Private Weaver at Fort Niobrara Goes Mad and Kills
Omaha dispatch reports Private Weaver shot and killed First Sergeant Livingston then fired on others. First Lieutenant Clark ordered a detail to shoot Weaver down after he reloaded and fired again. Twelve men fired a volley. Weaver was mortally wounded. Authorities suspect temporary insanity from intoxication.
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Omaha
Neb
Weaver
Fort Niobrara
Livingston
Clark
Fae Carther
Papal Blessing Ends St John's Gold Jubilee in Worcester
The St John’s gold jubilee concluded with a solemn pontifical Mass led by Bishop Beaven. Archishop Williams of Boston and other clergy attended, with a Rome cable blessing to Pastor Mer Griffin. An afternoon lay reception featured Edward J. McMahon’s address, and a historic sermon by Rev John J. McCoy. Worcester’s Catholic community, now over 40,000 strong with eleven churches and extensive property, marked the milestone with vespers and reminiscence.
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Worcester
St. John’s
Beaven
J. J. Williams
Boston
Bishop Healy
Portland
Matthew Harking
Providence
P. J. Gan
Washington, D. C
Conaty
Catholic Summer School
John B. Hogan
Brighton
John F. Lehy
S. J
Holy Cross College
Rome
Mer. Griffin
Edward J. McMahon
Williams
John J. McCoy
P. R
Chicopee
Many Sunday Fires Across City Damage Varies
A wave of Sunday blazes struck multiple properties from East Boston to Somerville. An explosion at 10 Henry Street caused about 2000 dollars in damage, while a South Boston store fire damaged building and furniture around 200 dollars. Other fires touched 30 Hawley Street, 71 Fourth Street Chelsea, and a Davis Square Somerville premise, with damages ranging from 50 to several hundred dollars and unknown ignition sources.
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Henry Street
East Boston
Irving Association
E Street
South
Boston
McGeraud
Matt Hallen
Hawley Street
Dame Toddard & Kendall
George N. Marsh
Dame, Stoddard & Kendall
C. M. Robbins
Conant & Newhall
I. A. O. Currier
CG. D. Jenkins
F. M. Rand
N. B. Clark
Suburban Light and Power Company
Columbia Engraving Company
Holland & Daniels
George F. Kine & Merrill
Fourth Street
Chelsea
Bernard
Wilkingon
Davis Square
Somerville
Moses Levy
Canton Street
Malden
Fibre Brickstone Company
Suburban Baseball League executive meets schedules formed
The Suburban Baseball League executive committee met at Murray and Irwin's parlors with full representation. South Bostons resigned. Emmets of Waltham were elected. A league meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 pm in the Journal's sporting rooms to adopt the season schedule running July through September with matchups among Emmetts Maldens Norwood Everett Peninsulars Murray and Irwins across venues in Malden Norwood Waltham and Everett.
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Suburban Baseball League
Murray & Irwin
South Bostons
Emmets
Waltham
Association
Journal
Sporting Rooms
Emmetts
Malden
Murray & Irwins
Everett
Peninsulars
Norwood
Maldens
Eimmetts
Malton
Murray, & Irwins
Private detective arrest shocks Charlestown residents
Edward Slack, 30, and Mrs Cornelia Hyde of Charlestown were seized at 1 Franklin street after Hyde suspected her husband and hired a private detective. The detective alerted Patrolmen Dodge and Gould to break into the house, providing alleged evidence to justify the arrest.
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Edward Slack
Cornelia Hyde
Charlestown
Franklin Street
Hyde
Dodge and
Gould
Noted African Lecturer Addresses Mission Work and Nile Relief
Last evening at Grace Church Newto Dr John Saadi spoke on Missionary Work Among the Mohammedans and the Nile Expedition for General Gordon relief. Saadi served as interpreter for General Gordon’s Khartoum relief expedition and received medals from the Queen of England and the Khedive of Egypt.
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Grace Church
Newto
John Saadi
Nile
Gordon
Dr. Saeadi
Khartoum
England
Egypt
St John’s Day Observed by Signet Commandery Knights
St John’s Day was observed by Signet Commandery Knights of Malta in Somerville yesterday. The group marched from Union Square to Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill where exercises were held. Rev W H Lannin prelate delivered an address.
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St. John’s Day
Signet Commandery
Knights of Malta
Somerville
Union Square
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Winter Hill
W. H. Lannin
Reverend Rice Ends Nine Year Ministry in Marlboro Church
The Rev. F. B. Rice preached his farewell sermon at Marlboro Universalist Church marking the conclusion of a nine year tenure. He remains the senior Protestant clergyman in the city by length of service.
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Parade and Vessel Visit
Crowds gather as the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company assembles at Faneuil Hall at 9 am for a march to the state house where Governor Wolcott will present a stand of colors. The ship visit includes tours, with officers and crew reliving their long service and the storied history of the corps from Tudor and Stuart eras to modern royal ties.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Faneuil Hall
State
Washington
School
Beacon Streets
Thetate House
Wolcott
Merchants of Boston
Park
Steamship Company
Watts
Colonel Walker
Ancient Guard parade details and wharf scene on Sunday
Tremont and adjacent streets wharfed up for a grand display as a long list of militia units, cadet bands, and volunteers assembled for an Ancient event. Onlookers flocked to East Boston Cunard wharf to tour the Servia and other ships amid a festive, weather hopeful mood.
Arrival of 3000 Visitors Sparks Deckside Rush
A full day as 3000 people pass through the gates while engineers and crew prepare for a long voyage. At 35 Mt Vernon Street the Honorable Artillery Company leader contemplates a room packed with traveler’s gear.
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Honorable Artillery Company
Mt. Vernon Street
Solitary Star Over State House Dome Reported
A lone star was seen directly above the State House dome signaling a notable discovery, and the colonel retired happily in consequence according to the brief report.
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State House
Servia carries ancient materials for heroes’ haversacks
On the Servia, famed voyagers are noted for bearing hard tage era relics and supplies intended to line the kits of heroic seamen. The description emphasizes historic cargo and the vessel’s notable passengers.
Provisions Listed For Ship Voyage In Historic Note
A ledger of supplies shows vast quantities of cigars tobacco tea coffee dried fruit refined and moist sugar bread flour rice and other staples totaling hundreds of units plus 700 tons of coal. The text emphasizes care in provisioning may determine the lives of passengers and crew on a voyage. One of these great efforts in planning is highlighted.
Vast Provision List For Servia On Transatlantic Voyage
The Servia preparing for a single Liverpool voyage with 600 passengers and 287 crew. Provisions include 12,550 pounds fresh beef 760 pounds corned beef 5320 pounds mutton 9 pounds lamb 30 pounds veal 2000 pounds pork 2000 pounds fresh fish 60 fowls 300 chickens 100 ducks 50 geese 80 turkeys 20 brace ouse game 15 tons potatoes 2 tons other vegetables 220 quarts ice cream 1000 quarts milk and 11,500 eggs.
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Steward’s Department
Congress
London
Liverpool
Servia
When Ships Fail, Power Fades With Damaged Engines
The passage likens ships in ideal functioning to symbols of power and independence and contrasts that with a vessel whose engines fail. A half-disabled fishing smack struggles under a storm trysail, illustrating helplessness when machinery breaks down.
The Honourable Artillery Company of London History
The Honourable Artillery Company of London traces its roots to Edward I era and began as The Fraternity or Guild of St. George. It was not incorporated until 1637 under Henry VIII era, later adopting Artillery in its name. Early members included John Milton Samuel Pepys and Christopher Wren. The company prospered after Elizabeth I's reign but military ardor surged after the Armada defeat.
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Finsbury
Burnhill
Prince of Wales
Horse Guards
Royal Reserves
Tilbury
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell
London
Newgate
Clerkenwell
Kings Bench
Bank
London Association
Broad Street
Kennington Common
Honourable Artillery
Guildhall
Southwark Bridge
Charles II
James II
James of Orange
William III
George II
George IV
William IV
Albert
Prince Consort
Albert Edward
Basil
Earl of
Horse Artillery
Moe Micking
the Honourable Artillery
Honourable Artillery Company of
and Honorable Artillery Company of
Boston
Fraternity Or Guild of
St. George
Henry VIII
John Milton
Samuel Pepys
Christopher Wren
Elizabeth
Confederate Reunion Opens With Memorial at St Pauls
In Richmond a memorial service at St Pauls Episcopal Church marked Confederate reunion week. President Davis and General Lee worshipped there in former years. the pew once used by Davis was draped in Confederate colors. The service was led by Rev Hartley Carmichael with Bishops Chapers and Peterkin in the chancel. Governor O Farrell and staff attended amid veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy, plus many southern dignitaries arriving for the week’s events.
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Richmond
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Jefferson Davis
R. E. Lee
Davis
Hartley Carmichael
D. D
Chapers
South Carolina
Peterkin
O’farrell
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
South
Robbed by footpads near Congress Street
Bridgeport police report Charles Delaney attacked by two footpads about midnight on Congress Street. Robbers seized only a few cents. The assailants mistook Delaney for his brother Alexander Delaney, Bridgeport High School team manager, whom they planned to rob of receipts from Saturday's baseball championship in New Haven. No clue to the thieves.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Charles Delaney
Congress Street
Delaney
Alexander
New Haven
Tornado Hits Wear Kentucky Town Near Owensboro
A tornado struck Wear Louisville near Owensboro yesterday afternoon wrecking C L Clark house. Miss Pearl Hicks visiting there was killed. Clark severely injured and likely to die. St Alphonsus Church at St Joseph destroyed along with many homes and outbuildings. St Josephs Academy also destroyed. Injury tally incomplete. The cyclone struck near the 1890 site but spared the business district.
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Owensboro
Louisville
C. L. Clark
New Governor of Crete Named by Constantinople
June 28 report says Georgi Pasha Berovitch Prince of Samos, a Greek by faith, is appointed Governor of Crete. Abdullah Pasha retains control of Turkish forces there. The selection of a Greek faith governor is seen as easing Christian Turkish tensions on the island.
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Constantinople
Georgi Pasha Berovitch
Samos
Crete
Abdullah Pasha
Preliminary Sermon at Brighton Church Farewell
The Rev A A Berle delivered his farewell address at Brighton Congregational Church yesterday morning. His sermon themed Love of Friends urged that home and family, not gold standards or markets, occupy most thoughts. Parishioners wished him a happy voyage abroad as he heads off as chaplain of the Ancients.
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A. A. Berle
Brighton Congregational
Toa dstoops Poison Mushroom Tragedy Near Crown Point
George Stanton and family of Chicago gathered toadstools mistaken for mushrooms near Crown Point Indiana. One child has died and two others are not expected to live. The father and mother are in dangerous condition.
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Crown Point
Ind
George Stanton
Chicago
Forest Fire Destroys 100 Cords at Newfields Line
Exeter New Hampshire June 28 A forest fire near the Newfields line this afternoon burned over a wide area destroying 100 cords of wood owned by Carlisle and Woodleigh.
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Exeter
N. H
Newfields Line
Carlisle & Woodleigh
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Corecent
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George H. Levy
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William P. Jones
John D. Dwyer
M. W. Norcross
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J. Payson Bradley
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Fred McDonald
W. L. Coon
Charles H. Porter
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Forest ON Fire
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Brookline
Dr. Foster
American Sunday School Union
C. D. Sewall
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Durham
Paul Revere Lodge
John Albert
Jacob Laurie
Simon Levine
Max Wulf
M. Berman
Great Endowment Order
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Daniel Donovan
Albany Street
Division 9
Lawrence W. Harrison
Fellows Court
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Harrison
Donovan
Division 3
Paul Splain
Wing
Charles Street
Peter J. Eaton
Wallace Street
Albert C. Richards
David Ruebenstein
Lowell Street
Henry Golinski
S. A
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Columbus Avenue
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Cairo
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Bostog
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