Republican Scheme Aims at House Majority Through Southern Contests
Washington dispatch reports Republicans seek to unseat Democrats in Southern districts to boost House control. Sixteen contests filed with two more expected target Southern Democrats, risking a larger majority. Northern challenges fade as Southern battles intensify amid calls for federal election oversight.
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West Virginia
Mississippi
Posey
Indiana
Seymour
Connecticut
Miles
House
Boston man named clerk in census office
The Secretary of the Interior appointed Addison C. Getchell of Boston as a census office clerk. He formerly served as proofreader in the last census and was recommended for reappointment by Senator Hoar, several Massachusetts members of Congress, and Massachusetts Supreme Court justices. He will oversee printing and may become head of a division.
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Massachusetts
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Memorial proposed for Francis Scott Keyes grave
Maryland division of the Sons of Veterans proposed erecting a memorial over the grave of Francis Scott Keyes author of the Star Spangled Banner A committee was appointed to prepare the memorial. The grave is at Frederick Maryland.
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Maryland Division of the Sons of Veterans
Frederick
Boston Post Office to Add Clerks and Raise Salaries
The Boston post office will gain more clerks in city delivery and mailing divisions after the first assistant postmaster general advises Postmaster Corse. Inspectors endorse a salary rise totaling about $10,000 with reductions limited to odd amounts like $640 and $720. most salaries move to hundreds of dollars.
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Late Appointments Bring Three Federal Posts Shifts
The President named Asa Mathews of Illinois as first comptroller of the Treasury replacing M. J. Durham who resigned. Mathews, former Speaker of the Illinois House, also served as a wartime colonel and later as Peoria district internal revenue collector. Frank C. Loveland is named pension agent in New York City succeeding Franz Sigel. George Abbott becomes postmaster of East Douglass Massachusetts and A. P. Perry of Glenwood, Massachusetts.
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Mathews
Illois House of Representatives
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Peoria
Frank C. Loveland
New York City
Franz Sigel
George Abbott
East Douglass
Mass
A. P. Perry
Glenwood
Samoan natives quiet as peace efforts unfold
Dr. Knappe arrives in Sydney from Samoa carrying reports through April 30. Tamasesse demands recognition as king before peace. Admiral Kimberly urges peace via proclamation. Rockton to carry 450 sailors to San Francisco, eighties remain with Kimberly at Apia. Nipsic gains a new rudder for Auckland voyage. German consul Steubel arrives at Apia.
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Death of Bridget Nolan in Dudley Street household
Bridget Nolan 60 of Macroom Ireland entered the Taylor-Hart home as a domestic twenty five years ago and had been cared for there the last two years. Dr Hastings cites heart failure as the painless, peaceful cause. Funeral to be held today from St Patrick's Church Dudley Street.
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Moffat
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Palmer
Weatfield
N.J
Cyrus Palmer
San Francisco
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William L. Raynes
Ready
Brighton
William Ready
Sullivan
Chelsea
Mary
Simon Sullivan
Washington
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Tuskegee
Ala
Massachusetts General Hospital
Walker
Chicago, IL
Ellinor D Walker
Boston
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Thomas R. Mavor
Revere
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Boston Post
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Elegant Cafe at Hotel Flower Opens in Boston
The Elegant Cafe at Hotel Flower, corner of Columbus avenue and Holyoke street, offers alacarte and a superior table d hote. Open 7 a.m. to midnight, it attracts diners seeking first class meals with attentive service led by manager E F Marden.
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Charleston Completes Trial Run Off Santa Barbara
The U S cruiser Charleston arrived at Santa Barbara after a challenging trial voyage from San Francisco. Officials noted a steady average speed near eleven knots during peak power and a four hour test with engines running smoothly and no heat issues. A final decision on the four hour power test timing was expected.
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Miles warns Pacific coast defenses are weak at San Francisco
General Nelson A. Miles told a Senate panel in San Francisco that the Pacific coast including Puget Sound and the Columbia River lacks effective defenses. He estimated 25 million dollars could harden coast fortifications and warned Britain would keep Vancouver Island as a key Pacific stronghold.
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Improvements Urged for Fulton Street Paving and Access
Report details rapid grow of fruit and produce trade on Fulton Street, causing crowded conditions and blocked routes via Blackstone and Clinton. Proposals include widening Clinton from Fulton to Commercial, extending Fulton to North Market, and paving Fulton with granite blocks after a petition signed by Fulton Street merchants.
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Excursion from Boston to Fort Payne and Denison May 18
Announcement by W. P. Rice invites readers to join an excursion leaving Boston at 2 p.m. May 18 for Fort Payne Alabama Indian Territory and Denison Texas. Those seeking visits and investments in the region should contact Mr. Rice at the Quincy House Boston.
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Market Firm Early but Atchison Weakens the Day
The New York market opened fairly firm but weakness in Atchison caused irregular trading. Boston followed with a generally weak tone led by Atchison. News centered on Atchison affairs and speculation about new board members including Sam Spencer and Thomas Barings entry.
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Bar criticism over judge Aldrich delays court motions
To the Editor of the Post complains that Judge Aldrich twice shifted court sessions to hear extended arguments. On two Mondays he allowed long, anticipated arguments of one to two hours, delaying formal motions and wasting lawyers' time. The author believes the practice served counsel convenience but inconvenienced many bar members.
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Massachusetts
Middlesex
Abigail Je Boyd
Melrose
A. V. Lynde
Cambridge
Boston Post
Boston
George M. Brooks
Esquire
J. H. Tyler
Amusements listings show seven city theater acts
The note lists London Gaiety Burlesque at Hollis Street Theatre and multiple Boston venues offering varied shows. The schedule includes Our Boys at Boston Museum, Captain Swift at Park Theatre, Le Voyage en Suisse at Ors Theatre, Lydia Thompson Burlesque at Boston Theatre, Custer’s Last Fight at Cyclorama, McKenna’s Flirtation at Athenum, and Our Irish Visitors at Grand Opera House, with usual 7:45 or 8 pm start times.
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London
Boston Museum
Our Boys
Park Theatre
Captain “Swift
Eaning
Ors Theatre
Grand Opera House
Auction Schedule for Fruit and Autograph Items
A historical notice lists sale times for Fruit-Horatio Harris & Co at 12 m, Fruit-Snow & Co at 11 p.m, and Autograph Letters and Documents by C. F. Libbie & Co at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. These times indicate a structured auction day with multiple consignors.
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Fruit—Snow & Co
C. F. Libbie & Co
Marriages and Obituaries from Somerville to Chicago
Notices list multiple marriages in May across Somerville Arlington Jamaica Plain West Medford Boston Highlands and Roxbury with couples names and officiants. Included are numerous local obituaries with ages and brief death notices from Boston area towns and a couple of distant deaths in New Jersey and Illinois.
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Richard Baxter Grover
Eva Ingersoll
Nicholas Broughton, LE Baron
Bucknam
West Medford
H. C. de Long
Charles Stevens le Baron
Georgia Bucknam
Stoneham
Roger—Nason
Nelson B. Jones, Jr
Willington
H. F. Roger
Jennie E. Nason
Sheldon
This City
E. M. Taylor
John W. Starrett
Sarah E. Sheldon
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