Taunton Burglar Two Taken After Boston Pawnshop Clue
Deputy Chief Cash of Taunton arrested Edwin Smith 83 and William Mayo 24 after detectives traced stolen goods from the Taunton break in to pawnshops in Boston. Property including silverware, a teapot, guns, clothing and a carved pipe were recovered and Bailey identified the items as his. The suspects were photographed and investigators pursue identification as possible Western men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
lars—Edwin Smith
William Mayo
Walter N. Bailey
Taunton
Boston
McCausland, Kelley and Wise
Church Street
Prince Albert
Maxwell & Jones
Iowa
J. F. Eley
Bailey
Pawtuxet Valley Flood Swamps Mills in Rhode Island
Providence reports the Pawtuxet River rising to near historic highs with all mill dams acting likeNiagara. The Clyde Print Works yard floods cover large areas as dye vats and repair shop fire room flood. some belts cut and partial work stoppage. Roads and railroads suffer flood damage along the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Pawtuxet
Niagara
Natick
Pontiac
Clyde Print Works
Lynn Boot and Shoe Workers Lead Mammoth Labor Rally
In Lynn on February 7 a mass meeting at Lasters Hall drew wage earners for the Boot and Shoe Workers Union joint council No. 4. Speakers including William M. Cusick and John F. Tobin urged unity, condemned Knights of Labor methods, and called for higher wages and union strength amid nationwide labor tensions. Reverend H N Casson framed bonds and national labor policy, urging cooperation, co operative stores, and elected leaders to curb wage declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Lasters
Knights of Labor Organization
Joint Council No. 4
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
William M. Cusick
The
Knights of Labor
Horace M. Eaton
Boston
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union of America
Mary A. Nason
Lady Stitchers’ Organization of
Haverhill
Herbert N. Casson
Lynn Labor Church
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union of
Rochester
N. Y
John F. Tobin
Lasters’ Protective Union
Boot and Shop Workers’ Union
Labor Church
City Hall
State House
Boot and Sh Workers’ Union
Preian
Life and Endow Policies and Cash Distributions
The statement lists policy values and disbursements under Massachusetts law. It notes endowments, surrender and paid-up values, with application details at the company's office. Signed by Benj F. Stevens, Alepred D. Foster, S F Trulli, William B. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Benj. F. Stevens
Alepred D. Foster
S. F. Trulli
WM. B. Turner
Remarkable union convention urges shoe trade uplift
The convention that formed this union is described as the most remarkable ever for this trade. It urges members to undertake the work of elevating the shoe trade to a higher plane, stating it is within their power if they commit.
Continental Clothing Company Shines At Busy Washington BoylstOn Corner
A historic corner on Washington and Boylston streets thrives as the Continental Clothing Company expands with 2200 square feet of plate glass on Boylston and two large Washington street windows. The new displays boost business despite poor weather, drawing both locals and visitors with vivid window dressing and a strong corner presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boyiston
Continental Clothing Company
Continental Clothing
Continental Clothing Store
Boylston Street
Washington Street
Miss Clara Barton Heads for Geneva Then Vienna
In Paris on February 7 Miss Clara Barton president of the American Red Cross began a journey to Geneva then Vienna and on to Constantinople. Meanwhile in Constantinople negotiations over Zeitoun continued with Armenian residents warned by foreign consuls. In Pretoria the release of John Hays Hammond came after illness and a £10,000 bail with strict surveillance.
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Paris
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Society
Geneva
Vienna
Constantinople
London
Zeitoun
Marash
Pretoria
John Hays Hammond
City Brevities Roundup of Local Court and Society News
Dr J E Duxbury was fined 10 dollars in Municipal Court for assault on E F Delong of 1316 Washington St. S M Child and F T Foley defaulted in Superior Court on swindling charges. Bernard Schwartz sentenced to 15 days for letting his 10 year old sell flowers without a license. H M Fowle arraigned for forging and larceny, remanded in default of 20000 bail. Prof Frederick J Stanley of Tokio to speak at Boston Y M C U. Bostonian Society meets at State House. G G Crocker to speak on street traffic. Rev L W Sprague to speak on The Thirst for Righteousness. The Creation to be sung at First Baptist Church with soloists Annabel Clark, Jennie Patrick Walker, Arthur Beresford. Sale of women and children’s garments at Florence Crittenton Home. Howard Street Mission held Friday meeting with Arthur Howard Pickering assisting. Boston University freshmen entertainment with sophomores stealing programs and distributing green flyers, guards rushed, peanuts eaten. John Ahearn, 18, of 110 Chelsea St East Boston, arrested for alleged larceny from Daniel Renner in Tremont Row Museum. George Fleige, 19, of New York, in custody as a fugitive wanted for larceny of shirts, envelopes, and cash from Oppenheim Oberndorf Co in New York. New York police notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Duxbury
E. F. Delong
Washington Street
S. M. Child
F. T. Foley
Bernard Schwartz
H. M. Fowle
Frederick J Stanley
Tokio
Japan
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Bostonian Society
Ld State House
George G. Crocker
L. W. Sprague
Parker Memorial
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Annabel Clark
Jennie Patrick Walker
Arthur Beresford
Florence Crittenton
Howard Street
Arthur Howard Pickering
Boston University
Division 2
John Ahearn
Chelsea Street
Boston
Daniel Renner
Tremont Row
George Fleige
East Twenty-second Street
New York City
Cogan and
Morrissey
Fleige
New York
Oppenheim, Oberndorf & Co
Franklin Street
Concord Old Mill Brook Floods Main Street
Concord on February 7 reports historic flood of the old mill brook since Thursday noon. Water overflows banks damaging cellars and undermines a sluiceway wall under Main Street. A 15 by 20 foot cavity opens in the street threatening more subsidence and possible street closure until repairs subside the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Train Wreck at Ballardvale After Major Washout
A washout washed forty feet of roadbed at Ballardvale leaving rails and sleepers exposed. Train No 97 crossed with the engine and first car intact but the rear cars dropped into the washout. About seventy five passengers escaped with only minor injuries. three crew members were hurt. Delays ranged from one to three hours as officials investigated the cause and the Boston and Maine railroad faced about $10,000 in rolling stock losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballardvale
Fet
Haverhill
Traikmen
Little
Carroll Brown
Foote
Boston & Maine Railroad
Spanish Victory Reported at Zarzal and Madro Cuba
Paris telegraphs a Spanish victory as Colonel Tejada defeats Maceo’s patriot force at Zarzal and Madro Cuba with many patriots killed or wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tejada
Maceo
Zarzal
Madro Cuba
Bound Brook Fire and Flood Ravage New Jersey Town
A severe disaster hit Bound Brook with a major town fire and a swelling flood from the Raritan River. By 3 AM water stood nearly ten feet deep in the main street as residents faced extensive damage and peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
N. J
Bound Brook
Raritan
Hussey Brig Grounded Off Hatteras Inlet In Gale
The American brig H B Hussey Capt Ward ashore at Hatteras Inlet bar during a heavy gale. All ten crewmen rescued by life savers. At high tide the vessel floated over the bar and anchored in the harbor with sails and anchors lost. Tug to tow to Charleston has been wired for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
H. B. Hussey
Ward
Boston
Charlestown
S. C
Hatteras Inlet
Charleston
Waterbury Faces 40,009 Loss From Floods
Waterbury, Conn reported freshets centered in the Naugatuck Valley. The Board of Public Works finished street damage checks. restoring streets costs about 2000, rebuilding bridges and roads 18000, and merchant losses from flooded cellars total 20000. A special town meeting will be needed for appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Naugatuck Valley
Board of Public Works
Drowned at Medway Dam In Unrecovered Body of Capron
John D. Capron the son of a wealthy Uxbridge mill owner was drowned at the Medway dam when a plank broke sending him and a workman into the river. The other man was rescued and Capron’s body has not yet been recovered. He was soon to be married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Capron
Medway
Uxbridge
Capron
Oyster beds escape damage after coastal storm
Bridgeport Conn Feb 7 The violent storm yesterday did not seriously damage oyster beds along the coast though water remained rough preventing full checks by oyster men. An exact condition report is expected tomorrow after calmer seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
River swells five feet in eight hours at Westbrook
The Presumpscott River in Westbrook Maine swelled five feet in eight hours during a rain and melt period. The rising water forced mills to close and caused major disruption while a bridge shifted fifty feet but remained intact on a ledge. No serious damage was reported.
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Westbrook
Barges in Trouble Off New London
A fishing smack arrived with word of two barges anchored off Cornfield Point and the Nashua lowering boats to rescue crews. The City of Norwich and the Cactus of the Scully tow are believed involved. Two more barges are aground on Crane's reef and hard and fast. A steamer stands by to assist if possible.
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New London
Conn
Cornfield Point
Nashua
City of Norwich
Scully
Crane's Reef
Maine Weather Impacts Ice Work After Gale and Rain
Bangor reports yesterday's gale and rain were severe with ongoing precipitation and fog. Snow in northern Maine persists despite expectations of melt, affecting lumbering regions and ice operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
Trains Stalled After Washout Delays N Y N H Rail Line
A washout at Thomston Conn on the Naugatuck division of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad halted all trains this afternoon with prolonged delays reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomston, Conn
Winsteld
Conn
Thomston
Naugatuck
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Dickens Birthday Party Brings Boston Elite to Vendome
The All Around Dickens Club hosted a refined birthday reception and concert at the Vendome in Boston. Notables from literary circles attended, with ushers in red ribbons marking Dickens's geranium motif. Performances included Liszt and Temple pieces, a Song of Hynddins, and a suite of vocal selections by local and visiting artists.
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Dickens
Vendome
Dickens Club
Boston
Literary Society
Little Nell
David Copperfield
Little Paul
Little Derritt
Doe
Garland
William G. Waitt
R. H. Whitney
F. M. McCutcheon
D. H. Dresser
Charles Leffler
George Ryan
Damon Elms
Frank Riddie
Curtis Guild
Adelaide H. Garland
Alice Longfellow
Henry V. Clapp
Latretta Wheelock Blish
Club
E. A. Horton
J. J. Hayes
Harvard College
A. P. Martin
Katherine Conway
Alice Kemp Robertson
John Boyle O'Reilly
Thomas J. Gargan
Mary C. Blake
Commodore
Miller
Helen Dennis Cole
Stanley P. Clemens
J. Mitchell Galvin
Etta
Postmaster Leary Funeral in Waltham set for Monday
Postmaster Timothy Leary who was killed on the Fitchburg Railroad last evening will be honored with a 9 o'clock high mass at St. Mary's Church. Rev. Timothy Brosnahan will be celebrant and interment follows at Calvary cemetery. Local groups plan to attend in a body and issue resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Timothy Leary
Fitchburg
St. Mary’s Church
Timothy Brosnahan
Father Mahoney
Father Daley
Calvary Cemetery
Young Men
Bond Bid Analysis Reveals 66 Million Above Par Accepted
Washington February 7 1930 Assistant Secretary Curtis announced a complete analysis of bond bids showing total bids at 66 788 650 above 110 6877 with 780 bidders to receive bonds The Morgan syndicate bid of 110 6877 for 100 million bonds or any part would be accepted for the balance of 100 60 million or 23 211 350 All bids below 110 6877 are rejected The gold reserve at close was 44 483 185 and daily withdrawals in New York were recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Curtis
Morgan Syndicate
New York
Proposals for Cast Iron Water Pipe Boston 1896
The City of Boston invites sealed proposals for cast iron water pipes and fittings. Bids due February 18 1896 with a $500 certified check, delivery by April 1 1896, and specifications available at City Engineer's Office. The Water Commissioner may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Boston
George’s Creek
Cumberland
New River
Benjamin W. Wells
Proposa
Boston Water Works
Water Commissioner
John R. Murphy
Office of the Water Commissioner
Massachusetts Education Committee to Hear Tuition and Reimbursement Petitions
The Massachusetts Education Committee in Boston will hold hearings on Monday February 11 at 10:30 AM on towns without high schools paying pupil tuition at out of town academies. A second hearing at 11:00 AM addresses towns with valuation under 500000 seeking reimbursement for academy costs. A final 12 noon session covers the bill on school committees serving as teachers in Room 149 at the State House. Alfred S. Roe, chairman. Burrill Porter Jr., clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Education
Alfred 8S. Roe
Burrill Porter, Jr
Hearing on Boston Emergency Hospital Funding
State House notice from Boston dated February 6 1896 announces a hearing by the Committee on Public Charitable Institutions for parties interested in an appropriation and legislation for the Boston Emergency Hospital. The session is set for Wednesday February 12 at 11 oclock a m in Room No 8 State House. John D H Gauss serves as House Chairman and John H Ponce as Clerk of the Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Public
John D. H. Gauss
House
John H. Ponce
Hearing on steam boiler inspection rules in state house
State House Boston February 4 1896 the Committee on Mercantile Affairs will hear interested parties on the district police report relating to steam boiler inspections at Room 150 State House February 12 at 1030 a m Francis W Darling Chairman Charles D Brown Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Francis W. Darling
Charles D. Brown
Governor's address on corporate supervision and charters
The session focuses on the governor's address regarding supervision of corporations, granting of special charters, and prevention of stock watering. The meeting is at Room 150, State House, on Wednesday February 12 at 10 30 a m.
Grace S. Johnson petitions for divorce from Robert H. Johnson
Grace S. Johnson of Boston files a libel in Suffolk Superior Court alleging desertion by Robert H. Johnson of Philadelphia, after a 1893 marriage in Lynn, with no children born, seeking a divorce and restoration of her maiden name Grace S. Oliver. The filing is dated February 6, 1896, and asks for eligibility to remarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
Grace S. Johnson
Robert H. Jonson
Philadelphia
Vensylvania
Lynn
Essex County
Massachusetts
Robert H. Johnson
Everett
Grace S. Oliver
Grace 8. Johnson
Libel Notice in Suffolk Superior Court Proceedings
Massachusetts court orders libellant to publish notice once weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and mail a copy to libellee Robert H. Johnson, detailing appearance before the Suffolk County court on the first Monday of March and service requirements prior to that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Boston
Robert H. Johnson
Boston Post
Jos
A. Willard
Wellington Wells
Thorndike Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Thorndike Company will be held at the office of the treasurer, No. 100 Summer street, Boston, on Tuesday February 11 1896 at 11 30 a m. A special meeting will follow to authorize the conveyance of real estate. PEVER OLSEN Clerk Boston Feb 3 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Thorndike Company
Summer Street
Boston
Pever Olsen
Cordis Mills
Pevder Olsen
Otis Company
I. Rolsen
Boston Duck Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be at the treasurer's office 100 Summer St Boston on February 12 1896 at 12 oclock A special meeting will follow to authorize conveyance of real estate Ped er Olsen Clerk Boston February 3 1896
Mills Special Meeting Notice in Boston
Cordis Mills will hold a special meeting at the office of the treasurer No 100 Summer street Boston on Tuesday February 11 1896 at 12 30 p m to authorize the PEVDER OLSEN Clerk.
Public sale notice for Columbian Meg Co inventory
Notice from the Columbian Meg Co Boston appointing a public sale at No 100 Summer Street on the fifteenth day of February 1806 at 11 80 o clock a m. Signed by W W Stevenson clerk with date February 3 1806.
dated 1895 Boston to New York train timetable brief
Time tables show local and through trains from Boston to New York and many connectors. Parlor cars and coaches run from Park Square via Norwich line to New York with multiple daily departures and special summer options. Tickets and details available at the Old State House office or depot. J T Odell and W R Babcock sign as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Hartford
Park Square
Norwich
Brooklyn
Chicago
West
Erie
West Shore N. R
Newburg
Fishkill Landing
Hopewell Junction
Poughkeepsie
Brewster
Hawleyville
Plainville
Danbury
New Britain
Waterbury
Rockville
A. m
Willimantic
Putnam
New London
Blackstone
Woonsocket
Providence
Pawtucept
Valley Falls
P. M. Milford
P. M. Franklin
P. M. Walpole
Pascoag
Old State House
Summer St
J. T. Odell
W. R. Babcock
Mgr
Pas
Phladelphia
Balt Mope
Washington
Win Shore Line
Pennsylvania R. A
Mary
Transfer
Colonial Express
Federal Express
Et Park Square Station
Boston and Albany Rail Service Timetable Highlights
Boston to Albany routes No. 7 15 19 and 23 offer first class coaches sleeping and dining cars with varied daily or Sunday-except schedules. No. 7A New York Limited and No. 63 Night Express provide vestibuled service to New York and sleepers. Tickets at 366 Washington St or Kneeland St Boston. A. S. Hanson Genl Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Albany
Wagner
Chicago
Utica
Michigan Central Fl. R
L. 8S
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Detroit
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
NEW York Limited
Washington St
Kneeland St
Hanson
Parlor Cars Limited Seating and Special Tickets
Notice stating parlor cars only with special tickets, limited equipment will receive passengers only to seating capacity. Daily service including Sundays. Signed by Geo L. Connor, A C Kendall, Pass’r Traffic Manager, Gen’l Pass’r Agent. L H Palmer, Boston Pass’r Agent, 3 Old State House. Dated Dec 6, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Connor
A. C. Kendall
Pass
L. H. Palmer
Boston Pass
Old State House
West End Street Railway petitions Boston for new tracks
The West End Street Railway Company petitions the Boston Board of Aldermen for leave to build and operate tracks across Albany Street linking its coal wharf to the central power station. It seeks authority to install an overhead single trolley system with poles and wires and to make street alterations. The plan, by C. E. A. IL Plimpton, is dated January 31, 1896, and filed with the petition. President Samuel Little signs the document dated February 3, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Street Railway Company
Samuel Little
Boston
Petition for railway track location in Dorchester and West Roxbury
Boston February 1 1896 petition by the directors of the Dorchester and West Ronbury Street Railway Company seeking approval to locate tracks from Mattapan bridge on Blue Hill avenue through Oakland Ashland Florence and Poplar streets to Washington street Ward 23 with right to lay tracks curves switches and poles along the route and maintain them. Signed by Charles H Wise Fred J Taber J B L Bartlett Luther Adams George J Morse Thomas F Carey a majority of the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dorchester & West Ronbury Street Railway Company
Mattapan Bridge
Blue Hill Avenue
Oakland Street
Ashland Street
Florence Street
Poplar Street
Washington Street
Charles H. Wise
Fred J. Taber
J. B. L. Bartlett
Luther Adams
George J. Morse
Thomas F. Carey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cash
Watts
Edwin Smith
Pawtuxet Valley
Providence Mills
Raritan River
United Workers
Lyn Shoemakers
Rev. H. Casson
Blackheads
Trece J H. Bi Wosabary
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Boston, Mass
Turkey
Tremont Street
Old Mill Brook
CCC
BR. B. Hussey
Connecticut
Myra Pond
Liszt
Hynddins
J. W. Elliott
Fred W. Jameson
St. Thomas’s Church
Temple
Nevins
Frances Crowe
Day
Stephen Alta
Morgan
Street Department
City OF
Boston Duck Company
Peder Olsen
Columbian Meg, CO
W. W. Stevenson
Railroads
New England Mailroad Co
Boston & Albany Railroad
Needham
Highlandville
Upper Falls
Medfield
Millis
West Med
EFFEO
Nest York
Park Square Station
New Haven & Hartford
Shore Line
Bay State Limited
Fall River
Newport
Plymouth
Stonington
New Hampshire
City OF Lowell
City OF Worcester
Board of Aldermen
Boston Globe
J. M. Galvin
Jamaica Pain News
3. M. Galvin
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