Yale Harvard Debate Set in New Haven May Day Night
Harvard Yale annual intercollegiate debate will be held in New Haven on Friday May 1. It is the year’s final major contest with Princeton already defeated, and both sides navy high prep and scholarly argument. Harvard Yale will open with Harvard on the affirmative and Yale last word. Judges named Elihu Root Walter Page and Albert Shaw. Harvard speakers Sayre Steward Parker with alternates Grill Howe. Steward is 23, from Fort Missoula Montana. Sayre 24, LL B Columbian. Parker from Phillips Andover. Yale selections and details not fully shown.
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Yale
New Haven
Princeton
Blue
Crimson
Cambridge
Elliot
Great Britain
United States
Adolph Monell Sayre
Frank Rudolph Steward
William Belmont Parker
Charles Grill
Wirt Howe
Columbian University
Columbian Academy
Montague
Boone
Lodge
Columbian Law School
Law School
Georgetown
University of Virginia Law School
Harvard Union
St. Paul's Society
Starvard
Fort Missoula
Mont
Twenty-Fifth
The
Union
Phillips Andover
Asbury
Staffordshire
Eny
Norfolk
Neb
Andover
Philomatheon Society
the Forum
Forum
Sarsaparilia Blood Purifier and Hood's Pills Ad Prices
An old advertisement touts Sarsaparilia as the one true blood purifier priced at one dollar across druggists. It also promotes Hood's Pills as easy to operate with a listed price of two hundred fifty units.
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Hood
Yale Debating Team Sponsors a Battle Royal at Harvard
Anson Phelps Stokes Jr Walter Haven Clark and Roger Sherman Baldwin lead Yale debate representatives with Charles Heather Studinski and Charles Stedman McFarland as alternates. Harvard counters with Anson Stokes Clark Baldwin. The Yale team is lauded as strongest yet produced and the national clash promises wide attention.
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Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr
Walter Havens Clark
Roger Sherman Baldwin
Charles Heather Studinski
Charles Stedman McFarland
Yale
Staten Island
N. Y
Berkeley School
St. Paul’s School
Freshman Union
Stokes
Yale Union
L‘t
Yale News
Walter Haven Clark
Hartford
Conn
Hartford High School
Harvard
Princeton
New York City
New York
Braunschweig
New Haven
Boston Representative James Mellen Exempt From Arrest
In Worcester on April 27 Winthrop N Merrill of Boston sought a court order to compel James Mellen to be examined under the poor debtor process. Judge Utley denied the application stating the move would amount to an arrest and that Mellen as a General Court member is constitutionally exempt from arrest.
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Worcester
Winthrop N. Merrill
Boston
Utley
Central District Court
James Mellen
General Court
Mellen
Boys' Band Tournament at Working Boys Home Bazaar
The general committee for the Working Boys' Home bazaar met yesterday to organize next week’s event in Mechanics Building. Four boys bands will compete: Assumption of East Boston, St. Augustine's South Boston, John Boyle O'Reilly Cadet Band Natick, and Lowell Boys' Band led by Xavier brothers. Theatre managers promise ample stage talent. Mrs. A Shuman runs New York booth selling items crafted by Charlestown prison inmates for the John Boyle O'Reilly monument project.
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Mechanics’ Building
Assumption of
East Boston
St. Augustine’s
South Boston
John Boyle O'Reilly
Natick
Boys’ Band
Lowell
Xavier Brothers
A. Shuman
New York
Charlestown
South Boston Owl Club Elects New Officers for Year
The South Boston Owl Club held its annual meeting in Towti Hall electing President Edward H. Sprague Vice President E F O'Brien treasurer James J Madden secretary Frank Devitt sergeant at arms M J Murphy and trustees F M Perkins J AI Madden and Fred Bamber. The minstrel show planned for May 5 at St Augustine's Hall aims to raise about 1000 for Carney Hospital.
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South
Herbert Johnson to Sing Again at 3 Oclock Wednesday
Hundreds who missed Herbert Johnson’s Monday recital in Jordan Marsh music room will hear him Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock.
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Herbert Johnson
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Music Room
Wall and McKinley on money policy in precious gold standard letter
Brooklyn meeting reads Washington letter from John Sherman dated April 22 stating Major McKinley supports the gold standard and maintaining silver at par with gold. He urges a tariff to protect American industries and argues silver should be used for minor transactions with government fiat ensuring its purchasing power.
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Brooklyn
Young Men's Republican Club
Washington, D. C
Judson G. Wall
McKinley
United States
John Sherman
Chelsea Aldermen Veto Rejects Four Room School Plan
Chelsea board of aldermen last evening vetoed the order for a four room schoolhouse. A hearing was held for remonstrants against widening Washington avenue by thirty seven feet, then the measure was recommitted to the streets committee. Memorial Day observance funds were approved along with Post 35 G A R and Hancock Command U V A. An allotment for July 4 was introduced and sent to the finance committee. The committee on public property reported against erecting a new high school. An undergrounding of telegraph and telephone wires was referred to ordinances.
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Chelsea
Finance Committee
Committee On Public Property
Committee On
Malden Rifles Prize Drill Awards Prizes
The Malden Rifles prize drill at the armory drew city officials. Corp C K Daniels won first prize and a special gold medal for consecutive wins. Private Robbins took second. Judges were Lt Col Whitney Major Banyon and Captain Meredith.
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Malden
Lexington Town Meeting Chooses Water Commissioners
At a town meeting Webster Smith was chosen water commissioner for three years, D. C. Wheeler for two years, and F. H. Tocke for one year. The town voted to issue $10,000 in bonds to run twenty years at 4 percent as Lexington water bonds. Also amended by-laws impose a $20 fine for loitering on sidewalks.
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Lexington
Webster Smith
D. C. Wheeler
F. H. Tocke
Hall of Patriotism bill proposes Washington hall
Representative Richard son of Tennessee introduces a House bill to establish in Washington a hall of patriotism. It would house battle flags memorials relics and statues or other articles of historical value relating to the country’s past and present history.
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Washington
Richardson
Tennessee
Bold Highway Robbery Near Berwind Mining Camp
At 10 o'clock yesterday a robbery occurred near Berwind, a mining camp eighteen miles from Trinidad Col. John A'tello carried $4000 in a satchel under the carriage seat to pay off workers, with R. H. Mackey a company. They were held up and fired upon, and the money stolen.
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Trinidad
Col
Berwind
Here
John A‘tello
Frankfort
R. H. Mackey
Booth in London on farewell tour opens about Army rift
Herbert Booth arrives in London Ontario as he completes a farewell tour before leading Salvation Army forces in Australia. He comments on the dispute with his brother Ballington, saying the Christian world will regret the first breach in the army's ranks but expects the rift to be healed and the ranks to close again.
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London
Ont
Herbert Booth
Salvation Army
Australia
Ballington
Boston firm’s creditors insolvency filing Apr 27
Frye and Burrell of Orange grocers filed a voluntary petition in insolvency in Greenfield on April 27. Liabilities exceed $19,000. Major Boston creditors include I. W. Morrill & Co. at $623 H. L. Mudgett at $19 and Timothy Gay at $707. Assets are few and tied by mortgages. Failure blamed on real estate speculation.
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Greenfield
Frye & Burrell
Orange, Grocers
I. W. Morrill & Co
H. L. Mudgett
Timothy Gay
Boston
Aged Widow Catherine Chittenden Dies in Dorchester Fire
Mrs. Catherine T. Chittenden, 82, a widow, was suffocated by smoke and fatally burned at her home 81 Harvard Street Dorchester yesterday morning. Authorities believe her clothes ignited while she prepared breakfast.
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Catherine T. Chittenden
Harvard Street
Dorchester
Girl Baby Deserted Found in Pine Place Hall
Two bundles found last evening in the lower hall at No 1 Pine Place contained a healthy female infant and a large quantity of infant clothing. The contents were taken to the Chardon Street Home for care.
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Pine Place
Chardon Street
City Council approves 30000 loan for poor farm repairs
Lawrence council votes to raise 30000 by loan for the poor farm buildings. In the joint session Richard J. Shea is elected city auditor.
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Lawrence
Richard J. Shea
Methodist Social Union Meets for Monthly Dinner
The monthly meeting and dinner of the Methodist Social Union was held last evening at the American House. Rev. George A. Gordon of the Old South Church and Rev. Nathan E. Wood of the First Baptist Church sat near the officers. After the meal, important business was discussed. President Charles R. McGee introduced the two visiting ministers who delivered short addresses on church matters.
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Methodist Social Union
American House
George A. Gordon
Old South Church
Nathan E. Wood
First Baptist Church
Charles R. McGee
Gordon
Wood
Free Consultation Today at Massachusetts Dispensary
Free consultation offered today until 8:30 p.m. at the Massachusetts Dispensary, No Dover Street. The notice claims permanent cures for diseases of the blood skin kidneys bladder and related conditions. It asserts hundreds in Boston have been permanently cured and guarantees a cure in all curable cases.
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Massachusetts Dispensary
Dover St
Boston
Kidney education spreads through Boston area
A Boston area report highlights widespread kidney health awareness, linking backache to kidney issues and praising Doan's Kidney Pills as the remedy. Carrie's case from Revere is cited, with her mother purchasing pills from Burwell Pharmacy and Carrie crediting relief to Doan's after persistent asthma and back pain.
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Boston
Dean
Winthrop Avenue
Revere
Carrie Roundy
Miss Roundy
Doan
Mother
U. S
Foster, Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Somerville School Board Adopts Employee Loyalty Edict
The Somerville School Board at its March meeting approved a plan allowing salary increases of up to 50 dollars if teachers in a district earn more, while a later order tied teacher retention to staying through the school year unless resigning for advancement or reasons beyond control. Discussions featured Dr. Durell questioning marital motives and Superintendent Southworth noting staffing demoralization. two teachers resigned briefly then were reelected, and a resignation from Carrie Cobb cited an icy fall. A petition sought more school space as pupils half-time, and the Winter Hill district backed a three-room addition near Central and Willoughby to expand kindergarten and higher grade offerings.
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Somerville School Board
Somerville
Quincy Ek. Dickerman
Dickerman
Forster
Thomas M Durell
Bryant
Pope School
E. M. Coops
Beach Stret School
Miss Cobb
Walter A. Sharkey
Warren A. Smith
F. H. Haréson
Winter Hill
Glines
I¢ Central
Willoughby Streets
Cll
Angry Women Tailor Union Alleges Factory Law Violations
The Angry Women Garment Workers Union 37 all women asserts factory laws are openly broken. They say overtime and Sundays occur when business is good, meal hours and start stop times ignored despite posted notices. A committee will meet Chief Wade to urge closer factory inspections. They repudiate Rev. Jesse H. Jones for interference.
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Garment Workers’ Union
Wade
Jesse H. Jones
Gentleman
Steamfitters Agreement Ends Eight-Hour Rule Strike
On Sept. 3, 1895, Boston steamfitters struck for eight hours. After eight weeks a labor agreement between master steamfitters and the Journeymen Steamfitters Union sets May 1, 1896 as the start of eight hours per day with full pay. Nine hours apply to out-of-town work with board and expenses. Boston preferences union members. Arbitration outlined for disputes. Employers pledge to abide by the masters union agreement.
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Journeymen Steamfitters’ Union
Boston
Carpenters Union Meeting Sees Surge in Membership
Patriots' Day mass meeting of car penters shows 83 applications for membership. Discussion centered on shorter work day and steps to push the issue to a successful outcome.
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Carpenters
Carpenters’ Union
Firemen denounce senator over license law amendment
At the Firemen's Protective Union meeting in Pressmen's Hall a bill to amend engineers and firemen license law was severely condemned. Senator McMorrow's action in attempting to change the present law drew disapproval, and a committee was appointed to wait on him.
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Firemen’s Protective Union
Pressmen’s Hall
McMorrow
Riot in Paterno over communal taxes in Sicily
In Paterno Sicily rioters mainly from the lower classes attacked the syndic’s house smashed windows and destroyed street lamps. They then set fire to the Octroi office and sentry boxes as gendarmes and troops faced anger and injuries. The prefect of Catania arrived and promised relief calming the mob before dispersal.
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Palermo
Paterno
Catania
Premier Bowell Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
Ottawa reports Sir Mackenzie Bowell resigned the premiership with the Governor General accepting the move. Sir Charles Tupper was summoned to Government House and is believed to have accepted the task of organizing a new administration.
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Sir Charles Tupper
Ottawa
Ont
MackKenzie Bowell
Canada
Govenor
Charles Tupper
Government House
Is Mr Morgan a Senator
A supplementary report to the privileges and elections committee inquiry into Alabama 1894 elections was presented by Rep. Chandler. It cites Senator Allen of Nebraska claiming 34,000 fraudulent votes for Kolb in the black belt counties, which would give Kolb about a 7000 majority after deductions. It argues Democratic victors were fraudulently declared, leaving a Populist and Republican majority of twenty nine in the Legislature and casting doubt on Senator Morgan's election.
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Washington
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Alabama
Chandler
Rep
Allen
Nebraska
Black Belt
Kolb
Morgan
Dr Charles Mansfield M D Marries Miss Jessie A Stanton
Dr Charles Mansfield a South Carolina native with a long northern medical career wed Miss Jessie A Stanton of Lynn in a ceremony conducted by Rev Professor John Moore on April 1. Mansfield is noted for scientific and literary attainments and a large practice. Jessie comes from a prominent Lynn family with strong musical ties.
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Charles Mansfield
Jessie A. Stanton
John Moore
Mansfield
South Carolina
North
Lynn
Somerset Associates of South Boston Elect Officers
At a meeting of the Somerset Associates of South Boston Sunday the following were elected officers J J Norton president G D McMullen vice president M S Lally recording secretary E J Smith treasurer W F Condon financial secretary W P Fay sergeant at arms board of managers J A Coughlan D J Sullivan C A Walsh J J Coffey T J Lane and G A Martin
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Somerset Associates of
South Boston
J. J. Norton
G. D. McMullen
M. S. Lally
E. J. Smith
W. F. Condon
W. P. Fay
Board of Managers
J.A. Coughlan
D. J. Sullivan
C. A. Walsh
J. J. Coffey
T. J. Lane
G. A. Martin
Channing Club Hosts Ladies Night at Vendome
The Channing Club celebrated ladies night at the Vendome with a reception at 5:30 in the state suite. Guests proceeded to the banquet hall for dinner where the Rev Nehemiah Boynton spoke on The Modern Puritan and Mr Curtis Guild Jr delivered an address.
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Channing Club
State Suite
Nehemiah Boynton
D. D
Curtis Guild, Jr
North End Camping Club Holds First Annual Ball
Roughan's Hall in Charlestown hosted the North End Camping Club's inaugural ball last night. The grand march began at 9 30 led by Mr and Mrs James H Green with about fifty couples following.
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Roughan’'s
Charlestown
North End
James H. Green
Lynn School Board Debate Over Vertical Handwriting
At a Lynn school committee meeting April 27 a heated exchange occurred between T H Breed and Superintendent Bruce over adopting the vertical handwriting system. Breed cited Haverhill success and Lynn shortcomings, Bruce objected, chair warned against personalities, and no action was taken on the proposal.
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Lynn
T. Harlon Breed
Bruce
Breed
Haverhill
Lynn Schools. Mr. Breed
Mr. Bruce
Mr. Breed
Wyman
Gloucester Castaways Report Rescue After Squall Loss
The Norman, a Providence bound schooner, picked up April 18 seven Gloucester sailors from the J. W. Campbell, which sank April 17 sixty miles south southwest of Montauk. Of the Campbell’s sixteen crew, nine are reported lost. Survivors include Gilbert Williamson Fred Peterson Mikel Henneys and others from Gloucester and Nova Scotia.
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Charleston
S. C
Norman
Providence
R. L
A W. Campbell
Gloucester
Mass
J. W. Campbell
Montauk
Gilbert Williamson
Fred Peterson
Mikel Henneys
Fred Mowrey
George Mowrey
Battleship Oregon placed in Hunter's Point dry dock
The battleship Oregon was successfully placed in Hunter's Point dry dock last night for a thorough overhaul before her official trial trip, set for May 1.
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San Francisco
Cal
Oregon
Hunter's Point
Hartley Long Killed Crossing Tracks In Newton
Hartley Long of Gilead Maine was struck and killed by an outward-bound train in Newton yesterday at 9 13 am after gates were lowered. The fatal crossing incident occurred as the western express train passed in front of the oncoming train, instantly ending Long’s life.
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Newton
Hartley Long
Gilead
Missing New Hampshire man presumed drowned in Haverhill
William Shaw recently arrived from Concord, New Hampshire, disappeared a week ago Sunday after being seen walking in City Park near the Merrimac River. He appeared intoxicated and it is believed he fell from the river bank and drowned.
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Haverhill
William Shaw
Concord
N. H
City Park
Washington Square
Merrimac River
Fire destroys home in Great Barrington
A house and contents owned by Mrs. Sarah Broderick were burned today when a stove ignited the woodwork. Loss estimated at 20 dollars with 2700 dollars covered by insurance. The total loss is around 3000 dollars.
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Great Barrington
Sarah Broderick
American Wringer Company Ad in Boston
The American Wringer Company advertises wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 16 Broadway Extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs are called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Bissell
Three Card Monte Swindle Steals 1200 From Farmer
In South Framingham on April 27 two slick strangers lured Saxonville farmer Salma D. Hardy into a staged three card monte. After a sequence of small wins Hardy advanced and lost 1200 dollars, then stored the cash in a tin box which later yielded only paper, rags and small stones.
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South Framingham
Salma D. Hardy
Hardy
Mr. Hardy
Abraham Lincoln
Greater Water Service in Greenfield at Fire District Meeting
At the annual fire district meeting in Greenfield on April 27, voters approved extending water mains to North Parish and to L. C. Pratt’s at Four Corners with estimated costs of 2500 and 1200 respectively. A tax of 70 cents per $1000 was adopted. Officers elected include Chief Engineer George H. Wright, first assistant John W. Elder, second assistant James Pigott, third assistant Clifford E. Martin, clerk and treasurer William Blake Aten, prudential committee Charles J. Day Eugene A. Newcomb Ansel A. Rankin, water commissioner for three years Charles J. Day, and auditors Frederick B. Pierce Charles H. Keith.
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Greenfield
North Parish
L. C. Pratt
Four Corners
George H. Wright
John W. Elder
James
Death of A B Wilbor Boston chemist dies at Brookline home
Alexander B. Wilbor a well known Boston manufacturing chemist died at his Kilsyth road Brookline residence. He leaves a widow and five children. Funeral at 2 p m Friday at No 2 Kilsyth terrace Brookline with private services. Interment likely in Little Compton R I. Brother Albert G Wilbur died about two months earlier.
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Alexander B. Wilbor
Boston
Kilsyth Road
Brookline
Wilbor
Kilsyth Terrace
Little Compton
R. I
Albert G. Wilbur
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