Vandalism sparks mass meeting over West Medford elm
A secret plan by road commissioners to cut down a 225 year old elm triggers public outrage in West Medford. Five hundred residents fill Brooks Hall demanding accountability, calling for resignations and warnings against secrecy. Resolutions denounce the act as vandalism and urge action to protect the town’s landmark.
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West Metrorp
Soncrat
West Medford
Boston
Medford
Paul Revere
Ocheria
Asusio
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Brooks Hall
R. P. Hallowell
D. N. Gleason
William ©. Craig
R. P. Hallowett
Daniel A. Gleason
Gleason
James M. Usher
Itis Uniecle
Wich
Ki. FP
Hallowell
B.C. Leonard
J. W. Watts
L. L. Dame
P. DD. Richards
William C. Gray
Board of Road Commissioners
N. P. Hallowell
Messrs
DV. Sinclair
Matt. M. Hallowell
R. C. Sargent
Old Medford
Albert F. Sise
D. W. Wilcox
John C. Rand
Flax and Linen Thread Duties Opposed by New England Shoemakers
The New England Shoe and Leather Association executive committee adopted a resolution opposing any rise in duties on dressed flax or linen thread. It urges Massachusetts to join in the fight against higher tariffs, arguing free flax would boost U.S. linen thread quality and domestic mills, while protection would raise costs with little benefit.
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New England Shoe & Leather Association
Massachusetts
Congress
Ways and Means
United States
Ways and Means Committee
House
Ramabai Association Urges Funds for Bombay School
The Ramabai Association reports financial health yet warns that building funds lag. Only 8000 of 27000 are for building, 10000 for general use, and 7000 reserved for running expenses with many ten year subscriptions. An immediate plan is sought to raise ten to fifteen thousand dollars for the building fund to enable the Pan dita Ramabai school in Bombay to expand. Donations should go to treasurer E Hayware Ferry, 87 Boylston Street, Boston.
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Ramabai Association
India
Executive Committee
Treasury
Pandita Ramabai
Bombay
Ramabai
E. Hayware Ferry
Boylston Street
Boston
Brooklyns Turn Tables on Bostons at South End Grounds
Brooklyn visitors out bat and out field Boston, winning 7 to 6 after a late Boston surge. O’Brien two bases, Burns and Foutz doubles sparked the visitors, while Getzel hit a left field homer for Boston. Fines levied on O’Brien, Collins, Hughes, and Clark after a tense ninth inning.
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Bostons
South End Grounds
Getzein
Brooklyn
O'Brien
Burns
Foutz
Corkhill
Collins
Smith
Clark
O’brien
Brodie
Lowe
Bennett
Long
Ponovan
Sullivan
Tucker
Weeden
Boston
Hughes
O Pucker
Osmih
Getzelup
Bostunia
Harns
Fouts
Ganzel
O' Brien
Getzelo
iHughes
G. Gelvein
Strack
Gelzein
Pinkney
Umipire
P. L
Boltons
Congress Street
Gumbert
Kelly
Battery
Weyhing and Cok
Gaumbert
Brouthers
Nash
Richardson
Irwin
Ward
Seery
Cincinnati Chicago Baseball Fight For Supremacy
In front of over 3000 spectators the Cincinnati team defeated Chicago with a final score of 4 to 3. Key plays included a brilliant running catch by Carroll and Wilmot's home run. Keenan and Foreman pitched well for their teams. Hasé hits were notable for Cincinnati. Chicago saw runs from Kittridge and Wilmot.
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Carroll
Wilmot
Foreman
Keenan
Hutchinson
Kittridge
Cincinnatis
Chicagos
McPhee
Anson
Reilly
Cincinnatia
McQuade
Poisoning Rumors Shock Lewiston Maine Case
A Lewiston special reports rumors of poisoning in Portland Maine as details emerge Mrs Chester Brown fell ill after using a drugstore prescription. Her husband gave it to a quack who has since left town. Two bottles with directions caused convulsions in the patient one bottle held opium and chloroform while the other remains unanalyzed. Morus pests and Larine Moth Bags offered by G W Simmons Co are noted in nearby business lines.
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Maine
Portland
Argus
Lewiston
Chester Brown
Buffalo Bisons overpower Cleveland in cold game
Buffalo beat Cleveland 8 to 2 in Burraxo New York on April 21. Bakeley exited after the first inning as five Buffalo hits produced the scoring surge. Hennings pitched poorly in relief for Cleveland. Larned and Jung starred on Buffalo mound while Strieser Larkin Sutette and Wise doubled. Attendance was about one thousand in cold conditions with 16 Buffalo hits and 14 by Cleveland.
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P. L
Cleveland
Burraxo
N. Y
Bisons
Bakeley
Hennings
Ferson
Uffalo
Larned Jung
Browning
Strieser
Larkin
Sutette
Wise
Rowe
Mennings
Eenal Mack
Sutcliffe
Iakeley
Henniga
Mack
Carney
Rainey
Helehanty
Twitchell
Tebeau
Sateliife
Irwin
Carey
Otiicker
Delehanty
Pires
Knight
Jones
Teaguers Defeat Philadelphias at Polo Grounds in Delightful Weather
Five hundred spectators watched the Teaguers defeat the Philadelphias 53 to 3 at the new Polo Grounds. Rusie pitched well for New Yorks and Vickery debuted in the city. Batter craft included 9 hits for the New Yorks and 8 for the Philadelphias. Fielding miscues and errors tallying four for New Yorks and five for Philadelphias.
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Philadelphias
Teaguers
New Polo Grounds
Rusie
Vickery
Cess
Philadelphina
Buckley and
Rousie
Clements Amt Vickery
Lasscovk
Hornung
Clark
Huckley
Lamilton
American and Atlantic Association Scores Paragraph
Unclear game list shows scores for American Association games including Philadelphia Rochesters 9 to 7 and Louisville Louisvilles 17 to 4. Also Atlantic Association results from Washingtons 13 Hartfords 9 and Baltimores 3 to New Havens ? plus Wilmington Worcesters 23 to Wilmingtons 9 and Jersey Citys 21 to Newarks.
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Philadelphia
Rochesters
Athletics
Louisville
Louisvilles
St. Louis
Atlantic Association
Washington
Washingtons
Hartfords
Baltimore
New Havens
Baltimores
Wilmington
Worcesters
Wilmingtons
Jersey City
Jersey Citys
Newarks
Boston Horse Show Opens With Lots of Notable Horses
The second annual Boston Horse Show Association exhibition opened in Mechanics' Building with about 350 animals on display. Notable entries include King Cole the 17.2 hand black stallion and Chloe the 17.2 hand black mare from Chelsea, 1900 pounds each. Swampscott introduces Fray Shellana ponies, while other exhibitors present mares, geldings, Arabs, and ponies. No prizes awarded opening day. judging starts tomorrow with categories across trotters, draughts, ponies, roadsters, park backs, and hunters plus high jumping by Ontario.
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Boston Horse Show Association
Mechanics
A. Campbell
Chelsea
King Cole
Chloe
John M. Little
John M. Little, Jr
Swampscott
Little
J. M. Sears
Brenda
Tienry S. Russell
E. Y V. R. Thayer
Frank d. Pilling
Ontario
Boston reception for Rev. J C Price at Old South
Citizens of Boston and vicinity especially business men are invited to a reception at the Old South Meeting House on Wednesday April 23 at 3 p m. Rev J C Price will speak on Twenty five Years of Freedom for the Southern Negro. Mayor Hart will preside. Reception committee names listed.
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J.C. Price
D.D
South
Old South Meeting House
Price
Mayor Hart
Charles H. Taylor
Boston Globe
R. Worthington
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William E. Barrett
Advertiser
E. H. Wetmore
Herald
Stephen O'Meara
Journal
Edward HL. Clement
Transcript
Old Izaak Walton Angler Editions Fetch High Prices
Rare early editions of Izaak Walton's Compleat Angler sell for high sums. An original 1676 edition fetched 1680 dollars in New York on the 6th, from a lot of about two hundred books donated to the Boston Young Men's Christian Union. Others may hide in closets as valuable relics.
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Izaak
New York
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Streets Need Systematic Watering and Paving Reform
Letters from Boston residents urge reform of street care and paving. They argue funds flow to new streets for property owners, demand daily sweeping, and favor regular washing to cut dust. Residents cite Beacon Street dust exposure and call for hygiene driven upgrades across all Ways.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
J. Collins Warren
M.D
Cushing Opens On Doogue Charges In Boston Board
Alderman Cushing proposes a committee of the whole to investigate the management of the office of superintendent of commons after alleging misuse of funds and high gravel prices. Mayor Hart’s reappointment of Doogue is delayed as the board debates broader oversight and related appointments and budget matters.
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Commons
Board of Aldermen
Hart
Cushing
Superintendent of Commons
Alderman Leary
Alderman Flood
Doogue
Reed
Carruth
Alderman Cushing
McLaughlin
Willian R. Richards
Public Library
A. Shuman
City Hospital
Nathaniel J. Rust
Newton Talbot
Richard C. Humphreys
Thomas F. Temple
Alderman McLaughlin
Boston
Gove
Feaures
Flood
Finch
Alderman Wooley
Massachusetts Militia
Dartmouth Street
First
First Brigade
Signal Corps
Jones
Counterfeit soaps claim to be as good as Ivory
A brief description notes many white soaps tout themselves as “just as good as the Ivory” but fail to match its unique qualities, warning readers that these counterfeits lack the genuine soap’s distinctive traits.
Strikes at Squire Pork Plant Endure Broad Demands
In East Cambridge a wage increase of 20 percent was demanded along with a six day week and time and a half for overtime and Sunday work. Squire rejects concessions, saying the plant cannot afford raises. Delegation met Laurie in Boston. a meeting likely today. Some workers returned to duty while others stayed out. A minor court fine occurred for an insult incident. Other items note North Jay granite cutters ending their strike, St John shipyard nine hour day, and Benton & Co. box workers wage cut.
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John P. Squire
East Cambridge
Squire
Mr. Laurie
Boston
Mellen
Laurie
Hogan
Curtis Davis & Co
Box Department
Farmington
North Jay
St. Jony
N. B
New Haven
Conn
Benton & Co
Notifies Box Locations for Fire Alarms on Beat
A reader urges Taverner to ensure policemen know alarm box locations after a fire near Park Street, noting Box 42 at the Old South and Box 36 at Tremont House were nearer. The writer argues minutes lost could have worsened the situation and signs this with initials A B M from Mt. Vernon Street.
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Taverner
Park Street
Old South
Tremont House
A. BM
Mt. Vernon Street
Musical aid for New England Hospital at Hotel Victoria
A charity musicale last evening in Mrs. Benjamin F. Pitman’s suite at the Hotel Victoria supported the New England Hospital for Women and Children. The program flowed smoothly, featuring Mr C N Allen, Miss Gertrude Edmonds, Mrs Haskell, and Mr George J Parker with violin, soprano numbers, and Tuscan folk songs, notably Beauty’s Eyes.
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New England Hospital
New England Hospital For Women and Children
Benjamin F. Pitman
Hotel Victoria
C. N. Allen
Gertrude Edmonds
Haskell
George J. Parker
Young Men’s Democratic Club Elects New Members
The regular monthly meeting of the Young Men’s Democratic Club elected numerous new members including J. F. Appleton, Roland M. Baker, Thomas Tileston Badwin, Robert A. Barnet, Allen A. Belchr, George S. Brooks, Christopher T. Callahan, George P. B. Clarke, Sidney S. Conrad, Michael B. Coogan, Peter J. Dailey, and others.
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Young Men’s Democratic Club
le Men
J. F. Appleton
Roland M. Baker
Thomas Tileston Badwin
Robert A. Barnet
Allen A. Belchr
George S. Brooks
Christopher T. Callahan
George PB. Clarke
Sidney S. Conrad
Michael B. Coogan
Peter J. Dailey
Thomas F. Doherty
William D. Ellis
William C. Endicott, Jr
Andrew L. Fennessy
Beary C. French
John Morrison Fuller
George Gibney
William H. Gross
B F. Hathaway
William F. Beagney
Henry Hobbs
Anthony A. McAloon
Timothy F. McPonough
Samuel W. Meachum
Nathan R. Morse
S. Preston Moses
J. Edward Mallen
Thomas Sergeant Perry
Charles J. Smith
Clarence M. Smith
James J. Sullivan
Levi H.turuver
Edward Walkes
Unitarian Sunday School Union Holds Meeting
The regular meeting at Second Church last night featured Rev. Minot J. Savage addressing class work in Sunday schools focusing on lessons versus scripture interpretations. Julia Hogan died yesterday in City Hospital after being admitted April 12 for a broken thigh. The Methodist Social Union hosted a dinner at Berkeley Hall to discuss new phases of the Southern Question with Rev. Francis Wagner as principal speaker. The Rev. P. A. McKenna resigned as national vice president of the Irish American League over the tone of Dr. O Reillys letter to John Dillon. Henry A. Clapp to lecture on Hamlet tonight at the Young Womens Christian Association hall. The Country Store opened in lower Horticultural Hall under Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association auspices for fundraising.
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Unitarian Sunday School Union
Second Church
Minot J. Savage
Julia Hogan
City Hospital
Methodist Social Union
Berkeley Hall
Francis JL. Wagner
Morgan’s College
Baltimore
P. A. McKenna
Irish- American League
O’reilly
John Dillon
Henry A. Clapp
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Lower Horticultural Hall
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Tenement Houses Lecture At Old South
Robert Treat Paine spoke on The Tenement House Mysteries at the Old South lamenting four great abuses and urging reform through philanthropic municipal and economic means. He praised Octavia Hill and cited London Boston and New York examples while advocating separate brick dwellings and stronger health enforcement.
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Robert Treat Paine
Old South
Octavia Hill
London
England
Ireland
Scotland
Peabody Trustees
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Lincoln
Boston Cooperative Society
Board of Health
Commonwealth Avenue
Public Meeting of Christian Socialists Discusses Eight Hour Strike
A Society of Christian Socialists gathered at No 3 Park Street last evening with Rev O P Gifford presiding. George E McNeill spoke on the dangers of Christian socialism and its aim to unite spiritual and material life. He urged clear stance on the eight hour movement and cautioned against drifting into dogma. Revs Charles H Oliphant and George Budge followed with brief addresses on related topics.
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Society of Christian Socialists
No. 3
Park Street
O. P. Gifford
George E. McNeill
McNeill
Christ
Mr. McNeill
Charles H. Oliphant
George Budge
Grave questioning of Massachusetts insurance powers
The Haverhill Gazette argues for strict reform of Massachusetts insurance department powers to prevent arbitrary rulings harming policy holders. It criticizes appointments of inexperienced officials and questions political rewards in office, calling for tighter laws and accountability to avoid misleading actions by the department and reputational harm to insurers.
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Insurance Department of Massachusetts
New York
Massachusetts Insurance Department
Haverhill Gazette
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