Charlestown Navy Yard Booms With Possible Battleship Work
Congress has endorsed building three battleships and twelve torpedo boats. A Post visit to Charlestown Navy Yard shows a yard in decline, with fewer workers and idle machinery, but officials say it could handle a ship if orders come, rivaling Brooklyn Norfolk and Mare Island for naval construction.
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Congress
Talbott
Committee On Appropriations
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy Yards
Brooklyn
Norfolk
Mare Island
San Francisco
Charlestown Yard
Post
Naval Department
Kittery
Portsmouth
Chandler
Charlestown
Navy Yard
Atlantic
Union
England
Cumberland
Worcester
Nantucket
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Monadnock
Treasury, Lighthouse and Survey Departments
John Hancock
Bebb
Cohasset
Tue
Samoa
Herbertould
Collector Moore Named New Customs Chief in Waldoboro District
Bath Me Feb 1 The new collector of customs in the Waldoboro district Seph E Moore of Thomaston is well known across the state He is a lifelong Democrat ex legislator lawyer Bowdoin graduate and active campaigner His opponent was E K OBrien of Thomaston The state organization endorsed Moore with support from National Committeeman Arthur Sewell and Chairman George E Hughes The appointment is met with satisfaction locally
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Bath
Waldoboro
Seph E. Moore
Thomaston
St. Moore
Cleveland
Moore
Bowdoin College
E. K. O’brien
Arthur Sewell
George E. Hughes
New Cashier Named for Westboro Bank
Westboro February 1 Mr W H Reed resigned as cashier of First National Bank and directors elected Arthur V Harrington to fill the vacancy Harrington has eight years with South Framingham National Bank four years with Framingham National Bank after consolidation and two years in the office of Joseph B Ames in Boston He began duties this morning.
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Iwestboro
W. H. Reed
First National Bank
Arthur V. Harrington
South Ramingham National Bank
Framingham National Bank
Joseph B. Ames
Joker
Boston
Harrington
First Cotton Shipment by Steamer and Barge Reaches Port
The Shawmut and Atlas tow bring 7041 bales of cotton from Galveston, the largest Gulf shipment to date for Northern ports. Cargoes valued, with Shawmut carrying 2962 bales and Atlas 4079. Agents Stephen M Weld & Co. expect more trips, weather favorable. The development could revolutionize Gulf to Northern trade and West Indies commerce.
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Shawmut
Captal
Fuller
Galveston
Tex
Stephen M. Weld & Co
West Indies
L. G. Burnham
Atlas
Hull
Degen
Elsie
Point Allerton
Tom Connors
Boston
Captain Connors
Otis Ingraham
Bangor
Burnham's Wharf
Ingraham
Pierce
Thomas Cooper
Colombia
James Murdock
Varuna
Turk’s Island
Charles L. Davenport
State Street
New York
Moses Morris Stearns
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Avenue
Mose
Matthews
Furness
Carlisle City
London
A. S. Lewis
Calvin B. Orcutt
Newport News
Portland
Montauk
Lewis
Stani
Demarara
St. Michael’s
St. Michael's
Willard Mudgett
Colcord
Pernambuco
Kelley's
Arbutus
Rail lines cut rates amid old freight basis return
The Trackman reports a new freight agreement restoring the 82 cent rate from Boston to points on the Mississippi, with lines including National Despatch and Canada Atlantic resuming the pre 1893 basis. Rival lines may undercut soon as Boston car crowd grows and dining cars expand services. Worcester and Milbury Street Railway firms come under common management. J D McBeath notes strong January ahead. F B Cilley, veteran New England railroad man, recalls pioneering tourist trips to California.
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H. D. Furlong
National
Royal Whiton
New England
Canada Atlantic
Ogdensburg
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Express
Niagara Falls
Cambridge
Harvard Bridge
Boston
Massachusetts Avenue
Boylston Street
Mississippi
Worcester, Leicester & Milbury Street Railway
Worcester & Milbury Street Railway
A Young Dorchester Songstress Shines At Benefit
Ten year old Florence L Wells stole the show at a Dorchester children's entertainment Tuesday evening. Her mezzo-soprano voice earned generous applause and an encore after she sang Deckhoven's lullaby The Ferry to Shadowtown. She then offered a charming selection titled Little Doris, marking her as a standout of the evening.
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Florence L. Wells
Dorchester
Wednesday Morning Post
Deckhoven
Shadowtown
Doris
Bradstreet and Dun's report signal trade lull amid gold withdrawals
The morning dispatches describe widespread unease in the financial system as gold withdrawals from the Treasury depress trade. Price shifts appear across goods from cattle and hogs to wheat and lard with iron and steel showing gains. Dun and Co notes January's gold exports set records and a hoped new loan may lift prices while overall prices for commodities remained at historic lows. Trade activity shows slower collections and a cautious business mood despite some regional price increases.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Boston
Baltimore
Brooklyn
London
Bessemer
DUN
Tech
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Treasury
United States
Canada
Free hospital fund born from Brigham legacy in Boston
An $3,000,000 fund will be available in 11 years for a free city hospital in Boston. Peter Bent Brigham, born in Bakersfield Vermont in 1807, left $1,000,000 to be held in trust for 25 years, then to a Massachusetts legislature formed corporation.
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Boston
Peter Bent Brigham
Vermont
Robert Codman
Massachusetts
Mr. Brigham
Bakersfield
Fitchburg Railroad
Brigham
Congress Street
Friend Street
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine
Boston & Albany
Old Colony
Codman
Quiet Day on Beacon Hill Sees Debates and Bills
Lawmakers absorbed a quiet afternoon session as Salem D Charles and others urged direct election of the President of the Senate and Speaker. Other measures include residency requirements for street railway workers and August street watering, overtime transfer rules, and a protest over holiday status for the annual State election. In the Senate, pension eligibility for veteran Boston firefighters and liquor license fund allocations were debated, with a recommitment request on voter impersonation and a judiciary ruling against universal oaths seals.
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Beacon Hill
Salem D. Charles
Senate
House
Casey
Boston
Commonwealth
Wiley
Hardwick
Ford
Committee On Judiciary
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
George H. Bond
Boston Fire Department
Liquor Law Committee
Corbett
Suffolk
Election Laws Committee
Police
Hamilton College Alumni Reunion Heading to Thorndike Dinner
Hamilton College Alumni Association plans its annual meeting and dinner at the Thorndike on Monday night with seventy five members. Rev William C Winstow presides and speakers include Dean Hodges of Cambridge and possibly Senator Hawley.
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Hamilton College Alumni Association
Thorndike
William C. Winstow
Dean Hodges
Cambridge
Senator Hawley
Fisk Goff's Hubbard squash draws many guessers for $200 prize
Fisk and Goff, clothiers at 782 Washington Street, displayed a Hubbard squash with a $200 prize to be split among the three nearest guesses to the seed count before Feb 1. A panel counted seeds as 497. three correct guesses share the $100 first prize, $75 second prize goes to 498, and five contestants vie for $25 third prize.
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Fisk & Goff
Washington Street
Joseph King
Perch Street
G. H. Williams
East Lenox Street
Frank Locke
Ash Street
J. B. Rollins
Willam Dix
Beach Street
J. Taylor
Edinboro
W. F. Callbeck
The
Record
Mr. Spaulding
Post
Royal
Spaulding
Jamaica Plain
Herbert L. Davis
Seckle Street
Cambridgeport
George M. Guild
A. F. Blake
Cohasset Street
Taunton
KE. B. Rhodes
Broadway
Lawrence
Fred Rounsfell
Harrison Avenue
Edward Stone
Newbury Street
Edward Hereford
Mattapan
Michael Connors
Clark's Hotel
H. C. Bernheimer
West Third Street
New York City
Toxine inoculation shows strong horse response on Galloupe's Island
Five horses inoculated with toxine on Galloupe's Island under Dr Ernst's care show normal temperatures after a stronger second dose. Previous dose was one half cubic centimeter. If results hold, Boston may have anti toxine within three months.
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Ernst
Dr. Ernst
Boston
Hudson assault suspect joins ship of crime case
The assailant of Clara Cussick in Hudson has confessed after arrest. J S Jaquith, a Hudson woodchopper and former Hartford resident now married, is identified as the attacker seen near the schoolhouse. Cussick, returning from school, escaped after a struggle in pine woods. she remains ill as authorities continue investigation.
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Nashua
N. H
Clara Cussick
Hudson
Baker
J. 5
Jaquith
Hartford
Cassick
Martin
Miss Cussick
Lowell
Alvin Hamilton
Youth's Companion Publishes Advertising Souvenir Volume
The Youth's Companion issued a 150 page blue and old gold cloth souvenir showcasing mostly original advertisements from leading advertisers. The volume highlights a new in house design department and features high quality illustrations, many using portraits of women or children to appeal to readers.
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Youth's Companion
Russian Jew Morris Finn Sick After Celebration
Morris Finn of 4 Salem Street fell ill Thursday night after a local celebration among countr ymen. He was initially suspected of poisoning but the doctor says no poison. Finn, a Russian Jew, and his family believe he was targeted for alleged informer status.
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Morris Finn
Salem Street
Finn
Paine Furniture Company Open Fires and Wood Mantels Ad
The article lauds Paine Furniture Company for its compelling column on open fires and wood mantels. It claims the firm answers hesitant buyers with convincing logic and notes the business leader status in wood mantels nationwide.
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Paine Furniture Company
United States
Spitz Bros and Mark Clothing Sale Ends Today
The last day sale at 67 and 9 Summer Street offers winter stock at loss prices. Overcoats, cloaks, suits, pantaloons and boys wear are to be sold regardless of cost to first comers.
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Spitz Bros. & Mark
Summer Street
Substitution And Health Claims Spark Caution In Buyers
An editorial warns against substituting unknown products for trusted remedies. It praises Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver oil and Hypophosphites as a superior, proven treatment for wasting and a trusted children's remedy. It notes both fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes and endorses its use for colds and throat afflictions as well as strength and flesh growth.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne Drugstore Ad in New York
Scott and Bowne, New York, all druggists offer products priced at 50 cents and one dollar, highlighting a concise sale display for the pharmacy.
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Scott & Bowne
New York
Connecticut factory laws lag behind rivals say inspector
Hartford February first. Factory Inspector E. K. Burroughs Brown reports to Governor Coffin that Connecticut lags behind states like Massachusetts in enforcing factory laws. Local influence and political pull undermine permits, fire safety, and construction checks, tying the inspector’s hands while workers face escalating risk.
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Hartford
Conn
Coffin
Burroughs Brown
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Judge Fallon Frees Three Men After South Boston Assault Case
In a crisp ruling in a South Boston court room Judge Fallon discharged John Fitzgerald Hugh Fitzgerald and Patrick Mulloy who had been charged with assaulting Patrolman Wiseman and patrolman in a row at John Fitzgerald’s house last Sunday. He questioned the officers credibility saying one man’s word is as good as another and accused the officers of lying about Wiseman striking Fitzgerald after arrest.
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Judge Fallon
Boston
Wiseman
Welles
John
Hugh Fitzgerald
Patrick Mulloy
John Fitzgerald
Changes in Port Customs Force at Local Ledger
Collector Warren announced several changes at the port including Robert P. Clarkson becoming night inspector in place of Aaron Twig who was recently promoted. Asa W. Drew of Ashland was appointed clerk in Clarkson's place. Michael A. Forrest of Watertown and William H. Nichols of Boston were named assistant weighers replacing David Maguire and H. A. Oakman, who resigned. Thomas J. Foley of Quincy was appointed carpenter replacing James Loughlin who was removed for inefficiency.
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Warren
Robert P. Clarkson
Aaron Twig
Asa W. Drew
Ashland
N. H
Civil Service
Mr. Clarkson
Michael A. Forrest
Watertown
William H. Nichols
Boston
David Maguire
H. A. Oakman
Thomas J
Battell Will Leaves No Public Bequests
Norfolk Conn February 1 Judge Joseph B Eldredge said the will of the late Robbins Battell Yale benefactor contained no public bequests. All property goes to near relatives in order of relationship. Estate valued at about half a million. Battell preferred to make outside bequests while living to see them properly placed.
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Norfolk
Conn
Joseph B. Eldredge
Robbins Battell
Yale
Battell
Journeymen Horse Shoers Union 67 Holds First Annual Concert and Ball
Waltham February 1 The Journeymen Horse Shoers Union 67 staged its inaugural concert and ball at Lincoln Hall with Floor Director W E McFadden leading a committee of assistants and aides including F Helm H T Burke and J V White among others handling reception and event duties.
Professor Banta's Birthday Surprise
Professor Banta received a birthday surprise last evening when about two hundred of his pupils and friends presented him with a purse of gold and an office chair. Dancing and music of an extemporaneous nature furnished pleasantry for every body.
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Banta
Moseley & Co's Bargain Sale Opens Feb 4
The well known T E Moseley and Co at 449 Washington street announce their annual sale of shop worn and marked down goods starting Monday February 4. They offer the largest assortment of boots and shoes on sale at greater bargains than ever and all goods will be sold strictly for cash.
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T. E. Moseley & Co
Washington Street
Illustrated Lecture on Ancient Architecture by Rev Edward L Clark
Members of the Boston Young Men's Christian Union at 48 Boylston Street are reminded of an illustrated lecture on Ancient Architecture to be shown with stereopticon this evening at 7 45 by Rev Edward L Clark D D of Boston.
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Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
Edward L. Clark
Boston
Midnight Mission Leaves Pitts Street for New Address
The Midnight Mission and Girls' Home has moved from 47 Pitts Street to 171 Harrison Avenue at the corner of Bennet Street and will open this evening.
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Midnight Mission
Pitts Street
Midnight Mission and Girls’ Home
Harrison Avenue
Bennet Street
Brattleboro Selectmen reject electric street railway route
In Brattleboro Vermont two of the three town selectmen oppose granting the petition for a new electric street railway line through the village. Petitioners plan to ask the state railroad commissioners to locate the road. A dissenting selectman will file a minority report. The company is chartered under state law with about one third of the required capital subscribed.
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Brattleboro, Vt
Brattleboro
Electric Street Railway
Oil Firm and Tramway Settle Crossing Dispute
In South Norwalk on February 1, Standard Oil and Norwalk Tramway reached a compromise. Oil officials will withdraw guards at the grade crossing used to block contractor work on electric tracks. The dispute will be settled in court.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Standard Oil Company
Norwalk Tramway Company
Oil Company
New England Bureau of Inspection Elects Officers
The New England Bureau of United Inspection held its annual meeting at 71 Kilby Street. Elected officers include President A K Simpson Vice President M R Emerson Treasurer A C Adams and Clerk R W Willard.
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Bureau OF Inspection
New England Bureau of United Inspection
Kilby Street
A. K. Simpson
M. R. Emerson
A. C. Adams
R. W. Willard
Desmond Publishing Ad Offers Webster Dictionary Deal
REW PUBLICATIONS DRILBY REVERSED. A side-splitting travesty with 60 comic illustrations. Price 50 cents. FOR SALE EVERYWHERE. WEBSTER UNABRIDGED DICTIONARY free with the Household Encyclopedia 4.50 on easy payments agents making 5 to 10 in a day Desmond Publishing Co 144 High St.
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Drilby
Desmond Publishing CO
High St
Insolvency Notice for Lyman and Harvey in Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts insolvency notices cite William H W Lyman and Gideon J Harvey debtors of Boston Suffolk. Court to hear discharge petition February 15 1895 at ten in the forenoon. Creditors to receive notice by weekly Boston Post publication for three weeks and mailed copies seven days before court. Witness Judge John W Kim and Register Elijah George.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
William HW. Lyman
Gideon S. J. Harvey
Teamsters
Boston
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
S. Court
Elijah George
Register
Commonwealth OF Massachusetits
J. Matthias Funke
Mary Funke
Insolvency Court Notice for JAMES FE. FLOYD Boston
In Suffolk Massachusetts on December 10 1894 Judge John W McKim appoints W A Rich assignee for insolvent carpenter James Fe Floyd of Boston. The third creditor meeting is February 8 1895 at 10 in the forenoon at the Insolvency Court Room Boston. Creditors may prove claims and the assignee will present his account. Cash claims must be made by August 9 1894, the date of first publication.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
John W. McKim
County of
James FE. Floyd, Carpenter
Boston
W. A. Rich
Park Sq
Mass
P. S
Prancis D. Carlton
Xander C. Martin
Insolvency notice for W Smith Saunderson Boston editor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Insolvency. Messenger's Notice. Suffolk ss Boston February 1 1895. A warrant issued from the Court of Insolvency against the estate of W Smith Saunderson of Boston editor insolvent debtor. Debts payments and property transfers to him are forbidden. A creditors meeting to prove debts and appoint assignees will be held February 15 1896 at 2 PM at the Court House Pemberton Square Boston Suffolk. Francisco Martin Deputy Sheriff Messenger.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
W. Smith Saunderson
Court House
Pemberton Square
Francis Martin
Insolvency notices in Suffolk Court
Petitions filed in Suffolk Court of Insolvency with Louis Isenburger crediting Beth Baker and authorizing warrant for estate possession. Assignee Charles E. Quigg to hold second creditors meeting for John Keenan on February 8 1895 at 10 a m in Boston court room to prove claims.
Willwerth Estate Probate Citation 1895
Middlesex probate court cites heirs and all interested in Margaretha Willwerth Cambridge for probate of a will. Court to hear February 12 1895 at nine o'clock in the forenoon with notice by Boston Post publication for three weeks and delivery of copies seven days before court.
Probate Notice for ROGER McGUIRE Estate
Middlesex Probate Court directs heirs to appear February 12 1805 in Cambridge to contest James W O Brien request for letters of administration with will annexed. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in Boston Post and by mailing or delivering copies to all known interested parties seven days before hearing. Witness Judge Charles J McIntire dated February 1 1895.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetpts
Middlesex
Hamilton Mayo
Francis A. Ladd
Shirley
Harriet Sanborn
Samuel R. Sanborn
Boston
Sarah H. Clark
Claremont
Minnesota
Ellen M. Hunt
Thomas E. Hunt
Gilford
New Hampshire
C. Burt Hoyt
Laconia
N. H
Hannah P. Lawrence
Herman S. Hoyt
Cleveland
Ohio
Herbert Hoyt
Hattie
Hathaway
William CG. Williamson
Franklin Lawton
Julia A. Ladd
Cambridge
Boston Post
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
H. Folsom
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Rudolph Mannee
Henriette Manne
John W. McKim
Elijah George
Register
Francis H. Leear
Ellen Leear
saidGoston
Margaretha Willwerth
Alois Willwerth
S. H. Folsom
Roger McGuire
Charlestown
James W. O'Brien
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Adcan
Hamilton College
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BAY State
Custom House
Waltham Horse Shoers
Professor Banta
Moseley & CO
Columbia Theatre
Robert Burns
Norwich
William Gay
Wethersfield
Gay
Fitchville
Preston
Jewett City
Standard Oil
REW Publications
Louis Isenburger
Beth Baker
Eliah George
John Keenan
Charles E. Quigg
Michael Hughes
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