Sugar bounty schedule sparks House and Senate tug of war
The article outlines a refining sugar duty plan, claiming it equals the bounty in effect while opposing factions deny betterment. House conferees may view it as a victory by ending alleged hidden protection. Senators backing refining interests reluctantly accept it as best possible. Louisiana Senators and beet sugar interests oppose, demanding 18 1 2 percent bounty. fate hinges on tomorrow's decisions and potential quick Senate action.
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Senate
Louisiana
Jen
Kyle
House Rejects Senate Amendments on Public Documents Bill
After an hour of debate the House failed to act on Senate amendments to the public documents printing and distribution bill and ordered a conference. The session adjourned until Monday. A reclassification of postal clerks raises seven salary classes to a $1700 maximum and pushes the total salary bill to $350,000 yearly.
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Washington
House
Senate
Massachusetts Pensions List Names and Locations
On August 3 a pensions list from Massachusetts is issued naming original widows and minors. Individuals include William Clark East Milton Norfolk Stephen Jackman Somerville Middlesex John Fielding Somerville Middlesex Seymour D. Streeter Greenfield Franklin Whipple Peck Franklin Norfolk John W. Martin Mansfield Bristol Samuel A. Little Shelburne Falls Franklin Nathan Foster Holyoke Hampden Minor of James Gallagher South Boston Minor of William Neville Lowell Middlesex Minor of John Fielding Somerville Middlesex.
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Washington
Massachusetts
William Clark
East Milton
Norfolk
Stephen Jackman
Somerville
Middlesex
John Fielding
Seymour D. Streeter
Greenfield
Franklin
Whipple Peck
John W. Martin
Mansfield
Bristol
Increase
Samuel A. Little
Shelburne Falls
Nathan Foster
Holyoke
Hampden
James Gallagher
South Boston
William Neville
Lowell
Man Claims Accidental Fatal Shot Four Years Ago
Joseph Ksiazek, 32, a Pole, is held by Chicopee police awaiting word from Anthony, R. L., after he alleges he shot a man near there about four years ago. The victim died in three days. Ksiazek says the shooting was accidental and wishes to face penalty then be released. He was arrested for drunkenness in Chicopee.
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Springfield
Joseph Ksiazek
Chicopee
Anthony
R. L
Ksiarek
Providence Man's Body Found at Crescent Park Wharf
The body of 22 year old Myah Home, a mason with Orcross Bros, was found by two bathers in eel grass near Crescent Park. Identified by Clayton Marriott, he had been ill and despondent and is believed to have died by his own hand. No violence marks.
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Providence
Crescent Park
Clayton Marriott
Myah Home
Orcross Bros
Rockport
Mass
Child Buried Alive as Sewer Trench Caves In
Providence Aug. 3 Thomas Hogan nine year old, son of Mr and Mrs Hogan of 91 Brary Street, was buried alive at 3 40 this afternoon when a sewer trench caved in while he played with four other children. The trench, four feet deep, had been warned away and no work was done due to rain. The wall gave way and the child was buried, with others partially buried. Assistance arrived quickly but he was dead on extraction.
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Providence
Thomas Hogan
Malden Merchants Face Lord's Day Violations
In Malden District Court Charles R. Garrett druggist Wayne J. Gibson grocer and Freeman L. Wallace variety store keeper were charged with keeping shops open on Sunday The Gibson case was continued to Tuesday Garrett was fined 60 dollars and appealed Wallace was found guilty with sentence to follow amid dispute over Sunday observance.
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Garrett
Wallace
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Will and Stella Win Freedom From Family News
Stella Canning and Will Handy married amid parental disapproval after elopement attempts and years of conflict. A habeas corpus bid failed, then a court-approved agreement let Stella visit freely. The couple returned to Tremont Street, and the family celebrated at the theatre with both sets of parents and the newlyweds.
Beat His Father At 159 Alger Street Flaherty Assault
Sad scene at 159 Alger Street South Boston as an aged father, battered and bruised, lies in City Hospital after a brutal assault by his son Coleman Flaherty who is in custody. The couple once worked together with the Emerson Piano Company and city labor, now poverty shackles the family as the mother and sister support them. Coleman will face trial when his father’s condition permits, following a quarrel sparked by drinking yesterday morning.
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Flahertys
Alger Street
Boston
Young
Curtis
Flaherty
Station House
Coleman
Emerson Piano Company
Bicycle accident in Brimmer Street injures janitor
James Dawson a 35 year old BBC janitor of building 5 Brimmer Street fell from his bicycle while avoiding a Kenny and Clark carriage on Brimmer Street. He was thrown under the horses, trampled, and suffered three broken ribs a severe scalp wound and an elbow injury. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital by the carriage driver.
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James Dawson
BBC
Brimmer Street
Kenny & Clark
Massachusetts General Hospital
Insurance groups and fire chiefs back the Emerg En extinguisher plan
Insurance organizations and fire department leaders back a new emergency extinguisher program piloted by the Franklin Street Boston office, with officials pledging support and funding where needed.
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Franklin St
Boston
A Matter of Health Royal Baking Powder Costs More
Royal Baking Powder costs more to produce than competitors because ingredients are more refined and expensive. It is purer and stronger in leavening, offering greater money value to consumers. Other brands do not match Royal in leavening power and leave impurities in food. For health and finest food, Royal is the safe choice. official analyses show others contain lime, ammonia, or alum.
Bribery tales and police commission critique surface
A veteran detective criticizes the State Commission plan as failing the Boston Police force calling it worse than New York. He alleges higher officials are implicated and urges a fair investigation while defending officer Sheehan from scapegoating. Across town, a club license request involves Henry Kennedy and Captain Phil Warren in a letter of introduction.
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State Commission
New York
4 Post
Sheehan
Boston
Bold accusations cast over police corruption in South End
A Post reporter cites a well known South End resident alleging police protection payments and favors in Division 5. He claims officers accepted bribes to tolerate illegal houses, cites a street with long persistence, notes a hotel closure linked to officer interests, and urges removing police commissioners from politics.
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South End
Martin
Ashland Place
Wa Fis
Twenty Years On The Force Sergeant Bill Sheehan
The piece profiles Sergeant Bill Sheehan of the police department, noting nearly twenty years of service from patrolman at Station 5 to divisonal postings, his promotion to sergeant, and current Division 4 assignment. It highlights his height, build, brown mustache, hair pattern, meticulous personal appearance, and strong popularity among colleagues.
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Bill’’ Sheehan
Police Department
Police
Division 4
Hanscom Denies Claims Over Sergeant Sheehan Case
Deputy Superintendent Hanscom told a Post reporter last night there is not a word of truth in a paper report claiming his personal feeling influenced charges against Sergeant Sheehan. He said he has never had trouble with Sheehan, was at headquarters during the events, and acted only to summon a witness. A second official suggested Hanscom would not act out of spite and noted a prior on his desk involving a witness, but Hanscom did not use it.
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Stella Canning
Will Handy
Stella
Will
Hach
New York
Shawmut Avenue
Chester Square
Woodbine Street
Hoffman House
Tremont Street
the Hoffman
Supreme Judicial Court
Holmes
Hanscom
Post
Sheehan
Mr. Hanscom
Peraps
Force
Lyceum Theatre Company Abandons Derry Engagement
In Derry New Hampshire on August 3 1900 the Lyceum Theatre Boston company played to large audiences two nights running. Manager C A Dixon fled town with all funds and unpaid bills forcing the troupe to abandon the engagement and trunks were attached as they left on the noon train.
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Derry
N. H
Lyceum Theatre Company
Boston
Opera House
C. A. Dixon
Painter Inness Dead in Montclair Despatch from London reports loss of noted landscape painter
George Inness died in London at age 93 reports received in Montclair New Jersey. The renowned landscape painter, born 1825 in Newburgh, lived years near Bosson where many of his finest works were created. His son George Inness is also a noted painter.
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Mont Clair
N. J
London
George Inness
Lynn's New Deputy Marshal Nelson Appointed in Lynn
Lynn Massachusetts August 3 The Lynn Board of Aldermen met with Mayor Harwood appointing Wilmont D Nelson deputy marshal to replace George C Neal who becomes State officer Special Officer Llewellyn R Field was named regular officer Both confirmations occurred The board also discussed New England Telephone underground system adoption with action set for next Tuesday evening Neal's resignation takes effect tonight
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Lynn
Lynn liquor raid nets 146 beers and seven quarts whiskey
Lynn police raided Charles Harmon at 10 Federal Street and found 146 bottles of beer along with seven quarts of whiskey in the dining room and shed. Harmon was arrested on the charge of maintaining a liquor nuisance.
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Lynn
Charles Harmon
Federal Street
Harmon
Farewell Banquet Honors Abbot Bassett of L A W
A Nantasket gathering of Boston wheelmen and cycling leaders honors Abbot Bassett, secretary of the League of American Wheelmen, on the eve of his Chicago departure. Speakers praise his leadership and friendship as the parting gift is a solid silver set. plans for a farewell gathering at Boston depots are announced.
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England
Gladstone
Abbot Bassett
League of American Wheelmen
Nantasket
Boston
Bassett
Chicago
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
F.S. Wilson
Newton Bicycle Club
G. W. Compton
Rovers Cycle Club
Charlestown
A. J. Barrow
Medford Cycle Club
F. S. McCausland, Jr
Associated Cycling Clubs
A. W. Robinson
Charlestown Rovers
J. 5. Dean
Alex R. Keltie
Roxbury Bicycle Club
J. C. Kerrison
C. C. Percival
Arthur K. Peck
H. L. Perkins
Rhode Island
D. T. Morine
Union Bicycle Club
Wheelman Company
Co. W. Fourdrinier
Henry Crowther
Robert Bruce
C. E. Cartwright
Massachusetts
Pope
Hodges
Ben Lovell
D. E. Miller
Spencer T. Williams
J. S. Dean
Sterling Elliott
Williams
Associated Clubs
Stering Elliott
Boston & Albany
Charmed Him at Charlestown A O H Gala Night
A gala gathering in Raymond Hall Charlestown honored Martin J Roche treasurer Division 5 A O H with a gold chain and charm. Committee Philip Nagle Michael Brown and D J Falvey arranged the testimonial amid Roche’s illness.
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Raymond Hall
Charlestown
Division 5
Martin J. Roche
Philip Nagle
Michael Brown
D. J. Falvey
Roche
James J. Shea
John W. Coveney
East Cambridge
Stephen Anderson
Andrew Trahey
Mortimer O’downey
Michael Lyons
Patrick Hallisey
John Buttimer
Cornelius Crowley
Patrick T. Murphy
Denis Murphy
Patrick Moore
Michael O'Donovan
John Mooney
James D
O’doherty
George Casey
Phillip Nagle
Denis O’sullivan
Denis Falvey
John T. Galvin
Patrick F. Falvey
John J. Lynch
Denis J. Ryan
Henry Dawson
M. W. Fitzgerald
D. J. Mahoney
Patrick O’riordan
Detroit
Mic
A. O. Hu
D. J. Falyvey
Governor Greenhalge names General Martin police commissioner
The Post reports Governor Greenhalge appointed General Martin as police commissioner while he is otherwise occupied in other business. The move sparks citywide reaction with hotel chatter and surprise at the Governor’s lack of inquiry. Greenhalge is at Kennebunkport, private secretary traveling in the west. ex governors Brackett and Russell weigh in slowly as law departments stay silent.
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Greenhalge
Martin
State House
City Hall
Kennebunkport
Russell
Brackett
House of Representatives
State Law Department
City Law Department
Kennedy recalls business dealings with Mrs Cushing
Post reporter visits Henry P. Kennedy at 669 Cambridge Street Brighton. Kennedy says all interactions with Mrs Cushing were strictly business and notes her visits to 47 Court Street law offices with real estate conveyance and subsequent trips for chartering a club. He mentions partner William F Chadwick and ongoing matters.
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Phil Warren
T. F. Cushing
Henry P. Kennedy
Kennedy
Post
Cambridge Street
Brighton
Mrs. Cushing
Court Street
William F. Chadwick
Lost ships afloat found Behring Sea by British warship
Five sealing boats tied together were discovered adrift in the Behring Sea by a British man of war. One boat may be from the W. P. Sayward of British Columbia last seen off Japan with 688 skins aboard. Five schooners and nearly a hundred lives have been lost in the seal hunt since the season began.
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San Francisco
Behring Sea
W. P. Sayward
British Columbia
Japan
Arm Torn Off in Salem Shoe Shop Accident
Albert Waite of Methuen was injured at Woodbury's shoe shop in Salem New Hampshire when his left arm was torn off at the elbow after his hand was caught in a belt. The arm and forearm were torn by a pulley and amputated at General Hospital. Waite, 22, native of Methuen, was resting comfortably at a late hour.
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Lawrence
Albert Waite
Methuen
Woodbury
Salem
N. H
General Hospital
Waite
P. M.'s Named Postmasters Named
The President nominated postmasters for several towns including Attleboro Beverly Gloucester Lee Natick Wakefield Wareham and Mlden. The appointments were announced in Washington on August 3.
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Washington
G. A. Sweeney
Attleboro
Josiah Woodbury
Beverly
L. J. Presson
Gloucester
John S. Tallman
Lee
Patrick Mahan
Natick
Thomas Hickey
Wakefield
John Huxtable
Wareham
W. W. Sampson
Malden
Postmaster Sampson Reappointed in Malden After Merits Cited
Malden on August 3 reports Postmaster W W Sampson was reappointed despite competing candidates. The Democratic ward and city committees backed M F Quinn, with several prominent Democrats pressing Quinn’s appointment in Washington. Sampson is a G A R member and a Republican, praised for his service and widely liked by residents.
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Malden
W. W. Sampson
Democratic Ward and
M. F. Quinn
Washington
Quinn
Sampson
Wakefield Postmaster Named Thomas Hickey at 40
Thomas Hickey, aged 40, was appointed postmaster of Wakefield today. For ten years he worked in a Federal street liquor store, resigning recently. Michael Low was widely expected to win, backed by the Democratic town committee, district committees, and a postmastership caucus, but Hickey secured 273 votes to 100 for all others.
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Wakefield
Thomas Hickey
Federal Street
Michael Low
Foster Named Beverly Postmaster Succeeding Odell
Josiah Foster a Democrat was appointed postmaster in Beverly replacing Captain Charles H Odell a Republican. Foster has eight years as letter carrier and was endorsed by the Democratic town committee.
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Beverly
Josiah Foster
Charles H. Odell
Foster
Lightning Strikes Picnic Party in Newport Ills
In Newport Illinois during a thunder storm Benjamin Anthony, his wife Nellie, and their young son were struck by lightning while sheltering in a carriage. Mrs Anthony and the child suffered severe injuries, likely fatal for the mother, with the husband unharmed aside from shock. The carriage burned as the party, including relations of Mrs Anthony, watched.
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Newport
R. IL
Benjamin Anthony
Nellie
Middletown
Anthony
Boothden
Edwin Booth
Lachuset Point
Miss Babbitt
Somerset
Mass
Unsuccessful searches for gaming implements at two streets
Officers of Division 3 conducted searches for gaming implements and illegal poker strips at 71 Causeway Street and 61 Lowell Street last evening, but found no items. Law enforcement reported no arrests or further details at the scene.
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Division 3
Causeway Street
Lowell Street
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John A. Powers
John F. Fitzgerald
John O'Halloran
John B. Doherty
Mr. Roche
General Martin
Captain Warren
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Tivoli Beer
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