Whirling Thousands at Boston Police Ball
The twenty third annual Police Ball of the Boston Police Relief Association drew about 20 000 attendees to Mechanics Building and nearby halls. Prominent officials and guests arrived for the grand march and Sicilian circle. Carter's Band played then Ramsdell's Boston Police March signaling the procession. The event filled galleries and Machinery Hall, with Governor Russell and staff cheered by crowds as police and fire department leaders observed. The hall was festooned with bunting and the floor packed with dancers and onlookers throughout the night.
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Boston
Mechanics’ Building
Boston Police Relief Association
Exhibition Hall
Carter
Ramsdell
Daniel E. Curran
William F. Lewis
Russell
William G. Blaze
Caleb T. Mather
James F. Driscoll
Thomas J. Cully
Eldridge
Lee
Osborne
Whiting
Folsom
Cambridge
Webber
Fire Department
John J. Hanley
W. B. Watt
Monster D. Mann
James E. Sanford
Otis F. Kimball
George F. Pinkerton
Roscoe D. Brown
Curran
Thomas J. Marston
William J. Sheehan
C. W. Hunt
Sullivan A. Johnston
John F. Eichorn
Thomas M. Carter
Yale Accepts Boston Nine Challenge For Spring Series
Yale men feel flattered by a letter from Frank G. Selee Boston baseball manager challenging Yale to a series next April. The opener will be in Boston on Fast Day, with remaining games at Yale field. Up to five games planned. Yale expected to accept promptly.
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New Haven
Yale
Frank G. Selee
Boston League Baseball
Boston
Bostons
Cahill and Butler Draw In Brooklyn Amateur Ring Clash
A lively middleweight bout at Clermont Avenue Rink Brooklyn under the Amateur Athletic Union ended in a draw after two furious rounds and a late disputed third. Spectators wagered around 5000 dollars with Cahill favored but unable to land his famed right as Butler countered. the crowd roared as a post round scuffle broke out and both sides fought bare knuckles briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clermont Avenue Rink
Brooklyn
Amateur Athletic Union
Pat Cahill
Scottish American Athletic Club
Jersey City
Jim Butler
Eagles
Cahill
A. ’. Camacho
Staten Island A. C
Billy Dacey
Frank White
Hugh Winters
Butler
Jere Dunn
Fred Taral
Charley Ellingsworth
Sam Lee
Clinch
Val McCarthy
Commemoration of Late Dr D H Storer Burgess Dexter
The Boston Society of Natural History held a general meeting to honor Edward Burgess Dr D Hum phreys Storer and Samuel Dexter. Dr B Joy Jeffries spoke on Burgess naval architecture with stereopticon yacht views while resolutions mourning Burgess and Dexter were adopted and sent to their families.
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Boston Society of Natural History
Edward Burgess
D. Humphreys Storer
Samuel Dexter
S. H
Scudder
B. Joy Jeffries
Burgess
William F. Whitney
J. C. White
Samuel Garman
Humphreys Storer
G. L. Goodale
Minot
N.S. Shaler
Dexter
Protection of Dumb Animals In 1900s Meetings Report
At December meetings of the American Humane Educational Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, President Angell announced Boston agents handled 217 cruelty complaints, removed 28 horses from work, and mercy-killed 51 animals. He noted 175 new bands of mercy bringing total on his table to 11,286. translations of Black Beauty into German, Dutch, Swedish, Italian soon Spanish French Arabic and Hindustani, plus Buddhist plans to translate for millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Humane Educational Society
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Angell
Boston
Massachusetts Society
Opening of New Parish Rooms at St Pauls Church
Last evening the new parish rooms above the Shepard Norwell & Co. store were opened with a sociable for about 300 guests. The space includes one large room and three smaller rooms that can form a single hall. Rev Dr Lindsey gave the welcome address and the ladies provided a collations, with choir music enhancing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Church
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Lindsey
Information Sought for in Tariff Debate
The Baltimore Sun reports public curiosity over the Presidents claim that the new tariff will spawn major industries employing hundreds of thousands. Citizens seek specifics on which industries will arise, their locations, and the conclusive evidence. The letter asks monopoly advocates to clarify, starting with tin factories and tin plate output.
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The
Baltimore Sun
Mole Chamber Concert Honors Mozart Centenary
A stormy Tuesday evening drew a good number of music lovers to the Mole Chamber Music Concert Club at the B Y M C A Hall for a Mozart centenary program. The concert featured a quintet in A for clarinet and strings, arias from Figaro and Don Giovanni, a flute and piano concerto, and a quintet in E flat for piano oboe clarinet horn and bassoon. The performers included Mr. T. E. Clifford baritone, Mr. Hiram G. Lucker, Mr. Otto Roth, Mr. F. Akeroyd, Messrs. H. Hyer and EF T. Mingels, with Signor Augusto Rotoli as accompanist. Mr. Mole’s flute solo drew praise, though Clifford’s singing lacked warmth and finish. Overall, the program pleased Mozart enthusiasts and offered skilled interpretation from the instrumentalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Mingels
Augusto Rotoli
Clifford
Mole
Tucker
Mozart
Vivian
Portraiture in meerbhaum gains Boston art notice
The piece highlights Meerschaum portraiture in Boston with Austrian sculptor Rigl under F. Abraham on Court Street creating lifelike busts. It praises Abraham’s likeness of Mr. Abraham, the late John Boyle O'Reilly, and Boston society ladies, noting fine detailing, anatomy, and expressive power. It also covers Holbrook era gilded pipes, Prang Company's holiday art, and Braun photographs at Doll and Richards, plus Wallace Bryant's life portrait of Bishop Brooks at No. 2 Commonwealth Avenue.
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Meerbhaum
Boston
Rigl
F. Abraham
Court Street
Mr. Abraham
Abraham
Cleveland
Wallace Bryant
Bishop Brooks
Commonwealth Avenue
No Backward Step in Tariff Reform echoed by Crisp
Nashville papers and allied journals praised Mills defeat but Crisp’s declaration that his election entails no backward step in tariff reform turns their jubilation to bitterness. The newspapers warned against party allies and pro monopoly supporters who frame tariff policy through the speaker contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Democratic Army
New York Sun
Atlanta Constitution
Mills
Crisp
Christmas Gifts A New Home Sewing Machine
Christmas gift idea highlights a sewing machine as an apt present. The note lists a model or brand, with emphasis on home use and practicality for holiday giving.
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Lremont
Norcross skull measurements reported in New York
The remains of Henry L. Norcross will be shipped to Boston in a sealed box. Coroner Messemere and Drs. Landon Gray and Dunham finish head measurements noting an egg shaped skull, 53.005 cm circumference, 190 mm length, and above average cranial capacity. no abnormalities found.
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New York
Henry L. Norcross
Boston
Messemer
Zukerkandel
Louisiana Democrats Split Over Gubernatorial Ticket
Two factions met in Baton Rouge claiming to represent the Louisiana Democrats. One group of 233 anti-ticket delegates backs T. S. Adams for governor, the other 400 delegates supports revenue amendments and Judge McEnery for governor. Both groups limited action to routine business and a committee to seek possible compromise.
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Baton Rovuar
T. S. Adams
Judge McEnery
McEnery
New Market for Canada Eases Loss of U S Trade
The Toronto Monetary Times notes Canada shifts egg and poultry exports to England as the United States ends large imports. Canadian barley also finds a new market across the Atlantic, with 30 million eggs and growing sales of barley moving through seaboard ports. Canada did not start the shift but adapts, finding success in new outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
United States
England
McKinley
Republic
Canada
Man Injured After Fall From Electric Car on West Boston Bridge
A man giving the name Robert Adams of 105 Banks street Cambridge fell from an electric car on the West Boston bridge last evening and sustained a severe scalp wound.
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Robert Adams
Banks Street
Cambridge
Boston Bridge
State Engravings for Post Readers Offer Details
Regular readers can secure one engraving by using coupons dated on the paper’s second page or by subscribing for three months or more. Renewals or new three month subs entitle holders to the engraving without coupons, with extra copies via the dated coupons. Subscriptions and engraving requests must accompany payment. Plates require several weeks to complete.
Rev Hall installed at First Universalist Lowell
The Rev Frank O Hall formerly of Fitchburg was installed as pastor of the First Universalist Church in Lowell last evening succeeding the Rev George W Bicknell now of Cambridge. The item also notes other brief notices of local interest and regional events.
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Frank O. Hall
Fitchburg
First Universalist
Lowell
George W. Bicknell
Cambridge
Frances J. Holland
Hartford
Trinity College
Pasquale Fross
Saratoga
N. Y
Francisco Ferracio
Bristol
Fross
Chicago
Indianapolis
Jacob Taber
New Bedford
Death of Mrs Burgess Widow of naval architect Burgess
Mrs Caroline L Sullivant Burgess died in the city yesterday from pneumonia. She was widow of Edward Burgess designer of the Mayflower Puritan and Volunteer yachts famed for defending the America cup. She was mother of two boys aged 11 and 3 and a noted beauty linked to the Met's Erato portrait. The death coincides with a Society of Natural History meeting honoring her husband’s contributions to naval architecture.
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Caroline L. Burgess
Europe
Fagnani
Erato
Love
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Charles Paine Burgess
Woman severely burned while trying to extinguish Tyler street bonfire
A group of boys started a bonfire on Tyler street last evening. Mrs. Thomas Brennan of 140 Tyler street attempted to stamp it out and her clothing caught fire. She was severely burned and taken to City Hospital in critical condition.
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Tyler Street
Thomas Brennan
City Hospital
Founding of the German Empire volume opens on Danish War
A critical survey of Von Sybel’s discussion of the causes of the Danish War of 1864 and the Schleswig Holstein crisis. The piece outlines Prussia’s rise under Bismarck, Austria’s dwindling role, and the diplomatic steps leading to war, with praise for the translator work and notes on naming inconsistencies.
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von Sybel
German Empire
Sehhleswig-Holstein
Europe
England
Palmerston
Prince Albert
Lord Palmerston
Prussia
Germany
Denmark
Austria
John Russell
France
Bismarck
Brandenburg
Schleswig-Holstein
Gottorps
Augustenburgs
Oldenburgs
Napoleon III
Crouyn de Lhuys
Italy
la Marmora
Schleswig- Holstein
Dannevirke
Duppel
Alsen
Jutland
Napoleon Ili
Bavaria
Gastein
Vienna
Berlin
Venetia
Savigny
Moltke
von Roon
Koniggratz
Sedan
Kenst
Pfordten
Herr von Sybel
Friedrich
Frederick
Munchen
Munich
Regensburg
Ratisbon
William I
Heinrich von Sybel
New York
Thomas ¥. Crowell & C
Marshall Livingston Perrin
Gamaliel Bradford, Jr
I. Y. Crowell & Co
Boston Robbery Suspects Nabbed in crackdown
Richard Tate 32 of Portland Maine and John Dixon 28 of Halifax North Carolina were arrested by Inspector Byrnes for the safe robbery at Peter Levine pawnbroker Boston on the 9th. They are held at police headquarters awaiting requisition papers.
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New York
Richard Tate
Portland
John Dixon
Halifax
N. C
Peter Levine
Boston
Byrnes
Mrs Hawley Improves After Surgery Report
Washington, D. C. Dec. 16 The attending surgeon tonight reported Mrs Sena tor Hawley making favorable progress as expected. He believes there is every reason to hope for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Washingtton
D. C
Senator Hawley
Mayer Re-Elected President of the Baltimore & Ohio
Charles F. Mayer was unanimously re-elected president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for the ensuing year. This marks his third term in office.
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Baltimore
Charles F. Mayer
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Mr. Mayer
Nothing Like Leather Boots and Leather News in Boston
The Boston Post notes busy activity in the New England footwear trade. Hosmer Codding & Co and Brockton firms expand. Haverhill foresees prosperity in 1892. Fisher Shoe Company’s $1 shoe draws Boston retailers. Industry figures like Childs of Cleveland and Marchington’s postal route are mentioned amid trade chatter and upcoming Rubber Shoe Company souvenirs.
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Harry Lindsay
Boston Post
Haverhill Gazette
Haverhill
United States
Lowell
Fisher Shoe Company
Boston
Baltimore
H. B. Childs
Childs, Groff & Co
Cleveland
Adams
Louis E. Whicher
Roscoe Conkling
Childs
H. D. Richardson
London
Baxter, Stoner & Schenkelberger
W. L. Sage
Colchester
Batchelder & Lincoln
Winch Bros
Hesmer, Codding & Co
Sage
Mr. Sage
Post
Philip Marchington
Boston Postal Delivery Service
Phil Marchington
Phil Armour
William J. Fegan & Co
Lincoln Street
Fregan
Buffalo
N. Y
Lilly, Brackett & Co
Atlanta
O. P. Ramsdell
Sweet & Co
Brunswick
Samuel M. Fargo
C. H. Farze & Co
Thomas J. Shay
Thomas J. Shay & Co
Philadelphia
Penn
George McCurdy
Lippincott, Son & Co
Parker
Wilmington
N. C
Ike Bear
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Terpsichore
Mechanics’ Hall
Ball
National League Nine
Tim Butler
Clermont Avenue
Cal McCarthy
Hugh
Natural History Society
Dr. D
Johnson
Express
Johnson& CO
the Fine Arts
L. Prang Company
Harlow
Lucie A. Harlow
Prang
Doll & Richards
Braun
Norcross
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Massachusetts
the Post
Alexander Sullivan
Clan-na-Gael
American District Telegraph Company
Mutual District Telegraph Company
I. R. Chapman
Joseph E. Nutter, Jr
Wiscasset
Mr. Bailey
Camden
R. & ‘I. Hargraves
H. M. Bean
J. F. Allen
Fall River
James W. Emery
Portsmouth
Marvin
Mary A. Eaton
South Seabrook
N. H
Boston & Maine
Thomas Jordan
Great Barrington
Alvar Vannah
Police
Wakefield
Niles
John N. Chase
the Baptist Church
Exeter
C Kb. Crane
Concord
Dover
N. N
Opera House
Building Committee
Joshua G. Hall
Navy Department
Charleston
Hotolulu
St. Thomas
San Francisco
Arthur
Lumley
Noel
Olympic Club of
New Orleans
Charlie Mitchell
James J. Corbett
Mitchell
Joseph P. Miller
Highwood
Ann
Willow Furniture
Harvid ST
Betmeen
Eien Cron Si
Harrison Ave
Par Thismuller
New England
Ers
Sion
Outyear
Converse & Pike
Federal St
Lincoln St
Graves & Son
Washington Street
Raknards&s CG
Temple Place
Lake Elevator
Rass
Callat
A. W. Wheeler & Co
Hanover St
American House
Lambie
Arthur Dixwell
Tremont Street
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