Atlas Tack plant sale signals decline of New England industry
In New Bedford on August 28 the Fairhaven Atlas Tack plant auction marks the end of a once thriving New England tack industry. Henry Rogers of Standard Oil and W G Weymouth oversee a company cutting wages and hours while shifting machinery, with former independent plants absorbed or closed and a looming clash over patents and new operations.
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New Bedford
Fairhaven
Atlas Tack Corporation
New England
Lymouth
Duxbury
Taunton
Atlas Tack Company
Henry H.ogers
Standard Oil
W. G. Weymouth
Post
Mr. Rogers
Rogers
T. Wolfson
New York
Weymouth
Atlas Tack Plant Sold At Auction In Plymouth
The Atlas Tack Corporation plant in Plymouth was sold at auction to William J. Dunn of Fall River for 2925. The purchase included a two story factory building boiler house boilers three turbine wheels and water privilege. Four tenement houses tied to the firm were sold to Mayor E Marcus for 1650.
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Plymouth
Atlas Tack Corporation
William J. Dunn
Fall River
E. Marcus
Ladies Swim Exhibition at L Street Bath Draws Crowds
Graceful display by Boston women led by Elizabeth Mackevoy the 16 year old champion who wowed spectators with a 60 yard swim in 44 seconds. Her sister Agnes also excelled in diving and swimming alongside a large field of young competitors and an enthusiastic audience.
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W. C. Rowe
L Street
Elizabeth Mackevoy
Boston
Miss Mackevoy
Professor Rowe
Agnes Mackevoy
Elizabeth
Agnes
Lizzie
Fannie Steadman
Bridie Fitzgerald
May Casey
Rena Wells
Mary O'Meara
Lily Barlow
Ameline Deering
Martha Banks
Julia Sullivan
May Owen
Edna Boyd
McWhirk
Bedworth
Shallow
Agnes Mackevey
Jennie Willis
Instructor Rowe
Fire destroys unins ured house in Hingham investigators probe arson
A 3:30 am fire in West Hingham destroyed a two story home on Fort Hill street owned by Mrs. Frank Holbrook of South Weymouth. The total loss was $1600 with no insurance coverage. Neighbors suspect arson as Fire Marshal Simmons Chief Cushing and local firemen investigate. Mr Frank E Lanney resided there and his personal property was lost without insurance.
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Hingham
Simmons
Boston
Cushing
Frank Holbrook
South Weymouth
Fort Hill Street
West Hingham
Frank E. Lanney
Norris Declines Senate Bid in Suffolk District
Former Ward 13 alderman Norris announces he will not enter the Sixth Suffolk Senate district race. He cites personal business reasons and a rival in Ward 13, stating Ward 13 should have the honor and he will retire to allow another candidate a clear field.
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Norris
Suffolk
Firemen Hurdle Crash Injures Everett Crews
Two Everett firefighters were hurt when their apparatus collided with a curbstone while rushing to a false alarm on Avon street. Chief Fletcher A. Sutherland suffered back injuries and broken fingers. Driver J. D. Smith sustained facial cuts and sprains. Driver Cameron pursued the runaway horses to stop them, saving others from harm.
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Everett
J. D. Smith
Broadway
Corey Street
Corey
Norwood
Smith
Chief Sutherland
J. D. Cameron
Buckman Street
Bradford
Buckman Streets
Cameron
Clark
Malden
Boxing cases in Roxbury court convict club officers
Judge Bolster in Roxbury Municipal Court yesterday convicted J F Moran Heber Ogleby and Bart Connolly for assaulting Special Policeman Kilday in the Roxbury Athletic Association rooms on Tuesday night. They are held on $100 until September for sentence. Sidney of Roxbury Athletics Association had his case continued to Sept 9. Armstrong and Thompson of the Tammany Club of Roxbury had cases continued to Sept 2.
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Bolster
Roxbury
J. F.moran
Heber Ogleby
Bart Connolly
Kilday
Roxbury Athletic Association
Aost
Young Sidney
Roxbury Athletics Association
Robert Armstrong
John Thompson
Tammany Club
Revere Politician Ranahan Charged With Profanity
John F. Ranahan, a recognized figure in Revere politics, appeared before Judge Bosson at the Chelsea Police Court on a profanity charge filed by former Revere police chief Fred S. Sackett. Ranahan pleaded not guilty and the case was postponed for one week.
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John F. Ranahan
Revere
Bosson
Chelsea
Freds. Sackett
Revere Police
Ranahan
Sackett
Nantasket Sunday Cases Heard in Hingham
In Hingham on August 28 two Nantasket police Sunday law cases were disposed. Hattie Guptill gallery proprietor and David Stone fruit stand owner paid costs and agreed to close their businesses. E L D Turner and John P Moses faced arraignment. cases continued to Sept 11. James H Butler manager of the Old Mill appealed a $50 fine. Judge Pratt presided.
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Hingham
Nantasket
Hattie Guptill
David Stone
E. L. D. Turner
John P. ‘Moses
Boston Ladies’ Benevolent Society
James H. Butler
Old Mill
Judge Pratt
Nantasket Beach Holiday Offer and Rail Steamers
Many workers face the last half holiday of summer with a trip to Nantasket Beach. The resort promises attractions such as the original steeplechase the old mill and the coal mine plus afternoon and evening band concerts. Steamers depart Rowe's Wharf hourly for Pemberton and Nantasket and return on an hourly schedule.
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Nantasket Beach
Rowe's Wharf
Pemberton
Nantasket
Governor Andrew Steamer Sails to Plymouth For Pilgrim Relics
The steamer Governor Andrew departs Rowe's wharf at 10 a m daily and reaches Boston around 6 p m on return. Passengers may view Pilgrim relics in Memorial Hall at Plymouth and Plymouth Rock stands as a memorial to the Mayflower passengers.
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Plymouth
Governor Andrew
Rowe’s Wharf
Boston
Memorial Hall
Plymouth Rock
New York Giants Barred by Angry Crowd After Boston Loss
New York failed to gain on the NL race as they lost 12 to 6 in Boston amid a rowdy crowd. Gilbert and Hurst clashed after a close call, missiles rained on Giants as McGraw moved players, and Bresnahan made a sensational running catch while Matthewson pitched for New York.
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New York
South End
Boston
Gilbert
Tim Hurst
Hurst
Moran
McGraw
Batty
Bresnahan
Giants
New Yorks
Malarkey
Matthewson
A.B. Browne
Cuéucressness
McGann
van Haltren
Biseseercassesome
Lauder
Sewmeeeereeenes
Nsteeepeseeess Warner
Omer
Voressessmens
Acceeemsees
P.O Am
Dexter
C. Foc
Tenney
Obeeaeesaege Cooley
Sereewhee
Stanley
Beeeehebe
Csesstostesee
Greminger
Babb
Mertes
Cooley
Aubrey
Lander
Malar- Gilbert
Warner
Key
Batty Moran
Million Bet On Futurity At Saratoga Ahead Of Race
Speculation on tomorrow's Futurity in Saratoga N Y has drawn bets totaling at least 1 million dollars. Ullman put 2000 on Keene entry at 3 to 1, Cowan wagered 1000 on Delhi at 6 to 1, and Reynolds placed 1500 for Keene entry. Joe Yeager tipped High Ball and Delhi to show, with bets over 3000 at 7 to 1 and earlier funds on The Picket's Derby win. Prices on Keene entry have tightened to about 8 to 1.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Shersnean Bay
Ullman
Keene
Maxey Blumenthal
W. H. Cowan
C. Fellowes, Jr
Delhi
Skater Reynolds
George A. Kessler
Mets
Grand Union
Joe Yeager
G. C. Bennett
Memphis
Yeager
Rain Spoils Futurity as 19 Contenders Carded for $50,000
Rain ruins the Futurity drawing a 19 horse field for the $50,000 winner take all race. Hamburg Belle is doubtful while Delhi and Kohinoor loom as betting favorites. Delhi trained by Ben Brush lineage, Broomstick and High Ball among rivals. Odom to ride Broomstick.
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New York
Hamburg Belle
Keene
Delhi
Kohinoor
Dove Cote
Broomstick
High Ball
Raglan
Leonidas
the Minute Man
Adbell
Gettysburg
Mercury
Midshipman
Phaser
Beldame
Audience
Lady Amelia
Little Em
Collector
Jessup
Ben Brush
Odom
Addell
Madden
Minute Man
O'Neill
Saratoga
America
Hamburg
Pittsburg Beats St Louis 4–1 in Third Inning Rally
Pittsburg defeated St. Louis 4 to 1 after a three run swing in the third inning on August 28. The wet ground hindered play and attendance was 292.
Cincinnati Nails Chicago In Last Game On Timely Hitting
Cincinnati won the final game against Chicago on Aug 28 with timely hitting after Weimer was lifted in the seventh. Attendance 1,800. Key players included Chance Kling Steinfeldt Beckley Slagle for Cincinnati and Slagle Jones Corcoran Evers Peitz for Chicago. Final score 5 to 3.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Chance
Weimer
CinciNnatis
Taylor
Kelly
Slagle
Seymour
Williams
Dolan
Beckley
Jones
Steinfedt
Tinker
Daly
Kling
Corcoran
Evers
Qj Peitz
Raub
Hahn
Steinfeldt
Rain Halts American League Games Across Nation
Rain stopped two scheduled games as Boston hosted Washington New York met Philadelphia Detroit played Chicago and Cleveland faced St. Louis delaying the day’s baseball action in multiple venues.
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Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
AH KB Attee
Cecceseees
St Louis Eeee
Cincinnati Srceeeese
Pitteburge
Brookly
St Louis
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Rain postpones Boston Philadelphia AL game
Heavy rain in Philadelphia stops the Boston Philadelphia American League game and delays all other city games.
Fall River Baseball Trades Two Players to Cleveland Sox
Fall River manager Mc Dermott announced the sale of pitcher Harry Morgan and second baseman Benjamin Bawcock to the Cleveland team. The players will join the Cleveland club when they play in Fall River on September 16.
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Fall River
McDermott
Harry Morgan
Benjamin Bawcock
Cleveland American
Clevelands
Wellington and Carters Battle at Dorchester Park
The Wellington nine host the Carters of Franklin at Dorchester High School athletic park this afternoon. Billy Hamilton and Charles Ganzel, veteran Boston league players, suit up for the Carters. Manager Lyon predicts the game will be the season’s best with a strong Wellington defense in the field.
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Dorchester High School
Wellingtons
Carters
Franklin
New England
Billy Hamilton
Charles Ganzel
Lyon
Wellington
Local Baseball Roundup Ahead of Thursday Return
Nationals schedule a Brooklyn game while the Collins open in Washington with a double header. No major league action in this city until Thursday when Parent and Ferris return home to a warm reception. Nearby, Dorchester hosts Carters in a Park clash and Neponset meets Lexington in a hot afternoon tilt.
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Nationals
Brooklyn
Collins
Washington
Parent
Ferris
Roger Bresnahan
Philadelphia
Americans
Athletics
Carters
Franklin
Wellingtons
Dorchester
Dorchester High School Athletic Park
Neponset
Lexington Cross
Bjookland
Playfairs
Olympias
East Boston
Cottage Street Park
Marley
Kenifick
Wilson
Bowie
Hyde Park
Connolly
Paul Radford
League of American Wheelmen Banquet At American House
The Massachusetts division hosts a banquet tonight honoring L A W day with members and guests invited. George Leander Joe Nelson and Gussie Lawson enter a 20 mile three cornered race in Providence this evening. Bobby Walthour plans to travel south September 12 to Birmingham Alabama for a relay race paced by a single motor.
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Massachusetts
League of American Wheelmen
George Leander
Joe Nelson
Gussie Lawson
Providence
Bobby Walthour
Birmingham
Ala
Walthour
Miss Knowlton Rides Pluckily to Third Century
Miss Sadie Knowlton completed her third century in the 1000 mile record attempt aiming to beat Miss Margaret Gast of New York. She rode on, rested briefly, and will switch to the Providence course with pacing from Tiger Roadsters and other long distance cyclists.
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Sadie Knowlton
Margaret Gast
New York
Providence
Tiger Roads
Cambridge Mayor McNamee Will Not Seek Re election
Mayor McNamee of Cambridge says he will not run for mayor again after returning from vacation and confirms he had made no change in his prior decision. He received many visitors yesterday as he resumed duties.
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McNamee
Cambridge
Sunday Church Services Across Boston Area
A dense guide lists Sunday services at Baptist, Congregational, and Methodist churches across Tremont and surrounding streets. Notable speakers include Rev Samuel G Neil, Rev P S Henson D D, Rev J B Hawthorne D D, and Rev Austin K de Blois D D, with multiple sermons, Bible classes, and free seating.
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Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Tremont
Washington Streets
A. C. Dixon
D. C
Samuel G. Neil
Philadelphia
Neil
Ruggles Street
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
P. S. Henson
D. D
Brooklyn
N. Y
L. H. Rhodes
Henson
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
J. B. Hawthorne
Virginia
Austin K. de Blois
Chicago
Dudley ST. Baptist Church
Bowley Greene
Portland
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
L. A. Clevenger
Thomas Elger
Congregational
Berkeley Temple
William S. Kelsey
Park
Bradford
Middletown
Conn
Endeavor Society
Shawmut Congregational Church
Brookline Street
F. T. Bayley
Plymouth Church
Denver
Col
Old South Church
Third Church
William A. Knight
Hope Chapel
Shawmut Street
Park Square
H. O. Hannum
Tremont Street
Concord Streets
E. A. Blake
Samuel Jackson
People’s Temple
Geo. W. Rice
New York
Evangelistic and Psychic Meetings Take Boston Scene
Densely packed notices list evangelistic services at Revere Beach and Boston venues with doctors Hammond and Shaver among speakers, plus a wide array of psychic circles and spiritualist gatherings across city halls churches and halls with dates and times.
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Bay State
Art Museum Trustees
Fenway
Art Museum
L Street Bath
F. A. Sutherland
Fred Sackett
Gov. Andrew
National
R. B. Po
Farrell
Barclay
Phelps
O'Neile
McFarl
Phillipps
Pittsby
Leach
cFarland
and Ackett
Hackett
Brain
Farrel
McFarland
Phillippi
Emsile
Senator Hanna
Boy Bandit
Tunnel
Miss Knowlton
Ence
Georgia Badger-Rice
Revere Beach
Plumb
Dixon
Evangelist Hammond
United States
England
Evangelist Shaver
Toronto
Harris
Kernohan
Murphy’s
Union Gospel
Samuel Russell
Manchester
N. H
Boston Common
Charles Street
Beacon Street Mall
William H. Savary
E. J. Helms
Cornet
Christadelphians
Arcade Hall
K. C. Russell
John Robertson
Glasgow
Scot
Berkeley Hall
Rome
Boston Psychic Conference
Mass. Avenue
Northampton
Ratcell
Alexander
Sears
Mme. Zara
Palmist
Coombs
Bixby
Littlefield
Kampe
Nutter
Templar Hall
Washington Street
G. M. Hughes
ODD Ladies’ Hall
Tremont St
Gutierrez
THE
Sunshine Club
Clara E. Strong
Huntington Av
A. M. Strong
Commercial Hal
Washington St
M. Adeline Wilkinson
Clifford Billings
Sundny
Nellie Noyes
Progressive Spiritual Society
Louise Hall
Brown Bldg
Pleasant St
M. KE
Bonney
Harvey Redding
BE. B. Moster
Ella A. Higginson
Great Circle
Ashmont
Milton
Sawyer Av
Camp
Saugus Centre
Alex. Caird
M. D
Services
Mary T. Longley
Judge Pettengill
C. P. Longley
Peabody M'Kenna Eceiveles
Warrenton St
Marriner
Columbus Ay
Grace Baker
Spirit Communications
Universalist Every Day
Shawmut Avenue
Canton and
Brookline
Martha A Bartle
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