Bunker Hill Monument Association Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting at Marshall P. Wilder Hall of the Bunker Hill Monument Association noted memorial tributes to deceased members including Franklin Carracott and Robert C. Winthrop. Treasurer Sawyer reported 25,07 paid admittance fees, expenses of 4793.07, Granite Lodge interest 875.89, with a 620.62 balance. Gaston de Lahune Lafayette joined as honorary member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of the Bunker Hill Monument Association
Marshall P. Wilder
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Somerset Street
C. A. Staples
Lexington
Frederick W. Lincoln
Charlestown
Carnot
France
Robert C. Winthrop
Franklin Carracott
Samuel H. Russell
Henry K. Frothingham
Hamilton A. Hill
Leverett Saltonstall
Timothy T. Sawyer
Granite Lodge
Gaston de Lahune Lafayette
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
J. Collins Warren
Henry Lee
Benjamin A. Gould
Roger Wolcott
Charles F. Adams
Arthur Amory
William 8. Appleton
Edward T. Barker
Joshua F. Rodfish
Edward Brooks
T. Quincy Browne
Charles R. Codman
Uriel H. Crocker
Abram E. Cutter
Arthur L. Devens
F. Gordon Dexter
Henry H. Edes
William Endicott, Jr
William Everett
Charles F. Fairbanks
Thomas G. Frothingham
Samuel A. Green
Edward E. Hale
George 8. Hale
John Homans
James F. Hunnewell
John Chester Inches
Henry F. Jenks
John Lathrop
Amory A. Lawrence
Charles R. Lawrence
John
Henry Walker
Lucius H. Warren
Thomas J. Whidden
Henry B. Woods
Andrew C. Fearing, Jr
Association
George 8
Curtis
Cavallade
Fayette
Dedh
Heustis
Smith Kenney wedding at M M Kenney home
Miss Georgie R Kenney and Ernest L Smith of Orleans wed in an elegant ceremony at 36 East Cottage Street. A silver gray silk gown adorned the bride as guests, including Captain John S Kernfiey and many locals, attended a large reception with over fifty gifts. The couple plan to reside with friends after September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Kenney
East Cottage Street
Georgie R. Kenney
Ernest L. Smith
Orleans
John 8. Kernfiey
Engine 8
Roxbury
M. L. Sullivan
Wallace A. Smith
Fire threats theater and homes on Third Avenue in New York
A blaze at H. R. Jacobs's Third Avenue Theatre near Thirtieth Street spread fear for adjoining houses. Firemen quickly contained the flames with water streams, limiting loss to about 109000 dollars despite the danger to residents and property in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. R. Jacobs
Third Avenue Theatre
Thirtieth
Thirty-first Streets
Vera Cocatl
Hudson minister hints at future five church youth center
The Rev A J Racklif fe, Hudson Parkhurst, in a Hudson sermon yesterday, expressed hope that a future time would see a place of five churches serving as a suitable venue to bring up boys and girls. The American Wringer Company at 13 and 15 Broadway extension is mentioned in the same item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
A. J. Rackliffe
Parkhurst
The
American Wringer Company
Broadway
City, Manufac
Electric Car Strikes Man as He Tries to Jump Off
Max Litzman, a German immigrant, was knocked from a Grove Hall streetcar on the Dover Washington corner. A fender strike and a wheel crash fractured his skull as the car slowed to turn. Ambulance delays were blamed before he was taken to City Hospital where doctors called the injury a compound skull fracture with poor survival odds. Conductor and motorman from Grove Hall line No 1927 were named, with no apparent fault assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Litzman
Litzman
Grove Hall
Dover
Washington Streets
Columbia Theatre
George A. Messer
Michael J. Gately
Fire destroys Deacon Goodall place barn at Westboro
At midnight a fire burned the Deacon Goodall place barn in Westboro destroying two horses wagons harness and hay and grain. The house furniture largely survived. Firefighters from two miles away could not save the buildings due to lack of water. Owner Michael E Lyons unaware until neighbors alerted. The incident is suspected arson with losses around 2306 to 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Putnam
Westboro
Deacon Goodall
Michael E. Lyons
Lawyer Baury arraigned on forgery charges in Superior Court
Alfred L. Baury, recently arrested in New York for alleged forgery and brought back to the city, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Sheldon. He pleaded not guilty with bail set at 1200 dollars. T. W. Proctor appears for the defendant. The indictment stems from a 154.61 dollar check dated March 20 from the Massachusetts National Bank payable to John P. Amory and purportedly signed by John Lovell and endorsed by John P. Amory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Baury
New York
Superior Criminal Court
Sheldon
T. W. Proctor
Massachusetts National Bank
John P. Amory
John Lovell
Death of Captain Joel Nickerson Prominent South Dennis figure
South Dennis reports the death of Captain Joel Nickerson aged 82 at his home this morning. A longtime grape grower and wine producer with a renowned cellar, he leaves two sons Joel Nickerson of New York and Captain Isaiah Nickerson of the steamer Herman Winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dennis
Joel Nickerson
New York
Isaiah Nickerson
Herman Winter
Thayer says no talk of Fitchburg railroad lease
Keene New Hampshire June 17 Ed ward C Thayer a large stockholder and director in the Fitchburg railroad says he has not heard any talk of leasing the line and believes there is no strong desire to lease the road Other stockholders hope for better times and for earnings above four percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene, N. H
Edward C. Thayer
Fitchburg Railroad
Fitchburg
Expressmen's League thanks Police for new street squad
At a June 12 meeting the Expressmen's League board voted to extend thanks to the Board of Police Commissioners for creating and enforcing a street squad to aid travel. Secretary B J. Emlily notes Captain Evans and his corps have benefited express interests and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Board of Management
Expressmen's League
Board of Police Commissioners
Evans
Ae Seeerny
J. Emllly
Mrs Kregerman’s Need Grows as Baby Fades in Heat
A Post report chronicles Mrs Louis J Kregerman at 22 Oneida Street in dire poverty after desertion. She lies ill in a hot attic as her 15 month old baby weakens, unable to feed or care for the other two young children. A Hebrew society weighs moving the older children to an institution while the paper seeks swift aid to save the baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Kregerman
Oneida Street
Post
Firecracker fires spark across East Boston blocks
A series of small fires sparked by firecrackers broke out across East Boston. Alarms from several boxes report blazes on awnings roofs and buildings at 29 Meridian street 309 Harrison avenue % West Fifth Street 66 Winship street 141 Sumner street 16 Fuld er street 33 Wheeler street 42 Barton street with limited damage and quick extinguishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar P. Lewis
Meridian Street
Boston
Harrison Avenue
John T. Shea
West Fifth Street
Abigail W. Twombly
Hook and Ladder No
Winship Street
Brighton
Sumner Street
Fulder Street
James Tenders
Wheeler Street
Barton Street
West End
Gilbert's Trial Monday In Dorchester Murder Case
The trial of Angus D. Gilbert for the murder of Alice Sterling in Savin Hill Dorchester is set for Monday. Judges Dunbar and Sheldon will preside with a panel of 155 jurors drawn from 120 venire plus traverse jurors. Government counsel include Attorney-General Knowlton and ADA Sughrue. defense counsel are W. W. Doherty and J. E. Leach. The case is expected to finish within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus D. Gilbert
Little Alice Sterling
Savin Hill
Dorchester
Dunbar
Sheldon
Superior Criminal Court
Knowlton
Sughrue
W. W. Doherty
J. E. Leach
Ringling Bros Band Elevates Circus To Expo Scale In Boston
The Ringling Bros touring program features a sixty piece Liberati Band as an integral part of the spectacle. Boston audiences will see a concerted musical adjunct to the circus and animal acts, aimed at placing the show among top amusement enterprises. Opening day approaches with strong local anticipation at Huntington Avenue grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Bros
Liberati
Huntington Avenue Grounds
New England Amateur Press Association Holds Nineteenth Convention
The nineteenth NEAPA convention opened yesterday at 10 a m in the United States Hotel. Officers elected for the next year include Susan B Rob bins president O T Pratt second vice president George H Fitz official editor Joseph O Gorman secretary Flora Atwood treasurer Truman J Spencer board members A W Dennis David P Hurlburt and J F Morton Jr. In the afternoon members toured Keith's Theatre then a 7 pm banquet followed at the United States Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Amateur Press Association
United States
Susan B. Robbins
Abington
O. T. Pratt
Dover
George H. Fitz
Chelsea
Joseph O’gorman
Roxbury
Flora Atwood
Truman J. Spencer
New Britain
Conn
Fifty seventh Regiment holds twenty ninth reunion at Quinsigamond Park
The Fifty seventh Regiment gathered at Quinsigamond Park in Worcester on June 17 for its twenty ninth reunion with about one hundred attendees including veterans families. Officers elected include President Captain John Anderson U S S Worcester, vice presidents BE D McFarland George H Bingham H H Paine Henry Classen, quartermaster George E Priest, sergeant Major C Q Loud, and finance committee members Captain C H Pinkham John B May and J C Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Fiftyseventh Regiment
Quinsigamond Park
John Anderson
U. 8 S. AL
BE. D. McFarland
George H. Bingham
Marlboro
H. H. Paine
Palmer
Henry Classen
Fitchburg
George E. Priest
Watertown
C. Q. Loud
Northboro
C. H. Pinkham
John B. May
Lynn
J. C. Sullivan
Harmonia Gesanverein hosts annual netistungfest in West Roxbury
Dedham June 17 The Harmonia Gesanverein held its annual netistungfest at its hall on Rockland Street West Roxbury near the Dedham line. The hall was crowded with guests from Boston and Roxbury turn sections. The exhibition featured high order turning vaulting and notable violin and clarinet solos amid dancing in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Harmonia- Gesanverein
Rockland Street
West Roxbury
Gus Whittenhauser
Boston
E.A. Heers
Roxbury
Louis Smith
Herman
Cys
Haldigung der Turnerei
Union Jack Up Causes Linden Stir Over Flags
Captain Charles E. Calkins of the yacht Pastime hoisted a Union Jack Sunday morning, asserting a right under international law to fly his country’s flag. Neighbors denounced the act as insult to the United States. police protection was sought and the flag was later hauled down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Signal Corps
Post
Linden
United States
Calkins
P. G. Poole
Fenwick Avenue
Mrs. Pole
Fort
Mr. Calkins
Nova Scotia
Herald
Chief Burleigh
Provinces
Old Colony Trust Forecloses on Allentown Traction Mortgage
The Old Colony Trust Company of Boston filed foreclosure on a $200,000 mortgage against the Allen town and Lehigh Valley Traction Company and allied firms in Allentown Pennsylvania this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Colony Trust Company
Allentown
Penn
Old Colony Trust Company of
Boston
Allentown and
Lehigh Valley Traction Company
Earthquake Damage Hits Mombassa Mosques in Zanzibar
Six shocks of earthquake were felt at Mombassa on Saturday causing notable damage to buildings including several mosques. There were no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanzibar
Mombassa
RoDick House Leased for Opening July Fourth
Bar Harbor Missouri reports the Ro dick House, the largest cenere, has been leased to A. W. Bee and will open on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Rodick
A. W. Bee
Daisy wedding ties Warren, Wentworth in Waltham
Miss Gertrude Warren and Mr. Fred Kelley Wentworth wed at Asbury Temple with ten bridesmaids, ushers, and a 300 guest reception. The ceremony featured Lohengrin's bridal march, lemon silk gown for the maid of honor, and vows performed by Rev. Luther Freeman. They will reside on Main Street after a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wentworth
Charles Wentworth
Highland Street
Wentworth
W. F. Warren
Main Street
Waltham
Death Before Prison Lynn Man Found Dead at Home
Ira C. Abbott aged 55 of 6 Brook Street was found dead with his head in a tub of water. Abbott had been arrested June 3 on assault charges involving two young colored girls and was held for the grand jury. He died after consuming poison earlier and a subsequent attempt to end his life. Abbott, a widower and shoe trimmer, had shown morose behavior since his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Ira C. Abbott
Brook Street
Abbott
Pinkham
Tremont Temple Picnic Ends With Silver Medals
The Tremont Temple Sabbath school held its annual picnic on June 17 with about 1000 attendees. Teams Jameson and Boyd clashed in a 20 to 10 game, followed by a family dinner for 800. Winners received silver medals for events including races, tug of war, and wheelbarrow races, led by Raymond Earle and Edith Clifford in multiple categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Jameson Vs
Boyd
Hardy
C. Pigott
William Angell
Raymond Earle
Edith Clifford
Etta Mills
Louis Wilmott
Flossie’ Dunn
Little Ones
Flossie Dunn
Fight Over Drinks In Lynn Leaves Dozen Injured
June 17. In the lower Blosfell Street area a large street fight involving about twelve people broke out late this afternoon. Police found a crowd and reported injuries after neighbors said the dispute began over paying for drinks. Two men suffered severe head wounds hidden by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Blos- 50m
Bail set at four thousand for Annie Brewer
In Salem Superior Court Judge Lilley fixed bail at 4000 for Annie A M Brewer convicted last week of manslaughter in the killing of Gideon W Lattimer. District Attorney Moody had no objections and Brewer has been in Salem jail since two days after the shooting awaiting release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Superior Court
Lilley
James H. Sisk
Lynn
Annie A. M. Brewer
Gideon W. Lattimer
Moody
Miss Brewer
Fire Devastates Greenville Business District
A large fire engulfed the rear of Mozart's and surrounding dining buildings in Greenville Ohio on June 17. Authorities call it incendiary as thieves looted shops during the blaze and the estimated loss reaches 255000 dollars with 50000 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Mozart
Oscar Must Serve in London Trial Refusal
The Attorney General refused Sir Edward Clarke's application to release Wilde, citing a defective indictment under which he was tried. The ruling ends the bid for clemency or new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Clarke
Wilde
M Laughlin Extortion Sentence Postponed in New York
Police Inspector William W. McLaughlin was found guilty of extortion by a jury on June 8 in Oyer and Terminer. Before Judge Barrett the defense moved for a new trial, which was denied. sentencing proceeded with the judge presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wiliam W. McLaughlin
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Barrett
McLaughlin
E. C. James
Ett
Ore theft claims shake Colorado mines big time
Denver June 17 The Golden Fleece and other Colorado mines report multi year ore thefts by a professional band. The Victor mine discharged all workers and hired a new crew under tight surveillance after losses and mismatched surface returns prompted suspicions of night thefts of high value ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Golden Fleece
Colorado
Bonanza
Della S
Mollie Gibson
Argentum Juniata
Aspen
Victor
Pike’s Peak
Cripple Creek
O Brien Files Bankruptcy Statement in Libel Case
William O'Brien lodges in London Bankruptcy Court a response to a receiving order tied to failure to pay a judgment won by Patrick A Chance M P. He lists $8075 in liabilities and $70 in assets and says debts arose entirely for the Irish national movement with party funds deemed responsible and attachable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William O’brien
Bankruptcy Court
Patrick A. Chance
M. P
Irish National Party
Standish Monument Association Elects Officers at Meeting
South Duxbury June 17 The annual meeting of the Standish Monument Association elected officers for the coming year with Hon H J Boardman of Boston as president and Hon Elijah A Morse of Canton as vice president. Several new members were voted in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Duxbury
Standish Monument Association
Myles Standish House
H. J. Boardman
Boston
Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Massachusetts
New England
A. H. Rice
C. F. Adams
W. E. Chandler
W. H. Haile
H. G. Allen
W. H. Colcord
Thomas Alden
Thomas F. Temple
E. J. V. Huiginn
Ware
George W. Wright
George Bradford
W. J. Wright
J. Myles Standish
J. S.loring
T. 8. Lockwood
F. H. Palmer
C. C. Richmond
Arthur Lord
M. P. Parker
Myles Standish
J. B. Hollis
George E. McNiell
Association
Bank Sneak Caught in Worcester Robbery
A man using the name William Stetson was seized after a creamery till robbery by a young employee and later identified by Inspector O Day as Watt Jones alias Stetson alias Simpson alias Comstock, a known bank sneak who escaped from a St Louis jail in October 1891 and is held for the August term of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
William Stetson
O'Day
Watt Jones
Stetson
Simpson
Comstock
Jones
St. Louis
Dedham Man Charged With Knife Assault
Michael L. Galla sher was held on $600 bond after being charged in Dedham with assault with a knife on Maurice Seery in East Dedham Saturday night. The case will be presented to the Norfolk grand jury in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Michael L. Gallasher
Maurice Seery
East Dedham
Norfolk
Brigham Injuries From Runaway Reported Serious
William H. Brigham chairman of the Hudson Board of Selectmen and former Representative suffered three fractures after a runaway Friday evening and there is fear the sciatic nerve was injured.
North Shore Sees Strong Weekend Visitor Turnout At Crescent Beach
On the North Shore crowds flocked to Crescent Beach with over 2000 visitors at Beachmont and Winthrop. The day featured family groups, beachgoers from all classes, boat activity from the Winthrop Yacht Club, and no arrests. A Wanthant races finished with Captain Bill Daly Jr. and the Satanic won again. The Farragut Social and Athletic Club opened its doors to celebrate a festive day on Railroad Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore
Crescent Beach
Beachmont
Waltham Club
Winthrop
Frank Harris
Cottage Park
William Macdonald
Board Off Health
Bunker Hill
Pleasan
Railroad Avenue
James B Murphy Found Dead At His Bar
The body of James B Murphy 55 was found hanging from a beam in the loft of his Chapel street bar in Nonantum shortly before 9 am. He had been in ill health. his wife had died and business pressures weighed on him. He leaves three children and extensive Newtonville Nonantum real estate holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Street
Nonantum
Michael Barry
Stearns
Murphy
Watertown
Chapel Streets
Newtonville
Hon J E Dawley Dies at 79 in Fall River
The Hon Joseph E Dawley aged 79 was buried after a funeral attended by many notables. A former State Senator he shifted from Free Soil to Republican with the party’s rise. He served as Fall River first court clerk and later worked as a Boston Custom House inspector for about sixteen years. He also built a successful coin collection business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Joeseph E. Dawley
Republican Party
Boston
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New York Theatre
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NEW England Amateur Press
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Bar Harbor Hotel
Gertrude Warren
Fred Kelley Wentworth
I. C. Abbott
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Oscar
M’laughlin
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Band OF Professionals
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Standish Monument Officers
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James B. Murphy
J. E. Dawley
Meriam
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Mra
Faseline
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Ee Ae Int Treat
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Chamberlin
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Réasidence
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Norfolk Downs
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Hancock Street
Perth
Harvard Street
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