Reeds Advice on Capital and Gold Standard Speech
Alfred Maine July 29 Curtis Guild of Boston and Speaker Reed address York county Republicans at a mass meeting. Reed argues for more capital not cheaper money, condemns silver demonetization, defends gold standard, cites past prosperity 1879 1893, warns of depreciated wages and pensions under silver. Platform pledges support for McKinley Hobart Powers and Reed.
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Alfred
York County
Curtis
Guild
Boston
Reed
Portland
Court House
United States
Europe
Mexico
Japan
India
China
Maine
New Hampshire
Savings Bank
St. Louis
McKinley
Hobart
Llewellyn Powers
Thomas B. Reed
R Garrett Dies in Deer Park After Nervous Prostration
Robert Garrett oldest son of John W. Garrett and former Baltimore & Ohio president dies at Deer Park Maryland home at age 87 after a career shaping the railroad’s fate. He was Princeton graduate 1867 and long time partner in the Garrett banking firm.
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Baltimore
Robert Garrett
John W. Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
T. Harrison Garrett
Deer Park
Mary Garrett
Henry
Baltimore & Ohio
Robert Garrett & Sons
Princeton College
Banking
Baltimore & Ohio Company
Garrett
Robert
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Thomas A. Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Scott
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Garrett
North Shore Resorts Thriving Amid Summer Rush
Nahant and Bass Point resorts welcome thousands of visitors as the season peaks. Nahant line boats sail full, pollock and rock cod catches rise, and shore fishing remains plentiful. Daily band concerts, free dancing, and moonlit evening boat sails attract crowds. The gravity railway carries the heaviest freights of the season and Nahant Mine boats run from Lincoln wharf every ninety minutes.
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Nahant
Bass Point
Nahant Line
Lincoln Wharf
Battery Street
Winthrop Plans Parades and Illumination for Labor Day
Winthrop July 29. Hotels and property owners back a coaching parade to boost the seaside town. A public meeting at the Winthrop Steamboat Company head house will appoint a committee to arrange the event. The plan aims to end objections to self support and business firm competition with floats. Labor Day is the target for parade and illumination with contributions from gateway and steamboat companies and a $50 personal gift from C A Millen of the New Winthrop Hotel. Danforth Hodgdon Orchestra provided music for a dance at the New Winthrop Hotel with about sixty couples.
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Winthrop
Winthrop Steamboat Company
Gateway
Steamboat
C. A. Millen
New Winthrop Hotel
Danforth & Hodgdon's
Orchestra of
Boston
S. J. Byrne
Ipswich Unveiling Tablets Honor Local Men
Ipswich Memorials on Meeting House Green hosted by the Ipswich Historical Society unveiled two bronze tablets honoring distinguished townsmen. A luncheon at Appleton Farms preceded the ceremony as Miss Muriel Tuckerman disclosed the shaft bearing the inscriptions.
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Ipswich
Meeting House Green
Ipswich Historical Society
Appleton Farms
Muriel Tuckerman
Ipswich Early Homes and Clergy in 1630s Map
A fragment describes Ipswich properties from the 1630s. It notes the dwelling and schoolhouse near Ezekiel Cheever, first grammar school master, with the Common nearby. It mentions Rev Nathaniel by administer of Ipswich, Richard Saltonstall’s house, and Rev Nathaniel Rogers on the west side.
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Ezekiel Cheever
Grammar School
Nathaniel By
Ipswich
Body of Liberties
Richard Saltonstall
Nathaniel Rogers
Ipswich Meeting House Site and Revolutionary Expedition
The text notes the first South Parish meeting house from 1747 to 1837, cites Benedict Arnold and Aaron Burr leading the Quebec expedition by Sept 15, 1775, and mentions Rev. William Hubbard and Ipswich historian links. Erected by Ipswich Historical Society in 1896 with speeches by Rev. T Frank Waters and C A Sayward among others.
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South Parish
Quebec
Benedict Arnold
Aaron Burr
William Hubbard
Ipswich
Ipswich Historical Society
Portland man and Boston man charged in conspiracy
On a warrant by Boston police inspectors Simon Harding of Portland was arrested in Boston on a charge of conspiring to defraud Fred L. Brown of Boston with William E. Blais of this city who was arrested in Boston. They allegedly attempted to sell Brown exclusive rights to sell a washing machine in territory already sold twice.
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Boston
Simon Harding
Portland
Fred L. Brown
William E. Blais
Brown
Fire damages tailor shop on North Street
Alarm at 7 56 last evening reported a small fire in Lyon and Sworoski tailor shop on the third floor of a five story brick building at 41 North Street. A curtain touched a gas jet causing the blaze. Damage totaled $10. Building owned by John P Squire.
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Lyon & Sworoski
North Street
John P. Squire
Land Bill Passes Commons Amid Irish Tenant Controversy
The Irish land bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons amid strong landlord opposition led by Smith Barry and Colonel Sanderson. Proponents called it a step toward tenant justice and reduced costs, while critics argued it fell short. The measure now moves to the Lords after passing first reading there.
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London
House of Commons
Smith-Barry
Sanderson
House of Lords
John Redmond
John Dillon
Arthur J. Balfour
House
Ireland
Fatal Building Staircase Collapse In Cambridge
A staging at a Cambridge building near Putnam and Western avenues collapsed at around 11 am. Lewis Comer of Lynn died from a skull fracture. John Farrell of an undisclosed location suffered multiple injuries. Comer, 40, left a wife and five children. The two workers were finishing the cornice on a three story wooden tenement when a joist broke, sending the whole setup down onto a fence.
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Boston
Cambridge
Putnam and
Western Avenues
Lewis Comer
Lynn
John Farrell
Comer
Cambridge City Hospital
Farrell
Reverend Sheehy Seeks Irish Unity and Land Reform
The Rev Eugene Sheehy P P of Bruree County Limerick now in Boston discusses the Irish question with a Post reporter. He recalls 1881 arrest under the coercion act and notes Gladstones land acts and dual ownership favoring tenants. He hopes the Dublin convention will unite Irish factions and urges American delegates to support unity. He is in the United States to aid a new Bourée parish church.
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Eugene Sheehy
P. P
Bruree
County Limerick
Ireland
Boston
Post
Ather Sheehy
Father Sheehy
Buckshot Foster
Kilmainham
Sheehy
Dublin
House of Commons
Gladstone
Land League
Tts
United States
America
Bourée
County
Limerick
Bouree
Righ
Munster
Kith and Kin
Dragged to Death in Lexington Street Calamity
Dennis F. Hook, a Medford contractor, was dragged to his death when his horse fell and then kicked free in Lexington street. The carriage struck him in the chest and dragged him headfirst for a distance before the animal was stopped. Mrs. Everett Smith and her daughter escaped unhurt as they were riding with him.
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Waltham
Lexington Street
Dennis F. Hook
Medford
Hook
Cambridge Water Basin
Fall from Second Story At 30 Bromfield Street
Malvey fell from a second story window at 30 Bromfield Street yesterday at 1 pm. He stood on a sill atop a small wooden sign that gave way and toppled him 30 feet to the sidewalk. The sign and man crashed, the sign splintered, and Malvey lay stunned and bleeding. Emergency personnel found an abrasion of the spine and partial paralysis in the legs. His injuries are reported as very severe.
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Malvey
Bromfield Street
Cyclist Injured Internally After Runaway Horse Collision
Edward Ruddy of 8% Albany Street Roxbury was struck on Harvard Bridge near the Cambridge side by a runaway horse. He suffered head injury and possible internal injuries with back and hips hurt. wheel demolished. Two men in a horse and buggy drove onto the bridge moments earlier.
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Edward Ruddy
Albany Street
Roxbury
Harvard Bridge
Cambridge
Ruddy
City Hospital
Massachusetts Avenue
Two Roxbury Brewery Workers Burned In Blast
In Houghton Roxbury yesterday afternoon two men Lewis Frar of 9 Conant street and Henry G. Blepder of 62 Station street were burned after an explosion near the vats and ensuing fire. Both were rescued and taken to City Hospital where Frar is severely burned on the arms and face and Blepder is badly burned and in danger.
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Houghton
Roxbury
Lewis Frar
Conant Street
Henry G. Blepder
Station Street
Frar
Blepder
BoyFalls From Bars At Charlesbank Gymnasium
Six year old Max Helt of 18 Norman Street West End fell thirty feet while practicing on the bars at Charlesbank Gymnasium at 5 pm yesterday. He was found unconscious with brain concussion but is expected to recover.
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Max Helt
Norman Street
West End
Charlesbank Gymnasium
Little girl hurt by hose wagon in Somerville
A girl named Burnett was run over by Hose Wagon 1 while answering an alarm in Somerville last evening. She suffered only slight injuries and was taken home to the corner of Chester and Cross streets. The alarm came from Box y for a small fire near Allen street by the New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company. no damage occurred.
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Burnett
Somerville
Boxy
Chester and
Cross Streets
Chester Street
Allen Street
New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company
Tere
Melrose Strike Continues As Twenty-Five At Work
In Melrose on July 29 about twenty five workers remained at the site while the contractor has not yet yielded on the contract keeping the strike active through today.
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Melrose
Three more substituted workers quit at Plant shoe factory
Outside help sent away as three additional men who filled striker positions left the Plant shoe factory this morning. Masters' Union will send them home. The company reportedly has agents in several places seeking workers but cannot secure replacements locally.
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Lynn
Masters’ Union
Comy
Wonderful Train Speed Trial in Cape May NJ for New Track
July 29 report from Cape May New Jersey on William J. Holman of Minneapolis testing a new five wheel underdriven track system on the South Jersey railroad between Cape May and Winslow Junction. The geared trucks aim to reduce locomotive vibration and push speeds toward 100 to 120 miles per hour with trials this afternoon.
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Cape May
N. J
William J. Holman
Minneapolis
William 8. Holman
Indiana
South Jersey
Here
Winslow Junction
Camden & Atlantic
Holman
Booker T. Washington Addresses The Negro Problem In Lakeview
A July 29 crowd in Lakeview, South Framingham, heard Booker T. Washington discuss progress and education for African Americans. He recounted his life from slavery to freedom, highlighted Tuskegee's growth, endorsed labor and education, and urged continued peaceful, moral progress to national citizenship.
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Lakeview
Framingham
Booker T. Washtypee
Amerca
Savanah
Liberia
South
West Virginia
Tuskegee
Ala
Steacher
South Carolina
Newfoundlanders Outing Brings Crowds To Highland Lake Picnic
The fourth annual Newfoundlanders Mutual Benefit Association picnic drew several thousand to Highland Lake. After dancing the crowd watched field and aquatic events with winners including Peter Riley in the double scull and Morris Ryan in the single boat race. A sculling accident caused boats to overturn but all were rescued unharmed.
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Newfoundlanders’ Mutual Benefit Association
Highland Lake
Peter Riley
Mate
Cambridge
Morris Ryan
James Brian
Maude Whit
Salem Horses Poisoned Inquiry Continues
Salem reports arsenic detected in stomachs of two Hathaway horses that died Monday night. Hay and oats fed to the animals showed no poison. The third horse has recovered. Authorities presume malicious poisoning.
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Salem
George C. Hathaway
Funeral of Harrison Hinkley in Chelsea
The funeral for Harrison Hinkley a Civil War veteran and Chelsea resident went from his home at 83 Beacon Street to the grave. Theodore Winthrop Post 35 6 A. R. conducted the service and Representative Franklin Oo. Barnes delivered the eulogy.
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Harrison Hinkley
Chelsea
Beacon Street
Theodore Winthrop
A. R
Franklin Oo. Barnes
Essex County Homeopathic Society Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Essex County Homeopathic Medical Society marked its twenty fifth anniversary with a field meeting and clam bake at Baker's Island. Dr J W Hayward and Dr J Heber Smith of Boston gave addresses and Dr A M Cushing of Springfield delivered a poem.
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Salem
Essex County Homeopathic Medical Society
Baker's Island
J. W. Hayward
J. Heber Smith
Boston
A. M. Cushing
Springfield
East Boston A A Games Feature Open Events At Ocean Grove
Entry list for the East Boston Athletic Association open games at Ocean Grove Oak Island Revere draws many New England amateurs. programs include the half mile scratch and open mile relay, with strong fields in the 440 yard dash and mile, plus a stout potato race and several relays among Suffolk Mizpah and East Boston clubs.
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Boston Athletic Association
Ocean Grove
Oak Island
Revere
Boston
New England
Tom Burke
Francis Quinlan
Kane
H. C. Kennington
Weters
Lowell
Burke
W. J. Holland
R. A. Lohnes
T. F. O’connor
Jerry Delaney
Worcester
A. L. Wright
Frank Rowe
Wright
Delaney
Guilfoyle
Charlestown
Francis Connolly
Frank Looney
Flannery
Holland
Jim Connolly
Phil Stingel
J. J. Hurley
Groden
St. Paul
Stingel
Suffolk Athletic Club
W. Jennings
W. D. Fuller
L. Warren
P. C. Stingel
J. M
Jere Moynihan
Zingari Triumphs Over B A A In Thrilling Beacon Park Match
In a high spirited game at Beacon Park, Zingari defeated B A A 60 to 57. B A A played without several key players, fielding second eleven stand ins, while Dutton shone with four wickets for one run. Cracknell and Dutton starred for B A A, joined by Howard and Taylor for Zingari.
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Beacon Park
Zingari
Dutton
Cracknell
Howard
Taylor
Change of Park Control Suggested by Mayor After Castle Island Tragedy
Mayor Quincy urges park commission to overhaul management citing Judge Fallon findings on Castle Island drownings. Proposes a single superintendent with broad powers, separation of engineering from park work, and police under Park Commission rather than Police Board for improved safety.
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Quincy
Park Commissioners
Fallon
Castle Island
Sheldon
Park Commission
Police Board
Pedler altercation leaves Manning injured in Somerville
Peter Manning appeared at Somerville police station with bloodied face after being thrown from a pedler's wagon on Franklin street. The wagon driver fled. a policeman believes he knows the assailant. Manning is held for drunkenness.
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Peter Manning
Somerville
Pedler
Franklin Street
Manning
Veteran firemen visit Nantasket Beach outing
About 150 members of the Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association went to Nantasket Beach for a day trip. They dined at the Ocean View House after arriving for the outing.
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Nantasket Beach
Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association
Ocean View House
Funeral of Mrs Sproule in Medford Mass
The funeral of Mrs. Georgianna Cecil Sproule wife of Walter B. Sproule took place at her mother's house Mrs. C. S. Meady on Hall avenue Medford Mass at 2 30 p m
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Medford
Mass
Georgianna Cecil Sproule
Walter B. Sproule
C. 5. Meady
Hall Avenue
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FR. Sheehy
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Henry J. Blepder
Charlesbank
Booker T. Washington
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the Yan Clothing Co
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