Local firm chosen for Keith theatre carpets and draperies
Chandler & Co notes that John H Pray, Sons & Co. of 658 Washington street supplied specially woven carpets and draperies for Mr. B F Keith's new Boston theatre. Pray & Co. already hold the treasury department carpet contract, illustrating local firm strength against New York competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Keith
New York
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
Washington St
Boylston St
Treasury Department
Messrs
John H. Pray
United States
Escape of Admiral Da Gama from Portuguese Warship
Admiral da Gama and 32 officers fled from the Mindello to a tug off Buenos Ayres yesterday. They cut the tow lines and disappeared, sparking rumors of asylum in Argentina and potential collaboration with Mello against Rio Grande do Sul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Admiral da Gama
Mindello
Angola
Lisbon
Portugal
Alfonso de Albuquerque
da Gama
Argentine Republic
Mello
Rio Grande Do Sul
Gomercindo
Parana
Peixoto
Obsequies for Thomas J. Pishon Held at Roxbury Chapel
Obsequies for Thomas J. Pishon were held at Roxbury Universalist Chapel with floral gifts from organizations he belonged to. Rev. E. L. Rexford officiated as mourners from Roxbury Light Company Odd Fellows New England Association of Gas Engineers Masonic rite and Massachusetts M C Association attended. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Pishon
Roxbury Universalist
E. L. Rexford
Roxbury Light Company
Odd Fellows, New England Association of Gas Engineers
Masonic Fraternity
Massachusetts M. C. Association
Woodlawn Cemetery
Boys' Knockabout Suit 35 in Fine Wool
A serviceable strictly all wool boys suit advertised as a knockabout style. It highlights strong wear resisting fabric, neat appearance, and hard wear ability. Includes cavalry knee protection and extra pieces and buttons with each suit.
Local Company Claims Original Name and Copyright
The firm declares the name KNOCKABOUT is original to them and protected by copyright, and that the suits are exclusively manufactured by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knockabout
Prison Term For Second Time For George Dwight
George Dwight returns to State Prison for four years after two prior burglarious crimes in Roxbury. Judge Braley also sentences Frederick Walker to the Massachusetts Reformatory for burglary tools. Edward Dusharme receives eighteen months in the House of Correction for brick-throwing during a larceny attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dwight
Braley
Superior Criminal Court
Roxbury
Frederick Walker
Stepper
Walker
Massachusetts Reformatory
Edward Dusharme
Morse
Tremont
Hollis Street
House of Correction
Annual Spring Exhibition of Carriages Showcases New Designs
A large display of spring vehicles offers a varied selection ready for purchase. The exhibit features radical new ideas and combinations in artistic and mechanical design, with meticulous construction and detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cally
Exclusive agents for Z Thompson & Bros carriages sale
We are the exclusive agents for the sale of carriages manufactured by Z Thompson & Brother, Portland, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Thompson & Bro
Portland, Mo
Trial of Adams and Hayes Narrows to Key Postal Case
The government presented its case with Melvin O Adams and John E Hayes as defendants. Witnesses included Postoffice Inspector White and the postoffice mailing department foreman who described the decoy letter arrest and discovery of marked money and stamps. Trial expected to last two or three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin O. Adams
John E. Hayes
Postoffice
Sweeping Order to Buried Wires in West End
The Boston Board of Aldermen reports a sweeping order to underground all wires. The move targets high potential overhead lines on Washington Street and surrounding streets, citing danger to the fire department and public safety. It notes the West End Street Railway’s single trolley system and calls for removing above ground feed and return wires to protect life and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Aldermen
Folsom
Bryant
Hall
Washington
Tremont
Boylston
Kneeland
Essex
Eliot Streets
Park Square
Dover Street
Temple Place
Summer
Congress
Hanover
Boston Electric Light and Power Company
West End Street Railway Company
Boston
Board of Fire Commissioners
Bond
Fire Department
Board of Police
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Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
Watson
Browning King & CO
Phim
Sparrell
Franklin Street
T. F. Swan
Cornhill
New Washington St
Chicago
Humboldt Park School
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Columbia
Pope Mfc. CO
Columbus Ave
Chandler & Co
Cloak Department
Short Capes
Capes
Winter ST
New England
Woods Hall Section
Eastport
A.shuman
Clothiers and Outfitters
AIR and Son
Abinson’s
Dook Square
Robinson
C. H. Robinson & CO
Dock Square
Dock Sq
Atwood’s
North St
Plymouthn Rock Fans Company
THE
OEN
Essex Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Salem
Solicita
Frank A. Colley
Exchange Place
Boaton
Punes
Fall River’s
Fall River
Manufacturers’ Committee
James Roe
James I. Roe
Aldrich
United States District Court
Sherman Hoar
John H. Casey
Octagon Brougham
Rockaway
Stanhope
Victoria Hood
Victoria
Park Phaeton
Sudbury St
George Gould
Europe
Cornelius Vanderbilt
C. M. Depew
Olen
H Traiser
Mars Hoston
Worcester
William S. Taylor
Greendale
Coe’s Pond
Taylor
SAVE
Paine’s Furniture CO
Canal ST
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