Dewey Visit Prompts Mass Celebration Plan in Boston
Boston leaders discuss a Dewey arrival in August and a grand parade in his honor. The Chamber of Commerce backs a civic program with a $12,000 contingent fund, planning a school child feature, a military parade, a reception at Mechanics Hall, and a large banquet while urging no new state appropriation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dewy
Post
Admiral Dewey
Boston
Flo
John JD. Long
Navy
Old Bay State
Olympia
Port Said
Messrs. W. EF. Lincoln
Elwyn G. Preston
James M. W. Alan
Cambridge
Welcott
Dewey
Donovan
Quincey
Wythe
Hall
Flail
Admiral Lbewey
T Bhelieve
Manila Bay
Adyeral Dewey
Gomme Ae
Mechanics’ Building
Faneuil Hall
New England
Dewe
Wolcott
McKinley
Miles
New
Yor
Democrats Prepare Fight of 1900 Platform and Silver Debate
The article reports on Democratic leaders including Bryan and Altgeld shaping the 1900 platform. It notes renewed adherence to the 1896 Chicago platform, calls for strong anti trust measures, preserves the Monroe doctrine, and argues against government by injunction. It also mentions welcoming Palmer and Buckner Democrats and the emphasis on anti trust over silver as the campaign proceeds.
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Chicago
Republic
Republican Party
Congress
America
White House
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Palmer and Buckner
Pryan
Veork
Altgeld
Bryan
Alt
Attempt to refloat the Paris off Cornwall fails twice
In Cornwall a stranded steamer near Paris is lightened and wait for high tide. Two rescue attempts at 3 AM and later draw no movement as five tugs strain at the hull. Officials plan another effort at daybreak tomorrow while weather remains mild and winds northeasterly.
Trusts and monopoly debate draws large crowd at Music Hall
Speakers including Mr. Bryan and Governor Altgeld condemn trusts and urge federal action. An overflow audience of about 40 at Music Hall heard Harney, Dockery, Champ Clark and others address the issue, with calls for stronger anti monopoly policy and party unity against trusts.
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United States
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Bryan
H. T. Permont
New York
John PB. Altged
Illinois
Chicago
Wgx
William J. Stone
E. A. Noonan
St. Louis
A.M. Dockery
Gallatin
Music Hall
Mr. Bryan
Democratic anti trust banquet in St. Louis draws 1445
The May 25 event at the Coliseum in St. Louis hosted 1445 attendees under the Jefferson Club banner. Speakers included W. J. Bryan, Champ Clark, David A. DeArmond, and M. C. Wetmore, with emphasis on the battle between democracy and trusts.
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ST Louis
Coliseum
W. J. Bryan
John P. Altgeld
O. Hl. P. Belmont
M. C. Wetmore
Harry B. Hawes
Jefferson Club
Champ Clark
David A. DeArmond
Society of St. Louis
Fiarry JB. Hawes
Hanes
St. Louis
Ltar
David DeArmond
Missouri
Mr. Bryan
Launch John Harvard Suffers Two Accidents
The launch John Harvard will be temporarily laid up after two accidents yesterday. The first occurred while steering under a Charles River bridge. the rudder broke and despite a reversing throttle the bow was damaged.
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John Harvard
Charles River
Miss Coogan Recovering After Suicide Attempt
Miss Catherine Coogan, found unconscious at Columbus avenue and Concord square after an apparent overdose, is now out of danger at City hospital. Authorities believe opium habit contributed to her desperate act and identify her as the caller remains to be confirmed.
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Catherine Coogan
Columbus Avenue
Concord Square
City Hospital
Tyler Placed on Trial for Embezzlement in Fitchburg Bank
Joel G. Tyler of Leominster stood before Judge Putnam in the United States Circuit Court to answer charges of abstracting and embezzling 12241.40 from the Safety Fund National Bank of Fitchburg while employed there. The government opened with seven embezzlement and seven abstraction counts after striking ten counts.
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Joel G. Tyler
Leominster
the Safety Fund National Bark of
Fitchburg
Putnam
United States Circuit Court
Federal Building
Tyler
Fast Boston Woman Perishes in Bed Fire
Mrs. Sarah A. Fling 52 wife of Albert Fling of 220 Havre Street East Boston died when a fire started in the feather bed where she slept on the second floor of a brick building. Fire chief noted the blaze lasted 25 minutes. body found on the floor in agony after she rolled from the bed. Damages $25. cause unknown. Building owner is Mrs. Wolfsen. The body was sent to North Grove Street morgue for autopsy.
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Sarah A. Fling
Albert Fling
Havre Street
Boston
Fling
Wolfsen
North Grove Street
Watts and Di Blasi case loom in Boston dispatches
Thief Watts reportedly detined in New York but will reach Boston this morning to report to District Attorney Stevens on the Di Blasi murder case. Chief Watts defends the Italy trip as necessary, noting evidence in Rome, and praises Sughrue and Rosatto for the work at hand.
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Watts
New York
Metropolis
Boston
Stevens
di Biasi
di Glasi
Tre
Italy
Rome
T Will 5E
I Blasi
District
Sughrve
Rosatto
Sughrie
Itjeutenant Posatto
Ritter
Coleting
Dorchester Student and Sister In Horse Accident
Edgar D. Crould, 28, a student, and his sister Mary of 2 Bellevue Street Dorchester were riding in a gig on Dudley Street when a frightened horse bolted near a railroad crossing. Crould suffered a dislocated shoulder. Mary was uninjured as the carriage was destroyed and the horse ran to Magnolia Street before being stopped with only minor scratches.
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Edgar D. Crould
Mary
Belovue Street
Dorchester
Dudley Street
Afr
Gould
Magnolia Street
Kendall Presses for Heaven Answer at Salvation Army Meeting
Townspeople packed Music Hall for a controversial Salvation Army lecture on Kendall’s fate. Captain Crosby led the service as Kendall faced questions about his moral future. The crowd left split, muttering "Rubber" as they wandered West street, while the army gathered a neat purse.
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Pagett
Salvationists
Music
Kendall
Captain Crosby
George M. Kendall
Heaven
West Street
Feyersone
Colored Democratic Club Meeting in Ward 18 Rallying for Dems
A meeting of the Colored Democratic Club of Ward 18 at 13 Hampshire St rallied local Black voters to desert the Republican party. Speakers including Sen Kelcher Ald Frank J O Toole and John Drohan urged backing the Democratic ticket and pledged support for advancing Black representation.
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Colored Democratic Club
Ward 18
Hampshire Street
John A. Kelcher
Frank J. O'Toole
John Drohan
John H. Banks
Steward Hoyt
Alderman O'Toole
Republican Party
Council
Drohan
Kelcher
Tie
Otis Reports Fighting in the Philippines Despatch
General forwards despatch noting Manila May 2 fighting near Baliuag and San Fernando. Third Infantry casualties two killed thirteen wounded. sixteen enemy dead on field. insurgents driven from San Fernando with fifty enemy dead and many wounded. American losses two killed twelve wounded.
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Manila
Washington
Baliuag
San Miguel
San Fernando
Byansas
Montana
Lawton
MacArthur
Ome
Filipino Envoys Return to Manila After Truce Escort
Filipino native commissioners left Manila by special train today and will be escorted to their homes under a truce. It is expected they will return soon.
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Manila
Scottish Remedy Promises Quick Rheumatism Cure
The Scottish Sovereign Rheumatism Remedy is advertised to cure most rheumatic conditions in a few hours. Sold at Klein's Pharmacy on Boylston and Tremont streets and at other leading druggists. Packed in wood for 25 cents.
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Klein's Pharmacy
Boylston
Tremonts Streets
General Ballington Booth speaks at Roxbury charity meeting
General Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America spoke at Dudley Street Baptist Church Roxbury last evening. The address urged immediate philanthropy and youth commitment to uplift distressed humanity, with Rev. C. Page introducing the speaker.
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Dudley Street Baptist Church
Roxbury
General Ballington Booth
The
Volunteers of America
American Volunteers
General Booth
CT Page
Cauren
Boxing at Brockton Features Three Fights
The Crescent Athletic Club hosted three boxing bouts at Lawrence Street rooms in Brockton with large crowds from Boston and beyond. The main clash between Young Lavigne and Phil Brennan ended in the eighth round with Brennan groggy and the referee stopping the bout. Lavigne held the edge in each round. Monahan defeated Roderick in six rounds, while Dick Bradley of Providence and Walter Lang of Boston provided a four‑round exhibition.
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Brockton
Mars
Crescent Athletic Club
Lawrence Street
Boston
Young Lavigne
Phil Brennan
Murphy
Lavigne
Brennan
Hick Monahan
Louis Roderick
Monahan
Dick Bradley
Providence
Walter Lang
Worcester Journalists Roll in Candle Pin Match
The McCarthy alleys hosted a candle pin game between Worcester newspaper team led by Captain Dowd and the McCarthy Colts. Worcester won two of three games, finishing strong in the last round by three pins. Fossa topped Worcester with 10 for a single and 287 in three strings. Hill led Worcester with 204.
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McCarthy
Worcester
Dowd
McCarthy Colts
Worcester Boys
Fossa
High Roller
Hill
Disappearance of Boston Printer George Stevens
George Stevens, a well known Boston printer and member of the Boston Typographical Union, disappeared from his home at 16 Union Park Street after leaving work Tuesday. Despite searches across Boston and nearby towns and appeals with his description, no trace has been found. Stevens, 85, tall with blue eyes, was last seen in union rooms with W L Holland and had attended his shift regularly. His wife, a recent immigrant from England, reported no clue and noted no plans for his absence. The case remains unresolved as police continue inquiries.
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George Stevens
Union Park Street
Boston
Stevens
Boston Typographical Union
Samuel Usher
Meade
Union
W. L. Holland
Mr. Holland
Bedhead
England
Cambridge Lodge of Odd Fellows
Manchester Unity
Post
Somerville Guards Celebrate Pleasant May Party
The third annual May party of the Davitt Guards of Somerville drew about 100 attendees at Union Hall. Guests came from Charlestown Cambridge Roxbury Boston Chelsea Brookline Newton Malden East Cambridge and Arlington. The event featured Irish and American flags, A O H insignia, Hobbs Orchestra, and 23 dances led by Edward J Mullaney and Miss Mary Moran with numerous couples in uniform.
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Davitt Guards
Somerville
Union Hall
Union Square
Charlestown
Cambridge
Roxbury
Boston
Chelsea
Brookline
Newton
Malden
East Cambridge
Arlington
Hobbs
Young Ireland Hurling Club
Thomas Francis Meagher
John O'Hara
Nora Cogerain
John F. Burke
Burke
Daniel Hanrihan
Ellen Lucey
Timothy Good
Mary Elis
Thomas W. Shaw
Shaw
John PD. Collins
Collins
John H. Horgan
Bernard Siggins
Timothy Danahy
Edmond J. Kean
Bernard Fallon
Timothy Ryan
Lizzie Kney
Nellie A. Cogran
Emily Shaw
Lizzie Fitzpatrick
Mary Walsh
Margaret J. Murphy
Anna Murray
Mars Murphy
Annie Murphy
Mary Murrey
Nellia Mullaney
Mary ¢Ierney
Annie O'Brien
Mary Spillane
Ehen J. Lucey
Annie Murray
Mary Murphys
Bride Lynch
Josephine Kelly
Ray O'Neill
K. J T. McCarthy
Ellen Burke
Janet J
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Conerack
Cornwall
Bryan Oplako
William J. Bryan
Miss Googan
Hostetter
Huat
Crand Rally
Otis
War Department
Lyceum Hall
Tom M. Merrigan
Vennie Betty
Fay
Vennie Betts
Mae Sweeney
Georgie Pettis
Marion Burke
Harry Scalon
Feyeorett
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