UNCROWNED KING OF SOUTH BOSTON HOODLUMS NAMED
A Post reporter explores South Boston streets, describing a tough hoodlum set in Athens street, Silver and Gold streets, and Eighth street. Residents and an officer depict bold, violent youths who taunt and attack, evade police, and haunt dim, crowded tenement corners as summer heat intensifies fear.
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Boston
Post
Athens Street
Dorchester Avenue
Eighth Street
Italy
Brewster Street
Whale attack hammers boat in New Bedford voyage tale
A dilapidated brig D. A. Small at Matheson's wharf is the scene of a dramatic whaling accident. Captain Rose recounts a fight with a large bull sperm whale on Hatteras grounds, the whale biting the boat and causing damage as the crew fought to save the ship and salvage oil.
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Provincetown
D. A. Small
New Bedford
Matheson’s
Rose
Hatteras
Boston Party Heads to Chicago for Fair Trip
A party will leave Boston today for Chicago and the fair aboard a composed itinerary with travelers including Harris Hatch Abbott Sawyer Watertown Newton Lawrence Cambridge and Boston residents. The group features Miss Lottie E Stearns Miss M Ethelyn Stearns Norah Driscoll Norah Desmond Dr W P Cooke and several others from Lawrence Newton Hartford Brookline and Foxboro. The excursion is organized by a traveling party including Mason E Stearns and Dr W C Pond among others.
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Boston
Chicago
Fair
Messrs. Harris
Hatch & Abbott
G. A. Sawyer
Watertown
M. C.wheldon
Mason &E. Stearns
Newton
Lottie E. Stearns
M. Ethelyn Stearns
Norah Driscoll
Lawrence
Norah Desmond
W. P. Cooke
J. F. Et
Hartford
W. Dunham
Ida Lear
L. G. Coburn
Lawrent
Dwight N. Clapp
Howard
Alteration Sale at 1-4 to 1-2 Its Actual Value
During August the store will sell without reserve all small lots and odd garments while repairs are made. Prices not quoted in papers. early inquiry will show that marked value or cost was not considered.
President's solicitude. Buzzard's Bay expects Cleveland return
In Buzzard's Bay Aug 10 residents, like others, await President Cleveland's return to Gray Gables amid talk of his quick coming home and Mrs Cleveland's health. Local chatter notes timelines near Aug 21 and hopes for Baby Ruth's playmate, with calm at the presidential cottage and uncertainty about the outcome.
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Buzzard’s Bay
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Baby Ruth
Joe Jefferson
Cholera At Our Doors Across Ports Reported
Cholera cases and deaths surge in New York and aboard ships. Vincenzo Cagliostro dies at Swinburne Island Hospital after removal from the 8th instant. Isolations at Hoffman Island precede transfer to Swinburne. Reports from London St Petersburg Bucharest Naples detail rising cases and fatalities across multiple regions.
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New York
Vincenzo Cagliostro
Swinburne Island
Hoffman Island
Swinburne Island Hospital
London
George Fisher
Brahiley
Roumania
Malta
ST. Petersburg
Podolia
Don
Kursk
Kieff
Bessarabia
Moscow City
Bucharest
Soolina
Brahilov
Naples
Narrow escapes in Haverhill as ten saved from death
Aug 10 Haverhill report details ten near misses since dawn. A 2 year old drank paregoric and died. a 6 year old boy was severely injured after a fall under a moving ice wagon. A stone mason’s hammering damaged a worker, two men were bitten while separating dogs, and several children narrowly avoided trains when a crossing flag saved them.
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Haverhill
Alexander McAuley
South Groveland
Johnnie Howard
Johnnie
William Sullivan
Illiam Fitzgerald
John McDonald
Harrison Street
John McCarthy
John Quill
Duchesne
Essex Street
Portland
Kimball
Garden Party Planned for Amory Grove With 300 Boys
A meeting at the House of the Angel Guardian discussed a garden party in Amory Grove on Saturday August 26 to benefit the institution which houses 300 boys, over a third of whom are supported free of charge. Public support is sought as expenses are high. tickets cost 15 cents.
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Angel Guardian
Amory Grove
Fatal fall in store of Hovey & Co shocks Roxbury workers
William H Ward aged 40 of 633 Coe Gorge Roxbury fell fifteen feet from a stage at the C F Hovey & Co store yesterday afternoon. He sustained a fractured injury and was reported severely hurt at the scene. An inquest or investigation was expected as details remain unclear.
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C. F. Hovey & Co
William H. Ward
Coe Gre Roxbury
Banking suspensions ripple across multiple cities
The Nashville area reports suspensions at First National Bank and American National Bank with liquidity fears. Fourth National Bank faces a run though continues to pay, while banks in Leroy Kingston and Polo close or adjust operations. Other local entities grapple with insolvency filings and creditor negotiations.
Republicans’ favored candidate for governor revealed
A Traveller survey of Republican congressmen shows Albert E. Pillsbury as the leading preferred nominee for governor with several endorsing him. Widespread support appears among Randall Draper Morse and McCall, while Wrig ht withholds a firm choice and others are assumed for Pillsbury.
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Randall
A. E. Pillsbury
William F. Draper
Pillsbury
Greenhalge
Joseph H. Walker
Albert E
Elijah A. Morse
Rrreenhalee
Art
Whiting
Cogswell
Crapo
W. McCall
Wrig T
Cogswell, Isley and Gillett
VETS AT THE WILLOWS FIRST MASSARTILLERY REUNION
The twenty fifth annual reunion of the First Massachusetts Artillery Veteran Association held at Salem Willows yesterday attracted about three hundred veterans and families. President Lewis G. Holt of Lawrence presided at the noon business meeting and reports were read. The 1894 reunion site was referred to the executive committee. The treasurer noted a balance of 94 16. Eighteen deaths occurred in the past year. Officers elected: President George W. Lewis Melrose Highlands senior vice president Frank C. Curtis Marlboro junior vice president William C. Cusick Newburyport secretary Joseph W. Gardner Boston treasurer Benjamin Day Marblehead. A death resolution for Lieutenant William H. Gwinn Company A First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery died Oct 10 1892 was presented by Captain J Pageon Bradley and adopted.
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First Massachusetts Artillery Veteran Association
Salem Willows
Lewis G. Holt
Lawrence
Cers
George W. Lewis
Melrose Highlands
Frank C. Curtis
Marlboro
William C. Cusick
Newburyport
Joseph W. Gardner
Boston
Benjamin Day
Marblehead
William H. Gwinn
First
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
J. Pageon Bradley
Midsummer Festival for Working Boys' Home Planned
The Working Boys' Home hosts a big midsummer festival tomorrow at the South End baseball grounds postponed from last Saturday. A committee meeting last night finalized arrangements with athletic games starting at 4 o'clock. The grounds will be roped off to allow a full circuit without interrupting events. Donations for prizes came from Representative Isaac Rosnosky Representative William Donovan of East Boston and Howle Hodgkins.
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South End
Isaac Rosnosky
William Donovan
East
Boston
Howle Hodgkins
Woman Burned to Death in Rutland Oil Stove Blast
In Rutland Vermont this afternoon Mrs Charles Fuller wife of local photographer Charles Fuller died after her clothing ignited when an oil stove exploded. Her death marks a tragic accident with investigators reviewing the incident.
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Rutland
Charles Fuller
Election Held in West Mayo Returns Dr. Ambrose
In the West Mayo parliamentary division the election proceeded with no Parnellite candidate due to their boycott. Dr. Robert Ambrose was declared the winner, reflecting the district’s strong anti-Parnellite stance.
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London
West Mayo
Robert Ambrose
Rail line repaired at Blackstone after bridge burn
The New York and New England railroad made temporary repairs at Blackstone where the bridge burned Tuesday night. Trains will run over the main line by Monday morning and a new iron bridge will be built as soon as possible.
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New York & New England Railroad
Blackstone
George Makepeace Towle Dies at 52 in Brookline
The eminent historian and literary figure George Makepeace Towle died at his Brookline home on Wednesday night aged 52 after two years of declining health. Born in Washington on August 27, 1841, Towle practiced law in Boston, served as US consul at Nantes and Bradford, edited several publications, and produced major works and translations. He contributed to Harper's, Atlantic Monthly, and many English journals, and authored Glimpses of History and other histories and biographies. Towle was a prominent Brookline figure and served as a town trustee and library supporter.
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George Makepeace Towle
Brookline
Towle
Washington, D. C
Boston
Lawrence, Groton
Wrentham
Massachusetts
Yale College
Harvard Law School
Boston Post
United States
Nantes
France
Bradford
England
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Post
Appleton
Art Journal
Youth’s Companion
North American Review
Count Cavour
de Tocqueville
Leigh Hunt
Harper’s
Lippincott’s
Scribner’s
The
Atlantic Monthly
Chambers’ Journal
Good Words
Leisure Hour
London Society
Gentleman’s Magazine
Henry V
London
Gaboriau
Ordival
Jules Verne
Doctor Ox
Viollet-le-Duc
the Danube
Greece
Montenegro
Bulgaria
Vasco da Gama
Harvey
Webster
Will of Boston Attorney John M Way Prompts Probate Battle
The will drawn in 1880 leaves all estate to his second wife Mrs Fanny D Way. Her youngest son William T Way represents her while contestant Clarence Way a Denver attorney seeks to protect possible rights. Expect settlement out of court as family members clash over heirs and mental state claims.
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Boston
John M. Way
Suffolk County
Fanny D. Way
William T. Way
Court Street
Way
Copeland Street
Roxbury
Ken
Mr. Way
Clarence Way
New York
Clarence
Copeland Terrace
Britannia Wins Ryde Town Cup In 40-Mile Race
Royal Victoria Yacht Club event saw Britannia finish first by ten minutes over Satanita with Calluna, Navahoe, and Gal luna close behind. Sailors faced light westerly wind on the 40 mile course from Ryde to Warner Lightship around Cowes and back.
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London
Ryde
Satanita
Navahoe
Britannia
Galluna
Warner
Calluna
Seventeen Hurt After Woburn Rink Accident
A Woburn skating rink collapse injures seventeen, including Lydia A. Barrows of Winchester and fourteen to fifteen year olds such as Ernest Esterbrook and Samuel H. Melendy. A rotten timber caused the disaster. the group included Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Henry Hiller of Wilmington among the injured.
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Woburn
Lydia A. Barrows
Winchester
Ernest Esterbrook
Bachna F. Esterbrook
John McCarthy
John Bates
John H. Bates
Hose Company No. 5
Charles White
William H. Weldon
Daniel McGilvray
Thomas Beggs
T. George Beggs
Samuel H. Melendy
Nathaniel Melendy
Willie Howard
John Mullen
Willie Finnerty
Henry Hiller
Wilmington
Labor Day Parade Leadership Named by Knights of Labor Division
Chief Marshal Nicholas J. Quinn of the Knights of Labor division announced officers for the Labor Day parade. George Tyler as chief of staff and James E. Fay Alexander Thompson Aug Donnegan Michael F. O'Brien Daniel Perry aides, with Michael Bishop as standard hearer. Carpenters Union 33 to be under Jr. B. Daily with Edward F. Clasby as lieutenant. A mass meeting of the United Carpenters will be held at Faneuil Hall after the parade. Furniture Workers Union No. 53 reports all city shops represented on the executive board.
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Nicholas J. Quinn
Knights of Labor
George Tyler
James E. Fay
Alexander Thompson
Aug. Donnegan
Michael F. O’brien
Daniel Perry
Michael Bishop
Carpenters’ Union 33
Jr. B. Daily
Edward F. Clasby
United Carpenters
Faneuil Hall
Furniture Workers’ Union No. 53
Forty-Second's Reunion Held by Massachusetts Infantry veterans
The thirtieth annual reunion of the Forty-second Massachusetts Infantry veterans met at Salem Willows yesterday with about 175 attendees. They dined at the pavilion and elected officers: President General Isaac S. Burrill, vice-president Joseph Steadman, secretary H. C. Dimond, and treasurer Joseph T. Pageget.
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Forty-second Massachusetts Infantry
Salem Willows
Isaac S. Burrill
Joseph Steadman
H. C. Dimond
Joseph T. Pageget
Herbert and Hymen Engagement Reported in Atlanta
Atlanta Aug 10 report states Secretary Herbert is engaged to Miss Sallie Brown youngest daughter of ex Senator Joseph E Brown The bride to be is described as a blonde under 30 with literary tastes and social graces Her father Joseph E Brown is said to be worth 10 million dollars.
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Atlanta
Herbert
Sallie Brown
Joseph E. Brown
World's Biggest Steamboat Launched in Chester
The 4550 ton turbine steamship, designed for the Fall River line, slid into the Delaware River at Chester on August 10. At 424 feet on the water line, it surpasses the Puritan in length and will be finished in New York, ready for service next summer. Key officials from Fall River, Plymouth and New York attended, with pent-up excitement and a luncheon following the launch.
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Chester
Penn
Delaware River
Delaware Iron Shipbuilding & Engine Company
John Roach Shipyard
Fall River Line
Boston
Fall River
New York
Delaware
Puritan
George Pierce
J. R. Kendrick
George L. Connor
Point of Pines hosts week of temperance concerts and crowds
The North Shore reports a busy midweek at Point of Pines with a three session temperance convention, Germania Band and soloists Liberati Pesci thrilling crowds. Fireworks drew about 20 000 at Crescent Beach before delays. 13 year old Erastus Dorrice drowned off Beachmont after cramp while boating. Recitals at Tewksbury Memorial Chapel featured pianist Edwin J Skinner and soprano Mrs C T Westlake. Winthrop announces Oak Island field day Aug 24 with entries from top athletes. New Winthrop Hotel hosts coaching parade HQ. four types of multi horse teams expected. Trophies in Jordan Marsh window.
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Point of Pines
Germania
Liberati
Signor Pesci
Thirteenth Regiment Band of
New York
Fred Innes
Lynn Brass Band
Signor Liberati
Pesci
Crescent Beach
Naval Brigade
Lafricaine
Boston
Ruggles Street
Tewksbury Memorial Chapel
Winthrop
Edwin J. Skinner
C. T. Westlake
James H. Walsh
Irish Athletic Association of
New Winthrop
Association
Oak Island
New Winthrop Hotel
Tucker
Roxbury
Brighton
Lynn
Winthrop Centre
Winthrop War Veterans’ Association
Crescent Club
Charlestown Firemen Gear Up for Worcester Tournament
Charlestown Veteran Firemen's Association practiced their engine last night before leaving for Worcester on the 117th. About two hundred men will accompany the tub, wearing red shirts and helmets. Captain Turner expects a prize for Charlestown. The auxiliary chief offers a prize if the stream reaches 200 feet.
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Charlestown
Worcester
Turner
Auxiliary Reserves
United States Mutual Accident Association Coverage Claim Note
An advertisement explains that the United States Mutual Accident Association covers all forms of casualty under any policy, including deaths from lifting, freezing, gas, poison, sleepwalking, choking, sunstroke, and related injuries. It states the firm is the only one to cover such casualties and provides its Broadway address in New York.
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J. B. Barnaby
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Angel Guardian Garden Party
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Fourth National Bank
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N. Y
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Kingston
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Betterday
Jo D. Cox
Conn
Jewell Beiting Company
Salem
Richard Tufts
Gloucester
Joseph Ll. Towne & Co
the Willows
George M. Towle
Labor News
Pines
Herbert and Hymen
Beachmont
Ruslan Ballas
Hunt’s Undertaking Establishment
Young Bellas
Seashore
Maine
Farmington, Mo
Jonathan Scott Ellis
West Farmington
Buchanan
Smyth
Robert Welsford Buchanan
National Company
Fitter
Philadelphia
Tubbs
San Francisco
John Good
Machias
Governor Cleaves
Washington
Peter J. Claassen
Sixth National Bank
Thomas
Theodore Thomas
North Shore
MuTuAat Accident Association
Broadway
Nantasket Hotel Guide
Rlington House
Nantasket
Standish Cafe
al, Jones
Ocean House
W. K. Wood
Aylor’s
Gray
Crescent Beach, Revere
Crowley's Hotel
Reve
Ailroad Cafe
Capt. Simpson
Boston Wharf Co
Boston Post Office
Joseph B. Russell
State ST
Lehigh Junction
Albany Street
Ohio
Cincinnati
McKinley
Music Hall
Gilbert M. Barger
Lawrence T. Neal
William A. Taylor
Columbus
Supreme Court
John W. Soter
B. C. Blackburn
John P. Bailey
United
Ned Dixon
Commercial Wharf
George B. Trigg
St. John
H. M. Bell
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