Rattlesnake satire pits parties in New York county
In Caldwell New York on August 2, Washington County supervisors debate rattlesnake publicity by locals to draw tourists. A Democrat, Mr. Mellon, denounces the move as a party ploy but later votes with Republicans to adopt the resolutions. A spoof plan seeks a Rathlesssnake oil trip to Washington with county funds, provoking laughter and a potential special meeting to rescind.
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Caldwell
N. Y
Lake George
New York City
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Mellon
Dresden
Mr. Mellon
Greenwich
Washington
Cleveland
Chelsea Boy Found After 36 Hour Absence
Leonard Lewis a 15 year old Chelsea boy who left home last Tuesday morning was found yesterday morning about 4 o clock in a drug store on Broadway Chelsea by Officer Tuttle. He has been demented for two years and prone to wandering due to kidney trouble affecting his head. A doctor calls his condition incurable.
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Leonard Lewis
Chelsea
Broadway
Officer Tuttle
Oscar Wilde's Debts and Insolvency Revealed
London August 23 a statement on Oscar Wilde's finances shows liabilities of 3591 with no assets. He cites the failure of his libel action against the Marquis of Queensberry as the cause, Queensberry now a petitioning creditor for costs. Wilde's yearly income averages about 2000 from literary and dramatic work, and he has been insolvent for two years due to overspending.
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London
Oscar Wilde
Marquis of Queensberry
Wilde
Fort Warren Deserters Arrested in Boston Gap Case
Two men arrested at Fort Warren charged with passing worthless checks are believed to be G. L. Drew Ks Day and Henry Balch deserters of Battery D Second United States Artillery. They took leave to spend a day in Boston and did not return, traveling the country posing as recruiting officers and contracting bills in the name of the United States.
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Baltimore
G. L. Drew
Henry Balch
Second
United States Artillery
Boston
United States
Sunday Lecture on Criminal Malpractice at Tremont Hall
A Sunday program titled Criminal Malpractice offers a panel discussion in Men's Hall at 514 Tremont St. Admission includes eats and seats may be reserved. The event runs from 7:30 to 8:00 with the full course to begin, featuring new and useful sewing demonstrations for the intelligent public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Barnes's Affidavit in Magowan Hoboken Romance
Ex mayor and capitalist Magowan jailed on $26,000 bail after James A. Barnes sues in New Jersey Supreme Court for $100,000 in alienation of his wife Helen Riddall Barnes. Barnes cites an 18,000 word affidavit detailing alleged infidelity from 1888 to 1894, including Pittsburg hotel liaison. Local figures doubt a trial, while bondman Senator Skirm calls it blackmail.
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Trenton
N. J
James A. Barnes
Supreme Court
Magowan
Ege
New York
James S. Aitken
New Jersey
Barnes
Helen Edith Riddall
Toronto
Eastern Rubber Company
Pittsburg
New
Bride and guests gather for mountain wedding in Pikeville
Lesle, 20, of Pikeville and Miss Emma Whittington, 16, wed in a church crowded with villagers. The bridle couples wore mountain attire. Two elder women in black calico gowns, the child-bride in flaming red calico.
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Lesle
Pikeville
Emma Whittington
Burglar Lover Shot by Lawyer While Helping Girl
In Babylon New York on August 23 a supposed burglar named Dean was shot by lawyer W G Nichols who was town supervisor. The girl, Mrs Nichols's maid, screamed after the shot as Dean carried the girl home, then both went to sleep. The bullet hit the maid in the stomach but she will recover.
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Babylon
L. I
W. G. Nichols
Dean
Nichols
Coachman Farrington Arrested for Gloves Theft in Boston
George H. Farrington, 45, a coachman for Milton A. Kent glove maker at 92 Arch Street, was arrested by Inspector Shields on charges of stealing 1080 pairs of gloves valued at 669.60 dollars. He confessed to selling gloves at pawnshops in the North End for 25 cents each, a yearlong scheme. The case, linked to Yard licenses, was continued to recover more property. Farrington, residing with Kent at 200 Blue Hill Avenue, also worked as a shipper at the Arch Street store.
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George HB. Farrington
Milton A. Kent
Arch Street
Shields
Farrington
Mr. Kent
Inspector Shields
Washington Street
Kent
Blue Hill Avenue
August Bremer Pincher Fined In Hoboken Case
August Bremer twenty five year old New York butcher at 166 Avenue B was fined fifteen dollars by Recorder McDonough for pinching the legs of Leah Casper of 405 First Street. He promised to stop and was allowed to return to New York. Neighbors say he has frequently targeted young women, posing a menace on warm evenings. Bremer has also been accused of roughing a bearded man and shoving a baby carriage into the gutter on separate occasions.
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Hoboken
August Bremer
Avenue B
New York
MacDonough
Leah Casper
Jacob Casper
First Street
Bremer
Miss Casper
Miss Leah
Casper
Police
McDonough
Hoodlums in Roxbury at Madison Park
Residents near Madison Park Roxbury report nightly gatherings by youth gangs. They drink, swear, and harass passers as a patrol presence ends after 1 a.m. Insults to respectable locals escalate fear. residents demand more officers in Captain Wyman's district.
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Madison Park
Roxbury
Divorce Drummers Tap Oklahoma Divorce Trade
Guthrie and Oklahoma City compete for East Coast divorce clients with traveling salesmen aboard the Santa Fe line. A quick stop at Arkansas City becomes a recruiting moment as a dapper solicitor offers guaranteed seclusion in Oklahoma City and discreet decrees, aided by train crews and aldermen backed hotels and clergy.
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Perry
Okla
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Santa Fe
Arkansas City
Here
Oklahoma
Believed Her Unfaithful Ends in Fatal Plea
In Pawtucket Rhode Island Patrick O Day an arraignment followed the shooting of his wife on Pleasant street early today He pleaded guilty and was held without bail awaiting grand jury action O Day 45 years old temperate but unsettled by rumors of his wife actions he struck her with a revolver then fired twice killing her in her temple at about 130 this morning
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Pawtucket
R. I
Patrick O'Day
Pleasant Street
Olney Firm Signals Vigorous State Department Leadership
Washington August 2 The report that Secretary Olney heads the State Department in fact as well as name grows stronger. Olney reportedly insisted on clear lines of control and a robust foreign policy. The Mora case nears completion and a French affair statement signals firm, decisive action. If Olney resolves the Waller matter as he did the Spanish one, his record will be notable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Olney
Mora
Waller
Olney
South Boston politics stir in mid-summer electorate
The South Boston political scene heats up as candidates for the House of Representatives emerge for wards 13 14 and 15. Possible contenders include Gallivan Browne McKenna Moynihan Toomey and incumbents Norton Barry with Slattery eyeing another bid in Ward 13. Ward 15 hints at a tight race as Creed Horan and Reidy mount campaigns.
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Boston
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Representative Gallivan
Browne
James McKenna
Daniel Moynihan
Geary
Gallivan
McKenna
John J. Toomey
Norton
Barry
Charles Slattery
Messrs
Creed and
Horan
State House
Reidy
O'Brien Faces GOP Challenge in Suffolk Sheriff Nomination
Sheriff O'Brien denies removing native Americans for racial balance and says he has always voted Republican since the Civil War era. He notes his pay as sheriff is near or above the actual salary, while deputies earn about 4000 a year. Ex- Deputy Marshal Fred Galloupe enters the race, signaling a likely clash within Suffolk County Republicans as factions sharpen for the renomination battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Gallagher
Hancock
Suffolk County
Republican City Committee
United States
Fred 8
Blaine Republican Club Blamed for Political Blunder
William O. Payne, a leading colored Republican in the new twenty third district, says the Blaine Republican Club has committed a great political blunder that will be felt by the entire Republican party in the state.
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Blaine Republican Club
William O. Payne
New Twenty-Third Assembly
Whitney's Chances for New York Presidency Rise
Editors across New York state show William C. Whitney as a strong presidential candidate if Cleveland leaves the field. The World Sentinel finds Whitney popular in Albany Utica Buffalo Syracuse and other towns with Democratic editors leaning he could win though Amsterdam offers a contrary note.
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New York
William C. Whitney
Cleveland
Whitney
Albany
Utica
Buffalo
Syracuse
Amsterdam
Foraker Gives View On Ohio Democratic State Convention
Ex-Governor Foraker comments on Ohio politics after Springfield convention. He predicts active fall campaigns, notes Campbell and Brice stake play to mobilize Republican vote, and says money plank mirrors Republicans though the broader issue is the Cleveland administration and its silver currency policies.
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Cincinnati
Foraker
Ohio
Springfield
Campbell
Brice
Cleveland
Thurman backs near-silver plank in convention
Columbus August 2 Hon Allen W Thurman leader of the silver men in the Springfield Democratic convention commented on the financial plank. He said the silver men did not get exactly what they wanted but nearly enough to call the result more than a dram and that he will support the ticket to the best of his ability.
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Columbus, O
Allen W. Thurman
Springfield
Quay Caucus Set for State Committee Chairman Bid
Senator Quay sent a letter to delegates elected to the State convention urging attendance at a Harrisburg caucus on Tuesday August 27. The meeting aims to rally delegates favorable to his election as chairman of the State committee.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Quay
White Confident After Clifford Withdraws in DA Fight
Taunton Aug. 23 Lloyd E White said in an interview today that Clifford s withdrawal from the district attorney ship race would aid his chances He had spent several days in the district and was much encouraged.
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Taunton
Lloyd E. White
Clifford
Hotel Responsibility Court Reverses Ruling
Court of Common Pleas orders a new trial over hotel liability for stolen samples from an English salesman at the Broadway Central Hotel. The chambermaid admitted Roberts into the room without the owner's authority, making the hotel responsible for the losses.
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New York
Court of Common Pleas
Fourth District Court
Tilly Haynes
Broadway Central Hotel
Joseph Miroy
Miroy
Roberts
Haynes
Jacoby
Giegerich
Bischoff
Cassan Girl's Story Leads to Jailing in Marine Park
A 17 year old girl named Hileen Cassan was arrested for vagrancy in Marine Park and sent to Charles Street jail. She claimed she came from New York, visiting her Cambridge sister on Massachusetts Avenue with no money. She had spent time on yachts at South Boston and received money from young men. Her father is listed as Thomas Cassan. inquiry suggests Cambridge origin. Friends may take responsibility today.
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Marine Park
Charles Street
New York
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Hileen Cassan
Cambridge
Thomas Cassan
Two Fatal Brooklyn Trolley Accidents Reported
New York dispatch notes two deadly trolley crashes in Brooklyn on the same morning. A Second Avenue line car struck a buggy, killing John J. Read a Democratic politician, instantly. Ethel Denver aged 2 died after a bystander let go to save herself. In total 117 Brooklyn trolley deaths are recorded to date.
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New York
Brooklyn
Second Avenue
Brooklyn Heights
John J. Read
Ninth Ward
Ethel Denver
Bergen Street
Maggie McKenna
Ethel
Nebraska Viewpoint on 1896 Race From Conclave Visitor
The Hon. Daniel H. Wheeler of Nebraska, former commander of the Nebraska Commandery KK, T, attends a conclave and shares views on the 1896 presidential race. He endorses McKinley, notes Democratic divides between administration and silver factions, and predicts many Democrats may join the Populists. He mentions Reed as a second choice and identifies Morton as aligning with administration hard money views while Bryan leads the silverites.
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Daniel H. Wheeler
Nebraska
Nebraska Commandery
KK. T
McKinley
Reed
Administration
Cleveland
J. Sterling Morton
Bryan
Triple Mountain Wedding in Coal Run Kentucky
In Coal Run Kentucky on August 23 three wedding ceremonies took place at the little Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Dr. May. Uncle Levi Thornbury aged 81 wed Mrs Linda Fiddler a widow of eight years. Both had previous marriages five times. Rev. Samuel Ray aged 61 wed Miss Martha Lowe who had not married before. The third couple was Rimble and his partner.
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Coal Run
Little Baptist Church
May
Levi Thornbury
Linda Fiddler
Samuel Ray
Martha Lowe
Rimble
Fireboat Engine 44 Ready for First Duty at Noon
If a waterfront fire breaks out today Engine 44 will perform its first real fire duty since being placed in commission at noon yesterday. The new vessel stood ready with crews aboard and awaiting any emergency along the water front.
Gold Reserve Maintained With Large Deposits
The syndicate intends to maintain the gold reserve with sizable deposits. Thursday $200,000 in gold was placed in the Sub-Treasury, and yesterday $500,000 was added, signaling sustained backing for the reserve.
1000 Mileage Book Free Offered by Boston World
A 1000 mile book over the N Y N H & H R R will be given to Barnstable or Plymouth county storekeepers who send the largest total of 10 week subscriptions at 10 cents each to the Boston World by November 1, 1895. Cash with orders. No commissions deducted. Address Boston World 12 Pearl St Boston.
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N. Y
N. H
Barnstable
Plymouth County
Boston World
Boston
Pearl St
D. Y
Hartford
Conn
B. Kersey
S. B. Kersey
Central Depot
National Home
Dayton
Montgomery County
Ohio
J. M. Bermingham
National Home PD
W. B. Franklin
Board of Managers
Colored man booted from Blaine Club in New York
In the old eleventh assembly district colored residents react to the Blaine Republican Club blackballing Edward S. Flow a colored Republican leader. They claim the action signals that colored men need not apply and threaten to retaliate by voting solidly against any member on election day.
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New York
Eleventh Assembly District
Blaine Republican Club
Edward S. Flow
Blaine Club
Low
Complication over burial of Montserrat death remains
Roderick Mc Kenna killed at Montserrat. remains moved to Lee and Cressy. Essex authorities refuse burial there as he was not a resident. Essex Selectmen note burial expense and unclaimed status. Medical Examiner says county may bury if unclaimed within 48 hours, possibly ordering interment in Essex if family desires.
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Beverly
Roderick McKenna
Montserrat
Lee & Cressy
Haskell
Essex
Enoch Kimball
Selectmen of
McKenna
Prince Edward Island
Charles W. Haddock
Essex Selectmen
Robert McKillican Buried at Alliston
The funeral of Robert McKillican temperance worker of Alliston was held at his Webster street home with Rev. Turner of Brighton Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Delegations from the Caledonia Club and Clan McKenzie Lodge 1 attended, as McKillican belonged to both. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Allston
Robert McKiLlican
Alliston
Webster Street
Turner
Brighton Avenue Baptist Church
Caledonia Club
Clan McKenzie
Lodge 1
McKillican
Evergreen Cemetery
An Interesting Custom of Dining Room Tables
The piece highlights the dining room table as a cherished household item and notes a well made table’s value. A pattern table costing 75 dollars is advertised at Paine warerooms on Canal street, promising the look of a 100 dollar pattern.
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Paine
Canal Street
No Free Drinks Policy Urged For Police At Hearing
Patrolmen Stone and McInness faced advisement on neglect of duty in a hearing at Division 4. The session mentioned a practice of liquor and cigars for officers at saloons on routes, and General Martin warned that officers accepting favors must be discharged. Stone's record includes bravery and past commendations despite a late report and sleeping in the station. McInness denied neglect of duty while a witness testified seeing him direct a man to the station after opening his box.
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General Martin
George K. Stone
Charles D. McInness
Division 4
Stone
Philemon D. Warren
Warren
Cove
Martin
Mcclnness
Donovan
David Murphy
Liquor License Plan Sparks Liquormen’s Protest
Liquor dealers, distillers and brewers oppose General Martins plan to sell all liquor licenses to the highest bidder to fund the police. A protective association plans a protest meeting. Martin says hearings for liquor men will not be held and argues the measure should stand to make drinkers support police through licenses.
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General Martin
Police Department
Martin
Police
Children Enjoy Beachmont Outing For Boston Industrial Home
A large crowd of happy children rode electric cars through the city and swam at Beachmont then enjoyed lunch provided by supporters of the Boston Industrial Home. Superintendent T D Roberts and his daughter Maggie led the outing with help from friends, aiding more than 21 indigent people this summer.
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Beachmont
Boston
Davis Street
Harrison Avenue
T. D. Roberts
Maggie
Roberts
Boston City Band Leader Receives Knights Templar Medal
Mr. Frank L. Collins, leader of the Boston City Band, was surprised Friday evening when Alderman Charles T. Witt presented him with a solid gold Knights Templars medal. Collins thanked the giver, then the band cheered three times and planned a week long tour with the St. Omer Commandery of South Boston starting Monday.
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Frank L. Collins
Boston
Charles T. Witt
Mr. Collins
Knights Templars
Collins
St. Omer Commandery
South Boston
Death of a Standard Oil Manager in Baltimore
Benjamin W Flack vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Standard Oil branch died in Baltimore aged 62 from nervous prostration. He learned telegraphy as a boy and served in the War Department telegraph service during the war, later acting as President Lincoln's private telegraph operator in the White House.
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Baltimore
Benjamin W Flack
Standard Oil Company
War Department
Flack
Lincoln
White House
Colored woman Catherine Judd near 100 in Bridgeport
Mrs Catherine Judd a Black resident of Bridgeport Conn will be 100 tomorrow if she lives that long She was born in Newtown Conn on August 2 1849 and has lived in Bridgeport for 76 years She has many grandchildren and is in good health with a small house on Whiting street
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Bridgeport
Conn
Catherine Judd
Whiting Street
George Edwards
Newtown
New York Saloon Keepers Vote to Close Sundays
New York excise committee of the Wine Liquor and Beer Dealers Association and other members resolved that from Sunday Sept 11 1895 all members must close on Sundays. Those who violate the rule shall forfeit all rights and privileges of membership. The association will meet next Tuesday to act on the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Excise Committee
Wine, Liquor and Beer Dealers’ Association of
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Liquor and Beer Dealers’ Association of
American Wringer Co Wringers and Sweepers Manufacturer
The American Wringer Co at 13 and 15 Broadway extension publishes as manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers with mail orders promptly attended to and telephone service available by calling 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Ement
Obituaries and funeral notices from Boston area dates
Mildred Josephine Durbin infant daughter of Frank and Mary J. Durbin dies at 5 months 6 days. Bridget Flaherty of South Boston dies. funeral from 9 Chestnut Place at 1:30 p m to SS Peter and Paul Church at 2 p m. Mary Ging infant of James and Mary Ging dies at 6 months. funeral at 15 Calvert Street Aug 24 at 2 p m. Lila May Grant wife of Charles A. Grant dies at 30 years 10 months. funeral from 19 Dudley Street Sunday at 2 p m. Relatives and friends invited. Newspaper copy from New York and Portland Me papers.
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Durbin
Mildred Josephine
Frank
Mary J. Durbin
Flaherty
South Boston
Bridget Flaherty
Chestnut Place
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Ging
Roxbury
Mary
Pri Pns
James
Mary Ging
Calvert Street
Grant
Boston Highlands
Lila May
Charles A. Grant
Eliza F
John E. Roberts
Dudley Street
New York
Portland
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Gen. Martin
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Standard Oil
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Trull
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