Crawford Shoe Firm Assigns Assets to W F Mullen
Brockton July 20 Harry Crawford of the Crawford Shoe Company announced an assignment of all company affairs to William F Mullen of Boston. The Crawford firm recently bought George S Bouve’s stake in the Bouve enterprise.
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Crawford Company of
Brockton
W. F. Mullen
Harry ©. Crawford
The
Crawford Shoe Company
William F. Mullen
Boston
Crawford
George S. Bouve
Bouve
Lawmakers split tax sparking beer price war in New England
Boston Liquor Dealers' Association secretary Fred McGrath says brewers divide the new beer tax and trigger a guerrilla pricing fight. Brewers raise price per barrel by 1, retailers resist, aided by an alleged $3,000 forfeit monopoly. McGrath predicts widespread half tax pricing and a collapse of the brewing cartel as outlets seek independence.
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Liquor Dealers’ Association
Fred McGrath
Boston Liquor Dealers’ Association
New England
McGrath
Hartford Brewing Company
Worcester
Don’t Send Watson Editorial Calls Reevaluation
The London Chronicle reports a Daily Chronicle editorial urging reconsideration of sending Commodore Watson to Europe. It argues the move could threaten Spain and provoke European complications, noting Napoleonic precedent and risks from an American fleet touching Europe.
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Watson
London Chronicle
London
The
Daily Chronicle
United States
Commodore Watson
Europe
Spain
Napoleon
Times Editorial Attacks Spain Over Cuba Policy
The Times reproaches the Spanish government for moral cowardice in shielding its mismanagement by claiming General Toral betrayed his country. It argues Spain cannot expect aid from Cuba or European intervention and questions Commodore Watson's Manila visit affecting Berlin–America relations.
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London
the Times
Toral
Spain
Cuba
Blanco
Oral
European Intervention, Even If Commodore Watson
Berlin Says Dont Too On Washington Overreach
The Kreuz Zeitung argues Washington overestimates strength and warns against sending Commodore Watson to the Spanish coast. It says occupation of the Canaries could trigger serious complications, noting volcanic territory compared to the Philippines.
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Berlin
Kreuz Zeitung
Washington
Watson
Canaries
Philippines
First Expedition for Porto Rico Sails from Charleston
Charleston crowds cheer as Major-General J. H. Wilson leads about 4000 troops on the first expedition to Porto Rico. Second and Third Wisconsin, Sixteenth Pennsylvania, and two companies of the Sixth Illinois sail aboard Grand Duchess and others, with mules and wagon train.
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Porto Rico
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Charleston
Miles
Here
J. H. Wilson
Wilson
Massachusetts
Santiago
First Army Corps
Cuba
Bay State Sailing Delayed As Association Seeks Clothing
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association rushes to outfit soldiers for the Bay State voyage expected by August 1. A War Department letter explains government freight for medical stores via quartermaster. The women's committee reports varied donations and urges new clothing items like canopies and pajamas for the troops.
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Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Bay State
United States
G. D. Mitklejohn
Ion. H. C. Lodge
United States Senate
Woman's Executive Committee
Burt's Facial Soap Promoted As Pure Antiseptic
Advertisement claims Burt's Facial Soap is pure antiseptic and beneficial for the skin, promising to remove blackheads and other blemishes. A sample of Woodbat lotion is offered for 20 cents. Bur y, 11 Winter St., Boston.
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Burt
Bury
Boston
Lodger Charged in Fatal Skull Fracture Case
John Hawkins, 50, a lodger at 2 Edmund Place in the West End, is dying from a fractured skull at Massachusetts General Hospital. James Gates, 36, another lodger in the same house, is under arrest on assault with intent to kill. Neighbors say Gates struck Hawkins with a club after finding him with Gates's wife. Gates denies the charge, claiming Hawkins left the kitchen on his own. Hospital reports state Hawkins’s skull is fractured and death could come at any moment.
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John Hawkins
Edmund Place
West End
Massachusetts General Hospital
Hawkins
James Gates
Gates
Boston Aldermen On Chicago Junket Inspect Elevated Lines
Sixteen Boston city officials arrived in Chicago on a junket from Philadelphia to inspect the elevated railroad system. The visit includes a carriage tour of the parks and boulevards, with a whaleback voyage to Milwaukee planned for tomorrow and the homeward trip to start Friday.
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Chicago
Board of Aldermen
City of Boson
Auditorium Hotel
Philadelphia
Boston
Milwaukee
Colonel Whitney Not to Leave Fifth as Reports
Camp Dalton July 20 Jophanus H Whitney of Medford commands the Fifth Massachusetts Infantry and dismisses reports of his resignation with humor. The parade was excellent and six drill periods are set daily to accommodate skirmish work. Transfers within the regiment, new cook muster rules, Major Clement’s return, mascot changes, and a staff versus line game plan are noted.
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Whitney
Camp Dalton
South
Framingham
Jophanus H. Whitney
Med
Ford
Fifth Massachusetts Infantry
Boston
Dr. Bateman
Weaver
Rill
Washington
Secretary of War
Parker
Hudson
Bancroft
Charlestown
Gow
Clement
Eighth Hopeful Regiment Hears Brooke Will Pick Best Troops
Eighth Massachusetts in Chickamauga Park Ga learns General Brooke may choose any regiment for his corps mission. Major Slocum to inspect clothing and ammo requisitions. Brigadier General Sanger to review Second Brigade at 6 pm. Hospital corps requests special drugs with Porto Rico as rallying cry.
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Chickamauga Park
Eighth Massachusetts
Brooke
Slocum
Seventh Cavalry
Sanger
Wattis
Eighth Regiment Hospital Corps
Porto Rico
Bids Opened for Soldiers Clothing Purchases Across Several Firms
Proposals were opened for 100000 dark blue shirts and 100000 knit undershirts and drawers at the Quartermaster Hyde office on High street. Twenty four bidders, mainly from Boston with others from New York Philadelphia and New England, will have bids sent to the Quartermaster General in Washington.
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Hyde
High Street
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
New England
Washington
Hardy, Folsom & Konimus
Townsend & Yale
J. M. McMorrill
A. Shuman & Co
Simons, Hatch & Whitten
Talbot Mills
Jacob Dreyfus & Song
Excursion of Division 7 A O H On City of Gloucester
The Brookline based Division 7 A O H plans a Sunday excursion on the steamer City of Gloucester to tour Boston Harbor. Special cars leave Quincy street station at 10 am to connect with the 11 am steamer. Tickets are sold by members and should be bought early due to limited availability.
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Division 7
Brookline
City of Gloucester
Boston Harbor
Qypress Street
Indict S Imm ons chronicling a life of public service
Indictment outlines the career of Simmons from a salt fish trader to a Boston customs collector. It notes his early self education while supporting his mother’s family, service in the Forty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment, roles on the Boston Water Board, and leadership in the Massachusetts Benefit Association. It mentions opposition to his transfer and the Fisher Hill investigation.
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Simeon Butterfield
State Street
Commercial Wharf
Clough, Prescott & White
Samuel Hooper
Boston
Internal Revenue Service
New England
Simmons
Suffolk
Hanover Street
M BE
Forty-fourth
Massachusetts Regiment
Fatal Yellow Jack Strikes Norton Line Steamer Merida
The Merida arrived from South American ports with three engineers dead from yellow fever during the Rio Janeiro leg. The ship halted at St Lucia for eight days of quarantine before continuing to New York, where Health Officer Doty ordered thorough cleansing and observation.
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New York
Norton Line
Merida
Rio Janeiro
Thi
W. F. Gamon
A. H. Creagie
EB. Connell
St. Lucca
Doty
Praise from a European buyer for Rubens Effervescent Powder
Mr R W Jennings of John Wanamaker, writing from the Grand Hotel Rome, extols Rubens Effervescent Powder for abscess relief and seasickness. He notes it cured his ailments and recommends a free sample offer from Kutnow Bros at 13 Astor Place, New York.
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R. W. Jennings
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
New York
Grand Hotel
Rome
Italy
Ruben
Boston Post
Kutnow Bros
Astor Place
New York City
Holden Starts Home After Extradition Waiver
William Henry Holden of Roxbury, under arrest for complicity in the Dominion Bank robbery in Napanee Ontario, leaves Boston bound for Napanee with Inspector Burke and High Constable Sills. He waives opposition to extradition and agrees to return to Canada without extradition papers.
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William Henry Holden
Roxbury
Dominion Bank
Napanee
Ont
Boston
William Burke
Boston Police
E Sills
Ontario
Holden
Canada
Casey
Mr. Casey
Burke
Sills
Failure in Shoe Trade Shakes New York Firms
Magovern and Thompson Bros wholesale shoe dealers, long entrenched in the New York market, failed today. Liabilities are estimated at 175000 with assets of 150000. A prior judgment for 61965 by H Hoagland of National Broadway Bank helped force the assignment. Creditors met in Boston last week and plan another meeting. Resumption possible if creditors accept satisfactory conditions.
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New York
Magovern & Thompson Bros
H. Hoagland
National Broadway Bank
Boston
New St Nicholas Hotel Opens Under Strachan and Kelly
The newly renovated St Nicholas Hotel opened last night under Strachan and Kelly. A large gathering of friends attended as the cafe, bar, and refreshment rooms were greatly improved. Floral pieces gifted by friends decorated the cafe.
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St. Nicholas Hotel
Strachan & Kelly
Gift of Friends
Medal Awarded to Harry Gold Band Jr at Court Star of the Fast No 18
At Grand Army Hall 616 Washington Street last night the Court Star of the Fast No 18 presented Harry Gold Band Jr past chief ranger with a gold medal in recognition of his service to the lodge during his term.
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Grand Army Hall
Washington Street
Harry Goldband, Jr
Lodge
Death of William F. Crocker Private U S Army
News of the death of William F. Crocker a private in Company A Severi Infantry U S A formerly of 1251 2 street East Cambridge follows long concern by his family after reports from Santiago Bay dated July 1. A message from Lancis S J confirms the loss.
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William F. Crocker
Company A
Severi Infantry
Street
East
Cambridge
Santiago
Lancis S. J
Seventh Infantry
Thorndike Street
East Cambridge
Letter Found on War Dead Reveals Local Soldier’s Fate
Crocker elder brother of a soldier learns a letter from Santiago was found on W E Crocker after the battle of Santiago on July 1. Miss Fannie Cohen of 12 Lyman Street wrote it to Crocker. Official Washington confirmation forced the family to accept the death. Crocker, 18, enlisted last May at Kneeland Street. the only East Cambridge resident in the regular service.
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Washington
Kneeland Street
Crocker
East Cambridge
Plans of Actors for the Upcoming Season
A survey of prominent American actors and actresses reveals plans for the next season. Many abroad have talks with authors and costume providers while others in the U S nonstop rehearse new speeches and refresh lines from classics. Rehearsals start soon with September bringing curtain rise and the Sunday Post promises a premier dramatic page in Boston.
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Sunday Post
POST
Boston
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