Loyal Legion Convention to Welcome Medal Holders in Boston
Major General Miles will attend the seventh Loyal Legion convention in Boston June 16 to 18. A reception at American House opens the visit, with Boston officials and prominent citizens welcoming medal of honor holders. An excursion on June 17 and a banquet that evening cap the events attended by distinguished military and civic figures.
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General Miles
Army and Navy
Militia of
Massachusetts
Loyal Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Wolcott
Commonwealth
Quincy
Boston
Legion
United States
Priest Weds Portuguese Priest in Springfield Elopement
The Rev Father Vera, a Portuguese priest formerly with St Christo Church in Fall River, married Marie L Costa a 19 year old dry goods clerk in Springfield after a prolonged courtship and elopement. Costa and her family sought to recall her but she chose to stay with Vera.
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Fall River
Father Vera
St. Christo Church
Marie L. Costa
Troy
Springfield
Vera
Azores Islands
Costa
Prlairag
Providence
Thunderstorm Strikes Hooksett and Bellows Falls Areas
A severe thunderstorm struck Hooksett New Hampshire shattering a two family house owned by Mrs M C Fowle with occupants Arthur Ruggles and family. Arthur Ruggles was prostrated Fred Summers knocked unconscious Mrs Ruggles shocked and R A Lantry house damaged. Electric light company and local streets damaged. In Bellows Falls Vermont a storm disabled a circuit at the electric plant and a house in Drewsville Village burned, owned by Hiram Hitchcock with occupants Fred Hopkins. Loss estimated at 2000 with 1500 insured.
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Hooksett
N. H
M. C. Fowle
Arthur Ruggles
Fred Summers
Hookset Electric Light Company
Bellows Falls
Drewsville Village
Hiram Hitchcock
New York
Fred Hopkins
Valise of dynamite found in Chicago saloon
Decoration Day incident on State street ends with Elmer Barron discovering a valise containing sixty half-pound sticks of dynamite, percussion caps, and bullets. The dynamite matches the explosive used in the Haymarket riot. Captain Shirpey is connected to the case as the man who left the satchel.
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Chicago
Shirpey
Elmer Barron
State Street
Barron
Haymarket
Keegan committed to Bellevue for examination in Sage suit
Delia Keegan, plaintiff in the breach of promise case against Russell Sage, was committed to the insane pavilion at Bellevue Hospital for examination yesterday. She is declared to be sane.
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New York
Delia Keegan
Russell Sage
Bellevue Hospital
New Police Relief Rule Aims To Trim Early Beat Departures
The Board of Police adopts a new relief procedure to start patrols fifteen minutes earlier and have relief officers take over in military fashion. Officers worry they may walk longer to reach beats, though most see fewer early departures and less risk of trouble. A Post reporter notes mixed opinions among officers on impacts to fatigue and duty readiness.
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Board of Police
Post
Convention 1000 Miles Long Train To Convene
A movement plans a special train from Atlanta to Boston to carry Sunday school delegates from Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia and the Carolinas. The route will traverse scenic East sites including Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston with Boston welcoming Southern attendees.
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Atlanta
Boston
Mass
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
Land of the Sky
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Tyler's Son Prisoner in Richmond Court Shooting Case
A Richmond special reports R F Tyler son of President John Tyler was held in Police Court on a charge of shooting John Carr a Negro. Tyler a dairyman said he acted in self defense aiding another person in a dispute. The case went to the grand jury and he was released on bail.
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New York
Richmond
R. F. Tyler
John Tyler
John Carr
Tyler
Carr
Warrants Issued in Ward 9 Caucus Arrests
Boston politics upheaval centers on Ward 9 as Judge Hardy issues warrants for Frank Winneberg and W. W. Campbell over alleged ballot interference. Rep. Krebs accuses caucus warden of blocking votes, while Campbell defends procedures and cites list conflicts observed during the Ward 9 caucus. Mayor and Moran-linked legal action looms.
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Republican Party of
Boston
Franz Hugo Krebs
Ward 17
Ward 9
Willie’ Campbell
Frank Winneberg
John B. Moran
Hardy
Mr. Krebs
W. W. Campbell
W. Tatro
D. F. Ryan
Herbert Woods
H. C. Woods
H. C. Horton
Krebs
Moran
Post
Campbell
Lst
Barrett on Gold at Boston Merchants Meeting
The Boston Merchants' Association held its monthly meeting at Young's Hotel with President Leeson in the chair and Hon. William E. Barrett as a guest. Barrett spoke on harbor appropriations for Boston and urged Massachusetts representation on key committees while stressing support for maintaining the gold standard and opposing free coinage of silver. The remarks drew hearty applause and a unanimous vote of thanks. the meeting adjourned until October.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Leeson
William E. Barrett
Barrett
Washington
Boston Harbor
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Boston
Baby Slayer Hanged in London at Newgate Prison
Mrs Annie Dyer known as the Reading baby farmer was hanged at Newgate Prison at 9 am after being found guilty of murdering infants entrusted to her care. Crowds gathered outside and cheered as the black flag was raised. she appeared dazed and had to be supported to the scaffold by wardresses.
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London
Annie Dyer
Reading
Newgate Prison
Sale Prices on Boots Halters and Saddles In California
An unclear listing shows boots priced at 5.75 per pair and California style options. Imported English heavy halters with brass mountings range from 1.50 to 3.80 each. 5 ring halters sell at 39c to 1.00 to 2.00. English saddles touted as the best for gentlemen had 50.00 regular price with sale pricing indicated. American made saddles also offered at sale prices.
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California
Outdated Coachstock Liquidation at Below-Cost Prices
Double and single harnesses for the Brougham coupe Rockaway Beach Wagon Carryall Buggy Sulky and Express Wagon offered below actual manufacturing cost to close out the remaining stock.
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Liverpool
Rockaway
Armenian spy slain near patriarchate in Constantinople
In Constantinople near the Armenian patriarchate an Armenian spy was assassinated Monday evening by a member of the Armenian revolutionary committee. The assailant fled, but police patrols gave chase and shot him dead after a high speed pursuit.
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Constantinople
New England Typographical Union Elects Officers in Hartford
Hartford June 10 convention of the New England Typographical Union elected John Moffitt Pall River as president J A Kelley Lynn as first vice president Charles Ashton Boston as second vice president William J Ambrose Boston as third vice president Bernard Allen Hartford as secretary and treasurer Resolutions urged New England members of Congress to push nationalization of telegraphs Delegates will attend a banquet hosted by the local union tonight.
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Hartford
Conn
The
New England Typographical Union
John Moffitt
Pall River
J. A. Kelley
Lynn
Charles Ashton
Boston
William J. Ambrose
Bernard Allen
New England
Congress
Walk Round the World Seeks Mayor’s Signature for World Tour Wager
Three alleged German army officers Baron Otto Von Sark-Mitzloff Baron Friedrich Ferdinand Von Levetzow and Baron Alexander von Kawczynski appeared in City Hall on June 10 to request the mayor’s signature. Through an interpreter they said their walking world tour is a wager and they seek a voucher to prove New York has been reached.
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New York
Baron Otto von Sark-Mitzloff
Friedrich Ferdinand von Levetzow
Alexander von Kawczynski
Lasell Class of 1896 Graduation at Auburndale Church
Lasell graduation exercises for the class of 1896 drew over 600 attendees at the First Congregational Church Auburndale at 11 am. The largest class yet featured essays diplomas and prizes for pianoforte bookkeeping cooking and military drill with Dr Leighton Parks delivering the oration and Rev Calvin Cutler giving the benediction.
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Newton
C. C. Bragdon
T. F. Lawin
Troy
N. Y
Calvin Cutler
Auburndale Congregational Church
Leighton Parks
Boston
Lawin
Bragden
Parks
Annie Fiora Cushing
Lestra Morrison Hibberd
Myra Louisa Davis
Weston
Mass
Edith Howe
Pas&aic
N. J
Euelah Lee Smith
Rondout
Isabel Edith A. Aronson
Ottawa
Can
Richmond
Louise Palister Hubbard
Wheeling
Alice Appleton Kimball
Presque Isle
Kate Small Pennell
Atchison
Kan
Cara Angenette Sawin
Ella Willard Wilson
New York City
Gertrude Amelia Jones
Nora Judy Burroughs
Bradford Academy Marks 93rd Anniversary With Class of 1896
Oldest female school in the nation celebrates its 93rd anniversary at Haverhill. Fifteen graduates receive diplomas in a program highlighted by an address from Rev. Alexander McKenzie and remarks by Dr. George Cogswell, father of the late Congressman William Cogswell.
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Haverhill
Bradford Academy
Alexander McKenzie
Cambridge
George Cogswell
William Cogswell
Arthur Little
Dorchester
Academy
Alice Bartlett Gale Boynton
Katherine Coker Poynton
Florence Brewer
Mary Porter Churchill
Edith May Dow
Sara Margaret Hollister
Jeanette Newell How
Helen Neally Hoyt
Jennie Hughes
Eva Estelle Lawrence
Susie Percival Nichols
Grace Maude Sawyer
Katherine Grace Warren
Martha Keene Wilson
Abbie Thorndike Woodberry
Cushing Graduates at Ashburnham
Graduation exercises at Cushing Academy marked by the Russell Orchestra of Fitchburg and a procession for the endowed facility. Brown University president EH Benjamin Andrews delivered the address Onward and Upward in Education. Salutatory by Maude Katherine Clarke Lucas and valedictory by Ernest Leonard Spaulding highlighted the ceremony.
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Cowell
Andrews
Ernest Leonard Spaulding
City Brevities: Jury awards Galloway $10629 in suit
In US Circuit Court yesterday Judge Nelson presided a verdict for Charles T. Galloway of New York against Charles A. Tucker of Boston for promissory notes signed by the maker and indorser. The Chestnut Hill reservoir entrance must be removed for rebuilding. The Street department seeks bids for removal and stones will go to the water department. In Superior Criminal Court Judge Blodgett sentenced John J. Sweeney to 3 to 12 years in State prison for robbery of railroad tickets from John Hamilton of Lorwood. Sweeney had earlier been sentenced in 184 to the House of Correction for one year for larceny.
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United States Circuit Court
Nelson
Charles T. Galloway
New York
Charles A. Tucker
Boston
Chestnut Hill
Water Department
Superior Criminal Court
Blodgett
John J. Sweeney
Bees
John Hamilton
Lorwood
Hamilton
Sweeney
House of Correction
GermanyS idea clash over Stern case diplomacy
The German foreign office has published full correspondence with the United States on the Julius Stern affair. It accuses Washington of publishing a one sided account and defends Bavarian court actions and a harsh sentence. Berlin rejects US criticism and refuses to forward the American envoy's critical remarks.
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United States
Julius Stern
Stern
Kissingen
America
State Department
Washington
Reichsanzeiger
Berlin
Baron Marschall von Beiberstein
Runyon
Baron Marschall
Germany
New York
Ward 9 Club Renames and Elects New Officers
The Ward 9 Democratic Club composed of colored men held its first annual meeting on Irving Street and changed its name to Ward II Democratic Club. Ten new members were admitted. Elected officers for the year include President John W. Williams Vice President John W. W. Brooks Secretary Robert F. Coursey and Treasurer Charles H. Bowile.
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Ward 9
Democratic Club
Irving Street
John W. Willams
John W. W. Brooks
Robert F. Coursey
Charles H. Bowile
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Vermont
Sage
D. A. Arter
Greensburg, Pa
Salvacea
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Emma Housman
West Seventh Street
Emma
Philip H. Housman
Brooklyn
M. E. Holmes
Baby Slayer
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Oldest Woman Academy
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Cushing
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Avon St
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Walter G. Grueby
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Gilbert W. Carpenter
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