Mystery Air Ship Still Unsolved After Prize Fighters
General Telegraph News reports ongoing confusion over the air ship mystery following prize fighter incidents and a bold robbery at Old Orchard Maine. The National Educational Association in Nashville discusses denominational schools and education history with prominent speakers and a strong Oregon school exhibit. Officers for the next year include President James H. Canfield and Secretary W. A. Garrett, with a broad slate of vice presidents and a full board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard—Maine Dental Society
Nashville
Tenn
National Educational Association
John Jay
New York
Dwight
Columbia College Law School
B. A. Hinsdale
Michigan University
W.H. Payne
George Howland
Chicago
Hall of Representatives
Oregon
James H. Canfield
Kansas
W. A. Garrett
Tennessee
Ke, C. Hewitt
Illinois
Craigville Camp Grounds Prominent Divines to Speak
Craigville July 15 The annual Christian camp meeting opens July 29 and runs to Aug 7 with Rev C A Tillinghast of Providence delivering the opening address. A list of prominent divines includes M Summerbelt D D Lewiston Me Warren Hathaway D D Blooming Grove N Y C L Jackson Albany N Y C G Hanuh Saco Me H C Badger Cambridge J B Weston J D Stanfordville N Y S G Babcock Westerly R I E E Hale D D Boston B S Batchelder New Bedford S W Butler New York W L Lothrop Fall River J G Dutton Westport G A Courbear Vienna N J T W Howard Pottersville Mass C E Deland Salisbury Point William Miller Rockland R I H Lizzie Haley Lowell. Grounds look splendid and the programme is more elaborate this year. The annual meeting will be Aug 1 with a memorial service for the late president J W Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craigville
C. A. Tillinghast
Providence
Association
M. Summerbelt
D.D
Lewiston
Warren Hathaway
Blooming Grove
N. Y
C. L. Jackson
Albany
C. G. Hanuh
Saco
H. C. Badger
Cambridge
J. B. Weston
J.D
Stanfordville
N.Y
G. Babcock
Westerly
R. 1
E. E. Hale
Boston
B. S. Batchelder
New Bedford
S. W. Butler
New York
W. L. Lothrop
Fall River
J. G. Dutton
Westport
G. A. Courbear
Vienna
N. J
T. W. Howard
Pottersville
Mass
C. E. Deland
Salisbury Point
William Miller
Rockland
H. Lizzie Haley
Lowell
J. W. Osborn
Assailant of Webster Sewing Machine Agent Captured
Peter Roberts Jr aged twenty of East Douglas Massachusetts was arrested in Woonsocket by Chief Carrier and State Officer D W Hayter charged with robbing Charles H Whitney the Webster sewing machine agent of his team and valuables Whitneys watch chain and pocketbook were found on him Roberts agreed to be taken into Massachusetts without a requisition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
R. I
Peter Roberts, Jr
East Douglas
Mass
D. W. Hayter
Worcester
Charles H. Whitney
Webster
Roberts
Whitney
Massachusetts
Campbell's air ship mystery perplexes investigators
New York reports no trace of Professor Hogan or backer Campbell as the experimental air ship, shrouded in controversy, drifts southeast after losing its propeller. Witnesses say steering gear failures left the craft adrift, while Campbell and backer Burrill vanish. A chase by the Caprice observer ends with the balloon collapsing, fueling fears of a deadly mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. D. Hogan
Jackson
Mich
Peter C. Campbell
Williamsburg
Coney Island
Sixteenth Precinct
Professor Hogan
Hogan
New York City
City Hall Park
North River
Jersey City
Campbell
John Burrill
Enterprise
Phelan
Caprice
Providence
R. L
Buzzard’s Bay
Vineyard Sound
Missing Williamsburg Balloon Thought To Be Local Ascension
Residents suspect the missing Williamsburg balloon is the craft that would have ascended nearby, as no other ascensions are recorded in the area. The uncertainty fuels local speculation about the balloon’s fate and current whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Senator Howard Opposes New England Textile Union Alliance
Far River July 18 Secretary Howard of the Spinners Union says New England textile workers would not favor a nationwide labor amalgamation. He argues they prefer industry specific groups to settle wage disputes and redress grievances. He states Knights of Labor are dead in New England and that recent Worcester shoemakers strike harmed their influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far River
Howard
Spinners’ Union
Powderly
Textile Workers of
New England
Knights of Labor
Worcester
Detective Norris Seeks Warrants in Sullivan Kilrain Fight
New York detectives Norris and Lauthier sought warrants for Charley Mitchell and Mike Donovan over the Sullivan Kilrain prize fight. Warrants were denied at the Tombs, awaiting grand jury investigation. Governor Lowry ordered no arrests and withheld comment as Mississippi considers witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norris
Mississippi
Lauthier
Justice O'Reilly
Tombs
Charley” Mitchell
Mike’’ Donovan
Lowry
Mitchell
Donovan
Tombs Police Court
Kilrain
New Orleans
Urica
N. Y
Ogdensburg
John L. Sullivan
William Muldoon
St. Lawrence
Royal Mail Line
Passport
Montreal
Prescott
Muldoon
Sullivan
Claytor
Island Park
New Oreans
Connecticut Mutual Life Examiners Find Solid Solvency
Insurance Commissioner Fyler reports a thorough four month examination of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company. Assets exceed 57.5 million dollars while liabilities total 52.24 million, yielding a surplus of 5.34 million. The company shows ample assets per liability and strong management with low expenses and high dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartrorp
Conn
Fyler
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Greene
Indianapolis
William D. Whiting
New York
Counterfeiters raided as secret service men close in
Dayton Ohio July 15 Captain Abbott and seven secret service men raided the United States Hotel to capture a gang of counterfeiters. Officer Donnelly was wounded twice in the head but survived. An escaping suspect was shot in the side with unknown injury. Two carpet sacks held counterfeit $10 bills. The hotel is owned by Nelson Driggs, a noted counterfeiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Abbott
Secret Service
United States
Here
Donnelly
Nelson Driggs
Robbery at Old Orchard House in Maine
A Pinkerton detective arrived at Old Orchard Maine to investigate robberies at the Old Orchard House. Mrs. Thomas Winchester of Boston reported missing jewelry including rings earrings a diamond pin and a diamond brooch plus about $10 in cash valued around $4000 after a false key entry while the couple were out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxp Orchard
Pinkerton
Old Orchard House
Thomas L. Winchester
Boston
Maine Dental Society Closes Skowhegan Session
In Skowhegan Maine the Maine Dental Society held its closing session with papers on inferior dental nerve excision by Dr Fillebrown of Portland and on natural adaptation for success by Dr Burgess of Old Town. Dr Bryant of Pittsfield offered practical tips on amalgam. Dr G C Stevens of Boston led a porcelain tips clinic as members discussed the papers and welcomed two new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skowhegan
Maine Dental Society
Fillebrown
Portland
Burgess
Oldtown
Bryant
Pittsfield
G. C. Stevens
Boston
Maine medical society elects officers for new year
Officers were elected for the ensuing year: Dr. William McDowd, president. Dr. G. W. Stoddard, Belfast, vice-president. Dr. E. C. Bryant, Pittsfield, secretary. Dr. E. J. Roberts, Augusta, treasurer. Other officers include Dr. J. W. Curtis, Brunswick, librarian. Drs. C. P. Sawyer, Skowhegan, D. W. Fellows, Portland. and E. J. Roberts, Augusta, with G. W. Stoddard, Belfast, J. W. Curtis, Brunswick as part of the executive committee. The society voted to hold its next annual meeting at Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. McDowd
G. W. Stoddard
Belfast
E. C. Bryant
Pittsfield
E. J. Roberts
Augusta
J. W. Curtis
Brunswick
C. P. Sawyer
Skowhegan
D. W. Fellows
Portland
They Say Former Treaties Have Been Violated A Dramatic Scene
Chiefs from Powcas Santees and other bands denounced unmet treaty duties and refused to sign land sale bills. General Crook argued the offer exceeded land value while hostility flared and chiefs pressed claims. A separate Chippewa council on Bad River demanded 125000 in annuities and back dues with plans to travel to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne River Agency
Cak
White Swan
Crow Eagle
Little No Heart
Rattling Rib
Crook
Black Hills
Swan
Swift
General Crook
Chasing Crow
Cherry Creek Band
Washington
Johnstown Relief Funds Disbursed Amid Discontent of Applicants
Judge Cummin and William R. Thompson opened offices to pay the Governor's $500,000 and the Pittsburg Relief Committee's $400,000. About a hundred applicants waited. some received only $80 warrants, provoking outrage when larger losses were cited. Charles S. Dick, seeking $5,000, got $80 and refused it. Two unidentified bodies were found as construction progressed and Red Cross plans a permanent hospital. Colonel Gray's audit reports $248,936.81 total expenditures with a $1,000 balance and sworn vouchers supporting every cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Penn
Judge Cummin
William R. Thompson
State Relief Commission
Cresson Springs
Pittsburg
Charles
Hughes
Red Cross Society
Prirrspurg
Colonel Gray
Sharenen
Gray
English capitalists eyed Milwaukee flour mills
S H Seamans, treasurer of the National Millers Association, says no English investor representatives are in Milwaukee to buy mills. Brokers in New York and other cities handle deals, seeking mills of at least 1000 barrels daily. Negotiations may proceed if a mill is large enough. English buyers want controlling interests via London brokers and syndicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
S. H. Seamans
National Millers’ Association
New York
London
Woodruff Confesses Hatchet Tale In Cronin Case
Carcano July 18 report notes Woodruff, once linked to Cronin murder group, makes another confession. He previously claimed a hatchet caused Cronin wounds and offered to lead authorities to it at Carlson cottage, but refused to go. He now says the hatchet tale was planted by a visiting lawyer and admits it was a fabrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Woodruff
Cronin
Lonenecker
Dr. Cronin
Carlson Cottage
Chief Hubbard
Matson
Youths Fill Winnipesaukee Chautauqua Day Attendance
Laconia New Hampshire July 18 large attendance marked young people day at Winnipesaukee Lake Chautauqua Assembly with addresses by Rev A L Gerrish Whitman Mass Rev James L Hill Rev E N Fernald Boston Professor James E Murdock Cincinnati and others the session is very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laconia, N. H
Winnipesaukee Lake Chautauqua Assembly
A. L. Gerrish
Whitman
Mass
James L. Hill
E. N. Fernald
Boston
James E. Murdock
Cincinnati
Woman in Groveland Ends Life with Paris Green
Mrs. Henry L Langley aged 45 of Groveland died this afternoon by taking Paris Green during a temporary insanity spell. She leaves a husband six children and a sister Mrs H B Webber of San Francisco Jal.
Faulk of Park Row Firm Crashes With 5000 Dollars
New York July 18 Ben Faulk of the turf commission firm B Faulk & Co at 80 Park Row is reported to have decamped with five thousand dollars of the firm’s money today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben Faulk
Turf Commission
B. Faulk & Co
Park Row
Special Day at Mystic Long Track Meet Brings Big Crowd
Nelson makes best time this season in New England at Mystic Park. Attendance ranged around three to four thousand with many carriages and grandstand spectators. The 2:20 race saw Nelson clock 2:17 and 2:16 in heats. Black Shaw won the 2:27 race after six heats amid excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Park
B. S. Nelson
New England
Nelson
T.T. S
B. G
Janes Golden
Judge Parsons
Black Shaw
Bik. G
J.J. Bowen
J. McClenahan
Molle J
B. In
A. Johnson
George A. Pales
Stark
G. Fowler
Flossie K
Br. m
J. M. Galvin
Katie B
Br.m
James Golden
Charles A
Charles A. Allen
B. m
BE. D. Avery
Dr. Black Able
C. H. Nelson
Tune
Brackett Rivalry Shapes Quiet State Podium
Templeton notes a calmer five to six weeks in state politics while examining the Brackett bid. Brackett’s Boston ties and Irish Democratic appeal threaten Russell’s base amid liquor law enforcement. Rumors swirl that he may name Charles J. Noyes as police commissioner, provoking opposition from Albert J. Whiting’s supporters and Jesse Gove’s Brackett faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeton
Hartford Courant
Brackett
Boston
Russell
Cambridge
Arty
Crapo
Charles J. Noyes
Albert T. Whiting
Albert ‘J. Whiting
Jesse Gove
Whiting
French Chamber Turmoil Over Rouvier Corruption Claims
A Paris Chamber session saw M. Rouvier accused amid a confidential report by M. Sourbe alleging forged patents and bribery attempts. M. de la Ferriere confessed publishing the report to expose a scandal, provoking a uproar before Rouvier claimed innocence and a judicial inquiry was promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London Daily News
Chamber
M. Rouvier
M. Tirard
M. Andrieux
M. Sourbe
Ministry of Commerce
M. Cadiot
M. de la Ferriere
The
Tribune
M. de Baudry d’Asson
Business Troubles In Haverhill Grocer Files Insolvency
Daniel L. Severance of Haverhill, a grocer, has filed a voluntary petition in insolvency with liabilities totaling $467.16. His assets include personal estate, horses, and wagons mortgaged for about $2,000, plus book accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel L. Severance
Haverhill, Grocer
Burke extradition papers received in Ottawa from Winnipeg
Ottawa officials report the Burke extradition papers have arrived at the Department of Justice from Winnipeg. The law provides a lapse period, so an extradition order cannot issue before July 26. The Minister of Justice will study the merits of the case in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Burke
Department of Justice
Winnipeg
Salem Odd Fellows Visit Manchester Clam Bake Banquet Concert
Essex Lodge No. 26 Salem, O I O F, traveled by special train to Magnolia Lodge in Manchester. They attended a clam bake at Lucks Point, enjoyed sports and a banquet, then capped the day with a Town Hall concert featuring readings, vocals and instrumental music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Odd Fellows
Manchester
Essex Lodge No
Salem
Magnolia Lodge
Prcnic House
Lucks Point
Town Hall
Trusted ferris firm employees accused of robbery
New York July 18 two trusted employees of F A Ferris and Co provision dealers August Fisher and George Lacey were locked up at police headquarters charged with systematically robbing their employers. It is claimed they stole five thousand dollars worth of property over the past few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. A. Ferris & Co
August Fisher
George Lacey
Tragedy Near Youngstown As Mother Drowns Children
Early today in Pittspur,G Penn a mother named Mrs John McGregor drowned her two children in a creek near Youngstown Ohio before taking her own life. Neighbors reported she had been destitute and seen begging for food yesterday while her husband had left her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspurg
Penn
John McGregor
Youngstown, O
Blacksmith John Roache Injured in Sulky Accident
Lynn July 18 Special report says John Roache a North End Boston blacksmith was thrown from a sulky on Beach street and severely injured he is a summer resident at Nahant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
John Roache
North End
Boston
Beach Street
Roache
Nahant
Breeders' Association to Add 100 Stalls at Rutland Show
The Rutland Vermont Breeders' Association executive committee meets and approves 100 extra stalls to accommodate 860 horses for the August meeting. Membership tickets cut to $20. Premiums and third instalment entry money due August 10. The track repairs are accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeders’ Association
Rutland
Lynn Woman Disappears After Leaving Home
Lynn July 18 Miss Annie OBrien nineteen year old daughter of John O'Brien wholesale meat dealer is missing from her home 373 Walnut Street. Her disappearance is very mysterious and causes great concern among her parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Annie O’brien
John O’brien
Walnut Street
Carpenter severely injured in street altercation
John Matterson a carpenter residing at 24 Somerset street was struck on the head with a bar of iron by John Dalton during a dispute on the corner of State and Kilby streets. Matterson suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where Dalton was arrested by Station 2 officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Matterson
Somerset Street
State and
Kilby Streets
John Dalton
Dalton
Matterson
Massachusetts General Hospital
Beacon
Webster Streets
Park and
Marion Streets
Park Street
Corey Hill
Beacon Street
Prospect Avenue
Beacon and Tappan Streets
Winthrop Road
Englewood Avenue
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Reservoir Station
Boston
State Street
S. BR. Knights & CO
Washington Street
Alleged female pickpocket arrested in Chelsea incident
Inspector Howard yesterday arrested Louisa Wilson alias Mary White for pocketing Mrs. Wetherell on Tremont Street a pocket book and seven dollars in money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Louisa Wilson
Mary White
Summer and Somerville Flannel Shirt Hype Sparks Outcry
The Sun laments the universal spread of the flannel shirt in 1889 praising comfort and coolness while Somerville Journal critics are denounced as traitors to civilization for opposing the fad. The piece mocks boosters and calls for harsh social punishment of dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S
United States
Canada
Higganum
Hyderabad
Pattagampus
Dan
Beersheba
Weltheund
Teufelsdréckh
Kismet
Somerville Journal
Somerville
Harvard College
Boston
Denison
Pension Office Crisis Under Tanner’s Leadership
Washington dispatch notes rapid demoralization at the Pension Office as Cor poral Tanner pushes to fast track pension applications reratings arrears and related benefits. The piece portrays a system overrun by eager staff including female clerks, aiming to satisfy pension sharks and exposes alleged incompetence within the management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
N.Y. Times
Tanner
Noble
Fatal incident in South Boston ends with arrest after a staged robbery
William Clancy lured Patrick O'Brien, a seventeen year old Irish newcomer, to 14 West Fifth Street and stole 7 dollars. A man named Sharon, alarmed by the scene, leaped from a three story roof, injuring his back likely fatally. Police arrived and Clancy was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clancy
Patrick O'Brien
Ireland
West Fifth Street
Boston
O’brien
Sharon
Clancy
Why the Parnellites Withdrew
Boston July 18 1889 Thomas O Flynn argues the withdrawal from the Special Commission by Parnell and allies was due to Tory refusals to surrender Loyal Patriotic Union books and the obligation to reveal who financed Pigott’s slander. The writer claims consistency failures by the commission and states Parnell produced Land League books when demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnellites
Parnell
Special Commission
T. W. Russell
M.P
Pigott
Thomas O’flynn
Boston
Preventable Child Deaths Warned By Health Officials
A 1900 era public notice urges parents to guard children against summer diseases. It cites Board of Health figures showing one third of summer deaths are children and promotes Perry Davis's Pain Killer as a preventative measure. The piece stresses parental responsibility and immediate protection rather than waiting for illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
New York
Perry Davis
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General Telegraph News
Craigville Camp Grounds
Campbell’s Air Ship
Connecticut Mutual
Ohio
Old Orchard
Johnstown’s Relief Fund
Winnipesaukee Lake
Chautauqua
Paris Green
Mystic
Mr. Brackett
France
Chamber of Deputies
Tal
Kawa
Koval Bading Powder Co
Wall St
Snow & CQ
North Market St
Fulton St
California Fruit
Crawford
C. W. Reed
Brand
Bartlett Pears
C. W. Reed Brand
Ear Fruit Co
A. T. Hatch
Horatio Harris & CO
Sales
Crawford and Decker
Fontainebleau
William Parkman
John
Pray
Isaac W. Chick
John C. Randall
City of
Gloucester Street
Lowell Brussels
Minturn
Royal Worcester
Copeland
Axminster
Wilton Hall
Lewis J. Bird
George Wheatlawa
Roxbury
Cobden Street
Kingsbury Et al
Charles F. Sawyer
Robert G. Molineux
Brown
Walker
William P. Fowler
Edward C. R. Walker
Harriette Walker
S. R. Knights & CO
Washington St
Main St
Cambridgeport
West End Land Company
Beacon, Webster, Park, Marion, Tappan and
Summer Streets
Road No. 8
Brookline
Coal Exchange
Kirbystreet
Marion
H. J. Jaquith
D. m
Marion Street
East
Nathaniel L. Thompson
Kennebunk
County of
York
Strate
Maine
Samuel LD. Shepard
East Boston
Chelsea Street
East Boston Company
Suffolk
Saratoga Street
Thompson
Emery
Samuel D. Shepard
Merigagee
Richards & CO
New Lok
Crocker, Burbank & GO
Fitchburg, Mass
WM. Franklin Hall
Colls
Glosg Buippine
Washington 64
Bostes
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