Mock Session on Beacon Hill Ends with Hayes as Speaker
A lively mock session in the Massachusetts General Court featured a petition by the North Adams mayor to move the sacred codfish to his city during wartime. The chamber erupted in jokes and roasts as James P. Ramsay briefly chaired before Hayes resumed control and left the chamber for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
House of Representatives
Boston
House
Bates
Stome
Messrs. Hayes
Lowell
Patton Leominster
Hayes
Patton
Mr. Saunders
Hoyt
Haverhill
Mr. Trow
Salem
Heavenly Twins
Faremell
Ross
New Bedford
Fitzgerald
Ward 7
Quincy
Daily Press
Jimmie Gallivan
Howe
Mr. Stanley
Mr. Patton
Saunders
Board of Aldermen
Donahue
Parker
Stanley
Horgan
Massachusetts Pipe Line Company
Mr. Beetle
Mr. Hayes
Mr. Stalker
East Boston
Hall
Williamstown
Mr. Bartlett
Quinn
Frank Steele
Committee On Cities
James P. Ramsay
Rammy
Vulcan Off For Santiago Amid Naval Preparations
At 9 oclock yesterday the tool ship Vulcan left the harbor for Hampton Roads to coal and ammo for Admiral Sampsons fleet. Juniata saluted as the Vulcan departed for Baltimore. J Enterprise also left for Portland and Bermuda on a two month cruise. John B. Coyie traveled to Washington to discuss government purchase of the repeller St Croix now running between this port and St John N B. The St Croix is nearly new and could serve as transport or hospital ship if bought.
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Vulcan
Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Admiral Sampson
Juniata
Battery Wharf
Baltimore
J Enterprise
Portland
Nova Scotian
Bermuda
John B. Coyie
International Steamship Line
Washington
St. Croix
St. John
Lost boy found in Hanover street doorway
A bright faced six year old boy asleep in a Hanover street doorway was found by Patrolman Don Flynn of Station 1 and brought to the station house. He said his name is Carl Eastman from Knapp School in Duxbury and that he came to Boston to meet his sister Alice but got lost. His father works in Jackson, N. The officers will notify his relatives.
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Hanover Street
Don Flynn
Station 1
Carl Eastman
Knapp
Duxbury
Boston
Alice
Jackson
Petition to Promote Lieutenant-Colonel Oakes to Colonel
Boston and Charles Town leaders prepare a popular petition signed by prominent citizens and many Fifth Regiment privates. The drive aims to push Oakes to full colonel and command of a provisional regiment in Washington.
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Oakes
Boston
Charlestown
Washington
New England Conservatory Alumni Banquet Draws Large Crowd
Over 200 attended the Alumni Association banquet and reunion at the New England Conservatory of Music on West Newton Street. Edward D. Hale hosted. President Charles P. Gardner welcomed guests. speeches on music were given by George Chadwick M Anagnos Carl Butterworth and Herbert J. White. reception led by Gardner Morse Hale Chadwick and Mrs Tourgee.
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Hmngland Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
West Newton Street
Maude George Jackson
W. J. Kugler
E. Graham Noble
Edward D. Hale
Charles P. Gardner
George Chadwick
M. Anagnos
Carl Butterworth
Herbert J. White
Gardner
Charles H. Morse
Messrs. Hale and
Chadwick
Tourgee
Young wife from Dover Street plunges from third floor
Agnes Chamess 22, of 61 Dover Street, jumped from a third story window to the sidewalk, a 35 foot drop. She was taken to the hospital with multiple fractures and a fractured jaw and cheekbone. Police say heavy drinking preceded the attempt and her condition was critical.
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Agnes Chamess
Dover Street
Reed Given Three More Years In Prison For Swindle
Plymouth reporter notes John Reed known as the banco king was sentenced to three additional years in prison for swindling Martin Wood of Bridgewater out of 4500 dollars.
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Plymouth
John Reed
Banco King
Martin Wood
Bridgewater
Keating Sues Railroad for 3000 Damages in Boston Court
Elizabeth Keating was awarded 3000 in the second session of the Superior Court before Judge Bishop. The July 8, 1896 collision involved a Lynn and Boston railroad car and a West End Street Railway car on Beverly near Causeway street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Superior Court
Elizabeth Keating
Lynn & Boston Railroad
West End Street Railway Company
Beverly
Causeway Street
Bay State Hospital Ship Undergoing Refit for VA Aide
The Bay State formerly Marmion in East Boston is being refitted as a hospital ship for the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association which has just purchased it for 50000 dollars funded by 40000 and 10000 checks from Robert M. Burnett and Colonel H L Higginson. A loan of 50000 dollars from the Legislature is expected to complete the project as extensive alterations to cabins staterooms and deck ironwork are planned. Captain Butman remains in command and Dr Burrell will head medical and surgical duties.
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Atlantic Works
Boston
Bay State
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Marmion
Robert M. Burnett
H. L. Higginson
Association
Bay
Butman
Boston Fruit Company
Burrell
Greenhalge
Dr Herbert L Burrell Named Leader Of Bay State Hospital Ship
Dr Herbert L Burrell yesterday appointed to head the Volunteer Aid Society hospital ship Bay State with a trained nursing corps. The ship is expected to be ready for service by mid July.
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Volunteer Aid Society
Ship Bay State
Cas
Bay State
Flood Favors Union Backed by Wires Commissioner
Local union No. 8 of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers heard a committee report exonerating Commissioner of Wires Flood from anti union charges. The panel said Flood advocated union support and would urge his men to join when possible.
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Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Wires Flood
Flood
Mrs Gray of Morgan Takes Poison in Despair
Newport Vermont June 22 Mrs Joseph Gray of Morgan committed death by own action this morning by taking poison. She had been despondent by sickness. She leaves a husband and two children.
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Newport, Vt
Joseph Gray of
Morgan
Woman Recovers Husband From Drink With Secret Remedy
A Lebanon Ohio woman describes using a free sample of Golden Specific from Dr J W Haines to change her drunkard husband. She quotes his dramatic turn after doses in coffee, potatoes, and tea, and says the remedy cost little and restored home life and happiness.
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Lebanon
Dr. Haines
John M. Hatton
P. O. Box
J. W. Haines
Glenn Pe
Cincinnati, O
Sign from ministry aims to sway Unionists in Commons
A ministry sign is sought to win over a large bloc of Unionists in the House of Commons. The group is noted as discontented with the current government's foreign policy and seeks leadership amid the unrest.
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House of Commons
Harvard Week Climax Moves to Statue for First Time
Harvard week concludes with new class day ritual at the statue after Thursday events including the baccalaureate sermon and Harvard night at the Pops. Seniors, greeted by the Glee Club and bands, will march to the statue for a formal ceremony led by First Marshal James H. Perkins and speaker Thomas Wentworth Higginson.
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Harvard
Memorial
Sanders Theatre
Glee Club
Delta
John Harvard
James H. Perkins
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
David M. Goodrich
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Norman W. Cabot
Bartlett Harding Hayes
Frank H. Bigelow
J. E. N. Shaw
Harry K. Brent
America
Criticism of Anglo American Alliance in South Boston Meeting
Mr P J Conlan condemned the Anglo American alliance at a Division 67 A Co H reception in Lan na Gael Hall South Boston attended by several hundred. Councilman Michael J Lydon presided and local artists performed as Conlan argued England cannot withstand the great powers alone and seeks US aid.
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England
lanna-Gael Hall
D Street
South
Boston
P. J. Conlan
Division 67
A. Co. H
Michael J. Lydon
Lydon
Mr. Conlan
United States
Joseph Chamberlain
London
Repair Work Boldly Promotes American Wringer Co
For repair work wringer rolls stamper American Wringer Company warranted. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Write or telephone and we will call for and deliver without extra charge. The American Wringer Co.
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Wringer Rolls Stamper
American Wringer Company
The
American Wringer Co
Manila Woman Recounts Hong Kong Departure and Cavite Battle
Mrs Frank Wildes wife of Captain Wildes of the cruiser Boston explains she left Hong Kong May 10 and has not heard from her husband since May 7. She reached San Francisco two weeks ago and Boston yesterday. She defended American tactics at Cavite noting Spanish gunners’ poor condition and her confidence in the squadron’s performance.
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Hong Kong
Manila
McCulloch
Frank Wildes
Wildes
Boston
Cavite
Harris Renominated and Medical Examiners Appointed
Governor Wolcott renominated Dr. F A Harris as city medical examiner. He also named new members for Paris Exposition managers and renominationees for boards and commissions including arbitration, medicine registration, harbor and land, nautical training, railroads, agriculture, and a list of medical examiners with appointments across multiple towns.
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Wolcott
F. A. Harris
George von L. Meyer
Hamilton
George EB. Adams
Lowell
Clemence H. Crafts
Boston
Charles S. Hamtin
Brookline
Francis M. Lincoln
Worcester
Charles L. Lovering
Taunton
William B. Rice
Quincy
William Whiting
Holyoke
Richard P. Barry
Lynn
Board of Arbitration
Forrest E. Barker
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Walter P. Powers
Clinton
Board of Registration
Clinton White
Melrose
Harbor and Land
Albert B. Hart
Cambridge
Nautical Training School
George W. Hishop
Athol
Dwight A. Horton
Northampton
Board of Agriculture
Joseph G. Pinkiam
Frank W. Draper
William Holbrook
Palmer
Francis J. Canedy
Shelburne
David W. Hodgkins
Brookfield
George W. Munsell
Harwich
Whitmell P. Small
Great Durrington
Charles Sturtevant
Hyde Park
Theodore F. Breck
Springfield
Silas D. Presbney
William M. Stone
Wellfleet
William M. Moore
Daniel H. Craig
Provincetown
Costello Arrested in Cigar Store Burglary at Winchester
Michael F. Costello, 23, of 15 Edgerly Place, was arrested by Station 4 officers for breaking and entering John Dore's cigar store at 44 Winchester Street and stealing $8 worth of goods.
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Michael F. Costello
Edgerly Place
Station 4
John Dore
Winchester Street
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N. E. Conservatory
Reuson
Reed
Vermont
Hood
Bays Bay State
Volunteer Aid Association
Herbert L. Burrell
Camp M’calla
Guantanamo Hills
Commonwealth Coffee
Bisam
John
Wickersonin
Brst Grocers
Woodley
J. A. Melvan
Divekatone Street
Ieee
Oes
Sonnbon, CO
Stu
A. Johnson
O. H. Ingalls
Bangor
Ned Ion
Johnson & CO
Mass
UR. Harris
M. F. Costello
Armour Packing CO
Kansas City, MO
Chicago
Dantal Institute
Tranover St
Blackstone St
Wilson Brothers
Amall Sargent
Somerville
Charlies Af. Leonard
G. Heals
Lila Fargent Jurte Sargent
Praningy
A. Birchard
the Gray
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James Mullen
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