McKinley currency views and political quips from papers
Bre'r Hanna notes McKinley money views gained traction only as delegates formed. A New York Capitol at Albany set for resumption of work. Kipling Balestier collaboration gains Brattleboro sympathy. The Charleston Gazette nominates Manning for president. mock call to revive Andrew Jackson. Senator Walcott ambidextrous joke prompts quadrumanous quip in The Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling-Balestier
Balestier
Brattleboro
Kipling
Charleston Gazette
West Virginia
Daniel Manning
Andrew Jackson
Senator Walcott
Colorado
The Academy Mourns a Faithful Friend
A solemn notice declares the passing of a devoted member described as a bright pure soul. She is laid to rest beneath a carved cross, with belief in God and resurrection. The tribute recalls her busy life, enduring peace, and the Academy’s oath to wipe away tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Academy
Humorous Snippets from Various Newspapers Display Quips
A collage of brief jokes from Washington Star New York Press Harper's Bazar Cincinnati Enquirer and the Congressional Record mocks wit decorum and everyday scenes. Lines include a botany joke over mint julep a waiter’s cry a bashful lover and a sidewalk dweller while a post office building gag hints at construction delays.
Vast wine cask built at Fresno and aging notes on old currency
A Fresno California vineyard showcases a gigantic 79000 gallon wine cask three feet high and 26 feet wide. The piece notes a beaver colony protection act in New York and mentions rare currency specimens including a never issued $10000 note and multiple greenbacks. It lists 14 surviving War of 1812 veterans with names and addresses and cites U. S. Pension Office records from 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
Fresno
Cal
Heidelberg
New York State
Adirondack Region
United States
Treasury
William C. Moss
Stonington
Millsap
Texas
Jared Ferguson
Decorah
Iowa
Abraham Klock
Brier Hill
N. Y
Jarrett Curl
Pinewood
Tenn
James Hooper
Baltimore
Offices for rent in Glid Det building May
May rent starts July 1 for offices in Glid Det building. Modern improvements include fast elevator electric light and gas in a prime city location. Entrances 38 40 Middlesex street and 19 Post Office avenue opposite the new post office. Fire and burglar proof vaults on each floor. No lodgers. Apply to Amos F. Hill agent at Traders National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gliddet
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Amos F. Hill
Traders National Bank
Filley Wins in Missouri Republican Convention
St Joseph Missouri May 13 The Republican state convention adjourned after morning session resolutions in favor of McKinley and sound money Chauncey I Filley defeated Kerens in the contest and was elected a delegate to St Louis San Francisco California May 13 true bills issued against Charles Brecker and James Greegan who were arrested in a case tied to a large forged check case A H Dean who raised the check turned state’s evidence and sought immunity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
McKinley
Chauncey I. Filley
Kerens
St. Louis
San Francisco
Cal
Charles Brecker
Prince of Forgers
James Greegan
A. H. Dean
Nevada
Brother-in-law shoots at wedding guests in Mitchell tragedy
Despatch from Mitchell indicates Walter Hazen warned guests against jokes before a serenade at his lodging. He fired a shotgun into the crowd, killing Frank Pierce. Walter Pierce weeps, unaware his brother was among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mitchell
Ind
Walter Hazen
Frank
Frank Pierce
Walter Pierce
Britain and Germany protest Russian Che Foo action
London reports that British and German ministers, via Shanghai, protested Russia’s occupation of the free shore at Che Foo with warships, alleging treaty rights violation. In England officials view the move as possibly a business maneuver by Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Russia
Chee Foo
England
U. S. Minister to Turkey Summoned to Washington
U S minister to Turkey Terrell, who had been staying quietly at his Austin home for several weeks, was suddenly called to Washington last night and refused to explain the reason for the summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
U. S
Turkey
Terrell
Washington
Murderess Sarah Brun Kill Black Lover in St Louis
St Louis May 13 The city’s most noted murderess Sarah Brun aged 22 shot and killed her lover Alexander Howard a Black man yesterday in a sensational killing that shocked residents and drew police attention to a volatile romance and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
Sarah Brun
Alexander Howard
Riot in Kiang-Yin Loots British Mission Church
At Kiang-Yin a riot yesterday targeted foreign missions. The British mission was looted and burned while missionaries escaped unharmed, as authorities assess damages and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Kiang-Yin
Syracuse pastor accepts call to First Baptist Church
Rev. 8S. T. Ford of Syracuse has accepted the call to pastor the First Baptist Church and the society meets tonight to receive his answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ford
Syracuse
First Baptist Church
French Papers Hostile To U S On Cuban Question
Paris newspapers maintain a hostile stance toward the United States over Cuba. The coverage emphasizes friction between Paris and Washington as the Cuban issue heats up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Cleveland No Initiative in It Will Not Seek Presidency
Chicago May 12 President Cleveland said in the White House interview that he would not be a candidate again under any circumstances. He cited health as the sole reason and stated he would not accept the nomination if offered, believing four more years would be too exhausting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
White House
Gray Gables Prepared for Cleveland Family Visit
Gray Gables is being prepared for the Cleveland family who will arrive unusually early this summer, with extensive improvements and arrangements underway to accommodate their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Gables
Cleveland
Water rights money settles Nashua river dispute
The Metropolitan Water Board reached settlements with the Locks and Canals company of Lowell and the Essex company of Lawrence over Nashua river water rights. Payments exceed 100000 to the first, and 87000 to the second, with waivers of rights recorded in Lowell and Lawrence. Also note a May 19 whist tournament at the boat house and social visits tied to Eta Chapter events in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Metropolitan Water Board
Commonwealth
Merrimack
Nashua Rive
Metropolitan Board
Locks and Canals Company of
Lowell
Essex Company
Lawrence
Locks and Canals Company
Lawrence Company
Anson's Colts Take the Game From Boston in the Eighth
Chicago wins 5 to 2 as Boston scores all runs in the first inning. Duffy's double drives in two and Dahlen’s outfield plays prevent further scoring. Sullivan dominates on the mound with solid support, while Griffith retires Ganzel, Bannon, and Tucker in order in the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Colts
Boston
Chicago
Duffy
Dahlen
Sullivan
Griffith
Ganzel
Bannon
Tucker
National League Scores From Pittsburg and Nearby Parks
In Pittsburg New York defeated Pittsburg 8 to 0. At St Louis Baltimore beat St Louis 10 to 4. Cincinnati prevailed over Washington 6 to 4. Cleveland routed Philadelphia 10 to 8. Brooklyn defeated Louisville 9 to 0.
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National League
Pittsburg
New York
St. Louis
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Louisville
Brooklyn
Perch
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland Welehee
New York O
Eastern League Scores From Wilkesbarre Toronto and Scranton
In Wilkesbarre the locals defeated Springfield 10 to 5. In Toronto Syracuse shutout the Maple Leafs 6 to 0. At Scranton Scranton edged Providence 13 to 12 for a high scoring game.
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Ct. Ae
Rochester
Senee Eee
Providence
Syracuse
Springfield
Scranton
Toronto Sees
Wilkesbarre
Buffalo Eee
Toronto
Vermont Bets Bates In Tight Burlington Showdown
University of Vermont edged Bates College 7 to 6 in a tight Burlington clash. Vermont secured the lone touchdown early, while Bates answered with a late field goal, keeping the score close throughout the rugged contest in Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
University of Vermont
Bates College
Case against Freed man in assault case adjourned
The case against President Freed man of the New York baseball club for assaulting Edward B. Hurst a reporter was called in the court of special sessions Monday and adjourned to October 12. Separating Cincinnati players at a house is demanded by Ewing and Brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedman
New York Baseball Club
Edward B. Hurst
John M. Ward
Long
Rangers
Yale
Murphy
Lumbermen
Paul Radford
Radford
Bangor
Providence Journal
Joyce
Washingtons
Senators
New York
Hugh Duffey
Boston
Football associations adopt Victor ball at Boston meeting
At a Boston meeting of Amherst Dartmouth and Williams football associations the Victor ball was adopted. The committee contracted to supply suits for the three teams as part of the agreement reached at Young's hotel on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Dartmouth
Williams
Young’s Hotel
Boston
Lowell Scrub Team Tops Massachusetts Duck Champions
The Taunton duck-pin champions of Massachusetts were edged by six pins by Lowell scrub bowlers on Les Miserables alleys. The tight match swung after the second string as Lowell pulled ahead, finishing with a narrow victory amid an exciting, smoky finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Taunton
Lowell
Lowell Scrub
LHF
Gregory Wes
Pollard
Halstead
Boris Oftershiessunissses
Asennees
Committee approves Bartlett school move and land purchase
The lands and buildings committee met to consider moving the Bartlett school 25 feet back on Wannalan Street to align with other buildings. They approved buying extra land with slight relocation costs and voted relocation. A communication from the old city hall owner about heating Huntington hall was laid on the table. Plans were asked for a brick schoolhouse on Carter Street and a wood one on Pine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Lands and Buildings
Bartlett School
Wannalandt Street
Thoroghfare
Stickney
Howe
Old City Hall
Huntington Hall
Carter Street
Pine Street
Man Rescued After Self-Hanging Attempt in Police Cell
George McKenna, jailed for drunkenness, attempted to hang himself in a police station cell at six last night. He tied a section to the iron bar, saw terrifying visions, and fought to kill himself before Keeper Holman intervened and cut him down. He grew calmer after the rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKenna
Mr. McKenna
Holman
McKenna
Mt Zion lodge I O G T holds regular reunion
The Mt Zion lodge I O G T regular quarterly reunion gathered past and present members. Two propositions were received and three initiated. After business an open session featured remarks by Bowker Mahon Fielding Tracy Mountford Gardiner, with singing by Bouchard Mountford Chapman and a piano solo by Whittaker. Ice cream and cake followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Lodge I. O. G. T
John W. Bowker
Thomas Mahon
John R. Fielding
John J. Tracy
Robert W. Mountford
O. H. Gardiner
Templar
Epirene Lodge
Sudley Bouchard
Maud
Company M Votes to Cover Captain Mitten’s Legal Fees
At a Monday night meeting Company M voted to pay the legal expenses incurred by Captain Mitten in his recent court martial trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company M
Mitten
Hearings in Judge Lawton Probate Court Schedule Progress
Judge Lawton presided as heirs of Hugh Green challenged executor Warburton's management. Puffer insolvency case delayed pending adjustment. hearing rescheduled Tuesday. Hammond will contest will while guardianship and custody petitions proceed. Gertrude Follen seeks child custody and support amid marital dispute. court orders Henry J. Follen to pay three dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Hugh Green
Warburton
W. A. Hogan
W. H. Anderson
W.H. Anderson
Ambrose E. Hammond
Fatal Burn Injuries Claim Six Year Old Mary Connelly
A six year old girl, Mary Connelly of 80 Union Street, suffered fatal burns last night when her clothing ignited from burning excelsior while she played in a yard. She was rushed by ambulance to St Johns Hospital where she died at 2:00 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Connelly
Union Street
St. John’s Hospital
Alliance Convention at Branch Street Tabernacle
The Alliance Convention continued at Branch Street Tabernacle with testimonies and sermons. Rev. George L. Kibbee of Manchester preached an engaging sermon as Miss Delia Reese and others spoke in the afternoon and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Branch Street Tabernacle
George L. Kibbee
Manchester
N. H
Delia Reese
Clark W. Morehouse
Boston
Police Board Grants Licenses and Appointments
At the Board of Police meeting on Tuesday evening licenses were issued to druggists Thomas K. Holbrook 301 Central St George C Osgood 576 Merrimack and 428 438 Suffolk St Pierre Brunelle 33 East Merrimack St Constant Henette 32 Cabot St and Elizabeth Robitaille 52 Bridge St as common victualler Roderic Chaput 34 Bridge St Anastas Prodomas 458 Market St and Charles E Irish Rogers and Fairmount Sts were granted licenses Leave to withdraw was granted Geo S Hott 45 Adams St Joseph A Raymond was appointed a special policeman for the Bon Marche building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Thomas K. Holbrook
Central Street
George C. Osgood
Merrimack
Suffolk Streets
Pierre Brunelle
East Merrimack Street
Constant Henette
Cabot Street
Joseph A. Raymond
Bon Marche
Elizabeth Robitaille
Bridge Street
Roderic Chaput
Anastas Prodomas
Market Street
Charles E. Irish
Rogers and Fairmount Streets
Geo. S. Hott
Adams Street
Y W C A Conference Attendees From Several Cities
Delegates from Boston Lawrence Waltham and the city attended a Y W C A committee workers conference at Kirk Street church with Miss Grace L Wing international secretary presiding Devotional exercises were led by Mrs Maynard of Boston Miss Morrison of Lawrence spoke on The Gospel Meeting Miss Burrage of Waltham discussed Association Membership and Miss Bailey of the city spoke on Finance Methods The conference continues in session through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lawrence
Waltham
Kirk Street
Grace L. Wing
Maynard
Morrison
Miss Burrage
Bailey
Four drunks released and probation for two men
On May 13 Thomas Ditson and John Hastings were placed on probation. James F. Robinson received months to the state farm for vagrancy. Henry Dubreille stole a hand organ from Marie Fontain and will spend 10 months in jail. Thomas W. Kelliher was discharged for threatening his divorced wife. Raphael Greenburg was fined $6 for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ditson
John Hastings
James F. Robinson
State Farm
Henry Dubreille
Marie L. Fontain
Thomas W. Kelliher
Raphael Greenburg
Piano concert at Eliot church opens Steinert piano
This evening at Eliot church a concert marks the opening of the new Steinert piano. The church quartet will be aided by Mrs. A. W. Taylor as accompanist and Mr. F. H. Esters, pianist from West Gardner. Tickets priced at 10 cents.
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Eliot Church
Steinert Company
A. W. Taylor
F. H. Esters
West Gardner
Mrs Bliss guest of Nesmith Street clergyman
Mrs Edward Bliss of Lexington is the guest of Rev C W Huntington of Nesmith Street. All flavors of ice cream are served at Harry Richardson's new dining room located at 26 Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bliss
Lexington
C. W. Huntington
Nesmith Street
Harry Richardson
New Dining Room
Merrimack Street
Butler Statue Battle Narrowly Fails Refer to Next Legislature
The Massachusetts House debated a $50,000 statue for Gen. Butler in a long, partisan session on Beacon Hill. After a bitter clash over the appropriation, the house rejected referring the bill to the next Legislature by an 85 to 88 vote, with several Democrats voting against the measure and supporters urging Butler’s merit and state pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Butler
Beacon Hill
Friends of the General
House
Mr. Hayes
Lowell
Committee On Ways and Means
Messrs
Mellen
Gailivan
Gen
Butler
Gov. Andrew
Maryland
New Orleans
New York
Clark
Wellesley
Hayes
Col Plympton
Washington Monument
Isaac Davis
Acton
Joseph Warren
Webster
State House
Horace Mann
Mann
Lincoln
Memorial Hall
Washington
Plymouth
the Conpens
Bennngton
Crispus Attucks
Myles Standish
Duxbury
Charles Devers
Trenton
Gen. Hancock
Gen. Hooker
Clarke
Gallivan
Boston
Frank B. Sanborn
Sanborn
Ways and Means Committee
Evans
Cambridge
Grand Army
Adams
Dyer
Forbes
Newell
Richmond
Springfield
Pollard Gift Adds School Lot To Plaistow Town
The building committee marked off a 15000 foot schoolhouse lot on the Fecteau farm as a gift from A G Pollard of Lowell. A longtime town friend, Pollard has given many presents while away from Plaistow, and his latest donation provides a handsome site for the new school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fecteau Farm
A. G. Pollard
Lowell
Boys Washable Galatea Suits In New Patterns
A display of boys washable suits crafted from fine imported Galateas with fast colors and exclusive patterns. Suits described as thoroughly well made to withstand washing, plus white duck linen and crash options. Sailor suits in wool materials blue serges and light colors priced from 2.00 to 3.00 dollars.
Various Boston and Massachusetts political and social notes
A snapshot of local events includes a Boston Do or Die bicycle club and licensing issues at 166 Central Street Holyoke, Fred Sugden appointed registrar of voters in Lawrence, Reed endorsed as presidential candidate by the Boston Republican committee, North Adams local paper Tom Cat, aldermen criticizing Legislature intermeddling, Dartmouth Williamstown debate third judge D Cady Herrick of New York, Fall River and Cotton Manufacturers protesting borrowing 200000, auction of John Stetson horses with Tom Early securing Saddle horse, 50 members of the Massachusetts Highway Association met at the Quincy house with Henry Manley presiding as Henry H. Carter spoke on road building after travels in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
D. Cady Herrick
New York
Melvin O. Adams
Boston
Dunbar
Superior Court
Massachusetts Highway Association
Quincy House
Henry Manley
Henry H. Carter
Italy
Switzerland
France
England
Strike at Dodge Bros shoe factory in Newburyport continues
The Newburyport Dodge Bros facility remains on strike with no quick settlement. Business owners report losses and seek an early end to the dispute. Strikers are said to favor arbitration, while the firm declines. The factory is hiring new workers to fill vacancies across all departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Bros
Newburyport
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New York Capitol
Albany
Eben
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New York Press
Jack
Harper’s Bazar
Perry Patettic
Cincinnati Enquirer
Congressional Record
Representative Northway
Thomas Ewing
Qut
Glidden Building
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Filley
Vissouri
Forger
Cleveland Noi
Hesing
Vesper Club
Helen R. Boardman
Hanks Street
Minnie Osgood
Worthen Street Methodist Church
Hotel Brunswick
Eta Chapter
Alpha Phi
Boston University
Frye Spencer Baldwin
N. E. League
Brockton
Augusta
Pawtucket
Lewiston
Fall River
Portland
New Bedford
Bangor Fall Rive
Augusta Ee
Portland Seenee
Lewiston Ee
College Games
Hood
C. I. Hood
Lowell, Mass
Lood
Rome
Merrimack Clothing Company
City Hall
Christian Alliance
Police Board
Police Court
Hadley J
Ayer
Butler’s
MR. Pollard
Putnam & Son
Holyoke
Palmer
Fred Sugden
Republican City Committee
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
North Adams
Boston Board of Aldermen
Fall River Board of Trade
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
John Stetson
Tom Early
Tinkham
SoCall
W. P. Brazer & CO
Central
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