Recruiting System Urges Camp of Instruction for Training
A Boston memorial to Governor Wolcott and the General Court urges adopting a recruiting system with a training camp to keep Massachusetts regiments at maximum strength. It asks $7 monthly pay for Bay State soldiers in U S service and plans for a future reserve to meet spring calls, noting 1500 more men may be needed. Signers include veterans of the Civil War. A committee presented the memorial and will gather at the American House to persuade public support next Monday.
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Wolcott
General Court
United States
Bay State
War Department
Massachusetts
Hazard Stevens
F. A. Osborne
H. 8. Russell
A.A. Rand
Albert Clarke
J. H. Rice
W. H. Turner
AJ. A. Fox
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association Completes Woman’s Auxiliary
In Boston the executive committee of the Massachusetts Volunteers Aid association completed a women’s auxiliary to coordinate state wide society support. Chairman Draper sent inquiries to regimental commanders and a $300 check covered sanitary supplies for the Eighth regiment. Col Clark of the 2d at Lakeland, Florida, requested hospital supplies including condensed milk and sponges, which will be shipped along with books and magazines to several regiments.
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Massachusetts VolunteersAid Association
Draper
Massachustts
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Coggeswell
Col. Clark
Lakeland
Fla
Clark
Association
Provisional militia requests filed from Lawrence and Lowell
Boston reports three new applications for provisional militia companies. Two from Lawrence and one from Lowell show signers with prior militia training. The Eighth regiment and sixth regiment names predominate among signers. Wolcott advisory board met to plan using the large portion of militia at home as Washington delays a public call.
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Boston
Carter
Lawrence
Lowell
Wolcott
Washington
Bullet Through the Brain Ends Bee’s Life in Lexington
George F. Bee a longtime Lexington resident shot himself in his home this afternoon. His body was found in the basement by his wife after she returned from visiting neighbors. Bee, born in Cambridge about 65 years ago, had long worked in the Boston woodenware trade and leaves a widow.
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Lexington
Mass
George F. Bee
Boston
Clever Swindler Held In Massachusetts Fraud Case
Grace Barron Malius Sadie Tucker, 21, was arrested in North Adams by U S Deputy Marshal J H Waters on charges of mail fraud. She allegedly produced seven dozen photos and, via matrimonial ads in western papers, used five dozen images to solicit replies and extort sums from $5 to $47 per target. A postmaster in Illinois was among victims. operations centered in Illinois and Texas. She will be sent to Pittsfield for a hearing and, if held, to Boston for federal grand jury action. Barron has homes in Pittsfield Adams Williamstown and Rochester N Y but refuses to reveal a real name and is reportedly engaged to be married in October.
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Grace Barron
Malius Sadie Tucker
United States
J. H. Waters
Boston
Illinois
Texas
Pittsfield
Federal Grand Jury
Adams
Williamstown
Rochester
N. Y
Alleged Swindle Ties to Former Husbands
The case centers on a woman linked to two previous marriages facing an alleged two year swindle. Authorities say they have pursued her for one year as part of the investigation.
Bowden to serve as hospital ship for West Indies
Negotiations for the purchase of the steamer Bowden from the Boston Fruit Company were completed and the vessel ordered from Baltimore to Charlestown Navy Yard. When ready she will fly the Red Cross flag and be used as a hospital ship in West Indian waters, to be fitted at Charlestown.
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Boston
United States
Bowden
Boston Fruit Company
Baltimore
Charlestown
Red Cross Society
West Indian
Charlestown Navy Yard
Engineer officer reassigned duties near Oswego new Boston post
Washington June 2 Major Stanton of the corps of engineers has been relieved from command of engineer works near Oswego New York and ordered to Boston as engineer of the First and Second lighthouse districts while Lieut Col Livermore moves to the staff of Major General Lee as chief engineer of the Seventh army corps.
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Washington
Stanton
Corps of Engineers
Oswego
N. Y
Boston
W. R. Livermore
Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Harvard names James P Roche track captain for next year
Cambridge June 2 James P Roche has been elected captain of the Harvard track athletic team for the coming year. Roche is a noted 100 yard sprinter who earned national regard before an earlier injury during a race.
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Cambridge
Mass
James P. Roche
Harvard
Roche
Powell Invincible As Cleveland Beats Boston In 6 0
Powell dominates pitching for Cleveland as Nichols misfires for Boston. Stahl Collins turn a key double play while Cleveland backs Powell with timely hits to seal a 6 to 1 victory at Boston. Attendance 1125.
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Bergen
Connolly and Lynch
Yesterday's League Results Summary
Baseball scores from yesterday include Boston beating Cleveland 6 to 1 in Boston. New York defeated Cincinnati 3 to 0. Baltimore posted 11 to 0 over St. Louis in Baltimore. Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 3 to 2 in 11 innings. Washington routed Louisville 18 to 4. New York defeated Chicago 6 to 5 in New York. Brooklyn fell to New York 5 to 6.
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Boston
Cleveland
New York
Cincinnati
Baltimore
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Washington
Louisville
Chicago
Brooklyn
Washington Wee
Atlantic League Scores Hartford Triumph Over Newark
In Hartford the Hartford team defeated Newark 8 to 3. Reading Allentown played Reading to a 9 to 8 result in a separate game. In Rochester Rochester edged Syracuse 8 to ? with the Eastern League matchup listed.
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Atlantic League
Hartford
Newark
Reading
Allentown
Rochester
Syracuse
New Bedford Pawtucket Game Postponed By Cold Weather
New Bedford and Pawtucket postponed in the New England League due to cold weather. At Newport Taunton 9 Newport 8, at Brockton 2 Brockton 2 in 12 innings with Fall River.
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Pawtucket
Newport
Taunton
Brockton
Fall River
Quay's Ticket Won at Pennsylvania Republican Convention
Harrisburg June 2 The Republican state convention named the ticket for fall voters with Col William A Stone as Governor Gen J P S Gobin as Lieutenant Governor Gen Joseph W Latt as Secretary of Internal Affairs William M Porter as Superior Court Judge and Galusha Grow and Samuel A Davenport as Congressmen at large. Stone led by 15 votes over the required majority amid Wanamaker withdrawal signaling a possible independent bid. Wanamaker left for Philadelphia after a surprise move that could prompt a later independent run. Elkin reelected state committee chairman.
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William A. Stone
Allegheny
J. P. S. Gobin
Lebanon
Joseph W. Latt
Philadelphia
William M. Porter
Galusha Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Erie
John Wanamaker
C. W. Stone
Wanamaker
Stone
Quay Organization
Eaton
John P. Elkin
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Lift For The Season
If you are half sick or weak Hood's Sarsaparilla offers a lift to health. The ad claims the medicine improves pure blood and vitality. Maltox is said to make the old feel young this season.
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Hood
State House debate on street railway bill discussed
Beacon Hill dispatch notes monitors of the House met in anticipation of prorogation mid June. A committee including McCarthy Boston Russell Worcester and Anthony Adams was appointed to arrange closing exercises and gifts to officers. The Legislature is likely to prorogue around Thursday June 16 with hopes to finish soon.
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Messrs. McCarthy
Boston
Russell
Worcester
Anthony
Adams
Street Railway Bill Advances After Debates and Amendments
Early morning engrossment debate on the street railway bill focused on corporate tax changes that would shift revenue to cities with metropolitan gains. Amendments expanding or limiting rates passed, and the bill moved to engrossment after a series of votes.
Senate debate on bills and law amendments described
The Senate met at 1 o clock with prayers by Rev W A Lang of Lowell. Debated the Gauss bill for a children department. Favorably reported harbor and land commission pay raise. Putnam's 10 o clock Friday session ordered. Brigham proposed records preservation for adjutant general. Bucket shop wagering bill amended then defeated 18 to 8. Towle and Gallivan clashed over scope. Cook proposed conditional enforcement amendment, opposition from Towle. Gallivan linked bill to Boston Stock Exchange. Harwood supported without amendment. Williams may switch vote after amendment. Amendment adopted 16 to 15 with President Smith's tie break. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised at end.
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Our Boston Letter on War Spirit and Civic Life
A broad overview of wartime unity across classes and races in Boston. Hibernians present colors for the Ninth regiment at Camp Dewey, German groups rally to honor Dewey and the Philippines, and Memorial Day observances highlight national resolve. Bathing season, parks, and city culture figures mix with calls for orderly crowds and safe streets as volunteers weigh front lines.
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Manila
George Dewey
Higgins Wood
Roslindale
Louis Bohner
Boston Museum
Sergeant Bohner
Bada Sick Benefit Society
United States
Spain
Maltox helps the weakest Stumach case
A terse report notes the phrase Maltox helps in reference to a weak case labeled Stumach and Tors Dems. The fragmentary wording suggests a brief legal or political note with uncertain specifics and unclear entities.
Prices Current Lowell Retail Market June 2 1898
Market prices from Hattrick & Co grocers Sherman flour grain Wilson coal Killpartrick Bros fruit Putnam 15 Prescott street. Also promotion for Dean's Ointment 50 cents at any drug store.
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Hattrick & Co
E.a.sherman & Co
E. A. Wilson
Killpartrick Bros
Putnam
Prescott Street
Dean
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