Rumored caucus signals pressure in state Senate fight
Reported whispers say a caucus would drop Monday morning as 161 Republican Senators and natives signaled action. Critics label the move a snap caucus aimed to lock in Speaker Lodge’s plan and prevent discussion, with the election of a senator due on the 17th and stakes tied to the legislative outcome.
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Ted
Cand Orking
Lodge
Loudge
De 1
Legis
Galion
Lucy
Tate
Price
Tay
Opium Den Exposed in Chinatown By Post Reporter
A Post investigation details an opium resort in Chinatown run by a Chinese proprietor named Meyer Yen. The raid reveals a basement den with bunks, opium sales, and smoking, frequented by whites and locals, prompting calls for police action to close such places.
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Kingdom of the Orient
Post
Chinatown
Harrison Avenue
Ciinatown
Ten Minutes Talk Frames Barrett’s Rise in Massachusetts Politics
The profile outlines young Mr Barrett, editor of the Advertiser and rising Speaker of the Massachusetts House, tracing his path from Dartmouth editor to Boston journalist and his ambitions for a fifth term. It recounts his early career, education, and steps that led to influence in state politics.
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Mr. Barrett
Massachusetts
Boston
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Barrett
Journal Sm
Edvice
Brett
Lawr
Dartmouth
College
Mal
Tha Dart
Fnally
St Albans
Election expenses corrected by Democratic State Committee treasurer
Boston January 2 1893 H Tempe treasurer of the Democratic State Committee submits corrections to the election expense report filed January 8. He clarifies items listed as speaking services versus expenses and notes canvassing payments were made by agents, not as services. He also points out duplication in newspaper reporting that inflated totals by about 2500 dollars.
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Boston
Democratic State Committee
J. H. Slade
BF. He Pope
Louis Bumenthal
D. J. McGishcuddy
BP. E. Hateh
PJ. Farley
Hall
H. Tempe
Historic visitors to Old State House record
Over 70 000 people viewed the Old State House last year with visitors from every state and many nations. About 20 000 signed the Visitor’s Book, while the Cradle of Liberty attracted over 30 000 visitors but only 10 222 autographs were signed. Notables include Whitelaw Reid, Governor William McKinley, General Nelson A. Miles, and figures from Brazil Japan and South Africa.
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Hall
Here He Is Interviewed by Amy Robsart
The interview with William E Barrett unfolds as a brisk portrait of a young editor and politician aiming for the speakership. Barrett declines a lengthy autobiographical outline, citing a busy schedule and a need to protect future obituary-worthy facts.
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Amy Robsart
William E.barrett
Barrett
Great Claarance Sale On Fur Capes by R and Gilchrist
R and Gilchrist announce a clearance sale with fur capes in many kinds and sizes from 16 to 36 inches deep. Prices start at a quality black cape 16 inches wide formerly five dollars now two dollars, with other capes priced up to thirty five dollars.
Muffs and Price Shifts In A Confusing List
A garbled OCR item lists various muff products with inconsistent pricing. It shows Astrachan at 1850 dollars, down from 2909, alongside multiple former prices for Polar Bear Inc and other brands. The fragment includes errors and unclear vendor names, lacking coherent context or dates.
Kid Gloves and Mousquetaire Sale at Closeout Prices
Buttons Kid Gloves in tan and black sizes 5 1 4 through 7 1 2 offered at 1.59 to 1.00. Also muslin Mousquetaire in tan and modes in all sizes. Items will be closed out at reduced prices.
Speakership Ambition Cited by Gilchrist Ally Barrett
In a brisk ten minutes, Barrett claims Gilchrist sought the speakership, noting four terms already served and intent for a fifth. The exchange underscores a concise, duty‑driven briefing by Amy RoBsart on the brief remark and its implications.
OFF FOR NAPLES AND ALEXANDRIA
Boston passengers sail today for Naples and Alexandria via North German Lloyd steamship line. Names listed include Mrs Minot Tirrell Mrs Alfred Tirrell Dr C W Galloyne Mr George Bernard Mr A W Lorrifellow Me 1 1 Coolidge Jr Gorse Lewi Dos Miss KE Boston pa Ne Mr Henry Le Legraett Miss J L Doe Miss M Koate Mrs A R Dyer and Mr A H Wyeth among others. A stray editorial note reflects on instinct and education.
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Boston
Naples
Alexandria
Givraltr
Lloyd Steamship Bins
Minot Tirrell
Alfred Tirrell
C. W. Galloyne
George
Barnard
A. W. Lor
Coolidge
Gorse Lewi Dos
Henry le Legraett
J. L. Doe
M. Koate
A. R. Dyer
Winter Garment Clearout Offers Four Re‑stocked Reefers
R and F Gilchrist announces a rapid sale of winter wear with four lots priced at 85.00. Includes Black Cheviot Reefers with Astrachan collar facing formerly 10.00, reefers trimmed with real fur, Tan and gray cloth jackets without fur formerly 38 and 10.00, and Fur trimmed reefers 28 inches long formerly 12 and 15. Sale emphasizes low prices to clear stock.
Quality Cheviot Reefers on Sale at Midway Prices
Nextara pondid offers Black Cheviot Reefers trimmed with Astra chan or Electric Be tl, felined with silk, down from 12 1 2 to 7 50. Tan Diagonal Cheviot Reefers trimmed with natural opossum and silk facing, once 15 now 7 50. Extra Quality Cheviot Reefers 30 inches long trimmed with Black Marten, previously 25 now 10.
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Nextara Pondid
AILCHRIST AND SOBBERS GLASS BOTTLE FIRM BEGINS ANNIVERSARY
E Grossman & Co of Water Street marks its first anniversary as successors to the Whitney Glass Works dating back to 1775. The new firm continues the old craft with seasoned leadership and ongoing production.
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Whitney Glass Works
E Grossman & Co Marks First Anniversary
In 1891 the Whitney firm closed and Elias Grossman, their book-keeper, started his own venture at 110 Waters Street. The firm, E Grossman and Company, is a Boston based manufacturer and jobber of bottles for all purposes. They celebrate their first anniversary on February 1. The young firm shows ambition and steady growth in its early months.
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Cal
Whitney Company
Boston
Elias Grossman
Waters
Silver Reception Honors Parkhurst Silver Wedding
Hundreds of friends gathered at 79 Wems street Somerville to celebrate the Rev Dr and Mrs Chores Parkhurst silver wedding. Silver gifts numbered and costly included two silver services donated by the Wesleyan Association and Professor Bragdon of the Laselle Seminary.
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Chores Parkhurst
Wems Street
Somer Ville
Wesleyan Association
Bragdon
Laseile Semuary
Boston Camera Club ElectsNew Officers and Exhibits Photographs
The Boston Camera Club held its fifth annual meeting at 50 Bromfield street last evening. Edward R. Andrews was elected president with William S. Briggs and George W. Morgan as vice presidents. Officers include Wilbur C. Brown secretary F Alessi Pratt treasurer J Prins Land librarian and an executive committee for three years. The treasurer’s report showed financial health and the exhibition displayed strong artistic skill with multiple diplomas and mentions awarded for various photographs.
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Boston Camera Club
Bromfield Street
Edward R. Andrews
William S. Briggs
George W. Morgan
Wilbur C. Brown
F. Alessi Pratt
Treisurer
J. Prinse Land
David W. Leavis
J. Q. Holmin
Die Treisier
O. A. Earns
Marchehead
Cockayen
van Horn Range
BE. R. Andrews
Benjamin Kimball
Cineton Marshes
Prisoner Jon March Dies in City Prison Cell
Report by Captain Wilkins states that about 3:55 a.m. yesterday a prisoner at City Prison, jailed for drunkenness, suffered an epileptic fit and died within minutes after a physician arrived. March, 25, English-born, is the deceased. In recent months several deaths occurred at City Prison and downtown police stations.
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Wilkins
City
Irunkenne 5
Theoctor
Jon March
Custom House Closed for New Year's Day
The Custom House closed at noon yesterday in deference to New Year’s Day as in Washington and New York. Treasury Department holidays mark the day, and for nearly a decade the Custom House here had been closed, though in recent years it stayed open for business until noon to accommodate merchants.
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Custon
Washington
New York
Treasury Department
Democratic Committee Plans 1893 State Meeting in Boston
The Democratic State committees of 1893 schedule a January 7 session at Washington Street HQ to organize. Officers largely repeat last year, with 18 district and at large members named, including Josiah Quincy Boston J W Coveney Cambridge and John Lee Nathan Matthews Jr. Lowell among others.
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Washington Street
Josiah Quincy
Boston
J. W. Coveney
Cambrdge
John Lee Nathan Matthews, Jr
Jon
Danie H. Clune
D. Sullivan
Fall River
Walter Cutting
Pittsfield
Pierre Bonvouiers
Newburyport
Daniel N. Crowley
Trict
Daniel H. Maguire
Franklin County
James Geenfield
Hamden
Wilmore B. Stone
Springfied
Danvers
Bradford
Grant
Dstrict
Henry W. Ashley
Westfield
Middlesex County
John Ly
Nicho
Somerville
William Pf
Rooney
Waltham
Stefrew J. Rady
Cambridge
Michael
Maher
Saxonville
George R. Keyes
South Acton
James Fitzpatrick
Malden
James A. Carmichael
Lowell
Norfolk County
John W. Hart
Weymouth
Ira c. Foxboro
Plymouth
Hersey
County
Andrew Shanthan
Rockland
Wiliam Dan
Brockton
Suffolk
William F. McClellan
H. Joy
Conny
John J. Hogan
James F. Farey
James Donovan
Patrick J. Daily
Peter Hy Vorcoran
John J. Nawn
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Smith
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Kimball
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Captain Adams
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State House
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Great Claarance Sale
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One Polar Bear Inc
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Mouse
Priederici
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