Col Gaston Declines Governor Bid Prompting Olney Emergence
Colonel William A. Gaston has declined to run for Governor this fall and backs Richard Olney former Secretary of State under Cleveland. Olney, after meeting Judge Parker and returning from Esopus, plans NH talks with ex President Cleveland. Gaston cited Democratic State committee management and internal power struggles as reasons for withdrawal after widespread consultations with leaders and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Gaston
Richard Olney
Cleveland
Gaston
Olney
Mr. Olney
Esopus
Judge Parker
New Hampshire
William F. Sheehan
Democratic State Committee
Josiah Quincy
Arthur T. Lyman
St. Louis
Collins
State Committee
McNary
James Donovan
Fitzgerald
M. M. Lomasney
Purdy
Charles 8S. Hamlin
the Treasury
Smuggled Tobacco Seized In Fall River Hay Shipment
A Boston treasury agent, aided by Fall River authorities, searched several cars loaded with hay from Canadian ports and seized pounds of tobacco smuggled across the border. The hay containing the tobacco was confiscated, amid ongoing reports of liquor and tobacco smuggling in hay shipments to Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Treasury
Boston
Ment
United States
Knights Elect and Separate at Grand Encampment
Knights Templar officers were elected at San Francisco with Saratoga set as next triennial site. Officers named include Grand master George M. Moulton and Deputy grand master Henry W. Rugg. Massachusetts delegates caused parade tension. Boston Commandery may face removal and possible ouster of Grand Commander Hersey. Attendees toured California sites and the Francis Scott Key monument motto archive was updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Knights Templars
Louisville
Saratoga
George M. Moulton
Illinois
Henry W. Rugg
Rhode Island
William Melish
Ohio
Frank H. Thomas
Washington
Arthur McArthur
New York
W. Frank Pierce
California
John A. Gerow
Michigan
H. Wales Lines
Connecticut
Edward W. Wellington
William H. Norris
G. W. Jr
Earl of Euston
Grand Priory of
England and Wales
Massachusetts
Boston
Grand Commandery
Boston Commandery
Hersey
Hugh de Payens
Melrose
Sutton
New Bedford
Shepard
Golden Gate Park
Rob Boston Templar Robbed in San Francisco
Leo De mar of the Boston Commandery Knights Templars was waylaid by crooks in San Francisco. They robbed him of 3600 in cash and a watch valued at 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Leo Demar
Boston
Knights Templars
Paris Chief Executioner Louis Deibler Dies at Buffet
Louis Deibler former chief executioner of Paris dies aged in his bed after a long career marked by 327 executions over 39 years. He began in Algiers and rose to Paris chief, serving until retirement six years ago. He lived quietly with his son Anatole, who succeeded him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Parisian
Louis Deibler
Deibler
Anatole Deibler
Algiers
la Roquette
Anatole
Anastay
Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion Passes For Two Dollars
A round trip from Boston offers a day on Lake Winnipesaukee with the Mt. Washington steamer covering about 60 miles. Spectacular views include Mt. Washington and several peaks. Tickets at 322 Washington Street until Sept 9 or Union Station until Sept 10. a special train at 8:20 a.m. from Boston connects with the boat at Alton Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Winnipesaukee
New Hampshire
Mt. Washington
Mt. Chocorua
Passaconaway
Boston City
Washington Street
Union Station
Boston
Alton Bay
California Oregon and Washington Colonist Tickets On Sale
Travel agents advertise daily and personally conducted excursions on the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern line from Boston to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and Pacific coast points with lower rates to Utah Wyoming Montana Idaho plus New England departures. Pullman double berth $9.75 Boston to travel centers on fast through trains. Write J. E. Brittain Boston for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oregon
Washington
Boston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seatle
Pacific Coast
Utah
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern
New England
J. E. Brittain
Washington Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. Gaston
P. A. Collins
Burrill
Brockton
William L. Douglas
Massachusetts Senate
Schirver
John R. Thayer
Worcester
Duffy’s Pure
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
New
Knights
Rob Boston Templar
L. Deibler
W. W. Rawson
Young’s Hotel
Warren W. Rawson
Arlington
Bright
Boston Post
P. O
Mass
Post
Guade Post
The
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!