Governor Signs Fraternal Beneficiary Order Bill
Boston May 17 Speaker Myers secured a House quorum and kept members busy amid many committees away. The Governor signed a fraternal beneficiary orders bill after amendments changed scope to cities and towns, affecting the teachers' guild and Odd Fellows Home benefits. the Senate did not meet today. Conference committee named on highway appropriation. several notes from Indianapolis and New Bedford.
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Diamond Jubilee convocation follows death of Dr Ezra Byington
Boston May 17 reports a stirring Diamond Jubilee convention of the Congregational Home Missionary society begun with grief at the breakfast death of Dr Ezra Byington. The assembly then faced an ordeal of annual business discussions and activities as the day unfolded.
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Leadership Change at National Society Meeting
The meeting settled long running internal issues through Lyman Abbott and William Barton. A new president, Rev Newell Dwight Hillis, was elected replacing Gen Howard. Officers selected include vice presidents Wanamaker Gordon Ford Brown Hollister Burnham Hyde Eaton Hall Chapman and others. A 15 member federation committee was formed to unite state and national societies, with debates on dual annual meetings and centralizing the publishing organ.
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New Hampshire
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Swan waives exam in Arlington embezzlement case
Roland A. Swan, former Arlington town clerk, waived examination in Cambridge district court on charges of about 5000 dollars embezzlement and theft of two town check and account books. Held to grand jury under 10000 dollar bond. Swan, in Middlesex jail, may rely on insanity defense as Arlington officials and Police Chief Harriman attend.
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Aguinaldo in Manila Prisoner Yet Free on Grounds
Gen. MacArthur refuses to define Aguinaldo status noting he is under guard but enjoys liberty in his residence and attached grounds. He stays indoors, has not descended to the ground floor, and receives many mails from anti imperialists and others. Offers of high salary and bonds for his return to Manila are reported, with all communications censored.
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Three Workmen Killed In Mill Chimney Collapse
In Milledgeville the 107 foot chimney at Jewett's saw mill collapsed killing three workers. William J. Price George McClusky and Charles Wilson died in the accident and three others were injured. The incident occurred today in St. John New Brunswick with emergency crews responding swiftly.
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France denies Galapagos island plan
Paris officials formally deny a Sydney correspondent of the London Daily Mail who claimed France intended to acquire an island in the Galapagos group off the Ecuador coast.
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Britain proposes Chinese indemnity bonds with sinking fund
A Pekin despatch to the Daily Mail dated May 16 reports Great Britain's plan for China to pay the indemnity by issuing 4 percent bonds. A sinking fund of one half of 1 percent would be maintained to meet the payments.
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Mascardo Surrenders to U.S. Forces in Zambales
Manila report says General Mascardo with 328 men surrendered to Captain Joseph P. O'Neil of the 2th infantry at San Antonio, Zambales province, at 5:35 p m on May 17.
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Chinese peace plenipotentiaries concede legation sites
Paris dispatch reports the Chinese peace plenipotentiaries have agreed to the powers demands for concessions to be used as legation sites following talks.
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Weather Forecast Defies Sunshine Society Meeting
Despite a Massachusetts branch gathering of the International Sunshine society, the weather man forecast showers for today.
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Nursing . Mother and Her Child Elan of strength from malt extract
An ad promoting Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a nursing mother's friend and safeguard. It asserts the product boosts digestion and flesh, supports nerve control, and strengthens both mother and child, noting long use in northern Europe and urging American mothers to obtain it at the druggist.
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Royal Scandal in Servian Royal Family
London reports a flurry of rumors surrounding Queen Draga Obrenovic of Serbia. Doctors announce she is not enceinte, while Vienna and Vienna-linked outlets discuss possible month four pregnancy. Royal and public reactions include gifts and talk of abdication or divorce amid conflicting official statements.
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Missionaries Among Cannibal Massacre In New Guinea
Advices from Australia report two London Missionary Society leaders, Rev. James Chalmers and Rev. C L Tomkins, being captured by New Guinea natives with 24 converts. They were executed after a mass casualty ritual, their heads severed as a price for liberty. one survivor fled but died, the other was killed after heavy mistreatment. Details came via the Dido and a Niue native captain.
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Philadelphia Court Dismisses NL Suit Against Lajoie and Others
The common pleas court dismissed the Philadelphia National League suit seeking to enjoin Lajoie, Bernhardt, and Fraser from playing with the Philadelphia American League club and to bar their managers from engaging them. The court found NL contracts non mutual. If granted, Lajoie’s services would belong to the NL club indefinitely, or could be dispensed with on ten days’ notice. John S. Rogers led the action, naming Lajoie, Fraser, Bernhardt, B. F. Shibe, Connie Mack, and Frank L. Hough. The case tested renewal or option clauses and argued players’ constitutional rights to seek best pay.
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Controversy Over Ames Cup Etiquette and Cricket Club
A reader criticizes Merrimack Valley Cricket League disputes over a cup offered by Mr Ames. He alleges sub committee missteps by Mr Barnes and questions why Barnes acted privately. He condemns harsh resolutions against United States B C C and urges fair handling.
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Ragged game in American league clash noted by errors
Boston game marked by a ragged field with numerous errors. Young produced notable batting and Dowd made a phenomenal catch. Attendance 4206. Score details not provided.
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Close ninth inning decides Boston St. Louis game
A tight ninth inning gave St. Louis a 7 6 win over Boston as Emslie ruled Ryan to second on a close call and Lowe made an error while Heidrick's two bagger drove in the decisive run. Demont flied out with two on and two out in the bottom half. McGann homered for St. Louis and Heidrick added two base hits.
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Barred Independence from Trials by New York Yacht Club
The Mark and Memorial Express says Boston owner Thomas W. Lawson’s yacht Independence is barred from trial races and all New York Yacht Club events after a bitter dispute with America’s cup committee. The club enforces that a yacht may compete only if its owner is a member, and Lawson had threatened to race under his own flag despite the rule.
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Lawson Declines Comment Amid Cup Barrage Rumor
Boston reports focus on the Independence and Constitution fellow boats as speculation grows on a possible barring action by the cup committee. Thomas W. Lawson and his secretary Clapp offer no comment, while New York Yacht Club moves stir tension. The Independence launch proceeds with about 500 invitees, strict security, and thousands seeking yard passes tonight at Atlantic Works.
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Decree Bans Officers Marrying Before Age Twenty Five
The Russky Invalid reports a new council of war decree prohibiting officers from marrying until they reach twenty five. It also states officers with a yearly pay of 1200 rubles are exempt from providing security in bonds or realms.
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Train Schedules for New England and Vermont Lines
A dense roster of daily and Sunday departure times across multiple routes from Woburn Ayer Junction Nashua Manchester Concord to Greenfield Peterboro Keene Nashua and Montreal. Includes morning, afternoon, and evening slots on several divisions with special notes for Sundays and certain destinations.
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