Spain's King Cuts Many Strange Capers on Tour
A Madrid correspondent reports King Alfonso's provincial tour showed persistent eccentricity and possible mental imbalance. He interrupted processions, posed for photos at a town arch, dismissed crowds, and insisted on visiting mines despite pleas to stay on schedule. Clergy and nobles looked on as he questioned relics and dais choices amid erratic behavior.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Pacheco
Oviedo
Leon
Alfonsag
Santiner
Asturias
Spain
Veragua
Cabadonga
Europe
St. Peter
Pampoina
Oveiao
Mieres
Their 17th Reunion of the Massachusetts Volunteers
The veteran association of Company I, 5th Massachusetts Volunteers held its 17th annual reunion at Gates Pond Berlin with a noon fish dinner at Fosgate House. President George Balcom led the meeting under elm trees by the lake, Ephraim D. Howe read the yearly report, and roll call listed numerous comrades from across New England. An article on Gettysburg was read, and next year’s reunion was set for Aug 19, 1903. The 5th Regiment’s history spans 1861 to 1865 with three entry waves and notable Civil War service.
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James R. Johnson
Portland
George W. Nason
Boston
George A. Ellis
Leominster
J. Frank Dispeau
Brockton
Seth W. Darling
Yde Park
Freeman R. Bennett
Clinton
Ephraim D. Howe
Gardner
Harrison T. Babcock
Lancaster
Francis Babcock
W. T. Babcock
John A. Merrill
Bertin
Charles Adams
C. H. Albee
George Balcom
Joseph W. Barnes
Frank Bean
George O. Crosby
W. 8. Frost
L. O. Cunningham
Marlboro
Parkman Nourse
Albert A. Wright
Samuel Haynes
S&s
Gettysburg
Old 5Th
Lincoln
Somerville Light Infantry
Hudson
Washington
Treasury
Bull Run
Little Washington
Tarboro
Whitehall
Goldsboro
Rawls Mills
Sandridge
Deep Gully
N. C
Fort McHenry
Fort Federal Hill
Baltimore
Dandy 5th Title Sparks Pride Among Survivors
Survivors of the 5th express pride at events described as well earned, reflecting on difficult experiences and a sense of achievement from collective endurance.
Bessie Bonehill Dies A Vaudeville Star Across Hemispheres
New York cable announces the death of Bessie Bonehill a famed vaudeville actress born in West Bromwich England. She debuted at six, toured with sisters Marian and Jesse, found fame in Britain and North America, married as Seely, had two daughters Marion Lena and son John, later settled near Sayville Long Island. An operation for cancer in London preceded her death after illness.
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Bessie Bonehill
West Bromwich
Birmingham
Eng
Theatre Royal of
Marian
Jesse
Great Britain
Bessie
William
Tony Pastor
New York
Montreal
America
Sayvile
Long Island
Seely
Marion
Lena
John
London
Fierce Python Attacks Child and Manager at Show
At Revere Beach spectators watched a 14 foot python attack a 12 year old girl, Victoria, during an animal exhibition. Manager Weller rescued her, receiving a bite himself. Both were treated. doctors say py thons are not poisonous and expect recovery.
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Revere Beach
Victorine
Victoria
Weller
Newton
Gilman Will Again Declined in New York Suit
Justice Stover in the supreme court overruled the demurrer in the suit by Mrs. Helen Potts Hall against Theophilus Gilman and Edward Norton as administrators of George F. Gilman estate. Defendants include relatives and next of kin of the late tea merchant. Proceedings issued Aug. 21 in New York.
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New York
Justice Stover
Supreme Court Today
Hélen Potts Hall
Theophilus’ Gilman
Edw. T. Norton
George F. Gilman
Gilman
Hyde Park Fireman Arraigned in Jack Hugger Case
Howard E F Smith of Hyde Park appeared before Judge Emery Grover in Dedham district court charged with felonious assault on Elizabeth McGregor on Aug 7 and assaults with felonious intent on Cora Gunn and Tillie McAllister. Probable cause found, Smith held on $9,000 bonds and ordered to September Norfolk grand jury session. The three complainants identify Smith as the assailant in Hyde Park. The case follows a year of reported attacks by a "Jack the Hugger" on women near the Fairmount district.
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Boston
Howard EF. Smith
Hyde Park
Emery Grover
Dedham District Court
Elizabeth McGregor
Cora M. Gunn
Tillie McAllister
Grover
Smith
Norfolk
Miss McGregor
Archibald McGregor
Fairmount
McGregor
Building trades strike halts work at notable Boston sites
Boston August 21 painters plasterers and their helpers joined by plumbers steam fitters gas fitters lathers sheet and metal workers roofers artificial stone workers and marble workers refused to work with non union men. Except carpenters and house smiths no building mechanics will work on the New England Conservatory of Music structure or the Majestic theatre today.
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Boston
Building ‘Trades Council
New England Conservatory of Music
Majestic Theatre
Corner Store and Tenements Near Northern Depot
A corner store offers a meat and grocery business with a meat refrigerator and a nearby three room tenement in good repair off Westford Street. Monthly rents are $7.00 for the tenement and $11.00 for a large sunny sightly unit. Contact T. H. Elliott at 34 Central Street Tel. 908-2.
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Westford Street
T. H. Elliott
Central St
Gas Arc Lights for Shops and Halls by Lowell Gas Light
The Lowell Gas Light company plans to install gas arc lights to illuminate stores halls and large areas. They claim this method provides a high volume of steady diffuse light that is cheaper than electric arc lighting.
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Lowell Gas Light Company
O'Brien Bros Tea Dealers Offer Tea and Sugar Deal
Local dealer O'Brien Bros at 227 Central Street advertises a promotional tea kettle with one pound of 60c tea and 21 pounds of granulated sugar for $1.00, inviting customers to visit for the deal.
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O’brien Bros
Central Street
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D. J. Flanders
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G. G. Read
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Lakeview Park
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Lexington
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