Milford Sermon Claims Town Ruled by Rum Demon
Reform Milford reports Milford residents were stirred by Rev. W. C. Townsend's sermon titled Rum Rules the Town. He accused the town of liquor control, critiqued officials and local papers, and urged citizens to wake from complacency as police cite few drunken incidents. Public opinion split, with business leaders opposing the remarks.
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Milford
W. C. Townsend
Methodist Church
Board of Selectmen
Roosevelt
Parkhurst
Townsend
North Shore Rain Delays Ocean Grove Camp Meeting
Rain and fog disrupted activities along the North Shore with morning showers delaying the Ocean Grove camp meeting at Crescent Beach. Afternoon sermons by Rev. W. H. Murray, Rev. John Weston, and Rev. Dr. Henry Norman drew crowds, while Rev. Dr. Kimball spoke in the evening.
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North Shore
Ocean Grove
Crescent Beach
W. H. Murray
Boston
John Weston
South Carolina
Henry Norman
Dr. Kimball
Lynn
H. P. Morrissey
Rossmore
Frank P. Norton
Winthrop Yacht Club
Henry G. Clark
Strathmore
Chelsea
Superior Criminal Court
Reformatory
Concord
Mrs Coveney Dies at Cambridge Home
Mrs Coveney wife of Postmaster J W Coveney died at her Cambridge home late Sunday night She leaves three children two sons and a daughter Funeral services will be held at her residence 301 Harvard street Wednesday morning.
Autopsy Links Frank Hardiman Death to Skull Fracture
In Marlboro on August 12 an autopsy confirmed Frank Hardiman died from a fractured skull. Police involvement is alleged by his parents as the cause, though the exact circumstances remain unknown.
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Marlboro
Frank Hardiman
Clothing factory direct from maker cuts costs for buyers
The ad notes Charles Green & Co as manufacturers selling clothing directly from the maker to save customers the retailer’s profit. It highlights fall stock, shows an average reduction of one eighth per cent from already low prices, and mentions boys clothing and $1.50 outing shirts now 48 and 7 cents, with stock limited at 907 to 601 Washington.
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Natihere
Addit
Chas, Green & Co
Manufactog Clothiers
Washington
Boylston
Soaks 10 Establish Branch Rescue League in New York
NEW YORK August 12 Police Commissioner Roosevelt expects a visit today from Mrs. Charlotte Smith of the Women’s Rescue League of Boston who will ask him questions about vice in the city. She seeks to reform city life and aid working women, proposing a New York Rescue League with a branch next week. She urged the Central Labor Union to form a committee to cooperate and discussed Dr Parkhurst's plans. Delegates Edwards Johnson Mitchell Harrison and O’Leary were named.
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New York
Roosevelt
Charlotte Smith
Women’s Rescue League of
Boston
Jesus
Europe
Central Labor Union
Women’s Rescue League
Tels
Girl Found Sleeping In Park Street Cellar Abused by Father Allegedly
A 14 year old girl, identifying as Coakley, was found asleep in a Park street cellar in Lynn and is held at the police station awaiting family instructions. She says she ran away from Brockton to escape alleged abuse by her father.
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Lynn
Coakley
Park Street
Brockton
Eccentric Mrs Garman’s Bank Treasure Found
Mrs W B Garman of Elkhart died recently leaving a large estate. A search for money hidden about the house uncovered gold and silver coins valued in the thousands concealed in fruit. Officials expect more buried treasure to be found.
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LA Porte
Ind
W. B. Garman
Elkhart
American woman Mabel Stanley remanded for jewelry theft
In Bow Street London a tall stylish American woman known as Mabel Stanley with aliases McLean Millett Vaughan was remanded for stealing jewelry valued at £587 from Mrs Gibbons. She was arrested aboard the steamer Etruria at Liverpool before sailing to New York. The detective testified she admitted the act was revenge and all jewels were recovered.
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London
Mabel Stanley
McLean
Millett
Vaughan
Bow Street
Gibbons
Etruria
Liverpool
New York
Judge declares Utah voters include women in state adoption
Ogden Aug 12 Judge Smith of the United States District Court holds that qualified voters in the proposed State of Utah include women under the constitution when adopted and thus women are entitled to vote on its adoption. The ruling likely faces appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
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Ogden
Smith
United States District Court
Utah
United States Supreme Court
Assumption Picnic Draws Big Crowd at Melville Garden
The Church of the Assumption held its fifth annual picnic and games at Melville Garden with a large crowd despite the weather. Attendees enjoyed the dance hall and athletic events, including an 8 to 7 baseball victory by the Everetts over the E. L. B.
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Church of the Assumption
Melville Garden
Everetts
Fire at Wilder hay and grain store on Like Street
Box 2 percent Somerville was sounded at 10 15 last night for a fire in A M Wilder s hay and grain store at 28 Like Street a two story wooden structure behind which Fitchburg railroad tracks extend The fire was stopped before reaching the interior where hay was stored Investigations by fire and police showed waste saturated with oil placed at the rear and torched An engineer on a Fitchburg locomotive sounded the railroad alarm and Box 2 percent followed a few seconds later.
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Somerville
A. M. Wilder
Fitchburg
Athletic programme at Holy Redeemer Church Picnic
Final arrangements set for an amateur athletic programme at Holy Redeemer Church picnic in Centennial Grove on August 19 open to East Boston boys under 15. Events include sprints, distance runs, races, swimming, and two local baseball contests under N E A U sanction. Entries close 8 p m August 17 to local organizers Frank Gallagher Professor Corey Maurice Flynn and John Hickey.
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Holy Redeemer
Centennial Grove
East Bostonians
Frank Gallagher
Chelsea Street
Professor Corey
East Boston Athletic Club
Maurice Flynn
John Hickey
Cornice Makers Ask for Conference with Employers in Boston
The Boston cornice workers union sent a July 26 request to employers for a conference to set a uniform work day. The manufacturers replied August 1 saying they do not wish to enter into any agreement. A follow up letter urged mutual recognition and proposed a meeting with a committee to discuss plans benefiting both sides.
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Cornice Makers
Boston
Cornice Workers Union of Boston
Cormice Makers
Firemen's Protective Union Elects Officers at Meeting
The Firemen's Protective Union elected George J. Bennett as president James McKenzie as vice president Charles H Breadmore as recording secretary T J Barrett as treasurer and Don Crowley as sergeant at arms Thirteen new members were initiated The union voted to smoke none but union tobacco A reception was held for Union No 108 Lynn by Carpenters' Union No 83 at Dexter Hall Wells Memorial The Building Trades Council faced harsh critique and a committee was appointed to draft a press response
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The
Firemen’s Protective Union
Eliot Street
George J. Bennett
James McKenzie
Charles H. Breadmore
T. J. Barrett
Don Crowley
Carpenters’ Union No. 83
Dexter Hall
Wells Memorial
Lynn
Harry Lloyd
William Shields
Building ‘Trades Council
Plenty of Applicants for Navy Enlistment Amid Strict Standards
The Navy Department faces difficulty filling vacancies as many applicants fail to meet required physical standards. In Boston, both navy and marine applicants flood the yards, yet most navy prospects cannot satisfy the stringent physical conditions. Captain Harrington notes marine selections meet high mental and physical aims. If apprenticeship graduates quit at four fifths, re enlistment incentives may be needed to retain them in regular service.
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Navy Department
Washington City
Navy Yard
Wabash
Boston
Navy
Marine Service
Harrington
Wabash Marine Gilbert in Quiet Condition After Self Inflicted Wound
William Gilbert, a marine aboard the Wabash, said to have shot himself but rests easily with a minor flesh wound near the groin. He cannot recall taking up the rifle and offers no motive beyond recent heavy drinking and delirium tremens. The surgeon expects him to resume duty in a few days.
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William Gilbert
Gilbert
Husband Reappears After Two Years in Quincy
In Brockton, J. W. Copp, missing two years leaving wife and four children, reappears. His wife, who had supported the family, received a letter postmarked Quincy asking her to meet him. She found him there and brought him home. no public explanation given.
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Brockton
J. W. Copp
Quincy
Father Scully Gym Second Field Day At Spy Pond Grove
The second annual field day and athletic games at Spy Pond Grove Arlington Saturday offer 100 yard dash one mile run 44 yard run 8 3 4 yard run running high jump running hop step and jump and potato race. 50 cent entry fee with 2 1 2 cents for each additional event. entries close today. Picnic of St Marys Annunciation Guild accompanying the event promises an enjoyable day with dancing in the elegant hall.
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Father Scully
Spy Pond Grove
Arlington
St. Mary’s Annunciation Guild
Freight Train Wreck Kills Engineer in West Virginia
Engineer Clemens C. Arns died as a rear end collision on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Campon, twenty miles south of Wheeling, caused a down grade crash that demolished eight cars and one engine. The track remained closed for repairs.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Clemens C. Arns
Baltimore & Ohio
Campon
Here
Marlboro Foresters Field Day at Riverside Park
Marlboro chapter of the A O F of A will hold a field day at Riverside Park Hudson on Saturday Aug 17 events include baseball Marlboro versus Riversides purse 75 13 yard handicap race purse 50 bicycle races distances one two and five miles prizes total. Entries for the last event close Aug 14 and should be made with T and Dewey Main Street Marlboro.
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Court Marlboro
Riverside Park
Hudson
Marlboro
Riversides
T. & Dewey
Main Street
Maribero
Salem Mills Boost Wages After Long Decline in 1893
In Salem the Naumkeag Cotton Mills announced a wage increase effective August 19, raising pay for about 1400 operatives who had endured reductions since 1893. The move aims to reaccustom workers to a higher scale while reflecting a modest pickup in orders for sheetings and jeans. Agency comments suggest the rise balances past cuts and supports renewed production as business gradually improves.
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Salem
Naumkeag
W. P. McMullen
4 Post
McMullen
Waltham Strike Ends. Backboys Remain Out?
The Boston Manufacturing Company mill strike near Waltham is practically settled. All strikers except the backboys resumed work this morning and are expected back tomorrow. Doffers say their demands were granted while officials deny any demands were made or granted. The doffers are back at work and appear satisfied with the outcome.
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Waltham
Boston Manufacturing Company
Street railway laborers win $2 pay rise in Marlboro
Marlboro reporters note the outdoor laborers on the street railway have settled the dispute and will receive the $2 wage increase they demanded. The agreement ends a period of friction and ensures updated pay for the workers.
Cattle Roasted to Death in Belle Isle Wreck Scene
Lloyds surveyor reports the steamer Mexico wrecked at Belle Isle, largely sunk with a broken bottom. Fire set by wreckers left hundreds of cattle roasted and rotting bodies, prompting Newfoundland press calls for an investigation and prosecutions.
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John's
N. F
Lloyd’s
Belle Isle
Mexico
Newfoundland
Evangelist Walter M Martin to Speak Daily at Bromfield Church
Rev Walter M Martin of Georgetown Mass will lead the noon meetings of the Evangelistic Association of New England at Bromfield Street Church every day this week. Gospel soloist Miss May G Horton of Boston is anticipated to sing.
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Bromfield Street
Walter 8. Martin
Georgetown
Mass
Evangelistic Association of New England
May G. Horton
Boston
New Nursing Training School Opened at Long Island
A training school for nurses will be established at Long Island with oversight by the superintendent of the alms house and hospital in charge of the new program.
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Long Island Training School
Long Island
Almshouse and Hospital
Pastor Kirk Celebrates First Year At Ebenezer Baptist
The Rev. J. Allen Kirk, D. D., pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church on West Springfield street, completed his first year in the pastorate yesterday and delivered a sermon fitting the anniversary eve.
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J. Allen Kirk
Ebenezer Baptist Church
West Springfield Street
President appoints Monson postmaster John P. Herlihy
Washington August 12 The President today appointed John P Herlihy postmaster at Monson Massachusetts replacing G W Farrington Herlihy takes the office as the new postmaster in Monson with the change announced by the White House.
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Washington
John P. Herlihy
Monson
Mass
G. W. Farrington
Treasury gold drain deepens with record New York withdrawal
Washington reports a $1,650,000 withdrawal from the New York sub treasury for export, the largest single day move since the Belmont-Morgan syndicate deal began last February. Officials see bonds likely if gold reserves fade toward$100 million. exchanges hover near 4.9012, with pending shipments of up to$30 million likely before Oct 1. Receipts rise but expenditures still exceed in the current two year period.
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Washington
Treasury
Sub-Treasury
New York
Congress
Belmont-Morgan
Department
Silver agitation across states sparks rally and defections
The national conference of silver Democrats opens in Washington with leaders from Tennessee Missouri and others. Tennessee sends Senator Harris and Representatives Richardson Cox and Enloe. Missouri is led by ex-Congressman Bland and Senator Cockrell. In North Carolina the Alliance pivots to silver with eight thousand hearing Sibley. Iowa reports revolt against the anti silver platform and council Bluffs resignations surface.
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Memphis
Tenn
Silver Democrats
Metropolitan
Washington
Tennessee
Harris
Richardson
Cox
Enloe
Missouri
R. P. Bland
Cockrell
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina State Farmers’ Alliance
Cary
Sibley
Allance
Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Council Bluffs
W. H. Ware
W. C. James
Philadelphia Fire Destroys Two Buildings. 25 Families Homeless
A blaze began at 8 30 a m in Brown and Bailey folding paper box factory at 412 Franklin St Philadelphia. The fire gutted the factory and rapidly spread to W J Buck Sons Co gas and electrical suppliers at High th Street, both structures destroyed. Firemen injured as portions collapsed. About 25 families driven from homes and two blocks damaged by heat and water. Estimated damage 300 000 dollars. Five year old Louis Roth is believed burned to death after returning to his home at 726 Willow Street as flames consumed the building.
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Philadelphia
Brown & Bailey
Franklin Street
W. J.buck,sons & Co
Callowhill
Franklin
Louis Roth
Willow Street
Roth
Street cleaner dies after fall from seat
Timothy J. Daly employed by John J. Kelly who runs city teams fell from his street cleaning unit yesterday morning. He was found unconscious on the pavement and died within minutes after arrival at Emergency Hospital. Daly's body was taken to Lewis Jones & Son on Lagrange street for burial.
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Timothy J. Daly
John J. Kelly
Daly
Fears Street
Lewis Jones & Son
Lagrange Street
Killed a Burglar in Pittsburg Home Ambush
George Glass of Crafton Station woke to an intruder in his house at 4 am. He fired, a fierce struggle broke out, furniture shattered, Glass wounded in the left hand. Police and neighbors arrived as the thief fled, then collapsed dead after Glass fired again through a window. The dead burglar’s identity remains unknown.
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Pittsburg
Penn
George Glass
Crafton Station
Milford District Court Sees Drunkenness Pleas And Liquor Raids
In Milford District Court yesterday four prisoners pleaded guilty to drunkenness. two paid fines while two were sent to Worcester for lack of funds. George Woolford pled not guilty to horse stealing from Oliver W. Gardner and was discharged for insufficient evidence. David Quinn and Mrs Delia Kelley faced charges of selling liquor without a license. their hearing was postponed to Aug 31 following raids by Officers Snell and Hunt. A large quantity of liquor was found at both locations.
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Worcester
George Woolford
Oliver W. Gardner
David Quinn
Delia Kelley
Snell and Hunt
Amorita at the Castle and Black America at Huntington
The Palace presents Amorita at the Castle with a lively curtain raiser Miss Beacon Gardner and a strong burlesque Shril-Be featuring Gus Mills. Also covered is Black America at Huntington avenue circus grounds with a fireworks themed show and portraits of abolitionists drawing large crowds.
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Gus Mills
Jules Garrigan
Ettie Albion
Willie
Cora Williams
Dream
Millie Minard
Morrissey and Heeley
Geneva Ardell
Joe Harrison
Clark
St. Clair
Josie Emery
Huntington Avenue Circus
America
South
Boston
The Pirates of Penns Aunts at Howard Atheneum delight crowd
The merry travesty The Pirates of Penns Aunts drew crowds at the Howard Atheneum with lively dances and clever songs. Principal performances by Adah Richmond Adela Perraut Norma Wills Montie Collins Joe Howard John Weber were praised while features such as the dolls dance and various ballet ensembles drew generous applause. The production credited John Grieves for its polished presentation.
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Penn
Howard Atheneum
Adah Richmond
Adela Perrault
Norma Wills
Messrs
Montie Collins
Joe Howard
John Weber
Lillian Curtis
Clara Cole
Nellie Weber
Ida Emerson
Mile
Eulalie
John Grieves
Joseph Howard
Fred Warren
Ollie de Babian
Tom Ryan
May Richfield
James Flynn
Maud Walker
George Lund
Local theatre opens season with Lemon extravaganza
The theatre under Manager Batcheller presents Harry W Lemon’s extravaganza company to busy crowds. Thirty maidens and ten funny men in costumes perform a laughable skit with novelties and ballet. Noted performers include the Americas comedy quartet Grace Cleveland Thomson Burrell Master Marty Lemon Lillie Frances Cleveland Ida Miller. Four matinees daily this week. seats 10 cents.
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Batcheller
Harry W. Lemon
Americas Comedy Quartet
Grace Cleveland
Thomson & Burrell
Marty Lemon
Lillie Frances Cleveland
Ida Miller
Casey
Bonner the horse wows crowds at Austin and Stone’s Museum
The horse Bonner amazed audiences in a lecture hall showing language learning like a child. Trainer Ed wards and Milo Bonheur presented feats while Hercules Gordon performed strength acts. A Neapolitan Cericola family provided native music as vaudeville drew full houses and applause.
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Bonner
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Milo
Bonheur
Professor Edwards
Hercules Gordon
Cericola
Baisly
Simonds
Edgar
Curran
Kennedy
Quinn
Goldsmith Sisters
Anja
Norman
Delia Parker
Stewart and
Gillen
Tanaky
William H. Watts
Harry S&s. Bartlett
Newton Brothers
Charles H. Dean
Mason Brothers
Turbo
Ravelli
Reopening of Grand Museum Delights City Crowd
The Grand Museum at Washington and Dover streets drew large crowds for the season opening. A new scenic drop curtain depicting the Sound steamer City of Lowell, painted by Arthur Greenus, wowed audiences. The Burglar was the drama directed by A. Q. Scammon, with strong company and curtain calls. A varied program featured Carmachelli and Lucille, Morton and Slater, Aida N Armour, De Wolf sisters, and many others. show began at 1 o'clock.
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Grand Museum
Washington and
Dover Streets
Lowell
Arthur Greenus
A. Q. Scammon
Horace Mitchell
Bill Lewis
Carmachelli
Lucille
Morton
Slater
Aida N. Armour
de Wolf Sisters
George Kane
Zella Clayton
William Moore
Frankie Daly
Jeff Vincent
Frank Riley
Paris designer plans grand Carnival of Venice fireworks
A Paris representative will design the opening display for the Carnival of Venice at Olympic grounds Hunting ton avenue Franciola the ballet master begins training hundreds of dancers. Amphitheatre seating 10006, fifty electric lights needed, half a million feet of lumber for builds, and nightly fireworks valued at 1600 dollars signaling the scale of the event.
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Paris
Olympic Grounds
Huntington Avenue
Franciola
Grand Opera House to Open Season with New Continuity
The Grand Opera House will inaugurate its season and new continuous performance scheme next Monday evening August 19. Edward B. Rice features William Hoey in a new Louis de Lange comedy The Globe Trotter. Hollis Street Theatr is set to begin in September with The White Rat melodrama and Mighty Millions copyright efforts. The Nickle-Odeon opens August 19 with Manager Dunn promising a bright bill.
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Grand Opera House
Edward B. Rice
William Hoey
Louis de Lange
Hollis Street
Lumbia
England
Hollis Street Theatre
Nickle-Odeon
Canan
Dunn
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Holy Redeemer Picnic
Brockton Man
Marlboro Foresters
Pichic
Ees
Pastor Kirk
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Purchase St
North Carolina
Fell Ans
Lorrimer
Greyson
Lorrimes & CO
Jaltimer
Tremont and
Bromnct
HB. EK
Woodward
Express
Lorrimer Acc
Penna A. ,Avg
Baltimore
Worthiess
Lyceum Theatre
Austin & Stone's
Byrne Brothers
Booth Flynn
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