Senate reconsiders subway lease bill urging full vote
The State Senate yesterday reconsidered its adverse vote on the subway lease bill and urged a full vote on the main question. Earlier votes in the Senate varied, with 18 to 14 on the passage to a third reading and 12 to 10 on reconsideration. In the House, votes were 117 to 2 at one stage and unanimous at others, suggesting near unanimity possible with a full Senate vote in Boston's gaze.
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State Senate
Senate
House
Boston
Devastation by Unseen Wind Grips St Louis Area
A historic wind event devastates St Louis and surrounding regions, bringing floods, fires, and widespread destruction. Authorities call it a visitation of Providence as communities face loss, homelessness, and the daunting task of rebuilding, while acknowledging no foreknowledge or prevention could have avoided it.
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St. Louis
State of War in Cuba Evident in Weyler Edict
The Weyler edict suspends debt collection and hampers commerce in Cuba, signaling a state of war. Proclaiming war will not alter the reality, as Spain admits its legal protection cannot extend to Cuban commerce, harming American creditors and highlighting the conflict.
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Cuba
Spain
Money, Democracy, and the Chicago Nomination Clash
The piece argues that Republican backers overestimate free coinage momentum for Chicago. McKinley is seen as favored by a solid majority at St Louis, while Chicago demands a two thirds vote. Free silver Democrats must unite to block any non sound money nominee, with no middle ground possible.
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Chicago
McKinley
Bland
St. Louis
No Prejudice in Ten Year Subway Lease Debate
A Boston dispute over a ten year subway lease centers on protecting a $7,000,000 public investment. Proponents insist the issue is business practicality, not prejudice toward the West End railway or any corporation. The Post admits a bias in favor of Boston's people and their interests.
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West End Railway
Boston
West End
Post
Desperate Tactics to Defeat Subway Lease Bill
The West End lobby and allied agents resort to desperate campaign tactics to block the Senate action on the subway lease bill. The Post warns senators against being swayed by such tactics and rejects corruption claims, urging vote based on the bill’s contents.
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West End Company
West End
Senators urged to back ten year lease limit on subway bill
A Boston plea accuses West End interests of pressuring legislators to sway votes on a subway bill. It argues Senators should judge by merit and support a ten year lease cap, aligning with city resolutions and public sentiment to protect Boston residents and maximize return on the $7,000,000 investment.
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West End
A Bit of Daily Inspiration Swift Quote
A wise man should have money in his head but not in his heart.
The Lady of Lyons at Maiden Opera House Benefit
The Observant Citizen reviews a benefit performance of The Lady of Lyons at Maiden Opera House for the Armenian fund praising Miss Isabelle Parker as Pauline. The piece then shifts to humorous sketches of Boston society, noting Jerry McCarthy and Gene Moriarty, and reflects on the commute of capitalists and forthcoming weddings with wedding card expenses around fifty dollars.
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Lyons
Armenian Fund
Pauline
Isabelle Parker
The June Black Cat Ghost Stories Shine Bright
The June Black Cat delivers a quartet of strong tales led by A Seaweed Room where the sea yields two dead. The Sueck of Killing Day, The House Across the Way, Mrs Sloan's Curiosity and The Second Edition round out this literary issue. the June number sold out in five days and a second edition is in press.
Lillian Nordica Weds Zoltan Dome in Indianapolis
The great American soprano Lil lian Nordica and Hungarian tenor Zoltan F. Dome married at St. Pauls Episcopal Church Indianapolis with no attendants. Rings engraved Lillian to Zoltan May 26. Nordica sang at a festival that same night performing I Know a Bank Where Wild Thyme Grows.
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Indianapolis
Mme
Lillian Nordica
Lillian Norton
Zoltan F. Dome
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Lillian
Zoltan
Nordica
Eight year old girl run over by buggy in Boston
Eight year old Agnes McCarthy of 4 Gardner Place South Boston was crossing B Street opposite 109 at 5 yesterday afternoon when a buggy driven by Willis Oliver struck her. She sustained a broken collar bone.
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Agnes McCarthy
Gardner Place
Boston
B Street
Willis Oliver
Train of Tales Reveals Family Secrecy in Western Route
A night train tale unfolds a heartfelt story of a wealthy elder, Olive Greyburn, and two brothers. One brother reforms after love with Olive, but separation and a distant letter trigger a tragic end. The narrator reveals the final twist: the man is his brother and the woman his wife, as Olive returns home with a life ended.
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New England
Olive Greyburn
The Bodices We Wear and the Jacket Era
Fashion notes discuss the jacket era with emphasis on multiple waists per skirt. It highlights black brocaded satin foundations with rose pink satin bodices, jet embroidered net, pink velvet bows, and white satin vests. Also mentions a white maire waist with tulle and tight waist linings, plus a Paris wrap of artificial blossoms in violet tones.
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Paris
Unitarian Festival Highlights at Music Hall
Music Hall hosts an Unitarian festival with Rev Minot J Savage Dr Hale and others. Music by Baldwin’s Cadet Band accompanies a sequence of speeches and hymns including comments by Mayor Quincy and Rev Hale. The evening closes with doxology and benediction.
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Minot J. Savage
Dr. Hale
Music Hall
Baldwin
Quincy
Wolcott
Sherman Hoar
A. P. Martin
Bancroft
Cambridge
William H. Baldwin
Unitarian Church
Edward Everett Hale
D. D
Norfolk House
Old State House
America
Emerson
James J. Myers
Laura A. Nowlin
Samuel R. Calthorp
Syracuse
N. Y
Emily A. F‘field
Boston School Board
George Batchelder
Lowell
Charles W. Wendte
Oakland
Cal
Savage
Trouble in Newton over disputed removal of city buildings
Newtonville clash pits Deputy Sheriff Tucker against police as two city buildings intended for removal were claimed by ex-Governor William Claflin. Police halted the move, a city hall meeting followed, and an accord refunded $112 to Mrs. Jones while sanctioned Claflin removal.
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Newton
Newtonville
Samuel W. Tucker
Claflin
Newtonville Square
Washington
Adams Street
Board of Aldermen
William Claflin
Tucker
Sergeant Clay
Clay
Cobb
Harry W. Mason
W. A. Munroe
Boston
Shattuck, Holmes and Munroe
Jones
Workingmen's Pleasure in Wells Memorial Hall
The hoisting and portable engineers held a musical and literary evening with addresses by Frank K. Foster Charles Mowbray and George G. Childs. Instrumental parts were by O'Brien Howlet and Reaves of the upholsterers with Berkley and How ard. Vocals by Arthur Drake and Thomas Passmore. Professor Jenihan's club swinging Won drew rounds of applause.
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Wells Memorial Hall
Frank K. Foster
Charles Mowbray
George G. Childs
Messrs
O'Brien
Howlet
Oak Hall Clothing 60 Main Military Goods Source
Oak Hall at 32 to 44 North St Boston proclaims itself HQ for military and G A R apparel and equipment. The stock lists white duck trousers flags bunting poles blankets tents uniform haversacks badges canteens belts swords sashes muskets hats caps helmets hat cords wreaths buttons spurs equipment leggings.
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North St
Oak Hall
Boston
Young’s Lifestyle Details Emerge In Will Case Testimony
In Dedham this afternoon, M C Shea testifies in the Young will case he knew Mr Young and saw him with Mrs Stiles at the Boston Tavern. John F Sullivan testifies to Mr Young’s drinking and his usage of profanity and to seeing him with Mrs Stiles. William Allston recalls seeing Mr Young lift Mrs Stiles into his carriage and Mrs Stiles throwing kisses as he left. Andrew J Stafford notes Mr Young in 1889 or 1890 talked of making a will and later acted strangely after Mrs Meyers death, keeping nude pictures and giving money to Mr Stiles. The witness remained on the stand as court adjourned.
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Dedham
Young Will
M. C. Shea
Boston
Mr. Young
Mrs. Stiles
John F. Sullivan
Quincy
Edward Young & Sons
William F. Allston
Brookline
Andrew J. Stafford
Pawtucket
R. L
Edward Young
Meyers
Snap Shots and Misunderstandings in a Quaint Vignette
A sequence of brief, humorous exchanges features a jailed visitor unclear of his name, a bravado exchange over a life, and a neighborly comment about a pig pen. A poet and editor joke ends with a quip about print costs, while a tramp asks for a shirt be sewn onto a lone button after a country dame offers to mend his clothes.
Daily Table Hints Breakfast Meals and Recipes
Daily menu outlines breakfast and dinner items including oatmeal with cream, mackerel, baked potatoes, rye muffins, toast, coffee, mutton broth, stuffed veal, boiled potatoes, lettuce, radishes, coffee, bread, gelatin with whipped cream, bread puddings, supper cold veal, beef? and sponge cake. Rye muffins recipe uses sour milk, soda, molasses, salt, eggs and rye flour. Sponge cake recipe uses eggs sugar flour and lemon flavoring with standard mixing and slow oven bake.
Narrow Gauge Railway Changes Linked to Revere Hearing
Metropolitan park commissioners and the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad discuss relocating a new narrow gauge line to avoid park reservations and grade crossings. Revere voters must approve at a June 9 public hearing. if Winthrop agrees, work could start and finish by January.
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Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Revere
Beachmont
Eastern Railway
Point of Pines
Eastern Road
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Company
Winthrop
Cardinal Satolli to Celebrate Pontifical Mass in Immaculate Conception
Cardinal Satolli will visit Boston at the invitation of Rev. Timothy Brosnahan S J rector. He will celebrate pontifical high mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday morning with archpriest C Gillespie S J deacon of honor Reid S J of Immaculate Conception Church Doonan of Boston College deacon of mass Duarte S J sub-deacon Keeler S J master of ceremonies. He will attend farewell testimonials at ecclesiastical centers across the East before a Monday departure with a flying visit to Worcester and Holy Cross College.
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Cardinal Satolli
Timothy Brosnahan
S. J
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Boston College
C. Gillespie
Thomas A. Reid
Immaculate Conception Church
James A. Doonan
Augustus Duarte
George A. Keeler
Mgr. Satolli
Worcester
Holy Cross College
Merrill Reappointed and Appointments Sent
The executive council met yesterday at 2 PM and renominated George S. Merrill as insurance commissioner for a three year term, his fourth consecutive appointment. The acting Governor also named Bennett, Bell, and Butler to consolidate and arrange public statutes, and Hitchcock and Haskell to the State Board of Lunacy and Charity, with Haskell succeeding Curran.
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Georges. Merrill
General Court
Edmund H. Bennett
Taunton
Charles A. Bell
Lawrence
William M. Butler
New Bedford
Commonwealth
Edward Hitchcock
Amherst
Edward H. Haskell
Newton
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
Richards-Thayer wedding opens Cambridge season
The wedding of Professor Theodore William Richards and Miss Minian Stuart Thayer took place at Shepard Memorial Church in Cambridge at 4 p m. Rev Alexander McKenzie officiated aided by the bride’s father Professor James Henry Thayer. The bride wore white satin with a chiffon bodice and tulle veil. maid of honor Catherine Lawrence Thayer wore blue satin. Best man was Professor C L Jackson of Harvard. ushers included J H Roper S R Bell and others. The couple, offspring of notable families, will tour Europe starting June 10.
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Cambridge
Theodore William Richards
Minian Stuart Thayer
Shepard Memorial Church
Alexander McKenzie
James Henry Thayer
Harvard Divinity School
Catherine Lawrence Thayer
Catherine Mermet
C. L. Jackson
Harvard
J. H. Roper
S. R. Bell
A. C. C. Coolidge
J. Hayes Gardner
Henry C. Greene
B. G. Hurlburt
Warren
Locke
Newport
M. T. Richards
Prince of Wales Opens Military Tournament at Islington
The Prince of Wales inaugurated the annual Islington military tournament with navy entrants for the first time and a new pageant featuring four sons from eighty six classes of British soldiers across the empire. A London rumor claimed the steamer St Louis wreck with a thousand deaths, but company bulletins contradicted it.
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Prince of Wales
Islington
Navy
Sons of the Empire
Empire
London
St. Louis
New York
Bulletin
Judge Putnam rules for Williamsport libel in circuit court
In Boston harbor cases the United States circuit court sustains the district court decision and dismisses the libel against the steamer Williamsport with costs. The ship, owned by Philadelphia and Reading, was sued by Milford T. Cunningham, owner of the tow boat Bessie B., over a collision on October 13, 1893. The Rambling Outing Club plans a barge party Memorial Eve to Cliftondale.
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Putnam
United States Circuit Court
District Court
Williamsport
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Milford T. Cunningham
Bessie B
Boston Harbor
Rambling Outing Club
Cliftondale
Memorial Service Held at Calvary Cemetery Chapel
Tomorrow at 10 o'clock a solemn memorial service will take place in the mortuary chapel of Calvary Cemetery. Rev. John F. Cummins of Roslindale will officiate and deliver the annual memorial. A special musical program has been arranged under Miss Helen M. Burke, organist of Sacred Heart Church in Roslindale.
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Calvary Cemetery
John F. Cummins
Roslindale
Helen M. Burke
Sacred Heart Church
Public selector topics ready May 29 in Century issue
The Century for June previews Humor and Pathos of Presidential Conventions. Articles cover the Beginning of Nominating Conventions from 1831, Clay's disappointment, Webster's failed quest, Lincoln's renomination confidence, and the eras tactics including Blaine and Sherman in defeat.
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Clay
Webster
Lincoln
Blaine
Sherman
Mr. Keegan's Elopement A Madeira Story
A Churchill tale set on Madeira explores romance and social restraint. Winston Churchill presents a genteel narrative featuring Mr Keegan as he navigates elopement ambitions in a choosing social circle on the island. B West Clinédinst provides period illustration framing.
St Louis City Government Notes by Albert Shaw
Dr Albert Shaw surveys St Louis municipal system praising home rule and the city parliament. He covers streets housing garbage wealth creation and the distinctive American framework as applied to St Louis.
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St. Louis
Sayings and Doings of the Todds by Viola Roseboro
A short feature or column titled Sayings and Doings of the Todds presents a light vignette about the Todds in New York. The piece seems to run under Viola Roseboro leading notes and small anecdotes.
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the Todds
The Story of the Boers in Impressions of South Africa
In the second paper of Impressions of South Africa James Bryce I P recounts a recent trip to the Trans Vaal and outlines his observations on the Boers, their land and society, with a narrator’s perspective from a prominent English politician and writer.
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James Bryce
I. P
Bryce
South Africa
Trans Vaal
Sargent and His Painting by William A Coffin
William A Coffin reviews Sargent's painting and decorations including works in the Boston Public Library and a portrait of Joseph Jefferson, accompanied by 11 illustrations and two engravings by Cole.
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Sargent
William A. Coffin
Mr. Sargent
Boston Public Library
Joseph Jefferson
Cole
A Summer Trip to Spain by Elizabeth Robins Pennell
A travelogue style notice highlighting Elizabeth Robins Pennell's A Summer Trip to Spain with illustrations by Joseph Pennell. Mentions broader collection including chapters from Sir George Tressady and works by Mrs. Humphry Ward and Open Letters in lighter vein. Sold everywhere.
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Thomaston
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Winston Churchill
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