Mayor vows arrest for digging streets without power
A Cambridge city report notes Mayor O'Brien will order arrests of anyone digging up streets without official authority. The Cambridge board of aldermen meets on page 8. An exhibition at the girls high school's chemical laboratory is mentioned on page 8. The stock market shows bear control with Atchison, Burlington & Quincy, and New York & New England heavily raided on page 6. At the Bostonian Society meeting, Mr. B W Crowninsfield discusses Cleopatra's Barge on page 8.
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O’brien
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Chemical Laboratory
Girls’ High School
Bears
Atchison
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
New York
New England
Bostonian Society
B. W. Crowninsfield
Parnell Replies to Lord Carnarvon at Banquet
London May 8 The Eighty Club banquet honored Mr. Parnell with keynote remarks on Ireland and Lord Carnarvon’s evasions. He cited letters from Dwyer Gray and described interviews that touched on Irish parliament and protections for industries. He warned of Irish evictions ahead and urged adherence to law.
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London
Eighty Club
Parnell
Herbert Gladstone
Earl of Cavan
Mr. Parnell
Ireland
Lord Carnarvon
Lord Salisbury
Assassias
Dwyer Gray
Gray
Carnarvon
Rome
Dillon
O’brien
League
Parneilite Party
O' Brien
Lngland
England
John Morley
Crossmaglen
Earl Spencer
Messrs. Parnell and Healy
Emperor Frederick Realizes the Hope Lessness of His Struggle
Berlin May 8 The Emperor passed a good day but grew low in spirits by evening as his temperature rose slightly. The Empress cancelled plans to visit the inundated districts along the Vistula. A private Berlin message to a British minister says the Emperor is much worse than reports show, his mind gone and only physical life remaining.
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Berlin
Vistula
Frederick
Blaine Men Deceived and Then Elect Anti Blaine Delegates
A Blaine faction misled by opponents when the convention chose anti Blaine delegates to Chicago. Senator Chandler's influence loosened as the convention unfolded.
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Senator Voorhees
Senate
New Hampshire
Chandler
Blaine
Chicago
France Free Passage Demand Drives U S on Naturalized Citizens
Secretary of State Bayard transmitted to the Senate a correspondence with France over forced military service for naturalized American citizens of French birth or French parentage visiting France. The U S demands release and compensation. France cites allegiance and expatriation rules, urging court remedy instead.
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Washinaton
Secretary of State
Senate
France
John Fruchier
John Pierre Arbios
John F. Gerrard
Albert F. Gendrot
Arbios
America
Fruchier
Gerrard
Gendrot
Cambridge
Mass
Bayard
McLane
M. Flourens
United States
Department of State
Code Set To Take Effect On July First At The Palace
A new legal code was held at the palace and announced to take effect on July 1. Officials stated the measure clarifies procedures and expands powers for local governance. The event drew regional observers and marked a key policy shift.
Late Ship News Arrives Brig Arbutus from Bahia
New York May 8 Arrived reports indicate the brig Arbutus has entered port from Bahia with cargo and crew details not fully disclosed in the fragment. The arrival notes underscore ongoing transatlantic trade activity and maritime movement of the period.
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New York
Arbutus
Bahia
Steamers Arrived Across Atlantic Ports in Early May
Shipping news lists steamers arriving or sailing from Boston Antwerp Moville New York Dover and other ports. Vessels include Norrona Ydun Stamford Ethiopia Albania Gardenia and others with origins such as Cardenas Baracoa Genoa Palermo Bremen and Havana. Dates range May 1 to May 8 with destinations including Glasgow Philadelphia New York Hull Bremen and Liverpool.
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Norrona
Cardenas
Ydun
Baracoa
Stamford
Deo
Moville
Ethiopia
New York
Glasgow
Antwerp
Hermann
Westernland
Ironco
Gibraltar
Albania
Bull River
Genoa
Sth
Columbia
Palermo
Gardenia
Philadelphia
Buffalo
London
Minist Mayach
Bremen
Slovenia
Copenhagen
Alene
Aspinwall
Vertgmnys
Jica
Mexico
Havana
Fius
Dover
Corona
New Orleans
Santiago
Hull
Liverpool
Oregon
L Baltimore
Werra
Bemen
Welhaven
Paracos
Pennsylvania
Davonia
Glen
T Konans
Scandinavian
di Ius
Bautingo
Congressman's remark over boot and shoe tariff duty debate
Washinctox May 8 Sprctax Con gressman Russell notes a Worcester county letter from shoe manufacturers opposing removal of duties on boots and shoes. He says the signers vary in influence and urges electing Republicans who favor higher duties while warning the industry about free raw materials. The letter from several firms argues removal would harm business, force factory closures or wage cuts, and fail to compete with foreign makers due to higher wages.
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N. H
Specian
Congressman Gallinger
Sherman
Depew
Gresham
Harrison
Edmunds
Vermont
James G. Blaine
John Sherman
Blaine
Post
Gallinger
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Henry E. Burnham
Manchester
Burnham
Grover Cleveland
South
York
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Mulls
Committee On
O. C. Moore
Nashua
Republic
Union
Washington
House of Representatives
Cobden Club
United States
Treasury
Congress
Chicasgo
Congressman Russell
Worcester County
Whiting
Russell
Charles Prouty
William Whiting
Washington, D. C
John E. Russell
Massachusetts
Europe
E.& A. H. Batcheller & Co
North Brookfield
George H. Burt & Co
Brookfield
Goddard, Fay & Stone
BE. H. Stark & Co
Heywood Boot and Shoe Company
David Cummings & Co
Walker & Brown
C. C. Houghton
Webster Mystery Confession Ties Stabbing Deaths to Relatives
Alice Hoyle, in a Webster confession, claims her uncle Dixon R Cowie drugged and chloroformed Lilla Hoyle, then murdered her after taking her away. She implicates Thomas B McQuaid as Lillas lover and possible father of her child. Grand jury to consider indictments.
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Alice Hoyle
Lilla
Webster
Dixon R. Cowie
Alice
Thomas B. McQuaid
al Ce
McQuaid
Lynn Stitching Shops Face Uniform Price List
The State board of arbitration is asked to set a uniform price list for Lynn stitching shops affecting over 3000 workers. The board sent circulars to fifteen top local stitchers, fifteen outside shops, and fifteen manufacturers seeking a fair price for sixty five shoe stitching tasks.
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Lynn
State Board of Arbitration
Death of banker Hatch in New York mystery
The body of Nathaniel W. Hatch, a banker broker at Nassau Street, was found in the yard of 64 West Twentieth Street. His wife Mrs. Scofield, and her husband Charles Scofield, a broker, were arrested as details emerged of a possible fatal struggle after Hatch entered the Scofields’ home and later fell to the ground while trying to escape. Hatch’s death is linked to a quarrel and an attempted concealment before an inquest.
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Boston
House
Nathaniel Hatch
New York
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
State Department
Wright
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dr. Davis
Hoar
Nathaniel W. T. Hatch
Nassau Street
West Twentieth Street
Hatch
Charles W. Scofield
Tie
Water T. Hatch & Sons
West Pitty Third Street
The
Stock Exchange
Hateh
Catalonia Grounded in Fog Off Mizzen Head
The Cunard steamer Catalonia en route from Boston to Liverpool grounded in fog near Mizzen Head. Water flooded its collision compartments and pumps operated until Queens town where damage was deemed not dangerous and the ship continued to Liverpool. Passengers were shaken but not panicked. The Royal Clyde Yacht Club Mohican arrived at Alperneers today on a voyage from Newport News to Glasgow with American yachtsmen and will sail to Reenock tomorrow.
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Queenstown
Cunard
Catalonia
Mizzen Head
London
Boston
Liverpool
Royal Clyde Yacht Club
Newport News
St. Michaels
Glasgow
William Clark
Allpeneers
Reenock
Montenegro Promulgates First Civil Code With Ceremony
The prince of Montenegro, Nicholas, issued the first civil code amid a state ceremony. A church service was attended by the prince’s family and diplomats. A ukase praised Russia and the czar for past support. Nicholas expressed confidence in smooth adoption. Te Deum and artillery salutes marked the event.
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Cerriso
Montenegro
Nicholas
Council of State
Alexander
Russia
Galves
American Ladies to Meet the Queen Notes
London May 8 In the Commons the solicitor-general for Ireland said orders were given to prosecute those implicated in defrauding the New York Equitable Life Insurance Company in Belfast. No decision on trial venue. Lord Stanley of Preston gazetted Governor-General of Canada. American ladies to be presented to the Queen include Mrs Vanderbilt Fitzhugh Whitehouse Mackin and Miller and Miss Miller. May 8 Dublin Sligo meeting condemned the Popes rescript and pledged obedience to Mr Parnell. May 8 Lotero General Boulanger elected by spontaneous vote in municipal election. May 8 The Emperor of Brazil is seriously ill with pleurisy.
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Equitable Insurance Company
Brazil
Lord Stanley of Preston
Canada
Emperor Frederick
The
Eighty Club of London
Parnell
London
House of Commons
Ireland
New York Equitable Life Insurance Company
Belfast
Timothy Healy
Lotero
Blaine Nomination Questioned by GOP Chairman
New York May 8 Chairman B F Jones of the Republican National Committee says he has not received any Blaine letter after withdrawal and does not know if Blaine would accept a nomination if tendered. He and S B Elkins deny a Pittsburg interview story claiming Blaine favored Allison Sherman or Harrison.
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Republican National Committee
Blaine
Eureka
Philadelphia
New York
B. F. Jones
Pittsburg
Allison
Sherman
Harrison
Jones
S. B. Elkins
Conkling
Carpenters Strike Again as Masons Threaten Walkout
In Waltham on May 8 the resumed carpenters strike returns over a new grievance. Contractor Hathaway plans to employ non union workers, prompting a potential citywide mason strike to support the carpenters. Builders delay new houses amid ongoing labor troubles.
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Waltham
Hathaway
New York Walking Match Scores Report
The New York walking match results at 1 a.m. list Hughes 232.7 and Herty 226.1, with Littlewood 225.4, Golden 219, Guerrero 212.1, Noremac 208, Cartwright 204.7, Dillon 186.1, Vint 184.5, and Saunders 55.7.
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Hughes
Littlewood
Herty
Golden
Guerrero
Noremac
Cartwright
Dillon
Seah moEeee
Vint
Saunders
Best Ingrain Carpetas 70c per Yard at Jordan
Best Ingrain Carpets offered at 70 cents per yard at Jordan store, with sale details and location indicated as Manse and surrounding area. Limited readable text notes pricing and shop name.
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Jordan
Democratic and Republican Conventions Across States
May 8 reports from Dover Delaware to Charleston West Virginia and beyond show Democrats endorsing Cleveland era policy and Mills tariff while urging renomination. Republican Blaine support rises in PicrssurG. Ga temperance leaders push prohibition stance and anti-sumptuary plank. Delegates elected to St Louis and Chicago. General Alger strong in Great Michigan gathering.
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Witsundon
Del
Dover
St. Louis
L. C. Vandegrift
E. R. Cochran
W. A. C. Hardcastle
C. J. Harrington
W. F. Cousey
W. H. Stevens
Democrats of
Delaware
Mr. Bay
Atlanta
State House
John T. Pendleton
Miss Missouri Stokes
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Prindle
Charleston
W. Va
General Alger
Chicago
Russell A. Alger
Springfield Union Fires Victims sue for 50000 in tort
Administrators of five victims of the Wight block fire sue the Springfield Union Company. Emory Meekins and Charles Marsh as trustees, and Emerson Wight hold property, while Benjamin Thompson Kate Dona hue George Ensworth Alice Brown and Frederick Farley file 10000 suits plus 5000 against the Union. Writs returnable first Monday in June. trials likely in October term. A new company has paid 25000 for the Union and placed in trustees’ hands.
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Springfield
Springfield Union Company
Emory Meekins
Charles Marsh
Emerson Wight
Wight
Benjamin Thompson
Gertrude Thompson
Kate E. Donahue
Thomas Donahue
George W. Ensworth
George F. Ensworth
Messrs. Meekins
Marsh
Paige Firm Expands Offices But Promises Prompt Fire Insurance Care
The article notes extensive remodeling and a large expansion of offices for John C Paige at 20 Kilby Street Boston. It emphasizes that despite the growth, facilities remain geared to prompt and efficient service for all fire insurance brokerages and agency matters.
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John C, Paige
Kilbystree
Boston
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