Gubernatorial field expands as Whiting enters race
The Boston era of campaign talk grows as William Whiting of Holyoke confirms candidacy for the Republican nomination. Other figures named include Wolcott Crane and Murray Crane, with Democratic hopes centering on Governor Russell’s successor. Quincy’s name circulates but is deemed unlikely. Matthews favored by insiders.
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Cape
Russell
William Whiting
Holyoke
Whiting
Senate
Congress
Wolcott
Crane
Massachusetts
Murray Crane
Quincy
Josiah Quincy
Matthews
Washington
Boston
Post
Pillsbury
Greenharge
Bart
Walcott
Coveney
Heroes Remembered at Potomac Society Reunion Display
Flags frame a Shuman corner tribute for the twenty fourth reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac. A Farrragut likeness dominates the corner windows with McClellan Meade Burnside Hooker shown in vivid vignettes. A. Shuman & Co. displays public spirit through generous city celebrations as veterans arrive in Boston for the reunion.
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Shuman Corner
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Admiral Farragut
McClellan
Meade
Burnside
Hooker
Boston
Paine's Furniture Announces Midsummer Price Reduction
Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street announces an immediate midsummer price scale. Customers may select during the last days of June at July and August prices, applying to a large stock of goods for exceptional bargains.
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Paine
Furniture Company
Canal> Street
Ex-Mayor E. Wildreth Dies in Worcester at 63
Worcester obituary notes the death of ex mayor E. Wildreth at 9 am aged 63. A Brattleboro native, he had lived in Worcester for 59 years and served in the Legislature in 1872. At his death he sat on the local school board. he is survived by a widow and one son.
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Worcester
E. Wildreth
Brattleboro
Execution by electricity in Asburn jail at noon
John Fitzthum was executed by electricity in the Asburn jail at 12 44 today for the murder on April 7 1892.
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Asburn
N. Y
John Fitzthum
de' * Vehrl
Pardons Granted to Haymarket Aiders by Governor Altgeld
Governor Altgeld pardoned Samuel Fielden Oscar Neebe and Michael Schavab three Anarchists jailed for Haymarket riot complicity on May 4 1886. He argues trial prejudice and criticizes Judge Gary and Police Chief Banfield. Anarchist memorial for Spies Parsons Fischer Lingg and Engel unveiled at Waldheim Cemetery with 2600 attendees.
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Springfield
Altgeld
Samuel Fielden
Oscar Neebe
Michael Schavab
Joliet Penitentiary
Haymarket
Chicago
Gary
Banfield
Spies
Parsons
Fischer
Lingg
Engel
Waldheim
Inquests Find No Fault In Several Street and Rail Accidents
Justice Parmenter and Judges Burke Hardy report no negligence by drivers, railroad crews, or others in multiple deaths. Michael O Neil bicycle fatality on Dudley street May 15. James Lynch hit by train near Natick. Cyrus Carpenter killed April 28 by car horses on Boylston street. Charles Wilson died May 19 while boarding a B and A train. William McClure and Gordon Flowers deaths attributed to careless acts or misfortune. No inquest into Gertrude Eaton.
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Justice Parmenter
Michael T. O’neil
Dudley Street
James Lynch
Natick
Burke
Hyde Park
William Newcomb
Cyrus Carpenter
Boylston Street
Gertrude Eaton
Charles Wilson
Hardy
William McClure
Neponset
Ashmont
Old Colony
Gordon F. Flowers
Readville
Lizzie and Emma Stay in Fall River After Trial
In Fall River on June 26 1907 Charles J Holmes confirms Lizzie and Emma Bordens plan to remain in the city and move to a new home. Bridget Sullivan has had no contact with them since the trial and would not return to the murder house. Lizzie and Emma now live with their sister and housekeeper. a man tends chores at the residence.
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Fall River
Charles J. Holmes
Lizzie
Emma
Second Street
Bridget Sullivan
Borden Sisters
Bridget
Grand Trunk Secures Direct Rail Route To New York
The Reading and Grand Trunk reach an agreement to form a direct all rail link to New York starting August 1. General Manager Burton says the alliance will boost both systems and increase equipment, with connections through Detroit and Wabash and a Lehigh Valley lease at Buffalo. Nickel from Sudbury mines to New Jersey smelters is a stated freight target.
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New York
The
New York Mail and Express
Reading
Grand Trunk
Burton
Detroit
Wabash
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo
Lea
Sudbury
New Jersey
Three-Masted Schooner Thomas W Havens Goes Ashore Off New Jersey
The three masted schooner Thomas W Havens from Providence dragged anchor in heavy seas off North Long Branch and went ashore. The life saving crew rescued four men, but the second mate and cook were lost when the landing boat capsized. The vessel is 299 tons, 126 feet long, built at Bath in 1872.
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New York
Long Branch Life Saving Station
Thomas W. Havens
Providence
North Long Branch
Cook
Bath
Duel Ends in Death at Hotel Gardiner
James Frame proprietor of the Hotel Gardiner and Constable Winfrey fought a pistol duel Saturday night. Frame died at once and the officer was fatally wounded. The incident followed an attempted levy on Frame’s property to satisfy an execution for Goth.
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Omatia
James Frame
Gardiner
Winfrey
Frame
Goth
Power Named New York Shipping Commissioner
M J Power appointed shipping commissioner at the port of New York, succeeding J C Reed. Power, leader of the New York County Democracy, was once police justice appointee of ex Mayor Grace and has opposed Tammany Hall deals and compromises.
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Washington
M. J. Power
Port of New York
J. C. Reed
Maurice Power
New York County Democracy
W. R. Grace
Power
Tammany Wiall
Five Miners Entombed in Carey Mine Rescue
A coal mine near Swissvale falls entomb five workers James Johnson Andrew Thomas Isaac Bouriot John Olson and Henry Kane. Companions rescued them after hours of labor. All were injured Kane likely fatally.
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Pittsburg
Carey Company
Swissvale
James Johnson
Andrew Thomas
Isaac Bouriot
John Olson
Henry Kane
Kane
Bids Opened for Boston Navy Yard Wharf Repair
Bids were opened at the Navy Department for repairing the Boston navy yard wharf. Alexander McInnis & Co. of Boston submitted the lowest bid at 4550 dollars, but no award has been made yet.
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Washington
Navy Department
Boston Navy Yard
Alexander McInnis & Co
Boston
Miss Laura Questions Test Wording in Odd Exchange
A fragment shows Miss Laura asking about engagement in a terse, clipped exchange marked by stray phrases and a cryptic tone including references to a clone and Texas Sidr, with unclear context and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Anuelly
Texas
Half Price Gingham Washable Suits for Summer Sale
A local shop advertises 200 gingham and washable suits in navy black tan and gray at half price. Regularly 3 50 closed out at a deep discount as a hot weather clearance.
Chamois Gloves and Eton Suits in Storm Serges Sale
Discounted Eton Suits in storm serges and other wool materials in several colors offered at reduced prices. Suits marked down from $15 to about $9.70 and lower with bulk quantities. Mousquetaire chamois gloves available in various lengths and colors at reduced prices, plus Biarritz and gauntlet gloves on sale.
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Eton
Mousquetaire Chamois
Biarritz
Apparition at Bullock Pond Stirs West Newton Faith
K W H Thorpe recalls meeting a Russian nihilist Ivan Komorov in broad daylight by Bullock Pond in 1890. The man claimed to have escaped from Siberia and was later said to be dead, leading Thorpe to believe the visitor was a spirit rather than flesh.
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Russia
Siberia
Ivan Nichoelvietch Komorov
W. H. Thorpe
State Street
Bullock Pond
West Newton
Thorpe
Shomorow
Mr. Thorpe
Komerow
Komorov
United States
St. Petersburg
Andrew D. White
Boston
Komorow
Bullock's Pond
Veg
Hearing Saturday for Wardwell’s Slayer Morse
Amos Morse accused killer of Dr. William Wardwell to be examined Saturday at 9 a.m. Judge Howard set the time after defense pleas of not guilty. Morse’s sanity defense to rely on witness testimony. Funeral plans for Dr. Wardwell announced. neighborhood commentary on his marriage.
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Amos T. Morse
William T. S. Wardwell
Howard
West Roxbury District Court
Morse
John B. Moran
Moran
Henry Martyn
Equitable
Wardwell
Srymonen
Dr. Wardwell
Florence Street
Ty. Upham
Methodist Church
Canton
Forest Hills
William WH. Jenness
Closing Out Wool Dress Goods at Bargain Prices
No lady within 100 miles of Boston should miss these prices as we close out the finest wool dress goods for less than half former prices. Jackets and capes are selling off at ridiculously low prices.
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Boston
Boxing News From New York and Boston Circuits
Champion Jim Corbett backs an unknown challenger for a $3500 purse at 1383 pounds as Paddy Smith faces him at Coney Island. Rumors place Billy Akers as Corbett’s charge. Other notes include Barney Hubbard at Lyceum Hall, Dick Sears seeking foes, and plans for bouts involving Griffo, Choynski, Fitzsimmons, and Lavigne with varying purses.
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Coney Island
Jim Corbett
Paddy Smith
Joe Goddard
Corbett
Billy Akers
Barney Hubbard
North End Athletic Club
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Dick Sears
Maine
George Dixon
al Griffo
America
Griffo
Chicago
Columbia Athletic Club
George Lavigne
Joe Choyinski
Fitzsimmons
Choyinski
Fitz
Hall
Bob
Matthews
Indiana
Reby
Dominick McCaffrey
Polo Grounds
New York
Tommy Dixon
Jimmy Kennard
St. Paul
Tom Tracy
George Dawson
Tommy Ryan
Johnny Griffin
Sally Smith
Columbian Athletic Club
Tommy Connolly
Alerts
Paddy Ryan
San Francisco
Boston
Tom O'Rourke
Eddie Pierce
Meeting of De Lesseps family at Paris chateau
Charles de Lesseps, recently freed on ticket of leave after serving part of his sentence, returns to La Chesnaye to a moving reunion with his father Count Ferdinand de Lesseps. The elder man, aged and frail, beams at his first born, while younger children from a second marriage study nearby.
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Paris
Charles de Lesseps
la Chesnaye
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Amherst Commencement Week Events and Prize Talks
The timetable outlines Amherst commencement activities this week. Yesterday featured the Hardy prize debate in the afternoon and Kellogg prize speech in the evening at College Hall. Today includes ivy oration, poems, class day oration, and grove events, with Hyde prize speaking in the evening. Alumni meetings are set for Wednesday, followed by the main commencement at 10 a.m. and an alumni dinner. President and Mrs. Gates host an evening reception.
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Amherst
College
Gates
Heated remark on a spiral stair in Madison Square Garden
Gus De Smith quips about a spiral flight of stairs while Birdie McGinnis wipes her brow. The exchange captures a humorous moment during the ascent in the Madison Square Garden tower.
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Madison Square Garden
Gus de Smith
Birdie McGinnis
Commencement Day Open Rooms For Various Classes
Several Harvard classes announce rooms open for use on Commencement Day. Holworthy Hall rooms 2 12 18 22 and Thayer 15 serve the classes 1646 1860 1871 1875 1879, with business meetings at noon or 1 o clock. Secretaries Francis Weld Warren Reed and Albert M Barnes note open spaces.
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Thayer
Charles Eliot Guild
Holworthy
Francis M. Weld
Warren A. Reed
Francis Almy
Albert M Barnes
Questioning Afterlife Occupations Revealed in Conversation
A fragmentary exchange asks if people will have similar occupations in the next world and what the living do as a response. The dialogue hints at beliefs about future work and purpose beyond life.
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Gazzam
Wensos
What Makes a Bicycle Speedy
An examination of McCune wheel records shows 15 firsts, 9 seconds, 7 thirds, 2 fourths, and 1 fifth in 19 track races this season. The secret lies in its bearings with larger seven sixteenths inch balls and a modified cone design yielding reduced friction and smoother propulsion.
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McCune Wheels
McCune
Windle
Taylor
Tyler
Berle
Aseiees
Biex
Athletic Gossip and Open Meets Set for Holmes Field Aug 26
The B A A plans a big open athletics program on Holmes Field August 26 with prize offerings, likely lamps clocks or silverware. Suffolk games July 4 see B A A team with Merrill Blake Bannister Ben Hurd and Batchelder among candidates. Burke of Loyolas trains at Charlesbank and Ted Spencer may not run again.
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Holmes Field
Drumm
Suffolks
Boston
Merrill
Blake
Bannister
Ben Hurd
Batchelder
Bridge Athletic Club
Riverside Boat Club
Dorchester Athletic Club
Burke
Loyolas
Charlesbank
Ted Spencer
Frank Rowe
Keane
Wendell
Cronin
Denning
Mansfield
George Wright
Suffolk
Jack Monkiey
Tim McCarthy
Billy Clark
Dorchesters
Tim
Jimmy Neary
Joe Perry
Coopers
Joe
Charlesank
Valkyrie Wins Race Ahead of Britannia and Satanita
In Liverpool the four top yachts sailed a 60 mile course. Valkyrie finished first in 6 hours 18 minutes, Britannia second in 6 hours 28 minutes 17 seconds, Satanita third in 6 hours 25 minutes 8 seconds, and Iverna last. Wind shifted from south to north-northwest and started with Satanita crossing the line twice. The Iverna led early, then Valkyrie and Britannia moved ahead before Crosby lightship and a starboard reach to the bar.
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Liverpool
Prince of Wales
Britannia
Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
J. Jameson
A. D. Clarke
Satania
Crosby
Iverna
Satanita
City Hall committee sets lacrosse matches and regatta events
The Fourth committee on lacrosse voted to schedule games among the South Boston Lacrosse Club, Massachusetts Lacrosse Association, Boston Lacrosse Association, and Manchester New Hampshire Lacrosse Team. A five day trotting meeting at Milford’s Charles River Driving Park runs July 11 to 15 with purses up to 500.
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City Hall
South Boston
Massachusetts Lacrosse Association
Boston Lacrosse Association
Manchester
N. H
Charles
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Revere House
Gaudaur
Stanbury
Worcester
Boston Caledonian Club
Oak Island Grove
Charles River
Milford
James Thom
History of the Army of the Potomac in Second Edition
Major J. H. Stine’s History of the Army of the Potomac, from Bull Run to Appomattox, has a second edition due to popular demand. The 752 page graphic war chronicle includes seventy photos and is praised by veterans for its detailed account and firsthand perspectives.
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Bull Run
Appomattox
Young Boy Hurt In West Roxbury Electric Car Crash
William Morgan aged 12 of Nelson street was struck by an electric car on Centre street West Roxbury yesterday afternoon. He suffered a bad flesh wound and a severe shaking up.
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William Morgan
Nelson Street
Centre Street
West Roxbury
Special Train Excursion to Chicago Exposition Leaves Boston
A special train departs Boston on Saturday July 1 at 7 30 p m from the Lowell Depot and reaches Chicago by 8 30 a m Monday July 3 The round trip price is 64 10 covering Pullman and parlor sleeping cars meals passes to the exposition five days hotel board and return stop at Niagara Falls Tickets are good to November 15 for longer stays Inquiries may be made in person or by letter
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Boston
Lowell
Chicago
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Fitzthus
Illinois
Europe
Grand Trunk’s
Tammany
Navy Yard Wharf
R. & J. Gilchrist
Epic
K. W. H. Thorpe
Board of Aldermen
DE Lesseps, Pere ET Fil
Hollis
J. H. Huddleston
Jefferson Building
Adams House
Brussels
O'Callaghan & Co
Washington Street
Orr
Globe Theatre
S&c
Gol
Sporting Miscellany
World's Columbian Tourist CO
Ames
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