Scarce Republican Mayors and Frightful UK Rumors
Commentary notes few Republican Mayors and Governors. A Frenchman is said to have killed his wife to spare her from scandal, while five witnesses portray a trio as persecuted saints and label Walsh and Berdell as era’s chief liars. Despatches from the British Isles report ongoing fear of dynamite carriers and modern conspiracies resembling Guy Fawkes plots.
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5. W. Dorsey
Contractor Vaile
John W. Dorsey
Walsh
Berdell
British Isles
Guy Fawkes
Probability of Mason's pardon faces strong opposition
The pardon for Sergt. Mason is seen as unlikely and would test the president's resolve against widespread petition pressure from many supporters of the would-be assassin.
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Sergt. Mason
Yet More Arrests Urged in Carlton Case by Boston Detectives
A brief letter urges Boston detectives to arrest remaining African American residents in the Carlton case to end the ongoing agony quickly, suggesting immediate processing of those unnamed individuals.
Col Whiton elected superintendent of Deer Island institutions
Col John C Whiton was yesterday elected superintendent of institutions at Deer Island to succeed Col Underwood who retires after seven years of faithful service. The choice of Col Whiton secures a capable and experienced officer for the post.
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John C. Whiton
Deer Island
Underwood
Col. Whiton
Butler nomination chances settle by governor's stance
The Buffalo Courier notes Gov. Butler neither seeks nor intends the Democratic nomination, comparing his prospects to Susan B. Anthony's. The piece implies no further agitation is needed as the governor has signaled he would not accept the nomination.
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Buffalo Courier
Butler
Susan B. Anthony
Texas Siftings Tackles Prison Lease Scandals
The Texas Siftings, famed as a funny paper, is now pursuing serious reporting on fraud and bribery linked to leasing state prison convicts. Newspapers in reform efforts outpace clergy and police in exposing abuses and pursuing justice.
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Texas Siftings
Siftings
Texas Legislature
Chorus of growls as Cuban steamer ships Chinaman body home
Key West residents react to an incoming Cuban steamer that abandoned the body of a Chinese passenger in Havana en route to the Flowery Empire. The incident prompts calls to protest burial laws and even to burn copies of The Star Spangled Banner if a Chinaman cannot be buried decently in the United States.
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Key West
Havana
Dorsheimer Supports Cox in Speakership Plan
The Hon. William Dorsheimer M C now in New Orleans declares support for Mr. Cox as speaker. He travels with Hon. Charles Dana and they discuss the plan. It is possible Dorsheimer may switch to Randall if Cox withdraws, a move Dana would likely favor.
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William Dorsheimer
M. C
New Orleans
Mr. Cox
House of Representatives
Sun of
Charles A. Dana
Sun
Chas. A. Dana
Cox
Dorsheimer
Randall
Dana
Loftus argues Parnell not representative of Ireland
Mr. A Loftus Tottenham MP writes to the London Times accusing Mr Parnell of a numbers fallacy. He cites 88 Irish MPs in support and 65 against, 63 483 electors backing Parnell and 168 088 opposing, showing his Commons backing exceeds his Irish base. He notes only 37 percent of Irish MPs back Linn, representing about 27 percent of electors.
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A. Loftus Tottenham
Leitrim
London Times
Parnell
Ireland
House of Commons
House
Linn
Sumner Senate election corrected in Evening Transcript
The Evening Transcript wrongly stated Sumner was elected to the US Senate on April 24 1854 to fill Webster’s vacancy. In fact Sumner was elected by Massachusetts legislature in winter 1851 for six years starting March 4 1851 and seated December 1851.
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Evening Transcript
Charles Sumner
United States Senate
Daniel Webster
Willmoore
Summner
Massachusetts
Senate
Webster
Robert C. Winthrop
Briggs
Robert Rantoul, Jr
Beverly
Chicago Post Campaign Reactions Highlight Harrison Support
Commentary contrasts Chicago papers with the Times praising Mayor Harrison. It notes the bitter campaign, calls him honest and capable, and cites republican hatred as driving hostile coverage. The piece argues democracy's triumph fuels antagonism and explains press color in Chicago.
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Chicago
Sodom
Gomorrah
Hrades
Carter Harrison
the Times
Cary
Harrison
London dynamite prisoners arraigned at Bow Street
In Bow Street today four dynamite suspects Norman Gallagher Wilson and Dalton were arraigned on charges of possessing explosive materials with felonious intent. detectives outlined a costly chase from Birmingham to London linking Norman to Fletcher and a national conspiracy. bail was denied and the men were remanded until Thursday.
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London
Bow Street
Norman
Fletcher
O’ Donovan Rossa
Dalton
Westminster
England
Birmingham
Invincibles
Woollwich
Plumstead Marshes
Ledsam Street
Gallagher
Wilson
Darlton
John O'Connor
New York
American Exchange
Charing Cross Hotel
Nelson Square
Charing Cross
O’connor
Bowles
Edward
Fulham Road
William Deveton Smyth
Ingham
Cork
Carmody
O’herlihy
Featherstone
United States
Explosions and political tensions across Europe report
Rome reports a powder depot blast at Moricane near Passo Corese. A cellar holding 60 workers stored two hundred weight of powder for an aqueduct project. a match lit in darkness caused a massive explosion destroying the tenement. Meanwhile Cork suspects face remand in a dynamite case as Liverpool links to Glasgow plots unfold. Paris probate case reveals sensational disclosures about a foundling. Irish MPs warned of criminal procedure bill. Hungarian emigration surges as Bukovina crop failures drive mass departures.
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Lonpoy
Rome
Moricane
Passo Corese
House of Commons
Ireland
Hungary
Bukowina
Panchova
Bukomina
Chalerton Murder Motive Tied to Monasterie Shame
Chalenton confessed to killing his wife to end the public mix up of the Chalenton name in the Monasterie affair and to shield his wife from further shame. Archbishop Croke orders a diocesan collection for a testimonial present to Mr. Parnell across Cashel and Emly.
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Chalenton
Croke
Parnell
Cashel
Emly
Secretary Chandler's Scheme for Giving Jobs to His Friends
Secretary Chandler moves to build three new steel cruisers by contract rather than navy yards, seeking harmony in his department and alignment with an advisory board. Wilson opposes several design elements, including heavy steel decks, double screws, hydraulic ram deployment, and Chandler's contract system, risking a vote against the plans. Meanwhile, John W. Dorsey testifies in the star route trial, recounting route investments, affidavits, and alleged dealings, with cross examination revealing tensions and treachery perceptions. court adjourns until Monday as humor lightens proceedings.
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Washington
Chandler
Navy Yards
John Roach
Cranston
Pusy & Jones Company
Advisory Board
Wilson
Bureau of Construction
Ile
Navy
Mr. Chandler
Mr. Wilson
John W. Dorsey
Stephen W. Dorsey
Stephen Dorsey
Merrick
Peck
Miner
Tongue River
Ingersoll
Berdell
Unfortunate Girl and Groom On Honeymoon Horse Theft
In Hartford on April 6 a 20-year-old man named Wm. I. Woodhouse and his 16-year-old wife Franklin of Swansea Mass are arrested for defrauding hotels on their wedding tour. They fled East Berlin with a hired team as Detective Smith seized them. Woodhouse is wanted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for horse stealing since the honeymoon began. he sold two teams. The wife is in the Home for the Friendless. her brother is being telegraphed for.
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Hartford
Conn
Wm. I. Woodhouse
United States
Franklin
Swansea
Mass
East Berlin
Smith
Woodhouse
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Hic
Wind, hailstorm wrecks rail lines and homes in Arkansas
A severe wind, rain and hailstorm hit central and southwestern Arkansas on Thursday night. A cyclone along the Hot Springs and Malvern line lifted a passenger coach and hurled it down an embankment injuring several. Mabelvale suffered major destruction while ten miles south of Little Rock homes and stables were blown down on the Tron Mountain railroad. roads were blocked by fallen timber but no lives were lost.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Hot Springs and
Malvern
Mabelvale
Tron Mountain
Miner Office Scandal In New Mexico Firm Case
On December 8 1882 David Leavitt of Monarch Mining and Milling New Mexico set up a branch at No 7 Exchange place hiring Henry J Blair 27 of New York to run it with power of attorney Blair was discharged two weeks later and allegedly stole the power of attorney Blair also induced a clerk to deposit 2000 in a Boston bank promising 1000 to the clerk who informed his employer Blair was arrested Friday evening on larceny charges of the power of attorney.
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David Leavitt
Monarch Mining and Milling Company of
New Mexico
No. 7
Exchange Place
Henry J. Blair
New York
Blair
Leavitt
Boston
Brokers’ Board
X. B. Bryant
E. B
S. K. Hamilton
D. F. Nimball
Goodrich
President Arthur Heads to Sanford for Rest and Recreation
Jacksonville dispatch reports President Arthur and party arrived in the city and departed for Sanford tonight to rest quietly. If weather allows he plans to stay ten days to two weeks, portion for fishing and hunting. The president appeared well and said he feels better than in Washington.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Arthur
Sanfords
Washington
Pigeon match in Philadelphia ends 95 to 0
In Philadelphia Carver defeated Bogardus in a pigeon match Friday by 95 to b. Other items note unrest in Cincinnati parishes, financial woes of C H Coe, and a 25 cent dividend from Silver King Mining in San Francisco. Also reports of hangings in Missouri, floods in Niagara Falls, and embezzlement cases in Buffalo.
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Philadelphia
Carver
Bogardus
C. H. Coe & Co
Toledo
Silver King Mining Company
San Francisco
Cal
Howard Underwood
Charleston
Belle Lucas
New Orleans
D. N. Cargill
Sparta
Wis
Lima
Panama
Vicksburg
Miss
Alexander Williams
Hquor
New York Bowery
J. Q. A. Ward
Knickerbocker Life Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Niagara Falls
Bridge Street
James 8. Lyon
Buffalo
Lyon
Joseph Bork
Destructive Berkeley Hotel Fire Guts Upper Floors
A major blaze swept the Berkeley Hotel on Boylston Berkeley and Providence streets, gutting the upper floors from the fifth to the sixth and forcing guests to flee amid heavy smoke. The fire started in the basement back of Murray’s office, spread through a rear closet, and was fought by city fire crews with extensive hose lays and an aerial ladder. Losses run to about 1500000 in property and 200000 insurance, with many occupants displaced and details of individual rooms damaged. Firemen were aided by 400 covers on protective wagons and by brave actions from crew including Thomas Killian and William H. Flavell.
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Berkeley
Boylston
Providence
Newhall House
Murray
Norton Bros
Boylston Street
Providence Street
W. RB. Ellis
H. W. Warren
M. Crosby
Ambrose Eastman
Slight
M. F. Cleves
Brown, Jr
J. T. Brown
F. H. Briggs
Charlotte W. Hawes
M. B. Wilees
J. FE. Sheldon
George E. Wilder
Fairbanks
E. P. Parker
George Cutler
C. F. Cutler
Annie H. Parker
M. D. Stow
Joseph West
L. Stanford
E. B. Peck
M. B. Wildes
Ellison, Baker & Coolidge
Prescott Insurance Com
Boylston Insurance Company
Aig
John C. Paige
William H. Flavell
Fires in Boston Area and Several Canadian and U.S. Cities
In Boston Roxbury and Back Bay fires caused damage to dwellings at 503 Parker street and 211 Newbury street with losses of 400 and 200 dollars respectively. A Woollen mill in Preston and a Lamb & Graham storehouse fire in Woodstock, plus a sawmill blaze in Great Barrington and burns at Park's brass fitting and Waterloo Yeast offices in Toronto, produced combined losses running into thousands with insured portions noted.
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Parker Street
Woodstock
N. B
Lamb & Graham
Norwich
Conn
W. K. Shew
Preston
Great Barrington
Mass
George P. Turner
Toronto
Park
Waterloo Yeast Company
Bankruptcies Shock Three Cities In Early April Bursts
Cincinnati coal dealers Hengbhald and Yung bluth fail for 35000. New York stationery house Lawrence and Asher at Barclay Street fail for 234000 with assets about 15000. El Paso private banker P H Tompkins fails for 250000 with assets under 20000. Widespread excitement follows across the three locales.
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Cincinnati
Jubilant Mormon Jubilee at Morton Temple Reopening
Large Mormon gathering from Plano and Utah marks reopening of Morton temple in Kirkland Ohio. Celebrations recall Joseph Smith and Brigham Young preaching there 50 years ago. Tonight John W. Gilbert of Fall River preached a sermon.
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Kirkland
Plano
Gloucester fish receipts show Wiggins scare impact in April
Gloucester Mass April 6 The Wiggins scare has affected the local fishing industry with a notable drop in fish receipts in April compared with prior month results. The report highlights how market demand and port activity reflect the broader scare’s financial effect on Gloucester fishermen.
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Gloucester
Mass
Schaefer Wins Brisk Balk Line World Title in Chicago
The closing balk line match at Central Music Hall ends with Jacob Schaefer defeating Maurice Vignaux 600 to 509. Schaefer cracks 220 in a rally, shows nerve under pressure, and secures the world title after a tense 2 hours 35 minutes.
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CuricaGco
Daly
Dion
Central Music Hall
Maurice Vignaux
Jacob Schaefer
Vignaux
Schaefer
Vignaaux
Vignanx
Schaeffer
Be Kontski Delights Tremont Temple Audience
A review of Chevalier Antoine De Kontski and fellow performers at Tremont Temple notes a fair audience of discerning music lovers applauding a graceful but showy pianist. Known for popular selections including Weber and Perpetuum Mobile, his playing pleases though not aimed at radical criticism. Mme Sinico and Signor Campobello receive praise for training and voice, with minor critiques. The piece previews a second recital and reports on upcoming entertainment and benefit events at local venues throughout the week.
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Chevalier Antoine de Kontski
Madame Sinico
Signor Campobello
Tremont Temple
Chevalier de Kontski
Mme, Sinico
Sign
Tremont Terple
First Meeting of Boston Democratic City Committee
Newly elected Democratic city committee members met in John A Andrew hall. Patrick Maguirs chosen temporary chairman, secretaries Gallagher and OBrien, James Dunn sergeant at arms. Contested ward delegations reviewed with wards 2 7 11 12 18 14 15 16 voting. Next caucuses set for Tuesday. chairmanship race between M M Cunniff and Owen A Galvin.
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Democratic City Committee
John A. Andrew Hall
M. M. Cunniff
Ward 17
Whitmore
Cunniff
Patrick Maguirs
Owen A. Galvin
Messrs. Gallagher
O’brien
Joseph P. Dunn
Thomas N. Doherty
George H. Sanderson
A. K. Tilden
A. N. Holbrook
John A. Walsh
Williem A. Foss
Maverick House
Foss
Neil Henry
McDonald
Boston
James A. MccGeough
John F. McMahon
McMahon
Cornelius F. Cronin
Ward 14
Lawrence J. Logan
John B. Martin
Ward 15
Ward 16
Galvin
M. M.cunniff
English Steamer Brooklyn Runs Ashore at Hog Island
The steamship Brooklyn ran ashore on Hog Island ledge at night and lay wedged on the rock. Passengers were rescued by a tug and brought to Portland. Officials expect the vessel to refloat on tomorrow's tide after lightening.
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Brooklyn
Hog Island
Portland
Notable visitors and arrivals across Boston and East Coast
Ex Senator Bradbury of Maine visits South Carolina. Albert Rice and wife of Rockland arrive at the Quincy house. Arthur reportedly the first US president to visit Florida during his term. Frank Jones of New Hampshire arrives in Boston from Hot Springs. Edmunds travels from Aiken to Florida as the president and possible successor may be there. Various officials, traders, and gossip about Hart ford Times remarks and Gen Diaz arrivals fill Boston chatter.
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Bradbury
Maine
South Carolina
Albert
Rice
Rockland
Quincy House
Arthur
United States
Florida
Frank Jones
New Hampshire
Boston
Hot Springs
Ark
Aiken
Edmunds
L. ©. Grandy
International Mill Company
Newport
Lyndonville
Dr. Woodman
Cyrus Woodman
Cambridge
Harvard Medical School
Alfred
Jion
M. Eldredge
John Broughton
Portsmouth
N. H
Thurman
Columbus
Wadsworth
Belfast
H.C. Curtis
Mexico
Sonora
Maj. Curtis
No. 17
Exchange Place
Hartford Times
Cleveland
Guv. Boynicn
Atlantic Railway Station
Gen. Diaz
Atlanta
Chicago
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Vermont Conference in St Albans on April 25
The Vermont conference will be held at St Albans on April 25. Fred Osier of Richford swallowed eighteen shot as a remedy for boils and died about 48 hours later. The Southeastern railroad shops workers moved toward Farnham, and the Newport office will relocate.
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Vermont
St. Albans
Fred Osier
Richford
Southeastern Railroad
Farnham
The Carlton Murder Case Links Conliff to Planned Slaying
Boston police report that Frazier Conliff offered to kill Carlton for 250 dollars and smother others for 10,000 dollars in bonds. Witnesses Clark and Smith, locals with Conliff, gave conflicting accounts while Carlton was in Boston. Conliff, Smith, and Clark are jailed for further examination as Carlton faces arrest warrants and ongoing inquiries.
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Conliff
Frazier Conlif
Carlton
John Clark
Adams Place
White
Weldon and
McCausland
Clark
Frazier Conliff
Cowhill 15
Anthony Smith
Casey
Groud
Watertown
Leverett Street
Arlington
Cambridge Bridge
Smith
Capt. White
Division 4
Boston
Conniff
Waltham
Luce
District Court Os
Cambridge
Davis
Howard
Smith and Clark
Annual Meeting of Massachusetts Classical High School Teachers
The 16th annual meeting opened at the Latin School on Warren Avenue with M Grant Daniell presiding. Reports show year receipts of 52.06 with expenses 15.61, leaving a balance. an assessment of two cents per member was voted. Papers on Latin pronunciation and reading Homer at sight were read, alongside discussions on high school Shakespeare, Greek antiquities, and preparing for college history requirements. The Middlesex County Teachers’ Association also met with officers elected for the year and sessions on schooling, examinations, and the role of newspapers in schools.
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Massachusetts Association of Classical and
Warren Avenue
M. Grant Daniell
Roxbury Latin School
Samuel Thurber
Girls’ High School
Boston
Everett
Adams Academy of Quincy
John Tilton
Girls Latin School
Moses Merrill
Boston Latin School
W. C. Collar
Roxbury Latin School, Mr. Tuell
Milton High School
Homer
W.C. Collar
Shakespeare Club
D. O. Norris
East Boston
W. F. Bradbury
Cambridge High School
L. Ces Buckingham
English High School
W. J. Campbell
Adams Academy
Quincy
C. F. P. Bancroft
Phillips Academy
Andover
Byron Grace
Latin School
Middlesex County Teachers’ Association
Meionnon
Tremont Temple
William T. Harris
I. T. Hall
Dedham
I. C. Lyford
Worcester
A. L. Harwood
Newton
Hag
Bony Eilen A. Williams
Fraimingham
J. These
Waltham
W. E. Sheldon
Messrs. H. Marden
George Walton
State Sark of Education
Western Union to mourn Peter Cooper founder at funeral
The Western Union Telegraph company directors vote to attend Peter Cooper's funeral in a body and close the executive office during the hour of the service. A portrait of Cooper will be placed in the Western Union building's receiving room. In New York a $590 mixed wrestling match between H M Dufur and Duncan C Ross is arranged for Rochester within four days, with each man staking $250.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Peter Cooper
Cooper
Western Union
H. M. Dufur
Marlboro
Mass
Duncan C. Ross
Rochester
N. Y
Principal Readings and Exhibitions at Local Halls
Principal Raymond will read Much Ado About Nothing at the School of Oratory No 1 Somerset street today at 10. Cadets linked with the Institute of Technology will stage an exhibition drill and dance at the gymnasium Exeter street Saturday afternoon. William C Robson official reporter will speak on shorthand writing before the Franklin Typographical Society Wadman hall 176 Tremont street this evening. M H Calvert will recount a three months voyage to Australia before the Boston Young Men's Christian Association next Tuesday evening. Col Homer B Sprague will deliver a Milton lecture Thursday evening in the regular course.
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Raymond
School of Oratory
Somerset Street
Institute of Technology
Exeter Street
William C. Robson
Precorrae
Franklin Typographical Society
Wadman Hall
Tremont Street
M. H. Calvert
Australia
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Homer B. Sprague
Milton
Dorchester Yacht Club Holds Annual Meeting at Harrison Square
The Dorchester Yacht Club held its annual meeting Friday evening at the clubhouse on Harrison Square. Vice Commodore Parkman Dexter presided, with the treasurer presenting financials as part of the proceedings.
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The
Dorchester Yacht Club
Harrison Square
Parkman Dexter
New England Conference Sessions Hear Debates and Elections
The annual New England Methodist Episcopal gathering reported $150,000 raised for church debts in Lynn district, elected elders and deacons, debated scripture interpretation, and held Freedmen's Aid anniversary services. Legislative notes covered insurance bills, telephones, tax petitions, and a bill to appoint women as justices of the peace.
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New England Methodist Episcopal Conference
C. C. McCabe
Metropolitan Church
Washington
L. R. Whayer
Lynn
George F. Eton
New England
Providence
Nathaniel Elders
Springfield
Stratton
C. W. Wilder
J.D. Pickles
P. C. Sloper
J. W. Bashford
Alfred Woods
L. D. Younkin
W. F. Sanford
W. H. Marble
Willis P. Odell
Fitzroy
Rogers
G.S. Chadbourne
Chadbourne
Freedmen’s Aid Society
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Bowen
Revere Street Church
Dr. Butler
India
Dr. Rust
J. O. Knowles
Whiton Elected Superintendent of Deer Island Institutions
Col John C Whiton was elected superintendent of Deer Island institutions by the public board at Pemberton square after ballots favored him over A B Heath Wood and Blackstone. He will likely assume duties on the 15th as Underwood retires to start a restaurant business. Underwood departs after valued service with Deer Island.
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John C. Whiton
Deer Island
Pemberton Square
Underwood
A. B. Heath
Wood
Blackstone
Marcella Street
Col. Whiton
Col. Underwood
Thomas H. Smith
Lindall Dining Rooms
Florida
Drowning and Fire Tragedies Highlight Newport Bristol News
Timothy Palmer a 6 year old Greek fisherman’s son drowned in a Newport cove near Long Wharf. Frank Pinhaino’s infant in Bristol died when clothes caught fire from a stove. Joseph A Barber, a former New York New Haven brakeman, saved James H Armstrong in winter, received Armstrong’s thanks, later learned Armstrong’s will left him $40,000 after being found as a drummer on David’s Island.
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Timothy Palmer
Newport
Long Wharf
Frank Pinhaino
Bristol
Joseph A. Barber
Wankregan
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Jas. H. Armstrong
Brooklyn
Heavy Rain Cleared Bridges Across Mississippi Towns
Jackson reports the heaviest rain of the year with many bridges swept away and water levels high. Vicksburg records the heaviest rainfall in years, causing extensive road damage as bridges are washed out.
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Jackson
Miss
Vicksburg
Albany state house shows cost overrun and funding request
The Albany state house has spent 14,000,000 up to January 1 with a commissioner requesting 1,730,944 more to finish. Initial estimates had pegged the cost at 21,000,000. Also advertised are Old Bourbon and a pest control product named Rough on Rats with multiple vermin targets.
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Albany
Court record in Pratt v American Bell Telephone
Supreme Judicial Court heard April 6 before Judge Holmes on a bill in equity seeking an injunction. Edward C. Pratt, bondholder with 42000 dollars in bonds, contends 14000 company shares held in trust and that the 1882 bond agreement for stock must apply only to those shares. Directors may not increase capital stock and stock jobbing laws may bar the proposed issue. Parties argued by Wim G Russell Geo P Shattuck for complainant and E R Hoar J W Hudson for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Holmes
Edward C. Pratt
American Bell Telephone Company
Equity
Wim. G. Russell
Geo. P. Shattuck
E. R. Hoar
J. W. Hudson
Supreme Court First Session Appeals Recap
Historic docket notes pretrial and trial activity in the First and Second Sessions. Judge Aldrich and Judge Knowlton preside. Cases include Gannon vs Williams with witness finalizations. Hill Smith v Haines paired actions on portrait contract and partial payment. Crocker v Hunting over dinner charges. multiple equity and contract actions listed with detached summaries.
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Knowlton
Frank Hill Smith
George A. Haines
Charles R. Train
Smith
Arthur B. Ellis and
Co. G
Haines
Sarah M.crocker
Catherine Hunting
Wm. H. Towne
J. M. Way
Bill Dismissed and Replevin Action Over Tin Slabs
Samuel R. Peyson and others vs Ebenezer G. Laimson and others ends with bill dismissed with costs without prejudice allowing full legal defense. The Eastern State company case: bill dismissed without costs over liberty of the corporation. notes and stockholder liability deemed absent. Replevin action notes warehouse receipts and a weigher’s certificate substituted for securities. judgment for defendant for return and costs. Massachusetts law on transfers and creditor protection deemed applicable. judgments and parties include Sidney Bartlett, S Lincoln, F E Parker, and Francis C Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Peyson
Ebenezer G. Laimson
C. W. Loring
George M
Julius Halegarten
Jonathan Oldham
Wakefield
Lissberger
New York
Damon's Wharf
Massachusetts
Sidney Bartlett
S. Lincoln
F. E. Parker
Francis C. Welch
Municipal Court Actions and Joins April 6 Proceedings
April 6 hearings before Judge Forsaith include Frank Garret fined 20 dollars for larceny plus costs and Edward Drinkwater fined 10 for assault. James Nelson and James Robinson fined 20 each for larceny. Luke Curran fined 10 for disturbing a public meeting. Frank Haynes arraigned for assault and held at 200. Sarah Milmore in Roxbury sent to reform school for two years for watch theft. Reynolds and Robbins held 500 each for superior court on attempted breaking and entering. Joanna Barry held for liquor law violation in East Boston for April 13 examination. John Leonard Shurley and Dennis Kelly arraigned for robbery and held 1500 each for superior court. Bridget Oliver held for superior court on assault.
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Forsaith
Frank Garret
Edward Drinkwater
James Nelson
James Robinson
Luke Curran
Frank Haynes
Roxbury
Sarah Milmore
Reformatory Prison
William Reynolds
Charles A. Robbins
East Boston
Joanna Barry
South Boston Court
John Leonard
Michael Shurley
Dennis Kelly
Bridget Oliver
Superior Court
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Rutland
Montpelier
Gotham Gleanings
the Methodists
Legislature
Committee On Insurance
Means
Committee On the Judiciary
Committee On
Old Colony Railroad Company
West Springfield
Agawam
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Quannawitt Water Company
Hopkins
Millbury
Boardman
Atherton
Aldrich
Soldiers’ Home
Committee On Taxation
Almond
Ludden
Gove
Richardson
Salem
Lincoln
Somerville
Potter
Baker
Bixby
Adams
Hartwell
Fitchburg
Cogswell
Palmer Water Company
Kingsley
Graves
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Whiton
G. O. Taylor
Court Record
Pfirst
Elizabeth M. Gannon
John J. Williams
L. M. Child
William Gaston
T. J. Gargan
Globe News. Co
Foster
Fernald
Franck
Moulton
Ballou
Tirrell
Kenney
Alley
Johansson
Blake
Toomey
Kane
Bell
Taylor
Emerson
Hovey
Goodyear
Hogan
Hardy
N. E. Mutual Aldieee
National Exchange B’k
Brown
Heath
Am. Gas Cart O
Bracker
Buchanan Y
Ayer
Ayres Machine Co
Stone
Met
Cumsnings
Berry
Black
Erie & N. O
Jordan
Foley
Sortwell
Walker
Douglas
Kehoe
Harvey
Hastings
Bacon
Savage
Chapman
Ryan
Rour
Hale
Lewis
Waite
Sanford
Warren
Schlesinger
Denney
Lawrence
Holt
N. B. Bryant
George H. Kingsbury
Corell
Commonwealth Court
Ywyour
Moulton & Goodwin
Iglobe
Boston Sunday Globe
F. Geidowsky Furniture Co
Second St
E. Cambridge
Scollay Squa
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