Walcott Wins as Colorful Joe Stops George Green in Eighteenth
In San Francisco on August 26 the Boston ace Joe Walcott defeated George Green in a dramatic eighteenth round to claim a near champion’s bout. The crowd of 7000 saw Green fade after early knockdowns as Walcott delivered decisive blows ending with a knockout.
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Cal
George Green
Joe Wolcott
Boston
Fitzsimmons-Sharkey
Green
Tommy Ryan
Billy” Smith
Carson
Smith
Ryan
New York
Walcott
Beeve
Woodward
Jack Welch
George
Joe
Spoils for the Victors at Maryland GOP Convention
At Ocean City Maryland August 26 United States Senator Wellington opened the Republican State convention urging party unity. He warned factions against disobeying party discipline and constitutional rules and pledged loyalty to political friends. The factions clashed over temporary officers and Wellington was defeated.
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Ocean City
United States
Wellington
Vacation at Northeast Harbor Scene Continues
The article describes Sound efforts to lie up near the northeast harbor landing, aiming to reach Manchester Cove as shelter. Locals observe the agitated wharf scene, which gives an encouraging yet deceitful impression of the village's supposed size and status.
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Northeast Harbor
Manchester Cove
Northeast Harbor Village
Northeastern Harbor Welcome as Boston Figures Arrive
A crowded pier by the harbor greets visitors from Boston including Bishop Lawrence and Major Elijah George. The scene shows carriages and trunks along the wharf as locals and travelers await a boat docking and the sight of Governor Wolcott inspires cheers from the crowd.
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Bishop Lawrence
Boston
Mrs. Lawrence
Elijah George
Court House
Governor Walcott Arrives to Warm Boston Welcome
The governor appears on the wharf among arriving Bostonians, acknowledged with waves and smiles. Mrs Wolcott sits in the background as drivers hurried trunks and boxes, while the chief executive surveys the scene with calm dignity and a tanned, coppery complexion.
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State House
Walcott
Commonwealth Avenue
Indian Revolt Expands as Afridis Rally in Khyber Pass
Reports from Peshawar and London describe the widening revolt against British forces in India. The Afridis overran Fort Lundi Kotal near the Khyber Pass, raising fears of broader tribal insurrection and prompting calls to disarm and mobilize frontier troops.
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Khyber Pass
Peshawar
England
Lundi-Kotal
Khyber Rifles
Afghanistan
India
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Lundi- Kotal
Jamrud
London
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Fort Ali-Masjid
Times
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Malakand
Kohat
The Governor Wolcott at Smallidge Point Resort
A travelogue portrait describes Governor Wolcott’s quiet life at Smallidge Point near North East Harbor. The scene covers the rocky promontory, neighbors such as Seth Low and Henry Parkman, a mischievous watchdog, the governor’s routine of early rising and gentle leisure, and the villagers' quiet nighttime cadence.
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Seth Low
Columbia University
Henry Parkman
Wolcott
Bar Harbor
Graven's Heir Baptized at Binley Church
The archbishop of York baptized the Earl of Craven's heir at Binley Church Warwickshire naming the child George William Bradley. Sponsors were Mrs Bradley Martin Charles Craven and Miss Poste.
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London
The
Daily Mall
Archbishop of
York
Earl of Craven
Binley Church
Warwickshire
George William Bradley
Bradley Martin
Charles Craven
Miss Poste
Governor and Mrs Wolcott Set for Boston Voyage
Mrs Lawrence hails a chance meeting aboard a steamboat as the Governor and Mrs Wolcott prepare to travel across the Sound to Boston. The Governor nods amid the loading and unloading bustle while exchanging greetings with Bishop and Mrs Lawrence.
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Bishop Lawrence
Bishop
Queen Victoria Commends Troops as Front Parades cheer
A message from Queen Victoria read at Simla marked by pride in brave officers and men. She expressed grief for losses and satisfaction with the troops conduct, noting the admirable behavior of all troops at the front parades. Her words were greeted with cheers.
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Simla
Queen Victoria
Victoria
Hair Mattresses Made to Order at Hanover Avenue
An advertisement lists made to order hair mattresses from a local manufacturer at 63 to 65 Hanover Avenue opposite American House. The fragment notes custom sizes and contact points for orders.
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Hanover
Balloon ascent brings near tragedy at Marshfield fair
At the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society fair a balloon ascent nearly caused a fatal accident when an anchor rope snagged a boy, lifting him briefly before he fell unharmed. The parachute rope then broke, bringing the aeronaut down miles away as horse trotting and stock exhibits drew crowds.
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Marshfield
Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Tve
William C. Lovering
Henry A. Thomas
Boston
William Ziverett
Quincy
Walter Hall
Lady Banker
Lady Wilson
Nettle
Samuel Hastings
Sam
Governor and veterans greet crowds at Buffalo camp meeting
General Clarkson introduces Governor Black and Mayor Jewett as Buffalo hosts bustle with veterans from camps and reunions. The President is refused admission to the Grand Army camp but joins a lighthearted episode before visiting Cayuga Island.
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Frank
Black
General Clarkson
Empire State
Jewett
Buffalo
United States
Illinois
Cayuga Island
Speech on sacred day and Grand Army roles in public life
The speaker urges respect for sacred day norms and opposes selling or manipulating the day for political gain. He defends military instruction in public schools for boys and endorses loyalty to comrades while opposing partisan use of the Grand Army emblem. He praises the Woman's Relief Corps and urges Sons of Veterans organization and joint gatherings with encampments.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
G A R Adjutant General Reports Membership Gains and Losses
The adjutant general Charles E Burmester reports on the condition of the G A R as of June 20 1896 with gains by muster in transfer reinstatement and delinquent reinstatement totaling 34929 and losses by death discharge transfer suspension dishonorable discharge and delinquent reports totaling 54183 leaving 382816 total membership on June 30 1897 remaining suspended 43360 reports by staff including Surgeon General Mullen Buckley Taylor Burbank Suydam and Clark with amendments to rules and regulations in the latter's report
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Charles E. Burmester
Johnson
Mullen
Buckley
Taylor
Burbank
Suydam
Clark
National Army Norces Meet President Wardley Committees Named
The National Association of Army Norces met with President Mrs. Emily E Wardley. Addresses were given by Mrs Wardley and Senior Vice President Mrs Ewing. Wardley announced finance and printing committees headed by Lida L Whiteman and Mary A Ashton both of Philadelphia with Cornelia Hancock and Susanna Kripps on printing. Twentieth Army Corps members held a reunion with speeches by General Daniel Butterfield and others. Officers elected include President Dr Lawrence Wilson of Washington DC and vice presidents H G Brigham of Chicago and John
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National Association of Army Norces
Emily E. Wardley
Wardley
Ewing
Lida L. Whiteman
Philadelphia
Mary A. Ashton
Cornelia Hancock
Susanna Kripps
Twentieth Army Corps
Daniel Butterfield
Lawrence Wilson
Washington, D. C
H. G. Brigham
Chicago
John
Aloes Promise Quick Relief from Pills
A dubious advertisement touts aloes as the best monthly regulator with rapid relief and claimed safety. It urges a four trial sequence to prove value, listing a box address in Iganj Masa and suggesting immediate workability.
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ALOES
Ladite
Washington
B.D
Braintree Abduction Case Nears Court Arraignment
New York reports Thomas Varey and wife, said to be gypsies, arrested on suspicion of abducting 15 year old Ernest Mahan who has connections to Deves Hill Massachusetts. Mahan says he wandered through several homes before ending with the Vareys who now face court. He offers praise for their care while authorities sort fact from tale.
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Bar Harbor
Governor Wolcott
Boston
Here
New York
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Ernest Mahan
Deves Hill
Braintree
Mass
Vareys
Young Mahan
Gerry Society
Tommorrow
Varey
Mahan
Palmer
Springfield
A. D. Kanyon
Cold Brook
Conn
Mrs Sherman Intercedes With Queen Regent
Mrs Sherman wife of the Secretary of State joins prominent American women in appealing for Miss Cisneros the Cuban girl awaiting trial Mrs Sherman has received a reply from the Spanish minister through the Queen Regent in Washington on August 26
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Washington
Miss Cisneros
Mrs. Sherman
Tragedy in Newport: 10-Year-Old Drowns in Clyde River
Ten year old Pliney Trudell, son of Peter Trudell, drowned while fishing with Lalime and another boy in the Clyde River. Trudell lost balance when he stood up and fell into the water. Rescuers misheard distress due to language barrier. body recovered about an hour later.
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Pliney
Peter Trudell
Clyde River
Lalime
Trudell
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