TOWN OF CONGER AFFAIRS IN MIXED SHAPE
The Boston Land Company and the Sherman Improvement Company are entangled in lawsuits over misdealings and small house-lot speculations tied to the Conger town layout in Rockland county New York. John McGinnis faces claims from 30 to 1000 dollars, with drafts drawn on the Sherman Improvement Company unpaid, including a May 1 draft returned May 20.
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Boston Land Company
New York Court
Conger
Rockland County
N. Y
John McGinnis
Medway
Mass
Towns
Solomon
Emily Stern
McGinnis
Sherman Improvement Company
August Bohlig
Vought & Williams
Greenwich Street
Bohlig
Grand Rockland Hotel
Bilauvelt
Millis
3. McGinnis & Co
Washington Street
D. A. Bresnahan
Rockland Lake
M. H. Ford
McGinnis and Firms Face Unpaid-Draft Scandals at Millis
The article details John McGinnis and the Shermen Improvement Company tied to Millis land schemes. It notes unpaid drafts, dozens of drafts drawn on the company, and pending judgments in Rockland County. McGinnis is described as cautious yet financially overextended with many purchasers awaiting deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conlan
New York City
Louis Barth
Johannis
New York
Broadway
Thirty-ninth Street
Joseph Zelinki
Conoa
John
Millis Savings Bank
Millis
Mass
McGinnis
Hugo H. Ritterbusch
No. 108
Fulton Street
John McGinnis
Conger
Barth
Shermen Improvement Company
Sointly
Thies
New City
Rockland County
McGinpin
Boston Land Company
McGinnis & Co
Land Company
Scarlet fever scare hits Dedham as disease spreads
In Dedham the town reports a scarlet fever scare with Frank Morrison of the Centre noting two daughters afflicted. The town also lists seven known diphtheria cases, underscoring ongoing infectious disease concerns locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Frank Morrison
Allegations of neglect at Haverhill city farm stir inquiry
July 25 Haverhill residents are faced with sensational reports accusing the city poor farm of neglect. Aldermen and the mayor toured the facility finding no evidence of the claimed dire conditions and a committee was appointed to investigate. Officials defend the farm as superior and well kept, while critics dispute the reports as politically driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Flint Peaslee
George Cotton
Alderman Allen
Jewett
Frank A. Rand
Marshal Boynton
Cotton
Post
Hibbard
Louis D. Savage
Brown Street
Merrimac
Savage
Dotton
Timothy Mahoney
Bernard Maguire
George McCoy
Leone
Clark
Peaslee
Boston
Washington and
Boylston Streets
Porter
Fastest for Two-Year-Olds at Newport Pace Show
Four events at Taylor's Park featured young pacers with Sulphide clocking 2:13 4 for 2-year-old pacers, a season best. Wesley R. won the 2:15 pace in 2:18 4, Giles Noyes took heat in 2:12 4, Sphinxetta placed third as Holton’s horse finished fourth. Dentine won the 2:38 trot in straight heats with times 2:23 8, 2:26 2, 2:28 3-4, Joe Was second and Judge Crabtree also among the finishers.
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Newport
Taylor’s Park
Wesley R
Giles Noyes
Sphinxetta
Holton
Dentine
Joe
Judge Crabtree
Mystery Box On Banana Steamer Off Florida Coast
A forged tale in a local paper claimed a box was placed aboard the Norwegian fruit steamer Banan near a Florida coral island during a Cuba port voyage. The story alleged shipboard mischief over bearings and cigars, but Seaverns & Co. deny any truth and call the yarn wholly fictitious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Banes
Cuba
Seaverns & Co
Andrew Post Excursion To Louisville Encampment
John A. Andrew Post 16 invites comrades to attend the September encampment in Louisville. Fitchburg railroad offers a $15 round trip from Boston. Posts and allies are urged to join the meetings and participate in the trip.
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John A. Andrew
Louisville
Fitchburg
Boston
Salvation Army Jubilee Band to Lead New England Visit
The Salvation Army Jubilee Band formed a year ago for General Booths jubilee will accompany Brigadier Brewer and staff in their New England first corps at Bowdoin square next Tuesday evening. A large meeting of unusual interest is being arranged for, to which the public is invited.
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Salvation Army Jubilee Band
Booth
Brewer
New England
Bowdoin Square
Spiritualists Set Lake Pleasant Auditorium Dedication
Several hundred campers gather at Lake Pleasant on the grounds of the New England Spiritualists Association. The new Highlands auditorium will be dedicated Saturday afternoon with a seating capacity of 1000 persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Pleasant
New England Spiritualists’ Association
Highlands
Excursion to Naugett Pier From Boston and Nearby Cities
The planned day trip appeals to lovers of seaside scenery. Naugett Pier is a notable summer resort. A special train departs Park Square Station Boston at 9:15 a.m. and returns from the Pier at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugett Pier
Boston
Pawtucket
Providence
Park Square Station
Ice Water Harmless With Sanford's Ginger
Sanitary notes indicate ice water with Sanford's ginger remains harmless for consumption. Instructions warn against substitutes and emphasize avoiding any substitutes and noting the mripper term in sale and pricing.
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Sanford
Twentieth Reunion of the Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers at Nantasket
The Ninth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers Fifth Corps Army of the Potomac held its twentieth annual reunion at the Surfside House Nantasket. A business meeting elected Captain Lawrence Cunningham president and Colonel Hanley treasurer. Resolutions honored Bandmaster Michael O Connor and other deceased comrades, with sympathy to their families.
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Nantasket
Ninth Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
Fifth Corps
Army of the Potomac
Surfside House
Martin O’brien
J. Carmody
Committee On Resolutions
Michael O'Connor
O'Connor
McNamara
Murphy and
Sanderson
Lawrence Cunningham
James E. Penney
Henry Sandown
Cornelius J. Carmody
Patrick D. Hanley
Bartholomew Kelliher
Company A
Dennis McCarty
Reg Sullivan
Esi
Thomas Mullehan
Hugh Gemse
Saiephy
Sweds Ah Even Company Ee
Johnee Donovan
John J. Spillane
George W. Dutton
M. QO. Connor
Terriss McLaughlin
Peter Murphy
Cornelius Dacy
Daniel Curten
William Lynch
Messrs
Guptill
Ramsay
Hanley
Thomas J. Gargan
Monopoly Problem Addressed At New England Chautauqua
At Lakeview South Framingham July 25 the New England Chautauqua Assembly reported a lecture by Professor Scott on monopolies. He argued monopolies have existed through history but new in impact, affecting the masses more than ever. He outlined three control options: direct charter limits, government commissions, or government ownership, noting not all monopolies are governable in the same way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
South Framingham
New England Chautauqua Assembly
Scott
Congress
Massive timber sale shakes central New Hampshire
Sunokoos, N H July 2 The largest timber sale in central New Hampshire occurred this afternoon on the late Squirella homestead five miles out. Ross and Bickford bought fifty acres for 9900 Fellows Co 215 acres for 17135 Thompson and Clough eighteen acres for 4000 Dodge and Barnard thirty four acres for 4950 Low Clough fifty nine acres for 3800 C A Bailey seventy seven acres for 1700 total 41000 The pine and oak are estimated at 16000000 feet sawing lumber besides 20000 cords of wood
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Suncook
N. H
New Hampshire
Squirella
Ross and
Weather Forecast Summary for New England States
Washington reports Friday forecast for Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Rhode Island fair with coastal showers and westerly winds Vermont fair with westerly winds Connecticut and western New York fair with possible early morning showers in southern areas and westerly winds
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Washington
Maine
New
Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
Secretary Lamont Arrives in City for Overnight Stay
Secretary of War Daniel S. Lamont registered at the Vendome shortly after midnight after arriving from Washington. He plans to depart at 6 this morning for Gray Gables, staying briefly in the capital.
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Daniel
Lamont
the Vendome
Washington
Gray Gables
Flower Vindicated in Chicago Prosecution Disrupted
The State's attorney dropped charges against Dr. R. C. Flower of Boston for lack of evidence. Flower plans to sue for illegal arrest and damages, signaling a forthcoming legal action.
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Chicago
R. C. Flower
Boston
James Trainer Charged With Larceny And Forgery
James Trainer appeared in Roxbury Municipal Court charged with larceny and forgery. Judge Bolster set bail at 100 dollars for larceny and 1000 dollars for forgery, with Trainer to appear before the grand jury. The larceny involved a whip and the forgery involved the name of Patrolman Orr, his arresting officer, for pawned articles. He was rearrested Wednesday night after the forgery was discovered following the earlier arrest.
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James Trainer
Roxbury
Bolster
Orr
Trainer
Hearing resumes in Addicks divorce case in private
In Wilmington Delaware Commissioner Cooper reopened testimony in the Addicks divorce case. Defense witnesses include two Indians who served as guides for Mr Addicks on his Mount Kineo trip in Maine. The commissioner is expected to report in September.
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Wilmington
Del
Addicks
Cooper
Mount Kineo
Insane man Baker committed to Worcester Asylum
Calvin R. Baker, who falsely obtained a pension and then lost it, was yesterday committed to the Worcester Insane Asylum, per recent Post reporting on Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Calvin R. Baker
Worcester Insane Asylum
Fire alarm at Thorndyke Street dwelling reports minor damage
The Box 37 alarm in Everett sounded at 8 last evening for a slight fire in a wooden house on Thorndyke Street owned by Connell Brothers and occupied by John Segal. Damage listed as zero.
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Everett
Thorndyke Street
Connell Brothers
John Segal
Man Calling Himself Charles McKennon Wanders Melrose
A 75 year old man who claims the name Charles McKennon and residence Melrose was found wandering the streets in Lynn and taken to the station tonight. He has a son in Melrose.
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Lynn
Charles McKennon
Melrose
Governor Greenhalge visits camp amid muster pageantry
A day of serene camp life marks Governor Greenhalge's arrival at Camp Framingham. Brigades parade, salute, and dusky trumpet calls captivate visitors while officials praise discipline, with Col Pew's regiment cited for tightening drills and the court of inquiry into Capt Mitten resuming next Tuesday. Mayor Curtis tours on horse, and the John Boyle O Reilly Cadet Band provides music.
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South
Framingham
Governor Greenhalge
Rutty
Peach
Greenharge
Adj
Dalton
John Boyle O'Reilly
Natick
Mayor Curtis
Boston
Col. Bogan
Greenhalge
Pew
Capt. Mitten
Mitten
Col
Bancroft
Arsenal
Capt
Handy
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Mass. Clothing Co
Hanover and
Portland Streets
My Clothier
Rockland County, N. Y
The
Orgi
Mginnis
Bradstreet
McGinnison
Sherman Park
Elmwood Spring Brewery
Burkhardt
Tivoli
Down Town
Telephor Burkhardt Brewing Co
Cor. Parker and Station Sts
Roxbury, Mass
WO Box
Andrew Post
Salvation Army Music
Nats
Father Scuily
Gargan
Ninth Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment
Great Britain and Ireland
Hanover Court House
Cass
Batlefield
Malvern Hill
Guiney
Republic
Thomas Scully
Eld
United States of America
Professor Scott
Charles M'Kennon
Seth Arnold
Brigage
Col Per
Long Wood Avenue
Pt. Haverhill
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