Christians Unite to Defend Mrs. Eddy at Large Meeting
A Christian Science gathering on Falmouth Street draws 1200 attendees to rebut a Chicago Inter Ocean claim that Mrs. Eddy is dead and impersonated. Judge Hanna chairs, Senator Morse attends, and Rev Crane’s remarks are challenged with evidence of Mrs. Eddy’s continued healing ministry and lack of medication.
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Falmouth Street
Chicago
S. J. Hanna
Mary Baker Eddy
Charles A. Crane
East
Boston
Eddy
Mrs. Eddy
God
Crane
England
Frederic
Boston Press
Beccause
Pond Authority
William A. Morse
Morse
Wiliam A. Morse
Charities A. Clare
Wddy
Let’s Get Married Alarm Clocks and More at New Store
An old Boston ad touts alarm clocks for 65 cents and glasses for 1 dollar. It claims exclusive watches, Australian gold rings made on site, and two hour custom rings. Also advertises watch repairs and a wide clock glass selection with free eye tests from 11 to 1.
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Hanover Street
Wilson’s
Boston
Nyhan Douglass Wedding in Roxbury at St Joseph’s
Miss Adelaide A Nyhan became the bride of John J Douglass a Ward 2 East Boston representative in a Roxbury ceremony at St Joseph’s Church. The groom a Democrat legislator lawyer known for supporting the Post telephone bill and a Boston College alum with further Georgetown University study.
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Roxbury
St. Joseph’'s Church
Adelaide A. Nyhan
John J. Douglass
Boston
Douglass
Boston College
Georgetown University
Thompson Crosby Wedding at Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Florence Archibald Crosby wed W Harry Thompson at Clarendon Street Baptist Church amid decorations and a large guest list. A reception followed at 167 West Brookline Street with family members from Boston, Hebron, Nashua and Worcester in attendance. ceremony included cousin Harry A Spinney as giver and a quartet providing music.
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Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Florence Archibald Crosby
W. Harry Thompson
West Brookline Street
Harry A. Spinney
N. Smith
Nashua
N. H
Mary Crosby
Hebron
N. S
Edna Corning
Helen Wright
Blanche Tilton
Gertrude Beatrice Wright
Mary Porter Mitchell
Messrs
Edward L. Prescott
H. Gordon McDougal
Carrolls
Aronson Slutzky Wedding at Minot Hall in June
Miss Dora Mildred Slutzky and Mr. Harry H Aronson wed at Minot Hall with Rabbi Margolis and Rabbi Kaplan officiating. The bride wore white satin, attended by Miss Dora Pinkofsky. best man was William Slutzky. Ushers included several Slutzky and Aronson relatives. The couple plan a Boston home after an extended trip.
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Minot Hall
Dora Mildred Slutzky
Harry H. Ayronson
Moses H. Margolis
8. Kaplan
Aronson
Pioneer Clothing Company
Dora Pinkofsky
William Slutzky
Messrs
John Slutzky
John
Slutzky
Samuel Silverstein
Max Aronson
Jack Lyons
M. Rostosky
Philip Pinkey
Raife A. Moses
Mrs. Aronson
Boston
City Council Visit to Warships Sparks Mayor Rift
A semi official City Council outing to visit the North Atlantic squadron stirred controversy as Councilmen Watson Cuddy and Linnehan arranged to use the Vigilant, later blocked by Mayor Quincy. They then sought the Guardian for boat service prompting public grumbling and contested authority.
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Pepe Eee LE
Watson
Cuddy
Linnehan
Board of Health
Quincy
Admiral Sampson
Constitution Wharf
Committee of Arrangements
Linehan
City Hall
Dixon’s senatorial bid eyed by local figures
Gallivan Cuddy and Donovan prepare a preliminary range on Dixon's senatorial aspirations. An arrangement committee of the ship bh and PES LE Ship bh sent notices to city government members about a visit to the warships Vigilant. The Board of Health denied official City Council authority for the visit.
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Gallivan
Cuddy
Donovan
Dixon
EERE
GR Df
PES LE Ship
United States
Board of Health
Postum as a wholesome coffee substitute promising benefits
The letter describes a shift from coffee to Postum Four Coffee from Battle Creek Michigan. A Pueblo Colorado family uses it to calm nerves and stomach issues, noting improved energy, flavor, and satisfaction. The writer M M Yates Goshen Indiana endorses prolonged boiling for best taste and nourishment.
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Pueblo
Col
Battle Creek
Michigan
M. M. Yates
Goshen
Ind
Boston City Council trip to warships faced obstacles
The piece notes the City Council's visit to the North Atlantic squadron was hindered by the Mayor but 27 members and guests were ferried to the ships with Police Board help. Alderman Dixon organized cigars and hospitality, while critics question the Mayor's motives and potential campaign gains with guests like George Fred Williams and Williams McNary present aboard the Guardian.
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Dixon
Boston
Board of Strategy
George Fred Williams
William S.mcnary
John B. Moran
The
Guardian
Alderman Dixon
Watson
Linehan
Cuddy
Lydon
Martin
Eddy
Brauer
Hickey Doherty
Turnbull
Gibbons
Bennett O’brien
Stone
Stockton
Stevens
Chamberlain
McDonald
McInerney
Doyle
Howard
Mildren
Hibbard
W. J. Donovan
James Gallivan
Flanagan
Mahoney
McQueeney
Norton
Timothy E. McCarthy
Hough Appears at Dover Bank With Cash Debit Mess
Harry Hough former assistant cashier of the Cocheco National Bank arrives at the bank building to help straighten the books with Bank Examiner Carroll. Sheriff Hayes and Attorney General Hastman discuss serving the arrest warrant for embezzlement of 33600 from the savings bank. The warrant will not be served until after federal authorities finish with him. United States Marshal Bugsner Nute had previously supervised Hough in Boston and returned home to Farmington.
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Dover
N. H
Harry Hough
Cocheco National Bank
Carroll
Hough
Hayes
Hastman
Savings Bank
United States
Bugsner
Nute
Boston
Farmington
Lynching of Daniel Patrick Near Scranton
Daniel Patrick, a young Black man accused of assaulting Miss Bessie Ireland, was captured near Scranton Mississippi and jailed. A mob stormed the Scranton jail at 2 am, overpowered Sheriff Moon, obtained Patrick’s confession, and hanged him from an oak tree by the depot, then fired on his body as he hung, ending his life within minutes.
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Mobile
Ala
Daniel Patrick
Bessie Ireland
Scranton
Miss
Moon
Patrick
Fires Sweep Livermore Falls Burning 380 Buildings
A June 21 blaze in Livermore Falls Me destroyed nearly 380 buildings with losses estimated at 80 000 to 100 000 leaving many families homeless. The fire started in a Main street barn and was blamed on tramps spreading southward across the block. Firefighters struggled as lines failed and multiple structures including stores offices and tenements burned. one man was hurt by falling glass and the bank survived despite repeated flare ups. A separate arson attempt was noted at Chisolm Tuesday night.
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Livermore Falls
Main Street
J. W. Eaton
Sharaf Brothers
Qn Tenement
R. C. Boothby
J. G. Ham
Richmond
Chisolm
Williams Denies Massachusetts Democratic Leadership Threats
George F. Williams touts his Massachusetts Democratic strength from Chicago and says no real opposition exists to his leadership. He dismisses rumors of dissension among leaders and rejects claims of plots by figures such as Slattery, Stone, and Callahan while asserting the party unity and silver sentiment support.
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Massachusetts
Chicago
Bryan
Boston
Massachusetts Democracy
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Williams
Boston Machine
Edward J. Slattery
Boston Leader
Slattery
W. B. Stone
Springfield
Stone
Christopher T. Callahan
Callahan
Williams Claim Sparks Democratic Delegates Vote
Springfield dispatch June 21 reports strong belief that Mr Williams’s declaration may prevail and that Bryan deserves the nomination. The bitterness over the money issue in 1896 could make Democrats hesitate to back any candidate who did not keep faith in 96. Four delegates at large likely to align with Williams’s views.
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Springfield
Williams
Bryan
Patrick D. Kilroy
Whitman Defeats Ware For State Tennis Championship
Whitman the United States champion defeated Leo Ware at Longwood courts in a state title match. The match started Tuesday with Ware leading two sets to one before a storm suspended play. On Wednesday Whitman rallied from three games to win three straight games to take the fourth set and claim the championship.
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Leo Ware
Malcolm D. Whitman
United States
Longwood Courts
Ware
Whitman
Monument Beach Fire Destroys Boat Shops and Boats
A major blaze at Monument Beach destroyed the Howland & Co boat shop and the Delano boat house, with several smaller buildings. The Phinney shop was minorly damaged, and two Boston owned catboats Hero and Nakomis were heavily damaged or destroyed. Total losses estimate 160 to 15,099 dollars with insurance unclear.
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Boston
Howland & Co
Eighth Must Do Into Camp Eighth Must Do Into Camp
Eighth Regiment M V M holds meeting at headquarters Col oniel Pew presiding with General Bancroft present. He says State duty required this year and that South Framingham camp must be ready by August. Officers ordered to requisition clothing arms and equipment and recruit efforts encouraged.
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Bancroft
Loubet Quandary as Bourgeois Agrees to Stay
Paris June 21 After a late interview with M Loubet Bourgeois agreed to remain in Paris and assist until a new ministry forms He urges Waldeck Rousseau to resume the task The Chamber lobby hints Delcasse will not take responsibility and Waldeck Rousseau may be invited though Jean Sarrien as premier is also discussed.
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Paris
M. Loubet
M. Bourgeois
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Chamber of Deputies
M. Delcasse
Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Jean Sarrien
Somerville Board Reports Grade Crossing Costs
Alderman Tarbox presented the committee report on abolishing Fitchburg railroad crossings in Somerville with an estimated total cost of 800000 to 1000000 dollars and city share of 10 percent. The Boston and Maine southern division costs are undetermined. An advise to appoint a cost commission and petitions to the Supreme Court were adopted.
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Somerville
Boston & Maine Railroad
Finance Committee
Supreme Court
Uneeda Referenced Phrase Sparks Alternate View
A historical note cites the phrase Uneeda in a discussion of slang or branding usage, highlighting how its popularity influenced language and consumer references of the era.
President McKinley Averts Panic On Train Stop Tour
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley halt at Adams for a rest visit as crowds greet them with cheers. Children wave flags at Fairfield and Russell, towns decorate stations, and a baby is presented for greeting. The couple plans quiet days at the Home Market Club host’s residence with a possible corner stone ceremony next week.
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McKinley
Cortelyou
M. A. Dignam
Lawrence
Fairfield
Russell
Huntington
Chester
Middlefield
Becket
Washington
Hysdale
Crane
Dalton
North Adams Junction
Greenfield
Pittsfiel
Mrs. McKinley
Mr. Plunkett
Adams
Coltsville
Berkshire
Cheshire
Maple Grove
Mr. McKinley
Plunkett
Home Market Club
Long
Miss Elizabeth Ingersoll Weds Dr Chester W Billings
A stylish Springfield wedding took place at the South Congregational Church as Miss Elizabeth Martin Ingersoll daughter of James C Ingersoll wed Dr Chester W Billings of the United States Marine Hospital service New York City Dr Philip S Moxom presided with the ring ceremony A small reception followed Grace McKinley of Mt Holyoke College attended bearing messages from the presidential party including congratulations from the President
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Springfield
South Congregational Church
Elizabeth Martin Ingersoll
James C. Ingersoll
Chester W. ©. Billings
United States Marine Hospital Service
New York City
Philip S. Moxom
Grace McKinley
Mt. Holyoke College
American Bar Delights Aristocrats At London Bazaar
Princess Louise opened the Char ing Cross Hospital bazaar in Albert Hall. Mrs James Brown Potter and the Marchioness of Anglesey dispensed cocktails at the American bar as patriotic American women offered items valued in the thousands of pounds. Mme Melba performed as a highlight.
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London
Princess Louise
Charing Cross Hospital
Albert Hall
James Brown Potter
Marchioness of
Anglesey
Mackay
Ronalds
Robinson Weds Bettina Williams in Dorchester Home
Francis Walter Robinson son of Ben Robinson of the Boston Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance Company married Bettina Diletta Williams at the couple’s new Dorchester home 15 Thetford Avenue. Rev. Charles Fy Ddle officiated the Unitarian ceremony. A reception followed and a short wedding tour began.
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Francis Walter Robinson
Ben Robinson
Boston Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Bettina Diletta Williams
Sarah J. Williams
Thetford Avenue
Dorchester
Charles Fy Ddle
Unitarian Church
Dressing mishap sends Minnie Lookind to hospital
Mrs Minnie Lookind aged 48 of 10 Hammond Street tripped on her dress while crossing Shawe Mut Avenue about 9 p m last evening and broke her left wrist. She was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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Minnie Lookind
Hammond Street
Shawemut Avenue
City
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MR. Crane
Mina
Massachusetts Avenue
Charles A, Crane
Hunter
Hse Hunter Rye
Baltimore
Wellington A. Hardy
Broad Street
Mass
Nyhan
Thompson
Grosby
Jerry
Mayer
Post
North Atlantic Squadron
Ensign Bennett
Quin- Niggems
the Guardian
Durgin
Spain
Dever
Babbitt
Health Board
Pillsbury
Gallop’s Island
Jerry” Watson
Alabama
John Duncan
New York
MR. Williams
MR. Slattery
A. Marx
Albany, N. Y
kKvecareve “Rade
Mark Segatered
Sterling RK Remedy ¢ Company
Montreal
al Ar
Monument Beach
Loubet
Uneeda
Miss M’kinley
Mrs. Potter
Beecham’s
Et Drug Stores
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