Bridge Collapse Disaster Delays Fitchburg Freight Through Nashua River
A severe Fitchburg railroad wreck near Ayer causes the Nashua River bridge to fail as a twenty mile per hour eastbound express freight loses a wheel, breaks into sections, and drops twenty one cars into the river. Conductor Connors is killed, the bridge is destroyed, and 150 workers clear wreckage while travel resumes slowly.
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Ayer Junction
Fitchburg
Nashua River
Ayer
Cheshire Division
Boston Express
Shirley
William McLean
George W. Connors
Charlestown
Ewing
Hartwell
Smith
Marden
Felonious Axe Attack Aboard Mary of Boston Near Broad Channel
William Donovan and James Bowen aboard the schooner Mary of Boston became involved after liquor fueled a fight during docking at Wood's Wharf. Captain Kerrigan, 29, struck Donovan with an axe fracturing the skull. Donovan's wound may not be fatal. Kerrigan was arrested by Officers Smyth, Murray and Stevens.
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Mary
Boston
Gardiner
Wood’s Wharf
Main Street
Broadway
Broad Channel
Kerrigan
James Kerrigan
William McBeth
McBeth
T.J. Donovan
Cambridge Street
Donovan
James Bowen
Donavan
Wetherbee
Smyth
Murray
Stevens
Renew Leases at Faneuil Hall Stalls Faces Debate
Boston Common Council backed renewing five year leases for Faneuil Hall Market stalls after a heated debate. Councilmen Fitzgerald and colleagues argued rents should stay low to keep prices down for shoppers, while others supported the renewal. Norris postponed related mayoral message on public institutions for one week.
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Faneuil Hall Market
Mr. Norris
Fitzgerald
Faneuil Hall
Lie
Quincy
Talbot
Ratshesky
Ward
McClellan
Lyons
Mr. Fitzgerald
Friends of the Order
Boston
Common Council
Ward 6
Norris
S. Trinidad and S. Orinoco Weekly Atlantic Sailings
Under government contract, weekly departures from New York to Bermuda with excursion tickets valid six months. Large rooms with two berths per cabin. Sailings: S Trinidad Jan 14, S Orinoco Jan 21 at 5. Trinidad Jan 28, S Orinoco Feb 4 at 5. Contact A E Outerbridge Co New York or Thos Cook & Son Boston for tickets and rooms.
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New York
Bermuda
S. Trinidad
S. Orinoco
Trinidad
A. E. Outerbridge & CO
Broadway
Cook & Son
Washington St
Boston
Boston Planning and Statue Pedestal Design Endorsed
The commission approves Henry Hudson Kitson design for Admiral Farragut pedestal and backs dark blue Quincy granite with honed surfaces for the statue base. Boston debates fence removal on the Common and iron posts to preserve the street Common line. alders refer East Boston ferries to the ferries committee for free service legislation.
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New Public Library
Henry Hudson Kitson
Admiral Farragut
Charles E. French
Boston
General Court
City of
East Boston
Committee On Ferries
Wreck on the Fitchburg in Appany New York
A disastrous tail end collision on the Fitchburg line between Troy and North Adams left a head freight and a rear locomotive both crashed. Conductor Con nors is believed dead, with the engineer and fireman killed. Telegraph service between Troy and North Adams is broken and details are unavailable.
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Appany
N. Y
Fitchburg
Troy
North Adams
Connors
Andrew's Bill seeks tariff reform backed by Boston Board of Trade
Washington February 11. A tariff reform bill aimed at the administrative tariff law changes favored by merchants nationwide and endorsed by the Boston Associated Board of Trade was introduced in the House by Representative Andrew of Boston. The proposal includes raising general appraisers to eleven, assigning appraisers by Treasury, repealing the Section 8 cost of production declaration, and adjusting penalties and appeal timelines. The measure also contemplates limits on duties, redefinitions of coverings duties, and reduced governmental appeal rights with longer protest periods.
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Washnctton
Boston Associated Board of Trade
Andrew
Boston
Board of General Appraisers
Secretary of the Treasury
Boston Board of Trade
Jerome Jones
Board of Trade
Treasury
Foster
Spaulding
Steamship Arrivals Report From Atlantic and Europe
Steamers arrived in New York and surrounding ports with a mix of vessels from Liverpool Glasgow and London. Teutonic State of California Richmond Hill Numidian Pocahontas Virginian and Circassia are listed with their routes and departure points. Additional notices include St Marnock from New York to Antwerp and Daina from New York to Hamburg.
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New York
Teutonic
Liverpool
State of California
Glasgow
Richmond Hill
London
Halifax
Portland
Gibraltar
Pocahontas
Mediterranean
Boston
Virginian
the Lizard
St. Marnock
Antwerp
Circassia
Hamburg
Daina
A Sparkling Paper Read by Family Worth Two Cents
A vivid, brisk line portrays a paper lauded for vigor and vitality read across a household. It asserts its value as one cent, yet deemed worth two, highlighting a playful contrast between cost and perceived worth.
Stone Beats McKenna in Washington Pool Tournament
Stone outscores McKenna 86 to 75 in a big professional pool match at the Washington billiard parlors. Stone jumped to a lead by sinking eighteen balls early, as Zeramby and Irving were scheduled to play tonight.
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Stone
McKenna
Washington
Zeramby
Irving
City doubles patrols to combat crime and fires
The city established a double patrol and warned officers to be vigilant for fires and crime. Criminal activity was not as high as feared. Chairman Whiting of the Board of Police Commissioners stayed at headquarters late, and Superintendent Eldredge remained overnight to be ready for action.
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Whiting
Board of Police Commissioners
Eldredge
West End Storm Paralyses Transit With Widespread Delays
A severe winter storm blasts New England pushing six to eight inches of snow in the region. Wires failing, trains blocked, and ploughs struggle as crews clear lines from Boston to Jamaica Plain and Beacon Street. Cars run late, some grounded or jolted by shocks from faulty insulation, with continuing delays into the night.
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Blue Hull Observatory
Milton
Boston
New England
Washington
Buffalo
Portsmouth
Halifax
Portland
Eastport
Sault Ste. Marie
Detroit
West End
Jamaica Plain
East Chester Park
Tremont Street
Brookline
Brighton
Beacon Street
Tremont House
Allston
Boylston Street
Hanover
Blackstone Streets
Columbus Avenue
Park Street
Boylston
Tremont
Wires Fail Across City As Snowstorm Strands Links
Telegraph and telephone workers report widespread outages in West and South zones while East Boston suffers the worst service. Poles broken on Meridian street bridge disrupt a cross river cable. several lines and trunk routes fail, though some connections to New York and Philadelphia remain operational. Local crews race to repair through the night as authorities warn of continuing trouble.
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Manager Pond
Western Union
State Street
Portland
Provinces
City
Postal Telegraph
New York
Philadelphia
Milk and
Oliver Streets
Post
Lewis
Boston
Meridian Street
Chelsea
East Boston
Deer Island
Storm Delays Rotterdam Line Vessel Kilmore Near Harbor
A violent storm kept ships berthed as navigational danger closed the harbor yesterday. The Kilmore, slated to sail the new Rotterdam line, anchored in the lower harbor while awaiting calmer seas. Other steamers awaited better weather, and dock activity was minimal with few crafts tied up. Watchmen, reporters, and even rats avoided the slick docks amid the darkness and rough winds.
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Kilmore
Rotterdam
Damage to Electrical Systems Across Suburbs After Major Winter Storm
Waltham endured the worst winter storm of the season with nearly a foot of snow. Newton street railway operated only intermittently while telephone wires and fire alarm lines were down citywide, causing communication chaos across Somerville Cambridge and nearby suburban districts. Officials attributed most issues to crossed lines rather than the storm itself, with Morse and Pierce restoring order before midnight. North Shore towns reported heavy snow but no major damage to electric lights or infrastructure by nightfall.
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Waltham
Newton Street Railway
Fitchburg Road
Boston
Ayer
Somerville
Cambridge
Allston Street
Morse
Pierce
Revere Beach
Winthrop
Portsmouth
N. H
Commercial Union
Western Union Company
Electric Light Company
Northern Division
Portland
Jerry’s Point
Salem
Washington Street
Dalton
Havennut
Provincetown
Wood End
Race Point
Nickerson
Frank Foster
Addison Center
Gracie Benson
Julia Costa
Nellie M. Snow
Laura Nelson
William A. Grazier
Gag Hi. Phillips
Dover
Boston & Maine Railroad
Union Street
Bratt LeBoro
Democratic delegates push back on State convention date
A New York Democratic gathering denounces the State committee’s early call for the February 22 convention. Speakers urge unity to thwart perceived usurpation, defend party rules, and support Grover Cleveland with a Chicago delegation in mind.
General Mischief Wreaks Havoc in Northeast Storm
A severe February snowstorm hits Portsmouth and surrounding towns, bringing down telegraph and telephone wires, blackouts, and disrupted rail service. Wires tangled with fire alarms, trains delayed, and communications largely severed across New England towns including Salem and Dover amid heavy seas and drifting snow.
The Man Near the Moon Storm Discussion at Midnight Dome
A Post reporter climbed to the Post office dome at midnight and asked Observer Clayton for details about the storm. The observer said the storm has no unusual features but is very interesting.
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Post
Post Office
Clayton
Boston Latin School Dinner Honors Free Education Founders
At the Hotel Vendome alumni of the Boston Latin School Association gathered with Rev. Dr. E. E. Hale presiding. Guests included President Eliot of Harvard Bishop Brooks Dr. Moses Merrill and others. They celebrated 257 years of the school and urged four $5000 scholarships to support public schooling and democracy.
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Hotel Vendome
Boston Latin School Association
E. E. Hale
Eliot
Harvard
Bishop Brooks
Moses Merrill
Henry Williams
Thomas Cushing
Hale
Boston Latin School
Boston
Labor World notices and union updates
A mass meeting is set by the New York Federation of Labor for February 13 to organize a laundry workers union. Dues receipts total 11395 for bakers and 7054 for the printers strike fund in Germany. Marble Cutters' National Union reports a flourishing industry due to fireproof building work. Officers elected at Chicago convention include William Oben and A. J. Bell. next convention to be in St. Louis. Chicago & Alton Railway requires passenger conductors to bond 500 each with US Guarantee Co. Population of Argentina falls despite immigration. 75000 arrive and 95000 depart in six months, with no work for skilled labor. Butte Workingmen's Union fines members who patronize Chinese. Brooklyn K of L clubs push streetside brass band ban with district backing.
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Democratic State Committee
John G. Milburn
Erie County
New York
Hill
Chicago
Milburn
Grover Cleveland
United States Internal Revenue
William A. Beach
Syracuse
State Committee
A. Frank Jenks
Chautauqua County
Democratic
James Byrne
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles S. Fairchild
Fairchild
Democratic Party
Forscoth
Lexington
Democracy
Massachusetts
William L. Marey
Seymour
Tilden
Manning
Democrats of
E. Ellery Anderson
Ellery Anderson
Anderson
Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland
New York Federation of Labor
Delabar
Germany
William Toben
William Oben
A. J. Bell
W. L. Keating
Messrs. Rees
Smith
United States Guarantee Company of
Butte
Mont
Common Council of
Brooklyn
Apollo Musical Club
K. of L
District Assembly 220
Brooklyn Central Labor Union
Fraternal Circle Officers Bound Over In Embezzlement Case
Five officers of the Fraternal Circle were bound over for the grand jury by Judge Parmenter on embezzlement charges involving $50 000 from the Order of the Rising Sun. Supreme President William Hamilton and Supreme Treasurer C A Barney were held in 15000 each. Supreme Vice President J A Fraser Supreme Secretary I W Gammons and Supreme Instructor James Morrison were held in 10000 each.
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Order of the Rising Sun
Grand Jury
Man 82 Struck by Electric Car in Roxbury
George Hastings aged 82 of 2 Perkins Street was knocked to the ground yesterday afternoon on Tremont Street near Cabot Street Roxbury while riding a Batchelder Brothers coal team. He suffered facial and body injuries, received medical attention at Station 10, and was taken to City Hospital.
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Batchelder Bros
Federal Street
Tremont Street
Cabot Street
Roxbury
George Hastings
Perkins Street
Station 10
City Hospital
Typhus Fever Raging in New York
Typhus fever cases surge in New York City with thirty nine found by health inspectors. Fifteen cases traced to United Hebrew Charity Association building on East Twelfth Street, twenty one to 5 Essex Street, and three on Monroe Street. Victims include men women and children and are being moved to hospitals. Many recent arrivals from Marseilles aboard the steamship Massilia suspected to have carried the disease. Inspectors intensify search to curb an epidemic. Subsequent reports raise total cases to fifty seven.
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New York
New Yor
Health Department
United Hebrew Charity Association
East Twelfth Street
Essex Street
Monroe Street
Marseilles
Massilia
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Lowell
Mass
Nashua
Aver Junction
Matthews
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Elsreo
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N. Matriakws, Jr
The
Art Commission
Louis St. Gaudens
Orinoco
MR. Andrew's
M’kenna
G. O. Taylor
New Boston
C. H. Graves & Sons
Telegraph and Telephone
East
Tracey
Albany
Ryan
Richmond
Cleveland Democratic Club
Montegomery
Ala
Man
Boston Veterinary Hospital
Dedham and
Albany Sts
the Labor World
Jonrson
Johnson & CO
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