Catholic Total Abstinence Union adopts excise focused platform
At the New York convention the Catholic Total Abstinence Union approved a majority report backing strict Sunday liquor bans and laws to curb intoxicants. It condemned liquor sales in some circles but avoided explicit censure of St Vincent’s Abbey beer. The assembly elected James Cleary as president and chose officers, concluding with a prayer and pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Father O’brien
Corrigan
Mer. Satoilli
St. Vincent’s Abbey
United States
Holy Father
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Balmore
ST. Louis
Charlotte Smith
Boston
James F. Brennan
Mt. Carmel
Conn
John O’brien
Minnesota
Brennan
Leonora Lake
William McMahon
Alexander P. Doyle
Pauliss Fathers
Father Elliott
Deserters Join Cuban Rebels Reported In Las Villas
Key West dispatch reports Marcos Garcia mayor of Sancti Spiritus and Count of Lersundi joining Cuban rebels. Their followers may muster 600 and 2000, though exaggerations exist. Indications say Las Villas and nearby provinces fall under patriots as Roloff and Sanchez expeditions land near Tayabacoa. Havana fears attack and martial law may be declared as fortifications rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Havana
Marcos Garcia
Saricti Spiritus
Lersundi
Las Villas
Roloff
Sanchez
Camaguey
Santiago de Cuba
Tayabacoa
Sancti Spiritus
Puentes Grandes
Santa Clara
Senor
Pedro Mirallas
Campos
Caledonian Games At Boston Caledonian Club Picnic
Open professional events at the West Roxbury grove picnic on Thursday draw strong entrys with about a hundred in the dozen events. Exciting 100 yard dash trials seem likely with at least twelve starters in the mile and five mile runs. The committee plans dancing all day and dedicates the new dance hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Caledonian Club
New Grove
West Roxbury
Tennis at Newport Amateur Court Tournament Planned
Newport R I August 9 If enough entries come in an amateur court tennis tournament will be held at the Casino late next week Promoter Fiske Warren of Boston is at work With possible entrants including Harvard’s George R Fearing Jr Hollis Hunnewell Jr J S Tooker L M Stockton Edward Bulkley T Suffern Taier E A Thompson and W Chanler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Fiske Warren
Boston
George R. Fearing, Jr
Harvard College
Hollis W. Hunnewell, Jr
J. S. Tooker
L. M. Stockton
Edward Bulkley
Paret Captures New Hampshire Senior House Tennis Bowls
J H Paret of New York defeats H G Bixby of Nashua in straight sets to win the state championship bowl and the singles trophy at Centre Harbor New Hampshire. Paret also takes a silver cup for singles as the event wraps with doubles and consolation results noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Harbor
N. H
J. H. Parét
New York
Nashua
New Hampshire
Paret
Bixby
J. B. Read
Cambridge
Read
Williston
Jennings
Hawes
Mansfield
Shaw
Wise
Wrightington
McDuffie
H. G. Bixby
Chace Defeats Wrenn at Norwood Park Tennis Tourney
Chace beat Wrenn as Norwood Park hosts a tense day. Stevens won one game against Larned in a three set match while Larned displayed flawless form with fast accurate shots. Foote defeated Parker by default after Foote led early, leaving Wrenn Stevens Chace Larned tied for first going into tomorrow.
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Long Branch
N. J
Norwood Park
Wrenn
Chace
Stevens
Larned
Parker
Foote
A. E. Foote
New Haven
W. G. Parker
New York
W. A. Larned
Summit
Richard Stevens
Hoboken
Malcolm Chace
Providence
R. D. Wrenn
Chicago
Mabel Wins in 2:27 Pace at Concord Driving Park
At Concord New Hampshire on August 9 the largest crowd of the meet watched Mabel win the 2:27 pace in straight heats despite Ned and Jeddie as favorites. Cobden captured the 2:24 trot with strong late work, while Walter J. took one heat and the field showed slow times in the following races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Driving Park
Ned
Jeddie
Mabel
Walter J
Cobden
Blk. m
Keeler
Skinner
Cescue
Brewster
Mfarston
Dinree A
Tou Cone
Dore
Ch. G
C. ¥. Clay
Orice Sicuas Tienes
Newflower
B. H
Be- Badkaed
Well Ae Eee
Flsie Harris
Blk
Clark
Glimmer
B. m
John Riley
Nathan Wilkes
B. G
Currier and Browater
Betterman
Forshner
Don C G
Don Carlos
Stone
Miss Falerton
Young Pulleton
Brock
Cook
Benefit for Popular South Boston Man at Clan na Gael Hall
A committee organized a benefit for Frank Woodley, a well known South Boston resident with health issues, to fund a trip. The event will be held at Clan-na-Gael Hall at D and Silver streets on Monday evening August 12. Committee members include Jere F Casey Florence Donahoe J W Kelly J F Moakley J F Curran Thomas F Moore D L Murphy J A Hennessey Peter Kelley J Gallagher J A Ryan B J Spellman J J Browne P J O Toole and W H McHugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodley
South Boston
J. W. Kelly
J. F. Moakley
Thomas F. Moore
D. L. Murphy
J. A. Hennessey
Peter Kelley
J. Gallagher
J. A. Ryan
B. J. Spellman
J. J. Browne
P. J. O’toole
W. H. McHugh
Oily Skin and Scalp Diseases Notice
Advertisement notes itchy scalp fallen hair and skin issues with references to H Woodbury branches in Boston St Louis and Chicago. It lists contact at 11 Witter Street Boston and mentions various locations for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Woodbury
John
Witter St
Boston
Tla
St. Louis
Chicago
Remaining Missionary Buildings in Kucheng
An official telegram from Pekin directs Fukien’s viceroy to dispatch troops to Kucheng to safeguard remaining missionary buildings and to investigate outrages. The viceroy promptly sent 1500 troops to Kucheng to arrest the guilty parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kucheng
London
Pekin
Fukien
Attack by Vegetarians Leaves Mission House Burned in Foochow
Miss Mabel C. Hartford, the lone American at Hwa sang, describes the massacre on August 1. She details a foreign woman targeted by a man with a trident spear, grazed near the ear, beaten, and forced to flee as vegetarians looted and burned two houses. Five English mission ladies were killed and others wounded. Hartford escaped to a hillside refuge, later told to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foochow
China
Mabel C. Hartford
Hwasang
Boston Summer Hospital Seeks Funds to Extend Care
The Boston Summer Hospital on Rainsford Island has operated over a month and stays open through mid September if $500 more is raised. It is the only hospital admitting babies under two and taking in entire families to reach a sick child. Subscriptions total $1675. readers may send funds to the listed superintendents in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Canovas del Castillo
Martinez Campos
Havana
Cuba
Sir
Boston
Rainsford Island
John W. Pratt
M. D
Mass. General Hospital
W. H. H. Hastings
Boston Dispensary
J. H. M. Rowe
Boston City Hospital
Harold C. Ernst
Massachusetts General Hospital
Blossom Street
New England pensions listed by state and recipient
Washington reports the Aug 9 list of New England pensions including originals and reissues for Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Recipients span towns such as Togus Winneganee Boston Westboro and Pawtucket with widows and increases noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
Maine
Charles M. McLaughlin
Togus
Alpheus M. Holbrook
Winneganee
Lillian M. Little
Muscongus
Massachusetts
Joseph Lee
Boston
Harrison White
Williamstown
Ellas H. Colburn
Pepperell
Thomas Burke
James Deeley
Thomas Silver
East Cambridge
Clark R. Bryant
Granby
George C.lawrence
Winchester
Sylvanus S. Broooks
Fitchburg
Otis Sawyer
Reuben H. Hunton
Dana Centre
James Conway
Salem
Willard M. Southworth
Westboro
John F. Hussey
Ebenezer C. Mann
Lancaster
George F. Read
Taunton
James Driscoll
Charlestown
Andrew J. Horton
Barre
Thomas C. Dennin
Merrick
Joseph M. Gardner
West Gardner
George C. Maynard
Cambridge
Beccle
Newcomb
Worcester
Annie Murray
Margaret Milan
Emily G. Sheldon
Ware
New Hampshire
Elbridge C. Brown
East Monro
George HE. Griffith
East Leominster
Increase
Jotham Emery
Newcastle
Augustus G. Willard
James H. Moore
Nashua
Rhode Island
Anzel D. Nickerson
Pawtucket
Thomas Cotee
Manville
Old Age at Melrose Reaches 70 Years for Many Citizens
Melrose reports 138 residents aged 70 or older, the largest such group within the town. The list includes long time locals tied to Melrose history and notable figures, highlighting the community's longevity and heritage.
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Melrose
Fell From Hack In Roxbury Leaves Wound
Daniel Cherrington 26, driver for J. Austin Roberts of Egleston Square, fell from a Tremont street hack near Vernon Roxbury at 5 30 yesterday afternoon. Alleged liquor influence cited. Suffered a severe scalp wound and was taken to City Hospital in Division 10 patrol wagon. Lives at 197 Vernon Street Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cherrington
J. Austin Roberts
Egleston Square
Tremont Street
Vernon
Roxbury
Cherrington
Vernon Street
Child Burns Self in Hyde Park Home Fire
In Hyde Park on Fairmount avenue a two year old boy caught fire while alone in a room his clothes ignited and the flames burned away skin. He was evacuated to medical care and is reported to be under the influence of opiates with uncertain chances of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
John Gillis
Fairmount Avenue
Maria Barberi In Sing Sing Receives Reform Through Study
Lawyer Evans visits Maria Barberi in Sing Sing Prison where she shows improved English and gratitude toward supporters. She ponders testifying, fears public tribunals, and spends hours in devotion and nightly prayers for those who aided her. Ellen Battelle Dietrick reports from Osterville Cape Cod Mass.
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Sing Sing
N. Y
Evans
Maria Barberi
Maria
Ellen Battelle Dietrick
Osterville
Cape Cod
Mass
New Woman Debate and Ancient Marriage Bonds
Mrs. Dietrich argues against equating her status with that of a free man and questions definitions of Christianity. She traces marriage to priestly controls, cites Eve as timelessly modern, and notes historic shifts from Christ’s equality to churchly profits and patriarchal rule. She credits early Christians with equal rights and condemns priestly ceremonies as later impositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Hastings
Minot Savage
Jesus
Christendom
Eve
Eden
Adam
Violet
Martin’ Madan
Church of England
Rome
Sir Thomas Smith
Commonwealth of England
France
England
Martin Madan
Soter
Madan
William Alexander
Hildebrand
Barberi
Logical women call for no facts in Barberi case
A letter to the editor argues that women must act with flawless logic and ignore facts when advocating violence against men. The writer endorses the notion of shooting male beings, but insists on refraining from any investigation of actual events, urging readers to assume desired outcomes and resist scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberi
Ellen Dietrich
Miss Flagler
New York
Maria
Cataldo
Julia
Miranda
Wheelmen Meet Worcester at Lake Quinsigamond
The State League of American Wheelmen midsummer meet opens at Lake Quinsigamond with aquatic events, oval racing, and a Lakewood Ball featuring a lantern slide show. J. J. Casey wins the half mile state championship. close tomorrow with a ten mile road race and a try to lower the track record. notable results include A L Miller Worcester first in one mile novice and C R Newton Stafford Springs first in one mile open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
State League of American Wheelmen
Lake Quinsigamond
Oval
Lakewood
Rocky Mountains
Boston
Vernon Bicycle Club
J. J. Casey
Casey
Reynolds
Lakewood Park
L A. W
A. L. Miller
C. R. Newton
Stafford Springs
C. S. Henshaw
New York
S. Reynolds
Hyde Park
Eben Snow
Fidel lowers track record at Terre Haute races
Fidel lowers his pace record from 2 01 4 to 9 04 1 2 in the 2 10 pace heat one, wins the next two heats with Frank Agan at his wheel, and Direction among top finishers. Pat L., 38, wins the 2 28 trot with a new mark of 2 12. Be Sure captures the 2 14 pace, finishing ahead of Woodshed. B. B. P. leads the 2 14 trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Fidel
Frank Agan
Pat L
Be Sure
Woodshed
President Cleveland's tribute to late judge
Buzzard's Bay August 9 telegram from President Cleveland expresses deep sympathy to Mrs. Howell E. Jackson of Nashville Tennessee. He mourns the death of a devoted friend and the nation's loss of a wise upright judge, a useful citizen and an honest man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzard’s Bay
Howell E. Jackson
Nashville
Tenn
Grover Cleveland
Negroes At Work In Spring Valley Mine District
Negro miners who had been driven from Spring Valley Illinois by Italians returned early today and mostly resumed work. Armed deputies guard the area, but conditions remain peaceful and no further outbreak is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley, Ill
Sensational second-day pace marks at Buffalo trotting meet
Buffalo N Y Aug 9 Sensational racing dominated the grand circuit trotting meet at Buffalo Driving Park with new and lowered times. Benzetta Onward filly topples 2 081/2 track record for three heats and five year olds while Sulphite halves his previous mark. Handful match race Mascot versus Hal Pointer spanned five heats with tight finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Driving Park
Benzetta
Hulda
Pixley
Sulphire
Freeport
Ill
Hal Pointer
Pointer
Cleveland
Star Pointer
Saved Three Lives on Silver Lake Boat Rescue
Aug. 9 at Silver Lake a boat carrying John Connell William R. Holcham and E A Har lan of Boston capsized in a flaw. Fred Mc Laughlin bathing nearby ferried to the scene and aided the three men, freeing Connell and Holcham then rescuing Har lan. He rowed them to shore where all were revived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plympton
John Connell
William R. Holcham
E. A. Harlan
Boston
Silver Lake
Fred McLaughlin
Holdam
McLaughlin
Connell
Holchom
FiveYearOld Drowns On Halifax Wharf
A Plymouth Mass boy visiting Sydney wandered onto a wharf, slipped through a hole into nine feet of water, and drowned. An inquest returned an accidental drowning verdict and censured town authorities for permitting the wharf to be so dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Finlay
Plymouth
Mass
Sydney
Revere Citizen: Charles Fuller Found Dead in Cellar
Charles Fuller, a longtime Revere market farmer aged 51, was found dead by his family in his cellar hanging from a floor beam. His widow and two daughters survive him. his brother Daniel is a prominent local resident. His son Charles, a former police officer, went insane years ago and died, and friends suspect chronic worry led to the tragedy. Medical Examiner Harris was summoned to view the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fuller
Revere
Daniel Fuller
Harris
MILL TROUBLE IN WALTHAM OVER
Officials of the Boston Manufacturing Company reach a settlement with the doffers. Spinning room to start up Monday morning and wage readjustment for all hands anticipated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham Over
Waltham
Boston Manufacturing Company
American Wringer Co wringers and sweepers maker
The American Wringer Co. located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city, manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Sanford's Ginger Advertisement Warns Against Cheap Gingers
A Boston patent medicine ad warns customers to avoid cheap imitators of Sanford's Ginger. It boasts the product uses pure medicinal French brandy and imported ginger, urging buyers to ask for Sanford's Ginger and to look for the owl trademark on the wrapper, with Potter Drug and One. Corp. as sole proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Potter Drug and One. Corp
Sole Prietors
Boston
Appointment row clouds city election board choices
Dispute erupts over Lappen appointment to the elections board with deputies, barkeeper rumors, and questions of mayoral influence. Democratic members deny direct responsibility while an Essex Street Johnson employee confirms a deputy commissioner role and a $2000 anticipated payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Lappen
L. G Farmer
L. E. Pearson
Pearson
Post
Johnson Establishment
Essex Street
Board of Elections
Old Birds Not Caught With Chaff in City Politics
A letter from Ferguson and Co of City Point Taxpayers in South Boston objects to a bartender's appointment as deputy commissioner of elections. They claim political maneuvering by Mayor Curtis and fear Moran may be misled, arguing sensitive entwining of church and vocation harms public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Jackson
Curtis
Railroad's Victim Dies After Train Injury at Forest Hills
James O P Patterson died at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries suffered on the Providence division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad at Forest Hills July 29. He and two fellow workers, John Jallago and Francis Aggestino, were walking home when trains approached from both directions and they were crushed between the cars. Patterson, 30, of 353 North Street North End, is survived by the living Jallago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O’patterson
Massachusetts General Hospital
Forest Hills
Providence
New York, New Haven & Hartford
James
John Jallago
Francis Aggestino
O’patterson
Jallago
North Street
North End
Deaths in city list Mary Britton and others
In this city Aug 8 Mary wife of John Britton aged 30. Funeral from 41 Utica street Saturday 8:15 am High mass St James Church 9 am Relatives and friends invited. Samuel Connell Aug 8 at M G Hospital aged 56. Funeral from 24 Otis street Somerville Sunday 1:45 pm Relatives and friends requested to attend. Katarine Devine Aug 9 beloved daughter of Dennis J and Annie Devine 22 months. Funeral from parents residence 67 street Saturday Aug 10 2:30 pm relatives invited. Nellie Fenton Aug 8 beloved daughter of Donald and Mary Fenton aged 21 years 5 months. Funeral from 2 Newton court Sunday 1:30 pm Services at St James Church 2 pm Relatives friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton
Mary
John Britton
Utica Street
St. James Church
Connell
Massachusetts General Hospital
Samuel Connell
Otis Street
Somerville
Hamilton Court
M. C
F. Devine
South Boston
Katarine
Dennis J
Annie Devine
Nellie
Donald
Mary Fenton
Newton Court
Tyler Street
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NEW England Pensions
Child
Sing Sing Prison
LAW
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President Cleveland
Spring Valley
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Mascot
Deceive
Miss Delmore
Andrews
Tom Hal
Knight
Snowheels
Geers
Yotu Hal
GECTS
W.W. P
Wench Witterwe
Henry Fj DP. Reis Sds
Peerless
Skeds
Bila T
Bf M
Sterling
Ch. S
SAN Gott
Gil Curry
G. G
Ile Eri Alans
Ethel Firms
Omeeen
Fasadhig
Cae Boos
Rman
Wesibien Eihies
Arabia
Patsey
Dam Benlar
Warotd
Gkeeap
Early Bird
Plymouth Bay
Sanford’s
Railroad
California
Lion
Anchard & Farrar
Dock Gauare
Faneuli Hall Bueuare
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