City Deliberates on Street Digging Protests and Pipe Plans
Boston aldermen, amid protests over excavation in Broad and Congress streets, refer a wide set of petitions and a superintendent of streets letter. The city contemplates limiting permits after Nov 1, while addressing sewer, paving, and subway needs and planning future street restorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hugh O' Brien
Board of Aldermen
Joan W. McDonald
Frank W. Dallinger
Broad Street
Thomas QO. Richardson
Congress Street
Messrs
Daniel
Laurence & Sons
Seth Perkins
Boston Heating Company
Smart
Carroll
Aldermen
N. G. Smith
Haynes
McLaughlin
Lustis
Washington Streets
Roxbury
Board of Health
Leif Ericson
Committee On Commons
James ©. Tucker
Franklin
David Pulsifer
Supreme Judicial Court
Metropolitan P Road Company
Huewn
Dorchester
Hanover Streets
Lexington Street
East
Losd
Eady
House of Industry’ Fund
Long Island
Committee On Finance
Gamewell Fire Alarm’ Telegraph Company
Sarah. D. Wilson
C. W. Tas
Congress Street Bridge
Montgomery Light Guards
Boston Electric Light Company
West Chester Park
Huntington Avenue
Beacon Street
Faneuil Hall
East Boston Ferries
Lincoln
Abby T. Tower
Franklin Park Betterments
Metropolitan Railad Company
Charles Street
Cambridge
Leverett Streets
Michael C. O’liure
Newbury Street
Ipswich Street
Florence Street
Bourne Street
Hyde Park Avenue
Brattle Square
Falmouth Street
Dalton Street
Stony Brook
Old Franklin
Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association
Allen
Anti Powderly Victory in Knights of Labor District Race
In District Assembly 49 the anti Powderly faction wins a bitter election amid 700 votes cast. Master Workman J. E. Quinn leads a slate that includes Paul Mayer W Breslin C J Purcell QE BW Wunze W N Reed J Naughton James Archibald James Dailey Philip McGrath and George W Dann. They accuse Powderly allies of surrounding him with a crowd and seek to defeat Powderly at Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Knights of Labor
J. E. Quinn
T. B. McGuire
Home Club
Res
Quinn
Paul Mayer
W. Breslin
C. J. Purcell
BW. Wunze
W. N. Reed
Philip McGrath
George W. Dann
Powderly
Powder
Order
Powerly
Minneapolis
Fearful Riot at Glen Lyon Rocks Nearby Coal Town
A violent clash erupted in Glen Lyon near Nanticoke as about 300 miners and residents from Irish Welsh Hungarian and Polish communities fought with sticks and clubs. Sixty plus were seriously hurt and an investigation looming as crowds dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirxisranne
Penn
Glen Lyon
Nanticoke
Taggart
Susquehanna Coeal Company
Morgantown
Governor Hill Arrives in Newport and Plans Coastal Cruise
Governor Hill of New York reached Newport from Fall River by train and checked in at the Ocean House. He visited the Casino and will cruise the coast aboard Frederick Lovejoy’s yacht Kearns. Henry A. Townsend of Providence is named general secretary of the Newport Y M C A, starting September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Governor Hill
New York
Fall River
Ocean House
Frederick Lovejoy
Kearns
Flenry A. Townsend
Providence
Newport Young Men’s Christian Association
Pacific Mail Steamship to Resume Dividends and Reconstr
New York Aug 22 The Pacific Mail Steamship Company executive commits to resume dividend payments planning a 1 percent payout after a Wednesday directors meeting. The board also considers reducing capital stock from 20 million to 10 million and restructures are under way with strong new directors to join. Several resignations are already in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Wheat market opens after three week corner collapse
The call board at San Pirancasco opened this morning after the wheat corner collapse three weeks ago. Prices showed sellers at 2174, with Central and buyer in season at 210. Early buyer season sale reached 160 before slipping to 159.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pirancasco
Pearline Ad Promises What the Public Ought to Want
An old advertisement proclaims Pearline as the product the public should desire. The slogan frames its appeal as aligning with consumer needs and values in a period-style marketing voice.
How the Poor Live and Die at Clerkenwell Court
In Clerkenwell Police Court Elizabeth Buckley faced neglect charges for an infant death. A four month old child starved amid her wages of 11 shillings weekly and three shillings sixpence rent for one room. Buckley supported four children by working as a bookbinder while the older children cared for the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall Gazette
Clerkenwell
Elizabeth Buckley
Obituary of Boston Printer Gearfield Learned
Gearfield Learned a prominent Boston printer dies after brief illness in Roxbury home. Son of a printing family he worked on the Boston Shipping List Atlas Bee Journal and led ship news at the Post before nine years at the Herald. Born December 1881 in Boston he was nearly 56 and leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearfield
Gearfield Learned
Boston
Roxbury
Mr. Learned
Boston Shipping List
Atlas, Bee and Journal
Post
Ship News
The
Herald
Funeral for Alvan Clark Held at Cambridge Home
The funeral of telescope maker Alvan Clark was held at his Cambridge home at 2 pm yesterday. Family and friends attended. Rev. G W Briggs led prayers and Scripture readings. Interment is postponed until son Alvan G Clark returns from sea after news of his father’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvan Clark
Cambridge
L. R. Paige
John Livermore
D. W. Chamberlain
Ritchie
Brookline
W. W. Wellington
G. W. Briggs
Austin Street Unitarian Church
Alvan G. Clark
Pavonia
John B Moore Farm Leader Dies at 70 in Concord
John B Moore a prominent Concord farmer horticulturist and former legislator died at his home from liver cancer at age 70. He introduced early grapes roses asparagus and sweet corn and ran a noted Lexington street farm. He served on the prison commissioners the state board of agriculture and in the Massachusetts House in 1873 and 1874. He leaves a son three daughters and two wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Moore
Concord
Moore
Mr. Moore
State Board of Agriculture
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Massachusetts Agricultural Society
Miss Hunt
Humphrey Hunt
Lexington Street
John
Captain Moore
Notable Deaths Across Cities Include Lawyers and Builders
Aaron J. Vanderpoel of Van derpoel Green & Creming in New York collapsed in Paris. Joseph Parker of New Haven founder of West Rock Paper Mill died aged 77. James Remsen, longtime Rockaway Beach owner, died after sheriff sale profit. Henry P. Kelley Cambridge Street restaurateur died age 45. Vanderpool, a prominent New York lawyer, died in Paris aged 62. former Oakey Hall partner and kin to President Van Buren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron J. Vanderpoel
Vanderpoel, Green & Creming
New York
Paris
Joseph Parker
New Haven
Henry P. Kelley
Cambridge Street
St. Albans
Aaron J. Vanderpool
Vanderpool, Green & Suming
Western Union
Oakey Hall
van Buren
Lawrence Driving Park August Meeting Cites Record Entrants
Lawrence, Aug 22 The Lawrence Driving Park August meeting is expected to be the most successful yet with thirty horses already quartered for tomorrow's opening. Entrants include Doctor Van Oweenee Joe Howe and many others such as Sadie 8 Charlie C Kitty Y Brightwood Rex Everett G Peter A Rocket Belle Trumbull Blackbuck W N O R H Flossie Ki Nutwood Jr Factory Boy Mascot Slopemont Stubby 8 Onawa Little Dick Paradox Woodburn Boy and more awaiting.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Driving Park
Doctor
Van
Oweenee
Joe Howe
Sadie
Charlie C
Kitty Y
Brightwood
Rex
Everett G
Peter A
Rocket
Belle Trumbull
Blackbuck
R.H
Flossie Ki
Nutwood, Jr
Factory Boy
Mascot
Slopemont
Stubby 8
Onawa
Little Dick
Paradox
Woodburn Boy
British Americans hold stormy meeting over eligibility rules
A British American Political Association gathering at New Era Hall debated whether the executive committee should be limited to U S citizens or open to any Englishmen. They elected a mixed slate of naturalized members and vice presidents and announced a planned September mass meeting at Faneuil Hall. Speakers denounced Irish Catholics and urged voting against them in elections. A second meeting at New Era Hall was scheduled in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British American Political Association
New Era Hall
United States
William Wilson
Boston
Thomas Sidney Higgs
Allston
E. W. Bradbury
Charles H. Richards
Quincy
Henry Cornell
Chelsea
J.B. Grant
Linden
Henry Williams
East Boston
Jeremiah Sedgwick
Roxbury
William G. Ellis
Cambridge
W. G. Wood
Georges N. Morris
Robert T. Colton
O. W. Hayes
Charles Williams
Henry Bolton
H. Wilde
Thomas Henry Haynes
John F. Medland
Stark
Park Street
Faneuil Hall
Brackett
KE. W. Bradley
Crushed in Elevator at Westbrook Mill
Alphonz Ouilette a French boy worker at the Westbrook Manufacturing Company gingham mill in SaccaRappa Me was crushed while riding the elevator he lowered his head under an iron brace as the platform passed the hatchway his head was caught and severely crushed he was alive when freed but death was momentarily expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saccarappa
Alphonz Ouilette
Westbrook Manufacturing Company
Ouilette
Railroad committee holds informal talks on amendments
The majority and minority of the railroad committee meet informally in Coxcorp New Hampshire on August 22 to consider amendments to be submitted at tomorrow's formal session. The full committee convenes at 10:30 tomorrow forenoon to prepare reports for presentation at the opening House session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxcorp
N. H
Railroad Committee
Ugly Prisoner Attacks Guard With Hidden Razor
Charles Ayers, a powerful colored prisoner at Cambridge house of correction, attacked Assistant Keeper Sleeper with a concealed razor as he was led to the dark cell. The weapon wounded the guard and Ayers broke iron restraints before being subdued and placed in confinement. He had worked as a barber for inmates and may have concealed the blade since Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ayers
Cambridge House of Correction
Sleeper
Ayers
Asbury Grove Camp Meeting Closes Amid Rain
Rain disrupted the final exercises at Asbury Grove camp meeting. Morning programs featured home and foreign missions speakers Rev. W. S. Haven Miss Hetty Mansell and Rev. Dr. S. L. Baldwin. George H. McGraw of India spoke in the afternoon for the parent society and Rev. Alexander Dight of Lynn delivered the closing sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspuny Grove
W. S. Haven
Hetty Mansell
L. Baldwin
George H. McGraw
India
Alexander Dight
Lynn
Revere Beach Illumination Plans Under Way
The second meeting of hotel proprietors and interested parties was held at the Bay View House Crescent Beach. Committees on finance fireworks and music were formed and funds allocated to entertain the press. Oak Island will cost about 8500 and Crescent Beach aims for a standout display with a rowing regatta teased by Bay View House owner Gallagher. Other organizers include Kinsman at Point of Pines and a follow up meeting is set for Monday the 20th at Bay View House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Beach
Bay View House
Crescent Beach
E. K. Newell
Putnam House
A. M. Munro
Hearty Corporation
Oak Island
Gallagher
New England
Point of Pines
Kinsman
Narrow Gange Hotel
Revere Betech
Hartworp entries for $10,000 stake at Charter Oak Park
The August 22 deadline closed for naming horses in the $10,000 special stake race to be run August 31 at Charter Oak Park. Entries include M. V. Wagner with B. M. Loetta F. and ch g Prince Wilkes named by George A. Singerley, plus Astral named by Andrew Kaul, Garnet by W. Trimble, Pa tron by W. H. McCarthy, Myrtle by Frederick Willets, Rossline Wilkes by J. B. Lewis, and Dan 2:16 named by H. e Woodnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartworp
Conn
Charter Oak Park
M. VY. Wagner
Marshall
Mich
B. M. Loetta F
George A. Singerley
Philadelphia
Ch. G. Prince Wilkes
Andrew Kaul
St. Marys
Penn
Br. m. Astral
W. ©. Trimble
Newburg
N. Y
Ch. G. Garnet
W. H. McCarthy
Lexington
Patron
Frederick Willets
New York
B. m. Myrtle
J. B. Lewis
Louisville
Rossline Wilkes
H. E Woodnut
Mineola
Painter Martin Smith Ends Life Attempt Over Family Troubles
In Hamilton on August 22 Martin Smith a 33 year old painter living with John S Stewart tried to kill himself by taking paris green. He endured a night of agony before crawling back to the house and confessing to Dr Thayer who treated him. He survived the night though he planned to finish the act. Family troubles and drinking are cited as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiton
Martin Smith
John S. Stewart
Paris Green
Thayer
Pressed by memory of empire Fonville jailed in France
A Paris Seine et Marne assizes case reports Fonville loudly crying anti republican slogans near Guignes during the national fete. He proclaimed Vive l Empereur and Vive le Roi declaring the president Grévy worthy of contempt. The court convicted him, sentencing one month imprisonment.
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Paris
London
Fonville
Seine Et Marne
Guignes
Grévy
Republic
Garde Champétiie
Penne
M. Grévy
Socialist Meet Denounces Henry George at Cooper Union
A mass meeting in New York at Cooper Union denounced Henry George and the United Labor party. Speakers included Vrooman Oppenheim Weinstein and Moran, who defended George but was shouted down by the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cooper Union
United
Vrooman
Oppenhein
Weinstein
Moran
Henry George
Bank cashier vanishes with 5500 in gold at Sumter
C. E. Bartlett, cashier of the Sumter National Bank in Sumter, disappeared this morning with about 5500 in gold. He is a defaulter to the amount of 20000. The bank has been suspended temporarily but can absorb the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarimston
C. E. Bartlett
Sumter National Bank
Sumter
Fle
Blooded cattle attract large turnout at Worcester fair
Entries in the livestock department of the New England fair in Worcester next week reach over 1000 head, promising the largest blooded cattle exhibition ever by the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Florida growers clash ends in fatal shooting
G C Miller an affluent orange grower of Starke and J C Richard another wealthy resident quarreled over home matters. Miller shot and mortally wounded Richard and was lynched before being taken to jail in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Miller
Starke, Fla
J. C. Richard
Miller
Richard
Jacksonville
Labor Federation Formed by 51 Trade Delegates in Boston
Fifty-one delegates from cigar makers painters carpenters and bakers met in Pythian Hall Boston to form a state branch of the American Federation of Labor Temporary officers were chosen and the constitution adopted after discussion The carpenters held a 700 member meeting at Wells Memorial building approving one treaty with Scotland and one with the Amal gamated Carpenters but opposing affiliation with the building trades council The group planned a Labor Day parade for September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Hall
Tremont Street
American Federation of Labor
D. Wilkins
Typographical Union No. 13
Boston
William Wrightmeyer
Louis
Brotherhood
Associated Carpenters of Scotland
Building Trades Council of the
United States
General Executive Board
District of Amalgamated Carpenters
Hardware Store Robbed of 1000 Dollars Worth Goods
The J. S. Trowbridge & Co hardware store at 88 Washington street was robbed on Saturday at 2 p m. Goods valued around 1000 dollars were taken including guns revolvers magnetic compasses and cutlery with only the best pieces removed. The firm cannot state the exact loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Trowbridge & Co
Washington Street
Lynn Firemen muster at Lynn Cycle Club track
Arrangements are complete for a Lynn firemen muster with cash prizes totaling 1500. Events include hand engine trials, hook and ladder, hose and poor race for firemen only with prizes from 250 to 5. The program runs Aug 26 and 27 with parades, concerts, a hose race featuring J D Serviss team, and entries from Westboro, Braintree, and Rockland rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Exchange Hall
United States
J. D. Serviss
Amsterdam
N. Y
Rescue Hook and Ladder Company
Westboro
Mass
Butcher Boy
Braintree
King Philip
Rockland
City Notes Include Trials and Civic Meetings
Mate Carlton of the brig Golconda awaits trial by Commissioner Hallett after a seaman assault case. Consolidated Street Railway reports $125,000 higher gross receipts than preconsolidation. Dedham selectmen agree to half abatements for a stagnant pool nuisance. John Conant arrested for larceny of a ladies valise worth $2800 from Mrs. E A Burleigh. Funeral for Mr. Thomas Dixon held at Gate of Heaven Church with high mass. National Association of Marine Engineers protests Engineer Buckman’s eligibility for quarantine steamer work. board defends his performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate Carlton
Golconda
Hallett
Probo
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Board of Health
Boston & Dedham
Dedham
John Conant
E. A. Burleigh
Bratle Street
Cambridgre
Thomas Dixon
Gate of Heaven Church
South Boston
James Lee
John B. Martin
Richard Tobin
Jerome S. Macdonald
John I. Giblin
A. G. McVey
John J. O'Donnell
Calvary Cemetery
National Association of Marine Engineers
Buckman
Essex Institute Field Meeting at Montserrat Beverly
The Essex Institute holds a field meeting on Wednesday at Montserrat Beverly on Henry W Peabodys grounds. Morning departures from Salem station at 8 45 and 11 21 with lunch at 1. Botany ramble led by J H Sears. visit to Salem and Beverly water works. Afternoon talks by John Robinson J H Sears and Fred A Ober on native trees cultivation Montserrat flora and Beverly history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Institute
Montserrat
Beverly
Henry W. Peabody
Salem
Boston & Maine Railroad
J. H. Sears
John Robinson
Peabody Academy of Science
Fred A. Ober
Turtle Hill
Standiey’s Grove
Cape Ann
Druggists' Convention Opens at Vendome Today
The National Wholesale Druggists Association holds its annual four day meeting at the Vendome starting today with a business session and reception. Members and accompanying ladies plan drives to Brookline and a visit to Wellesley College followed by a banquet and harbor excursion with dinner at Pemberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Vendome
Brookline
Wellesley College
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Association
Improvements at the Adams House in Boston
George Hall of the Adams House acquires five rear estates backing Mason street totaling about 8730 square feet. He plans a hotel addition on the site, supplementing work started on Washington street. Completion may make the Adams House the city’s largest hotel. construction starts next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hall
Adams House
Mason Street
Hall
Washington Street
Boston
Peruvian Bark Iron Qatalan Wink Promoted in France
An old French preparation, praised for malaria prevention and fever cure, is claimed to tone the system and invigorate life. It is marketed by E. Fougera & Co., importers, located at 30 N William St, New York, and has been used in twenty five French cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
E. Fougera & CO
N. William ST
New York
Roederer Champagne Gains Enduring Popularity
The celebrated Louis Roederer Champagnes have grown in public favor for over five decades. Rich and dry in character, they are described as delicious and without a superior in the market.
Carte Blanche Grand Vin See Schreider Lehreider Rich
A compact note on a wine labeled Carte Blanche with references to Schreider Lehreider and a dry, anchor description of the vintage or production details.
Pacific House Opens at Nantasket Beach Mass
Pacific House Nantasket Beach Massachusetts now open to transient or permanent guests. Located on rocky ground at the water edge it commands a fine ocean view. WW B Hathaway proprietor.
Midnight Robbers Capture Three of Four on Sudbury Street
Nelson Lines was robbed at 12 30 a m on Sudbury street by four men. One choked him while another rummaged his pockets and took $100 a watch and chain. Police arrested Frank Lester George W Turner and William Yeomens. a fourth thief escaped with the money and watch. The victim is held as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Lines
Sudbury Street
Harris and Leary
Shehan
Frank
Dissolution Suit Placed Against Mitchell Vance & Co
The attorney general moves to dissolve Mitchell, Vance & Co, gas fixture makers of New York, amid insolvency with assets about 750000 and liabilities around 775000. A receiver will be appointed. creditors may be paid in full though details are unclear. The capital stock stands at 1200000 with a 375000 bonded debt. Jacob Sharp is rumored to have an interest through a son in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of Mitchell, Vance & Co
New York
Jacob Sharp
the Sun
Mitchell, Vance & Co
D. C. Wilcox
Wall Street
Wilcox
Watkin M. Griffith
New York State
Watts Manufacturing Company
Gilbert R. Elliot
Isaac W. Parmenter
Hillet
Boston
Dogs in warfare dogs as messengers and sentries for German army
The Lincolnshire Herald notes German experiments with dogs in warfare. Ten or a dozen dogs are with the Twelfth Battalion of Light Infantry in Schwerin, used mainly on picket duty. Dogs bark to signal strangers at night and, with training, could deliver messages to the main body, adding a canine messenger service to battlefield communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnshire Herald
Light Infantry
Schwerin
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State Department
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Mgr. Phelps
Lord Khesleigh
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England
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Great Britain
Ottawa
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Labor Matters
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Carpenters’ Meeting
J. S Trowbridge & Co
Druggists’ Convention
Quina-Laroche
Qatalan
John D. & M. Williams
State Street
Pacific House
Nantasket Beach, Mass
WW. B. Hathaway
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