Miscellaneous tidbits from a late 19th century paper
The snippet surveys varied notes from fashion to politics. It mentions watches in Waltham, tax and advertising thoughts, Squeteague and tautog fishing near Buzzards Bay, a poem in the Atlanta Constitution, Maine Republican rallies, and Parisian politics with Faure. It concludes with remarks on Bryan ties and a debated debate between Geo Fred Williams and Edward Atkinson.
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Geo
Fred Williams
Edward Atkinson
Outdoors In The Country Verse Reflection
Poem excerpt by James Whitcomb Riley contrasts city life with country life. It praises outdoor leisure, flower blooms, and fruit on trees as richer than urban comforts. The speaker prefers the simple, easy country living and its natural reminders of abundance.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Post No Bills Sign Requested by Overdue Mail
A comic paper notes no financial problems in heaven since no one there would pay fifty three cents of a dollar. In a humorous exchange Wheeler jokes to his typewriter about a needed Post No Bills sign as he opens a new dunning letter.
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Heaven
Tribune
Wheeler
Out of the common and other brief items
A compendium of stray notes from politics and society. The piece cites cheer for Cleveland at a Maine convention, a Minnesota minister counting 1500 weddings, and a reunion. It notes banana imports, a Japan seismic wave, and a Maine death linked to card playing. Also mentions El Tito the bullfighter, speakers in the New York Sun, and Japan’s funeral costs and wages.
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Minnesota
The
New York Sun
Boston Democrats denounce Chicago platform in state convention
The Massachusetts state convention of the sound money democracy met at Horticultural Hall with a large turnout led by ex Mayor Frederick O Prince. James Russell Reed spoke of opposing the Chicago platform and candidates, urging fidelity to old democratic principles and a strict gold standard. Committees named for organization, resolutions, and delegates to Indianapolis. The platform affirmed sound currency and opposition to silver coinage, civil service reform, and populist tendencies.
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Boston
Sound Money Democracy
Horticultural Hall
Frederick O.,prince
John C. Lane
Norwood
James Russell Reed
Massachusetts
Reed
Chicago
Supreme Court
United States
Indianapolis
P. F. Sullivan
Lowell
Moses T. Stevens
Caleb T. Briggs, Jr
Lawrence
James H. Carmichael
Frederick O. Prince
Thomas J. Gargan
James E. Grinnell
Greenfield
Nathan Matthews, Jr
James E. McConnell
Fitchburg
Samuel Kk. M Hamilton
Wakefield
Charles J. Barton
Melrose
John L. Nichols
Somerville
George F. Maxwell
Brookline
Shares Warren
Dedham
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Supreme Court of the
Public Service
Democratic Party of
Steamer Unique Bound for Cuban Service from Detroit
The Free Press reports the steamer Unique, bought last week by Mr. McGonigle, will be used in the Cuban service and sent to Mobile, Alabama after repairs. McGonigle, famed owner of the steamer Three Friends, has long been active in the Cuban cause.
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Detroit
Mich
The
Free Press
Moldava crew saved after iceberg collision sinks steamer
New York report says Capt Burnside and 22 men from the tramp Moldava were rescued by Circassia after the British steamer struck an iceberg last Wednesday. The vessel sank almost immediately but the crew escaped in three boats and all were saved.
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New York
Burnside
Glasgow
Cramp Delays Brooklyn Trial Trip to Thursday
Edward F. Cramp postponed the official trial trip of the cruiser Brooklyn from Wednesday to Thursday after engineers could not complete a full engine cleaning within twenty four hours. The decision follows a scheduling conflict and ensures thorough testing before the trial.
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Boston
Edward F. Cramp
Brooklyn
Bank Robbery Suspects Released After No Evidence Found
Kansas City authorities freed E. O. Bishop and J. M. Sessions, arrested for alleged complicity in last Friday’s $2000 American National Bank robbery, after investigators found no evidence tying them to the crime.
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Kansas City
E. O. Bishop
J. M. Sessions
American National Bank
Tin Plate Strike Ends as Wage Scale Signed
Ellwood Indiana August 25 The tin plate strike ended at midnight after manufacturers signed the demanded wage scale. The move brought great rejoicing and the strikers are jubilant over their victory.
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Ellwood
Ind
Sultan of Zanzibar Dies at About Forty
Zanzibar Africa August 25 The Sultan Hamed bin Thwain bin Said aged about forty is dead. He was nephew of the late Sultan Ali and succeeded him in 1893.
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Zanzibar
Africa
Hamed bin-Thwain- Bin-Said
Ali
A Corking Finish as Boston Beats Pittsburg in Narrow Win
In Boston on August 24 the Bostons edged Pittsburg 4 to 3 thanks to late scoring. Tenney drew a walk, Duffy singled, and Long delivered a go ahead hit in the ninth. National League games saw New York and Louisville split, Brooklyn defeat Chicago, with other contests postponed by rain.
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Boston
Bostons
Pittsburg
Long
Tucker
McGann
Tenney
Duffy
New York
Louisville
Brooklyn
Chicago
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Vanderbilt Whitney Wedding at Breakwaters Newport
Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt married Harry Payne Whitney at Breakwaters Newport Rhode Island in a noon ceremony conducted by Rev George J Magill. Cornelius Vanderbilt gave the bride away as Chauncey Depew led the bridal party and a reception followed in the gray room with a wedding supper in the Italian dining room overlooking the ocean.
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Newport
R. I
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Harry Payne Whitney
Navy
William C. Whitney
Vanderbilt
Chauncey M. Depew
George J. Magill
D. D
Trinity Church
R. L
Paris
Misses Sloane
Miss Shepard
Miss Gerry
Miss Taylor
Payne Whitney
Frank Polk
Columbia Baldwin
Rawlinson Cottenet
Alfred Vanderbilt
Gray
Lynn Strikers Parade Draws 20 000 to Open-Air Meeting
In Lynn on August 25 a massive procession by Plant factory strikers and sympathizers drew over 5000 labor members along the march route. About 20,000 gathered for a mass meeting as Walter L. Ramsdell and Harry Skeffington spoke urging continued action and denouncing police judgments on striker arrests. Rev. Herbert N. Carson urged voting for Bryan as the path for workingmen.
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Lynn
Marshal E. H. Smith
Walter L. Ramsdell
Ramsdell
Harry J. Skefffington
Plant
Napoleon
Berry
Herbert N. Carson
Bryan
Lincoln
Vespers Take Lead In Quoits And Paddling Contest
Yorks finished first with Butler and Allen of the Vespers second and third. Stewart of the Wondequoits came fourth, Quick of the Yonkers fifth, and Gage of the Vespers sixth, giving the race to the Vespers. Stewart won the three mile combined sailing and paddling race, Mrs. Plummer and Miss Smith won the ladies paddling race, and W. C. Noack of Detroit won the trophy paddling race. Archibald of Toronto won the six mile unlimited sailing race. The order of finish was Moore, Butler, Stewart, Allen, Quick, Dunnell, Gage, Hoonseil, Mowbray and McVean. Atlantic division officers named: R. Appolonio, L. Drake, F. Burrage, H. Higginson, A. W. Dodd, F. W. Taylor.
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Yorks
Butler
Allen
Stewart
Wondequoits
Quick
Yonkers
Gage
J. R. Stewart
Winchester
L. §. Drake
Auburndale
F. J. Burrage
Newton
H. C. Higginson
Boston
A. W. Dodd
Hartford
F. W. Taylor
Lowell
Awning Violation Leads to City Fine and Court Actions
Peter Statato of Middlesex Street faced a $3 fine for an awning under nine feet. Lieut. Webster issued warnings since April, with two notices served before court. Mary Kelly was found guilty of illegal liquor possession and fined $50 after an appeal. Multiple drunkenness cases resulted in fines, jail, or continuances.
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Peter Statato
Peter
Middlesex Street
Lieut
Webster
J. J. Hogan
Mary Kelly
D. J. Donahue
Hadley
Mary Garvey
Hannah Gallagher
Annie Benow
Michael Ryan
John Ryan
Thomas Brennan
Thomas J. Brown
Amos Lynch
Joseph ©. Lepage
Talking the Mayoralty and Maneuvering Closer to Power
Rep. W. H. I. Hayes denies plans for mayoralty as Col. J. W. Bennett weighs a bid if supporters push. Reported balloon slogans drifted downtown, signaling renewed party talk while Hayes points to a possible return to the Legislature depending on district will. Bennett acknowledges friends talking, but holds no firm stance yet.
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W. H. I. Hayes
Col. Bennett
Col
J. W. Bennett
Williams Club Holds Quiet Meeting Amid Calendar Confusion
The Williams club met in Jackson hall under an old style calendar but the new one delayed it to Thursday night. Only the presiding officer and the janitor were present. They adjourned without debate.
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Williams Club
Jackson Hall
New Name Proposed for Republican Campaign Club
Jerome F Manning urged renaming the Blaine Logan club at a Republican headquarters meeting. He proposed removing the old name and suggested options like Putnam Grenadiers or Varnum Hussars. The group voted to hold ward meetings within 10 days and tabled the name change for consideration by the next or subsequent organization.
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Jerome F. Manning
Blaine-Logan Club
Republican
Manning
D. W. Bugbee
Col. Chadwick
Putnam Grenadiers
Varnum Hussars
Blaine-Legafi
Huntington Hall
Lowell
O’sullivan
Harrington
Congress
Phelps
Vermont
Fifield
Mr. Manning
Putnam
Varnum
H. P. Goodell
McKinley-Hobart Regiment
Chadwick
Goodell
Blaine
Leagu e dissolution closes era of local silver movement
John Murphy announces the Murphy Curtis Bryan Sewart Democratic Barbecue league is dead. He derides the group as a gathering of political and physical freaks, notes he may become a gold man, but praises the barbecue plan that remains unchanged despite other factions.
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John #. Murphy
Lowell
Bryan-Sewall Democratic League
Murphy
Barnum
O'Connell
Parson Bradford
Wool boy suits and shirts on sale at low prices
Prices for boys clothes are listed with quantities. All wool sailor and reefer suits, sizes 4 to 16, sold in large numbers this season. Cheaper suits at 11.50. Star shirt waists laundered at 50c, previously 75c and $1. Short trousers also all wool at 50c.
Patrick Keyes Dies at 509 Market Street After Ill Health
Patrick Keyes a longtime Ward One resident and local grocer died at 509 Market Street at 6 45 am after five years of declining health. Born in Ireland in 1829 he came to Lowell at 17 and ran a Market Street grocery for four decades. He served in the U S Navy and held public roles including Common Council, two terms in the House of Representatives and Overseers of the Poor. He leaves a widow and nine children: daughters Mrs Patrick O Hearn Mrs Stephen J Johnson Nellie A Margaret and Alice T Keyes. sons Henry J Charles F Patrick Jr and James A. The family resides at nearby addresses including 511 Market Street and Fourth Avenue.
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Patrick Keyes
Old Ward One
Market Street
Mr. Keyes
Ireland
Lowell
Market
United States Navy
Common Council
House of Representatives
Overseers of the Poor
Patrick O’hearn
Stephen J. Johnson
Nellie A
City Hall
Margaret
Alice T. Keyes
Henry J
Charles F
Patrick, Jr
James A
Fourth Avenue
Night Watchman Edward Donahoe Dies at 26
Edward Donahoe, a night watchman at City Farm, died Sunday at St. John's hospital at age 26. The death prompt investigation remains pending with authorities.
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Edward Donahoe
City Farm
St. John's Hospital
City Hall repairs committee delays meeting to September
The special committee to investigate boiler repairs at City Hall will not meet until September. Assessors continue writing the nine tax books. City Solicitor Qua is at his desk but ill. Thomas P. Sullivan from the auditor's office has gone to New York, while City Auditor-Chase is expected to stay at work on city bills.
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City Hall
Qua
Thomas P. Sullivan
City Auditor’s Office
New York
City Auditor-Chase
Electric car fire and local notices from Pawtucketville
An electric car caught fire from the motor in Pawtucketville causing a minor blaze. Creditors of Capt. A V Partridge met and rejected a 40 cent on the dollar offer. The military committee reviewed the rifle range and opened bids for telephone service, which were too high. Lowell figures prominent at Old Orchard midsummer parade with Mayor Courtney aiding Chief Marshal Fitzgerald. Ciattie Hamilton placed second in the boys bicycle race. J A Weinbeck led a strong private turnout in the line.
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A. V. Partridge
Lowell
Old Orchard
Courtney
Fitzgerald
J. A. Weinbeck
Ciattie Hamilton
Emperor of Russia to build grand steam yacht Stardart
The Emperor of Russia plans a massive steam yacht of 37 feet length and 5247 tons displacement. The dining room will seat 60, and the ship will be the largest and most luxurious afloat.
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Russia
Underwear News From Co I W Maynard Co Sole Lowell Agents
The company invites readers to watch for new underwear offerings coming soon. Co I W Maynard Co is listed as the sole Lowell agents for this merchandise.
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I. W. Maynard CO
Lowell
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