RUMORED CHANGES AT Deer Island Leadership Shakeup
The article reports Dr. Otis K. Newell to resign or be discharged, with Edwin L. Pilsbury becoming health commissioner and F. J. Donovan succeeding him. Mayor Matthews leads investigation and hints at policy shifts among Deer Island officials, including Jenks and Devlin, amid misconduct and building-oversight disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis K. Newell
E. L. Pilsbury
F. J. Donovan
Pisbury
Board of Commissioners of Public Institutions
Messia
Newell
Devlin
Jenks
Dr. Newell
Geralding's Husband Denies Divorce Rumor Echo Retraction
In Loxpon on February 4 the Echo retracted a false report of an impending divorce between Mr. and Mrs. Jan Caryll. The note, tied to Geraldine Umar, apologized and denied the claim, with Caryll seeking to identify the originator of the slander and consider legal or other action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
The
Echo
Jan Caryll
Geraldine Umar
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Serviceable At All Times
An advertisement highlights Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as especially serviceable and handy for use at all times. It promotes constant preparedness for cough relief and stresses reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Auction of Yokohama Trading Company stock at Tremont Street
The entire stock of the Yokohama Trading Company at 131 Tremont street will be closed out at auction on Friday February 5 with sales at 10 00 a m and 2 30 p m The stock includes Japanese bric a brac vases porcelains screens ivory carving and related goods Goods must be sold and store vacated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama Trading Company
Tremont Street
The Wizard Was Safe in Mulvitus New Jersey
Ephraim Pine of Millville, known for grand schemes, returned home after failing to borrow 1.5 million dollars from Jay Gould in New York. Locals describe him as harmless, though clerks feared his three satchels might hold dynamite. Pine says he would not harm anyone and recalls working on an oyster boat in Maurice River Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulvitus
N. J
Ephraim Pine
Millville
Jay Gould
New York
Newport
Gould
Pine
Mauriceiver Cove
People's Party Representatives Deny Split in Congress
Washington February reports of dissension in the People's party ranks circulated after nine regular representatives issued a statement affirming unity. They assert independent action is needed, keep meetings harmonious, and note disagreements only arose with members clinging to old party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
People’s Party
Congress
Alliance
Flour to Cuba Receipts Jump After Duty Reduction
Washington reports the reciprocity treaty reduced duty on American flour to Cuba and that Havana's January receipts show 62,371 sacks from the United States with Spain supplying none. Earlier January 1891 figures show 2,720 sacks from the United States and 38,490 from Spain. Exports from New York New Orleans Mobile and Key West totaled 67,478 barrels or sacks in January 1892, versus 9,234 in January 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cuba
Williams
State Department
Havana
United States
Spain
New York
New Orleans
Mobile
Key West
Reports on Italian US diplomatic ties are denied
Washington February 4 reports from Rome that Italy plans immediate full diplomatic relations with the United States and to accredit Signor Catilini to Washington are dismissed by State Department officials. A diplomat said Marquis Imperiali would inform the secretary if true. Porter remains in the United States with no return date for Rome posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmnatex
Rome
United States
Signor Catilini
Denmark
State Department
Marquis Imperiali
Porter
Italy
Baron Fava
Chief Newton Receives Honorary Badge in Stoneham
Chief of Police Rix L. Newton was presented with a solid gold badge at a formal gathering in Stoneham Town Hall. About two hundred citizens from Stoneham and nearby towns attended the ceremony held on February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
StoneHam
Rix L. Newton
Hostler Frank Burke Dies After Fall at Hotel Waltham
Waxtruam reports Frank Burke aged 60 an employee at Hotel Waltham fell down stairs and fractured his skull this evening. Dr McCormick summoned arrived too late Burke expired before aid could reach him. The death is noted as an accident at the hotel with local authorities expected to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxtruam
Frank Burke
Hotel Waltham
McCormick
Burke
Salvation Oil praised as a perfect pain cure by druggists
Drug specialists hail Salvation Oil as a perfect success for relief from pain. Advertisers tout it as the great remedy, citing quick action and reliable results for common aches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Oil
Post Men Play the Races at Faneuil Hall Square
The Shops Visited Yesterday Scenes Within Look Out for the Post is the talk among the talent now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
Policy and gambling nuisance arrests list in Boston area
A publicized charge sheet names Thomas Parker and others across Merrimac, Causeway, Blackstone, Washington, Atlantic Avenue, Chatham, Water streets and more. It lists 16 individuals charged with maintaining a common nuisance policy shop, with four also charged for gambling nuisances. Additional policy figures appear on War renton, Winchester, Piedmont, Kneeland and Kirkland streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Parker
Merrimac Street
Thomas Cameron
Causeway Street
John Mack
Joseph Smith
Blackstone Street
Samuel Hosford
Washington Street
Bernard Poole
Atlantic Avenue
Charles Forster
Chatham Street
Alfred Smith
Water Street
William H. Nickerson
Smith
Poole
Nickerson
Forster
Richard Dick
William Wilson
Warrenton Street
Jacob Grossman
George Prang
Winchester Street
James Rice
Piedmont Street
Mitchell Gadley
Kneeland Street
George Griffin
Kirkland Street
Boston gamblers operate open policy shops and poker dens
The Post exposes policy shops, pool rooms and faro banks across Boston urging police action. Arrests follow as Division 4 seizes common nuisances at several addresses including Warrenton, Winchester, Piedmont and Kneeland streets. Names listed: Richard Dick and others, ages mid twenties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Fakirs
Boston
The
Faro Banks
Richard Dick
William Wilton
Warrenton Street
Jacob Grossman
George Prang
Winchester Street
James Rice
Piedmount Street
Mitchell Gadley
Kneeland Street
George Griffin
Kirkland Street
Smuggler Wins Thinly in Boston Pool Room Race
A Postman visits Colville's pool room at 18 Faneuil Mail square to observe winter racing. About 100 patrons fill the room as Smuggler leads early but fades to finish behind Duke John and Glenochy. The official odds and betting chatter reveal bold, open gambling. The scene ends with a note that CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colville
Faneuil Mail Square
No. 18
Duke John
Glenochy
Councillor Race Divides Legislators in Sixth District
Twenty Republican members of the Legislature from the sixth councillor district held two conferences to decide action in the councillor matter. Friends of ex Senator Luman Jeffs favored the Hudson candidate, while friends of ex Senator Alonzo H Evans backed Mr Lor ing, arguing his section deserves representation. A Everett delegates letter praising Evans cites business capacity and broad statewide respect.
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Aftrnoon
Luman, Jeffs
Hudson
Alonzo H. Evans
Loring
Evans
Everett
House
Senate
Massachusets
Pittsburg Murderer Fitzsimmons Attempts Suicide in Prison
New Orleans parish prison reports Pittsburg killer Fitzsimmons tried to end his life by cutting his throat after being identified and facing return to the crime scene. He stabbed himself three times on the left and once on the right with a penknife, bleeding for about twenty minutes before help arrived. Medical staff say he is very weak and likely to die.
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New Orleans
F. C. Fitzsimmons
Pittsburg
Fitzsimmons
Detective Murphy
Thayer 15 Denounced in Nebraska Gubernatorial Dispute
Oman Nebraska Feb 4 The gubernatorial imbroglio narrows to a waiting game as Governor Boyd vows to reclaim the office after the Supreme Court mandate arrives on February 29 Thayer counters that the court already gave him the office and will resist until notified by the court The move draws broad denunciation across parties and observers
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Oman
Neb
Boyd
Thayer
Supreme Courts
State Supreme Court
Stock Exchange Reinstates White and Hopkins in Good Standing
In New York on February 4 the Stock Exchange reinstated S. V. White and E. W. Hopkins of S. V. White & Co. as members in good standing. The audience cheered when the announcement was read and 8. V. White received congratulations on the floor from members present.
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New Yor
the Stock Exchange
S. V. White
E. W. Hopkins
S. V. White & Co
V. White
Dying at the Streets Seven Victims on Buffon Fever Ship
A yellow fever outbreak aboard the Buffon, a Liverpool Brazil & River Plate steamer, claims seven sailors including Captain Glaspool. Crew members from England Ireland and Austria fall ill after departing Santos. Quarantine detains the ship while authorities note widespread deaths and urban distress in Santos.
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New York
Speciatr
Buffon
William Yorker
Glaspool
Santos
Bahia
St. Lucia
Austin Hubbard
England
James Leahy
Ireland
A. M. Baker
James Heaney
John Brenner
Liverpool
Franz Bauman
Austria
John Roberta
Stephen O’brien
Ernest Whiteley
Albert Hobbs
Yorker
Brazil
Leahey
Hubbard
General Johnston Discusses Louisiana Lottery Letter
General Johnston, on a Boston visit, comments on Morris of the Louisiana Lottery Company and a letter to Louisianans about a twenty five year lottery charter. He predicts the charter will end 1893 and notes anti lottery postal law may impede operations. Telegram from New Orleans suggests Morris withdrawal is a blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Johnston
Louisiana Ant Lottery State League
Boston
Massachusetts
Brunswick
Post
Louisiana
John A. Morris
Louisiana Lottery Company
Morris
Congress
Johnston
Wanamaker
New Orleans
Weather indications for Friday and Saturday in New England and eastern New York
Forecast issued from Washington on Feb 4 predicts northwest to variable winds, slight warming, fair weather Friday in New England, with increasing clouds and probable rain Saturday. Eastern New York should see variable winds, warmer daytime temperatures, southerly breezes, increasing clouds, and rain Friday night, with rain or snow Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Roeblings Braiding Shop Burns in Fire at Trenton
A three story brick braiding shop belonging to John A. Roeblings Sons Company in Trenton burned tonight causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The blaze was started by an explosion from spontaneous combustion in a storage vault marking the second large fire the company has faced in six months.
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Trenton
N. J
John A. Roeblings Sons Company
Moorehead Mills Steel Department Strikes Over Rule
Portrsevre Penn Feb 4 The steel department employees of Moorehead McLean Co mills struck yesterday to protest an objectionable rule. The stoppage affects 300 workers directly and 700 more indirectly as the department remains closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portrsevre
Penn
Steel Department of
Moorehead
McLean & Co
S Mills
Lottery controversy fizzling in New Orleans amid talks
In New Orleans on February 4, sources report the anti lottery faction doubtful about Morris letter as a genuine withdrawal. Some fear a renewed push to call a constitutional convention to insert a lottery charter. The Picayune and Times Democrat regard the lottery issue as ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Morris
Picayune
Times Democrat
Robbery in West End Ends With Arrest of Suspect
A man claiming to be a railroad brakeman reported losing $200 after an assault near a saloon on Merrie mac or Pitts street. He led officers to a witness description and, at 11:40, William J. Burns was arrested and identified as a suspect. Burns denied involvement and said the officers had erred.
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Gerrish
Yeserday
Station 3
West End
Merriemac
Pitts Street
Keanan
Lee
Gilmore
Joy Street
William J
Bunny
Burns
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ATLAS
Atlas Accident Insurance Company of
Devonshire S?preet
Boston Post
the Herald
Globe Post Herald
Advertiser Journal, News
C. A. Young
J.T. Pullps
Deer Island
Edwin L. Pilsbury
City Hall
Matthews
Parker House
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Lee
Upton
Geralding’s
London Echo
Lewis J. Bird & CO
People's Party United
Newton
Faro
Crosby
Court Street
Brace” Fare Bank
Howard Street
Wheel of Fortune and Fare Bank
Norman Street
Faneuil Hall Square
Pleasant
Trimountain Club
Exchange Street
Gilkison
Nebraska
Deacon White
Stock Exchange
Tain
Anti Lottery League
Roebings
New York Plaza Glass Ins. Co
Kilby Street
Telephone Gov
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