Labor Day Parade Preparations by Local Unions
Central Labor Union met in Wadman Hall to appoint subcommittees for the Labor Day parade with five groups already signaling participation. Plumbers at 176 Tremont Street pledge 200 workers, addressed by George McGuire on using union made cigars. Union No 6 of building laborers plans Boston 1100, with Waltham 200 and Cambridge 150 attendees under Richard Gormley. Carpenters host reception for returning delegates at Wells Memorial. Bricklayers finalize Labor Day plans at 43 Eliot Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Wadman Hall
Marshal Doherty
Committee
Tremont Street
George McGuire
Cigar Makers’ Union
New York
New Era Hall
Boston
Waltham
Cambridge
Richard Gormley
Building Trades Council
Carpenters’ Union
Wells Memorial Building
Eliot Street
Conference Report on Army Appropriation and Fisheries Treaty
The Senate debated the conference report on the army appropriation bill and postponed further action on the fisheries treaty. Mr. Allison urged rapid progress on the army bill while Mr. Reagan and Mr. Blaine sparred over tariff policy and trusts. The conference report was concurred in by the Senate 30 to 11, and the fisheries treaty faced questions on retaliation and amendments before a final vote next week. The session closed with adjournment at 5:55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wening
Come
Morgan
Reagan
Allison
Texas
United States
Blaine
Augusta
Mr. Cleveland
New York Tribune
Gorman
Army
Ordnance Corps
Congress
Watervliet Arsenal
Secretary of the Navy
Beck
Ir. Hawley
Senate
Maryland
Mr. Hawley
Kentucky
Oe Dawes
Europe
Yeas
Committee On
Gibson Rose
Hoar
Gibson
Potomac
Ghent
Britain
Arbine
Committee On Foreign Relations
Frye
Fortification Bill Passed and House Adjourns Early
Washington August 16 The fortification appropriation bill passed this morning without a roll call. Debates centered on pension legislation dates and a proposed revocation of leaves of absence as the Oklahoma bill faced repeated quorum challenges. The House adjourned at 4 15 p m after voting to table a motion and with many absentees amid a slow business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morrill
Kansas
Yeas
Cannon
Ilinois
Springer
Mlinois
Oklahoma
Barnes
Missouri
House
Blount
Georgia
Iown
Weaver
People
Illinois
Williams
Ohio
Cox
New York
iHouse
Palmer defrauded, Swasey argues case against Costello
In the Palmer stock fraud case, George R. Swasey for the prosecution resumed arguments, contending an explicit order from Costello restricted Palmer’s sale of securities. The defense challenged Palmer’s books and conduct, with Swasey citing Massachusetts authorities. The judge announced the trial will continue into Tuesday September 11, with a decision expected then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Benjamin Palmer
James J. Costello
George R. Swasey
Abbott
Palmer
Mr. Swasey
Costello
Sudden Death of a Boston Museum Ticket Agent Edwin Battey
Edwin Battey aged 38 living at 258 Shawmut avenue died at about 8 30 yesterday morning at the Boston Museum after an apoplectic fit. He had thirteen years service with the museum and was an usher before moving to the ticket office a year ago last May. He leaves a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
Battey
Shawmut Avenue
Boston Museum
Candidates for West Point Cadetships Named
Six applicants Frank X. Chisholm James E. Reilly Charles E. Cartwright William J. Daly Walter C. Babcock and Charles G. Kelley were examined yesterday by the commission to examine candidates for the cadetship at West Point. They were the top six from twenty nine competitors who passed last Tuesday's exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Frank X. Chisholm
James E. Reilly
Charles E. Cartwright
William J. Daly
Walter C. Babcock
Charles G. Kelley
Watertown Special Town Meeting Approves Almshouse Plan
A Watertown town meeting approved the construction of a new almshouse at a cost of 11,500 with 5,500 due in two years and 6,000 in fifteen years. The widening of Irving Street and concrete walks at the high school were also approved, along with a new town clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Samuel
Gleason
Irving Street
Beverly Republicans select Beverly delegates to state convention
Beverly Republicans chose delegates for the state convention. Francis Norwood Charles H. Odell Charles J. Dodge Elbridge Sawyer and John H. Inckley were named, with instructions aligned to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Beverly
Francis Norwood
Charles H. Odell
Charles J. Dodge
Elbridge ©. Sawyer
John H. Inckley
Afro American Republican League of Massachusetts Formed
A large cross section of Massachusetts Afro Americans gathered at Twelfth Baptist Church in Boston to back an Afro American Republican League. Leaders claimed Republicans aided emancipation, while some speakers urged unity across parties and organized a league to fight enemies of the race. Officers named include A. S. Lattimore as president and Willis Browning as vice president with several other secretaries and a treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Phillips Street
Wesley B. Furlong
Lewis A. Slater
Newton
James G. Blaine
South
Jim Blaine
Burrell Smith
Ward 10
J. D.N. R. Pownell
Ward
Afro-American Republican League of
Willis Browning
Lynn
Republican Party
J. Gordon Street
A. B. Lattimore
Boston
Indianapolis
Chaten van Furlong
Street
Eneniest
Leroy Parker
Mr. Street
John J. Smith
Furlong
New
Emanuel Sallavan
New Bedford
Lewis B. Slater
Kenic
W. H. Whipple
Camberiilre
de . Mayberry
Worcester
J. W. Powell
Julius B. Goddard
Henry Alexander
Roadmasters Convention Opens With Rail and Tool Talks
The afternoon session covered steel rail form, section, and curved lay. Nutlocks and their use were discussed, plus road tools and improvements. The convention adjourned after opening and will reconvene on the third Wednesday in August in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roadmasters’ Convention
Reunion of the Fourteenth Maine at Portland Harbor
The annual reunion of the Fourteenth Maine Regiment Association will be held at Long Island in Portland Harbor on August 22 and 23, inviting all regiment members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth
MAINE
Maine Regiment Association
Long Island
Portland Harbor
Merchants' Week plan for visitors discussed at Bedford Street
The Merchants' Association executive committee met with sixteen members to review transportation for visiting delegates. They secured reduced fares via the New England General Ticket and Passenger Agents' Association and Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain line for the September 24 to October 9 excursion. With 1500 dealers urged to contribute ten dollars each, preparations include a grand reception and concerts in early week, with a banquet venue likely at a seashore resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
Bedford Street
George H. Hutchinson
New England General Ticket and Passenger Agents’ Association
New England
Boston
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain
Boyd
Monument to Wen dell Phillips planned near old Milton grave
Notes about Boston area events and people. A granite bowlder will mark Wen dell Phillips's unknown burial site in Milton, with a sunken tablet in front. The piece also mentions officials arriving in Boston, a St Bernard dog prize, a wage appointment, a railroad bridge petition, Legion of American Wheelman officers, a drowning near Chelsea bridge, and a Tokio fête at Point of Pines with Baldwin's Cadet Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Phillips
Milton
Green
Thomas B. Martin
E. B
United States
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Harbor and Land Commission
Boston & Maine
Hastern
Boston & Lowell
Charles River
Massachusetts
The
Legion of American Wheelman
H. W. Hayes
Cambridge
W. H. Emery
Roxbury
W. G. Kendall
J. 8. Dean
C. R. Dodge
W. Forbes
Abbott Bassett
J. H. Grimes
J. Fred Adams
F. P. Kendall
F. I. Gorton
L. L. Campbell
J. W. Crown
James Gilbride
Billerica Street
Chelsea Bridge
Point of Pines
Baldwin
Tunis
Working Boys' Home Beacon Park preparations for Labor Day
A Beacon Park Labor Day event fundraiser for the Working Boys Home continued with another general committee meeting. Sub-committees reported progress but incomplete sports and transport details. A police and order committee was formed, and chairmen across committees will form a general sports committee to arrange game order and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Park
Miss M Kennedy Narrow Escape on Apple Island Fishing Trip
Miss Alicia F McKinnon and Master Frank E Cheney of Cambridge fished off Apple Island in Boston Harbor early yesterday. McKinnon fell into the water and was rescued by Cheney who used an oar to reach her and she clung to the boat as shore approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’kinnon
Alicia F. McKinnon
Frank E. Cheney
Cambridge
Apple Island
Boston Harbor
Miss McKinnon
Cheney
Boston Wins as Hornung Is Seriously Hurt in Chicago Game
In a dramatic Boston Chicago contest, Hornung was struck on the head by a fastball and suffered a severe brain concussion. Hines replaced him after a 40 minute delay as Morrill’s nine won 8 to 3, with Ray and Hines delivering timely hits and Clarkson showing sharp pitching at times.
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Bostons
Chicagos
Joseph Hornung
Hornung
Krock
Chicago
Higgins
Kelly Hel Clarkson
Johnston
Hines
Clarkson
Anson
Pfeffer
Ay Brown
Ryan
Kelly
Ueht Field
Nash Struc
Ray
Merrill
J Bston
Brown
Nash
Williamson
Burns
Daly
BR. BH
A. E
Ray Bees
Wil’mson
Morrill
OO Higgins
OL Dal
Coe
Kay
van Haltren
Dary
Kroeck
Larkson
John Kelly
Washington
Senators
Indianapolis
O'Day
Philadelphia Baseball Lineup Notes From A Scrappy Draft
The record lists players Dunlap Smith Cleman Wood Mulvey as struck out and Poubie with Bas and Bistinton. Fields Gellan and Farrar appear, with Farrar Gdgin and Buffinton noted. Umpire Powers. Time forty minutes.
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Philadelphias
Pittsburgh
Rhea
Andrews
Miller
Fogarty
Bimith
Farrar
Dunlap
Jerkley
Mulvey
Fields
Pittsburgs
Coleman
Sunda Eiements
Fields Dunlap
Galvin
Pitta
Wood
Smith
Cleman
Poubie
Bas
Bistinton
Wild Aecuregs
Gellan
Dgin
Buffinton
Powers
Man charged in Donnelly death discharged in court
In Municipal Court Patrick Darcey was discharged without reply to the governments evidence in the Aug 1 death of Patrick Donnelly at 282 North street. The case found Darcey not connected to the death which was caused by heart disease. Tierney, a drunken man who was the other person present in the North street saloon, had led to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Darcey
Patrick Donnelly
North Street
Darcey
Donnelly
O Division 8
Tierney
Auction Sale Postponed Over Fire Alarm Company Assets
S R Knights and Company advertised a noon sale of all property of the Martin Wilson Automatic Fire Alarm Company but a writ from John C Wilson halted the auction. Part of the property was under attachment and would have been sold subject to it. The sale was indefinitely postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Knights & Co
Martin Wilson Automatic Fire Alarm Company
John C. Wilson
Hartwell Family Association Reunion at Concord Mass
The fifth annual Hartwell descendants reunion will be held August 30 1888 at Agricultural Hall Concord Massachusetts. It promises to be the most interesting and largest gathering since the association began. All eligible descendants are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
William Hartwell
England
Agricultural Hall
Concord
Mass
John Pray Sons Window Shades and Curtains Ad
John Pray Sons offers easy running ad ported window shades and curtains as a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pray
Greek contest seals pennant in old Union grounds
The Boston Leather Association defeated the Massachusetts Shoe Fraternity in a decisive third game of a four team series for the championship pennant offered by the Boot and Shoe Recorder. Estabrook and Greeley starred as the Fraternity battery while Badger and Cutter led the Leather men. Final score shows a strong Mass. Shoe Fraternity showing with late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Leather Association
Massachusetts Shoe Fraternity
Union
Boot and Shoe Recorder
Boot and Shoe Traders’ League
Boston Shoe Associates
Boston Teather Associates
Estabrook
Mass. Shoe Fraternity
Boston Leather Asso’s
Other Games Scoreline Report From Manchester and Worcester
Scores from two games show Manchester defeating Ports mouths ten to six while Worcester blanked Lowells two to zero. The brief results reflect local matchups and outcomes in a crowded schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Manchesters
Portsmouths
Worcester
Worcesters
Lowells
Observations on Gordon Setters and Humane Treatment
A writer defend s Gordon setters as well behaved house dogs trained with firm guidance. He criticizes whipping, praises gentle discipline, cites Dr. Howe and Hammond while urging humane care for urban cats during summer in Marlboro Street. He asks Taverner to publish an article on animal welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
Gordon
Boston
Somerville
Day Mae
Local Ward 2 Democratic Officers Elected and Plans
The Ward 2 Democratic Association names officers including President James KE Fitzgerald and Treasurer D Sweeney. The group has 150 members with several new names awaiting action. Dedham Democrats prepare a Cleveland and Thurman flag event tomorrow. Abington Republicans plan two flags and a Stedman Hall talk by Treasurer Beard and ex Senator Marden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 2 Democratic Association
James KE. Fitzgerald
J. J. Foley
George J. McCarthy
Thomas P. Kennedy
William H. Savage
D. 8
Sweeney
Thomas W. Fitzgerald
William J
Ats Casey
Peter O'Neil
J. A Quinn
James Clifford
Richard Shea
James J. Conway
Dedham Democrats
Cleveland
Thurman
Abington Republicans
Stedman Hall
Beard
Marden
Katie Haley Found After Missing Since July
Katie Haley a 12 year old girl who disappeared from 84 Wood Street July 26 was found last night and returned home. She told officers she had been employed by Mrs. Moffitt of 1 Melrose Street whom she met on the day of her disappearance and that she surrendered to Station 4 officers after reading the announcements in last night's paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Haley
Wood Street
Moffitt
Melrose Street
Station 4
Goat Goes Astray Stuns Police Briefly at HQ
Police headquarters reported a curious incident as a goat strayed away from its keeper. Officers distributed the odd tale but found no other news of note for the night.
Ball Glove Fastening Co v Ball and Socket Fastener Co
United States Circuit Court decision filed in which Ball Glove Fastening Company seeks injunction and royalties under Kraetzer patents 290067 and 806021. Court finds defendant’s device contains core Kraetzer elements and grants injunction relief. bill dismissed against the Platt device as noninfringing. Parties include Thomas W. Clarke, John R. Bennett, and W B H Dowse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Ball Glove Fastening Company
Ball and Socket Fastener Company
Edwin J. Kraetzer
Kraetzer
John R. Bennett
Newark
W. B. H. Dowse
Thomas W. Clarke
Ball and Socket, Fastener Company
Edwin J. Ekraetzer
New York
W. B. H.dowse
Municipal Court Proceedings Open With Bonded Arraignments
Adams and Forsaits Jr Ellen Crane were arraigned for assault on Mary Reardon and had the case continued for a week with bonds set at 10000 dollars. Patrick Darcy was arraigned again on manslaughter charges in the Donnelly saloon death and discharged. Mary A Kelley, arrested for complicity in the Blackstone street safe robbery, remained in custody with a continuation until today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams and Forsaits, Jr
Ellen Crane
Mary Reardon
Patrick Darcy
Patrick Donnelly
North Street
Mary A. Kelley
Blackstone Street
Beacon Park Plans Extra Trotting Meet in September
Beacon Park manager George H. Hicks announces a four day trotting meeting September 18 to 21 with purses totaling 300 for each of two divisions daily. Entry closes September 7, national rules apply, prizes split 60 25 15 and 10 percent, and horses receive one premium only. Entries to Hicks Allston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon
Beacon Park
George H. Hicks
New England
Allston
Mass
Point of Pines Festival Opens With Levy and Innes
Levy the cornet soloist and Innes the trombone player will arrive tomorrow for the opening concert of the midsummer festival at the Point of Pines. The eight day festival will feature both performers at each day’s afternoon and evening concerts.
Tragic Accident Hits East Boston Wharf Worker
Timothy Horan a 38 year old on Haines street was crushed at Pier 6 Grand Junction wharf East Boston when a 1400 pound sugar package was lowered into a lighter hold too quickly. He was removed to City Hospital with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Horan
Haines Street
Pier 6
Grand Junction Wharf
Boston
Horan
City Hospital
Brookline Tax Rate Holds Steady and Valuation Rises
Brookline adopts a 1050 tax rate per 1000 dollars of valuation, unchanged from last year. Total valuation reaches 41,246,900 with increases since 1887 in taxable polls by 108, real estate by 1,346,600, personal estate by 1,259,800, and an overall valuation rise of 2,696,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
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Ceeeeevee
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Goodyear
Goodyear & McKay Sewing Machine CO
Mr. Taverner
Herald
London
Animals’ Institute
Windsor
Osborne
Marlboro Street
Valuation OF
Tayl
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Wass
Norman McDonald & CO
Furnis
BRATI
James, Pa
Lowell Estate
Auburn
Benton
Mt. Amburn
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