A P A Council delegates arrive for seventh Milwaukee session
Delegates from New England and Southern states arrive for the seventh A P A Supreme Council session in Milwaukee. Canadian visitors led by Rev J C Madill outline a world constitution uniting orders in Canada and the United States with England and Australia. Colonel E H Sellers of Detroit presents key constitutional points stressing free speech, press, and separation of church and state. The Manitoba school question and potential Dominion government actions loom as delegates watch closely.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Supreme Council of the A. P. A
New England
Canada
J. C. Madill
Sarnia
Supreme Council
Order
Supreme Council of the World
E. H. Sellers
Detroit
Supreme Council of Canada
England
Australia
United States
Sellers
Madill
Manitoba
Dominion
Prime article at browning king avoids 10 cent butter
Ad copy emphasizes value over price for clothing quality. It recalls a child mispricing butter to warn buyers against choosing cheap fabrics. Browning King & Co claims to offer superior garments at lower prices than competitors.
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Browning, King & Co
Manitoba School Question Sparks Potential Rebellion
A report notes a late decision on the school issue before a six week recess and warns that unresolved tensions could trigger an open rebellion in Manitoba. The situation centers on provincial policy and political dispute with broad public impact.
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Manitoba
Cycling leaders meet to plan joint action on roads and laws
A New York gathering of the League of American Wheelmen and the Cycle Board of Trade formed a joint committee to pursue cycling interests. They discussed road improvements, laws, rail and streetcar transport, rider contracts, stolen bikes, and boosting L A W membership. The conference adjourned awaiting calls from the presidents.
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New York
League of American Wheelmen
Cycle Board of Trade
A. C. Willison
George A. Perkins
A. C. Morrison
George D. Gideon
Racing Board
I. B. Potter
New York State
Board of Trade
A. G. Spalding
R. Lindsay Coleman
William F. Wilson
Joseph McKee
C. W. Dickerson
E. C. Stearns
A. K. Child
Willison
Board of Trade & Committee
Daughters of Rebekah Hold Fifteenth Massachusetts Convention
The fifteenth annual Massachusetts Daughters of Rebekah convention met in North Adams with 200 delegates and grand officers present. A new lodge was instituted at Adams, and officers were elected including Emma H B Billings and Mary E Nevins.
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North Adams
The
Massachusetts Daughters of Rebekah
Grand Lodge
Adams
Orange
Emma HB. Billings
Mary E. Nevins
Salem
Alice M. Balcom
Athol
Charles S. Goodridge
Charlestown
Almine P. Brown
Shelburne Falls
Hardware Dealers Dine At United States Hotel
The New England Hardware Dealers Association gathered at the United States Hotel last evening with Hiram G. Janvrin presiding. Fifty covers were set for the event.
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New England Hardware Dealers’ Association
United States Hotel
Hiram G. Janvrin
Donovan Bill Revives Fight Over West End Transfers
Boston lawmakers hear arguments on 5 cent transfers as Rep. Donovan pushes to curb West End road practices. Lawyer Hall argues for public benefit while Donovan battles a powerful railway lobby amid repeated hearings and shifting committee reports.
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Bordman Hall
Boston
West End Road
State House
Hall
William J. Donovan
East Boston
Donovan Dill
House
Donovan
Senate
Frank C. Wood
Committee On Street Railways
West End
East Boston Citizens’ Trade Association
Parker C. Chandler
North Dorchester
Representative Wood
Representative Donovan
Spitz Bros and Mork Move to Full Ground Floor Retail
Spitz Bros and Mork announce they have leased the entire building at 67 and 69 Summer Street. The ground floor is devoted exclusively to selling clothing for men and boys at retail. Located about one minute from Washington Street, the shop bears the Sign of the Illuminated Clock.
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Summer St
Washington St
Sleep Remedies From Pillow To Breakfast Bell
A guide promises better sleep by examining bedtime routines from pillow comfort to morning cues. It notes how environment, habits, and daily meals influence rest and suggests practical steps for improved slumber.
Nervous Man Finds Sleep After Harrowing Dreams
P M Denon of 108 Dover Street Boston says he could not sleep due to horrible dreams. He reports a cure: he now sleeps from the moment he lies down and nothing quiets the nerves like this change.
Anna Brouthers Cleared on Bail in Butler Conspiracy Case
Early morning report says Anna Brouthers the colored girl arrested Monday afternoon on conspiracy charges against Rev. Father Butler at St. Columbkille's Brighton was released on bail. Bail was furnished by Rev. A A Miner and Rev. Justin D Fulton, though both men were not reachable to confirm.
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Anna Brouthers
Father Butler
St. Columbkinle’s Church
Brighton
A. A. Miner
Justin D. Fulton
Banquet Trials Highlight Turf Controversy in London
Truth notes Banquet wins in a 2000 guineas trial stake as observers scrutinize racing ethics amid American invasion fears. The Sportsman lists Banquet with Stonewell and Montauk entering Baldoyle races for Howth Curragh and Stewards plates on June 3 and 4. Dublin Lord Mayor invites American visitors. Mansion House reception planned by a committee of distinguished persons.
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London
Truth
Banquet
Sportsman
Stonewell
Montauk
Baldoyle
Howth
Dublin
Mansion House
President Denies Clemency For Chase Libel Conviction
Washington May 8. On March 2 W Calvin Chase editor of the Washington Bee and a prominent colored politician was convicted of criminal libel and sentenced to ninety days in jail. President Cleveland denied clemency saying the crime was detestable and that executive mercy would undermine decent journalism and public peace.
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Washington
W. Calvin Chase
Washington Bee
C. H. J. Taylor
Kansas
Washington City
Cleveland
Chase
Prohibition Conference Debate at Wesleyan Hall Bromfield
The Massachusetts Prohibition State conference met in Wesleyan Hall and Bromfield Street M E Church with James H. Roberts presiding. Special guest Hon. Samuel Dickie of Albion Michigan discussed unity with reform movements and related topics with several speakers on Prohibition strategy.
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Massachusetts
Prohibition State Conference
Wesleyan Hall
Bromfield Street
M. E
James H. Roberts
Cambridge
Samuel Dickie
Albion
Mich
Prohibition National Committee
Prohibition
A. L. Cutting
Weston
Natick
Fred M. White
W. G. Crowson
Deacon Edward Kendall
Forecast for Massachusetts Thursday Weather Report
Washington reports a Thursday forecast for Massachusetts with threatening conditions likely without rain. Cooler temperatures and southerly winds turning variable are expected.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Navy Yard House Cleaning In Charlestown Overseen
Commodore French E. Chadwick of the US Navy Equipment Department visited Charlestown Navy Yard for inspection and no new orders were needed. The yard undergoes a summer overhaul with lawns trimmed, cannons repainted, quarters cleaned, screens hauled out, and the Iwana despatch boat in dry dock for extensive work. Captain Phillips is reported sick but improving.
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French E. Chadwick
United States Navy Equipment Department
Charlestown Navy Yard
Washington
Sands
Charlestown
Commodore Chadwick
New York
Boston
Phillips
Marines
Iwana
Plymouth Meeting of Unitarian Churches Convenes in May
The twenty eighth annual Plymouth and Bay Conference of Unitarian Churches met at the Methodist Church in Plymouth with many attendees. Rev. George Batchelor of the American Unitarian Association spoke on The Passage from Philosophy to Religion, and Mrs. Mary B. Davis addressed the Woman's Alliance.
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Plymouth
Plymouth and Bay
Union Regrants Blue Label to Driscoll Factory
The Cigarmakers Union regrants its blue label to John Driscoll's factory at 68 State Street after a period of suspension. The dispute has been amicably settled and the matter is considered closed.
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Cigarmakers’ Union
John Driscoll
State Street
Military band scuffle over Salvation Army Memorial Day music
In Manchester Connecticut the Salvation Army was hired to provide music for Memorial Day. The local military company objected and may withdraw its escort duties. Two other bands remain available for the event.
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Hartford
Conn
Manchester
Grand Army
Salvation Army
Ice Out Opens Northern Lakes Fishing Season
The Moosehead Lake ice has melted and steamer service between Greenville and Mt Kinco resumes. Other lakes such as Rangeley St John and Megantic thaw quickly signaling a bustling season with abundant fish. Boston and Maine railroad offers reduced round trip tickets at principal offices.
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New England
Moosehead Lake
Greenville
Mt. Kinco
Rangeley
St. John and
Megantic
Boston & Maine Railroad
Jumped for Liberty After Theft Arrest
In Providence on May 8 Mrs Phebe Narrow a 40 year old French woman leaped from a Pawtuxet Valley train while en route to jail. The speeding train caused skull and jaw fractures with no hope of recovery. She was arrested on shoplifting charges and had prior cases involving nuisance and house of ill fame as she sought to win her liberty.
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Providence
R. I
Phebe Narrow
Pawtuxet Valley
Walter A. Earle Lost With All Hands
Victoria ship Walter A. Earle of Cape St. Elias was lost on Easter Day with all 23 crew aboard. The sealing schooner Dora Sieward carrying the news arrived at Victoria on May 8 reporting the tragedy. Captain Louis Magesen led the Harle and part of the crew were Indigenous.
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Victoria
B. C
Dora Sieward
Walter A. Earle
Cape St. Elias
Harle
Louis Magesen
Militia groups grow on coasts as war adjunct
Naval officers see militia organizations as a valuable wartime adjunct to the navy on our coasts. Growth is vigorous with New Jersey and Georgia added this year. Massachusetts reports 409 members, Rhode Island 100, Connecticut 71. Acting Secretary McAdoo will apportion $25,000 among states by enlisted strength.
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Washington
New Jersey
Georgia
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
McAdoo
Russia to extend Siberian Railroad into Manchuria under deal
London May 8 United Press says Russia has a separate understanding with China. Manchuria will be under Russian control to permit extending the Siberian railroad from Nerchinsk through Noni and Sumgari valleys to Broughton Bay. China also agrees to let Russia build a branch from Kirin City to New Chwang.
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London
United Pres
St. Petersburg
Russia
China
Siberian
Nertschinsk
Noni and
Sumgari
Kirin
Broughton Bay
Sea of Japan
Ruesta
Kirin City
New Chwang
Chinese Emperor to send envoys to Czar and Faure
Berlin reports the Emperor of China will dispatch special ambassadors to greet the Czar, the German Emperor William, and President Faure in gratitude for intervention on China’s behalf.
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Berlin
Czar
Emmperor William
President Faure
China
Secretary Herbert Prepares Naval View on Japanese Chinese War
Secretary Herbert works on an exhaustive naval review of the Japanese Chinese war. He will outline lessons from sea conflicts and naval strategy for future reference.
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Washington
Herbert
Administrator sues over 1866 sale in City Court
In New York on May 8 a case over goods sold thirty years ago faced a motion to place it on the short cause calendar. Plaintiff Abraham Ostheim, administrator of Moses Ostheim’s estate, seeks $1357 plus interest from 1866 from defendant Ferdinand Abraham of Boston, a millionaire tobacconist.
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New York
McCarthy
Ferdinand Abraham
Boston
Abraham Ostheim
Moses Ostheim
Formation of the State Government Addressed by NH SAR
The New Hampshire Society Sons of the American Revolution held its adjourned annual meeting in Representatives Hall with 150 in attendance. General Charles H. Bartlett spoke on the formation of New Hampshire's state government, reviewing constitutional conventions from 1776 to 1792 and the later 1800s, noting rearrangements and reassurances from past experiences.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire Society
Sons of the American Revolution
Representatives’ Hall
C. E. Stantela
Busiel
Horace Portes
Baker
Samuel F. Smith
America
Charles H. Bartlett
New Hampshire
Franklin Pierce
Chic and Fetching Summer Waists At Shuman Corner
Chic and fetching waists for ladies and misses headline summer wear at Shuman Corner. The shop offers light fabrics and stylish designs suitable for warm weather and casual to semi formal occasions.
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Shuman
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Hanover
Portland Streets
Hanover and
Howard W. Spurr & CO
A. P. A. Council
Supreme Body
Browning, King & Con
Washington Street
Trade and Sport
L. A. W. and
Cycle Board of Trade Cenfer
Rebekah
WES Co
Istandard
Bordman
West End Company
Beacon Hill
Wildey Savings Bank
Boylston Street
Franklin ‘St
Arch ST
Spitz Bros. & Mork
C.H. Robinson & CO
Dana
Anna
Drs. Miner
Fulton
Odious
Grover Cleveland
Navy Yard
Unitarians
Atkinson Furnishing CO
Chamber
Columbian
Dicker
Manchuria
Japan Sea
Father Time & Co
Daimem
Damaelkes
Paine Furniture Co
OS Janal Street
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