Auction at Lincoln Farm Sells 41 Trotters for 5570
The Sayles estate sale at Mariposa Stock Farm Lincoln drew New England buyers but low bids with 41 trotters and road horses selling for 5570. Miltona E. G. topped at 360 to Rafferty Providence. other prices included 295 for a stylish coach pair and 147.50 for Itty Benton the brood mare.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Frederick C. Sayles
Mariposa
Lincoln
New England
Miltona
E. G
Patchen_ Wilkes
Irene Pranty
P. F. Rafferty
Providence
Laytona
Sable Wilkes
Tacoma
Fortuna
B. m
Pacer
P. F. Fanning
Valley Falls
Corbett
Itty Benton
Creamona
Br. F
Wiseburn
Ramona
J. E. Angell
Belle Wise
Belle More
Sultan
O. J. Finley
Worcester
Mass
Rich Girl
Lexington
Don Carlos
H. L. Lane
Norton, Mass
Connecticut Factions Clash Ahead of State Convention
Hartford May 8 The Republican split in Connecticut intensifies as Samuel Fessenden demands recognition of Bethlehem and Cornwall delegates on the eve of the state convention to name Philadelphia delegates. A heated session ends with 262 voting for the plan and 99 against, signaling a victory for the state organization.
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Hartford
Conn
Philadelphia
Samuel Fessenden
Bethlehem
Cornwall
Fessenden
St. Louis
Tyler
Bulkeley
Mozart Ladies Quartet Delights Association Hall Audience
The Mozart Ladies Quartet Nellie A. Harmon Ida B. Farrar Emma J. Bennett and Mabel F. Tenney gave a standout performance Tuesday at Association Hall. Their charming appearance and polished singing drew repeated encores as the harmonies blended to excellence.
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Association Hall
Mozart Ladies Quartet
Nellie A. Harmon
Ida B. Farrar
Emma J. Bennett
Mabel F. Tenney
Canadian War Bonds Bonding Britain and US at Boston Banquet
The Canadian Club of Boston hosted Hon. F. W. Borden at a Copley Square reception and banquet. Speakers praised Britain’s wartime role and urged U S Canadian reciprocity while forging closer ties. Dr. Borden favored U S citizenship and reiterated readiness for reciprocity.
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Canadian Club of
Boston
Copley Square Hotel
F. W. Borden
Militia
Defence of
Canada
Leopold Morse Home Annual Meeting Reports Growth and Annex
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Leopold Morse Home for Orphanage and Infirm Hebrews met in the Temple Adath Israel vestry. Reports highlighted a flourishing institution with a new annex at Mattapan, housing 36 children and five adults, three new admissions, eight adoptions, and one adult leaving. Officers re elected include Godfrey Morse as president and Ferdinand Strause as vice president while duties for treasurer clerk and trustees were reaffirmed.
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Leopold Morse
Temple Adath Israel
Mattapan
Godfrey Morse
Europe
Ferdinand Strause
I. M. Herman
Jacob M. Spitz
Louis Hecht, Jr
Jacob Morse
Max Freedman
N._ Bernstein
Henry Ehrlich
Louis E. Berstein
Federation of Jewish Charities
Malden Aldermen Grant Track Work on Hall Street
Malden Board of Aldermen approvals include permission for the Lynn and Boston Railroad to lay new tracks on Hall street Linden. The licenses committee report on granting trusts was laid on the table due to two absent Aldermen.
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Malden
Clerks Ball Tonight In Boston Hosted By Trade Union
The Wholesale and Retail Clerks Association of Boston hosts its first annual ball this evening at Odd Fellows Hall. Miss Helen Hamilton Murphy of Jordan Marsh Co. serves as floor director and has long been active with the Clerks and Boot and Shoe Clerks associations and has organized transport for guests to city venues.
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Wholesale and Retail Clerks’ Association of Boston
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Helen Hamilton Murphy
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Pest
Chies’ Clerks’ Association
Boot and Shoe Clerks' Association
Boers Struggle as Mafeking Siege Deepens on Zand River
Telegraphing from Mafeking reports grim conditions with empty stomachs and scarce food. British relief forces under General Hunter dwarfed by 20,000 infantry and up to 6,000 horsemen move toward Vryburg as Natal transport networks expand for a larger campaign.
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Mafeking
Sarah Wilson
Hiloff
Kruger
The
Times
Baden-Powell
Commissariat
Taungs
Warrenton
Pretoria
Vryburg
Orrenton
Hunter
Ord Methuen
Rebef
Vaal
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Natal
Ex- Bratiller
Ee Ae
Russians Aid Boers Rally From Orel
In London May 8 reports say Orel residents raised 12000 rubles to fund volunteer fighters for the Boers. Priest Father John of Cronstadt blessed the expedition and gifted a holy picture to the volunteers. He urged them to defend the persecuted Boers and seek honor or martyrdom.
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London
St. Petersburg
Orel
Father John
Cronstadt
John
New York to Greet Boer Delegates at City Hall
A New York committee urged Mayor Van Wyck to officially welcome the peace delegates from the Transvaal on their arrival. The Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution creating a 30 member reception group and inviting a 100 citizen welcome committee for City Hall ceremonies.
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New York
van Wyck
Transvaal
Board of Aldermen
Municipal Assembly
City of
Great Britain
Washington 10 greet Boers in capital reception plan
A Washington meeting at Congressman Sulzer's house aligned a reception for Boer peace envoys, matching Lafayette and Kossuth tributes. A Grand Opera House event is set for May 2% with speeches by prominent figures. committee leadership lists Senators Teller Allen Mason Hale Wellington Tillman Hoar Cockrell Heitfeld and Representatives Alden Smith Finlay Cox Kleberg McCall Wachter Shafroth Champ Clark DeArmond Chanler plus J B Henderson J J Fitzgerald Louis Schade and William Blerney.
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Washington
Sulzer
United States
Holland
Lafayette
Kossuth
Parnell
Izer
Teller
Allen
Mason
Hale
Wellington
Tillman
Hoar
Cockrell
Heitfeld
William Alden Smith
Finlay
Cox
Kleberg
McCall
Wachter
Shafroth
Champ Clark
DeArmond
Chanler
J. B. Henderson
J. J. Fitzgerald
Louis Schade
William Blerney
American Woollen Company Files Bankruptcy Petition
A creditors' petition in bankruptcy is filed by American Woollen Company against Miner Beal Co., wholesale clothiers, for $37 072 95 in merchandise sold and delivered. Petition alleges an assignment on February 6 to conceal assets and defraud creditors.
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American Woollen Company
Miner, Beal & Co
Grape-Nuts Promises Quick Strength from Pre-Digested Starch
The article argues against vegetarian denial of animal life and warns against heavy starch meals. It promotes Grape-Nuts as pre-digested starch turning into grape sugar, claiming rapid gains in physical and mental strength due to phosphate of potash. It advises moderate tea portions and criticizes overconsumption of grains.
Complexion Tied to Digestion Says Advertisement
An advertisement argues that a clear complexion comes from proper digestion not cosmetics. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion, claiming they improve digestion, blood quality, health, and skin, with a 50 cent price per package.
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Stuart
Hibernian Parade Preparations and Banquet Details
Event planners prepare for the Hibernian Parade with commanders reporting at 1 pm on Wednesday May 9. A banquet at Kanica Hall will feature speeches by notable figures including Hon Holnies and Governor Baten. Mary Cavanagh and Kathrine F Mullen lead floor and auxiliary roles for the Suffolk county A O H gathering and grand march.
Deafness Cured and Eye Disease Treated by Association
The National Association of Physicians and Surgeons at 18 Boylston St offers free deafness and eye treatment hourly with conditions. Discounted rates apply this month. home treatment by mail and informational circulars are available. Free examinations held weekdays 10 to 4, Sundays 10 to 12, and some evenings. offices listed in New York Washington Philadelphia.
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National Association of Physicians & Surgeons
Boylston St
Wilson
Dr. Wilson
Roscoe V. Tyler
Union Park
Boston
Union Pacific Wreck Near Cheyenne Reported
A Union Pacific wreck near Cheyenne just north of Omaha is reported with five killed and several injured. Rescue units respond as authorities assess the extent of the collision and missing personnel.
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Omaha, Neb
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Boston Marine Society Banquet Reflects Shrinking Local Shipping
The Boston Marine Society, founded in 17th century, held its annual banquet at the United States Hotel with about 20 members and guests. President Crowell presided as Captains Manson Candage Eldridge and ex Senator John Quinn Jr spoke on Boston’s maritime past and urged a revival of shipping and shipbuilding. Officers for the coming year were named: President Crowell Vice President Atwood Secretary Manson Treasurer Wadsworth.
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Boston Marine Society
United States Hotel
Crowell
John Manson
R. G. F. Candage
M. L. Eldridge
John Quinn
Quinn
Boston
E. Crowell
E. B. Atwood
John L. Manson
E. D. Wadsworth
Dreamer in Port Arrives for Luxurious Cruises
The steam yacht Dreamer, captained by Silva and owned by Thomas W. Lawson of this city, arrived yesterday afternoon and anchored on South Boston flats. The vessel is luxuriously fitted with modern comforts for owner and guests, has a crew of twenty six, and will undertake short cruises before a later long foreign voyage.
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Dreamer
Silva
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Inquest Opens on Cremated Infant in Stanton Home
May 8 An inquest examined the body of a child found burned in a trunk at Catherine Stanton’s home last Sunday. Dr. Jones the medical examiner said the remains were so charred that determining if the child ever lived was almost impossible. He suggested the investigation may be closed today due to the mother’s oath.
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England
United States
Robert H. Upham
Hart
Dr. Borden
Boston
Great Britain
Colonel Ferris
Artillery
Borden
Amon
Genera Dalton
H. M
J. B. Blunt
C. B
Sidney M. Hedges
A. M. Ferris
Henry D. Yerxa
William H. Lincoln
John Black
Henry Squire
Quincy
Catherine Stanton
Jones
Reconstruction Notes on Hugh P Simpson Incident
On Wieden Street yesterday recon, Hugh P Simpson with Boston police. Mr Lodge in Ke 300 years and we lives at 39 Pitts Avenue, Xbury. He was financial secretary of the lodge.
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Wieden Street
Hugh P. Simpson
Boston Police
Lodge
Pitts Avenue
Xbury
Marathon representative reception tonight
An official from the Sioa union will attend a reception this evening at 8 o'clock to honor M. A. and B. F. Sullivan for their recent marathon run. The event will feature a refreshment period after the gathering.
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Jon der Rf
B. F. Sullivan
Unclear Names List From Fragmentary OCR
Fragmentary OCR reads names including Mary Inlay Nora Foley Margaret E. Casey Eli Nizabech Cronin Aroveeau Dees Dacey and Katie Kennedy peer ye eefe with no clear event or context provided. Unable to determine dates places or organizations from the readable text.
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Ary Lee
Secret Piary
Early
Mary Inlay
Athdeine Mullem
Nora Foley
Aroveeau
Margaret E. Casey
Eli Nizabech Cronin
aroFe Dees Dacey
Katies Kennedy Peer Ye Eefe
Mary Hayward
A. Wienhan
Hi Bernian Division Set To Perform In South Boston Hall
Suffolk county division of the Ancient Order of Hi bernians will be preserved next Tuesday evening at St Augustine's Hall South Boston Division 66 will present with Ladies Auxiliaries 2 18 17 9 and 22 many talented young vocalists and fan-makers. The chorus will be 100 voices directed by John J Nolan Rag time specialties and jokes will be included with selected songs and ballads in capable hands.
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Order of Hibernians
Suffolk County
St. Augustine’s Hall
E Street
South
Boston
John J. Nolan
Delegates Extend Stay to Hear City Performance
As the convention gathers in the city many delegates accept invitations to stay beyond the session to witness the planned performance, extending their visit and engagement with local events.
Chelsea Cycle Club Concludes Union With Powder Ora Wheelmen
The Chelsea Cycle Club hosted a reception honoring the consolidation with the Powder Ora Wheelmen. About 100 guests attended while President Arthur B. High acted as presiding officer and addressed the crowd.
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Chelsea Cycle Club
Chelsea
Arthur Bigh
Albert Cet
Fournier
Methodists Adopts Equal Representation Plan at General Conference
Chicago May 8 The general conference adopted the subcommittee report confirming equal law and ministerial representation at all general conferences while excluding laymen from annual conferences except under special provisions. A heated debate and disorder marked the committee on church extension as plans for consolidating Benevolent Societies faced legal complications. The matter will be decided by the conference tomorrow.
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Chicago
Methodist General Conference
Special Commission
J. M. King
Church Extension
Freedmen’s Aid
Whitlock
General Conference
Chelsea Aldermen Introduce High School Land Purchase
At the Chelsea Board of Aldermen meeting last night the sole action was an order to appropriate 16000 for land purchase and a new high school building with appurtenances. The measure was laid on the table without a second reading. A separate order under a rules suspension appropriated 650 for Memorial Day observance.
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
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Baten
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