Women Suffrage Meeting at Park Street Church
Amy Robsart reports the New England Woman Suffrage Association annual gathering led by Julia Ward Howe with Laura Ormiston Chant as speaker. Attendees included women ushers. funds were urged for membership and a six-woman finance committee processed contributions while Chant urged universal suffrage and noted English progress. The event closed with a doxology as the audience sang together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ward Howe
Park Street
New England Woman Suffrage Association
Mrs. Howe
Laura Ormiston Chant
Wendell Phillips Stafford
Vermont
Boston
Petersburg
Antietam
Commonwealth
Tennyson
Lacey Stone
Finance Committee
Mrs. Chant
New England
England
Cambridge
Lucy Stone
Victoria
Massachusetts
Amy Robsart
White Elevated Road Promoter Fights Legislature Bid
Mr. Reynolds T. White, promoter of the White elevated railroad, claims his bill was smothered by the rapid transit committee. Frederick Bliss says the White bill is practical and fair, with a private company to build and fares capped at five cents. White seeks a hearing before the finance committee and threatens Gov ernor intervention if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds T. White
West End
Frederick Bliss
White
Bliss
Eben Shaw
Finance Committee
House
East Boston Exhibition at Webster Hall Under Prof Corey
The Battles Athletic Association of East Boston staged a fine exhibition last night in Webster Hall directed by Professor William H. Corey. Members performed club swinging heavy dumb-bells high kicking jumping parallel bars pyramids tumbling and races with forty five participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battles Athletic Association of
East Boston
Webster Hall
William H. Corey
Oscar Mathers
Kelly and
Boudreau
War Election Totals by Ward 16 to 25 At Large
Lists of candidates for all wards 16 through 25 at large. Includes names such as James Donovan David Barry John Leahon John Murphy I. J. Callahan and many others across Ward 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 with multiple entries per ward and bolters in Ward 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donovan
David F. Barry
John W. Leahon
John L. Murphy
I. J. Callahan
John Fr. Clark
John J. Bowen
E. V. Fitzgerald
John Slattery
Andrew M. Lanigan
Richard J. Mayes
Wiliam Bingham
John I. Flynn
Thomas Butler
James H. Doyle
Nicholas J. Quinn
Michael J. Marker
William B. Kennedy
Denis TH. Mahony
Jacob M. Spitz
Willian J. Breslin
J. McCormick
James BE. Stewart
Edward Murphy
H. W. Harrington
J. W. O'Mealey
W. T. Flanagan
William J. Dolan
Joseph M. Harrington
Thomas F. Ryan
George O. Whittaker
George W. Dowd
Thomas F. Dolan
Joseph J. Howard
Employment offices aid workers over private agencies
A letter to the editor argues wage-earner extortion by private employment agencies harms the public. It cites Paris and Ohio free intelligence offices run by government and municipalities, showing sizable annual savings in cities with multiple offices and noting private agencies lose business. It recalls Wendell Phillips on using public spaces for workers and calls May 10 civicins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ohio
Wendell Phillips
Old South Meeting House
CIVIS
Presidential Appointments Include Postmaster General Aide
The president announced five nominations today. Frank H. Jones of Illinois to be first assistant postmaster general. Stephen P. Condon of Tennessee to be marshal for the eastern district of Tennessee. Edward C. Russell of Oregon to be merchandise appraiser for the district of Willa mette in Oregon and Washington. Erastus D. Fenner of Louisiana to be special examiner of drugs in New Orleans. Edwin Myers Gilkeson of West Virginia to be collector of internal revenue for the district of West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank H. Jones
Illinois
Stephen P. Condon
Tennessee
United States
Edward C. Russell
Oregon
Willamette
Erastus D. Fenner
Louisiana
New Orleans
Edwin Myers Gilkeson
West Virginia
Internal Revenue
District of
Sadie Furbutt Dies After Fire Set To Clothes
In Dover New Hampshire Miss Sadie J Furbutt 36 from East Rochester who was de mented set fire to her clothes yesterday afternoon and died last night from burns reported by local authorities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Sadie J. Furbutt
East Rochester
Mrs Thomas Roach Dies in Dover Aged 105
Dover New Hampshire May 10 Mrs Thomas Roach died here this afternoon at age 105 years 8 months. Born in New Market County Cork Ireland she came to the United States twenty five years ago and has lived with her daughter since.
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Dover
N. H
Thomas Roach
Newmarket
County Cork
Ireland
Angier
Newport
R. I
Anne Hurd
Calvin Anger
Thomas Alley
Boston
Mass
Barry
Thomas Barry
Richard J
Henry A. Barry
Mt. Pleasant Avenue
St. Cecilia’s Church
Back Bay
Brooklyn
James S
Henry F
Jeanie L. Noyes
Noyes
Majorie
Henry J
Stetson
South
George M. Stetson
Vessel Lions: Fire Envelops Schooner Jonathan Cone
The schooner Jonathan Cone from Haverhill Massachusetts bound to New York with lime cargo is docked at Vineyard Haven harbor after catching fire. The ship has been sealed to smother flames.
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Vineyard Haven
Jonathan Cone
Haverhill
Mass
Sherman
Rockland
New York
Yale Crew Reaches New Haven for Morning Practice
Bob Cook of the Yale crew arrived from Philadelphia and immediately gathered the Yale oarsmen for a harbor practice session this morning. The same workout will be repeated this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Bob Cook
Yale
Philadelphia
Phillips Andover Beats Thomson Houston 6 to 5 in Thrilling Contest
Phillips Andover Academy defeated Thomson Houston 6 to 5 this afternoon in a tight ball game. The teams traded runs in a competitive matchup highlighting strong pitching and timely hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Phillips Andover Academy
Thomson- Houston
Vermont Building Dedicated in Chicago with Governors and Officials
In Chicago on May 10 a Vermont building was dedicated at noon in the presence of Governor Fuller and numerous Vermont ex-governors and officials. The ceremony featured Vermont music, prayer, and speeches, with the structure designed by Jarvis Hunt, floored with Rutland marble and swanton tile, and overlooking the lake.
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Chicago
Vermont
Green Mountain
Dillingham
Farnham
Pingree
Stranahan
Woodbury
Brownell
Dublin
Fish, Foster and Grout
Field
Goulding
Ames I. Martin
Vermont Press Association
Sons of Vermont
James I. Martin
State Committee
Davis
Fuller
Jarvis Hunt
Swanton
Enore
Possible successor to Caprivi emerges in German politics
Revolt in the Reichstag against William II’s army bill weakens Chancellor von Caprivi. Count Botho von Eulenburg, born 1831, is viewed as likely successor. Former Prussian interior minister, he oversaw anti socialist policy and anti-Semitic moves, and later led Nassau Cassel government before returning as interior minister in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichstag
Kaiser William
von Caprivi
Bismarck
Count Botho von Eulenburg
von Eulenburg
Count von Eulenburg
Interior
Junior
Prince Bismarck
Nary Snub
esse-Nassau
Cassel
Ernst Ludwig Herrfurth
Pension Fraud Probe Targets Norfolk Attorney
The Pension Department probes a Norfolk attorney W R Drewry accused of filing false pension declarations. About 166 claims granted with arrears, many from illiterate applicants. investigations led by A D Albert in the southern district. Court in Norfolk to hear cases next Monday and possible prosecutions follow. total believed to exceed 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pension Department
Norfolk
W. R. Drewry
Noble
Drewry
A. D. Albert
United States Court
Queen Victoria Opens British Imperial Institute in London
Queen Victoria presided at the Imperial Institute opening in London, her last public appearance, riding in a six-carriage procession with Princesses Christian and Beatrice. Royal retinue included Life Guards officers and detachments from Indian, Canadian, and Australian troops. She appeared in a black satin gown and lace cape, beaming amid cheering crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Imperial Institute
Victoria
Queen Victoria
Christian
Beatrice
Life Guards
Buckingham Palace
Institute
Almy Nearing Execution as Officials Observe
Concord New Hampshire May 10 Sheriff Hurlbutt with Governor and council and Secretary of State visited the state prison for an inspection of execution plans for Almy. Almy appeared well and had calmed after death watch. Sheriff said Almy weakens and will break before the scaffold. General Hurlbutt filed a Supreme Court answer in quo warranto case, ensuring his and the sheriff’s continued terms and Almy’s pending hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Hurlbutt
Grafton County
Almy
Aly
Plymouth
Supreme Court
Brigham
Lisbon
Reconstructed First Methodist Church Dedicated in Haverhill
The rebuilt First Methodist Church in Haverhill was formally dedicated with services led by Rev. George W. Morris and Rev. Himary J. Haynes. A total of 810 was pledged to cover reconstruction debt, including a 500 check from Mrs. Levi Taylor. The new organ and modern appointments enhance the handsome downtown edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
First Methodist Church
Hitler
George W. Morris
Dover
N. H
Levi Taylor
Himary J. Haynes
The
People’s Church
Boston
Chester Cup at Chester Meeting Won by Dare Devil
On May 10 in London the second day of the Chester race meeting featured the Chester cup for 700 sovereigns. Dare Devil won with Red Eagle finishing second and Ragimunde third.
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London
Chester
Dare Devil
Red Eagle
Ragimunde
Wenham Celebrates 250th Anniversary With Town Events
Wenham marks its 250th incorporation with a 1 PM church gathering featuring B A Morgan welcome, a Salem Cadet Orchestra performance, and an original poem by Mrs. Walter Wedger. Assistant District Attorney Alden P. White delivers the principal address on three local classes, minister squire and yeoman, citing Rev. Joseph Gerrish, Daniel Kilham, and a generational figure. Dinner at Town Hall follows with toastmaster Richard E. Dodge and hearings on Wenham’s history and people, including Whittier and the Wenham clergy and schools.
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Wenham
B. A. Morgan
Salem
Walter Wedger
Robert F. Dodge
Alden P. White
England
Richard E. Dodge
N. P. Perkins
Rantoul
Annie L. Prince Read Whittier
Henry L. Eaton
A. P. Putnam
Robert T. Dodge
George KE. Norris
A. D. Gorham
Frank N. Dodge
Ivane F. Porter
Littleton
Walpole as a Summer Residence Near Boston
A promotional piece urges Walpole Massachusetts as an ideal summer retreat for city families. It highlights its proximity to Boston, 19 miles away with express service, 34 daily trains, highland scenery, healthy climate, and active business community. The Walpole Business and Improvement Association offers property information and listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walpole
Boston
Massachusetts Bay
The
Sound
Walpole Business and Improvement Association
Mass
Drumlins Explained by Professor Barton at Chauncey Hall
Professor George H. Barton lectured at Chauncey Hall School on drumlins a type of hill formed by glacial debris. He described their origin from a thick ice sheet over Massachusetts and noted his study aims to map the state's 1500 drumlins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Barton
Chauncey Hall School
Massachusetts
Newton Wedding Ties Coffin and Elms in Unitarian Ceremony
Miss Anna Balch Coffin daughter of George R. Coffin of Auburndale and Edward Everett Elms of Newton wed at the First Unitarian Church West Newton at eight last evening. Rev Julian C. Jaynes officiated the ceremony with Coffin as bride’s escort and Eben H. Ellison as best man. Laura S. Coffin was maid of honor and ushers included Coffin and Elms brothers. bridesmaids were Amy W. Field and Florence G. Elms. The couple left for a tour and will reside in Newton on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Anna Balch Coffin
George R. Coffin
Auburndale
Edward Everett Elms
First Unitarian Church
West Newton
Julian C. Jaynes
Eben H. Ellison
Laura S. Coffin
Frederick S. Coffin
Winthrop Coffin
Harry R. Coffin
James C. Elms, Jr
Franklin M. Elms
Horace H. Soule
Amy W. Field
Florence G. Elms
Mrs. Elms
City Real Estate Trust Co Foreclosure and Rents Notice
The City Real Estate Trust Co reports paid in capital of 600000 dollars. Western mortgages collected or foreclosed and Western real estate rented and sold. Charges reasonable. Call or write for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
City Real Estate Trust Co
Trust Company of America Investment Bonds
Medical Claim From Cigar Maker Led To Cure
A cigar maker named Lama suffered severe skin eruptions covering his legs and body with swollen eyes and neck. He tried various doctors, was told different diagnoses, and finally credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with a life saving improvement after using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Hood
Neglect Case Exposes Distressed Dorchester Family
Officer Sweeney found Patrick Norton 109 Freeport street living with a wife, two grown sons, and two daughters aged 13 and 15 in extreme destitution. The children, filthy and emaciated with ulcerated sores, had little clothing and no food. All furniture except an old mattress and two chairs had been sold. The children were sent to the Chardon Street Home and await the District Court session next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Dorchester
Sweeney
Station 11
Patrick Norton
Freeport Street
Norton
District Court
Chardon Street
Dangerous Pneumonia Rise Tied to Grip Says Health Board
The Board of Health warns New York City faces record pneumonia deaths linked to grip as spring comes. Dr. John T. Nagle cites weakened vitality and urges blood warmth, noting whiskey as a purer stimulant option, touting Duffy's Pure Malt as a life-saving remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
John T. Nagle
Registrar of Vital Statistics
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