Rev Warfield Resigns from Porter Congregational Church
Brockton March 22 Rev Frank A Warfield pastor of Porter Congregational Church announced his resignation at today’s services The eminent pastor read his letter amid tears as parishioners expressed shock He said he has no other church in view and will stay in the city while a meeting Thursday considers the resignation and plans a council to dissolve the pastorate.
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Brockton
Frank A. Warfield
Porter Congregational Church
Christ
Warfield
Three Attempts on Life In Bath Man Cuts Throat
Charles Smith attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a jack-knife at eight this morning in Bath Maine. This was his third such attempt.
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Bath
Charles Smith
South Boston Youth Arrested in Boat Larceny Case
Cornelius Cahill aged 18 of 534 East Third Street South Boston was arrested on a warrant charging larceny of a boat from W K Pryor on July 14 1896.
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Cornelius Cahill
East Third Street
South
Boston
W. K. Pryor
Cuban Patriots Demand Arms from Florida Steamer Linked to Spies
Spies arrived in the city from Washington. Boston Cuban Club President Fuentes says Patriots seek 50 000 stands of arms and 1000 rifles to empower a fighting force. He notes Cuban volunteers ready if arms arrive and cites a Glasgow built steel steamer of 4000 tons with capacity for 12 guns and 600 men.
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Washington
Boston
Pinkerton
Fuentes
Cuba
Havana
Florida
Post
Patriots
Glasgow
Census Records Burned In Washington Fire On E Street
Fire discovered at 2 am damaged a building on E street near Ninth housing the census office. Loss about 20000 dollars, fully insured. Most serious damage to census records some destroyed some damaged by smoke and water. The building known as Martins Hall birth place of the Knights of Pythias.
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Washington
E Street
Ninth
Martin's Hall
Knights of Pythias
Gladstone Slur Draws Fire in Waterbury Sermon
In Waterbury on March 22 the Rev. William J. Slocum, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, denounced William E Gladstone in a sermon. He accused Gladstone of hoodwinking Irish voters and serving Home Rule for expediency rather than principle, calling him the arch hypocrite of the age.
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Waterbury
Conn
William J. Slocum
Fire in shed near Campbell home injures Salem firefighter
Early this morning a shed fire near Christopher Campbell's house on Shillaber street within the Peabody line was spotted by Peabody officers who alerted the Salem fire department. Fireman Robert Tanch was thrown from the steamer horses as they ran away, breaking his arm in two places on the way to the scene. The Salem department learned of the blaze only today.
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Salem
Christopher Campbell
Shillaber Street
Peabody
Robert Tanch
Salem Fire Department
Hibernians Parade Through Boston in Display of Irish Pride
A Suffolk county Ancient Order of Hibernians procession of 2500 men moved through Boston streets amid cheers and police guidance. The event featured 35 divisions, Sarsfield Guards escort, a Chelsea Drum Corps concert, and a Boston Theatre lecture, with orderly formation along Blackstone Hanover and Washington streets.
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Order of Hibernians
Suffolk County
Boston
Chelsea
Washington Street
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Sarsfield Guards
William J. Cronin
John B. Doherty
Blackstone Street
Haymarket Square
Hanover Street
Burnett
Wolfe Tone Fife
Patrick McManus
Roger F. Scannell
John A. Ryan
Daniel O'Donovan
Felix Gallagher
Andrew Trahey
George Casey
Ai Ds
John B. O’higgins
Aids
Michael O’donovan
Patrick O'Connor
Bernhardt and Davenport to Clash in Boston Theatres
Two renowned French and American stars Sarah Bernhardt and Fanny Davenport arrive in Boston to perform in Gismonda Fedora and Izeyl. Both will present same roles, sparking friendly rivalry as Hub theatregoers choose favorites at Tremont and Boston.
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Boston
Sarah Bernhardt
Fanny Davenport
Tremont
Back Bay
Mme. Bernhardt
Death by suicide of Lowell tailor Samuel T. Barnes
Lowell March 22 Samuel T. Barnes 41 son of H H Barnes retired tailor of this city killed himself at his father's East Merrimack street residence by shooting himself in the temple. Poor health and depression believed to be the cause.
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Lowell
Samuel T. Barnes
H. H. Barnes
East Merrimack Street
Boy Hurt as Foot Caught in Hack Wheel
Eight year old Martin Foley of No 5 Athens street South Boston was riding on a hack on West Broadway yesterday afternoon when his left foot was caught in a wheel. His leg broke above the knee. He was attended by Dr Young and taken to City Hospital.
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Martin Foley
Athens Street
Boston
West Broadway
Young
City Hospital
Military parade roster includes Boston divisions and officers
The list names marshals captains and lieutenants across divisions 1 through 34 in Boston plus Chelsea and Revere. It notes presidents and chiefs such as William Meagher and John Dolan, with aides Cotter Henderson and McGuire, and plans to continue on page.
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Hugh McCasson
T. J. O'Neil
J. J. Sibley
Philip McKeague
M. J. Quinn
John B. Doherty
Sarsfield Guards
Thomas J. Clements
Cornelius Cramer
Thomas Hurley
Boston
William Meagher
D. B. McLaughlin
East Boston
George H. Lovett
D. P. Donovan
Thomas Arthur
Charlestown
James J. Shay
Martin J. Roach
Philip Nagle
John J. Cotter
BE. J. Ryan
Chelsea
Patrick J. Cronin
John Daly
P. J. O'Donovan
Brighton
Patrick B. Coyle
Frank O'Connor
Michael O'Donovan
George Casey
Thomas McEleny
Thomas J. Kelly
D. F. McCarthy
Peter J. Pettitt
Oliver McLaughlin
John B.o’higgins
Dennis J. Clifford
Revere
Daniel Gallagher
P. V. Murphy
James J. Brock
Peter S. McNally
Timothy O'Callahan
Bernhardt Arrives in Boston for Tremont Engagement
Madame Sarah Bernhardt reached Boston yesterday and checked into the Vendome. After a nap and preparations she received visitors at the hotel. The famous actress appeared in a light white gown with bronze-brown hair and a youthful, rounded face, defying the passage of time.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Tremont Theatre
Boston
Vendome
Mme. Bernhardt
Cabinet Sideboard in Chippendale Style Impresses
Dark Honduras mahogany cabinet sideboard stands about six feet high and 59 inches wide with double curve drawer fronts fluted posts and polished brass trim. Semi circular elevated closets have solid French plate mirrored backs. a 14 by 24 inch mirror between them and a four foot wide plate beneath. Top depth 22 inches and upper drawers feature a triple serpentine front with two linen drawers and two plate closets. Low cost for a striking example of cabinet work.
Slate House gaming rout nets eight arrest in South Boston
Patrolman Cronan of Division 6 found eight men in room 18 of a West First street house during a late night stake. Three men Edward Harvey Elijah Clark and Theophilus Bailey faced shooting craps charges while five others George H. Moore John H. Bray William H. Avis Edward Green and John Townsend were booked for being present where gaming occurred.
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Cronan
Division 6
West First Street
Boston
Edward Harvey
Elijah Clark
Theophilus Bailey
George H. Moore
John H. Bray
William H. Avis
Edward Green
John Townsend
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Walake
Bedford
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Leonard & Co
Ngs
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Fair End
Sale 'S' Ale
Jack
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring Brewery
Gladstone
Father Slocum
Arch Hypocrite
Blackstone
Waitt & Bond
Hibernians
THE
Hibernian Rifles
Charles M’carthy
John Dolan
Roxbury
Izeyl
Madame
Einenype
C.H. Robinson & CO
Lab
Washington St
Are & Dock
Smith & Sons
Columbia
Bostor
Goe
L Colente
Havesbill
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
Division 4
Oxford Place
Cainamen
Longwood Avenue
Haverhill ST
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