Hill addresses repeal of Sherman act in Senate debate
Senator Hill argues for repeal of the Sherman silver purchase act as a remedy to the economic panic, defending bimetallism and tariff reform. He predicts temporary relief from repeal and urges proceeding with financial legislation while awaiting a permanent system, praising supporters and pledging loyalty to Democratic principles.
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United States
Hill
Chicago
Democratic Party
Stewart
Nevada
Finance Committee
Vance
Lee Mantle
Senate
India
Republic
Mother Mary of St. Aloysius lauded in Boston Magdalens work
Mary's death ends twenty six years as superior of the House of the Good Shepherd in Boston. Known as Mother Mary, she guided a reform and protection community serving penitent Magdalens and homeless women. Thousands were received, with about four thousand finding good work or reuniting with friends. Her funeral was to be held at 9 a.m. from the convent chapel.
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Mary of
House of the Good Shepherd
Mother Mary
D. A. Merrick
S. J
John J.’ McCluskey
Kentucky
Spauldings
Archbishop Spaulding
Baltimore
Peoria
John Lancaster Spaulding
Sisters
Loretto
Good Shepherd
United States
Louisville
Cincinnati
New York House
Mary
Boston
Healy
Portland
Mother Mary of
St. ii
One Way of Coaxing Joan Wallace Incident
John Wallace a Boston baker living at Quincy Adams is in Division 5 on assault with attempt to kill charges after a quarrel with his wife at Oswego street ended with a bullet wound to her left forearm. Mrs Wallace in City Hospital in stable condition. Wallace says he did not intend to shoot but to frighten her into returning home. The couple has three children. one is with a guardian. He will be arraigned in Municipal Court today.
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John Wallace
Quincy Adams
Division 5
Oswego Street
Wallace
G.oswego Street
Hassinge
Boston
Chardon Street
Hita
John Locke Descendants Hold New Hampshire Reunion
In Portsmouth on August 25, about 100 descendants from across the United States gathered for the annual reunion of John Locke’s lineage. Four generations attended and Joseph Locke of Manchester donated a framed copy of the New Hampshire Gazette featuring an elegiac Washington tribute. The group voted to meet again next year at the same time and place.
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Portsmouth
N. H
John Locke
Rye
United States
Joseph Locke
Manchester
New Hampshire ‘Gazette
George Washington
Thief Breaks Into Wenham Home Then Fires Upon Owner
At 8 o clock a burglar entered Henry Alley residence in Wenham during a theft. Alley confronted him alone and the intruder fled through a screen door. As he departed the thief fired a shot at Alley, nearly costing him his life.
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Wenham
Henry Alley
Mr. Alley, Jr
Democrats praise Russell Carroll for governor bid
The Democrat crowd voices strong support for Russell and Carroll with calls for repeal of the Sherman law and restoration of confidence. James E. Dunlavy notes Russell’s appeal and Carroll’s broad friendship. John I. Andrew approves Russell as governor hopeful, pledging support if he accepts the nomination.
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John H. Clune
State Central Committee
Russell and Carroll
Russell
Carroll
James E. Dunlavy
Gas Trama Aftermath and Competing Editions Stir Public Record
A condensed Bay State Gas report sparks debate on official versus supplementary editions. Mayor Matthews releases a lengthy unexpurgated supplement with lively color, while Lyford Joy edition trims climaxes. Officials note printing cuts reflect cost, not doctored content. 577 pages plus exhibits frame a battle over transparency.
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Bay State Gas Tru St
Matthews
Messrs. Lyford
Barker
Joy
Commonwealth
Addicks, Little, Fitz & Co
Lyford
Colonel J A P Allen Dead In New Bedford
Colonel John Avery Parker Allen died in New Bedford at 76 after a stroke. A former Alderman and MA Legislature member, he served in the Civil War as captain of the Sixth Unattached Company Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, later merging into the Third Regiment. He was commissioned major September 8, 1864 and lieutenant colonel November 16, 1864.
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New Bedford
John Avery Parker Allen
Allen
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Wospere
Washington, D. C
Merchant and Actress Tie Quick Knot in New York
In New York last Saturday Harry Stoll of Stoll Bryant & Stoll married Miss Haitie Mattison known on stage as Miss Hattie Southwick. The ceremony at The Little Church Around the Corner followed a dining celebration at the Sturtevant House with friends including Walter Jones as best man. The couple plan New York residence with frequent Boston visits, and Stoll will continue to represent his firm.
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Rice
Park Theatre
Mr. Rice
Haitie Mattison
Hattie Southwick
Harry Stoll
Stoll, Bryant & Stoll
Stoll
New York
Palmer's Theatre
Sturtevant House
Miss Mattison
Harry Stoff
Let’s
Church of the Transfiguration
Walter Jones
Mr. Stoll
Boston
Paris
Hattie Mattise
Ezra Ticknor 91 Dies. Oldest 1829 Legislature Rep
GREAT BARRINGTON Aug 25 Ezra Ticknor aged 91 died this afternoon. He was the oldest living representative of the 1829 Legislature and Alford's prominent citizen. In 1840 and 1848 he served in the Lower House and held many town and county offices. The page also includes a quoted exchange about education and marriage.
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Great Barrington
Ezra Ticknor
Alford
Boston Plate Printers Select Delegates for U S Conference
Preparing for Labor Day, Boston Plate Printers' Assembly No. 159% met last evening in Blatchford Hall and chose three delegates to attend the national plate printers conference in New York City on September 2, 3 and 4.
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Boston
Assembly
Blatchford Hall
Plate Printers
United States
New York City
Labor Day Commander Elected by Dexter Hall Group
JOHN F. TIMILTY commander of Paying Department Assembly 9816 was elected for Labor Day at a Dexter Hall meeting. E. J. Glynn named as assistant. The organization will field 700 volunteers. Seventeen men were initiated and eighteen proposed.
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Department Assembly
Dexter Hall
J. F. Timilty
E. J. Glynn
First Vice President Valentine Addresses Local Union Meeting
First Vice President Valentine of the Iron Molders International Union spoke at Local Union 106 in Pythian Hall last evening on the good of the organization. The local will parade about 150 members in the Central Labor Union division with Jere Madden as commander.
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Valentine
The
Iron Molders’ International Union
Pythian Hall
Organized Labor
Central Labor Union
Jere Madden
Furniture Workers Union Plans Parade Meeting
The Labor Day committee of Furniture Workers Union No 24 met at 699 Washington Street and completed parade arrangements. A special notice for all members to attend a meeting at Dexter Hall on Tuesday evening August 29 was decided.
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Labor Day Committee of Furniture Workers’ Union No. 24
Washington Street
Dexter Hall
Pay Cuts Roil North Packing workers as eight hour shift imposed
At North Packing and Provision Company a 6 woman majority of 69 percent of employees were notified to take a pay reduction next Monday. Foremen face accusations of favoritism as workers, including long term staff, warn of an imminent protest while some older men accept the cut to avoid idle time. Superintendent Charles Cushman defends the move citing wage readjustments and overall cost cutting amid resumed operations and western currency shipments.
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North Packing & Provision Company
Charles Cushman
Chicago
Isig
A Waltham Widow Inherits Vast Western Fortune
A Waltham widow, Mrs. Frank F. Gibbs, is named sole heiress to a fortune once owned by Mrs. Landrock of Omaha. The lands, valued between 15 000 and 20 000, were inherited from Landrock’s husband and have grown in value. The administrator has not set a final amount, and Mrs Gibbs awaits official settlement.
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Frank F. Gibbs
Main
Weston Streets
Waltham
Gibbs
Charles Landrock
Omaha
Landrock
Millie Page
Central House
W Landrock
Revere Methodist Church Dedicated in Gothic Edifice
The new Revere church at Nahant street and Shirley avenue, a Gothic 80 by 60 foot structure with stained glass and 600-seat capacity including vestry, was dedicated yesterday. Rev. J O Knowles led afternoon services with E C Whitney organ works, and Rev T L Watkins and Dr Thirkield preached. Evening program featured Rev T P Sharp, a male quartet, and Miss Jennie Trecartin solos. Building committee members were W H Chadwick B F Flinn D Trecartin C H Bird and trustees C F Thompson C H Durrell P Mc Gregory.
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New Methodist Church
Nahant Street
Shirley Avenue
Revere
J. O. Knowles
Lynn
E. C. Whitney
T. L. Watkins
Chelsea
Jennie Trecartin
Thirkield
T. P. Sharp
St. Andrew’s Church
Boston
Charce
E. G. Whitney
D. B. Dow
Malden
C. H. Bird
C. F. Thompson
C.H. Durrell
P. §. Mc. Gregory
Electric car runs over Northampton five mile track
In Northampton on August 25 the first electric car completed a five mile test on the new street road. It marked a milestone for local motoring as engineers showcased the vehicle's quiet operation and efficiency amid city surroundings.
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Northampton
New Street Road
Silver talk in the House on the tariff policy debate
The second day of the five minute debate on the silver bill featured many lawmakers from both parties divided over free coinage and bimetallism. Speakers included Pendleton Bowers Dockery Moon Cobb Burrows Marsh Compton Money Durborow Springer Sickles Payne Taylor Brawley Breckinridge McRae Dolliver Grout Campbell Enloe McEttrick Sipe Geissenheimer Richardson Hermann Branch McKeighan Doolittle Hulick Wilson Wanger as the House debated repeal of the purchasing clause and the Wilson bill before adjourning.
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House
Pendleton
Dem
Texas
Bowers
Rep
California
Dockery
Missouri
Moon
Michigan
Cobb
Alabama
Burrows
Marsh
Illinois
Compton
Maryland
Money
Mississippi
Durborow
Springer
Sickles
New York
Payne
N. Y
Taylor
Ind
Brawley
S. C
Breckinridge
Ark
Washington
Wanger
Pennsylvania
Incendiary Fire Destroys Barn in Dedham Town
A large barn on Ames street owned by the heirs of James Walley and occupied by Charles A. Walley was totally destroyed by fire. Ten cows four horses and three hogs perished and thirty tons of hay burned. Loss on barn and contents is about $2500 with partial insurance. Fire considered incendiary.
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Dedham
Mass
Ames Street
James Walley
Charles A. Walley
Burglary Report At Harbor Street Trunk
Bridget O Donnell of 80 Harbor street discovered a break in this morning as she entered her room. A blue dress two gold rings earrings valued at 50 dollars and an album worth four dollars were reported stolen. Entry was gained through a rear door.
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Lynn
Bridget O’donnell
Harbor Street
Are His Attentions to Her Marked Way Down
A brief, cryptic exchange notes that his attentions to her are marked as low, with her response indicating she marks them down. The item reads as a social note or snippet from a column, reflecting personal perception and wit rather than a reported event.
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Johnson
Raveier
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Johnson & CO
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TODAY
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Andrew
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Pork Packers
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