Fenway Garden plan eyed as Boston amusement palace
Architect Blackall outlines Fenway Garden a $1 200 000 project to rival Madison Square Garden. The complex on Boylston Street Fenway will include a large arena horse show venue mammoth opera house skating rink theatre and US largest roof garden. Boston bankers Kidder Peabody Morse Robins Tucker Anthony Lee Higginson back fundraising with plans for two towered entrances and three sections per tower.
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Blackall
Music Hall
Boston
United States
Madison Square Garden
Fenway Garden
Boylston Street
Fenway
Boston Ankers Interested In the Scheme Are Kidder, Peabody & Co
E. Robins Morse & Bro
Tucker, Anthony & Co
Lee, Higginson & Co
State Street
Judge rules Roentgen ray photos admissible as evidence
In Denver the District Court permits Roentgen ray photographs as secondary evidence for expert testimony in the malpractice suit James Smith vs Dr. W W Grant over a fractured hip. In Saint Louis Dr Heber Robarts disputes Tesla claims on X ray progress calling current results mere groundwork and urging continued research.
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Denver
Col
Lefevre
James Smith
W. W. Grant
ST. Louis
Heber Robarts
Premas Nicola Tesla
Pension appropriation likely to exceed 140 million
Washington reports show the House sub-committee foresees pensions for the next fiscal year not dropping below 140 million dollars and potentially rising. Rigid economy cannot cut required funds for the pension office beyond allowances for examining surgeons, as backlogged general law cases will be heard, swelling total beyond 140 million by several million.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Dentists to be examined in Boston December 7
The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry will meet in Boston on Monday December 7 at 10 am at the United States Hotel for the examination of candidates. Practical examinations will be conducted at Boston College. Applicants are already numerous.
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Massachusetts Board of Registration In Dentistry
Boston
United States
Boston Dental College
Trade prospects dull as heavy buying fails to materialize
R G Dun and Co weekly review reports November failures down from October and near May levels. Despite campaign disturbances, overall defaulted liabilities for eleven months rise modestly. Iron and steel markets show price breaks with reduced demand for nails beams and rails, while vessel plates stay strong on foreign and lake demand.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Bessemer Pig
Pittsburg
Gray
Chicago
London
Coat & Bros
Clearing House
United States
Canada
Bradstreet sees dull trade with scattered activity and plans
Bradstreet reports general trade remains moderate with no revival this year. Holiday goods show some activity while rains and severe weather slow interior traffic and distribution. Exports, bank clearings, and failures fluctuate with December patterns, amid mixed regional demand.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Mississippi Valley
United States
Baltimore
Boston
Providence
Middle
New England
Bradstreet
Canada
Hanna Family Social Leaders in Cleveland Society
In Cleveland the Hanna family, led by Mark Hanna, would become central to capital society if he joins the cabinet. Mrs. Hanna, famed for elegance and dress, and their two daughters Mabel and Ruth, with son Daniel, are described as influential hosts with national connections and refined tastes. Ruth is a skilled horsewoman and racer in high social circles.
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Cleveland
Mark Hanna
Washington
McKinley
Capital Society
Hannas
Mrs. Hanna
Hanna
Augusta Rhodes
Sophia L. Rhodes
Waga Russell
Daniel Rhodes Hanna
Ituelid Avenue
Mabel
Ruth
California
New York
M’kinley
Fire warden charged in Chicopee wood and barn arsons
Phineas Stedman 2d a noted Chicopee fire warden confessed to setting multiple fires to gain fame. Officials led by Fire Marshal Whitcomb uncovered twenty or more fires discovered by Stedman, including near Granby South Hadley and a Chapin property barn. He was released on $3000 bond.
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Chicopee
Phineas Stedman
Chicopee Street
Grant
Fire Department
Chicopee Fire Department
Blasdale
Stedman
Granby
South Hadley
Chester W. Chapin
Connor
Whitcomb
Mr. Whitcomb
Springfield
Spencer
Holyoke
Dunham
Northampton
Chapin Barn
F. F. Parker
McKinley and
Hobart Club
Arena Publishing Company to appoint temporary receiver
On petition of creditors filed Oct 1 before Judge Dunbar A D Chanler was named temporary receiver to protect creditors during a reorganization. The Arena Publishing Company will be recapitalized by experienced businessmen and placed on a firm financial basis. The magazine and book publisher seeks stronger capital to sustain growth and public influence.
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Arena Publishing Company
Dunbar
A. D. Chanler
Durin
Arena Company
Arena
Constable Arrestes In Debt Dispute At Broadway Theatre
In Norwich at the Broadway Theatre a Boston constable tapped conductor John J. Braham and escorted him out over a $61 debt claim. The affair led to Drury and two other constables being arrested for breach of peace and illegal arrest. Drury fined $15 plus costs and jailed five days with a $35 fine and costs. debt totaled $17.18.
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Norwich
Conn
Excelsior, Jr
Broadway Theatre
John J. Braham
T. J. Drury
Boston
Braham
Drury
West End Street Railway suit verdict awarded
A $3100 verdict was returned for Charles G. Shedd in the third jury session of the Superior Court before Judge Fessenden. The case, filed for personal injuries from January 23, 1894, arose when he attempted to board an electric car at Tremont and School streets. He previously suffered a broken arm on the B and M railroad in June 1893 and a prior shock in 1891. Attorneys Hes seltine and Stewart defended, with Dickinson for the plaintiff.
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Superior Court
Fessenden
Charles G. Shedd
West End Street Railway Company
Tremont
School Streets
F. S. Hesseltine
F. H. Stewart
M. F. Dickinson, Jr
Eighteen Mogul Locomotives Ordered by Japan
The Rogers Locomotive Company of Paterson New Jersey has received an order from Japan for eighteen Mogul pattern locomotives. The deal signals continued expansion of Japan's railway fleet.
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New York
Rogers Locomotive Company
Paterson
N. J
Japan
Salva tion Oil Sold For A Nickel In Local Offer
Not excelled by any high priced liniment, salvation oil offered at twenty five cents a bottle attracts buyers in a small town sale.
Raines Hearing Opens With Health Official Testimony
General Emmons Clark testified before the Raines investigating committee on health violations at several hotels. Police official Teale reported 1861 arrests for intoxication in 1895 and 1035 in 1896. Liquor dealer ex-president Tekulsky defended the law but called provisions flawed.
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New York
Emmons Clark
Board of Health
Raines
William E. Johnson
Justice Teale
Brooklyn
Morris Tekulsky
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Frank Moss
The
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Dennett
Parkhurst Society
Raines Law
Raines Hotels Accused of Violating New York Law
The Society for the Prevention of Crime complains to Mayor Strong that Raines hotels evade excise and other laws. It calls these establishments centres of crime and urges enforcement by the mayor and city departments.
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New York
Strong
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Excise
Police
Jury faults Raines law on hotel provisions in New York
A New York grand jury in General Sessions criticizes the Raines law insisting that vague hotel provisions lead to evasion and undermine the criminal law.
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New York
Court of General Sessions
Redmond Expected in Boston for Par nellite Visit
John E Redmond leader of the Parnellite Irish party arrives in Boston at 12 40 PM from Fitchburg where he spoke last night. A city delegation meets him, he visits City Hall, attends a theatre event, and speaks at Music Hall tomorrow with Mayor Quincy presiding. An escort, Press Club reception, and Parker House banquet are planned.
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John &E. Redmond
M. P
Boston
Tom Fitchburg
Committee of Arrangements
City Hall
Quincy
Music Hall
Press Club
Redmond
Parker House
Arbitration in Lynn firm faces wage cut dispute
The workers at Williams, Clark & Co. shoe manufacturers refused a wage cut. At the Heelers' and Beaters' Union invitation, the State Board of Arbitration visited the shop and urged submission to arbitration. The firm will decide and announce Monday.
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Lynn
Williams, Clark & Co
Heelers’ and Beaters’ Union
State Board of Arbitration
James Logan Gordon Speaks on Avoided Subjects at Park Theatre
James Logan Gordon delivers his famous address on Avoided Subjects at Park Theatre Sunday evening attended by men only.
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James Logan Gordon
Park Theatre
Grand Opera Benefit Tonight In Boston
Eugene Tompkins and Colonel J H Mapleson prepare a remarkable program featuring Andrea Chenier and the fourth act of Les Huguenots to aid the Imperial opera company chorus ballet and employees. Notable debuts include Mme Hariclee Darclee and Signor De Marchi with Dado and Bimboni on the podium. A sacred concert follows with all principals and a large choir.
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Eugene Tompkins
J. H. Mapleson
Andrea Chenier
Les Huguenots
Imperial Opera Company
Giordano
Boston
Mme. Harklee Darclee
Signor de Marchi
Meyerbeer
Sig. Ughetto
Sig. Randaccio
Mme
Chalia
Scalchi
Ponzano
Terzi
Toulinguet
Dado
Alberti
Borelli
Giordani
Sig
Tango
Hariclee Darclee
Sig. de Marchi
Sig. Bimboni
Boston Theatre Week Offers Wide Variety Of Entertainments
Next week at the Park Theatre the Boston premiere of Lost, Strayed or Stolen leads a busy lineup including James O'Neill in Monte Cristo at the Boston. Faust at Castle Square. The Bells of Shandon at Columbia. Sue at the Museum. Old Love Letters at Keith's. The Shaughraun at Grand Opera House. Octoroons at Howard. She Couldn't Marry Three at New Grand. Minerva at Austin & Stone's. and new Eden Musee attractions on Hanover Street.
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Park Theatre
Boston
New York
Louis Harrison
James O’neill
Monte Cristo
Roaring Dick & Co
Willard
Tremont Theatre
Faust
Castle Square Theatre
Heart of Maryland
Hollis
Sue
Museum
Eben Plympton
Agnes Proctor
Keith’s
Bronson Howard
Ariel
Charles T. Grilley
Star Course
Hope Booth
Howard Atheneum
John W. Isham
New Grand Theatre
Lillian Kennedy
Minerva
Austin & Stone’s
Dion Boucicault
Grand Opera House
Gerard
Watson Sisters
Trocadero
Hanover Street
Boston’s Park
Eugene Tompkins
Primrose & West
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Beecham
Windsor
Hth Avenue
Army and Navy
Grand Central Depot
E'ree Buss
Grand Central Hotel
Warren F. Leland
Trade Prospect
Dun
United Stattes
Montreal
Toronto
Halifax
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Winnipeg
Hamilton
Dominion of Canada
J. L. Prescott & CO
Washington Society
Inna
Warden Stedman
Sus
West End
Raines Hotels
Grand Jury
Oakpall Clothing CO
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Co
MR. E. Willard
Professor
J. M. Barrie
Liliputians
Isaac B. Rich
David Belasco
the Heart
Maryland
Herald Square
Castle Ratiree
Tremont Street
IL Trovatore
Mat
Irformances
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Charles F. Atkinson
Peter F. Dailey
John J. MecNally
Edward Harrigan
Columbia Theatre
Suennes
Jose
H Hart
Bells OF
Boston Museum
Bret Hart
Mwainia
WED
Charles Frehman
Annie Russer
Joseph Haworth
Boston & Albany
R. R
Kneeland Street
New Yorks
A.S. Hanson
Horticultural Hall
Henry F. Miller
Elizabeth Abbott Carleton
Temple
Boston Curtist Hospital For
Eesce Ae
Dore
Copley Hall
Clarendon Street
Ayer
Grand Opera Tonight
Boston Theatre
Eeeeeee Mapleson
Imperial Opera
Eve
DE Eden Chenier
Sic
Ughetto
Randaccio
Calehi
Fonzanno
Toulounquet
Hereli
Giorpuani
Terzia
Sig. Tauge
Hmarclee
Darclee
de Marchi
Bimbeoni
James O’neile
Entertainments
Boston Music Hall
Khe
Elijah
Treat Chorus of the Society
Charles W. Stone
Chestnut Street
Miss Procter
Howard
Bac
Robies
Raymon Moore
Isham
Dover Sts
Brand OF Cain
Edwards and
Kernell
Chas. M. Ernest
Magee
Crimmins
Crand Opera House
Sweet
Dreson Onre
Coen
Sheik Hadji
Bruns
Nina
Irene Franklin
Henry
Waite
Bronislaw
Huberman
DGC
Monbay
Chigu
Millie Christine
Masonic Temple
Portland
BAY
Eave India
H Williams
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