Methodist Social Union Hosts Governor Greenhalge and Dignitaries
A Jem of a gathering as the Methodist Social Union entertained Governor F. T. Greenhalge, Bishop Fitzgerald of New Orleans, Bishop Warren, and Rev. Bradford P. Raymond at a social reception and collation in Odd Fellows' Hall. The event featured speeches praising religion as a civic force and noting upcoming church matters and reforms.
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Methodist Social Union
Charles W. Johnson
F. T. Greenhalge
James M. Fitzgerald
New Orleans
Heéenry W. Warren
Bradford P. Raymond
Wesleyan University
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Association
Johnson
Commonwealth
America
Chester C. Corbin
Webster
Fitzgerald
New Engand
New England
Boston
Merica
Ely
Ishop
Henry W. Warren
Brockton
J. William F. Warren
Vivian
Po Yp
Natick
Custom House Examiners Begin Boston Case Probe
The commission of special agents appointed to examine the Boston Custom case began yesterday. Marcus Hanlon of Philadelphia and Edwin O. Wood of Detroit were original appointees with Converse J. Smith added as third member. The panel will systematically inspect every department and may take three weeks to finish. General Appraiser Lunt plans reappraisals Thursday at the local office while Appraiser Dodge attends a New York meeting.
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Boston
Marcus Hanlon
Philadelphia
Edwin O. Wood
Detroit
Converse J. Smith
New England
Lunt
Dodge
New York
Strikers Accuse Lowell Officials of Suppressing Protests
James Ab ingon and Mr Hammerson tell the Central Labor Union that city officials and police hinder strikers while detectives oppose them. They vow to stay out, raise funds nationwide, and distribute $900 to $1000 weekly to the relief effort as mill authorities tolerate aid to bluff the Seiko.
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Lowell
Central Labor Union
James Abingon
Hammerson
Fall River
Philadelphia
Seiko
American Wringer Co. Wringers Sweepers and Repairs Ad
The American Wringer Co advertise wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers from 13 and 15 Broadway extension city. They are manufacturers and offer repairs and prompt mail order service.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
A Phenomenal Sale of the Boston Evening Post
The Boston Evening Post debuts with a phenomenal sale as nearly five hundred newsboys flood streets for the first noon edition. Extra teams distribute, readers flock to windows, and the paper claims to outpace rivals in Boston and New England.
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Washington Street
Evening Post
Weather Man
Boston
Chip
New England
Shepherd
Leicester
John 3
Russell
the Post
Senator Lodge
Harrison Atwood
Coe
Lee
Kat
Hart
O'Neil
Fitzgerald
Woman and two children rescued from dire attic conditions
In Lowell on April 9 a woman named McGinnis and two children were found near death in the attic of the White block on Bridge street by Officer Clement. The dwelling lacked basic comforts as the husband was unemployed. A child had died last week, and two others were deemed unrecoverable in those conditions. The mother and surviving children were sent to the City Farm by authorities.
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Lowell
McGinnis
White Block
Bridge Street
Clement
Fire destroys Bernard Manion stables killing 120 horses
A Baltimore fire at Bernard Manion's livery and boarding stable killed 120 horses and damaged 160 carriages and feed. About 20 workers escaped. loss estimated at 200 000 dollars with half insured, total near 400 000 dollars due to valuable turnout and trotters.
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Baltimore
Bernard Manion
Manion
Free Medical Services by Dr. Dewey at Hotel Pelham
Boston physician Dr. Dewey offers free medical services to all during severe hard times. Office at Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1, 2 to 6, and 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays 10 to 4 p.m.
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Dewey
Boston
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
Peculiar Decoy Letter Case Ties West Derry Youth to Threats
In West Derry on March 16 Benjamin Adams received a note signed George Southerland demanding $100 under threat of death. The decoy letter led to the arrest of 17-year-old Charles Sleeper, a mail route worker, who was charged with threatening to kill Adams. Sleeper, arraigned before Justice Poor, claims innocence, with guardian Miss Durham of the Boston Children’s Aid Society as his guardian. The case, aided by Edward H. Sanders and Prof. Edward R. Angell, reveals possible wider involvement. Sleeper has no home, boarding with Mrs. Alice Melvin, and has long supported himself since age 12.
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West Derry
N. H
Benjamin Adams
George Southerland
East Derry
Adams
Charles BE. Sleeper
John Melvin
Derry
Sleeper
Edward H. Sanders
Edward R. Angell
Young Sleeper
Justice Poor
Supreme Court
Exeter
E. R. Angell
William A. Adams
Carrie E. Greenwood
Alice M. Melvin
Bangor
Miss Durham
Children’s Aid Society of
Boston
Newtons Boulevard Third Section Approved by City Council
The Newton Common Council approved the northern section of Newtons Boulevard after debate. Councilman Childs sought postponement, but the motion to table failed. A concurrent action on the bill expanding school committee powers was passed after a protest resolution was adopted, though tabled briefly.
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Newton
Common Council
Childs
Bristow
Bullard
Hatfield
Green
Thompson
Weed
Tolman
Katie Malone 11 Killed by Freight Car Near Byron Street
Worcester report states Katie Malone an 11 year old girl was struck and killed instantly by a freight car of the Boston and Maine Railroad near Byron street. No further details given.
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Worcester
Katie Malone
Boston & Maine Railroad
Byron Street
Death of A. T. Coombs in Jersey City Hotel
A. T. Coombs of 440 Tremont Street Boston died unexpectedly at Taylor's Hotel Jersey City at 1 am. The Maine native, a former piano businessman and wartime volunteer, left a fortune and a nephew in Roxbury. A card requested notification to W. F. Cox in Portland.
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New York
A. T. Coombs
Tremont Street
Boston
Taylor’s Hotel
Jersey City
W. F. Cox
Oxford Street
Portland
Coombs
Maine
Brunswick
Merrimac
South
Roxbury Station
He Kept a Road House Heavily Fined in Middlesex Court
Michael J. Early of Stowe was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to six months in the House of Correction by Judge Lilley in Middlesex Superior Court at East Cambridge. Early ran a road house near Stowe and Hudson with cider production, facing liquor keeping selling and nuisance charges.
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Middlesex County
Lilley
Middlesex Superior Court
East Cambridge
Michael J. Early
Stowe
House of Correction
Early
Hudson
Underwood
Selectmen
Residents Should Hold Boston liquor Licenses
Boston Common Council debates nonresident liquor licenses after police report found 150 licensees with no Boston residence. Councilman James H. Kelley plans resolutions condemning nonresident grants and urging action to prevent repetition, arguing residents fund taxes and deserve the privileges.
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Boston
Hub
James H. Kelley
Ward 23
Kelley
Post
Seven Die After Log Camp Wreck Near Whitehall
A logging engine wreck at Staples Covell logging camp north of Whitehall Michigan killed Gus Anderson and six others who later died. Eight men were aboard. one survived with minor injuries. The train struck a fallen tree, telescoped, and buried the crew. medical aid was delayed due to distance of the camp.
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Whitehall
Mich
Staples & Covell
Here
Gus Anderson
Otto Shellander
Martin Lynch
Frank Shippey
Allen Critchett
Loraine Critchett
Emory Sterns
City Transport Schedule and Abby Morton Diaz Lecture
The Rowe's wharf Union station and southern depots will run regular trips starting today with first car at 6 35 am and every 15 minutes until 6 10 pm. A market car will leave Medford square on weekdays at 5 00 am. Mrs Abby Morton Diaz will lecture at the Church of Our Redeemer Allston Wednesday evening April 11 on Human Beings.
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Rowe's Wharf
Union Station
Southern Depots
Medford
Medford Square
Abby Morton Diaz
Church of Our Redeemer
Allston
Milwaukee theatre fire kills firemen on roof walk
Fire at the Davidson Theatre and hotel in Milwaukee destroys the building. Six stories up, fall from the roof kills several firemen and leaves others trapped. at least eight deaths confirmed with possible more. Total loss around 225000 dollars including theatre, scenery, and private losses.
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Milwaukee
Davidson Theatre
Davidson Hotel
Reese
August Jansen
Frank McGurk
Leutenant Truck Company No. 4
Fred Kroesschmuer
Archie Campbell
Allie Reiss
Company No. 3
James C. Freeman
Leutenant Company No. 4
James Crowley
No. 14
Foley
Reimer
Pupils Cycle Room Opens at English High School
The English High School unveiled a new bicycle room during April vacation, with space for sixty to seventy wheels and overflow storage. Custos Rotulorum, a teacher in charge, says cycling cuts car fares and boosts outdoor exercise while aiding punctuality and classroom harmony.
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English High School
Dartmouth Street
Institute of Technology
Trial of John Mackie for murder of Mrs Randall begins
The trial of John Mackie for the murder of Mrs G H Randall formerly of 15 Indiana street will commence Monday April 23 in the Superior Court. The assault occurred on the night of November 20 1893 and the woman died days later.
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John Mackie
G. H. Randall
Indiana Street
Munyon Rheumatism Cure Court Testimony Ads
Munyon promises cure for rheumatism in any body part with a guarantee. Acute or muscular cases claim relief in one to five days and can ease pain in hours. Chronic rheumatism sciatica lumbago and back pain are said to be swiftly cured. See Munyon at Hotel Pelham corner Boylston Tremont to consult free with no charge for examination.
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Munyon
Noted Louisville Swindle Hits Boston Bicycle Firm
A Boston bicycle dealer lost 225 dollars to a clever swindle by a man calling himself G M Allison claiming to be the Louisville agent for G M Allison Co. He presented a receipted bill for a buggy, cashed a forged check, and fled. Louisville denies any connection or loss.
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Boston
Columbus Avenue
G. M. Allison
G.M. Allison & Co
Louisville
Sargent & Ham Company
Bowker Street
Allison
Second National Bank of Louisville
G. M. Allison & Co
Bicycle Company
Second National Bank
Sugar Trust Knifing Wilson Tariff Bill
New York April 9 Congressman Benton McMillin of Tennessee blames Sugar Trust money and influence for opposing the Wilson tariff bill. He says the bill is good and should win Democratic support. Congressman Quigg of New York counters that the Senate will kill it due to the income tax axe.
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New York
Benton McMillin
Tennessee
Ways and Means
Sugar Trust
Quigg
Senate
Anarchist Johann Most Speaks in New Haven
Herr Johann Most delivered several characteristic speeches in New Haven on April 9 announcing a possible move of the Freiheit plant to the city and the issue of the journal here.
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New Haven
Johann Most
Most
Freiheit
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