Senate Work Delayed on Arbitration Treaty
Washington report notes little chance the general arbitration treaty will pass this session. Senators expect Chandler to press for debate on gold standard while immigration and sundry civil bills move. Possible action next includes the naval and Hawaiian issues, with March 4 timing shaping votes.
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Washington
Senate
Sherman
Friends of the Treaty
Chandler
United States
House
Boutelle
Temperance Campaign Opens in Revere With Rallies
The no license campaign began in Revere with simultaneous rallies in Centre Crescent Beach and Beachmont crowds filling halls. Speakers included Rev. Alexander Blackburn D D of Cambridge and Hon. George W Sukey of Chelsea with presiding officer Scott F Bickford.
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Revere
Centre
Crescent Beach
Beachmont
Shurtleff Hall
School Street
Alexander Blackburn
D. D
Campridge
George W. Sukey
Chelsea
Scott F. Bickford
George Sukey
Blackburn
Fitchburg
Taunton
Pittsfield
Quincy
C. W. Rischell
Boston University
T. S. R. Briton
Willard Howland
D. W. Hamlin
E. Trask Hill
James A. Hunter
George H. Carter
Price T. Edwards
J. P. Bixby
D. R. Butler
William F. Derby
Paymaster Resigns From Eighth Regiment
Salem notice reports Paymaster George Wheatland resigns from the Eighth Regiment due to business commitments requiring his full attention.
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Salem
George Wheatland
Eighth Regiment
Latter Day Saints Meet at Dennisport Conference
The Latter Day Saints of New England held their annual conference in Dennisport on February 14. Officers elected include Vice-President Fr. M. Sheehy of Boston and secretary M. C. Fisher of Boston. Delegates from Cranston Providence and other towns attended, with reports showing growth in membership and finances.
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Dennisport
Latter Day Saints of
New England
M. Sheehy
Boston
M. C. Fisher
Mr. Gates
Providence
Cranston
Little Compton
Plainfield
Attleboro
Brockton
New Bedford
Haverhill
R. M. Bullard
Ashton
Fall River
Kair Mattresses Snderder Two Parts for Ten Dollars
Kair Mattresses Snderder offers two part full size mattresses for ten dollars. Sold by W Wheeler and Co Manufacturers at 68 and 65 Hanover Street opposite American House.
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Kair Mattresses
W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
Labor World Salutes Uniforms and Short Hours Debates
Building Trades Council discusses an agreement from the Boston Liquor Dealers Association and seeks Central Labor Union cooperation. City employees may wear badges, unions plan a Washington's Birthday short hour meeting, and engaging events are announced at 49 Bennet Street and 45 Eliot Street.
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Building Trades’ Council
Boston Liquor Dealers’ Association
Central Labor Union
George E. McNeill
John McGee
Harrison Avenue
Messrs
M. W. Meyers
P. T. Slattery
Washington
Bennet Street
Fires Devastate Pittsburg Post Building
A morning fire in Pittsburg destroys the Pittsburg Post office building causing about 90 000 in losses. Printing presses and typesetting machines valued at 25 000 and 10 000 and 30 000 respectively are ruined. Insurance covers most losses. The Post will publish from the Pittsburg Leader office until new quarters are found.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Pittsburg Post
J. N. McCullogh
Second Presbyterian Church destroyed by fire in Williamsport
Fire last night leveled the Second Presbyterian Church in Williamsport Pennsylvania causing estimated losses of 50000 dollars with 30000 dollars insured.
Fire Destroys Bassett Lumber Mill in Minneapolis
A saw mill owned by J. B. Bassett Lumber Company was destroyed by fire in Minneapolis last night. Loss estimated at 40,000 dollars, with damages largely covered by insurance.
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Minneapolis, Minn
J. B. Bassett Lumber Company
McKinley Attends Service in Canton and City Visit
Major McKinley and Mrs. McKinley attend morning services at First Presbyterian Church in Canton with guests Hon. Charles A. Chickering and Congressman D. K. Watson. They later tour the city and visit Mother McKinley who has recovered from illness. Jerome Cartey presents Wiedersheim endorsement for patent commissioner, backed by prominent Pennsylvania Republicans.
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Canton
John A. Wiedersheim
Wiedersheim
Quay and
Cameron
Penrose
Philadelphia
Congress
Keystone
Cartey
Pennsylvania
Major McKinley
Cleveland
Dr. Watson
Sherman
Watson
Columbus
American Wringer Co. mail order ad in Boston
A compact installment sales notice lists diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets and banquet lamps. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention from The American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Met. Manfg. Co.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Boston
Met. Manfg. Co
Brooklyn man speaks in unknown tongue under strange power
Albert LeBaron of Brooklyn describes involuntary psychic phenomena and speaking in an unknown tongue. He submitted his experiences to Professor James of Harvard, noting a force that controlled his body and produced eerie vocalizations on September 30, 1894.
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James
Harvard
Albert le Baron
Brooklyn
New York
Albert LeBaron
Harvard College
le Baron
Mr. le Baron
New York City
Open market for window glass may burst trust collapse
The Times-Herald reports a predicted open market for window glass and a possible collapse of the trust, with a New York hotel conference between the trust's national committee and Eastern importers and jobbers slated for Wednesday. If talks fail, prices may fall like steel rail rates, while 900000 boxes may remain unsold by March 1.
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Chicago
The
Times-Herald
Trust
Hotel Imperial
New York
Lawyer Vanishes With Client Funds From Silk Firm
Newark police report attorney William M. Rysdyk, a respected young lawyer, took $1700 from Cramer & King silk dealers. The funds were the firm’s judgment proceeds awaiting appeal to the Supreme Court. Sheriff Hopson has attached the lawyer’s office furniture and a small bank account.
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Newark
N. J
William M. Rysdyk
Cramer & King
Rysdyk
Supreme Court
Hopson
John I. Baker in Critical Condition after Rough Night
Beverly reports the Hon. John I. Baker suffered a very bad night and is listed in critical condition tonight after an illness or incident.
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Beverly
John I. Baker
Charitable Irish Society Meeting With Smoke Talk
The Charitable Irish Society holds its monthly meeting at Parker House this evening at 8. Members who have not returned ticket proceeds from the Music Hall ball should settle at this meeting. After business there will be a smoke talk by Michael J. Sughrue on Criminals and Criminal Courts. Richard H. McMunn will sing and Charles T. Dolan will play the piano.
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Charitable
Irish Society
Parker House
Music Hall
Michael J. Sughrue
Richard H. McMunn
Charles T. Dolan
Fast Louisville to Boston Whiskey Shipment Sets Record
The White Line Central Transit Company via the Boston & Albany line delivered a solid car of Ky. Taylor whiskey from Louisville to Boston in four days. Messrs. Wright & Taylor of Louisville shipped for New England customers, marking what is believed to be the fastest transit between the two cities.
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White Line Central Transit Company
Boston & Albany Railroad
Mine disaster in Taleville claims six lives
Six men were buried when a 600 ton talc pillar collapsed during routine rock removal 160 feet underground in Taleville. Bodies of Decoy Larsch Tetherton Matthews were recovered, with Dawley dies after seven hours of rescue efforts. The accident closes the mine as investigators review conditions.
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Gouverneur
N. Y
Taleville
William Dawley
Adolph Trombley
William Horn
Horn
Fred
Mildred Louchlan
Lator
Charles Larsch
al Tetherton
John Matthews
Tetherton
WANTS HAWAII ANNEXED
Advices from Honolulu dated Feb 7 say General Hartwell proceeds to Washington by the first steamer. He will work for annexation as opportunity may arise. The Hawaiian government is on the alert for any action necessary to secure annexation. The members are prepared to send a suitable commission to Washington when advised by Minister Hatch.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
A. S. Hartwell
Washington
Hatch
Charity ball to be held at Mechanics Hall tomorrow
Society anticipates a grand charity ball at Mechanics Hall tomorrow evening. Myopia Club members will appear in pink coats junto with military naval officers and Cadets in full regalia. Twenty maids will assist ladies, twenty garment stands four attendants per room, no charge for coat check or supper. admission covers all.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Myopia Club
Couple Wed at Grace Hall Oswego Street
Mr. Max Olinskey and Miss Ida Cohen were married last evening at 8 o'clock in Grace Hall Oswego Street by the Rev. A. Goldstein.
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Max Olinskey
Ida Cohen
Grace Hall
Oswego Street
A. Goldstein
College rivals seek broad athletic truce despite boat race dispute
Harvard and Yale negotiators discuss a general agreement covering all sports while deferring the three cornered boat race. Harvard insists Yale consent to the Cornell race. Yale officials say the conditional entry is accepted to preserve college sport and bury the hatchet.
Harvard Yale football rift ends with renewed resolve
The Cambridge letter exchange shows Harvard and Yale restoring cordial relations after a long dispute over football scheduling. Harvard's athletic committee, led by Beale, notes the talks and the failure of Yale to commit to a next autumn game, while both sides entertain future intercollegiate play in other sports and renewed rivalry.
Harvard Yale Athletic Agreement Sets Annual Contests
In 1897 Harvard and Yale accept an annual series of rowing football baseball and track contests with details to be arranged by team managers and captains. All non rowing events to be on college grounds with gate receipts split equally. A joint committee of one graduate from each university will settle eligibility and disputes, final decisions to be by a third party if needed.
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Harvard
Cornell
Yale
Hudson
Blue
Crimson
England
New Haven
Cambridge
Harvard Athletic Committee
Princeton
Yale-Princeton
Walter Camp
C. C. Cuyler
Dr. Brooks
Harvard-Yale
Arbitration Board
Brooks
Jon Cornell
Tim
Ss. B. Thorne
Harva Athletic Committee
Carefu
Yale University
Sirs
Capta Thorne
Brewer
Harvard Athleti
Springfield
Calain Thorne
Cambridgen
James Barrames
George Adee
Cambridg
Ames
Harvar
Severa
Seriou
Yale Athletic Management
Poughkeepsie
New London
W. A. Brooks
Harvard Doctor Sees Settlement Yet Cautions On Triumph
Dr. Brooks of Harvard says the matter is settled but declines further comment until he reports to the Harvard athletic committee. He notes concessions to New Haven management are not inconsiderable and forwards the Harvard copy to Chairman Beale. His committee report is due at tomorrow night’s meeting.
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Camp
Berale
Beale
Dr. Brooks
Cornell
Brooks
Harvard
Harvard Athletic Committee
New Haven
Athletic Committee
Mr Camp Pleased Over Settlement Of University Talks
Mr. Camp expressed gratification that negotiations ended favorably between two old-time rivals. He regretted the breach and warned that failure to reach an agreement this spring would have a disastrous moral effect on the universities.
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Camp
Ied
Trouble Over 1894 Yale Harvard Football Incident
An 1895 letter from the Yale Football Association responds to Harvard accusations after a November Springfield game. Yale defends Captain Hinkey, denies charges of rough play, and notes Harvard’s challenge to play again while asserting their own denial of blame.
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Springfiell
Dr. Brooks
Harvard
Jdinkey
Yale
Wrightington
Hinkey
Brewer
Eleven
Thorne
Yale University Football Association
New Haven, Conn
Arthur H. Brewer
Springfield
Tave
Yale and Harvard Sign Athletic Pact Amid Satisfied Yale
Yale officials and supporters express satisfaction after Walter Camp of Yale and Dr Brooks of Harvard sign a definite athletic agreement here. Yale captains in all sports welcome the resumption of the rivalry and the Yale News plans an editorial praising Camp and urging stable relations between the two universities.
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New Haven
Conn
Walter Camp
Yale
Dr. Brooks
Harvard
Yale News
Red Cross to Aid Cuba Without Favor
The Washington Times reports a donation sent back because it barred aid to Spaniards. Red Cross officials insist relief must be impartial to creed or nationality. About $25,000 is needed to launch the Cuba expedition, with only a small portion subscribed so far. The society plans to aid distressed people on any side in Cuba as soon as possible.
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Washington
Washinton Times
Red Cross Society
Cuba
Steel Works Reduce Wages At Pennsylvania Steel Co
Harrisburg Penn February 14 a notice of ten percent reduction was posted at the Pennsylvania Steel Company works to take effect March 1 The cut affects about 3000 employees and places wages near the level that prevailed from April 1893 to August 1895 while the firm was under receivership
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Harrisburg
Penn
Pennsylvania Steel Compan
Uncle Charlie Christy of Christy Minstrels Dies in KC
Charles Christy aged 68, famed member of the Christy minstrels, died at City Hospital in Kansas City from liver cirrhosis. An original troupe member, he later ran vaudeville shows in Texas before joining Pain's Novelty company in 1892 93 and settling in Kansas City after the company stranded.
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Kansas City
Charles Christy
Christy Minstrels
City Hospital
Christy
Edwin P. Christy
Charlie
Texas
Pain
Hiram Purdy Dies in Burlington at Age 8
Hiram Purdy died in Burlington Iowa last night at age eight. While living in New York he conceived the idea of a horse car street railway and in 1854 the Bowery and Third Avenue line, the first in the world, was built and equipped according to his plans. He remained in business in New York until 1857 when he moved to Burlington.
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Burlington
Hiram Purdy
New York
Bowery and
Third Avenue
Mrs Oakes Dies. Chelsea Resident 65
Mrs Oliver F. Oakes widow of Uriah Oakes and a Chelsea resident for many years died at 64 Chelsea street. She was 65 and born in Jefferson Missouri. She leaves son George A. Oakes of Everett. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the residence.
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Oliver F. Oakes
Uriah Oakes
Chelsea
Chelsea Street
Oakes
Jefferson, Mo
George A. Oakes
Everett
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Cohen
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