Notable Funeral for Judge Flaherty in Gloucester
The funeral of Judge John J. Flaherty of the Superior Court was held at St Anne's Church Gloucester. The ceremony featured escort by Company G Eighth Regiment and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. Honorary pallbearers included Chief Justice John Adams Aiken Attorney General William H Moody and ex Governor William Douglas. Governor Curtis Guild traveled with a party from Boston to attend.
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Eighth Regiment
J. J. Healey
P. R
Christiana
William H. Moody
William Douglas
Charles A. DeCourcey
William A. Stopford
Essex County
Edward B. George
Stephen W. Sleeper
Curtis Guild
Boston
Lynching Threaters Foiled As Man Is Hanged
William Lee, a colored youth sentenced to death for assault in Somerset County, was hanged today on Smiths Island near Crisfield Maryland. Sheriff Brown carried out the sentence as a small crowd watched, the mob’s plans to burn him at the stake thwarted by law officials.
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Crisfield
William Lee
Baltimore
Somerset County
Brown
Smith's Island
Lee
Labor Day Parades and Union Meetings Hit City
Barbers Union reports 500 members will parade in white caps and coats. Coal teamsters plan a Sunday meeting at Wells Memorial to discuss wage agreements and Labor Day details. Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 met last night and heard shop steward reports on the Angl agreement. About 200 men expected to strike next Wednesday in five shops for a wage rise from 3 to 3.60 a day. Boston Boilermakers Lodge 481 voices indignation over alleged neglect at the Boston Eye and Ear Infirmary after a boilermaker was injured at the Boston & Albany shop in Allston with a two hour and 40 minute delay. Stonemasons Union to decide if Labor Day parade proceeds at a special meeting next Thursday. John C. Collins and Michael W. Collins elected delegates to the building trades section of the Boston Central Labor Union meeting July 30 at Wells Memorial. Four applicants admitted and four applications received.
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Barbers’ Union
Labor Day Committees
Coal Teamsters
Wells Memorial
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Boston
Lodge 481
Boston Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston & Albany
Allston
Stonemasons’ Union
John C. Collins
Michael W. Collins
Building Trades
Boston Central Labor Union
Wells Memorial Building
Grape-Nuts Ad Emphasizes Chewing Strength and Digestion
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts served with cream, praising the pre digested starch and the need to chew well to stimulate saliva and digestion. It notes chewing benefits teeth, with milk as a fallback for weaker teeth, and ends by asserting Grape-Nuts fosters health and enjoyment.
Bryan Offers King Thanks at Interparliamentary Union
At the Interparliamentary Union session in London Mr. Bryan moved a vote of thanks to King Edward Premier Campbell Bannerman and the British authorities for hospitality. The union members rode to the Crystal Palace in 100 automobiles and were hosted at dinner there. Americans W. J. Bryan and Ohio Representative Burton attended and spoke.
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London
Interparliamentary Union
Mr. Bryan
Edward
Campbell- Bannerman
House of Commons
House of Lords
Union
Lord Weardale
Crystal Palace
W. J. Bryan
Burton
Ohio
Mt Pleasant Police Nab Juvenile Suspects in Theft Case
Special Officers Keene and Kerrigan of Mt. Pleasant arrest John Kibble 18 for allegedly stealing a watch from Mrs. Catherine Scanlon at church on Desmond Street. Robert Bailey of Newcomb Street is also taken into custody in connection with the case.
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Keene and
Kerrigan
Mt. Pleasant
John Kibble
Catherine Scanlon
Desmond Street
Robert Bailey
Newcomb Street
Bartlett Quietly Leaves for Europe Amid Political Tension
Charles W. Bartlett, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, sails with Mrs. Bartlett for Europe for several weeks. He says politics are not his current concern and hints he may return before the state party lineup forms, offering no definite plans about a future bid.
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Charles W. Bartlett
Europe
Bartlett
Moran
Postpone Probe Of Lowell Bribery Charge
Lowell August 26 report says the investigation into a proposed $1000 bribe to an Alderman in connection with a new telephone franchise was postponed one week at the request of Alderman Hayes.
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Lowell
Hayes
Leicester Republican Rejects Foss Plea To Unite Against Lodge
Channing Smith of Leicester says no stand-pat reciprocity alliance with Eugene Foss against the Lodge machine. He backs Eben Draper for lieutenant governor and plans to inform Foss fully in a forthcoming letter. Foss continues campaign work from New York, aiming to rally volunteers against the Lodge influence.
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Mr. Smith
Draper
Smith
William F. Draper
Republican Committee On
William H. Moody
Mr. Foss
Ike
General Draper
Republican State Committee
Tariff Plank Committee
Leicester
Senator Lodge
Foss
Death in Western Tempest Over St Louis Storm
A fierce wind and rain storm struck St Louis and nearby, starting seven fires and injuring several. A colored man was killed when blown from a wagon under a passing fire engine. The excursion steamer Liberty, with pleasure seekers, sped through the Mississippi toward Alton before being transshipped to safety by the Lucia.
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ST. Louis
Liberty
Alton
Ill
Mississippi
Missouri
Lucia
Burglary Report Strikes South Boston Store on July 25
Joseph Nazzana of 249 EB street South Boston reported to police Station 6 that his store was entered by a forced rear window on the evening of July 25 and merchandise valued at 8.20 dollars stolen.
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Joseph Nazzana
EB Street
Boston
Boys Tap Molasses Barrels at Buck's Wharf Chelsea
About 50 boys gathered at Buck's wharf in Chelsea as a thousand barrels of molasses awaiting transport to Everett were punctured mid night. The youths filled themselves with the sticky liquid until police, led by Patrolman Tom Flynn, dispersed them. Flynn recalled the humorous sight of sticky youths and his efforts to keep order.
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Buck's Wharf
Chelsea
Everett Distilling Company
Everett
Tom Flynn
Parade plan discussed for CTAU convention in Providence
St Patrick's T A and L Society of St Patrick's parish considered a public parade before the Catholic Total Abstinence Union business session in Providence next month. The society voted in favor and appointed a committee to arrange the parade section, with Thomas F Phelan and others to represent the society at the convention.
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Providence
St. Patrick’s T. A
L. Society
St. Patrick’s Parish
Thomas F. Phelan
James Denehy
Patrick H. Gallagher
Cornelius J. Crowley
James W. Farrell
Thomas F.phelan
St. Patrick’s Society
Somerville Names New Electric Commissioner
Mayor Grimmons announced Melvin F. Underwood as commissioner of electric lines and lights in Somerville at a Board of Aldermen meeting. Confirmation was laid over for the next meeting after previously being unanimously refused. The mayor criticized the aldermen for their stance and no progress toward confirmation is expected.
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Melvin F. Underwood
Somerville
Grimmons
Board of Aldermen
Underwood
Banquet honors Superintendent Cox of the L Street baths
About 250 friends from various walks of life gathered at Quincy House to honor Superintendent Charles Cox. Attendees included congressman William S. McNary, Rev Denis O Callaghan, Dr E M Plummer, ex-Councillor Jeremiah J McNamara, and other prominent figures. Jeremiah J McNamara chaired. William A McDeavitt acted as toastmaster. Cox gave a cheerful reply amid songs, cheers, and ample dining.
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Quincy House
Charles Cox
L Street
Bath
Boston
Cox
William S. McNary
Mgr
Denis O’callaghan
BE. M. Plummer
Jeremiah J. McNamara
Thomas A. Mullen
Schoolhouse Commission
Albert B. Shields
George H. Tinkham
T. J. Kenny
Edward F. McSweeney
Thomas W. Lawson
George McKenna
Joseph D. Fallon
L. J. Logan
W. H. Devine
Francis Falvey
J. T. O’brien
Isaac Weir
W. A. Crocker
Charlestown
George L. Richardson
John H. Rogers
William A. McDeavitt
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
South
Dallinger
Daniel T. O'Connell
Parker Donnegan
Joseph Goode
E. M. Plummer
Autoist in Yonkers Jailed for Reckless Driving
City Judge Joseph H. Beall fulfilled his warning by sentencing George W. Bryant of Manhattan to two months in the penitentiary and a $50 fine for reckless driving. Bryant's chauffeur Frank Busold had been sentenced to two months in jail earlier.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Joseph H. Beall
George W. Bryant
Manhattan
Bryant
Frank Busold
Beall
Silver Leaf Goes Ashore Off Cape Enrage
The tern schooner Silver Leaf from Boston for Garvey, N. B., went ashore in thick fog at Cape Enrage yesterday and came off leaking slightly. The captain proceeded to Garvey, but on inspection the shoe and heel were gone. the vessel was brought to Parrsboro for repairs.
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Parrsboro
N. B
Boston
Garvey, N. B
Cape Enrage
Lovers Die Together in Delaware River Jump
Philadelphia dispatch reports Gustave Kathke 19 and Ella Hiller 18 left home Tuesday after parental objections to marriage. They were found Tuesday night missing, then bodies surfaced Wednesday morning, clasped in each other’s arms, suggesting a joint jump into the Delaware River.
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Philadelphia
Gustave Kathke
Ella Hiller
Delaware
Kathke
Miss Hiller
Missal
Three Die As Train Jumps Rail In Jersey City Yard
Three men were killed in the Erie railroad yards at Jersey City when a spreading rail caused a fast freight to plunge down an embankment. The victims were engineer Harry Christman fireman Herman Moloski and forward brakeman Asa Paddock. Conductor Henry Stevens was injured but survived.
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New York
Erie Railroad
Jersey City
Harry Christman
Herman Moloski
Asa Paddock
Pavonia Avenue
Brunswick
Henry Stevens
Dr Williams Pink Pills Said To Cure St Vitus Dance
A Georgia girl, ten, recovered from St Vitus dance after using Dr. Williams Pink Pills. The pills reportedly rebuilt her blood and strength, aiding weight gain and school attendance. Sold by druggists or mailed from Dr Williams Medicine, Schenectady NY.
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Williams
Georgia
D. M. Ream
Conemaugh
Dr. Williams
Schenectady
N.Y
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Washington
Flaherty
Maryland
LABOR
Bryan
King
Interparliamentary
Chelsea Wharf
C. T. A. U. Convention
Conln
Bath House
ARROW
Cluett, Peabody & CO
Hurlston
Ogee
I At
ST. Vitus
Williame
THE
Sanfords
Sanford
Eze
C. I. Hood CO
Mass
Hood
Bartina
Specia
Newark
N. J
the White Dental
Dr. Solomon
J.m.solomon
Beacon St
Oxford
Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers
Lagrange Street
Lank
Boston City Hospital
Cornelius Lank
Linden Street
Dorchester
Amherst
N. S
Hartshorn
Berlin
Edward Hartshorn
North Station
Newman & Sons Corp'n
Tremont St
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