British Desertions Strain Halifax Naval Patrols
In Halifax on May 12 two 18 and 19 year old youths were caught attempting to desert aboard the steamer bound for an American port. They were stripped and given lashes by naval authorities after an inquiry, each receiving twelve or twenty four lashes. Military police pockets £3 rewards each for the capture. The youths aimed to enlist in the United States Navy after reading Halifax ads.
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United States Marine Corps
Buffalo Grain Shovellers Accept Connors Proposal
In Buffalo on May 12 a large meeting of grain shovellers voted to accept William J. Connors proposal through the Lake Carriers Association and to await binding agreement by a twelve member committee. Bishop Quigley will appoint a general inspector and labor leaders urge a satisfactory return to work Monday morning.
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Buffalo
N. Y
St. Bridges Hall
William J. Connors
Lake Carriers’ Association
Bishop Quigley
Patrick Cronin
O’connell
Daniel J. Keefe
Quigley
Rowland B. Mahany
Father Cronin
Keefe
Democrats to attack big trusts in convention plank
Samuel B. Cook predicts the Democratic platform will strike hard at anti trust and anti imperialism while criticizing big industrial combinations fostered under McKinley. Expansion and free silver are expected targets as the party reshapes its national stance.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
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Democratic Ways and Means Committee
Cook
Stone
McKinley
Adams Moves On Daly After Midnight Visit to Saloons
New police commissioner Harry Adams toured town then visited John Daly's saloon near City Hall. Adams ordered closing hour enforcement, prompting officers to explain rules. Daly was refused license payment as a 15 day grace period nears expiry, with license status to be decided Monday.
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Captain Foster
State Auditor Kimball Announces Re Election Candidacy
Fitchburg May 12 State Auditor General J W Kimball of this city issues a card stating he will be a candidate for auditor of accounts at the next Republican State convention He asks supporters to back his re election and notes circulating reports of his retirement are unfounded The letter is signed John W Kimball
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Dair
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Dreyfus to Face New Trial in Paris This June
Paris May 12 Dreyfus is to be given another trial before a new tribunal and his ultimate release is expected. Ten Republican Guard members and four gendarmes left St Nazaire to escort the Lafayette bringing Dreyfus to France, expected by the end of June. The Figaro cites evidence in favor of innocence and notes police deposition details before the United Chamber.
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Republican Guard
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France
The
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Court of Cassation
Borcereau
Siies
M. Lepine
Police
United Chamber of the Courts
General Mercier
Chinatown to Move as Harrison Avenue Rents Rise
Reports say rising rents tied to the new Union Station will force Chinatown storekeepers to relocate. A Pacific Restaurant on Washington Street near Dover is set to open, while rumors place a Chinese theatre and hotel nearby. The Queen of Chinatown laments displacement as leases expire and tenants seek new quarters in Fall River and Haverhill.
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Union Station
South End
S30ston
Washington Street
Dover
Gay's Hotel
Pacific Restaurant
Chin Company
Gay's
Southern
Chinatown
Essex
Beach Streets
Fall River
Haverhill
Lowell
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Oor
Nenes
Post
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Beng
Five-Year Term for Knife Assault in Superior Court
Charles Martin jailed for a term of not less than five nor more than eight years after a Superior Court verdict convicting him of assault with intent to murder against three men in a barroom clash on March 28. He was also found guilty of malicious injury to property. John Foley received six months for assault and battery. Joseph Schneider was acquitted on break ing and entering.
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Charles Martin
Gaskill
Superior Court
Martin
William LeClair
Thomas H. Kane
John Foley
Joseph Schneider
Detchon's Anti Diuretic Promoted by The Gro Goodwin Co
An advertisement touts Detchon's Anti Diuretic as a cure for bedwetting in children and adults. It claims the product halts incontinence immediately and is sold by The Gro Goodwin Co in Boston.
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Goodwin CO
Lbostou
Chinese tenants fill vacant Oxford court as move rumors swirl
Empty shops fill Oxford court on Harrison avenue as Chinese tenants resist relocation amid plans for a general cleaning of the area. The Royal Chinese Restaurant cites fifteen thousand dollars spent on fittings and hints at a long stay, while South End residents pledge to petition against new Chinese storefronts.
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Harrison Avenue
Oxford Court
Chinatown
South End
Briggs to be ordained at New York pro-cathedral
Bishop Potter announced the ordination of Rev. Dr Briggs and Rev. Charles H Snedeker for May 14 at the pro-cathedral on Staunton Street New York. Sermon by Rev. Dr George William Douglas with presentations by Rev. Dr Cornelius B Smith and Rev. Dr George Francis Nelson.
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Potter
Dr Briggs
Charles H. Snedeker
Staunton Street
George William Douglas
Cornelius B. Smith
Briggs
George Francis Nelson
Snedeker
Custody Scrimmage Ends With Child Sent to Cambridge Home
In a tense divorce session in the Temple of Justice, Josie Williams, a curly haired seven year old, clung to her mother as a father tried to take her. After a near-battle in the corridor, Judge Fessenden ordered the child sent to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children on Austin Street in Cambridge while custody details are settled.
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Temple of Justice
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Austin Street
Cambridge
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Mamma
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Mildred Williams
Josephine
McKim
Maynard
Josie
Fessenden
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Mann
A Charming Entertainment at Jacob Leeper Hall
An entertaining program presented last evening at Jacob Leeper Hall under Professor Malvina Burnett of the oratorical department. Participants included Joan Edwin Lacount Daniel O Connell James Monroe Gage James Putman Shark James Proctor Knott Raymond Gilmore Clapp and George F Bray with Miss Idith Abbott Fogey delivering an oration. A notable scene from Henry VIII featured Miss Ladee I Hanley and cast including David Wheeler Thomas Woley Dan iel Worchester Campenurs WT D Woodward and Queen Katherine with Miss Anne Sears and Miss Anna May Larkins. Helen Frost Bean of Cambridge sang as soloist and others such as Miligabeth Palmer Eicel Foster Bourne James Davis George Currier and W Fay Look performed.
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Malvina Burnett
Joan Edwin Lacount
Daniel O'Connell
James Monroe Gage
James Putman Shark
Uluth
James Proctor Knott
Raymond Gilmore Clapp
George F. Bray
Idith Abbott Fogey
Jeanne D'Arc
Henry VIII
Ladee I. Hanley
Burgard
Katherine
David Wheeler Thomas Woley
Daniel Worchester Campenurs
D. Woodward
Iatherine
Harvard Wins Annual Harvard Yale Debate in Sanders Theatre
Harvard defeated Yale in a closely fought debate on the question of electing United States Senators by popular vote. Judges praised Harvard speakers Bolling Keith and Parke for clarity and force, while Yale's Clark and Lord offered strong rebuttals. The win caps a strong year for Harvard debating and college spirit with celebrations at Sanders Theatre and a post debate dinner at the Colonial Club.
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United States
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Yales
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Parke
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Lord
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Rumsey
New York City
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Starvard
Raynal Cawthorne Bolling
Springfield
Joan Hull Keith
Walshville
Ilk
Raymond Tasker Parke
Lynn
Mass
Thornton Stanwood Alexander
Whaie Soakers
Edward Baldwin Boise
Grand Ripide
Mich
John Kirkland Clark
Franklin Atchinson Lord
Law
Moorhead
Man
Walter Duncan Makeneuce
Gloucester
Colonial Club
Youthful Love Thoughts Stirred by Proposals
In spring a young man dreams of love while a woman recalls multiple engagements. The Chicago Post notes she doubts men’s thoughts are fleeting and urges a more serious resolve.
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Chicago Post
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