War funding and Cuban engagements reported from Havana
Port Caibarien reports Captain-General Weyler donated 2 000 000 francs toward the Cuban campaign. Spanish gunboats Cuba Espanola Yamuri and Reina Cristina defeat Cuban forces at several points. Cuban losses include forty plus killed and wounded. arms, ammunition, and cattle captured. Suspects including Emiliano Nunez arrested. United States Vice-Consul General Springer returns to Havana.
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Havana
Port Caibarien
Santa Clara
Weyler
Fausto
Media Luna
Manzanillo
Pon
Cuba Espanola
San Juan
Cardrera
Yamuri
Punta Piloto
Puerto Principe
Madruga
Conde Rancho
Palligadel Carrillo
Pinar del Rio
Gerona
Reina Cristina
United States
J. A. Springer
Emiliano Nunez
Great Charity Ball Plans and Ticket Outlets
The executive committee for a Mechanics Hall charity ball announces tickets available at Merrick's Thayer's and Parker House. Hooper of 53 State Street cannot handle demand and places cards at agencies. A new supper room on the main promenade will seat 500 and be served continuously after midnight.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Merrick’s
Thayer
Parker House
Hooper Hooper
53 State Street
Steel Rail Rate War Eases as Bethlehem and Cambria Reach Understanding
In Philadelphia on February 12 officials from the Pennsylvania Steel Company and Bethlehem Iron Company announced a change for the better in the steel rail rate dispute. An understanding was reached with Cambria and Bethlehem firms, with a friendly sentiment reported. Bethlehem quoted a $19.50 per ton sale for Eastern delivery, while Joseph Wharton, director, noted the $20 rate remains in effect and the sale was understood by the others.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Bethlehem Iron Company
Cambria
Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Company
Joseph Wharton
Daring Offender Captured in Everett
Everett police arrest 21 year old George W. Shaw at his father’s East Summer street home on breaking and entering charges. Shaw had eluded capture for over a year and was wanted by out of town authorities for jail breaking after thefts near Everett. He had been sent to the Concord Reformatory.
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Everett
George W. Shaw
East Summer Street
Goodey and Bailey
Shaw
Concord Reformatory
Wright Reappointed to Labor Commissioner Post
The Senate confirmed Carroll D. Wright for a second term as labor commissioner and Martin A. Knapp of New York for reappointment as interstate commerce commissioner.
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Washington
Senate Today
Carroll D. Wright
Martin A. Knapp
New York
Lincoln Social Club 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Last night the Lincoln Social Club marked its second anniversary with members and friends present. Instrumental music filled the evening as speeches were delivered by President A. H. Goldstein, Vice-President S. Kaufman, Treasurer L. Novack, and toastmaster H. Rivitz. The event coincided with Abraham Lincoln's birthday, the club's namesake.
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Lincoln
A. H. Goldstein
S. Kaufman
L. Novack
H. Rivitz
Abraham Lincoln
Appalachian Mountain Club Hosts Fourth Annual Reception
The Appalachian Mountain Club held its fourth annual reception at Hotel Vendome last evening. President Harvey N Shepard and accompanying ladies greeted guests from seven to eight o'clock, when he delivered a brief address. The Germania Orchestra performed several selections as young people danced the waltz.
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Appalachian Mountain Club
Hotel Vendome
Harvey N. Shepard
Germania Orchestra
Receiver Wyman reports assets in Globe Investment case
A Suffolk Supreme Court report by Receiver Wyman of the Globe Investment Company was presented yesterday and allowed by Judge Barker. The unclaimed assets in Wyman’s hands amount to about $11,000, to be applied toward the company’s large indebtedness.
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Wyman
Globe Investment Company
Suffolk Supreme Court
Barker
Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder Claims Fast Relief
Catarrh and colds relieved in 10 to 60 minutes by a single breath through the Blower included with each bottle. Powder diffuses over nasal passages and provides painless use. Claims instant relief and permanent cure of catarrh hay fever colds headache sore throat tonsillitis and deafness. Sold by Woodward Jaynes and Co. in Washington and nearby streets.
Boston Bills Propose Elevated Rail Lines and City Charter Reform
Boston faces a wave of bills for elevated railways the Boston Rapid Transit Company the Suffolk Elevated Railway Company and the Quincy and Fall River Bicycle Railway Company seek charters with multi million caps and fare and tax provisions. A special commission may be created to overhaul the city charter while municipal reform efforts face a stalled session in the Legislature. Plymouth Fire destroys Edes Manufacturing and damages Plymouth Beef Company buildings causing about 35000 to 40000 dollars in losses.
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State House
Boston
Bay State
Mack
Lancaster
House
Boston Rapid Transit Company
Suffolk Elevated
Quincy and
Fall River Bicycle Railroad
Chelsea
Cambridge
Somerville
W. W. Kimpall
Ewen R. McPherson
G. W. Simpson
John R. Graham
W.W. H. Gallison
John F. Merrill
Suffolk Elevated Railway Company
E. Moody Boynton
Quincy & Fall River Bicycle Railway Company
Quincy
Braintree
Holbrook
Brockton
North Easton
Easton
Bridgewater
Taunton
Fall River
Walcot
Municipal League
Merchants’ Municipal Committee
City of
Corbett to Speak on The Descent of Man
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock Mr. E A Corbett of the Post will give a chalk talk in the People's Temple corner of Columbus avenue and Berkeley street. His subject will be The Descent of Man.
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E. A. Corbett
The
Post
People’s Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Man
Furniss's Hits Sparked Laughs At American Scene Sketches
Harry Furniss delighted a Boston audience with caricatures and rapid-fire sketches about America. He mocked elevated rail transit as an eyesore, praised American hospitality, taunted patent medicine ads, and contrasted New York Washington and Chicago with England. He noted America in a hurry and compared Boston unfavorably to other cities.
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Harry Furniss
Simon
Mr. Furniss
America
Furniss
England
New York
Washington
Chicago
Paris
London
Venice
Boston
Dirty Sneak Denial in Martin Office Row
Colonel Scannell denies rushing from General Martins office stating he left slowly with dignity after his counsel William J. Miller retired. He claims the other two commissioners were late and asserts the interview involved liquor license talks with Clark and Curtis and a Cunniff reference.
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Scannell
General Martin
Messrs. Clark
Curtis
Mr. Miller
Michael Cunniff
Cunniff
Boston
Lincoln's Day Observed by Women’s Educational Union
The Women’s Educational and Industrial Union marked Lincoln's Day by listening to speeches from Mrs. Mary A. Livermore Edwin K Mead and Colonel T W Higginson. Henry A Clapp read selections from his life.
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Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Mary A. Livermore
Edwin K. Mead
T. W. Higginson
Henry A. Clapp
Askin Must Pay 7674 After Suit Over Promissory Notes
In the case of S. A. Marsh v Harry Askin a Superior Court jury awarded the plaintiff 7674 dollars. The action was to recover 6000 dollars the face value of four promissory notes dated March 15 1892 with interest.
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S. A. Marsh
Harry Askin
Superior Court
Askin
Chalk Talk Leader At People's Temple This Sunday
A chalk talk will be given this Sunday afternoon at People's Temple located on Columbus Avenue and Berkeley Street. The event invites all attendees to hear expert insights and participate in a brief Q&A afterward.
Ayer s Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
An advertisement extols Ayer s Sarsaparilla as the standard remedy to eradicate disease and purify the blood, contrasting it with medicines that suppress symptoms and fail to cure illness. It warns that minor sickness can reignite old ailments if remedies suppress rather than cure.
Siegfried at Boston Theatre Impresses Despite Storm
The Boston Theatre audience braved a storm to see Siegfried, praised for its orchestral focus and Damrouschs precise conducting. Ernst Kraus offered a stronger Siegfried than last year, with cast including Paul Lange as Mime and Augusta Vollmar as the Forest Bird. the program also noted Lauf of Lohengrin and other opera and variety acts across Boston stages.
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Siegfried
Boston
Wagner
Cave of
Alberich
Brunnhilde
Damrousch
Ernst Kraus
Max Alvary
Paul Lange
Augusta Vollmar
Wilhelm Mertens
Gerhard Ltehmann
Fritz Derschach
Wanderer
Fafner
Mme. Lehmann
Cigarette Tax Proposal Aims High Revenue For Treasury
Representative Woodman urged a bill taxing cigarettes at fifty dollars per thousand. He argued the drastic levy would cut consumption, boost revenue fivefold, and fund the government while protecting schoolchildren and American workers through tougher regulation and broader protection.
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Washington
Woodman
Rep
Ill
House
Ways and Means
Corbett Clears Temperance Picture With Chalk Talk
Mr Corbett delivers a one hour lecture on temperance using a chalk drawing of a 20 year old youth. Colored crayons sketch a face that becomes a tramp like drunkard as the talk unfolds. The depiction aims to shock young men into reform with factual anecdotes and no admission charge.
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Corbett
No Change in Ballot Law Opposed by Republican Club
The executive committee of the Republican Club of Massachusetts at 19 Mill Street adopted a resolution opposing Josiah Quincy's proposed change to the ballot law. It would allow a voter to cast votes for all party candidates on the official ballot with a single mark.
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Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Mill Street
Josiah Quincy
Resolution to direct academies to report for inaugural parade
Senator Frye introduced a resolution in the Senate and Representative Baker of New Hampshire in the House asking the President to order the commandants of the military and naval academies to report March 4 with cadets and bands to the chief marshal of the inaugural parade for participation therein.
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Washington
Frye
Senate
Baker
New Hampshire
House
Funeral for Charles S. Drew Held at Dorchester Home
The funeral for Charles S. Drew life member of the Boston Press Club is set for 10 40 this morning from his mother's Nixon avenue Dorchester home. Press Club attendees include William B. Smart 8 8. Miles E J Carpenter George F Richmond and Charles H Glidden.
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Charles S. Drew
Boston Press Club
Nixon Avenue
Dorchester
Press Club
William B. Smart
Miles
E. J. Carpenter
George F. Richmond
Charles H. Glidden
Rev Edward H Rudd Joins Parkhurst Church Staff
The Rev Edward Hunting Rudd formerly of the Presbyterian Church Albion New York has been called to the assistant pastorate of Dr Parkhurst's church in New York. Born in Sag Harbor Long Island he graduated from Princeton University in 1888 and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1897. He is described as an eloquent and forcible preacher.
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Buffalo
Melba to Return to America This Month
Jean de Reszke received a cable from Mme. Melba in Paris stating she will return to America the latter part of the month and sending sympathetic words on Castlemary's death.
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New York
Jean de Reszke
Mme. Melba
Paris
America
Woodbury Facial Soap Ad from Boston Der matologist
Dr Woodbury a Boston dermatologist advertises a facial soap and cream. Consultation fees are moderate and a gauzy booklet plus a sample can be obtained for ten cents.
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Woodbury
Boston
Potter Again Confined at Home as Siege Continues
The Rev. Dr. Potter remains a prisoner in his Second Avenue home as the Baptist Mission Society besieges the residence. Eleven people stay inside with food and fuel for weeks. Potter communicates via a tomato can and window talks, expressing readiness for a long siege. He fires a shot at the crowd from the third story.
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New York
Dr. Potter
Second Avenue
Tenth Street
Baptist Mission Society
Plague Conference Delegation For Venice Aims To Halt Spread
President names Past Assistant Surgeon H D Geddings of the Marine Hospital Service as technical delegate to the international sanitary conference in Venice. The gathering, called at the invitation of Austria Hungary and Italy, focuses on the India plague and measures to prevent its spread to Europe.
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Washington
H. D. Geddings
Marine Hospital Service
Venice
India
Europe
Fire Burned Langis Family in Berlin New Hampshire
John Langis his mother and two sisters were badly burned when kerosene was poured into a stove in Berlin New Hampshire yesterday Miss Louise Roderick a neighbor aiding them also burned Mrs Langis wounds believed fatal Seven horses perished in a Waltham barn on Lowell Street home to B Bradstreet furniture mover The fire caused about 4000 dollars of loss insured Building owner Andrew Rogers of Leominster owned the structure
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Plymouth
Edes Manufacturing Company
Plymouth Beef Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford
John Langis
Berlin
N. H
Louise Roderick
Police Officers 16 Hold Reception at Copley Hall
Officers of Police Division 16 held a reception and dance in Copley Hall yesterday afternoon with about 500 attendees. Music by Stone's Orchestra. Charles E. Brown directed the floor and Leon M. Harris assisted.
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Police Division 16
Copley Hall
Stone
Charles E. Brown
Leon M. Harris
Salem elects David N. Cook street commissioner
On the sixty-ninth ballot this morning the Common Council elected David N. Cook street commissioner. The Aldermen have favored him since the organization of the board.
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Salem
Common Council
David N. Cook
Sullivan named assistant in City Messenger service
John V. Sullivan of South Boston, previously deposed as messenger in the bridge division by Mayor Quincy, has been appointed assistant to City Messenger Leary.
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John V. Sullivan
South Boston
Quincy
Leary
Patrolman Charged in General Order No 420 Fined
General Order No 420 from the Board of Police reports Patrolman Charles E Brown of Station 16 found guilty of neglect of duty and fined thirty days pay.
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Board of Police
Charles E. Brown
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Too Much
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