Malden gas official arrested for embezzling funds
William F. Adams, collector for the Malden and Melrose Gaslight Co, is jailed on embezzlement charges after $917.61 funds from Medford agency vanish. Police found $588.22 on him plus costly purchases in Boston and New York. He plans arraignment in Malden District Court.
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Malden
William F. Adams
Malden & Melrose Gaslight Company
Clayton Street
Emerton
Greenleaf
Boston
New York
Western Division
Dolley
Gas Company
Holmes
Medford
Adama
New Ambulance Station Opens on National Street
The new ambulance station in South Boston on National Street recently completed opened for public inspection yesterday.
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National Street
South
Boston
Three Lawrence Men Held After Boston & Maine Worker Shot
John Moynihan, a Boston & Maine section hand, was killed today on the tracks a mile below the North Andover depot. Fred Gay Arthur D Morehouse and Gustave Trott were shooting across the river when Moynihan was struck. The men surrendered and posted bail of two thousand dollars.
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Lawrence
John MoynIhan
Boston & Maine
North Andover
Fred Gay
Lawrence Street
Arthur D.morehouse
Howard Street
Gustave
Trott
Pistol Drawing Sparks Riot at Wooded Bird Show
About 150 spectators from Moston Allston Abington and Brockton gathered for a cooking main in the woods. Five battles pitted Allston against Abington with Abingtons winning three. The event nearly erupted into a riot as guns were drawn before calmer heads prevailed. An Abington bird knocked an Allston bird over. the handler moved it, but a toss provoked those who bet on Allston and a near free fight followed.
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Braintree
Moston
Allston
Abington
Brockton
President nominates multiple postmasters in Massachusetts
The President sent nominations to the Senate for several Massachusetts postmasters including Willis M. Wellington in Oxford H Kelley in North Plymouth Caleb D Kinneer in Merrick Edwin Smith in Mitineague Frank E B Nichols in Warren Frederick Robbins in Watertown and Martin B Stockbridge in Dalton.
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Washington
Senate
Massachusetts
Willis M. Wellington
Oxford
QO. H. Kelley
North Plymouth
Caleb D. Kinneer
Errick
Edwin Smith
Mittineague
Frank EB. Nichols
Warren
Frederick Robbins
Watertown
Martin B. Stockbridge
Dalton
NO SETTLEMENT OF GRANITE STRIKE IN BARRE
Barre Vermont April 19 attempt to end the strike by the New England Granite Manufacturers Association with Barre Association failed to produce a definite plan. Leaders present were Presidentorge A Mitchell Isaac Woodbury and 8 W Jones from Quincy Milford and Boston respectively.
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Barre
Hannawa Falls Power Plant Damaged by Floods
A Potsdam special reports the Hannawa Falls Water Power Company canal and power house ruined as the Racquette River rose two feet and overflowed the dam. Estimated damage stands near $100,000 with total works and equipment worth over $400,000. About 100 workers narrowly escaped death.
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New York
Hannawa Falls Water Power Company
Racquette River
Potsdam
N. Y
Watertown
Standard
Hannawa Falls
Cannon Opposes Admiral Candidacy in Cuba Survey Fight
In Congress on April 19 the House debated naval bill provisions to hand Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines survey work to the navy. Cannon led a drive to limit funding, arguing coast survey could do the civil task cheaper. The chamber approved a Cannon amendment restricting ocean surveys to $10,000.
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Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
House
Pastor Honored on 25th Anniversary of Rev Rean Thomas
Hundreds from Brookline and New England joins Harvard Congregational Church members to mark the 25th year of Rev Rean Thomas D D. A reception in the church parlors featured Miss Cotton and Svendsen Trio. Fraternal greetings were offered by noted ministers and Deacon Horatio Burdett presented a $5000 check and a preacher's Bible to Dr. Thomas.
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Brookline
New England
Harvard Congregational Church
Rean Thomas
Thomas
Miss Cotton
Svendsen Trio
I. K. Storrs
D. D
A. A. Berle
Harris G. Hale
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Banquet in Quincy
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Comp held a banquet at Quincy House with speakers led by Rev. Stephen H. Roblin and Commander Cram receiving a ceremonial sword. Attendees included City Treasurer Dallinger of Cambridge Lieutenant Kemm erling U S N and Major Comstock from Providence. Roblin praised McKinley and his Philippine policy in a fervent closing defense.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Quincy House
Stephen H. Roblin
Omas J. Olys
Henry Walker
Comstock
First Light Infantry
Providence
R. I
Hoes
United States Navy
Brock
Cram
Senate Passes Puerto Rico Civil Affairs Resolution
The Senate approved a joint resolution per the President’s message to Congress, enabling civil affairs in Porto Rico until officers under the Porto Rican government are appointed. Debate on the Alaskan civil code continued, with Hansbrough alien miners amendments in play.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Porto Rico
Carter Brenentec
Spooner
Congress weighs repeal of war revenue act and army reform
Representative Levy introduces a bill to repeal the war revenue act. Secretary Root testifies on army reorganization before the Senate military affairs committee. A subcommittee reports urgent service measures likely to pass this session. Senator Gallinger proposes a pension bill for General Longstreet. The president's Porto Rico officer installation plan advances in insular affairs. A bronze tablet for Frederick W Ramsden is planned at the Washington Navy Yard and Santiago de Cuba.
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Washington
Levy
New York
Root
Senate Committee On
Gallinger
Senate Committee On Pensions
Senate
Longstreet
Hth United States Infantry
Porto Rico
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Cooper
Foraker
Long
Washington Navy Yard
Santiago de Cuba
Wodd
Frederick W. Ramsden
Santiago
United States
American Cable Match Team Includes Hopkins of Harvard
New York reports that the American team for the cable match against Great Britain will include Hopkins of Harvard. The announcement confirms Hopkins as a key participant in the forthcoming contest between the two nations.
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New York
Great Britain
Hopkins
Harvard
SONS OF REVOLUTION REVIVE SPIRIT OF 76
A historic note celebrates the Sons of Revolution reviving the spirit of 1776. Patriot day remarks recall liberty influencing France and Brazil and insist the forefathers’ deeds guide the republic. Dining hall decorations feature national emblems and elaborate menu cards.
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Sons OF Revolution
France
Brazil
Docretaty
A. B. Denny
J. Kch
Hart Praises McKinley at Revolutionary Society Meeting
Mayor Hart praised President McKinley before the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution at the Vendome. He called McKinley kind and fair, noted a brief Philippines conflict, and linked his remarks to Lexington, delivering a strong tribute to the president.
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William McKinley
United States
Philippines
Mayor Hart
Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Vendome
Lexington
McKinley
Patriots Day Tribute and Society Officers at Lexington Meeting
The event featured speeches by General Francis Appleton and Curtis Guild Jr on patriotism and national memory. A business meeting elected officers for 1900 1901 and revised by laws to bolster the society's permanent fund and registrar duties. Solon W Stevens of Lowell gave the oration focusing on Lexington and the Revolution. Messages of greeting were sent to Lexington Concord and the G A R.
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Curtis Guild, Jr
Washington
Lincoln
Hancock
Massachusetts
Guild
Pnly
Francis Henry Appleton
Boston
Nathan Appleton
Francis Henry Brown
Charles Elisha Adams
Lowell
Charles Ephraim Stearns
Waltham
Herbert Wood Kimball
Charles Montraville Green
Charles Kimball Darling
Carlton Albert Staples
Lexington
George Eugene Belknap
Brookline
Arthur Irving Nash
Springfield
Charles Taylor Tatman
Worcester
Henry A. Goodrich
Fitchburg
Wellington Smith
Lee
Solon W. Stevens
A. D. Shaw
Concord
Leonard K. Storrs
Brooklyn
Society Adds Nineteen Members and Expands Banquet
A society's records show a net gain of nineteen registered members bringing total to 1392. Cash on hand stands at 1169 with a large surplus. Reports from the historian and auditing committee were read. About one hundred members adjourned to a banquet room for a substantial luncheon. Notables present included Major Frank H. Briggs the Rev Dr Lindsay and Walter Gilman Page. Delegates to the annual congress of
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Leonard Kip Storrs
Henry Herbert Ides
Henry Dexter Warren
R. H.W
Elias James Bliss
J. Tyler Stevens
Desmond Fitzgerald
General Society
Francis Ei
Abbott
Walter Gilman Page
Philip Reade
Eben Francis Thompson
R. H. W. Dwight
William Franklin Draper
Charles H. Allen
George
Frisbie Hoar
Josiah Quincy
Edward Hale
Frye
Cuba
Unite States
Ot Cuenta Gittand
Harvard
Briggs Ae
Frank H. Briggs
Lindsay
Congress of
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Washington Notes
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Browning, King & Co
Cor
Kneeland
W. F. Hinckleby
Major Briggs
Hotel Somerset
M’kinley
Somerset
Massachusetts Society
Sons of the Revolution
Mechanics’ Hall
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A. Frank Harrison Briggs
Perfect Smoke
Estabrook - Eatons
Hart
Sons of the American Revolution
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Lvuatis Guild
Mass. Vol Militia
F. H. Appleton
the Sons of the American Revolution
National Society
New York City
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Nella Brown Mitchell
Colonel Olin
A. R
Peter D. Smith
Silas A. Barton
Wilmon W. Blackmar
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D. W. Davis
Ald
St. Mary’s Infant Asylum
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Bowdoin Square Theatre Stock Company
Roxbury High School Minstrels
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