Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge Session in Detroit
Detroit reports the Knights of Pythias supreme lodge met with a parade of about nine thousand uniformed knights and bands along a five mile route. Major General Caranahan reviewed the parade. Indiana led the line with others from Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and more. The session discussed stricter enforcement of laws, leadership, and notable membership gains from 1883 to 1900, with endowment and finance details across its orders and temples.
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Detroit
Mich
Order of the Knights of Pythias
Sample
Caranahan
Ohlo Brigade
Sndiana
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Michigan
Camp Pingree
Gov
Indiana
Wisconsin
Virginia
District of Columbia
Georgia
Minnesota
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
New Brunswick
New York
West Virginia
Massachusetts
California
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Incubus
Order
Supreme Tribunal
Pythian Sisterhood Assembly Elects Libby Leader
In the sixth biennial assembly supreme lodge Mrs. H P Libby of Portland Maine wielded the gavel and delivered an address asserting Maine as the banner state with 2228 members across eight assemblies. Ohio ranked second. Reports show nine states with grand assemblies and 122 assemblies, up 32, with about 7000 members. Mrs George W Adams of Haverhill reported nine states with grand assemblies, and Mrs L A Small of Farmington NH noted $4500 on hand and two years receipts around $3300.
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Pythian Sisterhood
Supreme Lodge
H. P. Libby
Portland
Maine
Ohio
Libby
George W. Adams
Haverhill
Mass
Sisterhood
Supreme Assembly
L. A. Small
Farmington
N. H
Rev Braddin Hamilton Defends His Sermon
The Reverend Braddin Hamilton writes to the Herald from Newport Rhode Island defending his All Saints Day sermon. He rebuts Thomas Nelson Page’s criticism and clarifies that he did not claim 50,000,000 Americans watched Newport. He says his point was about Newport’s influence on 75,000,000 people through example and surroundings.
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New York
Braddin Hamilton
The
Herald
Newport
Thomas Nelson Page
All Saints’ Chapel
R. L
Page
Braddon Hamilton
R. I
New Ipswich marks 150th anniversary with governor visit
New Ipswich New Hampshire celebrated its 150th anniversary with a parade of military and civic groups. Gov Frank W Rollins and his staff attended as guests of honor. The procession stopped at Banks Village then Greenville where a salute and exercises followed. Literary and musical events occurred at the Congregational church with a dinner at the academy campus and a town hall reception. The day featured decorations tied to a Carnegie letter and reflections on imperialism.
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New Ipswich
N. H
Frank W. Rollins
W. E. Spalding
H. H. Dudley
Head
J. H. Sargent
William Marcotte
Sam Lewis
Joseph H. Coit
Lauristen
N. F. Hardy
Albert F. Walker
Wilbur L. Phelps
Thos. E. Kielty
Worcester
Mass
Jonas Nutting Post
J. L. Hildreth
M. Dee
Cecil F. P. Bancroft
William Thompson
Peterboro Cavalry
Lyndeboro Artillery
Tiger Engine Company
Southern Hero Fire Company
Clark's
Banks Village
Greenville
John Preston
Frederick W. Jones
Edward O. Marshall
G. A. R. Post
Walton Hill
Main Street
Clark's Hotel
Post Office Square
Congregational Church
Charles H. Chandler
Ripon College
Ripon
Wis
Temple Quartette
Boston
Timothy Perry
Brooklyn
Nek
Cecil I. P. Bancroft
Andover
William R. Thompson
Academy
Town Hall
Song and
Persian insurrection in Persia threatens Shah’s European trip
A Paris telecom to the Times reports a serious Persian insurrection aimed at dethroning the shah and placing his brother on the throne. Details are scarce as cablegrams circulate from Brussels to Paris, and the shah prepares for potential contingencies amid an unsettled Far East situation.
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New York
Persia
Europe
Times
Paris
Brussells
Far East
Municipal Improvements Oppose Sewage Pollution in Streams
The American Society of Municipal Improvements opened a three day convention in Milwaukee with about 150 members present. The session advocated strict government supervision of streams to prevent sewage pollution.
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Milwaukee
Wis
American Society of Municipal Improvements
Carnegie Stump Claim Sparks Washington Debate
In Washington Aug 28 controversy swirls over reports that Andrew Carnegie planned to back Bryan. B H Warner of Mystic CT claims Carnegie told him in London in May he would support McKinley, while Noble B Dawson of the city counters with letters suggesting Carnegie would not vote for McKinley. Dawson notes context of armor plate debate and Hanna code.
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Washington
D. C
Andrew Carnegie
Bryan
B. H. Warner
Mystic
Carnegie
London
McKinley
Noble BE. Dawson
Warner
Mr. Dawson
Mr. Carnegie
Congress
Starving Mother and Five Children Seek Help at Williamsburg Hospital
After two days of wandering across New York, Annie Myers and her five emaciated children arrived exhausted at the Eastern district hospital in Williamsburg. Neighbors and hospital staff aided them as she recounted that her husband, once employed on Leonard Street, vanished after leaving to find work and likely took his own life. The Children's Society will provide for the children while the mother recuperates.
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New York
Annie Myers
Eastern District
Williamsburg
Supt. Weigan
Manhattan
Children’s Society
Nebraska Referee Opens Standard Oil Hearing in New York
Attorney General J. Smith of Nebraska, one of two referees appointed by the Nebraska Supreme Court, opened testimony in New York to investigate the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. The probe targets whether the firm, active in Nebraska, constitutes a trust under state law.
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New York
J. Smith
Nebraska
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Man charged with assault with intent to murder
John Fritz was arraigned in district court on charges of assault with intent to murder against Jeremiah P. Morgan, a 73 year old farmer. Fritz pleaded not guilty with a hearing set for Sept 6. Bond was set at $5000 with sureties. Fritz was taken to county jail after failing to post. Morgan remained hospitalized with conditions described as fair for recovery if he survives. Government counsel Fred L. Green and police have been examining Morgan estate property.
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Franklin County
Fred L. Green
Morgan Estate
Accidents on the Farm Prompt Quick Pain Relief
A farm safety note advertises Dr Thomas s Electric Oil as instant pain relief for cuts bruises stings and sprains claiming it is essential for safety on the farm. It presents the product as a universal remedy to distressing accident frequency with confidence.
Memorial Day proposal and Grand Army tribute
A 1900 exhortation urges designating the last Sunday in May as Memorial Day to honor soldiers and sailors with flowers and Sabbath sanctity. It extols the Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the Grand Army, praises veterans groups, and notes leadership losses like Merrill and Rea as the encampment plans committees and memorial remembrance.
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Stars and Stripes
Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army
Adjutant General
George Sargent Merrill
Massachusetts
Lawrence
John Patterson Rea
Minnesota
Nicollet Island
Grand Army of the Republic
Oceanic Sets Westward Record for Ocean Voyage
The White Star liner Oceanic, under Captain Cameron, arrived near Sandy Hook at 12.58 am, surpassing her 1900 westward record by 1 hour 19 minutes. The voyage lasted 5 days 19 hours and 283 minutes. On board were passengers W. C. Whitney, Ton L. Johnson, James Mra, Duncan Eliot and Reginald Ward.
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New York
Oceanic
Cameron
Sandy Hook
W. C. Whitney
Ton L. Johnson
James Mra
Duncan Eliot
Reginald Ward
Wanted recruits for the U S Marine Corps
Able bodied sober men aged 21 to 35 urged to join the U S Marine Corps with service prospects on shore in China Philippines Guam Alaska and Puerto Rico and at sea worldwide. Apply at 98 Court Street Boston 45 Merrimack Street Lowell and 537 Essex Street Lawrence Mass. Enlistment details and locations provided.
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China
Philippines
Guam
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Court Street
Boston
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Essex Street
Lawrence
Mass
Merrimack Street Depot
Middlesex Street Station
Lawrence and Haverhill
Reading
Western Division
Salem
Newburyport
Amespury
Portsmouth
Haverhill
Hampton
North Hampton
York Beach R. R
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Rochester
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N. H
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Old Orchard
Portland
Lewiston
Augusta
Bath
Watervilll
Bangor
Belfast
Skowhegan
Rockland
St. John
N. B
Halifax
N.S
Montreal
Quebec
Eastpoort
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgewick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
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Indianapolis
Board of Control
Alexine Murray
Imperial
H. W. Belding
Dramatic Order
Knights of Khorassan
C. B. Fraze
R. L. C. Wright
Atlanta
Supreme Keeper of Records and Seals
Louisana
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Cuba
Supreme Master of the Exchequer
Sisterhood Meeting
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John Morley
United States
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Mr. Moffley
Aguinaldo
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Shah
Carnedgie
Standard Oil
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Cas Beara
Rorizra
John Fritz
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Commander Shaw
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the Sons OF Veterans
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Department of Massachusetts
W. H. Armstrong
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W. BE. Dodge
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Stree
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V. H. Elliott
Central Street
H. A. King
Billerica
Wigginville
W. H. Wiggin & CO
Jason Fuller
Nesmith Street
L. N
Per Sane
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Gordon Tweed
Market Street
Market ST
Trinidad
Oo Cc. F. Coburn
Lowell Mutual
J. C. Abbott
JOS
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Marlboro
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Way
Albany R. R
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Peter Clark
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Sunapee
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Wells
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D. J. Flanders
Gen. Pass
H.C. Taft
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