Blaine and Sherman Nominations Discussed by Milliken
Representative Milliken of Maine comments to the Star on Blaine, Sherman, and possible convention outcomes. He says Blaine will be nominated with strong support if he runs, Allison as a fallback, and notes Blaine’s health is excellent aside from occasional gout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Milliken
Maine
James G. Blaine
The
Star
Sherman
South
Blaine
Allison
Bright
Massach
Suffolk
Sarah Scort
Boston
Elijah J. Curtis
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim
Elijah George
Register
Calvin P. Sampson
Hoston
Moston
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
The Tax on Drummers Sparks D.C. Inquiry
Washington officials question whether a Supreme Court ruling on taxes for commercial travelers applies to the District of Columbia. The district attorney says the decision does not affect D C law and enforcement, arguing Congress controls interstate commerce and has amended license laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sprdau
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Congress
New Life Saving Stations Plan Delayed by Funds
Superintendent Kimball explains Congress authorized about forty life saving stations but the $50,000 annual appropriation limits erection to a few each year. No political considerations in staffing, and training time delays replacements. Only firm plan is to rebuild the New Shoreham Block Island station to proper service levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sororan
Kimball
Congress
New England
New Shoreham
Block Island
Huntington Transfer Sparks Washington Rumors Denied
War Department officials deny as false a report that Secretary Endicott will resign over disputes with Surgeon General Moore regarding Dr. Huntington's transfer to San Francisco. Sources say the stories come from Huntington’s friends and hint at unflattering reasons behind the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Washington
Sprcrar
War Department
Endicott
Moore
San Francisco
Chang Yen Hoon Photographed in elaborate Chinese dress
Washington March 14 The Chinese minister Chang Yen Hoon was photographed in multiple outfits with his interpreter and several ladies observing. Servants brought trunks of costumes and jewels valued around 1,000,000 dollars. He wears a diamond cap, feather, and a long stone necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang Yen Hoon
Washington
China
Distinguished Japanese guests visit Washington to study Western institutions
Count Kuroda chancellor of the Japanese empire arrives in Washington with Minister Kuki and First Secretary Akahane to tour the capital at the Mikado's request. The party, described as prominent government officials, will meet the President tomorrow to review institutions of Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Washington
Srecran
Count Kuroda
Kuki
Akahane
Europe
America
Japanese ministers urged to adopt host nation dress
Imperial instruction directs Japan's ministers abroad to discard native attire and adopt local dress and customs as far as possible. The party will stay in the city for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Restored to Citizenship for Dennis Kelly
The President grants pardon to Dennis Kelly convicted of manslaughter in Portland Maine. He served eighteen months and is described as a good soldier whose offense stemmed from an excitable temperament, warranting restoration to citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Dennis Kelly
Portland
Military Movements and Assignments Reported
Washington reports First Lieutenant Montgomery Macomb returns to Fort Preble while Lieutenant Walter N. Darrow moves to Fort Adams. Major William Livermore takes over Lieutenant Colonel Elliott’s Newport duties. Dr. J L Wortman departs for Boston for research and will return by April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sprcta
Montgomery Macomb
Fourth Artillery
Fort Preble
Portland Harbor
Walter N. Darrow
Fort Adams
R. I
William R. Livermore
Corps of Engineers
Elliott
Newport
George L. Gillespie
J. L. Wortman
The
Medical Museum
City
Boston
Knights Renounced Strike Ends With Cooperes Return
New York report says coopers at S Ellis Briggs and M and E Connelly's cooperages ended their strike this morning. They signed an agreement severing ties with the Knights of Labor and other unions and will work for reduced wages for three months. The move weakens District Assembly 49 and the Coopers' Union. The men pledge to work in their employers' interest and provide for their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coopers
S. Ellis Briggs
M. & E. Connelly
District Assembly 49
Coopers’ Union
Knights of Labor
The
Chicago ministers praise Beecher at weekly meeting
At a Chicago Congregational ministers session on March 14 a statement lauding the late Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was adopted for the records despite objections from Dr. Hammond and one other minister. The vote was affirmative from all remaining attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congregational Ministers of
Henry Ward Beecher
Hammond
Congressman Long Hosts Maine Club Reception in Boston
Congressman John D. Long and wife were hosted at the Vendome by the Pine Tree State Club, Maine residents in Boston. The reception aimed to introduce Mrs Long to club members and friends in a casual, nonpolitical gathering with Brigadier Savage presenting guests and an orchestral accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Long
Vendome
Pine Tree State Club
Maine
Boston
Covernor
Daniel W. Waldron
Z. A. Smith
The
Journal
Charles W. Stevens
S. K. Hamilton
Stillman
Leavitt Sets Harvard Pole Vault Mark in Weekend Try
Saturday afternoon E L B Leavitt cleared 9 feet 7 inches to break Harvard pole vault record though not at a regular meeting. Walter Soren held 9 feet 6 inches. Report notes winter meets may produce a stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
E. L B. Leavitt
Walter Soren
Leavitt
F. B. Harlow
Law School
E. D. Hale
Harvard Lampoon
Glee Club
Pierian Sodality
Quincey House
J. M. Hallowell
FE. H. Rogers
Hi. G. Brengle
Judiciary
College Baseball League
New York
College Times
H. L. Goehring
Princeton
N. J
Yale
Columbia
Salem city council approves broad appropriation bill
The Salem city council approved a large appropriation totaling 506 600 dollars including municipal loan 23 000 dollars water department 29 000 schools 82 475 and sewers 40 000 plus 84 000 for streets and 37 600 for lamps and lighting An additional 3 300 dollars was appropriated for a fence around Greenlawn cemetery and 400 dollars for Memorial day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Greenlawn Cemetery
McClellan Memorial Fund Meeting Scheduled
Subscribers to the McClellan Memorial Fund collected in late winter of 1586 are asked to meet Abram R. Thompson Room 82 Postoffice building at 3 30 PM Tuesday the 22d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan Memorial
Abram R. Thompson
Postoffice Building
Mayor nominates Tobin for fire commissioner post
The mayor sent to the board of aldermen the nomination of Richard F. Tobin to serve as fire commissioner replacing William A. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Richard F. Tobin
William A. Green
Bargains in housekeeping goods offered by Gilchrist
R. and J. Gilchrist advertise special bargains at Nos. 5 and 7 Winter Street. Linen oatmeal towels go for 10 cents, German bleached damasks full width at 60 cents a yard with napkins to match, plus tidies lace scraps and other towel assortments at similarly low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. & J. Gilchrist
Winter Street
Metropolitan Railroad petitions for South Boston track access
At a Boston aldermen meeting a hearing examined the Metropolitan Railroad Company's bid to locate tracks in South Boston and the city, with rights to use South Boston Railroad tracks. President Richards touted massive petition support while opponents claimed fraud and warned competition could hurt public service. The committee on railroads was to rule, amid further traffic and public works decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Metropolitan Railroad Company
South
Boston
South Boston Railroad Company
Richards
South Boston
Mr. Richards
Metropolitan Company
Philadelphia
New York City
Hersey
Philadelphia Company
South Boston Railroad
Metropolitan Railroad
McGeough
Waite’s
Gray’s Halls
Charles T. Gallagher
Dean
Gallagher
Metropolitan
Carroll
Vincent Laforme
South Boston Citizens’ Association
Messrs
W. W. Nichols
John H. Locke
Henry Souther
T. C. Smith
H. L. Bowker
Edward B. Wheeler
Charles O. Crane
Committee On Railroads
Richard F. Tobin
Board of Five Commissioners
Robert E. Maguire
Boston Post
Superior Civil Court
Suburban Railroad Company
Charles and
Beacon Streets
Excon
Arlington, Marlboro
Clarendon Street
Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Essex Street
Brookline Avenue
Brookline
Park and
Charles Streets
Alderman Haynes
Alderman McLaughlin
Board of Street Commissioners
Chauncy
Lincoln Streets
Water Board
Tremont
Margaret Delea
Allen
James and Mabury
Yeas
N. G. Smith
Allen and Bromwich
Boston Society of Natural History
Robert Treat Paine
Holly Street
Ruggles Street
City Hall
Sixth District
Boston Theatre and City Venues Show Evening Performances
The Boston stage listings note Robert Downing in Sparta cus at the Boston Theatre with a 7 46 start. Hollis Street Theatre presents the Conred opera company in The Gypsy Baron at 7 45. I 308ton Museum features Antoinette Rigaud at 6. Globe Theatre has Joseph Murphy in Kerry Gow at 7 44. Park Theatre presents Genevieve Ward in A Queen's Favorite at 8. Howard Atheneum showcases the Howard Atheneum star company at 8. BWwou Theatre features Dick Gorman in Conrad with 2 and 8 o’clock shows daily.
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Boston
Robert Downing
Hollis Street
Conred Opera Company
I 308Ton Museum
Antoinette Rigaud
Globe Theatre
Joseph Murphy
Kerry Gow
Park Theatre
Genevieve Ward
Howard Alhenæum
Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Company
Bwwou Theatre
Dick Gorman
Conrad
Local Market Timings and Listings for Wednesday
Today fruit with Horatio Harris at 12 months. Stocks listed by J. L. Day & Co at 11:60 a.m. and Francis Henshaw & Co at noon. Real estate by Hichborn & Co at 12:30 p.m. Oriental carpets by Leonard & Co at 3 p.m. Nooo and carriages by Albert Howe & Co at Brighton La.im.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Harris
J. L. Day & Co
Francis Henshaw & Co
Hichborn & Co
Leonard & Co
Albert Howe & Co
Brighton
Marriages Record with Cambridge and Somerville Names
Notices list multiple marriage intentions and ceremonies in Cambridge and Somerville. Leavitt to Hunt, Pomeroy to Emma L. Eld, Swain to Jagger, Whiting to Ross, all officiated by local reverends in early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt—Hunt
H Winkley
Fred Hayes Leavitt
Helen Frances Hunt
Cambridge
Pomeroy—Field
Ren. Kendig
Charles J. Pomeroy
Emma L.eld. Swain
Jagger
A. J. Patterson
Israel M. Swain
Mary Jagger
Whiting
Ross
Somerville
A. R. Nichols
William Il. Whiting
Annie Ross
Obituary notices from Boston area March deaths list
A list of death notices dated March 10 to March 14 from Boston area towns names Annie Balch Blos Henry Blois Samuel Brown Sophronia Brown Silas Davis Hiram Dillaway Ellen Dodge Margaret Dowd Mary Fry Arthur Cerish William Greene Frances Hill Mary Parker Elizabeth Prince Isaac Richardson Eliza Smith George Stevens Charles Whittemore Irene Woodward with ages mostly from 60s to 80s and several marriages noted.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Annie F. Balch
Blois
Henry A. Blois
Brown
Dorchester
Samuel H. Brown
West Newton
Sophronia K
Harvey
Davis
Everett
Silas Davis
Charlestown
Dillaway
Sandwich
Hiram Dillaway
Dodge
Cambridge
Ellen A
William H. Dodge
Dowd
Margaret, Dowd
Fry
Mary A. Fry
Gerrish
Atchison
Kan
Arthur Stewart Cerish
Greene
North Andover
William Greene
Hitil
East Dedham
Frances M. Hill
Parker
Mary A
Eber Parker
Prince
Elizabeth
William Prince
Richardson
South Boston
Mass
Isaac M. Richardson
Smith
New York City
Eliza F
James W. Smith
Stevens
George A. C. Stevens
Whittemore
East Boston
Charles FE. Whittemore
Woodward
Irene Fisher
Willam C. Woodward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congressman Milliken
Current Capital News
Deal District Assembly
Congressman Long
Sons of
Harvard College Notes
M’clellan
MR. Tobin
Horse Railroad
Macular, Parker & Company
Custom Department
Tricot
Scotland
Ireland
Nova Scotia
Washington Street
NEW Publications
Young Ladies’ Journal
Paris
International News Company
Beekman Street
Lafest
Best
Freeman A. Smith
Fremont Temple
Cipial
Wity
Western Security Company
Eastern Banking CO
Milk Street
Francis A. Osborn
Edward T. Alakihew
Commonwealth OF Massachte Seits
Middlesex
Timothy Whittemore
State of
Helen W. Smith
Roselle
Union
New Jersey
George M. Brooks
Esquire
J. H. Pyler
Massachu Ay Setis
Norfolk
Mary Sophia Oe
Quincy
Josiah Quincy
Dedham
Boston West
Bosa
Groase Waite
Jonathan Cobb
Mary A. Hodgkins
Los Angeles
California
Isabel A. Hodgkins
Admx
Ovtece
Charles Cellerman
Thomas Dean
Admoston
Taice
Lucy McNamara
Dennis McNamara
Baicu & Rackemann, Attys
Court Street
Commonwealth OF Massacht
Moses Emerson
Yomron Weralth
Massachd
George F. Peirce
James B. Case
Payson E. Tucker
Leceby
Publisha Hs Ciaion
Sid Toston
John W. McKim, Esquire
Elliah George
Commonwealth OF Massachussetts
Edwin A. Eaton
Payson E
Maiu
Sil
Ijah George
Howard Athenaum
Bijou Theatre
Union Hall
Boylston Street
W. & Gilbert
Tom Cobb
Boston Children’s
ALD Society
Brookline Comedy Club
Doll & Richards’s
Park Street
Arthur Footh
Chickering Hall
George J. Parker
Chickering’s
Schmidt's
West Street
Dan O'Hara
Joseph Murphe
St. Patrick’s Day
Shaun Rhue
Larry Donovan
Mr. Jos. Murphy
EXTRA
Wilson Barrett
Chatterton
Barrett
Joan Copsey
Boston Museum
R. M. Fiele
Antoinette
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Robert Downing and Company
Fiee
Joseph Jack Spartacus
Kiralfy
Hamelin
Cenevieve Ward
W.H. Vernon
Queen's
Frank Daniels
ABY
Hollis Street Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
Conried’s Opera CO
Conried & Hermann
Strauss
Retai
Malden
Medford
Newtons
Auburndale
Roslindale
Watertown
Winter ST
Insurance
Boylston
Kilby Street
J. W. Balch
W. Glover
American Insurance Co
State Street
George Croshaw & CO
London
Rancis Peabody
W. Field
Henny S&. Bean
Lecy
Hard Pine
Stetson, Kioseley
FE Street
Kilby St
Techring & CO
Border Street
East Evoston
State St
Bardee, Abamson & CC
John Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire Street
Ashton
A. H. Auahton
State St. Bosctan
Massachus
Setis
Frank P. Tyler
Francis Batchelder
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Cowart
Boston Evening Traveller
John H. Paine
Asst
Povele
William Gal
Letly
Stoneham
Preston B. Runyan
T. W. Mesia Singer & CO
Fred Farrow
Copartnership Notices
Temple & Venner
E. B. Toone
B. Temple
EK. W. Venner
Musical Publications
Carol
L.O. Emerson
Danks
Lemoale Irio
M. Wilson
M.R. Sharp
H. P. Danks
H.P. Danks
A. P. Howard
Christ the Lord
A.S. Sullivan
W.E. Nies
Oliver Ditson & Co
GEO, Steck & 9
Tremont St
Waltham St
Bess
Gorham, Rogers & CO
Federal Street
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