Sacking and Burning of the Roman Catholic Mission in China
A May letter from Wuha China recounts a brutal anti missionary riot against Roman Catholic premises. Nuns were abused and targets attacked, graves desecrated, and buildings burned while soldiers and gunboats intervened. English and French navies aided security as residents fled to Shanghai and the Mission faced ongoing danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Methodist Missionary Society
Wuha
China
Hsien Yamen
Ko Lao Huni
Messrs
Molland. Knapp
Dr. Stuart
Ted Heing
Mr. Molland
Mr. Knapp
Shanghai
Customs
Custom House
Enormous Increase of Russian Troops on Frontier
London Aug 21 The Standard's Braila correspondent reports an enormous increase of Russian troops on the Austrian frontier. He notes that Bessarabia’s Frontier Guards, once a smuggling gendarmerie, have grown significantly in size and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Standard
Braila
Bessarabia
Russian fortification drive near Austria and Reni dockyard
A permanent advance guard to invade Austria within hours is prepared. Large forts and observation towers rise rapidly. The Russian Government subsidizes the Black Sea and Danube Shipping Company to build a major dockyard at Renn and move troops across the Black Sea. Pontoon construction at Reni progresses, with barges to serve multiple towns for troop transport and barracks near Reni for 5000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Black Sea & Danube Shipping Company
Renn
Black Sea
Reni
Martinique Disaster Death Toll Rises to Hundreds
Paris reports from St Pierre and coastal towns show 218 killed in coast areas with interior losses feared greater. Roads blocked by debris hinder exact counts as officials warn the death toll may reach into the hundreds and planters suffer heavy losses. New York notes wrecks of the Ned White and Jennie Phinney in the hurricane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
St. Pierre
Martinique
Ducos
Chase
Morne Rouge
Fonds St. Dennis
Precheurs
Carbet
St. Joseph
Marin
Vauchin
Lamentin
Francois
Robert
Riviere Pilote
Miscellaneous
New York
Srecian
Ned White
Havana
Belfast
J. G. Brooks
Jennie Phinney
Portland
Trinity Bay
Yarmouth
John W. Musgrave
Chilean Insurgents Land Near Valparaiso in Bay Landing
A Herald despatch from Valparaiso reports about 5000 soldiers of the insurgent army landing at Quintero Bay aided by eight transports three tugs and four warships from Caldera. Balmaceda’s forces near Santiago number about 10000 while Esmeralda under Silva Palma rests outside Quintero Bay expected to join. The landing signals a push toward Valparaiso with fortifications ready to resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Valparaiso
Quintero Bay
Caldera
Balmaceda
Santiago
Coquimbo
Esmeralda
Silva Palna
Exiled Prisoners From Manipur Sent to Andaman Islands
The jubraj and Prince Angoa Sena, once condemned to death for leading the attack on the Manipur residency, have had their sentences commuted to transportation for life and the forfeiture of property. Secretly removed from Mani pur prison, they are now bound for the Andaman Islands, a convict settlement in the Bay of Bengal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxteutra
Jubraj
Manipur
Angoa Sena
India
Lord Lansdowne
Andaman Islands
Bay of Bengal
Storm Ravages English Channel. Bark Wrecked at Yport
A terrific storm in the English Channel damages Havre public squares and washes away Frascati baths. A bark wreck at Yport leaves four sailors dead. London reports the scene as the gale rages tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
English Channel
Havre
Yport
A Catcher of Thieves Becomes a Thief in Paris
Paris August 21 M Thiebaud former police chief famed for catching thieves fled with ten thousand francs about two thousand dollars and was arrested at Marseilles. Oak chamber sets about ninety patterns to be included in Paine's Furniture clearance sale on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Thiebaud
Marseilles
Paine’s Furniture Company
Almy capture rewards spark debate in Hanover
The State offers 2500 for Almy arrest while Hanover adds 1000, making 4000 total. Citizens question authority of selectmen and consider raising funds to reward. Almy circulates threats from Indiana letters, investigators seek clues, and observers compare him to the outlaw Abbott linked to earlier Vermont robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Hanover
Almy
John L. Bridgman
Board of Selectmen
Professor Whitcher
H. ©. Brown
Huntington
F. W. Davison
J. H. Foster
N. A. Frost
E. P. Storrs
J. N. Chase
E. J. Bartlett
P. H. Whitcomb
C.D. Brown
Charles P. Chase
B. F. Tillotson
L. B. Downing
T. W. Worthen
C. F. Kimerson
G. H. Whitcher
J. M. Fuller
A. W. Cobb
Brigham
Barnard
Franklin
Mitchell
Littleton
Leverett H. Graham
Warden Farm
Dartmouth College
St. John
Ind
Indiana
Frank C. Almy
Abbott
Lyme
Oxford
Thetford
Fairlee
Windsor, VI
Lake Regatta at BurningTon marks best showing for club
Despite drizzle and a heavy southerly wind, the Lake Champlain Yacht Club regatta drew about 100 ACA members at Willsboro Point. Nautilus won first class and the Ladies cup, Alpha took third class, Missisquoi led steam launches, and canoe races highlighted the ACA participation with Iguana, Spark, and L'iuoudele victorious in paddling events. An ACA ball followed at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BurningTon
Lake Champlain Yacht Club
American Canoe Association
Willsboro Point
Burlington
Harry LeGrand Cannon
H.D. Murphy
Canoe Iguana
Paul Butler
Canoe Bee
R. Nuntz
Canoe Spark
J. H. Carregie
Canoe Cobococuk
E.C. Knapp
L’luoudele
L. B. Palmer
Yacht Club
Bank suspends payment amid temporary money shortages
Montgomery August 21 President Halil of the Earley National Bank posted a noon notice that directors had voted to suspend payment temporarily due to inability to raise funds to cover paper drawn by others and discounted in New York. Authorities expect a quick arrangement and say no one will suffer losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Halil
Earley National Bank
New York
Pratt shoots companion in self defense at Zoar suburb
In Mippietown Connecticut Benjamin Pratt aged 16 shot Kenton Mott aged 22 when returning from a meeting. They were attacked by Foley and Fisher who were arrested and jailed awaiting trial. Paine's Furniture Co. to clear out about 300 easy chairs in a sale starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mippietown
Conn
Benjamin Pratt
Kenton Mott
Zoar
Pratt
Mott
Foley
Fisher
Fire devastates Winthrop Beach livery stable and shops
A major blaze at B. R. Devoe’s livery stable on Shirley street Winthrop Beach destroyed the building and about a dozen horses and carriages. Nearby Mrs Murphy’s laundry and cottage were damaged and Sadie Shoale’s confectionery also burned. Fire spread danger to cottages, with assistance from Revere. One horse died leaping the tracks. losses run high with insurance details noted. Several other scattered fires across Massachusetts towns are noted with varying losses.
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B. R. Devoe
Shirley Street
Winthrop Beach
Devoe
M. A. Murphy
Joseph Kinney
Winthrop
Union Church
Winthrop Fire Department
Revere
Broad Street
James
Sutherland
Montrose Avenue
Somerville
Boston & Maine
Charlestown
Old Colony Railroad
Tolman_ street
Dorchester
Charter Street
Davlas
Tex
Elm
Murphy Streets
Hill’s Business College
Ardinger & Rose, Clothiers
F. M. Smith & Co
Wardan
Ardinger & Rose
Smith & Co
Wardan’s
Main
Taunton
Charles Doyle
Weir Village
Hilisporo
Malpen
Salem
Stveral
Hox 63
Sifford
Terrific Kansas City storm damages across several towns
A fierce wind and rain storm swept Kansas City and nearby towns, damaging telegraph lines, unroofing buildings, and flattening crops. In Atchison and Leavenworth counties roofs and barns suffered, Midland College dormitory and local mills were ruined, and several injuries were reported. Total damage estimated at 40 000 dollars. In St Louis rumors emerge that English syndicate controls Anheuser Busch after acquiring the brewery for about 10 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Huron
Kan
Atelison County
Leavenworth
Purdue
W. White
Atchison, Kas
Oddfellows Hall
Blair
Midland College
Ulrich & Neal
Congregational Church
Lane
Liberty
St. Louis
Anheuser-Busch
Child 6 is killed by shaft at Bath Iron Works
In Bars Maine on August 21 6 year old David Pinkham son of George Pinkham was killed at 3 pm after becoming caught on a shaft at Bath iron works His clothes were torn from his body and had to be cut away once the engine was stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bars
David Pinkham
George Pinkhan
Bath Iron Works
Boston
Sullivan
Eben M. McPherson
Hart
Central Square
Federal Building
M'Kinley Tariff Still Running
Depuam August 21 The Norfolk Woollen Mill is shut down and the Merchants Woollen Mill is operating only seventy five of its one hundred twenty nine looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Kinley
Depuam
Norfolk
Paine's Furniture Co. clearance sale marks down book cases
Book cases in a hundred varieties will be marked very low at Paine's Furniture Co.'s clearance sale next week. Shipping news lists numerous steamers arriving and sailing between Baltimore New York Liverpool Hamburg and other ports as of August 20 21 with vessels such as Britannic Amalfi and Hindoo noted among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sedgemore
Liverpool
New York
Fulda
Bremen
Lydian Monarch
Lowon
City of Chicago
Lier
Hamburg
Fuerst Bismarck
Newark
Olf Malin
Lake Winnipeg
Montreal
Heath Point
Varisian
Russia
Offfranle Point
Amalfi
Bristol
Exeter City
Portland
Eng
Hindoo
Lendon
Minnesota
Paine’s Furniture Co
Four Heads in a Heap political removals in post office
A late 19th century Cambridge Somerville and East Boston post office reshuffle divides supporters and critics. The piece details removal reasons, the new appointees George Harrington Somerville James Whittaker Cambridge and Henry S Treadwell South Boston, with extensive background on each figure and the political tensions surrounding patronage and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Harrington
Hart
East Boston
Boston Postoffice
Mr. Harrington
Eastport
Boston
Fortieth New York Volunteers
Mozart
Williamsburg
Fair Oaks
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Petersburg
Massachusets
Joe Hooker
G.A.R
James K. Whittaker
Somerville
Ashland
Mass
Foster Grammar School
Woodward, Brown & Co, Flour and Grain Merchants
J. E. Whittaker & Co
Waters Wrapping & Mailing Company
Somerville Public Library
Kilmer
Whittaker
E. ?. Craig
Cambridge Postoffice
Postal Service
Brighton
Brookline
Cambridgeport
Cambridge Railroad Company
Nghton
Cambridge Citizens’Trade Association
Amicable Lodge
Branch 34
Order of the Iron Hall
Henry S.treadwell
South Boston
Ipswich
Boston & Albany Railroad
Otis T. Dana
Fifty-third Massachusetts Infantry
Dahlgren Post
Mt. Washington Lodge
Order of Pilgrim Fathers
Labor Day Parade Dispute Jams City Route Plans
Labor groups clash over Labor Day parade routes as Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council push for opposite streets. Aldermen merge petitions, deciding the route will pass the State House and City Hall in a bid to please both sides, leaving union members frustrated and wary of election pressures. Massachusetts District Council painters meet with eleven towns planning a Labor Day celebration including Baldwin's Cadet Band and a Wells Memorial Hall banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
Board of Aldermen
Beacon
School
State House
City
Washington
Tremont Street
Diogenes
Tub
Alexander’s Palace
Alexander's Palace
Dioenes
Scylla
Charibdis
Building ‘Trades Council
Labor Union
Massachusetts District Council
the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Bay State Hall
Lynn
Natick
Woburn
Medford
Weymouth
Rockland Haverhill
Lowell
Baldwin
Wells Memorial Hall
Desperate act ends in hopeful recovery for Boston man
A report from Concord says David W. Smith son of G H Smith a Boston teamster attempted suicide at a Concord hotel but may survive. Neighbors say a recent business split with his brother over milk customers sparked discord while his parents at 30 Edgwood Roxbury awaited news and learned little beyond his despondent mood.
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Small
G. A. Locke
Concord
Nyede
David W. Smith
G. H. Smith
Boston
Post
Edgwood Street
Roxbury
David
Crack Shot of the World at Illinois State Range
Springfield August 21 Captain Robert H. Aiken of Chicago inspector of rifle practice for the Sixth Infantry Illinois National Guard made a perfect skirmish run at the state range. The twenty shots were fired at unknown distances from 600 to 200 yards with 30 second intervals and double time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Capain
Robert H. Aiken
Chicago
Sixth Infantry
Ilinois National Guard
United States Army
Aiken
Massachusetts Militia Praised After Encampment Inspection
Washington Aug. 21 The War Department reports Captain H M Kendall Sixth Cavalry inspected the Massachusetts militia at the annual encampment. He finds the camp sanitary and the discipline among officers and men excellent The drills are commendable and Massachusetts may be proud of her volunteer militia which is in excellent condition and second to none in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
H. M. Kendall
Sixth Cavalry
Massachusetts
Kendall
Sealing schooner May Belle returns after Behring Sea order
The May Belle sailed from Behring Sea after an order from the Mohican on July 27 and arrived in port with 241 skins, bringing the season total to 942. It also noted other vessels, Favorite with 342 skins and reports on Carmelite and Saphire. A Paine's Furniture Co. clearance sale will feature 200 center tables from Monday through Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
May Belle
Behring Sea
United States
McGregor Stabbing Suspect Surrenders to Police
William McGregor of Woburn remained in fragile condition after a Bosworth Street stabbing. Daniel Downey, the alleged assailant, surrendered at Station 16 and was conveyed to General Hospital for McGregor to identify him, later moved to police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
McGregor
Woburn
Bosworth Street
Daniel Downey
President Catches Pickerel at McAdams Pond
The President returned from a fishing trip to New York arriving at Hotel Balmoral at 2:20. Clouds lingered and wind stirred the pond as he caught a good string of pickerel and pleased with his day’s sport. The McAdams pond lies at a mountain bend and a dinner was served by the host.
Result of a fight at Dover
In Dover New Hampshire on August 21 Patrick Galliger and Miles Buzzell clashed in a fruit store. Buzzell knocked Galliger into a pile of window sashes and kicked him several times. Galliger, about 60, is hospitalized with injuries described as life threatening. The assailant Buzzell was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Patrick Galliger
Miles Buzzell
Buzzell
Galliger
Galligar
Vacations With Pay Headed Off by Railroad Chief
Aug 21 General Manager James T Furber of the Boston Maine railroad orders heads of departments not to grant paid vacations. Departments may approve reasonable vacations but pay is to be stopped during absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reapina
James T. Furber
Boston & Maire Railroad
New Catholic Church in Dorchester to Seat 600
A Catholic church with capacity for 600 will be built at the corner of Norfolk and Danning streets in Dorchester. Ground will be broken next Monday after Father Fitzpatrick, pastor of St. Gregory's Milton, secured the site about two years ago. Services are planned for Christmas. Paine's Furniture Co offers hall stands at clearance sale next Monday to Wednesday at deeply discounted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine’s Furniture Co
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