Morals and Politics in Local Government Debate
Mr Frederick W Peabody spoke at Parker Memorial Hall on morals and politics advocating practical reform. He blamed corrupt ward machines, urged honest citizens to seize political power, and contrasted American imperfection with English civic virtue while highlighting local turnout and caucus influence.
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Frederick W. Peabody
Parker Memorial Hall
Peabody
Congress
H. H. Atwood
New York City
Curtis
United States
New England
Daniel Webster
William Tweed
City of
New York
Tweed Ring
Board of Aldermen
Commissioner of Public Works
Board of Parks
Tweed’s
Ringsters
Ring
A. Oakey Hall
Tweed
Sweeney
Connolly
Hall
England
Emerald Isle
Italy
Celia Leonard Found Safe After Abduction
The Leonard family celebrated the recovery of Celia after an abduction. An anonymous note led Mrs. Leonard to Celia with care by Mrs. Ellen C. Killam of Market street Lynn. The Postman and Mrs. Robinson commented on the case as police pursue the mysterious woman who left the child.
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Leonard
Celia
Mrs. Leonard
Ellen C. Killam
No. 46
Market Street
Lynn
Boston
Robinson
the Leonards
Emerald Street
South Middlesex Unitarian Club Ladies Night at Young's
About 100 members attended the South Middlesex Unitarian Club ladies night at Young's with A. M. Howe presiding. After dinner speakers discussed diverse topics including Un lucky Children, Norman as a Worker, The Work of Tabitha Currie Home, and Religion in the Social World. Speakers included Rev. Pulsford, Rev. Bygean, Rev. Russell, Rev. Heiger, and Hon. Horace Wad in.
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South Middlesex Unitarian Club
Young’s
A. M. Howe
Charles W. Britcell
Bernard Whitman
Norman
Julia Morton Plummer
Tabitha Currie
Leslie W. Sprague
Mr. Pulsford
Waltham
Hilary Bygean
Belmont
C. F. Russell
Weston
Mr. Heiger
Peverend
Horace G. Wadin
Sarsaparilla and Hood's Cure Advertised As Blood Purifier
An ad touts Sarsaparilla as the one true blood purifier available from all druggists for $1 and warns to get Hood's alongside it. The fragment references cures for liver ills and easy odds pills, with garbled branding and unclear details.
Political Morals and Citizenship Across American Parties
The speaker contrasts two political codes. One condemns inquiry into a candidate’s character, urging support for those with money or power. The other praises Edmunds’ code: nominate fairly, uphold party principles, and oppose machine-controlled choices for the public good.
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America
George F. Edmunds
Boston
Edmunds
Tramps Suspected in Cedar Street Fires and Burglary
April 15 Salem reports three fires on Cedar Street with an incendiary suspected. Nathan T. Clark house barn at Goldthwaite estate and Stevenson shed burned. Thieves entered Mrs. Dumont house stealing a clock and razors while a baby’s cradle was, seen. An attempted entry at Jordan’s grocery and fish market. Mrs. Wheelock warned off the intruders.
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Salem
Cedar Street
Nathan T. Clark
Goldthwaite
Stevenson
Dumont
Ropes Street
Cedar
Behring Sea Election Cases Settled by Senate Treaty Vote
Washington April 15. Senate in executive session ratified a treaty with Great Britain establishing a commission to assess damages from seizures of vessels engaged in sealing in the Behring Sea. Two Democrats voted in, one Populist opposed, with no opposition to the measure. No free Alcohol for the Arts.
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Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Behring Sea
Three More Seats Settled by Election Committee
Washington April 15 The Committee on elections No. 3 chaired by Mr. McCall of Massachusetts disposed of three contested cases. Newman versus Spencer from Mississippi seventh district favored Spencer. Brown versus Allen from Mississippi first district favored Allen. Pearce versus Bell from Colorado second district favored Bell. All decisions were unanimous and for the sitting members.
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Washington
Committee On Elections No. 3
McCall
Massachusetts
Newman
Spencer
Mississippi
Brown
Allen
Pearce
Independent Labor
Bell
Colorado
Dupont Election Case Sparks Senate Debate
Washington April 15. In the Dupont election case Senator Gray of Delaware opposed Dupont's claim. Mr Hoar proposed a Watson Delaware analogy to the vice presidency but Gray denied it, citing the constitutional intent for a president and vice president elected together. Gray yielded to an executive session without closing his remarks.
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Washington
Dupont
Senate
Gray
Dem
Del
Hoar
Watson
Delaware
United States
Senate,’’ Mr. Gray
Mr. Gray
National Soldiers Home fight over board seats renews in House
In Washington on April 15 the House reopened the battle over re election of General Franklin of Connecticut to the National Soldiers Home board and the governor post at Leavenworth. Rep Blue pressed to remove Franklin and substitute General Howard, attacking Franklin's administration. A vote on the joint resolution was set for tomorrow afternoon.
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Washington
Franklin
Connecticut
National Soldiers’ Home
J. A. Smith
Leavenworth
Kan
Hull
G. W. Steele
Indiana
Graves of Patriots of 1812 Protection Bill Passed
Washington April 15 The bill to protect and preserve burial places of soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812 was reported by Mr Mitchell Democrat Wisconsin and passed in the Senate today.
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Washington
Mitchell
Dem
Wis
Senate
Plea in Back Bay burglar case faces leniency ruling
Charles Stzelecki, a self confessed burglar who broke into twenty three tenement homes, faced judgment after a defense by Brown and Hogan. Rev Edward Hale urged clemency as Judge Bond weighed a possible five year reformatory term or three years in prison following testimony by Inspector Whitmore and Stzelecki’s emotional defense.
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Charles Stzelecki
Back Bay
Bond
Superior Criminal Court
Edward Everett Hale
Stzelecki
Brown and Hogan
Dr. Hale
Jersey
Boston
Brookline Gas Company
Hae
Hale
Free alcohol for arts bill cleared by committee
The Ways and Means Committee on April 15 ordered a favorable report on C. W. Stone of Pennsylvania bill repealing Clause 61 of the Wilson tariff law. It provides for free alcohol in the arts.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
C. W. Stone
Pennsylvania
Shot Dead in Court in Central City Trial
In Central City on April 15 during a trial Samuel Covington allegedly threatening a witness drew a pistol and killed ex mayor Williams while mortally wounding City Marshal Keleher. Covington was then shot dead by Henry Leanan as he tried to flee.
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Central City
Col
Samuel Covington
Williams
Keleher
Covington
Henry Leanan
Whitten Sues State Attorney and Prison Keeper for 20000
Dr George E Whitten of Auburndale Mass through lawyer William H Baker of Boston sues the estate of late State Attorney Tilton Doolittle for 10000 and claims another 10000 from Prison Keeper John R Leeke. He accuses the state attorney of deceiving the grand jury and governors of Connecticut and Massachusetts in a murder case.
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New Haven
Cushing Olmstead Snow Turn Spring Stock Over
The firm Cushing Olmstead Snow consigns its entire spring clothing stock to Continental Clothing House to raise cash amid slow collections and a tough season. Continental has advanced them 50000, with over 100000 more to raise. assets 655000 liabilities 365000. Sale begins Friday morning at Continental Clothing House.
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Cusling, Olmstead & Snow
Continental Clothing House
Cushing, Olmstead & Snow
Continental
Snow
Concert in South Boston Delights Local Audience
A successful entertainment in Birnice Hall South Boston drew 200 attendees in tribute to Miss Patricia Olden. The program featured vocal and instrumental selections by popular artists, delivering an engaging evening of musical performances.
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Patricia Olden
Birnice Hall
South Boston
Patriots vs Cuban forces clash near Pozo Redondo
Colonel Pintos reports a hand to hand fight near Pozo Redondo Havana provinces. Patriots suffered ten killed while government troops had one wounded. In San Antonio de las Vegas a 1000 strong patriot force under Castillos surprised 14 guerrillas. ten killed and one wounded, three escaped. Philadelphia hearing: John D. Hart and ship crew arraigned on filibustering charge. jurisdiction fight over warrants continues.
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Havana
Pintos
Masso
Pozo Redondo
San Antonio de Las Vegas
Castillos
Philadelphia
John D. Hart
Hart Steamship Line
Bermuda
John O’brien
New York
Cuba
Ind Murphy
Albert Simonson
United States
Ell
Lewis
Three Die, One Succumbs After Bank Collapse Incident
At the Blue Hill avenue and Walkhill street bank site yesterday afternoon three Nawn workers were buried by earth that caved in. Thomas Rafferty of 42 Amory street Roxbury died later while Frank Sarnesse of North street and Bernard Rourke of 272 Highland street Roxbury were injured. Rafferty died. Sarnesse had head injuries. Rourke had back injuries.
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Nawn
Blue Hill Avenue
Walkhill Street
City Hospital
Thomas Rafferty
Amory Street
Roxbury
Frank Sarnesse
North Street
Rafferty
Sarnesse
Bernard Rourke
Highland Street
City Briefs from Boston Posts and Local Lectures
The first regular United States civil service exam for stock examiners and taggers was held for the New England district in the Boston Post Office. Henry G. Peabody lectured on Ten Days in the White Mountains at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union. Miss Sarah L Arnold spoke on Moral Training in the Public Schools at Young's Club. John C. Cobb spoke on taxation at the New England Confectioners Club banquet at Young's. Lieutenant R E Perry lectured on Northernmost Greenland in the Academy of Music Chelsea.
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United States Civil Service
New England
Boston
Henry G. Peabody
White Mountains
Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
Peabody
Masters’ Assistants
Young’s
Sarah L. Arnold
New England Confectioners’ Club
John C. Cobb
R. E. Perry
United States Navy
Greenland
Academy of Music
Chelsea
Majestic Hit By Wave. Seaman Killed At Queenstown
The steamship Majestic, arriving from New York at Queenstown, was struck by a tidal wave on Friday. A seaman was killed by the force of being thrown against the deck.
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Majestic
New York
Queenstown
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