Torrens land transfer bill passes House at Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill reports the Massachusetts House adjourned to engrossment on the Torrens land transfer measure and sent the aldermanic nominating bill to a third reading. Governor Wolcott sent a message urging clearer cattle commission duties to avoid future claims, referring to his 1897 inaugural remarks and asking for action this session. The message was referred to the agriculture committee.
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Beacon Hill
House
Torrens
Boston Board of Aldermen
Wolcott
Cattle Commission
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Roger Wolcott
Committee On Agriculture
Senate Adopts Morning Sessions and Road Bill Debate
The Senate reported a savings bank reform to limit cross use of offices, with bonding for officers if shared. A $1000 records grant, exclusive agriculture jurisdiction for brown tail moth discovery, and legalizing city aid for Spanish war funds were noted. Debate on a $400,000 state highways job drew mixed opinions before amendments were rejected and third reading set.
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Committee On Banks
Savings Banks
National
Savings Bank
Savings Bank Commissioners
Adjutant General
Ways and Means
State Board of Agriculture
Military Affairs Committee
Putnam
A. G. Cumnock
Lowell
George
Essex
Senate
Davis
Camp Dewey
Committee On Rules
Cook
Worcester
Middlesex
Bennett
Farley
Franklin
First
State Highway Commission
Roe
Whittlesey
Berkshire
Wounded sailors brought from San Francisco incident
The US cruiser San Francisco docked at State street Boston at 2 45 pm and three injured sailors were brought from the vessel by the tug Iwana after an accident during lowering a boat. One man is said to have a fractured skull. Ships stored orders were sent by Commodore Howell and Commodore Howison. The cruiser prepared to sail at sunrise.
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Boston
United States
San Francisco
Leary
Commodore Howell
State Street
Navy Yard
Iwana
Wabash
Owell
Howison
Navy yard at East Boston to fit gunboats and repair ships
The Ammon ram Katahdin under Commander Wildes may sail tomorrow after machinery repairs and a new shaft arrival. Vulcan remains in drydock until Sunday or Monday. Feaster inspected Gov. Russell and East Boston ferryboats being converted to gunboats, with a 5 inch gun delivered and a 14 pounder pending. Commodore Howison notes gun shortages limit armament. Inca will carry one 1 pounder and a gatling gun instead of two 1 pounders.
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New England
Wildes
Navy Yard
Vulcan
Joseph Feaster
Atlantic Works
Lockwood Manufacturing Company
East Boston
Gov. Russell
Howison
Inca
Panic in a Circus Sideshow Gas Explosion Injures Three
Worcester reports a gas bag explosion in a circus sideshow tent injuring showman Charles Goff spectator Henry Antell and 17 year old Charles McGrath. Goff hurled twenty feet against the canvas wall while Antell and McGrath were struck by debris. pandemonium spread as hundreds were shocked and the crowd evacuated after the blast heard miles away.
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Worcester
Fitchburg
Charles Goff
Henry Antell
Charles McGrath
Goff
Antell
McGrath
West Fitchurg
Affections Alienated Clinton Divorce Case Shocks Town
Horace Ropes, chief engineer for the metropolitan water board, seeks divorce from Kittie F. Ropes in Worcester superior civil court. Co respondent is Maj. Frank M. Hammond, paymaster in the army, reputedly linked to the couple, amid town gossip and social upheaval in Clinton since their Mexico 1892 marriage. Mrs Ropes served with the libel. she is presumed to contest.
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Clinton
Worcester
Horace Ropes
Metropolitan Water Board
Kittie F. Ropes
Frank M. Hammond
Hammond
McKinley
Washington
Ropes
Maj
Texas
Spiking of Clark's Point guns disputed by Army engineer
Lieut. Hall, chief engineer, says spiking the old fort guns was first found five weeks ago and may predate that. Only three guns were spiked, not six, leaving 27 old smooth bore guns in reserve. The 27 will serve as secondary firepower with new fortifications completed. Spiking likely occurred before First Massachusetts heavy artillery arrived.
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New Bedford
Hall
Clark’s Point
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Verdict for 18000 in ice cart injury case
In Boston Superior Court Judge Fessenden awarded 18000 to Margaret McNeil a minor represented by her next friend against Boston Ice Co for injuries from an August 28 1896 accident in Jamaica Plain. A cake of ice fell from a cart injuring her leg requiring amputation below the knee while crossing on a crosswalk. The company argued the cart was 50 feet away and she was chasing the wagon.
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Boston
Fessenden
Margaret McNeil
Boston Ice Company
Wachuset Street
Jamaica Plain
Helping the Doctors Promote Hyomei Inhalation Cure
Public health promotion touts Hyomei as the only medically endorsed method to treat catarrh bronchitis asthma coughs colds and consumption via inhalation. Backed by 22 000 supporters across religious literary and social circles the remedy is sold in a $1.00 HoymeI outfit with extra bottles available and free story mailed.
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Hoymel” Outfit
Hymbel” Balm Ge Wonders Theater
Hyomei
Astor Court Building Contact Points Listed
A fragment lists locations including 131 Tremont St Boston Room 52 and Astor Court Building Boston with next steps toward Astoria Hotel New York and references to 88d street.
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Tremont St
Boston
Mass
Astor Court Building
Astoria Hotel
New York
Corner Stone Laying At Boston Masonic Temple Ceremony
Boston June 8 The grand lodge of Massachusetts laid the corner stone of the new Masonic temple at Boylston and Tremont streets with a full ceremonial program. Grand Master Hutchinson presided as readings hymns prayers and libations were offered and the contents of the time capsule read.
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Boston
Masonic Temple
Boylston and
Tremont Streets
Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts
Grand Lodge
W. Charles Hutchinson
William R. Hyde
Andrew Stone
R. W. Albert L. Harwood
R. W. Frank W. Kaan
R. W. Henry S. Howe
George F. Long
Sanford Phipps
Henry J. Dunton
Edward A. Horton
Chas. A. Skinner
Globe Investment Bondholders Suit Against Boston Safe Deposit
Judge Barker held a hearing in the Supreme Court on a preliminary motion in Chapman v Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co. The case alleges negligence by the trustee as to Globe Investment bondholders. The trustee contends it had no active duties and fulfilled its role. The question was whether to hear the entire case now or first limit to liability on record facts.
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Boston
Barker
Supreme Court
Chapman
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Globe Investment Company
Can of Salpeter Powder Found Hidden in Coal Load
A shoveller in Springfield uncovers a five pound can of Saut powder inside a coal car bound for Hadiey Thread in Holyoke. The explosive, from Pennsylvania mines, could have caused a boiler blast if ignited. Authorities suspect Spanish sympathizers planted similar cans to damage a navy warship. Mine agents were notified.
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Springfield
Mass
Hadiey Thread Company
Holyoke
Steem
N. F. Bryant
Boston
Pennsylvania
United States
Coast Life Service recalls four crewmen for immediate duty
Four members from each coast life saving crew are ordered back to active service by Washington. Captains at Highland Light report the nationwide recall for urgent duties.
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Highland Light
Washington
Forethought and thrift guide better outcomes for all
Commentary on prudent living urges planning and foresight to seize opportunities and save money. It extols keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home as a cost efficient precaution, contrasting it with delays that lead to high doctor bills. Fore sale by Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central.
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Chamberlain
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex and
Boston Beats Cincinnati As Hawley-Duffy Rally Decides Game
Boston defeats Cincinnati 10 to 1 as Hawley fills the bases and Duffy hits a decisive homer in the third inning. Willis allows eight walks but keeps Cincinnati from scoring after the early burst. Long and Hamilton contribute two-base hits, Tenney and Long homer, attendance 550, umpires Cushman and Heydler.
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Boston
TheBostons
Cincinnatis
Hawley
Duffy
Willis
Collins
Smith
Cincinnati
Long
Hamilton
Dutty
Tenney
Ball -Vaughn
Cushman and Heydler
Yesterday's League Results From City Matches
Boston beat Cincinnati 10 to 1 while New York and Chicago played to nine. Louisville defeated Baltimore and Brooklyn edged Cleveland 8 to None. Philadelphia triumphed over St Louis 9 to 7 and Washington won 10 to 3 against Pittsburgh.
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Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St.Louis
Washington
Pittsburg
P. Co
Cleveland
Baltimore
Tee Ou
Iwaaie
MOP Iiviseses Sane
St. Louis
Louisville
Fall River-Newport Rivalry Highlighted in New England League
In a New England League note, Fall River hosts Newport with Fall River aiming for advantage in the regional clash. The brief piece mentions Fall River and Newport as the central teams in the matchup.
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New England League
Fall River
Newport
Atlantic League Scores and College Game Results
In Newark Newark defeats Hartford 2 to 0. Reading beats Paterson 14 to 9. Richmond defeats Lancaster 10 to 6. Cambridge Brown 5 defeats Harvard 1.
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Newark
Hartford
Reading
Paterson
Richmond
Lancaster
Cambridge
Brown
Harvard
Two Men Die After Whitecappers Expediton in Chillicothe
In Ohio on June 8 an incident involving 18 men resulting in two dying and one seriously injured. George Jacobs shot at intruders, wounding Dean Hidy and severely injuring William Everhart who was later beaten and tied. Five assailants jailed. posse pursued and captured them. Jacobs in critical condition.
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Chillicothe
George Jacobs
Jacobs
Mortgage drive to save Hobson home in Alabama
A statewide effort began in Mobile to raise a mortgage on Lieut. Richmond Pearson Hobson's Greensboro home. By June 15 foreclosure is due, with funds to be raised to repay the debt and transfer ownership to his mother. Initiated by Z M P Inge, aided by 8 W Taylor and John I Rapier as publishers and railroad auditor.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mobile
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Greensboro
Z. M. P. Inge
8. W. Taylor
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Government officials survey Fernandina camp site
Four Alger staff officers from Washington visit Fernandina Florida to pick a 1200 acre site for a 20 000 man encampment. Water supply from three wells could deliver about 2 000 000 gallons daily. A wagon camp two miles long along the railroad is proposed. Officers are pleased with the location.
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Fernandina
Fla
Supposed spy arrested in Atlanta after Tampa arrest
George Edward Vanderbilt, alleged Spanish spy, 51 Fourteenth Street East New York, was brought to Fort McPherson under guard. Arrested in Tampa Monday as a suspicious character, he failed to give a clear account of his movements. Vanderbilt’s guards say no troops had left Tampa by their Tuesday morning departure.
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Atlanta
George Edouard Vanderbilt
Fourteenth Street
East Side
New York
Fort McPherson
Tampa
Vanderbilt
Not Every Man Needs a Cough Balsam Remedy Claim
Not every man has a cough nor is it every man wise enough to take Carter's Cough Balsam and rid himself of it. The ad notes prices twenty five cents for the small size and fifty cents for the large. Carter and Sherburne, a low priced drug store at Merrimack and Bridge streets, promotes the product.
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Carter
Carter & Sherburne
Merrimack
Bridge Streets
Trouble in China and foreign unrest at Shashi
Foreign resentment rises in Shashi as riot details emerge from Victoria bound Empress from the Orient. Ten rioters arrested as 200 soldiers and Chinese warships move to restore order. Reports say Kawronkai secret society may instigate mob violence and China seeks guidance on handling European and Japanese demands. Fifteen plague deaths reported in Hong Kong preceding Empress departure.
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Victoria
B. C
Empress
Orient
Shashi
China
Chugai
Yokohama
Kawronkai
Kokumin
Japan
Li Chung Fong
Europe
Peh Hai Port
Canton
Hong Kong
Lane
Lane, Crawford & Co
Montreal Court Debates Carranza and Dubosc Arrestee Status
In Montreal on June 8 the arrest of Lieutenant Carranza and Senor Dubosc sparks further legal moves as counsel seeks immediate return of capias and seizure. They plan to quash the capias, expect more witness testimony, and challenge whether any departure from Canada was intended. Debate centers on breach of international law and whether consular privilege applies to ordinary travelers.
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Montreal
Que
Carranza
Senor Dubosc
Mr. Keilert
Kellert
Canada
London
Clarke
Senor du Bose
Wilfrid Laurier
Rebels Gain Ground In Manila Province Crisis
Madrid reports a grave situation as Captain General Augusti, from Manila June 3, warns of widespread insurrection led by Aguinaldo. Rebels cut telegraph and railways, Cavite towns are occupied, Manila threatened by land and sea attacks. Deserts and distrust of natives threaten defense. Correa and Amon seek royal counsel as Spaniards retreat to fortified Manila.
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Madrid
Augusti
Manila
Aguinaldo
Cavite
Bulacana
Laguna
Morron
Baccaran
Correa
Amon
Canadian-American Agreement Talks Revealed in Commons
London June 8 Mr George N Curzon under secretary of state for foreign affairs told the House of Commons that negotiations have taken place at Washington for the settlement of all aspects of the Canadian American agreement.
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London
George N. Curzon
House of Commons
Washington
Foreign offices wording sparks Canada focus claim
The Daily News cites Mr Curzon remark as possibly a lapsus linguae or a significant widening of the original statement. It notes the written answer from the foreign office includes the words Great Britain, suggesting unintended emphasis on UK interests alongside Canada in pending talks with the United States.
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Great Britain
United States
The
Daily News
Curzon
Canada
Foreign Office
Van Wyck declines Rapid Transit committee role
New York June 8 The Tribune reports Mayor Van Wyck again opposes the Rapid Transit commissioners and refuses to serve on a sub committee chosen to fix compensation for the Manhattan West Street franchise. The move signals ongoing tension with the commission and Croker allies over city gains.
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New York
the Tribune
van Wyck
Rapid Transit
Alexander BE
Orr
Coler
Manhattan Company
West Street
Tammany
Gould
Board of Estimate
Richard Croker
Alexander E. Orr
Rapid Transit Railroad Comission
Rapid Transit Railroad Commission
Alfred M. Downs
Millionaire coal operator A S Van Wickle dies in accident
Hazleton Pennsylvania June 8 A S Van Wickle prominent coal operator and philanthropist was accidentally shot during a clay pigeon shoot near the city limits. He leaned over the gun, trigger touched, full charge struck him, he died after being taken home. He led Van Wickle Coal company and Hazleton National Bank and was a Brown university graduate. He was married to Bessie Pardee.
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Hazleton
van Wickle
Lehigh Region
van Wickle Coal Company
Hazleton National Bank
Newport
Brown University
Bessie Pardee
Pardee
Weston Youth Ends Life Over Gossip at Grandfather's Home
Harry Janeway Weston a Rutgers junior, 20, shot himself in his grandfather Henry L. Janeway’s Livingston avenue home. Gossip about his attentions to a young girl prompted accusations of disgrace. He left a note declaring his innocence.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Harry Janeway Weston
Henry L. Janeway
Livingston Avenue
Weston
Rutgers College
Janeay
Ice Chest at Crystal to Hold Ale Lager and Ice
The largest ice chest in the city is at the Crystal 140 Worthen Street opposite City Hall. It will hold 5v barrels of ale 49 barrels of chest lager and 30 tons of ice. You can stay cool in town this summer without going to the seashore.
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the Crystal
Worthen Street
City Hall
Dressmaker’s ribbon prompts new gown purchase
In a spirited exchange, a woman recalls promising no new dress for three months, then reveals a ribbon found in her trunk that inspires a sash and a matching gown, prompting a fresh shopping urge.
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Chicago News
Captain Aarhuas in trouble over Kingston clearance
In Philadelphia on June 8 Captain Aarhuas of the German steamer Schleswig faced a hearing before Collector Thomas for attempting port entry without Kingston clearance papers. He was ordered to deposit 5000 for his liability, but refused, sending the case to Washington. The ship remains in custody.
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Philadelphia
Aare Huas
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Thomas
Thomas
Aarhuas
Washington
Th Schieswig
Harvard
Schleswi
Dent
Schleswis
Three Children Die in Oil Can Explosion
In Pittsburg last night three Watts children aged 11, 7, and 4 months died when a can of oil exploded after a spark from a lit match. They were playing in an outhouse when the blast occurred. The eldest attempted to rescue her infant brothers as flames engulfed their bed while the mother, badly burned, tried to save them.
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Pittsburg
Charles Watts
California Catarrh Cure hailed as Lowell health conqueror
In a bold Lowell claim, California Catarrh Cure is praised for dramatically reducing catarrh tonsillitis bronchitis pneumonia and related illnesses over seven months. A resident reports her daughter’s relief from sniffling headaches and voice issues, urging others to abandon old treatments. The ad-promises quick, affordable relief with doses priced at 50 cents to one dollar.
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Spain
United States
Lowell
California
Anne Burns
Elm. Street
Lizzie
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Provincetown
R. T. Booth CO
Globe Investment
Coast Life Service
Bostons
Brooklyn
National League
White Cappers
Alabama
Pla
Dubosc
Philippines
Harry Weston
Middlesex Machine
Merrimack Square
Washington Street
Merrimack Street
Taylor Roofing GO
F. A. Tayloe
Eve
Humphrey Street
A. J. Greeks
W. J. Criffin
Appleton Stree
Meadowcroft Streets
Rudger
DR. Williams
Schenectady
N.Y
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