England's Real Reason for That Alliance
Reading England December 19 Earl of Selborne under secretary for the colonies defends Salisbury policy arguing Britain and the United States share interests and should cooperate. He says neither side seeks to use the other and urges mutual conciliation to avoid friendship breaches as tensions diverge.
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Reading
Eng
Wellington Club
Earl of Selborne
Marquis of Salisbury
Great Britain
United States
Atlantic
Christmas market displays dazzle Quincy Market aisles
Preparations fill Quincy Market for the annual Christmas display with 1 percent booths vying in holly and evergreen decorations and electric lights. Exhibits feature wreaths, crimson ribbons, holly, tropical palms, and meats from prize cattle shows amid festive signage and live fowl. Prices for markets include steaks from 25 to 28 cents, turkeys at 25 cents, ducks 20 cents, and a wide array of produce and confections.
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Quincy
Prince Wdoward Island
Canada
Merry Christmans
Frankfort
Jamaica
TH BISSELL CARPE SWEEPER samples at Mechanics Fair
Displayed wringer samples were moved to the Thamee Can Whingkh Cos Store at 77 79 Franklin Bt where they will be sold at factory prices. If unable to call, customers may write or telephone for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yisve
Thamee
Whingkh Cos
Franklin Bt
Fr. Arch
Break in Cable Off Peaked Hill Bars Drives Portland Wreck Theory
Cable break seven miles east-northeast of Peaked Hill Bars linked to wreck of steamer Portland. Minia splices and surveys off Cape Cod, with dredging and recovery work to follow as officials await final findings and possible remains.
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Cape Cod
Portland
Minia
Stamer
Duxbury
St. Pierre
Halifax
Provincetown
Peaked Hill Bar
Cape
High Head
Nauset
Chatham
Peaked Hill
Race Point
Boston Harbor
Schooner Sheppard Spoke Under Gale Rescue
Captain Bourge of the Burgundia reports at latitude 37.64N longitude 63.23W on December 13 that the East Brain Tree schooner Sheppard captained by Carter of Brunswick, bound from Nov 19 for New York with lumber, was short of provisions after heavy westerly gales. The Burgundia stood by for twelve hours to supply ten days of provisions. Sheppard was believed lost in the November 27 storm.
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New York
Bourge
Mediterranean
Joel F. Sheppard
Sheppard
Correction of raid location at Tremont Street club
A raid report misidentified the site as 1342 Washington street. The actual raid occurred at 192 Tremont street in the Clery Club rooms, not at 143 Washington street where respectable families reside.
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Brown
Mqnor
Washington Street
Tremont Street
Clery Club
Mayors Xmas Rumour Trial Hearings Spur City Debt Plan
In New York during Fayne Strahan Moore trial a man whispered to jurors, drawing court attention. Aldermen hear a proposal to borrow 65 500 for city needs, with funds to back hospital, street, bridge, and building projects. Mayor favors a new Building Construction Department with a 3600 salary superintendent.
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New York
Fayne Strahan Moore
McIntyre
Moore
John Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Goff
William A
Abraham Levy
Barney Barnato
Kid’ McCoy
William A. Jo. Moore
McBkinley
Durban
Africa
Mr. Levy
Ben
Quincey
Orier
Enchanted City at Shuman's Corner Boston Window Display
A. Shuman & Co. in Boston enhances holiday season with grand window tableaux that blend outside art with inside goods. The displays captivate shoppers of all ages, reflecting high quality and low prices as part of the store’s famed New England presentation.
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Boston
Shuman's Corner
Shuman
A. Shuman & Co
New England
Dickens at Shuman Corner Brings Holiday Display to Boston
Patrons admire a winter scene through show windows on Washington and Summer streets as Shuman & Co. festoons three floors with Dickens quotations and holiday goods. The piece notes a trial context involving Moore and Moore’s counsel considering testimony, with court adjournment after four jurors were secured.
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Washington
Summer Street
Boston
Frog Pond
Shuman Corner
Santa Claus
A. Shuman & Cy
Fire damages Economy Clothing Company store
Late Saturday night a fire at the Economy Clothing Company on the ground floor at the Dudley Washington junction caused smoke and water damage to winter clothing stock. Insurance adjustment will determine final loss with goods to be sold at a sacrifice afterward.
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Dudley
Washington Streets
Economy Clothing Company
Charitable Irish Society Holds Monthly Meeting
The Charitable Irish Society met at Parker House with Vice-President M Keating presiding. Three new members were elected Michael Pitzpatrick Louis H Keenan and James Q Flynn. A fifty member anniversary committee for 1890 was discussed to be named at the January meeting.
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Charitable
Irish Society
Parker House
Pr. M. Keating
Michael Pitzpatrick
Louis H. Keenan
James Q. Flynn
Mayor notes need for civil engineers in building department
The mayor reported that the building commission urges appointing one or more civil engineers, but the current ordinance lacks provision. An ordinance to allow two appointments was referred to the ordinance committee. A proposal to shift pedlar licensing to the street department went to next meeting. Frank G. Webster nomination to replace Henry R. Reed as funds collector was laid over. Webster, of Kidder, Peabody & Co., is noted. Draft amendments to fire building limits were assigned to the next meeting. The board adjourned to Tuesday, February 27.
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Building Commission
Ordnance
Frank G. Webster
Henry R. Reed
Webster
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Lhe
Bargains in furs at O Callaghan's Washington street store
The January markdowns at Thomas O Callaghan & Co 558 to 668 Washington street start early this year with deep discounts on furs jackets capes and suits. Electric seal coats drop below 30 with a 10 dollar reduction and white angora children's scarf and muff sets sell for 1 50. Tailor made chic suits halve in price and velvet waists with tucked fronts drop to 2. Open evenings this week.
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Thomas O'Callaghan & Co
Washington Street
O'callaghan’s
Urs
O’callaghan
Christmas Vacation Reduced Fare Tickets From Fitchburg Route
The Fitchburg railroad Hoosac Tunnel route offers greatly reduced round trip tickets for students and others returning home for Christmas. Tickets are valid for travel from December 14 to December 31 inclusive and return until January 12, 1899.
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Fitchburg
Hoosac Tunnel
Government stamps assure whiskey quality and safety
A renowned whiskey judge argues that consumer protection depends on recognizing government endorsed straight whiskeys. He asserts true healthful liquor is high quality, aged four summers in the Southern sun, and stamped by the government, warning against diluted or injurious spirits.
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America
Ao. F. Co
Warship Funding Aims At Sixty Million Across Four Years
Washington reports anticipate about 60 million dollars in appropriations for new warships, spread over four years. Fifteen vessels planned: three seagoing battleships 13 500 tons with over 18 knots, three armored cruisers about 2 000 tons at 22 knots, three 6 000 ton protected cruisers, and six Day ton cruisers. Existing orders include eight battleships, four monitors, one protected cruiser, 16 torpedo boat destroyers, 22 torpedo boats, a Naval Academy training vessel, and one submarine torpedo boat.
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Washington
Daytons
Naval Academy
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Thos. O’callaghan
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Gallo
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Prainness
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Procyon
Joseph Stanley
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Silvia
Grace Otis
Johnson
Marziner
Gloucester
Harry J. Courtney
James Street
Bonnerville
Courtney
Boston Custom House Wine Store
Endin Street
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Wright & C Laysor
Borda
Matilda
Runnymede Club
R. F. Balke & CO
Bern
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Kentucky
Mellwood” & “Runnymede Club
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Gause
Eae 'S
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Gueces OU
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War Department
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Dewey
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Enchanted City
Martin Mahon
Jamin Hill
Georgia
Te Husband
Charitable Irish Society
Johnson & Co
Maas
Parsons
Johp Son &Co
Tom
Nora M. Canty
Collins
Josephine F. Earle
Newbury Street
International Trust Company
George B. Appleton
Miss Canty
Barie
Mackintoshes
Roberts Rubber Company
Charles Edges
J. J. O'Callaghan & Co
Dyer, Rice & Co
W. Norton
W. A. Nevills
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Elgin
Massachusetts
Navy Yard
Municipal Court Record
Charles H. Richardson
House of Correction
W. H. Cutler
Charles B. Bishop
John Crawford
William Davis
Charles A. Allen
Thomas Merriam
Joseph Thompson
Une
Jennie Herne
Keith's New Theatre
Biou Opera House
Pope Leo XIIi
Tome
Jason Pontiff
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
Atwood
DAY-At_ Everett
Rew
George C. Hamilton
Louis J. Atwood
Saugus
Letha M. Day
Everett
Carter
Dorchester
Caroline
George W. Carter
Cleary
South Boston
Verts
Thomas Ll. Cleary
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