Roof Collapses Near North Cambridge Car Shed
A portion of the old Middlesex car shed in North Cambridge Massachusetts avenue collapsed yesterday at 2 4 PM. Four workers were warned as a main wooden beam cracked overhead, narrowly missing John Edger and injuring two others. Contractor George P. Ballentine led crews away before the fall. A.J. Hennessey and J. B. Reynolds suffered minor injuries.
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Middlesex
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Eid
George P. Ballentine
John Edger
Fred M. Loud
Daniel Fortune
Dr. Goodine
Post
A. J. Hennessey
J. B.reynolds
Choctaw youth to play last baseball game before execution
Wah-teh-nish a Choctaw boy, prepared for a Saturday game at Fairmount Park, will be executed Monday for a tribal murder. He accepts his fate and urged a delay to finish the game, with tribal leaders and the Governor delaying the death to Monday.
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Kansas City
Wahteh-nish
Fairmount Park
Wah-teh-nish
Wahh-teh-nish
New England Post Boom Boosts Orders Across Region
The Boston Post reports a nationwide surge in orders as readers demand larger daily and Sunday issues. Letters dated July 24–31, 1897 show towns from Natick to Gloucester increasing allocations, with multiple dealers requesting dozens more copies to meet growing demand.
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Boston Post
New England
Boston
Daily
Sunday Post
Local Post Order Requests From Various Towns
Adated clippings show multiple readers and towns requesting daily or regular copies of posts and newspapers. Names include A C Marshall Beverly Farms Davis and Cook Newport Vt C P Chase Andover C L Hathaway Nantucket Bryant Sharon Medfield Ryan Cummins Fairbanks and Son Natick H Woods Old Colony I F Murphy W E How among others. Requests specify adding 4 5 10 or more copies to standing orders and daily bundles for trains and services.
Silk waists sale of finest Japanese silks and linens
Silk waists made of finest Japanese silks and linens with white collars. Previously priced at 3 dollars 50 cents, now marked down to 75 cents for this sale.
Suburbanites Orders Rooted in Local Postings
A series of dated letters from July 26 to July 31 show residents and companies requesting bundles of Daily Posts and posts. Names include W. C. Morse WwW F Home and Beverly News Company. Locations mentioned are Glenwood Park Street Station Medford Leominster and Beverly Massachusetts.
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Sir
Glenwood Bundle
Park Street
Medford
W. C. Morse
F. Home
North Leominster
Grace Wilbur Thrown From Carriage Near Wickford
Grace Wilbur of Providence was found injured along the road near Wickford in North Kingstown. She says she was lured to Doughnut Hollow to secure a pianist position and was knocked unconscious, robbed of about 60 dollars a gold watch and jewelry, then dumped from a carriage. Authorities pursue arrests amid liquor raid rumors and a high court official’s alleged warning.
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Providence
Grace Wilbur
Wickford
North Kingstown
Pierce
Wilbur
High Court
Miss Wilbur
Wheelock
Wickford Junction
Requests for Postal Posts and Daily Copies in 1887
Fragments show requests from Monmouth and East Tilton for postal posts and daily Boston Post copies. Correspondence includes E A Dudley of Monmouth and E Durgin of East Tilton requesting increases in daily postings and copies.
New Subscribers in Hillsboro and Marblehead Requests
Two readers request additional daily posts for subscriptions. Co A Macalister of Hillsboro New Hampshire asks for ten copies, dated July 28. M H Graves of Marblehead Massachusetts requests five more posts, dated July 30.
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Hillsboro
Co. A. Macalister
N. H
Daily Order for Fortieth Copies Initiated
A note from Lynn dated July 31 orders a total of 40 copies to be produced daily starting Monday, signed F. A. Easton. The concise directive specifies quantity and start date.
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The
Post
Sir
F. A. Easton
Lynn
Post additions and order increases across New England
A collection of requests from readers in Mass New Hampshire and Boston area to add multiple copies of the Daily Post to their standing orders. Requests include five to ten copies for locations such as Taunton Canton Ashland Somersworth Newton Upper Falls Derry Depot Hyde Park Forest Hills and more with dates in July.
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W. D. Sims
East Brookfield, Mass
Post
J. Shaw
N. T. Cummings
Winchendon
George A. Wood
Taunton
Mass
Ashland
Eally
W. F. Merritt
New Hampshire
Fost
Air
Morning Post
H. Ramon
Somersworth, N. H
the Post
The
RE. F. Dakin
Southbridge
Newton Upper Falls
Sir
Boston
H. Bakeman
Granite State
G. S. Rollins
Derry Depot
N. H
Hyde Park
J. F. Murphy, Co
R. R. Boston
Forest Hills
OCHE
A. Easton
Lyon
Linden
A. F. Small
July
A. B. Dresser
Needham, Mass
W. & G. Rochester
J. F. Rabardy
Manchester
W. F. Hadlock
Auburndale
W. S. Stewart & CO
Franklin Falls, N. H
Dover
Daily Post
W. T. Sanborn & CO
Dover, N. H
Newburyport
N. P. Fowle
Danvers
J. T. Carroll
Postal Rate Increases Announced for Fitchburg and Cambridge
In letters dated July 7 and July 29, EB Moran and J C announce postal increases. North Cambridge Junction will rise to fifty daily copies starting July 7, while Fitchburg service will increase to thirty five daily starting August 2.
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Sir—Increase
Cambridge Junction
EB. J.C
Fitchburg
D. EB. Moran
ADD FIVE DAILIES TO GALLAGHER SUMMER STREET
A notice from B. B. Hayes of Lynn Massachusetts dated July 31 requests adding five daily newspapers to Gallagher on Sum mer street.
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Sir
Gallagher
Summer Street
B. B. Hayes
Lynn Mass
Five Extra Copies Requested by Waltham Reader
A resident of River Street in Waltham requests five extra morning copies and five Sunday copies starting today to supply patrons. The note is dated July 2 and signed by J Tracey.
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Waltham
Post
J. Tracey
River Street
Fitchburg Railroad Likely To elect temporary president
Board of directors expects to fill the Fitchburg railroad presidency after the death of President Marcy. Possible successors include A. Torrey and David P. Kimball, with Robert Codman Acting President pending a formal election. General Superintendent W. D. Ewing declined to comment on jurisdiction changes.
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Fitchburg Railroad
Marcy
A. Torrey
David P. Kimball
The
Road
Robert Codman
Afd
W. D. Ewing
Adirondacks Travel Hint Pointing to Fitchburg Line
Rail note advises travelers heading to the Adirondacks to use the Fitchburg line for service. Fragmentary phrase mentions routes and services, urging travelers to check schedules.
Seaside Request for Posts by J E Prouty
A brief letter from J E Prouty of Scituate dated July B requests five additional daily posts and ten more Sunday posts. The note conveys a polite entreaty for ongoing newspaper insertions along the seashore audience.
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J. E. Prouty
Scituate
Lawrence Newsstand Orders Daily Posts Refill
Lawrence firm orders 60 Daily Posts to North Lawrence with five dealers increasing by five copies each next Monday. Regular standing order set at 660 copies per day until further notice from T. H. Kelley & Son dated July 28.
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Sir
C. P. Chase
Andover
Large demands for the Post surge in New England towns
Readers press publishers for bigger daily Post orders. Messages from Thomas Wight Gorham New Hampshire Il Atkinson Tilton New Hampshire D J Harrington Whitinsville Massachusetts Peter Peterson Portland Maine A F Small Linden New Jersey July indicate immediate increases and multiple copies requested.
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Gorham
Post
Sir
Post Daily
Thomas Wight
Gorham, N. H
Requests to Increase Post Shipments Across Several Towns
Multiple correspondents in New England request larger daily posts, from ten to twelve and beyond, with dates in July and locations Needham Highlandville Forge Village Rochester North Attleboro Natick and North Attleboro all referenced in frantic plea for more posts to be supplied daily or by specific dates.
Increase at Newton and Island Posts Request
A fragment from Newton Centre dated July 27 requests ten ag 5 Newton Centre bundles and sixteen daily posts. Swampscott and Salem notices from July 2% and July B& call for 200 copies and daily posts. Peak's Island also requests more posts daily.
Five for Blackstone and other reader requests
A collection of reader letters to a newspaper editor requests extra copies or daily posts. Names include J F Beereen Wellfleet A J Pervere Chester Martin James W Hunnewell W Smith D Reed and others across Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont and Maine. The letters date from late July with callers asking for additional copies and increasing daily posts.
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Post
Chester Martin
Bridgton, Mo
Order for 100 Posts From Moloney and Marshall
The notices request to commence on Monday morning in Walnut Hill Massachusetts and Cottage City July 29 31 and August 7. The orders demand five daily posts and an ongoing supply until further notice.
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M. J. Moloney
Walnut Hill
Mass
Community Correspondence on Postal Additions
Local letters from multiple towns request increases in daily Post shipments and regular orders. Names include THOMAS GURNHAM FRANK H PEAK W S STEWART & CO F W GOODWIN FOWLES NEWS AGENCY QUINCY W T SANBORN BE B SOUTHER MRS N P FOWLE BE H JEMEGAN J T CARROLL A E KENNEY and others across Medford Saxonville Newburyport Nantucket Rosindale and Danvers.
Divorce Proceeding Initiated by Mrs Anderson of Wall Street
The wife of Andrew Anderson Jr secretary of the Mexican National Railroad Company filed for divorce on statutory grounds. The case centers on her husband’s liaison with Emma Zanfretta a famed dancer and acrobat, whom Anderson met through Zanfretta and his wife at Miner's Theatre.
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New York
Andrew Anderson, Jr
Mexican National Railroad Company
No. 6
Wall Street
Howe & Hummel
Emma Zanfretta
Andrew Anderson
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Zanfretta
Miner’s Theatre
Anderson
West Twenty Third Street
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Anderson At Once Became Fast Friends. Mrs. Anderson
Post delivery requests span Wareham to Somerville
Letters from readers in Wareham Randolph Atlantic and Somerville report shortages and demand increases for morning Posts. Citizens ask to add five copies to every order, raise to fifty per day, or add ten Posts to specific bundles amid ongoing supply gaps.
Malden Promotes Industry Amid Frustrated Workers
Local notes from Malden include Sir-Add twenty-five and Sir-Make daily a murder cries from Shoemakers. July 28 entries list SHERBURNE BROS in Malden and July 3 city dispatch from Boston via J. F. Murphy.
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Post
Sir
Brockton
Boston
J. F. Murphy
Travellers Request Ten Copies to Int er Mercies
A reader named Winchester asks the editor to send ten copies to inte merkies. The brief note references a train No. coutharn and signs as G. W. Winchester in a casual postscript.
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G. ‘W. ‘Winchester
Coutharn
The New Grand Theatre Proprietor Reports Break-In
Thomas F. Thomas of Thomas and Watson, owner of the New Grand Theatre at the Westerly House on Washington Street, found his room entered yesterday with four suits of clothes stolen and other garments missing. The thieves fled in panic, leaving an overcoat and trousers behind and leaving a money and valuables trunk untouched.
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Thomas F. Thomas
Thomas & Watson
New Grand Theatre
Westerly House
Washington Street
Burglar’s Voice Foils Escape in Harlem House
Frederick Newman was arraigned in Harlem Police Court after a burglar tried to imitate Anton Merkle. A brave woman glimpsed a man in her bed room via a looking glass, noting the impostor’s high pitched voice gave him away as Merkle’s bass tone proved different.
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New York
Frederick Newman
Harlem
Anton Merkle
Merkle
Mirror Impostor Tries Break-In as Wife Fights Back
Mrs. Merkle confronts a stranger posing as her husband Anton. A faint voice from a bedroom leads to a scream and a chase through Columbus Avenue toward Ninety-fifth Street. The intruder is seized by Mrs. Merkle until Policeman Henry Kenyon arrives.
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Anton
Mrs. Merkle
Columbus Avenue
Ninety-fifth Street
Henry Kenyon
Buckley hunts wife with bloodhound in flat house
In New York on August 11 Buckley hunted Mrs Buckley with a bloodhound at 118 West Thirty-ninth Street. He gave the name Frank Johnson to police and left without talking. Minnie Woods testified Buckley demanded his wife and claimed she harbored her. The dog was placed in her bed and Mrs Buckley escaped via a fire escape.
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New York
Aug
Buckley
Coxey Nominated for Ohio Governor by Populists
The Populist State convention in Columbus renominated Jacob Coxey for governor amid a rowdy session. Delegates charged Hanna money and bribery amid fights over rules and a five minute speech limit. The ticket also includes Morris Whitcomb and D C Pomeroy with the body adjourning sine die awaiting the investigating committee report.
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Columbus
Jacob Coxey
Committee On Rules and Order of
Peter Witt
Cleveland
Mark Hanna
Witt
Hanna
Morris Whitcomb
D. C. Pomeroy
C. A. Reider
F. M. Morris
State Committee
Myopias Win Rhode Island Polo Cup in Narragansett
The Myopia club of Boston defeated Buffalo Country Club 9 to 53 4 in the Rhode Island cup final at Narragansett Pier. Despite Buffalo's two-goal handicap, Myopias displayed strong teamwork and standout plays to secure the victory.
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Narragansett Pier
R. I
Point Judith
Myopia
Boston
Buffalo Country Club
Myopias
Buffalos
Unknown man dies at Emergency Hospital entry
An unidentified man who may be J. S. Sullivan collapsed and died at the hospital entrance to the accident room from a hemorrhage. Blood was observed at the nose and mouth as he fell. Authorities may identify him through investigation and records.
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J. S. Sullivan
Rail rate talks at Saratoga might shape Boston Trade group
At Saratoga New York yesterday the Boston Trade and Transportation Association seeks reduced rates from New England and elsewhere. The New England Passenger Association and the Joint Traffic Association discuss concessions which would decide the fate of the newly formed Trade and Transportation Association.
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Saratoga
Boston Trade & Transportation Association
Boston
New England
New England Passenger Association
Joint Traffic Association
Trade & Transportation Association
Acadulation
A. O. H. Division 2 Honors Anthony Canny in Roxbury
About 300 members and guests in Friendship Hall Roxbury gathered Wednesday evening August 1 to honor Anthony Canny before his departure to Ireland. President Ward presented him with a gold badge of the order.
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Division
Friendship Hall
Roxbury
Anthony Canny
Ireland
Canny
Ward
Fitchburg Rail Offers Round Trip To Buffalo On G A R Encampment
The Fitchburg railroad offers a one fare trip to Buffalo for the G A R national encampment. Tickets are valid going August 21 to 23 and returnable until August 31. Inquiries to J R Watson general passenger agent Boston Mass for circular.
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Buffalo
Fitchburg Railroad
G. A. R. National
J. R. Watson
Boston
Mass
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Gloucester
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C. L. Hathaway
Middleboro
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G. W. Armstrong
Somerville Junction
Southern Division
H. Woods
Old Colony
I. F. Murphy
William E. How
Haverhill
Gilchrist &Co
Beverly
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Beverly, Mass
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Monmouth
E. A. Dudley
Boston Post Daily
Co. E. Durgin
East Tilton
M. H. Graves
Marblehead, Mass
Canton
M. B. Knight
H. E. Raymond
Peabody, Mass
Torrey and Kimball
Adirondacks
Fr. A. Wheeler
Marlboro
Atkinson
Tilton
D. J. Harrington
Newsdealer
Whitinsville, Mass
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Peterson
Highlandville
KF. L. Fuller
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Forge Village
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North Attleboro, Mass
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Newton Centre
Boynton & CO
Swampscott
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Salem
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Peak's Island
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Wellfleet
North Cambridge
James W. Hunnewell
Avon
J. Smith
Reed
Melrose Highlands
Ester
Proctoreville
W. Mullen
East Bridgewater
Ito
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Cottage City
Pleease
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Thomas Gurnham
Frank H. Peak
Saxonville
F. W. Goodwin
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Quincy
BE. B. Souther
Rosindale
Daver
Adad
Clifteendale
Ar.j Oblige
A. E. Kenney
Wareham
B. Walters
Wareham, Mass
Fred A. French
Randolph, Mass
Atlantic
P. W. Branschred
Atlantic, Mass
Somerville
West Somerville Bundle
H. H. S. Smith
West Somerville
Malden
Sherburne Bros
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Coxey
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