Melrose Festivity Sparks Citywide Events and Sports
Melrose observed Old Home week with a band concert at City Hall square, a five mile boys race, and a baseball game where St Mary's C T A of Malden defeated Melrose 11 to 2. Aquatic events at Ell Pond drew thousands, a canoe spill required rescue, and a rainout postponed the lake festivities to Friday pending weather. Tomorrow St Mary's parish picnic will honor Frary monument with remarks by Rev Dr Lyman Whiting.
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Melrose
Malden
Wakefield
Stoneham
City Hall Square
Tremont Street
St. Mary
St. Mary's Parish
Oak Island Grove
Old Home Week Parade Draws Thousands In Mansfield
Mansfield marks Old Home week with morning and afternoon parades as thousands of non residents arrive. All businesses close for the day, and neighboring Foxboro also suspends business in support of the celebration.
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Mansfield
Foxboro
Busigresa
Deerfield Old Home Week and Doncentennial Observance
Old Home week opens in OMHRIUELD with thousands visiting to mark the bicentennial of Deerfield massacre of 1675 by French and Indians. Dedication of four stones and a bowlder honoring pioneers Zachariah Field Nathaniel Sutcliffe Godfrey Nims Frary and Samuel Allen in Memorial Hall and nearby. Field stone donated by Marshall Field of Chicago.
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Deerfield
Zachariah ®Ield
Nathaniel Sutcliffe
Godfrey, Nims, Frary
Samuel Allen
Memorial Hall
Bowlder
Mr. Allen
Field
Marshall Field
Chicago
Search in vain for Millard in city pursuit continues
Chief Inspector Watts's men toiled all day seeking Zebina M. Millard with no progress reported last night. A dress suitcase holding a will and bankbook was found at 26 Somerset Street a few days earlier. Police continue the search. it is believed he may have taken his own life.
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Watts
Zebina M. Millard
Somerset Street
Memorial gavel marks Sudbury Old Home week start
At sunrise the First Parish Church bell rang to begin Sudbury's first Old Home week. Reuben L. Reed of Acton presented a memorial and historical gavel and case crafted from 40 woods, including material from the Walker garrison house and the Wayside Inn. The piece symbolizes American history from the Pilgrims to modern times.
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Sudbury
Old First
Reuben L. Reed
Acton
Walker
Longfellow
Old Home Week Events Highlight Wareham Activities
Today’s Old Home week program in Wareham featured horse trotting and athletic events at Warr’s Grove, a mammoth clambake with after dinner remarks by Senator David G. Prett and Erastus B. Powers of Boston, and a grand ball at Onset Bay Temple with Porter's Orchestra of Brockton providing music.
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Wareham
Warr’s Grove
David G. Prett
Erastus B. Powers
Boston
Onset Bay Temple
Porter
Brockton
Parade of children highlights Fairhaven home week
Fairhaven on July 22 observed the fourth day of its home week with a popular children's day parade. The youngsters appeared attractive and the event drew generous attention from the local community.
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Fairhaven
Old South Cove Club Hosts Ward 7 Reunion
The Ward 7 Democratic Club invites old and former residents to a reunion at the clubhouse 145 Harrison Avenue Boston this evening at 8 oclock. Senator W T A Fitzgerald president says the program will include music and speeches to renew old friendships.
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Old South Cove
Ward 7
Democratic Club
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Boston
Harrison Avenue
Lynn Fugitive in New York
Frank J. Cunningham alias Howard was arrested by New York police. Governor Bates will be asked to issue requisition papers for his extradition. He is wanted for pocket picking during President Roosevelt’s visit last August, was indicted by the Essex county grand jury and was out on $600 bail when he defaulted.
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Lynn
Frank J. Cunningham
Howard
New York
Bates
Roosevelt
Cunningham
Essex County Grand Jury
Representative Sullivan of Worcester Married
Worcester July 29 Representative Peter F. Sullivan wed Miss Mary E. Cody in Sacred Heart Church at 9 o clock. Attending were fellow lawmakers including Richard Olney Warren C. Jewett George C. Hunt Arthur M. Taft Mark N. Skerrett and Hugh H. O Rourke with ex Mayor Philip J. O Connell and ex Representative James H. Mellen among guests. Katherine T. Cody sister of the bride served as bridesmaid and Rose Marie Cody as flower girl. John J. Sullivan brother of the groom was best man. ushers included Mark N. Skerrett Hugh H. O Rourke Mark Carroll and Cornelius F. Donahue.
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Worcester
Peter F. Sullivan
Mary E. Cody
Bernard S. Conaty
Sacred Heart Church
Richard Olney
Leicester
Warren C. Jewett
George C. Hunt
Arthur M. Taft
Mark N. Skerrett
Hugh H. O’rourke
Philip J. O’connell
James H. Mellen
Thomas Smith
St. Peter's Church
Katherine T. Cody
Rose Marie Cody
John J. Sullivan
Hugh H. O'Rourke
Mark Carroll
Cornelius F. Donahue
Ex Alderman Thomas W Flood Dies in Boston
Ex alderman Thomas W Flood dies at his home 600 East Fourth street South Boston from pneumonia after a period bedridden with a broken leg He was born in Ireland November 7 1857 and came to Boston at age 11 a longtime peninsula resident and public figure in the city
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Thomas W. Flood
East Fourth Street
South
Boston
Mr. Flood
Ireland
Peninsul
Longtime Boston public servant and contractor dies
Charles Flood, longtime Boston public official and contractor with Hub Construction and Supply Company, died recently. He served as clerk to the Superintendent of Streets, was a city commissioner of wires, and held public office across multiple administrations. Flood led civic and fraternal groups, including the B P O E Boston lodge, and was connected to numerous clubs and Catholic organizations. He married Katherine A. Gallagher in 1897 and was survived by his wife and daughter May Flood.
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Lar
Meehan
Hart
Quincy
Flood
William H. Green
Hub Construction and Supply Company
West Broadway
Athens Street
Ellis
Boston Lodge
Winthrop Council
A. R
Mt. Washington Lodge
South Boston Conclave
South Boston Council
K. of C
South Boston Citizens’ Association
Mattapanock Club
City Point Catholic Association
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
Young Men’s Catholic Association
Boston’ College
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Bay State Riding and Driving Club of Water
May Flood
Mr. Flood
Katherine A. Gallagher
Bonar Faces a Bigamy Charge in New England Case
George Thomas Bonar of Brooklyn was arrested in Blackstone Massachusetts and will be heard in Uxbridge on a bigamy charge. Two women produced marriage certificates claiming he wed them, including a 1899 Dexter Maine union to Florence Savage while his first wife Harriet Mareau Bonar was living. Bonar previously worked as a special writer for New York papers and held Albany political posts.
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Woonsocket
R. I
George Thomas Bonar
Brooklyn
N. Y
American Woolen Company
Saranac
Waterford
Blackstone
Mass
Uxbridge
Putnam
Dexter
Florence E. Savage
Harriet J. Mareau Bonar
Jersey City
Harriet J.mareau Bonar
New York
Albany
Overdose of Laudanum Kills Linden Woman
Mauden July 29 Maudens Alma Grover 77 of 806 Salem street Linden died at Malden Hospital after an overdose of Laudanum taken at home Monday morning She never regained consciousness She was native to the city widow of Civil War veteran Joseph G Grover She leaves two sons and a daughter.
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Joseph G. Grover
Relatives of Miss Magoun Turn Up in Medford
In Medford on July 2 the scene at the Magoun house drew many locals as unknown relatives of Miss Margaret Magoun arrived, sparking talk of a potential legal contest over an estate valued well over 100000. The funeral at Mt. Auburn followed a service at St. Josephs. the will will be opened once the old servant’s lawyer returns, likely early next week.
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Medford
Margaret Magoun
Post
St. Joseph’s Church
Magoun
Mt. Auburn
Thomas Flannagan
St. Joseph's
Flannagan
Miss Magoun
Revere gamblers face fines and prison in Chelsea court
In Chelsea, three men were charged with promoting a gambling establishment after a raid at Revere Beach. Hall and Callahan received six months in the House of Correction and $100 fines, while Arnold was discharged. The case drew crowds and heated post-trial exchanges between attorneys and officers.
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Chelsea
Revere Beach
A. D. Bosson
William J. Arnold
Walter T. Hall
John Callahan
H. W. James
B. B. Dewing
Hall
Callahan
House of Correction
Arnold
Bosson
Dewing
James
Resignation of W. R. Jeffords Ends Boston Mail Route
W R Jeffords retires after 35 years as a Boston mail carrier on a single Pinckney street route. Born 1837 in Medford Mass he recalls delivering to families since infancy and notes nine postmasters have served during his tenure. He plans to rest until September before his New York based son and retirement life.
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W. R. Jeffords
Boston
N. R. Jeffords
Postal Service of
Jeffords
Uncle Sam
Pinckney Street
Charles Street
Houghton & Dutton
Joy Street
Santa Claus
Mr. Jeffords
Middleton
Mass
Forest Jeffords
Josiah Stearns
South Boston
H. R. Jeffords
New York Commercial Company
New York
Fry
Faneuil Hall
Larned Reclaims Longwood Crown Over Clothier in Five Set Final
In a Longwood trophy challenge match W. A. Larned defeated defending champion W. J. Clothier 2-6 6-4 6-0 6-2 to win his second leg. The afternoon saw rival matchups as R. D. Wrenn beat H. S. Mahoney 6-0 6-4 in two sets, with weather delaying the deciding third.
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W. A. Larned
Longwood
W. J. Clothier
Larned
Harvard
Clothier
K. Horton
R. Huntington
R. D. Wrenn
H. S. Mahoney
Wrenn
Newport
Mahoney
Wrenn and Mahoney Rival at Nahant Club Tennis
In Nahant on July 29, Wrenn and Mahoney contested two matches at the Nahant Club invitation tennis tournament. Morning play featured a match in the first round with both players delivering competitive rallies and strong serves.
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Wrenn and Mahoney
Nahant
Nahant Club
Grand cafe opens at Faneuil Hall Square in Boston
Friends and former patrons recall Au gusto Tosi long head of the Columbus House and later in the liquor trade. He opens a magnificently appointed French Italian and American cafe at 2 PM this afternoon at 4 Faneuil Hall square with partner Joseph Tebaldi, a North End resident.
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Augusto Tosi
Columbus House
Commercial Street
Faneuil Gall Square
Faneuil Hall Square
Helis
Joseph Tebaldi
North End
Close Out Ladies' Shirt Waists at Auction Prices
Close out sale of ladies shirt waists in white lawn and colored fabrics. Prices list 98c for sheer lawn waists, two to three dollar value ranges in madras cheviot and colored fabrics.
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Madras
Cardinals Receive the Papal Ballots
Rome July 29 Card credera forms used for voting in the conclave were distributed among cardinals to learn how to employ ballots. Cardinal Rampolla drew apartment 58 seen as a sign by superstitious observers. Seates assigned, 62 cardinals in Rome for the conclave, the most ever.
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Rome
Congregation
Oreglia
Rampolla
Agliardi
Sistine Chapel
Cardinal Cretoni
Leo
Vatican
Logue and Gibbons Meet Rome on Papal Elections
Cardinal Logue of Armagh speaks with Cardinal Gibbons in Rome addressing objections to Cardinal Gotti’s papal candidacy. He dismisses the idea that a Carmelite would be narrow minded and notes Gotti’s previous experience as internuncio and his broad acquaintance with powers and conditions.
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Rome
Cardinal Logue
Armagh
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Gotti
America
Great Britain
Associated Press
Quick Rescue From Drowning In Charlestown
Harry Freeman, 35, of 989 Harrison Ave, plunged from the Charlestown bridge while delirious. rescued by Charles Bishop of 48 Henley St and Charles Rotch of 96 Monument St in a rowboat as a strong tide swept him under. Freeman was pulled aboard, barely swallowed water, then carried to the shore and to the city prison. witnesses praised the rescue by the two men and a crowd assisted with a barrel to drain water.
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Harry Freeman
Harrison Avenue
Charlestown
Charles Bishop
Henley Street
Charles D. Rotch
Monument Street
Freeman
Thomas Pollard
Warren Avenue
Pollard
Humane Society
Bishop
Rotch
City Point Catholic Association to Hold Special Meeting
The City Point Catholic Association will meet at its club house this evening to discuss action following the death of Thomas W. Flood a past officer.
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City Point Catholic Association
Thomas W. Flood
Requiem Masses Mark Death of Leo XIII and Humbert in Rome
In Rome two solemn masses mark the funeral of Leo XIII in the Sistine Chapel and a Pantheon service for King Humbert. Victor Emmanuel and Dowager Queen Margaret attend the foreign mass. Cardinal Kopp presides with Goosens Perraud and Di Pietro. Estimated cost to the Holy See from Leo's death to successor election may reach 400000 dollars.
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Rome
Vatican
Sistine Chapel
Leo XIII
Pantheon
Humbert
Victor Emmanuel
Margaret
Iambert
Cardinal Kopp
Breslau
Goosens
Perraud
di Pietro
Holy See
Leo
Pontifical Mass for Late Pope Held Islandwide
In San Juan Puerto Rico a pontifical mass for the repose of the soul of the late Pope was celebrated across the island. Bishop James H. Blenk presided at the great cathedral as a crowded congregation watched. Acting Governor Charles Hartzell and insular officials attended along with foreign consuls and military officers.
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San Juan
P. R
James H. Blenk
Charles Hartzell
Porto Rico
Insular
Supreme Court
His Money All a Dream in Charlestown
Thomas Quinn, found wandering in City square, Charlestown, Wednesday night, claimed $1700 tied in a handkerchief. He woke in the city jail yesterday to find no money, was examined, found harmless, and sent home to his family.
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Thomas Quinn
City Square
Charlestown
City
Quinn
Ringer
Noted boy burglar still at large 15 year old held for grand jury
Harry N. Morgan a slight 15 year old with a reputation for burglary, captured on Howard street after breaking into a shoe store. Police believe he may know other South End and Dedham street break ins and search for older accomplices. He refused to talk and was held for the grand jury as detectives scour the West End and South End.
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Harry N. Morgan
Joy Street
Howard Street
Dedham Street
Morgan
South End
West End
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Levi P. Morton
Lyman Whiting
East Charlemont
Millard
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AUO
Lom
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Washington ST
South Cove
Sullivan
Conlin
BONAR
Linden
Revere
Chelsea Court Room
Patrick Hanlon
Tate
Neal
Tosi
A. Shuman & CO
Washington and Summer Sts
Gotti
Pope Leo
King Humbert
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