Sugar Trust Probe Reveals Senators Testify on Stock Trades
Washington reports continued examination of eleven remaining Senators by the Sugar Trust investigation committee. Senators Cameron Morgan Gorman and Camden answered questions on sugar stock speculation and tariff schedule talks, while a secret session discussed directing witnesses to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sugar Trust
Cameron
Morgan
Messrs
Irby
Washburn
Gorman
Allen
Havemeyer
Searles
Grand
Lodge
Davis
Gray
Lindsay
Carlisle
Senate
Committee On Finance
House
Suzor
Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Volunteers Hold Reunion in Brockton
The twenty-fifth annual reunion of the Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Volunteers met in Brockton with about 225 attendees including General Joseph H. Barnes and Samuel C. Wright. Officers elected included Barnes president Dolan and Gould as vice presidents along with a full executive committee. The next reunion was invited to Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Twenty-ninth
Massachusetts Volunteers
Joseph H. Barnes
East Boston
Samuel Co. Wright
Boston
J. H. Barnes
S. H. Dolan
Plymouth
Granville K. Gould
James Booth
F Company
Taunton
T. W. Dean
G Company
John H. Hancock
H Company
Malden
O. A. Atwell
I Company
Lynn
Andrew P. Fisher
K Company
Death on the Electric in Paterson at River Street crossing
An early morning accident at the River Street crossing of the Susquehanna railroad in Paterson New Jersey left twelve people injured when an electric car restarted after stopping and was struck by the Deckertown express. Several teachers from school No 18 were seriously hurt and one woman is not expected to live. Conductor Joshua Grimes was severely injured and removed to hospital. The remaining passengers sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. McKenna
Laura Birchenough
Matilda Claxton
Mattie Bowman
Lillian Moffet
Freda Wilda
General Hospital
Ellen Cullen
Joshua Grimes
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Fire Alarms Report Multiple Small Blazes Across City
Last night several small fires were reported across Charlestown and East Boston. Causes included a curtain near a gas jet at J A Peters cigar store and a fig netting near a gas jet at William H Crone liquor store with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Peters
City Square
Charlestown
Engine 23
William H. Crone
Washington Street
C. A. Richards
Engine Company 9
Ladder Company 2
Meridian Street
Boston
McPherson
Harry Watson
Watson & Co
Pine Street
Mary E. Sullivan
Mary Clark
South
Russell Street
C. and
H. Litchfield
Three Cambridge Alarms Cause Fire Department Dispatches
Fire department in Cambridge answered three calls yesterday two for fires and one unnecessary. Fire at Louis Armstrong fruit store on Cambridge street shattered a plate glass front causing about 300 dollars in damage. Afternoon blaze at a Western avenue Dodge street home owned by William Childs caused around 50 dollars in damage.
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Cambridge
Louis Armstrong
Cambridge Street
Western Avenue
Dodge Street
William Childs
Nantasket Cottages Burned at Nantasket Beach
A cottage occupied by James Holland and family, owned by C. B. Collins of Rockland, burned from a defective chimney. Holland's loss约$800 plus $80 cash and a dog. a baby was rescued. Flames spread to a second Collins property tied to James Pettigale, with minor losses from water and handling. A further blaze crossed Atlantic Avenue but caused only slight damage.
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Nantasket Beach
James Holland
C. B. Collins
Rockland
Holland
James Pettigale
Atlantic Avenue
Collins
Forest fires destroy cottage on Round Lake
Saranac Lake reports that fires on Round Lake Saturday night and Sunday consumed the summer cottage of C. B. Curtis of Boston, causing significant damage to the property.
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Saranac Lake
N. Y
Round Lake
C. B. Curtis
Boston
Careless Driving Ends Life Of Four Year Old Edward Armstrong
Four year old Edward Armstrong of 149 Albany Street was struck on Kneeland Street near Albany depot yesterday afternoon by a team. He suffered a fractured skull and a broken right thigh bone and was taken to Emergency Hospital, where doctors fear his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Armstrong
Albany Street
Kneeland Street
Albany Depot
Knife Altercation on Leverett Street Ends with Arrest
Richard O'Keefe and Walter Dalton clashed on Leverett Street last night. O'Keefe allegedly used a knife, wounding Dalton with a cut on the forehead. The 22-year-old West End resident was arrested by a Division 3 officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard O’keefe
Walter Dalton
Leverett Street
O’keefe
Dalton
Division 3
West End
Boy Shot When Handling Loaded Revolver
Patrick Burke aged 16 of 24 West Third Street South Boston was handling a revolver without realizing it was loaded. The weapon discharged and the bullet passed through the palm of his left hand. He received treatment at Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Burke
West Third Street
South
Boston
Patrick
Tragic Suicide in Newmarket Man After Job Loss
Frank L. McGliney thirty of South Newmarket shot himself in a field behind his home in Newmarket Junction. Officials say recent unemployment at the kit tery Navy Yard and trouble with a young lady drove the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket Junction
N. H
Frank L. McGliney
South Newmarket
McGliney
Kittery Navy Yard
Henri Golan Ordained in Lynn Baptist Church
Henri Golan of Lynn and Newton Theological Seminary graduate was ordained to the Baptist ministry at the First Baptist Church in Lynn. Delegates from all conference churches and several French missions attended. Golan will serve in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Henri Golan
Newton Theological Seminary
First Baptist Church
Golan
Ohio
Priscilla Steamer Opens to Public in Newport
The Fall River line steamer Priscilla was opened to the public in Newport on June 18 drawing about 5000 people. Spectators crowded from hold to hurricane deck as crowds jammed the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Priscilla
Mrs. Sarah Davis dies at 92 in Lynn
Mrs Sarah Davis age 92 died at her home on Larry bees court in Lynn on June 18 She was an original member of the Washington Street Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Sarah Davis
Larry Bee
Morris, Last Republican Pres ident of Aldermen, Dies
John J. Morris, longtime Republican Pres ident of the Board of Aldermen, passes away in Chambers Street Hospital tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Morris
Board of Aldermen
Chambers Street Hospital
Secretary Hi Governor Gree Named Lieutenant Officer
The text notes a secretary announcing the governor appointing a lieutenant officer. Details are sparse due to the fragmentary OCR. The readable items include a government official and a formal appointment action. No dates or locations are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree Nomed
Heat Toll and Storms Across New England Leave Scorching Aftermath
A heat wave and storms battered New England with people collapsing from the heat. Injuries and one fatality were reported as the region endured record heat, lightning strikes, and scattered property damage.
Wires Affected by Storm in Bellows Falls June 18
In Bellows Falls the heat reached up to 100 in the shade then electrical disturbances caused widespread telegraph and telephone problems. Lightning struck a tree in Westminster near the village school yard close to where the town house burned years ago, though no storm had occurred earlier today.
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Bellows Falls
Westminster
Lightning Strikes Homes and Objects Across Maine Towns
A series of lightning strikes in Maine and nearby states caused extensive damage on June 18. Houses burned in Oldtown Lebec and Turner farms suffered losses, and public utilities faced outages in Bangor. The storm also damaged a church in Meriden and struck several animals, while Lifshire Falls and Bath reported severe lightning activity and property harm.
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Bangor
Oldtown
South Atkinson
Lebec
Brownville
Linecoln
Butler & Gale
Public Works Company
Lewiston
E. W. Blossom
Upper Street
Turner
Lebanon
N. H
Meriden
Bath
Old Ladies
Livermore Falls
W. M. Gilbert
Crescent Beach Celebrates Anniversary With Crowds
On June 18 Crescent Beach hosts a large turnout for a battle of Bunker Hill anniversary celebration. Visitors travel by train and car, with many youngsters enjoying hobby horses and flying boxes as bathing houses expand to accommodate crowds. Evening breezes cool the sands while strolling musicians perform popular tunes. Tremont Temple Sabbath School holds its annual Ocean Grove picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Crescent Beach
Charlestown
Tremont Temple Sabbath School
Ocean Grove
Nantasket Beach Sees Busy Holiday With Festive Crowd
Old Sol and humidity drew crowds to Nantasket Beach as boats and trains unloaded thirsty visitors. Families, couples, and cyclists filled the scene while local hosts reported record business at hotels and cafes. The Salem Cadet Band performed at the Hotel Nantasket and various clubs kept open houses throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol
Rome
Nantasket Beach
Jerusalem Road
Salem Cadet Band
Nantasket
Rockland
Ocean View
Standish
Band of Providence
Hull Yacht Club
Hull Corinthian Club
Vicious Sport Seaman Slashed by Cannon Cracker Blast
Alfred Thomas a 28 year old mariner on Cunard steamer Cephalonia was hit in the face by a thrown cannon cracker in Hanover Street last night. He suffered a cut above the right eye and severe facial burns. Dr. Dunn treated him and he is to be moved to the Eye and Ear Infirmary with possible loss of sight in the injured eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Thomas
Cunard
Cephalonia
Hanover Street
Thomas
Dunn
Settee Plunge Damages Charlestown Liquor Store Window
During the Charlestown procession a heavy settee fell from the Cadet Armory roof onto Main Street striking electric wires and smashing Joseph Loring's liquor store window. A bystander, William Rodden, 20, sustained a back cut from glass as witnesses saw a man push the settee. The glass was valued at 150 dollars. Francis Roland of the Charlestown City Guard was thrown from his horse, breaking both bones in one wrist. Also, 10 year old Thomas Desmond of South Boston suffered severe burns after firing crackers in a trouser pocket and lighting matches in the same pocket.
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Main Street
Charlestown
Cadet Armory
Joseph Loring
William Rodden
Francis Roland
Roland
Thomas Desmond
East Second Street
Boston
Tragic Fourth of July Powder Explosion Kills Teen
In Bridgeport Benjamin Sladky aged 18 of 31 Goodwin Street bought thirty pounds of powder to make cartridges for July 4. An explosion tore his woodshed apart and blew the building to splinters. A house wall was perforated, Sladky died instantly, and his brother narrowly escaped. The cause remains a mystery.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Benjamin Sladky
Goodwin Street
Sladky
Accident injures two men at Emergency Hospital
James Toolson 21 of Holbrook had his left hand shattered when a loaded revolver discharged accidentally. James Roach 20 of East Weymouth lost three fingers of his right hand and suffered facial burns from a cannon cracker blast at Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Toolson
Holbrook
James Roach
East Weymouth
Calico Comment Sparks Husband's Claim
Mrs Jenks recalls that she looks best in calicos, prompting Mrs Thorpe to quiz her about the claim. Mrs Jenks quotes her husband as the source in a brief Life section aside.
Choynski and Fitzsimmons Fight Ends in Draw at Boston
In a brutal Boston Theatre bout Joe Choynski and Bob Fitzsimmons delivered a fast contest that ended in a draw after police and crowd interference halted action in the fifth round. Choynski showed clever defense but lacked power, while Fitzsimmons dominated late rounds with hard punches as the audience watched a violent, well attended affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fitzsimmons
Joe Choynski
Boston Theatre
Joe
Fitz
Sullivan
Warren
Station 4
Choynski
Fitzsimmons
Daly
John Kelsey
New York
Honest John
Bob
Mick Dunn
Ned McAvoy
Charlie McAvoy
Tommy West
Charley White
Sam Kline
Jimmy Handler
Parson Davies
Choyinski
William Daly, Jr
Dan Murphy
Squantum Yacht Club Holds First Race At Norfolk Downs
The Gretchen did not race in the first class as no competitor appeared and anchored off the stakeboat. In the second class Starlight beat Eva by one minute but was protested for leeward passing Sunken Ledge buoy and placed second. The 1492, missing a rudder, used an oar yet defeated Two Jacks by five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Squantum
Readville Trotting Park Hosts Three Horse Races
Dedham June 18 Readville Trotting Park staged three horse races starting at 2 pm with final race finishing after 8 pm. Over 1000 spectators witnessed the events and side bets circulated among local and visiting turfmen from Dedham Hyde Park and nearby towns. May Bey won the 2:50 class purse of 100 with Clayton 2nd Dakota Boy 3rd Camden Girl 4th. Time 2:40 1-4 to 2:45 1-4. Matchwood won the 2:40 class purse of 150. Trouble was 2nd Play Boy 3rd Henry B 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Readville
Hyde Park
May Bey
Clayton
Dakota Boy
Camden Girl
Matchwood
Trouble
Play Boy
Henry B
Local horse race ends in two heats for modest purse
The final race at 7 20 p m was a local event for horses with no known record and a purse of 50 dollars divided. Dyke won both heats over Lookout Speculation and Nelly T with times of 2 66 2 and 2 58. A tragic accident occurred on Central Park avenue when J B Wilson's horse broke its neck after stumbling near River street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Higgins
B. G. Dyke
Dedham
William F. Trefrey
B. m. Nelly T
East Dedham
P. T. Peck
R. G. Lookout
Hyde Park
G. A. Derry
B. G
Lookout
Speculation
Nelly T
Wilson
South Boston
Central Park Avenue
River Street
B A A Cricketers Extend Winning Streak Over Lynn
The B A A won their twelfth straight game as Lynn visited Longwood. Lynn’s batting was led by Collier and Dr Wright, while Collier topped bowlers. A Haughton of B A A struck a great 87 not out, carrying his bat, with George Wright and Chambers contributing with the bat and Pettitt and Cracknell effective in bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Longwood
Collier
Dr. Wright
A. Haughton
George Wright
Chambers
Pettitt and
Cracknell
Yale Freshmen Receive Sacred Rails on Fence
Anson P. Stokes Jr. of New York awarded the Sacred Rails to Yale freshmen after a fence ovation in New Haven. Thomas Clarke of New Orleans spoke for the freshmen accepting the trust and replying to Stokes's jests as the class took its seat on the fence for the first time in their college course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Anson P. Stokes, Jr
New York
Thomas Clarke
New Orleans
Stokes
Everett and Lynn cricket match ends in mixed innings
Everett first eleven visited Lynn and beat Lynn second eleven 94 to 35 in the first innings. A follow up attempt saw Lynn 73 and Everett 5 with many Everetts unused. game returned to the first inning for continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Lynn
Everetts
Lynns
Steere Signed by New Bedford Captain for Third Season
F. E. Steere, captain of the Brown University Baseball Club, signed by manager Baylis to play shortstop for New Bedford for a third season. He has recent offers from Binghamton Philadelphia and Chicago and will join the team on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
F. E. Steere
Brown University
Baylis
New Bedfords
Steere
Binghamton
Philadelphia
Chicago
Spain Raises Cuba Trade Duty 24 Percent
Representative Harter of Ohio reports Spain has ordered a 24 percent duty increase on all shipments from the United States to Cuba. The higher rate takes effect July 1 in retaliation for the proposed end of reciprocity between the United States and Cuba.
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Washington
Harter
Ohio
Cuba
United States
James Stokes Honored by French Y M C A Banquet
Alfred Andre director of the Bank of France hosted a Paris dinner for James Stokes of New York. A reception followed at the new Y M C A building funded largely by Stokes and family. Andre presented Stokes with a Legion of Honor knighted award for his philanthropic work. Stokes noted the Springfield Massachusetts training school for superintendents.
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Paris
Alfred Andre
Bank of France
Young Men’s Christian Association
James Stokes
New York
Stokes
M. Andre
Mr. Stokes
France
Springfield
Mass
Naples University Riot Ends With Military Intervention
Naples youths clashed with troops after the university closure. Students tried to force the building, drove off police, and faced three infantry companies. Two companies moved in with bayonets as both sides fought with clubs and stones. Several were wounded and leaders were arrested as order was restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Naples University
Peculiar Fatality in Plymouth Grave Incident
In Plymouth a funeral wagon carrying a four year old diphtheria victim overturned at St. Joseph's Cemetery when the grave had not been dug. Father Nicholas Schwartz was badly injured and died next day. undertaker Joseph G. Smith was also injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Joseph G. Smith
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Nicholas Schwartz
Schwartz
Seaside
Mr. Smith
President aboard Maple at Annapolis coal stop
The United States steamer Maple with the Presidential party aboard stopped at the Annapolis naval academy wharf for coal. President Cleveland, seen on the bridge, asked that no salute be fired and that only a few be told of the voyage. Maple expected to reach Washington tomorrow morning.
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Annapolis
United States
Cleveland
Naval Academy Wharf
Washington
President Cleveland to visit Gray Gables for July 4
Buzzard's Bay June 18 President Cleveland is expected at Gray Gables for a short visit about July 4. It is believed Congress will adjourn about July 15 and the President may remain at his summer home longer than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Gables
Buzzard’s Bay
Cleveland
Congress
That Tired Feeling Drives Indy Runner to Read Journal
A weary runner sprints two miles to reach the Indianapolis Journal after hearing the gong. His tiredness deepens before the race, yet his pace surges as he arrives to read the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Bell Labor Party Denounces Legislature Over Bell Bill
The Workingmen's Political League of Massachusetts held its first state convention in Wells Memorial Hall with 59 delegates. James Carey of Haverhill was elected permanent chairman and the group approved a platform calling for public control of money and utilities, direct legislation, eight hour day, and state liquor control, ending with a vote condemning the Legislature’s Bell Telephone action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Labor Party of
Massachusetts
Bell Telephone Corporation
Workingmen’s Political League
Boston Central Labor Union
Knights of Labor
Commonwealth
Wells Memorial Hall
People’s Trust
James O. Dolan
Boston
T. E. McCarthy
James Carey
Haverhill
Thomas F. Conley
Lowell
Fitzgerald
Clark
John Meehan
T. T. Pomeroy
James P. Koehne
John F. O’sullivan
F. Cummings
E. Garry Brown
Brockton
John O'Connell
Waltham
S. W. Weeks
James Cryan
Dracut
William Stacey
Cambridge
A. H. Lovell
Lawrence
Kingsley
Hingham
George O. Sanborn
Salem
Horace M. Eaton
Lynn
James M. Sullivan
Fall River
Dexter O. King
Taunton
R. C. Ross
Fitchburg
James J. Kelley
Quincy
J. D. Williams
Hudson
Frank K. Foster
Holyoke
Charles E. Lowell
Whitman
James W. Seavey
Chelsea
John M. Costello
Springfield
P. J. Ferris
Northampton
United States Mail Service
Inter&t
Bell Telephone
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Will. Go Names of Searles and
H. C. Havemeyer
Sugar Committee
Worcestershire
Madras
Worcester
LEA & Perrind
India
Lea & Perring
Lea
Sonn Dt
OHN Duncans Sons
Death ON the Electric
Nantasket Cottage
New England
Weather Bureau
Henry J. Bowers
Pierpont Street
Boyston Station
Gerry
Spooner
City Hospital
John Driscoll
Warrenton Street
William Perkins
Henderson Street
Frerett
Dorchester
Granite Street
Granite State
Dover
William Davis
Knox
Marsh Road
Republican
Star
New Durham
Lancaster
Mercury
John D. Bridge
Coos Democrat
Bethel Church
Point of Pines
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Ray
John Grainger
Fred Lock
Dark Island
Martin Guernsey
Ocean Avenue
Winthrop
Shirley
Nellie Bayres
Mabel Byrne
Titania Cottage
Winthrop Club
Boston Paper Cutters
Lightning
North Shore
Settee
Him
Spain
Y. M. G. A. Festivities
Naples
NEW England Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Political
Workingmen’s League
Carey
Mara
Faneuil Hall
Quincy Market
J. Newman & Sons
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