Nominee John F Brown for Boston Municipal Court this day
Governor Greenhalge will send to the executive council the nomination of John F Brown as associate judge of the Boston Municipal Court. Brown, former Civil Court clerk, would have O G Sleeper as clerk. The piece recounts ex Representative Michael J Murray of Fitchburg now South Boston who pursued offices, denied candidacy, then allegedly sought the judgeship, facing opposition from Suffolk bar leaders.
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Greenhalge
Executive Council
John F. Brown
Boston Municipal Court
Brown
O. G. Sleeper
J. Brown Lord
Lord
Michael J. Murray
Fitchburg
South Boston
Murray
Suffolk Bar
White
Massachusetts
Knowlton
Andrew J. Jennings
State House
Robbery Suspects Arrested in Roslindale Home Burglary
Carl Weiss aged 18 and Thomas Burke were arrested in Roslindale on charges of breaking into their father William Weiss's Cornell Street dwelling and burglary. Burke is named an accomplice while Weiss faces assault and battery by knife charges against his brother August, aged 20, a trusted bookbinder. Police allege Weiss and Burke are associates. Weiss is described as reckless and unemployed, with prior vagrancy confinement. August is reported as reputable and helpful to the family.
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Weiss
Clarendon Hills
August
Carl
August Weiss
Mr. Weiss
Sassin
Stevens
Thomas Burke
Tilton
Highland Station
Dedham
Station 13
Hotel Comfort
Boston
Carl Weiss
Gunn
Reagan
Burke
Brown
William Weirs
Cornell Street
Roslindale
Cambridge
Hungered Tension Grows as Scottdale Strike Rally Ends
More than 1000 strikers marched to the Valley plant in Scottdale Pennsylvania and camped at Big Tree commons awaiting 3000 southern workers. Local operators prepared to resist raiders as W J Rainey organized a 25 man mounted police contingent armed with carbines revolvers and a portable machine gun capable of firing over 1000 rounds per minute.
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Scottdale
Penn
Valley Plant
Big Tree Commons
W. J. Rainey
Rainey
Miners Battle Near Oakland City Ends Fatally
In a clash at Little's mine seven miles from Oakland City, 260 striking miners fought workers. Several were wounded and two killed. Six deputy sheriffs were disarmed and fled. Militia units stand ready at Evansville as authorities fear further trouble in the mining region.
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Oakland City
Ind
Little’s
Evansville
Striking Miners Rampage in La Salle
May 23 in La Salle Illinois striking miners attack company men and destroy property at local mines, inflaming tensions as action escalates into widespread disorder.
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LA Salle, Ill
la Salle
Roxbury Military History Society backs plan to improve Eustis Street Burying Ground
At the May meeting, Roxbury MHS endorsed widening the alley to the bar and moving the cemetery edge ten feet out. Officials urged memorial funding, trustees, and new members while noting real estate benefits and the need to clear nearby rookeries.
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Roxbury Military Historical Society
Eustis Street
Rockwell
Gragg
L. Edwin Dudley
Thomas Dudley
Dudley Association
Radcliffe College
Dudley
J. P. Jordan
City Hall
Roxbury
Mt. Auburn
Scott
Charles Whittier
Captain Hersey
Major Swift
J. Austin Rogers
John Backup
Edward R. Jenness
James C. Smith
Terrence P. McNeill
James O. Libby
James H. Lange
Karl F. Heinzer
Irish Home Rule rally debates Ulster's status and faith
The debate dismisses Ulster as uniquely Protestant, citing census data on literacy and religion. It argues Ulster lacks special justice for Home Rule, highlights parliamentary divisions, and features messages from Irish leaders urging Massachusetts support for a unified party and imminent elections.
Boston College Dinner Honors Catholic Association Leaders
The eighth annual Young Men's Catholic Association banquet in Boston College refectory drew about a hundred members. James Hayes presided with Daniel P. Toomey as toastmaster and speeches from Rev. Edward S. Devitt S J and Senator John F. Fitzgerald among others. The event closed at midnight with Auld Lang Syne.
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Young Men's Catholic Association of
Boston College
James Hayes
Daniel P. Toomey
Callahan
John F. Fitzgerald
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Ladies' Vests in Jersey Ribbed Egyptian Yarn
Jersey ribbed Egyptian yarn ladies vests with silk tape and pearl buttons offered at 36 cents. advertised as a great value to buyers.
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Marseilles
Jersey
Irish National Federation Adopts Home Rule Resolutions
Massachusetts delegates in Boston rally for Ireland, pledging loyalty to Home Rule. Resolutions condemn factionist attacks on Ireland’s will and praise Gladstone while thanking England’s leaders. A cable to Dublin congratulates Davitt as funds flow to parliamentary leaders.
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Ulster
Lord Salisbury
Cavan
Dane
Massachusetts
Irish National Federation
House of Commons
Dillon
Ireland
McCarthy
Dublin
Federation
Boston
Davitt
Justin McCarthy
London
Thomas Addis Emmet
Massachusetts Federation
New York
William B. Wallace
Gladstone
Parnell
Wallace
England
America
St. Patrick’s Church
T. J Gargan
John Breen
Lawrence
Michael J. Griffin
Holyoke
Charles V. Casey
Dorchester
William Andrews
Chelsea
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Westminster
Mr. Parnell
Liberal Party
Irish National Party
Great Britain
Rosebery
Morley
Irish National Federation of America
John Greene
Mr. Gargan
John R. Murphy
Father Mulligan
William J. Burke
Katharine O'Keefe
Joseph P. Ryan
Ryan
Michael Davitt
Thomas J. Gargan
Daniel P. Sullivan
Petition to Cull Boston Fire Chiefs Raises Mysterious Backing
A Boston petition seeks removal of fire Chief Webber and heads of the fire commissioners. Major dry goods firms mostly stay silent while Jordan, Marsh & Co. and Phineas Pierce indicate support. Underwriters deny origin, with no filed list of signers. Sentiment across business and insurers favors reform and change.
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Webber
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Phineas Piercé
Messrs
Boston
R. H. White & Co
C. F. Hovey & Co
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Houston & Henderson
Roxbury
Fitch
Post
Post canvass shows The Post leads Boston readers on trains
An impartial canvass of ten morning trains on Boston lines shows The Post has the strongest suburban and country reach. The survey records reader counts across Providence Haven and multiple divisions of the Boston & Maine, New York & New Haven, and related lines, with timings from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on May 23.
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Boston
Post
Providence
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Old Colony
Boston & Maine
Saugus
Western Division
Lowell
Fitchburg Railroad
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
New York & New England Railroad
Boston & Albany Railroad
Providence Haven
Ald
Straw
J. Rogers
Wiliams
Charles Snow
Death of Frank Bird Reflects Local 19th Century Ties
Obituary sketches Frank Bird born October 22 1809 Dedham son of George and Martha Bird last of eight children. A Brown University graduate he taught school and became a paper manufacturer. He joined the conscience Whig movement and served in the House of Representatives in 184? and later represented Walpole in 1867 1869 1877 and 1878. He also sat on Governor Boutwell's council in 182?.
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Mr. Bird
Dedham
George Bird
Martha Newell Bird
Bird
Brown University
Charlies Francis
Walpole
Boutwell
The Heights development promises upgrades at no cost to buyers
The firm declares it will spend $25,000 on improvements at The Heights in Revere before completion, making the 27th suburb the finest. Buyers get all benefits without paying any extra, with terms and prices available at 13 School St, Wood, Harmon & Co.
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Revere
School St
Wood, Harmon & Co
Obituary: Massachusetts Statesman Bird Dies After Illness
Longtime public figure and political ally of Governor Andrew, Mr. Bird served in the constitutional convention, Massachusetts Indian inquiry commission, and State Senate. A temperance advocate and editor at the Daily Whig, he was twice married. four of six children survive. He fell ill after the death of his daughter Miss Mary R. Bird.
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Briggs
Massachusetts
Conscience Whig
The
Daily Whig
Charles Francis Adams
S. C. Phillips
Salem
J. C. Palfrey
Bird
Cook
Providence
Abby F. Newell
Boston
Spring in Harlem Market Blooming With Onion Mash Offer
A Harlem grocer advises his assistant that spring is awakening trees and signs of renewal. He suggests mashing onions and mixing their juice with prime meat while there is idle time. The exchange captures a quirky, domestic commerce mood in a vivid, local scene.
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John
Harlem
Hood Herd Barn Burned in TeWKesbury Fire Disaster
The 2.5 story brick barn of C I Hood sarsaparilla fame burned at TeWKesbury at 1 am causing an estimated loss of 15000 to 20000. Twenty breeding cattle two pigs two bulls were lost with eight calves saved five tons of hay and tools. Fire spread beyond local squads. a Hood employee rode to Lowell to sound alarm. Hose Company 4 member Michael Connor was injured when struck by a wagon.
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Tewkesbury
C. I. Hood
Sarsaparilla
Michael Connor
Hose Company No. 4
Fatiguing Professor Thinkins Draws Student Complaints
A dialogue between two girls exposes mixed views of Professor Thinkins. One calls him fatiguing while the other notes his brainy reputation. They add that long talking requires careful listening to respond.
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Professor Thinkins
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