Ward 8 Alderman Donavan Sparks Heated City Council
A tense city council session erupts between Alderman William F. Donovan of Ward 8 and Chair John H. Lee over an alleged report and an order related to a 3500 fee paid by the Rapid Transit Commission. The clash leads to interruptions, rulings, and a recess as officials clash on procedure and file handling.
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William F. Donovan
John H. Lee
Donovan
Alderman Lee
Riddle, Noonan and Horgan
Joint Committee On Claims
Babson
Rapid Transit Commission
Allen
Ward 8
Lee
W. I. Donovan
W. F. Donovan
Committee On
Committee On Streets and Sewers
Committee On Claims
W F. Donovan
W. J. Donovan
Alderman Allen
Aldermen Clash Over Claims Report On Babson Payment
City board debates whether Rapid Transit Commission is a city department and if Babson must return 590 dollars. Majority says no. minority says commission not a department. Voting shifts determine printing and future consideration of both reports.
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W. F. Donovan
Babson
Committee On Claims
W. J. Donovan
Alderman Allen
Allen
Riddcle
Noonan
Horgan
Bryant
Barnes
Lee
Rapid Transit Commission
Board of Transit Commissioners
Mahoney
Transit Commission
Wayor Matthews
Charles
Barry
Law Department
Hall
W. I.’. Donovan
Tremont
Tremont and
Beacon Streets
West Point Appointment Contenders Named by Congressman Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald selects Charles Doyle of 119 Tyler Street and John Adams of 111 East Utaw Street East Boston as finalists for the West Point vacancy. They depart for Newport for entrance examinations. Doyle led the competitive ranking and Adams is the alternate. Doyle, born 1875 in Lawrence, excels academically and athletically. Adams, born 1877 in East Boston, captained his high school military company and attends Harvard Medical School.
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Congressman Fitzgerald
West Point
Newport
Charles Fred Doyle
Tyler Street
John D. Adams
Eutaw Street
Boston
Fitzgerald
Mr. Doyle
Lawrence
English High School
Doyle
Mr. Adams
East Boston
Chapman Grammar
East Boston High School
Harvard Medical School
Grand Army Club of Massachusetts Holds May Ladies Night
At the United States Hotel the Grand Army Club of Massachusetts held its monthly meeting with over fifty comrades present. President George H. Innis presided as routine business was conducted and a light luncheon served. The group voted to hold a ladies night in May.
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United States
Grand Army Club of
Massachusetts
George H. Innis
Seaside gambling raid defendants plead guilty in Plymouth
In Plymouth on March 2 a crowd gathered at the courthouse for the case against 37 men arrested Saturday night at Seaside for presence at a gambling scene. All defendants but Burke the proprietor pled guilty and were fined 10 dollars each. Burke and Green await further action on March 18.
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Plymouth
Court House
Seaside
Burke
John H. Burke
Charles H. Green
Receivers Appointed for B and C Rail Road in Pennsy
Judge Butler in the United States Circuit Court named John K. Cowen and Oscar G. Murray ancillary receivers for the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company in the eastern district of Pennsylvania. Security set at 16000 dollars. The same pair were appointed in Baltimore on Saturday.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Butler
United States Circuit Court
John K. Cowen
Oscar G. Murray
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore
American Wringer Company Ad Promotes Sales and Service
The American Wringer Company announces its Boston area locations at 13 and 16 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill offering all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered at no extra charge. Contact Tremont 764 by mail or telephone.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Hill's Rheumatism and Goat Cure Claim
Prominent remedial claim from Hill Medicine Co declares one bottle cures rheumatism with a goat therapy. Invalid details include address at 36 and 19th Street New York City and a request to send for a circular.
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HILL
Hill Medicine Co
New York City
Puritana Compound Co
Concord
N. H
House votes to back Cuban resolutions amid war debate
In a polarized session the House approved resolutions backing Cuban insurgents despite warnings of war. Key speakers included Messrs Turner Smith Boutelle Cummings Moody Tucker Hutcher with a 263 to 17 vote. Rebels and Spanish forces clashed near Campo Florida Olallita Santa Clara and Sague de Tanamo with multiple casualties. General Navarro sailed for Spain.
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Confederacy
Potomac
Rio Grande
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Alexander
Barcelona
Svesepeg
United States
Cuba
Grant
Congress
Quesada
Smith
Rep
Mich
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Pulaski
Kosciusko
Boutelle
House
Whit
Constantism
Senate
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Cipa
Cummings
Dem
N. Y
General Weyler
McCall
Mass
Moody
Massachusetts
Tucker
Virginia
Hutcher
Messrs. Atwood
Black
Cobb
Ala
Culberson
Tex
Elliott
S. C
Gillette
Grout
Harrison
Russell
Simpkins
Wright
Spanish Troops Capture Rebel Camp in Matanzas
The report says Spanish troops under Major Cossio defeated 1500 rebels led by Amieva Betancourt and Cajizote on the Jesus Maria estate near Santa Ana Matanzas. Rebels lost eighteen killed and twenty wounded while the camp was taken and Major Cossio was wounded in the leg. A Spanish steamer carrying political prisoners faced an attempted overboard escape, and the scene involved guard gunfire. The Hernan Cortes sailed to Matanzas and fired on a mysterious fast steamer. Additional Spanish transports arrived despite concealment efforts. United States Consul General Williams reportedly resigned, with the resignation reaching Washington. Insurgent leaders Gomez and Maceo are noted in Matanzas.
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Alvarez
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Amieva
Betancourt
Cajizote
Cossio
Ceuta
Africa
Hernan Cortes
Spain
United States
Williams
State Department
Washington
Gomez J
European comment on Cuba policy from London and European papers
London Daily News warns against rapid U S recognition of Cuban belligerency fearing war with Spain. Berlin papers condemn but warn against renewed armament while predicting diplomatic maneuvering. Paris editions criticize U S Monroeism and expect Europe to unite against it.
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The
Daily News
United States Senate
Cuba
Cleveland
United States
Spain
America
Dmdicen
Weenh Nm Aemfint Hnawrerar
Ancvla
Campos
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Mexico
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Senate
Washington
Madrid
Frankfurt Zeitung
France
Vossische Zeitung
Leipziger Nachrichten
Monroe
Lokal Anzeiger
Post
Berliner Neueste Nachrichten
Boersen Courier
Reischbole
Paris
Reregard
Libre Parole
Bismarck
Sherman
Figaro
Europe
Senators Talk on Cuban Crisis and Neutrality Laws
Washington dispatch reports Senator Lodge defending Spanish conduct and urging peaceful resolution in Cuba. Senator Hale of Maine explains his vote against the Cuban resolution, arguing against entangling relations and favoring neutrality laws enforcement. The Senate passes a navy expansion bill authorizing 1000 enlisted men, naval militia calls, and troop transport charter in emergency.
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Lodge
Senate
Webster
Hulsemann
United States
Cuba
Hale
Maine
Congress
Confederacy
Rep
Resolution to Explain Spanish Letter Charges Referred
Senate resolution asks the President to demand Spain explain charges alleged in a letter claimed from Gomez, late editor of La Lucha, amid Navy increase bill consideration. Resolution referred to Foreign Relations Committee for explanation.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Navy
Washington
Call
Dem
Fla
Senate
United States
Spain
Gomez
la Luchae
Quieting mood in Madrid amid U S tenses
Madrid reports a reduced popular anti American sentiment though hostility persists. Guards remain at public buildings and the American legation as authorities keep tight precautions. University protests were thwarted by gendarmes who arrested fourteen ringleaders.
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Madrid
United States
Minister Taylor Residence Safe After Madrid Incident
Washington report says Secretary Olney released a cable from Minister Taylor in Madrid. The minister notes the Barcelona consulate was insulted with windows broken and offers of reparation. He states the government has acted to guard the legation and his residence and that he asked for no protection.
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Cleveland
Olney
Taylor
Madrid
Barcelona
Legation
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