Cuban constitutional convention approves relations with United States
Havana observers report the constitutional convention endorsed a plan to establish relations with the United States. The preamble notes that naval stations would threaten independence but cites loans and rights protections as already covered in the constitution. The document states future governments may pursue relations if deemed advisable.
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Havana
United States
Constitutional Convention
Senor Cisneros
Cuba
Washington
United Stattes
Botha Reported Surrender To Kitchener Rumor
London February 28 report from the Daily Chronicle claims General Botha has surrendered to Lord Kitchener. The paper cites no verification and notes it cannot confirm the tale.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Botha
Lord Kitchener
Massachusetts Senators Visit Natick Lodge Night
Meridian Lodge A F and A M hosts Massachusetts Senators night in Natick at the Masons Hall. Guests include Amos A. Lawrence Plymouth W A Butler Essex R A Soule Bristol Senate president William Tolman Berkshire Alva Wood Middlesex Essex Herbert E K Fletcher Middlesex Edward F Blodgett Worcester Thomas Post Berkshire John B E Parry Middlesex Edward Seaver Suffolk Willard Howland Suffolk C A Corser Hampden C B Williams Middlesex F A Harrington Worcester with Senate doorkeeper Captain David T Remington present.
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Natick
Meridian Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ree Masons
Massachusetts
Lodge
Nutt
Williams
Senate
C. B. Williams
Middlesex
F. A. Harrington
Worcester
David T. Remington
Bloodshed Ended as Executions Occur in Pe kin
In Pekin on February 27 Kih Siu former grand Secretary and Hsu Cheng Yu son of Hsu Tung were beheaded on the same plac e where four Tsung Li Yaren members died during the siege. While the execution proceeded ministers met and a majority chose to curtain further blood demands.
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Pekin
Hartford Veteran Heads to Boston for Evacuation Anniversary
The historic old Hartford after participating in Inauguration ceremonies will move north to Boston to join in the 125th anniversary observance of British troops evacuating the town on March 18.
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Washington
Hartford
Boston
Manchester Installed as Pastor at First Presbyterian
The Rev. Herbert A. Manchester was installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Boston in a ceremony described as impressive last evening.
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MR. Manchester
Herbert A. Manchester
First Presbyterian Church
Mark Twain Testifies On Osteopathy License Debate
Albany February 27 Mark Twain appeared at a hearing on a bill to license osteopathy. He offered a humorous but evasive stance saying he supported liberty to experiment with his body, while noting doctors and advocates debated remedies and terms. The doctors argued against the bill in a similar spirit to their opposition to Christian Science.
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Albany
Mark Twain
Clemens
Christian Science l
New England Conservatory Recital Highlights Student Performances
Pupil groups from the New England Conservatory of Music presented an evening recital at Sleeper Hall. The advanced students showcased diverse pieces showcasing skill and musical understanding.
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Sleeper Hall
New England
Bell Telephone to Appeal Berliner Patent Decision
Bell Telephone plans an appeal after Judge Brown ruled the Berliner patent for a micro phone transmitter invalid due to lack of invention and prior art by Edison and Bell. Company officials indicated willingness to fight in proper court, citing a very large amount at stake in the infringement suits against National and Century Telephone of Massachusetts.
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Bell Telephone
Brown
United States Court
American Bell Telephone Company
National
Century Telephone Companies
Massachusetts
Bell Telephone Company
Edison and
Bell
Hutchinson
Wedded Twenty Five Years Of Madden Couple
Mr and Mrs John F Madden of 719 Broadway Chelsea celebrated a silver wedding anniversary last night with a gathering at their Chelsea home. Neighbors and relatives attended marking a quarter century of married life.
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John F. Madden
Broadway, Chelsea
Gray
Chelsea
Springfield Tragedy. Cassells Pleads Guilty in Elopement Shooting
John D Cassells, who drank carbolic acid, is alive. Mary J Lane of Longmeadow is dying from a gunshot wound after she refused to elope. Cassells arraigned for assault with intent to murder, held on 5000 dollars bond. Letters show deep intimacy between Cassells and Lane. Lane’s sister describes the shooting and the children’s frightened reactions.
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Springfield
John D. Cassells
Mary J. Lane
Longmeadow
C@assells
Cassells
Mrs. Bliss
Mr. Lane
Shaw Acquitted in Plymouth Manslaughter Case
Plymouth February 27 The jury found Lewis J. Shaw of Carver not guilty of manslaughter after four hours deliberation for shooting Frank Conway during a disturbance at Shaw’s home Conway had demanded Mrs. Shaw come out.
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Plymouth
Lewis J. Shaw
Carver
Frank Conway
Madden Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Madden mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with family gathering and well wishes from relatives, reflecting on a quarter century of marriage and shared memories.
Supreme Court Sustains Umilian Murder Conviction
The full bench of the Supreme Court yesterday upheld the conviction of Franciszek Umilian who was found guilty in October 1900 of murdering Casimer Judrusik at Granby.
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Supreme Court
Franciszek Umilian
Casimer Judrusik
Granby
Pianoforte Selections by Noted Ladies and Gentlemen
A program lists piano pieces performed by artists from multiple cities including Manchester New Hampshire Grand Rapids Michigan Fairfield Iowa Albany New York Scotland and London. Selections include Chopin Polonaise in A major Nocturne in B flat minor and Scherzo in B minor along with Greig Bridal Procession Fantasia in C C Minor and other works by Bach Satie and Schumann performed by Misses Hibbard Kass Avery Withers Chapman and Messrs Jackson Moor head and Heimwart.
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Clarence Jackson
Manchester
N. H
Chopin
Greig Heimwart
Estelle Hibbard
Grand Rapids
Mich
Greig
James P. Moorhead
Fairfield
Bach
Satie Kass
Albany
N. Y
Cavalleria Rusticana
Margaret Withers
Point Patrick
Scotland
Bird
Prophet
Schumann
Florence Avery
Newburg
Bessie Chapman
London
Eng
Patriotism Talk At Brunswick Club Meeting
The Young Men's Congregational Club named their Brunswick gathering patriotic night. Rev. E. A. Horton, Hon. A. S. Rowe of Worcester, and Mr. E. C. Surbridge spoke to attendees.
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Young Men’s Congregational Club
Brunswick
E. A. Horton
A. 8S. Rowe
Worcester
E. C. Surbridge
Public Memorial to Late Queen Victoria
Public subscriptions will be asked tomorrow for the erection of a memorial to Queen Victoria in London. The appeal seeks funds from admirers and citizens to honor the late monarch with a lasting tribute.
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Queen London
Queen Victoria
Mendelssohn and Rondo a Capriccio Highlight Season Selections
The program featured Mendelssohn as the standout of the season with selections including Rondo a Capriccio. A concise concert display showcased notable performances and a favorable reception from the audience.
Fearless of Mushrooms Boston Mycological Club Dinner
The Boston Mycological Club gathered at the Senecx for a mushroom themed dinner with about ninety members present. Speeches were delivered by President George B. Fes senden Hollis Webster and W. C. Bates among others.
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Boston Mycological Club
Senecx
George B. Fessenden
Hollis Webster
W. C. Bates
Rev. Robert Alexander Dies in Philadelphia Clergyman
The Rev. Robert Alexander D. D. a widely known Presbyterian clergyman died today in Philadelphia. He was noted for his long service and influence in church circles. Funeral arrangements were not announced at press time.
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Philadelphia
Robert Alexander
Fourth-Class Postmaster Appointed in East Taunton
Washington announces the appointment of H. H. Robinson as fourth-class postmaster for East Taunton Massachusetts on February 27. The action aligns with postal service staffing at the local level and confirms Robinson takes office promptly.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Taunton
H. H. Robinson
Holyoke Bake Bean Club Grows At Mt Holyoke College
South Hadley Feb 27 The Bake Bean Club of Mt Holyoke College initiated forty new members all students in the bean zone. A large bean menu and a ceremonial eligibility test with pinto beans were reported with Miss Rowenna Phipot presiding. One illness from over exposure was noted. regalia included a gilded bean receptacle.
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South Hadley
Mt. Holyoke College
Boston
Rowenna Phipot
Paine Declines Run for Governor Nomination
Robert Treat Paine Jr told a Post reporter he will not be a candidate for governor next fall. The decision had been generally expected, though he had not publicly announced his position prior to yesterday.
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Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Post
Mr. Paine
Madden Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding at Charlestown Church
Mr and Mrs Madden marked twenty five years since their wedding at St Francis de Sales Church Charlestown officiated by Rev Father Bolan. Guests included their three sons George F Thomas and Robert and Mrs Madden's mother Mrs Ann Nelson of Charlestown. Mr Madden a former Abraham Lincoln Post 11 G A R member and George F Madden a Boston advertising man were among attendees. Entertainment featured Lawrence B O Connor William Troy Andrew Leonard Charles Chapman John Clahane Frank Hollis Benjamin Long Johnny Quigley Addie F Robinson Alma A Robinson and Frank X Tyrrell.
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St. Francis de Sales Church
Charlestown
Father Bolan
Boston
Lawrence B. O'Connor
William Troy
Andrew Leonard
Charles Chapman
John Clahane
Frank Hollis
Benjamin Long
Johnny Quigley
Alma A. Robinson
Frank X. Tyrrell
United Workmen Elect Grand Lodge Officers
The grand lodge of the Massachusetts jurisdiction Ancient Order of United Workmen elected officers in session in this city. Orville A. Ward of Boston was chosen grand master workman with Charles Cummings of Maine as grand overseer. Other officers include J. Edward Burtt as grand recorder and Thomas F. Temple as grand receiver. Three-year finance committee member Charles A. Taft and representatives to the supreme lodge Edward F. Danforth, Fred C. Ingalls, and Walter Leigh. R. M. Griswold elected foreman.
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Grand Lodge
Massachusetts
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Orville A. Ward
Boston
Charles&. Cummings
Maine
J. Edward Burtt
Thomas F. Temple
Charles A. Taft
Supreme Lodge
Edward F. Danforth
Fred C. Ingalls
Walter Leigh
New Haven
Conn
Foreman
R. M. Griswold
Rhode Island
Speeches on Emmet at Roxbury Irish League Meeting
The Roxbury United Irish League held a Hotel Union gathering to mark Robert Emmet's upcoming birthday with speeches by John B. O'Higgins Mark Crehan Captain William F Henderson Captain John M Cotter and Lieutenant M Edward Bowlen The ladies' branch was represented by Misses Bruen Theresa Byrne and E M Regan.
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Roxbury
United Irish League
Hotel Union
Robert Emmet
John B. O'Higgins
Mark Crehan
William F. Henderson
John M. Cotter
M. Edward Bowlen
Misses Bruen
Theresa Byrne
E. M. Regan
Carrie Nation Heads For Topeka Jail Amid Crowd
Mrs. Carrie Nation leaves Peoria with a large crowd gathered around as she is surrendered to the sheriff in Topeka Kansas to resume jail life and promises to stay jailed until released not to smash any more.
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Peoria
Finest yacht blocks made for Law son cup defender
Providence Feb 27 One of the finest sets of blocks for the Law son cup defender has been completed by Walter Coleman & Sons on South Water street. They have supplied blocks for the defender since 1892 and this batch numbers 130 blocks finished this afternoon.
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Providence
Walter Coleman & Sons
South Water Street
Heirs of Cromwell Sought at Chelsea Meeting
About twenty people gathered at William Dickerson residence 981-2 Marlboro Street Chelsea in response to an advertisement seeking Cromwell heirs. None would reveal details to the reporter. The group reportedly aimed to form a society to perpetuate the great reformer’s name.
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Oliver Cromwell
William Dickerson
Marlboro Street
Chelsea
Rio de Janeiro Steamer Wreck Inquest Sled Verdict
San Francisco jury returns verdict of criminal negligence against Captain Ward and Pilot Jordan over the Rio de Janeiro wreck eleven bodies recovered. Coroners inquest concludes with charges against the two officers.
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San Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
Ward
Jordan
German Re formed Church Night Show Draws Full House
The Danforth Street reception hall hosted a German Reform Church Sunday school entertainment last night. A packed audience watched sketches In Pension and Die Neue Dienstmagel with strong ensemble and applause. A zither quartet performed Grun dungsfestmarsch and Immer Heiter before an informal reception.
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German Reformed Church
Danforth Street
Jamaica Plain
Frau Elsmere
Emma Tucker
Immer Heiter
W. Kahmen
Morgan Sails to see Sampson on Newport errands
Admiral Sampson held two interviews with Gunner Charles Morgan at the navy yard. Morgan, returning to Newport, was greeted by the admiral and spent about twenty minutes in private talks. Morgan said he came to thank Rear Admiral Sampson for his endorsement and clarified there was no offense taken.
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Admiral Sampson
Gunner Charles Morgan
Navy Yard
Mr. Morgan
Newport
Lieutenant Bennett
Gunner Morgan
William T. Sampson
Wolcott Statue Only Says Fund Must Build Statue
Col W D Sohier chairman of the Roger Wolcott memorial fund committee says new spending ideas for endowments a memorial room or other purposes stray from the plan. He insists the circular indicated a statue and that funds are to be used for that purpose and warns any deviation would be misappropriation.
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Colone
W. D. Sohier
Roger Wolcott
Steel stocks surge on curb market speculation
New York reports massive movements in United States Steel securities on the curb with brokers tied to J. P. Morgan prominent. Judge Gary of Federal Steel stresses benefits of DOT action as underwriting expands to include Boston and Chicago banks amid added local banking participation.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
J. P. Morgan
Gary
Federal Steel
Boston
Chicago
Eby Defeats Long in Hub Room Championship
Grant Eby defeats Irving Long 150 to 7 in a sensational pool exhibition at the Hub rooms. Eby's cue work is described as splendid in the championship tournament stirred by Clearwater atmosphere on Tuesday.
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Clearwater
Grant Eby
Hub Rooms
Irving Long
Quebec City Council Approves Montgomery Tablet
The Quebec City Council granted the Sons of the Revolution of Massachusetts permission to erect a tablet in memory of General Richard Montgomery. The approval marks a formal recognition of the historical figure and the commemorative project.
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Quebec
Quebec City
The
Sons of the Revolution of Massachusetts
Richard Montgomery
Judge Nathaniel Holmes Dead at 36 in Cambridge Home
The Hon. Nathaniel Holmes, a former Harvard Law School professor, died at his Cambridge home at age 36. Holmes served as a judge and was known for his legal scholarship and teaching. The obituary notes his death occurred late at night with unspecified cause.
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Nathaniel Holmes
Nathaniel] Holmes
Harvard
Holvoka Place
Cambridge
Judge Holmes
New Romanian Cabinet Formed With Sturdza as Premier
In Bucharest on February 27 a new government was formed with M. Sturdza appointed to the premiership. He also holds ad interim control of the foreign affairs and war portfolios.
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Bucharest
Roumania
M. Sturdza
Cervera Promoted to Vice Admiral in Madrid Decree
A decree signed in Madrid on February 27 by the regent elevated Rear Admiral Cervera to vice admiral. The queen confirms the order in the royal announcement.
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Cervera
Madrid
Phi Beta Phi Members Dine Informally at Somerset
Twenty five members of the Phi Beta Phi Association of Boston University dined at the Somerset informally last night. Miss A. A. Robinson is secretary.
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Phi Beta Phi Association
Boston University
Somerset
A. A. Robinson
Social Democrats to Rally at Magnolia Hall Hyde Park
A Social Democratic rally is planned for an evening meeting in Magnolia Hall Hyde Park with Representative Carey slated to speak on socialism.
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Hetapes
Magnolia Hall
Hydeark
Carey
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