Explosion destroys Oriental Powder press mill at Newhall
A massive blast at the Oriental Powder Company press mill in Newhall destroyed the plant at 8 50 this morning. Two workers, John Ross and Thomas A Field, were killed, with only scattered bone fragments found. The blast hurled machinery and soil, uprooted trees, and left a crater over 100 feet from the site. Estimated loss runs to about 5000 dollars.
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Portland
Men
Oriental Powder Company
Newhall
John ©. Ross
Thomas A. Field
Milford Vet’s Fearful Exhumation Of Unidentified Body
Frank H. Coburn of Milford, a veterinary surgeon, traveled to Boston to exhume a body found dying at Pitts and Merrimac streets on Jan 27, fearing it was his son Warren. The remains were those of an unknown man. Warren Coburn, another veterinarian, came to Boston Dec 7 with two horses to sell at a Merrimac street stable. He later wrote a letter saying he planned to enter a veterinary school in Kansas City and has not shared further news.
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Frank H. Coburn
Milford
Pitts and
Merrimac Streets
Boston
Warren H. Coburn
Merrimac Street
Kansas City
Warren
Coburn
ReNee Ne
Kendrick
Hallett
Bitter attack on Roosevelt sparks Senate invitation debate
In Denver on February 7, Senator Barela introduced a bill to send a messenger to Routt county to invite Vice-President elect Roosevelt to address the Legislature. Senator Bush denounced the move with a fiery rebuke accusing Roosevelt of flaunting victory and violating game laws, arguing the invitation would stultify the Senate.
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Denver
Col
Senate
Barela
Routt County
Roosevelt
Bush
Colorado
Mikado Presented by Knights and Young Ladies of St Joseph
Sir Arthur Sullivan’s Mikado was staged last night in St Mary’s Hall Stillman Street by the Knights and Young Ladies of the Sacred Heart under Rev T J Walsh. The cast included Leo Fitzpatrick as the Mikado Joseph Whalen as Nank-Poo John Lynch Ko Ko Harry Blake Pooh Bah Willie Twomey Yum Yum Miss Marty McGorty Pitti Sing Miss Margaret Kelcher Peep Bo Miss Nellie Brophy Katisha Miss Mary Donovan. A chorus of sixty and the St Joseph’s Mandolin Club aided along with special numbers by Dollie and Frank McGlincy and Petite Teresa Gleason with Demarchie brothers Willie and Frank. Proceeds benefit the reorganized St Mary’s Young Men’s Catholic Association. Committee in charge: Miss Katherine Mason Miss Mary F Newell William O’Brien John F Doherty Thomas Henry.
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Sir Arthur Sullivan
St. Mary’s Hall
Stillman Street
Knights and Young Ladies of the Sacred Heart of
Marty McGorty
Pitti-Sing
Margaret Kelcher
Nellie
Brophy
Katisha
Mary Donovan
St. Joseph's Mandolin Club
Dollie
Frank McGlincy
Teresa Gleason
Demarchie
Willie
Frank
St. Mary’s Young Men’s Catholic Association
Katherine Mason
Mary F. Newell
William O'Brien
John F. Doherty
Thomas Henry
Abolish Executions Debated In State Hearing
The judiciary committee held a hearing on abolishing the death penalty. Senator Willard Howland’s bill and Mr. Frost’s proposal would leave sentencing to the jury or restrict it. Attorney-General Knowlton opposed the death penalty as a civilized law. Several lawmakers and religious leaders spoke against executions.
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Committee On Judiciary
Willard Howland
House of Representatives
Howland
Frost
Knowlton
George Reed
Robert Treat Paine
Genuine Graves Maryland Milt Whiskey Ad Warning
In this era of sudden chills and colds a safe emergency stimulant is advised. The Graves Maryland Milt Whiskey is promoted as pure mild and genuine, identifiable by seated bottle seal and the signature of Graves & Sons on neck and face labels. It is sold by licensed dealers and grocers with modest pricing, via Eastern Drug Company Boston.
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Maryland
Chester IT
Graves & Sons
Eastern Drug Company
Boston
Advocate Bumpstead Defends Death Penalty Stance
Edwin Bumpstead was the sole supporter of capital punishment arguing that civilization has long tolerated it and he opposes changing the policy.
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Edwin Bumpstead
Boston Highway and Sewer Funding Bill Heard
A brief hearing before the Metropolitan Affairs Committee addressed Mayor Thomas N. Hart petition seeking authorization for Boston to raise funds for highway construction and sewer improvements. The bill will be reported.
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Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Thomas N. Hart
Railroad Men Oppose Clergy Plea for a Day Off
Clergymen urged a law in the Legislature to grant railroad workers one day off in seven. The probate and chancery committee heard the request and was met with railroad opposition. Workers said existing opportunities to rest already satisfy their needs.
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Committee On Probate and Chancery
Maurice Thompson Nearing Death in Crawfordsville
Maurice Thompson the author is gravely ill in Crawfordsville Indiana after a two month illness. He remains barely conscious and aware of his deteriorating condition.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Maurice Thompson
Bacon Charged With Stealing Stilson Wrenches
Charles Bacon was arraigned before Judge Fallon in South Boston Court on larceny charges for Stilson wrenches valued at $29.76 owned by Walworth Manufacturing Company. Wrenches were recovered and pawnbrokers identified Bacon as the pawner. he was held in zero bonds for the Superior Court.
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Charles Bacon
Fallon
Boston
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Bacon
Superior Court
Dorothy De Lane Sentenced in Boston Robbery Case
Dorothy De Lane was sentenced to one year at the South Boston House of Correction by Judge Dewey in Municipal Court after robbing C. J. White of $0. She appealed and was held on $500 bail. Also known as the Omaha Kid, she is linked to a Boston area string of cold hands thefts.
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Dorothy de Lane
C. J. White
South Boston
Wakefield sparrow exterminator nets rewards for town birds
In Wakefield, Rufus Kendrick as fire and game warden led a sparrow eradication effort promising pennies per bird. He reports 1300 birds paid for, a town fund and subscriptions financing the drive, with results reducing sparrow numbers and stirring mixed local reaction.
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Wakefield
Quincy
Boston
Rufus Kendrick
Allround Town Guardian
New Chickering Hall Opens Tonight in Symphony Neighborhood
Boston welcomes a new Chickering Hall near Massachusetts and Huntington avenues designed for chamber recitals with 797 seats and ideal acoustics. The Italian renaissance building includes 32 studios, extensive daylight, ornate lighting, and seven exits, housing historic ties to Camilla Urso, Handel and Haydn Society, Parker Club, Harvard Musical Association, Cecilia, and Orpheus Quartet Club.
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Chickering Hall
Boston
Massachusetts and
Huntington Avenues
Falmouth
Chickering
Jonas Chickering
Washington Street
Camilla Urso
Masonic Temple
Handel and Haydn Society
B. J. Lang
Mendelssohn
Parker Club
Harvard Musical Association
Harvard Glee Club
Cecilia
Lang
Orpheus Quartet Club
Girl May Explain Matters in Ring Theft Case
John A. Smith was arrested after trying to dispose of a $100 diamond ring owned by Robert P. Stahl. The East Boston District Court continued the case to allow a young woman who Smith said gave him the ring to explain matters. Stahl noted the circumstances were vague and did not seek prosecution, though skeleton keys found in Smith's pocket raised questions.
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John A. Smith
Robert P. Stahl
East Boston
Smith
New East Boston Dock Contract Awarded to N E Dredging
The excavation contract for the new East Boston dock at the grand junction is awarded to the New England Dredging Company by the New York Central, lessee of the Boston and Albany. The dock measures 730 feet by 160 feet and will reach 32 feet below low water. A new warehouse at head of dock No 1, 220 by 240 feet and seven stories, will soon begin.
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Grand Junction
Boston
New England Dredging Company
New York Central
Boston & Albany
Sealers Reserve Vessels From Victoria Port Amid Decline
The US Consul at Victoria reports thirty four vessels may hunt seals this year, one less than last season. Sealsmen fear the fur seal is vanishing and the trade may soon end.
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Washington
US States
Victoria
B. C
City Auditor Reports Solid Finances and Borrowing Capacity
Mayor Hart's first year ends Jan 1901 with balanced accounts and no surplus use. New tax limit raises $2.43 million for regular appropriations, total borrowing capacity about $6.36 million, with $2.84 million authorized. Net debt rises to $51.39 million. gross debt Jan 4 1901 tallies city, county, and Cochituate water obligations. borrowed $4.68 million remains available this year.
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Hart
Dodge
Cochituate
Mardi Gras Special Tickets From Boston To New Orleans
The Southern railway sells round trip tickets from Washington to New Orleans for Mardi Gras at a single fare. Tickets on sale February 12 to 18, good for return until March 7. Three daily New York to New Orleans trains with through Pullman and dining cars. For details apply to George Daniels, N B KP A, 228 Washington Street, Boston.
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Mardi Gras
New Orleans
Southern Railway
Bashington
New York
George (. Daniels
N. B
KP. A
Washington Street
Boston
Charity Club Benefit at Hollis Street Theatre
The Woman's Charity Club held an afternoon benefit for the hospital at Hollis Street Theatre. The program featured Raspberry Shrub Sec with Ina Hammer Bertha W. Swift H Constance Walker and George Glidden, followed by San Toy selections by Helen Royton and Melville Stewart. John Hare with his London company presented the first act of A Pair of Spectacles. Lillian Green Arthur Nelstone Mlle Proto and Charles J. Ross performed from Miladi. The afternoon closed with At the Barricade featuring Ben Hur company members.
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Woman's Charity Club
Hollis Street Theatre
Ina Hammer
Bertha W. Swift
H. Constance Walker
George Glidden
Helen Royton
Melville Stewart
San Toy
John Hare
London
Mr. Hare
Lillian Green
Arthur Nelstone
Mlle. Proto
Charles J. Ross
Miladi’’ Company
Ben Hur’ Company
A Lucky Forethought in Cigar Quality Surge
During the war with Spain the impact on cigars was debated. Messrs Waitt and Bond secured a large Havana crop from 1894 and kept a reserve portion, planning to blend it with a 60 ton purchase of the prime 1900 crop to push their Blackstone cigar above competition.
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Spain
Messrs Waitt & Bond
Havana
First Grand Social by Ladies' Auxillary Irish National Foresters
Branch Fannie Parnell along with the Ladies Auxiliary Irish National Foresters announce a grand social and dance next Monday evening at WMg Eternity Hall Cambridge.
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Fannie Parnell
Irish National Foresters
Wmg
Eternity Hall
Portland Street
Cambridge
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Feola
Mary M’gorty
Yum Yum
Kendrick Man
le Day
Wakefeld
Eacao
Stebbins
New Chickering Halt
New East Boston
City Auditor's Report
National Foresters’ Dance
Massachusetts
North Beverly
Essex
North Chelmsford
Woburn
Wilmington
WN. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St. Louis
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