Weyler defends policies amid Cuban chaos and reforms
Havana dispatch quotes Captain General Weyler denying Spanish abuses while defending troop conduct and trials of rebels. Reports describe a trocha fortification, Diaz reforms, and unrest in Cuba and Porto Rico. A Cincinnati letter recounts Dr. Delgado and seven ploughmen executed by a Spanish unit.
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Havana
Weyler
Juan Suarez Gonzales
Jesus Maria
Sucret
New York Herald
Lacret
Fis Island
Madrid
Cuba
Porto Rico
Cortes
Cincinnati
Jose Manuel Delgado
Dolores
Mainoa
Delgado
Melquiso
Robber Gets Five Years in House of Correction
David W. Callahan was sentenced in the Superior Criminal Court by Judge Bond to five years for the robbery of 300 dollars from George W. Beale in Columbia Hall Dorchester. After his arrest 276 dollars of the money was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Callahan
Superior Criminal Court
Bond
House of Correction
George W. Beale
Columbia Hall
Dorchester
Callahan
DORA WILL CASE HEARS TESTIMONY IN SUPREME COURT
The Dorr will contest resumed in Suffolk Supreme Court as Henry G. Dorr rests his case. Witnesses including Rev. Percy Brown and Miss Jennie McMillan described Mrs. Henrietta Dorr as bright and sound mentally. Friends Miss Louise Reynolds and Mrs. Arthur Pickering testified to her stable condition and lack of undue influence. The trial continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta G. Dorr
Supreme Court
Knowlton
Henry G. Dorr
Percy Brown
St. James’s Episcopal Church
Roxbury
Millmont Street
Philanthropist in Early Nineteenth Century Wurzburg
Joseph Hirsch, grandfather of the late baron, lived in an old spacious mansion behind the cathedral in Wurzburg Bavaria. He was an ordinary well-to-do Hebrew.
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Wurzburg
Bavaria
Joseph Hirsch
Farewell reception for Rev Charles H Hanaford in Allston
The Rev Charles H Hanaford late pastor of Harvard Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church was honored with a farewell reception at Odd Fellows Hall Allston by his congregation and citizens. Samuel Shapleigh chaired. speakers included Rev Powers Chelsea Rev Bates Cambridge Rep Samuel Mitchell Ward 2% with musical performances by Eva Russell Helen W Farwell O C Emerson and E H Dunbar. A purse was presented to Hanaford with Powers delivering the presentation.
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Charles H. Hanaford
Harvard Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Allston
Samuel Shapleigh
Mr. Powers
Chelsea
Mr. Bates
Cambridge
E. H. Dunbar
O. C. Emerson
C. B. Turner
Brighton Avenue Baptist Church
Samuel Mitchell
Ward
Eva Russell
Helen W. Farwell
Miss Chapman
Hanaford
Powers
Judge Allows Interlocutory Decree in Chapman V Boston Safe
In Supreme Court yesterday Judge Allen granted an interlocutory decree by consent in the case of Charles J Chapman et al versus the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company authorizing the sale of securities valued at 49000 held by the trust company without prejudice to parties rights. The suit, brought by Globe Investment Company bondholders, seeks to hold the trust company liable for alleged negligence in not enforcing its obligation to hold Globe mortgages or other securities as old collateral matured.
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Trust Company
Supreme Court
Allen
Charles J. Chapman
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Globe Investment Company
Globe Company
Malden Aldermen approve appointments and school funding
At the Aldermen meeting Edgar A. Hall was nominated as a special police officer at the YMCA building. Charles E. Elliott Daniel W. Craven and Isaiah L. McLean were confirmed as regular patrolmen. A hearing on a western city school building was ordered. The board voted to appropriate 16000 for furnishings for the new High School 2000 for remodeling the old High School and 1500 for furnishing it as a manual training school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Board of Aldermen
Edgar A. Hall
Charles E. Elliott
Daniel W. Craven
Isaiah L. McLean
Railroad Law and Boston Districting Debates in Legislature
The Massachusetts House and Senate debated railroad law changes and city districting. Proposals cover board of aldermen nominations, street railway leases and consolidations, burdens of proof in fatal railroad cases, habitual criminal provisions, and safe deposit company capital requirements. A gypsy moth suppression budget was cut to 60000, and bills on telephone charges faced committee action with possible substitute proposals.
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Lawrence
Meyer
Boston
Hutchinson
Darling
Lomasney
Sprague
Light
Hyde Park
Creed
Manchester
Winchester
Reed
Board of Aldermen
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
McCarthy
House
Myers
Cambridge
Massachusetts Street Railway
Senate
Soule
Committee On Ways and Means
Marlboro & Westboro Street Railway Company
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Joseph J. Flynn
The Rise of Baron Hirsch and His European Fortunes
The narrative traces Joseph Hirsch starting from a risky purchase of the Rottendorf estate near Wurzburg, the discovery of priceless church art, and the rise of his son Joel Jacob as a financier and landowner. Baron Hirsch built a vast fortune through banking, railways, and philanthropy, amassing wealth estimated at £20 million. He funded education and benevolent projects across Europe and the Middle East, supported Hebrew students, and pursued unsectarian school funding in Russia. He maintained strict personal discipline, generous charity, and a public profile, though he faced enmity with the Rothschilds and intermittently barred access to high society venues like the Jockey Club in Paris.
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Hirsch
Rottendorf
Wurzburg
Franconia
Europe
Joseph Hirsch
Joel Jacob
Bavaria
University of Wurzburg
Hirsch House
Munich
Vienna
Baron Hirsch
Frankfort
Paris
House of Rothschild
Russia
Baron
Egypt
Turkey
Galicia
Bischoffsheim & Goldsmith
Prince of Wales
Jockey Club
Special meeting called over Baron Hirsch death
President Robert B. Waldstein of the Baron Hirsch Social Club has convened an evening special meeting to decide actions following the passing of Baron Hirsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Waldstein
The
Baron Hirsch Social Club
Baron Hirsch
Obituary brings tribute to Clara Quint and John G Abbott
Miss Clara G Quint oldest daughter of Rev A H Quint D D died in Washington DC on April 20. She taught in Washington then joined the Treasury Department rising to auditor for personal accounts of fourteen custom house collectors. She served on civil service examiners board and helped count Treasury property during a shift in administrations. Active in soldiers relief assisting Mrs General Logan. Funeral from First Parish Church Dover NH. John G Abbott born Charlestown Sept 17 1898 died April 18. Early work at Howe's grocery Neck and later Gilbert Williams coal dealer as bookkeeper then started Wharf 199 Medford Street business for eighteen years. Despite reverses he remained honest and widely respected.
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Clara G. Quint
A. H. Quint
D. D
Washington, D. C
Miss Quint
Washington
Treasury Department
Custom House
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Treasury
Soldiers’ Relief
General Logan
Dover
N. H
John G. Abbott
Charlestown
Howe’s
Neck
Free Consultation Today at Massachusetts Dispensary Boston
Free consultation offered today until 8 30 p m at the Massachusetts Dispensary No 9 Dover Street Boston. Diseases of the blood skin kidneys bladder and related ailments permanently cured. Hundreds in Boston have been promptly cured with a guarantee in all curable cases.
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Massachusetts Dispensary
Dover St
Boston
Malden Fire Department Receives Free Hospital Bed
The Malden Fire Department now has a free hospital bed for sick and disabled members. Relief Association officers sent a $4009 check today for the bed purchase, to be used exclusively by Malden firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Relief Association of the Fire Department
Warrants for Diamond Thieves in London
Warrants for the extradition to the United States of William Dunlop and William Turner, arrested in London on the charge of possessing the stolen Burden jewelry, have been granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
William Dunlop
William Turner
American Wringer Co Offer Boston Repairs Free Delivery
The American Wringer Company advertises wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repair services. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 7 for details.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Osborn Rites Set for April in South Boston
At South Boston on April 20 John T. Osborn aged 52 years 10 months 24 days. Funeral from his late residence 503 East Broadway Thursday at o'clock p m. Relatives and friends New Bedford papers please copy.
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Osborn
South Boston
John T. Osborn
Aes
East Broadway
New Bedford
Boston and Albany Railroad Passenger Schedules Ad
Boston and Albany routes listed with many No. trains from Boston to Albany Chicago Utica New York and beyond. Details include departure times daily or with Sunday exceptions dining and sleeping cars vestibule and drawing room options along the Big Four route and Springfield line. Tickets information and offices noted with A B Hanson as General Passenger Agent.
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New England Railroad Co
Boston
New York
Hartford
Park Square
Norwich
Chicago
West
Erie
West Shore R. R
New
New Britain
Waterbury
Rockville
Willimantic
Blackstone
Woonsocket
Providence
Pawtucket
Valley Falls
Milford
Medfield
Millis
Medway
West Medway
Old Care House
Summer St
Albany
Wagner
L. S
Utica
Michigan Central R. R
Cincinnati
Big Four
St. Louis
Detroit
New Haven
Springfield
NEW York Limited
Washington St
Kneeland St
Bosben
Hanson
Provincetown
Chatham
Hyannis
Woond’s Hall
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Old State House
Park Square Station
Park Squar
Knee'ans Street
Fall River
L. H. Palmer
Geo. L. Connor
E. G. Allen
A.C. Kendall
Will not stop at Weirs
D. J. Flanders, General Passenger Agent, states trains will not stop at Weirs, outlining service plan and expected operations for passengers and routes.
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Weirs
D. J. Flanders
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Sunday Post
Hood
Dora
Baron Maurice de Hirsch
Presberg
Hungary
Malden Affairs
Cer
Tain
Neces
Sity
Bsron Hirsch Social Club OF
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Marry ME Francis
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Goodwin—Blaisdell
Faneuil Hall
Quincy Market
J. New. Man & Sons
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Hill
Our Medicing Co
Newark City
Grant
Next Sunday Post
Harness
New England
James Kr. Hill & CO
Devonshire Sti
Hancock Building
Concord
Hotels
Cecil
England
River Thames
Victoria Embankment
Bertini
Vanager
Salem
Daniel Allen
Gloucester
City National Bank
Jeremiah Dinneen
Newburyport
Merrill Street
Newburyport Institution For Savings
Habrich & Co
Railroads
T. Odell
W. R. Babcock
Boston & Albany Railroad
Alpheus M. Stetson
Milby Stree
Boston & Maine
City Ticket Office
Ington Street
Western & Eastern Divisions
Union Station
Dag Hori Ag
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Lewiston
ST. Stephen
N. B
ST. Andrews
North Conway
Intervale
Glen
Brawfords
Fabyans
Twin Mountain
Kits Field
Jefferson
Petia Trunk R. R
Maine
Sandays
Wisuasset
Thomaston
Rockland
Quebec
Steaver
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgwick
Southwfest
Bak Harbors
Millbridge
Jonesport
Machtasport
Eastport
Calais
ST. John N. B
Portland
New Poston
North Weare
New Boston
Hooksett
Suncook
Pittsfield
Suncoorb Valley
Nashua
Belmont
Tilton
Lake Eea Ae
Ash Land
Laconia
Pily Mouth
Ply Mouth
Warren
A Rhill
A.m
Claremont
Shanover
Bradford
Laas
ST. Johnsbure
Newport
Sherbrooke
ST. de Gcre
the West
G. T
Cay
Sentara
New York, New Haven & Hartford
YSTEM
Leavy Park Square
New London
Shore Line
M.L
Air Line
Middletown
Stonington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Maryland
Cotpage City
Nantucket
Kneeland Street
Plymouth
Abington
Duxbury
Ayfall River
Fitchburg Railroad
Causeway Street
Iloosac Tunnel
Mitchburg
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Saratoga
Binghamton
Hornellsville
Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Watertown
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Cleveland
Points
Boeton
Cleveend
Pacific Express
Niagara, Falls
Lake Champlain
Keene
Bellows Falls
White River Junction
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Edward
Glens Falls
Plattaburg
Adirondacks
Burlington
St. Albans
Malone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Vermont
Canada
Paris US
Washington Street
Qeerel Street
J. R. Watson
Gen’l Pasa
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