Plumber Foils Burglary At Vacant Howard House
John Keegan a Brookline plumber spotted a man trying to force entry to the vacant residence of Alonzo P. Howard on Monmouth Street and helped detain him until officers arrived. The intruder, James W. Smith 18 of Cambridge, gave a false name. No loot was recovered. A later runaway buggy crash damaged a carryall and a buggy but caused no serious injuries.
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Alonzo P. Howard
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James W. Smith
Franklin Street
Cambridge
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Winthrop Road
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Chestnut Hill Avenue
Tannhauser revised at Bayreuth meets disappointment
Bayreuth July 22 The revised Tannhauser drawn cautious praise for some cast members yet widely criticized for weak ensemble and amateurish solos. Frau Wagner’s selections and overdrilled ballet draw sharp reproach as the production contrasts unfavorably with Dresden. Bayreuth festival faces questions about its musical and educational influence.
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Commissioner's Indian Policy Attacked by Catholic Leaders
Wheeling, July 22 The Intelligencer prints a letter from Bishop Kain criticizing Commissioner Morgan over his handling of Catholic Indian schools. The letter accuses Morgan of anti Catholic bigotry, cites the Dorchester case, and argues Catholic schools deserve greater funding. It also references Archbishop Ryan and Archbishop Shanley warning of political Catholic votes.
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Fire damages homes and businesses across towns
Farmincton Maine reports a New Sharon house owned by Fred Clark burned at noon with most furniture and clothes lost. Loss about 1600 dollars, insured 600. Ashland notes Blake's Building burned with 2000 dollar building loss and 1500 insurance. Jackson Market insured 700. Clough shoemaker uninsured. Sv Peter Minnesota records Swan Lake mill at Nicolet burned yesterday, loss 60 000 fully insured.
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New Sharon Village
Fred Clark
Clark
Ashland
Blake
J. H.ackson
J. M. Clough
Sv. Peter
Minn
Swan Lake
Nicolet
Ontario Express suit prompts rail committee ruling
In Montreal on July 22 the Ontario Express and Transportation Company suit against Grand Trunk Railway seeks equal transportation privileges given to Canadian Express Company. The Superior Court held the Railway Committee of the Dominion Parliament must adjudicate the matter.
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Ontario Express &Transportation Company
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Ontario
Canadian Express Company
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Dominion
Highland Illinois group names Gordon Cumming honorary chief
Curcago July 22 The Highland Association of Illinois unanimously elects Sir William Gordon Cumming as honorary chief replacing the late Sir John Onald.
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Curcaco
Highland Association of
Ilinois
William Gordon Cumming
Sir John Onald
Bisley Shooting: English Team Wins Kolapore Cup
London July 22 The National Rifle Association meeting at Bisley saw the English team take the Kolapore cup with 79 points while the Canadian team finished second with 672 points.
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London
National Rifle Association
Rain Storm Ravages Carroker Iowa Causes Destruction
A violent rain storm with hail and high winds struck Carroker Iowa last night lasting until 4 am. Railroad Creek rose near last month’s flood level, two houses were washed away into the Sioux River and the bridge collapsed. Bridges on two rail lines were carried away and washouts reported on Illinois and Cherokee divisions. Corn and small grain suffered severe damage.
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Here
Investment Firm Assigns In Buurrs Council Bluffs Iowa
The Kimball Champ Investment Company of Council Bluffs with a $300000 capital assigned today to ex Mayor M F Rohrer. J F Kimball and George H Champ heads of the firm also ran Kimball Champ banking. Assets about 400000 liabilities around 100000. Attorney Finley Burke cites Nebraska and Omaha loan defaults and dull markets as causes.
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George H. Champ
Kimball & Champ
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Rohrer
Nebraska
Omaha
Grand Hotel
Delegates Attend Bunyan Church Services in Bedford
Two hundred twenty delegates to the Congregational Council traveled by train to Bedford to attend services at the Bunyan Church and then moved to Servoby village. The town welcomed them with flags and ringing bells while Rev Mr Noble of Chicago cited the old Boston font and the Pilgrim descendants. The gathering closed with the hymn Blessed be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. A Sheffield deputation later hosted the delegates.
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Congregational Council
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Servoby Village
Noble
Chicago
Boston
Sheffield
Prices up at rubber boots and shoes in New York
A Providence despatch received today in New York reports that Joseph Banigan arranged with Mr Verse to buy rubber for the Boston Rubber Shoe Company through his Parahouse and to sell the entire output of the Woon socket and Boston companies via the same agency. These firms have competed since the 1886 liquidation of the Boot and Shoe Selling Company.
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New Yorks
Providence
Joseph Banigan
Converse
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Para House
Woonsocket
Boston
Boot & Shoe Selling Company
Blaine Improves Health After Open Carriage Ride
Bar Harbor Me July 22 Secretary Blaine continued to show steady health gains per his physician. In local shipping news yachts Vif from Boston and Marie J L Bachelder arrived in harbor, marking a busy day at the port.
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Blaine
Boston
Marie
J. L. Bachelder
Natives Held the United States in High Regard
The Dutch steamer Trins Fredrick Hendrick arrived from Port-au Prince where on July 16 conditions were tranquil. The captain said Haytiens held the United States in as high esteem as ever, reflecting a stable view amid regional events.
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United States
New York
Trins
Panic on Elm City Collision Fears at Hell Gate
The steamboat Elm City carrying Bridgeport excursionists collided with the Glen Island steamer Mohawk in Hell Gate. A panic broke out among passengers but no injuries were reported.
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New York
Elm City
Bridgeport
Rioting Cork Workers in Lisbon Stir Trade Row
Riots among Lisbon cork workers continue as they demand higher export duties on raw cork to push America to admit hand made cork at lower duties. About 600 workers visited factories seeking employment, which was refused. Troops guard the major cork deposits near the city as unrest grows.
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Lisson
America
Edison and United States light firms injunction order
Judge Wallace granted a six month suspension of the writ of injunction in the Edison versus United States Electric Light dispute. The United States company must file a sufficient bond to cover Edison royalties on any incandescent lamps made if the injunction remains in force.
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United States
New York
Wallace
Edison Electric Light Company
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Edison Company
Manitoba Harvest Prompts CPR to Add Rolling Stock
Ottawa July 22 The Government reports a bright crop outlook in Manitoba and the Northwest leading the Canadian Pacific Railway to order fifty locomotives and 1600 box cars. Based on the yield, ten trains daily for seven months will be needed to move this season's harvest to the seaboard.
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Ont
Northwest
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
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Revolt in Corrientes Troops Suppressed After Fighting
Intelligence from Buenos Ayres reports a mutiny by troops stationed in Corrientes the provincial capital. The revolt was quelled after severe fighting with four soldiers killed leaders arrested and the government restored order.
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Buenos Ayres
Corrientes
Berlin Moves to Suppress Drunkenness Bill
In Berlin on July 22 a bill to suppress inebriety is being prepared in the Bundesrat. The Emperor shows keen interest and has ordered reports on the measure during his trip.
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Berlin
Bundesrath
Duty 18 Watchword Fine Weather For Camp Life
Dispatch from Framingham July 22 reports rapid drill progress by the Second Brigade. Units including Battery A Ninth Cavalry and infantry practiced skirmish drill amid a clear morning breeze, with a quiet first night and limited visitors. Governor Russell rode to Sherborne Prison as brigade officials ban rifle practice due to unsafe paper targets, curtailing encampment shooting for the remainder of the term.
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Reveille
Hobart Moore
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Commissioner Porter's Errors in Brooklyn Tax Figures
New York reports Comptroller Jackson of Brooklyn rebuts Census Bulletin No. 82, alleging errors in Brooklyn's city expenditures and tax levy. He says the bulletin misstates administrative costs, including debt interest, and shifts Brooklyn from tenth to third among first class cities based on revised figures.
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Scandinavian Sailor Fatally Stabbed in City Boardinghouse
At 12 30 this morning Otter Hilmar a Scandinavian sailor was fatally cut in a sailors boarding house No 246 Commercial Street Edward Smyth another sailor is held at Station 1 charged with assault with intent to kill Patrolman Wise arrested Smyth after Hilmar was found badly injured Dr Elliott attended the injured man who had four deep wounds two on the body and two on the head and Hilmar was taken to City Hospital in a dying condition
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Wise
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Elliott
Somerville Board Votes to Restore Highland Avenue Transfer Line
At the Somerville board meeting Alderman Hunnewell moved to authorize city clerks to contact West End officials about restoring the Highland avenue transfer line, withdrawn last spring but deemed inconvenient. The measure passed unanimously along with a treasurer statement noting an unexpended balance of 66264852 dollars and appropriations for steam heating at Lincoln school and sewer work on Alphine and Wigglesworth streets. A joint convention with West End officials was requested. A separate item reports the new Boston Post Office Commission beginning work, with Col Warren P. Edgerton as chair and other members including Albert H. Scott and Charles F. Swan outlining initial plans.
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Lincoln School
Glines
Pope
Arthur Street
Alphine
Wigglesworth
Postoilica Commision
Boston
Hart
Warren P. Edgerton
New England
Philadelphia
Albert H. Scott
Post Office Department
Charles F. Swan
Detroit
Charles R. Darby
John M. Baker
Railway Mail Service
Desertion Suspected as Woman Abandons Infant in Franklin Park
Two boys spotted a young woman about 19 in a black dress with a white shawl entering Franklin Park near Blue Hill Avenue at 6:30 P.M. She later exited with a baby, leaving the infant hidden among bushes. The healthy six week old boy is at the Chardon Street Home. No trace of the woman found.
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Chardon Street
Wrestling Injury At Boston Hotel Leaves Man Injured
Joan Hines of 1 Pine Street became intoxicated and fought in the basement of the Boston Hotel at Harrison Avenue and Beach Street. He was thrown and fractured his right leg just above the ankle. The limb was set at the emergency hospital and he was moved to City Hospital.
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Telescope theft arrest ends in quick escape bid
Special Officer Abbott arrested a young man in the West End while trying to dispose of a telescope. He first gave the name Michael Murphy of Troy New York, then fled toward the door before being stopped by Police Commissioner Lee’s driver. He admitted stealing the telescope from a Tremont Street doctor’s office and was locked up as William Mc Namara.
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Troy
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Lee
William McNamara
Polo Contests at Asbury Grove Courts Friday to Saturday
Professor Davenport of Northampton will play George Gammon and E. S. Spaulding in polo at Asbury Grove courts Friday and Saturday. Davenport is a leading National League player and will meet Gammon on both days. Spaulding will face the winner on Saturday.
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Newton Club's New Home Ground Broken at Corner
Newton July 22 Ground was broken for the Newton Club house at Walnut street and Highland avenue. Contractor Henry Ross will push the work rapidly with a large foundation crew. The un furnished cost is $45,000. Ex-Alderman Frederick threw out the first shovel full.
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New Hampshire Baby Show Set At Tilton Fair
The Executive Committees of the State Grange Fair Association vote to hold a baby show with its annual fair at Tilton on September 18. Prizes include 25 dollars for handsomest baby, 16 dollars for best triplets and 10 dollars for best twins.
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State Grange Fair Association
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Austrian Town Troppan Inundated by Floods
Berlin reports Troppan in Austrian Silesia drowned by floods with street traffic by boats. Heavy rain devastates crops across Silesia Saxony and North Germany while Hamburg and suburbs suffer flood damage including dock properties struck by lightning.
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Damaging Floods Hit Silesia Valley Neisse River
Floods in Silesia cause extensive damage as the Neisse valley fills like a lake. Several areas are submerged and inhabitants abandon homes amid rising waters and widespread destruction.
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Neisse
New Poetry Volumes and Critics From the Era
A review of Chauncey Thomas and Miles Arson poetry and the works of Douglas Sladen and Danske Dandridge. The critic judges ear quality, praises The Vision of Misery Hill, notes illustrations by Harry Fenn, and remarks on editions of Australian Lyrics and A Poetry of Exiles.
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Henry Kinegsley
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Camrell & Upham
Miles ’Arson
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G. P. Putnam’s Sons
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M. M. Taylor
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August 188? Popular Science Monthly notes and reviews
The August issue summarizes the thirteenth chapter From Fetid to Hygiene in A D White’s New Chapters in the Warfare of Science. It highlights Mr Gladstone’s and Mr Huxley’s papers, Brontë letters on Lewes, Smith on Jewish questions, naval manoeuvres value, and various opinions on government, morality, and science in a brisk, period-voice survey.
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Rest and Work Demand in American Life
The writer notes a familiar truth about modern America that is rarely tied to the topic of rest, namely that with scarce resources Americans must choose either meaningful labor or stimulation. This observation underscores the tension between work and recreation in a resource‑limited society.
Australian Servant Girl Triumphs Over Household Strife
An American-era excerpt asserts Australia allows families of modest means to hire servants and keep them content. It cites hospitable mistresses who inspire loyalty, with anecdotes of sober conduct, refusal to replace faithful staff, and praise for domestic management across Sydney Tasmania and country homes. The piece questions if such success could translate to America and whether the servant problem is exaggerated.
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