Dangerous Schoolhouses Edward Atkinson Answers Critics
Edward Atkinson defends his criticism of Boston fire safety, denounces inadequate fire escapes on four story schoolhouses and Faneuil Hall, and urges the law department and city officials to action. He notes multiple city bodies lack clear authority, recounts inspection failures since the November fire, and calls for enforceable building acts and safer exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Atkinson
Hart
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Water Board
Law Department
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Messrs
William Minot, Jr
John G. Stearns
William H. Sayward
City Engineer
New York
South Bend
Thack
Grand Jury
Fanellil
Faneuilial
Faneuil
Department of Public Buildings
City notes on hearings and civic matters
City notices report a hearing on relocating 200 feet of East Second street, a school club dinner, hospital fund appeals, militia roster changes, and church and civic lectures. The Edison Company seeks rights to extend incandescent lighting to Back Bay, with remonstrants noted. Also listed are court orders to show cause for pole locations and various February events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
K Streets
Massachusetts Schoolmasters’ Club
Brunswick
Children’s Hospital
I. G. Curtis
Ladies’ Aid Association
Marlboro Street
Henry Hastings
First Artillery
Hodges
Charles Kenney
Quarte
Dow
Alvah
Fulford
Sixth Infantry
William J. Howard
T. R. Sucer
Channing Hall
Jesus
Edison Electric & Tlumimating Company
Board of Aldermen
Back Bay
Incandescent Light Company
Edison Company
Methodist Social Union
Berkeley Hall
Franas E. Clark
The
Golden Rule
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Association Mate Quartet
P. J. J. Cooper
Poultry Show Awards Debut at Music Hall Closes
The music hall poultry exhibition wraps up today with visitors drawn to Bumstead Hall brood boxes and the charming peterkins. Awards honored breeders like Williams, Bucknam, Wheeler, and Davis across categories including Light Brahmas, Pyle, Cockerel, Pigeons Fantail Red, Trampeters, Dragoon, and Yurbits with first and second placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Bumstead Hall
Peterkins
F. J. Underhill
P. Williams
Cockerel
Fletcher
Hea
Pst
VV. Shaw
Brockton
George Davis
Montpelier
Pullet
C. A. Wheeler
Brynton
Paul Darkoe
Williams
C. Bucknaim
Hen
P. Willias
Bucknam
Pyle
O. W. Bowman
Dr. PF. Ht
Lowland
Drewett
J. K. Holmes
J. Gavin
University Lecture Schedule February 16 22 at Appleton
A dense listing of lectures and events from February 16 to February 22 at Appleton Chapel and surrounding university venues. Key items include Lyman Abbott services, senior commencement meetings, lectures by Professor Hill on Zenesis and Bismarck, English literature courses, Homer studies, a medicine profession conference, physics and phonograph topics, an oral debate on the World’s Fair, Bowdoin prize, and Washington's birthday holiday across all departments. Names include Lyman Abbott A S Hill H A Henstiaw Cohn Blaine Wight Trowbridge Warren and institutions University College Divinity School Jefferson Physical Laboratory and Bowdoin prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton Chapel
Lyman Abbott
D.D
A. S. Hill
Semitic Seminary
H. A. Henstiaw
Bismarck
Cohn
Sever
Cohn Dryden
Hill
University
Blaine
Wight
Divinity School
Trowbridge
Jefferson Physical Laboratory
New York
Appleton
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Warren
Washington
Mexican Concessions Attract Million Dollar Offer
New York reports rapid rise in Mexican enterprises and securities. An English syndicate offers the American Export & Trading Company $1,000,000 cash for a Mexican concession, with the American firm placing a value of $3,000,000 and President Goll newly appointed Mexican Commissioner signaling possible sale for at least that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Export & Trading
Goll
Mexico
Pisa
G. QO. Taylor
G. O. Taylor
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Boston
Murdoch Lectures on Macbeth in Steinert Hall
James E. Murdoch presented the second in his pen and voice series on Shakespeare at Steinert Hall, discussing Macbeth. He argued witches belief shaped the era, praised Macbeth's bravery, and noted Lady Macbeth's strong will and moral conflict while reading key scenes with commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdoch
Shakspere
James E. Murdoch
Steinert Hall
Macbeth
Arrest for attempted blackmail involving a tobacco dealer
Charles F. Rogers once a Central wharf tobacco dealer and alleged policy ticket seller was arrested for attempting blackmail. He visited Mrs. Frank O. Percival at 215 West Newton Street and proposed a payoff to keep a case hushed, meeting again at Revere Beach Lynn station where a money envelope was handed to him and Inspectors Colins and Dewan made the arrest. He claims to be a Confederate in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Rogers
Central Wharf
Frank O. Percival
West Newton Street
Lynn
Dr. Ludgate
Ie Mater
Architectural Club Exhibit Showcases Henry P Kirby Designs
An exhibition at Hamilton's Architectural Club rooms features 67 drawings by Henry P Kirby. Subjects range from practical interiors to imaginary Spainan city corners, including a country tavern seaside casino seaside cottages hotels country house sporting club house smoking room and the spire of St John the Divine in New York. The show opens to club members and friends on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Architectural Club
Hamilton Place
Henry P. Kirby
Spain
Stu.John the Divine
New York City
Fifth annual Telegraphers Ball at Odd Fellows Hall a success
The Telegraphers Mutual Aid and Literary Association held its fifth annual ball in Odd Fellows Hall last night. Germania Orchestra led by Emil Mollenhauer provided music with Tufts the alimentary. Darel Carter directed the floor with assistance from Thomas F. Clark and a corps of aides. President is Robert E. Tobin. Van Houten's Cocoa is advertised.
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Telegraphers’ Mutual Aid and Literary Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Germania Orchestra
Emil Mollenhauer
Tufts
Darel Carter
Thomas F. Clark
Aids
Robert E. ‘Tobin
Royal Baking Powder Advertises Economy and Quality
The copy extols the product as the most economical in use and praises its great qualities, urging readers to try Royal Baking Powder if they are not already using it.
Injunction Fight Over Electric Gas Lighting Patents
United States Circuit Court on February 14 heard motions for preliminary injunctions in cases Cout. J. Boston Electric Company vs Charles W. Holtzer and others, and Crockett patent issues. The Tirrell patent requires a single impulse to turn the gas cock. defendants use a series of impulses. Court denied injunctions, finding noninfringement or substantial doubt. Other docket items include cases of damages for horses, sewer overflows, and various contracts and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Cout. J
Boston Electric Company
Charles W. Holtzer
Same
Holtzer-Cabot Electric Company
Jacob K. Tirrell
Charles H. Crockett
Crockeu
Demurrage dispute over Boston lumber port usage
In a libel in persona for demurrage Albert L. Bellatty sues Henry C. Curtis et al over the City of Ellsworth cargo. The court finds no negligence or deviation from port usage and dismisses the libel with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Bellatty
Henry C. Curtis
Boston
City of Ellsworth
Consignees
Ellsworth
Iyperton
Lowell
Houlimes
Healy
Brooslyn Ice Company
Black
Riley
J. P. Carver
J. Russell, Jr
Adjourned Circuit Court Bar Meeting Notice
United States Circuit Court announces an adjourned bar meeting in the Circuit Court room on Monday the 17th at 7 o clock p.m. By order of the Committee. Lee, John G. Stelson, Secretary.
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United States Circuit Court
Notick
Circuit Court
Aronday
Zocluck P.m
Comuntt Lee
John G. Stelson
Old Colony Railroad versus Framingham Water Works
A bill in equity seeks a court order to remove the pumping station on land claimed by the railroad as taken for public necessity, while the water works defend its siting as required for public need. The case involves questions of location agreement and contested public necessity. Attorneys J. H. Benson for the plaintiff and J. G. Avvoct for the defendant appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony Railroad Company
Framingham Water Works
J. H. Benson
J. G. Avvoct
Carroll v Cotrell personal injury suit filed for $5000
John H. Carroll petitions in the case against Simon G Cotrell seeking $5000 in damages for personal injuries alleged from events on July 4, 18__. the plaintiff is Patrick J. Carroll, claiming the prescription of powders for a five month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitman
John H. Carroll
Simon G. Cottrell
Patrick J. Carroll
Parochial School Tax Suit in Salem Superior Court
In Essex County Salem on February 14 action No. 6647-5795 concerns James Educational Institution versus City of Salem over taxes paid under protest for property used as a parochial school. Decision reserved. attorneys D. W. Quill for plaintiff and L. Evans for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Salem
Superior Court Roundup of Essex County Crimes
In the Essex Superior Court on February 14, cases include Louis Hill and Julia Hill of Amesbury charged with lar ceny in a building with fines of 25 dollars plus costs of 6. Henry F. Creshere, Peter J. Lyons, and John W. Philpot of Lynn fined 25 dollars for selling lottery tickets with 6 dollars costs. Bridget Lynch of Amesbury liquor case fined 75 dollars with 40 13 dollars costs. Thomas Landry of Gloucester liquor fined 75 dollars with 2148 dollars costs. Ellen Slayes of Salem liquor fined 100 dollars with 23 13 dollars costs and three months in prison.
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Aiem
Sherman
J. Louis Hill
Julia Hill
Amesbury
Henry F. Creshere
Peter J. Lyons
John W. Philpot
Lynn
Bridget Lynch
Thomas Landry
Gloucester
Ellen Slayes
Salem
Two Defendants Sentenced in Superior Court Crimes
In Superior Criminal Court on February 14 Judge Dunbar sentenced James Sprague to thirty months and Frank Gorman to thirty months in the House of Correction for breaking and entering. Michael H. Kilroy received seven months for larceny, Catharine Gallagher was fined fifty dollars and costs for liquor law violation, with costs totaling fifteen hundred twenty five dollars.
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Superior Criminal Court
Dunbar
J. James Sprague
House of Correction
Frank Gorman
Michael H. Kilroy
Catherine Gallagher
Superior Court Docket of Contested Libels Heard
The Superior Court lists a Monday morning docket of contested libels and related cases. Names include Gage v Steinkrauss, Greenough v Emer, Edwards v Cahill, Shrety v Dessan, L v admx vs B M RR, Flagz v Puffer, Brown v Ricker, Lieckard v Tripp, Garmon v Shepard, Geist v Inhabitants of Selrose, Pfeiffer v Globe Newspaper Co, Harrington v Stearns, Libby v Townsend, Inhabitants of Woburn v Trustees Tufts College, Goldshwait ext v Bishop, Cox v Reeves, Inhabitants Melrose v Inhabitants Granby, Lynde v Morin, etc., with trial proceedings and a note that further action will be taken.
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Superior Court
Thomps
Gage
Steinkrauss
Tripp
Garmon
Bishop
Cox v. Reeves
Melrose
Granby
Lynde v. Morin
Superior Court Dedham Hearing Jury Waived Cases Libels
Norfolk County court notes show the court hearing jury waived cases and libels for divorce. Proceedings were continued to Monday February 17 with the focus on divorce matters and related filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Dedham
Insolvency Court in Suffolk County holds third meetings
In the Insolvency Court session dated February 14, Hampton vs Hayward and a list of other cases were moved to March 28 for their third meetings. Adjournments include Andrew Stone, Francis Gould, Thomas Clune, Pierce Quirk, Amelia Gerstel, Charles Paterson, Braddock and Presley, Dowley and Proctor, Edward Coburn, James Webber, Louis Nashenseg, August Youns, Mares Mintz, William Costello, and Fred Whitney. Frank Tyler adjourned to Feb 28. Edith Binney heard on petition for examination. Costello adjourned second meeting. Jeremiah Ahern debtor sworn. Isaac Cinker creditors petition continued to Feb 28. Clough and Mayer third hearing on composition closed and confirmed. First Meetings notes Chester Williams warrant not taken. John Westervyelt and Charles Gorely assigned.
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Suffolk County
McKuim
Hampton Vs. Hayward
Andrew P. Stone
Francis E. Gould
Thomas Clune
Pierce Quirk
Amelia H. Gerstel
Charles G. Paterson
Braddock & Presley
Dowley & Proctor
Edward E. Coburn
James G. Webber
Louis Nashenseg
Youns
Mares K. Mintz
William P. Costello
Fred M. Whitney
Frank P. Tyler
Edith M. Binney
Jeremiah J. Ahern
Isaac M. Cinker
Clough & Mayer
Chester Williams
John Z. Westervyelt
Charles P. Gorely
California Excursions by Raymond Whitcomb Tours
Eight years into Pacific coast tours Raymond Whitcomb Co. announces three March departures from Boston on March 6 10 and 20. March 10 route includes Cincinnati and New Orleans while the others go via Chicago Kansas City and Santa Fe. Mexico trips depart March 3 and March 10. Circulars available from W Raymond 296 Washington Street.
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Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb
Bosto
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Chicago
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Old Mexico
Boston
California
Mexico
W. Raymond
Washington Street
School Street
Ex-Governor Long lists further fund contributions for widows and orphans
The article records additional acknowledgments by ex Governor Long to a relief fund for the widows and orphans of men murdered at Barnwell Court House South Carolina. Contributions include Boston Lodge 9419 G.0V0 SCOR and Mrs E R Dubois with varying amounts and a Clarendon Street Baptist Sunday School gift.
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Long
Barnwell Court House
South Carolina
Boston Lodge
Sebeks Ee
E.R. Dubois
Clarendon Street
Brilliant Brookline Assembly Opens Night of Sophisticated Decor
The second Brookline fashion assembly concluded at Town Hall last evening. Cheeney's fall orchestra faded behind floral stage decorations as the balcony overflowed with evergreens and tropical plants. Matrons included Mrs. Wal ter Cabot, Mrs. Moorfield Storey, Mrs. Henry M. Whitney, Mrs. Andrew Robeson and Mrs. Moses Williams. Dancing lasted late and a repast was served in the lower hall.
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Brookline
Cheeney
Walter (. Cabot
Moorfield Storey
Henry M. Whitney
Andrew Robeson
Moses Williams
Sunday Notices at Various Boston Chapels and Churches
Sunday notices list morning and afternoon services at Kitno's Chapel and numerous city churches. Preachers include Rev. Joseph May of Philadelphia, Rev. Brooke Her ford, Rev. James Reed of Boston, Rev. Francis E. Clark, and Rev. Leighton Parks with varied sermon topics. Special programs cover Sabbath school times, union halls, and lectures in Christadelphian, Methodist, and Congregational facilities, inviting all attendees.
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Stuart
P. Y. J. Cooper
Mr. McLeod
Mr. Cooper
Bb. Y. M. Cartarian Unrton
Union Hall
Boylston Street
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
W. H. Baldwin
James F. Murdoch
Washington
Chandler Hall
Basex Street
Curron
James de Norman
Berkeley
Marlboro
W. H. Lyon
Roxbury
Prey Theatre
Grand Opera House
People’s Church
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Edith O'Gorman
Tremont Temple
Pepvie
Dartmouth
Warwich Streets
James M. Gray
Newbury Street
Exeter Street
Hale
F. Is. Allen
City Missions
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Edward Atkin
John Hall
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Dorchester Street
South
Eliot Square
de Normandie
George W. Penniman
Plymouth Rock
Golden Gate
Y. M.C. Union
Lincoln
Mgr
Flora EK. Barry
Young Men’s Catholic Association
Mechanics’ Hall
Sepreme Judicial Court
Electnc Light & Power Company
Pounterers
Harvard University Calendar
Ball OF the Telegraphers
van Houten
Royal Baking Powder
United States Official Investigation
Congress
Chemical Division
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Elisha Greenhood
Maher
Edward D. Conklin
Heath Street
C. W. Bartlett
Clinton Gage
J. H. Benton, Jr
Limothy Connolly
City of
M. Stevens
R. W. Nason
James H. Freeland
Ernest
George A. O. Ernest
J. W. Bragg W. F
Slocumb
Francis S. Hesseltine
George KE. Carry
Tucker Manufacturing Company
Charlestown
Defendan
L. J. Garvan
Worthen
Barker, J
Freeman
Sriven
A. Hemenway
E. Bb. Goodell
Baker
L. C. Southard
A. Freeman
Lydia J
Lariroe
William H. Baker
Benjamin W. Wentworth
Lsaxs
C. M. Barnes
A. N. Allen
William H. Zinn
William P. Rice
Poe
BR. M. Morse, Jr
K. W. Upton
United States District Court
Nilson
Supreme Judicial Court
Field
Breed
Buifum
Mulchahy
City of Silcli
Dodge
Mason
Varsous
Driver
Cross
Sargentexr
Delong
Cartereval
Leach
Marblehead Water Co
Nea
Meooh Kenney
Uathway
City of Lynn
Mudgie
Dargent
Sumith
Locke
Chapman
Hall
V. Peeve
Salem Lycceum
Swee
Lynch
Richards
Assi.nee
Oliiver
Parner
Sauie
Saine
Hartshorn
Buckley
Dolliver
Turner
Jduul
Woodoury
Therton
Porter
Tad
Iddlesex
SON
Apie Wee
McConanell
Halte
Lynde
City Malden
Garbett
Wright
Upham
Ingals
Kimery
Corkuin
Fales
Ahistrand
Hess
Floyd
Crowther
Badger
McDonald
Isrooks
Dresser
Scott
Kearney
Gale
Graham
Hummel
Carr
of Byp Es Roe
Bell Telephone
Treasury
A. H. Whitney & C9
State Street
E.C. Thompson
Clothier
Washington ST
Smith
A. Richardson
Congress Ave
Chelacare
W. Knox Smith & GO
Chalsea
Mass
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