Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Feb 13, 1884, p. 1

Portland News In Briefs and Local Records

The item notes 65900 invested in Boothbay savings bucks beyond the initial 40000 four years earlier. Alfred Hooper, a druggist and former selectman, died by hanging at St Custine. Greenwood district has three ladies over 80 who smoke since girlhood. A Portland dispatch reports Charles J. Chapman refused to confirm mayoral nomination. Nancy J. Welen of Littleton pleaded guilty in Portland court to selling liquor without a license and received 50 days and a $106 fine. John B. Dupee creditors vote to accept 25 percent in settling claims. Henry Coolbroth, age 7, fatally injured while coasting in Lower Biddeford when a sled struck a bridge railing. A public ball at Richmond Odd Fellows building featured Madame Amy Sherwin and Chandler’s band. governor Kobie attended along with a full dress ball. Augusta hearings on three pardon cases and an Indian agent appointment for the Penobscot. no decisions rendered.

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Boothbay Alfred Hooper St Custine Selectman Greenwood Portland Charles J. Chapman United States Nancy J. Welen Littleton John B. Dupee Desser Henry Coolbroth Lower Bildeford Richmond Odd Fellows Amy Sherwin Wnd Chandlers Band Kobie Stall Augusta Rufus Waite Fred A. Wiggin Sanford Walter S. Nickerson Penobscot

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First National Bank stock trades high amid varied notices

Ten shares of First National Bank Concord stock sold at 212 each. Emma Lizzart of Lake Village died by drowning and cause unknown. Timothy Desmond of Boston arrested in Hooksett and taken to Concord for burglary in East Concord. trial today. Cheshire county officials fix site for county workhouse in Keene. Henry A. Randolph of Bristol arraigned in Concord for pension fraud. bail set at 1000 for Feb 23. Hanover writ of execution against ten businessmen. Dartmouth students linked to Parker riot case seven years ago. Parker, a book seller, paid town about 100 for damages from a student auction incident.

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First National Bank Concord Emma Lizzart Lake Village Timothy Desmond Boston Hooksett East Concord Cheshire County Keene Henry A. Randolph Bristol United States Foster Hanover Supreme Cewt Dartmouth Parker

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Bellows Falls built thirty six dwellings last year

The Bellows Falls area completed thirty six new houses at an average cost of two thousand six hundred dollars each. The report notes construction activity and local housing development in the previous year.

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Fell River mill plan amid unsettled town affairs

The city council in Lowell votes to pay deployes after March first. A new Seacomer mill is planned for Fell River despite unsettled conditions. John Flemming of Wardkill Bradford was killed by a train near the Boston and Maine line.

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Lowell Hielsoke Frank Menards East Street Fell River Seacomer John Flemming Atlantic Mills Lawrence Ward Kill Bradford Boston and Maine

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Providence court weighs habeas corpus custody case

In Providence the supreme court heard Herman G Wetterlein of Philadelphia seek a writ of habeas corpus to gain custody of his 15 year old son. The boy studies in Providence under his mother's care after an Indiana divorce. Testimony covered family dissensions and the case was held for advisement.

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George Bridge Providence Rhode Island Hospital Supreme Court Herman G. Wetterlein Philadelphia Indiana

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Personal notes from Hartford and Washington gossip

G W Cable remains at Mark Twain's Hartford home and improves. Gen Robert Toombs mocks Wendell Phillips as an infernal machine set to music. Rev Dr F M Ellis denies a Baltimore pastorate call. Rev Dr Jutten of New York accepts South Baptist church pastorate in South Boston after Rev T D Anderson's death. Gov Robie of Maine dined in Richmond Me and attended an Odd Fellows hall dedication. A Maine election nod for governor is proposed with Jasper Hutchings, C A Spofford, and John B Redman named. The Flood palace in Nobhil San Francisco will be built of stone and woods, costing millions, opening 187. K K Wilson shows the ivory head of a cane used against Benedict Arnold at West Point. Harry E Packer's death leaves a $12 million estate to Miss Packer, with $7 659 000 annual income from Lehigh Valley stock. Miss Catherine Wolfe of New York is next wealthiest unmarried woman at $4 million. George Ticknor Curtis arrives in Washington to attend Supreme Court sessions, planning to use Washington as primary business location.

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G. W. Cable Mark Twain Hartford Robert Toombs Wendell Phillips F. M. Ellis Baltimore Society Jutten New York South Baptist Church South Boston T. D. Anderson K K. Wilson Wilson House Benedict Arnold West Point Harry E. Packer Reading Packer Miss Packer Lehigh Valley Railroad Catherine Wolfe America

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Embezzlement Charge Shocks Army Clerk in New York

George Davidson chief clerk of the subsistence department at Chicago station under Commissary Michael P. Small in 1879 1880 was arrested for embezzling 3000 during the years named. Maj. Small cited fraud in altering charges from 532 gallons of vinegar at 16 1 2 cents to 7200 five pound evaporated apples at 50 cents. Davidson confessed guilt and bail was set at 5500 by Judge Brown in U S district court.

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Nw York George Davidson United States Army Station Chicago Michael P. Small Maj Small Davidson Brown United States District Court

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Coal Firm Raises Eastern Prices 25 Cents Per Ton

The Philadelphia and Reading coal and iron company announces an advance of 25 cents per ton on stove and chestnut coal in eastern markets, effective immediately. The move affects supply costs for regional buyers and reflects market shifts in fuel pricing.

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Senate Republicans Fight to Shield Corruption Funds

Special despatch from Washington reports ex-Speaker Keifer resisting cross-examination over Gen Boynton charges, citing dignity while avoiding testimony. Senate debate centers on punishing government employees who contribute to political campaigns, with Voorhees urging a law making both giver and receiver liable. Executive nominations, postmaster confirmation, and other political maneuvering fill the record.

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Washington Keifer Gen. Boynton House of Representatives

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Many Naval Officers to be Retired from Active Service

Washington reports that in the current year many senior naval officers will retire from active duty. Retirements include Rear Admiral Pattison on the 8th, Rear Admiral Shufeldt on the 21st, Rear Admiral Hughes on March 21, Admiral Baldwin on September 8, Commodore Wills on September 30, and Commodore Phelps on November 2, prompting expected changes in assignments and much speculation in naval circles.

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Washington Pattison Shufeldt Hughes Pacific Cooper North Atlantic Baldwin Wills Phelps South Atlantic Joint Committee On Public Printing Essex Paper Company Philadelphia A. Balfour Philadelpha Holyoke Paper Company Holyoke Mass Mileston & Hollingsworth Boston Potter New York House Banking and Currency Committee Secretary of the Treasury House Ways and Means Wilkins

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Calamity Flood Afflicts Ohio Valley Prompting Aid Appeals

Cincinnati reports the Ohio River rising faster than a year ago with railroads suspended and Covington lacking gas or water. Gallipolis notes falling water after a morning peak, while Portsmouth sees continued rise. Masons urge nationwide aid via the Cincinnati flood committee. Buffalo reports half the town flooded yet stocked, Leon Place has 200 evacuated, and Point Pleasant is largely underwater. Kanawha valley flood waters span three to five miles wide. Cincinnati sends provisions to Guyandotte as eight days of feeding loom. Wheeling anchors appeal for clothing and bedding as rains persist. Louisville sees hourly river rise and store closures while Jeffersonville faces zero provisions. Pomeroy remains underwater with most buildings flooded and many foundations displaced.

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New England Ship Building Company Formed in Bath

A Bath Maine stock company named the New England Ship Building company is formed with 500000 capital. Goss Sawyer Packard firms contribute 400000. Captain Goss to manage. The firm will own shipyards mills a marine railway and other properties with contracts ahead totaling 300000. Sylvester Marsh of Concord president Guay C Goss vice president B F Packard T W Jiyde Arthur Sewall of Bath B F Caldwell of Concord named to the board.

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Woman shoots man then kills self at elevated station

At Fifty-ninth Street station a man named Andree was fatally shot by a young woman identified as Jennie H. Almey who also died. He claimed engagement to her ended due to her being divorced, a claim not trusted. An unknown man jumped from the Providence steamer last night, dying. Judge Donahue denied a motion to ban McGlory pending a new trial. The funeral of Thomas Kinsella is set for today in Brooklyn. The Central Trust Company sues New York City & Northern Railroad and others to foreclose a $4,000,660 mortgage from 1860.

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Washington Senator Voorhees Senate Voorhees Hawley Mr. Voorhees Beck Finance Committee Congress Mr. Dawes Mr. Beck Dawes Harrison Committee On the Judiciary New Yorke Fifty-ninth Street Third Avenue Andree Jennie H. Almey Providence Fall River Donahue Supreme Court Gilly McGlory Banul Thomas Kinsella Price Brooklyn Central Trust Company New York City & Northern Railroad Company New York Law and Improvement Company Isic

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Thieves Nabbed After Jewelry Store Ring Thefts

Providence police captured two of three professional thieves likely from New York after a daytime operation on Westminster Street. The suspects, about 30, used aliases Frank Barrill alias George Williams and George H. Macomber, with four gold chains a ring a pearl-handled knife and silk handkerchiefs seized. two chains and the ring matched items stolen from A J Robinson's store.

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Providence R. I New York Westminster Street Parker Clandiing Tilden & Thurber’s A. J. Robinson Joshua Gray B. W H. Gladding Frank Barrill George Williams George H. Macomber Robinson’s Store

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Inquest Finds Conant Fatally Shot McClellan

Coroner Park held an inquest in Norwich on Al McClellan’s death. The medical examiner’s autopsy and six witnesses established Frank V. Conant fired the fatal shot as McClellan fled. A witness recalled Conant’s taunt about his wife. The verdict found deliberate, wilful homicide. Rumors circulated that Mrs. Conant showed dementia.

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Lincoln club endorses Logan for president in Connecticut

At the Lincoln club annual meeting in Meriden on February 12 a letter from John A. Logan on rights of colored men in the south was read amid enthusiasm. The club passed resolutions endorsing Logan as a presidential candidate. Letters from Gen. Grant and James G. Blaine were also read.

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Weavers Strike at Crescent Mill in Fall River

In Fall River Mass on February 12 operatives voiced broad discontent as weavers at Crescent mill walked out demanding concessions similar to those won by other workers. The action signals mounting tension over pay hours and working conditions within the textile sector.

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Spinners and Weavers Face Labor Troubles in Mills

King Phillip mills refused demands and the mill was halted with wages paid. The annual corpora tion meeting is set for tomorrow and the mill remains closed until the dispute is resolved. Spinners union met with Frank Mc Foster of Cambridge addressing them. Reports from unions in Providence, Central Falls, Boston, Lawrence, Lowell, and Lewiston were positive. Committees will seek aid from New York, Brooklyn, Troy, Newark, Boston and other large unions. Spinners offered to raise weekly assessment to $2, but the strikers chose not to. Plans include more mill strikes if print cloth markets improve, with no decisive action yet. Weavers held shop meetings and plan a general gathering Thursday.

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King Phillip Mills Frank Kk. Foster Cambridge Providence Central Falls Boston Lawrence Lowell Lewiston New York Brooklyn Troy Newark Jonathan Pierce Townsend Charles L. Short Lewis Shaw Board of Agriculture Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Agricultural Experimental Station State Agricultural College Newburyport and Amesbury Horse Railroad Company Haverhill Aqueduct Company Silverlake Haverhill Samuel W. Brown Brimfield Theodore Giddings Housatonic Water Company Housatonic Frederick Ayer Washington Mills Company James A. Fox Montague Paper Company John Russell Cutlery Company Keith Paper Company Turner’s Falls Cotton Mills Douglass Axe Manufacturing Company Atlantic Cotton Mills Lawrence Dack Company Everett Mills Indian Orchard Mill Ocean Mills Hamilton Manufacturing Company Lowell Hosiery Company New England Busting Company American Bolt Company Belvidere Woollen Company Mr. Pillsbury Joyner Sanderson Hoosac Troy and Greenfeld Norris David Pulsifer Commonwealth O. Gilmore Bridgewater Barrus Board of Control Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station Amherst Washburn Committee On the Judiciary Worcester Bayer Public Service Thayer Education Massachusetts Louisville Committee On Agriculture Hillside Agricultural Society Committee On Probate and Chancery Committee On Education Thomas Judiciary H. H. Gilmore Committee On Mercantile Affairs Currier Union Congregational Society North Brookfield Pillsbury Suffolk Galvin Wakefield Middlesex Burt Tewis Massachusetts School Blackstone Valley Agricultural Society Military Department Committee On Military Affairs Eliza C. Reed Senate Joint

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Odd Fellows Anniversary Ball in Boston at Paine hall

Boston lodge No. 2418 of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows celebrated its first anniversary with a ball and supper at Paine hall on Tuesday evening. The program featured literary exercises, an oration by Robert T. Teamoh, and addresses from Boston and Cambridge lodge representatives. Delegates from numerous lodges attended, and 75 couples were seated for supper after a 10 o'clock dance. Carriages were ordered for 2 a.m.

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Souvenir Medal Presented By Washington Light Infantry

A large gathering at Boylston Hall saw the Washington light infantry of Charleston present a medal to the Boston light infantry in a ceremony led by Lieut. Col. John K. Hallin e and Captain George K. Lovett. The medal signifies lasting friendship between the units and the reunited North and South, followed by a midnight dance and remarks from Boston leaders and visiting officers.

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Cal. Mall Boylston Washington Light Infantry Charleston D. C Boston Light Injanry Co. KK M. Vv. M Heston George K. Lovett John K. Hallin Oehalf Washington Light Infan'ry Marshall Chiuileston Mercer Giichrist Boston Gichrist Old Guard New York Boston Light Infantry Washit Ton Light Infantry S. C George EB. Lovett Howard Wade Leroy M. Bickford T. T. Rayner Arthur L. Robinson Martin A. Fleming Henry F. Clark Col A. C. Wellington Maj. Matthews Adj. King Quartermaster Kellett Thomas New Guards Sampson A. W. Hersey Isaac P. Gragg Lenene Talbot Henderson George E. Lovett Samuel Hobbs Hiram J.townsend W. Pepperell

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Regular Monthly Meeting of Bostonian Society Notables and Recollections

The Bostonian society’s regular monthly meeting at the old state house drew a large attendance. Officers reported loans and gifts including an oil painting of Constable Reed, a Sawyer home plan, Gov. Brooks’s marshal commission signed by Washington and Jefferson, and Pendleton engravings. John T. Prince read a paper on personal recollections of Boston seventy years ago, recounting landmarks, the wishing stone, Sea Fencibles, and the prison ship.

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John JT. Prince Bostonian Society Old State House Stanwood Constable Reed Boston Old Reed Sawyer Iead John Brooks Massichusetts George Washington Thomas Jefferson Pendleton Bunker Hill Maverick House Executive Committee R. C. Watterson Eliza Quincy John TY. Prince Bowdoin Street Prince

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Eames Beats Smith in Thirty-Ninth Match at Marshalls

The thirty-ninth game in the tournament took place Tuesday afternoon at Marshalls with Fred Eames facing E L Smith of Boston. Kaumes held the opening end throughout and Eames won by a score of 140 to 9.0 points. The highest runs were 10 for Eames and 9 for Smith. Time was 1h 23m. Referee was W L Hall and scorer Charles Loring. It was the last meeting for the two, Eames now 3-6 and Smith 1-8. Next day Campbell plays Baker in a highly anticipated match.

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Cape Cod Folks case opens in Plymouth libel suit

Lorenzo L Nightingale sues Alexander Williams and others for libel damages set at 10 000. Plaintiff's 30 to 40 page declaration cites every paragraph mentioning Nightingale. Defendants deny contempt or libel. Trial opened by Brown and will continue tomorrow.

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Senate OKs Virginia congressional redistricting plan

In Richmond on February 12 the senate passed a bill redrawing Virginia's congressional map. It moved to the house of delegates where two hours of filibustering ended with a strict party-line vote. The plan creates eight Democratic districts and two Republican or coalitionist districts.

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Boys from Boston Runaway Seek West Aid

George Smith aged 16 and Michael Smith aged 12 fled Boston and reached New York. They applied to the Children’s Aid Society for relocation to the west and were arrested. In court they were remanded while friends could be located.

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New York George Michael Smith Boston Children’s Aid Society

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Biennial Amendment Dominates Senate Action

The legislature debates a biennial election and session plan amid extensive committee reports. Petitions cover school books, taxation, water and rail projects, and public waivers as lawmakers seek to reform processes and finances.

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English policy blamed as vacillating in Soudan crisis

In the House of Lords and Commons both condemn England's Soudan policy amid new advances by rebels in Sinkat and Tokar. Salisbury denounces vacillation. Gladstone rebuts and defends cabinet. Reports say Sinkat fell, Suakim garrison destroyed, distressing scenes in the town. Gordon remains hopeful, orders Col. Coulogan to Khartoum, additional reinforcements expected.

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London House of Lords Marquis of Salisbury Sennaar Hicks England Egypt Earl Granville India Sinkat Tokar Gordon Suakim Baker Pasha Downing Street Sir Stafford Northcote House of Commons Gen. Hicks Gladstone Stuford Northcote Stafford Mr.Gladstone Gen. Gordon George Campbell Lord Randolph Churchill Edward Stanhope Kaypt LondDonn Gen Col. Coulogan Khartoum Standard Siakut Tewtfik Bey Tewfik Bey Osman Degma Tewfek Bey

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Wills Leave Charitable Bequests From Local Deceased

The will of the late Wm Murphy directs 100 to the Home for Destitute Catholic Children and 166 from furniture sale proceeds to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 500 to Archbishop Williams to pay Cathedral debts, and the Conferences Society of St Vincent and St Paul to receive wearing apparel. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd are residuary legatees. Rev J W Daley's will probated allocates goods to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Seminary library to the Archdiocese, funds to the poor of St Joseph West End, and life policies largely to the Archbishop Williams, with 500 to St Joseph’s poor. most property goes to charity, save portraits to Mrs James F Wilkinson of Cambridge. The will dates Jan 30 1880.

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Invention talk and events at city venues today

Mr Chauncy Smith of Boston reads a paper on The Influence of Invention on Civilization at the Society of Arts meeting in the Institute of Technology lecture room. A sale of useful and fancy articles runs today and Thursday 10 A M to 10 P M at the Reformed Episcopal church corner Dartmouth and Harwich. A Washington's birthday festival at Music hall features Edmands' band for dancing and an adult assembly in the evening. Harvard assembly at Papouti's on the 20th. A private masquerade by 40 South End young ladies at Union Park ball on February 22. Social Temperance union banquet at Tremont Temple on Friday, February 15, at 3.

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Boston Marine Society Holds Quarterly Meeting and Elections

A Boston Marine Society quarterly gathering reported relief aid totaling 54 members helped at 1665 dollars. New marine members elected include Lyman B. Rich Somerville George Hincksey Providence R I Miles Standish Bath Me James R Harriman Belfast Me Nehemiah Nickerson West Harwich and Orrin S Crowell Dennisport. Efforts noted on life saving stations at Gay Head and Point Alderton and a breakwater request for Sandy Bay Cape Ann. A pilotage reform committee was named with Captains Emery and Humphrey and president added.

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Boston Marine Society Relief Committee Lyman B. Rich Somerville George B. Hincksey Providence R. I Miles Standish Bath James R. Harriman Belfast Nehemiah Nickerson West Harwich Orrin S. Crowell Dennisport Candage New England John E. Emery John Humphrey

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Franklin Institute Plans International Promotion of Mechanics

The Franklin Institute of the state of Pennsylvania announces its intention to hold an international promotion to advance the mechanic arts. The announcement outlines its aim to foster progress, encourage innovation, and elevate practical craftsmanship through a broad program.

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Margaret Mather as Rosalind in As You Like It at the Boston Theatre

Margaret Mather debuted this season as Rosalind with a mixed reception. Her elocution seemed measured and lacks natural art, leaving the performance tame. Levick offered the strongest support, Salvini fluctuated, and Davidge did not meet the part's demands. Uncle Sam at Chelsea failed due to weak plot and disjointed libretto though Miss Gordon and the doctor’s chorus drew some praise.

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Crushed by a Heavy Beam and Thieves Arrested

A Charlestown driver Joseph Firth, 35, was crushed by a heavy beam and load Tuesday, moved to Massachusetts General Hospital. Arrests include John B. Bragg, 25, for larceny from Thomas P. Lovell’s home. Ella Douglass for robbing Jacob Finklestein. Charles Hastings for stealing shoes. W E S Rice for throwing a lamp causing burns to Clara Holmes. Additional notes cover embezzlement pending, a scalp injury to Jane Johnson, and robberies involving John O'Brien and John Rogers with recovered items.

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Sermon at People's Church on Christ's Mission in New York

A large audience attended the People’s church dedication services led by Rev. Dr. Newman of New York City. The sermon, on The mission of Christ from First Timothy 1 15, contrasted what Christ did and did not say, noting salvation of sinners as his central purpose and that temporal progress followed Christian influence. Benediction by Rev. J N Short.

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Appeal for a kindergarten and primary school for the blind

Mr Anagnos of the Perkins Institute appeals for foundation and endorsement of a kindergarten and primary school for blind children. He notes the current entry age of nine, poverty and degradation facing many children, and the lack of trained teachers in public schools or at home. Trustees urge generosity and support from those able to aid this charity.

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Anagnos Perkins Institute For the Blind Institute of South Boston Institute Francis Brooks Gen Quincy

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Franklin Institute Plans International Promotion of Mechanics

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Crushed by a Heavy Beam and Thieves Arrested

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