Suppression of lawlessness urged by Norton at Sanderson dinner
Professor Charles Eliot Norton of Harvard urged communities to form groups to bolster moral sentiment and back enforcers of laws at the nineteenth annual Sanderson Academy dinner in Ashfield. He linked Shelburne Falls murder to a weak spine in resisting rowdyism and urged stricter measures to curb lawlessness and protect society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashfifild
Sanderson Academy
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard
Franklin MacVeagh
Chicago
Mendenhall
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
John W. Chadwick
Chesterfield
Brooklyn
Rondtaler
Thomas
Lake Forest University
Pease
West Troy
N. Y
Norton
Hattie E. McCloud
Shelburne Falls
O'Neil
Spain's Claims Pressed Over Cuba Damages
Mr. Calderon Carlisle, counsellor to the Spanish legation in Washington, arrived in London and met the Queen Regent and officials to discuss Cuba. He said Spain would press compensation for filibustering that would outweigh U S damages and noted Canovas del Castillo's death did not signal unrest, predicting unity in Spain's conservative factions and no Carlist rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Calderon Carlisle
Washington
United States
Spain
Carlisle
Senor Canova del Castillo
Senor Canovas
Cuba
Canovas
Quincy Yacht Races Feature Light Wind Drift
The Quincy Yacht Club opened open races with a malady drift as wind failed. Only boats in the third and fourth classes finished before time expired. A special race was set for Saturday at 10 o clock for those boats not finishing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Quincy Yacht Club
Halpersohn Horovitz Wedding in Partridge Hall
Miss Jennie Halpersohn and Albert M. Horovitz were married at Partridge Hall in a ceremony conducted by Rabbi Samuel H Schoher. The bride wore white satin and carried bridal roses, with Jennie Colbac as maid of honor and bridesmaids Rosie Helpersohn Annie Sewitzly Annie Satlin and Pauline Kesselman. Beer men included Joseph Colbac Jacob Nalpersohn Henry Sroitier and Max Satlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Halpersohn
M. Halpersohn
Albert M. Horovitz
Partridge Hall
Samuel H. Schoher
Jennie Colbac
Rosie Helpersohn
Annie Sewitzly
Annie Satlin
Pauline Kesselman
Joseph Colbac
Jacob Nalpersohn
Henry Sroitier
Max Satlin
Scholars Walk Crowded Morton School Reassigns Grammar Students
Boston school officials order grammar department pupils from Forrest avenue district to attend Tileston School in Mattapan a mile and a half away. Parents protest the distance claiming it harms younger children. demand a new or expanded Morton School.
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The
School Board of
Boston
Grammar Department
Forrest Avenue
Morton School
Tileston
Mattapan
Morton
L. J. Page
Evans Street
I. Austin Bassett
Honors for York Dublin Exhibition and Investiture
The Duke and Duchess of York receive hearty ovations in Dublin at the Irish textile industries exhibition and horticultural show. A state investiture of the Order of St Patrick will be held in St Patrick's Hall with full pomp, featuring the Duke of York and Lord Roberts of Kandahar.
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Dublin
Duke
Duchess of York
Ireland
Order of St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s Hall
Duke of York
Lord Roberts
Kandahar
Trench Collapse Buries Worker in Chelsea
A trench on Washington avenue collapsed shortly before 6 pm injuring Tony Bruno 21 of Boston. He was found in the trench by police ambulance crew and taken to Frost Hospital with possible broken back and internal injuries. condition described as serious but improving by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Washington Avenue
Tony Bruno
Commercial Street
Boston
Frost Hospital
Sibley
Bruno
Receivers Take Control as Massachusetts Benefit Life Stands In Debt
The Massachusetts Benefit Life operates under injunction with Treasurer Elliott in charge and most clerks dismissed. Directors’ reinsurance circulars go to policy holders, while President Rolker retires after final steps to wind down the company. A trust money influx of about $25,000 arrives to be returned or redirected as the receivers manage the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Benefit Life
Elliott
New York Life
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Massachusettes Life
Massachusetts
Rolker
New York
Barge system proposed to ease Dorchester school crowding
J B Patterson and Co H Brown urge a barge transportation option to move grammar school pupils to Tileston, arguing current routes hurt health and cause long walks. They note overcrowding at Morton and Tileston, call for new building or addition, and cite recent district growth and upcoming openings to ease strain.
Fusion urged to form new party against gold standard
Senator Peffer spoke at a Populist meeting in Des Moines urging a general union of voters opposed to the gold standard and tariff regime. He favored a national conference of accredited opponents to agree on one platform and a new party name, while opposing a permanent alliance with any other party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Peffer
Saratoga season fans praise rule finish and pleasant trip
Readers praise the Saratoga races this year noting rule finishes and a most enjoyable sport while advising travelers to ensure tickets read via the Fitchburg R R for a smooth trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
R. R
New England Fair Attendance Boosts Park Event in 1897
At Rigby Park the New England fair drew about 20,000 with Gov Powers visiting the President’s box. Troop F delivered a saddleless exhibition, rough riding thrillers. Private Delano dislocated a shoulder amid the show. Bismarck the Maine horse sold for $1000, touted as the bargain of the year. Races featured 2:19 and 2:10 classes with purses $1000, including Bismarck and Palm Leaf leading times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
New England
Rigby Park
Governor Powers
Delano
Bismarck
Demarest
Doughty
Cumberland Centre
Jessie McEwan
M Mes
Lena G
Bt Louis
Smart
Biilyn
Son Bay
Gillis
Bay Baron
B. H
Baron Wilkes
Carrie Wilkes
George Wilkes
Beaver
Sidworth
B. H. Ane
Star Wilkes
Durland
Constina
B. m
Baggs
Ned Wilkes
S. L
Ch. G
Sterling
Lady Lee
Ball
Daisy Leis
B. m. Ay
T. D
Br. G
Clara
Alcyo
Alcyone
Dam Louise
Sunshine
Bliss
Refina
G. m
Dam Woodshed
Ch. H
Tyson
Pilgrimme
Bik. H
Opdyke
Br. H
Bayard Wilkes
Annie D
Glenarm
Palm Leaf
Newcomb
Miss Barbee
Bik. A
Gardner
Suzette
Gilbert
Ieetabieree Ea
Frank
McGregor Chief
Bowen
Pink
Lady Alcy
BNSS
Gazette
Onward
Shockeney
Lantana
Br. m
Dore
Tom Boy
Marsh
Dust Explosion Kills Four at Davenport Glucose Plant
Two blasts in the Davenport glucose works elevator destroy walls and a fire escape. Four people died and two were seriously injured. Named victims include John Hamm John Raap Paula Holm Wolff and his daughter. Property loss described as small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Davenport Glucose Works
John Hamm
John Raap
Paula Holm
Raap
Hamm
Wolff
Carmeee
Platts-Betts Sets Mile World Record at Crystal Palace
London August 19 Platts-Betts cyclist set a mile record at Crystal Palace with a flying start finishing in 1 minute 3.35 seconds beating McDuffee's former world mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crystal Palace
Platts-Betts
McDuffee
Welcome for McKinley in Troy Arrival
Elaborate preparations fill Troy New York for President McKinley as the city decorates with flags and bunting in anticipation of a general holiday the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
McKinley
Man Arrested for Assault at North and Clark Streets
Frank Schoonderwaldt arrested early this morning on assault and battery charges after the incident with Emil A. Culler at North and Clark streets at 1 25 o clock. Culler suffered bites to the left cheek and forehead. Dr Dunn treated Culler's wounds and he was held as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schoonderwaldt
Emil A. Culler
North and
Clark Streets
Culler
Dunn
Tramp Lynched by Crowd Near Manheim
An unknown tramp was lynched by a crowd of infuriated farmers today near Manheim after he assaulted a woman. Authorities did not identify the assailant and the case prompted a large rural gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Manheim
Division 19 Roxbury Field Day and Picnic Victory
Unanimous success at the annual Division 19 Roxbury field day and picnic held at Highland Lake Grove. Over 1500 attendees including many Hibernians and guests from 47 Suffolk divisions enjoyed football and baseball, track events, boat races, dancing, and Irish step performances. Committee led by President Madden and Treasurer Salmon coordinated the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Highland Lake Grove
Division 19
Madden
Salmon
Fell Between Couplers In Railroad Yard Accident
Thomas Lawler 23 of East Cambridge was crushed between freight car couplers at the Fitchburg railroad Medford street crossing. The train moved, his foot and leg were mangled and amputated at the knee at Somerville Hospital. He is married and resides at 317 Vine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lawler
John P. Squire Company
Fitchburg
Medford Street
Lawler
Somerville
Vine Street
East
Cambridge
General Miles Attends Russian Military Maneuvers
General Nelson A. Miles of the U S Army attended today’s maneuvers at Camp Krasnoe Selo near St Petersburg, witnessed by Emperor Nicholas and the czar’s staff during exercises prior to the imperial review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Nicholas
Camp Krasnoe Seo
Wheat Boom Across Atlantic Spurs Massive Grain Trade
Vast wheat demand drives ships to Boston and other ports. Railroads flood lines with grain cars, elevating prices as Nebraska outputs surge. Major liners like Cunard and Leyland move thousands of bushels daily, while international buyers from Britain to India vie for U S cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Great Britain
France
Italy
Austria
Australia
Russia
Egypt
India
South America
Odessa
United States
Newport News
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
West
Boston
Wilson Line
Johnston Line
Leyland Line
Cunard
Warren
Furness
Allen Line
Boston & Albany
Fitchburg
Grand Junction Docks
Perth
Warren Line
Victorian
Leyland
Sylvania
Carinthia
Liverpool
Iran
London
Delaware Breakwater
Hampton Roads
Omaha
Nebraska
Burlington
Union Pacific
Wheat Market Frenzy Grips Chicago and Nation
Blockades at transfer points slow wheat movement as millions of bushels sit idle. Kansas markets 5,000,000 bushels daily while Chicago trades 10,000,000 bushels in four hours amid $500,000 net profits. Europe buys California wheat and Paris signaled demand as New York traders rush to cover shorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omaha
Chesapeake & Ohio
Kansas
San Francisco
St. Louis
Merchants’ Exchange
Europe
California
England
France
Paris
New York
Produce Exchange
Gold flood and bank moves spark optimism across agriculture
The article notes a surge of money with banks shipping large sums west for harvests while farmers gain new accounts and mortgages rise. It quotes Vice President Hobart and Interior Secretary Bliss affirming improved business conditions and a hopeful crop season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Park Bank
Europe
Hobart
Cornelius N. Bliss
White Mountains
Northwest spring wheat crop yields totaled 119.7 million bushels
Minneapolis report by H V Jones estimates Northwest spring wheat from Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota. Total area 11.5 million acres with average yields of 11 bushels in Minnesota 10 1/2 in North Dakota 9 in South Dakota. Aggregate 119 700 000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
H. V. Jones
Northwest
Minnesota
Dakotas
South Dakota
Larceny and Assault Reported in Brighton and Roxbury
Cornelius Sweeney of Liimcolne street Brighton was arrested on a larceny charge for stealing a horse valued at 50 dollars from Mark Halpin of Brighton. The horse vanished on August 12. John Gillis of 418 Columbia street Cambridgeport reported being assaulted after a Scotch picnic near Spring street West Roxbury, with 11 dollars and a silver watch stolen. Otis P Derby of 281 Columbus avenue was arrested for embezzling 10 dollars from the Continental Brewing Company in Dedham. crime alleged to have occurred October 12, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Sweeney
Liimcolne Street
Brighton
Mark Halpin
John Gillis
Columbia Street
Cambridgeport
Spring Street
West Roxbury
Otis P. Derby
Columbus Avenue
Continental Brewing Company
Dedham
Mass
Turnkey Darling on Road to Recovery After Willis Affair
Elijah 8S Darling, the State Prison turnkey badly hurt in the Willis incident, shows rapid healing. The arm wound improved after bandages were removed and X rays may help locate the bullet. Despite age and severity, Darling is progressing well and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Darling
Willis
Mr. Darling
Two Workers Hurt In Roxbury Building Collapse
At 63 Ruggles street Roxbury scaffolding gave way during early work on a new building. Two men Longi Barento 36 and Hugo Bohland 52 were thrown about twenty five feet to the ground. Barento suffered a fractured skull Bohland a dislocated shoulder. Both were taken to City Hospital. Barento lived at 8 North square Bohland at 9 Dover street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggles Street
Roxbury
City Hospital
Longi Barento
North Square
Hugo Bohland
Dover Street
Barento
Bohland
River body found near West Boston bridge
A man’s body was recovered yesterday afternoon by George Farrell near the West Boston bridge. In the coat pockets were papers including a temperance pledge signed by Walter Hartt and drawn up by Rev. Henry Torbett of St Stephen's Church on Florence Street. The body was taken to Tinkham's undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Boston Bridge
George Farrell
Walter Hartt
Henry Torbett
St. Stephen’s Church
Florence Street
Tinkham
Dobbs Wins Narrow Decision Over McWinters in 20 Rounds
In Scranton the Minneapolis lightweight Bobby Dobbs edged New York City’s Hugh McWinters after twenty rounds at the American Sporting Club. McWinters controlled early action, but Dobbs surged in the late rounds and appeared near finish as the final bell rang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn
Bobby Dobbs
Minneapolis
Hugh McWinters
New York City
American Sporting Club
McWinters
Dobbs
Elevated Railway Location Granted By City Board
The Board of Aldermen at a special meeting called by the Mayor granted the Elevated Railway Company's petition for a route location. The committee report favored acceptance and recommended passage. the order was unanimously passed on a roll call with Aldermen Dyar Dean and W J Donovan absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Presho
Elevated Railway Company
Dyar, Dean
W. J. Donovan
Executors arrange sale of Walter Baker chocolate business
Executors of the Henry L. Pierce estate have disposed of the Walter Baker & Co. Limited chocolate business to a syndicate for a price understood to be somewhat under six million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Pierce
Walter Baker & Co., Limited
Big Ox Roast At Apollo Gardens Draws Massive Crowd
Rev Father John F P Cummins of Roslindale hosts the fourth annual monster barbecue at Apollo Gardens Rox bury on Amory street. Organizers forecast 15 000 to 20 000 attendees with New York Senator Thomas F Grady billed as featured speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FP. Cummins
Roslindale
Apollo Gardens
Amory Street
Roxbury
Father Cummins
Oratory
New York City
Thomas F. Grady
Empire State
Tammany’s
Braves
Boston Fair Opens With Groaning Gridiron Feast and Juggling Oddities
The open air rostrum hosts speeches by Representative Kelcher Alderman Lee and others with Joseph H. O Neil presiding. A children's carnival runs from 10 am featuring Hindoo jugglers and Stone Shaw acts. An immense 1600 pound ox will be roasted at 4 am with Chef Charles W. Allen leading a team to carve at 1 pm. Georgia shores Rocky Mountain sheep and corn fixings join a grand banquet. The Baltimore Orioles perform all day and night with plantation scenes buck and wing dances and a cake walk. Bands provide hourly concerts and a Gaelic tug of war refereed by John L Sullivan. Beals decorates the grounds as Chinese lanterns rise and fireworks close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Kelcher
John H. Lee
John Drohan
Joseph H. O'Neil
United States
Messrs
Stone & Shaw
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Georgia Shores
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Hermann
Economy Clothing Company
Roxbury
Lucullus
Baltimore Orioles
East Boston Cadet Band
National Guard Band
Pickaninny Band
National Guard Orchestra
John L. Murtagh
Order of Hibernians
Suffolk
Middlesex
Norfolk
John L. Sullivan
Colonel Beals
One Wife Too Many Polygamy Arrest Report
Albert H. Graham, colored, 30, was arrested last night on polygamy charges after allegedly marrying Bessie W. Higgins on April 26, 1897 while a wife already lived at 3 Primus Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Graham
Bessie W. Higgins
Primus Street
Champion Swimmer Peter S McNally to Exhibit at Winthrop Beach
Champion swimmer Peter S McNally, world renowned, returns from abroad to present twist and fancy swimming exhibitions at Winthrop Beach on Saturday August 21. Shows at 3:30 and 8:30 with calcium effects in the evening. St Augustine Band to perform two concerts 2:30–4:30 and 8–10. Round trip tickets 25 cents. Boat landing reachable by a half hour sail. Maxfield clambakes offered at Steamboat Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter S. McNally
Winthrop Steamboat Company
McNally
England
France
Winthrop Beach
St. Augustine
Maxfield
Steamboat Cafe
New Cure for Consumption Report Sparks Public Interest
A New York physician claims electricity can cure consumption. Boston doctors react with surprise. Dr. D. Wilson of 18 Boylston street asserts long use of the remedy and cites cured patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
D. Wilson
National Associations of P. and P
Boylston Street
Colby wringers and carpet sweepers sale listing
A printed sale notice lists Colby wringers at 3 and 3 50 dollars and 0. Ball bearing wringers at 4 4 50 7 and 8 dollars. Combination roll wringers from 1.25 to 2.50. Bissell carpet sweepers 1 dollar 16 percent. American Wringer Company at 80 Arch Street between Franklin and Summer streets advertises repair as a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Bissell
American Wringer Company
Arch Street
Franklin
Summer Streets
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Loafer
Quincy Yacht Races
Cleopatra
H. M
Faxgn
Tacoma
Omeme
W. Park
Nancy Hanks
al Maglathtin
Sphinx
A. Keit
Sawhees Oe
Enigma
G. F. Saitpane
Fantasy
William Allerton
Halpersohn—Horovitz
Ganfords
Sanior BS
Mark
Ginger
Sanford
Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation
Dorchester
York
J. B. Patterson
Corbett Street
Thetford Street
Henry L. Peirce
Robinson Street
Harris District
Mary Hemenway
Hood
Actu
N. E. Fair
Rigby
M’kinley
Tramp
General Miles
Czar
Boston Grain Lines
Many Grimes
River
M’ Winters
Baker’s Chocolate Mills
ELE & CO
Too Coe St
Bae
Averices House
Kittie
Wilson Aeros
Tremont Row
Marhiagss
Crowe
Coopaith
Eilen
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
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