Massachusetts Missed Chance to Lead Reed McKinley Split Vote
The Minneapolis convention failed to unite Massachusetts for a Reed or McKinley shift though Candler and Gove urged it. Crapo stayed loyal to Harrison, costing a potential pro New England bloc. Massachusetts delegates returned home after a long rail journey with mixed views on the party’s path forward.
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Minneapolis
Massachusetts
Reed
Harrison
Candler
Blaine
Crapo
Vermont
Connecticut
Maine
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
New England
Harrigan
Candler Asa Reed
Jesse Gove
Asa Blaine
Glines
E. A. Curtis
Clifford
McKinley
Boutelle
Foraker
Ohio
Neons
Mssachusetts
Reece
Chicago
Davis
W. T. Baker
Chicago Board of Trade
Rice
United States
Niagara Falls
New Bedford
Howes Norris
Cleveland
Findley
Congress Out of Shape Wasumnatoy June 13
Senators at the Minneapolis convention were absent as session opened. Peffer urged a currency bill, it was laid over. Indian children may become citizens at 21 with ten years of industrial training and no government support thereafter. Washington & Great Falls Electric Railroad faced strong opposition. a quorum issue delayed action. House passed the fortifications bill after a brief committee session.
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Wasumnatoy
Minneapolis
Senate
Chicago
Voorhees
Peffer
Washington & Great Falls Electric Railroad Company
Seerley
Iowa
Yeas
House
World’s Fair Aid Bill Debated by House Committee
The World’s Fair Committee in Washington opens debate on a bill to fund Chicago expo work. It plans to issue $10,000,000 in souvenir silver half dollars drawn from Treasury silver and use proceeds to support construction. Several days expected for discussion before final passage.
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Washington
House
Proguc
Chicago
No Cardinal Nominations Expected Before Consistory
Rome and surrounding cabinets have not agreed on cardinal nominations from the Pope for the next consistory. It is believed no new cardinals will be named this year, with decisions expected in December or during the Pope's episcopal jubilee in February.
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Rome
Vienna
Paris
Madrid
Reported nomination to Supreme Court to replace Bradley
Washington June 13 judge George Massey of Wilmington Delaware was reported as having been tendered the office of justice of the United States Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Justice Bradley but verification from the White House or Justice Department was not possible.
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Washington
George Massey
Wilmington
Del
United States Supreme Court
Bradley
White House
Department of Justice
Lathrop Needle Plant Sold to National Needle Company
Worcester June 13 E and J W Lathrop needle makers have sold their Worcester plant to the National Needle Company of Springfield and the works will be moved to Springfield. The local shop employed about fifty workers.
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Worcester
Fire at Broad residence in St Stephen destroys buildings
Fire in Calais Maine June 13 consumed the Elisha Broad home and at least two other structures at St Stephen New Brunswick. Inmates escaped through upper windows. Loss about 8000 dollars with 4000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Calais
Elisha Broad
St. Stephen
N. B
Governor Flower in Train Car Wreck Near Elmira
Governor Flower and family escaped unharmed when their car left the track near Elmira New York this afternoon. The train was moving at a high speed but no injuries were reported.
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Elmira
N. Y
Governor Flower
Transportation hub at Old State House in Boston
No. 8 Old State House, under Mr. L. H. Palmer, became a popular transportation headquarters in Boston. Tickets for Shore Line express trains and the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can always be secured here.
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Old State House
L. H. Palmer
Boston
Shore Line
Washington
Summer Opera Season Opens in Boston With Iolanthe
The Globe Theatre launched a summer comic opera run led by Henry E. Dixey with Iolanthe. Despite intense heat the audience packed the house as Miss Annie Yeamans and Miss Ida Lewis drew praise. Bertoto’s new Kooda Kooda dance delighted patrons during a sweltering evening and the season continues to July 2.
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Globe Theatre
Henry E. Dixey
Gilbert and Sullivan
Mr. Dixey
Boston
Iolanthe and Kooda Kooda Featured at Bertoto's
A Boston audience endured a long evening of theater with Major John Hartley’s poignant one act and the operetta Iolanthe as the main feature. Performers Evelyn Campbell, Fessenden, Juliette Corden, Yolande Wallace and Edward Wade delivered varied scenes amid a hot, crowded house and uneven choir. The bill included Bertoto’s specialty acts, Celtic dancers, boxing showcases, and a string of comic and musical talents headlined by John J. Burke and the Aarons.
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Mr. Dixey
New England
Boston
John Hartley
Evelyn Campbell
Robert Hickman
George Howard
Frederick Howard
Dixey
Henry E. Dixey, Jr
Fessenden
Juliette Corden
Phyllis
Yolande Wallace
Mr. Edward Wade
J. C. Miron
Sentinel
George Pearce
May Bosely
John J. Braham
Iolanthe
Bertoto
John J. Burke
Emmetts
O’brien
Jennings
Dalton and Watts
George Fletcher
the Aarons
Gallagher
Arnold
Grace Forrest
Eerie Wilson
Mabel Evelyn
Annie Hilton
Mons. Forbes
Marzettis
Kunizer
Edward Harrigan Returns to Boston in Reilly and the 400
A large audience welcomed Edward Harrigan back to the Columbia Theatre Boston after two years away. Harrigan presented Reilly and the 400 which had run for over 400 nights in New York, featuring bright lines and witty situations with familiar music. The company was large and favorites received warm acclaim, with Mr. An as eifly noted as excellent.
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Edward Harrigan
Columbia
Boston
Columbia Theatre
Eifly
Spectacular Variety Show Delights Heat Affected Audience
Stone and Shaw offered attractions that drew strong crowds despite the heat. Samson thrilled patrons with feats of strength, while Professor E W Wood’s vivid interior descriptions of opium dens intrigued crowds. Blofsky the Siberian horse drew comment as a peculiar spectacle alongside Oklahoma Bill and Prairie May. Multiple acts, including Professor Codman’s Punch and Judy and strow stage shows by several performers, rounded out the bill.
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Messrs
Stone & Shaw
Samson
E. W. Wood
Blofsky
Prairie May
Professor Codman
Leonard
Flynn
Merlin
Hayden
Harry Ricketts
Dan Regan
Collins
Henshaw
Little Tippett Draws Crowds at Boston Museum
Abbott and Teal's comedy company presents Little Tippett at the Boston Museum with a family of Tippett and Newton producing hearty laughter. Matinees draw ladies and children who applaud the antics of the babies and the adult cast, with performances continuing until further notice.
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Abbott & Teal
Boston Museum
Tippett
Newton
Tremont Theatre Adds Friday Matinee for Holiday
Tremont Theatre in Charlestown schedules an extra matinee on Friday June 17 to celebrate the holiday. The venue promises cool comfort for patrons and a restful outing. New photographs of Pauline Hall as the Earl of Barrenlands by Scholl are on display, along with Cray on works by Corbett accompanying Bernhardt and Willard pieces.
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Tremont
Charlestown
Pauline Hall
Earl of
Arena Garden Opens Tonight with Thayer Presentation
The Arena Garden welcomes guests this evening as manager Charles H. Thayer hosts a formal presentation to inaugurate the venue in Boston. The event features remarks on plans, exhibits, and upcoming programming.
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Arena Garden
Charles H. Thayer
Boston
Boston's Summer Varieties At The Globe And Museums
The article promotes a unique summer entertainment in Boston with temperance drinks and stage amusements. It notes Globe Theatre's 1892 93 season opening in August with minstrel acts and mentions By Proxy at the Museum on July 4, John J. Burke at the Palace Theatre, Adamowski's music at Music Hall, and a detailed evening bill including Lohengrin Ruy Blas Mendelssohn Ave Maria and various waltzes and marches.
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Boston
Globe Theatre
Charles Klein
Museum
John J. Burke
Jack
Palace Theatre
Adamowski
Music Hall
Ruy Blas
Oecees Meyerbeer
Chadwick
Strauss
Mueller
Miner for Congress Nominated by Prohibitionists
The Prohibitionists of the ninth district nominated Rev. Dr. Alonzo A. Miner to run against Congressman Joseph H. O'Neil and the Republican nominee. Ward representatives named include F. G. Whitcomb, W. H. Bessom, A. P. Gerould, G. L. Small, I. M. Blood, E. D. Packard, T. D. Roberts, and L. S. Burbank. A. P. Gerould chaired the convention with L. S. Burbank as secretary. Dr. Miner plans to campaign across the district.
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Ninth Congressional District
Washington Street
Congress
Joseph H. O’neil
Alonzo A. Miner
F. G. Whitcomb
W. H. Bessom
A. P. Gerould
G. L. Small
I. M. Blood
E. D. Packard
T. D. Roberts
Burbank
Dr. Miner
Italy Seeks Silver Amid Severe Shortage Across Lombardy
In Milan the Chamber of Commerce reports a total lack of silver change and urges effective measures. Financial agents nationwide confirm scarcity. authorities tighten controls. An exchange agent in Turin is arrested for transporting 6000 francs in small silver coins toward Modane.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Milan
Treasury
Lombardy
Italy
Turin
Modane
Rattling Tin Plate Move Delayed by Fortifications Bill
Democratic leaders plan to bring up the tin plate bill after the fortifications appropriation is passed. The debate is expected to span several days, delaying other tariff measures for the week as conference reports await action post tariff bill.
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Washington
House
Granite Strike Violence Report in Cape Ann
The Cape Ann granite strike turned violent with window breaks at Charles Guidet’s Lanesville quarry. An engine house derrick damaged and several non union workers assaulted before quitting.
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Cape Ann
Charles Guidet
Lanesville
Hodshon Arrested In Chicago Over Elopement
Frederick Hodshon a Norwalk hat manufacturer who eloped last April with Mrs. William Lyon a widow and trimmer in his employ has been arrested in Chicago. His wife Mrs Hodshon has gone to Chicago to try to bring him back east and may seek divorce or adultery proceedings if he resists.
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Norwalk
Conn
Frederick Hodshon
William Lyon
Chicago
Chinaman fined in gambling arrest case
Twenty four of twenty five Chinese men arrested for being present where gambling implements were found were fined five dollars each in Municipal Court yesterday. One man was defaulted and Sing Lee paid fifteen dollars for contempt after falsely claiming to be among the arrested.
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Sing Lee
Saloon Passengers Listed From The Spartan
From the Quaker City the Spartan of Philadelphia brought a group of saloon passengers including G. E. Howes and wife Russell and party H. H. Smith and wife A. R. Harper Louis Barnes Dallas Reeve W. O. Cutts William Murrell and wife William Moore J. O. Sheatz and wife and several women named Miss Davidson Miss Queen and Miss E. H. Sargent.
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Spartan
Philadelphia
G. E. Howes
Russell
H. H. Smith
A. R. Harper
Louis Barnes
Dallas Reeve
W. O. Cutts
William Murrell
William Moore
J. O. Sheatz
Miss Davidson
Miss Queen
E. H. Sargent
Pressmen's Troubles Reignite After Clothing Contract Dispute
The long settlement between city clothing contractors and pressmen collapses as new friction arises over refusal to sign yearly contracts and to uphold existing agreements.
Bridgewater Normal Association Meets in Bridgewater
The biennial meeting of the Bridgewater Normal Association will be held in Bridgewater on Thursday June 30. President Samuel J. Bullock of Arlestown presides and Granville B. Putnam of Boston will deliver the address.
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Bridgewater
Samuel J. Bullock
Arlestown
Granville B. Putnam
Boston
Sugar Loss From Matanzas Flood Lower Than Reported
Matanzas reports 90000 bags of sugar destroyed by flood rather than 600000 as earlier. Loss estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Havana
Matanzas
Democratic Call for Cleveland in 1892 Victory
The author argues against McKinleyism and Harrisonian protection, urging Democrats to nominate Grover Cleveland. He condemns tariff subsidies and party influence, praising Cleveland as the consistent opponent of Republican excess and a model of economy and national interest. The piece predicts Cleveland as the standard-bearer and a return to the 1890 verdict.
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Harrison
Republican Party
Harrison Hy Ae Oy
Civil Service Commissio
Pers
Reed
Congress
Massachusetts
East
Teller
Lodge
Cleveland
McKinley
Democratic Party
Peach Drop Interlude Sparks Community Attention
Jerry Rusk steps into the spotlight during the Peach Drop event, drawing sudden local prominence and delight as he becomes a notable figure in the community gathering.
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Jerry Rusk
Weather Warmth Grips New England and Eastern New York
Washington reports a Tuesday forecast of continued warmth with western winds for New England and eastern New York, eastern Maine much warmer, fair skies. The day before was extreme heat, driving up soda prices and inspiring jokes about thermometers, suspender designs, and the heat’s impact on peach crops.
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Washington
New England
New York
Maine
Captain F C Jordan Dies at 72 in Farmington
Captain F C Jordan, a retired Brunswick sea captain who lived in Farmington, died this morning at age 72. He commanded the schooner that brought poet John Boyle O'Reilly to New York in 1862.
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Farmington
F. C. Jordan
Brunswick
John Boyle O'Reilly
New York
Colonial Travel by Daylight Boosts Boston Washington Runs
Travel notes urge advance ticketing for daylight trips between Boston and Washington on the Colonial route. The service is described as convenient and immensely popular among travelers seeking daytime journeys.
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Boston
Washington
Weather Heat Bakes New Hampshire and Vermont
A hot day in Concorp New Hampshire records 99 in the shade at 2 pm and 90 by 8 pm. In Montpelier Vermont the thermometer hits 104 in the shade with 100 in nearby West Randolph.
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Concorp
N.H
Montpelier
West Randolph
Three Sunstrokes Leave One Dead and Another Fading
In Hanover street near Fraser's saloon Ivan Pederberg died from heat induced apoplexy and his body sent to the morgue. Henry Day collapsed at Boylston and Fairfield streets and was hospitalized in critical condition. Patrick Gateley aged 40 worked near Centre street West Roxbury when he suffered sunstroke and was treated at City Hospital.
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Ivan Pederberg
Hanover Street
Fraser
Lathrop Place
Bay State Watch Company
Washington Street
Henry Day
Boylston
Fairfield Streets
City Hospital
Friend Street
Patrick Gateley
School Street
Jamaica Plain
Charles Curtis
Centre Street
West Roxbury
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