Oliver Wendell Holmes Birthday Visits and Gifts
Amy Robsart recounts Oliver Wendell Holmes marking his 83rd birthday with friends, roses, and gifts at Beverly Farms. The Autocrat of New England remains lively, welcoming visitors, reading cards, and sharing smiles as family, publishers, and admirers send tributes and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Robsart
Beverly Farms
Dr. Holmes
Oliver Wendell Holmes
New England
Sarah Orne Jewett
Miss Jewett
Annie Fields
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Emerson Chamberlain
Russell Sturgis
Amanda Calef
Policy Raid Nabs Eight At Tremont Street Shop
Officers from Station 10 conducted a raid on a policy shop at 916 Tremont Street seizing policy materials and arresting eight men for being present where gaming implements were found. The arrestees named Daniel Wilkins 30 Weston Street John Murphy 35 Washington Street John Donlan 32 Northfield Street Michael Hurley 31 Cabot Street George Forsyth 31 Upton Street Morris Vaughn 35 Cambridge Street John J McManning 34 Northfield Street James Marshall 32 Tremont Street
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Station 10
Tremont Street
Daniel Wilkins
Weston Street
John Murphy
Washington Street
John Donlan
Northfield Street
Michael Hurley
Cabot Street
George Forsyth
Upton Street
Morris Vaughn
Cambridge Street
John J. McManning
James Marshall
Painter Horace Tucker Returns Home After Disappearance
Cambridgeport artist Horace Tucker, who was reported missing from his Franklin Street home, returned Monday night. He offered no explanation for his sudden absence, leaving his anxious wife and family relieved by the reunion.
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Horace Tucker
Cambridgeport
Franklin Street
Young Man Arrested in Break In Case
Charles Hoffvar, 19, of Boston Street South Boston, was arrested by Division 1 police for breaking and entering the dwelling of Charles Arkins at 181 Salem Street. In his possession were 32 skeleton keys and 27 pawn tickets for watches, jewelry, and other articles, police say.
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Charles Hoffvar
Boston Street
Boston
Division 1
Charles Arkins
Salem Street
Greenhalge Supporters Plan Stronger Organization
Mr Greenhalges active backers push for thorough party organization to advance his candidacy. They say the Lowell man’s boom has lacked leadership and relied on loose groundwork, with efforts mostly to keep caucus roads open. Now they aim to mobilize force and create genuine sentiment amid Pillsbury trumpet blare.
Burglary at 138 St James Avenue Reported
Between noon and 1 PM yesterday two men broke into the dwelling house of Co. J. Bishop at 138 St James Avenue. The family was away in the country, making it impossible to determine the stolen goods. Suspects described as about 22 years old and 6 feet 7 inches tall. one wore dark clothes and the other light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. J. Bishop
St. James Aveflue
Unslaan Goliath and the Church Trial Echoes
The Rev. N. B. Thompson denounces public intrusion on private lives during a Campello sermon on church trials. He condemns sensationalism, urges decency in church discipline, and warns against mob instinct while defending personal integrity and the need to guard families from scandal.
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Brockton
N. B. Thompson
Campello
Adamant
Burlesque Court House Square
Scandal Corner
United States
Goliath
Storm Ravages North Shore Yachting Hub and Beachmont
A fierce coastal storm battered the North Shore, wrecking chimneys and damaging fruit trees, with Crescent Beach and Beachmont escaping the worst. Winthrop suffered heavy damage to yachts, moorings, and the landing stage, while the yacht Mystery drifted and sank after blocking a railroad line. Rescue efforts by BE B. Lewis and W. W. Flannagan saved several boats, and a grand Beachmont Signals Corps party at Parker Hall showcased resilience amid high winds. The Beachmont tennis tournament was postponed, and a large Second Brigade Signal Corps gathering at Parker Hall featured military parades, music by Buffam, and a well-attended grand march led by Sergeant C. W. Haton.
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Crescent Beach
Beachmont
Winthrop
Yacht Club
Mr. Co
Cobb
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
G. E. Leighton
Flora
Cann
Hermit
W. H. Stinson
BE. B. Lewis
W. W. Flannagan
State Street
Second Brigade Signal Corps
Parker Hall
Beachment
Buffam
C. W. Haton
H. W. Sprague
Co. W. Eaton
Alice Boyson
Stevens
Gardner
Beecer
Ladd
Maxwell
Ayer
A. Miller
Poisoning at Caucasus resort sickens over a hundred
At Shelesnovodsz in the Caucasus more than 100 summer visitors were poisoned by koumiss. Panic spread as the majority of guests fled the resort. only a few remained too ill to be moved.
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Moscow
Shelesnovodsz
Caucasus
Koumiss
Gallagher Pleads Likely Guilty in Bigamy Case
Charles Gallagher, charged with marrying two wives, was found probably guilty in the East Providence District Court and sent to the September term of the Supreme Court for further action.
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Providence
R. IL
Charles Gallagher
District Court of
East Providence
Supreme Court
Troublesome Electr ic Wreck Injures Pedestrian and Driver
A Roessle Brewing wagon backing from 60 Fynchon street was struck by a Jamaica Plain streetcar. The wagon sustained about $200 in damage and driver F Albrecht was slightly injured. Patrolman Richardson, on the car, injured his right knee.
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Roessle Brewing Company
Fynchon Street
Jamaica Plain
F. Albrecht
Richardson
Division 10
Opening of the Boston Public Schools 1898
The Boston public schools open on Wednesday September 6 1898 Entrance examinations are scheduled for Normal School September 5 at 9 am at Dartmouth and Appleton candidates for Boston High School diploma holders to appear September 7 High Schools September 6 and 7 at 9 am at respective High School houses Latin Schools examined September 6 at 9 am Boys Latin on Warren Avenue Girls Latin in Girls High School Room 4 Requisites equal to third class Grammar School and applicants must show a good moral character certificate from last attending principal
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Boston
Dartmouth and
Appleton Streets
United States
Warren Avenue
West Newton Street
Grammar School
Special Sunday vesper series at Boston Y M C U
The Boston Y M C U will host a September Sunday evening vesper series with four brief addresses by Rev. A D Mayo of Boston. Fresh from his thirteenth annual Southern ministry tour, he speaks on Coming Back From Vacation with topics on home life in the city school business and good citizenship across four Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Mayo
M. A
Boston
City bonds sale progress reported by treasury
The city treasury sold yesterday 21000 of the 20 year loan and received payment. A temporary loan sale of 20050 followed. Another sale of about 65000 of the 20 year loan is expected to bring payment soon. Treasurer records show 166000 sold and paid for the 20 year loan and 904100 of the temporary loan disposed of similarly.
Heart disease victim collapses on Tremont near Lenox
George P. Gidney of 16 Benton Street Highlands suffered heart trouble while walking on Tremont Street at Lenox corner about 5 40 last evening and collapsed. He was taken to his Benton Street home.
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George P. Gidney
Benton Street
Highlands
Tremont Street
Lenox
Union Picnic Postponed Again at Melville Garden
The Catholic Temperance Societies union picnic, delayed twice, is postponed again to Saturday at Melville Garden Downer Landing. The Cathedral Cadets have volunteered to perform a drill at the event.
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Catholic Temperance Societies
Melville Garden
Downer Landing
Cathedral
North Beacon Street Bridge Declared Safe by City Engineer
City Engineer Jack son vehemently denies complaints about the North Beacon Street bridge being unsafe. He states the structure was recently examined and found perfectly safe.
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North Beacon Street
Jackson
Stocks Rise as Advance Continues Amid Silver Bill Hope
The market closed higher with many stocks at top prices as bears covered losses. Sugar led gains, with Burlington and other names advancing. bond demand remained strong and gold imports steady. The American Waltham Watch Co declared a 4 percent semiannual dividend, payable September 18.
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New York
Shorts
Bears
Senate
Boston
St. Paul
Burlington
Erie
Reading
Lake Shore
Union Pacific
General Electric
Boston & Maine
Westinghouse
Pullman
Atchison
Clearing House
Sterling Exchange
London
Bank of England
Sterling
Shipping News and Almanac Update for August 30
Shipping notices list arrivals, clearances, and sailings. Vessels arriving include Lancastrian from Liverpool, Lewiston from Bangor, Sagadahee from Bath, Tremont from Portland, George A. Chafee from Gloucester, and State of Maine from St John. Cargo ships, schooners, and tug Scranton with barges Musconetong and Chenango also noted. Storm-related delay caused Isongfellow to turn back from Provincetown.
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Lancastrian
Parry
Liverpool
W. H. Lincoln & Co
Lewiston
Ingraham
Bangor
Sagadahee
Baker
Bath
Tremont
Craig
Portland
George A. Chafee
Godfrey
Gloucester
State of Maine
St. John
N. B
Yarmouth
N. S
Cherubim
Nelson
Newbern
N. C
Dorchester
Howes
Baltimore
A. M. Graham
Co. Austin
Sagadahoc
George C. Hills
Co. F. Williams
Trinick
London
Furness
Withy & Co
Olivett
McKay
Halifax
No Bi
Richardson & Barnard
McGray
John G. Hall & Co
Annie E. Booth
Wasson
J. H. Conant & Co
Amherst
Smith
Wolfville
Delong & Seaman
Arctic
Arenburg
Lunenburg
Whitney, Pousland & Co
Scranton
Musconetong
Chenango
Hoboken
Nantasket
Isongfellow
Provincetown
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Jay
Jack Gardner
Greenhalge
Unslain Goliath
Parson Thompson
North Shore
Poston Stock Exchange
Cb& N
Ny&ne
Do Inc
Bost &Alb
Bost & Law
Bost
Ri&p
Law & C
Italne
Ny&nek
NA & H
LE &W
Ps&p
West End
Wis
Bost & Mont
Butte & Bost
Am Bell
Peenee
U S
Bay Tate ‘Gas
Wayne
N.Y. Consolidated Stock Exchange
Consolidated Stock Coxchange
Bosto
NEW York Stock Sales
Oor
Canada South
Ches & Ohio
del & Huderee
L& Ter
D&t
LE & W
Lewis & Nash
Missouri Pac
Ohio
Alb & Ch
Jensus
North Western
We Rich & WP
Rock Island
Gost
Southern Pac
St Paul
U P
D& Eee
Western Union
W & LE Pref
Shipping News
White Star Line
U. S
Royal Mail
Queenstown
Teutonic
Majestic
Atlantic
E. A. Adams & CO
State St
Corner Broad St
Red Star Line
Antwerp
BP. A. Adams & CO
Cor
Broad St
Leyland Line
Philadelphian
Bostonian
W. Af. Dinowa
Lia State Stree
Nces
Warren Line
Testo
Kansas
Angloman
Warren & CO
Sfollowa
Milk Street
Cunard Line
Goston ' Fri
Scythia
Cephalonia
Catalonia
Q’ Wharf
Bothnia
Pavonia
Instown On
England
Ireland
South
Alexander M
Oe Vee Young
Middli-ag
Pene
Parker
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
Mass
National Medical Association
Canover
U. S. Army
Su Lea
Kilby Street
American Line
Southampton
Paris
Berlin
Empress Dock
Havre
International Navigation CO
Bowling Green
L. H. Palmer
Old State Liouse
Walifar
Charlottetown
North Side
Lewis Wharf
Savannah
And
Savanna
Ste
Amship Co
New York & New England Railroad
Metropolitan Steamship Company
Sound Lines
Ocean Steamship Company
Central Railroad of Georgia
Florida & Western Railway
Georgi
Florida
South Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
Agt
Washington St. Richardsc
Ware
Sampson
Central Ry
Washington Sh IN
Barnard
Agts
Atlantic Are
India Wharf
Oo. F. WL
Stanship
Gisel
East Lesson
Siener
Custom House
Milk St
Imead
Agenc
Devonshire Stree
Merchants & Miners Transportation Ga
Thureday
Tenn. & Ga Air Line
Atlantic Coast and Seaboard Air Line
Kanawah
Baltimore& Ohio
Cumberland Gap
Norfolk
J.C. Whitney
Traffic Mgr
North Atlantic Steamship Co
Atlantic Ave
Port Hawkesbury
Pictou
Carroll
Worcester
Cane Breton
Prince Edward Island
L. i. Palmer
Rk. B. Gardner
Man
Old State House
Atlantic Av
Clyde Steamship CO
Great Southern Freight
Charleston
Ea River
Pointe
J. A. Flanders
Theo. G. Eger
Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Line
Spanxton
Long Wharf
Philadelphia
Arthian
Charienevon
Savannan
Willingtor
Perne epHly
F. P. Weng
Ae T. Long Wharf
E. B. Sampson
Mgr
Fizke
OLD Colony Railroad Company
Busness
J. M. Washburn
Commonwealth OF Assactiu
Suffolk
Arthur T. Scammon
County of
Jay LB
Crawford
Sears Building
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