A Song for Bethlehem by Will Carleton Centenary Poem
A compact, historic verse celebrating Bethlehem New Hampshire centennial. The poem paints Bethlehem as a newborn infant with stone cradles and nature as playmates, cites national figures Washington and Lafayette, and notes neighbors and presidents等待 birth names. The piece links the town to landmark national figures and the centennial celebration.
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Will Carleton
Bethlehem
N. H
Washington
LaFayette
Chum
Agassiz
Democratic convention drifts with a Paine in head
Massachusetts voters hold Crane in strong view as the convention closes. The Baker family faces bread issues. C I Hood, though scarce in literature, is mocked for Berkshire swine writing.
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Paine
A Habit Called a Miracle and Then a Habit
A lawyer questions a witness about a supposed miracle. The witness, asked to classify repeated falls from a twentieth story window, labels the first as an accident, then a coincidence, and finally a habit after the third fall. The exchange illustrates the idea of habit in understanding extraordinary events. The Gentlewoman.
Dream of humor and a gallery visit teased in banter
The excerpt quotes unfolding banter with Uncle Si and Charlie about starting at a gallery begun by a man Rogues, with Jim Plummer calling it of strong interest. A naval hero returns home, sighing at babies named for him since his departure.
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Charlie
Galleree
Jim Plummer
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chicago Tribune
Cabinet in Session in London as Ministers Weigh Action
London September 22 British cabinet met at 12 30 with Chamberlain receiving praise. The session ended at 2 40 pm. Early reports say a vigorous policy is likely though details remain unclear. War Office and Admiralty officials promptly moved to duty.
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London
Chamberlain
Admiralty
War Office
Reign of Terror hits Sebastian county coal districts
A reign of terror is reported in Sebastian county coal districts as union miners strike continues. At Jenny Lind a crowd of non-unionists armed with Winchesters shot into a church on pay day. Hundreds of non-union men have been imported.
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Little Rock
Ark
Sebastian County
Jenny Lind
Insurgents Ditch Train Fire On Cars Near Angeles
A group of insurgents ditched a train a mile and a half south of Angeles today and fired from a thicket. Two Americans were killed and five wounded. Lieutenant Some and five scouts returned fire, forcing the rebels to retreat, leaving six dead.
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Manila
Angeles
War or an Insult: Steyn Addresses Volksraad on Crisis
Bloemfontein. President Steyn opened the Volksraad with a full house and read a prepared speech. He warned Britain and the Transvaal of possible breach of faith by Mr Cunningham Greene, urged arbitration over British demands, and urged quiet action to spare war. The body voted to go into secret session.
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Orange Free State
Volksraad
Steyn
Great Britain
Transvaal
Alfred Miner
Kruger
Orange Free Staite
Steym
Pretoria
Conningham Greene
Montojo Defense Claims Bad Defenses Led to Manila Loss
Madrid, Sept. 21. The court martial of Admiral Montojo continued as his counsel argued that the fleet and army fought in thoroughly poor defensive conditions and that responsibility lay with the Spanish government. Telegrams showed Madrid misread the American attack while Montojo warned of the likely outcome and sought acquittal. The prosecution noted the acquittal of Captain Soto for abandoning positions in Porto Rico.
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Montojo
Dewey
Manila
Capt. Soto
Porto Rico
Same Old Story Columbia Defenders Brush Ends in Defeat
In Bristol Rhode Island on September 21 the Columbia and Defender met off the bay for a 50 mile race. They sailed with mainsail jib and top sail toward Newport, and the Defender trailed by about a half mile at finish as windward sailing favored the Columbia until rain halted the race.
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Columbia
Sails Stowed for Tow by Steamer St Michaels
The Columbia will stay here until Monday and sail out daily except tomorrow when Mr Iselin will travel to Providence on the St Michaels. On Monday boats head to New Rochelle for final preparations before the great race with last work to be completed there.
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St. Michaels
Columbia
Iselin
Providence
New Rochelle
Fire in stock yards district destroys stable and pavilion
Chicago on September twenty first reports a blaze causing 275000 dollars damage across the stock yards area. A large stable with an amphitheatre used for exhibitions and sales of thoroughbreds burned to the ground. The Transit House hotel sustained about 75000 dollars in damages. Other losses included Dexter Park stables at 25000 and barns housing Newsgrass Son and Elder Co. at 18000. 1409 horses in nearby stalls escaped harm.
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Chicago
Stock Yards
Transit House
Dexter Park
Newsgrass & Son and Elder & Co
Political Prisoners Released in Peru by Presidential Order
Lima Peru Sept 21 By order of President De Romana political prisoners who arrived yesterday from Cerro de Pasco have been liberated on parole. The President's prudence tact and generosity increase his popularity. Last night the theatre was crowded with Italian and a few Peruvian families, and the President's appearance in his box was the signal for an ovation. It is thought his conduct and the people's good sense will re establish peace and order.
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Lima
Peru
Via
Galvestons
de Romana
Cerro de Pasco
Phillips Andover Academy Opens 122d Year With Stable Enrollment
Andover Sept 21 The 122d year at Phillips Andover Academy opened with strong attendance. No growth in student numbers is expected, with about 450 students enrolled. Athletic director A B E Stearns has appointed a history instructor, while faculty largely remains the same. This year also marks the 27th year of Principal Bancroft’s leadership.
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Andover
Phillips-Andover Academy
A. B E. Stearns
D. C
Andover Names New President Moore Succeeds Harris
Andover announces Prof George Foote Moore, Hebrew professor at Andover Theological Seminary since 1883, will become president of the faculty, succeeding Prof George Harris who resigns to lead Amherst College.
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Andover
George Foote Moore
Andover Theological Seminary
George Harris
Amherst College
Guerin Surrenders and Posts Bail at Fort Chabrol
In Paris on Sept 21 M Guerin president of the Anti Semite league surrendered to police and was taken to Fort Chabrol. Police searched his quarters while Guerin watched. A small crowd of Guerinites gathered and cheered their leader.
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M. Guerin
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Rowing match set for three mile race at Bedford Basin
Halifax September 21 James Ten Eyck of Worcester Massachusetts and James Norris of Halifax are matched to row a three mile race on Bedford Basin Saturday afternoon for 150 dollars a side. A subscription sweepstake planned for that day has been postponed until Wednesday next when it is expected Ten Eyck Norris John Brennan and Mark Lynch will enter.
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Halifax
N. S
James_ Ten Eyck
Worcester
Mass
James Norris
Bedford Basin
Ten Eyck
Norris
John Brennan
Mark Lynch
Boston University Opens New College Year
Boston University began its 27th year with the opening of the College of Liberal Arts. Freshmen exceed 125. The opening address was delivered by President Warren.
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Boston University
Boston
College of Liberal Arcs
Warren
Hood's Sarsaparilla heralds era of good health
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the reliable remedy for blood, stomach and liver troubles, presenting the product as a health-giver and health-bringer and promising a new era of well being.
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Hood
Taxpayers Paying $500 Or More In City Lists
A public notice lists Tax Peters paying $500 or more on 189 assessed values across wards one through nine. Names include Boutwell Bros, Coffey family, Dart mouth college trustees, United States Bunting company, Ayer estates, and many others with amounts ranging from about $501 to $8,000.
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Ward One
Boutwell Bros
Michael J. Cahill
Charles B. Coburn
George F. Jlill
Henry C. Howe
S.C
J. F. Howe
John & Howe
Patrick Kees, Jr
Francis C. Plunkett
John Ayre
Susanna Wyman
Probate list of estate claims and payments
A long list of estate settlements shows numerous beneficiaries and creditors with various sums owed or paid. Names include Butler estate, Nesmith estate, Parker estate, Richardson estate, and White family, among many others, with amounts ranging from hundreds to several thousand dollars. Non residents noted include William Manning and Robert D. Holt.
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Frank C. Beharrell
Jacques Boisvert
Franklin S. Cooledge
Thomas F. Fay
George W. Flint
Amos B. French
Daniel Gage
Seth Hall
John H. Harrington
George H. Marston
Mechanics Savings Bank
D. Maria H. Parker
J. M. G. Parker
John M. Richardson
Ruth WN. Rugg
Bertha M. Gillard
Edward M. Tucke
Patrick Dempsey
John M. Dunfey
Emery
Peabody & Richardson
Henry Emery
Laura G. Gerrish
George W. Harris
William H. I. Hayes
David L. Hill
George L. Huntoon
Daniel L. Kimball
Percy Parker
William H. Parker
Amasa Pratt
BH Robbins
Patrick J. Riley
Cyrus K. Russell
F. Sullivan
Patrick
Thomas J. Underwood
Varnum
Vincent Bros
Annie Vincent
Retta Wheeler
Mrs. of Wheeler
Phineas- Winding
Sabra Wright
Secover
John Pilling
Butner
Joseph L. Chalifoux
Stillman Clough
Joseph A. Coram
Charles Crosby
Soloman K. Dexter
Joseph Evans
George W. Fifield
Myre
Charles Griffin
Haworth & Watson
Edward D. Holden
Alfred S. Horn
William A. Ingham
William E. Livingston
Louis L. Montferrand
Albert F. Nichols
Albert BE. Osgood
George F. Parsons
George F. Penniman
Pickering Knitting Co
Marshall C. Pratt
Orin B. Ramlett
George W. Young
William Manning
DeWitt C. Farrington
James K. Fellows
Mary A. Kelton
Charles I. Hood
Esther J. Hylan
John C. Irish
John 8. Jaques
Patrick Wesley
Frank J. Ladd
Aaron Mansur
Jacob Robins
Elizabeth Rogers
Alfred E. Rose
Charles G. Saunders
Horace B. Shattuck
Freeman B. Shedd
BB. A. Smith
Charles Stott
Daniel Swan
Charles P. Talbot
Julian Talbot
Albion C. Taylor
Albert G. Thompson
United States Cartridge Company
White Bros. & Co
Ida V. White
William H. White
Postponed Races Highlight New England Trotting Meet
Readville September 21 rain delayed two heats in the 2.14 trot and one in the 2.10 pace. Baron Courageus won the stallion produce stake for foals of 1897 in a walkover. The 2.24 trot purse of 600 was unfinished with entries including Lillie Dick White Points and Bessie Owens. The 2.10 pace purse of 600 showed Art Alco and Norwin G as contenders with time 2.10%.
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New England
Aneet
Baron Courageus
Lillie Dick
B. G
Harry Plum
MSE Cpoe
O. Os
Mikagan Copingi
Otis Ds
Bessie Owens
Redwood
Gloty
Sascsins
Newburgher
Art Alco
Blanalco
Dore
Norwin G
Joe Pilot
Sealvonic
Marion G
National League Results From Rainy Day Play
Weather interrupted games in Boston and Brooklyn with wet grounds. Philadelphia routed Cincinnati 56 to 4. Baltimore split two games with Cleveland 56 to 4 in the first and 4 to 1 in the second over seven innings due to darkness. Louisville defeated Washington 4 to 3 in the first game and 6 to 4 in the second, eight innings, also under darkness.
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
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Louisville
Jeffries Does Not Arrive In Boston Reception Cancelled
Boston reporters note that a party led by W. A. Brady awaited the New England from Liverpool with champion Jim Jeffries aboard but the steamer failed to arrive and the planned welcome was scrubbed.
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Boston
W. A. Brady
New England
Liverpool
Jim Jeffries
Ramsay Rally Endorsed by Glenmore Club Speakers
The Glenmore club held a rally at its Congress Street rooms last night with James P. Ramsay as a speaker. Benjamin Dunklee ex Councilman Louis Sykes James McDowell and Charles E Tilton also spoke. Members unanimously endorsed Ramsay's candidacy afterward.
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Glenmore Club
James P. Ramsay
Congress Street
Mr. Ramsay
Benjamin Dunklee
Louis Sykes
James McDowell
Charles E. Tilton
Juvenile Day at Police Court Brings Multiple Cases
In the Exeter Street district a 15 year old boy Zephrin Perron faced larceny charges after money vanished from Joseph Masse. Perron reportedly returned from Canada with Henry Masse and was sent to the reformatory. Other youths faced charges of breaking and entering and related offenses while several adults paid fines for liquor violations. The court also heard cases on oleo margarine, shop trespass, and theft, with many proceedings continued to later dates.
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Joseph Masse
Exeter Street
Canada
Henry Masse
Masse
Nashua
Perron
Lyndonville
Laflamme
Reformatory
Joseph Lachnance
John and
Nelson Dennis
Western Avenue
Mulvey
William Barry
John Crampas
Joseph Flynn
Whittaker
Ellen W. Varian
Joseph Mayo
Mary Caisse
Albina Lacourse
Tda Charette
Merrimack Street
Ovila Lapoint
T. F. Saunders
Max Winkle
Walter Johnson
Paige Street
Ralph E. Stimpson
William H. Curtin
James H. Briscoe
Delia’j. Shea
Flora G. Leonard
Charles Read
Printer's error echoes in Pawtucket rally tale
A printer's misprint wrongly listed A L Fecteau as signer for McKinley support, prompting correction. The episode ends as McKinley backers may fare with Democrats in caucuses, while Hayes supporters guard polls. A rally is planned in Pawtucket tonight.
Middlesex probate building nearing early summer move
Exterior work on the Middlesex county registry of probate building in East Cambridge is nearly finished with scaffolding removed and grounds being prepared. Interior progress is quicker. if no unforeseen events occur, the probate office will occupy the new building early next summer. Heating will be provided by tunnels and pipes from the house of correction engine room through the courtyard between Thorndike and Otis streets.
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Middlesex County Registry of Probate
Cambridge
Thorndike
Otis
House of Correction
Professor Harrington Engaged for City Water Tests
President Weaver and Superintendent Thomas of the water board traveled to Boston yesterday to hire Prof. Harrington as chemical expert. A hygiene professor, he will test water samples to determine if lead poses health risks. He leads a top laboratory and will conduct the investigation in orderly fashion.
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Supt. Thomas
The
Water Board
Boston
Harrington
Woods
Harvard
No Aldermen Meeting Tonight At City Hall Off
At city hall a special meeting of the aldermen planned for tonight has been declared off. A vote is on record covering caucus locations for Republicans. The committee on claims will meet tonight. Boston Paying Company members visited the mayor to inspect the building and review the smooth paving.
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Committee On Claims
Boston
Mooney's Excursion to Sarateugx and New York
Mooney announces a five day fall excursion October 27 from Lowell via Hoosac Tunnel and Hudson River steamer to New York with a two day stay, returning to Boston by Fall River line. Large party from Salem, Lawrence, Lowell and nearby areas already booked. Cost only 26 dollars. tickets and itinerary from A J Mooney Middlesex Street Station Lowell.
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Albany
Hudson River
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Middlesex Street
Clam Bake At Vesper Club Delights Sixty Members
The Vesper Country Club held a clam bake with clams and fixings cooked yesterday and about 60 members attended. The concert band was postponed and may be rescheduled for next Tuesday. Sum mit Jurors club jurors from the spring term of the superior court, now organized, held an outing at Robins Hill on Thursday afternoon.
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Summit Jurors’ Club
Robin's Hill
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