International Sunday School Convention in St Louis
The seventh international Sunday school convention for the United States, Canada, and Newfoundland will meet in St Louis on August 31 to September 2, with an opening field workers gathering on August 30. A second world convention follows September 4 to 6. Sessions occur at the St Louis exposition building with delegates totaling four per 160,000 population from each region, with up to 300 delegates from overseas.
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United States
Dominion of Canada
Newfoundland
St. Louis
Congress
Canada
Bismarck Urges German Unity and Constitutional Watchfulness
Prince Bismarck, still at Kissingen, addressed 700 Thuringian admirers and 800 Kissingen visitors. He warned against centralizing imperial power, defended the 1871 unity, and urged federal Diets to curb unconstitutional moves. He stressed the constitution's value, rejected personal mendacious politics, and affirmed no ties to any newspaper.
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Bismarck
Kissengen
Thuringia
Germany
Prince Bismarck
France
Prussia
Council of Ministers
Frankfort
Berlin
Aus
Patriarchs Militant Hold Day in Newburyport
The Patriarchs Militant Fourth Regiment held its fall field day in Newburyport. Cantons arrived by train for a city parade from the Boston and Maine station. A luncheon at Parker River followed a noon return to the armory. The group then rode to Plum Island for a 3 p.m. banquet before returning home by special train.
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Newburyport
Patriarchs Militant
Boston & Maine
Parker River
Eighth Regiment
Plum Island
Boston man loses $1800 to on Harrison avenue seduction
Patrick J. Sullivan, in Boston, drew $1800 from a bank then met a clever con artist on Harrison avenue. He spent the night with her, drank heavily, and now, accompanied by Captain Gas kin, searches for the woman and the money.
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Boston
Patrick J. Sullivan
Harrison Avenue
Captain Gaskin
Along the Water Front A New Fishing Schooner Arrives
The Indiana, a new fishing schooner built in Essex by James & Starr and captained by Smith, arrived at T wharf with a 000 haddock catch. The craft measures 17 feet overall, 24 feet 6 inches beam, 10 feet 8 inches depth, and 15 feet draft at low water. Passengers and crew faced storm delays at Port Hawksbury, while reports of nor easter continue. The fleet repair scene includes the schooner Ric and others to be prepared for races.
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Indiana
Smith
T Wharf
Haddock
Essex
James & Starr
Andrew Leighton
Carroll Storm
Atlantic Avenue
Port Hawksbury
Cape Breton
Commodore Dixon Yacht Club
Curran
Atlantic
Acteon
The
Republic
Ryan
Police Commissioners’ Office
Murphy
Marshall
Petrel
Devonshire Street
Ker MelIntosh
Mar
Shea
B. Clements
Leslie
Ric Benjamin Oliver
Pieter
Martin
Pert S
New
London
Iades
Gloucester King
Halifax
Joseph
New England Visitors Headed to Chicago Fair Hotels
A list of New England residents traveling to Chicago for the World's Fair is released. Names include Aaron Cummings, Arthur Cummings, G H Trip and wife, Grace Cordell, Isaac Tucker, Fred Bobbill, and many others from Andover Weymouth Marshfield Boston and Cambridge. They are noted as staying at the World's Fair Hotel and Boarding Bureau.
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New England
Chicago
Aaron Cummings
Arthur G. Cummings
Andover
Mass
G. H. Trip
Grace Cordell
Weymouth
Jacob Klebes
Isaac Tucker
Fred Bobbill
Marshfield
William Sulil
Mary Stewart
Van
Warren Street
Elizabeth Stewart
Waltham Street
L. Lunel
Peters
Boston
J. JL
William Dillingworth
Cambridge
J. A. Needham
Milton
Harrison
South Boston
Joverett
George Charles B. Bosworth
Jennie
Edward M Shine Buried After Saturday Shooting
Edward M Shine the victim of a shooting affray last Saturday was buried with no services held yesterday at Augustine's Church South Boston bearers included Ladderman Phetal Doherty Ladder Company No 5 Leary chemical engine No 10 Timothy Hoseman Scanlan engine No 15 Buckley engine No 3 John Heine No 3 Burke Joseph Bond engine No 5 Han Cunningham engine No 43 oseman
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Edward M. Shine
Augustine's Church
South Boston
Ladderman
Phetal Doherty
Sah
Leary
Timothy Hoseman Scanlan
Lif Buckley
John Heine
John Dooling
En Burke
Joseph Bond
Alfa
Han Cunningham
Oseman
Dahlgren Post Visit to Portsmouth Details
Dahlgren Post of South Boston arrived in Portsmouth today with 10 percent more members than expected. National Guard Band accompanied them and paraded through the city before a stop at Kearsarge House where a short parade was held. They departed at 2 o clock this afternoon for the Wirg.
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Dahlgren
Portgmouth
Portsmouth
N. H
Jaug
South Boston
National Guard
Stors
Wirg
Kearsarge House
Unclear police officer suspended after intoxicated incident
In a reported incident an officer identified by initials M was said to be intoxicated and suspended after a Tuesday night event. The account hints at disciplinary steps and a potential chance for reinstatement.
Everett Emerges as Orator in Congress Speech
Washington correspondent lauds Dr William Everett of Massachusetts for his maiden House speech. The piece praises his rhetorical skill, erudition, and dynamic, less academic delivery, comparing him to famed orators and outlining his stance on tariff and protection.
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Washington
Dr. Everett
Congress
William Everett
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Edward Everett
Cicero
Canton
Mass
Elijah Adams Morse
Everett
House
Horace
Dr. Syntax
William Jennings Bryan
The
Platte
Jonathan Partington
Fort Dodge Mirabeau
Joe Bailey
Texas
Boston Atheneum
Mr. Everett
Uig
Chicago
Joveret
Mroverett
Rover Cleveland
Quincy Conessman
Cleveland
Massachusetts Reform Club
Arrests Reported For Pedling Without License And Violating Stop Time
Last night Division 2 officers arrested Asan Besson aged 26 of 6 Pynchon Street Roxbury for pedling without a license and Samuel Alley aged 28 of 126 Prince Street for allowing his cart to stand more than twenty minutes at the Court and Washington Streets corner.
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Asan Besson
Pynchon Street
Roxbury
Samuel Alley
Prince Street
Court
Washington Streets
Street laborer injured in Back Street incident at Roxbury
Howard McCraw of 16 Calvert Street Roxbury was knocked down by a back driver yesterday afternoon and suffered a fractured wrist and knee injuries. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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Howard McCraw
Calvert Street
Roxbury
McCraw
City Hospital
Bull goring in Lippitt ends with serious injuries
Percival Clark of Lippitt Rhode Island was attacked by a bull last night and gored so severely that doctors fear he may not recover. The incident occurred in the late hours, and local authorities began assessing the aftermath and safety implications for the area.
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Providence
R. I
Aus
Percival Clark
Lippitt
Breadstuffs and produce Prices in unsettled market
Market summaries show light wheat receipts and weak prices with export movement. Flour trade slow. millers firm but cautious on prompt shipment. Produce and fish markets dull but with scattered activity and firm butter, steady cheese, varied beef and pork prices, and lumber trade generally quiet.
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Minnesota
Canada
Cape Breton
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
New York
Vermont
Michigan
Western
Strike Ends as 10 Percent Wage Cut Accepted
The Ten Per Cent Reduction was approved as trench diggers and pipe layers employed by contractor Nevins returned to work after a weeklong strike. Leaders and Secretary McCarthy coordinated a quick restart, with many workers noting they could not sustain families without unions and financial aid. New hires were discharged while old hands preferred, and workers hoped Nevins would avoid discrimination and honor the agreement.
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Nevins
Northampton Street
Columbus Avenue
Mr. Nevins
John Woods
Dawson
Dedham Street
Mr. Woods
Woods
J. J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Boston
Western Governors split over Kansas plan for commercial division
The World surveyed Western Governors on Kansas officials’ petition to form a commercial division between West and East. Governors Stone, Lewelling, and Pennoyer support a convention. McGraw, Nelson back the flag warning. Knute Nelson echoes the caution. Colcord, Crounse oppose. Boies calls the plan unwise and unlikely to attract many attendees.
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New York
the World
Kansas
United States
Stone
Missouri
Lewelling
Pennoyer
Oregon
McGraw
Washington
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Colcord
Nevada
Crounse
Nebraska
Horace Boies
Iowa
Why He Went Away
Portland reports Samuel Thurston a piano dealer wandered away in the White Mountains in a fit of insanity. The absence now appears tied to fear of trouble over alleged crooked business, with several cases in lawyers' hands. He sold pianos on instalments and borrowed money on leases, but payments were not indorsed on the leases.
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Portland
Samuel Thurston
White Mountain
Paytland
Veterans reunion at Weirs dedicates Fourteenth Regiment building
In Laconia New Hampshire on August 23 the veterans reunion marked a peak day as the Fourteenth Regiment building was dedicated. Capt F H Buffum of Boston gave the welcome address followed by Rev W W Downs prayer. A camp fire led by Col Thomas Cogswell featured speakers including Mass Post Department Commander George S Evans.
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Laconia
N. H
the Weirs
New Stampshire Veterans’ Association
Fourteenth Regiment
F. H. Buffum
Boston
W. W. Downs
Thomas Cogswell
Gilmanton
Post Department
George 8. Evans
Massachusetts
Foresters Dedicate New Hall in Fall River
The American Order of Foresters dedicated its new hall in Fall River with speeches by ex Mayor Greene, Mayor Coughlin, and other distinguished members. A brief street parade was held followed by a ball and banquet.
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Fall River
American Order of Foresters
Greene
Coughlin
Right Good Time at Charlestown Club Lawn Party
The Charlestown Club hosted a lavish lawn party on its grounds with colored lanterns, flags, and fountain groups. Music from two quartets and a soloist drew a large crowd while a dignified butler oversaw the event’s smooth flow.
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Charlestown Club
United States
Mina
Shipping News Mini Almanac Aug 24 22 P M
Shipping report lists arrivals and clearances including Steamer Leon from Banes Cuba and St. John and Kennebec Bath Me. with multiple vessels in ballast and cargo. Coastwise and foreign sailings noted with schooner Parisian and Christina Moore among others and port movements between New York Philadelphia Liverpool and Halifax.
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Leon
Swanae
Banes
Cuba
Seaverns & Co
St. John
N. B
Fairfax
Boston
Maine
Colby
St. March
Baltimore
Stanwood
Yarmouth
Herman Winter
Nickerson
New York
George Seth Lowe
Oneonta
Plymouth
Johnson
Lewiston
Ingraham
Bangor
Kennebec
Collins
Bath
Tremont
Craig
Portland
George A. Chafee
Godfrey
Gloucester
Olivette
McKay
Halifax
N. S
Triton
Esopus
Right Arm
Davis
Naushon
Volunteer
M. Winslow
Co. R. R. No
Port
Antonio Zambrana
Krohg
Norfolk
Gil & Scotz
Indian
Ohia
H. F. Dimock
Coleman
N. Y
Parisian
Flaherty
Liverpool
Sydney
C. B
North Sydney
Co. B
Barclay Clements Co
Pratt
Chevenne
Delong & Seaman
Sarah A. Townsend
Bridgewater
Christina Moore
Smith
L. P. Churchill
Wilcox
Glace Bay
Louisburg
Cow Bay
Philadel
Columbian
State of Maine
Stamer Indian
Philadelphia
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MAS PO
Stalouis
Bundersath
Reichstag
Beecham’s
St. Helens
England
Canal St
Officer Callahan
Florida
Messina
Palermo
Bartlett
BAS
Foresters
Govern Gables
Shipping News
Suipwing
White Star Line
U, & and
Royal Drail
Queenstown
Teutonic
Majestic
Hese
Uwn
A. Adams & CO
State St
Corner Broad St
Antwerp
Fr. A. Adams & CO
Cor
Broad St
Beaton
Cunard Line
Cunard
East Oston
Pavonia
Cephalonia
Scythia
Catalonia
Ireland
Scotland
Alekander
Leyland Line
Irostonian
Philadelphian
Soigeorgian
State Street
Sagamore
Warren & CQ
Milk Street
Furness Line
Boston and Londo
Durham City
Uanerss, Wethy & Co., Ltd
Water Street
American Line
Southampton
Chester
Empress Dock
Havre
International Navigation CO
Bowling Green
L. H. Palmer
Old State House
Southern Pacific Company
Morgan Line
New Orleans
Satuday
Yexas Seaports
Kbaikona
Acheopills
New Wand Old Mexico
Colorado
California
NW. FE
Washington St
Prose
Awley
Broadway
Hout
MHS
Louisa Sommers
Lynn
Dana Sarsaparilla Co
Dana
Park St
International
Trursday
Eastport
Calais
Niel St. John
NR. B
Campobello
St. Andr N. B
Maritime
Bet Zac Iy
Frida
Sr. John
Si P.m
A. J. Simmons
Paltimore Best
Tenn
Air Line
Atlantic Coast
Seaboard Air Line
R. R
Norfolix
A. M. Graham
Agt
Central Wive
Washington Street
C. Whitne
Clyde Steamship
Great Southern Freight
Pass@ Line
Charleston
South Carolina
Pier River
Algonquils
Lroquois
CH Seminole
Yemasser
Voi
J. A. Flanders
Eastern
Theo. G. Eger
Trafic
Boston & Philadel Steamship Line
Eost
Spanian
Waerethian
Long Wharf
Aburdey
At & de
Charlenton
Savarnan
West Trail
Horta Atlantic
Levins Wharf
Ad Nue
Port Hury
Pictou
Cha Town
Carroll
Worcester
Bawkesbury
Vreton
Prince Ed
M. B. Gardner
Allan L. H. Palmer
Britannia
Savannah
Lewis
New York & New Englandropolitan Steamship Company
South York
Ocean Steamship
Central Railroad
Florida & Western Railway
Georgia
Alabama
A. P. Lane
Washington St. Richardson & Bak
Omalifax
Soliv
Cana
Savannah Pier
North Side
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