Senator Hoar in critical condition as doctors fear death
Worcester Aug 17 following a relapse the condition of Senator Hoar grew grave doctors fear death within 24 hours He is exhausted and unable to recover his mind is clear but pain is limited and the rally hoped for did not come Rockwood Hoar his son said the long career in public service has worn him down since lumbago episodes and the death of his wife Mrs Hoar are noted in the Autobiography of Seventy Years the congressman’s public service and key votes are summarized
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Oeston
Gus ST
Hoar
Worcester
SeNator Hoar
Rockwood Hoar
Washington
Congress
Capitol
Lumbago
Oak Avenue
Benjamin F. Butler
General Butler
England
Hayes
McKinley
Senate
Philippines
Sunset Cox
House
Massachusetts
Dawes
Mr. Hoar
Hector
Cox
Mary Louisa Spurr
Rockwood
Mary
Ruth Ann Miller
America
Malden Politician Arrested for Perjury in Straw Bail Case
Malden ex Alderman and real estate dealer Staples, 59, arrested at his 53 Pleasant Street office by Inspector Armstrong on perjury charges tied to a straw bail scheme. Authorities allege he falsely claimed a Malden home on Nevada Avenue worth 2700 and taxed 2290 to secure bail for Edward Bradley. Bail set at 500. Staples held at police HQ and Charles Street Jail. He and his family are prominent in Malden society.
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Staples
Malden
The
Lancers
Pleasant Street
Armstrong
Watts
Boston
Glenwood Street
Edward 8S
Sayles
Edward Bradley
Bradley
James F. Farley
Nevada Avenue
Charles Street
Biography of George Frisbie Hoar from Concord to Senate
George Frisbie Hoar, born August 29, 1826 in Concord Massachusetts, studied at Concord Academy and Harvard, earned LLD from Harvard Law School, practiced in Worcester, served in the Legislature and Senate, was city solicitor, library trustee, and later U.S. Senator from 1877 to 1900. He chaired education and elections committees, championed an education bill, held various academic and museum positions, and earned honorary law degrees from multiple institutions. He resided for years in a modest frame house.
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George Frisbie Hoar
Concord
Mass
Concord Academy
Harvard University
Harvard Law School
Worcester
Senate
House
Committee On
England
Harvard College
Smithsonian Institution
American Antiquarian Society
Peabody Museum of Archeology
Massachusetts Historical and American Historical Societies
William and Mary
Amherst
Yale
Harvard
United States Senate
George S. Boutwell
To Ni Ta Cures Miss Gubbin’s Painful Periods in Toledo
Miss Lillian Gubbin describes years of agony from catarrh and malaria affecting her menstrual health. After using To-Ni-Ta she gained 20 pounds, sleeps well, and reports no pain, calling it a life changing cure. The Lorentz Medical Co offers free sample bottles to sufferers by writing to 6 W. 22d Street, New York.
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Lillian Gubbino
Lorentz
Toledo
Lillian Gubbin
Ohio
Miss Gubbin
Lorentz Medical Co
W. 22d Street
New York
Boynton Praises Hour at G. A. R. Camp Fire
In Everett Hall Mayor Thomas J. Boynton delivered a glowing tribute to Senator Hoar during the camp fire honoring Philadelphia visitors. Addresses followed by Representative H. H. Newton and J. F. Cavanaugh.
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Boynton
Everett
J. A. Perkins
W. A. C. Corps
Everett Hall
Philadelphia
Thomas J. Boynton
Senator Hoar
H. H. Newton
J. F. Cavanaugh
Praised Police For Handling G A R Parade Crowd
Chairman Emmons defended police work during the G A R parade crowd surge. He told reporters officers largely acquitted themselves creditably and earned praise. He showed letters from Brigadier General Dudley retired Postmaster Hibbard and D Farrington of Wrentham expressing appreciation.
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Emmons
Dudley
Hibbard
Farrington
Wrentham
Crescent Park Excursion From Boston August Twenty
The next half holiday excursion from Boston to Crescent Park Rhode Island sails Saturday afternoon August 20. A special train will run at a round trip fare of 1 dollar. Crescent Park spans about 300 acres with boating bathing fishing and many amusements for visitors.
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Boston
Crescent Park
Narragansett Bay
Rhode Island
Nantasket Point Steamer Trips Highlight Day of Reunions
The Nantasket Point steamers Pleasure Bay and Attaquin depart Snow's Wharf at Atlantic Avenue daily from 9:30 a.m. for regular harbor trips. Veterans hold reunions and shore dinners as passengers view warships, historic islands, and forts during the voyage.
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Nantasket Point
Pleasure Bay
Attaquin
Snow's Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
Hampden Club Ratifies National Democratic Ticket
The Hampden Club of Roxbury held a smoke talk and became the first local group to ratify the national Democratic ticket. A large crowd attended as Congressman William S. McNary gave a rousing address, introducing speakers and performers.
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Hampden Club
Roxbury
Charles 8. Hamlin
William S. McNary
John J. Mansfield
Asthma Cure Claims Remarkable Results From Schiffmann
Mr J F Homan of Chicago testifies that Schiffmanns Asthma Cure relieved and cured his chronic asthma after ten years of suffering. He states he was entirely over asthma nine years ago and now endorses the remedy sold by druggists for 50 cents to 1 dollar. A free trial package is offered by sending a 2 cent stamp to Dr R Schiffmann Box 894 St Paul Minnesota.
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J. F. Homan
E. Adams St
Chicago
Schiffmann
Dr. R. Schiffmann
St. Paul, Minn
Parker Urged to Go on Stumping Tour
In Esopus New York on August 17, delegates arriving from the West urged Judge Parker to launch a stumping tour visiting doubtful states. G V Menzies and John Spencer stayed overnight at Parker's Rosemount home to discuss a Western trip. Edward M Shepard urged a broad speaking campaign and indicated he would join nationally, while Parker weighed invitations and extended plans to possibly attend the St Louis exposition with Indiana and other states in mind.
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Esopus
Rosemount
Judge Parker
G. V. Menzies
Mt. Vernon
Ind
John Spencer
Evansville
St. Louis Exposition
Indiana
New York
Shepard
National Committee
Burlington
New England
West
New York State
Associated Press
Deaf Boy Wanders From Somerville Home
A six year old deaf and mute boy Joseph Brown wandered from 259 Heacon street Somerville to Brookline. A police officer found him on Waverley street at 7 p m yesterday. He wrote his name and address for officers at headquarters and his parents were notified immediately.
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Joseph Brown
Heacon Street
Somerville
Brookline
Waverley Street
Bishop Declares Public Schools Make Socialists
Milwaukee dispatch reports Bishop J. J. Hennessey of Wichita declares the public school system breeds socialism. He criticizes state dependence and says colleges favor the rich, while poor families bear the burden, voiced at a city event.
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Milwaukee
Wis
J. J. Hennessey
Wichita
Kan
Low round trip fares from New England to western points
Daily until Sept 29 very low rates for round trip tickets from New England to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake St Paul Minneapolis and other points. Aug 15 to Sept 9 California and return 68 to 72 for first class ticket good until Oct 23 returning. For rates from any point in New England call or address J E Brittain general agent Northwestern line 300 Washington st Boston.
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New England
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake
St. Paul
Minneapolis
California
J. E. Brittain
Northwestern Line
Washington St
Boston
Weinsimer Arrested in Building Trades Lockout Extortion Case
In New York Aug 17 Philip Weinsimer president and organizer of the Building Trades Alliance was arrested on extortion charges amid the city’s building trades strike. Plumber George J Essig testified that on Dec 3 he paid $1000 to resume work on a Riverside Drive apartment house. Bail set at 1500 sureties offered and he was released. Essig signalled detectives that marked bills were in Weinsimer possession but money was not found on him. it was claimed bills passed to a lawyer in the courtroom.
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New York
Building Trades
Philip Weinsimer
Building Trades Alliance
George J. Essig
Weinsimer
Riverside Drive
Essig
Leader
Plasterers' Union delegates elected for Philadelphia convention
James Connor and Thomas Quinn were elected delegates from Plasterers' Union 10 to the Operative Plasterers' International Association convention in Philadelphia. On Monday, Sept 26, Nellie Murphy and Annie Burns of Fall River spoke to members urging support for textile strikers, who received a union vote of 20. The Layers' Union voted $10 to aid Mall River textile workers. Boston Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers' Union will hold a meeting at Wells Memorial Hall to hear J F B Toole of Chicago address the international president.
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James Connor
Thomas
Quinn
Plasterers’ Union
Operative Plasterers’ International Association
Philadelphia
Nellie Murphy
Annie Burns
Fall River
Mall River
Boston Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers’ Union
Wells Memorial Hall
J. FB. Toole
Chicago
Davis Accepts and Laud Labor Rights at Nomination
White Sulphur Springs W Va Aug 17 Henry Gassoway Davis is nominated for Vice President by John Sharp Williams. Davis lauds Judge Parker and attacks Republican excess, urging protection of labor rights and local self government, recounting his own wage earner background and the value of Democratic principles. James Vahey of Massachusetts accompanied him.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Henry Gassoway Davis
Democratic Party
John Sharp Williams
Judge Parker
James Vahey
Massachusetts
Davis
Koch Tuberculine Cure Promises Hope For Consumption
An advertisement extols the Koch Tuberculine inhalation cure for consumption, claiming global alarm over the disease and detailing Dr Edward Koch’s vaporizing apparatus. It cites patient Ernest F Angell of Boston, praising recovery after treatment at Koch Institute and noting free consultation at 361 Boylston Street with home treatment available.
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Boards of Health
Ernest F. Angell
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Koch Institute
Boylston Street
Koch Lung Cure
New World
Koch
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