Harriman Purchases Mead Tract for Park, Battles Squatters
In Middletown New York on June 2 Harriman railroad magnate E H Harriman bought the Josiah K Mead tract west of Tuxedo a vast wild land area now occupied by hundreds of squatters He notified them to vacate and plans to develop the land as a park The squatters are expected to resist the eviction leading to a new conflict over the property rights
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Middletown
N. Y
E. H. Harriman
Josiah K. Mead
Tuxedo
Harriman
Mr. Harriman
Yarmouth Line Changes Hands Amid Sale Talks
Secretaries Chase and Bingay of the Yarmouth Steamship Co decline comment as shareholders report a dispute over0000 between asked and reduced price. A sale at 280000 is set as the Yar mouth line prepares to transfer to the non Atlantic Railway next Saturday.
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Chase
Bingay
Yarmouth Steamship Company
Yarmouth Company
Nctres
Yarmouth Se
Non Atlantic Railway
Chicago Studies The Ideal And The Hired Girl In Servant Life
In Chicago a debate compares the maid in Rev. Charles M. Sheldon’s family to the book’s hired girl, noting the two are different people yet the Sheldon work meets success. At Winnetka Henry D. Lloyd’s house fosters servant leisure and conversation with mixed outcomes and generous hosting by Mrs. Coonley Ward. Mrs. Emmons Blaine enforces a fixed eight hour day for domestics.
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Chicago
Charles M. Sheldon
Economist
Union Label Magazine reports on Boston plant status
The current Union Label Magazine issue covers a timely article about the Totota plant in Boston and its operations. It notes developments at the Boston site and reflects on labor and production factors affecting the union outlook.
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Tecota
Boston
Quay Wins All Lebanon County Gop Tickets
Republican primary results in Lebanon County show Senator Quay aligned slate capturing the entire ticket. Quay supporters secure four delegates to the State convention, a district attorney, and two director of the poor candidates amid a surprise statewide tilt.
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Lebanon
Penn
Lebanon County
Quay
Anti- Quay
anti-Quay
Quay People
Dublin Fusiliers Riot at Shorncliffe Barracks
A Dublin Fusiliers riot at Shorncliffe last night led to the guard being called and shots fired. Two guardsmen were seriously injured by bayonet stabs as the disturbance lasted about two hours. Fires from a basem ent flue harmed upper floor offices and galleries.
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London
Shorncliffe
Dublin Fusiliers
Fusiliers
Merrow
Donahoe Magazine
Love ruled world by socialism proposed by Rand and Herron
New York June 2 Carrie Rand discusses a universal socialistic plan with Professor Herron. They plan to live as companions and promote a cooperative economy with a common fund, equal rights for women, and freedom from traditional marriage constraints. They foresee society organized by love and reason.
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New York
Carrie Rand
Professor Herron
Herron
Mnet
Snconteant
Eny
Fete of the Ancients Celebrates 263d Anniversary Today
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company marks its 263d anniversary with reveille at sunrise and a parade starting at Fanueil Hall. Captain Thomas J. Olys will lead a ceremonial route through Boston streets to the Common for drum head elections and officer inductions, then return to the hall for dismissal.
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Faneuil Hall
Ferris
Thomas J. Olys
New Joy Line Schedule Reduces to Mon Wed Fri Sailings
The Joy line will sail from Providence every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 30 p m until further notice rather than daily. Boston to New York fare remains 2 with a round trip rate of 3 50 allowing five days in New York. Connecting train from South Terminal Boston departs 3 42 p m. Through tickets to Philadelphia and Baltimore offered at low rates.
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Providence
Boston
New York
South Terminal Station
Philadelphia
Baltimore
State House Evacuates 9 A M Escort Details Public Schedule
The document outlines a 9 a m muster for a governor escorted by named officers and guests. It lists infantry and artillery commands led by Maj H A Dyar and Col W H Oakes with sergeants and lieutenants, plus two guns of Light Battery C. The parade route runs from South Market to Beacon then Tremont to Boylston, ending at the church with a formal reception. Tickets and travel details are available via George F. Tilton in Boston.
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Boylston
Tremont
Congress
State
Merchants Row
Washington
School Street
Beacon
State House
Yson Bradley
Atate House
H. A. Dyar
Ward W. Abbott
Iain John G. Warner
George H. Maynard
Francis Meredith
Charlies T. Dukelow
W. H. Oakes
W. O. Merry
W.W. G. Fish
Henry B. Lewis
James A. Glass
Wrence
Salem Band
Drum
Fife Corpe
Font Ae
In Artillery
South Market Street
South Market
Commercial
Dr Hallock’s Wonderful Electric Pills Advertised Cure
An old advertisement claims Dr Hallock’s Wonderful Electric Pills cure nervous exhaustion head pain and eye strain. It asserts the pills restore nerve centers, improve vision, and cure various ailments from headaches to skin issues. Offers $1 per box or $5 for a six pack, with mail-order option.
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Hallock
Dr. Hallock
Free treatment offer from Hallock Drug Co
An advertisement promises a five day treatment plan with remedies and free medical advice. It offers a trial pack of ten pills and covers expenses, inviting readers to write for a meat slang and requesting address details for the Boston firm Hallock Drug Co.
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Hallock Drug CO
Court St
Boston
Mass
Sarah Grand Denounces Mere Man In London Lecture
Mme Sarah Grand, author of The Heavenly Twins, spoke in London about the term mere man. She argued men are complex, not a joke, and warned against the vanity of calling themselves mere men. The audience, mostly women, reacted with laughter and clenched chairs.
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London
Mmé
Sarah Grand
Babs
Mme
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