Donnelly Sparks Convention Row Over Committees
At the convention Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota moved to have each state name all its committeemen at once, risking immediate organization of a national third party. General Weaver of Iowa denounced the plan, the motion was ruled out of order, and the committee on resolutions was formed with one member from each state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Massachusetts
S. W. Chase
Kansas
E. E. Eaton
Ohio
Lewis Belser
Nebraska
Oakland
Kentucky
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
Donnelly
J. K. Weaver
Iowa
Jonnelly
New England
Connecticut
Robert Shine
Maine
W. LD. Smith
Mason A. Green
Rhode Island
B. Balhest
Ieuatius Donnelly
General Weaver
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Merchants’ Exchange of
Cincinnati
Peffer
Convention
Major Mohawk Block Fire at Bay and Market Streets
A devastating blaze in Jacksonville on the Mohawk Block caused extensive damage across three stories. The United States District Court rooms and Masonic lodge records burned, with total losses estimated around 500000 dollars. The post office malls were saved, and firefighters fought shifting flames as adjacent buildings including the Britz and Carleton Hotel blocks caught fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Bay and
Market Streets
Drew Hardware Company
Church, Anderson & Co
James Dougass
United States District Court
Masonic Lodge
United States Court
Drew
Anderson & Co
Douglass
Charles Bri'z
Kay Street
Carleton Hotel
Britz Building
John Clark
United States
Mohawk Block
George F. Drew Hardware Company
James Douglass
United States Bonded Warehouse
el Modelo
el Lobo
Paris
Chambery
Savoy
Bourget
Chatillon
Jake Bourget
Bond
N. K
Hancock
J. D. Cahoon
Boston
Solomon Cahoon
Medfield
Mass
After Thirty Years Service Salem Man James Shatewell Dies
Salem May 19 Mr James Shatewell assistant register of deeds for Southern Essex district died at his home in Salem noon yesterday of veritonitis after an illness of a week aged about 54 He was a native of Salem and served in the deeds office for over thirty years A popular figure in the Salem YM A and Tabernacle Church He left a widow and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
James Shatewell
Southern
Essex District
Et the Rears of Deeds
Salem YM
Tabernacle Church
Jews Seize Boston Church for New Synagogue Venture
An Episcopal deconsecration will precede Jewish control of the Church of the Messiah on Florence street. Rabbi Feuerlicht and the Gates of Prayer congregation plan to occupy the $30,000 property by late June while their new Back Bay church is built, with the old rector’s parishioners worshiping in a hall until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Abrams
Rabbi Feuerlicht
Pleasant Street
Florence Street
Henry F. Allen
Back Bay
Falmouth
Trainsboro
Lyda A. Morrill
Boston
Saftfolk
Morrill Gelorgianna Morrill
Berkeley Street
Scrub championship series planned at Harvard amid team changes
Harvard outlines a new scrub class championship with games beginning Friday and a schedule drafted by Jet. Freshman nine faces Exeter this afternoon at Jarvis Field with lineup changes including Paine at first base and Highland pitching. Yale Freshmen meet next week in New Haven. The Boat Crews add a second varsity, with Perkins as captain in a tight training race against the varsity, while the Freshman crew also reorganizes and eyes the New London race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Yale
Jet
Glee Club
Crimson
Exeter
Jarvis Field
Alward
Dickinson
R. EK. Paine
Minton
Highland
Fall River
New Haven
Linnfield
Quigley
Cambridge
Thompson- Houston
Perkins
Watress
Jones
Steedman
Stearns
Fitzhugh
Parker
Burgess
Meed
Marvard
Kelton
Vail
Cummings
Powers
Rane Toul
Lynam
Newell
Cragie Bridge
Varsity
Bona
Waters
Shea
Gliddell
Foy
Blake
Johnson
Thompson
New London
No Secondary Liability Ruling Overrules Demurrer in New Haven Indictment
Judge Van Brunt overruled the demurrer to the indictment against New Haven directors. He held directors may be charged as aiding and abetting in violations of the car heating statute, rejecting the claim that only corporate agents can offend. The ruling allows the case to proceed with renewed pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
van Brunt
Erwin
Evey
Harvard Musicians in Brookline Town Hall Concert
Lue Brookline Town Hall was filled with a large and fashionable audience for the annual Brookline concert of the Harvard Glee Banjo and Mandolins clubs. The programme was excellently rendered and the college boys were enthusiastically applauded. Dancing followed until 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Brookline
Harvard Glee
Large New York Gold Shipment Planned to Europe
New York May 19 About four million more dollars in gold are expected to be shipped to Europe tomorrow. Brown Bros Co 750000 Waring Magoun Co 1000000 L von Hoffmann Co 250000 Lazard Freres 760000 Heidelbach Ickleheimer Co 600000 total 5250000 The last mentioned may raise their shipment to 1000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Brown Bros. & Co
Waring, Magoun & Co
L. von Hoffmann & Co
Lazard Freres
Heidelbach, Ickleheimer & Co
Novel Surgical Operation by Dr Kittredge in Salem
Dr Thomas Wittredge assisted by other physicians performed a novel operation to strengthen a fractured knee pan. Benjamin Aptam, injured by a fall, had a weak fracture that later fractured again. The method opened over the fracture, smoothed bone surfaces, drilled holes, and inserted wire tacks to fuse the two bone halves. The wound closed with silver thread. The two hour procedure used ether. patient will rest with opiates for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarge
Thomas Wittredge
Benjamin Aptam
Kittredge
Hns
Itata Hunt Ecuador May 19 Reports on Itata Seizure
Secretary Tracy says Charleston commander may seize the insurgent steamer Itata in Chilean waters if she reaches them, while Commodore McCann on the Baltimore holds discretion on future action. News says Itata is already beyond US reach, having passed Acapulco with Charleston arriving after, and Esmeralda awaits coal at Acapulco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tracy
Charleston
McCann
Baltimore
Iquique
Navy Department
Panama
Acapulco
Mexico
Ciry
Pacific Coast
Itata
United States
Gower estate in Brookline sold at auction
The Gower estate in Brookline the Providence based owner George L. Gower was sold by auction on Clyde and Newton streets opposite part of the Country Club grounds The twenty three and a half acre parcel includes a twenty five room mansion and a stable The property fronts Clyde street 1700 feet Newton street 600 feet and Goddard avenue 200 feet It was bought by Boston landholder James Stevenson for 19000 who plans to divide it into building lots and erect cottages
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gower
Brookline
George L. Gower
Providence
R.e
Newton and
Clyde Streets
Country Club
Clyde Street
Newton Street
Goddard Avenue
Edward Hatch
Samuel Hatch & Co
James Stevenson
Boston
Hartford Hotel Attached in Financial Embarrassment
Hartford Conn May 19 The United States Hotel owner Ex Sheriff O D Keymonur faced serious financial trouble as several attachments were levied by minor creditors. A meeting of larger creditors was held to safeguard their interests. Much hinges on whether Far Seymour recovers from his critical condition this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Hotel
Hartford
Conn
United States
O. D. Keymonur
Seymour
Municipal Lighting Bill Prompts Debate in Legislature
Amid heated remarks the House passed the municipal lighting bill with broad support, proponents arguing towns deserve control of lighting and water, while opponents warn against corporate privilege. Amendments were adopted as the Senate considered related measures on pensions, canals, and state commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Chelsea
Gillett
Sprinfield
McEttrick
Boston
Barrett
Supreme Court
Sir Gould
Quincy
Quilc
Potter Lovell Bank Seeks Insolvency Victory Over Walter Potter
The Haverhill Bank seeks Walter Potter under insolvency proceedings in Norfolk County Court claiming a $5000 note guarantee by Potter, Lovell & Co. was unpaid. Two hearings have occurred with Judge White. Evans & Co attachments and an August assignment are cited. final briefs will be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill Bank
Walter Potter
Potter, Lovell & Co
Norfolk County
Judge White
Boston
Potter
Worcester Steel Works
George M. Rice
Cohasset
Norfolk County Court
Irving A. Evans & Co
Evans & Co
Willliam A
William Minot, Jr
Agnes
Don Fuller
Suffolk
Sane
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Llivah George
Register
Cambridge Aldermen Address West End Railway Tracks
Cambridge Board of Aldermen requested repair of tracks on Cambridge street by West End Railway Company and granted joint rights for 120 poles on Kirkland, Peabody and Cambridge streets. An increase in pay for top city officials failed 7 to 3. police sergeants approved. meeting adjourned with plans to press Harvard Bridge track matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
West End Railway Company
Cambridge Street
West End Road
Cambridge Electric Light Company
Kirkland, Peabody and
Cambridge Streets
Harvard Bridge
Front Street
Cer
Committee On
Whitney
New $5 Counterfeit in New Haven Circulation
A five dollar counterfeit silver certificate circulates in New Haven Connecticut on May 19. Merchants have accepted them though the note imitates the 1890 oval leader with check letter D. The seal is brick colored and the engraving is poor making the counterfeit easy to spot with careful inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Havin
Conn
Pi Eta Society Relives Harvard Spring Theatricals
Pleata Theatricals of Harvard presented a benefit bill at Union Hall last evening, reviving the Pi Eta Society's famed theatrical tradition. The program mixed Henry Fielding’s adaptation of Molière and a Harris farce Love and Mushrooms, delivering lively wit and strong performances to a good audience for the Homoeopathic Dispensary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Eta Society
Harvard
Union Hall
Frank A. Harris
J. Cheever Goodwin
F. D. Millett
Charles Belshaw
Pi Eta
Henry Fielding
Society
Sir Jasper
J. T. Lincoln
Leander
Charlotte
C. H. Porter
J. M. Morton
Sieessbesen Wits DL
A. DeVussin
Faker
A. J. Healey
Henry Mason
Gvoer
Jonas
HL. Cumsinge
Alicedale
Ir. Norcross
E. &. Leland
A. H. Millard
Pumpkinville Hotel
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Somerville
Dana Street
Church of the Messiah
New Haven Railroad
Dr. Kittredge of
State Dairy Bureau
Senate
Thayer
Worcester
Liver
Cape Cod
Bennett
Everett
Harmers’ Lawn &Trust Co
House
City of
Boston Police
Algonquin Club
Board of Fension Commissioners
Potter-Lovell
Cambridge Affairs
Pleta Theatricals
Gloucester
Samuel Cupper
William I. Cooper
Anc
George Douglas
Eeeed
United States Inspector of Customs
Pew
Customs House
J. Newman & Sons
Faneuil Hall
Quincy Market
Lostor
Board of Assessors
J. S. Duncklee
Aanfa Investment
John Jefferles & Sons
George Higginson
Vumaiun
Massachis GU
Mlipolessx
Ivrobate Court
Pillebec
Macy
Medford
Said
M. Lendsley Ranlowun
Middlesex
Sail Boston
George M. Brooks
Tsquire
J. H. Tyler
Massachuda
Charles T
UE Simpton
Polden
Licn
The
Elwaw Guorge
Thomas O'Brien
Doston
Tee
James Dolan
Winifred Dolan
Executrix
John Lavery
Heston
M. Lavery
Home Savings Investment Company
New Hampshire
Main St
Cambridgeport
C. C.hoffman
Pres
H. D.winter
Treas
Chas.n. Conant
Sec
Supreme Order of Royal Knights
Petion
Supreme Commandery
Hanover St
Order of Aviz
C. P. Staples
Supreme Keeper of Records
Central St
Lowell, Mass
Peris
Cec
Friendly Aid Society
Seanad
Waiham, Masi
United States League
Office OF
Supreme Lodge
Boylston ST
Boston, Mass
Deets
Cit Toy
EatownetSo
William Hamilton
Bouleiou Street
Boeston
FLW
Prescott & 69
Bmankerse
Devonshire Street
BOG
BPR
Caabok
REW York
PHILA
Reasatos
William St
Lome
Tremont Street
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Murdock’s Liquid Food
Murdock
Its
Lia Gay
Groveton
N. H
J. Smith
Hunington
Murdock’'s Liquid
Board OF Health
Wastern
Macena
Canary
Cape de Verda
Mediterranean
Straits
Africa
Cape of Good Hope
West India
Bahama
Bermuda
Virginia
Central
South America
British America
Gk. Davis
Suffolk County
Noth
Penberton Square
Stebbins
Thomas C. Whidden
Godfrey Morse
Commissioners
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