Shuman Exhibit Highlights Irish Village at Chicago Fair
Mr. Shuman and Mrs. White toured the Irish Industrial Village at the Chicago World's Fair, praising its thrift and urging support for Ireland's textile trade. The Shuman firm showcased Irish frieze ulsters and overcoats, while Mrs. White escorted visitors to village relics and the Blarney stone unveiling attended by Governor Russell and Mayor Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shuman
Chicago
Shuman
Irish Industrial Association
Countess Aberdeen
Emerald Isle
Peter White
Ireland
Boston
Messrs. A. Shuman & Co
Manufactures and Liberal Arts
Lucan
Athlone
Messrs. Shuman
America
Lady Aberdeen
Custom House
Russell
Dawes
Massachusetts
Egan
Sullivan
Chicago Tribune
Burnett
M. Adams
John C. Wyman
Rhode Island
White
Carter Harrison
Fire on Essex Street Injures Workers and Damages Building
A fifth floor blaze at 66 Essex Street, discovered by Patrolman Kelly, confined to the center of the floor where L. Sneider, a tailor, operated. Fire and smoke ruined winter coats and left the sixth floor Franklin Engraving heavily smoked. Total Sneider loss estimated $3000 to $5000, building damage under $250. Kimball estate owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Street
Kelly
Division 4
L. Sneider
Franklin Engraving Company
Whitney Bros
Wheelock Manufacturing Company
C. Fr. Glover & Co
Sneider
Kimball Estate
Death by Own Action in Lowell Canal Tragedy
The body of a man about 50 years old, 5ft 1in, and 135 pounds, was recovered from Dutton street canal after he jumped in Wednesday. Medical Examiner Irish ruled death by own action. Clothing included striped pants and a blue sailor shirt. false teeth found in a pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Dutton Street Canal
Irish
Congress
Tragic Waltham Train Crossing Crash Kills Three
A Troy express at Hastings private crossing strikes a top phaeton carrying Mr and Mrs White and their son Alfred. Mrs White dies on impact. Alfred and Mr White die en route or soon after. The fast train, near Kendal Green, damages the carriage beyond recognition and prompts debate over crossing safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham Hospital
Hastings
Troy Express
Alfred White
Kendal Green
Waltham
Beast
Mr. White
Thomas Coburn
Taunton
Henry J. White
Weston
Baptist Church
F. C. Bigelow
Worceser
White
Lydia Morse
Harriet Morse
Charles
Franklin
Alfred
Feniah Morse
Willard Morse
Razor Assault Sparks Fight in Fellowscourt South End
Joseph M. Higginson, 23, of 7 Chadwick Street Roxbury, lies in City Hospital with deep arm and minor side cuts after a razor attack in Fellowscourt. Charles A. Murphy, 22, of 7 Fellows Court, is under arrest at Station 10 for Higginson's wounding. Murphy says self defense after being assaulted by a crowd while passing with a beer pail. Higginson identified him as the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowscourt
South End
Joseph M. Higginson
City Hospital
Charles A. Murphy
Station 10
Cuttine Higginson
Chadwick Street
Roxbury
Fellows Court
Murphy
Higginson
Town in Oaktown Burns. Vincennes Asks for Engine
Report from Vincennes Indiana dated July 14 states Oaktown in the county is burning. The town has requested an auxiliary steam engine from Vincennes to combat the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Oaktown
Salem regiment elects Captain Philip Little as colonel candidate
The Eighth Regiment will camp at South Framingham next week. Captain Philip Little of Salem leads a quiet bid for colonel, ahead of rivals Colonel Keeler and Major Pew. Little is currently an Alderman and pursues mayoral nomination. he has military training from Boston schools and MIT, with prior service under General Peach and as brigade inspector for the Eighth Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
South Framingham
Philip Little
Colonel Keeler
Pew
Keeler
Captain Little
Essex County
Little
Boston
H. A. Moore
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B. F. Peach, Jr
Russian Baltic and Black Sea fleets in New York harbor
Six warships from Russia’s Baltic and Black Sea fleets lie in the North River foreshadowing a major July display. Admiral Kaznakoff hosts Fourth of July ceremonies aboard his cruiser with bunting and electric lights as Russia seeks to showcase naval power and goodwill toward the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nachimoff
Rynda
Dimitri Donskoi
Russias
North River
New York
Nicholas I
Baltic
Black Sea
Northern Empire
Russia
Metropolis
England
Hudson
United States
Kaznakoff
New York Harbor
John Adams
Blue Cross of Russia
Notorious Dr Henry Meyer Case Told in Newton
The article traces a phase of Henry Meyer's life two years ago when he and his wife were involved in murders to defraud insurers. Meyer rented rooms from Mrs. McAvoy on Washington street, paying well, while the landlady noticed nothing suspicious about the well funded lodger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meyer
Newton
The Mysterious Doctor Meyer and a Wealthy Woman
The doctor lived in a poor Newton block and spanned nights in Boston with elaborate dinners in a tin case. He brought a woman claiming to be his wife, wore many jewels, and a dying companion’s visitors received the jewels as family heirlooms. The rumored poisoning is disputed while the woman’s death is likely natural, as Meyer spent mornings in Boston and afternoons on chemistry experiments in his rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Back Bay
Dr. Meyer
Perley Poore Bet Recalls Massachusetts Election Pledge
Following Judge Burbank's death, a famed tale resurfaces about Ben Perley Poore and an 1856 Massachusetts bet. Poore allegedly wheeled a barrel of apples from West Newbury to the Tremont House to fulfill his wager, with a planned return journey by Burbank to Poore's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Vield
Washington
Judge Burbank
Ben
Perley Poore
Massachusetts
Major Poore
West Newbury
Tremont House
Colonel Burbank
Big Kansas City Bank Suspended Amid Turbulent Times
Kansas City National Bank halted operations before closing, with a window notice showing it had been placed in receivership by the Comptroller of the Currency. Its capital stood at 1 million dollars, assets reportedly between two and three million, and liabilities around 1.8 million, while President J S Chick was among those declining to discuss specifics. In Denver, notable failures followed with hotel and company assignments totaling tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands in assets and liabilities. Other cities reported bank distress and business closures including Worcester axe works and Buckeye Cycle failures in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas City National Bank
J. S. Chick
West
N. M. Tabor
Brown Palace Hotel Company
Hotel Metropole Company
Tabor, Pierce & Co
Metropole
Worcester
American Axe & Tool Company
East Douglas
Mass
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Savings Bank
State Banking Board
Capitol National Bank
New York
M. Fox & Co
Maiden Lane
Cincinnati
Buckeye Cycle Company
West Fifth Street
Moonlight excursion repeat urged by Winthrop steam boat line
The Winthrop steam boat line plans a second moonlight excursion on the 20th inst following the success of the first. A yacht race for cash prizes starts at 5 o'clock from the club wharf, with other social events including a regular hop and a firemen's ball scheduled. Local fishing activity remains steady as mackerel are reported off the Bluffs and Beachmont hauls improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Winthrop Yacht Club
Winthrop Firemen
Swinthrop Highlands
Beachmont
Joseph Floyd
Pleasant Street
Brigham
Dorchester
Hazlemere
Farnum
Cambridge
Ferguson
Boston Highlands
Wiswell
Red Montgomery
Hall
Dexter
Heart
Boston
T. D. Roberts
Church of the Unity
Parker Hall
Beacon Dramatic Association of
Chelsea
Comedietta
Hair mattresses made to order in two parts
A. W. Wheeler & Co manufacturers at 63 and 65 Hanover street Boston advertise hair mattresses made to order in two parts for full size beds at 40 pounds best tick. Opposite American House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
Boston
American House
Paris editor Buloz exposed in 16,25000 franc blackmail plot
A Paris scandal reveals blackmailers extorting editor Charles Buloz of Revue des Deux Mondes for large sums believed to total 16,250,000 francs. Buloz fled city after revelations, while Mme Buloz seeks divorce. Police hunt for him as shareholders consider appointing Mme Buloz as editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles Buloz
Revue Des Deux Mondes
M. Buloz
Mme. Buloz
Professor Richet
Academy of Sciences
Louis
Haut Ton
Bulor
The Receding Comet Interest Wanes Among Public
The comet, moving away rather than toward Earth, has lost the public's growing curiosity. What remains is a steady though diminished interest as observers note the celestial body's retreat.
Regulus Path of the Comet This Month
Astronomers report Regulus path of the comet will stay visible for several weeks as it nears its closest point to the sun on July 22 before turning away. The rapid Rordame’s comet is noted as one of the fastest to stir up interest among astronomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rordame
The Anti-Treat Plan Raised by Oliver Teall in New York
Oliver Sumner Teall explains the anti drinking pledge campaign begun June 21 at 60 Wall Street. He details pledge distribution, signing pace, and hoped impact while noting branches across multiple states. He cites limited funds but strong newspaper and public support as proof of potential success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oliver Sumner Teall
Wall Street
Brooklyn
Bay Ridge
Cold Spring
Oneida
Geneva
Mt. Kisco
Mineola
Flushing
New Rochelle
Nelsonville
Bedford Park
Newark
N. J
Montclair
Morristown
Passaic
Orange
Jersey City
Boston
Dorchester Club Exhibits At St Peters Parish Picnic
The Dorchester Athletic Club will stage an exhibition at St Peter's Church annual parish picnic at Highland Lake on July 21. The event is sanctioned by the N E A A U and proceeds will aid the parish poor. Meanwhile local worries grow over ongoing small breaks, and a curious incident arose when a citizen alerted police to chase two officers assigned to spot the breaks. Jeweler Mr Morrison reports a missing gold open faced Waltham watch after a prospective customer who looked at rings left without buying. He notified Station 11 after the theft claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Athletic Club
St. Peter’s Church
Highland Lake
Morrison
Waltham
Station 11
Miscreant Steals from Doctor H L White’s House
A burglar entered 30 Bow street yesterday morning and stole 107 dollars from Dr H L White’s servant. At 39 Summer street Herbert Leddy, four, had clothing catch fire while playing in his entryway. His mother quickly smothered the flames with her apron, saving him though he was badly burned across the body. Dr Durrell attended to the injured child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. White
Bow Street
Herbert Leddy
Summer Street
Dr. Durrell
Fire Chief Mullen to Return Monday From Vacation
Battalion Chief John A. Mullen of the fire department is expected back from his vacation Monday. He has been at Onset Bay with his family. Work is being pushed on the Congress street baseball grounds to have them in condition for the opening game of the new Boston Reds of the New England league, to be played Monday afternoon. Alderman Flood, president of the Golden Gate Club, has been delegated to arrange a banquet for ex-Senator C. F. Cronin. Cronin will also be tendered a reception and banquet by the City Point Catholic Association at the club house next Tuesday evening. J. J. Conolly, secretary of the Tammany Club, goes to Bar Harbor next week. J. P. McCarthy will go to Philadelphia July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mullen
Fire Department
Onset Bay
Congress Street
New
Boston Reds
Alderman Flood
Golden Gate Club
C. F. Cronin
Man Dies From Wharf Injury At City Hospital
Michael J. Regan, injured by a horse at McQuesten's wharf last Wednesday, died at City Hospital yesterday morning. He was 26, resided at 26 Porter Street, and leaves a widow. Burial is set for 2 p m today. Also: two new drill school classes opened under Captain Grady with eight men in morning and nine in afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Regan
McQuesten’s Wharf
City Hospital
Porter Street
Grady
Funeral for James P. Smith Held at Cary Avenue Baptist Church
The funeral for James P. Smith was held yesterday afternoon at Cary Avenue Baptist Church with a large gathering of relatives and friends. A quartet performed and Rev. Robert Cameron, the church pastor, spoke of the deceased’s fine qualities. Numerous floral tributes arrived, including offerings from several large Boston dry goods firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Smith
Cary Avenue Baptist Church
Robert Cameron
Boston
Sawyer and Son Sell Mt Vernon Street House at Auction
Charles W. Sawyer and Son auctioned the two and a half story brick dwelling at 21 Mt. Vernon Street with about 1500 feet of land. George E. Doherty bought the property for 3507 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Sawyer & Son
Mt. Vernon Street
George E. Doherty
Sunday religious services listed at Shawmut Church and affiliated venues
The Shawmut Congregational Church hosts morning and evening sermons and free seating. Music by quartet and Shawmut chorus. Patriot meetings move to Peoples Church with Professor Walter Sims speaking on Italian Pope and American homes. Christian Union holds a Sunday praise service at Union Hall with listed performers and readings. doors open 7:15, service 7:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Congregational Church
Tremont and
Brookline Streets
A. Vincent
God
Shawmut Chorus
Music Hall
People’s Church
Columbus Avenue
Walter Sims
Detroit
Satoili
America
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
George Mendall ‘Taylor
Marks Babcock
Ida J. Harris
Bertha I. Barker
Louise Clarke
Mary Blanche Richardson
W. Tracey Teale
Charles Bickford
Knowlton's Checks Shocks Lynn Dealer Arrested in Boston
Lynn July 14 L G Knowlton 10 was arrested in Boston for passing worthless checks in Lynn at 49 State street. He formerly worked at Donahue's factory and, after a shaky start with a partner Porter, operated on credit and victimized firms including R E Hillard and Titus Co. in Boston and Lynn banks such as Bank of Lynn and First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
L. G. Knowlton
Boston
State Street
Knowlton
Haverhill
Donahue
Porter
R. E. Hillard
L. Russell & Co
Titus & Co
Hale & Galloupe
Edward Jewell
Farrell & Hurley, Hoyt & Co
N. A. Bodwell
D. C. Brown
Russell Counter Company
Bank of Lynn
City Penne Bank
First Nationalank
The Faint Echoes of Space and City Whims
Reported verbaim pieces weave satire on life, love, and science. A group of short quips and banter ponders stars like Alpha Centauri, Miss Passage’s fortune, and public spirit in New York, with editorials critiquing manuscript merit.
A Tough Boy and the Gray Hair in Sorrow Joke
A Harlem school teacher scolds the worst boy in the school with a grim warning that his wickedness will bring his father's gray hair to sorrow. The boy retorts that the old man wears a wig and belongs to a crema tion society, prompting a quip about reform and life choices from Texas Sittings. In a separate exchange, Miss Elenora and Tomlinson exchange flippant goodbyes with Tomlinson insisting he cannot resist a pleasant speech too often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Texas
Tomlinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chigald
Mr. Shuman
Boston Merchant
Hood
P.putte
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. R. Purren
Richard
United WN Eat
North Shore
Regulus
Yuly
Geo. Lang
Cor. Washington
Mr. Teall
Somerville
South Boston
Charlestown
A. Hildreth’s
Pierce
Copley Square
W. N. Bayrs
Hildreth
Harvard
Edw. i. Tale
A. P. Peabody
New England
Post Office Square
Boston, Mass
Ben J. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
S. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Thomson Electric Welding Company
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
B. I. Spinney
E. W. Rice, Jr
Alpha Centauri
Passage
Goodboy
Gayboy
Dbazoo
Jones
Merit
R. H. Titherington
Kate Field
Ealing
Johnson
Johnson & CO
Bostom
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