The Blood Darkens Newton's Night of 1871
The long account recalls Riley of Newton Kansas and a single night massacre in 1871. Cowboys and townsfolk collided after a Texas cattle drive celebration at Pinkham's hall. Riley stood at the doors and fired until ammo ran dry, killing nine cowboys and four others. A dying man claimed Riley was wounded, a note the doctor dismissed. The story ends with Riley leaving town after the inquest.
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Far West
Riley
Newton
Kan
Santa Fe
Texas
Abilene
Pinkham
Fish Diet Sparks Debate on Human Nature
Mrs Billus questions whether a person’s character mirrors what they eat. Mr Billus retorts he has eaten fish all his life yet cannot swim, turning a kitchen table remark into a humorous exchange about habits and abilities.
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Mrs. Billus
John
Mr. Billus
Last excursion on NY, NH Hartford to Newport announced
The final season outing via the New York New Haven and Hartford line to Newport will leave Thursday next September 19. Round trip tickets remain one dollar and are strictly limited. The season’s end is expected to be fully capped with strong turnout and orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Heartford
Newport
Hebrew New Year Opens Amid Solemn Hebrew rites
The Hebrew New Year 5656 begins with sundown tonight, observed across Boston synagogues with 7:30 pm services and sermons, notably at Temple Adath Israel by Dr. Charles Fleischer on "A Hearts Message." The article explains post-biblical origins, calendar mechanics, and the Day of Atonement fast, noting family customs and the year’s projected end date of September 8, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Adath Israel
Charles Fleischer
Adath Israel Temple
Pentateuch
Israel
Egypt
Second Temple
Algo
Yachtsman criticises Valkyrie Defender race handling
Winthrop writes to the Sporting Editor defending Valkyrie’s superior start and jockeying in the September race, challenging press descriptions of Defender’s advantage. He argues Defender fouled Valkyrie and questions Iselin’s protest action, praising Valkyrie’s tide to windward and noting Captain Sycamore’s tactics. Lieutenant Henn is commended for Puritan discipline in another race.
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Boston Post
Mt. Hope
Ine
Haff
Sycamore
Valkyrie
Defender
Henn
Drexel Offer Refused For One Cup Race
A. J. Drexel of Philadelphia and J R Fell offered $10,000 or a cup for a Defender Valkyrie race between Sandy Hook and Marblehead under New York Yacht Club rules. G Oliver Iselin of New York declined, saying the syndicate will only race in America’s Cup events, and is open to resailing at any place time and conditions agreeable to Lord Dunraven.
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Philadelphia
A. J. Drexel
G. Oliver Iselin
New York
Mr. Drexel
J R. Fell
Defender
Valkyrie
Sandy Hook
Marblehead
New York Yacht Club
Iselin
Drexel
Eastern Hampden Fair Opens With Large Attendance
The forty third Eastern Hampden Agricultural Society fair in Palmer on September 17 drew a very large crowd with perfect weather. Cattle day featured a strong show and races impressed. a jackass versus donkey race amused spectators. Poultry displays and hall exhibits pleased attendees though fewer than usual. The 3 50 class race paid 150 with Parkville winning and Clem entine third. Best time recorded as 2 37 12.
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Palmer
Eastern Hampden Agricultural Society
Edward Hutchinson
Parkville
Prince
Clementine
Bilton
Worcester North Agri Society Fair Opens With Races
Worcester and Fitchburg opened the Worcester North Agricultural Society fair in fair weather. Peaches and grapes were the standout fruit exhibits. Bicycle races dominated the afternoon with winners including H. A. Adams in the county championship, G. D. Buckley in the two mile handicap, W. B. Reynolds in the one mile open, and A. I. Mangeron in the one mile novice, while Buckley also set a track record in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Worcester North Agricultural Society
Worcester
H. A. Adams
G. D. Buckley
W. B. Reynolds
Hyde Park
A. I. Mangeron
Clark
Boston
Republicans Fear A P A Strength At State Convention
The Republicans worry over the A P A's rising activity as Elijah Morse tours the state. Democratic voices call Williams's Springfield speech clever for their side while Morse's silence unsettles leaders. Filing deadlines loom for delegates and statewide nominations amid ward contests in Boston and ongoing caucuses.
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Elijah Morse
Morse
Republican State Committee
George Fred Williams
Springfield
Williams
A. P. A.ism
A. P
East Boston
Charlestown
Ward
Thomas L. Jenks
Alderman Lomasney
Dr. Jenks
South Boston
Sunday Post
Bernard J. Devine
Peninsular
William H. McMorrow
John Griffin
Devine
Joseph J. Casey
Senator McMorrow
Creed
Richard J. Hayes
James Lannigan
Dever
John J. Hoar
Thomas F. Fallon
Richard Sullivan
Cronan-Coakley
Coakley
Registration dates for 1896 Republican conventions in Boston
Registration opened in Boston on September 24 25 with caucuses in every town to elect delegates for state and General Court nominations. Last day for appointing election officers in cities is September 3 and registrars of voters have a final deadline October 6 19 a.m. Republican State convention scheduled at Music Hall Boston on October 6.
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Boston
Secretary of State
Republican State Committee
General Court
Office of
N. B
Music Hall
Ward 20 ward committee endorses candidates amid rift
A ward committee meeting for Ward 20 produced an agreement on candidates. Thomas Ray is named as warden candidate, noted as a capable, nearly completed Boston University student. Edwin S Fields faced rumors earlier in the year but was vindicated by voters and now aids Democratic unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Thomas Ray
Boston University
Edwin 8. Fields
Hoyt Named Deputy Collector and Inspector at Lynn Port
Collector McClearn of Marblehead appoints William B. Hoyt of Lynn as deputy collector and inspector of customs for the port of Lynn. He replaces acting editor John L. Parker of the Lynn Item, who was removed by Treasury Secretary Samlin on a charge of offensive partisanship. Supporters of ex-Alderman Thomas Kavanaugh had pushed Parker’s removal, but McClearn preferred another Democrat amid contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClearn
Marblehead
William 8. Hoyt
Lynn
Port of
John L. Parker
Twenty one Thirteenth Regiment A M V M hold eighteenth reunion
Twenty one members of Company A of the Thirteenth Regiment M V M gathered at Young's Hotel for their eighteenth annual reunion. President James A. Fox led the meeting after dinner with speeches from Captains J A Fox and W H Cundy and others. Officers were re-elected and several members sent regret letters.
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Young’s Hotel
James A. Fox
J. A. Fox
William H. Cundy
Robert B. Henderson
George E. Jepson
M. 8. Soule
Albert
Ambrose Dawes
New York
George F. D. Paine
John &. Lockwood
William
John H. Crocker
Samuel H. Leonard
Campa
Walter B. Swan
Jacob A. Howes
Horace
H. Kellogg, Jr
J. Frank Pope
W. E B. Swan
George A. Tainter
Albert E. Hentz
John C. Clark
Edwin H. Brigham
Jacob A.howe
Thomas J. Mann
William P. Jackson
Shepard
Harvard invites Cambridge athletes for English visit
A Harvard committee seeks to entertain Cambridge University athletes after their visit to the United States. The proposal, in a letter to F. J. Horan, names Oct 7 as a possible visit date and invites the Cambridge team to Boston either the Monday or Tuesday after their Yale meeting. No plans are set.
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Cambridge University
Harvard
F. 3
Horan
Cambridge University Athletic Club
George B. Morigan
J. L. Bremer, Jr
Cambridge
Nglish Collegians
Boston
Curtis Wins Hesex County Club Golf Final 3 Up 2 To Play
In Manchester on September 17 J F Curtis defeated M J Henry to win the Hesex County Club golf championship by 3 up with 2 to play after a 36 hole final Todays strong showing followed by a planned ladies and gentlemen foursome event next Saturday with eighteen entrants at opening.
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Manchester
Hesex County Club
J. F. Curtis
M. J. Henry
Curtis
Opening of the Big Fair Exposition opens with Cleveland
Atlanta September 17 President Cleveland will formally open the Cotton States Exposition tomorrow between 12 and 2 pm at his summer home. He will press a button to start the machinery while a grand opening day celebration unfolds. Speeches are planned by President Collier Mrs. President Thompson Governor Atkinson Mayor King Emory Speer and B T Washington of Alabama with music by Gilmore's band.
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Atlanta
Cleveland
Collier
Thompson
Atkinson
King
Emory Speer
B. T. Washington
Alabama
Gilmore
Grand southern exposition with massive lighting and world exhibits
A vast nighttime display on a government grounds promises a stunning warlike melodrama of Wei Hai Wei. Five hundred participants, governors, and a grand military parade will light up streets and landmarks from Stone Mountain to Kennesaw. The midways, international pavilions, and historic Liberty Bell feature in a multinational exhibit with Ro manesque buildings and extensive space allocations.
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Wei-Hai-Wei
Old Stone Mountain
Kennesaw
State Capitol
Evry
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Belgium
Russia
Midway Plaisance
Midway Heights
Cairo
Philadelphia
Collier
Winter Wardrobe Cheap at William Miller Co
A failed prominent clothing house in Boston and Philadelphia offers its Fall and Winter stock at 50 percent off. Overcoats, suits, trousers, and boys wear are advertised with deep discounts, urging early attendance to the sale beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting several days. Strong discounts include woolen suits, Melton coats, and silk lined overcoats with prices far below cost.
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William Miller Cio. Co
Owton and
Phila
Dum
Melton
Vienna
Boston
Opening Day Programme Exposition at Gray Gables
Opening day exercises in the exposition will feature music by Gilmore Gilbert, addresses by figures including Booker T. Washington and Governor Atkinson, and a grand electrical fountain. The grounds boast 189 acres, 300 buildings, 1500 concessions, and a Clara Mere lake with rainbow lighting.
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Chili
Rena
Felows
Atlanta
Victor Herbert
Gilmore
C. K. Nelson
Frank L. Stanton
C. A. Collier
Joseph Thompson
Women’s Board
Columbis
Booker T. Washington
Tuskeega Normal and Industrial College
Atkinson
Porter King
Exposition Ovatlion
Empro Peer
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Becker
Clara Mere
South
Manufactures and Liberal Arts
Wire line to Gray Gables set for Exposition opener
Sept 17 reports the wire to Gray Gables finished and ready for the Atlanta Exposition opening. Wiles from Boston inspected progress and Western Union safeguards are in place to keep the inaugural ceremonies uninterrupted. The line will be free of charge with orders to avoid cuts. The exact hour for the presidential button press remains unsettled between 12 and 2. Speculation suggests the president or possibly Miss Marion Cleveland may press the button. The president and Thurber enjoyed a day of fishing in the bay.
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Buszard
Marion Cleveland
Thurber
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