Gas nearly kills two men at No 17 T wharf store
At about 11 last night Patrolman Con Regan and Private Watchman Murphy found the door locked and the padlock missing at John Burns & Son No 17 T wharf. Inside they found James H Jameson and Florence Sullivan unconscious amid gas. Both were revived by police and medical staff. Jameson lives at 135 Atlantic Avenue and Sullivan at 36 Bristol Street Cambridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con. Regan
Murphy
John Burns & Son
No. 17
T Wharf
Regan
James H. Jameson
Florence Sullivan
Jameson
Sullivan
Rosatto
Dr. Dunn
Atlantic Avenue
Bristol Street
Cambridgeport
Boston Footballists Meet
The Boston Football Club held a meeting in the hall of the society on West Second street last evening. It decided on a thorough reorganization and spring and fall campaigns to show Gaelic players statewide the club remains in the front rank. A union of local clubs was praised and practice will begin when weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Football Club
West Second Street
Boston
Funeral of A C H member John Coen Roxbury
Funeral services for John Coen of 18 Fellows Street mark the passing of a longtime member of Division 17 Ancient Order of Hibernians Roxbury. A high mass at St Patrick's Church Northampton Street begins at 8 30 am. A society meeting tonight will discuss the funeral and offer condolence resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coen
Fellows Street
Division 17
Ancient Order
Hibernians
Roxbury
Old St. Patrick’s Church
Northampton Street
Massachusetts Medical Society bans College of Physicians and Surgeons graduates
The Massachusetts Medical Society voted to bar graduates of the College of Physicians and Surgeons from admission, signaling a heated chapter in the bogus diplomas case. Councillors rejected objections and defended the finding as necessary, while college leaders blamed Harvard influence and pledged to uphold standards and public trust.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purification and Cures
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and cures listed diseases by removing their cause. It states no other preparation achieves the remarkable cures seen with this product due to its unique combination, proportion, and process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Ban on graduates at Shawmut Avenue college sparks concern
Those with college interests are vexed by a ban affecting graduates. A physician warned that a speedy summary approach would remind readers that eternal vigilance is the price of admission to the Massachusetts Medical Society. At Shawmut avenue, the proscription surprised many and may deter prospective students from entering the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Medical Society
Shawmut Avenue
Grand Trunk Express Delayed After Freight Crash
St Johns P Q Feb 6 The Grand Trunk express from Montreal to Boston and New York was stalled by a freight at Lacadie the rear collision with the Rouse s Point local left passengers shaken and several injured Fireman Schwob fatally hurt with multiple broken ribs Rear Brakeman Bowen severely injured light property damage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Johns
P. Q
Lacadie
Here
Grand Trunk
Montreal
Boston
New York
Rouse’s Point
Schwob
Bowen
President signs bill reviving Lieut Gen Schofield rank
In Washington on February 6 the President signed a congressional bill restoring the rank of lieutenant general in the Army. The action follows years of debate over senior commands and honors for General Schofield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nomination of General Schofield as lieutenant general sent to Senate
The lieutenant general of the army was appointed and the nomination of General John McAllister Schofield to be lieutenant general was forwarded to the Senate for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John McAllister Schofield
Federation bill approved by premiers conference in Hobart
The Australasian Federation Enabling Act outlines a convention to draft a federal constitution. Ten delegates from each colony elected by popular vote will lead the process, with a colonial referendum and imperial sanction steps to follow. Premier Reid will push the bill in New South Wales and it will proceed to other assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Town
Tasmania
Turner
Victoria
Kingston
South Australia
Reid
New South Wales
Sydney
Banquet Honors Rufus Burns at Laney House Remodel
The Commercial Travellers’ testimonial banquet in Pittsfield Maine celebrated Rufus Burns manager of the Laney House. About 200 guests from Maine to New York attended a banquet, a post prandial program with George P. Rose as toastmaster, gifts of two sideboards and a clock, and music by Payne’s Orchestra Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Rufus Burns
Laney House
Maine
New York
George P. Rose
Boston
Burns
Payne
Lewiston
Bissell to resign as Postmaster General
Washington dispatch reports on good authority that Postmaster General Bissell will resign and present the action to the President soon. It is said Representative Tracy of New York, whose term ends with this Congress, will succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bissell
Tracy
New York
Congress
Delayed Boston Freight Trains After Bridge Fire Recall
Fire department called to Mineral Spring Avenue railroad bridge in Pawtucket Rhode Island at 9 o clock. Through Boston freight delayed from 9 28 to 11 10 until recall sounded and trains allowed to proceed. Tracks cleared by 11 30 p m.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Mineral Spring Avenue
Boston
American Wringer Co. Product Makers on Broadway Extension
City manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Cutting Ice Fire Alarms Report Thawing Pipes Across Cities
The afternoon brought multiple fire alarms. Box 528 reported a blaze at 130 Hyde Park avenue from thawing pipes. Box 414 cited a five story brick building at 5 Ashland street due to thawing pipes with a lamp. Box 645 noted a $100 fire at 29 Falcon street East Boston from thawing pipes. Somerville reported a fire at 9:30 from a box-car loaded with potatoes caused by an overheated stove. Dr William E Peterson unintentionally started a house fire on Main street Waltham while thawing a frozen pipe. flames were put out by a chemical crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Avenue
Ashland Street
Falcon Street
Boston
Somerville
William E. Peterson
Main Street
Waltham
Snowbound Highlands Paralyze Scotland Railways
Heavy ongoing snowfall isolates the Scotch Highlands from Loch Rannoch to Inverness blocking roads and trains. Barns sheds and farms are cut off, cattle and many deer perish, and several fishing boats are wrecked with multiple deaths reported.
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London
Scotch Highlands
Loch Rannoch
Perthshire
Inverness
Moray Firth
Westmoreland
Midland
Fife
Berwick
Coldest New England Weather Bites Deep
Wraps describe an extreme cold snap across New England with record lows from 2 below to 24 below in Vermont and New Hampshire towns. Officials report frozen pipes, idle granite work, delayed trains, and widespread discomfort as blustery winds intensify the ruthless cold across cities like Worcester Barre Livermore Falls and Norwich.
Snowbound Italian village cut off from supplies
Rome reports the village of Sambucci is snowed in for two days leaving 150 families without food or fuel. The district prefect has dispatched a relief party to aid the isolated community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Sambucci
Trotting Races Postponed At Jacques Cartier Track
Montreal February 6 trotting races at Jacques Cartier track postponed due to extreme cold. Temperature reached 22 below zero on the track this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Jacques Cartier
Sir William Harcourt Ill in London February note
London February 6 Sir William M Harcourt chancellor of the exchequer is ill with unspecified illness. The report notes his condition and absence from official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William Harcourt III
London
William M Harcourt
Exchequer
Irt
William Har
Unable to Rise From Bed Sickness Applies Chilled Condition
A person remained confined to bed due to illness described as a chill, with lingering weakness and limited mobility reported in the local notice. No further medical details or names are provided in the segment.
Szalay Led Hungarian Band Concert at Silver Grill
Alexander Szalay, head of the Hungarian Band at Eden Musee, directed the promenade concert at the Silver Grill Cafe after a private dinner by Ilies Aladar and other Kos suth orchestra members. He will lead tonight’s Silver Grill music as Aladar leaves for Eden Musee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Szalay
Eden Musee
New York
Silver Grill Cafe
Ilies Aladar
Kossuth
Szalay
Silver Grill
Aladar
Edison Company Plant Changes Hands in Brockton
Boston financiers acquire the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Brockton. Alfred A. Glasier becomes president. Edwin S. Webster John P. Morse Horace B. Rogers and Byron A. Reed of Boston join the new Brockton board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Edison Eelectric Illuminating Company
Boston
Alfred A. Glasier
Brockton Street Railroad
Edwin 8. Webster
John P. Morse
Horace B. Rogers
Byron A. Reed
Union Ball at Lyceum Hall Draws Notables and Festive Dance
The Young Men's Union fourth annual ball at Lyceum Hall pleases with elaborate decorations and a grand promenade concert from 7 to 9. President George F. Murphy leads the march with Miss Green, followed by a large procession of couples and a full floor management team. Notables including Congressman-elect Fitzgerald, Hons. P. J. Kennedy, John H. Sullivan, John Quinn Jr. and Aldermen Wit and Presho attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Union
Noddie Island
the Union
Lyceum Hall
George F. Murphy
William Hodnett
Thomas Miland
Annie M. Miland
James J. Leahey
Thomas A. Riley
E. A. Turcotte
D. H. Sullivan
J. A. Finn
J. M. Gerraughty
J. I. Fairclough
Fred Antonia
C. E. Turner
C. I Antonia
H. S. Howard
W. E. Austin
E. J
A. L. Bugler
H. L. Plummer
Simon J. Donovan
Joseph A. Cenry
J. W. Herbert
P. J. Sheehan
M. T. Hoey
Joseph H. McNeil
W. R. Fairclough
W. F. Dealy
P. F. Gallagher
E. Cronin
T. A. Niland
Fitzgerald
P. J. Kennedy
John H. Sullivan
John Quinn, Jr
Wit and Presho
Charlestown Improvement Association weighs bridge and Mystic River pollution
At a meeting in Charlestown the Improvement Association pressed for a drawless bridge to Boston if possible and urged action to clean the Mystic River water. Alderman Presho highlighted nuisances along the Abertona River banks including a tannery tenements and a livery stable, with Winchester offering 50000 dollars if Boston and the Metropolitan Park Commission cooperate. The group backed the mayor’s recommendations to prevent Mystic water pollution, awaiting Boston’s funding of about 65000 dollars.
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Charlestown
Gammans
Alderman Presho
Presho
Abertona
Mystic River
Boston
Winchester
Metropolitan Park Commission
City of
Park Commission
Mystic
Middlesex Fells
Board of Aldermen
Severity to Leaders in Hawaii Revolt Report
Prominent passengers aboard the Australia from Honolulu discuss the Hawaiian crisis. F J Winston of Chicago describes tension and calls for military protection. Judge Frear notes security felt by residents and forecasts severity for leaders but clemency for rank and file. EB Winston predicts leniency possibly toward Wilcox. A young man named Louis Freeman is found injured on Washington Street after an overnight division 5 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Australia
Honolulu
F. J. Winston
Chicago
Frear
Supreme Court of Hawaii
EB. O. Winston
Wilcox
Division 5
Louis Freeman
Washington Street
Blizzard Rips Highland Coast With Deep Cold Power
A fierce blizzard sweeps the coast from Monday, sinking temperatures to 2 below zero at midnight the coldest in twenty years. The sea is veiled in dense vapor as ships face ice and delays. Steamer Manhattan to Portland shows heavy icing while Frostburg northbound anchors. Herman Winter to Boston becomes a miniature iceberg. Provincetown crews monitor. Two lumbermen travel south amid brutal shoal conditions with no relief expected tonight.
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Highland Light
Manhattan
Portland
Frostburg
Herman Winter
Boston
Provincetown
New Temple Philadelphia Plans Detailed at Meeting
A large gathering at Temple Church heard about the planned Tremont Temple replacement with leaders and guests from several Baptist groups including Dr. A J Rowland Dr Samuel F Smith and Rev W W Everts. Colonel Banes spoke on Christianity in touch with humanity as Dr Lorimer recalled Dr Gordon and projected stereopticon views showcased the old temple and proposed features including a cornerstone laying and a 30 ton iron girder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
A. J. Rowland
Baltimore
Samuel F. Smith
America
H. C. Mabie
Home Missionary Society
W. W. Everts
Haverhill
William Matthews
G. E. Horr, Jr
the Watchman
Herbert Johnson
Pittsfield
George W. Chipman
C. W. Wentworth
Warren Avenue
Warren Avenue Baptist Church and the Rev. C. H. Spaulding
American Baptist Publication Society For
New England
Temple Church
Colonel Banes
Christ
Lorimer
Dr. Gordon
Timothy Gilbert
Tremont Temple
Chipman
Gilbert
Temple
Stereopti
Tist Church
Whitman
Colby Universit
Rowland
Harr
Dr. Lorimer
H. F. Miller
Essex
Matthews
H. M. Bixby
Providence
O. M. Wentworth
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TRE
Methyl” Dental CO
Tremont ST
EF Pritchard
R. SM. D
Eng
E. A. Roussel
D. D. Brande
DR. Spaulding
E. A. Curtis
DR. Robinson
Augustine Thompson
Moxie Nerve Food
the Methys Dental CO
Tremont Street
A. C H
Purchasers’ Directory
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
W. Jepson
Union St
Lynn
Maes
Justice of the Peace
South St
Ai’ Law
Mase
Will Eand
K’ Batae
Elmer
Sinus Holt & CO
Pomtland
Byu
Massachusetts Medical
Physicians and Surgeons of Boston
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Boylston Place
Harvard Medical School
Edward J. Forrester
E. N. Whittier
Harvard
Marion
Brighton
Forster
Woodbridge
Massachusetts Avenue
Horatio G. Parker
A. P. Clark
Medical Society
Harvard Medical
Whittier
Suffolk County
University of Pennsylvania
Jefferson College
California
Sacan el Penenn Hall
Square
Quebec
Lieut.-Gen. Schofield
Schofield
Australian Federation
Bill
Cunningham
Hesey A. Mort
Worcester
Barre
Livermore Falls
Jay Bridge
Otis Falls
Biddeford
Hanover
N. H
Norwich
Princeton
Paxton
Holden
Grafton
Leicester
Shrewsbury
Oxford
Clinton
Sterling Junction
West Boylston
Auburn
Spencer
Brookfield
Oakham
Charlton
North Brookfield
Italy
Mercury
Bostonians
Brockton Company
Young Men’s Union of
East Boston
Association
Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
New Temple
W. W. Evarts
Banes
Professor Matthews
Con
Inves Aeine Galpin
Rae
Dudley Street
H. Mais
Temple Place
S. Johnson
Banna St
William Becker
Germania Hotel
Carl Fenecke
Becker
Fenecke
Hamburg
Wilson Bros
Old Colony Railroad
Tremont Row
Dolores
Connelly
Malden
William
Annie M. Connelly
Pearl Street
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Doherty
Jamaica Plain
Central Station
William Doherty
Annawan Avenue
Haley
Timothy H. Haley
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Hatch
Sarah G. M
William P
Sarah A Hatch
Bartlett Stree
Mary Judge
James Mullen
Charlestown Street
Pratt
Braintree
Elisha Pratt
Universalist
North Weymouth
Townsend
Rockburn
Margaret
Luther H. Townsend
Welch
Abbiel Welch
Shannon Street
St. Col Bkille's
J. Newman & Sons
Lewis Jones & Sor Undertakers
Lagrange
Bosto
T. L. Goudey
Undertakers
Broadway
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