Ellen Casey Identified as A Irish Immigrant Found Dead in New York
Ellen Casey, an Irish immigrant known in Chinatown, was identified as the woman found dead in a room at the United States Hotel. The Post confirms her identity, notes a Boston life of wine and song, and that her body lies in the Lagrange street morgue awaiting relatives for burial. connections are traced to Malden and Ireland.
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United States
Ellen Casey
Ireland
Boston
Lagrange Street
Hong Sing
Low
County transfers ruled illegal under statute Yet officials resist
A legislative committee found that 1895 transfers of county funds to cover court house and highway expenses violated law by failing to state required reasons. Commissioners resisted inquiry, withholding accounts and documents, while contractors resisted disclosure of books.
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Court House
House
Identity of Lillie Casey Confirmed by Boston Readers
Essex street sources and Post reporters identified the dead girl as Ellen Casey known as Lillie or Alice, linking her to a Cambridge Street office, Fall River visits, and a New York waiter brother Daniel J. Casey. Friends and relatives debate whether death was accidental or self harmed, with coroner’s ruling pending.
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Essex Street
2 Post
Alice
Lillie Casey
Cummings
Cambridge Street
New York
Fall River
Rosie
Lillie
Post
Falmouth
Morning Post
Miss Casey
Patrick Sullivan
Brigtton Street
Undertaking Rooms
Ellen Casey
Brighton Street
America
Donahue Endorsed for Postmaster in Haverhill
B J Donahue received unanimous endorsement from the Democratic city committee of Haverhill for the postmaster position at a meeting held this evening June 4 in the city.
Toronto Tops Buffalo for third straight win
Toronto, Ont., June 4. Toronto defeated Buffalo 4 to 2 to extend their win streak to three over the Bisons. Staley outpitched Wadsworth as Toronto got better support from defense. Attendance was listed at 1000. Hits: Toronto 10, Buffalo 6. Errors: Toronto 5, Buffalo 2. Batteries: Staley and Casey for Toronto, Wadsworth and Smith for Buffalo.
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Toronto
Ont
Buffalo
Staley
Wadsworth
Bisons
Casey
Smith
County commissioners under fire for court house overcharges
A legislative committee found rampant fraud and inflated profits in court house contracting. It cites destroyed books and concealed records, notes 140 percent contractor gains, and states the current chair and Bowen bear primary responsibility while Blanchard is cleared. It urges further court action and systemic county reforms.
Expressions Across the Land On Free Silver
A survey of opinions from chamber of commerce leaders and officials nationwide shows mixed views on free silver coinage. Some analysts warn it could ruin the country or cripple parties, while others foresee growing support in several states and regions including Michigan, California, and Idaho.
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Cassius M. Paine
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
New York World
Frederick Pabst
Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaukee
R. B. Archibald
Board of Trade
Jacksonville
Fla
L. R. Powelson
Merchants’ Exchange
Memphis
George V. Courts
Chamber of Commerce
Galveston
Tex
A. C. Danner
Mobile
Ala
R. E. Talpey
Kansas City Board of Trade
George Ainslie
Boise City
Idaho
Do. A. Walker
Helena
Montana
Frederick Mofit
Tacoma
Chicago
Charles H. Dodd
Portland
Ore
Hugh Craig
San Francisco
California
Henry Howard Cushing
Toledo
W. J. Shaw
Board of Trade and Transportation
Cincinnati
Ohio
Eugene Howell
Nevada
D. G. Purse
Savannah
J. S. Gordon
Indianapolis
Ind
Maine Populists Clash Over Chase At Auburn Convention
At Auburn Maine on June 4 the Maine Populist convention witnessed a heated clash between Solon Chase supporters and anti-Chase factions. Delegates began nominating from the floor for the national Populist convention, while a push to count votes stalled as Chase declared he would not be canvassed. George O Fall of Topsham was elected to replace Chase, and a state committee plus delegates were chosen. A resolution favored ending state liquor sale profits as a solution to the rum question.
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Lewiston
Auburn
Solon Chase
Chase
John M. Todd
Portland
J. F. Campion
Democratic State Convention in Staunton Adopts Gold Delegates
In Staunton Virginia June 4 the Democratic State convention opened with John Bell Bigger as temporary chairman. Delegates from ten districts chose their Chicago delegates, with the second district carried for gold. Daniel chaired the credentials committee and a strong free silver platform is anticipated.
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Staunton
Columbian Hall
J. T. Ellyson
John Bell Bigger
Bigger
Daniel
Lynchburg
Chicago
John W. Daniel
W. A. Jones
Hoge Tyler
W. B. McIlwaine
First Populist Elected to Oregon House in Northwest
Portland June 4 Oregon elected its first Populist member of the Pacific Northwest lower house. C O Vanderburg a Marshfield merchant won in the first district by 170 votes. Martin Quinn born in Pittsfield Mass 1856 now drives for a laundry in Portland and won in the second district. Legislative outlook shows Democrats 10 Populists 11 Republicans 63 with 16 doubtful. If Senator John H Mitchell can rally support further results may shift.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
C. O. Vanderburg
Marshfield
Coos County
Martin Quinn
Quinn
Pittsfield
Mass
John H. Mitchell
McKinley backs free silver stance in New York letter
In June 1896 New York reports William McKinley replying to a Farmers' Alliance inquiry. He states opposition to trusts and rail discrimination, supports regulation, favors equal use of silver and gold, and for lands held by aliens to be restricted. He notes he has not seen the letter but will answer questions.
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New York
William McKinley
Stark County Farmers’ Alliance
M‘llersburg
Farmers’ Aliance
United States
Reid Visits McKinley in Canton Report
Whitelaw Reid arrived in Canton on June 4 and spent the afternoon with Major McKinley. He declined to reveal the interview’s purpose and noted he had met Mark Hanna in Cleveland. Reid said the main issue is for voters to decide, and believed the public now realizes they erred in destroying the McKinley bill.
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Canton
Whitelaw Reid
Major MacKinley
Reid
Mark Hanna
Cleveland
Blackburn for President Endorsed by Democratic Convention
In Lexington Kentucky on June 4 the Democratic convention demanded free and unlimited coinage of both gold and silver at 16 to 1 and endorsed Senator Blackburn for President.
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Lexington
Blackburn
State Democratic convention backs free coinage plank
Jamestown South Dakota June 4 The State Democratic convention elected delegates to Chicago instructed to vote for a plank favoring free coinage of both gold and silver at 16 to 1.
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Jamestown
S. D
Chicago
Enforcers Plan Eight Hour Day For Cities With Nine Hour Workday
Steamfitters and Helpers convention reassembled after a harbor trip to push enforcement of an eight hour system in cities with a nine hour workday. Officers elected include Martin Moore of St. Louis as president and George W. Carruth of Boston as first vice president. Delegates appointed include Hanky and Flynn. The convention endorsed the Cigarmakers blue label and a talk by C S U president O Sullivan was arranged. A next convention site will be chosen today. Theatrical Mechanics delegates visited rival unions over Bijou dispute and stage employees strike support was pledged. Boiler Makers elected Murray and McDonnell to the national convention in Cleveland starting June 8.
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Wells Memorial
Martin Moore
St. Louis
George W. Carruth
Boston
W. B. James
Worcester
James Mason
Cleveland
E. F. Cleveland
New York
W. Jellison
James Daley
Chicago
James. Hayam
Buffalo
F. C. Brown
M. J. McGrath
Detroit
Robert A. Sparks
Washington
Ww. F. Hanky
Bernard Flynn
M. Clary
Cigarmakers’ Union
O'Sullivan
Bijou
Boiler Makers
Patrick R. Murray
Richard McDonnell
Fleetwood Park Races Mark Win and Controversy
At Fleetwood Park on June 4 the third day of the spring meeting produced close finishes in the 2:12 class with Valleau beating Berkshire Courier after a controversial judge’s decision. Valleau owner Butler secured another win while Berkshire Courier faced a disputed heat. Mystery, driven by E R Bowne for John H Shults y the Brooklyn magnate, won the 9:21 trotting heat, finishing three miles under 2 20.
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New York
Fleetwood Park
Butler
The
Driving Club of
Baron Crisp
Stellion Valleau
Berkshire Courier
Valleau
Miller
Madison Chief
E.R. Bowne
Mystery
John H. Shultsy
Millionaire Horse Breeder
Brooklyn
Bicycle Accidents Hit City Last Night Injuries Reported
A series of bicycle incidents occurred across Charlestown Chelsea East Boston last night. Eight year old Mary J Lyons of Bow street Charlestown was knocked down on Bow and Front streets by an unknown rider and bruised. Dennis Reagan aged 50 of Watts street Chelsea and Augustus Quigley 10 of Bennington street East Boston were thrown when their bikes collided on Bennington street injuring Quigley. Frank R Purdy 15 of Model place East Boston collided with Thomas Fielding 25 of Havre street on Marion street. both were thrown and Fielding cut on the forehead while Purdy was unconscious briefly before recovering with Dr Strong attending.
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Mary J. Lyons
Bow Street
Charlestown
Front Street
Dennis Reagan
Watts Street
Chelsea
Augustus Quigley
Bennington Street
East Boston
Quigley
Frank R. Purdy
No. 1
Model Place
Marion Street
Thomas Fielding
Havre Street
Fielding
Purdy
Brewery Fire at Boylston Plant Damages Jamaica Plain Facility
A morning blaze at the Boylston Brewery on the corner of Bismark and Germania streets Jamaica Plain damaged the five story complex. Flames from the boiler room spread to the roof as fire crews fought to confine the blaze near nearby homes. Owned by Haffenreffer Co. the plant valued about 1 million dollars sustained losses likely over 100 thousand with cause undetermined and hundreds gathered to watch.
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Boylston
Bismark
Germania Streets
Jamaica Plain
Haffenreffer & Co
Silver Jubilee at St Patrick's Brockton for Father Edward L McClure
A large Brockton congregation honors Father Edward L McClure on the twenty Fifth anniversary of his ordination at St Patrick's Church. A solemn high mass, an elaborate musical program, and a parish banquet followed with gifts from parishioners and local youth.
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Brockton
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Edward L. McClure
Father McClure
F. J. Glynn
Melrose
J. J. Kelly
Holbrook
Father Keating
Father Glynn
Ralph Russel Littlefield
St. Cecelia Chorus
Boston
Merton S. Gurney
Gertrude Maguire
Rockland
Rosewig
Agnius Deifron
James Moran
Mary Coughlin
Joseph Murphy
Thomas Hardy
Verdict Upholds Will in Ed ward Young Contest
In Dedham on June 4 the Norfolk Supreme Judicial Court ruled Edward Young was sound minded when he made his will and that the codicil was illegally procured. The will stands and the codicil is broken, affecting Herbert G. Stiles who would receive $1000 and no monthly payments until Mrs. Stills died. The case may be appealed on exceptions raised by Emma Young and Maria L. Young.
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Dedham
Edward Young
Norfolk
Herbert G. Stiles
Stills
Emma Young
Maria L. Young
DOUGLASS 1$ FROM LYNN AT FRAMINGHAM
June 4. A H Ordway says Frank M Douglass held in Lewiston Me for inquest into Mrs A T Dwellys death does not belong in South Framingham. Douglass resided in Lynn and only worked as an agent selling chairs at the Boston end of A H Ordway & Co.
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South Framingham
A. H. Ordway
A. H. Ordway & Co
Frank M. Douglass
LeWiston
A. T. Dwelly
Lynn
Boston
Lillian Ashley Sues “Lucky” Baldwin for 75000 Damages
In San Francisco on June 4, the case of Lillian Ashley formerly of Boston against millionaire horseman “Lucky” E. J. Baldwin for 75000 damages for betrayal closed. Defense attorney Highton described the suit as a deep laid black mail plot.
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San Francisco
Lillian Ashley
Boston
E. J. Baldwin
Highton
Women Admitted as Members of Mass Eclectic Medical Society
The thirty sixth annual meeting at Hotel Thorndike voted unanimously to admit women as members under the same conditions as men, marking a historic inclusion in the Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society.
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The
Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society
Thorndike
House Sends Free Transfer Bill to Senate for Vote
The House passed a free transfer bill with practical unanimity and sent it to the Senate. It faces duty today as West End Senators consider whether to block the measure.
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West End
Baltimore's Free Transfer Receipts Rise But Proportion Unknown
Special telegram to the Post quotes William A. House vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Traction Company. He says receipts have risen materially over the past two years due to purchases and track extensions but cannot determine what share, if any, comes from the free transfer system. He notes uncertainty about the impact of free transfers.
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House
The
Baltimore Traction Company
Detroit Interurban Line Promotes Rail Ride
The Rapid Railway Company of Detroit invites riders to experience its line from Mt. Clemens to Detroit. They describe their interurban trolley as the best equipped and fastest in the world and urge the public to come and take a ride. June 4 by Detroit company authorities.
Satisfactory Results From Transfers Mentioned
This terse note cites John N. Partridge as president of Brooklyn City and Newton railroad. It records satisfactory results from transfers occurring at an unspecified time and location, dated Brooklyn June 4 with a suburban road context and a single transfer requirement.
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Brooklyn City
Newton
Senate Aims To Pass Free Transfer Bill Again
The Senate prepares to act on the free transfer measure after the House gave the Rourke bill its readings and sent it to the Senate. Bates proposed an amendment offering cash fare passengers a check, adopted without debate, as the bill moved toward engrossment. Supporters expect broad Senate backing with several key members signaling approval after recent votes.
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House
Senate
Rourke
Bates
General Court
Police Chiefs Banquet Ends Season Dinner Held in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Club held its last meeting and dinner at Young's last evening. Eighteen members attended the closing event presided by Superintendent Benjamin P. Eldridge. Speakers Chief McKay of Hyde Park and City Marshal Hart of Salem discussed Police Government. Sessions resume in November.
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Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Club
Young
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