Odd Fellows to Hold Boston Grand Lodge Session
Boston welcomes the sovereign grand lodge of the Odd Fellows for a weeklong triennial session September 17 to 24 with Alfred S. Pinkerton of Worcester to be elevated to grand sire. Events include a large Music Hall banquet, a September 21 parade, chamber services, receptions, and a public installation at Copley Hall.
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Boston
Alfreds. Pinkerton
Worcester
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Order
Music Hall
Vendome
Alfred S. Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Church of the Disciples
Warren Avenue
West Brookline Street
Edward Everett Hale
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Grand Sire
Rebekah
Pierce Hall
Copley Square
Robert E. Wright
Pennsylvania
J. Otis Humphrey
Illinois
John L. Nolen
Tennessee
Salem Cadet Band
Albion Quartet
Walpole Street
Tremont
South End
Copley Hall
Massachusetts
G. L
Edwin L. Pilsbury
Charlestown
John Corkhill
Pittsfield
G. E
Charles N. Alexander
William P. Pousland
Salem
Francis E. Merriman
Charles H. Porter
William H. Oakes
Oakes
Palace
Franklin Lodge
Providence
Bunker Hill Lodge
Mohican Lodge
New London
Bethesda Lodge
South Boston
White Mountain Lodge
Concord
N. H
Winnisimmer
Mystic Lodges
Chelsea
Roger Williams Lodge
Bunker Hill
Hartford
Colored Odd Fellows Parade in Boston for 23rd Demonstration
The twenty third annual demonstration of colored G O O F lodges of New England is held in Boston for Bay State Lodge 814. Lodges arrive by 10 AM and go to Paine Memorial Hall for a collation and parade assignments. They march at 2 PM along a listed route to City Hall for review by Mayor Quincy, then proceed to an evening ball at Paine Memorial Hall.
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Colored G. O. O. O. F
New England
Boston
Bay State Lodge
Paine Memorial Hall
Appleton Street
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley
Appleton
Samuel Burney
Grand Army of the Republic Holds National Encampment
Cincinnati reports the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic with a sunrise 45 gun salute at Camp Sherman and a nine-division parade. Notable reunions and sessions include the Blue and Gray meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Officers elected span National Army Nurses Association and Association of Naval Veterans with several dignitaries named.
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Cincinnati
Grand Army of the Republic
Camp Sherman
Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts
Washington Park
Gobin
Tafel
Bushnell
Ohio
Pingree
Michigan
Atkinson
West Virginia
Wagner
Heath
Konitz
Rea
Warner
Palmer
Omaha Exposition recreates White City charm at Trans-Mississippi
The Omaha Exposition recreates the 1893 White City with compact, well-lit exhibits and a Midway copy. Electric lighting enhances grounds and lagoon, while the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul line offers night departures from Chicago and short, direct travel to Omaha. An illustrated folder is available via C A Brown, general passenger agent.
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Chicago
Omaha
White City
Nebraska
Chicago and Omaha
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee
C. A. Brown
New England
Boston
Mass
Odd Fellows excursion rates to Boston open to all
The reception committee announces Sept 16 to 30 as the period for excursion fares from across the United States and Canada. The public may travel at one fare for round trips. Wholesale merchants have sent over 50 000 letters to customers about the gathering and railroads cheap rates likely to attract many visitors to Boston.
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Tremont Street
Beacon Street
Pemberton Square
Houghton & Dutton
Canada
Boston
B. F. Dutton
Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Order
Odd Fellows
W. D. Quimby
United States
Boston Harbor
Order of Odd Fellows
Would Be Act of War In Philippine Islands Stakes
Washington reports the State Department downplays Hong Kong rumors that German warships plan to seize Philippine islands. With the armistice in place, Germany could not obtain any Philippine possession from Spain by purchase or cession before peace terms are settled, and such a move could be deemed a casus belli.
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Washington
State Department
Hongong
United States
Spain
Germany
Peace Commission
Pillsbury Ordered from Vesuvius to Boston Naval Yard
Washington Sept 7 Commander B F Tilley detached from Newport command and placed on waiting orders. Lieutenant Commander Pillsbury ordered from Vesuvius to the naval yard Boston for assignment.
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Washington
B. F. Tilley
Newport
J. Pillsbury
Vesuvius
Naval Yard
Boston
Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania for President
Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania, born Philadelphia May 1 1846, a Quaker, Penn graduate, banker turned candidate with anti third term stance. He opposes Quay, backs protection, supports free silver then protection, and claims alignment with Garfield and Harrison. He has edited periodicals and claimed roles in Russian and Chinese affairs with Count Mitkiewicz.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Barker Bros. & Co
Quay
Garfield
Harrison
Russia
Count Mitkiewics
Life of Ignatius Donnelly A Minnesota Politician Writer
Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota, a Republican turned figure in state and national politics, is profiled. Born in Philadelphia November 8, 1831, he studied public schools and joined the bar in 1852. He moved to Minnesota in 1856, served as lieutenant governor, and later in Congress 1862 to 1865. He backed Greeley in 1872, later tracked through state offices with shifting party ties, and he sought the Populist presidential nomination in 1896. Donnelly authored Atlantis Ragnarok The Great Crypt and other works. His wife died in 184, and last January he wed his stepmother.
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Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Congress
Greeley
Senate
Favorite Prescription Endorsed for Healthy Motherhood
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce si Favorite Prescription as strengthening the female body for motherhood and vice versa. It cites improved health, nerve toning, and relief from irregular menses, with testimonials and a note on pricing and availability through Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
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Pierce
C. A. McDonald
No. 23
N. Chestnut Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Junction City
Governor appoints new State Board of Insanity
The Governor named a five member board including Dr George F Jelly and Dr Herbert B Howard as two experts. Col Charles R Codman. ex Senator Edward S Bradford. and Francis B Gardner A B were named for terms of five four three and one year respectively. The board takes over duties from the State Board of Lunacy and Charity and will oversee insanity patients in the Commonwealth. Also named were Charles VI Bell to the Superior bench, John A Aiken as replacement for Judge Wardwell, and Judge Hammond confirmed as Supreme Court judge.
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State Board of Insanity
George F. Jelly
Herbert B. Howard
Charles R. Codman
Cotuit
Edward S. Bradford
Springfield
Francis B. Gardner
A. B
Brockton
Jelly
Dr. Howard
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
Commonwealth
Charles VI. Bell
Lawrence
Hammond
Supreme Court
John A. Aiken
Greenfield
Henry Wardwell
Salem
Stage Gossip and Theatre Gossip from Boston and Beyond
Boston entertainment notes report Grace P Atwell leaving for Cleveland to lead in a stock company. Blanche Walsh arrives for rehearsals with Melbourne Mac Dowell at Tremont Theatre. Rehearsals include Cleopatra Fedora La Tosca and Gismonda. Sadie Martinet at Manhattan Theatre showcases a chic disrobing act. Ben Stern notes Fan ny Davenport improving. ONeill’s Worm discusses Alaska Klondike and Greek Meets Greek. Ethel Barrymore sails to perform in America under Frohman. The Castle Square Theatre stars Led Astray and The Guv n or next. The Senegambian cake walk troupe debuts at Boston Theatre. The Park Theatre hosts A Female Drummer with Miss Bennett. A 1492 at the Grand Opera House follows My Friend From India. The Heart of the Klondike melodrama is set for Columbia. Hollis attendance remains strong for A Virginia Courtship. Bowdoin Square sees My Partner and White Slave. The Howard features White and Colored burlesque and Leo Dervalto’s daring act at Keith’s. Masso entertains at Sang Scuci. Various acts, comedians, and novelty shows dominate the circuit.
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Grace P. Atwell
Boston
Cleveland
Ohio
Miss Atwell
Rockport
Blanche Walsh
Denver
Col
Melbourne MacDowell
Fanny Davenport
Worm
James O’neil
Circle City
Alaska
Klondike
Dutch Harbor
St. Michael’s
Yukon River
Frank Bell
Bell
Castle Square Theatre
Boston Theatre
Byrne Brothers
Park Theatre
Bennett
Grand Opera House
India
Stuart
Neil McNeil
King
Terry and
Elmer
Ida Reynolds
Glen
Stella Gilmour
Madge Davenport
Johnny Dougherty
Frank Caverly
Newsboys
Columbia
Hollis
W. H. Crane
Virginia
Bartley Campbell
Bowdoin Square
Keith
Dervalto
Senorita
Rosa Masso
George Monroe
Clements and Marshall
McAvoy
May
O. K. Sato
Dorothy Drew
Florence Bindley
George Evans
Folly
Kittie Mitchell
Maude Courtney
E. E. Rice
Roland Reed
Museum
Hoyt
New York
Harry Conor
Grand Theatre
Phil Sheridan
South End
Herr Granada
Alma Fedora
Francisco Lentini
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Lentini
Point of Pines
Manila
Pines
Revere Beach
North Shore Water Trip from Boston to Gloucester
The Boston and Gloucester steamers Cape Ann and City of Gloucester offer a day trip from Central wharf to Gloucester with departures 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and 4 45 p.m. weekdays and 10 15 a.m. and 5 30 p.m. Sundays weather permitting. The journey follows the North Shore route with views of Boston inner harbor and the open Atlantic reaching Cape Ann and Gloucester.
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Central Wharf
State Street
Boston & Gloucester Line
North Shore
Inner Harbor
Boston
Atlantic
Gloucester
Cape Ann
City of Gloucester
North Side Central Wharf
State St
General Mar
Bass Point
Nahant
Lincoln Wharf
A. P
Lane
N. FE
Washington
Winthrop Steamboat Plans Sunday Salem Willows Excursion
The Winthrop Steamboat Company announces another Sunday trip on the O. E. Lewis to the Garden of the Ocean Willows on Sept 11. The 10:30 a.m. departure from Atlantic Avenue offers a two hour sail each way and over four hours ashore with music by the Salem Cadet Band and a celebrated shore dinner. Fare is 50 cents round trip, last excursion of the season.
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Boston
Salem Willows
Winthrop Steamboat Company
Garden of the Ocean
O. E. Lewis
Winthrop
Atlantic Avenue
the Willows
The
Willows
Salem
Winthrop Line
State to Dedicate Monment on Antietam Battlefield
On Sept 17 the State will dedicate its monument at Antietam Battlefield. The official delegation led by the Governor and Antietam commission will depart Boston Sept 15 by special train via the Baltimore and Ohio Railway. A special veteran excursion to Antietam and Gettysburg will run with transport and guides at a reasonable cost. inquiries to committee at 211 Washington St Boston.
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Antietam
Boston
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
Gettysburg
Washington Street
Plymouth Steamer Plymouth Tops Fleet on Excursion Runs
The Winthrop Steamboat Company reports record passenger traffic to Plymouth as its steel steamer Plymouth earns praise as a fast, attractive vessel. The Plymouth departs Winthrop Line wharf at 10 a.m. daily including Sundays, returning from Plymouth at 3 p.m. Round trip fare is $1.00.
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Winthrop Steamboat Company
Plymouth
Boston Harbor
Winthrop Line
Atlantic Avenue
Winthrop Steamboat CO
J. R. Bacon
Bass Point and Nahant Offer Cool Ocean Outings
North Shore spots Bass Point and Nahant attract visitors for healthful recreation on warm days. Steamers run from Lincoln Wharf, foot of Battery Street, with boats crowded on recent trips. Passengers enjoy views of the warships as they sail by, a chance to see Uncle Sam's fighting ships up close.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Boston
Uncle Sam
Lincoln Wharf
Battery Street
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Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
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Association For
Model Playhouse of the Country
Isabelle Evesson
Rose Eytinge
Clement Bainbridge
Augustus Thomas
Hayes
Lytton
Leo Cervalto
Takezawas
M. Guille
Cora Tanner
Louis Massen
Tremont St
Tele
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Oxford
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LOUCL
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Waterbury Bros
Ant Tenney
Coakley
Heasted
Leonard and
Fulton
Rosa Masso McAvoy
S. Wed
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Williams and Walker
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Zoological Garden
Rustic Theatre
Corman
Merrie Court
Knowlton & Allen
Newton Boulevard
Subway
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Union Station
Ekiamands’ Orchestra
Anion GS Soc
Hollis Craft
Isaac B. Rich
Herald
WM. H. Crane
Boston Museum
Triesis Smats
David D. Lloyd
Mr. Reeds
Eugene Tompkins
Lessee
Chas. E. Blaney
Banto
Johns Mett
Richards
Sei Pi
Willis Swieatn
the Pines
Bass Point and
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Washington St
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Adams House
Huntington Avenue
Washington and
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Nelson
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Stewart
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C. E. Lewis
Boston & Gloucester Steamboat CO
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Winthrop Line Wharf
Provincetown
Logfellow
John Smith
Commercial Wharf
North Pier
Atwood & Rich
Alfred Sorénseno
Conercial Wharf
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