Parkhurst Denies Army Canteen Hit on McKinley
Boston reports Rev. Charles Parkhurst challenges a New York despatch about the Army Canteen campaign against President McKinley. He says the claim that Methodist groups push anti McKinley materials is greatly exaggerated and that most Methodists will vote for McKinley. The piece also notes lack of funds hampers a local gypsy moth extermination effort, with the state not providing money but the legal authority remaining.
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Boston
Charles Parkhurst
D. D
New York
McKinley
Methodist Church
Zion's Herald
Epscopal Church
Coler
New York State
Dr. Parkhurst
Jansen Barred From Preaching on Boston Common Sundays
Ephraim Jansen the Mormon preacher loses his Boston common preaching license. Granted as courtesy, the permit was revoked after complaints about his conduct. Jansen denies impropriety and cites prior permits. mayoral action follows superintendent Doogue's report and prior renewal with conditions.
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Jansen
Boston Common
Boston
Ephraim Jansen
Charlestown
Doogue
Jensen
Quincy
Bold garden robbery ends in capture in Boston
In Boston on August 2 a young colored man named Forward Smith, released two weeks earlier from the Concord reformatory after a lengthy march for larceny, robbed Michael P. Kearns in public garden. A 10 minute chase by Patrolman John Peers ended with Smith's arrest and photograph in the rogue gallery.
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Boston
Foward Smith
Concord Reformatory
Michael P. Kearns
Tremont Street
Kearns
Smith
Earns
John Peers
Pelock
Rogue
Barry
Public Auction Sheds Gypsy Moth Committee Equipment
Maiden sale ends debacle as two horses two buggies sleighs and harnesses fetch far less than half value. Headquarters on Parcel Street Maiden closed as the once busy Gypsy Moth committee work stalls.
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Boston
Maiden
Captains Stone's Battery Leaves Medford for China Campaign
Medford August 2 Capt Stone s light battery 7th U S artillery departed Combination park for Fort Adams Newport R I after orders to return to the Celestial kingdom The men packed as crowds cheered and officers praised conduct with no incidents reported during the stand in Medford.
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Medford
Stone
7Th
U. S. Artillery
Combination Park
Fort Adams
Newport
R. I
Pacific Coast
China
Washington
H. C. Hasbrouck
7Th Artillery
Celestial Kingdom
Reveille
Park
Terminal Station
Main Street
Broadway
Somerville
Maine Street
Charlestown
Rutherford Avenue
New Bridge
Boston
Body Found on Hyde Park Avenue in Boston
A man was found dead early today on Hyde Park Avenue at Walk Hill Street. The body lay in the street near a 12 inch iron pipe, with no visible wounds, and is believed to be James Claffey who recently returned from New York and suffered from insanity. An autopsy is pending if unclaimed.
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Boston
Hyde Park Avenue
Walk Hill Street
Eiza Claffey
Dedham
Joseph Claffey
Halem Hospital
New York
Bellevue
Burke
Ono
Norfolk & Suburban Railroad
James Claffey
Mra. Leonard
Emmet Avenue
East Dedham
Claffey
Beverly Man Drowns in Chebacco Lake
Ellis Parker of Beverly, 26, was seized by cramps while swimming in Chebacco Lake at Fesex today and sank before aid arrived. His body was recovered later. Parker was unmarried and employed by a Beverly clothing house, spending his vacation at the lake.
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Ellis Parker
Beverly
Chebacco Lake
Parker
Drowned While Bathing Near Coca Pond
Miss Emeline Murphy aged 19 drowned while bathing at Coca pond in Worcester. Miss Hazel Hunt aged 10 narrowly escaped. Forest Remia, a nearby worker, rescued Hunt and after ten minutes of effort revived her. Remia is from Cumberland and visiting here.
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Worcester
Coca Pond
Emeline
Murphy
Hazel Hunt
Forest Remia
Hunt
Cumberland
Vietting
Skull Fracture Fatality at Ludiow Mill Springfield
Louis Pette a 9 year old worker at Indian Orchard's Ludiow mill was killed instantly when a piece of machinery moved suddenly and struck him on the head. The accident occurred during milling operations. Public notices advertise rental listings nearby and available properties for lease in Springfield.
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Springfield
Louis Pette
Indian Orchard
Ludiow
Pette
Advertisers urged to place ads in the Collier
A brief plea urges advertisers to place their notices in the Collier magazine. The message emphasizes timely placement and visibility for promotional content among readers.
Conquerors win firemen's tournament at Combination Park
Boston August 2 The Conquerors of South Weymouth won the firemen's tournament at Combination park outplaying 16 rivals. A record field saw 13 of 17 teams exceed 200 feet with Conquerors at 229 feet 11 inches earning $300. General Taylor of Everett took second at 223 feet 7eighths inches, Red Jacket of Cambridge third at 217 feet 4 1/2 inches. Roxbury Veterans placed fifth at 212 feet 2 3/4 inches. five prizes awarded. Other contenders included General Butlers of Lowell 204 feet 5 inches Washington No 2 of Brookfield 201 feet 6 inches and Uncle Sam of Manchester NH 176 feet 5 3/8 inches. Judges included Chief L Hosmer of Lowell.
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Boston
Conquerors
South Weymouth
Combination Park
Conqueror
General Taylor
Everett
Red Jacket
Cambridge
Roxbury Veterans
General Butlers
Lowell
Washington
Brookfield
Uncle Sam
Manchester
N. H
L. Hosmer
Ft. In
Taylor
Eevee
Roxbury Vets
Hancock
Brockton
Protector
City of
Gen
Butler
Lowell Ee Eeeereres
Eagle
Lynn
New England Veteran Firemen Meet Opens in Providence
The fifth annual tournament of the New England Veteran Firemen's association occurred at Crescent park with twelve engines competing. Aldin R. Knowles of Gaspee was injured when knocked down by a bar as the engine was played. Mechanics of Warren won top honors with 197 ft 4 in. Fireking of Pawtucket second at 178 ft 5 in. Enterprise of Arlington third at 176 ft 10.5 in. Defiance of Fall River fourth at 172 ft 10.5 in. Prizes: 150, 100, 50, 25 dollars.
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Providence
R. I
New England Veteran Firemen’s Association
Crescent Park
Aldin R. Knowles
Gaspee
Warren
Pawtucket
Arlington
Fall River
Bryan's Itinerary Highlights Presidential Plans
William J. Bryan outlined August campaign steps from Lincoln to Indianapolis Chicago and back detailing a notification in Indianapolis a letter of acceptance and addresses for Populist and Silver Republican notices. Abbott will preview the Indianapolis speech. dates for other notices remain undecided.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Indianapolis
Chicago
National Committee
Lincoln
National Grand Army
Mr. Bryan
Willis J. Abbott
Democratic Press Bureau
Bryan
Attempted arson targets Fatson town during election day
An early morning fire aimed at a drug store in Fatson township damaged the premises where registration books for today’s election were kept. Local Democrats allege a plot to disrupt the vote in the Democratic stronghold about 50 miles from Wilmington, Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Fatson
Faison Township
Bolivian Minister Arrives En Route to Washington
Dr Guadalla the Bolivian minister to the United States arrived in Lima via Galveston with his son and daughter en route to Washington. He will sail soon for Panama aboard the next steamer.
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Lima
Peru
Galveston
Texas
Guadalla
United States
Washington
Panama
The Merrimack's Bridges Across the River Valley
An overview of the Merrimack River's crossings from Concord to Newburyport highlighting the evolution from ferries to timber, iron, and steel bridges. It notes major structures including the Chain Bridge, the Rocks Village span, multiple railroad crossings, and the extensive 11 mile and 14 mile stretches with few or no bridges, totaling about 40 bridges along the main river.
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Concord
N. H
Newburyport Bay
Merrimack
Newburypoo
Salisbury
Newburyport
Amesbury
City of
Lawrence
Centralville
Lowell
Spindle City
Tyngsborough
Nashua
Merrimac River
Portland and Worcester
Hudson
Goffs Falls
Southern Division
Manchester
Bedford
North Weare
Amoskeag Falls
Hooksett
Suncook Valley
Bow Junction
Troops Leave Havana as Yellow Fever Not Too Serious
The War Department says three companies of the 1st Infantry departed Havana aboard the transport Rawlins. The outbreak of yellow fever in that regiment apparently was not severe enough to keep troops from returning home.
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Washington
War Department
1St Infantry
Havana
Rawlins
Elopement Triggers Riot in Lawrence Syrian Colony
In Lawrence a planned elopement sparked a large riot among Syrians. Martha Cantur and Said Cantur, married weeks earlier, pursued Adiaman in Salem then returned. Cantur had his wife arrested, sparking clashes with relatives. Police arrested three. warrants may follow for others amid suspicions of bigamy.
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Lawrence
Martha ‘Milkan
Said Cantur
Cantur
Azoof Adiaman
Salem
N. H
Johnson and
Wadlin
Achaman
Cantor
Adiaman
Porto Rico duty ruling affirmed on palambast import
The United States board of classifications of the general appraisers upheld a 45 percent ad valorem duty on palambast from Havana imported to Porto Rico. The board ruled the material manufactured from palm fibrous substance is not crude but manufactured, overruling the importers plea for free entry under paragraph 617. The opinion also states Puerto Rico falls under general U S laws with limited revenue provisions.
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New York
Board of Classifications
United States General Appraisers
Porto Rico
Havana
Somerville
United States
Internal Revenue
Iron Men Deny Large Purchases of Foreign Rails
Local iron interests in New York are skeptical about reports of an order for foreign steel rails for the Southern Pacific. They note England price at seven pounds six shillings per ton, about $38, with freight and duty raising the landed cost to $12 to $15 per ton. A large buyer and railway director questioned the plan, suggesting the Federal Steel Co. may seek a price cut to $29, but railroads would still face high total costs, leaving the market largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern Pacific Railway
England
United States
Federal Steel Co
Garland's Will Probate in New York Surrogate Court
The late James A. Garland's will was filed for probate. He leaves trust estates of 500000 dollars each for daughter Louisa Garland Emmett and sons James and Charles, with life income and remainders to their children. A portion of the residue funds the widow Annie Louisa Garland with 12000 dollars annual income, and if all children die without survivors, Harvard University inherits. Each son may create ten thousand dollar annuities for his wife if she survives them.
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New York
James A. Garland
Joseph
Stephen
Bella Garland
Dora Garland
Louisa Garland Emmett
James
Charles
Annie Louisa Garland
Mr. Garland
Harvard University
Injunction Sought to Stop Promulgation of Havana Code
In New York Judge Thomas heard Michael J. Deady ask for an injunction to bar Rev. Gen. Leonard Wood from promulgating a Havana municipal code. Deady argues the code would injure him by blocking sewer and pore contracts, with Havana's municipal authorities filing for an injunction. The U S government is said to have asserted no authority for the promulgation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas
United States Circuit Court
Michael J. Deady
Lrev
Leonard Wood
Havana
Cady
United States
Cube
Gen
Weed
Scarce Currants and Fresh Produce Prices Listed
Currants are scarce on the market but selling at 5 to 8 cents with a few Gooseberries 8 to 10 cents. Black Currants 10 cents, Blueberries 10 to 13 cents, Georgia Peaches plentiful 15 cents or 2 dozen for 25 cents. New Native Apples 5 to 8 cents per quart, Native Green Corn 20 to 25 cents per dozen, New Potatoes scarce but 20 to 25 cents per peck. Spring Chicken 18 to 25 cents per pound, Fowl 12 1/2 to 15 cents per pound.
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Georgia
Pdultry
New Jersey Officer Shot While Seizing Burglary Suspect
A South Orange police officer, Thomas McQuire, was shot and seriously wounded today while arresting a burglar emerging from a residence with stolen articles. The assailant fired first, and McQuire returned fire. The incident occurred in New Jersey and the officer's condition was reported as critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomase MeQuire
Sooth
Orange
MeQuire
Mantle claim promises brighter light at low cost
A retailer advertises the Welsbad Light mantle with the Yusea Mantle claiming 50 percent more light and three times the strength, lasting longer and costing less than half a cent per hour. The ad notes 100 candle power per light and offers First-class Gas Cooking Ranges on installment plans.
Gas Prices With Discount for Prompt Payment
A local notice outlines a price schedule offering a discount if payment is made promptly. The policy details the reduced rate for timely payment and lists eligible customers or accounts. The document emphasizes favorable terms for those who settle invoices early and notes any applicable deadlines.
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