Foundations for a Chicago area university in Morgan Park
A plan outlines multiple colleges and schools to be organized including liberal arts science literature practical arts graduate divinity and as funds permit law medical engineering pedagogy fine arts and music. The extension program would offer regular and evening courses plus Bible study and library outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Rockefeller
Morgan Park
Ill
College of Liberal Arts
College of Science
College of Literature
College of Practical Arts
Graduate School
Divinity School
Law School
Medical
School of Engineering
School of Pedagogy
School of Fine Art
School of Music
VESSELS OVERDUE IN Lunenburg COAST STORM CLAIMS SAILORS
Hapirax New York reports the schooner Laura A Smith under Captain Hisenhauer bound for Lunenburg in ballast has not been heard from since November 12 after a severe storm. Laura Bb Winters sailed Boston depth for Lunenburg and is missing with five crew and five to six passengers aboard including a Mahone Bay resident. Several ships later and earlier foundered or damaged. about a dozen vessels suffered in Lunenburg Harbor as the weekend tempest raged.
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Hapirax
N. Y
Laura A. Smith
Hisenhauer
Jamaica
Lunenburg
Laura Bb. Winters
Winters
Boston
Dee
Mahone Bay
Watertown Opposes Annexation Petition at Special Meeting
A Watertown special town meeting with about 200 residents voted 129 to 8 to oppose a petition to set off the portion of Watertown south of the Charles River and annex it to Newton. The selectmen were authorized to hire counsel to protect town interests and a committee was formed including W. H. Ingraham, C. Brigham, E. Porter, and others.
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Watertown
Gleason
William A. Alexander
General Court
Charles River
Newton
W. H. Ingraham
C. Q. Pierce
E. F. Porter
Joshua Coolidge
Charles Brigham
W. A. Lamb
George Dunn
Dunn
Board of Selectmen
Selectmen
Messrs
Chester Sprague
Henry C. Derby
Edward F
Fire records roll in from several towns with heavy losses
Fire reports from Gloucester Lewiston Peekskill Leominster Lynn and Providence describe buildings destroyed or gutted. Losses run from about 100 to 4000 dollars with varying insurance coverage and multiple insured properties including Elliott Adams Andrew Lee and the Boscobel estate.
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Gloucester
Main Street
Elliott Adams
Andrew Lee
Lewiston
N. M. Whittier
Gardiner
G. E. Baker
Billard
Lord Tapley
Jesse Davis
Lisbon
A. W. Polter
J. L. Peabody & Co
Peekskill
N. Y
Boscobel” Place
Henry Ward Beecher
T. M. Stewart
New York
Leominster
A. W. Williams
Wilbur Tisdale
Gould & Cook
E. B. Kingman
Horn
S. Q. White
Lynn
SprciAx
Leroy Stevens
Buffum Street
Eugene ‘Tirrell
Providence
Reuben Linder
Pawcatuck Avenue
New York Central Striker Convicted in Greenbush Tamper Case
Troy New York December 29 John Reed a New York Central striker accused of tampering with a switch near Greenbush on September 4 was found guilty tonight and will be sentenced tomorrow morning The penalty ranges from one to ten years The jury recommended mercy of the court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Central
Troy
N. Y
John Reed
Greenbush
Ingalls Arrives in TorrERA to Start Campaign
Senator Ingalls reached TorrERA from Atchison and checked into the Copeland Hotel to oversee his own campaign. A caucus of Alliance legislators is set for January 12, the night before the legislature convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrera
Kan
Ingalls
Atchison
Copeland Hotel
Alliance
Historians in Session at American Historical Association
The seventh annual American Historical Association meeting opens in Washington with papers on Canadian and American history, colonial relations, and education. Leaders note need to embed rigorous historic study in schools to preserve the American spirit for future generations.
How American History Should Be Taught in Public Schools
The American Historical Association nears its sixth year under new auspices as it links with Congress and the Smithsonian to advance historic study. Experts from Harvard to Johns Hopkins outline progress, while warnings recall that America lags Europe in history instruction.
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Diesterweg
Germany
Thomas Wentworth
Higginson
Dr. Storrs
Europe
America
Potter
Andrew S. Draper
Hobart College
Harrison
Curry
Spain
T Hee
Father Hecker
Rome
American Historical Association
Congress
Smithsonian Institute
Powels
Herbert B. Adams
Andrew V. White
Charles K. Adams
Harvard
Yale
Columbia
University of Michigan
Cornell
Johns Hopkins University
Emerson
Lymph treatment trial at Hartford hospital
In Hartford Conn today Dr M M Johnson with Drs Root Morris Porter and Davison used Koch's lymph on a 79 year old lupus patient. An injection of one centigram diluted fluid caused rapid reaction with fever pulse rise and tissue redness swelling. A second injection planned in a week with more patients to follow including several tuberculosis cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harttroop
Conn
Three Deaths In Shroderick Patch Tragedy
In Shroderick Patch a Hungarian migrant, John Tirello, shot three people in a Wilkes-Barre saloon. He killed Mrs Curley and Michael Hodok, fatally wounding Michael Curley who survived two hours. Tirello fled. motive unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirello
Curley
Eliot Religious Society in Newton balances year end
At the Eliot Religious Society annual meeting in Newton last evening the treasurer reported receipts of 12 387 02 and expenditures of 12 872 73 leaving a balance of 14 29. The 1891 appropriation was set at 11 335. Officers elected included C S Ensign as clerk D FE Snow treasurer A S March W J Bloagett H E Cobb F A Day on the prudential committee Mrs J S Porter A S March and a music committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Religious Society
Newton
Sprorau
C. S. Ensign
D. FE. Snow
A. S. March
W. J. Bloagett
H. E. Cobb
F. A. Day
Prudential Committee
Movement for Free Hospital Organizes In Lowe Lu
In Lowe Lu on December 29 the free hospital movement formed an organization with officers led by Rev. A. St. John Chambre as president and Hon. George F. Richardson as vice president. Edward T. Rowell treasurer and Joseph Smith secretary, with a slate of directors including John F. Howe James K. Fellows George A. Hanscom Levi Sprague and others. A wealthy donor unnamed has pledged 25 000 toward the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Gwynne Temporary Home Annual Meeting Report of Officers
At the Gwynne Temporary Home on Worcester Street the annual gathering led by Mr. J D Williams resulted in praise for matron Miss Brown and the home’s influence on children. During the year 189 children resided there, 14 were adopted, 2 died, and 114 were returned to families. Treasurer Alex F Wadsworth reported balances and receipts totaling 9425 43 received, 933363 expended, and 1602 21 on hand. Officers elected: President John D Williams, Vice President Miss A Ayres, Treasurer Alexander F Wadsworth, Counsellors Thomas T Bemis Miss A O Williams Mrs George William Bent, Clerk Ezra Henry Baker, plus a board of twenty four managers and six assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynne
Worcester Street
Hield
J. D. Williams
G. H. Bradford
Board of Managers
Alex. F. Wadsworth
John D. Williams
A. ©. Ayres
Alexander F. Wadsworth
Thomas T. Bemis
A. O. Williams
George William Bent
Ezra Henry Baker
Promising Playwright Clyde Fitch Explains Work Method
The interview with Clyde Fitch reveals his flexible writing habits, disdain for rigid rules, and emphasis on personal inspiration. He recounts how he writes in short bursts, tests lines aloud, and believes drama should reveal human nature with ethical purpose beyond mere entertainment.
Life and Matrimony Tied by a French Four Act Comedy
A dialogue describes two entwined existences one weak one strong bound by marriage. Pitou’s niece linked to the next year’s production as Sam persuades to direct for Mr Field to begin the spring season. Mr Fitch speaks of future failures and persistent effort in theater work.
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Pitou
Sam
Mr. Field
Weather Indications Forecast For New England And Eastern New York
The Weather Indications forecast from Washington on December 29 warns of fair but colder conditions in New England and eastern New York with northwesterly winds. Temperatures are expected to drop about 12 degrees at Boston as storm signals show for Portland, Portland section, and Eastport.
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Washington
New England
New York
Boston
Portland
Eastport
Mometer
Albany
Ismarck
Dak
Cheyenne
Chicago
Cincinnati
Socals
PPL Unis
el Pago
Tex
Ileleoa
Mont
Jacksonville
Fla
Kansas City
Montreal
Fair Marquette
Mich
New Orleans
Salt Lake City
Washington, Nee
Wihnington
N.C
POST S FORECAST FOR NEW ENGLAND WEATHER TODAY AND TONIGHT
Forecast calls for fair weather across New England with lower daytime temperatures than yesterday but higher tonight. Northwest winds ease, clouds rise Wednesday as a storm area moves east bringing increased cloudiness and possible light snow in western and northern sections. A prior light snowfall occurred in northern New England and New York area. Continuous warm-up along the Atlantic coast contrasts with colder conditions inland, with record lows in parts of Maine and Vermont then rising temperatures across the region and into the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Nova Scotia
New York
Ontario
Michigan
Yarmouth
Gulf of Mexico
Rockliffe
New Orleans
Montana
Minnesota
Lake
Atlantic
Dakota
Eastport
Portland
Vermont
Northfield
Boston
Block Island
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Washington
Memphis
Galveston
Canadian
Railroad accommodations in Hull subject to final hearing
The railroad commissioners held a final hearing on Hull petitioners demand for better accommodations from Old Colony Railroad. Benjamin L. M. Tower urged a motor and car mix as relief, while Old Colony manager Kendrick argued the road need not be operated in winter if other arrangements satisfy the commission. He cited winter operating rights under statute and noted low winter passenger totals and uncertain costs versus receipts. The line is running but an opinion is sought on possible Saturday shutdown.
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William Clyde Fitch
Post
Mr. Fitch
Hotel
Berkeley
Mr. Jones
New York
Mr. Mansfield
Lippincott
Roberts Bros
England
America
Brummell
Itchy
Betty
Shakspere
Shell
Avon
Bee
Frederic Lemaitre
Augustus Pitou
John Wood
London
Beau Brummel
Mr. Field
Bull
Hull
Old Colony Railroad Company
Benjamin L. M. Tower
Kendrick
Old Colony Railroad
Real Estate Notes on Factory, Hospital and Land Deals
Roxbury firm to build large factory and 18 to 20 worker dwellings on land 250 by 65 feet. State Hospital at Foxboro to cost 9101,000 built by Cummings Co. Winthrop Highlands sale of 45 acres waterfront to US government for 50,000. Charlies C Richmond sells Boston corner estate for 13,000 to J W Calnan. Church Street district valuation rise linked to improvement plans. local speculator adds houses to market. Suffolk registry week ending Dec 27 shows 222 transfers and 79 mortgages totaling 408,168.
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Roxbury
G. W. & F. Smith Iron Company
State Hospital
Foxboro
Cummings & Co. of
Ware
Winthrop Highlands
United States
Winthrop Point Land Association
Charlies C. Richmond
J. W. Calnan
Pleasant and
Carver Streets
Boston
Church Street
Real Estate Exchange
Suffolk Registry
Mao
Avery Lactate Company
New Hampshire
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Willia Bumstead
Charles van Brunt
Frederick A. Claflin
County of
Middlesex
Massachusetts
Littleton
Portsmouth
Mass
Fitchburg Rr, Co
Mile Post
Marshall M. Bruce
H Davis
Sala Davis
Davis
Luther Vs. Warren
Warren
Cold Spring Brook
Sanderson
Fitchburg R. R. Co
R. R. Co
Fitchburg Railroad Company
M.N. Bruce
W. B. Eastman
Avery
N. Willis Bumstead
John C. Randall
Railroad Official Resigns After 31 Years Service
New Haven Conn Dec 29 Charles N Yeamans superintendent of the Northampton division of the Consolidated road resigns after thirty one years in the service and since the division was leased has served as its superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
Charles N. Yeamans
Nothampton
Consolidated Road
Northammpton
A. W. Davis
Northampton St
New England
Worcester's New Electrician Elected by City Officials
In a joint convention on December 29 Worcester Aldermen and Council elected Wiam H. McClure city electrician, succeeding C. M. Mills, to oversee electrical services for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Wiam H. McClure
Atlantic Monthly editor shifts focus in January issue
The January Atlantic Monthly debuts a broader Contributor's Club and expanded Books of the Month review. Notable items include notes on Note: An Unexplored Corner of Japan, a meteorology course proposal by Cleveland Abbe, and essays by Clarke, Shaler, and Colin. Biographical critique of Rosenkranz sits alongside a portrait of his life and work.
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THE
Atlantic
Atlantic Monthly
Nevw
Custom House
Europe
Japan
Lowell
Cleveland Abbe
C. W. Clarke
Shaler
Colin
Royce
Hegel
Schopenhauer
Rosenkranz
Iichte
Novalis
Schelling
Mme. de Sévigne
Julie de Vence
Preston
Sophia Kirk
Lilla Cabot Perry
Social events at Parker's and Young's host city leaders
Charitable Irish Society ball plans affirmed with Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews likely to attend after inauguration. Banquet hosts include Somerville Council, Merchant Tailors Exchange, and class of '77 officers. Notable guests arrive at Parker's, Thorndike, and Tremont venues for dinners and dances, with discussions ranging from currency to transportation.
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Irish Society
Parker’s
D. G. Finerty
Russell
Matthews
New England Furniture Exchange
F. A. Brown
Somerville Common Council
Young’s
Wiley, Dickinson and Barber
Merchant Tailors’ Exchange of Boston
Thorndike
L. I. Starbird
Young
Walter Jenney
George A. Nelson
R. A. Hale
United States
J. T. Duncan
Toronto
E. L. Hazard
Buffalo
Frank H. Allen
Norwich
Conn
George N. Smalley
New York
W.H. Lenore
Brooklyn
N. Y
A. 8. Fassett
Great Barrington
H. E. Sanford
F. D. Weisse
John Montgomery
Chicago
George H. Kearn
North Adams
J. S. Broadstreet
Gardiner, Me
J. R. Power
Keene
N. H
T. A. MacKinnon
Concord
Dr. Rodgers
Montreal
C. EF. Taylor
Denver
Col
Aug. Larsen
A. A. Janssen
Liege
Belgium
Cedric Laighton
Isles of Shoals
J. Burnham Kinsman
Washington
ApaAms
W. Tl. H. Ewell
Lewiston
George H. Rush
Minneapolis
Nlerman F. Straw
Manchester
H. W. Bradbury
Augusta
A. G. Heyward
South Carolina
Quincy
W. A. Church
Waterbury
D. A. Fletcher
Chester
H. N. Martin
Baltimore
Hopkins
St. Louis
John Hazard
Rhode Island
H. F. Osborn
Princeton
Tremont
D. D. Dare
San Diego
Cal
Hall
Springfield
I. A. Pardy
Portland
E. S. Coe
Bangor
Brunswick
Richard A. Anthony
J. S. Thacher
George A. Draper
Hopedale
Reveere
Henry O. Kent
Lancaster
J. L. Peavey
Wolfeboro
A. H. Emery
Stamford
Weir Winchell
Philadelphia
Houston
E. E. Brown
Stephen Hinkley
Gorham
Robert P. Flynn
Crawtorp
G. F. Fish
H. C. Fisher
Albany
Ohio Democrats Lose Senate Majority After Senator Dies
Wooster Ohio December 29 Democrats lose Senate majority as Senator John Zimmerman representative of the seventeenth and twenty eighth districts dies suddenly this evening from heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Ohio
Senate
John Zimmerman
Noted letter on undemocratic exclusiveness from Saxon
A response to the piece on undemocratic exclusiveness from Saxon dated December 24 1890 argues Americans misuse liberty. The writer claims over a hundred acres remain open but are harmed by a “spirit of liberty” leading to disturbances and depredations. He warns of closing grounds if behavior does not improve.
Keefe alias Shea Arrested in Dover Street Scrape
Thomas F. Keefe alias Shea, linked to the Dover street cutting scrape in which John L. Sullivan took interest, was arrested last evening by Officers Smith and Lee of Station 6. He is sought for an assault on Officer Durkee of Station 9, same night Cook the ex convict and Keefe partner was captured, and also for burglary in Brookline and on Division 9.
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Thomas F. Keefe
Shea
Dover Street
John L. Sullivan
Smith and Lee
Station 6
Durkee
Station 9
Cook
Keefe
Brookline
Division 9
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