Galloped Arena Exhibition by Battery A at Riding Club
Battery A m v M V M held an horsemanship display at the new Riding Club corner Norway and Hemenway in Boston. The event featured saddle drill, jumping, tug of war, potato race, rough riding, standing riding, pyramid, bareback work, and a successful final performance judged by cheering guests. Notable riders included Corporals Sherburne Sturgis Rogers and Captain Patten.
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Light Artillery
New Riding Club
Norway
Hemenway Streets
Boston
Emery
W. Dabney
D. P. Rogers
R. B. Baker
W. S. Patten
N. G. Horton
C. M. Weld
W. R.peabody
E. B. Stanwood
W. R. Spring
A. Ames, Jr
A. J. Peters
Patten
J. H. Sherburne
E B. Barstow
Norman W. Cabot
P. P. Chase
F. E. Guptill
J. H. Sherburne, Jr
H. M. Adams
E. B. Barstow
N. W. Cabot
F. B. Guptill
C. Jackson
Corporal Sherburne
H. L. Rogers
H. W. Baker
Guptill
Putnam
Sherburne
Barstow
Chase
Rogers
C. R. Sturgis
William E. C. Rust
H.S. Hall
Bremer
R. Dexter
Morton Prince
Ed. ‘Wigglesworth
Shepard Brooks
A. C. Walworth
G. G. Crocker, Jr
T. Jefferson Coolidge
W. P. Mason
George Mixter
F. E. Peabody
G. W. Weld
Roger Walcott
T. J. Coolidge, Jr
J. S. Bigelow
F. 8. Curtis
C. W. Amory
Rs. Gordon Prince
E. Pierson Beebe
Bishop Lawrence
E.S. Draper
Aug. Hemenway
J. Murray Forbes
F. J. Amory
N. S. Bradley, Jr
Herbert Mason
M. B. Mason
James M. Crafts
Rex the St Bernard Saves Woman From House Fire
Mrs. William Hoar of East Boston and her dog Rex saved Minnie Leyden from a blaze at 220 Salem Street Malden yesterday afternoon. A wash boiler fire spread in a back room while naphtha clothes were drying. Rex pulled the woman to safety, and Hoar wrapped her in a rug to extinguish the flames. Hoar suffered a minor burn. Rex was hardly singed.
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William Hoar
Boston
Rex
Minnie Leyden
Samuel Richardson
Salem Street
Malden
Richardson
De Dion Motor Cars Ship Timelines Clarified
Kenneth A. Skinner refutes Boston delivery claims and states De Dion vehicles can be shipped in Paris immediately after order. He notes Boston samples available for rental by prospective buyers and outlines order via cable for three month delivery.
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Kenneth A. Skinner
Boston
Paris
Canadian Shooter Wins Grand American Handicap at New York
H D Bates of St Thomas Ontario, a relative unknown, captures the grand American handicap title in New York. The event carried 5555 in sweepstakes with 54 money prizes. Bates, who has only twice shot in pigeon tournaments, triumphed after a strong performance in the 25 thirds. The distribution of the purse favored top scorers with multiple shares for 24 and 23 kills as well.
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New York
H. D. Bates
St. Thomas
Ont
Phil Daly, Jr
Interstate Association
McGovern to Meet White in Six Round Featherweight Clash
Chicago April 6 Terry McGovern featherweight champion will move up a class to meet Tommy White 126 round champion in a six round bout set for April 17 at Tattersall's in this city.
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Chicago
Terry McGovern
Tattersall's
Tommy White
Boers Threaten Railroads Forcing Delayed Mail Sacks
Detached Boer horse detachments in the south and east of Bloemfontein threaten the Bloemfontein railroad while railway and wire communications remain functioning. General Gatacre vies to engage one force as Lord Roberts withholds pursuit to preserve cavalry and transport. Remount shortages and influx of new horses slow operations as observers find the Free State situation unclear.
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London
Bloemfontein
War Office
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Free State
Colonel Plumer Suffered Heavily Near Mafeking
London reports from Pretoria state Colonel Plumer died in fighting near Mafeking on April 2. Despatches claim his cavalry repulsed Boer attacks at Ramathlabama with twenty of his men killed and six captured. Prisoners included Captains Crewe and Duncan Robertson and staff officers. one officer named Cecil may not be Lord Salisbury's son.
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London
Pretoria
Plumer Su
Mafeng
Lorenzo Marquez
Mafeking
Plumer
Ramathlabama
Crewe
Duncan-Robertson
McLarenn Crewe
Cecil
Granville
Lord Salisbury
Lord Cecil
Dr Jameson Very Ill In Cape Town Arrival
Cape Town April 5. Dr Jameson the leader of the raid into Transvaal is very ill after arriving in the city.
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DR. Jameson
Cape Town
Transvaal
Boers Demand Surrender Near Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein dispatch reports Boer forces with three guns skirmishing near Bushman's Kop and aiming to sweep right of Bloemfontein. Telegraphs describe snipe attacks on patrols from Wepener and a signatory message from Banks, with Brabant’s force present and ready to oppose any Boer attack.
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London
Bloemfontein
The
Times
Bushman
Miller on Trial for Franklin Syndicate Swindle
Mrs. Catherine Moeser testified in Brooklyn today against William F. Miller for swindling investors in the Franklin Syndicate. She had invested $1000 and said Miller promised insurance against loss and gave her a receipt, which was read in court.
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New York
Catherine Moeser
Brooklyn
William F. Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Moeser
Miller
Naval appropriations list for public works by bureau
The naval appropriation bill assigns funds to public works at multiple bureaus of yards and docks. Allocations include Boston 868 300 New York 1 300 200 Mare Island 563 200 Puget Sound 206 165 and Norfolk 466 600 with dredging at Dry Tortugas 100 000 and Algiers dry docks 650 000.
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Washington
House
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Portsmouth
Boston
New York
League Island
Norfolk
Port Royal
Algiers
Mare Island
Puget Sound
Georgetown Defeats Cornell In Six Inning Game
Georgetown University beat Cornell 14 to 4 when call came after six innings. White pitched first three innings for Georgetown and puzzled Cornell hitters. Sanders was hit freely for Cornell and received ragged support.
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Washington
Cornell
Georgetown University
White
Sanders
Benny Yanger Stops Noel in Second Round at Tipton Slasher Card
Benny Yanger alias the Moton Slasher knocked out Frankie Noel of St Louis in the second round of a scheduled six round bout. The show featured seven bouts led by George Stead of Chicago defeating Walter Burgeo of Boston in a six round catch weight struggle.
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Chicago
Benny Yanger
Moton Slasher
Frankie Noel
St. Louis
George Stead
Walter Burgeo
Boston
Stead
Starving Army Faces Ponce Aid Effort
An announcement says the Porto Rican Benevolent Society will aid the poor of Ponce. The town is overwhelmed by starving and pauperized residents. The City Council plans to remove outside paupers and the station guard will bar new arrivals.
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Ponce
P. R
Porto Rican Benevolent Society
Burns Bests McGone in Six-Round Milwaukee Bout
Charley Burns of Cincinnati defeated Tom McCune of Detroit by decision after six rounds at the Milwaukee Athletic Club. Referee’s ruling drew sharp audience protest, with many shouting for a draw.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Charley Burns
Cincinnati
Tom McCune
Detroit
Milwaukee A. C
Queen Victoria Visits Dublin in Quiet Park Drive
Queen Victoria rode through Phenix Park and returned to the Viceregal Lodge for dinner. For the first time in 39 years the Queen slept on Irish soil, amid cheering crowds and orderly guards.
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Dublin
Victoria
Phenix Park
London
England
Brussels
Prince of Wales
Viceregal Lodge
Life Guards
The
Freeman's Journal
Ireland
John Redmond
Independent
Simentes
Duke of York
Patrick
Canal Treaty Debate Focuses On Hay Pauncefote Amendments
In Washington on April 5 the Senate, led by Senator Davis, debated the Hay Pauncefote treaty and the committee amendments for canal defense. Senator Lodge urged safeguards against future entanglements, while Senator Morgan argued neutrality best protects the canal’s security and utility.
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Washington
Davis
Senate
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Lodge
Morgan
House Republicans Convene On Puerto Rican Tariff Bill
In Washington April 5 a large House Republican conference met to decide on the Puerto Rican tariff bill. None of the seven original opponents attended as they stood by their earlier positions. The caucus after speeches decided to support the Senate bill in full.
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Washington
House
Hall of Representatives
Messrs. McCall
Mssachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Lorimer
Illinois
Heatvale
Minnesota
Crumpacker
Indiana
Lane
Iowa
Warner
Dewey visit undecided as Chicago committee to meet
Dewey reception committee in Chicago plans a Tuesday meeting to decide whether Admiral Dewey's May 1 visit should be celebrated or abandoned. Fundraising progresses while members debate whether the event should remain nonpartisan or carry political significance.
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Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Acksonville
Navy Lieutenant Alimore Cleared for Promotion
Washington April reports Lieutenant CG Alimore has successfully passed his examination for promotion to the next naval grade.
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Lomase T
Washington
CG Alimore
Suneuntary
Dewey Refuses Limited Answers on 1900 Presidential Run
Admiral Dewey dodges questions about running independently or meeting Grover Cleveland and William Whitney. He says he came to attend to the cancer and jokes about campaign management. The couple dines with Cassatts on Rittenhouse Square and stays in Philadelphia through tomorrow.
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Pennsylvania
Bryan
Grover Cleveland
William C. Whitney
Admiral Dewey
Dewey Candidacy Sparks Third Party Talk in Washington
Admiral Dewey declares himself a Democrat while en route to Philadelphia. Washington chatter grows about a possible third party as Republicans fault imperialism and tariffs and Democrats reject Bryan style instruction. Prominent figures like Depew and Cockran dismiss a Dewey bid without a party platform.
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Washington
Dewey
Philadelphia
McKinley
Soan
Porto Rico
Bourke Cockran
Bryan Declines Interview After Portland Speech
In Portland on April 5 W. J. Bryan spoke to about 6000 people focusing on money, trusts and imperialism. He refused to be interviewed about Dewey's candidacy for the presidency.
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Portland
Ore
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Accee
Dewey
Lynn Woman Anna Parker Faces Court After Note Debts
In Lynn April 5, Anna Parker, accused of obtaining money from lenders on notes, claims the funds went to pay back bills tied to her late mother’s sickness. Neighbors praise her intelligence and character, while lenders insist she appears clever and resourceful. Parker was bailed for $1000 to await court.
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Lynn
Anna Parker
Miama
Boston
Miss Parker
Essex County
Anna
Joseph F. Hannan
John Snell
Martin Lester
Senate Debates Quay Seating and Hawaii Bill Amendments
A Washington session covers Senator Gallinger opposing Mr. Quay’s seating, citing constitutional grounds, with the Senate advancing a bill on dutiable merchandise and Alaska code, and the House wrestling Hawaii territorial government with eight hour workday for postal clerks proposed by Senator Gear. The discussion includes labor, liquor, and land limits, and adjournments through the day.
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Washington
Senate
Kinger
N.H
Quay
Pennsylvania
Gallinger
Laredo
Eagle Pass
el Paso
Tex
Pettus
Hawaii
House
Mr. Gillet
Mass
J. Knox
R. Fitzgerald
Maine
Littlefield
Fitzgerald
Marlboro Clairvoyant Naganzi Held on Larceny Charge
Clarence Wayne Jr known as Lecomte Rae mond Naganzi the clairvoyant faced Judge McDonald in Marlboro on a $2000 larceny count. held in $3000 bond with continued hearing Saturday. Mrs Ellen A McKenna accuses him of taking $3500 for investment, claiming $10,000 was taken in three months from Marlboro. Mme Irene pleads for liberty, promising to pay back funds.
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Naganzi
Ellen A. McKenna
Windsor Hotel
Marlboro
Post
P. A. McKenna
Mme
Irene
Mme. Irene
Gleason House
Naanzi
Lynn
Clarence Wayne, Jr
Additional claimants surface in Charles L Davis estate dispute
Pittsburg report says Emma Grasgean Davis of Sheridan Wyoming and her daughter Emma Belmont of New York claim a share of the roughly $125,000 estate left by Charles L Davis to Margaret Shriver Simpson of Detroit. An attorney asserts a 1875 marriage at Essex Market Police Court, New York, and a later desertion with a daughter born.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslin
Margaret Shriver Simpson
Detroit
Emma Grasgean Davis
Sherdan
Wyo
Emma Belmont
New York
Davis
Essex Market Police Court
Button Your Overcoat Thirteen Cases Placed on D L List
Thirteen cases were placed on the danger list at City Hospital yesterday. All are medical cases, many suffering from distemper or grip, or have long been kept on the D L list. Doctors attribute the rise to weather causing carelessness and a general spirit of indifference about buttoning coats.
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Yesteray
D. L
Lawyer McLellan Dead at 59 Bay State Road
Arthur D. McClellan, a Suffolk bar member connected with Jarome Marble & Co., died yesterday morning at his residence 59 Bay State Road, marking a loss to the local legal community.
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Arthur D. McClellan
Suffolk
Jarome Marble & Co
Bay State Road
Express Thief Strikes On Congress Street
A leather valise marked A. J. Richmond Dedham was stolen yesterday afternoon at 5 30 from Parker's Dedham Express on Congress street. Contents unknown. The incident was reported to police headquarters.
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Parker
Dedham Express
Congress Street
A. J. Richmond
Dedham
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Freeman’s Journal
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