Fire stalls trains and freezes crowds at Kneeland Street station
A major blaze at Old Colony station on Kneeland Street crippled inbound service. Trains stalled between Atlantic and South Boston as crowds, chilled and frustrated, marched along tracks to reach cars. Delays persisted into the evening with long waits and chaotic scenes outside South Boston station.
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Neponset
Atlantic
South Boston
Dorchester Avenue
Dover Street
Broadway
West End
Armstrong
Federal Street
Boston
Fire at Old Colony station injures three as 125 spectators freeze ears
A blaze at the Old Colony station damaged baggage offices, train sheds, roundhouse and cars. Three men were injured and about 125 spectators suffered frostbite as a crowd watched from the scene. Authorities and witnesses described a tense evacuation amid the flames and chaos.
Chaos at Kneeland Street Station After Major Boston Fire
A blast of cold and delay crippled South Boston and Kneeland Street depots as a fire raged from a New York & Boston Despatch Express office. Thirteen cars burned, baggage lost, and losses estimated above 50 000 dollars. Dozens injured, including firemen, with crowds waiting for hours in the cold and confusion.
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South Boston
Plymouth
Cape Cod
Taunton
Dorchester Avenue
Kneeland Street
New York & Boston Despatch Express
New York & Boston
Railroad Company
James Ayers
Thomas Donahue
T. James Fitzgerald
J. Hogan
Charles McCarthy
George Crofts
Old Colony
New York & Boston Despatch Express Company
Express Company
Broadway
Albany Streets
Webber
New York & Boston Despaten Express Company
J. Fitzgerald
Engine 7
George Crafts
Sanborn
Boston Y M C T U Holds Annual Meeting Elects 1896 Officers
The Boston YWCTU annual meeting last evening elected officers for 1896. President Miss I A Peterson. vice presidents Miss E L Clarke Miss A Ingraham Miss Fva Murray Miss Annie Browing. recording secretary Miss Amy L Martin. treasurer Miss Z Carbone.
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Boston Y. W. C. T. U
I. A. Peterson
E&l. Clarke
A. Ingraham
Fva Murray
Annie Browning
Amy L. Martin
Z. Carbone
Helen Potter
Berkeley Temple
Boston ‘Y
Footlight Club Entices Cambridge With One Act Comedies
The Footlight Club in Cambridge presented a season highlight last night in Odd Fellows Hall. It opened with a one act comedy Nance Oldfield featuring Lulu Maud Pike Edith Copeland Noyes Waldo Glidden Curtis G. Morse and followed with a one act farce Lend Me Five Shillings starring Waldo Glidden Curtis G. Morse Carl F. Stowe Milton Brown Charles G. Smith Flora H. Clifford Lulu Maud Pike and Edith Copeland Noyes. The club, known as a premier local dramatic group with Emerson College of Oratory ties, upheld its high reputation with the performance.
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Cambridge
Footlight Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Nance Oldfield
Lulu Maud Pike
Edith Copeland Noyes
Waldo Glidden
Curtis G. Morse
Carl F. Stowe
Milton Brown
Charles G
Army Airmen Sold Through Post Building News Dealer
An advertising notice from the Boston Post promotes Airmen sales through news dealers or by mail. It offers a postpaid option with a small service charge and presents the item as accessible to all readers.
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Boston Post
POST
Sal vation Oil Declared Greatest Pain Cure
A bold claim proclaims Sal vation Oil as the best remedy for pain, asserting its supremacy and wide acclaim. The statement concludes with a numeric emphasis of 25 as a cited figure.
French Ball At Berkeley Hall Draws Boston Folly
Puritan Boston hosts a French ball by La Prevoyance Society at Berkeley Hall on Feb 37 1896. A crowded evening features dancers in Trilby and alluring costumes, with some risqué imitations toward the end. Notable attendees and a grand march led by Mrs. Fredey mark a gladsome gathering despite weariness at departure.
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Boston
la Prevoyance Societe de Secours Mutuele de Langue Francais de Boston
Berkeley Halls
Danseuse
Trilby
Station 5
Harvard
Fredey
New York
Ella Brown
Charles Olson
Blanche lLourir
Helen Gorbien
Etienne Brighton
Effie Bates
Marlha Gon
Louise Oestriecher
Molly Barry
Nicholas Shhutz
Giuseppe Mighionico
Harry Long
Edward Meagher
Clara Warren
Lydia Garfield
Belle Sargent
Louisa Mauduit
Fannie Taylor
Leonora Mayne
Leila Barron
Albert Cady
Annie Pigsley
Therese Mauduit
Eugene Noore
George L. Mauduit
Grace Turner
Benigne Mauduit
Mabel Drew
Benjamin Dacey
Alice Colesur
Jaques Benjamin
Eliza Terrier
Thomas Costello
Roxbury Hibernians Hold Eighth Annual Ball In Orienta Hall
The Roxbury division of the A O H celebrated its eighth annual ball at Orienta Hall with over 40 attendees. William J Hasson led the grand march with his sister Florence, a collation was served, and lavish decorations filled the hall. John J Curley won first prize for selling 200 tickets, Thomas J Brannelly second with 150, and James H Costello received a gold badge for active service. Attendees included numerous couples and local officials.
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Roxbury
Orienta Hall
William J. Hasson
Florence
John J. Curley
Thomas J. Brannelly
Gelling
J. F. Dever
Martin Quinn
Martin Gateley
Mary Scanlan
John Hamilton
Patrick Ducy
Jeremiah Murphy
Jeremiah Whooley
Hugh Crossin
Patrick Murray
Edward Hoffman
Austin Connell
Mamie Griffin
Mamie Stewart
Annie Hartnett
Katie Conley
Nellie
Maria A. Connolly
Mary Healey
Bessie McGrath
May Brown
Annie McGrath
May Monahan
Annie Tudy
Agnes Curran
Katie Manning
Mary Stewart
Julia Hartnett
Katie Haley
Julia Fitz
Maggie Fitz
Katie Moakley
Maggie Riley
Mamie Nolan
Katie Dwyer
Mamie Dwyer
Mary Ann McLean
Katie Callahan
Mary Gross
Lena Raas
Maggie Raas
Mary Zuck
Mary Lockney
Katie Hefferen
Maggie Lockney
Emma Zueck
Mary Hucksom
Agnes O'Brien
Ella Mitchell
Agnes Mitchell
Maggie Curley
Annie Dowd
Josie Burke
Joseph Callahan
Quirk
Timothy Connolly
Riddle
Fields
Whittaker
East Boston Ladies Hold Twentieth Annual Coffee Party
The Ladies' Aid Society of East Boston hosted its twentieth annual coffee party at Lyceum Hall last evening. A large attendance of East Boston's notable residents enjoyed the event with Thomas J. Lane directing the floor efforts assisted by John J. Corrigan and John J. Murphy and a long list of helpers and guests.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Thomas J. Lane
John J. Corrigan
John J. Murphy
F. F. Andrews
P. J. Campbell
J. F. Coleman
Conlin
W. J. Coppens
EK. del
H. Stinson
James Shea
J. W. Toma
E. A. Wal
T. H. Welch
W. J. Donovan
P. J. Kennedy
J. A. Kelly
J. J. Quigiey
M. J. Bradley
M. J. Leary
J. A. Conry
C. F. Moyse
John F. Cady
W. J. Walsh
George J. Lovett
Mary O’brien
Agnes O'Sullivan
Mary G. Grady
Mary G. Whitstead
Norah Barry
Mabel Bussey
Rose Butler
Josie Cady
Ella Coakley
Delia Coppins
Rose Coppins
Mary Corrigan
Mary Donohue
Mary Dundon
Marcella Douglass
Mary Douglass
Margaret Evans
Louisa ‘Éiolden
Lizzie Kililea
Annie Morse
Mary McGovern
Sadie McIntyre
Mamie Noonan
Bella Peon
Margaret Taylor
Annie Toohig
Kate Wall
Margaret Wall
Mary T. Welch
Annie Hayes
Katie Malloy
Dominica Healey
Lottie Green
Josie Hartnett
E. Noonan
T. F. Doherty
P. J. Grady
T. J. Lane
J. H. Marshall
W. FB. McClellan
A. L. McCormick
J. Nugent
J. J. Quigley
Shea
J. H. Sullivan
William Taylor
W. B. F. Wal
Roxbury Catholic Association Holds Private Hall Event
The Roxbury Catholic Association held its first private hall at Columba Hall on Centre Street last evening with hunting and plant decorations. Grand march led by James A. Desmond and Miss Lizzie L. Mealey. attendees included Mrs. D. J. Byrne and numerous couples.
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Roxbury Catholic Association
Columba Hall
Centre Street
James A. Desmond
Lizzie L. Mealey
D. J. Byrne
P. F. Manning
T. J. Gunning
C. A. Kelley
John Sweeney
Charles Harder
Mamie G. Canty
Mamie Mead
Annie E. Neale
Alice McDonald
Celia E. Glynn
Margaret Roake
Emma Devenney
Annie Kelley
Mary E. Kelley
Sarah Green
Somerset Associates Fifth Annual Ball at Odd Fellows Hall
The Somerset Associates held their fifth annual ball in Odd Fellows Hall with bunting and a concert from 8 to 9 followed by a grand march. Guests included Wire Commissioner Thomas W. Flood Alderman Presho Councilmen Caddigan Mahoney Bresnahan Toole Baldwin Hickey Dunn and Senator McMorrow among many others such as Miss Annie Shay John P. McCarthy and Hon. M. J. McEttrick, with a long list of attendees.
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Somerset Associates
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Bunting
Thomas W. Flood
Presho
Caddigan
Mahoney
Bresnahan
Toole
Baldwin
Hickey
Dunn
Senator McMorrow
Brener O’reilly
G. A. Martin
J. P. McCarthy
T. F. Mackin
Knights of Columbus Ball in Dorchester Draws Large Attendance
Mt. Vernon Council 139 Knights of Columbus hosted a reception and dance at Winthrop hall Uphams Corner Dorchester with many society members in attendance. Grand march led by Mr and Mrs John K E Lappen followed by a generous supper and listing of numerous attendees and their spouses.
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Mt. Vernon
Knights of Columbus
Winthrop Hall
Upham’s Corner
Dorchester
John KE. Lappen
Thomas
Misses Mollie Keough
Mamie Flynn
Mamie Wall
Mammie Hanley
Addie Huanley
Delia Milley
May Baker
Annie Reddington
Helen Redington
Kate Lally
M. E. Prendergast
Julie EB. Prendergast
Margaret Cavanagh
Nora Breen
Nellie Shannon
Anna Warde
Addie Rose
Mamie Walsh
M. W. Lyons
M. B H. Drohan
Mae McCarthy
Crace Schaefer
Nellie Anderson
Nora Buckley
P. J. Gallahue
J. F. Cavanagh
M. Sullivan
John Moore
John Kennelly
D. J. Kiley
Thomas Bolles
C. J. Murphy
John Healey
H. C. Reardon
John J. Drohan
R. M. Drohan
John H
Brookline Foresters Ball Draws 200 Couples in Town Hall
The Brookline Foresters No. 61 held their tenth annual ball in Brookline Town Hall with at least 200 couples and guests. The hall featured an American flag display, exotic plants, ferns, laurels, and fresh flowers. The grand march opened by Felix R. King and Miss Anna King, followed by John A. Minnehan and Miss Mary Minnehan, with numerous attendees named among the hosts and guests.
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St. Lawrence Court
Brookline Town Hall
Felix R. King
Anna King
John A. Minnehan
Mary Minnehan
Carter Hamilton
Michael Driscoll
M. J. O Hearn
Felix R. Johnson
Michael Lynch
Kyse Flood
William McMahan
Kate Murphy
Gertrude Murphy
Millie Harrington
Ninth Lafayette ball a successful social and athletic event
The Lafayette Social and Athletic Club held its ninth annual ball at Roughan Hall last night. Dancing began about 9 30 and continued late. the grand march opened by Mr. William F. H. Quigly and Miss Grace McDermott with Condit's Orchestra providing music. Notable attendees included Daniel A. Langham and many others.
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Lafayette Social and Athletic Clu
Roughan Hall
William F. H. Quigly
Grace McDermott
W. F. H. Quigly
Condit
Daniel A. Langham
J. Welch
M.mclaughlin
J. P. Shields
A. McDonald
James Logue
M. Cahill
A. Holland
Ri. McCarron
W. J. Hunter
George Cavanaugh
James Maguire
F. McHugh
Gus Fofianno
E. A. McGonnigle
Bernard Doherty
W. F. West
J. A. Havlin
G. Gauthier
Charles Gauthier
John Maguire
John Caffery
Annie Murry
T. Hurley
Mrs. Tily
Miss McDermott
Annie Tooney
Mrs. Wallace
Wallace
Mrs. Conway
Nellie Connell
Margaret Shelds
Arlington Hibernians Celebrate New Hall Opening
Members of Division 22 Ancient Order of Hibernians in Arlington held a gala Town Hall celebration praising the new Hibernian Hall built by Division 23 members. Celtic men gathered to mark the opening with pride in their heritage.
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Division 22
Ancient
Order of Hibernians of
Arlington
Hibernian Hall
Division 23
Hibernian Ball Draws 700 Guests and Notables
About 700 attendees, with prominent Hibernian chiefs from Medford to Boston, enjoyed a lively event. Thomas H Nowlen directed the grand march with D. J. O Leary and a corps of aides, as many couples followed, including Edward Crowe and wife and other named guests.
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Hibernian
Medford
Charlestown
Lexington
Malden
Cambridge
Somerville
Chelsea
Boston
Thomas H. Nowlen
D. J. O’leary
Messrs
W. A. Fogarty
J. J. Sexton
D. M. Hooley
M. S. Drew
Denis Daly
Edmond Riordan
I. J. Colbert
Daniel Ahern
M. J. Callaghan
W. F. Luddy
James Kenny
P. J. Ahern
Edward Crowe
John McGrath
R. A. Walsh
E. M. Doran
D. J. Kelliher
John Kelly
Colbert
McGrath
Mock Trial Delights Charlestown Home Circle
A large crowd from Joseph Warren Council, Home Circle, gathered at Memorial Hall on Green Street Charlestown for a humorous mock trial over an alleged assault. Members used aliases while the court books listed real names, with Mrs Muldoon as plaintiff and Heavyweight as prisoner.
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Joseph Warren Council
Home Circle
Memorial Hall
Green Street
Charlestown
Muldoon
M. E
J. S. Paine
M. L. Sanborn
Tammany Club Ball in Cambridge Draws Local Leaders
The Tammany Club of Cambridge held its first ball at Union Hall last evening. Attendees included Representatives Donovan and Ponce, Edward M. Counihan, Mayor's clerk, William Breen, registrar of voters, Alderman Keith, John L. Odiorne, J. J. Brine, Thomas C. Patti, ex-Alderman Andrew J. Rady, John Campbell, and Councilmen Ahern Minihan Scott and Willard. Mayor Bancroft arrived after 11 with Alderman Rourke. reception was warmly received by the Tammany crowd and guests. The grand march, led by Edward J. Sennott and Miss Jennie Sennott, began around 9.
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Tammany Club
Cambridge
Union Hall
Donovan
Ponce
Edward M. Counihan
William Breen
Keith
Johnl. Odiorne
Common Council
J. J. Brine
Watertown
Thomas C. Patti
Andrew J. Rady
John Campbell
Charlestown
Ahern
Minihan
Scott
Willard
Bancroft
Alderman Rourke
Tammany Braves
Edward J. Sennott
Jennie Sennott
How-War-Yu Associates Grand Social in Brighton
The How-War-Yu Associates club, mainly North Brighton residents, held its first grand social at Warren Hall Brighton. Dancers included Mamie Warren, Al Bourne, Nellie Learnard, Kittie MecChristie, Theresa Kelly, Walter Durgin, Ella Cox, Eva Carnes, William Flood, J Van Strip, Agnes Conway, Mary Mannix, Mary Kelly, P H McGinn, Al Hovey, Frank Sullivan, Rose McChristie, Daniel Berry, Keegan, Mary Dillon, Ida Shea, Dora Lynch, Maud Banks, J Coyle, J Callahan, Christine McGowan, Julia White, Alice Rogers, Sarah Urquhart and Mr. and Mrs. J Burke.
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How-War-Yu Associates
North Brighton
Warren Hall
Brighton
Mamie Warren
al Bourne
Nellie Learnard
Kittie MecChristie
Farrell
Theresa Kelly
Walter Durgin
Ella Cox
Simons
Eva Carnes
William Flood
J. van Strip
Agnes Conway
Mary Mannix
Mary Kelly
P. H. McGinn
al Hovey
Frank Sullivan
Rose McChristie
Daniel Berry
Keegan
Mary Dillon
Ida Shea
Dora Lynch
Maud Banks
J. Coyle
J. Callahan
Christine McGowan
Julia White
Alice Rogers
Sarah Urquhart
J. Burke
Roxbury Leap Year Party Draws City Prominence
Social Three led by Katie Dwyer Hannah Collins and Jennie McPherson hosted a Puritan Hall leap year event. The apron and necktie party featured more women than men with many locals in attendance and guests from confectionery and other trades.
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Puritan Hall
Katie Dwyer
Hannah Collins
Jennie McPherson
Temple Place
Nellie Raftus
Annie Harrington
Maggie Timony
Mary Grant
Mary Dwyer
Josie Fitzgerald
Mary Ardley
Margaret Morrison
R. J. Sullivan
Tisk Raftus
Delia Norton
M. J. Raftus
Mary Norton
Mary Sawyer
Arthur Mearls
Edward Reardon
Fred Baker
Daniel McPherson
Susie Baker
Lizzie Mahoney
Josie McLaughlin
Annie Brodbine
Sarah McPherson
Annie McGorman
Martin Dolan
Martin Rogers
Thomas Eagan
John McPherson
John Logan
John McIsaac
Catholic Union of Cambridge Holds Monthly Reunion
The Catholic Union of Cambridge met last evening at Trade Association Hall Massachusetts Avenue. The crowded hall enjoyed a concert by Miss Alice Bonney Miss Lea Greco Miss Lucy Murphy Miss Genevieve Clark Mr Edward Broders Mr Edward Fay and Mr J J Hill followed by dancing and a collation. Entertainment committee included P J Madden James H Ross H J Cunningham T W Good M H Flynn. Reception committee chaired by J A Wolcott included S Manning W T Neilson C S Mullen A J Daly J H Cunningham H M Egan J J Sullivan F A Erhard.
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Catholic Union of Cambridge
Trade Asociation
Massachusetts Avenue
Alice Bonney
Lea Greco
Lucy Murphy
Genevieve Clark
Edward Broders
Edward Fay
J. J. Hill
Teresa Dwyer
P. J. Madden
James H. Ross
H. J. Cunningham
T. W. Good
M. H. Flynn
J. A. Wolcott
N. Manning
William T. Neilson
C. S. Mullen
A. J. Daly
J. H. Cunningham
H. M. Egan
John J. Sullivan
F. A. Erhard
Wellesley Club Holds Meeting and Banquet
The Wellesley Club met at the United States Hotel for a banquet with fifty seven attendees. President Albert Clarke presided and T. W. Travis served as secretary. Speakers included Judge C. E. Washburn Colonel N. A. Plimpton and H. J. Jaquith. Topics were the police force of Wellesley and potential name change for Newton Lower Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley Club
United States Hotel
Albert Clarke
T. W. Travis
Wellesley
Newton Lower Falls
C. E. Washburn
N. A. Plimpton
H. J. Jaquith
Park Associates Annual Ball at Union Hall Somerville
The Park Associates held their second annual ball at Union Hall Somerville last night. The march featured varied evolutions with the association name spelled by living figures. The floor glowed with colorful costumes as members in evening dress escorted guests. the hall was crowded and dance continued into the early morning.
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the Park Associates
Union Hall
Somerville
Harvard Brown Ice Polo Set at Spot Pond Tuesday
The second game in the Harvard Brown ice polo series will be played Tuesday at Spot Pond at 4 o clock. Brown won the first game 5 1 on superior teamwork but both teams have trained since then and an exciting match is expected.
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Harvard
Brown
Spot Pond
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