Howland of Chelsea Leads in Secretary of the Commonwealth Race
In Massachusetts politics the Chelsea veteran Willard Howland appears to lead the contest for Secretary of the Commonwealth as rival camps sharpen tactics. Governor Brackett remains steadfast, while Milliken of New Bedford denies candidacy and backs Howland. In the Tenth District Bates presses a strong campaign, Walker’s position wavers amid Western protection debates, and in the Eleventh District Myron Walker pursues nomination amid competing candidates including Conant and General Otis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackett
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Peirce
Willard Howland
Chelsea
S Barrett
Howland
Ton. LE. C. Milliken
New Bedford
Fall River
Hallard
Oyvyer
Myron P. Walker
Belchertown
Jude Conant
Franklin
General Otis
Bond
Hampshire County
Naval drill at How's Park sees 700 men in practice
Bar Harbor notes Maine July 24 a grand drill of United States squadron ships at How's Park with about seven hundred men. An accident yesterday in the Kear garage involved a 140 pound shell from the same gun that struck the captain of the Illinois in the temple and left him severely wounded. He was taken to the hospital aboard. Firing continued until six o'clock. An informal reception will greet Admiral Gherardi and officers at Louisburg tomorrow evening, with a grand reception at Kebo Valley tonight.
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Ban Harbor
United States
How's Park
Keargarge
the &Llns
Louisburg
Gherardi
Ofivers
Kebo Valley
Orphans Home outing for 130 children in Marlboro and Hudson
One hundred thirty children from the Orphans Home Boston spent a day in Marlboro and Hudson visiting the Unitarian Church on the Common, where refreshments were served. They then traveled to Hudson and returned to Boston by 6 o'clock, enjoying the excursion. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad copy follows, touting its curative power.
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Manrcteono
Orphans’ Home
Boston
Marlboro
Hudson
Unitarian Church
Brooklyns Beat Chicago In Uneven Pro Baseball Showdown
Brooklyn team defeats Chicago with strong pitching by Caruthers and timely hitting led by Laens and Anson. Stein keeps Chicago in check early, 7 earned runs for Brooklyn and 4 for Chicago, with 1200 in attendance.
Cincinnati N L Cincinnatis Open Series With Win Over New Yorks
Cincinnati opens series by beating New Yorks 7 to 5 aided by 11 hits to 8 for New Yorks. Pitchers Niines and Marrington for Cincinnatis. Rusie and Buckley for New Yorks. Notable hits include Knight Bassett Denny and Neilly Mare Burkett. Holliday Mullane Narrington Glasscock stole bases. Uhright miscues noted. Attendance 1204. Umpire Lynch.
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Cincinnatis
N. L
NEW Yorks
Cincinnati
Rhinos
Yase
Cincinnnnatis
Uatteries
Niines
Marrington
Rusie
Buckley
Knight
Bassett
Denny
Neilly
Mare
Burkett
Holliday
Mullane
Narrington
Glasscock
Brooklyns vs Buffalos in July 24 Clash
Fractured report of a Brooklyn Buffalos game with a small crowd. Both pitches effective though a wild Haddock throw decided the outcome. Brooklyn scored two runs in the fifth and one in the seventh, Buffalo tallied one in the first and five in the fourth. Batter, fielding and error details listed with Sowers, Cook, Haddock and Mack cited. attendance and umpires noted.
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Frrooklyns
P. L
Buffalos
Burrato
Brooklyns
Haddock
Bufffalo
Sowders
Cook
Hirddock
Mack
Brooklynas
Iauer
Wise
Andrews
Sowderra
Maddock
Sonders
White
Irwin
Dall
Ferguson
Houibert
Philadelphias Defeat Chicagos In South Side Game
Cuicano July 24 Philadelphias beat Chicagos 6 to 2 before 1606 fans at South Side grounds. Baldwin relieved, scored runs, Warret and Vogarty homered, Milligan hit a three base hit, Sanders and Milligan pitched. Errors Philadelphias 2 Chicagos 1. Umpires Knight and Jones. Time two hours.
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Philadelphias
P. L
Chicagos
Cuicano
South Side Grounds
Baldwin
Farrell
Sanders
Milligan
Warret
ruus—Vogarty
Chi
Chivagos
Ty Baldwin
Miii
Pickett
Comat
Comiskey
Knight
Jones
Rain Postpones Several Baseball Games Across Leagues
Yesterday's schedule was washed out by rain with multiple postponements. Players' League games in Cleveland and Pittsburg, National League matchups in Cleveland and Pittsburg, Atlantic Association games at Hartford and New Haven, and American Association games in Brooklyn and Philadelphia were all postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New Yorks
Clevelands
Pittsburg
Bostons
Pittsburgs
Miladelphias
Atlantic Association
Hartford
Worcesters
Hartfords
New Haven
Newarks
New Havens
American Association
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Brooklyns
Philadelphia
Louisvilles
Athletics
Syracuse
Columbus
Jamaica Gun Club Prizes Awarded At Clarendon Hills
Members of the Jamaica Gun Club visited Clarendon Hills grounds yesterday for brisk wind affected traps. Scores were strong across events with multiple firsts and seconds noted for Six Clay Pigeons and Six Blue Rocks events. Merchandise match prizes were distributed. Barrett won the Rounds silver cup as sole owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Gun Club
Clarendon Hills
Bennett
Adams
Woodruff
Needham
Brown
Charles
Barrett
Jewett
Cilley
Herbert
Johnson
Shaw
Helfer
Heffer
Ciley
Harrett
Harrell
Bradbury
A. W. Rounds
Catholic University Board Meets At Archdiocesan Residence
The board of government of the Catholic University at Washington met with Cardinal Gibbons presiding. After adjournment the archbishops reconvened as Tev. 2.4. Stephen, director of the Catholic Indian Bureau, spoke on Indian schools and offered many recommendations for the Catholic congress to be held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic University At
Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
Stephen
Catholic Indian Bureau
Catholic Congress
United States Biscuit Co Advances in Boston Property Deals
The United States Biscuit Company reportedly secured options on several large Boston properties. Likely site features a 100 foot frontage on Commercial Street and 645 feet depth with railroad facilities and a good dock. The business is largely controlled by three firms: United States, American, and a New York consolidated concern.
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United States Biscuit Company
Boston
United States the American
New York Consolidated Concerl
Colored Orders Build New Odd Fellows Hall in Boston
A large colored procession and corner stone ceremony marked the laying of a four story brick building with a tower for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows on North Russell Street Boston. Rev R P Hurley urged the race to own buildings and public halls while Boston officials and local leaders praised progress and equality.
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Colored Order of Odd Fellows
New England
Grand United Order of Odd Fellowship
North
Russell Street
Mechanics’ Hall
Beacon Street
A. B. Lattunmore
W. H. B. Roberson
P. ‘Taylor
Wright
Boston Patriarchie
First Grand Masters’ Council
Sumner Lodge
Plymouth Rock Lodge
Bay State Lodge
Boston Lodge
Harvard Lodge
Massachusetts
Robert G. Shaw Veteran Association
Allen’s Fife and Bugle Corps
Knights of Pythi
Court Streets
Bowdoin Square
Cambridge
North Russell
Andrew Is. Lattimore
Jesse Harrell
Samuel C. Birchmore
Hart
Walden Banks
Swimner
Plymouth Rock
Bulding Association
Thomas P. Taylor
Knights of Pythias
Federden Hall
North Russell Street
Mechanics
Boston Drum Corps
William Grandison
E. N. Hallowell
David A. Roberts
Richard Mackey Garnet
J. E. Wilson
America
Lie
Boston
Philadelphia
New Bedford
Butler
Charles Sumner
John Andrew
Abbott
New York
South
William H. Clarke
Martha White
Ladies’ Auxiliary Association
Elijah W. Smith
Handel Quartette
William Bb. Lee
James Hinch
Robert Carter
Albert C, Smith
R. 5. Church
Ki. KE. Coleman
Harrison Wright
Ladies Day at Camp Delights and Delays in Framingham
Framingham July 24 The Second Brigade hosts a Ladies Day at the camp yet turnout is light causing some disappointment among soldiers who hoped for admiring spectators. Tomorrow a large group of grand dames is expected while current visitors include Judge Sherman and several military officials. Horse car service to the camp is criticized by visitors.
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Sourm Framingham
Mars
Ambulance Corps
Fifth
Ecere
Ninti
Civicsosters
Edgar J. Sherman
J. C G. Keene, Jr
U.S.A
PB. A. Collins
L. T. Kendall
First Maine Regment
E. F. Bartlett
Newburyport
Veteran Artillery Association
First Corps of Cadets
C. J. Odell
Baverly
Parker
Dalton
Liberal Christian Church faces uncertain future after pastor's death
After Rev. H. Berard Carpenter died, Liberal Christian Church members in Steinert Hall Boylston Street express deep distress. Colonel Jonas H. French notes the congregation's unity, rapid growth and lack of bickering, with services paused until fall when the standing committee meets to decide on resuming worship. The church began three years ago by Carpenter and Hollis Street Church alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Berard Carpenter
Liberal Christian Church
Steinert Hall
Boylston Street
Post
Jonas H. French
Carpenter
Hollis Street
Ki. E. Hale
Mr. Carpenter
Funeral of Rev. John J. Beil Held at Mission Church
The Rev. John J. Beil was laid to rest in a Mission Church funeral. Mass was celebrated by Rev. Joseph Henning with deacons and a 100-voice church choir from city parishes under J. Frank Donahoe. Eulogies by Rev. Fr. Licking. Pallbearers and ushers coordinated the procession to Calvary for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Beil
Mission Church
Schmidt
Joseph Henning
C.ss.r
L. FP. Schauer
P. H. Barrett
A. Lutz
J. Frank Donahoe
Nellie McCarthy
Margaret Dooley
M. J. Dwyer
George K. O'Connor
Thomas Fagan
Valuations in Gloucester Show Increases Across Wards
Gloucester July 24 The total city valuation reaches 13 944 459 with real estate 9 925 875 and personal estate 4 018 584 up 533 462 from last year Tax rate is 15 50 per 1000 up from 15 10 The number of polls is 6474 up 213 Ward 8 adds 197 630 in personal property and 20 350 in real estate Ward 5 adds 123 690 real estate and 62 030 personal property Most wards gain though 3 and 4 decline by 63 906 in total Ward and county taxes increase while state tax drops slightly.
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Griovucaster
Baltimore court case targets International Fraternal Alliance
A Baltimore policy holder sues the International Fraternal Alliance seeking receiver appointment to reorganize or wind up its affairs. The complaint alleges gross mismanagement amid 742 policies in 1889, mainly in Massachusetts, with $749 paid in death claims and losses and a 1889 income of about $291,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
International Fraternal Alliance
Massachusetts
Schooner Katahdin Grounded at Portsmouth Wharf
The schooner Katahdin ran aground at Commercial wharf in Portsmouth New Hampshire last night and began taking on water after a seam opened. Attempts to stern her with oil failed. the vessel carries a coal cargo consigned to Ames M Salter.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Commercial Wharf
Ames M., Salter
Secret Beats Posy In Monatiquot Yacht Club Race
In the Monatiquot Yacht Club second pennant race Secret defeated Captain Hunt's sloop Posy by about three minutes on an eight mile course off the club house. Posy finished last in the fleet while Secret led from start to finish after a tight at the line. Diadem led the second class, finishing ten minutes ahead of its rivals, with Elf Wasp and Breeze contending in the third class. Henry Gardner and E T Jordan served as judges.
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Bates
Worcester Times
West End
Worcester
Worcester County
Times
T. C. Bates
Mr. Bates
Mr. Kates
Osine
Celegram
Iis
House of Representatives
Walker
Mir. Bates
Hs Nail
Lavine
Bares
Winslow
Weymorrn
Posy
Secret
Folly
Moondyne
Josy
Diadem
Elf
Wasp
Breeze
Linton
J. B. Sheppard
Hosy
Hunt & Son
L. A. Hayward
Perry Lawton
Willey
Whitemarsh
Henry Gardner
E.T. Jordan
Francis Hunt
A. J. Shaw
City Notes From The Week End
A horse belonging to Mr. Thomas Winslow ran away after a coachman was thrown from a carriage at Shawmut avenue and Arnold street. Injuries were reported. A collision at Ruggles street smashed a coal wagon. Water leaked from 523 Washington street due to an open faucet in Miller & Litchfield's building. Several firms suffered losses. A teamster, William Ford, broke his left leg at Causeway and Charlestown streets. Martin McDonald, nine, had a foot crushed by a train at East Cambridge. Brunswick Brown fell at Mystic Wharf and broke an ankle. The Furniture Dealers' Association met at American House and rode to Nantasket for a day of touring, dining, and speeches before returning by special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Winslow
Shawmut Avenue
Arnold Street
Ruggles Street
Washington Street
Miller & Litchfield
Thompson & Odell
Martin McDonald
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Third Street
East Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brunswick Brown
North Woburn
Mystic Wharf
City Hospital
Furniture Dealers’ Association
American House
National Band
Rowe’s Wharf
Nantasket
Boston
Firemen Relief Fund Board Appointments and Nominations
The State House held an executive council meeting to fill two commissions and confirm several nominations. William H. Dupree, Charles Paisler, Jeremiah J. McCarty, and James C. Crombie were named to oversee Firemen's Relief Fund disbursements. Ballot law commissioners Horace G. Allen, Burton W. Potter, and Jeremiah W. Coveney were nominated. Trustees for the Homeopathic Hospital and the Eastern Massachusetts Chronic Diseases asylum were confirmed. Abner C. Goodell's province-laws commissioner appointment was deferred for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
William H. Dupree
Boston
Charles
Homeopathic Hospital
Massachusetts
Abner C. Goodell
Jib and Mainsail Championship Match Race Planned
A three race series for Eureka of this city against Rival of Long Island Sound, with $250 a side at stake. First race Saturday at 11 a.m., second Monday, third Tuesday if needed. Eureka designed by Jeffer son Borden, owned by Mrs. B. Rogers. Rival designed by Christopher D. Smith, built by Thacher. Six miles windward and return, seven crew, jib and mainsail only. Bridgeport Boat club coordinates with two follow boats Jessie S. and Bond Carrier.
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Eureka
Long Island Sound
Jefferson Borden
B. Rogers
Prior
City Point
Commodore Burritt
Cedar Point Yacht Club
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Boating Association
Jessie 8
Bond Carrier
Record breaking track set to host Lynn bicycle meet
FOR RECORD BREAKING Lynn July 24. The Glenmere bicycle track is being repaired by workers and will become a record breaking practice track after sprinkles. New York wheelmen including William Windell Asa Windell W S Campbell W P Troy H B Laine England E Willis England A B Rich W F Gossler W D Banker. A big tournament is anticipated in September two weeks after Hartford races end as Lynn Wheel Club forms a committee C E Whitten W C Paul and A E Wiswell to plan a meet.
Baker Frederick Kesel Dies After Ice Water Overindulgence
New Haven report states Frederick Kesel, a local baker, died in hospital from complications tied to consuming excessive ice water. Authorities classify the death as a result of the incident, noting Kesel began experiencing distress earlier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
Frederick Kesel
Mysterious Case of Reynolds Assault Ends in Hospital
Nelson W Reynolds aged about twenty one was brought to City Hospital with a head injury following a Friday night confrontation on Malden street and Shawmut avenue. Two unknown men fought Reynolds and Lawrence Keefe, doubtless leading to a homicide investigation. Reynolds lived with his mother on Dover street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson W. Reynolds
Young Reynolds
Lawrence Keefe
Malden Street
Keefe
Reynolds
Shawmut Avenue
Dover Street
Vocal Music On Sundays At Point of Pines Concerts
Vocal music has been a major feature at Point of Pines Sundays with Miss Carol Robinson and Master James McLaughlin reengaged for the fifth Sunday. The HaydnQuartet will debut and a 40 member band aids a grand program in morning afternoon and evening. The pyro technic equestrian spectacle The Apaches with 40 horses and 200 performers continues to draw large crowds each session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Pines
Carol Robinson
James McLaughlin
Haydn
Discovery of a Comet by Mr W F Denning of Bristol
A cable message from the European Union of Astronomers reports the discovery of a comet by W F Denning of Bristol England on July 23 at midnight Greenwich time. The position is right ascension 15h12m and north declination 78. The comet is faint with rapid eastward motion. the increasing moon makes observations urgent to prevent loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science Observer Code
European Union of Astronomers
W. F. Denning
Bristol
Eng
Greenwich
Three Men Cleared of Murder Charge in East Boston Death
Thomas JF Campbell John J Ramsey and Nicholas Vigneron were discharged by East Boston District Court after an inquest found Henry Mebride's death at Wood Hros wharf Jeffries Point to be accidental. The trio had been held on suspicion of murder last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas JF. Campbell
John J. Ramsey
Nicholas Vigneron
Station 7
East Boston
Henry Mebride
East Cambridge
Wood Hros
Wharf
Jeffries Point
Burglar Arrested After Break In At Copeland Street Home
Officer Durkee of Station 9 arrested John Schnow, nineteen, last evening for breaking into the dwelling house of George E. Bruce at 16 Copeland Street. He stole about $25 in total value including $14 in money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durkee
Station 9
John Schnow
George E. Bruce
Copeland Street
Burglary at Alderman Goddard's House in Woburn
Burglars entered Alderman Goddard's residence in Woburn on Wednesday night and stole a gold watch and silverware valued at 200 dollars. The family slept through the break in as six people were inside and a dog did not bark. Entry was gained by cutting a screen from a window between midnight and 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
B. Goddard
Alaska party excursion through Port Arthur on C P rail
The Alaska excursion party under Raymond and Whitcomb passed Port Arthur this afternoon en route west along the Canadian Pacific. Passengers praised the scenery on the north shore of Lake Superior and lauded the line’s daylight schedule and management. Railway officials cooperated fully with excursion management to ensure a satisfactory trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Sprcran
Alaska
Raymond & Whitcomb
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lake Superior
Heron Bay
Parsons Downs Suit Alleges Libel for $50,000
W. W. Downs sues Joseph Story Sidney A Wilbur Dr George E Stackpole Rufus K Noyes Abbie Campbell and Fred J Taber for libel seeking fifty thousand dollars over Bowdoin Square Church troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Downs
Joseph Story
Sidney A. Wilbur
George FE. Stackpole
Rufus K. Noyes
Abbie Campbell
Fred J. Taber
Bowdoin Square Church
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Secretary OF State
Gates
Banks
Elijah Morse
John J. Long
Wis
Congress
Ith
Fox
Cawbridg
Bar Harbor
Hood
National League
Philatelphias
Hrootlyns
Hhostona
Rhoene
Chicavos
Ee Wees
Joslons
Esereenvces
Spoorivnsy
Esceee
Cwicatos
Tener
Sete
Oclevelands
Peewee
Chicago
Stein
Caruthers
Daily
Coling
Babe
Laens
Anson
Jerry
Duses
Ipily
Terry
Foutz
Cooney
Olf Caruthers
Donnie
Gleialvin
Hurns
Smith
Collins
Route
Dany
Me Dermott
THE
Catholic University Board
Uall
R. P. Hurley
D.D
Jonas MM
French
Rredemptorist Fathers
Gloucester
International Alliance
Katahdin
Monatiquot
New Bepforp
New Bedford Yacht Club
Medea
Thetis
Kismet
Pointer
Lillian
Althea
Arzalia
Addie
Bonito
Starling
Indolent
Sea Fox
Marblehead
Puritan
Naushon
Moquet
Telefer
Harbinger
Nepenthe
Newport
Great Head
Rockland
Rockiang
Great Head Yacht Club
Manse Island
Widgeon
E. A. Cook
Alda
H. L. Baker
Katherine
B. Smith
Eye
Frank P. Norton
Owl
J. 8. Cushing
Monhegan
Lynn
Lynn Yachts
West Lynn
Lynn Harbor
Pferce
Nantucket
Water Lily
South Boston Yacht Club
Glenmere
U. S. Gov't Report
Alaska Party
Chase, Parker & CO
Pearl Street
Boston, Mass
Edward Burgess
State Street
W. Simmons & GO
G. W. Simmons & CO
North ST
Cowdrey
Taverner
H. W
P. D. Richards
E. H. Hitchings
W. E. Coburn
Parson Downs
Natician
Michigan
G. O. Taylor
Chester H. Graves & Sons
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