Daughter Reunited After Thirteen Years of Separated Living
In Lynn on August 30 16 year old Alice Bent is finally reunited with her mother Mrs Lizzie Dodge Bent after long searches through New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts. The mother describes a life of privation and hardship endured by Alice while she lived apart from her. The story details prior marriage to a Alexandria NH businessman and a later separation and relocation involving Alice being found in Vermont and then Waltham with her father. Mrs Bent works at a Lynn lying in hospital and plans to enroll Alice in a private boarding school.
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Lynn
Lizzie Dodge Bent
Bent
Alexandria
N. H
Alice
New Hampshire
Vermont
Ango
Waltham
Eastern Avenue
Judge Berry
Gilman on Hawaii Tour Reports Mixed Native Sentiment
Ex-State Senator Gilman of Boston, touring the Hawaiian group, reports natives show uncertain views toward the past and future. He finds no definite opposition to the present government, no strong resistance, and notes that informed readers from both parties acknowledge the government holds the best promise for Hawaii and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Gilman
Boston
Forty-ninth Regiment reunion at Housatonic
About 250 veterans attended the Forty-ninth Regiment reunion in Housatonic with a parade through town. Charles Giddings gave the welcome, Edward McDonald replied for the regiment. H A Parmlee traveled from Sioux City to reconnect with comrades after the war. Officers elected include President W C Plunkett, Vice President Joseph Tucker, and Secretary-Treasurer James Kittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housatonic
Forty-ninth Regiment
Charles Giddings
Edward McDonald
H. A. Parmlee
Sioux City
W. C. Plunkett
Pittsfield
Joseph Tucker
James Kittle
Weirs Boat Hits Off Weirs New Hampshire
The steamer Eagle, Captain Brown, struck Middle Ledge near Laport at 7 30 p m while leaving for The Weirs. The Meredith rescued all thirty passengers as the Eagle keeled over. Water depths nearby are about thirty feet and the extent of damage was not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laconia
N. H
Eagle
Brown
Laport
Meredith
Carlisle Setstle It in Treasury Decision
The Secretary of the Treasury telegraphed the collector that all imported goods held in customs custody on August 28, 1894 are entitled to the benefit of the new tariff act, altering the department’s previous ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Bomb Attempt Wrecks Train Near Fish Point
In Portland Oregon on August 30 a deliberate shelling attempt disrupted the Montreal Express near Fish Point. A 1 inch shell was found on the track just before the train arrived. The source of the shell remains a mystery though authorities suspect it was loaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Grand Trunk
Fish Point
Montreal Express
Murphy Donohue wedding in Walpole Norwood AOH circle
Michael J Murphy of Norwood ex delegate to Norfolk county AOH married Mary L Donohue of Walpole in St Francis Church Walpole Bride in golden brown satin gown and cream lace Bridesmaid in salmon Bedford cord gown Numerous attendees from Walpole East Walpole Norwood Chelsea South Boston and Boston area connected by AOH ties observed reception at Cross street Norwood Centre Gifts noted from AOH members and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walpole
Michael J. Murphy
Norwood
Norfolk County
Mary L. Donohue
St. Francis Church
Francis Gouess
Ellen O’connell
Cornelius M. Callaghan
Happy Pair
Cross Street
Norwood Centre
James L
Timothy J. Donahue
Eugene Shyne
West Quincy
Patrick J
John Tarrell
Edward Dempsey
William Dalton
John Barnes
Thomas White
Joseph Donohue
James
Walker
Bridget ‘Phelan
John B. O'Higgins
Boston
P. F. Brady
Canton
T. P. McGhann
James H. Murphy
Cornelius O’leary
Thomas Dunne
Carton
Ben Benton Named Rockwood Club Matchmaker in Cincinnati
An official notification confirms Ben H. Benton as matchmaker and manager of the Rockwood Athletic Club of Cincinnati. A September athletic meeting is authorized at Cincinnati baseball grounds and Benton arrangements include a ten round bout with Dick OBrien offering a $1000 purse. He invites Joe Walcott, Tommy Ryan or Billy Smith to be his opponent, or Tom Tracey at 142 pounds if none accept. The club, rich in Cincinnati sporting figures, plans a major first program and debut for Young Starlight against a class opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Athletic Club
Cincinnati
Ben H. Benton
New England
Tom Tracey
O’brien
Rockwood Athletic
Man Loses Part Of Hand In Electric Station Accident
J. J. Badden a 29 year old Edison Electric Lighting Company worker residing at 56 Kneeland street suffered a crushed hand after his hand was pulled into an endless chain at the Irvington street station yesterday afternoon. Doctors at Emergency Hospital amputated two fingers and a portion of the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Badden
Kneeland Street
Edison Electric Lighting Company
Irvington Street
Harvard Football Team Arrives at Falmouth as Guests
Harvard football squad led by captain Robert Emmons arrived in Falmouth with fourteen players. They are guests of Emmons in his hometown, marking a notable visit ahead of their season preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Falmouth
Robert Emmons
American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Producer
The American Wringer Co. of 12 and 14 Broadway extension buys and repairs all kinds of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Orders by mail are promptly attended to. Tremont 7 teleph Rae SERS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Teleph Tremont
Rae Sers
Diseases of the Brain and Nervous System at Leclercque Boston Office
Dr Myron E Leclercque conducts treatment of brain and nervous system diseases including paralysis insomnia Laoco motor ataxia and chronic functional disorders. Office and residence listed as 278 Boylston Ave opposite Pacific Garden Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron E. Leclerque
Boylston At
Papiic Garden
Boston
Mass
Fire at Walley barn in Dedham signals suspected arson
In Dedham Riverdale the Walley barn burned between 2 and 3 am. It was valued at 1800 dollars and only partly insured. A skull and crossbones note warned the occupant, while a prior July fire at the same barn and other arson fires in nearby areas are linked in local rumor. Fire Marshal Whitcomb will investigate and a reward may be offered.
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Dedham
Charles A. Walley
Riverdale
Walley
West Roxbury
Post
Miss Walley
Charles
Messrs. Bacon
George Fuller
Mr. Bacon
Mr. Fuller
Bacon
Germantown
Spring Street
Jamaica Plain
Bacon, Fuller
Duffy
Four Corners
Peter Tillman
Walleys
Tillman
Mr. Walley
Whitcomb
French Nobles Host Lavish Newport Cotillon Night
Count Boni de Castellane and C Raul Deval, two young Frenchmen, hosted a grand Newport society dinner and dance at Renaissance cafe on the cliff edge. Forty guests dined, then 100 more joined for dancing, with lily ponds, silver candelabras, American beauty roses, and extensive floral decor. Count Castellane led the cotillon in an elegant, illuminated salon atmosphere.
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Newport
R. I
Boniface de Castellane
C. Raul Deval
Renaissance Cafe
Count Castellane
Mass veterans hold annual reunion at Daniel Webster home
The Twelfth Massachusetts Veteran Association gathered at the Daniel Webster place in Marshfield on Aug 30 by Walton Hall’s invitation. Col Fletcher Webster, son of the statesman and Bull Run casualty, commanded the regiment. David N. Church Post G A R escorted visitors, with ceremonies at Colonel Webster’s grave and an address by George Kimball. Dinner speeches followed from Col B F Cook Ravardi Rev W H Scott and Walton Hall. About 350 visitors attended.
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Plymouth
Twelfth
Massachusetts Veteran Association
Daniel Webster
Marshfield
Walton Hall
Fletcher Webster
Statesman
Bull Run
David N. Church Post
Webster
George Kimball
Boston
B. F. Cook
Ravardi
W. H. Scott
Maine Mutual Life Insurance Company consolidation planned
Biddeford Missouri August 30 managers of several assessment insurers in the state plan to consolidate under the Maine Mutual Life Insurance Company name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Maine Mutual Life Insurance Company
Free Medical Services to All Diseases by Dr Dewey
Free examinations and medical attendance offered by Dr Dewey the specialist for all during hard times. Offices at 7 and 3 Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston street. Hours 9 to 1 p m 2 to 6 p m 6 to 8 p m Sundays 19 to 4 p m Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
Trial opens on blackmail charges against Police Captain Stephenson
New York August 30 Police Captain John T Stephenson faces nineteen charges of collecting blackmail from downtown merchants while commanding the Leonard Street squad. Produce merchant Martin H Edwards testified he paid money to Stephenson’s officers for sidewalk privileges, likening it to being held up by a pistol. Other merchants echoed similar payments, though Edwards noted no payments since the Lexow committee began investigations.
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New York
John T. Stephenson
Leonard Street
Board of Police Commissioners
Stephenson
Martin H. Edwards
Edwards
Lexow Committee
Stephenson’s Ward
Belgium Quarantine Hits U S Cattle Trade
A Brussels dispatch reports Belgium requires forty five days quarantine for all American cattle unless shipped before August 28. Dr Salmon notes the ruling threatens the growing New York to Antwerp cattle trade and could collapse the line of cattle ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Brussels
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Belgium
New York
Antwerp
Peculiar Poison Gas Suspected in Acton Pets
In South Acton on August 30 the Wheeler family reports repeated poisoning of cows horses dogs and cats. The matter prompted a town meeting that offered a 3850 dollar reward. Officer Bean and a private detective are investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Charles Wheeler
Bean
Four Master Launched at Camden Shipyard
The four masted schooner J. Holmes Birdsall, 1500 tons, costing $60,000, launched at 10:45 am from Bean's shipyard Camden. Owned at Tom's River NJ and hailed from New York, she will be commanded by Captain Amos Birdsall Jr. Four young women threw flowers from bow and stern as she hit the water. She will be towed to Bangor and loaded with ice for Philadelphia.
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Camden
J. Holmes Birdsall
Tom’s River
N. J
New York
Bean’s
Amos Birdsall, Jr
Birdsall
Bangor
Philadelphia
Cambridge Confectioners Back Penny Goods Crusade
Cambridge candy manufacturers welcome a planned crusade against penny goods. George Close, a leading local confectioner, notes most penny goods originate from Western manufacturers and warns the local trade will be affected by the crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
George Close
Williams Family Reunion Held as Informal Picnic
Providence R I August 30 The Williams family held their second annual reunion at Roger Williams Park. The gathering was informal with a picnic atmosphere and included relatives from Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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Providence
R. I
Williams
Roger Williams Park
Massachusetts
Herreshoff Works to Start in Full
Providence August 30 The Herreshoff boat works at Bristol will start up in full on Monday. There are many orders on hand including two for large steam yachts for New York parties.
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Herreshoff
Providence
Herreshoff Boat Works
Bristol
New York
Pil ling Reappointed North Andover Postmaster
Lawrence Aug 30 Charles A Pilling has been reappointed postmaster at North Andover. He is a Republican and has held the position for fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrench
Charles A. Pilling
North Andover
U S Protest Over Banished Prisoners at Bluefields
U S secretary of state Gresham protests Nicaragua s banishment of prisoners including Edwin D Hatch British vice consul Bluefields and American planters J S Lampton and E D Wiltbank. Navy ships Columbia and Marblehead prepared to intervene if needed to secure release and a fair trial, as Britain also seeks stability in the Mosquito reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bluefields
Managua
Edwin D. Hatch
Nicaragua
J. S. Lampton
E. D. Wiltbank
Baker
Gresham
United States
Columbia
Marblehead
Great Britain
Mosquito
Grave Digger Patrick Oates Dies After Injury in West Roxbury
At 12 20 last night an officer found Patrick Oates unconscious on Washington street near Keys street West Roxbury. He was taken to the station then to City Hospital where he died before arrival from concussion of the brain likely due to a fall. His body lies at the morgue. Medical Examiner Draper notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 13
Patrick Oates
Call Street
Washington Street
Keys Street
West Roxbury
Oates
O’keefe
Draper
Tennis at the Falls. Niagara Opener Ends in Mixed Results
At Niagara Ont on Aug 30 Malcolm Chace saved a match against Matthews Canadian champ 6-4 6-2 6-1 after a 7-5 6-0 morning win over Avery. Foote beat Griffin 6-3 6-1 while Osborne defeated Newman 6-1 7-5 in ladies semis. Novice singles saw Whitbeck Rochester beat Chisholm Toronto 6-4 6-4. Doubles results include Wilson Meadows Buffalo defeating Yale Pope brothers, Chace Foote defeating Meldrum Anderson, and Matthews Avery beating Sapely Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Ont
Malcolm Chace
Matthews
Chace
Avery
Griffin
Toronto
Foote
Yale
Miss Osborne
Miss Newman
Detroit
Chisholm
McMaster
B. Whitbeck
Rochester
Wilson and Meadows
Buffalo
Pope Brothers
Chace and
Meldrum and
Anderson
Matthews and
Sapely and Fuller
O'Neil aims for renomination in Boston district race
Congressman O'Neil, arriving from Washington, plans to seek renomination amid a Queens party fight. He faces Senator Fitzgerald and ex Senator Sullivan as contenders, with ward leaders eyeing a possible deadlock to push a compromise candidate. Local figures Hayes and Cronan campaign in adjacent districts as Republicans settle bids.
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Congressman O'Neil
Washington
Tiverton
R. I
O’neil
Excelsior Club
Boston
Wellesley
Cornelius F. Doherty
Crisp
Fitzgerald
Doherty
John Sullivan
Sullivan
O'Neil
James E. Hayes
Charlestown
Hayes
Ward 3
Martin
Tim
Dacey
Collins
Cronan
Suffolk
Tim’’ Coakley
Richard Sullivan
Ward 22
William J. Dolan
Ward
Thomas F. Fallon
Theodore Dresser
Herbert L. Baker
Granville Fuller
Salem Demands Water in Bid for New Supply from Langham Meadow
Two thousand prominent Salem citizens gathered at Cadet Armory to urge the Board of Aldermen to secure an additional water source from Langham Meadow. Engineer Dennitt warned emergency pumps at Wenham Lake would run within a month, risking a water famine, while plans by L E Taylor call for a 2300 acre watershed and 178 acre reservoir to meet demand for years. The board previously rejected a $75,000 land purchase, with the Ipswich River option costing at least $200,000, as W S Nevens moved to adopt the Longham Meadow plan immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Board of Aldermen
Longham Meadow
Dennitt
Wenham Lake
Common Council
Langham Meadow
L. E. Taylor
Worcester
Water Board
William Leonard
Pleasant Lake
Ipswich
W. S. Nevens
World record shot beaten at Pennsylvania guard contest
In Mount Gretna Pennsylvania on August 30 teams of four from Pennsylvania National Guard regiments competed in a target shooting meet. The Thirteenth Regiment team won with a total score of 368 and Private W W Young led individuals with the top score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gretna
Penn
Pennsylvania National Guard
W. W. Young
Reverend Swindler Sentenced by Municipal Court
The Rev. Mathew Travis alias Thomas Johnson, a colored confidence operator, was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction by Judge Burke yesterday for obtaining 75 dollars from Moses P. Mitchell of Melrose by falsely claiming a friend died in Barbadoes and that Mitchell had won 8000 dollars in the Louisiana lottery left to him by will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Travis
Thomas Johnson
House of Correction
Municipal Criminal Court
Burke
Moses P. Mitchell
Melrose
Island of
Barbadoes
Mitchell
Will
Good Roads bicycle tournament opens at Asbury Park track
The three day Good Roads event began at the Asbury Wheelmen track with a fair crowd. Highlights include A H Barnett of Irvington Millburn winning the two mile Class B handicap and H B Martin of Asbury Park taking second in Class A two thirds of a mile open amid several exciting finishes.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Asbury Wheelmen
A. H. Barnett
Irvington-Millburn
H. B. Martin
Cc. R. Davidson
Keyport
Blauvelt
Benedict
Hawthorn
J. S. Fink
Englewood
Crescent Wheelmen
Plainfield
W. F. Sims
Washington
New York
New Jersey
E. A. Bofinger
Riverside
Harry C. Tyler
Springfield
Robbery at Willow Street Laundry Ends in Assault
Four young men about 20 rushed Hy Yeo's Chinese laundry at 20 Willow Street West End shortly after 9 p m. The proprietor was seized and beaten then robbed of a silver watch and seven dollars. He was left badly used up and could not describe his attackers.
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Hy Yeo
Willow Street
West End
Yeo
Soden Seeks Chicago Trio At Boston After Louisville Series
President Arthur Soden of the Boston club plans to host the Chicago team for three games following a Louisville schedule change, relocating the contest from Chicago to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Soden
Boston Club
Chicagos
Louisvilles
Chicago
Count of Paris Nearing Death Says French Agency
Paris July 30 The Agence Nationale a royalist organ reports the Count of Paris is failing steadily and death may occur at any moment, signaling a potential royalist succession event in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Agence Na«tional
Torpedo Boat Ericsson Arrives for Trial at New London
Torpedo boat Ericsson reached New London from Fortress Monroe at nine. The run to port was satisfactory and the trial date remains undecided. Builders expect the vessel to meet the contract speed of twenty four knots for two hours, half with the tide and half against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Ericsson
Fortress Monroe
Breckinridge Talk Turns Fatal in Kentucky
In Boonesboro Kentucky yesterday John King Breckinridge supporter clashed with George Cook over a woman attending Breckinridge speeches. They drew knives and Cook died from the fight while King escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Boonesboro
John King
George Cook
Cook
Breckinridge
King
Warrant Search at West Roxbury Unlicensed Pub Seizes Lager
Officers from Division 13 raided William Duane at Spring and Garden streets West Roxbury with a warrant finding one and three quarters gallons of lager beer thirty five empty bottles and an empty case seized as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 13
William Duane
Spring and Garden Streets
West Roxbury
Bad Cordaville In A New Role
A horse and buggy valued at 500 dollars owned by John R Magullion was stolen from 498 Tremont street last Saturday. Special Officers Lynch and Shields traced the outfit to Cordavillé where it was recovered yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Magullion
Sergeant Burnett Of Beachmont Loses Four Month Old Son
Sergeant William H Burnett of Division 3 was summoned to his summer home at Beachmont last night by the death of his youngest son, a four month old baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Burnett
Division 3
Beachmont
Red Bell Sets Trio of Half Mile Track Records
Red Bell paced 2:143-4 2:151-2 and 2:151-4 at Champaign Illinois pacing event today, breaking the track record three times in succession and producing the fastest pacing race record on a half mile track aside from one earlier performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Red Bell
Albatross Wins Half Mile Pace in 1 04 at Toledo
In Toledo on August 30, Albatross won the special half mile pacing race with a time of 1 04. He covered the first quarter in 27 1 2 seconds, finishing strong to secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Albatross
Lord Clinton Lowers Half Mile Track Record
Dayton Ohio August 30 Lord Clinton, famed for a mile trotting mark of 2 08 4, lowered the half mile track record to 2 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Lord Clinton
Raleigh GOP convention endorses Populist ticket
The Republican State convention in Raleigh North Carolina met today and endorsed the Populist ticket, signaling cross party support in the political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Green Mountain Compound advertised for stomach and liver troubles
Sufferers from stomach liver blood or nerve troubles can be cured and are invited to test the merits of the Green Mountain Compound recommended by leading physicians. For a few days consultation will be given by Dr. Sth at Tempris Place Room 62 from 10 to 1 and 2 to 5. Take elevatins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Mountain
Sth
Tempis
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Eagbiencey Uife
W. H. Parker
Mr. Bases
America
Peabody Medical Institute
National Medical Association
Lizzie Dodge
Lizzie
Hawaii
the 49Th Regiment Reunion
Main Springs
Hood
Yures
Carlisle
Big Bomb
Ben Benton
Bell's
Newport Society
Maine Insurance Consolidation
Wild Flowers OF America
Boston Post
P. O. Boz
Post Office
Cain
Ear
P. O. Box
the Post
Irving
Sherman
Grant
Dickens
Cooper
U.S
WM. H. Duncan
8. Roebuck’s
Kittredge
Charles F. Sprague
George R. Fowler
James H. Doyle
Timothy A. Kellicher
Kee-Wee-Lis
Hawkins
Cy Hawkins
Charles River
Bad Cordaville
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