Harvard Black Football Star Faces Barber Shop Discrimination
W H Lewis, Harvard College football star from Amherst, faced racial discrimination when Marks’s barber shop refused service due to his color. A Boston legislator introduced a bill prohibiting discrimination in public places, including barber shops, as an amendment to an 1885 skating rink reform. Lewis considered legal action but may drop the matter after initial responses from supporters and opposition.
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W. H.lewis
Harvard College
Meyer
Boston
Marks
Cambridge
Lewis
Crimson
Captain Waters
Marks’s
Holyoke Street
Harvard
Upton
Lane
Waters
Fabor
Amherst
Colonel Mills's Fix and Mills Case in Salem and Newburyport
General Peach appoints Lieutenant-Colonel Charles L. Dodge to command the Eighth Regiment with Colonel J. Albert Mills temporarily relieved. In Newburyport a warrant is sworn for Colonel Mills over alleged embezzlement of 25 dollars, later increased to at least 200, with Mills under guard at his residence awaiting next steps.
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J. Albert Mills
Douge
Weil
Newburyport
Langdon
Boston
Mills
Kane
Victoria Mills Corporation
H. & L. Chase
Bartlett
Colonel Mills
Man Charged With Manslaughter After Barroom Scuffle
Providence May 26 John Morehead held on $5000 bond for trial at the June term of the Court of Common Pleas on manslaughter charges. The case stems from a Olneyville barroom scuffle that left Thomas Mullen severely injured and later dead. Michael Morehead was discharged after arrest on an assault charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
John Morehead
Court of Common Pleas
Au Olneyville
Thomas Mullen
Michael Morehead
Mullen
Extension of Harrison Avenue Hearing Voices on Streetcar Tracks
Boston finance committee held a hearing on extending Harrison avenue and adding single car tracks on Washington street between Cornhill and Boylston and on Tremont between Boylston and Scollay square. Speakers included Whitney Hale Sampson Turner and others proposing loop lines or retaining current routes. The committee adjourned after pledges to locate old extension plans and consider Whitney's ideas.
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City Council
Washington Street
Cornhill
Boylston Street
Tremont
Boylston
Scollay Square
Henry Lee
John W. Joy
John C. Ropes
F. P. Sprague
Martin Brimmer
George S. Hale
Henry M. Whitney
Alderman Flood
Whitney
West End Road
Harrison Avenue
Summer Street
Washington Streets
Henry
Turner
Oscar H. Sampson
Mr. Whitney
Boston
Gargan
Rumor Of Strike At Thomson Houston Company
Workers at the Thomson Houston plant were rumored to have struck for a nine hour day. The labor committee planned talks with General Superintendent Rice, who arrived late and the conference was postponed until tomorrow forenoon.
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Lynn
Thomson-Houston
Rice
German harvest, Sherman bill may shape ties with U S
Herr Siemens, Deutsche Bank manager in Berlin, says Germany’s financial links with the United States hinge on the German harvest and the Sherman bill. If drought lasts another two weeks, Germany must buy wheat and rye in Hungary, Bulgaria, and the United States at sellers' prices. He questions whether the U S can invest successfully to fund Germany’s ongoing support.
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Berlin
Herr Siemens
Deutsche Bank
Germany
United States
Hungary
Bulgaria
Memorial Day Observed Across 101 Vermont Towns
Memorial Day will be observed in 101 Vermont towns with speakers including Governor Fuller heading to Montreal, W. W. Grout at Barton, State's Attorney Stanton at Calais, Col Albert Clark at Gaysville, Judge L. H. Thompson at Richford, W. G. Veary at Rutland, C. P. Hogan at Northfield, U S Attorney Plumley at Essex Junction, Henry Ballard at Morrisville, and W. W. Lapoint at Richmond.
Fire incineration stops short at Summer Street home
A blaze of incendiary origin was found at 8 pm in George W. Fuller’s residence at 69 Summer Street Lynn. Fire crews responded to Box 47 and confined flames to a barrel of chips and shavings, preventing entry through a window. No witnesses or fire bugs observed.
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Salem
George W. Fuller
Summer Street
Alabama’s triple hanging in Tuskegee shocks state
Robert Alexander Louis and Howard Pugh, three Black youths, were hanged at noon in Tuskegee, Alabama for the assault of Mrs Cox, a farmer’s wife. It marks the first legal execution for the offense in the state.
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Birmingham
Ala
Robert Alexander
Louis
Howard Pugh
Tuskegee
Cox
Brown Beats Providence in 7 5 Eastern League Game
Brown defeats Providence Eastern League team 7 to 5 in a tight contest. Sexton held the professionals to a limited hit output as Brown secured the win from start to finish.
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Rovidence
Brown
Providence
Sexton
Train strikes conductor at Portland transfer station
George Perry a switching conductor on the Boston and Maine was struck by a train while stepping between tracks at the transfer station in Portland. He sustained head injuries and a fractured ankle and was taken to Maine General Hospital where doctors expect recovery.
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Portland
George Perry
Boston & Maine
Maine General Hospital
Ipswich Gets New Weekly Paper Ipswich Republican
Horace A. Roberts of Lynn will publish a new weekly paper in Ipswich named the Ipswich Republican. The office will be in the seminary building and the paper will begin publication next month. Roberts is a former member of the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
Horace A. Roberts
Lynn
Roberts
Mann Fatally Wounds Self In Intoxicated Stabbing Incident
Worcester May 26 Demiar Peltier of Grafton a 42 year old married man with three children attempted suicide by stabbing himself while intoxicated. He may live but his prognosis is uncertain.
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Worcester
Demiar Peltier
Grafton
Park Street Church Eyes Call to Y M C A Leader
Worcester May 26. Park Street Congregational Church Boston has asked General Secretary H. L. Gale of the Y M C A to consider inviting him to assist pastor Rev. I. J. Lansing, formerly of Worcester.
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Worcester
Park Street Congregational Church of
Boston
H. L. Gale
I. J. Lansing
Lynn's Dangerous Bridge Sinks on Silsbee Street
Lynn May 26 report that the Silsbee street bridge over the Boston and Maine railroad is in danger. The eastern end has sunk several inches due to decayed timber, raising safety concerns for travelers and nearby properties.
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Lynn
Silsbee Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
Earthquakes Rattle Attica and Thessaly
Earthquakes continue to shake Attica and Thessaly with Thebes and nearby villages reporting extensive damage and few houses uninjured.
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Thebes
Attica
Thessaly
Athens
New York Ball Lists Elites in Lavish Attire at Gala
At a grand ball in New York, Infanta and Mayor Gilroy dined amid crowded boxes with Madison Square Garden directors and social figures present. Society women showcased elaborate costumes from white satin to black silk with diamonds, pearls, and lace in a night of splendor and high society chatter.
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Infanta
Gilroy
Marquesa Hermosa
Henry Rose
J. M. Ceballos
Beer Smith
W. J. Berwind
Eugene Kelly
J. H. V. Arnold
Charles. T. Yerkes
H. F. Benedict
F. Gebhard
John H. Davis
Bradley Martin
J. N. Navarro
F. Sullivan Smith
Donahue Keely
Whitelaw Reid
Percy Alden
Edward B. Harper
de Barrill
H. B. Moore
Hearst
The
Diplomatic Corps
W. H. T. Hughes
Benjamin Wood
Charles Raymond
Theodore Sutro
Crimmins
New York
Cooper Hewitt
John Jacob Astor
Paran Stevens
Oliver Sumner Teall
R. A. C. Smith
Nicholas Fish
James W. Gerard
Charles Yerkes
Townsend Barlow
Miss de Barrill
de Garmendia
Eleanor Hewitt
Lindley H. Chapin
Edwin Garsia
J. J. del Valle
Dedham Voters Vote to Reconvene for June Town Meeting
Dedham selectmen meet to call a town meeting on June 6 to rescind votes from the last town meeting on loca tion and building of a almshouse and related buildings and to consider purchasing the McGee property for 6100 as a poor farm. The move sparks comment and strong public reaction.
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Dedham
Mother and alleged father charged with murder in Fitchburg
Minnie Webb mother of the infant found in the river and Arthur B Rockwell alleged father were indicted in Fitchburg court and bound over without bail until June 2 for examination in the murder case.
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Fitchburg
Minnie Webb
Arthur B. Rockwell
North Middleboro Congregationalists to Build New Church
The North Middleboro Congregationalists plan a new church to replace their fire-destroyed edifice. Insurance of $6000 plus $5000 raised funds cover part of the $10,000 cost. Architect J William Beal of Boston designs the modern structure and construction will start promptly.
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Middleboro
Congregationalists
North Middleboro
J. William Beal
Boston
West Congregational Church Centennial Celebrated Today
Taunton notes that the West Congregational Church marks its centennial with exercises. One of Taunton’s two rural Congregational churches the current building dates from 1824 and is highlighted during today’s observances.
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Taunton
West Congregational Church
Farmer C L Clapp Takes Strynchine Overdose
Greenfield May 26. C L Clapp of East Deerfield a 42 year old farmer swallowed strychnine early today He told his wife of his act and died on the piazza of his house Authorities report no witnesses and the case is under investigation
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Greenfield
C. L. Clapp
East Deerfield
Yale Vindicated in Intercollegiate Protest Hearings
The Intercollegiate Athletic Association cleared all Yale competitors in a protest over Penn and New York entries. Osgood was expelled, Ramsdell Leslie and Sherman allowed to compete under protest, with possible review if medals are won tomorrow. Penn officials condemned the decision as unfair.
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New York
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Yale College
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
W. D. Osgood
E. 8. Ramsdell
Neves Leslie
George W. Curtis, Jr
C. Buckholtz
New Haven
T. F. Sherman
University of New York
Osgood
Ramsdell
Leslie
Sherman
Buckholtz
Death in a Cyclone Hits Vandalia Area
A powerful cyclone struck Liddenia near Vandalia on May 25 killing Jack Wills of Farber and injuring six others. It also destroyed five large business houses and five dwellings, leaving a path of debris across the town.
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Vandalia
Liddenia
Here
Jack Wills
Farber
Booth's Condition Unchanged Says Doctor After Visit
New York May 26 Dr St Clair Smith reports Mr Booth's condition unchanged after a morning check at the Players Club He doubts Booth can be moved to his daughter's Narragansett home as planned given his strength level.
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New York
Players’ Club
St. Clair Smith
Mr. Booth
Domestic Sewing Machine Agent Edward Newell Announces Assignment
Edward Newell an agent for the Domestic Sewing Machine Company has assigned with liabilities of 50000 dollars and assets about the same.
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Buffalo
Edward Newell
Beale Son Drowns After Boat Upset at Jonesport
In Machias Maine Elihu Beale 17 son of Bernard Beale drowned when a boat upset near Jonesport yesterday.
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Machias
Elihu
Bernard Beale
Jonesport
Clergyman Charged with Forgery in Westchester
West Chester Pennsylvania May 26 The Rev A G Wilson once pastor of the Downington Baptist Church was jailed yesterday on a charge of forgery in Westchester authorities report.
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Westchester
Penn
A.G. Wilson
Downington, Penn
Sunday Exposition Remains Open Amid Legal Drift
Chicago May 26 A dispute over opening the exposition grounds continues with State and local officials, park commissioners, and federal authorities delaying a court injunction. A Sunday opening is likely next week as courts struggle with jurisdiction and a projected shutdown of nonessential plant operations. The World’s Fair award system faces revolt from American and foreign exhibitors over Thacher’s medals, risking many exhibits at Jackson Park.
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United Chicago
Handley
Judicial Co National Committee
Milchrist
Works
Burnham
Tucker
Department of Admissions and Collections
Thacher
National Commission
Jackson Park
Hundley
Train Robbery Near Coleman Delivers Bold Hold Up
San Angelo Texas May 26 Two masked men stopped a west bound passenger train at Coleman yesterday morning. They faced six shooters and forced Messenger Barry to open the express door at gunpoint. No details on the loot are confirmed though believed well paid. Passengers were not harmed.
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San Angelo
Tex
Coleman
Barry
Receiver Sought for Ardsley Land and Improvement Co
Herbert L. Bridgeman asked New York Supreme Court Justice Andrews to appoint a receiver for the Ardsley Land and Improvement Company. The company consented to the appointment but denied admitting the allegations in Bridgeman's complaint. Foreclosure proceedings by Pierpont Morgan target a $500,000 mortgage on Ardsley property. The court will name the receiver soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert L. Bridgeman
Ardsley Land and Improvement Company
President approves Choctaw Chickasaw land deeds in Indian Territory
President Cleveland approves deeds transferring right and title to leased lands in the Indian Territory once held by Cheyennes and Arapahoes now part of Oklahoma. The appropriation act of March 8 1891 provides 2 991 450 dollars for the land.
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Washington
Cleveland
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Baptists Go It Alone Over Sunday School Lessons
The American Baptist Publication Society favors changing the international Sunday School lessons plan and would proceed independently if required, signaling a possible split from the current arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
American Baptist Publication Society
Runaway Horse Injures Driver on Revere Street
William Hannigan the 40 year old driver was thrown from a frightened horse on Revere Street. He sustained multiple broken ribs and a injured left foot. Hannigan resides at 4 Chambers street.
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Beer
William Hannigan
Revere Street
Hannigan
Chambers Street
Lawyer John Way Dies A Prominent Roxbury Figure
John M. Way a longtime Roxbury resident and Boston lawyer died at his Copeland Street home. Born May 29 1829 in Rochester Wisconsin he built a noted legal career in Boston and had strong political ties to Democrats and Benjamin Butler. Burial is planned at Forest Hills after a Monday nine o'clock funeral.
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John M. Way
Roxbury
Copeland Street
Mr. Way
Rochester
New York
Boston
Denver
Way
Benjamin F. Butler
Forest Hills
Engineer killed after being struck at crossing
George F. Hanson, an engineer for the Boston & Maine, left his engine for water and was struck by another engine on a crossing. Both legs were crushed and he died four hours later at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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George F. Hanson
Boston & Maine Railroad
Massachusetts General Hospital
Unknown man drops dead in Roxbury brewery yard
A man about 40 years old and 5 feet 5 inches tall collapsed and died in the yard of McCormick's brewery on Conant street Roxbury. He weighed about 140 pounds with a light complexion and sandy mustache. In the evening he was identified as James Gorsney of 6 Whitney place Roxbury by his sister and taken home for burial.
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McCormick’s Brewery
Conant Street
Roxbury
James Gorsney
Whitney Place
Robbery on North Street Nets One Arrest
Peter Light was assaulted by two men on North Street last evening and robbed of $15. Division 1 officers pursued and caught one suspect, Michael Kelly, 22, who provided a name. the second assailant, who carried the cash, remained at large.
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Peter Light
North Street
Division 1
Light
Michael Kelly
Kelly
Mil ford man named to minority on gas investigation report
Mr. McLaughlin of Milford won unanimous House consent to be recorded with the minority on the gas investigation report. The House committee tally became 7 to 1 in favor of the record. The Senate judiciary committee reported adversely on the House bill taxing street rail property and corporate franchises. The McTammany voting machine bill passed to engrossment by 15 to 10.
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McLaughlin
Milford
House
Judiciary Committee
Senate
McTammany
Fortuna Yacht Scrapped World Fair Trip Plans
The schooner Fortuna remains at Beverly bridge as its draft prevents canal passage. The cost to navigate via canals would be 1300 dollars, forcing organizers to abandon the planned voyage to the World's Fair through the Great Lakes.
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Beverly
Great Lakes
Beverly Bridge
Suicide Attempt At Brookline Street
William Roberts at 74 East Brookline street attempted self harm by cutting his throat yesterday at about 6 o clock. He was found and taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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William Roberts
East Brookline Street
City Hospital
Purse snatching on Hawley Street robs Ada Moulton
Ada B. Moulton was descending the stairs at 20 Hawley street when a man brushed past and grabbed her purse. The thief fled with about $4 in the loss.
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Ada B. Moulton
Hawley Street
A Big Yacht For Essex First Large Essex Build
Shipbuilder Story has an 80 foot yacht on the stocks for W. Ts Lambert of Boston. This is the first large yacht to be built in Essex.
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Essex
W. Ts Lambert
Boston
Strike at Marblehead carpenters shop over non union workers
Fifteen carpenters employed by contractor J. S. Doane walk out in Marblehead on May 26 over two non union carpenters hired by Doane. The men object to the non union workers and strike continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
J. 5
Doane
Shancrotha Wins Manchester Cup in London
Shancrotha won the Manchester Cup of 2000 sovereigns over 134 miles in London today. Convent finished second and Enniskillen third. Four team horses started the race.
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London
Shancnotha
Convent
Enniskillen
Amherst Baseball Triumph Over Dartmouth In Tight Battle
Amherst defeats Dartmouth 4 to 3 in a tense game at home. Key players include O'Connor and Stearns driving runs, with notable plays from Smalley and Dinsmore. Pitchers Colby and Weston duel, while Jackson and Tuxbury contribute at the plate. Umpire J J Brady officiated a closely fought affair. Time of game 1 hour 50 minutes.
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Amherst
Dartmouth
Hanover Boys
O'Connor
Weston
Allen
Hunt and Stearns
Brown
Ranney
ABR
Bovteepo
A. Choney
Caahereackere
OSES
Cscesaeaeee
Eee Landes
Peite Ellis
Ciheibresa Saas
Ork
Ulipstah Aera
Peat
AB. R. B. TB
PO. A. E
Didiesierser Ee
Tee
Ferguson
Eeerees Ranney
Cerceesees Hee
Tuxbury
APT
Ceceessees
Aeunt Stearns
Hunt
Smalley
Smith
Jackson
Dodge
Claggett
Dinsmore
Colby
J. J. Brady
Harterford
Lowell Common Council Overrules Mayor Veto on July Fourth
In a special session the Lowell Common Council, by a 23 to 1 vote, overrode Mayor Pickman's veto of the Fourth of July resolution. The veto cited financial strain, near borrowing limit, potential tax hikes, and costs for public improvements and new city buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Common Council
Pickman
Iron and Steel Importer Louis Hernsheim Assigns
New York May 26 Louis Hernsheim importer of iron and steel has assigned in the municipal bankruptcy manner. Local creditors will be affected and proceedings noted in the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and Steel Importer
New York
Louis Hernsheim
Iron and Steel
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Alabama
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Eulalie
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Davis
the Infanta
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Jarohin
Levis
Prince
Don Antonio
Infantas
NEW Church
Edwin Booth
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
Biat
Baptists
John Jr. Way
State House
Fortuna
Shancrotha
Banger
Hood
Ee I
Joanh
Martinsville
Hood & Co
Mass
John H. Cook
West Chester Park
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Back Bay
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F. W. Lincoln
William Smith &C
Columbia
Revere Brewery
People’s Savings Bank
Ealing
Ighnson
Johnson & LO
Sostoa
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