Fires devastate mills and shops in New England area
Across Massachusetts and Connecticut fires destroy the Morley Paper Company mill in Loudville with about 15000 dollars of stock and materials, likely from a hot bearing. Hartford area losses reach 15000 to 20000 dollars at multiple industrial sites, including the Phenix Brass Founding building and Hartford Engine and Machine Company. Additional blazes hit the Connecticut River railroad paint shops with seven thousand dollar losses, and a Worcester steel mill fire causes minor damage to the Quinsigamond works roof. A Day Street fire in Framingham displaces residents and causes about ten thousand dollars in losses.
Fire alarms report two separate blazes in city buildings
At 2 o clock this morning Box 62 reported a fire on the second story at 121 Eliot street occupied by H Hud son. The first floor housed D C Jacobs. water damage noted with total loss about 800 dollars and cause listed as spontaneous combustion. A second fire was found in the chemical room of T Bailey Co perfume manufactory on the third floor of a brick building at 15 17 19 Hamilton street and 274 276 Franklin street. First floor occupants F A Hondlette dealer in bar iron and steel. upper floors housed Carson Trench Machine Co and A J M Anderson dealers in machinery. Fire confined to the starting floor. rest of building heavily wet in extinguishment. Damage estimated around 1000 dollars, Bailey Co bearing the majority. Cause unknown. An alarm came from Box 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Street
H. Hudson
D. C. Jacobs
T. Bailey & Co
Hamilton Street
Franklin Street
F. A. Hondlette
Bar Iron and Steel
Carson ‘Trench Machine Company
A. & J. M. Anderson
Bailey & Co
Baltimore Baltimore 11 Boston 7. first game loss for Bostons
Baltimore defeats Boston 11 to 7 in the initial American Association game before 4800 at Baltimore. O'Brien faltered in the third after two outs as five hits and three errors allowed seven runs. Haddock pitched in for Baltimore, McMahon for Boston, with key hits by Radford Brouthers Joyce and Welch. Later Harvard Worcester game postponed to Cambridge due to Worcester ground conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimores
American Association
Bostons
O’brien
Farrell
Joyce
Haddock
McMahon
Baltimore
BH. PO
A. E
K. BH. PO
A.E. Welch
Oj Brown
Vanl'’n
Ij Joyce
Wise
Brouth’s
Nsend
Ri’h
Johnson
Gilbert
Radfor
Werden
Stricker
Robinson
Mahon
jDowd
Boston
Radford
Brouthers
Brown
Welch
Townsend
Werch
O’ Brien
van Haltren
Snyder
Harvard Nine
Worcesters
Worcester
Cambridge
Tariff Debate Draws Crowd in Concord Meeting
In Concord on April 8 a joint tariff debate at Town Hall drew a full audience. General Hazard Stevens argued for free market reform while Colonel Albert Clarke of the Home Market Club defended protection. Clarke cited McKinley act sugar as a point about prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazard Stevens
Albert Clarke
Concord
General Hazard Stevens
Home Market Club
William Wheelen
Clarke
Stevens
Britannia
America
Great Britain
New England
Congress
Mr. Clarke
England
Liberal Victories Fill Nova Scotia Vacancies
Election for Nova Scotia Legislature seats held in Cape Breton Antigonish and Hants counties to fill resignations by Liberal members. Liberals carried all counties in the March by elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Harrfax
N.S
Cape Breton
Antigonish
Hants
Spring Weddings at St Peter and St Pauls Church in South Boston
A string of spring nuptials unfolds in Boston area churches and homes. Miss Jennie Elizabeth McCarthy and Mr George Stickney Newell wed at St Peter and St Pauls, with receptions at the bride’s Broadway home and a two week wedding journey ahead. Other ceremonies include Valued unions: Case Nichols, Parker Gray, Sturtevant Merrill, Rohrer Gould, Felch Hunt, and more with notable attendees and substantial wedding gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Elizabeth McCarthy
George Stickney Newell
Boston
St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church
Father Lee
Faille Francaise
Hannah McCarthy
William E. Nolay
Daniel E. Harrington
Augustus Heuser
Broadway
Mrs. Newell
Point
Sixth Street
Case—Nichols
Save
Grace Church
Williams
Case
Hartford
Conn
Elizabeth N
E. R. Nichols
J. P. Franks
Parker—Gray
Alice Gray
John Trowbridge
Harvard College
Edmund M. Parker
Judge Parker
St. John’s Church
Cambridge
William Lawrence
Linnaen Street
East Baptist Church
Mary Morse
Auburn
Walter H. Lord
Lewiston
Arbert H. Merrill
P. W. Sturtevant
Revere
Salem
West Newton
Chatham Street
Rohrer-Gould
E. J. Buxton
Shepard Street
Carrie Laura Gould
Albert Lawrence Rohrer
Lynn Board of Trade
Thomson-Houston Electric Works
West Lynn
8. B. Stewart
Unitarian Church
Mary Ek, Gould
Lebanon
N. H
J. R. Lovejoy
Lynn
B. C. Annis
Lawrence
G. L. Davis
Chelsea
G. F. Johnson
Newtons
Mae Ernestine
Isaac K.felch
William Otis Hunt
Newtonville
George W. Brown
Waltham
F. E. Sturgis
D.D
Arthur H. Wilde
Mendelssohn
Miss Mela Belle Hall
Fitchburg
Messrs
E. K. Bigelow
Harry F. Brown
F. O. Brown
W.R. Bigelow
Navick
W. M. Keith
Newton Club House
Cheeney
Meetings and arrivals at Boston hotels highlight clubs and societies
The New England Railroad Club met at the United States Hotel with about sixty attendees, discussing air brakes for freight trains. Various hotel gatherings followed at Thorndike and other houses, including a Nice banquet, officer elections, and ceremonies. A long list of notable arrivals filled the night, with attendees from New York, Boston, and beyond attending events at Parker House, Young's, and related venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Railroad Club
United States Hotel
F. M. Towmbly
Senate
House
F. M. Curtis
Angus Sinclair
Master Mechanics’ Association
J. M. Marden
Fitchburg Railroad
Thorndike
4. T. Damon
W.S. Fritch, Jr
F. R. Wing
George Livermore
W. T. Peck
Women’s Relief Corps
Tilley Haines
United States
Dry Salters Club
Parker House
H. D. Dupee
William Russell
F. A. Walker
Samuel Cabot
Quincy House
New England Light Burners’ Association
P. Williams
E. S. Gilmore
Major Oakes
A. T. Hall
Portland
Colonel Floyd
Jersey City
N. J
Elisha Winter
New York City
Young’s Hotel
Brockton National Bank
Manchester Railway Association
Thomas B. Reed
J.S. Scribner
New York
Young’s
Servie
Veenpome
Jacob A. Riis
Kish
London
Eng
H. Crosskill
Halifax
Wilson Mitchell
Philadelphia
A. T. and
G. Grant
Washington
D. C
A.C. Butts
Brunswick
Franz Merz
H. E. Bourn
R. Ward
M. L. Dickinson
D. Nichols
O. RK. Richards
Brooklyn
Alex. McCall
New Bedford
C. A. Adams
Salem
J. Ford
Lynn
H. L. Wilkinson
Providence
W. R. Livermore
Newport
R.I
E. L. Harris
Fritz Andres
M. E. Thurson
Pittsfield
J. M. Reid
Orange
N.J
J. N. Nutter
Hast Bridgewater
G. Hi. Carr
Worcester
G. A. Parker
Arthur Bott
Albany
F. D. Smith
Holyoke
E. N. Strong
New London
A. G. Hill
Eicrones
Eynolds
George Wan
A. H. Church
H. H. O'Neill
E. L. Draper
G. B. Howard
Reg Besse
Auburndale
G. E. Gordon
Bufalo
Clarks
W. H. Comes, Jr
Spoor Mackey
Chicago
C. A. Robinson
Wheeling
W. Va
C. B. Davis
Lexington
C. A. Tourn
N. J. Tavern
F. L. Wright
J. Robinson
F. Schader
Florence
Co. E. Brown
Northampton
E. L. Arnold
Lawrence
A. F. Clark
Manchester
N. H
Ark
T. B. Reed
W. W. Crapp
Samuel E. Winslow
Revere—E. Griffin
Newburyport
F. A. Searles
Hartford
J. 8. Heald
George Johnson
Bath
T. P. Byrne
Evansville
Ind
Crawtorp
John Rose
Cleveland
D. B. Whitney
Cambridge
J. H. Goverell
Sanford
E. J. Moore
J. H. Burnett
G. Dale
M. P. Milliken
Richmond
C. A. Milliken
Augusta
L. Pendergast
Youna
Echoes from Italy on Americans and money
Romer April 8. Messagers report King Humbert received a letter from President Harrison hoping for an agreement on New Orleans issues. The King reportedly approved Italian conduct and desired reconciliation though later authorities said no such despatch existed. Italia notes Americans worship money and urge large indemnity in dollars.
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Romer
Humbert
Harrison
New Orleans
Italy
House of Savoy
Messagero
A Singlular Accident Hits Nikisch's Young Daughter
The young daughter of Arthur Nikisch, head of the Symphony Orchestra, suffered a serious head injury when a loosened mantel toppled from a Brookline fireplace. She was unconscious with a severe gash, concussion feared, but skull fracture not believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Nikisch
Symphony
High Street
Brookline
Harvard Cricket Club Announces Spring Schedule and Plans
Harvard Cricket Club unveils the spring schedule with six home and away games from April 25 to June 10 and seeks a new coach after Walker cannot attend. Whitehouse of Ottawa is eyed as coach candidate. The Glee Banjo and Mandolin Clubs plan a Music Hall concert April 14 to aid the university crew, with Wendell Thompson to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystics
Medford
Brockton
Lowell
Cambridge
Longwood
Haverford
Columbia
University of Pennsylvania
St. Paul’s School
Concord
Walker
Whitehouse
Ottawa
Canada
Norton
Brown
Garrett
Skinner
Glee
Music Hall
Boston
Wendell
Atkinson
Williams
Parker
L. S. Thompson
Labor and capital clash at mule spinners convention
The second day of the National Mule Spinners' Union session reported plans to aid Newark strikers at Clark Thread Mills, with efforts to press a fifty four hour bill and resistance from large corporations. Morocco workers in Lynn surrendered but John Moulton's strike continues, while non union Armenian labor fills other shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Lynn
John T. Moulton
Knights of Labor
John Tf. Moulton
National Morocco Manufacturers’ Association
John McCarthy
N.T.A
K. of L
Monica
Hof
Bavaria
New England and Eastern New York Warm Day Forecast
Weather forecast issued from Washington on April 8 predicts slightly warmer conditions for New England and eastern New York through 8 p.m. Thursday. Expect fair skies and westerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Brain Health Reform
Restlessness feverish feeling sleeplessness and confusion mark consumption of the brain a modern disease. The ad claims Paine's Celery Compound cures decays and prevents increase when taken at first symptoms citing Prof. Phelps and medical endorsements to explain its popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Phelps
Dartmouth College
Paine
Premature Dreibund reports and Napoleon will details
Vienna Times correspondent says a renewed Dreibund is premature with negations for a five year renewal on the original defensive basis. The will section attacking Prince Victor remains unpublished. Premier Canovas hosted General Foster at a banquet in Madrid with US legation members and Spanish ministers attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
The
Times
Napoleon
Victor
Maprio
Apri
Canovas del Castillo
John W. Foster
Spain
United States
Legation
Episcopalian politics critique in a bishop election
A reader letter argues that Episcopalians treat bishop elections like politics with newspaper campaigns and fundraising, urging Christians to abandon worldly methods and instead practice fasting prayer and humility during Lent for sacred discernment. The writer scolds colleagues for worldly agitation and public opinion shaping, claiming it harms all.
Post's Forecast and Weather Synopsis for New England
Northern New England today fair with light westerly winds and higher temperatures. Southern New England skies clear with winds shifting from west to southwest and slightly warmer. Friday expect generally fair weather with clouds forming and a chance of rain late Friday night or Saturday as winds back to easterly and cooler. A high barometer centered in Western Pennsylvania yesterday 30.4 inches moves southeast, bringing warmer southwest winds to New England. A colder, deeper cyclone from the West moves toward the lake region and St. Lawrence Valley, slowing due to the anticyclone. Over the upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys skies are overcast with brisk winds along the Western lake region. snow at Bismarck Rapid City. rain at Fort Custer and Kansas City. Precipitation yesterday ranged from 0.01 to 0.04 inches. Temperatures fell 10 to 20 degrees in the Missouri Valley, with near freezing by 8 p.m. In the Gulf and Lower Mississippi Valleys it is warmer. yesterday's highs ranged from 80 to 76 across the region. In the lake region and New England little change seen. yesterday's high was 46 in this city and the low 26 at Northfield Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POST
New England
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Dakota
Lake
St. Lawrence Valley
Western Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
Bismarck
Rapid City
Dak
Fort Custer
Mont
Kansas City
Ft. Smith
Ark
Jacksonville
Lake Region
Northfield
Death of a veteran missionary Gulick in Springfield
Springfield reports the death of Rev. Luther H. Gulick M D a missionary for nearly four decades. He was the son of Rev Peter J Gulick a pioneer to the Sandwich Islands and the eldest of seven children all in missionary work. He accompanied Snow and Sturdis to Micronesia in 1851 where he documented native languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Luther H. Gulick
Peter J. Gulick
Sandwich Islands
Japan
Spain
Gulick
Snow and
Sturis
Micronesia
Mortgagee's Sale in Boston Back Bay by Abbott Auctioneer
Mortgagees sale notices Patrick Kerrigan and Teresa Kerrigan to Francis W. Kittredge. Foreclosure of mortgage dated March 1 1888 recorded Suffolk Deeds. Lot S with buildings in Back Bay to be sold April 27 1891 at 11 AM. Terms 500 cash. assignee Nathan Matthews.
Back Bay Mortgage Sale Shaped for April Auction
Public foreclosure sale of two Back Bay parcels tied to Patrick J. Kerrigan and Francis W. Kittredge mortgage deeds dated March 1, 1888, recorded in Suffolk Deeds. The auction on April 27, 1891 at 11:00 am will cover described lots U and f with five foot passageways, subject to unpaid taxes and a $500 cash deposit.
Merrimack Mining Co and Associated Firms Listed
A fragmented ledger lists Merrimack Mining Co and multiple entities including Tremont Naumkeag Nat Bank in Salem Lowell Cabot and Franklin Co. with scattered references to small capital amounts and locations. The readable items point to a compilation of firms and individuals tied to regional business activity and potential financial dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amory
May-Maze
Also Mentioned on This Page
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Morley Paper Company
Loudville
Agtna
Imperial of England
National
City of London
Springfield Fire
Marine
Liberty of New Neptune
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Hartrorp
Phenix Brass Founding Company
Woodruff Iron Works
Grove
State Streets
Hartford Engine & Machine Company
Hartford Warp Company
Dwight Cushman
Engine and Machine Company
George L. Chase
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Connecticut River Railroad
Quinsigamond Works
Washburn & Moon Wire Works
Evening Mail
Riordan Bros
J. J. Moran
R. J. Finn
St. Peter and St. Paul's Church
New England Railway
Thompson
Thurston’s
Harvard Cricket Club
Waiters’ Benevolent Association of Boston
Evans Hall
Thomas G. Ash
James McHugh
Thomas Dunn
J. J. Hartney
W. Crooke
J. J. Hennessy
J. Duffy
Collerton
KE. J. Murphy
M. McFighe
J. J. Connors
J. Doherty
Carroll Hall
Socialistic Labor Party
New York Union
State Board of Arbitration
Plasterers’ Union
General Foreign News
Cccecseeenee
Mometer
Buffalo
Oak
Cheyenne
Cincinnati
Salt Lake City
Washington, N.C
Tourjee
Hravel and Rotels
Cunardline
Fourgee
Franklin Sq
Mass
Suffolk
Boston Post
Jos. A. Willard
AvaGeustus Russ, Esq
Board OF Police
Y Pemberton Square
Liquor License
Boston Club
Harrison Avenue
Thomas Ryan
Samuel Hatch & CO
Congress Street
Alfred A. Marcus
Emelyn Story
William W. Story
Leeds
Nathaniel Goodhue
Ludwig Heuser
L. Morse
George Parkman
James W. F
John H. Storer
L. Foster Morse
Warren Street
City of
Federal Street
Summer Street
Atlantic Avenue
Boston Water Board
Tremont Street
George H. Abbott
Ofice
Washington Street
Patrick 4. Kerrigan
Teresa F. Kerrigan
Francis W. Kittredge
Page Ll
Back Bay
Belvidere Street
Falmouth Street
William H. Whitney
Boston & Albany Railroadompany
Kittredge
Nathan Matthews
Patrick J. Kerrigan
West Newton Street
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Rilroad Company
Macrtente
Ublic
Monay
Teresa
Kerrigan
Francis W. Kitredge
Black Bay
Dean
Otilice
Michael Glynn
George Hill
O'Tice
Edward G. Wright
Annie M. Wright
Executrix
Annie E.cloughery
Stephen J. Clougherty
RB. L. Day & CO
Ae & Eae
Boston Stock Exchange
Old Colony R.R. Co
Marblehead Ae and Electric Light Co
Zio Mechanics Nat. Bank
Providence & Worcester
R.R. Merchants Nat. Bank
Andover
Nat. Bank
Fort Payne Coal & Iron Co
Rutland
Merrimack Man. Co
INULW
Drimins Vy Franklin Co
Lewiston, Mo
Hayes Mi
Maine Central R.R
Scott & Gulf R.R
Montreal &R
Reece Button Hole M. Co
Para Rubber Shoe Co
Cyclorama Co
Pueblo Smelting and Refining Co
Lombard Investment Co
McKay Metallic Fast
Assn
Fort Payne Investment Co
Asso
Order of Trustees
Lombard Inv. Co
Do Winner Investment Co
Putney
Ouisville
St. Louisa
Burlington & Quincy R.R
Burlington & Quincy RR
Little Rock Junction
Kiowa County
Kansas
Lombard
Vestment Co
City Property
Lincoln
Neb
Lombard Investment Avn
Port Huron
Mich
Boston & Lowell R.R
Ae City & Cameron RR
Brule County
Francis Henshaw & CO
No. 42
Corner Exchange
Blackstone Nat. Bank
Shoe and Leather National Bank
Andover Nat. Bank
Naumkeag Nat. Bank
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Amoskeag Man. Co
Toledo
McKay
Union Stock Yards
Sioux City
Boston Wharf Co
Bay State Live Stock Co
Do Mass. Cotton Mills
Chicopee Man. Co
New England Mortgage Sec. Co
Adrian Water Co
Leavenworth
Kans
Kansas Equipment Co
New Hampshire Trust Co
Boston United Gas Co
Southeastern & Memphis R.R
Consol. R.R. of
Boston Athletic Association
Marquette & Ontonagon R.R
Kansas City Cable Ky. Co
Massachussetts
Middlesex
Superior Court
Elvy W. Clement
Reading
Thomas B. Clement
Jackson
Missouri
Cook County
Ilinois
Somerville
Benton Clement
Margaret Clement
A. D
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
A.D
Theo
Churd
Theo. C. Hurd
Metallic Splice Manufacturing Company, & Corporation
Commonwealth
Dudley P. Bailey
George H. Eager
George H. Crosby
Alfred E. Cox
Joshua H. Millett
Oliver Street
William P. Healey
Heale Metallic Splice Manufacturing Company
Anda
Bailey
Mary A. Hawkes
John J. Hawkes
John J. O'Brien
Equitable Bldg
Joseph F. Carbone
James F. Carbone
Temple Place
Barnard & CQ
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