Charles H. George named Postmaster in Providence
The telegraph reports the Democratic appointment of Charles H. George to succeed Postmaster Henry W. Gardner. George, head of Charles H. George & Co., born 1839 in Foxboro, has long stood in local politics and business circles. Gardner’s term expired 1887. Washington notification pending. Also, U S Storekeeper Joseph G. Skinner was removed and Silas Sherman named as substitute at Perry Davis & Son.
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Provence
R. I
Telegraph
Henry W. Gardner
Charles H. George
Charles H. George & Co
Foxboro
Providence
George
Gardner
Brayton
Amasa Sprague
Board of Trade
Washington
Port McWilliams
United States
Joseph G Skinner
Perry Davis & Son
Jands
Silas Sherman
Maine Veteran Association Elects Officers and Plans Banquet
A Maine veteran group met at 73 Portland Street to elect officers for the year. William J. Gillespie was chosen president with Z C Smith and T J Long as vice presidents, and S C Small as secretary. The banquet committee includes J A Laney and others. Ladies were approved for admission to the next banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Veteran Association
Portland Street
William J. Gillespie
Z. C. Smith
T. J. Long
Mr. Atwood
S. C. Small
CG. A. F. Emory
W. JF. Lane
J. A. Laney
J. I. Littlefield
S. L. Johnson
H. S. Archer
Washington News Roundup of Political and Local Happenings
Expected call on ten million dollars in 8 percent bonds. The President faces embarrassment over interstate commerce commissioners. Washington transit patrons oppose bloobtail cars. McDonough versus Bell case arguments in progress. Treasury affairs cited as improved. Butterworth pushes broad U S Canada reciprocity. Harvard starts new summer physical training course. Ipswich seeks a new election. Chicago church panic leaves several dead. Lawton disappearance eyed as possible swindle with liabilities near one million. Hutchinson of New York arrested for alleged crookedness. Plymouth Church pulpit filling unsettled. Yachts Dauntless and Coronet reports arriving. George named Providence postmaster satisfies the city. J H Bells schooner wreck to be sold at auction. Cardinals receive red hats from the Pope. Gladstone reiterates home rule views and senses hopeful times.
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Interstate Commerce
Washington
McDonough
Bell
Treasury Department
Butterworth
United States
Canada
Harvard
Ipswich
Chicago
W. E. Lawton
William J. Hutchinson
New York
Plymouth Church
Dauntless
Coronet
Charles H. George
Providence
J. H. Bells
Bussey bridge work begins as investigators probe collapse
The railroad commissioners report on the Bussey bridge construction and inspection, a temporary structure to replace the broken span is under way, and many victims from the accident have been laid to rest. The Irish Charitable Society marks 150th anniversary and a St Patrick's parade is held.
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Railroad Commissioners
Bussey
Irish Charitable Society
New England
Institute of Technology
L. D. Ventura
Boston
Lowell
Maine
Massachusetts
Yachts At Sea Lead Race In Northwest Breeze
New York reports two schooner yachts sighted near the Erin racing with a northwest wind. The foremost yacht showed a red torch and a large spinnaker. Dauntless is favored as the leading vessel. A British Prince log notes Dauntless with full canvas north of longitude 64.
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New York
Erin
Coronet
Dauntless
Robinson
Liverpool
Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York
Weather forecast from Washington on March 17 expects light snow for twenty four hours starting 7 a m Friday March 18 in New England and eastern New York. Snow followed by fair weather with northwesterly winds and colder conditions.
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Washington
New England
New York
Great Flower Show Opens at Hall Next Week
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society begins its first major show of the year at the hall next Wednesday the 23d at noon. The event runs day and night until Friday night with gold and silver medals from the Holland Society for Bulb Culture and regular prizes. Classes feature azaleas cyclamen heath cineramas hardy primroses pansies roses camellias and other glasshouse flowers of the season.
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Holland Society
Conference of Builders Sets Worker Delegation for Boston Meeting
The Amalgamated Building Trades of Boston replies to the Master Builders Association with plans for a conference. The workmen's committee includes John J. Bicknell painter J Harrington bricklayer VP J Nee stone mason J W Comstock carpenter J E Jackson plumber M Finlon plasterer Michael Sullivan building laborer.
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Master Builders’ Association
The
Amalgamated Building Trades of Boston
John J. Bicknell
J. Harrington
J. Nee
Stone Mason
J. W. Comstock
J. E. Jackson
M. Finlon
Michael Sullivan
Cambridge School Committee Confirms Three Teachers
At last evening session the Cambridge school committee confirmed Gertrude A. Long for Webster School Edith A. Sanford for Harvard School and Hattie B. Johnson for Allston School. Elizabeth Emerson’s resignation as librarian of the Cambridge Latin and English high schools was received and accepted. The Interstate Primer was adopted for use in primary schools.
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Cambridge
Gertrude A. Long
Webster
Edith A. Sanford
Harvard
Hattie B. Johnson
Allston
Elizabeth Emerson
Eight New Cardinals Receive Red Hats at Pope's Hands
In Loxton the Pope confered eight red hats on new cardinals including Gonzales of Toledo Taschereau of Quebec Gibbons of Baltimore Bernadou of Sens Place of Ronne Langenieux of Rheims and Giordani of Ferrara. They were joined by two auxiliaries each and kissed the Pope's foot before the hat ceremony amid a crowded Sala Ducal.
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Sistine Chapel
Gonzales
Toledo
Mer
Aloisi Masella
Lisbon
Taschereau
Quebec
Gibbons
Baltimore
Bernadou
Sens
Place
Ronne
Langenieux
Rheims
Giordani
Ferrara
Bonaparte
Sigliari
Cardinal Gibbons
Melchers
Mozzella
Sacred College
Cardinal Mazzella
Cardinal Mozzella
Public consistory in Rome features papal procession and throne scene
A Rome public consistory held from 10:20 to noon presents a ceremonial procession led by consistorial advocates in crimson robes, followed by bishops archbishops and cardinals. The Pope travels on the sedia gestatoria with guards, then ascends a purple cloth throne beneath a Perino del Vaga tapestry.
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Rome
Salageria
Sedia
Consistorial
Disappearance of W. E. Lawton Amid Swindle Suspicions
W E Lawton of Lawton Bros phosphate dealers vanished after withdrawing funds and destroying records. Authorities attach property claims totaling about 245000 dollars and suspect a large scale fraud possibly prompting departure to Sussex England or aboard a Wednesday steamer. Lawton, director in Delta Azotia Company, faced liabilities near one million and faced multiple creditors claims.
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New York
W. E. Lawton
Lawton Bros
Broadway
The
Hudson
Lawton
Sheriff Grant
Donohue
Supreme Court
Delta Azotia Company
Joseph J. Jones
Kirkland
Wall Street
Third National Bank
New Jersey
Grand Central Depot
Chemical Ammoriate and Oil Company
Robert
van Wyck
Laster
Tie
Sussex
England
St Patrick Day Parade Across New England and Charlestown
Immense St Patrick celebrations observed with a 500-strong Ancient Order of Hibernians parade along Broadway, reviewed by Chief Marshal John Reade. Lawrence and other towns reported large processions, church services, and charity drives, with hundreds of workers taking the day off and 32 horseback riders representing Ireland’s counties.
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St. Patrick
Broadway
Order of Hibernians
John Reade
Ireland
Extension Bridge
Harrison Avenue
Concord
Washington
Camden
Tremont
Dover
Boylston
Charles
Beacon
School
Hanover
Prince
Charles River Bridge
Main Street
Charlestown
Chapman
Bow
City Square
Endicott
Cross
Haymarket Square
Merrimac
Causeway
Leverett
Green
Chambers
Cambridge
Charles Street
Marshal Reade
Mason Street
South End
South Boston
Rasa
State House
Lawrence
Spector
Pemblerton Mills
Dueck Mill
McKay Machine Shop
Everett Mills
Haverhill
Groveland
Bradford
Methuen
Andover
Immaculate Conception Church
Devs
White
Ryan
Father McGowan
Villanova College
F. X. McGowan
City Hall
John Breen
Bruce
Fox
Common Council
Cahill
Shea
Fathers Ryan
J. H. Devil
M. A. White
M. J. Murphy
D. J. Mahoney
Hoosac Falls
N. Y
St. Mary’s Hall
J. J. O’brien
Archbishop Hughes
Lowett
Fally River
Pet of the consular service Pringle named consul general
Washington reports that Sprerau J D Lynch Pringle of South Carolina will succeed the late Mr Heap as consul general at Constantinople. He previously served in Tugucigalpa Honduras and Guatemala, then accepted the Guatemala vacancy, later choosing Constantinople after Mr Heap’s death. State Department praises his consular record.
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Washineron
Sprerau
Guatemala
Central America
Pringle
Honduras
North
Constantinople
Heap
Sublime Porte
State Department
Boston Artist Mamie Clark Weds Boston Partner B C Porter
Miss Mamie L Clark eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry L Clark married yesterday at Clinton avenue residence to Mr B C Porter of Boston Rev Edgar A Enos officiated Mrs Porter wore white satin entrains with point lace and a diamond necklace gift of the groom Maid of honor Florence Chatfield Brooklyn Ushers Henry W Slocum Jr Brooklyn and George C Munzig Boston Relatives attended from Brooklyn New York Boston and Bridgeport They will reside in Boston after a trip to Old Point Comfort then New York City
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Boston
Briperrourt
Mamie L. Clark
Henry L. Clark
B. C. Porter
Clinton Avenue
Edgar A. Enos
Florence Chatfield
Brooklyn
Henry W. Slocum, Jr
George C. Munzig
New York
Bridgeport
Porter
Old Point Comfort
Railroad Managers Convene in Boston to Review Interstate Bill
New England railroad managers gathered in the president's office at the Boston and Lowell station to hear committee reports on issues under the interstate commerce act. About the same number of gentlemen attended as at the first meeting, with President Choate of the Old Colony presiding. No outcome details were disclosed.
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New England
Boston & Lowell
Choate
Old Colony
Fragmentary remark on Irish land and St Patrick’s Day held in common
A speaker recalls that people in Ireland held land in common on St Patrick’s Day. The note is fragmentary and offers limited context about communal land practices or historical specifics.
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Ireland
Father Moylgnn Speaks at Massive Irish Picnic
New York on March 17 saw a Jones's Woods Irish gathering erupt in a sea of applause for Father McGlynn's first public speech since illness. He linked St Patrick and Ireland's liberty to a broader call for holiness and equality, urging an end to land monopoly and foreign domination.
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Father Moglynn
New York
Jones's Woods
Smythe
Judge Gildersleeve
Justice Duffy
Gildersleeve
Father Mc- Glynn
St. Patrick
Apostle
Ireland
The Wrecked Schooner Eells Body of Cook Removed
The cook from the wrecked schooner J. H. Eells, John Saulsbury of Rockport Maine age 20, was taken from the fore rigging and died from freezing. The vessel remains on the bar and will be sold at auction tomorrow. Captain Wallace, also from Rockport, age 30, was washed away. Wreckers contract to save cargo for 60 percent.
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J. H. Eells
North Eastham
John Saulsbury
Rockport
Wallace
Harvard summer school for physical training to extend
Harvard University announces a five week summer training school in Cambridge starting July 6 for men and women. Dr. Dudley A. Sargent will supervise with lectures exams and exercises drawn from the winter course and new school children programs. Certificates two kinds issued. full certificate only with a degree from a standard college. Access to Harvard Library and Museum. no dormitory use. Tuition 50 dollars.
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Dudley A. Sargent
Harvard
Sargent
Cambridge
Hemenway
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Harvard University
Evening Sun to Debut as One-Cent Daily
New York March 17. The Sun notes an editor trusted by the paper announces a new daily, the Evening Sun, to appear this afternoon priced at one cent. It will be smaller than the Sun but lively and bold. A three foot thermometer on Milk Street fronts office by Massachusetts Title Insurance Company is highlighted as a public convenience.
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Waspixeron
Sprcrav
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois
Cullum
Morrison
Cullom
United States
Jordan
Pauty
Llinois
Bragg
Alabama
Kernan
New York
SUN
the Sun
Dr. Greeley
Evening Sun
Milk Street
Massachusetts Title Insurance Company
I8re
Mercury
McDonough Seeks Reopening in Bell Telephone Interference
In Hartford and Washington McDonough contests Bell as original inventor claims to the speaking telephone. Arguments focus on jurisdiction with Commissioner Montgomery reserve of decision. Ex Senator Conkling appears for McDonough in Hartford suit against Bell and also for Bell in Washington proceedings raising ethics questions.
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Washincton
Sredian
Montgomery
James W. McDonough
Chicago
Alexander Graham Bell
McDonough
Butterworth
Samuel A. Duncan
New York
Jeff Chandler
Washington
J. de Storrow
Boston
Roscoe Conkling
Bell
Conkling
Reco
No Danger of a Panic in Treasury Affairs
Washington March 17 Special. Treasury reports say there is no danger of a panic this summer. Gold reserves are higher and fear of a silver standard has lessened. Finances are on a firmer footing despite Congress inaction and unchanged bank security policies.
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Washincron
Treasury Department
Treasury
Congress
Pensions to New Englanders Listed With Increases and Reissues
A Maine list shows multiple pension recipients across towns like Kenduskeag Etna Centre Strong Hog don Togus and Vinal Haven with increases. Names include John W Mills Sylvester Vaughan Lorenzo Small Stephen K Taylor William Gregory Nathan Cole Isaiah Stevens Luther B Farnum Peter Powers Bridget Carroll and more across New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island and local towns.
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Wasuixcrox
New
Boston
Rhode Island
Lewis A. Young
Increase
Providence
Albert Goodwin
Woonsocket
Albanus Worster
Central Falls
Samuel McKay
Bristol
John P. Ludowicy
Pawtucket
General Brady to Marry After Fortunes Revive
Washington reports General Thomas L. Brady of Star route notoriety will wed a young Post Office Department clerk. He has been down on his luck but recently made fortunate speculations and nears recovery from financial embarrassments.
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Brady
Washington
Thomas L. Brady
Star Route
Post Office Department
BOBTAIL CARS NOT WANTED
Patrons of a bobtail street car line in Washington march for conductors on all cars. They pledge to refuse fares if district commissioners fail to compel better equipment.
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Wasmincton
STILL ANOTHER BOND CALL EXPECTED IN STATE FINANCES
Still another bond call is anticipated for 10 million dollars in 3 percent bonds maturing May 3. Current bonds subject to call total 29.89 million with 5.56 million past duels still outstanding and 9.03 million in 147th call bonds maturing April 1. Open call redemptions amount to 3.11 million. Analysts expect the 3 percent bonds to be extinguished this fiscal year ending June 30. Treasury surplus stands at 21 million.
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Wasuixaron
Treasury
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G. W. Simmons & CO
North Street
RW Leonard &O
Bromfield Street
Sunerh
of Carstairs, McCall & Co
Horace S$. Woodbury
Broad ST
Provident Savings Life
Masters & Emery
Devonshire St
Charles Mi. George
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Colt
Opserven
Signal Service
U.S Sdank
Oston
Poe
Conference OF Builders
Cambridge School Committee
Times
Major Sanderson
George Trevelyan
Reland
Cardinals
Sons OF ST. Patrick
Father McGlynn
Eells
Physical Training School
Hartford
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