Boston boy wins major's commission in Cuban war
Blood tells, and therefore Win Os good, son of an army captain, is promoted to major in the Cuban patriot army. The 26 year old, trained with a Hotchkiss gun, writes from camp near Las Tunas about landing on March 19, receiving a commission, and leading 1000 men with two Hotchkiss guns. He recalls banquet with President Cisnero and mocks Spanish victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood
University of Pennsylvania
Cuba
Libre
Patriot Army
Winchester Dana Osgood
H. B. Osgood
United States Army
No. 11
Beacon Street
Philadelphia
Las Tunas
Neuvitsa
Billy Cox
Cisnero
Rolo‘f
Rodriguez
Carillo
Santanna
Sanchez
General Weyler
John. Brown
Dios Libertad
University Notes on Graduation Sermon and Law School Changes
Dean Borden P. G Brown spoke at Bromfield Street Methodist Church on The Christian Revelation with Professors Sheldon and Bishop Whittier assisting. Law school reforms will expand Liberal Arts access and students will move to the old law building next fall boosting library opportunities. Alumni established a $1000 library fund. Alumni vote allocates trustees and athletic vice presidency, with Dr Watkins and Dr Baker Flint among trustees and Harry Jacobs and Dr Abbot Chase in vice presidencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden P. G Brown
Bromfield Street Methodist Church
Henry C. Sheldon
Bishop Whittier
Law School
College of Liberal Arts
Athletic Association
Watkins
Hamilton
Arthur Riggs
Harry Jacobs
Baker Flint
Abbot Chase
Father McCall’s Jubilee Service at St James Church
Salem June 2 commemorates the twenty fifth anniversary of Rev. M. J. McCall’s consecration to the priesthood at St James Church. There will be a solemn high mass and no presentation, per the celebrant’s wish that offerings go to completing the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
M. J. McCall
St. James Church
Father McCall
Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation
C. B. A. Bartlett
Raston
Commons rejects Derby adjournment again
In London the House of Commons refused to adjourn for Derby Day. Conservative MP Philip A. Muntz urged adjourning tomorrow but the vote went 199 to 58. This marks the second year the chamber did not suspend business for Epsom Downs racing.
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London
House of Commons
Philip A. Muntz
Tamworth
Warwickshire
Epsom Downs
Junk dealer wounded in wagon fall in Brockton
Walter Chadwick a local junk dealer fell from his wagon in Brockton and broke his collar bone with serious injuries reported.
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Brockton
Walter Chadwick
Man Injured After Fall Through Window in Lawrence
John McManus, with a companion Murphy, fell through a window at 867 Essex Street in Lawrence tonight. Glass penetrated his right shoulder, leaving a serious wound.
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Lawrence
John McManus
Murphy
Essex Street
Steamfitters Hold National Convention In Boston
The Steamfitters and Helpers national convention meets in Blatchford Hall for its second day. The forenoon debates on mechanical tests for journeymen were adopted into the constitution, with talks on a general organizer and higher capital tax. A new rule requires fitters to bring their helpers on jobs out of town, and a Washington message urged boycotts on Seattle strikes. Boston hosts delegates at a social smoke talk in Dexter Hall with praise from Chicago President Clark for local labor harmony.
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National Convention
Blatchford Hall
Washington
Boston
Steam Fitters and Helpers
Dexter Hall
Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
Messrs
O'Sullivan
Ryan
Gunther
Clark
Chicago
Hub
Death of E. B. Rowe at Columbus Square Home
Edward B. Rowe, senior partner of E B Rowe & Son forwarding agents for the New England railroad, died at 10 Columbus square after kidney disease and pneumonia. Born Sept 6 1834 in Utica, he moved from Georgia to Utica, then New London and finally Boston, leaving a son Chauncey and daughter Mrs H J Blodgett. Funeral in New London conducted by Masons. prayers at home at 8 49 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Rowe
Columbus Square
Mr. Rowe
E. RB. Rowe & Son
New England Railroad
Utica
N. Y
Georgia
Edward
New London
Conn
Boston
New York & New England Railroad
Chauncey
Dorchester
Brainerd Lodge of
Grand Lodge of
Connecticut
Columbian Lodge of
Masons
Boston University Law Alumni Banquet Elects Officers
The twenty third annual reunion and banquet of BU Law Alumni Association was held at Young's Hotel. Austin B. Fletcher presided at the business meeting and was named president with a slate of officers including vice presidents James G. Williams and John V. Kennedy and secretary treasurer Charles Steere. A diverse slate of executive committee members was announced and Judge John J. Kennedy acted as marshal. The event featured a varied menu and speeches by Dean Bennett, General Walker, Attorney General Knowlton and Stephen H. Tyng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University Law School Alumni Association
Young's Hotel
Austin B. Fletcher
James G. Williams
John V. Kennedy
Charles Steere
Elijah George
Teemas H. Tyng
John (. Kennedy
Newton
Stephen H. Tyng
Inq
Boston
Dean Bennett
Law School
Francis A. Walker
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hosea M. Knowlton
Banquets Mark End Of Season In Boston Clubs
The Phillips Brooks Club held its final meeting at the Brunswick with thirty members, featuring speeches by guests Rev. F. W. Tompkins and others. The Boston School Masters' Club banquet followed at the Parker House with thirty five members. The Alumni Association of Boston University Medical School hosted a faculty and graduating class gathering of over eighty, with Dr. George A. Earl presiding and Dr. Frank C. Richardson toastmaster. The Phi Delta Phi Society banquet at the United States Hotel welcomed eighteen graduates, with F. P. Kendall as toastmaster. A ladies night by the Underwriters' Inspectors' Club at the Quincy elected officers led by President F. E. Cabot and George W. Wilson as vice-president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks Club
Brunswick
W. E. C. Smith
C. A. Ruggles
F. W. Tompkins
Providence
Henry S. Nash
Cambridge
Francis B. Sears
Clarence B. Ashenden
Boston School Masters’ Club
Parker House
J. M. Dill
Andrews School
James A. Page
Dwight School
Alumni Association
Boston University Medical School
George A. Earl
Frank CC. Richardson
C. H. Rogers
A. W. de Goodliz
L. H. Lanier
Underwriters Inspectors’ Club
Inspector’s Department
Boston Board of Fire Underwriters
Quincy
George W. Wilson
F. E. Cabot
William P. Bryant
Arthur Blake
Alumni Dinner at Leavy School Reunion in Young’s Hotel
The Leavy School held its annual reunion and banquet at Young’s Hotel last evening with about fifty attendees. O. W. Hetcher presided as judges Bennett and Kennedy and Mr. J. L. Walker of New York were among the guests. Only informal speeches were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Leavy School
Young's Hotel
O. W. Hetcher
Bennett and Kennedy
J. L. Walker
New York
Fourth of July Orator Fitzgerald Chosen by City
Congressman John F Fitzgerald has been selected by Mayor Quincy as the city’s fourth of July orator and has accepted the honor. He declined a similar invitation in New York and will become the youngest and one of the city’s eminent orators for a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Fitzgerald
Quincy
Tammany Braves
New York
Congressman Blitzgerald
North End
June Weddings In Beverly Tie Palfrey And Allan
Miss Annie Palfrey and J Bryce Allan wed in Beverly with 400 guests at a courthouse breakfast. Illness kept the bride at home as ministers, ushers, and family attended the ceremony at St Peter's Episcopal Church. The couple will reside at 16 Oakes Street Everett after a brief wedding tour.
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Beverly
Annie Palfrey
J. Bryce Allan
James Parker
Guy Norman
C. F. Sprague
George Norman
Andrew Allan
H. A. Allan
H. D. Burnham
F. H. Prince
Frank Seabury
Bryce Allan
Pretty Dorchester Wedding At St Peter’s Church Dorchester
William L Glavin of South Boston and Elizabeth Hayes of Dorchester wed at St Peter's Church Dorchester in a private ceremony. Rev Peter Rowan officiated and Father Ronan conferred papal blessing via Very Rev William O Connell. Bride wore duchess satin gown with bouquet. sister Mamie Hayes attended. Best man J A Ryan. Reception at 23 Westville Street, couple to reside in Dorchester after extended tour.
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St. Peter’s Church
Dorchester
William L. Glavin
South Boston
Elizabeth Hayes
Peter Rowan
Ronan
William O’connell
American College At
Rome
Mamie Hayes
Catherine Mermet
J. A. Ryan
Westville Street
Grace Niles Weds Dr. Charles Henderson in Essex County
June 2 at the Niles home in Henderson Niles wedding unites Grace daughter of William H Niles leading Essex County attorney with Dr Charles Russell Henderson of Reading. Ceremony by Rev James M Pullman in Atlantic and Ocean streets, best man Walter P Henderson, bridesmaids Mabel Peach and Florence Aldrich, maid of honor Ethel Niles. Reception hosts guests from Concord Boston Reading Wakefield Brookline Chelsea. Couple to reside in Reading after touring.
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Walter P Henderson
Mabel Adelaide Peach
Peach
Eighth Regiment
Llorence M. Aldrich
Judge Aldrich
United States District Court
Ethel Niles
Concord
N. H
Boston
Reading
Wakefield
Brookline
Chelsea
Henderson
Lamson Gowen Agatine Wed in Everett Church
Agatine Gowen daughter of Coun cilman Charles M Gowen married Fred J Lam son of Boston last evening at Broadway Congregational Church Everett. Rev Amos P Patten officiated with maid of honor Carrie Kimball Ipswich and bridal party including sisters, bridesmaids Maud Alice Otis Elsie Balfour Grace Dearborn Maud Thurston. Best man James Damon Ipswich ushers Willis Gowen Edgar Cook George Lord and Dr A H Ward Leominster. Bride wore white brocaded satin with beaded lace and lilies of the valley bouquet. Reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatine Gowen
Charles M. Gowen
Fred J. Lamson
Boston
Broadway Congregational Church
Everett
Amos P. Patten
Carrie Kimball
Ipswich
Mildred Gowen
Maud Alice Otis
Elsie Balfour
Grace Dearborn
Maud Thurston
James Damon
Willis Gowen
Edgar Cook
George Lord
A. H. Ward
Leominster
Prince of Wales Guest at Cliveden on Thames Excursion
The Prince of Wales visited Cliveden in New York summer weather and sailed the Thames by electric launch after lunch. The visit, described as the highest social distinction, is linked to an arranged match involving an American widow and Cliveden’s owner, with speculation of a formal engagement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prince of Wales
W. W. Astor
Cliveden
Thames
Astor
London
Much Wanted Man Pristifacoma Said to Hide in City
Police report a Brooklyn alert that Antonio Pristifacoma, alleged killer of Serrio the barber in Brooklyn, is believed in this city after being seen on a Fall River line steamer. A Mafia member who traveled with him is thought to be in New York. Despite sightings at Hotel Italy and in North End venues, officers have found no trace of him.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Antonio Pristifacoma
Alteged
Serrio
New York
Boston
Metropolis
Pristifaccoma
Italy
Station 1
North End
Death of Eggleston Tied to Heart Disease in New Hampshire Case
In Woodsville New Hampshire on June 2 a preliminary hearing was not held for John Evans Jr charged with assaulting Joseph Eggleston at Newbury four Corners that led to Eggleston's death. The case will go before a Chelsea Vermont grand jury. witnesses and autopsy doctors Mrs Lee and Eastman have traveled to Chelsea. Investigators suggest heart disease, not the fight, caused Eggleston's death.
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Woodsville
N. H
John Evans, Jr
Joseph Eggleston
Newbury Four Corners
Eggleston
Hyde
Strafford
Wells River
Chelsea
Johnson
Man Unconscious After Alleged Poison Attempt in Concord
Walter Gage a 55 year old brakeman called on James Chase West street and was left alone. He collapsed unconscious. doctors diagnosed attempted poisoning but no toxic bottle found. Gage previously tried to cut his throat years ago. he is unmarried and remained in hospital past midnight with poor prognosis.
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Concord
N. H
Walter Gage
Rank Chase
Concord & Claremont
West Street
Mr. Gage
Funeral for Hobbs Murderer Held at Old Orchard Home
The body of Howard Hobbs, who killed Fred W. Millken at Wood Island yesterday and then killed himself, arrived by boat today and will be buried at his parents' home in Old Orchard Maine. The funeral is set for the family residence.
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Old Orchard
Howard Hobbs
Fred W. Millken
Wood Island
Provincetown Celebration Planned for July 14 At Memorial Tablet
Provincetown on June 2 plans an SS near the memorial tablet on July 14 with a large state gathering. Dignitaries from the town and former officials are expected, including the acting Governor, the Attorney General, and other distinguished guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Redistricting Bill Faces Amendments in Boston Senate
The Senate debated a congressional redistricting bill with Ward 13 shifts between districts and an amendment to reassign wards. Senator McMorrow opposed the changes, warning of political motives, while the Sanger committee report on alleged bribery was accepted after a suspension of rules. The House advanced several measures including a new Aldermanic plan and the Massachusetts Maritime Canal Company bill.
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Corbett
Charlestown
David K. Shaw
Sanger
McMorrow
Fort Point Channel
Ward 13
Tenth
South
Boston
Lawrence
Senate
South Boston
Sprague
Senator Wellman
Sanger Investigation Committee
Sullivan
Massachusetts Maritime Canal Company
Committee On Ways and Means
Metropolitan Park Commission
Somerville
Lynn
Medford
Republican League Holds Pawtucket Convention
The Rhode Island State Republican League met in Pawtucket with 23 organizations represented. Five new clubs were admitted after committee action. the Fred Douglass Club faced internal conflict before being admitted. President Henry F. Tiepke urged a national volunteer Republican force, praised protection, and called for silver use with gold parity, plus a proactive foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. L
State Republican League of
Rhode Island
Fred Douglass Club
League
Henry F. Tiepke
National Republican Committee
St. Louis
City Council Adjusts Fourth of July Plans in Newport
Newport Rhode Island June 2 The City Council appropriated 200 for a Fourth of July celebration on the 4th but changed plans to the earlier date. They also allotted 1250 for improving Coddington burial ground sheltering Governors Coddington and Bull and other early Rhode Island leaders. Preparatory steps were taken for a boulevard in the northern city and fire protection for summer residence areas.
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Newport
R. I
Coddington
William Coddington
Island of
Rhode Island
H. Bull
Women Against the Gap in Temperance Movement Meeting
In London Lady Henry Somer, head of the British Women's Temperance Association, thanks the American White Ribbon women for inviting Miss Frances Willard to England for the summer. Willard, greeted warmly, says temperance growth and the Christian gospel progress together as she hints at a world tour by sections and renewed global appeals.
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London
Henry Somerset
British Women’s Temperance Association
Queen’s Hall
White Ribbon Women
America
Miss Willard
England
Australa
East
Europe
Agnes Weston
Frances Willard
Poor Coast Defences Warning From Senate Leader
New York reports quote Senator Squire chairing a congressional coast defences committee. He says the forthcoming verdict shows shameful conditions and calls for strong land fortifications to shield commerce, arguing ships cannot cover all points and independence requires robust coastal defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Squire
Congress
Hull Appropriations Set at Special Town Meeting
A special town meeting in Hull approved funding for the Nan tasket library at 50 dollars and the Main street sewer outlet at 25 dollars. Police salaries were set with the chief at 125 dollars per month and patrolmen at 100 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Nantasket
Main Street
Boston and Albany Time Tables and Through Service
Rail timetable notice details through cars and sleeping cars for Boston to Albany Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and New York routes. Lists departure times from Boston, dining and drawing room cars, and connections via Springfield and Michigan Central routes. Includes contact points at Washington Street and Kneeland Street offices and identifies A. S. Hanson as General Passenger Agent.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston
Albany
Wagner
Chicago
L. Ss
Utica
Michigan Central R. Rd
Cincinnati
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
NEW York Limited
Washington St
Kneeland St
A. S. Hanson
Montreal
Marere Aeach
Catin
Fitchburg
Tor
Washington Street
Union Station
Causeway Street
J. R. Watson
Abbe Provincetown
Chatham
Hyannis
Hia
Leominster
Clinton
Old State Blouse
Park Square
Vatter
Kneeland Street
Tall River
L. H. Palmer
Old State
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D. Osgood
University Notes
Father M’call
Commons
E. B. Rowe
Boston University Law School Boys’ Jolly Time
J. F. Fitzgerald
Niles
Lamson
Gowen
Qur English
Hobbs
Legislative Action
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