Unsettling Railroad Accident Trends and Halifax Plot Rumor
Public mood flags as official reports show rising railroad accidents and fatalities across the United States. Gov. Butler expected to call his last witness in the Tewksbury case. The Springfield Republican cites Oakes Ames politics as a defeat for the party of moral ideas. A Halifax letter claims a plot to blow up the city prompted torpedo tests by British consulate warning Halifax to wake up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gov. Butter
Tewksbury
Springfield Republican
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Boston
Old Town
Fires Reported Across Boston and Vicinity In Brief
In Boston and Vicinity several alarms were rung for fires on May 8 and 7. Patrolman Michael Neil reported a second floor blaze at 35 Sudbury Street, caused by hot ashes from an upright engine, with $25 to $30 damage. Additional alarms included Fitchburg Railroad station at North Cambridge, a Somerville to North Cambridge line bonfire, and a Watertown fire in a block owned by Martin J. Nolan. Brief telegraph reports noted incendiary barns in Suffield, a Duncklee house fire in Milford, a Poseidon shipyard fire in New York, and the Hotel Royal blaze at Superior City with significant losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Michael « Neil
Eorner
Portland
Sudbury Streets
George A. Young
Sudbury Street
Charles A. Young
Cambridge
Fitchburg
North Cambridge
Somerville
Watertown
Martin J. Nolan
Hant Troop
Conn
Albert Austin
Suffield
Mitrorp
N. H
Ieorge W. Duncklee
New York
Posllion
South Street
Ducurs
May
Hotel Royal
Superior City
Summer Storms Hit New York Area with Tornado Risk
A May cyclone battered Paterson and nearby towns in New Jersey with rain, lightning, and hail. Mills lost roofs, a church spire fell, lumber piles scattered, trees uprooted, and the telephone system damaged. In Trenton a torn tent caused injuries to workers as attendees fled. Damaging reports emerge from Williamsport Pa and North Platte Neb as storms impact multiple regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paterson
N. J
Trenton
Williamsport
Nebraska
Omatia
Neb
Mays
North Platte
Priest disguise used in city burglaries on April evenings
A burglar disguised as a priest broke into Mrs Lang’s house at 13 Chester Square on April 19 and stole silver and plated wares valued at 200 dollars, some recovered by Officers McVausland and Leggett. A second break in at Mrs Kemp’s home yielded silk dresses and other items valued at 175 dollars. Farrar alias Dalton, 33, was arrested after a struggle on Morrison Avenue and confesses to both larcenies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirza Lang
Chester Square
McVausland and Leggett
Samuel Kemp
McCausland
Lee Leggett
F. McCauslan
John Farrar
John Dalton
Amorrison Avenue
Farrar
Assailant of Chief Wade Waives Examination in Court
Richard Brennan, charged with shooting Chief Wade, waived examination in municipal court before Judge Avams and was held in 10,900 for the superior court. Captain Wade slept little after the attack but showed overall improvement. the wound was left open to drain, and the elbow joint remains uninjured with hope the arm can be saved if the fracture does not worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avams
Richard Brennan
Wade
Soperion Court
Thompson murder trial opens in Harropspure Kentucky
Preliminary trial of Hon. Phil B. Thompson for the killing of Walter H. Davis began today in Harropspure Kentucky. Counsel for Thompson include Hon. D. W. Voorhees of Indiana and Hon. J. S. Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harropspure
Phil B. Thompson
Walter H. Davis
D. W. Voorhees
Indiana
J. 8. C. Blackburn
Thompson
Notable Early 1900s Figures and Sight Restoration Notes
Senator Don Cameron plans a May 15 Europe voyage with his wife. J DeWitt Talmage stops at Tremont House, Long to deliver Colby commencement oration, Sullivan and Grove knighted in England. Devine leads Hotel Men's Association, Willard Smith to leave Cornell for Florence. Joan Brown's royal role to be filled by Francis Clark. Sir John Rose rises from lawyer to millionaire and knightly rank. Marshal MacMahon seen aging yet stout. Autun bishop induction noted. Mrs Mary Coney reports recovered sight while Mrs Joseph Poulin, age 79, gains renewed clarity with second sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cameron
Europe
J. DeWitt Talmage
Brooklyn
Tremont House
Gav
Long
Colby University
Arthur Sullivan
George Grove
England
J. T. Devine
New York
Hotel Men’s Association
Young’s Hotel
Willard Smith
Cornell University
Florence
Joan Brown
Francis Clark
Sir John Rose
St. Michael and St. George
Paris
Marshal Mac Maho
Autun
French Academy
Mary Coney
Kanger
Joseph Poulin
Famine looming in Russian provinces and political notes
Condensed cables report famine forecast in three Russian provinces and commutation of Patrick Delaney’s death sentence. The count de Chambord suffers a mild apoplexy attack as Bismarck’s budget scheme faces defeat in 1854 85 debates. German Reichstag debate features conciliatory clerical speakers. Universal Fisheries exhibition seating will miss opening May 17 with unfinished exhibits covered by flags. Parnellite MPs meet and back three sub committee estimates on foreign, local affairs, each with five members. Also mentions Weill’s Rough on Coins and a medley of remedies for corns warts and bunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Delaney
Count de Chambord
Bismarck
Butler and Star Route Trials Dominant News From Washington
Special despatch reports Gov Butler charging Ireland’s paupers land in the United States United States response rests with Collector Worthington and state department action limited to notice. Star Route Trial advances with closing arguments as government moves to two fits. Extradition of Amero requested and arranged with Digby N. S. details on Watertown murder case. Municipal affairs note theater plans to increase seating and reorganize stage and balcony with officers elected for local board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Secretary of the Treasury
Worthington
Boston Post
Washington
State Department
Ireland
United States
Moniteur Belge
Treasury Department
Frelinghuysen
West
Gov. Butler
Folger
Bliss
Merrick
Amero
Roger Amero
Carlton
Watertown
Lord Lorne
Digby
N.5
Alabama Claims Decided and War Office Notes
The Alabama claims court announced several judgments in favor of claimants including Mark H Wentworth and others with sums listed. General Crook crosses into Mexico under war department rules but liability remains with orders. Investigations delay for treasury supervisor architect office as officials travel. Civil service chief examiner Keim is reported to be replaced by Charles Lyman. Cattle steamer inspections and foreign passenger laws asserted. Export of spirits in bond from Newport News to Bermuda increases with shipper cost coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Washington
Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Southward Potter
New Bedford
Mass
Frederick W.choate
G. P. Gates
Lydie Hurlburt
Charles P. Hunt
Thomas K. Lees
New York Gas Limit Company
War Department
Crook
Mexico
Secretary of War
Department
Keim
Civil Service Commission
Charles Lyman
The
Treasury
Essrs
Eaton
Thoman
Brigham
Furness
Boston
Treasury Department
Dumnont
Civil Service
Civil Service Institute
Ce Ayeie
Loring
Collier
Newport News
Bermudas
Secretary of the Treasury
The Grounds of Her Suit for a Divorce Reported Compromise
Theresa Fair filed for divorce from James G. Fair in Nevada court alleging adultery. She seeks custody of the children, a fair division of property, court costs, and alimony during the action. Senator Fair travels between Virginia City and San Francisco amid talk of a $3 million cash settlement and $1.5 million in real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franccisco
First Judicial District Court of Nevada
Theresa Fair
James G. Fair
Senator Fair
Virginia City
San Francisco
Intea
Nevada Statesman
Fair
Equity suits in Philadelphia wires tax case heard
In Vaudalo Philadelphia on May 8 the equity suits against Mutual Union and Western Union Telegraph companies and the city of Philadelphia were argued in the U S circuit court. Judge Butler suggested using state courts to adjudicate the questions, and plaintiffs' counsel said they would pursue that route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vauladelphia
Mutual Union and
Western Union Telegraph Companies
Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court
Butler
Evangelical Baptist Benevolent Society Annual Meeting
The Evangelical Baptist Benevolent Society, custodian of the Fremont Temple property, held its annual meeting in the Mei city session. Church trustees reviewed property affairs and community plans, electing officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Baptisted Benevolient Society
Fremont Temple
Burton Stock Car shows new cattle transport in Union Market
A Burton Stock Car arrived in Watertown from Chicago with 14 head of cattle, inspected by railroad officials and Joel M. Holden. The 50 foot car holds three cattle per stall, waters via stand pipes, and hay and grain stored beneath. Manufactured by Wason in Springfield, cost about 1,210 more than a common car. 24,200 pounds of cattle, shrinkage 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Market
Joel M. Holden
Burton Stock Car Company
Union Stock Market
Watertown
Chicago
Keene
N. H
Keach
FE. D. Chaffee
Boston
Canada
Grand Trotting Circuit Board Sets Coming Season Plans
Meeting of the Grand Trotting circuit board of stewards in Rochester details member associations across cities including Providence and Navasetta. Dates for Pittsburg Cleveland Buffalo Rochester Utica Poughkeepsie Hartford Providence set with purse amounts and class schedules for each venue. No conditional entries. circuit entries close July 30 before Cleveland meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Stewards
Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Driving Park Association
William Edwards
William B. Fasig
Cleveland
C. J. Hamlin
H. A. Norris
Buffalo
George W. Archer
A. Collins
M. &. Thompson
Utica
A. Vanderburg
Poughkeepsie
Burdette Loomis
Hartford
H. B. Winship
Atwell
Providence
Thompson
Navasett Association
R. I
Fittsburg
Pacers
Charter Oak Park
Crop Reports Outline Wheat Prospects Across States
Official despatches from the Ohio board of agriculture estimate winter and spring wheat prospects by state, with Kansas 93 and California 87 in total probability. Ohio’s Cham berlain pegs potential total shortfall near 100,000,000 bushels from a crop of same size. California farmers hold back wheat hoping to control balance, while Iowa reports good corn germination as warm weather aids growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Minnesota
Indiana
Iowa
California
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Kentucky
Chamberlain
San Francisco
Des Moines
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Burglar Outrage Shocks West Hartford Community
West Hartford Conn May 8 excitement runs high after a double burglary at the home of Mrs Barnes two miles west of the post office A pistol armed intruder guarded the second floor with Mrs Barnes and a crippled granddaughter while a second burglar assaulted a younger daughter on the lower floor The girl is in precarious condition Officers continue the search for the assailants
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hartford
Conn
Hartford
Barnes
Indy
Boston Race Delay Sets Stage for May 30 Match
New York reports the second instalment of 1000 dollars each was posted today for the 2300 dollar race between Hanlan and Kennedy on May 30 at Point of Pines Revere Beach Boston. A Halifax despatch says Hamm and Conley accept Hanlan and Lee offer for a double scull four mile race on August 15 and will forward the articles of agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hanlan
Kennedy
Point of Pines
Revere Beach
Boston
Halifax
Hamm
Conley
Lee
Catholic Knights Open Fourth Biennial Convention
The fourth biennial convention of the Catholic Knights of America began in Sr. Louis with over 200 delegates. W. J. O'Neil of Cincinnati presided as business chair, and Supreme President Mayor Ewing gave a brief welcome before adjournment until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Louis
Catholic Knights of America
W. J. O'Neil
Cincinnati
Order
Ewing
Severe west hail storm floods Denver streets
Denver artillery of hail at noon lasting an hour blanketed streets with hailstones an inch in diameter six inches deep. Terrific thunder and lightning accompanied the storm likely wrecking the fruit crop across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Baseball scores from early games in Baltimore Chicago and more
At Baltimore Athletics 8 Baltimore 3. in Chicago Detroit Chicago game postponed by rain. At Pittsburg Va Metropolitans 10 Allechenyeed Affalo 6. Cleveland 2. At Cincinnati Louisvilles 4 Cincinnati 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore—Athletics
Baltimores
Chicago
Pittsburg
Metropolitans
Allechen
Murderer George Bark sentenced in Buffalo court
George Bark the murderer of Mrs Eve Finster and his paramour was sentenced by the Buffalo court on Tuesday to 20 years at Auburn prison. Also Chicago council granted District eres company right to erect poles for cable wires. Cincinnati reports driver Bair of Maud 8 aims for 2 06 with Aldine. a $140000 offer was refused. Ottawa boat captains refuse current lumber rates. Canadian shipping continues. A Black man near Hanson Kentucky hanged after confessing an attempted assault on Mrs Haywood. A Newark asylum case Miss Menicy claims cruelty while confined, with Dr Young disputing and Warden Leonard calling for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bark
Eve Finster
Buffalo
Auburn
City Council
Chicago
Cincinnati
Bair
Maud 8
Hartford
Aldine
Ottawa
Ont
William B. Haywood
Hanson
Charles Young
Eee
Warden Leonard
Reports on Irish famine distress and pauper emigration
Washington inquiry finds Irish hardship widespread yet not unprecedented with misery in western and southern districts and a probable rise in emigration. Consuls note exaggeration from some relief bodies, question ongoing government relief and the role of guardians of the poor, and urge careful charity channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Guv. Butler
Folger
Ireland
General Merritt
London
United States
Merritt
Atlantic
Consul Pratt
Cork
Boards of Guardians
Great Britain
Barrows
Dublin
Wood
Belfast
America
Livermore
Londonderry
Eccles
Sligo
Limerick
Waterford
John J. Pratt
Queenstown
Ohio
Halifax Scare Prompts Police Sworn In
Lieut. Gov Archibald received a threatening letter from Sir John McDonald prompting the swearing in of special policemen for duties around the government provincial building and other key points. The situation escalated after last night the provincial and coast were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Archibald
John McDonald
Police Watch at Office Buildings Reported
Two city police on duty beside regular night watchmen were ordered to stay on their beats until relief. A detective was sent to a Philadelphia land league convention with instructions to report significant matters. The governor general was allegedly informed that Brady's execution day would trigger a broader attempt to seek vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fice
Land League
Philadelphia
Brady
Maine historical society to hold annual meeting in Portland
The Maine Historical Society plans its annual meeting in Portland on the 25th. The report covers site clearance for the provise, the First National Bank building rising rapidly in Portland as a premier eastern bank edifice, and the Biddeford Catholic church dedication with Rev. Father Martha delivering the sermon. Also notes Douglass mine producing copper ingots, a horse theft recovered in Windsor with connections to noted thief Charles Ware, and a Hampden board exoneration of Farmington normal school officials amid resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maine Historical Society
Portland
First National Bank
Boston
Biddeford
Martha
Douglass
Arizona
Henry Gnodwick
Augusta
Windsor
George Grover
Liberty
Grover
Charles Ware
Belfast
Normal Schools
C.C. Rounds
Farmington School
Philbrook
Miss Perley
Messrs
Hooper
New York
Portsmouth crimes and court actions prompt brief digest
In Portsmouth Geo K Kenniston received ten months for forging pension affidavits. Michael Winn jailed twenty years hard labor in Nashua for manslaughter of his wife. Norton v Dover postponed to June 5 due to junior counsel illness. Dover dressmaker Emily Clark died from injuries after being run over. May term of Grafton county supreme court opened with 74 continued actions, many divorces. term likely short. Concord Temperance union to meet in June with Mary A Livermore and ex Gov St John among attendees. Strafford Light Guards held May training in Dover with parades, target shooting and a ball after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Geo. K. Kenniston
Michael Winn
Nashua
Norton Vg
Dover
Emily Clark
Supreme Court of
Grafton County
Blodgett
Franklin
New Hampshire Temperance Union
Concord
Mary A. Livermore
Boston
St. John
Kansas
Strafford Light Guards
Portsmouth Cavalry
Great Falls Light Infantry
City Hall
Stratford Guards
A. H. Quint
D. D
Charles A. Tufts
Windsor County Mutual votes 1014 percent assessment
Windsor County Mutual Fire Insurance directors approve a 1014 percent assessment to cover winding up expenses. The May term of Caledonia County Supreme Court convened in St. Johnsbury with Judges Redfield Powers Veazey and Taft in attendance. The court, unused in this area for years, was moved from October to May causing sessions to be held in St. Johnsbury rather than Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Caledonia County
St. Johnsbury
Redfield
Powers
Veazey
Taft
Montpelier
Shad catch smaller this year at Tauntonas
Great Barrington selectmen grant 15 liquor licenses. Worcester and Middlesex Temperance union to hold 29th annual meeting at Marlboro next Thursday. Walter Brooks held for assault in Lawrence. Nobscot woodland fire burns 200 acres. fire departments called from surrounding towns. Mary McWab delivers a child at Rockland Sherman house then smothers it. Inquest into Mount Tom death finds disobedience of road rules by freight train crew. conductors discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tauntonas
Great Barrington
Worcester and Middlesex Temperance Union
Marlboro
Walter Brooks
Lawrence
John Filter
Fuller
Nobscot
Framingham
Mary McWab
Sherman House
Rockland
Judge Copeland
Henry 5. Wilder
Mount Tom
Connecticut River
Edward Bennett Dies in Woonsocket After Farewell Visit
Edward Bennett of Nantucket Mass died suddenly in Woonsocket while saying farewell to friends before heading west. John Greene a South County farmer is hospitalized in Rhode Island for blindness after waking to complete darkness, physicians unable to explain the sudden vision loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bennett
Nantucket
Mass
Woonsocket
John Greene
South County
Rhode Island Hospital
Mr. Greene
Detectives arrest two deserters on way to New York
Detectives Knox and Appleton arrested Geo. E. Dodge and Geo. N. Howard, deserters from the ship Wabash, as they boarded a train for New York. They face larceny charges for $25 taken from Dr. Whitney's track while on duty at the office queue. Alexander Kelley, 8, of Vernon Street, injured by a wagon wheel on Roxbury Street, had his leg amputated at City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox and
Appleton
Geo. E. Dodge
Geo. N. Howard
Wabash
New York
Whitney
Alexander Kelley
Vernon ‘Street
Roxbury Street
City Hospital
D. Abelee
Hyde Park
Adams Place
Roxbury
James Hamilton
Hastings Street
Cambridge
Milk Street
Lester and
Piper
Fifth
Sarah J
Frank Tirrell
Nellie Carroll
Lydia Austin
Washington Street
Lenox Street
Exciting Handicap Race Set for Casino Next Tuesday
Mr Francis Ware of Newport is matched to ride a 0 mile handicap against Woodside and an unknown for 46 miles. Ware will ride unlimited horses while Woodside and partner share alternating half hours. The event tops Friday's Miss Dinsmore versus Mr Wilson bicycle race, as the Driscoll Holske walking match ends with Holske at 28 miles half lap and Driscoll at 27 miles and one lap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Francis
Ware
Newport
Woodside
Partner
Miss Dinsmore
Wilson
Driscoll-Holske
Driscoll
Holske
Prompt action by Boston fire brigade head at Tremont street blaze
James W. Taylor led the Boston theatre fire brigade to quickly contain a fire at No. 160 Tremont street near the close of the opera. Flames broke from Mason street windows before the department arrived, but Taylor’s hose from the paint room checked the blaze, preventing a larger conflagration had it started later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Taylor
Boston Theatre Fire Brigade
Tremont Street
Mason Street
Taylor
Train Collision Kills Fireman in Wisconsin Crash
A Madison division collision between a passenger and a freight train near MiLwatcker Wisconsin today left a fireman dead and several others injured. Details are limited due to railway officials' reticence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MiLwatcker
Wis
Theentinel
Madison
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Two Boston Stage Bills Offer Varied Comedy Lineup
The comedy season continues at the Boston Museum today with two performances of School for Scandal. A benefit for Mr M Glenen is staged at the Boston theatre this afternoon. The Boylston club concert closes the evening with a strong varied bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Museum
School For Scandal
Old Clothes at Tewksbury Alms House Under Scrutiny
The public charitable institutions committee resumed the Tewksbury alms house inquiry with witnesses Catherine Moran and Mary Walker describing transactions involving clothing claimed to be from the facility. The veto committee also heard from John B. Wright before adjourning to resume later, amid broader notes on staff additions and a fire department display showcasing a new extension ladder system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Room
Committee On Public Charitable Institutions
Tewksbury Almshouse
Tewksbury
Elo
Catherine Moran
Lawrence
Mary KE. Walker
Boston
Moran
State al
Dr. Putney
Reading
Lane
Europe
Nellie
Edward Bacon
Brockton
Harvard Medical School
C. J. Bishop & Co
House of Representatives
T. E. Major
Edward F. Hamlin
John B. Wright
Wright
Howes
State House
Big Blunders Lecture by Rev Talmage at Tremont Temple
A Boston Tremont Temple audience heard Rev T De Witt Talmage preach on Big Blunders. He warned against multiplicity of occupation bad temper discouragement from others excessive amusement wrong domestic relations and lack of enthusiasm and enterprise. The talk included references to the United States and the Christian duty to focus on one vocation and maintain perseverance. The next lecture will be by John B Gough on Peculiar People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. de Witt Talmage
Tremont Temple
Brooklyn
Boston
Iveness
Throne of God
United States
Perdition
John B. Gough
Boston Marine Society Holds Quarterly Meeting at Exchange
The Boston Marine Society met Tuesday at the merchants' exchange with Capt. Octavius Howe presiding. The relief committee approved 1725 dollars for 53 applicants, Capt James G Baker elected, Capt Robert Smendson of New York expelled for dues woes, $100 spent on library books, by laws committee empowered to print revised code, banquet at Young's hotel to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Marine Society
Merchants’ Exchange
Octavius Howe
James G. Baker
Robert Smendson
New York
Society
Spooner
John Humphrey
Young
City purchases Hayes extension ladder fire escape apparatus
The Hayes extension ladder and fire escape, bought by the city, rank among the best additions to the department. The compact machine features an extension ladder that rests on iron frames when retracted, and hind wheels guided by a wheel to prevent slewing while the truck is driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Mine Host of the Inn Annual Meeting of Hotel Men's Benefit Assn
The fourth annual meeting of the Hotel Men's Benefit Association held in this city opened at Wesleyan hall with about 20 members from across the United States. Officers were elected in the afternoon, honorary members admitted, and a banquet at the Hotel Brunswick featured speeches by Mayor Palmer and others. The next meeting is planned for St. Louis in May 1884, with excursions and theater on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Men's Benefit Association
Brunswick
Hotel Men’s Benefit Association
United States
Wesleyan Hall
John T. Devine
F. W. Rice
Merchants’ National Bank of Chicago
J. R. Bowler
New England
Quincy House
A. L. Howe
Boston
C. B. Galloway
Peabody Hotel
Memphis
Tenn
Texas
S.C. McKelheny
Florida
O. D. Seavey
Maryland
Joseph Dorsey
Dakota
Mr. Fuller
Rhode Island
L. H. Humphrey
Mississippi
Chris Hinckel
Vermont
A. A. Merrifield
South Carolina
John E. Pool
New Mexico
John J. Sanford
Nebraska
Joseph Swan
North Carolina
W. N. Sillings
Oregon
J. C. Morrison
New Jersey
Bryant
Alabama
Duval
J. R. Bowles
Iowa
Charles ©. Hilton
Tremont House
Chicago
L. E. Howard
Transit House
E. S. Pinney
Revere House
J. Wilcox
W. F. Sperry
St. Louis
Farnham Lyons
East Sagina
C. H W. Taylor
Sayward
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Palmer
Association
C. C. Hilton
J. L. Bryant
Atlantic City
N.J
H. H. Robinson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Boniface
W. D. Garrison
New York
W. A. Simmons
Col. C. H. Taylor
Germania Band
Allen L. Howe
Evans House
John Behr
Schubert Quartette
Grand Jury Reviews Amero Murder Evidence in Middlesex
The Middlesex County Grand Jury, summoned by District Attorney Stevens, met Tuesday to hear evidence against Roger Amero, charged with Mrs Carlton’s murder. Witnesses included Officers Howard and Carroll, Drs Holt and Kelly, Miss Stowe, Tilly Carlton, neighbor Chaney, Stephen Amero, George Amero, Ann Ready, Jeremiah Amero, with affidavits from Judge Luce and statements by Detective Wood and Everett. Extradition arrangements to Cambridge or Washington discussed. grand jury returns a true bill against Amero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County Grand Jury
Roger Amero
Stevens
Carlton
Howard and Carroll
Watertown
Digby
Plympton
Fast Cambridge
Cooney
Washington
Amero
Cambridge
City Hall Notes Organize Newton Government Commissions
Moncay the city organized its police, health, park, fire, and water commissions with named chairs and clerks. Other boards included library trustees, hospital directors, and public institutions supervisors. A lands sale proposal and two public auctions were described, with properties in Newton and Roxbury canal lands among parcels to be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moncay
Thomas J., Jenks
Frank ©. Irving
Samuel H. Dargin
Charles BE. Davis, Jr
Park Commissioners
Charles H. Dalton
G. F. Clark
Henry W., Longley
Frederick W. Smith, Jr
Water Commissioners
William A
East Chester Park
Harrison Avenue
Albany Street
Legislature Defeats Savings Bank Investment Bill In Senate
The Senate rejected the savings bank investment bill after debate on extending and regulating employer liability. The house appropriations bills were placed on the day’s orders, and a proposal to recommit the foreclose of mortgages bill to the judiciary was discussed amid friction over labor and finance measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Treasury Committee
Committee On the Judiciary
Arlen
Styxmouth
McFarlin
Plymouth
Johnson
Worcester
Len, Medford and
Melrose
Malden and Melrose & Light Company
Randall
Bristelmorn
Theore E. Davis
Baldwin
Essex
Judiciary Committee
MccGeough
Suffolk
Livermore
Orange
Parker
Committee On Labor
Labor Committee
Yeas and Ways
Yeas
Plymouth County
House of Correction
Ace
Boston
Messrs. Baker
Beverly
Bixby
Adams
Foster
Deerfield
Board of Agriculture
Commonwealth
Rowe
Massachusetts legislature debates rail signals and prison budgets
The house reviewed a railroad committee resolution urging the railroad commissioners to study electric and other signals for grade crossings and report to the railroad corporations and the next general court. Bills covered prison salaries, state facilities, and several appropriations, with an insurance examination critique from Governor Butler urging stronger oversight and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Affairs
Boston Capital Company
Macintosh
Dedham
Woman’s Prison
School Committee Holds Regular Meeting Discusses Staff Changes
The meeting chaired by George M. Hobbs, Esq., approved resignations and reappointments of vice president Charles L. Flint and various teaching staff. It approved salary petitions, listed temporary and special assistants, confirmed several probationary appointments, and adopted rules to improve fire drills and school exit procedures. It also granted use of Groton Street and Wall Street schools for summer programs, urged more Quincy district classrooms, and requested a salary floor for vacancies. The secretary was instructed to notify supervisors and principals, and to seek leave for Supervisor Samuel W. Mason until September. The Dean Primary School proposal on Wall Street was to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Water Company
American Bell Telephone Company
Fall River
Committee On Public Health
Bay State Telephone
Aay
Board of Agriculture
State Reform School
Westborough
Ocean Terminal Railroad Dock and Elevator Company
Ocean Terminal Railroad Company
Nens
Ir. Simpson
Newburyport
Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Ina
Insurance
Insurance Department
Eommissioner of Insurance
Insurance Commissioner
Common Wealth OF
Massachusetts
Pemberton Square
BostTos
Gov
Butler
Iown
Jons K. Townox
Terrance
Ierrance
George M. Hobbs
Charles L. Flint
Mgr. Flint
N.lisking
Mary J. Mahan
Dearborn
Eleanore 5. Wolff
Harvard
Annie ‘Jf. Kelley
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Dr C A Walker died in this city on the 26th alt and proofs were filed on the 3d inst The Berkshire Life Insurance Company values the life policy at 10000 and pays the widow 81616004 in settlement Boston Journal
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