An Ancient and Honorable Artillery trip planning and Cambridge notes
Montreal chosen for field day by An cient and Honorable Artillery. Cambridge and Brookline discuss park improvements and Alewife brook rehabilitation. Cuban dances at Hem enway gymnasium praised. J H H McNamee lauded for oversight and decorum. Cambridge post office sees large Cuba remittances. teachers receive salaries and scattered cash orders amid high activity.
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Montreal
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Cambridge
Thorndike Root Beer Sold by Local Drugstore
Edward Thorndike, druggist at the corner of Massachusetts avenue and Prospect street, sells Thorndike root beer as a thirst quencher and healthy beverage during hot weather.
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Thorndike
Edward Thorndike
Massachusetts Avenue
Prospect Street
Cambridge Chronicle publication details and pricing
Published by the Cambridge Chronicle Company at 573 Mass. Ave Cambridge Mass by C Burns ide Bergrave and James W Bean. By subscription 2.50 per year by copy cents entered at the post office as second class matter.
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Mass.Ave
Cambridge
Mass
Cambridge Chronicle Company
C. Burnside Bergrave
James W. Bean
Chronicle
Metropolitan Park Assessments in Cambridge Debate
Hearings on distributing the cost of Metropolitan parks draw Cambridge into a complex tax question. Cambridge argues minimal local benefit from Middlesex Fells and Blue Hills, notes past own park spend, and seeks offset against metropolitan expenses. The commission will weigh these factors and set fair burdens.
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Cambridge
Middlesex
Crane
Fells
Revere Beach
Blue Hills
Worcester
Missionary Work Praised Across Nations in Hamlin Tribute
The article recalls Rev. Dr. Hamlin’s death and his Turkish educational missionary efforts that fostered a college influencing religious and political life. It notes authorities feared educated subjects would resist bondage, a fear the missions reportedly justified. It contrasts tributes to Hamlin with critiques of Chinese missionary work of a similar nature.
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China
Hamlin
Turkey
City shifts paving fund from Harvard Square to Pearl Street
The council transfers the Harvard Square paving appropriation to Pearl Street where costs are higher. Pearl Street work is expected to be completed this season, with prior transfers enlarging the budget. Prospect Street, first of its kind, was well done but Pearl Street should prove more satisfactory in bed and surface quality.
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Harvard Square
Pearl Street
Prospect Street
The Wrong Motive in Newport Parable Sermon
A Newport clergyman told wealthy parishioners last Sunday that poorer people imitate the rich, stressing millionaire responsibility. He acknowledged some truth to the idea but noted less worship of millionaires in the country than claimed.
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Newport
Newport Swells Urged to Do Right for Fellow Men
The passage laments class indifference among the masses to wealthy excesses and urges Newport society to abandon gambling and Sunday wagers. It argues the rich should set a moral example and acknowledge their social obligation, warning they may fail to do so without reform.
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Newport
NOT AN ADDED HONOR FOR MAYOR HART
Several papers discuss Mayor Hart potentially running for lieutenant governor next year. They praise his abilities and imply a governor role would overstate his honors. They warn that Boston’s mayor holds far more power and responsibility and unique opportunities than the governor would, making the move unnecessary.
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Hart
Boston
McCall Seen Leading Uncontested Gubner Nomination
Congressman McCall appears assured of an uncontested nomination and a landslide re election in the district. The article praises his merit, record, independence and courage, noting Republicans favor men who think for themselves and voice their views.
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McCall
American loan order reverses as England subscribes
A new loan sensation sees England seeking subscriptions for a market loan while American bankers arrange to place parts with American customers. The U S accepts the offer, allocating several millions. England has bought American loans by the hundreds of millions, and now the order is reversed, signaling closer ties and growing American wealth.
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England
United States
A Good Outlook for YMCA Presidency
The probability that Mr Brown will accept the presidency of the Young Men's Christian Association is very gratifying to the friends of that organization. He has admirable qualities for the position and his incumbency will retain the confidence and sympathy of the public won under his predecessors. Mr Budd, the efficient secretary, is steadily gaining in health and will be ready for the fall work, which should prosper under the leadership.
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Brown
Young Men's Christian Association
Friends
Budd
Ill considered charges in Lynn and Lowell corruption case
An editorial argues that charges of city government corruption in Lynn and Lowell are often unfounded and reckless. It notes that baseless accusations harm a city's reputation as much as proven corruption, since the story spreads widely while corrections are overlooked.
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Lynn
Lowell
Remembering the Rev Dr Biddle in a loving community tribute
The Rev Dr Biddle was deeply loved in the circle of his acquaintances and his death created a personal loss in the city. His long and useful ministry, his Christian character, and his gentle sympathy left a lasting influence on many homes and an enduring memory among friends.
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Biddle
Towne Credits Stevenson With Quiet Rebels Against Cleveland
Political chatter questions whether Towne's praise of Stevenson for rebelling against President Cleveland's Democratic principles would boost Stevenson or hurt the Democratic ticket. The remark spans Stevenson's vice presidency years, from 1893 to 1897.
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Towne
Mr. Stevenson
Cleveland
Mr. Towne
Ucket
Maine's Home Week Note. Histories and Transit Manners
Fragment from a Massachusetts region column recounts Reed praising Maine while noting Maine's origin from Massachusetts. It observes Cuban visitors adopting Yankee streetcar etiquette, notably choosing end seats, and mentions the Republican vice presidential candidate urging public understanding.
Roosevelt Pronunciation and 1896 Campaign Flavors
The piece riffs on how to pronounce Roosevelt and its political jab at the era. It pokes fun at Democratic and Republican campaigns, mocks the platform, and notes fashion, public works, and beer brewery consolidations as part of the political satire.
Editor Refuses Correction Over Roasting Tomb Obit
A local obituary ended with a line about a long procession to their last roasting place. The family asked for a correction to change roasting, but the editor refused until seven years of the deceased’s owed subscription were paid. Also included is an upholstery ad from D Thomson offering 40 years of experience, mattress work, and low prices.
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D. Thomson
Prospect Street
Mortgagee to sell North Cambridge lot at public auction
Public auction on Wednesday August 22 1900 at 3 30 o clock PM for breach of a May 10 1897 mortgage Ed ward B Coffin to Marcus M Keyes recorded Middlesex South District Book 2560 Page 608. Lot 10 Norris Street North Cambridge containing 3500 square feet bounded by Cedar Street plan 9 11. Proceeds cover unpaid taxes and fees with $200 cash due at sale and balance in ten days. Marcus M Keyes mortgagee present holder Kern & McLoud Boston official.
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Edward B. Coffin
Marcus M. Keyes
County of Middlesex
Norris Street
Cambridge
Middlesex
North
Edmund Reardon
W. A. Mason & Son
Middlesex South District
Cedar Street
Kern & McLoud
Tremont Building
Tremont Street
Boston
Kern & McLou
Probate citation in Cambridge estate case 1900
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex U S Probate Court cites all interested in the James Prendable estate Cambridge to appear September 4 1900 at Cambridge Probate Court show cause why executor Martins Eldridge first and final account should be allowed. Publication and service details noted with witness Judge Charles J McIntire signed August 8 1900.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
U.s
James Prendable
Tate
Cambridge
Martin L. Eldridge
Cambridge Chronicle
Charles J. McIntire
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