McKinley Faction Faces Tough Convention Test in Indiana
Indiana Republicans gather in Indianapolis at Tomlinson Hall for a State convention shaping up as a clash between McKinley and Harrison factions. The fight over instructions, Harrison’s potential address, and Fairbanks’ Senate bid dominate talks. With thirteen gubernatorial candidates, the result remains uncertain amid deals between Fairbanks and Doxey and hopes for sound money delegates to St Louis. Harrison’s possible appearance unsettles McKinley supporters who fear losing influence over Indiana’s delegation. The convention is expected to run two days with a short platform focused on sound money.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
McKinley
Harrison
St. Louis
Fairbanks
Indiana
Major Doxey
Anderson
Ohio
Boston School Masters Dine at Parker House
The monthly gathering of Boston school masters met at the Parker House for the 898th time. Edwin P. Seaver organized invitations for an afternoon reception and dinner. Miss Sarah L. Arnold, the third woman to hold a Boston supervisor post, spoke on Observations and Suggestions on the Boston Primary Schools. The event closed with the secretary’s report and adjournment to June first Tuesday with a talk by George H. Conley.
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Boston
Parker House
Edwin P. Seaver
No. 12
Sarah L. Arnold
Miss Arnold
Lucretia Crocker
Louise Parsons Hopkins
James A. Page
Dwight School
George H. Conley
Absconding Partner Tied to Large Shortage at hosiery firm
Theodore R. Graham of Young Smyth Feld & Co vanished last Thursday leaving an alleged shortage of 300000 to 400000. The Philadelphia importer of hosiery and white goods supposedly lost the funds in stock speculation. Graham, 59, a long time member and trusted financier, had confessed by letter but no search is underway. He was active with West Green Street Presbyterian Church.
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Philadelphia
Theodore R. Graham
Young, Smyth, Feld & Co
Graham
Smyth
West Green Street
Opening day trotting season set at Combination Park Medford
Four days of fast and slow trotting and sidewheelers begin June 9 at Combination Park Medford. Manager George H Hicks releases a strong entry list spanning 3 minute to 2 12 pace classes with notable runners such as Charlie P Jubilee Wilkes Jim Corbett Stephen W and Miss Fullerton among others. The June 9 events include 3 minute trot 2 12 pace and 2 25 trot with deep fields in the 2 15 trot on June 10 led by breadwinner contenders from Mystic Park Roundwood Farm and Ambler Park.
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New Combination Park
Medford
George H. Hicks
New England
Charlie P
Jubilee Wilkes
Jim Corbett
Stephen W
Alcidalia
Arlena
Miss Fullerton
Bunchild
Benton M
Scranton Belle
Alcinta
Baron Wilkes
Henry Farley
Charlestown
Mass
Filmarx
Edgemark
P. T. Radiker
Springfield
Jessie Gray
Sentinel Wilkes
Kittie Stamford
Leland Stamford
E. Sturtevant
Somerville
Lissa Bee
Emperor Wilkes
A. Johnson
Brockton
Chazy Boy
Candidate
Ben Walker
Mystic Park
Kitty S
Brown Rolfe
J. M. Galvin
Elcantara
Alcantara
Camden
Pennsylvania
Cadmus
Cadmus Hambletonian
William Roeser, Jr
Marietta
Page
Polonius
Isaac B. Fleming
Fleetwood Park
N. Y
J. R. Shedd
R. M
J. L. Sturtevant
Winfield
Membrino Harold
William Roeser
Z Jr
Jimmie Mack
Caldwell
Rube Rush
Harrisburg
Penn
Bis
J. H. Nay
Readville
Billie Richball
K’ng Mack
Roundwood Farm
Manby County
Phanton
Alcazar
Morgan Roth
New Bedford
Church Belle
Onward
Knapp Forshmer
Brighton
Frieda
Nelson
John P. Gibbs
Guardian
Epaulet
J. E. Turner
Ambler Park
Kathleen
Stranger
Thomas H. Lockwood
Brooklyn
Spider
Frank B
L. W. Folsom
Combination Park
Alcandress
Alcander
A. B. Freeman
Boston
Massa
Donna F
Onana
Thomas Hanson
Allston
Cap Paul
F. W. Smith
Haverhill
Gatling Jem
Brg
Jerry O'Neill
Lexington
Gladyss
By Nuthurst
Billy Mac
John James
Miss Troede
Felix
Cognition
King Wilkes
L. H. Brown
Hiano
Damo
J. I
Turner
Susie W
B. A. Goodell
Waltham
Abram S
Twilight
Thomas H. l Lockwood
Seylax
Alban
Allen Lowe
Brunhild
Viking
Back Bay
Scranton
Charles H. Loeb
Whittingsville
Frank Slavin
Providence
R. J
Simmons
Belladonna
Carrie H
Edgewood
Mambrino Herold
Dalgetty
Thorndale
Cleveland
Morgan Membrino
George B. Dodge
Montour
Charlie Wilkes
Ben Wilks
B. m
Stephen Grady
Winthrop
Hattie Walters
Sir Walter
W. C. Trimble
Newburgh
Agnes
Bik. m
Sherman
Monby County
Grateful
Gr. G
General Wilkes
Joseph S. Skelly
Newburg
Joe Hart
Right Onward
D. J. Sullivan
Peabody
Grapevine
McCurdy’s Hambletonian Jr
Sawbuck
Hamlin
Almont
Charles M. H. Smith
Howell
Haldane
Manson E
Tattler Jr
Charles Coyne
Albany
Lady Jane
Nutwood
Susie Wilkes
Gus’ Wilkes
Kathryn S
J. Rathburn
Poughkeepsie
Robino
Blm
Bonnie Boy
Amber Park
Sandy River Boy
Clonaslee
Confusion
Don
Almont Ledo
E. R. Houghton
Worcester
Rare John
Ben
Crownmount
Montello
E. M. Lockwood
J. E B. Turner
Acyona
Thorndale Stock Farm
Andover
Almont Ford
Fleetwood
Domestic Heresy Quote Sparks Lighthearted Debate
In a brief humor caption from Puck magazine a husband notes two sides to every question while his wife asks where he got that impression. The quip reflects playful marital dialogue and social wit without further context.
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Puck
Beecham's Pills Advertised for Constipation
Beecham's Pills promoted for constipation at 10 and 25 cents urging readers to consult their druggist. Claims annual sales exceed 6,000,000 domes. (Source text is limited and fragmented)
Pigeon Shots Start In New York Tournament At Guttenburg
The Guttenburg track opens a trap shooting tournament with over $200 in prize money as contenders from across the country compete for the title of champion target shot of America. Rain shortened events, with C. W. Budd and Fred Gilbert sharing top prize of 107.55, and Frank Parmlee winning sweep money in the first division. Sim Glover led outright in the regular events with a 119-entry first event and a $94 payoff.
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New York
Guttenburg
E. C. Powder Company
America
C. W. Budd
Des Moines
Iowa
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Frank Parmlee
Omaha
Neb
H. B. Whitney
Sim Glover
Rochester
N. Y
O. R. Dickey
Boston
R. O. Heiks
Dayton
Royal Wedding in Copenhagen Unites Princess Louise and Prince Frederick
May 6 reports the marriage of Princess Louise, eldest daughter of Crown Prince Frederick, to Prince Frederick of Schaumburgh Lippe at Amalienborg Palace. The ceremony was attended by King, Queen, and numerous relatives, marking a royal family union in royal Copenhagen society.
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Copenhagen
Louise
Frederick
Prince Frederick of Schaumburgh
Education Bill Moves To Second Reading In Commons
In London on May 6 Sir John E Gorst moved the second reading of the education bill for England and Wales The measure would create an educational department in every county and borough to be overseen by county councils and to administer parliamentary grants
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London
House of Commons
John E. Gorst
Committee of Council
England
Wales
Boston Fruit Company's Steamer Ethelred Recovered On Peaked Hill Bars
A large steamer lies ashore on Peaked Hill Bars as an easterly gale sweeps the coast. Life saving crews from High Head Highland and Peaked Hill stations head to the scene to attempt another boarding at daybreak after a repulse around 2 o clock. The vessel is believed to be the Boston Fruit Company's steamer Ethelred from Jamaica.
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Highland Light
Mass
Peaked Hill
High Head
Highland
Boston Fruit Company
Ethelred
Jamaica
Cook County Democrats split in silver vs sound money clash
In Chicago on May 5 the Cook county Democratic committee met and the silver faction won 74 to 47. The vote solidified support for Governor Altgeld, signaling a possible silver platform nomination by the State convention unless local voters reject free silver.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Cook County
Democratic Committee
Altgeld
Stetson Claimants and Will Turnover Details
The Stetson case centers on Mrs Katherine Stokes Stetson and the will left to his wife. The document rested in a city safety vault until Pattee moved it to his Winthrop home. A known acquaintance then retrieved the will to submit it for probate but no record has been made yet.
Funeral for Mrs Katherine Stokes Stetson in New York
The body was taken to New York last night for funeral services to be held there today. Remains rested in a pearl plush casket at her Commonwealth Avenue home, surrounded by numerous floral tributes as pallbearers prepared for the church service at the Little Church Around the Corner.
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Katherine Stokes Stetson
New York
Commonwealth Avenue
Estate of Stetson estate faces legal twists and vault claim
The Stokes family friends expect the will to surface from a deposit vault as Melvin O. Adams concentrates on estate affairs. A former partner to John Stetson forecasts the estate value near ninety thousand dollars. Only relatives will witness the final rites in Woodlawn.
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Stokes
Melvin O. Adams
Mr. Stetson
John Stetson, Sr
Woodlawn
House of Sorrow in Stetson Family Strain
The Stetson family faces multiple illnesses after Mr. Stetson's death. Mrs. Stetson remains fatally ill, with Charles E. Pattee and physician Dr. Cilley also seriously ill. Reports say Frank J. Pilling and Mrs. John B. Dorris, sisters of Mrs. Stetson, are under medical care.
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Stetson
Charles E. Pattee
Cilley
Frank J. Pilling
John B. Dorris
Rhodes Offers Resignation If Chamberlain Advises
London May 6 The Standard reports Cecil Rhodes placed himself unreservedly in Mr Chamberlains hands Rhodes offers to resign his Privy Council membership retire from the British South Africa Company directorship and return to England if advised The matter was discussed by the Cabinet Tuesday and Chamberlain was to announce the decision to the House of Commons on Wednesday
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London
The
Standard
Mr. Chamberlain
Colonil
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Privy Council
British South Africa Company
England
Stetson’s soaring wealth and Savoy Hotel plan revealed
The text surveys John Stetson’s rise and fall with Baring Bros and Philadelphia & Reading ventures. It notes his peak around 1.45 million, failed loan investments, and missteps in backing enterprises. It asserts the Savoy Hotel was an afterthought born from theatre aims, with land constraints shaping a hotel instead of original plans, and mentions Mrs. Katherine Stokes Stetson inheriting estate.
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Baring Bros
John Stetson
Katherine Stokes Stetson
Stetson’s Grumble Turns To Final Plans Abroad
Mrs. Stetson, after years of listening to her husband’s dislike for her family, plans travel abroad once health and business worries ease. She had shouldered Savoy's decorations and furnishings, prevailing over his poor judgment and taste.
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Mr. Stetson
Savoy
Italian Finances Improve Under Colombo Statement
In Rome on May 56 Signor Colombo the treasury minister said the finances look healthy and that the 1896 97 budget deficit of 1 000 000 lire would be easily covered by a small revenue rise. The Chamber of Deputies welcomed the report and credited former minister Sonnino with the improvement.
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Rome
Signor Colombo
Treasury
Chamber of Deputies
Sonnino
Trials of Opera Managers Showman Tales From the Annex
Buck Taylor the Indian scout and showman talks of grand opera life in the Auditorium Annex. He jokes about drinkers and French lessons while Willie Schutz, De Reszkes manager, frets over rival sopranos Melba Nordica and Calve. Nordica eyes a top performing dog and Nordica hints at buying new acts to outshine rivals.
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Buck” Taylor
Buck
Plains
Willie Schutz
de Reszkes
Willie
Mme. Melba
Mme. Calve
Mme
Mme. Nordica
Gilded steer on Exchange building winds up cattle counsel
A Kansas City Star column notes the gilded steer atop the Exchange cupola at the stockyards faces the wind unlike real cattle. It humorously contrasts cattlemen’s weather sense with the vane’s odd stance, suggesting the vane may reflect a tenderfoot’s contract choice and market contrariness.
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Frederic Remington
Remington
Kansas City Star
Boston and Albany Railroad Timetable Highlights
Boston to Albany and Chicago routes with multiple departures from Boston. No. 15 at 10:30 A M daily and No. 1 at 2 P M daily offer Buffet Vestibule Sleeping Cars. No. 23 at 3 P M and No. 63 at 11 P M add express services via different lines. Night Express at 11 P M with sleeping cars to New York via Hartford and Springfield. Dining and drawing room cars noted on several trains. tickets and schedules available at city office and station.
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Boston
Albany
Wagner
Chicago
L. A
Sea Tak
Utica
Detroit
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
Buffet
NEW York Limited
Elgant Dining CA
Boston ES
Les Boston
A York
Kneeland At
Ros
S. Hanson
Through Train Service Schedules for Boston and Maine Rail
Train times from Union Station Boston to Western and Eastern divisions listed for many stops including Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Concord Lewiston Manchester St John Halifax St Stephen St Andrews Conway Glen Crawfords and Maine Central lines. Daily and Sunday patterns, with various departures and connections, provided for passenger planning.
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Bangor
Concord
N. H
Lewiston
Manchester
ST. John
Halifax
The
Daa Hee
St. Stephen
N. B
ST. Andrews
Conway
Indervale
Glen
Brawfords
Fabyans
Twin Mountain
Whitefield
Jefferson
Lancaster
Grand Trunk R. R
Maine Central
Thomaston
Rockland
North Conway
Steaveer
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgwick
Southwest
Bar Harbors
Millbridge
Jonesport
Machiasport
Eastport
Calais
ST Andrews
Portland
Rail schedule highlights for New Hampshire and Vermont lines
D J Flanders General Passenger Agent lists station and timetable details for Manchester and Nashua routes, New Boston, Plymouth, Laconia, Belmont, Franklin, Montreal, and Chicago west lines. Times include morning and afternoon departures with Sunday variations. notes include via White River Junction, St. Johnsbury routes, and Pereige Valley branches.
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Manchester
Tas . H
Sens Ks
Athor'a
New Boston
North Weare
Enniker
Hooksett and Sungook
Belmont
Tilton
Lakesort
Meredith
Ashland
Im. Soe
Laconia
Weirs
Eae
Concord
Plymouth
Warren
Haverhil
Campton
North Woodstock
Pemigewasset Valley
Ns Ok
Lisbon
Littleton
Whitefield
Lancaster
B. M. Fabyans
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Bristol
Claremont
Norwich
Hanova
Bradford
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooks
Oe mi
ST. J
Montpelier
Burlington
Montreal
Eno
Chicago
the West
G. T. Ry
Schedure
New York New Haven and Hartford Rail Timetable Update
Boston passengers learn Old Colony System trains on weekdays to New York New Haven New London via Shore Line and Fall River Line, with numerous departures from Park Square Kneeland Street and supply notes on parlor car seats and sleeping berths. Officials Palmer Connor Allen Kendall announce timetable details and availability of through tickets.
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Park Square
New York
New Haven
New London
Shore Line
Air Line
Middletown
Fall River
Ana
Oaia Eclegy
Norwich
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
Newport
New Bedford
Cottage City
Nantucket
Kneeland Street
Plymouth
Abington
Duxbury
Provincetown
Chatham
Hyannis
Wood’s Hall
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Old State House
Park Square Station
L. H. Palmer
Boston
Geo. L. Connor
E. G. Allen
A.C. Kendall
Pass
Train Schedule Fragments for Cities and Connections
Partial timetable lists morning and afternoon departures from Bow ton to Troy and Albany with mail and passenger services. It includes Sundays only parlor car service and accommodation to multiple towns and regions, ending with connections to Vermont Northern New York and Canada.
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Bowton
Troy
Albany
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