Deliberation First at the Convention Billy Russell
Ex governor William E. Russell speaks in the World of Monday about presidential duty. He advocates deliberation before naming candidates, rejects boosting his own bid, and stresses responsibility, modesty, and a need to focus on future national work. He remains quietly active in his Cambridge home life with Margaret Swan and three children.
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W. E. Russell
World of
William E. Russell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Berkshire
Cape Cod
Billy
Russell
Middle West
Cambridge
Margaret Swan
Brattle Street
Sound money pledge guides a Democratic leader's stance
A political figure voices firm refusals to run on a platform misaligned with his beliefs. He insists a president must veto according to personal convictions and warns against binding promises. He notes the Massachusetts endorsement as flattering yet unpledged, urges the party to settle financial questions first, and defers to leaders to decide the path forward.
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Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Carlisle
Russell
Kentucky
East Boston Receives New Pastor Gerald Fagan
Archbishop Williams announced the appointment of Reverend Gerald Fagan as pastor of the Church of the Assumption in East Boston, succeeding the late Father Joseph H. Cassin. Born in Ireland, educated in Dublin, he served eight years in Chelsea and led churches at Nantasket and Scituate before the East Boston posting. Father MacGlure calls the promotion a just recognition of his ability and notes the clergy of New England offer congratulations.
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Gerald Fagan
Hingham
Joseph H. Cassin
Church of the Assumption
Boston
Williams
Father Fagan
Ireland
Allhalloss College
Dublin
Nulty
Chelsea
Father McGlure
St. Rose’s Church
Broadway
Archbishop Williams
Nantasket
Scituate
Father MacGlure
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
Home Museum of Charles Brigham in Hudson
In Hudson April 27 the house of Charles Brigham known as Tinele is described as a museum of antiquity with many books and papers. It served as an Underground Railroad station where Frederick Douglass stayed and helped organize Unitarian services. Brigham, 81, is in fine health and drinks only water.
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Hudson
Charles Brigham
Frederick Douglass
Main Street
Brigham
Three bullets in his head at Arctic Centre killing attempt
In Providence on April 27 Alexander McMillan shot Owen Martin Jr three times then beat him with a revolver butt. Both men were hotel keepers. McMillan, angry over his wife leaving him for the Martins, fired after charging Martin with alienating his wife. Martin is expected to die.
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Providence
R. I
Alexander McMillan
Owen Martin, Jr
Arctic Centre
Martin
McMillan
Martins
First Crusade Play Staged by St Marys Seniors
The senior class of St Marys school staged The First Crusade in the school hall on Stillman street. Written by Rev Father Langcake the play is set in Jerusalem in the eleventh century and portrays scenes from the lives of noted crusaders. Music by Misses Mamie Sullivan Stella Sullivan Maggie Driscoll Mamie Anderson Katie OBrien Mamie McGaffigan Julia Humphrey. The St Marys school choir provided singing.
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St. Mary’s School
Stillman Street
Father Langcake
St. Mary’s Church
Jerusalem
Mamie
Stella Sullivan
Maggie Driscoll
Mamie Anderson
Katie O’brien
Mamie Mc
Kruger Stays and Holds Peaceful Transvaal Stance
London reports Mr. Chamberlain says Kruger will not press travel to London. He seeks patience, attends Volksraad session, hopes for peaceful, satisfactory resolution of Transvaal questions. British invitation withdrawn. Cape Governor Robinson to receive new instructions on negotiations. full correspondence to be published.
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London
Mr. Chamberlain
Kruger
Transvaal
England
Volksraad
Chamberlain
Hercules Robinson
Cape Colony
Graham John Bower
Cape Town
Robinson
North Tiverton at pump drives out brothel owners
In River, April 27, a self appointed citizen committee forced entry to several houses of ill repute on the state border. Men were removed, windows pelted with stones, and one proprietor stripped and pumped for mercy before surrendering. He and three others left town next day.
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Fall River
North Tiverton
Terry
Sennott Dropped From Boston Police Board Firing
Patrolman John T. Sennott of Division 10 was dismissed by general orders for neglect of duty after a Board of Police finding. He had fallen asleep for two hours in a doorway on Highland street Roxbury despite heart trouble claims and testimony from two physicians. Also commended for meritorious service are Patrolmen Thomas F. Moore and John H. Shaw of Division 15 for arresting Charlestown pawnshop burglars and recovering $2000 in stolen jewelry.
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John T. Sennott
Division 10
Boston Police
Board of Police
Highland Street
Eliot Square
Roxbury
Thomas F. Moore
John H. Shaw
Division 15
Charlestown
Sealskins and Dollars. U S Sues North American Commercial
Judge Wallace rules the Treasury may fix annual seal skin seats for the Pribilof islands without reducing rents, upholding a $60,000 rent plus taxes and bonuses. Breach of contract in 1893 cited, with a lump sum of $94,687.50 due, and $140,000 claim in Court of Claims. For 1895 and 1896 the company owes full rent of $69,000 plus $2 tax and $7.62 per skin, totaling about $400,000 for two years.
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New York
Wallace
United States Circuit Court
United States
Pribyloff Islands
St. Paul and
St. George
Secretary of the Treasury
Court of Claims
Ship Burns at Sea Off London Crew Reaches Pernambuco
The Nicaraguan ship Charles R. Flint formerly the Cairnie Hill, sailing from New York March 14 bound for Shanghai, was burned at sea. The crew arrived safe at Pernambuco after the incident.
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London
Charles R. Flint
Cairnie Hill
New York
Shanghai
Pernambuco
A P A Disaffection Rumor Sees Revolt in Ranks
Washington April 27 reports say members of the national advisory board of the A P A are using offices for political ends and funds to condemn McKinley’s candidacy. Platt and Quay allegedly struck a deal with two board members to push Stevens for Interior Secretary and place three others in lesser posts. Ada Council No 260 urges local councils to denounce official misuse while praising McKinley’s record.
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Washington
National Advisory Board
The
McKinley
National Board
Thomas C. Platt
Senator Quay
Judge Stevens
Ada Council No
William McKinley
Fire at Cripple Creek Sparks Bank Raid Plot
Special dispatch from Cripple Creek Colorado reports evidence indicating a fire at Cripple Creek on Saturday was set by incendiaries to aid a raid on the First National Bank which held over 100000 dollars in deposits near payday. The marshal says a bold gang controls the burned district as 150 men sworn in to enforce order. Buildings rise at dawn and by noon vaults are opened with many safes left intact. The post office vault required dynamite to breach but government property remains safe. a large amount of mail is destroyed.
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Chicago
Cripple Creek
Col
First National Bank
Marshall
Keough Arrested After Burglary Tools Found in Woods
Albert J. Keough, a known Framingham criminal, was captured by Chief Manning and Officers Egan and Atchison in the Natick road woods. Police recovered burglary tools and a watch stolen from a Sherborn railroad shanty. He will be held for burglary, vagrancy, and related offenses. he has prior prison time. His companion remained at large after the raid.
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South Framingham
Albert J. Keough
Framingham
Manning
Egan and
Atchison
Natick Road
Sherborn
House of Correction
Funeral for John W. Sampson Held at Home
John W. Sampson died suddenly Saturday at 301 Chestnut Street. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 PM from his home. He was a Republican, member of the Lynn Equal Rights Association, Freemont Lodge of Masons, and Excelsior Lodge of Good Samaritans. He leaves a widow and one son.
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Lynn
John W. Sampson
Chestnut Street
Selectmen Name Peter A. O'Toole Chief of Police
Ayer Selectmen appoint Peter A. O'Toole of Canton as chief of police for the coming year. He began his duties this morning.
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Ayer
Peter A. O’toole
Canton
Leather worker Daniel Hilton attempts suicide in Weymouth
Weymouth April 27 Daniel Hilton a leather worker attempted death by own action by cutting his throat from ear to ear with a razor. His wife found him lying on the bed.
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Weymouth
Daniel Hilton
New England Women's Press Club Hosts NE College Leaders
The New England Women's Press Club yesterday hosted presidents and deans from Radcliffe Wellesley Smith Mt Holyoke and Mrs May Alden Ward, with reception committee members listed as Mrs Annie G. Murray Miss Marion Brazier Ivah Duncklee and others.
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New England Women’s Press Club
Women’s Colleges of
New England
Radcliffe
Agassiz
Miss Irwin
Wellesley
Miss Weston
Smith
Hanscom
Mt. Holyoke
E. S. Mead
May Alden Ward
Association
Annie G. Murray
Marion H. Brazier
Ivah Duncklee
Orr Williams
Alice Fessenden Peterson
Isabelle Laughlin
Marion Donovan
Benjamin Franklin of Roxbury Hosts 21st Birthday Party
Mr Benjamin Franklin of Roxbury son of H A Franklin and grandson of the oldest Roxbury stablekeeper hosted a 21st birthday at 84 Palmer Street. A bountiful collation was served and many friends gave gifts. Attendees included Mabel F Franklin Annie M Houghton Annie F Irwin Florence Foster M Cape Seaver Nellie L Kelley Margaret Babcock Helen Hunt James R Haigh Robert E King Stanley M Bolster Walter D Adams Walter Mansfield Walter Leighton.
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Benjamin Franklin
Roxbury
H. A. Franklin
Palmer Street
Mabel F. Franklin
Annie M. Houghton
Annie F. Irwin
Florence Foster
M. Cape Seaver
Nellie L. Kelley
Margaret Babcock
Helen Hunt
James R. Haigh
Robert E. King
Stanley M. Bolster
Walter D. Adams
Walter Mansfield
Walter Leighton
House Recommits Bill Requiring Compensation for Use of Streets
A legislative panel advances a measure to require compensation for street use. The bill outlines payment terms and applicable authorities, aiming to formalize traffic and right of way arrangements amid ongoing city planning efforts.
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House
Favorable 10 West End Wins House Vote on Free Transfer Bill
The West End Street Railway wins a House vote as the panel moves to recommit a bill allowing free transfers. Debate centered on committee actions and possible favorable terms for cities and towns to secure equitable compensation, with advocates promising Senate chances remain strong.
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West End
Committee On
Creed
Kelcher
Boston
Lowell
Manchester
Winchester
George
Haverhill
Moriarty
Worcester
House
Quincy
Committee On Street Trailways
Senate
Massachusetts Battleship Sets Speed Record for Premium
The battleship Massachusetts made a speed of 16 279 knots on the trial trip, according to Commodore Dewey. The feat entitles the shipbuilders, the Cramps of Philadelphia, to a premium of 125 000 dollars.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Navy Department
Dewey
Cramps
Philadelphia
Convention of Sons of the American Revolution in Richmond
The annual convention opens next Thursday in Richmond Virginia and many see it as pivotal for uniting the Sons of the American Revolution with the Sons of the Revolution. Dr Chauncey M Depew notes the national scope of the SAR and supports merger. A proposed flag design features thirteen blue stripes on white with the insignia in the corner and an eagle atop the staff.
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Sons of the American Revolution
Richmond
Sons of the Revolution
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Society of the Sons
W. W. Kenly
Fourth Avenue
New York
Bride Bought For Two Dollars Sparks Matrimonial Trouble
Gaetano De Andrea and Masso Taschetti, candy makers on South Margin street, arranged a marriage for a price of two dollars and fifty cents plus license, then were jailed after a police swoop. Taschetti’s bride, 19, claimed prior abuse by her former husband and said she is American.
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Gaetano de Andrea
South End
South Margin Street
Masso Taschetti
Gaetano
Masso
Boston
Orleans Street
Division 3
Post
Charles Street
Taschetti
Massa
Tom
Rev J H Morison Read Dies a Veteran Unitarian Minister
The Rev D J H Morison died at his home 26 Marlboro street on Sunday morning from cerebral hemorrhage. Born July 25 1808 in Peterboro New Hampshire he studied at Phillips Exeter Academy and Harvard and served churches in New Bedford Milton and as pastor emeritus at the First Parish Milton. He married Emily Rogers a stepdaughter of the late Hon D A White of Salem.
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D. J. H. Morison
Marlboro Street
Dr. Morison
Peterboro
N. H
Phillips Exeter Academy
Harvard
New Bedford
Ephraim Peabody
D. D
Pupils Visit Speaker Reed From Grafton Mass
Twelve members of the Grafton Massachusetts public school's graduating class were presented to Speaker Reed at the Capitol in Washington this morning. They toured under the supervision of Superintendent Stanley Holmes and his two sisters.
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Washington
Reed
Capitol
Grafton
Mass
Stanley Holmes
Church Officers Chosen at Cambridge Unitarian Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Third Congregational Unitarian Society of Cambridge last evening officers were elected. Standing committee members include L. M. Hannum R. S. Manson Mrs. Ellen H. Jones David Proudfoot Mrs. Martha B. Wellington Edward Wheeler and E. R. Lake. Francis E. Seaver was chosen clerk and Frederick Odtorne treasurer. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Wheeler.
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Third Congregational Unitarian Society of Cambridge
L. M. Hannum
R. S. Manson
Ellen H. Jones
David Proudfoot
Martha B. Wellington
Edward Wheeler
E. R. Lake
Francis E. Seaver
Frederick Odtorne
Wheeler
Dawes Discusses Monroe Doctrine at Dartmouth
Ex Senator Dawes of Massachusetts delivered his fourth lecture at Dartmouth College on the Monroe doctrine. He stated there may be reasons for Cuba or the Sandwich Islands to come under U S rule, but he is confident that peace and safety remain beyond their reach.
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Hanover
N. H
Dawes
Massachusetts
Dartmouth
Cuba
Sandwich Islands
United States
Illustrated Rome lecture in Boston College Hall
In aid of Mount Carmel an illustrated lecture on Rome will be given in Boston College Hall on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock by the Rev. P. J. Supple D. D. A mystical entertainment will be arranged by Miss Belle Menard with Hon. J. H. O'Neil presiding. Tickets available at Catholic bookstores and at the convent Mt Pleasant avenue Roxbury.
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Rome
Boston College Hall
P. J. Supple
D. D
Belle Menard
J. H. O'Neil
Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Roxbury
Mrs Seavey Burned To Death In Newton Junction
In Haverhill on April 27 Mrs Sarah Seavey an elderly resident of Newton Junction New Hampshire was found sitting in a chair at her home severely burned and died shortly after. Authorities believe a paralytic stroke caused her to fall against a stove as she tried to call for help tearing at her clothing in the process.
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Haverhill
Sarah Seavey
Newton Junction
N. H
Lobster Dealer Fined for Short Lobsters
George L. Young a lobster dealer was sentenced by Judge Bond in the Superior Criminal Court for possessing seventy four short lobsters in March 18% and fined 370 dollars in total for the offense.
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George L. Young
Superior Criminal Court
Bond
The Boston Owners Gift Builder Liberty Watch
The Boston owners of the new pilot boat Liberty praised builder John Bishop of Gloucester for his work and presented him with a gold watch with an inscription.
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Gloucester
Boston
Liberty
John Bishop
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Quay
MR. Sampson
Police
Sunday Post
Sons OF American Revolution
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Taschettis
J. H. Morison Read
Hawes
Monroe
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