Hayes Called to Account Over Innuendoes in Tax Bills
The House debated protecting Massachusetts cranberry crops, with Speaker Bates calling Mr. Hayes to account for remarks about his successor. The session passed bills on inspectors appointed by the Governor, a legacy tax, highway funding, and canal construction by convict labor, among other measures.
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Bates
Hayes
Myers
Cambridge
Hatch Experiment Station
Lowell
Speaker
Nates
Bennett
Saugus
House
Committee On Agriculture
Grimes
Reading
Massachusetts
Nickerson
Harwich
Willard Howland
Cape Cod
Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Ways and Means
Board of Fish and Game Commissioners
Senate
Patch
Middlesex
Parsons
Franken
Putnam
Boston Fire Department
Tague
Suffolk
Feneno
Boston
Willard
Chelsea
King
W. A. Davenport
Judiciary Committee
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
William Hurlbut Declared Insane by Sheriff’s Jury
W. H. Hurlbut a former New York board of education member and Yale graduate was declared insane by a sheriff's jury in New York. He had resided at a private sanitarium in South Wilton Connecticut and contested his father's will leaving about a million dollars, after which he showed insanity symptoms.
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New York
William H. Hurlbut
Board of Education
Yale University
Hurlbut
South Wilton
Conn
Smallpox Outbreak Across German Cities Alarms Prussian Authorities
Virulent smallpox strikes several German locales including Iserlohn anover and Moczadlog prompting swift Prussian actions to curb spread. Authorities implement containment measures as reports indicate multiple art centers affected.
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Berlin
Germany
Iserlohn
Anover
Moczadlog
Political Fight Sparks in Massachusetts Republican Ranks
The legislature delays adjournment to push the Crane Knowlton battle and Bates Guild contest. Key figures include Governor aspirants Knowlton Crane Guild and rivals Lodge Hoar Moody Gardiner, with party elders seeking control and a 1901 Senate showdown.
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Knowlton
Essex
Worcester
Plymouth
Norfolk
Bristol
Boston
Crane
Lodge
Gloucester
Republican City Committee of
Moody
Charles ©. Bailey
Captain Gardiner
Senate
H. C C. Foster
Gardiner
Haverhill
George von I. Meyer
Essex County
Eighth Regiment
Congress
Washington
General Cogswell
New Bedford
Senator Lodge
Curtis Guild, Jr
McKinley
Hoar
Bates
Crane-Knowlton
Guild
House
Crane and Guild
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Crane and Knowlton
Bates and Guild
Bryan Association Mourns Death Of Christopher F. O'Brien
A large Bryan Association meeting on Hanover Street honored the late Christopher F. O'Brien with a eulogy by Congressman Fitzgerald. Resolutions praised his public service and private virtue, and copies will be sent to his family. Ward 6 committee also expressed condolences and plans to attend the funeral.
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Bryan Association
Hanover Street
Christopher KF. O’brien
Congressman _ Fitzgerald
O’brien
Fitzgerald
Bradley
Baddaracco
Borofsky
Congressman Fitzgerald
Christopher F. O’brien
Common Council
O'Brien
Inspectors Suspended at New York Port
Twenty five customs inspectors at the New York port are suspended, with three limited to thirty days. Accusations include accepting gratuities and possible dismissal. Collector Bidwell cites underpayment and aims to secure extra pay for inspectors and crack down on smuggling with Secretary approval.
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New York
Customs Department
Bidwell
Secretary of the Treasury
Rest Haven Dedicated on Deer Island Cemetery
City officials witnessed the dedication of Rest Haven on Deer Island at 2 15 yesterday. Institutions Commissioner Ernest C Marshall led the ceremonies and approved the plan for a regular cemetery for unfortunates dying in island institutions.
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Eastern Avenue Wharf
Deer Island
Rest Haven
Ernest C. Marshall
Dewey Day Observance Noted by Boston Schools
Superintendent Edwin P. Beaver said no orders were issued for Dewey Day May 1 celebrations in Boston public schools and that there is no plan to issue any. Observances will be at the discretion of individual schools and districts.
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Saunders
Boston
Committees On Taxation
Dean of
Wakefield
Edwin P. Beaver
Samoa fighting details and German influence in Apia
Reports from Apia describe battles at Wailele and Vailele between friendly natives and Mataafa’s rebels in Samoa. Casualties included about 100 rebels killed or wounded, with British and German naval actions aiding the defense. Negotiations and fears of further war dominate local sentiment as troops and annexation talk rise.
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Auckland
N. Z
Samoa
Apia
Wailele
Porpoise
German consul in Apia accused of stirring Samoa unrest
The German consul at Apia is accused of causing the outbreak in Samoa by secretly urging natives to resist ruling authorities. Latest advices say German officials condemn the consul and have sent him orders to stop stirring up strife.
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Apia
Samoa
Beheading of Monaghan Amid Surging Mataafan Conflict
A deserter recounts United States cruiser Philadelphia officers J R Monaghan and Lt P W Lansdale retreating when spotted by a rebel chief and wife. Monaghan was shot and beheaded after fighting, later killed by rebels. Docs confirm the death. Rebels flee. Mataafan deserters claim German cartridges hidden in cargo. Admiral Kautz allegedly fired on a German schooner. In battles around Robert L Stevenson’s house forts, Tamasese supporters killed several rebels and wounded others. one native helper died.
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J. R. Monaghan
P. W. Lansdale
United States
Philadelphia
Monaghan
Mataafan
Lansdale
Suatele
Kautz
Apia
Robert L. Stevenson
Frightful Weather Forces Sailors to Sleep in Wet Trenches
Frightful weather at Apia keeps sailors ashore as they endure four nights sleeping in wet trenches. The harsh conditions hamper operations and raise concerns for the crew and officers awaiting calmer seas.
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Apia
British trio of commissioners to Samoa seeks quick calm
Co. N. ELIOT notes a three member commission from the United States England and Germany travels to Samoa with full authority to establish a provisional government and ease tensions.
British Warship Porpoise Clash at Falita April 12
Lieutenant R A Gaunt and his crew from the Porpoise engaged rebels at Falita from the French mission station on April 12. One allied soldier wounded. Rebels routed with four killed. Four rebel bodies recovered while others were dragged away. Casualties also included one friendly killed and one wounded. Rebels displayed a German flag at forts. About 2000 women and children affected.
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R. A. Gaunt
Porpoise
Falita
Tamasese
Vailele
Mataafa
Gaunt
Gaunt's Brigade Captures German Flag at First Fort
The Tauranga and Porpoise watched at sundown as Gaunt's brigade held fire and a portion of friendly supports engaged. Gaunt reportedly captured a German flag over the first fort while Captain Stuart of the Tauranga praised the brigade. The British consul Mr B B Maxie and Dr Adell faced fire all day as a further attack was planned for the next day.
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Tauranga
Porpoise
Gaunt
B. B
Maxsie
Adell
Philadelphia
Stuart
Badger Sails with Samoan Commissioners
The U S S Badger sailed yesterday for Samoa with Samoan commissioners aboard. An attempting boat failed to overtake. Transports Ohio and Senator depart today with the Senator aiming for Honolulu before the Badger arrives there.
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San Francisco
Samoa
Ohio
Senator
Honolulu
Admiral Kaatz Warned Over Publicity Of Letters
Washington April 27 report says Admiral Kaatz was admonished to guard private letters after a Cincinnati issued communication went public. The note warns such disclosures affect officials including Chief Justice Chambers whose brother publicized a critical letter about Germans in Samoa.
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Washington
Kaatz
Cincinnati
Kautz
Chambers
Samoa
State Department
Designer Fife Stricken By Influenza In London
Designer Fife, drafting Lipton’s Shamrock America's Cup challenger, is seriously ill with influenza in London. The illness could delay construction of the yacht.
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London
Fife
Thomas Lipton
Unknown donor grants $50,000 for sailors home near Brooklyn Navy Yard
A donor who wishes to remain unnamed gave $50,000 to aid U S sailors and marines. The funds will build a shore home near the Brooklyn Navy Yard and expand similar homes in Newport News, Norfolk, Key West, Galveston and San Francisco.
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New York
United States
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Taston Norfolk
Key West
Galveston
San Francisco
Along the Water Front a Boston Harbor Log of Vessels and Debris
A long, detail rich harbor note describes the steamer Dart from Alexandria with 88715 bags sugar refiner to unload at New England docks after drawbridge issues. It also covers wrecks, towboats, shipboard crews, incoming steamers, lobsters, hemp cargoes, and multiple vessel movements around Boston and East Boston during the period.
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Dart
Alexandria
Egypt
American Sugar Refinery Company
Fort Point Channel
Boston
New England
Baltimore
John Rees
Bay
J. H. Phillips
Baker J. Johnson
William Jones
Brunswick
Grand Junction
Pellegrina O
Tromp
Catalonia
Liverpool
Cephalonia
Queenstown
Isaiah Kelley
Boston Towboat Company
Mercury
Cape Cod
Pellegrino O
Irving
Manila
Halifax
Nova, Scotia
Lewis Wharf
Farrell
Kelly
Gloucester
Arthur Story
Yarmouth
N. Y
Edgar O. Smith
Monticello
St. John
N. B
Havana
Tampa
Fla
Union Towboat Company
Boxer
Teaser
Kelley
Wrestler
Haley
Argus
Keough
Charles G. Rice
Mystic Wharf
Sargent’s
A. W. Trant
Portland
Commodore Trant
Leyland Service
Kiley’s Marine Agency
Nayade
New York
J. A. Tower
C. P. Kunhardt
Johnston Service
Montreal
Sedgemore
Waite
Barrowmore
Haddock
Aieina
Corey
T Wharf
Benjamin F. Hunt, Jr
Fiske’s
Frederick DeBary
Jacksonville
Linecoln
Nahant
Kershaw
Port Antonio
Jam
Admiral Sampson
York Harbor and Beach Railroad Resumes Service
Trains will begin running on the York Harbor and Beach railroad starting Monday May 1. The usual connection at Portsmouth from Boston Manchester Dover and the east will be made.
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York Harbor & Beach Railroad
Portsmouth
Boston
Manchester
Dover
East
Senator Foraker's Mother Admitted Ill In Illinois
Hillsborough April 27 Mrs Foraker mother of Senator Foraker is seriously ill at her home. Her condition has been alarming for years but she is improving and hope is entertained for recovery. She is years old, but a woman of vitality.
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Senator Foraker
Hillsborough
Foraker
Hearing on Worcester and Inton Street Railway Company common carrier bill
Massachusetts State House April 27 1899 committee hearing on House bill 1125 to authorize Worcester and Inton Street Railway Company to carry merchandise baggage and US mail as a common carrier. Hearing set Room 6 431 State House Monday May 1 at 10 am. Chairman WM H Hines Clerk Fred C Gilpatrick.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
State House
Boston
Committee On Street Railways
Alter R. Dame
Worcester and Inton Street Railway Company
United States Mail
Sink A. m. WM
H. H Kines
Fred C. Gilpatric
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Globe Clothing Store
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Batchelder ClotHing Co
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Ber
Highway Commission
Cape Cod Canal
Fish and Game Commission
Supreme Court
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Leominster
Goshen
Ashby
Harwood
Sturbridge
Mills
Newburyport
Miller
Pepperell
Davenport
Greenfield
Maren J. Chase
Liquid Air Refrigeration and Power Co
Andrew J. Chase
Truster Room
Sudbury
Ridg
Sudbury St
Boston, Mass
W. H. Hurlbut
Republican Organization
Legislature
Will Ajourn
Pitts-Kimball Company
Red Cross
North End
New York Customs Department
Battstars
Lieut
Maluit
London Missionary Society
von Buelow
Savai
Savan 7
Falke
Herr Rose
Leslie C. Stuart
Pango-Panga
New Zealand
Gaunt’s Brave Fighters
Mangia
Muliangi
Vailema
Falioalele
Dana
Tuamasanga
Chidren
Badger
York Harbor and
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