Li Hung Chang Arrives in New York Harbor Quarantine
The Boston Herald highlights Li Hung Chang arriving in New York harbor and donning a yellow jacket in quarantine. The piece ties into reactions to political figures like Bryan and McKinley, notes jokes about the Chinese envoy, and comments on Mexican prosperity and populist candidate behavior, alongside a zebra of unrelated items such as an anaconda at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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Boston Herald
Li Hung Chang
New York Harbor
Overwork ends as lovers share a quiet scene
The poem recalls a long day of toil in fields of silver and gold. A bird sings while sunlit clover and a kiss signal closeness between lovers. The speaker notes the labor eased by affection as wheat gleams and footsteps draw near, closing with a warm, intimate mood reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta Constitution
Plutocrats Clash With Old World Ironies
A CAR WINDOW exchange highlights class and race tension as an elderly woman notes a man’s generosity while a man in the car condemns plutocrats for their mutual aid across races. The dialogue shifts to a morgue superintendent joke reflecting dark humor about social status.
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Jehiel
Indianapolis Journal
Straw hats spread as many Londoners follow fashion
A wide slice of London society adopts the straw hat, the lone exception being police officers in summer headwear. In Topeka a heavy rain shower floods rails, delaying a freight until a passenger train passes. Nations' resources and alcohol production are contrasted, noting Cuba's riches and global beer and wine trends led by Germany and England.
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Topeka
Kansas
Charles Bates
Germany
England
United States
Austria
France
Belgium
Honor to Li Hung Chang by Fir at ex secretary Whitney
Li Hung Chang is woken by 6 am and receives visitors including John W. Foster and Yan-Phon Lee. A Nashville invitation is extended via a Chinese official. Edward B. Drew confirms a talk with the Russian minister, while the day centers on the President's reception and Li Hung Chang's visit to Ex-Secretary Whitney's house with a 11:05 to 11:30 reception.
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New York
Li Hung Chang
John W. Foster
Yan-Phon Lee
America
Tennessee
Nashville
Edward B. Drew
Olney
Whitney
Chicago Defeats Boston in Tight Baseball Contest
Chicago won the August 28 game 6 to 4 with brilliant defense by Dahlen at short and Decker at first and strong batting from Everett and Dahlen. Nichols left the mound in the seventh, replaced by Stivetts, but too late. Ganzel hit a second inning homer as Chicago notched 10 hits and Boston 8 with 5 errors.
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Chicago
Dahlen
Short
Decker
Nichols
Stivetts
Everett
Ganzel
National League Games Result Roundup
National League scores from Baltimore Washington New York Philadelphia Brooklyn show multiple decisive outcomes. Baltimore defeated Cincinnati 9 to 5 and 8 to 6 while Washington beat Pittsburgh 11 to 5 and Philadelphia beat Cleveland 10 to 6. St Louis edged New York 5 to 0 and Brooklyn topped Louisville 8 to ?.
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Washington
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Louisville
Ewer Eens
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Pittsburg
Boston
DL Rcot
St Louis
Northern Pacific announces major leadership changes
A Tacoma dispatch reports a broad shake-up at the Northern Pacific railroad with eight high officials exiting on September 1. Among those leaving are A. F. Burleigh as receiver, James M. Ashton as chief counsel for Burleigh, C. H. Prescott vice president, and G. A. Dickenson general manager.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tacoma
Northern Pacific Railroad
A. F. Burleigh
James M. Ashton
Burleigh
C. H. Prescott
G. A. Dickenson
President Cleveland Arrives in New York Aboard Sapphire
President Cleveland and Attorney General Harmon landed in New York aboard the yacht Sapphire. They proceeded to ex-Secretary Whitney's residence for a noon reception honoring Li Hung Chang.
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New York
Cleveland
Harmon
Sapphire
Whitney
Li Hung Chang
Miners Strike Over 5 Cent Wage Cut At Crescent Mine
Charlestown West Virginia August 29 workmen at the Crescent mine in Johnson have struck over a five cent wage cut reducing pay to 30 cents a ton. A strike is likely at Edgewater as well.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Crescent
Johnson
Edgewater
Flower to chair National Democratic convention
Watertown New York reports ex Governor Roswell P Flower has agreed to accept the temporary chair manship of the National Democratic party convention at Indianapolis.
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Watertown
N. Y
Roswell P. Flower
National Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Eastern League Scores from Springfield Rochester and Toronto
In Springfield, Springfield beat Scranton 15 to 5. Rochester hosted a Buffalo win over Rochester in Buffalo 7 to 0. Toronto blanked Syracuse 5 to 0 in Toronto.
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Springfield
Scranton
Rochester
Buffalo
Clergyman Sewall Accepts North Brookfield Call
Kansas City dispatch reports John L. Sewall a prominent clergyman has accepted a call to the Congregational church at North Brookfield Massachusetts.
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Kansas City, Mo
John L. Sewall
Congregational Church
North Brookfield
Mass
Readville Four Day Harness Meet Ends With Big Attendance
Readville August 28 seven races closed the New England Horse Breeders association meet. About 6000 spectators on final day and 26000 for the meet. Winners included Hamlin's Fantasy in the free for all trot, Belle G in the 2.27 class, Straightline in the three minute class, Mocking Boy in the 2.35, Celaya in the 2.12 trotting, Bowman in the 2.30 three year olds, and Sherman Clay in the 2.30 pacing. Bangor’s Victor Viking captured the 2.34 trot second money, Needmore won running races with 52 second times.
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New England Horse Breeders’ Association
Mhamlin
Fantasy
Buffalo
N. Y
Kentucky Union
Tipton
Belle G
Springfield
Valence
Straightline
Macon
Dione
San Francisco
Mocking Boy
New York
Red Silk
Newark
Del
Celaya
New Bedford
Utility
Milton
Mass
Bowman
Lexington
San Maceo Farm
Sherman Clay
Filibusters Urge Rebellion in Philippine Islands
From Hong Kong reports reach Madrid that filibusters are inciting native populations in the Philippine islands to rebellion. The dispatch notes rising tensions and potential disorder as agitation spreads among local communities.
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Spain
Hong Kong
Philippine Islands
The Gold Situation Faces Trade as Gold Flows In
R G Dun weekly review notes no clearing house certificates yet but about 10 million dollars of gold is moving by swift steamers. Work stoppages continue at Illinois Steel Hammond and Lakeside Nail works. Tin plate association damaged by wage issues, cottons hold a strong tone with higher prices in some qualities, woollen demand is weak. U.S. weekly failures total 288.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
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Hammond
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Lakeside Nail
Tin Plate Association
United States
Paget Displeased With New English Boat Haremary
Newport Rhode Island August 28 Gerald Paget condemns the performance of the new English boat Hase mary. The craft was stripped and sent to New York for shipment to England. Paget plans a new vessel built by the Herreshoffs at Bristol.
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Hasemary
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England
Paget
Herreshoffs
Bristol
Settlement Reached Over Sudbury River Reservoir
The Metropolitan water board and Deerfoot Farm company of Southboro have signed papers for the transfer of land to the board as the Sudbury river reservoir is expanded. Deerfoot will keep adjacent lands up the watershed and continue its business. Liti gation has been averted.
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Deerfoot Farm Company
Southboro
Sudbury River
Gardner Sets World Record in Bridgeport Wheel Races
The Bridgeport Wheel club National Circuit meet at Pleasure Beach featured Arthur Gardner racing the one mile single paced event. He set a world record by finishing in 1.57 2-5.
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Bridgeport Wheel Club
Pleasure Beach
Arthur Gardner
Bay State Hall GOP Gathering Noted in Ward Eight
Bay State hall hosted a Friday night Republican gathering in Ward Eight with attendees including ex-Alderman Dunlap Councilman Fred George Captain Mitten Caleb Smith Mrs Wm Sturtevant Overseer of the Poor Williams George L Fowler W A Lang James E Mitchell and E Lachance as observed participants.
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Dunlap
Fred George
Capt. Mitten
Caleb Smith
Wmn. Sturtevant
Williams
George L. Fowler
W. A. Lang
James E. Mitchell
E. Lachance
Marksmen Selected for State Labor Day Shoot
The Lowell marksmen chosen to compete are Kalanx Sergt Colby Corp Gannon Privates Burns Rodgers Worthen Co D Lieut Worthen Sergt Bean and probably Sergt Barnes Co M Private Esterbrook.
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Burns
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Bean
Serst. Barnes
Esterbrook
Reverend Blewett to Preach at Branch Street Tabernacle
Reverend Mr Blewett of Boston will preach at Branch Street Tabernacle in the morning.
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Boston
Branch Street Tabernacle
Chairmans Ward Based Rep Plan Faces State Committee
The Lowell Republican drive endorses a comparative representation based on Governor vote totals for apportionment. It recommends allocating the 25th district seats across Wards 4 7 8 with Chelmsford Tyngsboro and Dunstable, and emphasizes fair city town representation and active naturalization to boost turnout.
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State Committee
Chelmsford
Tyngsboro
Dunstable
Geo. W. Poore
Republican City Committee
Centralville Sneak Thief Strikes Homes
Police Officer Horace W. Clement reported a break in at his residence with $22 stolen. Singer George E. Burns was said to be minus a revolver taken without leave. J. W. Leach’s house was entered during the week with $2 missing.
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Horace W. Clement
George E. Burns
J. W. Leach
Salem Conductor Severely Injured In Locomotive Accident
James Carr, a conductor on a Salem freight train, fell from the steps near the Middlesex street depot shortly before 1 pm. His right leg was crushed below the knee as he rolled under the wheels. Taken to St. John's Hospital by Dr. Ricker, Carr, about 38, from Buffum street, Salem, is not expected to recover.
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Salem
Middlesex Street
St. John’s Hospital
Ricker
Buffum Street
Merrimack Manufacturing Company Reports Yearly Return
The Merrimack Manufacturing company files its annual return showing last meeting June 28, 1896 and certificate filed August 15, 1896. Treasurer Howard Stockton. Fixed capital 2,500,000. Assets total 4,447,143 with land and water power 400,000 buildings 900,000 machinery 700,000 cash and receivables 879,069 manufactures and merchandise 1,568,088. Liabilities total 4,447,143 including capital stock 2,500,000 debts 1,532,059 profit and loss 137,879 depreciation reserve 277,204.
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Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Howard Stockton
County Clerks Meet to Ascertain Election Results
The County Commissioners designate meeting places for clerks in districts 17 through 28 to determine election results. Locations include Concord, Ayer, Townsend, Lowell ward 4, Lowell County Court House, and Woburn City Hall.
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Ayer
Town
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Townsend
Lyon Street
School House
Lowell
County Court House
City Hall
Woburn
Assault and threat cases in Hadley court report
In Police Court Hadley on August 29 Napoleon Lanctot fined eight dollars for assault. John Mellen assault continued to Monday. Patrick Hillery fined twenty dollars and ordered to keep the peace in two hundred dollars to avoid jail six months, choosing jail instead. Fred Dusseault jailed five months for assaulting his wife. Sixteen drunks were disposed of.
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John Mellen
Patrick Hillery
Fred Dusseault
Mayor Courtney Delays Return From Old Orchard
Mayor Courtney planned to return Monday but illness may delay his arrival until late week. Water in the reservoir remains not fully drawn off. Only water tasting of algae is from the thigh pressure reservoir.
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Courtney
Old Orchard
Lowell Lawyer Explains Hawkers License Ruling 1896
A Lowell correspondent cites Citizen notes on a city council stance opposing a hawker license fine as unlawful. The lawyer argues express authority exists to regulate hawkers under statutes and 1888 laws, delegating licensing powers to Lowell’s Board of Police for issuing permits and enforcing rules.
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United States
Commonwealth
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Spindle City Club Eyes New Bicycle Track Project
The Spindle City Wheelmen plan a new cycle track this summer or next, weighing sites like Riverside oval and Mooney Street area. They estimate 2000 dollars for a four to seven foot wide cinder path and expect member funding to cover costs while promoting safety and accessibility.
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Fair Grounds
Mooé@y street
Charles T. Raymond
Lockport
New York
Acton
Isaac B. Potter
League of American Wheelmen
Old suit or new one for boy’s clothes
The text notes mending an old suit to carry the boy until a heavy one is needed. A new all wool suit costs little, making patching less worthwhile. It mentions all wool short trousers, unrippable, 50 cents a pair for sizes 4 to 16, reflecting early season pricing.
Bicycling for Women Gains Endorsement and Popularity
The article notes that advancing female bicycling is endorsed by leading women and physicians. It cites rising bike sales to women in major towns and predicts lower prices will boost use, arguing cycling benefits health, sleep, and appetite as women enjoy touring on country roads and shaded lanes.
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Capt Shaw of Chelmsford Seeks Republican Nomination
Friends of Capt FE H Shaw of Chelmsford cheer his prospects for the Republican nomination in the 6th councilor district. The district includes parts of Essex and Middlesex counties and has been represented by Councillor Harlow of Woburn, though Woburn now lies in a different district. Shaw has served in the House and Senate and his militia background boosts his local familiarity. Campaign aides report strong control in caucuses across the district.
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FE. H. Shaw
Chelmsford
Essex
Middlesex
Harlow
Woburn
Advertiser
Lawrence Firemen Discharged After Fight
Captain Robert E. Rollins and Curtis Dearborn of Atlantic No 2 fire company in Lawrence were discharged by the board of engineers after a July 23 dispute over a horse led to a fight. Dearborn broke his left leg. both men faced suspension pending a hearing. Rollins served eight years. Dearborn ten.
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Curtis Dearborn
Atlantic No. 2 Fire Company
Lawrence
Board of Engineers
Rollins
Dearborn
Capt. Rollins
Department
Silk Bath Towels Selloff at Ten Cents Each
A manufacturer wasted silk in bath towels but faced losses and halted production. We closed remaining stock at 10 cents apiece. Limited quantity available at A. G. Pollard & Co lin en department Palmer street entrance.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
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