In Dual Fleet
Newport yacht race reports a two section run from New London to Newport with a large fleet of vessels led by Owenee and Sayonara in the smaller class and Mayflower and Marguerite among the schooners. Wind freshens as crews push to finish near Point Judith and Brenton's Reef lightship amid a crowded harbor scene and notable arrivals from Buffalo, Rochester, and New York clubs.
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Start
Beach Island
Volunteer
Block Island
Bella
Point Judith
Owenee
Sayonara
Katrina
Sinus
Quickstep
Cinderella
Nautilus
Clara
Marguerite
Mayflower
Mineola
Jessica
Avira
Berlin
Mischief
Newport
R. I
Newport Harbor
New York Yacht Club
New London
Oweene
Herreshoff
Charles A. Prince
Beatrix
Mr. Prince
Lake Yacht Racing Association of
Buffalo
Rochester
N. Y
Ocean House
Brenton’s Reef
Bucy
West Island Light
Constellation
Merlin
Miss Leary
Atherton Blight
Stuyvesant Fish
William Astor
Parau Stevens
Penniman
Whitelaw Reid
F. W. Vanderbilt
W. W. Sherman
Henry Clews
George Peabody Wetmore
Willing
George B.de Forest
Emily Tooker
T. ‘Townsend Urden
E. T. Potter
Sarah’s Lodge
New York
Linus
Belmont
Ventura
Milicete
John Farr
Lydia
Fry
Oenone
Wayward
Fleur de Lys
Gracie
Fortuna
Whitby
Phantom
Palmer
Hildegard
Intrepid
Montauk
Iroquois
Whileaway
Dauntless
Fred
Driftaee
Long Island Sound
Wateh Hill
Lirus
Miliete
Nautiius
Iroquoisz
Wit Mischief
Rebecca
Noyes Point
HM. S
M.S
Dauntiless
VU Jone
Denone
Gracié
Milicetesse
Litis
Sece
Venturna
Fortune
Stranger
John M. Forbes
Bar Harbor social season blooms amid naval visit
Life at Bar Harbor opens with the White Squadron ships docking on Aug 1 as brass buttons lift social etiquette. Hotels strain under brisk demand while cottagers and rivalry hurt profits. Turkish minister Mavroyeni Bey hosts events, Tufts Glee Club performs, and private yachting flourishes. The Kebo Club发布s August schedule with races and dances, ending Aug 24 as warships linger and summer gaiety continues.
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Bar Harbor
Philadelphia
Petrel
Kebo Club House
Mavroyeni Bey
Bar Island
Herreshoff
Bay
Richmond
Rockland
Penobscot Bay
Boston
Louisburg
M. 3. Baich
Newport
St. Sauveur
Rodick’s
Grand Central
G. W. Goodwin
Baldwin
Miss Bullard
L. Hyde
M. BE. Crowell
A. Ay
E. and
W. Sullivan
G. W. Currier
W. Steinert
M. D. Butler
H.R. Knowles
J. A. Gray
N. Donovan
N. A. Smith
W. J. Shaw
J. M. Hawes
C. N. Weld
H. Balch
Dalton
Hubbard
G.H. Peters
Norcross
C. Robinson
Otis Norcross
LE. Sprague
Hooper
Alexander Mosely
J. H. Davis
Simcoe Kerr
Malvern
G. P
Miss Shattuck
F. I. Brown
R. Lawrence
Ogden Codman
Kebo Valley Club
Mavroyenl Bey
Washington
Kebo
Thirteen Dead in Fogbound Express Train Crash
In Syracuse a West Shore limited train from Chicago to Buffalo plowed into a freight train near Port Byron in dense fog. Thirteen Italian laborers died in the smoking car and crews battled flames as the wreckage burned alongside the Montezuma marshes. The accident injured many including engineer Ryan, and conductor Kanaly gave a cautious account of the scene.
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Syracuse
Chicago and St. Louis Limited
West Shore
Newark
Rochester
Buffalo
J. B. Kanaly
Patrick Ryan
East Buffalo
Michael Burgen
Macedon
Wagner
Marathon
Pocassis
New Foundland
Santiago
Port Byron
Montezuma
Saverio Scozzavava
Tompkins Cove
Niagara Falls
Lepeeaeymi
Thomas Tobin
Edward Connolly
Thomas Whitcomb
Boston
John F. Bowditch
Detroit
Prat
Michael Bergen
Alphonse Carilla
Coco Rocco
Thomas Melino
Joan Rosto
Veanzo Dilauri
Dominico Riccone
DomInico Sautilo
Antonio Scazzaffaya
John Grambott
Joseph M. Kershan
Winutiam J. Wivxey
James Cunska
St. Louis
Meyurs
Filmore Avenue
Frank Seiter
North Salina Street
Joan Preston
West Troy
Mr. Teior
West Point
Lewrce
Norwich
Angello Novelly
Rocco Augustino
Antonio Cobbella
Benjamin Pirrs
Oneonta
Lupris Camilli
Lurpis Agostino
Anico Cialony
Joseph Mascarelli
Mille Coparella
Giovanni Rossi
Rnico Agostino
Amasco Canzorino
John Schultz
George N. Saxoy
Hamilton
Guistino
Henry Tralone
William T. Wiley
Kanaly
The
Limited
England France China to Protect Subjects in China
London reports England and France are negotiating joint action to protect their subjects in China if needed. Germany is expected to join. Ottawa notes Canada will cancel one million dollars in North Shore bonds if Canadian Pacific matches with equal road improvements.
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England
France
China
London
Germany
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Ottawa
Ont
North Shore
Escaped Insane Convicts From State Asylum in Avupura
Nine insane convicts escaped from Ward 6 at the State Asylum in Avupura after overpowering attendants and seizing keys. Keeper Welch was stabbed and locked in a cell. Six fugitives were captured within the city by 10 am. three remain at large. a bystander, George Salvage, was stabbed in the hand during pursuit.
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Avupura
N. Y
Welch
George Salvage
Drill Shed for Newton High School Battalion Completed
A new drill shed behind Newton High School on Walnut Street is finished at a cost of 10 000 dollars. The 132 by 70 feet colonial style building seats 200 rifles with numbered compartments and pine gun racks. It features hardened North Carolina pine interior, heavy trusses, four porch entrances, two Boston heaters, and was built by Henry F. Ross.
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Walker
Cogswell
Rockwell
Hart
Horticultural Society
Jamaica Plain Gun Club
Raleigh
Army
Navy
Brooklyn
Somerville Cricket Club
Boston
New York
Cambridge
Post Office
Hosta
Adrill
Newton High School
Finance Committee
United States Senate
Newton
Walnut Street
Newtonville
Henry F. Ross
North Carolina
South Russia crops show mixed prospects in Aug report
The St. Petersburg dispatch notes improved crop prospects in South Russia with general yield near 68 percent and wheat around 75 percent of average. Rye is expected to fail, over 50 percent below average, while Volga provinces face blight and famine danger.
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South Russia
St. Petersburg
Volga
Evacuation of Egypt Talks Reported in Constantinople
The Standard's correspondent says Lord Salisbury declined to reopen negotiations with the Porte on Egypt. He cites opposition to any move during current opportunity and notes current delay in addressing the issue.
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Egypt
London
the Standard
Constantinople
Lord Salisbury
Call for cleaner streets in Boston a plea to aldermen
Citizens and taxpayers petition Mayor and Board of Aldermen urging cleanup of principal Boston streets, especially Washington, to protect business, health and property. Signatories include Ru White & Co, Jordan Marsh, Shreve Crump & Low, Ditson and many Washington Street firms and others across Winter and Tremont streets.
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Boston
Washington Street
New York City
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
White & Co
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Winter Street
Eal, Wiggins & Henderson
Shreve Crump & Low Co
Tremont Street
A. Shuman & Co
Summer Street
Hicelow
Bradshaw & Folsom
Wright & Ditson
Nathan Neal & Co
James Scott & Co
Spitz Bros. & Mark
George A. Fenno & Co
O. F. Sage
If. M. Darling & Co
Do H. McKenney & Co
Cobb, Jates & Yerxa
Lth Clothing Company
Washington Commonwea
Stacey, Adams & Co
Washington de J. de Barnaby Company
Charles Green & Co
Farnsworth & Co
Tatnam & Co
Franklin Crosby
George A. Plumer & Co
Joseph W. Parker & Co
Springer Bros., CO
N. Carter
Per Gray
A.W. Crosby & Son
Heny M. Burr & Co
Tied Schwarz
Horace Partridge & Co
Ldwin K. Howe
A. L. Lovejoy
J. H. Lewis
George A. Jackson
Barrett & Bro
Temple Place
Heed, Gowell & Coo
William H. Richardson
Enis J. Heyer
Federal Street
Streets Never in Such Good Condition Praise From Merchants
R Hollings & Co praise the new streets superintendent for excellent work at Washington and Tremont. CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.
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R. Hollings & Co
Washington
Tremont
Holln Washington
People's Party Platform and State Nominations Parade
At Springfield Ohio on August 6 the People's party opened with prayer by Rev E P Foster of Cincinnati and adopted a platform calling for labor rights, national bank abolition, free silver, government ownership of transport and land reform, free school books, and strict anti gambling laws. Henry Ficker nominated John Seitz for Governor with a full ticket including Franks Rist and D M Cooper among others.
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Springfield
E. P. Foster
Cincinnati
People’s Party
Committee On Permanent Organization
Hugh Cavanaugh
H. E. Hixson
Stark County
W. S. Roebuck
Mercer
North
East Orest
Treasury
United
Congress
United States
Standard Oil Company
Ohio
Ths
Henry Ficker
Pickaway
John Seitz
Seneca
Mr. Seitz
Frank Rist
D. M. Cooper
Tial V. Smith
Henry Wolf
Albert
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Union Pacific
A.A
Washington Cincinnati
N.L
Chicago
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Mansfield
Wrenn
North Conway
Hobart
Nahant
Treas
Ury
People’s Party of
New York State
Yarmouth
Herbert H. Steele
Worcester
Grand Army
John Palmer
Baluted
Hines
Hewins & Hollis, Outfitters
Hamilton Place
Job
Nat
Te Phelps
the Yachts OF
Shore Railroad
New York State Asylum
Liberty
Pawtucket
Allen Line
Nevada
J. Dalton
A. Jeffry
N. Munroe
W. 5. Manson
J. H. Ellis
J.C. Warprick
W. E. Buckingham
T. Bh.lbtbod
E. H. Webster
Eastern Yacht Club
Marblehead
Commodore Tucker
Sea Fox
Gordon Dexter
York Yacht Club
Bayadere
Thelma
Ada
Gloucester
Appeal For Relief
Paine’s
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People’s Party of the
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