108th Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Holds Convention
Clergy gathered at Trinity Chapel for the 108th annual diocesan convention. The Rev. George S Converse presided as bishop election was set for 10 am with a simple For Bishop ticket. A motion on parish bylaws passed to be reconsidered next year.
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Trinity Chapel
Episcopal Diocese of
Massachusetts
William Henry Brooks
George 8 S. Converse
Trinity Church
Henry Cod
Committee On
John Smith
Fall River
Memorial sermon for Phillips Brooks by Potter of New York
An eloquent memorial service in which Potter of New York preaches for Phillips Brooks. The Rev Dr Converse chairs the session with Dr Brooks on the platform. Attendees include Dr Donald Rev William Frisby Samuel Roads Causten Browne and others. The standing committee reports memorials for Dr George C. Shattuck and Bishop Brooks and details on ordinations and priesthood. A motion to admit St Luke's Linden to the diocese convention is referred to committee. another motion seeks women voting rights at parish meetings.
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Man Potter
New York
Phillips Brooks
Converse
Dr. Brooks
Dr. Donald
Trinity
William B. Frisby
Church of the Advent
Samuel Roads
Governor Russell
Causten Browne
John Brown
Fall River
Church
A. St. John Chambre
A. St. John Chambre, D. D
George C. Shattuck
M. D
Brooks
Jonas
Clark
St. Luke’s
Linden
Mr. Rand
Watertown
Boston Naturalists Meet Amid Weather Woes and New Fossil
The Boston Society of Natural History held its annual meeting with slim attendance due to bad weather. President Niles led a quorum as reports were read, the treasurer reported solid finances and a 10009 dollar bequest. The Walker Prize Fund recommended no awards this year. A 10 foot basaltic column from the Rhine was added to the collection. Dr. R T Jackson spoke on fern development. New officers for 1898 94 include William H Niles as president and Edward Y Bouve as treasurer.
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Boston Society of Natural History
Niles
Walker Prize
Rhine
R. T. Jackson
William H. Niles
B. Joy Jeffries
Samuel Wells
Nathaniel S. Shaler
Alpheus Hyatt
Samuel Henshaw
Edward Y. Bouve
George H. Barton
William Brewster
Cora HI. Clarke
Robert T. Jackson
Nathaniel T. Kidder
Edward 8. Morse
William T. Sedgewick
Accident aboard tug twists man near New Bedford
New Bedford on May 3 saw Engineer Albert Hayfort pulled into donkey engine shafting during towing of the four masted schooner James G. Beecher. His right arm mangled his left arm torn from socket and he suffered severe bruises. Tug Hunt bore him to St Luke's Hospital with fears of fatal injuries.
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New Bedford
James G. Beecher
Albert Hayfort
Middleboro Chooses Rev Richard G Woodbridge as Pastor
The Central Congregational Church of Middleboro votes to call Rev Richard G Woodbridge of New York to its pastorate at 1600 dollars salary plus parsonage and a month's vacation. It is understood he will accept.
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Middleboro
Central Congregational Church
Richard G. Woodbridge
New York
Colonel Taylor's Latest Honor in Gloucester Naming
The fishing schooner built at Essex for Captain Joan McKinnon and partners is named the Charles H. Taylor to honor Coronel Taylor of Boston.
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Gloucester
Essex
Joan McKinnon
Charles H. Taylor
Coronel Taylor
Boston
The Criterion Club Stage Show At Union Hall
The Christian Union members and friends enjoyed an evening by the Criterion Club in Union Hall. The program opened with the farce The Madman by Buckingham, followed by scenes from The Hunchback by Knowles. It closed with Professor Baxter's Great Invention by Mary B Howe, praised despite poor weather.
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The
Christian Union
Union Hall
Criterion Club
Buckingham
James Sheridan Knowles
Mary B. Howe
Professor Baxter
The Alleged Attempt to Rob William Warren
In Lynn on May 3 Judge Berry presided over a Saugus robbery case in the Police Court. Horatio G. Day, William Chandler, and Isaiah H. Hunnewell faced charges of breaking and entering with intent to rob William Warren’s residence on April 13. The hearing highlighted likenesses between Chandler and Hunnewell as witnesses testified about arrangements in Boston and Stoneham. Day and Hunnewell faced a $500 held for the grand jury, Chandler $250, and Day was ordered to recognize for the grand jury. the second case against Day and Chandler was set for tomorrow.
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Chandler
Hendison
Taylor
Hunnewell
Shaw
White
Commonwealth
William Warren
L. G. Dennett
S. A. Lytle
Day
Moulton
Salem
James Hendison
Boston
Abbott and Gilmore
Station 3
Stoneham
Pleasant Street
Warren
Harris
Jim
Rose Cobb
North End
William Taylor
Abbott
W.d. Gilmore
Clnet Newton
Newburyport
Frank M. Chandler
Charles Hunter
Railroad Travel in Kansas
A train was held up by the Starr gang at Pryor Creek I T last night and the passengers relieved of over $2000 in money and valuables. The express messenger refused to unlock his safe although threatened with pistol and knife.
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Parsons
Kan
Starr Gang
Pryor Creek
I. T
Fire Rips Through Power Building Area in Louisville
A blaze late on May 3 gutted the Power building and damaged thirty-five adjacent structures on Third Street. The fire caused an estimated loss between 300000 and 400000 dollars.
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Louisville
Third Street
World's Fair Inch by Inch Pressure on Chicago Progress
May 3 report from Gossip in and about the Fair notes Burnham orders finish by May 12 with non open hours for remaining work. Emperors visit rumors stir excitement as Krupp cannon display looms and Chicago hosts plan security and accommodations for a potential imperial visit.
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Chicago
D. H. Burnham
National Committee
Judiciary Committee
Herr Krupp
Essen
Krupp
Cleveland
New England Buildings At A Regional Exposition
Visitors crowded the New England section of the grounds with the Massachusetts exhibit still unfinished yet presentable. New Hampshire and Maine preparations advance toward June dedications while Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut near completion. several named locals and visitors from Massachusetts and Boston appear in the crowd and on the guest list.
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Chicago
New England
Massachusetts
Hovey
New Hampshire
Maines
Smalley
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Hall
Phillip Brandon
Maplewood
Mass
W Richardson
Boston
W. Ward
E. Spaid
New Bedford
Sara B. Earle
Worcester
George F. Dyer
Cambridge
Frank Hopewell
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised For Dyspepsia And Malaria Fever
A testimonial recounts two illnesses two periods of illness. The narrator credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring appetite and strength after severe dyspepsia and a winter illness with malaria symptoms. The patient notes weight gain from 152 to 184 pounds and full recovery after three bottles.
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Hood
New Hampshire Day plans discussed with World Fair commissioners
The World's Fair commissioners met the Governor and council in Concord on May 3 to plan New Hampshire Day observances set for June 26. Commissioners Walker and Rollins will travel to Chicago tomorrow to handle arrangements there.
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Concord
N. H
Walker
Rollins
Chicago
Vermont Press Association Excursion to World's Fair Planned
Barre Vermont May 3 The executive committee L P Thayer C S Forbes and W S Walter finalize plans for a ten day Vermont Press Association trip leaving St Albans May 6 at 8 pm. The party reaches Chicago May 10 for the Vermont building dedication.
Reports warn of Pacific coast unrest against Chinese residents
Chinese minister reports indicate possible outbreaks on the Pacific Coast against Chinese residents. Acting Secretary Atlee was informed and telegrams were sent to Western state governors after Secretary Gresham's Chicago return. Authorities caution measures to prevent peace infractions and reserve US liability for potential losses.
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Washington
Pacific
Atlee
Gresham
Chicago
United States
Corner Stone Laying at Pilgrim Church Uphams Corner
Corner stone laying for Pilgrim Church at Upham's Corner held indoors due to weather. Services included invocation by Rev. Seabury, readings, hymns, addresses by Rev. Hamilton and Rev. Little, box contents, and stone plaque presentation. Choir led by Willis Clark. organ by Miss Aleena R. Andrews.
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Upham’s Corner
Joseph B. Seabury
William R. Campbell
Frank B. Hamilton
Arthur Little
W. H. Bolster
Willis Clark
Aleena R. Andrews
Aldermen Probe Fenders for Electric Cars
Fall River report says Aldermen Beattie Crowther Wiley Murphy Sullivan and Crosson with Riley depart for a two week junket to study best fenders for electric cars to reduce accidents visiting the World’s Fair Kansas City and Columbus before reporting back.
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Fall River
Beattie, Crowther and
Wiley
Murphy and Sullivan
Crosson
Riley
Kansas City
Columbus
Smith charities trustees report on Oliver Smith funds
The trustees report funds set aside forty five years ago to aid apprenticed boys and girls like the Ben Franklin legacy. Thirty two boys received 500 each and 121 girls 50 each. One hundred eleven widows 50 each. In all 204 persons received 54000. Funds total 12268 20 and increased 61 83 in the year.
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Northampton
Smith Charities
Oliver Smith
Ben Franklin
Fire destroys Skinner plant at Devil's Lake Baraboo Wis
A stone crushing plant at Devil's Lake in Baraboo Wisconsin owned by Skinner and Co of Chicago burned last night causing about 80000 dollars in losses. The machinery had only been started yesterday and there was no insurance.
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Baraboo
Wis
Devil’s Lake
Skinner & Co
Chicago
Death of a bear hunter in New Hampshire
Alfred Page of Wentworth New Hampshire dies at about 75 from paralysis after a long career as a stove and tinware dealer and noted bear hunter in northern New Hampshire. He is survived by two sons.
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Plymouth
N. H
Alfred Page
Wentworth
New Hampshire
Cotton Mills Planned in Great Barrington
A town meeting will form a company to erect cotton mills in Great Barrington. C. M. Camp and J. P. Pomeroy are named as managers for the project.
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Great Barrington
C. M. Camp
J. P. Pomeroy
Piles Cured Quickly by Dr Daily Clinic
Circulars claim Dr Daily cured severe protruding and bleeding piles in less than one week. Testimonials include J E Patrick M D 150 Tremont Street and others in Chelsea Boston East Templeton and Pa tents noting painless recovery and no business interference.
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Daily
Boston Clinic
Boylston Street
J. E. Patrick
M. D
Tremont Street
Mary E. Harriman
Shawmut Avenue
Sarah Short
Everett Street
Chelsea
Sylvanus Walker
Patents
Court Street
Charles F. Tenney
East Templeton
Mass
Boston Merchants Association Meets To Discuss Insurance Rates
The Boston Merchants Association met at Youngs with Vice President A Shuman presiding. They discussed changing insurance rates and tasked the insurance committee to coordinate with other trade groups. They appointed V P Shuman and V P Sampson to represent the association at World’s Columbian Exposition congresses in Chicago starting June 19. They also reported on talks with Warner Miller and Senator Frye about Nicaragua Canal addresses. The meeting was postponed until September due to low attendance.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Young’s
A. Shuman
Board of ‘Trade Congress
Chicago
Lane
Shuman
Sampson
Warner Miller
Frye
Nicaragua
Hunt for Sureties in Eastman Case at Superior Court
Dr. Charles J. Eastman, guilty of criminal malpractice and who attempted suicide in court, was brought from jail to post $7000 recognizance. The first surety Mary Weeks was accepted, but the second failed to meet court standards. New sureties were offered but none accepted, and Eastman was returned to jail.
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Charles J. Eastman
Superior Court
Bond
Mary Weeks
Engineer Charles Upham Seriously Injured In Belmont Train Accident
Charles Upham, 31, an engineer on the Fitchburg railroad, was seriously hurt when he stuck his head out a cab window as the train sped past a Belmont post. He fell unconscious. the fireman halted the train and transported Upham to Massachusetts General Hospital where he is in the accident room and expected to recover.
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Charles Upham
Fitchburg
Massachusetts General Hospital
Belmont
Upham
Boston
Yordis Street
Charlestown
Dedham Officials Accept Resignations and Schedule Special Meeting
Captain Henry W. Weeks and Seth W. Cobbett resigned from their posts in Dedham. No replacements were named. A warrant for a special town meeting was issued for Memorial Hall on Monday evening to consider articles on the West Dedham almshouse new streets and the fire department.
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Dedham
Henry W. Weeks
Fire Department
Seth W. Cobbett
Memorial Hall
Explosion collapses two lead chambers at Rumford Chemical Works
Two lead chambers collapsed at Rumford Chemical Works in Rumford Falls Maine after an afternoon explosion. Two men suffered minor burns and the cause of the blast remains undetermined.
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Rumford Chemical Works
Rumford Falls
Chemical Works
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