Grand Master Elected by Knights Templars in 1898 Conclave
Eminent Sir W La Rue Thomas of Kentucky was declared Grand Master by unanimous vote at Corinthian Hall during the Grand Encampment conclave. The session elected officers, announced a Pittsburgh 1898 next meeting, and concluded with Thomas’s gracious address and a celebratory telegram from Dansville commandery.
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Knights Templars
United States
Corinthian Hall
Masonic Temple
W. la Rue Thomas
Old Kentucky
McCurdy
Corinthian’ Hall
Henry B. Stoddard
Bryan
Tex
George M. Moulton
Chicago
Ill
Henry W. Rugg
D. D
Providence
R. I
William B. Melish
Cincinnati
H.wales Lines
Meriden
Conn
St. Louis
Thomas-elect
Grand Master Warren La Rue Thomas Kimball era Kentuckys new Knights Templar head
The article profiles Warren La Rue Thomas of Maysville Kentucky as the newly elevated grand commander of the Knights Templar succeeding McCurdy. Born 1845 in Elizabethtown, he grew up in Danville, attended Centre College, and built a lifelong career in life insurance with Mutual Life of New York. He held multiple senior posts within Kentucky Masonic bodies and the grand encampment, praised for leadership, jurisprudence, and advocacy for the Masonic Widows’ and Orphans’ Home. His reception with Maysville Commandery 10 and the Brunswick Hotel crowds is described.
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McCurdy
Thomas
Kentucky
Warren la Rue Thomas
Maysville
Knights Templars
Elizabethtown
Joseph H. Thomas
Amanda la Rue Thomas
Sir Knight Thomas
Danville
Centre College
Mutual Life of
New York
Kenttucky
Tennessee
Masons
Grand Lodge
Rand
Grand Council
Knight Thomas
de Molay
Louisville
Ryan
New Orleans
Chicago
Denver
Maysville Commandery No. 10
Brunswick Hotel
Latest Hotel Arrivals at Adams House and Parker Listings
A lengthy notice lists hotel arrivals across several properties including Adams House and Parker’s, featuring guests and couples from cities such as Waterford Connecticut Chicago Cincinnati Dayton Albany Hartford Bangor Buffalo New York Des Moines St Johnsbury Pittsburg Providence and more. Individuals named include C H Cavanaugh A J Brown J B Marling W E F Beeghley R L Shaw John J Walsh and many others with numerous Mrs. and Miss titles and spouses. The compilation reads like an ongoing society column of arrivals and affiliations across multiple hotels.
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Samuel Harford
Springfield
A. H. Woodman
Nashua
N. H
C. W. ‘Dodge
Rochester
N. Y
A. W. Hart
Bangor
W. C. Heyland
W. Harding
Buffalo
B. W. Gillespie
Auburn
N. Y. Parker
George E. White
W. B. Sale
William H. Saunders
P. M. Taylor
New York
Maude Everett
Waukesha
Providence
D. Berntein
J. Bernstein
Martin Sullivan
Pan Francisco
VY. Forest and Wife
Yet
Kansas
J. Yiuni
Foxcroft
Ge H. Baker
Dover
Chicago
Oung’s—F. A
Pui'man
George
F. W. Coburn
Houtton, Me
H. Fauntleroy
St . Paul
R.W. Bloede
Bal
Defenders and Vigilant Engage Off Shore in Race Finish Drama
Two sloop rivals battle eight knot breeze eight miles out with Defender gaining on Vigilant as both push to finish near the lightship. Defender’s new mast and taller club topsail impress while Vigilant labors in spray as wind eases, finishing at 4 10 08.
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Vigilant
Valkyrie
Lord Dunraven
Ace
Defender
Sandy Hook
Haff
Leeward
Rockaway
Herreshoff
Knights of Labor summons extra division aids named
The Knights of Labor headquarters issue Order No 3 calling for an extra division allegedly lacking from the chief marshal plan. The document lists named persons including Daniel Leonard as aids on the marshal's staff and indicates press handout distribution.
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Knights of Old
Marshal D. A. 80
L. J
Congress Street
Detroit
Knights of Labor
D. A
Daniel Leonard
Robert J Wins Free for All Pace at Fleetwood Park
Twelve thousand spectators watched Robert J regain form to win the free-for-all pace at Fleetwood Park beating Mascot and John R. Gentry in 2 06 1 4. Joe Patchen broke a sulky wheel and finished fourth as Robert J set a Fleetwood record. King Harry wins 2 21 class, lowering to 2 18 1 2 in second mile. Harbor trips aboard the Cygnus draw 700 plus passengers despite fog as Knights and ladies enjoy excursions from 409 Commercial Street.
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New York
Robert J
Fleetwood Park
Cleveland
Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
Mascot
Buffalo
Grand Stead
McHenry
Geers
Andrews
Gentry
Curry
Robert
North Carolina
Fleetwood
Patchen
Lynne Bell
Inron Bar
King Harry
Amton
Hartford
Geraldine
Jay Gould
Geérs
John R. Tes
B. S
Ashland Wilkes
Dame. Wood
Wedgewood
Desessssegers
Decelve
Miss Delmore
Austin’s Messenger
Bl. S
Patchen Wilkes
Josephine’ Young
Joe Young
V.s
Omen’s Lodge
Charlestown
R. W. John Soley, Jr
R. W. P. G. M. Henry Pierce
Masonry
America
Bunker Hill
King Solomon's Lodge
Benjamin Hurd
Warren
King Solomon’s Lodge
Paul Revere
Cygnus
Commercial Street
Knights
Boston
the Pines
Jamaica Way
Arnold Arboretum
Franklin Park
City Point
John Harvard
Oliver Holden
Charlestown Commandery
Sol
Sanford's Ginger Ad and Boston Subway Bid Notice
An advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger with medicinal brandy and urges readers to ask for it, then a Boston Transit Commission notice invites sealed bids for Section 2 of the Subway at Boylston and Tremont, detailing earthworks and materials with bid deadline September 19, 1895. Plans and contract forms available at the Beacon Street office. bids may be rejected.
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Sanford
Potter Drug and Comm. Corp
Sole Proprietors
Boston
City of
Boston Transit Commission
Boylston Street
Beacon Street
Mass
Boston Common
Boylston and
Tremont Streets
George G. Crocker
Cha
Charles H. Dalton
Thomas J
Knights At Carnival Of Venice
Immense crowd attends last night as Masons stage Carnival of Venice show. Magonic fireworks feature portraits of Warren La Rue Thomas. reception cheers. Tonight carnival continues with four giant Niagara Falls pieces and a free fireworks display before curtain.
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Masons
Venice
Knights Templars
Fize
Warren la Rue Thomas
R. E
Samuel C. Lawrence
Benjamin W. Rowell
Charles Co. Fry
William H. H. Soule
Albert L. Richardson
Dana J. Flanders
George W. Storer
Eugene A. Holton
Winthrop Messenger
James M. Gleason
Thomas M. Carter
Leonard B. Nichols
J. Albert Blake
J. Gilman Waite
Joseph W. Work
Charles T. Witt
William Robinson
Daniel W. Laurence
Joseph LI White
Eugene H. Richards
Herbert F. Morse
Henry G. Fay
Albert Geiger
J. Arthur Jacobs
Niagara Falls
New England
American Wringer Co. Advertises Home Goods Repairs
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city, manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
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Gonclave
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Grand Old State
Great Order
Order
Dansville
Blue Grass State
Pancroft
Brookline
Agnes K
Joseph ‘Austin Bancroft
Annapolis
Francis Street
Bicknell
Malden
William M. Bicknell
Black Wood
Everett
William Blackwood
Hood
Howse Am Stock
American’ House
Cunningham
Henry A. Mott
Mfg. Co
Kingston, N.Y
the Sunday Post
Sunday Post
Isun Das
Emock
Wereyyi
Ull
Cent Sunday Post
Cen
Robert J. Makes
Fleet
Wood
Navy Yard
Mallow Spn
Roger F. Scannell
K. B
JAS. B. Pepper
Lexington
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