Knowlton Hearing Probes Lowell Council Deadlock Over Writ
Attorney General Knowlton heard arguments on Mayor Courtney petitioning for a mandamus to compel Republican Common Council members to attend meetings. The council is split evenly between Republicans and Democrats, leaving no quorum and empty city finances. The dispute centers on Sullivan’s disputed presidency and alleged fraud, with court action pending a Supreme Court decision and potential jury ruling on Sullivan’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Knowlton
Courtney
Common Council
Johns. Sullivan
Sullivan
Str. Sullivan
Superior Court
Mr. Sullivan
F. W. Qua
Horgan
Qua
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
Board of Aldermen
Emowlton
Quay
Hogan
Bullivan
Council
Board of Aldermen and
Neag Qua
Finance
Sullivan matter potential May 21 ruling and city vote
Mayor Courtney cited a probable May 21 decision in the Sullivan case and explained twelve Republicans stayed away to oust two office holders rather than conduct city business. Attorney General Knowlton favored calling both branches and weighed the possible effects of a damus and party fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney
Sullivan
Knowlton
Change in Cuban insurgent support alarms Spain in Cuba
From Santiago dated May 6 reports a shift in the white population toward the insurgents, alarming the Spanish government. Spain debates calling up ex-soldiers in Cuba, risking defections. Guan tanamo fears Maceo and a potential siege while Salcedo heads there. Maceo Marti Gomez plan meetings at Sabana Baraqua precede Gomez’s Puerto Principe move. Campos aims a northern military line Manzanillo Gibara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Santiago
Cuba
Guantanamo
Antonio Maceo
Jose Maceo
Salcedo
Maceo
Marti
Gomez
Sabana Baraqua
Martinez Campos
Puerto Principe
Campos
Manzanillo
Gibara
Pharmacy Fair Draws Veterans and State Association Guests
A Boston veterans unit of one hundred visits the Pharmacy Fair with visitors from New Bedford Plymouth and Middleboro. The Massachusetts State Pharmaceutical Association holds its fourteenth annual convention at Cotillon Hall with a 2:30 p.m. opening led by President F M Harris. Professor James F Babcock lectures on photography in the evening as children from Tyler Street Day Nursery are cared for and a luncheon is served. Dr Mary E Green of Charlotte Michigan opens a lecture series on Good Values and Mrs Mary Sargent Hopkins talks on the Bicycle and Women with bicycle clubs attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Fusiliers
New Bedford
Plymouth
Middleboro
Massachusetts State Pharmaceutical Association
Cotillon Hall
F. M. Harris
Worcester
James F. Babcock
Tyler Street Day Nursery
L. P. Pingree
William P. Kehew
Hayes
Burnham
Mary E. Green
Charlotte
Mich
The
Household Economic Association
Mary Sargent Hopkins
Changes at Boston Custom House prompt staff reshuffle
Collector Warren made several changes at the Boston Custom House yesterday morning. Clerks Oscar E. Doolittle and George W. Marsh were dismissed after an earlier altercation. Cyrus H. Cook of Concord and Charles A. Hobart of Quincy were appointed from the civil service list to fill their places. M. J. Kelley was transferred, with new clerks and messengers named at the appraiser's stores. Harvey E. Raymond and Thomas H. Welch received promotions and appointments to related roles to handle rising cigar and tobacco imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Boston Custom House
Oscar E. Doolittle
George W. Marsh
Cyrus H. Cook
Concord
Charles A. Hobart
Quincy
Civil Service
M. J. Kelley
Rideout
Harvey E. Raymond
Thomas H. Welch
Kelley
Thomas H. Carey
Nova Scotia Justice Joins Bench for Brief Visit
Justice Henry of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia sat beside Judge Fessenden in the Superior Criminal Court during a brief stay. He toured the courthouse with a court attache and was invited to sit on the bench. Justice Henry has long held Queen's counsel status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Henry
Supreme Court of
Nova Scotia
Judge Fessenden
Superior Criminal Court
Court House
Fessenden
Henry
Five youths arrested for liquor store burglary in city
Officers from Station 8 detained five 12 to 14 year old boys for breaking and entering Jeremiah McNamara’s liquor store at 165 Court Street on Sunday night and stealing cigars and whiskey valued at $12.60. Suspects are Joseph F. Mullen of 2% Auburn Street, John Doherty of 1 Lovett Place, John E. Morrison of 3 Farwell Avenue, James S. Mulvey of 14 Milton Street, and Edward Dunning of & Brighton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah McNamara
Court Street
Joseph F. Mullen
Auburn Street
John Doherty
Lovett Place
John E. Morrison
Farwell Avenue
James S. Mulvey
Milton Street
Edward Dunning
Brighton Street
Junior A. P. A. Organized Under Supreme Council
The Supreme Council of the A P A closes its session and forms the Junior A P A to operate under U S leadership with reach into Canada and England. Members aged 14 to 18 become eligible. A national political board will be appointed by State councils, with a five member committee to meet in Washington on December 10, 1895 to plan the 1896 campaign and handle A P A legislation before Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Supreme Council of the
United States
Canada
England
Traynor
Council of Patriotic Organizations
Washington
Congress
Rejane Comedy-Drama Delights New York Audiences
A lively New York production received enthusiastic notices last evening. The cast includes Ralph Stuart Harry Beresford L Duane Joe Dailey John J Collins Tessie Deagle Emma Dunn Josepha Crowell with notable musical features and striking stage visuals. Keith's Theatre presented Weber and Fields and a strong supporting lineup that drew large crowds all day. The Rusell and Dillon teams plus Mardo and other acts received ovations in a diverse, highly entertaining program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square
Ralph Stuart
Harry Beresford
L. Duane
Joe Dailey
John
Keith
Weber
Fields
Russell Brothers
Wood and
Sheppard
Dillon Brothers
Mardo
Three Marvelles
Arthur Rigby
Gloss Brothers
Charles Diamond
Evans
Vidocq
W. J. Mills
Wills and Halpin
Dunap
Casino Extravaganza Begins Second Week at Palace Theatre
The Casino company continues its engagement at the Palace Theatre with a lively farce titled Flirtation by Phil and Nettie Peters. W Morgan charms with ballads, Smith and Chase perform, Ed Gallagher jokes, Ettie Albion sings, Crystal Maze dances, and the Lynott sisters and Sam Adams entertain with songs and impersonations. The show closes with Princess Trebisone or Count Cabriole's Lucky Card, featuring a well staged, elaborate production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino
Palace Theatre
Phil
Nettie Peters
Alio W. Morgan
Smith and Chase
Ed Gallagher
Ettie Albion
Crystal Maze
Lynott Sisters
Gertie Sawyer
Sam Adams
Morroseco Brothers
Princess Trebisone
Count Cabriola
Phil Peters
John Merritt
Philip Garland
Ww. Morgan
Lillian Ferris
Nora Kearney
Helen Yates
May Young
City Sports company headlines Howard bill with lively acts
Sheridan and Flynn's City Sports company led the program at the Howard with a lively skit Love vs Mischief and new medleys. Mile Ziellia Sheridan and Crissie Sheridan drew praise, while boxing by Rosa and Jack Burke impressed. four Nelson sisters wowed with acrobatics. other acts included the Clipper Quartet, Parker, and the Howard company in a farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Sheridan
Alio
Matt Flynn
Mile
Zitella
Alice Wrenn
Minnie Daly
Phil
Chrissie Sheridan
Challenge Ballet
Lillian Lancaster
Jack Burke
South
Rosa Burke
Nelson Sisters
Clipper
Ed Parker
Carrie Ezier
Prince Flatow
Brooks and Brooks
James Fenton
Irene Campbell
Ned West
The
Howard Comedy Company
Katherine Rober in Stricken Blind at Lothrop’s Grand Museum
The crowd-packed return engagement featured Katherine Rober as Kate Medland in Stricken Blind with new scenery and a strong second act of water locks. Supporting players included McHirey Barringe Crumier Paige Rowe McHugh Mortimer Mortimer McNeil Lind and a bid for variety from Howell Arm strong Young Americus Whalen Burke Lubin Lawrence and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothrop
Katherine Rober
James EB. McHirey
Charles Barringe
Frank Crumier
Justin Paige
Leonard Rowe
Morris McHugh
Lillian Mortimer
Ellen Mortimer
Viola McNeil
Helen Lind
Farce Show Runs All Day at Austin & Stone’s Museum
Crowds flocked through the day and into the evening performance at Austin and Stone’s Museum. The lineup includes Alice Thompson the heaviest cyclist, rival to Jennie Johnson, with seven heavyweights in total. Also featured are Mile. Lorenburg, Professor Phillips, and a long list of acts including the Lorenburg sisters, the Brannigans, and the Milton brothers in hourly stage performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone's
Lorenburg
Professor Phillips
Dan Mason
Lorenburg Sisters
Foster and Lewis
Brannigans
Billy Collins
Garvey
Raywayne
Allccates
J. M. Kisel
Kauffee
West Sisters
Paul and Paul
Milton Brothers
Palmer and Primrose
Seymour and Hartigan
Richard Golden's Uncle Jed Prouty at Grand Opera House
Richard Golden opened a second and final week at the Grand Opera House last evening with his Uncle Jed Prouty impersonation. The engagement ends next Saturday evening. Next week the show The Two Orphana will be staged with Kate Claxton as Louise the blind girl and Mme Janauschek as the heart broken countess. A strong company supports the stars for a single week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Golden
Grand Opera House
Uncle Jed
Jed Prouty
Two Orphana
Kate Claxton
Louise
Mme. Janauschek
Lyceum Theatre double bill with Eng lish swells and vaudeville acts
The Lyceum Theatre presents a double bill headlined by McHenry's English swells and a lively vaudeville program. The Devil's Soiree features music and dancing, with colorful living pictures. The Vidocqs Morton and Eckhoff Fish and Quigg Washburn sisters Crawford and Manning appear, followed by a Moorish style extravaganza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
McHenry
Vidocqs
Morton and Eckhoff
Fish and Quigg
Washburn Sisters
Crawford and
Manning
Hawaiian volcanic exhibit opens third week in Boston
The Kilauea exhibit featuring a Kahuna priest chanting to Pele and native Hawaiian singers began its third week yesterday in Boston at 541 Tremont Street in the old Gettysburg building. The display appeals broadly, more than any other entertainment seen in the city recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilauea
Kahuna
Pele
Boston
Gettysburg
Tremont Street
Nickle-Odeon Grand Ladies Boot-Lacing Contest
The Nickle-Odeon features a comedy boot-lacing contest headlined by Monsulla the iron skull act who lets audience members break granite on his head. Also shows Mlle Russell a second sight wonder and a roster of acts including Mary Bookers Devine Carney Cora Armstrong Leslie Palmer Major English Lil Spencer Bert Tastman Pete Griffin and a female minstrel company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickle-Odeon
Monsulla
Mlle. Russell
Curio
Mary Bookers
Devine
Carney
Cora Armstrong
Leslie Palmer
Major English
Sphinx Opera Set for Tremont May 27
The Sphinx by Thompson Brown will debut at Tremont Theatre two weeks from last evening. Harry Askin's company rehearses daily with success, promising a well-drilled cast of singers chorus girls and comedians for the May 27 curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Askin
Thompson & Brown
Tremont Theatre
M Sorley’s Courtship at Columbia Theatre May Week
W J Sully engaged to star in the new Irish comedy McSorley’s Courtship at the Columbia Theatre the week of May 27. He will introduce his act A New Tramp in Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’sorley
RE. W. J. Sully
McSorley
Columbia Theatre
Life Underwriters Meet in Boston to Discuss Standards
The Boston Life Underwriters Association holds its monthly dinner at Young's Hotel at 5 30 p m. Discussion topics from the national topic committee include regulating members business methods and the practice of twisting policies. Speakers slated are A J Mosher James L Johnson F E Keep Nathan Warren and N A Plympton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Life Underwriters’ Association
Young’s
National Association
Follws
A. J. Mosher
James L. Johnson
Nathan Warren
N. A. Plympton
New England Home for Little Wanderers 30th Anniversary Event
The New England Home for Little Wanderers marks thirty years with a May 23 reception at 7 45 PM in the People’s Temple Columbus Ave corner of Berkeley St. Governor Greenhalge will attend with 100 or more children. The program includes remarks by the Governor the Rev George A Gordon and Mrs Mary A Livermore. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
People's Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Greenhalge
George A. Gordon
Mary A. Livermore
National Society of the Children of the American Revolution Incorporated
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, under the Daughters of the American Revolution, has been incorporated in Washington. Officers include President Mrs Daniel Lothrop Concord Massachusetts and secretary Mrs Mary Sawyer Foote Washington along with vice presidents Mrs John W Foster Washington D C Mrs Mary Harrison McKee Indianapolis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Society of the Children of the American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daniel Lothrop
Concord
Mass
John W. Foster
D. C
Mary Harrison McKee
Indianapolis
Henry F. Blount
Washington, D.C
Amelia S. Knight
Providence
R. I
Julia i
Smith
Westerly
James Lyons
Richmond
T. H. Alexander
Mary Sawyer Foote
Rosa Wright
Viola Blair Janin
Tennis S. Hamlin
Five Officers Named Inspectors Yet to Receive Order
An order to promote Walter A. Abbott Michael C. Shields Manley A. Whitman George F. Pinkerton and Cornelius T. Cleary to police inspectors is withheld until their civil service paperwork arrives. The five will start at a salary of 160 dollars once issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Abbott
Michael C. Shields
Manley A. Whitman
George F. Pinkerton
Cornelius T. Cleary
Board of Police
Civil Service Commissioners
Big cycling meet eyed for May 30 at Waltham
Preparations for a major Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston event at Waltham in conjunction with the Massachusetts division spring meet progress quietly with high hopes. Zimmerman is booked for an exhibition mile, signaling a strong card lineup and notable world attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Associated Cycling Clubs
Boston
Associated Cycling
Zimmerman
Committee On
A. A. Zimmerman
U. S. Mail
Post
Suffolk Bicycle Club
Commonwealth Club
Massachusetts Club
Gorehead Club
League of American Wheelmen
Boston Post Bicycle Trip Contest Announces Prizes
The Boston Post invites readers to submit bicycle trip descriptions within 100 miles of Boston for prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars. Entries should be under 1000 words with clearly stated routes. Include name and address and send to Bicycle Trips, Bicycle Department, The Test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Boston
Massachusetts
Where Is the Old Wheel in Messrs Read and Son’s Store
A long discussion over the famous first bicycle once built under Colonel Pope and supervised by John Harrington. F L Temple, the second owner, writes that a bicycle exhibited at Read and Son’s misidentifies the historic mount as his own later model and questions its authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
William Read & Son
Mount
Colonel Pope
F. L. Temple
Colonel
John Harrington
William A. Read & Son
Lady Bicycle Costume Contest at The Post
The Post invites women to submit fully described designs for a lady bicycle costume with sketches or photos. No need for art quality, clear illustration acceptable. Photographs welcomed, entries should include names and addresses to the Bicycle Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ldy
Boston
Bicycle Department
the Post
Walking skirt pattern and travel directions from Copley Square
Describes a travel route from Copley Square Boston through Dartmouth Street Beacon Harvard Bridge Windsor Street to Somerville Avenue, then to Everett Square and Ferry Street. Includes notes on a wearable skirt costume with bloomers and patterns for Fig. 1 to Fig. 3, detailing cuts and fulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copley Square
Boston
Dartmouth Street
Beacon
Harvard Bridge
Windsor Street
Somerville Avenue
East Somerville
Charlestown
Everett
Everett Square
Everett Springs
Ferry Street
Elm Street
Cemetery
Flower gathering directions and sewing figures from Vanity Fair
The notice provides route instructions for picking flowers near grounds then lists garment figures from 4 to 7 including bloomers gaiters straw hat and Norfolk jacket with adaptable material. It cites Vanity Fair Boston May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Vanity Fair
Boston
Lynn Bike Track Plan For Glenmere Athletic Park In Lynn
The Lynn Athletic Association takes control of the Glenmere track in Lynn and plans to run bicycle meets and national events on a fast lowe gravel surface. They will add a grand stand training quarters and race facilities for road and track events with a 15 mile Decoration Day road race and season meets every third Saturday. Prizes total 150 for clubs and 100 for individuals based on points from first to third place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn’ Athletic Association
Glenmere
Lynn
Glenmer
Billy Rowe
Methalithiec
Evangelist Conference Highlights Park Street Sessions
The Evangelistic Association of New England holds its annual public conference at Park Street Church. Morning sessions feature several evangelists and missionaries while the afternoon focuses on the ladies committee led by Mrs. A L Joslin. Mrs. Alice P Strain of Albany addresses the gathering. Mrs S B Capron opens at 3 PM and Rev David Gregg speaks in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelistic Association of
Alice P. Strain
Albany
N. Y
8. B. Capron
India
American Board
Parrott Faces Bigamy Charge in Bridgeport Case
Frederick Parrott of Bridgeport was tried for non support in Police Court and may face bigamy charges. He married Elizabeth Synott in 1876 and lived with her until 1888. a Chicago divorce in 1894 lists a New Haven wife at 146 Chapel Street. Parrott’s case was continued as more evidence is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Frederick Parrott
Elizabeth Synott
Parrott
Chicago
Chapel Street
New Haven
Dramatic Cambridge Show Delights Brattle Hall Audience
The B D D Club of Cambridge presented The Chaperone in Brattle hall last evening and drew great success. Dancing followed the performance and continued into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. D. Club of
Cambridge
Brattle Hall
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Lowel Council
Custom House
Junior A. P. A
Mme Rejane
B. F. Keith
NEW Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Grand Museum
the Lyceum Theatre
Life Underwriters’ Meeting
Children OF the Revolution
al Woodbury
Maverick Wheel Club
Dewey McKie
Joe Houle
Noel Choate
James Favor
Hatch
Wallie Knapp
Roxbury
Captain Wall
Jake” Wachtet
Abe Winginsky
Progress Club
Jake
Abe
Brighton
Press Club
Massachusetts Avenue
B. A. Isfort
Ochs
Finley
Haverhill
Newburyport
Glades of
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mr. Temple
Sir
Trilby
Woodlawn Gate
Glenmere Park
Wilson
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
the Evangelist Services
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