Taber Charges Police Payoffs In Massive Bribery Claim
New York April 5 Henry M Taber foreman of the March grand jury alleges 7 to 10 million dollars yearly skimmed from gambling dens saloons concert halls and houses of ill repute and paid to the police department from the superintendent to patrolmen He cites fear of bodily harm and possible assassination by witnesses while Byrnes Williams and Murray deny the charges.
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New York
Byrnes
Williams
Murray
Aber
Champion Sneak Thief Faces Trial In London
John Hart, arraigned at the Central Criminal Court for a Feb 29 attempt to steal £20000 in securities from the London and Westminster Bank Lothbury branch, pleaded guilty with sentence deferred. Hart, tied to multiple robberies, is linked to Joseph McDonald alias Leroy aka Joe Burton, a Boston native famed as a top sneak thief.
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John Hart
Lothbury
London & Westminster Bank
Central Criminal Court
Hart
New York
Joseph McDonald
Leroy
Joe Burton
Rogues
Boston
Charles Harris
Pratt
New England
Elmira Reformatory
Chicago
Fall River
Feigel
Syrnes
Frankfort
Blizzard Slams Northwest With Eight Foot Drifts
The April storm lashed Miller South Dakota and Aberdeen with heavy snow and rain. Drifts reached eight feet, hundreds of cattle perished or stranded, a freight train stalled, and rail lines remain badly tied up as vast snow blocks country roads.
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St. Pann
Miller
South Dakota
Aberdeen
Brockton Labor Army Demonstration Draws 600 Unionists
In Brockton on April 5, local unions of the American Federation of Trades staged a six hundred strong demonstration downtown. George Astill chaired the meeting and introduced President Samuel Gomprrs who spoke for about two hours on general matters. Secretary Skelington urged shoemakers to act, and the crowd compared favorably with a prior turnout for General Master Workman Pondearly.
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Brockton
American Federation of Trades
George Astill
Samuel Gomprrs
Skelington Soowce
Pondearly
Lynn Firemen Hurt In Chemical Engine Incident
Two Lynn firemen were seriously injured when a chemical engine tank exploded on Munroe Street. Driver William Martin sustained head injuries from a flying cap fragment and John M. Sullivan was struck by debris. damage was minor and insured.
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Munroe Street
William Martin
John M. Sullivan
Stewart Street
Northhampton in gloom after tower fire
In Northampton on April 5 an electric light station caught fire from a gasoline torch in the tower around 10 PM. Flames were quickly extinguished but water damage may be heavy and dynamos were damaged leaving the city in darkness for the rest of the night.
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Northampton
Fight for Rhode Island election reform and gubernatorial fight
Providence April 5 Special to the Post The Democracy of little Rhody face a desperate battle against a well funded Republican corruption effort estimated up to 200000 dollars to sway votes and defeat the Australian ballot The Democrats expect to win the State ticket and Assembly despite the odds Republicans hope for a sweep but insiders admit the State ticket is a toss up The contest has seen unity and active campaigning with emphasis on party discipline and support from the Post
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Little Code
Owen
State Committee
Post
Goodwin
Republican State Committee
Two Great Names Hear Holman Speak in Two Cities
C Vey Holman addressed large audiences in Manville and Central Falls tonight. He spoke on tariff reform in English or French as needed. His attack on the Republican administration drew enthusiastic applause and cheers for Cleveland and Russell.
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C. Vey Holman
Manville
Central Falls
Cleveland
Russell
Devastating Gun Cotton Factory Explosion In St Ferrerspura
A massive blast at the State factory for smokeless powder in St Ferrerspura on April 5 destroyed the gun cotton storehouse and reduced the building to splinters. All nine workers inside were killed, five nearby workers injured, and shock waves toppled distant houses and shattered windows. Authorities suspect negligence as the cause since all in the gun cotton area perished.
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St. Ferrerspura
Private lecture for men by Dr. Greene in Boston
A men only lecture by Dr. Greene of 34 Temple place Boston is announced for Wednesday evening April 6 at 8 o'clock in Tremont Temple. The talk will be illustrated by dissolving views and cover private topics men should understand. Admission is free to all parts of the house.
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Temple Place
Boston
Tremont Temple
Illustrated lecture on the German Emperor at Boston Theatre
For the boys of Boston no more interesting entertainment has been provided this year than the illustrated lecture on the German Emperor and the German army by Mr. Edmund Hudson at the Boston Theatre next Sunday evening.
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Boston
Edmund Hudson
Boston Theatre
Deputy Sheriff Davis Dies at 65 in Wakefield
Deputy Sheriff Charles H. Davis died at his home in Wakefield today of consumption. He was 65 years old and leaves a family.
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Wakefield
Charles H. Davis
Foolish Pillbustering in the National House
In Washington on April 5 the House debated free wool limits with frequent clashes over debate time. McMillin and Burrows led a series of votes, tellers, and recess calls as members argued over limiting discussion and the motion to strike wool from the bill. The session ended with adjournment as the conflict set to continue tomorrow.
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McMillin
House
Burrows
Yeas
Tennessee
Michigan
Mr. McMillin
Mr. Burrows
Mr. Payne
New York
Miller
Wisconsin
Messia
Dingley
Merlin
Payne
Speaker
Committee On Ways and Means
Crisp
Mr. Arrows
Centleman
Committee On Rules
Senate debates Army officers as Indian agents
The Senate took up the Indian appropriation bill to decide on Dawes's motion to strike the assignment of army officers to Indian agent duties amid Hawley’s civilian appointment amendment. Pettigrew urged striking the provision, while Manderson supported assigning vacancies. Cullom opposed, arguing officers are ill suited. Dawes urged removing the army officer clause. The session adjourned after brief replies.
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Senate
Mr. Dawes
Hawiey
Pettigrew
Deeming Attacks Guards After Courtroom Exposure
Deeming the wife killer was paraded in the Melbourne jail courtyard with twenty inmates. Identified by fifty two acquaintances under many aliases, he suddenly lunged at officers, struck one severely, and was subdued by guards who escorted him back to his cell amid a tense scene and a case watch to prevent self harm.
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Melbourne
Deeming
Train Crash at West Acton on Fitchburg Line
A morning wreck at West Acton involved Express freight 67 colliding with local freight 191 causing the caboose and ten cars to be demolished and Engine 196 to be damaged. A boy in the local caboose was badly injured and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Cause appears to be poor brakes. express had a flag but the other train’s brakes failed. Express speed about twenty mph with little train delay.
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Ayer
West Acton
Fitchburg
Massachusetts General Hospital
Quiet restored in Argentina says Buenos Ayres cable
A Paris cable from Buenos Ayres to the Argentine legation reports that calm has returned and fears over the revolution have disappeared.
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Paris
Buenos Ayres
Loyal Democrats Rally Against Hill Politics in Buffalo
A large Buffalo Music Hall gathering protests the February snap convention. Mayors, speakers, and a Western New York Democratic bloc condemn Hill and push for Grover Cleveland. Resolutions vow party loyalty, oppose man controlled by Hill, and pledge support for Syracuse convention and national ticket.
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Music Hall
Bishop
New York
Syracuse
Hill
Durhamseral The Nations Unrest in Durham Mines
London reports a deplorable scene in the Durham mining district with terrorism and coercion amid a prolonged strike. Flooded mines, ventilation delays, and intimidation keep men from pumping and maintaining shafts as Hartlepool acts to relieve destitute families through immediate relief works.
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London
Durham
Castleden
Matthew Stevenson
Stevenson
Hartlepool
Steinitz teaches the Boston Chess Club a lesson
World champion William Steinitz baffles Boston players with calm, unreadable play as he conducts daily challenges. He remains silent amid the crowd, his face unmoved, while he tests new moves in quick games against H Sargent and others. A series of rapid matches and parlor games is planned, with around twenty opponents expected to face him on Fast Day.
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Boston Chess Club
William Steinitz
H. Sargent
Winslow Will Reveals Vast New York Estate
John F Winslow of Monitor fame leaves an estimated 3 to 4 million dollars in a Surrogate Court will. The bulk goes to widow Harriet W Winslow and their daughter plus an adopted son, with trusts to keep family intact. Named bequests include the American Bible Society 10000 and multiple family members, churches, a cemetery plot, and regional properties in Poughkeepsie Englewood and Hyde Park Road.
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N. Y
John Fr. Winslow
Monitor Fame
Harriet W. Winslow
American Bible Society
Presbyterian Church
B. Wheeler
Hannah C. Wetherell
Augustus C. Winslow
Howard C. Winslow
Mary Winslow Dwight
N. J
Wood Cliff
Winslow
Hyde Park Road
Boodlers Go Under as City Votes Quietly in Elections
The April 6 municipal election in Catcano saw the heaviest turnout ever. Several aldermen tied to boodle charges were retired, including long time Council leader Alderman Cullerton who was defeated.
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Catcano
Cullerton
Revolution Reported in Hawaii by Cipher Message
San Francisco April 5 Admiral Brown at Honolulu said to have notified the Secretary of the Navy by cipher that a revolution is under way in Hawaii and requests instructions.
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Admiral Brown
Honolulu
Secretary of the Navy
Hawaii
Justice Lamar Dying Report from Washington
A Washington special to the Press says Justice Lamar is very weak and is believed by his friends to be dying. The report cites anonymous sources in explaining his declining condition and unresolved health concerns.
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New York
Washington
Justice Lamar
King seeks McCulloch view on silver coinage
Horatio King wrote last week asking Secretary McCulloch for his stance on free coinage of silver. McCulloch replies that Congress should delay action until it is necessary to decide how to secure a strong currency after national banks lose their role as banks of issue.
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Washington
Horatio King
the Treasury
McCulloch
Congress
Fire on British steamer Main forces beaching at Prin Bay
The British steamer Main from New Orleans to Liverpool caught fire. Captain Brown steered toward Faya reaching March 25 and beached at Prin Bay. Two hundred forty cattle, 112 bales of cotton, and 700 bags of cotton seed were saved. The vessel will be a total loss as it burns along its full length.
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Main
New Orleans
Liverpool
Brown
Faya
Prin Bay
Reed denies retirement plan in Newport statement
Ex-Speaker Reed, in Newport on April 5, denied reports he would retire from public service at term's end saying he had not heard the report himself.
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Newport
K. L
Reed
Cotton Picker timeline outpaces Morse and McCormick
The Cotton Picker reached perfection in under seven years, far quicker than Morse prolonged by the telegraph and McCormick with the reaper. The article notes rapid fund-raising at 31 Milk Street to market the machine and invites inspection of a full-size model.
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Angus Campbell
Morse
Congress
Campbell
McCormick
Milk Street
Glances at Our Solons Henry A Kimball of Northampton
Henry A Kimball a Northampton senator stands out on Beacon Hill this year described as medium height with dark hair and eye sharp features and a torn collar. A shrewd capable speaker he explains measures to minimize friction and is genial with colleagues often sought for after session chats. He is among the oldest general court members and long served on railroad committee in the House or Senate.
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Beacon Hill
Henry A. Kimball
Northampton
Mr. Kimball
Senate
Kimball
General Court
House
Burgess Circus Brings The Park Theatre to Life
The Neil Burgess Circus at Park Theatre delivers a novel stage realism with mechanical effects and a show within a show. It features Mrs Putty and Mr Putty in a rustic comedy, daring acts like Ouray’s Imperial Japanese acrobats, Judge brothers, Girard Leon, and Burgess with bareback riders. The Devil's chase finale wows in sulphurous blue light, signaling a major production worthy of the era.
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Park Theatre
Little Johnny
Burgess
Circus
Putfy
Joseph Palmer
Putty
County Fair
Daniel E. Boone
Mile
Carlotta
Ouray
Imperial
Apanese
Judge Brothers
Girard Leon
Miss Meers
Tom O’sianter
County Hall
Philadelphias Defeat Boston Blues 13 to 1
Paraperput April 6 reports the Philadelphias defeated the Boston Blues by thirteen runs to one. The game showed strong offense from the Philadelphias and a tough pitching performance securing the decisive win in Boston.
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Philadelphias
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