Bitter end in South Boston as Mrs Bishop dies of alcoholism
Mrs Ellen Bishop 39, found dead in the kitchen at 59 Alger Street South Boston after a Christmas party. Medical Examiner Draper rules death from alcoholism. Husband John Bishop held for drunkenness. four children placed with aunt Mrs Lynch.
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Draper
Allen Bishop
Alger Street
Boston
John Bishop
Bishop
Ellen
Kesler
Curtin
Wyman
Johnson
Greeley
Gammon
City Hospital
Henry
Mary
Lena
Louise
Christmas Services Across Boston Churches
Many Boston churches held Christmas Day services with evergreen decorations and full congregations. At St Pauls 10:30 a.m. service featured Te Deum and Benedictus, with organist W A Locke and pastor Rev J S Lindsay. Emmanuel Church offered 11 a.m. service with Te Deum and Jubilate and a boy choir led by George L Osgood. Unitarian Dr Buckley preached at Kings Chapel, with Saint-Saens Noel and Lang Te Deum. Immaculate Conception offered Beethoven mass in C and Hallelujah chorus. St James Church held 10:15 a.m. service with Haydn mass and Mozart motet, ending with vespers and organ pieces. choir included Misses Clahane Flynn and Mr Clifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Church
H. W. Parker
King, Tours and Gounod
W. A. Locke
Emmanuel Church
Calkins
Stainer
Tours
Osgood
George L. Osgood
Louis
Thompson
Unitarian
Buckley
Concord
King’s Chapel
Hodges
Elmey
Saint-Saens
Noel
Lang
B. J. Lang
Immaculate Conception
Beethoven
C. Handel
Mendelssohn
R. Fulton
St. James Church
William P. McQuade
Haydn
Mozart
Novello
Kowalski
Gounod
Witska
Salome
Hesse
Best
Clahane
Flynn
Clifford
Kugler
Rotoll
Matinee Dance by Puritan Association at Odd Fellows Hall
The Puritan Association held a Christmas matinee at Odd Fellows Hall directed by George J. Galbraith with Page's Orchestra. The grand march began at 3 pm with about 150 couples including R. R. Harriman, J. F. Cummings, A. Perrera, E. M. Wylie, Henry Belle, James Crosby, and many accompanying partners. the event closed at 6 pm.
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Merry Puritan Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
George J. Galbraith
Aids
Page
R. R. Harriman
Neves
J. F. Cummings
Ella Hargrave
H. W. Wheeler
Bertha Wallace
Death of Waltham resident Michael Hasslon
Michael Hasslon, one of Waltham’s oldest residents, died at his daughter’s home on Sun Street. Born in Ireland about 1832, he came to America as a young man and spent the last fifty years in Waltham. A son and daughter survive. funeral at St. Mary’s Church at 9 tomorrow. The notice ends with an advertising blurb for American Wringer Co. products and repair services.
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Waltham
Michael Hasslon
Patrick Droomy
Sun Street
Ireland
America
St. Mary's Church
Christmas Celebrations brighten Somerville churches
Christmas was joyfully celebrated yesterday in Episcopal and Catholic churches across Somerville. St. Catherine's featured a chorus of forty children with violinists Henry Ryan and William McCarthy, soloists Mabel Deacon and Agnes O'Neil. St. Ann's presented Mozart's Twelfth Mass conducted by Edward Flynn with Nellie Ryan soloing. Emanuel Church offered a 35-voice choir with Wilber O. Higgins and William H. Hunter. Guild Hall hosted a children's festival. St. Thomas, St. James, and St. Joseph's also presented fine programs.
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Somerville
St. Catherine's Church
Henry Ryan
William McCarthy
Mabel Deacon
Agnes O'Neil
Christina Buckley
Susan Mohen
St. Ann’s Church
Edward Flynn
Nellie Ryan
Emanuel Episcopal Church
Wilber O. Higgins
William H. Hunter
Guild Hall
St. Thomas and St. James Episcopal
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Charlestown Services Highlight Masses and Choirs
Special services in Charlestown churches marked the season with grand high masses at St. Frances de Sales St. Marys and St. Catherines. Clergy included Rev. Michael F Crowley Rev John M Donovan Rev N J Murphy and others with choirs led by James M McLoughlin and Elizabeth O Flanagan.
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Charlestown
St. Frances de Sales
Michael F. Crowley
John M. Donovan
N. J. Murphy
Haydn
Park Theatre
Elizabeth O'Flanagan
Gloria
Mary O'Connor
William Merrigan
John Conley
Dennis O’brien
Christmas observances across Waltham churches report
Christmas was observed in Waltham churches with varied programs. Sermons by Rev. I P Blackford at Universalist, Rev A L Bennett at Church of the Ascension, multiple services at St Marys and First Parish, and special musical and charitable events at several other congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Brosnahan
Immanuel Methodist Church
H. H. Paine
W. H. Pulsford
Beth Eden Baptist Church
J. J. Miller
First Baptist Society
C. F. Williams
Asbury Temple
E. P. Herrick
Congregational Church Hosts Special Musical Program
A Sunday school duet by two Chinese members opened the service at the Congregational Church. The event featured a special musical programme and a sermon delivered by Rev. B. M. Fullerton.
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B. M. Fullerton
Brigands Rampant in Madagascar Amid Peasant Reprisals
Paris dispatch reports Hovas arming against peasants while Rahavalos attack French posts at Bueni. In Mandraty on Oct 21 Rahavalos besieged cabins, captured Estange and Gravel, killed several on both sides, and withdrew with twenty seven prisoners. Local brigandage spreads as Ramazon Bayaha is accused of collusion. French demand action and troop protection.
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Paris
Madagascar
Bueni
Mandraty
Estange
Gravel
Stangue
Hoyas
Ramazon Bayaha
Ramazon
Government victory report on Chinese labor conspiracy trial
Union Station telegram dated December 24 reports ex Special Agent Mulkey William Dunbar and Notary Public Bannon found guilty by the Chinese conspiracy jury. Loton jurors disagreed one for conviction eleven for acquittal. The case notes 1500 Chinese laborers illegally landed in eight months and Mulkey paid $1200 monthly. Whitney L Boies cited as Aegeen State central committee chair. Eleven convictions thus far.
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Washington
Carlisle
Edwin A. Wood
Treasury
Oregon
Union Station
Mulkey
William Dunbar
Public Bannon
Loton
Bel
Whitney L. Boies
Aegeen State Central Committee
Lotan
Treasury Department
Russia to the Front on Pacific Fleet Plan
Charles W. D. Richards of Chicago visits Tacoma representing the Russian government and outlines ports from San Diego to Vancouver for a fleet of nineteen steamers. Amcor Steamship Company will operate the ships in connection with a Siberian railroad project. five new steamers are already purchased and four may leave New York soon.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles W. D. Richards
Chicago
Trans-Continental Railway
San Diego
Vancouver
B. C
Amcor Steamship Company
New Siberian Railroad
Russia
Pacific Ocean
Soap-Making Anarchist Key to Arrests in Barceloa
In Barcelona on December 25, authorities report numerous arrests of anarchists following information supplied by Mariano Ceruelo, the soap maker jailed in Huesca Aragon. Ceruelo turned informer hoping to aid his case, aiding the tracing of the Lyceum outrage with Joseph Codinas.
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Barcelona
Mariano Ceruelo
Huesca
Aragon
Lyceum
Joseph Codinas
Miss Welch Loses Arm On Train Tracks Near Roxbury
Miss Bridget Welch of Pynchon street Roxbury was struck by the 4 42 oclock Brookline train near the Aspinwall avenue bridge while walking toward Longwood. Her right arm was torn from the wrist. The engineer blew the whistle but could not stop. Brookline police and an ambulance reached the scene after about twenty minutes and she was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Bridget Welch
Pynchon Street
Roxbury
Boston & Albany
Longwood
Brookline
Aspinwall Avenue Bridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Post Relief Fund Grows Yet Faces Increasing Need
The Post reports rising unemployment misery and growing demand for aid as its relief fund expands. It pledges continued help to cases brought to attention while noting diminishing resources and an urgent call for more donations.
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Post
Subscriptions to the Post Relief Fund 1893
A long list of donors and amounts to the Post Relief Fund from Crescent Beach and various supporters including John R. Alley & Sons, Colonel Albert A. Pope, J. F. Dunn, A. Shuman, W. R. McKey & Co, and many others. The letter closes with a youthful contributor from Crescent Beach sending thirty cents.
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John R. Alley
Gormally & Jeffrey Mfg. Co
L. BR. Fics c
Seresee
The
Post Relief Fund
Crescent Beach
Died in a Cab Believed APoplexy Near Boston Route
David Bayley, tagged as from Blue Hill Peabody, died in a cab en route from Providence depot to the Boston and Maine yesterday afternoon. The cab was halted at Station 1 after he fell ill. Dr Elliott concluded death by apoplexy. Undertaker Murphy will handle the body and relatives were notified.
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David Bayley
Blue Hill
Peabody
Providence
Boston & Maine
Elliott
Murphy
Unknown man found dead in East Boston street
An officer found an unconscious man on Webster street East Boston around 3 pm. Dr. Deal diagnosed apoplexy and had him moved to City Hospital. Age about 45, 5 feet 7 inches, 170 pounds, bald, medium complexion. He wore a faded blue overcoat blue vest dark pants and a dark hat. Arm tattoos include flags anchors and a star.
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Division 7
Webster Street
Boston
Deal
City Hospital
India
Star of the East Foundered Off Georges Bank Insured
The Gloucester sailing vessel Star of the East foundered on Georges Bank and its hull was insured for 1700 dollars in Horton Marine.
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Gloucester
Star of the East
Georges
Horton Marine
Free Medical Services Offered by Dr Dewey in Tos ton
Free medical services will be furnished by Dr Dewey, a renowned specialist, for the rich and poor. The offices are open at Hotel Piteat until a stated closing time.
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Dewey
Toston
Thia Ofter
Hiv
Hote Piteat Iit
Unemployed Outlook In Boston Seeks Residency Rule
A Boston relief committee plans to limit work to city residents of three months, hoping to curb out of town applicants. An investigative corps will verify residency, deterring newcomers from seeking relief as the city braces for a larger unemployed population. Police lodgings report increases but return toward normal levels after Christmas.
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Citizens’ Relief Committee
Boston
Post
West End
Hawkins Street
Leadville Smelter Restart Promises Jobs for Unemployed
Officials announce the Arkansas Valley smelter in Leadville will restart next week, enabling all idle men to find work. Gold in nearby mines boosts profitability despite low silver prices, with employment offices directing applicants to Florence and Cripple Creek. Confidence in business circles is restored as poverty cases are aided.
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Penver
Arkansas Valley
Leadville
Florence
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Letter Carriers Aid Unemployed At Brighton Branch
Brighton Boston Post Office carriers respond quickly to aid the unemployed. Ten letter carriers sent 27 dollars to the post office fund, each contributing one day’s pay.
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Brighton
Boston
Riverside Steel Works closure leaves 600 workers idle
BELLAIRE December 25 Riverside Steel Works at Benwood has shut down for an indefinite period. Six hundred men are out of employment.
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Bellaire
Riverside Steel Works
Benwood
Burglars abduct Brookline Stable Horse After Night Entry
Unknown intruders forced a rear window at a Brookline Cypress Street stable Sunday night. They seized Superintendent Driscoll's horse, dragged it into a sleigh, and abused it before returning it. Stableman John Minehan found the horse prostrate in the morning as police search for the culprits.
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Brookline
Cypress Street
Driscoll
John Minehan
Belfast Woman Gifts $500 For Suffering Poor
Mrs. David Perrie of Belfast donated a Christmas gift of 500 dollars for the city’s impoverished residents yesterday.
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Belfast
David Perrie
Surgical breakthrough saves jaw after cancer operation
New York reports a landmark in sarcoma treatment restoring mastication after half the lower jaw is removed. Dr. Charles McBurney and Surgeon Dr. Westlake demonstrate a metal plate and spring appliance on Nellie Tampany at Roosevelt Hospital, following earlier success with Mrs. Kiddoo of Savannah. The device fastens remaining jaw, allows food through a mouth aperture, and uses gold caps and a delicate spring to mimic the removed bone. The result promises full eating ability and renewed facial form.
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New York
Charles McBurney
West Thirty-seventh Street
Westlake
Kiddoo
Savannah
McBurney
Roosevelt Hospital
Nellie Tampany
Filatbush, L. I
Miss
Miss Tampany
Killed by His Own Gun in Christmas Shoot
Newport Rhode Island December 25 A tragic accident on Prudence Island near Providence left Daniel H Arnold Jr dead after a misfired weapon struck his head during a crow hunt with F L Jenks. The gun’s lack of safety devices was cited as the cause. Authorities faced delays due to Prudence’s isolation.
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Newport
R. I
Prudence Island
Providence
F. L. Jenks
Daniel H. Arnold, Jr
Jenks
Arnold
Papal Succession Hopes Shift Among Cardinals
Paris dispatch reports the Pope’s clear ringing voice before the Sacred College dampens immediate successor speculation. Early favorite Cardinal Monacola Valletta loses ground as Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli rises, with Cardinal Parocchi as a close contender.
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Paris
Rome
The
Gaulois
Sacred College
Monacola Valletta
Serafino Vannutelli
Cardinal Parocchi
Burglars Take Jewelry From Lynn Home
Burglars entered the Nelson A. Hallett residence at 10 Sachem Street Lynn Sunday morning through a back window and carried off over 200 dollars in jewelry.
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Lynn
Nelson A. Hallett
Sachem Street
Boston Aid For Unemployed Urged In Public Address
Dr. Stanton Colt urged Boston to apply New York style solutions for unemployment. He favored work relief for the able bodied, selective aid for the sick, and ward level statistical bureaus. He proposed excluding outside towns, employers paying a third of idle wages, and city projects to employ the unemployed for future needs.
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Stanton Colt
Society of Ethical Culture
New York
New York City
Boston
Dr. Colt
Hamburg
Wrecked Schooner Hattie Turner Crew Rescued at Bath
The schooner Hattie Turner captained by Seeley was wrecked off Small Point in fog. Built in Thomaston in 1872 and owned in Boston, she carried 3,000,000 shingles from St John’s to Fall River. Hunnewell’s Beach life saving crew rescued seven crewmen.
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Bath
Hattie Turner
Seeley
Small Point
Turner
Thomaston
Boston
St. John’s
Fall River
Hunnewell
Tin plate workers accept 10 percent wage cut
Tin plate workers of Neath Wales have accepted their employers ultimatum of a ten percent reduction in wages. The move is viewed as significant, potentially altering the wage standard set in 1874.
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TIN Plate
London
Neath
Wales
Malden Coat Theft At Palace Theatre Arrest Made
On December 23 Edgar Crocker reported his overcoat valued at 15 dollars stolen from the Palace Theatre. An officer from Division 3 arrested 27 year old Thomas Casey for the alleged larceny.
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Edgar Crocker
Malden
Palace Theatre
Division 3
Thomas Casey
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