Emperor of China in Audience During Shanghai Visit
A Shanghai letter describes Carl Bock and ministers meeting the Chinese emperor in the Forbidden City. The youthful ruler spoke formally, sat on a dragon throne, and observers noted the ornate setting and stern audience conduct. Separately, New Chwang was evacuated, easing Japanese access to Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shanghai
Carl Bock
Norway
Sweden
China
Forbidden City
Tien-Tsin
Pekin
New Chwang
London
Yokohama
Sung
Kung Wa Sei
Tien Chon Ta
Tai Han Lien
King Chow
Ning Po
Chang Chi Tung
Nanking
Yang Tse Kiang
Moorhead
Foster
Washington
John W. Foster
Japan
Mr. Foster
Comstock Denounces Street Testimony as Perjury
Anthony Comstock alleged Louis Street’s Lexow committee testimony was rank and infamous perjury. Comstock said he would appear before the committee tomorrow to demand a hearing at Summit New Jersey, stating he stands innocent of the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
N. J
Anthony Comstock
Louis Street
Lexow Committee
Comstock
George B. Thomas Dies. Noted Postoffice Inspector
Postoffice Inspector George B. Thomas of the inspectors' office in Charlestown died at his home on Adams Street after a brief illness. Born in Duxbury about 55 years ago, he once ran a Boston tailoring shop, later served as a navy yard clerk, then joined the post office inspectors. He earned a reputation as one of the nation's most efficient inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
George B. Thomas
Federal Building
Adams Street
Charlestown
Thomas
United States
Duxbury
Boston
Navy Yard
Post Office
City Point Catholic Association Ball Feb 1 1895
The fourth ball of the City Point Catholic Association will be held February 1 1895. Alderman Thomas W Flood serves as chairman of the arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Point
Thomas W. Flood
Local Scoreline Snapshots From New Bedford Pawtucket and Salem
The records show New Bedford beating Providence 7 to 3 at New Bedford New Bedford. Pawtucket defeated Lynn 3 to 1 at Pawtucket. Salem earned a 6 to 2 victory over Boston at Salem.
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New Bedford
Providence
Pawtucket
Lynn
Salem
Boston
American Wringer Co. Local wringers and sweepers makers
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises as city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promise prompt mail orders. Telephone contact listed as Cail Yremont Té4.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Cail
Free Medical Services Offered by Dr Dewey in Boston
An advertisement proclaims free medical services for all diseases until cured, provided by Dr. Dewey at 74 Boylston Street Boston MA. Rev J S Barrows of Rockland MA commends the doctor as a trusted physician. Hours listed 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Boylston Jr
Testimonial Project Gains National Attention
Organizers press on with extensive preparations for the America testimonial. The date hinges on a key national feature the committee seeks to secure. The event draws growing nationwide interest.
Reverend Dr. Smith to Receive Public Testimonial
The Rev Dr Smith of Newton Centre Massachusetts author of America will be honored with a testimonial in a large city hall. The date is to be fixed. He is now 86 years old.
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Burlington
Hawkeye
Dr. Smith
Newton Centre
Mass
America
Boston Post
Boston Plans Honor to Samuel F Smith at Public Gathering
The Boston Post proposes a large public tribute in Boston to Rev. Dr. Samuel F Smith author of America at age 86 living in Newton Centre. A celebration is planned in Music Hall or Mechanics Building with Governor Greenhalge presiding and other notable figures delivering addresses.
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New York Observer
Boston Post
Samuel F. Smith
America
Newton Centre
Music Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Greenhalge
Boston
Public Testimonial Urged for Dr Samuel F Smith
The Boston Post proposed honoring Newton resident Dr Samuel F Smith author of America. The suggestion drew enthusiastic nationwide support as a timely tribute to a man who penned the nation’s beloved hymn used from sea to shining land for sixty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Commonwealth
Boston Post
Samuel F. Smith
Newton
America
Post
Smith
Andover
Lowell Mason
Mrs. Howe
Dr. Smith
A Clever Acrostic For Dr. S. F. Smith
The Boston Post prints a neat acrostic by Hosea H. Lincoln of East Boston honoring Dr. S. F. Smith author of America. The lines praise liberty and justice with religious undertones and a pledge to strive for right.
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Buffalo
The
Boston Post
Tribute in Verse to Dr Smith By James Bartlett Wiggin
A 1894 poem honors Dr 8 F Smith as a patriot who sang a patriotic tune in 1832 and inspired listeners to praise the nation on the Fourth of July. The verse extols a native land song that endures through the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Smith
James Bartlett Wiggin
Brake man critically injured after bridge collision
John Melsop, 33, a brake man for the Boston and Albany railroad, was knocked from a freight train by an overhead bridge on Huntington Avenue. He lies in extremely critical condition at the Emergency Hospital with multiple facial fractures and severe head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Melsop
Boston & Albany Railroad Corporation
Melsop
Huntington Avenue
Stavenhagen and Gerardy Give Notable Boston Concert
Bernard Stavenhagen and Jean Gerardy offered a two artist recital at Music Hall marking their Boston debut. Stavenhagen impressed with a clear touch and refined technique, delivering works by Beethoven Schumann Chopin Mendelssohn and Liszt. Gerardy displayed emerging mastery on cello with expressive Radoux and Schubert Fantasie pieces and concluded with Chopin nocturne and Popper tarantelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Stavenhagen
Jean Gerardy
Music Hall
Boston
Stavenhagen
Beethoven
Schumann
Chopin
Popper
Hockey Tour Delays Schedule Amid Storm in Montreal
The United States hockey team postpones tonight's match with Shamrocks due to a severe storm. They will play Victoria tomorrow under Canadian rules, then head to Toronto for two games and Kingston on New Year's night. They travel to Ottawa for games on Jan 2 and the next day, with matches split between American and Canadian rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
United States
Shamrocks
Victoria
Toronto
Kingston
Ottawa
Governor General
Fire Devastates Buffalo Block. Loss Reaches $369,000
A large blaze in Buffalo New York tonight destroyed a three story brick building owned by John Kennedy and occupied by Eckhardt Co Oswald Tinkler and Charles Weisman. The fire spread across Broadway consuming Eckhardt furniture the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company store and several other businesses for a total loss of 369000 dollars.
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Buffalo
N. Y
John Kennedy
Eckhardt & Co
Oswald Tinkler
Charles Weisman
Broadway
John H. Eckhardt
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Former council seeks pardon for Albert Joy
A hearing was held as Governor's Council reviews an 1877 murder conviction of Albert Joy. Joy, 21 at the time, insists he is innocent and that testimony was insufficient. Counsel argue the case shows unjust verdict. witnesses corroborate Joy's character and innocence. Arguments resume next week as supporters press for commuting his life sentence at Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Joy
Joy
Charlestown
Charles H. Gilman
M. A. Rantlett
Lowell
Gilman
Rockport
Salem
Rice
William P. Worthernd
Henri M. Woods
Gloucester
Charles Hugh Plummer
Gentleman
Rantlett
Samuel L. Emerson
Auburn
Marshal Moore
B. S. Parker
Boston
Representative Spaulding
Cambridge
Calls For New Police Headquarters From City Board
The Board of Police Commissioners urges immediate legislative action on a new headquarters. They cite overcrowded offices, water damage in the property room, and lack of private spaces for officials. One proposed site is the Mason Street school committee quarters. another option would relocate to the old Court House. The department funds itself, with liquor licenses yielding about 1.1 million annually, plus other fees covering running costs.
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Post
Mason Street
Old Court House
Irish Charitable Society Plans Grand Ball in Music Hall
The ball committee met at Parker House to finalize arrangements for the society’s grand ball at Music Hall on the evening of January 1895. D. T. McCarty was named floor director with a long list of assistants and division chiefs selected for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Irish Charitable Society
Parker House
Music Hall
D. T. McCarty
E. J. Flynn
Edward A. Morrisey
Edward B. Dailey
Edward J Donovan
John B Fitzpatrick
James F. Alyward
Edward W. Foye
William J. Barry
James F. Sweeney
William Hyde
James J. Donnelly
John P. Shea
Felix A. Strange
Thomas I. Strange
Daniel I. Prendergast
Thomas W. Flood
William Kenney
M. EB. Hennessey
Benjamin W. O'Neill
John H. McCarthy
M. J. Dwyer
D. Henry Sullivan
Christopher J. Carven
Edward D. Dixon
Edward
J. Edward Dowling
Storm Grip Slows Trade As Snow Closes Streets
The storm hindered market activity as goods moved only with packing boxes for a floor. Horses suffered from the slick slush and many harnesses broke. Runners proved impractical due to deep soft snow, forcing light loads and careful driving for safety.
Atlantic Street Cars Struggle Through Severe Snowstorm
West End Company kept fifty to one hundred electric plows at work as snow banks covered tracks on Atlantic Avenue and Shawmut Avenue. By noon, tracks cleared enough for electrics to pass. Cambridge Dorchester Brook Line East Boston and Brighton were hit hard with schedules ruined and cars running on storm time. Wheels slipped on slush and water making more than half time impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Atlantic Avenue
Shawmut Avenue
Cambridge
Dorchester
Brookline
East Boston
Brighton
Union Freight Railroad
Union Freight
Union Company
Rail lines stagger after brutal storm and depot blockade
Union station faced its worst snow blockade in its short history as a 30 man crew from local lodges and 100 extra workers fought drifting snow and jammed switches. Suburban trains lagged 15 to 45 minutes while some lines like the Montreal service fell 45 minutes late and locals up to 50 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Boston & Maine
Montreal
New York
New Haven
New England
Woonsocket
Upper Falls
Boston
Boston & Albany
Wellington
Boston & Maine Road
Arlington
Chardon Street
Wayfarers’ Lodge
Cutter Leads 1700 Knights in Storm Cleanup
The street department mobilized an army of 1700 workers to clear gutters and cesspools after a severe rain and snow storm. Superintendent Cutter says the storm was extremely difficult to manage, with basins prone to clogging. City costs are estimated at about $1000 to $1300, with total city expense likely substantial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutter
Knights of the Pick and Shovel
West End
Wind Storm Cripples Cambridgeport Factory Chimney
During the gale a chimney at the Damon Safe Co factory in Cambridgeport toppled, severing a steam pipe and injuring engineer Patrick Foley who was taken to hospital. A tugboat near City Point faced danger, and South Boston’s South Baptist Church lost about a third of its roof. The Bigelow School also lost roofing, telegraph wires were damaged, and local poles were blown down. Patrolman Sheehan’s house chimney was also blown down.
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Damon Safe Company
Cambridgeport
Patrick Foley
Foley
Somerville
City Point
South Boston
South Baptist Church
F Street
Broadway
Bigelow
E Street
Boston
Wina
New England Telephone Company
Boston Electric Light Company
First Street
B Street
Sheehan
Station 12
Harbor View Street
Mails on Time Amid Storm Delays in New England
Postmaster Coveney reports most mails arrived by 11 a.m. after a storm. Boston & Albany trains were on time while Fitchburg, New York & New England, and Boston & Maine locals ran late early day. Through mail service showed only minor delays in local routes.
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Boston & Albany
Fitchburg
New York
New England
Boston & Maine
Coveney
Streets hinder travel in outlying districts affect mail trips
The streets and sidewalks in outlying districts were so poor that travel was difficult, causing fewer mail trips from some stations. By noon conditions improved and mails arrived on time.
Snow Plow Clash Delays Rail Service Between Ends
In a morning dispute the Union Freight Railway used a dummy engine with a snow plow to push snow onto West End tracks after clearing. West End responded with laborers and halted plow interference, eventually resuming car movements despite striking back by Union plow. Each side plans talks to resolve the clash.
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West End and
Union Freight Railway
Wild Night on the Sound Rounds Steamer Plym outh
Dec 27 Fall River report describes Steamer Plym outh’s rough voyage to New York from Sand's Point through heavy seas. Passengers frightened as heavy buffeting broke a water tank and shifted a radiator, with a crewman quelling a panic. City of Brockton also reportedly had a rough trip and lost a smoke stack.
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Fall River
Plymouth
New York
Sand’s Point
Newport
City of
Brockton
Fishing Schooner Daniel C. Baker Driven Ashore at Head Neck
The large Beverly owned schooner Daniel C. Baker captained by Thomas Giles parted her chain and ran aground on a ledge near C. W. Parker’s house at Head Neck in Marblehead. The vessel is in a bad position with damaged shoe and heel and efforts to refloat failed as high seas sent spray fifty to seventy five feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Daniel C. Baker
Beverly
Thomas Giles
C. W. Parker
Providence Snow and Rain Closes Streets
An inch and a half of snow fell overnight with rain through noon, leaving streets ankle deep in slush and water. A northeast gale eased to northwest by noon, but no damage was reported.
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Providence
New Haven Boats Delayed By Late Arrival
Edgewood avenue division of the New Haven Railway Company was abandoned as boats from New York arrived late this afternoon causing delays to railway traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Edgewood Avenue
New Haven Railway Company
New York
Schooner Idaho Ashore at Biddeford Pool in Gale
Schooner Idaho under Captain C F Clark bound from Boston to Boothbay with phosphate dragged anchor in a gale and went ashore at Biddeford Pool. Life saving crew rescued the crew. Authorities believe the vessel and cargo may be saved. She is owned in Calais.
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Biddeford
Idaho
C. F. Clark
Boston
Boothbay
Biddeford Pool
Calais
Snow Delays Hit Nashua Rail and Mail Traffic
Twelve inches of snow fell in Nashua causing partial business suspension. Trains on several railroads were delayed and mails behind schedule though roads were open by night.
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Nashua
N. H
Salem Schooner Rescued After Storm Off Avalon
The schooner Hodran R. Nickerson, Capt Sprague, sailing from Salem to Philadelphia, went ashore last night near Storm Harbor Avalon in a blinding snow storm. The crew were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
N. J
Hodran R. Nickerson
Sprague
Salem
Philadelphia
Storm Harbor
Avalon
Snow and hail hit city causing transit chaos
In Springfield on December 27 a four inch coat of snow and hail fell at noon. Street car service was demoralized as crews struggled to operate and passengers faced delays and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Scandal at Newton Almshouse Investigated
Newton December 27 A former inmate Dexter Johnson accused Keeper Whitney and his wife matron of abusive treatment at the indigent home. Mayor Fenno ordered an inquiry. A special committee found no evidence to support the charges and suggested Johnson grossly misrepresented conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndwton
Keeper Whitney
d#ifshouse
Dexter Johnson
Whitney
Newton
Johnson
Fenno
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Almshouse
Extra Session Possible If Carlisle Plan Fails
Mr Springer said the Carlisle plan offers thirty percent greater security than the Baltimore plan. He suggested Congress failing this session on similar bills could trigger strong pressure for the President to call an extra session to address this important issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Springer
Carlisle
Baltimore
Congress
Brosnahan Case Held For Grand Jury In Charlestown
Catherine Brosnahan faces arson charges for a Sept 23 house fire at 2 Cross Street Charlestown. Patrick Brosnahan alleged accessory. Deputy Fire Marshal Shaw led prosecution. Judge Bragg set a $1000 bail for each. defendants bonded to await grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Brosnahan
Charlestown
Cross Street
Patrick
Shaw
Walter P. Grant
J. B. Hanley
Bragg
William T Gale Dies in New York on Christmas Night
William T Gale died in New York on Christmas night. He was the son of a Rockport Mass clergyman and a Boston Latin School graduate of 1853 at age 17. He worked for Palmer and Bachelder in Boston for twenty years, then joined Tiffany and Co in New York in 1877 and remained there until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William T. Gale
Rockport
Mass
Boston Latin School
Palmer & Bachelder
Boston
Tiffany & Co
City School Commission Pleads for Many New Buildings
The school committee urges immediate action to relieve severe lack of classroom space. It requests a $2,357,000 program including a new Normal School, additions to Roxbury Dorchester West Roxbury East Boston and South Boston High Schools, multiple new elementary and primary schools, and various site repairs and alterations.
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Roxbury
Dorchester
West Roxbury
East Boston
South Boston
Emerson
Harvard
Frothingham
Warren
Hancock, Wells
Hyde
Sherwin
Lawrence
Dudley
Hugh O’brien
Lewis
Roslindale
Forest Hills
Aberdeen
Allston Primary
Grammar
School Committee Reports On Writing, Transfers, and Schoolhouse Plans
The final school committee meeting notes regulations for vertical writing in several schools and pens use by primary students. Laura Fisher elected director of kindergartens. An order to name a primary school on St Botolph street after Charles C Perkins and transfers of Ruggles Street and Phillips Street kindergartens between districts. A proposed $5000 for a temporary Dorchester High School drill and physical education building. Discussion on sterilizing textbooks and a $500 spending limit for related inquiry. Financials show year end balance $32.16 and overall year salary increases totaling $63,535.44 despite officer cost declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Fisher
St. Botolph Street
Prince District
Charles C. Perkins
Ruggles Street
Hyde
Sherwin
Dorchester High
Phillips Street
Comins
King Street
Dudley
Marshall
Committee On
B. B. Whittemore
Committee On Accounts
Mme De Angelis Musical at Parker House Impresses
A banquet hall musicale by Mme De Angelis showcased her pupils from Parker House last evening. The event earned high praise for teaching methods and overall performance with selections including violin solos by Emily Enneking and recitations by Stella Fairlamb. Notable participants included Edith Fifield, Olive Sharpe, Gertrude Elliott, Emily Enneking, Stella Fairlamb, Lillian Marshall, Louise Simonds, Simonds, Leo Greco, Faith Morse, and Laura B. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. de Angelis
Parker House
Edith Fifield
Olive Sharpe
Gertrude Elliott
Emily Enneking
Stella Fairlamb
Lillian Marshall
Louise Simonds
Simonds
Leo Greco
Faith Morse
Paris
Laura B. Wood
Union Veterans Banquet Marks Eighth Anniversary in Chelsea
W W S Hancock Command union veterans held an eighth anniversary banquet in their Chelsea hall with about 100 comrades and guests present. Mayor Carter praised Civil War veterans as better citizens. General Wood of Worster Department Massachusetts spoke along with Rev Henry Powers and others including I F Fay John C Loud M Merritt George T Butterfield D W Gould J B Everdean James Dammers and E B Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. S. Hancock
Union Vetran Union
Chelsea
Carter
General Wood
Worster Department
Massachusetts
Henry Powers
I F. B. Fay
John C. Loud
M. Merritt
George T. Butterfield
Pine Tree State Club Discusses Aroostook War
Edward Stanwood addressed 75 Pine Tree Club members at Hotel State Club in Brunswick on the North eastern Boundary Dispute and the Aroostook War Paul F Folsom the war’s sole survivor from Machias Me shared militia memories A general boundary discussion followed a light collation in the club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stanwood
Hotel State Club
Brunswick
Aroostook
Paul F. Folsom
Machias
Unknown schooner foundered off Glen Cove near Matinacock Point
A schooner sank in five fathoms of Long Island Sound off Matinacock Point near Glen Cove. The crew, believed lost, sent the lower sails aloft as they disappeared. The Viola ashore at Matinacock Point with its lumber cargo earlier this morning. the crew escaped in small boats and may be recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cove
N. Y
Long Island Sound
Matinacock Point
Viola
City Council Refers Reward for Back Bay Murderer
The Common Council voted to Refer the matter to the next City Government Ward for a $500 reward for the capture of the Back Bay murderer known as Prince Pro Tem Nors ris. The reward to be paid from incidental expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Prince
Norsris
Christopher F. O’brien
James Slamin
Back Bay
Sears
Patterson
Boston
Robinson
Holden
Rourke
Boston College Students Stage The Tempest With Earnest Devotion
The Boston College College Hall audience witnessed a diligent amateur production of The Tempest with Sullivan music, directed by Charles E. McLaughlin. Notable performances included William J. Hassan as Stephano and William C. S. Healey as Caliban, with Ariel by Thomas F. Sullivan and Prosper o by Michael J. Scanlan. The cast list features J Edward Welch Alonzo Frederick S. Moore Sebastian and other named players. scenery and effects impressed despite limited spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakspere
Boston College
College Hall
Arthur Sullivan
Charles E. McLaughlin
William J. Hassan
Stephano
Butler
William C. S. Healey
Caliban
Antonio
Patrick S. Cunniff
Ferdinand
Francis J.carney
Merandus
Michael S. Lawless
Gonzalo
John J. Kirby
Adrian
John E. Eckert
Francisco
John W. Sweeney
Www. Co
Edward P. Does
Cornelius A. Murphy
Ariel
Thomas F. Sullivan
Iris
Herbert C. French
Osiris
William C. Williams
Wires Down After Gloucester Schooner Grounds at Stage Fort
Gloucester, Dec 27. Fishing schooner Elenora dragged anchors in the outer harbor and went ashore at Stage Fort. She was hauled off with rudder and keel broken and is badly damaged. No other shipping disasters reported nearby. Wires were down blocking telegraph communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Elenora
Stage Fort
Anodyne Praised for Wide Range of Ailments
Advertised remedy claims to cure asthma bronchitis colds coughs and numerous ailments from croup to neuralgia and kidney pain. It promises relief and lasting health benefits with universal praise from users across many conditions.
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J. W. Foster
Iowa
Gerardy
Hockey Players
Jury
Governor's Council
Ago
Board of Police Commissioners
Storm Grip
Storm
Cutter Does
Street Department
California
Blanchard & Farrar
Dock Sciuare
Faneuil Hai
Merblehead
Newton Almshouse
Hancock Command
Pine Tree State Club Meeting
Jdhns Sons” Bio.” Avs L Niment
WM. Corcoran
Johnson & CO
Bossom
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