Old Home Week Features Echo Across New Hampshire
Outdoor meetings marked Old Home Week with many churches closing for summer vacations. In Concord an open-air grove gathering on Penacook Lake featured representative ministers. Claremont held an opera house service. Pembroke staged a Methodist Church service with town history and music. Woodstock hosted services at the Woodstock South Church with two sermons and a basket dinner. East Andover had sermons on The Church and the Home and a history talk by Napoleon Bryant. Deerfield anticipated a reunion with ex-pastor Jacob Chapman but he could not attend. Merrimac’s J O Walker preached at First Baptist. Sandown observed Old Home Day with a sermon by W P Odell at the old church.
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Concord
N. H
Penacookie
Aymen
Claremont
Pembroke
M. Henry Cox
Arch
Woodstock
Woodstock South Arch
J. M. Lewis
A. B. Russell
Laconia
East Andover
J. Lewis
Napoleon B. Bryant
Oston
Deerfield
Merrimac
Sandown
Hering
W. P. Odell
Diplomat Hugh Rosvenor's Suicide in Vienna
The Hon. Hugh Rosvenor, 81, second son of Lord Ebury and former attache to the Pekin legation, killed himself with a revolver in Vienna. He had loved an American missionary in Pekin who rejected him and believed the girl massacred. Louise Randall, the woman, later learned of his death in Paris.
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Vienna
Hughrosvenor
Lord Ebury
Pekin
Louise Randall
China
Paris
Serious Lynn Assault at 92 Federal Street
At 2 o'clock this morning James and Hugh Riley allegedly kicked in a door on Federal Street and savagely assaulted Hugh Scollins. Riley struck him on the head with a bottle causing a scalp wound while James Riley cut him under the eye with a steel ring. Scollins was taken to a hospital, then returned home and is reported very weak this afternoon.
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Lynn
Hugh Scollins
Federal Street
James
Hugh Riley
Scollins
James Riley
Tramps Arrested for Freight Car Burglary Near Conna Junction
Two men from Charlestown Massachusetts were arrested in South Berwick for breaking into a freight car on the Boston and Maine line at Conna Junction. A seven pound box of plug tobacco was found in their possession, linking them to the theft.
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South Berwick
Boston & Maine Railroad
Conna Junction
Alfred Branston
John Cleary
Charlestown
Mass
Mrs Sarah N Edmond Dies From Train Wreck Shock
Worcester Aug 12 Mrs Sarah N Edmond of Worcester died from nervous exhaustion due to the shock suffered in the June 29 wreck of the Baptist excursion train on the Fitchburg road near Worcester. She had been ill since the incident.
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Worcester
Sarah N. Edmond
Fitchburg Road
Explosion Blasts Kenosha Saloons Injuring Five
Henry B. Beck, a Kenosha saloon keeper, lit a match in his cellar to locate a gas leak. The blast wrecked two buildings and seriously injured Beck and four others.
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Kenosha
Wis
Henry B. Beck
Beck
Bryan Association Meeting in South Boston
The William Bryan Association met in Clan na Gael Hall and approved sending a copy of resolutions to William J Bryan. The club pledged loyal support during the campaign and admitted over forty new members. They voted to affiliate with the National Association of Democratic Clubs and to appoint a delegate for the national convention in Indianapolis.
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William Bryan
Lawrence McGovin Dies After Freight Collision Near School Street
Beverly reports Lawrence McGovin a local morocco dresser was found beside railroad tracks near the overhead bridge on School Street. It is believed he was struck by a midnight freight train. He leaves a widow and seven children.
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Beverly
Lawrence McGovin
Rosier Thady
Schooltreet
Anniversary celebration at Chelsea home on Hawthorne Street
About 60 couples attended the event marking Mr. Harry Smith’s birth anniversary. Guests came from Boston Everett and elsewhere. An entertainment was provided with games and refreshments. D A Marshall served as master of ceremonies.
Ideals of the Republic Under Threat at Peoples Temple
Rev. R H Bisbee of Hast Pepperell warned last night that destruction of self government and the rise of corporate power threaten the nation. He urged a return to foundational American ideals and warned against wealth concentrating influence over the republic.
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R. BH. Bisbee
Hast Pepperell
People’s Temple
Mr. Bisbee
Bryan
Republic
God
United States
America
Boston Post Summer Resort Photo Contest Details
The Boston Post offers weekly prizes of 10, 5, and 8 dollars for summer resort photographs. Submissions should be newsworthy with human interest and avoid too many figures. Include title, name and address on back, and a brief note on circumstances. photos are not returned.
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Boston Post
Mte
Casey Nooks
Mt Riated
Baturay
Young Dr Talmage Speaks on The Church
Rev Frank Dewitt Talmage preached at Park Street Church on The Church arguing the church is the worship band gathered to confess Jesus Christ. He challenged objections to church membership and warned that claiming one can be good outside the church leads toward Universalism and infidelity.
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Frank Dewitt Talmage
D. D
Jefferson Park Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Park Street Church
Talmage
Jesus Christ
Liberal Forum Meeting Denounces Permit Revocation
The Boston Liberal Forum met at Pilgrim Hall after Mayor Hart revoked their Boston Common permit. William Fragier, forum president, blamed John Gill for the action while Rev. William Bonner spoke on the China religion dispute. another meeting is planned for next Sunday.
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Boston Liberal Forum
Boston Common
Hart
Pilgrim Hall
Washington Street
William Bonner
China
William Fragzier
Forum
John Gill
Murder in Halifax Drives Investigation of Family Feud
In Halifax on Queen Street John T Curran, 58, was killed after two blows. William Cox, 2, is held for investigation amid police statements that the murder sprang from a family feud. Cox was seen fleeing after Curran accused him of improper relations with Curran's daughter in law. Cox was later arrested while buying a ticket for Chicago where a brother in law resides.
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Halifax
John T. Curran
William Cox
Curran
Queen Street
Cox
Chicago
Pater Calahane
Unitarianism in Canada preached by Rev Walkley in Roxbury
The Rev. Albert Walkley of Ottawa preached at the First Church in Roxbury on a liberal view of religion. He thanked Roxbury for helping establish Unitarianism in Canada, linking the Ottawa church’s founding to the First Church’s post office mission and noting a mid September dedication with Rev. James De Normandie assisting. He urged continued support as Canada grows as a nation, independent from colonial status.
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Albert Walkley
Ottawa
Can
Roxbury
James de Normandie
Canada
Walkley
North America
England
Leverett Street Lodgers Dispute Ends in Penknife Assault
Early yesterday a dispute between two lodgers in a Leverett street house led to Michael Monahan, 65, being charged with assault and battery after attempting to stab Ohn McDougall. McDougall was cut on the side chin and abdomen and treated at the Emergency Hospital.
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Leverett Street
Ohn McDougall
Michael Monahan
cDougall
Hartford Bank Clerk Drowns in Connecticut River
Fred H. Uhlrich a 20 year old clerk in the State Bank drowned in the Connecticut River just below Colt's dyke about noon today after he began to swim and disappeared after signaling for help Two men pursued but failed to reach him and the body was not recovered.
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Hartford
Conn
Fred H. Uhlrich
State Bank
Connecticut River
Colt’s Dyke
Religion Dominates Common Respect Speakers Amid License Fears
Speakers at the Common resisted usual debates, focusing on religion due to license fears and police warnings. Goldstein of Liberal Forum and others faced revocation, with little public speaking. A Sister group was limited. Volunteer Army collections continued. The Municipal Band concert drew a large crowd despite threatening weather.
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Goldstein
Jackson
Frazier
Liberal Forum
Volunteer Army
Desis
Two Boys Injured in Powder Explosion in Me
Charles Trott's sons Augle Poe ie and William Trott aged 6 and 8 were badly hurt today by an explosion while playing with blasting powder in Bac o Maine. The younger boy is not expected to survive and the elder's life is believed to be in danger.
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Baco
Augle Poe Ie
William Trott
Charles Trott
Topsfield marks 20th anniversary with church ceremony
A large crowd attends the Topsfield anniversary events at the Congregational Church. Rev. A. W. Moore of Lynn delivers the sermon on the church's influence in town life. The program includes a Midnight bonfire, a governor’s arrival, a procession, speeches by William Moody and George Dow, and a day of concerts, races, and fireworks ending with a town hall ball.
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Topsfield
Congregational Church
Old Town
Ada B. Dow
A. W. Moore
Lynn
Jerusalem
Christ
New England
Church
Crane
Bates
Senate
E. Smith
Myers
Salem Police
T. W. Pierce
Salem
Second Corps
George H. Perkins
Gloucester
B. P. Pike
Board of Selectmen
William H. Moody
George Francis Dow
Kimball
Mr. Perkins
Boxford
Malden letter carrier saves children from river accident
John Murphy assistant mail carrier in Malden rescued two girls and a boy when a raft broke apart on the Malden River near Charles street. He jumped in without pause, pulling the first girl from the water by the waist and the second by the hair as a boy escaped. He downplayed his heroism, calling it nothing more than anyone would do.
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John Murphy
Malden
Cerrier Murphy
Malden River
Charles Street
Murphy
United States Mall
Italians Hold Humbert Memorial in Fall River
In Fall River on Aug 12 the Italian community held memorial services for King Humbert at St Marys Church. A coffin with the king’s picture was carried in a hearse followed by a large procession to the church where Rev Christopher Hughes delivered an eulogy.
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Fall River
King Humbert
St. Mary’s Church
Christopher Hughes
Memorial services for King Humbert held in New York
In memory of Humbert of Italy memorial services were held today in Carnegie Hall by the United Italian societies of New York. The hall was crowded to its utmost with Chevalier Giovanni Branchi, the Italian consul general, presiding.
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NW York
Humbert of
Italy
Carnegie Hall
United Italian Societies of
New York
Giovanni Branchi
Car Strikes Elderly Man in Grove Hall Crossing
Jeremiah Creemer an elderly resident of 456 Sixth Street South Boston was struck by an outward-bound Grove Hall car on Washington Street near Lagrange while crossing. He was taken to City Hospital unconscious but suffered only a scalp wound.
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Jeremiah Creemer
Sixth Street
Boston
Grove Hall
Washington Street
Lagrange
Stage season shifts for Coghlan and Lonsdale in 1890s Boston
The stage plan shifts include Gertrude Coghlan’s Vanity Fair likely opening Sept 3 in Saratoga as the inaugural venue. H Gittus Lonsdale joins Edward Willard for an American season with a long Tremont Theatre engagement in November. Lonsdale and wife perform Sept 3 at the Columbia Theatre in San Francisco and Caleb West’s title role is set for Jacob Litt’s production. Brady’s Women and Wine opens the Boston Theatre season on Sept 3. The Park starts with Neil Burgess in The County Fair. Bob Fitzsimmons builds theatrical prospects after a easy win last Friday. Gertrude A Lovering is active in Katherine Robers stock company. De Wolf Hopper and Nella Bergen have returned from Canada. Hopper will rehearse with Weber & Fields.
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Gertrude Coghlan
Saratoga
Boston
H. Gittus Lonsdale
Edward 8. Willard
Tremont Theatre
J. H. Benrimo
Pasha
Hollis
Jacob Litt
Caleb West
Brady
Neil Burgess
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gertrude A. Lovering
Katherine Rober
de Wolf Hopper
Nella Bergen
Canada
Hopper
Weber & Fields
Two Little Vagrants Plays At Grand Opera House This Week
The Grand Opera House shows Two Little Vagrants all week with matinees. J. K. Emmett headlines Keith's this week. The Point of Pines hosts a big musical festival through the week and Hebrew convention events run six days at Nickelodeon.
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Grand Opera House
J. K. Emmett
Keith
Richmond
Austin
Musical Festival Opens with New Acts in Boston
A large crowd attended the festival at Pines despite a recent wave. The rustic theatre showcased new acts by Knoll and McNeill, Gerald Haynes, Cushman, and Sam Curtis among others. Frederick W. Bowers drew ovations with his songs. the Lynn Cadet Band performed a lengthy program under Lurvey and Baldwin.
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Int of Pines
Rustic Theatre
Boston
Frederick W. Bowers
Knoll
McNeill
Thomas Baldwin
Billie Carter
Gertrude Haynes
Curtis
Miss Cushman
Sam Curtis
Lynn Cadet Band
8. & Lurvey
Baldwin
R. Lurvey
Stropdance
Jevvertay
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Mr. Costella
Charles River Park
Johnnie Nelson
Archie Meachern
Cambridge Cadet Band
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