Noddle Island Assembly Day Picnic at Essex
The eighth annual Noddle Island Assembly picnic of the Knights of Labor 5789 drew about twelve hundred people to Centennial Grove Essex despite rain. Morning trains left East Boston late, some attendees arriving by later service. Events included dancing led by Hobbs’s Orchestra, Irish fiddle tunes, marbles, baseball, rowing, and multiple boat races with prizes. winners included the Lymans and various crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noddle Island
Centennial Grove
Essex
West Boston
East Boston
John Reynolds
Thomas Sutton
John O'Connor
Stephen Gillis
James Young
Thomas Kane
Thomas Laundre
Dennis O'Reagan
James Mackie
John Forrest
Professor Sullivan
Boston
Warrens
Lymans
Lyman
of the Holy Redeemer Parish
William Powers
Joseph Finnell
Jeremiah Warren
Patrick Calahan
Charles Collins
Frederick McDevitt
Greene
F. K. Agnew
Calahan
Mate
Ivers
Zimmy Wins Again at International and Wisconsin Meet
Milwaukee August 17. The first day of the international and Wisconsin division L A W meet drew about 8000 spectators. Winners include M F Dernberger of Buffalo in the half mile handicap and E A Vogel of Milwaukee in the mile state championship. Zimmerman led the one mile open and the half mile international, with times ranging from 1 03 4 to 2 30 for the open mile. Other event results list Roy Reed, C F Parkes, and A F Kennedy Jr among top finishers with multiple distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwawkeer
M. F. Dernberger
Buffalo
A. D. Kennedy, Jr
Chicago
Louis Reed
E. A. Vogel
Zimmerman
Dernberger
Hoyland Smith
New Bedford
C. F E. Parkes
Milwaukee
Roy Reed
Ripon
W. C. Wegner
EB. C. Bode
Orge
A. Barker
George ¥ F. Taylor
A. F. Kennedy, Jr
Soldier Boys Attend Naval Theatrical Show at Grand Opera House
Company A of the First Regiment M V M under Captain John T Norwell attended the performance of The White Squadron at the Grand Opera House last night. They marched from the Irvington street armory in full uniform and sat in the front orchestra seats as the naval spectacle delighted a crowded house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V.M
John T. Norwell
Grand Opera House
Irvington Street
Missionary Life and Giving Discussed by Friends Group
Lynn hosts a quarterly meeting of Friends of New England at Silsbee Street Church. Lina D. Hunt of South Durham Maine describes life among Kickapoo Indians. Phebe S. Aydelott of Fall River presents on Proportionate Giving. A Ramallah mission letter is read. A business meeting follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Friends of New England
Silsbee Street
Lina D. Hunt
South Durham
Phebe S. Aydelott
Fall River
Mission of Friends
Ramallah
Jerusalem
Peculiar Case Continues Over Fire and Romance
The article details Miss Jefferson in Beschmont tied to a kerosene fire at a store. Investigators find she burned clothes near a desk after locking the door and slipping the key. An open letter on Cox’s desk implies a suicide attempt and unreciprocated love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Cox
Miss Jefferson
Beschmont
Mr. Cox
Cox
Winthrop's Big Event Parade Edges Toward Fine Weather
Aug 17 Winthrop reports near perfect interest in the great coach parade with hotel guests busy decorating despite rain. Aphelion Club decorates indoors, locals sew crape bunting flowers, entries continue arriving and optimism grows for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Aphelion Club
Post
Cholera Abroad Reports From Major Cities
Washington reports six new cholera cases two of which are fatal among emigrants to be isolated in hotels for five days. The steamer Pennland to serve as a floating hotel with medical aid. St Petersburg shows rising cases and deaths, Moscow most affected. Galicia reports spreading cholera with 29 deaths. Naples records eleven new cases and eight deaths in 24 hours. Odessa notes reappearance in Astrakhan and Baku.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Antwerp
Pennland
ST. Petersburg
Moscow
Vienna
Galicia
Naples
Odessa
Astrakhan
Baku
Moore Souther wedding tops Brookline society scene
J Edgar Moore of Boston and Miss Annie D Souther of Quincy wed in Brookline at the new Winchester Street mansion. The ceremony led by Rev Henry F Allen featured a Lohengrin procession, a sister escort, a bride’s party including Miss M M Souther, and John Henry Appleton as best man. A wedding supper followed and the couple depart for a wedding tour, returning to reside on Winchester Street.
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Brookline
Boston
J. Edgar Moore
Winchester Street
Moore
Annie D. Souther
Quincy
Back Bay
Moore & Tween
Chester Park
Miss Souther
Francis L. Souther
Ella Moore
Henri Fancher
Marcella A. Souther
M. M. Souther
A. Clara True
Cynthia G. Souther
Bay of the Parlor
John Henry Appleton
Cambridge
Henry F. Allen
Church of the Messiah
C. H. Moore
W. H. Stedman
Hodges New Cat Boat Under Construction at Fish Island
James S. Hatheway builds a 23 foot over all cat boat for Charles E. Hodges of Boston at Fish Island boat shop. The racer design features an eight foot beam and a graceful bow with potential speed. Hodges owns a 17 foot cat boat by Frank C. Smith that has won many prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NPW
Bedford
James S. Hatheway
Fish Island
Charles E. Hodges
Boston
Inflexible Stranded on Hebrides Island After Voyage
The British steamer Inflexible, cruising from New York to Newcastle, ran aground on Hasker Island in the Hebrides at high tide yesterday morning. The forehold and main tank are flooded, part of the cargo was jettisoned, and officials doubt the ship can be refloated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
New Castle
Eng
Hasker Island
Hebrides Group
Sale ta's Camera Club organized in Salem
Sale m Aug 17 A camera club is formed in this city with S. D. Gilbert as chairman and R. S. Newcomb as secretary pro tem. The club already has an offer of land and a building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
S. D. Gilbert
R. 8. Newcomb
Lynn Mayor Hayes to Speak at Haverhill Shoe Club
Lynn August 17 Mayor Hayes will speak before the Haverhill Shoe Club Wednesday evening. The address is expected to cover local issues and civic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Hayes Will Apeek
Haverhill Shoe Club
Riots Not Reported in Bombay Despite Reports
Reports of renewed rioting in Bombay are unfounded and the India Office has no confirmation. Reuters’ Bombay correspondent wires that no riots have occurred since last week while workers refrain from resuming duties until after Muhammedan prayer day tomorrow.
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London
Bombay
India Office
Reuter
Hal Pointer Dominates Free-for-all at Grand Circuit Meet
At Rochester on August seventeenth Hal Pointer led a strong third day as crowds surged, despite a heavy track and cool wind. Free-for-all pace and trot results featured Walter E and Little Albert with top times, while Blue Sign impressed in an exhibition mile and plans to chase a track record.
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Rochester
N. Y
Hal Pointer
Walter E
Little Albert
Blue Sign
Prince Herschel
Hildburn
Miss McGregor
Ryland T
Major Wonder
Gala Day at Portsmouth Bicentennial in Newcastle
Newcastle, New Hampshire marked its bicentennial with a gala day. Decorated homes and businesses, bells ringing day and night, and a forty four gun salute from Fort Constitution accompanied morning to afternoon ceremonies. Abram English Brown and Colonel T. E. O. Marvin spoke, with Fred Bell and John Albee hosting. Frank Warren Hackett gave the historical oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Newcastle
Fort Constitution
Abram English Brown
Bedford
Mass
T. E. O. Marvin
Fred Bell
John Albee
Frank Warren Hackett
Washington
Early morning blaze at Bay State Iron Works damages shop
Fire discovered at 1 57 am in the Bay State Iron Works machine shop owned by George C Lancaster at K and First streets. Cause suspected as spontaneous combustion in oily rags. Estimated damage not to exceed $1000. Alarm from Box 136.
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Bay State Iron Works
George C. Lancaster
First Streets
Public inquiry calls raise of 100000 for insurance company
Manchester New Hampshire August 17 report says the investigating committee of the People's Fire Insurance Company plans to raise 100000 to stabilize the company. A stockholders meeting is set for next Monday to vote on the proposal. Mrs Morrill, wife of the missing cashier, says he is ill under doctor care and will return when able to help straighten matters. She would not say where he is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
People’s Fire Insurance Company
C. F. Morrill
Dispute Over Fire Water Labels Sparks $10,000 Suit
W L Horn of Wallingford sues Deputy Sheriff Roger S Austin and D S Williams seeking 10000 for false imprisonment malicious prosecution and slander. Horn, original maker of cold distilled brandy, was arrested two weeks ago on a theft charge by Williams alleging Horn stole labels. A justice dismissed that case, prompting the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
W. L. Horn
Wallingford
Roger S. Austin
D. S. Williams
Meriden
Horn
Austin
Williams
Dennis McCarthy Falls From Girder At Dedham Court House
Dennis McCarthy of Dedham Centre, an employee of L D Willcutt, was injured while working on the new addition to the Dedham Court House. About four this afternoon he stepped from a plank onto an iron girder and fell about ten feet into the cellar, injuring his back. Doctors fear the injuries may prove permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Dennis McCarthy
Dedham Centre
L. D
Holbrook Tax List Shows Increased Valuation
Holbrook assessors complete valuation totals real estate 987 357 and personal property 167 250 for a total 1 154 607 an increase of 13 550 over last year. Tax rate remains 20 per 1 000.
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Holbrook
Distinguished Visitors Arrive in Newport From France and U S
Newport August 17 French ambassador T Patenotre and former Navy Secretary William C Whitney have reached the city as distinguished visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
T. Patenotre
W. C. Whitney
Unconscious Woman Found In Electric Car
An unknown woman about 40, with dark complexion, in dark clothing became unconscious in an outward-bound electric car at Washington and Warrenton streets at 6 45 pm. She was taken to a drug store then removed to City Hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and
Warrenton Street
City Hospital
Labor council hears grievances over contractor practices
United Garment Workers of Washington street headquarters last night heard a rubber workers' claim that contractors ship work from Clarendon Hills to Boston tenement houses, signaling a return to sweating conditions. Master Workman M. B. Sellers was chosen to command the Coopers' L A 4956 parade on Labor Day with Framingham Band hired and other day arrangements finalized.
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United Garment Workers’ Council
Washington Street
Rubber Workers
Clarendon Hills
Boston
M. B. Sellers
Coopers
L. A
K. of L
Assembly
Framingham
Typographical Union 13 Plans Further Wage Talks
The Typographical Union 13 held a special meeting in Type Hall to discuss wages for work on new typesetting machines. It adjourned to meet again at Wells Memorial Hall Sunday at 2 30 p m to continue the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union 13
Type Hall
Wells Memorial Hall
Pawers Union No 1 Plans 500 Man Labor Day Parade
Pawers Union No 1 announces a Labor Day parade with about 500 men to march in the Central Labor Union division, signaling strong turnout and organizational visibility for the holiday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawers’ Union No. 1
Central Labor Union
Picnic at Lake Walden Promises Big Machinists' Event
Boston Lodge 264 of the International Machinists Association moves forward with a lake picnic planned for tomorrow. Organizing committee reports thorough arrangements and says only bad weather can spoil social and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Lodge 264
International Machinists’ Association
Lake Walden
Worcester Firemen Parade and Tournament Draw Attention
cloudy Worcester Aug 17 veterans in red shirts parade drawing crowds from Boston area with 23 visiting companies. events include tests at multiple towns after 1 pm and conclude about 6 pm. Pawtucket wins first prize 200 dollars with 204 ft 7 1 2 in. other results list Gardner Newton and Charlestown among top finishers.
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Worcester
Boston
Boston Association
Fife and Drum Corps
Charlestowns
Charlestown
Hyde Parks
Song of Veterans
Cambridge Red Jackets
Peabody
Braintree
Brockton
Lowell
Newton
Providence
Pawtucket
Roxbury
Gardner, Hudson
Wakefield
Hartford
New Bedford
Salem
Gardner
Central Falls
Hudson
Waltham
Cambridge
Hyde Park
Southbridge
Democratic State Convention Opens in Richmond
The Democratic State convention met at noon with B. B. Munford as temporary chairman. Governor McKinney spoke about silver, Senator Daniel denounced the McKinley tariff, affirming party principles, and John Goode followed. A recess was declared until 8 p.m. due to unfinished credentials.
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Richmond
B. B. Munford
McKinney
Daniel
Ieage
John Goode
Committee On Credentials
Making Governors in Boston A Democratic Ticket Debate
The Boston Post reports a crowded field of Democratic candidates for governor with Quincy Russell Andrew Williams among hopefuls. Mayor Matthews’s declination prompts debate on who could lead a winning ticket while Republicans name Pillsbury and Wolcott as likely nominees.
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Quincy
John B
Russell
John F
Andrew
George Fred Williams
Matthews
Owen A. Galvin
John E. Russell
Josiah Quincy
Williams
Mr. Quincy
Mr. Matthews
James P. Carroll
Edward J. Flynn
John F. Andrew
John W. Cummings
Edward W. O'Donnell
P. J. Kennedy
Pillsbury Ward
Senator Lodge
Kennedy
Post
Pillsbury
Greenhalge
Hart
Messrs
Wolcott
Boston
Hingham
William E. Russell
Old Bay
Trial at South Congregational Church Ends with Verdict
Warren T. Copeland led a one hour forty five minute trial against the ex pastor N B Thompson with Moderator Keith presiding and Deacon Galen Pratt among attendees. Ballots found swift verdicts on three charges, the church then lauded the committee of five for their work as Thompson faced possible further action.
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Warren T. Copelard
Committee of Five
Keith
Galen Pratt
Thompson
Mills
Morse
Swift
George Tabor
Sexton
N. B. Thompson
Horace Baker
Mr. Baker
Joshua Reed
Myron L. Keith
Warren T. Copeland
Boomer
Plymouth County
Lars
Charles Cole
Mr. Thompson
United States
Portland
Preble House
Myron’ Keith
South Congregational Church
Rowing at Lake Geneva Columbian Regatta Highlights Senior Single
The Lake Geneva regatta featured the senior single quartermile dash won by Edwin Hedley of the Passaics in 1:17, beating John F. Corbett's 1890 Duluth mark. Juniors and seniors across Riversides, Chicago navy, Argonauts, and Delawares posted multiple times with Delawares notably failing to finish in one event.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
Edwin Hedley
Passaics
John F. Corbett
Duluth
Iowa State Rowing Association
Riversides
Dubuques
Timi
Hediey
F. A. Thompson
Argonauts
Toronto
Chicago Navy
Dale
Ontarios
Blakeslee
Pullmans
Oubés
Catlins
Delawares
Minnesotas
Sons of Veterans Elect Commanders and Reinstatements
Cincinnati news records the Sons of Veterans session as five Lynn camp members are reinstated. Officers elected by acclamation include J. By Mgcombe as commander in chief and C Turner as senior vice commander in chief. Maccabe announces staff. council-in-chief members include F P Merrill adjutant general Elias P Lyon and John V Clarkson. They adjourn to Soldiers Home in Dayton to install officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Sons of Veterans
Lynn Camp
Mgcombe
C. Turner
F. O. Wilkinson
Maccabe
F. P. Merrill
Auburn
Elias P. Lyon
Hillsdale
Mich
John V.S. Clarkson
New York City
Soldiers
Dayton
Blatchford Will Filed For Probate In New York
The will of Justice Samuel Blatchford of the U S Supreme Court was filed for probate by his son Samuel A Blatchford. He leaves 100000 to Mrs Rachel Bliss Beckworth of New Haven daughter of Rev Henry Hunter. Cordelia F Green of Milford Mass gets 20000. Widow Caroline Frances Blatchford receives furniture and half the estate income. Samuel A Blatchford gets copyright valued at 2000 and half residuary estate valued at 175000. Personal property in the city valued at 350000. Will dated June 15 1876. Executors are son and Judge John Sedgwick of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Blatchford
United States Supreme Court
Samuel A. Blatchford
Rachel Bliss. Beckworth
New Haven
Henry Hunter
Cordélia F. Green
Milford
Mass
Caroline Frances Blatchford
John Sedgwick
Superior Court
Clothing Store Fire Shocks Haverhill Residents
In Haverhill on Merrimack Street the Taylor's readymade clothing store was set ablaze this morning due to an electric wiring fault. A display window arc and a sagging wire touched a main line, causing alarm as nearby buildings rely on hard wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Taylor’s Readymade
Merrimack Street
Found Dead Infant’s Body In Field Near Catholic Cemetery
Three young men discovered a dead male child in a box in a field beside the Catholic Cemetery in Haverhill. Medical Examiner Croston viewed the body later entrusted to Undertaker Weaver for handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Croston
Weaver
Daniel King Attacked on Milk Street Near Washington
Daniel P. King, 31, of 6f 1% Beach street, entered Station 2 last night with a pad cut on his left cheek and said he was assaulted by an unknown man on Milk street near Washington who struck him with a sand bag. After his wound was dressed by Dr. Thompson, he returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel P. King
Beach Street
Station 2
Milk Street
Washington
Thompson
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L. Picing
Zimmy
Hood
Mr. Wheeler
Jas. A. Wheeler
Baltimore
Souther
MR. Hodges
Hebrides
Saleta's Camera Club
Dennis M'Garthy
Newfots
Geq. Lang
Boylston ST
Corner Washington
Ato
Williams’ Root Beer
Williams & Carleton
Quincy, Russell, Andrew and
Democrats
Albany
Col. Dedham Sts
Boston Veterinary Hospital
Tremont
Lillian M. Swift
United States Hotel
Forest City
Copesland
Church
Cary Keith
Es “Britt
H. C. Newton
Olslowing
H. Newton
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Gootein
Ealing
Peretratin
Johnson
Raveler
Cole
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