Democrats Prepare for Fall Campaign at Key State Meeting
A noon meeting of the state central committee at headquarters aims to fill vacancies created by retirements and civil service reform. Buckley to maybe replace Quincy as chair. Nat Robinson may advance. O’Neil denied as presiding officer. Springfield context notes Carroll for lieutenant governor garnering broad support. President Cleveland’s boat outing with Russell and Jefferson described before his return to Washington.
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Quincy and Coveney
Springfield
Russell
Commonwealth
State Central Committee
Josiah Quincy
Postmaster Coveney
Daniel F. Buckley
Buckley
Nat Robinson
Secreaary
James B. Carroll
Springfield Republican
Carroll
Spellman
Forecast for Saturday Weather in Northeast Seaboard
Washington report dated August 25 8 p m notes southwest winds and fair weather for New England and eastern New York for Saturday indicating continuation of clear conditions and mild temperatures across the region.
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Washington
New England
New York
Man Crashes From Cross Bar at Charlesbank Gym
John Harris, 21, of 247 Broadway Cambridgeport, fractured his kneecap in three places after falling from a cross bar during gym practice at Charlesbank gymnasium yesterday. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
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John Harris
Charlesbank Gymnasium
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harris
Broadway
Cambridgeport
Mellin's Food Advised For Digestible Baby Milk
A notice recommends adding Mellin's Food to baby milk claiming it boosts nutrition and aids digestion for the infant. The advice frames Mellin's as enhancing milk quality and ease of digestion for young receivers.
Hill Is Heard in Senate Speech on Silver Policy
Senator Hill of New York argued for repeal of the Sherman silver purchase law, outlining three causes of late financial distress and asserting that restoring prosperity will take years. He contrasted his stance with the President’s, calling for broader monetary reform and a shift away from monometallic policy.
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Treasury
Carlisle
Senator Voorhees
Hill
Dem
New York
Tragic Roof Wires Kill Thomas Wall in Washington Street
Thomas Wall was fatally electrocuted at 11 am while repairing a roof at No 490 Washington Street. He touched an incandescent wire, likely two wires six inches apart, creating a fatal short circuit. Firemen, inspectors, and coworkers describe a rapid, fatal shock with colleagues aiding the body and police ambulance turned away upon confirmation of death. Wall, about 87, left a widow and child, after a storm damaged insulation possibly causing the fault.
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Thomas Wall
Washington Street
Wall
Dunn
B. 8. Flanders
Boston Blee~tric Light Company
Flanders
Val
Bromley Park
Lost Both Of His Legs In Clinton Market Train Runover
John Collins a 40 year old man with no fixed abode was run over yesterday afternoon by a Union freight train at Clinton Market. Both legs were severed above the knees and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he remained alive late last night.
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John Collins
Clinton Market
Union
Massachusetts General Hospital
Curtain Fire Burns Lindell Street Home Wife Hurt
A hot flatiron burned a lace curtain at the two and a half story wooden dwelling of Alice West at No 1 Lindell street causing $15 damage. Engine 6 extinguished the blaze and Mrs West suffered severe burns to her hands.
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Alice West
Lindell Street
A High Old Suit Mt Washington Case Heard
The United States Circuit Court in Portsmouth convened with Judge William L. Putnam presiding over the Mt Washington case. Coe & Pingree sue the Mt Washington Railway Company and Summit House owners to set aside the 1889 railroad land location and seek transfer of the Summit House, arguing lease terms tie to land outside the built area. The prayer includes enjoining the railway company from providing entertainment on Mt Washington. Entire day devoted to counsel arguments.
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N. H
United States Circuit Court
William L. Putnam
Portland
Mt. Washington
Summit of
Coe & Pingree
Mt. Washington Railway Company
Summit House
Mt.ashington
Newspaper man Killikelly dies in Dedham
T. W. Killikelly, longtime Herald reporter and former Boston Star writer, died Thursday night at his Dedham home. He leaves a wife and two children and had covered Dedham and West Roxbury for the Herald. Funeral is set for 9:30 a.m. at his Dedham residence on School Street.
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T. W. Killikelly
Boston
Dedham
The
Herald
Old
Bis
School Street
Missing Holbrook Boys Leave Homes In Quiet Mystery
Holbrook Aug 25 Two boys George Albert Townsend and Everett Baker have vanished since Sunday. Townsend, 17, worked for Bigelow & Taylor in Boston and left after packing clothes and taking photos. he may have taken about 70 dollars. Baker, 18, worked for Hosmer Codding in Boston and reportedly drew 75 dollars before leaving. No trace found. Townsend is said to have visited his girlfriend in Rockland. Baker lived with an aunt on Plymouth Street. he is an orphan awaiting inheritance.
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Rockland
South Street
F. N. Bigelow
Young Townsend
Everett Baker
Susan Belcher
Plymouth Street
Young Baker
Hosmer, Codding & Co
Boston
Lodge Predicts Silver Purchase Act Repeal
The Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge spoke in Lynn stating he is confident the silver purchase act will be repealed. He foresees a House vote next Monday and a contentious Senate fight with closure possible if needed. Some senators expect a vote by mid September, others later.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
House
Senate
Lodge
Washington
Nahant
Tragic accident as boy is struck by train at Lynn station
An 8 year old boy named Ang Lynn Kenney attempted to lie in front of a Boston and Maine train at the Lynn station. He was hit by the wheels and lost his left leg below the knee. He was removed to Lynn Hospital for treatment. he works as a drug clerk for Frank Grader.
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Lynn
Ang
Boston & Maine Road
Aline
Avid L. Kenney
Lynn Hospital
Kenney
Frank Grader
Found Dead in Lodgings on Kneeland Street
George Levitt aged 68 was found dead in his room at 156 Kneeland street yesterday afternoon. Heart disease is believed to be the cause. Medical Examiner Draper notified.
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George Levitt
Kneeland Street
Draper
Home Rule Bill Clears Stage amid 38 Vote Margin
In the Commons the Home Rule bill report stage featured a tame session as Timothy Healy spoke long to block a wind-up by Mr Balfour. Cries of divide interrupted his closing minutes before the Speaker put the government amendments. the government won by thirty eight, scenes of cheering from Liberals and Irish.
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London
House of Commons
Timothy Healy
Balfour
William Johnston
Healy
John Morley
Ireland
Secret conference shapes Fall River mill aims
August 25 report from Fall River says Thomas E. Brayton of Union Mills attended a Boston meeting with New England mill owners. The talks will stay secret until the next manufacturers’ gathering. Treasurers deny claims Fall River is being used as a cat's paw and say a wage curtailment may come before November if business does not improve.
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Fall River
Thomas E. Brayton
Union Mills
Boston
New England
Caught by the Wind on Harbor Street
Mrs. Mary Conant of Harbor street vacationing at Lowell Island was blown from a piazza during a fierce storm. She struck rocks twenty feet from the cottage, broke her left leg, and received no medical aid until this morning. She was later brought home to Salem.
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Salem
Mary, Conant
Harbor Street
Lowell Island
Mystery in Wakefield Across the Swamp Unsolved Death
In Foster's lane a valise was found containing underwear and about one hundred letters to Carl G. Norgren and Charles Neilson mostly in Swedish. Some letters reference Boston and Company F Ninth Infantry Arizona. a note asks the finder to relay letters to Anna L. Nordgren at St Paul’s School. Police suspect self-inflicted death. search for the man’s remains continues.
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Anna L. Nordgren
St. Paul’s School
Concord
N. H
Wakefield
Assault and Robbery Arrest Reported in Tremont Street Store
On August 2 a man entered the store of John Z. Past at 986 Tremont Street and, by force, took a watch and chain valued at 20 dollars and promissory notes worth 7 dollars. Special Officer Keane of Division 10 arrested James McNulty last night on the assault and robbery charge.
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Lenox Street
Highlands
Division 10
Abraham Bell
Boylston Avenue
Jay Wesley
Joseph Levi
East
Springfield Street
William H. Millis
Northampton
John Z. Past
Tremont Street
Past
Keane
James McNulty
Appeal Withdrawal in Way Will Probate Case
Clarence Way withdrew his appeal from the probate of John M. Way's will. The estate valued around $300,000 largely favored Mrs Way, who was named as sole beneficiary. The will was admitted to probate yesterday amid dispute noted in the Supreme Court.
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John M. Way
Clarence Way
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