Desks by Mail Abuse of Free Postal Privileges
I C Slater and General W W Dudley testified to Congress opposing freight or express mail of official post matter. They argued the 1879 act meant official papers only and free mail should not cover desks carpets or exposition goods. They cited World's Fair shipments and a $20,000,000 gold mailing as examples of improper use.
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Washington
I. C. Slater
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
New York Central
Illinois Central
W. W. Dudley
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
House Committee On
Post Offices
San Francisco
New York
Supreme Court Upholds School Exclusion Inquiry
Wilbert A Bishop a Rowley schoolboy wins a case against his town after the Supreme Judicial Court rules that a teacher cannot permanently exclude a pupil from school without a hearing by the school committee The decision stresses that the committee must hear disputed facts and that a parent may seek remedy in court if the committee acts in good faith but improperly blocks due process Congressman William H Moody argued for Bishop.
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Wilbert A. Bishop
Rowley
Supreme Judicial Court
Peach
Bishop
Lilley
Charles Allen
William H. Moody
Depew predicts Morton as New York’s unity choice
Chauncey M. Depew states New York delegates will nominate Governor Morton for the presidency at the national convention in St Louis. The State backs his strength, availability, and fitness for the office in the present emergency, and Depew says Morton will win.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Morton
St. Louis
Clarkson predicts united Iowa support at GOP convention
General J S Clarkson of Iowa arrives in Chicago en route to Des Moines for the Republican State convention. He calls the gathering a love feast and says no candidate has yet secured a lead or won the fight, with 136 of 918 delegates chosen so far.
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Chicago
Clarkson
Iowa
Des Moines
Allison
Arkansas Free Silver Wing Urges Delegates for Chicago
The Free Silver faction in Arkansas calls voters to choose delegates to the national convention with a firm stance against compromise on the silver issue. They urge Southern and Western states to send delegates to Chicago and threaten to withdraw and reconvene in St. Louis on July 22 to form a Democratic ticket free from Eastern influence.
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Little Rock
Ark
Free Silver
Arkansas
Chicago
St. Louis
Local church groups named perpetual members to committee on new members
The General Theological Library held its fifth meeting in a new building near Mt. Vernon street. First Congregational Church Malden and Wellesley Hills Congregational Church were elected perpetual members. Several local crimes and incidents were reported including a burglary case, a robbery conviction, a street accident injuring a 14 year old boy, and a minor roof fire. A new Ancient Order of Bermians division was started at Field's Corner with officers elected.
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General Theological Library
Mt. Vernon Street
First Congregational Church
Malden
Wellesley Hilll Congregational Church
John Millwood
John Dempsey
Sarah D. Jordan
Joy Street
Lourke
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Benjamin Holmes
Timothy P. O’connor
Suffolk Superior Court
Yee ‘Tarn
Tyler Street
Sheldon Street
Dorchester Avenue
Ashmonttreet
City Hospital
John Caterin
E. J. Farley
Farley
Clumbus Avenue
Station Street
Roxbury
Swetttreet
David Gear
Ancient
Order of Bermians of America
Field’s Corner
William J. Cronin
Suffolk County Directory
Hdlmond Coffey
W. J. Curran
J. Maguire
Rn Corcoran
In Maguire
Tax collector in Presque Isle flees with large shortage
In Presque Isle Aroostook county tax collector D Henry Ervin fled with about 100000 dollars in unpaid funds. He is believed to have left for Canada after being seen in Vanceboro, with bondsmen set to cover the loss. Authorities suspect careless habits rather than deliberate fraud. his whereabouts are unknown.
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Bangor
Presque Isle
Aroostook County
D. Henry Ervin
Ervin
Vanceboro
St. John
Canada
Boston Firemen to Get One Day Off in Eight
Boston will grant firemen one day off in eight after Mayor Quincy signed the annual appropriation bill including $50,000 for the plan. Fire Commissioner Russell says about forty new men will be needed once settled. A full-fledged fireman earns $1200 yearly, and the $50,000 appropriation should cover the extra expense. Currently the department offers fourteen vacation days in summer plus other leaves, prompting questions if the change improves the old system.
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Boston
Quincy
Russell
Post
Supreme Court Stays Mandate in Putnam Bank Case
The Supreme Court stayed the mandate in War ren F. Putnam ex-president of Granite State National Bank Exeter New Hampshire. Ten days granted to file briefs on grand jury testimony error and court jurisdiction. Putnam convicted of misappropriating 40000 from the bank and sentenced to five years in prison.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Warren F. Putnam
Granite State National Bank
Exeter
N. H
Grand Jury
Supreme Court of the United States
Putnam
Venezuelan blue 600K reaches Washington before publication
Four copies of the Venezuelan blue book arrived in Washington. One was for Sir Julian Paunceforte for his information, not to present to the Venezuelan Commission. Three copies went to the State Department from Ambassador Bayard, reportedly as a courtesy from Lord Salisbury, with officials denying knowledge of the receipt.
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Washington
England
Julian Pauncefote
State Department
Ambassador Bayard
Lord Salisbury
Stoughton man attacked by two men near West Stoughton
Robert Porter of Stoughton was assaulted Saturday night near West Stoughton village as he returned home. The two men attempted to rob him of his money but Porter escaped and alerted neighbors, causing the assailants to flee. Porter often carries a sizable sum on weekend strolls, suggesting they targeted him specifically.
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Stoughton
Robert Porter
West Stoughton Village
Riots Rock St Kitts as Plantations Burn and Strikers Take Over
A general strike by boatmen, porters and laborers on St Kitts leads to rioting across the island. Principal sugar-estate buildings are burned, cane fields destroyed, and workers are killed or injured as police and marines struggle to restore order. British forces are being sent, with detachment plans for St Lucia. strike is attributed to low wages.
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ST. Kitts
W. I
Cordelia
St. Lucia
Mignon at Castle Square with a New Prima Donna
Ambroise Thomas's Mignon was staged at Castle Square Theatre before a large audience. Miss Lane sang the title role with notable concerted effort, while Mile. Fatmah Diard impressed in upper registers. Conductor Hirschfeldt’s orchestra support was solid though brass could tone down.
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Ambroise Thomas
Castle Square Theatre
Miss Lane
Rose
Filina
Mile
Fatmah Diard
Persse
Wilhelm Meister
Wolff
Lothario
Murray Laertes
Hirschfeldt
Actress Locked Up as Fugitive From Justice
In the House of Detention a young woman called May Meredith aged 20 is jailed on a fugitive from justice charge. She claims to be an actress from New York and is wanted for larceny of a sealskin sack and two diamond rings valued at 500 dollars from Mrs. Clare Barrett of 228 West Forty-ninth Street. Barrett entrusted the goods to Meredith during a temporary absence. both lodger and valuables vanished. Boston police traced Meredith to a house on Acton street and New York officers may soon come for the prisoner.
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May Meredith
New York City
Miss Meredith
New York
Clare Barrett
West Forty-ninth Street
Barrett
Mrs Carrie James Wins Separate Support Case
In Suffolk Probate Court Judge McKim grants Mrs Carrie B James a decree for separate support against Dr Woodbury D James. She secures custody of their minor child and he must pay $50 monthly. He denies cruelty and claims her mind is unbalanced after multiple hearings over two months.
Gilbert comic opera His Excellency at Tremont Theater
The Hundred and fiftieth US performance and eighth in this city of His Excellency drew a fine Tremont audience. The show was bright and brisk with popular numbers met by enthusiastic applause. John LeHay’s stage cackle and his rotten cotton gloves drew roaring laughter. A matinee is scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m.
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United States
Gilbert
Tremont Theatre
John LeHay
Tremont
Aunt Abby in The County Jail to close Boston run
Neil Burgess plans retirement after his Europe tour with Frohman. Last performances this week at Park Theatre mark final chances to see him as Aunt Abby. Audiences praise his realization and humor. crowds fill the house nightly. Artist’s Model delights at Kuillis Street. Marie Studholme praised. other cast members cited for dance and song. Reserved-seat holders at tomorrow's matinee receive an original Studholme photograph.
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Neil Burgess
Europe
Charles Frohman
Boston
Abby
Jair
Park Theatre
Kuilils Street
Marie Studholme
Fred Wright, Jr
Maurice Farkea
Wright
Farkea
Lawrence JL Orsay
Christine Mayne
Amelie
Alison Skipworth
Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Feoce Edwardes
London
Stollcs St
Kneisel Quartet Concert Delights Association Hall
The sixth Kneisel concert at Association Hall drew a larger crowd as the mute improved the Rubinstein Quartet performance. Miss Anna M. Wood sang pieces by Henschel Pranz Lalo and Chaminade with grace. MacDowell’s Flos ferum Arthurus was played by the composer and Haydn Opus 76 quartet earned warm acclaim.
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Association Hall
Rubinstein
Henschel
Pranz
Lalo
Chaminade
Anna M. Wood
Goloist
Mercurgia
Flos Ferum Arthurus
EB. A. MacDowell
Haydn
Miss Wood
Franz
Paderewski
Salvation Oil Liniment Ad Note Promotes Value
A brief ad line proclaims Salvation Oil liniment as the best buy at twenty five cents, a compact claim of value aimed at readers seeking cheap pain relief.
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Salvation Oil
Gay Parisians at Museum Offer Clever Comedy Evening
The Gay Parisians proves a witty successor to this season's attractions as audiences grow during the run. The French adaptation shines with bright incidents and a fresh take on the neglected wife's revenge tale. W J Ferguson excels as Pinglet with Odette Tyler and others delivering strong comic work, followed by the comedietta Six Months Ago.
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W. J. Ferguson
Pinglet
Odette Tyler
Josephine Hall
Mrs. Phillips
James O Barrows
Charles B. Wells
Mme Sans Wene Delights Boston Theatre Crowd
The Boston Theatre drew a large audience in the fourth week of Mme Sans wene last night with an entirely appreciative reception and strong public interest.
Robert Hilliard Returns to Park Theatre for Limited Engagement
Robert Hilliard, a popular city comedian last seen in October at the Park Theatre in Lost 24 Hours, returns Monday night for a limited engagement. The touring success, noted in Boston and other cities, accompanies an act featuring Old Zip and a host of well known entertainers such as the Whelpley troupe and the DeWolfe sisters, promising an entertaining program.
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Robert Hilliard
Ths
Park Theatre
Boston
Barnum
Zip
Cris Meyer
Northwest
Eli Bowen
Professor Black
Whelpley
Frantz Sisters
Zereta
Baker
Boydell
Milo
Sebastian
Gilson and Matthews
James Richmond
Girard
Thompson
James R. Adams
Whippler
Pickett
DeWolfe
Clara Simonds
Dean and Burke
James Baisley
Royale Brothers
Forgiven at Grand Opera House Impresses Crowd
The Grand Opera House hosted a strong presentation of Frederick Bry ton's Forgiven by Elliott's stock company. The four acts pleased the audience with improved acting and brisk pacing. Binns and Binns Quaker City Quartet and Clotilde Antonio drew special notice amid vaudeville between acts.
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Grand Opera House
Frederick Bryton
Elliott
Binns
Quaker City
Clotilde Antonio
Twentieth Century Maids at Howard Atheneum Draw Crowds
Harry Morris's troupe delivers two burlesques at the Howard Atheneum drawing large crowds. Acts include Girl Bachelors Stag and Too Much Trilby with living pictures, vaudeville, and a strong Boston cast led by Ward, Curran, and Miss Leila Trimble.
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America
Harry Morris
Price Theatres
Howard Atheneum
Howard
Omeaga
Nellie DeCoursey
Coakley
Genaro
Teddy Pasquilina
Ward
Curran
Eloward
Boston
Capital
Kenno and Wilson
The
Kodaks
Dolly Howe
Alexander Wilson
Happy Cal Stewart
Georgie Marsh
Joyce and
Phipps
James Marcy
John MecVicker
Stag
Trilby
Clarice Terry
Nettle de Coursey
Enthusiastic Crowd Evades Funeral Closure at Theatre
The Keith theatre closed during the late Governor’s funeral. A portrait draped in crape stood at the Washington street entrance as crowds gathered despite the altered hours. The bill featured performing seals, the Kilpatricks bicycle act, Ed Favor and Edith Sinclair, the Russells, John Higgins, Al Grant, London Gaiety girls, and a burlesque revue with notable vaudeville acts.
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Washington Street
Kilpatricks
Ed Favor
Edith Sinclair
T. Maguire
Russells
John Higgins
al Grant
John S. Sullivan
Black Diamond Delights Austin Hall Crowd With Amazing Mouth Feats
A large audience at Austin and Stone's Museum watched Black Diamond perform remarkable mouth stunts including swallowing oranges and fitting fists in his mouth. Enoch, famed English deep sea diver, drew attention with new tank tricks. The Perno troupe offered a Venetian music program noted for its sweetness.
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Black Diamond
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Tremont Row
Howard Street
Enoch
England
Perno
Nickelodeon Presents A Carnival Of Acts And Attractions
The Nickelodeon runs a busy program featuring James Irwin the head balancer, a potato race by pretty girls, Sonwell the iron skull act, Dora the strong lady, Leo the fire king, and Punch and Judy. The theatre offers Ruby Clark's female minstrels, a diverse variety, and the Lyceum Theatre hosts the London Belles return engagement with new features and stars including the Woods and Irving duo, Campbell and Shepp, and a rural gymnastic sketch The Enchanted Farm.
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Nickelodeon
Curio
James Irwin
Williams
Sonwell
Dora
Leo
Ruby Clark
Lyceum Theatre
London Belles
Lyceum
Woods
Irving
Campbell
Shepp
Leo and
Chapman
Kelly and
St. Clair
Wynne
Kissell
Sultana
Mammoth Shark At Wonderland Draws Thousands In Tremont
Thousands flocked to Wonderland in Tremont to see a seventeen foot long shark weighing about 200 pounds captured after a struggle off Georges by the schooner Caviare. Manager Pilling promises the best and most varied show yet.
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Wonderland
Tremont Row
Georges
Manager Pilling
Cecil Rhodes Rumor Sends Kaffirs Into Slump on Exchange
London May 9 rumors of the arrest of Cecil Rhodes former Cape Colony prime minister caused a market dip in Kaffirs on the stock exchange. The report is considered unlikely to be true. Rhodes departed Suez February 27 bound for Peira.
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The
Stock Exchange
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Rhodes
Suez
Peira
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Harry Racket
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John J. Hill
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CCESS
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