Newton Robbers Steal From Miss Cardwell on Highway
A West Newton highway robbery last evening left Miss Kate Cardwell pistol threatened and robbed of 6 dollars and coins near River and Elm streets. She provided a vague description of two men, tall and shorter, in dark clothing, one with a black slouch hat, as police search nearby towns to capture them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
Kate Cardwell
Cherry and
Henshaw Streets
Waltham
River
Elm Streets
Miss Cardwell
Police
Rran
Davin
Gold bags presented to bank inspectors at Exchange Place
Inspectors Andrew Houghton and Thos. Gerraughty were summoned to J Howard Brown at 7 Exchange Place yesterday afternoon and given bags of gold as a Christmas present for their service this year. The police commissioners approved the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Houghton
Thos. Gerraughty
Bank Squad
J. Howard Brown
Exchange Place
State Street
Insolvent Banker Lazarus Silverman Estate Account Filed
The assignee of Lazarus Silverman estate with Guaranty Title and Trust filed the liabilities at about 1.2 million and assets around 1.8 million. A satisfactory settlement is anticipated with creditors as most assets are readily convertible to cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lazarus Silverman
Guarantee Title and Trust Company
Lynn Girl Nora Birningham Reported Missing in Transit
Nora Birningham, 17, of Lynn, was sent to New York City last Monday by her brother J Birmingham of 6 May Street. He learned she had not arrived and a citywide search with police from Lynn to New York is underway. She wore a navy blue dress a black sack and a black beaver hat trimmed with red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Birningham
Lynn
New York City
J. Birmingham
May Street
New York
Recount Confirms Collins Baldwin and Eager Win Ward 14
The Ward 14 council recount finishes with Collins Baldwin and Eager declared elected. Eager drops from 1609 to 1597 votes, Baldwin from 1566 to 1555, and O Connor rises from 1561 to 1563, narrowing Baldwin's lead to two votes over O Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Baldwin
Eager
Baldwin
O’connor
Savage brothers arraigned for assault on officer in Dorchester
William J Savage and Nicholas Savage were arraigned before Judge Churchill in Dorchester district court charged with assaulting Sergeant Clarence A Swan of Station II. They were fined $100 each and held in $500 bonds for the Superior Court appearance the first Monday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J
Nicholas Savage
Churchill
Dorchester District Court
Clarence A. Swan
Station Ll
Superior Court
Crowley Named Lecturer in Medical Jurisprudence
John E. Crowley of the Suffolk Bar is appointed lecturer in medical jurisprudence at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Boston. A Boston University alumnus, he will likely start the course soon after the Christmas recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Crowley
Suffolk Bar
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Boston
Crowley
Boston University
Edward Waldron Prohibitionist Dies in Danversport
Edward T. Waldron aged 77, prominent Prohibitionist in the state, died this evening at his Danversport home. He leaves a widow and a daughter. formerly worked in the wheelwright trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danversport
Edward T. Waldron
Wheelwright
Stuffed baked clams dainty dishes at Waldhouse's
In Waldhouse's restaurant at 1271 Washington Street South End the stuffed baked clams are praised as a chef d oeuvre. Patrons seek them as a take home indulgence and the restaurant attracts regular guests. Open weekdays 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays 10 am to ? pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Epicures
Waldhouse
Washington Street
South End
Tiny Lynn baby weighs a pound at home
A severely underweight infant born Friday morning in Lynn weighs one pound and measures twelve inches. He lies in a cotton filled hamper basket as parents and Dr. Joseph Mitchell monitor his health and artificial heat aid. Father, a French Canadian heel scourer at Shillaber & Co., remains hopeful for the tiny heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn, Dec
Williams Street
William Obrey
Lynn
Shillaber & Co
Joseph Mitchell
Mansfield's Greeting at Globe Theatre Boston Farewell
Richard Mansfield bade farewell to Boston at the Globe Theatre praising the city for its warm welcome and lively humor. He thanked the audience, his wife, and his company, and wished everyone a merry Christmas as he highlighted the heavy load of speeches he endured that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
Globe Theatre
Boston
Two Men Held for Grand Jury in Manslaughter Case
In Greenfield a preliminary hearing before Trial Justice Bicknell found no evidence against Charles Saunders and William Thompson charged with manslaughter in the death of Patrick W. Hayes near Miller's Falls. Both men are bound over to the grand jury with $6000 bonds. in default they stay in jail. W N B King and Edward Dunn were discharged as vagrants but kept as witnesses.
Man loses feet in rail accident near Winter Hill
John McKenna aged 30 fell from the 11 30 train on the Boston and Lowell railroad near Winter Hill Somerville last night. Both feet were amputated above the ankles. He was taken to Somerville Hospital after the accident under the School street bridge. He lived on Woodbine street Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKenna
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Winter Hill
Somerville
School Street
Woodbine Street
Bennington Railroad Agent Missing After Illness
Frank G. Mattison, Bennington and Rutland railroad freight agent, left home Thursday afternoon while recovering from la grippe and has not returned. He stands about 5 feet 9 inches, weighs 190 pounds, with black eyes and hair, a mustache, and a full round face. He wore a dark mixed suit, cutaway coat, dark brown overcoat, and cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Frank G. Mattison
Bennington & Rutland Railroad
Tragic Waltham Rail Accident Claims Pine
W A Pine a 25 year old Felton street resident fell under a moving train as he alighted from the last Boston train in Waltham. Wheels severed both legs and he died shortly after at Waltham Hospital. the police say he tried to step from the cars before the train stopped. He leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
W. A. Pine
Felton Street
Boston
Dorchester Woman Celebrates 93rd Birthday with Friends
Mrs. Sally Barnes of 10 Laurel Street Dorchester marked her ninety third birthday yesterday by hosting a reception from 3 to. Born in Walpole New Hampshire her parents were Sally Bellows and Calvin Ripley both long lived. At age eight she wrote the Bellows family history and Walpole town history which was published. She received many gifts including paintings and remains in good health likely to reach the century mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Barnes
Laurel Street
Dorchester
Mrs. Barnes
Walpole
N. H
Sally Bellows
Calvin Ripley
Barnes
Bellows
Musical and dramatic benefit for the unemployed at Music Hall
Tomorrow afternoon and evening Music Hall presents Howe's Orchestra and a lineup including Ida Florence Arthur Wilson Walter M Wilson Maud Williams Castellar and Hall Charlotte C Johnston Kitty Bingham Ed Kelly Harry Berrill Park Mandolin and Guitar Club to raise funds. Mayor Matthews acts as treasurer. Afternoon tickets are 10 cents for children and 26 cents for adults. evening prices are 25 to 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music
Howe
Chaffin’s on Cornhill Offers Cheap Superb Dinners
A Boston reader praises Chaffin’s on Cornhill for meals priced at a third of the usual hotel or restaurant rate. The writer extols the chef as among the best in Boston and notes the restaurant’s attractive, multi-floor setting in Nos. 69, 61 and 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Sydney Smith
Dryden
Horace
Cornhill
Chaffin
Epicurus
Two Colored Men Quarrel Ends with Homicide Threat
David Barney and David Quash, both of 68 Albion Street South End, fought last evening when Barney hurled a lit kerosene lamp at Quash. Quash was severely burned on the head and taken to City Hospital with the fear he may die. While ambulance men polled near the hospital, the horse pulling the vehicle struck Mary Wynn 74 of 2 Andrews Place knocking her down at Dover and Washington Streets. Wynn suffered severe elbow bruises and was taken to her home after treatment by Dr. Fernald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Barney
David
Quash
Albion Street
South End
Barney
City Hospital
Mary Wynn
Andrew's Place
Dover
Washington Streets
Fernald
Railroad chiefs seek receivership to protect financial system
A circular from December 23 reports Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe and St. Louis & San Francisco railroads face cash strain. They announce temporary embarrassment, inability to meet Jan 1 1894 bonds and coupons, and plan to seek court relief via receivership to preserve the system and protect bondholders and creditors. The 9345 mile network is considered salvageable if relieved from floating debt. J W Reinhart signs as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Rairoad Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
St. Louis & San Francisco
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe ‘Railroad Company
Proximo
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Company
America
Europe
Atchison
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway
J. W. Reinhart
Management Confident on Funds as Jan. First Looms
New York December 23 President Reinhart said the management was confident of obtaining necessary funds to carry the company over January 1 but warned Mr Magoun would not survive and warned of possible attacks on securities that could lower collateral values. He noted that funds for interest were not yet in hand and that usual practice sent money from the West to meet January interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reinhart
Magoun
Europe
Bank President Arrested in Insolvent Bank Failure
Willard R Holmes president of the defunct Security Savings Bank was arrested in Kansas City for receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. He had overdrawn his accounts by 22000 dollars when the bank failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanbas City
Willard R Holmes
Security Savings Bank
Prendergast Trial Opens With Sanity Questions and Letters
Charles Getchell testified Prendergast appeared sane during a court visit but reticent in jail. Dr Silas Yount and John Morris viewed sanity similarly, while defense later sought opinions from Robert Boylan. The jury heard decayed letters to Corri gan, Henry George, and lawyers, then adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Getchell
Prendergast
Getchell
Robert J. Boylan
Trude
John Prendergast
Marmoyle
Archbishop Corrigan
Henry George
Edward O. Brown
Wade
Essex
John Davin
Old Man Prendergast
An Aslum
Charlestown Society Wedding At Navy Yard Home
Miss Mary Fyffe daughter of Commodore Fyffe will marry Ensign Miller son of Colonel Miller of Fortress Monroe on January 3 in Charlestown Navy Yard society circles. The event unfolds as a premier naval social occasion with Ensign Miller praised as a capable officer.
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Commodore Fyffe
Charlestown Navy Yard
Mary Fyffe
Ensign Miller
Colonel Miller
Fortress Monroe
George W. Brigham
Main Street
Captain White
State Prison
Police Department
Old City Hall
Deacon D. B. Weston
Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown
Beaton
Roxbury Churches Plan Elaborate Christmas Services
Roxbury churches prepare an extensive Christmas program with special music in Episcopal, Catholic, and Baptist services. City missionary V D Wale will preside at Immanuel Church with morning and evening rites, and a Nativity scene will be displayed in Catholic chapels as churches across Roxbury host sermons and concerts.
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Roxbury
Episcopal
V. D. W. Waledron
Immanuel Church
St. John’s
New Jerusalem
C. L. Godell
Winthrop Street
Gumbart
Pepeck
Ley Street
Resles Street
Amelite Convent
Cedar Street
House of the Angel Guardian
House of the Good Shepherd
Boy Struck and Severely Injured on Railroad Tracks
At about 645 pm yesterday a Boston and Maine employee found Stephen Sullivan age 2 of 29 Austin Street Charlestown lying beside the railway tracks just beyond the station. His right arm was severed and he was badly injured. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and authorities fear for his life. It is believed he wandered onto the tracks and was struck by an outward train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Stephen Sullivan
Austin Street
Charlestown
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fall from electric car injures Dorchester man
Bernard 8. Coyle a 90 year old blacksmith of 1863 Dorchester Avenue fell from an outward-bound Milton electric car at Savin Hill Avenue and Ptcasant Street Dorchester yesterday at 4 30. He was taken to Tessier's pharmacy then City Hospital where he remained unconscious with a concussion. He is survived by a wife and no children. H H Clayton resigns as local forecast official in Boston to take effect December 31. He will continue forecast duties until then. Tom Pettitt defeats C H Lambert in a court tennis match at the B A A with strong praise for Pettitt's play.
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Bernard
Coyle
Dorchester Avenue
Milton
Savin Hill Avenue
Ptcasant Street
Dorchester
Tessier’s
City Hospital
H. H. Clayton
New England
Weather Bureau
Boston
M. W. Harrington
Washington
Fae
Clayton
Harrington
Hundreds Helped in Boston Suffering Poor Fund Drive
The Boston Post fund rose from 190 to 760 dollars in a week, aiding 100 families over six days with many more names to review. The paper urges readers to judge Amy Robsart's day among the unemployed on page 17 and notes 25 cases aided yesterday by Post reporters.
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Boston
POST
THE
Amy Robsart
Subscriptions List From Boston Firm Totals Various Small Sums
A fragmented donor ledger shows numerous individuals and firms contributing small amounts ranging from 1.00 to 100.00. Names include John Ri Avoy & Sons, A. Beaman, W. R. McKey & Co, and Bernard M. Wolf along with several others. The document appears to be a community subscription or charity listing with miscellaneous entries and odd totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolm Ri Avoy & Sons
Sseseeses
Albart A. Pod
Johan Fi Low
Iseseees
A. Beamaan
W. R. McKey & Co
Seeeess
Gormally & Defirey Mfg. Co
GH. D. Ries
Samantha Alion
J.f.duum
E. Dennison
the Post Chapel
Briond
Rochester Prewig Co
Bernard M. Wolf
Martha J. Webster
J. BR Etme
Old swindle hits Newton Centre family at doorstep
A man posing as a repairman arrived at Charles H. Bennet’s Beacon Street home in Newton Centre around 11 am claiming to be sent by local furniture dealer McWain. He left with tools and a pocketbook containing $10 after being admitted. police describe the suspect as an about 90 year old, tall man with dark complexion, black mustache, shabby black suit and cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Bennet
Beacon Street
Newton Centre
McWain
Death of 102-year-old Miss Mate Smith
An obituary notes the death of Mate Smith aged 102. She was born in land and lived on Pleasant Street. The notice mentions Maguire and other local references, detailing her long life and passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate Smith
Aoe
Renee
Mas Maguire
Fleishman & in secret trade sued for £100,000 judgment
In Pittsburg Ohio a judgment for £100,000 was entered today against Fleishman and associates alleged to be secret traders in toy and netions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Peo
Fleishman & In
Toye
Netions
President Callahan Leads City Council Caucus Standoff
The contest for the Common Council presidency remains unresolved as Callahan O'Brien and Mannell fail to agree on a caucus date. Senior Member Boyle has issued no call, and Mr Callahan issued a letter beginning with a note to a dear sir regarding a reported conference of Democratic city committee leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Callahan
O'Brien
Marnell
Boyle
Deer
Callahan Seeks Presidency of Boston Common Council in 1894
M T Callahan announces his candidacy for the presidency of the Boston Common Council for 1894. He cites three years of service, a record of prudent governance, and support from James Ponovan and Democratic city organizers. He is described as a Fort Hill native, 38, engraver by trade and active in theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
James Ponovan
Democratic City Committee
M. T. Callahian
Callahan
Fort Hill
Council
Boston
Forty-Four Arrests by New York Police on Election Charges
Central office detectives used bench warrants tied to indictments from an extraordinary grand jury against election officials to arrest forty four people. Most charges involve illegal registration or false statements of ballot canvass results. No prominent local political figure had been arrested by late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Office
Funeral of Newton Lower Falls Councilman Alan Jordan
The funeral for Councilman Alan Jordan of Newton Lower Falls was held yesterday at 2 PM from St Marys Church. About 250 relatives and friends attended, with delegations from the Newton City Council and Dalhousie Lodge of Masons. The Reverend H Asher Munro led Episcopal Church services. Burial was private in the family plot at Newton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Jordan
Newton Lower Falls
St. Mary’s Church
Arrest of Vincent Casey for assault on Blackstone Street
Vincent Casey 33 of 190 Sumner Street was arrested by a Division 1 officer late last night for assault and battery on Michael Gorman on Blackstone Street. Gorman suffered a fractured shoulder and a left arm injury and was admitted to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Casey
Division 1
Michael Gorman
Blackstone Street
Gorman
Casey
Sumner Street
Train Victim Timo Thy Young Of Berlin Branch
Middletown Conn December 23 Timo thy Young a section boss on the Berlin branch of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad was struck by a train near Newfield brick yard this afternoon and cannot live He has fifteen years of service with the road a wife and six children No blame is attached to the engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Timothy Young
Berlin
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Newfield Brick Yard
Brig W R Hutchins Returns to New York for Repairs
The brig W R Hutchins, which grounded near Corn Field Shoal about a month ago and lay for a week, has been patched at New London and will be towed back to New York City for main repairs by 2 a m Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
W. R. Hutchins
Cornfield Shoal
New York
Halifax Sugar Refining Co. Property Seized by Sheriff
The sheriff, acting for William Law & Co. of Yarmouth, seized all Woodside property belonging to the Halifax Sugar Refining Company Limited this morning. The claim is described as large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
William Law & Co
Yarmouth
Woodside
Halifax Sugar Refining Company, Limited
Hamilton agent vanishes with 82600 shares funds
John Wright, Hamilton agent for the Dominion Building and Loan Association of Toronto, disappeared with 82600 belonging to Hamilton shareholders. Police and officials suspect he fled to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ont
John Wright
Dominion Building and Loan Association of Toronto
New York
Local Man Morris Stoler Found Dead At Home
Morris Stoler aged 60 of M4 Cross Street was found dead in bed at 11 pm. Dr. Dunn pronounced the death due to natural causes after being summoned to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Stoler
Cross Street
Dunn
Cassie Brown Arrested for Liquor Law Violation
Cassie Brown aged 19 of Eliot street was arrested last night for violating the liquor law at the time of arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie
Cassie Brown
Eliot Street
Arres
Providence Team Triumphs In Close Evening Game
Providence locals recorded a win as the home team defeated its opponent in a competitive Friday night contest. Strong defense and late scoring propelled the home unit to the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
The
Con
Water for fires plan approved by Boston fire board
The Boston fire board backs Mr Edward Atkinson’s plan to pump water from docks to protect business districts. They test the system with salt water using fire boats and 12 inch pipes, estimating 8000 to 10000 dollars for a test and up to 60000 dollars for full deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Atkinson
Brookline
Boston Steam Heating Company
Board of Fire Commissioners
Atkinson
Mgr. Atkinson
John R. Murphy
Taunton
Boston Fire Board
Boston
Vila
Judge Cooley Responds On Hawaii Annexation Policy
The letter from Judge Cooley addressed to a Jacksonville resident discusses U S policy toward foreign affairs dating back to Washington. He argues the government should refrain from interfering with Hawaii and criticizes the pro government faction for annexation while urging Congress to focus on domestic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Cooley
Ann Arbor
Mich
Washington
Vews
Hawaii
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Keee Soree Islands
Rusala
T. M. Cooley
Collision at Lunenburg injures no one
Engine 18 on the Fitchburg railroad collided with the rear of passenger train No. 24 one mile east of Lunenburg. Two coaches were derailed but no injuries were reported. Trains were delayed about one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Fitchburg
Lunenburg
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W. L. Adams
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Cosea
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