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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1888

Page

8

Long Branch Resting and Rising From a Wilderness Past

A nostalgic portrait of Long Branch thirty years after its dawn as a summer hub. The article contrasts the quiet farms and ambitious villas of the early era with today’s bustling hotels, grand cottages, and ornate landscapes. It highlights hotel leadership, notable guests, social dynamics, and the influence of prominent figures like Grant era real estate pushers, Dave Hildreth, and John Thomas shaping the seaside resort’s social scene.

Love Branch Paes West End Dave Hildreth Ocean Drive Grant Long Branch Knights of Trade Dicker Ocean Hotel Don Jones Philadelphia Elberon John Hoey Roer Krant New York Neyer Hildredth S George W. Childs United States Brother Hildreth John Thomas Jom Thomas Dave Hildredth Hildredth Anton Seidl Themas Florida Georgia Saratoga

Crowned with success Putnam seen as Maine gubernatorial candidate

Portland July 20 Charles Putnam a rising Maine figure with a large legal practice and a history as Bath editor is urged as Democratic candidate for governor. Born 1886 in Bath he trained under George Evans and built a Cumberland bar leadership while serving as Portland mayor in 1869 and later declined Supreme Court bench offers.

PortLand William L. Putnam Bath Bowdoin College House of Representatives Limes Maine James G. Blaine Blaine Putnam The Times George Evans Bar of Evans Cumberland Bar Tato Democratic Party Supreme Court Plaisted Frederick Robie Zoverace Bion Bradbury Cleaves Rovie-Thomas Kobie Robie J. Putnam Lowell New England Circuit Court of the United States Suffolk United States Arthur Heldi Ng Brethren of the Bar Maine General Hospital Corporation Portland Institute and Public Library Israel Washburn, Jr Rumfordalls & Buckfield Railroad Cleveland David J. Adams Ella Senate of the Commission Waite Supreme Bench Augusta William Henry Clifford Harris M Archibald McNichol Calais Apers General Cleaves Cleaves Pyapek Bureign Sprague Pean & North American Coburn B. F. Andrews Exchange Street Courts State Street Connorations

American party plans national convention in Washington

A large circular from the American party headquarters urges Americans everywhere to ensure representation at the national convention in Washington on August 16. It calls for state and district action to select delegates, with emphasis on immigration limits, educational suffrage, and strong protections for American institutions and unity.

Washington National Committee Washington City

Ostrich Exhibit Dazzles with Majestic Plumes and Echoes of Danger

A Los Angeles letter from New Orleans Times describes an ostrich farm with twenty tall birds in fenced pens. Spectators admire velvety black plumes while noting the birds’ strength, fierce behavior, and a dramatic chick hatching as a keeper evades a protective mother.

Los Angeles New Orleans Kira

Numerous accidents and crimes reported coast to coast

An Ottawa dispatch notes a deadly freight collision near Shades Creek Alabama killing two and injuring four. In Bardonette Maine Mrs Floss and Mrs Willett burned to death after oil lamp explosion. A New York court limits worker concerted restraints. Monocacy board of survey to decide fate of the ship in Asia. South Chesapeake Bay excursion tragedy claims three lives. Plant City Florida fights malaria with wide paving. A St John worker pierced by a bolt. pension office shows 113087 certificates issued. Chicago officials jailed over dynamite cases. coast to coast fires and shipwrecks reported with multiple fatalities and rescues.

Ottawa California Shades Creek Colli Court of Appeas New York Centro Whitney Chandler Cenier Launceot Chesapeake Bay North Point Pepeees Prste Plant City Fla Edding Charles Purves St. John Pension Office Willian Cleveland Cox J. K. Cox Auburn N. Y Cleveland C. E. Anderson Philadelphia Cox St John Baptist Church Ernest Kemp Michael Lander Daniel Sweeney Morley Montreal Senate Committee On Appropriations Secretary of War Western Iron Association Pittsburg John Grimm Oscar Lindstrom Charles Heiss Singer Works Elizabethport N. J Eee Island Sound la Junta Kan Ty Ee Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Coney Island Ohio River Cincinnati Samuel Young Kansas Rev. Bodkin Wichita RK. J. Freely Abilene Amalgar Gamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers North Chicago Yeeneny of Ree Falcon Iron and Nall Co Niles,o Chicago Falcon Works Cramer Mahoning Valley George Matzinger United States Belgium Jack Lewis West Thirdstreet Alice Jackson Pople Auditorum Ocean Grove M. J Charles Jackson Reading Penn Wesley Lake Rowena Peter Neviska Duluth Dakota Neviska New A Andie Parsons New Hartford Phyacians Arkana Epublican Legisla Govcor Widad Deapareh Alwoas Jay Lima Villers First Avenue Jessie M North Clark Street Charles Wickigr Port-au-Prince Senate C. W. Jones Henry H. Clark Providence Arthur Wood Minnie Bullara Worcester Mass Uaboag Brookfield Mr. Jones Wiethh Cation Opera Hs Fifly New Mexican Weltman Catron ‘Knoeble & Clance Santa Fe Waa David I. Robinson Samuel Poole Gloucester Port Townsend W. T North Pacific Puget Sound Joseph Europe Oearren England Benjamin McKenzie Johnston Sarnia Ont McKenzie Bret Mart Saultanne W. H. Reimer Bedford Christopher Streets Michigan Gold Company

Giveaway Offer for Monarch Laundry Works Washing Machine

A promotional notice invites readers to enter for a chance to receive one thousand self service washing machines. No wash or rubbing required. Interested individuals should submit their entry at Monarch Laundry Works located at 420 Sbas Avenue, B29.

Gnoe Monarch Laundry Works Sbas Avenue B29

Oil Well Drill Crews Die In Lima Nitro Explosion

Stephen Phillips and Fred Newman oil well drillers were killed in Lima Ohio when nitro glycerine used to shoot a well exploded. The men were preparing the explosive at the time of the blast.

Lima Cleveland Stephen Phillips Fred Newman

Fourteen Lumbermen Drown After Rapids Incident

A Matawan river lumber man reports that about three weeks ago a boat with 14 lumbermen capsized in the river rapids, all on board died. The men were drinking and attempted to shoot the rapids near Taree Rivers, Que. on the Matawan.

Taree Rivers Que Matawan

Thirteen Die in Roanoke Rail Collision Near Forest Depot

A Norfolk and Western freight and a material train collided near Forest depot in Roanoke last night. Only the conductor on the material train and one brake man survived. thirteen bodies recovered, with losses pegged at 260000 to 300000 dollars.

Roanoke Norfolk & Western Forest Depot Engieer Harris Mays Henry Donnelly Harris Firem Mnelly

Daie Dye Electo-Voltaic Appliances Pamphlet Offer

Nervous men are urged to send their address to receive a pamphlet detailing Daie Dye Electo-Voltaic appliances claimed to aid the nervous debilidad and restore vigor and manhood. The ad promises free information and devices to improve health.

Burton Praises Stanley While Questioning Congo Governance

Telegraphic remark from Sir Richard Francis Burton to the Herald in Paris portrays Henry M Stanley as an adventurous artist of surprises and notes Stanley’s failures as an administrator. He accuses Stanley of diverting ivory trade to the Congo and critiques Congo Free State governance and missionary influence.

Sir Burton New York Richard Francis Burton Equatorial Africa Herald Paris Henry M. Stanley Stanley Pasha Bahr Elihazel Yongo Emin Pasha Zanzibar Congo Belgium Grist Congo Free State Tippoo Tib Aera Unyamwezi Moon Upper God Save England Great Britain

Labor unrest and union activity across cities and nations

The note lists multiple labor actions and union moves, including boycotts in Chicago, wage strikes in France, nine hour work weeks in New York, a planned free reading room and labor bureau in New York, eight hour shifts in France, initiation fees for Montreal stone cutters, a new carpenters and joiners union in Hingham, a London anti sweating demonstration, possible formation of a national trades union in the U S, a Chattanooga strike for 16 hour days, Tyne engineers securing weekly wage advances, and upcoming anniversaries and legal actions involving miners and engineers. It also mentions politics and the eight hour day branch in Newcastle, plus growth of American labor societies in Chicago Ixshore.

Chicago Bambrun St. Quentin France New York Braye Oise Hingham Horse Railroad Boston The Knights Henry Steadhurst International Trade Union Congress Chattanooga Tenn Tyne Employers’ Association Amalgamated Society of Engineers Republican Party Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Detroit Mich Upted States Canada Mineral Mining Company Excelsior Coal Company Shamokin Penn Beaver Pennsylvani Dr. el. Productor Madrid Spain Acracia Barcelona Newcastle National Union of Operative Boot and Shop Rivetters and Finishers England Labor Assembly Ixshore

Fragmentary Notice Reads Odd Edict on Pay and Demand

The readable fragment suggests an order affecting department heads with mention of highest paid men and retention of the cheapest. The text is incomplete but implies a restructuring or pay policy instruction.

Dead Horse Attacks Worker in Deckertown Tragedy

Frank Lynch, a workman for E. V. R. Gardner, was killed by Storm King a stallion valued at $5000 in Deckertown New Jersey. The enraged horse seized Lynch tossed him to the ground crushed his flesh and finally had to be shot to end the attack. Gardner attempted to save him but could not until the horse was killed.

New York Frank Lynch E. V. R. Gardner Deckertown Nvss Gardner Storm King Lynch Butt Oder Animal

Sister Maury Francis Clare Denies Leaving Catholic Church

In New York on July 19 a rumor claimed Sister Maury Francis Clare had left the Catholic Church and joined an ex-priest's tabernacle. The World and Herald reported the libel, while Sister Clare denied the allegation, stating she has not left Rome and demanding retraction.

Maury Francis Clare New York Kenmare O'Connor Herald Mary-Francis Clare Ree Fiorehve Nore The Catus Clare Cusicx

McCook Engineers Vote to Continue Strike After Canvass

Howe and Murphy visited McCook Nebraska on July 23 to discuss ending the walkout. The engineers and firemen, with no dissent, voted to press on with the strike. Howe and Murphy departed for Denver, and the sentiment along the route remained largely united for continuing the strike.

McCook Neb Howe Murphy Denver

Dictionary of Politics: Every Man a Politician featured

The Grove presents a comprehensive political reference for readers needing explanation of American government, parties, and events. It promises daily use and aims to illuminate the current political scene with an elegant six page book priced at $1.50.

Grove Dard Silver Ware CO Boston Mass

Grover Cleveland Nominated and Globe Campaign Appeal

The Globe promotes Grover Cleveland with a weekly reading package for doubtful voters. Readers are urged to send 26 cents to receive The Globe through Nov 15, plus a 550 page political dictionary at 65 cents. Address The Weekly Globe Boston.

GLOBE Boston

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