Bribery Committee Hearing Names Carlisle and Witnesses
Washington report says Secretary Carlisle appeared before the bribery investigation panel to testify on suspected Sugar Trust campaign contributions and a proposed sugar schedule. John Dewitt Warner and Pennsylvania wire maker Gaston are summoned. the Vice-President forwarded the committee report regarding witness refusals.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Capitol
McPherson
Mr. Carlisle
Sugar Trust
Senate
House
New York
Gaston
Pennsylvania
Arlington
Shriver
Edwards
Crane-Ship repairs after Columbia damage at League Island dock
An official report cites cracked cement around the boiler room and sheared rivets on the Columbia’s inner plate. A dented outer hull from submerged wreckage is noted near midship on the starboard keel side. Dry-dock repairs may require internal hammering or rolling at Cramp’s yard. Pilot Chambers warned of low river depth before the incident.
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League Island Navy Yard
League Island
Cramp’s
Columbia
Reedy Island
New Immigrant Bureau Changes At Port Of Entry
Commissioner Thomas F. Delhanty assumes duties at Long Wharf with permanent quarters as immigration chief. He succeeds Steven C. Wrightingon, who led since 1891, while Charles Colcord is replaced by Harry J. Skeffington. Inspectors shift roles and offices tighten procedures learned at Ellis Island.
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Thomas F. Delhanty
Long Wharf
Steven C. Wrightington
Charles Colcord
Harry J. Skeffington
Josiah Quincy
Joseph O'Neil
Matthews
Fred Allen
Edmund Cussen
Delhanty
Ellis Island
New York
Johnston's Big Catch
A 14 year old clerk, Harry Niles, was arrested by Somerville Patrolman Billy Johnston after being found with a bag on the street. The bag contained bottles of ale and drugs allegedly placed by manager Wicker for a visitor from out of town.
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Somerville
Harry Niles
F. H. Willard
Somerville Avenue
Willard
Cambridge
Wicker
Harry
Farewell to Rev. L. B. Bates at Bethel Church
The Meridian Street Bethel Church of East Boston hosted a large crowd last night to honor Rev. L. B. Bates who resigns after sixteen years as pastor. Dr. Worthington gave Bates a gold watch, Bates thanked the congregation and prayed for his former parishioners. Miss Anna Wood presented Mrs. Bates with a bouquet on behalf of school children.
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Meridian Street Bethel Church
East Boston
L. B. Bates
Bates
Worthington
Anna Wood
Man Severely Injures Wrist in Window Break Incident
John H. Leach 24 of 84 Village Street and a companion were walking on Church Street at 11 45 pm when Leach shattered a window at Jo Sing Chinese laundry on 8 Church Street. He cut tendons and an artery in his wrist and was taken by police ambulance to City Hospital after treatment by Dr. Williams.
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John H. Leach
Village Street
Church Street
Joe Sing
Leach
Williams
City Hospital
Boy 15 loses foot in factory accident at Morse firm
Harry White, a 15 year old worker for Leopold Morse and Co., had his left foot crushed between an elevator and a floor yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors amputated the injured foot. White lives at 22 Hancock Street West End.
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Harry White
Leopold Morse & Co
Mergency Hospital
White
Hancock Street
West End
James Riley Injured in Medford Street Horse Accident
James Riley aged 68 from Charlestown was thrown when his horse ran away on Medford street yesterday. His team wheels passed over him causing a fractured leg and other injuries, necessitating removal to the City Hospital.
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James Riley
Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown
Medford Street
City Hospital
East Boston Parade Plans for July 4 Horribles
East Boston businessmen will meet at Grand Army Hall Friday evening June 1 to organize a parade of horrors for July 4 with all island social organizations interested in the event.
East Boston Man Severely Injured After Street Wagon Accident
Owen Cox an 85 year old resident of 441 Chelsea street East Boston was struck by an express wagon on Chelsea street last evening and suffered severe injuries to his right leg He received treatment from Dr Strong at Station 7 and was later returned home.
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Owen Cox
Chelsea Street
Boston
Strong
Yankee Manufact’g CO
Conversation on emancipation and a lifelong divorce lawyer
A woman lecturer recalls a chat with a man described as devoted to woman emancipation for decades. The meeting reflects a contrast as the other woman notes he has practiced divorce law since she can remember.
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Indianapolis Journal
Transfers Lost Mr Wood's Somersault In Boston Transit Battle
The Boston House defeated William J. Donovan's 5 cent fare transfer bill for West End Street Railway. East Boston Rep Wood, a committee member, reversed earlier support and backed the road, while Democrats mostly stood with Donovan. Debate revealed concerns over stock, dividends, and the system's public-utility value.
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House of Representatives
William J. Donovan
Boston
West End Street Railway Company
Ward 2
Representative Wood
East Boston
Committee On
Donovan
West End
John J. Hoar
Meyer
McLaughlin
Post
Dennis
House Committee On
Boston and Vicinity
Vicinity
Street Railway
Senate
Flint
Weymouth
John J. Mahoney
Charlestown
West Find
Abbott
Watertown
Daniel J. Casey
Ward 20
Hoar
Transfer plan for Boston West End rail line debated
Lawmakers heard arguments over a proposed transfer system for the West End rail service. Proponents said it would fix inequalities and invite improvements, while opponents warned of costs and the risk to the road. A final vote sent the bill to the next General Court.
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West End
Boston & Albany
Boston
Frank C. Wood
East Boston
C. Waldo Bates
Sterling
George R. Jones
Melrose
Curtis
Revere
John EH. Tuttle
Ward 24
Dorchester
J. D. Bullock
Fall River
Sprague
Stoneham
Committee On
James Melavin
Worcester
D. R. Slade
Donovan
Wood
Hoar
W. F. Donovan
Suffolk County Court House
Supreme Court
Wentworth
Weymouth
O’brien
Mahoney
Assessors’ Department of Boston
Sulls
State Senate Deliberates on Public Bills and Highway Plans
The Massachusetts Senate and House debated education and tax bills, with amendments on city school systems and county mileage. They advanced a state fire marshal act and considered a Boynton bicycle railway project, plus taxation changes on legacies and a State highways funding schedule increasing appropriations through 1896.
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Roberts
Chelsea
Dennis
Salem
Roe
Committee On Education
Wellman
Malden
Messrs
Haverhill
Committee On Cities
House
Senate
Boynton Bicycle Road
Boston
Somerville
Commonwealth
United States
Lawrence
Shaw
Cronan
Milton
Durant
Supreme Judicial Court
Lyford
Neval Court
Nex G Oneral Court
Bill
Worcester
Jamaica Road Race Handicaps Announced for 25-Mile Event
Entries closed for the Jamaica twenty five mile road race with handicaps listed for numerous runners. Notable names include Nat Butler from scratch, W A Rhodes from Syracuse, P MecDuffee, S A Kelley of Roslindale, A Peterson of Jamaica, and J O'Brien of Pequot among many others with varied rough handicaps and club affiliations.
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Jamaica
A Peterson
B. Kirby
Pequot c
H. B. Mahan
Uot
B Bailey
Pe Foanet
S. W. Wollaston
Newburyport
D. Quest
Suffolk
Shannecy
Ray
Feany
Noble Investigation Ends With Not Proven Verdict
The Noble investigation committee reports not proven and signs off on the verdict. Three Councilmen sign the report, while a minority is expected to present a separate opinion.
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Lowell
May
Committee On the Noble
Neponset Man Falls From Team in City Yard
Daniel Haley 45 living at Plain street and Eree avenue Neponset fell from his team in the city yard yesterday afternoon fracturing his leg He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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Daniel Haley
Plain Street
Eree Avenue
Neponset
City Hospital
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