Czar and Czarina Welcome in Paris Spectacle
Paris greets the Czar and Czarina with immense crowds million visitors fill streets from Versailles to the Russian embassy. President Faure and officials accompany the imperial pair through a ceremonial procession to the embassy and Elysee Palace with grand pageantry and receptions.
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Paris
Germany
Russia
Bois de Boulogne
Faure
Versailles
Czar
Czarina
Senate
M. Loubet
Chamber
M. Brisson
Meline
Cardinal Richard
Saussier
Legion of Honor
Guard of Honor
Mont Valerian
Garde Republicaine
Czayina
President Faure
M. Faure
Spahis
Con Chasseurs d'Afrique
Daru
Palace of the Elysee
France
Seine
Fourteenth Annual National Association of Booksellers Convention Opens
The Mt i Convention opened in Wells Memorial Hall Boston with nearly 100 delegates from eight unions and fourteen states. Officers were elected after a heated vote, and a banquet followed as plans for future alliances, department store competition, and postal law changes were outlined for today’s sessions. Delegates will visit Bunker Hill and local landmarks after meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Booksellers, Newsdealers and Stationers
Weils Memorial Hall
Washington Street
Michael May
Harper & Bros
May
Lst
J. F. Martin
New York
A. Salisbury
Providence
R. I
T. F. Martin
Michael F. May
Wells Hall
J. E. Gray
A. P. Linn
Boston
The
Penny Press
Trade Journal
United States
Canada
Bunker Hill
Old North Church
Old South
Faneuil Hall
State House
Evenng
Cambridge Ward 4 meeting stirs party realignment
A Cambridge Ward 4 assembly in Central Square aimed to wrest control of nominations from the A P A. The gathering chaired by William H Whitney and James E Lennon drew about 100 attendees. Some attendees sought to defeat Aldermen Keith and Douglass, while others pledged to specific candidates. The meeting was described as non-partisan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Ward 4
Citizens’ Trade Association
Central Square
William A. Whitney
William A. Locket
Edmund Reardon
E. R. McPherson
William A. Munroe
William H. Whitney
James E. Lennon
Douglass
American Wringer Co Advertising in Boston Names
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston offering all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill, Bostom
Bissell
Tremont
McKinley Tours Pennsylvania Delegation Rally Speech
A Republican delegation from East Brady meets Major McKinley in Canton to discuss industry and tariffs. He highlights debt reduction from 1866 to 1893, notes 31 blast furnaces idle in the county, and argues for manufacturing growth and full employment. Delegations from Syracuse and Michigan arrive with cheers as McKinley defends protection and sound money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
East Brady
Clarion
Pennsylvania
Major McKinley
N. E. Graham
the Tabernacle
Buffalo
Tonawanda
Syracuse
N. Y
McKinley
Democratic Congress
Michigan
Dye
Ex-President Harrison Draws Crowd at Charleston Meeting
Ex President Harrison greeted by the largest Charleston crowd at a political meeting. He arrived from Richmond and spoke at 2 o'clock to an audience estimated from ten to fifteen thousand amid tumultuous applause. A large excursion came from Ohio with fifteen bands marching in line.
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Charleston
W. Va
Harrison
Richmond
Ohio
Hanna Confident McKinley Victory In Middle West
Mark Hanna said the battleground lies in the Middle Western States and thanked the East press before leaving for Chicago. He expressed confidence in McKinley’s victory and noted the campaign focus on western states.
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New York
Mark Hanna
Chicago
Middle Western States
McKinley
Fint knapping trade in Brandon still delivers flintlocks
In Brandon England near the Norfolk Suffolk border a long standing fint knapping trade continues. Flint knappers craft gun flints in huts with finds from local sites such as Grimes Graves. Flintlocks today are sold in Singapore and other eastern markets.
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Brandon
Norfolk
Suffolk
Eng
England
Europe
East Anglia
Singapore
Lynn Board Extends Alley Street Amid Session
The Lynn Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a near three hour meeting approving a 500 foot extension of Alley street toward Market street, a project pending about eleven years. They refused to confirm the mayoral appointees for Precinct 2 Ward 4 clerk and deputy clerk. The street sprinkling committee proposed an 8 1/2 cent charge per four feet to abutters on sprinkled streets, and the report was accepted.
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Lynn
Mass
Knights of Columbus Celebrate First Anniversary Banquet
Robert Fulton Council No. 134 marked its first anniversary with a banquet at the United States Hotel. About 120 Sir Knights attended as Grand Knight William J. O'Brien presided. Letters of regret were read from State Deputy James E. Hayes and others. Toasts were given by District Deputy Hugh Molloy and several officers, with songs performed by members including William J. Sullivan and James Mulcahey.
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Robert Fulton Council
Knights of Columbus
United States
Willam J. O’brien
James E. Hayes
William 8. McNary
Hugh Molioy
John F. O'Connor
Everett
John Sheehan
Andrew Kenney
John F. Dever
D. G. K. Daniel L. Prendergast
Beacon Council
William J. Sullivan
James Mulcahey
S. McDonough
Joseph A. Callahan
William Finnegan
Cattle Show Opens at Athol Fair Amid Slow Attendance
Athol October 6 The thirty ninth Worcester Northwest Agricultural and Mechanical Society fair opens with light crowds due to threatening weather. Cattle displays including Jersey cattle from C S Hood of Lowell and Berkshire pigs receive praise while the hall shows excel. Track conditions slow with five entries in a 2:35 stake race for 400 dollars, won by Peter Turney owned by J T Mattoon Worcester. Maude B. wins three straight trots, best time 2 50. Judges include Carpenter Blackington Ellis and Whitcomb.
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Athol
Worcester Northwest Agricultural and Mechanical Society
C. S. Hood of
Lowell
Jersey
Berkshire
G. G. Peter Turney
J. T. Mattoon
Worcester
Sarah R
B. m
Hudson
Cesseeereees
Repetition
Covey
Strathmore
Cook
Ringbird
Or. G
BIIS
Maude B
E. W. Ellis
George P. Carpenter
Blackington
Mass
James H. Hager
Providence, R. I
James F. Whitcomb
Colored Rally in Chelsea at African Methodist Church
A large audience gathered at the African Methodist Episcopal Church on Fourth Street in Chelsea for a McKinley-Hobart rally. William W. Cromwell opened the meeting with G. Andrew Monroe as presiding officer, followed by speeches from Ex-Mayor George H. Carter, Willard Howland, Franklin Barnes, Ernest W. Roberts, Charles H. Holmes, E. Walter Everett, Robert Teamoh, and Hall Williams.
Tramps Accused as Freight Brakemen Shoot Victims
New Haven report outlines brutal acts by freight brakemen on the New York and New Haven line. It cites cases of tramps killed by cars and mentions John Chatfield of New Haven found near Naugatuck Junction and the trial of Brakeman Dean in Superior Court.
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New Haven
Conn
New York & New Haven
John Chatfield
Naugatuck Junction
Michael Mahoney
New York
Shore Line
Dean
New London
Lyme
Post Letter Box Answers McEttrick on Chicago Platform Loyalty
Michael Lynch of 65 Yeoman Street questions Hon Michael J McEttrick about his support for the Chicago platform. He asks for public stances on free coinage of silver and related issues and whether McEttrick backed Sherman Act repeal, income tax rulings, government by injunction, troop deployment, and presidential endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. McEttrick
Congress
Chicago
Bryan
Supreme Court
McAttrick
Hall
Free Silverites
Mc Ettrick
Michael Lynch
Yeoman Street
Medford City Council approves raises and repairs
Medford council met to consider a $150 salary increase for the animal inspector, referred to finance. Sylvester Lacy and James O. Goodwin were granted auctioneers licenses. Ward officer pay was set at wardens ten dollars per election clerks eight inspectors eight. Funding orders for Grand View avenue Otis street and College avenue repairs were introduced along with a $150 sealer of weights and measures salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
State Board of Cattle Commissioners
Sylvester Lacy
James O. Goodwin
Grand View Avenue
Otis Street
College Avenue
Dory Race Winners Highlight Haverhill Day Events
The dory race on the river between the Haverhill and Boston and Maine bridges drew a large crowd. J Regan of Bradford won, edging J A Carrson by a peel length, with Wallace Robinson third. Winter Street road races drew spectators as L Dorset won the 100 yard dash from twelve entrants. Merchants Week began chilly but saw many visitors and busy streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Boston & Maine
J. Regan
Bradford
J. A. Carrson
Peel
Wallace Robinson
Winter Street
L. Dorset
Essex county Unitarian Conference Meets in Haverhill
The Essex county conference of Unitarian Churches held its annual meeting at First Parish Church in Haverhill. Rev. L. W. Sprague of Boston spoke on The Young People’s Religious Unions and Rev. J. H. Allen of Cambridge discussed Realism in Religion. Officers elected: President C. H. Newhall Lynn, Vice President J. R. Swasey Marblehead, Secretary and Treasurer Rev. G. D. Lattimer Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Essex County Conference of Unitarian Churches
L. W. Sprague
Boston
J. H. Allen
D. D
Cambridge
C. H. Newhall
Lynn
J. R. Swasey
Marblehead
G. D. Lattimer
Salem
Rose Croix Wins Futurity at Lexington Track
In Lexington Kentucky on October 6 the breeders association trotting races opened with an attendance of about 200. The futurity for 3-year-olds worth 2000 dollars saw eleven starters led by Rose Croix who broke in the first heat but then dominated to win the final heat. Fred S Moody took the initial heat. Bright Regent captured the Tennessee stake in straight heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Breeders’ Association
Rose Croix
Fred S. Moody
Bright Regent
Tennessee
Suffolk County Democratic Convention Meeting Notice
Delegates to be held at Bumstead Hall Boston on Monday October 12 1806 at 8 p m to nominate clerks for the Supreme Judicial Court Superior Civil Court and Superior Criminal Court to be voted on November 8 1896 and to elect a county committee plus other business. Joseph J Corbett Chairman John F Kelly Secretary.
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Bumstead Hall
Winter Street
Boston
Supreme Judicial Court
Superior Civil Court
Superior Criminal Court
Suffolk County Democratic Committee
Joseph J. Corbett
John F. Kelly
Words for Mr. Casey highlighted in Roxbury letter
A Roxbury correspondent argues that Ward 17 Democrats erred in blocking Daniel C. Casey from the General Court. The writer lauds Casey’s free transfers record, cites his rail service work, and hopes his public life is not yet over while praising his devotion to the people’s rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Casey
General Court
Casey
Street Railway
Democratic Party
Roxbury
Plea for Early Saturday Closing in Boston
A letter praises city workers for half holiday Saturdays and urges the Boston mayor to sign an order extending the half holiday year round. The writer cites English factory practice and 19th century trends, arguing for earlier Saturday closing to benefit employees and tellers.
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Sir
Boston
England
Free Country
Mother Eng
Electrozone Telegram Urges South Africa Shipment
A message from the British Electrozone Co. notes Electrozone used by the royal family. The telegram from South Africa requests sending 50 cases, signed Earl Grey, marking an important communications exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrozone Co
THE
British Electrozone Co
South Africa
Historic Hospitals and Institutions Listed Across Cities
A catalog of medical facilities including Post-Graduate Hospital and Wills Hospital in New York and Philadelphia’s Board of Health and Home of Consumptives, plus Metropolitan Hospital, Jefferson Medical College, Boston City Hospital, Emergency Hospital, St Xavier Institute and other private and public institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Graduate Hospital
New York City
Philadelphia Board of Health
Home of Consumptives
Philadelphia
Wills Hospital
Hahnemann Hospital
A City Laborer Calls for Saturday Half Holiday
A letter urges Boston to grant city employees a half holiday on Saturdays. The writer argues workers, both men and women, deserve time to prepare for the Sabbath and run errands after a hard week of toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Boston
England
Commuter Complains of Overcrowded Roslindale trains
G H Noyes of Roslindale reports overcrowded trains on the Park Square to Roslindale line. He says the only available seats were in a foul smelling smoking car and dozens of riders stood the entire trip. He calls suburban fares exorbitant and asks for better commuter conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Square
Roslindale
North Ind
G. H. Noyes
Beach Street
Mass
Roxbury Seeks Public Bath House Funding
Letter from Roxbury resident urges the town to approve a $12,000 appropriation for a public bath house following a council meeting on October 1 1896. The writer notes Roxbury lacks a facility and currently travels to Sugar Loaf for baths, calling it impractical in heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ward 22
H. D. Martin
Roxbury
Delany Wins Elliott Cresson Medal for High Speed Telegraphy
The Franklin Institute awards Patrick B. Delany the Elliott Cresson gold medal for a practical method to telegraph 1000 to 2000 words per minute. Observers say government adoption could simplify postal telegraphy, while cheap telegraphy might threaten letter mail profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick B. Delany
Franklin Institute
Elliott Cresson
Letter Mail
Philadelphia Ledger
Everett Board Grants West End Street Railroad Franchise
After a nine month dispute the Everett Board of Aldermen approve a franchise for a double track on Broadway from Ferry street junction to the Malden line. Alderman Paine vows to file a protest with the city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Board of Aldermen
West End Street Railroad
Broadway
Ferry Street
Malden
Paine
Heroic act to defend flag amid vandal stain
A speaker recalls a man who risked himself to protect the flag known as Old Glory. He faced a foe who smeared the banner with greed during a time of need, shedding his blood in defense of the national symbol.
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Bethlehem
Penn
Moravian Church
Henry Bachman
Grace Hill
Bachman
Georgetown
Edward Johnson
Lynn
Washington
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Dante
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Hanna
Worcester Northwest Society
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MR. M Ettrick
Medford City
Futulity
Lexington, KY
Suffolk County
Barnard & CO
Temple Pl
MR. Casey
Hanover
TRE
Earl Grey
Walker-Rintels Drug Co
Boylston Street
Information
Medetrina
Broad St
Morris
West End
Topsfield
Edwi Gould
Edwin Gould
Winchester
Harms
F. Walter Osborne
Henniker
N. H
F. L Allen
Th Congregational Church
Chu Whio
Wil
Wilson Sros
Tremont Row
Curley
Brighton
John Curley
Wicklow Street
Coleman
Sarah
John Coleman
Mooney
Waverly Avenue
Agnes Nina Mooney
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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