Cleveland Opposes Murphy for New York Senate Seat
Ex president Cleveland plans to publish a statement in The Times opposing Edward Murphy of Troy as successor to Mr. Hiscock. He urges a senator with proven experience and a clear grasp of vital issues to advance party policies and meet expectations after a strong national majority.
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New York
the Times
Cleveland
Edward Murphy
Troy
United States Senate
Hiscock
Murphy
Croker
Senate
Their Last Meeting of 1892 by the School Committee
The 1892 year end meeting of the school committee on Mason street adopted a request to City Council for 3600 to enlarge Eustis Primary Schoolhouse and 9000 to buy Adams and King streets land in Dorchester for a new grammar school. Resolutions of regret for the withdrawal of Hon. Charles T Gallagher were adopted. The budget for the coming year lists ordinary expenses totaling 2,090,320.
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Mason Street
Gallagher
Eustis
Adams and
King Streets
Dorchester
Harris
Davis
Charles T. Gallagher
Samuel Capen
Fifield
Down the cellar stairs accident in Roxbury
James Riley of 2 Cottage Place Roxbury fell down the cellar stairs at that address last night and fractured his skull. The incident was reported as a household accident with injuries to Mr Riley. Police or responders were alerted and medical assistance provided at the scene.
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James Riley
Cottage Place
Roxbury
One Still Lives Mrs Wright Survives the Maniac's Blows
Worcester report on Christmas tragedy at 31 Tainter street where Henry C Varnum killed his wife daughter and mother in law with an iron door hanger and knife then died by suicide leaving Mrs Wright alive and a scene of shattered domestic life as neighbors recall the victim's calm family image and the killer's sudden insanity amid financial stress and failed prospects.
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Tainter Street
Varnum
Worcester
Daniel
Jesus Christ
Hall
Mrs. Varnum
Toy Donkey Sparks High School Board Row in Woburn
The Woburn school committee debated the suspension of George A Barrett, with a motion to refer the charges to the High School committee for action. The sub-committee of Carter and Mrs Bean handled the matter amid other routine items, ending with a decision to refer the case to the full High School committee.
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Woburn
George A. Barrett
French
John R. Carter
Bean
Carter
Frank B._ Richardson
Dow
Kenney
Hevey
Myr. Barrett
Barrett
Mr. Kenny
Mrs. Bean
Tunnels from Boston to East Boston debated by city board
City Engineer Jackson presented plans for one or more tunnels to link Boston and East Boston. Estimates range from about 2.45 to 4.97 million dollars with routes from Hanover Street to London Street to Meridian Street. Sen Kennedy and Alderman Sullivan voiced support for better transit while some residents urged a bridge.
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Board of Aldermen
Jackson
Boston
Boston Cooks Alliance Forms Sick and Death Benefit Group
The Boston Cooks Alliance launched a sick and death benefit movement with J. Reed Whipple of Parker and Young's contributing the initial funds. At a meeting on 994 Washington Street last evening Whipple received a vote of thanks as officers were elected including Cronnin as President Carter and O'Reilly as vice presidents O'Brien as recording secretary Mayfield as financial secretary Traverse as treasurer Lynch as sentinel and Pritchard as business manager. Ten new members were initiated and receipts totaled 73 dollars.
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Boston Cooks’ Alliance
J. Reed Whipple
Parker and Young’s
Alliance
Washington Street
Whipple
M. J. Cronnin
John Carter
P. O’reilly
Dennis O’brien
Samuel L. Mayfield
Frank C. Traverse
John Lynch
T. W. Pritchard
James Jackson
John Cavanaugh
Whitcomb kin and officials plan Sharon burial for victims
The remains are still carried by the cousin of the man, Mr. Whitcomb, who visited today with J. H. Larkin of Everett and A. H. Badger of Sharon. Nephews and Mrs. Georgia Lovell arrive tonight. Bodies to be sent to Sharon tomorrow morning for funeral services and burial shortly after arrival.
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Whitcomb
J. H. Larkin
Everett
A. H. Badger
Sharon
Varnum
Georgia Lovell
Death in a duel at Nice Casino seashore
Berlin dispatch reports Count Peter Romanoff killed in a pistol duel with a Brooklyn man at Nice after a quarrel at the Casino gambling tables. The duel occurred on the seashore this morning.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Nice
Berlin
The
Tageblatt
Peter Romanoff
Mr Blaine Improves but Remains Bedridden in Washington
Washington December 27. Dr Johnson reports Mr Blaine is improving but still very ill. He cannot sit without support and may not be moved for months. The doctor plans no further visits unless summoned amid persistent inquiries at the door. The family expected a comfortable night as Blaine rests.
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Washington
Mr. Blaine
Against the Czar A Nihilism Conspiracy Unveiled
In St Petersburg on December 27 authorities report numerous arrests of suspected Nihilists. Nine officers are jailed on suspicion or charges tied to a conspiracy against the Czar. Officials fear a wide plot involving lower and higher ranks, with trusted officers placed under surveillance and given leave pending verification.
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St. Petersburg
A Missing Bridegroom in BruneGrport Conn
John Thornton of Coxsackie New York was to wed Sadie Hanley in BruneGrport on Christmas Day. He left for New York City planning to return for the ceremony but did not appear. Friends fear foul play as he carried a large sum of money and police in New York have been asked to locate him.
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BruneGrport
Conn
John Thornton
Coxsackie
N. Y
Sadie Hanley
New York City
Thornton
New York
Locomotives Meet at Wilmington Collision
A southbound Lawrence branch freight and a northbound freight train on the Boston and Maine southern division collided near Wilmington after a switch error. George Hart signaled with a red flag enabling the Lawrence train to stop before a crash. No serious injuries occurred though both locomotives and several freight cars sustained substantial damage.
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Wilmington
Southern
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lawrence
George Hart
The Andrew Bill Advances in Banking Reform Debate
Washington December 27. The House banking and currency committee will quickly meet after the holidays to act on Representative Andrew of Massachusetts’s bill for liberal national bank legislation and repeal of the Sherman silver purchase provision. Bacon of New York predicts report with modifications as the panel debates notes on circulation taxes and bond deposits.
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WashineTon
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Andrew
Massachusetts
Bacon
New York
United States
United States Treasury
Malden's Missing Man
Frank L. Edwards of Malden has not been heard since he left his home last Saturday to buy gifts for his wife and child. He reportedly reached Boston about 7 p.m. Friends last saw him in Haymarket square at 8:30 and on Friend street shortly after. He is believed to have boarded the 8:40 Eastern train back toward Malden, with the possibility he went beyond the city or was waylaid in Boston.
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Malden
Frank L. Edwards
Edwards
Boston
Haymarket Square
Friend Street
Crew reaches shore after schooner driven ashore
Light house steamer Lilac arrives in Portsmouth with Captain Rawding and crew of the schooner Gold Hunter. The ship, a 96 ton vessel bound from Clementsport to Boston with wood, went ashore on Boon Island during a hurricane. The crew sheltered with Light-keeper Williams until rescue was possible. no insurance covered vessel or cargo.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Lilac
Rawding
Boon Island
Williams
Clementsport
N. S
Boston
Perkins Hangs Self in Barn on Christmas Day
James M. Perkins a North Berwick farmer in Missouri hanged himself in his barn on Christmas Day. Mental derangement attributed to illness was cited as the cause. He leaves a wife and six children.
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Biideford
James M. Perkins
North Berwick
Contractors to Employ Non-Union Help in Roxbury Meeting
A special Boston Clothing Contractors Association meeting in Roxbury resolved to withstand United Garment Workers demands and to hire non-union labor, directing measures to secure non-union help.
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Whipple
Boston Clothing Contractors’ Association
Roxbury
United Garment Workers
Hollander Clothing Firm Strike Over Refusal
Twenty workers at H Hollander’s clothing firm on Atlantic Avenue walked out yesterday morning protesting a management refusal. The dispute centers on an unresolved labor demand, and tempers ran high as pickets formed outside the factory.
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H. Hollander
Atlantic Avenue
Ivers & Pond Piano Company Strike Moves Ahead
The United Workers' Union and Walking Deleg. called at the firm's office but could not settle. A union boycott plan emerged with Delegate George of the Pianoforte Polishers and Varnishers Union reporting to the executive board. The union has spent 3000 on the strike, sent four delegates to New England, and four locked-out workers found work elsewhere. outlook described as encouraging.
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United
Workers’ Union
Bven
George
Pianoforte Polishers and Varnisher’s Union
New York
Philadelphia
Ivers & Pond Piano Company
New England
Ivers & Pond
Labor Hall Updates From Boston Unions
The Boston Steam Fitters Helpers Union opened a meeting in St Stephen's Hall last night and welcomed three new members. The Boston Stationary Engineers Union chose officers in Blatchford Hall. Charlie Fisher of the Puritan Club plans a masquerade at 995 Washington Street on January 13. J Reed Whipple donated a large sum to the Waiters Benevolent Association.
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Boston Steam Fitters’ Helpers’ Union
St. Stephen’s Hall
Boston Stationary Engineers’ Union
Blatchford Hall
Charlies Fisher
Puritan Club
Washington Street
J. Reed Whipple
Waiters’ Benevolent Association
Fire at Herce Flames Leaves Workers Jobless
A fire forced a group to flee through a door and one person from a window with help from firemen. Smoke blinded one rescuer, trains were delayed for two hours as hose blocked the Boston & Maine tracks. About one hundred men lose their jobs due to the blaze.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Trafic
Colonel Dawson Aims to Aid Mrs Maybrick in London Mission
Colonel Andrew H. H. Dawson plans to visit England soon to advocate for Mrs. Maybrick. He represents American sentiment and wealthy backers, asserting the Maybrick case was unfair and could trigger a release if English legal flaws are proven.
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New York
Andrew H. H. Dawson
England
Maybrick
Dawson
James G. Blaine
Colonel Dawson
Boston's Gridiron Club Forms With Fifty Early Members
The Gridiron Club, a social group of young business men seeking ties with older peers, organized last night at 8 State Street with fifty members. Robert Kent James served as temporary chairman. Officers include President William Grant James and treasurer John O. Cox. William G. James, elected president, is treasurer and managing editor of the Boston Budget and a Boston Press Club member.
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No. 8
State Street
Robert Kent James
William Grant James
Ww. T. Ulman
Henry Goddard
Percy A. Wallis
John O. Cox
William G. James
J. Clark Mullin
Child Fatally Burned In Tenement Fire
Mr and Mrs Frank Ryan residents of 8 Middlesex Street left their one year old child with Mrs Linston. A kerosene lamp was overturned and the blaze caused fatal burns before it could be extinguished.
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Frank Ryan
Middlesex Street
Linston
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