Fight Regiment Band Relulss to Play for Colonel Pew
Salem March 12 The Eighth Regiment Band refuses to play and Colonel Pew may march to camp with a relay of hurdy gurdies. Bandmaster Reinewald has resigned and officers mutiny tests loyalty amid calls for resignations. A state political clash unfolds with Adjutant-General Dalton favored by some and Acting Governor Wolcott pressed for harmony in the militia.
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Salem
Pew
Eighth Regiment
Dalton
Reinewald
Essex County
Ralph L. Reinewold
McGinty
Greenhalge
Wolcott
Post
Walcott
Brighth
State House
Lowell
Weyler
E. W. Bailey
Reinewold
Knights of Pythias Annual Ball Draws Local Elite
Washington Lodge No. 10 Knights of Pythias held its annual ball in Pythian Association Hall despite bad weather. Guests included Grand Master of the Exchequer H. C. Allen and Adjutant F. W. Abbott. The reception committee praised. 50 couples danced after a 9 o clock march led by Charles E. Cram and Lizzie Mason.
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Washington Lodge No. 10
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Association
P. M. Foss
George W. Stevens
F. H. Russell
M. E. Upham
Charles E. Cram
Lizzie Mason
Cram
Horace B. Mann
Charles A. Stevens
William Gray
Horace M. Greer
Otis R. Williamson
J. William Barber
Percy D. Boyd
Exchequer
H. C. Allen
F. W. Abbott
Spooner
Edward Crowell
William Crowell
David A. Clark
Deris Marshall
Evelyn Faber
Henry Bartlett
Girl strikers return to work at American Watch
In Waltham on March 19 the American Watch Company saw two surprises as girl strikers began returning to work under company terms. A morning committee from the workers conveyed willingness to return, and by 6 PM a notice announced the factory would close on Saturday March 21. Superintendent Fitch was away when the news circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
American Watch Company
Fitch
Strait
Conan Doyle
Edgar Allan Poe
Two Obituaries: Logan Infant and Lovell Widow
Miriam Logan age 1 year 2 months 11 days dies at 560 Broadway South Boston burial Sunday March 15. Sarah J Lovell widow of Solomon Lovell dies age 67 at North Weymouth funeral from her residence Sunday at 1 30 p m relatives invited.
Lucky Young Cadets Seek Posts Aboard Mindora
Captain F L Moulton plans seven graduates from the Massachusetts Nautical Training School for mate, quartermaster, and seamen on his steam yacht Mindora of New York. Cadets will be assigned April 1 with wages of 45, 35, and 30 dollars monthly plus clothing and rations. Ex Cadet William H Boardman of Lawrence is nominated for the Naval Academy. Next admissions exam for the school to be held aboard Enterprise at Charlestown Navy Yard on April 7.
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F. L. Moulton
Melrose
Alvin W. Haynes
Somerville
George Spaulding
Malden
Harry L. Giles
Wakefield
George P. Carver
Roxbury
Everett W. Sanborn
Lawrence
Robert S. Hamerton
Fall River
Mediterranean
William H. Boardman
Bradford Republicans Elect Reed Delegates
Bradford March 19 Republican delegates chosen for the State convention include Harry T. Morse C. E. Wood S. W. Hopkinson Levi A Drury C M Hoyt Wallace Kimball E H Hoyt and Arthur Johnson all pledged for Reed.
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Bradford
Harry T. Morse
C. E. Wood
S. W. Hopkinson
Levi A. Drury
C. M. Hoyt
Wallace Kimball
E. H. Hoyt
Arthur Johnson
Reed
American Wringer Co Ad Offers Repairs and Delivery
The American Wringer Company on Broadway and Corn Hill in Boston lists all wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers for sale with repairs called for and delivered at no extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764 for orders or inquiries.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Carlisle Boom Named Carlisle for Presidency by Harper's Weekly
Harper's Weekly declares Carlisle the Democratic standard bearer for the gold standard and anti free silver in the coming convention. The article says Carlisle has administration support and will campaign to win delegates in the South and other gold-standard leaning states.
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New York
Carlisle
Cleveland
Harper's Weekly
House votes stall as 10 vote blocks adjournment
The House frittered away the afternoon with no calendar items disposed of. Republicans refused to vote on resolutions supporting the President's Venezuelan message despite Democratic pressure. Senate amendments killed a liquor licenses bill. Darling’s amendment passed, then the bill was rejected 16 to 9. A Boston market extension bill was reported to empower city officials to extend market limits and regulate goods. A redistricting order was tabled to avoid crippling the joint committee.
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House
Massachusetts
Senate
Darling
Yeas—Chase
Corbett
Irwin
Lomasney
McMorrow
Pearson
Quinn
Soule
Sullivan
Barker
Blodgett
Bartlett
Burns
Dallinger
Harding
Jones
Maccabe
Malone
Miller
Niles
Perkins
Reed
Sanger
Sprague
Wellman
Roe
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Boston
Galloupe
Venezuela Commission Debates Papers From Europe Visit
Washington March 19 The Venezuelan commission met with Judge Alvey presiding in Brewer's absence. They reviewed British blue books and Venezuelan documents and studied a Lenox Library bibliography and a catalogue of 167 Spanish American mission manuscripts. Dutch records from the Wigdon Library were noted as valuable and Holland and Spain offered archival assistance while a Europe visit was postponed.
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Washington
Alvey
Brewer
Lenox Library
New York
Widgeonsia Historical Society
State Department
Holland
Spain
Europe
Staples & Co. Mark First Anniversary with Employee Reunion
The George P. Staples & Co. furniture firm held a three hour dinner in Castle Square Hotel private dining room to celebrate one year in business. About forty people attended including owners George P. Staples and Thomas OCallaghan and manager George E. Wood who acted as toastmaster.
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Castle Square
George P. Staples & Co
Washington Street
George P. Staples
Thomas O'Callaghan
George E. Wood
Senate Cuba policy clash over belligerency and Spain
Senate debate on the conference report on the Cuban question with Senator Gray opposing the Belligerency stance and Senator Hale challenging Spain’s terms while other senators pressure for action. The discussion centers on Cuba’s status, Spain’s promises, and neutrality obligations amid the Cuban revolt.
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Stewart
Spain
Cuba
United States
Gray
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
House
Platt
Rep
Conn
Hale
Ohio
Sherman
Mr. Hale
Hoar
General Campos
Porto Rico
House of Deputies
Council Board of Nations
Chilton
Dem
Tex
Congress
Caffery
Secretary Carlisle Telegram on Cuban Filibuster Seizures
Washington reports Secretary Carlisle and the President discussed enforcing neutrality laws against Cuba filibustering expeditions. A telegram ordered collectors from New York to New Orleans to seize vessels carrying arms if within jurisdiction, noting cargo alone is not enough and directing coordination with revenue cutters and the U.S. attorney.
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Washington
Carlisle
United States
Treasury
Somers Point
N. J
Cuba
Atlantic City
Bermuda
Great Egg Harbor Inlet
Garcia
Scott Wiere
Atlantic
New York
New Orleans
Musty Old Documents Raise 1625 Valentine Dances Question
Secretary Oli told Young Men's Christian Union of historic items including a 1625 English letter asking Governor Winthrop if girls may draw valentines and attend mixed dances at Christmas. He quoted a note from Sarah J Kidd seeking return of silver plate and personal belongings. He also described Salem witchcraft with a pin prick causing collective sensation and a woman’s conviction.
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Massachusetts
Winthrop Colony
Oli
Young Men's Christian Union
Boylston Street
Sarah J. Kidd
Captain Kidd
Salem
Puritana touted as cure for stomach disorder in Anamic women
A Boston Beacon Street resident credits Puritana and Dr Crosby for a dramatic recovery from long illness. The testimonial cites restored appetite, strength, mood, and overall health after using Puritana, urged by civil service officials as a remedy for indigestion and related ailments.
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Boston
Beacon Street
Anmmic
Btxtor
Henry
Concord
N. H
Policed arrest uncovers large stash of stolen goods
Officers recover silverware jewelry and clothing worth between 500 and 1000 dollars from a trunk and dresser at Gurley and Mrs Tupper s home. Stzelecki confesses to pawning many items. police tally 11 burglary charges and recover a vast array of valuables including watches rings and opera glasses identified by locals.
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Gurley
Stzelecki
Mrs. Tupper
Station 4
Greenwich Park House
Watts
Martin
Clark
Curtis
Whiting
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H. D. Umbstretter
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Geik Turner
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Williamson
F. S. Hesseltine
E. H. Mayer
Colorado
Shortstory Publishing Company
Mass
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Relulss
Washington Lodge
Lady Friends
Pythian Hall
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
Alvin
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Lucky Young Cadets
Hood
Harper’s Weekly
Staples & CO
H. Newman & Son
Washington ST
Cussion
Gray and Hale
Ethelred
Quincy Desms
Railroad
Senator Wellman
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Choate
Old Colony
Kneeland Street
Southern Union Station
Albany Road
Julius Adams
South
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Bailey
Adams
Mt. Washington Avenue
George Nagle
Church Street
Thomas L. Livermore
Jamaica Plain
Park Square
Livermore
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Joseph E. Doherty
Robert Treat Paine
Back Bay
Woodward Emery
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Commonwealth
Samuel Hour
Albany
W. R. Chester
Representative McCarthy
Jackson
Prof
Dixi Crosby
Puritana
Prof Dixi Crosby, MD
Puritana Compound Co
Whitman
Shields
Greenwich Park
Poland
Columbia College
Edward Everett Hale
Elgin
Berkeley Street
Mrs. Norton
Berkeley
Alfred Smith
Durham
Melvin
Slackstone St
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