Mayor Quincy Returns as City Hall Scrutiny Heats Up
The article reports Mayor Quincy resuming duties after a two day retreat in the Parker House with observers waiting at the chamber door. It records intense speculation over street superintendent appointment with Cutter a recurrent name and Maguire backing Cutter while Moran pursues Payton’s Pavement candidate. Charles Theodore Russell’s funeral is noted for Sunday at Mt. Auburn with tributes from Judge Woodbury and ex Mayor Prince.
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Weekend Forecast for New England Thaws and Rain Likely
The forecast for Saturday covers Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with cloudy skies. Threats of rain or snow persist as northwest winds strengthen across the region.
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Death of Cambridge Leader Hon. Charles Theodore Russell
A special Cambridge meeting mourns the death of Hon. Charles Theodore Russell, ex mayor and longtime public servant. Mayor Bancroft urges a civic tribute as Aldermen and Common Council adopt resolutions praising his integrity, wartime service, and moral steadfastness.
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Freight Crew Blamed for Edgeworth Collision Death
Judge Pettengill of the First District Court in Malden rules the freight train crew entirely to blame for the Edgeworth wreck on November 2. John Flaherty, a brakeman aboard the freight, was killed when his train collided with a passenger train, injuring several passengers.
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Flaherty
Massachusetts Reform Club Dinner Discusses Monroe Doctrine
The Massachusetts Reform Club held a dinner at Young's Hotel with about 120 distinguished men. The program featured Prof John Bach McMaster and Alfred C Cassatt discussing the Monroe doctrine and its modern interpretation for U.S. foreign policy and Venezuela Britain and the Americas.
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Charles O. Gadson
Robert Treat Paine
A. Lawrence Sewell
Andrew C. Wheelwright
Henry W. Lamb
William R. Thayer
Francis R. Coolidge
William Dudley Cotton
Boston
Frank L. Mellen
Worcester
Andrew McFarland Davis
Cambridge
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Edward Cowles
Somerville
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Philadelphia
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New World
Cleveland
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Washington
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America
Great Britain
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Venezuela
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Boston Safe Dealer's Downfall and Forged Notes Crisis
E C Morris of Boston, 51, linked to forgeries totaling about 75 000 dollars forged by his son in law E G Morris the heir of Frank M Ames. Brokers banks and private individuals hold portions of the losses while Morris fled to speculate and face ruin. The affair ends with reputations shattered and debts around 150 000 dollars. Generals Weyler and Polavieja move to Cuba roles noted.
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Harrison announces engagement to Mrs Dimmick at Fifth Avenue Hotel
Benjamin Harrison announces engagement to Mrs. Dimmick at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The event draws politicians and reporters as Tibbetts confirms the news and notes the marriage will occur after Lent. Harrison plans to travel to Indianapolis and Washington to argue the Stanford case before the Supreme Court.
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A Woman of Rare Good Sense in Ex President Harrison’s Life
Ex President William Henry Harrison praises his fiancée Mary Lord Dimmick as a woman of rare good sense. The widow Mrs. Harrison died three years ago and Mrs. McKee led the White House until Mrs. Cleveland. since then Harrison has led a quiet life focused on his law practice.
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British Squadron Sent Toward Bermuda in Rumored Move
The Central News reports unofficially that the British flying squadron just commissioned may head to Bermuda or the West Indies amid Venezuela tensions. Navy officials in Washington express skepticism, noting coal stores at St. Lucia and potential arbitration talks with Britain over Venezuelan territory. General Harris confirms John Hays Hammond’s uncle is in Pretoria in solitary confinement, seeking U.S. aid.
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Rhodes Conspiracy Case Hints in Transvaal Inquiry
London reports Governor Robinson confirms Kruger claims Rhodes and associates are tied to a major scheme to seize the Transvaal. If proven through a fair trial, it could rival Hastings in England's most pivotal cases. Rhodes seeks Chamberlain support for Uitlanders reforms amid arrests and Kruger implications.
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Plot to seize the republic tied to Rhodes and Jameson
Pretoria reports conclusive evidence of a deep laid scheme by Cecil John Rhodes and Dr. Jameson to seize the republic and annex it to the British South Africa Company. Evidence allegedly found on prisoners with Jameson. Ten Americans, members of the reform committee, face treason charges.
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Woman Tries Gas Suicide At Eagle House
A 26 year old woman who calls Fall River and New York home named Rolind Ryerson attempted suicide by turning on the gas at the Eagle House in Portland Maine. She was revived after two hours and kept at City Hospital. She refused to reveal her history or family details.
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Cabinet recalls Captain General Campos from Cuba
A Madrid despatch to Central News says the Spanish Cabinet decided to recall Captain-General Campos from Cuba this evening amid his unpopularity. The report notes the move was approved in Madrid and communicated to Havana.
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Cuba
Campos
Spanish minister Dupuy de Lome reassures on campaign
Senor Dupuy de Lome the Spanish minister said he does not think changes will affect the campaign. He spoke in Washington on January 17 expressing satisfaction with Spain’s position and noting no shifts in policy are anticipated.
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Autonomists Regret Campos Recall in Havana
Campos's recall is hailed by most Havana residents who expect General Weyler to be a saviour. The autonomists stand by him more than others though, and Campos, aged and anxious, remains largely secluded as a handful of officers visit him.
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Cuba War Command Change Rumors Prompt Resignation Talk
A cable from the Duke of Tetuan to Senor Dupuy de Lome reports Madrid’s move to replace General Campos with General Marin in Cuba. The message notes divisions among Cuban parties pressured by Campo’s conciliatory stance but claims no policy shifts or heavy impact on the campaign. Spain accepts the retirement request by loyal Cuban citizens and remains satisfied with the overall war effort.
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Railroads and Minorities Still Lead in Spanish Victories
Havana dispatch reports ongoing general situation with railroads and minorities cited, with continued emphasis on Spanish victories and war-related progress. Page 3 continuation noted.
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