Ex-Holy Cross President Edward McGurk Dies at Retreat
The Rev. Edward A. McGurk, former president of Holy Cross College Worcester Ms, died at Theresavilla Fairhaven during a priest retreat. He was stricken with apoplexy in the afternoon as he traveled with about forty colleagues. Dr Charles W White Jr of Fairhaven attended him but could not save him.
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Edward A. McGurk
Holy Cross College
Worcester
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Prior’s Cove
Fairhaven
Father Mcaurk
Charles W. White, Jr
Fairaven
Reverend McGurk Former Holy Cross Leader Dies
The Rev. E G McGurk S J former president of Holy Cross College died after paralysis struck June 27 while in Worcester. Born Philadelphia 1841 he served as rector of Loyola College in Baltimore and St Gonzaga College in Washington. His body to be moved via Kneeland Street station to Worcester with relatives mourn his loss.
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Holy Cross
Frederick
Loyola College
Baltimore
St. Ignatius Church
Loyola
St. Gonzada College
Washington
St. Lawrence Church
New York City
Boston College
Holy Cross College
Greenhalge
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Fairhaven
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Williams
Worcester
How He Fooled Mother
A Chicago Inter Ocean item tells of a North Side Episcopal minister proud of two sons aged 13 and 11. They conceal a deck of cards and play seven up in bed. The mother persuades the elder to dispose of them by selling to the Baptist minister's son for 10 cents.
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Harold
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Steepest Mountain Limb Phrase Unclear
Fragmentary text lacks discernible events or identities. No coherent names, places, or dates can be determined for a factual summary.
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as cure all tonic
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a glorious blood purifier and nerve tonic, claiming it cures many incurable cases and restores health. It promises to strengthen the body and heart while presenting testimonials as proof of its efficacy.
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Hood
Sarsaparilla Purifier Ad Promises Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Sarsaparilla as the best purifier and claims broad health benefits. It also promotes Heood's Pills with pricing and a simple remedy format, reflecting era advertising language.
Murder at Chelsea: Slavin in the Eye of Police Probe
Police pursue 37 year old Slavin in connection with the murder of Mrs. Siefert in Chelsea. The killer struck with a flat iron after assaulting the elderly woman, tearing her pocket from her dress. Slavin, a former boarder, fled the scene as others hid. his wife Mrs Slavin is under surveillance.
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Houston
Sargent
Atwood & McMann
Perry
The Cautious Youth and the Modern Woman
A humorous dialogue shows a cautious suitor debating bloomers politics and marriage with a modern woman. He questions her knowledge of politics and attire before proposing, and she quietly agrees, sealing the match.
Tied Up the Ferocious Dog
A North End man bragged of a highly praised watchdog bought for a high price. One night two friends lured the dog outside, fed him, tied him to the front door knob, and left a note saying his bark is worse than his bite before departing. The owner woke to find the dog secured.
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North End
Frantic Flowers Misreading Wins Classroom Smile
A pupil spelling frantic defines it as wild and then writes a sentence that amuses the class. He proudly reads I gathered frantic flowers to day prompting a gentle reaction from the teacher.
Garden hose rules spark six foot space requirement
Poem notes a new rule about hose use on the street. It warns against sprinkling and imposes fines. It specifies a six foot wide clearance and calls for the rider to enforce the rule.
American Wringer Co Advertises in Boston Area
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill, Boston. They offer all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 76s.
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Boston
Two Kinds of Republican Diets in 1896 NY Battle
Concord dispatch notes Senator William E Chandler railing against gold standard advocates and Miller allied Republicans opposing Platts rule in New York. He brands McKinleyites backing dual NY state tickets as risking electoral votes for McKinley and Hobart. Dated July 3 1896 and dedicated to Mark Hanna.
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Concord
N. H
William &. Chandler
The
Evening Monitor
Warner Miller
Platt
New York
United States Senate
McKinley
Hobart
Mark A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
William E. Chandler
Conscientious Scruples Delay Lake Boat Hiring
A middle aged, polite Black man seeks work on a lake boat as a cook. He asks if the vessel has two or three masts, and explains he could not serve a two mast craft because the Bible says no man can serve two masters, delaying his employment.
Marriage Lottery Meld Misread Mail In Courtroom Jest
A man collects envelopes from a box and drops them in by twos and threes claiming letters. A policeman corrects him noting they are wedding invitations. The man is arrested for advertising a lottery through the mails, a charge described as a legal duty not an outrage.
Elk in Harness Trained to Drive by Columbia Falls Owners
Eleven elk tamed and trained to drive single double and tandem are owned by two men of Columbia Falls. Captured a year ago by hunters on skis the herd proved gentle as horses. Otters range from 200 to 250 dollars each, but none are for sale.
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Columbia Falls
Indiana Silver Delegation Debates Presidential Nomination
Voorhees resents a caucus pledge while Indiana delegates debate nominating Teller for the nomination driven by free silver. Turpie and Dubois influence push toward Teller with prospects of acclamation as support grows among silver supporters.
Teller Attitude Clarified by Dubois Letter
Senator Dubois released a letter from his associate to settle conflicting reports about Senator Teller’s stance and the actions of his supporters who left the St. Louis convention two weeks earlier. The statement presents the only authorized explanation.
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Chicago
Teller
St. Louis
Dubois
Silver delegates plot at Sherman House in Chicago convention
The gathering led by Senator Harris and Senator Jones discusses silver faction strategy for the Chicago convention. O'Donnell proposes naming C S Thomas as temporary chairman to unite silver delegates. Swanson Tillman and others call for broader conferences to solidify organization before Monday’s vote. Teller telegram urged unity with gold standard Democrats.
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Harris
Tennessee
Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic Committee
O’donnell
Colorado
C.S. Thomas
Congressman Swanson
Virginia
National Committee
Tillman
South Carolina
Sherman House
Senator Jones
Will B
Jonesead
Minnesota
Illinois Honest Money Democrats Open Headquarters in Chicago
Under the Illinois Honest Money Democrats banner the national headquarters opened at the Wellington Hotel with Comptroller Eckels ex-Congressmen Cable and Foreman ex-Mayor Hopkins Franklin McVeagh and other Democrats from about twenty towns attending. Speakers urged an aggressive stance against silver forces and argued against Governor Altgeld’s claim of solid Democratic support. A subcommittee was tasked to decide how to confront that claim at the convention.
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Chicago
Illinois Honest Money Democrats
Wellington Hotel
Eckels
Cable and Foreman
John P. Hopkins
Franklin McVeagh
Honest Money
Altgeld
Illinois
Senator Dubois Seeks Support With Pettigrew Mantle Hartman
In Chicago Senator Dubois meets with Pettigrew Mantle and Hartman to discuss rumors that Senator Teller has been withdrawn from presidential consideration. The lawmakers were seen in close consultation this morning as the report circulated.
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Dubois
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Mantle
Hartman
Montana
Teller
Altgeld Warns of Steady Stock and Gold Standard Decline
Governor Altgeld from Springfield warns that prices of all property and stocks have steadily shrunk due to maintaining the gold standard. He cites reduced money growth, accelerating population, and potential panics by large banking houses to trigger market fear. He calls for a system change to stop the shrinkage and restore selling prices.
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Altgeld Wires
Springfield
Ill
Sven
Chicago
Democratic Split Over Free Coinage Sparks Resignations
The article reports a rift within the Mercantile Nation and Democratic factions over free coinage. Key figures like Mr St John face pressure and possible resignations as debates on silver policy and presidential prospects unfold amid financial backing and public commentary.
Delegation Heads to Chicago for Massachusetts Democratic Nomination
A Boston lineup of delegates and alternates travels by train to Chicago for the Democratic national convention. Key figures include Henry C Thacher, George Williams, John Corcoran, James Donovan, Patrick Maguire, and Joseph J Corbett, among others.
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Nominee Spoke at Length on Needs of Americans
A nominee addressed the public detailing needs of Americans during a lengthy speech. The remarks emphasized steel and tin trade, industrial priorities, and national resilience. No other names or locations were provided in the legible text.
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McKinley cancels planned Roxbury visit
Canton Ohio reports Major McKinley will not visit his cousin General Osborne at Roxbury as previously planned. He prefers remaining at his Canton home to write his letter of acceptance, keeping July at home due to unspecified reasons.
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McKinley
General Osborne
Roxbury
Davis denies Dunn on A P A opposition to McKinley
President Davis of the State council rejects Rev. James B. Dunn's claim that the A P A would oppose McKinley. Dunn is said to hold no office beyond his past state presidency and serves on the state executive board as a member. D M Pease supports Dunn's position in the councils.
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McKinley
Davis
State Council
Dunn
D. MM. Pease
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