Foraker Speaks on Cuban Mediation and United States Policy
The Senate debated Cuba with Foraker Cannon Lindsay and Hoar leading. Foraker revealed Olney mediation offers to Spain were rejected, arguing for direct intervention or recognition of Cuban belligerency if needed, while West Morgan and Hoar pressed for full evidence and an early vote.
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Washington
Cuba
Senate
Foraker
Ohio
Cannon
Tah
Lindsay
Kentucky
Hoar
Massachusetts
Iney
Uba
Spain
United States
Gannon
Weyler
Morgan
West
State Department
Chandler
N. H
Mr. West
Missouri
Committee On Foreign Relations
Lee
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Foraker
Theentleman
Alabama
Rockhill
Judge Day
Gallinger
Mr. Hoar
Gett
Congress
Friends of the Resolution
Mr. Gallinger
Virginia
J. Foraker
Secreta Olney
Oar
Olney
Mr. Elkins
England
Thurston
Reed Sets Rules Panel To Frame Cuba Aid Measure
Washington May 19 The House rules committee will frame a rule to bring the Senate approved Cuba relief appropriation to a vote. Republican leaders back adopting the Senate resolution and sidestepping belligerency recognition. Bailey plans a minority report and an amendment, likely to be ruled out of order, risking a Democratic filibuster. Republicans urge members to return for a quorum without Democrats and Populists.
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Washington
Reed
Committee On Rules
House
Senate
Cuba
Bailey
Rules Committee
Morgan
Gilchrist Co offers free dressmaking with skirt fabric purchase
Boston shoppers can buy a five yard skirt length at 50 cents a yard or more and have it made up for free. If the fit or workmanship fails, the cloth purchase price is refunded. The unusual offer is billed as unique in local business history.
Noted Minstrels at Charlestown Bijou Opera House
Charlestown residents packed the Bijou Opera House for the Catholic Literary Union minstrels. John R Murphy led as interlocutor with Senator Jim Hayes and ex Alderman Mahoney among the end men. The show featured songs jokes and a cakewalk with notable performances from Tom Mullen Ed Quigley Mitchell and Fitzgerald. The event closed with a sketch Idle Moments on the Levee and a token watch charm from the Redberry Club.
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Charlestown
Bijou Opera House
Catholic Literary Union of
John R. Murphy
John
Tom Mullen
Jim Hayes
Ned Quigley
Democratic
John J. Mahoney
Michael J. Mitchell
O. P
Thomas School Street Mullen
Tom
Courtney
Lowell
Quincy
Fitzgerald
J. J. Corbett
James A. McDonald
James N. Supple
Page
Rupert S. Carven
John J. Coleman
Senator Hayes
Bunker Hill
Arthur W. Dolan
Virginia
Redberry Club
W. A. Cahoon
A. L. Green
F. M. Williams
Vey Down Beamini
EK. L Quigley
Lily Black
James F. Bahoney
Tooter Willin
John Mahoney
Daris Miller
John O Bench
Eadman Mitchell
Diamons
Bunker
Irregularity in Bids Sparks City Printing Plant Controversy
The committee aired concerns that bids were not opened publicly and that Boston firms offered lower prices for a new printing plant than the paid purchase. Experts’ valuations varied wildly, with one figure near 5,480 to 15,780 for presses, showing a potential $10,000 overpayment. The report questions witnesses, condemns a reformist group, and defends public officers amid scandal claims.
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Elder
Cashman
Tarbett
Cottrell Company
Rockwell
Berwick
Walsh
Boston
Smart
Cranston
Thorogood
Splithoff
Twitchell
Adams
City
Jamieson
Cottrell
Whitlock
Ellis
Salem
Keating
J. Cashman
O’connor
Citizens’ Association
Messrs. Elder and Tarbett
Lane
John O’connor
Messrs
George H. Ellis
James Phinney
Perry
Jameson, Preston and Freeman
Colonel Rockwell
Theitizens’ Association
Letter Carriers at Odds Elect Delegates
Branch 4 of the Letter Carriers Association met at the American House to elect National Convention delegates. After a long session ending at 1:30 AM no candidate achieved a majority. Theodore C. Dennis led with 129 votes among 28 ballots, and the meeting adjourned subject to the president's call.
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Letter Carriers’ Association
American House
Theodore C. Dennis
Isaac B Allen Defaults in Municipal Civil Court
Councillor Isaac B. Allen failed to appear as his name was called in a Municipal Civil Court case brought by Dennis P. Murphy of Everett. The suit seeks $2.75 plus interest from Oct 1, 1896 for rent of a Tappan Street house and two coal deliveries of a quarter ton each. Brown and Wolfe, his attorneys, did not appear to answer.
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Isaac B. Allen
Dennis P. Murphy
Everett
Brown & Wolfe
Tappan Street
City Officials Criticised Over Municipal Plant Purchase
Testimony accuses city officials of withholding bids and delaying disclosure while a Citizens Association criticizes a municipal plant deal tied to labor pressure. A committee heard claims that $19 was wasted, benefiting Cashman creditors who received far more than warranted. Harding's argument closed with Anderson speaking for OWS.
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Citizens’ Association
Lane
Cashman
John Cashman
City purchase of Cashman plant sparks attack on valuation
In a heated exchange, claims question whether the city overpaid for the Cashman plant and whether experts and officials acted in bad faith. Critics allege deliberate manipulation while defenders argue value for continued operation and proper due diligence.
Counsel Anderson's Argument on City Investigation
Council debate highlights Anderson arguing the lengthy probe has exhausted witnesses and evidence. He notes twelve days of hearings and about thirty witnesses, totaling 760 pages, amid city political contention and allegations against Councilman Saunders.
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Anderson
Pengee
Saunders
Indigestion the Hidden Train Wrecker and a Cure
A pamphlet-like warning compares indigestion to a train wrecker's danger to travelers and home life. It extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure for consumption and related diseases, claiming 98 percent success and urging purchases from World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo. A testimonial from Mrs. Shely supports the remedy, mentioning neck goitre improvement after several bottles.
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Dr. Pierce
J Shely
Thomas Place
Minneapolis
Minn
Substitute bill favors Boynton bicycle railroad backers
In the House yesterday Mr Du Buceau of Fall River offered a substitute for the Boynton bicycle railroad bill. The Boston terminus would be at the corner of Dudley street and Marrison avenue with close connections to the elevated system. The $300,000 forfeit is removed and replaced with a provision allowing property owners damaged to file damages petitions and seek remedy in law.
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Dubucue
Fall River
Boynton Bicycle Railroad
Boston
Dudley Street
Marrison Avenue
Goldstein Schechter Wedding At 26 Lowell Street
Louis Goldstein and Miss Emma Schechter were married last evening at the bride's home 26 Lowell Street. Rev. Mr. Levin officiated. An enjoyable evening followed with music dancing and song in the presence of many friends.
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Louis Goldstein
Emma Schechter
Lowell Street
Levin
Archbishop Corporation Bill Passes House In Boston
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston is set to become a corporation to hold property for religious and charitable purposes as the House passes the measure. Rep Pierce of Milton opposes, saying he will grant church groups no more than other sects. Washburn of Worcester defends the bill. Senate rejects an inspector bill for Boston street excavations due to no hearing. A House bill on weights and measures was amended to place custody with town and city treasurers. A statue for Major-General Banks is ordered to a third reading.
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Boston
Pierce
Milton
Washburn
Worcester
Senate
Quinn
Suffolk
United States
Bradford
Hampden
House
Banks
Flag of truce waves as Greek Turkish camps rest
Athens reports a white flag over hostile camps signaling a pause. Greece offers a reasonable settlement and defers to powers, while Turkey remains stubborn though admitting heavy losses at Domokes. Turks concede Greeks were not defeated after the battle.
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Athens
Greece
Turkey
Domokes
Carrello Uses Brick in North End Altercation
Michael Carrello, an Italian youth from Charlestown Street, quarrels with William Condon on Prince Street, picks up a street brick, strikes Condon, who is knocked unconscious. Condon is taken to Station 1 and later revived by Dr. Elliott. Carrello is jailed.
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Michael Carrello
Charlestown Street
North End
Prince Street
William Condon
Condon
Station 1
Carrello
Elliott
Buggy rider injured in Dorchester street collision
William Glynn of 23 Gates street attempted to pass a suburban parcel wagon at the Dorchester Ward corner when his buggy wheel struck the wagon wheel. Glynn fell and cut a two inch gash over his right eye. He was treated by Dr Watts and sent home.
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William Glynn
Gates Street
Dorchester Street
Ward Street
William Kelly
Oak Place
Glynn
Watts
Kelly
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