Democratic State Convention Favors Gold and Silver Coinage
The Democratic State convention in Omaha selects Charles J. Phelps for associate justice, A. T. Blackburn and Robert Kettle as regents, and adopts a Bryan drafted platform urging immediate restoration of free and unlimited gold and silver coinage at 16 to 1. It endorses state regulation of corporations and railroad rates, denounces party cabals, and ends with a public meeting featuring W. D. Badham and W. J. Bryan.
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Omaha
Neb
F. M. Davis
The
Supreme Court
Charles J. Phelps
Regents
State University
A. T. Blackburn
Robert Kettle
W. J. Bryan
Jefferson
Jackson
Union
Cleveland
W. D. Badham
Bryan
Attack on American mission sparks anti foreign riot in Fuchan
A large mob of natives armed with various weapons attacked the American mission near Fuchan. The chapel and school were wrecked, four scholars were wounded, and the teacher escaped. Anti foreign sentiment is spreading with crowds parading the streets shouting Drive out the foreign devils, making foreigners unsafe.
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Hong Kong
Fuchan
Two Republicans Hot for Mr O Briens Place
Two Republicans press for sheriff nomination as John B OBrien leaves office. Frederick D Gallupe challenges OBrien from his own party while Oscar C Emerson at AA party banner argues against AP A ties. Gal luppe defends his non AP A stance and vows to win with Republican and cross party support. Councilman Sears backs Gallupe while denying AP A links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. O'Brien
O’brien
Frederick D. Gallupe
Oscar C. Emerson
Mr. O'Brien
Ward 10
Gallupe
American Protective Association
Emerson
John Quinn
Senate
Boston
Association
Hutchinson
Sheriff Clark
Owen A. Galvin
Mr. O’brien
Mr. Galvin
O'Brien
Jeremiah G. Fennessy
Ward 16
P. D. Dwyer
Ward 8
William E. Russell
United States Marshal's
Republican Machine
Jesse Gove
Sears
Frederick D Gallupe
United States Marshal’s
Charlestown
National Army
First
United States Artillery
Jonathan Oldham
Mr. Doherty
Braintree
Beverly
Bulfinch Place
Detroit Starts Relates To Hong Kong Attack Report
A Times dispatch from Hong Kong confirms the attack on the American Mission Chapel and School near Fuchan and notes Captain Newell of the U S cruiser Detroit has moved from Fuchan to Ku Cheng. Shangha dispatches report Kucheng inquiry deadlock and potential implicating officials. Le Hung Tsao informs Pekin ministers that Kucheng is now mowerless and the population remains peaceful.
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London
The
Times
Hong Kong
Fuchan
Newell
United States
Detroit
Ku Cheng
Globe
Shangha
Kucheng
le Hung Tsao
Pekin
American Wringer Co. Catalog Ad at Broadway Extension
The American Wringer Co. located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension markets wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Hood's Sarsaparilla Leads To Sheriff Hopeful Gallupe
A local political discussion centers on Frederick D Gallupe, candidate for Sheriff, with supporters asserting his strong Philadelphia lineage and long public service. A backer says Gallupe’s rivals fear his surge, while opponents attack carpet bagging claims and his shifting residences.
Parade routes and car diversions through Boston unveiled
The article lists streetcar diversions and track changes across Boston during a parade from Union Station to the South End with lines through Cambridge, Jamaica Plain, and East Boston affected. It notes service suspensions, alternate routes, and how various lines will operate or terminate during the event while warning against a fraudulent souvenir programme claiming official endorsement.
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Hanover Streets
East Boston
Parade
Union Station
Albany
Old Colony
Atlantic Avenue
Cypress Street
Longwood
Huntington
Massachusetts Avenues
Huntington Avenue
Lenox Street
Springfield Street
Tremont
Berkeley
Columbus Avenue
Charles
Cambridge
Green
Stamford
Causeway
Portland
Chardon
Chambers Streets
Washington Street
Post Office Square
Back Bay
Scollay Square
Springfield
Tremont Streets
Bowdoin Square
Charles Streets
Northampton Street
Harrison Avenue
Adams Square
Summer Street
Jamaica Plain
Old Heath Street
Roxbury
Wild Man Seen Near Winsted Causes Mass Hunt
Wild man sighted along the Old Cobble Mountain road near Injun Meadow in Sandisfield and Colebrook prompts a 500-strong posse. Three wild men suspected. last seen clothing removed and covered in hair. Farmers lend teams as residents fear robberies and livestock disappearances.
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Winsted, Conn
Dodd
Winsted
Sandisfield
Mass
Riley W. Smith
Mr. Smith
Canaan Mountain
Colebrook
Smith
Knights Templar Bring Big Tents To Marine Park Boston
St Omar Commandery from Baltimore to spend part of their stay near Dorchester Bay as two large tents rise at Marine Park, with three smaller ones to follow. Dining and reception tents will be set up, decorators at work, and the grounds described as a model camping site on Broadway. Local trades pledge to close August 27 for the Knights celebration, along with the New England Iron and Hardware Association’s vote to shut their offices that day.
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St. Omar Commandery
Baltimore
Boston
Old Ocean
Dorchester Bay
Marine Park
Knighthood
Broadway
Knights Templars
Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation
C. H. Breck
Ames Plow Company
B. C. Bowker, Jr
R. & J. Farquhar & Co
A. & D. Bramer
Thomas Manufacturing Company
Walter A. Wood
Woodland Park
Auburndale
Boston Day Off Proposal Sparks Reader Letter
A Constant Reader lauds the Post for pushing a Boston holiday on the 27th inst. He praises the paper as the initiative originator and supports merchants. He notes railroad clerks and freight workers in Boston have not been invited and suggests including officials to extend the day off to more employees.
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Boston
Templars
Washington
Satanic Edges Romance for Second Winthrop Cup
In a wind affected yacht race at Winthrop, Satanic led until a steamboat blocked her, Romance finished ahead, but after measurement Satanic was declared winner by 27 seconds. Prizes to be awarded at Ocean Spray Bijou on Saturday evening amid accompanying events.
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Winthrop Yacht Club
Gleaner
Romance
Rex
Daly
Boston
Sears
Harry Hutchinson
Winthrop Club
Winthrop
Ocean Spray Bijou
Ft. In
Satanic
W. Daly, Jr
Loring Sears
J. R. Garrett
Knights Templars' Next Week Movements Parade Details
A letter from a local Mason requests the Post publish the full programme of Knights Templars movements for next week. He asks for parade day streets and schedule as soon as known, to inform members and the public.
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Knights Templars
Defender Grounding At Hog Island Doorstep
The Defender ran aground at the southeast point of Hog Island while entering Bristol Harbor. With only her staysail set she grounded near the channel but refloated unaided about an hour later as the tide rose. No damage occurred. Bristol press reports a mast replacement planned with help from Archer of Fall River and Boston riggers.
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Bristol
Hog Island
Bristol Harbor
Archer
Fall River
Boston
Piepgras
Wellfleet and Cornell Sail In Prize Tie At Wellfleet
In a moderate westerly wind at Wellfleet, Cornell narrowly beat Wellfleet to claim second prize in class one while Wellfleet took first. In class two, Budgie won on time allowance after Gee Whiz fouled buoys and was disqualified, Budgie claiming second prize.
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Wellfleet
Cornell
Gee Whiz
Budgie
Wallfleet
Gee Wei
Clinton Strikers Firm on No Return to Work
At a Clinton meeting of striking weavers beamers quillers and warpers 300 present voted unanimously not to return until their requested wage advance is granted Only ten weavers returned to work and twenty six looms operate The union pledged continued support from unions nationwide amid strong confidence and unity
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Cr. W. Reicher
United Garment Workers
Jumor
P. J. Reilly
A. Shuman & Co
Felz
Tyler Street
Harrison Avenue
Clinton
Lancaster
Hibernian State Convention Meeting Tonight in East Boston
Representatives of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet at Hibernia Hall East Boston tonight to decide where the state convention will be held. Division 5 aims to secure a Boston proper site while Charlestown shows interest in hosting.
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Sears
Gallupe
O’brien
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hibernia Hall
Boston
Arlestown
Parading Disputes in K of L D A 30 Disrupt Timilty Appointment
In Boston’s 1895 K of L scene, disputes flare as D A 30 splits over leadership. Timilty challenges Kehoe with a new marshal and staff appointments J J Galvin named chief of staff and Michael J Bishop as standard bearer, with formation location to be announced.
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K. of L
James Kehoe
J. F. Timilty
Timilty
J. J. Galvin
John H. Bukley
M. B. Sellers
M. I. O’brien
M. C. O'Hare
Daniel Leonard
Aids
Michael J. Bishop
John de Lacy
A. G. Norander
Emmet Foot Team Seeks Meeting With Bos Lub at Office
The Emmet Foot players wish to meet the Bos Lub at the office at 7 30 to arrange a representation. The football post on Saturday notes the team won.
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Emmet Footld
Boslub
Strike ends as mill workers win raise after walkout
In Uxbridge on August 22, workers in Scott & Wheelock's sewing finishing room ended a strike after securing a raise from $1 to $1.10 per day. The girls had planned to leave town but returned when the offer was made. The stoppage is declared off with the higher wage in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxbridge
Scott & Wheelock’s Mill
Plasterers Union backs right of assemblage near Mechanics' Exchange
The Plasterers Union No 10 voted unanimously to support the Central Labor Union stance on the right to assemble around the Mechanics' Exchange until the issue is constitutionally settled. Plumbers also voted at their meeting to parade on Labor Day.
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Plasterers’ Union
No. 10
Central Labor Union
Mechanics’ Exchange
Sanford’s Ginger Fraud Warning From Potter Drug
A Broadside warns against cheap ginger substitutes sold as Sanford’s Ginger. It denounces mercenary dealers, claims true Sanford’s uses medicinal French brandy and imported ginger, and urges customers to ask for Sanford’s Ginger and look for the owl trademark. Potter Drug and Chemical Corp., Boston, sole manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Potter Dravug and Carm. Corp
Pronictors
Boston
Draw in New England lightweight title bout at Gladstone Club
Philadelphia’s Leslie Pearce and Providence’s Jack Falvey fought twenty rounds to a draw in Lowell. About 800 witnessed the exhibition billed as New England lightweight championship. Falvey’s left hand hampered his attack. Pearce pressed later rounds and both men traded sharp blows, ending in a tiring rally. Falvey immediately challenged Pearce for $100 a side and the title, accepted by Pearce’s manager George Tuohey. Preliminary: Charles Armstrong vs George McNabb ended with McNabb winning as Armstrong faded.
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Lowell
Gladstone Club
Leslie Pearce
Philadelphia
Jack Falvey
Providence
Pearce
New England
Falvey
Barney Fagan
Mike Sullivan
Joe Murphy
Billy Crowley
Beehind Pearce
Don Devlin
Austin Kareny
Tom McNabb
Jack Smith
Tom McLaughlin
Tom Skelly
George Tuohey
Charles Armstrong
George McNabb
Methuen
Armstrong
McNabb
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Mr O'Brien
Gallupe and
MR. Gallupe
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A. P A
Republican City Committee
Sheriff's Office
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Suffolk County
General Banks
Cunningham
Henry A. Mott
Cunningham Mfg. Co
Kingston, N
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R. R
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Plymouth County
Boston World
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Zac
Harvard Square
City Point
Dover
Washington Streets
Bay View
Rowe’s Wharf
Boston & Albany
Kneeland Street
Federal Street Bridge
Bunker Hill
Winter Hill
Davis Square
Magoun Square
Medford
Malden
Woodlawn
Everett
Pearl Street
North Avenue
Tremont House
Massachusetts Avenue
Beacon Street
Baldwin Street
East Cambridge
Spring Hill
Reservoir
Allston
Oak Square
Brookline Village
Massachusetts
Huntington Avenues
R. E
Samuel C. Lawrence
Mallow Spa
Roger F. Scannell
N. E
JAS. E. Pepper
Pepper
Cambridge Streets
Hseware
Jas. E. Pepper & Co
Kosten
John H. Mere
Winter Street
Joseph Breck & Sons
North Market Street
Eye Cigar Cup
Clinton Strikers Firm
D. A
Frederic J. Crosby
Warren Et
Elizabeth H. Crosby
Geo. O. Fogg
Masonic
Orie
W. Eerler &O
Hanover St
Owneaite American Forge
Cape Central
Ted
Itch, Mass. J
C. Baker
Yosi
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