New Circuit Judges Named Under New Law
The President sent six nominations for new circuit judges: W L Putnam of Maine Nathaniel Shipman of Connecticut George M Dallas of Pennsylvania Nathan Goff of West Virginia W H Taft of Ohio and W A Woods of Indiana Alaska circuit Warren Truitt of Oregon. Putnam a Portland Democrat aided the Republican candidate. Shipman is the current Connecticut district judge. Dallas is a young Democratic lawyer from Pennsylvania. Woods is the Indiana district judge and a close presidential friend. Goff, born in Virginia, has served in West Virginia politics and Navy secretary. Taft is the U S solicitor general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WashingTon
Senate
W. L. Putnam
Maine
Nathaniel Bhigman
Connecticut
G. M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
Nathan Goff
West Virginia
W. H. Taft
Ohio
W. A. Woods
Indiana
Alaska
Warren Truitt
Oregon
Putnam
Portland
State Supreme Court
Congress
Nathaniel Shipman
United States
District of
Hartford
George M. Dallas
Dallas
William A. Woods
District of Indiana
Clarksburg
Northwestern Virginia Academy
Georgetown College
University of the City of New York
District of West Virginia
Navy
Hayes
Republican Party
William H. Taft
Object lesson with cat image sparks misnaming
A Philadelphia Times item shows a teacher holding a card printed with a cat image. The pupil Jacob, whose father runs a cheap restaurant, answers that it is a rabbit, revealing a humorous misidentification in a classroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Philadelphia
Marriages in Roxbury and Boston Highlands
Roxbury December 14 ceremony by Rev G T Raymond unites Isaac G James of Boston and Ella M Clark of Exeter. Boston Highlands December 10 marriage by Rev J J Lewis unites Austin G Shuttleworth and Miss Margaret J Campbell. In city December 8 Rev Charles A Dickinson presides over William N Ward and Margery A Murdoch nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomes Clare
Roxbury
G. T. Raymond
Isaac G. James
Boston
Ella M. Clark
Exeter
Shuttleworth—Campbell
Boston Highlands
J. J. Lewis
Austin G. Shuttleworth
Margaret J. Campbell
Ward—Murdoch
Charles A. Dickinson
William N. Ward
Margery A. Murdoch
Obituary notices from Boston area list December deaths
A compiled set of death notices and obituaries from Boston city area and nearby towns for December deaths. Entries include Caroline L Burgess Adam Sassing Thomas P Bannon Frances E Bangs Mary J Booker Herbert Curtis Martha M Johnson Harry C Lancaster Moses C Nay J Frank Pickett Charles L Pitts Jane Park J Q A Pierce Laura A Spinney Ida Lewis Eliza beth L Trowbridge John F Vaughan Alma Jane Wilson Emma E Witherell Georgianna Wright and others with ages and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
Caroline L
Edward Burgess
William 5
Booker
Medford
Mary J. Booker
Curts
New York
Herbert Curtis
Charlestown
Mass
Faxon
Stow
James O. Faxon
Johnson
Sharon
Martha M
Otis Johnson
Lancaster
Keene, N. H
Harry C
George H. Lancaster
Arlington
Nay
East Boston
Moses C. Nay
Pickett
J. Frank Pickett
Pitts
Roxbury
Charles L. Pitts
Park
Woonsocket
Jane Park
Pierce
Watertown
J. Q. A. Pierce
Spinney
Somerville
Laura A
Leonard
Martha E. Spinney
Taylor
Ida Lewis
Frank M. Taylor
John Lewis
Trowbridge
New York City
Elizabeth L. Trowbridge
Vaughan
John F. Vaughan
Wilson
Brighton
Alma Jane Wilson
Witherell
Cambridgeport
Emma E
H. F
E. P
Wright
Chicago
Georgianna
John M. Wright
Boston
Every Woman Visits It A Store In Boston For Christmas Goods
Shoppers on Tremont street frequent R. H. Stearns & Co where Christmas displays lure guests with gloves hosiery handkerchiefs laces furs and leather goods. The second floor offers writing supplies toilet goods fleecy wraps infant wardrobes and framed water colors while the third fourth and top floors feature garments baskets china rugs and a dressmaking millinery department promising perfect fit at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
R. H. Stearns & Co
China
Dresden
India
Meserve and Foye Case Before Judge Dunbar
The case of George W. Meserve and Nathaniel W. Foye, charged with conspiracy to defraud, was heard in the superior criminal court with twelve witnesses testifying to Meserve’s good character. Mrs. Meserve spoke of her belief in his honesty and the hardship their family would face if he were sentenced. The defense for Foye was by B. C. Carle, and Avery and Swasey argued in the Newsome case. The judge postponed sentencing, stating he would consult other judges and report at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Meserve
Nathaniel W. Foye
Dunbar
Superior Criminal Court
Mr. Meserve
Faye
B. C. Carle
Messrs Avery and
Swasey
Newsome
Men Return to Work After Railroad Strike
Axuevan ErQuez New Mexico reports the Atlantic and Pacific strike ends. Dispatchers and operators resume work tonight under terms accepted from President Manvell. Operators to receive 80 dollars per month for 12 hours plus overtime, despatchers 150 for 8 hours, and parad dispatchers 175 per month with a trick work schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axuevan ErQuez
N. M
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Manvell
Gable
Trial reveals Dr Graves tale and Barnaby poison links
In Denver testimony Mrs Worrell describes her 1877 acquaintance with Mrs Barnaby, letters to Dr Graves, and the fatal whiskey incident. She testifies the doctor knew of Barnaby and that the two drank two toddies before illness. Executor William H Wood details 105000 bequest and payments to Graves or Ballou, with Barnaby verdict pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Barnaby
Mr. Barnaby
San Francisco
William H. Wood
Boot and Shoe Club Tackles Harbor Defences in Dinner Talk
At Young's the Boot and Shoe Club heard Colonel Samuel M. Mansfield discuss Boston Harbor coast defence. He cited 12 inch, 10 inch and 5 inch guns with mortars and torpedoes, claiming no vessel could lie within ten miles. Colonel Mathews urged Congress to authorize loans of guns and equipment to states for coast defence. The petition was read, accepted, and sent to members for signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s
United States
Boston Harbor
Samuel M. Mansfield
Rice
Fred H. Nazro
Nazro
United States Engineer Corps
Mansfield
Boston
Mathews
Chili
Massachusetts
Congress
National Guard
Framingham
Hovey
A. P. Martin
W. B. Rice
New Books Review Highlights Moral Themed Titles and Cookbooks
A catalog of new works spans religious teachings by Foote and a hidden-voice biography of Jesus, plus English texts by Kellogg and Reed. Ranged are rhetoric outlines, rudimentary ethics, study guides, and practical cookbooks, including Murrey’s Chafing Dish and Kirkpatrick’s Modern Cook Book with prices and publishers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilder Foote
Christ
Jesus
Carpenter
Nazareth
Kellogg
Reed
J. H. Gilmore
George M. Steele
D. D
Anna Benneson McMahan
John T. Mitchell
Max Hereford
Edna Lyall
Polyphemus
Henry Frith
Campbell Praed
Switzerland
Port Mystery
B. F. Houston
Landauerf
Puget Sound
Washington
United States Pictures
Richard Lovett
M.A
Great Republic
Lovett
West
United States
Maine
James G. Blaine
Knights of the Green Cloth
Camorra
Mafia
Antonio Scalvini
Isabelle Dyrol
L. D. Vatura
Riverside
Crying
Thomas J. Murrey
T. J. Kirkpatrick
Boston
Roberts Cros
Jesus the Carpenter of Nazareth
New York
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Brainerd Kellogg
L.L.D
Alonzo Reed
A. M
Chicago
A. C. McClurg and Company
A. C. McClurg & Co
United States Book Company
Price
Cassell & Co
Isabel le Deyrol
I. J. Kirkpatrick
Springfield
Ohio
Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick
Reciprocity Accord With British West Indies Nears Conclusion
The Department of State reports formal negotiations with the British Legation and colonial commissioners from Jamaica Barbadoes British Guiana and other colonies toward a reciprocity agreement under tariff act section 38. Jamaica and others agree to expand the free list and cut duties on U S agricultural goods in return for continued sugar and coffee imports. An official proclamation is expected before January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmington
Department of State
British Legation
Jamaica
Barbadoes
British Guiana
United States
British West Indies
Windward
Leeward Islands
Trinidad
Indoor meets in gym set two club marks in record night
Ninety three entries at the 6b A A indoor games with two club records. Shead reached 6 ft 11%4 in on standing broad jump and joined Moffitt in 7 ft 4 in running broad. Crowley Doherty and Innis posted strong leaps. Handicaps and sprint finals followed with Coombs and Shead among winners, Casey and Casey racing in the 15 yard dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shead
Moffitt
Harry Cornish
G. &. Morrison
Liarry Dodman
Manhattan A. C
Henry Taggard
John Graham
J. S. Cornish
N. J. Casey
Crowley
E. L. Hopkins
Innis
Doherty
S. A. Coombs
Bloss
A. G. Bixby
Yvechnology
Coombs
Brown
O. W. Shead
B. A
Moffit
Oak Shaving Stand and Dressing Cabinet at Paine’s Warerooms
A superb oak shaving stand and dressing cabinet is priced at 15 with a note it previously cost 30. Paine’s Furniture Co. warerooms at 48 Canal Street offers this sensational Christmas present for fathers or husbands this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine’s Furniture Co
Canal Street
Second opera night a greater success for Italian season
New York December 16. Special to the Post. The second opera night and first Italian program surpassed the opener. Mme Lehmann was warmly welcomed and solidified her grip on New York music lovers. Aida? La Traviata? misread as Ll Trovotere and Abbey pleased with the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mme. Lehmann
Mir. Abbey
Fatal Collision on the Chesapeake and Ohio
A deadly wreck occurred early today near Alderson West Virginia when a passenger train that departed Cincinnati at 6 PM collided with a freight train. A brakeman fireman and mail clerk died and three trainmen were injured in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chesapeake & Ohio
Alderson
W. Va
Accidental and Criminal News From Local Areas
A worker fell twenty seven feet at a new Waverley building site and is feared injured. An infant six days old arrived at Emergency hospital with a broken arm. One snow related accident claim against the city is reported versus fifty last winter. Cambridge burglary gang arrests point to two fugitives yet at large. A steamer hold injury and a Chelsea man’s leg fracture are noted. Larceny charges, whiskey bottle bursts, and ongoing lodging house thefts are reported with multiple arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dunbar
Gilman Street
Wyde Park
New Waverley
Eva Riley
Hudson Street
Dyer
Police Department
Cambridge
Edward Naddy
Cambridge Street
Norfolk
Professor Trowbridge
Linnean Street
Brighton
Broadway
Morris Bowley
Hamburg
Mystic Wharf
Charlestown
Williams Street
Chelsea
Margaret Cobley
Offic
Eliza A. Fairweather
Tremont Street
Thomas F. Kinahan
Congress Names Rules Committee and Army Bills
Speaker Crisp announced the appointments of the House rules committee with McMillin Catchings Reed and Burrows as members. He aims to announce all House committees by Dec twenty third. Senator Proctor introduces bills to reorganize the artillery and to increase army efficiency. The Democratic caucus closes assignments for Senators to committees with Irby given his requested seats. Hill remains to be placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Rules
Crisp
Washineton
House
Messrs. McMillin
Catchings
Reed
Burrows
Oates
Alabama
Taylor
Tennessee
Leonidas C. Houck
Proctor
Senator Proctor
Democratic Caucus
Democratic Caucus Committee
Irby
Alliance
South Carolina
Hill
Senate
Holiday gift display at Dame Yard Kendall's Boston store
In Boston on December 16 the forecast calls for fair and colder weather with brisk to high northwest winds. Dame, Stoddard & Kendall, 374 Washington Street, advertise abundant holiday goods and a large stock of skates, playing cards, games, pocket knives, razors, and more suitable for Christmas gifts. The firm touts honest representations, fair prices, and a loyal customer base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Dame, Stoddard & Kendall’s
Washington Street
Boston
Lamplighters Elect Officers in Boston Benefit Association
The Boston Lamplighters Benefit Association has elected officers for the ensuing year. President Thomas B. Fitzgerald, vice-president James McHugh, recording secretary H. J. Lind, financial secretary P. J. Sullivan, treasurer Jeremiah Scanlon, usher B. D. Hawkins, sentinel James Long, trustee Louis Davensteadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Lamplighters’ Benefit Association
Thomas B. Fitzgerald
James McHugh
H. J. Lind
P. J. Sullivan
Jeremiah Scanlon
B. D. Hawkins
James Long
Louis Davensteadt
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Harrison
New Law
Rocastoun Et
F* J. Newman & Sons
Tremont St
Breck
Woommieen
G. F. Brooks
Harvard
WN. i
Or. M
Temple Place
E. van Noorden & CO
Harrison Ave
Bostox
Meserve and Foye
DR. Graves
Mrs. Worrell
Bar
Naby
Sapeerom Bombapsmen
Boot and Shoe Club
Federal Government
Colonel Mathews
NEW Books
State Department
NEW Publications
Unitarian Club of Boston
Lyman Abbott
A. P. Peabody
W. J. Tucker
George A. Gordon
the Christian Register
West Point
O. O. Howard
Eugene L. Didier
Julia Ward Howe
J. Leonard Corning
Munich
Sidney Dayre
Christian Register Association
Tanklin Street
Moston
New England News Co
Worthington
Ireland
Stanley
Africa
American Tragt Society
FA Bromfield Street
R. F. Cummings
Geffices
Farlow
State Street and
Merchants Row
T. Dennie Boardman
Ames Building
Congress Street
Arthur H. Taber
Summer Street
Hanover St
S. Evans & Son
Equitable Building
Palace Theatre
WM. Austin
al, Haynes
Dora
WILEY
Tremont Theatre
Abbey & Schoeffel
Rosina Vokes
Felix Morris
London
Sea's
Barbara
Venus
Max O’reell
Philharmonic
Agnes Huntington
Planquette
Boston Theatre
Sugene Tompkins
Mawson
B RB. Mawson
Fanny Gilete
Columbia
Harris & Atkinson
Washington St
Janese
Madison Square
Charles Frohma
Bixey
Hotels
Young’s Hotel
Parker House
J. R. Whipple & CO
Proprietors
Clark’s Hotel
Washington and Avery Sts
M.C
Crank
Tremont House
Beacon and
Tremont Sts
R. A. Stranahan
NEW England Mutual
Life Insurance Post Office
Bens
F. Stevens
Jos. M. Gibbens
F. Trull
Seretary WM. B. Tus Nem
Asst. Soc
Beecham
E. W. Tyler
Ostomn Museum
R. M. Frevto
Rimance Charles Probman
Sardou
Tele Rmidor
List
Pitou
Geoffrey Middleton
Boston Music Hall
Stoddard
John L. Stoddard
Rio Grande
Capital
Second
Mexico
Park Theatre
Neil Burgess
Manent Attr
Paderewskis
Music Hall
Beethoven
Schusmann
Chopin
Paderewski
LISZT
Funde
Walter F. and
Wilbur H. Lansil
Studio Building
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Fire Patrol
Banker
Howard Athenium
WM. Harris
THE
Henry Burlesque CO
Handel and Haydn Society
Music Mall
Tremont Temple
Harvard Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club
Epps
Cirts Service Gazette
James Epps
Elm Stree
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