TEN CLUB LEAGUE PREDICTED AT SPRING MEETING
The annual spring meeting of the National League and American Association of Baseball Clubs opened at the Fifth Avenue hotel New York with magnates from Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago and others. Discussions focused on a ten club circuit with plans for eight or ten clubs and debate over the New York franchise fine from the Holmes case. The meeting adjourned after hours with expectations for a decision on the circuit size and future schedules. New indoor skating record set at Dusquene Garden John Nilsson skated one mile in 2.544% minutes breaking Baptie’s mark.
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New York
National League
American Association of Baseball Clubs
Fifth Avenue
W. H. Conant
A. H. Soden
J. B. Billings
Boston
Charles Ebbetts
F. A. Abell
Brooklyn
John Lt. Rogers
A. J. Reach
Philadelphia
Edward Hanlon
Harry Vanderhorst
Baltimore
J. Earl Wagner
Washington
Barney” Dreyfus
Pittsburg
Dreyfus
Circuit
Mr. Hanlon
Presiadis Wv
EB. Young
National Board of Arbitration
Young
Ducky” Holmes
America
United States
American Association
Manhattan Field
Baseball
Holmes
Polo Grounds
Col
John S. Rogers
al. Reach
Fred M. Knowles
James Hart
Chicago
Barney Dreyfus
W. Kerr
F. DeHaas Robison
Hanlon
Wagner
Dusquene Garden
John Nilsson
Baptie
Marriage as Equal Partnership Promoted by Favorite Prescription
An article argues marriage should be equal, noting women bear daily burdens and aches from female troubles. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure to inflammation, ulcers, and drains, claiming it improves health, eases morning sickness, and supports a smoother life for wives.
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Dr Pierce
Cincinnati Ball Players Begin Training in New Orleans
Cincinnati baseball players left tonight for training quarters in New Orleans after arriving in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Maret
New Orleans
Sugar Refining Trust Cuts Price Ten Cents A Hundred
New York March 7. The American sugar refining company reduced its common stock dividend and lowered all sugar prices by 10 cents per 100 pounds. The move escalates the conflict with independent refineries, with independents expected to match or undercut the cut. Reopenings and plant closures signal shifts in the war, while some traders suffer heavy losses after sharp declines.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Wall Street
Mollenhauer
Williamsburg
Trust
Stock Exchange
Peoples Gas
Third Avenue
Tumble in Cotton Declines on Opening on New York Cotton Exchange
The New York cotton market opened with prices down 10 to 27 points on weak cables and spot declines. Selling pressure built overnight as long contracts were dumped, then partial recovery occurred through covering and late-day losses left prices about 21 to 21 3/4 points lower, closing barely steady.
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New York
Cotton Exchange
Sapho case moves toward general sessions in New York
Olga Nethersole and co defendants Marcus Mayer Hamilton Revelle and Theodore Moss, held on bail for trial in special sessions for producing Sapho, appeared before Judge Foreman. They sought transfer to general sessions for jury trial. District Attorney Gardiner presented. decision expected by March 7.
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New York
Olga Nethersole
Marcus Mayer
Hamilton Revelle
Theodore Moss
Mott
Italian Banker Francisco Russo Shoots Self in New York
In the rear of a New York City Italian bank at 168 Elizabeth Street banker Francisco Russo was found with two wounds, head in a pool of blood. He murmured I want to die and had locked away money and books in a large safe. Friends noted a week of brooding and vague fears.
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New York
Ttalian Bank
Elizabeth Street
Francisco Rusco
Himen
Russo
For Sale Two Tenement House on Broadway With Features
For sale a two tenement house on Broadway with sixteen rooms, near the car line on Cotton Chemaford Street. It includes a sewer and a neat little home, asking price is $100. Contact T. M. Hott at 4 Central Street.
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Broadway
Gore
Cotton Chetmaford Street
T. M. Hott
Central Street
State House Update: Wills Probate Bill Tabled in Rules
Beacon Hill report with 18 committees in session. Mr Cloer introduced a probate of wills bill referred to rules. Cape Cod canal debate continues amid opposition from Fall River. Amendments on taxation grants and constable appointments fail. House adjourns after engrossing measures.
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Beacon Hill
Tolman
Greater
Boston
Newton
Cluer
Cape Cod Canal
Fall River
Andes
Massachusetts House Debates Cape Cod Canal Bill and Park Bill
The Massachusetts House debated authorizing Arlington to maintain a public park and considered engrossing the Cape Cod Canal bill with a 3 45 closing debate limit. Speakers weighed costs, stock watering laws, and the state’s ability to issue bonds while stressing careful oversight and public interest.
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Frost
Arlington
Cape Cod
Manton
Boston
Francis
New Bedford
Buzzard’s Bay
Hoosac Tunnel
Saunders
Roads
Marblehead
Colby
Engstrom
Boston Associated Board of Trade
Boston Merchants’ Association
Douglass
Boston Board of Trade
Belden
Gloucester
Weeks
Fall River
Massachusetts
Brigham
Marlboro
Senate Reports And Bills Passages In 1898 Session
In the Senate reports were received on a weekly rest day for transportation workers and a tort defendant contribution bill. A petition relief for Samuel A. McCurdy and Wilder Holbrook was approved for state bounty payment. A $200 damages payment to Wm. H. Goodwin for Salem Cadets damage in 1898 was authorized. Several bills were engrossed including the Plymouth and Sandwich Street Railway and Old Colony commission term extension. A Park Square public market bill withdrawal was accepted and dog license fee abolition discussion postponed.
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Senate
Next General Court
Samuel A. McCurdy
Wilder
Holbrook
Wm. H. Goodwin
Marblehead
Salem Cadets
House
Pittsfield Street Railway Company
Lennox
Plymouth and Sandwich Street Railway
Old Colony Commission
Bristol County
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Park Square
Boston
Liquor law bill and Massachusetts manufacturing trust hearings
The committee on liquor law heard supporters from Salem and Fall River on directing liquor license receipts to city treasuries. Fall River cited 163 038 in fees with 40 759 remitted to the Commonwealth. The session also covered a proposal to form the Massachusetts Manufacturing Companies to acquire other businesses with a capital up to 20 million dollars. Separately Boston gas investigations at the State House revealed testimony about gas pricing and the Bay State Gas Company, with Whitney, Donahue, Barron, and counsel exchanges over capitalization and advertising payments.
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Davis
Salem
Little
H. A. Dubuque
Fall River
Alden P. White
Alfred Noon
Boston
J. C. Snow
Haverhill
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Lawrence A. Ford
Harry G Beyer
Albert F. Hayden
Edward Holmes
John E. Whitcomb
Thos. W. Mackinney
New England Cotton Yarn Company
Taunton
New Bedford
William W. Crapp
Massachusetts
Mann
Legislative Committee
State House
Committee On Manufactures
Henry M. Whitney
Massachusetts Pipe Line Company
John T. Donahue
J. Edward Addicks
Bay State Gas Company
Delaware
C. W. Barron
Boston News Bureau
Barron
Donahue
Whitney
New England Gas and Coke Company
Prices Fall at Fall River Mill Stocks Auction
There was an auction sale of mill stocks at noon today in the office of George N. Durfee. Despite large attendance and interest from trust promoters, bidding was slow and prices realized were small. No bids were received for 22 Chace shares and 10 Mechanics shares. Some sales included 10 Slade at 100, 16 Sagamore at 112, Sagamore 112, Barnaby 85, Richard Borden 127, Davos 1094, and Parker mills withdrew 15 shares.
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Fall River
George N. Durfee
Chace Mills
Mechanics Mills
Slade
Sagamore
Barnaby
Richard Borden
Davos
Parker Mills
Textile Operatives to Hold Annual Convention at Dover
Albert Hibbert national secretary calls fourth convention of National Nation of Textile Operatives of America to meet in Dover New Hampshire starting Monday April 6 at 10 a m and continue until business is finished. Topics include transfer of members between locals and the desirability of death benefits for federation members.
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Fall River
Albert Hibbert
National Nation of Textile Operatives of America
Dover
N. H
Transf
Prince of Wales Holds First Levee at St Janes Palace
London dispatch notes the season opening levee with fair attendance and fewer uniforms, breaking with wartime practice. Attendees include the staff of the U S embassy headed by Ambassador Cheate and Colonel Cary with Northern officials Meeere, Coleman ton, Mutch Griffis, and R. Hunherford of New York.
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London
Marek T
Prince of Wales
St. Janes Palace
United States
Areo Col. Cary
Angeo
Gen Lawtons Death Sparks Manila Rewards Fund
A San Francisco World dispatch reports the New Orient of Manila claims Gen Lawton’s killing followed a plan to place a price on his head. The Ketipunan leaders and local merchants raised substantial money, initially over 100,000, later fixed at 25,000 for the killer, with more funds to reward patriotism against American officers. Poblete remains treasurer as the treasury grows beyond 200,000.
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New York
the World Today
San Francisco
Lawton
New Orient
Warren
Gen. Lawton
Manila
Maj
Howard
Guardia Civite
Garcia
Senor Poblete
Annie Gorrie Interrogates Franklin Syndicate Leader
Miss Annie Gorrie, once in a confidential Franklin syndicate role, visited jailed leader William F. Miller at Raymond Street jail to discuss the case. Miller claimed the syndicate started with $50 and that $1.5 million had passed through his hands, saying he was merely a hired tool and naming Schiesinger as the alleged real swindler with a $200 weekly salary.
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New York
Annie Gorrie
Franklin Syndicate
Raymond Street
William F. Miller
Evening World
Miss Gorrie
Miller
New York City Hall
Brooklyn
Schiesenger
POUNDERED AT SEA OFF PROVIDENCE
The three masted schooner William P F Hood is believed to have foundered after February 22 while bound for East Providence with coal for Wilkes barre pier. It left Baltimore February 7 and was last spoken near Delaware breakwater on Washington's Birthday after a long voyage. The Hood, built in Bath in 188, was well known in New England waters and formerly commanded by Captain C A Davie.
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Providence
BR. L
William PF. Hood
Hood
Baltimore
Wilkes
Barre Pier
East Providence
Washington
Philadelphia
Delaware
Anieport
Mae Tere
Bath
Pall River
C. A. Davie
Chase
Heedwader
Providence to Baltimore Round Trip Vessel Record
A vessel completed a round trip from Providence to Baltimore and back in five and a half days, a record not yet equalled. The crew, eight in total, included Captain Somers, a mate, cook, engineer, and four seamen. Captain Somers is from Boston. other crew origins are unclear. The ship and cargo were insured. There is a remote chance she may yet arrive, though age and recent severe weather reduce those chances.
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Providence
Baltimore
Somers
Cook
Boston
Chicago Labor Troubles Escalate in Builders Rift
Chicago reports the Building Contractors Council refuses arbitration with Building Trades Council, pledging to hire workers regardless of union affiliation. The stalemate suggests escalating strikes and lockouts as Joliet and Lockport stone quarries shut down, with independent firms ready to step in.
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Chicago
Building ‘Trades Council
Building Contractors Council
Industrial Commission
Building Trades Council
Joliet
Lockport
Combine
Nashua Moulders Strike Keeps Foundry Open Policy
Nashua New Hampshire March 7 The iron moulders strike at Nashua iron and brass foundry remains intact. Workers will not return unless Superintendent Spence runs the plant as a union shop. he offers open shop. Spence will bargain with the workers as individuals via Thomas Roche National Iron Moulders union vice president. The men believe they will prevail citing higher non union labor demand in other cities and wages from 2.75 to 3.50 daily versus 2.25 offered. They resolved to support apprentices who quit with them Monday.
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Nashua
N. H
Nashua Iron and Brass Foundry
Spence
Thomas Roche
National Iron Moulders Union
Scourge of Smallpox Ravages Jonesville District
An official report to the Hinds county board of supervisors details a smallpox outbreak in Jonesville, southern Hinds. The six week toll includes nearly 100 deaths, coffins scarce, and many families wiped out. Physicians were authorized to buy supplies to curb the spread.
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Jackson
Miss
Hinds County Board of Supervisors
Jonesville
Board of Supervisors
Fragments on trade, housing, and kinship figures noted
A collage of observations covers US imports of Mexican oranges, Moody and Sankey's organ influence, Johannesburg lodging costs, and a long genealogical calculation proving human kinship and the brotherhood of man through generations.
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United States
Moody
Si, Sankey
Johannesburg
Violation of Pension Laws Suspect Arrested in New Haven
Charles D Usinger alias Resinger a Salem Massachusetts justice of the peace is jailed in New Haven charged with pension law violations and fraudulent vouchers. He was arrested in Bridgeport this morning by a deputy US pension bureau agent after eluding authorities since August traveling through New Hampshire Massachusetts and Connecticut. He faces trial as a United States commissioner and will be taken to Boston.
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Mellen
Worcester
Apsey
Cambridge
Fitchburg
Stone
Springfield
Newton
Everett
Frances
New Bedford
New Haven
Conn
Charles D. Usinger
Resinger
Salem
Mase
Maat Bridgeport
Broweht
United States
Usinger
Unitedtates
Aumnet
A. W. Roome
United States Pension Bureau
New Hampshire
Maccachusette
Connecticut
Aken
Bowtem
Trains from Lowell to Boston and connections revised
On and after October 22 1899 New York New Haven and Hartford schedules list departures from Lowell Middlesex Street depot to Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 7 16 11 25 a m and 5 25 p m All trains meet Boston and Albany at South Framingham for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west while the 5 25 p m links with the Stanton line for New York City and the south and west Sundays service 7 15 p m from South Framingham to Mansfield Providence and way stations. Peter Clark Gen Bapt A C Kendall Genl Pass Agent.
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Lowell
Middlesex Street
Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
Way
Boston
New York City
Mansfield
Peter Clark
A. C. Kendall
Trains Schedules From Lowell and Merrimack Depot
The Boston and Maine line timetable corrected to October 2 1899 lists train departures from Merrimack Street depot Lowell for Boston and various destinations with numerous listed times. It also covers departures from Middlesex Street Station Lowell to Boston and multiple routes to Salem Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury Exeter Dover Bangor Augusta Lewiston and more with weekday and Sunday variations and notes on service to St Johnsbury Montreal and Quebec.
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Amesbury
Portsmouth
Exeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
N. H
Saco
Old Orchard
Portland
Augusta
Waterville
Lewiston
Bangor
Oakland
St. Johns
N. B
Halifax
Montreal
Qebec
Eastport
St. John
Monan
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgewick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
Hillsboro
Manchester
Concord
Tao Esto
Nash
Vranks
Eckie
Warner Ganapes
New Rt
N.hl
Claremont
Claremont Junction
Meam
St. Johnsbury
Wens River
Montpetier
Essex Junction
Burlington
St. Albans
Central Bec
Montreal Pond
Quebec
Entre
Boston Airline
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R. Stone
Davenport
Greenfield
Franklin
Russell
Committee On
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Thomas N. Hart
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Mr. Howland
Chelsea
THE
Boston Gas Investigation
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Nashua Moulders
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Middlesex Street Station
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Lawrence
Wai
Wits
Ess
Woburn
Peordats
Ayer Junction
Amhers
Watton
Terboro
Keene
Venec Express
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Erorska
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