Maguires Welcome Maguire Victims Home Amid Harbor Parade
In Boston harbor the Clan McLaughlin Outing Club and Irish groups greeted James and Thomas Maguire returning from Derby Jail after trials over the death of Commodore Bernard A. McLaughlin. The Pavonia steamer and the William Sprague escorted the reception, with colors flying and cheers filling the harbor as the two men were welcomed home.
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Clan McLaughlin Outing Club
Bernard A. M’laugh Chief
Clan McLaughlin
William Funston
Derry
William Sprague
Charles Dolan
Congress Street Bridge
B. A. McLaughlin
Maguire Boys
Pavonia
Boston
Welcome for Pavonia passengers ends in patriotic cheers
Fifty voices hailed the Pavonia crowding the beat as the Maguires waved flags and the band played the Star Spangled Banner. Commodore Mc Laughlin led a unanimous motion condemning Britain with speakers including P F Leydon and William Kelly, as many guests listed on deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavonia
Ocean Greyhound
Commodore McLaughlin
P. F. Leydon
William Kelly
Thomas J. Burney
Parnell Guards
John B. Connolly
John B. O'Higgins
Sprague
Elsie
Big Six
West End
John F. Connolly
Worcester
John H. McLaughlin
Salem
William Harrington
Cambridge
Joseph Grady
John Flaherty
Burns
John Lally
William Donaldson
Richard Brown
Patrick Lynch
Thomas Powell
William Crowley
P. H. McLaughlin
L. M. Burns
William Connolly
Thomas Lynch
William Strout
Enry Strou
Welcome for Maguires at Pavonia landing in Boston Hub
The Maguires receive a right royal welcome on arrival of the Pavonia at its dock in the Hub. Prominent Hibernians gather with their sister Mary Maguire, including County President William J Cronin and Owen Teevan. The group, praised for support of the Maguire defence fund, arrives with many noted locals in attendance.
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Maguires
Pavonia
Hibernians
Mary Maguire
William J. Cronin
Owen Teevan
The
Maguire Defence Fund
George J. Lovett
D Donovan
Cornelius J. Keyes
Peter MacGuire
Michael H. Roche
John Lane
James Mantle
John Dolan
Benjamin G. Bates
John FE. Cox
James Teevan
Jeremiah F. Coleman
Thomas Arthur
James Hedrington
Cornelius A. O'Leary
Joseph Quinn
Boston Young Men's Christian Union appeals for benevolence
The benevolent action committee asks the public to donate for rides for invalids in its 24th year of charity. Donations may be sent to William H. Baldwin at 48 Boylston Street Boston MA and will be acknowledged by mail. The notice underscores civic support and local participation.
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Boston Young Men‘s Christian Union
William H. Baldwin
Boylston Street
Boston
Maas
Liberal Leader Views on Cuba and U S Relations
Senor Sagada, Madrid Liberal leader, says Cuba’s situation worsens daily and insurgents loot shows central provinces remain unsettled. He predicts U S Spain ties may ease after Woodford’s approach and warns Spain must resist unfair claims. He fears Cano vas’ death could push rebels to harsher campaigns.
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Madrid
Senor Sagada
Ffpain
United States
Cuba
Marianos
Hawaii
Spain
Senor Canovas
Big Six Fishing Club Leads Bay Outing With Several Boats
The Big Six Fishing Club of West End led about sixty people on a towboat Elsie trip from Charles River bridge to the Wabash, then to fishing grounds on the Middle Bank. Daniel McCarthy caught the largest fish while J. J. McDonald had the smallest. Extra groups from Marketmen club and Gettysburg Command joined later, with multiple tugs delivering outings to Long Wharf and Lovell's Island.
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Big Six
West End
Charles River Bridge
Elsie
Johnny Degen
Wabash
Killarney
Daniel McCarthy
J. J. McDonald
Grace
Lovell’s Island
Minnie
Irvin
Sermons in Camp at Cottage City Opens Sixty second Annual Meeting
The sixty second annual Methodist camp meeting began at Cottage City with renewed attendance and music directed by Professor Charles F. Chadwick. Rev W T Worth led the morning praise service, Rev L B Bates will direct after Monday, and Rev Dr M J Talbot led the forenoon sermon preached by Rev George K Morris on Service in Heaven to about 2000 listeners. Dr Levi Gilbert preached at 6:30 p m in the Haworth League devotion. Close Saratoga race finishes and pleasant travel notes conclude the fragment.
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Cottage City
Charles F. Chadwick
New Bedford
W. T. Worth
Lynn
L. B. Bates
East Boston
M. J. Talbot
Providence
George K. Morris
Boston University School of Theology
Bridge to Charlestown Opens with Massive Draw
Construction details describe a 98 foot bridge over Charlestown with ten granite piers and eleven spans. The draw will have two 50 foot openings allowing vessels to pass, with at least 23 feet of headroom. Piles and cofferdams create firm foundations as brick storehouses rise beneath abutments.
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Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Fitchburg
Boston
Prosperity Looms As U S Farm Crops Soar in Value
Washington reports a booming farm sector with crop values rising sharply over 1896. Estimates place the total value increase around 700 million dollars, with wheat, corn, cotton and dairy products driving the surge. Higher exports, ample storage, and strong European demand fuel widespread optimism among farmers and markets.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Bradstreet’s
Nota
Fear of Marriage in New York and Europe Sparks Debate
The Aug 15 piece argues marriage decline in America mirrors France as costs rise. It cites economic strain, modern women’s independence, and athletic social life as factors deterring unions, noting rich heiresses guard freedom while poor women rely on marriage as a scarce resource.
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New York
France
Europe
America
Nanny Goat Warns William After Lawn Mower Incident
A fragment describes Mr WM escaping serious injury from a lawn mower mishap while a nanny goat comments on William's carelessness and the use of Pond's Extract for cuts and lacerations. The dialogue hints at a rural daily life scene with improvised safety concerns.
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Nanny Goat
William
Burglars Run Rampant in Boston Flats and Dwellings
Reports from South Boston Roxbury and surrounding areas detail a surge in robberies and house breakings over ten days. A suspected organized gang uses false keys and tools, with several entries across Huntington avenue Washington street Shawmut avenue and other streets. Items stolen include silverware watches jewelry and clothing as police pursue leads.
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Boston
Huntington Avenue
Breaks Reported Across Roxbury South End and Back Bay
A series of burglaries occurred Aug 7 to Aug 10 in Roxbury South End and South Boston with breaks at Lizale Clark 69 Middlesex, Joseph Parnell Oswego, Jacob Rebénoch Compton, and James Crudden West Fourth. Items stolen include watches rings chains earrings and a cross, plus a failed explosion attempt at Faneuil Station.
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Roxbury
South End
Boston
Lizale Clark
Butte
Middlesex Street
Joseph Parnell
Oswego Street
Jacob Rebénoch
Compton Street
James Crudden
West Fourth Street
Josephine Dominico
Perry Street
Faneuil Station
Boston & Albany
Benjamin Tural
West Second Street
Isabelle Cushing
West Roadway
Elgin
C. H. Cushing
Protective Department
Ward Dowling
Willis Oliver
Oliver
Dowling
W. L. Gray
Washington Street
Mr. Gray
Canada Rules Yukon Gold Royalty System
Ottawa outlines regulations on royalties for gold mined in Yukon placer claims. A 10 percent royalty applies to amounts over 500 dollars per week, with 20 percent on excess above 500, and penalties include claim cancellation after ten days of nonpayment.
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Ottawa
Mexican Army to Receive Mauser Rifles and Guns
Gen Francis Z Mena to travel to Berlin to personally receive from manufacturers 5000 Mauser rifles and ten rapid firing guns for the Mexican army. A quoted observer remarks Harold speaks clearly on tariff but seems to lack knowledge to avoid confusion.
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Mexico City
Francisco Z. Mena
Communications and Public Works
Berlin
Harold
Miss Cayenne
Washington
Bloody shirt found near North Adams tied to Reed murder case
A bloody undershirt was found wrapped in the woods two miles from North Adams near the Clarksburg road. Police say it likely bears no connection to the Reed double murder. Detectives Whitney and Hammond have left town. no new leads. Reed, a moneylender, faced enemies and possible scandal over usurious loans and a pending marriage to Miss Jennie Ray.
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North Adams
Reed
Whitney
Hammond
Clarksburg
Henry F. Reed
New England
Bill Sykes
North Adama
Vermont
Bennington
Jennie Ray
Miss Ray
Maine
Burial honors for Nahum Chapin Charlestown businessman
The funeral for Nahum Chapin of Charlestown was held yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock from 4 Chestnut Street. Rev G I Keirn of the First Universalist Church officiated. Delegations from Olive Branch Odd Fellows and Cour de Iron Commandery were present. interment followed at Mt. Cemetery.
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Nahum Chapin
Charlestown
Chestnut Street
G. I. Keirn
First Universalist Church
Olive Branch
Odd Fellows and Cour de Iron Commandery
Ym Templara
Feltz Aborts Pike's Peak Leap Due to Snow Storm
W B Feltz was deterred from jumping from Pike's Peak summit as a heavy snow storm hit from morning to night. Spectators flocked to Manitou hoping to witness the ascent, but Weather halted the attempt.
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Colorado
Springs
Col
W. B. Feltz
Pike’s Peak
Manitou
Feltz
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Arthur J. Haton
Shawmut Avenue
Joseph T. French
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South Margin Street
Samuel Bunkin
Chestnut Place
Dr. Patterson
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Patrick Hurley
Bradford Street
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Harrison Averiué
Leslie A. Bates
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Mexico
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Clanna Gael Hall
D and Silver Streets
Patrick D. Currie
Gloucester
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