Boston Boards Oppose Charles River Dam Plan
The Boston Associated Boards of Trade met at Parker House with sixty-one delegates from twenty-three organizations. They opposed damming the Charles River and recommended adopting a pneumatic tube mail system, while electing officers led by Alden Speare with Lamont G. Burnham as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Associated Boards of Trade
Charles
Boston
Parker House
Lamont G. Burnham
Alden Speare
J. M. W. Hall
E. H. Haskell
Es Whittemore
W. H. Sayward
Jacob P. Bates
Edward Hamlin
Real Estate Trades Roundup on Beacon Shawmut and Roxbury
Real estate transfers include James Stevenson selling 23 and 2 Shawmut Street and the Hotel Hudson at Church and Shawmut to Francis J Amory. A F Arnold sells two brick buildings at 1345 and 1347 Beacon Street to Frank Howes. W A Tucker sells 12000 square feet on Talbot Avenue Dorchester to Charles Newhall. Barnet De Klyn sells a frame house with 11387 square feet at Schuyler and Maple Roxbury. Edgar W Foster yesterday sold three building lots at Newton Upper Falls Reservoir Extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stevenson
Francis J. Amory
Shawmut Street
Hudson
Corner Church
A. F. Arnold
Frank Howes
Beacon Street
W. A
J. A. Tucker
Talbot Avenue
Dorchester
Charles Newhall
Barnet de Klyn
Theodore G. Strator
Schuyler and
Maple Streets
Roxbury
Edgar W. Foster
Newton Upper Falls
Labor Leaders Open AFL Session in Denver Hall
The American Federation of Labor began its annual session at Odd Fellows Hall in Denver with about 100 national trades unions represented. John Burns and David Holmes of England’s United Trades Unions attended as guests. Gompers delivered the president’s report praising unions and outlining labor aims and strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
American Federation of Labor
Odd Fellows’ Hall
John Burns
M. P
David Holmes
United Trades Unions of
Eingland
Rody Kenehan
Trades Assembly of Denver
Gompers
United Mine Workers of America
Pullman
American Railway Union
Railway Managers’ Association
United States
Organized Workers of America
Labor Commission
St. Louis
National Federation
Dover Street Bridge Opens for Trolley Service
The Dover street bridge opens for the City W Point-Harvard square line to South Boston via Broadway extension and Washington street. New posts will mark stops once motormen are trained. Rail developments include West End and Jamaica Plain car house work, track realignments, and ongoing grade-crossing elimination on Roxbury Crossing. Freight notes report 11% carloads of cotton in yards and 600 more awaiting unloading. railroad executives discuss regional operations and a novel winter harvest excursion from Chicago to western destinations.
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Dover Street
W Point
Harvard Square
South
Boston
Broadway
Washington Street
Chelsea
West End
Brookline
Jamaica Plain
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Roxbury Crossing
Boston & Maine
Gloucester, Essex & Beverly
George D. Dixon
Pennsylvania Railroad
Northern Central
Baltimore & Potomac
Washington Southern
I. L. Loomis
New England
Rock Island
Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
South Dakota
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Loomis
East
Remarks on labor unity at international gathering
The speaker urges unions to seek reports from other nations and warns that labor leaders abroad can advise and aid. He claims old world organizers influence municipalities and Parliament, and promises growth in membership through nationwide addresses. Mr Burns’ speech is praised while Mr Holmes is hoarse and bows to the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cause of Labor
Mr. Burns
Holmes
Nicaragua Canal Bill Sparks Senate Debate on U S Control
Senator Morgan advocates U S ownership of a Nicaragua Canal arguing no treaty conflicts and citing cost estimates from $65 million to $87 million with a possible outside cost under $70 million. He notes U S private investment parallels Britain in Suez and calls for open negotiations with Spain on Cuba recognition. House plans to take up the deficiency bill tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Morgan
Atapama
Nicaragua
United States
Costa Rica
Monocal
Maritime Canal Company
Great Britain
Suez Canal
Nicaragua Canal
Mitchell
Rep
Ore
Call
Dem
Fla
Spain
Cuba
Keefe sanity hearing for Rhoda V and son James in Taunton asylum
In Dedham a Superior Court hearing ruled Rhoda V. Keefe and her son James F. Keefe temporarily insane after indictments for assaults with intent to kill in Hyde Park on November 21 1894 and a related charge on November 22. Judge Lilley ordered commitment to the Taunton insane asylum pending further order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Rhoda V. Keefe
James F. Keefe
Superior Criminal Court
Alexander Schwab
Hyde Park
Davidson Street
Thomas E. Grover
Canton
Lilley
Taunton
Piano Factory Blaze in Bristol Street District
At 12 30 this morning a Division 5 policeman found a blaze in the brick building 37 39 and 41 Bristol street in the lumber district. The fire started from an overheated stove in the piano factory of S Wentworth Co and spread to the floor above where A Dickey a wood worker resides. The building is owned by the John Bolan estate. Damage to building and contents is estimated at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 5
Bristol Street
S. Wentworth & Co
A. Dickey
John 8. Bolan
Election drive pushes early voting for Pea Body slate
A local political notice urges residents to vote early today for Pea Body and the Democratic nominees. The call to action highlights immediate participation in the current primary and emphasizes party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody
Hoyt Confession Taints Aldermen In Booze Scandal
In Haverhill December 10, Hadly H. Hoyt’s confession links several Aldermen to license graft. A lawyer cites rumors that $800 per Alderman secured first fifteen licenses and up to $1000 for the remaining twelve. whispers of a possible new trial swirl among liquor dealers and insiders.
Bribery Confession Tangles Liquor License Grants
Local inquiry reveals a confessed bribery link to liquor license approvals. Officials pursued evidence, naming key figures and a scheme spanning multiple transactions, with prosecutors preparing charges and potential indictments.
Confession by Alderman Hoyt Shocks City Officials
The Post reports Alderman Hoyt confessed to District Attorney Moody, under counsel advice, linking four aldermen and others to a bribery conspiracy. Moody says the confession aims to reveal full details, secure new trials, and deter confederates from betrayal. Public reaction ranges from demand for justice to criticism of Hoyt’s release methods.
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Moody
Hoyt
E. T. Burley
Lawrence
Cate, Ham
Alderman Hoyt
Commonwealth
Tiow
Mr. Moody
Burley
T. H. McDonald
Charles W. Arnold
Anout Hoyte
Frederick M. Smith
Boston
Haverhill
Smith
H. Smith & Sons
South Market Street
Sacramento Street
Cambridge
Man in Woman’s Garb Faces Fraud Charge in Municipal Court
Reginald Culton appeared as Stella Angel in a disguise to obtain bread beef and butter from the Temporary Home for Women on Dec 9. He admitted guilt, claiming long disguise practice and home in New Glasgow Nova Scotia. He was held on $200 bail overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Culton
Stella Angel
Burke
Municipal Criminal Court
Stella
Star
Melton
Clerk Ingalls
Halifax
New Glasgow
Nova Scotia
Police
Reginald
Charles Street
Old Charlestown newsboy Jeff Davis ends long road
Tired and infirm Jeff Davis leaves his streets to reside at Charlestown almshouse after nearly forty years selling papers. Also reported are the Coal Teamsters Union No. 6128 grand ball attendance, a late night dance, and notes on Christian Endeavor and Women’s Temperance events with postponement of the Women’s Veteran Relief Union entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff’ Davis
Charlestown
Joseph
Jeff
Coal Teamsters and Handlers’ Union
Roughm Hall
Uni
Christian Endeavor Societies
Yung Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist
WiMman’'s Veteran Relief Union
Injured Boy Struck by Engine at Jamaica Plain Crossing
Thirteen year old Gustav Arrison was struck by a New York Connecticut and Hartford engine at the Gon Street crossing in Jamaica Plain while attempting to cross the tracks at about 6:30 PM. His right leg was broken and he was taken to City Hospital by police ambulance. The gate was down but he slipped around it before the collision. He lives at 118 Green Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Arrison
New York
NW Haven
Hartford
Gon Street
Jamaica Plain
Green Street
American Wringer Co. Catalog of Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 16 Broadway extension promotes wringers mangles and carpet sweepers with models including beds and related items. Repairs on all wringers and sweepers are offered and orders by mail are promptly attended to by telephone calls to Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Cit
Tremont
Eastern Medical Institute Guardian of Health in Boston
Fragmented text describes an institute in Boston offering care. Mentions a physician in charge and a historic or formal clinical setting. Context hints at medical treatment and professional roles without clear details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Medial Institute
Tremonton
Boston
America
Paris
Smuggling Suspect Pettingill Held on Bail in Philadelphia
William B. Pettingill, arrested on phenacetine smuggling charges, faced U S Commissioner Bell after a hearing revealing an attempted bribery plan offering officers 300 and monthly hush money. Witnesses linked the scheme to firms in Montreal and New York, with Pettingill admitting aliases and past operations. Bail set at 1250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William B. Pettingill
United States
Bell
Special Treasury
John 8. Gallen
Pettingill
North Adams
Mass
John Johnson
Gallen
Johnson
Lewis H. Hovey, Jr
W. H. Schiefflin & Co
Callom, Dickerson & Brown
New York
Queen’s Hotel
Montreal
Canada
Kerry, Watson & Co
Lyman, Sons & Co
Pullman
Germany
Famous Sailor Missionary Captains Bethel Temperance Evening
Captain Madison Edwards, known as missionary Edwards, leads the Vineyard Sound Mission serving Vineyard Haven Tarpaulin Cove Falmouth Harbor and Woods Hole. A sailor for life he uses the Helen May to bring sailors ashore and distribute literature while engaging crews at anchor. His work, part of the Boston Seamen's Friend Society, spans land and sea with a Norwegian assistant this winter. Captain Benjamin J. Edwards, his father, served in the lighthouse service for 35 years and oversaw buoy setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover Street
Madison Edwards
Edwards
Vineyard Sound
Vineyard Haven
Tarpaulin Cove
Falmouth Harbor
Woods Hole
Gardner Green Hammond
Boston
Helen May
Bothel
Boston Seamen’s Friend Society
Benjamin J. Edwards
Government
Second
Young Men's Congress Holds Meeting in Boston
The Boston Young Men's Congress met at Hotel Bellevue with Mr. Quinn presiding. No new bills were introduced and an informal ballot on the city election favored Edwin A. Curtis 16 to 17, with Mr. Brooks of Augusta switching to Republicanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men's Congress
Hotel Bellevue
Quinn
J. P. Lane
Barnes
Edwin A. Curtis
Brooks
Augusta
Insolvency Notice for Adams Morse and Co
The third meeting of creditors for Eugene E Adams Frank B Morse and Allen W Adams of Framingham will be held at the Court of Insolvency Cambridge Middlesex on December 27 1894 at 9 o clock for creditors to appear prove claims and object to the assignee account. Charles A Williams Assignee. South Framingham Mass Sept 18 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
Henry Schwab
C. William Schwab
H. Schwab and Son
Jeremiah G. Fernnessey
Eugene E. Adams
Frank B. Morse
Allen W. Adams
Framingham
Middlesex
Copartners
Adams, Morse and Company
Cambridge
Charles A. Williams
South Framingham
Mass
Samuel F. Howard
Quincy
Charles Howard
Brockton
Dec
Theodore J. Eberson
County of
Joseph P. Shortell
Supreme Judicial Court
Amy F. Acton
Charles J. Bailey
Francis J. Belcher
Louis N. Bennett
Walter A. Buie
Charles FE. Burbank
Arthur BE. Burr
James E. Byrne
Frank ©. Chamberlain
Guy W. Currifer
John B. Dore
John Duff
James L
Thresher A. Rippey
William E. Smith
Oscar Storer
Fxigar W. Swift
James F. Wall
Moses Williams, Jr
Boston Aldermen Approve Stable with 48 Stalls on Green Street
The Boston Board of Aldermen records a petition for consent to erect a wooden stable with 48 stalls on Green Street within Ward 238. The plan details a building 85 by 5 feet and cites compliance with city statutes and ordinances governing stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Aldermen OF the City OF
Boston
Green Street
Ward 238
City of
George N. Prouty
Board of Aldermen approves notice for public hearing
In Boston on November 26, 1894 the Board orders dune notice to all interested that on December 17 at 3 p m the petition will be heard. The notice shall publish the petition and order three times in the Boston Evening Transcript and Boston Post with the last publication at least ten days before the hearing, and copies served on adjoining estate owners. Attest: J M Galvin City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boad of Aldermen
Boston Evening Transcript
Boston Post
Beacon Street Building Line Hearing Notice 1894
Board of Street Commissioners of Boston orders public hearing on December 19 1894 at 11 oclock at the office to establish a building line parallel to the northerly Beacon Street exterior line twenty feet from it between Beaver Street and Massachusetts Avenue under Chapter 462 Acts 1893 and amendments. Attest J W Morrison Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Street Commissioners
City of
Boston
Beacon Street
Beaver Street
Massachusetts Avenue
J. W. Morrison
Portfolio Coupon Crowded Out By Buyers
The post portfolio coupon is crowded out today as buyers seek papers backdated to include the coupon. The coupon will appear tomorrow at the publication office, with purchasers able to secure backdated documents.
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Rev
Edward Everett Hale
Millard
D. Millard
Tremontst
Board of Trade
W. R. Chester
Chester
Coveney
Jis
J. M. W. Hale
Highway Commission
Charles River
W. B. Bird
Boston Harbor
Back Bay
Harbor and Land Commission
Real Estate Covics
New Boulevard
Newtonner Falls
Wosthr
State St
The
American Federation
Burns and Gompers
President Gompers
Immigration
Burns
Norwich
England
Trades Union Movement
Congress
Keefes
Piano Factory Blaze
Mors
Post
Hoyt OF
Lous
John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute
Winter St
Phils
Woodbury
Charlestown News
North
Adams and Other Cities
Brown Electrical Company
Captain Edwards
Wakefield
School St
Young Men's Congress
Tremont House
John B. Fitzpatrick
Court St
U. S. Engineer Office
Wilmington
N. C
Fort Caswell
W.S. Stanton
Maj
S. B. Umphrey
M. D
Cordova
Mina
Johnson & CO
Hotels
Hotel Crenoble
58Th
57Th Street
7Th Avenue
Algo
WR. Noble
West 63d St
Central Park
Grand Western Boulevard
Columbus Avenue
6Th
9Th Ave
66Th St
Grand Central Station
Long Island
West Shore Ferriea
J. M. Galvin
John Noblep
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