Believable Blunder by Conry Faces House Expunging
Washington Feb 10 Representatives Steele and others move to strike Conry of Boston from record for a speech attacking a Representative-elect Kel sher and gumming a leave to print. Thayer notes Conry’s absence. expunging postponed until his return. Friends say the orator erred tactically by hurling epithets rather than presenting fraud evidence.
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Washington
Steele
Indiana
Conry
Boston
House
Kelsher
John R. Thayer
Boston Democracy
Fitzgerald
Forgan
Frank
Shaw and bride leave Hamilton for Asheville trip
Salem dispatch reports Robert Gould Shaw and Mrs. Shaw Mary Converse visiting the Hamilton estate overlooking the Ipswich River then touring Shaw's new Georgetown home. The couple departed Hamilton yesterday for Asheville North Carolina to spend a few weeks, traveling by dog cart and driving locally on several occasions.
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Salem
Robert Gould Shaw
Special Safe Built In Prairie Cruiser Hold
A specially constructed safe is being built in the Prairie’s hold with a door opening upward. The safe will hold 500000 dollars in gold to pay the men of the North Atlantic squadron now stationed off Venezuela.
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Prairie
North Atlantic
Venezuela
Hearing on coal club pact delayed by senator illness
The coal investigation hearing at the State House was cut short due to Senator Apsey’s sudden illness. The next session is set for Thursday with Lawyer Charles E Hellier expected to appear. The Boston Coal Club pledged that all recent coal sales were made under club regulations and in good faith, though the signature page dated May 1, 1898 remains unsigned.
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Senator Apsey
State House
Charles E. Hellier
Senator Chandler of
Somerville
Frank W. Cutter
George E. Frost
Daniel Doherty
W. R. Batchelder
W. A. Gove
J. P. Stewart
C. W. York
P. &. Robbins
Colby
F. C. Warren
Apsey
Boston Coal Club
Coal Club
Accon
Hellier
Faee
Twenty Naval Prisoners Brought to Charlestown Prison
Thirty forlorn prisoners charged with various offences were brought to the naval prison in Charlestown yesterday.
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Naval
Charlestown Yesternday
Grand Army of the Republic elects Wolff junior vice commander
The Massachusetts G A R opened its 27th annual encampment in Faneuil Hall. James H Wolff, a colored comrade, was elected junior vice commander. The convention elected Horace E Marion medical director Philip S Moxom chaplain and others, and adjourned until morning.
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Grand Army
Grand Army Veterans
Department of Massachusetts
Faneuil Hall
Boston
James H. Wolff
Edward P. Preble
William H. McFarlane
William W. Castle
Wolff
Massachusetts
Horace E. Marion
Philip 8. Moxom
George E. Harrington
William H. Wheeler
Francis E. Mole
Charles B. Armory
Massachusetts Woman's Relief Corps Holds Its Convention
The 24th annual convention of the Massachusetts Woman's Relief Corps opened at People’s Temple with department president Mrs Dorcas H Lyman of Brighton presiding at 10 o'clock and introducing the national president Mrs Lo.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Massachusetts Woman's Relief Corps
People’s Temple
Dorcas H. Lyman
Brighton
Critcher Endorses Peruna as Cure and Tonic
Congressman John Critcher endorses Peruna in a letter praising its cure for catarrh and nervousness. He states he has used it and finds it a good tonic and an efficacious remedy, urging others to try it.
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John Critcher
Peruna Promised As Cure For Winter Catarrh
The ad extols Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh beginning with the common cold and spreading to head throat or lungs. It cites endorsements from Hon. Philip B. Thompson Jr. and Mrs. W. E. Grissom plus William Pfeiffer Jr. and claims systemic relief by invigorating nerve centers. Readers are urged to write to Dr. Hartman for free advice.
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William Pfeiffer
Bank Street
Cincinnati
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
William Pfeiffer, Jr
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
One Hartman Sanitarium
Ohio
General Lander Post of Lynn Elects Leaders and Plans Boston G A R Encampment
General Lander Post of Lynn, the largest in the state with 149 members, appointed a 10 member committee to invite the national G A R to hold its next encampment in Boston. Dwight D. Judd was elected department commander and Lucius Field was promoted to senior vice commander. Balloting for junior vice commander featured James H. Wolff, William H. McFarlane, and William W. Castle, with results announced after 606 ballots cast. Mrs. Lyman cited relief and donations totals for the department, and a meeting was scheduled today to elect officers followed by an evening reception and campfire at People’s Temple with remarks by Wilmon W. Blackmar, Governor Bates, Lt. Gov. Guild, and Mayor Collins.
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General Lander
Lynn
Boston
Dwight D. Judd
Lucius Field
James H. Wolff
William H. McFarlane
William W. Castle
Dusky Taylor
Minnesota
People’s Temple
Grand Army of the Republic
Wilmon W. Blackmar
Post 118
Bates
Curtis Guild
Collins
D'Auria Search Leads to Maritime Rescue Claim
Captain McCauley of the steamship Commonwealth told Deputy U S Marshal Pickering that discovery of stowaways in the tank saved lives. He said the crew usually fills the rear tank to improve landings and warned that if deaths had occurred someone would have been held responsible.
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McCauley
Commonwealth
United States
Pickering
Boston Business League Women Talk on Klondike Theme
The Boston Business League of Women met in Howe Hall New Century building and enjoyed an entertaining program arranged by Mrs. Anna C. Fall. Dr. Mary B. Mosher spoke on Women in the Klondike.
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Boston Business League of Women
Howe Hall
New Century Building
Anna C. Fall
Klondike
Mary B. Mosher
Ladies League Event Features Music and Speech
The gathering was dotted with sallies of merry wit as Mrs Buffington performed two selections on the cello and Miss Trask sang. Mrs Helen A Richardson founder of the league spoke, highlighting the occasion.
Sailor Frank Jordan Arrested in Chelsea Ferry House
Frank Jordan a 26 year old United States sailor was arrested in Chelsea at the ferry house yesterday. He was serving a six months sentence at the naval hospital.
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Frank Jordan
United States
Chelsea
Ferry House
Naval Hospital
Hugger Jackers Reported in Gloucester Area
In Gloucester on February 10 two figures known as the Jack the Huggers have appeared near Warner Street. Several women have been chased and a night of fear ended with a crowd seeking the attackers, one man among them dressed in women's clothing.
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Gloucester
Warner Street
Two New Firemen Appointed to Boston Department
Boston yesterday appointed John H. Laughlin to Engine 1 and John J. Earl to Combination Company 3. John J. Devlin of Combination 2 is announced transferred to Chemical 7.
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Boston Fire Department
John H. Laughlin
Engine 1
John J. Earl
Combination Company 3
John J. Devlin
Combination 2
Chemical 7
Five arrivals at T wharf highlight new schooner Squanto
The fishing fleet docked at T wharf with Squanto on her third voyage since Essex build. Squanto carried halibut priced 7 and 12 cents, while Ida S Brooks, George H Lubee, Ella F Doughty, and Robert and Arthur reported haddock, cod, pollock, and hake totals reaching tens of thousands of pounds. Three New York steamers—Old Dominion, Chattahoochee, and James S Whitney—also came in, with Pinemore preparing for Antwerp service and Usher heading to Providence after towage recovery. Repair work on Atheniana and other vessels projected, while coal cargoes and sail schedules fill out the harbor activity.
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T Wharf
Squanto
Essex
Ida S. Brooks
Haddock
George H. Lubee
Ella F. Doughty
Robert and
Arthur
New York
Old Dominion
Chattahoochee
James
Whitney
Morgah
Boston
Antwerp
Sea Trust
Chicago
Kingstonian
Usher
Manchester
Eng
Providence
R. C
Barr
Cunard
Sylvania
Orion
Atheniana
Atlantic Works
Salvor
W. S. McGowan
Montcalm
Herman Winter
Metropolitan Line
Nobska
Vineyard Sound
Minnetonka
Newport News
Landsman
Shipping News Miniature Almanac Item
Shipping brief lists arrivals of steamers Starlight Lindemann Tyne and others with coal cargoes. Mentions ships from various ports and destinations, with notes on buoy readings, sunrise and sunset times, and general harbor activity.
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W. L. Douglas
Sana
Heyl’s
Corona Colt
W. L. Douglas Strong
I Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Washington, Cor
Basex
School St
Lincoln St
Court Soon
Howard St
Bobby Shaw
Bride
Asheville, N. C
Coal Club Pact Public
Inter Grocery
Locust Valley
Tub
Columbia County
Dwight O. Judd
Peru
TION
Sohn Critchers
Virgin
Congress
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Peruna
Philip B. Thompson, Jr
Kentucky
Philip 8. Thompson, Jr
Henry
Ellis County
Texas
W. E. Grissom
G A. R
Blackmar
Charles H. Hickok
J. Payson Bradley
D’auria
TSH
B&m
Mark
U. 5
Henry J. Bigelow & GO
Mars
John &J
New England
Hugger Jacks
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Boty Gay
Elmwood
Storm King
Hawes
Portland
McGoldrick
Bayonne
N. J
S. O. Co
Blanche
Sears
Abenaki
Leader
Doane
George A. McFadden
Yeona
Small
Nile
Morrill
Cantenarte
Pinemore
Admiral Dewey
Port Antonio
Jam
King Frederick
Philadelphia
Lord Roberts
New Orleans
Jennie
Hall
Apalachicola
Frederick Roessner
Jacksonville
Ruth Toanson
Gem
Aes
Wind N
Massapequa
Yarmouth
Indian
H. F. Dimock
Dorchester
Baltimore
Norfolk
Berks
Lehigh
Buckler
Bristol
Budget
Eureka
Braddock
Evened
Rosemont Triton
Fred E. Richards
Henby Beece
Portohnson
C. R
Thelma
Scascetn
Gal
Frank ‘T. Stinson
Miles M
Merry
Pendleton’s Satisfaction
Sagamore
Nantasket Roads
Clark’s Cove
J. W. Elwell
Star of the Sea
Enna
Perth Amboy
Bath
Georg ‘Anslow
Marine
Pitta
Portsmouth
N. H
Shipping News
Starlight
Lindemann
Tyne
Terre Oe
Gullickgen
Sydney
C. B
Avance
Johnson
Brunswick
Gaarleston
8. C
Kershaw
Howes
Worfolk
Old Dopinies
Burton
Jones
Grove
New Yor Penobscot
Pierce
Winterports
Dingley
Dennison
Giau Senior
Ester
Valle Ro
Seauerne
Steenseer Adelman
Phen
Water St
Winthrop
Vane
A. D. Coleman
Charea
Coleman Dental
Washington St
Boylston St
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