Amesbury Plans Memorial Statue Ceremony Big Day
Amesbury prepares for a commemorative day led by benefactor J R Huntington with a bronze statue of Josiah Bartlett. The 1300 pound, 21 foot monument, cast by Ames Manufacturing, sits at Huntington Square near Main and Market. A $5000 state appropriation funds the program with military escorts, a parade, prayers, an unveiling by J S Poyen Jr, and a governor’s dinner at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
J. R. Huntington
Huntington
Josiah Peedens
Josiah Bartlett
E Seekers
Old Ladies
Ferry Street
Stephen
Anah Bartlett
Ordway
Josiah
Fimo
Hampshire
Kingston
N. H
New Hampshire
Mary Bartlett
Karl Gert
Highland
Greenwood
Main
Arket Square
Elm
Congress
Lenin
Albion
Market Square
Friend
Whitehall
Pond
Prospect
Market
Sparhawk
Highland Streets
Overhill Road
Bartlett's Corner
Main Street
Market Street
Felch’s
Apain
A. C. White
J. R.untington
Ames
Robert Teave
Churchill
Andover
Ereas
Opera House
Battery C
Hunting Square
Untington
Miraculous Escape After Mine Cave-In Near Hyde Park
In Scranton Pennsylvania on July 3 a collapse at Bell Slope entombed many miners. Thirty were found alive, crawling through a narrow passageway that supplied air. Several others escaped to safety as debris filled the gangways. The event affected a large part of Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn
Bell Slope
Hyde Park
Foraker Declines Any Hostile Stance Over Sherman
Springfield Ohio July 3 Governor Foraker told a Republican meeting that reports he opposed Senator Sherman were false. He read a telegram from Sherman noting Ohio should stay united and that a Blaine test vote was needed before any nomination. Sherman offered Foraker the vice nomination, which Foraker refused without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Sherman
Springfield
Ohio
McKinley
Blaine
Ali
John Sherman
Tragic Train Collision Kills Stokes Couple Near Carrollton
At Braptorp Pennsylvania on July 3 Mr and Mrs G R Stokes were killed when an eastbound train struck their buggy crossing the Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad near Carrollton New York. Mrs Stokes was hurled into the river and her injuries were fatal. Mr Stokes was severely cut and initially unconscious but later died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braptorp
Penn
G. R. Stokes
New York & Pennsylvania
Carrolltoo
N. Y
Stokes
Trial of Pitcher Sees Counsel Seek Precedent
In Albany and Montreal July 3 The defense asks Detective Kellert be examined on pretrial promises before admissions in the Pitcher case. Judge Desnoyers adjourns to tomorrow to review precedents as Detective Parker returns from Montreal with no confirmation of a $150000 shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Charles A. Pitcher
Providence
Guerin
F Pitcher
Kellert
Hatten
Queen’s
Desnoyers
Fahey-Naegel Bureau
Dugas
W. H. Kerr
Queen’s Counsel
Arpany
Sprcrau
Patrick Parker
R. I
Pitcher
Dominion
London
Eng
Parker
Maine's Great Campaign Opens With Mass Meeting
Portiano July 3 The Democratic state mass meeting in Portiano will feature ex Governor Plaisted H McCrillis and William Henry Clifford in a speech lineup. The event honors Governor candidate William S Putnam and Cleveland administration as Democrats begin a vigorous statewide push ahead of September elections. The piece notes Republican Blaine’s return and anticipated cross border committee talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portiano
Sprcrau
Maine
William S. Putnam
Cleveland
Blaine
Christian Endeavor delegates sail by Pullman to Chicago
Twelve Pullman cars left Boston carrying delegates to the Chicago convention. A Vermont car joined at St. Albans bringing forty more delegates. The group traveled via Montreal and Central Vermont Grand Trunk lines, led by President Potter and national trustees, with New England representation totaling 230 from Massachusetts down to 20 from Maine.
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Christian Endeavor
Toronto
Ont
Boston
Chicago
Vermont
St. Albans
Montreal
Grand Trunk
An Potter
The
National Society
New England
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
Bank Clerk Van Doan Fugitives after 16000 Loss
John H. Van Doan ledger clerk at the Second National Bank of Jersey City is $16,000 short. He is with his wife and baby in the Catskills while Jersey City and Pinkerton detectives pursue him. Once trusted from a Bergen County Dutch family, he rose from messenger to ledger supervisor over years. Bank examiners from Washington investigate. President Hogensimp estimates losses at about $15,400 with possible $1,000 recoverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John H. van Doan
Second National Bank of
Jersey City
Catskills
Pinkerton
Bergen
N.J
Deries
Washington
Hogensimp
Week of June 30 Weather Summary By A. W. Greely
The week ending June 30 was cooler than average across districts east of the Rockies with temperatures 3 to 8 degrees below normal. Season totals remain below normal in the Northern States, especially in the Northwest wheat region, delaying 2 to 3 weeks. Rainfall was generally above normal, with heavy falls in tobacco regions and parts of New York and New England. Gulf coast and Texas saw 6 to 10 inches above average. Overall crops saw favorable growth in many regions, though harvesting faced delays from Missouri to Virginia due to rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Central Valley
Northwest
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Kentucky
Georgia
Kansas
Missouri
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Mississippi
Texas
Cotton
Ohio Valley
Gulf Coast
Florida
Louisiana
Ohio
Arkansas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Iterior
Middle States
A. W. Greely
GANG OF ROBBERS ARRESTED IN WHOLESALE THEFT
New York figures arrest of John Brady Henry Wellinghoff Henry Bushel and James McConnock for robbing Thurber Why land Co wholesale groceries valued in the thousands. Brady a former porter and now Brooklyn merchant confessed implicating all. Ellinghoff an expressman transported the goods while Bushel and McConnock worked as store clerks. The firm had suspected the theft and alerted Inspector Byrnes a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Brady
Brooklyn
Henry Wellinghoff
This City
Henry Bushel
Jersey City
James McConnock
Thurber, Whyland & Co
Brady
Ellinghoff
Bushel
Fatu River July 8 Dividends at Second National Bank
Dividend details show 4 uh s and cent payments from Mechanic mill at 1 percent on the Weetamoe mile, with the local bank handling the distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatu River
Second National Bank
Mechanic Mill
Weetamoe mi
Beacon Park Trotting Opens With Heated Races And Large Crowd
Beacon Park reopened with four days of Eastern circuit trotting amid ideal weather and a large attendance. The program featured three heats in 2:28, 2:25, and 2:34 with Yorktown Belle and Lady Emma leading early, Matchless and Greylight contesting, and Watt and Black Shaw mastering the late stages. Final results show close finishes as spectators enjoyed musician performances between heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Park
Grant Eastern
Hicks
Ridgeway
White Horse
Eddie Thayer
Lady Emma
Yorktown Belle
Matchless
Saxon
Yorktown
Golden
Greylight
Frank 5
A. P. McDonald
B. G
J.B. Turner
Eeeeeereed
EF. Carpenter
Fred Reynolds
Eh. G. Saxon
T. Kimball
Br. m. Kimball
J. BP. Gibbs
B. m. Sontag
Tye Pris
Camrsie
Ned
Rocket
Black Shaw
Watt
Kenset F
Gratz
Calla
Wait
Jock Bowen
Slackshaw
Black Shan
Bowen
Kensit F
Salem Defeats Worcesters 7 to 2 in Baseball Contest
Salem drew a good crowd as the home team beat Worcesters 7 to 2. Bing ham pitched well with catcher Knowlton behind the plate, while Lanman and Black stood out with notable plays and a gold watch and chain gift. In Lynn, the Lynns routed Manchester 8 to 0 as Demaris pitched poorly for Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Worcesters
Bingham
Knowlton
Salems
Scheffler
Manchesters
Lanman
Black
Henry Murphy
Lynn
Lynns
Scott
Demaris
Scores from Major League Games Today
In Cincinnati Brooklyn 6 to 3 Cincinnati team won over Brooklyn. Kansas City 9 to Cleve ands. St Louis 10 to 8 over the Athletics. Louisville game postponed due to rain. Nashua 7 to 4 over Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Athletics
Louisville
Nashua
Lowells
Nashuas
Neuendorff Orchestra Performs Patriotic Promenade Concert
Mr. Neuendorff and his orchestra present a brilliant programme of patriotic and martial music at Music Hall tonight. Strangers in the city will find no finer entertainment to close the day's celebration than this promenade concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuendorff
Music Hall
Professor Bristol Presents Trained Horses Matinee Show
Professor Bristol leads a troupe of twenty five trained horses to perform marvellous feats in a special matinee at the Grand Opera House this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Bristol
Grand Opera Oase
Charmed Claremont House at South West Harbor Me
The Claremont House at South West Harbor Maine sits on Clark's Point a short walk from the steamboat landing. It offers modern comforts a deep artesian well for pure water noted drainage and ventilation. Attractions include scenic drives boating and safe accessible amenities.
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Claremont
South West Harbor
Clark’s Point
Trial of Cutter at East Cambridge Superior Court
The trial of James E. Cutter for attempted shooting of his brother in law Luther Rowe in Malden last March continued before Judge Aldrich. Key testimonies from Rowe Murphy and police tied to the rifle cartridges, with Cutter claiming self defense and the defense resting after a noon recess. The jury will reconvene Thursday morning to read its sealed verdict.
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James E. Cutter
Luther Ji. Rowe
Malden
Aldrich
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Luther H. Rowe
Cutter
Nickerson
Rowe
Soning
Ethias
John W. Murphy
Haskins Street
Richards
Alfred P. Weston
Stoneham
Sullivan
James EK. Cutter
Melrose
Ary
Stevens
Hannaford
Newton City Marshal Deposed by Unanimous Vote
The Newton board of mayor and aldermen dismissed City Marshal D. M. Hammond after a private hearing request was denied. Captain GC F Richardson named city marshal, with Davis promoted to captain and Heuse to sergeant as part of a broad police reorganization.
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Newton
D. M. Hammond
Hammond
GC. F. Richardson
C. E. Davis
C. P. Heuse
Boston
R. L. Hinds
Fraudulent charges alleged by Ottawa travelers
Reports from Ottawa on complaints about a blackmail scheme where customs officers allegedly charge twenty-five cents to examine passengers' baggage. The customs department is investigating the matter and reviewing procedures affecting travelers from the Dominion's southern regions and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
United States
Customs Department
Notification visit to General Harrison marks strong support
Indianapolis July 3 Members of the notification committee arrive ahead of their official visit to General Harrison. Early arrivals include Governor Cheney of New Hampshire and Mr Allen of Thomaston Maine who pledge strong popular backing. Harrison also receives a friendly letter from Senator Sherman indicating promise to support the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Cheney
New Hampshire
Mr. Allen
Thomaston
Sherman
Tur Wust Enp Horet Hotel at Bar Harbor
Tur Wust Enp Horet in Bar Harbor Maine is described as one of the island’s largest and most modern hotels. It boasts 400 guest accommodations, prime location near the wharf, harbor views, and comprehensive modern conveniences including electric lights, gas, elevator, baths, steam heat, steam laundry, fire alarm, and fire escapes. The piece praises its superior appointments and efforts to be first in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Frenchman’s Bay
Royal Baking Powder Beacons Purity and Reliability
The advertisement asserts that due to proper proportions and preparation, Royal Baking Powder is the purest and most reliable baking powder offered to consumers. It emphasizes ongoing superiority and trust in the product's quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ation
Independence Day in Boston Ahead of Fourth of July Festivities
A Boston Fourth of July preview lists events from dawn to night: rowing regatta on Charles River, athletic exhibition in South Boston, hurling on the Common, a concert by a band from Germania and the Boston Cadet, swimming and sailing regattas, lacrosse, a Boston Theatre ovation at 10, Jamaica Pond regatta, bicycle races, balloon ascension, more band concerts, child entertainments citywide, and a fireworks display on the Common expected to be exceptionally fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles River
Germania
Jamaica Pond
Tragic Suicide at Young's Hotel Claims Henry Skinner
Henry B. Skinner, a long time city resident, hanged himself with two shawl straps in a top floor chamber at Young's Hotel. A note named Thomas Proctor and Francis Skinner as contacts. Skinner, 60, had lost about 12 000 in a failed Arch street venture and recently sunk into low spirits. He leaves a wife in an asylum and four married children. Funeral arrangements to follow.
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Young’s Hotel
Henry B. Skinner
Mr. Skinner
Daly
Atrolman Rankin
Dr. Johnson
Thomas P. Proctor
Pemberton Square
Francis L. Skinner
Boston Paper Box Company
Congress Street
Harry
Skinner
Elias Skinner
Taunton
Roslinale
Philadelphia
New York
Nate W. Goddard
Arch Street
Local incidents and city notices headline Boston area
Malcolm Campbell was injured by a freight train at the Prison Point crossing and admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital. City officials warned that carriages today would be at personal risk. The Last Days of Pompeii opens with fireworks at Huntington avenue amphitheatre and children’s tickets are 25 cents. Various street and highway projects, a reopened Old South Meeting House loan collection, and possible placement delays for the Boston Massacre monument are reported. A Wyoming man died after a wheelbarrow fell from a fifth floor elevator well at Arch street. The city clerk and treasurer were served with a court injunction against paying back orders, at the Citizens’ Association’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Campbell
Cambridge Street
Cambridgeport
Prison Point
Boston & Maine Railroad
Massachusetts General Hospital
Peters
Pompeii
Pain
C Street
Jamaica Plain
Clive Street
Old South Meeting House
Boston
West Street
George Manning
Wyoming
No. 62
Arch Street
Manning
Fitzpatrick
Supreme Court
Citizens’ Association
Delightfully Situated Hotel Louisburg Opens as New House
The Hotel Louisburg at Bar Harbor Maine, under M L Balch, has added seventy rooms including six parlors with fireplaces and a private veranda. Each room offers ocean and mountain views, is neatly furnished and wallpapered, and features electric lights and bells. The fire risk is minimized by no gas or fire use, with improved sanitary fixtures and a new hydraulic elevator. A promenade spans the roof and verandas encircle the case, offering an attractive new feature.
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Louisburg
Bar Harbor
M. L. Balch
Ocean Mountains
Attractions at Oak Island by the Sea Draw Crowds
The Oak Island resort will host a day of entertainment featuring a 100 gun cannonade, Warren's Military Band, cornetist Lizzie A Howie, Sam Lucas the colored comedian, and the Magnolia quartet. The pavilion hosts dancing and amusements for all. Rail service from Boston line stops at intervals.
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Oak Island-By-The Sua
Sea Beach
Warren
Lizzie A. Howie
Sam Lucas
Magnolia Quartet
Boston & Ine Railroad
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Kearsarge Hotel Opens Season In North Conway N H
Tar K&ARSARGE, AT NORTH Conway N H, is the largest in town with a prime location facing Mt Kearsarge Mt pecuniels and the Saco valley Mt Washington seen from the veranda. Managed by Alfred Schoff who has run the hotel for years it has been eminently successful and the Kearsarge is now open for the season.
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North Conway N. H
Mt. Kearsarge
Saco Valley
Mt. Washington
Alfred Schoff
The Lady at the Revere House Exalts Comfort and Style
A fragment notes a refined room at the Revere House exuding light and ease. The excerpt emphasizes comfort and tasteful decor, reflecting a period hotel ambiance.
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Revere House
Real estate sales noted in Charlestown and Magnolia area
The article reports multiple property sales: No 8 Frothingham Avenue Charlestown sold to Theodore Schambe for 3775, and No 167 Chelsea Street sold to John H McCaffrey for 3435. A Magnolia and Manchester by the Sea market note states Robern Sargent Jr sold Magnola Point near Ocean View House to W F Kip of Buffalo for about 11000. University of Pennsylvania trustees sold a seven acre lot near Magnolia station to Charles Purinton for 7600. University lands described as among the finest in resort areas, with elevation 80 to 100 feet above sea level. A two month note cites depreciation on Charles Street tied to the new Cambridge bridge.
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Frothingham Avenue
Charlestown
Theodore Schambe
Chelsea Street
John H.mccaffrey
Magnolia
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Robern Sargent, Jr
Magnola Point
Ocean View House
W. F. Kip
Buffalo
N. Y
University of Pennsylvania
Magnolia Station
Charles
Purinton
University
Charles Street
Cambridge Bridge
Police Protection for City Events Across Multiple Venues
Today officers from Lieutenant Irish to Captain Gould coordinate 100 man and smaller detail forces at hurling lacrosse and bicycle races. A balloon ground, fireworks, rowing regattas, sailing, and children's entertainments receive guards from various divisions and captains.
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Irish
Warren
Bragdon
Gardner
Gould
Jamaica
Grand Central Hotel at Bar Harbor Promises Fine Ocean View
The Grand Central Hotel Bar Harbor Maine sits at Main and Mt Desert streets two minutes from the boat landing offering ocean and mountain views. It features electric lights bells pure water drainage and ample fire exits. The dining room and culinary department improved under a competent steward ensure high service quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Hotel
Bar Harbor
Main
Mt. Desert Streets
Middlesex Court Hands Sentences in Steady Crime Roundup
In Middlesex Superior Court Judge Aldrich and Justice Lane presided. Clinton T. Lane of Cambridge received twelve months for embezzlement at the house of correction. William F. Butler of Somerville drew twelve months for breaking glass. The case against James E. Cutler for assault with intent to kill started but shows no final disposition.
Obituary of Jonathan Preston prominent Boston builder
The Hon. Jonathan Preston died yesterday at nearly 87. Born in Beverly on July 14, 1801, he was a renowned architect and contractor in Boston. He served in the common council, board of aldermen, state House and Senate, and the 1853 constitutional convention. An active American party member, he built the Boston Theatre and other major city structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Preston
Beverly
Preston
House of Representatives
Senate
American Party
Mayer
Boston
Indignation Over Freight Delivery Change in Lawrence
Lawrence business men protest a notice banning freight arrival at the Boston and Lowell branch depot. Freight must now be delivered at the Maine station on the city’s east side, causing perceived inconvenience and extra costs. Ex Mayor James R. Simpson warns the shift could boost the Haverhill and Lawrence railroad, spurring capital to back the line and intensify competition with Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Specia
Boston
Haverhill & Lawrence & I
Lawren Capital
A Signal of Distress in Campaign Debates
The piece cites a New York Evening Post piece and editorials from the Journal showing Republican leaders facing pressure over positions in the Chicago platform. It notes claims of no such plank and discusses abolition of tobacco and alcohol taxes, reduced extravagance, and the risk of conceding reform while defending protective tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Post
Ton Journal
Penne
Chicago
Boot and Shoe Buyers Network Highlights Retail Firms Across Cities
Rayon Sara from Chicago and La-J Freyhan of J Freyhan & Co lead a roster of shoe buyers including TJ Shay of TJ Shay & Co in Detroit, J McLogan of NY & NE Manufacturers' Hoow and Shoe Selling Co in Am, plus Meyer, Oppenheimer, Weinstock, Taylor and Schafer firms in various states. The list spans Galveston, Sacramento, Selma, and Toledo with representatives from major leather and footwear houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayon
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Bartlett
Albany, N. Y
Weather Crop Bulletin
Fall River
A. J. Feek
Ch. Watt
J.J. Bowen
Black Pnes Rocket
Hiram Woodruff
L. Vizard
B. G. Enset
Charles Yapp
Pew
Peyacis
Bin
A. H. Dorr
Eae
G. H. Hicks
H. B. Miller
Foster Patn
Frank Subert
Cincinnati
Brooklyns
Cincinnatis
Kansas City
Cleveands
Kansas Citys
Royal Baking Powder
H. A. Mott
U. S
Prof. Mott
Pany
Henry A. Mott
Bancroft & Dyer
Tremont Street
Paris
BAKER
Baxer & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Judicial Court
Uly
Sanford I
Morse
Frank H. Burgess
Fred S. Pope
Selectimar
J. K. Berry
H. A. Knowlton
Boot and Shoe Buyers
Chester H. Graves & Son
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