Crowds greet Gomez as Cuban troops quell march in Havana
In Havana on March 13, thousands cheered General Gomez from a balcony while police clashed with demonstrators. Aimed to show support for Gomez and oppose the Assembly's removal of him, the rally faced police resistance and bayonet charges by the Twentieth Regulars, yet no injuries were reported among the troops. The Assembly, meanwhile, convened with heavy guard amid rumors of potential violence.
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Havana
Quinta
Gomez
Senor Mora
Ludlow
Brooke
Menocal
Raoul Arango
Summer Palace
el Cerro
Sanguily
Lacret
Cuba
Garvey Will Case Decided in Suffolk Probate Court
Mary Ellen Garvey wins a will contest alleging undue influence by Laura Murphy in the Suffolk Probate Court before Judge McKim. The judge found the testator, Richard Garvey, of unsound mind, leaving open whether Mary Ellen is his daughter. appeal to the Supreme Court is planned.
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Garvey
McKim
Suffolk
Andrew Garvey
Tweed Ring
New York
Mary Elien
Richard Garvey
Andrew J. Garvey
Tweed
London
Thomas Riley
Laura A. Murphy
Riley
Miss Garvey
Mary F. Deven
Francis J. Horgan
William H. Sullivan
Horgan and Sullivan
Supreme Court
Visit of Londoners Next Year to Be the Event of a Lifetime
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company plans a London visit next year described as the greatest undertaking in its history. The program includes a joint platform moment for the Prince of Wales and McKinley, a lavish banquet, and a palatial special train through major cities. A $50,000 fund is being raised, with meetings at Parker House and Quincy House to update progress and seek support from leaders.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Honourable Artillery Company of
London
Prince of Wales
William McKinley
Boston
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Washington
Gettysburg
West Point
New York
Parker House
George R. Ousey
London Company
Quincy House
Ousey
Ll. H. Duchesney
Sidney Hedges
Thomas
Fottler
John R
Tose
McKinley
Roblin
Wolcott
United States
Hedges
Mechanics’ Hall
Artillery Company
Casey
America
England
France orders ten Baldwin high speed locomotives
Philadelphia dispatch reports France under government control ordered ten high speed passenger locomotives from Baldwin Locomotive Works. The move, said to be the first time France buys beyond its own jurisdiction for engines, aims for completion in a few months.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
France
Edward Bellamy Club Meeting In Washington Street Rooms
A meeting of the Edward Bellamy Club will be held tomorrow evening to complete its organization at 724 Washington street Room 1. Members and others who wish to join are requested to appear at 7 30 o clock.
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Edward Bellamy Club
Washington Street
London committee plans 31 day London visit to Boston
Sergeant Casey said about twenty London visitors had signaled for the trip with seventy five to possibly 1% of men to go. The Earl of Denbigh leads the party while May 25 to June 1 is the expected travel window. Wives are invited to join the London company.
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London Company
Boston
Earl of Denbigh
Casey
Harvard Hosts German Ambassador Baron von Holleben
Baron von Holleben the German ambassador visits Cambridge to stay with Professor Munsterburg at Harvard. The social educational trip includes a 400 guest reception, with plans for a Germanic Museum concept and praise for a recent Harvard German play, while avoiding political discussion.
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Harvard
Baron von Holleben
Munsterburg
Harvard Philosophical Department
Eliot
Quincy
Wolcott
Cambridge
Professor Munsterburg
Nuremburg
Washington
Fires Sweep Through Boston Areas Last Night
Boston firemen fought multiple calls, many minor, with over an hour on a West Cedar street blaze that caused about 1500 dollars in damage before all residents escaped unharmed. A North Union baggage room fire due to faulty wires cost under 500 dollars, and Western Union telegraph circuits were briefly disrupted for just over an hour before repairs.
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Boston
West Cedar Street
North Union Station
Western Union Company
Sparrows discussed with Mayor on nest control and hearings
Angell cites sparrow behavior and urban impact while Mayor Quincy responds that no action has been ordered yet. He plans a hearing for sparrow advocates before any traps or poison are used, noting prior nest destruction efforts and public notice.
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Quincy
Angell
George T. Angell
Milk Street
Boston
Sparrows Target City Nests Report Sparks Garden Sweep
Sparrows nest hunting continues in city spots like the tool house near the deer park and the Shaw monument. Workers remove hay and straw from monuments and plan further work through the Common Public Garden and cemeteries. George T. Angell asked Mayor Quincy to delay sparrow nest action to allow evidence to be presented.
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Old Deer Park
Shaw Monument
Soldiers
Quincy
George T. Angell
Lawyer Moran Seeks Retirement From Suffolk Criminal Court Practice
John B. Moran announces via letter to Clerk Manning that he will withdraw from all cases in Suffolk Superior Criminal Court. He cites political opposition to the district attorney office and strained relations as the reason, planning to focus on accident cases and avoid criminal trials in that court. Moran notes earnings of two to three thousand dollars yearly and says he will still practice, but only in courts that provide both pleasure and profit.
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John B. Moran
Manning
Suffolk Superior Criminal Court
Moran
District Attorney’s Office
Post
Superior Court
District Attorney’s Department
Superior Criminal Court
Sparrow Destruction Spreads Through City Habitations
Fore man William J. Kennedy and a five man crew began a campaign to exterminate sparrows in the Common. They used pokers and ladders to probe nests under eaves opposite West street, spreading straw and hay as they cleared roofs and branches. The operation targeted nests and eggs as a hawk-eyed crew climbed to heights for drastic measures.
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Pegasus
William J. Kennedy
Kennedy
West Street
Extermination Plan for English Sparrows Gains Momentum
A satirical sketch urges Congress to approve a $100,000,000 program to exterminate English sparrows in four states. The piece argues capturing the songbirds would ease spread to new lands like the Philippines, mocking imperial schemes and calling for federal action.
The Poor Sparrow and the Cushing Process
An advertisement from Cushing Medical Supply Co outlines a “creative force” in alcoholic liquors and pests, praising a Scientific Process by Dr. Cushing. It invites readers to request a book of information and price lists for locations in Boston New York.
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Cushing
Ia Kb
M.D
Cushing Medical Supply CO
Washington St
Boston
Sixth Ave
Fulton St
New York
Packers' Canners Provide View In Beef Investigation
Edward Tilden of Libby, McNeill and Libby Packing Co testifies on cannery beef terms calling canners a misnomer while explaining aim to standardize beef for canning. He notes the industry uses forequarters for canning, with chuck favored over inferior cuts.
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Chicago
Edward Tilden
Libby, McNeill and Libby Packing Company
Lee
St Patrick Day Cure In Boston Adverts
Old Ireland lore and a medical claim promote a cure for alcohol misuse. Dr Ira B Cushing is said to have a process that removes harmful effects while keeping the liquor usable for home sickness. Advertisements invite readers to send for a book and price list from Cushings Medical Supply Co with multiple addresses in Boston New York.
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Old
Ireland
Ira B. Cushing
Cushing Medical Supply CO
Washington St
Boston
Sixth Ave
Fulton St
New York
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