Fighting Bob’s religion seen as out of place in town
The Milford Journal notes spotters worry liquor sellers face pressure. references Rev Mr Jernegun at Clinton Baptist, Worcester phone rates, Sixth regiment letters to Porto Rico via Washington, and political talk on S H Howe and Col Roosevelt. It cites Massachusetts politics and Roosevelt’s reputation with sharp, biting lines about public trust and mismanagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Washington
Sen Lodge
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Fairness in News Like Markets Says Editor’s Stock
A Boston Post remark compares suppressing news to a grocer dropping pickles or a butcher removing bologna, arguing fairness in each trade. The editor notes news, like food, is a trader’s stock in trade, and fairness should apply to all sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Post
Spaniards protest Gen Wood's administration at Santiago
The Spaniards in Santiago oppose Gen Wood's governance arguing he interferes with local Spanish authorities as they execute the law. They suggest his actions are the reason for the Santiago battle, implying changes from former practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Gen Wood
Colorado Springs
Preference shifts from prints to ginghams for dress fabrics
The Hostor Transcript notes shoppers favor ginghams over prints due to lower price and better color stability. Retail ginghams cost 8 to 10 cents per yard while prints sell for 4 to 5, leaving prints widely stocked and ginghams seen as more dressy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostor Transcript
Nothing is so uncompromisingly bitter as the attitude of woman
A Lowell Citizen riff on women and modern life notes that women’s views on the lost or stolen, punctuality, and marriage expectations are sharply divided. It satirizes the idea that a good cook may no longer be essential in marriage and mocks predictable female behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fadden
Lowell
Manila
Maynard Notices and Local Social Updates
Maynard reports Harry Phillips enjoying a vacation in New York state. Peter Fletcher and Mary visited friends at Worcester last Sunday. Wm Maley fills Miss Deane’s duties at W A Haynes’ during her vacation. Walter Fobbs Tucker Jr. of Boston spent Sunday with Rosalie L. Shea of Glendale Street. Wilkinson Crossley 2nd has returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Phillips
New York State
Peter Fletcher
Mary
Worcester
Wm Maley
Miss Deane
W. A Haynes
Walter Fobbs Tucker Jr
Boston
Rosalie L. Shea
Glendale St
Barre summer visits and local events in town notes
The column lists visits by residents and friends to Barre including the Pettigrews and Howards, a serious rheumatic fever case, preparations for a St Hilda lawn party, a bicycle prank, and a hospital report. It notes a Malate trench action report and Manila news with food shortages, fires, and troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Guild of St Hilda of
Electric belts annunciators and lunch at Gaskill's noted
A brief item mentions Bert Hatch box 117 for electric belts annunciators with a card drop and lunch at Gaskill's at all hours on Darling's block Summer Street.
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Bert Hatch
Gaskill’s
Darling’s
Summer Street
Boston Gleanings: McDonald Sentenced and Electric Station Blackout
John A. McDonald, an habitual criminal, was sentenced to 25 years in the state prison. The attorney general sought an injunction and receivership against Equitable Accident Insurance Association, with officers consenting. A city blackout followed an incident at a Boston Electric Light station, but police reported no serious incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John A. McDonald
McDonald
Supreme Judicial Court
Equitable Accident Insurance Association
Dover Street
Boston Electric Light Company
Ottawas Triumph Over Hemmings In Cincinnati
The Ottawas routed Hemmings yesterday in Cincinnati winning 14 to 6 as Springfield also delivered punishment. Five homers were hit in the game. The St Louis club faces sale at auction on September 1 to satisfy creditors with Von Der Ahe reportedly seeking to buy the club.
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Ottawas
Hemming
Cannon
Springfields
St. Louis
von der Ahe
Cincinnati
Nichols
Hawley
Bostons
Cincinnatis
AB Ribpoa E Msngt
Pe Liveckicas
Eecennevese
Smith
Weis
Ee Saree
Corcoran
Beckley
Frwit
Poet
McPhee
Biicsess
Steinfeldt
Peitz
Ewan
Mdawley
Long
Tenney
Yeager
Bucy
Stafford
Sergen
Lowe
Leone
Phee
Beckley Nney
Gaffney and Brown
Officers close in on White Star conspiracy aboard Britannic
Jersey City police report evidence of a plot by Britannic officers to steal and smuggle. Third Officer Knyaston is under arrest while First Officer Jago fled after Knyaston’s arrest. Receipts show registered packages mailed in New York to London aboard the Etruria. London authorities to hold packages. British representative to pursue charges. Bonds tied to a London contact are identified in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Britannic
Murphy
Jersey City
Knyaston
Jago
London
White Star Line
Ey Sparks
George Page
O Ossipee Doctor Sentenced to Hang for Murder
Dr John Ralph Hatch of Ossipee New Hampshire was sentenced to be hanged on August 11 1899 in Concord State Prison for the murder of his wife poisoned on September 11 1897. He faced the sentence with little visible emotion and awaited transport to the county jail after court adjourned.
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Ossipee
N. H
John Ralph Hatch
Concord
Hatch
Millionaire Banigan's Will Sparks Probate Contest
Providence reports rumors of a probate contest over Joseph Banigan's will. Widow Mrs Banigan would receive 15000 dollars annually and the use of the homestead for life, with taxes and repairs paid from the trust. The law grants one third dower, which may be pursued if contested, potentially boosting widow's income beyond the annuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Joseph Banigan
Fire near Faneuil Hall destroys Merchants Row shops
A fire near Faneuil Hall on Merchants Row caused about 25000 dollars in damage. Firemen were overcome by sulphur fumes and injured by falling glass and slate, with losses concentrated at B O G Wilson and Hovey & Co. The blaze started in Jones & Marshall restaurant and spread to the roof before being controlled after about ninety minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Merchants Row
Faneuil Hall
B. O
G. C. Wilson
Hovey & Co
Jones & Marshall
New York Yacht Club Seeks Full Challenge Details
Secretary Oddie explains a Cup challenge is a formal document needing complete yacht dimensions and registry details. Commodore Morgan notes a British challenge could be sent via proper channels to outrun the Royal Ulster entry. Additional notices list Republican convention dates and Almanac sunrise and tide times.
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New York
Oddie
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Custom House
J. Pierpont Morgan
George Newnes
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Bob
Jernegun
Clinton Baptist Church
Alfred Austin
Mr Hooley
S. H. Howe
Marlboro
Milford Journal
Col Roosevelt
Teddy
Shikarry
Maynard
Wilkinson Crossley
Barre
B. F. Raymond
New Hampshire
Vermont
May
Ethel Howard
Somerville
Annie
Helen Pettigrew
Keegan
M. Josephine Shea
Camp Dalton
Bent
Charles E. Brouder
Helen
Annie Pettigrew
Ethel
May Howard
Frank Sanderson
Willie
Conant
Cook Hazen
Charlestown
William Gutteridge
New Dominion Line
New England
Boston Harbor
Steamship Company
Jank Sexton
Missouri
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga Park
J. A. Crowley
John Hanna
Temperance Society
S. S. Mathews
Congregational Church
Mary Felton
Maynard Public
West Berlin
C. H. Persons
P. J. Sullivan
Mr Persons
Mr Sullivan
Littleton
Maynard Boys
West Marlboros
Shoe Boys
Hilferty
Lake Nagog
Christian Endeavor Society
F. EB. Sanderson
Charles Merrill
Joseph Butterworth
Thomas Goddard
Bemismill Watertown
Manyard
Maple House
Rich
Enterprise
Goddard
Watertown
Philippines
Hong Kong
Cavite
Monterey
Admiral Dewey
Spain
Germany
Russia
Dewey
Merritt
Cervera
Santias
Sampson
United States
McKinley
Camara
Singapore
de Awe
Pennsylvania
Hawkins Comanding
O'Hara
Double Quick
California
Colorado
Hale
Maynard Locals
Boston Gleanings
Millionairis Banigan’s
Republican State Committee
Manchester
Portsmouth
Exeter
Keene
Fabyan House
Chandler
L. A. W. Lunch Room
Joseph Booth
Main Street
H. P.N. Dahl & CO
Riverside Block
Maynard, Mass
Walter B. Currier
Ventist
Maynard’s Block
Underskirts
Percales
Mustins
Oxford
W. B. Cases
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