Naval Militia Cruise Aboard the Atlanta From New Haven
The First Division Naval Militia of Connecticut under Lt. E V Reynolds began a five day tour aboard the Atlanta with two sections of about thirty five men each. The Messenger transport delayed by engine trouble, Navy officers discuss derelict-ramming incidents as Captain Bartlett explains how the Atlanta was nearly crippled by a derelict wreck, despite a claimed safety margin.
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New Haven
Conn
Naval Militia
E. V. Reynolds
Connecticut Naval Militia
Atlanta
Messenger
Gardner’s Bay
Camp McAdoo
Bartlett
Connecticut National Guard
Newport
J. R. Bartlett
Naval College
Scarnlett
Washington
United States Navy
We 4
Gardneay
Brooklyn
Ace
Thurber Barn Fire Follows Chinese Threats in Johnston
Aug 18 report from Prov ench L shows Mrs Ann F E Thurber a Johnston farmer faced threats from Italian neighbors after a dispute over hills. This morning Thurber’s barn was burned with three horses inside. two were rescued. Loss estimated at $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann FE. Thurber
Johnston
Chinese fleet leaves coast amid tense Jade Sea warning
Shanghai reports a strong Chinese squadron departing to intercept transports carrying Japanese troops to Corea. The attack on Wei Hai Wei drew alarm, mines were laid at Taku and Wei Hai Wei, and British ship Mercury moved to Wei Hai Wei. Berlin notes Irene may reinforce German squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Central News
Corea
Port Arthur
Wei-Hai-Wei
Yellow Sea
Wei- Hai-Wei
Taku
Mercury
Chee Foo
Berlin
Standard
Irene
Prince Henry of
Prussia
William
Willimantic Camp Meeting Opens for Week of Services
NEW ENGLAND GLEANINGS WILLIMANTIC Conn The Willimantic Methodist camp meeting opens for a week with about a thousand in attendance. Rev J S Bill of Colchester preached and Rev E Terrill will preside. Evang exercises led by J H Boole of Brooklyn. Noted preachers include Bishop Hoburn of India, Rev D Milburn of Washington DC, and Rev Dr Beer of Drew Theological Seminary scheduled across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willimantic
Conn
Willimantic Methodist Camp Meeting
J. S. Bill
Colchester
E. Terrill
H. Boole
Brooklyn
Hoburn
India
D. Milburn
Washington, D
United States Senate
Beer
Drew Theological Seminary
Preacher Draws Crowd Despite Rain at Baptist Tabernacle
In Cottage City the Rev. D. Cheney of West Superior preached a sermon from Colossians I, 15 to 18 at the Baptist Tabernacle yesterday afternoon. Rain and loneliness reduced attendance. In the evening President B. Whitman of Colby University, Missouri, delivered “The College as a Moral Force.”
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Cottage City
Cheney
West Superior
The
Baptist Tabernacle
B. &. Whitman
Colby University
Oriva Yacht Hauled Off After Grounding at Goat Island
Newport reports the sloop Oriva went ashore on Goat Island yesterday morning and was hauled off last night with no injuries. The United States monitor Miantonomah arrived in the outer harbor and anchored about 6 o clock, to remain a few days before heading further west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Oriva
Goat Island
United States
Miantonomah
Nantucket Mortgage Sale Ends Chadwick Estate Interest
The mortgagee sale disposes of the thirty acre Chadwick estate on Nantucket once linked to William F. Chadwick. The property included a grand house and barn dubbed Chadwick's Folly, drawing visitors, while the yacht Peerless, built by the Cramps, can reach eighteen knots and arrived aboard a flyer by G W Harkness.
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Nantuckeet
Squam
Eyerty
William F. Chadwick
Nantucket
Chadwick
G. W. Harkness
Peerless
Democratic county convention set for Whitefield in September
Lancaster New Hampshire Democratic county committee met yesterday and decided to hold the county and congressional conventions in Whitefield in September. The action outlines the party gathering schedule and location for upcoming races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
N. H
Democratic County Committee
Whitefield
Burgess & Co Kingston store burglarized. cash and goods stolen
Plymouth report states William H. Burgess & Co store in Kingston was broken into on Sunday night. About $20 in money and $30 worth of gloves and other articles were taken. The town safe in the same building was opened and a small amount of money stolen. Entry was from the rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
William H. Burgess & Co
Kingston
Morse Family Holds 25th Reunion at Chester NH
A large Morse family gathering gathered Saturday at Josiah D. Morse home in Chester New Hampshire. Attendees came from various New England locations for the first Morse family reunion in twenty five years.
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Derry. N.H
Morse
Josiah D. Morse
Chester
New England
Centre Lebanon Almshouse Destroyed by Fire
The Centre Lebanon town almshouse, barely finished, was set ablaze Sunday night by an incendiary and burned to the ground along with an adjacent ell, sheds, a barn, and thirty tons of hay. Donated by R. W. Shapleigh of Boston, the structure valued at 3000 dollars and insured for 1500 dollars.
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Lebanon
R. W. Shapleigh
Boston
Free Baptist SocietyDismisses Minister in Newmarket
The Free Baptist Society at Newmarket informs Rev. B. M. Briggs that his services are no longer required. He had campaigned against liquor dealers, which reportedly hindered the society from raising sufficient funds for his salary. Liquor dealers urged his departure last spring, and he is expected to stay in town as an agent of the Law and Order League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Free Baptist Society
Newmarket
B. M. Briggs
Law and Order League
State League Republicans to hold ratification meeting in Bridgeport
The officers and executive committee met in Bridgeport and set September 25 as the ratification meeting date. Clubs from across Connecticut will attend, with plans for a parade and large public gathering after the State convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
State League of Republican Clubs
Greenland man arraigned in bicycle theft case
Charles Winn of Greenland was arraigned in Portsmouth Police Court for stealing a bicycle from Louis Poole of Rye on July 28. Judge Marvin set bail at $2 for the October term. in default, he was committed. Winn was found with the bicycle and handed to officers, with police believing he is involved in other wheel thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Charles Winn
Greenland
Louis Poole
Rye
Marvin
Poole
Winn
Merchants Co operative Express Company Formed in Lawrence
Preliminary steps for a Merchants Co operative Express Company were taken in Lawrence with a temporary board of directors elected. Capital stock set at 5000 dollars at 25 dollars per share, to operate mainly between Lawrence and Boston. Petitioning railroad commissioners for approval planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Merchants’ Co-operative Express Company
Board of Trade
W. IF. Sherman
R. J. McCartney
A. B. Bruce
W. D. Currier
C. E. F. Clarke
L. C. Moore
George C. Webster
Boston
Bangor Wins Steamer Race From Camden To Rockland
Steamers Frank Jones and City of Bangor raced yesterday on the Penobscot from Camden to Rockland. The Frank Jones led early from Camden, but City of Bangor quickly passed and reached Rockland about a half mile ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Frank Jones
City of Bangor
Penobscot
Rockland
Whitinsville Man Rescued Twice From River Suicide Attempt
Jacob Houston aged 35 attempted to end his life twice by jumping into the Munford River within the Whitin Machine Works yards where he works. He was rescued with difficulty on both occasions and had been ill for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitinsville
Jacob Houston
Whitin Machine Works
Munford
Barre man sues railroad for damages over February injury
Fergus Carlow of Barre files a $3000 damages suit against the Barre Railroad Company claiming injuries from an incident near Graniteville last February.
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Barre
Fergus Carlow
Barre Railroa Company
Graniteville
Luncheons Held at Malvern and Shingle Cottage in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor hosts an elaborate luncheon by Mrs William Keyser at the Malvern and Mr W F Wilson of New York entertains eighteen guests there. Miss Maizie Sturgis hosts a pretty luncheon at Shingle Cottage. In St Johnsbury Vermont contractor A N Drew files insolvency petition listing liabilities around 5400 with most creditors being local firms.
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Bar Harbor
William Keyser
the Malvern
W. F. Wilson
New York
Maizie Sturgis
ST. Johnsbury
A. N. Drew
Burglars Enter Drugstore in West Concord
Burglars broke into O. B. Cutting druggist store in West Concord yesterday morning and took about 15 from the cash drawer. Few goods were stolen. the thieves were frightened away and have not been captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
O. B. Cutting
Drakes and Williams Files in Norfolk Registry
DEDHAM August 13 schedules filed for John E Drake and Stedman Williams of Quincy doing business as John E Drake & Co boot and shoe manufacturers. Liabilities total 42200 with Drake owing 5700 personally and 3273 indirect. Williams personal liability 7625. Firm assets include Quincy real estate mortgaged to John C Holden plus machinery stock and receivables. Williams has no assets. Drake holds real estate mortgaged for other debts and two mortgages aggregating.
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Dedham
Norfolk
John E. Drake
Stedman Williams
Quincy
John IE. Drake & Co
Stedman Wiliams
John C. Holden
Williams
Fate of Bennington refugees to be decided by California courts
Washington reports the California courts will decide if Ezeta and three companions face extradition for murder arson robbery embezzlement and malfeasance in office. A preliminary warrant was issued in Salvadoran charges tied to political aims. The United States Navy will hold EZeta outside the three mile limit until warrants arrive.
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Washington
Bennington
California
State Department
Antonio Ezeta
Guzman
San Francisco
Navy Department
Thomas
Salvador
Ezeta
Senate affirms sundry civil bill reforms. printing site dropped
In Washington on August 13 the Senate conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill was accepted after addressing several disagreements. A key fight over purchasing the Mahone lot for a government printing office ended with a House substitute rejected and the site provision removed for next session. Conferrees are to resume talks on the Atlanta exposition and Ford's Theatre disaster, while Chandler's Alabama election resolution moves to tomorrow. The House pension bill of June 27, 1890, was returned to the calendar.
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Washington
Senate
Sherman
Rep
Mahone Lot
Government Printing Office
House
Aldrich
Atlanta
Chandler
N. H
Alabama
Morgan
Dem
Ala
Committee On Pensions
Quiet Inquiry into Boston Chinese Examination by Treasury
The Treasury Department in Boston conducts an in depth review of how Chinese at the port are examined amid a New York smuggling case. T Aubrey Byrne leads the inquiry with officials Converse Smith Miller O Neil Bunn and Heintz under scrutiny. Byrne will report to Washington next week and the findings likely won t be publicly released.
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United States Treasury Department
New York
Boston
T. Aubrey Byrne
Treasury Department
Byrne
Washington
Converse J. Smith
Miller
O'Neil
Bunn and Heintz
O’neil
Bunn
Treasury Office
Department
Smith
Arthur Cumming the Man Identified in Cambridge Tragedy
The body of Arthur J. Cumming, 20, found weighted with a pillowcase in Cambridge reservoir, was identified by his brother Harry R. Cumming. Death ruled as self-inflicted. Arthur, born in Montreal, had recent hospital treatment for side trouble and no known enemies. He faced a prior incident with Pastor Brady at People's Church, leading to a assault warrant. Brady later apologized.
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Cambridge Reservoir
Harry R. Cumming
Arthur J. Cumming
Chapman Avenue
Dorchester
Meade
Watertown
Harry BE. Cumming
Arthur
Boston Gas Light Company
Boston City Hospital
Harry
Cumming
England
Montreal
Brady
People’s Church
Pastor Brady
Dr. Brady
Young Cumming
Sunny
Hedrington
McClinch
Post
Criminal Court's Work in August Term Opened
First day of the August term of the Superior Criminal Court extended past 5 pm with Judge Sherman presiding. George H. Steele received a brief respite as consideration continues. Several defendants were placed on probation or lightly sentenced, including Patrick O'Hare to two years and others to one year in the House of Correction.
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Superior Criminal Court
Sherman
George H. Steele
Charlestown
Patrick O’hare
House of Correction
Island
Reformatory
George Scott
J. Elliot
M. J. Long
Edward Mills
Old Colony Railroad Company
Miller pleads not guilty in counterfeit case
Jacob Miller charged with passing counterfeit two dollar bills was arraigned before United States Commissioner Fiske in the Federal building. He pleaded not guilty and waived examination. Bail set at 1000 dollars, with Miller to appear Sept 1. George S. Hill defended Miller, citing a clean record and doubt about intent. Separate arrest of Maurice R. Davis, a Greek fruit peddler, for passing a counterfeit bill on Aug 9, believed likely accidental and not linked to Miller.
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Jacob Miller
Wise
United States
Fiske
Miller
George S. Hill
Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Company
Hill
Maurice R. Davis
Warenton Street
John Repetto
Fulton Street
Davis
Repetto
Chinese Treaty Ratified by Senate in Executive Session
The Chinese treaty was ratified by the Senate by 27 to 2. It bars entry of Chinese laborers to the United States for ten years except under specified conditions and preserves limited return rights for certain laborers with family or property in the U.S. including a one year to depart and possible extension. The pact allows transit for laborers and sets reciprocal provisions for Chinese enforcement of similar rules on American workers in China. The U.S. will also report all citizens in China, including missionaries, to the Chinese government annually.
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Washington
Senate
United States
China
Change of Owners at Chelsea Daily and Weekly Record
The Chelsea Daily and Weekly Record reports a change of ownership with E H Pierce purchasing both papers. Pierce, publisher of the Revere Journal for five years, takes over alongside longtime owner H C Gray who retires after over fifteen years at the helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Weekly Record
E. H. Pierce
Revere Journal
H. C. Gray
North Shore items feature arrests and local events
George Scott, charged with breaking into James Hunter's cigar store in Beachmont on June 25, was sentenced in Superior Court to one year. Leslie Walters and Daniel Cronan, both Chelsea youths, were jailed by Revere police after disturbances in Cliftondale, Walters facing an additional breaking and entering charge. A promenade concert and ball at Ocean Spray Bijou on the 27th features local ladies. Winthrop planning a benefit for letter carriers with a Aug 29 entertainment at the Bijou. officers and committee members named. The Winthrop Selectmen called for a town census. The Jolly Tars minstrels open their season at the Yacht Club with Governor and commodore nights noted. R. J. Jose to sing at Pine Beach concerts. annual children's festival offers free rides and treats with illuminated grounds.
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George Scott
James Hunter
Beachmont
Concord Reformatory
Leslie Walters
Daniel Cronan
Cliftondale
Revere
Chelsea
Walters
Stimpson
Gardner
Neebe
Smith
Winthrop Town Hall
Alfred Tewkesbury
J. J. Mulloy
John S. Ballou
Lawrence Neebe
Harry Ballou
R. J. Jose
Europe
Point of Pines
Lynn Cadet
Pines Theatre
Somerville Aldermen Order Sewer for New High School
The Somerville Aldermen held a special meeting last evening ordering a sewer on Highland Avenue and Putnam Street to drain the new high school building. Minor business included licenses and street fixture locations. President Andrews presided in the Mayor's absence on vacation at Kennebunkport. all but one Alderman attended.
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Somerville
Highland Avenue
Putnam Street
Andrews
Kennebunkport
Leclercque Brain and Nervous System Treatment
Promises cure for brain and nervous system diseases using tissue cell building and normal constitutional therapy. Offered by Dr Myron E Leclercque at 278 Boylston Street Boston Mass near Public Garden. Treats paralysis epilepsy loco motor ataxia and long-standing functional difficulties and constitutional ills.
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Myron E. Leclerque
Boylston St
Oop
Hlic Garden
Boston
Mass
Free Medical Services Offered by Dr Dewey at Hotel Pelham
A medical unit named Cured for All Diseases will be continued by Dr Dewey the specialist to all rich or poor during hard times. Examinations and medical attendance are free. Offices 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1 pm 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm Sunday 16 to 4 pm Closed Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
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Dewey
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
Knights of Pythias to convene in Waterbury Sept 11
Grand Chancellor Norton issued the circular for the twenty sixth annual Grand Lodge session of the Knights of Pythias to be held in Waterbury on September 11. The rank of P C will be conferred and arrangements set for exemplification of these ranks.
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Hartford
Bic
Norton
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Waterbury
P. C
Editor Curtis Seen Dining at Silver Grill Café Yesterday
Harvard Graduates' Magazine editor Curtis was spotted lunching at the Silver Grill Café yesterday, according to eyewitness accounts. The brief sighting places Curtis at a downtown eatery during a quiet noon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
The
Harvard Graduates’ Magazine
Silver Grill Cafe
Hartford Boy Attacks Sister With Hatchet
In Seymour, a 77 year old son of a man named Cosgrove attacked his 3 year old sister with a hatchet after threatening to cut her fingers off. He struck the third and fourth fingers, removing one entirely and partly severing the other.
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Hartford
Cosgrove
Rimmon Hill
Seymour
American Wringer Co. Makers of Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. operates at 12 and 14 Broadway extension city. It manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Three Cornered Fight for Senate in Suffolk District
A three cornered race is shaping up in the third Suffolk district, involving Ward 3 East Cambridge and Wards 6 7 8 in the city. Regular candidate likely ex Representative Michael B Gilbride of Ward 8 faces opposition from ex Representative Daniel J McLaughlin and East Cambridge figure Stephen Anderson with possible a three way contest echoing battles in 1891 and 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Cambridge
John F. Fitzgerald
John W. Coveney
Fitzgerald
Michael B. Gilbride
Gilbride
Daniel J. McLaughlin
Senate
Friends
Stephen Anderson
East Cambridge
Lally & Collins Sell Retail Business to R H White Co
Messrs Lally and Collins dry goods merchants at Washington and Bedford Streets have sold out their retail business to R H White and Co. Today the new owners take possession. The retiring firm will meet all obligations in full. Mr W J Lally said they may continue in wholesale, though nothing definite yet. They thank the public for support during their retail years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Charlestown Veteran Firemen Plan Big Turnout for Muster
The Charlestown Veteran Firemen Association met in the old engine house on Main Street and finalized plans to attend the Pawtucket muster in September. Enthusiasm runs high as they aim to bring home the brooms through hard work and numbers. A practice playout in Hancock Square showcased the old tub’s strong first trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Main Street
Pawtucket
Hancock Square
Old Lynn Man Dead At 82 In Lynn
Perez M. Coombs aged 82 died at his home 425 Western avenue. Born in Thomaston Missouri on March 22 1812 he moved to Indiana in 1854 to drill recruits for the civil war and came to Lynn in 1868. He served in the Lynn Rifles and Lynn City Guards and was a mason by trade leaving a widow two sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Perez M. Coombs
Western Avenue
Thomaston
Indiana
Lynn Rifles
Lynn City Guards
Coombs
Cotter Rites Held for East Boston Resident
The funeral for John J. Cotter will be held from his home at Sumner and Webster streets East Boston this morning at 7 45. He was a respected East Boston citizen and member of John A Hawes Post G A R and other associations. He died while staying in Massabesic New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Cotter
Sumner and
Webster Streets
East Boston
Cotter
John A. Hawes
Quarter Century of Bliss in Salem
Captain and Mrs. George H. Blinn of 11 Pearl Street celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary in Salem on August 13. Many visitors called during the day and evening. Captain Blinn became keeper of the lockup in 1876 and has served as captain of the police force since 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
George H. Blinn
Pearl Street
Captain Blinn
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Captain Bartlett
Frei
NEW England Medical Ins
Tremont Row
Wild Flowers OF America
Willowers of America
Boston Post
P. O
Midway Types
America Photographed
the Post
Express
Irving
Sherman’s
Grant
Dickens
Boston Treasury Office
Arthur Cumming
Man
Criminal Court
Chelsea Paper
North Shore
Somerville Aldermen
Main Springs
Mad
Worcester
LEA & Perriny
Ferats
Lea & Perring
Uing
Duncan
NEW RK
Sheepscott View
Maine
Lafayrite Tibbetts
Boothbay
West End Power House
Lally & Collins
R. H. White
Old Lynn Man
Covenant Mutual Benefit Association
C. D. Holmes
Exchange Building
State Street
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