London Zoo Inquiries And Demolition Threat To Old 21 College Hill House
A London Zoo piece reflects on animals enduring winter at the menagerie and praises Dick hog Toby seal Sally chimpanzee while pondering humane questions of captivity. A nearby 17th century house at 21 22 College Hill near St Pauls faces demolition amid debates on preserving literary and historical memory tied to Dryden and the Duke of Buckingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
Sally
Duke of Buckingham
London
Julian
Slawthorne
Africa
Tugurtha
Macbeth
Adam
Noblg
Timbs, Hare
Thornbury
St.aul’s
Cannon
Upper Thames
College Hill
Grinling Gibbons
Narrow escape at Gloucester crossing saves three lives
At Gloucester April 15 a horse and buggy were struck by a train after a crossing gate failed to stop. the horse was killed, the buggy smashed, and three people were thrown over the gate but escaped with only injuries. The upright gate support caused the fatal impact, yet the occupants survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Sidney Moore
Bay View
Howard Poland
Washington Street
Moore
Tie
Cleveland Denies Ballot Box Talk With Campbell
Former President Grover Cleveland replies to General Grosvenor denying any discussion of a ballot box bill with Governor Campbell. He offers to give testimony locally or via affidavit and notes a possible trip to Washington later in April, hoping to conclude the investigation beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuteron
Grosvenor
Cleveland
Campbell
C.H. Grosvenor
Washington
Iaw
Grover Cleveland
Oil price wars widen in northwestern Ohio fields
Fryplay April 15 The Standard Oil Company has raised Ohio crude to 30 cents a barrel for the second time in a week and the sixth time in a month. Independent rivals have kept 244 cents below the Standard. The Pew and Emerson Refinery's Slan nl Company is credited with the last two advances. The fight aims to push rivals from the field as northwest Ohio oil country anticipates rapid changes this spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fryplay
Standard Oil Company
Ohio
Standard
Ohio Petroleum
Sian Nl Company
Pew & Emerson
Senate Votes on Montana Election Case and Chinese Exclusion Debates
The Senate debated Montana election issues and proposed changes to Chinese exclusion laws. Amendments would modify certificates of residence, arrest and deportation penalties, and redefinition of entry rights. A bill reorganizing federal courts to create a national circuit structure passed, with details on appellate authority and court locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Montana
Coast Line Battle
Courts of the
United States
Glidden patents held invalid by Oregon judge
In Portland on April 15 Judge Deady of the United States Circuit Court ruled the Glidden patents invalid. He denied injunctions in suits by Washburn & Moen Manufacturing Co of Worcester and Elwood of DeKalb against Knapp Burrell & Co of Portland, agents for St Louis and Braddock Wire Co of Pittsburgh, upholding prior rulings by Judge Treat and Judge Shiras.
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Portlland
Deady
United States Circuit Court
Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Company
Worcester
Mass
Elwood
DeKalb, Ill
Knapp, Burrell & Co
Portland, Or
St. Louis
Braddock Wire Company
Pittsburg
Treat
Judge Shiras
Iowa
Washburn & Moen
Burrie Elects Seven Aldermen and Mayor Under Australian Law
In Burrie Montana on April 15 the city held elections for seven Aldermen and the Mayor. Democrats won the contest with only one Republican elected by a margin of three votes. The election used the Australian method and was reported a success.
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Burrie
Mont
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitality and Appetite Support
A vintage testimonial style ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures fatigue by toning and strengthening the system and improving appetite. It asserts the 100 Doses One Dollar claim as unique to this medicine and urges readers to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
House Debates Naval Bill and Grant Statue in Capitol
In the House on April 16 the naval appropriation bill faced an amendment to drop three coast line battleships, rejected 104 to 182. A move to recommit for a one-battleship amendment failed 103 to 120, and the bill passed. A resolution from the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic asks to place a marble statue of General Grant in Statuary Hall.
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Washington
House
Boutelle
Maine
Yeas
Holman
Indiana
Committee On Naval Affairs
McKinley
Ohio
Ulysses S. Grant
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Cannon
Chinois
Committee On Rules
The Science of Good Cheer Lecture at Tremont Temple
Rev T DeWitt Talmage delivered a vigorous Tremont Temple lecture on The Science of Good Cheer drawing a large, enthusiastic crowd. He urged bright talk, cheerful living, and kindness, with jokes and an optimistic view of humanity, while urging readers to cultivate joy and avoid gloom. The piece also notes parliamentary actions on cider vinegar standards and milk inspection in the Massachusetts House, with votes and positions from several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt ‘Talmage
Tremont Temple
Yalmage
Mr. Salmage
Yale
Goodrain
Christ
Iman
Gerry
Food product rate inquiry by interstate commissioners
Interstate Commerce Commissioners Morrison of Illinois and Veazey of Vermont are in Boston to study food shipment rates from the West to the seaboard. They report testimony suggests the long and short haul clause hinders rate cuts, with current charges of 8 to 40 cents to New York and Boston for about 1700 miles seen as low. The pair will stay in Boston for forthcoming testimony and report to the commission, along with Judges Schoonmaker and Bragg, who have been probing Chicago and other Western points. A hearing is set for 10 o'clock this morning at the railroad commissioners office, 20 Beacon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Dawes
Boston Executive Business Association
Evarts
United States
United Statts
United
Viet
Secretary of the Treasury
Montana
Moveran
Iron Hall House of Representatives
Suppert
Hoar
Morgan
Helena
House
the- Ponca
Republican Party
Daniel
Vance
Llurrah
Jlurrah
Iepublican
Butte
Returning Board
Silver Bow County
Territorial Returning Board
Messrs
Clark
Maginnis
Oates
Alabama
Cannon
Mills
Texas
Yeas
Circuit Courts
The
District Courts
Circuit Court
Circuit
First
Boston
New York
Philadelpha
Richmond
Uth
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Chicago
Eighth Circuit
St. Louis
San Francisco
Supreme Court
District Court
District Court of the
United Sites
Supreme Courts
le Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce
Morrison
Ilinois
Veazey
Vermont
Post
Veazy
Commission
Schoonmaker
Bragg
Railroad Commissioners
Beacon Street
Nature's best medicine is sleep at Paine's sale
An old proverb notes money can't buy health yet can buy refreshing sleep. The ad promotes box beds from Paine's Furniture Company on Canal Street, claiming they cure insomnia and are now on a great sale with extensive advertising.
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Paine
Canal Street
Boston Thieves Paradise Debate Over Penalty Heightens
In the General Court Representatives attacked a bill fixing a minimum fifteen year penalty for breaking and entering a dwelling. An amendment by Hayes proposing five years failed to pass 8 to 62, as supporters argued the minimum was needed. opponents warned against rigid penalties while Means declared Boston a thieves paradise. The bill moved to a third reading.
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Judiciary Committee
Hayes
Lynn
Means
Boston
Kittredge
Luther
New Bedford
Lomasney
Paradise
New York
Quincy
Quincey
Cook
Leominster
Goddard
Orange
Counittes
Eldridge
Chicopee
NO APPROPRIATION THIS YEAR FOR CONSERVATORY PETITION
The House debated the New England Conservatory of Music petition for state aid amid opposition and calls to kill the measure. Speakers argued over usefulness and deserving institutions as the report on the adverse petition was discussed and then accepted after further debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Conservatory of Music
Davis
Somerville
Hemenway
Canton
Wheeler
Rutland
Perkins
Boston
Mckttrick
Parkhurst
Clinton
House Bills And Reports In Legislature
A summary of measures reported in the Trouse includes a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the poll tax for statewide offices, a Saturday half holiday for women and minors in manufacturing, a provision on newspaper attachments requiring prior demand, and rules on attachments taking precedence over later liens. Also noted are proposals to remove subordinate officers of the Massachusetts Reformatory, a Boston and Maine Railroad bonus guarantee to St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain railroads, and a lease of New London and Northern Railway property. Orders for forenoon sessions after Tuesday next were laid over.
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HOUSE
Messrs
Pinkerton
Senaute and
Massachusetts Reformatory
Boston & Maing Railroad Company
St. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain Railroad
New London & Northern Rulroad Company
Minor House Matters and Legislative Shifts in Boston
The House advanced a Wardwell bill to authorize Blandford based Union Agricultural and Horticultural Society to seize land for farming, despite Dewey objections. A Cutler bill replacing an adverse report on sheep protection from dogs was substituted. An adverse report on Salvation Army music in public meetings was set for April 21. Other items, including Lawyers' Loan & Trust Company incorporation and rocket restrictions, were scheduled for Wednesday. Senate tweaks to biennial elections were noted along with licensing debates for Boston lodging houses.
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Wardwell
Haverhill
Union Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Blandford
Dewey
Boston
Cutler
Greenfield
A. J. Gordon
Salvation Army
Commonwealth
James Carret
Fred C. Bowditch
Lawyers’ Loan &Trust Company
Senate
General Court
Substitute Water Gas Bill Prompts Senate Debate
The Boston Senate considered a substitute water gas bill by Senator Dwinell to remove manufacture and sale restrictions for illuminating gas. The gas commissioners would gain full control under the measure, aligning with the original committee draft favored by the gas commission. The House bill advanced to a third reading with plans to print the substitute and resume debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwinell
Middlesex
Senate
House
Senate Bills and Reports From Session Passed to Engrossed
Miscellaneous senate business notes bills to remedy alleged insurance law violations and authorize Boston to pay an annuity to Catharine T. Simonds. Reports discuss safe deposit and trust company operations under general law, Roxbury Real Estate Association incorporation, Littleton Roxboro boundary, and South Boston Building Company. Committees find proceedings against Sugar Trust entrants inexpedient and disagree on foreign capital requirements.
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Senate
Boston
Catharine T. Simonds
Can and Trust
Thomas Sproules
Roxbury Real Estate Association of Boston
Littleton
Roxboro
South Boston Building Company
Reception of the Grand Army Amendment Debate
Senator Cook of Bristol moved to amend the bill to include Senate and House clerks sergeant at arms and legislative reporters in the reception of Grand Army members. Senators Baker and Hosmer opposed, arguing for a smaller, more dignified committee. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 2 to 7.
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Grand Army
Cook
Bristol
Senate
House
Baker
Hosmer
Aoe Reneaeee
Public Library Trustees Report on Fire Protection and Growth
The thirty eighth annual report outlines fire protection concerns for branch libraries and delivery stations largely outside trustees control. It notes increased circulation, emphasis on wholesome literature, Bates Hall evening openings, and low loss rates. Building progress details show rapid construction and a goal to roof by January 1801.
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Public Library
Charlestown
Bates Hall
Dee
Kansas
Board of Health
Clerk of the Works
Boylston Street
Dartmouth Street
Blagden Street
Biagden Street
Noyes Cobb Sale Gallery Exhibitions at the Art Club
The Noyes & Cobb sale at 104 Tremont Street runs today and tomorrow at 3 pm with auctioneer Lewis J. Bird. Highlights include Dubufe's Lady and Parrot once owned by A. T. Stewart and works by Michel, Dupré, Wahlbers, Ceremano, Richet, Monticelli, Dewey, Bozz, Watelin, Weeks, Dewing, and Brown.
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Noyes & Cobb
Tremont Street
Lewis J. Bird
Dubufe
Lady and
Parrot
A. T. Stewart
New York
Michel
Julien Dupré
Wahlbers
Ceremano
Richet
Monticelli
Melville Dewey
Bozzs
Watelin
Weeks
Dewing
George L. Brown
R. H. Fulier
High auction prices for historic books in Montreal sale
The Hart collection auction opened with rare items drawing high bids. A bound Psalms of David once owned by Marguerite de Valois fetched 144 dollars, with autographs from Catharine de Medici noted. Boccaccio’s Il Decamerone sold for 138.50, a 1550 Hebrew Bible fetched 50, and Queen Elizabeth's Prayer Book 61. The sale resume today at 10 a.m. Wan Horton's Cocoa-Pure is mentioned in ads.
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Clovis Eve
Marguerite de Valois
Catharine de Medici
Henry II
France
Libbie & Co
Gerald E. Hart
Montreal
Il Decamerone di
Messer
Giovanni Boccaccio
London
Norsk Fest-Dag at Hollis Street Theatre this week
The Norsk Fest-Dag fundraiser for Citizens' Law and Order League features a two afternoon program at 2 PM in Hollis Street Theatre. Miss Almina Noa and Miss Theodora Neilson present a nature theatre with new costumes and dances like the altar maidens and Vampyria. The show blends myth, Viking ages, and Norway home life with enhanced music, an expanded program, and readings by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen and Rev. E. A. Horton.
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Hollis Street
Citizens’ Law and Order League
Almina Noa
Theodora Neilson
Woman's Charity Club Free Hospital Fund
Boston
Odin
Inneborg
Ingeoar
Fridthi
Ridthief
Herbert Bates
Harvard Monthly
Norway
Istance
Thei
Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen
E. A. Horton
Monument Aims To Honor Memory Of Dr J P Parker
A society including Dr J P Parker plans to incorporate in Kansas City to establish a dispensary and hospital for eye diseases and to run a school of ophthalmology. The name of the institution will go to the top donor and it will be a perpetual charity and record of founders generosity. Details may be obtained from Dr J P Parker at Continental Trust Company in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Parker
Kansas City
Continental Trust Company
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