Samoa Abolishes Kingship and Forms Native Government
The tripartite commission reports in San Francisco on Samoa recommending permanent abolition of the kingship. A native district system with local chiefs and annual councils replaces rule, plus native courts and self government. An administrator from a neutral power will lead with a three-government delegate council and tighter arms control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tripartite Commission
Samoa
Fiji
Legislative Council
Remarkable Case of James McCashin of Lowell
James McCashin of Lowell slowly ossifying and turning into stone. He lies prostrated for six years, retaining only a bright intellect and minimal finger movement. Despite pain his family aids him as doctors note progressive rigidification likely to end in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
James McCashin
Mr. McCashin
Lawrence ‘Aipetery
Post
T Firet
McCashin
White House reception planned for Admiral Dewey in Washington
President McKinley will host a reception for Admiral Dewey at the White House with a possible future dinner. The event aims for public access and simple protocol, with Colonel Bingham handling introductions and the President and Mrs. McKinley seated with the admiral as guest of honor. Dewey is expected to arrive in Washington soon after reaching New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
White House
Nifi
Colonel Bingham
Hobart
Hay
New York
Devil on the Nantasket piazzas spurs summer church talk
Nantasket July scene centers on hotel crowds and Sunday life. Reverends Stoddard Waldron Lozing Byron named, with a Unitarian and a Methodist pastor commenting on summer attendance and church versus seaside recreation.
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Nantasket
Post
Stoddard
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Jersey City
Piazza
Waldron
Atlantic House
Dinah
Pete’ Dailey
Weber & Field
Music Hall
New York
Alvens Hall
Bayside
Nantasket Beach
Point Alberon
Robert Lozing
Unitarian Church
St. Cloud
Minn
Hull
Methodist Church
Hingham
James Byron
Byron
Uet
Roxbury
YESTERDAY IN THE HARBOR WITH CHARTERED FISHING FLEET
Fresh westerly wind drew yachtsmen to the harbor with vessels sailing on steam and sail. Captain Alfred Sorensen's Philadelphia carried 200 passengers bound for cod grounds where a pool winner weighed eight and a half pounds. Captain Eben Sears steered the Charles St Mather with a large party aboard. Special Officer Martin Sheehan joined a twenty strong Hot Fish Club group chasing cod aboard a large steam launch.
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Alfred Sorensen
Philadelphia
Sorensen
Charles St. Mather
Eben Sears
Martin Sheehan
T Wharf
Hot Fish Club
Frank Curtis
Swim
Suffolk
William Hi. Galligan
South End
Lewis Social
Lewis Social and Outing Club
Johnny Dodson
Maidee
Commercial Wharf
North End
David Barry
Triumphal arches planned for Admiral Dewey homecoming in New York and Brooklyn
The Dewey reception committee approved two temporary arches to honor Admiral Dewey. A Madison Square arch by the National Sculpture Society will feature bas-reliefs and portrait figures of famed admirals, with a quadriga of sea horses at the apex. A Brooklyn arch at Montague Heights will mirror the design in staff material and reliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Admiral Dewey
Madison Square
National Sculpture Society
Twenty-fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-third Street
Twenty-fifth Street
Brooklyn
Montague Heights
Manhattan
John Paul Jones
Decatur
Hull
New Hibernians Division 6 Installed in South Boston
The sixty sixth division of Hibernians in Suffolk county was instituted in Gray's Hall South Boston with a large turnout. Officers were installed by County President William J Cronin and over 150 signatures supported the division's formation. A banquet and entertainment followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernians
Suffolk County
Gray’s Hall
I and
Broadway
Boston
William J. Cronin
Thomas Yr. Fitzgerald
South Boston
Daniel O’donovan
Thomas J. Kelly
Brighton
B. F. Fitzpatrick
Wiliam Farrell
South Wonton
John B. O'Higgins
John J. Daly
Dorchester
Thomas J. Hurley
James, A. Punch
J. JcCarthy
F. J. Feeney
Hugh Tolan
D. J. Cronin
M. J. O’connor
John O'Neill
C. J. McCarthy
Order
Essrs
J. A. Cronin
James F. Yrey
Curran
John J. Sullivan
Masterson
John J. Bradley
William J. Mulcahey
Michael Concannon
Jeremiah Hennessy
William O’brien
P. F. Leonard
Henrtte
Edward J. Owens
R. M. Colbert
Henry L. Canning
T. J. Bullivan, Jr
Joseph Dolan
Frank Teevans
Hemsworth
Martin J. Kenny
James
John E. Egan
James F. Kennedy
Augustine Murphy
Henry English
Charles F. Corey
Thomas J. Jennings
James Lee
Thomas F. Ry
John J. Curran
James J. Hemsworth
Romer + Connolly
Josef Gellivan
D. Masterson
Areare
Cronin
Dexter Hall
Wells Memorial
Roxbury
Abe
Division 45 Meeting in Chelsea Initiates Twenty Members
Military Division H held its regular meeting at Nicholl's Hall Chelsea with twenty new members initiated. Richard M Mansworth elected captain. officers include Cronin president Timoth vice president Denise Suieane secretary and Denis O'Keefe financial secretary.
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Nicholl’s Hall
Chelsea
County Presid U Arn
Cronin
Timoth
Denial Su Ieane Reing
Nergan
Richard M. Mansworth
Denis O'Keefe
Beerdance
Hair Mattresses and Pail Sm
A fragmentary note mentions hair, mattresses, a pail, and a small item described as sm with unclear context. The readable words indicate household items likely from a domestic listing or notice. No clear people or organizations are identified.
Lawrence threats stir nerves amid Holy Terrors clash
A fragmented line hints at a confrontation as Lawrence teams prepare to challenge a rival named the Holy Terrors. The note requests communication with the president and signals forthcoming competition or conflict between local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Pia
Public installation of Division 64 officers of A O H
Public installation at Munroe Hall Roxbury witnessed by about 700 people as Colonel Charlies Mc Carthy officiated with staffers. Hon E J Slattery and Hon John R Murphy spoke. Officers installed include John J Devereaux president James T Kenny vice president Richard Kenny recording secretary R W Balem financial secretary and David W Gorman treasurer. Division 64 formed three months ago reports show sound finances and 201 members. A social and literary entertainment followed.
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Munroe Hall
Warren Street
Roxbury
Charlies McCarthy
E. J. Slattery
John R. Murphy
Charlestown
John J. Devereaux
James T. Kenny
Richard Kenny
R. W Balem
David W. Gorman
Iowa Republicans Prepare for State Convention Amid Unclear Battles
Delegates and politicians gather in Iowa for the Republican State convention due Wednesday. Officials renominated include Governor L. M. Ligue and Lieutenant-Governor J. C. Huluman with other statewide posts. A single contest is anticipated in September for judges on water and road issues as platforms align with the St. Louis Republican platform and anti-Trust planks.
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Ublican
Ponesone
L. M. Liguetenant
J.C. Huluman
U- Rairead
A. Awson
Robinae
George Pares Jo “Sg c
Sherwal
George D. Waite Fee
Joan
Aiadias
St. Louis
Philies
SEC Long to Take Vacation in New England
Secretary Long plans to depart Washington tomorrow for a several weeks vacation in New England. Assistant Secretary Allen, just back from a cruise on the Atlantic coast, will oversee matters in Long's absence as Secretary Hay also heads to New England for a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
New England
Allen
Atlantic Coast
Hay
New Engnd
Unprecedented Sunday crowds at North Shore beaches
Dazzling July sun drew record Sunday excursion traffic from Boston to Winthrop and Revere Beach. Trains from the Narrow Gauge and electric lines ran packed from morning to night as tens of thousands enjoyed the Crest and Metropolitan Park area, surpassing last Sunday's turnout of about 125,000 officials say.
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Merning
Eesashore
Boston
North Shore
Revere Beach
Oak Island
West
Bathing Day At Wantasket Nantasket Draws Large Crowd
July 290 report highlights ideal swimming weather and the season’s largest turnout at Nantasket, estimated near 100000 by boat and electric car officials and police. Chief Mitchell and officers maintained order amid the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantaskeet
Po Hce
Nantasket
Mitchell
Crowds at Point of Pines For New Car Show Abroad
Large crowds gathered at Point of Pines yesterday for a new car show event. The Lynn cadet Bendaye and the Elenore sisters headlined a program with other entertainers and aerial attractions including a balloon ascent and parachute jump.
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Point OF Pines
Lynn Cadet Bendaye
Manola
Elenore Sisters
Aldoon
Dewey Comments on Next War Report
In Trieste on July 30 Admiral Dewey declined to deny or confirm a New York report claiming he said the next war would be with Germany. He spoke with an AP representative aboard the Olympia and had lunch with Captain Lamberton before meeting Civil Hossfeld.
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Dewey
Trieste
Admiral Dewey
Associated Press Today
New York
Germany
Olympia
Lamberton
United States
Hossfeld
Soldiers Seize Ice Cream Amid Cleveland Riot Fear
In Cleveland Ohio crowds gathered as big cars ran on schedule. Adjutant-General Axline warned martial law could come, requiring thousands of soldiers and curfews. Soldiers seized a four gallon ice cream freezer from a wagon and laughed at the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Axline
Fire Damages Hotel Anna in Swampscott
A fire at Hotel Anna on Orient Street in Swampscott caused heavy damage and forced about a hundred guests to flee. No injuries were reported, but clothing and valuables were burned amid the chaotic rush to safety.
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Swampscott Hotel
Runaway horse halted by Metropolitan Park police
Officers Barry and Bickford stopped a frightened horse on the boulevard after 2 pm. Mrs. A. H. Johnson of 18 East Broadway Somerville drove down Shirley avenue with a companion when the horse ran down the street and toward a shelter. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry and Bickford
Metropolitan Park
A. H. Johnson
East Broadway
Somerville
Shirley Avenue
Marriage of Mies Sarah Petes Unites Families at Union Hall
Miss Sarah Petes daughter of Mr and Mrs H Petes united in marriage Saturday evening at Union Hall Israel Livingston performed the ceremony before a large gathering. Ushers included B Opatore A Petes Carl Petes S Petes Miller bridesmaids were Miss Bessie Pearl Stein Mamie Petes Miss Sarah Reiss Annie Petes. A bridal supper and dancing followed.
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Mies
Sarah Petes
Marriage Solemnised of Minnie Greenbaum and Abraham Isgur
At Puritan Hall last evening the marriage of Miss Minnie Greenbaum to Mr. Abraham Isgur was solemnised by Rabbi We the Pree wee. Louis Isgur acted best man and Fanny Greenbaum assisted as maid of honor. A number of invited guests witnessed and were afterward entertained.
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Puritan Hall
Minnie Greenbaum
Abraham Isgur
An “Nberg
Louis Isgur
Fanny Greenbaum
Mary Schnyder and Samuel Cohen wed at Webster Hall
Miss Mary Schnyder and Mr Samuel Cohen united in marriage last evening at Webster Hall East Boston. Rabbi I H Druker officiated with bride given in marriage by her parents Mr and Mrs Pannyer. Ushers included Max Gere Morris Lladin and Levy 3. A large number of invited guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schnyder
Samuel Cohen
Webster Hall
East Boston
I. H. Druker
Pannyer
Max Gere
Morris Lladin
Levy
Deaths Lambert At Peein 30th Inst
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Lambert
Peein
Frederick Sra
Dum Dum Bullets Reported at Joliet Penitentiary
The Chicago Tribune notes a guard at Joliet Penitentiary is armed with a Mauser rifle loaded with dum dum bullets. The article links the rounds to Hague peace conference debates and British colonial warfare in India and the Transvaal war preparations. It claims this is the first reported use in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Tribune
Joliet
the Hague
India
House of Commons
Transvaal
United States
Woman shares scorpion bite remedy testimony Cuero Texas
A Cuero Texas reader reports her son was bitten by a scorpion and claims X-Zalia healed him after applying it for an hour. She thanks the writer for the opportunity to testify and notes the remedy was purchased in a large bottle for 500 at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Bee
M. Stubbs
Cuero
Texas
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Boston Caledonian Club
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West Roxbury
Caledonian Club
Sige
Charles P. Daniels
George Tincer
Dave Hassett
Walter Pierce
Pat Carroll
Tinder
Downer
Gotham
Charley Kilpatrick
James McCashin, Lowell
Stone
Shimmer Hotels
Nentasket
MR. Stoddard
Suffolk County Hibernian
Ele Heen
Division
Iowa
Will Indorss
The
Philippines
Winthrop
Revere Reservation
Wantasket
Livingston
Isgur
Greenbaum
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