Turkish consul Asigi awaiting extradition in New York
The case of Joseph Asigi Turkish consul at Boston accused of misappropriating trust funds is argued over whether he falls under state or federal jurisdiction. Born in Massachusetts forty three years ago he is claimed to be an American citizen. Judge Brown will decide if he is amenable to state jurisdiction or should face a federal judge with a decision expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph A.lasigi
Boston
Iasigi
Brown
Boston Post
Ned Hawes
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Ocean Towboat International
Grenada
Trinidad
International
Tilton
Hawes
Barnegat
Trinidad Shipping & Trading Company
Broadway
EF. W. Taylor
Philadelphia & Reading Transportation Line
Richmond Street
Philadelphia
Penn
North Shore Lighting faces public hearing over high bills
A Beachmont public meeting chaired by John B. Seward discussed residents’ anger at the North Shore Lighting Company. Attendees cited erratic charges, meters and disputed bills from $2.75 to higher amounts, with many invoices presented as evidence for a case before commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore Lighting Company
Winthrop and Revere
Union Church
Beachmont
John B. Seward
Vincent Farnsworth
Seward
North Shore Company
Benjamin F. de Butts
Handel Evening at Steinert Hall Honors Milton Poems
The first vocal chamber concert directed by William Heinrich in Steinert Hall paid tribute to Handel born February 23 1685. Readings by S J MacWaters and musical settings of Milton including Pensieroso and Il Pensieroso featured Edith Torrey Emma Becker William Heinrich Stephen Townsend and Rose Stewart with Dr Louis Kelterborn at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heinrich
Steinert Hall
Handel
Milton
S. J. MacWaters
Edith Torrey
Emma Becker
Stephen S. Townsend
Louis Kelterborn
Rose Stewart
Charles K. North
Orpheus
Heinrich
Mrs. Kileskiradbury
Miss Lunde
Messrs
Eliot Hubbard
Arthur Beresford
Reading for Charity in Association Hall by Maud Murray
In Association Hall last evening Miss Maud Murray read to aid the Boston Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The program began with a piano solo by Grace Jones, introduced by Mrs. M. E. Cheney. Murray read Jack the Fisherman by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, described as a potent temperance lecture by Mary A Livermore. the condensed tale lasted just over an hour and pleased attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Hall
Miss Maud Murray
Boston Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Grace Jones
M. E. Cheney
Miss Murray
Jack the Fisherman
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps- Ward
Forest Hills church plans fund drive after initial show
A literary and musical entertainment at People's Temple Forest Hills, staged by the Forest Hills M E Church building committee, opened a fund drive for a new edifice. Soprano Laura Burnham Low reader Jessie Eldridge Southwick pianist George H Howard violinist John Graig Kelley performed to a large audience. A second show is planned later at Forest Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Temple
Forest Hills M. RE
Forest Hills
Laura Burnham Low
Jessie Eldridge Southwick
George H. Howard
John Graig Kelley
Labor leaders urge Phillips bill extending eight hour law
President Gompers of the Federation of Labor and James Duncan of the Granite Cutters' National Union urged the House labor committee to pass the Phillips bill extending the eight hour workday to public building construction. After the hearing the committee ordered a favorable report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gompers
Federation of Labor
James Duncan
Granite Cutters’ National Union
House Labor Committee
Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Manners at Athol home
In Athol on February 24 a golden wedding anniversary was celebrated at the couple's home. Mr and Mrs Manners marked fifty years of marriage with family and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol
Anners
Arts are unpeasant and wart remedy advice
An advertisement urges readers not to self treat and to consult John H. Woodbury of Boston with 20 years of experience in curing warts and skin diseases. It offers a Beauty Book and a sample facial soap or cream for ten cents via 11 Winter Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Boston
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
Revere House
Harvard Medical College
Senate Indians Clash Over Indian Appropriation Bill
A Senate debate on the Indian appropriation bill centers on overcharging on reservations and the amount for Western Cherokee funds. Pettigrew clashes with Chandler over New England’s treatment of Indians, with Hoar defending history and ridicule about birthplace remarks. Allison urges nightly sessions to push forward the lagging appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Messrs
Gallinger
Allen and Jones
Dem
Ark
Allen
Hill
New York
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Court of Claims
Chandler
Pettigrew
New England
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Frye
Hoar
Miles Standish
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Bryan and Reed Meet in House Welcome
In Washington on February 24 Mr. William Jennings Bryan former Democratic presidential candidate appeared on the House floor to warm welcomes and handshakes with Speaker Reed. The House also adopted the conference report on the bill to incorporate buyers of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Reed
Bryan
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Company
Cha Cohen Club Enjoys Evening at Bostonian Club
Members and guests of the Cha coheno Club spent an enjoyable evening at the Bostonian Club rooms on Newbury Street. Whist lasted two hours followed by a dance with Miss Jennie Chapman winning the first lady’s prize and Miss Nellie Stone the second. First gentleman’s prize went to Mr. George Kelly. Matrons included Mrs. Louis Henry and Mrs. T B Hennessy with a floor director and reception committee led by Mrs. Louis Henry and including Miss Belle Hennessy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chacoheno Club
Bostonian Club
Newbury Street
Jennie Chapman
Nellie Stone
George Kelly
Louis Henry
T. B. Hennessy
Frank Shackley
Musicale at Union Hall by Althea Quartet Enchants Audience
A charming musicale at Union Hall last evening featured the Althea Quartet with Miss Alice Lovett pianist Miss Gwendolin Sandham reader and Miss Fannie Howell accompanist. The four-part female voices Misses Ella Ffennell Alice Holbrook Edith Cleveland and Lottie Mitchell performed pleasing selections reflecting the training of Mrs Ella Cleveland Fenderson. Sandham readings and the vocal and instrumental solos delighted a large attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
Althea Quartet
Alice Lovett
Gwendolin Sandham
Fannie Howell
Ella Ffennell
Alice Holbrook
Edith Cleveland
Lottie Mitchell
Ella Cleveland Fenderson
Roxbury Musician Honored at Lind Home Party
Friends of Mr. Max Schubert gathered at 20 Dean Street Roxbury to present him a handsome cane via Jenny Lind. Schubert performed on piano and piccolo while selections by an orchestra, vocal duets by Isses Forrista and McDevitt, and cornet solos by Mr Powers followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schubert
Roxbury
Henry Lind
Dean Street
McDevitt
Mr. Powers
Boston Girls High School Class Elects Officers
The Girls' High School class of Boston held its fifth annual dinner and meeting at the Thorndike Hotel with thirty five attendees. Miss Emily M. Bloomfield presided and Miss Mary E. Kinney served as secretary. Officers elected for the next year were Hattie L. Gates president, Miss Mary Minor treasurer, and Miss Mary K E Kinney secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thorndike Hotel
Emily M. Bloomfield
Mary E. Kinney
Hattie L. Gates
Mary Minor
Mary Ke, Kinney
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Rational Digestive Aid
A critical review of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a rational cure for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. The text highlights that the remedy digests wholesome food, rests the stomach, and supports overall health without exaggerated claims. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per package. manufactured by Stuart Chemical Co. of Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Chemical Co
Marshall, Mich
Sound Money Convention Forms National League
A February convention in New York of delegates from the National Sound Money League discussed preserving the gold standard. Henry Hentz presided. delegates included A B Hepburn and Gustav Schwab er. George E Leighton was chosen chairman with E W Smalley as secretary. The group adopted a constitution and bylaws and elected officers and an executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Sound Money League
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Hentz
A. B. Hepburn
Third National Bank
Fowler
New Jersey
Henry Villard
Gustav H. Schwaber
Hentz
Middle West
George E. Leighton
St. Louis
E. W. Smalley
United States
League
Gustav Schwab
H. P. Robinson
Chicago
J. Kennedy Tod
Reception at British embassy honors Governor General Aberdeen
Washington February 24 The British embassy hosted a brilliant reception for the Governor-General of Canada and Countess Aberdeen. About 500 guests included the Vice President, Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, the diplomatic corps, and leading Congressmen. President Cleveland remained away due to Mrs. Cleveland’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
Countess Aberdeen
Pauncefote
Lord
Lady Aberdeen
Marjorie Gordon
Supreme Court
Corps Diplomatique
Cleveland
Invalid Aid Society entertainments in Copley Hall
The Invalid Aid Society hosted a second evening of dramatic readings and impersonations led by Helen Potter with Mrs. Willianna Folsom Miss Glenn Ruth Priest and Miss Hannah G Sullivan. The program included Meg Merrilies from Cushman and a Gough temperance impersonation with violin by Priest. A third entertainment is planned at Steinert Hall featuring a long list of notable participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invalid Aid Society
Copley Hall
Helen Potter
Willianna Folsom
Glenn Ruth Priest
Hannah G. Sullivan
Miss Potter
Longfellow
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass. Mrs. Folsom
Meg Merrilies
Charlotte Cushman
John B. Gough
Miss Priest
Steinert Hall
Mary &. Blake
Katherine E. Conway
Julia Ward Howe
Gertrude Muller
Louise Chandler Moulton
Emily Selinger
Susan Marr Spalding
Lillian Whiting
Anna Miller Wood
Kate Tannatt Woods
Helen B. Wright
Willis Boyd Allen
Charles Follen Adams
Charles G. Ames
Hezekiah Butterworth
Nathan Haskell Cole
Arthur Foote
J. L. Harbour
Clayton Johns
Henrys. Washburn
Wolcott Aims to Organize International Monetary Conference
United States Senator Wolcott of Colorado and Mrs Wolcott began their journey from London to Liverpool and then to New York. He expressed strong hope to convene an international monetary conference during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Wolcott
Colorado
Boston Dogs Win New York Dog Show Sales Amid Prizes
On the third day at Madison Square Garden Boston dogs dominated bids and prizes. Melrose King the smooth-coated St Bernard sold to J W Churchill. Consul the Boston terrier bought by W R Hearst for 1000. Morgan paid 1000 for Squanto the stud dog and offered 1500 for Monte though Goode held at 2600.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Robert H. Burrows
Seaforth Kennels
J. W. Churchill
Wyoming Kenpele
Melrose
Mass
W. R. Hearst
New York Journal
Topsy
Commissioner II
J. Pierpont Morgan
W. G. Kendall
Boston
Mr. Morgan
Alexander Goode
Monte
Mr. Goode
Frederick G. Davis
Consul
J. F. Holt
Faneuil
Puss
Bayonne
France
Mons. Boulet
George Roper
James IL. Little
Newcastle Kennels
Brookline
McCormack
John Caswell
H. H. Hunnewell
Oliver Ames
James.l. Little
Cc. A. Longest
The
Bloodhound Club of America
Patriotic Night at Young Men's Congregational Club
The Cleveland Young Men's Congregational Club met at the American House for a patriotic monthly gathering. Governor Wolcott sent regrets, Winslow Warren spoke on The Nation, praising peacemaker efforts between English-speaking nations and urging public accountability. Speakers touched on citizenship, Christianity's role in state and society, and notable remarks by Hart and Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Congregational Club
Morris A. Hall
Wolcott
James M. Perkins
Winslow Warren
George A. Gordon
New Old South Church
Washington
Hamilton
Lincoln
Sumner
America
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
J. Henry Thayer
D. D
Harvard Divinity School
Franklin A. Henderson
Gold Seeker arrives after gale damaged voyage
The British topsail schooner Gold Seeker captained by Page returns to Lockport after escaping a violent gale off Cape Cod. It delivers 2856 bags of sugar to Nash Spaulding & Co and proceeds to Liverpool for repairs before resuming its voyage. A damaged Diamant and missing Fort William are also noted in maritime notes.
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Page
Demerara
Lockport
Nova Scotia
Nash, Spaulding & Co
Cape Cod
Liverpool
N. S
Diamant
Galileo
Fort William
Dunlop
Hamburg
Norfolk
William Fellows
Calouso
Lockwood's
Border Street
Boston
Marion Street
Baron Cawdor
Java
Delaware
Paladapoer Reef
Explosion at Stevenson works kills six in Scotland
A February explosion at a Stevenson nitro glycerine factory in Scotland killed six workers. About twenty tons of nitro glycerine detonated, shattering windows for miles and throwing people to the ground. A Paisley passenger train windows were smashed miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nobel
Stevenson
Scotland
Paisley
Fire destroys multiple Oswego businesses. guests rescued
Fire at 8 this morning in Oswego New York gutted Ringland House Mitchells liquor Norris meat Earl shoe McFarland grocery McDonalds saloon Peter Schilling restaurant Savage paint shop and T J Tifft shop. Hotel guests were rescued from windows by firemen and police.
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Oswego
N. Y
Ringland House
Mitchell's
Norris's
Earl’s
McFarland’s
McDonald's
Peter Schilling
Savage’s
T. J. Tifft
House rejects Bryan welcome resolution in Cast One action
Bryan welcome resolution in the Connecticut House of Representatives failed to pass. After debate the House concurred with the Senate in rejecting the measure. The action ended today after yesterday’s initial approval.
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Hartford
Conn
Ww. J. Bryan
Nebraska
House
Senate
Market Summary Amid Mixed Gains And Notable Drops
A midweek market report shows overall dull but firm activity with steels and coppers leading. Jersey Central dips on Lexow committee news while Boston and Montana surge toward 120, and Osceola hits 33.5 as Centennials and Old Dominion show mixed strength amid insider caveats.
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Jersey Central
Lexow Committee
Bears
Boston
Montana
Sugar
Crawford
Stanley County
N. C
Spencer
Randolph County
Smile. Pope, Merrill & Co
Osceola
Boston & Montana
Centennial
Old Dominion
Atlantic
Franklin
Butte
United States Leather Company
West End Street Railway Company
Catalpa Mining Company
Illinois Steel Company
A. S. Bigelow
St. Mary’s
Edward Lovett vs West End Street Railway damages case
The First Session lists Edward Lovett against the West End Street Railway for 400 damages after injuries boarding a car at Shawmut avenue and Pleasant street. Jury disagreed. Attorneys: Grant for plaintiffs Spring for defendants.
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Maynard
Edward Lovett
West End Street Railway Company
Shawmut Avenue
Pleasant Street
W. B. Grant
A. L. Spring
Frederick Stocker
Frederick Stocker, Jr
Boston Mutual Life Association
R. Bailey
Niles & Carr
Metcalfe
West End
R. BR
McIintyre
White
Munroe
R. R
Messenger
N. Y
N. H
H. BR
Garrity
Lombard
Donovan
Doyle Va. Craibe
Spaulding
Forbes Lith
Mfg. Co
Allen
Moroney
Boston & Me
Chase
R. RB
Same
Daily
Huber
Curtin
Reagan
Norton
Norfolk
St. R
Manning
Boston
Sherman
Chase Pleads Guilty in Hartford Non-support Case
Henry A. Chase, arrested in Springfield, pled guilty in Hartford police court to non-support and abandoning his wife to live with another woman. Bail set at 5000 dollars. No information about Hattie Hutchins, 14, daughter of George A. Hutchins, linked to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Henry A. Chase
Springfield
Chase
Hattie Hutchins
George A. Hutchins
Shipping News Mini Almanac Feb Update
Steamers arrive and depart with lists of ports and cargoes. The report details arrivals including Victorian and Indian with merchandise consignees in Chicago Philadelphia and Salem, plus sailings of Lancastrian Rebecca W Huddell J John Booth and others and towing barges along the Atlantic coast.
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Victorian
Shepherd
Liverpool
Frederick Leland & Co
Chicago
Hadaway
Hull
P. C. Merryman
Norfolk
Lebanon
Robinson
Philadelphia
Alaska
Beechwood
C. B. Sanford
Pierce
Hoboken
Pequest
Canisteo
Salem
Scranton
Lewis
Ctc
Cohocton and Hatteras
Indian
Nickerson
H. F. Dimock
Bearse
New York
Helen H. Benedict
Brockett
Damariscotta River
Washington, D. C
Lancastrian
Reading
Nathaniel P. Doane
Newport
O. Co
Boston
Rebecca W. Huddell
St. John
N. B
Crescent
John Booth
Wiscasset
Ida L. Hull
J. Manchester Haynes
Baltimore and Cienfuegos
Oliver S. Barrett
Eva L. Ferris
Henry Sutton
Elm City
Highland Light
S. E. Nightingale
Eastport
Hackensack
Edgewater
Beverly
Laura L. Sprague
Bay View
Mass
Mayport
Fila
AIS LAND BROS Pompadour originators face shaping style
AIS LAND BROS at 19 Tremont Row has offered physiognomical haircutting for 18 years. The shop is cited as originators and leaders of the Pompadour style, shaping hair and beard to suit individual features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisland Bros
Tremont Row
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Asigi Waits
Revere
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Td BR
Am Bell Tel
Berne
Leather Trust Report
Stuart & Paddock
Ames Building
Astor Building
Wall ST
Misgellanequs Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
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Sales Inc
Utah
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Morley
Mollie Gibson
United Telegram
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U S. L
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Parisian Remedy CO
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Weeks & Potter CO
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Eliza J. Kean
McKay
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Walker
Mullen
Iigan
Curley
Fleming
Elston
Shields
New Eng. R. R
Bond
Charles R. Irving
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Trailey la Pierre
East Somerville
Harriman & Daggett
W. S
Thaxter
International Glue Co
Fogarty
McLaughlin
Needham
Moors
G. R. Dickinson Paper Co
Flynn
Elec. L. Co
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Ropes
Couillard
Blodgett
Hart
Bradley & Hubbard Mfg. Co
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Cannon
Land
Micklejohn
Walsh
O’ Shea
Loring
Miles
Ford
Wright
Edwards
Furey
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Jenkins
Hooper
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Keith
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Hepburn
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Wheeler
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McArdle
Simmons
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Deering
Gary
Donaldson
Davis
Howland
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Rosenthal
Cobb
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Fitzgerald
Ripley
Lavatori
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Childs
Norwood
Cohen
Speidel
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Freed
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O’hara
Morse
Stratton
Pratt, Jr
Parks
H. B. Claflin Co
Schlager
Hern
Sullivan
Middlesex, Ss
Mason, C. J
Florence E. Childs
Samuel A. Cailds
HH. N. Allin
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Hunt
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Demeritt
Morey
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Mayo
Wakefield & St. St. Ry
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