Cunard to Extend Boston Wharf for Faster Steamship Service
Preparations at Cunard dock East Boston progress for the Umbria and Etruria to begin service this spring. A large shed section will be removed to allow lighters to load and unload without blocking the Boston and Maine car float. The changes will cost money but improve loading facilities and passengers will gain time and reduced costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard Line
Cunard Company
East
Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Cunard
New York
Umbria
Etruria
Tracks and delays mark East Boston electric car rollout
East Boston struggles with slow electric car rollout blamed on General Electric dynamos while rising passenger traffic strains horse car service. Lexington street track tweaks extend round trips, keeping drivers under pressure. Union station pavement to be replaced. Nantasket winter rates stay same. Ayer Junction renamed to Ayer to align timetables. Florida Central & Peninsula opens Boston office. The Trackman reports reductions in Boston and Maine railroad crew levels on southern division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
East Boston
General Electric Company
Lexington Street
New York City
Boston
W. 8B. Courtwright
Wisconsin Lines
Union Station
Lowell Division
Nantasket
New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
Boston & Maine
Ayer Junction
Ayer
Fitchburg Road
Florida Central & Peninsula Company
Washington Street
Edward Palmer
Boston & Maine Railroad
Southern Division
Brimmer School Dinner Set for January 10 at Young's
The Brimmer School Association met at Young's last evening with Solo mon Bacharach presiding and John T. B. Gorman serving as secretary. They decided to hold the annual dinner on Thursday January 10 at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimmer School Association
Young’s
Solomon Bacharach
John T. B. Gorman
Young's
Why Not Save the Horses a Stable Fastener Claim
An advertisement from Dr. Chas H Hall of Boston promotes the Watters Stable Fastener as a life saving device for horses and cattle in fires. It claims the device can liberate all animals simultaneously and can release fifty horses in a second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Charles St
Boston
Mass
Mass Oil Trade Association Meeting Reports Trust Threats
The Oil Trade Association of Boston held a meeting with 150 members from cities including Lawrence Haverhill New Bedford Worcester Fall River and more. Resolutions condemned spying and below cost pricing to crush competition and urged public defense against trusts and monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Trade Association of
Boston
Exchange Club
Lawrence
Haverhill
New Bedford
Worcester
Fall River
Brockton
George H. Leonard
New England Oil Company
Pennsylvania Oil Co
Peabody
Mass
Hood’s Blood Purifier and Sarsaparilla Promotion Urges Public Action
In a public-reading style piece critics dissect monopolies and call for reform. Clergy and press warnings join a reform-minded push urging the public to act against monopolistic power. The era’s independent oil groups report rising activity, education, and business gains as they rally support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
James
Boston
Pennsylvania
N. BE. Oil Company
Henry Saltonstall Dies Treasurer of Pacific Mills
Henry Saltonstall treasurer of the Pacific Mills Company died at his home 26 Commonwealth avenue at about 1 am. He was born in Salem about 68 years ago and had long served as treasurer of Chicopee Manufacturing and Atlantic Cotton Mills before joining Pacific Mills in 1880. He suffered heart trouble for years. He is survived by wife Mrs Appleton and stepson Mr Francis H Appleton of Marlboro Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Saltonstall
Pacific Mills
Commonwealth Avenue
Mr. Saltonstall
Salem
Chicopee Manufacturing Company
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Pacific Mills Company
William G. Saltonstall
Mason Building
Lynnfield
Boston
Appleton
Silsby
Francis H. Appleton
Marlboro Street
Carter
St. Julien
John Draper
Burton W. Neal
Frank Richardson
Augustus Whittemore
C. W. Holzer
Brookline
Sam Corey
Psyche
Mr. Fales
Valley Chief
Ruby Royal
Andy McCue
D. W. Young
John Perry
John Wright
J. W. Thompson
Charles Flanders
Arthur Gorman
Henry Richards
George W. Boynton
L. A. Brockway
Robert Bartlett
Captain Perkins
Thomas W. Farnsworth
Tacoma National Bank Closed in Liquidation
The Tacoma National Bank in Tacoma Washington has closed its doors and begun liquidation proceedings. Former customers are advised to present claims as the bank winds down operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma, Wash
Tacoma National Bank
Allodyne Promises Relief for Cholera and Related Ailments
An aging classified style ad touts Allodyne as a universal cure for cholera morbus infantum chronic diarrhoea and numerous other pains. It claims to soothe internal and external inflammation and to have saved lives and relieved suffering despite prior medical failure.
Johnsons ANOpYNE origin and claim of lasting remedy
An 1810 origin claim describes Johnsons ANOpYNE as the universal household remedy from infancy to old age. It touts cures for many diseases and recommends it as the best and original preparation endorsed by physicians and generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johnson
Johnsons Anodyne Liniment Helps Bangor Man
After over two years of chronic diarrhoea the patient improved within days after using Johnsons Anodyne Liniment. James Pendergast of Bangor Maine reports he is now well and strong and credits the remedy with his recovery. Printed with the doctors signature and directions on every bottle. Sold everywhere for 35 cents. Johnson & Co Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
James Pendergast
Bangor
Maine
Johnson & CO
Boston
Mass
Brookline Snow Parade Showcases Sleigh Races And Fashion
On a sunny Brookline afternoon crowds watched speed and style on the boulevard. John Shepard led the first family sleigh while numerous residents and notable figures from Brookline and Cambridge paraded swift rigs and elegant outfits, amid a festive holiday mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline Boulevard
John Shepard
Tragic death of cadet Walter J. Glidden at Roxbury
Walter J. Glidden aged 17, a promising cadet aboard the training ship Enterprise, died Friday at his parents home in Roxbury from typhoid fever. Commander Merry praises him as a favorite among officers and cadets. His father, Inspector Charles Glidden of the police, mourns deeply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Glidden
Enterprise
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Glidden
Merry
Charles Glidden
Police
Gate City
Googins
Savannah
Borderer
Trinick
English Channel
John Maddocks
Connecticut
Harbor
Boston
Europe
Percy & Sewall
Bath
Custom House
Samuel H. Nickerson
Rodick
Rosario
Frank T. Stinson
Philadelphia
Havana
Galveston
Atlas
Newport News
George H. Fuller
Burnham
Fuller
Gulf
Isaac W. Phinney
Cape Cod
National Dock
East Boston
East Deering
H. Harris & Co
United States
Resolute
William Sprague
Atlantic Works
Simpson
Hamburg-American Line
Bolivia
Barmen
Harburg
Furness
Milanese
Knight
London
New Orleans
Cuba
Edward H. Blake
Smith
Swan _ bar
Point Pleasant
N. J
Nantasket
Guptill
Hatteras
The One Exception and Leather Chair Offer
An old proverb reads Coute que coute and urges steadfast resolve. The column notes today offers a great leather easy chair at unusually low cost and Paine's Furniture Company presents a tempting leather covered opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Everett carnival of trades opens under church auspices
In Everett Hall the carnival of trades opened with cobbler to undertaker booths run by eager vendors and decorated by charming maids. Miss Gertrude Freeman led the successful flag dance and the event continues Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival of Trades
Everett Hall
M. E. Church
Gertrude Freeman
F. A. Patterson
E. A. Carter
E. M. Hatch
S. H. T. Emery
A. Emery
I. €. Damforth
Henry T. Winston
Trades Carnival
B. F. Badger
Daughters of
Rebekah
Spring
E.A. Carter
H. W. Cotter
G. D. Otis
C. O. Howe
Summer
Eliza Ladner
F. C. Damforth
T. W. Petit
Emma G. Stephens
Autumn
Philip Ham
J. S. Cate
J. Small
E. A. Guellow
A. Wilson
M. A. Goggins
Crockett
Thomas Kelley
School Street Place
Thomas A. Newcomb
Cottage Street
Roy Sweatser
Foley v Talbot ruling upholds verdict in ex parte notice case
The Supreme Court yesterday held that failure to leave notice of filing of exceptions with the adverse party when counsel is absent did not constitute error after the Superior Court dismissed the exceptions. The decision preserves Foley's $729 verdict against James Talbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Supreme Court
David Foley
James Talbot
Foley
Mendon man found dead in Dorchester field
The body of George S. Crowley of Mendon Worcester county was identified in Dorchester on Saturday. Officials believe he killed himself in a despondent state after a period of unemployment. the wound was a small gunshot to the brain behind the right ear, initially missed in a quick Saturday check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
George S. Crowley
Mendon
Worcester County
Diabetes and Kidney Diseases Specialist Practice
J. Q. Pirlot M D of London and Paris Hospitals advertises specialty in diabetes bricht kidney and all urinary diseases with office at 88 Boylston Street operating until 5 pm daily except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Pirlot
London
Paris
Boylston Street
P. m
City crusade splits over Hallstram indorsement in Boston church
The Evangelical Alliance of Boston debated endorsing Alderman Charles W. Hallstram amid protests from critics who accused him of tolerating prize fighting and Sunday night vice. Hallstram defended his record while ministers urged political support to curb corruption and prize exhibitions. The Watch and Ward Society referred the issue to police for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Alliance of
Boston
Charles W. Hallstram
W. R. Campbell
Alderman Hallstram
Alliance
E. M. Taylor
Hallstram
Co. B. Batsford
Campbell
Lansing
Batsford
Watch and Ward Society
Board of Police
Gloucester schooner Magnolia burns ashore after gale
The Magnolia of Gloucester under Captain Mason with eighteen crew ran ashore in Fortune Bay on November 27 during halibut fishing. All crew escaped but suffered injuries. the cabin store toppled and the vessel burned to the waterline. Maud Gillam, from Channel to Sydney with twelve crew, is missing and likely lost in the same gale. Wreckage lines the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s
N. F
Magnolia
Gloucester
Mason
Fortune Bay
Maud Gillam
Channel
Sydney
Dedham Horse Thief Society Holds Eighty Fourth Annual Meet
The Dedham society for the apprehension of horse thieves met for its eighty fourth annual gathering at G A R Hall. It lists over a hundred members and elected officers including President David Neal and Vice President Edwin A Brooks with Lusher G Baker as clerk and treasurer. A standing committee and riders were also chosen among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
G. A. R. Hall
David Neal
Edwin A. Brooks
Lusher G. Baker
John W. Chase
Nathaniel Morse
J. Everett Smith
L. G. Baker
Thomas J. Baker
Andrew J. Norris
J. E. Smith
Alfred Hewins
Augustus B. Endicott
Charles Russell
Aaron W. Baker
John Dean
Horatio G. Turner
Edwin Ramsdell
John B. Fisher
W. Chase
A. S. Raymond
Postmaster General Targets London Fraud Agency Letters
The Postmaster General issued orders to major U.S. post offices to return registered letters marked fraudulent to the senders and to refuse to certify money orders to the International Patentees Agency. The agency comprises William K. Munns Percy Willis and Henry Martin operating from Chancery Lane and Southampton buildings in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Patentees Agency
William K. Munns
Percy Willis
Henry Martin
Chancery Lane
Southampton Building
London
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
City Hall set for public hearing by Metropolitan Commission
Quincy officials grant use of City Hall for a public hearing on December 10. The Board of Health announces J. J. Kennelley as plumbing inspector and James D. Sanders as assistant inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
City Hall
Metropolitan Commission
Board of Health
J. J. Kennelley
James D. Sanders
American Wringer Co. Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. offers wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers from 15 and 1b Broadway extension city. Repairs provided for all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to via Tremont 764 telephone line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
Tremont
Boston Water Board visits Winchester for supply improvement
Colonel Doherty and officials toured the Winchester site proposed for a water supply project. The plan seeks 100000 dollars to clean a polluted river feeding Boston’s lake, with land to be acquired by the Massachusetts Park Commission and costs shared by Winchester Boston and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Doherty
Boston Water Board
Eugene Sullivan
McCarthy
Sears
Leary
Bradley
Battls
Marnell
Reinhart
Rourke
Winchester
Water Board
Boston
Doherty
Massachusetts Park Commission
Park Commission
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Cambridge Mayoral Race Heats with Tax Valuation Claims
Cambridge mayor Bancroft denies claims from Alderman James of Cambridge that he held a conference with the Board of Assessors to push higher property valuations for a lower tax rate. The Cambridge Assessors confirm no such conference or suggestion occurred and publish their denial dated December 3, 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Bancroft
James
Post
Sir
Alderman James
Board of Assessors
Edward B. James
Andrew J. Green
J. G. Gooch
Samuel L. Montague
William A. Bancroft
Citizens' Candidate James Nominated for Cambridge Mayor
Edward B. James, Cambridge mayoral candidate by the Citizens' convention, was born in Boston in 1843. A lumber businessman since 1861, he has lived in Cambridge since 1871, served as Cambridge Alderman, and held leadership roles in lumber associations. He is married with three children and resides on Lake View avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
James
Edward B. James
Cambridge
Citizens’ Convention
Boston
Benjamin James
Portland
Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Bay State Lumber Dealers’ Association
Lake View Avenue
The Mother Lodge Officers Installed at Masonic Temple
At the annual St. John s Lodge meeting the mother lodge of Free Masonry in America, Harvey N. Shepard presiding with Martin A. Munroe as marshal, installed officers including James T. Wetherald as worshipful master and William A. Currie as senior warden. After ceremonies the usual annual festival followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Lodge
Free Masonry
America
Masonic Temple
Harvey N. Shepard
Martin A. Munroe
James T. Wetherald
William A. Currie
Edmund H. Talbot
Frederic L. Brown
James W. Allen
Stanley Searing
Moody's Uncle Cyrus Walton Dies After Sickness
Cyrus Walton aged 81 a leading figure in Northfield died after a two week illness. He is survived by a sister Mrs Betsy Moody mother of the evangelist a brother Frederick a Lowell businessman a widow a son and a daughter. Funeral is planned for Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Cyrus Walton
Betsy Moody
Frederick
Lowell
Back Date Portfolio Coupon Crowded Out Today
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Rev
Edward Everett Hale
Brimmer School
Standard Oil Condemned
By Oil Trade Association
Titusville World
Oil Trust
New England
NEW England Ind. Oil CO
Independent Oil Association
Standard Oil Company
Faneuil Hall
Liberty
Prais
Old Commonwealth
Brooklyn
Standard Oil Trust
Hugo
Hood
Somerville
Dreyer
American Oil Company
R. Dreyer
Malden
Acme Oil Company
Silver Light Oil Company
Victor OL Company
Tacoma
Speedy Sports
Steeds
Stack
Tion
Shepard, Norwell & Co
James Stack
George Hall, Sr
Maggie T
George
Lawrence Curtis
Dick Lawrence
George K
George K. Saville
Saville House
George W. Gale
Carter Speeds
Everett News
George Crowley
City Crusade
Evangelical Alliance For
Hallstrom
DR. Lansing
By the Watch and Ward
Bquincy's
Science
ALIFE
W.H. Parker
Peabody Medical Institute
National Medical Association
Doups Eayeeld
Oy Lever Prospectus
From
Aecitt
Yregte
Mr. James
the Mother Lodge
St. John’s Free Masons
Moody
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