Centenary Birthday of Edward Everett Celebrated Citywide
The city marks the 100th birthday of Edward Everett with ceremonies at City Hall and in Dorchester. Everett, born April 11, 1794 in Dorchester, had a career as pastor, professor, congressman, governor, secretary of state, and Harvard president.
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Edward Everett
Dorchester
Oliver Everett
New South Church
Everett
Daniel Webster
Ezekiel
Harvard
Brattle Street
Europe
Massachusetts
Peter Chardon Brooks
Congress
House of Representatives
John Quincy Adams
Board of Education
Harrison
Court of St. James
Pinckney Charged In Sealskin Thefts At 39 Summer Street
Abel H. Pinckney admitted stealing six sealskin sacks from E B Sears at 39 Summer Street. Inspectors Dugan and Collins seized the sacks and Pinckney, employed since February, was bound over to the May term on larceny charges totaling $940 with $2000 bail.
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Abel H. Pinckney
E. B. Sears
Summer Street
Dugan
Collins
Abel
Pinckney
Sears
Abel Pinckney
Superior Court
Fire Destroys Multiple Businesses in South Royalston
A noon blaze in South Royalston damages C. E. Smith meat market Henry Strutter blacksmith shop and H. H. Hayward machine shop. Wind spreads to three homes including the station agent's residence. Mill hands and station agent Aiken help save railroad property. Insurance on the meat market not yet received.
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South Royalston
C. E. Smith
Henry Strutter
H. H. Hayward
Aiken
Northward Methodists Open 95th Conference in Waltham
The New England Methodist conference begins its ninety fifth annual session in Waltham with an expected 3000 participants. Delegates and their hosts fill local homes, Asbury Temple hosts key events, and Bishop Fitzgerald presides. The program covers sem centennial addresses, missionary anniversaries, and preacher installations through Monday.
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Waltham
New England Methodist Conference
Fitzgerald
New Orleans
Bishop Fitzgerald
Orizabaa
Mexico
Vera Cruz
William Butler
C. L. Eastman
A. Keen
D. D
Church Extension Society
A. J. Kynett
Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Education Society
W. H. Thomas
Woman's Societies
Temperance Society
Asbury Temple
A. B. Leonard
Emmanuel Church
Brodbeck
Brookline
Chadwick
Rogers
Dorchester
Perrin
South Boston
Brady
People’s Church
Boston
Banks
C. A. Goodell
Winthrop Street
Boston Highlands
Dr. Taylor
Charlestown
Taylor
H. . French
Minneapolis
L. B. Bates
Meridian Street
Along the Water Front The Harbor Survey and Vessels at Sea
The government vessel Egeria began launches to survey the harbor with a tide-gauge at Fort Independence. Twenty fishing boats reported heavy weather and 400000 pounds of fish arrived. The four masted schooner to be launched in August will carry 2000 tons. Captain Wagner lost a yawl off Cape Elizabeth. The Nellie G Powers and other ships faced storms and repairs. The Mary Whittredge barge was refurbished on Simpson's railway. Atlas delivered heavy chain for new US cruisers.
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Egeria
Fort Independence
J. B. Morton
Wagner
Clementsport
Cape Elizabeth
E. E. Haskell
Sarah W. Lawrence
Taunton
N. T. Palmer
Bath
Fannie A. Spaulding
Thatcher's Island
New England
Morris G. Powers
Nellie G. Powers
Captain Powers
Brown
Lewiston
Burnham
Clara E. Simpson
Burnham’s
Mary Whittredge
Simpson
Cape Cod
Atlas
Navy Yard
Norfolk
United States
Thd Landsman
Clergy Considerations Stir in Nearby Cities
The Flint Street Church seeks Dr. R. L. Greene of Providence and Watertown also desires him. Newton makes no change, while Newtonville hopes for Rev. F. E. Hamilton who recently established a church at Orient Heights.
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Brockton
Flint Street
R. L. Greene
Providence
Watertown
Dr. Greene
Newton
Newtonville
F. E. Hamilton
Orient Heights
Chase Pleads Guilty in Major Counterfeit Case
Edgar G. Chase, linked to more than fifty counterfeit check episodes in this city, appeared before Superior Criminal Court Judge Dunbar. On advice of counsel he pleaded guilty and sought mercy. He broke down when asked to speak, saying he had forfeited the respect of his family and friends. Sentence reserved for this morning.
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Edgar G. Chase
Superior Criminal Court
Dunbar
Chase
Roe Case Sees Delayed Verdict In Post Office Embezzlement
James I. Roe, a young post office clerk, faced continued hearing in U S District Court as witnesses linked marked bills to the decoy letter and Roe's claim of changing a $10 bill at Mrs Atkinson's restaurant. Attorneys argued to remove the case from the jury with Judge Aldrich to rule next morning.
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James I. Roe
Aldrich
United States District Court
John McGrath
Roe
Frank M. Small
McGrath
Scotland
William E. Cushing
Todd
United States Sub-Treasury Office
Federal Building
Adams
United States
FORGERY CASE SENTENCE HANDED IN SUPERIOR COURT
Edwin E. Gay received a two year term in the House of Correction for seven counts of forgery and seven utterances of spurious checks. The 35 year old, who has lost a left hand, pleaded guilty in the Superior Criminal Court before Judge Braley. His arrest followed a Providence seizure on March 27 and he has been jailed since.
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Edwin E. Gay
House of Correction
Superior Criminal Court
Braley
Providence
Thomas Cushing Celebrates Eightieth Birthday at Newbury Street Home
Thomas Cushing, longtime Chauncy Hall School master, marked his eightieth birthday at 170 Newbury Street. Graduates and friends called, with letters and flowers arriving from notable figures. A 6:30 dinner and 8:30 informal reception followed, with family such as Herbert E. Cushing and Constant Cushing among the attendees.
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Thomas Cushing
Chauncy Hall School
Newbury Street
Chapin
Helen Cushing
Herbert E. Cushing
Cushing
Constant Cushing
Lucy Wheeler
Stevenson
John Ropes
Cotting
E. H
Horton
Donald
Trinity
Kate Wells
Charles P. Searle
Chauncy Hall
New Furniture Auction Rooms Open in Boston
McFarlane Phillips & Co have opened spacious auction rooms at 14 Milk Street Boston with a grand display of furniture and decorations. The two rear art rooms offer a splendid oil painting display making the establishment one of the most richly furnished auction rooms in the city.
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McFarlane, Phillips & Co
Milk Street
Messrs. McFarlane
Phillips
Boston
Two women shoplift suspects nabbed by police
Two clever female shoplifters were arrested by Inspector Knox yesterday afternoon after filling their hand bags with various articles at R. H. White & Co. and other firms. The suspects Carrie Murray and Mary Woods, both from 26 Cabot Street, allegedly stole 58 dollars worth of goods including a bonnet and two beaded capes.
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Knox
R. H. White & Co
Carrie Murray
Mary Woods
Cabot Street
Man Struck and Killed by Maine Central Train
Adelphus Lyons of Medway was struck by a Maine Central train at Mattawamkeag. He died within minutes after the collision this forenoon, April 10.
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Maine Central
Bangor
Adelphus Lyons
Medway
Mattawamkeag
Bergeson Found Guilty in Fatal Quincy Knife Incident
Alfred Bergeson was found guilty in Dedham Superior Court for the death of Victor Carlson near Quincy on February 16. The defense argued self defense. the jury recommended mercy.
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Dedham
Alfred Bergeson
Bergeson
Victor Carlson
Quincy
George Bergeson
George
Dougal
Common Street
Victor
Sweeney
Fred
Carlson
Otto Rineback
Dugal
Otto
James F. Edwards
Hugo A. Dubuque
Alfred
Court of Mercy
GE annual meeting re-elects old board in Schenectady
The General Electric annual meeting in Schenectady elected the old board of directors for another year. Oliver Ames 2d of Boston voted proxies on a large stock block. The number of directors was increased from eleven to thirteen and the election date moved to May. Officers expected to remain the same. election likely in New York.
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Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Oliver Ames
Boston
New York
Quarrel Ends with Jackknife Wounding in Williams Town
At Riverside last Friday Frank Perry aged 9 engaged in a quarrel with Archie Blanchard aged 10 while returning from school. Perry drew a jackknife and cut Blanchard in the face and arm. The wound near Blanchard's vaccination site shows signs of blood poisoning and grave results are feared.
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Williamstown
Riverside
Frank Perry
Archie Blanchard
Perry
Blanchard
Night flagman Samuel Battles Fatally Struck Crossing Tracks
Avon, April 10. Samuel Battles, 70, night flagman at the railroad station, was instantly killed early today while crossing the track in front of an approaching train. The body was taken to the station, coroner notified, and will be moved to his home in South Braintree.
Head of Buttrick Publishing Co Dead
Jones Warren Wilder, founder and longtime president of Buttrick Publishing Co., died in New York this morning. Born in Sterling, Massachusetts in 1832.
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Buttrick Publishing CO
New York
Manager John Palmoni Dies in New York Theatre Circles
John W. Palmoni, manager of Sanford's Star Theatre in Brooklyn, died this morning at the Metropolitan Hotel in New York City from pneumonia. He was widely known in theatrical circles.
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New York
John W. Palmoni
Sanford
Star Theatre
Brooklyn
Metropolitan Hotel
This City
Dover Shoe Cutters Strike at Martin's Shoe Shop
Dover New Hampshire April 10 The cutters in Martins shoe shop went on strike this afternoon after not receiving their pay.
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Dover
Side Issues in the Upper House on Coinage and Tariff
The Senate discussed the Coxey good roads bill, debated tariff timing, and approved a resolution for negotiations with Mexico on coinage of standard Mexican dollars. Senator Lodge attacked the tariff bill while contrasting free trade and protection, noting wage and export trends in the two systems, before adjourning after executive business.
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Lodge
Rep
Mass
England
Essex
United States
Great Britain
America
Wall Street
Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Reed Still in the House in Colloquy Over Privilege
Washington April 10. Much of the morning hour was spent in a colloquy between the Speaker and Mr Reed assisted by Messrs Outhwaite Springer and Dingley over the sergeant at arms report on arrests of members under the March 26 order. Reed claimed privilege while the Speaker denied it. The matter went over until tomorrow.
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Washington
Reed
Outhwaite
Springer
Dingley
Henderson
Bryan
Dem
Neb
Denver
Rep
Massachusetts Club
Boston
House
West End President Foresees Delay on Overhead Wires
President Little of the West End says it is too early to decide the company’s course after Aldermen act on overhead wires. He warns that an order to bury wires by November 1 is impossible to meet, claiming the work cannot be completed in that time.
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Little
West End
Start of Boston Water Works Basin Construction
South Framingham April 10. Work will begin tomorrow on the new Boston water works basin at Southboro. Contractors Moulton and Mahoney of Boston will mobilize seventy five men, later increased. Excavation for the big dam to be the first task.
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Boston Water Works
South Framingham
Boston
Southboro
Moulton and Mahoney
Skin Condition Brief Noted with Common Ailments
Readers report a list of frequent skin concerns including acne pimples eczema red nose red veins oily skin black heads dandruff and related irritation. No further details provided.
Boston Park Department Sealed Bids For Forest Hills Bridge
Sealed proposals for a stone bridge at Forest Hills entrance to Franklin Park will be received by the Boston Park Commissioners at 53 State street Room 509 until 2 p m on Monday April 16 1894. Each bid must include a 500 dollar certified check payable to the city of Boston. Specifications available at City Engineer’s office City Hall Boston. The Park Commissioners may reject any or all bids. Office of Park Commissioners 63 State street Room 509 Boston March 26 1894.
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East Boston
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Arthur F. Gray
State Street
Hosea Kingman
Tilly Haynes
Harvey N. Collison
Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners
Howard A. Carson
Engneer
Forest Hills
Franklin Park
Department of Parks
City of
City Hall
Park Commissioners
Francis A. Walker
Charles F. Sprague
Board of Park Commissioners of the City of
Office of Park Commissioners
Proposals Sought for Spruce Lumber by Boston Street Dept
Boston Street Department invites sealed proposals to furnish spruce lumber for city districts. Bidders must sign with name and address, deliver by April 23 1804, include a $1000 certified check, and bonds for contract performance. Read publicly at 12 o'clock. Street Superintendent H. H. Carter reserves right to reject all.
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Boston
H. H. Carter
Mass
Ex-Mayor Fitler Offered UN Cordage Presidency
It is reported that former Philadelphia mayor Fitler has been offered the presidency of the United States Cordage Company of New York. He would need to consolidate his Cordage works with the company if he accepts the position.
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Philadelphia
Fitler
United States Cordage Company of
New York
United States Cordage Company
Railway Workers Aim for Legislation At May Convention
In New York on April 10, railway employees plan to push a resolution at the May convention seeking laws favorable to their sector. If lawmakers fail to act, the workers intend to defeat them at the polls.
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New York
Pool Room Raided in South Boston Seizures Made
Police officers raided pool room 52 and 64 Dorchester Avenue South Boston yesterday afternoon seizing one relay and key four batteries electric bells and related items as part of an investigation.
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Dorchester Avenue
South
Boston
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