Scotch Irish Blood at New England Antiquities Meeting
The American Antiquity held a Yesterd ay meeting at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Beacon street Atheneum. Samuel Swett Green read the council report and covered an essay on the Scotch Irish in America. The audience included notable figures from Worcester and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Antiquty
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Atheneum
Beacon Street
Stephen Balisbury
Worcester
Samuel Swett Green
A. M
America
Green
New England
Ireland
Boston
Mass
Presbyterian Church
Long Lane
Federal Street
William Ellery Chant
Arlington Et Church
Church of England
A’s.and General Fund
Action and Research Fund
Ding. Fund
Publishing Fund
Isaac and
Edward L
Ward Everett Hale
George Frisbie Hoar
Nathaniel Paine
Stephen Salisbury
Worcesees
Samuel Abbott Green
Elijah Brigham Stoddard
Worcest Eee Frothingham Hunnewell
Opening at Enneking's Studio on Tremont Street
For two weeks Mr J J Enneking will be at home to friends at 474 Tremont Street from 12 30 to 5 30 p m. Yesterday several visitors looked at his recent works including New England Sunset shown at the World’s Fair. He paints a clear crisp cold style and is nearing a panoramic piece with landscapes noted in his studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Enneking
Tremont Street
England
Hinneking
ERR YANKEE 01 Summer and Open Every Evening
A brief notice advertises a venue named ERR YANKEE open every evening for the summer season. The fragment describes extended hours or ongoing daily access, inviting readers to visit during the warm months.
Woburn Police Bill Moves Through House Debates
Massachusetts House debates police commission for Woburn with 8 to 43 vote to engrossment. Speakers flag controversy over temperance, rumsellers ties, and local self government while amendments seek Governor appointed commissioners or six members. Also discussed are gas plant purchases, strand way funding, and gypsy moth eradication funding in Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Woburn
William F. Donovan
Boston
Marden
Stoneham
Bancroft
Reading
Pople
Fowle
Jordan
Salem
Funeral for Joseph G Carey at St Patrick’s Roxbury
Relatives and friends gathered at St Patrick’s Church Roxbury for a requiem mass and funeral services for Joseph G Carey. The Rev Father James Walsh celebrated with organ music and hymns by William Short and Edward McHugh Jr. The casket was adorned with flowers from colleagues and friends. Six former schoolmates served as pallbearers and interment followed at Calvary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Carey
St. Patrick’s Church
Roxbury
James Walsh
William Short
Alderman Short
Edward McHugh, Jr
McGuldrick
New England Piano Company
William Connors
Robert Carey
Annie R. Kenny
John F. Dever
Walter Brennan
William Conners
Matthew Mulvey
Daniel Lockney
J. Lanigan
Herbert A. Kenny
Calvary
Musical readings at Union Hall by noted local performers
Last evening the Union Hall hosted a musicale for members and friends featuring soprano Miss Jennie Trecartin soloist Miss Alice J Mc Clute violinist Miss Glen Ruth Priest reader Inez Nicholson Cutter and accompanists Mrs M Sherman Raymond and Mrs Downes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
The
Union
Jennie Trecartin
Alice
J. McClute
Glen Ruth Priest
Inez Nicholson
M. Sherman Raymond
Downes
Marlboro Society Present Reception Held at Howe Residence
The Tuesday Club ladies hosted a reception at Representative Louis P. Howe's residence in Marlboro. Hostess Mrs. Howe, president Mrs. William L. Morse and vice president Mrs. George W. Piper greeted a crowd that included no society figures as the parlor rooms appeared elaborate.
Bath four-masted schooner Mary E. Palmer arrives laden with coal
The Bath built Mary E Palmer captained by W H Haskell reaches Bath in 2423 tons of Norfolk coal, her first trip to the port. The vessel measures 223 feet long with 1455 tons net, features machinery powered sails and a donkey engine, and carries an eleven-man crew including the captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Mary E. Palmer
W. H. Haskell
Grand Junction
Norfolk
Palmer
Nantucket Shoals
Augustus
N. T. Palmer
Nathan Lawrence
E. E. Haskell
Augustus E. Palmer
Sarah W. Lawrence
Girls Sail On Bay State For Pleasant Harbor Trip
About 150 shop girls from city sections enjoyed a morning sail yesterday on the new Bay State steamer. The Boston and Portland line lent the vessel and management observers while photographer Stebbins captured views from the deck at Deer Island and Boston Light. The outing ran from India Wharf at 9 30 a m and provided a refreshing break from daily work.
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Bay State
Boston
Portland
Stebbins
India Wharf
Deer Island
Boston Light
Evangelist draws large crowds at Bromfield Street noon meeting
The Rev. C. L. Jackson attracts big audiences this week at Bromfield Street Church daily noon gathering. Gospel soloist Mrs. C. E. Rounsfell is warmly welcomed back and her singing is described as highly effective by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Jackson
Bromfield Street
C. E. Rounsfell
Boston Overseers Report Details Tramps Lodging and Aid
The Boston overseers of the poor report 32 508 people lodged at Wayfarers Lodge and 74 568 meals served in the past year. Many tramps reportedly left for neighboring towns to avoid work, prompting consideration of universal lodging institutions. The aid to families reached 4 289 that year, with 31 500 assisted since 1864, and funds of 198 782 90 in receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Roxbury
Controversy In Customs Over Frozen Herring Hearing
A private hearing at the Boston Custom House drew officials from Warren and Byrne for the United States government. General Appraiser Wilkinson led the inquiry into a protest by a vessel owner and captain about frozen herring cargo. Ex-Appraiser Dodge, Captain Merdock McInnis, Thomas Nicholson, and crew attended as witnesses. The session adjourned after two hours amid surprise at the lack of prior notification, prompting a Treasury notice from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Byrne
United States General
Wilkinson
New York
Dodge
Treasury Department
Washington
Custom House
Thomas Nicholson
Merdock McInnis
N. E. Symonds
Mr. Byrne
United States
Boston
Becaus
City Street Department Announces Major Upgrades and Open Funds
The City Hall street department reports new appropriations for sewer projects in West Roxbury Dorchester and across the Charles River and Chelsea bridges. Forty thousand dollars funds the Chelsea north draw rebuild and new approaches while eight thousand one hundred covers a Charles River bridge foundation. A sewer and pumping station near Forest Avenue Dorchester receives nineteen thousand dollars. Wages for April 19 and extra pay for workers on that day are also authorized by Mayor Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Wheeler
West Roxbury
Dorchester
Charles River
Chelsea
Chelsea North
Forest Avenue
Curtis
Street Department
Oil price steady at 2.10 for Pennsylvania crude
In Pittsburg and Oil City on April 24 the Standard Oil agencies posted 2.10 dollars for Pennsylvania crude oil, the same as the prior two days. The speculative market remained firm with offers at 2.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Oil City
Iroquois Club Denounces Silver and Splits Over Money Issue
In Chicago the Iroquois Club rejected the 1892 Democratic platform and 1894 Illinois platform, adopting a sound money resolution that critics called a threat to the club. The meeting devolved into disorder with 48 to 22 votes and tempers flaring as pro gold forces prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iroquois Club
Democratic Club of
McConnell
United States
S. S. Gregory
Joseph Mann
Charles Shackelford
Hopkins
Mr. Shackelford
Joseph B. Mann
Robbins
Richards
Honest Money League Section
The
Local Democracy
League
Palmer House
Weaver Loses to Straight Populists at Iowa Meeting
In Des Moines the Populist central committee chose June 11 for the state convention and elected C. A. Lloyd of Muscatine as temporary chairman 5 to 4 over Rev S H Bousher. Weaver backers vow to press the fight, while Chairman R N Scott signals ongoing conflict between factions.
Fever in Clothing At Sweat Shop Linked to Scarlet Fever
At a special meeting of the Anti Tenement House League directors the secretary reported filthy sweat shops at 46 Chandler street where scarlet fever has existed since March 27. Clothing manufacture continued until recently. firm to cooperate with the Board of Health to disinfect garments made since March 27 and not yet delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Tenement House League
Court Street
Chandler Street
League
Hipkiss
Board of Health
Bedstead engraving draws antique lovers to Paine Furniture
Antique lovers should view the engraving in column two of the old bed of 179 now on exhibition at Paine Furniture on Canal street. A few reproductions from this design are for sale at nominal prices in Paine warerooms, a rare chance unlikely to recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
Paine
Vote on New York police bill fails in Senate
In Albany on April 24 the Senate struck out an amendment granting appeal rights to dismissed police officers from the New York City reorganization bill. The measure advanced to final passage but was defeated 16 to 16, one vote short of the required seventeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
N. Y
Senate
New York City
Anthracite Presidents Refuse Reading Output Share
Reported in New York that another meeting of anthracite coal presidents ended with a pledge to deny Reading's demand for 2 percent of output. Negotiations were resumed only in suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Massachusetts Senate backs $150,000 gypsy moth appropriation
The Massachusetts Senate debated funding to combat the gypsy moth with opponents pushing for $60,000 and supporters insisting $150,000 is needed. After hours of testimony from senators Wellman Malone and others, the measure passed 25 to 5, authorizing a $150,000 appropriation to exterminate or curtail the pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
Senate
Commonwealth
Bill
Worcester
State Board
Ripley
Serkshire-Hampshire
Harvey
Frothingham
Essex
Wellman
Middlesex
Malone
Franklin
Board of Agriculture
Niles
Free anti toxin distributed by State Board of Health
Since March 28 the State Board of Health has been distributing free anti-toxin to cities towns hospitals boards of health and physicians upon request. Fifty packages went to a single institution and about 150 have been distributed in a month. Each package contains one cubic centimeter of anti-toxin and the board expects the gift to lower prices in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Board of Health
London
Massachusetts Board of Health
No Boston police parade this year
The Boston police commission likely will not hold a parade this year. Commissioner Clark cites busy licensing duties and vacation schedules as reasons, though he would welcome a proper turnout if feasible. The last parade was in May 1891 under Superintendent Cyrus Small, with 600 to 700 officers in line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Police Department
Commission
Mr. Clark
Boston
Cyrus Small
Taunton Blaze Damages Union Stove Lining Works
Taunton April 24 fire at the Union Stove Lining Works caused about 2000 dollars damage with full insurance. The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway Extension, city manufacturers, shares no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Union
the American Wringer Co
Broadway
City Manufacturers
Brockton Man Tricked by Lawyer in Lakeville Whiskey Prank
A Brockton businessman parties with friends near Middleboro and Lakeville. A Lakeville resident drinks his Brockton whiskey and falls ill leading to a staged death hoax. A lawyer and sheriff join a mock examination at a Raynham hotel with a funeral dinner, after which the man pays funeral costs and vows vengeance. The ruse ends with the legend that the Lakeville man will avoid Brockton whiskey in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Middleboro
Lakeville
Kentucky
Shoe City
Raynham
Bristol County
Man Struck by Electric Car in West End Street Railway
Michael Curran age 40 living at 104 Warrenton street South End attempted to cross the tracks in front of electric car No 308 opposite 1057 Washington street at 6 30 last evening. He was struck by the car fender and knocked down sustaining a fracture of the right ankle. Curran was removed to City Hospital. The car was in charge of conductor 96 and motorman 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Curran
Warrenton Street
South End
West End Street Railway
Washington Street
Curran
City Hospital
Goodrich and Gellatly Marry in Crane New Jersey
In Crane New Jersey on April 22, Mary Anna Gellatly daughter of Mrs William Adam Gellatly wed Charles Cross Goodrich as officiated by Reverend James Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich—Gellatly
Crane N. J
James Yl Dickinson
Mary Anna Gellatly
William Adam Gellatly
Charles Cross Goodrich
Obituary Notices From Cambridge Winchester Finnerty and More
Brief death notices listing James Otis Cashman age 22 9 months Gale Bufford Finnerty Clara G Finnerty Thomas Higgins and Padden with funeral details and residence locations including Cambridge Winchester Calumet road Oxford street and South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashman
Cambridge
James Otis Cashman
Davis
Winchester
Gale Bufford
Helen Andrews
George Brinton Davis
LL. Frank Bufford
Calumet Road
Finnerty
Oxford
Clara G
Cathatalan
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Methys
Methii
Fremont St
Masonic Temple
Bostott
the Antiquarian
Society
Enneking’s
Woburn’s Police
Strandway
State House
W. F. Donovan
Oldiverse Committee
House
Donovan
Stuart
Philadelphia
Bureau of Gas
Duddy
Somerville
Krebs
Committee On Manufactures
Mclaven
Marlboro Society
Hood
Katherine
Evangelist Jackson
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey CO
Rochester
Hodges
Essex Essen St
Chaunay
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Dandruff
Charles H. Bassett
Joseph T. Brown & CO
Bedford St
Chas, Green & Co
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court &T
Aher
Higgins
South Boston
Thomas Higgins
Padden
Prince
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