Modern Hagar and Washington Scandal Over Family and State
In Washington a clash between Secretary of State John Hay and assistant secretary David Jayne Hill spills into social rivalries as Hill allegedly eyeing the secretary’s chair prompts rumors. Meanwhile in Wilkesbarre a 16 year old mother Jennie Lameroux hid her newborn in a soap box in a woods to avoid disgrace, later found by children and claimed by the mother.
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Washington
John Hay
David Jayne Hill
State Department
Hay
Davis
Elkins
Hanna
McKinley
Dr. Hill
Germany
Wilkesbarre
Hagar
Jennie Lameroux
Two-Third Vote Adopted for Bishop Elections at Conference
At Chicago May 14 the Methodist general conference approved a two-thirds rule for bishop elections after a spirited debate led by Dr. J. M. Buckley. The section on editors was recommitted, and the list of acting bishops was declared effective. Elections to begin tomorrow with two missionary bishops to Asia and Europe, followed by editors and secretaries for church societies. Questions on women’s seats and lay representation remained unresolved.
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Chicago
Fitzgerald
Methodist General Conference
John T. Riley
Oklahoma
Committee On Elections
J. M. Buckley
New York
Christian Advocate
Book Committee
Buckley
Board of General Superintendents
Asia
Europe
Vassar Girls Stage Roosevelt Convention Parody
Poughkeepsie May 14 Vassar College Republicans staged a tuneful parody of the Roosevelt campaign to win votes for McKinley. Posters by seniors hailed Republicans and sound money while juniors posted scenes on bare walls.
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Poughkeepsie
Vassar College
Roosevelt
McKinley
Vassar National Convention
Phil Hall
Boss Platt
Mr. Hill
Utah
Maine
California
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Mark Hanna
Republican Party
Texas
Vassar Democrats
Vassar
Frederick Warren Deaq Dies at 78 After Long Illness
Frederick Warren of the Warren steamship line between Boston and Liverpool died yesterday at his home 336 Commonwealth avenue. He was 78 years old and had served as deputy U S marshal in Boston. Warren helped form Warren & Walker in New York and later connected with Warren & Co in Boston. He leaves a wife and the funeral will be held next Thursday at noon from his residence.
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Frederick Warren
Warren Steamship Line
Liverpool
Commonwealth Avenue
Mr. Warren
Kneeland Street
United States Marshal
Boston
Warren &Walker
New York
Warren & Co
Gordon's Closing Exercises and Outing at Revere Beach
The eleventh annual Gordon Missionary Training School closing exercises at Clarendon Street Baptist Church included graduation certificates for ten students and papers by faculty and students on theology criticism and physiology. An evening service featured Rev. A T Pierson and presentations by Ernest J Williams and others. The piece also notes coverage of a separate welfare story about a mother who cared for her found baby in the woods and will be aided by United Charities.
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Gordon Missionary Training School
Boston Missionary Training School
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
George H. Beaman
Edwin Barnes
Delia Guerney
John Hatch
Emma E. Laird
Charles B. Osborne
Jennie Purchase
May A. Robinson
E. Gertrude Russell
Ernest J. Williams
Misses Keay
Robinson
Wilson
Messrs
J. M. Gray
United Charities
Croker Hurt Again on London Visit
Richard Croker is on crutches after slipping while walking in London. The heavy man strained the tendons of his previously broken leg and will not return to New York as soon as he hoped.
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London
Richard Croker
New York
Davis Million Estate Case Before Probate Court
A Montana millionaire A. J. Davis left an estimated $5,000,000 fortune. About $600,000 is deposited in Boston banks. A petition sought an accounting and a court order to distribute the Boston funds in this state. The matter was continued to Sept. 6 before Judge Grant.
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A. J. Davis
Montana
Grant
Davis
Boston
Bicycle rider bitten by dog on street
Thomas J. Murphy of 9 Cherry Street was bitten in the right calf by a dog that attacked him while he rode his bicycle. The wound was cauterized at the Emergency Hospital.
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Thomas J. Murphy
Cherry Street
Church committee to decide amusements discipline plan
The conference may take up the matter later in the week as the committee on the state of the church reviews the question of amusements and what to do regarding discipline on this point.
City Rally Secures 190000 for Republican Convention
Philadelphia May 14 The finance committee of the Citizens National Republican Convention Committee reports all 190000 pledged by the city for convention purposes has been raised at a meeting this afternoon.
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Philadephia
Penn
Citizens’ National Republican Convention Committee
National Republican Committee
Basket party and entertainment at G A R building
The South End Helping Hand and Total Abstinence Society held a successful basket party and entertainment at the G A R building 1161 Washington street last evening. About 300 attended and dancing followed the program.
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South End
Complete eclipse of their Republican sisters note
Fragmentary text notes a comparison where a group seeks to surpass their Republican counterparts in prominence or achievement. The fragment hints at political dynamics without providing concrete events, dates, or named entities.
Theatrical Agent Buckner Jailed Over Love Note
In New York on May 14 James M Buckner a theatrical agent lies in jail after a note found by his wife sparked her anger She condemned it after a glance but the note addressed to Miss Millie caused a quarrel The couple’s dispute centers on the romantic message and its recipient Millie
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New York
James M. Buckner
Millie
Buckner Held On Trial Tied to Actress Case in Cleveland
James M. Buckner of the Hanlon company faces further examination after arrest in Queens County. Magistrate Smith orders a Thursday hearing as District Attorney Merrill reveals a Rochester marriage record alleging Buckner married Millie S. Peers of the Lyceum Theatre. A letter from Buckner to Miss Peers expresses romantic plans and vows.
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Peers
R. R. Converse
St. Luke’s Church
Buckner
Hanlon Company
Miss Peers
America
Darling
Millie
Jim
Primary Teachers Dine At Fifth Annual Banquet
Nearly 200 members of the Boston Primary Teachers Association gathered for the fifth annual banquet at the United States Hotel. Principal guest and speaker was Str. Edward Everett Hale, with Miss Caroline Butler presiding as toastmaster. speakers included Dr. Hale Professor Arlo Bates of MIT Professor Luce of Wellesley Miss Mania Baldwin of Cambridge Sarah Arnold supervisor of Boston schools and Mr. G H Hall of the Agassiz School Allston.
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Boston Primary Teachers’ Association
United States
Edward Everett Hale
Caroline Butler
Dr. Hale
Arlo Bates
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Luce
Wellesley
Mania Baldwin
Cambridge
Sarah Arnold
Boston
G. H. Hall
Agassiz School
Allston
French will case proceedings stall testimonies in Probate Court
In Probate Court Judge Grant held a continued hearing in the French will case with District Attorney Stevens and other officials barred from testifying. Wilfred French testified about his father's attire on checks from 1897 to 1899 and described sending a sandwich note, denying insult. Additional witnesses included Receiver Frank L. Washburn, lawyer Elbridge R. Anderson, and James French, nephew of Benjamin French.
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Stevens
McLaughlin
Dodge
Grant
Wilfred French
Moran
Benjamin French
Newbury Street
French
Frank L. Washburn
Elbridge R. Anderson
James French
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