St Andrew's Parish Opens New Chambers Street Church
The Rev Reuben Kidner led a dedication service as St Andrew's Parish formally occupied its new church on Chambers Street. The building includes a 400 seat hall, classrooms, a gym, a medical suite, a free women’s clinic, and an artfully designed interior with green tinted walls and stained glass. Memorial windows and a planned altar rail honor past members and patrons. Rev Phillips Brooks will preach Sundays at St Andrew's.
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St. Andrew’s
Chambers Street
Reuben Kidner
Oscar Johnson
Charles Godfrey
William Crowther
Richard Hunt
John Flynn
Charles Peard
Emerson Morrison
Frederick Smith
Mr. Kidner
St. Andrew's
Trinity
Robert Treat Paine
J. H. Storer
F. B. Sears
Plutarch
Europe
England
God
Christ
Episcopal Church
Holy Communion
Emmanuel
B. B. Killikelly
Hmmanuel Church
Trinity Church
North Charles Street
The
Park Commission
Brooks
Whidden & Hill
St. Andrew’s Hall
Lena
Ingraam
Grace Walcott
New England Hospital Medical Society
Henry Whitman
Whitman
St. Andrew
Jesus
George
Hutchins
Boston
Richard Arnold
Livermore Casts Support for Prohibitionists in Tremont Temple Rally
Mrs Mary A Livermore abandons Republicans as temperance party and vows to work for Prohibitionists. She may attend the Sept 5 Tremont Temple rally with General Fisk speaking and lauds him as a fearless ally. She also criticizes the Republican convention and praises the Prohibitory party and suffragists.
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Mary A. Livermore
Tremont Temple
Bayard
Union Signal
Chicago
East
New England
Republican Party
Fisk
Chevalier Bayard
Gladstone's Golden Wedding Celebration in London
A London despatch to the New York Sun describes Mr and Mrs Gladstone celebrating their Golden Wedding at Spencer House and later at Mrs Ashley Ponsonby’s. Gladstone wore a light duster and a large white flower in his shirt, while Mrs Gladstone wore a white bonnet and lace shawl. An address signed by 116 admirers titled the event, with gifts of cups and paintings. Oscar Wilde attended the South Kensington dinner, where Ireland and Home Rule were discussed. A clipping from 1837 recalled Gladstone’s early appearance and character, noting his health, intellect, and hair. Mrs Gladstone recalled meeting him at dinner, and a saying stating he would become prime minister. He would go on to serve three terms.
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Spencer House
London
New York
Mrs. Gladstone
Lord Granville
Gladstone
Statesman
Karl Granville
Mr. Gladstone
Truefit
House of Commons
Rhode Island Democrats hold Pawtuxet field day ratification
Rhode Island Democratic leaders gathered at Pawtuxet for a field day and clambake with 140 party figures. Speeches endorsed President Cleveland's administration and the Mills bill. It was claimed local woollen manufacturers favored free wool but feared Western influence. Campaign opens with a Blockland flag raising featuring Isaac Bell Champlain Brennan and Carroll in two weeks.
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Providence
R.I
Rhode Island
Cleveland
Blockland
Isaac Bell
C. E. Champlain
John M. Brennan
Hugh J. Carroll
Deserted Wife Story From Salem Police Station
Josephine Erwin tells a Salem police station tale of David Trougher who came to Peabody about three months ago as a widower with eight children. He proposed marriage, they wed weeks ago, then left with her gold watch and three rings. She learned he has two other wives alive.
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Salem
Josephine Erwin
David Trougher
Peabody
Trougher
Gentlemen's Comfort Boots and Shoes at Moseley's
The store Moseley's at 469 Washington Street offers Gentlemens comfort boots and shoes for men seeking durable footwear and casual or dress options.
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Moseley’s
Washington Street
Ex Assistant Attorney General backs the President in Walpole talk
Harvey N. Shepard ex assistant attorney general voiced solid support for President Cleveland and the Democratic platform at a flag‑raising and ratification meeting in Walpole. He condemned taxation that benefits elites, praised Cleveland’s tariff reform plan, and framed the campaign as a fight for freedom, common welfare, and against trusts.
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Harvey N. Shepard
Cleveland
Walpole
Hazard Stevens
Shepard
Democratic Party
Congress
Republican Party
Education Controversy Draws Tremont Temple Audience
A large Tremont Temple gathering debated public school methods in a nonsectarian frame. Rev. A. A. Miner argued for liberty in education within civic rights, criticizing parochial schools and urging support for the common school, while addressing Irish and Jesuit influence. A petition endorsing Blair education reforms circulated and won uniform backing.
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Tremont
A. A. Miner
Miner
Elijah A. Morse
Regatta Results Across Boston Harbor Yachting Circuit
Saturday's regattas saw varied results across clubs from Hull to Stapleton. Winners included Rosy keels Echo in class three, Mabel in class two, and Coyote in the jibana mainsail class, while heavy winds caused postponements at Marblehead and Great Head. The Mabel's crew helped by loaning the boat for a match with Lady Glenmore after a challenge circulated through Boston papers. The Stapleton club completed a five mile triangular course with Boston Beauty taking the silver cup.
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Hull Yacht Club
Rocket
Mirage
Wildfire
Elsie
Aglaia
Rosy
Echo
Mabel
Coyote
Beverly Yacht Club
Monument Beach
Surprise
Mist
Elenor
Prince Karl
Ida
Trouble
Bay View Club
Great Head Yacht Club
Marblehead
Corinthian Yacht Club
Savin Hill
Moya
Lark
Isabel
West Lynn Club
Cape Cod Yacht Club
Orleans
Madge
Leola
Sachem
Meteor
New York
Mooga
Oceans Gem
Alert
Ambassadress
Boston
Hugh Littlejohn
Canarsie
Long Island
N. Y
Lady Glenmore
Charles G. Weld
Arthur Dean
Weld
F. L. Dunne
Boston Beauty
John McRoberts
J. Gould, Jr
Gould, Sr
Rusty Kate
J. Conroy
J. Patchell
Ark
Tinpuck
Growler
G. McRoberts
Brave Captain Simpson Rescues From Drowning
Captain Henry Simpson of Crescent Beach, a renowned swimmer, saved three men from drowning near Strathmore Hotel as breakers battered the bulkhead. Crowds gathered around the water as the tide rose, with two more people perilously needing aid before Simpson acted.
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Henry Simpson
Crescent Beach
Strathmore Hotel
Simpson
Wentworths Died in Lake Sunapee Funeral Held
The funeral of Mr and Mrs Willard E Wentworth, drowned in Lake Sunapee NH, was held Saturday at Newton cemetery with a simple grave service led by Rev George S Butters of the Newtonville Methodist Church. Memorial services were held in Newtonville yesterday.
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Willard E. Wentworth
Lake Sunapee
New Hampshire
Newton Cemetery
George 5. Butters
Methodist Church
Newtonville
SAD ACCIDENT TO AUGUST KNIGHTS IN COASTAL TOWING
Steam tug Underwriter arriving from Boston to Joggins to tow the Leary raft landed August Knights after a crew accident. He was caught in machinery while oiling it and lost his right hand above the wrist. He was sent to the Massachusetts Hospital.
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Boston
Joggins
N.5
Leary
August Knights
Massachusett Hospital
Last Word on Duryea and Swinton's History Topic
At First Baptist Church last evening Rev P B Moxom preached on Duryea and Swinton's History from Proverbs 18 17 arguing Duryea drew unfair lash back for criticizing the school committee and noting his absence during the discussion He challenged the note in Swinton's History about indulgences as Roman Catholic in framing public policy and education He criticized use of indulgences claims and cited roman catholic authority as shaping public education and government affairs.
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First Baptist Church
Moxom
Faneuil Hall
Duryea
Swinton
Boston
Chary
Alum Baking Powders Declared Adulterated Under State Act
A Canton New York court under Judge Kellogg found Moon and Akerill guilty of selling alum baking powders adulterated and injurious to health, ruling baking powders are foods under the act. The trial marks the first case under the State Food Adulteration Act against alum powders, likely chilling sales of all alum based products.
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Canton
N. Y
Kellogg
Moon
Akerill
Gillett’s
Davis’s
Teas Contract Case Trials Court Battle Over Samples
In a July 28 decision, Superior Court Judge Barker rules for the defendants in Elwell v Maynard et al. arising from a $2500 claim for alleged tea sales not matching sample quality. The court upholds a memorandum and finds the plaintiff failed to prove the 1000 packing lot matched samples. Verdict for defendants.
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Barker
J. Francis E. Elwell
F. D. Maynard
Formosa
China
Elwell
Penobscott
Express
New York
Boston
A. Hemenway
L. G. Farmer
Edward Avery
George M. Hobbs
Dining on the Shore Line aboard Warwick dining car
A trial trip of Old Colony railroad with the new Warwick dining car and a smoker tested dining on the Boston to New York Shore Line. Officials and Providence Boston journalists rode, enjoyed a full table d hote dinner, then returned to Boston. The Warwick, a Pullman style car, seats 32, features luxury fittings and mapped routes Boston Groton New London service weekdays 5 pm to 11 pm return.
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Warwick
Park Square
Boston & Providence
Old Colony Railroad
New Shore
Boston
New York
Providence
Messrs
Isaac N. Marshall
J. H French
Central Division
C. H. Briggs
New Yor
Providence & Boston
J. W. Richardson
Providence & Stonington Sound
L. H. Palmer
Fall River
George L. Connor
Old Colony
Casey
Groton
New London
New York Shore Line
William Porter
Pullmans
Shoreline
North Shore hotels expand as summer rush nears
A Post report notes heavy building at Revere and Winthrop amid preparations for a busy August season. Plank walks at Point of Pines, new cafes and hotel enlargements at Narrow Gauge, Centennial, Grand View, Waverley, Oak Island, Putnam, Atlantic, Robinson Crusoe, Crescent, and other properties indicate optimism, with several owners detailing interior remodels and additions. Winthrop sees modest activity with few new cottages planned on Winthrop Highlands.
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Post
North Shore
Revere and
Winthrop
Point of Pines
Charles H. Thayer
John Gilman
Robinson Crusoe Café
A. Jenkins
Crescent House
Winthrop Highlands
Funeral of Colonel Hutchings at Trinity Church
The funeral for Colonel William V. Hutchings was held at noon from Trinity Church. Fort Warren units I and K sent eight noncommissioned officers to carry the coffin, with drummers leading the procession. Notables and relatives followed, including ex-Governor Rice, several generals, and Loyal Legion members escorting the casket to Forest Hills cemetery.
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William V. Hutchings
Trinity Church
Greenough
Fourth Artillery
Fort Warren
Phillips Brooks
George W. Porter
Joe W. Balch
T. F. Edmands
The
Loyal Legion
Forest Hills Cemetery
Christ Entering Jerusalem and The Crucifixion Extended
Mr J M Hill ends the exhibit at Horticultural Hall allowing two scenes to remain longer. The price stays the same and interest remains strong as crowds of about two thousand view the display.
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J. M. Hill
Jerusalem
Horticultural Aa
Re Price
Resent
Horticultural Hall
City Notes Highlight Charity Events and Local News
Thirteen hundred children took a free excursion to Lake Walden from West End, with hundreds more at Fitchburg station on return to Boston. Fund totals include 250000 for the Working Boys' Home and 1381 for Colonel Cass monument. Boston deaths reached 240 last week. Various plans include a Beacon Park athletic event, 500 newsboys’ entertainment at Oak Grove farm, and a Millis excursion for Aug 4 tickets at 16 Howard street. Health orders target 78 Paris street and 144 Havre street. Tugboats Underwriter and Ocean King sail to Joggins to tow logs to New York. Pain's Pompeii exhibit postponed by rain, now rescheduled nightly for the week.
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Lake Walden
West End
Fitchburg
Boston
Hicks
Beacon Park
Colonel Cass
L. T. Talbot
Holderness
N. H
Henry L. Millis
Oak Grove
Millis
Albany
Millis Station
Howard Street
Board of Health
Paris Street
Havre Street
Horticultural Society Awards at Massachusetts Exhibit
At the Massachusetts Horticultural Society exhibition on Saturday awards were given for fruits vegetables and flowers. Notable prizes include raspberries won by Mrs. F. B. Hayes second place to William H. Hunt and third to Charles Garfield for Fruits. Various cultivars and several gardeners received gratitudes and cups for berries flowers and vegetables with multiple names across categories.
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Horticultural Society
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
F. B. Hayes
William H. Hunt
Charles Garfield
B. G. Smith
E. M. Gill
K. G. Smith
Dana
E. Grant
Lucretia
Smith
Warren Fenno
Downing
Crosby
E. J. Coolidge
Corey
Samuel Hartwell
William Edgar
C. H. Brackett
L. W Weston
Sidney Lawrence
C. N. Brackett
C. E. Grant
J. B. Moore
Mate Snow In Court Over Harbor Fight Charge
Mate Edward Snow, badly hurt in a harbor fight aboard the schooner Har beson Hickman, appeared in Municipal Court Saturday. He is held in $2000 to answer a charge of assaulting Kursch. Both men have just left the hospital. Koenig, another sailor who assaulted Snow, is jailed awaiting trial.
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Mate Snow
Edward Snow
Harbeson Hickman
Kursch
Koenig
Cricket Saturday score roundup from Worcester and Chelsea
Lawrence-Lawrence defeated Mystics by three wickets as Worcester saw Lowells 67 for six and South Worcester 44, while Chelsea beat Somerville 83 to 75. The overall day featured draws and varied results across venues.
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Lawrence
Mystics
Worcester
Lowell
South Worcester
Chelsea
Somerville
Cunarder Cephalonia Arrives from Liverpool with 400 Passengers
The Cunarder Cephalonia docked from Liverpool with 60 cabin 59 intermediate and 3804 steerage passengers all landing yesterday. The scene at the gate was lively as friends struggled for entry while longshoremen and inspectors mixed with baggage and vehicles. Among cabin travelers were Mr Arlsworth Mrs Arnold and family Reverend Const an tine and others. A concert in aid of Liverpool Homes for Aged Mariners raised a complimentary sum.
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Cephalonia
Liverpool
Mary Jane
A. Arlsworth
W. H. Arnold
Ashburner
G. Constantine
W. A. Lamb
H. Merriman
J. N. Murdoch D.D
Tarascho
R. N. Toppan
Israel Waterhouse
L. Colberg
Man Arrested For Passing Worthless Checks In Boston And Cambridge
John A. Snow also known as G W Melton was arrested Saturday for attempting to pass worthless checks on W L Wright Sons at 51 West Cedar Street and W H Drew at 89 Cambridge Street plus other targets in Boston and Cambridge. He has previously served five years in prison for forgery.
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John A. Snow
G. W. Melton
W. L. Wright & Sons
West Cedar Street
W. H. Drew
Cambridge Street
Boston
Cambridge
Boston Bolt Company Sees Wide Bolt Variety Listing
The Boston Bolt Company at 31 and 33 Purchase Street advertises bolts of many kinds including building bolts bolt ends joint bolts machine bolts carriage bolts and tire bolts. It offers blacksmith work by hand by trip hammer and by press.
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Boston Bolt Company
Purchase Street
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N. 5
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Cmuester H. Graves & Sons
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