Brookline Gas Probe Moves To Commission Examination
Senate rules committee, after a lengthy session, ordered the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners to examine Brookline Gas Light Company affairs. The Blodgett order seeks a full report by April 15 on expenditures under the Boston contract and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Rules
Brookline Gas Light Company
Pubblic
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Brookline Company
Blodgett
Worcester
Sprague
Wall
Rules Committee
Senate
Brookline
Boston
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Esings
Board of Street Commissioners of
Ye Ts. McArthy
Keenan University Education
McCarthy
Office of Commissioners
Boston Transit Commission
Igheereg Oe
Keenan
Rice
Roe
Quirk
Taker Myer
Grand Lake Carries Boston Provisions for Halifax Relief
The steamer Grand Lake sailed from Halifax on April 2 bound for St. John's Newfoundland carrying a large cargo of provisions donated in Boston to aid the distressed province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Halifax
Grand Lake
St. John’s
WN. F
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised By Elderly Swansea Man
A 74 year old man from Swansea Massachusetts testimonials Hood's Sarsaparilla for salt rheum on his hands. He reports years of cracks bleeding and pain ending with healing and smoother skin after taking the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Lloyd B. Chase
Swansea
Mass
Guatemalan–Mexican Settlement Signed Here
The Guatemalan minister said details are not yet, but he received a telegram from Guatemala’s minister in Washington stating that a definite settlement of their difficulties with Mexico was signed today. Conditions are honorable and satisfactory to both countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Guatemala
Tremont House Relics Unearthed at Demolition Site
Workmen tearing down Tremont House discover a thin printed bill of fare dated April 7 1839 and a Brunswick Georgia Advocate issue from January 19 1839. The bill lists wines and edibles in old script with brands such as Bacchus Schreider Sillery Mousseaux Monteiros Governor Phillips Farquhar Romano and Romana. The imprint credits Clapp & Sons press Congress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont House
Elson
The
Advocate
Brunswick
Schreider
Monteiros
Phillips
Farquhar
Sherries
Clapp & Sons’ Press
Congress Street
Son of Eminent Parisian Visits Boston on World Tour
Pierre Leroy-Beaulieu arrives in Boston on March 27 with a world tour plan and is son of Paul Leroy-Beaulieu editor of L Economiste. He stays at Somerset while Brunswick serves as headquarters, held up by illness. General Walker hosts a dinner on Beacon Street and leads him to places of interest, with hopes for further entertainment if health improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Leroy-Beaulieu
Ancien Eleve de l'Ecole, Polytechnique
Paris
France
Boston
Paul Leroy-Beaulieu
Institute
L’economiste, Francaise of
F. C. Shattuck
Marlboro Street
Subway Riot Flares Over Boston Work Crew Assignments
Contractors Meehan and Jones faced a mob of over 100 job seekers near Public Garden as they announced thirty five selected workers for subway inception. Meehan explains the pool will grow daily to 75 to 100, with nine Jamaica Plain natives among the chosen. tension eased, but work continues with site preparation, tree transplants, and tunneling planned along Boylston street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meehan & Jones
Park Square
Robert Meehan
Boston
Jamaica Plain
Meehan
Post
Dorchester
Roxbury
Boylston Street
Doogue
Bennett
Boylston
Charles Street
Boylston Mall
Massachusetts
Meehanville
Water Front Dispatch Keeps Watch On Vessels And Crew
Captain Robert Farrington of the Venetian returns home today as the Leyland steamer Georgian sails to Liverpool. The crew has been sent home, with well wishes from maritime circles for a fair second chance. The Pavonia arrived from Liverpool with winds adverse, while signals were exchanged with Norseman and Sarmatian off Boston. Ontario cleared for Port Said, and other ships including Brookline and St Ronans passengers noted. The annual meeting of the Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Company is held today in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Farrington
Old Country
Liverpool
Farrington
Boston
Singapore
New York
North Britain
Girgenti
Palermo
Norfolk
Brookline
Port Antonio
Jamaica
C. E. Hoyle
I. Garner
W. S. Carter
Warren
Norseman
Allan Line
Sarmatian
Glasgow
Pavonia
Boston Light
Ontario
Buenos Ayres
James B. Pace
Delaware
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Seth A. Pratt
Weymouth
Mass
New Dorchester Pastor Installed at Christ Church
The Rev Benjamin Ashbury Goodridge is installed as pastor of Christ Church Dorchester tonight. Addresses by the Rev Charles G Ames of Boston and the Rev Walter F Greenman of Fitchburg, with welcome by Rev Eugene R Shippen. Edwin T Horne leads the ceremony. choir led by C P Morrison. prayers by Rev Frederick B Mott. scripture by Rev George H Hosmer. Goodridge previously led the Universalist Church in Harvard, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Ashbury Goodridge
Christ Church
Dix Street
Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester
Charles G. Ames
Boston
Walter F. Greenman
Fitchburg
Eugene R. Shippen
Edwin T. Horne
C P. Morrison
Frederick
Mott
George H. Hosmer
Neponset
Harvard
Mass
Universalist Church
Rail workers and agents report strong summer traffic
Leon L. Collyer, Thomas Cook New England agent, ill but improving. Howard M. Fletcher promotes summer trips to the West. J. F. Masters notes near all traffic to the provinces and upcoming vacation rush. J. D. McBeath reports good West traffic. West End road expands with double track on Harrison avenue. St Paul road fires 46 engineers and firemen for off duty tavern visits. Conductors to meet in Atlanta in May. H Walters of Atlantic Coast Line chairs Southern States Passenger Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon L. Collyer
New England
Thomas Cook & Son
Howard M. Fletcher
Santa Fe
J. F. Masters
J. D. McBeath
Wabash Road
West End
Harrison Avenue
St. Paul
Order of
Atlanta
H. Walters
Atlantic Coast Line
New Southern States Passenger Association
Woburn Seer Commissions Outline Local Hiring Plan
Woburn sewer commissioners outline work policy favoring local labor. They will assign Pleasant street sewer first to Woburn men who are legal voters with preference to those with families. Main and Canal streets to be let to contractors. Pipe and materials purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Pleasant Street
Main
Canal Streets
Fragmentary street and address list appears in OCR
OCR reads partial addresses including And Trance Medan 68 Park square near Province 1 and 218 Boyls street Boome with unclear context and missing details. The fragment suggests a location list with scattered punctuation and typographic errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trance Medan
Park Square
Provence 1
Boyls Street
Surfside Fishing Daring Rescues At Nantucket
Surfsides perilous fishing draws many doty fishermen despite surf peril. This morning two men, Arthur and Marcus Howe, were upset near the shore and rescued with difficulty by the Surfside life saving crew after their boat pitched in the surf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Arthur
Recent
Marcus Howe
People’s University Winter course opens at Wells Memorial
The Wells Memorial Institute for Heights of Men and Women held a winter session last night at 987 Arlington Street with 800 average attendees. Bishop Lawrence and other leaders spoke praising the effort to give working women and men broader knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iee Wells Memorial Institute
Institute
Aresington Street
Bishop Lawrence
Samuel B. Capen
Municipal League
Robert Treat Paine
Thomas Hawley
William L. Puffer
Institute of Technology
Robert A. Woods
Paine
North Carolina
Webster and
Woburn
Howley
Edmund Billings
Greenhalge
Funeral of Rev. A. B. Earle Held in Newton Home
The funeral for Rev. A B Earle noted preacher and evangelist was held yesterday at 2 PM at his Newton home on Carleton and Galen streets. Clergymen from across Massachusetts attended, with Rev George C Lorimer of Tremont Temple delivering the service. Memorial plans include a monument and a Boston Music Hall service where Lorimer will deliver a eulogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Earle
Carleton and
Galen Streets
Newton
Mr. Earle
Newtons
Watertown
George C. Lorimer
D. D
Tremont Temple
Mr. Capen
Watertown Baptist Church
Tremont Temple Chorus
George W. Chipman
J. W. Cooke
R. O. Dunn
Samuel Perrins
C. A. Roundy
Robert Farquhar
Earle
Music Hall
Boston
Lorimer
Lehigh & New England Railroad Company Formed in Philadelphia
Purchasers of the Pennsylvania Poughkeepsie & Boston railroad property met in Philadelphia and Camden and organized the Lehigh & New England Railroad Company with 1.5 million capitalization. William J. Turner elected president. The line aims to run from Slatington Pennsylvania to Campbellhall New York. A $1 million bond authorization was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie & Boston Railroad
Camden
N. J
Lehigh & New England Railroad Company
William J. Turner
Slatington
Penn
Campbellhall
N. Y
Pennsylvania
New England
New Jersey
Roxbury Horse Guards Ordered to Report for State Inspection
Members of the Roxbury Horse Guards must report to their armory on Wednesday April 3 at 7 15 p m for the annual State inspection conducted by Colonel Fred W Wellington A I G. Absence without leave will be reported to the adjutant general for action as deemed proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury Horse Guards
Fred W. Wellington
Adjutant-General
Rescue Mission Workers Hold Park Street Services
A New England rescue mission workers convention assembled all day at Park Street Church. The afternoon program featured the question Can Lost Women Be Saved with hopeful remarks from noted speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Stret Church
Convention of Rescue Mission Workers of New England
Can Wait For It Involving Two Tremont Street Barbers
J A and Peter Drea two brothers who run a barber shop at 1018 Tremont Street are undecided about closing the shop to seek a rumored fortune. They learned from Marshal Hilliard of Fall River that a New York letter asks for information about them in connection with a possible inheritance. Their family includes four Fall River daughters and two Tremont Street sons, with potential benefactors said to be their Ireland-based grandfather or a wealthy New York uncle. They await sisters in Fall River for more details and will keep working until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
Peter Drea
Tremont Street
Marshal Hilliard
Fall River
New York
Ireland
Jall River
Mail cars coming to carry U S mails in Boston
Assistant Postmaster General Neilson arrived from Washington to advance talks with the West End Railway Co. about transporting mail by street cars. A morning conference at the post office set the stage for a likely contract, with a trial ride proving the route for future service through Back Bay, South End, and Brookline offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neilson
Washington
West End Railway Company
United States
Coveney
Samuel E. Little
Little
Cummings
Marston
Henry D. Hyde
Parsons
Back Bay
South End
Brookline
Boston
West End
New York Mayors Criticizes Past Debt Practices
Mayor Strong informs the Board of Aldermen on the city’s financial condition and bonded debt. He accuses the previous administration of financial jugglery to hide debt growth, noting bond issuance was deferred or delayed after 1894 to burden the 1895 administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Strong
Board of Aldermen
Park Department
Boston Endeavorers prepare for largest international convention
Christian Endeavorers in Boston plan the fourteenth international convention in July promising record attendance and a world scale gathering. The city organizes maps hotels and transport for delegates while notable speakers include Governor Greenhalge Mayor Curtis and Eli jah A Morse with Dr Clark opening proceedings and a 2900 voice chorus featured. State and city receptions are scheduled with a Good Citizenship day parade to Boston Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
International Christian Endeavor
Samuel B. Capen
George W. Coleman
A. H. Plumb
A. S. Gumbart
D. D
M. D. Kneeland
Greenhalge
Curtis
Clark
Mechanics’ Hall
Williston
Elijah A. Morse
Massachusetts
Neal Dow
Christian Endeavorers
Boston Common
Dr. Smith
America
Phelps Gifts Six Acres for Ayer Park
Levi W. Phelps a lumber dealer offers six acres of land near the high school for a town park with no conditions. The gift will be accepted at a soon to be called special meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
Ayer
Levi W. Phelps
Free Medical Services 30 Days Offered by Dewey Co
The Dewey Medical Co at 74 Boylston Street offers free medical services for all diseases for 30 days. Examinations and treatments are provided during operating hours from morning to evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
Tand
Ruins of Woburn tanning plant visit agates investigation begins
Visitors from distant places and state officials tour the Loring Jones factory ruins after a fatal boiler explosion. State Inspector Thomas Hawley reports corrosion on the rear boiler sheet and notes insured boilers exempt from his inspection. Officials anticipate repairs and resumed work. five deaths expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Loring & Jones Tanning
Woburn Highlands
Thomas Hawley
Hawley
Cc. E. Roberts
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection Company
Parker
Foxcroft Probate Judge Hale Dies After Defalcation
Elias J. Hale longtime Foxcroft town treasurer shot himself and died. He left an estimated deficit around $100000 from town funds over thirty years without bond until last year. Officials believe a $5000 spring assessment may cover the debt. Hale lived well, had little visible property, and was buried today as investigators review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxcroft
Elias J. Hale
Hale
Supreme Court overrules excep tions in Atwell v Jenkins
Full bench of the Supreme Court yesterday overruled the plaintiff's exceptions in William J. Atwell of Chicago versus Edward J. Jenkins. The suit sought $400 paid to Hoes via Western Union on behalf of Jenkins, who acted as Hoes's surety and secured his release. The court holds the advance was to Hoes, with a contract between Hoes and Jenkins, overruling the plaintiff's exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
William J. Atwell
Chicago
Edward J. Jenkins
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hoes
Married in Minot Hall by Dora Charak and Louis Politsky
A wedding took place at Minot Hall yesterday afternoon at four for Miss Dora Charak of 50 Leverett Street and Mr. Louis W. Politsky. The bride wore white crepe with orange blossoms and four maidens carried the train. Best man was H. Charak and bridesmaid G. Cohen. An elaborate collation followed and many congratulatory messages were read. The couple left at midnight for the South to begin their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot Hall
Dora Charak
Leverett Street
Louis W. Politsky
H. Charak
G. Cohen
A. Politsky
J. Cohen
J. Charak
Mr. Rosenstein
T Charak
M. Feldstein
S. Golden
Mr. H. Walters
South
Opposed Lexow Bill at Albany Hearing
Albany April 2 The assembly cities committee held a hearing on ten New York city police bills. Proponents James C. Carter Theodore Sutro and Henry Rivers opposed the Lexow bills and urged delay. Hearing adjourned to one week hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Assembly Cities Committee
New York City
Committee of Ten
James C. Carter
Low
Columbia College
Theodore Sutro
German- American Reform Association of
Rivers
Lexow
Governor Greenhalge Lectures on Winthrop at Danvers
Governor Greenhalge lectured in Essex Hall under the Danvers Historical Society on John Winthrop. Afterward he attended a reception at D. A. Massey’s home with music decorations and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers
Greenhalge
Essex Hall
John Winthrop
Lawrence Plans Semi-Centennial Celebration Next September
Lawrence officials and the board of trade approved a city birthday celebration to mark the semi centennial of Lawrence's founding. A special committee met last night to finalize plans for the event next September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Board of Trade
American Wringer Co Promotes Home Appliances
The American Wringer Co at 13 and Broadway extension markets wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They offer all kinds of wringers and sweepers and accept orders by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
13 and Broadway Extension
Divided City Police Clash As New Commission Takes Quarters
In Portsmouth New Hampshire the Police Commission organized and took possession of the county courthouse as quarters. They block rent from the city for a county building station. Mayor Berry refused to recognize the commission. Day and night forces began duty amid a large crowd. The public hopes a settlement at Exeter Supreme Court session next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Berry
Board of Aldermen
Supreme Court
Exeter
Iowa Mulct Law Upheld By Supreme Court Ruling
The Iowa Supreme Court sustains the mulct liquor tax law as constitutional. Justice Beemer writes for five Republicans. Justice Kinne dissents, arguing the measure usurps legislative power. The decision centers on local option tax authority in cities over 5000 and counties without such cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Iowa
Beemer
Kinne
D. F. Wetter
James Forker
W. W. Moore
Polk County
Spurrier
Shelton Conn Robber Captured in Police Action
Douglas, a Shelton police officer, arrested John Durbin of Bridgeport known as Shorty Dow or John Dow for highway robbery. Durbin, part of a three man gang, attacked Charles Spaulding of Adams Cotton Mills in Shelton on February 9, stealing $2067. Durbin awaited Connecticut requisition papers in custody while Boston investigations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Warren
Douglas
John Durbin
Bridgeport
Conn
Shorty
Dow
John Dow
John
Connecticut
Watts
Charles Spaulding
Adams
Shelton
Spaulding
Tomlinson
Durbin
Boston
South End
Headquarters
Medford Eyes Cheaper Gas Through City Probes
Medford Aldermen confirmed the mayor’s picks for city assessors Edward W. Hayes and Edward S. Randall. A five member joint committee will interview Malden and Melrose Gas Light Co to seek proposals for better service and lower gas rates. The council also instructed the water committee to study needs and possible action on the proposed metropolitan water supply and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Edward W. Hayes
Edward S. Randall
Malden & Melrose Gaslight Company
Wabash Railway Announces Bond Maturity Payments
The North Missouri Railroad and the St Louis Kansas City and Northern bonds will be paid at maturity at Central Trust Company with interest ceasing afterward. Kuhn Loeb Co plans to exchange its 5 percent 1939 gold bonds for the maturing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wabash Railway Company
North Missouri Railroad Company
St. Louis, Kansas City & Northern Railroad Company
Central Trust Company
Kuhn, Loeb Co
Wabash Railroad Company
First
Editor David M. Stone Dies in Brooklyn Home
David M. Stone former editor of the New York Journal of Commerce died at his Brooklyn home tonight. The longtime press figure was 72 and known for shaping the journal during his editorial era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
David M. Stone
New York Journal of Commerce
Funeral notices and initials from Roxbury and Boston area
Obituaries and funeral notices run for several locals from April 1 to 2. Names include John H Webster of Boston, Nellie J Donovan of Roxbury, Bridget Brett, Henry J Chadwick, Macy A Fay, Mary Hall, William Hayes, Sarah Kantrowitz. Details note residencies, dates, and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
New York City
John H. Webster
Boston
Donovan
Roxbury
Nellie J. Donovan
John Donovan
Jane
James E. Donahue
Burney Street
Mission Clurch
Tremont Street
Ca. m
Brett
Laurel Street
Bridget
John Brett
Chadwick
Roxbare
Eehceeie
Henry J
En Oenny J
Elth Chadwick
Ears
Marine
Mary
John Hall
Eos Hayes
William
Jeremiah Me Marr Hayes
Kartrowiiz
Jamelea
Plain
Sarah
Kantrowita
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Keenan’s
Atlantic
Irilla
Green
Astrologist
People's University
Wells Memorial Institute
Puffer
Organization of Labor
England
Alpha Orchestra
George W. Blish
Grace K. Masterson
E. A. Phinney
R. H. Turner
Lehigh
Rescue Mission Services
Drea
Foxcroft, Me
Jenkins
Shelton, Conn
Shorty” Dow
Western Railroad
David M. Stone Dead
Seesea
Hanover St
Amerige
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