South Carolina Supreme Court Declares Palmetto Dispensary Unconstitutional
In Columbus South Carolina on April 19 the state supreme court ruled the Palmetto dispensary liquor law unconstitutional. The ruling, in a composite appeal from Darlington and related cases, holds the law creates a state monopoly. Justice Pope dissented, upholding constitutionality.
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Cresus and the Times lecture by Robert Luce in Somerville
At the Unitarian Church Robert Luce former mayoral candidate spoke to aid Associated Charities on Cresus and the Times. He argued the current crisis mirrors past cycles, cites wealth concentration and calls for inheritance limits and eight to ten hour workdays.
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Robert Luce
Associated Charities
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the Times
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Washington
Napoleon
Europe
Times
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Henry George
Path to Industrial Freedom Urged by faith and labor
The article argues that education feeds discontent but guides workers toward industrial freedom. It cites unions cooperative movements profit sharing and allied efforts as progress toward a noble goal. It urges patience despite slow steps and trusts God will lead them to the mountain top.
Like Old Crooks Burglary Involves Four Juveniles
Four youths aged 12 to 15 were arrested by Division 6 officers at 2:30 AM for breaking into a periodical store at 229 D street. They used a small diamond to cut the glass and stole baseballs and rubber balls worth about $2.50. The window was found mutilated and the stolen goods recovered and identified by store occupant Dennis Dwyer.
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Division 6
Coleman Kelley
Baxter Street
David Noonan
C Street
Joseph Zeman
William Swan
D Street
Dennis Dwyer
Tragic Find Ties Captain Wesley Ober to Wrecked Vessel
In Newburyport, a fisherman's body identified as Captain Wesley T. Ober, late master of the schooner Jennie M. Carter, was recovered from breakers near Brim Island. Plundered pockets held $26, a gold chain watch, and keys. other items suggest a gripsack washed from the boat.
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Nat Watson
Knobbs Hfe
Brim Island
Stevens
Hurd
Wesley T. Ober
Jennie M. Carter
Salisbury Beach
Weitzel
Charlestown
Ober
Knobbs Station
Patriotic Entertainment Opens State Headquarters Benefit
Colonel Henry Walker opened a patriotic afternoon at the People's Church gallery for the State headquarters of the International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons. Old portraits of Washington hung, while figures like Edward Everett Hale Dr S F Smith Julia Ward Howe and Mrs Charlotte Doolittle attended with others in a crowd filling the hall.
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International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons
George Washington
Martha Washington
Charlotte Doolittle
America
Edward Everett Hale
S. F. Smith
Julia Ward Howe
King’s Daughters
Massachusetts
Dr. Smith
Charlotte Hawes
Christ Church
Lucy Whittier
Florence Stephens
Gertrude E. Smith
Ohio
Burnside
United States
Copperhead
Mr. Hale
Miss Whittier
Charlotte W. Hawes
Boston
Royal Wedding in Coburg Crowned by Imperial Guests
The Grand Duke Ernest Louis of Hesse wed Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe Coburg in Coburg with Queen Victoria, Emperor William, the Prince of Wales, and other royals attending. A five foot tall wedding cake weighed 150 pounds as royal presents and a civil ceremony preceded the church service.
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Chateau
Rosenau
Prince Albert
Kranichstein
Darmstadt
Riesensaal
Hesse
Grand Duchy
Emperor William
Xenia
Russia
Czar
Beatrice of Battenberg
Sultan of
Johore
Nantasket Opens with Large Attendance as Boats Start
More than 2000 people celebrate the bay opening on a warm day in 1894. The Mayflower makes two trips with 1400 in the morning, mostly cottagers carrying bundles. Nantasket House adds a skating rink annex, and managers Cushing and Davison anticipate a busy season though full swing awaits weeks.
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Nantasket
Mayflower
Nantasket House
Davison
Rockland
Boniface
First Shot Exercises in the Old South Observed
Warren and Prescott Chapter D R marks Patriots Day with a 11:30 a m meeting at Old South Church. Dr Samuel Eliot presided and praised private soldiers. Prof Edward Channing urged compiling soldier records. Rev Edward Everett Hale discussed Lexington’s first shot. Mrs Julia Ward Howe read a poem. Rev S F Smith spoke on America. Lunch by Mrs Pillsbury followed for attendees.
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Prescott
Daughters of the Revolution
Old South Church
Samuel Eliot
Lexington
Otis
Edward Channing
Massachusetts
Channing
Edward Everett Hale
Julia Ward Howe
F. Smith
Boston
Marlboro Street
Locomotive Leaves Rails In Calais Train Crash
A morning mixed train on the Shore Line railroad left the rails eight miles from St. Stephen near Calais Missouri. The locomotive and tender rolled over. the engineer was severely injured and several passengers were shaken. Rails were spread, track torn up, accident occurred at noon.
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Calais
St. John
Shore Line
St. Stephen
Colonel F C Ainsworth arraigned in Ford Theatre disaster case
Washington April 19 Colonel F C Ainsworth of the War Department was arraigned for manslaughter in connection with the Ford's Theatre disaster last June. He waived the reading of the indictment and pleaded not guilty with a ten day window to demur or move to quash.
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Washington
F. C. Ainsworth
War Department
Franklin Felt Mill Fire at Waite Plant
Franklin April 19 Enoch Waite’s felting mill burned this morning near the boiler room. The two story building with a recent addition ran full time with 25 to 30 workers making heavy felt goods. Loss estimated 40000 to 60000 dollars with no insurance. The storehouse and some stock saved. automatic sprinklers planned. The factory will likely be rebuilt.
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Franklin
Enoch Walite
Waite
Mayors power bill passes New York Assembly
Albany April 19 The bill enabling the Mayor of New York City to remove and appoint heads of city departments within sixty days after taking office passed the Assembly by a vote of 78 to 48.
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Albany
N. Y
New York City
Creation of the Hymn America in 1832
Dr. Smith recounts how in February 1832 a German melody used for God Save the King inspired him to write the hymn America. He notes W C Woodbridge of Troy brought German school songbooks to Mason and him, leading to a Park Street Church Sunday School performance and the hymn's spread among Americans.
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W. C. Woodbridge
Troy
N. Y
Germany
Lowell Mason
Andover Theological Seminary
America
Daughters of the Revolution Gather at 62 Beacon Street
The Massachusetts branch of the Daughters of the Revolution held a reception and literary program yesterday afternoon at the Ruby parlors. Rev. Edward Everett Hale offered prayer, Mrs. William Lee spoke, and Elbridge H. Goss gave a Paul Revere biography. A chime bells tribute, soprano concerts, and a blue white and buff decor theme accompanied a 5 30 tea and reception attended by numerous distinguished guests.
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Edward Everett Hale
William Lee
Association
Jane C. Austen
America
Hale
Elbridge H. Goss
Paul Revere
Charlotte Hawes
Christ Church
Greenwood
Memphis
Becker
Signor Tiffero
Mara Dora Hicks
Harriet Shaw
Mary E. Loring
H. Gallison
E. Worthington
Helen A. Baldwin
Micah Dyer, Jr
Mary Blair
E. Stanley MacFarland
Adeline Swallow
Myra Mott-Smith
F. G. Holcombe
John P. Gregory
M. J. Frazar
Mary Spencer
Channing Rust
Pliny Nickerson
M. C. Raymond
Florence Lane
K. Mayhee
Mary Atwood
James C. Straw
Julius Palmer
Dinah B. Stedman, Jr
William E. Hodgkins
Emma Toussant
Sarah L. Meeuen
D. S. Wrychoff
Clara B. Adams
S. P. Sheppard
George P. Davis
Julia Culver
A. E. Colbear
E. H. Goss
Bearse
Miriam Steadman
S. A. W. Fowler
O’hara
Benjamin Ticknor
L. J. Norton
Mary F. Spratt
H. R. Shattuck
E. B. Raymond
M. A. Knowles
M. K. Lincoln
A. C. Dolbear
May Greene
Edward White
Celia F. Stacey
A. H. Purdie
G. H. O'Hara
Senator Stockbridge Illness Reported From Chicago Residence
Washington April 19 News from Chicago says Senator Stockbridge of Michigan is seriously ill at relatives home after a trip seeking health. His brother in law James I Houtaling denied heart trouble noting indigestion and stomach complications as the cause with a plan to resume Senate duties after rest.
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Senator Stockbridge
Michigan
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Stockbridge
California
Houtaling
James I. Houtaling
American Wringer Co. Ad at Broadway Extension
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension city. They manufacture wringers and sweepers and repair all kinds. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
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American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Free Medical Services Offered by Boston Specialist
Anth Cured for All Diseases will be furnished by Dr. Dewey, a renowned Boston physician, to all during hard times. Offices at Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1 and 8 to 6 and 6 to 8, Sundays 10 to 4.
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Boston
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
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