Veterans of Massachusetts regiment mark reunion in Boston
The assembly elected officers led by Colonel Lucius B. Marsh and Lieutenant-Colonel Alpert Stickney. Marsh recalled Civil War scenes including a near Sherman inspection and a waterlogged vessel. Corporal Cunningham praised soldierly dignity and urged political action, as other members shared remarks before adjourning for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Robinson
Lucius B. Marsh
Alpert Stickney
Austin 8. Cushman
Everett A. Horton
Charles B. Stevens
B. I. Hatch
John J. Currier
Emery Cleaves
Marsh
Colonel Marsh
Stickney
Cleaves
General Sherman
West Point
Sherman
New Orleans
Cushman
Frank A. Titus
Charlestown
A. H. Wright
Concord
George Buttrick
John N. Harlow
Charles O. Welch
Charles J. Hilleman
Ephraim H. ‘Tappan
Almon H. Tucker
Holden R. Tripp
James Matthews
J. N. G. Plummer
Horatio G. Tanner
Henry H. Walsh
George F. Wheeler
John J. Hunt
Benjamin J. Soule
R. R. Andrews
George A. Hosea
Daniel Carter
J.H. Matthews
Dennis A. Ma‘honey
Corporal Cunningham
Massachusetts
Fitchburg Campaign Kickoff in Worcester County
Governor Greenhalge arrives in Fitchburg with R H Boutwell and A H Washburn to a large Democratic turnout. He urges unity across parties, favors consolidation of executive power, and questions the value of a solicitor general while defending efficient state administration and honest money amid looming 1896 finance issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Worcester County
Greenhalge
R. H. Boutwell
A. H. Washburn
City Hall
Rodney Wallace
Arthur H. Lowe
Ackley
Kellogg
Norcross
G. R. Hewitt
Herbert I. Wallace
William Edwards
Charles F. Baker
J. L. Chapman
John Parkhill
James Phillips, Jr
E. M. Dickinson
Charles T. Crocker
F. C. Nichols
Joseph E. Raymond
George W. Weymouth
Rockwell
D. S. Woodworth
Dr. Woodworth
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Corporation of
Williams
the Herald
Democratic Party
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Republican Party
Carlisle
United States
Middleboro
Jamaica Plain 1 Evening Defeats Jamaica Plain Team
Jamaica Plain 1 Evening defeats Jamaica Plain with Drew on Jamaica and Prescott leading Charlestown at 644. The bowling squad held the high rolls, with a standout performance totaling the best score of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Plain
Drew
Jamaica
Prescott
Charlestown
Charlestowns
Puffer Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Lowell
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Puffer longtime Lowell residents celebrated their golden wedding with a large reception tonight attended by many friends.
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Lowell
A. D. Puffer
Harvard to Face Princeton in November Conference
Harvard plans a November 2 meeting with Princeton after practice to settle terms for a Harvard Princeton game. Captain Brewer will meet Lea of Princeton, as proposed, with a likely Thursday conference after Harvard’s game with Williams. A compromise on rules is expected to satisfy both sides.
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Harvard
Princeton
Brewer
Lea
Ames
Tigers
Williams
Somerville High Dominates Dedham 24 to 0 in Junior League
Somerville High School topped Dedham High 24 to 0 in a Junior League exhibition at the Somerville YMCA grounds. Buron scored five touchdowns for the winners as White more officiated and Hopkins refereed amid a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville High School
Somerville Y.M. C. A
Dedham High
Somerville High
Cuday
T.O
Roland J.t
Flannagan
Boxing Gossip and Match Chatter From Local Rings
Boxing gossip lists McKeever seeking a $5000 match with Kid Lavigne after a win over Valentine. Tomorrow a bowling event, Thursday a billiards exhibition by Hennessy and Snee at Gladstone Club Lowell. McGuirk says police can stop shows. Foley challenges McLaughlin at 128 pounds. Corbett Choynski record spans four rounds minimum. Cunningham seeks Sylvester at 9 1/2 pounds. Scarville vs Butler set for 8 pm Saturday. St Paul Kid and Flaherty box 15 rounds tonight. Spike Sullivan vs Jennings six rounds. City Point Athletic Club to hold entertainment and bag punching next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Clark
Charley McKeever
Valentine
Lavigne
Hennessy
Lawrence
Martin Snee
Haverhill
Gladstone Club
Lowell
J. J. McGuirk
Newton
Jack Foley
South Boston
Jerry McLaughlin
Ben McArthur
Corbett
Choynski
Mike Cunningham
Roxbury
Joe Sylvester
Charley Scarville
John E. Butler
Kirtland Club
Lynn
St. Paul
Saugus Races Delayed to 1 30 P M This Afternoon
Unfinished Mystic races occupy the forenoon so Saugus racing starts at 1 30 p m. The delay allows spectators to watch events at both tracks this afternoon.
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Mystic
Saugus
Pepperell colonel Prescott and the Bunker Hill links
The article recalls William Prescott of Pepperell, his ancestry in Groton, and his role in the 1774 to 1776 campaigns. It ties his leadership at Bunker Hill to broader New England resistance, notes his later life and death in 1796, and highlights his family and public service.
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Mary
Benjamin
Jonas
Groton
Gore
Louisburg
Sir William Pepperell
Pepperell
Groton West Parish
William Prescott
Nova Scotia
Mr. Longfellow
Evangeline
Hawthorne
Canada
Royal Forces
Montreal
New England
Old England
Great Britain
America
Prescott
Washington
Bay of Fundy
Monongahela
Massachusetts
James Prescott
William
Concord
Hollis
Oliver Prescott
Babridge
Cambridge
Artemas Ward
Frye
Knowlton
Bunker Hill
Harvard Caller
Dr. Holmes
Harvard College
Charlestown
Thermopylae
Waterloo
Lodi
Dorchester
Trenton
Saratoga
Yorktown
Warren
Allen
Montgomery
Marion
Morgan
Wayne
Arnold
New York
Upper
Hudson
Middlesex County
Abigail Hale
William Hickling
Wiliam and
Cather
Century of Progress and Warning for the Nation
A historical oration recalls a centennial reflection on American growth from 1795 while warning against warlike excess. It lauds science, education, and national unity, then critiques harsh treatment of Native peoples, immigrant tensions, and political factionalism. The speaker urges restraint and avoids romantic militarism.
Morning choir showcase at Woodbury marks winter vocal season
Thin-faced performers packed Woodbury for the 11th Winter Vocal event, highlighting local talent in a spirited 6 a.m. session. Judges noted steady voices amid a tight morning program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Torent
Sdip
Tor
Woodbury
Lesson of Bunker Hill and the Sword of Peace
The speaker invokes the lesson of Bunker Hill and Prescott to urge obedience and order during potential future wars. He recalls Linzee’s ship broadside against the redoubt, notes descendants of Prescott and Linzee intermarried, and describes swords hung in libraries as symbols of peace. The plea rests on transferring war impulses to diplomacy at Washington.
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Cortez
Pizarro
Washington
Jackson
Union
Naples
Constantinople
Jay
America
United States
Sesostris
Bunker Hill
Prescott
William Prescott
Dward Linzee
Linzee
Historian
Massachusetts Historical Society
Department of State
Sixth Suffolk Democratic Senate Nomination Ends in Deadlock
The sixth Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention failed to renominate Senator William H. McMorrow after thirteen ballots in Gray's Hall. Delegates from Ward 13 14 and 15 backed Cronin Devine and McMorrow respectively, with ballots invalid on two counts. The body adjourned to reconvene tonight as Mayor Flood seeks South Boston support and Eaton withdraws leaving Murray to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
William H. McMorrow
Gray’s Hall
Daniel J.kinnally
Ward 14
Alderman Flood
John J. Kennelly
Ward
W. H. Woods
John Lane
Norris
Kinnally
Reidy
T. J. Donovan
Ward 13
Joseph J. Norton
John McDonough
Flood
McMorrow
Aldeman Flood
Dennis M. Cronin
President Butler
Senate
South Boston
Michael P Geary
Ward 18
Bernard J. Devine
Cronin
Devine
Lynch
Ward 1H
Senator McMorrow
Gray's Hall
Josiah Quincy
Representative Geary
Geary
Boston
William T. Eaton
Michael J. Murray
English High Tennis Tournament Opens Season
The English High School Tennis Association held its first tournament of the year, featuring Edwards as champion and Wright advancing to finals. Results include Howe 6-0 6-3 over Moulton, Eastman 6-1 6-5 over Converse, Edwards 6-0 6-0 over Cuddiley, Burgess 6-0 6-1, Hellborn by default over Seara, Cobb 6-4 4-6 6-3 over Stearns, and rounds leading to Edwards defeating Wright in the final 3-6 5-7 6-0 6-? .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High School Tennis Association
Edwards
Wright
Howe
Converse
Fadwards
Wollins
Clarke
Cobb
Heilborn
Record-Breaking Five-Mile Tandem Bicycle Run
William DeCardy of Morgan & Wright shattered multiple marks at Fountain Ferry track Louisville. He set a new two mile record of 3 52 2 5 and helped a tandem crew pace to new world records including five miles in 9 58 25 and a series of mile and four mile times. Gardiner also set three mile and four mile records during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Fountain Ferry
William DeCardy
Morgan & Wright
Johnson
B. E B. Anderson
Herman van Herrck
Oy Inieee
Gata
Miles
Titus
Gardinner
Suffolk century postponed by weather to Oct 27
News notes from Independence Iowa and nearby towns mention postponement of the Suffolk century to Sunday Oct 27 due to bad weather. The item lists participants and pacemakers including Harry C. Brooks and Willie Windle with others heading to Louisville Springfield and Worcester for records. Also referenced are local club meetings and political cautions from the division board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Brooks
Tremont Street
Jesse James Gang
Tom Eck
Johnhy ‘Johnson
Austin Crooks
al Welliig
H. R. Steenson
Louisville
Independence
Fred Graves
Springfield
Windle-Berle
Sterling Elliott
Abott
Bett
Tning Board
the Press Cycling Club
Pyegtar
Eagle Club
Casey
Eagles
Don
Judge rules horse racing not a crime in New York
In New York on October 14 Judge Ingraham of the Court of Oyer and Terminer ruled there is nothing in the constitution making horse racing a crime and that racing or running horses is not a violation of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ingraham
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Races at Nashua Drivng Park feature slow track winds
October races at Nashua Driving Park opened in cold wind slowing horses. J R Shedd Jr displayed superb form with times noted as 2 37, 2 30, and 2 24 1 2 for various entries. Charley M shown clocking 2 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Nashua Drivng Park
J R. Shedd
J.R. Shedd
J. R. Shedd
Charley M
Results at the Aqueduct Race Track October Race Card
First race six and a half furlongs Will Eliott won with Florimer second and Fatal third. Time 1 34 3 4. Second race six and a half furlongs Addie won Fatal placed time 1 35 1 2. Third race one mile one sixteenth Eclipse led over Long Bridge with Marshall and time 1 52 1 2. Fourth race six furlongs Tomoka won King T second and Fifield third in 1 18 1 4. Fifth race one mile Sir John won with King Michael second and Inquirendo third in 1 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aqueduct Race Track
Will Eliott
Florimer
He India
Addie
Marshall
Eclipse
Long Bridge
King T
Tomoka
Fifield
Inquirendo
Sir John
King Michael
Closing at Mystic Park Trotting Season Ends
Medford October 14 The two unfinished races from Saturday will start promptly at 10 o clock at Mystic Park tomorrow. The events will close the trotting season at the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Mystic Park
Hope Lumber Company levies attachment on arena lumber
The Hope Lumber Company of Marshall Texas attached 4000 worth of lumber planned for the arena for the fifth carnival slated to start October 31. The material was to be moved to Hot Springs Arkansas for the contest there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Hope Bumber Company
Marshall
Hot’ Springs
Ark
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Faneuil Mali
Somerville
Dedham
Adirondacks
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Leap Pill Co
Bangor
Ine
Abigail
Mr. Prescott
Sparks
Babylon
Alexander
Columbus
Dre
South
Bike Records
Louise
Arthur Gardiner
Arena Lumber
Meridal
Buffale
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