Two Collectors Charles Pillsbury and Chase Questioned
Special to The Post Washington Feb 1 Senate finance committee examined Pillsbury and Chase New England candidates for internal revenue collectors amid reminiscences of the Garcelon count-out in Maine. Pillsbury defended himself while Chase described his sea life and public career. Committee impressions favored confirmation for Chase though Pillsbury faces lingering questions about the Maine incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Post
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Pillsbury and
Chase
New England
Internal Revenue
Senate
Sherman
Ohio
Mr. Pillsbury
Maine
Cap Ain Chase
Miller
New York
Pillsbury
Augusta
Garcejon
Lhew
Blaine
Artile
Ex Governor Seymour in improving health at Union
The physician and family of ex Governor Seymour report encouragement in his condition today. They note he has endured severe attacks before with rapid, complete recoveries. Mrs Seymour is ill adding to his distress. Dr Ford, his physician and nephew by marriage, believes recovery is likely as he takes nourishment and sleeps better. His strong constitution supports recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
N. Y
Seymour
Ford
New Hampshire Sons and Daughters Hold Seventh Reunion
In Worcester Massachusetts the Sons and Daughters of New Hampshire held their seventh annual reunion with two hundred twenty five attending the supper. Addresses were given by W A Gile and by Hon T J Hastanes along with Dr O Marier and B W Potter representing Maine Vermont and New York. A miscellaneous entertainment and dancing closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Sons and Daughters of
New Hampshire
Granite State
W. A. Gile
T. J. Hastanes
O. Marier
B W. Potter
Maine
Vermont
New York
New Shoe Dealers Association Formed in New York
The Retail Shoe Dealers Association of America was formed in New York to advance dealers' interests, oppose cheap shoddy goods, and weed out dishonest operators. Eligible towns with five or more stores may organize a branch. The 1886 executive committee was chosen in the afternoon session, with a banquet planned for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yoorkk
Retail Shoe Dealere’ Association of America
Fosdick Papers Steam Power Debate at Electric Light Meet
The morning of day two at the Electric Light Association convention featured F. F. Fosdick of Fitchburg Mass presenting a paper on Steam Power and Its Relation to Light. The discussion covered high and low pressure engines fuel consumption and related topics with wide participation by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrmoree
The
Electric Light Association
F. F. Fosdick
Fitchburg
Mass
RiverRv Band L 1 Feb 11 Lost captain writes he is safe
The wife of Captain Terry of the schooner Franklin, from Baltimore for Boston Dec 26, has received a letter stating he and his crew have been separated from the vessel for weeks but are all right now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RiverRv
L. 1
Mystery at North Hadley House Seeks Blonde Maxwell
In Brockton Massachusetts a crowd gathered last night at a house with a questionable recent record and asked for Blonde Maxwell, a young woman about twenty. When told she was not present, the article notes further details are unclear due to text cut. The incident appears to be a police or social inquiry tied to local reputational concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Bernen
Veterans of the First Massachusetts Light Battery
Sherman House
A. J. Bennett
Cambridge wreck near Rockland sinks deeper at sea
Captain Ingraham reports the Cambridge remains in the same position off the Maine coast, slightly more sunken and disappearing. Freight washed ashore is being gathered by fishermen as wrecking boats cannot reach the scene. Cambridge valued at 140000, insured for 50000. lost freight estimated around 150000, with no clear value.
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Rockland
Ingraham
Cambridge
Steemer
Maine
Littlefield
Boston and Bangor Steamship Company
Boston
iAttlefield
Flag and Passenger Station Case Decided by New Hampshire Jury
Justus W. Baldwin administrator sued the Grand Trunk railway for 10000 over Ira S. Waldron's death. A Coos county verdict awarded 5000 to the plaintiff, ruling on ejecting intoxicated passengers at flag stations and railway negligence. Judge Blodget defined passenger station as a usual stopping place with standard accommodations and left to jurors whether the flag station qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concoxp
N. H
Justus W. Baldwin
Grand Trunk Railway
Ira S. Waldron
Stewartstown
Supreme Court
Coos County
Colebrook
Blodget
Loom Fixers Demand Return to Bates Mill Over Dayton
Lewiston Maine February 11. Loom Fixers Union leads demand to resume work at Bates mill only if John Dayton is reinstated. If granted, they will return within two weeks and push for price archivation. District board also seeks wage raises for winders dyers quilters and weavers with specific percent increases and old prices restored. Directors in Boston to receive the communications. weavers vote to not return without old loom fixers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Loom Fixers’ Union
Bates Mill
John Dayton
District Assembly Executive Board
Percnt
Boston
Why Caswell Shot His Wife at Barnard Vermont
In Barnard Vermont S Caswell a 77 year old man shot his wife after she refused to return to his home. He deposited a loaded gun at the Evans house then shot through the left lung and claimed amnesia. He was held on 3000 bond and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Royalton
Barnard
S. Caswell
Caswell
Evans
Justice Davis
Bondholders Probe Offer on railroad bonds
In New York on February 11 a three member committee was appointed to verify the reliability of those who recently offered to buy Boston Hartford and Erie bondholder shares. They question why the previous offer of .36 per share, contingent on depositing a number of shares with the American Trust Company, was withdrawn and replaced by a $3 offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad
American Trust Company
Malden Bride Carrie Norris Marries Charles W T Balsley
In Malden, on February 11, Miss Carrie E Norris a former Boston teacher wed Charles W T Balsley a prominent New York businessman at the bride's parents home. Rev T C Pease officiated and the ceremony drew a generous display of valuable presents. The couple departed for New York later that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mass
Carrie E. Norris
Boston
Charles W. T. Balsley
New York
T,. C. Pease
Eureka silk works strike settled on Brockton basis
The Brockton bound settlement ends the Canton Eureka silk works walkout. All workers returned to their posts this morning and a Monday conference will decide prices. Representatives named by the employees are A RK Moore and Re Os Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton, Mags
Eureka Silk Works
Canton
Brockton
Messrs. A, Rk, Moore
Re Os Smith
Peach crop fears hit Dover region buds despondent
Wilmington Delaware February 11 reports from the Every Evening's Dover correspondent say peach growers in the Dover area are despondent over bud conditions with some predicting a complete crop failure. No bad reports from other districts, and little concern from growers near Middletown and Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Dover
Aliddletown
Clayton
Malden Driver Accused of Skimming Bills for Grain Firm
In Malden Massachusetts on February 11 a Grain dealer George H Amerige reported that a driver stole and added 1 to 3 dollars to multiple bills. The worker vanished from the city today before detection, leaving parts unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mass
George H. Amerige
Nine weavers demand new fines scale at Worcester mill
In Worcester Massachusetts nine weavers at Albert Curtis fancy cassimere mill demanded a new scale of fines today and gave the superintendent fifteen minutes to respond. They were immediately discharged and the mill shut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Albert Curtis
Vanderbilt and Garrett railways unite against Reading takeover
Pittsburg February 11 The Chronicle Telegraph reports it is reliably informed that the Vanderbilt and Garrett systems have joined to defeat the Reading company’s plan to turn control over to the Pennsylvania railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Chronicle- Telegraph
Vanderbilt
Garrett
Pennsylvania Railroad
Weather Indications From Wemmeeron February 12
Indications for New England show cloudy weather with local rain and slight warmth in the north while the south holds steady temperatures and easterly winds. Middle Atlantic states experience cloudiness with local rains, shifting winds from easterly to northerly then to westerly, with temperatures fluctuating and barometer falling. South Atlantic states see cloudy skies and light rains followed by fair weather as winds move to the west in the south and warm southerly winds in the north. East Gulf states report fair weather with rising temperatures in the west and cooler conditions in the east, winds NW then variable. West Gulf states have fair weather with rising temperatures and light variable winds. Lower Lake region expects cloudy and rainy conditions, winds easterly backing to northerly and a falling barometer with slightly colder air. Cautionary signals from the Wilmington section to Boston.
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Wasmeeron
New England
Middle Atlantic States
South Atlantic States
East Gulf States
West
Gu'f
Lower
Lake Region
Wemington
Boston
Porter’s Case Taken Up in the Lower House Debate
The House debates the Fitz John Porter bill and related measures. Mr Reed offers a resolution delaying Porter action. Porter case viewpoints are argued by Haynes Steele and others. A banking bill moves through and education funding prompts clashes on state vs federal roles amid Senate executive session.
Senator Morgan Opposes Blair Education Bill in Senate
In Washington on February 11 the Senate adjourned today by motion after remarks by Senator Morgan criticizing Blair's education bill as a heavy tax on productive citizens. He argued the plan would fund schooling via broad taxation, harming the able while taxing those who toil to support families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mr. Morgan
Blair
Congress
Our Republic
Republic
Call
Morgan
Mr. Call
George
Calhoun
Supreme Court
Alabama
Internal Revenue
Postal
Consular Service
Patent Office
Mr. George
Senate
Harris
Washington
Edmunds
New York
Eller
Eustis
New Orleans
Committee On Finance
Mitchell
Oregon
West Point
Alfred States
Money Expended in Pan Electric and Bell Case
Washington reports show Representative Gibson received Interior and Attorney General replies to the House inquiry on government spending linked to the Pan Electric and Bell telephone matters. Interior says 33 dollars spent on printing. Attorney General reports no outlay but states counsel are retained for the government suit, with no payments yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gibson
House Committee On
Department of Justice
Secretary of the Interior
Attorney-General
Pan Electric and Bell Telephone
House
Massachusetts
Woodbine
Leroy E. Coolidge
New Hampshire
Alexandria
John F. Phillips
Vermont
Belvidere
A. J. Chaffee
Belvidere Corners
F. W. Davis
Ely
Ethan Dimond
Clock Gift Highlights Merchants' Club Dinner
The Merchants' Club of Boston held its regular dinner at Parker House with Lieutenant-Governor Oliver Ames presiding. A clock valued at $500 was presented to long-time secretary Benjamin F. Guild for his witty, clean humor and faithful service, with remarks by Eustace C. Fitz and Guild’s gracious reply. Numerous prominent guests attended and spoke after the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Club
Parker House
Oliver Ames
Benjamin F. Guild
the Commercial Buletin
Merchant's Club
Merchants of Boston
Guild
EU Tace C. Fitz
W. M. Ballou
The
Stock Exchange
A. W. Spencer
J. W. Meintosa
Charles Head
H. C. Oakley
New York
Otis Haviman
Ransom BL. Fuller
Charles E. Morrison
Freeman J. Doe
John Adams
B. Phillips
Wallace Robinson
Walter Stanton
J. O. Wetherbee
James B. Field
John Hoge
Charles P. Searle
Isaac ®. Burr
Solomon Lincoln
M. Pulcifer
Leo Mixter
W. Li. Pierce
Thomas Dana
Samuel Cc. Lawrence
Eustace C. Fitz
J. W. Mackinson
Alexander Mosely
R. M. Morse
B. F. Guild
Dexter N. Richards
Samuel Gerson
W.H. Haskell
General A.P. Martin
N. W. Rice
C. V. Whitten
F. T. Bemis
H. 5. Burdett
John Cummings
John V P. Brewer
Joel Goldthwaite
W. B. Potter
C. G. Lundell
R. M. Field
F. M. Ames
Jon
M.M. Ballou
John Parks
Arthur Estabrook
Man Attacks Girls Near Melrose Highlands
A man jumped from bushes and seized a girl on Ashland Street as she walked to school, attempting to drag her into woods. Later two 14 year old girls resisted an assault. the suspect fled. Police and residents search the area for a medium height man with sandy mustache in a brown overcoat and dark clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mass
Melrose Highlands
Ashland Street
Burial of Colonel Kemble at Washington Heights Church
Funeral services for Colonel E C Kemble, late agent of the California Press, will be held at the Church of the Intercession on West 153th Street and Eleventh Avenue Washington Heights Sunday at 8 p m Delegations from the Loyal Legion and New York Society of California Pioneers will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. C. Kemble
California Press
Church of the Intercession
West 153Th Street
Eleventh Avenue
Washington Heights
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
New York Society of California Pioneers
Hancock Widows Struggle After General Hancock Dies Poor
New York on February 11 reports General Hancock died in poverty leaving his widow with meagre support. A subscription fund led by W F Smith General Fry and I L Crittenden with Samuel J. Tilden as head donor begins gathering funds. Initial contributions include 1000 from Tilden 500 from Grace 250 from Brown Crimmins. Aboard: aldermen to act, Loyal Legion to plan funeral, Maritime Exchange to set pallbearers.
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New York
Hancock
W. F
Baldy’’) Smith
B. Fry
William Burns
I. L. Crittenden
I. Pierrepont Morgan
Fand
Samuel J. Tilden
Wiliam R. Grace
M. B. Brown
John D. Crimmins
Board of Aldermen
New York State
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Edwards
Kr. Molyneaux
Wee
Kiliaen
van Rensselear
Ivan Tailor
Fordham Morris
Charles T. Martin
U.S. N
Drexel and Childs Start $1000 Benefit Fund
Philadelphia February 11 General Hancock left no adequate fortune for his widow a fund for her benefit was started. A. J. Drexel and George W. Childs donated $1000 each to kick off the campaign to aid Mrs Hancock in her need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Philadelphia
General Hancock
Messrs
A. J. Drexel
George W. Childs
Funeral arrangements for General Hancock finalized in New York
The funeral plans for General Hancock were being completed with use of the Osseo steamer after the Chester A. Arthur's temporary disablement. A large escort, church service at Trinity Church, and a private graveside follow a formal military salute. officials from Harrisburg to Chicago coordinate observances and attendance.
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New York
Hancock
Chester A. Arthur
Governor’s Island
Osseo
General Whipple
Hedden
Trinity Church
Beck
Jersey
Civ
Washington De-Patch
Secretary of War
Philadelphia
Norristown
Harrisburg
Penn
National Guards
Chicago
Feb. Il
Department of the Missouri
Schofield
Pitcher
Expressmen Eat Dinner Honoring Superintendent Seeley
A 35 invited guests from the National Express Company attended a dinner at the Quincy House last night in honor of Superintendent Seeley. R F Desdy presided. toasts praised the company, its officers, and railroad lines served, with responses from Hammond, Slingsby, Smith, Bushnell, and Desnolles among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeley
Quincy House
National Express Company
R. F. Desdy
C.D. Hammond
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Express Company
George Slingerhand
T. N. Smith
P. K. Bushnell
Frank Sheldon
Albany
W. Rock
Utics
N. Y
C. B. Desnolles
M. N. de Noveles
Schoharie
P. T. Smith
Schenectady
J. W. Hutt
Winchester
New York
E. L. Gifford
Syracuse
W.H. Bradbury
C. H. Farg
C. L. Griggs
Poughkeepsie
RH. W. Dwight
Buffalo
Boston
Liciey
Assitant Slingarlend
Hammond
Desnolies
Harvard Assembly at Berkeley Hall A Social Highlight
The third Harvard assembly at Berkeley Hall drew college students and guests in formal dress with white satin gowns and bouquets. Bowdoin Cadet band provided music, George Burton catered supper, and Boston matrons and the arranging committee from Quincy, North Easton, New York City and Boston attended. The next assembly is set for March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Berkeley Hall
Bowdoin
George Burton
Boston
Frederick Ames
S.H. Fassenden
John Quincy Adams
J.F. Anderson
Messrs
George <. Adams
Quincy
Mass
Oliver Ames
North Easton
Grenville
Insolvency Petitions and Local Notices Across the Region
Gertrude Smaith of Lawrence files a voluntary insolvency petition. In Chicago the will of late Editor Storey is upheld, making the Times property of widow Eureka C Storey. Stolen hawsers from the Isaac Carleton wreck at Fourth Cliff Beach traced to a Boston pawn shop with suspects detained. General E W Hinka Post buys a large basling at Saugus Centre for 110 dollars to be turned into a meeting place. Robert Leonard of Lynn, a liquor dealer, faces insolvency action by Brockton creditors John Miller & Co. Readings Elijah Barker, veteran and G A R member, dies at 50. The Scottish Rite Lodge Worcester to hold a Lounge of Sorrow at Mechanics Hall on March 26 with 28-piece orchestra and 24-voice chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Smaith
Lawrence
Chicago
Storey
Times
Eureka C. Storey
Saac Carleton
Fourth Chiff Beach
Boston
Genersl E. W. Hinka Post
Grand Army
Saugus Centre
Robert Leonard
Lynn
John Miller & Co
Brockton
WDO
Elijah Barker
Reading
Warren Post
Wakefield
Scottish Rite Lodge of Masons of
Worcester
Mechanics’ Hall
Transcontinental Lines Delegates Extend Rate Accord Plan
At a meeting in New York on February 11 delegates from transcontinental lines reported progress on a passenger and freight rate agreement and were continued until tomorrow to perfect the proposed accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weavers Union Meeting Adjourned In New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD MASS Feb 11 The weavers Inses Meeting tonight adjourned until Tuesday evening next. No major actions occurred though urged to join the Knights of Labor. Potomska mills trouble settled by firing two weavers seeking a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Knights of Labor
City council approves 486390 for annual appropriations
New Bedford Mass February 11 The city council voted total annual appropriations of 486 390 and appointed a committee to invite Governor Robinson and staff to the Charity ball visit Monday to entertain the governor and entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Robinson
Grand Lodge I O C F Massachusetts Holds Semiannual Convention
Officers present at Odd Fellows Hall as reports from committees were adopted. Grand secretary lists six month totals: 6265 initiated, 26389 degrees conferred, 31218 total membership, 1434 relieved, 374 widowed families aided, 10917 weeks of silk benefits paid, 24955.58 dollars paid for benefits to widows and branded families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Massachusetts
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Garfield Manufacturing Company Voluntary Assignment
Chicago February 11 Garfield Manufacturing Company made a voluntary assignment. No schedule filed liabilities are stated at 75000 and assets about 0.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Garfield Manufacturing Company
Revenue and Expenses From Lodge Session
The records show receipts and allocations including 333.88 for educating orphans and 727087 for other charitable purposes plus 49 425 04 total receipts of subordinate lodges and 3807 71 as the total amount paid for relief. The session continued late into the afternoon with minor business and adjournment followed.
Vanished Somerville Man William H. Raymond Leaves Region Unknown
William H. Raymond of Somerville vanished after last seen in Boston. Once a Plymouth clerk tied to a forgery and slander suit involving General Manager Dodge, Raymond faced $2000 bonds and public scandal. He left with his wife’s stated belief only God knows his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Raymond
Maple Avenue
Winter Hill
Somerville
Plymouth
N. A
Raymond
Dodge
Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad
Plymounth
New Hampshire
Congregational Church
Odd Fellows
Knights of Honor
Free Masons
Boston and Lowell Railroad
Broadway Congregational Church
Boston
Brockton Journeymen Barbers Form Knights of Labor
The journeymen barbers of Brockton have formed an assembly of the Knights of Labor. Wages in Nashua New Hampshire will rise March 1 at Jackson and Nasua corporations. McCormick Reaper Company labor dispute settled. Lynn Lasters' Protective Union to celebrate sixth anniversary next Friday evening at the Coliseum. F A Lawler of Boston Grocery Clerks plans to form a Brockton association. Concord Manufacturing Company West Concord to raise wages 5 percent starting March 1. Lynn firms accept new cutters price list and weekly pay of seventeen dollars posted in cutting rooms. Boycott against Charles Harrington & Co leather manufacturers at Selim served. terms of agreement not accepted. Boycott to be rigidly enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Knights of Labor
Jackson
Nasua
Nashua
N. H
McCormick Reaper Company
Chicago
Lynn Lasters’ Protective Union
Coliseum
F. A. Lawler
Grocery Clerks’ Association of
Boston
Concord Manufacturing Company
West Concord
Lynn
Charles Buffum
S. J. Hollis
D Vecker
P. P. Sherry
J. J. Hennessey & Sons
Knights of Labor State
Charles Harrington & Co
Selim
Resolutions Passed at McClellan Light Guards Meeting
A special meeting of McClellan Light Guards Company D honored Major-General Harcock with resolutions. The South Boston Irish National League branch met at Montgomery Hall with four new members admitted and many proposals. Lectures on England and Leland were delivered by Conion Brennan Sullivan and others. St Augustine Court No 46 MCOF installed new officers including Chief Ranger Doolin and Secretary Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan Light Guards
Union Veteran Army
Harcock
South Boston
Irish National League
Monttgomery Hall
Govlen
England
Leland
P. J. Conion
Dennis F. Brennan
James Sullivan
St. Augustine Court
No. 46
St. Omer Hall
John Doolin
J.J. Q O’ Hara
John FE. Murphy
Financis
John Rigby
Joan F. McNulty
James Anderson
Sixth illustrated lecture on fuscany arts by Sidney Dickinson
Last evening at Tremont temple Sidney Dickinson gave the sixth illustrated lecture on fuscany its arts and artists. He traced Florentine roots from Cimabue to Giotto, highlighting frescoes in Santa Croce and Santa Maria del Arena, and described Campo Santo frescoes, Assisi convents, and works by Fra Angelico Orcagna Ghirlandajo Botticelli and other Florentine masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Dickinson
Tremont Temple
Florence
Pixa
Padua
Assisi
Cimabue
Giotto
Santa Croce
Santa Maria del’ Arena
Campo Santo
Pisa
San Mare
Fra Angelico
Orcagna
Ghirlandsio
Botticell
Two Lippis
Simone Mewmi
Somerville Musical Society Opens in Somerville
The Somerville Musical Society opened last evening at Eperle Hall under Henry Hadley with a strong solo and ensemble cast including Mrs. W. C. Bailey and Miss Alice Bailey. A large orchestra accompanied. audience was small yet select. A later incident reports a man altering a fake ten dollar bill into a two dollar bill at James Gavin’s Somerville avenue shop, and police are pursuing the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Musical Society
Eperle Hall
Henry Hadley
W. C. Bailey
Alice Bailey
Cullie E. Conant
Addie Levering
Emma Pray
TP. A. Hall
Kendall
W. C
James Gavin
Somerville Avenue
Newmarkets Scourge Diphtheria Strikes Newmarket New Hampshire
Diphtheria reappears in Newmarket with nineteen deaths in twenty one days and three new cases reported today. A French Canadian family of sixteen who arrived from Sherbrooke Quebec five weeks ago has seen six deaths among their relatives. Three children died last night and were buried today as quarantines and school closures spread among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Newmarket
Sherbrook
Quebec
Casey
Jubilee marks debt wiped from Harvard Avenue Church
Medford Massachusetts February 11 The jubilee over wiping out the debt of Harvard Avenue Church of West Medford was held with singing and addresses by Rev E C Hoo Rev Mr Seymour Rev Mr Porter and Rev M M Cutter The treasurer report showed 10350 subscribed to liquidate the debt 16014 paid and the balance guaranteed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Mass
Harvard Avenue
West Medford
E. C. Hoo
Seymour
Winchester
Porter
Lexington
M. M. Cutter
Malden
Treassurer
Monthly Cadets Dinner and City Cultural Events
The regular monthly dinner of Company D, First Corps Cadets, was held at Youngs's Hotel with First Lieutenant Rice presiding. Lectures and recitals by notable figures, including Professor Hubert Herkomer and De Marian Spencer, filled Chickering Hall and Boston venues as arts and charitable events attract mixed crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Corps
Youngs’s Hotel
Rice
Hubert Herkomer
London
Chickering Hall
Associated Charities
E. E. Hale
Brooke Herford
James Freeman Clarke
Minot J. Savege
Philadelphia
de Marian
Disturbances Unreported as London Seeks Relief Measures
England considers relief for unemployed as public confidence returns. Home Secretary Hugh C. Childers tells tradesmen efficient order and aid will be provided. London-led relief expands to provinces with two thousand rations and clothing in Glasgow amid harsh winter hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hugh C. Childers
Home Secretary
Glasgow
Parnell
Michael Davitt
Flint
Wales
Aristocratic St Louis Wedding Postponed Amid Wealth Scandal
In St Louis on February 11 a wedding between Miss Annie V Bergin and Louis V Beauvais was indefinitely postponed after Bergin’s brother Michael denounced Beauvais as a scammer. Beauvais had claimed wealth via Henry Shaw, who denied any riches. Beauvais, 25, described as a devout Catholic, has been deemed not of sound mind and was said to be in good hands outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Annie V. Bergin
Louis V. Beauvais
Mr. Beauvais
Miss Bergin
Michael Bergin
John F. X. Bersin
S. J
St. Ben University
Beauvais
Bergin
Henry Shaw
Shaw
Louis Beauvais
Mr. Shaw
Louis
Notorious adventuress Allie F Ellis arraigned in Washington
The infamous blackmailer known as Allie F Ellis is described as about 25 and highly audacious. She has targeted prominent officers, boasted of entrapping many men, and traveled through Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago and San Francisco plying her trade. She avoids prosecution by threatening departure and uses cholera form as an agency while exploiting elderly men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allie F. Ellis
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco
Mill owners seek three commissioners over Patrick Brook taking
In Worcester Massachusetts thirty six mill owners petition Superior Court to appoint three commissioners to appraise damages from the city’s taking of Patrick Brook for a water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Superior Court
Patrick Brook
Lottery Swindle Victims Escape After $5000 Taken
Bloomington Illinois February 11. This forenoon two confidence men relieved George Bradner an elderly citizen and retired merchant of five thousand dollars by a lottery swindle and made good their escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
George Bradner
Reardon Liquor License Revoked After Sunday Raid
Jeremiah F. Reardon, owner of a liquor saloon at 315 Hanover Street, had his license revoked by the police board for illegal Sunday sales. Captain Dawson led a raid on January 31, seizing a large quantity of intoxicants. Reardon was arrested but failed to appear, triggering a default warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah F. Reardon
Hanover Street
Board of Police
Capt. Dawson
First Division
Reardons Place
Reardon
Arrest Warrants Served for Neglect to Provide for Wife
Patrolman Peare of the first division served a warrant yesterday afternoon for Eugene McSweeney of Cambridge street. Patrolman Deering of the third division assisted. McSweeney is charged with neglect to provide for his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peare
LDR
Deering
Eugene McSweeney
Cambridge Street
Enthusiastic Irish League Meeting at Alpha Hall
The Central Branch of the National League met at Alpha Hall in Boston to review activities and elect Edward Gallagher as financial secretary. Speakers urged intensified action for Ireland, with remarks on American support and unity, and plans for a future address by Charles A. Prince and a ladies’ music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Hall
Essex Street
Irish National League
H. Fitzwilliam
Mrr. Murray
Edward Gallagher
Brady
Municipal Council
Ireland
Boston
Union Hill
Boylston Street
Harry T. Robinson
Europe
Messrs
Fignline
Bruce, Williams
Queenstown
England
M. Mones
League
Robinson
Parnell
Sexton
Hand
Ed Gallagher
J. Driscoll
Montgomery
Hunley
Kent
John J. Driscoll
Highlands
Fitzwilliam
Charles A. Prince
Fires Touch Cambridge Wool Factory and Several Homes
A Cambridge wool pulling factory on Frank Street burned, with stock losses about 24 000 and building damage near 1 000. In East Boston a two story dwelling atop Saratoga Street burned from an overheated stove, with 1 000 in Stone’s goods and 500 in Newell’s insured stock. the house sustained 500 in damage. Additional blazes include a watchman's shack on Constitution Wharf and miscellaneous fires in Woburn East Dover and Bellows Falls, with varying damage and insurance statuses.
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Cambridge
Messrs. Farrell & Nagile
Frank Street
Daniel W. Bohannan
Saratoga Street
Boston
Winthrop Junction
A. Q. Wendell
Newell Stone
Stone
Newell
Watchman’s
Constitution Wharf
Malboro Street
Woburn
A. A. Ferren
Mr. El@ridge
East Dover
B.S. Farrar
Farrar
Eldridge
Bellows Falls
Charles W. Townsend
Charles H. Williams
John R. White
Atlantic Avenue
New York and
New England
North Chelmsford
Thorpe Kres
John Knaney
Thomas McGrath
Catherine Ward
Lowell
Josa
Burr Stops Carriage In Milford In 1803 Tale
An 1803 Governor Burr incident is recounted with Burr traveling in state from Boston to New York when a Milford tithing man steps into the road to halt the Vice President’s grand coach. Burr identifies himself, offers to report if laws were broken, and continues on.
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Atlanta
Connecticut
Aaron Burr
United States
Boston
Turor
Coashhman
Burr
Milford
Desconteby
Maroo Burr
Plan to remodel Rumford Hall at Waltham outlined
Judge BE T. Luce drafts a sketch for a $15,000 remodeling of Rum ford Hall. The plan raises the basement to be fully finished with a large first floor addition adding a long corridor flanked by the court room and offices for the judge clerks attorneys mayor city clerk auditor and treasurer and other city officers.
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Rumford Hall
Waltham
Judge BE
T. Luce
Two New England Falls Injure Men At City Sites
Courard Cikendrath a German resident of East Decham street fell on Bulfinch street yesterday afternoon breaking his right arm and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. John 2 Conlen a carpenter at the Hotel Victoria corner Marlboro and Dartmouth streets fell from a ladder injuring his right leg head and back and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Courard Cikendrath
East Decham Street
Bulfinch Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
John 2. Conlen
Albany Girl Recalls First Toboggan Descent at Ridgefield
A clever Albany girl at Ridgefield described her first toboggan ride as delightful yet felt like she was dying, capturing a mix of thrill and fear in a brief, casual remark.
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fAlbany Journal
Albany
Ridgefield
City Council investigates architect department amid graft charges
At last night’s common council meeting a special committee was ordered to probe the city architect division for possible material sales to the department and related misuses. Testimony cited slates, bricks, and extras on Blossom street and Parker street schoolhouses, with calls for Mayor-led or council-led inquiry and a new court house plan update.
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Lee
McNeary
Jones
F. Jones & Sons, Contractors
Blossom Street
Albany Street Fire Department
Parker Street
Blume
McNeery
Harding
Stary
Barry
Frost
Vinal
Whitmore
Whali
Cherrington
Jenkins
Messrs. Blume
McNeary and Lee
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Durfee
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Sumper
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Burfee
Lewiston Loom
Fikerss
Balsley-Norris
Vanderbilts and Ganhrett
Opshaven
Orrog
Sanat Sarviez
Soston
Wittiss
Haynes
Morean
Reed
Fitz John Porter
Bingham
Pennsylvania
W. S. Hancock
Beach
Wellborn
Texas
Committee On
Indian Affairs
Adams
Minois
Committee On Banking and Currency
Pralions
Maymes
Traynes
New Frampshire
Portier
Mr. Haynes
Warrenton
Bristol
Stonewall Jackson
Porsec
Pope
Ben
Abraham Lincoln
Alan
U.S Grant
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Steele
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Acania Creek
Quastion
Seele
Mr. Oates
Hugh Lewis
Morgan Speeks
PAN Electric and
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Capital Notes
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mr. Guild
Colonel Kemble
Gen. Hancock
Prexel and Childs
General Hmanaovche
Harvard Assembly
Woorh
Bedford Weavers
Labor Notes
Sidney Dichinson
Germania Grehenstra
Boston Lodge of Elks
Mechanics
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Reuter
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Trafalgar Square
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Gasly
Decazeville
M. Watram
Chamber
M. Bazley
Eierbinger
Langson
Herbinger
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Trie
Servia
Belgrade
Milan
Germany
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National League
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Messrs. Hoe
Post Publishing CO
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Mr. Vinal
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the Water Board
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