Great Bankrupt Clothing Sale at 48 and 45 Hanover St Boston
In Boston a major bankrupt sale begins at 9 o clock offering half price on $500000 of men and boys clothing from James Walker & Co. stock. Prices include Melton Cass suits at 3.89, Prince Albert suits at 8.50, worsted trousers at 1.75, overcoats from 5.75, and thousands of other bargains across 20 days.
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Boston
Hanover St
James Walker & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Vienna
20Th Century
20Th Century of Stores, Inc
Dig
O. D
Cape Nome bullion banker notes late season and poor outlook
George Everett of the bullion buying bank at Cape Nome said that when he left Cape Nome on August 19 the season was seven weeks late and he regarded the gold outlook as very poor for the year.
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Washington
George Everett
Cape Nome
Peary Pounded Expedition Returns From Greenland Route
Peary Arctic relief steamer Erik arrived at North Sydney from Cape Sabine with all well on board. The party retraced Peary’s 1890s journey, noting cairns opened and records copied at Lockwood’s site, Cape Washington, and along the Greenland coast, reaching about latitude 83 north before drifting by pack ice and open waters.
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North Sydney
C. B
Erik
Cape Sabine
Eliesmerzland
Peary
Fort Conger
Robson Channel
Greenland
Cape Fritannia
Lockwood
Cape Washington
Pole
Independence Bay
Peary’s Greenland Pole Quest Plans and Family News
In a 1900 progress letter Peary notes he may reach the pole in spring 1901 or try again in 1902. The Windward reached Payet Harbor May 6, establishing Peary’s winter headquarters, and he learns of his daughter Francesca’s death 18 months earlier. The Erik and Windward move vessels, with Cape Sabine wintering arrangements and the expected return of support ships for 1902. Robert Stein and Samuel Warmbath joined earlier, landed Aug. 5, 1899, and sail back with the Windward as the Erik parts off Cape Henry.
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Greenland
Peary
Pole
Payet Harbor
Francesca
Washington
D. C
Janeay
Erik
Herschel Bay
Cape Sydney
Cape Sabine
Fort Conger
Robert Stein
Washington, D. C
Samuel Warmbath
Boston
Mass
Diana
Cape Henry
G A R encampment ends as President’s illness casts gloom
In Cleveland on September 18 the third annual G A R encampment closed amid gloom over the President’s grave condition. Despite the shadow, officers were elected and business proceeded as planned.
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Cleveland G. A. R
Cleveland, CO
Police reduce sergeant and fine patrolman for neglect
In a general order, Sergeant Charles W. Hebard of Division 16 was reduced to patrolman for neglect of duty. Patrolman John E. Philbrook was fined 10 days pay for the same offence. Allegations claim Hebard allowed improper patrolling on a boat between 8 40 and 10 the evening of Aug 2. Hebard was formerly a park department officer before transferring to the regular force.
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Charles W. Hebard
John E. Philbrook
Hebard
Park Department
Orce
More Pay for Teachers Under State Aid Law
The State Board of Education issues a circular noting that under the 1896 law as amended in 1897 towns valued under 350000 dollars receive two dollars weekly for extra teacher salaries. The act directs the school fund to cover this amount, while towns must pay at least the three year average salary for the same grade teachers.
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State Board of Education
Boston to Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion on Sept 21 1901
The Boston and Maine railroad will operate an excursion from Boston to Lake Winnipesaukee on September 21 1901. Travelers will enjoy New England autumn scenery from forests to fruit orchards as far as the lake, with a round trip fare noted in the announcement.
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New England
Whittier
Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lake Winnipesaukee
Commander in Chief Elected at Grand Army Encampment
Yesterday the Grand Army of the Republic elected its Commander in Chief just as the national encampment near Cleveland adjourned. The selection follows a week of sessions and delegates confirmed the result amid ceremonies.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Cleveland
Sub Treasury Clerk Testifies in Lillibridge Bridge Case
In United States District Court yesterday the trial of Clark Lillibridge of Springfield, charged with uttering a counterfeit five dollar bill, resumed. Sub Treasury clerk James L Hovey testified that two five dollar notes passed as legitimate were redeemable at the sub treasury as they contained more than three fifths of the original bill, supporting the defense that the notes were worth five dollars each. Lillibridge admitted passing the bills and claimed he acted innocently, one bill he knew was cut but passed inadvertently, the other he did not know was cut.
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United States District Court
Clark Lillibridge
Springfield
James L. Hovey
Sub-Treasury
Stewarts loses nomination for commander in chief
General Daniel E. Sickles withdrew his candidacy before nominations. Judge Eli Torrance led initial voting 476 to 230 over General Thomas J. Stewart, with a unanimous motion later adopted. New officers elected include Senior vice commander John McElroy, see vice-commander James O'Donnell, surgeon-general Dr. W. R. Thrall, and chaplain-in-chief Rev. L. M. Boyle.
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Council of Administration
Daniel E. Sickles
New York
Ayers
Delaware
Thomas J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Gobin
van Sant
Minnesota
Eli Torrance
Torrance
Stewart
Wagner
John McElroy
Washington, D. C
James O'Donnell
Illinois
W. R. Thrall
Cincinnati
L. M. Boyle
Washington Acquitted in Slaying Case at Superior Court
George Washington a former enslaved body servant to General Robert E. Lee was acquitted by a jury in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon before Judge Aiken. He faced an indictment for manslaughter in the death of Alexander Walker, a fellow Black man, claiming the weapon was used in self defense.
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George Washington
Robert E. Lee
Superior Criminal Court
Aiken
Alexander Walker
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Spitz Bros. & Mark
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Spitz Bros. & More
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California
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Martin Sherry Herry
Ramsey Scotch
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Ela
Ven
Eenee
Hanover
Cobe
Scollay Square
Hanover Street
Cobb, Aldrich’ & Co
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Columbia
Mission Church
O. Walsh
Smith Street
Roxbury
Holmes
Luge
Cook
Ree
Weshinz
Continental
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Our
Bea's
Warre
Taylor’s Hat Store
Caranova and
Court Sts
Poston
Lenox
Uriah Welch
Proctor G Welch
Hotel
Brunswick
Boylston Street
Art Museum
Clu
Colene Ceaheane
Peary Pound
J. Thompson
Lonon
Robert EB. Peary
Houghton & Dutton
Campbell’s
Renuc
Chldren
Foster
White Mountain
Morris
Piattea
Chatelaine
Clothier
Washington St
Torrange
Washington Et
Cor. Beach
Lake Winnipesaukeer
Howard W. Spurr CO
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Oxford
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Orner
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Washington and Brattle Streets
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