Roses for Holmes on eighty fifth birthday
Oliver Wendell Holmes celebrated his eighty fifth birthday on August 29 by receiving friends and a gift of eighty five roses from Houghton Mifflin. He noted his correspondence as a bother, saying manuscripts and requests for criticism overwhelm him while praise is often sought for private letters. He may later publish his recollections dicted to his secretary, but no plans are set.
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Beverly
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Holmes
North Shore garden party and local social highlights
St Pauls Church workers held a garden party at William J. Fitzemeyer’s Crescent avenue grounds with lantern lighting and Knapp’s Orchestra. A collision near North Shore electric station killed a stray horse belonging to John Norris. Revere residents attended a Byron benefit concert managed by Lawrence Neebe featuring Frank J. Keenan, Blanche Ring, Rita Barteaux, David Lithgoe, Laura Wood, James Walker, Harry Ballou, and others. New Winthrop ballroom hosted a testimonials evening for Frank A. Perkins and Charles M. Tighe with gifts and speeches by S. J. Byrne and attendees including local cottagers and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Beachmont
William J. Fitzemeyer
Crescent Avenue
Knapp
Boston
Lynn
John Norris
North Shore
Sullivan
Revere
Postal Service
Byron
Lawrence Neebe
Frank J. Keenan
Blanche Ring
Chauncey Alcott Company
Rita Barteaux
David Lithgoe
Laura Wood
James Walker
the Cadets
Harry J. Ballou
W. Tyler
Marion Fowler
Winthrop
Oscar Neebe
Rosetta Key
Leon Collyer
May Floyd
Frank A. Perkins
Charles M. Tighe
Mamie Learnard
Perkins
Tighe
S. J. Byrne
Mr. Byrne
Fred McDonald
August Seaver
Theodore P. Grant
Joseph J. Heilbrun
Elmer E. Randall
Eugene Ireland
George E. Mack
Wedding of Miss Lizzie Wilson and S M Jones at Malden
Miss Lizzie Wilson of Charlotte town P E I wed Mr S M Jones of Malden in Malden last evening with Rev Isaac Melish officiating. The couple received many costly presents and plan to reside at No 7 Hamlet Place Malden after a short wedding trip.
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Malden
Lizzie Wilson
Charlottetown
Strikers Happy as Mills Reopen. Exodus of Workers Slows
In New Bedford August 29, strike tension eases as Bennett and Columbia mills resume with about one third of card and picker room workers back. Twenty four collectors depart for cities including Providence and Boston while mules slowly restart. Labor leaders from D T Leon of New York and Richard McGuy of Olneyville plan talks to bolster local efforts.
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New Bedford
Mass
Bennett and Columbia Mills
Card and Picker Room Association
Weavers
Providence
Pawtucket
Waltham
Holyoke
Lowell
New Haven
Worcester
Manchester
Lawrence
Woonsocket
Boston
Bennett Mill No. 2
No. 1
D. T. Leon
New York
Richard McGuy
Olneyville
R. I
Vanderbilt couple's rift sparks separation talk in Paris
A New York dispatch reports renewed rumors of a legal separation between William K. Vanderbilt and his wife. Names linked include Nelly Neustretter as a figure in the discussion. The split traces to last spring when their party on the yacht Valiant dispersed in the Mediterranean. Mrs Vanderbilt has been in England and Deauville, while Vanderbilt remains in Europe. The wife, a Mobile Smiths descendant, is described as handsome and gracious to friends.
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New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Paris
Mobile
Vanderbilts
Vanderbilt
Newport
Murder of John Hifron in Woonsocket
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on August 29 authorities conclude John Hifron was murdered after being found with a fractured skull on the New York and New England tracks near the River Street bridge. An autopsy and witness claim the railway accident theory is disproven and indicate foul play.
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Woonsocket
R. IL
John Hifron
New York & New England
River Street
Louis Grandpre
Arnold Street
Pascoag
Woonsocket Station
Independence Race Card Full of Finishes and Delays
Two unfinished races from yesterday plus three new events highlighted the fast track at Independence. Vyzant captured the carried over 2:45 trot while Badge won the 2:45 pace as Onoqua and Princess Eulalie faced little opposition. Vera Capel swept two heats of the 2:20 pace in 2:11 and 2:11 1/4, with Silver Dick taking the third heat as darkness ended the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Vyzant
Badge
Onoqua
Princess Eulalie
Vera Capel
Silver Dick
Embezzlement Arrest in Somerville Over Furnituretheft
An inspector's officer arrested 28 year old Josephine Harrington in Somerville yesterday afternoon on a warrant for embezzling furniture valued at 97 dollars from Kittie F Dea. The item was taken from 18 West Dedham Street on January 15 and Dea accuses Harrington of the removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Josephine Harrington
Kittie F. Dea
Dedham Street
Kittie Dea
Joephine
Edward P Jones Arrested for Embezzlement in Boston
Edward P Jones of Woods Hall was arrested at his home by Inspector Burke on a warrant charging embezzlement of property valued at $50 from Frank S Morrison. Jones was brought to Boston last night and committed to the Tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Jones
Woods Hall
Inspector Burke
Frank S. Morrison
Jones
Boston
Winthrop Parade Hopes Rise Despite Hotel Raid
Winthrop residents prepare for a coaching parade amid a hotel raid case in East Boston Police Court. Town votes tonight on police funding as Highlands streets and Leighton House decorate, with route changes noted on the town map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
New Winthrop Hotel
East Boston
Highlands
Leighton House
Fall River Dealer Boosts Post Against Newspaper Tyranny
A Fall River dealer recounts boosting the Boston Post after Globe and Herald agents allegedly refused Post distribution. He reports sales rising from 4 daily papers to 1,145 on one Sunday and urges more copies to prove local resistance to perceived newspaper tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Globe and the Herald
Fall River
Grand Republic
Globe and Herald
Cunningham & Smith
J. Frybrs
Reporter Letter on Local Paper Trade in South End
A reader from Union Park Street recounts a conversation between two newsboys on Washington Street near Dover about their papers sold that morning. They list sales of Heralds Globes and Posts, illustrating competition and local newspaper demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Washington Street
Dover
J. C
Wakefield poet John Sullivan Eaton dies at 79
John Sullivan Eaton, famed Wakefield poet and historian and longtime Boston and Maine railroad passenger and ticket agent, dies at his home on Main and Salem streets after months of illness. A former Representative in the General Court in 1858, he served the town in various roles and was a well known public figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
John Sullivan Eaton
Main
Salem Streets
Boston & Maine Railroad
O Neil Climbs Old South Steeple Draws Crowd
The Post reports the former gubernatorial candidate Patrick F O Neil climbing the Old South steeple attracting large crowds. Passengers reading the account caused blockades on Washington, School and Milk streets as people sought a view. O Neil’s steeple work adds to his reputation as a public speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Old South
Patrick F O’neil
O’neil
Washington
School
Boston
Boston Mail Theft Revealed by Dying Boy Found with Checks
A Boston business building mailbox theft yielded $1600 in unindorsed checks when a dying boy admitted fishing letters from the box with a wire. He likely spent the money but kept the checks. A city missionary recovered and returned the checks to the owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Miss Mary Lorden Weds Gregory T Canty at Sacred Heart
Miss Mary Lorden married Gregory T Canty in East Cambridge at the Church of the Sacred Heart yesterday. Rev Mahan officiated. James Canty was groomsman and Margaret Lorden bridesmaid. The bride wore white silk with lace and passementerie. reception at the couple's future Gore Street home in Boynton block. Broad attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lorden
Gregory T. Canty
Church of the Sacred Heart
East Cambridge
Father Mahan
James Canty
Margaret Lorden
Boynton Block
Gore Street
Boston Anti Lynching Rally At Faneuil Hall
Over eight hundred people gathered at Faneuil Hall in Boston to protest white lynching of African Americans in the South. The meeting, largely attended by colored women, featured remarks from William Garrison Walker and Rev Dr A A Miner, with resolutions denouncing lynching and calling for shared responsibility in the violence.
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Boston
Faneuil Hall
South
Edward E. Brown
Clement G. Morgan
Henry W. Blair
Mary A. Livermore
Father Scully
Garrison E. Walker
A. A. Miner
Bishop Tanner
William Garrison Walker
W. H. Scott
R. T. Hurley
J. Howell
Eleventh Massachusetts Infantry Holds 17th Reunion at Downer Landing
Eleventh Massachusetts Infantry Veteran Association met at Downer Landing on Aug. 29 marking the 32nd anniversary of the second Bull Run fight. About eighty members with families attended. Officers elected: President Aaron Bradshaw, VP David Pike, Secy Treas Gustavus B Hutchinson. An executive committee named for the Third Corps reunion at Hadley on May 5, 1895.
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Downer Landing
Eleventh
Massachusetts Infantry Veteran Association
Bull Run
Aaron Bradshaw
David Pike
Gustavus B. Hutchinson
Charles H. Sullivan
George T. Doherty
Edward Moshier
Daniel H. Harmon
Frank Weston
Charles H. Speare
Francis French
Albert Ormand
Thomas F. Bailey
Third Corps
Hadley
Mass
George Clark, Jr
G. B. Hutchinson
Frank Thompson
Company A
Thomas Fallon
Omipeey D
Company K
Fort Wayne Races Celebrate Fast Track and Close Finishes
Fine weather drew a large crowd in Fort Wayne Ind as the track stayed fast and times improved. John R Gentry won the 2 10 pace with a smooth drive while the 2 21 trot finished by Piletta in straight heats. Directly off the reel captured the 2 year old pace and Salisbury stable took the 2 16 trot with Expressive yielding a new record by half a second after a tight six heat race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
John R. Gentry
Piletta
Axville
Billy Bolton
Salisbury
Little Black Wonder
McDowell
Expressive
Gertrude
Prince Herschel
Gil Currys Feat At Vermont Breeders Meet
Five thousand spectators watched Gil Curry break every Vermont State record in the free-for-all race at Rutland. He shattered the mile kite track mark on the half mile course by one second, clocking a mile in 2:14.
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Rutland
Vermont Breeders’ Association
Gil Curry
Vermont
Cambridge Youth Patterson Held Over for Barn Fire Trial
In Cambridge District Court yesterday noon, 17 year old William Patterson faced charges over a barn fire near Adel Fitch's home at 719 North Avenue. Witnesses testified Patterson contradicted himself about being in Penney's woods, ran when arrested, and a motor man placed him near the scene around midnight. Patterson remains free on $500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patterson
Cambridge District Court
Adel Fitch
North Avenue
Patterson
John J. Scott
Almy
Scott
Lucy
Division 1
Penney’s Woods
Comerford
John P. Murphy
West End
Cambridge
Murphy
Print cloths jump at fall River market
Print cloths rose to 27 8 cents this afternoon, up 1 16 cent from yesterday. Manufacturers blame curtailment uncertainty for small dealers paying the higher price, arguing the rise is unhealthy due to surplus stock. Mills will likely stay closed until stock on hand is depleted and prices firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Bomb traced in Natick blast near boarding house
Natick police and State Detective J A Bean trace the bomb blast that damaged Hiram P Ring s boarding house on Monday night They locate the gas pipe securing place and the procurer s name The powder is accounted for An arrest is expected in a few days Ring says he was targeted for his A P A beliefs Walcott Co factory workers deny sympathy with the act and condemn the violence while noting Armenians are filling positions but pledge to pursue their rights lawfully
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Walcott & Co
Comte de Paris Weak as Pain Mounts in London
Aug 29 London dispatch reports the Comte de Paris has great difficulty taking food and suffers much pain. All family members are at his bedside as his condition is watched closely by attendants and physicians.
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London
Comte de Paris
O'Brien Hurling Club Sets $100 Stake For Boston Game
J. J. Rennie of the William O'Brien Hurling Club met a Boston Hurling Club representative. Boston man did not appear. O'Brien club clarifies their lowest stake was $100, not $50, and that they will play Boston on any date for $100 a side.
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J. J. Rennie
William O’brien
Boston Hurling Club
Bostons
O’brien
Shamrock Hurling Club to Host Labor Day Tournament
The Shamrock Hurling Club held a meeting in their hall at the corner of D and Bowen streets South Boston and decided to run a friendly tournament at Congress street grounds on Labor Day afternoon. They will also stage an evening entertainment in their hall with prominent speakers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Leighton House
Shamrock Hurling Club
D and
Bowen Street
Boston
Congress Street
Town Meeting Approves $40,000 School Loan Plan
In Watertown on Aug 29 a brief town meeting approved borrowing about 40,000 for a school house loan. The plan calls for 1000 dollar notes at 4 percent interest, repayable 2000 dollars yearly.
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Watertown
Young Boston suspect arrested in break and enter case
William Malone aged 14 of 308 Broadway South Boston was arrested on a warrant charging breaking and entering the dwelling of Mrs Annie Campbell at 110 Gold street and larceny of an eight dollar gold watch. The watch has been recovered by police.
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William Malone
Broadway
South
Boston
Annie Campbell
Gold Street
Nellie Shine Still Missing After Disappearance
No trace has yet been found of Nellie Shine who vanished Tuesday night from the residence of T. H. Woods on Sylvan Terrace West Newton as a patrol wagon awaited to take her to the station house.
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Nellie Shine
T. 8. Woods
Sylvan Terrace
West Newton
Death of James Higgins From Fall at 7 Boston Street
James Higgins aged 43 died at City Hospital yesterday from injuries after falling from a third story window at his home 7 Boston Street South Boston early Tuesday morning.
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James Higgins
City Hospital
Boston Street
South
Boston
Patrick Murray Admitted After Stable Fall Injures Ribs
Patrick Murray of No 2 Lenox Street Highlands was admitted to City Hospital yesterday afternoon for fractures of several ribs after falling from the left of a stable on a maden street while hay was being loaded.
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Patrick Murray
Lenox Str Highlands
Mpden
Toothache Cure Ad by Dr Thurlow Nervine
An advertisement touts Dr Thurlow's Electric Nervine as a universal toothache remedy usable even for babies. It claims instant, harmless relief, prevents decay and extractions, and endorsements from dentists, physicians, druggists, and the press. WEEKES CO and druggists will supply in any quantity.
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Weekes CO
New York Advertiser
Thurlow
Ward 24 Councilman in real estate duel with diamond merchant
Councilman George S. Robinson Jr. clashed with Alfred A. Marcus over a $400 note and alleged threats. Marcus showed a cut eye from the encounter, Marcus sought a peace bond via Judge Parmenter for Friday, while Robinson vowed to present his side.
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George S. Robinson, Jr
Ward 24
George Long
City Hall
Alfred A. Marcus
Robinson
Marcus
C. B. Southard
Rogers
Real Estate Exchange
Southard
Arrest Made In Horse Theft Case Involving Foley Goods
Yesterday Inspector Cogan arrested Howard McGlure on suspicion of stealing Fred T. Foley's horse and carriage worth 400 dollars. Foley left the team on Asylum street and McGlure, who boarded there, has not been seen in his usual haunts. The horse died after being found at Crescent Beach badly used. The police are pursuing other horse theft cases and plan to disclose progress soon.
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Cogan
Howard McGlure
Fred T. Foley
Foley
Asylum Street
McGlure
Crescent Beach
Damsel In Distress Ends With Theft On Washington Street
William Fitzgerald of Charlestown, walking home early, aided a panicked young woman who claimed danger. He escorted her to a car, then found his $100 diamond stud stolen. He notified police of the incident.
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William Fitzgerald
Mt. Vernon Street
Charlestown
Washington Street
Fitzgerald
Secretary Herbert and family visit Governor Brown
Secretary Herbert and Mrs Herbert called on Governor Brown and his wife at the Ocean House this afternoon. Tomorrow the Dolphin will sail at 7 am for West Island and then to Woods Hall and Boston.
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Newort
R. I
Secretary Herbert
Boy struck by trolley in Waterbury dies at scene
Waterbury Connecticut August 29 five year old Matthew O Meara was instantly killed at eight o clock tonight by a trolley car on the East Main street line the accident occurred in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury, Conn
Matthew O'Meara
No Job No Pay Card Warns Intelligence Offices
The police and literary bureau issued large cardboards warning intelligence offices about a new state law. It prohibits taking money from job seekers unless the agency provides the offered employment. If a job ends within ten days through no fault of the seeker, five-sixths of the employer’s sum must be returned. The measure enforces strict compliance and may drive license revocation if posted notices are not displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Intelligence Office
Bikers at Lowell Electric Meet Sees Dunham Sweep Events
About 1200 people attended the Y M C A Athletic Association’s second electric light meet at Riverside Oval. J H Dunham of Lowell won the one mile in 8 2 6 seconds and the half mile. he also took the one mile handicap in 2 31 5. A F Wisner of South Natick won the two mile handicap with B W Pierce and L N Walleston placing. J F McCarty and A Y Fuller also earned podium spots in the day’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Y. M. C. A. Athletic Association
Riverside Oval
J. H. Dunham
J. F. McCarty
North Andover
A. Y. Fuller
Malden
A. F. Wisner
South Natick
J. C. Weteee
A. S. Lowden
Concord
L. N. Walleston
Newburyport
B. W. Pierce
Linden
Slavin deposits £1000 for heavyweight challenge money
Paddy Slavin, the heavyweight pugilist, placed £1000 with Sporting Life today as part of a challenge to Jackson and Corbett. He seeks £3000 a side and the largest purse offered in England or America for the winner of their bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paddy Slavin
Sporting Life
Jackson
Corbett
England
America
Boy Bitten by Dog While Peddling Veggies in Melrosh
George Freeman of Everett, 14, was badly bitten in the leg by a dog on the premises of F. G. Plummer on Adams street. He was cauterized and sent home after the injury while peddling vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrosho
George Freeman
Everett
F. G. Plummer
Adama Street
Peanut Roaster Sparks Brief Portland Fire
An overripe peanut roaster caused smoke and a small blaze on Portland street this morning. Fire crews from stations 1 to 132 were dispatched and extinguished the fire with only trifling damage reported.
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Portland Street
Prize drills underway at Pythian campment event
Washington August 20 report notes nine thousand Knights participated in the prize drills review this afternoon at the Pythian encampment with crowds observing the proceedings.
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Washington
Pythian
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Eleventh Infantry
Rueter & CO
Billy Patterson
Natick
Comte DE Paris Weak
Hurlers
City Hall Ave
Washington St
W. L. Douglas
Councilman
Herbert
Apollo Garden
St. Fase
Mary J. Dore
Dorchester
Margaret Donahoe
SS. Peter and Paul
Mary Glynn
East
William Hodnett
Cathedral
George Tobin
Immaculate Contecton
Annie L. Britton
Gloucester
Newell
Patrick Maguire
James Ormond
M. M. Cunnilff
P. Manning
Father Ford
B. F. Keith
West Ossipee
N. H
Eddy Whitehouse
Henry Whiting
Young Whitehouse
Edgar Whitehouse
Whiting
Slavin
Japan
Vienna
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