Plea effort as Boston women press Boston Common plan
Boston women led a morning and evening push at the State House urging preservation of Boston Common for public use and opposition to subway or electric streetcar routes through Tremont Street. Key speakers attacked the plan, citing public space, taxes, and safety concerns, while others defended transit.
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State House
Boston
Lords of Creation
Boston Common
Horace G. Allen
Henry Lee
Tremont Street
Whitney
Minna Sith
North End
Quality of Gibson's Whiskey For Family And Medical Use
Quality of Gibson's Whiskey emphasizes natural flavor and absolute purity suited for family and medicinal purposes. Sold by druggists grocers and reliable liquor dealers.
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Gibson’s
North End Gang Assault Leaves Victim Wounded
William E. Jones of Providence, formerly of this city, was attacked on Causeway Street near Portland Street and stabbed in the abdomen. He was taken to Jaynes's apothecary store for aid as two assailants, John O'Donare and Angelo Perreso, were detained at Station 1 by Officer Farley. Several others fled as the mob dispersed, while Jones lay in agony awaiting further care.
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North End
Massachusetts General Hospital
Station 1
William E. Jones
Providence
Causeway Street
Portland Street
Park Square
Hanover Street
Jones
Farley
John O’donare
Angelo Perreso
Jaynes
Washington and
Hanover Streets
A. W. Skilton
Snow, Church & Co
Mercantile Reports
Franklin Street
Phil
Fated Shoe District Blaze Destroys Seven-Story Block
Early morning fire in the leather and wool district burns through seven-story brick block from Atlantic Avenue to Purchase Street. Hickman Bissel Co. and Boston Leather faced heavy losses with stock estimated at 350000 dollars. Chief Abbott triggered a second alarm to avert wider catastrophe as firemen battled flames through the night.
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Avenue
Purchase Street
Bissel Block
Atlantic Avenue
Hickman, Bissel & Co
Hide, Leather and Wool Dealers
George F. Hopkins
Gerrish Wool and Leather Com
Boston Leather Company
New England
Station 2
Harriman
Six Die in Leipzig Panic at Schaefer's Restaurant
An alarm of fire at Schaefer's restaurant in Leipzig triggered a fatal panic. The single exit became a crush as guests fled, killing six and injuring three others, though the fire itself was minor.
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Berlin
Leipzig
Schaefer
The Queensland Floods Wreck Major City Buildings
The Brisbane floodwaters recede slowly while much of the city remains submerged south of the river. Many structures in Queen Street are destroyed or badly damaged, with government offices, banks, newspaper buildings, and the opera house overwhelmed. The Victoria Bridge is gone, numerous villages submerged, and death tolls are accumulating with no precise count yet.
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BrisBank
Queen Street
Victoria Bridge
Louis J Jennings Dead
Londox reports the death of Louis John Jennings Conservative MP for Stockport born 1836 in London. He served as Times correspondent in India and the United States, edited the New York Times, aided the Tweed ring expose, returned to England in 1876, and was elected for Stockport in 1885. He married Madeline Louise Henriques in 1867 and authored several works.
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Londox
Louis John Jennings
House of Commmons
Stockport
Mr. Jennings
London
London Times
India
United States
New York Times
Jennings
England
Madeline Louise
David M. Henriques
New York
Nonquitt Fire Destroys Two Hotels. Village Threatened
A village near New Beprorp faced near destruction as two large hotels burned to the ground along with a farm house and several cottages. Fire started in the old hotel kitchen at about six, driven by flames across the street. Despite efforts, seven buildings burned, illumination seen miles away. Owners George A. Bourne and others insured. losses include hotels $20,000-$30,000, cottages $1,200-$1,800 each, farm house $600, personal losses for clerk Wingate family around $500. Bourne expects immediate rebuilding.
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Nonquitt
Woodbury Wingate
JL. M. Hart
South Dartmouth Bridge
George A. Bourne
Smith
Wingate
Bourne
Fearful Fire at Dover Insane Asylum Loss of Life
Dover N H February 9 The county insane asylum four miles from town burned tonight and forty four lives were lost Watchman Chevey found fire issuing from a cell Keeper Driscoll and his family escaped with his wife and two children only four inmates escaped The flames consumed many inmates and bodies lay charred in beds as the fire department arrived after a long delay due to weather and roads The cause of the blaze remains a mystery
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Dover
N. H
County Insane Asylum
William Chevey
Insane Asylum
A. Lafamitain
Chevey
William Driscoll
Appie Oris
Great Falls
Oruers
Sum
Fisher Ayers's Death Case Reopens in Nerpuam
The hearing in the George Colburn murder case resumes with Colburn, hobbling on crutches, brought from Dedham Jail. Medical Examiner Hodgdon testifies. Justice Grover finds evidence suggesting Ayers died from head wounds not self inflicted and tied to Colburn. Colburn held for Norfolk grand jury on manslaughter, bail set at $2000.
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Nerpuam
George Colburn
Fisher Ayers
Dedham
Hodgdon
Grover
Ayers
Colburn
Frank Ayers
Harris
Norfolk
Seven Saved From Trinacria Wreck Near Cape Vilano
Despatch from Corunna reports the Anchor Line steamer Trinacria grounded at the Serpent site. Of 37 crew and passengers, seven survivors reached shore as the vessel broke up. Most aboard were Gibraltar mission members and garrison soldiers. all women perished. Beach littered with bodies and cargo.
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Maprio
Corunna
Trinacria
Cape Vilano
Mission of
Mrs. Bell
Miss Sewell
Miss Stirling
Kitty Smrith
The Collier Divorce Suit in Sioux Falls
The Rev Price Collier formerly of Brooklyn N Y files for absolute divorce from Gertrude A Collier with service sought in Brookline Mass The 1886 Boston marriage is cited and the wife is accused of willful desertion since Jan 25 1892 The case notes they have a one year old son but custody is not requested at this time
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8. D
Price Collier
Brooklyn
N. Y
Brookline
Mass
Gertrude A. Collier
Boston
F. G. Peabody
Forecast for Friday Weather in New England and New York
Washington report from February 9 at 8 p m notes threatening weather for New England with snow or rain and warmer southwest winds. Eastern New York is expected to snow, turn to rain, with brisk southwest winds, clearing Friday evening and likely fair Saturday, with warmer temperatures.
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Washington
New England
New York
Senate confirms Massachusetts postmaster nominees
Washiton February 9 The Senate today confirmed postmaster nominations in Massachusetts Bernard Billings Newton Upper Falls L N Fowler Concord Junction and W H Sherman Ayer for the positions.
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Washieton
Senate
Massachusetts
Bernard Billings
Newton Upper Falls
L. N. Fowler
Concord Junction
W. H. Sherman
Ayer
Icebound Bay Traps Islesboro In Wide Ice Sheet
West Penobscot Bay and Mast Penobscot Bay are a single 150 square mile ice sheet. The steamer Electra suspended service between Belfast Islesboro Castine and revenue steamer Woodbury struggled to traverse. Islesboro residents are cut off from the mainland as ice blocks boat travel and air holes make land travel unsafe.
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Rockwand
West Penobscot Bay
Duck ‘Trap Harbor
Mast Penobscot Bay
Electra
Belfast
Islesboro
Castine
Woodbury
Pure Wines and Liquors at Lincoln's 21 Essex St
Readable fragment notes that pure wines and liquors are offered at Lincoln's located at 21 Essex Street. The goods are described as strictly pure with delicate flavor and preferred by patrons. The item is presented as a brief promotional line from the period.
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Lincoln’s
Essex
Insurace ad copy from old newspaper text
A fragmentary notice promotes life insurance with grand claims of being the best in the world. The wording imitates a promotional tone, referencing a company and a person, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
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J.T. Apuelps
Dev, Boson
Gresham Offered Secretary of State by Cleveland
A telegram from Congressman Springer reports Judge Walter Q. Gresham of Illinois has been tendered and accepted the post of Secretary of State by President-elect Cleveland. The item notes the presidential cabinet appointment as a key political development.
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Dallas
Tex
Congressman Springer
Illinois
Washington
Walter Q. Gresham
Cleveland
Chilean Award approved by secretary Tracy
The Chilean award of 75000 dollars for Victims of the Valparaiso attack on the Baltimore is approved. Families of two men killed receive 10000 each, ten seriously injured get 1500 to 5500. Eighteen assaulted or imprisoned receive 1200 to 700, and twenty three arrested or slightly injured get 500 to 300.
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Washington
Tracy
Valpraiso
Baltimore
Corbett Vows to Fight All Comers After Tour Ends
James J. Corbett announced he would take on all challengers after his October theatrical engagements. He showed eagerness to face Peter Jackson and declared he is in fine condition for the challenge.
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Mitwavuker
James J. Corbett
Peter Jackson
Corbett
Early Morning Fire Damages Hartford High Street Shop
A slight blaze in a four story building at the Hartford and High streets corner activated Box 47 at 2 38 this morning. Fire in the second story occupied by Bostom Gear Works caused $2590 in damage.
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Hartford and
High Streets
Bostom Gear Works
Brakeman Killed In Old Colony Train Derailment
At 2 20 yesterday afternoon a freight train on the Old Colony railroad derailed between Neponset and Pope s Hill stations. Frank Anderson a brakeman aged 35 residing at South Braintree was thrown from a car and run over dying instantly. The accident occurred during the afternoon rush at the division yard.
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Old Colony
Neponset
Pope’s Hill
Frank Anderson
Anderson
South Braintree
Salvation Oil Promoted For Rheumatism and Neuralgia
A brief advertorial claims Salvation Oil offers a superior remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia, presenting it as an effective treatment option. The note emphasizes its benefits for sufferers seeking relief.
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Salvation Oil
Cabinet Cabinetry At February Sale Sparks Quick Decision
A February special offers a beautiful wooden cabinet with brass gallery and colonial carving priced at 13.50. The piece is part of a dozen selected items offered at special February prices to attract immediate purchases.
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West End
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Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Reb Southworth
West End Company
Bromfield Street
North End Gang
Will
Abbott
Atlantic
O’day
Station 4
New York & New England
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Newspaper Row
Milk
Federal Street
School Street
Queensland
Louis J. Jennings
William Twombly
Rose Sanderson
William Wiley
Frank Donshon
William Horne
Robert Dione
Salmon Falls
Mary Fountain
Frank Nutter
Rochester
Winitiam Chestey
Durham
Mrs. Roperts
Lester Jongs
Farmingham
Barrington
Owen Maury
Michaell Casny
Frank Rowe
Charves Lippy
Frank Pace
William Finves
Frank Sxiicoins
Harry Kraut
Jura Betty
Mary Lavin
Mary McCuintock
Manarre Waite
Ann Carr
Rollinsford
Mary Nurrer
Mary Maroney
Lena Bvxis
Mary Wilson
Lee
Maria Twindale
Milton Mills
Caroline Rawl
Ann Rothwell
Lizzie Exvcss
Catherine Hatey
Elizabetha Pickerton
Gonie
Mary Cooley
Saran Sweet
Saran Hutchines
Kats Durrene
Sarah McCuiintock
Fannie Suattery
Ann McDermott
Collier
Springer
Dr. Bull
Leonard & CO
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