Bates Hailed as the Next Governor at Somerville Banquet
The Somerville Republicans held a banquet at Anthoine's Academy with Lt Governor Bates and prominent figures including Sobole, Myers, Guild, Glines and M. J. Murray present. Bates was hailed as the next governor, with remarks from Mayor Glines and speeches on Republican strength and upcoming state and national measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Republican City Committee
Anthoine’s Academy
School Street
Bates
Soule
Myers
Curtis Guild
Glines
M. J. Murray
Worcester
Robert Luce
John F. Foster
Charles L. Underhill
Charles F. Wildes
Isaac M. Story
The
Commonwealth
Messrs
Crane
W H. Moody
Navy
John D. Long
National Senate
Republicans Decide On Cuban Reciprocity
Washington March 18 The Republican members of the House met in conference to settle the Cuban tariff question the fifth gathering on the issue About 140 members attended including Speaker Henderson and Chairman Payne The conference adopted Cuban reciprocity with a 2 percent tariff reduction The vote on the reciprocity plan was 8 to 31 in favor After a long debate Payne Dickinson and others argued while opponents urged slower action The final agreement limited duration of the program and the measure faced further roll calls and defections during voting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Henderson
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Overstreet
Indiana
Sibley
Ohio
Ways and Means
Mr. Dick
Cuba
United States
Hepburn
Iowa
Gus
Morris
Minnesota
Trial of Albert Patrick Analyzes Rice Will In Murder Case
In New York on March 18 the cross examination of Morris Meyers continued in the Patrick murder trial. Meyers said he typewritten a 1909 will draft by Patrick and saw the will in Rice's hand the day of execution. David Short, a subscribing witness, testified he saw Rice sign the 1909 will and related assignments. Short faces forgery charges for signing as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morris Meyers
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Goff
Meyers
Patrick
Rice
David N. Short
Short
Fifth Avenue Trust Company
Paners
Pension Bill Heads To Table In Civil War Veteran Benefit Fight
In the House yesterday Mr Drinkwater moved to substitute for the adverse report a pension bill granting 92 per month to Civil War veterans who lost limbs. The vote was by call of the yeas and nays. it was laid on the table. The session included other motions, with quorum issues and adjournment proceeding as the sergeant searched for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drinkwater
Braintree
Committee On Military Affairs
Hayes
Mr. Kinney
Boston
House
Senate
Albin M. Richards
Messrs. Adams
Melrose
Reed
Taunton
Rankin
Garfield
Brockton
Committee On Agriculture
H. B. Griffin
Metropolitan Affairs
Perlie A. Dyar
Metropolitan Park Commission
Metropolitan Park System
John E. Potts
Boston School Commission
Charles H. Williams
Boston Board of Health
Boston Police Board
J. H. McInerney
Messrs. Pearce
Fitchburg
Howard
North Brookfield
Collins
Avon
Margery C. Bennett
Mr. Fall of
Malden
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs and
Moses I. F. Reuben
Bliss
Hampden
Fletcher
Middlesex
Railroad Commission
Commonwealth
Howland
Suffolk
Clergy Blast Boston Police in Local Option Hearing
Rev A A Berle of Brighton denounced the Boston Police Commission as the most monstrous infliction of injustice in a local option hearing at the State House. The crowd applauded as lawmakers debated Senate Bill 6 from the Boston Temperance Federation to district licensing and license limits, with Ward option in House 1010. Speakers for and against local option voiced support and opposition, adjourned until 10:30 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Berle
Brighton
Boston Police Commission
State House
Senate
Boston Temperance Federation
Boston
Father Butler
Robert A H. Maywood
Richard C. Humphreys
Dorchester
F. B. Allen
C. L.morgan
Jamaica Plain
W. H. Elliott
William B. Weld
W. W. Doherty
Retreat Address Highlights God's Warning by Rev Henry Van Rensselaer Jr
At the Immaculate Conception Young Men's Catholic Association annual retreat Rev Henry Van Rensselaer Jr spoke on God’s intelligence and human responsibility. The program featured John B Donovan Alcide DeAndria and Walter Kugler delivering fine musical performances as the audience considered the need to uphold both civil and divine law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Rensselaer, Jr
Young Men's Catholic Association of the Immaculate Conception
John B. Donovan
Alcide T. M
Alcide T. M. de ‘Andria
Walter J. Kugler
Father van Rensselaer
Mrs Munsey Granted Bail in Forgery Case
Mrs Martha Munsey was granted bail in Concord New Hampshire after being charged with forgery tied to an alleged forged will. Her husband George W Munsey of Pittfield accompanies her in court. The case concerns a Massachusetts indictment and awaits Supreme Court review at the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Martha
Merrimac County
George W. Munsey
Pittweld
Munsey
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Kitchener Reports Boer Losses With Week End Figures
London dispatch summarizes Lord Kitchener's weekly report. Boers killed seven wounded 11 prisoners 188 and 126 surrendered during the week ending today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
London
Lord Kitchener
Fire sale at 20th Century Dept Stores draws crowds
A Boston fire sale draws thousands of buyers to 55 Hanover Street with deep discounts on Men through Hats. The ad promises money back on unsatisfactory purchases and offers mail orders with free express charges. Strong emphasis on suits, overcoats, pants, shoes, shirts, collars, and accessories. Open evenings. return policy stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Boston
Prince Albert
20Th Century Dept. Stores, Inc
Hanover St
New Witness in Brooks Murder Emerges in New York
March 18 report says a pivotal female witness has emerged in the Florence Burns case. She is said to corroborate Florence's presence at the Glen Island Hotel the night Walter Brooks was killed and to counter any alibi. Also in testimony, Thomaz W. Brooks described Walter and Florence in his home on December 8 and a comb found in the room was identified. The hearing was adjourned to Saturday pending Ruth Dunn's potential testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
District Attorney
Burns
Florence Burns
Glen Island
Walter Brooks
George Washington
Miss Burns
Brooks
Boutellier Ordained at Central Congregational Church
At Central Congregational Church on Newbury and Berkeley streets last evening the Rev Albert Boutellier was ordained pastor marking his formal entrance as leader of the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Congregational Church
Newbury and
Berkeley Streets
Albert. Boutellier
Ordination of Rev A Boutellier leads French congregation
Photo by Mayhew records the ordination of the Rev A Boutellier as pastor of the French congregation at Central Congregational Church. The ceremony featured moderator Rev W R Campbell of Highland Church and scribe Rev Allen K Cross of Old South Church, with several ministers assisting from Lowell Springfield Berkeley Temple and other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayhew
A. Bouteiller
Central Congregational Church
Central Church
W. R. Campbell
Highland Church
Allen K. Cross
Old South Church
T. G. A. Cate
Lowell
T. 8
St. Aubin
Springfield
William A. Knight
Berkeley Temple
Joshua Cott
Samuel Teomis
Dr. Morgan
Cambridge Aldermen to Hear Gray Charges at March 26
Cambridge board votes to hear 17 specifications against Superintendent William H. Gray of Cambridge. Hearing set for Wednesday at 2 pm before the board and Mayor McNamee. Solicitor Pevey to attend as legal adviser. witnesses to be summoned from contingent funds.
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Cambridge Board of Aldermen
William H. Gray
Cambridge
Board of Aldermen
McNamee
Washington
New Washington School
Barrett
Pevey
Alderman Coveney
Gray
Washington School
Edgar R. Champlin
Board of Overseers of the Poor
John T. Shea
Miss Stark Weds Today In Quiet Brookline Home
Assist ant Naval Constructor William Pierre Robert and Miss Stark marry at her Brookline home after a late plan change due to his dispatch to the Philippines. They will sail from San Francisco on the City of Pekin to Hong Kong Yokohama and Cavite naval station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Herbert Stark
Beacon Street
Brookline
William Pierre Robert
Philippines
Miss Stark
San Francisco
Robert
Pacific Mail
City of
Forty Years Wedded At Temple Of Honor Hall Cambridge
The Cambridge wedding anniversary celebration honored City Missionary and Mrs James Hicks. Over 200 friends attended at Temple of Honor Hall last evening. Guests sent silver pieces cut glass and flowers as tokens of esteem. The couple, both born in Northern Ireland to Scotch parents, have twelve children born with seven living, six in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple of Honor Hall
Cambridge
James Hicks
Hicks
Ireland
Reading by Mrs Winslow Delights Association Hall Audience
Mrs Erving Winslow presented Electra a Spanish play stirring Spain by religious controversy. The work shows a devout girl torn between a convent and the world with modern Spanish literary merit. Winslow read the lines in an artistic, comprehensive style captivating a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Hall
Erving Winslow
Electra
Spain
Julia Marlowe
Green Abramson Marriage at Concord Hall
Miss Goldie D. Abramson daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Abramson of this city married Mr Frank Green of Bar Harbor Me at Concord Hall Concord street in a ceremony conducted by Rabbi M B Margolis with assistance from Rabbi Bacharat of Providence Rt I A large assemblage of relatives and friends attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Hall
Concord Street
Goldie D. Abramson
Morris Abramson
Frank Green
Bar Harbor
M. B. Margolis
Rabbi Bacharat
Providence
Rt I
Bootblack League frames a new constitution across 20 sections
Max Mitchell organized the Bootblack League in the North and West Ends. Last night each of 20 sections ratified the constitution and by laws and elected section presidents. About 400 boys have joined, with an employment bureau aiding members over 14. The presidents will elect a general league president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bootblack League
Max Mitchell
Ims
Louis Laphi
Louis Schimkavitz
Samuel Tasker
S. Ritter
League
City Clerk Brayton Bribery Charges Dismissed
Fall River officials convened a hearing on bribery charges against City Clerk Arthur B. Brayton brought by Frank Riley and Daniel F. Cotigan. The investigating committee voted unanimously to not sustain the charges after the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Arthur B. Brayton
Frank Riley
Common Council
Daniel F. Co#tigan
Berlin Professor Pfleiderer to lecture at Harvard
Professor Otto Pfleiderer of Berlin's university theology faculty has accepted Harvard's invitation to deliver a course of lectures before the spring term of 1903. The Divinity School at Harvard will host the lectures.
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Berian
Otto Pfleiderer
Theological Faculty
University of Berlin
Harvard University
Divinity School
Alumni Association to gift fountain for new building
The board of directors of the Alumni Association of the New England Conservatory of Music voted to present a marble and bronze drinking fountain for the central corridor of the new building on Huntington Avenue. The pedestal and bowl will be surmounted by a bronze relief depicting a scene from Wagner’s Parsifal. The total cost is expected to be about the stated amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
The
New England Conservatory of Music
Huntington Avenue
Kaiser Meets Prince Henry and Kisses Him in Cuxhaven
The return of Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia to German soil was marked by pomp as Emperor William and officials welcomed him. The Deutschland docked first at the new quay, and Prince Henry expressed gratitude for American hospitality while noting fatigue and the value of meeting people face to face. He defended his Philadelphia remarks as truthful and thanked the American public and press for their kindness.
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Cuxhaven
Prince Henry
Prussia
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Mperor William
Berlin
William H. Bechler
William
His Majesty
Marine Guard
Guard of Honor
His
Beehler
Kiel
Associated Press
America
United States
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Emperor William
Reynolds Tried to Get King Edward's Money on Forged Indorsement
London March 18 King Edward's bank balance narrowly escaped a loss of 1110 pounds due to a forged indorsement on a bearer check drawn by General Sir Dighton Probyn keeper of the King's privy purse The check was presented at Couts's bank where the forgery was found The man who presented it fled but was captured and brought before Bow Street Police Court where he identified himself as Alfred Reynolds The prisoner was remanded
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Edward
London
Dighton Probyn
Couts’s Bank
Bow Street
Alfred Reynolds
Immigration Bill Stricter Reform Passed to House
Washington March 18 The general immigration bill by Chairman Shattuc was reported to the House with a recommendation to pass. It tightens head taxes to 1.50, strengthens deportation for unauthorized arrivals, excludes anarchists epileptics and repeat insanity, tightens contract labor rules, requires periodic inspections of reformatories and hospitals, and raises physicians exam standards for cabin passengers.
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Washington
Shattuc
Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
House
United States
Banquet speakers at Merchants' Club event in Boston
Admiral Belknap and Hon. John Read were guests at the New Algonquin Club dinner with General Charles H. Taylor. Read lectured on naval development and battleship construction. Belknap spoke of Charleston battle, the war of 1812, and naval service. General Tepier praised the Spanish war and the recent strike for unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Club
New Algonquin Club
Admiral Belknap
John Read
Charles H. Taylor
W. O. Blaney
J. Murrayay
Read
Belknap
Charleston
Tepier
Lucius Tu
Willard's First Veto Blocks Chelsea Police Pay Hike
Chelsea Mayor Edward F. Willard issued his first veto, sustaining the measure by a 10 to 1 vote against police department pay increases. The approved raises would lift captains and lieutenants from 3.125 to 3.375 dollars per day, sergeants from 8 to 8.25, and patrolmen from 2.75 to 3.00 daily, with opponents arguing the tax levy cannot support higher public costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward FE. Willard
Chelsea
Board of Aldermen
Leutenant
Commonwealth
Driscoll
James
Jones
Morse
Youngs
Cheney
Delano
Elms
Guild
Hall
City meeting on tax collection reform at Young's
The New England United Iron and Hardware Dealers' Association held its meeting last night at Young's with Allen J. Chase presiding. Alderman James W. Kenny of Somerville spoke on "The Weakness of Tax Collecting in Our Cities and Its Remedy."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England United Iron and Hardware Dealers’ Association
Young's
Allen J. Chase
James W. Kenny
Somerville
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Stein-Bloch
Washington, Hanover and
Elm Streets
Pension Bull
Police Commission
Rev
Boutellier
W. P. Robert
U.S. N
Cavite
Mrs. Winslow
Green—Abramson
Harvard
Smore Waitt & Bond’s
Waitt & Bond
Mafrs
Blackstone Street
Kaiser
Prince
Bill Strigter
Willard
Washington and Brattie Streets
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