North End Playground Battle Divides City Council
The Common Council narrowly approved a 100000 land-taking for a Prince Street North End playground by 60 to 17 after a heated session marked by sharp exchanges between President Conry and Councilman Miller. Promoters, including Congressman Fitzgerald and Ward 6 figures, pushed the plan as residents packed galleries urged action. Debate covered funding, land values, and potential need for other playgrounds while several members urged caution amid city finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Street
Common Council
Conroy
Miller
Ward 5
North End
Alice M.lincoln
C. F. Folsom
Lucy F. Ames
L. B. Pingree
W. F. Jenks
M. Pilsbee
R. C. Lincoln
Eva Channing
Charles Williams
F. Wiliams
Edward Ginn
Plummer Pearmain
W. B. Hehen
Amelia Warren
Laughlin
Eben Dale
D. R. Dewey
Ryan
North Find
Congressman Fitzgerald
Kiley
Board of Aldermen
Massachusetts Momeopathic Hospital
Stoughton Street
Thomas Cass
Ward 6
Briggs
Ward 11
Riley
Ward 8
Shannon
Batchellor
McGuire
Ward 10
Morton
Ward 2
Costello
Roxbury
Bancher
Finance Committee
Connorton
Ward 4
Conry
Ward 56
Quincy
Council Chamber
Legislative Committee
Henry A Mott Endorses Allcock Porous Plaster Superior Claim
Henry A. Mott a government chemist certifies that his investigation of Allcock's Porous Plaster shows valuable ingredients not found in other plasters. He states it is superior and more efficient than any other plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Mott
F. C.S
Allcock
Bowling results from city leagues show varied scores
In Waltham Watch Factory League bold 23852 dial making and 2256. in Lexington Old Belfry 2729 and Newton A C 2648. in Lowell Middlesex 242 and Haverhill 2615.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Lexington—Old Belfry
Newton A. C
Lowell
Middlesex
Haverhill
Stoneham Stoneham River Salem Providence Notes
Fragmentary item lists locations and numbers related to a river and towns including Stoneham New Bedford Salem Providence. The readable text references places and an enumeration but lacks a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneham
New Bedford
Salem
Providence
Walcott to Play All-Comers in Simultaneous Chess Session
At the Boston Chess Club rooms 18 Boylston place G H Walcott will meet all comers in a simultaneous chess display tomorrow evening at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chess Club
Boylston Place
G. H. Walcott
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Gains World Wide Praise
A brief note extols Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as widely famed and trusted, with claims of broad popularity and strong reputation across regions and users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Drummer Evangelist Williams Recounts Descent and Redemption
Worcester report highlights W. H. Williams the drummer evangelist detailing his rise in mining sales, rapid downfall to gambling and drinking, and ultimate recovery at Hot Springs with the gold cure. He urges the Calvary cure alongside Bible immersion for lasting sobriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Calvary
United States
Post
Berkeley Temple
Little Rock, Ark
Little Rock
Kansas City
John P. Newman
Missouri City
Fort Smith
Ark
Pullman
Hot Springs
Likuor
W. H. Williams
Yale Faculty Delays Decision on Henley Regatta Entry
Yale's faculty met but took no action on allowing the varsity crew to enter the Henley regatta. They await the science department professors' decision next Tuesday. Navy management regrets the delay as they plan travel to England or another race if entry is barred amid faculty opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Navy
England
Trouble Over Corbett at Gilsey House Brawl
New York, Feb 27. Al Smith, famed sportsman, defends Jim Corbett at the Gilsey House after a fellow tweaked him over Corbett’s condition. Fight nearly erupts with Jermon, O Rourke, and Gus Tuthill stepping in as Smith threatens to punch. Smith weighs about 200 pounds, Jermon 150, Quaker a rising boxer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Smith
Corbett
Jim
Gilsey House
Tom O’rourke
Gus’ Tuthill
Johnny” Jermon
Philadelphia
Smith
Jermon
Fitzsimmons
O'Rourke
Tuthill
Sullivan
Riley
Grannan
Hazel Whist Club Entertainment at Roxbury Residence
Miss Frances C. Trask hosted the Hazel Whist Club at 4 Hazelwood Street Roxbury on Wednesday evening. First prizes went to Louis Kendall and Bertha Munroe. second prizes to Arthur Cruff and Gertrude Clark. A collation followed with music and dancing. Bertha Munroe to entertain in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Whist Club
Frances C. Trask
Hazelwood Street
Roxbury
Louis Kendall
Bertha Munroe
Arthur Cruff
Gertrude Clark
Kid Lavigne to Spar in Lynn Benefit at Music Hall
A twenty four foot boxing ring centers the Music Hall stage for a Lynn benefit event honoring trainer Professor Jimmy Kelly. Noted boxers including Kid Lavigne who recently signed for a London world title bout and Nick Burley are slated to spar short contests under Kelly’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Godfrey
Boston
Eddie Connolly
Mike Sears
St. John
Lynn
Connolly
Joe Flaherty
Charlie Ringwood
Joe Mullen
Frank Steele
Tom D’arcy
Paddy Fenton
Dave Ross
Fred Wright
John E. Butler
Billy Hennessy
Joe Elms
Luke Burke
Frank McNulty
Dennis Mahoney
Tim Carter
Allie Albert
Mike Higgins
Roddy Vance
Professor Kelly
Patsey Kerrigan
Martin Flaherty
Jimmy Kennard
Kennard
Spike Sullivan
Flaherty
Shamrocks
Music Hall
Jimmy Kelly
Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Kid Lavigne
New York
Dick Burge
London
Lavigne
Nick Burley
Burley
Maffit Flaherty
Boxing scammers threaten boxing's reputation in small towns
An exposé details fake boxing clubs run by flashy managers near Boston. They stage sham shows, promise big futures, and bilk fighters and the public. The piece notes a manager acting as referee, threatened forfeit payments, and lists upcoming bouts, tickets, and matchups in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tom D’arcy
W. H. Hurley
Jimmy Kelly
Lynn
George W. Toohey
Lynn Express
Charlie Farrell
Music Hall
Nick Burley
Burley
George Godfrey
Springfield
Curley’s Bowling Alley
South
Connolly’s
Adams House
Tim Harrington
Cambridge
New England
Tom Brown
Malden
David S. Kliman—Corbett
Maher
O’donnell
W. T. Kelley
Corbett
Jackson
Cc. S. Smith
Mitchell
Jacksonville
Sullivan
Charlie Mitchell
Madison Square Garden
Poster Show Highlights Bicycle Advertising Posters in Boston
The Poster Show at Pope Manufacturing Company on Columbus Avenue displays six hundred top designs promoting the Columbia bicycle. Artists from around the world submitted works, with nearly a thousand received and many rejected for noncompliance or quality. The exhibit draws crowds, reflects strong poster artistry, and plans a Boston to Hartford transfer with charity proceeds supporting Associated Charities and the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
New York
Pope Manufacturing Company
Columbus Avenue
Pope
Pope Company
Associated Charities of Boston
Hartford
Wheelmendance at Berkeley Hall Bicyclists Ball in Boston
The Massachusetts Bicycle Club hosted a refined ball at Berkeley Hall with about 150 couples attending from Boston and nearby clubs. Miss Learned's orchestra provided music, a deluxe supper followed, and many club presidents and notable guests joined the event, with dancing lasting from 8:30 to 1 and hopes for a future similar gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Club
Boston
Berkeley Hall
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Massachusetts
Lon’’ Peck
Edgar Plummer
Charles W. Thompson
E. I. Evans
Ralph Plummer
Charles I. Rycroft
George A. Clough
Melvin McFarland
Arthur
Woodbridge Cycle Club
The
Bostonians
Eagle Cycle Club
Miss Ryan
Fred Baker
William Ingles
Dr. Cooling
Walter Dolbear
Judtin W. Pease
Press Club
F. P. Wright
O. H. Ammann
F. L. Cook
George Cook
William Allyn
Dexter Chamberlain
H. J. Tafft
Mrs
Massachusetts Bicycle Club to Welcome John Thomas in Chelsea
A large Masachusetts Bicycle Club delegation will visit Chelsea next Tuesday to greet humorist John Thomas. Louisville schedules its national meet for August 10 to 15, promising lively L A W festivities. Chicago runs an emergency bicycle police corps with three machines per station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masachusetts Bicycle Club
Chelsea
John Thomas
Louisville
Chicago
Rich
Berkeley Hall
Senate
Elliott
New York
No More Cycle Shows Says National Board of Trade
The National Cycle Board of Trade executive committee bans all local cycle shows after March 1 for the coming year due to widespread protests from the cycle trade. Shows require local board of trade backing or a majority dealer endorsement if no board exists. President Coleman reports applications from professional show promoters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Cycle Board of Trade
Cycle Board of Trade
Coleman
Archduke Salvator Dies in Vienna
Archduke Albrecht Salvator died in Vienna from consumption at age 55. He was born November 22, 1871, and his death marks a royal era end in Austrian nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Archduke Albrecht Salvator
Through Car Service On Boston & Albany Route
Boston and Albany Railroad announces through coach and sleeping car service starting December 20 1895 with multiple departures from Boston to Albany Chicago and New York. Includes No 7 15 19 23 37 68 88 No 49 and No 483 services with vestibuled cars and dining options and the New York Limited No 75. Tickets and schedules available at city offices and ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Albany
Wagner
Chicago
L. S
M. S. BR. BR
Utica
Michigan Central RE. R
Cincinnati
Big Four
St. Louis
Detroit
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
NEW York Limited
Spciogeese
Washington St
Kneeland St
A. &. Hanson, Gon
Boston and Maine Rail Time Tables Offer Train Service
Rail time-tables for Boston and Maine lines list departures from Union Station Boston to Portland Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Manchester St John Halifax St Stephen and more. Through service includes Western and Eastern divisions with multiple daily departures and Sunday options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western & Eastern
Portland
Augusta
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Ag N. H
Lewiston
ST. Stephen
N. B
IT. Eo
North Conwa Intervale
Glen
Crawfords
Fabyans
Twin Mountain
Whitefield
Jefferson
Lancaster
Grand Trunk R. R
Maine Central
Wiisc Asset
Thomaston
Rockland
Quebec
North Conway
Northern New England Train Schedules Excerpt
The notice lists dozens of train times for Southern Division routes around Manchester Concord and surrounding towns. It includes arrivals and departures for local stations such as New Boston North Weare Hensiker Belknap and more, with Sunday exceptions and cross state connections to Nashua Concord Plymouth Montpelier Montreal and Chicago. D J Flanders is named as General Passenger Agent.
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Manchester
Concord
New Boston
North Weare
Hensiker
Hooksett
Ene
Pittsfield
Suncook Mooraegee
Nashua
Belmont
Tilton
Lakeport
Meredith
Ashland
Ely Mouth
Campton
North Woodstock
Strons
Pemigewassey Valley
Lisbon
Litleton
Whitefield
Lancaster
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Bristol
Claremont
Bradford
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrook
Beence
ST. J
Plymouth
Montpelier
Burlington
Montreal
Thi River Junction
Queen Montreal
Boston Air Line
Quebec
Chicago
The
West
G. Tt. Ry
C. BP
Train Schedules for Boston to New York and Coastal Routes
The listing details New York New Haven and Hartford routes with limited weekday service from Boston Park Square and Kneeland Street stations to New York New Haven New London Providence Fall River Newport New Bedford Provincetown Chatham and other towns. It notes through tickets parlor car seats sleeping berths and special trains, with dates and agents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Park Square
New York
New Haven
New London
Shore Line
Air Line
Middletown
Fall River
Stonington
Norwich
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
Newport
New Bedford
Yscotstage City
Kneeland Street
Plymouth
Abington
Duxbury
A. Mn
Provincetown
Chatham
Wood’'S Hall
Cottage City
Nantucket
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Old State House
Park Square Station
L. H. Palmer
Geo. L. Connor
E. G. Allen
A.C. Kendal
Vass
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Fitzgerald
Colby
O.callahan
Ward 3
Connelly
Ward 20
Calvary Cure
Evangelist Williams
Tommy Conneff
Charles Kilpatrick
Worcester
Bob Starkey
Holy Cross College
Thomas P. Conneff
Holy Cross
Worcester Skating Rink
Conneff
Kilpatrick
BDGE
Wesc
Abso Renee Ued
Eee Secaee Wa
Mom
Gi Awawae
Huckins
Nwes
Sargent
Eteeres
Darmody
Eccesee
Dopmogy
Setae Oe
Maranello Sis Eslesscwecale
Cess
Shawmut C. C
Bowler A
Hewins
Nason
Donovan Wee
Bea's
LeCain Settee
TIGER
Dean
Woolfson
Exiewe Anes
Bryan
Ocmme
Catty Duffy
Marthy
McAllen Eee Enee
Dolan
Lavig
Csc Canes
Neko
Aes
Bowler
McDonald Iewen Divans Ee Ie
Bapaksesees
Pacuro
Econo
Fonseca Ae
California
Blanchard & Far
Faneuil
Lynn’s Music Hall
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Jos, Gahm
Associated Charities
Wheelmendance
Sica Cline
Archduke Salvator
Railroads
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston &Maine
R.R
City Ticket Office
Ington Street
Union Station
Eastport
Calais
ST. Andrews
ST. Joan
Wortlend
Weirs
D. J. Flanders
Agen
New Haven & Hartford RR
Fitchburg Railroad
Causeway Street
Hoosac Tunnel
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Saratoga
Binghamton
Hornellsville
Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Watertown
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamiton
Toronto
Cleveland
Points
Pacific Express
Lake Champlain
Keene, Bellows Fall
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Faward
Glens Falls
Plattsburg
Adirondacks
St. Albans
Maine
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Vermont
Canada
Washington Et
Stree
J. R. WA
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