Nixon resigns from Tammany Hall amid leadership turmoil
New York May 14 Lewis Nixon resigns as Tammany Hall leader after a district leaders meeting. He rejects any vote of confidence and vows to leave politics, citing his loss of self-respect. A Thursday executive committee meeting will act on the resignation amid talks of no single leader and possible reform.
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New York
Lewis Nixon
Tammany Hall
Nixon
Tammany Hall Society
Thomas L. Fellner
Sizgy
George C. Clausen
John J. Carroll
Mr. Nixon
Col
Michael C. Murphy
Col. Murphy
Tam
Feltner
Croker
Aadr
Hall
Richard Croker
Rioting Peasants Burn Tax Houses In Putignano
Rome reports describe about 5000 peasants in Putignano Apulia rioting over labor disputes. Houses where octroi taxes are collected burned and the town hall was attacked. Seven gendarmes were wounded and a woman hit by firearm fire during attempts to restore order. Forty arrests were made before order returned. A Bardolino report says an anarchist was arrested for firing at Cardinal Bacilieri, who was unharmed.
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Rome
Bari
Adriatic
Putignano
Apulia
Bardolino
Verona
Bartolomeo Bacilieri
Thompson bound over in bribery case in Kalamazoo court
Charles H. Thompson of Chicago, employee of Hammond Packing Co., charged with attempting to bribe State Food Commissioner Snow, was bound over to circuit court for trial. He appeared, pleaded not guilty, and the case will resolve issues on the anti pleomargarine law’s constitutionality at trial.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Charles H. Thompson
Chicago
Hammond Packing Co
Snow
Danish West Indies treaty noted for swift action
Washington May 14 reports the administration hopes the Danish West Indies treaty will be disposed of in the current session. The brief item signals a push to advance the agreement amid ongoing legislative considerations.
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Washington
Treaty ratification delay may require Senate action
The Copenhagen despatches warn that delaying ratification into next fall could force the President to submit a supplemental article to the treaty to adjust final exchange dates. Officials do not expect serious trouble securing favorable action on this formal amendment.
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Rigsdag
Copenhagen
Senate
Wireless stations awarded to Queen & Co for Nome to St Michael
General Greely reports the board of signal officers recommends awarding the wireless telegraph stations between Nome and St Michael to Queen & Co of Philadelphia as the lowest bidders. They will install the Fessenden system which the weather bureau is testing.
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Washington
General Greely
Board of Signal Officers
Nome
St. Michael
Queen & Co
Philadelphia
Weather Bureau
Pension Changes From April 25 Issue
Washington on May 14 reports pension changes by state from April 25. Massachusetts lists increases for Patrick Dwyer Lowell $8 James D Sullivan East Weymouth $10 Nathaniel High Marblehead $8 Sewall J Clark West Medway $12 Warren Bailey Lynn $12 and special accounts for Albert S Whittier Lynn $30 Chas H Stone Campella $40. Original widow’s Mary P Rowell Lawrence $0 Catherine Colvin Lawrence $8.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Patrick Dwyer
Lowell
Increase
James D. Sullivan
East Weymouth
Nathaniel High
Marblehead
Sewall J. Clark
West Medway
Warren Bailey
Lynn
Albert S. Whittier
Chas. H. Stone
Campella
Mary P. Rowell
Lawrence
Catherine Colvin
Directors clash at Lyceum Theatre meeting
London's Lyceum Theatre company shareholders faced strong opposition at afternoons meeting. The board's report drew discouraging notes despite profits from Sir Henry Irving's U S tour lifting results above last year.
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London
Lyceum Theatre Company
Sir Henry Irving
United States
Senate Takes Up Omnibus Claims Bill in May Senate
Washington May 14 The Senate convened and called up the conference report on the omnibus claims bill. The House urged a further conference but instructed its conferees not to accept the Selfridge board findings. Debate on the fortification appropriation bill dominated the session with Mr Proctor of Vermont pushing an amendment against disappearing gun carriages.
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Washington
Senate
House
Selfridge Board
Hale
Proctor
Vermont
Mr. Warren
England
Mr. Mason
Mr. Harris
House debate over naval bill and Caribbean policy may 14
Washington dispatch reports opening prayer referenced Martinique tragedy prompting pleas for global fraternity. House resumed naval appropriation debate with Dayton praising navy leadership and Cum mings, discusses battleship strength and government shipbuilding. Critics like Rhea and Maynard urge more government construction. yard investments cited as costly yet productive. Conference report on Cuban diplomatic and consular bill approved. House adjourned at 4 50 p m.
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Washington
Couden
Martinique
Dayton
W. Va
Secretary Long
Navy Department
Representative Cummings
Naval Committee
England
France
Germany
W. W. Kitchen
N. C
Fitzgerald
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Mr. Fitzgerald
Rhea
Maynard
Norfolk Navy Yard
Newport News
Earl of Hopetoun Resigns as Australia Governor General
Melbourne May 14 The Earl of Hopetoun announces his decision to resign the governorship general of the Australian commonwealth He was sworn in Jan 1 1901 and cites insufficient salary and heavy private burden after the coronation of the King He asked British Colonial Secretary Chamberlain to relieve him of duties
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Melbourne
Australia
Senate
Earl of Hopetoun
Australian Commonwealth
Joseph Chamberlain
Jail Breakers in Roanoke Jail Assault Fatal Shot
Roanoke May 14. Jailer Craig was attacked by two black prisoners during a jail corridor encounter. In the struggle one inmate named Bob Payne was fatally wounded by the jailer. The men, part of a two week escape of eleven, were recaptured.
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Roanoke
Craig
Bob Payne
Mount Vesuvius Quiet Rumor Denied in Naples
Naples reports May 14 that a Paris publication claiming Mont Vesuvius erupted is baseless. Dr Taylor, eye glass expert, states no eruption is observed and confirms the volcano remains quiet.
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Naples
Paris
Mont Vesuvius
Dixie Sails With 3000 Tons Of Relief For Martinique
The auxiliary cruiser Dixie with almost 3000 tons of provisions and clothing for Martinique left quarantine at 10 12 p m for Fort de France. It carries surgeons and about 5000 dollars in medical supplies and is expected to reach Fort de France next Tuesday.
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New York
Dixie
Martinique
Fort de France
Mont Pelee Eruption Continues in St Lucia Report
Castries May 14 signal station reports a large fire toward Fort de France while the British steamer Savas confirms Mont Pelee remains active. Death searchers remove bodies from St Pierre as moistened metal and safes emerge from ruined dwellings. Cathedral and buildings lie in ruins with many survivors noted. The St Vincent volcano is quieter.
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Castries
Island of
St. Lucia
Fort de France
Savas
Hunter
Mont Peles
St. Pierre
Mont Pelee
St. Vincent
Miners' Convention Deliberates in Hazleton Pa
Hazleton Pa May 14 The anthracite mine workers convention held two sessions behind closed doors without deciding on a permanent strike adjourned until tomorrow morning The gathering focused on credentials and organization and offered no definite information on potential action President Mitchell said concessions from operators were unlikely and that while many delegates favor a strike he would not commit to guidance that might conflict with their wishes The outcome hinges on the national president's words
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Hazleton
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
London opens fund for St. Vincent eruption victims
At the request of Joseph Chamberlain the colonial secretary Sir Joseph Dimsdale the Lord Mayor of London has opened a fund at the Mansion House for relief of victims from the volcanic eruption on the island of St Vincent.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Joseph Dimsdale
Lors
Mansion House
Island of
St. Vincent
Mrs Gilman S Pupils Hold Delightful Lowell Recital
Mrs Carrie Davis Gilman closes her Lowell piano teaching stint with an advanced pupil recital at Mr C W Russell's home. The program featured solo and duet works by Desenval, Merkel, Wachs, Chaminade, Grieg, Liszt, and more, highlighted by Mr Walter Underdown's baritone and Mrs Gilman's Ronde Chromatique. The event marked Gilman as a pioneer in Lowell pupil recitals since 1882 and noted their social influence.
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Lowell
C. W. Russell
Carrie Davis Gilman
Jos
Ora
May Mills
Rena Baldwin
Tewksbury
Wachs
Elizabeth
Chadbourne
Seasesheets Chaminade
Elsie Bradt
Oc .c. Sete
Harriet Spa
Denza
H. Underdown
Cadtiocie
Visisccc
Scnewe
Edna Wilson
Nashua
Ea Gennes Das
Mass Faell
Eva Dickey
Anitra
Anna Gould Carpenter
Waverley
Mass
Edward Grieg
Ruth D. Gilman
Czardas
Lisat
Gertrude Fuller
Gilman
Worthen Street Baptist Men’s Union May Meeting
The Worthen Street Baptist church Men’s Union held a May gathering with a social supper at 7:15 pm. The program included songs by Stella Wilson, Ethel Ranger, Anna Peabody, and Jessie Boden, with Miss Boden at the piano, followed by Rev. W H Bolster’s address on “Things Which Cannot Be Shaken.” President Frank E Kimball led a well attended, enjoyable evening.
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Worthen Street Baptist Church
Stella I. Wilson
Ethel C. Ranger
Anna L. Peabody
Jessie G. Boden
Fred G. Bond
W. H. Bolster
D. D
Nashua
Frank E. Kimball
Aged Fitchburg Citizen Jacob H Fairbanks Dead
Fitchburg May 14 Jacob H Fairbanks one of the oldest and wealthiest residents died today after a fall from his carriage while out driving last Saturday. He was 76 and leaves a widow. Fairbanks had run a grain business in the city for forty years.
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Fitchburg
Jacob H. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Pastor Berger Wins in Canadian Religious Association
North Brookfield May 14. At a meeting of the Canadian Religious association it was voted not to defend Rev. Jean Berger's action against the disassociation but to settle the action by paying his claim per his contract. About 100 attended. Rev. Fr. Berger served as clerk. The remarks on social settlement praise a cultured woman inspecting back alleys with dignity. The magna cum laude line underscores self respect in trying times.
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North Brookfield
Canadian Religious Association
Jean Berger
Fr. Berger
American Institute to Hold 72d Annual Meeting in Burlington
The American Institute of Instruction will hold its 72d annual meeting in Burlington Vermont July 1 2 and 3 1902. Speakers include Governor William W Stickney President Buckham Miss Sarah L Arnold Booker T Washington and others. Rutland railroad offers guided tours to Ausable Chasm Lake George Saratoga Hudson Montreal and Saguenay River with low rates. A. L. Bacheltier will provide circulars with full info on Montreal and Saguenay trips.
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American Institute of Instruction
Burlington
Queen City of Vermont
American Institute
New England
William W. Stickney
Vermont
Buckham
University of Vermont
Sarah L. Arnold
Simmons College
Booker T. Washington
Montreal
Quebec
Saguenay River
Fisherman Drowns when Boat Capsizes on Mystic River
Boston May 14. John G Harper an employee of the Boston Ice Co drowned when the boat he fished from with two companions capsized on the Mystic river this afternoon. The other two men swam ashore. Harper 45, lived in East Somerville with his wife and one child.
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Boston
John G. Harper
Boston Ice Co
Mystic River
Harper
East Somerville
Picture Framing at Makers Corner
Maker's at the corner of John and Merrimack streets offers picture framing with a fine line of new mouldings. First class workmanship and consistently low prices from George E. Maker.
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John and
Merrimack Streets
George E. Maker
Johann Hoff's Extract Gains Honor From Emperor Roots
The late Crown Prince of Germany named Johann Hoff an Honorary Member of the National Society for its Extract. Endorsements by kings emperors scientists and physicians praise Johann Hoff's Extract as the world’s greatest strength giver since 1847. It claims to cure nervousness dyspepsia and indigestion and to improve appetite sleep and bowel health. Local doctors attest to its tonic effects and recommend it for women. Beware of cheap imitations. insist on Gemmine Johann Hoff's Extract from Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York.
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Frederick
Germany
Johann Hoff
National Society
James C. Flint
Wilson, Mich
M. L. Ravitch
Lexington
Johann Hoft
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Free Baptists Elect Officers at Worcester Session
The afternoon session opened at 1 30 with a praise service led by Rev. A L Gerrish. Mr A L Russell vice president opened the business session in the absence of the president. The executive board reported 10 472 38 in the hands of the association. Officers were elected with Rev A E Kenyon of Chelmsford Street Church Worcester as president and Rev W J Twort of Lawrence as secretary and treasurer. A resolution opposed to abolition of temperance lessons and favoring continued quarterly lessons was referred to resolutions. A Woman's Missionary meeting elected officers and heard about work in Dover New Hampshire. A mortgage proposal of 4000 on Melrose Highlands church was recommended. Delegates to several associations were named and a sermon by Rev H E Wilson closed the evening. Three sessions scheduled for today at 9 am 1 30 pm and 7 30 pm.
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A. L. Gerrish
A. L. Russell
Association
W. J. Twort
W. A. Thissell
Thompson
Gerrish
A. E. Kenyon
Chelmsford Street Church
This City
H. G. Hadley
Worcester
Lawrence
J. S. Durkze
Boston
Remick
Haverhill
Lowell
Brockton
A. E. Wilson
Melrose Highland
International Sunday School
Denver
Frances Stewart Mosher
Wilson
Dover
N. H
Women’s Missionary Association
W. A. Hook
Lynn
Emily A. Page
General Conference
S. D. Millin
Nova Scotia Association
J. M. Regffek
Rhode Island Association
Durkee
C. S. Frost
Somerville
New Hampshire Yearly Meeting
A.C. Thompson
D. Millin
Maine State Association
Harvard News Roundup: Local Clergy exchanges and town notices
In Harvard last Sunday Rev Geo S Shaw of Ashby filled in at the Congregational church with Rev J P Sheafe, while Rev Joseph Torrey of Shirley preached in the morning and Rev J G Miller spoke in the evening on Jesus the Living Bread. Elmer Nye resumes railroad work after illness. Mrs Selah Howell and Mrs Edwin Willard are improving. Henry W Gale sick. Dr Eaton’s house work advances as he plans moving. Mrs Olive Barry, 79, died from stomach hemorrhage, funeral by Rev J G Miller. The Woodland infant broke a leg. flagstaff repairs on the common progress. George Whitney marries Mrs Hill and will live in New Hampshire.
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Geo
Shaw
Ashby
J. P. Sheafe
Congregational Church
Joseph Torrey
Shirley
J. G. Miller
Jesus
Elmer Nye
Selah Howell
Roxbury
Sarah Fisher
Arthur Fisher
Somerville
E. A. Hildreth
California
Olive Barry
Ellen
James
James Woodland
Geo. Whitney
Chas. Spencer
Hill
New Hampshire
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Ad
Safety comfort and speed touted for travel between East and West. Describes signaling double track roadbed luxurious cars modern heating lighting and ventilating. Claims giant engines and skilled engineers ensure fast service. Testimonial from C W Leshart Bowling Green praising Dean's ointment.
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Lake Shore
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
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