Democratic notes from Ohio and bridge tolls in 19th century
The Cincinnati News Journal Nearly 21 express wagons carried the last weekly issue to the depot with a brass band guiding the weary horses. East River bridge trustees set tolls: 1 cent for foot passengers and 5 cents for car fare, with a possible future reduction. John Kelly's New York Star praised Gov Sutler but doubted his next year democratic bid, noting Kelly’s recent visit to the governor at Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati News-Journal
John Kelly
The
New York Star
Gov. Sutler
Kelly
Lowell
Hartford Nor Electric Street Lighting Plan Stalled
Citizens await electric street lighting in Hartford Connecticut but the board of aldermen defeated the plan Monday night while the council adopted it. The Times condemns the aldermen and argues their stance cannot hold like Dame Partington against the rising tide as the electric light cannot be stifled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Council
Times
Dame Partington
Sullivan and Mitchell Slugging Match Commentary
Mr. Dana of the New York Sun recalls the Sullivan versus Mitchell bout in London. He notes Sullivan’s aging form but concedes the veteran still carries more firepower than the young English challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
New York Sun
John L. Sullivan
Mitchell
London
Sullivan
England
Youngest congress member since constitution era recalled
The piece cites John Randolph of Virginia as the youngest elected to Congress since the federal constitution was adopted. It notes he was 22 when elected in 1799 or 1800, and recalls his beardless appearance when he faced Speaker Sedgwick to take the oath, prompting the remark to ask his constituents who sent him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Randolph
Virginia
New York Columbian
Congress
Sedgwick
Mr. Randolph
Monument to Jefferson Unveiling Near Monticello Celebrated
Enthusiasm runs high in Charlottesville Virginia as preparations proceed for the July 4 unveiling of the United States monument to Thomas Jefferson. Congress allocated 10000 dollars for the monument and grounds, with 7000 spent. remaining work covers grading and turfing. The design follows Jeffersons instruction of a plain three foot die capped by a six foot obelisk, though the ornate fence contrasts the simplicity of the stonework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Jefferson
Virginia
Congress
A Miscellany of News From The Republics Briefly
A mixed report notes charity bazar proceeds, smallpox deaths in Queretaro, flood damages in Yucatan, and warm spring weather boosting crops. Monterey quiets while street travel declines. European merchants contest reciprocity treaty. A high profile San Luis Potosi wedding draws dignitaries. Coahuila lawmakers ease Mexican railway right of way acquisitions. Travel costs from Monterey to San Luis include $34 by stage, meals quoted at 25 to 75 cents, lodging and breakfast about $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bazar
Queretaro
Yucatana
Don Pedro Diez Gutierrez
San Luis Potosi
Interior
Esther Guzman
Ramon Guzman
Mexican Central Railroad
Mexico
United States
Coahuila de Zaragoza
Saltile
Monterey
San Luis
Palmer depot to rise for natives pride
A new railroad depot for the Boston and Albany and New London Northern will be built at Palmer a short distance south of the present station. W N Flynt & Co of Monson are the contractors and will start immediately. The structure will use Monson granite with freestone trimmings and boast a handsome, commodious design costing $40,000 or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Albany and
New London Northern Railroad
Palmer
Boston and
Final Settlement of the Freedman Bank Swindle Reported
Washington dispatch notes alleged no mandate needed for arrests as Walsh and Tynan are sought. British minister may withhold extradition steps while detectives search for Number One. Possible quiet evidence transfer to closest consular officer could prompt arrest warrants and magistrate action. Track conditions and results of early races described with times and winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedman’s Bank
Washington
Walsh and
Tynan
State Department
Wynan
Final settlement of Freedmen's Savings scheme noted
The Freedmen's Saving and Trust company declares a final dividend of 7 percent for creditors, bringing total distributions to 62 percent. Depositors who forwarded books before 1583 or after 1883 may receive barred dividends or pro rata of any remaining balance. Details outline eligibility and timing under congressional acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Freedmen’s Saving and Trust Company
Congress
Arthur
New York and
Brooklyn Bridge
Mayor
New York City
Yellowstone Park
Pacific Coast
Texarkana
Tex
Secretary of the Interior
Opening Brooklyn Bridge exercises and city events
The May 15 report details the Brooklyn Bridge opening program at 2 PM with music prayers speeches by Bishop Littlejohn Kingsley and Mayors Low and Edson, plus Abram Hewitt and Dr. Storrs as orators. Also notes St Thomas Church consecration, stock exchange officers elected, license actions for Sam Morse and Joe Coburn, train robbers court case, Sullivan boxing, and a fire insurance suit ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Littlejohn
William C. Kingsley
Low
Brooklyn
Edson
Abram
Hewitt
R.S. Storrs
James Journan
Arthur
Cleveland
Fifth Avenue
Seventh Regiment
St. Thomas Church
Fifty-third
Neely
Maine
William B. Stevens
Pennsylvania
Morgan Dix
Arthur Brooks
H. C. Potter
S.J. Harriott
F. N. Lawrence
W. 8. Nichols
F. L. Hames
C. M. Stead
H.S. Wilson
C. J. Osborn
BE. A. Drake
W. B. Lawrence
Lawrence Joseph
Henry Graves
T. F. Ryan
D. A. Boody
David Richmond
Saimi Morse
Morse
Henry E. Abbey
England
Alaska
Col
Frederick A. Conkling
Jefferson Hall
Thomas Jefferson Club
United States
Joe Coburn
Excise Commissioners
Ile
Broadway
Thirty-fifth
Thirty
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Sullivan
Boston
Philadelphia Sporting Men
Supreme Court
Dennison
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company
Salmi Morse
Salvation Army Campaign Opens in New Haven
New Haven Connecticut hosts a Salvation Army campaign beginning next Sunday led by Capt. Victor Palmer with Lieut. John Borina and Maj. Moore assisting, plus half a dozen female soldiers. The group plans to stay several months in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Havey
Conn
Salvation Army
Victor Palmer
John Borina
Moore
Spring Meeting Opens of National Jockey Club in Washington
Washington D C May 15 The spring meeting of the National Jockey Club opened in the capital. Officials announced racing officials and anticipated entries for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
National Jockey Club
Washington, D. C
Fairly Active at Recent Reductions in Merchant Iron
Philadelphia reports the Pennsylvania iron trade active at recent reductions by weaker producers and holders. Pittsburg telegrams show crude iron offered at 17 to 17.50 per ton with no buyers. Merchant iron up to 2.22-10e per pound on expectations of a general strike. Western nails crowded with summer orders, nails steady at 3 to 3.15. Foundry iron 15 moving slowly at 20 to 22, gray forge iron 18 to 18.50, muck bars 34 to 35, and construction iron under fair inquiry with prices shaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Janes
Norumon
Gray Forge
Pistol Kills Mrs Stoddard in Jersey City
New York May 15 A pistol accident in a Jersey City home killed Mrs Maria C Stoddard after a fall from a ladder while her husband Mr E L Stoddard held the pistol The husband overwhelmed by shock could not answer questions The funeral was postponed due to his illness and the boy son aged 9 mourns the loss at Forest Hill cemetery in Boston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maria C. Stoddard
Jersey City
E. L. Stoddard
Jersey City Heights
Arrival of Maud S and mares at Hartford racing center
The famous trotter Maud S arrived in Hartford today aboard a special car from New York. She joins mares Aldine Early Rose Magnet Lysander and Hartford Leesburgh at Charter Oak Park as Hartford hosts the horses for a time. Blair, her trainer, predicts Maud S may lower her record this season while discussing a potential match race involving Aldine and Early Rose with Dan Mace and Vanderbilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Boston Post
Charter Oak
Aldine
Early Rose
Dan
Vanderbilt
Wareham Merchant Found Unconscious on Sound Steamer
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports that on the steamer Bristol arriving at her pier this morning Anson S. Gurney of Wareham Massachusetts was found insensible in his stateroom due to inhaling gas from a fully turned burner. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and carried with money on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wareham
Boston Post
New York
Bristol
Anson S. Gurney
Mass
Rail freight conflict fuels rumors of pool breaking
In CmicaGco New Jersey on May 15 rumors sweep railway circles that a board of trade dispute and floor exclusion have driven grain agents to unite against the East bound pool. They allegedly route all consignments via three lines, concentrating traffic and provoking jealously and suspicions that other lines face rate cuts or special inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CmicaGco
Board of Trade
Notable Obscure Figures Span National News From Boston to Nevada
A Boston to Maine snippet spread covers Eliza Pearson of Scarboro, Ann Landstreet’s death in Baltimore, resignation of John L. Stevens as Sweden envoy, Barnstable businessman John A. Lewis’s Boston trip after 15 years, reports on Jeff Davis illness in New Orleans, and various Boston area social notes. Also noted are naval academy admissions, Bartholdi’s Bedford lion carving, a Nova Scotia ship launch, and marriage details of Col. J Condit Smith and Miss Henderson Swearingen with ties to Judge Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Pearson
Scarboro
Ann WY. Landstreet
Baltimore
John L. Stevens
Sweden
Maine
John A. Lewis
Barnstable
Boston
New Orleans
Jeff Davis
Beauvoir
Jefferson Davis
E. D. O’brien
Windsor Hotel
Montreal
Parker House
J. B. Tarbox
Forepaugh
C. McCarthy
John C. McCarthy
Yarmouth
N. S
Nova Scotia
Fred B. Taylor
Hart, Taylor & Co
Edward W. Ingalls
Lynn
Boston Plerarch
Elmina E
Hamlet
Richelieu
Steck
Lutheran Synod
Col. J. Condit Smith
New York
Henderson Swearingen
St. Louis
Judge Field
Washington
Floridus Steele
Miss Swearingen
Justice Field
Col. Smith
Gen. Sherman
Chigage
Eric
A Man With a Large Body and a War Record in Politics
Washington May 12 A lengthy profile argues that Keifer, Ohio born and bred, rose from farmer stock to Speaker through bulldog persistence and war credentials. It portrays him as a symbol of western provincialism and notes his zeal in enforcing party aims, while criticizing the Republican leadership and the era’s political culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Keifer
Ohio
Congressional
Massachusetts
West
Republican Party
Union
Rutherford B. Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Congress
Garfield
Robeson
Hiscock
Reed
Haskell
Carlisle
Hog
Damage in Macon cyclone leaves three dead
May 15 Macon Missouri reports a cyclone causing only minor damage to business areas but overall losses near 100000 dollars. Three residents, Mrs Elijah Bauta Mrs John Clarkson and Mr Charles Ross, are confirmed dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Elijah Bauta
John Clarkson
Charles Ross
Centennial Exposition Chartered In New Orleans Board Named
New Orleans May 15 The world's industrial and cotton centennial exposition was chartered and organized today with the board of managers chosen by subscribers. Alvert Baldwin is among the selected members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Alvert Baldwin
Roller Skating’s Long History and Modern Improvements
The article traces roller skating from 1735 Belgium patent to modern Plympton and Winslow variants, noting numerous early sketches, exhibitions, and the shift from straight wheels to guided motion. It highlights the rise of dedicated rinks, especially in Worcester and New England, and cites health and grace as motives for popular adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Joseph Merlin
Nay
Trilleries
London
United States
Iss
Samuel Winslow
Worcester
Isis
Lalime Bros
New England
Priest robbed of wallet by street swindler in Brighton
New York on May 15 report that Catholic priest James P. Rogers of Brighton Massachusetts was robbed of his pocketbook containing 90 dollars by a swindler who claimed to know him. The man lured Rogers to a saloon to view cloth and then stole the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James P. Rogers
Brighton
Mass
Fenian scare in St. Catharines and branched world news
Reports of a Fenian dynamite scare in St. Catharines Ontario accompany updates on cotton mill strikers in Rockdale Pennsylvania returning to old rates. Delaware Maryland peach prospects look promising with snow at Saint John New Brunswick clearing into rain. A July special election is planned for Mobile’s congressional vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catharines
Ont
Rockdale
Delaware
Maryland
St. John
N. B
Mobile
Mechanicsburg
San Antonio
Texas
Alamo
Commercial Club of Providence
Newburgh
N. Y
Board of Trade
Helena
Ark
Riley Anderson
Greenville
8. C
Supreme Court
B. Martin
Standford
American Water Work Association
Suffolk
H. W. Hubbard
Vandalia Line
New York
East St. Louis
Cincinnati
Benai
Reading
Isaac Eckert
Thomas Dando
Riverton
N. J
Dando
Holliday
George Lambert
Joseph
Wheatfield
N.Y
W. J. Ransom
State Board of Health
Democrats
Releigh
N. C
lLaldermen
Barnum
Walsh
Ottawa
Burchard & Lake
Littletown
Burchard
Pope Circular Sets Irish Bishops Against Parnell Fund
From Rome the pope rebukes Irish tactics defying papal instructions to bishops. He allows relief collections but condemns subscriptions that inflame passions and urges clerical restraint. Cardinal McCabe and Archbishop Croke are to confer with the pope. Also notes a Chile Peru peace treaty, railway accident, and various international items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
Cardinal McCabe
Dublin
Parnell Fund
Croke
Ireland
McCabe
Valparaiso
Chili
Peru
Novoa
Iglesias
Cedes
Tacna
Arica
London
The
Express
Archbishop Croke
Griffith
Peter
Fire razes Harrodsburg as 30 buildings burn
A midnight blaze at Harrodsburg Kentucky gutted the town square, destroying the new Presbyterian church and 36 structures. Loss estimated at $150,000. Phil B. Thompson aided firefighting while on murder trial, with water supply and local efforts hampered by the fire. Insurance listed from multiple carriers. additional fires reported in Albany and St. Albans with varied losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian
Lockerby Junction
Carlisle
Stranraer
Glasgow
Lockerby
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Challenel-Lacour
China
Madagascar
Savas
Manchester
Salfordborough
L Lancaster
Middlethorpe
Roseberry
Roysterer
Martin
Keene
Golden Gate
Piccadilly
Moran
Abbey
Long Island
Paris Gaulois
Suez Canal Company
Berlin
M. Waddington
France
the Times
United States
Cetewayo
Usibebu
Macdermott
Cork
Fitzharris
Frederick Cavendish
Burke
Dublin
Bombay
Suez
William of
Germany
Herr Scholz
Singapore
Swez Canal
Count de Chambord
Harrodsburg
Phil Thompson
Harrodspurne
Tebbett’s Lumber Yard
New Presbyterian Church
Phil B. Thompson
Beverly
Lynch & Welch
Morocco
Phenix
London
Glen’s Falls
N. Y
Liverpool
Globe
Home
Springfield Fire and Marine
American
Miladelphia
Hartford
Beverly Savings Bank
Germania
New York
C.A. Lawrence
Petr British
North American
Hanover
Neptune
Boston
Adams House
Holyoke
Salem
E. Salems
Quincy
Mass
J. D. Burnham
St. Albans
David Dodd
North Hero
Albany
Gansevoort
Teneyck
Canal
Edward White
West Troy
John E. Glass
Patrick Lyons
James Woods
James de Kater
Roland Hill
Marblehead
Joseph Graves
James Kiley
Portland
E. Farnsworth
Wells
Bartlett
Oak
Ramsey’s Bank
Cincinnati
Times
Presbyterian Church
Galveston
Columbus
Crony
McLeod
Creb Orchard
Macon
Stevens Bros
Brooklyn Bridge Toll Schedule Adopted by Trustees
The complete schedule of tolls adopted by the trustees of the Brooklyn bridge is as follows: Foot passengers, 1 cent, car fare, 5 cents, one horse, or horse and man, 5 cents, one horse and vehicle, 10 cents two horses and vehicle, loaded or unloaded, 20 cents, each horse beyond two attached to any vehicle, 5 cents, BOBS cattle, each, Scents, sheep and hogs, each, 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees of
Brooklyn Bridge
Virginians to march for Niagara Falls reunion
The fifth Virginia Confederate regiment survivors will depart Staunton Virginia on May 19 for Niagara Falls and Buffalo. In Buffalo they will attend a reunion of the 28th New York regiment and present that unit with a flag captured during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
D. C
Staunton
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
28Th New York Regiment
New England News Highlights Maine Items and Obituary
Tee leaves Moosehead lake. Mrs Eliza Pearson of Scarboro is 112. Old Orchard builds two churches. Norridgewock to issue 4 percent bonds. May term of supreme court opens at Alfred with 345 cases. G G More’s Barkerville store burglary solved. suspects named Williams and Toles. Pittsfield dedicates new town hall seating 1300 with festivities. Rain scarce in Maine. Dennysville mills idle due to low water. Salmon returns attract tourists to Washington county. Funeral of ex Gov Washburn held in Portland with civic groups represented. Bangor notes resolutions of respect and plans burial services at Mount Hope. Remains to Bangor for Thursday 10:30 am service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Advent
Old Orchard
Norridgewock
Supreme Court
Alfred
Libbey
G. G. More
Barkerville
Lewiston
John Williams
Wm. Toles
Pittsfield
Maine
Dennysville
Washington County
Washburn
Portland
Custom House
Board of Trade, Railroads
Public Library and Historical Society
First Universalist Church
Mount Hope
Bangor
Masons in New Hampshire Session and Local Tragedies
The Masonic grand lodge of New Hampshire meets in Concord on Wednesday. Rev Father Murphy of Dover denounces the Emmett society and urges withdrawal. Dover veterans gather to boost the G A R post. Catherine Linen of Manchester, 60, hanged herself Tuesday. despondency blamed. A Sawyers Mis railroad depot burglary failed to yield cash beyond tickets. Tilton of Pittsfield, shot by his brother in law Harold Mason 17 days ago, dies. Authorities plan Harold L Mason’s rearraignment in Pittsfield on a murder charge related to Tilton’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Grand Lodge of
New Hampshire
Concord
Father Murphy
Dover
Emmett Society
G. A. R. Post
Catherine Linen
Manchester
Sawyers Mis
Tilton
Pittsfield
Harold Mason
Tappan
Leach
Harold L. Mason
Mason
Massachusetts News Briefs Touch on Trials and Donations
Dr W C Fox of Hoosue faces alleged body theft in Michael Gorey case. Williston and Knight foundation needs 120000, 90000 pledged. Watertown petitions seek a town meeting on water introduction with 400 plus signatures. Mrs Charles Butler donates 60000 for a new Stockbridge Episcopal church. old wooden church to be replaced by a stone structure. At Springfield Judge Shurtleff probes Mrs A E Thurber sanity after she tried to kill her husband, case unresolved. Foxboro verdict in Peter Post v Foxboro set aside by Norfolk County Superior Court due to evidence issues. Henry C Kingman, son of Calvin C Kingman, drowns when a sailboat capsizes in Assawamset Pond. he was 20 and a Montreal Veterinary College student. his brother survives after six hours in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harford County
Yeo
Joseph Eckert
Rocks
Deer Creek
United Brethren of the Latter Day Saints
Montana
Mounted Police
Fort Wabash
Northwest Territory
Ruger
Ghie Brewers and Malsters’ Association
Cleveland
Ebert
Supreme Court
Victoria
B.C
Tyson
Caddo
Carson
Delaware Bend
Blankenson
Hidderson
Willey
Menshon
Fort Smith
Ark
Cutler
Grayson County
Texas
Carsons
Stenshon
W. C. Fox
Hoosue
Michael Gorey
North Adams
Williston and Knight Company
Watertown
Charles Butler
Stockbridge
Springfield
Shurtleff
A. E. Thurber
Dwight W. Thurber
Norfolk County Superior Court
Dedham
Foxboro
Peter Post
Henry C. Kingman
Calvin C. Kingman
Middleboro
Assawamset Pond
Montreal Veterinary College
Thieves traced from Webster to Putnam in horse theft ring
In Webster Massachusetts thieves who seized a horse and carriage are tracked to Putnam and suspected to be part of a New York gang operating in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Receiver Tilton E. Doolittle of Townsend Savings notes 2.8 million proven claims with 400 thousand left to prove, risking de barment. Joseph T. Wallace of New Haven, 32, a meat market driver for F. B. Andrew & Co., vanished after a planned 15 minute run with an Irish setter, wife fearing foul play as he carried 50 to 60 dollars. firm alleges embezzlement inside Andrew & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Mass
Putnam
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Tilton E. Doolittle
The
Townsend Savings Bank
Joseph T. Wallace
New Haven
Andrew & Co
Dot
Beechman Charged With Stealing Mail From Boxes
George Beechman an office boy faces trial for stealing letters from post office boxes using access to a nearby box key. Michael McCarty a Rockport Granite employee suffered multiple injuries from a falling granite block and is treated at Massachusetts General Hospital. James N Green of South Boston fractured arm after being pinned between an elevator and a wall at Pearl Street and taken to MGH. William Hammond was arrested for larceny of four pairs of shoes from Tremont Row stores C A Raymond and C E Urunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beechman
Hallett
Michael McCarty
Rockport
Mass
Rockport Granite Company
Massachusetts General Hospital
James N. Green
K Street
Boston
Pearl Street
Wheat ships and grain trade drop as port handles lesser tonnage
San Francisco reports eleven wheat ships totaling 22 000 short tons at the port while last year saw 45 000 tons in engagements and 214 000 tons on the way. Wheat receipts fall and harvests show a 5 060 000 centals shortfall from the previous season. Contention Consolidated Mining company declares a 25 cent per share dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Contention Consolidated Mining Company
Garabit Viaduct in France Hidden Highest Bridge
The Garabit railway viaduct in Catal department France is described as the highest bridge, spanning about 1800 feet with a central arch reaching 413 feet above the river. Construction began in 188 and is slated for completion next year at an estimated cost of 800,000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garabit
France
Department of
Catal
Daly Beats Wallace In Billiard Match In New York
In New York on May 15 Daly defeated Wallace 500 to 364 in the second game of the billiard tournament. Daly posted an average of 614-61 with a high run of 06. Wallace also posted an average of 440-81 with a high run of 3s. In the evening Sexton defeated Carter 500 to 455, Sexton’s average 468-108 and best run 32, Carter 487-167 with a beat run of 32. Attendance for both games was very slim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daly
Wallace
Sextoun
Carter
Sexton
Baseball Scorecard From Early City Rivalry Pairings
At Chicago-Chicagos eight to New Yorks seven. Detroit-Philadelphias four to Detroits five. Cleveland-Clevelands two to Bostons one. Philadelphia-Athletices eight to Baltimores seven. New York-Metropolitans six to Alleghenys two. St. Louis-St. Louis seven to Cincinnatis four. Louisville-Eclipse nine to Columbins five. Buffalo-Buffalos five to Providence four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicagos
New Yorks
Detroit
Philadelphias
Detroits
Cleveland
Clevelands
Bostons
Philadelphia
Athletices
Baltimores
New York
Metropolitans
Alleghenys
St. Louis
Cincinnatis
Louisville
Eclipse
Columbins
Buffalo
Buffalos
Providence
Legislature Debates Amendments and Third Reading Orders
Senate session centers on appropriations for convict relief, prison support, and voter protection. Amendments to female convict aid are rejected while Plymouth jail expansion faces county-favored, heated debate. The day ends with engrossed bills on prisons, reformatories, salaries, and travel expenses pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McGeough
Galvin
Monson
Wells
Middlesex
Cummings
Bristol
Bates
Worcester
Sayward
Essex
Plymouth County
House of Correction
Plymouth
Worcester County
Pratt
Johnson
McFarlin
Allen
Suffolk County
Melrose Orthodox Congregational Society
Lancaster
Bridgewater
Commissioners of Prisons
Reformatory
Sherborn
Reformatory Prison
Reformatory Prison For Women
Election day bill debated and committee action taken
In the house this morning the general election day bill was taken up. Sprague opposed further holiday provisions, the matter was recommitted. A committee was formed to cooperate with the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic association for foreign visitors at next fall’s exposition. Several engrossed and proposed bills were discussed or referred, including life-insurance forfeiture and the Boston Special Capital company, with no final vote. Afternoon sessions saw rulings on quorum rules and various bills advanced or postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
Boston
Committee On Election Laws
Messrs. Hutchinson
Chelsea
E. P. Butler
Craig
Walpole
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Ministerial Fund
Parish of
Byfield
Fall River
Means
Atherton
Wakefield
Cronin
Kingsley
Cambridge
Ernst
Boston Special Capital Company
Concord
North Brookfield
Massachusetts School
Brockton Real Estate and Improvement Company
Newton Associates
Essex County Building Company
Browne
Morse
Sharon
Wilson
Salem
Hildreth
Harvard
Richardson
Concert Journeys Through Tremont Temple by Temple Choral Union
A large audience attended a varied and engaging Temple Choral Union concert at Tremont Temple. Web er’s Come Unto Me received notable fair treatment, Rossini’s Infiammatus dazzled, Mrs. Knowles offered an appealing I Puritani scene with an encore, and Mr. Adams impressed in solos and the Se La Stanchessa duet with Mrs. Noyes. Violin, piano, and organ performances by Van Roalte and Chelius were praised. The program ran long due to lengthy selections and several encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Temple Choral Union
Union
Weber
Rossini
Creditors face wide gap in Nichols & Co assets
At a Lynn meeting, G. A. Nichols & Co boot and shoe makers show liabilities around 11300 with assets about 3500. Adams Brothers in Bangor Me report liabilities 7505 338 with assets about 1697.17. Rogers Smith & Co furniture dealers in Plymouth NC report large hidden funds and vanish. Flagsgow cigars New Haven with 3050 liabilities to be settled by assignment. Mallette Anable Springfield stationery seek insolvency with 2280 liabilities. Dyer Co Casco Me general merch fail. settlement to be in insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Nichols & Co
Lynn
Adams Brothers
Bangor
Herbert L. Rogers
Rogers, Smith & Co
Plymouth
N. C
Henry Flagowski
Cigars and Tobacco
New Haven
Conn
Ates Mallette & Anable
Springfield
P. A. Dyer & Co
General Merchandise
Casco
Hearing on Tewksbury alms house inquiry and veto committee
Tuesday hearing before the public charitable institutions committee examined inmate lists from the Tewksbury almshouse and the health board, heard Dr. Porter testify about anatomical specimens, and debated testimony limits. The special veto committee reviewed Gov Butler’s February whereabouts with witnesses and documents, adjourning until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Sth
Tewksbury Almshouse
Brown
Butler
Lorenzo &. Fairbanks
Board of Health, Lanacy and Charity
Charles B. Porter
Harvard Medical School
Porter
Tewksbury
Gov. Butler
Tony
Nathan Morse
Jersey City
Washington
Green B. Baum
William E. Barrett
Daily Advertiser
Gen. Baum
Internal Revenue Bureau
Stephen N. Gifford
Senate
Executive Chamber
Secretary of the Commonwealth
George G. Spear, Jr
Secretary of State
Mackintosh
Spear
Stolen Cigar Heist Leads to Three Arrests in Purchase Street
May 2 break in at William 8 Clark storeroom 124 and 126 Purchase Street yields many cigars stolen. Theft found May ith. Inspectors arrest Peter Cronan George Busby and Michael Donovan. About 2 000 cigars recovered from liquor stores. Cronan allegedly a pickpocket and Busby on bail for rope larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Clark
Boston Cigar Company
Purchase Street
Clark
Gerraughty
Mountain
Charlestown Observes Battle of Bunker Hill with Parade
Antique, military and civic groups in Charlestown prepare a Bunker Hill observance. The parade forms on Bunker Hill street and proceeds through Chelsea, Chestnut, Monument square, Bartlett, Elm, High streets, Monument avenue, Winthrop street, Adams street, around the soldiers' monument, Park, City Square, Main to the Neck, then returns. Col. E J Trall named chief marshal. In the evening Charlestown Cadets attend their annual dinner at the Quincy house with guests the Continental Guards.
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Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill Street
Chelsea
Chestnut Streets
Monument Square
Bartlett
Elm
High Streets
Monument Avenue
Winthrop Street
Adams Street
Soldiers’ Monument
Park Street
City Square
Main Street
Neck
Piedmont Cotton Manufacturing annual report shows strong profits
The Piedmont Cotton Manufacturing company at Greenvalle DC reported at a stockholders meeting a net profit of 2111 percent on $500000 capital. A 10 percent cash dividend was declared and remaining earnings added to surplus. About $210000, from earnings after dividends, was spent on improving property, now among the finest in the south.
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Piedmont Cotton Manufacturing Company
Greenvalle
D. C
Winthrop Clerk Arrested for Bank Robbery
Herbert L. Gordon, 26, of Winthrop, employed at the Boston Five Cent Savings Bank, was arrested Tuesday morning on a charge he stole 200 dollars from his employer on February 19. He pleaded guilty in court, was held in 1500 dollars bail, and faces detention. Gordon had traveled to Mexico briefly and planned to leave again soon.
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Herbert L. Gordon
Winthrop
Boston Five Cent Savings Bank
Gordon
West
Mexico
Morrison and Bingham Presidential Ticket Supported
Concord correspondent H H Metcalf of the Boston Post praises William R Morrison of Illinois and Larry Bingham of New Hampshire as strong capable representatives not seeking spoils. The Union suggests placing Bingham first, deeming him the stronger candidate and one of the ablest men in public life today.
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Manchester Union
Concord
Boston Post
H. H. Metcalf
William R. Morrison
Illinois
Larry Bingham
Union
Bingham
Lumber Mills at St John New Brunswick Employ Thousands
The article states 12 000 to 15 000 men work in lumber mills at St John New Brunswick. Supplying logs requires about 3 000 men and 500 teams on the river and tributaries during driving season. 1 000 more are needed. An additional 800 to 1 000 workers handle manufactured lumber in the harbor area.
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Navy Yard
United States
Richmond
Manila
Pe Tron Company
St. John
N. B
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Waldo A. Russell
Corcord
Colonel Watson
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Topsy
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Ella Marfield
Haledon
Helen Wallace
Constantine
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King Far
Murray
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Imelda
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Drum
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Crook
Army of the Potomac
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Gotham Gleanings
New Jersey
J. W. Keifer
Buckeye State
Col. &. D. Richardson
Jamaica
L. I
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Vention
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Foreign News
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E. W. Webb
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Chandler
NEW England News
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Belvidere
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Mase
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Behama Islands
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Alvin Joslin
Pounce & Co
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Hearts of Oak
Park
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Park Square
Museum
Pumetas Fritz
Mr. Lothian
Mr. Sweet
Sir. Sweet
Palin
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Boston Weekly Post
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Grov
Butley
College
Bingham and Morrison
ST. John, N. B
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Hor
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Canada
Europe
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United States Mutual Accident Association
Hall’s
Federal Street
Union Institution
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