Navy Secretary Herbert Visits Boston Harbor
The Hon. H. A. Herbert Secretary of the Navy travels to Boston to inspect the navy yard accompanied by his family and aide. The Dolphin with Herbert’s flag anchors at 5 o’clock as a 17 gun salute is fired, Commodore Miller and Captain Cotts call to extend greetings, and Herbert expresses satisfaction with the trip from Washington.
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Boston Harbor
H. A. Herbert
Herbert
Navy Yard
Miss Herbert
L. L. Reamey
J. N. Miller
Albert Cotts
Wabash
Washington
Secretary Herbert Tours Navy Yard and Dives Into Naval Talks
Secretary Herbert and family, resting in hot weather at Newport and Naushon Island, plan a morning check of the Boston navy yard with no changes expected. He discusses torpedo boats, dynamite guns limits, and Vesuvius plans, while noting tariff growth as a quick trade revival. He compares Chinese and Japanese navies and expects to meet President Cleveland at Gray Gables after a Boston to New London sail.
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Herbert
New York
Newport
Naushon Island
Wood's Hall
Navy Yard
Miller
Aan
Naval Service
Naval Department
Vesuvius
China
Japan
United States
Dolphin
Boston
New London
Conn
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Store Windows Cut by a Fiend in Boston Streets
Police found that almost every plate glass window on Washington Street from Milk to School was scratched with diamond like cuts. Small stores and larger shops suffered equally. Similar damage occurred on Devonshire Street months earlier, suggesting a recurring vandal.
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Boston
Washington Street
Devonshire Street
Free Medical Services for All Diseases Offered by Dr Dewey
Free examinations and medical attendance continue during hard times. Dr Dewey, specialist, offers care to rich or poor at offices 7 and Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston street. Hours until 1 p m in early hours, 2 to 6 and 8 p m. Sunday 19 to 4 p m. Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.
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Dewey
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
Robbery in daylight drains Mrs Crowley of 1230
In broad daylight a thief cut a hole in Mrs H Crowley’s handbag and stole 1230 from her while she shopped at a downtown dry goods store. She reported the loss to police. Special Officer Estes is on the case with no arrests yet. Crowley, a Vermont visitor staying with the Donahues at 3 East Newton, is about 55 and expected to leave today.
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H. Crowley
East Newton Street
Savings Bank
Estes
Centurion buoy drift endangers navigation near Narrows
The Centurion lighted buoy has drifted from its proper position, turning a safety aid into a navigation hazard. A near collision occurred when a large coastal towboat navigated north of the buoy, forcing a cautious steamer to reverse engines to avoid disaster. The incident underscores the need for authorities to relocate and maintain the buoy in proper placement and illumination.
Ireland's Sufferings and Forged Circular Stir Dublin
John S. Redmond declares that the abandonment of Parnell corrupts the Irish party and leaves Ireland without a national leader, forecasting ongoing sufferings. In London a forged McCarthyite circular prompts inquiry as Gladstone and others deny any loan from the national treasury to Parnellites, calling Healy’s claim false.
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Dublin
John S. Redmond
M. P
Parnell
England
Ireland
M’carthyite Circular
London
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Tweedmouth
Irish Parliamentary Fund
Justin McCarthy
William O’brien
John Dillon
T. P. O’connor
McCarthyites
Timothy Healy
Parnellites
National Treasury
Dillon
Healy
Roxbury Girl's Death Ruled Accidental by Father and Officer
George E Gardner father of Hat tie M Gardner Roxbury girl found dead in the surf at Nantasket weeks ago and Special Officer Whitman conclude death likely accidental. They believe she fell from a rowboat while removing her jacket during the incident.
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George E. Gardner
Hattie M. Gardner
Roxbury
Nantasket
Whitman
Headquarters
Mikado's World Tour Postponed Indefinitely
The Mikado of Japan had planned a journey to the United States and Europe but the voyage is now indefinitely postponed due to the ongoing China trouble. The decision ends hopes for the tour at present.
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Japan
Europe
China
Mary S Ames wreck survivors reach Madagascar coast
A letter from Mrs Knowles clears up the 17 June wreck of the bark Mary S Ames off Madagascar. Nine in captain’s boat and six in mate’s survived. They faced fierce gales, breakers, and thirst, were aided by locals, and one crewman Charlie reached shore. Several crew members perished, including John Harault and others. They later travelled to Tamatave and await remittances from America.
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Plymouth
Mary S. Ames
New Bedford
Madagascar
S. Frank Knowles
C. H. Fisher
Manomet
Ces
Knowles
Charlie
John Harault
Joe Pelot
John Borrison
Pat O’neal
Mauritius
Manakara
Tamatave
America
Public hearings adjourned in honor of General Banks
Hearings in the public institutions committee were resumed at 10 am but adjourned out of respect for General Banks whose funeral occurred this afternoon. Lawyers Riley Dr Newell, Curtis Proctor and Commissioner Devlin attended, Morrill the Superintendent of Printing was present, and Chairman Hallstram called for continuation at 2 pm.
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Public Institutions
Riley
Newell
Curtis and
Proctor
Devlin
Morrill
General Banks
Hallstram
NEW CHARLESTOWN BRIDGE AUTHORIZED FOR SKETCHES AND ESTIMATES
The Subway Commission held a meeting with City Engineer Jackson and Chief Engineer Carson in consultation. Jackson is authorized to commence preliminary sketches and estimates for a bridge to Charlestown. The secretary position and board room arrangements are to be decided amid many candidates.
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Subway Commission
Jackson
Carson
Charlestown
Bazaar for a Gripple At Mrs McCarthy’s Roxbury Home
A Monday bazaar at 12 Cedar Street Roxbury raised funds for an 11 year old crippled girl in need of crutches and splints. Organized by Mrs. William McCarthy and her Home for Working Girls, the event featured children contributing pin money and selling trinkets. Proceeds will cover the girl’s splints and boarding at Arlington with any surplus aiding her care.
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William McCarthy
Cedar Street
Roxbury
McCarthy
Home For
Working Girls
Union Park Street
Harrison Avenue
Arlington
Extraordinary meeting of Scottish Clans in New York
In New York on September 4 an extraordinary four day meeting of the Order of Scottish Clans convened at the Metropolitan Hotel. The fraternal order, founded in 1878, aims to decide reforms in its government structure. Boston delegate John Kinnear attends the session.
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New York
Order of Scottish Clans
Metropolitan
Scott
Boston
John Kinnear
Wilson to sail for Europe for sea voyage trip
Washington report says Chairman William L. Wilson of the Ways and Means Committee will sail to Europe on Wednesday for a rapid sea voyage benefiting the delegation.
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Washington
William L. Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Europe
The Natural Law of Cure by Dr Leclerque at 278 Boylston St
An advertisement for Dr Myron F. Leclercque offering constitutional treatment for brain and nervous system diseases. It lists paralysis epilepsy loco motor ataxia and long standing functional disorders, stating office and residence at 278 Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts opposite Public Garden.
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Myron FE. Leclerque
Boylston St
Public Garden
Boston
Mass
Bell's Watches Featured as Spring Time Warranted Picks
A brief note highlights Bell's as shops offering spring time warranted watches. Dianeigh advertises Temple Pine options, suggesting promotions and seasonal selections for customers.
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Dianeigh
Temple Pine
Vanderbilt reconciliation efforts shadow Marlboro rumor
In Paris on Sept 4 Mrs. W K Vanderbilt with three children rests at Schwalbach as renewed Vanderbilt family efforts push toward a formal reconciliation. Reports note Danesfield on the Thames was sought for sub letting but declined, while Duke of Marlborough recently visited Danesfield amid royal inquiries and talk of high society strain.
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Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt
Schwalbach
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Danesfield
Schott Murray
The
Thames
Mr. Vanderbilt
Duke
Duchess of Fife
London
Duke of Marlborough
Gos
Mrs Vanderbilt’s alleged insult sparks yachting party rift
Report notes Mrs Vanderbilt allegedly insulted her husband and guests on the Valiant yachting trip, prompting a temporary separation. Friends insist Vanderbilt’s openly public relations with Nellie Neustraetter spurred the dispute, and gossip links Consuelo Vanderbilt to a possible future marriage. reconciliation remains uncertain as Mrs Vanderbilt may return to America.
Ward M allister apology sparks New York flare up
Lizzie McCall denies accusations by Ward McAllister and vows to confront Superintendent Byrnes over his claim. She recalls high society ties with Boucicault and Heywood, defends her reputation, and threatens a Newport apology that would publicize the dispute.
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New York
Lizzie McCall
Police
Byrnes
Ward McAllister
West Twenty-third Street
Boucicault
Bath
Heywood
Newport
Ward
Janauschek
New Lease of Life Insurance Offered at 308 Warren St Roxbury
Advertisement invites all with heart disease or nervous prostration to apply for unreserved approval under a new insurance plan. Francis W. Reid M D of Roxbury Boston promises access after twenty years of practice in Europe and America raising this specialty to a high standard of success.
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Francis W. Reid
Warren St
Roxbury
Boston
Mass
Europe
America
Ward Described as Clever Man with Great Talent
Charlotte Cusuman recalls Ward as a clever man with many talents. He would make a first class steward. The note reflects admiration for his abilities across lines and stages.
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Charlotte Cusuman
Ward
Funeral of C S Gosse in Jamaica Plain
Charles S. Gosse died Sunday at his home 3 Paul Gore street Jamaica Plain from bronchial disease. Funeral services were held at his residence at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev Mr Leonard of the Methodist Church. Mr Joseph White sang Cross and Crown with emotion. Interment at Forest Hills Cemetery. Born in Portland in 1857 he was a longtime member of the Press Club and a thirty second degree Mason.
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Charles S. Gosse
Paul Gore Street
Jamaica Plain
Leonard
Methodist Church
Joseph White
Mr. Gosse
Masons
Press Club
Forest Hills Cemetery
Portland
New York and New England Vacation Guide Offer
September travelers seek mountains and seashore. NY and NE R R promotes its routes with access to scenic spots. W R Babcock, general passenger agent, offers a handsomely illustrated guide with hotel rates and places, sent for a 2 cent stamp.
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Boston
New York
New England
W. R. Babcock
N. Y
Neponset Candidate Arthur Stock Seeks Representative Honor
Arthur H. Stock of 460 Forest Avenue Neponset runs as an independent for Representative honors. Stock is a carriage painter and a member of Wagon Makers Union No 29.
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Arthur H. Stock
Forest Avenue
Neponset
Mr. Stock
Wagon Makers’ Union No. 29
Cleveland's rehabilitation widens NYGop risk in 96 race
From Hamburg the World quotes Chauncey Depew arguing New York Republicans fear overconfidence after Cleveland’s missteps. He calls Cleveland a schoolmaster president, notes two pivotal accidents of revival: the Buffalo mayoralty and the railway strike. He credits Cleveland for regaining support among industrials and hints Cleveland may seek the 1896 Democratic nomination.
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New York
the World
Hamburg
Chauncey M. Depew
New York State
Cleveland
Congress
Buffalo
Olney
Democratic Party
Wilson
Tammany
Grover Cleveland
Peary relief Falcon reaches Cisco. expedition reported
The Falcon arrived at Cisco on July 16 while en route home from Brooklyn. The party includes H. S. Bridgman managing editor of the Brooklyn Standard Union. They are all well and expected to proceed northward on July 17 according to a Cisco cable dated July 17 via Copenhagen.
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New York
Peary
Stamer Falcon
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Standard Union
Cisco
Copenhagen
H. S. Bridgman
Standard Union
Coach Overturns in Crawford Notch Injury Report At Crawford House
In North Conway New Hampshire on September 4 a coach returning from Crawford House toppled down a ravine after slowing for a offer of thanks. Thirteen women on top were pitched into bushes with several injuries. Passengers included Mrs G G Boardman of Brookline Mrs John Robinson and two Misses Robinson of Salem Mrs Daniel Chauncey and two Misses Chauncey of Brooklyn Miss Rogers Miss Repes Miss Russell Mr Silver and a Salem woman Mr Henry Clews Jr of New York and Miss Matlock of Philadelphia. Mrs Boardman suffered two fractured bones in the ankle and Miss Russell sustained facial bruising. Driver Herbert Mudgett was bruised. The party was brought back to the Crawford House for care.
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North Conway
N. H
Intervale House
Crawford
G. G. Boardman
Brookline
John Robinson
Salem
Daniel Chauncey
Chauncey
Brooklyn
Rogers
Repes
Russell
Silver
Henry Clews, Jr
New York
Matlock
Philadelphia
Boardman
Miss Russell
Herbert Mudgett
Crawford House
Hitchcock Barrows wed in Auburndale church ceremony
In Auburndale on September 4 Charles H Hitchcock senior geologist of Dartmouth College and Miss Charlotte M Barrows daughter of Professor Barrows of Oberlin Theological Seminary were married at high noon in Congregational Church. The reception followed at Mrs Edward Dummers residence and the couple will reside in Hanover after their wedding trip.
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Auburndale
Charles H. Hitchcock
Charlotte M. Barrows
Calvin Cutler
Hitchcock
Dartmouth College
New Hampshire
Professor Barrows
Oberlin Theological Seminary
Andover Academy
George Burdette
Brookline
William Barrows
Philadelphia
Frank Barrows
Boston
Edward Dummer
Hanover
Prawda Sentenced to Life for Mrs Myers Murder
Augustus M. Prawda was brought before Judge Bonney in the Superior Court at Portland and sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor in State Prison for the murder of Mrs. Walburg Myers at Yarmouth.
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Portland
Augustus M. Prawda
Walburg Myers
Yarmouth
Bonney
State
Boston man jailed for fraud in Connecticut subscriptions
Rockville Conn Sept 4 Judge Wheeler of the Superior Court sentenced Charles P Gallagher of Boston to two months in Tolland Jail for fraudulently obtaining subscriptions to a boys paper published by Rev lather Ford of Boston.
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Rockville
Conn
Wheeler
Superior Court
Charles P. Gallagher
Boston
Tolland
American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Makers
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers at 12 and 14 Broadway extension city. Repairs of all kinds of wringers and sweepers are offered. Orders by mail promptly attended to telephone Tremont 7é.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Munyon Offers Free Sample Dyspepsia Cure in Boston
Distribution at Munyon's Remedy Co in Pelham Block Tremont and Boylston streets drew red letter days for dyspeptics as 10 000 sample vials were given away by the Daily Post and the company's office. Prof Munyon promotes free trials of his remedies with free consultations and guides available from druggists, asserting high efficacy and prior successful Rheumatism Cure tests.
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Boston
Munyon
Daily Post
Pelham Block
Prof
Tremont
Boylston Streets
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Redmond
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New Charlestown Bridge
Bazaar
Wild Flowers of America
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the Post
Post
Irving
Sherman
Grant
Dickens
Cook Book
Cooper
Marlboro
Consuela Vanderbilt
Mrs
William K. Vanderbilt
Ward M
Allister
Lizzie Mcall
C. S. Gosse
WN. E
Por Ib Co
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Depew
Peary Relief News
Crawford Notch
Prawda
Munyon’s Remedy Co., Pelham Block
Tremont and Boylston Sts
Hotels
Broadway
39Th St
Grand Central Depot
John McKay
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middleseas
Catherine Curry
Somerville
George H. Bates
Cambridge
Guardian
Boston Post
Charles J, McIntire
Adelaide Wheeler Simonds
Suffolk
Mary Adelaide Simonds
Tra Cook
Fifth District
Baltimore
Solomons Lamp
Maryland
Eric Bergland
Solomons
Mathey-Caylus
Olin & V
Yantal
Midy
Jin
WAITE
Denver
Col
Charles S. Thomas
F. S. Meslon
J. E. Myer
Casimero Barela
J. N. Brinson
Swain
Mary C
MR. Rosenthal
Miss Bernstein
Harry W.rosenthal
Annie M. Bernstein
Roughan Hall
Margolis
French
Queenstown
Nina
Menantie
A. H. Atwood
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