Knights Templar Conclave At Pittsburg Draws Vast Attendance
In Pittsburg Penn October 10 the Knights Templars conclave opened with half a million electric lights as nearly 50 000 pilgrims fill the city. Most commands represented with no lodging complaints. street traffic halted and downtown streets crowded. Boston commanderies led a parade up Fifth Avenue with marching ladies drawing cheers.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Knights Templars
Boston
Fifth Avenue
Oldest Freemason Henry A Denny Celebrates Ninety-Sixth
Henry A Denny of Leicester marks his ninety sixth birthday while visiting daughter Mrs Lucius Merrifield at 51 Bicknell Street Dorchester. Born October 10 1802 he recalls events over seventy years. A former merchant Worcester insurer and leader at Cold Spring Iron Works, he served in the Legislature in 1870 and has long backed Whig and Republican candidates. He jokes his ten children are his top ten life events.
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Henry A. Denny
Leicester
Lucius Merrifield
Bicknell Street
Dorchester
Mr. Denny
Mr.Denny
Worcester
Cold Spring
John Quincy Adams
Denny
First Middlesex Democrats Nominate Farrington in Newtonville
The first Middlesex Democratic senatorial convention met at the Jefferson Club in Newtonville. Charles E. Farrington of Newton was renominated for Senator by acclamation. A tight contest for the State central committee seat ended with William H. Holbrook of Framingham defeating Morris Coughlin of Holliston by six votes.
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Newton
Middlesex
Jefferson Club
Newtonville
Demcracy
Charles E. Farrington
Morris Coughlin
Holliston
William H. Holbrook
Framingham
State Central Committee
Holbrook
Witnesses Reveal Sanitary and Supply Strains in Santiago Campaign
Testimony from Captain Culver Doctor Hysell and Major Gallagher details Camp Thomas sanitation including typhoid patterns and water sources, hospital conditions, and ration shortages for two to three days. Gallagher describes rations logistics from Siboney to Montauk with lighters, spoilage, and officer allowances.
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Washington
War Investigation Commission
Culver
Grigsby Rough Riders
Hysell
Camp Thomas
Gallagher
Santiago
Chickamauga
ALGERS SENSATION ON WAR EMBARKATION DELAYS
Secretary Alger prepared a statement for the war investigation commission alleging at least ten days of delay in embarkation and deployment of troops caused by the navy. He directly accuses Admiral Sampson and names Lieutenant W. H. H. Southerland, commander of the Eagle, as responsible figures.
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Washington
Alger
War Investigation Commission
Navy
Sampson
W. H. H. Southerland
Eagle
McAdoo
General Shafter Blamed In Medical Supply Delays
Major-General Lee reports to the War Department on Seventh Army Corps operations and cites corps surgeon Colonel Maus detailing medical supply shortages at Jacksonville. He notes initial lack of hospital equipment, requests approved by Major Pitcher and General Pope but blocked by Shafter, then successful restocking from Washington and other points under Surgeon-General's direction.
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J. H. Culver
Third
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
Culver
James H. Hysell
First Army Corps
Hugh J. Gallagher
Siboney
San Juan
Santiago
Montauk Point
Shafter
el Paso
Major Gallagher
Gallagher
Cuba
Washington
Lee
Seventh Army Corps
War Department
Jacksonville
Maus
Major Pitcher
Tampa
Fla
General Shafter
Pitcher
Washington City
New York
St. Louis
Largest selection of Oriental Carpets on display
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Dr Huidekoper Returns to Face Charges in Washington
In San Juan de Porto Rico on October 10, Dr Huidekoper says he will return to Washington at the first opportunity to meet any charges. He cites his Chickamauga record and approved work here and threatens to make trouble for unjust accusers while ready to demand a board of inquiry.
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San Juan DE Porto Rico
Huidekoper
Washington
A Fashionable Wedding in Brookline October Ceremony
Miss Annabell Bodwell Vining daughter of E P Vining of San Francisco married Mr Charles Otis of Newtonville in a Brookline Baptist Church ceremony. The Rev Thomas Barbour and Rev Nathan E Wood officiated. A reception at Mrs Thomas B Griggs 555 Washington street followed with about 1000 guests from Brookline Back Bay Newton and nearby areas.
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Annabell Bodwell Vining
E. P. Vining
San Francisco
Charles Otis
Newtonville
Brookline
Frank M. Seamans
Thomas 8. Barbour
Nathan E. Wood
First Baptist Church
Boston
Thomas B. Griggs
Washington Street
Back Bay
Newton
Wedded in Elysium Club
The marriage of Miss Rose Barnet daughter of Mr and Mrs Jonas Barnet and Mr Moses Hecht was solemnized last evening in the rooms of the Elysium Club by Rabbi Charles Fleischer of Temple Adath Israel. Mr Joseph Hecht brother of the groom was best man with Miss Cora Barnet sister of the bride maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Misses Rose Barnet Beatrice Barnet Blanch Sheldner and Lottie Levy.
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Rose
Jonas
Barnet
Moses Hecht
Elysium Club
Charles Fleischer
Temple Adath Israel
Joseph Hecht
Cora Barnet
Rose Barnet
Beatrice Barnet
Blanch Sheldner
Lottie Levy
Bride Grace Bradley Weds Harry Potter Junior
Miss Grace Bradley daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bradley of Brookline and Mr Harry 8S Potter Jr son of H Staples Potter of Commonwealth avenue were married last evening The bride was attended by Miss Grace Potter sister of the groom and Miss Florence Louise Perry of Braintree The best man was Dr Carleton Potter brother of the groom The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr D Addison pastor of All Saints Church The bride wore white satin with duchesse lace and chiffon
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Grace Bradley
William Bradley
Brookline
Harry
Corcoran Club plans denouncement of foreign alliance favorers
The General Michael Corcoran Club of Boston met at Grand Army Hall on Washington Street Sunday evening with Owen OLouglhin presiding. They decided to support no candidate who favors alliances between America and any foreign power, especially England.
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General
Michael Corcoran
Boston
Grand Army Hall
Washington Street
Owen O'Loughlin
America
England
Money to Loan at 6 Per Cent and Upward in Boston Area
Operative Banks offer mortgage loans on first mortgages or real estate in Boston and vicinity with monthly payments of principal and interest. It claims to be the easiest cheapest way to buy or build a home or pay off a present mortgage and notes no commissions.
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Boston
Washington Ve
Dillon Bids for Irish Party Reunion at Banquet
Glasgow October 10 Mr John Dillon proposed a practical bid for reuniting the Irish party at a banquet. He would join a conference on the basis of absolute independence from all English parties.
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Glasgow
John Dillon
Parnellite Convention Denounces Anglo American Alliance
In Dublin on October 10 the Parnellite convention adopted a resolution denouncing any alliance between Great Britain and the United States. The resolution called such ties a selfish bid by England to pull American revenue into its European conflicts, leaving Britain isolated due to its bad faith.
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Dublin
Parnellite Convention
Great Britain
United States
England
Europe
Police Ball Planned by Boston Officials This Winter
Chairman Martin says the Boston Police Relief Association may hold a ball this winter. Last winter’s ball was the first in years. Patrolmen cannot solicit tickets. captains receive a limited number and sales go through sergeants. No date set, likely late December.
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Martin
Boston Police Relief Association
Chosen to Preside Over Board of Aldermen in Boston
Major Perlie A. Dyar was reappointed as chairman of the Board of Aldermen after a vote ending an aldermanic deadlock. The meeting approved several appointments, discussed extending the cold water fountains, funded cemetery improvements, and considered a public forum and social science institute in the old Public Library as a new Faneuil Hall.
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Perlie A. Dyar
First Heavy Artillery
Richard C. Humphrey
James M. Buckner
Board of Assessors
E. Mortain Hatch
Nathaniel J. Rust
A. K. Pettengill
Board of Commissioners of
Sinxing Funds
Quincy
John R. Murphy
Bailey
Water Department
John Foster
William Ellery Channing
Chickering Place
Harrison Avenue
Washington Street
Ward 7
Boston
South Cove
Common Council
City Messenger Department
Department of Public Music
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Social Sciences
Institute
Faneuil Hall
Birthplace of Freedom
Boston Common
The
Social Alliance
Theo. W. Curtis
W. M. Biggs
Alfred C. Eastman
E. L. Hill
Abbie C. Lee
Hattie M. Neale
City Hears Self Supporting Orchestra Series
The Music Commission and Mayor approve a concert series at Music Hall with 35 musicians led by Mollenhauer and Mullally. Tickets start at 2 cents for best seats and 10 cents for comfortable listening as the city seeks popular yet dignified classical programming. The series aims for musical education value and broad appeal.
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Music Commission
Emil Mollenhauer
John ©. Mullally
Music Hall
Mollenhauer
Mullally
Messrs. Mollenhauer
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