Comedy of errors in Hudgens vs Lee court case draws laughter
The Municipal Civil Court heard Hudgens vs Lee in a case about a strawberry roan burro colt mistaken for a stallion. Dr. Daniel D. Lee, a veterinary surgeon, operated on the wrong animal due to mix ups between two Clarks and two streets, leading to a damages award of $50 to Seymour L. Hudgens.
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Municipal Civil Court
Hudgens
Parkway
Daniel D. Lee
Mr. Hudgens
Seymour L. Hudgens
George F. Clark
Park Commission
Clark
Park
Park Street
Dr. Lee
Clarks
Mexico
Boston Purchases Tremont Street Estate From Society
The Massachusetts Historical Society held its stated meeting yesterday afternoon. The sale of its Tremont street estate to the city of Boston was completed and approved unanimously. Rev. L W Spring and Prof Woodrow Wilson were elected to resident and corresponding membership respectively. T K Lothrop to write General F A Walker memoir for publication.
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Massachusetts Historical Society
Justin Winsor
LL. D
C. C. Smith
Boston
Tremont Street
Arthur Lord
L. W. Spring
D. D
Williams College
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
T. K. Lothrop
F. A. Walker
Reform Boston Plans Stir Public Reform Deliberations
The Great and General Court heard that many Boston residents want city government overhauled. Three reform schemes were debated by the Metropolitan Affairs Committee, including a Citizens Association plan for a two per ward Common Council and a two year board appointment system. The Municipal League and merchants committee proposals favor a 38 member single legislature with ward and at large seats. President Capen and Mayor Quincy spoke in support. hearing continued to February 25.
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Massachusetts
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Citizens’ Association of Boston
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Metropolitan Affairs
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Municipal Board of Commerce and Finance
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Chamber of Commerce
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The
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Clearing House Association
Shoe and Leather Exchange
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League
Merchants’ Committee
Samuel B. Capen
Quincy
F. B. Allen
Jonathan A. Lane
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John C. Cobb
Common Council
Kinney
Ward 11
Jones
Arthur Wood
Lawrence School
Horgan
School Committee of
Board of Aldermen
Kinney, Saunders
Lonergan
William J. Miller
Ward 5
Board of Police
Henley Street
Charlestown
Miller
Falvey
Back Bay
W. J. Donovan
Board of Health
East Boston Land Company
Jeffries Point
Wood Island
Come
Dean
First
South
Public Grounds Department
Park Department
House of Industry
Deer Island
Milton
Boylston Street
Washington
Charles Street
West End
Boston Common
Senate
John W. Agnes
Somerville
West End Street Railway
Boston Common Council Debates School Board Reforms and Fire Delays
Boston Common Council discusses an insane and pauper oversight overhaul with Kinney leading a plan for a separate trustees board. The council also investigates ambulance delays after a Charlestown Henley Street fire, plus multiple orders on street work, street cleaning, and park playground transfers.
Bills Move Through Senate As Pardons Board Proposed
Legislation advances with several measures in the Senate and House. A Boston bill requests creation of a Board of Pardons. Another proposal—backed by Hayes of Boston—seeks constitutional amendment for minority representation in General Court elections. Lancaster Elevated Railway Co seeks a $10,000,000 franchise for electric elevated lines in Boston with multiple routes and a 5-cent fare for twenty years, plus free transfers to connecting lines.
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House
Gallivan
Boston
Board of Pardons
Hayes
Lancaster Elevated Railway Company
Manhattan
Union Station
Canal Street
Haymarket Square
Washington Street
Adams Square
Devonshire Street
Winthrop Square
Arch Street
Chauncy Street
Harrison Avenue
Dudley Street
Union
Dover Street
Roxbury Crossing
Mills to Start Woollen Mill Resumes Operations
WOONSOCKET R I Feb 11 The woollen mill at Oak Valley Burrellville formerly operated by J D Nichols & Sons has changed hands and preparations are making for resuming operations It has been due sixteen months and formerly employed nearly 100 hands.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Oak Valley
Burrellville
J. D. Nichols & Sons
Cure Almost All the Ailments Suffering Men and Women
The electrical department reports daily crowds and astonishing cures for nearly all forms of ailment. Hundreds of patients suffer from starrh throat and lung diseases are treated with notable results.
Munyon’s Electric Machine Promises Quick Cures for Ailments
Advertised claims list catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia and many illnesses. Munyon's static electric apparatus is said to relieve pain aid nervous prostration and other conditions with a seated treatment by an expert physician. Endorsing testimonials from Boston residents claim rapid improvement and cures.
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W. Rickley
Eighth Street
Boston
Mass
Eugene Chapin
Pinckney Street
Tola Forrest
Monad Street
Munyons Life Chamber promises cures for throat and lung diseases
An advertisement touts Munyons Life Chamber as a rational cure for catarrh asthma bronchitis and all throat and lung diseases. It claims to reach sore spots purify inflamed organs and deliver medicated oxygen through every pore and inhalation to strengthen the nervous system.
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Munyon
Munyon's Improved Homeopathic Remedies Featured
Munyon's improved homeopathic remedies are marketed as separate cures for each disease and sold nationwide. The ads claim thousands of homes lack a family physician and endorse free trials and advice from Tremont Temple, with free medical attention offered at office or home.
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Munyon
Tremont Temple
Death of South Boston Man at 91 Baxter Street
William Dertwinkle aged 75 was found dead in bed by his wife at 8 pm at 91 Baxter Street South Boston. Dr Young certified death from bronchitis and pneumonia.
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William Dertwinkle
Baxter Street
Boston
Young
St Stephen’s T A B Ball Sets Feb 26 Reunion at Moon Street
The ball committee of St Stephen's T A B Society met to plan their annual reunion and ball to be held Friday evening Feb 26 at St John's Hall Moon Street. Invitations to prominent public men including Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy have been extended and many accepted. After the meeting a reception and dance followed.
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St. Stephen
Die Walküre at Boston Theatre Impresses Large Audience
The Boston Theatre hosted Die Walküre with Lilli Lehmann as Brunhilde in a largely praised performance. Critics noted Lehmann's range and phrasing improved after a challenging opening act, while Fritz Ernst and Susan Strong received strong acclaim in key roles.
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Boston Theatre
Lilli Lehmann
Brunhilde
Damrosch
Milka Ternina
Mme. Lehmann
Fraulein Ternina
Fritz Ernst
Siegmund
Susan Strong
Sieglinde
Emil Fischer
Wotan
Fritz Derschach
Siegfried
Ernst Kraus
Lomasney amendment to seat black councillor fails in Senate
In a heated debate over seating a black member on the Governor's Council, Senator Lomasney urged nondiscrimination while opponents tied a party agenda to the effort. The roll call ended 4-27 with Gallivan Hayes Lomasney Moran voting yes and Quinn voting no.
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Councillor Allen
Quinn
Tennessee
Lomasney
Senate
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Hampden
Back Bay
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Executive Council
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Garrison
Phillips
Holden
Massachusetts
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Worcester
Allen
Democracy of
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Mr. Hayes
Mr. Roberts
Irwin
Berkshire
Senator Quinn
Suffolk
Gallivan
Messrs. Gallivan
Hayes
Moran
Public Library Thief Steals Coats in Cambridge
Over six weeks a sneak thief at the Cambridge Public Library has taken about twenty overcoats along with hats and rubbers. Police suspect a single man, as most coats share similar size. The culprit enters without outerwear then dons a coat before leaving. Victims include Frank L. Ellis and W. W. Garrett.
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Cambridge Public Library
Frank L. Ellis
W. W. Garrett
Two New Justices Nominated by Governor
Executive council approves Walter Adams of Framingham as special justice of the First District Court of southern Middlesex and Harvey F. Baker of Brookline as associate justice of Brookline Police Court. Council also approves $8500 compensation bill for commissioners who investigated the Massachusetts Benefit Association from Nov 7, 1896, to Jan 7, 1897.
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Framingham
First District Court
Middlesex
Harvey F. Baker
Brookline
Police Court
Massachusetts Benefit Association
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