Beverly Farms Honors Dr Holmes on Eightieth Birthday
Oliver Wendell Holmes celebrates his eightieth birthday at his Beverly Farms summer home with lavish floral gifts from publishers and friends. Schoolchildren visit, delivering flowers and birthday wishes while Holmes greets them warmly and enjoys ice cream and bonbons. prominent correspondents Whittier Norton and Curtis send notes, though Holmes remains idle from literary work.
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Breverly Farms
Dr. Holmes
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Beverly Farms
Holmes
Houghton, Mittin & Co
Oliver Wendel
Holmes Cottage
Manchester-by the-Sea
Leverly Farms
John Greenleaf Whittier
Charles Eliot Norton
George William Curtis
Whittier
Pastor Edward G Porter Returns from World Journey
Rev Edward G Porter of Hancock Congregational Church is welcomed home after a two year world tour. The reception at Town Hall featured brief addresses and a Weber Quartet song. Porter resumes pastoral duties next Sunday and notes missions in India China and Japan.
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Lexrncron
Sprcrau
Edward G. Porter
Hancock Congregational Church
Town Hall
Porter
Weber
Globe
India
China
Japan
Sandwich Islands
Merriman
Special train tests Arlington car ventilator on Fitchburg line
A two passenger and one baggage car train named Fitchburg ran from 2 pm to about 4 80 pm toward Concord to demo the Arlington car ventilator by Friction attachments on axles driving fans that purge dust and tobacco smoke. In the ventilated car the air remained clean while 32 of 47 aboard smoked, unlike in the empty car. The test included a one mile run Lincoln in 62 seconds. Inventor William Y Ober. Dr F M Cragin president. C W Fogg insurer.
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Fitchburg
Concord
Arlington
Lincoln
William Y. Ober
F M. Cragin
C. W. Fogg
John H. 7, Sons & Co.'s Selection Policy
JRAPERIES, furniture coverings and carpets be selected at the same time, and with reference to each other, at John H. 7, Sons & Co.'s.
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John H. 7, Sons & Co
Veterans Reunions Mark Fourth at Boston and Sheffield
Reunions of Company A Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery and the Forty-ninth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers were held Aug 29.Boston events featured officers elected L D Monroe Ipswich and J K Fellows Boston with Loring East Braintree continuing as secretary. Sheffield activities included a banquet, processions, and speeches by Rev Hiram Eddy and others, with obituaries and a large turnout.
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Wosgury
Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
G. A. R. Post 161
Savings Bank
Thomas W. Hicken
Rowley
L. D. Monroe
Bridgewater
C. W. Rogers
Ipswich
John K. Fellows
Boston
B. J. Loring
East Braintree
Mr. Loring
George T. Morey
Cohasset
Stephen Cabot
Andover
Central House
Great Barrington
Forty-ninth Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
Sheffield
H. D. Boardman
North Adams
George H. Kearin
H. M. Lyon
James Kitle
Bliss
Lee
Lyman J. Reed
Henry B. Brewster
Frederick Windsor
Nathan Taylor
George W. Kniffin
Andrew Merriam
Patrick Curley
Charles Boynton
Charlies Luddington
Thomas Carey
Warren
Wyoming Territory
Bartlett
Town Hall
Pine Knoll
A.V. Shannon
Hiram Eddy
Canaan
Judge Lucker
Sawyer
Pittsfield
J. H. Muller
F. K. Arnolds
Portland, Or
Senator Dawes
John Crosby
Wellington
Hibbard
O. L. Wood
Weiler
H. V. Shannon
D. W. Hitchcock
Charles Stone
Poughkeepsie
G. M. Lyon
N. W. Shores
Convention opens as Red Men meet in Boston area
The annual Great Sun convention of the Order of Red Men of Massachusetts convened at 664 Washington Street with about 100 members present. Grand Sachem Russell of Gloucester chaired, reporting Massachusetts ranks high in membership and councils, with 99 tribes and an estimated 13,450 members. Financials show receipts and a year-end balance, and 130 new members were admitted in the afternoon session before adjournment.
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Order of Red Men of
Massachusetts
Washington Street
Grand Sachem Russell
Gloucester
Pennsylvania
Order of
Red Men
Old Bay State
Wampum
W. T. Litchman
Two Labor Parades Mark Boston Labor Day Protests
Boston hosts two labor parades on Labor Day amid a rift in unions led by Local Assembly 80. District Assembly 30 plans an independent march with its own permit, while Suffolk and Middlesex Knights form separate divisions. Marshals named for each division organize parade lines and assembly orders.
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Boston
Local Assembly No
Central Labor Union
Local Assembly 80
District Assembly 30
Marshal Lemon
Knights
Suffolk County
Sharp
Middlesex County
Suffolk Knights
Tremont
Park Street
Tremont Street Mall
Mason Street
Middlesex Knights
Beacon Street Mall
Nicholas J. Quinn
D. A. 30
Boston Wins Gold Medal for Educational Exhibits in Paris
Boston was awarded a gold medal by European nations for its educational displays at a Paris exposition, the city’s third such honor after Vienna 1878 and Paris 1878. Walter A. Donaldson, an American juror, praised Boston’s exhibit, noting ITT's strong showing and Perkins Institute as especially noteworthy while lamenting Massachusetts colleges Harvard and Boston University for weak representation.
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Paris
Boston
Vienna
Walter A. Donaldson
New York
Institute of Technology
Massachusetts
Harvard
Boston University
Perkins Institute
Salem Court Matters September docket figures
Salem notes the September sitting of the Superior Civil Court at Newburyport begins September 3 with 256 jury cases, 121 court cases, and 59 divorce filings. In district Court, 17 year old Italian immigrant John Dwyer was jailed 30 days and fined $5 for causing a disturbance on a picnic train and drunkenness.
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SaLtem
Superior Civil Court
Newburyport
John Dwyer
Boston
Centennial Grove
Farewell to Missionaries at Pilgrim Hall
A 2:30 p.m. meeting at the Congregational House marked the departure of forty nine American Board missionaries. Seventeen are already en route with six sailing from Atlantic ports for Turkey and India and eleven crossing the continent toward San Francisco or Vancouver for China or Japan. Twenty of the forty nine will return to previous work, while thirty head out for the first time to Turkey, India, China or Japan.
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American Board
Pilgrim Hall
Congregational House
Atlantic
Turkey
India
San Francisco
Vancouver
China
Japan
Boston
Cephalonia
Jeremiah Taylor
Daniel March
Two former employees arrested in assault on Estes Press watchman
Thomas J. Paine, night watchman at Estes Press on Summer Street, was attacked by Wade Cummings and Robert Brown, both nineteen and former building employees. They confessed after questioning. they planned robbery but fled after delivering blows, tying Paine and leaving him bound. Authorities from Station 2 pursued leads and secured arrests.
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Thomas J. Paine
Estes Press
Summer Street
Wade
Cummings
Robert Brown
Buckley
Morrissey
Station 2
Brown
Court Square
Paine
Captain Paine
Weld and Carroll Cups Races Off Marblehead
The Corinthian Yacht Club held the midsummer race over a triangular course near Marblehead. Minerva led from the start and won ahead of Chiquita and Papoose after an accident sidelined Papoose briefly. Gorilla and Alice chased closely as winds strengthened, with Minerva claiming Weld cup honors and Papoose contesting Carroll cup time.
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Corinthian Yacht Club
Marblehead
Papoose
Aug. Ay
Sprcrar
Minerva
Gorilla
Alice
Leeward
Chiquita
Papooe
Tinker’s Island
Preston
Swampscott
Cap‘ain Weson
Minerve Wa
Cadie
Ile Gortila
Winuwela
Goril
Windsor
Goria
Pepcoee
Cnastain Warner
Apees
Roopmcast
Topee
Oolum Ps
Anc
Hotels Guest List Includes Wide National Reach
A long list details guests at hotels across cities from San Francisco to New Orleans, including Parker, J. C. Foster. F. C. Gray. A. J. Fisher. W. R. Bliss. J. Henry Peters. H. Hartwell. and many others. The roster names individuals, spouses, and several organizations, reflecting travel or residence patterns with numerous U.S. towns and a few international entries.
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Newport
David M. Ranken
Troy
Henry Fairbanks
St. Johnsbury
F.C. Gray
Providence
Albert J. Fisher
Penn
M. W. Sheafe
St. Lo
Newve
Young
Bert S. Genareé
Voltin A. Davis
St. To
J. W. Brock
Mopiuelar
George R. Whiting
New Orleans
George CU
Lewis and Wife
Brooklyn
Chicago
R. Cuyler King
Atlanta
Quincy
C. H. Tarbell
Utica
Frank J. Batchelder
Concord
W. D. Baker
Woonsocket
RK. L
J. W. Greene
Bangor
G. W. Pulsifer
EK. H. Winslow
Taunton
Alden
Clinton, Ja
BF. G. Garmon
New York
L. Benson
George W. Moore
Hartford
H. Watkins
New Haven
W. C. Stone
John A. McDowell
Philadelphia
Julien
Lady Goldsmid
London
Richard Campbell
Kingston
G. R. Grant
Minerva Wins Weld Cup In Eastern Yacht Club Regatta
Minerva captained by C. H. Tweed wins the Weld cup after a close series across eight mile legs. Gorilla takes Carroll cup by a narrow margin under Sea W. rule. Papoose would have won under Eastern rules, with team leaders Buck Van Nostrand Harvey Seamens Hodgkins credited for a successful event.
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Alice
Minerva
Chiquita
Yorillia
H.M
H. M
C. H. Tweed
A. Hemenway
Papoose
Bayard Thayer
Gorilla
R. P. Carroll
P. D. Wheatland
H. M.S. Minerva
U. MS
MS. Minerva
Hull Yacht Club open race lines up major sailing powerhouses
Yachting fans noted the Hull regatta as one of Eastern waters best with many top yachts entered. Twenty four mile course set with starts for 40 footers at 11 80, 30 footers at 11 40, and second class at 11 50. Spectators welcome at the club house from 9 a.m. and detailed yacht lists provide names and owners for Special First and Second Classes including Alice Helen Papoose Gorilla Xara Minerva Nimbus Magic Albatross Lillian Shadow and others.
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Hull Yacht Club
Hull
FT. IN
Alice
Keel
P. D
James Means
Ees
Minerva
C. H. Tweed
Nimbus
J. J. Souther
Magic
E. C. Neal
Albatross
J. J. Henry
Lillian
C. V. Whitten
Shadow
Dr. J. Bryant
Crystal
E. J. Andrews
Mignon
H. Babson
Lone
J. S. Poyen
Veto
P. Pike
W. H W. Wilkinson
Breeze
George Mastiti
Malvena
A.J. Lovett
Kathleen
William Whitlock
Saracen
William P. Fowle
Harbinger
J. R. Hooper
Duchess
Wood Bros
Vee
White Fawn
W.C. Cherrington
Moondyne
Shaw Bros
Erin
John Cavanagh
Shark
Morton Prince
Bare Rock
Harding
Point Allerton
Regatta Opens in Onset Bay by Buzzard's Bay YC
The Buzzard's Bay Yacht Club hosts its second regatta in Onset Bay on Monday September 2 at 9 am. Entry is $1 for all yachts not exceeding 40 feet water line. Entries due by August 31 to E D Chase or George A Jones. Measurements, classes, sails, crew limits, and protest rules described. start line set between judges' yacht and a stake.
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Onset Bay
Buzzard’s Bay
N. Herreshoff
George A. Jones
Regatta Rules and Course Details for Offshore Yacht Races
The regatta outlines start intervals of five minutes with preparatory and class starts, optional fog or whistle substitutions, and judges' boat passes. Prizes allocate 60 25 and 15 percent of entrance fees for four or more starters, 75 25 for fewer. Courses details list buoy routes for Classes A to Fourth, ranging from six to nine miles, ending at the judges' yacht. The committee reserves full power to decide any questions.
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Onset Island
Hog Island
Rocky Point
Mashnee Island
Onset I Sland
Regatta Committee
D. Chase
A.T. Marshall
M. N. Bray
George A. Jones
Fran& Sherman
Sail-off for Linton trophies won by White Fawn
Warymouts August 29 sailors race the Monatiquot Yacht Club first class boats off Fort Point. White Fawn captured the trophy with Actual time 48 minutes 45 seconds and corrected time 25 minutes 5 seconds.
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Warymouts
Monatiquot
Fowle Considers Race With Kathleen for Sport
In Manbleread on August 29, W P Fowle owner of the 30 foot Sara cen discussed a match race with Kathleen. He said he races for sport and has never failed in a match race but will consult his Corinthian crew before a final decision.
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Manbleread
Specral
W. P. Fowle
Saracen
Kathleen
Pleon Yacht Club Race Ends With Don Dominating Special Class
Marblehead reports Pleon Yacht Club sail-off results with Don taking the special class cup after leading from start to finish off Corinthian Point. Edith wins first class keel, Shiela secures second class keel, and Reba tops second class centreboards. Minna finishes close behind Don in the special class.
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Marblehead
Pleon Yacht Club
Corinthian Point
Don
Minna
Edith
Shiela
Midge
Estelle
Reba
Mamie
Gem
M. H.M.S. H.M.S. Don
Blaney & High
J. H. Norris
G. Sleeper
OLE Lias
W. B. Jackson
H. L. Jackson
Fatello
E. Pierce
Cenitreboards
Reba, Palmer & Poole
J. W.dunlap
J. F. Taylor
Great Head Yachtsmen Host Minstrel at Club House
The Great Head Yacht Club staged a minstrel show for members, cottagers, and visitors from Boston and beyond last evening. Highlights included gilded oars gifted to the Galena crew and floral bouquets for several cast members. Tonight will feature a repeat performance with club events planned for September and a moonlight sail slated for Friday September 6 at 7 30.
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Great Head
G. Poole
C. G. Bird
A. W. Torrey
George Savary
Crapo Movement Conference Meets at Parker House
A conference of the friends of the Crapo movement was held at the Parker House yesterday to discuss campaign progress and suggest measures and methods.
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Friends of the Crapo Movement
Parker House
Street commissioners lay out Bushnell and Rowena as public highways
Dorchester district Ashmont streets Bushnell and Rowena are officially designated public highways by the street commissioners. Labor Day will see closures of the post office and sub-treasury. Pugilist John L. Sullivan visited police headquarters to greet the Board of Police Commissioners, seemingly unsure of his purpose. Shawmut Universalist Church plans to open next Sunday with Rev. G. L. Perin preaching. Pinafore tickets are ready for sale at the Boston Theatre, and Atkins on Dexter’s juvenile troupe is expected for a Saturday performance.
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Bushnell and
Rowena
Ashmont
Dorchester
Post Office
Sub-Treasury
John L. Sullivan
Board of Police Commissioners
Shawmut Universalist Church
G. L. Perin
Boston Theatre
Moral of the Tale in a Tavern Letter
A ConsTANT READER questions Taverners view of moral turpitude. The letter contrasts a hungry tramp stealing chickens with two amateurs in a modern theft, arguing that well bred youths imitate outcasts and may be no more honest than professional thieves. It laments corruption among young New Englanders and seeks clarity.
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Taverner
Court notices set for September trial sittings
The Courts Supreme Judicial Court announces that actions for trial at the September sittings may be handed to the clerk on or before September 4.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Generous Offer To Boston High School Graduates
The Murdock Liquid Food Company offers free six month stenography and typewriting instruction to 100 Boston high school graduates. Two sessions daily, fines for absences, and a potential $40,000 annual revenue per 100 completing the course. Apply August 31 and September 2 from 9 to 11 am.
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Boston
Murdock Liquid Food Company
Travels of Burditt and North to the North Cape
Messrs Burditt and North completed a Norwegian journey for Stoddard lectures visiting Trondheim and Hammerfest the northernmost towns and the North Cape. They photographed the midnight sun and plan to deliver a collection of photographs to Mr Stoddard after further inland travel aboard a steamer saluted by a German warship carrying the Emperor.
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Messrs
Burditt & North
Norway
Stoddard
North Cape
Trondhjem
Hammerfest
Arctic Ocean
Germany
London
Mr. Stoddard
Boston Conservatory Opens Fall Term Under Eichberg
The Boston Conservatory of Music begins its fall term on September 16 under director Julius Eichberg. The institution has grown in popularity and counts leading musicians among its supporters.
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Boston Conservatory of Music
Julius Eichberg
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Woburn
Council OF the Great Sun
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Salem Court Matters
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Brunswick
A. Gregor
Washington
Great Head Yachtsmen
Wall St
Siena
Graves & Sons
Waw Reins ST
E. C. Thompson
Old South
Bond & Son
State St
Boylston St
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