West End rail bid splits Boston aldermen over salt on tracks
In a tense city council session, Alderman Carruth clashed with supporters of allowing salt on West End Street Railway rails for track safety while the committee report passed 6 to 4. The exchange centered on respect for ordinances with Carruth threatening action against Henry M Whitney and the mayor.
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Mt. Washington Avenue Bridge
Federal Street Bridge
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Harbor and Land Commissioners
South
Andover House Assoc Meets on Rollins Street Plan
A meeting of the Andover House Association described its aim to establish a Boston residence for seminary and college graduates and others aiding social moral uplift. A house at 6 Rollins Street is hired, with Robert A. Woods named head. The group plans furnishing costs around $1000 and a $2000 working fund, plus future clubs and similar houses, lectures, and study classes.
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Trinity Church
W. Birtwell
Boston
Rollins Street
Robert A. Woods
Andover
Binney
USEFUL INSURANCE AGENCY AT 20 KILBY STREET
The John C Paige insurance agency at 20 Kilby Street is described as one of the leading agencies for placing insurance in the United States. It offers fire, accident, employers liability, boiler explosion, cyclone, tornado, general liability, elevator, plate glass and transportation insurance and acts as agent for Orient of Hartford Imperial Fire of London Eng City of London Fire of England Fire Association of Philadelphia Penn Michigan of Detroit Mich American Casualty Insurance and Security Company of Baltimore Md.
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Kilby Street
United States
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Paige
Orient of Hartford
Imperial Fire of London
Eng
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Fire Association of Philadelphia
Penn
Michigan of
Detroit
Mich
American Casualty Insurance and Security Company of
Baltimore
A Silver Wedding in Dedham Centre
Dedham December 28 Mr and Mrs Francis E Soule celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of their wedding at their home on School street Dedham Centre with a large turnout of guests from both local and distant areas.
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Depnam
Francis E. Soule
School Street
Dedham Centre
Chile Crisis Rumors Sweep Washington and Navy Talks
Washington reports no official word from Chile as ministers spar with officials over Egan’s absence at Valparaiso ceremonies. Blaine handles Chilean affairs, while Lodge and Boutelle press naval concerns. The San Francisco arrived in San Diego with ammunition and readiness for a possible three year cruise and further moves.
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New York
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San Draco
Monterey
Brown
Secretary of the Navy
Honolulu
Acapulco
Death of Alfred Batcheller Honored by New England Shoe Group
At a New England Shoe and Leather Association executive committee meeting held yesterday, unanimous resolutions mourn the passing of Alfred H. Batcheller. The tribute lauds his 80 years in the trade, his business acumen, generosity, dignified conduct, and mercantile honor. Sympathy is extended to his family, with copies to be sent and entered into association records.
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Alfred H. Batcheller
Alfred H. Bacheller
Batcheller
Association
Cephalonia Arrives Boston After Atlantic Voyage
The Cunard steamer Cephalonia from Liverpool docked at East Boston after arriving off Boston Licht at 11 30 p m Sunday and docking at 8 00 a m yesterday. Passengers in the saloon included Mrs Eliott with three children and a nurse and several named families and individuals. The steamer City of Savannah brought passengers J S Bent A E Bent and William Meakim.
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Margaret Nichols
George Abbot
Leda Capen
Alexander M.cLeod
City of
Savannah
J. S Bent
A. E. Bent
William Meakim
Federal Street Fire Ends With Large Insurance Payouts
Fire in Parker Holmes Co store on Federal Street burned through Sunday night, not fully subdued until morning. Loss estimated at 398000 with total building coverage 75000 and Parker Holmes account 368000. insurers include Guardian Mercantile London Lancashire Royal and many others. Firemen injured. Chief Webber recovering. investigation considers a passerby throwing a cigarette through a sidewalk opening as a possible ignition.
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Eng
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Security
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Provident
Washington
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Western Company
Firemen’s Fund
Springfield
Maryland
Norwich Union
Orient
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Bremen
Heath Sloops Lillie for Lien Against Tobey Yacht
Charles F Heath attaches the sloop yacht Lillie owned by 8 E Tobey for services and disbursements claiming a lien. Before Judge Aldrich in the U S district court yesterday the case remains on trial with Tobey’s defense arguing Heath as master forfeits the lien and claims payment in full.
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Lillie
8. E. Tobey
Aldrich
United States District Court
Tobey
Heath
Norway Steel and Iron Company to be wound up
Judge Holmes in the Supreme Court issues an order of notice returnable today to show cause why the Norway Steel and Iron Company should not be wound up. No business is the stated cause for the move.
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Norway Steel and Iron Company
Holmes
Supreme Court
Use of the Common Council Caucus Voted No Nomination
Republican members elect of the Common Council held a noon caucus at City Hall related to the presidency. They voted to take no action and make no nomination for the present.
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Common Council
City Hall
Two Men Fined For Walking On Railroad Tracks
In Brighton District Court yesterday Patrick Meehan of Newton and John Cody of Boston were fined five dollars each for walking on a railroad track. The act is prohibited under local law, with enforcement reflecting public safety concerns amid railway activity.
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Patrick Meehan
Newton
John Cody
Boston
Lave
Nothing Like Leather Faces Federal Street Shoe Fire
A Boston shoe trade column reports the Federal street fire that damaged Hosmer Codding & Co and nearby buildings. It notes saved samples, quick rent inquiries, and charity from Waukenhose. editors describe auction plans for damaged stock and praise several New England firms and salesmen while considering possible arson.
Wales Gowood Year Boots Retailer Ad
Advertisement for Wear Wales Gouvoodyear rubber boots and shoes touting durability and style. If Wales GowoodYear is unavailable, directs readers to Converse and Pike at 126 Pederaist in Boston.
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Converse & Pike
Pederaist
Boston
Boot and Shoe Recorder Weekly Sample Copy
Sample header for a periodical describing a weekly issue priced at two dollars and fifty cents annually with an advertising line referencing Lincoln.
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Meserve case moves for release on habeas corpus
Counsel for George W. Meserve seek his release from the House of Correction arguing two bills of exceptions at sentencing warrant review. Judge Holmes issues a notice returnable today to show cause why he should not be liberated, alleging errors over evidence at a new trial hearing and the court’s jurisdiction to sentence.
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Meserve
George W. Meserve
House of Correction
Holmes
Bowdoin College Alumni Reunion in Boston at Young's Hotel
The Bowdoin College alumni of Boston and vicinity plan their annual reunion and dinner at Young's Hotel on Wednesday evening January 13. The association, one of New England's largest college groups, aims for a highly successful event with Hon. W. W. Rice of Worcester serving as president and presiding. President Hyde of Bowdoin College and notable alumni are expected to attend.
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Boston
Young’s Hotel
Association
New England
W. W. Rice
Worcester
Hyde
Obituary for George H Whitman Harvard Class of 1827 Survivor
George H Whitman, last survivor but one of Harvard College class of 1827, died at his home. Born February 10, 1808 in Boston, he married Hannah Thompson who predeceased him. a daughter survived. He served as clerk of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company from 1833 to 1842 and helped publish its History. his birth name was John Winslow Whitman, later changed to George Henry Whitman.
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Harvard College
William P. Perkins
Horatio Wood
Epes Sargent Dixwell
Whitman
Benjamin Whitman
Boston
Hannah Thompson
Mr. Whitman
The
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
John Winslow Whitman
George Henry Whitman
N W Farley Dies at 70 A Boston Dry Goods Leader
N W Farley a senior partner of Farley Harvey Co and longtime Boston Merchants Association director died at his Auburndale home from heart disease at age 70. He helped found the firm after fires destroyed earlier stores and was known for kindness and steady leadership.
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N. W. Farley
Boston
Auburndale
Farley, Harvey & Co
Tremont Row
Summer Street
Farley
Chauncy
Chauncy and
Bedford Streets
Boston Merchants’ Association
British envoy to Turkey Sir William White dies in Berlin
The Rt. Hon. Sir William Arthur White British ambassador to Turkey died of influenza at the Kaiserhof Berlin yesterday. Born 1824 he joined diplomacy in 1857 with early service in Warsaw. Later he served as envoy to Bucharest and as ambassador to Turkey. He was privy councillor and held multiple knighthoods.
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Turkey
Kaiserhof
Berlin
William
Warsaw
Bucharest
Privy Council
Order of the Bath
Order of St. Michael and St. George
O. T. Hart
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Woburn
Reading
Hart
James E. Nugent
Salem
Horse Hit By Electric Car In Jamaica Plain Fatal Outcome Likely
Yesterday morning a horse hit by a Jamaica Plain electric car at Tremont and Dover Streets was so badly injured that he will probably have to be killed. The wagon was driven by John Pfeifer and his driver escaped injury.
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Tremont and
Dover Streets
John Pfeifer
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