Blaine Scheme to Capture Nomination Reported
Washington dispatch reports that James G Blaine is poised to be the Republican presidential nominee on the second ballot. Leaders including Clarkson Dudley Walcott Teller and Elkins hint at Blaine readiness, with moves to withdraw Harrison if needed and Alger seen as a possible dark horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Harrison
Grandpa
Platt
New York
Clarkson
Dudley
Walcott and
Teller
Blaine
South
Minneapolis
Stephen Elkins
Elkins
John Clarkson
J. Sloat Fassett
John M. Thurston
John P. Sanborn
W. W. Crapo
General Alger
Detroit
Alger
Dark Horse
The Nelson House exposed as a sham Christian refuge
An investigative reveal shows Nelson House at 11 Pitts street, run by Walter A. Gibson and Mrs. Helen A. Jones as a lodging house, not a reforming Christian home. Sworn statements describe management pressuring lodging, liquor sales, robberies, and police evasion, with postman and witnesses confirming the same pattern.
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Christian Charity
Nelson House
Pitts Street
Nelson Hrouse
Walter A. Gibson
Gibson
Helen A. Jones
Brady
James N. Brady
Bowdoin Street
Nelson Flouse
James M. Brady
Suffolk
Albert 5
Stafford
Justice of the Peace
Dr. Frank
William Hurd
Mrs. Jones
Colonel Quin Guilty in Mock Trial at Dudley Street Opera House
A mock trial by the Thomas G. Stevenson Post G A K drew a large crowd at the Dudley Street Opera House. William M. Olin secretary of the Commonwealth was charged with larceny of a bottle of hair restorer on March 17. He claimed an alibi in Dublin Ireland while witnesses testified to his bad character. The judge Hon Halsey J Boardman declared him guilty. Clerks and attorneys included Alfred Williams Rev R Burr Rev C R Tenney Rev L Rexford and Rev A J Patterson.
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Thomas G. Stevenson
Dudley Street
William M. Olin
The
Commonwealth
Theo
Lutz
Olin
Dublin
Ireland
Fourth
J. G. B. Adams
O. H. Hearty
S. A. Auger
F. B. Ruskins
James Jacobs
John Sullivan
Halsey J. Boardman
Broken neck set in Ho yoxx. patient faces uncertain outcome
Mrs. Ann Williams of Ho yoxx suffered a broken neck from a stairs fall on Saturday. Dr. Mahoney and local physicians performed the set this afternoon, realigning displaced third and fourth cervical vertebrae and disengaging locked facets. The spinal cord was stretched and the ultimate result remains in doubt.
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Ho.yoxx
Ann Williams
Mahoney
Irish local government bill debate in Commons
May 19 London House of Commons saw few members as Mr. Balfour moved the second reading of the Irish local government bill. Thomas Sexton launched an eleventh hour attack denouncing the bill as dishonest. Gladstone appeared amused by the critique. Madden gave a weak reply as Labouchere claimed the measure not local government. The session adjourned without action.
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London
House of Commons
Balfour
Thomas Sexton
McAvarthyite
House
Ireland
Gladstone
Sexton
Madden
Labouchere
Somerville House Burned In Somerville Street Fire
Isaac Van der Slycke's residence at 7 Berkeley Street Somerville was gutted last night. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars and covered by insurance.
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Isaac van der Slycke
Berkeley Street
Somerville
Destructive flood hits East St. Louis levees breached
May 19 St. Louis reports the levees broke at 10 am flooding a four mile by one and a half mile district from Court Street to Floyd bluffs and Lynn to the Missouri River. Dwellings swept from foundations, fences and timbers scattered. Thousands searched for homes and missing people. Mrs. Keely, 67, found waist-deep in water after 24 hours on a trunk. Most outer-edge residents cannot return yet.
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Court Street
Floyd Bluffs
Lynn
Missouri River
Floyd
Residence Street
Sioux City
Floyd River
Flood Threat Looms as Dykes Break Near St Louis Area
In Madison three miles north of East St. Louis floods force residents to higher ground while Venice evacuees seek safety. Breaks appeared at 11 o'clock in the Ohio Mississippi dyke as relief committees form. Alton loses rail access and several factories may shut down. embankments erode as waters rise. Sixty miles away Floyd river recedes but flood lands remain saturated with extensive property damage and up to twenty five deaths feared. stockyards and packing losses estimated at 450000 to 500000 dollars and residents lose about 750000 in homes and furniture.
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Madison
East St. Louis
Venice
St. Louis
Ohio
Mississippi
Alton
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Keokuk & Northwestern
Schoolhouse Dedication at Dorchester Honors Local Figures
The Henry L. Pierce Grammar School in Dorchester was dedicated yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Hon. Henry L. Pierce, Mrs. Emily A. Fifield, Hon. C. T. Gallagher, Rev. Christopher R. Eliot, Samuel B. Capen, Rev. Arthur Little, D.D., and others. Mrs. Fifield accepted the building keys and handed them to Warren, school master. A Kneeland dedication ode was sung by pupils. Speakers included Richard G. Humphreys, Henry L. Pierce, Samuel B. Capen, and Rev. Dr. Little.
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Henry L. Pierce
Dorchester
Emily A. Fifield
C. T. Gallagher
Christopher R. Eliot
Samuel B. Capen
Arthur Little
D.D
Eliot
Mr. Warren
John Kneeland
Richard G. Humphreys
Dr. Little
Earle Will Fuels Charity With City Library Endowments
The Northampton physician Dr Pliny Earle leaves 50000 to Northampton to be invested for income aiding Forbes library. The bulk of his medical library goes to Forbes Agency. Remaining estate funds aid for library work, with 6000 to Leicester for a library, 2000 to Uxbridge Friends, 1000 each to MA SPCC MA SPCA and NEHGS, 2000 to South Street Home, 38200 to nephews and nieces, and Frank B Sanborn as literary executor.
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Northampton
Mass
Pliny Earle
Earle
Forbes
Leicester
Uxbridge
Dartmouth keeps beat on Amherst with 2 1 win
Amherst fell 5 to 1 as Dartmouth pitcher O'Connor struck out fourteen, besting Amherst for the second time this series. Dartmouth totaled eight hits to Amherst's five with one error to Amherst's five. Batteries: O'Connor Ran ney for Dartmouth Colby Sullivam Hunt for Amherst.
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Amherst
Dartmouths
O’connor
Dartmouth
Ranney
Colby
Sullivam
Hunt
Of a Sudden He Be comes a Protectionist
London May 19 Lord Salisbury in Hastings warned that free trade endangers Britain as foreign nations adopt protection. He urged limited imports and targeted duties to secure access to markets, noting reliance on the United States for essential goods and raw materials and calling for a pragmatic shift from pure free trade.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Hastings
England
Great Britain
United States
Cable
Post
Russell
William Endicott, Jr
Beacon Street
John R. Thayer
Dem
Salisbury
George S. Hale
A. B. Champlin
Rep
Howard
Harvey N. Shepard
John Simpkins
Bennett
New England
M. J. McEttrick
McCall
John Reade
Edwin L. Sprague
Ames
Lord Salisbury Speech Sparks Business and Politician Talk
Reports from Hastings show a mix of reactions from business leaders and politicians on Lord Salisbury's speech on tariff and free trade. Several lawmakers voiced cautious or supportive views, noting potential campaign use and the clash between protection and reciprocity.
National Bank Call for Reports May 17
Washington May 19 The comptroller of the currency has ordered a report on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Tuesday May 17.
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Washincton
Comptroller of the Currency
Engraving Reward Offer for POST Subscribers
The POST offers an engraving worth several dollars to subscribers who present thirty coupons at its office or receive it by mail for eight cents. Four month subscribers get an engraving in advance and extra engravings with more coupons. Four months of POST costs $1 and starts today.
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the Post
Deacon’s defence plans justifiable homicide at May trial
Nick reports that after final questioning Deacon and his counsel prepared the line of defence for the trial tomorrow. Deacon expressed remorse over Abeille’s death and suggested punishment. His lawyers expect acquittal, while Deacon rejected his wife’s plea for forgiveness as she admitted guilt.
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Nick
Deacon
Abeille
Deaton
Man Robb? Train Fatality Near Swett Street Bridge
The mangled body of a man believed to be George Tenant, a plumber with D F Shannon, 98 West Wedham Street, was found beside the New York New England railroad tracks near the Swett Street bridge in South Boston yesterday morning.
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George Tenant
D. F. Shannon
West Wedham Street
N. Y. & N. E. Railroad
Swett Street Bridge
South Boston
Fully Covered by Insurance Not A Guard Against Fire Loss
The article argues that insurance does not fully shield a manufacturing firm from fire devastation. It notes that even with coverage, business interruption, loss of unique patterns and records, and replacement delays cause substantial, often unrecoverable, harm. It cautions against relying on blanket statements about insurance indemnity.
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Daily Press
The
Paper World
Gotton Picker Promises 90 Million in a Year
A historical column promotes a Toronto inventor Campbell's cotton picking machine, saying it could save 90 million dollars in one year. It notes Massachusetts investor Seth Turner, a Boston office at 31 Milk Street, and urges readers to buy a few shares at low cost for a limited time.
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Adam
Eve
Paradise
Campbell
Toronto
Seth Turner
Massachusetts
Boston
Milk Street
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King’s Daughters
Back Bay
Salvation Army
Herbert Spencer
Froebel
Jesus
Social Science Institute
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Davenport
Tremont Row
Mr. Gibson
C. EB. Davenport
Albert
Quin Guilty
Porerk
Toa
Benjamin
Local Government
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Albany Sts
Boston Veterinary Hospital
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Daniel D. Lee
Wilbert Soule Forge
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Nebrasha
Dioii
Johnson
National Bank Call
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