Death ride deaths raise storm over city transit
A boy named Willie Rohan was killed at Tremont and Hammond streets when a West End electric car struck him. The crowd decried the delay in freeing him, calling the accident a grade crossing horror. Eyewitnesses and neighbors mourned as officials offered little blame and residents urged reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Willie Rohan
Tremont
Hammond Street
Jacks
Lenox Street
Youne Rohan
Boston
Hohan
Patrick Hoff
Shea
Chinese Sunday school brings crowd to Berkeley Temple
At Berkeley Temple last night a mass meeting addressed the Chinese Sunday school issue drawing a large crowd. Speakers included William Lloyd Garrison, Miss Carter, Mr. Lee, Mr. Perkins, Mr. Tobey, and Mr. Avery, defending Chinese virtue and work while denouncing sensational criticism. A protest signed by eight ministers and 376 teachers was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Temple
House of Worship
William Lloyd Garrison
San Francisco
Boston
Miss Carter
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Lee
Instituthe
Mr. Perkins
Clarendon Street Baptist Sunday School
Appleton
Chandler
Berkeley
Warren Avenue
Tobey
Avery
Berkeley Temple Sunday School
Dr Greene's Grand Lecture in Tremont Tempe Tonight
Dr Greene presents a grand lecture this evening at Tremont Tempe at 3 oclock. Admission is free to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Greene
Tremont Tempe
Oase
Democratic Clubs Urge Unity to Save Liberty in 1892
The National Association of Democratic Clubs appeals to Democrats to organize through Democratic societies across neighborhoods states and the union to prevent a monopolist centralized government. It warns that Congress may tax and control but could also rob rights and livelihoods, urging timely primary societies and a Chicago meeting on June 21 to set the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnine Tay
National Association of Democratic Clubs
House of Resentatives
Congress
Mr. Jefferson
McKinley
National Democratic Committee
Jefferson
Chicago
Democratic Clubs
Bicycle Regiments Considered for U S Army
Special to the Post reports Secretary of War Stephen B. Elkins is weighing a plan to mount a regiment on bicycles for rapid cross country operations on the Western plains. General Miles supports the idea as feasible, while Colonel Albert A. Pope and Henry D. Hyde of Boston advocate bicycle mobility. War Dept now studying the scheme as pneumatic tires improve wheel usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Elkins
Miles
Albert A. Pope
Henry D. Hyde
Boston
South
Elkins
Pope
Philadelphia Tragedy Ends in Double Death and Flight
Mary Bennett was shot twice in the head and killed at her Philadelphia home by John Hartnett who then shot himself, injuring only slightly. Hartnett fled but was captured. the couple had been living apart after recent quarrels and a brief House of Correction intervention. He revisited the house five minutes before the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mary Bennett
John Hartnett
Hartnett
Republican Club April Dinner Speakers Named
The Massachusetts Republican Club announces speakers for its April dinner. Hon. Joseph N Dolph U S Senator from Oregon Theodore Roosevelt U S civil service commissioner John L Dodge president of the Harvard Republican Club and Hon. Thomas B Reed expected to attend if his congressional duties permit, as seems probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Joseph N. Dolph
United States
Oregon
Theodore Roosevelt
United States Civil Service
John L. Dodge
Harvard Republican Club
Harvard University
Thomas B. Reed
Death in Its Wake Kansas Tornado Left Scores of Victims
A Wichita dispatch details a devastating Kansas tornado that swept from Kiowa to Towanda and Florence, killing and injuring many. Victims include Anna Robins, Ford Maxwell, Ira Hixon, Jesse Wilkins, Mrs Wilkins, Mrs Tinney, Mrs West, and others. Homes, granaries, and stock were destroyed across Butler, Greenwood, Marion, Cowley, and surrounding counties.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Kiowa
South Haven
Sumner County
Muivahe
Towanda
Augusta
Butler County
Florence
Henry Goff
D. Smith
James Meherson
Cleveland Praised at Iroquois Club Banquet
S E Morse editor of the Indianapolis Sentinel lauded Mr Cleveland for clear public stands and leadership. He praised Cleveland as progressive yet principled, noting party duty, honesty, and a forward-moving Democratic path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Iroquois Club
S. E. Morse
Indianapolis Sentinel
Cleveland
Republic
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Portlands Atkinson Palace Car Tour To Public View
A special Atkinson Steel Car named a fireproof railway palace carried a Boston guest party to Portland for the opening of Atkinson House Furnishings quarters. Notables from Spaulding Co and Cushing firms toured the 80 000 square foot store, with flowers, banquets, speeches, and a harbor sail before returning by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Express
Atkinson Steel Car Company
Portland
Atkinson House Furnishing Company
Joel Fader
Hearn, Falk & Snow
Sidney Cushing
Cushing
Boston
Spaulding & Co
Katherine Mermet
Chandler
Byron A. Atkinson
Spalding
Petroleum V. Nasby
Echo
Edward L. Thayer
E. F. Burns
Mr. Fierce
Mr. Burlen
Mr. Hughes
J. 5. Keeler
The
Flerald
J. G. Chandler
News
D. A. Reidy
Record
C. P. Donahue
Pilot
Llewellyn Thayer
Post
Mr. Atkinson
Pierola Plot Sparks Peruvian Crisis In Iquique
From Iquique it is reported that ex president Pierola of Peru imported arms to raise an army against the government over lost provinces to Chile. Backed by M Dreyfuss, he aims to seize power as troops are sent from Yacna to quell the revolt. A second report says Ecuador rebels have seized the government steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Galves Toy
Iquique
Pierola
Peru
Chile
M. Dreyfuss
Yacna
Parting Sermon as Hugh Montgomery Leaves Woburn Church
The Rev. Hugh Montgomery preached his farewell at Woburn Methodist Church signaling the end of a three year pastorate. He may be assigned to Lowell next year. He reviewed his work and lamented limited temperance progress while claiming gospel intent in every sermon. He urged stronger support to close legalized dram shops and add souls to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesery
Hugh Montgomery
Woburn Methodist Church
Lowell
Montgomery
Woburn
Minister Whitelaw Reid Talks to Reporters in New York
Whitelaw Reid United States minister to France returns from Paris aboard La Champagne with wife and two children. He discusses reciprocity and extradition treaties and remarks on pork inspection loosening. He critiques President Harrison and comments on Republican prospects in the next campaign and his own potential future.
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France
New York
Harrison
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Paris
la Champagne
Reid
Congress
Mr. Reid
Newsp Per
Harri
Good Will Farm Industrial Building Association Formed
Portiano Maine April 3 The executive committee of the Commercial Travellers Association of New England met at the Preble House and formed a group named the Good Will Farm Industrial Building Association to build an industrial building for the Good Will Farm of East Fairfield. The project costs ten thousand dollars with J D Nichols as president L P Page as vice president D N Hardacker as treasurer and J J Lane as secretary A standing committee includes Frank Grover of Boston F C Bushnell of New Haven George Comstock of Bridgeport and Henry C Armstrong of Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portiano
Commercial Travellers’ Association of
Mason & Co Respond to Philadelphia Tin Plate Offer
George H. Mason & Co deny discrediting any tin plate offer and state they knew nothing of the Philadelphia firm at the time. They question how such an offer could exist and express belief that bright tin plate will be made in America in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
DANA
Helen E. Selden
Dane Sarsaparilla Co
Belfast
Maine
George H. Mason & Co
Blackstone Street
Philadelphia
America
Distinguished speakers at Lasell Auburndale April 3
Lady Henry Somerset and Miss Frances Willard addressed Lasell Seminary women in the school chapel. The text notes the popularity of No 8 Old State House in Boston as a translation HQ and offers tickets or drawing-room car seats for Short Line express trains and the Colonial Express between Boston and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburndale
Henry Somerset
Frances Willard
Lasell Seminary
Old State House
L. H. Palmer
Boston
Washington
Central Labor Union meets. endorses labor bills
The Central Labor Union convened at Type Hall with George Hussey backing stationary engineers licensing and a State printing bill. John Lennon warned a boycott if a city clothing firm refuses union terms. A monster mass meeting is set for Faneuil Hall with Sam Gompers present.
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Central Labor Union
Type Hall
George Hussey
Faneuil Hall
Sam Gompers
A. F. of L
Matthews
Joseph Barandas
Gas Light Company
Amalgamated Building Trades’ Council
Dees Island
G. Newman
J. P. O'Connor
L. C. Sullivan
Ells Memorial Hall
W. F. McCarthy
Cornice Makers’ Union
John B. Lennon
Andrew Golding
United Garment Workers
Old Colony
L. A
Kendrick
Carpenters’ District Council
Templar Hall
Westboro
Lynn
Amalgamated Carpenters’ Union
Journeymen Tailors’ Union
John J. Lennon
G. A. R. Hall
Blanchard and
Sias
Wells Memorial Hall
Joseph Barondas
Philip Highelear
New York
O'Connell Assembly
M. J. Bishop
Michael
O'Hare
Bunker Hill Lodge
Robbed Boston Schooner Stripped at Newport
The wrecking schooner A. C. Crandall of Boston, laid up in Newport, has been stripped of rigging and equipment by thieves. Captain Mitchell reports no clues and notes several similar thefts this winter.
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Newport
R. L
A. C. Crandall
Boston
Mitchell
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Weeks & Potter Co
M. J. McFadden
Washington ST
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Rose Hill
A. Tinney
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Bushnell
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J. O. Killian
Henry Willis
Jake Tins
George Bradfield
Lewisville
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Eggers
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J. W. Arnold
Atkinson
Ecuador
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