Beaconsfield Brookline Burglary Stuns Residents Friday Night
Details confirm two house break ins in Brookline between 8 and 9 pm. At Emmons home a slender man fled after being surprised, stealing a lady's gold watch and chain. Kohl residence also targeted but only a watch and garnet jewelry were taken before escape. Police guard Back Bay area after misprint claims.
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Emmons
Beaconsfield
Mr. Emmons
Aspinwall Hill
John A. Kohl
Park
Marion Streets
Watts
Tufts Defeats Somerville High In Openers 9 to 2
Somerville High and Latin School opened the season against Tufts, losing 9 to 2 as Tufts hitters feasted in gusty wind. Pitchers Teague and Brookhouse starred for Somerville, while Corridan led the varsity in a steady effort and Semlle struggled at the plate in a crowd-filled afternoon.
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Somerville High
Latin School
Tufts Col
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Brookhouse
Erville
Corridan
Yale Beats Georgetown 16 12 at Riverside Park
Fort Monroe reports Yale College ball team defeated Georgetown University 16 to 12 this afternoon at Riverside Park. The contest featured strong offenses from Yale and steady defense from Georgetown, with Yale securing the lead in the third inning and holding on for the win.
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Arlottesville
University of Virginia
Johns Hopkins
Philadelphia
Theyracuse
Fort Monroe
Yale
Georgetown University
Riverside Park
New Theatre for Portland in Free and Oak Streets
Portland theatre operators announce the purchase of a large lot at the corner of Free and Oak streets and plan immediate construction of a new theatre estimated to cost between 125000 and 150000 dollars. The project reflects growth in Portland entertainment venues and marks a significant local investment.
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Free and
Oak Streets
Child Victim in Fire at Tremont Street Home
A kerosene lamp toppled at 940 Tremont street last night at 8 o'clock, burning four year old Harry Silverstein to death and severely scalding his father A T Silverstein. The father entered the room seeking a book and knocked over the lamp then pulled back as flames spread, leaving him badly burned about the head face and arms. He was moved to City Hospital.
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Tremont Street
Harry Silverstein
A. T. Silverstein
Address on The Problem of High Crimes in the United States
Andrew D. White spoke to 165 attendees at the Vendome for the Unitarian Club dinner on crime in America. He argued life liberty and the pursuit of happiness are endangered by criminals, citing rising murders from 3567 in 1889 to 10500 in 1895 and urging reforms in morals education, preaching, press sentiment, law, education, prison reform, and indeterminate sentences.
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Russia
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Venezuela Commission
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J. B. Morse
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Blackmar
John W. Day
Sewall
White
Cambridge Voice Delegates Pick Fitzpatrick in Quiet Caucus
Cambridge caucuses last night chose Frank X. Fitzpatrick for delegate in Ward 5 with unpledged second candidate support. O'Brien tickets carried wards 1 3 4 and 5, Burns led anti-O'Brien in Ward 1, and a Tammany anti-O'Brien ticket led Ward 2. State convention delegates to vote for William E. Russell for President. Ward results list McKenzie defeated by Hackett in Ward 4. caucus duration brief.
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Isaac McLean
John F. O’brien
Frank X. Fitzpatrick
O’brien
John H. Burns
Tammany Club
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William E. Russell
Frederick A. McKenzie
Arthur H. Hackett
Godfrey Still In The Ring At Westboro Meet
Westboro April 8 George Godfrey the champion colored heavyweight of America headlined the indoors meet at Westboro Athletic Club. Rice stood up to five rounds but Godfrey outclassed him, restraining his power. Ed Tellier won two falls from Joe Gravel in two and one minute. Dobey beat Savaria 4m 40s first fall, Savaria won two later falls. Horen and Farrell boxed three rounds, with Farrell's reach equalizing Horen's agility. Sullivan vs McManus and Witmer vs Welch also provided lively exhibitions.
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George Godfrey
America
Worcester County
Joe Gravel
Charles Dobey
Worcester
William Savaria
Savaria
Tim Horen
William Farrell
Marlboro
Farrell
Horen
John L. Sullivan
McManus
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Jack Welch
Reed delegates chosen at Second Massachusetts district convention
ARE FOR REED, SPRINGFIELD, April 8. The Second Massachusetts congressional convention opened at 1 pm with Col Goetting chairing and J F Bidwell presiding. 132 delegates were present. Elisha Morgan and W M Wright were elected to St Louis as delegates, with alternates T H Goodspeed and Senator Irwin. Delegates favored Reed with McKinley as second choice and Gillett was urged to run again.
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Northampton
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Police Raid on South Boston Gambling Den
Captain Hoffman and Route 6 patrols raided an alleged gambling den at 339 Broadway South Boston. Officers seized roulette wheel 740 chips three cue racks five poker tables and chairs totaling 860 dollars. One man named James Williams was arrested for being present where gaming implements were found. Williams, a painter, said he worked at the place recently and knew nothing of the proprietors.
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Broadway
Boston
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Williams
Robinson joins race for Cameron seat in Senate
Washington reports Congressman Robinson of Pennsylvania openly aligns with Quay as a potential candidate for Cameron’s Senate seat. Quay and Platt have travelled to Florida to weigh offers from powerful quarters to stay out of the fight, with McKinley’s traders conditional patronage seen as a path to end the campaign and secure the nomination.
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Murderous assault warrant sought against Officer Shaw
Benjamin Fellman’s counsel will ask for a warrant against Station 3 Officer Shaw, claimed to have shot Fellman on Lowell Street March 24. The lawyer says evidence is strong and Shaw’s case will be dismissed. Shaw remains hopeful. If not postponed, decision due Wednesday.
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Lowell Street
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Post
Towboat H. W. Hills Afire At East Boston Wharf
Alarm from Box 634 at 10:2 last night reported a fire on board the towboat H. W. Hills at Gove's wharf on Border street East Boston. Owned by Union Towboat Company. Cause undetermined. Damage estimated at $200.
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Gove
Indiana backs from dry dock at Port Royal
Beaufort April 8 at 4 30 this afternoon one hour before high water the Indiana backed out of the dry dock at Port Royal and proceeded seaward
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D. C
Indiana
Port Royal
Somerville Aldermen Grant Double Tracks on Highland and Medford
The West End street railroad sought permission to locate double tracks on Highland Avenue and Medford Street from Somerville Avenue to Davis Square. An order granting the request was adopted after an amendment requiring street condition approval by the highway committee and the superintendent of streets before tracks are laid.
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Medford Street
Somerville Avenue
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Modern Hamlet Code of Instructions for 1896 Umpires
President Young issues a circular to league umpires stressing strict enforcement of rules and uniform decisions. He urges caution in conduct and appearance, secrecy of assignments, prompt, fearless calls, and constant reporting of hotels and locations for season-long contact. He promises support from league officials.
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Young
National Baseball League
Gentimen
N. E. Young
Corbett Discharged In City Boxing Case
In St Louis on April 8 Judge Murphy's court nolle pressed the charges against boxer Corbett after Prosecuting Attorney Mulvihill said the State could not make a case. The ruling allows Corbett to spar in his entertainment this week following an arrest yesterday for violating a city ordinance barring boxing in public.
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Corbett
Fleet facts from Clowes Naval Pocketbook survey
W Laird Clowes compiles the Naval Pocketbook with data through February detailing every government vessel, from battleships to launch, and their status on Feb 1. It compares world fleets by fighting strength, classifying ships A to F and coast defense ships, noting the United States position and leading nations in coast defense.
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Boxing Gossip Sparks High Stakes Challenge in Pittsburg
Irish boxer J J Quinn and manager Peter Maher back rivals Slavin Creedon or Joe Yonski for 2500 or 6000 a side with winner take all. Pittsburg buzzes as four heavyweights converge, while Fitzsimmons and Julian surround potential clashes and Lowells Flaherty continues to dominate featherweight chatter with Foley and other top contenders.
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Pittsburg
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Lowell
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Sullivan
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Danny McBride
Johnny Gorman
Jack Foley
South Boston
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Boston
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Joe Mullins
New England
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Spike’ Sullivan
Frank Farley
Philadelphia
East
William Daly
Kid McCoy
New York
Dick O’brien
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Payne
Pollard and Terry Wedding in Somerville Church Ceremony
James Joseph Pollard of the Somerville police married Mary Georgietta Terry at St Catherine’s Church Spring Hill. The couple planned a reception at Union Hall and a wedding tour before residence at 30 Belmont street, home after May 6.
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Somerville
St. Catherine’s Church
Spring Hill
Daniel Linnehan
Mary Georgietta Terry
Mary L. Keefe
Harrington
Pollard
Belmont Street
Louisville notes for 1896 meet in Louisville
The Louisville 1896 meet program outlines a week of activities from registration and track visits to smokers, parades, and business meetings. Planned events include tours of stock farms, a Iroquois open house, trial heats, races, a manufacturers pageant and ball, steam boat excursion, Mammoth Cave trip, and neighbor city tours. George D. Gideon says national championships will be assigned to Louisville. headquarters are Rooms 46 and 47, Board of Trade Building.
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Fountain Ferry
Phenix Hill
Kentucky Division
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George D. Gideon
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Boxing lessons offered at Tremont studio by Prof Francis
Open evenings at 224 Tremontsi box training with private lessons and moderate terms. Sundays available. Room 18 hosted by Prof Francis.
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Tremontsi
Francis, T
Phillips Association Banquet Celebrates Twelfth Anniversary in Medford
Medford hosts the Phillips Literary Association annual banquet at the Opera House with about 300 guests. W. B. Hellen, association president, delivers opening remarks and notes Governor Greenhalge's recent death. Daniel Lehan serves as toastmaster as speakers include Joseph O Neill Henry Thomas N P Harrowell McGowan Gargan and Gargan. Floor dancing follows and a roll top desk and chair are presented to Hellen.
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Phillips Literary Association
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W. B. Hellen
Hellen
Greenhalge
Daniel F. Lehan
United States
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House judiciary panel nears bankruptcy bill substitute
Washington April 8 The House judiciary committee finished consideration of the bankruptcy bill and will hear the Bailey bill as a substitute at Friday's session. The Bailey bill is mainly voluntary with limited coercion for fraud and allows a State assignment to serve as the basis for a discharge from debt.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
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