Evacuation Day Parade Preparations in Boston
Prominent men invited as Boston celebrates Evacuation Day with a naval review at President's Roads and a gala parade. Vessels Lancaster Hartford and Topeka will anchor off the navy yard while 100000 copper medals are distributed to schoolchildren. Major G F H Murray leads the parade with marines and sailors in formation along Dorchester Heights and surrounding streets.
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Lancaster
Hartford
Topeka
President’s Roads
Inner Harbor
Navy Yard
South Boston
Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester Street
Broadway
Slite Streets
Boston
Washington
Congress
G. F. H. Murray
Massachusetts
Nayard
Michael J. O’connor
Legion of Spanish War Veterans
Ancients
Lancers
Roxbury Horse Guards
Strandway
Q Street
East Broadway
G Street
Thomas Park
Dorchester Heights
G_ street
West Broadway
Washington Street
Eliot Street
Park Square
Charles Street
Beacon Street
School Street
Bates Gardner Boom Launched At Washington Inaugural
A Washington inaugural crowd heard John L Bates for Governor and Augustus P Gardner for Lieutenant Governor urged by J J McCarthy surveyor of the port. Gardner denied being a candidate for Lieutenant Governor while Moody was linked to the surveyor in the boom.
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Washington
McKinley
John L. Bates
Augustus P. Gardner
J. J. McCarthy
Bates
Guild
Myers
Bennett
Post
Gardner
Moody
Seized Owl Club Property Sold In Somerville Auction
Police seized items from the Owl Club raid in East Somerville were auctioned in Bow Street basement under sheriff orders. Former Representative Joseph J. Giles led the sale which started at 3 pm and netted about $20 from items including beer whiskey glassware chairs and a stove. The confiscation was declared by Judge Storey several months earlier.
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Somerville
Owl Club
East Somerville
Bow Street
Fairbairn
Martin Law
Joseph J. Giles
Somerville Board of Trade
Storey
Blizzard Strands Michigan Trains and Paralyzes Lines
A Grand Rapids telegraph dispatch reports a coast wide Lake Michigan storm sweeping north of Grand Rapids. Railroads including the Grand Rapids & Indiana and Pere Marquette are blocked with stalled trains, walls of snow and slush, and likely a major blizzard center before morning. Windows on coaches and engine cabs were shattered in places.
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Detroit
Mich
Free Press
Grand Rapids
Lake Michigan
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Pere Marquette
Here
William Bancroft Appears Before State Board at Cambridge
A report notes William Bancroft appearing before the State Military Examining Board at his residence on Fare Street in Cambridge for unspecified proceedings, with the event taking place within the local civic context.
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Enue
William Bancroft
Duauibere & the
E State Military Hexamining Board
Fare Street
Cambridge
Jast Posts
Canal History Nears Completion Says Admiral Walker
Rear Admiral Walker head of the isthmian canal commission states that investigation is finished and the comprehensive report will be handed to the Secretary of State by June 1. He notes it cannot be printed without Congress approval and that abstracts may be published in newspapers this summer if directed.
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Washington
Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Secretary of State
Congress
Movement to consolidate stationary engine makers into new 600000 capital company
In Pittsburg on March 13 a drive to unite leading stationary engine manufacturers not in the International Steam Pump Company forms a new corporation with an initial capital of 600000 and potential expansion to 60000000. About 80 percent of U S plants reportedly have options, with an organizing meeting set for Cleveland mid April.
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Pittsburg
Penn
International Steam Pump Company
Cleveland
Lawrence Torpedo Boat Destroyer Fails To Reach 80 Knot Target
Quincy reports the torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence completed its fourth builders' trial trip and held 23 knots for two and a half hours. Builders will not push for higher speed until they are certain 80 knots can be achieved.
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Quincy
Lawrence
Body of Unknown Man Found Near Stratham
Exeter New Hampshire dispatch reports the frozen body of an unidentified man was found at Stratham and brought to Exeter for identification awaiting next steps.
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Exeter
N. H
Stratham
Chinaman wins bond case over $10 fee dispute at marshal office
A dispute over a $10 fee charged by Deputy Marshal F X MacDonald for going surety in Lew Ming Toy’s Chinese exclusion case led to a legal precedent. Toy’s discharge rested on double jeopardy and commissioner rulings, with Fiske waiving the fee and Toy released. The case involves ex mayor F C Smith and A D A Washburn.
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United States
Darling
Lew Ming Toy
Goon Dong
United States Marshal’s Office
Fiske
United States Marshal's Office
Fie
Vermont
Johnson
Toy
Treasury Department
F. C. Smith
St. Albans
Washburn
Smith
John Taylor Speaks on Philippine Experiences in Charlestown
A smoke talk hosted by Bunker Hill Council in Roughan Society Hall Charlestown featured John Taylor as the speaker. He described his experiences and observations from the Philippines in a vivid, first person account.
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Bunker Hill Council
K. C
Roughan Society
City Square
Charlestown
John Taylor
Philippines
Boers May Get Milder Terms
London reports active telegram exchanges between the home government Cape authorities and Lord Kitchener regarding negotiations with General Botha. Foodstuffs reach Pretoria via Delagoa Bay to aid Boers after surrender. A cabinet council outcome on Pretoria negotiations awaited.
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London
Cape
Lord Kitchener
Daily Chronicle
Botha
Leyds
Utrecht
Kruer
Daily Mail
Trecht
Daily News
Pretoria
Plague Case Rise Reported in Cape Town
Fifteen new bubonic plague cases were officially reported in Cape Town on March 13, all among African residents.
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Cape Town
New Theatre Planned for Roxbury Boston
A new theatre is to be erected in Roxbury near the Dudley street loop with location to be announced soon. Backing investors include J I Bergman E R Buffington and an elevated road official. The venue aims to host leading companies and will be handsome and commodious.
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Boston
Roxbury
Dudley Street
J. I. Bergman
E. R. Buffington
Aldermen authorize temporary 10 percent appropriation
In Alem the Board of Aldermen approved an order allowing expenditures up to ten percent of last year’s appropriations to continue work in the city departments. Street department work, halted after the Mayor’s veto was tabled, is set to resume tomorrow under Superintendent Cook’s oversight.
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Alem
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Cook
Exeter Winter Handicap Meet Sets Records at Academy
The Phillips Exeter Academy held its fourth annual winter handicap games this afternoon. A record-breaking meet saw four events surpass previous marks and a fifth equalled. There were 112 entries, making it the most successful indoor meet at the academy to date.
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Manchester
N. H
Union
Exeter
Phillips Exeter Athletic Association
Academy
Judge Alden Resigns From Fourth District Court
Judge George D. Alden of Middleboro submits his resignation to avoid impeachment, ending his tenure on the Fourth District Court of Middleboro and Wareham. A probate and chancery committee meeting today will hear a statement on behalf of the judge.
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George D. Alden
Middleboro
Russell
Fourth District Court of
Wareham
Probate and Chancery
Expressmen's League of Massachusetts Holds Annual Banquet
About 200 members and guests gathered at the Quincy House for the twenty-second annual banquet of the Expressmen's League of Massachusetts. Mayor Hart spoke on prudent city finance and taxes while officers were elected including President H. A. Marsh and Vice President John P. Morse.
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Expressmen’s League of Massachusetts
Quincy House
Hart
A. E. Pillsbury
F. M. Bixby
Brockton
Myers
Port
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Nelson E. Weeks
New England Railway Publishing Company
H. A. Marsh
John P. Morse
R. J. Kelly
B. G. Tutein
Richard McKee
H. L. Jackson
C. M. Gourn
George I. McCrillis
Edward M. Fox
A. W. Baker
J. B. Tewksbury
M C. Petengill
BH. B. White
Baker Myers
Expressman
Marsh
Moody
Fitzgerald
Naphen
Thayer
A. B. Pillsbury
National
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
R. H. W. Dwight
National Express Company
B.G. Tutein
Chelsea
C. Petengill
Danvers
A. C. Little
Brookline
F. ¥. Woodfin
Marblehead
G. A. Endicott
Beverly
Winthrop
D. W. Hawes
Winchester
H. M. Thurston
Everett
Co. G. Newcomb
Newton
Austin T. Jenness
D. Corcoran
Worcester
Lord Salisbury Speaks On Trade At Commerce Banquet
Salisbury flags unity in politics during England's struggle and urges utilitarian education to boost commerce. He downplays German influence on trade, cites public pessimism from writers and press, warns against excessive parliamentary meddling, and stresses freeing private enterprise to attract capital.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Association of the Chambers of Commerce
England
Germany
Lord Salish
Colored rain discussed in Germany amid sandy deposits
Berlin March 13 scientists speculate on the colored rain and snow that fell Monday across Germany leaving a sandy residue. They link it to the bloody rain of Sicily and southern Italy from Sahara sand storms, while some Hamburg scientists suspect a volcanic eruption in Iceland as a cause.
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Berlin
Germany
Sicily
Italy
Sahara
Hamburg
Iceland
Maverick Club Ball Draws 500 at Webster Hall East Boston
The Maverick Club held a dance at Webster Hall in East Boston with over five hundred attendees. President Henry Elport led the event with Miss Minnie Elport. Charles Foster directed the floor, helped by Andrew Bendenson. Dozens of listed guests attended.
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Webster Hall
Boston
Maverick Club
Enry Elport
Minnie Elport
Charles Foster
Andrew Bendenson
John Monahan
Samuel Frantzburg
Morris Sacher
William Mann
Joseph Stertz
A. Marcus
Lillie Tuculsky
Lavash
Ginsberg
Sadie Fearen
Dora Silverman
Fannie Elert
Annie Miller
Charles Annenders
Storti death sentence commuted to life request denied
Governor Crane and council refused Luigi Storti’s petition to commute his murder sentence to life imprisonment. Councillors Harwood and Howe voted for the petition while Lieutenant-Governor Bates and several councillors opposed.
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Crane
Luigi Storti
Harwood
Howe
Bates
de, McNamara
Yerxa
Appleton
Eld
Marconi Arrives in New York Aboard Majestic
The White Star liner Majestic sighted southeast of Fire Island at 12 34 this morning arriving nearly a day behind schedule. On board is Sig Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy.
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New York
White Star
Mner Majestic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Fire Island
Sig
Chelsea Defeats East Boston in Debating Congress
Chelsea Young Men's Congress defeated East Boston in a debate on the resolution That the United States Should Oppose the Partition of China. Chelsea speakers Edgar F. Haines John C. Howell and Clarence A. Warren argued for the affirmative. East Boston speakers Malcolm E. Khola Patrick A. Carey and Logan L. McLean spoke for the negative. Judge John W. Pettingill presided with aides Wallace Spooner and John Eliot. after deliberation the Chelsea side was judged best.
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Chelsea Young Men's Congress
East Boston
Wallace Spooner
Chelsea
John W. Pettingill
Malden
John Eliot
Salem Merchant Howard A. Yasin Ski Dies After Long Illness
Howard A. Yasin Ski a well known retired Salem businessman died today after a long illness. Born in Sing Sing New York in 1832 he came to Salem at age 21. He was married three times and is survived by a widow.
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Salem
Hdoward A. Yasinski
Sing Sing
N. Y
Widow Maddern sues Jesse M. Gove for 50000 loan action
Anna R. Maddern of 62 St Germain Street files a writ of attachment in Suffolk registry accusing Jesse M. Gove of a contract dispute over a loan. The suit seeks 50000 with Gove summoned to appear the first Monday in April in the Superior Court.
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Suffolk
Boston
Beard
Jesse M. Gove
Anna R. Maddern
St. Germain Street
Governor Hears Anti Saloon Appeal Over Sullivan Square License
Governor Crane met a Somerville Medford Malden and Everett delegation opposing a saloon license at Sullivan Square terminal station. Speakers cited public harm to 60 000 riders and demoralization of Boston Elevated railway employees. A Malden judge linked local drunks to Charlestown bars as Everett Rep Newton supported the petition. The group later protested at Police Board HQ.
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Boston Elevated Railway
Main, Alford, West
Beachman Streets
Charlestown
A. E. Winship
Somerville
Educational Teachers’ Bureau
H. M. Moore
Winship
Pettengill
Malden
Newton
Everett
Police Board
Sullivan Square
Judge Defends Stake Burning in Corsicana Lynch Mob
In Corsicana Texas March 13 a mob burned John Henderson the colored man accused of murdering Mrs Conway Younger in the courthouse yard before noon in the presence of about 4000 people Justice J H Roberts held an inquest declaring Henderson’s death was caused by the incensed feelings of the best citizens of Navarre and adjacent counties The mob rejoiced as Younger attempted to stab Henderson but failed and Henderson’s screams were lost in the crowd.
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Corsicana
Tex
John Henderson
Conway Younger
Court House Yard
Henderson
Enderson
J. H. Roberts
United States
Navarre
Polygamy Charged Against Melrose Man in Malden Court
Chick L. Darlington of Melrose was arraigned before Judge Pettengill on polygamy charges and pleaded not guilty. The case was continued to Saturday with bonds set at 500 dollars. The court heard that he has four wives, including Miss Annis Rich of Waltham, previously his fiancée. Police Chief McLaughlin, who made the arrest, traveled to Hudson, New York, to locate wife No. 1, Miss Hattie Bell.
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Chick L. Darlington
Melrose
Pettengill
Malden
Darlington
Annis Rich
Waltham
McLaughlin
Hudson
N. Y
Hattie Bell
Hudson, N. Y
Cork branch refuses O'Brien resignation over ill health
At a Cork United Irish League meeting a letter from founder William O'Brien requested his resignation from Parliament due to ill health. The Cork branch unanimously refused to accept his resignation.
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Dublin
Cork
United Irish League
William O’brien
House of Commons
Cork City
O’brien
Belfast hotel death identified man as Colonel James Sheridan
New York report identifies two weeks after a self inflicted death in a Belfast hotel. Police received a description that matched Colonel James Sheridan of New Haven Connecticut, linking the deceased to the Belfast area.
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New York
Belfast
Irc
Potearnas
Titus
James Sheridan
New Haven
Cambridgeport man dies after step ascent
Frank A. Thomas collapsed and died shortly after 6 pm at his home 273 Brookline Street Cambridgeport. Heart failure was listed as the probable cause.
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Frank A. Thomas
Brookline Street
Cambridgeport
Fatal Fire at 270 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn Claims Three Lives
A blaze at 270 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn killed three people. Farrer Murray carried Mrs Behrer to safety before both perished from burns. Mrs George Mackin died after leaping from a third floor window. Firemen recovered a unidentified child's body and Mrs Mary Burns.
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New York
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
Farrer Murray
Behrer
Mary Burns
Fulton Society Debate Draws Boston College Students
The Fulton Debating Society holds its annual prize debate tonight at Boston College Hall on James Street starting at 8. The question, Seeking U S interest in preserving the Chinese empire, features William H Flynn J Fred McDonough Daniel A Foley and David D Ryan as debaters. Judges include Rev Father Harrington of Lynn James R Murphy and Dr Caddigan.
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Boston College Hall
James Street
Fulton Debating Society
United States
William H. Flynn
J. Fred McDonough
Daniel A. A. Foley
David D. Ryan
Flynn
Boston College
Mugh
Milford
Dramatic Society
Old St. Mary’s School
North End
Fulton Society
Van
South End
Father Harrington
Lynn
James R. Murphy
Caddigan
Charlestown Guards Pass State Inspection
The Charlestown City Guard Company H Fifth Infantry M. V. M. underwent the annual state inspection led by Lieutenant-Colonel A B Dens. Forty seven non-commissioned officers and men reported for the review. Drills were practiced in creditable manner and equipment and company property were found in first class condition.
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Charlestown
Mine Workers Hold Secret Session on Wage Scale
In Hazelton Pennsylvania March 13 the United Mine Workers convention debated the wage scale and operators wage talks during an executive session. The scale committee then met in secret after adjournment and will present its report tomorrow.
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Hazelton
Penn
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Deputy Sheriff Arrests Suspect in Pittsfield Murder Case
Hudson New York March 18 Deputy Sheriff Samuel Fowler of Chatham arrested and jailed Wang Hawkins believed to be one of the wireng accused of murdering Miss Fosre Pittsfield for which her brothers were arrested.
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Hudson, N.Y
Samuel Fowler
Chatham
Wang Hawkins
Wireng
Fos Re
Pittsfield
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