Retirements and Rumors Hit Bay State Gas Board
City Press Assen reports rumors that J. Howard Addicks may retire as president of the Bay State Gas Company and that ex-Governor Ames could succeed him. Addicks denies the claim, saying no surrender is planned and Ames has no stock or bonds in the company. Edward Addicks is expected to sail to Boston midweek.
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Bay State Gas Company
City Press
J. Howard Addicks
Ames
Addicks
New York
Mr. Ames
Edward Addicks
Boston
State Board of Trade Holds Regular Meetings in Boston
The Massachusetts State Board of Trade met at the Revere house with President Adams of Lowell presiding. It voted to hold six regular meetings a year plus an annual December banquet. Sessions are set for the third Wednesdays of October November January February March and April.
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Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Revere House
Adams of
Lowell
Committee On Commerce
Congress
Boston
Coonel A. A. Pope
Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
Mills Case Suppressed as Colonel Misses Court
Police Court in Newburyport crowds as Colonel Mills fails to appear. Treasurer Kane and Colonel Chase secretary Porter present with documents. Capias issued to arrest Mills if located.
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Newburyport
Colonel Mills
Kate
Chase
Porter
Mills
Kane
Capias
Shaw
Sunday opening sparks ministerial protests over fair
Methodist ministers voted to withdraw exhibits and urge members to avoid the fair while Congregationalists called on the executive committee to back the boycott. Dr Dunnett criticized the uproar saying Chicago is the focus, not local workers, and urged locals to stop the sham.
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Wesleyen Hall
Pilgrim Hall
Chicago
Disturbances At Connecticut State Prison In Wethersfield
At the Connecticut State Prison in Wethersfield a Sunday riot-like episode occurred as inmates claimed to be insane caused disruptions. Prisoners Schuenk Hogony Richards and Trowbridge were involved, with Richards tearing bolts from walls and stockpiling improvised tools. Guards subdued the trouble and the inmates await the governor's decision on placement at Middletown. General Haven returned to duty at the prison.
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Hartford
Wethersfield
Haven
New London
Howard A. Giddings
Baisden
Schuenk
Hogony
Richards
West End
Trowbridge
Middletown
Boston House Passes Amendments on Building Space Law
The House voted to appoint a conference committee after approving amendments to a Boston building space bill. It also passed engrossment of a stock watering prohibition for water companies with Parker amendments restricting bond issues below par value without special permission and at least 90 percent par when issued. The bill on street railway bonds requires par value cash paid into the treasury.
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House
Boston
Universalist Social Union Festival At Hotel Thorndike
More than 150 attendees gathered for the ninth annual Universalist Social Union festival at the Hotel Thorndike. A reception preceding a regal banquet featured guests Secretary of State Olin and State Treasurer George A. Marden, with Rev. J. M. Pullman and Rev. Almon Gunnison among others. Postprandial exercises included musical selections by the Ladies' Schubert Quartets.
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the Universalist Social Union
Thorndike
Olin
George A. Marden
J. M. Pullman
Lynn
Almon Gunnison
Worcester
Thrifty Chicago at the World’s Fair Dining Prices
An investigation of Chicago exposition dining costs notes sharp increases due to higher wages and supplies. Prices vary by venue with many restaurants and hotels charging premium, while some establishments refuse bills and locals face shared rooms and scarce lunch options.
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Chicago
Windy City
Gambol
Gates
Arger
Council of Administration
Jesus Among Unitarians at Boston Ministers Meeting
The Boston Association of Ministers met at South Congregational Church with Rev. Joseph May presenting a paper on Jesus in Unitarian thought. May argued Protestants exalt Jesus as savior, while Unitarians once held him divine but now favor evolution informed views, with communion declining and Christ seen as not superhuman.
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Boston Association of Ministers
South Congregational Church
C. J. Bradlee
Joseph May
Jesus
Mr. May
Jesus Christ
Christ
Copartnership Formed at 1120 Washington Street
Michael Doyle and John J. Buckley announce a new partnership at 1120 Washington Street. The opening party was lavish with national colors, potted plants, and a steady stream of guests from evening until close. Attendees included many prominent New England liquor trade figures.
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Michael Doyle
M. T. Clarke
John J. Buckley
Washington Street
Twain
John
Mike
New England
Eleventh Annual Dance Masters Convention in Chicago
The American National Association of Masters of Dancing led by Boston president E Woodworth will hold its eleventh annual convention in Chicago for one week starting June 18. The group aims for uniform social dancing styles, higher education for teachers, and a college and home for aged and indigent members. Membership requires passing a proper examination and the association has broad city representation.
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American National Association of Masters of Dancing
E. Woodworth Masters
Boston
Chicago
Tufts Extempore Preaching Contest Goes Public
For the first time in Tufts College history the extemporaneous preaching contest for Perkins prizes by the graduating class will be public. It is set for Wednesday afternoon May 31 in Goddard Chapel with seniors Franklin Kent Gifford Howard Anthony Markieyv Harley Davidson Maxwell and Leslie Moore as participants. The public is invited.
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Tufts College
Goddard Chapel
Franklin Kent Gifford
Howard Anthony Markieyv
Harley Davidson Maxwell
Leslie Moore
Catalonia Arrives at Cunard Dock After Quarantine
The Catalonia with 1045 steerage passengers docked at Mast Boston yesterday afternoon. The steamer was examined at quarantine, deemed healthy, and allowed to proceed. The manifests were the best since the new immigration law took effect.
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Cunard
Boston
Lave
Aquilo steam yacht launched for George Thayer of New York
The Aquilo a new steam yacht built for Mr George Thayer of New York was launched yesterday morning with no ceremonies. It features steel frames wooden planking measures 104 feet overall 85 feet on the waterline 15 feet beam and a 7 foot draught.
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Lawley
George Thayer
New York
Death at Charlestown Prison Ends Ten Year Sentence
Daniel Collins who was sentenced to Charlestown State Prison from Lawrence in 1888 for ten years died at the institution on Saturday. Consumption was the cause. He had been an exemplary prisoner. His family took the remains to Lawrence.
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Daniel Collins
Charlestown
Lawrence
Nitrate King Endures Loss From Chilean Port Hurricane
Colonel J T North received word from Iquique Chile that a hurricane destroyed the maple at the nitrate port Junin and caused damage totaling 150000 dollars.
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London
J. T. North
Iquique
Chile
Junin
Influenza Sweeps Pasto Ecuador On Fatal Wave
Report from May 29 states 5600 Pasto residents have influenza with one quarter dying. The outbreak is described as frightful and widespread across the city.
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Panama
Pasto
Ecuador
Widow of John Holden Succumbs After Fall in Quincy
Mrs Submit D Holden of Quincy dies at 88 after a fall while left alone Sunday morning. She is survived by her son John O Holden a Quincy City Council member and a daughter Mrs William Gi Sheen of Bristol Teun.
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Quincy
Submit D
John Holden
John O. Holden
Quincey
William Gi. Sheen
Bristol
Teun
New Haven Hosts First Relay Foot Race
Tomorrow at 5.80 o clock the first relay race in New Haven begins from Union Chapel Street to Harlem Association quarters in New York. Five mile legs run via Milford Stratford Norwalk Stamford Greenwich with bicycle guides. Gold medals await the two fastest messengers. Runners include William Hunter C W Bissett Frank Kenna David Imrie Harry Smith and Gus Holland. Message to Mayor Gilroy of New York from Adjutant General Bradley expected by 3 PM.
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New Haven
Aie
Uniona Chapel Streets
Harlem Association
New York
Milford
Stratford
Norwalk
Stamford
Greenwich
William Hunter
C. W. Bissett
Frank Kenna
David Imrie
Harry Smith
Gus Holland
Bradley
Gilroy
Doctor Graves Granted New Trial In Providence Murder Case
Dr T Thatcher Graves once convicted of murdering Mrs Josephine Barnaby of Providence R I walks free as a motion for a new trial is set for June 14 in Judge Burns court Bail fixed at 80000 with Judge Macon signing The case outlook suggests a nol pros sequel and end to the matter
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Denver
Col
T. Thatcher Graves
Josephine Barnaby
Providence
R. L
Ghastly roof discovery at 43 West Thirty Sixth Street
Police found a dead child on the roof and four more badly mutilated infant bodies of ages one and a half to two years in the same house. Dr Elliott and his son Dr Elliott Jr. are connected to the case as investigators question their involvement in alleged dissection.
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New York
West Thirtysixth Street
Elliott
Elliott, Jr
Zimmerman wins two races at Buffalo Velodrome
At the Buffalo Velodrome A A Zimmerman of the New York Athletic Club won two amateur bicycle races yesterday afternoon. He defeated Vogt, the Scotch champion, at 100 metres and then beat A Ducros, Ireland's champion, and Dervil, France's amateur champion, in the 700 metre race.
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Paris
Buffalo
A. A. Zimmerman
New York Athletic Club
Vogt
A. Ducros
Ireland
Dervil
France
Note Found Predicts Suicide by Robert Proctor in Leominster
A note found at the Leominster leather-board factory states that Robert Proctor plans to take his own life on May 28 1893 and asks his mother Mary Proctor of 16 Pleasant Street Springfield to be notified. Police have taken charge and telegraphic notice was sent to his mother.
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Leominster
Robert Proctor
Mary Proctor
Pleasant Street
Springfield
O. Good- Dy
Proctor
Damages Sought After Woman Killed by Train in 1592
Papers in a $5000 damages suit were served on Vice-President Tuttle of the Consolidated Railroad by the administrator of Catherine Nessen’s estate. The tragedy occurred on the Danbury and Norwalk Road in May 1592, with the case set for Bridgeport in September.
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Amrail
New Haven
Tuttle
Consolidated Railroad Today
Catherine Nessen
Danbury and
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Nicaraguan Minister Downplays Protectorate Request
Washington reports Dr Guzman the Nicaraguan minister says no official word supports a U S protectorate over Nicaragua though he thinks it may become the ultimate issue given current affairs.
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Washington
Dr. Guzman
United States
Guzman
Alderman McKee Goes On Trial In Kings County Court
Alderman William McKee faced trial today in the Kings County Court of Sessions on charges tied to a fraudulent claim against the city over the Columbus Day celebration. Jury selection consumed most of the morning as the case proceeded.
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Fen
Edward Walker Found Dead in Home Bathroom
Edward Walker was found dead on the bathroom floor at his home at 211 West Chester Park yesterday afternoon. The coroner ruled apoplexy as the cause of death. He was years old.
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Edward Walker
West Chester Park
Boston Fire Committee Proposes Major Upgrades and Funding
A joint special committee report on recent fires and fire department efficiency was accepted by the Board of Aldermen. The panel urged a $70,000 appropriation for permanent staffing and a $285,900 remodel of fire houses with two additional apparatus, plus ordinances on water supply, underground wires, gas shutoffs, and tightened fire lines.
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Boston
Board of Aldermen
Finance Committee
Committee On Finance
Fire Commissioners
Fire Department
Committee On Ordinances
Boston Water Board
Congress Street
Board of Fire Commissioners
Department of Public Grounds
Parlé Commission
Lincoln Street
Essex
Tufts Streets
Essex Street
Chauncy
South
Lomasney
Board of Health Commissioners
Hdisen Electric Tuminating Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Boston Electric Light Company
Boston Power Company
Committee
New England Telegraph & Telephone Company of Massachusetts
C. F. Hovey & Co
Committee On
Bicycles Opened by Oarish Bros at Dorchester shop
Headquarters for bicycles on Oarish Bros have lately opened at 269 Washington street Dorchester. Stock large and embraces all makes of bicycles. Repairing a specialty and being practical men reliance can be placed on their work.
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Oarish Bros
Washington Street
Dorchester
Liquor License Fees Soar Past One Million Dollars
Report notes that by yesterday noon more than $1,035,550 had been paid for liquor licenses with additional payments expected.
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John Reynolds
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Hennessey
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J. Fl. Schenck
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