Appalling New York Central Crash Kills Eleven
An earlier report tallies eleven dead from the Hastings on the Hudson wreck on the New York Central. Brakeman Albert E Herrick fled after signaling failure, and the disaster left many injured, burned, or trapped in the Gibraltar sleeper. Police and doctors aided victims as thieves plundered the wounded.
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Homer R. Baldwin
New York
Aynniz Forp
Brooklyn
D. B. Murery
Harry A. Jacops
J. R. Bauer
Evening Star
Albert E. Herrick
Niagara Express
Hastings
Herrick
Webb
Dobbs Ferry
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Donahue
St. Louis Express
Buffalo Express
Gibraltar
Tarrytown
New York Central
Yonkers
Balle
Burnside
St. Louis
J. C. Gould
Polley
Mr. Polley
Dobb's Ferry
Homer Baldwin
A. M. Baldwin
Donohue
Croton
Thomas W. Polley
George
Canadian Traveller Seeks Home Amid U.S. Relatives
The deceased, years old and unmarried, was born in Canada. His brother and sisters live in various parts of the United States. He had been travelling with the Baldwins and had lodged with them for several years.
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United States
Baldwins
Death verdict likely in John F. Kelly case at sea
Newport authorities received a sworn statement from Night Watchman Elisha Simmons about a man alleging pursuit and threats aboard the steamer Plymouth near Dec 16. The description matches John F. Kelly of Boston whose body was later found at Newport. Coroner plans interviews in Fall River. verdict expected next Wednesday.
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Newport
R. I
Stanhope
John F. Kelly
Boston
Elisha S. Simmons
Plymouth
New York
Simmons
James? Theedy
Kelly
Fall River
First Services Held at Sacred Heart Church Newton Centre
The Sacred Heart Church Newton Centre opened for services with Father Wholey rector guiding the first mass at 5 a.m. Tropical plants adorned the pulpit platform, Bardesa mass in F and Adeste Fideles performed by the regular choir. A second mass for children followed at 8 30 a.m. and a final 10 30 a.m. mass drew large attendance from Newtons Needham Wellesley Watertown and Boston. the rector spoke on the year’s work as ministers from Newton attended.
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Newtons
Needham
Wellesley
Watertown
Boston
Suck
Father Wholey
Newton
Valparaiso Outrage Brings Beaten Fireman to San Francisco
The steamer Kewenaw arrived from Valparaiso with Patrick Shields, a fireman beaten by Valparaiso police. United States District Attorney Gartner spoke with Shields and fellow fireman McKinstrey, whose prior account was corroborated in part. Affidavits were signed and will be sent to Washington. Shields bears clear injuries from the assault.
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San Francisco
Kewenaw
Valparaiso
Patrick Shields
United States District Attorney
Gartner
Shields
McKinstrey
Washington
Henry G Lewis ex Mayor of New Haven dies at 71
Henry G. Lewis, former mayor of New Haven from 1870 to 1876 and again in 1883 84, died in New Haven at 71 after pneumonia following a grip. A Cornell born lawyer, he helped organize the New Haven Wheel Company and influenced water and gas ventures and the Derby Railroad. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
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Norw Haven
Henry G. Lewis
New Haven
Lewis
Superior
Supreme Courts
New Haven Wheel Company
House of Representatives
New Haven Water and
Gay Companies
Derby Railroad
Pittsburgh Servant Girl Dies After Suicide Attempts
Bertha Proguer aged 22 a servant at H P Boyd Buena Vista street Allegheny made three suicide attempts today first hanging herself from a kitchen chandelier then cutting her wrists and finally hanging with a clothes line from a cellar hook She was alive at breakfast but died minutes later Religious insanity was cited as the cause.
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Pittssane
Penn
Bertha Proguer
H. P. Boyd
Buena Vista Street
Allegheny
Train Hits Carryall at Whitinsville Killings in 19th Century Rail Crash
Worcester reports a southbound New York Providence and Boston train struck a carryall at Whitinsville at 7 45 p m. Andrew Wilson 27 was instantly killed. Passengers James Lowry Miss Jane Lowry and Miss Eliza Montgomery escaped with slight injuries.
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Worcester
C. C. Crumley
New York, Providence & Boston
Whitinsville
Andrew Wilson
James Lowry
Jane Lowry
Eliza Montgomery
Republicans Indorse Harrison Era Blaine for President
A large Oneida county Republican meeting in Romp New York yesterday backed Harrison administration policies and named James G Blaine as the preferred Republican candidate for the next presidential race.
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N. Y
Oneida County
Harrison
James Q. Blaine
Minstrel Show Sparks Fights at Cambridge House of Correction
At the Cambridge East House of Correction yesterday inmates enjoyed a chapel minstrel show at 10 o'clock. Afterward they could use the shop, where boxing glove bouts and various games occurred. A dinner of roast beef, vegetables, coffee, and fruit followed at 2:50 PM.
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House OF Correction
Cambridge
Christmas Eve Pocket Book Theft in Cambridge
A young lady leaving a store in Harvard Square Cambridge at about 8 30 PM on Christmas Eve had her pocket book with five dollars snatched by a young man. He asked the time for Hartford and vanished into the darkness down Main Street after she answered she did not know.
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Harvard Square
Old Cambridge
Hartford
Main Street
Letter Arouses Lively Opposition to College Societies
Harvard graduate Francis Regginaup Bangs defends D K E and other college clubs against Mr. William Lloyd Garrison’s critique. He argues societies promote morals, shield students from unguarded temptations, and provide safeguards, while criticizing Garrison’s blaming of the Dickey initiation and personal losses.
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William Lloyd Garrison
Daily Press
Harvard
Eliot
Garrison
Mr. Garrison
Roxbury
Cambridge
Boston
Francis Regginaup Bangs
Best Men at Harvard Challenged by D. K. E. Critique
Charles F. Dole argues the D. K. E. society does not contain the universitys truly best men and urges that those who back savage behavior or tolerate vice are the real danger. He distrusts President Eliot's alleged quotation and calls for firm moral courage among Harvard students.
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Charles F. Dole
Eliot
Lam
Cambridge
Harvard University
Harvard D K E Society Under Fire in 1891 Letter Fight
Professor Barrett Wendell defends the D K E at Harvard amid Garrison’s attack. He notes the society’s secrecy yet praises many members as high-minded, while cautioning against sweeping conclusions about its influence on character. Carrs F. Dott argues for abolition of its branding and savagery.
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Barrett Wendell
William Lloyd Garrison
Harvard College
Harvard University
Garrison
Bishop Brooks Elevates to Bishop in Moving Ceremony
The essay lauds Bishop Brooks as a widely respected preacher whose consecration transcends sectarian lines. It describes the ceremony as solemn and vital, likening it to Washington leading an army, and notes the crowd’s restrained applause and the felt unity, devotion, and broad pastoral vocation it signifies.
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Brooks
Washington
Potter
Pope Manufacturing Company Christmas profit sharing noted
A Portland Maine observation praises Colonel Pope’s firm for profit sharing, stock options for clerks, and humane practice. It highlights that employees can buy stock via dividends, annual raises, mobility, and generous holidays, with salaries from six to ten thousand dollars annually for department heads. The piece argues such methods boost harmony and mutual advantage in business.
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Pope Manufacturing
Convant
Tax Postman
A. A. Pope
Pone
Pope
Pope Manufacturing Company
Arch and
Franklin Streets
Death of Mrs. Asa French at 62 in Boston area
Soorm Brainrrer reports Mrs. Asa French died today of pneumonia at 62. She was sister to Mrs. Dr. Dexter of Boston and wife of the Hon. Asa. She is survived by one son and three daughters.
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Soorm Brainrrer
Asa French
Dr. Dexter
Boston
Asa Eee
Musical Programmes at City Churches Tomorrow
A list of evening church music tomorrow includes organ preludes and anthems at Park Street and City churches. Performers include Messrs Hitchock Ris ing, Miss Tucker, and Mr Wellington. Also noted are vocal solos and choral selections with organ postludes and a Hallelujah Chorus.
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Gabriel
Brower
Eleavens
Sullivan
Moir
Barnby
Hallelujah Chorus
Handel Choir
J. A. Rising
Annabel Clark
Lucie A. Tucker
W. G. Heinrich
Arthur W. Wellington
DIATHS PRESCOTT AT Oakland Cal Dec 22
Obituaries notice listing deaths in various cities. Sarah Elizabeth Prescott wife of A A Prescott, 62. Joan Hall Roxbury 68 years 4 months. Samuel T Holmes Somerville 54. Mrs J Parker Newton Centre 67. Mary Helen Baird Washington DC and widow of Prof Spencer I Baird. Henry Sileston Lakewood NJ 45. Services for Sileston to be held Saturday Dec 26 in Boston.
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Baird
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington, D. C
Mary Helen
Sylvester Churchbill
U. S. Army
Spencer I’. Baira
Smithsonian Institution
Tilestun
Lakewood
N. J
Henry Sileston
New York
Marlboro Street
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A. N. Baldwin
Thomas W. Pollury
Firm
of Polley & Co
Abraham Kyigut
van Anopato
Manet Liocum
Lockport
Gertrude Moore
Medina
Lizzim Fono
J. W. Waite
Linzian Balowhy
Dr. E. Best
New York City
Epwin S. Wulcox
John Kelly
Newton Centre
Blaine
Dickey
Conservators of
Carrs F. Dott
Jamaica Plain
Mr. Curtis
Phillips Brooks
Col. Pope
Christ
Portland
John Mc Hartland
St. John
McFartland
Mr. Mellartland
Lie
Stories OF Boston
Edward Everett Hale
Boston Post
New England
Tonians
POST
Dr. Hale
the Post
Bostonians
Songs OF Praise
Second Church
Propriate Music At
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Catholic Churches
Berkeley Temple
Jerusalem
Heaven
Batiste
Roberts
Grison
Shelley
Leonore Symphony
Boy Chonn
Marston
Nazareth
A. B. Hitchcck
Wien
Jordan
Palmer
Deese
Mrs. Allen
Allen
Stuart Park Street Church
Bromfield Street
A. W. Keene
Keene
Thorne Sing
Deavens
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Coececepeones eBelecteu
Helen C. Wright
Mus. Bac
Shawmut Congregational Church
Merkel
Allison
Riedel
Gilchrist
Adam
Beethoven Henry M. Dunham
Union Congregationa
MORNI
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Rheinberger
Gounod
Neidlinger
Wagner
Whiting
Mendelssoha Epherda
Dsaint-Saens
Rodney
Brackel
Earl of Derby
Duke of Bedford
Duke of Devonshire
Earl of Cawder
Duke of Rutland
Daley
Fitzwilliams
Duke of Northumberland
Duke of Portland
Viscount Portsman
Llandaff
Henry Somerset
British Women’s Temperance Union
Ull Aa
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont St
ALBC
Fun Greck
Hervine
Nremont Mt. Hosten
Mass
Circulara Juatiea
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