Sappho Play Delights Lasell Seminary Audience
The Lasell Seminary crowd at Auburndale cheered a senior class celebration with Miss Helen B Medkar as Sappho and Miss Dasie Hartsin as Erinna. Miss Julia Hogg portrayed Phaon as ardent love warmed by fine training and the overall show earned unanimous praise from a large audience.
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Lasell Seminary Ou
Auburndale
Willis Nowell
Helen B. Medkar
Sappho
Pratris
Lesbos
Olympian Assembly
Erinna
Damophyla
Dasie Hartsin
Hartsin
Phaon
B. C
Julia Hogg
Death of Lieutenant Harris in Salem
Salem April 30 Lieutenant Earl C Harris of 7 Elm street died at his home this afternoon He was born in Providence Rhode Island and Brown University graduate He practiced law before ill health stopped it At the outbreak of the late war he was commissioned as lieutenant in the First Rhode Island Infantry He was with his regiment at the first fight at Bull Run under Colonel Burn-
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Salem
Earl C. Harris
T Elmstreet
Providence
R. I
Brown University
Rhode Island Infantry
Bull Run
Burn
Three Lies Tariff Debate Sparks Senate Clash
The Senate resumed debate on the tariff bill with Senators Teller Hawley Palmer and Hale speaking. Turpie accused Aldrich of three lies about amendments, committee action, and the bill's nature, while Quay and Gallinger offered statistics before an adjournment after failed quorum attempts.
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Washington
Senate
Teller
Rep. Cal
Hawley
Rep
Conn
Palmer
Dem
Hale
Chandler
N. H
Carlisle
Harris
Quay
Dolph
Turple
Ind
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Turpie
Rhode Island
Mr. Aldrich
Capitol
Indiana
Penn
Gallinger
Cockrell
Committee On Appropriations
Fire at Pearl Street buildings causes heavy loss
A fire originating in the Mills Knight & Co. bindery on Pearl Street rear spread through floors 60 to 66, damaging contents and flooding the block. Estimated total loss reaches at least 15000 dollars, with fire damage under 5000 dollars and most loss due to water. Insurance coverage reportedly in place for the block owned by A G Weeks and H G Denny et al.
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Fire Department
Pearl Street
Hartford Street
Fort Hill
Mills, Knight & Co
Walworth Construction and Supply Company
King & Goddard
A. G. Weeks
H. G. Denny
House Passes A Bill Involving Army and Officers
Washington April 30 The resignation of Representative Caldwell of Ohio takes effect May 4 and is filed in the House. The army appropriation bill advances after redactions including ministers at posts without chaplains and state education institution provisions. A separate vote upheld restricting assistant adjutants general under major rank. The agricultural appropriation bill is reported and the House adjourns.
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Washington
Caldwell
Rep
Ohio
House
O'Neil
Massachusetts
Reed
Hopkins
Ill
Hatch
Dem
Salem teacher faces parents over harsh punishment of girl
In Salem on April 30, Bertha Wiley, a pupil of the Browne School on Ropes street, was tied by the wrists with a cord during punishment, cutting flesh before being untied. The incident was reported by her mother Mrs. Robert Wiley, who called the action abusive. Miss Grace Burleigh, described as one of Salem’s best teachers, charged the inquiry.
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Salem
Little Bertha Wiley
Browne
Ropes Street
Bertha
Grace Burleigh
Robert Wiley
Burleigh
Trinity Church
Laura Stoughton Clark
Somerville
George Albert Dill
Boston
Helen Jacobs
Miss Borden
Philadelphia
Jones
Atlanta
Miss Jaynes
Chevalier
Charles G. Haley
Cambridge
William T. Ulman
Charles T. Beal
M. Waldo Merrill
George F. Brown
James G. Lake
Zinx R. Taylor
William F
George F. Wood
Mabel Wood
Frank F. Fennessey
George Shephard
J. J. Souther
Helen T. Borden
Charles Butterfield
Lottie M. Lincoln
Fannie Perkins
James W. Eddy
E. P. Sands
Alice M. Simmons
Fannie Seeley
Warren M. Hill
William Lindsay Titcomb
J. J. Estes
Edward A. Horton
Ruth Horton
Dill
Commonwealth Avenue
Military Ball at Cambridge Hosts 160 Couples
A Cambridge Union Hall event featured Cols majors captains and privates in full dress dancing with elegantly dressed ladies for the annual military ball of Company B First Regiment M V M. About 160 couples attended making it a very enjoyable evening.
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Union Hall
Cambridgeport
Company B
First Regiment
Moody's Meetings At Music Hall Draw Huge Crowd
Dwight L. Moody attracted a packed audience at Music Hall as thousands gathered in favorable weather to hear his straightfor ward appeal. The event underscored his growing influence and the crowd showed eager attention to his call for a better life. The piece also notes a political shift in Boston’s internal revenue office with Mr. Donovan sworn in as new collector succeeding Ex-Collector Orcutt.
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Dwight L. Moody
Music Hall
Mr. Moody
Internal Revenue Department
Captain Orcutt
Mr. Donovan
Orecutt
Internal Revenue Office
Boston
Donovan
Orcutt
Pittsburgh
Donovan Takes Over as Internal Revenue Collector
The Hon Edward J Donovan assumed the post of internal revenue collector yesterday afternoon with General F D Sewall overseeing the transfer. By 4 pm Donovan began the duties, with about $600000 in stamps and thousands of dollars in cash moved to the bank during the handover.
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Edward J. Donovan
Internal Revenue Collector
F. D. Sewall
Internal Revenue Agents
Washington
Donovan
Contest Over Late Rebecca Burns Will in Middlesex Probate Court
In East Cambridge Judge McIntire presided as relatives of Rebecca Burns contest her will. The 8 year old at death in December left all personal property to William Burton Robinson a Groton music teacher. Nearest relatives second and third cousins allege unsound mind and undue influence. Proceedings adjourned to May 11.
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Rebecca Burns
Groton
Middlesex
East Cambridge
McIntire
Burns
Meigs elevated railroad gains committee support through tense session
The transit committee after four hours of debate endorsed the Meigs elevated railroad plan with nine votes in favor, three opposed, and three reserving the right to dissent. Leaders discussed executive session secrecy while Senator Kittredge pressed for public clarification and speed toward revised measures. Captain Meigs hailed the committee's report as a long fight finally bearing fruit.
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Legislative Committee On Transit
Meigs
Kittredge
Boston
Fitzgerald
Representative Quinn
Messrs
Quinn
Blanchard
Berry
McCarthy
Livermore
Blodgett
Moriarty
Miller
Bullock
Murphy
Newhall
Poor
Bliss
Representative Murphy
Meigs Elevated Railroad Plan Wins Favor in State Panel
Boston rapid transit debate ends with Meigs elevated railway scheme favored by a 10 to 4 vote for recommendation. Bill creates Boston Elevated Railroad Company with 10 million capital stock, ability to locate and operate lines on city streets and routes as outlined.
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Meigs
Boston
Kittredge
Yeas
Blanchard
Quinn
Livermore
Bliss
Berry
Fitzgerald
Newhall
McCarthy
Blodgett
Moriarty
Poor
Bullock
Miller
Murphy
Boston Elevated Railroad Company
City Hall Reacts to Subway Committee Defeat and Meigs Plan
Mayor Matthews learned of the committee vote after it occurred and declined comment until a bill is reported. Subway Commissioner Gargan, informed by a Post reporter, said the outcome was not surprising and broadly anticipated.
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Committee of the Subway
Meigs
City Hall
Matthews
Subway
Gargan
Post
Irish American Ball at Odd Fellows Hall Celebrates Gael Heritage
The Irish American Club held its annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall with a grand march at 9 pm and dancing until midnight, followed by an elaborate supper. J A Murray chaired the ball committee and directed the floor with aides including T J Donoghue and John J Brown among others. Prominent city officials and Trish American figures attended as invited guests.
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The
Gael
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. A. Murray
T. J. Donoghue
John J. Brown
J. T. McCarthy
John G. Lane
John Lynch
D. J. O'Connor
Terence Kelley
Martin Fearty
William M. Foley
J. Purcell
John McGrath
M. Canty
Thomas P. Field
Daniel J. Crowley
Alderman Presho
Alderman Dever
O’brien
Common Council
McNary
Eugene G. Davis
Trish
William McNamee
Daniel Maguire
Montgomery Literary Club
Patrick F. Hannon
John Mitchell Club
Baldwin
Joseph H. Kelly
James F. Gleason
M. P. Geary
Casey
Me Morrow
Roxbury Horse Guards Social Highlights Boston Event
A grand social by the Roxbury Horse Guards was held at 21 Washington street with Arthur H. Lovesy as floor director. Performers included the Neilson Ladies Quartet Musette Gibbs the Roxbury Horse Guards Veteran Club led by Captain George F Henderson and officers Perrins, John A Perrins Jr, and William A Perrins. Music by Nasons Orchestra Boston Ladies Mandolin and Guitar Club and Miss C W Crowner with decor by Private Albert Parke.
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Roxbury Horse Guards
Washington Street
Arthur H. Lovesy
Neilson Ladies’ Quartet
Musette Gibbs
Roxbury Horse Guards’ Veteran Club
George F. Henderson
William A. Perrins
John A. Perrins
Nason
Boston Ladies’ Mandolin and Guitar Club
C. W. Crowner
Albert Parke
Erie Bond Default Shocks New York Directors Miss Payment
In New York on April 30 Erie directors voted to default on the $2,500,000 reorganization lien bonds due tomorrow creating a financial setback for the carrier and its creditors.
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New York
Erie
American Wringer Co Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co announces its plant at 13 and 18 Broadway extension as manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers with prompt mail order attention.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
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