Independence Day Observances Across Boston Area
The Fourth featured parades, open houses, and fireworks in West Roxbury Brighton Beachmont Roslindale and Jamaica Pond. Citizens enjoyed marches from Stow and Acton to ritual revelry with period costumes and civic clubs, culminating in fireworks, concerts, and open-house celebrations in Waltham and Winthrop.
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West Roxbury
Jamaica Pond
Metropolitan Street
Washington
Roslindale
Brighton
D. W. Hyde
Warren Building
Dan
Brighton Independent Club
Fourth of July Pageant Through Somerville Chelsea Everett Newton
Historic Fourth of July observances across Massachusetts described with parades floats and civic pageants. Somerville West Somerville and Chelsea hosted large processions with armored costumes and speeches. Everett showcased grotesque costumes and extravagant floats. Newton Centre staged antique pageants and fireworks on Crystal Lake. coastal towns along Winthrop and Revere offered beachside entertainments and concerts.
Fireworks End Boston Fourth With Ear-Splitting Cheer
A vast Fourth of July crowd on Boston Common enjoyed a grand night of firework displays led by Mr. Tilton. Niagara Falls and the Kicking Donkey drew the most laughter while See-Saw and Japanese Spider puzzled onlookers. Small boys raided skeletons after the finale as the crowd recalled the Fourth of ’93.
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Boston
Niagara Falls
Tilton
The Accidents at Celebrated Fourth at Dr Galvin’s Hospital
Dr Galvin’s Emergency Hospital marked its second anniversary by treating eighty one fireworks related injuries. Victims included Patrick Doherty struck by a cannon cracker. John Ryan. Vane Vancamp who lost a thumb and two fingers. Edward Damon missing thumb and forefinger. and many others with burns, lacerations, and eye injuries.Several people sustained serious wounds from powder burns and blank cartridges.
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A. A. Duchenim
M. J. Connolly
Edward F. Damon
Standard Brewing Company
Dennis Bowen
Clarence A. Robinson
American Express
Mamie Dennie
Athens Street
J. J. Fleming
Shoe & Leather Exchange
William S. Henkenup
Boston Cordage Company
J. Quinn
Armstrong Transfer Company
Cornelius O'Neal
KE. Stewart
Charlestown
John Garofola
James Fielding
Johnny Flynn
Clifford Rounsefert
Harrison Avenue
William P. Robinson
David F. Weymouth
William Haslon Hand
John Clancy
West
Dedhamcourt
Michael J. Murphy
Parker Place
Roxbury
Hoxbury Crossing
Joseph Roach
John Swan
Thompson Bros. stake struck by lightning in Auburn
AUBURN ME July 4 During a shower lightning struck the Thompson Bros stake causing it to burn to the ground with an estimated loss of about 1500 dollars.
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Auburn
Thompson Bros
Rioting Students Strike Paris Streets
Riotous demonstrations by students erupted at St Germain des Pres and Rue Jacob near Hospital de la Charite. Police failed to disperse the crowds until cavalry charged. Councillors plan a deputation to the funeral of M. Nuger, urging peaceful attendance after the fatal Latin Quarter clash.
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Paris
St. Germain Des Pres
Rue Jacob
Hospital de la Charite
M. Nuger
Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed for Consumption Relief
A patient who suffered chronic weakness and cough consults seven physicians and is told consumption is hopeless. Advised to move south or to Colorado, the patient then tries Hood's Sarsaparilla after a friend's suggestion, hoping for relief.
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Colorado
Hood
Hood's Pills Promising Health Revival Reported
A customer testimonial from Mrs. F. O. Strong of Geneva Ohio credits Hood's Pills with rapid health improvement and relief from constipation. The ad notes the pills cost 25 cents and urges others to try the remedy.
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F. O. Strong
Geneva
Ohio
Democrats Speak Out On Independence Day Toast
New York July 4 Tammany Society held its 117th Independence Day celebration with a large crowd. Mayor Gilroy presided as speeches urged rebuilding the nation through a sound currency and tariff reform, while praising Democratic governance and critiquing Republicans.
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New York
Tammany Society
Gilroy
Crisp
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Washington
Congress
McMillan
Thomas Jefferson
Cleveland
Dayton
Joseph C. Henrix
Brooklyn
Fellows
Clark
Missouri
Stevenson
Hill
Flower
Gresham
Olney
Russell
Pigott
Page
Connecticut
O’neil
Massachusetts
Harvard Improvement Association Dedication At Glenwood Hall
Glenwood Hall hosts a July 4 dedication of the Harvard Improvement Association building on Glen road in Dorchester. About 1500 attendees heard addresses by Rev. Dr. Richardson, I. A. Austin, and Rev. Charles R. Tenney, with poetry by Edward Payson Jackson and a Carter Band concert and fireworks to close.
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Dorchester
Mt. Bowdoin
Bird Street
Harvard Street
Dorchester Station
Harvard Improvement Association
Glen Road
Te Association
Richardson
M. Bickford
I. A. Austin
JL. B. Whittemore
John B. Patterson
Charles H. G. Greenwood
Charles R. Tenney
America
Edward Payson Jackson
Rexford
J. K. Berry
T. M. Carter
Carter
Child Run Down by Electric Car on Washington Street
Samuel Crogan, four years old, died after being struck by tram car 1694 at Washington and Cobb streets at 8 45 last evening. Bystanders watched in horror as the motor man failed to stop in time and life ebbed before a store near the scene. He was taken to City Hospital morgue where his mother identified him.
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Deadwood
Jesse Jim
Assumption Cadets
Father Mathew
Shergolds
Eutaw Club
Charlestown
Koodoodee Club
Boston
E. Z
Fairyland
Corey Boat Club
Samuel Crogan
Oneida Street
Washington and
Cobb Streets
City Hospital
300000 at the World's Fair Chicago
July 4 at the fair drew an estimated 300000 as flags waved and crowds celebrated. A City Hall to fair grounds procession led by the Sec ond Regiment and a band. Mrs H R Stafford of Martha's Vineyard rode in a carriage with two friends and displayed the original Paul Jones era flag.
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Chicago
Fair Grounds
H. R. Stafford
Marthas Vineyard
Paul Jones
Congress
Train rolls toward hills as workers prepare for Lowell
The article describes a train departing the depot on a journey to the hills of White. Passengers enjoy sandwiches, coffee, and cigars while the band plays. After multiple stops the work starts, signaled by Manager Spaulding's stentorian shout, “Now, then, boys, all ready for Lowell!”
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White
Spaulding
Stentorian Jones
Lowell
Post Special Draws Big Crowds Across New Hampshire
A special Post train rolled through Nashua Junction to Manchester and Suncook, drawing thousands of spectators at Concord Tilton Laconia and The Weirs. Festive crowds cheered as bands played and Post staff mingled with visitors at Fabyan’s and Mt Pleasant House, despite rain.
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Lowell
Nashua Junction
Concord
Montreal
A. D. Brown
Manchester
N. H
Suncook
New Hampshire
Tilton
Special edition Post train makes Cape trip July Fourth
The Boston to Provincetown special edition Post train arrived at 1 15 PM and drew enthusiastic crowds from Brockton to Wellfleet and beyond. The three car express carried papers to Sandwich Yarmouth Eastham Truro and Provincetown with prize orders at stations along the Central Division. A large Provincetown reception greeted the paper as editors noted the tri colored daily’s popularity.
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Provincetown
Boston
Brockton
Shoe City
Onset Bay
Buzzard’s Bay
Sandwich
West Barnstable
Barnstable
Yarmouth
South Yarmouth
South Dennis
North Dennis
North Harwich
Harwich
Brewster
Orleans
Eastham
Wellfleet
South Truro
Truro
North Truro
Stabbing Row Leaves McKenna Near Death in Boston
William P. McKenna, 26, was stabbed multiple times during a quarrel on Clark Street near Richmond and rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital in serious condition. George Russell and Charles Bonne are in custody at Hanover Street Station, with potential manslaughter or assault charges depending on McKenna's outcome. George E. Walker was also involved, wounded but not seriously.
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William P. McKenna
George Russell
Charles Bonne
Hanover Street
Mr. McKenna
George E. Walker
Clark Street
Richmond
McKenna
Walker
Russell
Bonne
Massachusetts General Hospital
North Street
Barnum Bronze Statue Unveiled in Bridgeport on July Fourth
In Seaside Park Bridgeport a bronze eight foot statue of P. T. Barnum by Ball was unveiled before about 11 000 people including many visitors. Ex Mayor Marigold presented the statue to Mayor Bostwick while Rev Collyer and William Hurd spoke. Nancy Leigh, Barnum's granddaughter, unveiled it as citizens funded the granite pedestal.
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Somerville
West Somersle
West Somerville
West Somerville’s
Old Powder House Club
Henry Sander
Arthur Clifford
Ed Jouett
J. B. Dupont
Arthur C. Sellick
Park Avenue Methodist Church
E. H. Capen
D.D
Tufts College
Hodgkins
Clarendon
Davis Square
Wade
Powder House Hill
Old Powder House Square
Central Hill
Bridgeport
Conn
P. T. Barenum
Seaside Park
National Guard
G. A. R. Post
M. H. Marigold
W. B. Bostwick
Robert Collyer
D. D
New York
William B. Hurd
Brooklyn
P. T. Barnum
Nancy Leigh
Showman
Marina
The
Sound
Ball
James A. Bailey
Pleasure Beach
Leader of the Blind Tom gang arrested in Boston boat race swindle
Special Officers Abbott and Gilmore with Patrolmen Wallis and Howes arrested Louis Hacket on Charles Street near Revere Street and seized a complete shell game outfit. William Hennessy was also arrested on Sudbury Street. Hacket, reputed leader of the Blind Tom gang, known as a top-tier sharpers group from New York, arrived to target riverboat attendees.
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Abbott and Gilmore
Wallis and Howes
New York
Charles River
Byrne
Watts
Louis Hacket
Charles Street
Revere Street
William Hennessy
Sudbury Street
Hacket
Blind Tom
Winners on the Tracks at Monmouth Park July 4
The card lists six races with winners: Pecksniff in race one over Tenacious and Kazan, Herald by Treasure over Louise, Declared in the Independence stakes with Discount second and Dorian third, Sirocco winning the Fourth of July handicap over Ajax and Picknicker, Kilkenny first in the Eatontown stakes with Arab and Raceland following, and Augusta Belle taking the sixth mile and one sixteenth over Roche and Midnight.
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Monmouth Park
N. J
Pecksniff
Tenacious
Kazan
Herald
Treasure
Louise
Declare
Discount
Dorian
Sirocco
Ajax
Picknicker
Kilkenny
Arab
Raceland
Augusta Belle
Roche
Midnight
Bright on Beach Races July 4 Card Attracts Mixed Results
Brighton Beach July 4 races show Bess McDuff, Hindoomere, Harlem Glitzen, Play or Pay, Vagabond, Major Daly and St Luke among winners or placers across six flat events and one steeplechase with finish times reported for most races.
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Brighton Beach
L. L
Bess McDuff
Are McDuff
Doncaster
Hindoomere Ae Daly
Inspector C
Harlem
Cr Glitzen
Ragemorse
Rear Guard
Air Plant
Dickinson
Major Daly
Sandowne
Gold Dollar
St. Luke
Pat Oakley
Fatal assault reported at 45 Chapman street
John Curran was arrested at 10 o'clock for an assault on James Broderick with a knife at 45 Chapman street after a quarrel over a woman. Broderick was stabbed three times in the abdomen, bled heavily, and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with dangerous wounds, his home at 54 Dunstable street in Charlestown.
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John Curran
James Broderick
Chapman Street
Broderick
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dunstable Street
Charlestown
Shooting injures William King near Berkeley Street
William King a colored man of 30 Buckingham Street is at City Hospital with a bullet wound in the left leg. He says a man on the third floor of a house near Berkeley Street fired at him while he walked up Columbus Avenue around 9 o'clock last night. About a dozen officers arrested Dennis Angel, 14, who is believed to have fired a revolver several times in the area.
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D. W. Herrick
Division 14
Chestnut Hill Avenue
Armed Battalion
Wilson Park
Everett
John C. Spofford
John D. Henderson
Frank P. Bennett
A. G. Freeman
M. T. Bemner
D. P. Bailey
C. O. Tukey
Arthur Bennett
Arthur Whittier
A. G. Brooks
J. A. Corkum
F. F. Driscoll
F. E. Dyer
W. R. Brown
C. A. Glea
Noah
Evans
Jennings
Thomas Milligan
Cate
Hardy
West Everett
Everett Club
Leominster
Carlos Guglas
Gugilas
Great Barrington
Housatonic
James Whitney
Walsh
Newton
Circuit Street
Box 74
Mooreland Avenue
A. C. Walworth
Dwisht Chester
Department
Cent
William King
Buckingham Street
City Hospital
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Otlack
Dennis Angel
Sunstruck Woman Stricken During Lynn Sports
A Mrs. Cross of 20 Abbott Place was sun struck during forenoon sports on the Common in Lynn. She was removed to her home in dying condition.
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Lynn
Cross
Abbott Place
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Elks Club
Stow and
Acton
Pat Rooney
Bar-None
Moondyne Club
Warren
Broadway Square
Crescent Beach
Strathmore Hotel
Beachmont
Winthrop
Cottage Park
Winthrop Club
Waltham
Chelsea
Company HH
Academy of Music
J. P. Warren
Frank Swift
Emory Coulter
Lizzie C. West
Aggie Dwyer
Messrs
Hobart Swift
Newton Centre
Crystal Lake
Waltham Watch Factory
Revere
Point of Pines
Fife and Bugle Corps
Crescent Band
McKenns
Boren
Poe
Felows
C. H. Taft
Crescvene
W. C. Spary
E. N. Pierce
F. BE. Stanley
Hous Miles
J. G. Miller
Walthan
Rifles
M. D. Clement
Warden
Olney Af Board of Aldermen
Ludden
J. S. Stearns
Joseph
B. Madden
G. H. Chapin
W. V. Hyde
C. C. Samuels
Ite
Shari LI
City Square
Willians
Williams
Wiliams & Carieclou
Startford
Henry P. Murphy
Oxford Street
Beach Street
Mr. Murphy
A. W. Wheeler & CO
S. Dacufacturers
Hanover
American House
Hood’s
Cures
Tammany Hall
Glenwood Hall
Cupid
Tail
Sammy Crogan
Post
Pleasan
Lake Winnisquam
Laconia
Lakeport
Long Bay
Belknap Mountains
Fabyan
Lakeside House
Plymouth
Woodsville
Fabyan’s
Mt. Pleasant House
Cape
W. H. Pareker
M. D
Peabody Medical Institute
Balfinch St
Blind Tom” Gang
Brighton Park
LS. Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Mass
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