Hull Freezes Out In New York Democratic Clash
The anti Hill movement grows against Senator Hulls February 22 snap convention plan. Prominent Democrats from New York Brooklyn and across the state join a rising protest with mass meetings at Cooper Union and letters from national figures supporting delay and broader input. Washington reports show scattered support and opposition among New York peers as factions warn against one man rule and seek a larger say in the nomination process.
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New York
David Bennett Hull
Hill
Brooklyn
anti-Hill Committee
Turkey
Oscar S. Straus
Benjamin Carter
Birmingham
Ala
Cleveland
Randall
Cooper Union
E. Ellery Anderson
Committee of
Anderson
New York Democratic State Committee
No. 10
Wall Street
New York World
Senator Hill
Congress
Washington
R. G. Monroe
Iite
Frederic R. Condert
Manhattan Club
Democratc Canada
Democratic Party
Monroe
Stock Exonaeee
Chicago
Boston Veterinary Hospital Opens at Dedham and Albany
The Boston Veterinary Hospital begins operations at the corner of Dedham and Albany streets offering comprehensive care for all animals. The main ward, 85 feet high and 137 by 58 feet, is well lighted, steamed heated, ventilated, and drains well. An open tan bark exercise area measures 45 by 120 feet. large teams and carriages can access the ward under cover. A smaller animal ward and a well lighted forge for shoeing complete the facility supervised by surgeons Edward C. Beckett, Daniel D. Lee, and Wilbert Soule.
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Boston
Dedham
Albany
Edward C. Beckett
M.D.V
Daniel D. Lee
M.d.yv
Wilbert Soule
Horrors of Hart's Island Reported at City Insane Asylum
New York officials tour Hart's Island asylum finds severe overcrowding and decayed shanties. Pavilions built for 1099 house 1350 inmates. some wards hold 440 in 360 capacity. One nurse per eleven patients. water from wells, sea water used for non drinking needs. Decay dates to wartime barracks. discharges as cured in six years are only two.
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New York
Grant
City of
Hart’s Island
Elbridge T. Gerry
E. P. Barker
H. H. Porter
Oscar Strauss
Lummis
Gerry
Ex-Chairman Keany-Proven to Have Pneumonia Improving Fast
Former Democratic State committee chairman Matthew Keany, who fell ill Friday night with pneumonia, was reported out of danger last evening and improving rapidly.
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Matthew Keany
Democratic State Committee
Request for Boston gambling resort addresses and owners
Inquiries seek a complete list of gambling resorts in Boston with addresses and, if possible, proprietor and manager names. Please send details to the POST promptly.
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Boston
Palace Theatre Concert Delights Full House Amid Rain
A marked excellence program at Palace Theatre drew a packed audience despite bad weather. Minnie Lee received an enthusiastic reception, Dan Mason and Will F. Denny drew encores, the Manhattan quartet impressed, with Maida Raines Nellie Montaine and George H. Gies featured alongside Hafford and Rossiter and the Palace harmonists.
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Minnie Lee
Dan Mason
Will F. Denny
Manhattan
Death of Dr. Robert Willard Prominent Boston Physician
Dr. Robert Willard, born 1838 in Boston, died on Saturday. A Harvard and Harvard Medical School graduate, he served as an assistant surgeon in the navy during the Civil War and practiced at Massachusetts General Hospital. He held multiple roles including ophthalmic surgeon at Kansas Charitable Eye & Ear Infirmary and physician to the Home for Aged Women. He married Caroline Cross in 1868. Joseph Willard, a lawyer, was his brother.
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Robert Willard
Boston
Latin School
Harvard College
Harvard Medical School
Navy
Massachusetts General Hospital
Kansas Charitable Eye & Ear Infirmary
Willard
Miliary Order Loyal Region
N.S
Caroline Cross
Joseph and
Caroline
Cross) Williamson
Joseph Willard
Have You The Grippe Use Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey
Many people show grippe symptoms early and mistake them for a slight cold. Headache fatigue and muscle aches signal grippe, and prompt fortifying action is urged. The ad promotes Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a trusted medicinal stimulant endorsed by scientists and physicians. If dealers claim equivalence, distrust them.
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Grippe
Duffy
Marriages in Dorchester and City with Several Couples
Marriages announced from Dorchester and city venues: Feb 1 to Feb 4 ceremonies by Rev. Hood and others. couples include John Applegate and Kate Cupit of Boston, Frank Beckler and Loretta Plumb, Benjamin Kambroke and Ida Luther of Providence, Henry Daly and Madge Robb, Chester Goodnow and Annie Petipas, Stephen Silver and Laura Keady, and Charles Warren and Mary Butterworth of Somerville. No cards issued.
Deaths in Charlestown and surrounding areas
Death notices list George J. Pierce aged 70 in Charlestown died Feb 5 with funeral Feb 8. Other obits include Mary Bullard Bean 78 in Roxbury, Rev. Thomas R. Lambert 83 in Boston, Sidney F. Whitehouse 6 and a half in East Boston, Dr. Robert Willard, Sopa L. Abbot of Tarrytown aged 91, Delinda Dresser aged 1 and 13 days, Mrs. Caroline V. Buzzell, Elvira Gardner 77, Maria B. Seaver 79, Maria L. Davison 78, Mary W. Tustin 75 in Charleston, C. Local names span Boston area and beyond with multiple bereavements noted.
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Caroline V
R. P. Buzzell
Garkdner
Hanover
Elvira Gardner
Thomas J. Gardner
Seaver
Canton
N. Y
Maria B. Seaver
William J. Seaver
Davison
Hyde Park
Mass
New England Mutual Life reports 1891 assets exceed twenty-two million
The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company issued a statement of its business for 1891 noting the transactions were on an immense scale and that gross assets at year end were a little over $22,018,826. The office is located in Postoffice square.
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The
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Postoffice
Haunting on Junebug Street Ends in Mental Exchange
Downing rents a shabby Junebug Street house to prove a haunting is real but encounters a phantom that vanishes. After a night of fear he shoots at the figure, moves out, and learns an old bachelor disappeared years earlier with rumors of treasure. A return visit uncovers notes and a sealed envelope revealing a man’s deteriorating mind and a haunting confession.
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Downing
Jones
Junebug Street
Mr. Thompson
Dr. Holbroke
Boston
Asylum
Agai
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NEW England Mutual
Post Office Square
Statement of Business
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Boston Veterinary Hospital
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Elm Street
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