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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1896
Page
1
Spain urged to ignore US in Cuban dispute says German papers
April 19 report from EERLIN notes North German Gazette and Vossische Zeitung harshly attack US mediation in Cuban troubles. They argue Spain should reject American advice and not admit US right to intervene though Kaiser reportedly favors friendly diplomacy. United Press counters with Kaiser view supporting negotiation to settle Cuban question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eerlin
Cleveland
United States
Spain
Vossische Zeitung
Congress
America
United Press
Xtwo
Washington
Picnic Grounds on Fitchburg Line at Lake Walden
The finest picnic grounds in the State are located on the Fitchburg railroad at Lake Walden. Call on or address J. R. Watson, general passenger agent, Boston, Mass., for terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Walden
J. R. Watson
Boston
Mass
Central Labor Union Meeting Recaps Abuses and Unions Growth
Samuel Gompers presided urging labor harmony and strong national unions. Charlestown Almshouse officials face charges over pauper labor. Deer Island abuses announced to be investigated by a mayoral team. Unions pledge support for coal teamsters longshoremen and handlers. Union beer is sought for only union-made products. John Turner invited to speak May 1 under CLU. Painters warned away from Pittsburgh per Western Pennsylvania union league. Coopers Union 58 backs anti biennial elections. Garment workers report grievances. Special committee to engage rail unions Boston clothing trade. New delegates admitted from Upholsterers and Brewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
Charlestown Almshouse
Deer Island
Quincy
John Turner
United Shop Workers’ Association of England
United Labor League of
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Building Trades Council
Coopers’ Union 58
East Cambridge
Garment Workers’ Unions
New York
New England
Boston & Maine
Boston
Fire chiefs invited to international congress in London
Captain W. G. Beasley of Windsor England invites Fire Chief Kennedy and a party of New Haven firemen to attend the Firemen's International Congress June 19 to 27 at Royal Agricultural Hall London. London lags behind America in firefighting, Beasley says, noting Americans build to burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
W. G. Beasley
Windsor
England
Kennedy
Royal Agricultural Hall
London
Beasley
America
Bombing in Lisbon Kills Dominguez and Coachman
A Lisbon dispatch reports a bomb timed with dynamite and nails exploded as a carriage bearing wealthy manufacturer Dominguez reached the Alexandria railway station. Both Dominguez and his coachman were killed. police hunt the attacker.
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London
Lisbon
Dominguez
Alexandria
Senor Dominguez
Bigamy Charge Shocks Vermont Lodge Founder
In Rutland Vermont on April 19 William H. Strickland also known as Clinton L. Sherwood was arrested on a bigamy charge filed by Nellie E. Sherwood of Newport New Hampshire who says she is his lawful wife He helped organize a lodge of the Order of the Golden Cross since January He is to appear before the county court on Tuesday and a divorced Mrs Mattie E Barney whom he married on April 8 confirmed his relation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Wiliam H. Strickland
Clinton L. Sherwood
Nellie E. Sherwood
Newport
N. H
Strickland
Order of the Golden Cross
Mattie E. Barney
Order
Tuseday
German steamer Bundesrath lands troops at Delagoa Bay and Komati
The Times reports from Cape Town that the German steamer Bundesrath arrived at Delagoa Bay on Tuesday and Komati on Wednesday. It landed many passengers who refused luggage inspection. customs officers examined the baggage and found uniforms boots helmets and other military gear. The dispatch mentions Pretoria and the capital of the Transvaal.
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London
the Times
Cape Town
Delagoa Bay
Komati
Aoria
Transvaal
Boston Ignites Quiet Patriots Day Parade Plans
Day one in Boston centers on subdued Patriots Day events including a second anniversary for the Daughters of the American Revolution at Christ Church Salem Street with speeches by Colonel Henry A. Thomas and clergy. The day features mass, society meetings, a Wehdome banquet, varied public programs, and many talks by notable figures across multiple venues.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Paul Revere
Christ Church
Salem Street
Henry A. Thomas
A. A. Berle
BE. A. Horton
Grace LeBaron Upham
C. H. Bond
Marion Howard Brazier
Young Ladies’ Charitable Association
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Massachusetts Society, Sons of the American Revolution
Old South
Congress of the National Society
Richmond
Wehdome
Quincy
Clement K. Fay
Order
Baldwin
St. Mary’s
Mechanics’ Hall
Baneuil
Suffolk T. A. Union
Elizabeth Peabody
Chambers Street
Berkeley Temple
Carpenters
Wells Memorial Hall
Samuel Gompers
P. J. Maguire
America's Best 10c Cigar New Perfecto Shape
Advertisement notes a 10 cent cigar named Americas Best with a new perfecto shape, available through all dealers and distributed by Davenport & Hersey Co at 422 Washington Street. The notice emphasizes nationwide sale and brand prominence in a compact classified style.
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Davenport & Hersey CO
Washington Street
Reed Figures: Aldrich Fights McKinley Gap in Race
Washington reports from Representative J Frank Aldrich show no material change in Republican standings after a week of activity. McKinley leads with about 351 delegates of 604 decided, Reed gains in doubtful and New Jersey votes, and state tallies are listed with Arkansas Florida Georgia and more, forecasting 3% of 918 at the convention.
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Washington
J. Frrank Aldrich
Illinois
Reed
Kentucky
Bradley
McKinley
New Jersey
State
Aisdame Cssccosecasier Secs
Arkansas
Florida
Akeaes
Georgia
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
WOEGB
District Columbia
Chicago crank seeks interview with president then suicides
A Chicago man named Henry A. Anderson visited the executive mansion on a Friday claiming inventions for hunters including a patent boat and a duck killing gun. He was sent to a police station for sanity examination and was later found dead in his cell by hanging.
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Washington
Henry A. Anderson
Chicago
Executive Mansion
Cleveland
Anderson
Dynamite Mines Laid Near Bulawayo Threaten Relief Force
A Bulawayo dispatch reports growing Matabele forces near the town and detonatable dynamite mines laid on outskirts. Mines connect to a central Laager and can explode separately. Rebels shifted positions Friday night while 500 Mafeking relief troops march south to Bulawayo.
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Cape Town
Bulawayo
Mafeking
Dorchester Home Struck by Lightning Causes Damage
Last evening at six a lightning bolt hit the roof of William H. Swans dwelling at the corner of Swan and Richardson streets in Dorchester. Shingles were torn off and damage approached one hundred dollars.
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William H. Swan
Swan and
Richardson Streets
Dorchester
McKinley delegates listed in Grosvenor report
General Grosvenor reports 376 McKinley delegates elected with many second choice instructions. He forecasts 84 votes in April and 127 more in May across numerous states, claiming McKinley steadily nears a triumphant conclusion. Comprehensive state totals are provided, totaling 76 delegates.
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Washington
Grosvenor
McKinley
New Hampshire
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
New York
Connecticut
Maryland
Virginia
Indian Territory
Alabama
Georgia
Illinois
Vermont
Arizona
California
Indiana
Michigan
Nevada
West Virginia
Montana
Missouri
Delaware
Colorado
Idaho
Wyoming
North Carolina
Arkansas
Florida
Llinois
Kansas
Louisiana
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
West
Carolina
North Dakota
Thunderbolts Include Die and Fire Across Wisconsin Fires
A severe April storm swept Wisconsin with cloudbursts and lightning strikes. Reports cite washed out rail lines near Plymouth and Rockfield, bridges swept away at multiple towns, and farm buildings burned or destroyed in Brighton Randall Lodi and Sturgeon Bay. Several people were struck or prostrated and a piano and furniture damage reached about 300 dollars.
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Milwaukee
Plymouth
Wis
Rockfield
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Three Lakes
A. E. Shibley
Brighton
Matt Daniels
Frank Robinson
Randall
Junction City
Michael Hitzenger
Sturgeon Bay
W. F. Tucker
West Salem
Lodi
George Bancroft
Lightning Plays Piano In Charlestown Parlor
A freak bolt struck Sullivan street at 6 last night and bound into the Scanlan parlor at 42 Sullivan street. It zigzagged across knickknacks, rattled a piano, caused a small fire, and left two occupants shocked but uninjured before exiting through the opposite window. Emergency crews responded but found the blaze extinguished.
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Sullivan Street
Charlestown
Michael Scanlan
Paderewski
Patriots' Day Storm Deluges Boston Streets
A late Patriots Day storm drenched Boston with a deluge of rain turning streets into canals and hindering riders and pedestrians. Winds and sheets of water from Avery and Boylston formed a huge pond as cars plowed through. By 11 pm the weather cleared with stars shining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Paul Revere
Lexington
West End
Venice
Hotel Savoy
Washington Street
Avery
Boylston
Night Thunderstorm Strikes Chelsea House on Congress Ave
A severe thunderstorm at about 6 PM caused lightning to strike the wooden house at 229 Congress Avenue owned by Mrs. Jane Kane. It partially demolished a chimney and ran into the house bursting the water pipe in the cellar. Occupants were John E. Bunker and Hugh Cullom.
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Chelsea
Congress Avenue
Jane Kane
John E. Bunker
Hugh Cullom
Thunderbolt Strikes Barn in Weymouth on April Day
A sudden thunderstorm in Weymouth struck a barn on Summer street owned by Nathaniel Chandler. Chandler was inside and rendered unconscious briefly but soon recovered. Damages estimated at $100. The storm marked the season's first severe weather in the area.
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Weymouth
Summer Street
Nathaniel Chandler
Lightning destroys Searing barn in Hingham
At 10 30 last night a barn owned and occupied by Samuel L Searing in Hingham was struck by lightning and totally destroyed. Damage is about 1000 with 400 insured. No injuries are reported and the cause is attributed to a natural lightning strike.
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Hingham
Samuel L. Searing
Six Story Warren of Comfort Sideboard Design
A six storied warren of comfort showcases an inexpensive sideboard with quartered American red oak, high polish finish, low relief carving, twin pillars, back shelf, 42 inch bevelled French plate mirror, four drawers, ample closet storage, and polished brass locks and fittings.
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