South Boston Pushes for Cove Street Bridge Demand
The Senate rejects concurrence with the House amendment on Representative Bresnahan’s proposal, prompting a conference committee. Bresnahan McSaaac Sells Mahoney Toomey vow to stand by the original plan as South Boston laments the poor bridge and Federal Street sidewalk. a hearing in Gry Hall may be held to air the demand for a sixty foot bridge and alleged misrepresentation.
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Sdience Committee
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Roosevelt urges franchise tax law in extra session
Albany May 22 The Legislature held an extra session with Governor Roosevelt's message on the franchise tax read in both houses. He recommends a law taxing franchises as realty, assessed by the State tax commissioners, and directing that the local tax share be deducted from the corporation’s existing payments.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Board of State Tax Commissioners
Robbery at El Corre Shrine in Santiago de Cuba
The Nuestra Senora Caridad shrine at El Corre near Santiago de Cuba was found robbed of jewels valued at 25000 dollars and the statue’s head broken off. The crime caused townwide shock as pilgrims from Cuba Mexico and Europe had offered gifts to the revered image. Secret police pursue a suspect rumored to be an American, with hopes to recover the jewels.
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Nuestra Senora Caridad
el Corre
Cuba
Mexico
Europe
Disappointing Philippine Conference Deepens War Fears
Washington reports serious concern among administration officials as the Aguinaldo rebels refuse to surrender at the Aguinaldo conference. Officials fear the rainy season will hinder operations and favor the Filipinos, delaying volunteer homecomings and signaling a tough campaign ahead for General Otis. The army plans to occupy southern and western cities to guard during the wet season.
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General Otis
Ree
Philippines
Otis
United States
Monotony, strict father drives Bavarian wife to suicide
Christina Oertling, wife of Bavarian fresco painter Emil Oertling, poisoned herself after years of rigid home life. The husband kept strict hours, forbade affection or meals between, and believed kissing children was foolish. Christina left a note saying she could not stand it.
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Elle Lee
Eel E Lee
Pele DE Sult
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Kmil Oerttling
Christina
Christina Kauffman
Oertlings
Munich
Philopena
Family’s harsh voyage to America shapes a sorrowful home
A Bavarian family arrives in America after a 17 year journey filled with misfortune. The father, a stoic and dour utilitarian, forces silent dinners and early bedtimes while he reads bleak philosophy. The children are trained to sneak in at night, draining the household of happiness.
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America
Pretty singer Florence Gammage Vanishes in New Haven
The 19 year old actress Florence Gammage vanished after disembarking from the steamer C H Northam in New Haven. Her baggage remains in her stateroom and police have no trace of her whereabouts. The case remains a mystery with authorities seeking to locate the missing figure.
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New Haven
Conn
C. H. Northam
Miss Gammage
General Gomez may depart Havana to meet McKinley
Havana reports indicate General Gomez could leave Thursday for America to confer with President McKinley on Cuban affairs. The city remains unsettled with Gomez losing prestige among his troops while anti Gomez factions seize on discontent and suppress arms as locals demand work.
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America
McKinley
United States
Juan Gomez
Fight at Night Change for Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout
New York May 22 The Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight will move from afternoon to night on June 9. Coney Island Sporting Club directors announced the schedule change after a meeting today. Brady reported fifty three boxes sold for a total of 7950 dollars. Frank Dwyer has received 509 dollars to bet on Westerners at odds of 8 to 5.
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Coney Island Sporting Club
Brady
Frank Dwyer
Fitzsimmons
Chinese Mission reception in New England hosts leaders
A large audience gathered at the Chinese Mission room on Harrison Avenue for a New England gathering. James H. Earle, editor of the Contributor, spoke while Yong Kay, the region’s sole Chinese minister, led the exercises. Karte highlighted local and national efforts to uplift Chinese communities, noting about 160% in New England yet to be served.
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New England
Graham Shoe CO
Harrison Avenue
James H. Earle
Yong Kay
Karte
Boston
Helm
Greeks Riot on Harrison Avenue Over Banana Deal
Greek vendors rioted along Harrison avenue and Oak street over a dispute with a local fruit company connected to Consul Timavenis. Three men, Nicholas Tombores 25 Peter Tramentos 28 and Constances Kokinos 80 were arrested after officers were attacked while protecting wagons and two thirds of a banana load was destroyed.
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Long Wharf
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Samson Associates' May Party At Tayceum Hall
Tayceum Hall hosted the first Samson Associates May party last evening with Condit's Orchestra providing music. Guests included Miss Mary Cline John Pogrhre Pint Martin Du Vorse Thomas Heinle Wee liam MeceNabb Frank Sweeney several Misses and Messrs Condon Doherty Ryan Kelley Murray and McLaugh.
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Samson Associates
Condit
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John Pogrh
Martin du Vorse
Thomas Heinle
Weeliam MeceNabb
Frank Sweeney
Frank Stinson
Mary Doherty
Edwin Condon
Mary Ryan
James Kelley
Richard Condon
Sadie Murphy
Musgrave Held Without Bail on Cambridge Murder Charge
Andrew H. Musgrave was yesterday held for the grand jury without bail on a murder charge in the death of his wife Mary A. Musgrave at their home 15 Farwell Place Cambridge. Hearing began Saturday morning before Judge Almy in the Cambridge district court with Linwood S. Pratt for Musgrave and Chief Inspector James K. Murray for the government.
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Grand
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Pratt
Musgrave
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