Sugar Magnates Fearless in Court as Chapman Goes to Jail
Washington May 17 The first judicial blow against the trusts lands on Chapman the sugar broker who refused to name senators involved in sugar securities He is jailed for twenty four days at the district jail and will have access to reading material and visits He plans to sue the senators for damages if allowed Meanwhile President Havemeyer of American Sugar Refining Company faces similar questions as his trial is postponed to May 2 due to counsel schedules The government foresees a month to finish trials and possible appeals up to the Supreme Court
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Washington
Senate of the United States
Egerton R. Chapman
Arlington
Chapman
Arlington Hotel
Marshal Cook
Wilson and
Dimenhoeffer
MacCartney
Broker Chapman
Hallett Kilbourne
Congress
Kilbourne
York
Henry O. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
Davis
Nathaniel Wilson
Johnson
Havemeyer
Searles
Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Eddie Bald Wins Local Fountain Ferry Park Match Race
Eddie Bald of Buffalo defeated Owen Kimble of Louisville in a three heat match race at Fountain Ferry Park. Kimble won the first heat on a one third mile course in 48 2 6 seconds. Bald won the half mile in 1 26 24 and the mile heat in 2 11 3 6 with pacing.
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Louisville
Eddie Bald
Buffalo
Owen Kimble
Fountain Ferry Park
Kimble
Bald
Young Men's Democratic Club Nominates Five Members
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts met at 12 Bosworth Street and approved five nominations for membership. Nominees include Llewellyn H. Bartlett of Belmont Wilbert B. Bartlett of Belmont William A. Clark of Boston and Benjamin Levy of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Bosworth Street
Llewellyn H. Bartlett
Belmont
Wilbert
Aldermen Approve Cemetery Trustees and Nurses Home Land
The Board of Aldermen approved new cemetery department trustees J. Albert Brackett Jacob Morse William J Fallon Albert W Hersey and Frederick J Atteaux to honor Grand Army and Masonic interests The taking of land for a nurses home was approved and a $300 000 loan for school ventilation and fire safety was urged by Mayor Josiah Quincy with concerns over timing and unpaid bills.
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Lee
Presho
New Cemetery Department
J. Albert Brackett
Jacob Morse
William J. Fallon
Albert W. Hersey
Frederick J. Atteaux
Messrs. Brackett
Morse
Fallon
Mount Hope Cemetery
Mr. Brackett
Messrs. Morse
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
E. W. Kinsley
Frederick W. Atteaux
the Elks
John H. Collamore
Atteaux
Hersey
Scent Ip
Finance Committee
Somerville Mayor Praised For Heroic Act Saves Widow
Mayor Albion A. Perry of Somerville is hailed as a hero after rescuing Mrs. Ayres Mumford from being run down by frightened carriage horses and a post. The incident occurred as Mrs. Mumford walked toward the city hall to pay taxes, with the mayor's quick intervention credited for saving her life.
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Albion A. Perry
Somerville
Perry
Lord Byron
Ayres Mumford
Elm Street
Andromeda
Perseus
Highland Avenue
Treasurer’s Office
F. L. Newton
School Street
Mayor Perry of Somerville Saves Mrs Mumford Life
Mayor A. A. Perry of Somerville was hailed as a hero after rescuing Mrs Agnes Mumford from danger yesterday in a dramatic incident. The town honored him for his quick action and bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Perry
Somerville
Agnes Mumford
Mayor Perry Hero of Ill Runaway Carriage
Mayor Perry drove against frightened runaway horses near City Hall as a coachman and a colored driver saved the carriage. Mrs Mumford suffered bruises but is not believed to have internal injuries, while Ober restrained the team amid the scare. The mayor remains a public hero for his prompt action.
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Perry
Mother
School Street
Ober
Mc Eye
American Wringer Co Offers Wringers and Sweepers in Boston
The American Wringer Company lists 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston as address points. It offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 74.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Fire fighters praised as sturdy core of city safety
A city fire department is hailed for its strong reliable team ready to face danger. Eugene Rodgers notes two years of kidney trouble improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Knight's Pharmacy and endorses them, urging readers to consider the remedy priced at 50 cents a box via Foster-Milburn Co.
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Merrimac St
Eugene
Knight’s
Court St
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
U. S
Dual Kentucky senates clash over fusion bill in Frankfort hall
In Frankfort two rival bodies sat in the Kentucky Senate chamber claiming authority. The Stephenson fusion bill fight resumes with silver Democrats seeking the chair while Worthington refuses to vacate. Goebel asserts control as Bronston calls for action and a compromise emerges amid confusion.
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Frankfort
Senate of
Kentucky
Silver Democrats
Worthington
Bronston
Goebel
Aim
Senator Bronston
Socialists Nominate Barr and Allan for State Offices
The Socialist Labor Party convention in Lawrence completed its State ticket with A. W. Barr of Worcester for Secretary of State and Joseph B. Allan of Boston for auditor. The session also adopted resolutions attacking Republicans for false pretences, criticizing Democratic legislators, calling for abolition of the poll tax, and greeting Irish Socialist-Republican progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Socialist Labor Party
A. W. Barr
Worcester
Joseph B. Allan
Boston
Republican Party
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Senate
Ireland
Socialist-Republican Party
Fire Engulfs Warren Bros Paint and Oil Warehouse in Nashville
A major blaze in downtown Nashville on May 17 threatens Noel block and spreads from Warren Bros paint and oil warehouse across College Street. Western Union offices nearby remain safe as fire shifts toward Dickel and Co whiskey warehouse and adjoining structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Warren Bros
Western Union Telegraph Company
College Street
Western Union
Dickel & Co
Candlepin Winners at Boylston Alleys Finals
The two man team candlepin finals at Boylston alleys crowned Dray and Wroonweather with 689 for top prize. Paige and Kirby were second with 641 while Ed Beanard G Bean and Russell and Delano tied for third with 538. Wilby and Hack won prelim top prize 666. Kirby held best single string in prelims. Ryan claimed best of three strings in prelims. Dray topped the combined preliminaries and finals average.
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Boylston
Dray
Wroonweather
Paige
Kirby
Ed Beanard
G. Bean
Russell
Delano
Wilby
Hack
Ryan
Wilson and Canby End Long-Standing Management Tie
New York May 17 Officials announce Francis Wilson and manager Al Canby will separate for business reasons after a contract renewal failed. Wilson may skip road work next year though he must open at Knickerbocker Theatre. Canby plans remain undisclosed with a European voyage anticipated in June.
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New York
Francis Wilson
al. H. Canby
Wilson
Knickerbocker Theatre
Canby
Europe
East Boston Girl With Broken Arm
At 7 o clock last evening Sarah Hunt a 14 year old girl of 841 Border Street East Boston fell while playing in front of her home and broke her left arm. Dr Coy attended her at home.
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Sarah Hunt
Border Street
Boston
Coy
Downey Loses to Sullivan on Fouls in Nineteenth Round
Brooklyn boxer Jack Downey is defeated by Spike Sullivan at the Broadway Athletic Club after a foul in the 19th round. Downey had led at times but tired, while Sullivan fought fairly and would have won if the bout continued. The crowd hissed Downey for repeated clinching as police and officials kept order after Sullivan’s controversial victory.
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New York
Jack Downey
Brooklyn
Broadway Athletic Club
Spike’ Sullivan
Downey
Spike
Pat Scully
Ireland
Jack Burke
Boston
Scully
Burke
Paddy Fenton
Billy Steffers
Toledo
Steffers
Fenton
Danny O’brien
Paddy Farrell
Jack McDermott
Frank Boden
Sullivan
Dave
Jack Sullivan
Dan Donnelly
Lke
Roche
Harvey
O'Rourke
Dave Sullivan
Boxing Round Upset with Zeigler and Lavigne Clash
In a tense bout Zeigler avoided a knockdown after a neck punch while Lavigne followed with rights to the neck and ribs. Four six round preliminaries ended with Mike Dempsey besting Young and draws for Bull McCarthy versus Billy Smith and Ed Lenny versus Eugene Rowan. Dan McConnell outpointed Martin Judge.
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Lavigne
Zeigler
Mike Dempsey
Young
Bull McCarthy
Billy Smith
Ed Lenny
Eugene Rowan
Tom Cleary
Dan McConnell
Martin Judge
Zeigler Grinds Out Six Round Win Over Lavigne
In Philadelphia at the Quaker City Athletic Club Owen Zeigler outpointed Kid Lavigne in six rounds. The bout featured limited clean blows with Zeigler gaining advantage through rounds three to five and a knockdown when Zeigler slipped to the floor in the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Owen Zeigler
Kid Lavigne
Quaker City Athletic Club
Zeigler
Lavigne
Owen
Congress urged to fund relief for starving Americans in Cuba
The Senate debated aid for distressed U S citizens in Cuba with Consul General Lee reporting 600 to 800 people lacking support. A $50 000 appropriation was proposed for immediate relief and potential transport home under State Department direction. Davis opened the measure, Morgan supported recognizing Cuban patriots as belligerents, Wellington spoke on the matter.
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Lee
Congress
Secretary of State
United States
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Gallinger
Cuba
Morgan
Wellington
Maryland
Republican Praises Cleveland Sparks Debate in Senate
Senator Wellington, a Republican, praised Grover Cleveland while opposing a belligerent Cuban policy resolution. He urged tariff reform and a sound currency, warned against war, and urged conservatism in foreign affairs amid jeering remarks from Pettus and Stewart.
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Wellington
Senate
Republican Party
Congress
Bombastes Furioso
Don Quixote
United States
Europe
Spain
Faulkner
Pettus
Stewart
Nevada
Daniel Defends Resolution As Senate Stalls On War Fears
Senator Daniel of Virginia criticized Maryland Senator Wellington for misreading the resolution and argued recognizing belligerency to aid civilized conduct would not mean war with Spain. He said war would be calamity but delaying justice is worse. Senator Mason of Illinois planned to speak next after an executive session adjournment.
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Daniel
Virginia
Maryland
Wellington
Creation
Spain
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
Mr. Daniel
America
United States
Cuba
Mason
Illinois
Senate
Ka-Do Ad Moves to 12 Hanover Street
An ad announces Ka-Do moves to 12 Hanover Street in the West End to advertise products. The note promises free cones for a few weeks and mentions ongoing sales and offers including sarees and bets for 25 eb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover ST
Ronic
West End
House adjourns after clash over Cuba recognition amendment
Congressional dispute erupts as Bailey seeks unanimous consent for considering both Cuba belligerency recognition and related resolutions. Dingley moves to adjourn, triggering a roll call voted 90 to 69. The House adjourns at 340 p.m. to Thursday.
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Cuba
Senate
House
Bailey
Dingley
Mr. Bailey
Senator Mason's Warning on Cuba Vote Clash
Senator Mason warns of a clash between Cuba resolution backers and the tariff bill as filibuster tactics loom. Advocates fear opponents will block a vote before Monday when the tariff bill is to be considered. Senator Morgan seeks a vote sooner. Mason insists Cuba must be voted on before tariff consideration to avoid unprecedented filibustering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Mason
Cuba
Senate
Train to press Omaha claim in Journal and Advertiser
George Francis Train reopens his claim to Omaha as a potential $20 million stake. A Citizen Train interview recounts a park meeting with a mechanic who believes Train owns the land and speaks of a clouded title affecting Omaha and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal and Advertiser
George Francis Train
Omaha
Citizen Train
Citizen
Charitable Irish Society Holds Meeting at Parker House
Charitable Irish Society met at Parker House with M. T. Callahan presiding. Secretary J. W. Fogarty reported three members Captain John Read James E. Ryan and Michael B. ONeill had died. A smoke talk followed with music by Stedman and Dolan. Joseph H. ONeil lectured Life in Washington. Next meeting set for September.
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Irish Society
Parker House
M. T. Callahan
J. W. Fogarty
John Read
Charlestown
James E. Ryan
Michael B. O'Neill
William H. Stedman
Charles T. Dolan
Joseph H. O'Neil
Washington
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Sugar Kings
Havemeyer and
Hood
Aria
Nurses Home
of la
NEW Cemetery Trustees
Josiah Quincy
Somervile
Mumford
Board of Health
Roxbury Canal
South Bay
Massachusetts Avenue
Committee On Health
Transit Commission
Park Street
Forest Hills & Quincy Street Railway Company
Washington Street
Ward 23
Morton and
Sanford Streets
Ward 2
Codman, Adams and
Marsh Streets
Neponset Avenue
W. W. Hibbard
D. P. Stuart
Frederick Hills
N. A. M. Dudley
Rudnick
Winslow
Dudley Streets
Roxbury
Building Department
W. J. Donovan
Board of Aldermen
Robert A. Reed
Somerville City Hall
J. B. Allan
Socialists
State Auditor
Nashville Business Centre
East Boston
OWN
Spike Sulivan
Boston Boy
Cleveland
Senator Daniel
I. S. Johnson & CO
Mass
J. J. Fecht
Roxbury Bicycle Club
LS. Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Senator Mason
Charitable Irish
Joseph Barondess
Wallballa’ Hall
Meyer Schoenfield
Schoenfeld
Brownsville
Newark
MR. Leavitt
Cate
Everett Board of Aldermen
Paine
Thomas Leavitt
Alderman Marshall
Leavitt
H. Q Lord
Louise
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Edmund Wilcox
State St
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