Boston fish dealers drop push on international commission
Special to The Post reports the Boston fish dealers abandoned further formal discussion before the House and canceled a 1 PM presentation after a Frye interview. Frye signaled the Senate’s adverse report likely to be adopted Monday, stalling the commission plan and separating free fish from inshore issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
POST
Washington
Boston Fish Deales
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Frye
Senate
Boston
Commission
Congress
Education Bill Dominates Senate Clash Over Union and Rights
The Senate debated the education bill amid partisan clash on Northern and Southern views. Senators Ingalls and Hoar argued for equal national funding to educate all children, while Wilson of Maryland warned of federal overreach. The session adjourned after executive business and a long partisan exchange.
Overland Rates Spark War Between Great Trunk Lines
Cuscaco February 19 The overland railway war following the Transcontinental Association collapse begins aggressively with passenger rates set at 70 dollars for first class unlimited 60 for first class limited and 32 for second class and emigrant. Freight rates remain open to negotiation as agents push for business. Atchison officials claim the war was forced by Union and Southern Pacific actions and seek a 50 percent share of southern California traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuscaco
Overland Railway
Transcontinental Association
California
San Francisco
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Union
Southern Pacific
Atchinson Company
Atchison Company
California Southern Rairoad
Colton
Barstow
New York City
Mojave Harbor
Central Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Denver
Rio Grande
Nebraska
Union and
Southern Pacific Road
Fight over the Line Ends In McCarthy Win
Local boxing match between Jim McCarthy and Tom Flaherty near the Rhode Island line ends in McCarthy victory after three rounds. Flaherty, weighing 118 pounds, is knocked senseless. McCarthy at 127 pounds dominates with superior skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Jim McCarthy
Tom Flaherty
Rhode Island
McCarthy
Flaherty
Why He Wants to Defeat Bradley B Smalley
Friends of collector Bradley B Smalley push for his Senate confirmation amid partisanship claims. The article details rivals led by Sen Edmunds, past Wells office issues, Armington Farrar ties, and Vermont politics surrounding Gov Smith and Blaine, suggesting a tough fight ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley B. Smalley
POST
Washington
Senator Edmunds
General Wells
Senate
Wells
Cleveland
Smalley
General Richards
Kilmunds
Burlington
Smilley
Messrs. Armington and
Farrar
Covl, Armington & Farrar
Barlow Brad
Armington
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Bradley Barlow
Cavil
Central Vermont Railway Company
Governor Smith
Smith
Edmunds
Mr. Smith
Mexico
California
Vermont
Blaine
Plumea Knight
Congressional Debate On Silver Coinage Ends In Pension Bill Passage
The House clashed over a private bill day amid silver coinage tensions. Geddes spoke amid interruptions by Reed as lawmakers argued about speaking to amendments. After a long session, the chamber passed forty four pension bills and adjourned until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Pennsylvania
Geddes
Reed
Walmington
House
Treasury
Congress
Ohio
Maine
Mr. Geddes
Mr. Reed
Morrison
Illinois
Bland
Missouri
Hammond
Georgia
Steele
Indiana
Young Biddeford Man Nominated for Maine Marshal
Charles B. Harmon, a Biddeford lawyer aged 33 or 34, was nominated today for marshal of Maine. He is well supported by York county voters and Edwin Stone appears as his main sponsor. The decision hinges on regional advantage for the Democrats in the next congressional race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles B. Harmon
Maine
Biddeford
York County
Edwin Stone
White House lunch honors wives of Senators and Representatives
Miss Cleveland hosted a White House luncheon for wives of Senators and Representatives with Marine band music and decorative interiors. Secretary Endicott suffered a cold and remained home. Senate confirmed several postmaster nominations for Connecticut and Vermont. House approved printing in the Record of Judge Holt's Fitz John Porter review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
White House
Marine Band
Miss Cleveland
Logan
Blackburn
Curtin
Collins
Thomas
McPherson
Dawes
Mahone
Reed
Lee
Vilas
Roberts
Mitchell
James
Bragg
Wilson
van Vechten
Cockrell
Gorman
Blair
Springer
Randall
Berry
Green
Anderson
van Rensselaer
Dolph
Teller
Spriggs
Gay
Breckenridge
Lamart
Townsend
Senate
Silas L. Irwin
New Milford
Conn
Charles Co. Cummerford
Waterbury
R.d. Humphrey
Poultney
House
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Fitz John Porter
Advocate Holt
Man from Boston Arrested After Pawtucket Family Assault
Police captured a man who claimed to be James Carey but is believed to be Carney after he brutally assaulted three women in the Wooley family home in Pawtucket. A sister was stabbed repeatedly, one wound near the jugular, and a 14 year old boy aided by throwing a stone. The suspect was trapped by neighbors until arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
James Carey
Boston
Carney
Pawtucket
Wooley
Alice Pigger
Dr Mary Walker Opposes Suffrage Amendment in Rhode Island
Dr Mary Walker traveled from Washington to Providence to speak before the Rhode Island General Assembly on the suffrage amendment. She argued the constitution grants voting rights to "We the people" not "We the men" and described interviews with notable supporters of her view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. 1
Mary Walker
Washington
Joint Committee of the
General Assembly
Transcontinental freight war reshapes railroad rates
New York reports a rate war as Eastern and Western lines slash tariffs by about 30 percent to capture Pacific coast traffic. The Sunset route also trims fares, schedules are under revision, and a meeting of Union Pacific Northern Pacific and Oregon Transcontinental leaders seeks a uniform reduced plan. Baltimore and Ohio leads by cutting San Francisco passenger fares to 83 50 unlimited, 73 50 first class limited, 48 second class, with other trunk lines expected to match tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Transcontinental Association
Pacific Coast
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Oregon Transcontinental
Baaltimore and Ohio Railroad
San Francisco
Missouri River
Pacific Mail maps new through line to San Francisco
New York February 19 The Pacific Mail Steamship Company executive committee votes to terminate the current contract in thirty days and to establish a weekly through line from New York to San Francisco via the Isthmus of Panama after April. They authorize purchasing a steamer of at least 8500 tons and building a first class ship. Officials in St Paul report Northern Pacific awaiting New York rate directives to cut freight and passenger charges, with Portland passenger fare expected to drop to 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Transcntinental Association
San Francisco
Panaimaon
Sr. Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
Pacific Coast
Portland
Massasoit Assembly Ball Celebrates Third Anniversary
Massasoit Assembly of the Knights of Labor marks its third anniversary in Brockton at City rink with about 2000 attendees. Delegations from most county towns attend alongside notable figures including Senators Douglass and Howard and Mayor Whipple. Reeves’s American Band provides music as 100 couples dance in the grand march. a Knights Hall supper serves 800. Miss Kate Sullivan wins a diamond ring in the prize waltz, Fred Marston receives $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broocktoon
Mass
Massasoit
What Shall the Harvest Be
New York February 19 Commissioner Colman told dairymen that he has been busy distributing garden seeds to Congressmen who prize them as vote winners. He noted editors like Mr Pulitzer said they do not want favors and keep their seed quotas like others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colman
Pulitzer
Editoriaiig
Eeas
Melrose man arraigned in careless driving case
In Malden District Court, William W Boardman of Melrose was arraigned on a Melrose complaint by Mr. Ramsey for careless driving. Evidence shows he ignored a citizen’s stop on Emerson Street and struck a double-runner causing injury to Ramsey’s son Fred. Boardman was discharged. civil suit expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mass
William W Boardman
Melrose
Ramsey
Boardman
Fred Ramsey
Pettingill
Boardmasah
Horrible Sacrifice Reported Near Savannah
Dead bodies of two unknown boys aged five and ten were found tied to a sapling in the woods six miles from Savannah. Officers name John Graham as the suspected killer. the man is described as insane on religion and the slayings are believed to be a religious sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
John Graham
Bookkeeper arraigned for embezzlement at $13,500 short
Frederick W. Sidney of Detwiller & Street fireworks makers Jersey City was arraigned in New York for embezzlement. He pleaded guilty and was remanded for sentence after admitting $13,500 shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick W. Sidney
Detwiller & Street
Jersey City
United States v Bingham case ends arguments in bank cashier trial
Evidence and arguments in the United States vs Samuel Bingham cashier of Windham National Bank have been concluded. Commissioner Tenney reserved his decision until 11 a m Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
United States
Samuel Bingham
Windham National Bank
Tenney
Verdict in breach of promise suit favors Perkins
In Los Angeles on February 19 a breach of promise case filed by Louise E. Perkins against California millionaire E. J. Baldwin awarded Perkins 75,900 dollars in damages after the jury reached its verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Louise E. Perkins
E. J. Baldwin
California
Shetucket Works at Greenville to Begin Monday
Norwich Copan Feb 19 The Shetucket company at Greenville will start operations Monday except the weave rooms which begin Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Copan
Greenville
Ylarning Stein
Weather Indications for New England Turning Colder
Cautionary signals extend from New Haven to Eastport as light rain in the region shifts to snow. A cold wave follows with rising winds from the west and a falling barometer in extreme eastern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New Haven
Eastport
Rumor Claims Ex Secretary Lincoln Died. He Denies It
In Chicago on February 19 a street rumor spread that ex Secretary Lincoln had died suddenly. Lincoln was said to be ill, but officials report he is in excellent health and continuously working in his law office in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lincoln
Knights of Labor Form Ladies Assembly in East Weymouth
A. A. Carlton and Miss McNeil of Boston organized a Knights of Labor ladies assembly in East Weymouth this morning. The group starts with 100 charter members and plans future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Weymouth
A. A. Carlton
Miss McNeil
Boston
Knights of Labor
Charie
Weavers Strike at Everett Mills in Lawrence Mass
In Lawrence Massachusetts on February 19 workers at the Everett mills protested wage increases. Eighteen of the weavers walked out this afternoon amid labor tensions and pay disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, Mass
Everett Mills
Wife of Yale Professor Found Dead After Fall at Pines Rock
In New Haven Connecticut the wife of Professor Leonard Waldo of the Yale observatory vanished during a morning search sparked by puerperal illness. After hours of searching students discovered her on Pines Rock where she had fallen to the rocks below and died of a skull fracture and other injuries.
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Waldo
Yale
New Haven
Conn
Leonard Waldo
Yale Observatory
East Rock Park
West Rock
Pines Rock
Judge’s Cave
Slaughtered With An Axe in Aroostook Tragedy
Bangor Me February 19. Aroostook county records a grim murder suicide. Martin a 70 year old Frenchman killed his wife with an axe then shot himself after dragging the body into the house as her grandsons watched from outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Aroostook County
van Buren
Martin
Death of Professor Tatlock Former Williams chair
John Tatlock aged 73 died in Pittsfield Mass after leaving Williams College where he long held a mathematics chair He later practiced law and served as trial justice He leaves a widow no children two nephews one a clergyman and one a teacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsyled
Mass
John Tatlock
Willias College
Thi T Own
Tatlock
Williams College
Wiliams College
Pittsfield
Manchester Loom Fixers Ready to Return to Work
Loom fixers of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company say they are satisfied with wages and treatment and ready to return when called. Eugenie Bourque reports satisfaction after conferring with Agent Straw as mills prepare to open next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Eugenie Bourque
Straw
City Hall
Amoskeag Manufacturig
John Rickaby Buried in New York Funeral Service
John Rickaby theatrical manager was buried today from The Little Church Around the Corner in Manhattan. The crowded service honored by actors, actresses, and delegates from the Benevolent Order of Elks and the Actors' Fund. Pallbearers included Henry E. Dixey and Bronson Howard. remains to be interred in Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Rickaby
Benevolent Order of Elks
Actors’ Fund
Henry E. Dixey
Bronson Howard
Quebec
Lowell Meeting Protests New England Telephone Charges
At a Lowell assembly, residents adopted resolutions denouncing the New England Telephone Company charges as excessive and watered stock. They urged legislative action to cap rates and promised to appoint a committee to attend hearings and seek tax amendments to curb the monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
New England ‘Telephone Company
American Bell Telephone Company
Telegraph Company seeks new stock listings on exchange
New York February 19 The Commercial Telegram Company asks the stock exchange to list 1 800 000 of its common stock and 280 000 of its second preferred stock which carries 6 percent dividends before common. The exchange committee rules that Drexel Morgan will accept money in lieu of coupons on the second preferred under the funding scheme allowing tender of money in lieu of coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commercial Telegram Company
The
Stock Exchange
Committee On Securities of the Stock Exchange
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Real Estate Boom in Fall River on Ninth Main Street
A syndicate of Botton, Providence and New Bedford capitalists has bought extensive property on Ninth Main Street in Fall River. They plan to erect several business blocks as prices in the area surge, with current values now at or above 50 percent over figures ten days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Ninth Main Street
Botton
Providence
New Bedford
Messre
Post Publishing CO
Milk Street
Five youths fined in Exeter police court for dog fight watching
In Exeter Police Court five young men were fined five dollars and costs each for being present and witnessing a dog fight in Stratham Sunday February 7. State Agent Marvin of Portsmouth testified. It is expected other arrests will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
Marvin
Portsmouth
Stratham
Connecticut commission names secretary and calls for Putnam monument designs
The State commission on Putnam memorials in Hartford chose H. A. Tyler as city secretary and invited monument designs due by May 15. The project cap is 10000 dollars with a 250 dollar prize for the chosen design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Irael Putnam
H. A. Tyler
Freight train wreck derails seven cars in Pennsylvania
A broken axle caused seven cars of a Lehigh Valley freight train to derail after tumbling down a twelve foot embankment near Wilkes Barre. Several cars carried horses. eight animals were killed and many others seriously hurt. Train workers were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Man Confined In Fall River Police Station Attempts Suicide
John Lafayette, detained for drunkenness at the central police station, tried to hang himself this morning using a handkerchief. He was found with lips and face turned black from strangulation, and likely rescued before serious harm occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
John Lafayette
Central Police Station
Burlington Mayor Renominated at Republican Caucus
In Burlington Iowa the Republican caucus renominated Mayor Woodbury by a near unanimous vote. The city judge race drew the main interest between H S Peck and J W Russell both noted lawyers. Last year city judge tally was 252 this year 736 with Peck ahead by eighteen votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Woodbury
H. S. Peck
J. W. Russell
Peck
Probable Prize Ring Encounter Between Sullivan and Jem Smith
English and American fans debate a Sullivan Smith contest as backers push for a match with British challenger Jem Smith and American champion John L. Sullivan. Harding claims Sullivan authorized a European tour plan and a lucrative challenge backed by Drexel Morgan to fight Smith for substantial sums and belts, with venue depending on Smith’s agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Jem Smith
England
America
J. L. Sullivan
Ryan
Mississippi City
Alf Greenfield
Smith
New York
Biummagen
Scherme
New Orleans
William E. Harding
Boston
Harding
Cannon
Europe
Sporting Life
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Richard K. Fox
John Smith
Police Gazette
Ireland
London
Philadelphia man arrested after drunken spree across saloons
Arthur Champers of Philadelphia was arrested by the fourth division after a drunken tour of the South End saloons. He assaulted inmates at several spots then toppled a bar at Early's on Lagrange Street before officers finally restrained him. He was jailed and bail was set for today’s court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Champers
Philadelphia
Chambers
South End
Lagrange Street
Ward
Death of prominent Berkshire figure Edward Larned
Edward Larned, 66, Pittsfield native and Berkshire county notable, died at his home of heart disease. A civil engineer by start, he macadamized roads to Albany, dabbled in Wall Street speculation, led Silver Islet Mining, and backed iron mining in the Northwest. He helped plan the Tehuantepec railroad in Mexico and served in the state Legislature in 1857 and as a Senator in 1872 and 1874. He leaves a widow, two brothers, a sister Mrs. William Pollock, all of Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Edward Larned
Berkshire County
Pittsfield
Watervliet
Caroline Stoddard
Albany
Wallstreet
Silver Islet Mining Company
Northwest
Tehuantepec Railroad
Mexico
Berkshire
William Pollock
Friends of Samuel I. Coy Honor Return From Europe
Samuel I. Coy, the Atlantic avenue restaurateur, was feted at a Parker House banquet upon his return from Europe. Forty covers, elaborate menu by Beckman & Prichard, and floral decor filled the hall as Mr. Whittemore Rowell served as president. A list of gentlemen attended including L. B. Jackson, Benjamin Johnson, Russell Marston, E. B. Hine, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore Rowell
L. B. Jackson
Benjamin Johnson
Russell Marston
E. B. Hine
George A. Smith
Taylor P. Smith
Stacy Hall
Parker Lawrence
P. H. Pryor
James C. Tucker
F. H. Johnson
Emory Bemis
John Alles
N. W Fisher
Edward Leonard
W. E.wilter
Seth J. Eames
E. J. Hine
John P. Southard
A. L. Andrews
William B. Angle
Cashier Bingham's Case Concludes Evidence and Arguments
In Norwich Conn on February 19 the fourth day of the Windham National Bank case against cashier Samuel Bingham saw the district attorney present three quarterly bank reports from 1884 and witnesses including Alfred Ewer. Defense counsel challenged some evidence as repetition while arguments centered on deceiving the bank examiner and the handling of Grant Ward notes. Commissioner Tenny reserved his decision until 11 a.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwichh
Conn
United States
Samuel Bingham
Windham National Bank
Grant & Ward
Alfred Ewer
Roxbury
First National Bank and Manhattan Company Bank of New Yorks
Fish
J.D. Fish
Bingham
Tenny
Germain
Ewer
Charles Smith
Windham
Staniev
Thomas Ramsdell
Mason Lincoln
George Lathrop
Comptroller of the Treasury
A. P. Hyde
Mr. Despassos
J. D. Fish
W. H. Bingham
Mr. Bingham
James D. Fish
W.H. Bingham
Stanton
United States Grand Jury
Canadians Astonished by Hill Opposition on Fishery Treaty
Montreal observers react to Mr Hill of Washington endorsing a stronger approach to a new fishery treaty with the United States. They recall past Abborton incidents and plan gunboat readiness with sailors being enlisted. Ottawa votes 59000 for marine police and vessels, with another grant planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Hill
Committee On Foreign Relations
Washington
Boston
Canada
United States
Scott
R. N
Canada Marine Force
Ottawa
Brown University Alumni Dinner in New York
About 100 gentlemen attended Delmonico's for the Brown University Alumni Club of New York dinner. General Tom Ewing presided with notable guests including George William Curtis and professors from Brown, Princeton, Yale, and Cornell. speakers praised Brown as unsectarian and Catholic in spirit and urged kindness toward smaller colleges while noting Harvard’s contributions to science and other fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delmonico’s
Brown Unniversiy Alumni Club
Tom Ewing
George William Curtis
E. G. Robinson
D. D
Brown University
J. L. Lincoln
J. L. Murray
Princeton
George P. Fisher
Yale
Rk. H. Thurston
Cornell
W. W. Hopping
J. 3. Kendrick
Vosur College
Rowell Smith
Ewing
Rebipon
McCosh
Eliot
Harvard
Rochester University
Brown
Curtis
Fire Ravages Fresh Pond House and Farm Buildings
Glen Cove Long Island February 19 The residence of Thomas I Jackson at Fresh Pond burned with its contents Loss about 25000 dollars Clicked by fire also in Conocoook New Hampshire Fred Messer farm buildings burned today Four oxen two cows two yearlings and thirty six sheep perished Loss about 2000 dollars with 1200 dollars insured In Boston No 3 steamers put out a roof fire at 91 Bristol Street Boston Highlands causing about 25 dollars damage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cove
L. I
Thomas I. Jackson
Fresh Pond
Conroocook
N. H
Fred Messer
Newbury
Steamer No. 3
J. F. Paul
Bristol Street
Boston Highlands
Young Man Arrested in Hartford for Forged Check and Registered Letter
In Hartford on February 19 United States authorities arrested Hiram E. Smith of Willimantic for obtaining a registered letter with a deck for $160 and forging the endorsement on the check to obtain the money. He confessed to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Hiram E. Smith
Willimantic
United States
Elroy H. Smith
Editor Litchman settles Knights of Labor dispute in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS Mass Feb 19 Editor Litchman who spoke to the Knights of Labor on Wednesday night has met with the local shoe cutters and manufacturers and succeeded in settling their disagreement. Cutters will go to work on the basis of 15 a week, which will be something of an advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Litchman
Knights of Labor
Funeral of John B. Gough in Philadelphia
Brief private services were held at Dr Burns residence for John B. Gough. The casket was moved to Frankford station where trustees of Frankford Church served as pallbearers, and the body was sent by train to Worcester Massachusetts for interment. Mrs Gough Miss Whitcomb and Anthony J Comstock assisted with arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John B. Gough
Worcester
Mass
Gough
Whitcomb
Anthony J. Comstock
Malden forms regional committee on trunk sewer plan
A seven member Malden committee chaired by Mayor Coggan teams with Medford Winchester Woburn and other valley towns to decide on a large trunk sewer project. Each municipality would pay its proportionate share of construction costs as drainage concerns take center stage for city action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mass
Coggan
Medford
Winchester
Woburn
Coeggan
E. O. Holmes
Thomas Powell
James Pierce
H. Gray
Boone and Griffin
Tas
Five Tramps Nabbed After Robbing Dover Home
Five tramps entered a Great Falls residence while four men worked on a piano. They stole four overcoats from a fence. Pursued by the victims, four suspects were captured after a tense chase and jailed. a fifth escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Great Falls
Navy reports Galena sails with prize City of Mexico
Rear Admiral Jouett at Aspinwall telegraphs that the Galena has sailed for Key West with the prize City of Mexico. The seized vessel is alleged to have been fitted in New York for a filibustering expedition against Honduras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Jouett
Aspinwall
United States
Galena
Key West
Fla
City of Mexico
New York
Honduras
Charlestown News Sold to Enterprise Publishing
Mr. Charles R. Byram has disposed of the Charlestown News to the Charlestown Enterprise Publishing Company led by president John F. Flanagan. Flanagan will merge the News with the Enterprise, issuing the first consolidated edition next Saturday. The paper will operate on Democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Byram
Charlestown News
Charlestown Enterprise Publishing Company
John F. Flanagan
Flanagan
News and Enterprise
Sharp restrained from selling Broadway Surface bonds
On behalf of Edward M. Knox the Superior Court issued a restraining order against Jacob Sharp James A Richmond and James W Foshay prohibiting disposal of 349000 dollars of Broadway Surface Railway bonds 135000 dollars of the same bonds and 952000 dollars worth of stock. The injunction hearing to make the order perpetual is set for February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward M. Knox
Broadway and
Seventh Avenue Railroad
Judge Ingraham
Superior
Jacob Sharp
Broadway Surface Railway Company
James A. Richmond
James W. Foshay
Convention of Mining Engineers Elects Officers
Pittsburg convention of the American Institute of Mining Engineers adjourned after electing officers. President Robert H. Richards of Boston. vice presidents W. B. Cogswell of Syracuse and James F. Lewis of New York. J. D. Weeks of Pittsburg. managers H. M. Howe of Boston J. E. Johnson of Longdale Va. W. G. Neilson of Philadelphia. secretary R. W. Raymond of New York. treasurer Theodore D. Rand of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Robert H. Richards
Boston
W. B. Cogswell
Syracuse
James F. Lewis
New York
J. D. Weeks
H. M. Howe
J. E. Johnson
Longdae
W. G. Neilson
Philadelphia
R. W. Raymond
Theodore D. Rand
Weavers Strike Over Replacement At Bailey Worden Mill
In Worcester Massachusetts on February 19 the Bailey Worden mill workers walk out after a female weaver was hired to replace a man who failed to report for two days. The Knights of Labor have been asked to arbitrate the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mess
Bailey & Worden’s
Knights of Labor
Town Meeting Votes to Accept Water Ponying from Great Pond
Holbrook Massachusetts residents vote at town meeting to accept the Legislature grant allowing ponying water from the Great Pond. The resolution passes by a 230 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook
Mass
Great Pond
Mr Watteroll Hopeful After Ten Days Of Illness
Louisville reports Mr Watteroll showing improved condition at midnight after ten days of illness. Strong hopes are entertained for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Passenger agents reach agreement in Central Traffic Association
Chicago February 19. General passenger agents of roads in the Central Traffic Association abolish commissions and leave differentials to the discretion of the commissioner. Roads unhappy with the terms may appeal to arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Traffic Association
Lancers 20 Take Richmond Charleston 5
The National Lancers of Boston left Charleston today on their way home via Cojuptwia and the Richmond and...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancers
Richmond
Charleston
National Lancers of
Boston
Cojuptwia
First Ball of the Telegraphers' Mutual Aid Association in Boston
The Telegraphers' Mutual Aid and Literary Association held its first grand ball in Odd Fellow's Hall Boston last evening. Over 800 couples attended despite bad weather raising about $600 for the aid fund. Boston Cadet band performed and delegates from multiple cities attended, with notices of officers and committees and a late banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Aid and Literary Association of Boston
Odd Fellow’s Hall
Treasury
Boston
Thomas O’reilly
New York Telegraphers’ Protective Association
James Murphy
New York New Street Mutual Union
H. J. Watts
Baltimore
Benjamin C. Coase
George H. Winston
Matthew C. Harrington
Martin W. McLean
John J. O'Leary
Robert E. Tobin, Sr
John D. Muleny
Aids
Messrs
B. C. Chase
J. Ff. Burke
J.J. O'Leary
C.B. Parmeter
J. H. Irwin
W.,m. Dwyer
J. A. McGlinchy
H. L. Kellen
Co. F. Keating
W. H. McCarl
H. N. Barrett
J. C. Bishop
John M. Sullivan
Chairman
M. C. Harrington
W. A. Kenna
G. J. McCarthy
J. R. McLean
M. W. McLeary
Joseph R. Martin
J. J. Driscoll
T. F. McAuliffe
H. W. Gillespie
J. P. Pender
Gest
Eugene J. O’connor
W. F. McGreth
C. J. Foley
D. J. Donovan
Joseph Covilliard
J. Stewart Carr
J. O’leary
Seidep Crowe
J. M. Sullivan
Tufts
Belgian electrician’s suicide at Lynn boarding house
Alfred J. Allard a 21 year old Belgian immigrant and skilled electrician killed himself with a 2 caliber revolver at his Henry avenue boarding house in Lynn between 12 and 1 pm yesterday. He had arrived in the United States months earlier to study American electrical lighting methods and was reportedly unsettled after news of his fiancee’s death in Belgium.
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Alfred J. Allard
Belgium
Henry Avenue
Lynn
Scare in Moscow as Nihilist Circular Threat Found
Moscow police uncover a Nihilist circular promising the death of several Russian notables. The probe follows a February 19 report noting unrest and fear in the city.
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Moscow
Livery business sold. concert and wedding notices in Cambridge
Cilley and Woodbury sold their livery stable at 120 Green Street to Richard Hapgood, former Cambridge Railroad superintendent. Miss Margie Gerry will attend a complimentary Lyceum Hall concert next Thursday featuring Wulf Fries, Alice May Bales, A P Buggs, B Danforth, Emma L Taylor, and W S Sargent. Cards are issued for the wedding of Parker F Soule and Luceba D Kingsley on February 28 at 10 Chester Street. Captain Horatio N Plummer, age 71, died at 254 North Avenue. softening of the brain cited as cause. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm in Addison, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilley & Woodbury
Green Street
Richard Hapgood
Cambridge Railroad Company
Margie N. Gerry
Lyceum Hall
Wulf Fries
Alice May Bales
A. P. Buggs
B. ©. Danforth
Emma L. Taylor
W. S. Sargent
Parker F. Soule
Luceba D. Kingsley
Chester W. Kingsley
Cambridge
Water Board
Plummer
Addison, Me
Last lecture on Treasure Houses of European Art at Tremont Temple
Sidney Dickinson concludes his series with a Northern Italy focus. He surveys Milan Parma Mantua and Venice and discusses works by Da Vinci Correggio and Romano. He highlights Venice palaces churches and the ducal palace with Titian Veronese Tintoretto and Bellini treasures. The City of the Sea illustrations fascinate attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Dickinson
Tremont Temple
Italy
Milan
Parma
Mantua
Venice
da Vinci
Corregio
Romano
Titian
Pavol Veronese
Tintoretto
Bellini
City of the Sea
Plumbers Ball Draws 206 Couples in Boston
The Journeymen Plumbers Benevolent and Protective Union of Boston held its twelfth annual ball at Paine Memorial Hall with about 206 couples. St James orchestra provided music while floor managers and committees handled arrangements. Officers listed include President John F Ford and Vice President Edward C Kelley.
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Journeymen Plumbers’ Benevolent and Protective Union of Boston
Paine Memorial Hall
St. James Orchestra
J. F. Ford
C. Kelly
T. J. Williams
Mr. Ahern
Patrick J. Walsh
The
Benevolent Association
John F. Ford
Edward C. Kelley
John F. Murray
Nicholas J. H. Kelley
Patrick D. Sullivan
Labor Ball in Chelsea by Knights of Labor
The Chelsea Assembly Knights of Labor held their first ball at Pythian rink with J. J. McDonald as floor director and A. F. Cullin as assistant. Dozens of knights including Marcus M. Merritt and J. E. Finn aided, Franklin orchestra provided music, and M. V. B. Flanders served as caterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Knights of Labor
Pythian Rink
J. J. McDonald
A. F. Cullin
Knights
Marcus M. Merritt
William L. Murphy
G. A. Renton, Jr
J. Coomey
William A. Marsh
M. Kilroy
J. E. Casey
G. A. Smith
T. J. Conlin
Van Fleet Extradition Hearing Amid $50,000 Shortage
Brantford Ontario reports Martin C. Van Fleet former Huron County Ohio treasurer faced Judge Jones on an extradition warrant. Auditor Owen testified to a $50,000 cash shortage with a receipt stub showing $11, live and cash book showing $1,192 plus other discrepancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantford
Ont
Martin C. Vanfleet
Huron County
Ohio
Jones
Owen
Vanfleet
Wage increase announced for Philadelphia and Reading railroad shops
In Reading Pennsylvania on February 19 the 2000 workers in the railroad company's shops were notified of wage increases across all departments effective March 1. The ratio of the raise was not disclosed.
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Reading
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Revenue Cutter Richard Rush Returns From Behring Sea Hunt
The Richard Rush arrived in San Francisco after leaving January 2 to search Behring Sea for the missing whaler Amethyst and its forty crew. The cutter reports no trace of the vessel or its men.
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San Francisco
United States Revenue
Richard Rush
Behring Sea
Amethyst
Absconding Sub-Treasury Official Case Kept Quiet
In New Orleans on February 19 Autedemorie the absconding sub treasury official the case was tonight submitted without argument and the jury were locked up for the night.
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New Orleans
Autedemorie
TICKS BY TELEGRAPH AND LOCAL NOTES
Charles H. Litchman of Marblehead lectured at Pittsfield on The Mission of the Knights of Labor. Martin Cain, 70, found drowned in the river at Hillsboro Mills N H. The first through train over the Norwich and Worcester railroad since Friday ran Norwich to Worcester. General John A. Logan invited to Weirs New Hampshire Veteran Association reunion in August. Cornelius Doherty Democrat nominated for Mayor of Rockland Maine. David T. Perry nominated at Bath Maine. Lien s insurance agent of Cleveland charged with embezzling 4000 dollars for Equitable Insurance Company of Columbus. The care of H C Forrester ex cashier Langsster National Bank before district court again postponed two weeks. Clinton case outlook uncertain.
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Charles H. Litchman
Marblehead
Pittsfield
The
Knights of Labor
Martin Cain
Hillsboro Mills
N.H
Norwich and Worcester
Norwich
Worcester
John A. Logan
New Hampshire Veteran Association
Weirs
Cornelius Doherty
Rockland
Citizens
David T. Perry
Bath
R. Liens
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Equitable Insurance Company of Columbus
H.C. Forrester
Langsster Nationaal Bank
District Court
Clinton
City Hospital Hearing Debates Homeopathic Wards
Trustees heard remonstrants oppose adding homeopathic wards at City Hospital. Doctors argued against experiments, citing risk to harmony, finances, and patient welfare. some noted mixed practices elsewhere but urged no new wards. The discussion focused on feasibility, costs, and staff cohesion.
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City Hospital
T. J. Dacey
Williams
Homans
Cheever
Wright
Cook County Hospital
Iinois
Coles
McLean Asylum
Shattuck
Edes
Democratic dinners and annual meeting of Middlesex County Club
The third Bay State Club dinner is set for February 2 at the Revere House with Senators and Representatives invited. Washington guests P A Collina and Henry B Lovering travel in a special car. list of expected attendees includes Grace of New York Pulitzer of New York Breckenridge Stesrus Atkins Adams Prince Russell and French. The Middlesex County Democratic Club annual meeting and dinner is planned for March 4 at the Quincy House.
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Middlesex County Club
Bay State Club
Revere House
P. A. Collina
Henry B. Lovering
Washington
Mayor Grace
New York
Joseph Pulitzer
Breckenridge
Kentucky
United States
George M. Stesrus
Hiram Atkins
Vermont
John Quincy Adams
F. O. Prirce
John &. Russell
Jonas H. French
J. G. Abbott
Middlesex County Democratic Club
Quincy House
Jottings Of City Social And Legal News
The Back Bay Club dined at the Revere House with ten members. Massachusetts Bicycle Club staged a dramatic entertainment on Newbury street. Mrs Henry M Rogers hosted a musical at 309 Beacon street for over 100 friends. Rev Charles S Woodworth to preach at Sara toga Street Methodist Church Sunday evening February 38. Curdls Club held a dinner at Young's Hotel with about thirty members, I K Clark presiding. Superintendent Tafts announced tobacco prohibition in the Massachusetts reformatory effective March 21. Dr Samuel Kneeland to lecture on Thorvaldsens Sculptures under Parker Memorial Science class with illustration. Downs Jefferson Club Latham ex Legislator Khenolff and Molin head to Milan New Hampshire for fishing and shooting. Alfred Thompson acquitted after trial for assault with a knife. fined 159.
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Back Bay
Revere House
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Newbury Street
Henry M. Rogers
Beacon Street
Charles S. Woodworth
Saratoga Street Methodist Church
Young’s Hotel
I. K. Clark
Tafts
Massachusetts Reformatory
Samuel Kneeland
Parker Memorial
Thorvaldsen
Messrs
C. A. Downs
Jefferson Club
David A. Latham
D. J. Khenolff
P. J. Molin
Milan
N. H
Alfred Thompson
Superior Criminal Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sporting Matters
Iafchess
Boston Dealers
Fishery Commission
Captain Crawford
Secretary of the Interior
Arizona
Manderson
Secretaries of State and War
Emmet Crawford
U.S. A
Crawford
Maus
Eustis
Leller
Messrs. Dawes
Plumb
Ingalls
Maxey
Chace
Evarns
Hoar
South
Kansas
Singalls
Mississippi
Maassachuset
Maryland
Committee On the Judiciary
Alexander P. Stewart
Thomas L. Koser
Virginia
Edward G. W. Butler
Dnt
Beck
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Edmunds
House of Representatives
Bo H Houses
Chica
John
Arthur Chambers
Laimes
Endicott
Capital Notes
DR. Mary IN
Litie Rhody
People
Klow
Pacific Mail
Massasoit Assembly Ball
Lathrop
Andrews
Binghan
Shetucket Mills
Mer
Opsskrvea
le Weaibe
Taylor
Ladies OF Labor
NGO
Willimantic, Conn
Amy A. Wilbur
Aroostook
Millis
Professor Tatlock
Henry E. Dixey and
Stock Exchange Notes
Israel Putnam Monument
Hohkses
Lafayette
J.G. B. Siegert
Pounder
Tom Early
Berkshere
Samuel I. Coy
Boston and Maine
Phillips Wharf
William
Salem Hospital
Mir
Hilita
Browa’s
Long Island
Salem
William Teel
George Teel
Lafayette and
Harbor Streets
Jake Sharp
Worcester Weavers
Water For
MR. Watiperson
the Telegraphers’ Mutual Aid and Literary Association
Rs. Dickinson
Draper
Cook Con
Ciphecacy
E. H. Bradford
France
Germany
Tiake
Society of Arts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Charles FE. Emery
Clinton Street
Provissons
Macken
Hallett
Samuel B. Hicks
Charles Winter
John CG. Price
Insurance Agency
Kilby Street
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