AT THE STATE HOUSE Long Session Ends 1898
Beacon Hill reports a brief closing agenda as the House wraps up business with a mock session led by Representative W. H. I. Hayes of Lowell. A string orchestra plays as members gather near the area, receiving gifts of humorous value. The Senate awards include a hall clock to President Smith, a smoking set to Clerk Coolidge, and a handsome chair to Doorkeeper Captain Remington, with other gifts for Speaker Bates and Chaplain Waldron.
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Lowell
Bates
Kimball
Waldron
Senate
Smith
Coolidge
Remington
Lawmakers Nay Merrimac Valley Highway Plan
The House met at 10.30 with one calendar item, a Senate bill to build two miles of state highway in the Merrimac Valley from Lawrence to Salisbury Beach this year and annually until completion. The Ways and Means committee dissented, but several members supported the bill. others opposed it. The bill was rejected by a vote of 45 to none. The conference report on the Rutland Consumptives hospital appropriation advised receding, and the House followed, approving the smaller sum.
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Merrimac Valley
Lawrence
Salisbury Beach
Messrs
Carlton
Haverhill
Waite
Medford
Dean
Malden
Bartlett
Thorn
Satem
Messrs. Clarke
Wellesley
Kenefick
Palmer
Bennett
Saugus
Rowell
Lowell
Parsons
Greenfield
Myers
Cambridge
Hall
Williamstown
Committee On Conference
Rutland
Senate Debates Continued Publication of Province Laws
Senator Cook resisted the measure to continue publishing province laws urging solid reasons for passage. Senator Morse argued two thirds completed and reprints largely valueless due to suspension. The bill passed to third reading 16 to 15 amid further motions on immediate engrossment and scheduling.
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Morse
Cape
Senate
Towle
Dallinger
Roe
George
Holden
Gallivan
Massachusetts Legislature Proclaimed Prorogued After 168 Days
Boston June 23 Governor Wolcott prorogued the Massachusetts Legislature at 10 45 pm after a 168 day session. He signed 680 acts 119 resolves and two bills. The key action was passage of a street railway regulation bill from a special committee report. Funding for the cattle commission was killed amid speeches praising presiding officers and a resolve congratulating Massachusetts troops at the front.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Wolcott
Supreme court overrules capital case appeals
Boston reporters state the full bench of the Supreme court has overruled defendants' exceptions in two capital cases, ensuring death sentences. Commonwealth v Alfred C Williams concerns a murder of Italian John Gallo in Lynnfield on July 27, 1897. Commonwealth v Dominique Krathorski concerns the murder of his step-daughter Victoria Pinkos in Springfield on January 17, 1897.
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Supreme Court
The
Commonwealth
Alfred C. Williams
John Gallo
Lynnfield
Dominique Krathorski
Springfield
Victoria Pinkos
Holy Cross College Holds 35 Degrees in Commencement
Worcester June 23 The annual commencement at Holy Cross College conferred the A B degree on 35 seniors. Governor Wolcott was absent in Boston with Mayor Russell B Dodge Jr and Bishop Beaven delivering addresses. President John F Lehy presided as censors read progress reports.
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Holy Cross College
Wolcott
Boston
Russ B. Dodge, Jr
Andishop Beaven
Springfield Choese
John F. Lehy
Commencement speakers named for local graduates
John F. Callanan of Whitman was one of the commencement orations speakers alongside valedictorian John J. McCarry of Worcester and Michael F. Madden of Bradford with Daniel T. Devine of Milford and Daniel H. McDermott of Worcester also presenting. Dr. Joseph W. Kelly of Jersey City received the degree of M A.
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John F. Callanan
Whitman, Mass
John J. McCarry
Worcester
Michael F. Madden
Bradford
Mass
Daniel T. Devine
Milford
Daniel H. McDermott
Joseph W. Kelly
Jersey City
Letter from Hobson’s mother praises hero son
Greensboro Ala June 11 letter from Sallie C Hobson mother of Lieut Richmond P Hobson the Merrimac hero expresses pride in his daring deed his noble character and gratitude for national and state recognition She notes his habit of sharing his salary with family and his loving letters from abroad Her hope to meet in New York upon his return and mention of a jeweled sword gift reflect enduring family reverence and pride.
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New York
Richmond P. Hobson
Greensboro
Ala
Santiago
Richmond
Sallie C. Hobson
South Africa House of Assembly votes no confidence
Cape Town dispatch reports the Cape government line of attack on the Sprigge ministry with 41 to 86 in the House. Cecil Rhodes supported dissolution and a general election. The debate caused great excitement as Transvaal agents lobbied against the ministry.
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Cecil Rhodes
Transvaal
Brass Cross Memorials From Maine Wreck
Families of Maine sailors who perished in the explosion will receive small brass crosses made from recovered ship brass. The crosses, about one inch long, are held by Rev Fr Chidwick, former Maine chaplain, now on the Cincinnati, who survived the disaster and requested the metal be given to him. He will distribute the crosses shortly.
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New York
Maine
Chidwick
Cincinnati
Riot in Oshkosh Shuts Factory After Woodworkers Strike
Rioting erupts in Oshkosh Wisconsin as several hundred women armed with clubs stones eggs and pepper sacks block entry to the Morgan Sash Door and Blind plant. Police fail to disperse crowd and the plant is ordered closed amid threats against non union workers and possible fatalities.
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Wis
Morgan Sash, Door and Blind
Cotton Mills Boom in New England During War
Providence June 23. Widespread improvement in business in several New England towns over the last three weeks, especially in cotton mills. Demand for flags has absorbed large amounts of cloth and boosted production, with some mills running overtime. War orders also quickened activity in local machine shops producing shells and war material.
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Providence
R. I
New England
Cornell Wins Thames Regatta in a Clear Victory
New London Ct June 23 Cornell won the great varsity race by over three lengths over Yale with Harvard third. Time 23 minutes 48 seconds amid head wind. Cornell led from start to finish using steady 34 strokes, Yale 34 early then 31, Harvard erratic. Finishing order Cornell Yale Harvard with cheers and bells marking the win.
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Courtney
New Haven
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Orton
Walton
Crimson
Groton
Navy Yard
Thames
Ithacans
Freddie Colson
Harrison’s Landing
Capt. Colson
Yale Freshmen Win In Thames Race
New London June 23 Yale Harvard and Cornell freshmen crews rowed a premier Thames race Yale won narrowly as Harvard surged at the finish and Cornell led early before Yale pulled ahead near the mile mark in a royal battle from start to finish.
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Yale
Harvard
Cornell
Thames
Parasol Sale Lightens Prices at Gaus Brothers Window
Sample lines from Balti more firm include hundreds of parasols for ladies gents and children sun and rain umbrellas at 25 to 30 percent below wholesale. Items feature children's parasols 15 cents ladies parasols 25 cents to 98 cents umbrellas 59 cents to 3.98 gents umbrellas from 98 cents to 3.98. See window display.
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Gaus Brothers
Baltimore
Boot and Shoe Department Two Days Shoe Sale
Men’s Patent Calf Shoes priced at 2.98 a pair, worth 4 to 5. Men’s Tan Shoes in Vici Kid and Willow Calf at 2.47 a pair for two days only. Ladies’ Oxfords in Tans and Blacks 98 cents a pair, regular 1.25, Vici Kid and Bengola 1.23, two days only.
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Selma
Russia
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Harvard Beats Cornell In Fast Varsity Rowing Race
Harvard edged Cornell at the line in windy conditions with the tide aiding a fast time the slowest since 1882. None of the crews were exhausted at the finish making the race more satisfactory than the earlier row.
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Harvard
Cornell
Close Game Ends in Boston Victory Over Chicago
Chicago fell to Boston 5 to 4 as costly errors decided the game after a tight start. Nichols pitched and shut out Chicago on two hits through five innings, while Griffith allowed two earned runs. Hamilton and Tenney led Boston with two base hits each, and Dahlen Mertes and Lange added stolen bases. Attendance was about 3000. the game lasted 2 hours 35 minutes with Swartwood and Woods umpiring.
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Tenney
Lange
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Bergen
Swartwood and
Woods
Baseball scores report from early season games
Louisville defeated Washington 8 to 3 while Cleveland beat Brooklyn by 4 and St Louis trounced Philadelphia 7 to 4 Cincinnati led Baltimore 13 to 4 in a round of early season baseball games featuring multiple city matchups.
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Harvard Beats Yale 9 to 4 in Cambridge Baseball Game
Harvard defeats Yale 9 to 4 in Cambridge today with high enthusiasm as fans watched the afternoon game conclude.
Democratic Nominates Luther F Kinney for Congress
In Portland Maine the Democratic 1st district convention nominated Rev Luther F Kinney of Bridgton for Congress a former New Hampshire congressman. The platform calls for gold and silver national money and leaves coinage and ratio to Congress. It also commends Reed for opposing imperialist policies by the current Republican administration including the annexation of Hawaii.
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Luther F. McKinney
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New Hampshire
Reed
Hawaiian Islands
Bland Renominated by Acclamation at Democratic Nominating Convention
Jefferson City Missouri June 23 Congressman Richard P Bland a noted free silver advocate was today renom inated by acclamation by the democratic convention here.
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Jefferson City
Richard P. Bland
Senators Clash Over Hawaiian Annexation and Indian Land Rights
In Washington on June 23, debate on Hawaiian annexation was interrupted by Utah’s Mr. Rawlins who attacked the Indian appropriation bill provision allowing native leases of mineral lands on reservations. He warned of massive loss if enacted, citing potential cessions of tens of millions of acres. Pettigrew of South Dakota argued against annexation, urging Kiska harbor on Great Kiska as a superior coaling station over Honolulu. McEnery of Louisiana followed in opposition, after Pettigrew spoke about an hour.
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Indante
Hawaiian Islands
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Alaska
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South Dakota
Senate
Kiska
Great Kiska
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Honolulu
Philippines
Hiawathan Islands
Mr. McEnery
Louisiana
Doubtful Manila occupation rumor stirs London
A Daily News statement, citing a well-sourced correspondent, claims portions of foreign warship crews occupy Manila while awaiting official Hong Kong confirmation. It links Dewey’s bombardment plans, German instructions, Aguinaldo arms, and Augusti's maneuvers, noting Von Diedrichs may command landed forces and pondering future reinforcements.
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Daily News
Manila
Hong Kong
Dewey
Irene
Emperor William
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Germany
Berlin
Madrid
Augusti
von Diedrichs
Chinese torpedo boat Destroyer driven ashore at Port Arthur
During a recent typhoon at Port Arthur the Chinese torpedo boat Destroyer was driven ashore and 130 men drowned. A Russian warship was damaged by the same storm. Tell our advertisers that you owe their advertisement in the Courier.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Courier
How Lewis Carried the Day in Spokane
James Hamilton Lewis arrived in Spokane after college and bar admission, penniless, stayed in a cheap boarding house, and attended a mass meeting where he spoke to the crowd. His persuasive oratory won the audience, earning him the nickname Dude Lewis as he soon formed a top Pacific coast law partnership.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Spokane
University of Virginia
City
Lewis
Dude Lewis
Pacific Coast
Exchange
Kennedy’s Locket Repair Entrusts to Brother’s Trusted Jeweler
Last August Mrs Kennedy broke a gold locket prized for containing a picture and hair of her late mother. She wished for first class repair and entrusted the locket to her brother, who was acquainted with a jeweler, for restoration.
Locket Recovered From New York Jeweler
Mrs. Kennedy traced a missing locket after her brother vanished en route through New York. A tramp who helped her provided a vest pocket receipt found in a discarded suit, leading to the locket’s return from a renowned New York firm.
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New York State
Bute
Philadelphia
Wheeler in Reed's room a noted Confederate cavalry leader
In Speaker Reed's room at the Capitol a few months ago General J Wheeler, famed for his Confederate cavalry exploits, drew attention with his small stature and agile movements as veteran House members thin out. Reed quips that the Almighty cannot pin Joe in one place. Spanish reports of a Matanzas incident mock US neutrality rights.
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Reed
Capitol
J Wheeler
Wheeler
Joe
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