Wool Manufacturers Seek Tariff Strength and Unity
The National Association of Wool Manufacturers held a private executive meeting in the Mason Building to push for tariff protection, unity, and a favorable schedule for wool and woollen goods. Resolutions urge Congress to raise ad valorem duties, fix undervaluations, and protect domestic mills amid rising imports and varied fibers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Mason
William Whitman
North
Congress
Ublic
Joel
R. S. Frost
Joseph Sawyer
Boston
D. L. Einstein
New York
W. ©. Chapin
Providence
George Maxwell
Rockville
A. C. Miller
Utica
Thomas Dolan
Leo O. J. Rathburn
Woonsocket
America
Europe
National Association
Jia
United States
Windom
Notable Guests at Hotels List Across States Visit
A long list of visitors and residents checks into numerous hotels including Adams Vermont Dover New Hampshire Haverhill Springfield and Maine locales. The roll features names such as Mrs E C Dutton Dr Howard Kelly Dr L A Denslow and many others scattered from New York Philadelphia Montreal to Portland and Worcester, indicating a period of heavy travel and social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney 8. Shepard
Milwaukee
L. A. Denslow
St. Paul
J. H. Howard
Chicago
J. A. Crane
New York
Brunswick
T. L. Casey
U.S.A
James Latham
Howard A. Kelly
Hunter Robb
B. F. Baer
Philadelphia
F. Li. Rheperd
Montreal
de ¥. Willard
Niter Tendo
A. W. Jonaston
Danville
George W. Porter
Providence
Kei E. Emmett
Norwich Line to New York Offers Luxurious Comfort
The Norwich Line for New York via the New England route provides passengers with reclining chairs at no extra charge. The steamers City of Worcester and City of New York operate entirely within Long Island Sound, avoiding seasickness and keeping on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
New York
New England &Rhis
City of
Miss Alice Captures Morrisania Stake in Three Minute Trotters
At Mystic Park New York on September 17 heavy rains made the track slow. Miss Alice the Brooklyn mare led from start to finish in the Morrisania stake for three minute trotters with a final 2:24 heat and widened her lead to win by eight lengths in 9:22 overall. Frank T. won the 2:25 class in the mud with Greenlander faltering early. The program announced tomorrow’s 2:32 class and Melrose 2:21 pacers, but flood conditions threatened the meet continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Alice
Morrisania
Frank T
Mystic Park
Sprague Gold Dust
Brooklyn
Frank L
Frank TP
Alcantara
BE. C. Walker
Jimmy Temple
Splan
Secessseceeees
Barker
Belle Bradford
Robinson
SEIT
Chetwood
Nichols
Purse
Frank
Hill
Divide
Goldsmith
Ici Tocstesessest
Driscoll
Dunne
Cavitary
Muncon i
Dorchester Club Yacht Races Energize Mystic Park Trots
At Mystic Park the James Golden stakes trotting and pacing events drew 3000 spectators. Harry Wilkes won the $5000 special aboard a horse sharing wins with Budd Doble driving Oliver K in heat one, but Wilkes took the final victories. Country Girl captured the second race with Lexington Chief always second. Dorchester Yacht Club Soley cup races saw Rocket and Psyche contest Paradox with Psyche ultimately winning after a hard windward contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Park
Budd Doble
Oliver K
Harry Wilkes
Gene Smith
GeRano
J. KE. Turner
Lexington Chief
Hest
M. P. Longley
Gatin Trout
B. G
Ry Beegie
W. H. Hadley
the. X
Timne
Bai O
C. K. Drew
J. H. Davis
Thomas Mayfield
Dorchester Yacht Club
Rocket
Psyche
Paradox
Paratox
Old Harbor
Ft.m. M.S
M. A
Francis Gray
H. M. Faxon
L. M. Clark
J. R. Tilton
Hartford Davenport
Gay
Boston Press Club Meets Adopts Rankin Death Resolutions
The Boston Press Club held its regular meeting at Bosworth street rooms with Vice President W L Alexander presiding in President Taylor's absence. A committee drafted resolutions on E B Rankin's death, adopted by rising vote. A constitutional amendment to admit department heads to membership was assigned to the next meeting. Mr Souther was admitted to associate membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Press Club
Bosworth Street
W. L. Alexander
Taylor
Messrs. Murray and
Keeler
The
Herald
Talbot
Journal
E. B. Rankin
Souther
Hats and furs lead fall sales at Jackson & Co
Jackson & Co at 126 Tremont street announces fall stock with Silk hats drawing attention. The Dunlap Fourth Avenue style features a straight crown while the Jackson hat remains conservative and bell shaped. Derby hats show high round crowns and narrow brims. alpine soft hats gain popularity. Ladies sealskins as sacks 33 to 36 inches, plus lynx bear marten and Persiana furs. An experienced fur maker is highlighted as among the best. The fall trade begins early this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson & Co
Tremont Street
Fouth Avenue
Dorchester Women Voters Meet Over School Question
Dorchester women voters gathered at Music Hall Adams street under ward and city committee auspices. Mrs C A Brockaway presided denouncing Roman Catholic influence. Rev Louis Banks spoke on prejudices while Rev J W Hamilton urged women's right to vote and discussed the school issue. An meeting is scheduled for Charlestown Monument Square Methodist Church at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Music Hall
Adams Street
C. A. Brockaway
Louis Banks
M. E. Cheney
J. W. Hamilton
Francis J. Hale
Parkman Street Methodist Church
Charlestown Monument Square Methodist Church
Dr Fierce's Golden Medical Discovery for Consumption
An advertisement extols Dr Fierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a home remedy for consumption and lung scrofula with a manufacturers guarantee of cure or money back. It contrasts climates in Florida, Colorado and California with a plainly marketed promise. It also urges use of Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy and notes availability from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Colorado
California
Dr. Fierce
Notes From Great Head Yacht Club Meeting
The Great Head Yacht Club held its final monthly meeting at the anchorage with routine business and committee elections for the annual dinner and ball. A complimentary dinner was hosted by Secretary Charles G. Bird. The club house will close after Oct. 1. Thieves entered A. P. Bicknell’s Galena and L. B. Smith’s Katherine, stealing valuables. The Eureka beat Nellie May to win the second class championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Head
Yacht Eugenia Sold in Local Transaction
A. G. Van Nostrand purchased the sloop Eugenix of Vice Commodore F. 5. Elmer. The buyer plans to add a steam launch next season.
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Eugenia
A. G. van Nostrand
Eugenix
F. 5.Elmer
Palmer
President Adams Declines Comment On Union Pacific Plans
President Charles Francis Adams, fresh from a Western trip, dodges questions on rumored UP routes to the Pacific via Frisco Utah and connections to the California Southern or Central. He also denies discussing an outlet to the Gulf by the Denver Fort Worth line, stating he has nothing to say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Francis Adams
Union Pacific Railroad
West
Southwestern
The
Post
Frisco
Utah
California
Union Pacific
Gulf
Denver & Fort Worth
Phillies Lose to Boston at South End Grounds
The Philadelphia club fell to Boston as Radbourn dominated on the mound. Boston and Philadelphia combined for few extra-base hits, errors plagued both sides, and Hallman and Richardson stood out for Boston while Ganzel and Nash impressed for Philadelphia. Umpire calls and a $10 fine to Brouthers colored the contest, which drew 4,022 spectators.
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Philadelphias
Bufftinton
Bostons
Sanders
Phillies
Radbourn
Clarkson
Nine
Rad
Quinn
Philadelphia
Schriver
Kelly
Farrar
Mulvey
Myers
Hallman
Wood
Fogarty
Thompson
Boston
Ganzel
Brouthers
Smith
Joe
Nash
Bogarty
Richardson
Johnston
Powers
Sehriver
Wyhompson
Brouther
Harvest Tour to Sioux City Corn Festival
Western Iowa shines during harvest with a Sioux City corn festival on the horizon. Raymond & Whitcomb arrange a Boston departure by Hoosac Tunnel route on Sept 30, arriving midweek, returning Oct 8 via Niagara Falls. Four vestibule sleepers and a dining car aboard a special train make the $75 trip, with Sioux City lenders and businessmen offering tours and investment prospects. Descriptive circulars are available from Raymond & Whitcomb.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Raymond & Whitcomb
Boston
Hoosac Tunnel
Niagara Falls
Pullman Company
Alleged libel suit against Lawson firms denied
Tomas W. Lawson, president of Lawson Manufacturing, denies a Post report that Lawson Consolidated Store Service and Lawson Store Service Supply sued Lawson Manufacturing and its president for libel. He says no court records show any such suit and no notice has been served. He notes existing Lawson and Lamson lawsuits in U S courts.
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Post
Lawson Consolidated Store Service Company
Lawson Store Service Supply Company
Lawson Manufacturing Company
Thomas W. Lawson
United States
Lamson Companies
Tomas W. Lawson
New International Nights Highlight Star Course Season
A new feature of the Star Course this season will attract attention with a series of international nights. Eminent representative artists from abroad will present their own patriotic music. America will be represented by artists from the late National Opera Company, including Miss Juch in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Late
National Opera Company
Boston
Miss Juch
Deliberate Throwing Alleged in Pennant Race
In New Washington on September 17, ugly gossip spreads about New York's win over Boston, with Boston friends claiming the game was deliberately thrown to aid New York's pennant chance, citing a past 1886 exhibition incident.
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Washington
New York
Boston
Scores from Older Games Show Tight Contests
In Louisville Louisville triumphed 5 to 1 over Cincinnati. Columbus beat Baltimore 5 to 1. New Haven tied Worcester 4 to 4.
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Louisville
Cincinnatis
Louisvilles
Columbus
Baltimores
New Haven
New Havens
Worcesers
Dorchester High battalion officers named for coming year
The article lists Dorchester High School battalion officers for the upcoming year including Company B Captain R. R. Storer and First Lieutenant F. L. Weymouth, and Company D Captain F. C. Bolles with its officers. It also notes a Boston Society of Civil Engineers meeting at MIT with a paper on Mills and Mill Engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester High School
R. R. Storer
F. L. Weymouth
Damon Elms
G. E. Murphy
F. C. Bolles
G. B. Fox
James Kirby
J. W. Brown
R. J. Sheehan
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New Building
Boylston and
Clarendon Streets
Edward Sawyer
Boston
Wesley Curry
Young
Philadelphia
Cleveland Club
South End
J. B. Barnaby
Providence
Democratic National Committee
Fall River
Worcester
New Haven
Bridgeport
Kansas City
Boston & Lowell Road
Northampton School For
Chauncy Hall
George H. Benyon
Edmund H. Hewins
Atlantic
New Brunswick
Virginia
Buzzard’s Bay
Narragansett Bay
Providence River
Long Island Sound
Old Eighth Battery Veterans Hold Tenth Reunion
The Eighth Massachusetts Battery Veteran Association held its tenth annual reunion at the Crawford House with dinner at 8 pm. Officers elected were President Edward L. Hillar Lynn, Vice-President D. W. Merritt Boston, Treasurer Freeman T. Tilden Boston, Secretary James Dearborn Boston. Antietam anniversary spurred anecdotes. eighteen members attended.
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Eighth Battery
Eighth Massachusetts Battery Veteran Association
Crawford House
Edward L. Hillar
Lynn
D. W. Merritt
Boston
Freeman T. Tilden
James 8. Dearborn
Antietam
J. N. Coffin
Woodbury
Tenth Battery
Lumber Yard Accident Leaves Worker Critical
John T. Smith, employee of John B. Walsh of 323 North Street, was injured when a pile of lumber toppled at a lumber yard opposite East Cambridge bridge. He was unconscious for a time, regained partial consciousness, was helped from casual relief to a Boston car, and later admitted to City Hospital in critical condition under Dr. Cilley’s care.
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John T. Smith
John B. Walsh
North Street
East Cambridge Bridge
Boston
Court Street
Boston Police Prepare Midmonth Parade With Drills
Boston police officials begin active preparations for the annual force parade set for the middle of next month. Yesterday Stations 1 and 2 drilled in company manoeuvres at Winslow Rink, with two companies to be practised each day this week at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Winslow Rink
Arrest of James Morrill for Assaulting Letter Carrier Dooley
Officer Bowen of Station 5 yesterday arrested James Morrill for assault and battery on Andrew J. Dooley a letter carrier. Morrill was fined 1 cent without costs. He was rearrested by a United States officer and a complaint will be entered against him in the United States Court for obstructing a letter carrier in the discharge of his duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Station 5
James Morrill
Andrew J. Dooley
Morrill
United States
Ninth Regiment Infantry fills vacancies at Armory
Company A of the Ninth Regiment M V M met at the Armory last evening to fill vacancies in the ranks. D J Keefe was elected captain replacing Captain Fratus who resigned and Thomas F Quinlan was elected first lieutenant in place of Brandon who resigned. Major Rogers presided.
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D. J. Keefe
Fratus
Thomas F. Quinlan
Brandon
Major Rogers
Supreme Judicial Court Sept 17 Verdict on Will Unsound Mind
W Devens J Hugh Dever executor and others opposed Rose F E Kelly. Jury sustains probate finding and sets aside will. Testator James J or G Kelly unsound at will execution. About 15000 dollars involved. C W Bartlett for appellants P A Collins for appellee. Horatio Roberts executor vs Alice V Kimball appeal from probate decree on will of Darius A Martin. Contestant daughter. children entitled to equal shares except contestant who received advancements. Question whether will properly executed. Witnesses not all present together but signed separately. court held signing and witnessing sufficient. Jurors excused for two weeks. next case to be taken up if ready.
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Supreme Judicial Court
W. Devens
J. Hugh Dever
Rose FE. Kelly
Appellee
James J
James G. Kelly
C. W. Bartlett
P. A. Collins
Horatio Roberts
Alice V. Kimball
Darius A. Martin
George Z. Adams
G. R. Blinn
John Jameson
J. H. Pierce
Superior Court Case List Shapes Suffolk County Dockets
Sept 17 findings outline Staples Shay larceny at House of Industry three months James Lee breaking and entering with eighteen months each count at House of Correction William E Shea assault with weapon two years plus eighteen months for breaking and entering. Docket lists numerous Saine and Rivers cases spanning 1497 to 1770s with larceny and breaking and entering under the liquor law and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Suffolk County
Staples
J. John J. Shay
House of Industry
James Lee
House of Correction
William E. Shea
Commonwealth
O’con
Saine
Smith
Bowen
Burke
Sainé
Same
Dunn
Dyer
McCarty
Sweeney
Waters
Burns
Keenan
Redmond
Woodman
Rivers
Blanchard
Mayer
Searles v Morrison tort action in Middlesex Court
In Middlesex Superior Court Justice Searles sues attorney Morrison for damages alleging misconduct while Morrison defended suits by Bryant and Morrow over trespass and store ownership. Morrison cites good faith and consent. Attorneys O Connell for plaintiff Qua for defendant. Other cases listed in order.
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B. D. O’connell
Fr. W. Qua
Harvey, Assoc
Cady
Davis
Stevens
Fouss
Howe
Murphy
Prince
Chapman
Heald
McDufffee
Robarge
Municipal Court Case Docket September 16
ForsaktH and Adams J J Hewitt charged with larceny of a $30 pin from Percival Howe case continued to Sept 19. Urbino Martin charged with embezzling $441 jewelry from William S Crown jewelry store 180 Washington St case continued to Sept 20. James O'Brien found not guilty of larceny of carpenter tools. receiving stolen property continued to Sept 19. Mary F Horrigan six years old removed to care of public institutions after destitution shown by Officer Smythe. Daniel Horrigan and wife and child living at 13 Fay St with no furniture. approved for care. Duncan McGehevey John C Lynch George Roberts James O Leary robbery of shoe store No 10 Marshall St and assault on Fletcher Newell. held in $2000 for Sept 20.
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Forsakth and Adams
J.J. Ernest Hewitt
Percival Howe
Urbino Martin
William S. Crown
Washington Street
James O’brien
Smythe
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Mary F. Horrigan
Daniel Horrigan
Mary
Fay Street
Hartrigan
Duncan McGehvey
John C. Lynch
George Roberts
James O'Leary
Marshall Street
Fletcher Newell
Reunion of Veterans of Thirteenth Massachusetts
The twelfth annual reunion and banquet of Company A, Thirteenth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Association was held at Young's last evening. Twenty members attended and officers for the coming year were elected: President Captain James A. Fox, vice-president William H. Cundy, secretary treasurer Walter E. Swan, executive committee J. A. Howe N. M. Putnam H. B. Shepard and W. C. Bryant. Speeches followed by Fox, Cundy, General S. H. Leonard and Comrades Adams Henderson and others. letters of regret read from absent members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company A
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Association
Young’s
James A. Fox
William H. Cundy
Walter E. Swan
J. A. Howe
N. M. Putnam
H.8. Shepard
W. C. Bryant
S. H. Leonard
Adams
Henderson
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S. Payson
T. Browne
H. S. Howe
W. F. Sayles
Pawtucket
Kh. T
Joseph Metcalf
Holyoke
J. L. Houston
Hartford
South Berwick
Sevil Schofield
Amasa Clark
Henry Waterpury
Oriskany
Braco Goff
R. I
A. W. Stearns
Uticn
N. Y
Titus Sheard
Little Falls
David L. Einstein
John L. Houston
Rufus $. Frost
W. H. Grundy
John Hopewell, Jr
Young’s Hotel
President Whitman
H. James
Conn
David 1
Finstein
Rufus
Frost
Chelsea
James Phillips, Jr
Fitchburg
Lewis N. Gilbert
Ware
Connecticut
Charles F. Fairbanks
Robert Dornan
F. E. Clark
North Billerica
Benjamin Phipps
E. D. Holden
Lowell
W.H. Grandy
T. C. Search
J. N. Carender
N. J
A. B. Silsbee
Lawrence
William Skinner
Alfred Dodge
Dodgeville
A. Johnson
Camden
Committee
Association
New York City
Vendome
Governor Warner
New Orleans
A F. Curnor
M.A
W. Dana
C. H. Osgood
Lewiston
L. Framer
M. Donapie
Waaife
Miss Buttler
New Junsche Rey Ceenahanta
Haskell
H. W. Baswood
Portland
Joseph B Curtis
Portsmouth
Wehised Boasmond
Gardiner
Archibald Ivan del 10
Quincy
Samuel Hodgson
Meredith
N. H
FE. Goodwin
Oes W. Blanchard
West Milan
E. Stone
Ataguata
Meo
Young’s—Rowland_ Hill
Biddeford
William B. Adams
H. B. Pearson
Herbert B. King
Fleetwood Park
Dorchester Club
Jackson, the Hatter
President Adams
Union Pacific Extension
Hi. BU
A. Ee
R. BH
Richard
YO Woodulf
Kailyorts
Lisenhover
Yhrouth’s
Lhoin’son
Malvey
Quin
Pogarty
Oogqunzel
Radvourn
Erro
Philadelphina
Wassed
Curry
Curcaco
Chicagos
Hoosiers
Indianapolis
R. BE
Ryan
Ol Hines
Duffy
OlAndrewsicf
Anson
Li Denny
Letter
Glasscock
Mnson
Larling
Glassett
Guinvert, P
Fee
Ovil A
Ochichsor
Lwaimhavohs
McGeachy
Andrews
Gumbert
Doubie
Bassett
Kihes
Daly
Darling
Lynch
Gothamites
Pasar
Keefe
Jonah
Pittsburg
Wilmot
Ferson
Bcord
Irwin
Yer Ct
New Monet
Chicazos
Sk Es
Clevelands
Pittabur
Washingtons
Lawson Company
Lamson Company
York
Boston Police
the Columbian Guard
Luis
MAK. Ing Powder Cos
Wall Street
N. Ye
E. C. Thompson
Washington ST
Old South
Paris
W. Baker & Cou
W. Baker & CO
Mass
Nor Et al
Ng and
Liquor Law
Reunion OF Veterans
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