Storm Proof Offers and Notable 19th Century Notices
A fragmented listing covers prices for storm proofing and life insurance options, with firms like Hewins & Hollis and Provident Savings Life Ins. Co. Offers reference Masters & Emery in Boston. The broader notes report a Vermont railroad disaster near Hartford with high casualties, political maneuvers, strikes, and international incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident Savings Life Ins. Co
Masters & Emery
Devonshire St
Boston
Manning Sees No Retaliation Only Suspension of Comity
Secretary Manning sends a lengthy reply to the House foreign affairs committee detailing two parts of the issue. He argues the fisheries rights are defined by 1753 and 1818 treaties, while Canadian port access for American vessels hinges on 1830 arrangements and a 1886 royal assent limiting inshore fishing. He proposes a bill empowering the President to close US ports to Canadian vessels if Ottawa denies American rights, with strict enforcement and penalties.
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Washieron
Manning
Perry Belmont
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Canadian
Jackson
Halifax
England
Alabama
Congress
Bend
Dominion of Canada
Newfoundland
Darkness and death changes in Ruddygore burlesque tale
London reports that John Brougham wrote The Crimson Mask in 1864, later linked to Ruddygore with alterations to the second act and spelling changes. The piece drew crowded houses in London yet faced criticism, while audiences in the provinces and America were skeptical of its appeal.
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New York
Sproran
Times
London
John Brougham
Beaufort House
Gilbert
Ruddigore
America
Iolanthe
National Opera Company Closes Brilliant Washington Season
The National Opera Company ends a week of superb performances at Albaugh's Opera House in Washington. A Friday matinee featured Orpheus and Eurydice with Cornelia Van Zanten as Ortrud and Laura Moore in her debut. Coppelia ballet drew full houses. The company heads to Baltimore for Aida and Lakme on Monday and Tuesday.
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Washington
National Opera Company
Albaugh
Opera
Gluck
Fire reported at Clark Bros building near rail crossing
A fire broke out in a one story wooden building on A street near the New York and New England railroad crossing. The alarm came in at 2 49 yesterday afternoon. The building is owned by Clark Bros. The cause is unknown.
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New York & New England Railroad
Pex 148
Clark Bros. Dions
Fire damages Cheney waste mill in Manchester
Fire at the P. C. Cheney Company waste mill in Manchester New Hampshire caused about 500 dollars in damage with no insurance.
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Manchester
N. H
P. C. Cheney Company
Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York
For 24 hours from 7 am Monday Feb 7 rain or snow is forecast for New England with northerly winds and a slight temperature fall. Eastern New York can expect rain or snow with northeasterly winds and a slight drop in temperature.
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Washington, D. C
New England
New York
Meteorological record of yesterday across stations
The document notes yesterday's weather observations up to 10 p m with synchronized data from all stations, detailing conditions recorded at common observation moments across locations. It lists temperature, humidity, wind, and atmospheric pressure readings to enable comparative analysis.
London steamers arrive from New York at Havre and Lizard
London reports steamers La Bourgogne arriving from New York at Havre today and Sueyla departing New York off the Lizard on a Wednesday voyage.
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London
la Bourgogne
New York
Havre
Lizard
Weather and local events in Boston area
Rain or snow dominates today with mixed forecasts. Reverend David Gregg preaches at Park Street Church succeeding Dr. Withrow. South Boston railroad workers threaten disruption. Local clubs hold meetings in Middlesex Commonwealth and others. Missing treasurer Martin W. McLean allegedly stole about $800 from the Teleg raphers Mutual Aid and Literary Association.
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David Gregg
Withrow
Park Street
South Boston Railroad
Middlesex, Commonwealth
Trinity Club
Faneuil Iali
Martin W. McLean
Telegraphers’ Mutual Aid and Literary Association
New Erafall
Horticultural Hall
Atlantic Works
J. M. Forbes
New York & Boston Despatch Express
Father Hall
Church of St. John the Evangelist
Atchison
Union Pacific
Bell Telephone
New York
New England
Massachusetts
Clearing House
Boston
John Stetson
Tie-Up Threat Looms Over South Boston Street Railway
South Boston street railway conductors and drivers met at Gray's Hall from 1:00 AM to hear the final report on a demand for a timetable change. A secret meeting led to rumors of a morning tie-up at 6:00 AM with Knights of Labor members planning action and cars possibly not running.
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South Boston Street Railway
Gray's Hall
Jersey
Coolidge
Hersey
Knights of Labor
Contested Sprague Inheritance Sparks Suit Over $10000
RocxLane Feb 6 A dispute over Isaac A Sprague the living skeleton s $10000 left behind grows as two women claim marriage records One says a 1868 marriage in town produced three children The other says a Cleveland marriage followed him in recent years The funds sit in New York savings banks while his brother Charles Sprague probes accounts for the three children
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Charles Sprague
Burglars Hit Keefe's Store. Looters Flee Near Chester
Three burglars broke into Keefe's store at Chester in the early hours, blew off the safe doors, loaded interior doors, and were about to blast them when an alarm sent them fleeing. Bystanders pursued. two suspects were caught in a nearby barn wearing stolen apparel. The third is believed to have fled by freight train west.
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Springfield
Keefe
Chester
Worcester Irish societies endorsed parade ban on St Patrick's Day
The united Irish societies of Worcester held their annual meeting and elected John F. H. Mooney as president. They voted not to parade on St Patrick's Day, reflecting the community stance.
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Woxcrster
Sredau
United Irish Societies of Worcester
John F. H. Mooney
Stetson explains Ruddigore postponement over costume delay
John Stetson, agent for D'Oyly Carte, says the New York show of Ruddigore is delayed due to a London cable ordering the postponement. He notes costumes will be ready by the 21st and avoids any mention of the Crimson Mask or gore.
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John Stetson
D’oyley Carte
Fifth Avenue Theatre
New York
London
Globe Theatre
Charles Howard Montague
President Signs Interstate Commerce Bill And Names Pending Commissioners
The President signed the interstate commerce bill at 5 PM and sent word to the Capitol without protest or explanation. The five commissioners' selection faces a large field of hundreds of applicants, with few clearly suited. John D. Kernan is seen as a strong potential appointee given New York commission experience, though confirmation depends on the Senate before adjournment.
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Wasutheron
Capitol
John D. Kernan
New York Commission
Senate
Knights of Labor callout closes free shops in Worcester boots
Worcester reports the executive board of seven local assemblies issues an order to expel all Knights from boot and shoe shops with free shop notices. Mil ford Marlboro Hudson Natick Framingham Westboro pledge financial support. Nine of sixteen Worcester shops affected. North Brookfield Batchellitors report solving free shop issue with 300 workers and seventeen machines running, producing about 38000 pairs yesterday.
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Worcester
Streeran
Knights of Labor
Milford
Marlboro
Hudson
Natick
Framingham
Westboro
Stark & Co
Heywood Boot and Shoe Company
North Brookfield
Maine
Wreck Toll Seen, Survivors Told at Junction House
The article describes survivors from the White River Junction bridge disaster. It details injuries and escapes of passengers including Miss Lovell, Mrs. Graham, Mr. Hutchings, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Smith, and C. M. Hosmer. It notes a fatal drowning of S. F. Wescott and a rescue tale of John Sheels amid freezing conditions and a broken rail.
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Waler River Junction
George Parker
Montrea
Hartford
Central Vermont
White River Bridge
Parker
Montreal Express
Boston
Connecticut River Railroad
Springfield
Montreal
St. Albans
Pilgrim
Charles Pierce
White River Junction
Smith €. Sturtevant
White River
Pierce
Sturtevant
Maria Sadler
Ormstown
Que
C. 5. Bray
O. W. Daley
W. H. Currier
Edward F. Dillon
Dartmouth College
Dillon
Albion B. Veazey
Judge Veazey
Rutland
Veazey
Veasey
Dillion
Dr. Bray
Joseph Meigret
St. Bon
Joseph
Tie
Tech
Edward Banks
Frank L. Wesson
D. B. Wesson
Frost
Central Vermont Railroad
John Graham
Bedford
Mass
J. C. Hutchings
Montgomery
Fred A. Fisher
Howard F. Smith
Gloucester
Miss Lovell
Mr. Wesson
House
Graham
Smith
Junction House
C. M. Hosmer
Lowell
Otis Allen & Sons
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Hosmer
James Kiley
Burke
N. Y
Henry Mott
Alberg
Mr. Mott
James Jacques
Fitchburg
Andrew H. Wheeler
Jacques
Polly Arel
Chicopee Falls
A. T. Dunbar
Miss Dunbar
Somerville
S. F. Wescott
Wescott
Express
A. S. Robbins
United States
John Sheels
New Haven
Leonie P. James
Sheels
James
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Orileres
Kazanjian & CO
Constantinople
Newport
Kazanjian
Fes
Hamilton Place
Centra Vermont
Randall
Carlisle
Butler
Supreme Court
Attoraney
Sherman
Messrs
Stanley and Conant
Isaac N. Sprague
Cox
Brooklyn
United Irish Societies of
St. Patrick's Day
San Francisco
Martin Olson
Dayton
C. C. Farwell & Co
Danvers
Francis S. Lee
Albermarle Hotel
Verdi
Otello
Milan
Belfast
Gladstone
Lord Randolph Churchill
Prince Bismarck
MR. Manning
British North America
Ruddy Gore
Brougham
Vermont
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. A
P.M
Eeesevees
Atl P
Portland
Mt. Washington
Block Island
Nantucket
Albany
Clondy
Savannah
Jacksonville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Loudy
Memphis
Fair Coincinnati
Loudy Pittsburg
Rain Buffalo
Huilor
Oswego
Snow
Cleveland
Detroit
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Snow Oe
Marquette
Rain
Chicago
Duiwenkos Cen
Cloudy St. Patte Minn
Cloud
Cloudy St
Pateen
Rainie Bie
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Coney St. Vincent
Pee Bismar
Cheyenne
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Santa Fe
Eployees
Sprague
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