Boston favored as site for Democratic national convention
A Vermont committee telegram notes preference for Boston if conditions allow. Boston supporters argue the move would boost Massachusetts and New England votes, with figures like Maguire and McNary urging East venue. Delegates emphasize hotel capacity halls like Mechanic Hall and the potential political gains statewide.
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P. Maguire
Boston
W. S. McNary
Massachusetts
New England
Democratic Party
National Committee
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Post
German J. J. Sullivan
J. H. McDonough
San Francisco
Lee
M. M. Cunniff
Jeremiah W. Coveney
Chicago
John Breen
Lawrence
East
Mechanic Hall
John F. Dever
T. W. Delhanty
Democratic City Committee
Russell
Matthew Keany
E. F. Reilly
Benjamin W. Wells
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Hiram Atkins
Montpelier
Italian man dies after North End barroom fight
A quarrel in a North Street barroom last Wednesday led to a general melee during which Mark Seminaro, a young Italian lodger at 3 Moon Street court, was struck on the head with a blunt instrument. He died Sunday after being placed on the dangerous list at City Hospital.
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North End
Mark Seminaro
Moon Street Court
North Street
Seminaro
Eminaro
New England Railway Publishes Shipping and Mailing Guide
The New England Railway Publishing Company announces a new Shipping and Mailing Guide to debut early next January. A parallel publication exists from E W Bullinger of New York. Bullinger commends the ABC group for local New England expertise and urges patrons to try the new guide.
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New England Railway Publishing Company
ABC Pathfinder
E. W. Bullinger
New York
ABC
Bullinger
New England
Bullinger’s Postal & Shippers
New England States
Five Cent Savings Bank Reassures Depositors
The Boston Five Cent Savings Bank on School street reports a bank run was unnecessary and the bank remains solid and stronger than before. Depositors are returning withdrawals quickly as the Savings Banks Commissioners endorse the stability and readiness to repay on application.
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Five Cent Savings Bank
Boston Five Cent Savings Bank
School Street
Savings Banks Commissioners
Escape attempt leads to six additional months in prison
Charles H. Baxter and James H. Coffey appeared before Judge Sherman in the Superior Criminal Court for sentencing on charges of escaping from the State Prison. Warden Lovering testified the pair had behaved well prior to the escape and recommended leniency. The court sentenced them to six months more on the term they are serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Baxter
James H. Coffey
Sherman
Superior Criminal Court
Lovering
Supreme Court rules on political assessments in government buildings
The DC Supreme Court, in Newton v United States, upholds a Civil Service act prohibition on soliciting political contributions within offices. The ruling finds the act constitutional, overrules the demurrer, and sends the case to trial while noting broader implications for government employee political appeals. The decision sparks discussion from Civil Service officials on its impact.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
Old Dominion Republican League
Lenox House
Virginia
Old Dominion League
William Brooke Smith
A. Newton
Congress
United States
Criminal Court
Meomene
Civil Service Commission
Associated Press
United States Supreme Court
Newton M. Curtis
Lady Bountiful at the Museum amid Pinero trends
A review notes Lady Bountiful at the Boston Museum and New York Lyceum, comparing it unfavorably in original force to Pinero’s earlier work and Grundy’s Lady Jess. The plot centers on Camilla Brent, a generous heroine, whose charity supports her uncle and cousins while Dennis Haron, a hulking but unambitious youth, loves her and seeks own path after a pivotal scene.
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le Heron
Camilla
Riding Academy
Dennis
Margaret Veale
Camilla Brent
Sir Richard Philliter
Brents
Veales
Margaret
Nebraska
Mr. Pinero
Sir Richard Dennis
Evelyn Campbell
Miss Campbell
Mr. Plympton
Dennis Heron
Eben Plympton
Roderick Heron
Peat
George W. Wilson
Richard Philliter
Q. C
Charles Barron John Veale
George C. Boniface
Lucian Brent, Bart
Junius B. Booth
Charles
Abbe Wimple
Edward Wade
Cass
Morton Paine
E. W. Dodze
Brent
Annie M. Clarke
Camillia Brent
Miriam O’leary
Fanny Addison Beatrix Bremt
Agnes Acres
Hodnut
Kate Ryan
Amelia
Ida Glenn
Mary Hebron
Wilson
Heron
Addison
Boniface
Thomas Hardy
Pedgrit
C. T. Copeland
Lady Bountiful
Mr. Grundy
Boston Museum
New York
Lyceum
Lady Jess
Museum
Heine
Mr. Pinko
Camila Brent
Bountiful
Farncourt
Peele-Lydgate
Miss Brent
Beatrix Brent
Sir Lucien Brent
Lucien
Faricourt
London
Veaies
Loderick Skim
Later On at Hollis Street and Multiple Boston Theatres
Boston theatergoers enjoyed Hallen and Hart's Later On at Hollis Street with strong cast and new dances, while Gillette's Mr Wilkinson's Widows prospers at Columbia. Park Theatre hosted County Fair features and a grand Reception planned at the Press Club. Howard Atheneum showcased Charles McCarthy in a fireman sketch, and City Directory returned to Tremont Theatre with Roasted Chestnuts skit. Globe Theatre featured Mansfield in Parisian Romance with Beatrice Cameron and Emma V Sheridan. Grand Opera House presented Harry Lacy in Jack Royal of the 92d amid wartime intrigue and supporting players. Ada Gray stars in East Lynne. The Old Homestead ends soon at Boston Theatre with matinees on Wed and Sat.
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Hallen and Hart
Hollis Street Theatre
Messrs
Hallen
Hart
Clara Thropp
Mollie Fuller
Ada Somers
Saidee McDonald
Gillette
Mr. Wilkinson
Columbia Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Larry Howard
New York
Mr. McCarthy
Boston
Globe Theatre
Mr. Mansfield
Baron Chevrial
Beatrice Cameron
Rosa
Emma V. Sheridan
Baroness Chevrial
Mansfield
Beau Drummel
Prince Karl
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Harry Lacy
Jack Royal
92D
Grand Opera House
Mr. Lacy
Myron Calice
J. H. Fitzpatrick
J. H. Bunny
Harry Hotto
Mary Hampton
Kate Hawthorne
Marion P. Clifton
Ada Gray
East Lynne
Almy Pleads Guilty After Withdrawn Not Guilty Plea
In a dramatic courtroom moment Judge Doe accepts a guilty plea from Almy after he first indicates a desire to change from not guilty. The prisoner collapses emotionally as the guilty verdict is recorded, jurors are discharged, and the court adjourns. News spreads rapidly as telegraph offices relay the development.
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Doe
Brigham
Almy
Post
New England
After the Plea in Almy Murder Trial
Plymouth New Hampshire November 16 Despatches describe a charged atmosphere as Almy’s murder trial continues with over 100 witnesses. Prosecutor Mitchell presents strong evidence from Fannie Warden and others while the defense pleads no case. Public expectation favors a death sentence though some predict a life term. the trial is expected to run at least three more days with Friday noon a possible finish.
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Plymoutth
N. H
Sprrcran
Almy
Doe
Mitchell
Fannie Warden
Plymouth
Barnard
Allen
Mysterious Weymouth Murder by Young Apprentice
London reports the arrest of 17 year old Wise, an apprentice aboard the HMS Boscawen off Weymouth, for the murder of Salter on a cliff edge. Wise confessed with cold detail saying he killed to be hanged. he had prior drowning claims and boasted of the crime, while noting his American father died in an American asylum.
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London
Weymouth
Wise
H. M
Boscawen
Salter
Night crowds watch prisoner in New Hampshire trial
Prymoura New Hampshire November 16 The Post reports that court house windows glow as reporters and crowds in drizzle observe the guarded prisoner. Four deputies monitor him while the Warden family stays at Pemigewasset House. Andrew Warden believes justice will follow the jury's verdict. Christie’s witness C H Pettee and shooter Charles Hewitt are present.
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Prymoura
N. H
Sprcran
Almy
Manchester
Hawkins
McCoy
Moss
Foster
Clark
Daniels
Bartlett
Herbert
Warden
Pemigewasset House
A. J. Warden
Myra
Fannie
Lilian
Ohn
Andrew Warden
Christie
C. H. Pettee
Hanover
Charles Hewitt
Canadian reciprocity replies from West Indian colonies
The West India Governments respond to Foster's reciprocity proposal. Leeward Islands and Windward Islands submit to colonial authorities for approval. Bahamas notes its exports fruit and sponge with no immediate U S duties. Bermuda awaits legislative views before concrete reciprocal trade plans. Jamaica cites difficulties in differential tariffs and possible exclusion of others. British Guiana favors promoting trade but rejects differential treatment excluding sugars and fruits from favorable U S terms.
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Oriawa
Ont
West India Islands
Foster
W. F. Haynes Smith
Leeward Islands
W. H. Huccchinson
Windward Islands
Bahamas
Ambrose Shea
United States
Canada
Bermuda
Jamaica
Brown
M. P
Dominion of
British Guiana
Night Watch Over Prisoner Quiet After Midnight
A vivid scene describes newspaper men artists and sensation seekers keeping vigil as relief officers guard a prisoner through the night with light flickering in windows and the early hours settling into quiet.
Opium Smuggling Case Brought Before Commissioner
Thomas F. Chace of Providence faced Commissioner Shields on opium smuggling charges. Assistant District Attorney Mott presented letters as evidence but they were objected to as irrelevant. A dispute ensued and Mott sought an adjournment to let chemists finish opium analysis, with the next hearing set for Wednesday at 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas FE. Chace
Providence
Shields
United States
Mott
American Steamer Brixham Wrecked Off Florida Coast
News comes from Gatorston Texas that the American steamship Brixham, carrying a cargo of steel rails from Philadelphia to Velasco Texas, went ashore near Western Dry Rocks on the Florida coast and is a total loss.
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Brixham
Florida
Gatorston
Tex
Philadelphia
Velasco
Western Dry Rocks
Wentworth Named New Portland Collector of Customs
In Portland and Falmouth Maine on November 16, President appoints M. F. Wentworth to be Collector of Customs for the district of Portland and Fal mouth Me. Colonel Dow’s nose broken is noted in the report as the context for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Wentworth
Portland
Washington
District of Portland
Falmouth
Ex King Milan Renounces Throne Rights in Servia
Ex King Milan of Servia signs a renunciation of all legal and constitutional rights in Servia on November 16 at Bericrape, concluding his claim to the throne and triggering succession considerations.
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Servia
Bericrape
Milan
Fitchburg School Case Verdict Holds Parents Fined
Fircasura November 16. Xavier Paulin and Frank Roberts found guilty for refusing to send children to public schools. Each fined 10 dollars, appeal granted, and each held in 100 dollars bond for Superior Court trial. Children attended the French parochial school with most instruction in French.
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Fitchburg
Fircasura
Xavier Paulin
Frank Roberts
School Suffrage Meeting in Boston Next Thursday
The annual meeting of the Massachusetts School Suffrage Association will convene at the New England Women's Club rooms No. 5 Park street on Thursday November 19 at 3 p.m. An official gathering to discuss education rights and suffrage efforts.
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Massachusetts School Suffrage Association
New England Women’s Club Rooms
Park Street
Masnachesetts
Suffolk
Boston
Court Square
Ofton
Steamer Chemung recovers after救ing aid in Lake Erie disaster
The Pennsylvanian steamer Chemung, captained by Walter Robinson, reached port at noon reporting the loss of the schooner Montcalm and its six crew members plus a woman cook. The wreck occurred about twenty miles from Erie and fifteen miles northeast of Long Point, Canada. The Chemung lost its rudder while attempting rescue before a passing vessel towed it to port.
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Penn
Walter Robinson
Montcalm
Lake Erie
Erie
Long Point
Canada
Post mistress Seeley resigns. Gorham to succeed
Great Barrington, Nov 16. Post mistress Julia E Seeley resigns after a Washington inspection. Charles E Gorham, longtime mail agent on the Housatonic railroad, has been named her successor and will likely assume duties at once.
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Great Barrington
Julia E. Seeley
Washington
Charles E. Gorham
Housatonic
Miss Seeley
Internal Revenue Receipts Reported for 1891 Year
Internal Revenue Commissioner Mason releases annual bureau figures for the year ended June 30, 1891 showing receipts of 146,035,415 dollars and an estimate of 150,000,000 dollars for the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu HincTon
Internal Revenue
Mason
Bureau
Watson Attacks Man With Knife At Billerica Street Home
Joseph Watson enraged after liquor-fueled confrontation with his wife and Michael H. Connors at 30 Billerica street. Watson seized a carving knife, slashed Connors in the throat causing a serious wound just missing the carotid artery. Watson jailed at Joy Street station.
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Joseph Watson
Michael H. Connors
Watson’s
Billerica Street
Connors
Watson
Connor
Joy Street
Sudden Death of Mr Henry A Ditson
Henry A Ditson of Wright and Ditson died suddenly on Sunday evening at Cedar Grove at his wife’s father Benjamin Bird’s home. Long illness preceded, heart disease cited as direct cause. He had recently traveled south for health but found little relief. A widow and two children survive.
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H. A. Ditson
Henry A. Ditson
Wright & Ditson
Benjamin Bird
Cedar Grove
Ditson
Florence in critical condition at Continental Hotel
Bulletin posted at Phi la Adelphia lists Mr. Florence in critical condition but improving from previous night. Doctors say pneumonia from a neglected chill is the cause and the illness began days ago.
Hon W H H Bingham's Wife Dies in Vermont
Orpha R., wife of Hon. W. H. H. Bingham of Stowe, VT, died suddenly of pneumonia this evening in Montpelier. Daughter of Rivanious and Hannah Camp, she married fifty three years ago and leaves a large family. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Bingham
Montrevier
Orpha R
Stowe
Rivanious
Hannah Camp
Fitchburg Mayor Renomination and Aldermen Slate
Fitchburg’s Citizens temperance party renominated Mayor Graves. They named Ward 1 Henry Trasher Ward 2 H J Lacy Ward 3 Charles H Haywood Ward 4 Arthur H Lowe Ward 5 Fred W Krazier Ward 6 W C Clarence Carter for the upcoming election. The notice lists the candidates and party backing from Firenpure on November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Firenpure
Citizens’ ‘Temperance Party
Graves
Henry Trasher
H.J. Lacy
Charles H. Haywood
Arthur H., Lowe
Fred W. Krazier
W. C. Clarence Carter
Trotting Horse Dies From Smoke Fire Loss at Maguire Barn
Salem report says Thomas F. Maguire’s trotting horse perished after inhaling smoke from a blaze that destroyed his barn on Gallow’s Hill last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Sprorall
Thomas F. Maguire
Examining the Votes of the State Council Review
The Executive Council as a committee has begun checking the state election vote records and will correct all errors. Officials expect official returns to be released probably next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
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