Noted Scientist Dead in Cambridge Home
Alvan Clark a famed telescope maker dies in Cambridge. Spencer Fullerton Baird, long time head of the United States Fish Commission, died yesterday at Wood's Hall at 3 45 o'clock. Baird, born February 3 1823 in Reading Penn., shaped the Smithsonian collections and led national fishery work. He published major works on birds, fishes and mammals and held numerous honors from scientific societies and foreign bodies.
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Reading
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New York City
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Tconographic Encyclopedia
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Smithsonian Museum
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Robert Ridgeway
Harper & Bros
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Philadelphia
Halifax
Acclimatization Society
Melbourne
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France
Internationale Fischerei Ausstellung
Berlin
Germany
Norway
Sweden
National Academy of Sciences
Linnean Society
Zoollogical Society of London
K.+k. zoologisch-botanische gesellschaft
Vienna
Sociedad de Geographia
Lisbon
New Zealand
Koninklijke Natuurkundigevereeniging In Nederlandsch-India
Saiavia
Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia
Buda-Pesth
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Cherbourg
Academia Leopoldina-Carolina Nature Curiosorum
Dena
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Halle
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Nuremberg
Geographical Society of Quebec
Deutsche Fischereiverein
Philadelphia Studieal College
Columbian University
Pioneer telescope maker Alvan Clark dies at 33 years
Cambridge obituary recalls Alvan Clark of Brookline Street who died suddenly at home aged 33 years 6 months after a long health decline. It notes his late start in astronomy after 40, his Clark & Sons firm with sons, key lenses and instruments worldwide, and honors from Dawes Harvard Princeton Amherst and Moscow.
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Cambridge
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New England
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Merrimac
Boston
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Proctor
Europe
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Southern Colleges
University of Chicago
Orion
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Lalande
French Academy of Sciences
University of Virginia
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Washington
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Chicago
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California
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St. Petersburg
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Russia
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Paris
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Dom Pedro
Brazil
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Dover businessman and ex-legislator John W. Towle dies aged 78
John W. Towle of Dover New Hampshire a prominent local businessman and former member of the Legislature died yesterday morning at age 78.
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Bar Harbor Scene Covers Navy Centenary Prep
Bar Harbor reports Secretary Whitney meeting Cramp & Sons to ensure navy representation at Philadelphia’s constitutional centennial. The Yantic reception runs 3 to 6 with music and dancing while Ossipee sails on sealed orders. Beeckman wins tennis cup. New York Mayor Hewitt sails with fleet officers and guests.
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Cramp & Sons
Philadelphia
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Paton
Beeeckman
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Marlborough
A. S. Hewitt
New York
Wheat and chaff from the Petersham hills in August
A Gleaner reminiscence on Professor John Fiske's talk in Petersham about Puritan history, the town library's rise, and the enduring New England schoolhouse, graveyards, and apple trees that mark a rural hill town's memory and character.
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Petersham
John Fiske
Old Country
Revenue Steamer Bear Safe Says Captain Healy
Porricano Massachusetts August 19 A letter from Captain Healy of the revenue steamer Bear states the vessel was beached a cofferdam built the leak found copper replaced and the ship has resumed its northern voyage the rumor of the Bear s loss is contradicted by the captain s report
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Cambridge Caucuses Set for September Delegates
The Cambridge Democratic ward and city committee met in Central square city building last evening and voted to hold ward caucuses on September 6 to elect delegates to State county and councillor conventions. Stephen Anderson was chosen as delegate at large to all conventions and ex-Councilman Timothy McCarthy was elected secretary of the committee.
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Cambridge
Central Square
Stephen Anderson
Timothy McCarthy
Intervale House in White Mountains A Charming Stay
The Intervale House in New Hampshire stands out among White Mountain resorts for its scenic setting and convenient access to nearby attractions. Managed by Messrs Mudgett and Sons, the hotel offers ample accommodations, modern amenities, attentive service, and a spacious 500 foot veranda with panoramic views considered among the finest in the region.
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Digestylin Praised For Indigestion Relief
Dr. F. Jacory endorses Digestylin as excellent for indigestion and dyspepsia. Available at all druggists for 1 dollar or by mail from W. F. Kidder & Co. 85 John Street New York.
Sun stroke rise spurs call for health remedy
Boston police report a surge in sun strokes and fatigue as summer begins. A doctor links widespread weakness to internal organ strain and urges preventive care. He endorses Hunt's Remedy as a proven, plant based tonic that boosts kidney function and improves vitality for all ages.
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Theatres Week Schedule Highlights City Acts
Matinees across Boston feature Globe McNish Johnson and Slavin minstrels Boston Barry and Fay in Insh Aristocracy Museum Sweatnam Billy Rice and Barney Fagan's minstrels Howard Emily Soldene burlesque troupe Oakland Garden Corinne Arcadia Roland Reed at Boston Museum in Cheek Marsden's Mulcahy's Big Party Primrose and West twins Aug 29 Fred Bryton Forgiven Dominie's Daughter cast at Museum Aug 29 Howard specialty engagement Aug 22 at Howard Atheneum with Hoey Dailey Batloc Aouda and other acts
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Alfred Hudson
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Charles Barron
Junior Barton
Frazer Coulter
Jiram Brown
George W. Wilson
Robert van Derveer
Dominie
Edgar L. Davenport
Molly van Derveer
Isabelle Evesson
Kezia Beekman
J. R. Vincent
Dorothy Beekman
Mile
Aouda
Prestidigitateurs
Vanda
Equilibrist
Herbert Brothers
Nellie Parker
Sunday Concert on the Common in Boston
A Sunday afternoon concert in Boston features 31 musicians under director J B Claus. The program includes works by De Kontski Auber Verdi Beethoven Balfe and Berlioz along with solo and ensemble pieces performed by local players including Mr G M Flockton and Mr W H Abdy.
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Prohibition Seizure Leads Brewer to Court Challenge
A Providence brewer known as Master plans trespass action after a wagon load of beer was seized without a warrant under the prohibitory law. He aims to test section permitting seizures, arguing legality.
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Sanford's Ginger for the Age
An enthusiastic pitch extols Sanford's Ginger as instantly responsive to distress. It claims relief from cramps and pains, aids digestion, prevents summer ills, purports to purify water, and wards off malaria and contagions, urging use during travel.
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Sanford's Ginger Sold By All Druggists and Grocers
Sanford's Ginger is advertised as a healthful summer drink to mix with water milk or lemonade. It is promoted for mothers, delicate women and the aged as wholesome palatable and safe. The advert claims it can aid digestion promote sleep and curb intoxicant cravings.
Pacific House Seeks Guests On South Shore
Pacific House opens to transient or permanent guests. The location sits on rocky water's edge offering two fine ocean views. W. Brady Mathaway Proprietor.
Court records sentence medical pension case and ship mate fine
In August Nelson J reviews Dr Azel Ames case for default sentencing him to pay 100 dollars plus costs for alleged pension law violations while aiding pensions. Jury had deadlock. Separately in district court judge Selwyn fines vessel mate 5 dollars for assault on crew member John Huston.
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Azel Ames
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Joseph C. Selwyn
John KE. Huston
North Attleboro Dispute Over Town Creation Proceeds
Supreme Judicial Court actions involve challenges to July 30 vote creating North Attleboro from Attleboro. petitions seek injunctions against new officers and old town transfers, plus mandamus over tax collections. Separate Cottage City case seeks recognition of Ocean Avenue land as a public park with prior dedication disputed.
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Ocean Avenue
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Supreme Court
M. Knowlton
Portuguese Vice-Consul Probes Long Island Evictions
A Boston City Hall meeting with Mayor O'Brien over Long Island fishermen evictions ends with the vice-consul withdrawing charges. The Portuguese official plans to visit Long Island, where only four Portuguese families remain, and may bring the matter back after reviewing city settlements and court access.
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Pulpit guest in Boston as church notes and society briefs
The Rev. Washington Choate of New York, Rufus Choate’s nephew, will fill Berkeley Street Church next Sunday. The Boston Press Rifle Association schedules its annual shoot for mid October. Burglars stole a $100 gold watch and $10 cash from George H. Curtis of 86 Howard Ave. Printing press firm R Hoe & Co opens a New York NY branch at 192 Devonshire St. L Miles Standish elected president of the Revere House Corp to replace the late Uriel Crocker. Nantasket saw large excursion crowds. ferries laid on exit trips with no timetable changes. Public warns against Boston Young Women’s Christian Association fund solicitations, as no agents are used. Mechanics’ Fair to publish a daily folio with official catalogues and programmes. George Coolidge and T Hi taluil named exclusive ad agents. Clinton Gaslight Co seeks electric lighting rights in Clinton and Lancaster.
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Nantasket
Felice
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George Coolidge
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Gas Commissioners
Clinton Gaslight Company
Clinton
Lancaster
Business Troubles Hit Several Firms Across Cities
James B. Dodge & Bro. of Pittsburgh faced an execution for 23792 and sheriff closure. Chicago jewelry house N Matson & Co. failed for 140000 with debts to First National Bank of Chicago and other creditors. Boston clothing dealers Morris Schwartzburg Joseph Schwartzburg Herman Harris and H Brown listed among failed firms with debts and addresses.
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Pittsburg
Penn
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Corner State
Monroe Street
Chicago
First
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Washington Street
H. Brown
Hanover Street
Big Cattle Shipment Planned by Middletown Grower
Mr. J. F. Shailcross of Middletown Delaware arrives with plans to ship 1000 head of cattle on the steamer Iowa on September 20.
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Middletown
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Peach Fame
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Sunday Services at Union and Related Meetings
Sunday vesper services in August at Union Hall Boylston Street feature midsummer talks by Rev. A. D. Maye of Boston on youth and national expectations. August 21 program on Persistence with Mozart Male Quartet and pianist Ada L. Briggs. Doors open 7 15 pm, service 7 48 pm. Also B M CG Association men’s meeting at 4 30 pm and Boston Young Men’s Christian Association events at Franklin Park 2 45 pm Marine Park 4 pm and Boston Common 6 pm with speakers Elijah A. Morse and Rev. Wilikina Incraham Haves.
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