Memorial services honor late Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge
Cambridge observes memorial services for Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge with addresses by General Edgar R. Champlin. The ceremonies at North Avenue and Immanuel Baptist Churches drew city officials and Grand Army posts as Champlin praised the governor’s patriotism, leadership, and devotion to the people.
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Frederic T. Greenhalge
Cambridge
North Avenue
Immanuel Baptist Church
Edgar R. Champlin
Champlin
Commonwealth
Newtowne Club
Our
Belvidere
Old South Church
Washington
Yonder Common
John Winthrop
Alexander Hamilton
Massachusetts
Boston
Lowell
Indiana Battleship Gun Trials Report Disappointing
Philadelphia reports officers say trials of the Indiana show the 13 inch and 8 inch guns misaligned for action. Turret and deck explosions, dangerous recoil, and risk to crew are cited as problems. Massachusetts to undergo unofficial trial next Tuesday. Captain Evans praises the ship despite the rumors.
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Philadelphia
Indiana
Massachusetts
Brigde Keeper Vows to Guard Lights and Welfare
A solemn pledge binds the bridge officer to safeguard the lights entrusted to his care, declaring they rest with his conscience and the commonwealth. He asserts the lights are all right here, signaling steadfast duty.
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Conscience
Commonwealth
War or Arbitration With England Namely A Sermon View
The Rev. Isaac W. Sneath of Wood Memorial Church Cambridge argues that arbitration is preferable though war may be necessary at times. He notes U S English conflicts ended in victory and cautions against fanaticism while urging an Anglo American court of arbitration to safeguard morality and global Christian influence.
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Isaac W. Sneath
Wood Memorial Church
Cambridge
England
Cleveland
United States
British Empire
Great Britain
Memorial services honor Charles Coffin in Brookline
Funeral gathering at Beacon Field Casino Brookline honors Charles Carleton Coffin. Clergy members praise his public life and steadfast Christian character while fellow speakers recall his early shipbuilding visions for Portsmouth and his loyal friendship. The gathering notes his diamond wedding and lasting influence on family and community.
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Beacon Field
Brookline
Charles Carleton Coffin
Erastus Blakeslee
H. A. Bridgman
Whitcomb
Malden
Piscataqua
Clyde
Portsmouth
Benedict
Shawmut Church
Coffin
Phillips Brooks
A. J. Gordon
N. G. Wood
M. F. Dickinson
H. N. Bridgman
Memorial Sermon Praises Charles Carleton Coffin
The Brighton Congregational Church heard Rev. A. A. Berle honor Charles Carleton Coffin with a memorial sermon after his death. Berle lauded Coffin as a tireless public figure and Christian gentleman who used his resources to serve mankind and inspire others to bold, useful tasks. He highlighted Coffin’s legislative activity in Massachusetts and his broad friendships across parties.
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Brighton Congregational Church
A. A. Berle
Charles Carleton Coffin
Greenhalge
Berle
Massachusetts
Beach Bids Farewell as Cambridge Pastor Leads New Field
The Rev. David N. Beach of Prospect Street Congregational Church Cambridge and his Harvard Street Church congregation bid him God speed to a new field of labor. He spoke of humble, imperfect work and urged all to live in Christ, with faith, patience, and perseverance.
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David N. Beach
Prospect Street Congregational Church
Cambridge
Harvard Street Church
Beach
Jesus Christ
Christ
Mr. Beach
Jesus
McKinley Opens Up on Silver as Nomination Battle Begins
Canton Ohio March 15 Governor McKinley breaks his silence on silver stance insisting on a mixed gold and silver standard. He cites records showing equal purchasing power for all money and argues the Republican policy has kept the country financially safe. Early delegate estimates place him near 262 votes on first ballot with many uncertainties in field support. Reed leads for the anti McKinley faction with strong New England backing and likely gains from several states.
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Canton
McKinley
Ohio
Congress
Stevenson
United States
Republican Party
Chicago
Indiana
Kansas
Missouri
Oregon
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Alabama
Delaware
Illinois
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Georgia
California
Colorado
Idaho
Iowa
New England
Maryland
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Utah
Minnesota
South Dakota
Kentucky
Washington
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
District of Columbia
Indian Territory
Alaska
Michian
Bradley
Michigan
Reed
Florida
Louisiana
Lynch
Mississippi
Texas
Allison
South
Morton
Quay
Davis
Alger
Burrows
Manderson
Cullom
Mast Seen Above Water Off Southport Near Ship Channel
Captain Camp of the Eleanor F. Beck reports a mast eight feet above water near a submerged wreck in Long Island Sound off Southport. The obstructing mast lies directly in the steamers track up the sound, posing a hazard to navigation.
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City Island
N. Y
Captain Camp
Eleanor F. Beck
New Haven Line
Southport
Long Island Sound
Postoffice Clerks Meet in Nashua Banquet Following Session
The Postoffice Clerks Association held its regular Nashua meeting at the Laten House with about fifty clerks from Concord Manchester Lawrence Lowell Worcester Lynn and East Boston present. EB P Lincoln presided and Dolan of Lawrence served as secretary. Speeches endorsed favorable legislation and a banquet followed the gathering.
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Nashua
N. H
Postoffice Clerks’ Association
Concord
Manchester
Lawrence
Lowell
Worcester
Lynn
Ehoston
EB. P. Lincoln
Boston Post Office Clerks’ Association
Dolan
McKinley Leads in Republican Convention Delegates
Washington report on the candidate tally for the presidential race shows McKinley likely leading on the first ballot with about 262 delegates. Reed follows. several Southern delegations may contest, possibly leaving 106 delegates from Arkansas and other states uninvolved in the temporary organization.
Frank James Involved In Diamond Bet At New Orleans Race
A gambler recalls betting $200 on Jim Lee to beat Lazzarone at Memphis 1894, using a valuable diamond as stake. Jim Lee won in 1:43 3 4, enabling a cashout and defense against seizure, while Frank James knew nothing of the diamond plot. Millie M. finished third in a separate Friday race.
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Millie M
New Orleans
Horse News Exchange
Frank James
Missouri
Frank
Memphis
Jim Lee
Lazzarone
Leigh & Rose
Jim
Seakage
Congress Presses Cuban Debate Toward Early Vote
Washington March 15 Congress plans a quick Senate vote on the Cuban debate with Mr Sherman guiding the conference report and Senator Morgan of Alabama preparing to speak on minister de Lome criticisms. Other speakers include Platt White Butler and Lodge on immigration and tariff topics. The Arkansas Dupont case is sidelined to address the Arkansas compromise bill with payments of 72 dollars and 160 bonds.
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Washington
Senate
Sherman
Morgan
Alabama
de Lome
Platt
Connecticut
White
California
Butler
North Carolina
House
Dupont
Carlisle and
Smith
Clarke
Arkansas
United States
Lodge
Pugh
Gray
Delaware
Chandler
Burrows
George
Oklahoma
Committee On Public Lands
Dingley
Committee On Ways and Means
Payne
Election Committee
Charles J. Boatner
Louisiana
Locomotive Firemen Celebrate Tenth Anniversary
Hampden Lodge 307 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen marks its tenth anniversary in Springfield. Public exercises were held at Court Square Theatre with addresses by ex-Representative Henry C. Bliss and officers F. W. Arnold, Charles A. Wilson, and Frank Sargent.
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Springfield
Hampden Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Court Square Theatre
Henry C. Bliss
West Springfield
F. W. Arnold
Charles A. Wilson
Frank Sargent
Peoria
Rev F W Sanborn resigns as Oldtown church pastor
The Rev. F. W. Sanborn, pastor of the First Church in Oldtown, Newbury, offered his resignation this afternoon to take effect July 31, and it will be accepted.
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Newburyport
F. W. Sanborn
Oldtown
Newbury
Mrs Davidson Defiant Letter Blames Public Belief on Church Dr Brown
A Lynn letter to Mary A Davidson, jailed in San Francisco for alleged blackmail, argues the public will believe Dr Brown guilty regardless of church verdict. She predicts victory, claims California juries will not convict, and defends her conduct while blaming others for the scandal.
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Lynn
Mary A. Davidson
San Francisco
Brown
Béto
Church Council
Miss Overman
California
Cora
Edgerley
Dr. Brown
Mr. Williams
Boston
Celtic Progress lecture on the path to success for men of Celtic birth
The Hon. John F. Cronan spoke to the Knights of St. Rose in the South End on progress for men of Celtic birth. He cited six obstacles, including prejudice, lack of education, poor direction, absence of wealth and connections, political overemphasis, and weak financial institutions. He proposed six remedies such as a trust depository, scholarships, ongoing lectures, higher effort, life insurance, and prudent real estate investment.
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John F. Cronan
Knights of St. Rose
Lonergan Death Remains A Gaelic Favorite In Chelsea
The Gaelic Athletic Association notes the death of Thomas Lonergan, 27, Emmet fullback of Chelsea, praised for goal defending and turning defeats into wins. Funeral from St Rose Church followed high mass with pallbearers from the team. He leaves a father, mother, four sisters, and two brothers.
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Gaelic Athletic Association
Massachusetts
Thomas Lonergan
Emmet
Chelsea
Thammers
Ireland
America
Emmets
St. Rose Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Petrick Toomey
John Toomey
William Barry
Matthew Feley
Mr. O'Keefe
James O'Keefe
John Neville
Bawards
Moody Estabrook & Anderson to Form New Shoe Company
Moody Estabrook & Anderson will be succeeded by Estabrook Anderson Shoe Company in Nashua New Hampshire. W H Moody has withdrawn. Officers of the new corporation to be elected on Monday.
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Nashua
N. H
Moody, Estabrook & Anderson
Estabrook-Anderson Shoe Company
W. H. Moody
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GLOBE
Port Royal, 8. C
Robly D. Evans
Port Royal
Henry Cramp
William Cramp & Sons Company
C. C. Coffin
M’kinley
Maine
The
Ohioan
St. Louis
South Carolina
C. E. Davis
Satan
Rev
Salvacea
Tux Branpreta Co
Camat
Mrs. Davidson
Celtic Progress
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