Fitzharris and Mullet barred from landing in New York
James Fitzharris and Joseph Mullet two surviving Irish Invincibles were ordered excluded by the board of special inquiry at Ellis Island for felony involving moral turpitude. Pardoned in Ireland, they face deportation or departure on the Lucania after the inquiry, with possible appeal to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Fitzharris
Skin-the-Goat
Jos. Mullet
Earl Cadogan
Ireland
Lucania
Fitchie
Ellis Island
Board of Special Inquiry
Wm. Weihe
H. H. Moler
Jas. A. Tenor
Maj
Chas. S. Sonsey
Rocky Mountain
Fitzharris
Muller
Irish ex-convicts arrive on Lucania barred from land
James Fitzharris known as Skin-the-Goat and Joseph Mullet, Irish Invincibles, who spent nearly 18 years in Irish prisons for involvement in the Cavendish and Burke assassinations, arrived in New York steerage on the Lucania but were denied landing. They remain on the detention boat Narragansett under guard awaiting immigration decision amid objections and possible appeals. A small incident aboard prompted by their remarks underscored tensions with other passengers.
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New York
James Fitzharris
Skin-the-Goat
Joseph Mullet
Lord Frederick Cavendish
Ireland
Burke
Lucania
Narragansett
Ellis Island
Fitzharris
Rocky Mountain
O’brien
Muller
Great Brunswick Street
Dublin
O'Donovan Rossa
Fitch
Special Board of Inquiry
General Powderly
Tom Corman
Mullett
Board of Special Inquiry
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women
An ad describes the daily strain on married women and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a targeted remedy for chronic diseases of women. It claims to stop drains, ease inflammation, heal ulcers, and correct displacements, with a testimonial from J S Veritt about his wife’s recovery after taking the remedy and giving birth to a healthy son. It also advertises a free medical adviser and bound volumes available by mail order.
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J. S. _veritt
Hsg
Hagerman
Co. Fla
Dr. Pierce
Ble
State House Notes Warn of Week Ahead in Legislature
Special correspondence from Boston reports a weary week as the House adjourned with 13 unacted pages on its calendar while the Senate left about a dozen matters. Memorial Day may break the coming week with varied business, including bills on telephones express companies and firecrackers. The piece discusses reforms, investigations, and the credibility of lawmakers amid accusations, naming figures such as Mr. Dean of Wakefield and Arthur H. Wellman as a principled leader amid controversy.
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Boston
House of Representatives
Senate
Committee On Ways and Means of
House
New Bedford
Fairhaven Bridge
Soule
Springfield Bridge
Newton
Judiciary Committee
Manning
Worcester
State House
Dean of Wakefield
Westminster Chambers
Woodbury and
Leighton
Arthur H. Wellman
Malden
Great National Congregational Association
General Court
Mann
Religious Council Organizes Amid Loss From Fire in Boston
The International religious council was fully organized in Channing hall with Rev. Samuel A. Eliot announcing the provisional committee report. A London meeting is planned for June 1901, while a fire later damaged a Keith estate building causing about $20,000 in losses and destroying many Campello library books.
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Boston
International Religious Council
Channing Hall
Samuel A. Eliot
American Unitarian Association
Provisional Committee
Charles W. Wendte
S$. A. Eliot
Geo. Batchelor
Chas. W. Wendte
Bishop Ferencz
Geo. ‘Boros
Unitarian Church of
Hungary
W. Copeland Bowie
British and Foreign Unitarian Association
J. Estin Carpenter
Oxford
Eng
British -Unitarian Church
Gustav Oppert
University of Berlin
James Hocart
Free Christian Churches of
Belgium
Ferdinando Bracciaforti
Italy
Bonet-Maury
College of France
Gustav Lange
Zurich
Switzerland
Justinsen Saji
Japanese Unitarian Association
Nobuta Kishimoto
Imperial
Normal School
Tokio
Eliot
Estlin Carpenter
England
C. Ww. Wendte
Newton Center
Keith
F. B. Winslow
Thayer Bros
Winslow
Manuel Fozzy
Massapoag Tribe of
Red Men
Campbello
Brockton Public Library
Cyclists Clash Over Flag Riot Near Fall River Ferries
Police rushed to a near riot sparked by intercity rivalries between Vieyele riders from New Bedford and Fall River. A passenger aboard the steamer King Philip displayed a British flag, which was torn away and tossed overboard, triggering a street scuffle that ended with minor bloodshed but no serious casualties as police arrived too late to quell the scene.
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Fall River
Mass
New Bedford
Mt. Hope
Boxy
Santo Christo Feast Celebrated by Portuguese Societies
Fall River on May 27 saw Portuguese groups from Santo Christo in cities including Boston Taunton New Bedford and Providence join local lodges for a religious celebration at St Michael's church. High mass preceded a banquet with speeches by delegates from the various bodies.
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Fall River
Boston
Taunton
New Bedford
Providence
Santo Christo
Autonomica Michaelense
St. Michael’s Church
F. S. Mesquita
Fire Destroys Campello Property in Brockton Fire
May 27 Brockton reports Keith Block in Campbello was totally destroyed by fire causing losses estimated between 26000 and 30000 dollars. Firefighters discovered the blaze around 440 p m and responded quickly, limiting further damage.
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Brockton
Keith
Campbello
Enduring Streetcar Strike Drags On In St Louis
St Louis May 27 The twentieth day of a street railway strike sees no end in sight as the Transit company and its employers remain firm. Police protection accompanies every run and casualties mount with four killed and twenty two wounded. Strikers claim fewer than fifty have returned, while imported workers continue on Transit cars. Disputes center on restoring all old positions versus hiring replacements.
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St. Louis
Transit strike deaths deepen St Louis crisis as cars idle
In St Louis on May 26 the Democratic primaries shut transit, leaving the city without adequate transport. Motorman Harry Potts was killed by a gunshot near Jefferson avenue amid the strike’s violence, bringing fatalities to four. Officials say cars will run on six Lindell division lines tomorrow with police protection, while labor leaders deny authorizing telegrams against the World’s Fair bill. A business conference is planned to gauge sentiment for a possible mass meeting to end the lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Harry Poots
Jefferson Avenue
Potts
Lindell
Whitaker
Transit Company
South Broadwayusinessmen
Merchants’ Exchange
South Broadway
Henderson
Washington
Minister Admits Guilt After Town Scandal
The Rev. C. W. McCully, acting pastor at St. Pauls Episcopal church in Holyoke, confessed to spending two nights at a notorious outskirt house. Dismissed Saturday by the parish, he previously came from Vermont to fill the temporary post amid his wife’s serious illness. The case prompted city officials to note a house keeper’s reports to the marshal, while bishop Hall witnessed the dismissal amid sympathy for Mrs. McCully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
C. W. McCully
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
McCully
Vermont
G. H. Sinclair
House of Providence Hospital
Bishop Hall
Duge
James Goodwin
Nashua
Goodwin
Coal price drops to summer rates and delivery promised
John P. Quinn advertises first class, thoroughly screened coal delivered with care at summer rates. Weigh loads at city scales at his expense if weight is in doubt. Orders by mail, telegraph or in person receive prompt attention. Pickup points listed at J J Gaynor, T F Mesorley, J J Magee, K M Sheehan, Broadway Cash Store and B Buckley with street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Quinn
Dix Street
J. J. Gaynor
Prescott St
T. F. Mesorley
Bridge St
J.J. Magee
Lawrence St
K. M. Sheehan
Jefferson St
Broadway
Cor. Broadway
Marion Sts
B. Buckley
Fayette Bt
Four records fall at Essex County track meet
At Phillips Andover on May 26, Haverhill high won the Essex County Athletic Association meet with four firsts. Newburyport high took second, Salem third, Lawrence fourth, Danvers fifth. Dammer academy scored none. Hurdles featured two records, hammer and shot put marks were set, mile tie, and 100-yard dash slightly above the record. Rollins and Tuck battled in the 120-yard hurdles. Lahey and Tuck contended in the 220-yard hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Essex County Athletic Association
Phillips Andover
Haverhill High
Newburyport High
Salem High
Lawrence High
Danvers High
Dammer Academy
Rollins
Haverhill
R. A. Pope
Newburyport
Tuck
Lahey and
Wannalandt Park Set to Open Season With Horse Trots
Wannalandt park in North Chelmsford will formally open the season on Memorial Day featuring horse trots. A scrub race for trotters or pacers, a free-for-all, and a 2.25 class race are on the card with strong entries promised for a lively day of sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wannalandt Park
North Chelmsford
Sunday Baseball Stopped in Syracuse by Official Order
Syracuse New York May 27 no attempt was made to play the Rochester versus Syracuse game as Commissioner of Public Safety Peck ordered Sunday baseball stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Rochester
Public Safety
Peck
Chicago College Drops Official Recognition of Athletics
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago refuses to recognize athletics and will not sanction the college football team. Dean William E. Quinn says experience shows college sports are demoralizing and disruptive to education, though athletics aid physical development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago
Wm. E. Quinn
Gardiner to Fight Carter Postponed at Coney Island
A crowd traveling to Coney Island for a 25 round bout between Kid Carter and George Gardiner found the venue dark and locked. Johnny Dunn explained the match was postponed to Tuesday night due to improper lighting caused by faulty wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gardiner
Kid Carter
New York
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Lowell
Johnny Dunn
Pugilist Eddie Teabout Dies After Boxing Blow
Eddie Teabout, Bridgeport colored boxer, died at 2 30 PM after a Friday night bout with William Forsyth at Sailors Hall left him unconscious. Forsyth held without bail on $1000 bond after a preliminary hearing. medical examiner to conduct an autopsy tomorrow morning.
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Bridgeport
Eddie Teabott
William Forsyth
Sailors’ Hall
Forsyth
Teabout
Bowns
Harvard shuts out Princeton in college game
Harvard defeated Princeton 4 to 0 in a college matchup. Harvard also posted 5 to 3 win over Andover. Yale lost 3 to 7 to Princeton while Wesleyan edged Amherst 5 to 1. Boston College beat Bowdoin 9 to 4 in another college contest.
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Harvard
Princeton
Andover
Yale
Wesleyan
Amherst
Boston College
Bowdoin
Unclear Athletic Scores From Incomplete Report
The fragment lists several hockey or basketball score lines including Brown 4 Holy Cross 4 Bates 11 Maine 9 Trinity 10 New York 6 Michigan 7 Cornell 2 Yale 8 Crescent A C 4. Names and teams are mixed with an apparent typo or missing context for full event identification.
Saturday League Games Result Summary
In a set of league games Boston defeated Cincinnati 9 to 4 while New York beat Pittsburg 13 to 6. St. Louis trailed 6 to 5 against Philadelphia and Chicago and Brooklyn were shutout with 1 and 0 runs respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Sunday games wrap up with rain delays and scores
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 10 to 2 while Milwaukee topped Minneapolis 9 to 6 and Providence beat Hartford 3 to 2. Other games including Brooklyn versus Chicago and Kansas City versus Chicago, plus Detroit-Detroit Cleveland and Milwaukee weather delays, were postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Chicago
Kansas City
Detroit
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Providence
Hartford
The Call to Simple Living by Rev Hillis
Rev Newell Dwight Hillis urges young men to embrace poverty and plain living over wealth. He contrasts millionaires with nature, art, and literature, and calls for marriage, minimal housing, and pursuing happiness through reading God’s love letter in nature. He cites Thoreau as a model for living close to nature rather than costly homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreau
Christ
Newell Dwight Hillis
Why Not Exchange That Old Piano
An ad from Ivers & Pond Piano Co offers generous allowances for old pianos toward a new Ivers & Pond Upright. They provide easy monthly payments, home valuation visits, and a risk free home trial with guaranteed satisfaction, at 114 and 116 Boylston Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivers & Pond
Ivers & Pond Piano CO
Boylston St
Boston
MACKEREL arrives daily at eight each morning
Mackerel comes every day at 8 A M and butter rests on the vise. Buy while it is low. The brief advertises daily mackerel availability and low butter prices, urging purchase promptly.
Salted Nuts Advertises Varieties and Prices
A local ad touts a quick prescription fill and a range of nuts for sale. Salted Peanuts cost 10 cents per pound, Salted Pecans and Almonds 75 cents per pound. Also offered are peanuts in shell, Brazil nuts, almonds, filberts, English walnuts, shag barks, and peanut paste with price tiers for half and one pound jars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
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Wolllal
Religious Council
Carpenter
New England
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Northside
Manchester
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Woptic EK
Standard Oil Company
Wannalandit
Pugilist
Eddie Teabout
Roxbury Station
Rpre
Electro
Druggists, Inc
Electro-Silicon Co
Cliff Street
N.Y
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
Gran
Arthur Rhodes
T. EE
Courier-Citizen Building
Lewis D. Gumb
The
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