GE hits Lynn factory for $50,000 loss of arms
Louis M. Packer of Lynn sues General Electric in Superior Court claiming loss of both arms occurred at the Bs factory. He alleges the power shear machine in the tubing department malfunctioned and repeatedly descended while an auto stop failed, leaving him unable to work. The case details the accident and alleged machine failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
Com Bs
Lynn
Fie
Louis M. Packer
Pastor Frank B. Plunges From Window in Dec 7 Incident
A Baptist pastor fell from a third story window early yesterday, muttering about $5000 and suffering from a possible deception. Physicians treated injuries as parishioners and friends discuss possible causes and a disturbing rumor involving Samuel Besse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
f J/EHEAD
Frank B
the Baptist Church
Defending Horse Thieves Society Holds Dedication Meeting
The W S old society in Def ending Horse Thieves held a meeting at the G A R Hall. It is described as the oldest organization in the United States and elected officers including ice president Edwin A, treasurer Luther G, and Dr John W Chase with a list of other named members.
Whitney buys Knower place in Newport for future principal home
Harry Payne Whitney has purchased the Know er estate on Bellevue avenue Newport adjoining Beechwood and Rose Cliff. Deblois Eldridge handled the sale, the largest here in years aside from Vinland. Whitney deeded the property to his wife Gertrude Van derbilt and plans remodelling or a new villa as the Vanderbilts and Whitneys frequent Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Harry Payne Whitney
Deblois & Eldridge
Rose Cliff
Bancroft
Herman Oelrichs
New York
Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Vanderbilts
Whitneys
How Buckley Was Hurt
John J Buckley the boy run over by an electric car on Massachusetts avenue Sunday is listed on the danger list but expected to pull through. Norfolk House car No 487 operated by Conductor Henry Miller and Motorman Michael Gordon. Officer Knowles recalls the alarm box and scene of the accident and notes the left gate was open. The boy asked that his mother be told only that he would be out in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Buckley
Pst
City Hospital
Norfolk House
Henry Miller
Michael Gordon
Knowles
Station 5
Massachusetts Avenue
Poy
Washington
Northampton
Social Reunion Honors Baptist Union Founders in Lorimer Hall
In Lorimer Hall last evening the Baptist Social Union marked its 1864 founding with 300 attendees. Surviving charter members led by Erastus Badger and George Chipman were seated with honors as Rev. Dr. William Howe delivered an invocation and memorial addresses were given for Dr. O. D. Cheney and Charles G. Hovey. An appeal for Centre Street Baptist Church followed along with remarks by Robert Fuller and a poem read by H. S. Washburn. A new women’s local union organized with officers led by Mrs. G. B. Colman and a full executive committee was elected.
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Baptist Social Union
Lorimer Hall
The
Social Union
Erastus B. Badger
Matthew Bolles
S. N. Brown
George W. Chipman
Gustavus Forbes
Daniel 8. Ford
Robert
Charles G. Hovey
William H. Hartshorn
C. M. Barrett
Centre Street Baptist Church
A. S. Gumbart
Robert O. Fuller
Our Brothers
H.S. Washburn
George E. Horr
Margaret Winthrop
Bacchante
G. B. Colman
E. B. Earle
John Carr
H. V. Upham
Schiller
M. E. A. Gleason
A. Brooks
G. W. Clapp
T .B. Griggs
W. H. Flanders
E. Geldert
Hotelman MIA W H McCarthy Mansion House proprietor
W H McCarthy 37, proprietor of the Mansion House, has been missing since last Tuesday. He left for Boston noon that day after a lunch at the Falmouth House while ill. Once despondent over poor health he carried $200. A former foreman at Stowe's shop, he came to Hudson fifteen years ago and is an Odd Fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
W. H. McCarthy
Boston
Woburn
Stowe’s
Ansion House
Woman Committted to Danvers for Attempted Husband Harm
Middletown daily report states Sarah Rennard wife of Otis Rennard was committed to Danvers Insane Hospital after an apparent attempt to cut her husband’s throat. Authorities at the hospital declined to provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Sarah Rennard
Otis Rennard
Danvers Insane Hospital
Learoyd
Lous Society Woman Goes East to Study for Stage
Mrs Gussie Campbell Spencer of 310 South Grand avenue plans a Boston sojourn to study at the Emerson School of Oratory and pursue dramatic training. The move sparks gossip among St Louis society as friends debate her true aim and husband Will S. Spencer’s reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
St. Louis Society
Gussie Campbell Spencer
Grand Avenue
Boston
Spencer
Will S. Spencer
H. M. Blossom & Co
Kno
Emerson School of Oratory
Mr. Spencer
Lengthy Jamaica Plain court hearing on abuse claim
In Judge Howard's court Mary Bruder 16 sues her mother and stepfather Albert Seyter for assault and battery. Bruder testified her mother struck her with a poker and her stepfather pulled her by the hair as she prepared to leave for a surprise party. The couple denied the violence and were discharged by Judge Lee Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Plain
Ullus A. Flick
May
Moran
Frank Norton
Meriden
Conn
Norton
Gloucester
Annie Bolt
Seyter
Lee Howard
Bulldog Attack Seriously Injures Cambridge Woman
Mrs Catherine Buckley was bitten by a half mad bulldog at 447 Windsor Street Cambridgeport. She remains in critical condition at home after the attack. Her son, who brought the dog home hours earlier, was killed yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Buckley
Windsor Street
Cambridgeport
Bard of Shanty Hill Sarah Kelley Killed in Cherry Ride
Sarah Ulrich Kelley known as the Bard of Shanty Hill and a poet laureate aspirant for America was killed instantly when thrown from her carriage in Cherry Ride township yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
Penn
Sarah Ulrich Kelley
Shanty Hill
Congress
Cherry Ride Township
Robbed on Ferryboat East Boston
Leopold Chienstein, a cigar dealer at 66 Fleet Street, was attacked on the ferry East Boston by seven men after the boat pulled away from the slip. He was clubbed and robbed of two gold rings. Police nabbed William Sullivan, Joseph Cameron, and John Ney, with Patrolman Boothby leading the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Chienstein
Fleet Street
Boston
Chienstein
Boothby
William Sullivan
Lubbard
Welch
Whitman
Joseph Cameron
Attleboro
John Ney
Mason Street
Charlestown
East Boston
O'Neil to Address Bank Officers on Six Years in Congress
The Hon. Joseph H. O'Neil, assistant Treasurer of the United States, will speak at Chipman Hall Tremont Temple on Wednesday December 16 at 5 o'clock to Bank Officers Association members. The talk titled Six Years in Congress promises anecdotes and reminiscences from his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. O'Neil
United States
Bank Officers’ Association
Chipman Hall
Tremont Temple
Congress
O’neil
Inside Affairs of Washington Leaders Revealed at Talk
A speaker with ties to Crisp Cleveland Reed McKinley Bryan Voorhees Hill Holman Carlisle and Hoar will share insider life details. A collation follows Mr O Neil s talk and the Bank Officers Orchestra provides music. L W Burien, president, will preside.
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Washington
Crisp
Cleveland
Reed
McKinley
Bryan
Voorhees
Hill
Holman
Carlisle
Hoar
O’neil
L. W. Burien
Association
Trains Collide Overlooked Orders Near Storrs Station
In fog near Storrs Station on the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern two killed and several injured as an accommodation train and a special carrying road officers collided. Engineer John Price and Fireman Homer Dixon died. General Traffic Manager George F Randolph seriously hurt. General Passenger Agent J M Chesbrough cut and hurt.
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Cincinnati, O
Storr’s
Baltimore & Ohio
Storrs
John Price
Homer Dixon
George F. Randolph
J. M. Chesbrough
Maguire Will Probate Petition Filed After Noon
Petition for probate of Patrick Maguire’s will and for letters of administration on his estate was filed in the probate court yesterday afternoon. All heirs, sons Robert B. Maguire and J. F. Maguire and daughter Annie M. Maguire, consent to administration and probate with Annie as sole legatee. the filing was by Magers, Gaston & on, with a citation issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Maguire
Robert BE. Maguire
J. F. Maguire
Annie M. Maguire
Magers, Gaston &On
Fire alarm failure delays blaze at Belvidere Street dwelling
A minor fire on the second floor of a four story brick house at No 6 Belvidere Street caused $10 damage. The blaze started from a gas fixture break and alarm boxes failed to register at several houses before Box 92 at 7 12 sent responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere Street
Arthur & Shaw
Reforms in Turkey Diplomats Report Russo-British Accord
Hushni Pasha, Turkish ambassador to Russia, telegraphs a complete understanding between Russia and Britain on reforms in Turkey. The note causes a stir in the Sultan’s circles as M Nelidoff returns to Constantinople and plans a conference with ambassadors on reforms and the Dardanelles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Hushni Pasha
Russia
Porte
Great Britain
Turkey
M. Nelidoff
St. Petersburg
Dardanelles
Italian Gambler Arrested for Board Bill Fraud
Guiro Costerillo, 22, an Italian from New York, was arrested by Inspectors Knox and Douglass for fraudulently obtaining board and lodging totaling $66 at the Parker House since December 1. He allegedly followed a grand opera company from New York and entertained five friends for a $16.60 supper at an uptown hotel. the proprietor will not prosecute. Detective Wiggin secured the warrant as Costerillo planned to leave town and he is said to have a wealthy father in Messina, Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiro Costerillo
New York
Knox
Douglass
Parker House
Costerillo
Grand Opera Company
Wiggin
Messina
Italy
Canada in Port Opens Warren Line to Transatlantic Service
The steamship Canada, 615 feet long, docked at the Warren line docks after arrival. Workers unloaded cargo and prepared the ship while company officials plan a Wednesday dinner and a guided tour for invited guests to showcase the newest addition to the transatlantic service from this port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Line Steamship Canada
Warren Line
Insolvent filing marks Lowell physician Jefferson
Dr Herbert P Jefferson of Lowell filed a voluntary insolvency petition in Cambridge Insolvency Court. Liabilities total 8753 06 with a 20 acre Dover farm mortgaged for 600 to George F Richardson. Major creditors include Prescott National Bank Lowell 1800 Appleton National Bank Lowell 390 Dorothy Johnston Lowell 468 95 Eugene D Richardson 3800. He runs a private hospital in Lowell and faced the recent Jefferson divorce ruling in favor of his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert P. Jefferson
Lowell
Cambridge
Andover
George F. Richardson
Prescott National Bank
Appleton National Bank
Dorothy Johnston
Eugene D. Richardson
Jefferson
Shoe finishers strike at W. G. Cady factory
Twenty five operatives in the finishing department at W. G. Cady's shoe factory walked out in North Adams demanding restoration of the 20 percent wage cut. Overseer King claims he cannot pay under the contract's low rate which is now abandoned. A new man is to arrive tomorrow with settlement expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
W. G. Cady
King
Boston Woman Severed Leg In Train Accident At Quincy Depot
Nellie Cain of Boston fell under a Towne train at Quincy depot at 9 PM and lost her right leg above the ankle. She was rushed to Quincy Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Nellie Cain
Boston
Uincy
Quincy Hospital
Halifax witnesses head to Boston Bram murder trial
Halifax witnesses for the Bram murder case depart this week for the trial in Boston. Medical Examiner Finn James A Ross William McDonald A B Croeby Pilot White Detective Power Sergeant Lehan Police Officer Cline and Recorder McCoy are listed with the latter to assist in the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Bram
Boston
Finn
James A. Ross
William McDonald
A. B. Croeby
Pilot White
Power
Lehan
Cline
Recorder McCoy
Chelsea School Committee Sets 1897 Expense Total
At last night’s Chelsea school committee meeting it was announced that 91200 dollars would be needed for city schools in 1897. Miss H Jennie Kirby’s resignation from the Carter School upper grade was accepted and all other teachers will be promoted one grade. It was voted to allow unlicensed workers to give unlicensed badges to teachers for distribution to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
City Sur
H. Jennie Kirby
Carter
Chilren
Hoodlums Break Into Ten Cottages at Grand Beach
It was learned today that hoodlums entered ten cottages at Grand Beach in Poland Maine by breaking windows. The cottages mostly held furniture and nothing else of value except a coat from one house. The cottage owned by Speaker Reed was among those visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Des
Grand Beach
Speaker Reed
Resignation and conflict at Boston public institutions department
Dr. Edwin W. Dwight assistant commissioner resigns criticizing methods used by Hunt and others and alleges harm to the institutions. Commissioner Marshall accepts the resignation and defends actions while noting Dwight’s private letter was released. Hunt defends the department and describes the Saturday conference as cordial and productive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin W. Dwight
Commissioner Marshall
Heath
Dwight
Mr. Marshall
Hunt
Marshall An
Marshall
Institutions Department
Boston
Ag W. Dwight
M. D
Marlboro Street
Oston
Chan
Ted
Aero One
Hovette
Marshall the’ Ny Ene Oe Seeing It Publishes. Dr. Theteopes
Dr. Dwight
Suits All Men with B L Tobacco Ad
An advertising copy promotes B L tobacco as fitting all men regardless of color or taste. It asserts one chew proves B L stands for best leaf best flavor and the kind that satisfies and that it suits both Gold Bugs and Silver Bugs.
Mayor Quincy Opens YMHA Bazaar At Minot Hall
Mayor Quincey attended the Young Men's Hebrew Association bazaar at Minot Hall last evening. Alderman Barry and Thomas A. Mullen accompanied the mayor as special guests. The bazaar runs four nights and closes Friday night with distribution of items and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Minot Hall
Quincey
Alderman Barry
Thomas A. Mullen
Useoe
Venezuela Accepts Arbitration Memorandum for Boundary Pact
Washington December 7 Venezuela has accepted the arbitration memorandum between Great Britain and the United States on the boundary question. Secretary Olney reports the Caracas government will publish the memorandum this afternoon and convene an extra session of Congress to enact the treaty with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Venezuela
Olney
Julian Pauncefote
Andrage
Caracas
Great Britai
United States
Grea Britain
One Night in Glintor: Arrest After Disorderly Scene
In Clinton on Saturday Wage payments near $10,000 mark a night shift crowd. A Shift 1 report claimed a wholesale murder in progress, leading to police locating John Matthews with a drawn revolver. Matthews was arrested and arraigned for disturbing the peace, playing cards, and carrying a concealed weapon, fined $15 on all three counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Metropolitan Water Works
Smith & Co
John Matthews
Matthews
Stone
Mrs Dupont Appeals After Municipal Court Larceny Charge
Mrs Dupont appeals a Municipal Court ruling charging her with larceny and theft. Judge Forsaith ordered a jail term. the case moves to the Superior Court for further handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsaith
Bury Municipal Co
Stolen Knight Templar Charms Reported in Melrose
George P. Tilton of M Station 2 reports the theft of a Knight Templar watch charm from Brattle Street along with a second black and red enamel K T charm valued at 330 near 207 Washington Street. A third charm valued at 65, bearing a crown motif, was reported missing in the Pelden area, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Tilton
M Station 2
Knight Templar
Brattle Street
Sant Commandery
K. T
Washington Street
Recount Requests Arise From Quincy Election
Quincy voters file petitions asking a recount of mayoral and license votes. Ward 2 shows Hammond leading by 13 and no license by 40. In Ward 1 Frank F. Prescott loses to Luther S. Anderson by 13. Council orders registrars to conduct the recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Hammond
Frank F. Prescott
Luther S. Anderson
Boers of Registrars
Republicans Host Reception for Ward 16 17 Aldermen Candidates
Republicans of Wards 16 and 17 held a reception at Republican headquarters Ward 17 for Board of Aldermen candidates and six ward council hopefuls. Over 600 prominent citizens attended. candidates Ifignd Davenport Farwell of Ward 16 Newell Swett Laubbich of Ward 17 were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Council
Messrs. Ifignd Davenport and
Farwell
Newell, Swett and Laubbich
Irish Unity Rally Honors John E Redmond in Boston
About thirty five Boston Irish Americans and city officials gathered at Parker House to honor John E Redmond M P before his departure. Speakers included Charles Levi Woodbury Joseph A Conry D F Buckley James E Hayes P J Kennedy and Edward Byrne who praised Ireland and republican unity. Redmond praised Ireland as a nation promising independence and later signed menus with his autograph for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker House
Boston
John E. Redmond
Charles Levi Woodbury
D. F. Buckley
John J. Mahoney
Joseph A. Conry
Common Council
James E. Hayes
P. J. Kennedy
P. J. Flatley
T. J. Dillon
Jeremiah T. O’sullivan
Lawrence
Timothy W. Coakley
Edward Byrne
Redmond
Woodbury
Conry
United States of America
Ireland
England
America
Irish Independent
Press of
Thomas Riley
Arthur O'Keefe
Mr. Redmond
Pr. Bryne
Boston Press Club
Bosworth Street
State highway hearing in Cambridge draws county turnout
State highway commissioners held a hearing in Middlesex county at the Court House Cambridge with selectmen and road officials from nearly every town. Speakers, including Professor Shaler and Mr McKlintock, argued costs and road widths as the commission outlined practices for widening roads and moving streetcar tracks. Names cited include Natick W I Rug g les and Isaac Damon among others from Reading Wayland Ashmont Concord Sudbury and Mon cord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commissioners
Middlesex County Commissioners
Court House
Cambridge
Concord
Shaler
McKlintock
Commission
Natick
W. I. Ruggles
Reading
BE. A. Carpenter
North Reading
Isaac Damon
Wayland
D. H. Damont
Ashmont
Be Brown
Moncord
G. l. Goodnough
Sudbury
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Congo
Gilchrist & Co
Winter Street
Oil Trade Association
Young’s
Yest Y
George H. Leon
Tis Guild, Jr
William H. Sayward
Hahn
Oil Trade Associa of
Alden Speare
F. H. How
Massetts
Messrs. Young
Haen
KF. W. Gregory
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Speare
Railroad Commission
City of Town
Young
R. Curtis Guild, Jr
Haroor
New England
Mies
Samuel Besse
Dever
Sleeper
Besse
Ellin
Whitney Home
Harry Payne
Buckley
Dr. Horr
SS. Lous Society
Gussie G. Spencer
John B. Moran
Sarah Ulrigh Kelley
Men of Money
Anne M
South End
Canada IN Port
Nellie
Bram Case
Chelsea School Matters
Department of
MR. Hunt
Long Island
Deer Island
Board of Institution Commissioners
Long Island Hospital
Tome
Pauncefote
Glintor
Mrs. Dupont
Alden
Reni
Pelden, Mass., En
Vorsus CO
Irish Unity
Middlesex Roads
Guristine Sullivan
Christine Sullivan
Christine
Annie Whiteside
Miss Northup
Somerville School
City Hall
Perry
Mary B. Northup
Glines Grammar School
Glines
Harrison Ave
Hayward Place
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