Firemen Ball Parade at Mechanics Hall in Boston
The fourteenth annual Boston fire department ball for the relief fund drew a vast, colorful crowd at Mechanics Hall with Baldwin's Cadet Band playing. Governor William E Russell and numerous city officials attended along with chiefs, inspectors, and many from fire and police departments. A grand march opened the evening, followed by twenty four dances led by District Chief C H W Pope and aides, with a long list of notable guests from across Massachusetts and New York context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Boston Fire and Protective Department
Baldwin
William E. Russell
Webber
Russell
R. G. Fitch
Dalton
Eustis
Cunningham
Whitcomb
King
Flanders
C. H. W. Pope
Wee
C. P. Poor
A. R. Johnson
W. L. Davos, Jr
Fall River
George Cushing
Hingham
Charles H. Downing
Lynn
H. Ff. Chaise
John J. Sheridan
Boston
Charles A. Whitcomb
A. A. Ferrin
Woburn
James L. Mills
Somerville
Delano
Charlestown
J. Silver Jacobs
C. M. Gay
Roxury
Parks
Waltham
Henry Torn
Watertown
Herbert M. Monks
John H. Scott
Milford
A. Levy
C. E. Silloway
M. C. Clark
Thomas W. Hough
Malden
Sidney Cushing
Thomas J. Casey
Cambridge
J. R. Hopkins
James Munroe
Roxbury
C. A. George
Fiske
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Suite
Bishop Again Rebels In Gloves Union Row
State Secretary Bishop organized a Knights of Labor Assembly of glove cutters in Boston. The charter for the assembly was revoked amid objections from affiliated unions. A letter to proper officials was sent yesterday reporting the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Glove Cutters’ Union
Knights of Labor
Massachusetts
Bishop
Knights of Labor Assembly
K. of L
Caboose Telescope Disaster Delays Train In Norwich
A south ward freight on the New London Northern railroad telescoped its caboose at Union station Norwich at 2 30 PM an Italian section hand in the caboose stood on the roof with a dinner pail and lantern unharmed A wrecking train arrived to clear the wreck as a derrick collides with the Main street bridge tearing out timbers and bursting a water main no injuries reported
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
New London Northern Railroad
Union Station
New London
Main Street
Orpheus Musical Society Dinner Held at Parker's
The fortieth annual Orpheus Musical Society dinner was held at Parker's last night with fifty gentlemen in attendance. Edward Ruhl presided. Guests included Sol Eaton Leo Schlegelmilch Henry W Danielle Edward A Zaren and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Orpheus Musical Society
Parker
Edward Ruhl
Messrs
Sol Eaton
Leo Schlegelmilch
Henry W. Daniell
Edward A. Zaren
Train Kill Removes Rudolph Burr in Stepney Crossing
In BrRmGErortT Conn on February 21 Rudolph Burr of Long Hill was struck by moving train cars while crossing the tracks at Stepney. He was killed and his body thrown several feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brrmgerortt
Conn
Rudolph Burr
Long Hill
Stepney
Horse Race Winners at Guttenberg Track Meet
Special to the Post lists winners across six races at Guttenberg New Jersey with horses like Lord Auckland Sir Richard and Nativity earning top spots. Times range from 1:01 to 1:51 and betting odds vary widely including 7 to 10 and 4 to 1 across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttenberg
N. J
Lord Auckland
Lady Ballard
Good Boy
Sir Richard
Freemason
Seabright
Benjamin
Red Elm
Henny
Lester
Text
Alan Hane
Alan Bane
Nativity
Wrestler
Panhandle
Gloucester Races Report from Feb 21 Details Five Programs
Special to the Post summarizes race results at Gloucester on February 21 with six races. Winners include Guyali in the first race and Glenmar in the second, Major Thornton and Fernwood among other payoffs. extensive betting odds and final times accompany each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouucester
Guyali
Mattie Lee
Equator
Glenmar
Silver Queen
National
Major Thornton
Edward P
Fernwood
Samaritan
Calcium
Ray
Shamrock
Roy Lochiel
Amos A
Con Lucy
Lord Stanley
Repeater
Flatbush
Little Phil
Blackmailer
My Craft
Barrientos
Bowery
King Solomon
Poor Abe
Blue Wind
Cloverdale
Annie E
Fitzroy
Lady Vorster
Maggie
Lula Race
Adela
Brinda
Midget
Miss Nellie
Castaway Ir
Residence
Parkredge
Knapp
Sea Bird
Poet
Harry Hinckson
Dripele
Censor
Apollo
Granl Prix
Prince Imperial
Dan Sullivan
Bunker Hill
Lindsay
Robin Hood
la Juive Y
Lallah
Vevay
Garwood
Airtight
Johnny O'Connor
Trixey Gardner
KR. H. Fox
Blacknight
King Idle
Let Her Go
Procida
Press Wheelmen Black Up at Tremont Temple Minstrel Show
The Press Bicycling Club staged their first minstrel entertainment at Tremont Temple with members wearing blackface on stage. The performance was a big success as cyclists and journalists contributed to the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
The
Press Bicycling Club
Massachusetts Bicycle Club Dinner Honors New Officers
The annual dinner of the Massachusetts Bicycle Club was held at the Parker House last evening. Newly elected officers delivered speeches marking a transition in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Parker House
Cooper Club Boxing Meet Promises Elite Amateur Show
Amateurs pack Music Hall next Monday for at least twenty bouts including thirteen special matches. Notable matches feature Cooper Club boxers against rivals such as Lynch McGuinness McNamara Geary and Kaveney plus Buckley Tolan Kelley and star sparring by Doherty Leahy and McHugh Fitzgerald in various weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Social and Athletic Club
Music Hall
Coopers
D. J. Sullivan
Mike Dempsey
inEoran
Malden
R. Sullivan
Riverside Boat Club
J. Lynch
J. McGuinness
Taunton
Westminster Kennel Club Beach Show Opens at Madison Square Garden
The seventeenth annual Westminster Kennel Club exhibition starts at Madison Square Garden with 1400 dogs, the largest showing yet, and high quality rivaling past events. Notable mastiff and St Bernard entries draw prizes, with early top honors going to Deerhounds and Grayhounds as judges award several first prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Westminster Kennel Club
Madison Square Garden
St. Bernards
William C. Reich
Sir Bedivere
Kingston Regent
Jacob B. Edee Jr
Gladwin
E. H. Moore
Lady Livingstone
Charles H. Codington
Roland
Fred Schimidt
Roland, Jr
Gramercy
Cleopatra
Moore
Deerhounds
Argyle
Sylvia
Grayhounds
New England Division Praised By A. A. U. Official
Secretary Sullivan of the A. A. U. lauded the New England division at a B. A. A. banquet after the big games. He credited a strong treasury and relatively light club assessments for prosperity, noting Harvard Yale Amherst Brown and Dartmouth among capable athletes. He hinted the division could fare well at the national Championships this year amid college participation and debated timing for divisional and national events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
New England
Athletic Union
Harvard
Yale
Amherst
Brown
Dartmouth
Worcester
Suffolk
B.A
Uchicago
L A W Annual Meeting Debates Race Based Charter Change
In Philadelphia the League of American Wheeemen opened its annual meeting with hours of debate on constitutional amendments. The key proposal to insert the word white to exclude negroes failed to reach the two thirds needed. Delegates voted 109 to 101 in favor, but the amendment did not pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
G. Cameron Brown
League of American Wheeemen
National Assembly
League
Train Derailment Near Palmyra Kills Three
Train No. 5 derailed east of Palmyra on West Shore line at 10 15 a.m. five coaches and a baggage car toppled down an eighteen foot embankment. Three men died and many were injured, including engineer Eugene Pearsall and fireman Fred Mintle. Injured were treated at Powers Hotel Palmyra and local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
N. Y
West Shore Road
Pearsall
Fred Mintle
Frederick Holdenheim
Power
Eugene Pearsall
Theresa Zoellner
Frederick L. Holdenheim
J. H. Riley
John Quinn
Brown
George Brayton
Theodore Ridgeway
Newark
Chase
Newton Society Present Reception and Dance Honoring Dennison's Anniversary
Newton February 21 One of the season’s most brilliant events was the reception and dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Dennison at the Newton Club House to mark ten years of marriage. About 500 invitations went out and many Newton and Boston society figures attended. Mrs Dennison wore a Worth gown of cream silk with lavender velvet trim and old lace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Charles
Still More Investigation in Insane Asylum Fire Probe
Coven New Hampshire February 21 The State Board of Health opened its inquiry into the county farm fire at the afternoon session Hearing began with inspection of the buildings Keeper Driscoll testified about seeing Superintendent Demerritt intoxicated but not drunk The superintendent described building management and said he had not drunk for seven years though he had used chorat The hearing adjourned until tomorrow at 11 o clock at the same place
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coven
N.H
State Board of Health
Driscoll
Demerritt
Demerrite A
Mayor Winn Announces Alderman Nominations
Marpen Feb 21 A regular Aldermen session reports Mayor Winn presenting nominations for city posts. Linus N Pitcher for stables and keeper duties, Jimon C Polletee for stables, John P Hilton street commissioner, A E Cox Hermann A Morse superintend electric lines, George A Wetherbee city engineer, Thomas F Powell superintendent of health. Orrin H Carpenter elected city solicitor by Aldermen. board confirms last week’s nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marpen
Winn
Linus N. Pitcher
Lhe
Jimon C. Pole
John P. Hilton
A. E. Cox
Hermann A. Morse
George A. Wetherbee
Thomas F. Powell
Orrin H. Carpenter
New York Buyers to Build Hospital Supply Plant in Sprague
New York parties have bought the Versailles Woolen Mill property in Sprague, Conn., and plan a hospital supply plant. They will invest $100,000 in improvements. Sprague voters have approved a three year tax abatement for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
New York
Versailles
Sprague
Brookings Vowed to Wrestle Russell at Club Meet
J G Brookings of the Atheneum Athletic Club, regarded as a top 125 pounder, seeks a bout with Russell of Cambridge. The Atheneum club will stage a private boxing and wrestling meeting at Shawmut Avenue club rooms on March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Brookings
The
Atheneum Athletic Club
Brookings
Russell
Cambridge
Shawmut Avenue
Fall River Fire Destroys Four-Story Block in Pocasset
A fire at 7:50 tonight in the Pocasset block near City Hall in Fall River consumed a four story building housing Talbot & Co clothiers P Adams tailor John Holmes and several societies. Two alarms and a still alarm failed to stop the blaze until 10:20. Loss estimated at 36000 with insured coverage noted across building contents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Pocasset
City Hall
Talbot & Co
Clothiers
P. Adam
John Holmes
Barber
Celtic Literary Society
Ancient Order of Hibernians
American Board
Erin Board
Bristol Social Club
John J. Scanlon
Western Union Telegraph Company
N. B. Borden
New York & Boston Despatch Express Company
Express
Quirk Bros
I. Renaud
Pierre Adam
John Scanlon
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Ghostly cries at Broadway Central Hotel frighten guests
At 671 Broadway reports describe strange cries and a phantom figure after midnight. A night gown clad woman stabbed her throat in a stairwell, bled, and was subdued by police. identified by hall staff as a new laundry worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway Central Hotel
Broadway
Smith
Their Work in Brussels Report on monetary conference silver plans
The American delegates to the Brussels international monetary conference present a report to the Senate noting a recognized monetary evil and the general readiness to seek remedies. The May reconvening aims to decide on practical silver use plans, with no recommendations offered. The signers include Allison Jones McCreary Cannon Andrews. Terrell was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu Hindon
Senate
Brussels
W. B. Allison
John P. Jones
James B. McCreary
Henry W. Cannon
E. Benjamin Andrews
Edwin H. Terrell
Famine and disease ravage Finland after frost destruction
In Finland famine prevails due to last summer’s crop ruin. Over 200,000 rely on charity as towns fill with beggars and about 500,000 peasants struggle to subsist. Typhus fever is killing hundreds daily as crops fail and animals are consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
House committee to report $2500 Army murder reward
Concorp New Hampshire February 21 The judiciary committee of the House considered the Army murder reward bill voting to report a joint resolution. It would appropriate 2500 dollars the reward named in Governor Tuttles proclamation and authorize the Supreme Court to determine payment and hear claimants or appoint a tribunal for that purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorp
N. H
Judiciary Committee
House
Tuttle
Supreme Court
McKeen to Confer With Whitney Syndicate in Boston
Ottawa Feb 21 David McKeen M P summoned to Boston to confer with the Whitney coal syndicate over opposition in Parliament to its extensive franchises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
David McKeen
M.P
Boston
Whitney Coal Syndicate
Waltham Wins Polo Match Over Providence 6-2
Waltham defeated Providence at the rink in a strong polo game on February 21. Local stars Hipson and Wootke excelled, with Everett delivering superb backing. Leydon and Turnbull stood out for Providence, but Waltham’s defense and goalkeeping produced the decisive 6 to 2 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WalTham
Providence
Leydon
Turnbull
Hipson
Wootke
Everett
Among the Musicians at Boston Theatre and Chickering Hall
The Boston Theatre hosts Wagner excerpts arranged by Anton Seidit with Emma Juch singing Wagner songs. Three more Grossmith recitals arrive at Chickering Hall. A March 1–3 series features Homburg and Henry Irving pieces. Seats go on sale Thursday. Also Mars Hall post-Sunday concerts pair Henry Marteau with Signorina Castellano on March 12. Russian song illustrations at Chickering Hall with H E Krehbiel and Mme Lineff chorus. English opera season at Boston Theatre starts March 13 led by S Behrens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Anton Seidit
Emma Juch
Wagner
Ellis
Grossmith
Chickering Hall
Homburg
Henry Irving
Music Hall
Henry Marteau
Signorina Castellano
Russia
H. E. Krehbiel
New York Tribune
New York
Mme. Lineff
Press of
Lillian Durell
8. Behrens
Strakosch
Allston Glub's German Social Event At Vendome
The Allston Club hosted a lavish German at the Vendome on Washington's Birthday eve. About 3800 attendees enjoyed Baldwin's Cadet Orchestra, multiple dances, and a banquet under President D. H. McKay. A large reception and orderly floor management highlighted the evening's elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allston Club
Washington
Vendome
Baldwin
Portland
D. H. McKay
McKay
Aids
T. C. Ashley
C. B. Tucker
H. B. Hollis
A. H. Mason
H. A. Whittemore
George A. Smith
W. Manning
J. H. Rubin
W. E. Worcester
C. P
Southern Club Bines Washington's Birthday Event at Copley Square
The Southern Club of Harvard celebrated Washington's Birthday at the Copley Square Hotel with John C. Breckenridge of Kentucky presiding. Speakers included Rev John S. Lindsay, Prof David G. Gove, W. G. Brown, Lamar Ross, W. J. Cooke, and club members. Hugh McCullough Jr. read a highly meritorious poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Copley Square
Southern Club
Harvard
John C. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Br. John 8. Lindsay
Virginia
St. Paul’s
Boston
David G. Gove
Albama
Harvard University
W. G. Brown
Alabama
Lamar Ross
Missouri
W. J. Cooke
North Carolina
Club
Hugh McCullough, Jr
Weather Indications For New England Wednesday
Forecast for Wednesday calls for increasing cloudiness and snow in New England, with warmer southerly winds shifting to colder northwesterly winds at night. Signals are displayed from the Wilmington section to the Boston section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
Wilmington
Boston
Fiery Yahoo Runaway Injures Two Men in Roxbury District
In Roxbury near noon yesterday a horse and wagon from Eastern Laundry Company bolted on Ruggles street after a passing train at the crossing. The runaway struck Patrick Lanigan and James Hurley, both seriously injured, with Lanigan suffering a broken jaw and leg bruises. They were taken to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Eastern Laundry Company
Ruggles Street
Patrick Lanigan
Tuftscourt
Charlestown
James Hurley
Phillips Street
City Hospital
Go to the Inauguration by All-Rail Route Offer
General Passenger Agent Flanders of the Boston and Maine railroad arranged a special ticket sale to Washington for the inauguration of President-elect Cleveland. The offer covers round trips via the Poughkeepsie Bridge route from March 1 to 3 inclusive, with return travel valid until March 8 at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Boston & Maine Railroad
Washington
Cleveland
Poughkeepsie Bridge
Lancers Elect Officers At Annual Association Dinner
The National Lancers Association held its annual election and dinner at the Bulfinch Street Armory last night. Officers chosen unanimously were Captain Daniel K. Emerton, first lieutenant Oscar A. Jones, and second lieutenant D. Young of Revere. Curtis Guild Jr. and others gave speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lancers’ Association
Bulfinch Street Armory
Daniel K. Emerton
Oscar A. Jones
D. Young
Revere
Curtis Guild, Jr
Electric car incident on Tremont Street injures man
Charles Graves of Fort Still New Hampshire slipped while boarding a Jamaica Plain car on Tremont street. He was dragged by the dasher in snow and slush, the crowd stopping the vehicle. He was knocked unconscious, revived with water and stimulants, then taken to Station 5 and later to a hotel as he recuperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Charles Graves
Fort Still
N. H
Jamaica Plain
Station 5
Roxbury Quiet Wedding for Ina Gariboldi and Frank Priest
Ina T Gariboldi daughter of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Gariboldi Roxbury and Frank Priest also of Roxbury were married at the Gariboldi home on Dudley street by Rev C L Goodale. The bridal party included Edith Gariboldi maid of honor and Wesley W Chandler best man. A breakfast followed and guests sent a banquet lamp from Judson Excursion Company. The couple depart for Los Angeles at 3 pm and will reside at 345 Dudley street after March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina T. Gariboldi
Mre
Ambrose Gariboldi
Roxbury
Frank Priest
Dudley Street
C. L. Goodale
Winthrop Street
M. E
Edith Garibaldi
Wesley W. Chandler
Priest
Boston
Los Angeles
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Firemens
Knights of Labor, Glove Cutters’ Assembly
SION
Orpheus
A. Brady
Jas
Jd. Corbett
Guttenburg
Gloucester
Charlie N
Aline
Honeymoon
Sir Herbert
Urest
Fleurette
Sweetbread
van Wart
Headlight
Mayor B
Relief
Belle D
Lucy Clark
Hymn
Glance
Patroness Filly
Jersey Lass
J Bell
Little Fred
Azrael
Inferno
Running Bird
Detroit
W. Baker & Cos
W. Baker
Dorchester
Mass
Charles Mitchell
L.A. W. Annual Meeting
Newton's Society
Mayor Winn
Fall River's
Allston
Glub’s
BINES
Lancers
Salvator Beer
Burkhardt Brewing Co. Bottling Dept
Hallock Street
Tel
Rox
Pennsylvania R.R
Star Union Line
Empire Line
Old Colony R.R
Columbus Avenue
Pennsylvania R. E
Washington Fie
Youn A. Ackley
John H. Moriarty
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Royal Blue Line
Baltimore
Liberty St
Norte River
Washington Street
Columbia Bicycles
Pope Mfg. CO
Festory, Hastiend
Cosa
Columbus Ave
Shipping
WM. Johnston & Co
L’t’d
Chamber of Commerce
Johan Jeffries & Sons
Vicinity
Devonshire
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