Page Attacks Newport Society In Old Home Week Speech
Ten thousand attend the Concord Old Home Day picnic at the state fair grounds with athletic events, band concerts, and car exhibitions. Thomas Nelson Page delivers a withering critique of gilded society, urging focus on homes and traditional virtues over notoriety and extravagance.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Joseph D. Walker
Concord Old Home Week Association
Newport
R. L
Dr. Hamilton
Mr. Page
America
Old Home Day Fetes Across New Hampshire Mark End of 1900 Celebrations
Concord leads a statewide round of Old Home Day events on August 17 with Edwin W. Lane as president, E. H. Russell as orator, and Rev. G. W. Pattee as poet. Merrimac and other towns hold celebrations, while belated events continue through late August up to New Ipswich's 150th anniversary on the 26th and Governor Rollins attendance.
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Concord
N. H
Sanbornton
Edwin W. Lane
E. H. Russell
Worcester
Mass
G. W. Pattee
Moses T. Runnels
Moulton
Merrimac
Walter Kittredge
Frank W. Crocker
Braintree
Brookline
Patacipo
Lake Barry
Carter’s Grove
Grafton
Page's Grove
Centre Church
Danbury
Grange Hall
Antrim
Fitzwilliam
Whitefield
Hancock
New Ipswich
Gov. Rollins
Newampshire
Methodists at Weirs hear Lowell woman address
At The Weirs New Hampshire August 17 Rev Dr McLaughlin of Manchester opened with a talk on The Divine Origin of the Old Testament. Rev J Robbins presided. State Epworth league session featured Mrs Annie B E Smiley of Lowell Ma as principal speaker. Rev C A Crane of Boston delivered a sermon and Nellie Morse of Manchester presided over the young people meeting.
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The
Weirs
N. H
McLaughlin
Manchester
J. ©. Robbins
Dover
State Epworth League
League
R. T. Wolcott
Suncook
Annie BE. Smiley
Lowell
Mass
C. A. Crane
D. D
Boston
Nellie Morse
Public rebuke over summer fashion in Syracuse
In Syracuse New York Aug 17 a minister Rev William F Dougherty of St Vincent de Pauls church rebuked women and girls in openwork gowns for transparent sleeves necks and shoulders seen in public after a heat wave. He expressed shock at the sight and spoke to his congregation about propriety amid the fashion trend.
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Syracuse
N. Y
William F. Dougherty
St. Vincent de Paul's Church
Fashion and decency clash in heat wave critique
A speaker condemns women wearing very light dress fabrics in public as indecent, arguing the thin garments suit the heat yet cross lines of propriety. He calls for adherence to modest attire despite soaring temperatures.
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Ally
Democratic campaign opens in New England with Williams tours
The national Democratic committee plans a rapid New England start led by George Fred Williams. He will kick off Monday in Bellows Falls Vermont with nightly speeches in towns across Vermont and Maine as the September elections approach. Williams notes Republican apathy and fears over majorities, urges fund contributions, and argues the campaign pits the people against trusts and moneyed interests amid concerns in leather trades and manufacturing.
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Boston
New England
National Democratic Committee
Geo
Fred Williams
Bellows Falls
Green Mountain
Maine
Williams
White River Junction
Montpelier
Burlington
Rutland
Bennington
State Committee
Portland
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Campaign Fund
Hill's Unpopular War Divides New York Democrats
In Saratoga Aug 17 the Hill faction threatens Croker and seeks control of the state committee. Analysts say Hill’s tactics alienate Bryan supporters, jeopardize Controller Coler as Democratic nominee, and expose Hill’s plan to undermine Croker while using Coler’s popularity as a weapon.
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Saratoga
N. Y
David B. Hill
Croker
Richard Croker
Hill
Billy’’ Sheehan
State Committee
Upstate
Tammany
Sheehan
Bryan
Bird St. Coler
Coler
James K. McGuire
Carnegie Company Wins 50 Year Iron Ore Control
Pittsburg August 17. By a large deal the Carnegie company will control iron ore production in the Lake Superior region for 50 years. It contractually secures 10 million tons of ore annually, with last year’s output at 6 million tons from its own mines. The agreement, made while C M Schwab and officers toured the ore region, positions Carnegie to supply rivals such as American Steel and Wire and Federal. The company will lease land in four major ore districts for 20 years, strengthening its dominance even if iron prices dip.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Company
Lake Superior
C. M. Schwab
American Steel & Wire
Federal
Midvale
Towne to Open Campaign in Duluth Focused on Roosevelt
Chicago report says Charles A. Towne will launch his campaign in Duluth within 19 days with an elaborate address mainly replying to Roosevelt. He plans to tour Idaho Oregon Washington California and other western states as well as the South, keeping to the Roosevelt stiner’s path and directing emphasis at the Republican VP nominee.
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Chicago
Charles A. Towne
Duluth
Roosevelt
Towne
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
California
I T U Meeting Debates Withdrawal Proposal
At the International Typographical union opening session in Milwaukee on August 17 a vote on allowing withdrawal to form an international stereotypers and electrotypers union failed. The proposition was defeated 101 to 51 after a lengthy discussion.
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Milwaukee
Wis
International Typographical Union
Stereotypers and Electrotypers' Trade Union
Stereotypers and Electrotypers’ Union
Poisoned Visit Ends in Death for Fannie Walter
Fannie Walter aged 18 died after swallowing two ounces of carbolic acid in New Haven Connecticut. She had arrived from New York to visit friends earlier that day. The death occurred this afternoon and is being investigated.
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New Haven
Fannie Walter
New York
Americans in China Urgently Demand Protection
An urgent appeal from the American Association in China Shanghai dated July 30 urges the U S government to use all forces with other powers to restore order protect American citizens and punish perpetrators in China amid Boxer uprising. It calls for land forces and a strong naval presence and asks homes to push for concerted action. The despatch was cabled to The Associated Press from London on July 16.
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New York
American Association of China
Associated Press
American Association In China
Shanghai
New York City
China
America
Pekin
United States
London
Huntington Estate Will for Probate Soon
New York Aug 17 The will of the late Collis P Huntington will be offered for probate at an early date according to an announcement made tonight by Charles H Tweed There is little to say concerning Mr Huntington beyond his public role and wealth as the source notes plans for the probate proceedings and the anticipated formalities ahead
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Huntington
Tweed
New York
Collis P. Huntington
Charles H. Tweed
Electric railroading to debut on 38 mile Hudson line
Hudson Aug 17 An innovation in electric railroading will go into effect between Albany and Hudson on the Albany Hudson Railway and Power tracks. The Kinderhook Hudson line has been rebuilt with new steel rails and a 12 000 volt third rail from a Stuyvesant Falls power plant. The line extends 38 miles from Hudson to Albany State Street at a cost of 2 500 000 dollars. Passenger service will begin when the system is fully operational, with about 10 miles in service this Saturday.
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Hudson, N. Y
Albany
Hudson
Albany & Hudson Railway & Power Company
Kinderhook & Hudson Railway
Niverville
Rensselaer
State Street
Stuyvesant Falls
Union Democratic rally in Havana on constitutional convention
In Havana at the Tacon theatre the Union Democratic party held its first mass meeting drawing about four thousand. Gen Mayia Rodriguez welcomed entrants, Antonio Gavin argued against a federal Cuba, Elisa Geraga urged delaying voting until election laws change, and Eusebio Hernandez criticized U.S. representatives while urging a future island governance.
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Havana
Union Democratic Party
Tacon
Mayia Rodriguez
Antonio Gavin
Cuba
Elisa Geraga
Eusebio Hernandez
United States
Severe electrical storm hits Providence causes fire damage
A violent electrical storm swept Providence at about 3 o clock afternoon causing fires in a dozen houses. One blaze damaged several thousand dollars at Thomas O Gorman s residence who runs a major local department store. Lightning followed electric light wires into houses and the storm lasted about thirty minutes with heavy rain and wind.
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Providence
R. L
Thomas O'Gorman
House fires claim high losses in New Ipswich area
In Greenville, two miles from New Ipswich, the home of Geo George Anderson on Highbridge burned this afternoon with contents. Loss estimated at 2500 with no insurance. Nearby in New Ipswich the Cowdry house near the factory also burned, destroying much furniture. Total loss about 2200, insured for 1900.
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Greenville
N. H
Geo. Anderson
Highbridge
New Ipswich
Cowdry
Attic Window Fall Claims Child In Providence
In Providence Rhode Island on August 17 Gladys Gertrude Monahan 12 years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Monahan was killed when she fell from an attic window at her home on Tockwotten street John Shea 18 months old also fell from a second story window at his Thornton street home and was badly injured both incidents occurred this afternoon and authorities are investigating
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Providence
R. Ll
Gladys Gertrude Monahan
J J. Monahan
Tockwotten Street
John Shea
Thornton Street
Washington Hanging of 60-Year-Old for 1899 Murder
Dillard Hern don, aged 60, was hanged in Washington today for the murder of John Lovin good in October 1899. The case culminates a long legal pursuit with the execution carried out at the state penitentiary.
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Washington
Dillard Herndon
John Lovingood
Powers Murder Trial Exhibit Yet More Kentucky Murders
In Georgetown Kentucky Aug 17 the Caleb Powers trial heard Col T C Campbell tie the Goebel murder to a mountain army and political buccaneers. He claimed 896 Kentucky murders in the four years of Gov Bradley and 7 pardons tied to Powers while Ohio reported far fewer murders despite larger population. Campbell asserted Powers planned an alibi and hid in Louisville as the shooting occurred, with Goebel’s death aimed at empowering a corrupt mountain faction allied with a big corporation. The prosecution closes its case as Judge refused a night session and closing speech by Robert B Franklin follows Brown’s defense conclusion.
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Georgetown
Powers
Col
T. C. Campbell
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Ohio
Caleb Powers
Owens
Sinclair
Col. Campbell
Goebel
Golden
Noaks
Culton
Campbell
Frankfort
John Davis
Louisville
Secretary of State
Wm. Goebel
Commonwealth
Robert B. Franklin
John Young Brown
Indictments in Maine grand jury report burglary and more
Bangor August term grand jury returns indictments. Robert Pye of Prince Edward Island charged with burglary in Bangor home of Miss Wena Dolan. Also indictments for Bert Fortin James Doherty and Fred T Mitchell for oldtown store break in. Edward McKinney of Newport convicted on two counts involving assault and property defacement. Walter Wright not indicted after bound over for assault on a Glenburn farmer. McKinney given four months and 30 days. 40 indictments for liquor nuisances marked.
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Bangor
Supreme Court
Robert Pye
Prince Edward Island
Walter Wright
Mielenz Kills Himself to Benefit Family in Insurance
Charles A. Mielenz died by his own hand near Chicago in an act to secure $2000 in life insurance for his wife and four children. He carried the policy in two German lodges. He left a note saying it was best for everyone to get what they have coming and to use funds to support his business and family.
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Chicago
Ill
Charles A. Meilenz
Meilenz
Georgia Governor deploys militia to quell Liberty County uprising
Governor Candler ordered the Liberty Guards to quell a negro uprising in Liberty County where blacks outnumber whites three to one. A white man was killed days earlier, tensions rose, and reports say Johnston station near Savannah is being burned. Two negroes are said to have been killed resisting arrest.
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Atlanta
Charles Page Guilty of Burglary in Haverhill Case
Charles Page a 21 year old man arrested last night on drunkenness and suspicion of stolen property admitted to Assistant City Marshal Houghton that he broke into a residence in Haverhill and Lawrence on August 17 and confessed to the burglary.
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Lawrence
Charles Page
Houghton
Suspect Seized in Haverhill Silverware Theft Case
A man broke into a house in Haverhill and took silverware, later attempting to dispose of it at a pawnshop when arrested. In court the case was continued 10 days, Page held under $300. Haverhill police to issue a warrant for Page’s arrest. to be taken to Haverhill for trial.
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Haverhill
Page
Bank Suspicion in Paris Cable Scam at Leominster
Leominster Massachusetts August 17 a Paris cablegram allegedly from Alexander S Paton visiting the Paris Exhibition asked for 2009 to be sent immediately The bank grew suspicious and notified B W Doyle treasurer of Paton Manufacturing Co He cabled Paton in Paris who replied no funds had been sent Doyle left for New York to seek authorities and uncover the swindle perpetrators
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Leominster
Leominster National Bank
Paris
Alexander S. Paton
B. W. Doyle
Paton Manufacturing Company
Paton
Doyle
New York
Boston's tax rate for 1900 set at 14.70 in city assessment
Boston assessors fixed the 1900 tax rate at 14.70, up from 13.10 last year, the highest since 1885. They applied the full 5 percent overlay to cover the state's assessment for the metropolitan park loan.
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Boston
Metropolitan Park
Peary Ship Seen Off Labrador Coast
Gloucester fishermen report the Peary relief ship Windward seen about 100 miles southeast of Cape Harrison on August 2 while bound for Baffin's Land. Captain signalled all's well as the Admiral Dewey, on a halibut trip, went farther north than any Gloucester vessel in the same trade.
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Gloucester
James Hayes
Admiral Dewey
Cape Harrison
Labrador
Peary
Baffin’s Land
Naval Brigade to Break Camp at Fort Rodman
The Massachusetts naval brigade will break camp tomorrow at 9.80 oclock in New Bedford with a short street parade for citizens. Capt McKay tendered a review to Mayor Ashley and city officials. Today’s routine passed quietly after eight days of camp duty with notable improvement.
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New Bedford
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
McKay
Ashley
No Reduction in Wages at Boston & Albany
Boston reports that New York Central President Callaway assures Boston & Albany officials no wage cuts are planned while current conditions persist. He cautions future outcomes depend on business performance but states there is no danger of a wage reduction for now.
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Boston
New York Central
Boston & Albany
Bliss
Callaway
Springfield Republican
Proposed Electric Line Crews Eye Framingham to Natick Route
A syndicate of street railway men and local capitalists considers building an electric road from South Framingham to Natick via the Sherborn reformatory for women. The project would compete with the South Middlesex system and may include a Sherborn to Medfield branch to connect with the Norfolk Southern system.
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South Framingham
Natick
Reformatory
Sherborn
South Middlesex
Medfield
Norfolk Southern
Needless Street Noises and City Reform Ideas
A Milwaukee era lament critiques city dullness toward noise. It cites Berlin Paris Munich Philadelphia and other places banning carts bells steam and street vendor clamor. The author suggests experiments to curb nuisance sounds and restore nervous system health.
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Berlin
Paris
Munich
Philadelphia
Europe
Indianapolis News
Dean's Kidney Pills Bring Quick Back Relief in Lowell
Good news travels fast as Lowell residents report prompt relief from back pain thanks to Dean's Kidney Pills. Citizens share experiences with the remedy described as a conqueror of kidney ills and a promising quick remedy for many sufferers.
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Dean
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement By Local Resident
Mr S J Foster of 46 First street reports long kidney trouble eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Ellingwood Co drug store. He praises the remedy's merit and notes outlets including Carter & Sherburne and Tester Milburn Co Buffalo as sole U S agents. price 50 cents.
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Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Doan
Tester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
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