Hong Yen Changs Plea to Become New Yorks First Chinese Lawyer
Hong Yen Chang asks the Governor to sign a bill allowing him to take the bar exams and practice as New Yorks first Chinese lawyer. He cites his Yale College degree, Columbia Law training, and prior office service, arguing he could serve fellow Chinese and handle legal matters awaiting him.
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Algany
SprcraAn
Hong Yen Chang
Chang Yen Hong
New York
Chang
Robert A. Eaton
Yale College
Tom
Columbia Law School
Weather bulletin for New England and New York regions
Indications show 24 hours starting 7 am Wednesday April 27 will bring warmer, fair weather across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with west to south winds. The rest of New England should see warmer and generally fair conditions with westerly winds shifting to southerly, while eastern New York experiences fair weather with nearly steady temperatures and winds turning northerly.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New England
New York
Fireman Relief Association Elects Cambridge Officers
The Cambridge fire department relief association met in the City building at Central Square last evening and elected officers: President Chief Thomas J. Casey, vice president E A Locke, secretary C Emerson, and treasurer W B Cade. The association has no fund to date.
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Fireman's Relief Association
Cambridge Fire Department
Central Square
Thomas J. Casey
E.A. Locke
C. Emerson
W. B. Cade
Charleston statue of Calhoun unveiled amid extensive career analysis
The event featured a thorough review of John C Calhouns career led by Secretary Lamar while President’s allies downplayed withdrawal from politics. Across further items, reports cover strikes, politics, lawsuits, and local notices from Worcester to New York and beyond with a swift, clipped newspaper tone.
Wedding Bells at Beacon Street as Mrs Palmer Takes Name
At 419 Beacon Street last night Mrs John Brewster became Mrs E Burritt Palmer as the Patriarchs Militant of the East resign their ranks to Hymen. Eight o'clock ceremony officiated by Rev Brooke Herford followed by a wedding journey to the golden West. Friends offered congratulations and gifts including a silver set expressing esteem for the couple.
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Beacon Street
John Brewster
E. Burritt Palmer
Division of the East
Hymen
Order
Oda Fellowes
Brooke Herford
Palmer
Golden West
Legal suit heard to restrain Lowell school committee members
In Lowell on April 26 before Judge Allen in the Supreme Court the Attorney-General Sherman sought to restrain Charles H. Conant and George E. Stanley from acting as Lowell school committee members. The case was sent to the full bench for decision on several novel legal questions. The full bench does not meet until November.
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Lowell
Allen
Supreme Court
Sherman
Charles H. Conant
George E. Stanley
Local Menswear Ad Boasts Value in Suits at 8, 10, 12
A bold sales pitch proclaims unmatched value in men’s suits priced eight, ten, and twelve dollars. The copy highlights options in flannel, serge, and all wool cassimere, claiming no rival offers comparable quality and price.
Bones Sold for Two Drinks of Whiskey Suit Involving Incineration
In Binghamton New York on April 26 a suit may arise over a contract in which William Cladey colored man sold his bones for two drinks of whiskey to a physician. Cladey now seeks incineration and has retained Robert A. Stone as counsel to compel production of the contract. If a suit proceeds names of all involved will be disclosed.
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Axpany
N. Y
Binghamton
William Cladey
Cladey
Robert A. Stone
Stone
Grocers and Officials Debate Old Colony Tariffs
In Brockton on April 26 a gathering at the Commercial Club heard General Freight Agent Putnam and Superintendent French discuss tariff grievances. They noted interstate commerce law changes and small shifts in rates for shoes and sole leather, with no rebate for independent handling. Express firms argued for in house freight service while rail men favored revenue protection.
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Brockton
Putnam
French
Old Colony Railroad
Commercial Club
Boston
New York
Old Colony
Thistle Afloat Amid Glowing Anticipation For America Race
Launch of the racing cutter Thistle amid cheers ends with temporary snag when blocks left in place slow the start. Built of Siemens Martin steel with a vast canvas rig and strong hull, she heads to America to challenge for the America’s Cup, with Captain Barr at the helm and a May 28 Thames Yacht Club match in view.
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London
Siemens-Martin
Atlantic
Thistle
South End
Harwich
Thames Yacht Club
Barr
Congregational Ministers Protest at Andover Conference
At the twenty-eighth annual meeting of the Andover conference with the First Congregational Church in Methuen on April 26 over 100 delegates gathered. They voted unanimously to protest against an act to further regulate the observance of the Lord's day, to be read a third time before the Massachusetts Senate and General Court. Signed by Moderator J. L. R. Trask and Scribe A. W. Burnham.
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Charleston
John C. Calhoun
Calhoun
Lamar
Binghamton
N. Y
Worcester Telegram
Worcester
New York State
F. W. Moses
Westboro
Jefferson
Paulding County
Pee
Rhode Island
Old Colony Railroad
Brockton
Yates
New Haven
Hong Yen Chang
New York
Lowell
City Messenger
Methuen
Massachusetts Senate
Reds
Plate
Philadelphia
Lawrence
Andover
First Congregational Church
Massachusetts
Semblied
Andover Conference of Congregational Churches
J. L. R. Trask
A. W. Burnham
Subscriptions Climb in Aid of Moses Family
Wisrsoro on April 26 reports subscriptions in aid of the family of the late F W Moses who was killed by cars last Friday total nearly 1000 dollars.
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Wisrsoro
Spretar
F. W. Moses
Reconciliation Talks Reported Between Vatican and Italy
Rome reports a near reconciliation between the Vatican and the Quirinal with terms including Catholic participation in elections and stronger enforcement of laws. The Pope would be invited to resume ceremonies at St Peter's and may reside at Gandolfo, while Italy would pledge protection of the Holy See and support for its foreign policy. Some cardinals oppose, arguing Italy can do without the Pope.
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Rome
Vatican
Quirinal
St. Peter’s
Gandolfo
Italy
Holy See
Coercion Bill Debate in Commons Include Parnell Charges
In Lonpoy April 26 the House debated going into committee on the coercion bill. Liberal MPs Reid Lefevre and Balfour clashed over tenants relief and crime definitions. A notable exchange centered on Mr Smith's secretary authored phrases linking National League to assassins and avowed enemies of England, provoking disturbance. The government planned cloture on Thursday amid 208 amendments with Parnellites leading in counts.
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Ireland
Europe
Gladstone
Balfour
Testa
Viscount Wolmer
Parnell
Times
James L. Carew
North Kildare
W. H. Smith
National League
United Ireland
Gladstonians
Schnaebeles Affair Outlook Dims Berlin Tensions
London reports the German government assures the Schnaebeles incident will not cause a prolonged crisis. British embassy in Berlin conveys the assurance to the foreign office, reducing fears of extended difficulty.
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London
Foreign Office
Berlin
Those Boycotted Patterns Stir Stove Molders Strike Talk
Arsany and Troy and Penn area stove foundries report boycotted St Louis patterns in sand. Two thousand moulders met and debated pattern use with Grand Master Powderly asking for patience. Some plants closed or warned, but some groups resist a broader strike. no widespread walkout seems likely.
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Arsany
Srecan
Powderly
Troy
N. Y
National Store
Founders’ Defence Association
St. Louis
Peexskitt
Union
Ramsey & Co
Southard & Bates
Finch & Co
Reaping
Penn
Orr, Painter & Co
National Manufacturers’ Defence Association
Defense Association
Mt. Penn
Roger’s Ford
Defence Association
Street clash in Jefferson City ends with gunfire
Ex Supreme Judge John A Henry and State Auditor Walker fought on a Jefferson City street after a legislative committee probe. Henry was struck with a cane, Walker fired hitting Henry in the chest area. Henry wounded in the palm and chest. Walker sustained a blow to the temple and gash on a toe, with nervous symptoms. doctors expect recovery in days.
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St. Louis
John A. Henry
Walker
Jefferson City
Enry
Henry
City Messengership Contest Delays Amid Ballot Chaos
Lower April 26 The city council held its most remarkable meeting as a ballot dispute over city messengership unfolded. Cadman and Ewing tied at 12 votes, Garvey reappeared to swing the tally, a new count was ordered for excess ballots, and Republicans protested while Democrats pressed on with twelve voting members present.
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Girard J. Cadman
John Ewing
Garvey
Dobbins
City Messenger
Council
Allen
Shepard
Ewing
Debate on the coercion bill in Canadian Parliament
Ottawa April 26 Parliament resumed debate on the coercion bill. Sir Richard Cartwright urged in support of the protest while Mr McCarthy’s non interference amendment failed 133 to 49. Davin’s regret amendment also failed 59 to 128 as Sir John MacDonald entered at 10 40 and spoke. Curran’s resolutions against the Irish coercion bill carried in state Parliament at 1 a m 136 to ?
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Ottawa
Ont
Richard Cartwright
McCarthy
Davin
John MacDonald
Curran
Railroad link unites Kansas Texas routes with silver spike
Porcella Chicksaw Nation announces a ceremonial silver spike join on April 26 linking Arkansas City extension of the Southern Kansas railroad with Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe. The connection adds miles to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system, opens new fields in Texas and provides a sea port outlet for Kansas and Indian Territory business.
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Porcella
Arkansas City
Kan
Gainesville
Tex
Southern Kansas Railroad
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Kansas
Misconet
Texas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Indian
Nova Scotia Backing Reciprocity With U S as Trade Favored
In Halifax on April 26 the Nova Scotia legislature backed reciprocity with the United States. Attorney General Longley introduced resolutions endorsing Butterworth's bill and urging Congress to adopt free trade, aiming to boost provincial industries and strengthen ties within the British empire. The government seeks a conference to abolish the Legislative Council and create a single chamber.
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Hallifax
N.S
Sreeran
Legislative Assembly
Longley
United States
Nova Scotia
Congress of
Great Britain
British Empire
Legislative Council
State Senate
A Breeze in the Canadian House of Commons
In Ottawa April 26 a debate flared over the missing fisheries correspondence. Minister Foster said papers arrived Friday and printers were working to publish them. Mr Blake urged fair dealing, while Mr Mitchell claimed the St John Sun denied government concurrence with Lord Salisbury's tentative settlement.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Foster
Blake
Mitchell
St. John
N. B
Compositors Strike Settled in Worcester Telegram Office
In Worcester on April 26 James W. Cameron deputy organizer of the International Typographical Union settled a compositor strike at the Telegram office. Chief Organizer Boyer of Columbus affirmed support for Cameron action. Cameron ruled there was not sufficient cause for the strike though a probe may occur. He commends publishers and absolves the local union of blame. Discharged men left town and some strikers may be rehired. A feud between foreman and Telegram chapel chairman sparked the trouble. the chapel is dissolved.
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Worcester
Sredan
James W. Cameron
International Typographical Union
Telegram
Boyer of
Columbus
Cameron
Telegram Chapel
Fire at Wadsworth & Howland paints shop alarmed city
A fire in the paint shop at Wadsworth and Howland, 106 Fulton Street, started by a can of turpentine, triggered Box 15 alarm at 11 55 yesterday morning. Charles Godfrey sustained severe burns to his left arm and hand while trying to douse the flames.
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Wadsworth & Howland
Fulton Street
Box 15
Charles Godfrey
Fire destroys Willis Bros. grocers building in Prrissura
A gas explosion in Prrissura caused a four story Willis Bros. grocers block to burn. Loss about 25000 dollars, Sophie and Fred Shultz smothered in bed, two men Eberman and Hoggitz leaped from the fourth floor and are fatally injured. Huron stamp mill at Houghton also burned, loss about 50000 dollars with 20000 insured.
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Prrissura
Penn
Willis Bros
Grocers
Alleghany City
Sophie
Fred Shultz
Eberman
Hoggitz
Mangquerri
Mich
Houghton
Aldermen grant 178 liquor licenses and order statute print
Worcester. After an eight and a half hour session the board of aldermen approved 178 liquor licenses and passed an order requiring that section 12 of chapter 100 of the Public Statutes be printed in the license. The section covers closing saloon entrances except on public streets and removing screens.
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Worcester
Sprcr
Board of Aldermen
Tug Ivanhoe crew saved after barge wreck offshore Cape Charles
Despatch from Philadelphia reports Captain Josephs drowned when the barge J. W. Everman foundered off Cape Charles. Remaining crew were rescued by the tug Ivanhoe and taken to Norfolk. Also noted: Devonia arrived New York Moville Sona and several vessels reaching Dunkirk Alma Hamburg Hyannis. Wide Awake sunk near Hyannis breakwater after breaking free in a gale. crew saved but captain exhausted.
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Philadelphia
J. W. Everman
Cape Charles
Josephs
Norfolk
Lonon
New York
Moville Sona
Mary
Dunkirk
Alma
Hamburg
Hyannis
Wide Awake
New Bedford
South Carolina's Calhoun Honored In Marion Square Oration
Charlest on April 26 saw a grand procession and unveiling ceremonies honoring John C Calhoun. Secretary Lamar delivered an oration praising Calhouns life, loyalty to South Carolina, and his role in forging union andState sovereignty amid Reconstruction debates. The day featured a large turnout, military displays, and a reverent tribute to the statesman.
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Charueston
S. C
South Carolina
South Battery
Marioy Square
Marion Square
Charles Copesworth Pinckiney
Chesborough
Charles A. Stakeley
L. Q. C. Lamar
Margaret J. Preston
W. F. Junkin
D.D
John O. Wilson
Lamar
King, Calhoun
John Caldwell Calhoun
Mr. Calhoun
Our
Republic
South
Calehoun
Rutledge
Moultrie
Lawrence
Hayne Lowndes
Sumter
Marion
Ham
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