Burnham Elopes With Austen Gray stirks Boston Society
Demure debutante Alice Burnham elopes with Austen Gray of New York after an engagement break. The couple wed at Grace Church Providence with only the groom’s three brothers as witnesses. Burnham's family and Gray’s background are detailed along with social standings.
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Alice Burnham
Boston
Austen Gray
New York
Mr. Gray
Newport
Burnham
Providence
Grace Church
Alice Monroe Burnham
William A. Burnham
Beacon Street
Alice Monroe
Paris
William A. Burnham, Jr
Harvard
Cattle Raisers Appeal To Roosevelt Over Cattle Losses
General N W Shease, a South Dakota cattle raiser, says Dakotas ranchers will appeal to President Roosevelt to end a strike and avert bankruptcy. He brought 520 head to Chicago stock yards after selling at a loss, claiming others face heavy losses feeding or shipping. He cites millions suffering due to packers and laborers amid the coal strike precedent.
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Chicago
N. W. Shease
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Shease
Dakotas
Boston Men Accused of Nantasket Crime
Nantasket Aug 25 Two men entered the sleeping room of Timothy Fitts at the Steeplechase beat him with a revolver and fired twice then seized his $50 vest and fled. Hull officers later rounded up two suspects John Smith 22 of Boston and Harry Boogusch 19 of Boston. They await arraignment in District Court at Hingham tomorrow.
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Nantasket
Timothy Fitts
Eugene Mitchell, Jr
H. Webster Mitchell
John Good
Hull
Weir River
John Smith
Boston
Harry Boogusch
Compton Street
Hingham
Straw Bail Laid to Ader in New York Arrest
Inspectors Armstrong and Pierce brought Edward J. Ader from New York City on a warrant charging him with being a member of the straw bail fraternity. Ader, 23, claims East Boston as home and had until recently run the Fidelity Adjustment Company, which claimed to collect old debts. The warrant cites his appearance before Bail Commissioner Reynolds on June 1 as surety for John L. Maloney’s appearance in a larceny case and alleges false claims about property and vere mortgages.
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Armstrong
Pierce
New York City
Edward J. Ader
Fidelity Adjustment Company
Pemberton Building
Ader
Chicago
Maverick Street
Boston
Adjustment Company
John P. Reynolds
John L. Maloney
Eastern Avenue
Revere
Prairie States Ablaze for Roosevelt and Fairbanks
Representative James T. McCleary of Minnesota met the President at Oyster Bay and predicted huge Republican majorities in the Middle West and Northwest. He said the prairie states are aflame for Roosevelt and Fairbanks, with Democrats making scattered efforts to unseat Republican congressmen.
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Oyster Bay
James T. McCleary
Minnesota
Middle West
Northwest
Prairie States
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Cutler Nominated for Governor as Wells Loses Utah Convention
In Salt Lake City on August 25, John C. Cutler of Salt Lake was nominated for governor by the Republican State convention, defeating incumbent Governor Wells for renomination. Charges of church influence were raised by Wells supporters in the bitter daylong contest.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
John C. Cutler
Salt Lake
Wells
Cutler
Taylor Adds Three New Pitchers to Boston Americans
Owner John I. Taylor returns from the West with three new pitchers Stricklett of Milwaukee Sessions of St. Paul and Olmstead of Columbus all deemed fit for fast company Taylor expects to win the pennant and improve the team for next season noting two more games against Chicago would suit him.
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John I. Taylor
Boston Americans
West
Taylor
Chicago
Baseball tie ends after 10 innings on Broadway Field
The Post and the Herald battled to a 14 to 14 draw when darkness halted play in the 10th inning. Stranger of the Post broke a leg in a collision at home plate and was carted home. Marley started pitching for the Post, then Barry finished to limit the Herald for the remainder.
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Post
The
Herald
Broadway
Stranger
Hoey
Marley
Barry
H. EK
Concord Nashua baseball doubleheader results
Concord and Nashua split a doubleheader with Concord winning the first game 3 Nashua 2 and Nashua taking the second game 8 Concord 2. Manchester routed Lowell 113 to 3 in the first game with Lowell winning 6 to 2 in the second. Fall River beat New Bedford 8 to 4 and Lawrence overwhelmed Haverhill 18 to 4.
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Concord
Nashua
Lowell
Manchester
Fall River
New Bedford
Lawrence
Haverhill
P.C. Haverhill Etter
Baseball roundup notes fast American games and near misses
The report lists multiple results and incidents across major league games. New York beat St. Louis while Detroit defeated the Athletics, Boston highlighted runs by Selbach, Parent, and Holmes, and Chicago led Pittsburg as Giants stay steady. Chebro’s pitching run is noted.
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New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Athletics
Tannehill
Gibson
Buck
Braves
Cardinals
Criger
Holmes
O'Loughlin
Selbach
Boston
Parent
Quakers
Pittsburg
Young
Waddell
Chicago
Giants
Ferris
Jamaica Plains
A. Gebhard
Mill Street
Altrock
Rabbit
M. K
Chesbro
Postmasters Fearful Over Women Letter Carriers Proposal
A.O. H. board discusses touring the state to record histories and plans meetings in every county for two years. Des Moines Iowa awaits Washington’s decision on allowing women as letter carriers, a move that could bring workload and social friction to post offices nationwide. A veteran carrier warns of widespread inquiries and potential disruptions if approved.
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Washington
Des Moines
Delaware County
N E Photographers Annual Meeting Opens in Mechanics Hall
The eighth annual convention and exhibition of the Photographers Association of New England opens at Mechanics Hall with about 1500 exhibits. A aluminum plaque will be awarded to exhibitors whose work earns national recognition. Local standout C F Conly displays eight large prints while L Moore of Albany presents noteworthy photos of children. Professor H R Poor of New York speaks on human figure treatment, followed by a trolley trip to Norumbega Park and Auburndale. The event closes today with award announcements expected late afternoon.
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Photographers’ Association of New England
Mechanics’ Hall
C. F. Conly
L. Moore
Albany
N. Y
H. R. Poor
New York
Norumbega Park
Auburndale
Estranged in Boston Reunited in Hartford
Hartford report recounts a Boston couple's reunion after a desertion. the wife accuses the husband in a theatre lobby while detailing a period of separation triggered by a lost parental support and a weekly allowance dispute. The husband claims he sent $10 weekly as “pin money.”
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Boston
Hartford
Conn
F. A. Browne
Life crushed by wagon at Rutherford Avenue
Henry E. Castleman, 62, of Charlestown, was fatally injured when he fell under a heavily laden Van Nostrand Brewing Co wagon on Rutherford Avenue. He died at Relief Hospital at 5:50 pm after over two hours of agony. The driver, W J Flynn of South Boston, is exonerated from blame.
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van Nostrand Brewing Company
Rutherford Avenue
Henry E. Castleman
Howard Street
Charlestown
Relief Hospital
W. J. Flynn
East Second Street
South
Boston
Patrolman Drake Resigns to Join State Police
Patrolman William S. Drake of Division 11, recently appointed by Governor Bates, resigns and is accepted by the Board of Police. He will assume state police duties immediately.
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William 8. Drake
Division 11
State Police
Bates
Board of Police
Drake
Parker Campaign Busied by Political and Theatrical League Visits
Esopus Aug 25 Judge Parker received a busy day with political visitors and a delegation from Theatrical Women's Parker League claiming 120 members control 160 votes in the theatre trade. Rep Francis Burton Harrison and Frank H Patterson met with Parker while Lorenzo Durban discussed Michigan strategy. William F Sheehan slated to arrive and Brooklyn couple St Clair McElway spent the night at Rosemount.
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Esopus
N. Y
Judge Parker
Theatrical
Women's
Parker League
League
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
State Committee
Rosemount
Frank H. Patterson
Parker College Club
Messrs. Harrison and Patterson
Lorenzo T. Durban
Michigan
Parker
Grenadiers Entertained by British Naval Association
The Grenadier Band was hosted by the British Naval and Military Association. A detachment from the local corps escorted the band from the American House, with Drum Major W. W. Reid leading. Commander Grant presided. speakers included Colonel Courtenay, Captain Jeffereys, and Adjutant Savery. The visit ended with the British Veterans escorting the guests to the American House for their Boston stay.
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Grenadier
British Naval and Military Association
General Roberts
W. W. Reid
Grant
Courtenay
Jeffereys
Guards
Adjutant Savery
Boston Independent Fusiliers
Boston
Catherine B. Barry of Cambridge Dies at 67
Mrs. Catherine Brighton Barry, mother of Alderman J Edward Barry of Cambridge, died suddenly in Springfield New Hampshire yesterday aged 67. Widow of Michael Barry of 347 Broadway Cambridge she leaves four children J E Abbie Catherine and Richard.
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Catherine Brighton Barry
J. Edward Barry
Cambridge
Springfield
N. H
Barry-At
Catherine Broughton
Michael Barry
Broadway
St. Mary’s Church
Norfolk Street
Keating
Boston
Julia A
Daniel G. Keating
Donahue
Paris Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Holy Cross Cemetery
Russian destroyers strike mines at Port Arthur sunk
Two Russian torpedo boat destroyers struck mines at the entrance to Port Arthur last evening. The larger, a four funnelled vessel, was sunk. The names of the ships and the number of lives lost are unknown. The Colonial Arms Gloucester will extend its season through September.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Colonial
Gloucester
Nursemaids barred from casino dances draw ire of workers
Atlantic Highlands New Jersey August 2 1910 nursesmaids barred from Friday night dances at the Casino floor provoke anger among over 100 young women who sought outfits and social attention. Mothers accuse nurses of overstepping social privileges while governors cite discipline and parental authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Governors
Casino
Atlantic Highland
Atlantic Highlands
N. J
A. G. Brown
Emmons Tours Hotel District In Boston Investigation
Judge Emmons led a tour of Boston hotel district areas including Washington Street Boylston Street Kneeland Street Harrison Avenue and Chinatown to observe alleged masher activity. He noted police efforts to curb annoyances while expressing doubt that reports were as severe as claimed.
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Kneeland Street
Harrison Avenue
Chinatown
Springfield Man Found Dead in Biddeford Field
Albert Perkins of 29 Thompson Street Springfield Mass was found dead in a field near Old Orchard road Biddeford Maine. A 38 caliber revolver with one cartridge discharged lay nearby. Police believe he came from Boston this afternoon. He was a 20 year superintendent at the Springfield Knitting Company who retired due to ill health. He is survived by a son and daughter.
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Biddeford
Albert Perkins
Thompson Street
Springfield
Mass
Old Orchard Road
Perkins
Boston
Springfield Knitting Company
Yeggs Visit Charlestown in Safe Blow Attempt
Yeggemen attempted to blow the safe of J. P. Stewart & Co. coal dealers on Medford street Charlestown. The burglars were frightened away by a citizen who raised an alarm. Entrance was gained by forcing a rear window during the night watchman’s absence.
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Yeggemen
J. P. Stewart & Co
Medford Street
Charlestown
Bridge Builders Expect to Get Scale Signed
Boston carpenters district council reported that all wharf and bridge contractors except one will sign the eight hour workday demand with the former nine hour wage. Structural Building Trades Alliance delegates were to urge the alliance committee to inform the Metropolitan Park Commission about non citizens working on the Malden and Point of Pines bridges.
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Boston Carpenters’ District Council
Bridge Builders’ Union
Structural Building Trades Alliance
Alliance Committee
Metropolitan Park Commission
Malden
Point of Pines
Cigar Making Women To Have Labor Day Float
One hundred women of the Boston Cigar Factory Strippers Union will ride an ornamental float in the Labor Day parade. A committee of Bessie Jacobs Annie McLaughlin Anna Bowen Rose Scully and Esther Melhado was appointed to arrange the float. The union also voted aid for Fall River textile workers Boston garment workers and Somerville tube workers.
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Boston Cigar Factory Strippers’ Union
Cigar Factory Strippers’ Union
Bessie Jacobs
Annie McLaughlin
Anna T. Bowen
Rose Scully
Esther Melhado
Fall River Textile Workers
Boston Garment Workers
Somerville Tube Workers
Charges of Robbery Against Visiting Guest
Henry Hines, said to be from New Jersey, is accused by Charles Arthur of 165 Washington Street Brookline of robbing him of a watch and jewelry. Police seek Hines who befriended Arthur and stayed three weeks, then vanished with the valuables. He is about 22, reputed to have served time for alimony refusal and carries a bad reputation.
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Henry Hines
New Jersey
Charles Arthur
Washington Street
Brookline
Hines
Mr. Arthur
Sanford's Ginger Tea Promises Calm Sleep Relief
Hot weather nerves and insomnia relief are linked to Sanford's Ginger. A cup of ginger tea is described as comforting, reducing stimulant cravings, aiding digestion, promoting sleep, and restoring strength after debility and overwork.
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Sanford
Well Water Dangers and Sanford's Ginger Remedy
The article warns that typhoid fever and malaria germs infest wells in New England. It claims disease risk rises with weak vitality and promotes Sanford's Ginger as a germ killer and healthful, refreshing drink when mixed with milk, water, lemonade, or mineral waters.
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New England
Sanford
Two thirds glass of milk and egg drink with ginger
A nourishing between meals remedy combines two thirds glass of milk with one beaten egg, two teaspoonfuls sugar, and one teaspoonful Sanford's Ginger. It promises comfort and strength for summer debility and poor appetite.
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Sanford
Summer Colic Comes in the Heat
When summer colic hits, act quickly with Sanford's Ginger and instant relief for cramps and pains. It promises speedy relief from all forms of summer ills and discomfort.
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Sanford
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Yale
Newport Society
Judge Gray
Gray
Sweden
Miss Burnham
North Shore
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Mrs. Gray
Boston Eye Institute
Yourtoru
Boylston St
Post-Herald
N. E
N. E. League
Lovey Paul
A.O. H. Board
Holyoke
Hamilton Hotel
Matthew Cummings
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Plymouth County
Hamilton House
N. E. Photographers’ Annual Meeting
Mechanics' Hall
Albany, N, Y
Cllita
W. S. Drake
Catherine B. Barry
Emmons Tours Hotel
Yeggs
Bordens
Bonpen
White Dental
Washington ST
H. Wheadies
Ian A
Chas.e. Davis
Davis & Shannon
E.m.parks
Roetin’ Ee
Bremner Extract CO
School St
Cushing Process
M’donald
Roxbury
M. Theresa
Rudolph McDonald
Campbell
Hulbert Street
St. Joseph's Church
Circuit Street
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Horace Philbrook
Bond Street
Sheebhe
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Daniel and
Mary Sheche
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