Dead or Alive Mystery of Missing Carpenter Lewis Grant
Lewis Grant a 50 year old carpenter of 19 Partridge Avenue East Somerville is missing since Friday noon. He left with $20 after drawing pay from JT Harrington and has not been seen since. Descriptions note 5 feet 7 inches, 160 pounds, dark hair blue eyes heavy mustache brown ulster and fur cap. Police are at a loss to begin searches while relatives doubt foul play but fear unknown fate.
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Lewis Grant
Partridge Avenue
East
Somerville
JT Harrington
Photographic Exhibit by Henry G. Peabody at Boston Camera Club
Boston Camera Club on Bromfield street hosts a show by Henry G. Peabody featuring marine and winter views plus North Shore scenes. Notable photos include January 11 wool district shots. exhibition runs daily until Wednesday February 15 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Views may be sent to the Chicago Exposition.
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Kodak and
Camera
Boston Camera Club
Bromfield Street
Henry G. Peabody
Wool
Peabody
Underground electric wires bill gains committee support
Representative Hoar pushes to require burying electric wires as the manufactures committee revisits the measure. Fire Commissioner Murphy and Mayor’s ally Superintendent of Wires Flanders join Henry A. Chase and other supporters, with J. P. Barretto of Chicago praising underground wiring.
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Hoar
Committee On Manufactures
Murphy
Matthews
Flanders
Henry A. Chase
J. P. Barretto
City Electrician
Chicago
Post Day by Day Exclusive Highlights
The Post reports Mrs J Montgomery Sears won the Evans prize at the New York Water Color Exhibition. A portrait of Mrs William C Whitney appears with death news linked to a Boston family. General Clarkson critiques President Harrison. Insider stock pointers and daily event forecasts appear as Post exclusives. Interview with Hovey on World’s Fair space allotment is unique to the Post. Shawmut Avenue gas bill experience told only in the Post. The day’s current news is emphasized.
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The
Post
J. Montgomery Sears
New York
Boston
William C. Whitney
James S. Clarkson
Harrison
Hovey
Shawmut Avenue
Canton Street
Reading railroad plans threaten Pittsburgh link web
Philadelphia report outlines Reading railroad aiming for a Pittsburgh connection via a network including Williamsport Du Bois Wilmerding and McKeesport Youghingheny. Vanderbilts backing. Pennsylvania land purchases near Wilmerding heighten push to block Boston entry while seeking smooth adjustment if Reading meets hurdles.
Pilgrim travelers depart for Mexico and California by special trains
Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb dispatch second and third parties to Mexico today and sixth to California. A special New England train leaves Fitchburg at 11 this forenoon, with departures from New York Philadelphia Syracuse and Cincinnati. The journey totals fourteen sleeping cars and multiple dining and baggage cars for 105 Mexico bound and 160 California bound travelers. They stay in New Orleans after Mardi Gras and visit Galveston Houston and San Antonio. Representatives coordinating the trip include Wilson Ayer Greeley Hutchinson Mayo for Mexico and Cooke Barnard Perkins Chandler for California, with a long list of New England passengers sailing to Mexico and California alike.
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Messrs
Raymond & Whitcomb
Mexico
California
New England
Fitchburg
New York
Philadelphia
Syracuse
N. Y
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Galveston
Houston
San Antonio
el Paso
Tuscan
Old Mexico
Charles H. Wilson
Frederick E. Ayer
O. W. Greeley
H. Gordon Hutchinson
GC. A. Mayo
Charles A. Cooke
Coolidge Barnard
Charles O. Perkins
C. F. Chandler
Railroads King McLeod Profile From The New York Herald
A sweeping sketch portrays Archibald Angus McLeod, president of the Reading, Boston and Maine, and key driver of major railroad growth. It covers his rise from rodman to power, his role in the coal and grain trades, the Twelfth and Market Street terminal, the expansion of his executive team, his democratic leadership style, relief efforts for workers, and the blue Pullman car decision. The piece highlights his influence on Eastern rail corridors and potential acquisitions.
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The
New York Herald
A. A. McLeod
Reading
Boston & Maine
Post
New England
Archibald Angus McLeod
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
New York
Austin Corbin
McLeod
Great Coal Railroad “Combine
Reading Company
Eastern Railroad
South Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Twelfth
Market Streets
MecLoud
McLoud
McLade
McLed
McLid
McLood
McLud
McLeed
Mc- Lee
Boston & Maine Railroad
Poughkeepsie
Brice to entertain Ohioans at Washington hotel
In Washington senator Brice is said to have leased the Metropolitan Hotel and will host every Buckeye State citizen visiting for the inauguration at no cost. The claim comes from an unnamed but trusted authority.
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Massillon, O
Brice
Metropolitan
Washington
Buckeye
Nathaniel Ropes Dead in Salem After Monthlong Illness
Nathaniel Ropes died this afternoon in Salem after a short illness. Born in Cincinnati on January 7, 1883, he moved to Salem years ago and transformed the Broad to Hathorne street tract into a square named Orne after his aunt. A classmate of Bishop Brooks, he is remembered for visiting his twenty seven tenants every Christmas to give each child a silver quarter.
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Salem
Nathaniel Ropes
Cincinnati
Broad
Hathorne
Orne Square
Ropes
Bishop Brooks
Witnesses Told to Testify on Whiskey Trust Schemes
A congressional Whiskey Trust probe will call a veteran witness who has collected letters and documents on illicit whiskey methods since 1865. The evidence targets frauds by revenue officers and politicians across major cities including New York Boston Philadelphia and St Louis. An attempted destruction of the Schufeldt Co building is described with two would be bombers, one a rival official and the other a hired employee who balked and was replaced by his superior. A $20000 contract payment is mentioned as unpaid and likely to be exposed.
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Baltimore & Ohio
McLeod
Northwest
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Tidewater
Jersey City
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Reading System
Reading
George M. Pullman
Chcaco
Congressional Committee
Whiskey Trust
Whiskey Pool
Trust
City
New York
Boston
Peoria
Bloomington
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Springfield
Indianapolis
Schufeldt Co
Schufeldt
Town Clerks Form Permanent Body in Hartford
Twenty five town clerks and registrars met at the Capitol to create a permanent organization aimed at amending laws on records indexing and fees. A committee was named to draft legislation and push its passage with Herman Hess Meriden, Samuel H Freeman Norwich KE N Brethauer New Haven John S Kirkham Newington James L Phelps Essex James J Madden Waterbury James J Carr New Haven on the panel. James J Madden Waterbury elected president and Burton H Mattoon Watertown named secretary and treasurer.
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Hartworp
Capitol
Herman Hess
Meriden
Samuel H. Freeman
Norwich
KE. N. Brethauer
New_ Haven
John S. Kirkham
Newington
Death of a Forty-Niner Hiram Towne
Boxborp February 6 intelligence reports the death of Hiram Towne a native of this village and one of the original forty-niners who went to California during the gold fever He made his pile then visited his home before moving to Kansas where he resided
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Boxrorp
Hiram Towne
Lawrence
Kaw
Towne
California
Kansas
New Schoolhouse Planned for South Boston
A fine new primary school building is under construction on East Third Street in South Boston. The eight room Southern colonial style structure, chosen by City Architect Wheelwright, features brick quoins and slate roofing with exposed rafters. Estimated cost about $45,000.
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South Boston
East Third Street
1 Street
Wheelwright
Chase & Sanborn Lands Grand Tea and Coffee Contract
The Chase & Sanborn firm of Boston has won the exclusive contract to supply all tea and coffee for the Columbian Exposition grounds. The deal, valued at about 700000 pounds of roasted coffee, reflects Boston’s commercial standing and the entrance of a local firm into one of the largest franchise awards at the fair.
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Boston
A.S. Gage
Wellington Hotel
Chase & Sanborn
Boston Tea
Massachusetts
Messrs. Chase & Sanborn
Post
Rainy belated January thaw dims in Boston
A yesterday rain storm in Boston caused little damage or travel disruption. No major problems emerged as a wind gust faded from 25 mph and temperatures rose to 44 degrees by eight PM. Most stayed indoors, but trains ran on time and streetcars improved. Today promises fairer, cooler weather.
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Boston
A VERY TOUGH TRIP Aboard the Edmondsley
The British steamer Edmondsley arrived at Newport News after a severe voyage from Progreso Mexico leaving Jan 20. Storms from trade winds to a snowstorm battered the ship with heavy seas and extreme cold. On Feb 1 off Cape Henry the crew found wreckage and pine lumber. a three masted schooner was seen ashore ten miles south. The South Shore lightship reportedly disappeared. Edmondsley then headed to Newport News for coal and sailed again Feb 2.
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Edmondsley
Progreso
Mexico
Cape Henry
Te Henry
Muir
South Shore
Cuttihunk
Gay Head
South Shoal
Newport News
Wants New Trial In 50 000 Suit Against Storey Nepton Campbel
The Rev W W Downs seeks a new trial of his 50000 suit against Joseph Storey Dr Noyes Mrs Campbell and Alice Nepton and others On newly discovered evidence he filed a motion and Mrs May F L Johnson’s affidavit alleging Storey and Nepton met and overheard a payment dispute The case was heard in equity court before Chief Justice Mason with Judge Sherman to rule on the motion after a dismissal challenge was denied.
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Rev. W. W. Downs
Joseph Storey
Dr. Noyes
Sherman
Storey
Fortnightly Club Delights With Music and Holmes Study
The Fortnightly Club held a social literary and musical evening at the Columbus Avenue Universalist Church. Performers included B. J. Harriott violin Avis Gray Harriott soprano Moses I. Myers pianist Justin Thatcher tenor. The study focused on The Poet at Home by Oliver Wendell Holmes with Mrs. William W. Foster presenting an essay on Ancestry and Early Life.
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Columbus Avenue Universalist Church
B. J. Harriott
Avis Gray Harriott
Moses I. Myers
Justin Thatcher
Oliver Wendell Holmes
William W. Foster
Dorothy Q
Lillian Walreth
Lillian Senior
Annie K. Fearing
Stella D. Harrington
Charlies C. Fearing
Doctors Astonished by Cures of Locomotor Ataxia
A New York man reports his six month battle with creeping paralysis, saying Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy restored movement, reduced numbness, and improved health after doctors declared the condition incurable. The testimonial touts cures and urges trial, noting the remedy costs $1 and is vegetable.
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John H. Golding
Grove St
New York City
Dr. Greene
Sean
Dr.Greene
St. John’s
Greene
Temple Pl
Boston
Mass
Prison Reform Call Offers Help Against Alcoholism
The Boston Record cites the Prison Commission attributing Massachusetts prisoner rise to drunkenness and pledges aid to alcohol sufferers. It promises unique treatment offers and urges call or mail for full information.
West End railways explains Sevier death claim
The West End street railway released a statement on the fatal Saturday accident involving John Sevier. It says the ice covered street caused his slip as he attempted to reach a moving car, his head striking the ice or the car, instantly killing him. he had worked as a carpenter for two to three years.
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West End Street Railway
John Sevier
Boston Post
West End
Post
Boston
Governor's Birthday Reception at State House
Governor Russell will greet the public on Washington's birthday at the State House from 10:30 to 12:30 on Feb 22. The executive apartments will be opened and the Governor with his staff will welcome all visitors. The receptions have been a great success, drawing ladies, distinguished citizens, and people from all walks of life.
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Russell
Washington
State House
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Mary Crane
Seymour Crane
Dalton
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Concord
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Laura A. Jones
S. W. Marston
S. B. White
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Frank W. Boles
Emmons Crocker
Seth Drew
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J. S. Hurlburt
J. M. Pratt
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George C. Wright
George Wright
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Nathaniel T. Allen
West Newton
A. L. Ashley
Emma B. Atwood
Biddeford
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Lewis Eddy
May L. Eddy
F. Farrington
Jamaica Plain
A. H. Fisher
Bellows Falls
Louise V.foster
Rufuss. Frost
Rufus Ss. Frost
L. N. Gaylord
Frederick E. Goulding
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O. Hoyt
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Omega
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