Electricity Photographed Reveals Vanishing Fluid Theory
DONDON Aug. 29. Lord Armstrong has photographed electricity showing it as a vortex movement rather than a fluid. The images demonstrate exact positive and negative pole differences and how discharges behave near opposing discs. The feat challenges long held beliefs and promises new methods to study and control electrical phenomena.
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Dondon
Lord Armstrong
Europe
Gilbert
Colchester
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Grey
Wehler
Edison
Roentgen
Tesla
Brave 14 year old rescues drowning men at the pond
In a dramatic pond accident Hayden died after entangling with a painter. Walsh and Gabrine struggled to swim but failed. John Humphries, a 14 year old rower, bravely steered his small punt toward them. He grabbed Walsh by the hair and held on as water poured into the boat.
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John Humphries
Gabrine
Johnnie Humphries
Walsh
Humphries
Heroic Rescue After Boat Mishap In Boston City
Walsh, a carpenter from Boston Street, was rescued after others helped and boats appeared in the water. Captain Thomas Burches and Fireman Lord aided Walsh until consciousness returned and he was sent to hospital. Bodies of two companions were recovered. Hayden’s wife and children are left. Gabrine, a bartender, had resided above the store. Johnnie Humphries’ brave act sparks hopes for a Humane Society medal.
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Walsh
Thomas Burches
Police Department
Lord
Glenmere
Hayden
Gabrine
Haydens
Barrett Street
Boston
Boston Street
Little Johnnie Humphries
Humane Society
Man says captain eloped with his wife from New York
Ellis E Penrose of 21 Mott street reports his wife May vanished after leaving a note saying she went to Franklin Park with Captain Edwin J Conham of the American Volunteers at 22 Dover Street. Neighbors claim the captain left with two valises containing May's clothes and they have not returned.
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American Volunteers
Ellis E. Penrose
Mott Street
Penrose
May
Franklin Park
Edwin J. Conham
Dover Street
Dwight Street
Mr. Penrose
Brockton
New York
Fire losses $75,000 at Pearl street factory
A disastrous six story factory at 478 and 480 Pearl street burned tonight in New York. Loss estimated at 75,000 dollars. Firemen confined the flames to the first building and prevented spread to the adjoining Five Points Mission.
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New York
Pearl Street
Five Points Mission
Subways to Train: Sixty West End Workers Began Instruction
The article notes 400 to 500 men entering the subway to be instructed in new duties at 9 o clock. Competent officials will supervise, aiming for thorough training and public safety. The Common area is praised as beautified, with smooth grass plots and relief from traffic congestion.
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West End
Park
Boylston
Repeats Charges in Fall River Contract Probe
A contractor claims a rival underbid by five dollars on a whole contract and recounts how a committee proposed a written concession. The committee unanimously declined the concession, citing fairness. The contractor asserts a $100 Fall River investigation and vows to spend far more to uncover the truth.
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Pany
Fall River
Malden Bribery Allegations Stir City Officials Fight
In Malden August reports center on alleged bribery in school seating bids. Bobrick of the Bobrick Company accuses improprieties in multiple cities and calls for inquiry. Locals urge investigation and a committee explanation, while Mayor Farnham may review the matter.
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Malden
Post
Bobrick
Bobrick Company
Lincoln School
Linden School
Butler
Chandler Company
Maiden
Fall River
Lowell
Lawrence
The
Gilman Street
Farnham
John
McKinley Attends Epworth Church in Cleveland
President McKinley attends divine service at Epworth Memorial M E Church in Cleveland aided by historian James F. Rhodes and his wife. The church is crowded, he meets a few well wishers, then returns to Senator Hanna’s home for a quiet evening dinner with Hanna and guests. Hanna denies his home name Windermere, calling it Glenmere.
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Cleveland, O
McKinley
Epworth Memorial M. E. Church
James F. Rhodes
Rhodes
Hanna
Senator
Alger
W. H. Corning
J. F. Whitelaw
T. W. Burnham
M. T. Hervick
8. T. Everett
One Dead Four Injured In Erie Passenger Train Crash
An Erie passenger train traveling 65 miles an hour struck a wagon outside Buffalo, killing Melville H. Valentine and severely injuring Weider family members and George Cole. Mrs. Weider and George Cole were in grave condition. The crossing party began to cross after a freight train passed and did not hear the approaching passenger train.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Erie
Melville H. Valentine
Emmet Football Club Excursion to Plym outh Rock on Putnam Steamer
The Emmet Football Club of Chelsea held its first annual excursion to Plym outh Rock aboard the steamer Putnam. About 000 excursionists sailed from the Charles town bridge at 9 30 AM and arrived at 2 PM, remaining ashore nearly an hour to visit historic sights and the Pilgrim Fathers rock. Piper Kenney played Irish airs while on the rock and the St Patrick Brass Band provided music throughout the voyage. A city ovation greeted the party on the return.
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Emmet Football Club
Chelsea
Plymouth Rock
Putnam
Charlestown Bridge
Plymouth
Piper Kenney
St. Patrick Brass Band
Somerville
Gloucester
St. Patrick’s
Patrick Cronin
John McGuigan
Thomas Connolly
M. J. Finnerty
Patrick J. O’keefe
Boston
T. Donohue
Nellie Ryan
Nellie Lonergan
Grace Murry
Charlestown
Josie Ryan
Mary Walsh
Joe McGuire
John O’leary
Patrick Shine
O’connell
Mary Varley
Mark Anda
John Tully
James Boles
Michael Kenny
Brookline
James Donovan
John Caul
John Sullivan
John Edwards
Edward Colbert
L. J. Stanger
Connors
O’brien
J. H. Mack
John Shannon
Annie Kirk
Arthur Colbert
Cullen
Mary Daly
Julia Kuhene
Kittie Long
Daniel O'Neill
D. McCarthy
Misses Hanly
Annie Flynn
Malden
Mr. O'Callaghan
Madge O'Callaghan
Salem
Bernard McGrath
M. J. Collins
James Collins
Nellie
Lizzie
Minnie O’keefe
Kate Connell
Annie Reilly
Nellie Sullivan
Nellie Edwards
Annie Coogan
Maggie Walsh
Norah
Mary
W. Dingbat
D. Creedon
Joseph Connell
John Keefe
Patrick Hennessey
Kelleher
C. Sullivan
Bridget Knowles
Mary Kelleher
Mary Gainey
Margaret Ryan
K. A. Burke
Annie Kellek
Daughters of Erin
Maggie Ahearn
Maggie Murphy
Mary White
The
St. Rose Ladies’ Aid
John Egan
W. T. Ryan Honored By Hibernian Knights Division 43
Comrade William T. Ryan of the Hibernian Knights of Division 43, A. O. H., received an address and presentation yesterday afternoon from Commander John B. O'Higgins for his services to the Hibernian cause. Vice-Commander Patrick Ahern presented a certificate and diploma, with President Timothy J. Sullivan of Division 44 and Vice-President Edward J. McCauley among speakers. A large group of officers and attendees, including Messrs. O'Connor, McCarthy, Donoghue, and others, gathered for the event, with several women also in attendance.
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William T. Ryan
Hibernian Knights of Division 43
Hibernian
John B. O’higgins
Ryan
Patrick Ahern
Christening of the Baby at A. O. H. Boston Event
Division 4 A. O. H. Boston gathered last evening at Jeremiah McGilll cuddy residence on Charles street to celebrate the christening of a newborn Hibernian. Many tokens of goodwill were offered to the parents as music filled the gathering. Attendees included President T. J. Sullivan, Vice-President Colonel Roger F. Scannell, and numerous members such as James D. Gallagher Patrick J. Cronin Michael McGillicuddy D. J. Shea M. J. McGillicuddy D. J. McGillicuddy Michael T. Donoghue James P. Foley John B. O'Higgins P. J. Shea Dr. Colville Kennedy Captain Jeremiah M. Sullivan Wiliam Kelleher Thomas Walsh Thomas Guiney John Thompson William Fleming Edward J. Murphy and D. P. Murphy.
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Division 4
Boston
Jeremiah McGillicuddy
Charles Street
J. Sullivan
Roger F. Scannell
James D. Gallagher
Patrick J. Cronin
Michael McGillicuddy
D. J. Shea
M. J. McGillicuddy
D. J. McGillicuddy
Michael T. Donoghue
James P. Foley
John B. O'Higgins
P. J. Shea
Colville Kennedy
Jeremiah M. Sullivan
Wiliam Kelleher
Thomas Walsh
Thomas Guiney
John Thompson
William Fleming
Edward J. Murphy
D. P. Murphy
Di vision 2 A O H East Boston trip to Gloucester
The annual outing of Di vision 2 A O H East Boston to Gloucester aboard the steamer Gloucester drew a large Hibernian crowd. Warriors and chiefs from forty-seven divisions attended a banquet on board with patriotic addresses by William J. Cronin Charles McCarthy Felix Gallagher George J Lovett Thomas Arthur and D J Donovan.
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Boston
Gloucester
Hibernians
William J. Cronin
Charles McCarthy
Felix Gallagher
George J. Lovett
Thomas Arthur
D. J. Donovan
Gaelic instruction weekly session at Brigina Hall
The Gaelic weekly instruction was held yesterday afternoon in Brigina Hall at 45 Eliot Street. The classes were under the guidance of J. J. O Daly with assistance from John M. Doran P J O Daly James Drinan Michael A Hurley Eugene Lyne and helpers Miss Mary Corcoran and Miss Mary Leary contributed to the entertainment.
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Brigina Hall
Eliot Street
J. J. O'Daly
John M. Doran
J. O’daly
James Drinan
Michael A. Hurley
Eugene Lyne
Mary Corcoran
Mary Leary
Will Run Again Sprinters Christie and Donovan Set for Big Race
Walter Christie in Boston and Pi per Donovan in Natick prepare for a highly anticipated 100 yard showdown likely Sept 18 at Peabody. Backers include Mike Ahearn backing Christie against Donovan with about $200 a side at stake. Christie, now in Princeton training duties by mid September, has shown strong times on poor tracks, while Donovan, though not at peak, has regained rapid form.
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Walter Christie
Piper Donovan
America
Donovan
Brockton
Morris, Brown
Christie
Boston
Princeton College
Natick
Mike Ahearn
George B. Tinder
Peabody
Princeton
Brigand Robs Polop Gaiya Station Loots Treasury
Brigand Matt Saleta with about 200 followers raided Polop Gaiya government station in Hong Kong era reports say he captured officer Newbronner, killed a corporal, and looted $20,000 from the treasury. The town was burned and all structures destroyed as Saleta fortified at Inaman and threatened Sanda Kan against Europeans.
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Hong Kong
Matt. Saleta
Polop Gaiya
Newbronner
Soleta
Inaman
Sanda-Kan
Tragic kerosene blast burns two in Port Tampa City
In Tampa Florida Marie Valdez 14 and her mother Frances Valdez both died after Marie started a kerosene fire in the kitchen causing a explosion and flames that spread, destroying the Valdez home. A small boy also burned inside and his body has not been found.
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Tampa
Fla
Patchen Pointer Race Rescheduled at Charter Oak Park
Hartford Aug 29 The featured race between Joe Patchen and Star Pointer at Charter Oak Park will run Thursday afternoon instead of Saturday as previously scheduled. The decision announced today shifts the long awaited showdown to an earlier time with both equine rivals set to contest the track.
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Hartford
Conn
Joe Patchen
Star Pointer
Charter
Oak Park
Memorial Service for Captain Daniel W. Lee
Memorial services honoring Captain Daniel W. Lee who died at his Chelsea home were held at his residence. Rev. Francis W. Bakeman conducted the service with delegations from Loyal Legion Abraham Lincoln Post G A R Charlestown Theodore Winthrop Post 3% G A R Chelsea and Columbian Lodge of Masons. The body will be cremated at Forest Hills crematory today.
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Daniel W. Lee
Bellingham Street
Chelsea
Francis W. Bakeman
D. D
First Baptist Church
Loyal Legion
Abraham Lincoln Postil
Charlestown
Theodore Winthrop Post
Columbian Lodge of Masons
Forest Hills
Benzine Explosion Burns Clerk at Maxwell’s Pharmacy
Lynn August 29 Harry D Carter a drug clerk at Maxwell's pharmacy poured benzine between bottles when it exploded burning his hands and face He was taken to the hospital Dr Davidson said Carter would recover The blaze damaged the building by about 800 dollars
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Lynn
Harry D. Carter
Maxwell
Davidson
Carter
New England Amateur Rowing Association Meeting Postponed
Executive committee to meet at B A A clubhouse tomorrow at 8 p m. Spy Pond events next Monday feature 42 sports under Scottish Clans auspices with 50 prize for top all around athlete. Five mile run capped at 27 minutes with Pat Carroll Hjertberg Folsom McGunnigle Rushworth among trainees. Gideon Peirrie and Captain Tom Shields prep for heavy events and weight records draw world class athletes including Watson Clausen Marsh and Thompson.
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Pat Carroll
Ernie Hjertberg
Folsom
McGunnigle
Rushworth
Gideon Peirrie
Tom Shields
Peirrie
John P. Watson
John Clausen
William Marsh
Tony Thompson
Piper Donovan
Walter Christie
Lynching Supposed After Attempted Assault in Macon
Mrs. J Melvin Couch wife of a Manchester cotton mill engineer was attacked at 2 30 this morning by an unknown man. She fought back biting the assailant and was choked into unconsciousness. She survived the assault though injuries included a badly bitten wrist. Authorities fear possible lynching if the suspect is captured and identified as black or white.
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Macon
J. Melvin Couch
Manchester
Irish Evening at Dudley Street Opera House
Division 17 A O H to stage an Irish evening at Dudley Street Opera House on Sunday September 12. W J Walshe and his Irish scenic concert company will perform with a side programme. Walshe is a member of Division 8. Tickets have sold well and a full house is expected.
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Dudley Street Opera House
W. J. Walshe
Walshe
West End Subway Notice Opens Extended Line for Daily Traffic
The completed subway section from the Public Garden to Park Street will open for daily traffic on Wednesday. Subways will operate 6 a.m. to midnight with multiple routes including Allston Coolidge Corner and North Cambridge. A five cent admission, eight cent exchange checks, and limited items on board are described. dogs and sale of goods are prohibited.
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West End
Stpet’ Railway Company
Public Garden
Park 1
Ae Ae Wing Care
Allston
Coolidge
Alliston
Pearl Street
Cambridge
Arlington Heights
Cypress Street
Brookline
Huntington Avenue
Crosstown
Ashmont
Milan
Subway
S . Subway
Park Street
Widow Frances McFarland and porter Crowder in Kentucky case
Cincinnati dispatch reports Frances McFarland a 48 year old widow from Wapakoneta Ohio vanished with Pullman porter John Crowder. They allegedly sought a marriage license in Covington Kentucky but were refused. Crowder found at a hotel handling her baggage and McFarland detained at a depot. she to be tried for lunacy while Crowder faces forgery charges.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Frances McFarland
Wapakoneta
John Crowder
Crowder
Shot by Ralph Moore Kills Relative in Coatesville Trade
In Coatesville Pennsylvania on August 29 Ralph Moore fired a shotgun into four men during a quarrel. Ruben Segner died instantly while Victor Segner and brothers Charles and Benjamin Moore were wounded. Moore fled but was soon captured.
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Coatesville
Penn
Ralph Moore
Mortonville
Grand Tether
Ruben Segner
Victor Segner
Charles
Benjamin Moore
Young Moore
Miners rally at Finleyville to resist evictions
Pittsburgh August 29. Miners in the Wheeling division will hold two mass meetings in Finleyville to oppose eviction notices at Gastonville and other mines. They claim $9,000 in forfeited wages from a prior strike and vow to stay in houses until accounts are settled. Strike actions loom as Hazleton plans and gas coal contracts fuel unrest.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Wheeling
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Anderson
Hackett
Germania
Nottingham
Snowder
Gastonville
First Pool
Finleyville
Hazleton
Milnenville
van Wickes
Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre
American Wringer Co. closes stock after fire exposure
The American Wringer Company at Arch and 77 79 Franklin streets is closing out clothing wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers exposed to water in a recent fire. Those needing these goods can buy cheaply while supplies last.
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American Wringer Company
Arch
Franklin Streets
Bissell
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Continental Clothing House
M’kinley
Cleveland
Emmet Football
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W. T. Ryan
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Gaiya
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