Renaissance festival to feature Boston art students in procession
The article describes a large Renaissance event with 200 Boston art students in fifteen groups and additional units including a hawking party and Italian performers. Harvard Mandolin Club and Glee Club will provide period music alongside a forty-voice choristers’ choir. Five trumpeters lead the procession amid broad preparation and social buzz in Boston.
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Boston
Thearvard Mandolin Club
Harvard Glee Club
Dartmouth Street
Gaugengigl
Barrett Can Be Beaten Fight in Seventh District
A call to nominate George Fred Williams or another strong candidate and wage a relentless campaign to defeat Barrett in the seventh district. The speaker urges vigorous ground effort and steadfast local organizing.
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George Fred Williams
Spring Flower Awards Named by Massachusetts Horticultural Society
The spring exhibition awarded vegetables including radishes onions celery and tomatoes with multiple names cited for first second and third places. Fruit winners include Baldwin Northern Spy Roxbury Russet Tompkins King Rome Beauty and several winter pears varieties with corresponding prize recipients.
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
George F. Stone
W. Russell
H. R. Kinney
J. L. Gardner
N. T. Kidder
Beck
W. Heustis & Son
J. J. Gardner
George Sanderson
Elmer Sanderson
Converse
Winter Bros
Nicholson
Essex
John L. Gardner
C. Terry
W. G. Kendall
Warren Heustis & Son
Baldwin
M. W. Chadbourne
O. B. Hadwen
Northern Spy
George C. Rice
William T. Hall
Asa Clement
Tompkins King
George ©. Rice
W. C. Eustis
Palmer
S. Hartwell
Rome
Heine Sanderson
A. H. Lewis
E. A. Hall
Pickpockets Nabbed At Boston Horse Sale
Deputy Superintendent Burrill reported several pickpockets operating a Friend Street horse sale. Inspectors Barry and Knox identified the suspects in the crowd. Joseph Kelly and Martin McLaughlin, both 21, were arrested after attempts to steal watches failed.
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Boston
Burrill
Friend Street
Barry
Knox
Joe Knox
Joseph Kelly
Kelly
Poplar Street
Martin McLaughlin
Endicott Street
City Hospital Needs for Surgical Building and Contagious Disease Beds
City officials including Aldermen Flood Dever and Folsom and Councilmen Smith Lyons visited City Hospital to review proposed improvements. Trustees Shuman Dunn Sprague Rowe outlined needs for a new surgical building and beds for contagious diseases, noting 28 scarlet fever beds and no measles beds, and requesting 478 500 dollars for immediate construction and expansion to 560 more beds.
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Flood
Dever and Folsom
Barry
SS. P. Smith
Lyons
Finance Committee
City Hospital
A. Shuman
Dunn
H. H. Sprague
Rowe
New England Railroad Directors Hold Social Meeting
Directors of the New England railroad met yesterday afternoon in a gathering more social than financial. No vice president selection occurred, and the main work centered on the company’s finances and road leases with several recommendations noted. President McLeod used the session to become familiar with the road’s internal workings, and he later attended the theatre with C. A. Prince.
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The
New England Railroad
McLeod
C. A. Prince
Dr Dewey Offers Free TwoWeek Trial For Catarrh Cure
Dr Dewey the specialist at 40 Tennyson street near Columbus avenue by Providence depot invites all to test his new method for curing catarrh with two weeks of treatment free. He claims to have cured lung troubles rheumatism and dyspepsia after others failed and says his blood medicines are unexcelled and prepared for each patient. All afflicted should see him.
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Dewey
Tennyson Street
Columbus Avenue
Providence Depot
Passover Wines Case Sparks City Court Showdown
Judge Ely hears a crowded case over Passover wines seized at 57 Cross Street. Rabbi Shoher and congregants testify the wines were religiously owned and sent from New York to aid Passover rites, while Tavia Angus claims he acted for the church and never sold liquor.
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Tavia Angus
Sexton
Cross Street
Harris
Adama
New York
Tavia
Max Levi
Salem Street
Moses Breast
Crescent Place
Bennett
Augus
Tavia Augus
Angus
H.S. Shoher
G. Wyman
Essex Street
Kiernan
Ely
Catalogue fragment from Post Free Library listing diverse titles
Partial OCR shows a catalog snapshot with numerous authors and works including Miss Braddon James Payn G M Fenn Thackeray Hardy and others. Entries include novels such as Green Pastures and Picca- and A Beggar on Horseback along with many numbered codes. The list suggests a broad literary collection with classic and contemporary titles.
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Post Free Library
Braddon
Legal ruling clears defendant amid police censure dispute
The judge discharged the defendant after noting a clear case but declining to censure the police. The Hebrews rejoiced, able to recover their wines and observe their religious feast according to their traditions.
Iron Hall Receivership Appeal Heard in Supreme Court
In Indianapolis on March 29 the Iron Hall receivership appeal was argued before the full Supreme Court bench. Appellants challenge jurisdiction to appoint a receiver on vacation, subject matter jurisdiction, pleading sufficiency, and trial court error denying defense. A decision is expected in two weeks.
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Indianapolis
Iron Hall
Supreme Court
Howe
Supreme Officers of the
Iron Halls
Taylor
Somerby
Girl Aged 15 Dies by Own Action in Federal Hill
Jennie Bailey a 15 year old waiting maid in the Nichols household at Federal Hill district shot herself between 6 and 7 tonight. She came from Danbury New Hampshire and had worked for Mrs Nichols five years. A severe headache preceded the act and Flora Wares, the cook, was the only other person in the house. Mrs Nichols returned from church and found Jennie dead with a revolver on the floor.
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Dropham
Jennie Bailey
George G. Nichols
Federal Hill District
Nichols
Danbury
N. H
Flora Wares
Book agent arrested after theft in Norfolk county
Peter McKeller, a purported New York book agent, called at Miss Lizzie Mulverhill’s home in Dedham Centre offering a copy of The Catholic Educator. While she stepped away, her cash box was emptied. police later found a sum of money on McKeller matching her description.
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DepuAm
Norfolk County
Dedham Centre
Peter McKeller
New York
McKeller
George B. Loring
High Street
Village Avenue
Lizzie Mulverhill
Mulverhill
Miss Mulverhill
Forgeries On Gloucester Banks Taint City Funds
A fraud scheme in Gloucester involved forgeries totaling 10500 dollars against the City and First National banks. Allen L. McDonald, tied to the case, is accused. he was reported abroad in Prince Edward Island as the likely forger, with a San Francisco origin and ties to a former block manufactory. The article notes a paid $500 draft and a $10000 draft as part of the scheme.
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A. L. McDonald
Souris
Allen L. McDonald
United States
Prince Edward Island
First National
California
McDonald
Allen McDonald
Boston
Panic at the Howard interrupts show
During a performance at the Howard Atheneum last night a fire alarm was raised by a miscreant, triggering a stampede that pushed spectators down the stairs. The audience, mostly men and boys, fled to the doors but no serious injuries were reported as the performance was cut short.
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Howard Atheneum
Independent Women Voters Fair at Horticultural Hall
The second night drew a good crowd and boosted the fair’s finances. Performers included Miss Artzen, Miss Curtis on piano, Miss Adelaide Miller Nye as vocalist, and Miss Jenmie B. Neal as reader. Booths, cafe, and entertainment were well received. another similar program is planned for this evening.
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Independent Women Voters
Horticultural Hall
Artzen and Curtis
Adelaide Miller Nye
Jenmie B. Neal
Antlers Quiet After Militia Disbands Report
Paris Texas March 29 Antlers remains quiet as militia depart with Locke and a few trusted men still present. An examining trial for last night’s arrests begins amid fears Antlers may be burned and another attack on Locke could occur at the first opportunity.
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Paris
Tex
Antlers
Locke
Trial of Dr Robert W Buchanan on wife poisoning charge
In General Sessions Court Dr Robert W Buchanan is cross examined in a case seeking the death penalty. Witnesses recount threats made while intoxicated and remarks about poisons, with testimonies of pre death conversations and alleged embraces.
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New York
Court of General Sessions
Robert W. Buchanan
Macomber
Harris
Buchanan
Colleges Seek Control of Faverweather Estate Funds
New York March 29 A renewed dispute over Daniel B Faverweather's fortune arises as executors move to strike parts of colleges' and Rochester University responses. Dartmouth Williams Hamilton Amherst challenge releases and claim a secret trust that would let them benefit from nearly 3 million dollars. Judge Lawrence reserved decision with Arnoux for executors and Elihu Root for colleges.
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New York
Daniel B. Faverweather
Arnoux Arnoux
Lawrence
Mr. Faverweather
Dartmouth
Williams
Hamilton
Amherst
Rochester University
Elihu Root
Fire at Auburn Prison Destroys Multiple Shops
A Noon fire at Auburn Prison in New York destroyed the old furniture shop pearl button shop broom shop Stickley and Simonds cabinet shop and the moulding shop. Warden Durston estimates losses at 40000 with no insurance while the Stickley and Simonds loss reaches 50000 insured for 25000. Firemen were delayed at the gates drawing sharp criticism of prison authorities.
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AuBurn
N. Y
Stickley & Simonds
Durston
Lynn Exposition Shoe Exhibit Car Shipped to Chicago
Lynn on March 29 shipped the Lynn shoe manufacturers exhibit cases for the World’s Columbian Exposition via American Express to Chicago. Dunbar’s large Monroe street shoe from his shop is included. Thirty crates occupied sixty sections and six tons. The car departs on the 12:30 Boston & Maine for Boston and Express trains, arriving in Chicago Friday morning.
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Lynn
American Express
Chicago
Dunbar
Monroe Street
Boston
Boston & Maine
Assault Report From Kingston On Sailor Aboard Kearsarge
Washington March 29 The reported assault on a sailor aboard the United States steamer Kearsarge at Kingston has not been heard of by the State and Navy departments.
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Washington
United States
Kearsarge
Kingston
State
Navy Departments
Butter and Cheese Salesman Seeks Work After Firm's End
A skilled butter and cheese salesman lost his job when his firm failed and spent weeks seeking work across town. He finally placed an advertisement in the Boston Post and, after one unsuccessful attempt, began anew with renewed effort.
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Chase
Carriage Makers Stand Firm in Boston Labor Fight
In a tense meeting at the American House, carriage and wagon manufacturers of Boston and vicinity vowed to resist union demands. Nine new firms joined the association and pledged not to hire union workers, while leaders urged a discretionary, shop-by-shop approach to hours and pay. The Coachmen’s Mutual Aid Society denied backing the strikers, and mass meetings drew dozens of new members as manufacturers warned they would fight the strike to the end.
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Peter McMurray
A. C. Judkins
George Townsboro
A. McCrillis
M. Crowley
William Gilchrist
Thomas Morley & Son
Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers’ Association of Boston and Vicinity
Boston and Vicinity
Coachmens’ Mutual Aid Society
Union No. 9
Coachmens’ Society
Alfred Yates
Charles M. Potter
Post
Nichole
Joseph Pray
America Hall
Anton Vincent
McDonald & Barry
Philip McCarthy
Daniel J. Sullivan
J.D. Dennis
Lynn
World’s Fair pianos on display at Tremont street warerooms
At Hallet and Davis 179 Tremont street elegant pianos made for the World's Fair exhibit will be shown for a few days. Prices range from 550 to 3000 dollars. Cases include mahogany Circassian walnut American and French walnut satin wood white mahogany white maple and solid rosewood, with pearl inlays and carved panels. Music racks are artistically painted to enhance the display.
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Hallet & Davis
Tremont Street
Paris Pension Granted to Renan Widow
In Paris on March 29 the Chamber of Deputies voted an annual pension of 6000 francs for the widow of Ernest Renan.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Ernest Renan
Successful Year Closed by Boston Workingmen's Institute
The Workingmen's Institute of Boston celebrated a successful year with Wells Memorial Hall filled and 1280 members attending lectures and classes. President Robert Treat Paine outlined the institute's growth while Governor Russell praised the institution and Commonwealth support. The highlight was the medical cooperative offering full physician services for a small annual fee.
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Workingmen’s Institute of Boston
Wells Memorial Hall
Billings
Institute
Robert Treat Paine
Medical Co-Operative Association
Boston
Russell
Commonwealth
Naval Brigade Fourth Division Dines at American House
Twenty seven members of the fourth division of the Naval Brigade dined at the American House last evening. Commander Soley was present as a guest and spoke of the coming naval review in New York. Remarks were also made by Lieutenant Commander J N Weeks, Lieutenant Hall and others.
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Naval Brigade
Soley
New York
J. N. Weeks
Hall
James Mulligan Shows Bright Recovery Prospects
Inquiry at the New England House last evening elicited that Mr. James Mulligan has improved considerably and the prospects of a complete recovery from his disease are regarded as extremely bright. He was better yesterday than at any time since he was taken to his room.
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New England House
James Mulligan
Mulligan
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