Bradstreet Sees Hopeful Trade Tone Amid Mixed Signals
Bradstreet notes more hopeful retail demand and improved weather boosting trade centers, with gains in shoes and wool but weak wool supplies and cautious dry goods. Wheat exports drop, prices trend down, bank clearings rise modestly, while Canada reports floods, rail and wool trends mixed.
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Bradstreet
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St. Louis
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Milwaukee Houses
Florida
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Rhode Island
Pacific Coast
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Columbia River
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Santa Clara
United States
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Beecham's Pills Promise Constipation Relief
Beecham's Pills for constipation recommended with price 25 cents. Suggests obtaining the book from a druggist and following its guidance. Claims annual savings of more than 6,000,000 boxes.
Crowley manslaughter trial ends in Roxbury incident
Richard Crowley faces manslaughter charges in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Bond for the May 4 death of John B. Burns in Roxbury. Testimony places Crowley, his brother David, and Edward Reagan in a saloon quarrel that moved outside. Burke testifies David Crowley struck Burns and the pair fought on the sidewalk as bystanders tried to intervene. The defense case continues the next day.
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Richard Crowley
Superior Criminal Court
Bond
John B. Burns
Roxbury
William Jacobs
David Crowley
Edward Reagan
Reagan
David
Burns
John T. Burke
Powers For Governor caucus delegates named in Augusta
At the Republican caucus in Augusta on April 24 delegates were chosen to attend the state convention in Bangor on June 2. The list includes J. F. Hill BE. C. Burleigh J. H. Manley J. M. Haynes H. M. Heath P. O. Vickery John W. Chase W. S. Choate E. C. Farrington Samuel W. Lane Charles A. Milliken A. G. Andrews W. H. Williams M. S. Campbell George A. Philbrook Charles W. Jones Joseph H. Wall A resolution by H. M. Heath urged support for Llewellyn Powers for Governor.
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Augusta
Bangor
J. F. Hill
BE. C. Burleigh
J. H. Manley
J. M. Haynes
H. M. Heath
P. O. Vickery
John W. Chase
W. S. Choate
E. C. Farrington
Samuel W. Lane
Charles A. Milliken
A. G
Simonds Alumni Association Annual Meeting Banquet
The Simonds Alumni Association held its annual meeting and banquet at the Hotel Thorndike last evening, with fifty members present. Mrs Frederick W. Crombie presided and Miss Etta D. Morse served as secretary. The evening featured singing and speeches by members.
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Simonds Alumni Association
Thorndike
Frederick W. Crombie
Etta D. Morse
Renewals Dominate Boston Liquor License Action
The Boston police commission approved renewals for most of 1500 applications with 193 licenses remaining and about 700 applicants awaiting results. Only renewals were granted as objections from abutters and conduct complaints are reviewed, with likely over 600 applicants disappointed if renewals are denied at typical rates. Chairman Martin cited swift processing and noted investigations show the liquor trade was well conducted in Boston last year.
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Police Commission
Martin
Post
Boston
Insolvency Court Discharges and Hearings in Suffolk
In Suffolk Insolvency Court Judge Grant discharges granted to Henry E. Newell George W. H. Litchfield Nellie R. Brewer Casper L. Cohn Charles F. Tukey John H. Robinson John O. Ammann Henry B. Blackinton Edward H. C. Joy Daniel Cangiano and Simmons Co. Discharges refused to Elias Kaplan Hatchik Krikorian Salls Bros Alfred W. Fitz and Patrick Joyce Adjourned third meetings set May 15 June 26 July 21 for various debtors and assignees. warrants issued against H S Bartlett Joseph Jefferson John A McLaughlin. petitions continued for Chelsea Wire Fabric Rubber Co Sink Stone Co. composition offers confirmed and hearings held for Mayo Cobb Packard Morse Cummings.
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Suffolk
Grant
Henry E. Newell
George W. H. Litchfield
Nellie R. Brewer
Casper L. Cohn
Charles F. Tukey
Johnh. Robinson
John O. Ammann
Henry B. Blackinton
Edward H. C. Joy
Daniel Cangiano
Simmons & Co
Elias Kaplan
Hatchik Krikorian
Salls Bros
Alfred W
Charles M. Drennan
George C. Bent
Charles F. Clark
Edward F. Collins
Edmund T. Davis
George C. Coit
H. M. Bates & Walley
Charles Almy
Arthur B. Sawyer
William M. Richardson
Simeon J. M
Chelsea Wire Fabric Rubber Company
Sink, Stone & Co
Everard W. Jordan
Patrick Scanlan
Watson C. Mayo
David W. Cobb
William A. Packard
Edwin C. Morse
Charles W. Cummings
Writ of entry heard over Punchbowl road land dispute
In the Supreme Court Judge Knowlton heard the writ of entry by Charles B. Dana against W. W. Burrage trustees to try title to about 20 000 square feet off old Punchbowl road valued at about 20 000 a canal formerly used as boundary complicated the case and decision was reserved. N A Walker for demandant J Willard and Balch Rackemann for tenants.
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Supreme Court
Knowlton
Charles B. Dana
W. W. Burrage
Punchbowl Road
N. A. Walker
Demandant
J. Willard
Balch & Rackemann
Farm Hand Kills Employer and Deputy Sheriff in Guthrie
April 24 report states farm hand R. T. Anderson, 19, fatally wounded his former employer Horatio Buckley and killed Deputy Sheriff Ferris. He hid in a river bank hole but was captured and jailed.
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Guthrie
Bids Opened for Section 5 Water Project Work
Bids for stripping and excavating Section 5 of the metropolitan water system were opened. The list includes H. P. Nawn Boston 115010, Moulton & O Mahoney 160580, Charles Linehan Cambridge 123690, Thomas Nevins & Sons New York 147560, and others from Boston Chicago New York Hazleton Cincinnati Troy and more. Detailed bids show L and O section separations with varied amounts.
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Metropolitan Water System
The
Metropolitan Water Commissioners
H. P. Nawn
Boston
Moulton & O’ Mahoney
Charles Linehan
Cambridge
Thomas Nevins & Sons
New York
T. W. Kinser & Sons
Chicago
Ill
Michael Sullivan
Cincinnati
Troy Public Works
Troy
N. Y
Moulton & O'Mahoney
Newell & Snowling
Thomas Nevins & Co
Blogen & Bush
Grace & Hyde
Jones & Meehan
Washburn & Washburn
Edward W. Everson
W. T. Davis & Co
Haskin self steering torpedo hailed as successful trial
The Haskin self steering torpedo device showed a successful trial off Newport's torpedo station with Commodore Sampson and Commander Converse observing. The magnet needle tracked a small iron steamer at distances from fifty feet to several hundred, signaling potential naval use pending official report to Secretary Herbert. The Fortune was magnetized, with bow north for years, influencing needle behavior.
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Newport
R. I
Haskins
Commodore Sampson
Bureau of Ordnance
Converse
Torpedo Board
Fortune
Navy
Herbert
General Electric Company
Boston
Massachusetts
Britton Guardian Petition in Middlesex Probate Court
In East Cambridge Judge McIntire held a hearing on Britton vs Britton. Ada Britton seeks appointment of a guardian for her husband Charles J. Britton, a portrait artist and solar printer, who is said to be of unbalanced mind. The couple run studios at 363 Washington street. Ada managed affairs while Charles traveled seeking orders. He fell ill on Nov 23, 1895 and has since required a male nurse since January 18.
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Britton
Ex-Governor Jerome Dead in New York After Ill Health
Detroit reports the death of former Michigan Governor David H. Jerome at Watkins Glen New York after a year and a half of illness. He was a prominent state leader and public figure.
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Detroit
Mich
Watkins Glen
N. Y
David H. Jerome
Michigan
Grant Dinner Arrangements Set at Young's Hotel
Arrangements were made yesterday afternoon for a Grant dinner Monday at 5:30 o clock at Young's Hotel. Speakers will include Governor Wolcott General Longstreet of Georgia Senator elect Foraker of Ohio and Charles Emory Smith. The reception committee lists ex Governor J Q A Brackett Henry B Turner the Hon B A Curtis the Hon Dana Malone the Hon J C Kennedy Thomas Talbot George F Mead Louis P Howe George E Smith Wilmot R Evans J B Reynolds the Hon Howes Norris and Colonel George B Billings.
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Grant
Young’s Hotel
Wolcott
General Longstreet
Georgia
Foraker
Ohio
Charles Emory Smith
J. Q. A. Brackett
Henry B. Turner
B. A. Curtis
Wilmot R. Evans
J. B. Reynolds
Howes Norris
George B. Billings
Fire damages Whitcomb house on Monument Square
Beverly report states Austin Whitcomb's residence on Monument Square burned this afternoon causing about 120 dollars in damage. The loss is fully covered by insurance.
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Beverly
Austin Whitcomb
Monument Square
Governor Sues Rutland Herald For Libel Over Burlington Hotel Article
Vermont Governor Urban A Woodbury files a libel suit against the Rutland Herald for 30000. Depositions were taken in Boston with counsel D J Forbes and C A Prouty. The Burlington Van Ness House owner alleges the paper implied open liquor sales. Trial set for Tuesday in Burlington before Chief Justice John Ross and judges Rowell and Tyler. The defense hints at sensational liquor purchase evidence.
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Rutland Herald
Urban A. Woodbury
Vermont
Boston
D. J. Forbes
Burlington
C. A. Prouty
Newport
van Ness
Wodebury
Wroth
John Ross
John W. Rowell
James M. Tyler
Postmaster Eben Lothrop Injured in Fall at Provincetown
Eben Lothrop postmaster of Provincetown fell from a ladder in the post office building yesterday, breaking his arm after a ten foot drop. His condition is described as somewhat critical. He is brother to Dr Thomas Lothrop of Buffalo, a personal friend of President Cleveland, who helped secure the postmaster position at Provincetown.
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Provincetown
Eben Lothrop
Thomas Lothrop
Buffalo
Cleveland
Royal Arcanum Meets on Grand Council Day
Over 160 representatives attended the second day of the grand council session. Five new past regents were admitted. Grand Regent Albert W. David of Lowell presided. Past Supreme Regent A. C. Trippe of Baltimore spoke. Committees named include State legislation with F. A. Dickinson of Springfield and C. P. White of Dorchester, and J. S. Richards of Attleboro.
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Royal Arcanum
Grand Council
Albert W. David
Lowell
Supreme
A. C. Trippe
Baltimore
F. A. Dickinson
Springfield
C. P. White
Dorchester
J. S. Richards
Attleboro
Supreme Lodge
John Haskell Butler
Somerville
T. W. Flood
South
Boston
F. A. Buxton
L. H. Hammond
Worcester
H. B. Fales
Straw Bail Man Sentenced for Perjury in Court
Thomas F. Conlon, a straw bail man, was sentenced in the Superior Criminal Court by Judge Bond to state prison for three to eight years after pleading guilty to perjury. He and Jacobs, who serves four years, acted as sureties to obtain Laura Stearns’s release. Conlon claimed ownership of 30 Leverett Street valued at 12,000 dollars, falsely stating assets while Pratt heirs held the property.
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Thomas F. Conlon
Superior Criminal Court
Bond
Jacobs
Laura Stearns
Conlon
Leverett Street
Pratt
Venables Pleads Guilty in Mail Fraud Indictment
Edwin J. Venables, indicted in March by the U S District Grand Jury on two counts for using the mails in a defraud scheme, pleaded guilty before Judge Nelson. He received a $150 fine on one count and a suspended sentence on the other with a warning that future offenses would revive the case.
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Edwin J. Venables
United States District Grand Jury
United States
Nelson
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