Mass militia rifle team returns home after victorious tour
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia rifle team arrives in New York after beating English marksmen in multi match series. General Dalton and officers welcome them at City Hall amid praise for discipline, progress in rifle practice, and plans to expand state shoot programs. Major Frost notes unbeaten tour and London press praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Dalton
Ion
General Dalton
Militia
Peach
General Peach
England
Bridges
B.S. Parker
Olonel Parker
General Bridges
Rockwell
Frost
Militia of
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
United States Army
Strachan
New York
City
Chicago
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
George W. Wingate
National Rifle Association
George Sharkley
Alfred C. Barnes
M.V. M
Major Frost
Grant
London
Honourable Artillery
Honourable
Berkshire
Berkshire Downs
Kemp
Warwick
Earl Waldgrabe
Preston
Desmond
Killiher
Match with London Rifle Brigade at Rainham
The match against the London Rifle Brigade at Rainham produced an immense score with an average of 90 of 106 per man and a new English record for the position standing. Bumstead shot 100 in fine form as Sussex county followed at Brighton where poor weather led to lower scores and a 12-point defeat at 200 yards. The South London team, featuring Captain McKerrell of Scotland, Captain Rose, and top English shooters including Trask Foster and Hath, proved the toughest challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Rifle Brigade
Rainham
Bumstead
Sussex
Brighton
Curtis
Livesay
South London
England
McKerrell
Scotland
Rose
Queens
Westminster
Smith
Private Law
Trask
Foster
Tuke
Hath and Wells
Exposition Committees Form For 1892 International Show
Mayor Grant names four committees of twenty five to handle preliminary work for the 1892 exposition in New York. Notable figures include Grover Cleveland on permanent organization, and a roster of financiers lawmakers and industrial reps on finance legislation sites and buildings and general committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Grant
Grover Cleveland
Calvin
Brice
August Belmont
Jay Gould
C. P. Huntington
William Rockefeller
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Elliott Shepard
Eugene Kelley
Jesse Seligman
William M. Evarts
Franklin Edson
Abram A. Hewitt
A. B. Cornell
Jackson $. Schultz
Chauncey M. Depew
Hamilton Fish
E. T. Gerry
Levi P. Morton
Warner Miller
Thomas C. Platt
General W. T. Sherman
William C. Whitney
I. B. Farber
Committee On
James Gordon Bennett
Edwin Cooper
Roswell P. Flower
Andrew H. Green
Samuel Gompers
J Pulitzer
John Stalin
W. W. Astor
Charles A. Dana
Job Foord
W. R. Grace
Henry Hilton
George Jones
John T. Agnew
John H. Bowers
James Gordon Kennett
Cornelius N. Bliss
J. I. C. Clarke
S. W. Haven
Morris K. Jessup
George Arthur Leary
Oswald Ottendorfer
Thomas F. Ryan
Elliott F. Shepard
J. Edward Simmons
William C. Whitley
Benjamin Wood
Samuel G. Gompers
American Federation of Labor
L. P. Morton
Bankers
Brokers
John LH. Stalin
Abram S. Hewitt
John Foord
William R. Grace
Ex Convict Shot Wife and Mother in Law in Saloon Area
Eporapo Kansas August 11 Robert Snyder a saloon keeper and ex convict who served time for bank robbery shot his wife in the breast and her mother in the stomach early today. He had been living apart from his family. The mother in law is not expected to survive while Mrs Snyder is likely to recover. Police believe the act stemmed from anger over his wife's refusal to live with him.
Mariner's life-saving clock dial patent published
Portsmouther Times reports Captain Silas Harding of Jerry's Point Life-Saving Station has patented a mariners life-saving clock dial. The device uses a standard clock face with an outside white band containing eighteen international code signals, each with explanations, enabling nonvowel flag messages to be sent over the water. Officials deem it one of the best life-saving aids and expect widespread adoption due to low cost and varying dial sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmorur
N. H
the Times
Silas H. Harding
Jerry
Point
Mariner
Captain Harding
Harding
Endeavoor
Spiritualists at Lake Pleasant Close Week with Large Attendance
The second week of the Spiritualists session at Lake Pleasant closed with a large attendance. About 1500 people are permanently located on the grounds. A grand illumination is planned for next Saturday evening, and the annual meeting will be held on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Pleasant
Lightning Kills Mrs Premen and Daughter in Piper City
In Bloominton Illinois on August 11 lightning struck Piper City Ford County killing Mrs. N. M. Premen and her daughter. Local authorities confirmed the tragedy as the two victims perished in the strike during today’s thunderstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomincton
Ill
Piper City
Ford County
Shun Imitations of Elastic Starch
A brief advisory warns readers to avoid counterfeit elastic starch products. It urges consumers to distinguish genuine items from imitations and to rely on trusted brands for quality.
North Lubec Encampment Opens With Reception at Campsite
In North Lubec Maine on August 11 a reception launched the summer encampment of the Young Men's Christian Association drawing about 150 members and friends. The gathering featured religious exercises in George Avery's tent and a two hour mingle of acquaintances. The week ahead includes work and recreation through August 25 with members from Lynn New Bedford Haverhill Maine Cambridge Boston and other cities in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastfort
The
Young Men’s Christian Association
North Lubec
George
Avery
Maine
Case
Lynn
Lougee
New Bedford
Hazelwood
Haverhill
Cook
Whitford
Cambridge
McDonald
Boston
Flanders
Norwich
R. M. Armstrong
Massachusetts
Messrs. Skeene
Somerville
Stebbins
Athol
Newhall
Springfield
Leonard
Salem
Perkins
Winchester
J. H. Appleton
W. S. Hurlburt
Chandler
J. B. Dayfoot
Charles Brown
A. H. Wheeford
C. Briggs
T. P. Day
G. Severance
A. Sullivan
Messrs. Abbott and Todd
Concord
F. D. Fogg
Charlestown
Garland
Fuller and Crue
Rockland
Advent Camp Meeting Opens in Springfield with Wide Attendance
The Second Advent camp meeting opened in Springfield with delegates from New England. Elders Grant James Hemenway and W O Higley led sermons. The week’s program includes morning holiness and Bible school sessions, afternoon children’s gatherings, and evening preaching in three tents. Leonard Hart of Bristol Conn will direct music with the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
New England
Grant
James Hemenway
Athol
W. O. Higley
Sandy Hill
N. Y
Tabernacle
Abby Wood
Portsmouth
Leonard Hart
Bristol
Conn
Yarmouth Camp Ground Holds Big Sunday
Sunday at Yarmouth Camp Ground drew about 7000 attendees from Provincetown Wood's Hall Chatham Fair Haven Providence and nearby stations. Rev P M Vinton led the love feast while Obadiah Snow opened in praise. Sermons by Rev J H Nutting Rev J Armstrong and Rev T B Parkin drew large crowds as services continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmoth
Provincetown
Wood’s Hall
Chatham
Fair Haven
Providence
P. M. Vinton
Obadiah Snow
J. H. Nutting
Rhode Island
J. ©. Armstrong
D.D
Nashua
N. H
T. B. Parkin
Brockton
Trains collide causing multiple wrecks and deaths
Aug 11 Caldwell express on Rock Island collided with freight west of Torrica Kan. Expressman Counter crushed to death and Fireman Pat Donovan fatally injured. Brakeman Brat Ball injured. one leg lost. No passengers hurt. Other wrecks reported at Whistleton and near Forest Lawn with multiple fatalities and severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrica
Kan
Caldwell
Rock Island Road
Counter
Pat Donovan
Fom Ball
Penn
Whistleton
Bert Anderson
Erie
Johnsonburgh
Philadelphia & Erie
Charlotte
Forest Lawn
Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg
Niagara Falls
Rochester
Emma Perrin
St. John’s
Mich
John Day
Hazleton
Oswego
Ney
Lowell C. Brown
Sherman
N. Y
Perrin
Andrew Tiffany
The
Express
Lewis Moore
Gratwick
John Barker
Mary Hannon
Siskvon
Ont
Sarah M. Sweet
West Walcott
Frederick Bell
Cheboygan
Sorrento and Bar Harbor notes amid resort growth
Aug 10 Sorrento described as two year old town with scenic peninsula views toward Bar Harbor across the water. Investors’ interest rises as Bar Harbor prices soar. hotel service priced at $3 daily and buckboard rides 50 cents. Social rounds include Boston notables and gatherings with readings at Louisburg, Kebo Club chatter on a future driving park and parade.
CLOSE OF THE NORTHFIELD CONFERENCE
NorthurnEtp August 11 At the Northfield conference C C Painter spoke on Indian rights The Rev J C Chamberlain spoke on South America H L Hastings of Boston gave a Bible reading and J Hudson Saylor spoke on the way between God s messages Moody preached on The Necessary Qualifications for Christian Work The afternoon and evening sessions were farewell talks The conference closes tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
C. C. Painter
J. C. Chamberlain
South America
H. L. Hastings
Boston
J. Hudson ‘Saylor
Mr. Moody
Kilrain and Others Face Indictments in Purvis
In Purvis Mississippi authorities plan to return Kilrain and a list of defendants including Muldoon Cleary Johnston Mitchell Dennis Butler and the two Murphys along with battle holders Johnson Wakeley Stevenson and Barnett for trial. A special term for those who have waived examination and are on bail starts tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilrain
Purvis
Miss
Muldoon
Cleary
Johnston
Mitchell
Dennis Butler
Murphys
Johnson
Wakeley
Stevenson
Barnett
Two Men Jump From Lehigh Valley Train at Chain Dam
SoutH Bethlehem Pa Aug 11 H Webb of Wilkesbarre 34 and Herman Newmayer 45 jumped from a Lehigh Valley train at Chain Dam early this morning Webb was fatally killed and Newmayer fatally hurt The accident occurred near Chain Dam on the line between Wilkes Barre and Lehigh Valley locales
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Penn
H. Webb
Wilkesbarre
Herman Newmayer
Lehigh Valley
Chain Dam
Webb
Newmayer
Universalists Close Weirs Grove Meeting in New Hampshire
Weirs New Hampshire August 11 nearly 3000 people attended the eighth annual Universalist National Grove meeting. Sermons were preached by Rev. E L Rexford of Boston and Mrs Mary A Livermore. The session was successful and will be held here again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalists
Weirs
N. H
E. L. Rexford
Boston
Mary A. Livermore
Baptists Opening Services in Cottage City Association
CorraGeE City August 11 The Baptist Association opened with welcome by Deacon W G Chipman of Boston president of the association Prayer by Rev William Howe of Cambridge sermon on agnosticism by Rev Samuel Mcbride D D of Centennia Church Brooklyn Afternoon sermon on Being Glad by Rev D D Eddy D D of Brooklyn Precentor F M Limb of Boston led solos as ministers and chorus choir filled the platform Attendance larger than usual for opening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corragee City
The
Baptist Association
W. G. Chipman
Boston
William Howe
Cambridge
Samuel Mcbride
D.D
Fulton
Centennia
Brooklyn
DD. Eddy
Notables Entertained at Catskill Mountain House
Ex governors Cornell of New York and Boutwell of Massachusetts join Governors Beaver of Pennsylvania and Foraker of Ohio along with General H. A. Barnum and others at Catskill Mountain House. They depart at 4 p.m. for New York by Catskill Mountain and West Shore railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catskill
N. Y
Cornell
New York
Boutwell
Massachusetts
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Foraker
Ohio
H. A. Barnum
Messrs
Townsend
Barnes
N. White
Stephen G. Clark
Oliver Burke
John Vroman
Catskill Mountain House
Commodore A. van Santvoard
George Montague
Sigourney Fay
Hofele Discharged Without Complaint in Allen Forgeries Case
Ferdinand W. Hofele was discharged by Justice Hogan at the Tombs after no formal complaint was filed against him in the Allen forgery investigation. He remains bound to furnish $5000 bail for later appearance as a witness, which was posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ferdinand W. Hofele
Allen
Hogan
A Lunatic's Fatal Escape Attempt at City Farm
Worcester reports Mrs Azubah Bartlett an inmate in the insane ward attempted escape by rope of cloth and bed clothing. The rope fell short and she struck a bulkhead, sustaining injuries that caused her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Azubah Bartlett
City Farm
Egyptian Exploration Reveals Rich Tomb Treasures and Mediterranean Links
W M Flinders Petrie reports a large XXVIth dynasty tomb near Bulak with a rich mummy and seventeen gold amulets, including cloisonné pieces. The find includes four alabaster canopic jars for Horata, 200 Ushabtis, and extensive papyri. Additional discoveries span Sahun, a Pyramid mouth site, and towns yielding Cypriote and Phoenician inscriptions, indicating early Mediterranean influence before 2000 BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
W. M. Flinders Petrie
London Academy
Anhhotep
Bulak
Sahun
Fayum
Nile Valley
Usertesen II
Seti Li
Ptolemy Philadelphos
Hawara
Mediterranean
An Tarsha
Cyprus
Obituary notices of several Lowell figures and others
Charles W. Marriott of Lowell assistant fire engineer aged 53 died of heart disease after a long residence in Lowell He belonged to Veteran Firemen Association Oberlin Lodge I O O F and Odd Fellows Mutual Benefit Association He leaves a widow and two daughters Eliza Sutton prominent local benefactress died at Centre Harbor aged about 70 Her husband founded Sutton Mills North Andover and endowed the Eben Dale Sutton Reference Library in Peabody with 20000 and funded further memorials The library contains 8000 volumes and supplements the Peabody Institute Library Mrs Sutton supported local charities and Unitarian Church Captain Charles R Warren aged 50 died at his West Concord Street home He was Irish born served in the Ninth as sergeant major later led Wolfe Tone Guards and was active in Boston Elks A report from Bay View Michigan notes Rev Dr Bayless editor of the Western Christian Advocate died in Cincinnati from complications of a carbuncle After illness Goater had been in poor health for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Marriott
Lowell
Fire Department
Bath
Marriott
Veteran Firemen’s Association
Oberlin Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Mutual Benefit Association
Eliza Sutton
Centre Harbor
Sutton Mills
North Andover
Peabody Institute Library
Sutton
Unitarian Church
Charles R. Warren
West
Concord Street
Dublin
Ireland
Warren
Wolfe Tone Guards
Ninth Regiment
Boston Lodge of Elks
Bay View
Mich
Bayless
Cincinnati
Western Christian Advocate
Indorsement for Commissioner James Tanner by G A R Post
Charles Russell Lowell Post 7 G A R adopts resolutions expressing confidence in Pension Commissioner James Tanner and urging the President to reappoint him. They call for a just liberal policy toward veterans, and ask that copies be sent to the President and Tanner and printed in the public press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Russell Lowell Post
G.A.R
Charles Russell Lowell
Department of Massasetts
Commissioner of Pensions
James Tanner
Tanner
United States
Penacans
Fidelity Rewarded for Twenty-Fifth Year as Nurse
Rose McCormack yesterday completed twenty five years as nurse at City Hospital. The board of directors and physicians and surgeons honored the occasion with beautiful souvenirs and a purse of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose McCormack
City Hospital
Fire Ravages Augusta Orphan Asylum In 100000 Dollar Blaze
Augusta Augusta Orphan Asylum a five story building was nearly destroyed by fire. Firefighters struggled due to water shortage and children were rescued safely. Two firemen were injured by falling timber. The structure valued over 100000 dollars and insured for 60000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
St. Paul. Minn
Livingston
Mont
Parke Opera House
Gordon Bros
Troy
N. Y
Fulton Street
Karr
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga, Rome & Columbus Railroad
House thieves arrested after noon crackdown
Inspectors Cogan and Barry and Officer Murphy of Station 4 yesterday arrested Louis N. Lanier Joseph L. Kelly and Dennis Coakley for larceny of a gold ring and multiple jewelry pieces valued at 450 from Botsford R Clarke 430 Belleview Highlands July 2 also a gold watch valued at 125 for Mrs W A Haley 259 Walnut Dorchester residence items valued 210 from Robert T Swan 20 Bird Street and other pieces from Chalmers C Longley 34 Sidney Street July 13 plus a pocketbook from J Homer Pierce Belleview Street The thieves entered William Lindsay 9 Sayward Avenue but were stopped by a servant girl Lanier asked for Philbrick then left The officers also arrested Thomas Goulding but released him for lack of evidence A large amount of stolen property was recovered and the entry was through doors left open or insecurely fastened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogan
Barry
Officer Murphy
Louis N. Lanier
Joseph L. Kelly
Dennis Coakley
Botsford R. Clarke
Belleview Street
Highlands
W. A. Haley
Walnut Avenue
Robert T. Swan
Bird Street
Dorchester
Chalmers C. Longley
Sidney Street
J. Homer Pierce
William Lindsay
Sayward Avenue
Lanier
Mr. Philbrick
Thomas Goulding
Business Troubles and Assignments Hit Several Firms
A Boston based boot dealer W T Harlow assigned to Joseph B Lincoln of Batchelder and Lincoln offering 60 cents on the dollar to creditors. Hiram H Hollis of New York assigned to Henry A Newell due to Riverside and Oswego Mills and Brown Steese and Clarke affairs. Fairfield Gray of Danversport and Morris Refowich of Ashland reported in distress with executions and attachments. Alfred C Farlin of 567 Washington Street held a creditors meeting with settlement basis proposed at 30 or 20 cents on the dollar, adjourned without agreement. Additional cases include F J Weber of Cincinnati and Lynch and Co of Wadsworth also assigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Harlow
Chelsea
Joseph B. Lincoln
Boston
Batchelder & Lincoln
Harlow
Hiram H. Hollis
Wool Puller
New York City
Henry A. Newell
Mr.ollis
Riverside & Oswego Mills
Brown, Steese & Clarke
George W. Hollis
Fairfield Gray
Danversport
Morris Refowich
Ashland
Penn
H. Blount
Alfred C. Farlin
Washington Street
Farlin
J. Holsapillar
Dayton
F. J. Weber
Cincinnati
C. B. Lurner
Waterbury
Boston Clings To First Position In Tough Chicago Tilt
In the Boston Chicago game Dan Brouthers led with fierce hitting, collecting a three bagger to finish strong. Ganzel toiled six innings before Kelly relieved him, Richardson contributed a timely tenth inning hit, while Pfeffer and Ryan shone on defense for Chicago. Burns had the lone multi hit effort. attendance about 7000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Dan Brouthers
Ganzel
Daley
Madden
Kelly
Richardson
Southers
Chicago
Pfeffer
Ryan
Burns
Bostons
Chicagos
Early City Team Scores From Regional Matches
Reported scores from multiple games include Indianapolis 9 over New Yorks 5, Pittsburgs 2 over Washingtons 1, Clevelands 10 over Philadelphias 5, Lowells 3 over Lowers 2, New Havens 6 over Newarks 1, Hartfords 5 over Norwalks 4, St. Louis 43 over Brooklyns 2, Baltimores C over Cincinnatis 20, Louisvilles 11 over Athletics 9, and Kansass Citys 6 over Columbuses noted across several venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostons
New Yorks
Philadelphias
Clevelands
Aera
Chicagos
Indianapolis
Pittsburgs
Washingtons
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Philadelhias
Lowell
Worcesters
Lowells
New Haven
Newarks
New Havens
Hartford
Hartfords
Norwalks
St. Louis
Brooklyns
Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Baltimores
Louisville—Athletics
Louisvilles
Kansas City
Kansas Citys
Columpus
Runaway Girl Found In Boston
Florence M Hunter twelve years old ran away from Brattleboro Vermont and came to Boston. She was found at the South End yesterday morning by West End Street Railway employees and taken to Station 1. Her uncle in Charlestown was notified and she was sent to the Chardon Street Home until her father arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence M. Hunter
Brattleboro
Boston
South End
West End Street Railway Company
Charlestown
Chardon Street
A Treatise on the American Law of Administration
A review of J G Woerner’s A Treatise on the American Law of Administration notes the work’s practical value for probate practice. It argues the American focus, nine titled divisions, and authority-backed principles offer clear guidance.
Hotels list names travelers at venues across cities
A long OCR sourced roster lists numerous guests staying at various hotels and inns including Vendome Brunswick Tavern Thorndike Tremont United States and others. Names cover Chicago New York Philadelphia Norfolk Va Washington D C Boston and more with many families and individuals associated with locations from Maine to Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendome
Otis Young
J. B. Walker
Chicago
Joseph B. Woods
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
F. E. Bradford
St. Louis
Howard M. Johnson
Norfolk
Brunswick
George B. Barnes
F. James Brewster and Family
Philadelphia
J. Richards
New York
A. A. Phillips
London
Thorndike
James H. Potts
Troy
Henry R. Brigham
C. C. Grueff
Reading
Penn
A. Leo Knott
Washington
Parker’s—Morris J. Landy
Gloucester
George E. King and
F. J. Minney
Louisville
J. A. Cutler
Tremont
John_ A. Thomas
Toledo
H. A. Bowie
Detroit
J. C. Hart
Newark
N. J
Louis M. Levy
Jules Schwab
United States
George P. King
Lancaster
Fred R. Brown
Springfield
George A. Brown
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Robert Snyder
Eldorado, Kan
Silas J. Harding
Advent Camp Meeting
Yarmouth
Sorrento and
Bar Harbor
George Tiddle
Kebo Club
Bar Harper
Sorrento
Glengariffe
Tower House
Ledgemore
Frank Jones
Guinness
Lord Ardillan
Jones
Greeley
Lamont
Sinclair
Isaac Lawrence
General Benet
Ordnance
Gouldsboro
Sullivan
Howard
Miss Winthrop
Hon. Cabot Lodge
Peabody
Burnham
Carr
Eliza Hemenway
F. Amory
Hamilton Curtis
Louisburg
George Riddle
Wheelwright
Riddle
Robert Grant
Jack Hall
Arlington Street Church
Herford
Episcopal Church
William Lawrence
Divinity School of Cambridge
St. Sylvia’s
Baptists
Cottage City
Hofele
Mr. Petrie
Station 4
Joseph Woods
Kneeland Street
James A. Fuller
Saratoga Street
NEW Books
City of
Woerner
Williamson
Schouler
Williams
J. G. Woerner
Probate
City of St. Louis
Little, Brown & Co
Otis P. Curtis
U.S.A
Joh Abbott
Brent Good
J. B. Oltman
F. G. Clark
Paul Boyton
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