Mayor as Humorist at Worcester lecture on politics
Ex Alderman John H. Lee spoke to the Catholic Knights of St. Rose on Things I Learned While in Politics. He joked about a silver service list, Mayor Quincy’s humor, and shared letters from critics, a boy naming a son after Nathan Matthews, and a poet seeking a Boston job.
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Catholic Knights of St. Rose
Worcester Street
John H. Lee
John J. Boyle
St. Joseph’s Court 11
John Leahy
Lee
Evergreen Isle
Quincy
Matthews
Nathan Matthews
Boston
Pond's Extract Endorsed by Christ Church Rector
The rector J S Shipman of Christ Church New York testifies Pond's Extract as an indispensable household remedy used daily for various ordinary needs. Written in an October 24 1894 context, the endorsement highlights lasting trust in the product by clergy.
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Christ Church
New York
J. S. Shipman
Wrong Man Shot In Chelsea Grocery Dispute
Robert Slater, a Chelsea butcher, claims he was mistaken for a hold up man and shot in the forearm by George Fahrenholt after signaling at the locked store. Slater, who survived the wound, says he will press charges of criminal carelessness against George and possibly Henry Fahrenholt, while the brothers were not detained without a formal complaint.
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Robert Slater
George Fahrenholt
Shawmut Street
Chelsea
Mr. Slater
George
Henry Fahrenholt
Slater
Brother Henry
Messrs. Fahrenholt
Ice Handler Ira Myrick Drowns in Canal
Ira Myrick, 22, ice handler for Charles Russell & Co., drowned in the canal at the ice houses in Richmond Maine this morning. The accident occurred as he worked at the ice processing site near the canal. Local authorities began an investigation into the incident.
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Richmond
Ira Myrick
Charles Russell & Co
Nine day tours to Washington and East Coast cities
Article advertises nine day tours to Washington Mt. Vernon Philadelphia and New York with five days in the capital. Departure from Boston on March 2 and 26 April 8 15 and 22 May 12 and 24. Additional Old Point Comfort excursion available for 3 dollars on select departures. Contact A J Simmons N E A 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Washington
Mt. Vernon
Philadelphia
New York
National Capital
Boston
Old Point Comfort
A. J. Simmons
Washington Street
All aboard for Mars in Edison era space tale
The narrative describes an expedition led by Thomas A. Edison with an electric ship and disintegrator to attack Mars. A fleet of 100 electric ships launches from New York, meets a meteor, and reaches a moon so distant it appears a dead world. The crew plans to hurl gold from the asteroid toward Earth while preparing for a renewed Mars approach.
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Earth
Mars
Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
Washington
United States
Edison
New York
Moon
Istarchus
How the Earth Men Learned the Martian Language
Martian prisoner helps humans start linguistic work aboard the flagship. Linguists, led by Edison, seek the Martian name and test sounds in the car atmosphere. After days of gesture and trial, they learn a dozen words and glimpse a book the Martian uses to express a highly developed language.
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Mr. Edison
Dublin University
University of Aberdeen
Mars
Earth
Mars as Death-Dealing World Drives Gold Satellite Orbits
The article explains how chunks of gold mined from Mars could be launched at various speeds and angles to become satellites orbiting the asteroid. It outlines the velocity ranges for circular, elliptical, or reentry paths and notes how timing and direction alter the orbit or return to the surface.
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Earth
Old Earth
Singular experiments mimic outdoor sports around an asteroid
The narrative describes many participants turning experiments into outdoor like play as people created numerous gold satellites around an asteroid. The moons completed orbits in about three quarters of an hour and posed risks as they circled. Sailors prepared to depart aboard electric ships after a final calculation noted Cody mess velocity for encaging.
Panic in church as gas explodes in pulpit
In Nashua New Hampshire February 20 a gas explosion in the pulpit of the First Congregational Church followed by a small fire caused a panic in the congregation. The minister Rev J Burnham Davis misused the lamp and a janitor lit a match. No one was injured though several fainted and the fire department quickly put out the blaze with minor damage.
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Nashua
N. H
First Congregational Church
J. Burnham Davis
Sleet and Wind Hit New England Coast Storm
Yesterday a strong northeast wind battered the New England coast with heavy gusts at Blocksland reaching 68 mph. Rainfall was light overall with half an inch, while New York reported the greatest rainfall at 12.10 inches and sleet mixed with rain through the afternoon.
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New England
Blocksland
New York
Boston
Refund Guarantee for Tariff Cough Syrup Consumers
A Boston card lists multiple sellers and endorses a refund offer for Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tariff. Buyers may return a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure a cough or cold, with a 25 cent bottle offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded.
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Greene
Emery Souther
Green &J. Rust & Richardson Drug
George C. Goodwin & CO
B. F. Bradbury
Washington St
C. E. Woodward & CO
Bromfield St
Joseph L. Parker
Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies and Light Rain Showers
The forecast calls for cloudy weather with light rain or snow and a gradual clearing toward night. Temperatures will stay near yesterday's levels and then grow slightly cooler as the day progresses. Across the country zero temperatures were rare.
Deserted North Pacific Halts En Route to Alaska
The North Pacific steaming from Seattle to Alaska is stuck near Port Townsend after taking on water in heavy seas. Most of the 120 passengers and crew deserted. a new crew will be hired as weather improves. Passengers may stay behind with no refunds. officials will not block the voyage.
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Port Townsend
Wash
North Pacific
Seattle
Alaska
Straits of
Fuca
Huestis
Klondike Missing Man Sought by Police
Police seek to locate L. A. Sykes of New York who vanished after leaving the Baldwin Hotel Monday morning. He planned to sail on the steamer Alice Blanchard to Dawson City, but has not been seen or heard from since.
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San Francisco
L. A. Sykes
New York
Dawson City
Alice Blanchard
Baldwin Hotel
Razors Stolen Lead to Boston Barber Shop Break-In
Arthur Gould of Boston was arrested yesterday on charges of breaking and entering the barber shop of Joseph N. Little at 994 Washington Street. The alleged burglary occurred shortly after noon. several razors were taken, but many valuable ones in a drawer were left untouched.
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Arthur Gould
Boston
Joseph N. Little
Washington Street
Kitchen Barroom Raids Lead to Two Arrests
Elizabeth O'Brien of 26 Genesee street and Pasquale Magda of 38 Charter street were arrested yesterday for liquor law violations. Eleven gallons of beer were found on Magda's premises.
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Elizabeth O’brien
Genesee Street
Pasquale Magda
Charter Street
How to Become Lawyers Examinations Notice 1898
Examinations for admission as attorneys will be held on March 12 in Boston and July 2 in Boston and Springfield. Written tests run from 9 30 a m to 4 p m with a noon intermission. Boston candidates meet Room 15 State House. Springfield candidates meet Equity Court Room Court House.
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Boston
Springfield
State House
Equity Court Room
Court House
Hampshire
Hampden
Franklin
Berkshire
St Stephen's T A B Society Reunion At John Hall
The annual reunion gathers this evening at John's Hall Moon Street North End with invitations issued to Mayor Quincy and Hon John F Fitzgerald among city and state dignitaries. A twenty piece band performs from 7 to 9 pm and the grand match begins at 9 led by Mr Florence J Molloy and his companion. Proceeds benefit the North End poor and president Joseph H MelIntire says this year's event will eclipse all prior years.
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St. Stephen’s T. A. B. Society
John’s Hall
Moon Street
North End
Quincy
John F. Fitzgerald
Florence J. Molloy
Joseph H. MelIntire
Watch and Ward Society marks 20th anniversary in Boston
At Old South Church Copley Square last night the New England Watch and Ward Society reported 120 arrests in the past year with 19 convictions of keepers and inmates of disorderly houses. General Martin's police policy was praised as moving from legislative to executive duties. Fines totaled 3809 dollars from 720 cases, with penalties for obscene matter, indecent pictures, illegal gambling, and immoral performances.
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Allen
Watch and Ward Society
Martin
New England Watch and Ward Society
New Old South Church
Copley Square
William J. Tucker
Frederick B. Allen
Mr. Allen
Boston
Police Commission
House of Correction
Telegram Sets Stage For Tebbitts Return to Boston
Captain Dugan received a telegram from Chief Inspector Watts in Regina Northwest Territory announcing his arrival with Abraham Tebbitt the leatherman who faces embezzlement charges in Boston. Extradition proceedings will begin today though Watts and Tebbitt may not reach Boston until next week.
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Captain Dugan
Inspector Watts
Regina
Northwest Territory
Abraham Tebbitt
Boston
Emmet's Day Celebration Planned by Meagher Association
The Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association of the West End prepares for Robert Emmet's anniversary event on Sunday evening March 6 at 53 Hanover Street. Program includes speakers M J Jordan John A Ryan Frank Curran Woburn John W Flynn Owen OLoughlin P K OLally Thomas H Dowd with songs recitations and Emmet Orchestra.
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Thomas Francis Meagher
Emmet Orchestra
David A. O’mara
Peter Dolan
John Scanlan
Patrick Cotter
P. Mitchell
P. J. Colbert
MISS WILLARD DIES AS NATION MOURNS
Telegrams of grief arrive for Miss Willard with sympathy from Mary H. Hunt and others. The message to Anna and Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Stevens expresses deep sorrow and notes heaven is richer for her departure.
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Miss Willard
Anna
Fire Devours Elisabethtown Home. One Man Suffocated
A residence owned by Peter Liberty burned today in Elisabethtown New York. All twenty residents escaped except John Bradford a teamster from Essex New York who was suffocated and burned to death in the blaze.
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Elizabethtown
N. Y
Peter Liberty
John Bradford
Essex
Dozen Shots Fired at Burglars in Melrose
Melrose early today three stores were entered by burglars who fled after a chase by three local officers. A dozen shots were fired but the suspects escaped. A young man named Henry E. Black of New York was arrested by Saugus officers with cigars a revolver and cartridges found on him. Bunker's cigar store was among the targets.
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Melrose
Henry E. Black
New York
Saugus
Bunker
Black
A New Bishop Consecrated in Pekin Cathedral
Pere Favier head of missions in China and long time Pekin resident was today consecrated bishop in Pekin Cathedral amid a solemn ceremony with notable clergy in attendance.
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Pere Favier
Pekin
China
Wis
Washington Birthday Celebrations by Hebrew Groups
Tomorrow Hebrew organizations hold social events for Washington's Birthday. YMAA hosts a grand ball at Minot Hall, YM Union holds its fifth annual ball at Paul Revere Hall, Bnai Zion Educational Society presents an event in Zion Hall with Edwin D Mead delivering a patriotic address and M Tarlin reading an essay on Washington, the Utopian Club stages a banquet at 480 Shawmut Avenue.
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Washington
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Minot Hall
Young Men’s Hebrew Union
Paul Revere
Mechanics’ Building
B'nai Zion Educational Society
Zion Hall
Hanover Street
Edwin D. Mead
Twentieth Century Club
M. Tarlin
Utopia
Golden Star Ladies Auxiliary Elects Officers
The Golden Star Ladies' Auxiliary organized yesterday at the Golden Star Pleasure Club rooms on Hanover Street. Elected officers include President H. Goldband Vice President Miss Etta Frankelstein Financial Secretary Miss Rose Z Seidler Recording Secretary Miss Ida Levy Treasurer Miss Sarah Levy Trustees Miss Katie Finn First Miss Selena Herring Second Miss Fannie Ober Third Miss Lillian Levy Sergeant at Arms.
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Golden Star Ladies’ Auxiliary
Golden Star Pleasure Club
170
Hanover Street
H. Goldband
Etta Frankelstein
Rose Z. Seidler
Ida Levy
Sarah Levy
Katie Finn
Selena Herring
Fannie Ober
Lillian Levy
Washington Whist Club Meets At Miss Tully’s Home
Miss Mary Tully invites club members to gather at 8 Washington Street Charlestown this evening to commemorate Washingtons birthday with a special programme prepared for the occasion.
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Mary Tully
Washington Whist Club
Washington Street
Charlestown
Washington
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ST. Stephen’s
T. A. B. Reunion
America
New Britain, Conn
Charles A. King
Sir
King
R. B. Bancroft
Pure Food Dept
Conant Street
Tebbitt
Emmet
Harriet Hamerslough
East Eighty-fourth Street
Anna Baldwin
Brooklyn
Mercury
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