Missouri Legislators Favor Cleveland in National Convention Poll
Members of Missouri’s 36th General Assembly show strong preference for Cleveland as first choice in a poll of national candidates. Only Mayo of Green county votes for Hill. Boies and Morrison emerge as notable second choices among Democrats while Republicans lean toward Blaine, with Harrison as a favored second option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefrrrson Crry
Thirty-Sixth General Assembly
Missouri
House
Senate
Cleveland
Mayo
Green County
Boies
Iowa
Hill
Palmer
Flower
Carlisle
Morrison
Pahmer
Gray
Orman
West
Blaine
Harrison
McKinley
Weaver
Lincoln
Gresham
Georgia Democrats Split Over Presidential Preference Poll
Atlanta newspapers publish a state poll amid a delayed central committee meeting. Grover Cleveland leads with 1460 votes, David Bennett Hill 308, no choice 84, and minor mentions including Alliance, New York, Gray, Gorman, and Watson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
State Central Democratic Committee
Atlanta Journal
Cleveland
Atlanta Constitution
Alyxhill
The
Journal Today
Grover Cleveland
David Bennett Hill
Alliance Man
New York
Gray
Indiana
Arthur P. Gorman
Western Man
Holman
Polk
Crisp
Morrison
Hill of Gorman
J. C. ©. Black
Roswell P. Flower
Roger Q. Mills
Tom Watson
Stinson Denies Miss Marlowe Stage Pages Report
Manager Fred Stinson for Miss Julia Marlowe denies a Boston Post report that Back Bay society women urged Miss Marlowe to allow them to appear as pages on Hollis Street Theatre. He calls the claim unfounded though the episode reflects well on Miss Marlowe and on acting on the same stage as a privilege and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stinson
Julia Marlowe
Back Bay
Miss Marlowe
Hollis Street Theatre
Stinson
Marlowe
Serises
First Congregational Church Installs Fifteenth Pastor
Northampton February 18 The First Congregational Church installed its fifteenth pastor at the fifth meeting house. A log church built in April 1655 stood on the same spot, then the second church west of Lancaster. The new pastor is Rev Henry P Rose of Lowell. Sermon by Rev Alexander McKenzie of Cambridge. Charge to the pastor by Rev E G Cobb of Northampton and handshake of fellowship by Rev C H Hamlin of East Hampton. People charged by Rev Michael Burnham of Springfield.
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Northambton
First Congregational Church
Lancaster
Henry I’. Rose
Lowell
Lexander McKenzie
Cambridge
E. G. Cobb
Northampton
C. H. Hamlin
East Hampton
Michael Burnham
Springfield
Lest Trunk Line Meets Over Uniform Export Bill of Lading
New York Feb 18 A meeting of the permanent committee on uniform bill of lading of the Trunk Line Association was held today. A conference with a committee from the steamship lines discussed a uniform export bill of lading.
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New York
Trunk Line Association
Steamship Lines
Organ to be built in Chicago by Roossvelt Works
The Organ in the world is building at the Roossvelt Organ Works Newark for the Auditorium building Chicago. It will be operated by electricity. The human organs get out of tune but a wise use of G O Taylor Old Bourbon and G O Taylor Pure Rye Whiskey will restore them. These beverages have age and are pure. Physicians recommend them. Druggists and grocers sell them. The firm name is on the label and over the work. Chester H Graves & Sons Sole Proprietors Boston Mass.
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Roossvelt Organ Works
Newark
Auditorium
Chicago
G.O. Taylor
G. O. Taylor
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Boston
Mass
Open Doors and Police Raid City Gaming Houses
Police patrol state that gaming houses in the South and West Ends attract attention as authorities press for victims and a remedy remains elusive. The article notes ongoing law enforcement efforts and public interest in stopping illegal gambling.
List of individuals charged with maintaining a common nuisance
A published list names Thomas Parker and others as charged with maintaining a common nuisance, specifically a policy shop. Several individuals including Smith, Allen, Poole, Nickerson and Forster are also charged with maintaining gambling nuisances.
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Thomas Parker
Merrimac Street
Thomas Cameron
Causeway Street
John Mack
Joseph Smith
Blackstone Street
Samuel Hosford
Washington Street
Bernard Poole
Atlantic Avenue
Charles Forster
Chatham Street
Alfred Smith
Water Street
William MH. Nickerson
George C. Wade
Cambridge Street
Jacob Grossman
George Prang
Winchester Street
James Rice
Piedmont Street
John
Fifteen Arrested at Harrison Avenue Gaming Case
Fifteen men were arrested at 415 Harrison avenue and fined 106 each for being present where gaming implements were found in a Crawford run location. John J. Griffin faces 100 fine for conducting a policy shop at No 6 Kirkland street. Richard Dick and William Wilson, charged with writing policy at No 6 Warrenton place, fined 100 each and appealed. Michael King alias Gadley, charged with writing policy at No 50 Kneeland street, fined 100 and appealed. Patrick Donegan Daniel H Quintard Fred Jones Daniel Johnston George Geary charged with writing envelope policy at No 5 Alden street, fined 100 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Avenue
John C. Crawford
John J. Griffin
Kirkland Street
Richard Dick
William Wilson
Warrenton Place
Michael King
Alias Gadley
Kneeland Street
Patrick Donegan
Daniel H. Quintard
Fred Jones
Daniel Johnston
George Geary
Alden Street
Policy Closures Reported on Four Local Streets
Four city parcels close to policies. No. 11 Harrison Avenue Extension, policy, closed. No. 155 Court Street brace fare bank, policy, closed. No. 126 Water Street policy, closed. No. 8 Pleasant Street Trimountain Club policy, closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Avenue
Court Street
Brace
Water Street
Pleasant Street
Trimountain Club
Gambling in plain sight across Boston streets
A reporter details numerous lottery and policy operations listed at addresses around Boston including No 42 Howard No 18 Faneuil Hall No 2614 Exchange and many others. A man at 172 Washington street interacted with three middle aged men guarding the “Fagtern Land Company” sign as police watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Crosby
Howard Street
Wheel of Fortune
Brace” Fare Bank
Faneuil Hall Square
Parole Club
Exchange Street
Hayward Place
Stoddard Street
Howerd
Floward Street
Atheneum
Pitts Street
Knickerbocker Club
Lincoln Street
Corner Beach
Lincoln
Iiving Street
Anderson Street
Cambridge Street
Eliot Street
Main Street
Charlestown
Washington Street
R. C. Lloyd & Co
Guaranty Loan & Trust Company
Waltham Street
Dana & Co
West Virginia Loan & Trust Company
L. F. Foster & Co
Charles Street
Province Street
Kendall Street
Tremont Street
West Lenox Street
Pleasant Street
Eastern Land Company
Mysterious Exchange at the Eastern Meeting
A reporter shifts away as an elderly man and a companion express caution about interaction. The Postman states he asks for no land information and the trio acknowledge mutual restraint, signaling a careful, inscrutable exchange during a quiet gathering.
Two Games Running at South End Policy Room
A Postman visits a Pleasant Street policy room near noon and finds two active writing desks. Players gather as numbers are drawn, slips rise from a wall box, and bets continue despite police precedent. The piece notes many dens exist and calls for public response.
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No. 26
Pleasant Street
Recreation Club
Mumford
South End
Virginia House Debates Strict Gambling Ban Bill
Rioumont Virginia February 18 delegates weigh Senator Mushbachs bill to criminalize pool selling book making and all gambling. It targets Jackson City near Alexandria famed betting hub for Guttenberg races and wagers by Washington sportsmen. Penalties include 250 fine and jail for any gambling act including betting on elections or races. Senate already passed version, but exemptions for racecourses may follow, triggering protests and concern over blue laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rioumont
House of Delegates
Mushbach
Monte Carlo
Old Dominion
Jackson City
Alexandria
Washington
Yish
Guttenberg
Virginia
Senate
Council Aims to Probe City Institutions on Deer Island
The Common Council forms an eight member special committee to investigate management of all city institutions, with focus on Deer Island and the removal of Dr Otis K Newell from the Board. Norris leads a party gaining majority support, committees named, and measures pass amid debate on labor methods and park work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Deer Island
Norris
Newell
Lynch
City Hall
Otis K. Newell
Board of Commissioners of Public Institutions
Common Council Chamber
O’kane
Messrs
Ratshesky
Quinn
Dean
Bates
Folsom
Briggs
Local News Snapshots Highlight City Events
Next Monday the post office closes at 10 a m and only the first mail is delivered. Funeral services for Calvin A Richards were held yesterday at his home with interment at Forest Hills. Water mains contract went to Radford Pipe Foundry Co of Cincinnati for 81728 dollars. Governor Russell extended the L street bridge completion time to December 31 1892 and awarded the construction contract to William Miller for 91748 dollars. William J Kennedy 24 died in City Prison after a bout of insanity. The 22nd annual meeting of the New England Association of Gas Engineers closed. Joseph Daley claims robbery by Isaac Warden. Warden arrested. Mrs Elizabeth Bolo knocked down by a Charlestown car at Elm and Washington. one leg injured. 200 Lasell Seminary graduates gathered at the Hotel Thorndike for a reunion. Boston and Maine to repair Charlestown Neck bridge. streetcars to walk during work. Fenellosa lectures on the Art of Japan to be held at Association Hall Saturday. Petitions for presidential and municipal woman suffrage to be heard February 19. Boston Young Men's Christian Union marks Washington’s Birthday with a public service February 21 featuring Revs Horton and Brooke and a male quartet.
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Calvin A. Richards
Heacon Street
Forest Hills
Loston
Radford Pipe Foundry Company
Cincinnati
Russell
L Street
William Miller
William J. Kennedy
Junker Hill Street
Charlestown
Kennedy
New England Association of Gas Engineers
Joseph Daley
Isaac Warden
Elizabeth Bolo
Columbia Street
Cambridge
Elm
Washington Streets
Thorndike
Lasell Seminary
Boston & Maine Railroad
Charlestown Neck
Fenellosa
Japan
Asociation Hall
State House
Boston Young Men’s
Chrisian Union
Washington
Union Hall
Edward A. Horton
Sepford Wentworth Brooke
George J
The True Test of Dime Wants and Results
A proverb style piece argues that true value is shown by outcomes, not appearances. It asserts that real merit lies in tangible results rather than surface form, using the tree and leaves metaphor to emphasize substance over show.
Unknown thief photographed after break-in at Foland residence
An unidentified man named George Howard was caught sneaking in at 188 Brook Avenue. He was photographed for the rogues gallery, taken to headquarters, and released as unrecognized. Police found many false keys on him and a silver badge reading Boston Commercial Press.
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George Howard
C. F. Foland
Brook Avenue
Rogues’ Gallery
Boston Commercial Press
Colonial Express Day Train Tickets Promoted
L H Palmer, agent at the Old Colony railroad, 3 Old State House, advertises through tickets and drawing-room car seats for the Colonial Express day train running from Boston to Washington.
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Boston
Washington
L. H. Palmer
Old Colony Railroad
Old State House
Bercwam's Pills Priced At A Guinea Per Box
A Victorian era note states a box of Bercwam's pills sells for a guinea. The short price suggests a medicinal patent remedy marketed to general readers.
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Bercwam's
Legal Civil and Superior Court Proceedings Summary
Long docket of cases from US Circuit Court and Suffolk Superior Court dated Feb 18. Dallas Floyd and Merrill suit for 100000 damages. multiple tort and contract cases heard across sessions. Notable actions include Scallan Linehan tort verdict for defendant, attachments and property damages against Lamson Cash Railway. numerous trials and verdicts with varied outcomes. fifth session features Gamewell Fire Alarm vs Crane equity action over noncompete and patent transfers. High volume civil docket with many defendants and claims.
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Superior Court
Suffolk, Is
Sherman
Michael Scallan
Charles Linehan
A. E. Clary
J. Lowell, Jr
Mason
C. J. Gamew
Fire Alarm & Telegraph Company
Moses G. Crane
Crane
M. Story
S&s. L
Maritime Passenger Movements Reported Across Cities
At Baltimore, February 18, Minnesota sails from London. At New York, February 18, Weimar sails from Bremen. Also at New York, February 18, Moravia sails from Hamburg. Lake Winnipeg departs Liverpool on February 16. Denmark sails from New Ark off Dover February 18. Werkendam sails from New York to Rotterdam. Genoa reports Fulda from New York on February 18 at 7 a.m. Saha sails from New York on February 18 at 5 p.m.
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Baltimore
Minnesota
London
New York
Weimar
Bremen
Moravia
Hamburg
Lake Winnipeg
Liverpool
Denmark
Newark
Dover
Werkendam
Rotterdam
Genoa
Fulda
New
Gibson’s Pure Rye Whisky Sale Notice
Gibson's pure rye whiskies of natural flavor are superlatively fine and preferred for family and medicinal use. For sale by reliable dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Legal docket fragment lists cases and parties
Hoar for petitioner City Solicitor for respondent. 4061 Greeley v Pickett 4283 Stoddard v Town of Winchester 44211 McLaughlin v Partlow et al 4824 Saxton v Murphy 6722 Joy v Inhts of Winchester 6728 Rics v same 6772 Sauls v Emerson 3529 Uidison R E Co McQueen
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Greeley
Pickett
Stoddard
Town of
Winchester
McLaughlin
Partlow
Saxton
Murphy
Joy
Inhts
Rics
Same
Sauls
Emerson
Uidison R E. Co
McQueen
German Journalists Face Dueling Threat in Saint Louis
In St Louis two German editors, Carl Daenzer of the Anzieger and Louis Willich of Die Laterne, near in a feud over insulting editorials. Daenzer denies involvement. Richard Klemm, Daenzer’s son-in-law, claims responsibility to settle the matter as he sees fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Flerr Carl Daenzer
Anzieger
Herr Louis Willich
Die Laterne
Jhe Troube
Herr Willich
Daenzer
Richard Klemm
Mr. Willich
Unique private crematory case shocks Montreal suburb
In St Cune gonde a spike maker Adophe Lawse killed and burned his three children to reduce funeral costs. Magistrates ruled he acted within his rights, citing beliefs from France and the United States about cremation. Lawse claimed he could bury his children in his yard or cellar and cited practices by acquaintances in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
St. Cunegonde
Adophe Lawse
Lawse
France
Paris
Grant Memorial Association elects Porter as president
New York Feb 18 General Horace Porter was elected president of the Grant Memorial Association. James C Reed named secretary, replacing R T Greener whose 5000 salary caused trouble. Horace J Hotchkiss elected treasurer and trustees include Alexander E Orr General Swayne Granville M Dodge and Frank Tilford. Executive committee authorized to sign base contract. Subscriptions total 159,848 of 500,000 needed. A financial bureau proposal was offered to raise the remaining funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grant Monument Association
Horace Porter
James C. Reed
R. T. Greener
Greener
Reed
Horace J. Hotchkiss
Alexander E. Orr
General Swayne
Granville M. Dodge
Frank Tilford
Objections Filed Against Actor Florence Will
Edward H. Conlin brother of actor William J. Florence today filed objections to probate contending the will is not valid or properly executed and not the decedent's last testament. Conlin was not named in the document.
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New York
Edward H. Conlin
William J. Florence
Conlin
Multiple Injuries Reported In Boston Area Accidents
A series of mishaps across Boston left several injured. James W. Richardson fell twelve feet into an elevator shaft at H. W. Downs & Co on Tre mont Street and was sent to City Hospital. John Murphy, 58, was struck by a boy’s sled at EF and Dove streets and dislocated his right shoulder. David Collins, 32, fell thirty feet while hoisting sulphur from a ship hold at Pier Ta loosae Tunnel Docks and was hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital with serious internal injuries. John MacGuire, 15, sustained a severe head wound from a double tanner after colliding on East Third Street and was stitched by Dr. Devine. he lives at 732 Second Street.
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James W. Richardson
H. W. Downs & Co
Tremont Street
City Hospital
Arlington Street
Chelsea
John Murphy
Dove Street
Boston
Dove Streets
Murphy
Dr. Bell
David Collins
Water Street
Charlestown
Langestriass
Pier Ai Tloosae
Buff
Massachusetts General Hospital
John MacGuire
East Third Street
South Boston
Sharpe
W. H. Devine
Second Street
Train Jumped Track In Fourth Avenue Tunnel Hit By Broken Rail
A packed New Haven train on No. 23 derailed in the Fourth Avenue tunnel near Seventieth Street, injuring no one but sending passengers fleeing into darkness. A five inch broken rail caused the crash, damaging the up and down tracks and delaying traffic on both the New York New Haven Hartford and New York Central lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fourth Avenue
Seventieth Street
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New Haven
Taylor
Law
Grand Central Station
New York Central
Loomotive
Egg Trade Protest Highlights Chamber Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce unanimously protested proposed action by the Central Traffic Association to alter freight classification. It urged maintaining the current egg case usage and oppose reviving the Return Egg Case. A three member committee, George E. Mitchell, Guy Smith and George A. Pierce, was appointed to carry out the resolutions and forward copies to the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Central Traffic Association
George E. Mitchell
Guy Smith
George A. Pierce
Death of actor Harry Stevens prompts post mortem
In Providenc e R I Dr Morrison to conduct a post mortem on Harry Williams known as Harry Stevens the actor who died Tuesday. It is alleged the death followed a Cincinnati bath accident a year ago where heat burned him in a hot room. He later lost his sight and mental capacity. A $50 000 damages suit against the bath proprietors was filed.
Meeting of City Officials at Young's Hotel
The annual meeting of the treasurers and collectors of the cities of this commonwealth will be held in this city at Young's Hotel on Monday next Feb 22 at 11 80 o'clock a m. The executive committee has suggested questions for discussion including the poll tax and its value in municipal finance and the method of collecting it. Also whether cities are authorized to pay current expenses before annual appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s Hotel
Boston & Albany Railroad Company v City of Cambridge Front Street Damages
In Middlesex Superior Court on February 18, the Boston & Albany Railroad Company seeks an assessment of damages from the City of Cambridge for the taking of land to extend Front Street. The case is ongoing with Samuel presiding.
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Wraders’ National Bank
Northern Investment CO
Sioux City
Towa
GEO. Leonard. Treas
A. A. Howd
Washington St
Democrats
Georgia
Manger Stinson
Vic
Tims
Fagtern Land Company
Massachusetts
Dr. Newell
Board of Park Commissioners
Robbins
Ward 11
O’ Hara
Parker
Fitzgerald
Ward 6
Ward 10
Ward 14
Messrs. Briggs
Burlen
Everett
Goodenough
Hallstom
Scares
Smith
Jackson
Gold Street
New York & New England
Committee On Finance
Iuperintendent of Commons
Winter Street
Temple Place
Mason Street
County of
Suffolk
Ferries
Committee On
Logal News
Gamewell Company
Crane and Cole
United States Circuit Court
Aupricna
J. J.B. B. Floyd
E. F. Merrill
B. F. Butler
T. H. Pearse
C. A. MacLeod
Henry McCarthy
George Brown
Andrew MccClinchy
E. J. Hartigan
G. H. Piper
Fred Kennedy
John Fein
East Sixth Street
South
C. G. Plunkett
M. J. Creed
E. P. Osgood
W. D. Martin
Lamson Company
R. M. Morse
R. Lund
C. Gilman
O. M. Karnes
Heffron
West End
Witt 3
Rob
Manning
Foster
Twomuly
Daley
Jacobs
Cohen
Smart
Duval
Geary
Letis
Maher
Bu & As
Fitzpatrick
MechKay
Stillman
Donovar
Joyce
McDonald
Donough
Bost. C. Co
Thompson
B. F. McCullough
West End Railway Company
West Boston Bridge
P. M. Keating
W. E. Sprout
W. H. White Et al
Kila White
Jefferson Place
William B. White
HE. M. Johnson
W. B. Orcutt
de Fendant
Luitisite
James Gray
Josiah Whiting
Powers
H. E
Matthews
Town
Cutter
Fair
Winthrop
Bailey
Harmon
Weshburn
Mile
Southard
Keoston
Brown
Aldrich
Trayward
Kimball
Au.y
Hobbs
Kahey
Iiteh
G. M. Valmer
A. H. Mather
Annie J. Lyons
J. Manning
Kowker Street
FE. C. Cooke
J. P. Reynolds
G. A. Bruce
M. J. Farrell
Onan
Boat
K. KR
Paine
Mitchell
McUregor
Mendut
Malie
Chase
Wakefield
Harrhinton
Clark
Cannon
Silverstone
Siverstone
Aspl
Tat
Terra Cotta L.co
Wheeler
Scarborough
Joves
Adana
Fhiel
Cgood
Paige
Sanborn
Farrell
Sheehan
Koyle
Heiuts Ve Walkien
O'rien
Heston
J Ones
Galvin
Kellong
Pearson
Uarinelt
Gausenhelser
Jaisé—Tanner
V. Kos, & Alb, A
Oscar Kolleck
G. G. Deering
J. M. Browne
C. T. Russell, Jr
Loring
Billings
Twomey
Slicsney
Linnehan
Llowe
Dudley
Thomeling
Ile Isson
Lanagan
Saville
Robinson
Bird
Nneeland
Froth
May
Starratt
Grattam
Bedell
Scerborough
Kou- Trpesneaer
West End Lilard
Stener
Horn
O’ Leary
1Aker
Walker
Madison
Amer
Knd R Rubber Co
U. S
Ps Ri Sa
Hoar
City Solicitor
A Gosson-In-Law
Grant Memorial Association
Billy Florence
Fourth Avenue Tunnel
Harry Stevyerss
Galva, Blarcmard & Fal
Faneuil Heliae
Paveller
Our Country
Traveller Publishing CO
State Street
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