Man Found Dead in Danbury. Storekeeper Arrested
Francis Burns aged 20 resided with parents on Grand street was found dead in rooms behind Turner street. John McNiff keeper of a Turner street grocery store is in custody charged with the killing. McNiff says a midnight intruder fled toward a barn with bottles, Burns was found unconscious and moved to Mrs. Ryan’s upper room with Michael Fickey and Pinkey Ryan assisting.
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Fatinitza at the Boston Theatre Opens Boston Season
The Bostonianas begin their annual engagement with Von Suppe’s Fatinitza at the Boston Theatre benefiting H A McGlenen. Agnes Huntington debuts as Vladimir to great success, with strong turns by Ricci, Barnabee, Nichols, Harlow, and others as the company delivers spirited singing and staging. Tonight Mignon is announced as the next Boston offering.
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Sscocses
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Vasil
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Steipan
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Lydia
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Long Secret Session Ends Tariff Debate Saturday Today
The House moves to wrap the general tariff debate with Saturday as the target, following today’s speeches. Leaders plan to conclude the lengthy discussion and set final positions after deliberations this week.
Legislation in Congress Moves Through May Session
May 14 report from Washington notes bills on convict immigration relief and bond refunds to cut public debt, plus a 1 cent per ounce letter postage goal. Spooner offers 2% fifty year bonds. Stewart proposes shifting presidential veto override to a simple majority. Paddock bills regulate certain railroad charters and a loan of arms to Massachusetts elite company. West seeks a select Senate committee on meat prices, beef markets, and possible price manipulation, with recess sessions authorized. Baltimore & Ohio railroad real estate in DC occupied attention. executive session ends with gallery clearance and adjournment at 5.
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Tariff Debate and Arms Loan for Massachusetts Unit
In House proceedings dated May 14, debate centers on a bill authorizing arms and equipment loans to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. Speakers from Missouri, Indiana, Colorado and others criticize protections, urging lower tariffs and sugar policy changes while noting New England farm wealth trends and broader economic impact. The session adjourned after further remarks.
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Hatch inquest reveals Ferris shadowing Hatch and Scofield
New York May 14 detective Clark testified Ferris shadowed Hatch and Mrs Scofield from Mme Fannys restaurant to the Scofield house. Ferris claimed motive was curiosity. Ferris detained under $5000 bail as inquest resumes.
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Methodist Conference Opens Third Week in New York
Bishop Merrill presides as the Methodist Episcopal conference debates episcopacy rules and bishop election methods. Debates cover one-candidate ballots per round, voting by orders, two-thirds vote demands, and calls to report on ten-year bishop terms. Adjournment follows without action on key motions.
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Thunderbolt wreck at Fountain kills three in blast
Denver May 14 The Thunder bolt train arrived at Fountain and a loose brake caused a rear wreck. A naphtha laden car exploded, setting fire to the train and depot. Three people were killed, others wounded, and a large debris crater marked the site. Two additional cars and the locomotive were damaged.
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Legislature Transactions Highlight Law Bills and Debates
In a day of legislative maneuver the House debated reconsideration of a Holyoke police tenure bill, approved an amendment tying its effect to city council acceptance, and adjourned after a Boston Suburban Land Company quorum issue. The attorney-general salary bill, inland waters purity measures, sewerage and water supply consultations, and Worcester Normal School improvements advanced. The Senate moved to extend legislative days, granted a May 26 prorogation, and passed a naval battalion bill while wrestling with arms care and tax statutes.
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Training Ship Portsmouth Arrives at Newport Port
Newport Rhode Island May 14 United States training ship Portsmouth under Commander White arrived this afternoon from St Thomas where she sailed April 26 She will be joined soon by other squadron vessels and they will probably remain several weeks
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Massachusetts Kennel Club Banquet Celebrates First Anniversary
The Massachusetts Kennel Club marked its first anniversary with a grand banquet at the Revere House in Lynn. A large attendance of invited guests and members heard speeches and toasts after a luxurious repast prepared by the host.
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Salem Common Council approves Public Library bond issue
Salem May 14 special meeting authorizes city of Salem Public Library bond for 325000. An order approves replacing hose wagons in Wards 2 4 and 6 and at the steamer house with new wagons at an expense of 3200.
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From Cellar to Garret Use Pyle's Pvarline for Housecleaning
A brief note describes using Pyle's Pvarline as a method for home upkeep from cellar to garret. The item emphasizes a practical approach to cleaning routines and storage organization within a domestic setting.
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Two Collisions Reported Near Cape Hatteras and Barnegat
In dense fog the steamship Gate City from Boston to Savannah collided with an unknown vessel 200 miles northeast of Cape Hatteras. The bow damaged the steamer but no injuries occurred. the Gate City remained near the scene six hours before continuing to Savannah. Separately the bark Rebecca Crowell from Auckland collided with an unknown southbound steamer off Barnegat. it returned to port badly damaged without reporting the other vessel’s damage.
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New Zealand
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Engineers and Firemen to Confer in Chicago
Leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen plan a Chicago meeting May 17 to press for railroad arbitration with Q officials. The call from Cleveland seeks grievance chairmen from all U S railroads to attend, signaling possible renewed conflict with sympathetic roads.
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Obituary of Andrew B. Lawrie San Diego Land Company Leader
Andrew B. Lawrie, president of the San Diego Land Company, died in National City California after a brief illness. Born in Scotland in 1844, he came to America and joined Mackintire and Lawrie before retirement two years ago. Long active in California railroad development and linked with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, he was known for generosity and Scotch charm. He left two twin sons and several daughters.
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Odd Fluids and Feats From Adventurous Science News
A digest covers pepper adulterants from olive stones. Sahara canal feasibility could flood and alter climates though area would equal under half Lake Ontario. China’s village printed movable type on wood blocks for 600 years. Oregon lighthouse notes a 160 foot wave. A 223 mile railway through Afghanistan faced cholera and extreme temps. Manchester boulder 30 tons found. Papiertech waxed pulp moulding yields waterproof articles. New York water works use cement to bore through quicksands at Quaker Bridge dam.
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Accidents reported across Cambridge and Boston
John Freeman of 11 Willis Street Cambridge was run over by a carriage driven by Thomas Tully as a child rode in his arms. James Hill a Tremont Street contractor was knocked from a scaffold by a derrick, sustaining brain concussion and spinal injuries. S P Marston escaped a runaway carriage with minor injuries. George McIntosh 28 of Charlestown broke a leg after being thrown from a carriage. Mrs Elia Stahl of Chelsea was seriously injured by a team near Tremont Row. William Hongard of Gardner, Mass. arrived at MGH with a crushed hand. Thomas Mahan 14 at City Hospital with a severe knee injury from stepping on a nail.
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Freeman
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Regent Street
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Beacon Street
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Salem Street
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Broadway
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Tremont Row
J. N. Simmons
William O. Hongard
Gardner
Mass
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Dedham Street
Death of Albert J. Merrill Senior Boston Tailor Firm Founder
Albert J. Merrill died suddenly at 46 Rutland square from apoplexy on Sunday evening. Surviving are his wife Mary L. Currier and sons, with a son and daughter from his first marriage to Juline Merrill. His brother James A. Merrill was lost in the City of Columbus wreck in January 1884. Merrill Bros. long operated at 225 Washington street. He was born January 9, 1801, in South Hampton New Hampshire. He held multiple masonic and Knights Templar affiliations and funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from his home.
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South Hampton
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Dock Square
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Enfield
Mary L. Currier
St. John’s Lodge
A.M
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Boston Council
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Boston Commandery
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Obituaries of General Smalley and Rev James D. Wilson
General Henry A. Smalley died of pneumonia Sunday at Roosevelt Hospital New York. Born February 28 1834 in Jericho Vermont he graduated West Point in 1854 and led the Fifth Vermont during the war. The Rev Dr James D Wilson pastor of Central Presbyterian Church New York died yesterday at age 52. He graduated Amherst College in 1858.
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A. B. Smalley
Burlington
Roosevelt Hospital
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Vermont
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Agnherst College
President Cleveland to Visit Williams's Grove Exposition
President Cleveland writes Colonel R H Thomas secretary of the State Grange Patrons of Husbandry that he will attend the interstate exposition at Williams's Grove in August.
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Penn
Cleveland
R. H. Thomas
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The Queen's Liking for Florence
The London Truth reports the Queen's interest in Florence villas with visits planned. Several Fiesole side villas are eyed for rent or purchase, yet even the best fails to match Villa Palmieri. Prices rise as next spring's royal return draws English and American buyers.
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Seashore Home Decor From Joel Goldthwait Co
Joel Goldthwait & Co. at 169 Washington Street shows rugs and straw mattings including Tux ART SQuaREs and Kelvin rugs suited to seashore homes, presenting a refined selection for coastal interiors.
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Fire fatality follows church chandelier accident
At Rat Portage after an English Church service the chandelier light fell and shattered, oil ignited a blaze. Mrs Standen was badly burned, and despite efforts by Rev Stunden and bystander Mr Nadon, she died after hours of suffering.
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Newsboys Home Planned in Lynn by WCTU
In Lynn on May 14 active preparations are nearly complete to establish a newsboys home. The project is led by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union, with work now in progress.
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Overcoats Offered to Prevent Colds by G W Simmons Co
G W Simmons & Co promotes spring overcoats as essential in changeable weather. An overcoat priced at 1087 is advertised, with a suggestion that visiting 32 North Street could save a doctor's bill.
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