Japan Threatens Shanghai War Buildup Near Tien Tsin
London reports England and Russia would oppose Japanese moves to prevent a southern invasion as Japan massed forces near Tien Tsin. The two Japanese armies totaling about 72 000 men march on Tien Tsin after capturing Niu Chwang. Shanghai reacts with safety evacuations as war tax tensions rise.
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London
England
Russia
East
Shanghai
Yang-Tse-Kiang
Japan
Hiroshima
Nankin
Admiral Freemantle
Chusan
Chefoo
Tien-Tsin
Niu-Chwang
von Hannecken
Pekin
Pilgrim Association Banquet Debates Gambling Policy
The Pilgrim Association held a regu lar meeting and banquet at the Thorndike with Governor Greenhalge and notable speakers. Henry Chase outlined policy gambling and urged anti lottery laws, while Dr Plumb pressed Congress to advance anti lottery legislation and enforcement against promoters and participants.
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Pilgrim Association
Congress
Thorndike
S. B. Capen
Frederic T. Greenhalge
A. H. Wellman
C. C. Coffin
C H. Hamlin
East Hampton
F. B. Allen
Henry Chase
Watch and Ward Society
Mr. Hamlin
Messrs
Chase
Coffin
Heavy verdict for Prendergast against Lynn & Boston street railway
Francis Prendergast, a Chelsea harness maker and former soldier, won 11000 damages in the Superior Court before Judge Richardson against Lynn & Boston street railway. He was injured in April 1893 when his car collided with a preceding car on Broadway Chelsea, after the following car stopped suddenly. His left side has since been paralyzed.
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Superior Court
Richardson
Francis Prendergast
Lynn & Boston Street Railway
Chelsea
Broadway
Prendergast
Graham Concerts Return to Boston Theatre Holiday Night
The Graham concerts return to the Boston Theatre next Sunday night December 23. The program features popular favorites and new talents, promising artistic and diversified excellence unmatched in the city.
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Graham
Boston Theatre
Barnabas Freeman of Yarmouth Dies at 80
Barnabas Freeman of Yarmouth Maine, long prominent and aged eighty, died after a prolonged illness. A Colby College graduate of 1840, he practiced law and owned cotton mills. Survived by his wife, a daughter married to Rev Dr Depew of Connecticut, and a son, the Hon. T Dudley Freeman of Yarmouth.
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Barnabas Freeman
Yarmouth
Portland
Waterville College
Colby Univrsity
Depew
Connecticut
T. Dudley Freeman
Worcester Contractor Hurt In Glass Fall
J E Elliott of Worcester, contractor for Chase's new block, was injured when two cases weighing 4200 pounds fell during unloading. He was assisting the unloading of plate glass from a car at Findson today.
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Findson
J. E. Elliott
Worcester
Chase
New England Society Invites President Cleveland to Banquet
The New England Society in Charleston invites President Cleveland to its seventy fifth annual banquet on December 22 and requests the attendance of the gentlemen who accompanied him on his trip to the South.
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Charleston
D. C
New England Society
Cleveland
American Wringer Co Wringers and Sweepers Repair Service
The American Wringer Co connected with 13 and 1b Broadway extension offers wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs on all kinds of wringers and sweepers are provided with prompt attention to orders by mail or telephone at 766.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
Potter Case: Whether Potter Will Be Re Tried
United States District Attorney Sherman Hoar will decide after receiving Washington papers including the Supreme Court opinion on Asa P. Potter. Some say the case will not go to trial again. others doubt this, noting costs already exceeding $25,000 and possible acquittal if retried. Hoar would not comment until papers arrive. ruling to be entered later.
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United States
Sherman Hoar
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Potter
Supreme Court
Hoar
Preston to contest will of Hartford widow McNary
Charles Z. Preston of Brooklyn declares he will challenge the will of Sarah A. McNary who died in Hartford last week. He says he was disinherited though entitled as kin and that undue influence occurred at the will’s execution. Preston has hired Hartford lawyer A. C. Bill for the contest.
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Sarah A. McNary
Hartford
Conn
Charles Z. Preston
Dorchester Avenue
S. Rutledge McNary
J. F. Preston
Brooklyn
N. Y
Post
Anne C. Howard
Preston
A. C. Bill
Jaynes & Co Holiday Window Exhibit In Boston
Washington street display by Jaynes and Co features attractive holiday gifts including sachets handkerchief bags perfumes cut glass smokers items and more. The store touts consistently low prices and says it does not undersell, inviting ladies to select from the artistic items.
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Washington Street
Jaynes & Co
Washington
Hanover Streets
Patrick McGrath Dead Pioneer Granite Manufacturer
Patrick McGrath of Quincy died yesterday at his Pleasant Street home aged 83. An Irish born pioneer in the granite industry he operated in that business since 1854. He leaves a widow three sons two daughters including Mary E. Blake wife of Dr. John G. Blake of Boston. Funeral Friday private.
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Quincy
Patrick McGrath
Pleasant Street
Ireland
America
Mary E. Blake
John G. Blake
Boston
Fifth annual reunion of Eleventh Army Corps Association dinner
The fifth annual reunion was celebrated at Morello's in New York with over 200 members and guests attending a 7 o'clock dinner. Addresses were given by General di Cesnola and other generals, a paper on the Battle of Chancellorsville was read, and many notable attendees and regrets from other officers were noted.
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New York
Eleventh Army Corps Association
Morello’s
West Twenty-ninth Street
Iu. P. di Cesnola
Sigel
Schurz
Lockman
Smith
Chancellorsville
Hamlin
Robbery and breaking and entering case for Robert J. Cody
Robert J. Cody, alleged to be amenable to the habitual criminal law, was held for the January grand jury by Judge Brown in the Municipal Criminal Court on charges of robbery and breaking and entering. He is accused of robbing Albert E. Chadbourne on India street on November 30, 1898 of 117.50 dollars and of breaking into Emil A. Danielson's shop in the previous night, stealing 35. Bail was set at 2000 for robbery and 1260 for breaking and entering.
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Robert J. Cody
Brown
Cody
Albert E. Chadbourne
India Street
Emil A. Danielson
Mt Hope Canterbury Improvement Association Ratification Meeting
The Mt Hope Canterbury Improvement Association held a ratification meeting at Norton's Hall attended by 3560 members. James Norton presided and praised Mayor-elect Curtis, with Councilman James H. Kelly and others delivering speeches. The group, formed last May, grew to 240 members.
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Mt. Hope-Canterbury
Langue Francaise Boston Society Elects Officers
La Prevoyance Societe de Secours Mu tuel de Langue Francaise de Boston held its annual meeting Monday night electing officers for 18 percent year. Nicola Marchand was named president with Jean Desperus as first vice president and E Fredez as second vice president. Re i Mexal became financial secretary W Toussaint corresponding secretary and V Pierre Pomes treasurer.
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la Prevoyance Societe de Secours Mutuel de Langue Francaise de Boston
Nicola Marchand
Jean Desperus
E. Fredez
Mayor Curtis to Visit Boston Press Club Reception
The Boston Press Club will host Mayor-elect Mr. Curtis at its club house on 14 Bosworth Street this Friday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:30. Club members are invited to attend and enjoy a brief program by talented friends of the club.
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Boston Press Club
Curtis
Bosworth Street
Missing Hyde Park Contractor George Peare Feared Lost
George H. Peare of Maple Street Hyde Park vanished after breakfast Saturday. He cashed a $125 check in Milton that afternoon and was last seen on an electric car between Mattapan and Dedham. Police suspect temporary insanity, no foul play. description issued with a reward anticipated.
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James McKay
Post
Mattapan
Dedham
Peare
New York
Maple Street
Grand Army
Newburgh
la Grippe
Girl Found in Bethlehem Adopted by Local Family
Special Officer Fred R. Johnson located Cora Green in Bethlehem living with Charles O. Baker who says he adopted her and will not surrender the child without a legal fight. Mrs. Lucy M. Green seeks return through court after petition against the Boston Children's Aid Society. The search follows the earlier finding of Paul Revere Green and a prior hearing in Boston on the society’s charter.
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Bethlehem
N. H
Fred R. Johnson
Worcester
Mass
Lucy M. Green
Cora Green
Charles O. Baker
Baker
Paul Revere Green
Children’s Aid Society
Green
Knowlton
Boston
Boston Children’s Aid Society
Paul Revere
Cora May
Johnson
Baker's
Burglars Windfall in Cracked Cases
Richard G. Kruger, the self confessed burglar tied to about twenty local break ins, received $2 500 from German relatives and a further $10 000 inheritance from the same country. He remains in custody on one burglary count and is under $500 bond with a possible bail as two burglary charges and one entering charge were placed before the grand jury.
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Woonsocket
R. I
Richard G. Kruger
Kruger
Autopsy Sheds Light on Gorham Murder Timing
In Gorham murder case the coroner's inquest did not finish. The body, buried yesterday after the funeral, was exhumed for an autopsy to determine the time of death. Earlier reports suggested about 8 o'clock but now officials suspect the murder may have occurred earlier in the evening, possibly before supper.
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Portland
Gorham
Four shoe firms fail in New York area
On December 18 four shoe firms announced failure: Samuel Cohen & Bro on Sixth Avenue Gottschalk Conn on Grand Street Archibald Fleming on Highth Avenue and Marcus Marsop on Reade Street. Samuel Cohn & Bro.'s liabilities are about 400000 dollars including contingent liabilities on indorsements. the others are deemed not important.
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New York
Samuel Cohen & Bro
Sixth Avenue
Gottschalk Conn
Grand Street
Archibald Fleming
Highth Avenue
Marcus Marsop
Reade Street
Samuel Cohn & Bro
New England Christian Association Opens Annual Meeting
The New England Christian Association opened its annual meeting at the First Reformed Presbyterian Church located at Ferdinand and Isabella streets. President J. M. Foster Rev. S. McNaugher and Elizabeth E. Flagg addressed attendees as committees were appointed.
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New England Christian Association
First Reformed Presbyterian Church
Ferdinand and
Isabella Streets
J. M. Foster
S. McNaugher
Elizabeth E. Flagg
D. B. Gunn
J. H. Earle
Hannah J. Balley
Mayor Missing in Rome Defalcation Case at Central National Bank
Rome December 18 An examiner sal finds cashier John E Bielby defaulter to 27000 with 8900 on hand in New York leaving 19000 short. Teller Mayor Samuel Gillett absent from duty and not found. Bank bond covers 20000. Probe extends to Oneida County Savings Bank as state examiner Backus investigates.
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Rome
N. Y
Central National Bank of
Samuel Gillett
Oneida County Savings Bank
Central National Bank
B. H. Backus
Albany
Social Science meeting on church and workers at Every Day Church
The Social Science conference meets this evening at the Every Day Church to discuss Is the Church the Friend of the Workingman The Rev Thomas Van Ness of the Second Church of Boston will argue for the affirmative while A A Carleton and Charles Casson speak against it.
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Social Science Conference
Thomas van Ness
Second Church of
Boston
A. A. Carleton
Charles Casson
Docks Paid Well In Lexow Committee Hearing
On opening Lexow committee day, Witnesses describe payments to police and captains at various docks. John W. Rappenhangen testified about a $15,000 bribe and allocations to Captain Schmittberger and others amid dockside rackets and enforcing officers.
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New York
Schmittberger
Lexow
John W. Rappenhangen
Creeden
Snell
Marne
Martin
Don Sheehan
Captain Creeden
O'Neil
White Star Line Company
Wardman Gannon
Taylor
Herman Interman
Gastlin
Forget
Goff
Wolf
Vail
Pennsylvania Pier
Hoboken Ferry
Jersey City
Hoboken
John J. Taylor
Steamboat Squad
Steers
Truce Reached Over Southern Railway Salary Cut
A sixty day truce was declared after talks between Southern Railway Company officials and railway employees unions. The agreement covers forthcoming salary schedules and new employee rules, tied to the Richmond and Danville receivership adjustments before reorganization into the Southern Railway.
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Washington
Southern Railway Company
Clark
Arthur
Brown
Wilson
Brotherhoods of Railway
W. H. Baldwin, Jr
Richmond & Danville Railroad Company
Information Wanted About Shelter on Hanover Street
Notice seeks a gentleman who aided a lady to stay aboard a Base Boston car on Hanover Street Saturday around 6 D. ms or witnesses. The witness address is “C 59.”
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Boston
Hanover St
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LA Prevoyance Societe
Mayor Curtis
Press Club
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ITMAS
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the Post
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Dora Thorne
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RVING
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Charming
Everybod
Gorham Murder Development
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Patten
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Debs
Chicago
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Ffort
Cook County
Newport
Daniel Hunter
W. C. Anthony
U. S. Watch Co
Waltham
California
Blanchard & Farrar
Dock Square
Faneuil Bial
Patrick Murphy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allaire
Connors
Stonington Line
Peter Moran
White Star Docks
Kiernan
New Jersey Central Pier
Vermont Central Pier
Beglan
Baltimore & Ohio Pier
Robert J. Vail
Jacob Klemus
Bauman
Eldridge Street
Philip Benjamin
Benjamin
Hood
Parilla
Eastlake Mfg. CO
Adams
State
Stgs
Iris
M. F. Armstrong & CO
Canal Street
Hotels
HOTEL
Empire
Central Park
Grand Western Boulevard
Columbus Avenue
6Th
9Th Ave
6Th St
Grand Central Station
Long Island and
West Shore
Hotel Crenoble
57Th Street
7Th Avenue
WM. Noble
Oriental Hotel
39Th St
Grand Central Depot
John McIkkkay
Byte L. P. Atwood
State St
Mary E. Needham
West Roxbury
Lagrange and
Cowling Streets
E. B. Spinney
Lagrange Street
Lagrange
J. Needham
Ty Thomas M. Smith
Pemberton Square
Ereal Estate
Simeon Marcus
Walter R. Dyer
Suffolk
Campbell
Hammond Street
Fuller
Svea
Henry E. Abbey
Kate Reily
Florence Girard
Abbey
Miss Reily
Sarah
A. W. Wheeler & CO
American House
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