City Printing Plant Appraisals Face Hearings
The printing committee held hearings on the Boston city plant purchase with two expert appraisals. Cranston values the presses at 6125 and Smart suggests 6178 with new or second hand options totaling 26178, while cross examinations questioned condition and value. The session also addressed Cashman books and potential court action, with Vicar-General Byrne cross-examined and adjournment set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Printing
Aldermen’s Chamber
Citizens’ Association
John H. Cranston
W. F. Smart
Smart
Harding
Supreme Court
Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth
Boston
John Cashman
Supreme Judicial Court
Norwich
Conn
Cranston Press
Cranston
Whitlock
Adams
Anderson
Mackey
Wellington F. Smart
R. Hoe & Co
Berwick
Tarbett
Gordon
Pony Adams
Rockwell & Churchill
Rockwell
Presho
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
A testimonial extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for purifying the blood and restoring health. John J. Little of Fulton New York recounts years of illness from scrofula and a failed regimen, then credits nine bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills with renewed appetite strength and lasting wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
H Hood
John J. Little
Emmanuel Church Faces Move Toward New Edifice and Debt
Emmanuel Church at 15 Newbury Street may relocate to build a larger edifice and chapel west of the present site. A six member committee was formed to study the plan but opposition argues the project risks heavy debt. The rector Rev Leighton Parks supports the move, saying it could expand the church’s usefulness even if details remain debated. The society meets again May 20 to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Church
Newbury Street
Leighton Parks
Society
Charles P. Searle
Emmanuel Parish
Episcopal Church
John Hogg
Andrew G. Weeks
Jonathan French
John Jeffries
Charles H. Taylor
Arthur D. McClellan
Benjamins. Pray
George H. Tinkham
Francis M. Stanwood
J. N. Wallace
J. T. Wetherald
Charles Lowell
S. Reed Anthony
Parks
Mr. Parks
William Appleton
David R. Whitney
Weeks
Wetherald
Taylor
Deerfield Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Brooks
Lobster Theft Foiled as Two East Boston Men Arrested
A watchman guarding George Freeman’s lobster car near the Meridian Street bridge East Boston fired a shot when two men attempted to raid the car at 1 AM They fled aboard a small yacht named the Galatea. Daniel Hyde 18 Marginal Street and George Young 40 Webster Street were captured and taken to Station 7 Police report Young operates a East Boston fish market and Hyde worked for him The raid follows a string of similar lobster thefts in the area.
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George Freeman
Meridan Street Bridge
Boston
Daniel Hyde
Marginal Street
George Young
Webster Street
East
Young
Hyde
Isadore Strauss Knocks Out Joe Mullins in Second Round
In Buffalo on May 3 Isadore Strauss of Washington defeated Joe Mullins of Boston by knockout in the second round after a rough, fistic affair. Mullins fell from an uppercut and was counted out, later attacking Strauss in his corner. Preliminaries saw George Green beat Billy Taggart in ten rounds and Jimmy Flynn win over Joe Burke in the eleventh on a foul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Isadore Strauss
Washington
Joe Mullins
Boston
Olympic Athletic Club
Mullins
Strauss
George Green
Toledo
Billy Taggart
Jimmy Flynn
Joe Burke
Baptists Meet at Tremont Temple With Theological Guests
The Baptist Social Union gathered at Tremont Temple Gilbert and Lorimer Halls with about 250 attendees. Ray Greene Huling presided as Newton Theological Institution faculty and seniors attended. Acting President John M English opened with remarks on Spiritual Leadership. The Rev Charles A Reese spoke on The New Christian and Mr David Tristan Magill addressed The Dream of the Trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Social Union
Gilbert and Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Ray Greene Huling
Newton Theological Institution
John M. English
D. D
Charles A. Reese
David Tristan Magill
New Christian
Nathan E. Wood
Peabody Man Dies After Train Crash at Salem Crossing
Dennis Splaine of Peabody, 21, was struck by a freight train at 11:30 pm at the Norris street crossing in Peabody. He suffered the loss of his left arm and leg and was taken to Salem Hospital where he is not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Dennis Splaine
Peabody
Norris Street
Salem Hospital
Chinese Parkhurst Lives Aboard Story Continues
Yong Parkhurst Kay testified before state police investigators claiming Celestials targeted him as part of a broader scheme. He said General Martin offered little courtesy and that Governor Wolcott had a full morning schedule before a 10 o clock delegation hearing promised sensational developments.
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Yong Parkhurst Kay
Tad
Martin
Perkins
Missionary Yong Kay Fights Chinatown Bribery Claim
Kay accuses Boston police of tolerating gambling and opium dens, alleging a bribery code with a Chinese collector. Two laundry pupils provide cryptic testimony about weekly taxes totaling up to 250 dollars over six weeks, but refuse to testify against the collector. Kay plans arrests to force confessions.
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Sussex Street
Harrison Avenue
Kay
Yong Kay
America
Chinatown
Boston
State House
Bethlehem Mission
Parkhurst
Cripple Creek
Boston Officials Refute Bribery Claims Against Police
General Martin denies Yong Kay’s charges, saying the board is overwhelmed with licensing work and that a single Chinese man’s vague complaint cannot derail investigations. Captain Warren supports diligence, condemning bribery as unfounded and warning of extortion schemes among some Chinese who exploit trust. The Missionary leader presses a broader attack.
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Martin
Yong Parkhurst Kay
State House
Yong Kay
Warren
Station 4
Boston
Composer Woolson Morse Dies in New York
Woolson Morse, the comic opera composer born in Charlestown Massachusetts in 1858, died after a six week illness in New York. He studied design at MIT before turning to music and partnered with J Cheever Goodwin, providing scores for DeWolf Hopper, Francis Wilson and works including The Merry Monarch Wang Panjandrum and Dr Syntax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woolson Morse
Charlestown
Mass
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
J. Cheever Goodwin
DeWolf Hopper
Francis Wilson
Morse
Wang
Panjandrum
Dr. Syntax
Barge L. Gilchrist Sinks Off Mottauk In Storm
Tug Right Arm reports losing the barge L. B. Gilchrist off Mottauk last night at 9. Captain M. J. Blake and three crewmen were taken aboard the Right Arm as the sinking barge was cut loose amid heavy seas in Providence.
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Providence
R. IL
Philadelphia
L. B. Gilchrist
Montauk
M. J. Blake
Bankers Give Bonds in Globe Savings Bank Case
Indicted officials of the defunct Globe Savings Bank posted bonds today and were released, except ex-President Spaulding whose bond totals about 320000. he cannot furnish that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Globe Savings Bank
Spaulding
American Wringer Co Offers Cleaning Equipment in Boston
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 2 and 31 Cornhill Boston. It sells all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Bissell
Doans Kidney Pills Prove Local Back Relief
A Boston reader praises Doan’s Kidney Pills, citing reduced back pain and regulated urination after using a box bought at Bradbury’s drug store. The ad touts home testimony, low 50 cent price, and Foster Milburn Co as U S agents in Buffalo New York.
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Boston
Doan
O. D. Perry
Silver Street
South
Bradbury’s
Washington Street
Foster- Milburn Company
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Explosion in Boston subway linked to gas leak and lack of inspection
A marshal reports the March 4 blaze in a subway excavation resulted from gas accumulating in a triangular undercarved area and an ignition from a passing car wheel. He cites a six inch gas main leak, possible eight inch main origin, ground settlement or frost, and criticizes twenty four hours of no systematic inspection by the transit, construction, or gas companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transit Company
Metropolitan Construction Company
Boston Gas Light Company
Mt. Auburn
Boston Gas Company
Fifty Years A Town Lawrence Celebration Honors Centennial
Lawrence marks its semi centennial with a City Hall banquet for about 60 guests. Governor Walcott attends, addressing the gathering with remarks from Congressman Knox Insurance Commissioner Merrill and Rev W E Wolcott. Ex Mayor R H Tewksbury chairs the celebration committee as city officials and notable residents join in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Town of Lawrence
City Hall
Old Residents’ Association
Walcott
R. H. Tewksbury
Justine E. Varney
Abbott Lawrence
Charles S. Storrow
Daniel Saunders
Timothy Osgood
H. K. Oliver
James O'Donnell
Patrick Murphy
John R. Rollins
Luther Ladd
John K. Tarbox
Wolcott
Knox
Merrill
W. E. Wolcott
Railroad Men Meet at Vendome With Ladies Night
The Railroad and Steamboat Association of Boston held a ladies night at the Vendome. J Karchner Jr of the Erie lines presided before about 100 members. Baldwin's Orchestra and Herbert Johnson's Quintet provided music. Speakers included George W Bishop, H M Jernigan, and George W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad and Steamboat Association of
Boston
J. Karchner, Jr
Erie Lines
Baldwin
Daggett
Herbert Johnson
George W. Bishop
Massachusetts Railroad Commission
H. M. Jernigan
George W. Smith
Pennsylvania Lines
New York City
Recital at Phillips Church by Mrs Hayward Pupils
Mrs Albertina Hayward presented a recital at Phillips Church South Boston assisted by violinist Frank A Kennedy Bertha B Elson and members of the Ruggles Street Quartet plus soprano Mrs Hooker and organist Mr Bates Readings from Mrs Hayward and her Emotions Studies by pupils drew praise Edith Arey performed Delsarte Indices The program concluded with enjoyable musical numbers plans a school of expression at Independence Square residence next season
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Albertina’ Hayward
Phillips Church
South Boston
Frank A. Kennedy
Bertha B. Elson
George D. Remele
Ruggles Street
Hooker
Mr. Bates
Hayward
Pitt School
Bowling tournament ends with winners and averages posted
The 99th Artillery Association bowling event concluded in March and April. Winners announced last night include W. A. Pearce with 235 average, J. F. Turner 221 with 2909, F. T. Paul 220 with 20, and others: R. D. Walters 218 with 20, F. A. Dodge 218 with 20, F. M. Ashworth 215 with 20, C. B. Robertson 214 with 20, R. S. Harding 210, and R. B. Loring 202 with 20.
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99Th Artillery Association
W. A. Pearce
J. F. Turner
F. T. Paul
R. D. Walters
F. A. Dodge
F. M. Ashworth
C. 8. Robertson
R.S. Harding
R. B. Loring
South Carolina Senator Spars With Alabama Senator in Senate
In Washington on May 3 the Senate debated the free homestead bill and a Morgan amendment to fund education from lands not yet taken by homesteaders. Tillman pressed Morgan on giving lands to states, sparking a sharp exchange before Morgan withdrew the amendment and a final vote was set for 3 p.m. tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Dem
Ala
Hale
Rep
Morfan
Hawley
Conn
Tillman
S. Co
Mr. Morgan
Alabama
Mr. Tillman
Simpson Attacks Reed Over Committee Appointments
In the House Mr. Simpson of Kansas pressed Speaker Reed on committee appointments. Reed warned he would form committees if a resolution or request passed. A privilege question ended without a decision as Lewis's five day appointment proposal failed to advance. Dingley then offered a direct-issue substitute, voted down 58 to 123.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Simpson
Kansas
Reed
Lewis
Dem
Wash
President Nominates Two Diplomats to Madrid and Calcutta
The President sent to the Senate two nominations Stanton Sickles of New York to be secretary of legation in Madrid and Robert F. Patterson of Tennessee to be consul general at Calcutta India. Sickles is a son of General Daniel Sickles and has spent much time abroad. Patterson is a native of Maine and a former soldier who settled in Tennessee after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Stanton Sickles
New York
Madrid
Robert F. Patterson
Tennessee
Calcutta
India
Mr. Sickles
Daniel Sickles
McKinley
Mr. Patterson
Maine
Nomination list for Massachusetts postmasters announced
Washington May 3 These nominations for postmasterships in Massachusetts were passed today naming William C Hinman at Great Barrington J varts Greene at Worcester and Robert F Shaw at Weymouth Centre.
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Washington
Massachusetts
William C. Hinman
Great Barrington
J. “Varts Greene
Worcester
Robert F. Shaw
Weymouth Centre
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Byrne
Cashman
Cottrell
Seeseseesss Ovo
C. & P. Gordon Press
Universal Press
Colt's Armory
Colt's Armory Super Royal Universal Press
Ender
Fulding Machine
Mr. Cranston
Connecticut
Whitlock Press
Univer
Colt’s Armory
Universal
Ceechaseeee
Adams Press
Ror Bas
News
Teteois Becca
Rebbie
George Putnam
Messrs. A. S. Wheeler
Solomon Lincoln
Association
Henry Naphen
Naphen
Father Byrne
Harding de
C. & P. Gordon
KE. A. Perrenot
Rockport
Texas
A. Johnson
Johnson & CO
Custom House
Edmund Wilcox
State St
Krebs
Franz Hugo Krebs
The
Elections Commission
Dyar
Board of Aldermen
Fice
Heod
Fulton
C. S. Hood & Co
Lowell
C. I. Hood & Co
Freeman
Baptists
Dennis Splaine Aly Over
Chinese Parkhurst
General Martin
Gilchrist
South Carolina
John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Woodbury
Marry ME
Juliet
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Hesseltine
Buryt
Norman F. Hesseltine
Alice A. Burt
Bass
William B. Bass
Bradlee
Brookline
Caleb Davis Bradlee
Harvard Close
Christ Church
Colchester St
Longwood
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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