Poorwealth Faces Tax Day in Boston Office
In a crowded Postoffice corridor Mr Poorwealth and dozens of Massachusetts residents confront income tax forms. The scene shows frayed nerves as farmers lawyers and business people struggle with deductions and questions while deputies guide them through signs and procedures.
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Mr. Poorwealth
Postoffice
Iwom
United States
United States A Share of What They Possess, Mr. Poorwealth
Massachusetts
Hey
Furle
Amiother
Income tax returns flood office as deadline nears
Almost 6000 returns filed between 8 a.m. and midnight while Massachusetts collectors extend leniency to some. Deputy Collectors Slade and Furie oversee four assistants as 30 000 forms were printed and sent to Washington.
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Washington
Slade
Furie
Massachusetts
Malden Man Charged With Dr Farnsworth Murder Pleads Not Guilty
Charles Witham of Malden is charged with murder in the death of Dr William H Farnsworth from a bowel wound at Malden Hospital. His case was continued to April 27 with bail set at 2000. He remains jailed awaiting further action as autopsy planned and the body prepared for shipment to Jonesport Maine.
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Malden
Charles
Witham
William H. Farnsworth
Malden Hospital
Marcellus Coggan
Farnsworth
Withiam
Pettengill
Cambridge
Dr. Farnsworth
Jacobs
Centenarian Nancy Washington Celebrates 100th Birthday at Home
Nancy Washington a colored woman at the Home for Aged Colored Women 27 Myrtle street marked her 100th birthday yesterday A reception 3 to 5 featured prayers by Rev W H Scott of Calvary Baptist Church and music by Mrs T C Harris Mrs A Washington and Miss Ednara Mahar Washington born in Boston was kidnapped at age seven and sold into slavery She has been married five times and has one surviving daughter in Salem
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Nancy Washington
Myrtle Street
Salem
West End officials deny subway lease reports as talks continue
A Boston Postman interview finds West End Street Railway officials denying any foundation to reports that the company has nearly agreed to a fifty year lease of the subway under Section 35 of the subway act. Transit officials say no bid has been made though some officials acknowledge cost considerations.
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West End Street Railway Company
City of
Boston
Tremont Street
Boylston Street
Scollay Square
Park Square
Fremont Street
West End Company
Crocker
The
Transit Commission
West End
Commission
Little
Whitney
Beacon Hill
Board of Railway Commissioners
Signature Label on Bottles by Jon Duncan's Sons
A distinctive signature marks every bottle of the original and genuine product from Jon Duncan's Sons of New York indicating authenticity and heritage.
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Jon Duncan
Tragic Elevator Accident Kills New York & New England Worker
John Shields, about 40, a New York & New England railroad worker, was crushed to death in an elevator shaft at South Boston yesterday morning. He was shifting sacks near the main power shaft when his blouse likely snagged a nut, his body torn and mangled as the shaft churned at fifty revolutions per minute.
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New York & New England Railroad
South Boston
John Shields
Shields
Beach Street
Providence
Jumped Off Craige Bridge Man Rescued From River
Patrick McGurdy aged 28 of 44 Auburn Street West End attempted suicide by leaping from Craige Bridge into the Charles River yesterday afternoon. Park Policeman Barry rescued him with medical staff indicating he would recover shortly. Police say heavy drinking led to the act.
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Patrick McGurdy
Auburn Street
West End
Charles River
Craigie Bridge
Park
Barry
Station 3
McGurdy
Patriotic Button by A Shuman and Co for Public
A Shuman and Co earn credit for a buff and blue lapel button and matching knot inspired by the Continental Army. Buttons will be distributed to the public starting Tuesday April 16 from the first floor Summer Street entrance. knots available at the ladies department on the lower floor.
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A. Shuman & Co
Summer Street
How They Do It In Paine Furniture Co Design
The article explains Paine Furniture Co practical methods to design popular furniture by first identifying room needs then creating designs to satisfy them. It highlights a hall stand example and recommends reading the related column for details on the process.
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Paine Furniture Company
Harris Acquitted After Last Confession Contradicts Earlier Tale
In Rutland Vermont on April 15 the Harris murder trial ended with acquittal after Albert Brown recanted his earlier confession claiming he and his father killed Henry D. Lawrence in 1890. Brown said Harris was not involved and his new statement prompted immediate review.
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Rutland
Henry Harris
Henry D. Lawrence
Harris
Albert Brown
Brown
Easter sale opens under W C T U in Hor ticular Upper Hall
A five days Easter sale opened last evening in Hor ticultural Upper Hall under the Massachusetts W C T U with Mrs Susan S Fessenden presiding. About 400 attendees heard Rev E H Byington and Miss Helen Potter speak on temperance, women’s public role, and a well developed body. The Marion Osgood Orchestra performed, and an array of tables offered useful and fancy articles, with an evening program of talks and music continuing.
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Horticultural Upper Hall
Massachusetts
E. H. Byington
Newton
Helen Potter
Miss Potter
Capen
Mr. Capen
Rebecca Anslow
Mary E. Cheney
Horace L. Smith
E. F. B. Rounds
Alice Howard
C. E. Worthington
A. Fisher
A. A. Bullock
D. R. Pevear
Mary S. Howes
Mary A. Livermore
Towboat Erastus Baldwin Sails for Boston Towboat Fleet
The Sprague towboat Erastus Baldwin will be commissioned tomorrow under Captain Reuben Stubbs of the Vesta. Purchased for 16500 dollars with a build cost near 21000, the Baldwin joins Boston Towboat Company operations alongside changes in other captains and ships.
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Sprague
Erastus Baldwin
Reuben Stubbs
Vesta
Boston Towboat Company
Stubbs
Fred Stubbs
Emily
Baldwin
Tommorrow
Billy Kemp
Vim
Melvin
Jacob G. Neafie
Fuller
Johnston Line
Portland
Halifax
Warren
Kansas
Charlestown
Anny Dock
Burnham
Charf
Boston
Hoosac Tunnel
Michigan
Liverpool
Scotsman
Faina
Bermuda
Landsman
Cambridge Club hosts annual ladies night at Youngs Hotel
Fair ladies filled Youngs Hotel for the Cambridge Club annual ladies night with 150 covers. President F. S. Hill sat with Professor Hart of Boston and Mrs. Merril of Cantabrigia Club as the Germania Orchestra and Beacon Quartet performed during the event. Informal seedmaking followed the festivities.
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Cambridge Club
Young's Hotel
F. S. Hill
Professor Hart
Boston
Merril
Cantabrigia Club
Alexander McKenzie
Germania Orchestra
Beacon Quartet
Richardson Associates' Reunion Honors Bisland Battle
Battle-scarred veterans of Company A Thirty-eighth Massachusetts Volunteers gathered at Crawford House for the Richardson Associates annual reunion. President James A. Reid presided with Frank B. Ingalls as vice president and Henry L. Ward and Charles H. Laws as officers. Colonel Richardson in Texas sent regrets and good wishes. A letter from H. C. Bardwell was read.
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Crawford House
Richardson Associates
Massachusetts Volunteers
Columbia
Bisland
James A. Reid
Frank B. Ingalls
Henry L. Ward
Charles H. Laws
George Merrill
George W. Stafford
Curtis Hobbs
William A. Tarbel
Edward A. Hammond
George Bicknell
John Childs
James M. Goodwilley
Richardson
Texas
H. C. Bardwell
Chari table Irish Society Names 16 New Members at Parker's
Some forty members gathered for the monthly meeting at Parker's. A $100 appropriation for the board of directors to aid charitable work was approved. Sixteen new members were elected, including James W. Birmingham and John J. Caffrey. The session closed with a talk by Michael E. Hennessey on Irishmen in American journalism and musical numbers by James F. Woods with piano by Charles T. Dolan.
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Charitable
Irish Society
Parker's
Board of Directors
St. Patrick's Day
James W. Birmingham
John J. Caffrey
William E. Carter
Thomas J. Blexton
Thomas F. Finneran
John J. Flynn
John E. Gately
John T. B. Gorman
John Hickey, Jr
Peter J. Levins
David A. McGrath
Michael J. Murray
Thomas Carlton O’brien
Timothy C. O'Hara
William H. O’hara
James H. Walsh
Michael E. Hennessey
James F. Woods
Charles T. Dolan
West End Camping Club Social at Roughan Hall
Roughan Hall in Charlestown hosts the West End Camping Club social with a Pat riots eve ball this Thursday. Russell's Orchestra will provide music for dancing after a concert by the group, at the American Wringer Company venue on Broadway extension city.
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Roughan Hall
Charlestown
West End
Russell
The
American Wringer Company
Broadway
City
Coe Wring
Woman Burned Saving Baby After Lamp Fire in Brighton Home
Mrs Mary McGillicuddy of 44 Winship Street Brighton was severely burned last night when a kerosene lamp broke and ignited. She shielded her four year old son from the flames but her clothing caught fire. neighbors helped extinguish the blaze and she was taken to City Hospital. Fire damage to the home and contents is under $500. the house is owned by James O Neil.
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Mary McGillicuddy
John McGillicuddy
Winship Street
Brighton
Swindler George F. Cole Captured After Years At Large
Boston police arrest George F. Cole after two years of pursuit. Inspectors Morrissey and Cogan trapped him at the post office. Cole, about 36, known in the market circle, faces charges for securing six barrels of oysters by false pretences from Buckingham & Son of Drownville Rhode Island. He has prior ties to Spear Co Young Harding and D W Keyes Co and has a long Boston market history.
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George F. Cole
Morrissey and Cogan
Cole
Messrs. B. Buckingham & Son
Drownville
R. I
Boston
Spear & Co
Young & Harding
D. W. Keyes & Co
John A. Atwood
Commerce Street
Yale
Fort Hill
Ormiston Death By Own Action Shocks East Bridgewater
In East Bridgewater on April 15 Medical Examiner Paine found that Robert W. Ormiston, a Cambridge lad recently moved to town, died by hanging. An inquest was deemed unnecessary. Possible motives include a love affair with a Halifax engaged woman and job troubles in bookkeeping. The family, including sister Mrs Elmer Bonney, is devastated. The body may be sent to Nova Scotia for interment.
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East Bridgewater
Paine
Brockton
Robert W. Ormiston
Nova Scotia
Ormiston
Cambridge
Boston
Halifax
N.S
Elmer Bonney
Subway Work Dragging Under Mud Due to Rain
Subways crews faced delays as rain-soaked ground hindered progress. Most men were laid off except for those in the well and drainage. Superintendent Meehan observed the site while a few carts ran. a larger digging crew and more carts are planned for tomorrow.
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Meehan
Uipcarts
Cunard Recommences Weekly Liverpool Boston Sailings
The Cunard Steamship Company issues a notice to importers and exporters announcing the restart of weekly sailings between Liverpool and Boston. It confirms continuous year round service with the twin screw cargo steamers Sylvania and Carinthia, each 10 000 tons.
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Cunard Steamship Company
Liverpool
Boston
Sylvania
Carinthia
Cunard
Obituary Notices From Malden and City Addresses
Demain William G. Demain, 79 years 5 months, noted at Malden. Farnsworth Ellen E. Farnsworth, of 16 Tyler street, passed away in the city. Fuller John B. Fuller, 74 years 1 month, obituary recorded April 12. Hurley Thomas Hurley, 80 years, obituary dated April 18.
Boston Hearing on Federated Government for Metro District
Metropolitan District Commission schedules a public hearing in Boston to gauge citizen opinion on creating a federated city and town government for the metro area. The session on Tuesday afternoon April 16 at 4 o'clock in the City Hall Common Council Chamber will discuss unified control of trunk sewers parks water supply highways and similar services with local control remaining in other matters.
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Boston
Common Council Chamber
City Hall
Probate Court Notices for Boston Estates 1895
Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs and creditors in multiple estates. Notices urge appearance for May 2 1895 and April 18 1895 hearings, with bonds, filings, and mailing of citations. Executors include Elijah George and George L Wentworth.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Albert B. Woods
Chicago
Illinois
Henry F. Woods
Boston
Boston. Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Man Struck by Electric Car On City Point Line
John T. Everill, 51, ran in front of a moving car at 20 Albion Street near Dover Street and was knocked down by electric car 994 of the City Point Cambridge line. Motorman Arthur Green stopped the vehicle. Everill was taken to City Hospital with multiple bruises. No bones broken. recovery expected at home in a few days.
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Albion Street
Dover Street
City Point
Cambridge
Arthur Green
Everill
City Hospital
Division 5
John T. Everill
Hape ‘O
Modern Journalism Discussed by Noted Editors at Algonquin
Merchants' Club hosts Charles Emory Smith of the Philadelphia Press C A Boutelle of the Bangor Whig and George A Marden of the Lowell Courier as evening guests. The program will explore the various phases of modern journalism in a discussion by these distinguished editors.
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Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia Press
C. A. Boutelle
Bangor Whig
George A. Marden
Lowell Courier
Merchants’ Club
Algonquin
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Richardson Associates’ Reunion
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