Mayors and generals honor Miles at civic dinner
Colonel Thomas pays tribute for the Commonwealth and welcomes General Miles, Massachusetts boy, at a Model of Honor Legion banquet in America House. Mayor Quincy of Boston and Colonel Woodruff praise the Army. Congressman Cummings defends naval buildup with cites to Perry and Decatur amid a Bunker Hill remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Cummings
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
America House
Model of Honor Legion
Miles
Henry,a
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Quincy
Boston
Woodruff
Army
Navy
Paul Jones
Jones
England
Washington
Perry
MacDonough
Hull
Decatur
Bunker Hill
Arthur Little
Boston Veterans Elect Miles Commander After Harbor Reception
At Faneuil Hall and a harbor trip aboard the J Putnam Bradlee veterans gathered for a convention. General Miles was elected commander by acclamation while Theodore Peck and Bartholomew Dickens won senior and junior vice commands. A harbor visit to Fort Warren followed a luncheon aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
E. A. Horton
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Charles M. Betts
F. S. Heseltine
Miles
Theodore Peck
Vermont
Bartholomew Dickens
New York
J. Putnam Bradlee
Fort Warren
Woodruff
Nominations and Platform Race at Convention
The convention aims to adjourn by Thursday with special trains planned for Friday. Mark Hanna leads the programme while credentials and resolutions committees will meet round the clock. Platt and Hanna prepare for rapid reporting and platform presentation, facing clashes between gold standard and free silver factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Platt
St. Louis
McKinley at Home in Canton Discusses Convention Bullets
At his Canton home on June 17 Major McKinley greets visitors as delegates discuss convention bulletins. The vote on ordering the previous question on the credentials report is noted with satisfaction, while McKinley hints only that St. Louis should host the convention. His 87-year-old mother joins later, showing keen interest in her son's affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
MecKinley
McKinley
St. Louis
Major McKinley
Carter Will Not Bolt Convention Says Senator Carter Reaffirms
St Louis June 17 Senator Carter of Montana told the silver men he would not bolt the convention or the Republican party. Senator Mantie has not yet notified his silver associates but is expected to do so tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Montana
Mantie
Guilver
Globe says McKinley victory risks Britain’s commerce
The London Globe argues the United States would face high tariff pressures if McKinley becomes president. It says Britain would suffer as tariffs likely rise to curb deficits, and notes current U.S. revenue shortfalls could justify reimposing a strong protective tariff.
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London
the Globe
McKinley
Great Britain
Cleveland
United States
Bankey
Pension list scandal taints election service reform talk
The text argues pensions are the easiest reward for political favors and questions McKinley’s willingness to overhaul the pension list. It notes Cleveland’s duty to prune the list to curb corruption and prevent misuse in election services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Cleveland
Reed Is Marching On Song Sparks Mayhem in St Louis
In St Louis on June 17 a Reed gathering at the Southern adjac ent headquarters led by Colonel Wood sang a hymned tune praising Tom Reed and denouncing McKinley policies. Lyrics mock gold and silver issues and attack Mr Mark Hanna with party acrimony and regional political strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Boss Hanna
Southern
Massachusetts
Colonel Wood
Ohio
Tom Reed
Mr. Markanna
Gay McKinley
Betting on McKinley Falls After Cleveland Letter
In New York on June 17 a sharp drop in Wall Street betting followed news from St Louis. The opening odds favored McKinley 20 to 1, but by noon the best offer was 2 to 1 as Cleveland letter and Whitney support at Chicago for sound money stirred opposition. Senator Gorman also signaled involvement in the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McKinley
Wall Street
St. Louis
Cleveland
Whitney
Chicago
Gorman
Bold robbery at Morse lunch room prompts chase
A daring daytime robbery occurred in the Edward E Morse lunch room at 144 Court Street. A young woman cashier left the safe door open as a man about 22 grabbed a cash box containing 347 dollars and 39 cents and fled toward Howard Street. Special Officers Abbott and Gilmore pursued, but the thief escaped. The cashier is ill at home on Columbus Avenue and Morse refused comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Morse
Court Street
Mr. Morse
Howard Street
Abbott
Gilmore
Columbus Avenue
Post
Morse
Elm Hill Avenue
Knights of Sacred Heart First Handicap Games Held
Knights of Sacred Heart held handicap athletic events in their West End gym yesterday. Senior winners included Hill in 100 yards and Hinckley in the 440 with times around 57.6 seconds. Junior winners featured McKenna in 100 yards and Morse in the 440. High jump top senior was Loftus at 4 feet 11 inches. broad jumps saw Barry 19 feet 10 inches and Coleman 15 feet 5 inches. Relay races were won by Captain Duffy's team and Knights defeated Boston Juniors in the senior relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Sacred Heart
West End
Hill
Hinckley
O’hayre
McKenna
TY. Kelly
Doyle
Morse
D. McGinnis
Loftus
Gargan
Barry
Brown
Cronin
Coleman
T. Kelly
Duffy
Lyons
Sullivan
Firecracker Tragedy in Wyatt Court Kills 3 Year Old
In Somerville Wyatt Court during a day of patriotic firecrackers, three year old Bertha Hoffsis was standing among spectators when a firecracker exploded near her, setting her clothing on fire. Her arms face and legs burned severely and she died at Somerville Hospital at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Court
Somerville
Bertha
John Hoffsis
Somerville Hospital
Importer Andres Bailed On Embezzlement Charge
Andres, a Devonshire street cotton importer, appeared before Judge Hardy in Municipal Court yesterday on the charge of embezzling 8000 dollars from J. B. Moors & Co. The case alleges Moors & Co advanced funds to pay bills of lading for Egypt and France imports, but Andres did not apply the money as agreed. The 60 year old prisoner is described as prominent with the local stock maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Andres
Devonshire Street
J. B. Moors & Co
Hardy
Moors & Co
Egypt
France
Andres
Verdict Set Aside in Pierce v Hoyt and McKee
The verdict for Alice Pierce against theatrical managers Hoyt and McKee was set aside by Judge Sheldon and the case is sent to trial again. He found the mother and daughter witnesses credible, citing negligence and inattention as justification for Pierce’s discharge from Hart's Contented Woman company. Pierce had a contract for over thirty weeks and claimed unpaid balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Pierce
Hoyt and McKee
Sheldon
Hart
Pierce
Avor
Bay State Riders Suspended
The L A W weekly bulletin reports F H Townsend of Winchendon Mass transferred to the professional class under Clause B. It lists Frank Cottle Ernest C Ely John Baxter Alfred Paquin A A Paquin W G Richardson L H Smolensky and Alton Thurston of Fall River Mass suspended from all track racing for thirty days from June 1 for competing in unofficially classified races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
L.A. W. Weekly Bulletin
F. H. Townsend
Winchendon
Mass
Frank Cottle
Ernest C. Ely
John Baxter
Alfred Paquin
A. A. Paquin
W. G. Richardson
L. H. Smolensky
Alton Thurston
Fall River
Principal Resigns Over Pupil Diplomats Dispute
Hudson June 17 J C Mackin resigns as grammar school principalship after dispute with school committee over the fitness of three pupils to receive diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
J. C. Mackin
Grammar School
Child Shot In North End Left Leg
Ten year old Lizzie Fessitori of 3 Bartlett Place North End was playing near her home when a bullet struck her left leg from an unknown shooter yesterday afternoon. The incident prompted police to search for the assailant and ensure the girl’s safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Fessitori
Bartlett Place
North End
Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Thorndike
Horatio A. Parker
J. E. Grinfield Coxwell
Inez Clark
Clark
Radcliffe
John O. Ross
Bennet Street
Harrison Avenue
Bunker Hill Carnival Lights Up with 999th Artillery Fun
The Bunker Hill grounds shimmered with festivity as 1500 guests enjoyed billiards, dances, and orchestral music at the 999th Artillery Association headquarters. Alderman Presho led the carnival committee amid flags and lanterns while speeches praised military life and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Presho
999Th Artillery Association
J. Howard Richardson
A. H. Fales
Carnival Dinner At Waverly House Attended By City Leaders
The Carnival Associates dinner at the Waverly House drew many public figures led by Mayor Quincey. Aldermen Presho and Mahoney, Councilman Connorton, Alderman W F Donovan, Mayor W F Courtney of Lowes, and other city officials attended and spoke. Dinner committee members included W E White J J Phelan and M E Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival Associates
Waverly House
Quincey
Presho and
Mahoney
Connorton
W. F. Donovan
East Boston
W. F. Courtney
Lowes
Spindle City
Quincy
Courtney
Presho and Mahoney
Boston
W. E. White
J. J. Phelan
M. E. Smith
Lowell Party
Charles H. Tryder
Board of Aldermen
Charles FE. Howe
Herbert EF. Webster
Common Council
J. EK. Miskella
Cath LIC Union hosts 2000 at Charlestown celebration
Carl G Pihl William Dunn and James Smith James H Cahill city messenger join guests as Catholic Literary Union marks a hospitable day. 2000 attend under granite shaft. MacCabe orchestra plays while lunch and dancing flow. Veterans from G A R and Hibernians join events with speeches and toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra R. Fisher
Catholic Literary Union
Maccabe
Union
Charlestown
Main Street
Edward Lyman
L. Edwin Ludley
Alderman Presho
Relief Corps
Roughan Hall
Plymouth
Essex
Suffolk
Middlesex
Heally
Salem
John M. Hayes
Hennessey
D. J. Falvey
M. J. Roche
John B. O' Higgins
William J. O'Callaghan
Hibernian Knights
Boston
Foster
Grand Army
Abraham Lincoln
Sons of Veterans
Shepley
Portland
Michael Barr
Quincy
Mullen
Lee
Carl G. Pihl
William Dunn
James Smith
James H. Cahill
City Messenger
Cadets Dine After Charlestown Militia Homecoming
The Charlestown Cadets Company A of the Fifth Regiment held their thirty second annual dinner at Young's Hotel after a parade through the city. Members wore private uniforms for a brilliant display. Invited guests included Rev Charles R Brown Major William H Oakes Captain William Morrison Captain Harry P Ballard and Captain G E part of adjutant duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Young’s Hotel
Young's Hotel
Charles R. Brown
Green Street
William H. Oakes
William Morrison
Harry P. Ballard
G. E
Independent Parade Divided as United American Mechanics Leave
In Charlestown carnival, 200 members of the Order of United American Mechanics halted their place in the afternoon parade and marched independently after dissatisfaction with their position. The division, with councils from Bunker Hill to Highland, passed the route at 12 30 led by marshal H P Nickerson and staff. The carnival committee reported no notice of withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United American Mechanics
Charlestown
Order of Hibernians
Post
Bunker Hill
Bay State
Garfield
Chelsea
Benjamin Franklin
Highland
H. P. Nickerson
William Buckman
J. W. Milliken
Frank White
J. E. Hurd
A.S. Whitcomb
Messrs. Sargent
Bennett
Elbridge
Crooks Nabbed in Charlestown Police Sweep
A Charlestown police dragnet halted several pickpocket attempts near Monument avenue and Warren street. Inspectors Cogan and Morrisey arrested White and Welch for pocket picking. Howard Kornell and Clark were caught trying to lift watches in City square, while ACL arrested Welch White and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Lee Cogan
Morrisey
Douglass
ACL
John Welch
Fred White
Edward Howard
William Clark
John Kornell
Monument Avenue
Warren Street
Cogan
White
Welch
Brooklyn
N. Y
Howard
Kornell
City Square
Kelly
Clark
McGarr
Letter Carriers Banquet Praises Congressmen In Boston
A fine body of men attend a banquet at the American House, about 500 Boston letter carriers dine at 6:30 p.m. in their complimen tary event for Empire Branch 36 Nations Association. Merriment rules as they honor visiting congressmen with a sumptuous meal and attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Letter Carriers
Empire Branch
Association of
Letter Carriers Band Show Harmony in Boston Event
New York Letter Carriers lead a Boston gathering with M J N Parsons praising the force. Speakers include Colonel Coveney, Massachusetts representatives, and John F Fitzgerald as the final, well received speaker amid sprightly band music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nationa Board
Charles R. Cutter
Coveney
William IE. Barrett
Amos J. Cummings
Presho
Charlestown
J. N. Parsons
M. A. Fitzgerald
F. M. McCarthy
Charles P. Kelly
Ernest Eckles
Thomas J. Bonser
Boston
James Atkinson
Fall River
Charles Me, Quade
Joseph Ward
Bernard Reily
Lowell
Colonel Coveney
United States
Secret Service
Henry A. Thomas
Massachusetts
Congressman Sbarrett
Galvin Bros
Alderman Presho
John N. Parso
Met
Strongl
John F. Fitzgerald
North End
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General Miles
Medal of Honor Legion
Bat
Charles Francis Adams
M’kinley
Louis
Reed
Kinley
Canton, O
Burke
Superior Court
Charles A. Burke
Ward & Vokes
Knights OF Sacred Heart
Little Bertha Hoffsis
Andres Bailed
THE
Ericsson
Navy Department
Dubuque Iron Works
Dubuque, Ia
Agency Hospital of Boston
Tufts College
Daniel Chase
Naval Brigade
J. J. McCarthy
R. F. Devier
F. EF. Bateman
W. W. Stover
Mr. Brown
H. A. Ballard
Bailey
Mark F. Smith
Oakes
J. P. Butler
Roxbury
Continental Guards
New Orleans
Lancers
Edmund Burbeck
Newton
H. D. Sears
Lombard
Company B
John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Crooks
Congressmen
Fitzgerald, Cummings and
Barrett
DR. Lougest & CO
Lougest & Co
Columbus Ave
Jr . Hallelock Medical Institute
Court St
Dr. Hallock
Hallock Medical Institute
Parisian Remey CO
Tremont St
J. £. Bishop
Adies
Chichester
Larne
Beret
Chichester Chemical Co
Tolman
DR. Bell
Cazenove St
Girl
Isabella Gray
Seattle Street
Sity
Street Department
Cottage Farm Bridge
City Hall
Pes . Welis
Bostor
Treet Improvements Street Department
Strey Department
City of
Saratoga Street
Bremen Street
Traybull Street
Ben J. W. Wells
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