Death of a Poet Oliver Wendell Holmes
Boston Oct 7 Oliver Wendell Holmes the poet died at his Beverly Farms residence tonight Born in Cambridge Mass on Aug 20 1809 he studied at Harvard and trained in medicine before turning to poetry and teaching His works include The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table The Atlantic Monthly and many poems and lectures Holmes influenced letters and medical literature with a prolific career ending after decades of verse and criticism
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Political currents in Lycoming county and New York races
The Williamsport Sun notes Lycoming county will favor the Democrats by about 1500 votes. It reports talk of De Lancey Nicoll as a possible district nominee and speculation on Rourke Cochran not running for Congress again. It mentions Senator Hills and allied supporters amid expected Democratic decline in New York.
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Train Jumped Off the Track Near Bristol Disaster
A Southern Railway New York to Bristol train derailed three miles north of Bristol Tennessee. The engine collapsed across the track, cars burned, and all baggage was lost. Engineer Samuels suffered severe injuries and may die. Passengers and crew displayed great heroism rescuing the injured from burning coaches.
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Terrible race war at Powera station in Kentucky incident
A late evening train riot near Hawesville involving three black men and white riders erupted after black passengers were forced to ride in a separate coach. Women and children were roughed up, panic ensued, shots fired, and several whites were injured while claimants say at least seven blacks were killed. U S Deputy Marshal Bullington and others responded as the train fled leaving the scene.
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Ex-Congressman Tarsney Triggers Michigan Governor Race Rift
Ex-congressman Tursney of Saginaw now Detroit writes to a Democratic State Central Committee member declining to speak at a Fisher rally citing Fisher's A P A ties. A Lansing meeting follows as Democrats brace for a split. Casterline and Robinson resign letters are sent to chairman Stephenson, though not yet received.
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Italian McKinley club violence shocks Cubcana crowd
Oscar Douranti president of the Italian McKinley club narrowly escaped an assassination during a public political meeting in Cubcana. Russell Bertola, a fellow member, fired at the speaker from the audience. a spectator knocked Bertolo down with a chair. Police search Bertolo.
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Yale Chief Predicts No Thanksgiving Game With Princeton
Manager Cable of Yale said there is no possibility of a Yale Princeton Thanksgiving game. He told Princeton delegates that Yale has no definite arrangements before November 10 and spoke at the Inter-Collegiate Football Association meeting on October 3 in Boston.
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Charity Concert for St Luke's Kindergarten
A benefit concert for St Luke's Kindergarten will be held next Monday evening at the Frothingham. The event supports the kindergarten and invites community attendance and donations.
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Concert by Lady Managers Board Brings Notable Artists
The patronage and supervision of the Board of Lady managers of the church assure a highly meritorious concert in Scranton. Featured artists include Mme Lillian Blanvelt, renowned New York soprano, Miss Draeger, Mr Wooler, John T. Watkins and George Carter. The program will be displayed at Powell's Thursday with ticket prices of 1.75 dollars and 60 cents.
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Public urged to aid early store closing movement
The Twentieth Century Assembly Knights of Labor met at 408 Spruce Street with clerks from city shops. They admitted fifteen new candidates and elected delegates to seek newspaper help and ask the public not to buy from stores refusing to close at 6:30 p m. Three delegates were chosen to attend the Jeasup convention on Oct 15. the assembly meets next Thursday.
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Parnell Memorial Procession in Glasnevin Draws Thousands
Dusix Oct 7 crowds mark the anniversary of Charles Stewart Parnell's death with mass attendance and a long funeral procession from St Stephen's Green to Glasnevin. Notable attendees include J H Parnell and William Redmond, with dozens of bands and wreaths from Ireland, America, and other lands.
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Welsh concert tour charms Wales with Kaisor and Kaiser stars
John H Blackwood business manager for Haydo Evans Cambro American concert company notes immense success in Wales. Julian Allen violin and Sadie Kaiser soprano receive overwhelming praise with frequent encores. Morien lauds Miss Kaiser after Trebarris concert. Kaiser writes first page letter, fifth in series.
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Dr J B Crawford Dies Sudden in Harveys Lake
Wilkes-Barre Pa Oct 7 Dr J B Crawford aged 70 a leading physician in this region died suddenly today at his summer mansion at Harveys Lake twelve miles from the city He was surgeon general of the Fifty second regiment in the late war and descended from an old revolutionary stock He was a classmate of Senator David in college
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West Side Men to Organize Young Men's Institute Branch
Preliminary steps are taken to form a West Side branch of the Young Men's Institute. A group met at John Boyle O'Reilly council on Lackawanna avenue to hear Attorney ML A. McGinley speak on the Institute's aims. A further meeting will form a temporary organization.
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Welsh Concert Tales of Pontypridd and Hen Wlad
Special correspondence from Pontypridd recounts a Welsh concert with a Welsh hymn in place of God Save the Queen and a tale that Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau was written near the site of the County Hotel. The writer notes rain in Wales, language efforts, and a lively concert scene with U K visitors.
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Favorites' Bad Day in Gentlemen's Driving Club Races
Outsiders win key events as favorites underperform in a snow-tinged Saturday meet. Beauty J defeats Fred and WFL HL in 300 class heats. Fanny Blair beats Duke in 240. Blue defeats Little Agnes in 280. Alex Dunn's Fred takes road race over Dan Hall.
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Choral Concert Advantage Laurel Hill Park Festival
Choirmasters announce a large benefit concert at Frothingham to aid the Cymric association. Mendelssohn Choral Society and several local groups led by J T Watkins will perform with noted soloists and the Boston Ladies Symphony orchestra, aided by the White Orchestra of the Frothingham. Seat tickets go on sale tonight.
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Orders for Thirteenth Regiment to Binghamton Parade
The Thirteenth Regiment officers plan a trip to Binghamton for tomorrow’s parade and the corner stone laying of the Commercial Travelers' home. Staff and city companies assemble at the armory at 6 o clock, with North End and West Side at Lackawanna station 8:45. Company G Montrose meets at Alford. Company E reports at station if transport arrangements from Honesdale are ready. Departure will be at night marching order unless weather threatens, when rubber blankets are carried in a shoulder roll.
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Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania
Wasniroror reports for eastern Pennsylvania forecast shows a fair start on Monday with showers possible Monday night or Tuesday. Warm spell expected Monday after a colder Tuesday with winds shifting south.
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