Eel Blocks King's Chapel Organ in Water Pipe Prank
A mischievous eel, descendant of somebody, blocked air to the organ at King's Chapel by nesting in the two inch water conduit. From 11 AM to about 6 PM the organ produced no music as plumbers and the water department scrambled to restore air and pressure after a flooded hydrant incident on School Street drew crowds and comic commentary.
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King’s Chapel
Chool and
Tremont Streets
Eeel
Washington Street
School Street
City Hall
Province Street
City Hall Avenue
Spring Lane
Water Department
City of
Boston
Japan's Path to Open Trade and Reform
In a North American Review piece, Japanese minister Kurino discusses Japan's shift toward constitutional government, rising foreign relations, and the opening of the empire to foreign trade. He notes silk and cotton manufacturing growth, increasing American cotton imports, and strong prospects for future prosperity.
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New York
Washington
Kurino
Japan
United States
East
China
Woman Attempts Gas Poisoning at Grey Street Home
Mrs. James Kelley 26 sought death by turning on gas in her room at 19 Grey Street. Discovered near midnight with doors and windows closed, she is gravely ill but alive at City Hospital. Family troubles described as cause.
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James Kelley
Grey Street
Nl Force
Evry
City Hospital
Costly colt lost in West Somerville stable fire
West Somerville resident F B Kimball and wife suffered severe burns when attempting to save a three year old colt from a burning stable after a lamp explosion. The stable owned by Miss Sarah Nicholl burned, two horses perished, a wagon and two harnesses burned, insured loss covers the lease, Kimball’s medical costs about 700 dollars.
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F. B. Kimball
West Somerville
Chandler Street
Kimbal
Sarah Nicholl
Kimball
Man Dies Likely After Fall From Frightened Horse
John Keefe 40 of 70 East Canton Highlands was driving on Swett street when his horse shied at an object. He was thrown, suffering multiple rib fractures and internal injuries, possibly fatal. At midnight his name was placed on the dangerous list at City Hospital. He is married with a family.
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John Keefe
East Canton Street
Highlands
Swett Street
Keefe
Toronto Red’s Jump Astonishes Buffalo Crowd
Toronto Red the newsboy leaped 105 feet from the Lackawanna trestle, landed sideways into water, and was quickly pulled into a boat by friends. He appeared unhurt despite the dangerous dive.
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Buffalo
Toronto Red
Lackawanna
Theosophical Society Split Ends American Branch
The Theosophical Society in America voted 205 to 10 to secede from the General Society and form an independent Theosophical Society of America with W. Q. Judge as president for life. The Boston convention closed with plans to retain branches and property under Judge and adopt a new constitution.
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America
W. Q. Judge
New York
General Theosophical Society
Europe
Boston
Mt. Vernon Street
United States
Annie Besant
London
Colonel Olcott
India
Judge
Madras
Keightley
Dr. Griffiths
Pacific Coast
Claude Falls Wright
Propaganda Fund
Cleathers
England
Fullerton
Griffiths
Buck
General Society
Universal Brotherhood
Eastern
Theosophical Society of America
William Q
Mr. Judge
Afternoon convention session details and Blavatsky letters
The afternoon opening at 3 o'clock featured L F Wade presenting a historical sketch of the Theosophical Society by Madame Blavatsky and C A Griscom reading favorable letters from Blavatsky. The mood shifted as opponents spoke around 4 o'clock amid slang and profane expressions in the correspondence.
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L. F. Wade
The
Theosophical Society
Madame Blavatsky
C.A. Griscom
New York
Judge
Anes
Vote tally and heated exchange mark adjourned convention
Balloting began after six with 306 votes in favor of the resolution and 10 against. Mr Fullerton as treasurer pressed for a recorded vote. Mr Judge opposed and warned of an officer’s right to vote. Judge urged open eyes and refused immediate inquiry and explanation. The convention adjourned to ten o’clock the next morning.
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Fullerton
Theosophist Meeting Panels Mind and Evolution Doctrine
The Theosophist Society held an evening session at Horti cultural Hall with Dr Buckman and other speakers. They debated mind as the theatre of evolution, divine potential in man, and the role of compassion, selfishness, and science in spiritual growth. W. Q. Judge and Archibald Keightley addressed the gathering on human destiny, universal brotherhood, and the creator within.
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Horticultural Hall
Buckman
Dr. Buck
Buck
Theosophist Society
America
W. Q. Judge
Archibald Keightley
London
Eng
A. L. Cleathers
England
Universal Brotherhood of Mankind
Allen Griffith
Pacific Coast
Society
Jerome A. Anderson
San Francisco
Claade Falls Wright
New York
Religious critique and calls for sacrifice by Mr Wright
Mr Wright argues there is a clear line of cause and effect shaping life. He says religion often harms mental freedom and urges sacrificing wealth to aid the poor for authentic Christianity and a life grounded in reality. He questions whether many followers truly practice Jesus's injunction to sell and give.
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China
Jesus
Mr. Wright
Besant vows to wield all forces of theosophy against Mr. Judge
Mrs Annie Besant returns to London and threatens action by Theosophic Society sections over charges of fraud against Mr Judge. She plans to publish a letter detailing her Mahatma evidence, dating back to 1889, asserting her beliefs remain separate from Judge's actions.
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London
Annie Besant
Mahatm
Mr. Judge
Judge
Mr. Bradlaugh
Mahatmas
Missing Annie Calder Case Baffles Police After Six Days
Inspectors Abbott and Gilmore questioned James Bruce about brown plush cuffs found at Farrell's boat house the morning Annie Calder vanished. Bruce could not confirm they matched those on a coat she wore before her Scotland visit. Bruce described Annie crying then laughing about life, as police suspend further searches pending new leads.
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Annie M. Calder
Abbott and
Gilmore
James Bruce
Farrell
Annie
Bruce
Scotland
Annie Calder
The
Charles
Cambridge Ex Mayors Illness Report
Two former Cambridge mayors are seriously ill. Ex mayor A B Alger has rheumatic fever and is bedridden in critical condition. Ex mayor Isaac Bradford suffered paralysis at his Sacramento Street home and has shown little improvement.
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Cambridge
A. B. Alger
Isaac Bradford
Sacramento Street
Death by self drowning of 89 year old Tripp in Seekonk River
Providence report states Charles Tripp of Newport aged 89 who had been committed to Butler Insane Asylum on April 4 died this morning by suicide. While walking with an attendant his attention wavered and he jumped into the Seekonk River where he drowned before aid could reach him.
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R. I
Charles Tripp
Newport
Butler Insane Asylum
Seekonk
Tripp
Toronto Embezzler Caught and Held for Extradition
Alexander C. J. Wilkie a bookkeeper for Wilmot R. Mathews of Toronto Canada was arrested in Chicago after evading Canadian authorities for over a month and is held for extradition.
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Chicago
Alexander C. J. Wilkie
Wilmot R. Mathews
Toronto
Canada
British Flag Up in Corinto Now a British Possession
Washington reports say Corinto remains under British control with the flag flying over the custom house. The Nicaraguan flag has been withdrawn from public places as national authorities desert the town, leaving Corinto effectively a British possession.
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Washington
Corinto
Guzman
Manuel Mutus
Zelaya Threatened as Move to Oust Government Looms
From Corinto reports say opposition to President Zelaya contemplates a movement to overthrow his administration. The Mosquito territory governor refuses to resign, and an armed force will be sent to subdue him. The British consul at Managua reportedly received his passports from the government.
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Colon
Corinto
Zelaya
Mosquito Territory
Managua
Nicaragua disappointed as US fails to modify British terms
Advices from Nicaragua report rising excitement and deep disappointment over Washington not securing changes to Britain's terms. President Zelaya and cabinet expected US interference, believing Bayard sought a brief respite for Nicaragua to pay London. Lord Kimberley reportedly refused the delay.
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London
Nicaragua
United States
Great Britain
Washington
Zelaya
Bayard
Lord Kimberley
New York
Governor Budd on Nicaragua Crisis and British Marines
In San Francisco on April 28 Governor Budd criticized Britain for landing marines in Nicaragua. He urged the United States to warn that weaker republics will receive justice and warned that aggression on the continent would trigger war with the United States.
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San Francisco
Budd
United States
View From Afar on Corinto and U S Policy in Nicaragua
Analysis argues the Corinto spectacle and British pressure show the United States will not intervene to aid Nicaragua. It cites precedents from Paraguay Mexico and Chile to justify noninterference while referencing the Clayton Bulwer treaty and British claims for indemnity.
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United States
Managua
Nicaragua
Lake Managua
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Cleveland
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Waterwitch
Helmaman
Parana
France
Spain
Mexico
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Seward
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Lincoln
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Maye
Chi
Chile
Santiago
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Unit States
Nicarag Canal
Nicarag
Costa Rica
Mosquito Coast
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