Eleanor Stevens Will Bequests Draw Eager Crowds
Philadelphia readers were startled by a notice in which the late Eleanor Stevens leaves legacies to her rejected suitors. Willard Pratt, executor, invites them to her Beechwood Street residence on Monday at 10 a m for details. The Black Cat promises the full story in its March issue.
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Philadelphia
Eleanor Stevens
Willard Pratt
International Trust Building
Miss Stevens
Eleanor
Beechwood Street
Willk Willard Pratt
Shortstory Publishing Co
Boston
Mass
Mrs Gunning Sues Husband Former Insurance President Now Doctor
Mrs Mary C Gunning sues her husband Rev Josiah C Gunning alleging cruelty and a beating while he accuses her of unbearable conduct toward his children. Testimonies from their adult children and associates describe quarrels and disruptive behavior in Brooklyn.
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Mary C. Gunning
Josiah C. Gunning
Bedford Avenue Baptist Church
Brooklyn
Louise
Grace
Malden Masons Visit Portland and Portsmouth Banquet
St. John's and St. Andrew's lodges hosted Mt. Vernon Lodge of Malden drawing about 300 attendees. The banquet at Philbrick's Hall preceded a dedication of the new lodge room where the third degree was conferred in two sections with Grand Master Charles C. Hayes of Manchester and Massachusetts grand officers present.
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N. H
St. John’s
St. Andrew’s
Free Masons
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Malden
Philbrick’s Hall
Charles C. Hayes
Manchester
Suite
Massachusetts
Daughters of the Revolution Elect Officers in Washington
Mrs Philip Hichborn of Boston wife of the navy chief constructor was elected vice president of the Daughters of the Revolution in charge of organization. Mrs A G Brockett of Washington DC was named first vice president general.
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Washington
Philip Hichborn
Boston
Navy
Daughters of the Revolution
A. G. Brockett
Washington, D. C
No medicine today possesses the confidence of the public
Correlates a long list of ailments and conditions cured or eased by a remedy, claiming unprecedented public trust though the source text ends with an incomplete assurance about the medicine’s efficacy.
Piles Treatment Offer Slashes Price at Boston Clinic
Notice promises complete cure for piles for ten dollars if treatment starts before February 26. It claims the Boston Clinic usually charges fifty dollars and presents testimonials from Charles Tenney, J E Patrick, A W Fulton, Benjamin OConnor, and others who praise Dr Daily for painless, non surgical cures without cutting.
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Boston
Benjamin O'Connor
Morris Street
Lynn
Dr. Daily
Melba and Calve Draw Boston's Largest Opera Crowd
A record crowd packed Mechanics' Building as Melba and Calve headlined Lucia di Lammermoor and Cavalleria Rusticana. Melba's superb range and grace drew thunderous applause, with twelve encores and a million-strong ovation, while Calve impressed as Santuzza.
Boston Clinic Notice by Dr. M. D. John Wesley Daily
The Boston clinic run by physician in charge announces examination hours for Frer. at 74 Boylston Street Rooms 421 and 422. Office hours are 10 to 4.
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Boylston St
Boston
Mass
Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
R. W. Bryant
Boston Post
Boston terrier show sparks protest over judge Hook
Boston terrier entries rally with silent protest after judge Mr. Hook denies first prizes. General Torrence of Chicago makes a $1500 bid for Topsey, while Bayonne Kennels and Phelps & Davis claim several wins in puppies and novice classes. Dr Lougest of Boston dominates mastiffs and hounds as Torrence plans to rename Tom C. to Tommy Atkins.
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New York
General Torrence
Chicago
Phelps & Davis
Boston
Topsey
Commissioner I
Bayonne
H. P. Rogers
Crusader
C. F. Clarkson
I. F. Holt
Dr. Lougest
Corrupt Judges Criticized in Concord State Report
In Concord New Hampshire the Evening Monitor reprints a reader letter by Senator Chandler criticizing the Supreme Court for the state railroad decision. The piece denounces head notes as biased and accuses judges of suppression and error cost 2 000 000 to the people.
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Concord
N. H
The
Evening Monitor
Chandler
Sixty Sixth Law Report
Supreme Court
Concord Railroad
Concord Company
New Hampshire
United States
Commonwealth
New Hampshire Reports
Fessenden
Dred Scott
Lucia and Cavalleria Rusticana A Boston Opera Double Bill
Mme Melba stars in Lucia and Emma Calve performs Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana at Boston with a strong cast led by Russitano Campanari Vanni Arimondi and Rinaldini. The audience applauded the sextet and intermezzo as Bevignani conducted a large orchestra. Tonight Tristan and Isolde features Nordica de Reszke and Seidl with Brema ill and Olitzka stepping in.
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Mechanics’ Building
Melba
Calve
Society
Canaille
Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Salem
North Street
Boston
Donizetti
Lucia di Lammermoor
Lucia
Edgardo
Signor Russitano
Patti
Mile. Bauermeister
Alice
Mascagni
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mme. Calve
Santuzza
Turiddu
Signor Cremonini
Signor Ancona
Signor Bevignani
Mme. Melba
Mme, Melba
Signor Campanari
Enrico
Signor Vanni
Arturo
Signor Arimondi
Raimondo
Signor Rinaldini
Normanno
Thiddu
Alfie
Alfio
Marie Engle
Lola
Tristan and Isolde
Nordica
Jean de Reszke
Edouard de Reszke
Anton Seidl
Mile
Marie Brema
Rosa Olitzka
Brangena
Fire Scourges Cambridge School Office
Incendiary fire struck the Allston school house on Boardman street in Cambridge. Principal Roberts’ office suffered the damage estimated at 260 to 300 dollars as firefighters contained the blaze before it spread. clues include an open door, arranged furniture, and a kid glove found in the entry.
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Cambridge
Allston
Boardman Street
Roberts
Casey
Benjamin M Watson dies at winter home
Benjamin Marston Watson died of heart trouble at his winter home in Plymouth on February 20. Born in 1820, he was Harvard 1849 graduate with notable classmates. He married Mary Russell and leaves a wife and five children including Professor Benjamin Watson of the Bussey Institute. He built Hillside, a famed landscape estate near Concord, and befriended Emerson Thoreau Alcott.
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Plymouth
Benjamin Marston Watson
Benjamin M. Watson
Harvard University
Edward Everett Hale
James Gore King
New York
Samuel Longfellow
Nathaniel B. Baker
New Hampshire
Kirk Boott
George Hayward
Samuel Eli Ot
Boston Girls’ High School
Francis B. Hayes
Pliny Earle Chase
Caleb W. Loring
Loring H. Austin
Mr. Watson
Mary
Thomas Russell
William G. Russell
Hillside
Frank Sanborn
Jane G. Austin
Watson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Henry D. Thoreau
Bronson Alcott
Concord School
Benjamin Watson
Bussey Institute
Monadnock Placed In Commission At Mare Island
The United States navy added the monitor Monadnock to its fleet at Mare Island California. A war time Ericsson type hull, Monadnock became the first of its class to undertake a long sea voyage.
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Washington
United States Navy
Mare Island
Cal
Ericcson
Mayor Quincy Hosts Union Club Dinner Attended by Officials
Mayor Quincy held a dinner at the Union Club last night with eleven metropolitan affairs committee members and six merchants' committee members in attendance. Corporation Counsel Bailey Private Secretary Thomas A Mullen and the Mayor were also present.
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Quincy
Union Club
Metropolitan Affairs Committee
Merchants’ Committee
Bailey
Thomas A. Mullen
Italy Drops Health Bills for U.S. Vessels
The Italian ambassador told the Treasury Department that Italy will stop requiring American ships to present consular bills of health when entering Italian ports. This ends a health document burden for U.S. maritime trade.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Miss Mary E Brock Laid to Rest in Brighton
Miss Mary E Brock former librarian of the Holton Library in Brighton was buried at 2 p m yesterday from her Parsons street residence. The Rev A A Berle conducted the service. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Mary E. Brock
Holton Library
Brighton
Parsons Street
A. A. Berle
Evergreen Cemetery
General Frazar Dies. Peking Traveler and War Figure
General Douglas Frazar of Somerville died at 7:40 p.m. at 26 Walnut Street. He was the first American civilian to enter Pekin with the allied forces in 1860, later served as major and colonel in the Civil War, helped freedmen in Virginia, and held multiple city posts in Somerville. Funeral Sunday at St Thomas Church Union Square.
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Douglas Frazar
Walnut Street
Somerville
St. Thomas Church
Union Square
Dr. Gray
Duxbury
Dixwell
Boston
State Street
Maryland
India
China
House of Frazar & Co
Andrew
Frazar
Seymour
New York
Charles Sumner
Henry Wilson
Josiah Quincy
New York Cavalry
South Carolina
Wilson
Virginia
Harvard Faculty Votes to Cut Degree Requirements
Harvard faculty approved a plan to reduce Bachelor of Arts requirements from eighteen courses to fifteen or twelve, aiming for a three year degree. The proposal faces overseers and corporation review before taking effect, with students mostly opposed. A separate Aldermen hearing debated free transfers and lower streetcar fares in Boston, with multiple speakers urging cheaper fares and universal transfers.
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Harvard
Eliot
Board of Overseers
Corporation
Briggs
Sumichrast
McKinley Boom Rally Sparks Tariff Debate in House
In Washington on February 20 the Indian bill prompted Rep. Wilson to revive a McKinley tariff stance. He read remarks from a February 12 Marquette Club dinner to show McKinley favored protection. The reading drew applause and sparked confusion among other presidential supporters amid committee discussions.
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House
Wilson
Rep. O
McKinley
Congress
Major McKinley
Gettysburg Reminiscences at Newtonville Campfire
Charlies Ward Post 62 G A R held a lively Newtonville campfire with over 100 guests. General A P Martin and Senior Vice Commander Gilman spoke on Gettysburg along with G M Fiske, Reverend A A Berle, Alderman Downs, and past Commander W B Fowle sharing war reminiscences.
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Charlies Ward
Newtonville
Whitney
Gettysburg
A. P. Martin
Gilman
G. M. Fiske
AA. Berle
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Malden Masons
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Daughters OF the Revolution Officers
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Leria Rusticana
Boston Clinic
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Hill Medicine CO
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Chicago Boys
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Doherty
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John L. Rodden
Organized Labor
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Charles Doherty
West Erd
Donovan
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Leary
Puritana
Did Crosby
M'Kinley
A. W. Wheeler & CO
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American House
J.A. Melvin
Blackstone St
AL Druggists
Nhl
PEOTO
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William S. McNary
Election Board
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City Hall
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Reed
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P. P. Comey
Lucius Field
Jonathan Smith
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Henry W. Welch
George A. Heighway
Wellington FE. Parkhurst
Walter F. Howard
Gordon A. Brown
W. P. Bowers
Eugene O. Pratt
Charles G. Bancroft
Henry A. Burdett
Frank F. Holman
T. B. Reed
Rear Admiral
Fyffe
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Marry
Renie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Bent
Joseph P. Kennedy
Leander P. Slavens
Florence L. Bent
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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