Li Hung Chang's Day in the National Capital
Li Hung Chang and his suite toured the Capitol Washington meeting Librarian Spofford and Secretary Carlisle. He also visited the Chinese legation Arlington Mon ument top and dinner hosted by ex Secretary Foster with notable guests. Edison is to show Li phonograph models at Niagara Falls with a China trip suggested. An honorary knight title is awarded to Loh Feng Luh in London.
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Washington
Ruger
Orn W. Foster
Capitol
Argoyne
Grant
Spofford
Statuary Hall
Yang Yu
Niagara
Legation
Li Oe Chang
H. W Hoo
M. Y. Chung
United States Army
Arlington
Theneig Monument
Iles
Breck
Ruggles
Greely
Sternberg
Gilmore
Davis
Heyl
Miles
Foster
Lord Li
Mark
Carlisle
Fuller
China
Carlile
Lamont’s
Francis
Li Hung Fong
le Feng Loh
Li Ching Su
Irwin
Senor Romero
Lamont
Justice Harlan
Lowndes
Maryland
Rockhill
E. B. Drew
James H. Wilson
New York
W. W. Johnston
United States
Morelli
Fanciulli
Ear Li
Niagara Falls
Li Hung Chang
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
London
Loh Feng Luh
Wild steers chase through Watertown streets ending in gunfire
Sept 4 in Amuge Watertown South Kansas steers escaped Union Stock Yards and sprinted through lawns and walls with crowds and two armed men pursuing. Seventeen shots killed one steer after a two mile chase up Main street near Waltham. A second steer roamed Belmont and Waverly, not killed by dark.
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Watertown
South Kansas
Union
Union Market
Main Street
Waltham Line
Belmont
Waverly
Reverend A F Herrick Laid To Rest At Immanuel
Funeral services for Rev A F Herrick were held at Immanuel Methodist Church Waltham with Bishop Mallilieu and several pastors officiating. Removals were offered by Rev N Fellows of Woburn. Bearers included Dr Knowles Mansfield and Beekman. Interment planned at Spencer tomorrow.
Woman’s Writes Believe in Sarsaparilla Cure
Mrs. John A Gentle of Fort Fairfield Maine narrates seven years of scrofula suffering with a physician’s care but notes complete recovery after seven bottles of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. The testimonial endorses the remedy and reflects a confident lay belief in female readers.
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Ayer
John A. Gentle
Fort Fairfield, Mo
Noted Newtonville Lawyer Struck and Killed by Milford Express
W F Slocum a senior law partner in W F & W S Slocum was fatally struck at Newtonville Station while crossing tracks to catch a Boston bound train. The 74 year old Newtonville resident, born in 1822 in Holland Mass, had a long legal career and civic involvement including politics and church. he leaves three children.
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W. F. Slocum
W.F
W. S
Milfor
Newtonville
Bowers Street
Man Dies After Fall From Third Floor Window
George May aged 45 of Gainsboro street dropped from a third story window while washing windows at 8 Newbury street yesterday morning. He sustained fatal injuries and died shortly after. Undertaker Jones took charge of the body. May was a widower with five young children.
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George May
Gainsboro Street
Newbury Street
Jones
May
Burglary at C. J. Halligan’s Grocery
A rear window break at 11 Eustis Street enabled entry to C. J. Halligan’s grocery. About 75 cents in change and postage stamps were stolen. Captain Hurley suspects the act was carried out by boys.
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C. J. Halligan
Eustis Street
Captain Hurley
Centennial Celebration Delayed For Episcopal Diocese
The centennial observance honoring the first bishop of the diocese of Massachusetts was postponed due to the absence of several standing committee members. A details meeting will be held in October to plan the event, with a memorial planned for the Right Reverend Dr Barr, the inaugural bishop when the diocese covered Maine Vermont and Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts
Barr
Maine
Vermont
Music Director Wight Fires Room In Temporary Insanity
C Wight longtime Lyceum Theatre music director in New London Connecticut became temporarily insane during a visit to Miss Minnie Chappell. He started a fire using pictures rugs sofa and pillows in an open grate before police intervened. No serious physical condition reported.
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New London
Conn
C. Wight
Lyceum Theatre
Minnie Chappell
New Pastor O H Tracy Begins First Free Baptist Ministry
The Rev. O H Tracy formerly of Somersworth New Hampshire will begin his pastorate at First Free Baptist Church Shawmut avenue corner Rutland street this Sunday morning. His subject will be The Cross of Christ. Born in Auburn Maine he studied at Nichols Latin School Bates College and Cobb Divinity School graduating in 188. He has led congregations in Biddeford Maine Oakland California and Somersworth New Hampshire with noted success.
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O. H. Tracy
Somersworth
N. H
First Free Baptist Church
Shawmut Avenue
Rutland Street
Mr. Tracy
Auburn
Lewiston
Nichols Latin School
Bates College
Cobb Divinity School
Biddeford
Oakland
Cal
Trouble in Brookline and Silver Debate in Boston
The piece reports on political tensions in Brookline as anti Bryan Sewall forces clash with Williams supporters led by ex Chairman Cusick. It highlights Populist money questions with speeches by Philip J Dougherty and others debating silver and gold, the silver standard, and monetary policy influencing the 1898 campaign.
Big Silver Meeting in Ward 17 Rally at Vine Street Church
The Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club of Ward 17 held a meeting at the old Vine Street Church last night. James A. Murphy opened, criticizing the political situation and citing corn shortages affecting farmers and Easterners. Oliver Downing spoke, praising liberty and government as servants of the people, while declaring himself an anarchist and supporting Bryan, Sewall, and Williams.
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Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Ward 17
Vine Street
James A. Murphy
Kansa
Oliver Downing
Supreme Court
Court of Last Resort
Wham Lincoln
Bryan
Sewall
Wilams
Pulpit Sermon Quote Sparks Chelsea Debate
A Chelsea church dispute centers on Rev. Ross Houghton’s sermon alleging political manipulation of religious speech. A local figure, David Hudson, condemns televised sermon rhetoric as improper for Christian pulpit use and asserts the adage thou shalt not steal applies to honor, money, and reputations alike.
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Ross
Houghton
Vered Revesational
Chelsea
Letson
David Hudp
Council
Wulpt
Irs
Sundet
David Hudson
Ward wards hold caucus updates and rallies in Boston
The Ward 15 committee opened a campaign headquarters at Gold and Dorchester streets to inform voters and assist with naturalization and registration. Ward 18 Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club plans a rally with George Fred Williams speaking, and he also speaks in Brighton on Wednesday night. Joseph H. Barnes Jr appears omitted from filing papers, though he is a Republican candidate for Representative from Ward 1 East Boston. Albert W. Lyon is a Republican candidate for Ward 16 Representative. Ward 21 Republican Association opened headquarters at 64 Warren Street Roxbury. Prohibition State convention set for Sept 9 at Association Hall with speakers Joshua Levering and Samuel Dickie. An announcement lists Edgar H. McFarland seeking Legislature nomination for Ward 4 on Sept 17 at 7:30 pm. Major McKinley, via Alfred A. Marcus & Son, received an olive-wood Palestine flower book from their Jerusalem agent as a success mascot.
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Creed
Gold
Dorchester Streets
Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
George Fred Wiliams
Williams
Brighton
Joseph H. Barnes, Jr
Barnes
General Court
Boston
Mr. Barnes
Common Council
Albert W. Lyon
Republican Association
Warren Street
Roxbury
Prohibition Party
Association Hall
Rkeley and
Boylston Streets
Joshua Levering
Maryland
Samuel Dickie
Michigan
Edgar H. McFarland
Washington Street
Cambridge
Major McKinley
Messrs
Alfred A. Marcus & Son
Jerusalem
Palestine
Rachel
McKinley
Marcus
Kate Glare of Roxbury in Suicide Attempt Case
A woman who attempted self harm on Washington near Dover in Roxbury was brought to City Hospital and identified herself as Kate Clark of Washington Street Roxbury. She is too weak to talk clearly and authorities seek friends or relatives as she may be discharged in about a week.
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Washington Street
Dover Street
City Hospital
Kate Clark
Roxbury
Bryan Confers in Chicago on Southern Eastern Tour Plans
William J. Bryan spent the day in conference with notable figures including Senators Jones E C Wall Cam pa u, and officials Stevens Kee ney Stone Walsh as plans for his Southern and Eastern tour were discussed. A reception greeted him. tomorrow he heads to Milwaukee and Beloit before Sharpshooter Park on Labor Day with a long itinerary through Kentucky Ohio North Carolina Virginia and New York. Mrs. Bryan left for Lincoln to resume school duties.
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Chicago
Willam J. Bry
Jones
Arkansas
E. C. Wall
Wisconsin
B. J. Campau
Michigan
Daniel MaConville
Ohio
Stevens
Keeney
Stone
Missouri
Walsh
Yond
Mr. Bryan
Silver Party
Lincoln
Bryan
Milwaukee
Beloit
Wis
Salem
Ill
Henderson
Louisville
Lexington
Asheville
N. C
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
New York
New York City
New Jersey
Delaware
New England
United and Associated Presses
Palmer
Buckner
Sound Money Democrats
Solomon
Williams to Speak at Ward 18 Club Meeting
The Bryan Sewall Williams Club of Ward 18 will hold a Sunday 2:30 p.m. meeting in Shawmut Hall at Shawmut avenue and Woodbury street. The Hon. James H. Mellen of Worcester T W Coakley and Henry J. Shaefer will speak. The Hon. George Fred Williams will also speak on Tuesday evening under the club’s auspices.
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Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Ward 18
Shawmut Hall
Shawmut Avenue
Woodbury Street
James H. Mellen
Worcester
T. W. Coakley
Henry J. Shaefer
Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
Sewall Reaffirms He Will Not Withdraw From Ticket
Arthur Sewall declares he will not withdraw from the Democratic ticket after a conference with Colorado's C. S. Thomas. He says any suggestion of withdrawal is unfounded and states he has never intended to abandon his candidacy.
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Bath
Arthur Sewall
C. S. Thomas
Colorado
Fusion talks fail in West Virginia Democratic Populist meeting
In Clarksburg a conference between the Democratic and Populist State committees last night failed to achieve fusion. The Democrats offered to sacrifice the attorney-generalship. Populist Governor nominee Isaac C. Ralphsnyder withdrew, leaving Nat Walditzgerald of Terrata leading the ticket.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Clarksburg
Fusion
Isaac C. Ralphsnyder
Nat Walditzgerald
Terrata
Fusion in Nebraska endorses Stark for fourth district
Democrats of Nebraska's fourth district endorsed Judge W. L. Stark of Aurora as the Populist nominee as part of a statewide fusion plan to be followed in all congressional districts.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. L. Stark
Aurora
Ovation to Ramsdell in Nashua procession
Candidate Ramsdell was given an ovation as a parade formed at City Halls with the Ramsdel Club and French Republican Club, marching to his home where he spoke. About two thousand people greeted him and shook hands, marking strong local support.
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Nashua
N. H
Ramsdell
Ramsdel Club
French Republican Club
Ramse
Old Colony System schedules and routes in 1896
Old Colony routes listed from Boston to New York and points north and south with weekday and Sunday services. Incoming lines include New York New Haven and Hartford and connections via Providence Fall River and Nantucket. Timings, stations, transfer specifics, and ticket office notes accompany the timetable compiled by Parker Square and Old State House offices.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford
OLD Colony System
Boston and Albany Railroad Timetables and Through Services
Timetables show local and through service on the Boston and Albany Railroad with multiple No. trains from Boston to Albany Chicago St. Louis Detroit and New York. No. 15 departs 10:30 AM daily, No. 19 at 2:00 PM, No. 28 at 11:45 PM, No. 837 at 7:15 PM, No. 683 at 11:00 PM, No. 88 at 9:00 AM, No. 49 at 11:00 AM, No. 48 at 12:00 Noon, No. 75 New York Limited at 2:12 PM, and No. 63 Night Express at 11:00 PM. Tickets from city offices and stations.
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Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Qid
L. H. Palmer
Boston Posse
Old State House
G. Allen
A.C. Kendale
Pass
Trafic
Nev
Bostona
Albany
Boston
Wagner
Saratoga
Chicago
Vial. S. & M
Cincinnati
Big Four
Michigan Central R. R
Boxtoe
Aine
St. Louis
Camecatt
Vise Uls & M. S. A. R
Detroit
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
Arriy
NEW York Limited
ANT
Washington St
Kneeland St
Rieten
Hanson
Geo
Rail and Steamer Schedules Across Shore Line and Fall River
From Park Square Station Boston routes via New York New Haven Hartford Railroad. Shore Line routes via New London New Haven with multiple daily trains. Fall River Line combines rail and steamship with Newport connections and Sunday service. An orchestra performs on each steamer.
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Park Square
Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Shore Line
New London
New Haven
Bay State Limited
Shore Line Press
Willimantic
New Haves
Air Line
Fall River
Rail and Sound
Newport
Fal River
Priscilla
Kali River
Plymouth
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Herrick Funeral Services
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William F. Slocum
Tolland
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Billings Palmer
Sheffield Mass
Berkshire County
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Boston Bar Association
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Edward L. Tinker
Winfield S
Berk Shire Bar and Register of Probate
That
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Colorado College
Henry O. Slocum
Aticura
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Crane
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Murray Crane
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Commonwealth
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John B. Martin
Congress
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Henry W. Lamb
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Philip J. Dougherty
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Tay
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James F. Creed
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O'Callaghan
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Post Office Square
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Willimans
Air Line Limited
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Boston & Albany Statier
Boston & Albany Railroad
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ALL Rail and Sound Lines
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Stonington
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Norwich
City of Lowell
City OF Worcester
Philadelphia
Lin
Pennsylvania
K. E
Maryland Transfer
Colonial Express
Federal Express
Park Square Station
Agen
Tate
The
New England Railroad Co
Erie
West Shore
Newburg
Fishkill ‘Landing
Hopewell Junction
Poughkeepsie
Brewster
Hawleyville
Grga
Danbury
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Putnam
Tee
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Whester
Franklin
Sit We Walpole
Needham
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Medfield
Mille
Medway
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Woonsocket
Pascoag
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