Four Lynched in Arkansas Mob Action After Sheriff Jail Break
In Clarendon Ark last night about 200 men hanged four Black suspects linked to the July 9 murder of John J Orr. The victims Will Sanders Billa Weaver Dermnis Record and Manse Castle were hanged on a tramway at Halpern sawmill after the mob overran the jail. Mrs Orr reportedly near death from poisoning as authorities warned of further violence. Suspects Miss Rachel Morris and Susie Jacobs fled. coroner ruled deaths by unknown parties.
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Billa Weaver
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Dermnis Record
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Susie Jacobs
Mrs. Orr
Pp. B. Thomas
Mr. Milwee
Dennis Record
Billa
Common Pleas
Opie
Arthur O. Archer
Arthur
Lorilla
Orrs
Rumors of Boston & Albany Consolidation Denied by Officials
The Boston and Albany stock has risen about 2 percent with 22 points on Tuesday fueling rumors of a possible consolidation with New York Central or New York, New Haven and Hartford. Officials Bliss and Hayden dismiss the reports as gossip and note harmony among the three lines, with Vanderbilt influence absent.
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Boston & Albany
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
Boston & Albany Railroad Cmpany
Bliss
Hayden
Boston & Atany
New York
New. Haven
Hartford
New York Central
New Haven
Vanderbilt
Boston News Bureau
Letter of praise for Kutnow’s Improved Effervescent Powder
The Hon. Julius Jacobs of San Francisco commends the powder as an excellent headache remedy and notes rising demand. He asserts readers may obtain a free sample postpaid by writing to Kutnow Bros. in New York and mentioning the Boston Post.
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United States
San Francisco
Cal
Kutnow
Kutnow Bros
Astor Place
New York City
Boston Post
Archer Denies Involvement In Arkansas Letter Controversy
Caldwell Ohio August 10 Arthur O Archer mayor and lawyer of this town says he knows nothing about a letter said to have been written to Mrs Orr at Clarendon Arkansas regarding Weaver and has never heard of the parties involved.
Colombia to settle Cerutti claim per Congress approval
Advices from Cartagena report the Italian consul says Colombian Congress has authorized President Caro to settle the Cerutti claim. The consul recently returned from Bogota with the news.
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Colombia
Galvestoff
Tex
Cartagena
Bogota
Caro
Cerutti
Free Silver Indorsed by State Free Silver Groups
Members of various free silver organizations across the state met in Albany to adopt resolutions endorsing the Democratic platform and denouncing delegates to the State convention who do not align with it. A committee was appointed to present resolutions to Democratic leaders and announce opposition to nominees not supporting the Chicago platform.
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Albany
Chicago
Hornet captures Salve Maria off Batabano. Saguala dispute noted
The auxiliary gunboat Hornet arrived with the Spanish schooner Salve Maria captured en route from Batabano to the Isle of Pines for food. Salve Maria carried six men and no cargo. Commodore Remy received Washington orders on leasing the steamship abasquano, seized by the Hawk near Sagua la Grande under the French flag. case likens Bergen Aladdin and Franklin, arguing Saguala Grande is not blockaded.
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Isle‘ of Pines
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Marvelous Station: Details of World’s Greatest Terminal
The article outlines the scale of construction for the world’s greatest terminal in this city. It notes 94000 square feet of mosaic work for the head house and 14625 feet of mosaic in the main waiting room. Track progress includes fourteen tracks under the train shed and three and one tenth miles of surface trackage plus nine tenths of a mile of subway. Ten high pressure boilers for the power house will produce 2000 horsepower. It mentions meticulous management and disciplined workers in gray uniforms with black trimmings and a white braided cord.
Song Reached Her Heart
Edward Faul a touring tenor married Misa Elenore Weill the 19 year old daughter of Henry Weill. The Weills rush from Paris to challenge the union while Faul may see his bride only one hour daily and the couple faces a family dispute over the marriage in Buffalo.
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Edward Faul
Misa Elenore Weill
Henry Weill
Faul
Weill
Paris
Boy 7 Falls From Wagon at Wharf Fractures Pelvis
Thomas Croucher age seven of 153 Putnam Street East Boston fell from a wagon at Commercial Wharf last evening and fractured his pelvic bone. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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Boston
Commercial Wharf
City Hospital
Navy promotes Sampson and Schley to rear admirals
President promotes William T. Sampson and George Dewey Schley to rear admirals ranking Sampson above Schley. The nominations, sent to the Senate for confirmation, aim to end the credit dispute over the Santiago victory. Clark and Wainwright receive additional rank adjustments.
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Sampson
Schley
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William T. Sampson
Atlantic
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
Nake
Clark
Wainwright
Hobson to Go Up for Naval Constructor Post
Secretary Long ordered a board to examine Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson for promotion to naval constructor. The panel meets Aug. 17 in Portsmouth New Hampshire, recognizing his heroism in sinking the Merrimac at Santiago. A vacancy opened by S B Hoover’s June retirement.
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Washington, D. C
Long
Hobson
Portsmouth
N. H
Santiago
S. B. Hoover
Howison Heads of Grace
Rear Admiral Charles S. Norton U S N retires from active duty at age 62. Commodore John A Howell, formerly in command off the New England coast, is promoted to rear admiral. Commodore Henry L Howison of Charlestown becomes senior commodore and will be rear admiral on September 30.
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Charles 8S. Norton
John A. Howell
New England
Henry L. Howison
Charlestown
The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser Endorsed for Mothers
Readers are urged to heed Dr. R V Pierce and his The People s Common Sense Medical Adviser noting its focus on motherhood and women s health. The Favorite Prescription is praised for restoring strength helping safe delivery and healthy babies with patient testimonials and a call to order stamps for copies. The piece mentions related cultural items including Burratosh s new play The Warent and vaudeville acts at various venues.
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Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Mabel Jordan
Swofford, Lewis Co
Washington
Dr. Pierce
Commodore Benedict's Oneida Sets Sail With Cleveland Party
The steam yacht Oneida departs Buzzard's Bay for a northern New England cruise with ex President Cleveland ex Vice President Carlisle and ex Postmaster General Wilson aboard. Thick weather may limit travel to Handkerchief lightship with Marblehead possible. Cleveland plans fishing during the voyage.
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Cleveland
Jim
New England
Reception Honoring Papal Delegate Martinelli at Highfield
A large tea at Highfield the summer home of Mr and Mrs Nathan Mathews of Boston honored Mer Martinelli papal delegate at Washington. About 400 guests attended including Cavalier G M Lecca Italian consul Philadelphia Prince Troubett Koy and Constantin Brun Danish minister Washington. Mgr Martinelli has stayed in town for days but few knew until invitations went out.
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Nathan Mathews
Boston
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Washington
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Philadelphia
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Constantin Brun
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Martinelli
White Mountains described as summer tourist haven
The article extolls the White Mountains of New Hampshire as a premier summer destination. It highlights North Conway, Diana's Baths, Cathedral Woods, Franconia Notch with Old Man of the Mountain, Crawford Notch, Mt. Washington, and numerous resorts and scenic views. It notes elevated outlooks, clear air, and ample hotel accommodations, inviting visitors to request the Boston & Maine railroad’s mountain book by sending a 2-cent stamp.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
General Passenger Department
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Funeral for Mrs Susan Boyd Brodbeck at Green Lodge Westwood
The funeral of Mrs Susan Boyd Brodbeck, widow of Dr William Nash Brodbeck, was held at Green Lodge Westwood on Monday afternoon. The service was led by Rev J H Mansfield with clergy from Bromfield Street Charlestown Monument Square Church Binghamton N Y Brooklyn and Zion's Herald editor Rev Dr Charles Parkhurst. Pallbearers included Rev C L Goodell Rev H P Tuckley Prof C C Bragdon and Rev Noble Fisk. Interment followed at Forest Hills.
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Bromfield Street Church
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H. P. Tuckley
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N. Y
C.L. Goodell
Brooklyn
Charles Parkhurst
Zion's Herald
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C. C. Bragdon
Lasell Seminary
Forest Hills
Munyon's Rheumatism Pellets Cure Lumbago and Sciatica
Munyon's claim that their Rheumatism Pellets cure lumbago sciatica and all rheumatic pains is promoted with doctors' assurance of free consultation and treatment.
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Stage gossip and theater updates across Boston venues
Multiple entertainment items report on Miss Morton's comedy at Castle Square and next week’s double bill, Helena Fredericks joining Jeff De Angelis company, new songs for Lottie Gilson at Sans Souci, and Tim Murphy with Gertie Reynolds. Bets on Maggie Cline, Madelaine Bouton’s hospital condition after a fall, Olympia Quartet at Keith's, Alice Neilson in The Fortune Teller in New York and Boston in 1899, balloon ascents at the Chutes, and an update on Viola Allen’s tour with Baward J Morgan. Richard Mansfield names his son George Gibbs Mansfield, two bands at the Chutes festival, Way Down East opening at Tremont, Anna Held’s return to Paris, and openings at Park, Boston, and Bowdoin Square theatres. The animal kindergarten at Austin & Stone’s sells seats for What Happened to Jones and features trained geese and a trick ape.
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Veterans at Weirs Convene for Annual Reunion
Veterans at Weirs assemble for a long season of social activities at the Weirs camping site. The convention runs August 20 to 29 with reduced round trip tickets offered by the Boston and Maine railroad. Ticket agents may provide details.
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Aiiire
Weirs
Boston & Maine Railroad
Ancients Prepare 1898 Field Day to Halifax New Jersey
Nearly all Ancients members consulted favor Halifax New Jersey as the destination for their 1898 field day excursion with enthusiasm indicating proper arrangements will be made.
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N. J
Travel to Evangeline's Land Depicts Heavy Dominion Atlantic Travel
Tourist traffic remains brisk on the Dominion Atlantic line as the Prince Edward steamship carried 2235 passengers from Long Wharf last Sunday. Exchangeable uniforms and courteous crew draw praise from travelers, with the Boston sailing time moved to 4 p m enhancing convenience for the public.
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