Walker Warns Leaders as Next Congress Shifts House Rules
Washington May 20 Mr Henderson Iowa reports that the rules committee set aside Thursday for Phillips labor investigation and Friday for arbitration bill. Mr Walker denounces House leaders predicting end of their reign and says next rules will allow business per members wishes. He complains govt policy blocks paying honest debts and blasts demagogy as worthless debate wastes private claims. Dalzell clashes with Walker after Mahon moves to recommit. immigration bill debates continue with votes on lake city protection and McCall substitute.
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Washington
Henderson
Rep
Iowa
Committee On
Phillips Labor Investigation Commission
Walker
Congress
Pennsylvania
Mr. Dalzell
Maine
Dingley
Dalzeil
Penn
Committee On Labor
Corliss
Stone Consular Inspection
McCall
Yeas
Stone
Barry Wins First Petroff Defense Victory Over Showalter
Barry defeated Showalter in a Petroff defense after a well directed mid game attack. By adjournment at six o clock Barry held the advantage though the result remained doubtful until the sixtieth move when referee Walcott ruled Barry had a winning position. Showalter resigned three moves later and left for New York on the midnight train but will return to play Barry on Saturday.
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Barry
Showalter
Petroff
Barry S
Walcott
New York
Yale Eight Coached by Ives Bolton After Henley
Ex captains Ives and Bolton arrived in New Haven to coach Yale's eight for Henley. They will stay several days. Bob Cook criticized the crew as too stiff slow in the stroke and imprecise in wrist action. He plans rigging changes and longer practice to fix faults.
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New Haven
Conn
Ives
Bolton
Yale
Bob Cook
Rew
Thesa Fantts
Democratic silver issue swirls as convention ends
A heated debate over bimetallism and silver vs gold dominated a recent meeting. The majority report backed free coinage and labor reforms, while the minority opposed currency debasement. Cleveland was hissed as the pro silver faction clashed with critics. A provisional McKinley campaign committee was formed afterward.
Russell Boom Moves Forward at New Hampshire Democratic Convention
In Concord on May 20 delegates favorable to former Massachusetts Governor William E. Russell were chosen: Frank Jones, Charles A. Sinclai r, A. W. Sulloway, and Irving W. Drew. A rival anti Russell ticket appeared but faded. The platform backs a gold standard for currency and the Monroe Doctrine, while praising Cleveland on public credit. Jerome Doyle and Amos N. Blandin were elected to the national convention with A Richards and George E. Bales as alternates for Russell.
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Concord
N. H
Massachusetts
Frank Jones
Charles A. Sinclair
Portsmouth
A. W. Sulloway
Franklin
Irving W. Drew
Lancaster
Cleveland
Jeremiah J. Doyle
Nashua
Amos N. Blandin
A. Richards
Newport
George E. Bales
Wilton
William E. Russell
Cotton Exchange Opens Campaign for Sound Money
New York May 20 Wall Street began a campaign for sound money urging both parties to declare for a stable currency. The Cotton Exchange resolutions cite financial distrust and calling for the currency issue to be central in the campaign. Wall Street discussions focus on Major McKinley and his position on finance, with many Republicans urging a clear stance.
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New York
Wall Street
McKinley
Ohio
Cotton Exchange
Major McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Platt in Danger in New York Political Struggle
May 20 dispatch notes Milholland Platt contest intensifying as McKinley victory at St Louis could topple the Easy Boss. Republicans machinists and anti machinists move to free the party from the Platt yoke in a local secret session.
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New York
McKinley
St. Louis
Nomina
South Carolina Democrats Meet in Capitol for Silver Platform
South Carolina convention at Columbia adopts a brief platform favoring free silver and anti Cleveland. Tillman and Evans lead calls for Tillman for president while Irby warns against a bolt. Delegates-at-large to Chicago named but a late night recess sets Sept. 1 reassembly if bolting occurs.
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Cleveland
Judge French
Vollmer
Davenport
Chicago
Columbia
S. C
Capitol
Tillman
Irby
Evans
South Carolina
W. H. Ellerbee
D. J. Bradham
Congress
Democracy
Democratic State Convention Adopts Gold Standard
In Aberdeen on May 4 the Democratic State convention elects Mr Ramsey as chairman 240 to 162 and endorses the administration with a gold standard stance. A free silver substitute is offered but defeated.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Mr. Ramsey
Despatch on Reform Union cases in Transvaal
Sir Hercules Robinson reports that fifty nine reform union members face varied sentences. Nine to be released now include H J King Captain Main and Butters. Others released after three months or after longer terms, Americans Lingham Clement Leonard. Jameson brothers cited. Rhodes Philips Farrar Hammond death sentences commuted to fifteen years imprisonment.
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London
Hercules Robinson
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Reform Union
H. J. King
Main
Butters
F. R. Lingham
W. B. Clement
J. W. Leonard
Hamilton
Tragic Fatality on Chelsea Street Claims 4-Year-Old Girl
Four year old Catherine M. Green was run over and killed on Chelsea street East Boston at 5 30 pm by a wagon driven by 61 year old Frank Crest of 81 Chelsea street. The child, playing near 27 Chelsea street, was fatally struck as Crest drove by. Crest was arrested by Division 7 officers and will be held for examination by Medical Examiner Harris and police.
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Chelsea Street
Boston
Catherine M. Green
Frank Crest
Crest
Division 7
Harris
Forty Warrants Issued In City Pedlar Raids
Following raids by Superintendent Smyth of the children’s society warrants for arrest of forty offending parents were sworn. Last night Station 1 officers arrested three: James Rose 39 of 108 North Margin Street Constantine Sumiff 144 Fulton Street and Solomon Lavine 25 Endicott Street. They will be arraigned in court today.
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Smyth
Children’s Society
Station 1
James Rose
North Margin Street
Constantine Sumiff
Fulton Street
Solomon Lavine
Endicott Street
New England Woman's Press Association Meets at Parker House
Over forty attendees gathered for a meeting of the New England Woman's Press Association at Parker House. Mrs. May Allen Ward chaired as Mrs. Anna G. Murray spoke on Modern Woman Old Fashionedness while Miss Mabel B. Caffin discussed A Newspaper Woman's Alternatives. A general discussion followed with speakers including Cora Stuart Welch Marion H. Brazier Mrs. F. H. Howard Miss Cora Barnard Mrs. Whittaker and Mrs. Barbara M. Galpin.
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New England Woman’s Press Association
Parker House
May Allen Ward
Anna G. Murray
Mabel B. Caffin
Cora Stuart Welch
Marion H. Brazier
F. H. Howard
Cora Barnard
River and Harbor Bill Conferees Reveal Key Changes
Washington May 2 report shows conference agree to completing improvements at Sage Harbor and Chatham Mass funded at 5000 dollars. Lynn Mass harbor project reduced to 20000 dollars. Pawcatuck River and Narragansett Bay Rhode Island increase to 25000 dollars with contract cap raised to 707000 dollars.
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Washington
Sage Harbor
Chatham
Mass
Lynn
Pawcatuck River
Narragansett Bay
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Eliot School Election At Annual Meeting
The Eliot School Association held its annual meeting at Youngs Hotel with W. W. Doherty presiding. Officers elected: President Joseph B. Dillaway, Vice President Isaac H. Ripley, Secretary George C. Carpenter, Treasurer Edward H. Dunn, Auditor Charles D. Annable, Historian Samuel J. Burns. Directors named: Harvey N. Shepard, A. W. Hastings, Horace Dodd, A. S. Pratt, J. A. Metcalf, W. H. Pulsifer, A. C. Wiggin, L. L. Willcutt, Parker Ridler, N. G. Snelling, J. F. Payson, W. H. Swift.
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Eliot School Association
Young’s Hotel
W. W. Doherty
Joseph B. Dillaway
Isaac H. Ripley
George C. Carpenter
Edward H. Dunn
Charles D. Annable
Samuel J. Burns
Harvey N. Shepard
A. W. Hastings
Horace Dodd
A. S. Pratt
Boston English High School 75th natal day parade review
Thousands lined Boston streets as the English High School 75th anniversary parade passed downtown. Chief Marshal Thomas Sherwin led the procession with Brigades, city officials, and Reeves’s Band, while banners, decorations, and cheers honored alumni from generations.
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Boston
Faneuil Hall
Commercial
State
Devonshire
Otis
Kingston
Bedford
Washington
School
Beacon
Josiah Quincy
Leary
Donovan
Mahoney
Presho
Folsom
Noonan
O’toole
Bowen
McCarthy
Aspen
Connorton
Bandhor
Sheehan
McColgan
City Hall
School Street
Reeves
Band of
Providence
Atlantic
Pacific
English High School
L. M. Goulston
Boynton
Connihan
Browley
Horahan
Watkins
Cobb
Bond
Moulton
Thomas Sherwin
Platt
Frank H. Briggs
A. G. van Nostrand
Thomas O. Selfridge, Jr
Navy
Henry Hastings
Devine
Ninth Infantry
Denney and
Paul
Naval Brigade
H. B. Rice
George F. Murray
E. 8. Locke
Fifth Infantry
J. J. Sullivan
Ninth Regiment
Ed. H. Blaidge
Eighth Infantry
Robert 8. Burgess
C. M. Cunson
Francis Boyd
de K. Hall
Thomas Garfield
John B. Babiokk
John €. Haynes
John Rogers
G. Brooks
Charles E. Wyman
English High School 75th Anniversary Banquet Parade
The English High School celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary with a banquet at Mechanics Hall and a parade past the city, featuring old graduates, banners, and divisions led by officers. Mayor Quincy praised the school, while the event showcased class yells, musical performances, and displays from multiple alumni groups.
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Jordan, Marsh & Co
R. H. White & Co
Shuman
Boston English
Gibbons
Quincy
Massachusetts
Boston
Isaac F. Pauli
Robert E. Babson
Edwin C. Miller
Leary
Porter
Miller
Schofield
Bowker
Faxon
John
English High School
New England
Spitz Brothers
Tom Burke
Athens
America
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School headmaster vows noble mission as new bust unveiled
Headmaster Babson and speakers including Mr Seaver Dr Cumston John Curtin Clarence Codman and Senator Darling address a ceremony unveiling a companion bust in the school. Babson asserts the school’s aim to send forth honorable and truthful men and pledges fair treatment for students and teachers. He notes changes in administration and honors past members like Thomas Sherwin.
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Babson
Thomas Sherwin
Franklin
Mr. Seaver
Dr. Cumston
John O. Curtin
Clarence H. Codman
Senator Darling
The English High School March Debuts At Alumni Banquet
In the dance hall the older alumni renewed old acquaintances while the younger gathered in the main hall. An English High School March by Thomas W. Henry was premiered during the promenade, drawing noted attendees including R. H. Whitney, Warren Edson, Aleck Newhall, Thomas Burke, Miss Janet Thomson, Miss Mabel Jarvis, and many others.
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John Quinn
English High School
J. A. Bentley
John F. Casey
Terpsichore
Thomas W. Henry
R. H. Whitney
Harry Soule
Warren Edson
Aleck Newhall
Thomas Burke
F. H. Libby
Janet Thomson
Pickpockets Nabbed After Parade By Inspector Glidden
Two Norwegian men were arrested after targeting crowds along Devonshire and Washington streets during the E. H. S. parade. Henry Hanson of 137 Northampton Street and Hans Johanson of Dudley Street Roxbury confessed to thefts after being detained near Winter Street. Patrolmen Cleveland and Harrigan assisted, with Clerk Pinkerton acting as interpreter at headquarters.
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Glidden
Devonshire Street
Post Office
Washington Street
Avon Street
Washington and
Winter Streets
Winter Street
Winter Place
Cleveland
Harrigan
Clerk Pinkerton
Henry Hanson
Northampton Street
Hans Johanson
Dudley Street
Roxbury
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John M. Freeman
Jacob Hawthorne
William R. Bradford
George F. Emmons
Nathaniel Kerchman
Edwin M. Putnam
CG. A. Hewin
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Oliver L. James
Martin L. Bradford
Franklin A. Hall
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I. H. Fremont
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Charles Seaver
W. H. Benson
C. H. Johnson
E. S. Haven
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Franklin Perrin
J. A. How
H. F. Prim
Cyrus Pratt
W. H. Copeland
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J. W. Letherbee
Pelham Bonney
G. O. Carpenter
Curtis Guild
J. R. Richards
S. H. Rich
T. B. Shute
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C. A. Burdett
W. H. Allen
Henry Sherwin
H. W. Camrell
C. J. Barry
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J.B. Babcock, Jr
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J. A. Curtin
Mechanics
Cotillon Hall
Joseph M. Gibbons
Association
Edgar F P. Benjamin
S. H. Calderwood
William J. Gallivan
G. W. Anderson
J. W. Hayden
Godfrey Morse
Charles M. Cumston
Isaac F. Paul
Arthur P. Hall
Scott
Grace Mason Shaw
Francis A. Shaw
S. W. Mason
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