Paine's celery compound praised by Roxbury Home
A Boston Globe report highlights Roxbury Home for aged women where residents praise Paine's celery compound. It notes improved nerve and blood health, citing 90 year old Mrs. Hannah Patterson and Miss Lucy Mann, and asserts the remedy as a superior tonic available at drug stores.
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Boston Globe
Roxbury
Burton Ave
Boston
Susan W. Bush
Paine
Hannah Patterson
Lucy Mann
Provision Clerks Gather for Shorter Hours in Boston
A Boston Post tour finds provision store clerks working from 5 30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and longer on Saturdays and holidays. Clerks fear retaliation for seeking earlier closing despite pay from 10 to 20 dollars weekly. One unnamed clerk cites extreme hours and compares to eight to nine hour days in other trades.
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Provision
Boston
Post
West End
Cambridge Street
Sliney Sanity Commission Appointed Before Execution
New York March 80. Governor Flower with counsel for Michael T Sliney who sits at Sing Sing awaiting execution on April 10 for the murder of Bob Lyons has appointed a commission in lunacy to examine the condemned man.
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New York
Governor Flower
Michael T. Sliney
Sing Sing
Bob Lyons
Hat Contest Draws Letters From Big Head Adherents
In a lively hat competition readers boast of their large heads and demand oversized hats. Letters from Charles Chase of Salem and C B Crocker of Walnut Hill describe expansive measurement needs and eagerness to compete in the Big Head contest with notes from Everett and Boston.
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Charles 8. Chase
Salem
Thomas F. Daleey
Boston
Pleasant Street
C. B. Crocker
Walnut Hill
Everett
C. J. Kelley
Thomas Kettell
Explorations in Egypt reorganizes Egypt Exploration Fund
The Egypt Exploration Fund names Charles Dudley Warner as honorary vice-president and Dr. Thomspon of the British Museum becomes vice-president for England after the death of Amelia Edwards. Deir el Bahari near Queen Hatases palace hosts this season’s survey with two explorers and three officials. The fund, without endowment, must appeal to the public to continue work. A handsome quarto volume detailing the year’s results is sent to subscribers donating at least $5. patrons contribute $205.
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George William Curtis
Charles Dudley Warner
L.H.D
Egypt Exploration Fund
Dr. Thompson
British Museum
Amelia B. Edwards
England
Egypt
Deir el-Bahari
Thebes
Hatasa
Fundust
Freight brakeman killed on Boston & Maine line
Edward B. State of South Vernon Vermont was a freight brakeman who died after being thrown from a car as another car passed over him near Ayer on March 30.
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Ayer
Edward
State of South Vernon
Boston & Maine Railroad
Window display at Old South draws crowds to watch Champion suits
Washington street shoppers crowded the Old South store as five Champion suit makers from a major manufactory demonstrate in window work. Boys’ suits retail for five dollars, with finish by pressmen and careful hand sewing by skilled girls. Parents are urged to note the care and detail in the garments.
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Washington Street
Old South Clothing Store
Nomination Fight Over Trial Justice Kane in Spencer
Governor Russell again nominates Jerry R. Kane of Spencer for trial justice amid prior rejection by the council based on allegations from a convicted ramseller. Kane’s backers cite his education, tax duties, and broad local endorsements while opponents cite Kane's alleged confession of attempting to cheat a poor man. The council votes to reopen the case for another hearing next Wednesday.
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Russell
Jerry R. Kane
Spencer
Kane
Council
Ramseller
Davidhallrice
Mr. Kane
Wolcott
Leeson
Executive Council
Law School
Boston University
Suffolk
Spencer and
Worcester
Charles W. Prouty
William HE. Prouty
George H. Marsh
Erastus Jones
E. Stewart Best
N.C. Bryant
C. FE. Manley
W. H. Prentice
W. E. Searles
C. P. Leivitt
George R. Wakefield
James A. Spencer
Thomas Dailey
Thomas J. Comins
E. W. Howard
M.D
F. J. Sanborn
Richard Sugden
Noah Sagenduph
National
Sam
Republican State Central Committee
Republican City Committee of
District Court
Republican Party
Frank P. Goulding
F. A. Gaskill
E. H. Vaughan
W. B. Harding
H. W. Aiken
Charlies R. Johnson
Webster Thayer
Willis E.j.sibley
Arthur M. Taitt
George T. Dewey
Frank L. Dean
Henry Bacon
Felin A. Belisle
Henry T. Harris
B. Hopkins
George H. Mellen
H. L. Parker
B. W. Potter
Edward B. Glasgow
James Green
Charles S. Dodge
Charles I. Forbes
Frederick J. Barnard
Hollis W. Cobb
Frank Bulkeley Smith
Charles A. Merrill
Charles M. Thayer
Francis Plunkett
John W. Sheehan
P. H. Chamberlain
George M. Woodward
F. W. Blackmer
W. J. Tafft
Republican Town Committee
Investigation sparks on Gas Syndicate and trust charges
A special house committee was named to investigate the Gas Trust amid strong public demand for action. Members include Lyford of Springfield, Meyer of Boston, Galloupe of Beverly, Moriarty of Worcester, Rosnosky of Boston, Joy of Winchester and Malone of Greenfield. The day saw related bills on building heights, safe stairways, and non inflammable materials. The session ended with adjournment after debate on street car labor ten hours.
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Gas Trust
Lyford
Springfield
Meyer
Boston
Galloupe
Beverly
Moriarty
Worcester
Rosnosky
Joy
Winchester
Malone
Greenfield
House
Committee On Manufactures
Committee On Public Reservations
Quincy
Banking Committee
Joint Judiciary Committee
Robbins
Senate
Mellen
Kane Replies To Council Charges Amid Record of Accusations
In a detailed defense, Mr Kane contests council charges based on affidavits and claims of ill treatment by rivals. He argues the evidence was gathered ex parte, without cross examination, and asserts his integrity and client fees as he seeks a reconsideration by the council.
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Kane
Council
Tam
Merif
Commonwealth
William E. RussE1nu
Extra Session Assured See Sept 1 for Tariff Bill
Speaker Crisp met with the President in Washington to learn if Congress would be recalled. The President said Congress would convene around September 1, with the main features of the new tariff bill ready for submission. Crisp said members want the early fall plan confirmed before leaving.
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Crisp
Washington
Congress
Brookline Town Meeting Elects Selectmen Proposals
Brookline prepares for tomorrow's town meeting election with three incumbent Selectmen likely to win re election and two newcomers, James M Codman Jr and Frank L Creesy, in contention to fill a vacancy. A circulating claim linking Creesy to David Hallrice is dismissed as a political trick and voters are urged to judge candidates on town affairs rather than age based prejudice.
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Brookline
Messrs
Hand
Daland
James
James M. Codman, Jr
Frank L. Creesy
A. L. Lincoln, Jr
Creesy
Davidhalrice
Longwood
Davidhallrice
Goddard Brothers cotton magnate dies at Providence
Colonel T P I Goddard of Goddard Bros. cotton manufacturers in Blackstone valley and Massachusetts died at 5 30 am today. A multi millionaire, he and his three surviving brothers built Brown & Ives into a fortune through the East India trade with an extensive business network across several states.
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Providiencr
T. P. I. Goddard
Goddard Bros
Blackstone Valley
Massachusetts
Brown & Ives
Rejected exceptions in Morgan larceny case noted by judge
In the Commonwealth versus James Morgan also known as Shang Campbell the judge has allowed the exceptions filed and the case will be entered in the Supreme Court for the present term. Campbell has faced two prior trials for the 1889 larceny from the National Bank of the Republic with exceptions again filed at the second trial.
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the Commonwealth
James Morgan
Shang Campbell
National Bank of the Republic
Fessenden
Supreme Court
Campbell
Ceresota Flour Bakes into Home Kitchens Anew
Cobb Bates Yerxa introduces Ceresota flour from N W Consolidated Milling Company promising quality for bread. Priced at 550 dollars per barrel with 25 cents express credit beyond delivery limits. Home makers urged to choose this popular brand.
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Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Ceresota
N. W. Consolidated Milling Company
Boston plasterers strike threat and tender wage dispute
The Post reports a looming strike involving about 6000 Boston building trades workers as plasterers and tenders clash over eight hour shifts and pay. The master plasterers reject eight hour terms, while the union presses for 250 dollars a day with seven hour Saturdays. Both sides refuse compromise and warn of a citywide walkout if orders are issued.
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Post
Boston
Carroll Hall
Gallagher
O’brien
O'Neil
O’ Brien
Herald and News
Robert Gallagher
Master Plasterers’ Association
Philadelphia
Association
Fire Inquiry Probes City Fire Department Management
The City Council committee continued the fire inquiry with testimony from Frederick Bowditch and others from the Real Estate Exchange. Several suggested buried trolley wires and stronger building laws. insurers warned on losses and praised standpipes. department horses and crew conduct drew light remarks. Hearing adjourned to Saturday at 10 o clock.
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Frederick C. Bowditch
Ral Estate Exchange
Frederick H. Viaux
H. S. Wheelock
Nathaniel Foster,Jr
Robert A. Bolten
Commercial Assurance Company of London
Phineas Pierce
P. E. Eddy
Lincoln Street
George W. Stimpson
Peter F. MacDonalt
Enjone 4
John I. Quigley
Engine 6
Seventh district backs George Fred Williams for candidate
The people of the seventh district favor George Fred Williams as their candidate and believe he would win. They urge him to set aside personal preference and respond to the call of the people.
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George Fred Williams
Perjury Confessed in Pension Case at Arlington
Mary C. Ostrander of Arlington was held on $1000 bail by U S Commissioner Fiske after pleading guilty to perjury in a pension case. The widow had testified she had not been married when she obtained a pension in September 1890, despite previous marriages and a first husband who died after the Civil War.
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Mary C. Ostrander
Arlington
United States
Fiske
Wickelaus H. Ostrander
Albert H. Riggs
Lyceum Theatre Sold to East Boston Merchant
John Morrison, an East Boston coal merchant, bought the Lyceum Theatre lease for 21000. The sale includes the seven year lease, scenery, fixtures, a horse and advertising wagon, and the piano. Two mortgages total 12000 with accruing interest. Morrison plans no immediate changes and will likely continue the theatre’s current policy.
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John Morrison
East Boston
Lyceum Theatre
Iba
Morrison
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Brussels
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Graves
Maryland
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