Boys' Prank Ends With Sailors Helped Home
Two Roxbury youths aged 14 William Isaacs and William De Grace sailed the six ton Josie M from South Boston Yacht Club to the Weir River near Nantasket Beach. After drifting and subsisting on canned food they hired a sailor to sail the boat back to Boston. Parents relieved but not yet punishing, the yacht was later found to be fine aside from a sand bank incident.
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William Isaacs
William de Grace
Roxbury
Josie M
Solomon Isaacs
Dudley Street
Rugby
Washington Street
de Grace
Cliff Street
South Boston Yacht Club
Mr. Isaacs
Weir River
Nantasket Beach
Boston
Spofford Deposits $22,000 to Settle Librarian Accounts
Washington Aug 22. A. R. Spofford, congressional librarian, yesterday deposited $22,000 with the Treasury to settle discrepancies in his accounts as librarian and register of copyrights. The payment is said to be a credit, but it is not accepted as a settlement of the issues in controversy.
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Washington
A. R. Spofford
Congressional
Treasury of
United States
Exhumation planned to identify harbor death victim
The body recovered July 3 from the harbor near a wharf, first identified as Thomas McAloon, a hotel and boarding house owner, was buried at Mt Hope. It was later exhumed to be viewed by Herbert F. Hunt’s friends, but proved not to be him. A former North End resident now in New York claims McAloon has been seen in the city, prompting a second exhumation to settle the matter.
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Thomas McAloon
Mt. Hope
Herbert F. Hunt
Plymouth
Mother Earth
North End
James Barry
New York City
McAloon
Post flag voting climbs with 1702 total cast
The Post flag voting tally rose to 1702 today, up from 1454 yesterday, as elections continue. Mr McDougall is asked to prepare twelve voting books and deliver them to Secretary Duffy of the owners' Union at Arlington Hall tonight to aid in increasing the overall total. Returns from various trades list vote totals and indicate broad participation across unions.
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McDougall
Duffy
Owners’ Union
Arlington Hall
Roofers’ Protective Union
Birthday Honor at Brockton Factory for William L. Douglas
In Montello Brockton on August 22 William L. Douglas marked his 50th birthday receiving a $200 gold watch and a pipe from 500 employees and friends. The French residents added a gold headed cane. Douglas thanked guests and praised the gifts.
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Brockton
William L. Douglas
Montello
Mr. Douglas
Douglas
New Comet Reported From Hobo Mountain California
Harvard Observatory received word yesterday of a morning discovery by observer Smith at Hobo Mountain California. The faint comet lies at right ascension 27m 40s and declination plus 6 degrees 30 seconds, moving slowly northeast.
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Harvard Observatory
Smith
Hobo Mountain
California
Body of Louis Duval found in Buffalo canal
The body of Louis Duval was recovered from the canal last evening. He has a sister listed at No. 2 Waverly avenue, Newton Massachusetts.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Louis Duval
Waverly Avenue
Newton
Mass
Lancaster Coaching Day Draws Vast crowds and parade
Langaster coaching day in Lancaster New Hampshire drew thousands as the first annual parade filled streets with carriages hayricks wagons and bicycles. Bunting covered about 300 buildings and a baseball game Wentworthers beat Twins 0 0. A pyrotechnic display and street luminations capped the gala event.
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Lancaster
N. H
Wentworthers
Twins
Centennial Park
Former Inspector Buckley Held on Negligence Charge
Ex-building inspector Dennis A Buckley was arrested in New York and jailed on 2500 bail for negligence linked to the West Broadway building collapse. Foreman Thomas Murray, E J Youdal, Thomas W Walker, Parker’s superintendent Charles Behrens and the architects were also arrested with 2500 bail each on second degree manslaughter charges.
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New York
Dennis A. Buckley
West Broadway
Thomas Murray
E. J. Youdal
Thomas W. Walker
Parker
Charles RB. Behrens
Fitzpatrick
Murray
Walker
Behrens
Youdal
Cloakmakers Strike Begins at Freedman Bros Firm
New York August 22 The first strike in the cloak trade begins as 1200 workers at Freedman Bros Prince Street and Broadway walk out. They demand a 2 percent raise on piece work and the adoption of standard union rules. Freedman Bros are the largest cloak trade employers, with roughly 15,000 workers in the field. No general strike is anticipated.
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New York
Freedman Bros
Prince Street
Broadway
Bound for Halifax by North Atlantic squadron
Bar Harbor Me Aug 22 The North Atlantic squadron sailed this afternoon toward Halifax to practice naval tactics. It will reach Boston Aug 29 and stay two days.
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Bar Harbor
Halifax
Boston
Dangerous Crossing At Fitchburg Rail Line Watertown
In Watertown on August 22 a collision at the Irving street grade crossing injured Thomas Slamin after a wagon was struck by a Fitchburg train. The crossing lacks gates and the tender Edward Monahan was briefly away, prompting calls to install gates and improve safety.
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Watertown
Irving Street
Fitchburg
Edward Monahan
Thomas Slamin
Slamin
Boundary dispute risk to Alaska ports warned by Father Burnham
Father Burnham protests English surveying in Alaska boundary work, warns Glacier Bay and southern Alaska may be ceded without stronger American interest. He notes Alaska’s past neglect, calls for a vocal representative to push the issue before Congress.
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San Francisco
Burnham
Alaska
British Columbia
England
Glacier Bay
Grand
General Congress
Work on the Lord's Day Case in Chelsea Court
Oliver O Foster and six laborers faced charges for moving hay on Sunday Aug 11 claims of Sabbath desecration. Judge Cotton noted Old Prob predicted rain and Foster’s right to protect property. Judge Bosson discharged Foster and the workers.
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Chelsea
Oliver
Foster
Joseph Cotton
Fatal outcome from self-inflicted gunshot in Lynn
John Casey died this evening from blood poisoning after shooting himself in the foot on August 10 at 72 Highland Avenue during a quarrel with his father James Casey. The incident occurred in Lynn and was reported as a fatal self-harm case.
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Lynn
John Casey
Highland Avenue
James Casey
Sanderson Academy Dinner Praises Puritan Heritage
Ashfield August dinner for Sanderson Academy drew hundreds, highlighting endowment growth from $1,500 to about $14,000 plus a $600 lift from fair and dinner. Ex-Governor Russell spoke on town government, Puritan roots, and national unity while Professor Norton presided and emphasized A P A as a nonsectarian aid to children’s education.
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Ashfield
Sanderson Academy
Alvan Sanderson
George William Curtis
Charles Eliot Norton
John W. Field
Academy
William E. Gladstone
Norton
Royal Farragut
Admiral
Henry W. Longfellow
William E. Russell
Professor Norton
Boston
Academy Promotion Association
Puritan Founders Enduring Spirit Spotlighted in Address
The article recalls the independence ethos of early settlers who resisted tyranny and paternal rule. Speakers include Rev J W Chadwick, G Stanley Hall, and Rev Mr Pease. Choate, Shaler, Tadlock were expected but could not attend citing scheduling.
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J. W. Chadwick
Brooklyn
Chesterfield
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Mr. Pease
Troy
Ashfield
Joseph H. Choate
New York
Shaler
Harvard
Tadlock
Connecticut
Somerville Seeks Plans for New City Hall
Somerville plans a Central Hall not to exceed 200000 dollars. Architects from Somerville may submit designs by Oct 16 after accepting by Sept 3. Five exceptions apply. Building must be fireproof, brick and stone or iron trim, at least three stories, well lit, heated and ventilated to first class standards.
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Somerville
City Hall
Central Hall
Public Property Committee
Committee On Public Property
State Board of Inspection
New Fireboat Engine 44 Goes On Duty With Veteran Crew
Engine 44 ready for duty manned by crew from Engine 31 led by Captain B F Healey and Lieutenant M C Leonard. After coal at Goves wharf she rests at India wharf awaiting first alarm. Crew to sleep on the wharf due to lack of accommodations aboard.
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Shee
B. F. Healey
M. C. Leonard
Shaw
Jenkins
Fred Morrison
O'Connell
Sparks
Acres
Goggin
Roach
Clark
Randall
Frasier
Robinson
Firemen Muster Sets World Tub Record In August Exhibition
HAND TUB MARK Waltham Aug. 22 Firemen muster tops in history with Quansigamog Hopkinton tub breaking world mark at 238 ft 33 8 in beating prior 230 ft 9 1 2 in. Event drew 25000 spectators as 600 prize pool awarded for top tubs and a parade opened merchants week with city gala decor and notable friction between active and veteran departments.
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Waltham
Hopkinton
Gardner
Framingham
Nonanton Tule
Newton
Watch City
Quansigamog
White Angel
Salem
Red Jackets
Cambridge
Okanmakamesit
Marblehead
Fountain No
Milford
N. H
Baw Beese
Nonantum
Pepperell
George Cushing
Hingham
Abner Coleman
Taunaon
F. C Hodgdon
Charles Rogers
W. Bb. Code
H. L. Chase
Westboro
A. B. Rogers
Watertown
Pipe
Marshal Locke
Active Fire Department
Milton
Active Department
Veteran Association
Brutal murder of Italian man found in Leonard's Pond
In Quincanto's power suspected, Giovanni Quincanto or Quarata, a young Italian, is found decomposed in Leonard's Pond. Weighted by a 150 pound water reducer, the body shows head and face injuries. Disappearance dated last Sunday, with police suspecting local fear of his claimed magnetic influence.
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Providence
R. I
Giovanni Quincanto
Leonard’s Pond
Ineanto
Charles Street
Quincanto
Quarata
Flanagan Brought In After Litchfield Assault and Robbery
City Marshal Eaton and officials to Thomas Page’s house in Litchfield today confronted John Flanagan with an assaulted man. Page identified Flanagan as the assailant and robber. Doctors say Page may recover but will be crippled and invalid for a long time.
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Nashua
N. H
Eaton
John Flanagan
Thomas Page
Litchfield
Page
Flanagan
Rival London Railways Race To Aberdeen Record
The London & Great Northern launched a fast train to Aberdeen to beat the prior London & Northwestern record. The Great Northern route covers 527 miles and reached Aberdeen at 4 40 this morning after leaving King's Cross at 8 pm. The North Eastern train also started at 8 pm and arrived 540 miles at 4 5 am.
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London
London & Northwestern Railway
Aberdeen
London & Great Northern Company
Northwestern
Great Northern
King’s Cross Station
Waterford MP Alfred Webb resigns over party committee action
Alfred Webb, anti-Parnellite MP for Waterford West, resigns his seat by accepting the Chiltern Hundreds. He steps down due to dissatisfaction with the anti-Parnellite party's decision to elect three Healyites to the sessional committee.
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London
Alfred Webb
Waterford
House of Commons
Linen mill spinners strike over pay and uneven workload
Fall River reports spinners at a local linen mill walking out. They say the material forces lower earnings and, due to a shortage of doffers, have had to perform much of the work themselves, signaling a dispute over pay and labor conditions.
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Fall River
Duval Sought in New York Death Case Linked to Newton Brother
Louis Duval reported drowned at Buffalo New York is thought to be Kossuth Duval of Newton. A sister lives on Waverly Street Newton. He was traveling in the Empire State when last seen.
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Louis Duval
Buffalo
N. Y
Kossuth Duval
Newton
Duval
Waverly Street
Empire State
Pawtucket Population Growth Reported by Census Office
Providence Aug 22 official bulletin from the bureau of industrial statistics shows Pawtucket population rising from 22,906 in 1890 to 23,? in 1895 as part of state census figures.
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Providence
Bureau of Industrial Statistics
State Census Office
Pawtucket
Struck by the Electric in Haverhill Woman Dies at 82
In Haverhill Massachusetts on Water street a woman struck by an electric car this afternoon has died. Ruth Watson widow of Joseph C. Watson, aged 82, did not survive.
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Haverhill
Mass
Water Street
Ruth
Joseph C. Watson
President enjoyes a short sail at Buzzard's Bay
Buzzard's Bay Mass August 22 The President stayed home most of the day and late this afternoon took a short sail aboard the Esther returning about 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzard’s Bay
Mass
Spanish Victory Claimed in Barajagua Battle
Despatch from Santa Clara describes a Barajagua street battle yesterday as rebels led by Chief Rego attacked the village. Troops resisted for two hours then patriots burned houses and withdrew, leaving forty killed or wounded. Colonel Oliver reports Benigno Rodriguez killed and Quintin Bravos gravely wounded near Remedios on August 17 and 18. Palanka column defeated patriots Rolos and Sanches with about sixty killed.
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Santa Clara
Barajagua
Rego
Oliver
Remedios
Benigno Rodriguez
Quintin Bravos
Rolos
Sanches
Charitable fund urged for East Boston widow
The Post calls for wide charity to aid the destitute widow of John W. Wills, left with six children after the fatal East Boston incident. It urges Protestant and Catholic generosity, noting already received totals and inviting further contributions totaling 1234.68 dollars from Globe Press Room Employees and others.
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East Boston
John W. Wills
Globe Press Room
St. Valentine’s T. A
B. Society
Flood's Grand Stand Tickets Cause a City Hall Breeze
A City Hall row over 1611 grand stand seats for x Knights Templars parade reveals a contentious ticket split. Mayor Curtis kept 75 seats, aldermen receive 15 each, councilmen 10 each, with numerous officials and guests receiving allocations totaling 1611. An alderman returns his 15 tickets citing insufficient distribution for family and friends.
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City Hall
Commonwealth Avenue
Berkeley
Clarendon
Curtis
Flood
City Messenger
Aldermen’s
Board of Aldermen
A. H. Peters
Boston
Knights Templars
Thomas W. Flood
al- German Flood
Aldermen
Cuban Colonel Miro’s Wife Joins Rebel Camp
Holguin dispatches say the wife of Rebel Colonel Miro crossed government lines to join him in Cuban camps. She travels with a young woman friend and a brother serving in the Cuban army. The pair intend to care for wounded countrymen amid the campaign planned by Miro.
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Gibara
Cuba
Jacksonville
Fla
Holguin
Miro
New York & New England Reorganization Moves Next Month
An authority says the New York & New England reorganization committee will take the property from the receiver early next month. At the autumn election it will issue new stock and reveal the property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
An_ authority
Judge Confirms Whiskey Trust Property Sale In Circuit Court
Chicago August 22 Judge Seaman in the United States Circuit Court confirmed the sale of Whiskey Trust property by Receiver McNulta to the reorganization committee with a proviso that opposing parties may file objections by Tuesday morning at 10 o clock and be heard on them.
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Chicago
Seaman
United States Circuit Court
McNulta
Reorganization Committee
Topeka Judge Plans Mortgage Sale Decree Next Week
In Topeka on August 22 Judge J C Caldwell said he would visit to issue a mortgage sale decree for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad in receivership. The action follows the court's orders under the law and will proceed once formal requirements are met.
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Topeka
Kan
J. C. Caldwell
Atchison, To
Mit
Collision on new Gloucester Essex Beverly railroad
Beverly August 22 The first accident on the Gloucester Essex Beverly line occurred this afternoon as cars 24 and 22 collided on Crooked Path Lane hill. Both motormen braked hard but several passengers panicked and one unnamed woman was bruised and knee cut. no serious injuries.
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Beverly
New Gloucester
Essex
Debs to Serve Three More Months and Union Directors to Be Dismissed
Debs will stay alone as the directors of the American Railway Union complete three months in Woodstock jail for contempt of court and are to be dismissed tomorrow. On arrival in Chicago they will be greeted by a loyal railroad committee and a Sunday reception. President Debs has three months remaining to serve until his sentence ends.
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Chicago
Woodstock
American Railway Union
Debs
Brockton Council Approves Electric Conduit Ordinance
Brockton Aug 22 The Common Council passed an ordinance to lay conduits for electric wires by a 13 to 42 vote. The measure authorizes underground wiring infrastructure in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Common Council
Missing Somerville Man Oscar Fernald Believed Seen in New Brunswick
After twelve weeks Oscar Fernald vanished from Somerville leaving a widow to be. A Somerville woman on vacation in New Brunswick claims to have seen him there. He now looks pale worn and changed and may be unrecognizable to his old acquaintances. The Fernald family awaits further word from the sighting and a possible down east journey by Lon Fernald is ready if a solid lead arrives.
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Oscar Fernald
Somerville
Fernald
New Brunswick
Oscar
Fernalds
Lon
Down East
Winthrop Taxpayers Owe Large Sums Under Tax List
A published list details Winthrop residents and entities with tax bills of 200 or more. Names include Edwin S. Belcher Belcher & Huckins D F Belcher Edward F Cutter Simon J Donovan and many others with amounts ranging from about 200 to over 3,000 dollars, plus non residents and companies such as Boston Revere Beach Lynn Railroad Co and Winthrop Shore Land Co.
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Winthrop
Edwin S. Belcher
Belcher & Huckins
D. F. Belcher
D. M. Bristol
Moses Chatel
Edward F. Cutter
Simon J. Donovan
David Floyd
H. Marilla Freeman
Merrill Frost
Jeremiah Green
Sidney H. Griffin
Luther T. Harrington
Edwin Howard
Augusta P. Ingalls
Samuel G. Irwin
Eliza M. Lewis
O. EB. Lewis
Henry M. McDowell
Samuel H. Durgin
Charles P. Flagg
Joseph Gahm
Charles Heap
Joseph H. Jessop
Benjamin Johnson
Harriet B. Leighton
Henry M. Lewis
Joseph W Litchfield
Converse Marston Company
Es Meredith Et Als
Wilbur H. Powers
B. E. Richards
Edward F. Rollins
John F. Slattery
Kate L. Strachan
Vinal and Jefferson
Winthrop Land Trust
Elizabeth EB. Young
Hills Family Reunion at Melville Garden Downer Landing
Members of the Hills family held their first reunion at Melville Garden Downer Landing yesterday for pleasure. Thomas Hills, president, spoke of his abroad trip and shared Hills lineage history dating to 1632. Notables include Mrs Harriet Newell Garfield and William Sanford Hills.
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Hills
Melville Garden
Downer Landing
Thomas Hills
William
Joseph
England
Malden
de Hilles
Harriett Newell Garfield
Thomas Garfield
Harriet Hills
William Sanford Hills
Newbury Street
Henry P. Hills
Iowa
Fred P. Hills
B. D. Hills
Ohio
Warren Hills
Maine
Rei Hills
Pelham
N. H
William Hills
Plaistow
Edwin H. Hills
School Street
Taunton
Interior secretaries draw 10.95 million for pensions
The Secretary of the Interior asked the Secretary of the Treasury for 10,950,000 dollars to fund pensions at several agencies. Allocations include Washington DC 2,060,000 San Francisco 750,000 Detroit 1,760,000 Columbus 3,800,000 Boston 1,800,000 and Augusta 800,000.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of the Treasury
D. C
San Francisco
Cal
Detroit
Mich
Columbus
Boston
Mass
Augusta
The Hon. Charles H. Campbell Dead in Nashua
The Hon. Charles H. Campbell died in Nashua after apoplexy struck him, never regaining consciousness. A native of Amherst born April 24, 1821, he was a prominent figure in both Amherst and Nashua communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Campbell
Nashua
N. H
Amherst
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