Final Session of American Bar Association in Saratoga
At Saratoga on August 21 the American Bar Association elected officers led by President James M. Woolworth of Omaha and secretary John Hinkley of Baltimore. The assembly approved appointments, debated an insurance section, and declined hasty legislation while inviting future meetings in 1897 at Indianapolis and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
American Bar Association
James M. Woolworth
Omaha
John Hinkley
Baltimore
Francis Dowle
Philadelphia
Alfred Hemenway
Boston
Charles Claflin Allen
St. Louis
William W. Howe
New Orleans
Holt
Illinois
Mr. Smith
Georgia
J. B. Thayer
Massachusetts
C. E. Foster
Washington
E. F. Bullard
New York
Charles Lawton
Committee On Federal Code of Criminal Procedure
William A. Butler
John Otis Hinkley
Judge Hunt
Cincinnati
G. 8S
Saratoga Springs
Indianapolis
Denver
Great Barbecue to Gather 25000 at Roxbury Event
Father John F. Cummins hosts a large barbecue at Apollo Garden Amory street Roxbury next Saturday with guests including William F. Sheehan Jacob A Cantor and others. U S sub treasurer Joseph H O Neil presides. Entertainment by Black American performers Glee Club and Crosbys Orchestra plus fireworks and dancing. Proceeds to Sacred Heart Roslindale building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Cummins
Roslindale
Apollo Garden
Amory Street
Roxbury
Father Cummins
William F. Sheehan
Empire State
Jacob A. Cantor
Tammany
John H. Lee
Lawrence B. O’connor
Boston
Sousa
Crosby
A. Shuman
Li Hung Chang Likely Skips San Francisco Over Conspiracy
Aug 21 San Francisco reports a rumored plot by the Hing Chung Wuey Society to kill Li Hung Chang as a bid to overthrow the current dynasty. It claims posters in Chinatown declare objectives and call for support against the ruler, with Li choosing Victoria as a safer route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Li Hung Chang
the Hing Chung Wuey
Victoria
Chinatown
Hing Chung Woey Society
New Order
Japan
China
Hing Chung Wuey Society
Two men hanged in separate states today
Macon Missouri reports the execution of George Anderson, convicted wife murderer, in the county jail this morning. In Mobile Alabama Willie Gray, 18, was hanged for the February 12 murder of John Lynburg, carried out in the same morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
George Anderson
Mobile
Ala
Willie Gray
John Lynburg
Fireworks Celebration At Grand Hotel Mt Vernon N H
A large crowd attended an evening celebration at the Grand Hotel in Mount Vernon New Hampshire featuring fireworks music and dancing. Dr Collins of Londonderry Lithia fame played a leading role in organizing the event and earned much credit for its success as carriage parties traveled from nearby resorts to join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
N. H
Grand Hotel
Collins
Londonderry Lithia Fame
Child Killed by Wagon in Malden
Malden reports three year old Carrol Huckins died when a wagon driven by John Dudley struck and ran over him on Pleasant Street. The tragedy occurred today with Dudley cooperating in the incident leading to an instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Carrol Huckins
John
Dudley
Pleasant Street
Day at the Vineyard Excursion From Boston and Brockton
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad offers a popular round trip from Boston and Brockton to Cottage City Martha's Vineyard on a Wednesday in August. The voyage from Wood's Hole to the Vineyard follows a famed waterway, with Cottage City buzzing in summer crowds. Tickets for the limited round trip are restricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston
Brockton
Cottage City
Martha's Vineyard
Wood’s Hole
Vineyard
Dock to be pumped out after Brooklyn dry dock accident
Acting Secretary McAdoo said the court of inquiry will not take action now. The caisson must be restored and the dock pumped out before reconvening the court. A court martial is expected if findings warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
A Wife's Downfall: Heath Sentenced for Night Walking
Eleanor B Heath a well educated beauty was sentenced to six months in Deer Island House of Correction by Judge Burke for night walking. She claimed never to have been arrested before and hid her husband a wealthy Boston man, saying she used an assumed name in court. She dated trouble with him two years ago and has not lived with him since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor B. Heath
House of Correction
Deer Island
Burke
Miss Heath
Boston
Suit Seeks 10000 Damages Over Death On Nantasket Steamer
Edward J. Holland sues Nantasket Steamboat Company for 10000 damages after his brother James F. Holland died aboard the Governor Andrew on July 2. The complaint says the passenger fell ill on board and was removed by deck hands, suffering an apoplectic attack and dying in the baggage room on the wharf before reaching Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Holland
Nantasket Steamboat Company
James F. Holland
Nantasket
Governor Andrew
Boston
Mr. Holland
Local fish dealer fined for possessing short lobsters in Lynn
John H. Leach, a Lynn fish dealer, was fined 1180 in Lynn Police Court by Judge John W. Berry for having 230 short lobsters. Judge Berry said the law required a fine per lobster. James B. Williams also fined 8. both cases appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
John H. Leach
John W. Berry
Berry
James B. Williams
Child Foot Crushed At Boston Freight Yard
Eight year old Robert Brady of 189 Chelsea street Hast Boston had his foot crushed after falling while attempting to board a moving Boston and Maine freight train yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brady
Chelsea Street
Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Royal Blue line eight day tour leaves Boston August twenty ninth
The Royal Blue line offers a personally conducted eight day tour departing Boston August 29 visiting Gettysburg Washington Richmond and Old Point Comfort with an all day ride down the James River. Rate includes all expenses at $0 and for itinerary contact A. J. Simmons N. E. A. 211 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Blue Line
Eave Boston
Gettysburg
Washington
Richmond
Old Point Comfort
James River
A. J. Simmons
Washington Street
Boston
Woodbury Facial Soap Ad Claims Skin Benefit
An old newspaper fragment promotes H. H. Woodbury as a physician or advertiser for facial soap. It mentions a product claim about skin treatment and lists a business location at 1 Wine Tea Bt.ieaten, presenting a period ad tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Woodbury
Cordage Row Suits Over 4 Million Dividends Alleged
Edward F. C. Young as receiver of the National Cordage Company files suit in the United States Circuit Court against James Waterbury Caleb Marsh Chauncey Marshall Frank Wall Elisha Ful-ton and Willard Whitlock alleging breach of trust and misconduct by officers and directors. The bill claims large sums diverted from stock proceeds and that 1890 1891 transactions lost about 5 million in hemp and other materials with insurance moneys allegedly diverted to private use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward F. C. Young
National Cordage Company
United States Circuit Court
James Ms. Waterbury
Caleb P. Marsh
Chauncey Marshall
Frank T. Wall
Elisha M. Fulton
Willard P. Whitlock
National
Young
Willard P Whitlock
Elisha M. Fuller
Receivers Appointed for Susquehanna Water Power & Paper
In Belair Maryland D C Wharton-Smith of Harford and Franklin Stokes of Philadelphia are named receivers for the Susquehanna Water Power and Paper Company. The bill notes assets exceed liabilities by about 200000 yet trade slump harms operations and payroll. The firm's property and franchises are valued at 500000 with total indebtedness around 300000, including 135000 secured. The company employees about 250 people with a monthly payroll near 6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belair
D. C. Wharton-Smith
Harford County
Franklin Stokes
Philadelphia
Susquehanna Water Power & Paper Company
Diamond Merchants Fail In New York
Leopold Weil & Co. diamond and jewelry dealers of Maiden Lane are in financial distress. They have transferred stock and accounts to secure principal creditors as banks shut down on discounts. Liabilities total 130,000 with assets likely sufficient to cover debts but not realizable now. Asset value was 350,000 on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leopold Weil & Co
Maiden Lane
French Consulate Change At 105 State Street
The French tricolor fluttered from a stair window at 105 State Street as friends of Duncan Bailly-Blanchard congratulated him on his new post as consular agent. Blanchard said the consulate was changed not abolished, with Jordan moving to Vancouver and a consular agent to reside locally. He is well known among French subjects and local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
France
Duncan Bailly- Blanchard
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
Blanchard
Department of Staff
Washington
Post
Jordan
Vancouver
B. C
United States to claim damages over Gloucester schooner seizure
It is understood the U S government will pursue a claim against Canada through Britain for the Frederick Geering Jr. lost when the vice admiralty court seized the Gloucester fishing schooner. The United States bases its claim on the vessel having fish caught and pursued before drifting inside the three mile line, arguing no treaty violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
United States
Frederick Geering, Jr
Vice Admiralty Court
Daly Daly in Sun column on Daly’s prison treatment
London August 21 The Sun prints a sensational column claiming Irish political prisoner John Daly, released from Portland prison, can prove dynamiters faced indignities and punishments worse than those given to the vilest criminals in her Majesty's prisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
T. P. O'Connor
Sun Today
John Daly
Portland Prison
Daly
Her Majesty
The Irish Convention Arrives for Dublin Meeting
The Rev Denis O Callaghan rector of St Augustine Church South Boston and Dr P J Timmins left Boston for New York to sail for Dublin on the first day of September to attend the convention. Denis O Reilly and Edward Tracy departed New York on Wednesday. Boston men say Ireland is not forgotten as long as gentlemen give time and money to the cause and they are paying their own expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis O’callaghan
St. Augustine Church
South Boston
P. J. Timmins
Boston
New York
Dublin
Denis O'Reilly
Edward Tracy
Ireland
The Narragansett Shores Excursion From Boston and Pawtucket
The Narragansett Pier excursion departs Tuesday August 2 at the popular rate of 1.25. The Pier offers unmatched Atlantic coast attractions with a fine bathing beach and proximity to Point Judith five miles away. The season is at its height and the date should be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pawtucket
Narragansett Pier
Atlantic
Point Judith
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
A traditional advertisement-style note warns that hidden disease remains in healthy seeming men, flaring with minor illness. It touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the standard remedy to eradicate disease and purify the blood, urging reliance on the advertised tonic.
Vanderbilt kept in the dark on son’s marriage
Aug 26 Newport reports that Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr remains unaware of his son’s marriage to Grace Wilson due to his fragile health. Doctors fear news could worsen his condition as he slowly recovers from paralysis. Mrs Vanderbilt has issued engraved cards for sympathies while plans for abroad travel on the yacht Valiant move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport, R. I
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Sr
Grace Wilson
Wilson
Valiant
W. K
Rubber sea creature hailed as monster off Marblehead
Captain Hooper of the Columbia pilot boat No. 2 chased a pig pork baited line off Marblehead and hauled aboard a 740 pound rubber fish that resembles a sun fish but moves in water. The liver is valued by doctors for rheumatic cures and its back flesh forms a elastic rubbery layer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Harbor
Hooper
Columbia
Marblehead
Sorenson
McManus
Lubiner family in East Boston receives charity gift
The Lubiner family, living in two dim rooms behind 21 Porter Street, East Boston, received a cash gift from Dr. E. F. Wells of West End after a Post report. The money helped buy bread and meat for the hungry children, as Mrs. Lubiner spoke of hardship since her husband's departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubiner
Boston
The
Post
E. F. Wells
Chambers Street
West End
Dr. Wells
Office
the Post
Porter Street
Papa
Art for the Museum Will of George W Wales Granted
The Suffolk Probate Court allowed the will of George W Wales, directing the Museum of Fine Arts to receive 30000 dollars and his collection of pottery and glass, books on arts, and several paintings and busts. The Massachusetts Historical Society gains the Edward Everett bust, and the Redwood Library receives two posts of Italian poets in Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wales
Suffolk
Grant
Museum of Fine Arts
Marinari
Psyche
Appollo
Daphne
Miliverti
Tobias
Sara
Calvert
Page
Ceres
Massachusetts Historical Society
Edward Everett
Ball
Redwood Library
Newport
R. I
Wyman Ex-Waiters Fined in Boston Court
Judge Burke of the Municipal Criminal Court yesterday found Jeremiah Coffin and Joseph Laycock two striking waiters at Wyman's sandwich depots guilty of sauntering and loitering on the sidewalks in front of their employer's restaurants on Saturday afternoon for five minutes after policemen asked them to move on They were fined $20 each the greatest penalty the city ordinances of Boston permits for a violation The defendants each appealed to the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Municipal Criminal Court
Jeremiah Coffin
Joseph Laycock
Wyman
Boston
Massachusetts pensions list from Washington DC notice
Massachusetts pensions district notice lists original claims for John W. Moore Chelsea and Annie M. Ragan Lawrence with widows Mary J. Wilkin son Cambridge and Maggie M. Goodwin Charlestown. Reissue entries include Robert Griffin Cambridgeport Mary V. German North Adams and Emmaline Tinkham South Hadley with one more widow Mary J. Wilkerson Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Massachusetts
John W. Moore
Chelsea
Robert Griffin
Cambridgeport
Annie M. Ragan
Lawrence
Maggie M. Goodwin
Charlestown
Emmaline
Tinkham
South Hadley
Mary J. Wilkinson
Cambridge
Mary V. Germain
North Adams
Salvation Patrol Wagons May Inaugurate In Boston
The Salvation Army plans a patrol wagon system in New York city and a rescue home for inebriates, with prayers at entry and departure. Drunk individuals are invited to ride to the home and bed down, free of charge. Brigadier Couzens heads New England and officers are scarce, possibly delaying Boston work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
New York City
Boston
Couzens
New England
Escapee from Concord Reform School Arrested in Brooklyn
John E. Hopkins, a prisoner who escaped from the Concord Reformatory in Massachusetts, has been arrested in Hopkins Gaught Brooklyn on August 21 and will be returned to Boston to face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
John E. Hopkins
Concord
Mass.) Reformatory
Boston
Sunday Church Services and Speakers
Sunday religious services listed across multiple churches led by Rev. Budd Lorimer Robertson Pickles Hershey and others. Programs include morning and evening prayers, Sunday schools, youth and general meetings. Special lectures in People's Temple and Gospel of Spirit Return with free seating and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
George C. Lorimer
D. D
Horace F. Barnes
John Robertson
Scotland
Robertson
City Temple
Glasgow
Setland
People’s Temple
Columbus Avenue
Grace L. Bradbury
America
Tremont Street
M. E
Tremont and
Concord Streets
John D. Pickles
James Beet
Wesleyan College
Richmond
B. YY. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
A. D. Mayo
Boston
Helen Arenstrep
S. W. Ball
Edward L. Garney
George Fendall Taylor
THE
Christadelphians
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Gospel OF Spirit
Minnie M. Soule
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Hots
Sanford
Patrien Dru
Chem. Conp
Sole Proprietors
Missouri
Alabama
MT. Vernon
Beecham
Duncan Bailly-Blanchard
Angle Sam
Frederick Geering
Canada
Narragansett Shores
Ayer
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Sunday Post
the Age Illustrated
ART For the Museum
Ec Pacific
St.paul G. A. R
Washington &T
Salvation Patrol Wagons
Hopkins Gaught
OLD South Church
Howard H. Budd
Albion
Methodist
Presbyterian
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Dorchester Street
John Neil
Toronto
Ont
First Presbyterian Church
Berkeley Street
Scott F. Hershey
Dr. Patterson
Unitarian
Boston Common
Charles Street
W. R. Lord
St. Paul
J. W. Day
Hingham
Bulfinch Place Church
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Elijah
Anna Clifford Breed
F. F. Whitney
Jora E. Barry
Arthur B. Hitchcock
Harrington Barker
George M. Taylor
Christopher R. Eliot
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