Obstruction near Boston Harbor prompts call for quick removal
The Altonia struck an obstruction just outside Boston Harbor with prompt action urged. The Henry M. Whitney likewise reported a mysterious injury near the same point. If wrecks or unknown hazards exist near Boston Light they should be removed without delay to protect growing transatlantic trade and passenger service.
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Boston Harbor
Cunard
Altonia
Henry M. Whitney
Metropolitan Line
Boston Light
Boston
Europe
Farmers Expect Strong West Crops Despite Eastern Drought
The West faces a good year with large corn yields in Nebraska and Kansas. Estimates showed Nebraska at 300 million and Kansas at 340 million bushels before rain improved prospects toward 400 and 450 million respectively. Rain boosts confidence of a profitable year for farmers and related spending.
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Great West
Nebraska
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Post
Carnegie Suggested as British Justice of the Peace
The piece argues Andrew Carnegie could serve as a justicen of the peace in Sutherland county Britain. It notes the appointment was a ceremonial gifting of Dunrobin freedom last June and questions Carnegie’s eligibility as an American citizen though British-born. It contends his level head would fit rural magistracy and urges generosity toward his service abroad.
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Andrew Carnegie
Sutherland County
Great Britain
Duke of Sutherland
Carnegie
Dunroch
Royal Commission
Victoria
Mr. Carnegie
William Waldorf Astor
Bradley Martins
Public clash over Mattapan bridge track removal
The Mattapan bridge closure by the metropolitan park commissioners sparked public anger as tracks from the West Roxbury and Roslindale railway were not removed promptly by Boston city officials. Authorities admitted error after tracks were finally cleared, but residents suffered travel disruption blamed on officials from both bodies.
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Mattapan Bridge
Metropolitan Park “Commissioners
Boston
West Roxbury & Roslindale Railway
Mattapan
Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Observant Citizen Notes New Entertainers and Visitors in Boston
The column describes a street singer in Hamilton Place who begs for tips but balks at performing again after insufficient pay. It also notes a shy married couple on School Street sharing a brief kiss, and mentions Abe Goodman of Memphis praising Boston hospitality, with Rev. Dr. Kieran of St Patrick's in Boston en route home from the Provinces.
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Hamilton Place
Hubby
Goodby
Goody
City Hall
Washington Street
Wifey
Tremont Street
Abe Goodman
Memphis
Tenn
Boston
New York
Kieran
St. Patrick's
Philadelphia
Provinces
Figures Hint at Close Americans Cup Race Balance
An analysis of recent yacht trials suggests Defender is about ten minutes faster than Shamrock, with Vigilant and Britannia used as reference points. The math implies a tight Cup race, though wind luck and seamanship could swing the result.
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Newport
Charles Lipton
Prince of Wales
Britannia
Shamrock
Columbia
New York Yacht Club
Sandy Hook
Lottie Armstrong Chooses Love Over Bar Harbor Visit
In a Bar Harbor era tale, Lottie Armstrong prolongs staying at the old farm to pursue Edmund Roberts the hired man. A mountain storm bonds Lottie and Roberts as Robert Roylston’s rival romance ends with a wedding plan and a reconciliation.
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Eton
Roylston
Mamma
Robert Roylston
Lottie
Tifre
Bob Boylston
Armstrong Cottage
Miss Lottie
Mountains
Julia
Aunt Julia
Edmund Roberts
Plymouth
Lottie Armstrong
Mr. Roberts
Dobbin
Vemple
Ottie
Robert
Jon
Rob Boylston
Bar Harbor
Aggie Larkin
Hearta
Miss the Armstrong
Robert Boylston
Breakfast to supper menu with pea soup recipe
A newspaper fragment lists meals for a day including breakfast soup and dinner items such as broiled beefsteak green pea soup roast lamb and supper offerings. It also contains a recipe for green pea soup and a corn-cream style preparation, plus a line with the address 155 Fairmount ALR.
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Fairmount
Miss Jewett's Bi to the Editor of the Sir
A letter seeks correction of a plate issue and defends W Jewett and his brothers' bicycle manufacturing business. The writer disputes false entries and asserts membership in an old Brockton family as a popular local figure.
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Miss Jewett
Clayton Jewett
Brockton
Cage W. Jewett
Mies
Jewett Avenue
Des Moines Relative Quotes Homely Funston and Royal Gossip
A Des Moines relative recalls General Funston’s look and a tale of his Alaskan botany mission. Harvard plans a life size portrait of General Miles by Carolus Duran in University Hall while Miss Mary Goelet’s engagement rumors swing between American suitors and foreign royalty. Julia Dent Grant earns modest attention as Mrs. Potter Palmer maintains quiet social season with Friday dinners. Barr: Forres, the secretary of the Na-
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Carolus Duran
General Miles
University Hall
Harvard
Julia Dent Grant
Potter Palmer
Chicago Society
Notable Figures Named in National Society and Church News
The national sculpture society lists Miss Emily Yandell among its women sculptor members along with Mrs. H. H. Kitson of Boston and Miss Bessie Potter, now in New York. The Rev. William Worthington may accept a rector post in Rhode Island. A U S Senator from Arkansas is ill in London and travel to the continent is advised. Secretary and Mrs. Gage will spend summer at Chevy Chase in a prominent cottage.
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Tional Sculpture Society
Emily Yandell
H. H. Kitson
Boston
Bessie Potter
Yandell
New York
William Worthington
Lindsay Parker
St. Peter’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
St. Luke’s Church
East Greenwich
R. 1
United States
Ones
Arkansas
London
Continent
Gage
Chevy Chase
Waifs of Fun and Witty Snatches from Panels
A collage of quips and vignettes from popular culture and satire. Jokes touch on royalty avoiding royalties, poets sending pieces to magazines, a duel where seconds debate handshakes, a dialogue with a debutante’s father, and a Punch scene about spurred officers.
A Daily Charade from Boston Charades
A short riddle note from the Boston Charades column prints a two part charade. First clue describes a globe that strikes its victim oddly. Second hints at a thing loved by women at the ear. The full answer references Collins's novel, imprinting it clearly.
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Collins
The Mosquito Soliloquy At Hobart
A humorous verse narrated by a mosquito boasting its nocturnal prowess and mischief. The insect boasts about biting sleeping victims, eyeing a fat man with a broom, and reveling in chaos and public nuisance. The speaker revels in mischief, self descriptions, and the plan to depart as a fat bald head recedes.
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Hobart
Thirty-Third Degree Masons Meet in Cleveland Session
The United Supreme Council thirty third degree colored Scottish Rite Masons gather for their thirtieth annual session in Cleveland. Hon. John G. Jones of Chicago arrives to preside as most puissant foreign sovereign grand commander. Imperial grand council of Shriners to convene with Jones as imperial grand potentate. Magnus Robinson of Alexandria predicts a historic annal session.
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Cleveland
United Supreme Council
John G. Jones
Chicago
Ill
Imperial Grand Council
Aid
Order
Nae Owen
Altgeld Denies Comment On Ratios and Abandonment
Chicago August 6 John P. Altgeld denies an interview quote claiming he warned the patio might be abandoned or that the Democratic party could weaken on the ratio. He states his remarks from St Louis and Louisville reflect his sentiments and to abandon the ratio would abandon the cause.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Nantasket Sees Million Clams Eaten Amid Huge Crowd
At Nantasket Beach August 6 a conservative 100000 people gathered with no arrests through 9 PM as crowds swarmed hotel pavillions and steamers. An estimate suggests about one third ate clams, with 30 per person equaling roughly one million clams consumed. Charles Dunbar suffered a bruising fall from a tandem on Atlantic Hill.
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Nantasket
Mitchell
Charles Dunbar
Atlantic Hill
American beaten by Boers in Johannesburg incident
A colored American blacksmith was mistreated by three mounted Johannesburg police demanding a pass. He proved his American citizenship but was knocked down kicked and wounded. Dr Matthews displayed nine wounds and the crowd demanded justice. A warrant for arrest of the involved officers was issued.
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London
Johannesburg
Daily Mail
Kaffir
United States
Matthews
Field
Lombard
Over 100000 At Crescent Beach On First Sunday In August
Heat and humidity drew an enormous crowd from Boston to Revere Beach and Winthrop Beach. Estimates place over 100000 bathers and beachgoers from dawn to dusk, breaking prior records as Exoduses to the shore continued all afternoon amid promenaders bicyclists and lively coastal scenes.
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Boston
Revere Beach
Gomez Honored as Cuba’s General Reviews Peace Message
In Havana a mass meeting for General Maximo Gomez and his wife drew about 6000 attendees. A parade from Central Park ended at the Gomez home where the couple appeared at their doorway. Francisco Gonzales praised Senora Gomez as a symbol of peace while Gomez pledged service to Cuba for all Cubans.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Central Park
Cuba
DeWitt Talmage’s Son Debuts as Boston Preacher
The Rev Frank DeWitt Talmage son of the famed pulpit orator appeared first time as a preacher to a Boston congregation at Park Street.
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Park Street Church
Frank DeWitt Talmage
Boston
Park Street
Frank DE Witt Talmage
Carnegie Appointment as British Magistrate Sparks Debate
London Aug 6 Profound astonishment in ministerial circles as Andrew Carnegie the Pittsburg and New York steel magnate is named a justice of the peace for Sutherland shire The English constitution requires British subject status for magistrates prompting questions on the legality of the commission and whether Carnegie remains British subject despite living abroad The Duke of Sutherland announced the appointment amid the freedom of Norwas awarded to Carnegie and Parliament plans to examine the issue further.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
New York
Sutherlandshire
Duke of Sutherland
Lord Leutenant
Sutherland County
Skibo Castle
Carnegie
Norwach
Queen Victoria
England
Ridley
Home Secretary
Graham Murray
Commission of Peace
Thomas B. Curran
Dornoch
Mr. Carnegie
Talmage to Preach at Jefferson Park Church in Pastor’s Absence
The Rev. Mr. Talmage will preach at Jefferson Park Church in Chicago during the pastor’s absence. He is not a complete stranger to New England, having studied at Williams College and spoken publicly a decade ago at Young’s Hotel. Dr. Talmage preached yesterday morning from Exodus 1 and 12.
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Withrow
Talmage
Jefferson Park Church
Chicago
New England
Williams College
Young's Otel
Ingersoll Memorial in Chicago Praises and Mourns
About 1800 Chicago admirers gathered at Bruden Baker Halls to honor Robert G. Ingersoll. Veterans of his Civil War cavalry unit and the new Ingersoll Memorial Association spoke, calling him a personal character worthy of praise and mourning. The speakers described him as a friend and as a defender of agnostic views.
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Chicago
Robert G. Ingersoll
Brudebaker Halls
Ingersoll Memorial Association
Ingereall
Whitney's Steel Furnaces Contract Awarded in Halifax
A Sydney N S dispatch reports McManus Lowe and McManus of Halifax awarded the contract for excavating and laying the concrete foundation of the Whitney furnaces at about 150000 dollars.
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Halifax
N. S
Sydney
C. B
Whitney
McManus, Lowe & McManus
Labor Day Parade Approved by Central Labor Union
The Central Labor Union voted to hold a Labor Day parade after months of discussion and committee work. The route will serve Building Trades and the Central Labor Union, with Knights of Labor excluded. A separate fire department union shop arrangement, a saloon boycott, Bottlers and Drivers agreement, Sun strike support, and hatters committee notice were also discussed.
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Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
Building Trades
Knights of Labor
Frank S. Pickett
Writers’ Union
Joseph Paul
Electrical Workers
Thomas Hannon
Sewer Department
J. Frank O’hare
Pressmen
M. J. Murphy
Jeremiah Cronan
Municipal
Russell
Fire Department of
Boston
Schefel
Eliot Street
Steamer City Nears Sinking Off Lake Michigan
The passenger steamer City of Grand Rapids with 200 aboard narrowly escaped foundering thirty five miles from Milwaukee. Water flooded the hold from many leaks as pumps failed. engineers rigged a pump just before reaching South Haven at six this morning.
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Milwaukee
South Haven
Mich
City
Quiet in Cleveland as military withdrawal announced
Cleveland reports an imminent withdrawal of all military forces perhaps by tomorrow night. The city has had a remarkably quiet day since the strike began with violence ceasing entirely and no new outbreaks anticipated. Merchants' pledge to resist boycotts has boosted local patronage.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Eiffel Tower Struck by Severe Thunderstorm
Paris reports a severe thunderstorm last evening struck the Eiffel Tower lightning conductor ten times. A thunderbolt set the Jeannet factory ablaze and damaged the Ceinture railway while many buildings sustained minor injuries and numerous trees were scorched.
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Parig
Eifffel
Ceinture
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