Intercollegiate Debate Yale vs Harvard on Full Membership
Yale and Harvard faced off in New Haven with Yale supporting full House membership for cabinet members. Chauncey M. Depew presided as judge speakers argued over the proposal while Yale carried the affirmative and Harvard the negative. Harvard won by a very small majority amid applause and banquets.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Morris
Connecticut
W. H. Leete
Yale Union
Chauncey M. Depew
Portland
Ore
Mr. Baum
Hubert H. Kelogg
Carthage
Webster
Peffer
Brander Matthews
Earthquake Hits Athens and Greece Destruction Spreads
A 9 02 PM quake lasting thirteen seconds shook Athens and widespread panic followed in churches. Premier Tricoupis calmed crowds at the cathedral and urged orderly evacuation. Atakanti and Thebes suffered near total ruin with prisons damaged. Syra and Zante oil villages reported terror and displacement across Greece.
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Athens
Tricoupis
Greece
Atakanti
Provincetown Fleet Fits Out For Bay St. Lawrence fishery
Provincetown reports active wharves as mackerel and salt cod fleet prepares for sailing. Two vessels will fit for Bay St. Lawrence fishery, schooners Arequipa Sparks and Oliver Cromwell Freeman. Grand Bank fleet limited to five. Union Fish Company railhead hosts mackerel fleet including Stowell Sherman Charles R Washington Frank Butler Alice Chase Addie F Cole Lizzie Smith Benson. Benjamin Oliver Wellfleet will sail if engaged.
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Provincetown
Bay St. Lawrence
Arequipa
Sparks
Oliver Cromwell
Freeman
Magdalene Islands
Grand Bank
William Matheson
Willie Swift
Kemp
John A. Matheson
Matheson
P. A. Wharf
Lotta Byrnes
Hatch
Hattle Weston
McKay
J. D. Hilliard
West
Union Fish Company
On Railroad
Stowell Sherman
Charles R. Washington
Rich
Frank Butler
Alice
Chase
Addie F. Cole
Cobb
Lizzie Smith
Benson
Wellfleet
Benjamin Oliver
Harding
Death of Edward Carl deputy sealer of weights and measures
Edward Carl of Lamsoncourt East Boston deputy sealer of weights and measures died at 61 after a short illness. A German native, he served in the Twentieth New York Infantry Army of the Potomac and belonged to Frederick Hecker Post G A R Unity Lodge IL C O F Massa soit Encampment Forest Council R A and the Orpheus Musical Society. Funeral from Odd Fellows Halls Tremont and Berkeley streets Sunday afternoon at 1 20.
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Edward Carl
Lamsoncourt
Boston
Germany
Twentieth New York Infantry
Army of the Potomac
Frederick Hecker
A. R
Unity Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Halls
Tremont and
Berkeley Streets
Trial of Dr Meyer presses on with murder for insurance
In New York on April 27 the Henry Meyer murder trial resumed. Carl Muller testified Meyer described an insurance scam by killing Ludwig Brandt with a substituted corpse. Muller recounted Meyer's hint of exploiting wealthy Germans in Chicago and the morphine scheme, plus instructions to mix antimony with Brandt's food. He detailed arriving in New York and the flat 320 East Beene ceece purchase and furnishings.
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New York
Henry Meyer
Ludwig Brandt
Carl Muller
Meyer
Chicago
Baum
Muller
Brandt
East Beene Ceece
Highway Robbery in South Boston District
A South Boston report describes an organized gang robbing pedestrians. Co B Slipp reports being assaulted near the Weaton Avenue bridge at 7 30 Thursday night and losing a Hampden movement gold filled watch a pocketbook with cash and a railway pass as investigators pursue the case.
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Boston
East Brookline Street
We Aeton Avenue
Hampden Movement
New York and New England Railroad
Youthful Burglars Nabbed in Newton and Waltham
A trio of youths aged 18 16 and 16 were arrested in Waltham on charges of breaking and entering and larceny. Golding and Hemenway are in Waltham police custody, Bryson in Newton. Police found stolen cutlery buried on Elm Street and more hardware buried in a sand bank on Moore Street.
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Waltham
Golding
Newton
Bryson
Elm Street
Moore Street
Friday Club Reception for New England Federations Officers
The Friday Club of Everett hosted a reception in Glendon Hall yesterday afternoon for officers of sister clubs from the New England federation. About 200 ladies attended, with speakers including Mrs. Emily G. Freeman and Mrs. Sarah Moreland. Attendees included Mrs. Harriet R. Robinson and Mrs. Lucy Sawyer among many others from Dorchester, Malden, Lynn, Melrose, Swampscott, Chelsea, Newton, and beyond.
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Everett
Glendon Hall
New England Federation
Mary O. Atwood
Emily G. Freeman
Malden
Micah Dyer
Dorchester
Sarah Moreland
Atwood
Laura Mead
Sarah Smith
Harriet R. Robinson
Federation of Clubs
Ellen Dana Orcutt
Mary E. Ryan
Otis Eddy
Maria L. Chapin
Melrose
Lucia N. Peabody
N. E. Women's
Aea
Burbank
Edwin F. Masury
Danvers
Belle D. Jackson
Maud Marshall
Swampscott
Prescott Chamberlin
Chelsea
Lucy Sawyer
Newton
West End railway workers to publish Echo newspaper
West End street railway employees plan a weekly eight page Echo to serve over five thousand workers. The non-partisan paper, 12 by 16 inches, will be produced entirely by employees with four columns per page, first issue around May 15.
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West End Street Railway
The
Echo
Bishop Hood visit ends in unrest at Portland church
In Portland on April 27, Bishop Hood of Zion's M. E. Church (colored) visited a local church supper. A dispute with Braxton Reed, Harry Reed, and an unnamed youth over directions from William Wilkie led to a general row. The trio was banished from the hall and later Wilkie reportedly attempted to assault them. Wilkie was arrested.
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Portland
Bishop Hood
Zion
M. E. Church
Braxton
Harry Reed
William Wilkie
Wilkie
Senator Quay Ill at Home in Beaver
Senator Quay is ill at his Beaver home in Pittsburgh area and cannot return to Washington before Sunday, according to Richard Quay who spoke this afternoon.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Senator Quay
Beaver
Richard Quay
Washington
Da Gama Escapes From Brazilian Refugees
A Montevideo despatch reports Brazilian refugees aboard Portuguese warships including Admiral Da Gama have successfully escaped.
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DA Gama
London
Montevideo
Admiral da Gama
Young telephone worker injured in downtown carriage mishap
John H. McDonald, 21, an employee of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co., was thrown from a team while riding from Highlandville to Boston yesterday. The wheels passed over his right leg, causing a compound fracture below the knee. He is at Massachusetts General Hospital, residing at 259 Tremont Street.
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John H. McDonald
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Highlandville
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mr. McDonald
Tremont Street
Man sustains severe burns after boiling water spill
Albert T. Abbott of 76 Berlin Street overturned a can of boiling water at his home yesterday afternoon. He was admitted to City Hospital for treatment of severe burns and scalds.
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Albert T. Abbott
Berlin Street
City Hospital
Annapolis and Baltimore Short Line Sold to Bank Firm
Baltimore April 27 The Annapolis and Baltimore short line was transferred to the Baltimore Safe Deposit Company for 600000 dollars by George W Burnham Jr He had purchased the road two months earlier for 100000 dollars The deal sets a sharp price rise in a brief holding period with Burnham profiting from the sale to the banking house.
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Baltimore
Annapolis and
Baltimore Safe Deposit Company
George W. Burnham
Burnham
Watertown Splits Over Annexation To Cambridge Or Boston
In Watertown Massachusetts residents debate annexation with Cambridge or Boston. The town, founded in 1630 with 7000 plus residents, values its own services and resists joining Cambridge, preferring Boston if any annexation occurs. City access and street railway to Boston are key points, while two thirds votes and town hall needs shape the fate.
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Watertown
Newton
Legislative Committee On
Union of
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Cambige
Boston
Post
Belmont
Board of Selectmen
East
North End Park buildings sold at auction
Sullivan Bros auctioneers sold all buildings on the North End Park site including seven Charter street houses three on Jackson avenue and several wharves. Total sales reached 3299.50 with O Reardon responsible for 2790 leaving 509.50 to share among others. Buyers had 30 days to remove structures.
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Sullivan Bros
New North End Park
Charter Street
Jackson Avenue
Bartlett's
Gray's
Ripley’s
Comey’s
Singleton
Bunker Hill
A. O’leary
South
Boston
Bartlett’s
United States
Gray's Wharf
R. O’reardon
Chelsea
O’reardon
Park c Commissioners
Army migrants reach New Haven as Bos ton army heads north
In Meriden Conn on April 2 the army of the Commonweal arrived from Weathersfield and moved toward New Haven to join the Bos ton army. Captain Sweetland spoke but fainted from exhaustion during the address.
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Meriden, Conn
Weathersfield
New Haven
Boston
Sweetland
Strangled by two women in North Adams case shocks town
Mrs. Arthur Crosier narrowly survived an attempted strangling at her Jackson Street home. She recalls two women visiting, asking about her husband’s pew, then grabbing her and rendering her unconscious as a voice ominously warned she will never trouble them again. A note found by her husband blamed jealousy. no suspects or clues yet.
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North Adams
Arthur Crosier
Jackson Street
A. Crosier
John T Gallagher Dead Boston Sporting Figure
John T Gallagher a prominent Boston sportsman and Crescent Beach hotel proprietor died at 3 pm yesterday after a battle with pneumonia and pleurisy. Born in Charlottetown P E I he moved to Boston as a child and became known for his honesty in sport and business. He leaves a widow eight children and was active in local Democratic politics and fraternal groups. Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Revere.
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John Tallagher
Boston
Shirley Street
Crescent Beach
Mr. Gallagher
Dr. Putnam
Chelsea
Charlottetown
North End
Boston Canning Company
Hanover Street
Bay View
Revere
Gallagher
John
John L. Sullivan
American Legion of Honor
Paul Revere Associates
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Reed's Voice Heard At Grant Birthday Dinner
In Pittsburg, April 27, the eighth annual dinner of the Americas Republican Club honored General U. S. Grant on his birth anniversary at the Monongahela House. Toasts featured guests present and absent, with speakers including General Frank B. Reeder and Hon. Thomas B. Reed commenting on current political distress and urging party loyalty and stability.
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Pittsburg
Penn
of the Americas Republican Club
U. S. Grant
Monongahela House
Walter Lyon
W. S. Mustin
Frank B. Reeder
Philadelphia
U. S
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
New York
Ohio
Great Northwest
Trial of Emil Henry in Hotel Terminus bombing opens
In Paris on April 27 Emil Henry anarchist faced a Paris court as trial began for the February Hotel Terminus bombing. He described visiting two restaurants beforehand and entering the crowded Terminus to await a crowd before detonating the bomb. The exchange with Judge Potier featured sharp retorts. Witnesses included cafe waiters.
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Paris
Emil Henry
Henry
Natick Selectmen Bar Drug Licenses For Year
Natick officials voted not to grant druggists licenses for the coming year. Ten applicants were reviewed, making Natick a very dry town from May 1. It was also expected that pool licenses would be refused.
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Natick
Iron Hall funds hearing in Massachusetts vs Indiana
In Worcester on April 27 Judge Aldrich heard arguments on whether Iron Hall funds should stay in Massachusetts for local distribution or be sent to Indiana for distribution from a general fund. Both sides urged appointing a commission to gather more evidence in Indiana. The court named James E. Southard as commissioner to travel to Indianapolis with Massachusetts receiver Robert A. Knight and other interested parties to take further testimony.
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Worcester
Aldrich
Superior Court
Massachusetts
Iron Hall
Indiana
James E. Southard
Boston
Indianapolis
Robert A. Knight
Arrest of 23-year-old William Restell in Dudley street burglary
William Restell, 23, was arrested last evening by Division I officers in connection with the attempted burglary of Mrs. Fowler's dry goods store at 770 Dudley Street on the night of the 17th.
Brice says Union Pacific assessment set at 20 percent
In Chicago on April 27 a Brice ally claims Mr. Brice has stated the assessment on Union Pacific will be twenty percent. The report mirrors political chatter about the railroad’s valuation and tax burden.
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Chicago
Brice
Union Pacific
Senate Debates Over Tariff Bill Continue Amid Amendments
The Senate opened at 11 a.m. with a motion to proceed to the tariff bill. Mr Dolph began his fifth speech, while Mr Lindsay urged the bill. Aldrich pressed for a 3 p.m. vote on the bill as amended. A debate over timing and changes followed before a brief executive session and adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Harris
Dem
Tenn
Yeas
Dolph
Lindsay
Aldrich
R. I
House
Senate Committee On Finance
Jeader
Messrs
Jones
Gorman
Berry
West
Finance Committee
Ohio
Brice
White
California
Teller
Colorado
Voorhees
Indiana
Turpie
Ind
Teller, Cullom
Platt
Cullom
Rep
Ill
Extract of the Brain of the Ox in Locomotor Ataxia Treatment
At the Neurological Society meeting on April 4 1893 a case of locomotor ataxia treated with CEREBRINE injections showed marked improvement after ten weeks. Patient a 40 year old man recovered knee-jerk loss, bladder control, sexual function, and gait with gradual steady progress. Dose five drops, price $2.50.
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Neurological Society
Train Hands Armed for Coast Line Strike Action
The Great Northern strike began with armed crews and marshals on hand from St Paul to the coast. A passenger coast train left St Paul with 41 passengers amid tensions, while officials warned west of Minot of possible trouble and prepared for disturbances. Debs denounced the move as unjust and authorities weighed federal protection as state troops and US marshals consolidated. The through freight faced a missing fireman near Fergus Falls, delaying service.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Great Northern Railroad
St. Paul
United States
Far West
Osseo
Minot
Great Northern
Minnesota
Debs
American Railway Union
Hill
Third Infantry
Fort Snelling
East
St. Cloud
Fergus Falls
Amendments Proposed To Tariff Bill In Senate Action
A senator states amendments to the pending tariff bill have been sent to the public printer. The iron and steel schedule will be revised back to specific duties with higher rates. Other schedules may raise rates. The income tax exemptions rise to 8000 and five year term with rate cut to 1. The inspector provision is dropped and other inquisitorial features are removed. Sugar schedule remains undecided pending a potential one tenth of a cent duty on bounty countries.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Iron and Steel
Oxford Club Banquet Hosts Notables In Lynn
The fifth annual Oxford Club banquet in Lynn featured 150 members and guests. Presiding was John F. Bartlett. Guests included Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott, President of the Senate Butler, Secretary of State Olin, F. H. Nazro of the Boston Boot and Shoe Club, Captain J. G. B. Adams, and William B. de Las Casas of Malden. Commander Adams spoke on the Coxey movement, saying laborers misunderstand government while veterans of the G A R defend the flag as the Capitol is asked to do so.
Annual Lasell Seminary class entertainment recital
The first annual class entertainment at Lasell Seminary was held in the assembly hall. Artists included Miss Cushing with selections from Griswold and E. Nevin, Mr. Grilley with Shakespeare and Riley recitations, Mr. Nowell with violin pieces. Class officers are Miss Mabel C. Taylor president Miss Marie McDonald secretary and Miss Helen B. Morris treasurer.
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Lasell Seminary
Cushing
Griswold
E. Nevin
Grilley
Shakspere
James Whitcomb Riley
Nowell
Mabel C. Taylor
Marie McDonald
Helen B. Morris
Haverhill Aldermen Finalize 12 Licenses to New Firms
Haverhill officials granted the remaining 12 of the city's 27 licenses after freezing out eight prior holders, among them three hotels. An equal number of new licensees, including two hotels, received the coveted papers, marking a reshuffle of local permits tonight.
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Haverhill
Board of Aldermen
Arrest of Michael Bemish for break in and tool theft
Officers of Division 4 arrested Michael Bemish age 20 yesterday morning on a warrant charging breaking and entering the dwelling of Angus Campbell at 177 Albany street and the larceny of carpenter tools valued at $20. Bemish gave his address as 109 Albany street.
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Division 4
Michael Bemish
Angus Campbell
Albany Street
Bemtish
Waltham Citizen Thomas W. Costello Dies on Street
In Waltham on April 27 Thomas W Costello aged 41 unmarried collapsed in the street. He was taken to 14 River Street where Medical Examiner Mead of Watertown arrived and ruled the death due to heart failure.
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Waltham
Thomas W. Costello
River Street
Mead of
Watertown
Mead
Costello
Clerk Nearly Fatally Shocked By Live Wire at Worster Store
Fred Crown, employed as a clerk in the basement of J. E Worster & Co in Weymouth, grasped a live electrical wire and received a severe electric shock. He was knocked unconscious and a physician treated him for nearly two hours before revival.
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Weymouth
J. E Worster & Co
Fred Crown
Smallpox Closes Chicago Schools for a Week
Chicago reports a sharp rise in smallpox with twenty-two new cases in the last day. The Board of Health orders public schools closed for seven days to curb the outbreak. Local authorities urge residents to follow health guidelines and seek vaccination where available.
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Chicago
Board of Health
Spicy Case in Lynn Police Court Over Fire at Hadley Home
Angus B. Murphy stands trial for arson in Mrs Lizzie Hadley home at 2 Cambridge street. Witnesses recount kerosene use and incendiary hints while Hadley testifies of four year companionship and spiteful motive. Case proceeds to next court day with defense denying guilt.
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Lynn
Berry
Angus B. Murphy
Lizzie Hadley
Cambridge Street
Murphy
Thomas Welch
Frank IE. Watson
Hadley
Helen Robinson
RE. O. Churchill
Downing
Nelson
New England Plan Seeks Foreclosure to Settle Claims
The New England reorganiza tion plan hinges on foreclosing the second mortgage to settle about one hundred damage suits and other claims. Consent of 10 percent of second mortgage bondholders is needed before August 1, with at least 75 percent of stockholders expected to join. Foreclosure won’t affect present stockholders. Preferred stock requires a $25 per share assessment, with $10 due at deposit on or before May 20, then up to $5 installments. Common stock has a $5 deposit and similar terms.
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New York
New England
Daniel S Parker Ends Life at 77 in South Weymouth
Daniel S Parker, a longtime shoe string manufacturer, killed himself with a revolver at his Union Street home this morning. The 77 year old widower died instantly from a heart shot. He was a well known local resident and his daughter survives him.
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South Weymouth
Daniel S. Parker
Union Street
Horses burned in West Nineteenth Street stable fire
A blaze at a stable building on West Nineteenth Street in New York City trapped and suffocated seventy five horses. The fire caused extensive damage to the stable at numbers 452 to 455 as night fell.
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New York
West Nineteenth Street
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Depew
House of Representatives
DR. Meyer
Carl Miller
South Boston
Washington Avenue Bridge
Sentor Quay
North End Park
Singleton House
John T. Gallagher
Reed’s
Ron Hall
Union Pacific Assessment
Senator Aldrich
Mr. Dolph
Lot
Hammond
Columbia Chemical CO
Washington, D. C
Emory Souther
Green
B. F. Larrabee & Co
Washington St
Webster & Co
Warren Ave
Aesey's Pharmacy
Park Sq
Boylston St
J. Godding & Co
Oy. Hall Pharmacy
F. H. Martin
Columbus Ave
Choate Drug and Chemical Co
Revere House
B. F. Brad
Sta
Oxford Club
Jack” Adams and
Coxey Movement
Lasell Girls
Michigan
DR. Park
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