Closing days and McCarthy aldermanic bill in Senate
Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott signed the South Boston Strandway bill yester day. The Senate considered the McCarthy aldermanic bill with district nomination and at large election debates and amendments from Lomasney Corbett and Quinn. Amendments were followed by a listless session and adjournment, with other measures advancing, including the State House repairs and Memorial Hall finish funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McCarthy
Lomasney
Suffolk
Corbett
Sprague
House
Hutchinson
Quinn
State House
Clarke
Long
William Endicott
Memorial Hall
Evans
Cambridge
Boston
Hivan
Meyer
Gallivan
Ward 13
Ninth
Light
Hyde Park
Bates
Veto Sustained in Massachusetts Pipe Line Debate
The Massachusetts House votes 54 to 121 against laying the veto on the table as it considers the Pipe Line Company bill. Leaders trade charges over gas monopolies and cheap gas, with legislators arguing over postponing action and influence from opposing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Pipe Line Company
Dickinson
Cambridge
Senate
House
J. H. Mellen
Worcester
Francis
New Bedford
Gauss
Moriarty
Mellen
Friends of
George of
Haverhill
Whitney
Matthews
Wolcott signs South Boston strandway bill and assigns contract
Lieutenant Governor Wolcott yesterday signed the South Boston strandway bill and awarded the gea wall and grading contract from Q to O streets. Jones and Meehan bid $117,000, the lowest of twelve proposals, and will start work promptly. The South Boston Yacht Club will relocate near O Street this season to avoid strandway interference.
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Wolcott
South Boston
O Streets
Jones & Meehan
Meehan
South Boston Yacht Club
Q Street
Boston Yacht
Dominion Coal Co Annual Meeting Sets New Board and Stock
Dominion Coal Company re elected old directors and added Hon. Daniel MacKeen as second vice president after the annual meeting. Operations for the year ending Feb 29 showed a 135,633 ton output drop but an $18,214 surplus, with $410,033 total coal and transportation profit. The outlook for 1896 is favorable with contracts in place and US business expected to rise. Bills payable of $523,000 to cover construction and supplies prompt issuance of $500,000 in preferred stock at $91 per share with option for shareholders to buy one preferred share per 33 held by June 15, 1896.
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Dominion Coal Company (Limited
Daniel MacKeen
MacKeen
United States
New England
Dominion Coal Company
Tremont Temple Jubilant Welcome for Booth Tucker Visit
Staff Captain Parker led a rousing service at Tremont Temple as Commissioner and Mrs Booth Tucker received a festive, singing reception. They sang in an Indian tongue and spoke of salvation, while the Jubilee Band provided drums and brass. Promotions announced elevated ten soldiers to ensign, with Parker and Marshall named majors.
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Parker
Tremont Temple
Salvation Warriors
Jubilee Band
Tucker
Salvation Army
Steve Brodie
New York
India
Booth
Ensign
Marshall
Maine
New Hampshire
Corbett’s Night at City Democratic Committee Convention
The newly elected city Democratic committee meets tonight at Bumstead Hall to organize for the year and elect a successor to President Donovan. Senator Corbett is the favorite after caucuses, though Hayes backers claim broad support. A large turnout is anticipated.
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Democratic City Committee
Bumstead Hall
Donovan
Corbett
Hayes
Daly Reaches Labor Settlement with Building Trades Council
A May 28 1896 certificate reports friendly relations resumed between P J Daly and organized labor. Daly agrees to hire only union men with council cards for repairs and fittings, use union cigars, print in union shops with Allied Printing Trades label, remove nonunion signs, employ union waiters, and publicize the reconciliation. E J Ryan president G M Guntner business agent signatories.
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Building Trades Council
P. J. Daly
Allied
Harrison Avenue
Washington Street
Organized Labor
E. J. Ryan
G. M. Guntner
Wedded in Silence at Quaker Meeting House New York
Miss Melle Stanley Titus and Mr. Edgar S. Werner wed in a quiet Quaker ceremony at Fifteenth Street Friends Meeting House. After a five minute silence prayers were offered, then civil vows at City Hall by Mayor Strong. Mrs. Werner, first woman admitted to New York bar, graduated top of her class at the University of the City of New York in 1891. Mr. Werner edits Werner's Magazine.
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New York
Melle Stanley
Edgar S. Werner
Friends’ Meeting House
Fifteenth Street
Samuel Haines
Werner
Heavenly
Melle Stanley Etta Ttus
Miller
George S. Titus
Strong
University of the City of New York
Bloodshed in Crete Turmoil in Crete and Constantinople
A Greek insurgent force repelled a Turkish detachment sent to Vamos Crete to seize war material, killing most of the unit and only two escaping. In Constantinople the Crete unrest leads to mass arrests, including 173 military college students, with over 1500 Moslems detained.
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Berlin
Athens
Vamos
Crete
Constantinople
Military College
Madrid Duel Crisis After General Campos Letter
In Madrid June 4 the sensational attempted duel between Generals Martinez Campos and Borrero unfolds. The Imperial prints Borrero's letter to Campos that sparked the quarrel, ending with a threat of punishment if Borrero refuses to withdraw. Ministers seek to calm the matter and avert court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Martinez Campos
Borrero
Imperial
Campos
Cuba
Providence man seeks redress from British consul for jail confinement
Luke O'Connor of Providence petitions the British consul in New York for compensation after being jailed for twenty six and one half hours without trial in Rockville Conn. He was arrested Memorial Day eve on a drunkenness charge. O'Connor asserts citizenship of Blackburn England and seeks monetary redress.
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Rockville
Conn
Luke O’connor
Providence
New York
O'Connor
Blackburn
England
Veteran finds relief with Deans Kidney Pills after war and years of pain
Mr Harry Clark, a Seventeenth Connecticut Volunteer veteran, suffered kidney and back trouble for five years after war wounds at Gettysburg. He spent over $500 on medicines, then used four boxes of Deans Kidney Pills. Within days his symptoms eased, catheter use ended, and he regained strength. He urges others to try the remedy, available at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clark
Upton Street
Dean
Burwell
Park Square
Boylston Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Monument group to John Boyle O'Reilly unveiled in New York
The Henry Bonnard Bronze Company showed a three figure monument intended for Boston in honor of John Boyle O'Reilly. Erin leans with a wreath of shamrock and laurel, a lyre bearing poet figure, and a stern patriot soldier form a pyramidal, balanced composition.
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New York
Boston
John Boyle O’reilly
Henry Bonnard Bronze Company
West Sixteenth Street
Erin
Musicians Vexed at New England Conservatory Leadership
A petition to President Richard H. Dana of the board of trustees accuses Director Faelten of mismanaging the New England Conservatory. Twenty-one American teachers have left or been forced out as he hires sixteen foreigners and seven Americans, fueling long standing discontent and demands for change. Signers include Percy Goetschius, J. D. Buckingham, Louise Leimer, F. A. Porter, C. E. McLaughlin, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Conservatory of Music
Faelten
Richard H. Dana
Board of Trustees
Percy Goetschius
J. D. Buckngham
E. Mahr
B. Cutter
F. E. Morse
Charles Dennee
H. Hartmann
Carl Stasny
Louise Lei
MUST PAY HER BOARD
Judge Dewey in Municipal Court awarded Jennie M. Goldsmith the plaintiff 69.42 for board provided for the defendant Edgar H. Sprague and his wife from January 9 to February 29 18 percent. Sprague had been an applicant before the police commissioners for a liquor license for a Washington street store and his wife opposed his license bid.
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Dewey
Jennie M. Goldsmith
Edgar H. Sprague
Sprague
Washington Street
City paving rules issued for districts and materials
Superintendent Wells of the street department issued a circular to corporations outlining paving requirements. In the three city districts, all work north of Dover and Berkeley streets must use pitch joints and a concrete base when permits call for it. South of Dover Berkeley, gravel is required, with gravel also used north of Massachusetts Avenue. changes align with permit conditions.
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Wells
Dover
Berkeley Streets
Massachusetts Avenue
Man Charged With Possessing Narcotics Held in Custody
A man identified as Bartlett was held by United States Commissioner Fiske after being charged with possessing phenacetine and sulphonal. He argued he paid the proper duties and asserted his actions were part of a legitimate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew J. Bartlett
Aca McCauley
Trask
Con Vision
United States Commission
Tp Fiske
Tyes- Bartlett
Congressional Deficiency Bill Provisions and Senate Actions
The House finalizes the general deficiency bill with an increased customs revenue collection budget and a $139.7 million claims payment. Murray-Elliott election dispute ends with Murray sworn in. Senate passes the filled cheese bill and Indian appropriation conference, and approves a fur seal science grant of $5,000. Immigration bill efforts falter amid Democratic obstruction.
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Washington
Cannon
Rep
Ill
Ford’s Theatre
Treasury
Congress
Senate
House
Murray
Elliott
Yeas
Hale
Morrill
Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Pribyloff
Behring Sea
Lodge
Is She In Boston Emily Houseman Missing In New York
Emily Houseman 20, last seen in New York at 424 West Fifty-ninth Street, may have gone to Boston after a letter dated Gloucester May 27. Her father Philip Houseman seeks her. police report no inquiries and no trace found.
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Emily Houseman
West Fifty-ninth Street
New York
Boston
Gloucester
Philip Houseman
Marshal. Parsons
Eldredge
Post
Miss Houseman
Holmes
Ladies’ Home Journal
Philadelphia
Floral Display At Horticultural Hall Enthralls Crowds
A great rhododendron show at Horticultural Hall drew noon crowds who marveled at the displays. Michael H Walsh head gardener for the Fay estate showcased an elaborate arrangement. Notable entries came from William Thatcher for Mrs John L Gardner and James Comley with other contributors including Mrs P D Richards Mrs E M Gill Dr C G Weld and the Misses Doran. A strong fruit and vegetable display featured Comley and others like Warren Heustis Son W Craig Norris Comley Arthur F Coolidge and John L Gardner. The exhibit closes tonight.
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Horticultural Hall
Michael H. Walsh
Joseph S. Fay
Wood's Hall
William Thatcher
John L. Gardner
James Comley
P. D. Richards
E. M. Gill
H. R. Kinney
Mary T. Goddard
J. T.lyons
Lowell archdeaconry meets at St Stephen’s Lynn
The Lowell archdeaconry of the Massachusetts Episcopal diocese held its semi annual meeting in St Stephen's Church Lynn. Bishop Lawrence presided at the business session with routine re-elections of J W Hyde secretary and other officers. Denman Blanchard of Lynn was elected treasurer.
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Robert H. Gardner
Board of Missions
George S. Shinn
Newton
James H. van Buren
Lynn
Charles G. Saunders
Lawrence
J. W. Bird
Auburndale
Denman Blanchard
Will probate sought for second will in Middlesex
Charles H. Blanchard died in Lexington on April 24 leaving a will mislaid by his widow and thirteen children. A second will was offered for probate yesterday in East Cambridge clerk’s office. A hearing occurred but Judge McIntire has not yet entered a decree.
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Charles H. Blanchard
Lexington
Middlesex County
Cambridge
Souvenir Night for The Liberty Bell at Castle Square
Last evening the Huntington avenue toboggan chute opened to invited guests with electric lights and a military band. A souvenir program will be given at the Boston Theatre for attendees of the Liberty Bell performance, featuring Julius Adler’s March of the Regimentals bound as a handsome keepsake.
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Manmtington Avenue
Castle Square
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Julius Adler
Offenbach
Leoncavallo
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Carthy
South Boston Strandway
Executive Council
Edward E. Lyman
Greenfield
New
Franklin County District Court
Francis Barnes
Elizabeth E. Coolidge
School For
James A. Harlow
Wareham
Marion
Mattapoisett
Buzzard’s Bay
Charles Leighton
Ublic
Joseph Breck «& Sons
North Market Street
Dominion Coal CO
Boston Salvationists
Ton Booth
John R. Paxton Hart
John R. Paxon
West Forty-sixth Street
West Presbyterian Church
West Forty-second Street
Easthampton
L. I
Paxton
Noah Webster
Waterbury
John W. Webster
St. Luke's Hospital
John Wilkinson Webster
West Hartford
Hartford
Supreme Court
R. W. Gloag
Annie A. Dwyer
Roxbury
Annie A. McShea
Mary McShea
Frank Monihan
Mercer Street
J.oodbur
Fae Woodbury
John Boyle O'Reilly
The
Servatory
Lowell
Massachusetts
Brooklyn
Salvatore Serio
Vicenzia Trocita
Guiselppe Disosta
Giovanni Ziorda
Antonio Cincotta
Peter Curte
Harry Askin
Steve Brodin
Tremont Theatre
Tremont
Young Ladies’ Athletic Club
Maurice Gray
Europe
Mme
Emma Calve
America
Bowery
Brodie
Askin
Keith’s Theatre
Wilton Lackaye
Marie Wainwright
Charles Frohman
Edgar L. Davenport
de Wolf Hopper
Nella Bergen
Isham
Qctoroons
Howard Atheneum
Austin & Stone
Belle Gordon
Jeems
Palace Theatre
Royal Octoroons
Charley Hunn
Billy Jackson
Nickelodeon
Promenade
Music Hall
Princess Ninetta
Strauss
Suppe
Donna Diana
Reznicek
Mansfield
Ritchard Mansfield
Garrick
Hartford Theological Seminary
Luther H. Gene
Springfield
Mass
Jeremiah Taylor
John KE. Tuttle
Amherst
George HE. Barstow
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Mamie Gilroy
Heerosion
God Souveni
A. Barnet
Hatire Theatre
Vitascope
Keith
Deville
Tle SQ
Rem
IGEO
Chandler
St. Nest
Michael Carre
Leon Bates
Lantern
Pacliacci
Huntington Av
Massachus
E Creat Novell
Itofifs P
Conn Fredericks
Country Club
Salem Cadel Ad
Grounda
Pot
Thayer
Parker House
Brookline
Reservoir
Boston &Albany Railroad
Beacon Street
Eugene Tompkins
Mgr
Liberty Bell
Tremont Row
Stollay
Boston Ball Grounds
Chicago
Appleton & Bassett’s
Connelly
Adams House
Boston Music Hall
Max Ee Aees
GAAEE
Vonauctor
Rved
Howard
Mme, Flower
Melba
Fred J. Ipper
Tom McIntosh
Belle Davis
Palace
Police
Taby
Smu V
BU (Lesque
Adi
Ission
Boston Museum
Fred Miller
Ee Ickelodeo Museum
Hanover St. NJ
Smith & Sherley
Portland
Bay State
Ethel
Inietir Poldia
Pertieee
Williams
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