Salem Mayor's clash over parade float sparks fervor
In Salem on July 4, Mayor Turner protested a float depicting him in the city police station. The parade committee allowed the float after debate amid profanity and heated exchanges with Alderman Entwistle. The float won first prize, and Turner warned of possible charges and appeals to the police committee as public outrage grew.
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Salem
Turner
South Salem Athletic Association
Marshal Hart
Aldermanntwistle
Entwistle
Hart
Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Meets at Parker House
About forty members gathered for the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati annual meeting at Parker House. Officers elected include President Winslow Warren and Vice President Benjamin Apthorp Gould. Delegates to the triennial meeting selected. new members Charles W. Sever and Wade Cushing welcomed.
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Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
Parker House
Winslow Warren
Benjamin Apthorp Gould
Gamaliel Bradford
David Greene Haskins, Jr
William F. Jones
John Homans
M.D
Alexander Williams
Edward Story Moseley
Benjamin Lincoln
John Collins Warren
Charles Upham Bell
James Gardner Vose
D. D
Thomasl. Casey
A. S. A. Thornton V. Lothrop
John C. Palfrey
John G. Heywood
Frederick A. Whitwell
Roger Wolcott
Winslow
Unsettled Fourth at Gray Gables and Buzzard's Bay
Rainy weather kept the Fourth of July plans indoors at Gray Gables. The President stayed with family as fireworks were postponed and shores glowed with distant displays. Jeffersons and Taylor reunions faced weather setbacks but ended with a boat house concert.
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Jeffersons’ and Co
S. Taylor, Jr
Jeffersons
Buttermilk Bay
Boston
Mingle on Saratoga Street Injures Parade Spectators
During the Saratoga street melee a viewer group was crushed injuring several women and children. A young woman from Butaw Street fell from a Methodist church fence while attempting to enter a yard. She was taken to a neighbor’s home, a physician was summoned, and she was later removed by carriage. Not all names were learned amid the excitement as Annica was in high demand in East Boston households.
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Saratoga Street
Butaw Street
Annica
Boston
Endeavor Preparations for July Convention Under Way
Young Christian Endeavor workers filled Berkeley Temple rooms with a country fair atmosphere as they prepped for the forthcoming convention. Signs for voting and registration were set up while Coster & Co of New York prepared to decorate Mechanics' Building for a chorus rehearsal. The committee of thirteen will meet in Russell Hall next Wednesday noon and then in Bromfield street quarters at noon today as space is allocated for headquarters and final approvals.
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Berkeley Temple
Gilman
Dickinson
General C. E. Society
Coster & Co
New York
Mechanics’ Building
Russell Hall
Bromfield Street
Mechanics’ Hall
Golden Gross Picnic Marked Golden Cross Anniversary
The Massachusetts commanderies of the United Order of the Golden Cross celebrated the nineteenth anniversary in Knoxville Tennessee with two marquees on Cottage Hill Winthrop and the beach. A morning business meeting led by Grand Commander Charles Steere drew representation from most of the 102 commanderies in the state. A 600-strong dinner followed at Young's Hotel, then a 2 pm reception for Supreme Commander A S Bangs of Augusta Maine. The afternoon featured outdoor sports as trains and boats ferried attendees to the event.
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Massachusetta
United Order of the Golden Cross
Order
Knoxville
Tenn
Cottage Hill
Winthrop
Charles Steere
Francis L. Beals
John C. Stewart
York
Joseph I. Stewart
Dorchester
W. H. Powers
Supreme Committee of Laws
H. H. Boutwell
Malden
Supreme Committee On Laws
R. B. Graham
K. R. Todd
Rosetta E. Reed
Brockton
M. E. Howard
Huxley Burial in Finchley Near Eastbourne
London July 4 The burial of Professor Huxley was held in Finchley near Eastbourne in a simple ceremony. Relatives and Royal Society members attended including Lord Kelvin Sir John Evans and General Sir John Donnelly. Herbert Spencer was ill but sent his secretary. Notables at the grave included Lecky George Darwin Ray Lankester William Crookes Charles Bradley Jeffrey Bell Henry James and Spencer Walpole.
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London
Huxley
Finchley
Eastbourne
Royal Society
Lord Kelvin
John Evans
John Donnelly
Herbert Spencer
Lecky
George Darwin
Ray Lankester
William Crookes
Charles Bradley
Jeffrey Bell
Henry James
Spencer Walpole
American Driving Meet Lights Hyde Park Parade
London July 4 The American driving meet in Hyde Park drew a large crowd as 29 vehicles paraded from the Magazine at 11 40 a m amid cool weather and fashionably dressed spectators. Organizers Thomas Clarke and Jim Burke oversaw arrangements while Parker Williams of the Stage Coaching Club praised the first meet, noting the horses looked commonplace. B S Wolf led the cavalcade.
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London
Hyde Park
Thomas Clarke
Jim‘ Burke
Parker Williams
Stage Coaching Club
B. S. Wolf
Big Fire Destroys Industries in Kew Westminster
A major blaze in Westminster British Columbia yesterday engulfed Laidlaw's cannery Brunnette's saw mill and several adjoining buildings including a drying kiln box shed and blacksmith shops. The Brunnette mill suffered about 120000 in losses with 5000 insured. Laidlaw's cannery losses reached 40000 with insurance unclear. The schooner Northwest also damaged with an estimated 5000 loss and no insurance.
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Kew Westminster
New Westminster
B. C
Laidlaw
Brunnette
Northwest
Balloon burst injures five in German military depot
Berlin July 4 The Lokal Anzeiger reports a large military balloon exploded last night at the army balloon department grounds injuring five pioneers seriously. Cause of the break is not known.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzieger
Balloon Department
The
Army
Winthrop Club House entertains Floral Emblem Society play
At the Winthrop club house a Floral Emblem Society event featured songs recitations and a nationally themed play. Mrs Ellen A Richardson opened with a welcoming address as Miss Edith Griffin Miss Mabel Johnson and others wore period costumes embodying France England Scotland Ireland Uncle Sam and real and fictional regions. A white flower chorus dressed in tulle presented the stage pieces amid wreaths of hemlock and hay creating a fragrant decorative setting.
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Winthrop Club
Floral Emblem Society
Ellen A. Richardson
Helen Shirley Cummings
Edith Griffin
France
Mabel Johnson
England
House of Lancashire
Florence Belcher
Scotland
Stanley Sears
Gardner Freeman
Master McDon
Charley Ide
Roland Yester
Marion Fowler
Chicago
Columbia
Ireland
Herald
Concole
Sam
Rose
Florence Ide
Hortense Emerson
Columbine
Theresa Key
Pampas
Marion Clapp
Millie Ide
Bessie Clisby
Mabel Dorman
Laurel
Pansy Dustin
Buttercup
Alice Collins
Corn
Leon Hitch
Mary T. Whitney
Cora Stewart Wheeler
Charlie Merrick
Grace le Baron Upham
Ordway Partridge
Leighton House
Cecilia Orchestra
H. W. Brown
Mary Dana Hicks
O. 'B. Lewis
Edward S. Sears
Adelaide Goddard
Kate C. Phelps
F. M. Manchester
Nathaniel Ladd
B. Miller
J. Sewall Reed
H. B. Slack
A. M. Whitney
John S. Clark
William Lee
P. M. Carpenter
Clara B. Adams
L.foster Morss
Evelyn M. Mason
Charles C. Hutchinson
William Ordway Partridge
Edward Sears
M. W. Pond
Winthrop Marvin
Corbin
H. T. Floyd
G. M. Whittaker
C. W. Plunkett
C. E. Lewis
Board of Selectmen
Winthrop
Julia Ward Howe
J. R. Reeves
Key
Association
Massachusetts
Fourth of July at Tammany Hall in New York
Tammany Hall in East Fourteenth Street hosted a July Fourth celebration with speakers from across the country including James E. Campbell of Ohio and Chicago. The program featured a flower emblem tableau, a Puritan dress display, songs, and a banquet at Leighton House. Highlights included a silk Stars and Stripes banner gift and remarks on the American flag and patriotism.
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New York
Tammany Hall
East Fourteenth Street
James E. Campbell
Ohio
Armed Revolvers Helped Prisoners Escape Ludlow Jail Break
Joseph Killoran Harry Russell and Charles Allen escaped Ludlow Street Jail after subduing keeper Edward Schneer with revolvers. They took keys from the keeper, shattered a window, opened internal doors and fled into Ludlow Street as police pursued.
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New York
Joseph Killoran
Harry Russell
Charles Allen
Springfield
Hoboken
N. J
Ludlow Street
Killoran
Russell
Allen
Edward Schneer
Colton
Don Sheehan
Broome Street
Ore
Broome
Contests at Melrose Fourth of July Fair
At Melrose on July 4 a morning program featured a ten mile road race for Melrose riders with a gold watch and silver cup as prizes. Charles Pembroke won both first prize and time, 29 minutes 18 seconds, in 29m 18s. A two mile road race was won by Hollis Cornwall in 6m 36s with Roger Buck second in 6m 3s. Various races followed with multiple winners and prize cash, judged by J J Doherty FP BE Ellis and N Shute.
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Melrose
Charles Pembroke
Hollis Cornwall
Roger Buck
Stewart
Hawkes
Barker
Reeder
Knights
Newman
Kelly
Duffy
McLaughlin
William Hawkes
Swenson
Lynde
St. Mary’s Co. L
East Side
Edward McLaughlin
J. J. Doherty
BE. Ellis
N. Shute
Sleeper Collision Kills Two on Wabash Train
A Wabash passenger train delayed by an hour crashed into the rear sleeper at Niantic twenty miles west of Decatur Illinois fatally injuring engineer M L Higgins and fireman D Smith and injuring passenger Eli Dawson. The collision buried the engine under coal while others escaped serious harm.
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Eli Dawson
Niantic
Higgins
Smith
Boys Fire Cannon at Mayor’s Window in Middletown Riot
In Middletown Connecticut on July 4 a noisy celebration erupted as boys shot a cannon ramrod through the mayor's window after he banned cannons and bonfires. Police guarded streets all night as numerous cannons were fired.
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Middletown
Conn
Vinat
The Show-Houms Offer Two Audiences At Castle Square
The Castle Square drew two good crowds yesterday and last night enjoying The Brig ands and Mr Wooley’s topical song with out-of-town visitors prominent. Commercial travellers expected in large numbers for The Sphinx at Tremont Theatre tonight as the opera runs final performances tomorrow. Souvenirs to be handed out both afternoon and evening. The Rossow brothers and Geo Thatcher lead the show at Keith’s New Theatre. At Austin and Stone’s Museum cern the harem of the Sultan is the strongest act. Queen Lil’ burlesque at the Palace Theatre continues to draw. Fourth of July firework events lit the old Gettysburg building. A “pop” concert at Music Hall offered patriotic music, and tomorrow night closes the season’s entertainment series.
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Castle Square
Mr. Wooley
Tremont Theatre
Music Hall
Willis L. Moore Named Weather Bureau Chief
The White House announced Willis L. Moore of Illinois as chief of the Weather Bureau. The commission arrived from Gray Gables in the morning mail.
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Washington
Willis L. Moore
Illinois
Weather Bureau
White House
Gray Gables
Niagara's Easy Race Ends With Easy Win At Clyde
In Scotland on July 4 the Niagara led the fleet from Kilcreggan, finishing ahead of Eucharis and Zinita as the Dakotah and Niagara tied on initial times. Breeze freshened at 6:41, Niagara extended its lead on the final lap, with Britannia Ailsa and Val kyrie DNI not racing today. Next race set for July 6 under Royal Clyde Yacht Club.
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Hunter’s ‘Quay
Scotland
Kilcreggan
Eucharis
Niagara
Zinita
Dakotab
Britannia
Ailsa
Valkyrie Dni
Royal Clyde Yacht Club
Mrs Craigie Divorced After Court Action
The novelist Mrs Craigie obtained a divorce from her husband after a dispute over the action. Lawyers withdrew earlier, and Justice Jeune granted the divorce to the wife following the withdrawal of legal representation.
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Wratiy
Cincinnati Society
Macananie
Oase
New England Piano Co
Tremont St
Berkeley Temple Rooms
Fredckles
Ak Spee
Woodbury
the Floral Emblem Society
Cleveland
Connecticut
Frederick Smyth
James Lindsay Gordon
Smyth
David B. Hill
Herbert
Navy
McAdoo
Lindsay
Flower
Evans
South Carolina
Hughes
Arizona
Abbott
F. R. Coudert
Isidor Strauss
Grand Sachem
Tammany Society
Fathers of the Republic
Grover Cleveland
Joseph Breck & Sons
North Market Street
Little Rossow Brothers
Geo Thatcher
Keith
New Theatre
Austin & Stone
Cern
Sultan ——S
Palace Theatre
Lil
Gettysburg
Austin & Sica
Austin & 8 Stonesuseum Museum
Tegment
Narragansett Racing Association
Narragansett Park
Providence
R. 1
Park Square
Staton
Rossow Bros
Geo. Thatcher
Ross and
Fenton
Keith’s
Castle SQ
Tremont
Tremont Ston
RIC Cc
Ric AN
Normandy
Boston Music Hall
Vyumeris
Sig. A. DE Novellis
Sic
A. DE Novellis
Emont Theatre
Fternoon
Carols Kerker
Come Opers Kigmet
le Souvenirs
Wth Cencaty
Beetlty
Lyceum Theatre
Morrison
Salem Willows
New Beats
New Fiers
New Landines
A. F. Doane
John Endicott
Cape Rathburn
Pearson’s Wharf
Aretlantic
Bsa
Beverly
Baker’s Island
David Morrison
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Portland
C. F. Williams, Ag
Cape Central
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