Fire Devastates Homes Across City and Anarchist Suspect Arrested
Property losses from two fires total about 70,000 with 50,000 insured. Green and Beebe face 15,000. Reid 8,000. Barnum 5,000 on house and 5,000 on barns and contents. Officer Drumm arrest Fritz Beal, an educated linguist anarchist, chemical evidence found. City on edge. crowds at ruins. police patrols boosted after a fire fiend feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green & Beebe
C. H. Reid
George Barnum
Drumm
Fritz Beal
Beal
Man Burned To Death In Cambridge Carpenter Shop
A blaze at 373 Main Street Cambridge soon after 11 last night destroyed a carpenter shop owned by Charles F. Foley about fifty. Foley perished in the flames as smoke prevented entry by police. The fire, quickly put out, left the building and stock valued around $500. George Foley, a son, identified the body by ink ship and bracelet mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Main Street
Charles F. Foley
Foley
Litchfield
George Foley
Fires Across Towns Darken Vermont and Other Cities
Fires in Brandon Vermont and several other towns cause extensive damage. The Brandon House hotel burned after 1 PM, with owner John J. Paris noting large losses though furniture saved. Other fires include a copper shop and commercial building in Gloucester, a Beverly restaurant, a stable in Haverhill, a planing mill in Campeon, an Illinois Central paint and repair shop in Chicago, and Amsterdam oil depot. Losses range from thousands to hundreds of thousands with varying insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Brandon House
Brandon
Vermont
John J. Paris
Bennington & Rutland
Losgon Building
Attna, Home
North America
Phoenix
Hartford
Niagara
Northern
Coxe & Hack
Springfield Company
Satream
Congress Street
Gloucester
Commercial Street
Azor H. Tuck
James
Ella
Beverly
Poole & Hursey
Rantoul Street
Railroad Avenue
Daniel Foster
R. A. Burnham
Barber
Harrison Club
Haverhill
Jones Frankle
Lake Saltonstall
Essex Street
Ira S$. Noyes
Fred Carr
Campeon
N. J
W. C. Schnyder & Son
Chcaco
Illinois Central Railroad
Amsterdam
Dec
Oheee & Co
Farwell predicts Harrison era remarks on election bill
In Pittsburg Senator Farwell of Illinois says he doubts the federal election bill will pass, blaming obstructive tactics by Democrats and others. He criticizes President Harrison’s administration as insufficient in leadership and notes expectations of Senator Cullom or Blaine as Republican nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prttsspura
Farwell
Illinois
Pittsburg
Benny
Washington
Harrison
Cullom
Blaine
Labor unions hold long session and arbitration talks
The Central Labor Union met in Type Hall for over eight hours to discuss bribery charges tied to the clothing trades label. An arbitration committee of five was named to seek settlement between the Pressmen's and Operatives' unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Type Hall
Clothing Trades
Park Employees’ Assembly 7576
Chickering Hall
Franklin Park
Park
Amalgamated Building Trades Council
Pythian Hall
New York Boodle Prosecutions and Grants Doctor Fund
In New York, recall of boodler prosecutions follows defeat of De Lancey Nicoll for district attorney. Public sympathy grows for Dr J H Douglas at Fordham Incurables, funded by a new relief drive led by Willard Parker. Sieghortner the famed Lafayette Place caterer nicknamed Papa dies, and Edmund C Stanton advances Metropolitan Opera plans with new works Azrael and Der Vassal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Douglas
Edmund C. Stanton
Metropolitan Opera House
Metropolitan
Herr Fischer
Azrael
Franchetti
der Vassal von Szigeth
Smareglia
Franchett
der Vassal
Charles River Baptist Church Dedicated in Cambridge
The Charles River Baptist Church at Magazine Street and Putnam Avenue Cambridgeport was dedicated yesterday afternoon. The service featured prayers by Rev. William Howe and readings from several pastors, with addresses by Rev. D. N. Beach Rev. S. E. Breen and others. A dedicatory sermon by Rev. O. P. Gifford and a musical program concluded the ceremony, followed by an inspection of the new edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Baptist Church
Magazine Street
Putnam Avenue
Cambridgepor
W. C. Richmond
Cambridge
William Howe
D.D
Charles Olmstead
Pilgrim Church
George H. Whittemore
Old Cambridge Baptist Church
A. E. Reynolds
Broadway Baptist Church
D. N. Beach
E. Breen
W.K. Chase
Boston
Thomas
Newton
Burton Crankshaw
R. J. Adams
O. P. Gifford
Brookline
JL. P. Whitney
J. ©. A. Richmond
BE. R. Champlin
Salem murder defendants held for grand jury
The examination of Charles S. Chute and Michael J. Callahan charged with the murder of James W. Lane in Salem on December 13 was held yesterday before Judge Saf ford. They were committed without bail to await grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Charles S. Chute
Michael J. Callahan
James W. Lane
Safford
Justin's Dynamite Shell Tests at Perryville Falls
Rome New York December 21 at a private trial Dr Joel G Justin fired three shells from a large gun toward a cliff target about 600 feet away without an explosion. Each shell weighed 275 pounds and carried seven and one half pounds of dynamite. The weapon’s design prevented gas from reaching the dynamite and the test was reported a complete success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
N. Y
Justin
Perryville Falls
Joel G. Justin
West Lynn Man Benjamin J Johnson Ends Life By Revolver
Benjamin L Johnson a well known West Lynn resident shot himself in the head last night in a Summer and Shepard streets suite. Found dead at 12:30 by a servant the body held a 32 caliber revolver. He had recently lost 15000 and told his brother he was ruined. A trunk held land bonds 5000 dollars railroad bonds 900 in cash. Once a shoe dealer, Johnson was forty five and unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Northern Pacific Promotes Colonist Travel to Northwest
Montana Oregon and Washington colonists are urged to use the Northern Pacific as the sole line connecting East with the Northwest. The railroad offers through trains with sleeping cars, dining cars, and colonist sleepers, plus ten day stops for second class ticket holders to inspect lands west of Spokane Falls. Maps timetables and pamphlets are available from ticket agents or Charles S. Fee in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Northern Pacific Railroad
Great Northwest
Portland
P Pacific
Spokane Falls
Wash
Charles 5. Fee
Paul, Mian
Fateful Day Continues with Morality Debate and Davitt Clash
The article continues the discussion on morality that would astonish the public. It accuses Davitt of dishonesty and unpatriotic conduct, framing his opposition as rooted in a long-standing enmity toward Parnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davitt
Parnell
Liberals Stand With Irish Party In Home Rule Contest
In a letter to Sir Robert Peel's grandson the Home Rule candidate in Marylebone is told that the Irish party, seeking a constitutional home rule, now appeals to Great Britain to judge between it and Parnell’s secessionists. Gladstone stresses Liberals will recognize the Irish party’s historic resistance to wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
Mr. Gladstone
Robert Peel
Peel
Marylebone
O’connell
Great Britain
Parnell
Eyraud and Bompard Convicted in Paris Trial
Paris verdicts found both Eyraud and Gabrielle Bompard guilty in a Paris trial. The public prosecutor urged death for Eyraud while Bompard received twenty years’ hard labor. Eyraud appealed to the Court of Cassation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Michael Eyraud
Gabrielle Bompard
Eyraud
Mile. Bompard
M. Decori
Mlle. Bompard
M. Robert
Ile
Lyrand
Gabrielle Bowpard
Eyrand
Court of Cassation
Cardinal Gibbons Favored by France in Papal Vote
Paris reports that France will push for a cardinal favorable to the republic in the next papal election. Sought candidates include Lavigerie Zigliara Raffaele Monaco Laehry Valletta and Cardinal Gibbons noted for impartial stance toward republican nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Republic
Lavigerie
Zigliara
Raffaele
Monaco
la Ehry
Valletta
Gibbons
Cardinal Lavigerie
After Our Boys Visit Harvard Yale
London announces a United Hospitals Amateur Athletic Club team is being organized to travel to the United States and compete with Harvard and Yale teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harvard
Yale
United Hospitals’ Amateur Athletic Club
United States
General Strike in Scotland Shocks Nation
London reports a general railway strike set to begin immediately after a meeting of Scottish railway workers. In Cordova, a canal breach destroys hundreds of houses with about one hundred deaths. General Roca travels to Cordova to oversee relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scotland
Buenos Ayres
Cordova
Roca
Fresh Start for Discharged Convicts Aides Report
Massachusetts Society for Aiding Discharged Convicts reports 112 prisoners aided. Among them 61 Irish, 35 American, 8 English, 4 Scotch, 3 German, 1 French parentage. 38 married, 3 colored, 2 illiterate. 44 jailed multiple times. 57 from Massachusetts State Prison. 55 from state houses of correction. Aid included clothing 25, boarding 31, meals lodging 11, family stores 10, transportation 25, tools 9. Average discharge age 34 years six days. average sentence two years eleven months seventeen hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Massachusetts Society For
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Improper Pardon Requests Stir Boston Reader Letter
Archibald M Howe of Boston argues against petitions to pardon Samuel G Snelling, condemning clergy and public sentiment that push for clemency on grounds of health. He urges adherence to legal standards and medical review rather than sentimentality that erodes justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Snelling
Commonwealth
Snelling
Executive Department
Massachusetts
Archibald M. Howe
Sawtell Trial Opens With Blood Evidence And Child Testimony
Dover New Hampshire December 21 special to the post the first witness inspector william h cogon of boston testified to blood stains on the buggy and on isaac sawtells clothing and person after arrest. other witnesses placed sawtell near rochester and east rochester february 5 and 9 with a spade and a bag of items, while the defense argued privilege over professional visits. marian sawtell nine testifying about uncle isaac and a mysterious medicine scene at mrs smiths, court adjourned to monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Sawtell
William H. Cogan
Boston
Isaac Sawtell
Isaac
Martin L. White
Boston Police
Mr. Cogan
Portland
John W. Clark
Blaisdell’s Corner
East Rochester
Rochester
Clark
Glendon House
Hiram
Elizabeth Hayes
Cascade House
Charles P. Costello
Falmouth House
Joseph Wentworth
Lebanon
Springvale
Byron
Arthur W. Smith
Marian Sawtell
iKdgerly
Doe
Lowell
Marian
Kivel
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Edgerly
Unhappy Actress Attempts Suicide During The Clemenceau Case
Rosa Krohe an eighteen year old actress playing Cupid in The Clemenceau Case at the Park Theatre attempted suicide Saturday afternoon by swallowing creosote. She had acted on stage for over two years. family opposition over her Cupid role was cited as a likely cause. A doctor revived her and she was sent home as the performance continued without Cupid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Krohe
Park Theatre
Cupid
Clemenceau
Rosa
Terror Monitor Sinking Attempt Foiled at Dry Dock
In New York on December 21 an effort to sink the double turret monitor Terror occurred as it neared floating. Water flooded the sea valve as the ship settled, workers reaced to seal the leak, canvas covered the hole, and the vessel escaped danger within twenty minutes. The action was blamed on several recently discharged construction corps workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terror
Trials of dogs close of Kennel Club meetings at Lexington and CuuLa
Special reports from Lexington North Carolina and CuuLa Virginia describe the final heats of field trials. Rowdy Rod won the Central four hour race amid cold frost and scarce birds while Pitti Sing trailed closely. At Deatonville the Philadelphia Kennel Club finished its all aged stake with Katie Noble taking first, Edge Mark second, and Flash third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
N. C
Central Field Trials
Rowdy Rod
Pitti Sing
Rowdy
CuuLa
Philadelphia Kennel Club
Deatonville
Rosa Lee
Edge Mark
Katie Noble
Katie
Flash
Sleepy Noble
Ezra Noble
Countess Roxie
B.G. Taylor
Mr. Brown
Mr. Hall
Governor to speak at Grady Hospital cornerstone ceremony
Christmas Day address by Governor Northern at Atlanta marks the laying of the corner stone of Henry W. Grady Hospital. Also noted are profiles of William E Worthen, Chicago sanitary district chief engineer, and details of Archduke John of Austria missing since July. A note from Richard Mansfield denies royal links while exposing impostor theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Henry W. Grady Hospital
Atlanta
William E. Worthen
Sanitary District
Chicago
New York
Ezra Worthen
Lowell
Mass
Harvard
New York & New Haven
Trieste
John
Austria
Hamburg
Cape Horn
Santa Margharita
Johann Orth
Archduke John
Richard Mansfield
Cleveland
Maurice Mansfield
Emma Randersdorff
Felix
Clifton
Bristol
Eny
Margaret
France
Milan
Italy
Proposals for Public Printing Paper Supply 1891 Bid
Sealed proposals due January 15 1891 at 10 30 am for furnishing paper for the public printing year ending February 29 1892. Joint Committee on Public Printing to award to lowest and best bidder. Detailed schedules with samples obtainable from Frank W Valmer Public Printer. Many paper grades and quantities listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint
Committee of Congress
Frank W. Valmer
P’ublic
Washington, D. C
Committee of Congress On
Ferdinand Street Bridge Bid Notice in Boston 1890
Proposals for the Ferdinand Street Bridge are invited by the City Engineer of Boston and must be received at City Hall by 12 o clock noon on Wednesday December 24 1890. A $1000 certified check accompanies each bid. Plans and specifications available after December 15. The City Engineer reserves the right to reject any or all bids. William Jackson City Engineer. Boston Dec 10 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Cab Co
Middlesex Mills
Ferdinand Street
City Hall
Boston
Oston
William Jackson
City Engineer
Shaw Stocking Co
Chicopee Man. Co
State N. Bank
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co
Shawmut N. Bank
N. Bank of Republic
Metropolitan N. Bank
Columbian N. Bank
Reading N. Bank
N. Bank of Republic, Appleton Co
Cabot Mig. Co
Merrimack Man. Co
Gt. Fails Man. Co
Boston Belting Co
Cocheco Mfg. Co
Hoston Belting Co
Boston & Maine
KR. Co
Pueblo Smelting & Refining Co
Fe, & T. Fairbanks Co
Brookline Gas Light Co
Malden & Melrose Gas Light Co
Holmes Ekiec. Protective Co
Mckay & Bigelow Heeling Machine Asso
Boston Atheneum. Iy
Minneapolis
D Colony
County of
Suffolk
A. D
George Homes
Brooklyn
County of Kings
New York
Adams Street
Porenester
Homes Avenue
Sarah Ek. Glover
Charles Emery
William H. Homes
Federal Street
Toston
County of Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
New York & New England Railroad Company
Francis Hathaway
New Bedford
Said Hathaway
Nathaniel Davis
Lowell
Middlesex
Commonwealth
Boston Post
Boston Daily Advertiser
City seeks land for several new school houses
Boston issues a land tender for 30 000 to 40 000 square feet parcels for five sites in Hyde Park West Roxbury Roxbury and Dorchester with deadlines December 31 1890. Proposals must name locality extent price and be addressed to Samuel B Capen chairman of the Committee on School Houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Avenue
Ashland Street
West Maxbury
Mount Vernon
West Roxbury
Thornton Street
Roxbury
Mt. Bowdoin
Dorchester
Baker Street
Washington
Beech Streets
Samuel B. Capen
Mason Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. F. Foley
Grant
Sprorall
de Lancey Nicoll
Colonel Fellows
Goff
Nicoll
Goliath
Jolene Fellows
Dempsey
de Lacy
Moloney
Canada
Fellows
Cowing
Judge Cowing
Dr. Douglas
General Grant
Douglas
Tme
Fordham
Willard Parker
Douglas Fund
Fifth Avenue
Sanitary Commission
Ball’s Bluff
Fremont
Mississippi
Gettysburg
Fortress Monroe
Rawlins
McClellan
Papa
Sieghortner
Seighortner
Delmonico
Lafayette Place
Sieghartner
Cvelmonico’s
Astor
Astor Library
Upper Firth Avenue
Central Park
Manhattan Island
Sieghartner’s
Arthur
Garfield
Sam Ward
Hurlbert
Marion Crawford
Ward
William B. Astor
Larry” Jerome
Bill’ Travers
Henry Irving
Coquelin
Salvini
Irving
B. L. Johnson
West Lynn
Mille Bompard
N&xt
Cardinal Gibbons
General Foreign News
Massachusetts Society
Walter I. Tobey
Hiram Sawtell
Tobey
the Park Theatre
Central
Philadelphia Kennel Clubs
Frank W. Palmer
Uice
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Macon
Lewis Wharf
Jamaica
Ethelwold
Boston Fruit Co
Long Wharf
Snow & CO
Faltoea St
Florida
Valencia
R. L. Day & CO
Ofice
Boston Stock Exchange
Ares
Payne Coal & Iron Co
Payne Fire Ciay Co
Do Tremont Nat. Bank
Bank of Redemption
Suffolk Nat. Bank
Nat. Market Bk
Brighton
Market Bank of
Ft. Payne Coal & Iron Co
First N. Bank
West Newton
Mags
Merrimack Mfg. Co
Pactan Raline
Payne C ‘Oa & ‘Tron Co
Rutland RR
Cedar Rapids & Mo. River RR
Maronette, Houghton & Ont. RR
Kansas City & Cameron Lin
New Hampshire Trust Co
City OF
Ferdinand Street Bridge
Columbia Nat. Bank
Chicago, Hil
Nay J. Nazro
Equitable Bldg
American Midland Railway
Chicaco
New York Central
Joel Hayden & CO
New England
Joem Jefferies & Sons
Devonshire Street
Francis Henshaw & CO
Corner Exchange Place
Lewis J. Bird & CO
Bromfield St
Globe Building
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