Meyer Addresses House Against Currency Backing Issue
Speaker George von L. Meyer notes this year's House killed 75 more bills than last year, with 1158 bills this year versus 1164 previously, and 547 signed compared with 849 last year, while 604 bills were killed vs 628. He praises Reed and defends sound money as he predicts a sober New England candidate will define the currency stance and win the Republican nomination. Lyman urges caucus attendance to uphold party standards and warns voters to demand clear platforms and responsible participation.
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George von L. Meyer
Meyer
Reed
Disraeli
New England
St. Louis
New York
Queen Victoria Birthday Banquet Highlights Anglophone Solidarity
The event honored Queen Victoria with leaders from Scots Charitable Society, Irish Society, Welsh Associates, St. Jean Baptiste Society, and Sons of St. George. Governor Wolcott attended the reception. Mayor Quincy spoke on unity, English roots, and east-west kinship, urging a permanent arbitration treaty to curb war among English-speaking peoples.
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The
British Charitable Society
Copley Square
Queen Victoria
Robert Provan
Mayor Quincy
Winslow Warren
James Wemyss
Louis H. Ross
Scots’ Charitable Society
John F. Cronan
Charitable
Irish Society
R. S. Jones
Welsh Associates
Edmond Pointevin
St. Jean Baptiste Society
George Hudson
Sons of St. George
Heber Bishop
A. E. George
W. G. J. Perry
Wolcott
Quincy
England
United States
Dr. Provan
Greenhalge
George B. Perry
Warren
Boston
Old World
Republic
Victoria
London
G. J. Perry
America
Britain
Runnymede
Toast to Queen and Freedom Echoes Across Atlantic
In a ceremonial gathering Governor Wolcott leaves early as Perry proposes a toast to the Queen. The speaker lauds both nations as advance guards of liberty, contrasts Britain’s crown with Russia’s, and expresses faith in peaceful, just dealings. He cites America’s sympathy for self-government from Armenia to a small island. Mike The Rew.
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England
America
Old
Armenia
Perry
Nicholas
Russia
Governor Wolcott
Mike the Rew
Riots grip Milwaukee as street cars run on Sunday
Milwaukee Street Railway operated cars for the first Sunday since a 24 day strike began. A mob of Poles attacked the cars at Lee and Bremen streets. Policeman Kruz was stabbed. seven arrests were made. Motormen and a police officer were struck by stones. bottles with acid were hurled, wrecking passenger clothing.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Street Railway Company
Lee
Bremen
Kruz
Judge Sherman Refuses to Quash Indictments in Larceny Trial
Salem court opens a high profile case of Clarence Murphy, a Salem Savings Bank clerk, facing 158 defalcation charges amounting to 47000. The trial features swift motions to quash the indictments, intense courtroom security, and a crowded, tense atmosphere as evidence is introduced. Murphy, once in shabby attire, now appears a confident defendant as prosecutors recount alleged false entries and missing funds from deposit books and ledgers. The judge overruled the initial quash motion. proceedings resume with testimony from Clarence Evans and defense expert cross examinations scheduled.
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Salem
Essex County
Clarence Murphy
Sherman
Court House
Murphy
Marshal Hart
Essex
William D. Northend
Hurlburt
Salem Savings Bank
White
Clarence A. Evans
Savings Bank Corporation
Finance Committee
William H. Simonds
Rea
Great Failure Sale at 91 Summer St on bankrupt stock
A reporter tours The Famous New York house bankruptcy sale at 91 Summer St revealing a massive stock valued around 275000 spread across the counters. The sale features all wool suits, overcoats, hats, and shoes with deep discounts, money refunded promises, and a limited time deadline to clear the stock beginning at 8 am daily. The event aims to attract workingmen with extended evening hours.
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Summer Street
New York House
Prince Albert
P Meeger
Universalists Banquet Highlights Civic Philanthropy and Leaders
The twelfth annual Universalist Social Union banquet at the Quincy House drew 150 members including Mayor Josiah Quincy Harvard President Charles W Eliot and many ministers. Mayor Quincy urged citizen involvement in government and welfare reforms while Eliot supported extending philanthropic work through expert-led commissions and school collaboration.
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The
Universalist Social Union
Quincy House
Josiah Quincy
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
E. Winchester Donald
D. D
Trinity Church
S. H. Roblin
Dr. Snow
Haverhill
EB. H. Capen
C. A. Knickerbocker
G. H. Emerson
J. F. Jenks
J. F. Albion
I. P. Coddington
F. W. Sprague
Albert Rhammatt
C. R. Tenney
C. W. Biddle
Citiens
Eliot
Quincy
State Board of Health
Park Commissioners
Donald
Mr. Roblin
Boston Subways Fight Draws Nationwide Support
A mass meeting in Faneuil Hall urged revocation of the 50 year West End subway lease, accusing predecessors of blundering and demanding lower fares. Speakers including George Crocker, Chauncey Depew Strong, and J Thomas Gargan pressed for competition, proportional rent, and public control to end 5 cent fares.
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Roger McKinley Wolcott
Greater Boston
Roger
Rapid Transit Commission
Greater New York
Boston
West End Railway Corporation
West End
Times
Greater
Chairman Crocker
George O’brien Crocker
George G. Crocker
West End Corporation
Grandpa Crocker
West Kind Railway Company
Callad
United States
Chauncey Depew Strong
New York City
New York
J. Thomas Gargan
Gargan
Citzens
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George H. Lyman
Republican State Committee
Robert Provan, M. D
Lowell, Bates, Hayes
Tollman
Russell Lyman
Maine
California
Africa
Cleveland
Joseph C. Hartzell
Louisiana
M. EB
Taylor
Hartzell
Freedman’s Aid Society
Alexander Demain
Westville
N. H
George B. Patton
Merrimac
Mr. Patten
Uncle Sam
Watertown Arsenal
Arthur R. Torrey
Congress
John Clifford
Fitchburg
Auburn Street
Charlestown
Flag Week
Washburn Credit House
Washington Street
Jordan, Marsh &Co
Geo. F. Washburn
Gen. Fanageg
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Boston Post
Hutchinson
Whitom
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Free
Utah
Mary Eliot Lease
William H. Brine
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