Rockefeller Backed Watertown Auto Factory Eyes 30 Cars Daily
John D. Rockefeller reportedly funds a Watertown automobile plant aiming to produce thirty carriages daily. The move pits Rockefeller against Joe Leiter, Richard Croker, and the Columbia Automobile Company as the Stanley firm and Automobile Company of America expand, with leadership including A. L. Barber and John Brisben Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Angel
Watertown
Joe Leiter
Richard Croker
Columbia Automobile Company
Standard Oil
Automobile Company of America
A. L. Barber
New Yorker
John Brisben Walker
The
Cosmopolitan
F. I
F. O. Stanley
Newton
Rockefeller
Boston
Columbia Company
the Post
Stanley Dry Plate Company
Walker
Post
France
England
Germany
F. E. Stanley
Automobile Company
New York
Lowell Editor Not Guilty In Boston Ad Case
Judge Bond quashed the Lowell Mail editor's complaint Friday morning in East Cambridge. The case rested on publishing liquor dealer ads in Lowell, a no-license city, with the outcome clearing the editor of charges.
Sunday Services at Roxbury and Various Churches
A list of Sunday services across Roxbury Presby terian and multiple Boston churches. It notes times, pastors, topics, and special events including the Second in a series at Roxbury, Batist and Congregational listings, and details for Union Hall lectures and evangelistic meetings.
Chief Red Man Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
T. D. Tanner a prominent Red Man and former journal clerk of the Saranac Tribe Easton was arrested for embezzling 1108 dollars from tribe funds. Bail set at 1600 dollars. Tanner served in the United States great council and is known nationally.
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Easton
Penn
T. D. Tanner
United States
Saranac Tribe of
Tanner
Great Council of the
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Fireworks Factory Fire Injures Employee in Weymouth
A noon blast at FE S Hunt & Sons fireworks factory on Broad Street caused major damage to building No 4 and destroyed about 20000 feet of fuse. Fuse operator Hugh Curry leaped from a second floor window suffering facial and hand injuries. Estimated loss is around 1200 dollars with no insurance.
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Weymouth
FE. S. Hunt & Sons
Broad Street
Hugh Curry
Alger Declares Against Concentration of Wealth
Chicago June 23 Secretary Alger declares opposition to wealth concentration and monopoly control. He argues direct people’s elections for U S Senators would curb political intrigue and strengthen democracy, as Governor Pingree supported. He notes Senator Burrows will back McMillan’s re election efforts.
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Chicago
Alger
Senate
Pingree
United States
Burrows
McMillan
Cambridge Lawn Fete Hosts Olympic Club Dance
The Olympic Social Club held a lawn party at 44 Webster Avenue Cambridgeport hosted by Emerton Martin. About 24 youths danced and enjoyed intermission refreshments with a cake walk as the highlight. grounds were festooned and illuminated, departing near morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Martin
Webster Avenue
Cambridgeport
Olympic Social Club
Emerton Martin
Uneeda Biscuit Introduces Freshness Revolution
Advertisement touts Uneeda Biscuit as exceptionally fresh with new 5 cent packages. It claims crackers emerge “as fresh as the morning dew” and urges shoppers to buy at all grocers. The copy asserts no imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uneeda
Uneedas
Police Puzzle Grows in Saugus Murder Inquiry
June 2 police chief Thompson leads a renewed search in the Herring road woods with no firmer clues. Lynn authorities were not engaged today. Walden Pond remains a potential next-step target if invited.
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Saugus
Thompson
Lynn
Herring Road Woods
Marshal Burckes
Walden Pond
Post
Girl Wins 12250 for Lost Leg in Court Ruling
Ruth E Hyde of Preston Connecticut aged nine yesterday recovered 12250 from the New England Railroad Company in the United States Circuit Court for the loss of a leg. The accident occurred June 25 1898 at Danielson Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth E. Hyde
Preston
Conn
New England Railroad Company
United States
Danielson
Eddyists Crank Letter From Rev Charles A Crane
The Rev Charles A Crane of East Boston defends his Eddyism critique in a letter to the Post disputing Judge Hanna on Mrs Eddy and medicine. He cites physicians and authority, accuses Eddyists of misrepresentation, and explains the Epworth Leagues prompted the address.
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Charles A. Crane
Boston
Post
Nseddy
Judge Hanna
Hanna
Mrs. Eddy
Jie
Poston
Dr. Eddy
Morse
Epworth Leagues
Eight Hour Day Gains Ground In Cambridge Plumber Union
Cambridge master plumbers voted unanimously for an eight hour day after months of agitation. Journeymen had meetings and set July 1 as a deadline to reach agreement. A joint committee from both sides has agreed, and the new system will soon take effect in about twenty five shops with fifty union members.
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Cambridge
Vaughn Case Deliberations in Middlesex Superior Court
The Vaughn case proceeding in Middlesex Superior Court at East Cambridge went to the jury just before adjournment yesterday. Between 5 and 6 pm the jury returned with a sealed verdict to be announced Monday. The defendants Robert and Olan Vaughn faced assault charges against a Lowell police officer.
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Vaughn
Middlesex Superior Court
East Cambridge
Robert
Olan Vaughn
Lowell
Boston & Albany to Adirondacks Sleeping Car Route
Beginning Friday June 30 and every Monday Wednesday and Friday in July and August a sleeping car runs Boston to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid on the 3 p m train arriving about 7 30 next morning at the mountain resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston
Saranac Lake
Lake Placid
Nantasket Hotelmen Face Liquor Charge Hearings
At Hingham Second District Court on June 23 attorneys for Nantasket hotel operators argued over liquor licenses as raids on June 17 are reviewed. Watch and Ward Society led by B B Johnson pressed for penalties, while Hull officials prepare July 1 license renewals amid debate over conduct under licenses.
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Hingham
Boston
Collingwood
Nantasket
Second District Court
Plymouth County
Kelley
Mel’ Adams
Messrs. Turner & Howard
J. O. Burdett
D. O. Wade
Ocean View
Walter L. Bouve
John D. Coyle
Weymouth
George Smith
Taylor's Inn
Joe’’ Lannon
Fairhaven
Tom Buttermore
Sweeney and Burns
Putnam
B. B. Johnson
Watch and Ward Society
Hull
Hotels cut staff as beach crowds wane amid no drink rule
Opposing counsel argue no law backs the argument while hotels shed many chefs through July 1. Public avoidance of the beach without drink service leads to large job losses, with over 300 workers displaced.
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Eral
Whist and Dancing At City Point Social in South Boston
The Somerset Associates held an open air whist party and dance at City Point last evening attended by about 200 people including district political leaders. Whist ran from 8 30 to 10 with prizes won by Thomas Kelley, John Jones, Miss Norah White, and Miss Annie Buckley. dancing continued until midnight. Notables present included Thomas W. Flood, Joseph A. Conry, Alderman O Toole, Joseph Norton, W L McNary, John Baldwin, and many elected officials, along with numerous residents and guests listed in attendance.
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Somerset Associates
South Boston
City Point
Thomas *K
Erle
H. Kelley
John Jones
Norah White
Annie Buckley
Thomas W. Flood
Joseph A. Conry
Frank J. O’toole
Joseph J. Norton
W. L. McNary
John E. Baldwin
Joseph T. Lyons
Daniel V. McIsaacs
Daniel J. Gleason
Lizzie Piller
Annia Haley
Margaret Fay
Julia Piller
Patrick Carroll
Bennett
William Martin
George Flynn
John J. Twoomey
Bradley
George H. Donohoe
James Porter
William Upton
Kittie Conlon
Ella O'Connor
James Buckley
Annie Olson
Timothy Donohoe
Patrick Taylor
Michael Harney
Lydia Russell
Lydia Bateman
Charles Rohan
James Manening
Michael Downing
William Farrell
Richard McQuen
John Dunn
Joseph Ja Sullivan
Philip Leonard
Della Riley
John Callahan
Frank Williams
James Connors
John Connors
Henry Orphan
Margaret Moakler
Kittie ‘Murphy
Mark S. Lally
Thomas J. Barry
Stephen J. Beecher
David Bullekan
John P. Casey
James
Edward L. Logan
Doble Creedon
Public Library committee convenes as largest group yet
The newly elected examining committee of the Public Library met in the trustees room with 32 members, 21 new. A future meeting will elect officers and name sub committees on administration, branches, books, finance, printing and catalogue. Members include Charles Allen, William Apthorp, Alfred Bowditch, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Charles Allen
Willliam F. Apthorp
Alfred Bowditch
Francis H. Brown
M. D
William Byrne
James C. Davis
Charles F. Donnelly
Joseph D.D. Fallon
Thomas J. Gargan
George A. Gordon
Caledonia Mine Fire Flows On in Halifax
Halifax June 23 The Caledonia mine remains out of control with sections flooding to slow the blaze. Martin’s body has not yet been recovered as efforts continue to contain the fire and locate missing workers.
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Halifax
N. S
Caledonia
Martin
Lynn Man Tries to Commit Death by Suicide
Lynn June 23 Joan Watts a 35 year old shoes maker attempted to take poison by drinking aconite at 20 Chester Avenue his home Physicians at the hospital think they can save his life No cause for the deed given
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Lynn
Joan Watts
Chester Avenue
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John D
Standard Oil King
Presbyterian
Roxbury Presbyterian Church
Unitarian
Boston Common
Berkeley Tremple
Charles A. Dickinson
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Egypt
Page
Jordan
Howard
Sue
Baptist
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Nathan E. Wood
Henry E. Hodge
Ella A. Higginson
America I
Lali
Wm Street
Gospel OF Spirit Return Society
Minnie M. Soule
Assembly Hall
Huntington Avenue
Legion of Honor
Methodist
People's Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
L. H. Dorchester
University of Hard Knocks
Christian
Concord
Tremont Streets
John D. Pickles
Little Wanderers
Pr. Cooper
Epworth League
Tsopm
Knights of Malta
Boston Common Evangelical Alliance
Tree 1
the Walk
Charles Street Mall
Willard T. Perrin
First M. EF. Church
Dorchester
William Thomas Teale
Harvard Congregational Church
Christadelphians
Arcade Hall
Park Square
S. M. Landis
Washington Street
Christ
Charles S. Morris
Nellie Frown Mitchell
Evangelistic Association
New England
Bromfield Street
W. H. Marshall
George E. Knight
Big Chief
Red Men
Cambridge Lawa Fete
Perpetua
Eddyis
Rev
Charles A. Grane
Dio Mas, Eddy Take
Babes
Assats
David Bremner Henderson
Thomas B. Reed
House of Representatives
Scotland
Adirondack Mountains
Nantasket Hotel
Somerset
William P. Hickey
Public Library Committee
Wille
Lynn Man
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