Londoners on a Gala Day and the Shelley's Birthday
London, August 5 1889. A vivid sketch of crowds at Marlborough House for Princess Louise’s wedding morning, a sidewalk philosopher delivering a soft radical with De Quincey echoes, and the transforming of old graveyards into playgrounds. The piece muses on burial grounds reversing to leisure spaces while honoring Shelley’s memory and London’s literary past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley
London
Louise of Wales
Post
England
de Quincey
Walpole
Fife
Barnum
Marlborough House
Prinks
Wales
Thane
New England
Goldenmouth
Poland Street
Oxford
Hogg
St. Pancras
Charles Lamb
Leigh Hunt
Horsemonger Lane
Down
Little Queen Street
Lamb
Dr. Holmes
Twelve Months in Jail for Sullivan in Mississippi
In Purvis Mississippi on August 18 court sentenced John L Sullivan to twelve months in county jail for the Richburg prize fight. A crowd urged clemency, but Judge Terrell imposed the term after noting contempt for law. Sullivan appealed. bond set at 1000 dollars. Kilrain and Renaud related cases surfaced as others await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Terrell
Richburg
Mississippi
Supreme Court
New York
John Fitzpatrick
New Orleans
Jake Kilrain
Kilrain
Bud Renaud
Crxermnatt
Johnn L. Sullivan
John Sullivan
Pennsylvania Depot
Wirthful Spirits at Camp A. C. A. Stave Island Aug 18
In A. C. A. Camp on Stave Island, the Western Canoe Association guests, led by the Jabberwock and Billy Shiras, lightened camp life with jokes and revelry. A canoe race in a downpour featured the Viking crew of Gage, Goddard, and Walsh, who won despite gale and rain, while a leather medal honored the Vesper crew. Dancing followed, with camp notables and visitors from Boston, Kingston, and Brooklyn joining naval and canoe circles as the week continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stave Island
Western Canoe Association
Dr. Gage
Carriage Works
Gananoque
Commodore Rogers
Cincinnati
Viking
D. 5
Goddard
Luna
Clayton
A. Bain & Co
St. Lawrence
Robertson
Auburndale
Cotton
Kingston
Ont
Brooklyn
C. Bowyer Vaux
Atom
Commodore Gibson
Albany
New England
Paul Butler
J. A. Gage
R. F. Brazer
G. N. Dempsey
F. T. Walsh
Vesper Club
Lowell
F. J. Baxter
J. W. Cartwright, Jr
Lothrop Hedge
H. D. Murphy
A. C.A. Chamberlain
Boston
Southport
Conn
F. P. Sherwood
Lillie C. Sherwood
Hartford
George C. Forrest
Canoe Club
Association
States
Lowell Officer Attacked While Arresting Suspect
In Lowell on Saturday night Officer Clements arresting John Tully after ejecting him from a South Street saloon faced a mob and was struck by a stone. He and citizen help led to Tully's detention at Middlesex Street station. Eliza Quinn was arrested as the mob of about 500 grew violent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
Spiritualists Convene At Lake Pleasant Sunday
Lake Puleasant Aug 18 A great Sunday for Spiritualists with excursion trains bringing 2000 visitors plus permanent campers for an audience near 8000. Lyman Howe of Fre ndia N Y spoke in the morning and Hon A H Dailey of Brooklyn spoke on Religion and Work of Spiritualism in the afternoon. Vorceer Cadet Band performed and the Ladies Improvement Society fair is expected to net about 400. The session closes next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Pleasant
Lake Puleasant
Lyman ©, Howe
Fredonia
N. Y
A. H. Dailey
Brooklyn
Vorceer
Ladies’ Improvement Society
Assault case in Salem court over Boyle arrest
The other side of police arrest allegations centers on Con Boyle who faces a District Court hearing on an assault charge against officers. Public sentiment in Salem supports the officers as the case proceeds in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Best Take Elastic Starch Ends With Strong Hype
A brief note suggests seeking the best take on Elastic Starch, advertising its superior quality and potential uses. The line frames it as a top choice for consumer buyers and product enthusiasts looking for dependable starch performance.
One Night Show at Knickerbocker Club For Racers
Admission ten cents secures a combined hippodrome and can vas act under Mr Seavey management at the Knickerbocker Club. The event offers a pleasant relaxation for racing men on the first official race day after a period of hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seavey
Knickerbocker Club
Failure of a Woollen Mill Shuts WalesIndustry Feared
Palmer Aug 18 The two woollen mills at Wales owned by Shaw Manufacturing were shut last week, forcing insolvency and endangering about 200 jobs. Banks hold mortgages around 40000 with liabilities over 100000. Elijah Shaw away, son promises to return to start insolvency. Dell mill is largest, built 1860 61 rebuilt after fire. Eden Shaw, Heagan, Valley mills also part of the Shaw group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Wales
Shaw Manufacturing Company
Stafford Springs
Ware
Elijah Shaw
Dell
Shaw
Heagan
Raleigh
N. Y
Shaw Company
Eden Shaw
Eden
Aaron Shaw
Elixir of Death Mostly Fails in Cincinnati Case
Cincinnati reports show Steele suffers blood poisoning after Brown-Séquard elixir trial. Felden Weir, first treated, has lumps and delirium. Dr Longfellow loses faith, claiming expenses funded by a local paper. Chemist Langingbeck warns poison after two hours. Archison, Kansas, ex-State Senator Harch also falls ill with blood poisoning feared. twelve others treated are bedbound with fever and pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Steele
Brown-Séquard
Felden Weir
Longfellow
Langingbeck
Archison
Kan
A.J. Harch
Discriminating duties on Mexican cargoes clarified by Treasury letter
Washington Aug. 18. Secretary Windom answers William H. T. Hughes that U S discriminating duties on Mexican vessel cargoes are statutory and not retaliatory. No exemption or remission is authorized. relief would require Congress or a treaty. Mexico must drop its own discriminating taxes for suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Windom
Wiliam H. T. Hughes
New York City
Treasury Department
Sam
Mexico
United States
Congress
New Orleans
Advent Camp Meeting Opens at Axton Bay New Hampshire
The thirtieth annual Advent camp meeting opened with large attendance at Axton Bay on Aug 18. Elder Boutelle of Chelsea Mass preached Judei 20 at 10 am, followed by Elder Goodwich of Massachusetts at 2 pm. A children's meeting drew many, and grounds improvements mark the year. The event spans three Sundays, with about 2000 on site now and expected to exceed 5000. Camp president John Couch arrived Monday to oversee the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axton Bay
N. H
Tabernacle
Boutelle
Chelsea
Mass
Goodwich
Massachusetts
John Couch
Camp Meeting Association
Springfield
E. A. Stockman
George W. Ledequist
Lynn
Fire at Chautauqua ruins five buildings by lake
A midnight fire at Chautauqua N Y destroyed a block of five boarding houses and stores owned by the Chautauqua Assembly. Sixty boarders evacuated amid great excitement as bucket brigades saved cottages nearby. incendiary suspicion hangs over the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
N. Y
Miller Park
Lake Shore
Chautauqua Assembly Management
Lake Front
Rockland
Dennis Hennigan
Union Street
Newport
N. H
E. M. Hunton
Jamestown
Cherry Creek
Masonic Hall
Garbie Works
Providence
R. I
Allen Fire Department Supply Company
Albert York
Corrage City
Freeman Brown
Clinton Avenue
Lona Island City
Doles & Asterhold
Iorce & Co
Mills Street
Not Cereals But Clams Midsummer Outing of Boston Club
The Cereal Club of Boston held its annual midsummer outing to Standish shore with a clambake. Attendees included president E C Howlett and vice president F H Bowles along with numerous executives and guests from West End Railroad Company Nashua Street Railway and other firms. After dinner a committee presented Mrs J Southworth with a solid silver spoon set as thanks for hosting last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duxgury
Cereal Club of
Boston
Standish Shore
E. C. Howlett
F. H. Bowles
Messrs
C. H. Wade
R. H. Jenkins
Henry F. Wood
West End Railroad Company
A. L. Robinson
Hosmer, Crampton & Hammond
Timothy Baker
F. E. Chandler
George Hatheway
W. H. Pearson
Boston Chamber of Commerce
John E. Welch
A. N. Reed
Abington
J. M. Upton
Upton & Wiggin
A. L. Ireland
William 5. Hills & Co
George H. Knowles
Electric car accident at Newport injures passengers
In Newport R L on August 18 the motor of an electric car short circuited frightening the passengers. Eight or nine jumped from the car before it could be stopped and all were more or less injured. Joseph Ferris and a stranger were badly hurt. The stranger is unconscious with probable brain injury and is believed to be William Anderson of Equity Lodge Philadelphia based on an Odd Fellows ticket found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Joseph Ferris
Odd Fellows
Illiam Anderson
Equity Lodge
Philadelphia
Enforcing Blue Laws Closes Confectionery Stores
Laconna New Hampshire August 18 blue laws enforced Selectmen ordered all confectionery shops shut Sunday papers sold on the street despite the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laconna
N. H
Worcester Music Festival engages famed soloists and a Boston orchestra
Worcester announces seven grand concerts and rehearsals for a festival starting Tuesday with Mendelssohn St Paul. Notable premieres include Foote Mountains overture and Sullivan The Golden Legend. Chadwick Rip Van Winkle and Wagner Flying Dutchman chorus numbers feature. Haydn Creation closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mme
Katherine von Arnheim
Corinne Moore Lawson
Mlle
Clementia Devere
Clara Poole
Lilian Carll Smith
Whitney
Mockridge
Frederick Harvey
George J. Parker
William Ludwig
B. Merrill Hopkinson
D. M. Babcock
Frank Kneisel
Victor Herbert
Adele Aus der Ohe
M. Soutet
Herr Heindel
Frank ‘Taft
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Mendelssohn
St. Paul
Arthur Foote
Schubert
Aurthur Sullivan
George W. Chadwick
Rip van Winkle
Chadwick
Wagner
Hiller
Haindel
Beethoven
Schumann
Grieg
Weber
Haydn
O'Connor Addresses Chautauquans on Irish Home Rule
Rochester Post Express editor James O'Connor spoke at Chautauqua rebutting Mahaffy on Irish Home Rule arguing Ireland seeks equal political and industrial conditions with the United States. Also Bishop Vincent delivered the baccalaureate sermon on Salvation and memorial services honored three doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarraava
N. Y
James O'Connor
Rochester Post- Express
Mahaffy
John Boyle O'Reilly
Boston
O’connor
United States
J. H. Vincent
Chautauqua
J. M. Eaton
J H. Bayliss
R. B. Hayes
Narragansett Lawn Tennis Ends Second Prize Matches
In Narragansett R I on August 18 the lawn tennis tournament concluded with second prize matches for gentlemen singles and ladies doubles. Campbell defeated Wright 6-4 6-0 in the second set to secure the second prize. Mrs Kane and Miss Ward lost to Miss Wright and Miss Mott 6-1 6-0 in the ladies doubles. English players E G Meers and O S Reede arrived at the Casino for practice ahead of the national tournament opening Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett
R. 1
Wright
Campbell
William R. Weeden
Vantage
Campbe
Mrs. Kane
Miss Ward
Miss Wright
Miss Mott
Newport
R. L
E. G. Meers
O. S. Reede
Casino Grounds
Obituary notes for James Laird former Nebraska congressman
The Hon. James Laird a Nebraska congressman died in Hastings Nebraska on a Saturday. Born June 20 1849 in Fowlerville New York he studied at Adrian College and Michigan University and served in the Union army from 1862. He practiced law in Hastings after 1871 and held roles including state constitutional convention member 1875 presidential elector 1880 and began service in the Forty-eighth Congress. Autopsy showed brain healthy but his death remains attributed by some physicians to blood poisoning after a recent operation. Other obituaries note deaths of Frederick Watts M Damala and Sigismund Kaufman with brief details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Laird
Nebraska
Hastings
Neb
Fowlerville
N. Y
Adrian College
Michigan
Michigan University
Law
Laird
Frederick Watts
Pennsylvania Judicial District
President Grant
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Carlisle
Penn
M. Damala
Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
Sigismund Kaufman
New York
Berlin
Gotha
Germany
North Lubec Y M C A Institute Draws Boston Visitors
Eastport Me Aug 18 Boston boats bring arrivals for the Y M C A Summer Institute at North Lubec. Thirty came Tuesday including State Secretary Armstrong and Mr and Mrs George C Stebbins. Opening addresses by Hazel Wood Case Flanders Garland Day and Whitford. Rev George Skene of Somerville preached on Call to Discipleship. Past events included a clare bake and a visit to West Quoddy Life Saving Station. Over 200 tourists have visited the encampment with evangelists Cook Avery and Fogg leading Bible studies. An athletic program capped the day and a concert benefited the institute. A large delegation plans a trip to St John next Tuesday. Muscular Christianity dominates the encampment with outings and sport. visitors enjoy informal, restraint-free surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastport
Boston
North Lubec
Armstrong
Massachusetts
George C. Stebbins
Hazelwood
Case
Flanders
Garland
Day
Whitford
George Skene
Somerville
South Bay
West Quoddy
George S. Avery
Messrs
Cook
Avery
Fogg
St. John, NI
Why They Didn't Go to Quebec
Ottawa reports that the French squadron was ordered to skip Quebec Harbor after Lord Salisbury warned that Canadian sentiment on French ascendancy made anchoring there undesirable. The Quebec Premier's pro-tricolor speeches and calls to defend nationality influenced British Cabinet thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
New York
Ottawa
London
Lord Salisbury
Canada
Eben S Allen Sentenced to Sing Sing for Stock Fraud
Eben S. Allen former president of the Forty second Street and Grand Street Ferry Railway Company was sent to Sing Sing to begin a fourteen year term for overissuing stock. He wept as he packed his belongings and left with no farewell from friends. his health is reported poor and outlook grim for his years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben S. Allen
Sing Sing
New York
Forty-second Street & Grand Street Ferry Railway Company
Allen
Army and Navy Gazette Army Orders Include Transfers and Assignments
Army orders list Lieutenant-Colonel Henry G. Wood as relieved from the Dakota department and ordered to report to the adjutant general's office in Washington. First Lieutenant Lester W. Cornish is detailed as professor of military science at Massachusetts Agricultural College, Amherst. Captain John G. Butler is ordered from St Louis on temporary duty at King Powder Company works in Warren County Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry G. Wood
Department of Dakota
Adjutant-General
Army
Lester W. Cornish
Fifth Cavalry
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Amherst
John G. Butler
Ordnance Department
St. Louis
King Powder Company
Warren County
FORGER COLLOM SECURES BAIL IN MINNEAROUIS
J Frank Collom walked out of the county jail at 10 10 p m a free man until the grand jury meets Bail was set at 7 30 with sureties approved by Acting County Attorney Nye Judge Emery and Deputy Clerk Henry Albon Bondsmen moved to secure the required forty eight thousand five hundred dollar bond in addition to the fifty one thousand five hundred already signed as of Aug 18 in Minnearouis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collom
Minnearouis
Minn
J. Frank Collom
Nye
Emery
Henry Albon
Montana Convention Adjourns After Completing Constitution
Hevena A Mont Aug 18 The revision and phraseology committees completed work and the constitution was finished as the convention adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Hevenaa
Mont
Asbury Grove Camp Ends Big Wesleyan Meeting
At Asbury Grove on Aug 18 a large Methodist gathering marked by sermons and testimonies. About 15 000 on grounds with 4000 railroad tickets exchanged. Food for thousands noted including beans bread donuts pies beef lamb and other provisions. Tomorrow's program features Rev J D Pickles Rev E P Carrick and Rev C Hannaford with farewell service in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Grove
James P. Magee
Dr. Mansfield
R. H. Ela
W. P. Odell
George W. Mansfield
Gloucester
Atloo
L. B. Bates
Chelsea
Joel
Tabernacle
Tarbox
Alenst
J. M. Leonard
Wesley Church
Salem
Hug Montgomery
J. D. Pickles
E. P. Carrick
Medforat
C.H. Hannaford
Lawrence
J. H. Allen
Newburyport
Bloody political fight in Texas leaves two dead
In Ricamono Texas Aug 18 a riot between Jaybirds and Woodpeckers wounded several and killed Sheriff Garvey and ex Sheriff Blakely. The Light Guard from Houston and Governor Ross with Brenham Light Guards arrived. No arrests or inquest yet as grand jury expected to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ricamono
Tex
Foresters Vote for Brooklyn as Next Convention Site
Minneapolis August meeting chose Brooklyn 206 to 176 over Providence for the next annual American Order of Foresters convention. The Brooklyn delegation celebrated the result as the Knights of Sherwood uniformed forestry order prepare to convene at Ellis Hall tomorrow at 9 am with officers to be elected and business to be transacted in a single day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Brooklyn
Minneapolis
American Order of Foresters
Providence
Knights of Sherwood
Ellis’ Hall
Prince
Rhode Island
National Croquet Roe Meet Opens in Norwich
The National Croquet Association holds its annual meeting and tournament in Norwich Connecticut starting tomorrow and running through the week. Leading New England and Middle States clubs send delegates. ex-champions have arrived. Players are divided into three classes and prizes set by the committee Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorwich
Conn
National
Three Mine Region Murders Reported on Payday
A Wilkes Barre dispatch details a red letter day in Pennsylvania mining towns. In Pittston John Tates killed Thomas Snell with a temple strike and Charles Fitzgerald died from stab wounds. Edward Weick was arrested. In Plymouth Michael Minlinski fatally stabbed George Ledouchesi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Wilkesbarre
Pittston
John Tates
Thomas Snell
Charles Fitzgerald
Edward Weick
Plymouth
Michael Minlinski
George Ledoucheshi
Jealousy Sparks Fatal Wife Slaying in Memours Tenn
Parker Harris aged 30 fatally slashed his wife Lethe with a pocket knife then wounded himself in Memours Tennessee. Police report jealousy as the motive. the husband’s injuries appear likely to be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memours
Tenn
Parker Harris
Mrs Richardson Finds $5000 Jewelry Stolen in City
New York, Aug 18. Mrs John P Richardson of Chattanooga Tenn arrived recently and on inspecting her baggage discovered theft of five thousand dollars worth of jewelry. The thief is believed to be railroad employees though no crew is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John P. Richardson
Chattanooga
Tenn
Weather Crop Bulletin Reports Severe Local Crop Damage
The New England Meteorological Society week ending last Saturday notes weather damaged crops beyond many recent years. Wet conditions rot potatoes across regions and destroy much of the crop. Grass and grain suffer in many areas while warmth and sunshine remain scarce. Vermont reports grain losses, New Hampshire beans rusted, corn growing but hampered by cool weather, and Connecticut tobacco on poorly drained land looks damaged yet favorable sites fared well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New England Meteorological Society
Vermont
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Open for Sunday Trade Arrests Stir Shopkeepers
Sidney Straghan and William Wilkins, 1 North Square, were arrested by Officers Harris and Hines for keeping their shop open to conduct business in violation of the Sunday law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Straghan
North Square
Periodicals
William Wilkins
Harris and
Hines
Man Dies After Third Story Window Fall
John Dowd of 6 Rockingham Place fell from a third story window Saturday fracturing his spine and died on Sunday in a likely accidental fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dowd
Rockingham Place
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Copp’s Hill
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Winthrop
Paul Revere
King’s Chapel
Smithfield
St. Bartholomew the Great
St. Bartholomew’s
Lovise Imocen Guiney
Secretary Windom
Advent Camp Meeting
Alton Bay
Richmond
Worcester Music Festival
Es O'Connor
Ireland
Narragansett Tennis
North Lubec Camp
the Young Men’s Christian Exercises
Army and Navy Gazette
Georgia
Savannah
Walter Asburg
Pooler
Lula Kissman
Asbury
Asbury Grove Camp
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