Governor Jordan and Mrs Eddy Visit Concord Fair
Gov Ches ter B Jordan attended Concord New Hampshire state fair with council and military staff drawing about 20000 people. Mrs Mary Baker Eddy visited with Judge William C Ew ing and Mrs Ew ing and left in good spirits. An aeronauts descent caused a blackout after a cannon shot. Lineman Harry Quint died from electric shock and a 10 year old boy was killed by a shifting engine.
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Concord
N. H
Mary Baker Eddy
William C. Ewing
Chicago
Ewing
Mrs. Eddy
Mr. Moses
Eddy
Aeronaut Stevens
Fair Grounds
Harry Quint
John J. Sheehan
Waterstreet
Hayes Drowned in Miller River near Charlestown
The body of Patrick J. Hayes Jr. was found in Miller's river near Prison Point Charlestown and identified in Boston. Medical Examiner Harris found no foul play, funds were raised for the widow, and the death follows weeks of diphtheria illness in the Hayes family.
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Lexington
Miller's River
Prison Point
Charlestown
Tinkham
Howard Street
Boston
Patrick J. Hayes, Jr
Massachusetts Avenue
East Lexington
West End
C. M. Franks
Tinkham's
Hayes
Highway Department
Perfect Union Outing Boosts Worcester Democrats
The third annual Worcester County Democratic club outing at Jordan Pond Shrewsbury drew about 100 attendees for dinner sports and speeches. Speakers included John R. Thayer Charles H. Hamlin J F Fitzgerald James H. McConnell and Mayor George F. Green. Kamlin urged dropping past differences and uniting for forward progress in Democratic principles and constitutional limits.
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Worcester
Mass
Worcester County
Democratic Club
Jordan Pond
Shrewsbury
John R. Thayer
Charles H. Hamlin
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
James H. McConnell
Fitchburg
George F. Green
Woonsocket
R. I
Charles 3. Kamlin
the Treasury
United States
Two Mills Joined in North Adams Consolidation
A consolidation has united Johnson Manufacturing and Dunbar Mills as Johnson-Dunbar Company. Officers: President Duncan D. Parmly, vice president and agent C. W. Dennet, secretary-treasurer A. W. Law. The firms, long linked, will simplify management while continuing madras, flannels, waist fabrics, and shirtings. Johnson Mill totals 9000 spindles and 6520 looms. Dunbar mill has space for 500 looms.
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North Adams
Johnson Manufacturing Company
Dunbar Mills Company
Johnson-Dunbar Company
Duncan D. Parmly
New York
C. W. Dennet
A. W. Law
Johnson Company
Sylvader Johnson
Dunbar Company
Johnson Mill
Madras
Dunbar Mill
Blondin suspect nabbed then cleared by Mass state cops
Boston reports the Blondin suspect was caught and proven wrong after six weeks of pursuit by detectives Letteney Rhoades and Proctor. The successful search centered in Matape a small backwoods Canadian town where locals aided the officers.
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Boston
Blondin
Massachusetts
Letteney
Rhoades
Pedtore Letteney
Proctor
Matape
Blondin Still At Large After Police Inquiry
State police at the State House questioned three officers about the case this afternoon. Chief Wade said officers traced the suspected man and would not return to Canada until new information emerged. Blondin remains at large despite efforts.
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State Police
State House
Wade
Canada
Blondin
Manufacturers Back Reciprocity Treaty With Canada
Boston officials report Massachusetts manufacturing centers favor a U S Canada reciprocal trade agreement. Secretary E C Preston visits mill towns to gauge sentiment among mill owners and business groups. He notes strong spontaneous interest and urges reconvening the joint high commission to draft a treaty, with widespread support from commercial bodies.
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Boston
Massachusetts
United States
Canada
E. C. Preston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Preston
Mvll
Joint High Commission
Three New Smallpox Cases in Boston Aug 28
Boston reports three new smallpox cases two boys aged 8 and 11 and a 1 year 8 month old girl. The boys are at the detention house on Southampton Street and the girl at Gallups Island quarantine hospital. The family from Roxbury has been quarantined since the baby’s death last week. The 4 year old son is well and the girl’s condition is serious.
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Boston
Southampton Street
Gallup’s Island
Shawmut Avenue
McKenna
Cabot Street
Roxbury
City Hospital
Lawrence Doctor Accused In City Bonded Aid Case
Lawrence Aug 28 There is considerable interest here in the disappearance of Lawyer Gall of Haverhill because suit has been brought against him by the city to recover a bill of some $300 for board and medical attendance furnished a young Haverhill woman at the Cottage hospital connected with the Lawrence almshouse under an arrangement said to have been made by Mr Gall
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Lawrence
Gall
Haverhill
Cottage Hospital
Lawrence Almshouse
Heroic Rescue From Fire on Arthur Avenue
Miss Georgia Twigg risked her life to rescue three children trapped on the top floor of a burning house on Arthur avenue. The children, who set a closet afire by playing with matches, were saved with only minor injuries to the youngest and little property loss.
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Providence
Georgia Twigg
Arthur Avenue
George Scuhltz
Massachusetts Militia Apportionment Sets $31862 Share
Washington Aug 28 The Massachusetts share in next year's militia appropriation is $31862. The total apportionment for all states and territories is $1,000,000. Porto Rico receives $10000 and Hawaii $5000.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Granger Held After Assault on 10-Year-Old in Fall River
Harry Granger was held to await injuries assessment of Antoine Martano a 10 year old boy who was struck after his dinner pail allegedly knocked from Grangers hand. Antoine sustained brain concussion and remains in danger. The boy's father Joseph Martano stabbed Granger but not fatally and was also held by the court.
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Fall River
Harry Granger
Antoine Martano
Granger
Joseph Martano
Typographical Union Ends Session Without Decision
Buffilo reports the United Typo thetae of America debated a permanent meeting site and removing entertainment, but postponed the decision until next year. Proposals for an emergency fund and a constitutional change to centralize power over subordinate bodies were discussed without action.
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Buffilo
United Typothetae of America
Five Hurt in Runaway Near Frankfort
In a run away accident near Frankfort Kentucky on August 28 five persons were seriously hurt. Among the injured is Mrs Edward Porter Thompson wife of the notable writer who suffered internal injuries. Her two grandchildren are expected to die from their injuries.
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Frankfort
Here
Edward Porter Thompson
Mrs Yerkes Sees Infanta and Paris Costumer in Fashion Stance
Mrs Charles T. Yerkes argues that "any old rags" cannot suffice for the wife of an American railroad magnate, comparing her expectations to those of a princess and noting the high standard demanded in Paris fashion.
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Charles T. Yerkes
Infanta Eulalie
Paris
Witnesses list for Schley court issued in Washington
Public list names Rear Admiral Sampson and most ship captains from the Santiago campaign, plus executive and navigating officers, petty officers, and several Brooklyn crew. Names span Sampson Evans Higginson Cotton Taylor Chadwick Goodrich Sigsbee Wise Cook McCalla Jewell Folger Berry Hannum Potter Wainwright Mason Schroeder Heilner Bates Staunton Usher Grant Leon South... The Navy seeks DOJ aid. Judge Advocate Lemly to handle papers with possible assistant AG.
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Washington, D. C
Schley Court of Inquiry
Advocate Lemly
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
Schley
Brooklyn
Sampson
Parker
Asiatic
Remey
Washington
William T. Sampson
Robley D. Evans
Francis J. Higginson
Charles 8. Cotton
Henry C. Taylor
French E. Chadwick
Caspar F. Goodrich
Arles D. Sigsbee
William C. Wise
Néis A. Cook
Bowman H. McCalla
Theodore F. Jewell
William M. Folger
Robert M. Berry
John L. Hannum
William P. Potter
Richard Wainwright
Joseph G. Eaton
Newton E. Mason
Seaton Schroeder
Giles B. Harbor
James M. Miller
Lewis
Heilner
Alexander B. Bates
Sidney A. Staunton
Nathaniel R. Usher
Albert W. Grant
Albion C. Hodgson
William H. H. Sutherland
William H. Schuetze
Templin M. Potts
Alexander Sharp, Jr
Charles C.marsh
Spencer S. Wood
Victor Blue
James G. Doyle
Charles Webster
John Hood
Charles P. Harlow
Charles W. Dyson
Kenneth McAlpine
Ernest L. Bennett
Henry G. Mustin
Dennis J. O'Connell
Niels Andersen
Edgar May
Judge Advocate General
Lemly
Navy Department
Department of Justice
Clarke
Oregon
Phillip
Texas
Evans
Iowa
Higginson
Massachusetts
Cotton
Harvard
Taylor
Indiana
Chadwick
New York
Goodrich
Newark
St. Louis
Sigsbee
St. Paul
Wise
Yale
Cooke
McCalla
Marblehead
Jewell
Minneapolis
Folger
New Orleans
Barry
Castine
Hannum
Potter
Wainwright
Gloucester
Baton
Resolute
Mason
Schroeder
Bates
Staunton
Usher
Ericson
Grant
Leon
Southerland
Eagle
Schuetz
Potts
Shores
Capt
Dawson
Lieut
Marsh
Wood
Dupont
Blue
Doyle and
Webster
Hood
Hawk
Harlow
Vixen
McAlpine
Lieut. Bennett
Ensign. Mustin
Boatswain O'Connell
Quartermaster Anderson
Court respect delays public comment on client protections
A statement indicates the clients will refrain from further public remarks until the court convenes. Attorneys say no additional statements are authorized while preserving respect for the court and necessary protections for their clients.
Lynn Has Firebug Deliberate Lynn Fire Damages Three Story Building
A Lynn blaze aimed at a three story wooden building at Silsbee and Broad streets damaged four rooms used by the Atlantic Cleansing company and lodgers. Miss Hattie Evans awoke in time to warn occupants, aiding in extinguishing flames after kerosene had been poured around doors. Police and fire marshal investigating. Hartshorn insurance records noted.
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Lynnn
Lynn
Silsbee and
Broad Streets
Holder & Co
Atlantic Cleansing Company
J. H. Hartshorn
Hattie Evans
Miss Evans
Hartshorn
Fat cigar shaped boat readied for Niagara rapids dive
Chicago August 28 Pe der M Nissen prepared his vessel the Fool Killer for a Niagara rapids descent scheduled next Saturday. The boat 21 feet long 4 feet wide 6.5 feet high now features an eight horsepower boiler and engine amidships with a 26 inch propeller. Soundings will be taken via a four inch pipe while large water tight compartments hold sealed cans. Nissen plans to start from the American side head upstream into the rapids and endure two hours in the whirlpool before the boat is freed to the waves.
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Chicago
Ill
Rush Street
Peder M. Nissen
Niagara
Nissen
Graham to Launch Sixth Whirlpool Barrel Ride
Niagara Falls announces Carlisle D. Graham will perform a sixth plunge in the gorge on September 7. Miss Maud Willard will ride Graham's barrel through the whirlpool rapids, with Graham signaling the release and then racing to retrieve either the barrel or the swimmer depending on the voyage outcome.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Carlisle D. Graham
Lewiston
Nebraska Republicans nominate state ticket after party convention
In Lincoln Nebraska the state Republican convention nominated a ticket headed by Supreme Court justice Samuel J Sedewick of York County Regents Carl Jovist of Lancaster and H L Goold of Keith with a platform aligned to party policies. Gov Savage parole of former State Treasurer Joseph S Bartley sparked the convention's only excitement and the delegates failed to endorse or condemn the governor's action.
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Lincoln
Neb
Justice of the Supreme Court
Samuel J. Sedewick
York County
Regents of the University
Carl Jovist
Lancaster
H. L. Goold
Keith
Nebraska
Savage
Joseph S. Bartley
Morton Heiress to Wed Count De Perigord in London
London announces the engagement of Helen Morton daughter of former New York Governor Levi P. Morton to Count Boson De Perigord second son of the Duke of Tallyrand. The announcement confirms a high society match linking American political lineage with European aristocracy.
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London
Helen
Levi P. Morton
New York
Boson de Perigord
Duc of
Tallyrand
Knights Templar Conclave Reports Growth and Debates
The Knights Templar conclave in Louisville reports 125,108 members across 1059 commanderies, with California and New York among states over 12,000 and 1000 respectively. Key actions include a five cent per capita assessment, a ruling on membership in lodge and chapter, and next-conclave planning. Colorado Commandery No. 1 won first prize in drill competition, California mounted command captured best appearance and drill.
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Reuben H. Lloyd
United States
Spain
H. Wales Lines
Grand Recorder
William H. Mayo
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Wisconsin
Churchill Downs
Columbia
Washington
D. C
Colorado
Denver
Col
Hanselmann
Cincinnati
Allegheny
Pittsburg
St. Bernard
Chicago
Calvary
Parkersburg
W. Va
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Lloyd
Colorado Commandery
Heiress Kidnapped In Chicago Chase
A seven year old heiress, Margaret Lyler, was abducted from Mrs M E B Greene’s home in Chicago. Police pursued a rapid car to Ravenswood but could not locate the kidnapper. Mrs Lyler had been in care since her mother’s death and was recently divorced.
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Chicago
Til
Margaret Lyler
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Philippine Islands
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Bennett
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Stayton & Campbell
Snyder Bros
Ebay
Merrimack Strat
Nessen
Niagara Rapids
Graham and
Maud Willard
Miss Morton
Knights Templars
Lloyd’s
Louisville
Knights Templar
Lowell Opera House
Schiler Stock CO
Ella Fontaisebleau
Heart of Fire
Dorea Thorne
Jesse James
Mainees
Vaijean
Tom’s Cabin
Butler
Andover St
Pain
Lowell Military Band
Middlesex
Hibbard
D. L. Page CO
Merrimack Valley
Lakeview Theatre
Raymon Moore
Joseph J. Flynn
Pigrig
Caleb L. Smith
Groncay
Arthur Rhodes
Merrimack Street
Courier-Citizen Building
J. F. True & CO
Auburn
Courier
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