Pullman Car Boycott Ordered by American Railway Union
The American Railway Union executive board inaugurates a Pullman Palace Car boycott in sympathy with strikers at Pullman Illinois and other shops. The move stops Pullman cars on railroads nationwide, effective now on the Illinois Central and perhaps a few others. Debs denounces Pullman as tyrannical and the boycott could affect about 5000 daily passengers if service halts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Company
American Railway Union
Pullman
Ill
United States
Illinois Central
Debs
Pullman Company
George M. Pullman
Railroad Company
Wagner
Vanderbilt
Mann and Woodruff
Ancient Order of Hibernians convenes fortieth Middlesex session
Lowell prepares for the fortieth biennial convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Middlesex county with over 200 delegates expected. E. J. Slattery is not a candidate. Richmonds contest for the county presidency as Somerville Cambridge and Malden plan representation. Prominent local members and chaplains organize preparations for a full day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Order of Hibernians
Middlesex County
E. J. Slattery
Order
Drs. Plunkett
Harrington
Messrs
O’hearne
Greeley
Crawley
O’donnell
Malden
Hpindle
Murray stabbed in quarrel in Franklin Square park
John Murray was found unconscious in Franklin Square after a dispute with David Ahearn. Murray suffered seven head wounds from a sharp instrument, was treated at City Hospital, and filed a police report against Ahearn who fled and has not been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Murray
Granklin Square
Murray
David Ahearn
Ahearn
Poetical Fragment Describes Evening at Graduation Event
A dainty gem and a preacher share the stage as a cautious teacher speaks at length. On Sunday night the platform holds Ann who keeps the pastor listening late during the graduation event at Washington Star.
Record run at Waltham meets marks and accidents
Johnson breaks a world record pace despite strong east wind at a Waltham Park Association meet. The event features multiple sprint trials, crashes, and claims of records with officials sworn in as referees and timers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Tyler
Murphy
Waltham Park Association
Raymond
Henry W. Robinson
George A. Perkins
C. S. Howard
J. S. Dean
Arthur K. Peck
George Sullivan
J. J. Fecitt
J. E. Saville
W. S. Atwell
Fred Wood
John Graham
Waltham
F. F. Martin
United States
H. A. Seavey
Butler
Cambridgeport
J. P. Clark
W. F. Clark
Boston
F. McDuffee
J. Bianchi
C. G. Willams
F. M. Hagegarty
James Clark
J. C. Wettergreen
Malden
Eben Snow
William Pettigrew
F. M. Haggarty
E. A. McDuffee
Nat Butler
Co. G. Williams
J. Clark
G. Plantiff
C. G. Williams
Eaa McDuffee
L. Callahan
John Bianchi
F. Mayo
John 8. Johnson
Syracuse
Tea
New York
A. W. Porter
F. M. Martin
Wettergreen
Caribou Wins First Prize In Winthrop Yacht Club Race
Judges at Parker House last night upheld that boats sailing the wrong course forfeited prizes. Caribou awarded first prize with Climax second and Quissett third. Other boats, Harbinger Beatrice Mattie Mudgekewis Stanley Gretchen, may race again for remaining prizes. Moon dyne top second class, In It penalized in fourth class with Bonita promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Yacht Club
Parker House
Bonita
Ferdinand
South Boston
Bird
Hull
Davenport
Dorchester
Cushing
Winthrop
Morrill
McIntyre
Rev Nathan E Wood Called to Lead First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church of this city extended a call to Rev Nathan E Wood current pastor of the Brookline church to fill the vacancy caused by Rev P B Moxom's resignation. Wood began in Chicago at a mission and rose to prominence at Memorial Church before Brooklin. he is married to Professor Boyce's daughter and is expected to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Brookline
First Baptist Church
Nathan E. Wood
First Baptist Church of
P. 8. Moxom
Wood
Chicagwo
Memorial Church
Chicago
Brooklin
Boyce
Somerville High School Soiree Brings Class Of Nineties Out
Somerville High School pupils of the class of ’94 gathered in Eberle Hall last evening for a sociable event with notable attendance. Nathan P. Reid led the floor with helpers Thomas Miler Jr and others as partners. Matrons included Mrs. George Baxter and Miss Frances Kaan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville High School
Ofrce
Eberle Hall
Nathan P. Reid
Thomas Miler, Jr
A. W. Simpherd
BE. B. Bowie
Joseph W. Ralph Orf
Alvah F. Dole
George ©. Baxter
Frances Kaan
Warrrenton Street Raid Net Policy Slips and Arrest
Officers of Division 4 executed a search warrant at 6 Warrenton Place seizing forty policy slips and arresting Frank Marshall, aged 58, of 58 Pleasant Street for being present where gaming implements were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 4
Warrenton Place
Frank Marshall
Pleasant Street
Flynn cautions on state fire marshalship duties
The interview discusses the advisability of creating a State fire marshal. Flynn calls it good and necessary but questions if one man can cover Boston Gloucester and Pittsfield, noting his own workload in Boston and his plan to resume law practice after an unsolicited term. He wishes success to Whitcomb and offers support to start him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Whitcomb
Greenhalge
Edward J. Flynn
Whitcomb
Boston
Russell
Flynn
Rosin Street
Dorchester
West Ossipee
N. H
Pemberton Square
Republican Party
Mr. Flynn
Gloucester
Pittsfield
Gifford Named Gas and Electric Light Commissioner
Charles H. Gifford of New Bedford is appointed by Governor Greenhalge to the Gas and Electric Light Commission. A New Bedford native born in 1848, he has long experience in whaling, business firms, postmaster service, and local utilities, and has served as a Republican leader and director of the New Bedford Gas and Edison Electric Lighting Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Greenhalge
Charles H. Gifford
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Gifford
Massachusetts Bay
William Gifford
Friend’s Academy
Haverford College
New Bedford Gas and Edison Electric Lighting Company
Union Street Railway Company
Wallace Hearing Opens in Malden District Court
In Malden on June 2 the Wallace case against Arthur D. Wallace began in district court. Susan A. Gale, 80 plus, accuses Wallace of taking a large sum under false pretences by claiming a fortune in England. Wallace denies receiving any money. government witnesses testified and the case was continued to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Wallace
Everett
Susan A. Gale
Arthur D. Wallace
Fiverett
Hayes Men Confer Opens Seventh District Campaign
Hayes and his Boston conference with Republican allies map the fall campaign for Massachusetts seventh district. Senator Lodge planned to speak but was detained. Hayes reiterates support and vows to canvass the district ahead of election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh
Barrett
Lynn
Hayes
Boston
Senator Lodge
Mr. Hayes
Rumor Of Huntington Bankruptcy Circulates In 1900s New York
Report circulates that C P Huntington is practically bankrupt amid a 15 million dollar suit against Mrs Leland Stanford. The claim suggests it is to deflect charges of influence with Congress and aid his defense if he dies before next January. Washington hints US may sue Crocker and Hopkins estates for government debts. Government action hinges on bond maturity or Huntington’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Post
C. P. Huntington
Leland Stanford
Congress
Washington
United States
Charles Crocker
Mark Hopkins
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Huntington
Chelsea Aldermen Approve Stebbins Fountain Plan in Broadway Square
Chelsea park commissioners report a Stebbins fountain design with a model and authorize Stebbins estate trustees to contract for erection. An appropriation of 1200 dollars for the base is requested. Residents petition for a special night police officer at Union Park and underground wiring is approved for enrollment. The highways committee backs no paid week of vacation for permanent men. An aldermanic order asks for fire calls from men of good character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Park Commissioners
Stebbins
Broadway Square
Joseph S. Phillips
Union Park
Committee On Highways
Littlefield
Missing Miss Stevens of Manchester Sought in Brockton
Brockton June 26 Miss Mabel Stevens known as Lettie M Stevens from Manchester New Hampshire formerly in Campello resided here briefly as a waitress at the Franklyn Cafe. She lived with Mrs Jarvis Reynolds and Mrs Russell Alden on Main and Chestnut streets. She left in October with only her clothing and room key. She returned six weeks later to say she cared for a sister in Boston and left again in November unpaid on both rooms. Her antecedents are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mabel Stevens
Manchester
N. H
Campello
Franklyn Cafe
Lettie M. Stevens
Jarvis Reynolds
Main Street
Russell Alden
Chestnut
Main Streets
Doctor Arrested for Adultery After Beating by Husband
In Orange on June 2 Dr. Abbott M. Mason of Northampton was arrested on adultery charges with Mrs. Newton Kent. He was beaten by Mrs. Kent's husband before the arrest. wounds treated at the lockup and he is to be brought to court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Abbott M. Mason
Northampton
Newton Kent
Everett couple wed in Universalist Church ceremony
Miss Mary Louise Nichols daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Nichols married Fred P Melvin a local letter carrier and civil service official in Everett last evening Rev G G Hamilton officiated Best man H R Nichols sister of the bride Nellie Nichols was bridesmaid Ushers included T H Kite George Nichols F L Slack and E C Healey A reception followed at 14 Nichols Street The couple will live at 3 Pleasant Street Everett in Boston-bound honeymoon arrangements then residence planned after a tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Everett
Mary Louise Nichols
B. F. Nichols
Fred P. Melvin
Civil Service Commission
T. H. Kite
George Nichols
F. L. Slack
E. Cc. Healey
Dorchester
Nichols Street
Boston
Melvin
Pleasant Street
Republican League hears push for woman suffrage at votes
At the National Republican League afternoon session Mr. Blackwell read a Massachusetts and Vermont resolution urging granting women the right to vote in all elections. Letters from Lodge Reed Lincoln Clarkson and Cameron were read. The convention site vote favors Des Moines over Minneapolis by 15 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
National Republican League
Blackwell
Massachusetts
Vermont
Senator Lodge
Thomas B. Reed
Robert T. Lincoln
J. S. Clarkson
Cameron
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Phelps Will Leaves Rich Connecticut Estate to Heirs
The will of the late William Walter Phelps allocates Simsbury Connecticut vault and homestead farm to son John, creates trusts of 500000 for son Sheffield and 300000 for daughter Marian the Countess Von Rottenburg, with the balance to wife and children. A 50000 bequest to Yale and a matching prior sum pursue a campus building. Estate valued at 7000000.
Island Pond Democrat Deputy Collector Eben C. Robinson Dies
Eben C. Robinson, a Democrat and deputy collector in charge of Island Pond port, died suddenly today. The Vermont official was noted for his long service and local prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Pond
Eben C. Robinson
Bennett pushes lobby investigation order in Mass Senate clash
Everett representative Franklin Pierce Bennett fuels a fight over an order to create a special committee to probe lobby influence and alleged corrupt practices behind bills aiding the American Bell Telephone Company, the Boston Elevated Railroad, and the Massachusetts Ship Canal Company. The plan faces constitutional questions and opposition from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Pierce Bennett
Everett
Third House
Worcester
House
American Bell Telephone Company
Boston Elevated
Meigs
Massachusetts Ship ‘Canal Company
General Court
Bennett
Roberts Aims Amendments To Expand Investigative Order
In Chelsea Rep Robert Roberts plans amendments to Rep Bennett’s inquiry order to broaden the investigation. He seeks to require clear charges on the floor and include Senate members, arguing the current draft lacks focus and authority. He also calls for editors to testify about alleged legislative corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Representative Roberts
Chelsea
Post
Senate
House
Greenhalge
Daily Press of
Boston
Harvard Alumni Reunions Fill Town With Class Dinners
Dozens of Harvard graduates gathered in town for reunions and dinners. Notables included W L Richardson, Professors Appleton and Tausig, and figures such as August Belmont and Frederick Lawton. The events spanned many classes from 1869 to 1892 with receptions at Young's Parker's Tremont and Revere House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Young's
W. L. Richardson
W. H. Appleton
Swarthmore College
G. Crocker
H. H. Sprague
Prentiss Cummings
W. R. Livermore
Parker’s
Thomas P. Beal
Francis G. Peabody
William H. Orcutt
Amory G. Hodges
New York
E. H. Sears
St. Louis
Richard H. Dana
August Belmont
James Lawrence
Frederick Lawton
Lowell
Paul Dana
New York Sun
Herbert L. Harding
George F. C. Faulkner
Keene, N. H
George A. Blaney
Newton
Frederick H. Rindge
G. von L. Meyer
House of Representatives
Professor Tausig
Francis Almy
W. B. de la Casas
J. T. Coolidge
Thomas Russell
I. T. Burr
Charles T. Sprague
Williamb. Lawrence
Blanchard
George C. Cutter
T. McLennan
Montreal
George Sheldon
E. L. Baylies
Peter Barlow
C. Brigham
The
Tremont
William H. Rand
Lloyd McKim Garrison
Charles F. Adams, Jr
B. F. Carpenter
Chicago
W. H. Clyde
N. Y
J. H. Setrick
Maxime Bocher
F. G. Balch
C. B. Porter
C. Edson
United States District
W. G. Thompson
E. R. Thayer
Tremont House
Jeremiah Smith
Law School
W. C. Wait
H. W. Cunningham
J. Edward Weld
Tammany Hall
E. J. Wendell
Sherman Hoar
Henry M. Hubbard
George Richardson
San Francisco
George W. Williams
Charleston
S. C
Revere House
Judge Moody
Colonel Chase
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserve College
H. C. Ernest
Vanborgh
Iowa University
Pa de Stimson
Wheelwright
Japanese Army Seizes Corea Capital King Held
A Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese forces occupy Seoul, Corea's capital, with the king effectively imprisoned, as of June 27. The report notes Corea remains under Japanese control and the monarch is confined.
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London
Shanghai
Corea
Snow Bird Keel Ups Near Cape Pine
Vessels report a schooner floating bottom up near Cape Pine. The Snow Bird from Carbonear was later towed to St Mary's and crew of six is presumed lost after sailing for Lahave months ago to load timber.
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ST. John's
N. F
Cape Pine
St. Mary’s
Carbonear
Lahave
Senator Hill Fails In Tax Bill Change But Highlights Bond Exemption
In Washington on June 26 Senator Hill failed to amend the income tax bill but drew attention to the exemption of United States bond interest from taxation, noting a $625 million gap. Sections on bank and corporate taxation were struck out and replaced with net profit based levies. An amendment to exempt mutual insurers for their members was offered by Mr. West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Hill
United States
Finance Committee
West
Cambridge S. of V. Elects President
Joseph J. Eaton of Harvard class of 9 was unanimously chosen captain of 8S. 5S. Sleeper Camp 56, Sons of Veterans, Cambridge, to fill the unexpired term of Frank L. Pearson who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Eaton
Harvard
Sons of Veterans
Cambridge
Frank L. Pearson
Benjamin Douglass Dead In Middletown
The Hon. Benjamin Douglass, aged 110, longtime Middletown resident and founder of the Douglass pump works, died at 7:30 p.m. He was born in 1816 and served as Lieutenant-Governor of Connecticut in 1861 and 1862.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Benjamin Douglass
Douglass Pump Works
Death of William Warren After Heat Exposure at City Hospital
William Warren died at City Hospital from effects of extreme heat suffered last Saturday. He was a night watchman at the Chickering piano factory on Tremont street and resided at 65 Phillips street in Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warren
City Hospital
Warren
Chickering Piano Factory
Tremont Street
Phillips Street
Roxbury
Labor trafficking tale from Jay Me shows padrone abuse
Italians transported from Boston to Jay Maine under two bosses Raffaele di Marco and Violenzo Pennaga endured deceitful living conditions. They worked as day laborers for $1.20 daily with travel fees charged, traveled 37 miles back to Boston after a week of exploitation, pledging watches for passage and losing about $12 each. The report urges action by a reform committee and relief by a new society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raffaele di Marco
Violenzo Pennaga
Jay
Augusta
Boston
Marco
Penna
Arts
Man Holds Wife Incident In Lenox Gap
Edward St Onge returned to North Adams and found his wife with Charles Reed. He fired at Reed who collapsed and then vanished into a lumber yard. Reed is missing and presumed fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Onge
Charles Reed
North Adams
Edward St. Onge
Lenox
Reed
Plymouth Ready for Sea in Hoboken Dry Dock Move
Newport R I June 26 Providing the fog lifts sooner the Plymouth will sail for Hoboken shortly after midnight under her own power convoyed by two wrecking tugs. Shea will lie up in Hoboken until the dry dock is ready for her which will be about the last of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. d
Plymouth
Hoboken
Shea
Shakspere at Dartmouth Stage Third Midsummer Performance
Shakspere Club at Dartmouth Hanover presented the third performance of Midsummer Night's Dream on the Hon. Hiram Hitchcock grounds. The run followed two successful showings and proceeds fund a free bed at Mary Hitchcock Hospital for the Hospital Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Shakspere
Dartmouth Shakspere Club
Hiram Hitchcock
Hospital Aid Society
Mary Hitchcock Hospital
Colby Alumni Elects New Leaders in June Meeting
The Colby alumni chose Rev. F. W. Bakeman of Chelsea Mass as president. Professor William J. Black of Oberlin was named acting professor of history and political economy replacing Shailor Mathews. C. B. Stetson became full professor of Greek, and H. C. Jackson was appointed instructor in physical culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
F. W. Bakeman
Chelsea
Mass
Colby
William J. Black
Oberlin College
Shailor Mathews
C. B. Stetson
H. C. Jackson
Sewanhaka Yacht Club Cruise Brings Fleet Into Harbor
New Haven reports the Sewanhaka Yacht Club dragons in its annual eastward cruise entering harbor tonight before dawn. The Gloriana led the fleet to New London beating the Navahoe by 13 minutes 5 seconds in actual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Sewanhaka Yacht Club
New London
Gloriana
Navahoe
Depew Delivers Phi Beta Kappa Oration at Wesleyan
Middletown Conn June 2 The Hon Chauncey M Depew spoke the Phi Beta Kappa oration tonight before the Wesleyan Chapter and friends of the college
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Chauncey M. Depew
Wesleyan Chapter
Friends of the Colege
Rindge Visits Cambridge Mayor for Afternoon Drive
Mr. Frederick H. Rindge was the guest of Mayor Bancroft yesterday afternoon. They enjoyed a drive about Cambridge and later dined at the mayor's house. He will depart for a business trip to New Hampshire next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick H. Rindge
Bancroft
Cambridge
Rindge
New Hampshire
Fire destroys Fournier's box factory at Springvale
The Fournier's box factory at Springvale depot burned early this morning in Sanford Missouri. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with 900 dollars insured. Cause probably incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Fournier
Springvale
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Hibernians
Middlesex
Pretty
Ann
Caribou
Winthrop Club
DR. Moxom
Somerville Hih School Soiree
Warrenton Street
Mr. Whitcomb
Lodge
Mabel
Nichols
Republican League
Phelps
YALE
Mr. Bennett
MR. Roberts
Everett W. Roberts
Messrs. Shute
Dennis
Salem
White
Sandwich
Hoar
Foss
Cottage City
Durant
Massachusetts Ship Canal Company
Capitol
Francis Kossuth
Louis Kossuth
Representative Bennett
Everett Statesman
Rep. Roberts
Hill
Cambridge S. OF V
Maine
Port
Dartmouth
Depew
Wesleyan
Mayor Bancroft
Keene Optical Co
Washington St
American Tool & Machine Co
Kingston St
General Machinery
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