Veto fight over veterans bill and East Boston crossings
The Massachusetts Senate debated the veterans' preference bill veto with Mr Durant defending the veto and Mr Sanger opposing. The measure passed over the veto 28 to 7. The East Boston grade crossings abolition bill advanced, while other budget and staffing bills faced House and Senate votes. Vetoes were met with laughter in the House as salaries for officials were debated.
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Middlesex
Maccabe
Suffolk
Darling
Norfolk
Miller
Worcester
Reed
Sanger
Southard
Bristol
Bradtot
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Fuller
Gage
Galloupe
Gilbride
Hutch
Lawrence
Ach
Accabe
McMorrow
Morse
Neill
Niles
Perkins
Ripley Southard
Whitcomb
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Malone
Salisbury
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New York
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Hyde Park
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Melrose
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T. F. Keenan
Geary
Charlestown Street
Vetoes on Salary Bills Mark Govners Stand in Legislature
The Governor returned a set of salary bills to the legislature this afternoon. Both chambers understood the governor would veto each measure increasing salaries. The House appeared to accept his position, though sentiment showed respect for his decision.
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Legislative Branch
Prorogation of Legislature Set for Afternoon Session
The Senate approved an order yesterday and it was adopted in concurrence by the House to prorogue the Legislature this afternoon. Both calendars are nearly cleared with little business remaining. Observers expect closing sessions between 8 AM and 4 PM, with the Governor's Council seated in the House around 3 PM and the prorogation ceremony by the Secretary of State within the next hour.
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Senate
Branch 68
Secretary of State
Worcester Senator to resign for medical board appointment
The Hon. Edwin B. Harvey of Worcester will tender his resignation from the State Senate today. He leaves to join the Board of Registration in Medicine to succeed Dr. Edward J. Forster of Boston, who resigned to become surgeon general after Dr. Burrill stepped down.
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Edwin B. Harvey
Worcester
State Senate
Harvey
Board of Registration In Medicine
Edward J. Forster
Boston
Burrill
Reward for Lynch capture reaches Scotland Yard
State Treasurer Shaw sent a $100 check to Scotland Yard’s head for the capture of John C. Lynch a convict from Charlestown State Prison who escaped on July 8 1892 and was later seized in Whitechapel by Detective Moore Fifty dollars is offered to the Bolton patty known as Stanton for aiding Lynch’s apprehension The total state cost including English detective expenses and travel exceeds $2000
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Shaw
Scotland Yard
London Police Detective Bureau
John C. Lynch
Charlestown
Whitechapel
Moore
Stg
Bolton
Investigation Into Salute Shooting At General Cogswell’s Grave
At 3 pm in the Cadet Armory before Judge Advocate General Champlin an inquiry will probe the shooting of James J. Donohue by militia members during a grave salute for General Cogswell in Salem.
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Gen. Cogswell
Salem
Champlin
James J. Donohue
General Cogswell
Assaulted Woman In Stratford Asks For Mercy
Bridgeport June 4 Miss Elizabeth Lyon Linsley an aged woman beaten by a burglar at her Stratford home last week is very low this afternoon. A reaction set in this morning and her physician has small hopes of her recovery.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Elizabeth Lyon Linsley
Stratford
Gould Sails From Southampton on Atalanta to Copenhagen
The steam yacht Atalanta carried Mr. George Gould from Southampton for Copenhagen today June 4, with the voyage beginning from this port.
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George Gould
Copenhagen
Southampton
Sea Moss Farine Receipts Offers Dessert Use
A grocer advertises Sea Moss Farine as nutritious and economical with a package making 16 quarts for dessert dishes. Each package includes receipts and is available at all grocers.
Trial of Annie Brewer Captivates Ladies Day Audience
Annie Brewer faces a Lynn trial with heavy female interest led by sister Emma Brewer and sister Maggie Burke. Witnesses describe a close range shooting that killed Latimer and left lasting questions about motive and timing as the day ends with the marshal's account of the attack.
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Salem
Annie Brewer
Annie Maude Brewer
Maggie Burke
Miss Brewer
Lynn
Pinkham
Lattimer
Margaret Burke
Annie
Lee
Miss Burke
Edward L. Hunt
Frank
Wells
Morton Pardons Giblin at Sing Sing Prison
Governor Morton pardons Charles Giblin who is serving life for the killing of a baker's wife in New York City during an attempted counterfeit money scheme. The pardon follows strong support from New York and Worcester civic leaders and endorsement by Judge Barrett and the New York district attorney.
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Albany
Morton
Charles Giblin
Sing Sing
New York City
Giblin
New York
Worcester
Mays
Barrett
Unknown man found dead in Phenix building wash room
June 4 report from Saleem states an unidentified man was found dead in a third floor wash room of the Phenix building. Albert Leseieur, a French social club member, entered for water and found the body lying unrecognized. No identifying marks or identification present.
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Saleem
Phenix
Albert Leseieur
Hadley Mission Rooms
Harvard Lacrosse Names New Captain Scott Of Delaware C
W Scott of Delaware C elected captain of the Harvard lacrosse team. He is a sophomore and played first defense on this year's squad. F Outerbridge of New York chosen as manager.
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W. Scott
Delaware
Harvard
Scott
F. Outerbridge
New York
Harvard President Eliot Addresses Prospect Union on Unity
President Eliot of Harvard will address the Prospect Union on the subject of unity within the university. The speech aims to rally members of the university to support shared goals and cohesion.
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Eliot
Harvard
Prospect Union
Count Pile “Grenine
University
Ladies and Mens Suede Gloves and Mousquetaires Lot
Lot items include Ladies 5 Hook and 6 Hook styles in black and colors, 4-Button Suede with laces, 4 Button Prix Seam Pique for bicycle outings, 8-B Suede Mousquetaires in street shades, and Men's Kid Gloves in odd sizes. Remaining prices formerly 760, 1.00 and 1.25.
Trial Begins in Lowell Murder Case with Jury of 12
The Lowell murder trial of Patrick Sulili van Patrick J Foley and Cornelius Nagle opens with a full jury after a contested summons. District Attorney Weir outlines the case and a flight of photographs diagrams and maps is shown to the jury as defense objects. The court adjourns at 3 30 with jurors to visit the crime scene tomorrow.
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Lowell
Patrick Sulilivan
Patrick J. Foley
Cornelius Nagle
Duray
Foster
Weir
Commonwealth
Nagle
Sullivan
Foley
Cushing
James O'Sullivan
Horace Ela
Edward
Milton Moore
Woburn
William W. Pinder
Medford
Wallace W. Savage
Watertown
Benjamin M. Blake
Samuel Patch
Waltham
William 8. Kenneson
Foreman
Hamilton
Patrick Sullivan
Billerica
Messrs
Curran
Sherman
Sails with West Connecticut University bound for convention
A brief note reports a steamer voyage tomorrow carrying passengers bound for a convention. The record mentions the person Albert and the destination as the convention site, with no further details.
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Passeni
A Ja Albert
Little Hattie Stowell In Mystery Assault Case
Neighbors recall Hattie Stowell last seen returning home with an officer after alleged assault by Thomas Costello. Police report Costello bonded on $2000 to await grand jury trial. Hattie reportedly fled and then reappeared, with family worried and seeking guidance from authorities. Local speculation ties Costello to Albany Street gang and a possible past head injury for Hattie.
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Burly Thomas
Costello
Hattie
Allen
Gunnison
White
Jenny Lind Avenue
Somerville
Waltham
Post
Charlestown
Albany
Almshouse
Immense Hummer style sale draws crowds at Summer Street
Immense crowds rush to 91 Summer St for a week long clothing sale closing in 20 days. Retail prices slashed to half, with bargains on men and youths suits, overcoats, pants, and capes from renowned makers.
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Summer St
Melton
Cassimere Panta
Alain Cheviot Stitts
Hawenr
Eressera
Death mystery surrounds Woonsocket case of Miss Mary Johnson
The body of 18 year old Miss Mary E. Johnson was found in a Blackstone Massachusetts mill pond. She had boarded in Blackstone and worked at the Leicester knitting mill in Woonsocket. Authorities consider both accidental sleepwalking and possible intentional self harm. An autopsy was ordered by the Blackstone Selectmen. Relatives, including James Kelley, were present at the scene and medical treatment followed.
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Woonsocket
R. I
Mary E. Johnson
Blackstone
Mass
Leicester
Wendell
Blackstone Selectmen
Bullard
James Kelley
People's Party of Massachusetts Holds Annual Meeting
The People's Party of Massachusetts convened at Tremont street headquarters for an afternoon session and a dinner at New Creighton House attended by about 100 members and families. Speakers included George H. Cary and Ex Mayor Winn, with letters from absentees read by Dr. P P Field. A delegate convention was set for July 17 in Arcade Hall Boston with two delegates per city plus bonuses, and a joint platform talks with Prohibition party were proposed.
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People’s Party of
Massachusetts
Tremont Street
New Creighton House
George H. Cary
Haverhill
P. P. Field
Winn
Malden
M. W. Moray
Boston
E. Gerry Brown
Brockton
A. B. Currier
Prohibition Party
Forest Fires Devastate Maryland County Amid Drought
Forest fires sweep Oakland Maryland area burning thousands of acres of timber and destroying property. A dense smoke haze blankets the city as drought lashes the region and heat rises.
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Oakland
Wilde confined to padded cell at prison
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Oscar Wilde is confined in a padded room amid concerns over his mental state. The Star notes his condition is seriously affected and that medical staff closely supervise him.
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London
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Wilde
Star
Oscar Wilde
Beecham’s Pills for Constipation Advertised Prices
Beecham's pills for constipation priced at 10 cents and 25 cents. A promotion urges readers to obtain the book at their druggist and follow its guidance. The copy notes appeal sales surpassing 6,000,000 bottles.
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Beecham
Olney Pending as Secretary of State Choice
Washington June 4 report that Secretary of State nominee Elbral Olney has not yet been named to succeed Judge Gresham. President Cleveland reportedly holds back final decision while Olney’s status remains uncertain and other indications favor his appointment.
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Washington
Aeral Olney
Judge Gresham
Olney
Cleveland
Mr. Olney
Stranger shoots man aboard train at Westmoreland car
An unknown woman and a man enter a Rochester depot and board the Southwestern Limited. In the Westmoreland palace car a man locks himself in a room, fires two shots, and collapses with a forehead wound. He dies later. he had a Rochester to Bo tickets and whiskey.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Central
Rochester
Southwestern
Lyona
Westmoreland
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lynn
Masa
Perkins Institute Blind Graduates Hold Commencement
Blind graduates of the Perkins Institute for the Blind held a crowded commencement at Poston Theatre. Notable pupils presented features, including diplomas to Miss Alice Maud Bannon, Frederick J. Muldoon, Wilfred Gosselin, and Reuel E. Miller, with remarks urging public financial support for the endowment and new buildings.
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Perkins Institute For the Blind
Poston Theatre
Anagnos
Samuel Eliot
Alexander McKenzie
Alice Maud Bannon
Frederick J. Muldoon
Wilfred Gosselin
Reuel EB. Miller
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