Lawrence Besieged as Major Grady Surrenders City
In Lawrence on September 17 a uniformed force advanced on the city during centennial week. Major Grady led a courageous defense but was outnumbered by Major Donovan and Major O Connor, surrendering near Union Square after a lively sham battle and a dusty parade. The Ninth Regiment arrived by train from Boston, with officers and chaplain Father Lee taking part in a colorful, evocative engagement through Exeter Street and the surrounding woods.
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Donovan
O'Connor
South Lawrence
Pellmell
Exeter Street
Grady
O’connor
Union Square
Boston
Lowell
Lawrence
Bogan
King
John Quinn
T. C. Kennedy
Burke
Perrie A. Dyar
Connolly
McCarthy
Coffey
Portland
Father Lee
Revere
White Peet’s Bridge
South Lawrence Station
Ninth Regiment
Tom Morris
Caffrey
Hibernians
Orangemen
Bluecoats
Falle
Regi
No-nonsense Advertising on Furnishing Goods Neckwear
A dealer pledges absolute honesty in ads and promises goods sold as stated with money back if you say so. The note highlights Furnishing Goods and boasts an exceptional neckwear assortment and strong values, inviting customers to compare prices and quality at the store.
Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York
Forecast for Wednesday calls for New England to be generally fair with northerly winds becoming variable and slightly cooler in southern Maine. Eastern New York will see fair conditions with westerly winds shifting to southerly.
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Washington
New England
Maine
New York
Autumn Excursions to the White Mountains by Boston & Maine
September offers ideal mountain travel with crisp air and autumn colors. Boston and Maine Railroad promotes low fares from Boston and nearby cities for full-train excursions until Oct 7, plus side trips to Mount Washington, Profile, Crawford’s and Lake Winnipesaukee regions. Tickets available at 214-218 Washington Street and station offices in Boston, Salem, Lowell, and Lawrence.
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White Mountain
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Salem
Lowell
Lawrence
Mount Washington
Bethlehem
Mt. Pleasant House
North Conway
Jefferson
Fabyan’s
Crawford’s
Whitefield
Lake Winnepesaukee
Washington Street
Republican convention in Saratoga names Morton bid and notes reform banner
At Saratoga New York on September 17 Republican leaders proclaimed a bright day for victory. Delegates planned nominating Levi P Morton for president in 1896 while endorsing reform and unity. Chauncey Depew and other leaders greeted the convention as Senator Lexow outlined party history and future aims amid criticism of Democratic national policy.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Debora A. Martin
Binghamton
Court of Appeals
Reform
Fassett
Coggeshall
Milholland
Bliss
Collis
Mr. Morton
Chauncey Depew
Hackett
James
Sherman
Bosen
Republican Party
Empire State
Darine
Hill
John Kenyon
Reuben L. Fox
William B. Dodge
Charles A. Ball
Lafayette B
Gleason
Clarence Lexow
Rockland
Lexow
Levi P. Morton
David ‘B’ Hill
Honolulu
James G. Blaine
Ohio Republicans to Confer on McKinley Support
Sept. 17 report indicates a statewide Republican conference to back McKinley if he returns home. Chairman Gowdy consents to call the meeting as McKinley’s supporters push for second-choice pledges through Secretary Hahn who has visited Fort Wayne Muncie and Anderson. Harrison’s top allies remain cautious.
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Ohio
Harrison
Gowdy
McKinley
Hahn
National Committee
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Anderson
Lawrence Celebrates a Busy Civic Festival Morning to Night
Crowds gathered as streetcars ferried residents to a bustling celebration in Lawrence. Races on the Common, a rowing regatta on the Merrimac, and a grand parade featuring diverse national groups drew about 40,000 spectators. Military units, bands, floats, and fireworks capped a full day of civic pageantry.
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Fleetcat
Tom Morris
Piper
Merrimac
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Bodwell
William Caffrey
Riversides
Lawrence
O’leary
The
Hinchcliffe
Berkeley
Tudor
Millstreams
Millstream
Marshal Bruce
Basex Street
New England
Hibernians
Orangemen
Turn Vereins
Germany
Rutter
Bordwell Hill
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Mass. Clothing Co
Hanover and
Portland Streets
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Browning, King & Co
Jane Clothiers
Boyle Bros.’ Credit House
Washington St
Prem
Alin
Morton
Lexow and
Miller
Senator Lexow
Salems
Whitehead
Bergin
Yale
Turn Verein
Thouse
Essex Street
Jordan
Marsh Footballs
Agers
Taunton
John M. Encananez
James H. Brady
City Gravel Hill
Boston & Albany
Pore & Simon Bucellrons
Ido GidtynwSen & Co
HRAX
Eweaswne
Tery
Haverhill
Andover
Boston Fusiliers
Knights of Pythias
Annes
Panlor
G. H. Robinson & CO
King’s Bohemian Beer
Pera
Longwood Avenue
Haverhill St
Rox
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