Massachusetts and the call of duty across generations
The speaker argues that America's greatness rests on moral strength and civic character, not population. He cites Massachusetts, Lexington and Concord, and historical figures to stress responsibility of towns and citizens to uphold virtue, urging continued courage and unity to preserve national identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Green
Concord Bridge
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Yorktown
United States of America
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Nelson
New Yorker
Hoar
New England
Severn
Improved Order of Red Men Session in Lawrence Hall
The Great Council of Massachusetts Improved Order of Red Men met at Lawrence Encampment Hall, 724 Washington Street. Fred O. Downes presided. report showed growth with nineteen new tribes and membership rising from 13,431 to 14,087. Financials: receipts 15152.48, expenditures 12514.28. New officers named, chiefs raised, voting system to be revised, and districts created with regional chiefs.
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Great Council of
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Washington Street
Fred O. Downes
United States
Committee On
Charles H. Symonds
Sagamore
William Brown
Alger
J. Peter Gardner
Wampum
Fred Dobie
Pred _O. Downes
William T. Litchman
Samuel P. Tenney
W. C. van Derlip
E. SS. Watt
William Scampton
William J. Dinsmore
Charles A. Russell
Charles H. Litchman
A. H. Benton
C. A. Russell
C. P. Dodge
N. E. Converse
J. K. O'Dell
Downes
Dinsmore
Sannap
George Steele, Jr
Roishinewa
F. W. Boyd
KE. Bigelow
Forest
E. F. Whitten
James A. Fox
Lard bill moves as Tariff clashes with rice and tea duties
Washington notes the conference report on railroad land forfeiture and tariff legislation, with amendments from the finance committee on sugar, molasses, tea, hides, and fish, plus detailed changes to rice duties and garden seeds. The debate weighs reciprocal trade impacts and port access as the Senate adjourns pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Pinmi
Mie
Ald- Tich
United States
Fianee
Gibson
Carliste
Finance Committee
House
Avon Celebrates New Shoe Factory In Grand Dedication
Avon Aug 28 Today marked the town's brightest day with the dedication of a new shoe factory. Mayor William L. Douglas of Brockton delivered the dedicatory address on the shoe industry. Speeches by Thomas Tripp, Elisha C. Monk, Judges Reed and Bixby, Alderman Harris, and Colonel John Jay Whipple highlighted the event. A banquet followed, calcium lights illuminated the factory, and a large crowd danced to Porter's Orchestra with a grand march led by Charles Hi Felker and Judy. Brockton and nearby towns were well represented.
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Avon
William L. Douglas
Brockton
Thomas Tripp
Elisha C. Monk
Stoughton
Reed and Bixby
Alderman Harris
John Jay Whipple
R. ©. Soloman
Newark
N. J
M. J. Daley
Randolph Board of Selectmen
Charles H. Felker
Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Newhall
Lynn
General Banks's Stronghold Seen in Somerville Fight
From Lunn Item Reng The real stronghold of General Banks is Somerville. When the fifth district seeks another Representative in Congress Somerville backs Banks. Burns men may vote against Fox at a crucial moment showing Banks likely to win. Also report: Lisbee Banister & Lewis mill yard Jay Vermont fire destroys 15000 lumber. rain stops spread. property valued 16600. no insurance loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Banks
Somerville
Congress
Banks
Burns
Fox
North Troy
Lisbee
Banister & Lewis
Jay
Ward bill debate ends in House clears eight hour rate measure
Washington Aug 28 The House sustained the chair on unfinished business voting 130 to 4 and then passed the ward bill 120 to 31 amid disputes over conduct in yesterday’s scene. The morning session resumed the laborers eight hour law claim adjustments with Iowa’s Kerr arguing strict enforcement while noting pay parity with other workers. The bill was set to continue Monday with Lacey preparing further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Journal
Yeas
Richardson
Tennessee
Kerr
Iowa
Lacey
Scotch Lads and Lassies Picnic at Oak Island Run by Caledonian Club
The Boston Caledonian Club held its thirty-seventh annual picnic at Oak Island drawing over six thousand attendees. Events for members and guests featured a five mile race, multiple athletic contests, and a wide array of prize-winning feats, with McLean, Grant, Aiken, Buchan, and others earning top prizes in running, throwing, and hopping events while spectators enjoyed the parade of bunting and flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Caledonian Cliub
Oak Island
Therove
James Grant
McClelland
Priday
A.D. McLean
J. A. Mcbonwall
McDougally
D. McLean
Charles Taylor
George Brown
George Waldie
W.S. Mann
Thomas Aiken
William McLellan
A. Campbell
William Buchan
J, Dunpar
N. Hudson
D. D. McLean
G. P. Watson
Archie Scott
J. VP. Watson
W. Buehan
Campbell
John Dunnat
Hitch
Kick
P. Watson
I. Aiken
George Robertson
Robert BE
Grant
UW. A. McDonald
Ilee. McDonald
Robert Krant
James Frew
A. H. McDonald
K. If. Grant
Kid Case
D. Bennett
P. Gallagher
Robert Neilson
Perkins
George Seynour
Ed Case
Maley Burns
Thomas Aitken
K- Dwyer
F. Cavanaugh
John Cattanagh
Llin
John Purcell
Gyuin
J. A. Mc.Dougall
C. J. Jurry
Arthur Finemat Sol Sin
Watson
Scott
Steve Farrell
Piper Donovan
George Kimball
Peter Sinclair
D. F. Morgan
FP. H. Whitlock
Thomas Sutcliffe
Joan Sutcliffe
McDonald
Charles Curry
Lin
Sam McLean
Steve Farrel
Tayiey Burns
S Case
F. HI. Whitlock
D. Morean
Thomas Suteliffe
John Sutele
Eilen Scott
Charles Janiells
Dennis Driscoll
H. S. Jones
Seann Trusair
J. Whitlock
L. Surley
Sutcliffe
John Cavanagh
MicLean
C. Purdy
James Kennedy
Slh
Shames Aiken
Sybasc
Ore Udeo
Robert Brown
Pouch Vonovan
Birst
T. F. Carney
T'ein
T. Murphy
Eight Hour Law Extended In Senate Action On Government Labor Bill
Clayton and Breck lpitoupe debated the bill establishing an eight hour day for government labor and contractors work. Amendments by Connell McComas and Cutcheon passed or failed as votes moved through the measure. The session adjourned after approving related relief and site-selection actions in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Brecklpitoupe
Mr. Connell
Nebraska
Messrs.Connell
O'Donnell
Atkinson
West Virginia
Caldwell
Ware
Rely
Cummings
McComas
Lawler
Paranhar
Matehler
Cutcheon
Michigan
Flower
New York
Jeave
Cuteheou
Washington
Incendiary Fires Hit Tonawanda Area in 24 Hours
A spate of fires in Tonawanda and nearby towns, including Dodge's planing mill and multiple lumber yards, is believed incendiary. The Lakeside Satinet Mill buildings burned, with losses likely high as no insurance covered the stock and shoddy mill. A $1000 reward was offered by the Lumber Association for the arsonist's capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ToxAwanda
N. Y
Holland Bros
Bliss
Tames
Tonawanda Company
Worersten
Amz
Stock House
Our Duty to Ourselves and the State A Citizens’ Decline
Charles Nagle lectures the Ethical Society of St. Louis on social and political ills and the crisis of citizenship. He argues that while institutions were once admired, the danger now lies in citizen character. He contrasts revolutionary-era leaders and resilient public virtue with contemporary complacency and factionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nagle
Ethical Society of
Boston Harbor
Bunker Hill
Bismarck
Gladstone
Brignt
Cavour
England
Quincy Adams
Massachusetts
Samuel Adams
New York
Alexander Hamilton
McLanchhon Smith
Lansing
Yates
Clinton
Hamilton
Smith
United States
Joelferson
Washington
Webster
Clay
Calhoun
Benton
Daniel Webster
Potter Lovell Failure: Expert at Work on Books and Street Views
An expert is examining the assets of Potter Lovell & Co after its assignment and related attachments by William A. Haskell as assignee. Reports sketch wide liabilities from 2 to 7 million dollars tied to Chicago firms J. W. Farwell & Co and Brazos River financing schemes, with widespread market speculation and questions about ties to West End stocks and Centennial mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. W. Farwell & Co
Chicago
Potter Lovell Company
Potter, Lovell & Co
William A. Haskell
C. W. Clement
F. Shaw & Bro
David Cummings & Co
Tanners
High Street
Cummings & Co
Federal
Franklin
Walter Potter
Potter, Lovell & Go
West
Messrs. Potter, Lovell and Terrel
Texas
London
Peter
Paul
J. W. Farwell & Co
Farwell
Post
Entleman
John L.chamarsero
John V. Farwell & Co
Boston
J. W. Farewell & Co
Potter Lovell
Brazos River
Lee & Ferguson
Leavenworth, Kan
Abner Taylor
Chamarsero
Gulf of Mexico
J. W., Farwell & Co
West End
Thomson- Houston Electric
Centennial Mining
Porter Lovell Company
Thomson-Houston
European Electric Welding Company
Forezn
Potter Powell Company
European Welding Company
Jeading Tannery
Auction notices list various bank and railroad shares
On Wednesday September 3 at noon a sale lists many shares including Exeter Mfg Co Citizens Bank Wichita Nat Webster Bank Northern Pacific railroads and several others with par values and dates from 1890s. Collateral sale of 250 shares of Accident Insurance Co of Kansas City Missouri also noted.
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Boston
Merrimack Man
Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Lo Bates Man
North
Snt
Suffolk
Chi
West Michigan RR
Concord & Portsmouth RR
Lo Lawrence
Lt. Co
Ft. Payne Coal & Iron Co
Ft. Payne Investment Co
E. & T. Fairbanks & Co
Sioux City
McKay & Big
H. M. Asse
Union Electric Car Co
Reece Button Hole M. Co
Winnisimmet Co
Fort Payne Coal & Iron Co
Pioneer Loan & Trust Co
Dodge City
Kan
City of Toledo (Co
Wisconsin Valley RR
Summit Branch RR
Fremont, Elkhorn & Mo. Valley RR
Consol m
Kansas City
Leeds & Farmington KR
Leominster N. Bk
Leominster
Mass
Exeter Mfg. Co
Do Saaleee N. Bank
Do State N . Bank
Citizens’ Bank
Wichita
Nat. Webster Bank
N. Revere Bank
Great Falls Mre. Co
Lowell Man. Co
Eastern RR
N. It
California
New York
Vrov
Boston RR. Co
Houston, Concord & Montreal
Davidson Investment Co
American Axe & Tool Co
Rowe
River Rr
Iver RR
Lar Rapids & Mo
Halls & Conway RR
Elk Lorn
Joe Valley
Wishington Fire & Marine Ins, Co
Old Keston N. Bk
Title Ins
de Chi
West Michigan
Accident Insurance Co
Fruit shipment details at California Fruit Market
On Friday August 29 four cars delivered 856 boxes Bartlett Mountain Pears Eldorado 44 boxes fancy peaches 246 boxes Golden Drops Victoria plum 145 boxes Silver Plums 6 boxes French Limes 276 boxes Gros Plains 244 cases Gros Plume 54 cases Black Prince Grapes.
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Ashfield
Emerson
Crowni Mg
Deerfield
America
Stindiere
Columbus
Ile
Plumb
Aldrich
Gorman
Mr. Aldrich
Carlisle
Call
Florida
Pascoe
McPherson
Boston Caledonian Club
Everett C. McClean
2Gen
Yas
Potom Priddy
Peter Cannon
Wollawanda
N.Y
Adams
Andrew Jackson
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Quincey Adams
Sheehoive
Tien
Jackson
John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
SHAW
Horatio Harris & Coo
State Street
State St
California Fruit
Lewis Whart
R. L. Day
Breck Auctioneersn, Brok
7 Exchange PL
R & Co., Ers & Appraisers
Omce
Room & Auction Sale
Room 6
Mhembers
Francis Henshaw & CO
Comgress Street
Corner Exchange Place
The
Boston Stockh Eay
Denia
Boston Heating Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Nolive
American Lean Id Trust Company
City of
Broad Street
Atlantic Avenue
Fort Hill Wharf
John L. Batchelder
Lovether
Allright
Plisha Thayer
Libro
Tela
Harbor and
Andl Connell
Moston
American Loan & Trust Company
Digkinson W Howe
Samuel Hatch & CO
Congress Street
Koston
Gage
Edward Page
Elizabeith
Edward
Robert Codnmain
Commonwealth Avenue
Edward L Browne
Merkeley Street
John A. Aurnhaim
Sime
Elizabeth
Edward I. Browne
Suituik
Liliro
Morteagesa
George F. Turkman
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