Hearing resumes in South Royalston incendiary case
At Athol Mass on April 3 the district court continued the sixth day of the South Royalston incendiary trial. Fred A Knight faced charges of inciting and procuring the burning of his livery stable on October 19. Government witnesses were examined in the forenoon, defense witnesses in the afternoon, and Judge Field ended with a summary finding no probable cause for further examination, releasing Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol
Mass
South Royalston
District Court
Fred A. Knight
Stafford
Field
Gloucester man fined for keeping house of ill fame
In Gloucester on April 3 William E was fined 875 and sentenced to eight months in the house of correction for keeping a house of ill fame and appealed. The cases of Nan Woodman Richard Lacouse Laura A Sargent Maud Temple and Addie Holbrook charged with keeping common nuisances were postponed until next week. One hundred seventy eight constables were appointed to assist the officers. Liquors were seized this afternoon on the premises of Joanna Prior 201 Mainstreet. Mayor Parsons ordered to lock up every intoxicated person on streets without partiality. As fast as rum sellers are convicted owners of the tenements are dealt with according to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loucester
Mass
William E, Small
House of Correction
Nan Woodman
Richard Lacouse
Laura A. Sargent
Maud Temple
Addie Holbrook
Joanna Prior
Mainstreet
Parsons
Birmingham merchants blame Britain for trade loss over China dispute
In Birmingham on April 3 merchants and manufacturers decry the British government's lack of energy in safeguarding interests tied to the French dispute with China. They argue France's stance on lead as contraband of war and the Glenroy seizure shifted a vast ammunition trade from England to the United States and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
China
Glenroy
England
United States
Germany
Salvation Army Captain's farewell meeting in Malden hall
Capt. Taylor held his last Malden meeting in Schwartz hall after the proprietor refused further use due to disturbances. He moved to Lynn and hired Lincoln hall, planning to convert sinners into a large army. He said Lieut. Hallelujah Emma, expelled, wished to rejoin and he would try her again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mass
Taylor
Salvation Army
Schwartz Hall
Lynn
Lincoln Hall
Hallelujah Emma
Boiler Explosion At Scipio Sawmill Kills Four In Fire
A boiler in David Hulse’s saw mill near Scipio exploded causing a deadly disaster. Eugene Cleaver was killed instantly. Albert Hulse, 26, died at midnight from a crushed skull. Martin Hulse died this morning from a skull injury. David Hulse, 63, proprietor, was severely burned with a broken leg and hip and is not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Scipio
David Hulse
Eugene Cleaver
Albert Hulse
Martin Hulse
Copyright League appeals for international copyright action
The American Copyright League issued an address to the public denouncing the injustice faced by native and foreign authors due to the lack of an international copyright. It urges people to press the forty-ninth congress for favorable action. Signers include Bishop Potter E C Stedman Parke Godwin Edward Eggleston Thorndike Rice Rev Robert Collyer Charles Dudley Warner and John Bigelow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amerian Copyright League
Bishop Potter
E. C. Stedman
Parke Godwin
Edward Eggleston
Thorndike Rice
Robert Collyer
Charles Dudley Warner
John Bigelow
Good Friday Observed in Baltimore With Post Office Open
In Baltimore on Good Friday services were held across most churches and official business closed except the post office. Mechanical work stopped and thousands gathered at bulletin boards for updates on General Grant's condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Grant
Robbers Slay Farm Owner After Raid Near Lancaster
Early today three men forced entry at Jacob Miller’s farmhouse eight miles west of Lancaster. Miller resisted and died in a struggle when shot by one intruder. The trio stole $600, then fled after raiding several other houses. Authorities search for suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster, O
Jacob Miller
Here
Miller
Death by Own Action in New York Prominent Wall Street Figure
Darius W. Lawrence, formerly a stock exchange member and well known on Wall Street, died in Hahnemann Hospital on April 3 from cutting his throat with a razor. He sought treatment for chronic alcoholism and was active in Masonic circles as a member of Palestine commandery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Darius W. Lawrence
The
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Hahnemann Hospital
Lawrence
Palestine Commandery
Senate adjourns as reforms target southern offices
Washington April 3 The senate adjourns and in a few days delegations will cease to fill the white house The president will have time for office business and minor appointments The republican senate aims to avoid removing party officers during recess while planning future confirmations The south sees changes amid Mahone influence and post offices to be cleaned. Secretary Whitney removes Commodore Mayo at Norfolk navy yard, replaced by Truxton. The president seeks to remove corrupt officeholders in the south, while senators prefer recess changes. John R Garrison and John S McCalmont appointed to treasury posts. J Colman takes agriculture role. debt figures and other administrative moves noted. The naval query over Dolphin commission and Kane inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Washington
Senate
White House
Sumner
Internal Revenue Collectorship
Indianapolis
Internal Revenue
South
Virginia
Mahone
Whitney
Mayo
Commodore Truxton
Rome
N. Y
Warner Miller
Roach
Chandler
Aspinwall
Kane
Galena
Nancy
Louisiana
Jonas
New Orleans
Badger
John R. Garrison
the Treasury
Tarbell
John 8. McCalmont
Pennsylvania
Customs
Johnson
District of Columbia
United States
J. Colman
Commission of Agriculture
Treasury
Tient
Sagadhoc Nation
Land Office Suspends Final Action in Western Entries
The General Land Office orders final action suspended on all public land entries west of the first guide meridian and other western regions, including Colorado except Ute lands, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, and portions of Minnesota east of certain indemnity lines. Also suspended are timber culture and desert land entries not yet examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
General Land Office
Land Office
Kansas
Range
Nebraska
Colorado
Ute Reservation
New Mexico
Montana
Wyoming
Nevada
Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chicago, Minnesota and Manitoba
Grant in Weakness As Morphine Aids Sleep
Reportage from New York on April 3 4 shows Col Fred Grant anxiously watching his father Gen Ulysses S Grant weaken but receiving comforting bulletins. Visitors include Astor Drexel Collis and Fish while Dr Shrady and Dr Douglas stay on duty through night. A dramatic 4 AM button saves Grant prolonging life and prompting speculation on a Washington funeral if death comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grant
Col
Fred Grant
Shredy
Gen. Grant
Douglas
John Jacob Astor
A. J. Drexel
Philadelphia
P. Collis
Tiffany
Hamilton Fish
Newman
Senator Chaffee
Don Cameron
Mr. Chaffee
John W. Vrooman
State Senate
Isas
Sarady
Washington
Thirty-Second Annual Meeting of Middlesex County Teachers
The Middlesex County Teachers Association opened its 32nd annual meeting in Huntington hall Lowell with about 1000 attendees. W H Lambert welcomed by Mayor Noyes, officers nominated, resolutions prepared, and notable talks on penmanship affecting primary schooling. Sessions included factory tours and papers on elementary and high school curricula. The convention adjourned at 5 15 P M with plans for next year in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County Association
Lowell
Middlesex County Teachers’ Association
Huntington Hall
W.H. Lambert
Malden
Noyes
C. W. Burbank
J. 8
Barrell
Cambridge
R.A. Rideout
Everett
Dame
Medford
Mr. Warren
Newton
Joshua H. Davis
Somerville
George E. Nichols
Mary L. Pratt
Maulden
Andrew J. Bennett
Laura E. Lee
Georges. Conley
Shagergy
G. F. Fletcher
Marlboro
Ellen Hyde
Framingham
A. J. Harwood
J. W. McDonald
Stoneham
G. A. Southworth
H. W. Whittemore
Waltham
G. E. Gray
United States to Protect Transit and Americans in Isthmus
Despatches from Washington detail U S forces to cooperate in securing free transit and protecting American life and property across the Isthmus. Reinforcements, including marines, are dispatched to Aspinwall as orders specify noninvolvement in Colombian politics and strict focus on restoring uninterrupted transit and safeguarding citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senor Becerra
United States of
Colombia
Goruiva
Panama
United States
Colon
Buena Ventura
Whitney
James E. Jouett
New Orleans
Tennessee
Pensacola
Pla
Swatara
Alliance
Galena
Aspinwall
New York
City of Para
Guatemala
T. B. Bunting
Fenian aid reported in Manitoba border crisis
A Winnipeg dispatch says Riel’s forces have grown to about 1900 men with six cannons including 760 Indians and that a prisoner release occurred for a brother. Fenian sympathizers in New York and Chicago plan support, while Winnipeg reports wire taps and fears of Battleford’s fate as troops converge toward Fort Qu’Appelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
Minn
Winnepeg
Battleford
William Howie
Higch Bluff
Battoche Crossing
Riel
James Payne
George Applegrath
Niel
Rio
New York
The
Morning Journal
British Columbia
Fenian Brotherhood
Louis Riel
John McCafferty
No. 1
West
United States Army
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
St. Louis
Wwaka
Dubuque
Sioux City
Grand Forks
Leadville
Denver
Chevyenne
Minneapolis
Total
Buel Stebellion
Cnicaco
Manitoba
Dominion
Winnipeg
Humboldt
Clark
Fort Arthur
Middleton
Ft. Qu’Appelle
Final Report of Sprague Estate Trustee Receipts and Payments
Zachariah Chafee, trustee for the Sprague estate, has issued a lengthy creditor statement detailing his account from December 2, 1873, to August 30, 1884. The report spans 122 closely printed pages and highlights a section on receipts and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Zachariah Chafee
Sprague
Amasa Sprague
William Lao
Baltic
Hmoyt Sprague & UG
Perkins Sheet Iron Co
Wilcox C & S Engine Co
Chafee
Cranston
Ceanave Etek Astvee
S'C
Sdoe Ae
Dee
Optblc
Ls Cachcwir Cena Steveweise Resuce
St Cranston Print Works
Natick
Gotate i
Augusta
United States Flex Manufacturing
Oco
Irs
Fanny Sprague
Cresss
Mary Sprague
Corn Gocoude
C.deesscc
Secexvccsscoseses
Prague M. M. Company
Comstceck Foundry Company
Fyrst Street
Oasis
Wight
Tillinghast & Co
Baltic Mill
Hillwood
Minis Ood
Ntick
Sebo YY Taccipin
Isi
Covesens Cuestcee
Cebaecdeiecdin Ciuconsche
Tremont Street Through Time from Country Homes to Business Blocks
A detailed retrospective on Tremont Street from Court to Boylston, Boston, tracing the shift from 1800 rural dwellings and gardens to today’s dense business blocks. It cites landmarks such as the Haymarket Theatre, St Pauls church, Temple, the Swan estate, Washington Garden, and Parker’s, noting how land sales, renovations, and rail traffic transformed the street and city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Tremont Street
Court
Boylston Streets
Hoss Shay
Boylston
Winter and
Tremont
Phillips
Amos Lawrence
West
Boston
West Street
Webb
Mason Street
Hatch
Haymarket
Joseph Head
Boylston Street
Boyllston Street
Heud
Masonic Temple
Tcouro
Cape
Lafayette
America
Lafayette Place
Swan Estate
Swan House
City Point
Ballard, Cole and Thompson
Temple Place
St. Pauls Chapel
Winter Street
St. Paul Block
United States
Earl Percy
John Andrews
Hamilton Place
Music Hall
Massachusetts Bank
Bromfield Street
School Street
Burnham
Harvey D. Parker
Burial Ground
Court Street
Massachusetts Historical Society
Powell
Royal Custom House
Republic
Louis XIV
United States of America
Hancock
Washington
Thomas B. Curtis
Harrison Gray Otis
Daniel Webster
Giralda Opens in Boston A Dull Opera Night
Review of Giralda at the Globe finds it a stale affair. Adolphe Adams score cited as banal and mismatched to lyrics. Cast performances noted as competent but uninspired. Headlines also announce upcoming shows, including Lend Me a Dollar at Bijou and Michael Strogoff at Howard Atheneum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giralda
Paris
Boston
Adolphe Adam
Globe
Miss Almar
William Carroll
Bijou
S. N. Hunter
Spencer Harrison
F. M. Kendrick
Sedley Brown
Emily Stowe
Helen Sedgwick
Viola Randall
Louise Balfe
Park Theatre
Union Square Theatre Company
New York
Sarah Jewett
Maude Harrison
J. H. Stoddart
J. E. Whiting
E. L. Tilton
Thomas K. Morris
Denman Thompson
Joshua Whitcomb
Boston Theatre
Boston Lodge of Elks
Mechanics’ Hall
Howard Atheneum
Michael Strogoff
J. H. Haverly
Mlle. Cornallis
Signor Couli
Fri. Brandt
Frs
Martinez
Herr Schots
Herr Koegel
Herr Standigl
Tannhhauser
Fidelis
Orpheus
Charles Barron
Boston Museum
Arbitration committee guides early baseball pact changes
Philadelphia April 3 The baseball arbitration committee met with members from National League American Association and Eastern League. Key actions include reinstating players, correcting a clerical blacklist error, and amending the signing date to Oct 20. The Western League gains protection under the national agreement and plans to publish a national agreement book next year. The Quaker City club may move to Wilmington to join the Eastern League as Baltimore is not granted an eastern club. Dartmouth Ball Club prepares for games against the Beacons and Bostons despite campus snow. Results listed from yesterday include Baltimore Buffalos and Philadelphia Philadelphias victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baseball Arbitration Committee
N. E. Young
Washington
John B. Day
New York
John J. Rodgers
H. D. McKnight
Pittsburg
William Barnie
Baltimore
O. P. Caylor
Cincinnati
H. H. Diddlebock
George M. Bullard
Newark
Michael Scanlon
Trenton
P. C. Larkin
John Kozler
Rock Island
McKnight
Messrs. McKnight
Rodgers
Scanlan
American Association
H. H. Diddleback
Messrs
Young
Diddleback
Caylor
Bullard Day
Barnie
H. W. Lucas
St. Louis
Dunlap
Shaeffer Et al
Quaker City
Wilmington
Del
Dartmouth
Dartmouth Baseball Club
John Prentice Tucker
Boston
Bostons
Union Athletic Grounds
New England Polo League finishes season standings
The New England Polo League schedule is complete except for two games at Salem. Salem claims the championship with Somerville in second, Taunton third, followed by Waltham Cambridge and Brockton in order. The league has kept its membership intact and maintained precise adherence to the schedule despite rival associations’ delinquencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Polo League
Enlland
Salem
Salems
Somervilles
Tauntons
Walthams
Cambridges
Brocktons
Removal of cattle sheds at Waltham quarantine stopped
Washington ordered halting of dismantling at the United States quarantine station in Waltham. About seven sheds have been removed, with locals opposing the site as a danger to the water supply and hindrance to growth. The Fitchburg railroad favors land improvement, and the board of trade resolution supporting removal has been sent to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
United States
Washington
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Jonson
Thezun
Waltham Board of Trade
Baltimore’s federal offices and political squalls mix
The report notes Secretary Lamar’s Mississippi invitee Mrs. E V D Miller to be private secretary and her acceptance. It mentions Gov Adams of Nevada not signing the anti treating bill yet its law by imitation. It condemns asking a friend to take a drink and records New York postmasters sending congratulations to Mr Pearson while opposing Cleveland in campaigns. The piece ends by advertising Jackson & Co Boston as fashionable hat dealers with spring novelties in silk, Derby, and Dunlap hats for gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dude Canes
W. A. Mestayer
Mestayer- Vaughn
Globe Theatre
Boston
We, Us & Co
We. Us & Co
Baltimore
Lamar
E. V. D. Miller
Adams
Nevada
Pearson
New York
Cleveland
Jerusalem
Philadelphia Record
Jackson & Co
Tremont Street
Dunlap
Curtis Pavis
THOS
McMullen & CO
Messrs
Raymond & Fox
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Mear
Washington St
Advan
Ston
Iysand
Boston Weekly Post
Osly— Bt
Allands
Cooney
A. FP. Moore
TRE Contents
Telegraph and Mail
Rhod Island
Kansas City
Chisis EV
France
M.de Freycinet
Republican Revue
Presiden Grevy
MM. Spuller
Leopold
M. Ferry
Grevy
M. Spuller
M. Rerry
M. Roechefort
M. de Freyceneit
M. Bireson
Council of Ministers
M. Constans
James L. Claghorn
Robert Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Gloucester
Williamsport
Susquehanna
Pine Creek
Blackwells
Lockhaven
Pirgseuc
Singer, Nimick & Go
P L. Kimberly & Co
Greenville
Lancaster
Mary Wadders
Montreal
Grand Trunk Railway Company
G. O. Yayior
Hrepublican
Eic
Utah
Apostle Cannon
Renest
Charles Chesley
New Hampshire
Garland
Chesley
Treasury Department
Department of Justice
Court of Claims
Treasury Matters
Exchange National Bank of
Norfolk
Naval Matters
Jouett
Iverson
Naval Examining Board
B. H. McCalla
Teachers IN Council
Hahnemann Medical Colege
Calumet and Hecla
Lake Superior
John Bron
August Christmann
Moody and Sankey
Auisitors
West Virginia
Ohio
Palestine
Texas
Albert Nichols
Thomas Lloyd
Zach Foster
Nichols
Lloyd
Foster
Sidney Price
South America
I. G. B. Siegert & Ons
T. B
J. R. Barnos
Republic of Central America
Honduras
Salvador
Kuiggua
Costa Rica
Barrios
Mineriar
United States Navy Yards
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Vermont
City of
Para
Annapolis
Acapulco
Charles Heywood
H. G. Ellsworth
J. H. Ogden
A. C. Meeker
O. C. Berryman
T. G. Fillete
Louis A. Fagan
Navy Department
Odore Chandler
John H. Sherwood
Sheridan Shook
Wm. D. Garrison
Byron D. DeWolf
Samuel J. Swan
Henry Day
Lord, Day & Lord
Kings County Supreme Court
Scoviland Day
Osman Digna
Suakim
Graham
Wolseley
Tama
Lamas
McNeill
Zareba
Handoub
Tamai
Howard Cooper
Miss Gray
Cooper
Gotham Gleanings
Gas Consumers’ Association of
State of
Maitoba
Hiel
Waitis Avenue
Susan Howard
Baltimore Street
Wiesenfeld & Co
Bendheim, Brothers & Co
Cigear
E. Langfeld & Co
Exeter
N. H
Milton Reed
S. M. Davis
Portsmouth
John Marston
Hampton
Urica
Quebec
Court of Review
Casault
Caron
Bourgeois
Francois L. Heureux
Pagean
Heureux
Wibhat
Scollay Square
King’s Chapel
NEW England Notes
George M. Hanson
Democrats
Calais
Clarence Hale
Cowles Paper Company
Unionville
Conn
Peter Kehoe
Jace W. Ash
Steuben
Cas
Thorndike Hotel
Ygud
Sporting Matters
New England
Baltimores
Buffalos
Philadelphias
Brown University
New Yorks
Monitors
Waterbury
Metropolitans
Waterburys
Washington—Nationals
Brooklyns
Strela Samide
Sca
Massachusetts League
Stars
Dorchester Yacht Club
Lab House
Harrison Square
T. Packard Freeman
Luther D. Shepard
Charles H. Whiting
Henryb. Callender
Samuel G. King
Hartford Davenport
W. H. L. Smith
Charles H. Nute
Coolidge Barnard
Regatta
Louis M. Clark
Erastus Willard
Henry B. Callender
George S. Forbush
William P. Fowle
House Committee
H. B. Alden, Jr
William H. Besarick
William O. Gay
Frederick Gray
Alfred A. Nickerson, Jr
George I. Robinson, Jr
W. A. Underwood
William 8. Wheeler
Dorchester
Fred T. Clayton
Chelsea
Charles A. McManus
Albert P. Thayer
Edmund H. Tarbell
Jamaica Plain
E. Rockwood Tilton
Roxbury
Worcester
New England Association
W. S. Sperry
Sportsmens Club
H. W. Eager
W.S. Perry
H. Allen
Brockton
C. F. Stark
O. R. Dickey
Gardiner
Auguasta
Lizzie Huntington
Storer
Lizzie
Boston Fuse
Ag Oea
Wanees Weiner Pest
Post Publishing Co., Publishers
Washington Street
Phillip Prazer
H. B. Spitz
T. P. Spitz
A. Spitz
George J. Spitz
A. P. Mark
Missouri
Lexington
Waverly
Misouri Pacific Railroad
Sedalia
Labette
Massachusetts
Springfield
Westfield
Huntington
Boston and Albany
Albany
Bliss
Grover
Ager
Vittsfield
Kentucky
Rowan County
Political Porridiie
Kukas’s
Eease Cee
Qyhe
Everybody Jandressine
Hibex
Semple
Havana
Fairbanks
Exchange Street
Spitz Bros. & Mark
Bedford Street
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