Resignations in the New England Historic Genealogical Society
At Horticultural Hall a New England Historic Genealogical Society meeting discussed officers resignations and set a new adjournment for June 22. The report from the last meeting was accepted. Charles Carleton Coffin and Don Gleason Hill were elected to council terms, with a committee named to amend bylaws. A lengthy appeal and replies followed from resigning officers and supporters, urging withdrawal to preserve the society’s peace and integrity.
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Horticultural Hall
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Charles Carleton Coffin A. M
Boston
Don Gleason Hill
Dedham
Byington
David Greene Haskins, Jr
William Gray Brooks
Henry Allen Hazen
D.D
David Henry Brown
A.B
Caleb Benjamin Tillinghast
Almer C. Goodell, Jr
The
Benjamin Apthorp Gould
Counc Ol Said Society
Edmund Fr. Stafter
Henry Lee
Robert Codman
George 8. Hale
David Greene Haskins
George White
Ileury H. Sprague
Archibald M. Lowe
Poul J My
Andrew Wiske
William 2B
Durant
Edward G. Porter
George O. Shattuck
Daniel Rollins
William Rh. Richards
Francis
Historic Genealogical Society
Quipenser
A. Hill
Edmund F. Slatter
Eyal
New England Historical Society
Abner C. Goodell, Jr
Republicans Condemn Platt Interview on Harrison Nomination
Ex Senator Thomas C. Platt's remarks to a New York paper split Massachusetts Republicans and pleased Democrats. Leaders fear Platt's attack could undermine Harrison's renomination while Blaine backers saw it as poor party policy. Boston figures like Frank P. Bennett and colleagues offered mixed views, signaling intra party conflict ahead of the Minneapolis convention.
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New York
Thomas C. Platt
Harrison
Minneapolis
Massachusetts
Platt
Boston
Frank P. Bennett
Everett
Blaine
Clarkson
Captain Bob Cook Takes Yale Crew In Charge At Yale
New Haven Conn June 1 Captain Bob Cook veteran Yale coach arrived in New Haven and assumed command of the Varsity crew. With the Harvard race a month away he will oversee daily practice including morning and afternoon spins. Al Cowles of 86 crew to assist Cook soon.
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New Haven
Conn
Bob” Cook
Yale
Harvard
Cook
al’ Cowles
Fleetwood Park Races Highlight Week’s Closest Finishes
New York June 1 Fleetwood Park card produced lively finishes. In the 2:26 class Orphan Lass won with Pansy second and Jim Graham third in 2 243. In the 2:24 class Robert J. captured first with Little Daisy second in 2 17. The 2:20 class saw Play Boy win with Billy A. second and Play Boy set a new personal second mile record.
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New York
Fleetwood Park
Orphan Lass
Pansy
Jim Graham
Robert J
Little Daisy
Play Boy
Billy A
Patrick O'Brien Chosen by Parnellites for Limerick
Dustin reports Patrick O'Brien has been chosen by the Parnellites as their candidate for Limerick in the next general election.
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Dustin
Patrick O’brien
Parnellites
Limerick
Blaze in Bohemian mine leaves hundreds missing
A fire swept Birkenberg silver mine near Przibram Bohemia after timbers ignited. About 200 are reported missing and 25 bodies recovered. Twenty five miners rescued in critical condition, many burned or crushed. Victims perished mainly from gas suffocation. Rescue hampered by noxious vapors. Some blame a miner with a naked light, others claim incendiary origin. Crowds gather as families mourn.
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Pracur
Birkenberg
Przibram
Bohemia
Absent Enloe Probed at Pension Office Session
Washington June 1 Representatives Enloe was not present as the pension office investigating committee met for the first time since Enloe accused General Raum of lying. Raum submitted a lengthy statement praising reforms, noting files system completion and approval by Secretary Noble and General Bussey. The committee adjourned to Friday next.
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Washington
Enloe
General Raum
Pension Office
Raum
Noble
Bussey
Pope and Catholic Schools Push for Religious Instruction
Rome reports the papal letter to American bishops urges that Catholic children receive religious instruction. It calls for discussion at episcopal councils, cautions against teaching in municipal schools that offend Catholic consciences, and asks Protestants to soften suspicion. The Pope also appeals for peace and church unity.
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Rome
Blooded Vermont horses parade at Lyndonville Driving Park
The second annual stallion parade at Lyndonville Driving Park drew about fifteen hundred spectators. Over 400 horses entered, with many famed for long pedigrees. The grand cavalcade at 1 pm was praised as one of Vermont’s best blooded horse exhibitions.
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Johns Buey
Lyndonville Driving Park
Vermont
Roxbury Couple Wed At Immanuel Church In Simple Fashion
The Immanuel Congregational Church on Moreland Street Roxbury hosted the wedding of Miss Lillian Richmond and Mr Harry H Young of Roxbury with simple effective decor. The ceremony at 8 o clock featured the uncle Dr J Eldridge as escort for the bride and Rev Addison P Foster officiating. The couple will reside at 61 Crawford Street after October 1 with a reception at the bride’s home on Moreland Street.
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Immanuel, Congregational Church
Moreland Street
Roxbury
Lillian Richmond
Harry Hayward Young
J. Eldridge
Maud Hoxie
Arry H. Young
Stephen Bowen
Addison P. Foster
Michael Burnham
Springfield
Mr. Foster
Mai of
Nelson Macy
M. T.rogert
New York
Charles Haden
Frederic Bowen
Stacey Richmond
Fred Young
Carter
Mrs. Young
Crawford Street
Eddy Jones wedding in Worcester at noon
Harrison P. Eddy superintendent of the city sewage purification works married Minnie Jones at the bride’s parents home. Rev. E. B. Haskell officiated at the ceremony.
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Worcester
Harrison P. Eddy
City
Minnie Jones
E. B. Haskell
Memorial Day POST prints record advertising and circulation
The Memorial Day POST carried 982 columns of ads, more than all other Boston papers combined. It circulated 115 201 copies, with more POSTS sold than Herald and Globe combined. On eight page sheets basis, POST printed more sheets than all other Boston papers combined.
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Memorial Day Post
Boston
Boston Daily
Heralds
Globes
POST
Boston Doctor Seeks Leap Back From Death Bed
Arapinc June 1 reports Dr. Charles Cullis, famed for aiding poor consumptives at the Consumptives' Home at Grove Tall, has been near death for months but now shows improvement and friends hold hope for recovery.
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Arapinc
Charles Cullis
Boston
Grove Tall
Minister Lincoln's Family Sails for New York From Liverpool
London June 1 Mrs and Miss Lincoln wife and daughter of the United States minister sailed today from Liverpool on the steamer City of New York bound for New York. Mr Lincoln accompanied them to Liverpool and will return to London tonight.
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London
Liverpool
Inman
Public Baths Open Amid Vast Bathhouse Crowd
Report from Boston on a yearly public bath day where a lively, noisy crowd of diverse youths filled numerous city baths. Facilities for men and women are listed across several locations including West Boston, Cambridge street, Craigie bridge, Leverett street, Charles River bridge, East Boston, South Boston, Dover street, and Dorchester, among others.
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Boston
West Boston
Cambridge Street
Craigie Bridge
Leverett Street
Charles River Bridge
A Mother's Courage in Norwich Tragedy
Sophia Greenburg aged seven fell into the Yantic river above the falls this morning and drowned. Her mother plunged in after her but was saved by a passer-by who dragged her out and recovered the child’s body.
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Norwich
Corn
Sophia Greenburg
Helen Keller provides $1135 tea proceeds for Kindergarten for the Blind
Helen Keller reports the tea fundraising in Boston raised 1135 dollars for the Kindergarten for the Blind. She plans another tea in autumn to support the children and building fund, thanking Boston supporters and Edward Jackson as treasurer.
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Helen Keller
Kindergarten For the
Helen
Edward Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Boston
Vistas on the C M A R Pamphlet for Tourists
The Concord and Montreal railroad has issued a pamphlet titled Vistas on the C M A R that will prove valuable to travelers on the Merrimac Valley route. It contains handsome engravings and descriptions of the country, serving as a pleasing memento for past visitors and a guide for future trips.
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Concord & Montreal Railroad
Merrimac Valley
The Red Electrics Raise Alarm in South Boston
Electric cars in South Boston provoke public fear as crossings, especially Broadway and E street, witness near misses and injuries. Milk wagon collision leaves Holden critically injured and Thompson housebound while residents blame high speeds and poor stopping capability. Local leaders urge action and stricter speed controls amid reports of cars reaching twelve to twenty miles per hour.
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Boston
South
Broadway
E Street
James E. Holden
W. R. Thompson
Holden
Thompson
South Boston
Post
George F. Gavin
J. J. Casey
People’s Clothing Company
John Riley
Grand Union and Pacific Tea Company
Mr. Nelligan
James Moore
J. F. Ripp
E. J. Irwin & Co
Tey
D. E. Barry
W. W. Gill
Jeweller
D. F. Burdick
D Street
D. A. Kurriss
Atlantic Tea Company
Founder Torrey Wardner Honored In Boston News Birthday Edition
The Boston News marked its first birthday with a birthday edition that omitted founder Torrey E. Wardner. A short sketch recounts Wardner born February 11 1857 in Boston and his career from mercantile work to journalism in St. Louis and Boston leading to the paper’s launch.
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The
Boston News
J. Edward Addicks
Boston Gas Light Company
Torrey E. Wardner
Post
Boston
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
St. Louis
Advertiser and Record
Boston Traveller
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