Masked robbers in hotel hold up attempt fails at West End Hotel
Two masked burglars in overalls tried to rob the West End Hotel in Portland at ten o'clock. Eddie and Charles Anderson were knocked down. George M. Perry and Walter Castner confronted the robbers before they fled toward Union Station. Police had not captured them by late tonight. believed to be the Lynn gang active in Lynn and Boston.
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Lillian Russell Legally Adopts New Surname Leonard Russell
May 5 New York actress Lillian Russell changes her legal name to Lillian Leonard Russell Rubin effective June 5 by decree of Justice Olcott. In court she cites her stage name as a valuable trademark and notes contracts are under that name.
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Stage Talk highlights 1900s Boston theatre lineup
Ada Rehan stars as Countess Vera in The Last Word at Tremont with Richman Clarke Varry support. Taming of the Shrew tonight. El Capitan Monday. Metcalf benefit at Hollis. Papinta dances praised. Mannering may lead NY Lyceum. James Hackett in Tree of Knowledge. Fitzsimmons vaudeville near Park. Periscope finale at Park. children’s health fund benefit at Bijou. Kellar closes Museum week. summer shows at Castle Square. Fra Diavolo and Wilbur company at Columbia. Charmion vaudeville heads Boston Theatre May 16.
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Magnificent new equipment for the Pennsylvania Railroad
The Congressional Limited between New York and Washington received all new cars in a regal style with vermilion woodwork and Persian inlays. Dining cars feature windows opposite tables and mahogany chairs, parlor cars add a ladies dressing room, and service began on Monday May 2 between New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington.
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A Strong Market Review with Copper Stocks Advance
A strong market summary notes active London buying and short covering with gains across the list. Arnold copper stock leads, trading at 1258 bid, described as cheapest on the list with prospects for dividends in 1899. Sugar and Boston & Montana rise, while Ash Bed and Sumboldt are flagged for near term price movement. Tamarack reelects directors with 43,441 shares represented.
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Official daily sales report with highs lows and closing quotes
The report lists the day’s highest and lowest figures along with the closing prices. It includes bid and asked values, detailing market activity for the period.
Massacre Reported in Rotifunk during Sierra Leone Rebellion
Reports from Freetown say insurgents angered by hut tax attacks destroyed Rotifunk and massacred American mission workers, including Sierra Leoneans, after burning headquarters at Songay in Sherboro district.
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Towboat Skipper Frederick W. Stedman Dies of Typhoid
The water front notes the death of 49 year old Captain Frederick W. Stedman of tug D. Roughan from typhoid fever at his East Boston home. Skippers display half mast in his memory. The article also reports fishing and harbor activity, vessel changes, and several maritime notices.
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Recount Requested After Ward 24 Loss in Local Race
Co F M Malley of Ward 24 seeks a recount after losing to Warren forces in the ward race for committee control. Malley's ticket claims about 100 uncredited votes, though Warren supporters expect little change. Recounts also planned for Wards 5 7 18 and 22 with sessions today and Saturday morning.
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Coast Defences Plans Move Militia To Coast
A conference in the adjutant general’s office outlines coast defence plans. A general order is expected within a day, detailing the board’s actions and sending remaining Massachusetts militia units to coastal duty. Units including Fifth Regiment, light artillery batteries, cavalry, and First and Second Corps of Cadets will perform eight day tours along the coast, divided into three divisions for gun mounting and duty.
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South Boston NY NH & Hartford Shops Celebrate Engine 744
The South Boston car shops workers under General Foreman Pearson unfurled a 10 by 20 foot flag as cannons boomed and engines whistled. Engine 744 with Conductor James Anderson fired thirteen torpedoes in tribute. Arthur Bombard unfurled the flag. Josh Messervery delivered a patriotic address. About 200 employees attended with photos saved. notables included H. Pearson, S. Pickford, J. Higgins, and A. Connolly.
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Shipping News Mini Almanac Fragment
Shipping data shows a fragmentary almanac entry listing vessels and routes. Includes United States monitor Lehigh in tow by tug Clara Clarita with steamers and masters from London Antwerp Matanzas via Savannah.
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Local women physicians promote女性 health services in Boston ads
Dr J B Bishop claims to be the only woman doctor practicing at 74 Boylston St and offers consultations elsewhere at Hotel Pelham. Tolman regulator ads promise quick relief for women by mail or office visits, plus patient testimonials. Mrs Dr Chase and Mrs Thompson advertise remedies for female diseases and midwifery services with free consultations or no charge in certain cases.
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Boston Seeks bids for 1198 feet of sewer on Lonsdale St
The Street Department of Boston invites proposals to construct about 1198 linear feet of sewer work on Lonsdale street between Adams street and Dorchester avenue in Dorchester Mass. Bid form bond and certified check due by May 12 1898 at the Superintendent of Streets office City Hall Boston.
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Sewer work bid invited for Carlos Street Dorchester
Dorchester invites proposals for about 493 feet of sewer construction on Carlos Street between Chapman and Lauriat avenues. Superintendent announces bids due Tuesday May 10 1898 with a certified check of 150 dollars. Boston May 2 1898.
Astor Street Sewer Project Seeks Bids in Roxbury Mass
The city invites proposals to build the sewer on Astor street Roxbury Mass Plans and contract copy available at the Office of the Superintendent of Streets Boston Bid must use the official form and include a $1800 bond and a certified $500 check payable to the city, due by 12 M. of Tuesday May 10 1898.
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Boston Hearing on West End Street Railway Track Location
City Hall hosts a May 6 1898 public hearing by the Committee on Railroads in the Aldermen's room about the petition from the West End Street Railway Company for a track location on Walnut Humboldt avenues and Seaver street. Names of parties, schooners, barges, and vessels tied to the hearing appear in the notice.
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