Precocious Youngsters Skip Town on Wandering Trip
Six boys aged 15 to 17 from Piedmont Street left their Puritan town with leader Casey taking money to travel to Worcester via Albany. They ran out of cash, slept in depot cars, were found by police, and returned to the city with their fathers chaperoning the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R'chard Galvin
Charles McLaughlin
John Foley
Daniel Cresey
Henry Reed
Henry Sampson
Casey
Albany
Worcester
Forma
Boston
Wanderers
Piedmont Street
McLeod Plans Uptake of Boston & Maine and New York & New England Shares
A. A. McLeod and a syndicate intend to take up 24,036 Boston & Maine shares and 11,000 New York & New England shares in the Reading Railroad treasury. The move would cost over a million dollars, with price terms unclear. Joseph S. Harris, president of Lehigh Coal & Navigation, is favored as McLeod’s successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York & New England
Boston & Maine
Joseph S. Harris
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Prison Inquiry Committee Hears From English Convict
The General Assembly special committee on the State Prison investigation questioned George Bidwell, an English ticket of leave convict, about prison treatment. They also interrogated Harry Raymond of the New York World to uncover information and sources for forthcoming open hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartrorp
General Assembly
George Bidwell
Harry Raymond
New York World
Prominent Lynn Stableman Gerry Brown Dies at 58
Gerry Brown formerly ran the Goldthwait & Brown stable in Lynn and managed Boston's Revere House. He later dedicated himself to horses and was regarded as a top judge. He leaves a widow and two daughters, including artist Miss Bessie Brown.
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Lynn
Bessie Brown
Admiralty Plans No Cut in Subsidized Merchant Cruisers
London April 7 Lord Robertson of the Admiralty told the House that there will be no reduction in subsidized merchant cruisers except for two ships transferred to the United States flag. Cunard steamers Etruria and Umbria will be replaced by Campania and Lucania in 1894 with increased subsidies for the latter two vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Mk. Robertson
Admiralty
United States
Cunard
Etruria
Umbria
Campania
Lucania
San Domingo Uprising Reported Against President Heureux
A San Domingo insurrectional movement allegedly led by General Gonzales challenges President Heureux. The rebels identify as anti annexationists opposing the planned annexation to the United States, according to dispatches from Kinastron Ja April 7.
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Kinastron
San Domingo
Heureux
Gonzales
United States
Despondent Blanchard Shoots Self at Park Square Station
Melvin A. Blanchard a 40 year old carpenter, in a despondent mood, attempted suicide with a 22 caliber revolver in a closet at Park Square station. Bootblack Kinmartin witnessed the incident and police found three empty shells and wounds on Blanchard’s head and body. He was rushed to City Hospital in a police ambulance.
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Melvin A. Blanchard
Blanchard
Park Square
Emory W. Kinmartin
Blancherd
Kinmertin
Bour
Roofer George L. Williams Ends Life In Dorchester Home
Roxbury roofer George L. Williams aged 483 years committed suicide at his Dorchester home yesterday afternoon. He shot himself in the heart with an 88 caliber revolver after being seen alive at noon and was found on his bed with the pistol. Medical Examiner Draper notified. Williams had long suffered dysentery and nervous prostration, described as causes of his despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Williams
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Maxwell Street
Dorchester
Williams
Draper
Police raid on policy shop nets three arrests
The policy shop at 12 Kirkland Street was raided by Division police yesterday afternoon. Lewis Mareus aged 28 John Hi Seran dry aged 41 and George Baker aged 22 were arrested for writing and selling policy tickets. Michael R. Sheedy was arrested for maintaining a lottery at 20 Kneeland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland Street
Division
Lewis Mareus
John Hi. Serandry
George Baker
Michael R. Sheedy
Kneeland Street
Rain Likely to Bring Severe Storms and Warm Weekend
Maine New Hampshire Vermont forecast calls for rain and warm southerly winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut may see severe local storms with high southerly winds shifting west Saturday afternoon. Eastern New York expected to have morning rain, possible severe thunder storms, brisk winds, turning westerly as temperatures rise.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Gibson's Whiskey Promoted for Family and Medicinal Use
The advertisement touts the superlative quality and natural flavor of Gibson's Whiskey, claiming absolute purity suitable for family and medicinal purposes. It notes availability for sale by druggists grocers and reliable liquor dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson’s
Injunction Keeps Express Firms From Blocking American
Last evening the injunction barred New York & New England Railroad and United States Express from denying American Express rights under a 1892 contract. Judge Barrett denied a modification bid as agents and employees were instructed to resume full privileges for American Express and to halt United States Express operations on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Company
Federal Street
New England Railroad Company
New York
Express Company
Con Mes
United States Company
Barrett
New York & New England Railroad Company
United States Express Company
American
New York & New England Railroad
H. W. Hammonp
Opium Den Raid Captures Boston Establishment
The Post and Station 4 officers raided a luxury opium den at 11 Oxford Place run by Sing Lee and associates. Six arrested including KR. Dee Wong Die Wing Gong Malcol Campbell and John Callahan with others escaping. Prisoners taken to Lagrange Street station. The den catered to wealthy patrons from business theater and sports.
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Gaskin
Hennessey
Souther
Station 4
Boston
Oxford Place
Chinatown
Post
New York
Sing Lee
Harrison Avenue
KR. Dee
Wong Die
Wing Gong
Malcol Campbell
John Callahan
Lagrange Street
Irish National Federation Forms Highland Branch
Members of the Mission Church parish gathered at Smith Street School Hall on Monday evening to organize a Highland Branch of the Irish National Federation. Hon. William H. Carberry presided with Dominick Toy and Murray as central-branch deputies. Officers elected include President William A H Carberry, vice presidents P T Hanley P Kelley, secretary P Frank Burns, treasurer P K Costello, financial secretary M J Daly. A vote of thanks was given to the Rev Father Rector for hall use.
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Mission Church
Smith Street
Federation
William HH. Carberry
Dominick Toy and
Murray
Kelley
M. J. Daly
Irish Parliamentary Party
Highland Branch
William A H. Carberry
P. T. Hanley
P. P. Kelley
P. Frank Burns
P. K. Costello
Fatal Crossing Accident at Pren tiss Street Roxbury
Arthur Judge aged 30 of Farmstead Lane Roxbury was struck by an outbound train at the Pren tiss street crossing when gates were down. He died about half an hour after reaching City Hospital from injuries sustained at 6 25 last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentiss Street
Old Colony
Roxbury
Arthur Judge
City Hospital
Judge
Farmstead Lane
Yale's Rew Dormitory Plans at Yale University
C C Saight of New York sketches the Vanderbilt dormitory at Yale. The main block measures 181 by 40 feet with four stories and a basement. wings 76 by 40 feet. A five story tower entrance leads to circular halls with iron and marble stairs. Suites will have three rooms plus a study bed and bath with a fireplace. fireproof material is planned and work starts after the spring term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
C. C. Saight
New York City
Vanderbilt
Yale
Georgetown Defeats Harvard In Close 3-2 College Baseball Game
Wasatneton April 7 Georgetown College defeated Harvard 3 to 2 in a season’s best exhibition. Harvard pitcher Highlands issued eight walks as Georgetown collected four hits to Harvard nine. Batteries Georgetown Carmody and Sullivan Harvard Highlands and Corbett.
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Wasatneton
Flarvard
Georgetown
Georgetown Boys
Highlands
Harvard
Carmody
Sullivan
J. Highlands
Corbett
Freight brakeman killed at Taunton Central station
William E. Walker of Fall River, a freight brakeman, died after being struck by an engine at Taunton Central station. He stepped from his own train in front of a passenger train this afternoon.
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Taunton
William E. Walker
Fall River
Taunton Central Station
Mother and Son Arrested in Pawn Shop Theft Case
Special officers tracked 17 year old John Cosgrove and his mother Ellen Roberts for weeks as they allegedly disposed of stolen goods at South End pawn shops. A large haul valued at 1584 dollars including silk, lace, and silver items was recovered with owners sought.
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Cowboy
Whitman
South End
Station 4
John J. Cosgrove
Common Street
Ellen Roberts
Mother
Roberts
Cosgrove
New York City
Plea for Help As 15 Year Old Boy Is Taken To City Hospital
John Foley about 15 years old was taken from a rear barn near 186 Havre street to City Hospital by Station 7 ambulance last night around 10:30. Disabled from a hip injury years ago he has lived on charity with little family support. He recently cut his hand on a machine and slept in the barn for a month. Dr Bragdon examined him and certified he should be hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foley
Havre Street
City Hospital
Foley
Boston
Pool selling crusade disrupts western Massachusetts trots
Northampton April 7 report says the Connecticut Valley Congregational Club’s anti pool selling campaign could halt trotting circuits in six or eight towns. District attorneys are urged to enforce laws, and local trotting associations warn they will quit racing if pools are barred. Easthampton trotting group has already abandoned the circuit amid growing alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Connecticut Valley Congregational Club
Massachusetts
Northampton ‘Trotting Association
Easthampton ‘Trotting Association
Man Struck By Bottle in Dorchester Assault
Paul J. Cuddy, 46, of Balser Place Dorchester, was struck with a bottle while dumping a road from his cart at Fort Hill wharf yesterday noon. He sustained a brain concussion and was taken to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Cuddy
Balser Place
Dorchester
Fort Hill Wharf
City Hospital
Reserve Officer George Horton Dismissed for Neglect of Duty
In general order 142 issued by the Board of Police last night Reserve Officer George Horton of Division 16 was found guilty of a violation of rule 24 of the police manual neglect of duty and was dismissed from the police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
George Horton
Division 16
Debate on Second Reading of Home Rule Bill Resumes
London April 7 The House of Commons resumed the debate on the second reading of the Trish Home Rule Bill. Conservative MP for Middle Armagh Dunbar Plunket Barth spoke in opposition. The session moved toward adjournment with no notable speech.
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London
House of Commons
Dunbar Plunket Barth
M. P
Middle Armagh
Strikers Clash With Nonunion Labor At Hull Docks
A Hull strike by Pack Laborers' Union over nonunion workers led to a riot at the docks. Strikers blocked vessels except the Montebello, attacked nonunion laborers and Shipping Federation offices, with several injured. Police and town authorities called for soldiers to restore order and prevent further disorders.
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London
Hull
Montebello
Lstter
The
Shipping Federation
Woh
Graves Gains Probate Over Barnaby Will Cash Bequest
The will of Josephine A. Barnaby, murdered in Denver, left Dr. T Thatcher Graves kidney $25000. John H. Conrad withdraws objections so the will can be probated. Bennetts of Blue Lake receive 10000 cash and the Worralls of Chester the income of 10000 with principal to the Worralls heirs.
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Chester
Penn
Bennetts of
Blue Lake
Worralls
Yale Union selects two Yale debaters for Harvard clash
In New Haven on April 7 the Yale Union chose two of three speakers for Yale against Harvard on May 2. Six contestants faced the panel of judges Professors Wheeler Adams and Dr Phelps with the question on abandoning protection. Louis P Gillespie of New York and H Buttrick of Brooklyn won places, the third speaker to come from the law school debating society next week.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale Union
Yale
Harvard
United States
Louis IP. Gillespie
New York
H. *. Buttrick
Brooklyn
Wheeler and Adams
Dr. Phelps
Bbe
Law School
Boston Man A House Breaker
A young man claiming to be Robert Templeton of Boston was found breaking into a room at the Biddeford House this morning. He was arrested with a large roll of bills skeleton keys a loaded revolver and a chloroform sponge. Authorities believe he may be the thief who robbed a North Berwick hotel yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hippeford
Avril
Robert Templeton
Boseton
Biddeford House
North Berwick
Unknown man killed by train at Parker street crossing Gardner
Last evening the 7 38 p m west bound passenger train struck and killed an unknown man at Parker street crossing in Gardner. Naturalization papers found in his pocket indicate the name Rovegno Luis naturalized Sept 24 1890 in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Parker Street Crossing
Rovegno Luis
New York City
Bay View Line to Start Electric Service
The electrics on the Bay View line of the West End begin operation this morning. This change ends horse car service in South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay View
West End
Boston
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Charles Scribner’s Sons
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