Go Slow Advice on New Parkways for Boston
A partial report from Boston’s financial commission urges caution on further debt and outlines proposed loans for schools parks and streets. It recommends inside debt limits for a $2.2 million school-house loan, $2.5 million street work, and warns against further outside borrowing for parks while detailing subway and existing park costs.
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Reformatory
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Woods Resigns as Inspector for Brookline Gas
South Boston Councilman William Woods, recently named an inspector by Superintendent Wheeler of the street department for the Brookline Gas Company, tendered his resignation late yesterday afternoon to avoid council discussion. He will begin duties at his new position today after accepting another role with the gas company.
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Brookline Gas Company
City Hall
Rebel Rule Feared to Be Coming in Havana
Passengers arriving in Tampa say Havana faces rising revolutionary activity led by Cuban patriots. Reports indicate Gomez is now at Port au Prince and insurgents have won battles at Guanabano and Manzanilla, drawing Spanish forces into retreat and prompting broad Cuban support despite Spanish attempts to quell revolt.
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Popa
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Los Negros
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Santiago
Island
Dorchester Man Arrested After Attempted Break-In
Eugene Connaughton of 130 Pleasant street Dorchester faces charges of breaking and entering after an overnight entry at F G Macomber 115 Water street netting about 10 in stamps. Officer O Neill injured his wrist in the arrest but secured the suspect and transported him to the station. arraignment set for morning.
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Pleasant Street
Dorchester
Station 2
O’neil
Division 2
F. G. Macomber
Waterstreet
Connaughton
Martin of Lowell Sentenced to Reformatory
The February term of the Middlesex Superior Criminal Court at East Cambridge adjourned. Michael J. Martin, 17, convicted of manslaughter in the death of Patrick Buckley at Lowell last October, was sentenced to the Massachusetts Reformatory. Mayor Courtney of Lowell stated he would take exceptions to the verdict but would withdraw objections if the sentence was to the reformatory.
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Middlesex Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Michael J. Martin
Patrick Buckley
Lowell
Massachusetts Reformatory
Courtney
Martin
Reformatory
Nephew Claims Body of Lewiston Man Found in Doorway
Friends identify Thomas McCarthy as the man found intoxicated on Pinckney street Tuesday evening and dead from heart disease at Station 3 later that night. A Lewiston nephew, accompanied by an undertaker, appeared at Station 3 to claim the body and will return to Maine with the remains.
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Thomas McCarthy
Pinckney Street
Stations3
McCarthy
Lewiston
Station 3
Insurance department seizes Equitable Mutual Fire office
New York March 28 the State Insurance department sent inspectors into the Equitable Mutual Fire Insurance Company to overhaul all accounts. The directors meeting planned to change officers and cover a 35000 impairment was postponed to Tuesday next.
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New York
State Insurance Department
Equitable Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Minister Lome Coming to Visit United States
Dupuy de Lome the new minister to the United States will sail April 2. He will first go to Havana to learn details of the Alliance incident and then proceed to Washington. Canovas del Castillo says Cuba's situation is very serious and the government will use all means to end the rebellion. Seven thousand troops depart tomorrow with 2000 more soon, and 20,000 in six months, up to 100,000 if needed.
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Madrid
Arms to insurgents whispers of Cuba shipments
The State Department reports three shipments of arms to Cuban insurgents in recent weeks. Arms left Philadelphia for Savannah then moved to a small ten to fifteen ton fishing smack bound for Santiago de Cuba. Vessels linger near shores until safe landings, while the administration seeks to halt contraband deliveries.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Cuba
Philadelphia
Savannah
Santiago de Cuba
General Martinez de Campos to lead Cuban relief forces
Madrid reports General Martinez de Campos accepted the commission to command reinforcements for Cuba and to suppress the revolt quickly. The government forwarded 2,000,000 to Cuba with a minister stating 10,000,000 pesetas ($2,000,000) would be available at once. Some U S newspapers are blamed for encouraging the rebels.
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Madrid
Martinez de Campos
Cuba
Campos
Venezuelan dispute with England to be settled by arbitration
A Caracas despatch reports a semi official statement that the Venezuela Britain dispute will be settled by arbitration. England assures there will be no further trespassing on Venezuelan territory.
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New York
Caracas
Venezuela
England
Wreckage sighting of Reina Regente launch off Conil
The Morning Post reports from Madrid that part of a wrecked steam launch from the Reina Regente cruiser was sighted off the south Spanish coast near Conil yesterday.
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London
Morning Post
Madrid
Conil
Prominent Social Figure Mourns Dog Dot at East Weymouth
In East Weymouth March 28 a well known social figure Mr Joseph Cushing mourns the death of his pug Dot a much loved pet. Dot was cherished by Mr and Mrs Cushing who even brought the dog to church sociables and seated it between them at meals their public life and affections drawing much local gossip after the funeral remarks.
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East Weymouth
Joseph Cushing
Dot
Death and Burial of Dot in Hingham Cemetery
A town physician could not save Dot who died. Mr. Cushing arranged a white casket and, with Mrs. Cushing, took the body to South Hingham for burial in the family lot. The yard resting place was rejected to avoid future relocation, and the Hingham Cemetery plot was chosen. A crape note on the door knob is rumored but not confirmed.
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Dot
Taking Time Away Clock Heist Case Unfolds
William Price of 10 Ashland Street walked Hanover Street with a marble clock under his arm. An officer stopped him after a signal box whirr, sending Price to Station 1 where he answered questions glibly. An envelope with a lady’s name led to 24 Hanover Street and the entry of Alexander P. McNeil’s apartment, where a stolen clock was identified. A bunch of keys found on Price suggested access to many doors.
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William Price
Ashland Street
Hanover Street
Price
Alexander P. McNeil
Great Britain Ultimatum to Nicaragua Stirring U S Fear and Debate
In Washington on March 28 the full text of Great Britain's ultimatum to Nicaragua was read with interest by lawmakers versed in foreign affairs. The comments voiced indignation at the language seen as an affront to the United States and a threat to the Monroe doctrine and the Nicaragua Canal. Senators warned Britain may seek a Pacific foothold, possibly undermine U S trade and canal work, and questioned Clayton Bulwer treaty implications.
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Arbitration Commission
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Bayard
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England
Pacific
Greytown
San Juan
Canal Company
San Juan River
Plucky Girl Drives Off Intruder in Todd Home
Wing Hendon March 28. Miss Turner, living with Miss Anjanette Todd, woke to find a man in the room. She fought him, chased him into an adjoining room, then summoned neighbors as he escaped. Miss Todd, sister of Louis Todd of New York, cares for her aged mother. Turner is about 18. The assailant left marks on Miss Todd.
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Miss Turner
Anjanette Todd
Miss Todd
Louis Todd
New York City
The
Marlboro
Harvard Student Rescued From Charles River Drowning Peril
An unknown Harvard student was rescued after a rowboat capsized near Brookline Street Bridge on the Cambridgeport side of the Charles River. William Humphrey and companions C. F. Lewis and James Looney spotted the plunge, tossed a life preserver, and pulled the student to safety onto the pier.
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Charles River
Brookline Street
Cambridgeport
William Humphrey
C. F. Lewis
James Looney
Humphrey
Dinner Chaos at Mrs Heavy Culture Club Night
A dinner scene unfolds with Mrs Heavy Culture and her husband waiting for the maid Kate who is away on literary duties. The couple debates who can serve the table as Ibsen and Trilbic-Hyp notic Club duties intrude, highlighting a refined social farce.
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Heavy Culture
Kate
Ibsen
Manitoba adjourns legislature over parochial schools mandate
Winnipeg March 28 Premier Greenway announced an immediate adjournment of the Manitoba legislature, avoiding a vote on Ottawa's parochial schools mandate. A cabinet member said the remedial order is too important for precipitate action, and the recess will allow study of the situation and guidance from constitutional authorities.
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Man
Manitoba
Ottawa
Greenway
MIT Graduates Form Alumni Association in Springfield
About thirty MIT graduates and former students met at the Mas sasoit House banquet hall in Springfield. General Francis A. Walker and other officials spoke. Attendees hailed from Hartford Boston Amherst Holyoke and nearby towns. Giles Tainter was chosen chairman to lead the new organization.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massasoit House
Francis A. Walker
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H. W. Tyler
Monroe
Boston Association of the Alumni
George S. Munn
East Hampton
O. R. Noble
Granville
J. Frank Seavey
Ludlow
Guy Kirkham
Giles Tainter
Hartford
Westfield
Boston
Amherst
Holyoke
Giles Taintor
Peace and Unity convention promotes white supremacy harmony
In Columbia on March 28 the Peace and Unity convention gathered to harmonize white factions in selecting delegates for the constitutional convention. Nearly every county was represented and Lt Governor Timmerman presided as the body, though the proceedings aimed to preserve white supremacy and union.
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Columbia
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Peace and Unity
Timmerman
John Williams Arrested For Shoplift On Hanover Street
Patrolman Curtis observed 23 year old John Williams take a pair of overalls and a jumper from a store on Hanover Street. Williams claimed he had no home or money and took the garments to sell for food and lodging for the night.
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John Williams
Hanover Street
Curtis
Williams
Tragedy on Westfield Train Kills Patrick Kelly at Platform
Patrick Kelly, 23, of Southampton, was killed in Westfield when his foot snagged on the platform as the 8:16 p.m. train began to move. He was dragged 25 feet and his body was sliced in two by the wheels. His brother had been seeing him off just before.
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Westfield
Patrick Kelly
Southampton
Portsmouth Deadlock Over City Budget and Police Powers
Portsmouth New Hampshire March 28 The Board of Mayor Aldermen and Common Council remain deadlocked on the annual appropriation bill. A unanimously passed resolution instructs Mayor Berry to pursue legal action to test the governor’s authority to appoint police commissioners for Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Common Council
Berry
New England League Eyes Augusta Team This Season
Augusta, Maine officials report T. H. Murnane president of the New England League is in Augusta tonight to study prospects for a league team this season. Tomorrow other league officials arrive to canvass the situation and a citizens meeting will be called to gauge support.
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Augusta
T. H. Murnane
New England League
Postal Telegraph Cable Co Votes to Increase Capital Stock
New York March 28 a special meeting of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company voted to increase the capital stock from 15 million to 15 million. The extra stock is to fund service extensions and pay for extensions already completed.
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New York
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Joe Donovan Knocks Out Tobias Seavey in Two Rounds
In Rockland Maine on March 28 Joe Donovan defeated Tobias Seavey by knockout in the second round. Donovan struck Seavey with a right hand that sent him through the ropes. Seavey lay on his face until the count. Donovan emerged unscathed.
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Rockland
Joe Donovan
Tobias Seavey
Donovan
Seavey
Wykoff Bank Fire Destroys Main Business District
Peterson Minnesota reports a morning blaze at the Wykoff bank that spread through the entire business district, causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames as business properties were consumed.
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Peterson, Minn
Wykoff
British Debate On Africa Frictions With France In Commons
In London on March 28 Sir Ashmead Bartlett opened a Commons debate on Britain’s relations with France in Africa seeking a cut in foreign office funds. He cited French advances in Siam and Africa while Sir Edward Grey defended trust roles over the Nile and urged caution about a French expedition. Henry Labouchere labeled Grey’s stance menacing, Grey rejected that, and Bartlett withdrew his motion after a satisfactory government reply.
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E. Ashmead Bartlett
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France
Africa
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Siam
Asia
Upper Nile
Edward Grey
Egypt
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Nile Valley
England
Henry Labouchere
Sir Edward Grey
Faure Flags New Madagascar Troops in Ceremony
Paris March 28 President Faure presented colors to Madagascar bound troops at Sathonay and spoke of pride in their progress awaiting their first victory. He toasted The Army the Nation's Safeguard and Hope with guests standing in tribute.
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Madagascar
Faure
Sathonay
Whitten Habeas Case Goes to Court in New Haven
In New Haven on March 28 the habeas corpus hearing for Dr. George E. Whitten of Auburndale Massachusetts resumed before Judge Townsend. After lengthy arguments by Boston attorney Baker and State Attorney Doolittle, the judge declined to act before state courts decide, remanding the doctor to U S marshal custody under bail and granting him federal standing for potential appeal.
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George E. Whitten
Auburndale
Mass
W. K. Townsend
Townsend
Baker
Boston
Doolittle
Dr. Whitten
Miller Returns from Hawaii With Claims of Prisoner Abuse
Joaquin Miller arrived from Hawaii revealing a secret departure and no baggage. He slams government treatment of political prisoners as barbarous and predicts a filibustering effort to free them. He doubts Dole has loyal supporters outside official circles.
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Cal
Joaquin Miller
Hawaii
Honolulu
Miller
Dole
Field Marshal Sir Patrick Grant Dies at Chelsea Hospital
London reports Field Marshal Sir Patrick Grant died at Chelsea Hospital where he served as governor. Born 1804 at Duthill Elgin, he joined the East India Company army in 1819 and became Chelsea Hospital governor in 1874. He was named colonel of the Royal Horse Guards and gold stick in waiting in December 188.
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Patrick Grant
Chelsea Hospital
Ing
G. C
John Grant
Auchterblair
County Elgin
Duthill
East India Company
Sidney Cotton
Royal Horse Guards
Yale Sophomore Gilmore Clings to Life After Bicycle Crash
NEW HAVEN Conn March 28 Robert C Gilmore a Yale sophomore is in critical condition after a bicycle accident yesterday He has been unconscious for over thirty hours and surgeons will not operate while in this state Gilmore’s father arrived from Rutland tonight and Dr McBirnie a New York specialist said the chances were against recovery
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New Haven
Conn
Robert C. Gilmore
Yale
Gilmore
Rutland
Dr. McBirnie
New York
Unnamed man found unconscious on Charles and Allen Streets
An unknown colored man was found unconscious on Charles street near Allen street by Patrolman Wallace of Division 3. He was taken to the station, then to City Hospital after a physician diagnosed alcoholic convulsions. Hospital officials said the stranger was in critical condition and death could follow, possibly the fourth or fifth death from the same cause in two weeks.
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Allen Street
Wallace
Division 3
Bowling: Les Miserables and Westminsters Triumph in Rhode Island
March 28 bowling results show Les Miserables and Westminsters as Rhode Island champions. Key players and scores highlighted. strong teams from 2003 era noted in brief sports wrap.
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LOWFP
Les Miserables
Westminsters
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