Residents press for 6 cent street car fare in Roslindale
In Knights of Columbus Hall 400 to 500 residents including many women packed for nearly three hours to push a 6 cent fare reduction. A five member committee was named to seek General Bancroft of the Boston Elevated Railroad Company’s cooperation for an immediate solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roslindale
West Roxbury
Ward 23
Boston
Knights of Froner Hall
General Bancroft
Boston Elevated Railroad Company
Messrs
Bowen
Price
Peters
McQuarrie
Estey
James North
George K. Newcomb
Alderman Gerry
N. S. Breed
Messrs. Whiteley
Smith
Bramburg
Root
Fenderson
Rice
Moore
Brackett
French
Gerry
Bancroft
Baying
Notable Milford wedding at First Universalist Church
The Sept 6 ceremony united Miss Lilla Marion Sumner and Clarence A Cushman of Gunnerville at 7 pm. The bride, a Milford social favorite, wore white satin with diamonds and duchess satin trimming and carried bride roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Universalist
Lilla Marion
C. A. Sumner
Clarence A. Cushman
Gonmerville
Morrison Lapham wedding in East Somerville home
Miss Carolyn Frances Lapham and Frank Eugene Morrison wed at her parents 8 Hathorn Street East Somerville in a private ceremony officiated by Rev H D Maxwell. Miss Marion Morrison served as maid of honor and the couple planned a reception at 28 Brooks Street with ornate floral decor prior to their Oct. 3 homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Frances
DeWitt Lapham
Frank Eugene Morrison
Hathorn Street
East Somerville
H. D. Maxwell
First Universalist Church
Marion Morrison
Brooks Street
William Booth
South Boston
Herbert Jenkins
D. S. Knowles
Somerville
Morrison
Fuller-Sleeper Wedding In Bonnerville City Hall
Building Commissioner Frederick Chase Fuller and Miss Alice Thorndike Sleeper wed at 166 Highland avenue Bonnerville in a ceremony attended by Mayor George O. Proctor and city officials. Rev. H. Y D. Maxwell officiated. Bride wore white satin with Venetian lace and pearls, no attendants. Reception followed with ushers Frederick W. Cook and Clifford Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Chase Fuller
Alice Thorndike Sleeper
N. R. Sleeper
Highland Avenue
Bonnerville
George O. Proctor
Fuller
Hodgkins
H. Y D. Maxwell
First Universalist Church
Frederick W. Cook
Somerville
Clifford Walker
Boston
Marlborough Likely Succeeds Cadogan as Lord Lieutenant
London dispatch states Vanity Fair believes the Duke of Marlborough will probably succeed Earl Cadogan as lord lieutenant of Ireland, signaling a potential change in the dangerous position for Britain’s governance in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vanityvlair
Duke of Marlough
Earl Cadogan
Ireland
Death of Hon. Arthur Sewall at Small Point Bath Maine
The 64 year old shipbuilder and Democratic leader Arthur Sewall died at 8:30 this morning after a paralytic stroke at his summer home Small Point near Bath. He served as Bath banker railroad director and Maine political figure, with a fortune built in shipbuilding and a long record at Democratic national conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bath
Arthur Sewall
Small Point
Sewall
Harold
William D. Sewall
Prince Edward Island
Edward Sewall
United States
Bath National Bank
Maine Central Railroad
Boston & Maine Road
Flo
Southwest
Maine Water Company
Bath Board of Trade
Seawall
Plans to illuminate Bunker Hill monument at night
The Charlestown Improvement Association discussed lighting the top of the Bunker Hill shaft with a modest display of twenty lights per side at 220 feet. A committee led by George Gammons will study the proposal and report to the association and the Bunker Hill Monument Association, aiming to make the landmark as conspicuous at night as it is by day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
State House
Charlestown
E. W. Presho
George Sanderson
Arthur Doland
Thomas W. Berridge
Gammons
Boston
How to Capture Manila
War Department releases a purported Aguinaldo letter dated January 9 1899 at Malolos outlining an attack plan on Manila. The document proposes deception by disguise and a brutal assault using improvised defenses and incendiary materials, urging inside sympathizers to assist upon movement by American troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Manila
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Sandatanan
Presidents reception for visiting Knights Templar and G A R group
In Washington on Sept 6 the President hosted Coeur de Lion Commandery of Charlestown Massachusetts and Lincoln Post No 11 G A R of Newark New Jersey. The two groups were returning from Chicago's national encampment. Coeur de Lion Commandery are guests of the Malay Commandery at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coeur de Lion Commandery
Knights Templars
Charlestown
Mass
Lincoln Post
No. 11
Newark
N. J
Chicago
Decoy Letters Solve Mystery of Station A
Charles L. White a 32 year old mail carrier at Station A was arrested by Post Office Inspectors for stealing from the United States mails. He posed as a trusted employee, used counterfeit handwriting and letters to steal funds and valuables, and confessed after three marked letters were traced. He admits a motive linked to a woman and was jailed to await arraignment before Commissioner Fiske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlesl. White
Wigglesworth Street
Washington and
Brookline Streets
Postoffice
Lawrence Letherman
Herbert Towlson
United States Marshal
United States
White
Jim the Penman
Post Office Department
South End Baptist Church
Station A
Whalen
H. A. Seaman
Columbus Avenue
Tater
Boston
Jim
Penman
Towlson
Fiske
Watters Watterson Ends In East Somerville Wedding
Miss Ida Florence Nickerson and John William Watters were married last evening in East Somerville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles H. Skinner in the bride’s parlor at 35 Flint street. They left for a wedding tour and will reside on Cabot street, Winchester, after Oct. 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Florence Nickerson
John William Watters
East Somerville
Charles H. Skinner
First Universalist Church
Cross Street
Flint Street
Gertrude IL. Nickerson
Robert Watters
Watters
Cabot Street
Winchester
Postal Clerks Convention Discusses Constitutional Revision
Atlantic City N J Sept 5 The National Post Office Clerks convention devoted the morning session to a revision of the constitution. The draft reflects changes from the amalgamation of the association's two branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
National Post Office Clerks
Return to Andover Reveals Missionary Views from Mrs Clark
Mrs Francis E Clark widow of renowned evangelist shares reflections on mission work in China after visiting Fung Tao Pau Ting Fu Ing Hok and Pekin. She praises women physicians and mission school girls, notes anti foreign unrest reducing hospital patients, and expects renewed effort when peace returns.
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Andover
China
Francis E. Clark
Iindeavor’’ Clark
Post
F. F. Adams
Ing Hok
Foo Chow
Clark
Ing Tok
Pekin
Legations
Pekins
Gen Harrison Will Serve As Hague Commission
Washington Sept 6 President Moe Finley has received Cleveland’s reply to a Hague Commission appointment offer. Cleveland’s reply will not be public but is understood to include conditions. Former President Harrison agreed to serve and two more commissioners will be named, with Olney and Day mentioned for posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moe Finley
Grover Cleveland
Hague Commission
Cleveland
Harrison
White House
State Olney
State Day
Massachusetts Colored Odd Fellows elect officers at Worcester
In Worcester on September 5 the Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Colored Odd Fellows elected Walden Banks of Boston as grand master and John H. Roberts Attleboro as deputy grand master William H Robinson Boston A C Handler Lynn and D W Johnson Springfield named to key posts The district counts 1256 members and spent 18143 28 for all purposes this year Total property funds and investments total 617699 71 The session will close tomorrow with a parade reviewed by the Mayor.
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Worcester
Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Colored Odd Fellows
Walden Banks of
Boston
Johnh. Roberts
Attleboro
William H. Robinson
A. C. Handler
Lynn
D. W. Johnson
Springfield
Fenee
Andover Man Killed in Factory Hatchway Fall
Andover news records the death of James Ross a 44 year old machinist who fell through a hatchway at the tire rubber company this afternoon. He leaves a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
James Ross
Tyer Rubber Campe
False key thief tale from the city apartments ends in theft
A misread report describes a man lingering near apartment blocks who gained entry by deceit, then stole a man’s gold chain and a gold watch. The brief notes a late attempt to hide the crime details and raises questions about the perpetrator’s methods and locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enhoon
Alabama Sets Speed Record On Trial Voyage
The battleship Alabama surpassed expectations during her trial last week. Navy officials report a corrected four hour speed of 17.019 knots, marking a remarkable performance and boost for the ship’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alabama
Navy Department
Fall River Mills Buy 600000 Pieces Amid Wage Curtailment Talk
Fall River cotton manufacturers react to M C Borden of New York buying 600000 pieces of prints at 278 cents through local brokers. The deal, supporting a softer market tone, may delay wage curtailment as committees consider a three month reduction. Agents report higher inquiries and a cautiously optimistic outlook among union leaders.
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Fault River
M. C. Dr. Bordsn
New York
Fall River
Mr. Borden
Iron Works
Wampanoag
Robeson
Hearing Over Hiller Wills Deferred Again
Hearings in Probate Court at East Cambridge on Mrs Frances Hiller of Wilmington were postponed to Sept 17 at request of her attorneys. Two wills split bequests between Yale University and Baldwinsville Hospital cottages in one, and to Henry Hiller II, formerly her coachman, in the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances HB. Hiller
Wilmington
East Cambridge
Henry Hiller
Peter Surette
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Pres. Bancroft
Knights of Honor
Cushman — Sumner
Sleeper
Ray DE Lord-Lieutenent
Bunker Hill Shaft
Knights IN
C. L. White
Rickerson
Fitchburg
Austin Street
Postal Clerks’ Convention
Gen. Harrison
Colored Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Designers and Makers of
Superior
Washington and Brattle Sts
Frances B. Hiller
Marry ME
Amy
Wilson Jewelry CO
Tremont Row
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