Fire Rages Through City Block as Firefighters Battle Blaze
In a fierce blaze described as an irrepressible fury, firefighters faced flying slag and a slating roof as flames roared through a large building full of combustible butter. Foreman Clark of Hose 17 suffered a four inch forearm gash, was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, while Lt. Heffernan and Officer Gillen fought to contain the inferno. Chief Webber ordered multiple alarms as the roof warped and slates rolled into the street. The cause remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman Clark
Hose 17
Massausetts General Hospital
Maurice Heffernan
Engine 8
Gillen
Division 5
Webber
Copper profits and life saving scheme probe forecast 188?
The article notes a bullish outlook for copper mining and general New England industry with expectations of higher dividends and stock gains in 1889. It also reports a Boston life saving service fraud probe into a souvenir fundraising plan linked to a pension bill, exposing misused appeals and secretive efforts across Boston New York and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
New England
Post
Financial and
Basiss
Boston
Cole
R. Charles H. Cole
Globe National Bank
Washington
Kimball
United States Life Saving Service
Frank H. Newcomb
United States Revenue Cutter Service
New York
Philadelphia
Life-Saving Service of the
United States
Massachusetts
Newcomb
New York City
Congress
Dedication of Free New Hospital for Women in Brookline
A detailed account of the Free Hospital for Women in Brookline, describing its yellow brick facade, 168 foot length, 7000 square foot surface, marble mosaics floors, and sun corridors. The endowed ward with ten beds, gifts from churches and individuals, and a 12 by 6 foot plate glass operating room window highlight the new facilities. Officials and benefactors, including Dr William H Baker and Mrs Emily Turner, recount the hospital’s history from 1875, its incorporation in 1879, and plans to clear a mortgage as patients move in today if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily A. Turner
Harriette M Baker
William Hoaker
Baker
William H. Baker
E. H. Sampson
Edward E. Hale
Phillips Brooks
Clara E. C. Waters
A. R. Baker
D Humphrey
George Dexter
Alfred Rodman
Nathaniel A. Walker
M. D
Henry W. Daniels
Edwin H. Sampson
Grant Walker
Joseph W. Woods
Donald
Stopford Brooke
George A. Gordon
Wordplay and tools shape a prudent home plan
A fragment hints at a household decision process. It mentions a pegma, a house, and items like a duster and sweeper. The text suggests careful reflection before purchase. Strong entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Theatre Deal Rumors Stir Boston Grand Museum
Grand Museum at Washington and Dover streets may change ownership as proprietor George Lothrop confirms talks with a New York manager. A young melodrama producer is linked to a likely sale and plans for a new three entrance, first class theatre at the corner and possibly a larger Boston playhouse if the deal falls through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Museum
Washington and
Dover Streets
George Lothrop
New York
Boston
Lothrop
Wakefield ailing buyer takes charge at Lakeville drive
A Wakefield resident on December 31 assumed charge of a property at 9 Lakeville Drive. The report notes involvement with a variety of cigars and activities affecting seven families in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Lakeville Drive
Brave Ladderman Lane Dares Flames In Roof Rescue
Firefighters endure smoke and heat as Ladder 17’s Lane crawls along a roof edge to chop through the furnace wall while others dodge falling bricks and slate. Ladders full of men stand firm as a gable window collapses, yet no serious injuries occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladderman Lane
Ladder 17
Progress of the Flames In a Fire Destroys Building
Fire gutted a building after flames burst through the roof center and spread rapidly via elevator shaft gutters and dormer windows. For over an hour fire crews struggled as the slate roof burned and floors sank, stopping about 30 feet from the front offices where valuables were saved and staff protected by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protective Department
Fire exit chaos at Castle Square Theatre
During a performance at Castle Square Theatre the exit by Tremont street was blocked by crowd noise. Chandler Street doors were opened and the audience left in under four minutes with all main exits available if needed.
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Castle Square
Tremont Street
Chandler Street
Rumor of Brigham Milk Concern Sale Circulates
A prevalent rumor claims Brigham milk concerns were bought by Whithed and Maxwell, two milk contractors, with loss shifting to them rather than Brigham company. The truth is doubtful, though several authorities support the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham Milk Concern
Whithed and Maxwell
Brigham Company
Notes About The Fire In The City
Report describes chaotic fire scene with crowds arriving, residents coping with floodwaters in Castle street basements, and a press fire badge holder shouting about flames amid the chaos as the morning wore on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Street
Roy
New Year Vision Turns To Myth On Office Floor
The scene shows brokers seeking the true room after being handed a card inviting them to Room 729. Participants imagined favorable outcomes as visions of dry and wet nature passed before them. A rush by elevator and stairs reveals the 729 room to be a myth, ending the pursuit on the wrong floor.
DANCED Annual Ball of Clio Lafayette in North Cambridge
The second annual ball of the Clio Lafayette was held last night in Odd Fellows Hall North Cambridge. The hall was crowded with dancing enjoyed until 2 o'clock as the new year began. The march was led by President J O Authier and Mrs Authier followed by several officers and wives. The floor directors and reception committee were named with J N L Esperance and others coordinating. The press committee included W J Lamache F X Masse and J A Beauvais.
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Clio Lafayette
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cambridge
J. O. Authier
Authier
J. N. L’ Esperance
John J. Harbour
Raul Authier
Messrs. JO. Authier
FS. Masse
G. O. Girard
Ww. J. Lamarche
N. Verreault
A. J. Leduc
A.authier
W. Bouchér
J. B. Dupont
G Bertin
N. J. Hardy
E. Metinier
Messrs
Public clubs host lively New Year’s Eve entertainment
The Press Club filled spacious parlors with 200 guests and featured P C Shortis on banjo, George W Penway of London with sketches, and Cornell's magic act. Young ladies sold decorated baskets for 3 to 7 dollars. At Roxbury Bicycle Club a varied concert followed by a late ride to Franklin Park. Massachusetts Club showcased Mozart trio, Baker and Marriott, and Cologne cellist Ernest Ruppell.
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P. C. Shortis
George W. Penway
London
England
Cornell
Ochs
Father Time
Annis
Roxbury Bicycle Club
Peters
Professor Hyde
Dudley Association
Mr. Styles
Franklin Park
Massachusetts
Mozart
Frederic Baker
Barriott
Ernest Ruppell
University of Cologne
Cellolub
Atian
New Temple Fund Grows at Tremont Temple Church
Dr Lorimer and colleagues celebrated New Year by opening church banks at Bromfield Street M E Church in front of about twenty five attendees. Contributions ranged from 5 cents to 110.66 dollars with several non cash gifts such as buttons matches and cigarettes. Banks circulated to Atlanta and Minneapolis as part of a nationwide drive.
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Atlanta
Minneapolis
Watched and Prayed Service Unites Charlestown Methodist Congregations
A joint watch service at Monu ment Square Church Charlestown drew large attendance last evening. It opened at :30 and ran past midnight with addresses by Rev. G. W. Mansfield and Rev. Dr. William N. Brodbeck followed by a love feast an evangelistic service and closing prayers.
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Charlestown
Monument Square
G. W. Mansfield
William N. Brodbeck
Knights of St Rose hold New Year celebration at St Rose Hall
The gallant Knights of St Rose and their ladies danced the old year out and the new year in at St Rose Hall on Worcester street. Mr Frank J McGrath and Miss Mc Grath led the grand march followed by about 200 couples. Frank McGrath served as floor director and John J Donovan assisted with thirty aides.
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Knights of
St. Rose
Worcester Street
St. Rose Hall
Frank J. McGrath
Miss McGrath
Frank McGrath
John J. Donovan
Stars of Liberty Polish Ball in Caledonia Hall
The Stars of Liberty, a Polish association, hosted a ball last evening at Caledonia Hall 145 Eliot Street. Over 200 couples attended the grand march as Boston Polish residents gathered to enjoy the event, with Luszerc's National Polish Band performing. Anton Bardzik led the affair as president with a slate of officers including John Januszkitz Antoine Sidorvicz and John Kerieski among others.
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The
Stars of Liberty
Caledonia Hall
Eliot Street
Boston
Luszcr
Anton Bardzik
John Januszkitz
Antoine Sidorvicz
John Kerieski
Joseph Pirski
Thomas Nowak
Practical Talks Course Opens by Boston Union at Boylston St
The Boston Young Men s Christian Union announces ten illustrated talks for members and friends at 48 Boylston Street. Saturday evening features Professor W E Niles of MIT presenting Glaciers of the Alps and Alaska with stereopticon images for an engaging instructional series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Young Men's Christian Union
Boylston Street
Union
W. E. Niles
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alps
Alaska
Buds in Brookline Debutante Event Dress Festive Night
Daughters of Mrs. Jerome Jones of Corey Hill Brookline Misses Bessie and Marcea were presented last night at a fee held in Brookline Town air. ushers included W Lester Le land Henry Taggard George Mandell Phineas Sprague Tracey Eustis Frederick Snow Theodore Jones and William E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Jones
Corey Hill
Brookline
Bessie
Marcea
Messrs
W. Lester Leland
Henry Taggard
George Mandell
Phineas Sprague
Tracey Eustis
Frederick Snow
Theodore Jones
William E
The Household Remedy Promoted by Old Fashioned Physician
An old fashioned physician crafted a household remedy for internal and external ailments. For years it has gained demand, claimed to have saved many lives and reduced suffering, endorsed by physicians and families as the premier liniment and cure from infancy onward.
Coleman Mead Annual New Year Banquet Attended by Firm Officers
The Coleman Mead annual New Year banquet gathered the Thorndikes event and firm attaches. Officers present included President Moses Brown, Vice President Henry Revere, Secretary J B Perkins, and Executive Committee members Walter Payne E Tucker E W Lewis Co Onick. Guests included I N Crosby F N D Baker S A Davis Fray John Lampard and D N Hargy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman, Mead
Thorndike
Moses Brown
Henry Revere
J. B. Perkins
Walter Payne
E. Tucker
BE. W. Lewis and Co.Onick
I. N. Crosby
F. N. D. Baker
S. A. Davis, Fray John Lampard and
D. N. Hargy
Unclear Score Report From New Bedford and Lynn Games
Fragmentary score note shows teams New Bedford and Lynn with results 8 to 5 at Boston and 5 at Providence. Details are incomplete, leaving uncertain about dates events or additional opponents.
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New Bedford
Lynn
Boston
Providence
Tremont Advertises Wringer and Cleaner Repair Service
An old ad promotes Tremont based wringer and carpet sweeper repairs with prompt service. It mentions Broadway extension and city vendors, listing 764 as a contact or page reference.
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City of Wringers
Tremont
Imparts Them Hot and Cot Gravies Salads Soups Game
Readable fragments describe a cooking feature listing gravies salads soups and game. This compact card notes a menu context with referenced items likely for a meal or recipe section without detailed procedures or dates.
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Thor
Coast Guard
Castle
Massachuyeneral Hospital
McCloudy
Red Cross
D. C. Whitman
Little, Maxwell & Co
Fine New Free Hospital For Women
Wan Whalee
Riverdale Parkway
Pond Avenue
Cumberland Road
2Reck
Ball
Club
Lafayette
North
Bunker Hill
Knights OF ST
Sjemnsens
Lei
Johnson
Mason
Jackson
Johnson & CO
Hotels
Hotel Crenoe
Broadway
57Th Street
W&m. Noble
Ocore
EMPIR
Columbia Avenue
6Th
9Th Ave
D Street
Grand Central Station
Island
West Shore Ferries
E. Floyd
Carlton Keyes
William A.man
Suffolk
Cpd
Adams
Suffolk and Commonwealth of
Floyd
Keyes
Mosman
Dee Dae
John F. Hutchinson
Charles
Court St
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