Grade Crossings Threaten Rail Safety Standards
The piece argues railroad commissioners should regulate electric streetcar grade crossings, citing Brockton 1891 injuries and Abington and Attleboro hearings. It warns current local approval allows risky, unnotified crossings, urging a disinterested tribunal and legal reform to prevent future disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Pon
Williams
Abington
Rockland and
Old Colony Railroad
Attleboro
Old Colony
Boston & Maine
Enue
Mr. Williams
New York
Ann
Wollaston
Bussey
Quincy
Reunion of Army of the Potomac Planned for June
Nearly one hundred veterans gathered at Tremont House to organize a reunion in this city June 27 and 28. Colonel Matthews elected temporary chairman with General Russell heading the executive committee. An excursion, dinner, carriage ride, and Farragut statue dedication are planned, with John D. Long as orator if possible and Richard Watson Gilder as NY poet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Tremont House
T. L. Livermore
Matthews
Russell
Farragut
Hotel Pemberton
John D. Long
New York
Richard Watson Gilder
Colonel Taylor
American House
Artillery
Montreal Bank Troubles Prompt Renewal Deals
In Montrea l Apr 6 a settlement day among banks yielded many renewals and generally weak business. Banks expect no major failures as they assist customers to weather hardships caused by bad roads and a late winter.
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Montesa
Apri
Boston Koch Meeting Sermons On The Resurrection
The noon gathering at Brownfield Street Church will feature Evangelist Rev. L Jackroan presiding and delivering the final sermon in his Resurrection series. Mrs Walter C Bailey will sing selections during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Street Church
Rev. L. Jackroan
Walter C. Bailey
Martial Law Declared in Santiago Sparks Unease
Iquiqua April 5 report says martial law has been ordered in Santiago. Exchange stands at 15 pence and trends downward as officials outline the reason for the martial law declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Iquiqua
Colombia Extends Panama Canal Concession Twenty Months
April 5 cabinet meeting announced by M Deville minister of foreign affairs the republic of Colombia has extended the concession to the Panama Canal Company for twenty more months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Deville
Republic of Colombia
Panama Canal Company
Steamer Penobscot Strikes Negro Island Ledge
The steamer Penobscot ran aground on Negro Island Ledge near Camden Harbor at about 9 this morning in strong north wind and rising tide. The vessel was later floated.
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Cauprs
Penobscot
Camden Harbor
Negro Island
Health boards meet on cholera epidemic plans at Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York April 5 Representatives from state health boards gathered at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to discuss cholera response. Dr J N McCormick led the session as officials reported on quarantine stations from New Orleans to Savannah with New Orleans named most efficient and Savannah weakest. Government stations were praised as in excellent condition and improving, while minor ports appeared the main infection risk.
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New York
State Boards of Health
Fifth Avenue
J. N. McCormick
National Conference of State Boards of Health
New Orleans
Mobile
Charleston
Savannah
Walter Wyman
Seaboard
The Sultan and the Press Disaster in Constantinople
The Sultan’s palace steamer sank on Sunday with about sixty feared dead. Censors seized papers printing the calamity and ordered afternoon publication. Hareki Pasha died when horses bolted a carriage and he leapt out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinopic
Hhis
Hareki Pasha
Hareki
Striking plot unsettles Homestead mill workers
At Carnegie Steel's Homestead mill a reported plan for a general strike on July 1 surfaces. Officers learned a union of ironclad nature forms among employees with no anticipated physical force. Leaders allegedly face discharge if they persist.
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Pittspure
Homestead Mills
Carnegie Steel Company
Ifo
Fashionable wedding in Trinity Church marks society event
Loretta P. Linton daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Linton wed Gilbert P Butterworth son of Congressman Butterworth of Cincinnati at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev William Hyde officiated. Bridesmaids Arria W Allen Ruth W Butterworth. groomsmen T Philip Walker Henry A Linton. ushers Russell B Worster John B Gutters on W H Cowing W S Hollis. Reception followed. Couple to tour the South then reside in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Philip Walker
Cincinnati
Henry A. Linton
Russell B. Worster
John B. Gutterson
W. H. Cowing
W.S. Hollis
South
Eastern League Schedule Set At Narragansett Hotel
The Eastern League met at the Narragansett Hotel to publish its schedule. The season opens May 2 with Buffalo visiting Providence and Erie at Springfield. It closes September 14 with Albany at Providence and Wilkesbarre at Buffalo.
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Providence
Narragansett Hotel
Buffalo
Erie
Springfield
Binghamton
Troy
Wakesbarre
Albany
Wilkesbarre
Pinghamton
Evie
O Reilly Branch to Hold Important Irish Meeting Tonight
The John Boyle O Reilly West End branch of the Irish National Federation will meet at 8 o'clock this evening in St Josephs Hall 59 Cambridge Street. The discussion will cover matters of great importance to the Irish cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyle O'Reilly
West End
Irish National Federation
St. Joseph's Hall
Cambridge Street
Gas Trust Investigation Hearing Sets Papers and Records Loom
A legislative special committee convened to probe charges against the gas combine. Mayor Matthews attended and counsel were named for major parties as the panel ordered gas and electric commissioners to open their records for counsel inspection and scheduling of next hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
George Fred Wildliams
Bowdoin S. Parker
Parker C. Chandler
Abraham B. Coffin
Bay State Gas Company
Herbert L. Harding
Citizens’ Association
Seyford
Parker
Ublic
W. E. L. Dilloway
Coffin
Delaware
Williams
Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Boston Gas Light Company
Bay State
Roxbury
Dorchester
South Boston
Beacon Construction Committee
Bay State Companies
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Gas Commission
Chandler
Leyford
Dillaway
Boston
Brookline Gas Faces Discrimination Complaint and Price Debate
Brookline residents petition gas commissioners demanding equal pricing with Boston. Brookline and Brighton customers complain of $1.50 per thousand feet in Brighton versus 0.8190 in Brookline and Brookline’s recent $1 offer. Hearings adjourned to April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Brighton
Brookline Gas Company
Sumner C. Chandler
Theodore S. Dresser
R. M. Morse, Jr
Mr. Chandler
Boston
Ward 22
St. Mary’s
Chandler
Brookline Company
Rogers
Standard Oil
General Jordan
Brooklyn
Dresser
Charles L. Randall
Brighton Improvement Society
J.S. Dunklee
Morse Moves to Dismiss Boston Gas Petition
R M Morse Jr filed with the gas commissioners yesterday a motion to dismiss the petition of the Boston Gas Light Company regarding its permit to lay pipes under Brookline law. The action follows a procedural dispute over compliance with regulatory requirements. A decision is expected after review by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline Gas Company
R. M. Morse, Jr
Gas Commissioners
Boston Gas Light Com
Boston
Brookline Gas Light Company
Boston Gas Light Company
City of
City of Boston
Board of Aldermen
Emin’s Latest Death Report From Africa
A Kampala despatch cites two statements claiming Emin Acha the explorer was murdered by the Manyemas on the Ituri River bank in March 1892. The writer questions the reports’ certainty about Emin’s fate.
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Rerlin
Berliner Tageblatt
Kampala
Uganda
Eminacha
Manyemas
Ituri
Ewin
Lily heir leaves all to mother then cousins
London April 5 The entire estate of C A Baird known as Squire Abingdon is left to his mother for life and at her death to be shared among his cousins. No bequest to the persons he was said to be closely associated with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
C. A. Baird
North End Organizations Plan Friday Afternoon Dance
The North End social groups host an afternoon party at St John’s Hall Moon Street with a National Guard Orchestra of fifteen pieces providing music for dancing from 2 to 6. Proceeds benefit the North End Irish Federation branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
St. John’s Yall
Moon Street
National Guard
Irish Federation
Union Fast Day services at Eliot Church in Roxbury
The Roxbury churches hold Fast Day services at 8 p.m. in Eliot Church on Kenilworth street with evangelist Rev. C. L. Jackson preaching and blind singers Mr. and Mrs. Byker performing.
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Roxbury
Eliot
Kenilworth Street
C. L. Jackson
West End Bages Out of Rapid Transit Plan
The West End Street Railway Company withdraws all tunnelling proposals for Boston. President Whitney states the directors lack familiarity with the Greathead system and do not want to proceed, returning all plans to the rapid transit committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Street Railway Company
Whitney
Rapid Transit Committee
West End Road
Boston
West End
Benefit set for Chase midgets at Exchange Hall
Arrangements are made for a benefit in Exchange Hall for the Chase midgets. The twins were deserted by their father, leaving the mother without means of support, and the event draws wide attention with many planning to attend to view the youngsters and aid the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Dedham Board Sets Licensing Rules for Alcohol Sales
At a daytime meeting the Dedham Board of Selectmen voted to grant only first and fourth class liquor licenses together, with exceptions for sixth class or druggist licenses, restricting how intoxicating liquors may be sold.
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Depham
Dedham Board of Selectmen
Plan for Charles River improvement and rail bridge consolidation
The article outlines a proposed Charles River improvement plan to connect Watertown to Boston and urges discontinuing multiple rail bridges in favor of a single shared structure. It also seeks embankment extensions by Boston and Cambridge along their riverfronts and cites signatures from city officials. It notes House debates on World’s Fair representation and other measures including rail and insolvency provisions.
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Charles River
Watertown
Charles River Bridge
Boston
West Boston Bridge
Union Boat Club
Cambridge
Owen A. Galvin
Alpheus B. Alger
Abraham L. Richards
Isaac Bradford
Charles Eliot
N. Matthews, Jr
Herman W. Hibbard
Charles River Improvement Commission
Meyer
Senate
House
Suffolk County
Barrett
Parkman
Suffolk
Committee On Railroads
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Fitchburg Road
New York State
Clark Indorsed for Police Commissioner by Governor Council
At a Governor's Council meeting Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott presented petitions in favor of confirming Robert F. Clark as police commissioner to replace William M. Osborn. The petitions bore signatures of nearly four hundred men including Robert M. Bennett A. W. Spencer Charles E. Cotting Joseph O. Hall W. S. Fitz Frank A. Day and others.
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Wolcott
Robert F. Clark
William M. Osborn
Robert M. Bennett
A. W. Spencer
Charles E. Cotting
Joseph O. Hall
Fitz
Frank A. Day
William Gray
Henry Lee
W.S. Dexter
Henry L. Higginson
Matthew Luce
Charles S. Miller
William Endico
Fire destroys Saco workshop and lumber works
A Water street building in Saco owned by James F. Lewis the blacksmith was gutted by fire this afternoon. Loss at the shop is 500 dollars insured. James Porter a carpenter occupying the upper story lost 1700 dollars of manufactured lumber with no insurance. Local fire crews fought the blaze.
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Dbippevorp
Water Street
Saco
James F. Lewis
James Porter
Beauty and the Beasts at New England Kennel Club Show
Dogs and ladies convened for the ninth annual New England Kennel Club exhibition with a crowded ringside and high interest in judging. The Ashmont trophy, a diamond locket, will be awarded tomorrow at 4 PM after three wins to ownership. Notable winners include Trish Setter and Irish Setter entrants from Seminole Kennel, Oak Grove, and other breeders, with multiple classes and reserve honors noted.
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New England Kennel Club
Boston
Professor Anes
Ashmont
Nelson Mackintosh
D. Scanlan
Camden Belle
Rose Morton
Delphinne
Oak Grove
Alice Kent
H. C
Claremont Keather
Walter Franklin
Molly Glendyne
Woodlawn Park Kennel
Arehiala
Gordon Setters
Bitches
Henry O’reilly
Fan
N. Billing
Lady Maud
E. 0
Tucker
Minnie T
C. T. Brownell
Queen Noble
DONT LIKE HIS BRIDE Warnam Family Clash
Hugh Campbell, a 70 plus year old man, reported assault by his daughters after bringing a housekeeper into his home following his wife's death. He claimed his bride was attacked by a mob on Fountain Street and police warned the group would return to renew the assault.
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Hous
Fountain Street
Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Appointments Shaping U S Diplomacy And Territories
Washington April 5 J 5 Ewing of Illinois named minister to Belgium T T Crittenden of Missouri consul general at the City of Mexico L C Hughes of Arizona governor of Arizona and W T Thornton of New Mexico governor of that territory The announcements set major posts across Europe and the American territories and reflect the administration's staffing plans.
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Washington
J. 5. Ewing
Illinois
Belgium
T. T. Crittenden
Missouri
City of
Mexico
L. C. Hughes
Arizona
W. T. Thornton
New Mexico
West Boxford House Burned Damaging Family Property
In Grorcetown on April 5 the residence and an adjoining building of the Rev Calvin E Park in West Boxford were destroyed by fire. A valuable library, a cow, farming wagon and implements were lost. the family was saved with difficulty. Loss estimated at $8000, covered by insurance.
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Grorcetown
Calvin E. Park
West Boxford
Lumber and Clapboard Mill Burned in Colton Fire
Winooski Vt April 5 George Stevens mill in Colton a steam lumber and clapboard mill burned with a loss of about 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winoossi
George Stevens
Colton
Post Cinderella Slipper Contest Expanded Across Districts
The Post opens its Cinderella Slipper contest with nine district prizes in East Boston South Boston Cambridge Chelsea Somerville Charlestown Brighton Roxbury and Dorchester Each district will display a No 1 or No 11 slipper dummy for fitting and aim to find a woman at least 18 with the smallest foot to win a 9 inch prize slipper If successful a broader regional contest may follow with a 7 and a half inch No 11 slipper dream
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Post
East Boston
South Boston
Cambridge
Chelsea
Somerville
Charlestown
Brighton
Roxbury
Dorchester
Ing Shoe
Suy
Boston
New England
Vpost
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