General Augustus P Martin Dies After Long Illness
General Augustus P Martin former Boston mayor dies after a year of seclusion due to illness. Civil War veteran and former water commissioner, he was known for leading grand public displays in 1877 and 1880. He blended public service with private business and earned broad esteem for his chivalrous, sincere nature.
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Boston
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Water Department
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Army and Navy
Governor Long
Cobb
Meade
Gettysburg
Stanton
Royal tour to Ireland: ministers blamed for veto on King Edward
English journals press the Salisbury government over blocking a King Edward and Queen Alexandra visit to Ireland. They argue ministers overruled royal wishes, fearing hostility, while suggesting the king would be received warmly as Victoria was, if allowed to see conditions firsthand and meet Irish people.
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Salisbury
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Ireland
Prince of Wales
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England
Alexandra
Edward VII
Dublin Freeman's Journal
Senate Debates Ship Subsidy Bill Tarnished by Politics
The Senate debate over the ship subsidy bill is a repetition of worn arguments. Proponents push a measure seen as a Treasury raid for favored interests. The bill, tied to Hanna and McKinley era politics, is slated for a Monday vote, with implications for the upcoming Democratic campaign.
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United States Senate
Hanna
United States
Treasury
McKinley
Senate
Edison patent decision opens field for moving pictures
The United States Court of Appeals ruled that Edison did not invent a moving picture machine or the film and left the field free. This ruling, framed as an advance for popular education and entertainment, ends monopoly claims on kineto scope devices and related contrivances.
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United States Court of Appeals
Edison
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Strike settlement eyed with relief for New England
The article reports Governor Crane guiding a possible settlement of a major strike affecting Boston and New England. It outlines two proposed remedies, including reinstatement of New Haven freight handlers and a loading rule alignment with Boston & Maine. It notes labor leaders’ support for ending the strike and the governor’s efforts with railroad management to finalize terms.
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R. 8. Brine Transportation Company
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Notable leaders attend strike conferences before Governor
Observant Citizen reports a notable gathering of leaders from commercial Boston firms and civic groups before the State Board of Arbitration and His Excellency, the Governor. Represented groups include A. A. Lawrence and others from Boston commerce, Ralph M. Easley, James R. Duncan of the Civic Federation, and about 2 to 230 local labor leaders led by Frank R. MacCarthy and John F. O'Sullivan among others.
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Boston
A. A. Lawrence
John Mason Little
Jerome Jones
George W. Leonard
J. Richard Carter
A. C. Farley
A. B. Wilson
Civic Federation
Ralph M. Easley
James R. Duncan
Duncan
Post
American Federation of Labor
Frank R. MacCarthy
John F. O'Sullivan
James R. Crozier
FF. Cox
M. L. Kavanaugh
Thomas H
Arbitration Board Hears City and Railroads
A summary of remarks shows Mayor Collins representing the city and rail executives from the Boston and Maine, New York New Haven Hartford, and Boston Albany lines presenting before the governor and committee. Tuttle gave a notable offhand speech, though reporters were absent to record it.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Chamberlin
Boston
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Gingerbread Recipe from Post's Illustrated Menu
A traditional gingerbread method using butter and sugar with sour milk and molasses, then stirred with flour and salt, and finished with soda. The guide notes baking in a moderate oven, keeping batter smooth, and shaping butter into small cold balls served with the loaf. It adds tips on using wooden butter hands and keeping butter cold for shaping.
When the Prince Gets Home From the Boer War
Cape Town report describes a homecoming with talk of hospitality and unity. The writer notes discussions between brothers and their trade, liberty, and native skill, as they recount events from the Boer stronghold. The cable from the Post is dated March 12 from Cape Town.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Blodgett Sails for Europe to Boost Pray & Sons Carpet Lead
Mr W H Blodgett, partner of the late Joel Goldthwait and lately with John H Pray & Sons Co, sailed Tuesday March 11 on the Deustchland for a Europe tour of continental markets. He seeks novelties and specialties in carpets and rugs, aiming to bring back designs to reinforce Pray & Sons Co in leading the carpet market.
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W. H. Blodgett
Joel Goldthwait
John H. Pray & Sons Co
Pray & Sons Co
Model Wife Bound By Storms And Secrets
Mrs J Amory Montague faced provocation as a wild storm raged, trapping her in their seven room home. Helen Montague was praised as a model wife, doing all housework, sewing gowns, trimming hats, and even laundering for her husband, while neighbors noted her exceptional domestic labor.
There Can Be Only One Host In Bicycles
IVER JOHNSON'S at 163 Washington St. is identified as the sole host for bicycles, with the question of who will say it is not the Iver Johnson son.
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Reek
Charles B. Bigelow
General Methuen
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
Cance
Mire
California
Seattle
Newton Newkirk
Jack
Helen
Dinga-Ling
Thomas Chandler
Erse
Mr. Holmes
Holmes
Mrs. Montague
Helen Montague
Montague
Iver Johnson
Washington St
Easter Bargain On Fine Leather Suspenders
Odd lines from regular stock offer a beautiful assortment of webbings and leather ends with high quality buckles. Not a pair worth less than a dollar, some sold at 1.60. Easter offer, only per pair. 50c
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