Memorial window and Booth portrait unveil Stratford ceremony
United States Ambassador Bayard and Mrs Bayard attended Shakspeare birthday events in Stratford April 23 including unveiling a memorial window at Shakspeare Church and a luncheon hosted by Mayor Smallwood. A portrait of Edwin Booth as Hamlet was given to the band museum by the Players’ Trust of New York.
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London
United States
Bayard
George Arbuthnot
Snakspere
Our Lord
St. Egwin
Worcester
England
America
Charles I
Laud
Amerigo Vespucci
Christopher Columbus
William Penn
Bishop Seabury
Shakspere Memorial Theatre
Parker
Band Museum
Edwin Booth
Hamlet
Players’ Trib’ of
New York
Booth
F. R. Benson
Charles Kean
Princess’ Theatre
Samuel Phelps
Sadler's Wells
Stratford
Mr. Fenson
Coventry
Westminster Hall
Richard II
Bolingbroke
Corbett Stirring to Fight Fitz for $12,000 Purse
In Corbett Willing New York on April 23 observers report Dan Stuart arranging a bout between Corbett and Fitz for a $12,000 purse with Corbett said to be willing.
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Dan Stuart
Fitz
New York
Corbett
Indictments Loaded as Grand Jury Reports in Greenfield
Greenfield Grand Jury reports a long list of indictments. Sixteen prisoners were brought from jail and many are on bail. Levi M Fournier of Montague City charged with choking and strangling his wife Dec 3. His manslaughter trial set for next week with expected two days. Or son W Bradley of Colrain guilty of attempted bigamy with Mary Eva Ramsdell. James Farrington of Holyoke guilty of assault on Station Agent Stoddard and biting his hand. Julius Pinks of Boston absent on property disposal by lottery with bail 860. No bills against E L Derby of Orange or Whitman Coiley of Montague.
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Orson W. Bradley
Colrain
Mary Eva Ramsdell
Miss Ramsdell
Boston
James Farrington
Holyoke
Stoddard
Julius Pinks
E. L. Derby
Whitman Coiley
Montague
Cake Walk At City Hall Draws Springfield Crowd
The Kamp Komfort Klub held a cake walk in City Hall with an $800 piano as first prize and participants from neighboring cities. A concert by the Second Regiment Band opened the program, followed by music and trick dancing. About thirty couples competed. first prize went to E. C. Smith and Miss Louise Porter of Springfield, second to Charles Booker and Miss Ellen Branch of Hartford, third to Frank Booker and Mrs. Chase.
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Springfield
Kamp Komfort Klub
Whch
Second Regiment
E. C. Smith
Louise Porter
Charles Booker
Ellen Branch
Hartford
Frank Booker
Mrs. Chase
Cramp's Massachusetts finishes prelim run with strong speed
The Massachusetts completes a builders trial under Cramp's design off Boston Light. The ship reaches 16.82 knots on one leg and averages 15.59 knots overall with engines at peak efficiency. Officials note potential for over 16 knots in the official government run. Governor Wolcott and naval officers to inspect the ship ahead of the Saturday trial.
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Massachusetts
Cape Ann
United States Navy
Boston Light
Edwin S. Cramp
Cramp
Lewis Nixon
Indiana
John Patterson
Nelson Johnson
R. W. Sargent
Lewis Chambers
Delaware
Messrs. Hanscomb
Schroeder
Frederic Rogers
Conway H. Arnold
U. 8
Dawes Lectures on The Constitution and Interstate Commerce
Hanover April 23 Ex Senator Henry L Dawes of Massachusetts delivered the second Dawes course lecture on The Constitution and Interstate Commerce He warned that courts are too lax in upholding the right to trial by jury and cautioned against abuse of power in regulating commerce stressing the constitution's safeguards and the nation’s solid unity.
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Hanover
N. H
Henry L. Dawes
Massachusetts
Dawes
Debs
Press Club Freaks at Press Cycling Club Night
Last evening at the Press Cycling Club a freak night entertained a faithful audience. William Bates performed a piano solo while John Martin Jr displayed long distance harmonica and banjo skills. Mark Phillips told funny stories before Ernest Durham the temperance lecturer. Ed Skinner as the frog man and Finley as the skeleton dude closed a long varied program narrated by C Williams. A late supper followed at midnight.
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Press
William Bates
John Martin, Jr
Mark Phillips
Ernest Durham
Baby Ann‘s
Ed Skinner
J. J. Bartholomew
Frog Man
Finley
Skeleton Dude
C. Williams
Full fledged policemen promoted by board
Seven reserve officers were made regular patrolmen and assigned to their divisions by general order No. 353. The officers are Henry Fetridge division 1 James S. Fox division 6 William J Spillane division 7 George E Plummer division 10 Fred C Spargo division 11 William T. Kieley division 18 Cornelius J. Coakley division 14 and Patrick W. Toland division 16. The complaint against Patrolman William E Wiseman of division 1 by Margaret G Leary was dismissed.
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Board of Police
Henry Fetridge
James S. Fox
William J.spillane
George E. Plummer
Fred C. Spargo
William T. Kieley
Cornelius J. Coakley
Patrick W. Toland
William E. Wiseman
Margaret G. Leary
World Pool Championship opens with Clearwater triumph
William H. Clearwater of Pittsburg defeated Alfred Deere 201 to 178 in the first game of the world championship match in Pittsburg. They will play 600 points, 200 or write of 84 side.
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Pittsburg
William H. Clearwater
Alfred Deere
Or & Wirte
Flynns celebrate silver wedding at East Boston home
Ex representative C. J. Flynn and wife Mrs Flynn marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at 7 Border Street East Boston. Hosts American House owner Charles Belden provided a collation followed by musical and literary entertainment and dancing. Guests sent many gifts including a silver service from John F Fitzgerald and other silver pieces from prominent locals.
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C. J. Flynn
Border Street
Boston
Charles Belden
Flynn
John F. Fitzgerald
Phinney
Paul Gan
Willam Flynn
John McWeener
W. J. Burke
Mrs. Mahoney
John L. Kelly
Lizzie Barron
Brighton Improvement Association backs Cambridge bridge near Magazine street
The Brighton Improvement Association endorsed the proposed bridge to Cambridge near Magazine street while opposing Pleasant street in Brookline. Members favored a cottage hospital for Brighton with two site options: the present high school lot or the Oak Square School site. The electric line committee to Brookline on Washington street received more time as West End road President Little had not replied to local landowners.
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Brighton
Washington Street
Little
West End Road
Vermont Democrats Organize State Club and Plan Convention
The Vermont State Democratic committee met in Rutland naming Montpelier for the May 27 convention to select state officers and Chicago delegates. A State Young Men's Democratic Club formed with 10 members, led by president C H Davenport, as 100 attendees heard toasts from leaders including T H Browne and Brad ley B Smalley.
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Rutland
State Democratic Committee
Montpelier
Chicago
Grand Army Hall
Vermont
C. H. Davenport
Berwick House
T. H. Browne
Bradley B. Smalley
Burlington
John H. Senter
George Atkins
Brattleboro
H. M. Meldon
Brockton Laster Strike Sparks Unified Action Across Factory
In Brockton on April 23 a meeting of the Shoe Council endorsed the S P U action over the lasters strike at L M Reynolds factory. It was decided to call out all help in every department tomorrow morning. Secretary Williams of the L P U confirmed Reynolds offered tasters on machines $8 a day to keep work. He said the offer was accepted by some but not all tasters and the slower workers would not be paid by piece or $8 per day.
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Brockton
Shoe ‘Council
L. M. Reynolds
Williams
L.P.U
Reynolds
Picnic grounds at Fitchburg rai lake Walden
Advertisement notes finest picnic grounds 7S 1 on the Fitchburg railroad near Lake Walden. Calls to Watson, general passenger agent, for terms and details.
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Fitchburg Rai Lake
Walden
Ad Watson
Grand Army Men First Anniversary Banquet at Quincy House
The twenty ninth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln Post 11 G A R Charlestown was celebrated with a banquet at the Quincy House after a reception. About 160 veterans attended as Department Commander W P Derby presided. Guests included Colonel H A Thomas Alderman J H Lee and Secretary of State W J Olin. Toasts honored The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Massachusetts G A R and others with remarks by Isaac W Derby and speakers Gilman Olin and Rev Taylor.
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Abraham Lincoln
Charlestown
Quincy House
W. P. Derby
H. A. Thomas
J. J. McCarthy
John H. Lee
William J. Olin
E. M. Taylor
Isaac W. Derby
Thomas
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Massachusetts G. A. R
William P
Emergency injuries reported after domestic dispute and accidents
Catherine Pettigrew of 28 Rochester street was treated at Emergency Hospital for a severely cut arm after a quarrel with her husband, two stitches applied. James Brown, 28, an electrician at Fidison Company of 7 Dover street, burned both hands on a live wire at work. W H Graces, 23, of 614 Massachusetts avenue, was thrown from his carriage on Massachusetts avenue, injuring his left ankle and receiving care at the Emergency Hospital.
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Catherine Pettigrew
Rochester Street
James Brown
Dover Street
Fidison Company
Massachusetts Avenue
W. H. Graces
Pleasant Banjo Recital Charms Pleasant Audience
P. C. Shortis, a renowned banjo artist, performed at Association Hall last night. The program featured many original Shortis compositions and showcased rich technique. Assisted by Lottie Mackey, Jennie Mae Spencer, Lon Brine, Henry Dolan, and others, the recital offered notable musical effects from a banjo.
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P. C. Shortis
Association Hall
Lon Brine
Henry Donlan
J. Frank Donahoe
John Costello
James J. Hartley
Minnie C. Gaul
Nina Walsh
Tracks Disappear on Boston and Maine Line at Magnolia Swamp
April 23 Manchester reports a serious cave-in on the Boston & Maine railroad in Magnolia swamp. A freight train was nearly wrecked as track lowering caused a 100 foot long collapse and four feet of sinking midline. Passengers to Gloucester change cars and walk around the hole.
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Manchester
Boston & Maine Railroad
Magnolia Swamp
Gloucester
Curtain Ignites Blaze on Cooper Street Home
Fire alarm from Box 12 at 9 49 P M reported a curtain fire on the second floor of a four story brick dwelling at 17 Cooper Street owned and occupied by Davis Sternberg. A lamp started the blaze causing a loss.
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Cooper Street
Davis Sternberg
Martha Flynn Case Delights Superior Court
Boston defendant Frank Flynn faced a theft charge from Martha Flynn of Dorchester after a $1 payment for six cabinets turned into a humorous exchange. Martha’s testimony amused the court as jurors debated guilt versus lack of conviction for larceny.
Cambridge Happenings and Local Sports Notes
A public meeting at Institute Hall East Cambridge debated purchasing the Cambridge Electric Light plan with J Henry Russell and Charles H Morse in favor while General Edgar R Champlin and Asa M Mattice opposed. Mayor Bancroft chaired. Cambridge Gymnasium A C beat Worcester Y M C A Boys 4 to 1. A wagon ran away on Prospect Street striking a light pole. driver Isaac Harding of 16 Willow Street escaped with only minor injuries.
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Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Cambridge Electric Light Company
J. Henry Russell
Charles H. Morse
Edgar R. Champlin
Asa M. Mattice
Bancroft
Cambridge Gymnasium
Worcester Y. M.C. A
Prospect Street
Austin Street
Isaac Harding
Willow Street
Trains Shut Off Now at Framingham Crossing
General Superintendent D W Sanborn Assistant General Manager George F Evans and Division Superintendent William Merritt of the Boston and Maine railroad met Alderman Ayer and Counc men Sellers and Graham to discuss crossing protection. Agreement calls for an additional gate tender at the Washington street crossing and gates at the Essex and Winter street crossings, to close traffic during train passes.
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Havbhrhill
D. W. Sanborn
George F. Evans
William Merritt
Boston & Maine Railroad
Ayer
Sellers
Graham
Washington Street
Essex and Winter Street
Whitney.. Conference At Brookline Ties To Gag Bill
The Hon. William C. Whitney, staying at the Brunswick Hotel, spent yesterday with his brother Henry M. Whitney in Brookline. The nature of the conference was not disclosed. Whitney is believed to be here regarding his brother's gag bill. He returned to his hotel and then visited Irving at the Tremont.
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William C. Whitney
Brunswick Hotel
Henry M. Whitney
Brookline
Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Irving
Tremont
City Briefs: Channing Hall Talk on Paul at Corinth
The regular Channing Hall talk at 25 Beacon street will be held Saturday at 2 30 by Rev W Hanson Puls ford. Subject Lesson XI Paul at Corinth A benefit dance was held in Associates Hall West Newton street last evening by George A Burns About 100 couples attended and the prominent Catholic society of Newton was represented Darrells Cadet Band and Orchestra provided music.
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Channing Hall
Beacon Street
W. Hanson Pulsford
Paul
Corinth
Associates
West Newton Street
George A. Burns
Catholic Society of Newton
Darrell
Bridgewater Historical Society Meeting Draws Local Delegates
The Bridgewater Historical Society held a public meeting at Town Hall with delegates from Bridgewater high schools and Howard Seminary West Bridgewater. Presiding was Hon. B. W. Harris of East Bridgewater, president of the society.
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Bridgewater
Old
Wesleyan Junior Exhibition Speakers Named for Scholarship Rank
Middletown Wesleyan Memorial Chapel hosted the annual junior exhibition with speakers from Wilkes Barre Lawrence Glens Falls Wolcott Tomannock New York City Mt. Vernon Binghamton Yonkers Paterson who were chosen for scholarship ranks. The Wesleyan Mandolin Club provided music.
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Middletown
Conn
Memorial Chapel
Wesleyan
W. B. Pruner
Wilkesbarre
Penn
John Gowdy
Lawrence
Mass
B. F. Greenslet
Glens Falls
N. Y
F. W. Roe
Wolcott
B. H. Brownell
Tomannock
Co. L. Rockwell
New York City
Dorr Will Sustained by Supreme Judicial Court
The will of Henrietta G. Dorr of Roxbury was sustained by a jury before Judge Knowlton. Her husband Henry G. Dorr contested it as insane and procured by sister Mary G. Fuller. The will disinherits him, leaving about $50,000 to sisters Mary G. Fuller and Caroline M. Fuller in equal shares. The trial took about eight hours.
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Henrietta G. Dorr
Roxbury
Supreme Judicial Court
Knowlton
Henry G. Dorr
Mary G. Fuller
Dorr
Caroline M. Fuller
Young orators at Faneuil Hall choose immigration restriction
Curtis Guild Jr presided at a championship debate in Faneuil Hall on whether immigration should be further restricted. Bates College and Boston University represented opposing sides with judges from Harvard, Boston Normal School, and the Massachusetts Supreme Court. The negative side won the 1896 award.
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Bates
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Curtis Guild, Jr
Alexander Mackenzie
Harvard Memorial Church
Cambridge
Larkin Dunton
Boston Normal School
Putnam
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Clifford J. Thorne
Washington, Ir
Boston University
Thorne
Oliver Frost Cutts
Bates College
United States
Willard J. Shattuck
J. S. Durkee
R. J. Sprague
Anson B. Howard
Boston University Glee Club
Mr. Guild
Talk on Taxation in Gloucester by Boston assessor
Thomas Hills of Boston, longtime principal assessor, told a large Business Men's Association audience that personal property should be taxed as well as real estate. He argued against the view that real estate alone should bear taxes, discussed exemptions, and cited England's income tax as a model that could work here.
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Gloucester
Thomas Hills
Boston
Business Men’s Association
Jonathan A. Lane
England
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