Fatal Tank Explosion Kills Man at 45 Eliot Street
George Riley 25, agent for United States Calcium Light Company, died after a calcium light tank exploded in a rear second floor room at 45 Eliot Street yesterday noon. The blast shattered the ceiling and blew out windows, with Riley found among debris. He came from New York State and belonged to the Theatrical Mechanics' Association of Syracuse. His body was moved to Undertaker Jones's rooms as relatives were notified.
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Eliot Street
United States Calcium Light Company
George Riley
Riley
Jones
New York State
Theatrical Mechanics’ Association of
Syracuse
Burroughs Place
Hoboken
N. J
Noted centenarian Amos A. Parker dies at 101
Keene May 12 The Hon Amos A Parker of Fitzwilliam dies at his son's home this forenoon aged 101 years 7 months 4 days Colonel Parker was the oldest college graduate in the United States He earned a University of Vermont diploma in 1813 after early study at Appleton Academy New Ipswich NH He later edited the New Hampshire Statesman and served in numerous NH offices befriended Lafayette during his 1824 visit and was invited to France He remains noted for long public service in New Hampshire.
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Epping
N. H
Concord
New Hampshire Statesman
Lafayette
Parker
Morrill
Boston
New Hampshire
France
Governor Grants Fitzham Respite Amid Murder Conviction
Albany May 12 Governor Flower granted a respite for John Fitzham until May 29. Fitzham was convicted of murder and faced execution this week. Judge Lambert had stayed the execution until the motion for a new trial is decided, at the district attorney of Erie county's request to avoid resentence if the motion fails.
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Albany
Flower
John Fitzham
Fitzham
Lambert
Erie County
General Armstrong Dies At 56 In Hampton Institute Founding
General 8S Armstrong founder and superintendent of the Normal Institute at Hampton died last evening at age 56. Since the war he dedicated his life to manual training for young colored people and Indians. he once cared for as many as 1000 students. Born in Honolulu Hawaii to missionary parents.
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General Armstrong
Richmond
Armstrong
Normal Institute
Hampton
Honolulu
Hawaii
A New Peruvian Cabinet Formed in Lima
Lima reports a complete resignation of the Velarde-led ministry on May 12 and the formation of a new cabinet. Assigned posts include Chief and Foreign Jose Man Manuel Minuez, Home Pedro Jose Zavala, Justice Alfredo Gaston, War Nicanor R Tomocurcio, Finance Eugenie Maroue.
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Lima
Peru
General Velarde
Jose Manannao Minenez
Pedro Jose Zavala
Alfredo Gaston
Nicanor R, Tomocurcio
Eugenie Maroue
Warm weather sale offers thousands of suits at large discounts
A long awaited warm front prompts Continental to slash prices on spring and summer men’s and boys’ business suits. Stock of over 20 000 pieces, savings of 25 to 838 percent from early season figures. Limited space prevents listing all lots, but buyers urged to act this week to save.
Woollen Mills Suit Bargain From South Bend Outlet
Lot 1 features 200 strictly all wool Scotch stripe sack suits in medium color. Single breasted, regular sizes 34 to 42. Cloth by South Bend Woollen Mills of South Bend Indiana. Regular price 12 dollars in New England. Special bargain today.
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Bes
South Bend Woollen Mills
South Bend
Indiana
New England
All Wool Brown Scotch Plaid Cassimere Suits at Six Dollars
Offer touts 500 all wool suits from Columbia Woolen Mills in a Bannockburn pattern. Regular sizes available at a very low price of six dollars per suit, claiming durability and style comparable to regu lar twelve dollar suits.
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Columbia Woollen Mills
Bannockburn
Ten Dollar Suits and Watery Rebates From Riverside Mills
A newspaper ad announces a sale on suits at ten dollars each including double breasted English reefer style, all wool, from the shop. It also markets Riverside Mills Black Worsted Dress Suits at fifteen to sixteen dollars and stock suits reduced from twenty five dollars, plus 500 pairs of Sawyer Woollen Company Cassimere pantaloons.
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Riverside Mills
Sawyer Woollen Company
Woolen suit sale with discounted pricing
The advertisement offers 250 all wool suits in brown diagonal cheviot from Inwood Woollen Mills. Lot 3 lists price at 7 dollars per suit, five dollars below the assessed value, with the tailors’ cutaway sack coat in regular sizes and latest pattern.
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Inwood Woollen Mills
All Wool Double-Breasted Ace Suits at Bargain Prices
A newspaper sale notice announces all wool New England made suits offered at 8 dollars per suit with regular 12 dollar prices previously. Lot 4 features double-breasted Ace suits in the latest pattern aimed at young men, marketed as a stylish and durable summer option.
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New England
Trouble for Gas Board Over Brookline Price Petition
Gas commissioners heard closing arguments on Brookline gas price reduction petitions. Lawyers for the company argued economic management and voluntary reduction, while petitioners claimed the firm funds an unprofitable electric light plant. The case was taken under advisement.
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Gas Commissioners
Brookline Company
R. M. Morse, Jr
A. Cc. Burrage
8. P. Dresser
H. M. Cross
P. Cc. Chandler
Morsé
Dresser
Brighton
Brookline
Winchester Democrats to use Australian method for postmaster race
Winchester Democrats adopt a new process for selecting a postmaster candidate. A five member committee will receive nomination papers until May 23 requiring fifteen Democrat signatures. After nominations, ballots will be drawn and voting follows regular laws. Leading contenders include W. L. Tuck and George R. Brine.
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Winchester
P. W. Reardin
W. L. Tuck
George R. Brine
Schedule Delay for Boston and Albany Through Service
The Boston and Albany railroad announces that through train and car service set to begin May 14 will take effect May 28 due to a postponed timetable by connecting lines.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
Bargain Offer on 450 Suits for One Week
A retailer touts the most desirable fabric yet and announces a limited one week sale of 450 suits at an extraordinary low price. The deal highlights the line as a bargain for shoppers seeking quality at an affordable rate.
Bargain Suit Sale for Boys and Children at Reduced Price
A local department store advertises men and boys dress suits at 2.00 per pair with a limited weekly sale. The note highlights a single-breasted black worsted dress suit from Wanskuck Worsted Mills and urges early purchase before Saturday night. The promotion targets boys and children in the department.
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Wanskuck Worsted
Spring and Summer Suits Offered for Men and Boys
The advertisement promotes business and dress suits for men and boys in regular sizes 4 to 14 years. Suits discounted from 7 to 4 dollars with samples available. The line is claimed to be the most extensive in the New England States with fabrics described as desirable.
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New England
Hon Dorren C. Moore Dies in Nashua at 73
Ex Congress member Dorren C. Moore died at 1 10 p m after a two year paralysis illness in Nashua New Hampshire Born August 10 1838 he began as a journalist and rose to editor of the Nashua Daily Telegraph He served in the state legislature several terms as senator railroad commissioner and as a U S representative defeating E F Mann and later losing to W F Daniell
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Nashua
N. H
Philadelphia
Orren
Moore
New Hampton
Manchester
F. A. Moore
Wisconsin
Manchester American
Manchester Mirror
Hillsboro County
Weekly Telegraph
E. F. Mann
W. F. Daniell
Dearborn Confesses in West Newbury Fire Case
Haverhill May 12 Warren Dearborn confessed his role in the West Newbury fire that killed James L Addison and his son. Sheriff’s deputy Cronin took him from Newburyport. en route to Charlestown Dearborn admitted lying and said he was hired by Collins to commit the act. He confirmed Hubbell’s account and testified the plan was carried out as described.
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Haverhill
Warren Dearborn
West Newbury
James L. Addison
Newburyport
Cronin
Charlestown
Dearborn
Collins
Hubbell
Governor Russell Fishing at Sagamore with guests
Governor Russell Colonel Wheelwright and A H Wood arrived in Sagamore and are guests of John P Knowlton. They plan trout fishing tomorrow morning and will return to Boston on the evening train.
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Sandwich
Governor Russell
Colonel Wheelwright
A. H. Wood
Sagamore
John P. Knowlton
Boston
Alliance Meeting Address At Bromfield Street Church
The Evangelical Alliance will meet at Bromfield Street M. E. Church on Monday May 15 at 10 am. Rev Howard Osgood D D of Rochester Theological Seminary will speak on The Higher Criticism The Relation of the Present to the Coming Criticism of the Old Testament. The session is open to the public.
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The
Evangelical Alliance
Bromfield Street M. E
Howard Osgood
Rochester Theological Seminary
Church Row Continues Before Judge Burke
The trial over church trouble at the Reformed Catholic Mission continued with Rev. Lanbourne describing Brewer's assault on Ringrose. Brewer testified for the defense saying Ringrose had been expelled and ringrose tried to enter the vestry, tripping over a settee as he fell. Closing arguments followed and the judge took the matter under advisement.
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Burke
Lanbourne
Brother Brewer
Mr. Ringrose
Brewer
Witness
Ringrose
One Britisher's Views on Local Option and Home Rule
William Wright of Scotland and partner John Barry Osterle, visiting Brockton, discusses liquor local option and Mass style control. He predicts British Isles impracticability of local option and supports Gladstone's Home Rule bill as just to Ireland, foreseeing revived industries. Wright plans to return to Scotland after Chicago visit.
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Brockton
William Wright
Scotland
John Barry
Osterle
Massachusetts
British Isles
Wright
Wexford
Ireland
House of Commons
Gladstone
Chicago
Supreme Court sanctions new election in South Kingston
Rhode Island reporting that the Supreme Court has ruled for the Democrats in the South Kingston contested election, ordering a new vote. With 53 lawmakers each in the Legislature and new contests for South Kingston and North Smithfield, whichever party wins the elections will control the State next year.
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Providence
R. I
Supreme Court
South Kingston
North Smithfield
Blake in Danger Off Isle aux Soldats Near Quebec
News from Montreal reports the British steamer Blake ashore at Isle aux Soldats ten miles above Quebec on rocks. She refused a local pilot when leaving Montreal and carried men presumed to know river navigation. Damage to hull likely.
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Montreal
Blake
Isle Aux Soldates
Quebec
New College of Physicians and Surgeons Names Officers
The recently elected board at 188 Boylston street names President Edward Avery and officers including Secretary Julius M. Swain Treasurer Owen A. Galvin. Trustees include Governor William E. Russell and several others. The board meets today likely to discuss changes to the medical faculty and a new college building is anticipated.
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The
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Boylston Street
Edward Avery
Julius M. Swain
Owen A. Galvin
William E. Russell
George M. Hobbs
John H. Watson
Anna M. Dorr- Bryant
M.D
John Haskell Butler
Alexander H. Rice
John B. Fitzpatrick
John PD. Long
Jacob Hecht
Eugene Shurt
Mayor William H. Boardman of Calais Dies
Calais May 12 The Hon William H Boardman a leading citizen died this evening at age 7 after a brief illness He was born in Newburyport came to Calais in youth and entered business He served as treasurer and manager of a log driving company for 25 or 30 years and was mayor from 1878 to present having been re elected five times He leaves a wife a daughter and four sons.
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Calais
William H. Boardman
Newburyport
Grist Mill Fire Destroys Creighton’s Mill at Thomaston
A blaze last night at 11 o clock destroyed the grist mill of J. A. Creighton & Co. in Thomaston Maine. The engine and machinery were ruined and corn and grain damaged. Loss estimated at 4000 to 5000 dollars with no insurance. Cause unknown.
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Maine
Thomaston
J. A. Creighton & Co
Visitors Day at Lasell Seminary Gymnasium
Visitors attend closing exercises at Lasell Seminary Gymnasium Auburndale scheduled for 2 30 p m.
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Lasell
Lasell Seminary
Auburndale
Annual Parade of the Boston School Regiment on the Common
Boston marks its annual school parade with the Boston Latin and English High battalions leading a blue clad march through Montgomery to the Common. Local officials greet the regiment at City Hall and the State House as Governor Russell reviews the troops. The event ends with a brigade drill and a march up Beacon Street to Yankee Doodle.
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Boston
Boston Common
Montgomery Street
Hobart Moore
Montgomery and
Tremont
Mall
High
Congress
Milk
Broad
State
Washington
School
Beacon Streets
T. L. Robinson
Boston Latin School
Baldwin
Boston Latin
English High
Highlands
State Street
City Hall
Matthews
Lee
Board of Aldermen
Barry
Common Council
State House
Russell
Dalton
Tom
Harry
Behring Sea tribunal hears British case heatedly
Sir Charles Russell continues as British counsel in the Behring Sea arbitration. He says forged interpellations removed from the American case leave no rights derived from Russia. American Agent Foster explains documents were unshown until the US case was prepared and later withdrawn. The exchange grows acrid with heat and temper unseen since proceedings began.
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Paris
Sir Charles Russell
Behring Sea Tribunal of Arbitrations
Russia
John W. Foster
E. J. Phelps
Country Week reports aid by YM C A to vacationing families
The eighteenth annual Country Week report by the YMCA shows since 1875 35 908 people sent to the country for about twelve and a half days. The past year lists 3186 reasons sent to support the effort. Donations are urged to William H Baldwin president YMCA Union 48 Boylston Street Boston marked For The Country Week.
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Young Men’s Christian Union
William H. Baldwin
B. Y. M. C. Union
Boylston Street
Boston
Boston Church Events Mark 25th Mission Anniversary
Community notices list Boston area churches hosting services, lectures, and vesper events with speakers like Rev. Younkin Rev. Lansing Rev. Bradlee and Fulton. Featured concerts and parlor gatherings include choirs, solos, and organ pieces at Park Street Church Christ Church Shawmut and more.
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Oak Hall
Brocatelle
CE. Osgood & Co
Washington St
Temple Place
the First Credit House
J. Brodie
the American Tool & Machine CO
Kingston St
Prise Rangers
General Machinery
C . Staats
Daudelin School of Music
Jennie Corea
Jessie M. Downer
Wulf Fries
Ries
Beethoven
Spohr
Glarinet
Staats
Leech
E. O. Leech
Mint
New York
Wall Street
Hepburn
Clearing House
Clearing House Committee
New York Depot
Canal Et
Patterson
Francis H. Weeks
William Street
Weeks
Jacob Astor
Cecil B. Griffiths
Atlantic Trust Company
Cuba
Berlin
Continental Clothing House
Washington and Boylston Sts
GAS Board
Halifax
Esperance
Richards
Magdalen Islands
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Hon
C. Moore
Governor Russell Fishing
Rhode Island
the Country Week
Boston North End
Park Street
Jonathan A. Lane
Mt. Hope
Younkin
I. L. Lansing
Beacon Street
Longwood
Caleb D. Bradlee
Fulton
People's Church
Columbus Avenue
Justin D. Fulton
Rome
Abraham Linecoln
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Frank Haven Hinman
Carlyle Harris
Christ
God
Shawmut Congregational Church
Harvard
Washburn Credit CO
Jordan, Marsh & Co
F. Washburn
Manacer
King of Credit
Carey's
Washington Street
Broadway
C Street
South
Squires
Logue
Sidney Squires & Co
Boston, Mass
Pleasant St
DR. Schenck
Schenck
J. H. Schenck
N. A. Thompson & CO
Congress St
Cor
Dorchester Ave
Swett St
E. Chester Park
Roxbury
NEW England Mutual
Post Office Square
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred DP. Foster
G. F. Trull
Turner
Agpt. San
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