Boston House Defeats Police Board Abolition Bill
A Boston House vote defeated a bill to abolish the Police Board and replace it with a bi partisan excise board and a governor appointed police commissioner. Debates cited license licensing abuses, political influence, and delays in the Hanlon case, with several speakers defending and opposing the measure. The outcome leaves the licensing structure unresolved.
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Clark
Curtis
Adams
Board of Excise
Whali
Boston
Coungel
Police Board
Albany Lease Hearings Draw More Opposition to Rail Deal
The railroad committee continued hearings on the Boston and Albany lease to New York Central. Boston lawyer John D. Bryant urged that the lease harms public interest. Officials slated Wednesday and Thursday sessions to hear business leaders and remonstrants on the proposed agreement.
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Boston & Albany
New York Central Railroad
John D. Bryant
Boston
Orcester & Nashua
Vermont & Canada
Morse
Stow
Fragmented verdict discussion on arbitration and sanctions
A damaged OCR passage debates dissatisfaction with an arbitration award. The text questions whether the award fulfills claimants rights and hints at near refusal to accept the verdict, referencing England the United States and a risk of further disputes.
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England
United & States
Death of Lieut Greene linked to Cmdr Merrell and Lt White
Chicago dispatch reports a Washington date alleging Lieutenant Commander Francis E. Greene of the Montgomery died by his own hand after conflict with Commander Merrell and Lt White. The Navy notes prior suspensions, appeals, and a court trial threat, with Merrell accused of neglecting Greene's pleas before his suicide.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle This Morning
Washington
Francis E. Greene
Montgomery
Buenosrés
Merrell
William P. White
Greene
White
Ae Ae
Gee
Chronicle
Spome
Montevideo
Schley
Mar
Pernambuco
Brasil
Gery 108
Baltimore
Farley Sentenced to Two Years for Mail Bag Theft
In federal court Judge Lowell sentenced Robert J. Farley to two years in Pittsfield jail for stealing a mail bag at Palmer in November 1898.
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United States District Court
Robert J. Farley
Lowell
Pittsfield
Palmer
Three Hand Impressions At New Bedford Home Baffle Crowds
In New Bedford, residents of 208 River Street report three distinct hand imprints on window panes appearing after a friend’s death. A grim sight, the marks faded and reappeared with a Christ image, drawing crowds daily before the family moved to protect their privacy.
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New Bedford
River Street
Joseph Gauthier
James Cunningham
Christ
Postum Cereal Coffee Eases 17 Year Headaches
Indianapolis housewife testifies to long headaches caused by coffee and credits Postum Cereal Coffee with curing them. She asks not to use her name, noting that a name can be furnished by Postum Cereal Co., Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Mra
Indianapolis
Ind
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Stage Matters in New York and London Theatre News
Marie Gastee returns for closing performances of The Rounders at Columbia before sailing to London for An American Beauty. Brady to stage a Weather-Hen trial matinee at Manhattan Theatre with Barker and Thomas. Gilder adapts Quo Vadis for Herald Square. Zage opens in London April 16. Kendals premiere A Son's Inheritance in Brooklyn. The Geisha closes at Tremont. farewell tonight. Geisha and Mlle Hawkins farewell tied to Boston Theatre minstrels.
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Marie Gastee
New York
Rounders
Columbia
Miss Cepters
Americ
London
Rose Bud
Shaftesbury Theatre
W. A. Brady
Manhattan Theatre
Bette Thomas
Granville Barker
Terry’s
Court Theatre
Jeanitte Gilder
Mary Sanders
Herald Square
H. A. du Souchet
Ianvarghthy
Miss Firstwell
Flo Irwin
May
Kendals
Brooklyn
Lee Arthur
David Belasco
Clarence Quintet
Zelle ‘Awkins
Hollis Street
Babb‘e
Dockstader
Boston Theatre
Boston Theatres Preview Big Week of Miss Hobbs Runaway Girl and More
The Hollis Street Theatre hosts the first hearing of Miss Hobbs with stars Charles Richman and Mrs. Herbert from Daly’s Theatre. Tremont Theatre brings back A Runaway Girl with James T. Powers and the Daly company. Other entertainments include Man’s Enemy at Grand Opera House and Bowdoin Square Theatre productions with notable casts and grand ambitions for next week.
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Boston
Hollis Street
Miss Hobbs
Charles Richman
Augustin Daly Musical Company
Grand Era House
Thomas Shea
Grand Opera House
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Brander Matthews
Rge H. Jessop
Columbia
Josie Hall
Lo Ag Comedienne
Honorah Hawkins
Alfred EB. Aarons
Carle and Perlet
Mam
Zelle ’Awkins
Park Theatre
Charles Frohman
Cose Cette
Coralie O
Henry Miller
Boston Museum
Gram Theatre
Keith’s
Camille D'Arville
Bera Kendall
America
Carlisle
Barnes and Sisson
Josephine Gasman
Boston Theatre
Messrs
Hashim
Philadelphia
Della Fox
Marie Dressler
Josephine Sabel
James Thornton
Bonnie Thornton
Comedienne
Pole Brothers
Gus Williams
Carmen Sisters
Hall and Staley
Immonds
Emerson
Emmonds
Fish
Quigg
Morgan and
Otto
la Belle Rosa
Sunday Religious Services and Sermons in Boston Churches
Boston churches hold diverse services across Baptist, Congregationalist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Spiritualist groups. Rev. George Lorimer and Rev. Nathan Wool present sermons. Warren Avenue Baptist hosts Harvard Male Quartet. universal communion and Sunday school blueprints noted. A Trement Temple temperance service features Ripman Chandra Pal. other listings include Park Street and Fiske Jubilee Singers events.
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Tremont Temple
George Co. Lorimer
D. PD
J. Lorimer
Babylon
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Nathan E. Wool
D. D
A. Judson Hughes
Boston
Elcome
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Canton Street
Warren Avenue
Herbert
Johnson
Will
Quartus
Bradford
Harvard
Swong
Bmmnkeley Templyh
George Gordon
Gordon
Jesus
Good Shepherd
People's Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
L. H. Dorchester
Holy Communion
Christian Endeavor
Noyes
Adams
Wright
Tremont Street
M. BE
Concord and
Tremont Streets
John MN. Pickles
Epworth
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Thomas Folwart Potterton
West Somervile
Mass
Ben Hur
Tate
Christ
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Association Hall
James M. Gray
George W. Mehbaffey
A. A. Berle
Fiske University Jubilee Singers
C. P. Jameson
Ripina Chandra Pal
Calcutta
India
Orient
Occident
Clarence. E. Hay
W. S. Sargent
A. R. MacKusick
Fulton
Berkeley Temple
Sherman
Admiral Dew
Delly
Bowdoin Square
Tabernacle
K. Mitchell
Walter Calley
W. H. Walker
B.C. Lawrence
J. H. Earle
J. H. Earle, FP
F. Davidson
Hospitaller
Sunday Institute
Park Square
South Africa
Mr. Bryan
Christadelphians
Boston Liberal
FORUM
Piterim Hall
Washington Street
W. F. Frazier
Evangelistic Association OF New
Fiske Jubilee Singers of
Nashville
Two Strange Books to Be Pictured in Sunday Post
The Sunday Post will feature two of the world’s strangest books. One, a seventh century Irish churchmen’s work, is the most beautiful on record. The other, a modern Bible with a new faith and triple heaven, is deemed inspired by its sect.
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Sunday Post
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