Railroad board ties derailment to defective rail and journal
A state railroad board details the cause of a bridge derailment and wreck after a defective 60 pound rail split near the bridge. It cites breaking rails, damaged joints, and a wrought iron journal, with crew actions to rescue and officials identifying all dead and most wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Parker
Centerville
Thrasher
Cole
Robbins
Perkins
Oscar Paine
Westinghouse
St. Albans
Railroad Company
White River Junction
Bessemer
Germany
Robert Fletcher
Thayer School
Dartmouth College
Pullman Car Company
Chicago
Ilgrim
Mail car detached saves remainder after derailment
The engineer detached the mail car to prevent a wider wreck as the train derailed. The board cites a rail defect unseen until the iron broke and notes stove fires and oils fueled fatalities. Steam heating and electric lighting are urged as safer car heat/illumination options, with trials and federal/state investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Boston
Alfred E. Warson
Industrial Labor Men Open Cincinnati Conference
The industrial labor conference convened at Music Hall Cincinnati with about 500 delegates including ten women. Temporary chairman Richard Trevellick was elected unanimously as the session opened with prayers and welcomes. Officers named included A. J. Streator as President and M. D. Shaw as Secretary with state representatives forming the permanent committees.
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Cincinnati
Industrial Labor Conference
Indianapolis
Music Hall
B. S. Heath
Chicago
Heath
Lockwood
The
Baptist Church
Richard Trevellick
Trevellick
Labor Organization
Pittsburg
New York
A. J. Streator
Ilinois
A. J. Martin
Connecticut
William Murray
Massachusetts
W. G. Brown
New Hampshire
H. W. Reston
Rhode Island
M. D. Shaw
Missouri
W. D. P. Bliss
Reading
George H. Lennon
Mr. Streator
Obituary notices for several prominent figures
Benjamin Wiley of Malden aged 73 died at his Ferry street home after a long career as a state deputy inspector of gas meters in Boston. Eugene R. Seveno, 35, long time telegraph operator and former AP agent, died at home. Colonel Gabe Wharton, a Republican leader, was found dead in Louisville after a career in Kentucky district attorney and federal appointments.
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Benjamin Wiley
Malden
Ferry Street
Wakefield
Boston
Eugene R. Seveno
Skowhegan
Associated Press
Governor Ames’s Reception Mirrors Three-Year-Older Event
The new governor’s executive chamber reception drew about 1200 callers, far below the 5000–6000 at the Robinson event. You see a democratic crowd, notable figures from law, clergy, and politics, and a vivid study of hand-shaking as attendees mingle under mud and snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Ames
United States
House of Representatives
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Post 7
Boston
Superior Court
Barker
Staples
Supreme Bench
Bartel
Miner
Claflin
Banks
Samuel E. Sewall
Beard
Ladd
Weston Lewis
Board of Arbitration
John KE. Russell
John M. Clark
Robert A. Southworth
Republican State Committee
Brackett
Albert E. Pillsbury
Kingsley
Henry Walker
Thomas Riley
Dalton
Cape Cod Historical Society Holds Eighth Annual Meeting
Cape Cod Historical Society met in Yarmouth Port for its eighth annual gathering despite bad weather. President Hon. C F Swift chaired as E S Whittemore of Sandwich spoke on the Federal Constitution. Tributes were paid to Henry C Brooks Joseph K Baker and Judge Russell. New officers elected: President Hon. C F Swift Vice Presidents T P Howes S B Phinny Alonzo Tripp E S Whittemore James Gifford Secretary Josiah Paine Treasurer S Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouruport
Cape Cod Historical Society
C.F. Swift
E. S. Whittemore
Sandwich
Thomas Russell
E.S. Whittemore
C. F
James Gifford
Provincetown
Josiah Paine
Harwich
S. Snow
Barnstable
Mrs Pavy Objects to Greely Nomination
Mrs Pavy widow of Dr Pavy member of the Lady Franklin Bay expedition appeared before the Senate military affairs committee to oppose Captain Greely’s nomination as chief signal officer. She asked to defer action until Saturday to submit documents supporting her opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmncroy
Timmins Prescott Nuptials At Trinity Church In Boston
The society wedding of Herbert Timmins and Catherine Elizabeth Prescott took place at Trinity Church with Rev. Phillips Brooks officiating. Post ceremony they left for a reception at 84 Beacon Street and headed to Colorado Springs for their honeymoon. Prominent guests included figures from Boston society and the Prescott family lineage.
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Trinity Church
J. B. Lang
Rubenstein
Feramors
Messrs
John Lawrence
Gordon Dexter
Arthur Gammell
G. Cushing
Lindzee Prescott
R. I. Sturgis
William Endicott
H. F. Sears
Nason
Timmins
Peabody
Sears
Phillips Brooks
Endicott Peabody
William Eustis
Beacon Street
Mrs. Timmins
Colorado Springs
Mr. Timmins
Boston
Mr Clapp on Twelfth Night at Lowell Institute
A Lowell Institute lecture by Mr Clapp on Twelfth Night contrasts it with As You Like It and The Tempest, likening their tones to major and minor keys. The discourse highlights romantic charm and humorous fullness, praising Adelaide Neilson and the enduring "light that never was on sea or land" as listeners remained riveted.
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MR. Clapp
Lowell Institute
Shakspere
Clapp
Toby Belch
Andrew Aquecheek
Mailvolio
Olivia
Viela
Orsino
Forest of Arden
Arden
Adelaide Neilson
President Cleveland Hosts Final White House Reception
The crowd gathered outside the White House before 9 pm for the last reception of the season. The President and Mrs. Cleveland were assisted by Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Endicott, and Mrs. Lamar as guests entered in a steady flow until 11 pm.
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Washmpton
White House
Presi Ydent
Cleveland
Manning
Endicott
Lamar
Clergyman Wounds Wife Then Shoots Self in Englewood
The Rev Charles W Ward rector of an Englewood New Jersey church shot his wife in a fit of mental aberration in the early hours. He then fired at his daughter without effect and turned the pistol on himself. The wife’s face Part is paralyzed. Both may recover, but prospects are poor.
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New York
Charles W. Ward
Englewood
N. J
Anniversary and Ladies Night Observed by Rockland Club
Rockland observed an anniversary and ladies night with North Abington and Abington business clubs represented. Jerome B. Poole served as toastmaster. toasts were given by Judge George W. Kelley Mrs. Charles W. Howland Major Everett Lane Cyrus Burleigh Collins T. P. Farr and E. D. Wilkes among others. Remarks followed and dancing occurred after supper.
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Rockland
North Abington
Abington
Jerome B. Poole
George W. Kelley
Charles W. Howland
Major Everett Lane
Cyrus Burleigh Collins
T. P. Farr
E. D. Wilkes
Senators Hoar or Ingalls May Succeed Sherman
Impressions in Washington on February 22 suggest either Senator Hoar or Senator Ingalls could be chosen to become president of the Senate. The selection would likely serve through the current recess and the next Congress, though neither man is officially a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Hoar
Senator Ingalls
Sherman
Senate
Leah the Forsaken at Boston Theatre Draws Full House
Miss Margaret Mather leads a near full house with Leah the Forsaken praised for earnest acting. Milnes Levick as Nathan and Jean Harold as Madelena offer solid support but the play remains dreary with little humor. Tonight Romeo and Juliet promises splendor and Thursday brings As You Like It.
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Boston
Afternoon and Evening Theatre Attractions on Tap
The Boston theatre scene lists a busy schedule with Hollis Street and Globe offerings today. Langtry debuts at the Boston in Lady Clancarty next week, alongside Rosina Vokes and Mantell engagements.
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Hollis Street
Mr. Boucicault
Globe
McCaull Opera Company
Lorraine
Museum
Bijou
Stranglers of
Paris
Howard
Marinelli
Dream Balm Claim Sees Catarrh Cure
The article extols Ely's Dream Balm as the only non irritating easy to apply remedy that reaches remote sores and ulcerated surfaces. It claims physicians and patients admit its success and that distressing catarrh symptoms yield quickly with radical lasting cures.
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Ely
Judge Rules Against Delay In Women's Football Eligibility
A solicitor argued after the decision that the foggy day affected the bench and traffic as the manager was ordered to permit her to play despite her damages suit. The ruling centers on eligibility and the impact of weather on court proceedings and sports access.
Steamers arrive at Glasgow and Liverpool ports
Lenox february 22 steamers Norwegian Boston arrived at Glasgow and Peruvian Portland reached Liverpool today indicating active transatlantic service with named ships and ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenpox
Boston
Glasgow
Portland
Liverpool
Legislators Tour Cape Cod Ship Canal Dredger
A party of about thirty legislators arrived in Sandwich on a special morning train to study the Cape Cod ship canal project. They toured the depot, were driven to the mammoth dredger, and observed its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Cape Cod Ship Canal
Pushing a Railroad Scheme in Rockland Meeting
Citizens from Rockland North Abington and North Hanover formed a committee led by Hon. John F. Simmons to urge Old Colony railroad to build a new line through their section instead of via East Weymouth. A three member delegation was appointed to press Old Colony officials.
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Rockland
North Abington
North Hanover
John F. Simmons
Hanover
E. P. Boynton
Old Colony
East Weymouth
J. E. Denham
Burglars Hit French Catholic Church and Sherman Print Shop
In New Ebeprorp on February 22 burglars entered the French Catholic Church and stole 475 dollars in silver, while Purrington Sherman’s printing office was broken into with no items reported stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ebeprorp
Purrington Sherman
Tragic double shooting in Bancor area shocks town
Fred George of Orono visited the home of McIntosh at Great Works around 9 pm and shot his wife in the kitchen before killing himself. Both deaths were instantaneous. The coroner will conduct an inquest.
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Bancor
Fred George
Orono
McIntosh
Burglars Break Into Lynn Field Centre Depot
Burglars forced a window at the Lynn field Centre depot of the Boston and Maine railroad gaining entry by jimmy. They opened the money drawer and took a considerable amount of change and other articles.
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Malden
Lynnfield Centre
Boston & Maine Railroad
Twenty-Second Nims Battery Dinner Elects Officers
The twenty second annual dinner of Nims s Battery Association was held at Young s Hotel last evening. About thirty members were present. Officers elected for the coming year include President Colonel O F Nevins first vice president C H Senter second vice president Moses Hodgdon third vice president Orison Nichols secretary Jess Smith treasurer H B Hayward and an executive committee comprising L W Swan O Little and F G Brown.
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Nims’s Battery Association
Young’s Hotel
O. F. Nevins
C. H. Senter
Moses Hodgdon
Orison Nichols
Jess Smith
H. B. Hayward
L. W. Swan
O. Little
F. G. Brown
Senator-elect Quay Voices Veto Stand on Grand Army Bill
Senator-elect Quay says veterans oppose the bill to override the President's veto. He cites pride in military records and Grand Army posts, arguing few would support passage over the veto and calling the veto message a strong action by President Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Senate
Maine insurance losses rise despite premium income
The 83 Maine insured firms report 7.737 million in premiums for the year, 1.078 million in losses, and over 1.182 million in claim payments, leaving a deficit over 100 thousand dollars after commissions.
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Avacusta
Maine
Arrested woman attempts suicide in station cell
Annie Dytkes, 22, was arrested for drunkenness and placed in a Station 4 cell. She hung herself with a rope improvised from her demise but was cut down in time to save her life. Captain Lysander Gifford, 55, of John P. Squire's in East Cambridge, fell down an elevator well yesterday afternoon suffering severe injuries and was taken to a hospital.
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Annie Dytkes
Station 4
Lysander Gifford
John P. Squire
East Cambridge
Massachusette
St Davids Day Celebration Among Boston Welsh Residents
Cambrian patrons note St. David's Day next Tuesday with homage by Welsh born and descended residents of Boston and vicinity. A meeting at Horticultural Hall will feature Welsh language singing and recitations in eisteddfod style with volunteers from the local community.
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Grralia
Boston
Horticultural Ilall
Resignation Ties School Board to Mayor Dispute
Dr. J. P. Fessenden resigns from the Salem school committee amid friction between the board and the Mayor. An effort seeks a U S government dredging appropriation for the increasingly silted Salem Harbor. In Salem last week there were fifteen deaths including five centenarian and near-centenarian seniors and several under five.
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J. P. Fessenden
United States
Salem Harbor
Salem
Mary Duran
Hannah Collier
Thayer
Lucy I. Davis
William Gray
Caswell Hazard Cod Liver Oil Ad Claims Purity
An advertisement extols Caswell Hazard & Co. New York as maker of a pure Cod Liver Oil noted for sweetness and superiority over rivals. It also promotes Juniper Sar Soap by the same firm for chapped skin and rough complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell, Hazard & CO
New York
Casweed, Hazard & CO
Lyman Mills Shares Trading amid Market Briefs
Five shares of Lyman Mills reported with scattered notes on WPittsfield Adams and Natl utw, indicating fragmented market activity and unclear identifiers. The readable fragments suggest a local trading update without full details.
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Lyman Mills
Adams Ra
Utw
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Mrs. Pavy
Arctic Explorer
Captain Greely
Prescott
W. H. Prescott
Rockland Commercial Club
Hoar
Ingalls
Miss Mather
Leah
Antoinette Rigaud
Isabelle Evesson
Vanderfelt
Maida Craigen
Mr. Mansfield
Dr. Jekyl J
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Daly
Signor Brocolini
Boston Company
Frothingham
Stetson
Roy Stainton
Courtice Pounds
Fay Templeton
London
Coleridge
Fitz James Stephen
Fernand
Monte Cristo
Gaiety Theatre
Gye
Q. C
Mme. Albani
Catarre
Hayfever
Sead
Ety” Brothers
Owego
School For Scandal
Strand
Vaudeville
Opera Comique
Compton
Conway
William Farren
Strand Theatre
Vose & Sons
Tremont Street
Mason
Winterset
Madison Couty
Boston VP. C
Fenhee
Brookline Land Company
Equitable
Alfred D. Chandler
Nims's Battery Association
Women's Educational and Industrial Union
Boylston St
Jocket
Aaron BR. Gay & CO
State Street
FES
Damon Safe and Iron Works Co
Sudbury St
ST. David's Day
Salem News
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Florida
State St
City of
Macon
Memphis
Constitution Wharf
Albert Howe & Co
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Massachusetts Title Insurance
Milk &T
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Arnold A. Rand
A. S. Richards & CO
James Williams
Tione Her
Charles Hoeln
Chapman & Fenner
Broadway
N. Y
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Moguet & Co
White St
Townsend & Montant
S41
Leonard Street
Francis Henshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Keom II
Boston Stock Exchange
Fitchburg R. Isls
Gt. Falls Mfg. Co
Boston & Providence RR
McKay Metallic
Bowker Fertilizer Co
Orcutt’s Electric R. R. Signal Co
Michigan Velo di R. R. Co
Salmon Falls In Co
Howard Watch and Clock Co
Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway RR. Co
First National Bank
St. Johnsbury
Old Boston Natl. Bank
Natl. Bank
Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith Ry
Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw
Burlington & Missouri
Boston Art Club
Boston & Lowell RR
Sk KR. LL. Daw & Company
Merchants’ Exchange
Susan IF
Basiburn
David A. Simmons
Maria W. Harrington
Simmons
Suffolk
Stephen M. Allen
Oston Highlands
Boston Wharf Co
Laconia Mfg
Douglass Axe Mfg
Do Hill Mfg
Cheshire Rd
Uu Ayu & Auy Pmh
Lawrence Gas Light Co
Manchester & Lawrence
Simonds Mfg. Co
Fitchburg
Mass
Saratoga Macias Mfg. Co
Boott Cotton Mills
Natl Rubber Co
Littl Rock & Ft. Smith Ry
Atlantic & Pacific
Burl. & Mo
River R.R
St. Louis Gs
M.L
Colony Rd
Little Rock Junction
Ry. Co
Mansfield & Framingham Rd
Bul Mo
River R. R
Revere Beach & Lynn
Cambridge Rd. Co
Atlantic Natl Bank
Boston Marine Ins. Co
Boylston Natl. Bank
Louisiana & Mo. River
Boston Atheneum
Houston & Sandwich Glass Co
Eastman Freight Car
Cambridge Rd
Louisville, Evansville
St. Louis
Lake Champlain Rd
Inc
Lake Champlain
S. F
Sand
Chi
Burl
Quincy
Cleve
Scrip
Charlestown
M. L
Vergennes
W. L
Keene
N. H
Indorsed
N. JL
W.L
Cook Co
Iil
Gorham Rogers & CO
Dundee
Federsl Street
Faneuil Hall
J. H. Ashton
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