Order of Little Red Schoolhouse Holds First Meeting
The Little Red Schoolhouse order met at Red Men's Hall on Tremont Street with about seventy-five charter members. Captain Frank W. Scott presided, Lieutenant Charles A. Foster served as secretary, and speakers framed the group as nonsectarian Americanist, advocating broad national unity under Old Glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the
Red Men’s Hall
Tremont Street
Frank WN. Scott
Charles A. Foster
Uni
Ity
Little Red Schoolhouse
Mal
Worthan
Foster
Crawford
The
Standard
Anson B. Edgerly
Edward
Shaw
Ward
MISS TIBBETTS AND THE OBSCENE LETTERS
Miss H. B. Tibbetts denied writing obscene letters and claimed the claims were false. She admitted sending a letter to Mrs. Ella Burbank of Hingham but said it was true and provable. Tibbetts, living at 110 Huntington Avenue, was held $1000 for appearance before Commissioner Fisk on a libelous mail complaint by Mrs. William H. Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Tibbetts
Post
Burbank
Miss Tibbetts
Huntington Avenue
Riverside Park Races Highlight Big Crowd at West Dennis
Riverside Park hosted a large crowd for a major racing program in West Dennis on August 15. Judges Colonel H. B. Winsip, Captain L. D. Baker, and Van Bus ten Chase made impartial calls. In the 2:20 class the second heat ended in a dead heat between Dand Baigimont and Limber Bay. The 3:0 class third heat produced no heat and Mamie Lee's driver was changed for holding back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Dennis
Riverside Park
H. B. Winship
L. D. Baker
van Busten Chasé
Dand Baigimont
Limber Bay
Mamie Lee
Free to the Children. Sunday Post
Poor OCR text fragment appears to describe a newspaper notice about a charity or event titled Free to the Children, likely from a Sunday post. The readable bits mention a page header and suggest a community or philanthropic theme. No clear persons, places, or dates are legible.
Strikers Win in New York Goatm akers Trade Row
New York reports indicate knee pants and coatmakers face looming strikes. Labor leader Meyer Schoenfeld says coatmakers may end strikes soon while 168 shops operate under new terms. About 1800 jacket workers returned to work. 72 contractors still refuse bonds. pant-makers strike continues with 45 signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Meyer Schoenfeld
Tomorid Schwartz
Children’s Jacket Makers’ Union
Water basin contractors pay Italian and colored employees
In Waltham on August 15 contractors handling the Cambridge water basin paid their Italian and colored workers today signaling routine wage distribution amid ongoing project activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Cambridge Water Basin
Ingraham Wins Piano in Salem Bicycle Race
Essex to Salem and return race attracts nearly 100 starters. J T Ingraham Jr of Peabody wins the grand prize piano handicapped at 3 15. E O Peabody Topsfield takes first place overall with 68 minutes 6 seconds. J H Fitzgerald records 56 24 for second. W W Marshall and others finish among the first fifteen with various handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Centennial Grove
Essex
E. 0. Peabody
Topsfield
J. H. Fitzgerald
J. T. Ingraham, Jr
Peabody
J. W. Davis
Lovell
A. H. Hall
F. J. Reed
L. Farrar
L. H. Wollaston
BH. J. Boyle
T. J. Barnaby
BH. D. Peabody
E. H. Thorne
G. T. Cooper
George L. Lemont
Fred Beggemont
W. W. Marshall
Lowndes Nominated by Acclamation at Maryland Convention
Cambridge Md Aug 15 The Republican State convention elected Lloyd Lowndes of Cumberland for governor after a tense session with heated exchanges. David Sloan nominated Lowndes amid cheers while Mudd and Maister faced opposition. Clabaugh named for attorney general and Graham for comptroller as the party adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Committee On Resolutions
David W. Sloan
Alleghany County
Lioyd Lowndes
Cumberland
Sloan
Mudd
Torbert
Lowndes
Harry M. Clabaugh, Jr
Robert P. Graham
Boston A A Defeats King's Regiment In Cricket Match
The Boston A A faced King's Regiment in Halifax on August 15. Boston scored 199 all out with Windler making 51, while King's Regiment were skittled for 39. Extra notes mention future match: Boston club vs combined garrison team tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Boston A. A
King’s Regiment
Windler
Regiment
Roberts
Boston
Wills Aid Fund Totals Across City After Lyceum Hall Event
A Post editorial urges charitable fundraising for the destitute widow of East Boston victim John Wills. Funds reaching $1191.68 are reported, with thanks to committee members and ticket sellers led by George C. Fitzpatrick and a long list of local officials and citizens who supported the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
East Boston
John W. Wills
Lyceum Hall
George C. Fitzpatrick
John H. Sullivan
Michael J. Leary
John L. Kelly
Joseph A. Conry
William J. Donovan
M. BH. Bradley
P. J. Grady
Jamesh. Fitzgerald
Daniel Ryan
Christopher P. Conlin
John Lane
John H. Lane
Peter &. O'Neil
Fred Robinson
Thomas F. Delehanty
John Finn
Postmaster Cortigan
Florence J. McCarthy
J. M. Strong
John Morris
John O'Donnell
James Magute
Florence Nolan
John J. Quigley
Thomas Hoey
Thomas J. Lane
David F. Coleman
Anthony Ahearn
John McCormick
John Hourdhan
Francis Tully
Charles C. Sweeney
Patrick Kerney
William J. Burke
James P. Sanders
Frank 8. Maloney
C. F. Doherty
J. H. Marshall
Thomas Arthur
D. T. McCallion
Edward J. Turner
Henry Howard
Arthur Mooney
James H. Donovan
J. Moynahan
Mysterious Congo Drum Signals Reach Expedition
Captain Five, a Belgian explorer, reports natives in the Congo using drums to relay messages over long distances. A relay system from Basoko to the expedition informed them of supper plans, with drums signaling arrival and distance. Lieutenant Verellen greeted the party ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Five
The
Congo
New York Sun
Pirogue
Basoko
Verellen
la Flandré
Havvernik and Lynn Tie In City Government Baseball Game
Havvernik and Lynn city officials played a one hour plus baseball at Glenmere grounds ending in an 11 to 11 tie after four innings. Alderman Batcheller drove in a key run but time ran out before a full regular game could finish. The 51 players and officials then ferried to Nahant for a dinner at Tri Mountain House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
HavVernik
Glenmere
Lynn An Haverhill
Ah Éfr
Nahant
Lynn—Bachéller
Johnson
Faulkner
Oliver
McBrien
Hammond
Putnam
Hathorné
Davidson
Haverhill
Roache
Moulton
Graham
Hall
Clark
Tesler
Hawkins
Pinkham
Na«hant
Tri Mountain House
Manchester Tennis Matches Go On Amid Light Crowd
In Manchester on August 15 at the Essex County Club spectators were few despite fine weather. Ex Governor Russell and H L Ayer played a set. W F Fitz defeated S F Wise in a tight match while B Reed and H Barnes also won their games. Dense scores show several close finishes and lingering results from the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Maia
Essex County Club
Russell
H. L. Ayer
Fitz
S. F. Wise
B Reed
G. W. Lee
H. Barnes
C. S. Hanks
Dery Ye. Bixby
Pest
W. S. Brown
W. E. Russell
Ton Feoburn
Fred Mansfield
Dewine
Dilcott
Dudley M. Pickman
W. S. Fitz
B. Read
Patchen Fails to Beat Stallion Pace Record at Wisconsin Meet
At Milwaukee Aug 15 Joe Patchen failed to lower the stallion pacing record of 2 08 ¾ held by Gentry as the track condition was 2064 and the first half ran slow. The horse finished the mile in 2 04 ¼ under pacing by a running horse. Domineer driven by Aimes and paced by Patchen lowered his own record from 2 16 142 to 2 16 144.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Breeders’ Association
Joe Patchen
Gentry
Domineer
Aimes
Arrestees Remanded In Tombs Police Court Case
Joseph Morton Joseph Rogers W 8 Smith and John Leary were remanded by Magistrate Cornell in the Tombs Police Court. One prisoner may be wanted in Boston for a policeman murder two years ago. Central Office Detectives Adams and Holland refused to release case details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Morton
Joseph Rogers
Smith
John Leary
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Tombs
Boston
Central Office
Adams
Holland
Quiet Sundays Bring Free Dolls to Children
A plan to secure quiet Sundays includes giving the next Sunday a special gift of beautiful free dolls to children for their play and enjoyment.
Colorful police issue praised for kindness and clarity
The most se of colored pa olis are the most Shut' ever issued. Com handsomestan precely Glad on both sides, and any child can feud them. Two more next Sufiday.
Lawrence Aldermen Block $500 Labor Day Appropriation
Lawrence officials voted against a resolution to allocate 500 dollars for the Labor Day celebration. State official Farley reports moths in the Common are tussock variety, not gypsy moths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Board of Aldermen
Farley
State Board of Agriculture
Payson Tucker's Guests Dine At Twin Mountain House
A special party of Portland business and professional men visited Twin Mountain House in New Hampshire aboard a Maine Central train. Vice-President Payson Tucker hosted the guests with sightseeing and an elegant banquet. Illness in a family prevented Hon. Thomas B. Reed from attending. several notable officials were in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Mountain House
N. H
Portland
Payson Tucker
Maine Central Railroad
Thomas B. Reed
Duvch Foster
T. L. Haskell
Whitehouse
Baxter
Pértiahd
Ss. J. Anderson
Deering
C. F. Libby
Charles R. Milliken
J. S. Winslow
F. A. Wilson
F. E. Boothby
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth S. Hartwell Held in Watertown
Mrs Elizabeth S Hartwell wife of Julius R Hartwell division superintendent Fitchburg railroad dies. Funeral at 2 30 p m from Palfrey street Watertown officiated by Rev W Savage of First Parish Church interment Grove Hill Cemetery Waltham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Elizabeth S. Hartwell
Julius R. Hartwell
Fitchburg Railroad
Palfrey Street
Less Hours and More Wages Address Prompts Union Meeting
General Dr George Cavanagh of New York spoke at Dexter Halls on the Joiners' Union joint meeting with Carpenters in Boston. The largely attended gathering centered on the slogan Less Hours and More Wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne &T Dexter Halls
George Cavanagh
New York
Oppose Issuance of Bonds and Organize Democrats for Silver
The silver convention adopted a pro bimetallic platform condemning gold monometallism and urging free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. It calls for regional clubs in every election district and a national committee to coordinate bimetallic efforts in the next Democratic convention. Executive leaders include Senators Harris Jones Turpie and others coordinating sections nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Mississippi
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party
Europe
America
United States
Harris
Tennessee
Jones
Arkansas
Turpie
Ifdiana
W. S. Jones
Missouri
Henrichson
Illinois
Walsh
Georgia
J. H. Deéfinis
Nevada
Thomas
Colorado
G. Ainslee
Idaho
J. H. Head
C. Armstrong
Senator Harris
Father Slattery's Picnic at St Peter's Parish
At St Peter's parish Cambridge a garden party drew a large crowd with nearly a thousand attendees in the evening. The Bolton Jrs beat the Willards 4 to 2 and the Hurons 13 to 9 in a baseball contest as Father Slattery organized sports for boys. A marquee hosted dancing and Miss Grace Comerford led the 3 pm children's match. the event was a conspicuous success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Parish
Cambridge
Father Slattery
Bolton, Jrs
Willards
Grace Comerford
Cape Ann Veterans Gather at Cape Ann Aug. 15
G A R post Hartsuff held a goal field day in Rockland with events across three owned posts. Attendees included G A R posts from Brockton Middleboro Abington Weymouth Plymouth Hingham Pembroke Hanover Norwell. Commander Peter Camn gave welcomes and speakers included J Z Marah Chelsea William M Olin and John e received from Past Co er Watherbee. The tea event was deemed a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Hartsuff Post
The
Post
Brockton
Middleboro
Abington
Weymouth
Plymouth
Hingham
Pembroke
Hanover
Norwell
Peter Camn
J. Z
Marah
Irish Question and Armenia Dominate Commons Speech
Lord Halsbury reads the speech as Churchill House members stand at the bar. The debate centers on Home Rule for Ireland, Armenian outrages, and China. John Redmond moves to force government policy on Ireland. Balfour defends opposition to Irish land reform while offering non contentious rent ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Halsbury
Gully
House of Commons
Duke of Marlborough
Ireland
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Richard Webster
John Daly
Limeric
Richard
Portland
Daly
John Redmond
Parnellite
Waterford City
Limerick
Gavin Clark
Lord Rosebery
China
Salisbury
London
Armenia
England
Ottoman Empire
Queef
William Vérnon-Harcourt
A. J. Balfour
A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury
Charles W. Dilke
Empire
Joseph Kenny
John Dillon
Dillon
America
Parnell
Gans W. Balfour
Balfour
Timothy Harrington
Liberal Party
Dr. K
Speaker orders suspension of Dr Tanner after disobedience
In a heated session Speaker directs Dr Tanner to withdraw an expression and apologize. Tanner refuses, is named for gross disobedience, and a motion to suspend him for a week is carried amid cheers. He leaves the chamber shouting insults at Joseph Chamberlain as attendants eject him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Taffner
Dr. Tanner
Dr. Tafiné
Mr. Chambérlain
Judas
Dr. Tannér
Miemnbérs
Tremont Glu Moves to 59 West Newton Street Estate
Tremont Athletic Club plans move to former Suffolk Athleti c Club building at 59 West Newton Street with refurnishing costing about 1500. Club aims busy fall season focusing on boxing polo and other sports. A sparring exhibition for Mrs. John W. Wills and a September 21 charity festival for destitute Catholic children are planned. James Westcott says several major events and charity use of rooms will follow, with profits to Carney and Emergency Hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tremont Athletic Club
Suffolk Athlitic Club
West Newton Street
Tremont
John W. Wills
Boston
Harrison Avenué
Roome
James Westcott
Carney
Tremont Club
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E. C. Almy & CO
Washington Street
Cor. Essex
Frank W. Scott
Lieutenant Foster
Navy
Serger Bad Og
Am — Sundey
Ali Ali the
Strikers
MONEY
Ingraham
Piano
Maryland
WALL
Brosnes
B. W. Facett
Oughton
B. Robo
Chambers
B. Roberts
Mark B. Stevenson
Indler
Wright
Cracknell
Bearer
B. Bailey
Bandsmah Roberts
Iscs
Loates
Cemoknell
Banning
Eos Baevees
Stevenson
Parminter
Ai Mhvoebs Eise Eeees
Beares
Andsman
Gregory
Icc Destas
Landsman Morgan
Fawcett
B. Chambers
Patchen
Lawrence Aldermen
John J J. Fox
Pane
13Th &T
Brooklin
N. Y
Hasomartar Vers
Baltimore
Ettersé
Wyet
Bree
Lorrimer
Mrs. Hartwell
Highland Spring
Har
Uz Tapster
Lam Tealin
B . Tarat
Ae Selina
Rueter & Co., Incorporated
Highland Spring Brewery
Mase
Cornish
Ossipee Valley Fair
Helena Eeeetee
Lady Arn Eidteeeeeetteeee
Eather
Arry K Peer Eevee
Dexter K
Seebsseeeee
Roxie
Maraeteeenes Cswenee
Wilkes
Cape Ann
Massachusetts
Boot & Shoe Co
Court Street
Russet Goods
Dept
A. F. Smith
Mien
Russia
Children’s Dept
Tremont Glu
Boylston
Messrs
Ascher & Rosnosky
Yankee Clothing Co
Summer St
Samuel W. Clifford
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