Gordon Cumming welcomed home in Forres amid cheers
Sir William Gordon Cumming and his bride were greeted with a spontaneous, hearty welcome in Forres Scotland. The Provost led cheers as townsfolk gathered in festive display with a royal burgh atmosphere. Sir William thanked the crowd and the carriage procession to Altyre followed, amid bouquets and band music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
William Gordon Cumming
Scotland
Forres
Gordon Cumming
Lady Cumming
Perth
Altyre
London
Cumming
England
Tweed
Tranby Croft
Provost Watson
Sir William
Wallace
Cruickshank
Bank of Bengal
William
Actor Charles Fisher Laid to Rest in New York
Funeral of veteran actor Charles Fisher held at the Church of the Transfiguration. Pallbearers included Joseph Jefferson Maurice Barrymore D H Harkins William Winter J H Stoddard and C W Couldock. Mrs George Gould sent flowers. remains buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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New Yor
Charles Fisher
Church of the Transfiguration
Joseph Jefferson
Maurice Barrymore
D. H. Harkins
William Winter
J. H. Stoddard
C. W. Couldock
George Gould
Woodlawn Cemetery
Laboulaye Relics To Johns Hopkins University
Paris reports that the sons of M. Laboulaye will present Johns Hopkins University with their father’s library and College of France lectures manuscripts at the request of President Gilman. An engraved portrait of Laboulaye will accompany the gifts.
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Johns Hopkins University
Paris
M. Laboulaye
Gilman
College of France
Laboulaye
Conspiracy and Malfeasance Surround Bardsley Case
A wave of disclosures follows the City Treasurer Bardsley downfall with warrants issued for a prominent Philadelphia businessman. Authorities report a $445,000 school fund shortfall, part of nearly $1.4 million in defalcations, plus complex transfers to cover deficits. The estate inventory lists seventy-four houses and $945,000 in due bills amid bank insolvent risk. A federal suit seeks recovery of $47,416 in notes tied to Spring Garden Bank assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Jane
Bardsley
Graham
John Bardsley
Court of Common Pleas
Philadelphia
Keystone Bank
Spring Garden Bank
B. Franklin Fisher
Spring Garden National Bank of Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court
Edward W. Magill
Hartford Man Stands Trial For Murder Of Mother In Law
Lyman G. Clark of Hartford faces murder charges in Windsor County Court for the Nov 23 1890 death of Mrs Miriam Marston his mother in law. The trial before Judge Jonathan Ross opens tomorrow with Clark entering a not guilty plea. The case features circumstantial evidence and is expected to last the week.
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Ware River Junction
Lyman G. Clark
Hartford
Miriam Marston
Opwn
Woodstock
Jonathan Ross
Windsor County
Clark
Eva
Hartford Village
Lyman G.clark
Emma L
William B. A. Stickney
Bethel
James G. Harvey
Henry Ballard
Burlington
William E. Johnson
John J. Simonds
Fire in the Hold Off Cunard Steamer City of Richmond
The Cunard Line steamer Servia arrived at Queenstown reporting a fire in the cotton hold of the Inman Line steamer City of Richmond from New York. Passengers and crew fought smoke and flames with steam and water spray, a fire brigade aiding, and a fatal incident aboard the Counsellor as the two ships warded off danger. The fire was contained by dawn and the voyage continued to Liverpool.
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Queenstown
Cunard Line
Servia
Dutton
New York
Jane
Inman Line
City of Richmond
Redford
Liverpool
Brow Head
Counsellor
Ihe
Richmond
City of
This Week in Boston Teams Baseball Schedule and Scores
Saturday and Sunday games feature the Brooklyns and Bostons tied to a pennant race with two series on tap. The Reds host the Athletics with two games, then move to Philadelphia, followed by a Baltimore series. Sunday results include Cincinnati over Columbus 6 3 and Louisville over St Louis 3 0.
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Boston
Brooklyns
Johnny Ward
Bostons
Harvard
Cambridge
Boston Reds
Athletics
Philadelphia
Reds
Baltimores
National League
South End
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelpha
New York
Chicago
American Association
Washington
Louisville
St. Louis
Columbus
Baltimore
Athletic
Cent
Coocsevcssss
Cricabo
Seccessssccce
Cesessseees
Boa Philadelpeevee
Cleveland
Cecessese
Plittaburg
Cscceseccece
Cauncinmal
Cccseeeses
Athle Sea
World student conference at Northfield gathers delegates
The annual World’s Student Conference at Northfield opens June 27 and ends July 8 with 436 students from 126 institutions last year. Delegates include 15 from European universities, major U S college representation, and speakers led by Mr. Moody and professors from Chicago, Union Theological, Penn, and Edinburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Northfield
D. L. Moody
Glasgow
Paton
New Hebrides
Virginia
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Cornell
Stagg
Moody
W. H. Harper
Chicago University
W. W. Moore
Union Theological Seminary
W. G
County Treasurer Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Franklin county treasurer C Mason Moody was arrested after misappropriating 16168 of county funds. He appeared before Justice Dana Malone and was bound over to the July Grand Jury. Bankers, editors, and local officials provided bond for Moody at 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
C. Mason Moody
Franklin County
Dana Malone
Hall
Franklin Allen
L. J. Gunn
H. H. Moody
Fire destroys abbatoir and adjacent blocks in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports a catastrophic morning blaze at the main building of the abbatoir by the Schuylkill opposite Arch Street. The inferno spread to surrounding structures, with 20000 beef carcasses consumed and losses near 500000 dollars. Three alarms, ammonia explosions, and one serious injury marked the scene. Many other fires and fatalities are noted in New York Springfield and other towns in terse dispatches.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Arch Street
Charles Rocke
New York
Upper Third Avenue
Philip Brady
Catherine Brady
Philip Brady, Jr
Springfield
D. H. Brigham
Main Street
New Orphans
Dowthan
Alabama Midland
Lockhaven
Penn
Norwaux
Conn
Rufus Raymond
East Norwalk
Narrow Escape From Dory Off Beachmont
Three Beachmont summer residents W. H. Clark Luther Gill and E. M. Gillam nearly drowned when a squall upset their sailboat off the Beachmont Ocean Spray coast. Gillam, a strong swimmer, helped rescue his companions as nearby boats and shore observers watched. all three were brought ashore safely to their wives’ relief.
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W. H. Clark
Luther Gill
E. M. Gillam
Beachmont
Swampscott
Ocean Spray
Briny
Clark
Gill
Mr. Gillman
Travelers sue Hatch family over $23000 fraud claim
The Travelers Insurance Company filed a bill in equity against Ella P. Hatch of North Brookfield and Clark Wells Hatch to recover $23000 alleging Hatch defrauded the company with false death claims. The suit says Hatch conveyed property to his wife to dodge debts and that Hatch is a fugitive from justice.
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Worcester
Travelers Insurance Company
Ella P. Hatch
North Brookfield
Clark Wells Hatch
Hatch
Maine Troops Granted Permission to Visit Canada
Governor Burleigh announces that Company E of the Maine Volunteer Militia has received permission from the British Minister to visit Montreal and Quebec. The communication from the Department of State cites approval dated June 12, 1891, following a prior letter to the Secretary of War.
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Maine
Canada
Augusta
Burleigh
Department OF State
Washington
Montreal
Quebec
Winiuam F. Wharton
ACADE
Anglo-Portuguese Agreement Opens Free Transit Rights
London reports the Anglo Portuguese convention sets a 3 percent duty cap on goods in transit through Portuguese territory for 25 years. England may claim freedom of transit within five years by paying a capitalized sum of 160000 dollars yearly. Zambesi and Shire Rivers are opened to free navigation by all nations. Portugal grants free passage to all merchandise between the British sphere and Pangwe ay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Portugal
England
Zambesi
Shire
Bank Cashier Found Injured After Heat Incident
Worcester reports Lewis W. Hammond cashier of Citizens' National Bank found partly clothed and dazed with a head wound in a private yard on Catherine Street. Overcome by heat while walking from the lake, he had not regained full consciousness. Doctors diagnose concussion. no signs of assault or robbery.
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BANK
Worcester
Lewis W. Hammond
Citizens’ National Bank
Catherine Street
Vesuvius Eruption Threatens Observatory
The eruption of Mt Vesuvius continues with flowing lava advancing toward the observatory. The principal crater throws showers of ashes as volcanic activity persists today.
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Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius
Week's Regattas Open Season in Eastern Waters
A busy week of yacht races kicks off with regattas across multiple clubs from Philadelphia to Montreal. Notable entries include 46-footers Nautilus and Chispa plus Gordon Beatrix and Barbara in New York waters, and results from Savin Hill and Quincy clubs highlight early standings and prizes. The program features club championships, sweepstakes, and anticipated fixtures leading to New York Club cruises.
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Philadelphia Yacht Club
Delaware Bay
Atlantic Yacht Club
New York
Massachusetts Yacht Club
Cedar Point
Bath Beach
New Jersey Yacht Club
Bay View Club
Boston
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
Rochester
N. Y
Yacht Club
Eastern Yacht Club
Brooklyn
Hull Corinthian Yacht Club
Corinthian Navy
Delaware River Squad
Philadelphia
Penn
Marblehead Corinthian Yacht Club
St. Lawrence Yacht Club
Montreal
Seawanhaka Yacht Club
New Bedford Yacht Club
San Francisco
John Paine
Charles A. Prince
Beatrix
Barbara
Owenes
Gossoon
Thelma
Gloriana
Savonara
Mineola
Jessica
Nautilus
Avyira
Atlantic Club
Cavalier
Jefferson Hogan
Gevalia
H. W. Coates
Shamrock
J. Roger Maxwell
Hildegarde
J. . Berger
Anaconda
J. G. Pragueura
E. D. Morgan
A. Belmont
Sayonara
Bayard Tayer
Avila
F. P. Sands
W. O'Brien McDonough
Chispa
N. D. Lawton
India
S. J. Hyde
Polly
Thomas L. Arnold
Sleiki
E. H. Converse
Svoana
A. P. Ketchum
Tigress
James Weir, Jr
Eurybia
Charles Pryer
Portia
H. Mason, Jr
Kathleen
William Whitlock
Louis J. Boury
Beth
E. H. Jewett
Morton A. Brokaw
Iris
Gerry
Marguerite
I. R. Simmons
Bijou
Paul H. Jeannot
Eastern Club
Corinthian Club
New York Club
Isle
Savin Hill Club
Dorchester Bay
G. L. Sears
Mildred G
R. D. Ware
Egeria
W. H. Besartck
Florin
Earl Gay
W. F. Cottin
R. K. Rice
A. A. Swallow
Flora Lee
H. M. Faxon
Rockett
C. J. Fanning
Mab
John Shaw
W. C. Cherrington
Bess
George E. Pla
Tme
D. W. Belcher
Modoc
Brown University baccalaureate sermon on sacred and secular duties
President Andrews delivers the Brown University baccalaureate sermon at the First Baptist Meeting House. He argues Elisha’s example shows a godly man may hold public duty and religion in harmony, refusing to separate sacred influence from secular state matters.
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Providence
R. L
Andrews
Brown University
First Baptist
Elisha
Baker Memorial Church Dedication in Dorchester Opens
The Baker Memorial Church in Dorchester opened with a 9:45 a.m. service led by Rev. C. H. Talmage and a consecration sermon by Rev. George Chadbourne. A church 77 by 122 feet built of syenite seats 850, with free pews and a memorial window for the pastor’s children. The estate of Miss Sarah Baker funded the project, providing $17,000 from an initial $5,000, plus ongoing support for two elderly pensioners, and a marble tablet honoring Ernest Christian.
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Baker Memorial
Dorchester
C. H. Talmage
George 8. Chadbourne
Boston
J. W. Hamilton
Sarah Baker
Hancock Street
Cushing Avenue
Gee
Good Shepard
New England Conference
Ernest Christian
Franklin Rang
H. Hebard
Minister's Sermon Sparks Health Cure Debate
A pastor's remarks on modern deaths spurs talk about helping the living and healing the body. A woman recounts nine years of pain and hospital visits ending after trying Paine's Celery Compound, claiming it cured her and transformed her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Boston
Paine
Woman Rescued After Jump Into Watuppa Lake
A 20 year old woman named Frances W. Austin of New Bedford attempted suicide by diving into Watuppa Lake in Fall River on June 13. Bystanders saved her. she refused to identify herself at the station. Parents in New Bedford were notified.
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Watuppa Lake
Fall River
Frances W. Austin
New Bedford
Drowned man found in Danvers River near Gardner Farm
James Crimmins aged 40 unmarried drowned while bathing in the Danvers River near Gardner Farm Peabody’s Danvers River. William Barrett found the body and Medical Examiner Carlton ruled accidental drowning.
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Peabody
James Crimmins
Danvers River
Gardner Farm
Peabony
William Barrett
Carlton
France's wheat crop in years below average
A trade journal survey across over 400 wheat districts finds France's total wheat crop this year will be little more than half the normal average. The June 14 report from Paris notes widespread small yields across major growing areas.
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France
Paris
Two Great Minds Endorse Soden Pastilles Troches
Sir Morell Mackenzie and Professor Koch, top European authorities, recommend the Soden Pastilles for threat, lung and catarrhal diseases. They claim superiority against malaria and atmospheric influences. Beware of imitations. genuine boxes carry their testimonial signature. Price 500.
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Sir Morell Mackenzie
Professor Koch
Europe
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