Delegates Plan Southern Stop for Pan-American Tour
A Pan-American Congress itinerary explains the South will be visited later to showcase regional industries while the current tour includes the Capitol visit and Fort Orange Club stop with Governor Hill. The South visit is postponed to better showcase local industries and favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
United States
Capitol
Governor Hill
Fort Orange
R. H. Edmonds
Manufacturers’ Record
Episcopal convention debates proportional representation
At the New York triennial convention the committee on constitutional amendment argues against changing the house of deputies basis noting historical precedent favors equal representation by states or dioceses. The report cites ratios among dioceses and warns against hasty reform. The body adjourns with further action slated for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Benedict
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Massachusetts
Long Island
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Bishop White
Church of Deputies
Virginia
Delaware
House of Deputies
House
Dix
Benedict
Huntington Fae
General Theological Seminary
Herman Dyer
Morgan Dix
C. C. Hall
G. Williamson Smith
H. A. Cott
J. Ravkine
C. Locke
W.L. Longford
Elivharet Potter
John W. Brown
B. Hodges
Robert W. Merritt
William H. Moore
Mesers
I. Gerry
J. A. Ring
C. Shattuck
George C. McVeeter
H. P. Baldwin
Joan H. Shoenberger
Robert Lamberton
George A. Jarvis
Elihu Chancey
John H. Warner
Henry Hayes
Stotsenburg
Indiana
Egar
House of Delegates
House of Bishops
California
Mison
City of New York Steamer Safe Despite Grounding Rumors
President Clement A. Griscom of Inman and International Steamship Co says rumors of the City of New York’s damage are exaggerated. The vessel sits on a shoal but remains afloat and will float off once lightened, with no damage from tugs or other causes.
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New York
Clement A. Griscom
Inman & International Steamship Company, Limited
City of New York
Cetchis Mining Company stock to rise to new level
The Cetchis Mining Company owns four silver mines and one gold mine. Stock price is set to advance from ten dollars to one hundred fifty six dollars per share. Make checks or drafts payable to R H Whitney and Co at 76 State Street.
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Cetchis Mining Company
R. H. Whitney
State Street
Democracy's Bold Stand Interview on Tariffs and Reform
Interview with William N. Osgood candidate for Secretary of State on the Democratic ticket. He advocates tariff liberalization manhood suffrage poll tax abolition and anti monopolies. Notes party leaders and upcoming ratification meeting at Tremont Temple with multiple speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Osgood
Principles of the
Young Men’s Republican Club
Burden Better
Democratic Party
Fune
Democratic State Central Committee
Tremont Temple
F. C. Prince
Boston
William Russell
John W. Corcoran
Pp. A. Collins
H. O’ Neil
Josiah Ainey
Quincy
John E. Russell
Leicester
Harvey N. Shepard
Sherman Hoar
Waltham
Baldwin
Boston Young Men's Republican Club Adopts Constitution
The Boston Young Men's Republican Club met at Young's Hotel to adopt a constitution and bylaws and elect new members. Stephen O Meara presented a principles declaration. 65000 copies were ordered for statewide distribution and 93 new members admitted.
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Young Men’s Republican Club
Boston Young Men’s Republican Club
Young’s Hotel
Boynton
Ward 9
A. Sanford
Ward 17
Stephen O'Meara
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Or Sung
Boston
Alien
Common Council
Irwin R. Clark Nominated For Senator In Republican Convention
The fourth senatorial Republican convention met in the city committee room and nominated Irwin R. Clark. On the first ballot Clark and Edward J. Jenkins each had six votes, while on the second ballot Clark led with seven to Jenkins five. Everett A. Davis was chosen chairman and a district committee named.
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George W. Gibson
Chicopee
Hampden
Edward H. Walton
Middlesex
Hampden County
Franklin F. Arthur
Westfield
Irwin R. Clark
Everett A. Davis
Ward
Jacob Holmes
D. M. Warren
C. D. Daggett
John Hobbs
W. W. Campbell
Irwin A. Clark
Edward J. Jenkins
Clark
Jenkins
State Central Committee
Charles G. Moffit
Thomas Copeland
Noyes Eyes Senate Presidency in Suffolk Race
Ex Speaker Charles J. Noyes of Warn 14 is touted for Senator in the sixth Suffolk district with a path to Senate presidency if nominated and elected. An independent, George H. Murray of Ward 13, circulates petitions to run against Creed and Teevans, who are seen as likely regular nominees.
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C. J. Noyes
Senate
Charles J. Noyes
Warn 14
Suffolk
George ¥. H. Murray
Ward 13
M. J. Creed
J. J. Teevans
Burden at State Committee Chair Recovery Also Burdett Sends Thanks
News from the Republican State headquarters reports ex-Chairman F L Burden improving and on the road to recovery. A telegram from North Attleboro notes J O Burdett as Chairman sending thanks as Mrs F L Burden expresses gratitude for sympathy.
Young Men's Democratic Club Urges Campaign Work in Mass
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts dispatches a circular inviting members with time to help. Volunteers will prepare and distribute materials, schedule speakers, stump speak, explain the ballot act, handle correspondence, canvass neighborhoods, and raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Boston
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Death By Electricity Hearing Sought In Kemmler Case
Rochester N Y Oct 11 Tracy C Becker a referee to test death by electricity received telegrams from W Rourke Cochran counsel for Kemmler and Attorney General Ta bor asking him to move the general term judges to set a day this term to hear an appeal from Judge Day s decision Both parties favor a speedy hearing and about a dozen murder in the first degree defendants await trial in jails until key points are decided The judges will decide Thursday if that day suits both sides
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Rochester
N. Y
Tracy C. Becker
W. Rourke Cochran
Kemmler
Tabor
Kemmiler
Mrecker
New England Association Meeting Opens in Boston
The New England Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools opened in Jacob Sleeper Hall with Timothy Dwight presiding in President Collins absence. Speakers included J B Sewall and L Clark Seelye on pedagogy progress and teacher training. Eliot urged modern methods and Harvard’s strides in science and languages.
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New England Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools
Jacob Sleeper
College of Liberal Arts
Somerset Street
William Collar
Europe
Timothy Dwight
Yale
R. Greene Huling
New Bedford
J. B. Sewall
Thayer Academy
South Braintree
W. C. Poland
Brown University
L. Clark Seelye
D.D
Smith College
Messrs
John Tetlow
Boston
Horace M. Willard
Saxton’s River
G.S. Hall
Clark University
Worcester
Eliot
Harvard
Germany
Dwight
Save That Sweet Girl from Suffering Let Health Rise
A dated advertisement urges mothers to protect a young girl from invalidism by using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to regulate health. It claims the remedy can establish a firm basis for her life and avert chronic suffering and unhappiness.
Pleasant Physic Riddle of Pierce and Pellets
A fragment hints at a playful phrase about a more pleasant physic than Pierce's and Pellets a purgative kind. The concise line contrasts ailments with a brighter remedy, suggesting a satirical or literary note from a historical page.
Canadians Excited by British War Office Transport Order
An order from the British War Office directs Canada’s military districts to assess transport facilities for moving troops within the country and to inventory available horses for rapid military use. The announcement sparks speculation about Britain preparing for war and Canada’s possible involvement, though Montreal districts doubt the urgency. Some fear a Pacific coast garrison, others doubt the measure’s significance.
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Great Britain
Canada
England
United States
Montreal
Pacific
A New View of Richard the Third by Mansfield
Richard Mansfield discusses his innovative take on Richard III with the Post, detailing his scoring of the role as a brave and good looking king, his stage design, and how he differs from traditional portrayals. He notes London reception, plans for Boston, and his praise for Irving and the Kendals.
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Richard Mansfield
Post
The
Boston
America
Richard the
Richard
Shakspere
Elizabeth
Henry VII
Bosworth Field
Anne
London
Roper
Blackfriars
Whitefriars
Henry VI
Lady Anne
Miss Cameron
Jekyll and Hyde
Aron Chevrial
Macready
Mansfield
Ibsen
Mr. Mansfield
Irving
Macbeth
Miss Terry
Kendals
W.H
Kendal
House fire kills Daily family in Davis switch village
At Davis switch near Braptorp Pennsylvania Patrick Daily his wife and three sons aged thirteen eleven and nine perished when a gas leak from a neighboring oil well filled the house and an explosion followed. Daily, severely burned, attempted to save them.
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Braptorp
Penn
Davis Switch
Patrick Daily
Daily
Mr. Daily
Rockville
Conn
Paul Green
Tolland
Georgia Delegates Seen for Worcester Congregational Council
The Worcester Congregational council debated admitting Georgia delegates from multiple conferences. A report urged recognizing Georgia United Conference and Georgia Congregational Association as congruent in doctrine and polity, with seats proposed for Atlanta and Flint River delegates and honorary status for an Atlanta clergyman. The afternoon adjourned for Minneapolis next meeting, as the Georgia discussion continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Congregational Council
A. H. Quint
Massachusetts
Georgia
Congregational Churches
Free Protestant Methodist
United General Conference
Georgia Congregational Association
National Council
United States
Church of Christ
Georgia Association
S. C. Mechaniel
Atlanta District Conference
Stephen E
Quintef
Boston
Robbins
Minneapolis
Washington Gladden
Port au Prince election delayed amid set for new four year term
Hayti dispatches report the presidential vote postponed until electoral college delegates act. Edmond Paul may withdraw leaving Hippolyte to win unanimously under a new four year term. Quiet scenes as Behring Sea pirates rise and a Rutland Vermont jury returns not guilty in the Inman Sennett murder case.
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Hayti
Port-au-Prince
Edmond Paul
Hippolyte
Sloss
Alaska Commercial Company
Behring Sea
Alaska
Alvin M. Inman
Poultney
Patrick Sennett
Auction of Whitney cattle draws forty bid items
A sale of Whitney estate cattle occurred yesterday with twenty seven cattle auctioned. The top bid reached 145 dollars for the leading animal.
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Henry M. Whitney
WE GET OUR GUN GUN CLUB SHOOT AT WALNUT HILL
The Press Rifle Club visited Walnut Hill to shoot at a target. The Globe team posted 206 the Advertiser 200 the Herald 196 and the Transcript 180. A banquet in two weeks will honor prize winners with a solid silver cup awarded to champion marksmanship by Eugene Tompkins of the Boston Theatre.
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Press Rifle Club
Walnut Hill
T Globe
The
Advertiser
Herald
Transcript
Merrill
Eugene Tompkins
Boston Theatre
Funeral services for Charles E. Haley of Cambridge
Funeral services over the remains of Charles E. Haley were held at 14 Ellery Street yesterday afternoon. Rev Alexander McKenzie officiated. The Temple Quartet provided music. Floral tributes included a design from the Masonic friends and a closed book from Clark's Hotel Boston. Burial was at Cambridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Haley
Cambridge
Ellery Street
Alexander McKenzie
D.D
Temple Quartet
Masonie
Clark’s Hotel
Boston
Cambridge Cemetery
Historical tableaux at Boston Theatre celebrate early America and women progress
A Boston Theatre program showcased scenes from New England life, the Revolution and the Rebellion with 500 participating ladies led by historian Mrs. Mary A Livermore. Acts included the Landing of the Pilgrims and a focus on the evolution of women, ending with a net proceeds of about 1900 dollars.
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Boston
New England
Mary A. Livermore
Isabella
Spain
Columbus
Hazeltine
H. W. Chapin
Miles Standish
Anna Hutchinson
Quincy
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Cora Smith Pond
Columbia
L P. Morrill
W. H. Prior
Annie Parks
Garrison
T. E. Nash
Anthony Burns
Massachusetts Sixth Regiment
Andrew
A. Kimke
Sisters of Charity
Noteworthy bargains in Farley and Buttrum underwear
Kerr Warm.-Chandler & Co announces week long offers on fine seasonable goods including celebrated Farley & Buttrum imported English underwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr Warm
Chandler &_ Co
Winter Street
Farley & Buttrum
Remarkable Antique Sale at Harrison Gray Otis Brookline Estate
Auctioneers Lewis J. Bird & Co. announce a two day sale at the Otis residence Cottage street Brookline three houses from Warren street on Oct 15 and 16 at 10 30 each day. The sale features antique and modern furniture bronzes clocks paintings engravings Sevres Dres den and Minton ware silver cut glass and Washington relics with catalogs available. Transit by Orogress street cars from Tremont House or B and A R R to Cypress street then Walnut to Warren and Cottage. Barges will aid travel from Cypress at Walnut on sale days with house open daily 9 to 5.
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Dresden
Minton
Washington
Harrison Gray Otis
Cottage Street
Brookline
Warren Street
Tremont House
Cypress Street
Walnut Street
Warren
Cypress
Walnut Streets
Beacon
Fairfield Street
Beacon Street
Fairfield
S. R. Knights & Co
Washington Street
Boston
To Whom Can We Trace This Great Curse
A probing inquiry questions the origins of a feared curse and seeks clues or leads from readers and local lore. The piece links historical legends to present unease, inviting testimonies and regional speculation about the curse’s source.
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Episcopal Convention
William H. Brooks
Holyoke
Canidate
College and School
New England Association
School
Fremont Streets
Parker House
Lewis J. Bird & CO
Bromfield Street
R. Knights & CO
Washington St
Bestor
Main St
Cambridgeport
Gideon Beck
Eliot Street
Washington and
Tremont Streets
Snow & CQ
North Market St
Falton St
N. M. Hatch
Tremont Street
W. P. Balch
Y Stock Commission Agency
Devonshire St
Mr. Balch
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Richards & CO
P.M. Holmes
Harry Price
Philadelphia
Germantown
Chelten Avenue
Murdock
Philadelphia Medical and Surgical Reporter
Wm. Goodman
Bostor
Mary A. Charpiot
American Medical Association
British Medical Association
Mortgagele
George J. Kuntz, Jr
Charles R. Whitcombe
County of Suffolk
Commonwealth of
West Roxbury
Theo. B. Moses
Chas. J. Page
Frederic H. Henshaw
Tolk
Canterbury Street
Ashland Street
Charles Re Whitcombe
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