Hibernians Parade Under Sunny Boston Skies
Thousands of Hibernians marched through Boston with Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy reviewing. The route from Columbus to Beacon, through Washington and Harrison, drew a crowd along the sidewalks from Cathedral to Union Park. Notables included Father T F Murphy and Colonel Roger F Scannell, with ex Alderman Thomas W Flood leading Division 13 and Timothy W Coakley riding beside him. Police kept streets clear and formations held, praised for precision.
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T. F. Murphy
Natick
Roger F. Scannell
Boston
Division 13
South Bost
Parade in Boston Celebrates Historic Defeat of British Forces
Thousands line Newbury Street route as 8000 march in honor of a historic colonial victory. Notables including Congressman John F Fitzgerald and Ex-Senator McNary ride or sit in carriages while crowds cheer from sidewalks. The procession passes State House and City Hall for review before disbanding after about three hours.
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Newbury and
Arlington Streets
Newbury
Dartmouth
Cop
William S. McNary
Senator McMorrow
South Boston
State House
Notable figures attend Boston convention gathering at Quincy House
A crowded Quincy House scene preceded today's convention with many notable politicians and supporters present. Attendees included ex Mayor Matthews, John H. Sullivan, John E. Russell, James S. Grinnell, Patrick Maguire, Edward J. Donovan, Lomasney, John B. Moran, Conry, W. F. Donovan, Horgan, John L. Kelly, P. J. Kennedy, Edward J. Flynn, Charles E. Stratton, Benjamin Wells, and others. The event forecasts a strong turnout and a full slate of committees and delegates for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy House
Matthews
John H. Sullivan
East Boston
John E. Russell
Sage
Greenfield
James S. Grinnell
Patrick Maguire
Internal Revenue
Edward J. Donovan
Teems
Lomasney
John B. ‘Moran
Conry
Common Council
West End
W. F. Donovan
Frank J. Horgan
John L. Kelly
William F. McClellan
Ferry Department
P. J. Kennedy
Edward J. Flynn
Charles E. Stratton
Young Men's Democratic Club
Benjamin W. Wells
John F. Fitzgerald
James A. Gallivan
South Boston
Hugh Walker
Lowell
William E. Mellen
Chicopee
James B. Ratigan
Worcester
Robert M. Burnett
Southboro
Michael Js Garvey
D. B. Kelly
Haverhill
Henry A. Marks
Lynn
John F. Dever
Boston
William H. White
Brookline
Phillip E. Brady
Attleboro
Thomas d. Meany
New Bedford
Russell's Views on Money Question Prompt 1896
Ex Governor W F Russell argues in Sandwich Mass that the Democratic party must take a sound, uncompromising stand against free coinage of silver and any compromise. He praises Cleveland's gold standard, warns silver agitation harms business, and predicts Republican compromise could backfire. He says a firm Democratic stance strengthens 1896 prospects and future influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. F. Russell
Journal
Sandwich
Mass
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Republican Party
Georgetown Caucus Chooses Town Committee and Delegates
At the Democratic caucus in Georgetown on April 20 the town committee was named as A F E Towne A B Hull J F White Dennis Mullane and Dennis F Buckley. Delegates to congress are James Donovan Frank Molloy and EB P Wildes with state delegates A F Towne George L Metcalf and Dennis F Buckley instructed for Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
A. F E. Towne
A. B. Hull
J. F. White
Dennis Mullane
Dennis F. Buckley
James Donovan
Frank Molloy
EB. P. Wildes
A. F. Towne
George L. Metcalf
Russell
Tallman Slye Wedding At Tremont Street Home
Apretty home wedding was held at 661 Tremont street the residence of Professor and Mrs. E P Slye. Miss Blanche Atherton Slye and Mr C J B Tallman were married with Frank B Tallman as best man and Miss Katherine Driscoll of New York as bridesmaid. The ceremony was performed by Rev Minot J Savage. Ushers were Fred B Breslyn and Edward P Slye. The couple will reside at 661 Tremont street.
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E. P. Slye
Tremont Street
Blanche Atherton Slye
C. J. B. Tallman
Frank B. Tallman
Katherine Driscoll
New York
Minot J. Savage
Fred B. Breslyn
Edward P. Slye
Mrs. Tallman
Eight Hour Day Cheer Sparks Massachusetts Carpentry Meet
A large Wells Memorial Hall gathering led by General Secretary P. J. McGuire and W. J. Shields focused on wage gains and cutting labor hours. Harry Lloyd of Boston urged adherence to union wage scales, predicting higher pay with fewer hours, while McGuire cited immigration and mechanization reducing demand for carpenters and forecast an eight hour day across many cities. May 1 conference plans and Roxbury meeting dates were announced to advance the eight hour campaign.
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Wells Memorial Hall
P. J. McGuire
W. J. Shields
Carpenters’ Union 33
Harry Lloyd
Boston
Carpenters’ Union
Massachusetts
Lloyd
Shields
Dexter Hall
Carpenters of
England
Carpenters
McGuire
Irving's Dilemma Delays Shylock Costume Loss
Henry Irving's Philadelphia engagement ended with a fire that damaged the baggage train. The wrong car containing Shylock's costumes went missing and later arrived with a hot box causing delays. The Boston show was canceled to prevent an unsuitable performance. Macbeth will be staged tonight with proper costumes and scenery.
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Henry Irving
Philadelphia
Market Street
Jersey City
Boston
Irving
Shylock
Wedded Under a Bell Rites for Rice Talbot Wright Couple
Mr Ralph R Rice and Miss Genevieve Talbot Wright wed last evening beneath a floral bell at the bride’s parents home 2353 Massachusetts Avenue North Cambridge. Rev William J Batt of Concord officiated. bridal party included Elise Hamilton as bridesmaid and Harry M Wright of Boston as best man. Reception followed until 10.00 pm and the couple departed for a short tour. The bride wore a cream satin dress with pearl trim and duchesse lace, carrying lilies of the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Rice
Genevieve Talbot Wright
Charles E. Wright
Massachusetts Avenue
North
Cambridge
William J. Batt
Concord
Mass
Bicycle Accidents Leave Two Men Hurt in City Area
George Harvey an 85 year old colored man of 107 Kendall Street lies in City Hospital with concussion after a fall from his bicycle on Massachusetts Avenue near Norway Street at 6 35 last evening. Walter Fogg age 25 of 114 Broad Way Somerville collided with a wagon while riding a bicycle on Washington Street West Roxbury last evening and was badly cut about the head but able to go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harvey
Kendall Street
City Hospital
Massachusetts Avenue
Norway Street
Walter Fogg
Broadway
Somerville
Washington Street
West Roxbury
Austin Gibbons Loses Ring Bout in Philadelphia
Austin Gibbons boxed six rounds with Charley Johnson in Philadelphia tonight and Johnson earned the decision after the bout ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Austin Gibbons
Charley Johnson
Fire damages Lynn candy store with $3000 loss
A Lynn fire at the newly opened E. and A. Paturel candy shop in the Pevear block caused $1500 in stock and $1500 in building damage. The cause is a mystery and the store had closed minutes before the blaze. Nearby Grover Sons & Co. and Everett Dunbar shoe stores suffered light water damage. Losses are insured.
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Lynn
E. & A. Paturel
Pevear
R. B. Grover Sons & Co
Everett Dunbar
Bank Failure Reported in London with Full Creditors’ Payment
The London and Universal Bank Limited suspended operations. Solicitors state creditors will be paid in full. Liabilities amount not disclosed. The bank’s capital stood at £1,000,000.
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London
London and Universal Bank (Limited
Banquet of Sons of the Revolution in Ven dome hall
The annual banquet of the Sons of the Revolution was held last evening in the Ven dome hall with President Clement K. Fay in the chair and Mayor Quincy, Rev. Edward Everett Hale, Attorney-General Knowlton, Colonel Fuller, and Edwin S. Barrett in attendance. Speakers urged amalgamation with the Sons of the American Revolution, while officers were elected including Fay as president and Hale as delegate.
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Sons of the Revolution
Vendome
Clement K. Fay
Quincy
Edward Everett Hale
Knowlton
Colonel Fuller
The
Loyal Legion
Edwin S. Barrett
Sons of the American Revolution
Abbott
Savannah
Massachusetts
Edwin &. Barrett
Concord
New York State
S. R
Hosea N. Knowlton
Society of the Colonial Wars
Philip
Edwin D. Meade
Society of Good Citizenship
Republic
Pitt
Gladstone
Westminster
England
America
Fay
State House
Amercan
Clement Kelsey Fay
George Silsbee Hale
Henry Dexter Warren
Andrew Robeson
James Atkins Noyes
Francis Ellingwood Abbot
Leonard Kip Storrs
Frank Harrison Briggs
Walter Gilman Page
William Curtis Capelle
Frederick Banker Carpenter
Arthur Briggs Denny
Frank Merriam
Edward Tobey Barker
Howard Eaton Hayden
Francis Apthorp Foster
General Society
Francis Rollin Spalding
Philip Reade
U. S
Winthrop Wetherbee
William Fustis Russell
William Franklin Draper
Benjamin Franklin Stevens
John Hoffman Collamore
Drowned in the hold of the J W Campbell at Gloucester
Gilbert Williamson, cook of the J W Campbell, arrived after the schooner capsized in a northwest squall. Captain Smith and the night watch remained on deck while three others were saved. others drowned below. Drowning ties to prior capsizes on Angie and Genesta. Victims include Albert B. McCormack of Antigonish and Dennis J. McGuire of Campobello. Campbell built Boothbay 1881, 79 tons, valued 7500 with no insurance.
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Gloucester
Gilbert Williamson
J. W. Campbell
Smith
Night Watch
Williamson
Angie
Boston Bay
Cook
Albert B. McCormack
Antigonish
N. S
Lowell
Dennis J. McGuire
Campobello
N. B
Yarmouth
Campbell
Boothbay
Presidential Talk, Providence Delegates to Chicago
The Democratic convention for choosing delegates to Chicago meets tomorrow morning. The platform is under preparation and delegates may back William E. Russell as the sound money representative at Chicago. Judge J. H. D. Stevens of Cincinnati announced the AFLA advisory committee statement denying any personal fight against McKinley and disputing Linton's withdrawal rumors.
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Providence
Chicago
William E. Russell
Cincinnati
J. H. D. Stevens
National Advisory Committee
The
William McKinley
Linton
Madness Ends in Death of Local Man Mark Silverstein
About 8:30 last night Mark Silverstein aged 22 of 53 Barton Street West End became violently insane and was taken to Jey Street station. He was placed in a straight jacket and sent to the Tombs in a padded cell. Shortly after midnight he grew violent and Dr Dunn was summoned but arrived as the man died. Death was attributed to heart disease. Body taken to North Grove Street morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Silverstein
Barton Street
West End
Jey Street
Dunn
North Grove Street
Cleveland Bids Farewell in Watertown Sermon
The Rev. William N. Cleveland, brother of the President, preached his farewell sermon in Watertown New York today after being dismissed from his charge.
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Watertown
N. Y
William N. Cleveland
Brighton Holiday Fire Destroys Ice House Shed
A holiday blaze in Brighton destroyed an old ice house repurposed in recent years as a cattle shed on the abattoir grounds. Firefighters battled the flames yesterday afternoon, with authorities noting the structure and contents were a total loss.
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Brighton
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New England
Walcott
Order of Hibernians
Leg Square
Columbus Avenue
Camden Street
Camden
Washington
Harrison Avenue
Union Park
Boylston
Charles
Beacon
School
Hanover Street
Francis Cassidy
Ton
Thomas W. Flood
Timothy W. Coakley
Arlington Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Beacon Streets
Donovan
Thomas J. Burke
Roxbury
James A. Murphy
Martin J. Roche
Charlestown
John F. Fitz
Gerald
City Hall
John O'Leary
Roger Wolcott
Executive Council
House
Senate
Board of Aldermen
OHN
Coe H
Adams Square
Copquare
Ally
A. C
Suffolk County
Hibernian Hall
Bled
Maurice P. Dare
John B. Doherty
John J. Hickey
Hibernian Knights
Hibernia
John J. O’higgins
George J. Lovett
P. A. Foley
Irish-American Club, Aid Second Brigade
MR. Russell
Tallman—Slye
Wells Memorial
Bulfinch
Cook Williamson
Rhode Island
McKinley
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