Democratic gold and silver debate fades in Chicago
In a Chicago convention backdrop, Bryan of Nebraska tops the silverites with a crop larger than any other, while silver advocates worry over gold. Hogg of Texas impresses gold supporters who picture Bryan’s opponents with silver imagery. Poems and aphorisms mingle with politics as a blind boy’s weaving parable from Youth's Companion echoes broader themes of effort and unseen guidance.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Platte
Chicago
Parisians Describe National Traits In A Parisian In America
In remarks from A Parisian in America M de Soissons compares how nations greet each other and pursue life. He notes Americans ask about business first, valuing hard work over health or leisure, contrasting French, German, Italian, and Russian manners and priorities.
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America
M. de Soissons
Glass tombstone in Kittanning cemetery stands unique
A one inch thick plate glass monument, four feet high and arched top, marks a mor tise set in sandstone in Kittanning cemetery. The piece is carved with sand blast lettering and is described amid notes on fortune exaggeration. A western cattle firm plans a wild animal farm in California to supply circuses and zoos.
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United States
Kittanning
California
Bryan and Bland Lead Early Balloting at Democratic Convention
At Chicago July 10 delegates report a strong Bryan surge and Bland strength, with two thirds vote rules debated. First ballot totals show Bland leading with 233, Bryan 122, Pattison 94, Blackburn 82, Boies 71, McLean 54, Matthews 37, others scattered as the convention opens amid excitement and crowding.
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Chicago
Ill
Great Bryan
Bryan
Bland
Boies
White
Executive Committee
Hill
Tillman
Sccme
Blackburn
Stevenson
Teller
New York
Harrity
Pennsylvania
Robert E. Pattison
M. Maddingly
District of Columbia
McLean
Miller
Oregon
Pennoyer
Alabama
Colorado
Arkansas
Connecticut
Russell
Massachusetts
Delaware
Pattison
Florida
Matthews
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Town
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Mathews
Campbell
California
Assent
Pennoyes
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Hisses
South Dakota
Gryan
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Hogan
Bragg
Bryanter
Dockery
Wyoming
Alaska
Arizona
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Hill i
Council Confirms Carleton Nomination Amid Tax Law Panel Debate
The executive council on Thursday confirmed A A Carleton of Boston to a tax law commission despite opposition from some members who sought a different labor representative. The governor’s other nominees John Lowell Frank Taussig T Jefferson Coolidge ex Councillor Barrus and Carleton were approved with Carleton the sole contested pick by a 4 to 8 vote. The rest of the slate won unanimous support and was commended.
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John Lowell
Frank W. Taussig
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Barrus
A. A. Carleton
Boston
Carleton
Yea
Raymond
Sullivan
Stevens
Towne
Nay—Southwick
Harlow
Ryder
Gov. Walcott
Fair Weather Park Race Card Delights Lawrence Crowd
A July afternoon at the park drew a large crowd for a free for all racing program. In 2.25 trotting Walter J. won with Baldwin second and a best time of 2.22 1-5. Maud Pierce took 2.40 trotting with Wilkes second and 2.22 1-5 best. Free for all saw Barney win with B. B. second in 2.14 2-5. Evolution won 2.24 trotting with Nettler second and 2.25 best time.
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Evolution
Nettler
Browns Beat Beaneaters In Tight St. Louis Clash
In St. Louis the Browns edged the Beaneaters 9 to 7 in a game where Sullivan was replaced by Stivetts early. Both teams had 12 hits and 1 and 3 errors respectively. Other scores: Cleveland 7 Baltimore. Chicago 9 New York 1. Louisville 10 Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati Washington postponed. Pittsburgh 7 Brooklyn.
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St. Louis
Browns
Beaneaters
Sullivan
Stivetts
Boston
Chicago
New York
Louisville
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Crooklyn
Cleveland
Ineinnatl
Baltimore
Washington
Brookly Os
St Louis
New England League Scores From New Bedford Brockton and Pawtucket
Baseball results across the New England League include New Bedford 12 Bangor 11, Brockton 3 Portland 1, Fall River 7 Augusta, and Pawtucket 18 Lewis ton 9.
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New Bedford
Bangor
Brockton
Portland
Fall River
Augusta
River’. C.iivetves
A. Bangor
Pawtucke
New Bedforce
Portland Tees
Lewiston
Hacen
Rain Postpones Wilkesbarre-Providence and Scranton-Springfield Games
Baseball score update shows Albany 7 Syracuse 5 and Buffalo 12 Rochester 7 after rain postponed Wilkesbarre-Providence and Scranton-Springfield games.
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Albany
Providence
Os Ra
Rochester
Syracuse
Buffalo
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Springfield
Wilkesbarre-Providence
Scranton-Springfield
Gold Plank Adopted by South Dakota Republicans
In Aberdeen on July 10 the South Dakota Republican convention endorsed the gold standard plank from St. Louis linking tariff as campaign keystone. The silver faction failed 99 to 103, gold plank adopted, Hamble re nominated for Congress, Crawford for another seat, I Crawford and Ringsrud named for Congress and Governor respectively. Editor Tomlinson of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader pledged support for the GOP ticket. The convention adjourned after an all night session.
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Aberdeen
E. van Ohse
Lawrence County
St. Louis
Palmer
Minnehaha
Col. I. Crawford
Congress
A. O. Ringsrud
Miners Families Benefit Drive Under Way in New York
A committee of coal operators visited New York to raise subscriptions for a relief fund aiding the families of fifty eight Pittston miners buried by a mine roof fall. Local contributions exceed $10,000, with more needed. Depositories include First National Pittston Miners Savings and People's Savings banks.
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New York
Pittston
First National Bank
Miners’ Savings Bank
People’s Savings Bank
Fight in Baltimore May Bring Flaherty Gans Bout
Martin Flaherty is ready to travel to Baltimore to meet Joe Gans in a 20 round glove bout at 126 pounds with a purse split. Al Herford offered to stage the match and proposed a July 28 date to build a big show.
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Martin Flaherty
al Herford
Baltimore
Joe Gans
Martin
Lowell
Gans
Herford
Flaherty
Lawton Guards to Reorganize for Campaign Meeting
On Tuesday evening a meeting will reorganize the Lawton Guards at the company head quarters for the coming campaign. The group includes officers from local military companies and will admit only Republicans. A second unit from the armory will be raised to support McKinley and Hobart with torchlights in the fall.
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Lawton
McKinley
Hobart
Bubier’s Past Causes Arrest for Larceny of Team
Fred Bubier, held in $600 bonds by the Police court, confessed a petty larceny scheme after obtaining credit for furniture with a forged marriage license. He stole a horse and wagon from James S. Wotton’s Chelmsford barn, drove to Boston, then Brockton where a third party bought the team. Inspector Laflamme recovered the team. Bubier avoided home, wandered via Middle Sex village and North Chelmsford before sleep in Wotton’s barn led to capture. The woman involved ended the engagement.
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Fred Bubier
Bubier
Robertson Brothers
City Hall
James 8. Wotton
Chelmsford
Boston
Laflamme
Brockton
Middlesex Village
North Chelmsford
Wotton’s
Wolcott's Spine Operation at St Luke's Hospital
Aeronaut Charles Wolcott, injured in a parachute fall in Venezuela last October, underwent a rare nine inch spinal opening and removal of bone projections at St Luke's hospital in New York. Surgeons relieved pressure on the spinal cord and expect possible reversal of paralysis with a favorable prognosis.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
New York
Charles Wolcott
Lakeview
Venezuela
Wolcott
Caracas
St. Luke's Hospital
Judge Pickman Presides and Court Delivers Minor Sentences
July 10 report from Police court notes two new cases. Jeremiah Sheehan jailed for drunkenness for a month. a separate case was dismissed. John Smith fined 35 dollars for throwing a stone at John Jones in Dracut, fracturing skull plate. Alexander Patrick continued for sentence on July 17. Eliot society plans excursion to Province Town on July 15 with round trip tickets 1.75 from local outlets. Train 7:30 departure. boat from Commercial Wharf at 9.
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Pickman
Hadley
Europe
Jeremiah Sheehan
John Smith
John Jones
Jones
Dracut
Alexander Patrick
Lawrence Street
Mills to Shut Down During Heat Wave
Merrimack and Hamilton mills will suspend operations in July and August under the Arkwright club agreement. Merrimack will halt for three weeks in August while Hamilton rests in late July and early August. The two plants together affect about 5500 workers as the print cloth market remains quiet.
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Merrimack
Hamilton
Arkwright Club
Tremont and Suffolk Buy Lawrence No 5 Mill
The Tremont and Suffolk mills have offered for and accepted Lawrence No 5 mill with plans to install new water wheels, delaying startup to October and awaiting final product decisions. The Lawrence company previously closed part of the plant in April, displacing many workers. No 5 mill had about 1,700 rooms, 65,009 spindles, and produced 4.5 million pounds yearly.
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the Courier
Tremont & Suffolk
Lawrence No. 5
No. 5
Lawrence Company
Lowell
Little Canada
Carpet Mills Resume Full Time Work For All Employees
The Lowell Manufacturing Co will run mills full time starting Monday. The Brussels mill had operated biweekly while the ingrain department stayed continuous. The posted announcement sparked rejoicing among workers who had lived on half pay since spring. Fall orders drive the revival in manufacturing.
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Lowell Manufacturing Co
Brussels
Ingrain
Washington Mills to Resume Full Operation in Lawrence
The Washington mills in Lawrence will start up in all departments next Monday morning and will run eight hours a day for the first five days of each week, signaling a full restart of production activity.
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Washington Mills
Lawrence
Serious smash-up at Old Colony yard derailment damages cars
A morning collision at 11 25 in the Old Colony yard left two freight cars demolished and a third wrecked while an engine suffered heavy damage. The 11 20 train led by Engineer Shin nick derailed onto a siding after an open switch. Passengers were unharmed and Conductor King replaced the engine. Separately, Dr William Gallagher will become head master at Thayer academy in Braintree.
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Old Colony
Shinnick
King
William Gallagher
Williston Seminary
Thayer Academy
Braintree
Odd Ladies Victoria lodge holds semi annual officer election
The Victoria lodge Independent Order of Odd Ladies Manchester Unity held their semi annual election Thursday night with Grand Master William H. Penn and Brother Greig leading the ceremonies. Newly installed officers include Noble Grand Mrs John Boughton past noble grand Willen Greig vice grand Mary McLean permanent secretary Rachael Elmsley treasurer Mrs Greenwood elective secretary Mrs Cochrane warden Miss Pilling chaplain Alice Lynch surgeon Dr Sweetsir trustee six months Mrs Courtney conductor Miss Butterfield L S N G members Miss Kil liby and Miss Neil R S V G Susanna Cairn L S V G Mrs Mowatt inside guard Miss Frost auditors Mrs Fielding Mrs Mowatt and Mrs Laycock. Refreshments and speeches followed.
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Victoria Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Ladies
Manchester
Mrs. Courtney
Miss Butterfield
Miss Killiby
Miss Neil
Susanna Cairn
Mrs. Mowatt
Miss Frost
Fielding
Mowatt
Laycock
Order
Installed Officers of Edson Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor
Edson lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor installed their newly elected officers last night with Geo F Tilton as Protector Jennie L Adams as vice protector Frank H Adams as past protector J A Bailey as secretary Jennie L Willard as financial secretary Annie E Hill as treasurer Jennie W Bailey as guide Mary L Tilton as guardian Minnie Kimball as sentinel and Austin Kimball as chaplain Mrs L A Harding and suite from Evening Star lodge Somerville conducted the installation Light refreshments followed the business.
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Edson Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Geo. F. Tilton
Jennie L. Adams
Frank H. Adams
J. A. Bailey
Jennie L. Willard
Annie E. Hill
Jennie W. Bailey
Mary L. Tilton
Minnie Kimball
Austin 7
Washington Commandery installs officers in Worcester night
Washington Commandery in Worcester installed its officers on Thursday night. Grand officers present included D. G. C. S. A. Walker and Otis R. Parker. Installed officers included P. N. C. B. K. Stowell and Thos. H. Husband with other named officers. The grand officers were entertained after the meeting.
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Washington Commandery
Golden Cross
S. A. Walker
Sarah Parker
Otis R. Parker
Worcester
B. K. Stowell
K. C
Thos. H. Husband
France
Ellen Morrison
Agnes L. Austin
K. of R
Lakeview Theatre Shows "Poor Jim" and "My Lady Help"
Theodore Babcock's troupe performs two pieces at Lakeview Theatre this week with Marie Stuart as lead. Parachute jump novelty will follow matinees, adding appeal to a first class entertainment program.
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Lakeview Theatre
Theodore Babcock
Jim
My Lady
Marie Stuart
Universalists In Session At National Convention
Nearly one thousand delegates enrolled at the national convention of the Young People's Christian Union of the Universalist church in Jersey City. Most New England states were represented. Rev. W. H. Granflin of Atlanta led morning devotions. Afternoon was routine business. Evening addresses by C. H. Eaton of New York and Miss M. A. Bertie of Akron.
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The
Young People’s Christian Union of the Universalist Church
Jersey City
New England
W. H. Granflin
Atlanta
C. H. Eaton
New York
M. A. Bertie
Akron
Ohio
Water Board votes to buy Rafferty land in Chelmsford
The Water Board voted last night to purchase Patrick Rafferty land in Chelmsford near the upper wells for £1 and a consideration. Squire Qua attended to draw up the papers.
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Water Board
Patrick Rafferty
Chelmsford
Squire Qua
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A A. Carleton
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Astern League
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Fashions’ Corner
Heart
Iin
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Lawrence Co
Fashion’s Corner
McAriaage Clothing Company
City Mall
Consolidated Railroad
Putnam & Son
Central Street
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