Fletcher Webster Post Challenges Department Power in G A R
Fletcher Webster Post in Brockton adopts resolutions denouncing Department Commander Deane for claiming absolute authority to suppress post resolutions. The document cites past suppression of 1896 protests over funds used for retiring officers gifts and alleges the department house of lords dominates encampment decisions. Resolutions appeal to department members and posts and call for reconsideration.
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Brockton
Fletcher Webster
Grand Army
Department
Deane
Thomas
House of Lords
Council of Administration of
Judge Delivers Verdict in Boston City Frauds Trial
The trial features Mulvey and Scollans facing seventeen counts of defrauding Boston. Finneran's bail raised to 6000 dollars. Mulvey's 10000. Judge Blodgett presides as Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin prosecutes. Seventeen witnesses sworn. jury selections continue amid cross examinations and tension in the courtroom.
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Mulvey
Finneran
McLaughlin
William Rooney
William Finneran
Supreme Court
Blodgett
O’brien
City of
Boston
Corcoran
Bartlett
Wells
Chaplin
Cigar Makers Union Sues Over Label Use
In Superior Court equity action Thomas F. Tracy of the Cigar makers' Union sues Joseph Bakker to restrain use of a label registered with the State secretary under 1893 statute. Bakker and his men are non union, claim the union is illegal. Case proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Thomas F. Tracy
The
Cigarmakers’ Union
Joseph Bakker
Guide to Pennsylvania Railroad Summer Excursion Routes
In an era of city evacuation the Pennsylvania Railroad issues a handsome guide describing summer excursion routes to popular resorts nationwide. The booklet includes instructive reading, illustrations, and a large map showing the road and its connections for travelers seeking shade and country air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Police Board Finds Two Officers Guilty of Misconduct
General Order No. 435 was read at roll calls last night. Patrolmen John G. Meissner and Daniel F. Dunn of Division 12 are found guilty of conduct unbecoming officers and each fined ten days pay.
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John G. Meissner
Daniel F. Dunn
Division 12
Sewer Work Redirects Harrison Avenue Bus Service
Due to city sewer construction on Harrison avenue between Eustis and Northampton streets, starting today until further notice the Harrison Avenue Milton Union Station line will operate in both directions via Eustis Washington and Dover streets.
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City of
Boston
Harrison Avenue
Eustis
Northampton Streets
Milton-Union Station
Washington
Dover Streets
Funeral Rites Held for Charles H. Andrews at Second Church
Funeral services for Charles H. Andrews are set for noon Friday at the Second Church in Copley Square with Reverend E. A. Horton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Andrews
Copley Square
E. A. Horton
Digestion and Health Claims Promote Dr Pierce Remedy
A promotional piece touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as correcting digestive disorders and preventing consumption and other diseases. It argues good digestion builds health, cites testimonials, and endorses Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a safe cure for constipation sold by druggists.
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Dr. Pierce
C. M. Malette
Ipon
Harris Co
Texas
Pierce
Boston jury convicts Mulrey and Scollans in team contracting scheme
The trial highlights lax bookkeeping by sub foremen in the Boston paving division. Defendants Mulrey and Scollans face multiple counts of obtaining payments via false pretences for teams, with evidence focusing on the missing city reports, bank accounts, and who supplied the teams. Jury verdicts come after detailed instructions and testimony on district foremen duties and payroll practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Quincy
Mullen
Blodgett
Finneran
Mulrey
Mulvey
William Scollans
Scollans
H. W. Chaplin
Mr. Bartlett
Mathew A. Mayhew
Wellington Street
Frederick D. Burns
Holyoke Street
Daniel Gormley
Perkins Street
Francis B. Austin
Bond Street
Charles D. Sanderson
Bunker Hill Street
Joshua G. Beals
J. Richard Mulrey
McLaughlin
Finneran-Mulrey
Boston
Mulrey and Finneran
Brighton
Mr. Wells
John L. Kelly
South Yard
Bartlett
Automatic
How Verdict Was Reached by a Conscientious Jury
Foreman L T Stedman spoke about the deliberations after a lengthy, technical trial. The seven counts in each charge were debated until a unanimous verdict was reached, with the minority yielding only after doubt was removed and all agreed the facts supported guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. L. T. Stedman
Post
Stedman
Wells
Mulvey
Finneran
Senate advances metal schedule on tariff bill amid debates
The Senate, led by Democratic speakers, completed more than half of the metal schedules in the tariff bill. Amendments from Jones and West were largely rejected, with a notable concession lowering the tin plate duty from 14 to 12.5 cents. The session also addressed a South Carolina dispensary inquiry and a Nashua New Hampshire public building appropriation before adjourning in the early evening.
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Washington
Senate
Messrs. Jones
Ark
West
Tillman
S. C
Judiciary Committee
South Carolina
Treasury
Quay
House
Jones
Arkansas
United States
M. Caffery
Dem
Caffery
Bacon
Georgia
North
South
White
California
Tin Plate Association
Chilton
Texas
Platt
Connecticut
California Catarrh Cure touted as a Boston relief
An emphatic yes from Boston residents to a cure for catarrh is claimed. The ad asserts widespread suffering in Boston and suburbs, praises the California Catarrh Cure, and quotes Fred A. Dutton of Stoneham praising its effects after using two bottles. Sold by druggists for 50 cents, three times as much, or a dollar.
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Boston
Wwe
California
Fred A. Dutton
Spring Street
Stoneham
Mass
C. C
Mayor Quincy Sees Mulrey and Finneran Conviction as Protection
Philadelphia June 2 The mayor says the Mulrey and Finneran verdicts show there is law to protect Boston from municipal fraud and theft. He credits Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin and the administration for exposing those who defrauded the city treasury and securing convicted punishment.
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Mulrey and Finneran
Philadelphia
Boston
McLaughlin
Josiah Quincy
Three Delegates Elected by Boston Letter Carriers
Branch 34 of the Boston Letter Carriers held an adjourned meeting at the American House to finalize delegates for the national convention in San Francisco. E. J. Cambridge of Somerville, T. A. Farren of Station A, and F. R. Sweeney of East Boston were chosen.
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Boston
American House
San Francisco
E. J. Cambridge
Somerville
T. A. Farren
Station A
F. R. Sweeney
The American Queen June Issue Attracts Women Readers
Gilchrist & Co. publish The American Queen June number drawing wide interest among women. It features fashion notes on traveling dresses outdoor costumes bathing suits and bicycle attire with many other items plus a storiette and serial story for female readers.
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Gilchrist & Co
New Free Baptist Church Inspires Cambridge Congregation
About 600 people attended the opening exercises at the new Free Baptist church on Howard and Inman streets Cambridge. The society, formed four years ago, has already built two churches.
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Howard and
Inman Streets
Cambridge
Free Baptist
Libel Trial in Salem Proceeds as Donovan Involvement Probed
In Salem Judge Bishop halted the O Sullivan libel case to rule on evidence about political dealings. Testimony linked License Commissioner Donovan to liquor seizures and an associate, with witnesses describing raids and possible property transfers placed in Donovan name to avoid attachment. The defence faced adversity as Moran’s questioning met objections while planning to hear Donovan testify tomorrow.
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Salem
Bishop
John B. Moran
Jere O'Sullivan
Kimball
O’sullivan
Moran
Lawrence
Rutter
Donovan
Curran
McCarthy
Carey
Remick
W. B. McDonald
Havens
Haven
J. J. McDonald
Mr. Donovan
White
Haven’s
Mabel Sellers
Sellers
Lawrence Tribune
Launders
Junkins
Fatal Cat Hunting Tragedy In Quincy
John Brownrigg 22 of Brewer's Corner was fatally struck when neighbor James Fletcher fired a shotgun at a cat. Brownrigg came into range as the shot fired, hitting head and neck. Doctors doubt his survival and Brownrigg leaves a family.
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Quincy
John Brownrigg
Brewer's Corner
James Fletcher
Brownrigg
Canovas Resigns As Spain Faces Cabinet Crisis
Queen regent to hold a cabinet to discuss the crisis after Premier Canovas del Castillo resigns amid Liberal abstention and a clash between Duke of Tetuan and Liberal Senator Comas. Sagasta gains leverage as the situation unfolds with possible ministerial reshuffles and suspending the Cortes debates.
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Madrid
Senhor Canovas del Castillo
Duke of
United States Senate
Marshal Martinez de Campos
Cuba
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Cortes
Philippine Islands
Chamber of Deputies
Duke of Mandao
Paris
Duke of Tetuan
France
Canovas
Senor Sagasta
Woman Struck by Trains in Somerville Crossing
Mrs Catherine Shine 27 of 388 Pitman Street Somerville was fatally injured when crossing Fitchburg railroad at Kent Street near 6 30 PM. She stepped into the path of two approaching trains, was thrown several feet, and carried to Somerville Hospital in serious condition with a head wound.
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Fitchburg
Kent Street
Somerville
Catherine Shine
Pitman Street
Somerville Hospital
United States Officials Meet President Faure in Paris
The United States monetary commissioners Senator Edward O Wolcott Adlai E Stevenson and General Charles Jackson Paine with Ambassador Horace Porter called on President Faure in Paris for a long informative interview about their mission goals.
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Paris
United States Monetary Commissioners
Edward O. Wolcott
Colorado
Adlai E. Stevenson
Ilinois
Charles Jackson Paine
Massachusetts
United States
Horace Porter
Faure
Explosion on Austrian warship Wien kills gunner in Lisbon salute
During a salute in Lisbon an ill closed breach on the Austrian man-of-war Wien exploded. One gunner died and several others were seriously injured as the barbette was destroyed.
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Lisbon
Wien
Terri Fied
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William H. Bartlett
F. Howard Chase
James H. Tucker
Eugene Sheplin
William P.A. Lally
Redmond T. Walsh
George B. Crosby
Herbert W. Burr
Commonwealth
Denis Sullivan
J. William Cordis
William H. EB. Clapp
Nicholas H. Earle
Fred S. McGregory
Dartmouth Street
Campbell Avenue
Revere
Walnut Street
Chelsea
George W. Lord
Hopedale Terrace
Dennis Sullivan
Dudley Street
Judge Blodgett
Smith
M. Tobin
Valuable Railroad Guide
John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Woodbury
Foreman Stedman
Tariff
Senators
NEW Church
Fels & CO
O'Sullivan
London
Times Today
Cathedral of St. George and St. Michael
Grahams Town
Cape Colony
Captain Bushe
Queen’s Bays
Marguerite
Silas Burrows
New Haven, Conn
Hannibal
James T. Lloyd
Lloyd
Tetuan- Comas
American Monetary Commissioners Center
Beecham
Eddy. Refrigerator
EDDY
D. Eddy & Sons
iDorchester Dist
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