Drexel Institute Dedication in Philadelphia by Chauncey Depew
The Drexel Institute of Art Science and Industry founded by Anthony J. Drexel is formally dedicated in Philadelphia. Chauncey M. Depew delivers the address on education and prosperity, while other dignitaries witness the ceremony. Depew argues education must align with industry and civic virtue, warning culture has been misused and praising practical training for youths to meet modern labor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitaker
Pennsylvania
Morton
Noble
Wanamaker
Schoield
U.S. A
Hiscock
New York
Miller
Bayard
Depew
Concord
Emerson
Rolling
Alabama
Pittsburg
Georgia
Massachusetts
Mac
Croesus
Ananias
Drexel Institute
Tremont Row bargains bustle with café goods and gifts
A bustling Tremont Row street scene touts a wide array of shops and services. Morse offers home cooking for dinners and teas while Kyser Dickinson advertise wedding cards and engraved invitations in new rooms. Edwin Morse sells billiard tables with Samuel May cushions and cabinet makers Gendron offer well finished cabinets at reasonable prices.
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West End
Morse
Messrs
Kyser
Tremont Row
Tremont Street
Edwin Morse
Samuel May
Gendron
Dolls Auction To Benefit Blind Kindergarten
The doll show managers accept Lewis J. Bird & Co. offer to auction all dolls on Monday at noon and continue until sold. Dolls include outfits by Mrs. Grover Cleveland and other prominent ladies. Exhibition closes tomorrow evening with a reception by kindergarten children and a musical program by Miss Mabel F. Shorey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kindergarten For
Lewis J. Bird & Co
WD. Lothrop
Neil Burgess
Amelia Grover
Edith Thomas
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
Morton
Willie Elizabeth Robin
Mabel F. Shorey
Abundance of Spice Vanishes Across Markets
The excerpt notes spice in abundance attracting every product from candy to essentials, while many items are being removed or restricted. It highlights pervasive shortages shaping consumer access and price pressures across multiple categories. The passage implies broad market tightening affecting daily life and commerce.
Meserve Sentenced for Conspiracy Case in Superior Court
George W. Meserve and Nathaniel W. Foye faced conspiracy to defraud charges. Judge Dunbar refused to place the case on file. Meserve received a two year sentence in the House of Correction after serving ten months and lacking prior record. His wife and daughter had an hourlong conference with him after proceedings.
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House of Correction
George W. Meserve
Nathaniel W. Foye
Dunbar
Meserve
Tos
Fire alarm reports clothes fire at dwelling on West Second Street
An alarm from Box 142 at 2 20 yesterday afternoon noted a slight fire in a dwelling at 347 West Second street. Sparks from a stove ignited Mrs Elizabeth Learys clothes on the second floor. In attempting to descend she fainted and fell, was taken to City Hospital with injuries likely to prove fatal. No building damage reported.
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West Second Street
Elizabeth Leary
Tremont Row Shops Through Boston History in 19th Century Echo
A vivid tour of Tremont row shops in Boston, recalling former tenants like John Hamilton & Co and Copeland ice cream, now distant memories as the area remains bustling. It notes No. 1 Tremont row’s attractive facade, John Gilbert’s goods, the Suffolk Dye House services, Morse’s restaurant and the Metropolitan hair parlors, plus dental work by Dr. Alfred S. Hill and evolving jewelry stores from W. S. Crown to Commonwealth Jewelry Co. It highlights fashion items from Star Corset Co. and Lyman Gibbs & Co., doll interests, fur trimming trends, and a sprawling display of small wares at stores 20 and 21. The piece captures a bustling commercial life, memory, and enduring local commerce.
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Tremont Row
William H. Brine
Tremont Street
John Hamilton & Co
Brine
John Shepard
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Copeland
Austin & Stone
Boston
Copeland’s
Loston
Howard Street
John Gilbert
Suffolk
Morse
Winter & Berner
Alfred S. Hill
W.S. Crown Jewelry Co
Commonwealth Jewelry Co
Shirley Smith
Star Corset
Lyman Gibbs & Co
New York
Newmarket
Where to Find Excellent Gifts at Hartley Co Boston Store
Boston merchants lead in holiday stock with H A Hartley Co as a top source. Five story building at 95 to 105 Washington and 20 22 Brattle Square displays carpets rugs draperies curtains portieres oil cloths shades and mats. Ground floor features window shades and custom drapery work while fifth floor houses order work by thirty staff. Prices marked down across departments with eye catching bargains.
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Boston
H. A. Hartley & Co
Washington Street
Brattle Square
J. A. Hartley & Co
New England
Calendar engraving of Princess of Wales by John A Lowell Co
A newly finished 1892 calendar card by John A Lowell Co features a steel engraving of the Princess of Wales. The portrait appears against a dark circular background with roses, a moon phase on each leaf, and ornate lettering, described as an exquisite black and white image suitable as room ornament.
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John A. Lowell & Co
Princess of Wales
Christmas electric display illuminates School and Tremont corners
The intersection of School and Tremont streets shines with colored lights from Houghton & Dutton. The Albion building and the Pavilion are festooned with red, white and green incandescent lights bearing the firm name and "Merry Christmas." The show is highly visible and more elaborate than the 1890 Grand Army convention display.
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School
Tremont Streets
Messrs
Houghton & Dutton
Albion
Meeting to appoint nominating committee for Home for Aged Couples
A meeting to appoint a nominating committee for officers of the Home for Aged Couples Corporation will be held in Park Street Church parlor on Tuesday December 22 at 11 o'clock in the morning. A report of the recent fair will be presented. The annual meeting will be on Tuesday January 12, 1892.
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Home For Aged Couples Corporation
Park Street Church
Horticultural Hall Christmas Sale Offers Free Admission
The Christmas sale at Horticultural Hall showcases many novel features with free admission on Friday and Saturday. Friday evening features recitations and music while Saturday evening offers a New England dinner.
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Horticultural Hall
New England
Leading dyestuff houses close for Christmas holidays
The leading dyestuff and chemical houses have agreed to close their places of business from Thursday night Dec. 24 to Monday morning Dec. 28 for the Christmas holidays.
Bishop Brooks at Hingham Visit
Bishop Phillips Brooks visited Hingham today. A 4:50 pm confirmation service featured a daughter of former Governor Long among the candidates. Brooks delivered a highly regarded sermon in the evening.
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Hincham
Phillips Brooks
Hingham
Long
Bishop Brooks
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Phia
Chauncey M. Depew
Erty
Toother
Court Street
WU. A. Hartley & Co
Tremont
Department Store
Charles K. Mitchell
Commonwealth Jewelry
Tremont R
Room
W. S. Crown Jewelry CO
the Co-operative Societies
Mass
Boston University
Alpremo & Eitli
Oriental Tea Co
Boston, Mass
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
William H. Baldwin
Suffolk Dye House
Dcos
Webster
Morse’s
John Gilbert, JR
Col. Howard St
John C. Gilbert
Billiard
Boston, Masse
ALA Pompadour
Gustav Schwab
Hartford
Carolyn Fox
Thorndike
Durham Street
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