Navy's 1900s modernization plan details vessels and powers
Washington reports Chief Constructor Wilson's assessment of the fleet. Wooden ships have lifespans from five to ten years while new metal hulled ships will include armored cruisers and double turret monitors. Plans detail 18 new ships costing over 20 million dollars, with 12 inch breech loading rifles and ranges up to twelve miles. The dynamite gun cruiser and other advanced vessels are described, aiming to restore U S superiority in a global naval balance.
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Bureau of Ordnance
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Washington, D.C
Washington, D. C
William. C) Whitney
the Navy
Hurley asks for Salem postmaster job in political letter
Salem September 26 Special John F Hurley a Democratic aspirant for the Salem post office has sent a long appeal to Postmaster General Vilas in Washington. He recalls March letter requesting the office, notes six months pass without action, and argues Democrats must replace Republican appointees. He urges administration to "turn the rascals out" and resigns if he held the post as a Republican personal stance. He signs as Joan F Hurley.
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Specian
John F. Hurley
Salem Post Office
Washington
Ion
William F. Vilas
D.C
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Congress
Republican Party
Joan F. Hurley
Divorce Cases Stir Newport High Life Docket
In Newport Rhode Island on September 26 the Supreme Court docket includes Ella C. Hurlburt versus Henry A. Hurlburt Jr. Intemperance and neglect are cited as grounds. Ella is linked to the Childs family of New York and Henry’s father is a wealthy banker. The suit is expected to be fiercely contested while another divorce action involving Mrs. Mary Isabelle Neilson and Frederick Neilson, previously reported, is said to be settled with little dispute.
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R. I
Supreme Court
Durfee
Ella C. Hurlburt
Henry A. Hurlburt, Jr
New York
Childs
Mary Isabelle Neilson
Frederick Gebhardt
Frederick Neilson
Arbitration Board Meets At Chelsea City Hall Today
The State board of arbitration will convene in the council chamber of Chelsea City Hall at 10 a.m. to examine the dispute between T. Martin & Bro. and their employees.
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State Board of Arbitration
Council Chamber
Chelsea City Hall
T. Martin & Bro
Struck by a Train at Chelmsford Crossing
An old man named Adams escaped injury after his wagon was struck by the Chelmsford scout train at the Chelmsford crossing, though his horse was killed and his wagon splintered. Whiskey in the wagon spilled as the engine suffered only minor damage to its pilot. Separately, Lowell Irish National League debates Justin McCarthy visit funding and proceeds. A riot on the North Common ends with McCarey aiding officers and later, McCaffrey is assaulted amid ongoing vendetta threats.
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Irish National League
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Justin McCarthy
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M’carthy
Redpath Lycene Bureau
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John J. McCarey
McCaffrey
Whistler
Old Fuseli
England
Hayden
Rubens
Cellini
Angelo
Rousseau
Napoleon
Pérrault
France
Fremier
Europe
Dubois
Government School of Fine Arts
Miller
William M. Hunt
Hunt
John Holker
Ruskin
Theophile Gautier
Couture
Barye
Millet
Lincoln's Maplewood silver mine opens for ten cent admission
MaupEn Sept 26 Mr T Warren Lincoln charges 10 cents to view his silver mine at Maplewood. He has fenced it in and rejects all offers, including a 16000 offer for the property as it stands.
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MaupEn
T. Warren Lincoln
Maplewood
New Exchange Club Opens at No 67 New Street in New York
The New Exchange Club, funded by James D. Smith E A de Bernales and William Wood, opens after a 70 000 reconstruction leasing twenty years. Architect James E Ware’s oak furnished interiors feature a quaint dining room and gallery plus steady rents and significant property value. Drake aided during tough days with stock exchange committee work.
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New Street
New Exchange Club
James D. Smith
E. A. de Bernales
William Wood
James E. Ware
Broadway
New York Athletic Club
Delmonico’s
Commodore
Jim’? Smith
New York Yacht Club
The
Stock Exchange
New York Club
Mr. de Bernales
Irving Insurance Company
Railway News
New Club
A. E. Drake
Prospects of a Race Sailors View Good Breeze at Marblehead
Prospects for a sailing race in Marblehead improve as thousands visit headlands and harbor. A 28 mph wind favors yachts with lowered sails, Mayflower and other vessels move in and out of the harbor while heavy clouds and south winds forecast a slim chance of racing tomorrow.
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Great Neck
Nahant
Galatea
Henn
Una
New York
Stranger
Governor Andrew
Boston
Frank H. Low
Salem
Beverly
Racing Breeze Predicted For Marblehead Race Day
Weather signals indicated a storm approaching at 35 mph with the center north of Lake Erie moving east. Wind rose from 5 mph at 7 a.m. to 28 mph by 9 p.m. Sunday, with local rains and a lower temperature expected in New England, promising a racing breeze at Marblehead today.
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Boston
Wood’s Hall
Lake Erie
New England
Marblehead
A Pagan at the Festival Delights a New York Critic
A New York observer praises Zelie de Lussan’s bold performance at a Worcester concert. He notes conservative Massachusetts audiences, the performers’ contrasts, and the prima donna’s charm and artistry that unsettles the audience’s moral guardians.
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Zelie de Lussan
Belle Cole
Mile. Pyk
New York
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Blanche Stone-Barton
Gertrude Edmunds
Jennie Sargent
Worcester
Boston Ideal Company
Mille de Lussin
Patti
Linda
Washington scientists repudiate Wiggins earthquake prophecy
Washington experts dismiss Mr Wiggins as a crank and astrologer not a scientist. Professor McGee notes earthquakes cannot be forecast to a specific day or month, with warnings based on geological time scales, and Charleston remains secure after the recent quake.
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Washington Post
Washington
Wiggins
Post
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Mr. Wiggins
McGee
The
Geological Survey
Tec
Charleston
Mistaken Notions Corrected The Fine Work of the American Architect
A Boston founded American Architect issue is praised for art illustrations and architectural content. The piece argues critics undervalue architecture, cites Richardson and Ames Building plates, notes Whistler and Ruskin discussions, and recalls anecdotes of artists resisting critics. T. H. Bartlett signs off.
Oran Nash Dies At 85 After Fifty-Plus Years In East Lexington
Oran Nash, longtime East Lexington shopkeeper and local character, died Thursday evening at 85. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, he ran a small main street shop for over five decades and was a lifelong Democrat who recalled early U.S. history. He had just lost his wife a week earlier.
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Oran Nash
Weymouth
Mass
Nash
Boston Post
Mr. Nash
Death of Mrs Henderson Ties to Anchor Line Founder
A Glasgow cable report from Saturday afternoon announced the death that morning of Mrs. Henderson wife of Thomas Henderson a Glasgow figure who founded and managed the Anchor Line steamers marking a notable loss for the shipping firm and city.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Henderson
Thomas Henderson
Anchor Line
Death of Somerville Undertaker Thrace B Runey at 68
Thrace B Runey prominent Somerville undertaker and former town police chief died at his Cross street home in East Somerville yesterday afternoon from Brights disease. He was 68, survived by a wife a son and a daughter. He was a longtime Odd Fellow in Oasis Lodge Somerville Encampment Warren lodge K of H.
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B. Runey
Somerville
Cross Street
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Bright
Raney
Tie
Oasis Lodge
Somerville Encampment
Warren Lodge
K. of H
Theatrical Listings at Boston Area Venues
Evening show times listed for venues including Boston Theatre Harbor Lights Sasa Theatre Park Theatre Hollis Street Theatre and Howard Athen Zum Ritz Sandy Novelty and Burlesque Company with performances such as Around the World in 80 Days The Mikado One of Our Girls Clio and varying nightly starts.
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Boston Theatre
Boston Museum
Harbor Lights
Sasa
Auction notices for footwear and real estate sales
Sales at auction this day list Roots and Shoes A Richards & Co New York Boots and Shoes Lippincott Son Co Philadelphia 3 p m Real Estate S R Knights Co Tuesday Sept 34 12 m Grapes and Oranges Horatio Harris Co Boots and Shoes Samuel Buntings Sons Co Philadelphia 3 p m Real Estate S R Knights Co
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A. 8. Richards & Co
New York
Boots and Shoes
Lippincott, Son & Co
Philadelphia
S. R. Knights & Co
Horatio Harris & Co
Samuel, Bunting’s Sons & Co
Remedy Oval Box 34 Round 14 Vis at All Druggists
Remedy remedy oval box size 34 round 14 Vis advertised in a druggists notice. Product appears as a retail item with availability at all druggists and standard labeling consistent with period advertisements.
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Remedy
Boston Post switches to eight page quarto format
Editors praise the Post under new proprietors for a bold typographic upgrade to an eight page quarto. Reports across papers note improved appearance, readability, and editorial vigor, with celebrations of new management and bold business and news presentation.
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Traveller
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Providence Journal
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