Washington architects react to plan attack on Detroit public building
Rumors swirl as Washington architects protest a published attack on Detroit public building plans. The event coincides with political shakeups including Brayton resigning as Rhode Island state police chief. Other items note a fogbound Umbria, a jewelry theft by Elias Rosenthal, a railroad scheme, and sports results.
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Debate on crimes act in House of Commons limits progress
Cléture twice applied as lawmakers push the crimes act in the House of Commons. Reports note progress of Stanley's expedition aiding Emin Bey relief and a jubilee address presented to Queen Victoria on behalf of London.
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Weather Fair and Warmer with Local Notices
Weather forecast notes fair warmer conditions. A schooner Rebecca R Nicker from Provincetown is seized for alleged customs violations. Evangelical Alliance calls on Legislature to propose a prohibitory amendment to voters. Aldermen accept Lief Ericson statue. Police board sends an interesting communication. Harvard spring athletic meeting held yesterday. Fifth annual Law and Order League meeting. Bowdoin Square Baptist Church leased to Massachusetts Baptist Association. First Regiment parade and Governor review at Mechanics Building. Queen Kapiolani and suite hosted at breakfast by Mayor O'Brien. Globe Theatre attendance in evening. Stock market dull with weak tendency. Land stocks strongest feature and Boston banks show reserve surplus gain. New Water Power compromise announced.
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Yarmouth Steamship Arrives for Boston to Yarmouth Run
The steamship Yarmouth arrived at Lewis wharf on the port to Yarmouth N. B. 8. voyage with 50 staterooms and 150 saloon seats. Built at Dumbarton Scotland, she measures 220 feet by 35 feet with four steel blade propellers and triple expansion engines. Officers include Captain Harvey Doane and pilot Samuel F. Stanwood. Lunch and speeches followed the inspection by about fifty gentlemen led by L. E. Baker.
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Cloture Three Times In Irish Debates At Westminster
In London May 9 Mr Healy pressed government replies on Patrick Egan and Dublin trial venue. Parliament debated Irish crimes act amendments with votes on magisterial inquiries and compensation for witnesses. Cloture was adopted after a long division as progress was reported amid cheers.
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Boss Brayton Resigns as Rhode Island State Police Chief
Providence May 9 General Brayton known as Boss Brayton resigns as chief of the Rhode Island State police. He hands letters to newspapers with Governor Wetmore in possession of the original. Rumors of a May deal and a salary continuation swirl as the timing suggests abolition of the office on May 24.
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Stanley's Expedition Advances Toward Emin Bey Camp
Report from Banza Mundeka Congo dated March 29 says Henry M. Stanley's relief expedition has arrived. He plans to travel via Stanley Falls to Emin Bey's camp at Wadelai and restore IA authority. He will install Tippoo Bey, then ascend the Mboura to reach navigable sections and strike the Albert Nyanza at Murswur.
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Queen Receives London Council Jubilee Address
The Queen met the London corporation at Buckingham Palace to receive a jubilee address. She thanked them for loyalty and attachment to her throne and person and spoke of prosperity owed to the sound sense of her subjects and the unity of throne and people. She expressed hope that divine blessing would keep that harmony unbroken.
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Pension bill drafted after New York council meeting
Major George 8. Merrill, chairman of the National Grand Army pension committee, returned from New York where the pension committee and Commander-in-Chief Fairchild conferred. A bill consolidating provisions of the vetoed dependent pension bill and new terms was drafted and will be sent to Congress at its next session.
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Largest real estate sale in Waxroam history
J. F. Robinson sold for the heirs of Zachariah Farwell 128,579 square feet of land in Waxroam bounded by the Central Massachusetts railroad, Bacon and Pond streets. The 21 house lots brought about 9 cents per square foot, totaling roughly 11,572 dollars.
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Young Rosenthal's Crime
Elias Rosenthal, a New York felon wanted for grand larceny, was arrested in Apany after a clerk at the Mansion House identified him. He confessed stealing diamond bracelets earrings pins a gold watch and other jewelry valued at 3000 to 4000 belonging to his mother. He planned to flee to Amsterdam with Louis Loeb and another companion after first selling the stolen items. Most property was recovered and they await Inspector Byrnes.
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Architects Stirred by Criticism of Treasury Detroit Plans
Washington May 9 There was a sensation among local architects at the arrival of the current American Architect and Building News in Boston which carried a harsh critique of the supervising architect of the treasury for the Detroit government building plans. The piece accused Mr Bell of a flawed design mix and suggested outside manipulation by Boston figure Parker. Friends of Parker deny the charge and may seek President's attention.
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Eastern Development Company Wins in Court Over Wharfage Lien
The Eastern Development Company shipped $10,000 worth of machinery to Cape Breton works. A wharfage lien act passed by a Legislative Council member was disallowed as ultra vires. The wharfinger advertised sale to cover $1400 wharfage. The company paid $138 into court as rent and the Supreme Court ruled in the companys favor on all issues.
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Journalists bound for Taylor banquet aboard Boston limited
A parlor car attached to the Boston limited express carries many distinguished journalists bound for Boston to honor Colonel Charles H. Taylor of the Globe at tomorrow night's banquet. The list includes Charles A. Dana George W. Childs Joseph Howard Jr William B Somerville and others from major papers and press bureaus.
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New York Daily News
Umbria Stalled by Hudson Fog Off the New York Bar
The Cunard steamship Umbria remained off the bar from 6 18 pm Saturday as dense fog prevented crossing. If the fog lifts on tomorrow’s high tide she will enter the pier by noon. Mails were landed, but health rules barred passengers ashore. Among 247 cabin passengers are Mrs Lawrence Barrett and daughter Bishop Treland and William O'Brien.
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Boston Blues Defeated by Philadelphia in Major League Play
In Boston the Bostons lost to the Philadelphia team at home after a crowded South End crowd of about 10 000. Nutz here, the Boston outbatting failed despite early rallies as Morrill Burdock and Nash produced several runs. Buffinton and Wood homered for Philadelphia, while Ferguson and Farrar added key hits for Boston in a tense contest.
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Lowell Defeats Boston Blues in Wide Open Ballgame
Three thousand fans packed the stands as Lowell beat the Boston Blues. The visitors started fast scoring four runs, two earned, and blanked Lowell for two innings before the home team rallied with Doyle opening the third inning.
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Harvard Triumph Over Princeton In Close Ivy Clash
Harvard defeated Princeton 8 to 1 in a rough game noted for errors and limited heavy hitting. Harvard pitchers Mercur and Boyden dominated, while Princeton’s Campbell and Reynolds produced the lone Princeton runs as Cambridge students celebrated with fireworks and cheering.
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Connecting Link from North Adams to Pittsfield Proposed
Rumor says Fitchburg railroad may enable a new line from North Adams to Pittsfield via Adams Cheshire and Dalton. Proposal urges local towns to form a company while Fitchburg would fund construction.
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Weather Indications for Northeast States May 10
For twenty four hours from 7 am Tuesday May 10, Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts will see generally warmer fair weather with light variable or southeasterly winds. Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York will have generally warmer fair weather with light variable winds and southeasterly trends.
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Meteorological record of pier observations across stations
The report notes that observations up to 1 00 p m were recorded simultaneously at all stations, detailing the meteorological measurements as of the same moment.
Mayor's nominations confirmed and Lief Ericson statue accepted
Aldermen approved Mayor's picks for city treasurer, collector, and auditor along with other officials. The city accepted a gift of the Lief Ericson statue from Oliver W. Peabody and others and ordered a foundation at Commonwealth Avenue West Chester Park. The Edison Electric Illuminating Co. gained permission to lay underground wires, while a Metropolitan Railroad purchase bill was shelved.
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Worcester Liquor License Rulings Narrowed
Worcester aldermen refused 54 petitions and granted 3, bringing licenses to 181. The closing of back doors to bars was waived in a few cases. Drunkenness rose sharply since May 1 with 121 arrests in seven days, 50 percent more than May 1886. A raid on open bars is being considered.
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Hyatt Probable Pick for U S Treasurer
Ex Senator Barnum of Connecticut and James W. Hyatt left Washington after a day of talks. No official confirmation of Hyatt’s appointment as treasurer of the United States had been made by 10 pm, but sources suggest he may succeed Mr. Jordan, who is heading to New York to run the New Western National Bank.
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