SONS OF ERIN EXCURSION TO LOVELL'S GROVE ON BARGE CLIFFORD
Division 1 North End of A O H travels by barge Clifford from Commercial Wharf with about 1000 Irish-Americans and guests. Lovell's Grove reached at 12 45 pm where lunch and a grand repast at Hotel Monatiquot followed. Music from Doherty's Hibernian Band and performances by Professor O Sullivan and John Harney highlighted the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
North End
Clifford
Lovell’s Grove
Doherty
Hibernian
O'Sullivan
John Harney
Malden
Excursion tickets prize won by Roger Carney at event
The largest number of tickets, 250, earned Roger Carney a gold watch chain and charm emblematic of the order. Contenders included John O Halloran and Denis B McLaughlin. Senator John F Fitzgerald gave the presentation speech. John B Doherty chaired. Other speakers were Andrew Trahey, Colonel Roger F nd Keyes. The return voyage featured singing and music by Doherty’s Band. The group reached Boston at 7 p m and attended Suffolk county A O H convention at Hibernian Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Carney
John O’halloran
Denis B. McLaughlin
John F. Fitzgerald
John B. Doherty
Andrew Trahey
Roger F.nd Keyes
Clifford
H. M. Hills
Doherty
O’sullivan
Thorney
Columbia
Ireland
Boston
Suffolk County
Hibernian Fall
James D. Doherty
Roger F. Scannell
John A. Ryan
Hugh McCarron
John Nolan
John O’doherty
Denis B. Mcdaughlin
Archbishop Corrigan Lays Corner Stone at Plattsburg Summer School
In Plattsburg New York on July 29 Archbishop Corrigan laid the corner stone of the administration building for the Catholic summer school. He blessed the Casico under construction while hundreds of students and visitors watched. Father County spoke on the school’s aims and Corrigan signaled a wish to be a life member of the summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
N. Y
Corrigan
Father County
Boston Compisitor James M Siggins Dies at 44
James M Siggins, a ten year Boston Journal composing room employee, died after a silent seizure Sunday morning. A Quebec native aged 44, he suffered from a pulmonary condition and had sought relief in Los Angeles years ago. He was a respected member of the Boston Typographical Union, serving multiple terms as a trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James M. Siggins
Siggins
Los Angeles
Quebec
Boston Typographical Union
Death in South Boston Man Overcome by Heat
Michael Fitzee aged 26 died suddenly at his home on Silver Street South Boston last evening. Dr Gavin viewed the body and said death from natural causes, but Medical Examiner Draner will be notified and view the body today. Fitzgerald was overcome by the heat on Saturday and this probably caused his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Fitzee
Silver Street
Boston
Gavin
Draner
Fitzgerald
Fire damages Cambridge home of J E Tagen
Box 62 in Cambridge rang for a blaze at the house owned and occupied by J E Tagen at 32 Putnam avenue yesterday afternoon. Furniture damage from smoke and water is estimated at about $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
J. E. Tagen
Putnam Avenue
Sloop launch accident wounds Spectacle Island worker
William DeChamp aged 32 was helping launch a sloop at Spectacle Island when he slipped at 2:30 yesterday afternoon. The boat fell on him pinning him and inflicting a severe spinal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William DeChamp
Spectacle Island
Locomotor Ataxia Specialist at 278 Boylston Street
Dr Myron E Leclercque, specialist in diseases of the brain and nervous system, advertises residence at 278 Boylston Street. He treats brain and nerve affections including locomotor ataxia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron E. Leclerque
Boylston Street
Do Not Electrocute Bat Shea Ties to Local Girls
Troy July 29. Bat Shea the convicted killer of Robert Ross remains in Dannemora awaiting execution. Local collar and cuff girls rally to fund his appeal, selling photographs and a song titled Do Not Kill But Shea. They flood stores and offices seeking donations and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Bat” Shea
Robert Ross
Dannemora
Shea
Hitt
Norton
Suffolk Convention Elects Officers for AOH Suffolk
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held its Suffolk quarterly convention at Hibernian Hall Hanover street. About 200 attended 150 delegates. John Dolan installed W. J. Cronin as county president and praised his work in building divisions. Daniel O Donavan elected secretary and Felix Gallagher treasurer. Auditing committee named Stephen Gaffey George Casey Martin Roche. Ex County Treasurer Murray praised.
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Ancient Order of Hibernians
Hibernian Hall
Hanover Street
John Dolan
W. J. Cronin
East
Boston
Daniel O’donovan
Felix Gallagher
Roxbury
Roger F. Scannell
James A. Murphy
William McLeod
John M. Cotter
John J. Cotter
Stephen Gaffey
Andrew Trahey
B. A. Connolly
John J. O’sullivan
Martin J. Roche
Arthur J. O’connor
John Duggan
Thomas J. Murray
D. J. Falvey
Terence McGuire
John J. O’grady
John J. O’ryan
George Casey
Charlestown
Eastern League meeting weighs Troy vacancy fate
A July 29 gathering at the Broadway Central Hotel drew delegates from Harrisburg Scranton Johnstown and Toronto to fill Troy's disbanded franchise. The circuit committee will decide tomorrow with Scranton favored to receive the slot while Troy would move there. Providence president Draper ruled out joining the National League and cities like Toronto Rochester and Binghamton eyed future inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastern Baseball League
Broadway Central
Troy Club
Harrisburg
Scranton
Johnstown
Toronto
Circuit
Draper
Providence Club
Troy
Rochester
Binghamton
Providence
Washington
Mike Kelly
Allentown
Johnson
Kelly
Russian barber Joseph Foster held on Cambridge fire charge
Joseph Foster, known as the Russian barber, is confined in Cambridge on charges relating to setting fire to his shop. He acted strangely and his sanity is in question amid the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Foster
Cambridge
Cambridge man injured after fall at home
Michael Towle of 189 Portland street Cambridge fell down stairs yesterday morning and broke ribs with internal injuries. A special excursion to Narragansett Pier is planned for tomorrow with round trip tickets at 1.2 percent fare. The special train departs Park square station at 9 15 a m. All aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Towle
Portland Street
Cambridge
Narragansett Pier
Park Square Station
Murray Fled After Knife Attack at Watertown Corner
Michael Murray stabbed James Maguire in the cheek during a heated dispute at Irving and Arsenal streets in Watertown. The gash ran from ear to mouth, thirteen stitches were needed, and Maguire is reported to be improving. The assailant fled with two companions after the quarrel while returning from a Waltham evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Michael Murray
James Maguire
Irving
Arsenal
Waltham
Murray
Maguire
Rowing Men Keep River Busy in Heat and Training
Amateur and pro oarsmen crowded the river with sessions at Riverside and Bradford Boat Clubs. The junior eight faced a damaged shell after a longer spin while seniors prepared for Saratoga races in August and a possible new wooden boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Boat Club
Jere Casey
Patrick Doyle
James Killane
Jerry Sullivan
Jerry Murphy
Thomas McCoy
Charles Corcoran
Thomas Hines
William Rogers
Saratoga
Newark
Messrs
Ludlow Barkeley
Bon
Hugh Finnegan
Michael Sullivan
William Hagan
Fred Hines
William Parrock
Thomas Trowley
Joseph Hobbs
Bradford Boat Club
Joe McGuire, Jr
Hunter
McAllen
Grier
Joe McGuire
Tom McGuire
Jerry Brogan
Lynch
Grainey
Val McGuire
McAuliffes
Cummingses
Kelley
Neison
Davis
Glendon
Craig
McFarland
Dr. Blake
Crescent
West End
Labor Day Parade Plans and Parade Leadership
The weather cooled none and meetings closed early as labor groups debated the Labor Day parade. Chief Marshal James P. Dolan announced headquarters at 699 Washington street room 24 with Edward P. Brennan as chief of staff, available Tuesday and Friday evenings for parade inquiries. Delegates John Naughton and James Timilty were elected to the Knights of Labor convention in New Orleans, touted as capable workers for a likely big convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Dolan
Washington Street
Edward P. Brennan
Building Trades Council
Central Labor Union
District Assembly
K. of L
John Naughton
James Timilty
Knights of Labor
New Orleans
Death by own action in Lynn man dies at home
Ruel W. Jameson, 40, of 187 Commercial Street, committed suicide in his attic this evening with a revolver. He had been in ill health and despondent. His wife, hearing a disturbance, searched the attic and found him. He left a widow and had a small coal and wood business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Ruel W. Jameson
Commercial Street
Injured man falls from second story at Meadow Island dance
George Sylvester aged 23 of 5 Farnum Street West Roxbury fell from a second story window of a Meadow Island Grove dance hall yesterday afternoon. He was unconscious when found, sustained a brain concussion, and was transported by police ambulance to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sylvester
Farnum Street
West Roxbury
Meadow Island Grove
Bell S Cleaned at Temple Place Spring Sale
A brief item notes a sale or promotion at Temple Place featuring a price wipe of one dollar and referencing the phrase every spring is warranted. It mentions Bell S Cleaned as the item or participant and Temple Place as the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watch Bell S
Temple Place
War picture and book coupons crowded out today
War related promotions occupy front page today with coupons for pictures and books, but continuation is planned for tomorrow.
Raids sweep city stations seizing liquor and gaming gear
Deputy Pierce led raids in Chinatown and several station houses across the city. Officers seized lager beer, whiskey, and wine from homes on Cambridge street Eaton place Water street Corey street and Market street. In a separate arrest four Chinese laborers were taken for presence at a gaming site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Chinatown
Gilmore
Eaton Place
Cambridge Street
Division 15
James McCormick
Bunker Hill Street
Patrick Doherty
Corey Street
Mary Dolan
John Sullivan
Water Street
Division 7
Howard F. Myrick
Bennington
Saratoga Streets
Division 14
Patrick Bourn
Market Street
Warren
Oxford Place
Fire tragedy at Phillips raft blaze claims sixteen victims
In Phillips Wisconsin thirty July reports confirm sixteen people died in a raft fire and flood as they escaped flames on the bayou. Lumber losses reach about 1.5 million with a third on avis Lumber. Bodies recovered, more expected in debris. Governor Peck arrives with relief parties from Marshfield and Stevens Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Wis
Avis Lumber Company
Peck
Marshfield
Stevens’s Point
Sugar tariff war urged by German makers in Berlin
In Berlin sugar manufacturers press for retaliation if the United States raises import taxes. Officials resist, fearing a tariff war with the United States. Treaty terms keep Germany as most favored nation. journals suggest raising duties on American petroleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Imperial Treasury
United States
Germany
Death Storm Strikes Pittsfield Campers Kills Grocer
Severe afternoon storms in Pittsfield Massachusetts killed George B. Castle a 28 year old grocer and shocked several others at Thomas Island Onota Lake. Johnson and the Wagner sisters were among the injured while Mrs Castle and Mrs Williams were able to care for the fallen until aid arrived. Other lightning strikes caused window breaks and minor damage at local buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
Thomas Island
Onota Lake
George B. Castle
Charles Johnson
Henry Wagner
Lena Wagner
Castle
Samuel Williams
Johnson
Wagner
Miss Wagner
Murray Sturtevant
Charles Urquehart
Pierce
North Street
Henry Noble
George Brodie
New York Fire Gut 82 to 88 Fulton Street blaze
A Fulton street fire gutted buildings 82 to 88 housing Mondot and Aiken restaurant Berndsohn medicines Pell and Co drapers Leehmaier printers the Law Journal rooms and others. Losses near 100000 insured. Three firefighters exposed to smoke revived. Adjacent building damaged. Earlier today another blaze at 52 Ann street caused 40000 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fulton Street
Mondot & Aiken
S. I. Berndsohn
A. Pell & Co
Leehmaier & Bro
the Law Journal
A. Lounsbury
Fairchild Bros. & Foster
Ann Street
Harrison Brothers
Kellogg Seeks Sugar Committee Witness Status in Toronto
Ex Senator Kellogg of Louisiana, sought by the Sugar investigating committee in Washington, remains in Toronto at the Queen's Hotel. He says he has no information of value for the inquiry and has informed the committee accordingly. He does not know witness Battershall.
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Louisiana
Toronto
Ont
Kellogg
Washington
Queen's Hotel
Battershall
Providence Opens at Crescent Park With 5-1 Win
Four thousand spectators witnessed the Providence club’s opening at Crescent Park. The game was lively and error free with every run earned as Providence defeated Troy 5 to 1. Troy players received about $600 from two games here and plan to stay together until the league relocates the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Crescent Park
Troy
The Day at Home in Boston Weather Tale
Boston endured a warm Sabbath with a top around ninety five degrees while Bodde City Kansas reached one hundred and Seattle stayed cool at sixty eight. Thunderstorms failed to materialize here though distant lightning and late evening showers cooled the parched city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bodde City
Kan
Seattle
Wash
Death of laborer amid suspicious circumstances
James Casey a 22 year old laborer of 65 Baxter Street South Boston died at City Hospital after being found ill on Kneeland Street. He was initially treated as heat prostration then thought to have poisoning. Investigators ruled out trichinosis but remain unsure of the poison as Casey had a prior similar attack six weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Casey
Baxter Street
Boston
City Hospital
Casey
Kneeland Street
Cook's Arctic Party Delayed by Dense Fog
In St John’s Newfoundland on July 29 the Miranda, carrying the Cook Arctic expedition, had to return to port after leaving at 8 this morning due to dense fog. The steamer is not expected to make significant progress tonight.
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ST. John's
N. F
Woodshed Fire Destroys Back of Dover Street Lodging House
Early this morning at 1 45 the woodshed behind William Holmes lodging house at 33 Dover street caught fire. The shed was destroyed and the dwelling suffered considerable damage with losses estimated at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holmes
Dover Street
Worcester Heat Records Heavy Thunderstorms Strike Town
Worcester Mass July 29 heat ranged from 100 to 105 with two heavy afternoon storms. Lightning damaged street car and fire alarm wires and set off a thermostat gong. E B Johnsons barn in Tatnuck burned, housing forty tons of hay and tools, loss about 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
E. B. Johnson
Tatnuck
Death under Shawmut bridge claims Patrick Murphy
At about five yesterday morning the body of Patrick Murphy of Brookline was found on the Boston & Albany tracks under the Shawmut avenue bridge. He likely died in a night train collision. He was about 45, the sole support of a widowed mother and three younger siblings, and worked for coal dealer J. E. Cousens. The funeral is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Murphy
Brookline
Shawmut Avenue
Boston & Albany
J. E. Cousens
Raids in Chelsea Seize Lager Beer at McGuigan’s Bar
Chelsea police raided kitchen barrooms yesterday and seized seven and a half gallons of lager beer at John McGuigan's on 59 Highland Street. Lewis Reed of 163 Spruce Street was found with a small quantity of whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
John McGuigan
Highland Street
Lewis Reed
Spruce Street
American Wringer Co Manufactures and Repairs
The American Wringer Co an established manufacturer at 2 and Broadway extension city produces wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired Orders by mail promptly attended to Telephone Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
2 and & Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Lightning Sets Butterick Mill Blaze in Waltham
A lightning bolt struck the Butterick Lumber Company's planing mill in Waltham during a thunderstorm, igniting the woodwork and causing a blaze that destroyed valuable machinery and lumber. Estimated damage at least 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterick Lumber Company
Waltham
Deaths in New York from heat claim lives and prostrations
In New York on July 29 the heat wave caused three deaths and many prostrations. The Weather Bureau thermometer read 93.5 degrees at 3 p.m., while street thermometers exceeded 100 in the shade, underscoring the severe heat and its health impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather Bureau
Lightning Hits Elm in Newtons and Destroys Pole in Watertown
A storm tonight spared houses but struck a massive elm at Newton Corner on Nonantum street. In Watertown lightning struck an electric light pole in Watertown square and razed it to the ground.
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Newton
Newtons
Newton Corner
Nonantum Street
Watertown
Watertown Square
Dorchester Estate Sale Near Dorchester Station
Stable and Orchard and 11 740 feet of 7 Edson street Dorchester to be sold by public auction on Monday June 1864 at noon on the premises. Highest bidder secures a fine estate near the Dorchester station of the New York and New England railroad with two lines of electric cars. House contains rooms. Terms include a $300 bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hickey
Boston
County of Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Homas J. Kenny
Merchants’ Bank
State Street
City of
Hyde Park
County of
Norfolk
Huntington Avenue
Real Estate and Building Company
Central Avenue
Westminster Street
Norf Ik Registry of Deeds
Safford Street
Medford
D. H. McKay
Arthur Hodges
Middlesex
South District
Bellevue Street
Breece Mining Company
Thomas J. Kenny
James A. Glass
Edson Street
Dorchester
N York & New England
Public Warehouseman Licensed in Boston 1894
Commonwealth of Massachusetts announces William W. Coolidge of Boston is licensed and commissioned as a public warehouseman for Boston City. He has posted a five thousand dollar bond and taken the requisite oaths to qualify for the duties of the office. Signed WM. M. Olin, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William W. Coolidge
WM. M. Olin
the Commonweal
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Sons OF
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Archbishop Corrigan
Troy Girls
Bat Shea
Troy City
Fagan
Suffolk Convention
William J. Cronin
Main Springs
Hood
Parilla
Marshal Dolan
Lynn Man
Wild Flowers OF America
Boston Post
P. O
Wisconsin
U. S
NEW York Fires
Cook
van Nostrand’s
Bunker Hill
A. G. van Nostrand
Bunker Hill Breweries
Telephone
Alec Bedding
W. Wheeler & CO
Beotea
American House
Read's Legal A
Devonshire Street
Worcestershire
Madras
LFA & Perrins
India
Lea & Perring Py. Lecig
John Duncan
S Sons
West Medford
C. H
Cape Cod
West Harwich
Hail
Cobb, Hersey & Co
Corner Beach
Lincoln Sts
Washington St
Cor
Kneeland
Browning, King & CO
Cedar St
Ames
Sherman, Hannah & CO
Chas
F. Kies
Tremont Street
Hopkinton
N. H
Walter J. Greene
John B. Fitzpatrick
Court Street
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