Orator Barrett to pronounce Blaine eulogy in House
Massachusetts eulogist Barrett is to deliver a four eulogy before the House and invited guests in the Representatives chamber on February 23. The session also considers rail and road bills, liquor licensing, pensions, and a comprehensive highway report praising local officials while noting town poverty limits road funding.
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Barrett
Massachusetts
Blaine
House
Representatives’ Chamber
Bennett
Senate
General Butler
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Boston & Lowell
Concord & Montreal
Boston
Dolan
Robbins
Perkins
Brown
Fall River
Kittredge
Suffolk
Boston Police Department
George A. Perkins
W. E. McClintock
N.S. Shaler
Temporary
Highway Commission
Burned at the stake in Texas after murder
A telegram from Paris Texas reports Henry Smith a Black man convicted of murder was burned to death at the stake this afternoon in Paris Texas authorities confirm the execution by vigilante action sparking local controversy and debates over justice methods
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Pexarkana
Ark
Paris
Tex
Henry Smith
Irish National Federation meeting at Harmony Hall
The Joseph Gillis Biggar branch met last night with E. J. Ahern presiding. Members pledged material aid to evicted tenants, wounded land league soldiers, and unpaid Home Rule fighters in Parliament. Addresses were delivered by William L. Dowling, Joseph P. Quigley, M. B. O’Connor, and Edmond Grimes.
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Joseph Gillis Biggar
Irish National Federation
Harmony Hall
E. J. Ahern
Land League
Parli Ment
William Ll. Dowling
Joseph P. Quigley
M. 2. O’connor
Edmond Grimes
Senate panel backs coal license plan for carriers and dealers
A New York State Senate special committee recommends a bill creating two coal licenses, one for carriers and one for dealers, to regulate transport and sale of anthracite for state consumption. The Railroad Commission would set maximum prices, with penalties for overcharging or working without a license. Roads involved include several major lines. the report was tabled and the bill referred to a committee for third reading.
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Anpany
N. Y
State Senate
Reading
State Railway Commission
New York
Brooklyn
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Lehigh Valley
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Pennsylvania, Reading and New England Railroad Company
Jefferson Building rises as a premier Boston retail block
Frederick L. Ames’s block on Washington street Chickering place Norfolk and Harrison avenue rapid progress aims May 15 occupancy. Designed by Shepley Rutan and Coolidge the six story Italian renaissance structure features fireproof interiors terra cotta exterior plate glass front and grand iron piers. Automatic sprinklers alarms light wells and elevators planned with two main passenger units and a Harrison avenue entrance. Whittier handles rental inquiries and plan viewings.
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Frederick L. Ames, Esq
Washington Street
Chickering Place
Norfolk Place
Harrison Avenue
Boston
Jefferson Building
Messrs. Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge
Chickering
Norfolk
Norfolk Places
Washington Stree
Reve
C. W. Whittier
Panama Railroad cuts rates to Colon in steamship line clash
New York on February 1 reports the Panama Railroad Company introducing a steamship line against the Pacific Mail. In response, Pacific Mail reduces passenger fare to Colon from 90 to 20 dollars and freight rate from five to two dollars per ton.
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New York
Panama Railroad Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Colon
Two Refineries Workers Hurt In Belt Accident
At South Boston Sugar Refinery last evening two employees were caught in the belting. Peter Connolly sustained fractured ribs and possible internal injuries while Edward Rayne suffered injuries to the shoulders.
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South Boston
Peter Connolly
Edward Rayne
Connoly
Rayne
Is Phelps a Democrat in Trenton Court Move
In Trenton on February 1 William Walter Phelps faces questions about why he seeks lay judge of the Court of Errors under a Democratic governor. Supporters suggest he shifts from Republican to Democrat, replacing a Democrat on the state high court. Senate action is delayed until next week amid Democratic opposition yet expectations remain that Phelps will be seated.
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Trenton
N. J
William Walter Phelps
Court of Errors
Phelps
Werts
New Jersey
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Whittaker
Husson
Daly
Hudson
Cannibalism Among Stranded Thekla Seamen
Three Norwegian seamen from the Thekla, rescued by the Danish bark Herman at Hampune, describe being stranded in the rigging after Dec 2. Nine men remained aloft, five starving were driven to madness, and after lots were drawn two times to choose a victim, a Dutch sailor was killed and eaten. Water came only from licking dew off ropes.
Seven Years For Arson in Newburyport Fires
Daniel Kellner, found guilty of arson in setting fires to three buildings in a dangerous locality in Newburyport, was yesterday sentenced to seven years in the State Prison.
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Daniel Kellner
Newburyport
Holmes and Son in Final Farewell Before Execution
In Springfield on February 1 Wallace W. Holmes spoke with his young son Harry before his scheduled execution. Harry, accompanied by Mr. Lewis of Providence, secured a promise to care for the boy’s schooling and welfare. Holmes’s sister in Providence is prostrated, and Holmes shows a calmer demeanor after religious consolation.
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Springfield
Wallace W. Holmes
Harry
Holmes
Mr. Lewis
Providence
Young thief in fur theft linked to employer
Special officers Tryder and Wise captured a youth pawning fur goods, then learned Henry Alexander aged 16, of 39 West Dedham street, had been employed by Adolph Reiner of 867 Washington street. Missed furs valued at 172 dollars were recovered and kept as police evidence.
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Tryder and Wise
Division
Adolph Reiner
Washington Street
Henry Alexander
Alexander
Dedham Street
Fire destroys two and half story house near Deantown Falls Village
A defective chimney caused a noon fire that razed the two and a half story residence of Alexander Semple on the road between Deantown and Falls Village. Loss estimated at 2500 with 1000 dollars insured. Fire total loss with contents destroyed.
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Arriebporo
Alexander Semple
Deantown
Falls Village
Funeral for W. J. D. Leavitt in Cambridgeport
The funeral of composer and organist W. J. D. Leavitt was held from his Essex street residence in Cambridgeport. Rev A E White led a brief prayer at the home, then services continued at Austin Street Unitarian Church with White delivering the sermon and the Ruggles Street quartet providing the music.
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W. J. D. Leavitt
Essex Street
Cambridgeport
A. E. White
Inman Street Universalist Church
Austin Street Unitarian Church
Mr. White
Ruggles Street Quartet
Dr Franks Offers Magnetic Treatments Circles in Boston
Dr William Franks advertises magnetic treatments at 33 Common St Boston with daily sittings from 10 am to 5 pm and Tuesday evening circle meetings to hold local sessions.
Line of Promotion in City Police Department
Inspector of Carriages Philemon D. Warren to be promoted to police captain. Captain Paul J. Vinal of Division 16 retires under pension law, creating Warren’s vacancy. Vinal served since 1855. Lt George A. Wyman likely to become inspector of carriages. Patrolman Thomas Barry to be promoted to fill Skelton’s retirement vacancy.
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Philemon D. Warren
Paul J. Vinal
Division 16
Mr. Warren
Vinal
George A. Wyman
Thomas Barry
Skelton
Damaging tale at Potter trial on Evans & Co. checks
William Bliss testified Potter certified Evans & Co. checks amid bank overdrawn status at Maverick Bank. Witnesses described prior conversations about checks in June July and action in October 1891. Court adjourned as defense objected to admissibility of some statements and witness testimony.
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Asa P. Potter
Evans & Co
Maverick Bank
William 8. Bliss
Potter
Charles D. Butler
William S. Bliss
Evans
Allen
Robinson
Hopkins
Chares R. Batt
National Security Bank
the Security Bank
Ball
Batt
Island Home Braves Ice On Nantucket Run to Dock
Steamer Island Home forced its way through heavy harbor ice this afternoon to reach Nantucket dock after a two hour struggle. The vessel deviated several miles from her course to skirt a long ice field near Cross Rip lightship, having left Woods Hall at 9:10 and arriving at 2 o'clock.
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Nantucket
Island Home
Cross Rip
Woods Hall
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