Bazaar display at New England Hospital fair boosts donations
Ladies of the New England Hospital for Women and Children open a weeklong bazaar in Horticultural Hall. Exhibits include needlework, paintings, and autographs with proceeds and bequests funding hospital work. Notables include Miss Cora Clarke and events planned by Dr. Zakrzewska and Mrs. Folsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Hospital For
Horticultural Hall
Atlanta University
Bumstead
Knoxville
Fenn
South End
James Rey
Freeman Clarke
Cora Clarke
Jamaica Plain
D. Cheney
George A. Goddard
J. W. Denny
F. W. Gregory
J. J. Hecht
Alfred Jones
W. #. Kehew
Liberal voters urged to back Catholics on Boston school board
A Boston public letter signed by prominent citizens urges voters to oppose religious bigotry in school governance. Three tickets compete for the 24 member school committee as Catholics seek representation. writers highlight candidates MurRPHY MCDONALD and DUNN as strong choices amid calls to concentrate votes for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Emily A. Flfield
George R. Swasey
William A. Mowry
Charles M. Green
James S. Murphy
James A. McDonald
William A. Dunn
Thomas W. Proctor
James S. Murrphy
Water Meter Case in Boston Focuses on Tremont Company
A Boston story reviews the Tremont Water Meter Company saga linked to Moody Merrill and the Highland Street Railway. It details 1883 to 1886 tests, bonds, board actions, meter design changes, widespread defects, and mounting city losses amid evolving Water Board policies.
Tremont meters scandal ends in costly Boston dispute
The Tremont Water Meter controversy in Boston spans 1886 to 1889 with meters, bonds, and lawsuits. The city faced losses, repairs, and a $5019 settlement. a later suit sought $30,000, and a Citizens Association inquiry led to ongoing court action and stalled council efforts.
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Boston Water Board
Tremont Company
Mr. Merrill
Water Board
Tremont
Boston
Tremont Water Meter Enterprise
Merrill
John Fottier, Jr
Citizens’ Association
Citizens of Boston
City of
Tremont Water Meter Company
Andrew
Bailey
Superior Court
Herbert L. Harding
Water Committee
Somerville Alderman-elect in Court over Anonymous Circular
Alderman-elect William A. Hunnewell of Somerville was arraigned in Police Court on a charge of printing and distributing an anonymous circular reflecting on Councilman Isaac K. Webber and aiming to defeat him in the municipal election. He pleaded not guilty and requested a December 10 continuance. bail was set at $500.
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Somerville
William A. Hunnewell
Isaac K K. Webber
Peace Sunday Proposed by Universal Peace Congress
Address to United States clergymen urges observing the third Sunday in December as Peace Sunday worldwide. English Congregational and Baptist Unions will preach on peace. literature available from George Dana Boardman and J. Eb. Wood of the Christian Arbitration and Peace Society in Philadelphia.
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United States
Universal Peace Congress
London
Congregational
Baptist
England
Prince of Peace
George Dana Boardman
J. Eb. Wood
Office
The
Christian Arbitration and Peace Society
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Responsibility for Other People's Good Times
The Women's Educational and Industrial Union earns praise for fostering a family atmosphere amid last night’s disruption as Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells spoke on responsibility for others. She argued caste exists in American society, praised moral education, and urged sympathy as the key to humane social life and lasting introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Kate Gannett Wells
Our
Republic
Bop
Suffragists Gather in Meionaon After South Dakota Defeat
Those time honored suffragists met in the Meionaon last evening and shared hot coffee and cake with the sad news of their latest defeat in South Dakota outlined by Rev. Henry B. Blackwell. On the platform sat Mrs. Lucy Stone Mrs. Eilen B. Dietrick and Mrs. Judith W. Smith of East Boston. A poem illuminating the cause was read by William Lloyd Garrison, and Louise and Daisy Dietrick performed violin and piano selections. Addresses were delivered by Mrs. Stone Mrs. E. N. L. Walton and others.
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Meionaon
South Dakota
Henry B. Blackwell
Lucy Stone
Eilen B. Dietrick
Judith W. Smith
East
Boston
William Lloyd Garrison
Louise
Daisy Dietrick
Stone
E. N. L. Walton
Alien contract labor question in Maine prompted by Caribou change
Ottawa reports J M Pickard resigns as station agent at Caribou Maine. Richard Wheelpley of Bath N B named as successor. Aroostook residents seek details of the alien contract labor law and its Maine enforceability, alleging Canadian Pacific Railway hired a Bath man under contract to serve at Caribou.
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Ottawa
Ont
M. H. Pickard
Caribou
Richard Wheelpley
Bath
N. 5
Aroostook
Maine
Canadian Pacific Railway Comany
N. B
Blood Purifier Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Liberty
An advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a great blood purifier that grants physical freedom from ailments like scrofula and salt rheum, portraying readers as in need of purification to enjoy liberty.
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Hood
Prohibition Candidate Shapleigh Accepts Boston Mayor Nomination
Mr S B Shapleigh the Prohibitionists nominee for Mayor of Boston has accepted the nomination. In a letter to E I Aldrich and J Needham Jr he states he does not seek office but honors the reform party. He urges support for public schools compulsory education and adherence to principle over machine rule. Boston Dec 2 1890.
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8. B. Shapleigh
Prohibitionists
Boston
Prohibition Committee
Messrs. E. I. Aldrich
J. Needham, Jr
Lam
B. Shapleigh
Bowling Tournament Narrowly Won by Boston Team at Exeter Street Club
The Boston Athletic Association defeated Norfolk Casino by twenty five points in the inter club bowling series at the Exeter street club house last night. Scores show a close contest with B A A taking the lead in the final frames.
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Boston Athletic Association
Norfolk Casino
Exeter Street
NEW HAMBURG LINER LAUNCHED AT STETTIN
The steamship Fuerst Bismarck of Hamburg American was launched at Stettin amid the largest German gathering there. Christened by Countess Bismarck Niephoff, the 12 000 ton twin screw vessel is the line’s fourth greyhound, a sister to the Normannia, with 20 knot speed and 16 000 horsepower total. It measures 610 by 57.2 by 38 feet and will enter service between New York and Hamburg in April.
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Fuerst Bismarck
Stettin
Germany
Oder
Bismarck Niephoff
Prince Bismarck
Hamburg-American Packet Company
Vulcan Shipbuilding Company
Normannia
Ocean Greyhound
Hamburg
New York
Doings of Cambridge Aldermen Adopt Street Plans
At a regular Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting, officials adopted orders to lay out Munroe street and renumber Hamilton street. The Mayor was authorized to join with Boston and other cities to petition General Court for an act allowing the city to set terms for private street use. The board also adopted the revised city charter as proposed by the special committee.
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Citizens’ Association
Moody Merrill
Kremont Water Meter Company
Boston
Maine
Tremont Meter Company
Metropolitan Railroad Company
Board of Aldermen
Merrill
Tremont Company
Tremont Meter Enterprise
Metropolitan Railroad
Highland Road
Mr. Merrill
Highland Railroad Company
W. A. Simmons
Boston Water Board
Mr. Simmons
Mystic Department
Water Committee
Hiram Cutts
Meter Department
Water Board
Remount Meter Company
Sweeney
Turner
Jones
Cutts
Frederick Curtis
The
F. H. Raymond
John Fostler
American Arms Company
East Boston
Records of Water Board
Raymond
State of Maine
Newton
John Fottler, Jr
Francis H. Raymond
Somerville
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I. F. Raymond
J. A. Twomey
Freederick Curtis
Moopy Merrill
John Fott Len
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Munroe Street
Hamilton Street
General Court
Boston Capitalists Win Chicago World's Fair Railway Franchise
A Boston dominated company secured the Riley elevated line franchise to run ten miles between the exposition lake front and Jackson Park stations for the Chicago World's Fair. Construction begins immediately with completion planned by opening day. Projected cost is about 450000 dollars per mile as Chicago financiers review plans with chief engineer Mr Minot Kahuri.
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Boston
Chicago
Lake Front
Jackson Park
Minot
Kahuri
Riley
Open Indoor Handicap Games at Boston Athletic Association
A large field contested three events in the Boston Athletic Association gymnasium including the 15 yard dash, running high jump and standing broad jump. W G Irwin set a club record in the standing broad jump while Morse and Green excelled in the running high jump.
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Athletic Association
Boston Athletic Association
W. G. Irwin
A. H. Green
Jin
Mann
R. G. Brown
Fr. W. Lord
Lord
J. JT. McNeil
A. C
A._H. Green
He AG Aebik
J. T. Williams
Bieces
Alt
J. H. Alward
H. A.A
N. F. Doherty
B.A. A
Vielé
Viele
J. T. McNeil
L. C. Wason
M. T
F. W. Lord
F. H. Robertson
L. McGuirk
E. C. Carter
City electric car delays irritate West End riders
The Cambridge system of electric cars in the West End faced severe delays early last event due to heavy congestion and weak current from snow plows and ice on rails. Slow progress disrupted travel between 6 and 7 o'clock, with a breakdown near Charles Street in Boston aggravating the issue.
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Cambridge
West End Road
Charles Street
Boston
Dickens Bazaar Nets 4025 Profits for Union Board
At Union's Tuesday meeting the Dickens Bazaar and Carnival reported net profits of 4025 dollars and remaining items will form the nucleus for a possible Easter sale. The committee expressed thanks to Whidden and Co. McNeil Bros. Woodbury and Leighton Ira G. Hersey Morton and Chesley Gerry and Northup and Z Mode for booths, Winslow and Wetherell for hall planning, and Colonel Edmunds True Brown, Thomas Cushing, G W Beardsley and Henry Adams for various contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
K. EF. Pitman
Dickens Bazaar
Carnival
Messrs. Whidden & Co
McNeil Bros
Woodbury & Leighton
Accidents on Slippery Sidewalks Reported in Reading Streets
Miss Parker of Reading slipped on the corner of Washington and Bedford yesterday about 11 am, suffering a compound fracture of her left arm and being sent home after treatment. Nellie McArthur of 34 Clark Street fell on the ice on Merrimac near Stamford last evening at 8 50, cutting her head. Dr Eliot sewed the wound and she returned home.
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Miss Parker
Reading
Washington and
Bedford Streets
Nellie McArthur
Clark Street
Merrimac Street
Stamford Street
Eliot
Daily Unitarian service opens at King's Chapel
The first daily half hour Unitarian union service was held at noon yesterday in King's Chapel with Rev. R. E. Horton officiating. He spoke on Serious Meditation, describing it as tender pondering on life’s realities and urging cheerful, fruitful reflection. The Chauncy Hall School public hour featured Captain Julius A. Palmer. He shared sea stories from a Cape Horn voyage to the Golden Gate, offering entertainment and sober lessons for the children.
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King’s Chapel
RE. A. Horton
Chauncy Hall School
Julius A
Boston Merchants Association Sees Banquet Plans and Board Meeting
The Boston Merchants Association held its monthly meeting at Young's Hotel with President Lane presiding. J R Leeson announced the banquet preparations and speaker lineup. The group will attend the National Board of Trade meeting in New Orleans on December 8 with N W Farley and Edward B Wilson. A committee for 1891 officer nominations was formed, led by Edward P Wilbur, with several members named.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Lane
J. R. Leeson
National Board of Trade
New Orleans
N. W. Farley
Edward B. Wilson
Edward P. Wilbur
John R. Ainsley
Rufus F. Greeley
George K. Fiske
James L. Wesson
Regan Nomination Rally for Ninth District Alderman
Friends of Martin Regan the regular Democratic candidate for Alderman in the ninth district gathered at Cabot Street Bath House to ratify his nomination and that of Nathan Matthews for Mayor Speakers included Senator Edward E. Donovan Alderman McLaughlin and Senate McNary urging party harmony and united support for Regan The event ended with Regan and McNary among closing speakers Kemp's Balsam cough sample promotion noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Regan
Cabot Street
Bath House
Nathan Matthews
John J. Madden
Edward E. Donovan
Regan
Alderman McLaughlin
Richard Sullivan
Murphy
Ward 18
Senator McNary
South Boston
Remarkable Tall Iowa Girl and Notable Whiskey Brands
An Iowa girl aged 17 stands 7 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 235 pounds with 3 inch shoe soles, described as a rare curiosity. The ad promotes Old Bourbon and G O Taylor Pure Rye whiskies as in good standing nationwide, sold by Chester Graves & Sons, Boston, with firm name on label and cork.
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New England Hospital For Women and Children
Richards
van Rensselaer Place
Park Square
Church Street
Charles W. Smith
la Grange Street
William R. Richards
Post
Smith
Columbus Avenue
Boylston
Berkeley
Tremont Streets
Copley Square
St. James Avenue
Providence Division
Old Colony Railroad
van Rensselaer Street
la Grange
Beach Streets
Van_ Rensselaer place
Boylston Street
Tremont Street
Friends of
Martin Brimmer
Phillips Brooks
Clarence J. Blake
John P. Brown
Ednah D. Cheney
Samuel C. Cobb
Robert Codman
Charles Carleton
Albert L. Coolidge
Uriel H. Crocker
Sarah A. BP. Dieman
Samuel Eliot
William Endicott
William Grafton
Eilen S. Hale
Lavinia A. Hatch
Mary Tiemenway
Julia Ward Howe
Samuel Johnson
Anna C. Lowell
Salome Merritt
Francis Parkman
Elizabeth C. Putnam
William B. Rogers
William G. Russell
Robert H. Geen
Francis A. Walker
Darwin E. Ware
Cornelia Warren
J Sarah W. Whitman
Bond
Commttee On Water
Common Council
Greenough
Committee On Water
Fremont Company
Water Department
Fremont
Simmons
Cutis
Tremonts
Joseph
Horace T. Rockwell
Rockwell
Prohibition
Mr. Shapleigh
B. A. A. Team
Hill Seca
Ceneres
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Cecsccereeers
Casino
Jonnson
Ceveeees
Davis
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Sot
Goodwin Cscs Vee
Cscs
Ceswe Toe
Doings OF
Cambridge Aldermen
Poe
Tia
Peope
Grocer
the Pure Baking Powder CO
Alt Aawy
the Post Publishing Co
Milk Street
Mass
France
West End
Kemp
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