Brookline Gas dispute ends with AG notice and new Boston gas rate
The Boston Gas Commission ruled Brookline Gaslight Co violated city rules by digging up Boston streets for gas pipes without written Aldermen consent. Notices to the Attorney General and Brookline Gaslight Co were ordered. The commission also adopted a plan to consult the Attorney General before further action. Mayor Matthews and city counsel weighed in on legality. The Boston Gas Co voted to accept the commission’s recommendation and set gas price at $1 per thousand feet starting May 1.
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Board of Gas Commissioners
Brookline Gas Company
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Barker
Brookline Gaslight Company
Board of Aliermen
McDonald
Brookline Gas Light Company
Towne
Grookline Gas Company
Office of
The
Gas Commission
P. Greenough
Boston Gas Company
Robert Amory
Messrs
Kh. M. Morse
A. C. Burrage
Matthews
Babson
Brookline Company
Bay State Company
Gas Commissioners
Amateur Circus Delights Harvard Audience With Equestrienne Act
An amateur circus at Harvard features Mile. La Denny the equestrienne in a daring display with a donkey and attendants, plus trapeze, parallel bars, and Roman hurdle acts. John the venerable orangeman brings cheers in a red coat on a donkey. The show also includes snake acts and a final spectacle Zero. Performances run Friday night and Saturday matinee.
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Equestrienne
Mile
Clarence B
la Denny
Anton Reinholtsen
George Steffens
J.kreidel
C. Reutemann
Boston
John
Harvard
John T. Williams
Samson
W. E. Putnam,Jr
R. D. Farquhar
J. FE. Morse
William Orr
W. J. Nagle
C. J. Liddell
Trishman
Sucking Pig
George Jackson
Neerless
Miss
Alfred) Mudge
Paddy Whiskers
Death of Prof L M Norton at MIT
Louis Mills Norton professor of organic chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology died at his Auburndale home at 4 PM after a weeklong illness. Born in Athol in 1855, he graduated from MIT in 1875 and later held the chair of organic chemistry until his death. He led MIT's World’s Fair exhibition and leaves a wife and five children.
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Newton
Louis Mills Norton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Auburndale
Athol
John Foote Norton
Institute of Technology
Five Die As Bare Rocks Railroad Disaster Climbs
Five people have died and at least three more will succumb to injuries from the Bare Rocks railroad catastrophe that occurred last evening near Somerset Pennsylvania. Rescue teams continue assessment and aid as officials investigate the wreck and causes.
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Somerset
Bare Rocks
Eckles Takes Command as Comptroller of Currency
Washington April 26 James H Eckles began his duties as the new comptroller of the currency today, assuming control of the agency and its financial oversight responsibilities.
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Washington
James H. Eckles
Death of Alexander Symmes Pioneer Carriage Maker
Alexander Symmes of Medford dies at noon from brain hemorrhage. Born December 13, 1823 in Winchester Symmes's Corner, he learned carriage trade with his father and ran a shop before joining A. S. Symmes & Son. Long involved in city affairs, he served Washington Hook and Ladder and was Fire Engineer chief from 1858 to 1866. Survived by six daughters and one son.
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Alexander
A. S.‘Symines & Son
Symines
Medford
Washington Hook and Ladder Company
Board of Fire Engineers
Essex County Democrats Banquet Attended by Notables
The Essex County Democratic Club banquet at Odell Hall drew about 150 partisans. Speakers included Congressman O'Neil, the Hon Samuel Roads, Henry Sparhawk, ex Senator Stopford, John R. Murphy, and others.
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Sacem
Essex County Democratic Club
Odell Hall
O'Neil
Samuel Roads
Henry Sparhawk
Stopford
Johin R. Murphy
Santa Fe official to take Mexican Central residency
Topeka Kan April 26 A A Robinson second vice president and general manager of the Santa Fe has accepted the residency of the Mexican Central He sails tonight with his family for London for a month's absence His headquarters will probably be at Boston.
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Topeka
Kan
A. A. Robinson
The
Santa Fe
London
Boston
Reading railroad relief plan seeks 80 million new bonds
New York April 26 plan for Reading railroad relief proposes a new 80 million bond issue bearing 6 percent interest. Bonds to rank after general mortgage but before income bonds, offered to current security holders at 95. Syndicate already pledged 27 million with major backers including Drexel & Co and Drexel Morgan & Co. If sold at 95, proceeds would total 28.5 million, easing floating debt of 18 million and providing 10.5 million working capital. Plan avoids receivers’ certificates and awaits final bondholder recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reading Railroad
J. Lowther Welsh
Samuel Dickson
Board of Managers of the Road
Philadelphia
John R. Dos Passos
Drexel & Co
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Reading Company
Woburn Board of Trade marks eighth anniversary events
The Woburn Board of Trade marked its eighth anniversary with a reception banquet and entertainment at Music Hall and adjacent chambers. Speakers included ex Mayor George F. Bean as toastmaster and Lt Governor Walcott, Colonel Doherty, C. P. Lovell, Rev. Parker, Rep. Hall, and Miss Carrie De Lorica. Mayor Richardson urged immediate start of the local sewer system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woekly
Woburn Board of Trade
Music Hall
Board of Trade
Carter
George F. Bean
Walcott
Thomas F. Doherty
Boston Water Board
C. P. Lovell
Boston Produce Exchange
H. C. Parker
The
Unitarian Church
Henry C. Hall
Carrie de Lorica
Woburn Woman’s Club
Richardson
Death of Captain Wiltse in New York
Washington April 26 A telegram from New York reports Captain Gilbert C Wiltse died from congestion of the brain after a six day illness The Boston commanded by Wiltse during Hawaii unrest and the marines who raised our flag establishing a protectorate over the islands were fed by him before he was placed on waiting orders.
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WasuinGton
Navy Department
New York
Gilbert C. Wiltse
Wiltse
Boston
Hawaii
Islands
Newton Literary Women Meet at Federation Reception
Newton April 26 A pleasant social event among the literary women of Newton was the reception to the federation of clubs by the Newton Social Science Club at the Newton Club house yesterday afternoon. About 150 women attended in elaborate costumes. Mrs Edward Sawyer greeted guests with club officers assisting. An elaborate luncheon was served in the ladies cafe and a literary discussion followed on how women can broaden and increase the spirit of patriotism.
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Newton
Federation of Clubs
Newton Social Science Club
Newton Club
Edward Sawyer
Dissension in Belgrade Cabinet After Coup Detat
A Belgrade despatch reports discord in King Alexander's new cabinet formed after the coup detat two weeks earlier. The King refuses M Franassovics's resignation as Minister of War while ex-Minister Djurocs travels to Roumania on a confidential mission to Queen Natalie.
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Lonpox
Belgrade
Alexander
M. Franassovics
M. Djurocs
Roumania
Natalie
Bakers Strike Near End as Bosses Submit Terms
In New Haven on April 26 striking bakers appear to have won major terms as most employers accept the union demands. Large bakery owners refuse and have hired replacements from New York, signaling a split in the industry response to the labor action.
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New Haven
New York
Cardinal Sepiacc Dead in Rome Fire?
Rome April 26 Cardinal Luigi Sepi neci is dead. He was born at Castiglione Italy Sept 12 1835 and created cardinal Dec 14 1391.
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Rome
Luigi Sepineci
Castiglione
Italy
President Cleveland Arrives in Jersey City After Naval Parade
In a lively dispatch from New York, the Enterprise reports shad nets around the ship and a field day of compliments for the Post. President Cleveland, his party, and officials travel by rail toward Chicago, with ceremonies in Jersey City and a reception committee led by Belmont and Strauss.
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New York
Cleveland
Jersey City
Pennsylvania
Perry Belmont
Isidor Strauss
J. Edward Simmons
Victoria Hotel
Union League Club
Compelled to Decline Similar Invitations
The notice states a person was compelled to decline similar invitations due to the lateness of arrival, citing timing as the reason for nonattendance and related constraints. The brief implies repeated late arrivals affecting engagement.
Labor Meetings Push 25 Cent Day Increase Across Trades
Labor news reports a Wells Memorial Hall gathering where carpenters pressed for a 25 cent daily raise. Leaders Joseph G. Clinkard and Harry Loyd spoke as the movement grows amid union agitation. Massachusetts Label League opened permanent HQ at 45 Eliot Street. Pants Makers at 53 Hanover Street discussed current price lists. Painters and decorators seek higher pay and shorter hours as a large meeting voted solidarity and unity in pursuing demands.
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Carpenters
Wells Memorial Hall
Joseph G. Clinkard
Harry Loyd
Massachusetts Label League
Eliot Street
Hanover Street
Y. M. C. Union Concert At Union Hall
A weekly Y M C union event featured Miss Maud K Williams soprano Mrs M Sherman Raymond violin Charles Jr Tucker zither Grace May Gooding cornet Lylie Smith guitar A Harlow Martin pianist Mabel Fe Wilson accompanist The club reminds members of tonight's closing fall in Daily Duties course at Norcross Hall by Rev James Huxtable on Religious Duties.
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Y. M.C. Union
Union Hall
Maud K. Williams
M. Sherman Raymond
Charles Jr. Tucker
Grace May Gooding
Lylie Smith
A. Harlow Martin
Mabel FE. Wilson
Y. M. Christian Union
Norcross Hall
Lev. James Huxtable
South Boston
Women Relief Corps Dress Party Aids Fund Drive
The Women’s Relief Corps No. 157 held a dress party at Red Men’s Hall on Tremont Street. Revenue from the event was handed to treasurer Mrs. A. Cook, with floor director Mrs. A. Dismore and an accompanying group of aids and a reception committee assisting.
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Women’s Relief Corps No. 157
Red Men’s Fiall
Tremont Street
A. Cook
E. Dismore
L. Rogers
M. 3B. Newcome
Naval reserves visit to Boston steamer Enterprise
The Union League Club hosts Massa setts notables aboard the Enterprise for a reception with two Bay State naval reserve companies aboard the steamer Massachusetts and the other six cared for on the Enterprise. A band will entertain, bean soup will be served, and about seventy reserves plus nearly 200 guests are expected. The guns have been overhauled and uniforms dusted as Captain Merry escorted a Post reporter along the river.
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Merry
Post
Hever
Fleet in Position as Warships Move to North River
The New York flotilla paraded from night anchorage to permanent moorings in the North River on April 26. The Battery edge thronged with spectators while crowds filled rooftops and piers, making a colorful harbor pageant as ships lined the harbor.
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North River
New York
Notable East Weymouth wedding at Congregational Church
East Weymouth witnessed the wedding of Lydia Charlotte Lovell and Henry Augustus Richards as a special Boston-bound train brought guests. The ceremony by Rev. Daniel Evans featured a large floral decor, Mendelssohn's March, and a grand reception at Masonic Hall with intricate gowns and family banners.
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East Weymouth
Congregational Church
Boston
Lydia Charlotte Lovell
Henry Augustus Richards
Weymouth
Miss Lovell
Benjamin S. Lovell
Mr. Richards
H. A. Richards
Quincy
William F. Burrill
Brockton
Mendelssohn
George Richards
Miss
Helen Isabel Lovell
Grace Marian Lovell
Colonel Lovell
Daniel Evans
Masonic Hall
R. and J. Porter
Back Bay Bride Weds John Hitchcock at Old South Church
Esther May Baker of Commonwealth avenue married John Hitchcock last evening at New Old South Church. The ceremony drew a full church and galleries with Lohengrin’s march. Mrs Baker hosted a reception at 117 Commonwealth avenue. The couple planned an extended European trip after the wedding festivities.
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Esther May Baker
Eliza Baker
Commonwealth Avenue
John Hitchcock
New Old South Church
Back Bay
Edith Westcott
Boston
Miss Westcott
Twain
George A. Gordon
B. M. Gillespie
New York
A. Charles W. Keyes
George T. Keyes
M. Irving Mott
Theodore Bremer
Hitchcock
M. Baker
William C Whitney to Reside in Beverly This Summer
Ex Secretary of War William C Whitney will live at Beverly Farms for the summer after renting the Eugene Thayer estate for 6000 dollars.
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William C. Whitney
Beverly
Bevery
Beverly Farms
Eugene Thayer
Salvation Army Auxiliary League aids fallen in city
The Auxiliary League of the Salvation Army met at Park Street Church vestry with a small turnout but strong interest. Speakers included Major and Mrs. Brewer Ensign Edith Marshall and other officers who spoke on sympathy and work among the fallen and slums of big cities.
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Auxiliary League of the Salvation Army
Park Street
Brewer
Edith Marshall
Everett Board of Trade Elects Officers for Year
Members gathered at Society Hall last evening and elected Frank P. Bennett as president with George S. Foster and Darius Hadley as vice presidents. Lt. Henry March is secretary and Edward B. Noyes treasurer. Directors include Dudley P. Bailey and others. A May grand banquet with noted speakers is planned to inaugurate the new board and its treasury fund.
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Board of Trade of Everett
Society Hall
Frank P. Bennett
George S. Foster
Darius Hadley
Henry March
Edward B. Noyes
Dudley P. Bailey, Esq
D. O. Dearborn
N. A. Dill
Samuel Freemand
M. B. Hall
John D. Henderson
C. E. Jennings
E. C. Mead
J. W. Philbrick
George I. Smith
Amos Stone
E. B. Wilson
Mr Robert I Scott Weds Miss Gi Van Buskirk in Boston Area
The ceremony occurred last evening at the bride's mother home at 66 Allston Street Bri last evening with Rev Ja Hee of Harvard Avenue M E Church presiding. Kred Malcolm served as best man. Grace Wentworth was maid of honor. ushers Edward W James Knowles and Fred Bacon attended. A large reception followed. Mr and Mrs Scott will reside at Allston Street after their home.
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Robert I. Scott
Gi van Buskirk
van Buskirk
Allston Street
Bri
Ja. Hee
Harvard Avenue
M. E
Kred Malcolm
Grace Wentworth
Edward W James Knowles
Fred Bacon
Wedding of Thur Spencer Cumminsza to Emma Hapgood
The wedding of Thur Spencer Cumminsza to Emma Lizzie Hapgood was held last evening at Cambridge. Rev George W Buell officiated at the Universalist Church. The bridesmaid was Flor M Porter and best man was Charles P Cummins. A reception followed at the groom’s residence with guests including William I F Smith and others. The couple will reside at 15 Reming Street Cambridge.
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C Bridge
Thur Spencer Cumminzsa
Emma Lizzie Hapgood
Richard Klang
Bur tbrate by Be rhton fatord Mr and of
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Marriage of Frederick L. Camr and Alice Taylor at Longwood
The marriage occurred last evening at the bride's parents Essex Road Longwood side altar with Rev Minot J. Sargiss officiating. The couple were declared man and wife amid a large gathering. ushers included Walpin Came Augustus Thorndike Willise Pierce Clarence Leonard Edward Withe Horace Smith. A reception followed the ceremony with many attendees.
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Frederick L. Camr
Alice Taylor
Mice John Taylor
Essex
Rydal Longwood
Brikodd
Minot J. Sargiss
Mr. Came
Mppsst Taylor
Messrs
Walpin Came
Augustus Thorndike
Willise, Pierce
Clarence Leonard
Edward Withe
Horace Smith
Body found beside railroad tracks identified as Haverhill resident
The man found lying beside the New York & New England line under Dorchester bridge has been identified as Daniel Dalfe, a Haverhill resident. He had recently left a boarding place at 36 Joiner Street and was last seen with a friend named Stephen who later marguered the body.
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New York & New England Railroad
Dorchester Bridge
Daniel Dalfe
Haverhill
Mown
Joiner Street
Charles
Hogan
Stephen
Whee
Woman Dies After Suicide Attempt at 81 Chapman Street
At 8 o clock a distressed woman rushed to Dr McDonald s South End office reporting a suicide attempt at 81 Chapman Street. Dr McLaughlin found Mrs Lonixa Jones 80 in great agony after taking a dose of rough on rats. She died at City Hospital at 8 45 PM.
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McDonald
South End
McLaughlin
Chapman Street
Lonixa Jones
City Hospital
Governor Russell Heads to New York with Staff on Trip
Governor Russell has recovered enough to travel to New York, leaving yesterday from Park Square station with nearly all staff. The party will stay at the Holland. Council members include Ziba C. Keith Brockton Arthur B Breed Lynn Davidhaurice Brookline Lyman T Jelts Hudson Joseph R Leeson Newton George F Morse Leominster James Donovan Boston Elisha Morgan Springfield and Executive Clerk Edward F Hamlin Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
New York
Park Square
Holland
Ziba C. Keith
Brockton
Arthur B. Breed
Lynn
Davidhaurice
Brookline
Lyman T. Jelts
Hudson
Joseph R. Leeson
Newton
George F. Morse
Leominster
James Donovan
Boston
Elisha Morgan
Springfield
Edward F. Hamlin
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Naval Pageant
Herald and Post
Colonel Andrews
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Holland House
Mrs. Cleveland
Castle William
Yorktown
Enterprise
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Wildwood
van Speyk
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Jean Bart
Governor’s Island
Old Fort
Liberty Island
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Ericsson
Newton Literary
Bakers
Cardinal Sepiacc
Washington Street
Bedford
Baker
Osborn
Tive Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Chicago
Labor News
Trey
Lagres
the Richards
Lovell Nuptials
East
Washington St
House
Addicks Gas Companies
Booth
Fremont
Smith
Edwin Booth
Everett Board OF Trade
Scott Buskirk
Hapgood
Berhton
Fatord
Hite
Rth Lek
Ole
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Ersain
Ing
Aimton T
Taylor
GFF
Bunker Hill
A.C. van Nostrand
Bunker Hill Breweries
Charlestown
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