WANTS PAY FOR FRANCHISE IN NEWBURYPORT DISPUTE
The Newburyport Water Company fights in federal court for full compensation after the city seized its plant under a 1894 act. A Supreme Court award of £275,000 for tangible property was upheld, but the company seeks damages for its franchise and earning capacity, claiming under the U.S. Constitution that it was deprived of its most valuable asset without due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport Water Company
Newburyport
Water Company
Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court
Mail Pouch Robbery Investigated by Postoffice Inspector
Postoffice Inspector George S. Evans traveled from Worcester to pursue a major mail robbery case in which about 200 letters were torn open and emptied of cash. A $500 check was left behind, and the opened letters were later sent to their owners from a bag stolen in Worcester on July 19 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
George S. Evans
Worcester
Mr. Evans
Union Station
Johnson Denies Using Maker's Name In Vain At Hearing
The West Roxbury Court hearing on removing Charles P. Johnson, a court officer, continued with Johnson denying that he ever used God's name in vain. He described altercations with Officer Berry, guard quarrels, and a barroom beer incident as misunderstandings, while defense witnesses backed his temper and conduct. The session adjourned to reconvene at 4:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Johnson
West Roxbury Court
Station 13
Johnson
Austin and Brackett
Jamaica Plain
Galleger
Tilton
Berry
God
Mr. Johnson
Erry
Howard
Sherron
Ward Street
Mr. Sherron
Blackburn
Richwagon
Shannon
Captain Brown
Sally
Brown
McCausland
Droney
Flynn
Togo
House of Correction
Clerk Brewer
J. Allen Davis
Brackett
Gallagher
Vesta Cassidy
Hartrey
Thomas Riley
Riley
Murry
Ealook
Pittsburg Mills Resume Scale Signing at Jones & Laughlin
Pittsburg July 21 The finishing scale of the Amalgamated Association has been signed by Jones and Laughlin and work will be resumed at once The scale is a compromise but favorable to workers Jones and Laughlin is the first to sign in the country and other firms are expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Amalgamated Association
Jones & Laughlin
Boston Hells
Enderby
Margaret
Deserta
Eve
Nightingale
Jean Ingelow
Persephone
Demeter
Prices for wringers and carpet sweepers at American Wringer Co
Colby wringers priced at 3 3.50 and 5 dollars. Ball bearing wringers at 4 4.50 7 and 8 dollars. Combination roll wringers range 1.25 to 2.50 dollars. Bissell carpet sweepers from 1.2 to 4 dollars. Located at 80 Arch Street between Franklin and Summer streets. Repairing a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Bissell
American Wringer Company
Arch Street
Franklin
Summer Streets
New Strength Found After Hood’s Sarsaparilla Trial
Mrs. C. W. Shedd of Pittsfield, Mass, says she was weak, nervous, sleepless and tired until Hood’s Sarsaparilla toned her up. She reports improved appetite and sleep and feels like a new person. Mood’s Pills are advertised as curing liver ills for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. W. Shedd
Burbank Street
Pittsfield
Mass
Free Doctor Service Reaches Distressed Italian Tenement Families
In a crowded tenement, a Post doctors team treats three sick children including Clarinda, a diphtheria survivor with risk of deafness, and her sister who endures mouth pain from erupting wisdom teeth. Mothers and children crowd the room as the physician and nurse extend aid to needy urban youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Italy
Doctor Examines Cramped City Tenement for Child Ills
In a dingy courtyard a mother reports a sick crying baby kept in a top-floor room. A Polish laborer brings in his ten-month-old son who fell recently. the doctor finds no broken bones and focuses on rebuilding the child’s confidence and mobility.
Johnnie and the measles visit reveal city child health
A doctor treats a restless boy named Johnnie with stomach pain and fever, while a nearby scene shows a malnourished three month old Russian baby, a washerwoman mother caring for four children, and broad issues of cholera infantum, malnutrition, and poverty. The Post's agents dispense prescriptions, highlighting poor sanitation, high warmth clothing, and costly medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Children’s Hospital
Post
Hoodlum Tops Open Races at Manchester Yacht Club
July 21 Manchester Open races saw Hoodlum win fastest time over the course and lead in a decisive first class. Muriel Rooster and Fantasy captured class cups with strong starts. Gosling and Jacobin led knockabouts amid tight finishes. Net tie and Privateer battled for seconds in second cabin, while Lit tle Peter edged Herreshoff and Pur don in the first class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Manchester Yacht Club
Elfreda
Little Peter
Asahi
Herreshoff and
Purdon Productions
Hoodlum
Muriel
Rooster
Fantasy
Gosling
Peter
Martin
Hanley
Nettie
Clara
Walter Burgese
Jacobin
Mobes
Bac
Eevseprece
Vines
Roakt
Ir Thayer
Higginson Et al. Oe
Snipe II
Boardman Bros. Oe
Romance
Loring Sears
Satanic
D. Follet, Jr
Muriel H. N. Nute
Ettie
Shird
Adams
F. O. North
Jacobin T Jacobs
Hazard H. M. Sears
Fly
W Lercival
Sally III
Irving
Mongoose
J. Allerton
Vetesse
Over
Been
Gilde
G. D. Silsbee
Osaki
Ree
RF. L. Pigeon
Wash Day Made Easy with FELS-NAPTHA Soap
Wash day no longer worry day when FELS NAPTHA soap is used. No boiling or scalding clothes necessary.
Boston city fathers visit schedule announced for Portland
The Portland committee on arrangements outlines a two day program for the Boston delegation. Highlights include arrivals at Union station July 28, tours of City building Fort Allen Park and Peaks Island, supper at Peaks Island House and a theatre visit, with travel by boat and trolley between sites. Committee members named EB E Rounds chairman F I Moore E E Brown F N Mayberry and W H Dougherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Boston
Union Station
City Building
Randall
Fort Allen Park
Falmouth Hotel
Federal and Exchange Streets
Willard
Riverton
Custom House Wharf
Peaks’ Island
Island House
McCullum
Falmouth
Islands
Long Island
City
Hull Yacht Club Water Carnival Lights Up Hull Bay
The Hull Yacht Club hosted its annual water carnival yesterday afternoon off the club house in Hull Bay. Commodore William H. Crane and John L. Amory directed a full program including swimming, blindfold dory, tule, half mile canoe, cutter, and life saving demonstrations. Yacht club triumphs included a 6 to 1 water baseball win over the Hull Athletic Club and a dramatic breeches buoy rescue from the schooner Randall. Supper, illuminated boats, and Japanese lanterns capped a festive day with a large crowd watching from hill and shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull Yacht Club
Hull Bay
William H. Crane
John L. Amory
Messrs
C. E. Lauriett
D. E. Hallett
Lauriett
J. J. Souther
Paul D. Folsom
J. W. Smith
William Cushman
Eddie Peters
Billy Cushman
Peters
Cushman
Lord
Smith
Hallett
Torrey
Frank Welch
Brooklyn
Steve Galvin
Joe Galvin
Boston
Hull Yacht
Hull Athletic Clubs
Yacht Club
Athletic Club
Joshua James
Point Allerton
Randall
Club House
Plans of Democrats in New York Meeting
The national Democratic party executive committee met in New York with incomplete attendance. Chairman Bynum announced support for Ohio Kentucky and Iowa campaigns by sending national reputation speakers. The committee adjourned to reconvene at the chairman's call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Democratic Party
Bynum
Ohio
Kentucky
Iowa
Terrible hail in Switzerland devastates Zurich region
A terrible hailstorm north of Lake Zurich roofs, crops, and fruit trees were wrecked while telegraph wires were torn down. Widespread damage caused general consternation across the district, with extensive impact on buildings and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Lake of
Woodbury’s Facial Soap and Cream Advertised by Woodbury
Woodbury’s facial soap and facial cream claim daily use will soften and beautify the skin revealing freckles tan and sunburn. The ads promote strong sales and mark Woodbury as a dermatology brand from Boston with winter and co owner details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
John It
John H. Woodbury
Winter &T
Boston
Postmaster Appointments Include Southboro Choice
In Washington on July 21 list of fourth class postmasters named includes Massachusetts Southboro selection A. V. Stoddard amid today’s appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
Southboro
A. V. Stoddard
G. O. Blake Whiskey and Honeysuckle Gin at Historic Hotels
Visitors at Young's Hotel and the Parker House can buy the genuine G. O. Blake whiskey celebrated for fifty years as a standard of American production. The A. T. Honeysuckle Gin comes in original bottles imported from Holland for display and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s Hotel
Parker House
G. O. Blake
A. T
Holland
Carrier pigeon ringed at North Pole with coordinates
A telegram from Stavanger reports a carrier pigeon captured near Soevde in Rifylke bearing a silver ring on one foot and stamped North Pole 142 W. 47.62 on its wings. The note is dated July 21 from Christiania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Stavanger
Soevde
Rifylke
North Pole
Nansen Endorses Andree Pole Balloon Plan
July 21 Stockholm despatch reports Dr. Nansen believes Herr Andree can reach the North Pole by balloon. The Aftonbladet received the message praising the undertaking as feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Aftonebladet
Dr. Nansen
Herr Andree
North Pole
Baffling search for Grace missing Brookline girl
James Stevenson father of Grace, missing Brookline girl, spent a brief city visit on business and returned to Clifton without new information. Detectives Sullivan and McLaughlin made no progress, Brookline police await developments as clues have been exhausted. Mrs Stevenson still receives letters of no value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stevenson
Grace
Brookline
Clifton
Sullivan
McLaughlin
Stevenson
Lodger charged with knife assault in Howes court fracas
Early morning incident in House 3 Howes court left lodger Charles Flynn in custody at Station 10 for assault with a knife on Dennis Magner and his wife Elizabeth Magner. The Magners were cut, and both wounds were treated by Dr Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howes Court
Charles Flynn
Dennis Magner
Elizabeth
Flynn
Magner
Williams
Boston & Maine Beach Excursion to York Beach
The Boston and Maine railroad offers a special excursion to York Beach and return on Tuesday July 27. Departure from Boston Union Station at 8 a.m. Round trip fare is $1.50. Tickets available at 323 Washington Street Boston city ticket office. York Beach is heralded as a premier coast resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
York Beach
Boston Union Station
Boston City
Washington Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Customs House St. T
Det Einicent
A. Johnson
O. H. Ingalls
Dea
Bangor
LS. Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Mase
Beecham
Boe Cay Ha
Hood
Johnnie Was
Miss. Ingelow
Water Carnival
England
Poeis
London
Susan Coolidge
Austin
Tennyson
Linnet
Lincolnshire
National
Porten Dave & Cue. Corp
Sole Props
AVOI
Sanford
Worcestershire
United States
John Duncan
N. Y
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Liabilitie
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
S. KF. Trull
WM. B. Turnar
Sec’y
Herries
Wereanta
Fcucy
Highland Lake Grove
Paving Department Union
A. F. of L
James McCue
Streets Wells
Kelly
Flood
Joseph Conry
Common Council
Reidy
O’toole
Gaddis and McCarthy
Harry Lloyd
Carpenters’ Union
Worthy Foreman
Knights of Labor
Payers’ Union
P. Dineen
T. Keane
Tom Keane
Tom Burns
F. Thomas
F. Joyce
Andree
Nansen Indorses Andree
Man
Hester
Wilson Bros
J. Newman & Sons
Si Tremont
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!