Senator Sanger raises bribery claim over Massachusetts Benefit Association
In a heated Massachusetts Senate session Senator Sanger alleged an officer of the Massachusetts Benefit Association sent a prominent business figure to a member of the Senate with a proposal to accept a retainer on a matter before the Senate. The claim touched on the insurance bill and spurred postponement discussions while lawmakers debated the bill and redistricting amid tensions over policy holders and district makeup.
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Edward J. Slattery
Framingham
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Morse
Suffolk
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Committee On Insurance
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Hampden
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Dallinger
Sullivan
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Krebs
Boston
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Quirk
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Quinn
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House
Republican City Committee
Stormy Eighth District Convention Divides New Hampshire Delegates
A stormy eighth district Democratic convention in New Hampshire sparked debate over chair rulings on John T. Scully’s alternate election. Scully, reportedly not a candidate, was declared elected then withdrawn amid disputes. Henry Schaeffer of Arlington filled the vacancy as the quota closed amid parliamentary friction.
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Scully
Cambridge
Chicago
P. J. Daly
Ward
W. H. Cuddy
Daly
Robert Treat Paine
Cuddy
Paine
Henry Schaeffer
Arlington
Is it McKinley Porter plan emerging at New York hotel
William M Hahn Ohio Republican national committee member arrives in New York and a later visit by General Horace Porter sparks speculation that Porter is McKinley’s running mate. Rumors say Porter would be vice president and Warner Miller would become Treasury secretary if McKinley is elected.
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William M. Hahn
Ohio
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McKinley
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the Treasury
First district Democrats choose Woodbury and Jones delegates
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on May 21 the first district Democratic convention elected Gordon Woodbury of Manchester and Herbert J. Jones of Alton as delegates to St Louis and reaffirmed the state platform favoring gold. Woodbury praised ex Govern or Russell of Massachusetts and said he would vote for him amid cheers.
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Herbert J. Jones
Alton
St. Louis
Woodbury
Russell
Massachusetts
Hazardous work by non union engineers discussed at meeting
At a meeting of hoisting engineers last evening the hazardous service by non union workers taking strikers' jobs was reviewed. A serious accident on Contractor McNeill's Eben Jordan estate project on Dartmouth street saw a non union engineer drop a large stone, panicking and collapsing, then hospitalised. A list of similar incidents is being prepared for Chief Wade to tighten license scrutiny.
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Eben Jordan
Dartmouth Street
B. A. Minor
Wade
Largest Catch in Years Drives Gloucester Mackerel Fleet
Gloucester May 21 The mackerel fleet has about all arrived from the south and, while financially better than several years, the spring catch is only about 2609 barrels versus 80 last year. Prices in New York were the highest ever received by Cape Ann fishermen as about eighty five vessels sailed for the Cape shore.
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Yale Seniors Elect. New Haven Athletes In Scroll And Keys
Yale held its annual senior society election on campus with many athletes drawn to Scroll and Keys. Notable absences included Louis Hinkey from Bones. Confirmed Bones nominees: E F E Garrison, Graham Sumner, P Kitchell, A Pinchot, Nathan Smyth, A Kerr, N A Williams, H S Coffin, P H Batley, S K Gerard, C M Fincke, Dean Sage, Gillette, G C Brooke, J R Wheelwright. Keys nominees included H D and L L Kountze, Harry Keator, Fred Murphy, J H Sawyer, T L Fisher, S D Babcock, Thomas Clark, R C Gilmore, G P Day, R J Brewster, L N Bass, Henry Ledyard, Knox Maddox, A J Draper.
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Louis Hinkey
Bones
E. F E. Garrison
Colorado Springs
Col
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New Haven
C. P. Kitchell
East Liverpool
A. B. Pinchot
New York
Nathan Smyth
A. B. Kerr
Washington, D. C
N. A. Williams
Utica
N. Y
H. 8. Coffin
P. H. Batley
Windsor Locks
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Stevenson Protest Confronts Ban on Arrest Writ
Judge Allen heard James Stevenson a notable real estate owner seek a writ of prohibition to stop Municipal Court arrests on a $17,000 execution held by Dr Al Watts. Stevenson argues no formal demand or judicial inquiry preceded the arrest order in the poor debtor case. Decision reserved.
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Supreme Court
James Stevenson
al’’ Watts
Stevenson
Lowery's Turn Next General Order Clears Officers
General Order No. 359 by the Board of Police last night vindicates five officers of Division 3 after charges filed by Sergeant Lowery for leaving relieving posts too early. The action places the charges on file, but does not close the cases, with some expecting further questions to be asked of Lowery before the board. Officers named are William J. Ahearn James H. Atwood Daniel J. Houghton Alonzo W. Sherburne and Almy Williamson.
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Board of Police
Division 3
Sergeant Lowery
Lowery
William J. Ahearn
James H. Atwood
Daniel J. Houghton
Alonzo W. Sherburne
Almy P. Williamson
Favor Lynghs Release Petition in Cambridge
A petition circulates in Cambridge seeking the release from prison of ex Representative Albert Lynch who was sentenced last fall for forging nomination papers. Prominent signers include Senator Dal linger Representative Fillmore and E B Hale of Library Hall. The plea cites sympathy for Mrs Lynch and the children in school as the basis for clemency.
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Albert Lynch
Senator Dallinger
Fillmore
E. B. Hale
Library Hall
Unknown vessel sinks off Pembroke Light with crew lost
A Kosmos line steamer arriving at Montevideo reports sighting a large unknown vessel foundering near Pembroke Light on May 14. All hands aboard are presumed lost as heavy seas prevented aid.
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Kosmos Line
Pembroke Light
Sweet Lavender and Stetson Rumors Stir Boston Society
In New York May 21 report examines claims that a first wife of the late John Stetson may exist, citing Mary Jane Allen also known as Alice Lane, with alleged Boston marriage in 1863 and subsequent moves. Pattee and family deny the theory as Pattee's health weakens. Meanwhile Boston theatre notes praise a refined Bijou production of Sweet Lavender with a strong cast and celebrate Castle Square Theatre additions and upcoming performances including Mammon’s, Promenade Orchestra, and local operatic talent.
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John Stetson
Newcome
Stetson
Mary Jane Allen
Alice Lane
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Newcomen
Lucie Adams
Adams Street
Bowker Street
Alice
Bucksport
Mike Carroll
Howard Street
Father Taylor
North Street
Nantasket Beach
Hhis
Blackstone Hotel
Alden Place
John
Malvina Woodson
Great Falls
N. H
Post
Charles Pattee
Winthrop
Pattee
Pastor Celebrates Fifth Anniversary at Brighton Church
The Rev. A. A. Berle and his wife were honored last evening at Brighton Congregational Church as the fifth anniversary of his pastorate was observed. Speeches followed by Mr. B. Carter Colonel Henry A. Thomas and the Rev. Edward A. Horton.
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A. A. Berle
Brighton
Mr. Berle
Brighton Congregational Church
8. B. Carter
Henry A. Thomas
Edward A. Horton
Everett school boosts pay for superintendent and teachers
At last night’s meeting the Everett school committee increased the salary of R. J. Condon from 1900 to 2000 dollars a year and raised salaries for several teachers, marking a general pay rise for staff.
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Everett School Committee
R. J. Condon
Miss Frances Willard Nominated for Prohibition VP
Pittsburg May 21 Miss Frances E Willard will be named as Vice President on the Prohibition ticket at the convention to be held in Pittsburg next week Delegate O S Westover of California will present the nomination.
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United States
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California
Boom at Watertown Arsenal Drives 225 Workers
At Watertown Arsenal, 225 employees toil ten hours daily on five ten inch disappearing gun carriages, six twelve inch mortar carriages, seven seven inch siege mortar carriages, and a ten inch disappearing gun carriage for experiments. War Department aims to finish swiftly at Sandy Hook grounds. Major J W Reilly oversees upgrades including new engines to reach about 200 horsepower.
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War Department
Sandy Hook
J. W. Reilly
Edith Sheraton Dodges Waterspouts Off Cape Hatteras
The barkentine Edith Sheraton faced eight towering waterspouts on May 17, about twenty miles SSE of Cape Hatteras. Captain Mitchell steadied the helm as the spouts passed within yards, then the ship beat into the wind and reached New York within hours with the danger past and sun shining.
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