Grand Army Rallies in Philadelphia Encampment Opens
The thirty third national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens in Philadelphia with veterans and thousands of visitors arriving. Mayor Ashbridge urges loyalty and decorations as women veterans, Army Nurses, and naval units prepare parades and pageants. Admiral Sampson’s fleet and Russian officers participate in ceremonies ahead of President McKinley’s stay and entertainments.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Grand Army of the Republic
Ashbridge
Bannery
National Association of Army
Farragut
Admiral Sampson
Delaware River
Oppo
Metliniey
Gresham
Imperial Russian Navy
McKinley
Walton
Academy of Music
New York
Brooklyn
Indiana
Massachusetts
Texas
Bampson
Sampson
Fairmount Park
Sons of Veterans
Colonel Thomas to Transfer to Other Institution After Brookline Break
A Brookline sanitarium attach says Colonel Henry A. Thomas will not return home to South Weymouth but move to another facility after leaving the hospital later this month. His health is better physically yet still fragile mentally, with limited talking access and strict precautions to avoid any excitement. He enjoys outdoor activities and indoor games like whist, checkers, and crokinole while under careful supervision.
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Henry A. Thomas
Brookline
South Weymouth
Colonel Thomas
Clement
Thomas
Adath Israel Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Temple Adath Israel held its annual meeting and election of officers yesterday morning. Officers re-elected by acclamation were Lewis Hecht president Jacob Morse vice president Leo J Lyons secretary Ferdinand Abraham treasurer Joseph Guggenheim messenger and collector. New trustees Felix Chenthal and J Gross filled two vacancies.
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Temple Adath Israel
Lewis Hecht
Jacob Morse
Leo J. Lyons
Ferdinand Abraham
Joseph Guggenheim
Felix @chenthal
J. Gross
Hecht
Brockton Fair Promises Best Year With $8000 Prizes
Brockton fair officials announce 8000 dollars in prizes for trotting pacing and running races. The prize fund signals one of the event's strongest years and aims to attract top horses and contestants.
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Brockton
Romise
Anti-McKinley Captain O'Farrell Speaks at Adams House
Washington DC captain Patrick O'Farrell arrived in the city and stayed at Adams House under the Anti-Imperialist League. He plans to vote for Bryan and spoke on Philippine policy, criticizing McKinley and urging US troops to withdraw. He served in the Civil War and remains active in G A R circles.
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Patrick O’farrell
Washington, D. C
Adams
O’farrell
McKinley
Philippines
United States
Washington
Aguiraldo
Cornwallis
England
France
George
New York
John A. Rawlins
Department of the Potomac
Grant
Retreat in 1900 Demands Platform Unity and Anti Imperialism
Speakers criticize party disruptions over the Chicago platform and bimetallism. Judge Tarvin and John J. Lentz urge steadfast support for 1896 principles, free coinage, and public ownership of utilities while denouncing imperialist policies and the war in the Philippines.
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Judge Tarvin
Kentucky
Chicago
Democratic Organization
New York City
William J. Bryan
United States
Pink Pills for Pale People Featured in Health Claims
An advertorial discusses Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for sick headache and nervous fatigue. It cites Mrs. Stoffle of Martinsville Missouri praising relief after using the product and notes price and availability from the Pr Williams Medicine Co.
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Williams
Fannie B. Stoffle
Martinsville
Kansas City
Rom
Republican
Bethany, Mo
Mayoral Race Rumor Denied By Water Commissioner Murphy
Water Commissioner John R. Murphy denied withdrawing from the mayoralty contest after being spotted at his Nantasket summer home. He stated no comment on the race and would reveal his position after the state election.
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John R. Murphy
Murphy
Atlantic Hill
Nantasket
Post
Ward 7 Democrats Endorsement Meeting Draws 400 Voters
A Ward 7 Democrats gathering held yesterday at Iernaen ce J quarters of the Ward 7 Mra Association drew about 400 voters. They endorsed F Sullivan for senator, J L Donovan for representative, and William H H Crowley and Jeremiah J McNemara for councillor.
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Iernaence
Mra
F. Sullivan
F Orator
J. L. Donovan
Representatv
William H. H. Crowley
Jeremiah J.mcnemara
How Labor Day Will be Observed
List of Labor Day events across Boston area including parades open houses picnics mass meetings and evening entertainments at venues such as Westwood Park St Stephen's Hall Dover Berkeley Columbus Avenue Boylston Washington Streets Caledonian Hall Hibernian Hall Jamaica Plain Music Hall Masonic Temple and St Michael's Court with times from 10 a m to 8 p m and activities by unions orders and associations.
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New England
New England Order of Protection
Westwood Park
Firemen’s Protective Union
St. Stephen's Hall
St. Kasimer Lithuanian Association
Dorchester Avenue
Dover
Berkeley
Columbus Avenue
Boylston
Washington Streets
Caledonian Hall
Father Mislukas
New York
Field Day
South Boston
Locust Street
Noddle Island
Schulverein
Jamaica Plain
Music Hall
First Lodge
New Masonic Temple
St. Michael's Court
Today's Sporting Events Highlights Across Venues
Baseball at South End grounds Boston vs Baltimore 2 30 p m. McManus Co vs D D D Scituate. Aquatics rowing at Charles River basin 2 30 p m. Yachting regattas off Nahant Cohasset Bunker Hill. Golf and tennis tournaments start 9 30 a m. at Wollaston Allston Winthrop Watertown Watertown and Hunnewell Newton.
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Boston
Baltimore
South End
McManus & Co
Scituate
Wollaston
Allston
Winthrop
Watertown
Salem
Tillman Faces Meeting With Three Pronged Pitchfork Plans
A Monday meeting will start at 2 PM with Senator Tillman as a speaker along with Hon. H. O. Kent, Rev. Charlies Bisbee, General A. J. Warner and others. Tillman promised a three pronged pitchfork approach to persuasive effort.
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Senator Tillman
H. O. Kent
The
Hampshire
Charlies Bisbeesachusetts
A. J. Warner
Man Falls to Three Card Monie Loss Then Fights
New York reports Lewis O Cloudman a Boston street cleaner foreman arrested at Coney Island after a street fight with Robert Pierce of Boston. Cloudman said Pierce introduced him to three card monte and led to a $300 loss before Pierce fled. Cloudman to appear in Coney Island Police Court.
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New York
Lewis O. Cloudman
Boston
Coney Island
Shy
Burley
Robert Pierce
Tremont Street
Cloudman
Pierce
Hammond Street
Falls and Fractures From Everyday Alighting in Boston
Reported incidents show several people injured in simple slips and falls. Peter Carey survived a 60 foot fall with minor injuries, while John Olyer suffered a base of skull fracture after a doorway collapse. Others include Christena Neilson with scalp wounds from a streetcar fall Betsy Porcelain injuring her leg after stepping onto subway tracks and Edward Beidge with a broken wrist from a car and door incident.
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Christena Neilson
Webster Street
School
Washington Streets
Massachusetts General Hospital
Edward E. Beidge
Otisfield Street
Boston Elevated Railroad
Grove Hall
Dr. Hall
St Stephen's Parish Autumn Party Tonight at St John Hall
A large St Stephen's parish gathering plans an autumn party to raise funds for the Hibernian table at the bazaar. The event features a concert from 8 to 9 and dancing 9 to 2 with Alderman E W Dixon as floor marshal and many assistants. Mrs Fennison leads the table with help from parish ladies.
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St. Stephen's Parish
St. John Hall
Moon Street
St. Stephen’s Bazaar
E. W. Dixon
D. J. Kane
Frederickl
Over Hall
Parade of Scotch Clans to March from Caledonian Hall
The Orggr of Scotch Clans of Massachusetts hosts a parade starting at Caledonian Hall on Eliot street at 8 o clock with visiting clans from outside the state. The Fraser Highlanders of Pawtucket join as a large delegation and wear Highland dress. After passing City Hall the Mayor is to review, then clansmen and families ride trains to Caledonian Grove West Roxbury for the tenth annual picnic and games.
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Orggr
Massachusetts
Caledonian Hall
Eliot Street
Fraser Highlanders
Pawtucket
City Hall
South Union Terminal
Caledonian Grove
West Roxbury
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John Olyer
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Italy
ST. Stephen's Party
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