Night Car Service Resumes in South Boston
No new developments in the South Boston strike last evening as night cars ran ten for the first time since the stoppage. Superintendent Coolidge says arbitration is not possible and cites rapid returns of workers including stubborn hostlers. Police praised for maintaining peace while Cambridge line crews fix track, and Ned Barker, a striker turned driver, faces arrest for obstructing a car after a drunken incident. Barker reportedly fled to Fryeburg Maine.
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Salem
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Barker
Putnam Avenue
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Fryeburg
Weather Indications For March 1 In New England
For twenty four hours beginning 7 a m Tuesday March 1 fair weather expected across New England and eastern New York, with light local snow later in the day. Warmer temperatures and winds shifting to southerly are forecast.
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New England
New York
Steamers Arrive at Moville and Liverpool Run
Loxpon Feb 28 reports Belgravia from New York arrived Moville while Rugia from New York remained off the Lizard. Norseman from Boston reached Liverpool today. Liw York Feb 26 lists La Bretagne arriving at avre.
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New York
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Lizard
Norseman
Boston
Liverpool
York
la Bretagne
Avre
Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Aliens and Convicts on Public Works
This morning's news notes the Senate passage of a bill prohibiting the employment of aliens and convicts on public works. Other items include pleuro-pneumonia measures, labor arbitration advances, and various regional incidents and nominations across the country.
Controversy in Commons over Archbishop Croke Prosecution
Archibishop Croke faced prosecution rumors causing a canation in the House of Commons. Russia predicts peace while testing a new explosive. Cardinal Jacobini died yesterday, not Saturday the 28th. Germany tightens rules to curb French espionage. Report on the Kapunda’s loss follows.
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Croke
Russia
Cardinal Jacobini
Germany
Weather and civic notices from a Boston page
Fair and warmer today with a busy civic agenda. The board of aldermen heard the Suburban Street Railway petition for Beacon Hill tracks. General Crook spoke for the Massachusetts Indian Association.
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Beacon Hill
General Crook
Massachusetts Indian Association
Joseph Cook
Knights of Labor
Boston
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New England Education Society
Gloucester
Congregational Club
American Bell ‘Telephone Company
Fitchburg
Senate
Atchison
San Diego
West End
First Dinner of the Boston Leather Associates at Revere House
The Boston Leather Associates held its first dinner at the Revere House with over forty members present. The six week old group aims to promote trade interests and sociability among leather workers. Officers named include President E. S. Hamblen, Vice President F. B. Bancroft, Secretary E. H. Towle, Treasurer H. Hi. Baldwin, with directors from several firms. Invited guests included Frank Converse, John Burgess, F. Wood, Frank Reynolds, W. C. Lewis, and Albert Plummer. The evening concluded with speeches and songs.
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Revere House
E. 8. Hamblen
Hamblen Bros
F. B. Bancroft
N. W. Rice & Co
E. H. Towle
McConnell & Shaws
H. Hi. Baldwin
William F. Johnson
C. A. Brown
Sewall & Sampson
H. S. Langdon
Cutler, Foster & Co
L. M. Dorr
E. Cummings & Co
Frank Converse
Boston
John Burgess
Cambridge
F. Wood
Frank Reynolds
W. C. Lewis
Boot and Shoe Recorder
Albert Plummer
Shoe and Leather Reporter
New York Southern Telegraph Company Incorporation
The certificate filed today shows capital of 1,000,000 with 100 shares and provision to raise to 5,000,000. Wires will run from New York to Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Richmond Charleston Savannah and New Orleans and other points.
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New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Richmond
Charleston
Savannah
New Orleans
A Breeze in Commons The Government Declines to State Its Position
London sees a rumor that the cabinet will prosecute Archbishop Croke for tax resistance. Sir Michael Hicks Beach refuses to confirm plans while the Parnellites mock the reply. Conservatives urge quicker coercive action as Dublin authorities empower magis trates to mobilize troops and police.
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Croke
House of Commons
William Johnston
Orange
Michael Hicks-Beach
Michael
Parnellites
Ireland
Dublin
City Slowly Recovers After Earthquake Fright
Feb 28 dispatches report the city returning to normal after the earthquake scare. A fall of plaster at Notre Dame caused brief panic during mass, quickly subsiding with no injuries.
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Church of Notre Dame
Apis
Ronn
Paris
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M. Flammarion
Niece
Old Mentone
Cardinal Jacobinus Death Debunked Premature
London reports premature death of Cardinal Jacobini after a comatose period and lingering state. The cardinal reportedly expired briefly after noon today, though initial Rome reports had claimed his death.
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London
Cardinal Jacobini
New York
Rome
Jubilee date for Queen's jubilees announced
London announces June 21 as the national holiday for the Queen's jubilee. A state service will be held at Westminster Abbey with her Majesty in attendance.
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Westminster Abbey
Russia says European balance to be restored without war
In Peterspura on February 28 M De Giers Russia foreign minister told the Turkish ambassador that he expects Europe to regain equilibrium soon and that there will be no war.
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Peterspura
M. de Giers
New Explosive Demonstrated With Great Power
Sr Prienspure reports experiments under government supervision showing a new explosive with fifteen times the destructive power of gunpowder and no smoke.
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Prienspure
Looney labor bill passes Maine House amid concessions
The Maine House approved the Looney labor measure by 106 to 16 in Augusta. It bans male under sixteen and female under eighteen from manufacturing work beyond ten hours daily, allows six extra hours per week for ten weeks in emergencies, and prohibits employment of under twelve. Children under fifteen must have sixteen weeks school attendance, with certificates from school boards and parents. The bill mirrors Massachusetts law and faces Senate action.
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Looney
Knights of Labor
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Edgerton Named Defendant in $12,000 Trust Suit
Civil Service Commissioner Alfred P. Edgerton was sued for $12,000 and an accounting over funds entrusted by the late Anna C. Ketchum of Stanford Connecticutt. The Brooklyn administrator de bonis non filed the action alleging misrepresentation about a security held in trust and lack of receipts for indebtedness.
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Ind
Civil Service
Alfred P. Edgerton
Anna C. Ketchum
Stanford, Conn
de Bonis Non
Brooklyn
Ketchum
Edgerton
West Virginia Senator Nominee Named Lucas Accepts
Cuanieston W Va Feb 28 Governor Wilson tendered the U S senatorship to D B Lucas of Jefferson county who was among the twelve Democratic kickers in the recent contest Lucas accepted and will receive credentials shortly after March 4.
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Cuanieston
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Wilson
United States
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Jefferson County
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River and Harbor Bill Appropriation Sealed in Conference
Wasuuincron Feb 28. Conferrees agree on points of difference in the river and harbor appropriation bill. The total amount agreed upon in conference is less than 10 million dollars.
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Paine Will Contest Proceedings Continue In New York
Testimony in Surrogate Rollins court reveals Paine wealth aims. George Muller says Wardwell risked life for money. Charles Wells notes Paine offered writings but not published. Mme Salvette recalls Paine’s patronage and warnings about Wardwell. Saalsfield relays Anderson’s claim of a will favoring Wardwell and a codicil. Case adjourned to tomorrow.
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Miser
Charles A. Wells
The
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Musical Trade Journal
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St. Leo’s Church
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Mr. Anderson
Candee Rubber Co. to Close March 13 With Indefinite Halt
Candee Rubber Company of New Haven Conn will shut down on March 13 for an indefinite period. About a thousand workers will lose their jobs. The firm reportedly has a large stock of finished goods on hand.
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Candee Rubber Company
Morgan Pier Fire Ravages Lighter Toward Jersey Shore
A fire aboard the lighter Lorena at the Morgan line dock North River spread across eight cotton laden lighters and three vessels. The Lone Star and other ships were damaged. total loss estimated at 400000 to 450000 dollars with 1500 bales of cotton on the dock and 2500 on barges. Crews towed ships to midstream and Jersey docks as flames burned out by midday.
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Ritter
Hope
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Fires Reported in Locat and Milton Depots
Two fires were reported yesterday. In Locat, a fire in a cellar at 102 Marcella Street caused by a board near the furnace. no damage. At Milton Old Colony depot, a kerosene lamp explosion destroyed the building, about 20,000 dollars in damage, no injuries.
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F. C. Keith
Old Colony
Milton
Insurance conspirators on trial in Beverly homicide plot
In the Superior Criminal Court Judge Mason hears Mary A. Leonard Charles L. Frost and Walter E Bray accused of conspiring to defraud the United States Accident Association of New York out of 5000 linked to a life policy on Henry J Thomas. Evidence shows prior communication after the claimed drowning Sept 30 and affidavits by Bray and Frost. Bray defense claims innocence and says he was deceived by others.
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Charles L. Frost
Walter E. Bray
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Henry J. Thomas
Beverly Harbor
Thomas J. Garean
Saunders
Jyy Thomas
Leonard
Bray
Frost
Thomas
Woodbury
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Badger
Boston Man Injured by Broadway Car
Henry Harrington of Boston was run over by a Broadway horse car, suffering a crushed ankle. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City for treatment.
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New York
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
Great Britain to Be Target of Expanded Trade Action
The report argues railway traffic would be more effective than restricting fish exports and calls for action against Great Britain, not Canada, to be pursued until just measures are forced. Belmont on Clements signs. Rice of Massachusetts does not. No House conference request is expected. any Senate overture would come from its side.
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Worcester Nominee Chosen for Postmaster Role
President Cleveland nominated James E. Estabrook a 59 year old Worcester lawyer and Democratic politician to succeed General Pickett as postmaster of Worcester. Estabrook has long served in state and city offices and played a key role in Democratic campaigns and county leadership.
Chicago Provision Deal Ends With May Mess Pork Surge
The May mess pork market surged as operators pushed prices to 19 10 per barrel before a late retreat to 18. The May contract opened at 16 65 and climbed through 17 to 19 10, then settled around 18. Prices swung amid a suspected corner and uncertain peak levels.
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Mrs Druse Hanged For Murder In New York Prison
Mrs. Druse was executed by hanging at Onondaga penitentiary after being convicted of murdering her husband. The scene featured clergy, family, and law officials, with final prayers by Rev. Dr. Powell and Dr. Powell delivering the remains to her chosen advisor.
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Diusa
Ten thousand a year Mr James M Trotter appointed recorder
Washington February 28 Some district Democrats furious at the Presidents nomination of James M Trotter a Boston colored man to the recorder of deeds post worth about ten thousand dollars a year. The Senate likely will not confirm him though he may hold the office for about a year. Trotter known in Boston colored circles for his post office service and real estate work in Hyde Park is a former Fifty fourth Massachusetts Regiment member who later wrote Lives of Prominent Colored Singers.
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Martin R. Delaney
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General Crook Urges Indian Inclusion At Cambridge Address
Major-General George Crook spoke at Sanders Theatre on the Indian question before a large Cambridge audience. He argued for civil law governance of Indians, equal rights including the ballot, and cautioned gradual reform while recalling Apaches and frontier life.
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George Crook
Edward Everett Hale
General Crook
Pacific Coast
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Suit Against City of Lawrence Settled Over Sewer Damage
The Lawrence city suit filed by Mrs. Hannah N. O Sullivan and others for damages to land caused by the Spicket River sewer construction was settled. The city pays $248.92 and takes the land, according to the city solicitor.
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Sprcral
Hannah N. O'Sullivan
Spicket River
Bangor man dies from railroad crash injuries in Vermont
H G Wilcox of Bangor New York died this afternoon in Hamtrorp Vermont from erysipelas complications following the recent railroad disaster. The death raises the total fatalities from the accident to thirty.
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H. G. Wilcox
Bangor
N. Y
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