Newtonville Unitarian unrest ends in pastor resignation
Newtonville April 10 The Rev Tra A Priest pastor of the First Unitarian Church resigns effective September Attracting wide gossip the church splits into two factions over his departure Trustees led by Charles S Keene claim the request was unofficial while supporters led by Mrs Andrew Wellington defend the minister Priest says discord prompted retirement and vows to seek harmonious fields He is 38 Tufts graduate four years in Newtonville with no immediate plans announced.
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Newtonville
Tra A
Charles S. Keene
Andrew Wellington
Wellington
James L. Richards
Post
Priest
Ira A. Priest
Tufts
Adams
Indian Schools Debate Over Appropriations Moves in Senate
Senators debated Carter’s bid to strike out the ban on funding sectarian Indian schools. Lodge and Gallinger opposed, Hawley joked on nonsectarian teaching, while Hoar favored ending sectarian supports though noting Grant once supported them as best done.
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Senate
Carter
Rep
Mont
House
Lodge
Congress
Hampton School
Lincoln School
Gallinger
N. H
Lincoln Institute
Hawley
Conn
Hoar
Mass
General Grant
Mr. Hoar
Jealous Daly shoots wife in New York apartment dispute
William F Daly a barber at Alpine apartments 53 West Thirty-third street fired two shots at his wife Mary F Daly after a long separation and quarrels. She was wounded in the left arm and fainted at 137 East Twenty-ninth street. Daly claimed she left him for another man. He was arrested at East Thirty-fifth Street police station.
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New York
William F. Daly
West Thirty-third Street
East Thirty-fifth Street
Mary F. Daly
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Third Avenue
Bowery
Twentyninth Street
East Twenty-fifth Street
East Fifteenth Street
East Twenty-ninth Street
Lexington Avenue
Drowned Captain Faunce and Son Sink in Virginia Waters
Captain John Faunce and his son Percy from Washington DC drowned near Cape Henry as seven crewmen perished while renewing sturgeon nets off Virginia Beach. Heavy easterly breakers and a capsizing stroke the fishing craft. no bodies recovered.
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Cape Henry
John Faunce
Percy
Washington, D. C
Faunce
Virginia Beach
Frank
Seatack Life Saving Station
Believe in Cleveland and Democratic Stand in Oregon
In Portland Oregon on April 10 the Democratic State Committee voted three to one in favor of a platform aligned with President Cleveland and a stance against proscriptive societies. The vote signals confidence in Silver and Monroe Doctrine policies amid internal party divisions.
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Oreron
Portland
Ore
Americans Sweep Olympic Events in Athens Final Day
In Athens Boston Athletic Association athletes dominated the final day winning the 100 yard dash Tom Burke in 12 seconds and Ellery H Clark high jump 181 cm while Thomas Curtis won 110 meter hurdles. Hoyt and Blake faced Greek challengers as America clinched overall glory with multiple firsts and seconds. The crowd of about 150 000 applauded the united American effort under trainer John Graham.
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Athens
Tom Burke
Boston Athletic Association
Hoffman
Ellery H. Clark
Thomas P. Curtis
Gourling
W. W. Hoyt
Tyler
Princeton
Connolly
Suffolk Athletic Association
Marathan
Arthur Blake
Boston
Blake
America
Greece
John Graham
Graham
Solon
Hoyt
Curtis
Clark
Garrett
Debs Interest in Court Contempt Legislation Progress
In Washington on April 10 Mr Call asked the judiciary committee chair about progress on restraining United States Courts in contempt cases. Senator Hoar said the matter was referred to Senator Hill for a sub committee study and a bill was prepared by Mr Thurston. The timing of a committee report depends on Senator from New York.
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Washington
Call
Dem
Fla
Senate Today
Judiciary Committee
United States
Eugene V. Debs
Hoar
Rep
Mass
Hill
N. Y
Thurston
Neb
New York
Tiffany ring dispute court filing and police board case
Miss H O Smith claims a Tiffany diamond ring belongs to Mary J Prescott estate. Walter C Prescott disputes it, says it was given for setting. An injunction sought. Patrolman Matthew L McLaughlin faced Board of Police charges of neglect of duty and untruthfulness with Captain Wyman as complainant. he pleaded not guilty.
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H. O. Smith
Walter C. Prescott
Mary J. Prescott
Miss Smith
Prescott
Matthew L. McLaughlin
Board of Police
Wyman
Convention Adopts Free Silver Platform and St Louis Delegates
The convention adopts a free silver plank and names silver delegates to St Louis. It condemns secret political bodies and invites citizens to cooperate against religious proscription. A revenue tariff is favored, the Monroe Doctrine should be enforced, and government construction of the Nicaragua canal is endorsed. A resolution praising President Cleveland passes 171 to 72 after a lengthy debate.
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St. Louis
Nicaragua Canal
Cleveland
Stabbed Four Times in Work Dispute at Lynn
April 10 in West Lynn a quarrel at Mark Worthley’s shoe plant led to Augustus Hammond being stabbed four times by Archibald W. Charmon with a shoe knife. Hammond, one eyed, suffered minor wounds and was taken to the station. Charmon was arrested at the hospital and to be arraigned tomorrow.
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Lynn
Augustus Hammond
Archibald W. Charmon
Mark Worthley
Alley Street
West Lynn
Hammond
Charmon
Beecham's Pills for Constipation Advertised
Bee cham s Pills for constipation priced 10c and 25c promoted with a druggist book. Reference notes claim over 6,000,000 boxes sold to date.
America Wins Olympic Wreath In Historic Athens Triumph
The article notes American athletes dominating the Athens Games, with Jimmie Connolly winning the hop, step and jump, Robert Garrett discus, Princeton captain taking the 16 pound shot, and Fleet Tom Burke leading in the 400 metres. It highlights nine of twelve events won by the Americans, drawing wide praise from global spectators and reporters. Boston’s team is surprised by the rapid emergence of latent strength, yet acknowledges possible stronger squads elsewhere.
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Athens
America
Jimmie Connolly
Boston
Suffolk Athletic Club
Robert Garrett
Princeton
Fleet Tom Burke
Boston Boys
New York Team Dominates Global Track Events
England once led in athletics but recent wins place America at the forefront. Burke of Boston and Lane of Princeton posted fast 100 metre heats, though some marks lagged behind Worcester performances. Clark of Boston topped the high jump, while Harvard's standout reached 6 feet 101-2.
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New York
Manhattan Field
Athens
America
Princeton
Curtis
Burke
Worcester
Boston University
Ellery H. Clark
Boston
Harvard
América
Meet Highlights Include Bar Clear at 6 Feet 11
Yesterday's competition featured Tom Curtis winning the 110-metre race as the New England bar record stood at 6 feet 11 inches. The world mark remains 6 feet 55-8 inches held by Mike Sweeney now turning pro. Stephen Chase of Dartmouth College holds the 1525 seconds record for the 120 yards.
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New England
Phil Stinger
Mike Sweeney
Tom Curtis
Stephen Chase
Dartmouth College
Boston Paine brothers win shooting contest in Athens
John and Sumner Paine, renowned Boston yachtsmen, won the shooting contest in Athens on April 10 amid gusty winds. The pair received enthusiastic applause and a warm reception at the American headquarters. They plan to return home rather than continue to English events.
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Athens
John
Sumner Paine
Boston
Paines
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Owler
Grandfather and grandmother Charles B Owler and his wife celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Charlestown. A golden night with music readings from Miss Carrie Sweetland, gold gifts, and fifty gold dollars presented by Boston Caledonian Club spokesman Chief T H Hudson. The couple married April 10 1846 in Andover Massachusetts.
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Grandma
Isabelle Owell
Charles B. Owler
High Street
Charlestown
Carrie Sweetland
Boston Caledonian Club
T. H. Hudson
Owler
Leven
Scotland
New England Happenings Mix of Burns and Fires
A 15 year old girl died from burns received tending a brush fire in North Brattleboro. Ada Shay, 65, of Bradford, was severely burned by her clothing catching fire from a bonfire and is feared dead. County health officials seek warrants for twelve physicians over improper birth and death registrations. A forest fire near Rockbottom burned 11 acres of young woodland. Greenhalge memorial exercises were held at Concord High School with Colonel Thomas delivering an address.
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Lizzie Craighill
North Brattleboro
Ada
John Shay
Bradford
Headley
New Haven
Conn
Rockbottom
Greenhalge
Concord High School
Henry A. Thomas
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