Cunniff Enters Governor's Council Race Against Carroll
Municipal leader M M Cunniff abandons nonoffice stance to challenge Colonel Logan for a third term while opposing Alderman Carroll's influence in South Boston politics. He aims to curb Carrollism by contesting the executive council seat representing the expanded fourth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Cunniff
Cunniff
Governor’s Council
Lawrence J. Logan
Colonel Logan
Cunnin
Carroll
South
Boston
John B. Martin
Canniff
Executive Council
Alderman Carroll
Avery Named Chairman of Democratic State Convention Resolutions
Edward Avery of Praintree was yesterday chosen chairman of the committee on resolutions for the Democratic State convention meeting at Worcester on September 20. A three member sub committee including M. M. Cunniff Boston Charles D. Lewis Framingham and Alpheus B. Alger Cambridge formally agreed on Avery's selection. Avery has experience in party platform building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Avery
Praintree
Worcester
M. M. Cunniff
Boston
Charles D. Lewis
Framingham
Alpheus B. Alger
Cambridge
Washington Street
Avery
Ex Senator Sessions Takes Post as State Agriculture Secretary
Ex Senator William R. Sessions of Hampden assumed the office as secretary of the State board of agriculture in the Commonwealth building. He spoke with board members Bowditch and Hersey about staffing, arranging civil service hiring, and upcoming fall cattle shows and the December country meeting. Sessions will base operations at the United States Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Sessions
Hampden
State Board of Agriculture
Commonwealth Building
Messrs. Bowditch and
Hersey
Sessions
Civil Service Commission
United States Hotel
Prohibitionists Set Worcester State Convention Slate
Secretary Dyer reports 200 towns elected delegates and expects at least 1000 attendees for the Worcester meeting. The ticket appears to favor Edward Kendall for Governor and W H Earle for Lieutenant Governor with Kempton, Kilbon, and Sherman named for secretary of state treasurer and auditor, while John Blackmer is excluded. Reverend O A Farley is elected as a delegate from Sandwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Dyer
State Committee
Edward Kendall
Cambridge
W. H. Earle
Edward Kempton
Sharon
John Kilbon
Lee
W. W. Sherman
Lowell
John Blackmer
Springfield
O. A. Farley
Sandwich
Fatal Collision Near Wareham Narrows Claims Two Women
In New Breprorp on Aug 80 a wagon drawn by a frightened horse was struck by the Old Colony train en route from Boston to Wood's Hall. Mrs. James Wixon of Fall River, 75, was killed instantly. Mrs. EF Stanton of Onset Bay was seriously injured. The carriage and horse were wrecked. the horse died. Mrs. Wixon leaves two daughters and a son. An inquest will be held after the medical examiner arrives from Middleboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Breprorp
James Wixon
Fall River
EF. D. Stanton
Onset Bay
Wareham
Onset
Wareham Narrows
Old Colony
Boston
Wood’s Hall
Stanton
Sawyer
Fatal Explosion at Farm Threshing Scene Near Fut
Five farm workers at Lyman Curtis farm five miles east of Fut were battling a grain stacker fire when a steam boiler exploded. Daniel Steegar was killed outright. William Rockwood John Bennett and three young ladies were severely injured. Barns and crops burned. house and yard resembled a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Lyman Curtis
Daniel Steegar
William Rockwood
John Bennett
Trouble Ends As Utes Face Military Order At Ouray
Washington reports telegraphic instructions from the President and Interior officials to Colorado authorities and Fort Duchesne command to remove intruders from the Uintah and Ouray reservation. Colorow and followers are at Ouray Agency, while Major Leslie holds 800 head of cattle, and efforts seek return of horses and livestock with control of grazing lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Terry
Chicago
War Department
Randlett
Byrnes
Fort Duchesne
Colorado
Ranchett
Colorow
Ouray Agency
Chieta-Ouray
Indian Agency
Lesiie
Rangely
Leslie
Kendall
Actin
Muldrow
Interior
McFeeley
Adams
Uintah and Ouray
Bangley
Agent Byrnes
Atkins
War and Interior Department
Denver
Col
Glenwood Springs
Chapman
A. A
Phil Foot
Meeker
Foot
Brooks
John Ruskin Not Insane Despite Rumors of Illness
London report refutes claims of insanity concerning John Ruskin. His daughter confirms he is ill and traveling in Europe, taking manuscript proofs and planning a preface for Hortus Inclusus, with ongoing work on Modern Painters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Herald
London
John Ruskin
Conistone
Ruskin
Lake District
Lancashire
Continent
George Allen
Orpington
County Kent
Tunbridge Wells
Allen
Mr. Ruskin
Inquirer
Lie
St. Albans
Miss Ruskin
Caledonian Club at Oak Island Festivities and Races
The Caledonian Club of Boston held its thirty-fourth annual Oak Island picnic with 800 guardsmen and 7 000 to 10 000 attendees. Contests included running races, hammer and stone throwing, tug of war, and sword dancing. Prizes ranged up to 75 dollars. notable winners were John MacDougall, Archie Scott, and S. D. MacLean. The event featured a bagpipe contest judged in favor of Ireland Robert and concluded with dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Club of
Boston
Oak Island
Washington Street
Revere Beach & Lynn
William M. Strachan
Commonwealth
Ninth Regiment
Lindall
Scotia
Island of
Oaks
Eastern Railroad
Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Heen
Colonel Strachan
Aoclaeae
John McPherson
John MacDougall
John McDougall
D. MacLean
Thomas Aitken
T. F. MacLean
James Grant
Loys
Samuel Stewart
Charles Grant
Campbell
John Wightman
James Clark
Joseph Sinclair
Robertson
Thomas Buchan
William Robertson
S. D. MacLean
James J. Speir
James Law
Aurchie Scott
E. W. Johnson
Samuuel Stewart
Munro
Hitch
Kick
Archie Scott
Stein
E Johnson
H. W. West
J. A. MacDougall
E. Cage
D.maclean
Colin Macdonald
Robert Grant
George Martin
James MacDonald
A. Martin
D. Robertson
R. McCraken
Leuchars
J. B. Leuchars
A. MacFarlane
Pein
William Grant
Corinne
Strachan
B. Case
BF. Burns
John Cattanach
John MacDougel
Peter Sinclair
William Cameron
H. Whitlaw
Ageio Rankin
Burns
Elmira
N. Y
Peter Golden
F. H. Whitlaw
Aggie Rankin
Aggie
David Robertson
Queen Vicctoria
Royal Horse Guards
Robert McCraken
Her Majesty
First Life Guards
Qguards
Life Guards
M. E. Murphy
M. J. Slattery
R. B. Brown
T. F. Carney
G. Griffin
J. H. Fitzpatrick
Ireland
Robert
William
Duncan McLean
Knox and Lincoln Musical Association to Convene in Damariscotta
The Knox and Lincoln Musical Association directors announce a convention to be held in Damariscotta in the latter part of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RocktRap
Knox and Lincoln Musical Association
Damariscotta
Obituary notices for Samuel H. Clapp and Rev Enoch E. Chase
Samuel H. Clapp of Damariscotta Maine a traveler for William M Currier Co of Boston died suddenly of apoplexy at Hilton House Damariscotta Monday night He was formerly a trader in Maine and Massachusetts Rev Enoch E Chase of West Falmouth oldest Baptist minister in the state aged 83 died He graduated Waterville College 1828 preached in several New England towns and spent last seven years retired at West Falmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Clapp
Damariscotta
William M. Currier & Co
Boston
Hilton House
Maine
Massachusetts
Enoch E. Chase
West Falmouth
Waterville College
Colby University
Merrimac Valley Lawn Tennis Opens With Local Wins
Haverrinn August 80 Merrimac Valley lawn tennis tournament began under Haverhill Lawn Tennis Association auspices. Winners include F C Cheney over M A Taylor 6 3 6 3 and J Batchelder Bradford over R Eastman Lowell 6 3 6 4. Second round features Cheney of Lowell vs Irish of Lowell and Farrington of Lowell over G H Garter of Bradford 6 3 6 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverminn
Merrimac Valley
Haverhill Lawn
Haverhill
F. W. Pearl
Bradford
F. P. Cheney
Lowell
C. W. Irish
W. Farrington
G. H. Garter
Only a Pauper Samuel Bickford Dies in Meadow
Samuel Bickford 86 a town ward began a four mile walk from the town farm toward Asbury Grove. He vanished Saturday and was found dead Wednesday in a meadow near his home. Officials say exposure caused death and he was a pauper with no investigations likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torstrenp
Samuel Bickford
Asbury Grove
Bickford
Severe Salisbury Hailstorm Follows Afternoon Thunder
A severe hailstorm hit Salisbury and surrounding areas this afternoon, lasting about thirty minutes. Hailstones reached filbert size and caused noticeable damage, with accompanying wind and thunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H
Salisbury
Saratoga Race Day Closes Season In Fine Style
The Saratoga season ends with cool weather and a fast track as Referee wins the North American handicap steeplechase by a length over Wheatley and Tennessee. Terra Cotta takes the relief stakes in a two-length finish over Hypatia, in a day highlighted by strong crowds and close finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Sprcrau
Little Minnie
Harry Glenn
Litterell
Grey Cloud
Winchell
Thayer
Swarthmore
Tramp
Carey
Florimore
Grisette
Hypatia
Baldwin
Terra Cotta
Vincent
Wary
Doubt
Unite
Corrigan
Swift
Queen of Elizabeth
Royal Arch
Pat
Warwick
Mary Anderson
Tambourette
Chickahominy
Chance
Herbert
Colonel Owens
Kedor Kahn
Tidal Wave
Skobeleff
Jubilee
Bixby
Keder Kahn
Belmont
Tennessee
Wheatley
Hercules
Referee
Races Open at Charter Oak Park Grand Circuit Meet
Hartworp Conn Aug 29 The Charter Oak Park program features trotting and pacing races in 2:29 2:21 and 2:18 classes. Clara favored in 2:29 but faded. Favonia won most heats in 2:21 with David L. second. Ed Annan led the 2:18 pacing though challenged by Duplex and Cohannet. Time results list multiple horses and speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Oak Park
Hartworp
Conn
Clara
Favonia
David L
Ed Annan
Cohannet
Sallie C
Duplex
Ben Stanley
G. G
Billy Freer
John Murphy
M. Clara
L. H. Hurd
Ch. m. Jessie
JE. Turner
C. m. Camille
Bidell & Johnson
B. G. Bergen
E. F. Geers
A. H. Dore
W. BF. Ogden
G. m
Quinton
B. m. Favonia
C. N. Payn
G. David L
W. H. Mccarthy
Bik
Wallace
Races at Mystic Park Finish Unfinished Monday
Mystic Park completed yesterday races from Monday with Arthur H winning the special class in 2 42, Harry second, Unknown third. In the 2 32 class Sancho won in 2 57 with Ben Butler second and Robert D third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
Mystic Park
Arthur H
Harry
Unknown
Sancho
Ben Butler
Robert D
Fit Subjects for the Reform School Incident
Workmen found a newly built house disordered with spilled paint varnish and shellac. Woodwork gouged and walls damaged leaving much ruined. An investigation led to the arrest of three Cronin boys aged 7 to 11 who had prior damage records at the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform School
C. H. Newhall
Hurd and
Eden Streets
Cronin
Gold and Silver Reported From Abington Mine Shaft
Abington Mining Company has resumed work at the Abington shaft after a spring pause. At fifty feet depth a sample of 2000 pounds yields 785.100 ounces troy of gold valued at 162.59 per ton and 75.5 ounces of silver valued at 77.50 per ton according to Professor Sharples Massachusetts State Assayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Abington Mining Company
Abington
Sharples
Massachusetts
Abington Mine
Harples
Fires Reported in South Boston and Nearby Areas
Record of fires notes rubbish burning behind 365 West First Street South Boston triggering Box 142 alarm at 10 20 yesterday morning. A fire started by boys at 70 Charter Street yesterday noon was extinguished with no damage. An overheated oven at New England Brick Works corner K and First streets set Box 136 alarm at 1 30 yesterday afternoon with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West First Street
Boston
Charter Street
New England Brick Works
K and
First Streets
Big fires hit Bloomfield and surrounding towns on Aug
Incendiary blazes across Bloomfield Hartworp Fryesvare Westminster and Cincinnati destroy multiple structures. In Bloomfield Lewis J Filley farm loses barns hay tobacco and tools with 7000 and 18000 coverage. four horses perish. Other towns report total losses and insured sums with varying coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartworp
Conn
Bloomfield
Lewis J. Filley
Fryesvare
Shirley & Nutter
P. Cousins & Co
Worcester
Nahum Bussellounty
Westminster
John Carr
Cincinnati
Lebanon
Main Street
Spalding Avenue
Water Street
Standard and Times
Masonic Hall
Post Office
Ricamono
Fireworks Festival Lights Up Winthrop Ocean Spray Night
A grand fireworks display from Winthrop Highlands to Great Head marks the annual Ocean Spray festival. Red blue and green lights illuminate shores and houses while bands perform and couples stroll in the festive glow. Notable decorations include Maplewood house and Maplewood area residents hosts, with open houses by O F Kendall and others along Great Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Ocean Spray
Winthrop Highlands
Great Head
Maplewood
John H. Sullivan
O. F. Kendall
C. A. Rice
George Dexter
Lieutenant Wadsworth
The
Lancers
Charles H. Bradshaw
Charles F. Flagg
F. Fox
Luther A. Harrington
Will Honor Their Secretary Walter C Douglass Arrives
Walter C Douglass becomes general secretary of the Boston Young Men s Christian Association and is welcomed with a reception in the association rooms Monday evening at 7 30. Clergy and leaders including A J Gordon D D David Gregg B F Allen M R Deming V A Lewis W I Heaven Woodworth and R Sturgis Jr take part with music enhancing the event. Each member s ticket admits self and a lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Douglass
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Association
A. J. Gordon
D.D
David Gregg
F. B. Allen
M. R. Deming
V. A. Lewis
William Ingraham Heaven
Woodworth
Russell Sturgis, Jr
Resolutions on Death of George E. Downes
The Boston Fish Bureau adopted resolutions mourning the death of longtime associate George E. Downes. They praised his earnest honest and progressive business nature and expressed sympathy to his family. A committee of three was appointed to attend the funeral and a copy of the resolutions sent to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Downes
Boston Fish Bureau
Hotels Overcrowded As Guests Outnumber Beds In Season
At the Adams House Sunday night 125 more guests than beds. Guests turned away at Young's and Parker's. Notable visitors include John C. Wyman of Providence and Boston, Mark Hoyt and William P. Shinn of New York, J Malcom Forbes owner of yacht Puritan, Hallett Kilbourn of Washington, and General G I Magee and Judge Upham of New York staying at their respective hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams House
Young's
Parker’s
John C. Wyman
Providence
Boston
Daniel Webster
Mark Hoyt
New York City
William P. Shinn
New York & New England Railroad
J. Malcom Forbes
Hallett Kilbourn
Washington
Tremont House
Young’s
General G. I. Magee
Watkins, N. Y
Judge Upham
New York
Concert Tonight at Marine Park by 21 Member Band
A music programme is offered this evening at the foot of Broadway Marine Park by a band of 21 under Mr J B Qlanus. The concert begins at 7 30 with marches potpourri nocturnes waltzes overtures selections and solos from Verdi Wagner and Heine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Park
Broadway
J.B. Qlanus
Turner
Dale
Miggad
Phecolo
Bird
Pereet Byer
M . Sprague
Child Dies After Run-Over By Team On Travers Street
Lewis Feldstein aged 6 of 12 Stillman Street died at City Hospital shortly after being struck by a team owned by C. R. Morse & Co and driven by Harry L. Lawrence on Travers Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Feldstein
Stillman Street
C. R. Morse & Co
Harry L. Lawrence
Travers Street
City Hospital
Boy 6 Fatally Struck by Freight Train in City
Harry Nichols aged six living at 400 Commercial Street was playing near Hanover Street yesterday afternoon when he was struck and instantly killed by a Union Freight Railway locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nichols
Commercial Street
Hanover Street
Union Freight Railway
Charles A Gay Arrested for Perjury in Doyle Case
Charles A Gay was arrested yesterday at Province House on perjury charges connected to bail for Maud A Doyle who faced larceny accusations for $90. It is alleged he lied about the value of his own property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Gay
Province House
Gay
Maud A. Doyle
Court case action by United Circuit Court receiver
The United States Circuit Court denied the motion to dismiss in a case where J Alfred D Chandler as receiver seeks property for the receivership. The court may send the matter back to the master to determine if Bacon surrendered or restored stock, with arguments from Morse, Chandler, Bullard, and Caduc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United, States Circuit Court
J. Alfred D. Chandler
Thomas H. Bacon
Browne
National Color Printing Company
Cadue
Bacon
KR. Morse, Jr
A. D. Chandler
J. B. Bullard
Caduc
North Attleboro Town Incorporation Cases Heard
The Supreme Judicial Court opened with three cases challenging the July 30 vote creating North Attleboro. Plaintiffs seek an injunction on property transfers, a mandamus to require tax funds, and a quo warranto to challenge the treasurer’s authority, all hinging on the validity of the organizing meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Attleboro
Pees
Old Town
New Town
Attleboro
City posts and local notes on injuries and deaths
Postmaster Corse announced three staff changes at the city post office. A Dorchester Yacht Club race for Sept 56 was postponed. Michael McNamara was fined for reckless horse riding that injured two women and intoxication. Eugene Tompkins to lease and manage the Fifth Avenue Theatre next season. Nantasket and harbor trips advertised as summer ends. Minstrels perform at Boston Theatre. large audience last night. Mary Bennett found dead on Charter street with scalp injury. suicide or fall suspected. Frank Loker of Hook and Ladder 3 injured by a ladder but discharged cured. Rev Thomas H Stack of Boston College died. funeral at Immaculate Conception. Cornelius Cronin murder funeral at St. Vincent's with charity floral emblems. Corcoran presided. Cronin remembered as quiet and not prone to quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corse
Joseph Stedman
Williams
Jabez Camp
Burns
John Wiggin
Retail Stamp Department
Murphy
Stoneham
Dorchester Yacht Club
Michael McNamara
Winter Street
Eugene Tompkins
Fifth Avenue Theatre
New York
Nantasket
Reeves
Boston
Mary Bennett
Charter Street
Frank P. Loker
Hook and Ladder 3
City Hospital
Thomas H. Stack
Boston College
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Cornelius Cronin
South Boston
St. Vincent’s Church
William J. Corcoran
Bradlee Estate appraisers file inventory in Suffolk Probate
Charles A. Cotting, John D. Sturtevant and Joseph F. Hovey as appraisers have filed the inventory of J. Putnam Bradlee's estate in Suffolk County Probate Court. Total value listed at 1,168,359 15 with real estate appraised at 121,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Cotting
John D. Sturtevant
Joseph F. Hovey
J. Putnam Bradlee
Suffolk County
Western pulpit ready for him Rev David Beach called
The Rev David N Beach pastor of Prospect Street Church Cambridgeport has received a call from the Second Orthodox Congregational Society of Minneapolis Minn During the present summer he filled the pulpit of C F Thwing of that city formerly of the North Avenue Congregational Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David N. Beach
Prospect Street Church
Cambridgeport
Second Orthodox Congregational Society of
Minneapolis
Minn
C. F. Thwing
That City
North Avenue
Growth of the American Electric Manufacturing Business
The American Electric Manufacturing Company reports a 7169 sales year totaling nearly $900,000 with expansion of electric lighting integrated with gas power. The firm claims roots as a pioneer and notes more gas utilities adopting its system. It supplied lights for the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty and expects further growth, with offices in New York and a branch in this city offering catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Electric Manufacturing Company
Sia
New York
Courtlandt Street
Congress Street
Coal prices for furnace stove or range vary by location
The advertisement lists family coal delivered at multiple locations with prices: North Franklin Shamokin Lykens Valley Franklin priced at 5 75 and 6 00 respectively per unit. The note targets customers in these towns seeking furnace stove or range coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Franklin
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Cunniff
CEED
Logan
Caledonian Club
Saratoga Racing
Supreme Judicial Court
Fi&ld, J
Bradlee
American Electric Manufacturing
COAL
Shamokin
Lykens Valley
Franklin
F. Co. Warren
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