Ancients on the Road to Washington for 257th Fall Field Day
Three hundred members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Society traveled by Providence railroad to Fall River and then a steamer to New York for a 257th annual fall field day. They will tour Washington, stay at the Arlington Hotel, and return by Friday morning with a reception planned by the Washington Light Infantry Regiment.
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Washington
Providence
Fall River
New York
Faneuil Hall
Hedges
South Market Street
Washington Street
Jacob Fottler
Tremont Street
Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Brackett
Dalton
W.T. Ball
A. A.erle
Washington Light Infantry Regiment
Arlington Hotel
Old North End resident John Lythgoe buried after funeral
John Lythgoe, one of the North End’s oldest residents, was buried from 44 North Bennet Street yesterday. The high mass followed a procession from his home to St Stephen’s Church Hanover Street. Pallbearers included Twigg Murphy Keenan Drynan Thompson Clifford. Interment was at Holyhood Cemetery. Notables attending included C F O'Brien president of the Common Council Donnelly Gilbride John Drynan Dr Cavanaugh and others.
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John Lythgoe
North End
North Bennet Street
St. Stephen's Church
Hanover Street
Mr. Lythgoe
Thomas H. Twigg
Timothy J. Murphy
John Keenan
John Drynan
Andrew Thompson
Eugene Clifford
Holyhood
C. F. O'Brien
Common Council
Charles F. Donnelly
M. B. Gilbride
Cavanaugh
William Taylor
William Swanxey
McDevitt
East
Boston
Dorchester
Asa Parker
Reading
Henry Howell
Thomas Qualters
William J. Mahoney
Hingham Police Seek John H. Brown in Burglary Case
Officers Shields and Whitman arrested John H. Brown 27 colored of 72 Fayette Street on breaking and entering the ONeil home at Hingham and stealing property. He was seen entering the place by staff and formerly worked for O Neil before being turned over to Hingham officers.
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Shields and
Whitman
John H. Brown
Fayette Street
O’neil
Hingham
O'Neil
President to Open Yankton Reservation Lands for Settlement
President Cleveland will issue a proclamation opening the unallotted Yankton Reservation lands in South Dakota for settlement. The tract contains over one hundred thousand acres and the General Land Office is preparing patents for severally allot ted lands, with completion expected in three weeks.
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Washington
Cleveland
Yankton Reservation
South Dakota
General Land Office
American Wringer Co. Broadway Extension Offers Scrubbers
The American Wringer Co advertises a Broadway extension selling wringers and sweepers including spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers with mail orders promptly handled and Tremont 704 telephone service listed.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Boston Lifts Spirits With General Martins Plan
The Boston reader is encouraged by General Martins idea already noted in the Post. The notion has struck the loyal and artistically energetic Bostonian with a pleasant thud.
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General Martin
Post
Fairbanks Rock Cordial touted as universal throat cure
An advertisement claims Fairbanks Rock Cordial cures coughs colds debility and lung diseases and relieves bronchitis. It says leading physicians recommend it and druggists sell it with delivery if needed. Large size sells for 1 and small size for 500.
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A. Johnson
Proposed Gateway Arch to Franklin Park at Washington Street
Fisher and Fairbanks propose to secure property between Seaver Street and Walnut Park to form the start of Franklin Park. They plan a grand entrance at the Columbus Avenue and Washington Street junction with an arch as a commemorative gateway to the park and metropolitan system.
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Washington Street
Walnut Avenue
Seaver Street
Walnut Park
Franklin Park
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Franklin
Martin
Arch of Triumph for Franklin Park proposed in Boston
General Martin urges a monumental Arc de Triomphe style arch over Franklin Park to honor Franklin and his era. He envisions expropriation of land, new driveways, and a park entrance linking Blue Hill and Mattapan corridors, with cost expected near 1 million dollars.
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Paris
France
Franklin Park
Ben Franklin
Napoleon Bonaparte
Louis Philippe
Boston
Champs Elysees
Martin
Columbus Avenue
Philadelphia
General Martin
William Penn
Park Commission
The
Sprague
the Post
Blue Hill
Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan Woods
Milton
Mattapan Street
Grand Entrance
Main Springs 50 Cents at Bells Hist
Fragmentary note reports Main Springs priced at 50 cents at Bell’s store with unclear context. No additional details or dates are legible.
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Main Springs
Bell
Improvedtrain service to St Louis via Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces that from Sept 30 the Chicago and St Louis express leaving New York at 2 p m will reach St Louis by 7 p m next day. The train carries Pullman vestibule sleeping cars dining cars parlor smoking cars and coaches through from New York to St Louis. Tickets and information from agent Pennsylvania Railroad 20 Washington street Boston Mass.
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The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
St. Louis
Air Line Limited Offers Daily Boston New York Travel
September travellers between Boston and New York take advantage of the Air Line Limited departing from New York & New England station at 3 p.m. daily. The vestibuled train features buffet smokers parlor cars coaches and a dining car serving both cities.
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Boston
New York
Air Line
City
New England
Along the Water Front Sees Vessels at Anchorage
Outward bound ships stall at anchor due to eastward winds with eighty vessels idle at sea. Some moved out Monday then returned as weather worsened. Colored sailors face resistance in Boston as crews and ships reflect racial bias despite claimed courage and staying power. Local port reports note schooner John F. Kranz disabled at Savannah, while several vessels receive repairs at East Boston yards and others prepare for Halifax voyage.
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Boston
Savannah
John F. Kranz
McDonald
Boothbay
Moonstone
Simpson
Kingston
Atlantic Works
Halifax
N. S
United States
Dallas
Peter B. Bradley
East Boston
Kate Jones
Susan N. Pickering
Burnham
Samuel Dillaway
McKie
Fellows Convene at Grand United Order Lodge Session
The opening session of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows district grand lodge 26 met in North Russell street rooms with Grand Master W. H. Clark presiding. Reports show 1590 members, funds, and detailed allocations. committees were appointed for Appeals Finance Widows orphans charity Insurance with members from Boston Cambridge Salem and Attleboro.
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Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
North Russell Street
W. H. Clark
West End
Walden Banks
W. H. Robinson
Boston
A. N. Brown
Springfield
George Stevens
Salem
J. H. Hawkins
J. W. West
Cambridge
George B. Harrington
Pittsfield
Christopher Carter
William A. Dent
J. W. H. Johnson
William H. Robinson
John R. McClenny
Chantis Anniss
Attleboro
George Busby
Worcester
Ambassador Bayard Coming Home
London October 1 United States ambassador Thomas F Bayard and his daughters with Secretary Carter will depart Southampton for Paris on Saturday next.
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London
Thomas F. Bayard
United States
Carter
Southampton
Paris
Purification of Boston Social Evil Requires Christian Aid
Co J Freeman argues against police raids on houses of ill fame in Boston and urges Christian ministers and public to lead reform. He cites London as example of benevolence and personal visitation, claims 80 percent reform with care, and urges focus on morality of male citizens to quell vice.
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Lansing
Boston
London
J. Freeman
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Anaconda
South Boston
Scituate Murder Case Identifies Victim Emily Chambers
Providence reports identify the murdered woman as Emily Chambers of the city. She had lived in Newport and Providence, worked as a chambermaid, servant, and nurse, and had an ongoing connection to Mrs. Whalen. Last seen Thursday afternoon at the Metropolitan Life Insurance office paying a premium on a $183 policy.
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Providence
R. I
North Scituate
Emily Chambers
Undertaker Wood
Thomas Whalen
Lippitt Street
William J. Chambers
Newport
Chambers
Hotel Hallet
North End
William Gilbain
Gilbain
Metropolitan Life Insurance Association
Woman’s Lover Case Tied to Emily Chambers Murder
Lee Humphrey, linked as Emily Chambers’s companion before her murder in North Scituate woods, arrived in Newport Oct. 1. An English painter, about 40, he denied being married, faced rumors of a Boston wife and pension loss, and later left with witnesses unsure of his whereabouts.
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Newport
R. I
Lee Humphrey
Emily Chambers
North Scituate Woods
Boston
Providence
September income falls short under new tariff law
The Treasury reports September receipts at 22.6 million under the new tariff, below September 1893, with declines linked to sugar and income tax delayed. Through three months, total receipts reach 97.8 million, customs 35.8 million and internal revenue 58.9 million, indicating potential yearly surplus once tax sources commence.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Customs
Internal Revenue
Salem’s Dead Alderman Funeral Set
The body of Alderman Fitz W. Perkins arriving in Salem from Washington was received by Aldermen Sawyer Flynn and Stickney. The funeral is planned for Wednesday at 10 AM from Perkins's Salem home with burial at Manchester-by-the-Sea.
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Salem
Fitz W. Perkins
Washington
Sawyer, Flynn and Stickney
Board of Aldermen
Park Square
Boston
Bank Shortage Alleged Halts Fayetteville Bank
Washington reports Comptroller Eckels learned the National Bank of Fayetteville New York did not open this morning. The bank had capital 50000 surplus 8600 owed depositors 36600 and loans 66000. Suspicion points to a shortage in the cashier's accounts as cause of suspension.
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Washington
Eckels
National Bank of
Two Men Given 2000 Bail in $5 Robbery Case
Frank Jolly and William G. Phillips appeared in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Burke for the alleged $5 robbery of Fred W. Rottmen. The case was continued to October 3 with bail set at $2000 each.
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Frank Jolly
William G. Phillips
Fred W. Rottmen
Municipal Criminal Court
Burke
Meigs Elevates Railway Eyes Boston Charter Push
Meigs Elevated Railway Company advances its plan as Boston charters loom and rapid transit gains voter support. In New York they seek capital for a ten mile starter, with Captain Meigs organizing a mechanical force and awaiting alderman decision around January 1.
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Meigs Elevated Railway Company
Boston
State Street
New York
Meigs
Willard D. Howland
Captain Meigs
Post
Rehoboth’s Big Day Marks 20th Anniversary Celebrations
The town of Rehoboth observes its 20th anniversary with a full day of events. Starting at 10 a.m., Rev. Cyrus D. Harp will lead an invocation, Edgar Perry delivers a welcome, and visiting towns receive recognition from Thomas W. Bicknell. Officials from Weymouth to Boston present addresses. dinner at 12:30 follows. An afternoon ovation and speeches close with a poem by Bicknell. Evening events include a promenade concert by the East Providence Cornet Band and a ball.
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Rehoboth
Cyrus D. Harp
Rehoboth Congregational Church
Edgar Perry
Thomas W. Bicknell
LL. D
Bradford Harris
Weymouth
E. M. Thurston
Swansea
George Lewis Smith
Barrington
E. Horton
Attleboro
John Whitehill
North Attleboro
Ellis L. Blake
Cumberland
John Brown
Seekonk
Henry E. Mepke
Pawtucket
George N. Bliss
East Providence
J. W. Horton
Newport
F. W. Bliss
Boston
91 Summer street sale in Boston offers deep discounts
Crowds flock to a two week sale at 91 Summer street Boston where James Walker Co of Buffalo unloaded an entire men’s clothing stock at one quarter value. Suits originally $12.50 now $2.67 with a guarantee you can return after a few days if not satisfied.
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Boston
Summer Street
James Walker & Co
Buffalo
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