Reform Clu Debate on Immigration Policy at Boston Dinner
At a Massachusetts Reform Club dinner in Young’s, William Lloyd Garrison debated immigration with Richmond Mayo Smith and Robert DeCourcy Ward and others. Smith urged restricting rights, while Ward and Dewey argued on education and economics. Garrison warned of banning immigrants, stressing civic responsibility and the risks of elite control over new arrivals.
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Massachusetts Reform Club
Young
William Lloyd Garrison
Richmond Mayo Smith
Robert DeCourcy Ward
New York
Davis R. Dewey
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Garrison
James J. Myers
Cambridge
James Dunbar
Alpheus S. Hardy
James J. Bailey, Jr
Samuel D. Parker
Dana Estes
Francis A. Walker
E. B. Haskell
John E. Russell
Henry H. Eses
Hersey B. Goodwin
Darwin E. /Ware
Richard H. Dana
Robert DeCourcy Warden
Dills Island
New York Arbor
Ellis Island
Delehanty
Boston
Europe
Institute of Technology
North End
Boson
United States
New Hampshire
Reformers’ Guns Target Oppression, Not Immigrants
General Francis A Walker endorsed restriction and argued that militarism is the common enemy. He disputed Mr Garrison’s claim that residents have no right to exclude immigrants, asserting self defence as humanity’s first law.
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Francis A.walker
Mr. Garrison
Thirteenth Annual Theta Delta Chi Dinner in Boston
The New England Association of Theta Delta Chi held its thirteenth annual dinner at Young's last evening under Iota Charge. Around sixty members and guests attended. Officers elected include President Irving P. Fox and vice-presidents Rev E. E. Capen and Hon. S. P. Smith, with Hiosea M. Knowlton as Attorney-General and A. P. Stone as secretary and treasurer. Toastmaster Arthur P. Stone introduced Dr. O S. Marden as orator, with remarks by Clay W. Holmes, Knowlton, and Rev. B H. Capen.
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New England Association of the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity
Iota Charge
Young
Irving P. Fox
EE. H. Capen
S. P. Smith
Hiosea M. Knowlton
A. P. Stone
B. P. Battenhouse
Arthur P. Stone
O. S. Marden
Clay W. Holmes
Elmira
N. Y
Knowlton
BH. H. Capen
MIT Class of 1895 Dinner Hosts Elected Officers
Twenty six members of the class of 95 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology dined at Youngs Hotel yesterday. George W Hayden presided and the group elected officers: President George W Hayden, vice presidents T H Wiggin and A L Caulfield, secretary and treasurer R K Shepard.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Young’s Hotel
George W. Hayden
T. H. Wiggin
A. L. Caulfield
R. K. Shepard
First Annual Knights of Columbus Ball in Cambridgeport
The Cambridgeport first annual Knights of Columbus ball drew a large crowd at Union Hall last evening. Decor was lavish with bunting and unfurled flags while an orchestra played from eight to midnight followed by a supper and dancing until two. Notable attendees included Mayor Bancroft City Clerk Brandon Common Council President Odiorne and many local residents and their guests.
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Cambridge Council
Knights of Columbus
Union Hall
Cambridgeport
Bancroft
John F. Aylward
Brandon
John T. Odiorne
W. H. O'Neil
John O'Callaghan
F. E. Lappin
Dwyar
Ferris
May Maloney
Brassil
M. Duffy
Mabel Ferry
W. H. Lertora
Edward J. Malley
William Ducey
John Kane
Eugene Harrington
George Paterson
Wolcott
John McDermott
Miss Hardy
William Fitzgerald
John Hogan
Sadie G. Leahy
Miss Carroll
Mary E. Brown
May Lally
Mary McDermott
M. E. Quirk
Lilie Aylward
Catherine J. Hayes
Richard Brown
Esta McDermott
Catherine Sullivan
Jennie Hurlihy
James J. Sti
Free transfers urged to aid public transit reform
The speaker argues the West End Street Railway holds a valuable monopoly on Boston’s levee street routes and should be required to grant free transfers. He cites examples from other cities, asserts potential revenue gains, and claims free transfers would lower passenger costs without harming the company, urging legislative action to grant this right.
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West End Street Railway Company
Massachusetts
Boston
West End Company
Dorchester
South Boston
Roxbury
Brighton
Charlestown
Toronto
Detroit
West End Street Railway
Merry Hamblen Ball In Monument Hall A Success
The first annual ball of the Hamblen Associates of Charles Town was held last night in Monument Hall. An enthusiastic evening featured a concert program and a well managed floor led by Jeremiah F. Desmond with numerous assistants including John E. Tierney and several others.
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Hamblen Associates of
Charlestown
Monument Hall
Jeremiah F. Desmond
John E. Tierney
J. Burns
W. F. Connors
J. J. Carolan
H. F. Everett
W. W. Bromfield
F., F. Donnelly
J. F. Connelly
Harvard Varsity Crew Loses A A Sprague to Illness
Harvard's varsity rowing team loses A A Sprague due to illness ending his season. Sprague, weighing 190 pounds and Roaring at No 6, was one of the strongest oarsmen and captained the freshman squad two years earlier. His replacement at No 6 is Shepard, promoted from the senior crew and previously rowed in the New London varsity race.
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Harvard
A. A. Sprague
Sprague
Tullard
Shepard
New London
Mad dog in Rowley shot by owner
A dog believed to have hydrophobia was shot today by its owner A. A. Hicken in Rowley. The animal allegedly attacked several people near the Hicken residence but caused no injuries. The dog was described as highly bred and valuable.
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Rowley
A. A. Hicken
Hicken
Eulogy Planned for Late Representative Cogswell
The House in Washington on April 10 set Saturday afternoon of next week for eulogies honoring the late Representative Cogswell of Massachusetts.
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Washington
Representative Cogswell
Massachusetts
Washington Mille to shut down for a week
Lawrence reports the Washing ton Mille will suspend operations next Monday for seven days to reduce production. Treasurer Wood says the pause aims to cut output and adjust market supply.
Mayor Perry Frames Free Transfer Battle in Somerville
Mayor Albion A. Perry of Somerville questions the myth of West End widows with stock in the company and urges lawmakers to report the bill for free transfers. He argues the street railway’s monopoly justifies legislative intervention to protect working people paying high fares.
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Albion A. Perry
Somerville
West End
Perry
Bowman
Pug Nose Feature Sparks Hump Free Debate
Odd note from G Hump Florida highlights Pug Nose traits and other features. Send stamp to H Woodbury at 11 Winter Ave for more details.
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H. Woodbury
Free transfers debate figures in Toronto street railway debate
The Hon George Fred Williams argued free transfers as an extortion on public rights presenting Toronto street railway contract as evidence. He cited 8 percent city tax on gross income and a 3 cent fare with free transfers, contrasting it with the West End which carries 153 million passengers versus Toronto’s 22 million.
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George Fred Williams
Toronto
West End
Williams
Toronto Street Railway Company
Closing speeches feature city officials and union rep views
Corporation Counsel Bailey followed by three minute remarks from Councilman John J. Scott and ex Councilman John Hur ley along with Dr Cutter and Thomas H Canning. Representative Rourke presented certified council resolutions as evidence closing petitioners case.
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Corporation
Bailey
Williams
John J. Scott
Cambridge
John Hurley
Charlestown
Cutter
Prentiss Cummings Opposes Free Transfers Bill
Prentiss Cummings opens for remonstrants against the measure, arguing free transfers would invite fraud and that Boston’s West End Street Railway should not be forced into a system. He cites 18% figures and 12,000,000 free transfers, warns conductors could loot fares, and notes unique West End routes. Hearing adjourned to 10:30 Monday for further presentation.
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Prentiss Cummings
West End Street Railway Company
Boston
West End
Boston painters strike may end after meeting at Hanover Street
The Hebrew boss painters and decorators of Boston held a meeting at 133 Hanover Street to consider proposals from striking workers. Z W Pritchard of the Central Labor Union spoke on current difficulties. Bosses appeared willing to meet most striker demands, with a further meeting planned to seek a settlement.
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Boston
Hanover Street
Z. W. Pritchard
Central Labor Union
New England Moulders Elect Organizer at Eliot Street
Delegates from thirty nine local unions of iron and brass moulders in New England met at 45 Eliot Street. D A White of Union 10% was elected organizer for the New England States. A conference board was formed to handle grievances, and steps were taken for a uniform wage and hour rate across New England foundries.
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Iron and Brass Moulders
New England
Eliot Street
D. A. White
Wrecked Schooners At St John’s In Severe Gale
A severe gale at St Pierre drives ashore the French schooners Noisiel and Mazurka, both total wrecks, with their crews saved. The Gloucester schooner Henry Stanley escaped damage after a harrow escape. Noisiel carried fish.
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ST. John’s
N. F
St. Pierre
Noisiel
Roadstead
Mazurka
Henry Stanley
Democrats nominate unpledged Salem delegates to state convention
Salem April 10 Democrats held caucuses and named unpledged delegates to the State convention. The list includes Charles H. Gillis, William B. Finn, Thomas J. Cleary, Thomas O'Hare, William F. Carr, James J. Rock, Patrick J. Barnard, William H. O'Neil, John J. Coughlin, Clifford Brigham, L. F Millen, B. J. Mulligan, C. P. McGlue, Charles T. Williams, D. J. Curford, John J. Hartigan, Michael O'Grady, Michael J. Coleman, T. A. Devine, W. S. Lord, John Coleman, J. S. Dalton, T. Mahoney, Philip Sheridan, Michael O'Brien, J. T. Monaghan, Charles B. Ropes.
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Salem
Charles H. Gillis
William B. Finn
Thomas J. Cleary
Thomas O'Hare
William F. Carr
James J. Rock
Patrick J. Barnard
Williamh. O'Neil
John J. Coughlin
Clifford Brigham
L. F Millen
B. J. Mulligan
C. P. McGlue
Charles T. Will
Boston Theatre and Museums Roadshow Week Preview
Boston arts and entertainment listings outline a busy week with Frank Daniels comic opera at the Museum and The Wizard of the Nile in Boston, De Wolf Hopper’s elephant finale, El Capitan premiere, Cleopatra with Fanny Davenport, Charley’s Aunt at Park Theatre, Cissy Fitzgerald’s last Boston engagement, The Governor of Kentucky closing at Hollis Street, Ada Rehan and Daly’s company arriving, Lucia di Lammermoor pulled, Maritania as next week’s main draw, The Rainmakers at Columbia Theatre, Donnelly and Girard, second Boston children’s congress, Innes’s band at Boston Theatre, Grand Opera House final run, Fields and Hanson at Howard Atheneum, Camille ends at Museum with Duse, Jocko and Pongo at Austin & Stone’s, Lyceum with International vaudeville, Irving and Terry farewell tickets on sale, Hobbies at Dudley Street Opera House, Rose Syyell London Belles at Palace Theatre, and Nickelodeon features Sultan’s paradise and other acts.
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Tremont Theatre
de Wolf Hopper
Boston
Sousa and Klein
Charley’s
The
Park Theatre
Cissy Fitzgerald
England
Drummers Dance At Cape Cod Travellers Banquet
The ninth annual Cape Cod Commercial Travellers Association hall event in Boston drew 300 guests including John Adams Provincetown and Colonel Henry A. Thomas Governor's secretary. A fine supper accompanied a lively dance with many notable attendees from Boston and beyond.
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Odd Fellows
Cape Cod
A. A. Cushman
John Burkett
Frank Salva
John Adams
Provincetown
L. J. Page
H. A. Thomas
C. E. Haskins
Co. G. Hustis
Theodore Strater
Charles Whitten
W. L. Russell
H. P. Black
George E. Hunt
F. P. Reynolds
Hattie Richardson
Brockton
G. H. Shattuck
Orleans
Mertie Mae Smith
Etta Hagelstein
Freda Hagelstein
Edwin D. West
Lawrence
J. S. Crapon
Andrew Hawes
A. W. Thompson
C. E. Hobbs
E. D. West
A. T. Knowles
Willis C. Hardy
G. E. Hunt
W W. Cobb
G. H. Jerauld
Edward Wilcox
W. S. Hayes, Jr
Watching Over The Dead Father Cassin In East Boston
Remains of the Rev. Father Cassin lie in state at the Church of the Assumption East Boston with limited access as decorations are incomplete. Public viewing hours are today 3 to 9 pm and Sunday 8 to 10 am. Body guards and sodality members guard or appear in shifts before Monday funeral escort by East Boston Cadet Band to the cemetery. Mrs Butler, sister of the pastor, has shown improvement after a period of illness.
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Father Cassin
Church of the Assumption
Boston
Oregon Republicans Favor Suffrage and McKinley Vote
Portland April 10. The Republican State convention adopted resolutions backing women’s suffrage and opposing silver. Delegates are instructed to vote for McKinley at the national convention.
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Portland
Ore
McKinley
Salem Man Slashes Throat in Suicide Attempt
Charles A. Parker a popular Salem salesman quit work at J P Harris Co and attempted suicide at his home with a carving knife. Neighbors and workmen restrained him as his throat was cut but the blade narrowly missed the jugular. A physician sewed the wound and Parker was to be moved to hospital.
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Salem
Charles A. Parker
Parker
J. P. Harris & Co
Andrew and
Milk Streets
Desperate Yale Student Desertion Tale Unravels in Court
Nellie M. Evans confessed to deceiving police claiming to be daughter of a California senator and to fraudulently staying at the Brunswick hotel in Boston. She revealed her maiden name Nellie Flaherty, marriage to George Evans of New York, and that her parents were deceased with siblings. Judge Burke, after a stern lecture, postponed further action to allow family contact.
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Nellie M. Evans
Yale
Nellie Flaherty
George Evans
New Cork
Boston
Senator Evens
California
Nellie
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