Many Knights at Sea Delights of a Boston Harbor excursion
A Century era report describes the Cygnus steamer chartered by the triennial committee for two Boston Harbor trips. Over 1000 Knights and guests enjoyed ideal weather, music by the American Watch Company Band, and scenic views from Boston’s shores. The voyage included dignitaries from multiple commanderies and ended with a festive banquet at Webster Hall.
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Boston Harbor
Cygnus
Post
Blue Deep
Maine
Sir Knights
Boston
American Watch Company Band
Waltham
Boston Commandery
C. T. Witt
Atlantic
Pacific
Columba
Washington, D. C
Crusade
Iowa
Springfield
Mass
Philadelphia
Geoffrey de St. Aldemar
Toronto
Can
Mt. Horeb
New Hampshire
St. Gerard
Littleton
N. H
St. John’s
Rochester
N. Y
Sullivan
Lebanon
Pilgrim
Laconia
Corinthian
Killington
Rutland
Washington
Newport
R. I
Trinity
Texas
Maryland
Baltimore
Salem
Auburn
Burke
William Simpson
Canada
Phaon Hermany
Ivanhoe Commandery
Willam Hart Dexter
de Moses
J. 8. Green
Robert Ball
Columbus
District of Columbia
David OQ. Felt
Boston Police
St. Omar
K. T
Apollo Temple
Mystic Shrine
Memphis
Webster Hall
Bethlehem Commandery
Sullivan Commandery
Bargain Suits Left for September Vacation Wear
About a hundred blue and black Serge suits remain at $10.50 each. Purchase now for comfortable travel and savings. See Washington street windows for summer furnishings and Beach street windows showcase fur furnishing goods as best advertisement.
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Washington Street
Beach Street
Mrs Alva Vanderbilt Hosts Grand Newport Soiree
Mrs Alva Vanderbilt entertained Newport society with a twofold event featuring Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt and a housewarming. The Marble House was lavishly decorated with tapestries, 1000 lanterns, and tropical plants. The mansion’s central hall and bronze doors opened to dining rooms and drawing rooms used for dancing and viewing the extensive decor.
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Newport
R. I
Alva Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Wilson
Golf Club
GITY BREVITIES
Thomas Ring completed six months at South Boston House of Correction and was arrested for a theft valued at 33 dollars from Edward Cousens of 48 Howard Street. John Cassidy faces larceny charges for stealing a 75 dollar gold watch from George D. Bynat of 2 Charlestown Street. Inspectors Shields and Whitman arrested John Williams of 137 D Street for stealing thirty four pounds of type from an unspecified owner.
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Thomas Ring
House of Correction
South Boston
Abbott and Estes
Edward Cousens
Howard Street
John Cassidy
George D
Nat
Charlestown Street
Shields and
Whitman
John Williams
D Street
Knights Visit Gloucester on Steamer Cape Ann
New Hampshire, Tennessee and Nebraska commanderies visit Gloucester as guests of local commanderies. Sir Knights and ladies arrived by train and carriage, filled the Atlantic avenue sidewalks, boarded the Cape Ann for a harbor sail, and were welcomed with a hearty reception as they toured Main Street and local sights.
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New Hampshire
Tennessee
Nebraska
Gloucester
Central Wharf
Fitchburg Commandery
Sullivan Commandery
Claremont
N. H
Memphis
Tenn
Constantine Commandery
Lincoln
Neb
Cape Ann
Atlantic Avenue
N.hs
Bethlehem
Palestine
Fitchburg
City of Fisheries
Norman
Ten Pound
Manch
Main Street
Sullivan Andery
Excursion Steamers Host commanderies from several cities
East Boston, Kennebec, Mayflower and other steamers hosted numerous commanderies from Maryland, New York, Delaware, New Jersey and Boston on pleasure trips. About 800 rode the East Boston ferry, with Bass Point dining, music by bands from New York, Baltimore and Woburn, and visits by St John’s Bangor Palestine and Hugh de Payens. Trips included Nantasket and a hotel dinner, followed by further entertainments before Providence and Richmond engagements.
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William Parkman
East Boston
St. John Commandery
Wilmington
Del
Damascus
Newark
N. J
York Commandery
New York
Boston
Kennebec
Beatuscant Commandery
Maryland
St. John’s
Bangor
Palestine
Bass Point
Seventh Regiment Band
Reeves
National Band
Baltimore
Hugh de Payens
Melrose
Grand Commandery
Arkansas
Fraters
Woburn Brass Band
de Molay
Nantasket
Louisville
Grand Rapids
Richmond No. 2
Buffalo
Washington, D. C
Richmond Commandery No. 1
Richmond
North Shore
Crawford House
Providence
Parkhurst on the warpath in letter from Switzerland
A. W. Abbott of the City Vigilance League received a letter from Rev. Cc. H. Parkhurst in Switzer land dated Aug 18. Parkhurst harshly criticizes New York police, Lexow and Coggeshall at Albany, denounces the Senate committee and predicts retribution. He plans to sail to America mid September.
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New York
A. W. Abbott
City Vigilance League
Cc. H. Parkhurst
Vevay
Switzerland
Police Department
Lexow and
Coggeshall
Albany
Lexow
O'Connor
Robertson
Clarence Lexow
Senate Investigating Committee
Parkhurst
Amer 1Ca
Husbands Triumph in Connecticut Name of Town Conflict
In Winsted Connecticut a feud over a woman ends in a fistfight between Norman Oakes and rival Thomas Branley near the Cooper residence. Oakes and his son confront Branley, are aided by George Fields and Sexton Dean, chase Branley five miles, Branley escapes to a swamp, then all reconcile and return home. Rev George F Brawley arrives at Warren Court with injuries and is admitted to Waterbury Hospital.
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Winsted
Conn
South
Canaan
Here
Norman Oakes
Thomas Branley
Sexton Dean
Oakes
Bramley
George F. Brawley
Warren Case
Waterbury Hospital
Valkyrie III Sets Sail On Extended Trial Run
NEW YORK Aug 2 Valkyrie III started on a sail stretching trip with mainsail staysail jib and club topsail. The yacht signaled welcome to Lord Dunraven aboard Teutonic expected hourly while Vigilant prepared for a brush. Light NW breeze shifted to S and wind faded near noon as Valkyrie gained speed and maneuvered through channels.
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New York
Valkyrie III
Lord Dunraven
Teutonic
Valkyrie
Gould
Romer
Lord Dunraven Arrives in New York for Yacht Trials
Lord Dunraven and his two daughters arrive on the Teutonic from Liverpool with James E H Watson, designer of the Valkyrie. He visits quarantine and expresses cautious optimism about the yacht, noting daily trials off Sandy Hook and plans to race starting September 7.
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New York
Teutonic
Liverpool
Lord Dunraven
James E H. Watson
Trim
Sandy Hook
Defender Begins Racing Trim for New York Race
DEFENDER left her moorings at 11 10 am with tug Walter C Flint as escort heading to New York. On board were Iselin party Captain Nat Herreshoff Woodbury Kane and others. The yacht starts direct for the Horseshoe harbor to await tomorrow's contest but faces a short tune up period with a new mast, likely slower than Vigilant and the British challenger.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
Defender
Premium Point
Walter C. Flint
New York
Hattie Palmer
City Island
Horseshoe
Newbury Thorne
Volunteer
Mor
Leeward
Return
Thistle
Mayflower
Jolly hull social event and political notes mix in hull
A lively Hull Yacht Club reception for the ladies ends with a parade and fireworks as captains Starbird Pope and others host guests aboard Columbia Japhael Philomel Undine Pony and more. In Harrisburg Senator Quay wins state chairman race amid party harmony and a packed convention with pledges to support gold and silver currency and protective tariff policy.
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Hull Yacht
Starbird
Commodore Bird
Albert Pope
Columbia
Japhael
Philomel
Undine
Pony
Josephine
Seconset
Germania Band
Arthur E. Osgood
Currier
C. A. Thomas
Conery
Frances Fitzgerald
G. F. H. Murray
Kuhn
Clark
Sidney Howard Car
J. J. Henry
George E. Henry
Agnes Thompson
Floretta Tenny
Harrington
WILLS FUND GROWS IN EAST BOSTON SUIT
An editorial in the Post urges public charity for the destitute widow of John W. Wills of East Boston, six children to support, as a fund raises from amid the tragedy. The status shows $1,244.93 previously acknowledged including amounts from Miss K J Coleman James Mooney and Edna Chaer.
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Post
East
Boston
John W. Wills
Certai
Kit
K. J. Coleman
James Mooney
Republican platform denounces Democratic rule and pledges reform
The Pennsylvania Republican convention condemns the Democratic party for fiscal mismanagement and calls for civil service reform and opposition to corporate control. It praises Governor Hastings and endorses Quay’s anti money in politics plank while adopting a financial section opposing free coinage and affirming sound money. The platform was adopted with minor dissent and the convention adjourned sine die.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Matthew 5
Quay
Hastings
Quay- Hastings
Philadelphia
Wyoming
Harry Hall
Alleghany
John B. Robinson
Robinson
House of Representatives
Stone
Committee On
Committee On Permanent Organization
Senator Quay
Flynn
Pittsburg
Henry Hall
Benjamin J. Haywood
Mercer
Haywood
Supreme Court
Gilkeson
Committee On Resolutions
Repesentative Riter
Republican National Convention
Resolutions Committee
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Cleveland
United States Senate
Congress
Pennsylvania
Matthew Stanley Quay
Senate
Daniel H. Hastings
Commonwealth
Graham
Dalzell
Dalell
Representative Riter
Republican Party of Pennsylvania
Riter
Union League of Philadelphia
Gilkson
Gen John Stark's People Reunion in Manchester
A reunion of the Association of the Descendants of General John Stark gathered at the old Stark homestead in Manchester on August 2 to mark the 167th birth anniversary of the famed ancestor. A reception and banquet preceded a business meeting at which officers were elected: President Colonel John S. Kidder, Vice President Miss Elizabeth B. Starks, Treasurer Colonel Thomas Hoyt of Barnstead, and Secretary Fred R. Stark.
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Manchester
N. H
John Stark
Old Homestead
John 8. Kidder
Elizabeth B. Starks
Thomas Hoyt
Barnstead
Fred R. Stark
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Marlborough
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Purchase St
Jos
CAHM
N. E
Lexon
Fisk & Coff
Boylston ST
Washington and
Tremont
Lord Dunraver
B. L. Tobacco
Jolly Hull
Yacht Club
Edna
Ehaeer
M’sieur
Zee Rocks
Gummer Street
Knights Templars
Richard of the Lion Heart
Rueter & Co., Incorporated
Highland Spring Brewery
Bromfield
Lorri
Prise Ghettev
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