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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1886
Page
1
Pleas Entered in Not Guilty. Trials and Miscellany
Commissioner Squire and Maurice K Flynn plead not guilty and face trial set for Sept. 5. Squire resumes testimony before Mayor Grace as Newman Perkins of Peabody posts a circular and workers walk out. State Department reports on Cutting clair. call for 10 million dollars in US bonds. Dr Frank H Hamilton dies in New York. General John Kldred's funeral in Newport. Polo match in Newport. Edward Hanlan rowed 3 miles in 19m23s on Lake Quinsimond. Newport Society protests arrest of F Asbenden over a midnight horn incident. Albert J Cooley denies a murder link near Wallingford. Sixteen-year-old Cheries Asseton of Lowell cited as a dime novel victim. Fishing schooner Henry 8S Woodruil arrives at Lanoire. Robert Drekely held for trial after shooting wife in Woodbury. Local lynching talk. county nominating conventions held. Fall League winners listed. plan to assign stockyard switching to Chicago railroads. Detentions in Malien tied to burglary gang. Nebbing strikes in Hull. barn fire injures a lady. Provincetown schooner struck. New York watermen demand higher coal lightering pay. coal price rise foreseen. Terrible triple tragedy near Chattanooga. Free traders conference in New York. Michael Metz hanged in Pittsburg. Texas Democrats nominate General L C Woos for Governor. Foreign items report Belfast quiet. Catholic bishop bans parades. Lord Randolph Churchill drafts bill to solve Irish question. Louise Michel sentenced again. Bradlaugh to seek division on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire
Maurice K. Flynn
Grace
Newman Perkins
Peabody
State Department
United States
Frank H. Hamilton
New York
John Kldred
Newport
R. I
Edward Hanlan
Lake Quinsizmond
Newport Society
F. Asbenden
Albert J. Cooley
Wallingford
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Stock Yard Corporation
Pockington
Lake Shore
Malien
Hull
Provincetown
Chattanooga
Tenn
Michael Metz
Pittsburg
Penn
Texas
L. C. Wo3s
Harbor tragedy and mixed city news of the day
A squall capsized the sloop Frolic with all hands lost while the Arti vona schooner also wrecked. An arsenic finding emerged in the West Somerville poisoning case amid a day of political and financial notes including a large labor mass meeting and mining company report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artivona
American Bankers’ Association
Irish National League
New Yorks
Bostons
West Somerville
Tamarack Mining ‘Company
New York& New England
Eastern
Atchison
Iowa Falls
Sioux City
Hanlan Sets Pace in Three Mile Race Trial
Lake Quinsagamond Worcester August 12 Edward Hanlan rows a new cedar shell built by Binkie of Cambridge to a 19 23 time over the regatta course in a trial for breaking the 19 54 three mile record. He kept a thirty two stroke and plans another trial Friday to try to lower the mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Edward Hanlan
Lake Quinsagamond
Hanlan
Binkie
Cambridge
Drowning of Arthur N Scott at Cues pond Worcester
News in brief reports the 17 year old Arthur N Scott son of jeweler Charles N Scott drowned while bathing at Cues pond Worcester body recovered. Also notes a factory strike in Somersworth NH collapsing as new workers filled openings and a fatal carriage accident in Providence RI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur N. Scott
Charles N. Scott
Worcester
Cues Pond
Somersworth Machine Company
Dover
N.H
George A. Kenyon
Olney Street
Providence
R.I
Florence
Italy
St. Apnn’s
Morrisania
N. Y
E. H. Kettel
William Huckel
Robert Warren & Co
Chicago
New York Typographical Union
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Elijah Smith
John H. Hall
Christopher Meyer
Colgate Hoyt
New York
William Endicott, Jr
Boston
Charles L. Colby
Milwaukee
Weather Indications For New England And Eastern New York
For twenty four hours starting 7 am Friday Aug 13 New England should see fair weather with variable winds becoming southerly and slightly warmer Eastern New York likewise fair with southerly winds and a touch warmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Weather Summary for Boston Observed August 12 1836
The Observer's Office reports clear to cloudy conditions with fair to brisk breezes in Boston. Means show a high of 85 and a daily mean of 77 with a minimum around 45 to 60 depending on the measurement. daily humidity near 58 percent and precipitation not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Observer's Office
Signal Anne Wn
DA. S. A
Ape Yeson
Vaeda
Weather Observations From Yesterday Across Stations
Meteorological record summarizes yesterday’s observations up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. Includes time synchronized readings across locations to show conditions and measurements at the close of the day.
Financiers Conclude Second Bankers Convention Day
The Harbor excursion and Parker House dinner capped the bankers session. New officers were elected led by Logan Murray as president, with Hall H Camp as first vice president and George F. Baker as treasurer. John J. Pratt headed the executive council. John Lowell urged immediate national bankruptcy legislation.
Down the Harbor Bankers Excurtion Delights Boston Harbor
A group of Boston bankers escaped the city heat on a two twenty PM sail aboard the Nantasket from Rowe's wharf. They toured Boston harbor landmarks in Mass Bay viewed Minot's lodge light and Forts as the tug aided a harbor accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe’s Wharf
Boston
Boston Bay
Boston Harbor
Boston Lower
Massachusetts Bay
Minot
Lodge
Banquet Honors Boston Bankers At Parker's
Visiting bankers from Boston and across the country filled Parker's last night for a banquet. Asa P. Potter led the event with speeches praising Boston finance and forecasting future benefits from the convention. The gathering included prominent officials and bankers, ending around 12:15 with jovial reflections and a playful banner above the punch bowl.
Amsterdam and Rotterdam Lines Cut Steerage Fare to Sweden
New York august 12 the Amsterdam and Rotterdam steamship lines lowered steerage outward passenger rates to Sweden to fifteen dollars. The move reduces the cost for travelers choosing sea passage to Sweden, reflecting a shift in transatlantic travel pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Sweden
Pleas Entered as Squire and Flynn Face Trial
New York August 12. Messrs Squire and Flynn appeared to plead to indictments. The judge noted pleas to be entered separately with possible special pleas later. Trial set for September 6. Court adjourned after testimony and objections amid tense exchanges with counsel and the mayor presiding.
Lightning strikes Nantasket stable halting voyage of beach line
In Hingham near Rockland street the McCain Davis Nantasket Beach Express stable was struck by lightning at 4 15 pm and destroyed. Horses wagons and carriages were saved. Loss about 5000 dollars with 3000 dollars insured. Charles Tibbetts dwelling damaged and Miss Abbie Whist fainted but recovered. Separately in Provincetown the Gloucester schooner Tragabigzanda suffered a shattered mainmast after a lightning strike and will likely repair locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norh Cohasset
McCain & Davis
Nantasket Beach Express Company
Rockland Street
Hingham
Cohasset
Hull
Charles Tibbetts
Mies Abbie Whist
Provincetown
Tragabigzanda
Rose
Gloucester
Mutiny report on Henry 8S Woodruff false says Maine ship did not reach Grand Banks
Despatches from Portland to Boston claim a mutiny on the schooner Henry 8S Woodruff of Lamoine on the Grand Banks are false. The Woodruff never went to the Grand Banks but worked the Querean Bank, arriving at Lamoine with 4500 quintals of codfish, the largest load into the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Boston
Portland
Henry
Woodruff
Lamoine
Grand Banks
Cape Race
Querean
United States
Wallingford Shoe Box Mystery Sparks Cooley Theory
New Haven Aug 12 The sole development is a fresh theory that the body found at Saybrook point is Albert J Cooley of Durham. Cooley will seek a coroner to confirm he is alive. The State has assigned a detective to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Wallingford
Albert J. Cooley
Durham
Cooley
Saybrook Point
Ecoroner
Coal Going Up As Boatmen Strike For Higher Lightering Price
New York August 12 A strike by boatmen seeks a 15 to 25 cent per ton raise for lightering coal from Jersey City Elizabeth and Perth Amboy to New York. No coal has been lightered for three days as workers aim to deter outsiders and seek higher demurrage. Big coal firms plan a 15 to 25 cent rise in nut stove egg and broken sizes, independent of boatmen demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
Elizabeth
Perth Amboy
Delaware & Hudson Canal Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Free Traders In Council Seeks $1 From Revenue Reformers
New York August 12 A conference of free traders called by the American Free Trade League national committee met with David A Wells presiding. Attendees included John J Dargen South Carolina L H Blair Virginia Rh D Doyle Virginia William Dean Delaware William Gibbons Delaware William G Brownlee Michigan Benjamin Reece Ohio F W Blaintie Illinois D A Wells J B Sargent A W Thomas Connecticut and R Bowker Everett P Wheeler E P Doyle J S Moore New York The meeting urged vigorous action in fall congressional districts and adopted resolutions praising President Cleveland for reform and asking every revenue reformer to donate $1 for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Committee
The
American Free Trade League
David A. Wells
John J. Dargen
South Carolina
L. H. Blair
Rh. D. Doyle
Virginia
William Dean
William Gibbons
Delaware
William G. Brownlee
Michigan
Benjamin Reece
Ohio
F. W. Blaintie
Illinois
D. A. Wells
J. B. Sargent
A. W. Thomas
Connecticut
R. Bowker
Everett P. Wheeler
E. P. Doyle
J. S. Moore
United States
Cleveland
Manning
Morrison
Drakely Murder Preliminary Hearing Held In Connecticut
Waterbury Connecticut August 12 preliminary examination of Robert Drakely for murder completed before Justice M F Skely. Witnesses described the shooting of Mrs Drakely, Drakely fleeing the scene and restraint by bystanders. Funeral services held. townspeople voiced fear of lynching.
County Offices Nominated at Area Conventions
In Augusta and Damariscotta Me on August 12, Democratic, Republican, Prohibition and third-party county conventions named candidates for state and local offices. Delegates ranged around 71 at each gathering with multiple nominees for senator, sheriff, register of deeds, county attorney, treasurer, and commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
William Lamb
Clinton
Charles F. Trask
Gardiner
Henry Penniman
Winthrop
Register of Deeds
O. A. Crowell
Oakland
R. W. Black
Charles E. Dutton
China
Eli Drew
Waterville
Albert N. Douglas
Chelsea
Bangor
Damariscotta
Sebastian S. Marble
Waldoboro
John E. Kelsey
Boothbay
John W. Perkins
Nobleboro
Albert B. Erskine
Etna
Howard E. Hall
Newcastle
James H. Varney
Bristow
Ozro D. Castner
John Smith
Wiscasset
Hale
Dingley
Prohibition
John J. Bulfinch
Waldboro
Charles E. Emerson
John Richards
B. M. Giles
Z. B. Osgood
C. N. Hoch
G. R. Fossett
Bristol
Freeman Murray
Dove ER
Piscataquis County
Henry Douglass
Guilford
A. T. Wade
Sangerville
Henry Hudson
Walter H. Berchen
Dover
J. L. Smart
Milo Montor
O. W. Trask
Atkinson
Edwin Doore
Bancor
Aroostook County
A. L. Lambert
Houlton
T. H. Phair
Presque Isle
M. N. Drew
Fort Fairfield
Lewis B. Johnson
Albert A. Burleigh
Colin L. Wadlin
Monticello
M. M. Clark
James H. Kidder
Bridgewater
Marcus S. Huson
Easton
Congressman Boutelle
Trotting Meet At Rochester Draws Six Thousand
Six thousand spectators watched the Rochester driving park program. Brown Hat led with a 2:18 unfinished pace victory over Cohannet while Echo Chief dominated the 2:25 class despite breaking in heat two. Mme Marantette set a new team running record by half a second as Mambrino Sparkle overtook J. J. in a late surge Tims 2:174 and 2:18 times noted. Postponed due to darkness until tomorrow at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Brown Hat
Cohannet
Echo Chief
Mme, Marantette
Mambrino Sparkle
Spofford
Harry Wilkes
Majolica
El Paso Prisoner Cutting Appeal Before Chihuahua Court
An El Paso special reports Cutting was dragged before Judge Castaredo and told his appeal will be heard soon by the Chihuahua Supreme Court. He refused representation, leaving his case to the American government, and was returned to prison as diplomatic entanglements over the case continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
el Paso
Cutting
Chihuahua
Tennessee Governor Nomination: Robert Taylor Selected Dem Candidate
Nashville August 12 Robert T Taylor was nominated as Democratic candidate for Governor today. He becomes the party’s standard bearer in Tennessee with support from key state figures and delegates. The nomination marks a pivotal step toward the upcoming statewide race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Robert T. Taylor
Settlement in Cutting case prompts bond call and rule changes
Washington reports progress in the Cutting case diplomacy with United States demanding release and Mexico to issue a requisition on Chihuahua governor. Officials say no border armed clash expected and arbitration unlikely, with settlement likely by correspondence and in look for a ten million bond call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Bayard
Jackson
Mexico
Chihuahua
Porter
More Millions Called In For Bonds At Washington
Aug 12 Washington special reports the call for 10,000,000 dollars of bonds issued late this afternoon after a delay in papers. Acting Secretary Fairchild said it is routine and others may follow. A treasury official noted the policy to issue calls as soon as a surplus justifies it while the Morrison surplus resolution wait frustrated the President’s signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairchild
Treasury
Bond Redemption Call for 1882 3 Percent Loan
Acting Secretary Fairchild announces a 10 million dollar redemption of the 3 percent bonds issued under the 1882 act. Principal and accrued interest will be paid at the U S Treasury in Washington on September 15, 1886, with interest ceasing on that date. The notice lists specific original and substitute numbers and explains bonds are called by original numbers only, noting many have been transferred or exchanged into other denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairchild
Treasury of
United States
Act of Congress
Modifications debated as Congress reopens rules control
Washington Aug 12 special report says Democratic Congressmen expect changes to House rules after recess. Critics fault current fortifications effort and power of Mr Randall over appropriations and conference. Of 221 Senate amendments, only 22 were concurred with, many dropped in conference. December may see a return to time limits for general appropriation bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Evening Star
Congress
Friends of
Tilden
Randall
Committee On Appropriations
Senate
House Committee On Appropriations
House
Arthur Wins Salary Back After Customs Losses
Washington reports that after helping clear ex President Arthur of responsibility for a $12,000 theft at New York customs, Treasury issues a warrant for $972 withheld from his salary. Congress previously relieved him of liability and directed settlement of his accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur
New York
Custom House
Treasury Department
Congress
Postmasters named for Stockbridge Sandwich and Newport
The President appointed Agnes J. Smith at Stockbridge Mass replacing H L Plumb whose commission expired James Sherlin at Sandwich Mass replacing F S Pope whose commission expired and M B Thrasher at Newport Vt replacing H L Lawrence whose commission expired Secretary and Mrs Endicott will leave Washington tomorrow for a month or six weeks visit at their home in Massachusetts Secretary Whitney will leave on Monday for Lenox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agnes J. Smith
Stockbridge
Mass
H. L. Plumb
James Sherlin
Sandwich
Pope
M. B. Thrasher
Newport
H. L. Lawrence
Endicott
Massachusetts
Whitney
Lenox
Wabash Bondholders Propose Mortgage Consolidation Plan
New York Aug 12 The Wabash bondholders committee reports support for the plan but suggests consolidating all first mortgages into one for the entire line and classing second third and fourth mortgages with priority unchanged. All foreclosures to be waived for three years except the first and second loans. Coupons overdue to be cash paid. others funded with bonds. New bonds to be exchanged for old, issued with 5 percent interest in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Bondholders
New York
Committee of Wabash Bondholders
No. 6
Wall Street
Improved Railroad Construction and 1886 Rail Tax Figures
The 1886 Poor's Manual shows 3131 miles of new track, national mileage 128 976. Total railroad capital stock reaches 3 817 697 832 with funded debt 3 765 727 066. Earnings amount to 772 568 833 versus 770 684 908 in 1884, with a note that 1885 marked a low point in earnings relative to cost and mileage, likely to improve this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Consider Your Servants Lighten Their Work with Pearline
A brief exhortation invites readers to ease domestic labor by providing Pearline to servants. The note frames Pearline as a practical aid for household tasks and consumer care, urging caretakers to adopt the product to improve efficiency and comfort.
Locked-Out Tanners Struggle After Perkins Action
Salem August 12. Newman Perkins, an early supporter of the manufacturers’ association, posted the circular and briefly kept thirty men at work then closed shop after a quarrel with the Knights of Labor. The boycott on Perkins and firms like Harrington’s tannery sparks tension as authorities impose saloon closures and police guard non union workers. New non union hires arrive, mood tempered but unresolved as efforts aim to restore order. Louis Bloomberg, beaten at Winchesters tannery, is able to work again while arming himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Newman Perkins
Knights of Labor
Perkins
Knights
Manufacturers’ Association
Harrington
Osborne’s
Raymond
Treadwell’s
Peabody
Louis Bloomberg
George J. Winchester
Texas Democrats Nominate L C Ross for Governor at Convention
The Galveston August report records a stormy third day of the State Democratic convention with seating of Farmers' Alliance and Knights of Labor delegates from Cook County. The platform praises Cleveland, supports public land reforms, separate schools, state supervision of railroads, liens, convicts' confinement, a reform school, and federal defense of citizens, and ends with the nomination of General L C Ross for Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Farmers’ Alliance
Knights of Labor
Cook County
Cleveland
State University
Texas
L. C. Ross
Irish bill for local self government in Britain and Ireland
The Irish Times reports Lord Randolph Churchill drafts a bill for universal local self government across Great Britain and Ireland. Each region would manage its own immediate affairs while Imperial Parliament remains supreme. The measure hints at imperial federation, with full text due next February after reviews by Salisbury and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
The
Irish Times
Conservative
Randolph Churchill
Great Britain
Ireland
England
Scotland
Wales
the Times
Marquis of Salisbury
Marquis of Tartington
Meadow Brooks win Newport cup match over Country club
The Meadow Brooks defeated the Country club three goals to two in a five goal race for the Newport cup. Meadow Brooks led by Elliott Roosevelt and E. D. Morgan faced Raymond Belmont August Belmont W. Cochran Sanford O. W. Bird for the Country club with Foxhall Jeene as umpire and F. C. Beach as referee. The score shifted through five completed goals before time ran short on the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Westchester Polo Club
Meadow Brooks
Country Club
Raymond Belmont
August Belmont
W. Cochran Sanford
O. W. Bird
Thomas Hitchcoch
W. Rutherford
Elliott Roosevelt
E. D. Morgan
Foxhall Jeene
F. C. Beach
Bradlaugh to move division on peers’ interference in elections
London August 12 Mr Bradlaugh will ask a division in the House of Commons on August 19 to condemn peers interference in elections as a high infringement of Commons liberties. He cites the Duke of Westminster Earl of Leicester Lord Montague Duke of Norfolk and Duke of Argyll in Chester Norfolk Bucks Islington and Argyleshire. Radicals to support the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bradlaugh
House of Commons
Commons
Duke of Westminster
Earl of Leicester
Lord Montague
Duke of Norfolk
Duke of Argyll
Chester
Norfolk
Bucks
Islington
Argyleshire
Emperor William greets Americans in Salzburg hotel
A cable despatch from Salzburg reports Emperor William stopping in Salzburg on his way from Gä cstein. American guests at the hotel presented flowers and respect. He thanked them through Prince William with Depew replying for Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Salzburg
Emperor William
Gastein
Prince William
Chauncey M. Depew
Paris judge condemns rioting speakers in Decazeville case
Paris reports Louiise Michel, Lafargue, and Susime sentenced at the City Assizes for seditious language and incitement to murder linked to the Decazeville riots on May 3. Michel gets four months and 100 francs fine, Lafargue four months, Susime six months. M Mariotte of Journal Pilori was arraigned for advocating a coup d etat and acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Louiise Michel
Decazeville
Guesdes Lafargue
Susime
M. Mariotte
Pilori
Belfast Quiet as Policing Grows Ahead of Feast Day
Belfast reports calm with patrols retained and fear over military withdrawal. The Catholic bishop bans Catholic parades for the rest of the year. Five hundred additional police from the South arrive for the August 15 feast of the Assumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Congressional Nominations Reported from Several States
New York dispatch notes nominations across multiple states. Names include David C. Kennon for Ohio seventh Democratic, S. M. Cutcheon for Michigan ninth Republican, W. D. Hill for Ohio sixth Democratic, W. C. Oates for Alabama third Democratic, and Louis C. Latham for North Carolina first Democratic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio
David C. Kennon
Michigans
S. M. Cutcheon
W. D. Hill
Alabama
W. C. Oates
North Carolina
Louis C. Latham
YACHT FROLIC SINKS IN SUDDEN SQUALL NEAR LONG ISLAND
A sudden harbor squall yesterday afternoon capsized a 22 foot sloop Frolic off Fawn bar with four aboard. One witness, a Portuguese boatman, later handed bucket and letters to the police, while the Hayden party aboard Frolic and the Laming family face shock and loss. The schooner Arizona overturned off Green Island with four crew. all were rescued by Vigilant and William Woolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
J. Putnam Bradlee
John W.laming
Blue Hill Avenue
Geary
Long Island
Fawn Bar
Mr. Laming
Hayden
Lamisy
Laming
Arizona
Dover
N. H
Green Island
South Boston
Portsmouth
Vigilant
William Woolley
John Quinn
North End
Neptune
Gail
F. B. Clement
East Boston
Parson's Son and Farmer Die in Graysville Tragedy
In Graysville near Chattanooga Tenn last night Rev F M Bandy and farmer John Davis killed each other after a deadly quarrel starting over Davis courting Bandy's daughter. Davis beat the young man's brother to death with a stone before both leaders were mortally wounded by knife attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Graysville
Cincinnati Southern
F. M. Bandy
John Davis
Davis
Bandy
Randy
Tiree Island Uproar Promises National Touristic Feud
London Telegraph reports a satirical warning that Tiree may spark a wardlike clash between islanders and Britain’s forces as tourists seek a wild Hebrides experience. The piece contrasts Tiree’s peasant society with Ulster and Scotland’s wider economic struggles, noting centuries of population pressure and consolidation by the Duke of Argyll amid emigration and fisheries development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Scotland
Oban
Lona
Tiree
Great Britaan
Ireland
Her Majesty
Micawber
Britannia
Argyleshire Hebrides
Green Isle
Ulster
Scotch Islands
Duke of Argyll
The
Scotsman
Dime Novel Reading Affects Local Youth In Lowell
Charles Asselin a sixteen year old boy from Middle Street Lowell ran away on Monday citing fatigue from house chores and work. He says his mind has been upset by too copious draughts of dime novel literature and has not been heard from since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Charles Asselin
Middle Street
Angry Republicans call for mass convention in Raleigh
RaLlica North Carolina August 12 The Republican State executive committee met here Tuesday and decided not to call a State convention Today a number of prominent Republicans angry at this action issued a call for a mass convention of that party here September 22 to elect a new committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RaLlica
N. C
Republican State Executive Committee
Metz Hanged In Uniontown For Murder Of Italian Saver
Michael Metz was hanged at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the county jail yard at Uniontown for the murder of Cassidente last September. He killed to obtain a large sum Cassidente had saved, just as the latter returned home to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbourg
Penn
Michael Metz
Uniontown
Cassidente
Italy
Globe Theatre to Open Season With Foge's Ferry Scene
The Globe Theatre presents a dramatic torpedo explosion scene in Foge's Ferry where Chip the ferryman's daughter, played by Miss Lizzie Evans, saves the steamer. Opening night is Monday with seats on sale Saturday at the box office.
Citizens' yacht race fund grows in Newport area
Newport Rhode Island, Aug 12. Citizens rally for a yacht race with cups, eyeing a ball or fireworks display to boost the event. Subscriptions exceed 1200 dollars as locals aim to brighten the occasion. The New Haven yacht squadron arrived from New London with a reception aboard Ex Commodore Parker's Starling. Several yachts faced light winds and berths changed as vessels like the Pandora and Sylph encountered repairs and adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
New Reptorp
New Haven
Thimble Island
New London
Parker
Starling
New Bedford Club
Brenton’s Reef
Prohibition Ward and City Committee Reorganization Effort
About twenty five Prohibition supporters met in Tremont Temple to reorganize the ward and city committee. Wards represented agreed on lists after delays and wrangling, with vacancies to be filled at a later meeting. Delegates were chosen for the Worcester State convention, and officers may appoint more members to meet Boston’s representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hall
Tremont Temple
Worcester
Boston
Calvin D. Page
Southbridge
Southworth
Bar Harbor
Blaine
Ames
O. Allen
Lynn
Treasury Department
Washington
Allen
New England
Massachusetts
Colonel Coveney
Political Nominations and Attitudes Across Newspapers
A compilation of editorial snippets from Springfield to Worcester discussing congressional nominations and party strategies. It notes Lowell men favored for Congress, arbitration by Father O Brien and Mayor Rus sell, redistricting criticism of Essex County by Lynn, and broader GOP maneuvering with references to Maine visits and Senator Jefferson’s Batesman stance.
Salem Harbor Project Approved for Langmaid Wall and Dock
Harbor and land commissioners granted a license to J. H. and F. A. Langmaid to build a wall and dock in Salem. Several wharf extension hearings are set for September 2 in Chelsea, September 9 in Lynn and Dennis. Captain Baker authorized to act on Hull beach sand request. Board of Trade debts paid, directors to meet. G A R concert at City Point. Executive council names committee to inspect treasurer securities. Harness contract approved. Post Office carrier Campbell held on embezzlement charges. Knights of Golden Eagle and Ancient Foresters picnicked at Downer Landing. Police raided gambling house No 83 Sudbury Street, seized tables and chips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor and Land Commissioners
J. H
F. A. Langmaid
Salem
J. W.stickney
Chelsea
C. B. Martin
Lynn
Charles Tobey
Dennis
J. K. Baker
Hull Selectmen
Board of Trade
G. A. R. Poat
City Point
Executive Council
Bowne
Coftin
Locke
Powers
Warden Russell
Harvey Wheeler
Massachusetts Battalion
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Middlesex Court
Order of Foresters
Downer Landing
Sudbury Street
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Louise Michel
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Wiaman
Amos Morris
Danbury
Fairmew
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Rew
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Secuccs Saseususs
Philadelpsecus dpsivenccantee-Oestl
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