Clarke Speech at New England Free Trade League Meeting
The New England Free Trade League held a banquet at the United States Hotel with Colonel Albert Clarke of the Home Market Club as guest. Clarke urged common ground on protection or free trade and stressed revenue, education, and national policy amid debate with John E. Russell and Hon. Harvey N. Shepard, while supporting protectionist themes and criticizing British influence.
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New England Free Trade League
United States
Home Market Club
Boston
Albert Clarke
John E. Russell
Henry W. Lamb
Clarke
Bessemer
McKinley Starff
Great Britain
Lord Bacon
Colonel Clarke
Tere
Henry Faxon
Cambridge
William Lloyd Garrison
Garrison
Harvey N. Shepard
Europe
London
England
Washington
Jefferson
Russell
Daniel
Lion’s den
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Gladstone
America
George
Merriam
League
George S. Merriam
Springfield
Chandler
New Hampshire
Republican National Committee
National Convention
Congress
Bayard
McKinley
Hanna
White Hills
City of Para Captain Dies After Fire Devastates Para
Captain Lockwood of the steamer City of Para dies after arriving at Para. A fire on March 23 destroyed eighty six houses, with losses estimated at one million dollars and insurance at two hundred thousand. Merchants burned out begin rebuilding.
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Colon
Colombia
Lockwood
City of
Para
Local Wringer Company Ad in Boston
The American Wringer Company advertises wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repair service and delivery at no extra charge from locations on Broadway extension and Corn Hill in Boston. The notice emphasizes all kinds of wringers and sweepers available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway
Corn‘hill
Boston
Bissell
Merrill Denies Wrongdoing In Massachusetts Benefit Life Dealings
Massachusetts Benefit Life policy holders rally while Major George S. Merrill the insurance commissioner defends his past ties saying a mortgage on his wife’s property was cleared years ago and that the group’s bi monthly calls fund death losses rather than ordinary assessments. He notes an independent review by insurers from Maine Vermont Rhode Island and Ohio found the books favorable and emphasizes the policy holders must continue contributing to meet claims while denying any improper actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Haverhill
Litchfield
George S. Merrill
Post
Merrill
S. W. Carr
Maine
C. W. Brownell
Vermont
Albert C. Landers
Rhode Island
William M. Hahn
Ohio
Association
Reed and Reedite chorus for a Maine Massachusetts push
In a heated rally, speakers urge Tom Reed as American standard bearer. Maine delegates back Reed, praising protectionist policy and strong money. Massachusetts and New England leaders back a Reed delegation for the convention.
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Maine
Massachusetts
White House
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Ananias
Grover Cleveland
Tom Reed
Lincoln
Grant
Ulysses
Mead
New England
Reed
Samuel J. Elder
Massachusetts Benefit Life committee agrees to immediate examination
A committee appointed by the certificate holders met yesterday at the Exchange building on State street with President Litchfield present. The council session lasted about an hour and a half and the panel agreed to begin examining the company's affairs at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Exchange
State Street
Litchfield
Cambridge Trade Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Citizens' Trade Association met on Massachusetts Avenue with H. O. Houghton presiding. Elected officers include President Houghton Vice President D A Ritchie Treasurer A J Rand Clerk Theodore H Raymond Auditor W F Roaf and directors BE Bean J L Odiorne CG P Keith W P Brown J F Damskin. Herman Bird named delegate and vice president to the Massachusetts State Board of Trade along with H O Houghton as delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Trade Association
Massachusetts Avenue
H. O. Houghton
D. A. Ritchie
A. J. Rand
Theodore H. Raymond
W. F. Roaf
BE. Bean
J. L. Odiorne
P. Keith
W. P. Brown
J. F. Damskin
Herman Bird
Police Vacations Ordered By Board Of Police
A general order from the Board of Police sets the vacation season from May 1 at 7 45 a m to November 3 at 7 45 a m. Not more than one twelfth of the force at any station can be away at a time and reserves with one year service before May 1 get vacations like regular officers. The schedule ensures every officer remains on duty on every holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Republican State Committee Sets Delegates for St Louis Convention
Hartford March 25 The Republican State central committee met at the Allyn House with Herbert E Benton presiding. The state and congressional convention to select delegates to the June 16 national convention at St Louis was set for April 21 and 22 at the Hyperion Theatre New Haven. Four delegates at large and four alternates will be elected to the national convention. Each congressional district convention will elect two delegates and two alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Republican State Central Committee
Allyn House
Herbert E. Benton
New Haven
St. Louis
Hyperion Theatre
City braces as soldier discharge looms after court actions
Brigadier Brewer said the city faces a complete backdown as soldiers are expected to be discharged after arraignment in District Court Saturday. He notes the defendant has won cases in other cities and praises the war’s momentum.
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Brewer
Salvation Army Letter to Malden Mayor Aims at Rights
Brigadier Brewer writes from Boston March 26 1896 to Mayor Clarence C Walker of Malden praising his support for the Salvation Army. The letter discusses city rights granted March 17, petitioning for further access, and vows to endure prison or death if liberties are restricted. It notes the Army’s broad city and national presence and urges action on a petition before the Board of Aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Brigadier Brewer
Salvation Army
Boston
Mass
Clarence C. Walker
Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Faulkner
United States
Churches of
America
Christ
Grand Army
Masons
Jesus Christ
Board of Aldermen
Salvation Army Letter Urges Peaceful Parade in Malden
Brigadier William Brewer of the New England division writes that the Salvation Army seeks a peaceful parade in Malden. He requests that arrests of civilians be reviewed and suspects released, with the Army allowed to parade with tambourines and cornets under city oversight tonight and again tomorrow after Board of Aldermen action.
Somerville Seeks Free Transfer Bill To Aid Streetcar Riders
Somerville Mayor Perry pressed the Board of Aldermen to back a free transfer bill before the State House committee on street railways. Alderman Chandler's motion to forward the Mayor's recommendations was unanimously adopted. The plan aims to let riders travel from Somerville to any point on the line without extra fare and ease car crowding during peak hours.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen
Perry
West End Street Railway
Legislative Committee
State House
Somerville
Chandler
West End Road
Mr. Perry
Boston
Maritime Provincial Club Plans Spring Ball and Picnic
The Maritime Provincial Club met at Greystone Hall Washington street with President Macdonald presiding. A ball is set for April 16 at Cotillon Hall and tickets costing 50 cents will be sold by G R Gillis and A P O Handley. A July 4 picnic is planned with grounds committee named and an ovation to James Grant highlighted the gathering.
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Maritime Provincial Club
Greystone Hall
Washington Street
Macdonald
Cotillon Hall
Messrs
G. R. Gillis
Shawmut Avenue
A. P. O'Handley
Binney Street
Roxbury
James Grant
Canada
Hill's Rheumatism and Gout Cure Sold Locally
Advertises Hill's Medicine with a claim that one bottle cures rheumatism and gout. Includes address 368 E 19th St New York City and an invitation to send for a circular.
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Hill Mediciny
19Th St
New Yor City
McKinley Surges in Presidential Delegate Polls Across States
A Washington canvass of presidential delegate strength shows McKinley leading in 43 states and territories with many states leaning to him on the first ballot. The report lists state by state tallies for McKinley Reed Morton Cameron Allison and others with several uncertainties and second choices noted.
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Washington
McKinley
St. Louis
Reed
Morton
Cameron
Allison
Uncertain
Alabama
R. A. Mosely, Jr
Indiana
Charles A. McDonald
New Hampshire
Stephen S. Jewett
Florida
John G. Long
West Virginia
N. B. Scott
Ohio
W. M. Hahn
Montana
J D. Cameron
T. H. Carter
Michigan
George L. Maltz
Vermont
Georgia
A. E. Buck
Wisconsin
John M. Ewing
Indian Territory
MckKinley
John S. Hammer
California
Pacific Coast
M. H. de Young
New Jersey
Garret A. Hobart
Alex C. Botkin
Arkansas
Powell Clayton
Rhode Island
Isaac M. Potter
Louisiana
John Wess
Colorado
J. F. Sanders
Nebraska
John M. Thurston
Massachusetts
W. M. Crane
Oregon
Joseph Simon
South Dakota
Maryland
Lowndes
Kentucky
G. D. Todd
Louisville
Bradley
Minnesota
J. G. Carron
Oklahoma
Une
Tennessee
H. Clay Evans
New Mexico
Morrison
Missouri
Nathan Frank
Iowa
North Carolina
MacKinley
J. C. Los Gan Harriss
Illinois
George A. Adams
Delaware
Arizona
Morton Boom
Nevada
Teller
O. H. Grey
Resolution committee list for Republican State convention
The complete committee on resolutions is announced with members at large led by Chairman Henry Cabot Lodge. District selections include William Whiting Holyoke. William Hale Springfield. Alfred Pinkerton Worcester. Fred Clark Billerica. Fred Clarke Lawrence. F W Amazeen Haverhill. R F Putnam Chelsea. Edward Johnson Boston. Peter Morrison Boston. John Conness Boston. A L Richards Watertown. Louis C Southard Boston. H M Knowlton New Bedford.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Nahant
Robert H. Gardiner
Newton
Dana Malone
Greenfield
Jesse M. Gove
Boston
Stephen B. Ashley
Fall River
William Whiting
Holyoke
Wiliam H. Hale
Springfield
Alfred S. Pinkerton
Worcester
Fred S. Clark
Billerica
Fred KE. Clarke
Lawrence
F.W. Amazeen
Haverhill
R. F. Putnam
Chelsea
Edw. C. Johnson
Peter Morrison
John Conness
A. L. Richards
Watertown
Louis C. Southard
H. M. Knowlton
New Bedford
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Col Clarke
New England League
Congressman Russell
Mr. Shepard
A. Perrenot
Rockport
Texas
Wyne
A. Johnson
Custom Tower
Hood
AW Druggists
Sachusetts
Life
Insurance Commissioner
Elder
Republican Party
Noble
Rev
A. A. Berle
Brighton
Berle
Ripans Chemical Co
Spruce St
New York
Cambridge Trade
Connecticut
Walker
Calvary
William Brewer
P. S
Mkinley
Napoleon
Worcestershire
John Duncan
N.Y
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
Ls. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
Room
Boston Post
Boston Journal
John M. Galvin
Committee ON Resolutions
Commonwealth
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
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