Bennett Verdict Sets Morning Opening in Civil Case
The sealed Bennett versus Donohoe and Lynn Stem verdict will be opened before Judge Bishop as the Superior Civil session begins. Bennett, ex legislator and former Speaker candidate, faced a trial marked by Copper King Lawson’s blackmail claim, which Bennett denied. The jury was told to find for Bennett on at least one count, with outcome pending severities and possible appeal to the Supreme Court if damages are large.
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Bennett
Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Bennett
Lawson
Bishop
National Wool Growers’ Association
Supreme Court
Paine argues for subway to ease city’s transit needs
Robert Trebert Paine Jr appeals to readers about funding and ownership of a proposed Washington Street subway. He contends the Elevated’s tax and dividend figures mislead, argues for a city owned subway on fair lease terms, and urges the Legislature’s metropolitan affairs committee to act swiftly to relieve congestion with a public subway.
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Sir
Legislative Committee
Washington Street
Commonwealth
Rannum
West End
Elevated
Tremont Street
Metropolitan
Boston
Seaver
Russell
McNary
Bagsey
Logan
Kiley
Robert Trbert Paine, JR
Review sneers at Harvard in London rebuke
The Saturday Review scolds Harvard University for actions not in line with English culture and notes the Boer delegates' addresses as rubbish. It reports 650 professors and students applauding, and mocks the relief fund of 234 dollars, likening it to Paris cafe sentiment during Ladysmith.
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London
Saturday Review
Harvard University
Ladysmith
Steamship Combine May Benefit Boston Port
Businessmen interviewed yesterday say the J P Morgan steamship combine could boost Boston commerce and possibly lower freight rates through economies of consolidating large lines. Officials from Leyland Dominion disagree on impact, while Boston Chamber of Commerce calls it too early to judge, noting potential rate stability but little data available.
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Boston
J. Pierpont Morgan
Leyland
Dominion
Dominion Line
Canada
Great Northwest
George Bray
Leyland, Line
William H. Lincoln
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Exhumation planned for Bishop Neumann as sainthood bid
In Philadelphia Bishop Neumann's tomb will be exhumed next Tuesday to verify the remains and pursue beatification. Archbishop Ryan will preside with Father Joseph Wisel as Pro curator from Rome. The process includes the Apostle and Information stages, with 28 cases before Rome, and past miracles cited at the tomb.
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Philadelphia
Neumann
Archbishop Ryan
Father Joseph Wisel
Rone
Rome
Sacred Congregation of Rites
Father Seloss
Lazariat
St. Louis
Duchess Yznaga Arrives in Cannes for Riviera Stay
Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, arrived in Cannes to spend weeks on the Riviera. Formerly Consuelo Yznaga, a Cuban belle, she has pleased society with a charming presence and favorable impression since arrival.
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Cannes
Protest Against Irish Coercion Meeting Arranged
Tomorrow evening at 8 o clock a mass meeting will protest renewal of coercion in Ireland and the jubilee coercion act of 1887. Noted speakers including William Lloyd Garrison and George F Hoar are invited, with Mayor Collins to preside. Gallery seating for ladies is reserved until 7 46.
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Hall
Ireland
Cork
Waterford
Tipperary
Clare
Mayo
Roscommon
Cavan
Leitrim
Sligo
United Irish League
Collins
William Lloyd Garrison
George S. Boutwell
John Q. A. Brackett
William A. Gaston
Himer H. Capen
Tufts College
George F. Hoar
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Edwin D. Mead
Handsome new Spitz Bros store opens in Boston
Spitz Bros and Co unveil a bright light filled remodel at 65 and 67 Summer street Boston. The 7000 square foot space features broad aisles skylights and a new boys department. The stock focuses on latest up to date styles for men youths and boys with a special emphasis on quality and low prices. The firm touts reliable clothing and aims to convert new patrons through opening week values.
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Spitz Bros. & Co
Boston
Summer Street
Cosey
Spitz
Ocean trade and port activity on the water front
London and Liverpool firm orders a large coal carrier from Swan & Hunter in Newcastle to replace the Mira. Steamers Mystic and Catalina will have modern pry loading gear. Ajax, former Assyrian, arrives in Charlestown, while Sagamore docks at port. Iris and Urd enter with sugar cargoes from Cuba. Tug Leader and Imperial move oil exports, as many square riggers, brigs, and a brig gather in the harbor. Shipments include haddock and 100 barrels of flour amid a bustling waterfront scene.
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C. T. Bowring & Co
London
Liverpool
C. S. Swan & Hunter
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Cape Breton
Boston
Mira
Yarmouth
Mystic
Catalone
United States Navy
Ajax
Charlestown Navy Yard
Manila
Allan Line
Monarch Line
Fenton
Iris
Devig
Banes
Cuba
United Fruit Company
Delaware
Urd
Matanzas
Scott Doane
Leader
Standard Oil Company
Imperial
New York
Halifax
Doane
Minoco
Cleveland
Venturer
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Williams
Carus
William F. Green
J’ Wharf
Dexter Malone
Manhamsett
Funston Attacks Senator Hoar Over War Conscience
In Denver, General Frederick Funston told the Colorado Society Sons of the Evolution that prolonging the war stemmed from outside influences, not Filipino desire for independence. He said he sympathizes with a senior Massachusetts senator suffering from an overheated conscience and criticized early war advocates now gambling with soldiers’ lives.
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Funston
Senator Hoar
Denver
Col
Colorado Society
Sons of the Evolution
Frederick Funston
Massachusetts
Spain
Pope Favours Cardinal Sarto as Future Pope
Rome April 20 The Pope told Italian composer Lorenzo Ferosi he believes Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto of Venice will be his successor, noting he will do much for the church. Sarto, born 1835 at Riese, became Patriarch of Venice in 1893. Gotti, born 1840s, is prefect of the Congregation of Indulgences and Sacred Relics and named as a likely papabile.
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Rome
Lorenzo Ferosi
Giuseppe Sarto
Venice
Perosi
Riese
Treviso
Cardinal Gotti
Sacred
Congregation of Indulgences
Westerly winds bring ships and a sold steamer sale
Last evening strong westerly winds favored harbor arrivals with many vessels expected from the South Channel. The Lake Superior of the Elder-Dempster line was sold at urb ile auction in Stohn N B to O'Connor Bros for 26500 dollars, with no stated plan for the vessel. Passengers aboard the Dominion Atlantic steamer Boston from Yarmouth brought a destitute fisherman Michael Burke home by aid of the US consul. The Admiral Dewey from Jamaica arrived amid fruit shipping competition, docking at Long Wharf while Gylla discharged at Lewis Wharf. Captain Kelley, after illness, is fit for duty and may command a yacht. The General Ayers will relocate quarters to end of south pier at Lewis Wharf after May 1, freeing the old site for Yarmouth Steamship Company vessels. Captain Dick Searson of the General Ayers will oversee familiar harbor scenes. Yesterday’s calm weather drew several yachting enthusiasts to the harbor as Red Star tug Boxer left for Philadelphia to assist coal barges. Schooner Miles M. Merry, 2600 tons, was bought by J. S. Winslow from Bath yard Percy & Small. The Landsman.
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Lake Superior
Elder-Dempster
Stohn
N. B
O’connor Bros
Dominion Atlantic
Boston
Yarmouth
Michael Burke
Massachusetts General Hospital
Hale
Neesty
United States Quartermaster’s Department
General Ayers
Lewis Wharf
Yarmouth Steamship Company
Dick Searson
Dione
Red Star
Boxer
Philadelphia
Reading Railroad
Elley
Buccaneer
Miles M. Merry
J.8. Winslow
Percy & Small
Bath, Meé
Shipping News Mini Almanac for April 21
Maritime brief lists arrivals and sailings with multiple steamers and barges. Ships from Liverpool Nantucket Philadelphia and none from Havana or Norfolk, detailing cargoes, passengers, and destinations including Warren & Co Boston J F Masters Nantucket A M Graham E B Thompson Henry M Whitney City of Bangor Lackawanna and more. The mixed roster notes barges, tugs, and escort movements with detailed port calls and forwarders.
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Sagamore
Fenton
Liverpool
Eng
Warren & Co
Boston
Stanwood
Yarmouth
N. C
J. F. Masters
Nantucket
March
Balt
Norfolk
A. M. Graham
Parthian
Thacher
Philadelphia
E. B. Mpson
Hector
Keene
New News
H. Mitney
Baker
Chandise
Henry M. Whitney
City of Manca
Assengers
E. H
Old Dominion
Burton
New York
Liney
Bangor
Keebee
Collins
Beth
City of Gloucester
Godfrey
Gloucester
Bay State
Oliver
Portland
Lackawanna
Lewis
Ohoken
Arete Pobatcong
Unkhannock
Catawissa
Hansen
East
Salem
Shenandoah
Baverly
Langhorne
Jess
Taylor
Alaska Almia
Rutherford
Neble
Wilkie
Lynn
Mass
Joshua Lovett
Grace and About
Weehawken
James Woolley
Guilmet
Plymouth
Hercules
Lyna
Evans
St. John
N. B
Clarence A. Shafner
Chute
Montague
P. St Vallant
Cook
Charlottetown
P. E. Stane
Catharine
Butler
Liverpoo
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United States Casualty Company
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Mexico
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Doreb
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Enn
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Station
New York City
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Ender
Arthur L. Bateman
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Paine
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Review
Harvard
Read & Read
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Washington &T
Northern Light” Co
Fulton Street
Brooklyn, W. Y
John N. Neumann
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Duchess Yznaga Charms
Consvelo Yznaga
Taylor Whiskies
Geccere
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the World
Chase & Sanborn
Pope
Cardinal Sarto
Shipping News
Miniature Almanac
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Clesten
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XNI
Nobaka
Manhattan
Pekin
New Chwang
Tee
White Dental
R. H. White Co
Talanhana
Oxford
New England
Ventura
California
M. A. Cowan
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
A. M. Towpeen
Woman's Christia Temperance Union
Tremont St
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Jaynes & Co
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Cor
Hanover
Washington St. Cor
Warrenton
Summer St
J.S. Waterman &Sons Memeral Undertakers
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Roxbury
Colvin
New York Hospital
Robert Clacter
James Kenned
Lily Richardson Colvin
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Washington, D. C
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Hanne Callaghan
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