Boston Legislature Advances Library Loan and City Bills
The Massachusetts Legislature approved a petition for a $100000 loan to finish the Boston Public Library and moved on city measures including a playground system and an art commission. Senate actions included funding for Worcester Lunatic Hospital and Tewksbury almshouse, plus a bridge project over the Charles River. The day featured debates on wage laws, tax exemptions, and a tense vote on Harvard overseer reforms. Police readiness was reported in New Bedford amid Mayor Ashley’s request for state aid.
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Boston
Committee On Rules
L Cave
Boston Public Library
Senate
Gallivan
Harvard
Ways and Means Committee
Worcester Lunatic Hospital
Tewksbury Almshouse
State House
Charles River
West Boston
Messrs. Jones
Melrose
Pikard
Newton
White
Somerville
Clerke
Grimes
Reading
Lang
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Crouch
Northampton
Donahue
Fall River
Messrs. Driscoll
Chicopee
Cullinane
Lawrence
Whitehead
Garrity
Mesars. Clarke
Wellesley
Barnard
Mansfield
Store
Springfield
Massachusetts Pips Line Company
Boston Gas Light Company
Callende
Henry M.hitney
Ga and Street Railway
Attwill
Lynn
Art Commission
Estey
Wade
Ashley
New Bedford
Committee On Manufactures
Morris Schaff
Williams College
Supreme Court
Nashua River Water Coming To Sudbury Reservoir
The Nashua River supplies about 120 million gallons daily to the Sudbury reservoir via the Clinton aqueduct. The Sudbury reservoir runs near full, being drawn off underneath to Framingham reservoir No. 3. Over 1 billion gallons have already flowed into Framingham No. 3 as Nashua water links to Chestnut Hill. The river water should reach Boston area in about two weeks. Eminent domain may transfer Clinton Catholic cemetery property to the State, with no settlement agreed prior to taking.
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Southboro
Nashua
Clinton
Framingham Reservoir
Metropolitan Water Board
Framingham
Chestnut Hill
Boston
South Boston License Hearing Targets Hotels and Hotels
Citizens packed the ad journed hearing before the Board of Police as the License Restrictive League presented petitions from Washington Village and local residents. Witnesses attacked Andrews Square Hotel and other establishments calling South Boston a dumping ground, with concerns over noise and late closing times. Local officials and speakers noted strong property tax backing and claimed hotel operators had political influence.
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South
Esther Boland
Andrews Square Hotel
William Full
Dorchester Street
T. F. Merrill
Robinson
Andrews Square
Martin
Arthur L. Hill
Westerly
R. I
Dorchester Avenue
Tierney
Jury Awards $2000 to Plaintiff in Beer Barrel Trip Case
In Superior Court yesterday the jury ruled $2000 for Robert Kallberg against A G Van Nostrand for injuries from tripping on a rope used by the defendant's men unloading beer barrels on September 11, 1897.
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Robert Kallberg
A. G. van Nostrand
Young Man in Politics lecture by Capen at YMCA
The fourth talk in the Boston Young Men's Christian Association spring course will be delivered Thursday at 8 p.m. by Mr. Samuel B. Capen. The subject is The Young Man in Politics.
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Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Samuel B. Capen
Silver dollar raids pit Vermont and New Hampshire banks
Vermont and New Hampshire banks clash over collections with Concord and Burlington banks sending silver dollars by express to settle on both sides. The sub treasury shipment totals thirty thousand dollars, costs one dollar per thousand, fueling debates on silver dollar circulation and laws.
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United States Sub-Treasury
Uncle Sam
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Vermont
Boston
Burlington, Vt
Granite State
Burlington
Concord Bank
National Bank
Congress
Express Company
Saloon Crowded as Police Fail to Respond
Witnesses reported the saloon crowded with patrons and officers missing for about twenty minutes after 11, leaving the scene unpoliced during the incident.
Addicks Divorce Suit Filed by Saline? Mrs Addicks
Wilmington, April 15. Mrs Rosalie B Addicks filed a suit for divorce from J Edward Addicks the millionaire gas magnate. The complaint cites desertion and non support and the suit will not be contested.
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Wilmington
Del
Rosalie B. Addicks
J. Edward Addicks
Powers Divide Over Naval Demo for Spain
London reports that the American ambassador says a naval demonstration backing Spain against the United States cannot succeed as Britain has refused to join. British foreign office officials declined to comment when asked.
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London
Spain
United States
Great Britain
British Foreign Office
Maxim predicts a one sided war in favor of the United States
London April 15. American inventor Niram Maxim says the war will be terribly one sided. He argues American warships counterbalance Spain's fleet and that Spain lacks steel and shipbuilding resources while the United States holds ample production capability.
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London
Niram Maxim
Spain
America
Divorce Battle Ends in Defeat After Bitter Fight
Years ago she sued for divorce on statutory grounds but was defeated after a bitter legal battle, leaving the case unresolved and details undisclosed.
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Eral
Reading on Colonel Prescott and war in Europe events
Governor Walcott will read a paper on Colonel Prescott April 22 at Jacob Sleeper Hall with limited guests. Dr Daniels spoke in Convocation Hall, and Dr Phillips addressed theology students. Gamma Delta discusses Pris oner of Zenda and a hypothetical British naval move for Spain, while reports say Britain won t join any Europe pressure and Austria favors restraint.
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Massachusetts Society For the Higher Education of Young
the Philomathean Society
Boston University
Walcott
Prescott
Jacob Sleeper
Daniels
Home Missionary Board
United Societies
Old Convocation Hall
Phillips
India
Anthony Hope
Gamma Delta Society
Warin Europe Warns Against Provoking United States
The Temps in Paris on April 19 warns powers not to rush action that could provoke war with the United States. It argues Europe has a strong stake in American interests and urges concerted understanding among nations to avoid disaster. It cautions any nation backing Spain or opposing the United States would harm its vital interests.
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Temps
Powers
Europe
America
Spain
United States
Cabinet preps for war as Cuba crisis looms
Washington April 15 The Cabinet discussed the Cuban crisis while awaiting Congress action. Officials expect no immediate note from powers and doubt Spain can force a united line. Funds from the emergency $50 million may be tapped but further money hinges on war. The army and navy roles and state militia usage were reviewed.
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Washington
Spain
Army
Navy
Congress
No European Intervention Discussed in Senate Remarks
Washington reports a strong Senate interest in renewed European powers concert to preserve peace between the United States and Spain. Most experienced lawmakers doubt a radical anti US coalition can form, arguing Britain will avoid representations prejudicial to the United States. Still, renewal of representations is considered likely in some form.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Great Britain
Young Men Fancy Worsted Sack Suits Offered
Young Men, $20. Fancy Worsted Sack Suits for Young Men made up with careful detail and reliable materials. We use high grade trimmings Silk, Buttons and Canvas with thorough workmanship. The market this season favors substituted fabrics, so buyers should inspect the tenure of their prospective apparel. Pure Worsted Thread signifies refined wool manufacturing quality with uniform wool portions retained.
Europe Frays Over Cuba War Threat全
Uncertain European fears of a Cuba war, while Senate hawks push for action doubt the European impact and say U S representations would carry little weight in changing the situation.
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All Europe
Cuba
Europe
Senate
Diplomats in Washington Seek Coordinated Cuban Concert
Washington dispatches report that ambassadors and ministers of the powers will meet regularly to craft unified advices on Cuba. Officials say joint notices to Paris London Vienna Berlin Rome and St Petersburg reflect a shared view that war seems likely, with action unclear due to secrecy.
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Paris
London
Vienna
Berlin
Rome
St. Petersburg
Spain
McKinley
Julian Pauncefote
State Department
British West Indies
62 Dead in Chilkoot Slide Described in Vancouver Report
Vancouver correspondent reports 62 bodies recovered from the Chilkoot slide. R A Ellis of California notes Dawson correspondence that the first boat will depart for St Michaels mid June with an estimated 15 million dollars in gold aboard and Klondike output may reach 40 million in total.
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B. C
Packsham
Dyea
Chilkoot Slide
R. A. Ellis
California
Dawson
St. Michaels
Klondike
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