Malden man fined for assault in district court
In Malden the District Court fined Samuel D. Cameron of Ashland Street Melrose Highlands $50 for striking neighbor Edward A. Amazeen with a club over a cat dog dispute. Cameron said Amazeen drew a revolver but Judge Bruce ruled there was no right to strike and gave Cameron until tomorrow to pay or appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Bruce
Samuel D. Cameron
Ashland Street
Melrose Highlands
Edward A. Amazeen
Amazeen
Cameron
Centennial of Abolition Slaves Trade Highlighted by Niagara Meeting
The hundredth anniversary of ending the slave trade will be celebrated with a two day Niagara Association session at Paine Memorial Hall Berkeley and Appleton streets. Public meetings in Faneuil Hall follow views by leaders including W E B Du Bois and Reverdy Ransom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Association
Paine Memorial Hall
Berkeley
Appleton Streets
Whittier
Garrison
Faneuil i
Niagara Falls
William BE
B. du Bois
Harvard
W. S. Scarborough
Wilberforce University
Ohio
Reverdy C. Ransom
D. D
Boston
New York City
Frederick L. McGee
St. Paul
Minn
William E. Bulkley
New York Public Schools
William 8. Braithwaite
W. E. B. du Bois
C. Fuller
T. K. Gibson
E. B. Jourdain
G.G. Moggan
R. C. Ransom
Boy Struck By Bicycle In North Attleboro
Aug. 23 North Attleboro. Henry Wright ten son of John Wright East street and member of C N Read & Go Providence jewellers was struck crossing Washington street about 8 oclock tonight by Howard Walker Attleboro riding a bicycle. Wright was thrown ten feet and rendered unconscious. Dr Kilby took him to his home where it is thought he has a fractured skull. Jakker received several bruises and sprained left arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro
Herry Wright
John Wright
East Street
C. N. Read & ‘Go
Providence
R. I
Washington Street
Howard Walker
Wright
Walker
Kilby
Baby Drowns in Cistern in Quincy
In Quincy a 2 year old, Walter Boyle, fell into an old cistern behind his home on Hancock Street and drowned in 18 inches of water. His 4 year old cousin Irene Newall summoned aid. The cistern, about two and a half feet across, had drawn the Board of Health’s attention who ordered a cover, but it was not yet closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Walter Boyle
Thomas Boyle
Hannock Street
Irene Newall
Board of Health
Suffering Led Marion Story to Death, Coroner Rules
New York Aug 23 coroner Weissendanger of Yonkers ruled Marion Story died by his own hand due to weeks of intense suffering from nerves. He shot himself at Blind Brook farm during his summer race at Port Chester. Interment set in Mt Auburn family plot near Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Neutis
Weissendanger
Yonkers
Marion Story
Blind Brook
Port Chester
Mt. Auburn
Boston
Noyes Brothers Sale On Odd Lots In Boston Store
Noyes Brothers on Washington and Summer streets Boston announce an August sale of odd lots including shirts wraps ladies waists and men s outing suits across all departments at about half their usual price Mail orders are welcomed and preferred with careful attention to each customer and bargains highlighted by staff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes Brothers
Washington
Summmer Streets
Boston
Noyes Bros
Vantivl VE Cavcuviicu
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Boys
W. L. Douglas Shoes
W. L. Douglas Shoe
Washington Street
Hanover Street
Summer Street
Cor
Lincoln
Court Street
Cor. Howard
Opportunities in the West rail book opens openings on CMStP
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway issues a new book describing openings along its Pacific extension in Iowa Missouri South Dakota and North Dakota. It highlights sites for factories brick yards general stores hotels and other professions. Mailed free by W Hall Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Towa
Missouri
South Dakota
North Dakota
W. Hall
New England
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Needham Dog Kills Its Mistress After Mad Bite
Mrs. Edward Hill of Needham was bitten on the hand by her dog as it went mad while returning from Boston. The dog foamed at the mouth and snapped at her, and two residents restrained it until City Auditor Snow shot the animal dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hill
Needham
W. 8S
Courtenay
Hill
Boston
Cape Fire Relighted and Spreads Threatening Sagamore
The Cape fire relit and spread as 75 houses in Bournedale and 150 at Sagamore faced near-certainty destruction. By 4 p.m. workers rushed to main roads for back firing while 400 of 1000 men were moved to Railroad avenue junction as wind shifts kept flames menacing homes and a widening pall of smoke hung over the area.
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Keith
Bournedale
Sagamore
Railroad Avenue Junction
Middleboro Braces as Forest Fires Rage Across Town
Forest fires sweep through East Middleboro near the railroad and a large blaze at Thomastown threatens the outskirts. Fire wardens lead multiple crews fighting to contain the flames. No homes burned yet, but residents remain on alert as fires threaten additional woodlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleboro
Mass
East Middleboro
N. Y
Thomastown
Fire in Plymouth Probably Controlled Across Town
Fire Warden George R. Briggs reported that back fires along the southern border and near Bournedale prevented immediate danger. The Bournedale station and Bert Holway’s residence were saved as about 1000 acres burned near Darby, Plymouth, but the blaze is now under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
George R. Briggs
Bournedale
Bert Holway
Darby
Cosgrove Alleges Threats From Salem Businessman
Lynn resident Miss Lillian Cosgrove an operator at Brophy Brothers on Market street says William Birmingham a Salem business man threatened to take her life. Birmingham was held for a hearing in the sum of $100 furnished by Patrolman Linehan. Both sides offered no statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Lillian Cosgrove
Brophy Brothers
Market Street
French Barns Burned in Braintree Loss Reported
Two valuable barns owned by George F. French on Washington street in Braintree were destroyed by fire. Horses and carriages inside were removed unharmed. one horse named India Panis, noted for a Dorchester Driving Club record, belonged to the property. Estimated loss around $3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braintree
George F. French
Washington Street
India Panis
Dorchester
Labor unions report at meetings and parade plans
Labor notes recount reports from the international convention in Cincinnati and a Boston horseshoers union parade with 1000 participants. Union leaders announce upcoming meetings, wage talks and a Sept. 3 garment union agreement, plus bids to a fair list and A F of L conventions in October and December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brass Workers’ Union 55
Cincinnati
L. A
Joseph H. Boyle
Boston Horseshoers’ Union 5
Leverett Street
Union 13
Carpenters’ District Council
Neponset
Dorchester
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden enjoys Newport visit with galas
Newport hosts celebrate Prince Wilhelm of Sweden with a luncheon by Mrs Wetmore and Senator Wetmore, a dinner for the prince by Mr and Mrs Ogden Mills, and a Swedish supper. Naval honors greet the prince aboard the Fylgia after a visit to the Alabama. A 11 o'clock reception, church services, and a farewell lunch with Mrs Fish mark the weekend, before a Providence visit to Senator Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Prince Wilhelm of
Sweden
United States
George Peabody Wetmore
Ogden Mills
Fylgia
Prince Wilhelm
Alabama
Charles H. Davis
Davis
Edward
J. Berwind
Prince
Richard Gambrill
Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church
Stuyvesant Fish
Sly Mountain Marriage Surprises Linden Friends
In Malden on August 23, Card announces the marriage of Mrs. Carlotta Whitmore Dodge to William Dodge of Boston. The ceremony occurred Wednesday evening at Fabyan House area Bretton Woods New Hampshire. Mrs. Dodge is daughter of Osceola Whitmore Linden’s former council member and founder of the Whitmore band. both families are noted musicians. The couple will live in Malden and be at home after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
William Dodge
Carlotta Whitmore
Linden
Boston
Fabyans
N. H
Fabyan House
Dodge
Omaha Road Fined 20000 for Rebates Case
Judge Page Morris in Minneapolis fined the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company ten thousand dollars and its former general freight agent Hiram M Pearce two thousand dollars for rebates to Spencer Grain Company. The railroad and Pearce were convicted April 11 on a 50 count indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Company
Hiram M. Pearce
Page Morris
Italian Laborers Say They Were Prisoners in Mine Workers Case
The American Federation of Labor told Virginia attorney general that 16 Italian laborers brought from New York to work in the Birmingham slate mines were forcibly restrained when attempting to leave. They appealed for AFL aid. the attorney-general referred the case to the Italian consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
American Federation of Labor
Virginia
New York
Birmingham
Federation
Dr Hale’s Mistake Boosts His Argument
Dr Edward Everett Hale faced criticism after claiming higher negro presence and mortality in southeast Washington. He now says the section does not contain more negroes than others, yet maintains that mortality among negroes is higher than first stated. Local observers note ongoing controversy over urban health disparities and demographic claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Everett Hale
Busy Day in Boston as Swedish Prince Visits Massachusetts
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden finishes Newport entertainments then travels to Worcester to meet Governor Guild and greet Swedes. He attends a state dinner at the Algonquin, hosts a reception, and stays aboard the cruiser Fylgia before heading to Oyster Bay to see President Roosevelt and then New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Carl Wilhelm Ludwig
Sweden
Massachusetts
Admiral Davis
Alabama
Governor Guild
Boston
Worcester
Fylgia
Prince Wilhelm
Moran After Non-Citizens Seeks Boston Labor Probe
Boston Building Trades Council grievance panel reports District Attorney John B. Moran will investigate alleged non citizen employment in city departments. Delegate Keogh warns workers loyal to citizen labor will be held to account. Labor Day plans set with James A. Hay as chief marshal and Joseph C. Bahlorn as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Building Trades Council
John B. Moran
Ci.y
Keogh
Boston
Council
James A. Hay
E. Frank Moorhouse
Thomas F
Reigne
Joseph C. Bahlorn
Painters’ Brotherhood
Rainmaking by firing field artillery aims to end drought
Secretary J Lewis Ellsworth discussed New Haven’s plan to discharge 50 rounds from a field battery to provoke rain. Weather officials doubt its feasibility, noting cannonading can raise surface air but not sustain precipitation. Boston and New Haven suffer prolonged droughts with light, infrequent rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
J. Lewis Ellsworth
State Board of Agriculture
Post
Studley
New
Mr. Ellsworth
Boston
Weather Bureau
Germany
Rescue at Merrimac Street Runaway
Captain Edward J. Shallow of Ladder Company 1 saved a man clinging to a shaft as a runaway horse and wagon thundered down Merrimac Street. The driver lost the reins and the horse bolted. the captain restrained the horse at the fire station entrance, ending the dangerous chase. The horse and team were owned by Charles S. Gove of Canal Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimac Street
Edward J. Shallow
Ladder Company 1
Friend Street
Charles S. Gove
Canal Street
Model nurse Ida May Wilson dies by own action
In New York on August 23, Ida May Wilson known as the angel of the Seaside Hospital of St. John's Guild at New Dorp Staten Island killed herself by drinking poison. She had been esteemed as a model nurse and reportedly loved a young man who did not return her affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ida May Wilson
St. John’s Guild
New Dorp
Staten Island
Weather forecast hints at rain for Massachusetts today
Weather sharp Mr. Smith predicts showers across southern and eastern Massachusetts with the Cape included. A storm moving from the Great Lakes region into Pennsylvania and Maryland brings cloudy skies and possible rain today, followed by generally fair weather tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Mr. Smith
Cape
Great Lakes
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Robbed Woman's Office at Washington Street
A thief entered Mary Doherty's office, Room 42 at 433 Washington Street during her absence yesterday noon and stole a brown leather bag with a brown pocketbook and 23 cents, a green pocketbook with $12, a ladies' hunting case watch worth $80, a $85 gold chain, and a certificate for one share of Fairbanks Scale Company stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Doherty
Washington Street
Fairbanks Scale Company
Dorchen Sails Ahead of Again in Duxbury Race
In Duxbury Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association guests held two events with 18 entries across three classes. Dorchen led the 18-footers on the beat to Standish and prevailed after repairs, while Again briefly led before Dorchen claimed the lead. Emeline and Iris contested for second behind Arawak. In Class D Emeline and Almira led early as Iris moved up. Dorchen then passed rivals before Again overtook in places. In the handicap race Yankee, starting late and scratched, won by eight minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duxbury
Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association
High Pines
Iris
A. W. Finley
Aspinquid
Powder Point
Standish
Boston Clubs Set Fall Nine-Game Series in City
Rival Boston teams finalize a nine game fall series starting October 7. First game on the South End grounds, then Huntington Avenue ball park, with venues alternating until one club claims the title. Fans welcome the matchup as Boston gains its real cheer event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
South End
Huntington Avenue
Old Shawmut Bank Building to Be Torn Down
The four story brick Shawmut National Bank building at Water and Congress streets, home to the largest New England bank for 37 years, is being demolished to make way for a larger office block. The bank grew from a small savings institution after 1870 leasing the site, handling vast change traffic from the Boston Elevated Company daily, and serving scores of Boston businessmen, with estimates of total money passing through the bank during its tenure in the building implied to be vast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and
Congress Streets
Shawmut National Bank
New England
Shawmut Bank
Tremont
Boston
Shawmut
Elevated Company
Post
Water
Atlantic battleship fleet to sail for Pacific in December
Oyster Bay N Y Aug 23 The Atlantic battleship fleet will depart for the Pacific next December in a 16 ship unit. Secretary Loeb announced by presidential directive that the squadron will go via the Straits of Magellan to San Francisco and likely visit Puget Sound. Return route not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Pacific
Loeb
Roosevelt
Straits of Magellan
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Minerva Sinks Tug Abeille in North Sea Tragedy
Dunkirk reports the German steamer Minerva collided with and sunk the tug Abeille in the North Sea. Twelve sailors were drowned in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Minerva
Abeille
North Sea
Man Fined For Using Battery On Horse In Milwaukee
Milwaukee August 23 Jacob Rapp rural mail carrier was fined one dollar and costs after the Humane Society complained he used an electric battery to spur his horse to go fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Jacob Rapp
The
Humane Society
Rapp
Lockwood Loses to Whittemore in Golf Match
In Manchester on August 23 the Essex County Club tournament featured dramatic upset as A. G. Lockwood a former amateur champion fell to P. Whittemore by five up and four. H. McCall son of Congressman McCall defeated H. R. Johnstone in the same round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Essex County Club
A. G. Lockwood
Woodland
P. Whittemore
Brookline
H. McCall
Winchester
Congressman McCall
H. R. Johnstone
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Haberdashers
Cape Fire
LABOR
Oo Birger Rosen Twist
C. Dani Qu SF
Birger
Horner
Sly Marriage IN
Omaha Road
DR. Hale
W.u.douglas
W.L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
Syelets
Dorchen
Cape Cat
H. m
Almira
I. N Whitteman
Arawak
H Nickerson
Emeline
H. W Robbins
Iris Kr Crane
Hustler
R J. Carpenter
A. W Finley
Croatan
Potter
Kittawake
Eliison
Whitmore
Osprey
Maxwell
Janice
Heath
Ewes
Yankee
W. Stephens
J. King
Bub
C B. Atwatter
Dolphin Lothrop
Boston Elevated Company
Lockwood
Whittemore
Jaynes
Riker
Greater
Jaynes and Riker Stores
Jamaica
Jaynes Drug Stores
Wm. B. Riker & Son Co
Summer &St
South
Summer St
Washington St
Bedford
Warrenton
Hanover
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