Storm Struck North Shore with Heavy Rain Damage
A severe rainfall battered the North Shore with washouts in Revere Beachmont and Winthrop. Storm lasted from 9 AM to after 2 PM with streets flooding like rivers. Beachmont depot flooded, sewer lid removed, two feet of water in the cellar, pumping required. Crest Avenue and Atlantic Avenue roads severely damaged. Revere damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars.
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North Shore
Revere
Beachmont
Winthrop
Winthrop Avenue
Crest Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Cloudburst Floods Lynn Causing Major Loss
Heavy rain yesterday noon caused flash flooding across Lynn. Central business basements flooded, gasolined lamp ignited, burning gasoline on water caused over $1,000 in dry goods loss. Murphy Bros shoe factory and Tele and M V Bresnahan companies suffered extensive water damage totaling about $10,000 overall.
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Lynn
Thomas W. Fs
Murphy Bros
Union
M. F. S Tip Company
Sman Heel Company
Theuilding
Severe Storm Destroys Waterbury Streets and Goods
Waterbury Conn August 7 storms caused $10000 in damage as two heavy rainfalls flood streets and cellars. Naugatuck and Mad Rivers overflowed while Great and Little Brooks burst their banks. Merchants suffer losses and the post office cellar and the new almshouse roof were damaged by water.
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Waterbury
Conn
Storms Strike New York Pier as Priscilla Arrives
The August forenoon storms hit New York and surrounding waters with lightning and thunder. The Sound steamer Priscilla from Fall River docked at Murray street pier at 7. A flash struck the after mast, shattering the topmast and propelling debris down to the main steel shaft, then the lightning seemingly dispersed.
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New York
Priscilla
Fall River Line
Murray Street
James Taylor
Strang Locke nuptials in South Braintree home
Mr Lewis C Strang assistant city editor of the Boston Journal and Miss Martha W Locke daughter of Amos W Locke of South Braintree were married yesterday noon at the bride’s parents home Rev A H Ross of the Congregational Church South Braintree performed the ceremony The bridesmaids were Agnes C Locke Marion E Strang best man Frank N Bemis Relatives and friends attended including Dr and Mrs Clinton W Strang Robert Strang Nellie I Simpson Weeks Pratt Hunt Alice Holbrook Gilbert Nellie E Dyer Channing Fernald
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Lewis C. Strang
Boston Journal
Martha W. Locke
Amos W. Locke
South Braintree
A. H. Ross
Congregational Church of
Agnes C. Locke
Marion E. Strang
Bridgeport
Clinton W. Strang
Bridgeport, Conn
Robert Strang
Nellie I. Simpson
Charlestown
Weeks
Boston University
Pratt and Hunt
Weymouth
Alice Holbrook
Gilbert
Nellie E. Dyer
Salem
Channing Fernald
Quincy
Couple United in Marriage at Franklin Street Lynn
Miss Emmie J Felch and Frederick S Rankin wed at 2 percent Franklin street Lynn with Rev T B Johnson officiating last night. A large gathering of friends witnessed the ceremony and presented many valuable gifts to the newlyweds. Both are young with wide acquaintance networks.
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Emmie J. Felch
Frederick S. Rankin
T. B. Johnson
Franklin Street
Lynn
Man Dies From Exposure Near Highland Station
Early today Frank Waite of Hancock street heard distress calls from the grave back of his house and found a man in agony who died shortly after. The doctor cites exposure as the likely cause. In the victim’s pocket were three keys a pocket book fragment and a scrap reading Pulsie E Berre Lynn Boston Danvers.
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Reading
Frank Waite
Hancock Street
Highland Station
Pulsie E. Berre
Lynn
Boston
Danvers
American Wringer Co. offers wringers and sweepers for home and shop
The American Wringer Co located at 12 and 15 Broadway extension manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs on all kinds of wringers and sweepers are provided. Orders by mail are promptly attended to and telephone Tremont 764 available for contact.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
North Enders push action against Bay State Gas nuisance
North End residents and their representatives vow a battle against the Bay State Gas Company plant on Commercial Street over a long running nuisance. They cite pervasive stench dense smoke and health concerns with support from Dr. Durgin and Dr. Burden and call for decisive government action despite empty assurances from the gas works.
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North
North Enders
Board of Health
Bay State Company
Durgin
Snow Hill
POST
Daniel J. McLaughlin
Dorchester
Edward P. Clark
Charles
Clark
Addicks
Gas House
Whelton
King
West End Boat Club
Ernest Burden
Boston Floating Hospital
North End
Waltham Strike at Boston Manufacturing Company
The Boston Manufacturing Company mill in Waltham faces a continuing strike now sweeping the plant with 1300 workers. dolphers and boarding room carriers demand higher wages, threatening closure if unresolved. Superintendent Bailey says strikers left without notice, and while agent Goodale is away, officials expect an amicable settlement when he returns. The youths lead the action, with older workers sympathizing but not sharing the grievance.
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Waltham
Boston Manufacturing Company
Bailey
Agent Goodale
Final Words Note as Maria Barberi Appeal Affects Judge
New York August 7 Maria Barberi appeal likely decided in November with new trial possible in January or February if lower court verdict is reversed. Barberi no longer fears execution and speaks freely under Matron Vincent. She was taught Catholic ritual and shows uneven secular education. A strange necktie for her lawyer is completed. Pardon petitions reach about 60,000 with daily arrivals.
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New York
Maria Barberi
Vincent
Cataldo
Cape Porpoise skate tale caps fishing trip yarn
North Shore notables M Libbey and George M Ingles return from Cape Porpoise with high notes of catches and a 450 pound skate story. Winthrop Yacht Club gears for Saturday race with over 500 dollars in prizes. St John’s fair at Ocean Spray Bijou wraps with tableaux and music, closing concert dances. Epworth League garden party succeeds despite weather. St Paul’s Beachmont Ladies Missionary Society hosts papers, tea, and music. New Winthrop Hotel weekly hop draws prominent beach residents.
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M. Libbey
George M. Ingles
Revere
Cape Porpoise
Mr. Libbey
William Conquest
Conquest
Brother Ingles
Winthrop Yacht Club
Boston
Clifford
Snow’s Arch Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Winthrop
Lawrence Neebe
Warnock Cottage
Frank Ross
Walter Hawkins
Emma _ Spencer
Harry Berrill
William Spencer
E. W. Woods
Wellesley
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Nathan Dolman
Herbert Floyd
A. C. Thompson
G. F. Churchill
Nellie Bacon
Ladies’ Missionary Society
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Beachmont
Missee Learnard
Pythians Outing At Bass Point Nahant Aug 7 Second Massachusetts Regiment
The Second Massachusetts Regiment Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias and Eastern Past Chancellors Association held an outing at Bass Point Nahant with 250 members and families despite rain. Members from multiple Boston, Gloucester, Revere and Fall River units attended along with invited dignitaries, a dinner at Bass Point House, and a 5 pm parade on the lawn.
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Boston Company
R. E. Macfarlane
Gloucester Company
Fitz E. Oakes
Eagle Company
Revere
Strout
Eastman
John Smith
McKinley
Manchester
N. H
John H. Abbott
Fall River
John W. Wiggin
Boston
Holman
Taunton
J.C. Gray
Brockton
H. C. Tewksbury
Henry C. Allen
Willis B. Crowell
Paul M. Foss
Charles A. Cross
Lowell
Roxbury
G. M
E. K.holman
Championships at Worcester For A A U Meet
The N E A A A U championship is set for Worcester on September 28. The date allows college athletes time to train and prepare for the event.
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Worcester
Mr Peabodys Last Rejoinder on Mrs Dietrich Letter
The writer rebuts Mrs Dietrichs claims about women and infants in voter rights, defends the Barberi case against alleged innocence, disputes evidence, and argues against punishing criminals who are not voters. He questions Dietricks logic and warns about extending suffrage to infants.
Peabody Letter Attacks Suffrage Debate in 1895 Boston
Frederick W. Peabody of Boston objects to Henry B. Blackwell and Woman’s Journal coverage of suffrage, arguing the judge’s death sentence in a murder case was proper. He warns of women’s political dominance and urges Massachusetts men to abdicate power, framing women as leading the state toward caprice rather than law. The letter, dated August 5, 1895, condemns feminized suffrage rhetoric and defends traditional legal outcomes.
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Henry B. Blackwell
Blackwell
Moses Blackwell
Land of
Egypt
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Frederick W. Peabody
Boston
Woman's Journal editor attacks Peabody on suffrage and juries
Alice Stone Blackwell argues against Mr. Peabody in the Post, contending that sympathy can sway juries and men are not uniformly fit to vote. She cites Barberi, liquor law repeal, and historical cases to defend women’s equal political standing and challenge the idea that female jurors must be harsher or more lenient.
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Post
Frederick W. Peabody
Massachusetts
Boston
California
Waverley
Peabody
France
James
England
London School Board
Macmillan’s Magazine
Macmillan
Maybrick
America
New York
Mr. Peabody
Maria Barberi
Womfen
Cataldo
New York State
Alice Stone Blackwell
Georgeville
P. Q
Canada
The Juror Question and Women Suffrage in Canada
In this Canadian reflection, the author critiques using juries as a test for women’s suffrage, arguing that gender biases cut both ways. It cites cases of violence against women, the lack of female jurors influencing justice, and a debate over whether women’s voting rights would affect legal outcomes. The piece ends by noting municipal suffrage discussions in Georgeville, Canada, and urges focusing on the core issue.
Fred C. Blake MIA in Peabody drugs and embezzlement
Fred C. Blake, a driver for Stephen Grant's grocery team in Peabody, has vanished. He allegedly embezzled about $200 by withholding payments from customers and crediting small books while not reporting receipts. He leaves a wife and two children in hardship. alcohol spent his funds.
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Peabody
Fred C. Blake
Stephen Grant
Blake
Grant
Bound 10 Bride of Abington Couple Missing Reportedly Married
Alice Raymond an Abington Tack Company employee has vanished from Lake street with Edward Gardner. Parents opposed their engagement and elopement is suspected as police seek the missing pair who friends say plan to wed and return soon.
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Abington
Alice Raymond
Abington Tack Company
Lake Street
Edward Gardner
Miss Raymond
Young Gardner
Governor Receives Shoes From Brockton Maker
Harry W. Mooney, a Brockton shoe maker, called on Governor Greenhalge and presented him with new shoes. Mooney planned a country tour visiting state governors to measure feet and produce personalized footwear.
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Harry W. Mooney
Brockton
Greenhalge
Mr. Mooney
Boston Rides You Pay High For Moving Sidewalks
An official commission compares streetcar fares in cities abroad and at home. Budapest and Berlin charge around 2.5 cents per ride, London and Liverpool show low costs, while Boston and New York pay far more for transportation. The piece notes Detroit reform under Mayor Pingree, a proposed 2-cent Boston fare, and a rail race from London to Aberdeen. It also mentions local issues with engine whistles near Cowessit, Fitchburg railroad news, and upcoming Knights Templar visits to Boston.
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Boston
Budapest
Hungary
Berlin
Germany
Detroit
Pingree
London
Liverpool
Birmingham
Frank Parsons
New York
Scotland
England
London & Northwestern Railway
West Coast
Aberdeen
Boston & Providence
Cowessit
McAlpin
Fitchburg Railroad
New York & New England
Norwich
Knights Templars
Shirley
Ayer
Littleton
West Acton
Marlboro
Hudson
Rockbottom
South Acton
Mansfield
Central Vermont Railroad
Smith
Belchertown
Massachusetts
Vermont
Sunday Post Dolls Spark Reader Demand
The Sunday Post promotes collectible dolls included with next issue, titled Paterfamilias, featuring ten colors and clever design. Readers are urged to pre-order to secure two dolls with each copy, promising unique and simple dolls that outshine other newspapers.
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the Sunday Post
Bostonians Sail to Europe on Teutonic and Friesland
Passengers from Boston aboard the White Star Teutonic to Liverpool include George H. Ames, Frederick A. Hasserick, R. M. Dean, Joseph Gill, R. R. Sheldon, James Jackson and Jr, Mrs. H Winsor, A Mathews, Osborne Howes, Walter Eales. On the Red Star Friesland bound for Antwerp sail Frank D. Chester, Mrs. Lewis Flanders, Mrs. M. F. Chester, A. G C Titcomb, Mrs. Titcomb, Master Albert Clement Titcomb, S. R. Fleet, George E. Lull, W. J. G. Myers.
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Liverpool
New York
Teutonic
George H. Ames
Frederick A. Hasserick
R.M. Dean
Joseph Gill
R. R. Sheldon
James Jackson
James Jackson, Jr
H. Winsor
A. Mathews
Osborne Howes
Walter Eales
Red Star Line
Friesland
Antwerp
Frank D. Chester
Lewis Flanders
M. F. Chester
A. GC. Titcomb
Titcomb
Albert Clement Titcomb
S. R. Fleet
George E. Lull
W. J. G. Myers
Big Business at Post Office in July 1895
The Boston post office report shows a remarkable rise in July receipts. For July 1895 the income reached $206,461.21, up 1734 percent from the corresponding month in 18% and vastly higher than 1854, 1893, and 1892 figures.
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Boston Post Office
O Keefe death notice from Everett August seventh
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Bridget O Keefe, wife of John P O Keefe, and lists her parents as the late William Dooley. The notice provides funeral arrangements with mass and church details, mentioning St Marys Church services.
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O’keefe
Everett
O’ Keefe
John P. O'Keefe
Cata
Bridget
William Dooley
Vile Avenue
Enue
St. Mary's
Good Spirits and the Kentuckian View of Morale
The piece contrasts how a Kentuckian, a spirit ualist, and an average man value good spirits. For the everyday reader, good spirits hinge on practical helps like Py een How to insured good after meals, a Ripani Tabule described as essential for postmeal ease.
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Pyeen
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Mass, Dental CO
Tremont Row
Eorge E. Barnard
Telefactory
M. V. Bresnahan
Munroe Street
Ogether
Strang
Locke
Carton
Hood
Hood’s
Waltham Strike
Boston Mill
Mrs. Dietrick
John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute
If Winter St
Pythians
Bass Point
Barberi
Dietrich
Sun
Lucania Sarno
Canal Street
Boston World
Mass
United States
John Duncan’s Sons
N. Y
Worcestershire
Woman's Journal
Fred GC
Blake Missing
New England Mutual Life Insurance Agimenes
Ben J. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
S&s
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court AT
Cape Central
C. Baker
the Post
Brighton St
Butler & CO
Causeway St
Bostonians
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