Gas Legislation Hearings Set Amid Yardlong Lobby Drama
The Manufactures Committee set March 3 for hearings on two gas bills by Henry M Whitney and Thomas W Lawson to form new companies with Lawson offering a million dollars to the state for the same privileges. Whitney supporters push for priority while Lawson’s crowd plans a counter campaign aided by Walter Holden and George Towle. The House adjourned for lack of a quorum, and talk of a possible Bay State Brookline consolidation heats up as politics swirl through the State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Manufactures
Henry M. Whitney
Thomas W. Lawson
Bay State Combine
Lawson
Whitney
Third House
State House
Russell
Matthews
George M. Towle
George Towle
Walter Holden
Holden
Worcester
Tom Lawson
New York
J. Edward Addicks
Bay State
Brookline
Meyer
George R. Jones
Melrose
Committee On Elections
William H. Morgan
Messrs. Weston
Thrasher and Crocker
Jeremiah F. Donovan
University City
Donovan
Reidy
South Boston
Boston
New Jersey
Henry D. Humprey
Dedham
Humprey
Office of Register of Deeds
Worcester City Hall
Death mystery surrounds Nellie McDonald at Boston home
Nellie McDonald, 19, died February 11 at Mrs. Cooper’s house 73 Worcester Street amid questions of foul play. Relatives allege no doctor was called promptly. medical examiner notes likely self-inflicted overdose of Rough on Rats and bloodless evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McDonald
Cooper
Worcester Street
Patrick McDonald
Newington
N. H
D. W. Dicey
George McDonald
Chapman Street
Charlestown
Nellie
Ella R. Bates
Claremont Park
Emeline Keyes
Anna Bates
Warren Avenue
Ella Bates
Waltham
Mr. Seitz
Draper
Marlborough Street
Coming Events And Fundraisers In Local Clubs
Upcoming activities include a single tax dinner at the American House with speakers H. V. Hetzel, Jesse Taylor, and Mayor Quincy, presided by William Lloyd Garrison. The Cambridge Tammany Club hosts a smoke talk at 1108 Cambridge Street. Mrs Julia Turgang leads a drive to fund hospital supplies for Cuban patriots. The Boston YMCU plans a Washington Wilson and Sherman service in Union Hall with Albert E Pillsbury, Rev Edward Horton, and President Baldwin speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Hetzel
Philadelphia
Jesse Taylor
Delaware
Quincy
William Lloyd Garrison
Cambridge Tammany Club
Cambridge Street
Julia Turgang
South End
Woman’s Charitable Association
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Washington
Wilson
Sherman
Union Hall
Albert E. Pillsbury
Edward A. Horton
Kinsley Post
Baldwin
Senate debates Cuba independence as war policy looms
United States Senators debated Morgan's Cuban resolution urging neutrality and possible recognition of Cuba's independence. Cameron pressed for immediate recognition. Lodge urged using US influence to end the war. Morgan signaled strong support for intervention, promising continuation of remarks Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgan
Senate
Congress
Spain
Cuba
United States of America
United States
Cameron
Penn
Cali
Dem
Fla
Republican Party
Lodge
Rep
Massachusetts
Committee On Foreign Relations
England
Fort Sumter
Matanzas
Mr. Lodge
Lord Salisbury
Armenia
Western
Europe
Ala
Platt
Hoar
Hale
Mr. Morgan
First Cuban rebel leader Gomez dies in Ceuta penal colony
Juan Gualberto Gomez, famed editor and early Cuban rebel leader, died at the Ceuta penal colony in Africa. He led the first Cuban force at the opening of hostilities on February 24, 1895, after declaring the war near Ibarra in Matanzas and firing the first shot.
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New York
Madrid
Ceuta
Africa
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Cuba
Havana
la Lucha
Equalda
Spain
Gomez
Ibarra
Matanzas
Cuban commander reports troop movements against Matanzas
Welger states Maceo's 3000 men near Santa Amelia and Corea cattle ranch with eighty wounded. Gomez arrives at Morales to unite forces. Reinforcements dispatched to Jaruco, Havana rail lines to Matanzas, and multiple columns move toward key crossings. Commanders push to force battle with the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Welger
Maceo
Santa Amelia
Faparte
Corea
Seguera
Maximo Gomez
Morales
Jaruco
Guadalajara
Galvis
Frances
Gabriel Santiago de Las Vegas
Matanzas
Aguacate
Ruiz
Bejucal
Cuatro Caminos
Guinos
Fort
Jose de la Lajas
Aldecoa
Carmen
Hernandez
Catadina
Echague
Guines
Prats
Molina
Madruga
Union de Reyes
San Nicolas
No Signs of Poison in Nellie McDonough Case
Drs Towe and Junkins under Coroner Rider conducted an autopsy on Nellie McDonough of Newington who died at Mrs Cooper's Boston residence last Tuesday. Organs were healthy with no poison or criminal cause found. stomach contents will determine death cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Towe and
Junkins
Rider
Nellie McDonough
Newington
Massachusetts
Brown Alumni Banquet Highlights Yale-Style Oratory and Brown's Growth
Brown University alumni gathering at Exchange Club featured ex Governor John D Long and President Andrews with praise for Brown’s rising status. Speeches from Judge Dunbar, Charles E Hughes and others emphasized university progress and the role of educated leaders. The event also included a poem by S W Foss, officer elections for the Sons of Brown in Boston, and related dinners by local professional groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown University
Exchange Club
Brown
President Andrews
F. A. Gaskill
J. R. Dunbar
Charles E. Hughes
New York
John
Association of the Sons of Brown University
Boston
Vicinity
Solon W. Stevens
F. W. Draper
F. L. Young
A. D. McClellan
J. Murray Marshall
Ray Greene Huling
C. H. Hare
Norman Gunderson
F. W. Woodcock
Fred
Olney
Andrews
America
Long
Harvard
Gaskill
Walter C. Brongan
James R. Dunbar
Williams
Superior Court
Williams College
Srl
New York City
Walker
Congress
S. W. Foss
Ladies Night Fetes St Omer Commandery in South Boston
Last evening at Masonic Hall South Boston St Omer Commandery Knights Templars held a ladies night and reception for the grand commander and officers. Program included a concert reception address banner presentation banner consecration sword and belt gifts to two Sir Knights followed by banquet with music by the Zethus Orchestra and Columbian Quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
South Boston
St. Omer
Little Rachael at the Bijou Opera House
The Bijou Opera House staged Little Rachael in aid of the Soldiers' Home at Chelsea. A large audience enjoyed the performance featuring the "midget queen" and the repeated "Dove Supper" and North and South pictures, winning much applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
Chelsea
Rachael
Holloway Jury Deadlock Reported in Newport Case
The Holloway murder jury returned after thirty hours of deliberation in Newport Vermont and announced they could not agree. The judge urged the jurors to reach a verdict, stressing the high stakes for the state and the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Class of '93 English High School holds annual meeting at Parker House
The Class of 1893 met at Parker House with 35 members present. President J. J. Teevens Jr. chaired the business meeting, W. F. Underwood served as secretary. Officers elected for the year include Horace Bacon president and J. N. Wilcutt first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker House
J. J. Teevens, Jr
W. F. Underwood
Charles Hill
Daniel Desmond
Benjamin Barnes
Horace Bacon
J. N. Wilcutt
G. T. Mulhall
E. S. Hatch
W. Colcord
M. B. Abrams
J. H. Fitzpatrick
J. J. Teevens
William Doyle
Repartee About Beaten Biscuit Skills
A humorous exchange from the Chicago Record where a husband credits his mother’s biscuit making and his wife retorts the matron who raised him had a firm hand. The quip emphasizes kitchen prowess and repartee between spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
If You Had Never Met Me Would You Have Loved Another
A concise philosophical quote presents a man replying that without his beloved he might have killed himself. The line highlights intense romantic attachment and self-darkening emotion.
Quarrel Sparks After Alice Asks Kate for Opinion
Maud and Ethel discuss a spat triggered when Alice asked Kate for her true thoughts about her. Kate replied, revealing her opinion in a brief exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
Alice
Kate
Ethel
Salvation Proves Remedy For Rheumatism And Neuralgia
A reader reports Salvation as a remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia, claiming relief where other treatments failed, suggesting a preferred option for chronic pain sufferers seeking relief.
Merchants' Club Regular Meeting at Algonquin
The Merchants' Club held its monthly meeting at the Algonquin club last evening. General Charles H. Taylor, the president, spoke on The History of Journalism and the General Management of Business. Mr Charles Follen Adams read selections from his work Leedle Yawcob Strauss. Vocal numbers by Joseph L White and Herbert Johnson were warmly praised. A large number of guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. McIntire
Archon
Supreme
Electrical Potential Club
W. W. Goodwin
Philadelphia
R. A. Beal
New York
Fernald
Wilmot R. Evans
Judge Pettingill
Boutwell
Royal Arcanum Club
Young
Victor J. Loring
George C. Lorimer
Charles J. Noyes
Henry Blackwell
Dorchester
Sallie Joy White
Dr. Lorimer
England
America
Merchants’ Club
Algonquin Club
Charles H. Taylor
Charles Follen Adams
Leedle Yawcob Strauss
Joseph L. White
Herbert Johnson
Second Meeting of Hep tasophs Conclave No 400 at Crawford House
The second gathering of Massachusetts Conclave No 400, Improved Order of Hep tasophs, convened at the Crawford House. Members met to discuss lodge matters and plan future activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Crawford House
Catholic Alumni Club Forms At Catholic Union Hall
Nearly fifty men gathered last night to organize a Catholic Alumni Club. Dr. William G. Macdonald was named temporary chairman and later elected president with James A. Dorsey as secretary. Members approved a constitution defining eligibility for Catholic graduates and planned to fill remaining offices in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union Hall
William G. Macdonald
James A. Dorsey
Catholic Alumni Club
Edward A. McLaughlin
James L. Walsh
Francis J. Barnes
Charles I. Quirk
Timothy W. Coakley
John D. Drum
James E. Hayes
Thomas A. Mullen
H.S. Moran
Thomas F. Gallagher
John D. McLaughlin
William A. Dunn
Henry J. Cottrell
F. H. Barnes
John C. Bassidy
James A
Fire at People's Church causes $600 damage
A blaze at the People’s Church on Columbus avenue and Berkeley street yesterday afternoon caused $600 in damage. The cause is unknown and no injuries are reported.
Chelsea Musicals Aid Frost Hospital Fair
A charitable musicale at 10 Warren avenue Chelsea featured Lucie Tucker F H Robie Walter Robie Walter C David Ella Winsor Warren Winsor Ezra Winsor and Louise Currier with Maud Thurston Daisy Blanchard serving frappe. The event supported the Frost Hospital fair and drew strong local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Irving
Warren Avenue
Chelsea
Lucie A. Tucker
F. H. Robie
Walter Robie
Walter C. David
Ella L. Winsor
Warren O. Winsor
Ezra O. Winsor
Louise Currier
Frappe
Maud Thurston
Daisy Blanchard
Hebrew Ladies’ Charitable Association of
Granite Hall
W. H. Bunnell
Bridgeport
Conn
Samuel Richardson
Sandy Hook
Middletown
Ivan N. Walker
Indianapolis
Ind
Providence
Department of Rhode Island
Narragansett Hotel
Elden H. Creighton
Hudson
Joint Legislative Committee On
Cottage City
Edgartown
Tisbury
Marbiehead
Old Town Hall
Marblehead
Norfolk Conference of Unitarian Churches
First Congregational Society
Quincy
Richard C. Humphreys
Dorchester
A. G. Pettengill
Hyde Park
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Haverhill
Lynn
Wife Kills Two Children Then Slashes Arm in New York
Mrs. George R. Kelso of 1448 West Ninety-eighth Street shot her children Estelle aged four and Radford aged two and a half, then cut an artery in her arm. Temporarily insane at the time, she was treated and placed under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George R. Kelso
West Ninety-eighth Street
Estelle
Radford
Waller Pardoned and Expected Release
Secretary Olney reports Ambassador Eustis transmit that the President signed Waller's pardon this morning and orders are issued for his release. The Waller family plans return to Kansas as the United States declines to pursue an international dispute over the offence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Olney
Eustis
Waller
United States
State Department
Kansas
Nansen Returning Report From Arctic Route
St Petersburg February 20 Baron Toli, who set up the Nansen provision depots on the New Siberian Islands, says he believes Dr Nansen is returning via the depots and may be lingering to recuperate on the way back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Baron Toli
New Siberian Islands
Nansen
Noros Questions Nansen Drift Claim And Jeanette Relics
Louis P. Noros of Fall River, survivor of the Jeanette expedition, questions Nansen’s reported currents and discusses the authenticity of oilskin trousers found by natives. He recalls equipment, rules for travel, and notes uncertainty over how garments reached the Arctic, insisting some relics may be from the Jeanette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Louis P. Noros
Jeanette
Nansen
Melville
Delta
United States
Someboy
Arctic
Boston and Albany Railroad Passenger Services Overview
The advertisement lists multiple train numbers and schedules from Boston to Albany and to Chicago New York and Detroit with various sleeping and drawing room cars. It notes departure times, daily and weekend patterns, and includes contact details for tickets and inquiries. A. S. Hanson is identified as General Passenger Agent.
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Boston
Albany
Lpaves
Wagner
Chicago
L. S
Utica
Michigan Central R. R
Cincinnati
Big Four
St. Louis
Detroit
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
NEW York Limited
Springfeld
Washington St
Kneeland St
A. S. Hanson
Rail and Sound Lines Scheduling Summary
New York to Boston routes list multiple trains on the Shore Line and Fall River, Stonington, and Norwich lines. Schedules show Bay State Limited Day Express Afternoon Express and others with connections to steamer services Plymouth Pilgrim New Hampshire Maine City of Lowell Worcester.
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New York
All Rail
Sound Lines
Rom Park Square
Boston
New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Shore Line
New London
New Haven
Bay State Limited
Alr Line
Fall River
Rail
Sound
Newport
Plymouth
Pilgrim
Orchestra
Stonington
Rail and Sound
Providence
New Hampshire
Maine
Norwich
Raiil and Sound
City OF Lowell
City OF Worcester
Steamship and Rail Through Tickets Offered in 1805
Through tickets with parlor car seats berths and staterooms on steamers may be purchased at 3 Old State House and Park Square station. Colonial Express 9 09 a m and Federal Express 7 04 p m operate via Shore Line and Pennsylvania R. Special tickets required for parlor cars. Limited equipment and seating capacity only. Dates include Sundays. GEO L CONNO AC KENDALL L H PALMER. Dec 6 1805.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Shore Line
Pennsylvania R. A
Mary and Transfer
Colonial Express
Federal Express
Old State House
Park Square Station
GEO. L. Conno
A. C. Kendall
L. H. Palmer
Boston Pass
Old State Se
Bovi
Chatham
Hyannis
Woop's Hall
Cottage City
Nantucket
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Park Squar
Knee
Boston & Maine Rail Time-Tables Offer Through Train Service
Rail time tables dated 1895 show local and through train service from Union Station Boston to Portland Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Concord Lewiston Manchester St John Halifax St John NB and other points. Rates for copies by mail available on postal card request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western & Eastern Divisions
Union Station
Boston
Portland
Augusta
Bar Harbor
Concord
N. H
Lewiston
Manchester
WN. H
ST. John
Halifax
The
Provinces
Ae Stephen
N. B
ST. Andrews
North Conwa Intervale
GLEN
Crawfords
Fabyans
Twin Mountea
Waiterield
Jefferson
Lancase
Grand Trunk R. R
Maine Central
Wiscasset
Thomaston
Rockland
Quebec
North Conway
Batl
ST Haviee Lenes
Montreal
Fitchburg
Washington Street
Causeway Street
J. R. Watson
Train Schedules for Southern Division and Connections
Listing of passenger train times across Southern Division routes from Wancester Concord New Boston Hooksett Sun Cook Valley Branch and connections to Montreal Quebec Chicago and Western routes with stations including Belmont Tilton Lakeport Meredith Ashland Laconia Weirs Whitefield Lancaster Franklin Lebanon White River Junction St Johnsbury Montpelier Burlington Montpelier White River Junction and Montreal lines. Official times note Sundays and weekdays with multiple daily departures.
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Wanchester
Concord
N. H
New Boston
North Weare
Henniker
Hooksett
Suncook
Plursfield
Suncook Valley
Naseua
Warren
Haverhill
Campton
South Woodstock
Pearne Swasset Valley
Lisbon
Dicom
Bristol
Claremont
Norwich
HaNovka
Bradford
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooke
Quebec
ST. J
Montreal
Rosston Air Line
Chicago
the West
G. Tee
C. P. Ry
Boston and Providence Rail Timetable Arrivals and Routes
timetable details list trains from Boston to New York Hartford Providence and coastal stops with frequencies daily and on Sundays. It notes park square and knee land street stations, through tickets parlor cars and sleeping car berths, and train names like Air Line Limited and Shore Line via multiple lines.
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Dence
Lawson and
Addicks
Weyler
Sons OF Brown
St. Omer Commandery
Holloway
Merchants’ Monthly Meeting
People’s Church
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Annie Moulton
Alpine Street
Roxbury
School Streets
West End
Hamlin Street
William Downey
Webster Street
Somerville
Massachusetts General Hospital
St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Broadway
Junior League Chorus
Olen Carter
Cora
Grace
Bertha
Mabel
Leston Carter
Abbie May Evars
Procopeia
Hezekiah Butterworth
Charmes Molloy
Kate Tannatt Woods
Helena Dudley
Denison House
Winthrop Hall
Upham’s Corner
Lambda Charge
Theta Delta Chi
Ashburton Place
Frye Spencer Baldwin
Helene M. Armstrong
May Follet
Elizabeth Dowling
Eliza B. Lewis
Theodore Hoffman
Superior Criminal Court
Richardson
House of Correction
New England
Noros
Railroads
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston & Maine
R. R
City Ticket Office
Ington Street
Eastport
Calais
Wells
D. J. Flanders
Gen
New Haven & Hartford
Park Squars
Air Line
Far River Line
Baltimore
Maryl
Bote Mie Deols
Aenew Sport
New Bedford
Knekeland Street
Abington
Duxbury
WNEW
Fitchburg Railroad
Tloosney Tunnel
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Saratoga
Binghamton
Hornellsville
Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Watertown
Puffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamiton
Toronto
Cleveland
Points
Ally
Oston
Aveland
Ilasare Falll
Pacific Express
Lake Champlain
Keene, Bellows Falls
White River Junction
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Faward
Glens Falls
Platteburg
Adirondacks
Burlington
St. Albans
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Vermont
Canada
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