Mrs. John Hays Hammond Moves to Johannesburg Jail
Mrs. John Hays Hammond, wife of the American mining expert, is held in a Pretoria prison and now accompanied by her youngest son John at Johannesburg, South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Braidrick
Jamaica Plain
John Hays Hammond
Pretoria
South Africa
Mrs. Hammond
Johannesburg
John
Hammond
Braidrick
Harris
Mississippi
Graceful hospitality linked to Harris family memories
The narrative recalls the Harris name in the South for courtly manners and kindness to guests. It notes Mrs. Hammond and her husband Mr. Hammond, married fifteen years, with their Maryland wedding. Mrs. Hammond's sacrifice accompanies husband through an unpleasant situation, a portrait first shown by this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Hammond
Union Election League Formed Over Annual Elections
Laboring men opposed to biennial state elections met at 45 Eliot Street. John F. O'Sullivan chaired the gathering that formed a permanent group named the Union Election League. Officers elected were O'Sullivan as chairman, George E. Pike as secretary, and Major E. B. Hayes as treasurer. A committee on constitution was appointed and resolutions favored annual elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Street
John F. O’sullivan
Central Labor Union
John F. O'Sullivan
Boston
George EB. Pike
Newton
E. B. Hayes
Lynn
The
Union Election League
American Wringer Co Promises Home Grown Repairs
The American Wringer Co on 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers repair services for all wringers and sweepers including spring beds and car pet sweepers. Orders by mail are encouraged and telephone inquiries via Tremont are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Co
Broadway
City
Tremont
Hill's Rheumatism and Goat Cure Miracle Remedy
Hill Mediciny Co offers Hill's Rheumatism and Goat Cure as a universal cure. One bottle claims to cure rheumatism and related ailments. Address: 36 E 19th St New York City. Send for circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HILL
Pe Hill Medicinyt Co
19Th St
Newark City
Cirenor
Assault on De Costa Near Battery Street Stirs Boston
Police pursue a befuddling assault on Michael De Costa at Battery Street and Atlantic Avenue. They suspect a personal quarrel with a French Canadian link, follow leads from Maverick Street and East Boston ferry witnesses, and hold William Levangie as a witness while De Costa remains hospitalized in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael de Costa
Battery Street
Atlantic Avenue
de Costa
Massachusetts General Hospital
Station 1
North End
Levangie
Maverick Street
Boston
Braintree
William Levangie
Post
Boston Briefs Mixed with Legal and Social News
George E. Jonson of Medford was discharged by a jury after being charged with shooting E. Dowd in an A P A discussion before the State election. Pickpocket suspects William Ferguson, Nicholas Brennan and William Ruggles were arrested. Indictments against Georgie Adams and Nellie Brown for larceny from the person were filed due to a missing witness. George L. Sloan faced perjury charges with $1500 bonds in Roxbury District Court. The Boston Asylum and Farm School for Indian Boys held its annual meeting with a favorable progress report. Patrolman Henry P. Burnham retired on half pay due to incapacity. John McEwan sustained a broken hip from a fall on a Pier 6 grain elevator while intoxicated. The Browning Society met at the Brunswick. H H Gulesian pledged bonds for two Armenians held at Ellis Island. Joseph Lambert, from State Prison, arraigned for six burglaries. trial set for week’s end. The Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital annual meeting reported receipts of $46 168.40 and expenses of $54 243. thirty-two patients died. Loyal Guianese Union delegates to a Guiana lecture at the Young Men’s Christian Union. Channing Club of Unity Church staged Esther A. Tiffany’s A Rice Pudding with other young people, followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Jonson
Medford
E. Dowd
Harvard
William Ferguson
Nicholas Brennan
William Ruggles
Georgie Adams
Nellie Brown
George L. Sloan
Roxbury
Boston Asylum and Farm School For
Henry P. Burnham
John McEwan
Pier 6
Browning Society
Brunswick
H. H. Gulesian
New York
Ellis Island
Joseph Lambert
Mason
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
East Concord Street
Guiana
Young Men’s Christian Union
Bates
Unity Church
Allston
Esther A. Tiffany
Armenian Fund Reports Contributions From Various Donors
A historical financial snippet lists Brown Bros. & Co. of Boston acknowledging contributions totaling 898.67 from multiple donors. Individuals and organizations including Henniker New Hampshire residents, Pittsfield Mass residents, and others are named with modest gifts ranging from 5.00 to 1,000.00, reflecting a communal fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Bros. & Co
Boston
Henniker
N. H
W. H. Miree
Abyssa Isin
Sarah Read
Cakabwne
Osan
Kialee
Alden Ie
Sinead
H. Bogigian
Momminy
Pittsfield
Mass
S. D. CT
Jordan, Marsh & Co
B.S. Biqnchaig
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Meaebenes
Richard J. Monks
W. B. Wome
Fifth Day of Hearings on Biennial Elections
Legislation on biennial elections drew Labor voices and foes as hearings continued. Boston labor leaders criticized proponents, arguing the measure undermines worker input and shifts power away from the people. Socialist and social democratic reps warned against reduced citizen participation and alleged Tory influence.
Supreme Court hears Stanford estate debt case
May Beggar Mrs. Stanford Washington Jan 28 Argument heard by the Supreme Court in the United States suit against the late Senator Stanford estate as a Central Pacific stockholder to fix liability for government debts. If adverse, it could affect the Leland Stanford Jr University funds and work. Mrs Stanford represented by Joseph Choate. Case seeks 15 287 000. Lower courts ruled against the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Senator Stanford
California
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Stanford
Leland Stanford, Jr
University At
Palo Alto
Joseph Choate
New York
Circuit Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
British vice-consul protests over Caracas injury to business
A Caracas despatch reports the British vice-consul at Barcelona Venezuela has petitioned Caracas after Venezuelan officials persecuted him for refusing to resign his post, saying his business has suffered serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Caracas
Barcelona
Venezuela
Mullen Addresses Essex Institute as First Catholic Speaker
Thomas A. Mullen, Quincy mayoral secretary, spoke at Salem Monday about impressions from a Europe visit. Before the talk he dined with ex-Mayor Robert Rantoul and others at the Salem Club. His address drew the largest Essex Institute audience yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Mullen
Quincy
Essex Institute of Salem
Europe
Mullen
Salem Club
Robert Rantoul
M. F. Hunt
Harry Proctor
Thomas N. Devlin
Essex Institute
Maccabe Guards Watch On State Finances In Legislature
Senators Maccabe and Mellen press for tighter controls on appropriations as the Ways and Means Committee questions waste and overruns. The Worcester State Normal School deficit and the cattle commissioners spending draw concern. Lawmakers urge added staff for careful conveyancing to curb future excesses and anticipate further investigations into Bea on Hil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Maccabe
East
Boston
Jim Mellen
Worcester
Treasury
Commonwealth
Maccabe
Committee On Ways and
Arrogant Boers Threaten Reforms as Johannesburg Crisis Widens
The Times publishes a telegram from British residents in Johannesburg reporting a dangerous situation. Boers rule with dictatorial authority opposing reforms for Uitlanders. Forces remain concentrated around the town as a fort site is chosen. Urgent measures are urged to avert catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Johannesburg
South Africa
National Woman Suffrage Association Adopts Broad Suffrage Platform
The group passed resolutions demanding universal suffrage for all citizens with reasonable conditions, welcomed Utah as a new suffrage state, and urged Congress and state legislatures to secure full citizenship rights for women and men. They praised Kentucky for electoral gains, called for halting Armenian massacres, and supported Cuban independence efforts. A plank declared the association nonsectarian and disavowed ties to the so called Woman's Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Woman Suffrage Association
United States
Utah
Union
Congress
Kentucky
Municipal Board of Education
Lexington
Cuba
G A R Encampment Ticket Extension Sought by St Paul
Grand Army of the Republic requests a thirty day extension for return tickets. Chicago St Paul lines deny the extension at a Western Passenger Association meeting. Commander-in-Chief Walker will wait ten days for railroad progress before summoning the G A R executive committee to decide encampment location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Paul
Grand Army
Chicago-St. Paul
Western Passenger Association
Walker
Grand Army Executive Committee
Professor Oldrieve Rescued After Water Walk Attempt
Yesterday Professor Charles W. Oldrieve of Chelsea attempted to walk from India Wharf to Boston Light and back. He floundered shortly after starting, was aided by a police boat, rescued and taken to a landing, and has not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Oldrieve
Chelsea
India Wharf
Boston Light
George H. Johnson Funeral at Second Universalist Church
The funeral for George H. Johnson will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Second Universalist Church on Columbus Avenue and Clarendon Street. Services conducted by Aberdour Lodge F A M where he was junior warden. Interment at Bloom Moract? Tria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Johnson
Second Universalist Church
Columbus Avenue
Clarendon Street
Aberdour Lodge
Bmoaract Tria
Republicans Elect Delegates in D C District Primary
The Republicans of the District of Columbia elected Perry Carson colored and Andrew Gleeson white as delegates to the Republican national convention. Gleeson is an outspoken McKinley man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Perry Carson
Andrew Gleeson
Gleeson
McKinley
North End school site debate stirs Boston schoolmen
At a Boston school committee meeting the North End site purchase caused tension as Alfred Blanchard accused Thomas Strange of courting Mayor Quincy with Senator Lomasney and Alderman Donovan. The committee rejected Blanchard’s amendment to take the marble lot and laid the main motion over. The board also bought 500000 in bonds for school land and building expenses and reviewed prior spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Alfred Blanchard
Thomas F. Strange
Quincy
Senator Lomasney
Wiliam F. Donovan
West End
Strange
Dunn
Committee
Board of Street Commissioners
Prince Street
Bennet Avenue
Murray Place
Blanchard
North Margin
Boston
Paul
Wise
Fowler
Mr. Blanchard
Mr. Strange
Alderman Donovan
Brighton High School
Page
Davison
Robert Swan
Winthrop
Fifield
Mechanic Arts High School
Old North Church
Nathan D. Whiton
Clinton Noble
East
East Boston
Bosn
Steam er Mionera Returns for Repairs in Sydney
The steamship Mionera en route to Vancouver returned to Sydney with machinery out of order. Repairs will be made and she is to sail again in a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
S. W
Mionera
Vancouver
Wheeler & Co Hair Mattresses Ad in Boston
Made to order two parts full size mattresses for 10 dollars. Wheeler and Company manufacturers advertise at 63 and 65 Hanover Street Boston opposite American House offering best tick names and full sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
Boston
American House
Filibusters Rescued From Hawkins Tell Cuba Mission Details
Captain Denyse of the tug Dalzell recounts the rescued filibusters seized from the Hawkins near Long Island. Calixto Garcia identifies himself as expedition leader and notes over 200000 worth of arms lost with the sinking. Garcia describes loading at Port Morris and abandoning the ship after it began to sink, with 120 men aboard and cargo including two Hotchkiss guns 120 rifles and large ammunition stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dalzell
Hawkins
Beebe
St. Paul
Denyse
Cuba
Calixto Garcia
Carlos
Garcia
James W. Hawkins
Port Morris
Long Island Sound
United States
Jose C. Hernandez
Thirteen Hawkins Survivors Reach New Bedford For New York Trip
Thirteen men rescued from the filibustering steamer Hawkins arrived in New Bedford from Wood's Hole and headed to New York. Four were American and the rest Spaniards. They telegraphed Newark for funds, which quickly arrived. Steward Hr. M. Clarity said the vessel carried arms and ammunition bound for Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Hawkins
Wood's Hole
New York
Newark
Hr. M. Clarity
Cuba
Evidence in Ilayes Will Case Proceeds at Court House
The hearing continues with witnesses recounting statements by the testator and associates. Charles Tanner alleges seeing Hayes alive near his death and other testimonies discuss marriage plans and alleged threats. The session includes a deposition on Hayes and diary extracts. case to extend through week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilayes
Gay
Mast
Chindriagyge
Charles Tanner Towaru
Cahet
Hayes
Iss
Hayes Mii
Moatie
Jalius William Welsh
Teslavor
MS Vullumund
William Power Wiisor
Mr. Hayes
Chaplin
Wiliam A. Hayes
Francis 5. Hayes
William
Mrs. Desmond
William Taylor, Jr
Boston Fest
Woodside
Puritana claimed to save millions with stomach cure
The advertisement touts Puritana as a common sense discovery by Prof. Dixi Crosby that fixes the stomach and shields health. It cites testimonials from officials and leaders like Hon. John H Oberly Gov. Chas. A Busiel Rev. Asaph J. Wheeler Warren T. Billings and others praising its efficacy and cost savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixi Crosby
John H Oberly
U.S. Civi Service Commission
Chas. A Busiel
New Hampshire
Asaph J. Wheeler
Law An Order League
Warren T. Billings
Boston
G. Scott Locke
Concord
N. H
George F. Underhill
New Hampshire Pharmaceutical Association
John Hatch
Henry A. Emerson
Contoocook Valley Paper Company
H. O. Nelson
American Express Company
Portsmouth
Long Passenger Routes Extend Across Northeast Corridor
Rail lines announce extended service from Fitchburg to Ottawa and Montreal with connections to Buffalo Cincinnati and Chicago. Additional routes reach Albany Syracuse Toronto and Detroit as carriers list multiple points to reach major eastern and midwestern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Albany
Saratoga
Utica
Binghamton
Hornellseville
Elmira
Syracuse
R 6Cester
Waterton
Buffalo
Niaszara Falls
Harmston
Toronto
Deetroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Points
Keene
Bellows Falls
White River Junction
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Fawort
Gleng Fall
Plattsburg
Adirondacks
Burlington St. Albans
Vintone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
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the Methy! Dental Co., del
Tremont ST
Masonic Temple
Transvaal
Judge Harris
Arrica
Paice
Allcock
Henry A. Mort
F. C.S
J. F. O'Sullivan
Massachusetts Federation of Labor
A. A. Carleton
Boston Central Labor Union
Frank K. Foster
Typographical Union
Sheehan
Holyoke
Labor Union
Thomas Woolsey
Building Trades Council
Robert Ash
Associated Machinists
Somerville
P. P.cahill
Textile Workers of
Lawrence
Charles A. Doane
Wakefield
John L. Rugg
Boston Typographical Union
George Pike
Watertown
James
Carter
Winchester
David Taylor
Socialist Labor Party
Taylor
Britain
Hood
Bill
Representative Mellen
House
More Aid IN Law Branch
Mellen
Lowell
Worcester State Normal School
Melien
Senate
Bea
Republican
Dr. Leighton
Leighton & Dexter Medicine
Compa NY
Temple Pl
Leighton
Hondr
Schoo Bott
Cua
Steward Clarity
ME John
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Unverhau—Howe
Nehemiah Boynton
Heinrich Unverhau
Emma Susan Howe
Thomas Wentworth Howe
Barrett
City Hospital
Bertha A. Barrett
Bradley
Malden
Daniel H. Bradley
Merrimac
Bley
Johanna
John D. Bley
Brown
N. Y
Mary Elizabeth Brown
Francis Brown
Dartmouth College
Hanover
Flowers
J.newman & Sons
Alpheus M. Stetson
Kilby Street
Tweed’s Liniment
Htghurg Railroad
Union Station
Causeway Street
Hoosac Tunnel
Roston
Chieago
Niabate Falls
Detroit
Lake Champalain
Vermont
Canada
Car Express
A.M. Alm
Washington Street
J. R. Watson
Isd
Gen'l Vass
New Haven
Hartford
R.R. Om Colony
BOSON
Park Square
New London
Shore Line
Air Line Limited
Middletown
Far River Line
Stonington
Norwich
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Maryland
Providence
Fall River
Oonewport
Mcottage City
Kneelan
Newport
Apall River
Anew Bedford
Provincetown
Chatham
Hyannis
Wood's Hall
Cottage City
Nantucket
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Leominster
Clinton
Old State House
Park Square Station
Kneeland Street
Modanetay
Undays
L. H. Palmer
Pascenncent
Geo. L. Connor
E. G. Allen
A.C. Kendall
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