Move toward increasing Boston police force called for
A Boston Post report argues the growing city population requires a substantial boost to patrolmen amid rising hoodlum activity. It notes 808 officers with illness and vacation absences, cites ex mayor Frederick Prince urging 500 new officers, and discusses historical uses of civic officers and mounted patrols to improve city safety.
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Dlice
Parker House
Boston
Frederick O. Prince
Beacon Street
Post
Nee
Unnion
Club
Mems
Prince
Tto
Prince Leves
Mr. Prince
Hart
Mr. Hart
Commonwealth Avenue
Randolphs Centenary Parade Banquet And Ball Celebrate Town History
A century celebration in Randolph features a morning bicycle race, a grand parade led by Chief Marshal John B. Beach, and a rain-sheltered banquet with Lt. Governor Wolcott and Congressman Morse among speakers. The night caps with a ball at Stetson Hall, band performances, and a town-wide procession through Central Square and North Main Street.
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Rising Star Lodge
Y. M. C. L. A., Association
Randolph Brass Band
Waltham Independent Battery
Wolcott
Beal
Belcher
Commonwealth
Randolph
Mr. Wolcott
Ames
E. A. Morse
Father Walsh
St. Mary’s Church
Grace
J. White Belcher
Congressman Morse
Mary Wilkins
New England
Asan P. French
Cleveland
Russell
Charles P. Thompson
George White
M. A. Tollman
Pennsylvania
Congress of the United States
Elijah Morse
Plato
Erastus Worthington
Dedham
Norfolk
Asa French
Braintree
Henry O. Fairbanks
Quincy
E. Everett Holbrook
Holbrook
Baldwin
Temple
America
Elliots
Holbrooks
Alden’s Field
Central Square
Asa P. French
John B. Wren
Hugh J. Molloy
Patrick McLaughlin
John K. Willard
Stetson Hall
Jesse Tabor
Molloy
Central Squire
Baldwin’s
Post 110
Lodge of Odd Fellows
St. Mary’s Catholic Association
Wales
North Main Street
West Corners
South Main Street
District No. 1
Amy Robsart
Lightning Strikes Springfield Kitchen Wounding Woman
During a heavy storm with hail lightning hit Charles Johnson’s house in Springfield Vermont. The bolt ran down the chimney and across the kitchen floor injuring Cora Staples who was badly burned.
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Springfield
Charles Johnson
Cora Staples
Press accident ends in amputation for man at work
John J. Sheehan aged 21 employed by Zinn and Co bookbinders of Jamaica Plain had his hand caught in a press the injury required amputation of three fingers at the factory.
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John J. Sheehan
Zinn & Co
Jamaica Plain
Agriculture as Basis of Prosperity in Crops Mention
Editorial stance proclaims agriculture as the basis of commercial prosperity noting large U S crops this year and small European crops, arguing against pessimism and calling for an end to doom mongering.
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Europe
United States
President Cleveland Enjoys Bay Cruise Aboard Oneida
On Buzzard's Bay the steam yacht Oneida with President Cleveland Dr. Bryant and owner anchored near Monument Neck then landed at Gray Gables. Cleveland praised the cruise health and rheumatism relief and said he could not forecast a Washington return. Dr. Bryant remains at Gray Gables. Colonel Lamont is expected soon.
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Benedict
Cleveland
Oneida
Bay
Dr. Bryant
Gray Gables
Colonel Lamont
Foul Play Rumors Circulate Over Drowning Near Rattlesnake Island
In Wolfboro New Hampshire rumors of foul play swirl after a boating accident on Diamond Island Saturday. Four teens set out for a lake day. three drowned when their boat capsized. Charles Shannon's body washed ashore with bruising to the ear and nose. Shannon had changed clothes, says Forrest Wendell. no lung water found, doctor urges investigation to ease local suspicions.
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N. H
Rattlesnake Island
Forrest
Henry Wendell
Charles Shannon
George Thompson
Thompson
Forrest Wendell
Diamond Island
Shannon
Wendell
S. S. Huntress
Where Is Mrs Engel Missing Wife Seen in Dedham
Dedham July 19. Mrs Rudolph Engel has been missing five days. Police fear she may have fallen into a gasometer near Milton street or left for a distant location. Husband Engel from Readville seeks news. two women who claimed she had arrived complicate the case amid possible foul play.
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Rudolph Engel
Hiram Lawrence
Milton Street
Hamilton, O
Morris Safe Company
Readville
Mr. Engel
Hamilton
William Silbergan
Engel
Fight 10 The End at Sturtevant Works Sparks Union Action
Developments yesterday show Local Union 28 condemning subcontractors blamed for a return to the old price scale at the Sturtevant Blower Works. Fishermen's Union reports strong finances and growing membership as Marble Polishers plan July 31 Lake Walden picnic. Local Union 97 Cigarmakers initiates several new members at 22 Eliot Street after a meeting.
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Sturtevant Blower Works
Washington Street
International Union of Machinists
Sturtevant Llower Works
Eliot Street
Navy Finds Mohican Not Fired Upon By Alexandria
Acting Secretary of the Navy dispels rumors of a May 25 engagement between the US ship Mohican and the Alexandria. Records show Mohican at Port Townsend on May 27 and not departing for Behring Sea until after that date.
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Washington
Arraignment in New Bedford for Jose Correiro Murder Case
Jose Correiro, indicted for the Bertha Manchester murder in Fall River on May 30, was brought to New Bedford for Superior Court arraignment. Defense plea of misnomer requested a name correction to Jose Correia de ello, Attorney Knowlton aiding. A special grand jury session is set for next Monday to consider the updated indictment.
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New Bedford
Jose Correiro
Bertha Manchester
Fall River
Albert Mason
M. G. B. Swift
Viscount de Costa
Boston
Correiro
Jose Correa de Ello
Knowlton
Morse Likely to Be Committed for Insanity
Insanity experts including Dr. Jelly concluded Amos L. Morse, who killed Dr. W. T. S. Wardwell in Roslindale, is now insane and not of sound mind at the time of the shooting. The Superior Court will hear Friday a request to commit Morse to an insane asylum.
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Amos L. Morse
W. T. S. Wardwell
Roslindale
Morse
Dr. Wardwell
Dr. Jelly
North Shore lively after storm with crowds at resorts
A sunny day drew large crowds to North Shore resorts with steamers crowded to the Point of Pines and Crescent Beach. Beachmont sees clock upgrades and a strong push for a beach clearing fund while depot plans loom. Attendees note World’s Fair spending, local hotel events, and a busy Bible conference at Crescent Beach starting Sunday.
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Winth
Point of Pines
Crescent Beach
Gange
Winthrop
Beachmont
Bellows’s Block
W. Martin
John Leonard
Chicago
H. G. Woods
St. Paul’s Church
Winthro Highlands
New Winthrop Hotel
John C. Russell
Seenage
Short Beach
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Road
Winath Hotel
Great dry goods sale at Gilchrist stock auction
For eight days the R. & J. Gilchrist stock at 5 and 7 Winter Street has been offered at ridiculously low prices. Upper floor womens goods include negligees and jackets at under half opera prices, basement household items tempt buyers, and street floor stock features fine dress and lace goods, with 62 cent lace selling for twelve and a half cents. Bargain hunters are urged to visit.
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R. & J. Gilchrist
Winter Street
Gilchrist
Gilchrist’s
The Street Sprinklers In Dusting Charles River Water
A Post correspondent notes watering carts draw from the Charles River near sewers to lay dust. Drainage from 150 houses enters the Charles inside city limits and some carts use that water. A Sanitary expert says health danger is unlikely due to dilution by salt water and the salts killing germs. No complaints have been filed with the street department about sprinkler water.
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Charles
Stephen Wiley Dies After Pole Fall on Federal Street
Stephen Wiley, who fell from an electric pole on Federal street Tuesday night, died last night at 8 o'clock. He did not regain consciousness.
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Stephen Wiley
Federal Street
Ansonia Foresters Officer Suspended Over Shortage
Charles W. Rowan, financial secretary of Court Otter Rock of Foresters in Birmingham, was found short in his accounts. Auditors left his books at his house for comparison. a fire damaged the house and Rowan says the books burned. He was given fourteen days to produce them and refused to resign when asked, leading to suspension pending an inquest.
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Conn
Charles W. Rowan
Otter Rock
Foresters of
Birmingham
Rowan
Cook
Smith
Fire Envelops St Anne Church During Requiem Mass
A massive blaze swept through the Church of St. Anne in Manchester during a requiem for Mrs. Mary McLaughlin. Mass attendees including an undertaker and his assistants fled, leaving the coffin in the aisle. Fire was brought under control before cremation, averting tragedy.
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Church of
St. Anne
Mary McLaughlin
New York Judge Walter Lloyd Smith Marries Miss Jessie Gonzalez
Justice Walter Lloyd Smith of the New York Supreme Court wed Miss Jessie Gonzalez of Elmira at Marylebone Congregational Church in London. The ceremony was officiated by the bride’s brother the Rev. Mr Gonzalez and many American guests attended.
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London
Walter Lloyd Smith
Supreme Court of
State of New York
Jessie Gonzalez
Elmira
N. Y
Marylebone Congregational Church
Mr. Gonzalez
Saesaon
Death of Henry Dennis Prominent Cape Ann Leader
Gloucester July 19 Henry Dennis of Rockport a leading Cape Ann figure died last night at age 67 He served as Selectman for eleven years five years on the school committee and was a representative in the Legislature in 187 and 1876 He was a noted member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities.
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Gloucester
Henry Dennis
Rockport
Cape Ann
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Fire destroys home. man dies, wife and child hurt
In Cincinnati on July 19 the residence of John Ulrich at 116 Dunham Street North Fairmount was wrecked by a gasolline stove explosion. Ulrich died from burns, his wife and a 56-year-old child were seriously injured.
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Cincinnati
John Ulrich
Dunham Street
North Fairmount
Cable Car Jumps Track. Driver Fatally Hurt
An open cable car on Cincinnati Walnut Hill line derailed on Gilbert avenue. Gripman John Dietrich was fatally injured after being thrown to the ground. Several passengers sustained severe injuries.
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Cincinnati
Walnut Hill
Gilbert Avenue
John Dietrich
Jacob K. Clark Dies After Barn Fall at 82 in New Hampshire
Contoocook New Hampshire July 19 Jacob K Clark aged 82 father of the late Judge Warren Clark fell from the high in his barn this afternoon and recovery is doubtful.
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Contoocook
N. H
Jacob K. Clark
Warren Clark
Aubert Gets Two Months in Two Courts
Albert Aubert, held for the grand jury in Brighton District Court on obtaining money by false pretences, was yesterday brought into Municipal Court in the city proper on three similar complaints.
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Albert Aubert
Brighton
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