Reed and Allison poised for 1896 presidential fight
In Washington, Tom Reed pursues the 1896 nomination while Senator Allison of Town also girds for battle. Reed is pugnacious and popular, a gladiator image, while Allison is a careful diplomat with steady support. Both are seasoned Republicans, eyeing the Populist rise as they campaign.
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Post
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Reed
Ohio
William
Vermont Avenue
Dinner plan for Legislature promises a jovial mix
Jerry McCarthy proposes inviting the Democratic minority to the Republican annual dinner to create a record for guests outnumbering speakers. The group boasts lively banter with Dick Sullivan, Bates, Roe, and others pledging humor and good will in a back‑and‑forth evening.
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House
Bill Hayes
Lowell
Dick Sullivan
Roxbury
Bates
East Boston
Roe
Worcester
Miners Strike Widens on Pennsylvania Rail Road
More than 3000 miners on the Pennsylvania Railroad Eastern division walked out yesterday in Pittsburg. Officials fear the road’s mines will be crippled this week as new strikes hit the Connellsville area alongside the ongoing action.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Connellsville
Olney Plan Sets Union Pacific Debt Settlement
Washington and the Union Pacific reorganization committee confirm Olney's plan to adjust the railroad debt. Judge Hoadley oversees details. bill to be submitted Friday provides full debt and interest payment with $7.5 million in first mortgage bonds canceled. Fixed charges capped at 3.509 million annually. 4 percent general mortgage bonds to absorb junior liens.
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Boston
Washington
Union Pacific Reorganization Committee
Olney
Union Pacific
Hoadley
New York
United States
United States Treasury
Gibson's Bright Girl Leads Dorchester Class
The Gibson Grammar School graduating class on Columbia Street Dorchester features Elsie J. Brown a 15 year old bright eyed medium complexioned girl regarded as the intellectual leader. She lives with her parents at 21 Erie Street and combines diligence with innate ability to achieve eminent success.
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Gibson Grammar School
Columbia Street
Dorchester
Elsie J. Brown
Erie Street
Elsie
Bright Dorchester Girl Elsie Hrown Seen As Rising Scholar
The article profiles Elsie Hrown to a bright future after Gibson School. She excels academically and musically with a rich soprano voice and piano skills. She studies Shakespeare and reads widely, with plans to continue in high school or college. Her father, Mr. Hrown, runs a local Dorchester grocery business.
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Elsie
Gibson School
Mr. Herown
Dorchester
Man Arrested for Assault After Marriage Proposal Firearm Threat
Francisco De Lucca 26 of 1028 Harrison Avenue was arrested on a charge of assault with a loaded revolver against Mrs Frances Bulger in their boarding house. He proposed marriage, she refused, and he fired at her head twice, wounding her ear before others intervened. Bulger is a widow with a 13 year old son, and De Lucca ran a Roxbury cobbler shop at 1088 Harrison Avenue.
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Harrison Avenue
Division 9
Frances Bulger
de Lucca
Frances
King of Elope rs: Metcalf’s string of elopements draws police attention
Clarence C Metcalf of Malden earns a reputation as king of elopers after marrying and leaving several women in Brockton Providence Manchester and other towns His wife has forgiven him before and now Miss Emma Rehms has involved the police as Metcalf again seeks to lure her with letters while Mrs Metcalf remains in Stoneham.
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Clarence C. Metcalf
Malden
Elopers
Brockton
Providence
Manchester
Metcalf
Emma Rehms
Munz
Water Board to Hear Southboro Land Claims in Boston
Southboro selectmen meet the Boston Water Board this afternoon over water rights. Landowners seek high prices, including one asking 300 per acre for three acres and another asking 15000 for twelve acres, though assessed values are far lower. Officials expect adjustments rather than court battles as disputes are usually settled outside court.
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Southboro
Boston Water Board
Water Board
Marlboro
City Hall
Boston
Fall River Representative Causes Capitol Fire Alarm
Representative Bullock of Fall River sat in Judge Filini's seat and started a small blaze by a box of parlor matches. A smoke cloud rose as Speaker pro tem Malone and several gallery occupants fled in fear. Captain Tucker extinguished the fire to prevent damage.
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Fall River
Judge Filini
Speaker
American Wringer Co. Catalog and Repair Service
The American Wringer Co. at 18 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to orders by mail promptly.
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American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Why Brockwell Money Ties to Young Republicans Case
The ongoing Ward 17 hearing reveals Cronin accusing Brockwell of receiving funds to sway votes for Krebs and the Republicans. Witnesses including General Champlin challenge credibility while Cronin admits sharing stories. disclosures about local drinkers at a Harrison Avenue barn emerge as the inquiry continues.
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Jeremiah Cronin
Brockwell
Charles Theodore Russell
Hayes
Doyle
Cronin
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Russell
Krebs
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Champ
Johnson
Tirrell
Frederick R. Masters
Fitzgerald
Malden Street
Krebs-Brockwell
James Mullen
Station 5
Harrison Avenue
Daniel J. Donahue
Nothing to Fear from Raids in Goldstein Arson Case
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Braley heard the Goldstein arson case with testimony from John Birnie treasurer of the Wachuset Fire Insurance Company who fixed stock value at 1382.17 and John D Bowker who issued a policy on Goldstein for Wellington Lawlor & Co. on Aug 7 1894. The defense hinted at personal feuds with Mrs. Broderick and Liquor Officer Daley as the court recessed.
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Braley
Superior Criminal Court
John Birnie
Wachuset Fire Insurance Company
John D. Bowker
Wellington, Lawlor & Co
Matthew J. Daley
Mr. Riley
Thief Dies in Prison of Cancer After Four Year Sentence
Charles Demont, jailed for a four year term as a boarding house thief, died in the State Prison hospital from stomach cancer after three months illness. He had used an assumed name, buried under that alias in Concord State cemetery for convicts. No known friends or relatives.
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Concord
Cone
McLaughlin
South End
Williams and Peter Wed in Society Ceremony
New York April 25. Anna Wright Williams and Armsted Peter Jr were married by Rev Dr Houghton at noon. The couple are third cousins and direct descendants of Martha Washington. The bride is daughter of Lawrence Williams and granddaughter of George Law the millionaire.
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Anna Wright Williams
Armsted Peter, Jr
Houghton
Martha Washington
Lawrence Willams
George Law
Union Pacific Plans May 1 House Reduction at Shops
Omaha April 25 The Union Pacific managers announce a reduction in house at the shops starting May 1. The move targets staffing levels to cut costs as part of a broader effort.
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Union Pacific
Houxsa
Boston Evening Post clash over newspaper delivery network
The Evening Post leads a protest against the Hotel and Railroad News Company which handles distribution for Boston papers except the Evening Post. Rival Herald and Globe accused of collusion to limit competition while the Post faults high Sunday delivery charges and seeks inclusion in the system. The dispute follows a prior fight over railroad transport among Boston papers.
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