Riley's Love Trial Continues In Lowell Breach Case
The May 4 breach of promise trial of Miss Rose J. Crane against Patrick J. Riley drew a large crowd. Witnesses described engagements and intimate conduct, including Riley's remarks about marriage and rights of engagement, with testimonies from Miss Maguire, Miss Gertrude Crane, Peter Crane, and Thomas McDermott. The case was adjourned to the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Rose J. Crane
Patrick J. Riley
Mary Maguire
Riley
Rose
Miss Maguire
Rose Crane
Tomor
Rubber Trust Organized Forming Major New Co
New York May 4 The Rubber Goods Manufacturing Company completes final organization and elects directors led by Charles R Flint Henry Steers and others. Authorized capital totals 27 million with 7 percent preferred and common stock. The firm acquires multiple plants and firms including Mechanical Rubber Chicago Rusher Works and Peerless Rubber New York plus full ownership of India Rubber Company Akron. The operation also receives 1 427 828 dollars in cash.
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New York
Rubber Goods Maufacturing Company
Charles R. Flint
Henry Steers
Alvah Trowbridge
Ulysses D. Eddy
George W. Hebard
R. L. Edwards
Percy Chubb
L. K. McClymonde
Alden S. Swan
Charles H. Dale
George W. Blanchard
Charles Stewart Smith
Wallace B. Flint
William M. Ivins
Red W. Morgan
Chicago
Mechanical Rubber Company
Chicago Rusher Works
Cleveland Rubber Works
New York Belting and Packing Company
Passaic
N. J
Sandy Hook
Peerless Rubber Manufacturing Company of
India Rubber Company of
Akron, Co
Dr Briggs to sail for Europe for summer
New York May 4 Dr Briggs will sail for Europe on May 18 and be away all summer. At Union Theological Seminary he denied reports that a bishop asked him to withdraw and said he has no idea how his ordination will be settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Briggs
Europe
Union Theological Seminary
Bids Opened for Militia Uniforms in Boston
Bids for 1600 blouses and 10 trousers for the Massachusetts State militia were opened at the State House on May 1. Spitz Bros. & Mark of 67 and 69 Summer Street was the lowest bidder and awarded the contract.
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Massachusetts
State House
Boston
Spitz Bros. & Mark
Summer Street
Arkansas Governor Mobilizes to Enforce Miner Injunction
Gov Jones coordinates with Prosecuting Attorney Johnson to back Judge Rowe enjoining railroads from bringing in replacements for striking coal miners. He orders Sheriff Harrell to intercept armed entrants at the state line and summon all able-bodied men in Sebastian county if needed to enforce the restraining order.
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Little Rock
Ark
Tay
Jones
Johnson
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Rowe
Sheriff Harrell
Sebastian
Harrell
Sebastian County
Judge Rowe
Noted Banker Masterton Murdered by Son in Law
James Neale Plumb, a lawyer with ample means, shot and killed Alexander Masterton in a Burlington apartment. Plumb, 68, planned the act and admitted details were mapped out. A letter from Plumb’s daughter accuses Masterton of deception and financial ruin to the family.
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New York
James Neale Plumb
Alexander Masterton
Burlington
Masterton
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Bronxhboth
Ville
Plumb
Admiral Dewey's Check Stirs Auction of Admirers
A Dewey signed ten dollar check for decorations at the University Club causes laughter and bidding among Annapolis men. Commander reads aloud the note and each bidder offers to buy the check, but the commander pockets it and dismisses them. The fate of the check remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dewey
Navy
University Club
Annapolis
Heuce
Reed ire at press on voyage to Britain
Czar Reed and Croker arrived in Britain amid tabloids. Reed denies resignation rumors and vows to rest with his family in Winchester Salisbury and Paris. Croker heads to London while his baggage is sent to Didcot stables in Berkshire.
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Southampton
Reed
Dick’’ Croker
Tammany
New York
House of Representatives
Winchester
Salisbury
Paris
Croker
London
Didcot
Berkshire
Board awards damages for road construction
The Board of Aldermen acting as county commissioners met yesterday to hear counsel for damage claims from the S road project. A court decision ruled in favor of the board on its power to award. No other business occurred and notices will be issued to property owners, mortgagees, and lessees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Mort Kageees
Iron Hall Receiver Ordered to Pay Final Dividend
Judge MecMaster in Indianapolis on May 4 ordered the Iron Hall receiver to pay a final dividend of one fifth of 1 percent. The distribution ends a seven year receivership handling about $2,000,000 with 680 members nationwide. 45 percent proved claims. The total dividend amounts to 8 51 5 percent.
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Indianapolis
Ind
MecMaster
Order of the Iron Hall
Saunders Backing Move to Abolish Contract Labor on Public Works
Saunders supports Ei in pushing abolition of contract labor on all public works projects. The stance targets contractor practices and aims to curb subcontractor labor arrangements across government funded builds.
Temperance Town and Boston Theatre Totals
A rundown of upcoming stage events includes A Temperance Town with George Richards Eugene Canfield George Ober and Fannie Addison Pitt at Castle Square Theatre. Also Young Herrmann and Adelaide Herrmann perform in Boston while repairs on the Boston Museum foyer await insurance adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre
George Richards
Eugene Canfield
George Ober
Fannie Addison Pitt
Abolition of Contract Labor Bill Moves in House
Lawmakers oppose contract labor on public works with Cullinane Dona hue Driscoll Corey Miller defending. House votes 56 to 62 to not pass the bill after five dissenters on the labor committee. Banda Bianca enthralls at Austin Stone's while James Borsis plays at the Grand. Romeo and Juliet starring Julia Arthur set for May 15 at the Boston Theatre with strong critical praise.
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Messrs
Cullinane
Lawrence
Donahue
Fall River
Driscoll
Chicopee
Corey
Haverhill
Miller
Worcester
Labor Committee
House
Julia Arthur
Boston
Shakspere
Miss Arthur
Juliet
Plumb Confesses Killing Masterton in Tombs Cell
John Plumb, held at the Tombs on Murderers Row, told a porter he shot Alexander Masterton and handed over typed manuscripts outlining his motive. He claimed Masterton persecuted him for decades, ruined his family, and that he is an instrument of Providence.
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Peebb
Plumb
Masterton
I. J. Neale Plumb
Alexsander Masterton
Sarah Ives
Mr. Thompson
Tombs
Mr. Plumb
Mansterton
Murderers’ Row
Old Tombs
Jle
Roland Burnham Molineux
Molineux
Scotty Young
Joseph Mullen
Young
Triial
George Eberhardt
Mullen
Toombs
Plumb Stept
I Alexander Masterton
Hiavemeyer to Testify on Sugar Trust Operations May 12
Washington reports Henry O Hiavemeyer will testify before the industrial commission on May 12 about Sugar Trust activities. John Arbuckle is expected the next day. LeGrand Power, former Minnesota labor commissioner, warned farming toward small holdings and noted colleges push youths away from hard life while grain speculation harms farmers. He urged strict regulation of corporations and trusts, predicting twenty-five years of legislative effort to resolve the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Industrial Commission
Henry O. Hiavemeyer
Sugar Trust
John Arbuckle
LeGrand Power
Minnesota
Power
Harris
Adams Installs as Boston Police Commissioner
Mr. Harry F. Adams assumed office as police commissioner of Boston yesterday morning. General A. P. Martin exits after five years in office, taking with him a large retinue of papers and incidentals. Martin will sign 993 licenses before leaving. The commission has no chairman yet. Commissioner Clark is favored as the next head. Adams will meet deputy superintendents and captains this Saturday to outline policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Adams
Boston
General A. P. Martin
General Martin
Clark
Adams
Eurekas and Union copper mines sold to New York and Bennington buyers
Eurekas and Union copper mines near Bradford were sold today by Roswell Iarnham as president of Pureka Mining Co and J G Waterman and C H Hutchinson of Manchester N H. Purchasers are Dr L A Smith of New York and Harry T Cushman of Bennington. Price not stated. Mines abundant in yellow sulphure and copper ore. Smelting works expected to cost about 50000 dollars to be erected.
Potent Stimulant Pamphlet Promoted by Duffy Smalt Whiskey
An illustrated Fox pamphlet touts a harmless yet powerful stimulant claimed to bolster the body's defenses against colds and illnesses. It notes distribution by Duffy Smalt Whiskey Co in Rochester New York.
Lawmakers Clash Over Cohesion Bill and Inland Fisheries Move
Lawrence representative Cullinane scored for labor in defeating the George amendment to the anti coercion bill. Andover representative Cdllin moved to recede but lost 6 to 1. Conference committee to be named with Cullinane Mills and States of Haverhill. House engrossed the inland fisheries and game commission bill 68 to 22. Reconsideration of contempt powers was defeated, leaving the laws unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullinane
Lawrence
Organized Labor
George
Cdllin
Andover
Messrs. Cullinane
Mills
Newburyport
States of
Papal Bull Proclaims Holy Jubilee in 1900 for America
A papal bull issued in Rome on May 4 announces a holy Jubilee year for 1900 and has been sent to the American bishops for distribution to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Church In
America
Tolman Pushes $200000 Deposit for Street Railway Insurance
Tolman of Pittsfield proposes a $200000 deposit with the State treasurer before Street Railway Mutual Insurance can start. The amendment targets liability for damages to persons and faces strong opposition. The bill is rejected after amendments fail. The House and Senate approve Worcester borrowing for Kettle Brook damages and authorize county tax collection for county buildings.
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Tolman
Pittsfield
Street Railway Mutual Insurance Company
Shaw
Bruce
House
Senate
Tremont Street Track Replacement Bill Delayed Hearing
In Middlesex representative Hodgkins delayed the street car track replacement bill on Tremont Street awaiting an amendment allowing revocation by Boston’s Board of Aldermen. A motion by Hodgkins to not advance the engrossment of the street railway car platforms was deferred to next Tuesday. Essex representative Bailey won a reconsideration on licensing engineers and firemen, sent for third reading. An amendment to the Governors portraits purchase fund added 1500 for Beacon Hill 1820 by Robert Salmon, then engrossed.
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Hodgkins
Middlesex
Tremont Street
Board of Aldermen
City of
Boston
West End
Bailey
Essex
Commonwealth
Witt
Suffolk
Beacon Hill
Robert Salmon
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Miss Crane
Rubber Trust
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Vin Mariani
Mariani
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Fier Mariani & UU
16Th St
New Yoas
King Leak
I All
Papa
Mr. Nares
Troy
J. Ives Plumb
Produce Exchange
Troy Polytechnic
Annie Turner
Alenander Isasterton
Admiral Dewey’s Gheck
Czar Reed
Iron Hall
Duffy
Renair
Saunders
H. Chatfield Taylor
Manhattan Theatre
Secretary of Legation
Reginald Delhoven
the Tremont
Richard Carle
Artemus Ward
Frank Worthing
St. Louis
Annie Irish
Ida Conduest
Charles Logue
Ward 6
Park Theatre
E. H. Sothern
Hollis
Museum
Miss Allen
Cheek
Waite
Columbia Theatre
Rio Grande
Murray
Mack
Finnigan
Grand Opera House
Bowdoin Square
Gilbert and
Goldie
the Howard
Watson and Hutchings
Harading
Ah Sid
Keith's
Lomasney
Metropolitan Affairs Committee
lLomasnes
Board of Apportionment
Common Council
Banda Bianca
Austin & Stone’s
James Bors
Cushing Medical Supply
Washington St
Sugar
Eureka Copper Mines
Duffy Smalt Whiskey CO
Rochester, N.Y
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Broadway Theatre Opera CO
D Smith
Dragoons
Breg'’s
S. Wed
Rivaudeville
Geo. Hy
Trader and Company
Oscar
Papinta
Rose Melville
Tremont St
Tremont, Branel
Oxford
Deily
Branklin Fyles
Cumberland
Nothing Bligher
Hoyt's
Tremont Theatre
Prom Daly's Theatre
Prince Pro Tem
Pi Wombiy's
Tyemont St
Manics
Boston Museum
Mast Wees
Viola Allen
Ma‘l Caine
the Christian
Mr. Manzach
Advision
Hollis Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
K . Sothern
King's Musketeer
Setion Ruenrne St
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Boston Fall
Sauriay
Brooklyn
Y. Ave
Atrien
Park
Eugene TO ‘Kins One
Mitinee
Cas Ro
Yric
Cissie Loftu
Howard
Krpavisi An
James
Austin
Stone
Square
Tratior
Yadav
Ashington
Dover
Gracie'’'sa
Tremont
Sat
Finnigas
Oorchestra
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