Pope debates immigration and American democracy
Rome reports Professor O Gorman of Washington University met the Pope who questioned the university and its studies and discussed Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Keane. High clerics oppose Cahensly schemes and emphasize Americanizing immigrants and church reform. Parocchi envisions a democratic, independent Catholic town and a reforming pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
O’gorman
Washington University
Ireland
Keane
Herr Cahensly
America
Rampolla
Cardinal Gibbons
Treland
Cardinal Parocchi
Parochhi
Fashionable Chelsea Wedding of Hopkins and Oppenheimer
Miss Elsie Clara Hopkins and Mr. C Philip Oppenheimer wedded at St John s Episcopal Church Chelsea in a ceremony led by Rev Daniel L Odeil. The couple, with palm adorned pulpit and bridal procession, plan to reside near Leicester England after a reception at 9 Franklin Street Chelsea and a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Chelsea
Elsie Clara Hopkins
Alfred Hopkins
C. Philip Oppenheimer
Leicester
England
Daniel L Odeil
Jere Campbell
Café Oulait
Edward Hopkins
Walter L. Martin
Bert'j. Martin
George Bryden
Franklin Street
Oppenheimer
Race problem settled by Grand Army encampment debate
Dermoit Mich Aug 6 The Grand Army of the Republic adopted a resolution after an emotional session denying a separate colored department in Louisiana and Mississippi. William Warner chaired the committee urging no color based department and preserving unity. Captain John Palmer elected commander in chief, with Weissart Smedberry and others filling top posts as the encampment favored continued equal membership and loyalty across color lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dermoit
Mich
Grand Army
William Warner
Missouri
Louisiana
Mississippi
Grand Army of the Republic
Decatur
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Union Army
Department of Louisiana
Department of
John Palmer
Albany
N. Y
Palmer
Weissart
Smedberry
Hurst
M. Dutfield
Michigan
T. S. Clarkson
Nebraska
B. Payne
Florida
Benjamin T. Stevenson
Connecticut
National Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War
E. H. Williams
Indiana
Congress
Staten Island
New York Volunteers
Battle of
Five Forks
New
State Capitol
Lew Bartlett
The Mackerel Catchers in Gloucesster Strike Scarcity Tale
Gloucester reports a historic fish shortage with mackerel at center stage. The article traces tariff battles, monopoly influence, and policy shifts that hurt American fishermen and raise prices. It notes dwindling New England fleet, declining Massachusetts catches since 1830s, and dealer manipulation pushing fishermen to Boston buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
New England
Canada
Cleveland
Friends of Moropoly
Boston
Portland
United States
Massachusetts
Francis A. Walker
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Port Hood
Cape Breton
Campbell
H. M. S. Devastation
Nova Scotia
New York
Philadelphia
Provinces
Starvation in Madras Districts Amid Drought
In Madras Aug 6 famine looms as Chingleput and North Arcot see no rains while heat rages. Standing crops wither and perish, livestock die in large numbers, and relief is sought by all strata including high caste natives. The scarcity affects both poor and affluent families in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
India
Chingleput
North Arcot
Presidency
Three Dead In Champlain Excursion Train Disaster
Champlain New York, Aug 6 Henry La Mountain died today, bringing deaths to three from yesterday's excursion train wreck. Sidney Williams of Moore is not expected to live, Henry W. Swett of Eljen s burg is seriously hurt, and Miss Lewis of Irona has a likely permanent spine injury. About thirty others were injured. The engineer attributes the crash to air brake failure.
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Champlain
N. Y
Henry la Mountain
Sidney Williams
Moore
Henry W. Swett
Eljensburg
Miss Lewis
Irona
Destructive Fires Ravage Epping and Boston Workshop
A large fire in East Epping New Hampshire destroyed nine houses and damaged eight, with Henry Dawson's cottage start point. Firefighters from Epping and Manchester aided, but losses top about $10,000. Harry Newhall and C A Palmer suffered injuries from the blaze. Separately, a late fire at 29 West First Street South Boston, owned by David Short, caused $500 damage to a two story carpenter shop.
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East Eppine
N. H
Henry Dawson
Wesley Park
Epping
Manchester
Harry Newhall
Malden
Mass
Rand C. A. Palmer
New York
Dawson
West First Street
South
Boston
David Short
Arrested for Forgery In Holden After Bank Check Fraud
Worcester August 6 Herbert H Steele 27 was arrested in Holden for passing a 96 60 forged Sprague National Bank Brooklyn check at Central National Bank last Saturday. He had a trunk full of checks rubber type and ink and a Butler signature check from Lowell National Bank. Steele once worked in Worcester but drifted to New York, calling himself a mechanical engineer.
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Worcester
Herbert H. Steele
Holden
Central National Bank
Sprague National Bank of
Brooklyn
N. Y
Schawlbach Cycle Company
F. K. Smith
Steele
Benjamin F. Butler
Lowell National Bank
Boston
General Butler
New York
National Amateur Rowing Regatta Entries Listed
Washington hosts August regatta entries for August 18 and 19 with clubs such as Atlanta Boat Club New York Athletic Club Fairmount Philadelphia Columbia Washington Potomac Arlington Neptune Ariel Detroit Vesper Bayside Toronto and many more in eight oar senior and junior events plus pair oar double sculls and single scull races. Names include Bradford Lergin Carney Hawkins and Hedley among numerous club representatives and multiple Canadian and American crews.
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Washington
Atlanta Boat Club
New York
New York Athletic Club
Fairmount Rowing Association
Philadelphia
Columbia Athletic Club
Argonaut Rowing Club
Toronto
Ont
Minnesota Boat Club
St. Paul
Vesper Boat Club
Catlin Boat Club
Chicago
Albany Rowing Club
Albany
Manhattan Athletic Club
Bayside Rowing Club
Varuna Boat Club
Brooklyn
Bradford Boat Club
Joseph W. Lergin
Institute Boat Club
Edward J. Carney
Potomatic Athletic Club
C. C. Smithson
James Henderson
Metropolitan Rowing
R. McKay, Jr
Atalanta Hoat Club
William Paulton
Crescent Boat Club
O. W. Dyer
Seawanhaka Boat Club
John F. Dailey
Ravenswood Boat Club
J. Haggerty
Neptune Boat Club
Thomas J. Brierly
Alban Rowing Club
Peter J. McManus
New Yor Athletic Club
M. J. Austin
P. J. Fleming
Acanackanook Boat Club
James L. Perry
Central Boat Club
John J. Carey
Columbia Boat Club
W. J. Snyder
Argonaut Servie Club
Canada
A. A. McKay
Anada
LA Eee
Toronto Rowing Club
Joseph Right
Metropolitan Rowing Club
E. N. Atherton
Y Hl Carney
Edwin Hedley
Joseph W. Bergin
Harry Campbell
Lawrence Canoe Club
William Caffrey
Frederick Hawkins
Vruna Boat Club
George Freth
Loronty
Waterspout Hits Azores Island Killing Six
A waterspout struck a Azores island in Lisbon on August 6 causing immense damage and killing six people among residents and visitors. Local authorities coordinated relief as crews assessed the scene and searched for survivors.
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Lisbon
Azores
Late Ship News From New York and Nearby Ports
Maritime notices from New York and Newburyport detail arrivals and departures including steamers Manhattan H F Dimock Gelatea Langor Mark Pendleton Lizzie Lane and other vessels. A new steam yacht Chetolah owned by Captain Charles Lunt completed a trial trip costing about 75000 with mahogany interior and brass fittings. Several schooners and brigs sailed for New York Boston Hamburg and Yarmouth with mixed cargoes and crews.
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New York
H M Whitney
Hallett
Boston
Exter City
Weiss
Bristol
Blenhenn
Chadwick
Hamburg
George Davis
Harvey
Windsor
Edis Lafetta
Whittaker
St John
Cerdic
Cora Maby
Fibiey
Northern Light
Redding
Nellie Bruce
Somerville
Manhattan
Portland
H F Dimock
Sche Gelatea
St Johbn
Mark Pendleton
Lizzie Lane
Langor
Pocasset
Rockert
Mass
Henry A Taber
New Bedford
Mary Erosby
Nantucket
State of Nevada
Glasgow
Columbia
Kepler
Antwerp
H M Whitey
Wilkesbarre
Edward D
Yarmouth
Newburyport
Soes
Young
U Dnranti
Parece
Calais
R Huntly
Howard
Newark
Davida
Newcomb
Barkentine S¢eter
Skaling
Information Wanted for Biographical Notices in Annals Volume
The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association seeks biographical details for about 800 members who died from March 1860 to present. Relatives can aid by sending addresses to the secretary at Mechanics Building, Huntington Avenue, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Association
Mechanics Building
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Window Gardening Exhibition Draws Young Exhibitors
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts a midsummer window plants show on Saturday August 8 at the North Bennett Street Industrial School. Children are urged to attend with their plants as judges will award prizes for best display. Plants must be delivered to the committee by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
North Bennett Street Industrial School
William Minot, Jr
Josiah Bradlee
Frederick W. Bradlee
Frederic Stone
Los
Salem
Essex
Boston Post
Boston
Rollin FE. Hannon
Esquire
J. T. Mahoney
Register
British Charitable Society Holds Quarterly Meeting
The British Charitable Society met at Young's Hotel with Mr. Thomas Merrills presiding. The society spent $75 on charitable purposes in the past quarter and gave thanks to the committee for a dinner held on May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Charitable Society
Young’s Hotel
Thomas Merrills
McKenzie and Gardner Wed at Cambridge Home
John T. McKenzie and Sadie Gardner married at the bride’s home in Cambridge No. 240 Mount Auburn Tree. Rev. James F. Spaulding officiated with Charles Hapgood as best man and May Gardner as bridesmaid. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Reading after a tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’kenzie-Gardner
John T. McKenzie
Sadie Gardner
Charles W. Gardner
Mount Auburn Tree
Cambridge
James F. Spaulding
Christ Church
Charles Hapgood
May Gardner
Reading
Canadian Trade Talks With Jamaica Suffer Freight Hurdle
Ottawa Aug 6 The Hon George Solomon of Jamaica says he is in Canada to discuss trade with Finance Minister George E Foster. He notes Foster invited Jamaica to enter trade relations and suggested removing 25 percent sugar duties, but the budget removed all sugar duties. Solomon argues freight costs from Montreal hinder gains, as 40 to 60 cents compares unfavorably with New York at 35 cents.
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Jamaica
Ottawa
Ont
George Solomon
George E. Foster
Canada
Montreal
New York
City of Paris Aims For Fast Return From Queenstown
Special to the Post reports the Inman steamer City of Paris sails from Queenstown to New York today for its last fast voyage of the year. Steamshipmen expect a record run and wagers indicate City of Paris may beat the Majestic in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Post
Inman
City of Paris
Queenstown
Majestic
Maritime Exchange
Man killed crossing at Wallingford station
MeriIpEN Conn Aug 6 Frank Bohan 25 a Wallingford Hotel clerk was instantly killed this morning at Hall Avenue crossing of the Consolidated road. He drove onto the track after a north bound freight cleared. His wagon was struck by the Hudson River express freight. the horse was badly injured and a Swedesboy with him had an arm broken and internal injuries.
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Meriipen
Frank Bohan
Wallingford
Hall Avenue
Consolidated Road
Bohan
Actor pugilist confined on voyage to Sydney
The Alameda arriving from Australia reports the Mariposa met near Auckland on July 18. John L. Sullivan’s theatrical troupe was aboard bound for Sydney. Sullivan reportedly drank excessively on arrival in Auckland, leading Captain Hayward to confine him in a cabin.
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Pugilist
San Francisco
Australia
Auckland
N. Z
John L. Sullivan
Sydney
Sullivan
Haywards
Telephone Along the Coast for Lifesaving Service
General Superintendent Kimball directs a coastwide telephone network for the Life Saving Service from Narragansett Pier to Watch Hill Rhode Island with a station at Black Rock midway between Point Judith and Narragansett Pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kimball
The
Life Saving Service
Rhode Island
Narragansett Pier
Watch Hill
Black Rock
Point Judith
Criticism and Fiction from the Saturday Remeiw
A lively critique of Mr. Howells and his criticism as it echoes across continents. The piece notes Howells’s ambitious claims about fiction elevating art, assesses his targets from Thackeray to Balzac, and laughs at the British tone and American reception while praising Canon Farrar as a rare righteous voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf Sullaun Solimann
Serendib
W. D. Howells
Mr. Howells
Milton
John
Europe
Tobbee
M. Scherer
Jack
Cathedra Novo Kboracensi
Scott
Balzac
le Pere Goriot
Canon Farrar
Queer Ways of Dying in Vesuvius and Other Tales
An illustrated London News piece surveys bizarre deaths from history and legend, from volcanic vents to royal mishaps and jail fever. It lists emperors, nobles, and commoners killed by unusual causes, then notes an upcoming international congress on accident insurance to be held in Berne September 21–26 with delegates from major nations.
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James Payn
Illustrated London News
Mount Vesuvius
Black
Empedocles
Pliny
Anastasius
Gaius
Johann
Constantinople
Tarquinius Priscus
Charles I
Navarre
Henry I
Spain
Pope Clement VII
Adrian VI
Heraclius
Anacreon
Oxford
Tavistock
Plumstock
Chile
Devonshire
Dartmoor
Berne
England
France
Germany
Holland
Austria
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
United States
Rice's Evangeline Full Dress Rehearsal Tonight
The Boston Theatre will host a full dress rehearsal of Rice's musical extravaganza Evangeline this evening ahead of its season opening Saturday night. The performance marks the official premiere sequence at the venue with audiences awaiting the operatic production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Boston Theatre
Carriage Firm D. W. Haydock Assigned in St Louis
The D. W. Haydock Company, carriage manufacturers, has assigned assets and liabilities totaling 125000 dollars in St Louis on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriage Manufacturers
St. Louis
D. W. Haydock Company
Arresting an Emperor in Munich English Garden
The Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria was stopped by a gruff Bavarian park guard while strolling in Munich. Mistaken for a common offender, he was escorted to the guard house, then pardoned by Baron Malsen. The guard’s fear turned to gratitude after a promise of later employment.
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N. S
Francis Joseph of
Austria
Munich
Archduchess
Gisela
Prince Leopold of
Bavaria
Regent’s Palace
Francis Joseph
Old
Baron Malsen
Old Park
Saint Joseph
Cerberus
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Holland Blacker
Housewright
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Taylor
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Cooper
Geo
Passsron
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John Springer
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N.Y
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Sierra Nevada
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Union Con
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Broadway
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Johns Neee CO
F.W. Prescott & CO
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Middlesex
John Joseph Dasnoiys
Madaleine Dasnoit
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Ommonweilth
Lawson Valentine
Mountainville
Lucy H. Valentine
Nathan T. Pulliper
Gosten
Grong M. Brooks
S. H. Folsom
Asst. Register
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Massachawww Setts
Susan Maguire
Jabez A. Sawyer
Grorce M. Brooks
Massachus Setts
Frederic H. Bradlee
Nahant
Said County
Testate
Commonwealth OF Massachussetts
Suffolk
Henry W. Frost
Darwin E. Ware
Joan W. McKim
Elijah George
William H. Kennard
George Underwood
William Percy Kennard
Herbert Nash
William Parry Kennard
Eliza B. Berackett
Urial Adams
Joan B. Hayes
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Daniel O'Connell
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Margaret Wallace
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Santa Fe Copper Company
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