The Peruna Medicine ad praise from Miss Rennie Port Byron
A letter from Miss Mary Rennie of Port Byron endorses Peruna Medicine Co noting three bottles restored health after a run down state. The ad urges hot weather protection and claims Peruna cures poor digestion sleep issues and impure blood with doses before meals and at night. It cites Mr J Brake of Petrolea Ontario as another success story and offers a free book on hot weather diseases from Columbus Ohio.
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Mary Rennie
Port Byron
The
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Bright
J. Brake
Petrolea
Ontario
Canada
Peruna
Peruna Medicine Company
Buller Reports Low Casualties After Heavy Firing
Lord Roberts wires from Belfast Bel today that casualties yesterday were wonderfully few given the hours of engagement. Buller reports two killed and twenty four wounded. North of Belfast force casualties were three killed and thirty four wounded. General Olivier is reported a prisoner.
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London
Belfast
Lord Roberts
Buller
Nelson Defeated After Fifteen Wins In Shocking Pace Race
Johnnie Nelson suffered his first defeat after fifteen straight wins in a 20 mile motor paced race at Shoe City Oval, Burns Pierce winning as Nelson faltered in the eighth mile and quit on the fifteenth lap. Over 3000 attended the opening under new management. Fred Beauregard won the five mile unpaced pursuit, B I Hammond set a new track mark in the mile open, George Chase took the half mile handicap, and John R. DuBois fell short of the two mile unpaced record.
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Brockton
Johnnie Nelson
Shoe City Oval
Burns Pierce
Nelson
Pierce
Fred Beauregard
Stoughton
B. I. Hammond
Mattapoisett
George Chase
John R. DuBois
Roberts Begins Attack Amid Boer Stand at Belfast Front
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts detailing engagements near Belfast and Lekenvig. Buller and Pole-Carew command two cavalry brigades each against a well-armed Boer force, with heavy artillery and persistent firing into night. casualties expected under forty.
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London
Lord Roberts
Belfast
Littleton
Buller
Dalmanatha
French
Lekenvig
Belfast-Lydenburg
Pole-Carew
British and Boer Artillery Duel Near Gelums Farm
General Pole-Carew engaged the Boers at their main position near Dalmana tha and shelled a plantation east of Belfast. General French on Buller’s flank exchanged shots with no damage. An artillery duel on the British front shows the Boers using strong positions and intent to contest ground toward Machadodorp.
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Gelum
Pole-Carew
Dalmanatha
Belfast
French
Buller
Here
Machadodorp
Elks C C Plans Dual Century Bicycle Ride
The Elks Cycling Club schedules a two day event September 1 and 2. The double century starts at 9 PM from 2158 Columbus Ave with the first leg to Providence and the second to Newburyport. The single century runs September 2 on a go as you please format with optional power and Providence courses. Prizes from Chelsea Cycle Club race will be awarded Friday morning. Novice entrants may ride open events with a registration card from the N C A and can register at the race with the referee.
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Elks C. C
Columbus Avenue
Providence
Newburyport
Chelsea Cycle Club
Agus
Roslindale Meeting Seeks Five-Cent City Electric Fare
A Roslindale gathering at No 7 Richards Ave formed an organization and raised funds for a mass meeting to push a five cent electric fare to the city. Dr Lewis Breed, ex councilman Andrew Brauer, J M Pettis and James Worth attended. Worth elected chair, Newcomb secretary treasurer. Breed named to chair committee. A bill at the next Legislature urged amid petitions to Aldermen and the Railroad Commission.
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Richards Avenue
Roslindale
Legion of Honor
Andrew Brauer
Putney Avenue
J. M. Pettis
Par Terrace
West Roxbury
James Worth
Sherwood Street
Worth
George K. Newcomb
Lewis
Breed
of Aldermen
Railroad Commission
Landmark site eyed for grand hotel at Parameet Point
A whitehead ground field known as Parameet Point is planned for a large hotel by D. O. Wade, builder of the Ocean View House which burned at the fenervation start of summer.
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Nant Ane
Peaken T A Ehhitehead
Parameet Point
D. O. Wade
Ocean View House
Record Heat Wave and Grand Army Encampment Parade
The region endured a severe heat wave with 98 degrees in New York and 90 in Portland as showers offered relief. Boston and Chicago reported heavy crowds for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with 45,000 veterans and 300,000 excursionists, including naval units carrying the Winnebago flag led by Seaman Ed Woodruff.
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Boston
New York City
Portland
New England
Weather Bureau
Cambridge Missionary Narrowly Escapes Electric Car Collision
City missionary James Hicks of Cambridge was knocked down by an inward-bound electric car on Massachusetts Avenue near Central Square. He suffered an injured upper arm and clothing damage but walked away. Eugene O’Connor of Cambridgeport was struck by an outward-bound car near Main Street, breaking a rib after stepping off an inward-bound car.
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James Hicks
Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
Eugene O’connor
Banks_ street
Cambridgeport
Engine 7
Main Street
Lifeguard Crowley Rescues Daring Park Bathers
J B Crowley swimming instructor and park lifeguard saved a woman who drifted too far from shore at North End Park on Sunday. Spectators hailed the act as among the park's most daring rescues this season. Miss Finkelstein, daughter of Cardar Finkelstein, calls for a special medal. Boatman Patrick Crook and two bathers also aided an unknown man in the water.
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J. B. Crowley
North End Park
Mr. Crowley
Miss Finkelstein
Barcard Finkelstein
No. 4
Baldwin Place
North End
Crowley
Patrick Crook
Park Department
Lumber worker injured by falling pile at Charlestown site
Alexander Morse 32 of 10 Trumble Street Charlestown and freight department employee of the Fitchburg railroad was hit by a lumber pile yesterday at about 2 45 pm. He suffered a sprained ankle and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
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Alexander Morse
Trumble Street
Charlestown
Fitchburg Railroad
Massachusetts General Hospital
Machias to be Rebuilt At Charlestown Navy Yard
An order from the commandant of Charlestown Navy Yard directs the rebuilding of the gunboat Machias which is out of commission. Work is to be rushed under normal conditions with costs estimated around 75,000 dollars and a four month duration with a large workforce.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Achias
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Citizen Letter
A citizen testimonial cites kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Burwell's Pharmacy. The ad notes pills act on the kidneys, restore secretions, relieve backache, and promote general toning. Doan's sells for 50 cents, mailed by Yester-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac
Dean
H. Chapman
Lawrence Street
Burwell
Park Square
Boylston Street
Death of A. W. Beard Recalls Long Public Service
The obituary outlines A. W. Beard’s long career in Brookline and Massachusetts politics. He served as state legislator representing Brookline, was a Republican delegate to the Chicago convention, held posts as state treasurer and collector of customs, and was later collector of the port during Harrison’s term. Married Nov. 27, 1848.
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Brookline
Massachusetts
Chicago
Hayes
John F. Andrew
Beard
Harrison
Winslow Warren
Cleveland
Mr. Beard
Naval Arch Dedication Honors Veterans in Civic Ceremony
A naval arch erected at Michigan Avenue and Hubbard Court was dedicated with a large crowd in attendance. The ceremonies honoring naval veterans were marked by simplicity and solemnity.
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Naval Arch
Michigan Avenue
Hubbard Court
Naval parade on Lake Michigan disappoints spectators
The late afternoon naval demonstration off Lincoln Park featured two revenue cutters and their crews in a half‑hour sham battle while thousands watched from the sea wall. After the battle the fleet returned to harbor and the encampment moved to reunions across the city. A state veterans reunion and the Grand Army parade tomorrow promise the largest turnout yet, with 40,000 marchers and a five hour line of march led by Col. J H Wood.
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Lake Michigan
Lincoln Park
Park
Revenue Cutters
Grand Army
J. H. Wood
Chicago
James B. Stuart
H. 8. Dietrich
EB. C. Young
McKinley
Beard Married in Wayland to Miss Mary Calista
In Wayland, Mr Beard wed Miss Mary Calista daughter of Harvey Morgan. Three children blessed the union. For five years Beard showed interest in several clothing concerns in nearby cities.
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Wayland
Mary Calista
Harvey Morgan
Beard
Marion Franchise Hearing Falls Short For Rail Line
At a Marion selectmen hearing the New Bedford and Onset Street Railway Company received a granted location but franchise terms remain unresolved. Wareham officials have not acted on the Middleboro Wareham Bug Bless Bay Line petition. critics led by Attorney General Knowlton and Rev Percy Browne argued the road is unnecessary in Marion.
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Wareham
Marion
New Bedford & Onset Street Railway Company
Middleboro, Wareham & Bugzard’s Bay RomPane
Middleboro
Rochester
Bourne
Knowlton
Percy Browne
Boston
Rowley man charged with post office break in
About eighteen months after his discharge from prison, John B. Clancy of Rowley was taken into custody by Deputy U S Marshal Waters charged with breaking and entering the West Newbury post office housed in Henry T. Bailey store. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Fiske and his case continued to Wednesday.
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John B.clancy
Rowley
Henry T. Bailey
West Newbury
Bailey
Postal Service
Clancy
United States
Marshal Waters
Fiske
Chelsea Man Injured At Hospital After Suspected Heat Prostration
Florence McCarthy, 75, was brought to Frost Hospital in Chelsea yesterday around 11 am with severe bruising and possible neck injuries. Police removed him from 2 Spears Place by order of the city physician as doctors evaluated his condition.
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W. Hamel
Lowell
Batterymarch Street
Iley Casey
West Springfield Street
Frost Hospital
Chelsea
Theospital
Spears Place
Florence McCarthy
Spaere
Wounds blamed on laborer Fritz under arrest in Greenfield
Jeremiah Morgan, 78, lies critically wounded at Franklin County Hospital with two deep neck and throat cuts. He identifies John Fritz, a German laborer sleeping in Morgan’s barn, as the attacker. Fritz, found in Pierce's Grove, denies the crime and is jailed. Morgan’s condition remains uncertain.
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Greenfield
Jeremiah Morgan
Franklin County
John Fritz
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Fritz
Pierce’s Grove
Death in Open Field Shocks Weymouth Family
Margaret Madden found the decomposed body of Mrs. Mary A. Moran on an open field near White Street. Moran 50, wife of Michael Moran, had left home early Saturday to help with a neighbor's funeral and was later found dead of heart disease. Medical Examiner John C. Frazer confirmed the cause.
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South Weymouth
Margaret Madden
White Street
Miss Madden
Mary A. Moran
Michael Moran
Crowley
Friend of Slaves Dead in Marblehead
The Hon Simeon Dodge died at his Washington Street home after a life of public service. Born in 1815 in Gloucester he aided abolitionists and sheltered William and Ellen Crafts. A state senator in 1890 he leaves a widow three sons and two daughters. funeral Thursday afternoon at his residence.
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Marblehead
Simeon Dodge
Washington Street
Mr. Dodge
Gloucester
Dodge
William
Ellen Crafts
Canada
Simeon
Wenham
Frank
Boston
Willam W
Lizzie Dodge
Carrie Trout
Wendan
Wanted Quinlan Tied to Death Near North Uxbridge
Police seek George Quinlan in the death of Dennis Dean of North Uxbridge. Eleven men met in woods near Plummer's Crossing for revelry when Quinlan allegedly acted with a rock striking Dean, who later died from paralysis. Quinlan was not among the group and fled.
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Whitins
George Quinlan
Dennis Dean
North Uxbridge
Plummer’s Crossing
Northbridge
Quinlan
Ted
Dean
Atruck Dean
Laut
Morimian
Towne Resignation Accepted and Stevenson Named VP Pick
The People's party national committee accepted Charles A. Towne's withdrawal as vice presidential nominee and named Adlai E. Stevenson in his place after a lengthy debate. One test vote occurred on endorsing Stevenson. a substitute to place a Populist on the ticket failed 24 to 71. Chairing members totaled 124.
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Chicago
People’s Party National Committee
Charles A. Towne
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Washburn
Massachusetts
Towne Opens Campaign in Duluth Address
Charles A. Towne opened his campaign in Duluth at the armory, replying to Governor Roosevelt’s St. Paul convention speech. The crowd gave him an ovation as he attacked the Roosevelt address for evasion and inaccuracy and argued against U S colonial governance.
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Duluth
Minn
Armory
Charles A. Towne
Roosevelt
St. Paul
League of Republican Clubs
Towne
United States
Corbett Ward 3 Delegates Select New Caucus Method
Ward 3 voters adopted a new delegate selection method at a mass meeting inviting all Ward 3 voters. Delegates for congressional, senatorial, State, councillor and county conventions were nominated and will be voted on in caucuses. The Ward 8 meeting at Jackson Democratic Club elected David B. Shaw to preside and heard Joseph J. Corbett speak. Meeting adjourned until next Friday.
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Joseph J. Corbett
Charlestown
Jackson Democratic Club
Thomas W. Berridge
David B. Shaw
Ward 19
Democratic Club
Tremont
House of Representatives
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Botha
Free State
War Office
Bruce Hamilton
Winburg
Charlies Sullivan
Well Street
Wilson
Go. Orms- Maker
End Orker
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Onmann
Ion
Aehie
Annountee
Gardiner III
New York
Gardiner
Aple
Grand Army of the Republic
J. Warren Keifer
Edwards
Bragg
Wisconsin
Washington
Navy
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Ed Woodruff
Rockford
Iil
J. R. Lynn
Eugene O'Connor Hart
Croak
Machias
Graves & Sons
Boaton
A. W. Beard
Manchester
N. H
Goffstown
Laura Batley
Rimmon Street
Ada Wilson
Tremont Row
McCarthy
Sunapee Lake
Elisha Morgan
Springfield
Free Soil Party
Samuel Dodge
Whitins Dead
Manila
Wee Nat
California
Duuth
Curtis Guild, JR
Vermont
Curtis Guild
White River Junction
Charles A. Prouty
Frank D. Currier
New Hampshire
Gates Opera House
Jackson Club
George F. Edmunds
Fabyan
China
Bryan
Curtis G. Metzler
Suffolk
Mr. Metzler
Beacon Street
Neek
Ward
Somerville School Board
Somerville
Pany
James F. Beard
Errill Lovering
Paris
Natick Man
Natick
Douglas Greensade
Walnut Hill
Pernin Shorthand School
Tremont al
Bes Thal Spear
Pit
Todd
Dan Os P
Metropolites Manufacturing Co
Hrauklin
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