City Appropriations Debate and Library Plan at City Council
The board of aldermen declined to concur with the council on a 450000 payroll appropriation and a proposed three year library building plan by McKim Mead White. A public hearing on library funding was debated while an investigation of public institutions was advanced with a special committee proposed.
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Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Murphy
Alderman Wilson
McLaughlin
Murphy
Wilson
Alderman Kelley
Committee On Public Library
Public Library
McKim, Mead & White
Sddy
C. W. Smith
Alderman Gove
Doherty
Kelley
Addy
Gove
Yras
Eddy
Allen
Rogers
Short
C. W.asmith
Alderman Short
Water Board
Thian
Charlestown Square
Oston
General Putnam
Brooklyn
Conn
Ray
Edward Riley
West End Street Railway Company
Committee On Railroads
West End Railway Company
South
Committee On Rail
Monitor Terror Planned for Boston Remodel But Two Months Off
The double turreted monitor Terror will likely not reach Boston port for two months. Chief Engineer McComb says docking at South Boston or the Charlestown yard is uncertain and notes South Boston lacks adequate dock facilities. Repairs to the navy yard dry dock will finish well before Terror arrives.
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Terror
Boston
McComb
Charlestown Navy Yard Machinery Department
South Boston
Charlestown
East Boston
Navy Yard Dry Dock
North Atlantic
Key Weat
Havana
Mcomb
New York
Mgr. McComb
PHELAN PHELANY MARRIAGE AT ST THOMAS CHURCH JA MAICA PLAIN
Yesterday afternoon at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain the wedding of T Phelan Phelan to Annie M Curley was held. Rev Father Omas Maginnis officiated and bridesmaid Liz Condry and groomsman Thomas Corley attended. The couple then refreshment and dancing followed at the bride’s mother's home at 74 Jamaica Street.
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St. Thomas Church
Jamaica Plain
T. Phelan
Annie M. Curley
Omas Maginnis
Liza Condry
Thomas . Corley
Jamaica Street
War Relic Letter Reaches Governor Ames in 1888
A letter from Suerrimey Alabama dated April 27 1888 informs Governor Ames of a silver hunting case watch offered for sale in the town. The case bears the engraving Samuel core Company twenty-fifth Massachusetts volunteers. The letter promises aid to any from the Commonwealth and signs as 4. J. Moama.
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Ames
Suerrimey
Ala
Samuel Core Company
Massachusetts Plunteers
Commonwealth
J. Moama
Verdi Otello Underlines Modern Opera S Opera Review
The piece discusses Verdi's Otello as a landmark in the Italian German operatic debate, noting Verdi's mix of Wagnerian drama with Verdian melody. It praises Campanini as Otello, Tetrazzini as Desdemona, Galassi as Iago, and Scalchi as Emilia, while highlighting orchestral mastery, continuous musical flow, and Boito's libretto. The Grand Opera House production drew a solid audience but not full houses, with two more performances scheduled.
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Verdi
Wagner
Otello
Arrigo Boito
Shakspere
Jago
Desdemona
Otelio
Jago Desdemona
Emilia
Grand Opera House
Signor Campanini
Galavsi Casside
Secesrserereercee
Signor
Barberis Lodovich
Salvini
Signor Galassi
Signora Tetrazzini
Cordia
Signora Scalchi
Unbroken Record Shows Boston and Others Winners
Boston strengthens hold atop standings as New York and Philadelphia stumble. Detroit and Pittsburg post victories while Indianapolis falters, with the leading clubs Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit Pittsburg and Indianapolis near the top in a crowded table.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Detroit
Boston
New York
Indianapolis
Washington
Bostonb
Chiis OS
Ceksrsesevseeseses
Jew Yorks
Durgb
Creeere Veneers
Detroite
Eeveeeeseer
Philadelphias
Washingtons
Baptist Social Union Hosts Pleasant Meionaon Gathering
About 800 members of the Baptist Social Union met yesterday afternoon at 5:30 for supper near Meionaon. Rev. George B Lawton spoke on Brockton churches, with remarks from Hon Thomas Weston president of the Congregational Club and others including Rev Thomas Dixon Jr Professor John M English and Joseph Long for Newton Theological Seminary. New members were welcomed and the evening described as pleasant and profitable.
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Baptist Social Union
Meionaon
Brookline Club Dines at Young's and Notables Gather
The Brookline Club dined at Young's last evening while Grand Army post commanders plan a meeting at the American House. Notables in town include George Dame of Newport, Frank Almar of Middletown, John F. E. DeWet of Portland, H. C. Dall and A. W. Lane of Chicago, Join Kerry chief engineer of the St John CN B fire department, and Professor B. O. Park Dover.
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Brookline Club
Young’s
Grand Army Post
George
Dame
Newport
N. H
Frank Almar
Middletown
N. Y
Revere House
John FE. DeWet
Portland
H. C. Dall
A. W. Lane
Chicago
Kerry
St. John CN. B. Fire Department
B. O. Park Dover
Manchester Worcester Game Amidst Errors and Strong Batting
In New England League action on April 30 Burnham's Manchester team led early before Staib steadied Worcester. Clarke impressed with throws but injuries hampered his defense as Flannagan and Doyle hammered the ball. Final lines show Manchester 15 runs on 9 hits, Worcester 9 on 4, with standout pitching by Staib and Burns guiding wins for their teams. The Portland-Portland game echoed with Shinnick and Burns delivering heavy hitting and Burns fanning ten.
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Welch
Clarkson
Boston
Ewing
Kelly
Sutton
Wise
O’rourke
Ward
Connor
Detroits
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Phillies
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Opium Cure Deceptions Exposed by Massachusetts Doctor
In a Massachusetts report Dr. Abbott condemns so called opium cures as largely containing morphine or being frauds. He cites Davenport tests on twenty samples, notes false testimonials, and traces the scam to figures like H. H. Kane and J. B. Collins, detailing a long history from 1877 onward.
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Abbott
State Board of Health
Massachusetts
Davenport
Keeley
H. H. Kane
New York
Collins
Indiana
Kane
Medical College
Buckland
Freshmen Fall to Brown in Providence Contest
In other games Louisville beat Cincinnati 6 to 5 and Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 7 to 3. Baltimore toppled Cleveland 6 to 3 while Brown freshmen were blanked 8 to 0 by Providence Technology freshmen.
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Louisville
Cincinnatis
Louisvilles
Philadelphia
Brooklyns
Athletics
Baltimore
Clevelands
Baltimores
Providence—Technology
Brown
Curing Opium Habit Warns on Scotch Oats Essence
State board of health notes Dr Buckland Scotch oats essence contains morphine in all three strengths. Analyses show up to 250 drops of laudanum per wineglass and high alcohol content. Officials urge caution as infant and elderly users face danger. advertisement promises cure, which is misleading and dangerous.
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State Board of Health
Samuel W. Abbott
Buckland
Bennett F. Davenport
Board of Health
Chemical Societies of America
London
Paris
Berlin
British Society of Public Analysts
German Society of Analytical Chemists
Druggists
Abbott
Davenport
R. G. Eccles
Long Island College
United States
Avenesca
Courts: Patent case reargument in U S Circuit Court
United States Circuit Court on April 30 hears reargument in Cout. J N C Locke v J H Smith et al over two patents for diaphragms and dampers in pressure reg ulators and regulators. Defense contends lack of patentability and novelty. Representing plaintiffs K E Mayna dier and defendants Porter.
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United States Circuit Court
Cout
J. N. C. Locke
J. KE. Maynadier
IT. W. Porter
Davis Chandler and Court Docket Summary of Cases
The document lists case numbers, parties, and dispute types from sessions. It includes No 4698 D Starratt et al v Mullen with a verdict for defendant and No 4146 Davis v Chandler a contract suit. numerous other case notes and names appear, with lawyers listed for plaintiffs and defendants.
Executive board notes death of John Murray agent
The Boston Association of Railroad and Steamboat Agents adopted resolutions at yesterday’s meeting upon the death of John Murray, late agent of the Cheshire and Central Vermont line. Also, city ticket office moves to 218 Washington street, Tremont gas pipe laying begins on Tremont Street, Pine Tree State Club to meet May 7 at Young’s Hotel, and People’s Church debt relief efforts progress. Reform details include alien contract labor cases of Jane Fenton and Frederick W Green freed by Collector Saltonstall.
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Association of Railroad and Steamboat Agents of
Boston
John Murray
Cheshire & Central Vermont Line
Boston & Maine Railroad
Washington Street
State Street
Bay State Gas Company
Tremont Street
Boylston
Tremont Streets
Scollay Square
Pine Tree State Club
Young’s Hotel
Minot J. Savage
E. B. Webb
Ran
A. Bartol
K. Y. Hincks
George Harris
Andover
People’s Church
Davis
Bunker Hill
Jane Fenton
Frederick W. Green
Liverpool
Saltonstall
McGaffany vs Fitchburg Rail Road Co jury verdict
Superior Court Middlesex County case notes a jury verdict for the defendant in McGaffany versus Fitchburg Railroad Co. Allin & Mayberry represented the plaintiff, G A Torrey for the defendant. Additional Norfolk County entries include James Tracey v John Clark an assault case with mitigation evidence, and Francis W Bird et al v E Frank Lewis over Neponset River pollution with river discharge under trial.
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Fitchburg Railroad Company
Allin & Mayberry
G. A. Torrey
Jeremiah Downing
Cambridge Gaslight Company
Bath Street
Watson
Richard
Willis
Superior Court
Norfolk County
Bishop
James Tracey
John Clark
E.D. Ely
E. Greenhood
Francis W. Bird
E. Frank Lewis
Walpole
Supreme Judicial Court
Neponset
Neponset River
R. M. Morse, Jr
C. K. Cobb
W. Gaston
P. &. Tucker
Harvard Spring Meeting Winners and Times
Harvard Athletic Association held a spring meet on Holmes field with close races. Winners include Bell in the 120 yards hurdles breaking the Harvard record at 178.5 seconds, Davis in the two mile bicycle at 6 minutes 201.53 seconds, Moen winning the 100 yards dash in 10.25 seconds, Loud in the 100 yards dash for class of 188 in 10.25 seconds, Howe winning the mile walk in 7 minutes 1.453 seconds, Cogswell in the half mile at 2 minutes 1.45 seconds, Bodley in the 440 yards dash at 58.48 seconds, Sturgis in the 440 yards dash at 54 seconds, Downs in the half mile at 2 minutes 4.45 seconds, Stegman in the half mile at 2 minutes 24 seconds, Hale in the mile at 4 minutes 3.85 seconds, Pentypacker winning the shot put at 35.5 feet, Mandell in the 220 yards dash at 28.38 seconds, and Moen in the 220 yards dash at 23.2 seconds.
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Harvard
Harvard Athletic Association
Holmes Fiell
Bell
Davis
Bailey
Moen
Loud
Howe
Cogswell
Bodley
Sturgis
Downs
Stegman
Hale
Pentypacker
Mandell
Oldest City Resident Reaches 104 Birthday in Saltin
Ellen Croeden Lynch, likely Saltin's oldest resident, will be 104 on August 20. Born in Ireland, she came to the United States with her daughter twenty years ago and has five children, four of whom survive in the country. She retains full mental faculties and can read ordinary print.
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SaLtin
Ellen Croeden Lynch
Ireland
Bargains at Parker Company English Suitings
Joseph W Parker and Co advertise bargains on custom suits from 515 to 621 Washington street Boston. The house opens a showroom of fine English suitings and offers made to measure suits at 20 and 25 dollars with guaranteed fit for every patron.
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Joseph W. Parker & Co
Washington Street
Joseph Parker & Co
Boston
Gentlemen in search of harnesses for stables
Messrs Mark W Cross & Co at 120 Sudbury Street offer a large, varied stock of saddlery. The assortment is described as among the best in style and quality with reasonable prices. Cross & Co are noted as large importers of London saddlery.
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Messrs
Mark W. Cross & Co
Sudbury Street
Messrs. Cross & Co
London
Ready Made Clothing Bargains From English Suitings
IT 18 FOLLY 10 buys ready made clothing with a focus on positive bargains. A consignment of fine English suitings from a merchant tailor, priced originally from 50 to 76 dollars, arrived at the New York Custom House at a very low cost and is now offered in two classes to ensure rapid sale.
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New York Custom House
New York
Custom Made Clothes Sell In-Town In First Class Style
Custom made suits priced at $20 and $25, cut to measure by expert artists and assembled under direct supervision with full guarantee. Trims emphasize elegance and durability, featuring a handsome line of clothing offered by a local shop.
Ready to wear vs tailor made in Boston shops
In Boston and surroundings many buy readymade suits of inferior goods for higher prices than fine imported fabrics made to order. The text asserts vast demand for superior custom tailoring and promises 5.50 trouserings in silk and worsted stripes and checks that can be guaranteed.
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