New Station Plan Expands Boston & Lowell Tracks and Services
Directors unveil a sweeping redesign extending from the current Boston and Lowell complex at Causeway and Lowell streets. A twenty track passenger station replaces multiple divisions with a large central head house, new vestibules, a news stand, telegraph, and 100 by 100 foot eastern division block. A 500 foot covered arcade, 40 by 180 foot courtyards, and expansive carriage and baggage facilities are included, plus expanded yard space, roundhouses, and storage for private cars.
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Double Tragedy: Wagner Slain Wife and Self in Boston Home
In Boston a woman identified as Mrs Spiers and her lover Louis Wagner were found dead after a violent confrontation. Police report a revolver with two live rounds and three chambers loaded. Nettie, the eight year old daughter, testified to Wagner's visits and a plea for love. An ensuing inquest was not held as authorities noted no formal proceedings.
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Charlestown man in critical condition after injury at home
Patrick Eigan aged 26 was found unconscious in the entry of 488 Medford Street Charlestown. Inmates carried him to his room and Dr McDonald ordered removal to Massachusetts General Hospital. The cause of the head injury and possible internal injuries is not known. He remains in critical condition.
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Supreme Court voids duplicate Pierce vote in Oregon
Oregon Supreme Court rules the canvass erred where Pierce appeared twice on the ballot. The ruling grants one electoral vote to the Populists while noting the clerical error did not deny voters their franchise. The decision maintains the vote counts for other electors as cast.
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Butler Bruce wedding draws Boston society to hotel Brunswick
The Butler Bruce wedding last night at the Church of the Unity on West Newton Street drew a large crowd. Miss Eva May Butler and Mr George E Bruce exchanged vows in a simple ceremony led by Rev Minot J Savage. A lavish reception followed in the Venetian suite at the Hotel Brunswick with Boston society guests, the Salem Chet band and a formal collation. The couple expect to reside at Copley Square after February 1.
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Labor union meetings and officer elections in city
Labor News reports the Furniture Workers Union No 24 at 16 Howard Street electing officers and reading a treasurer's report showing good finances. The Slate and Metal Roofers Union at 616 Washington Street and Hat Makers Association at New England Hall also elect officers and appoint committees. Lonshoremenn’s Assembly plans a big reception for Powderly on January 17 and Stablesmen’s Assembly installed officers at St Stephen's Hall.
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Fire at 89 Lowell Street Endangers Child
Dr Leberzach rushed into 89 Lowell Street West End after hearing screams. He found Mrs Jamnus smothering flames enveloping her 5 year old daughter. The doctor wrapped the coat around the child and extinguished the fire. The child is 80 and seriously injured. recovery doubtful at General Hospital.
Mrs Gardner Returns to Beacon Street Home
Mrs Joan Gardner returns to 152 Beacon Street amid Boston society chatter as the Gardner household reopens and she joins the social season inaugurating the 400 festivities.
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Boston Society
Oldest Printer Calvin Frary Dies in Indianapolis
Calvin Frary aged 84 died at City Hospital after a seventy year career in printing. An Massachusetts native, he lived in several cities and worked with prominent figures including Mr. Greely the elder Bennett and Abel. he was said to be the oldest printer in Indiana who held cases.
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Colonel F B Bogan Elected At Regiment Meeting
Colonel Fred B Bogan of the Ninth Infantry M V M was elected at regimental headquarters last evening in a surprise result. The meeting ended quickly after the vote and a recess was taken to notify Colonel Bogan, but he could not be found.
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Election results and command changes in Charlestown meet
At his home in Charlestown, he has six days to accept or decline the election. Brigadier General B F Peach Jr presided as the ballot showed Major Grady with 1 vote, Colonel Logan with 3, Major O Connor with 12, and Colonel Bogan with 19. The new colonel is on Governor Russell's staff and serves as assistant inspector general.
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Typhus Cases Rise in New York City
Five more typhus infections confirmed in New York, bringing totals to twelve for the day and sixty six since the outbreak began. Named cases include Anton Meyer of 34 Bayard Street, James Halpin of 280 Bowery, Charles Brown of 11 Bowery, and Peter Mack plus Herbert Weismar of 34 Bayard Street, with Henry Boenning dying at Gouverneur Hospital after autopsy revealed typhus as the cause.
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Tardy Congress Likely Small Attendance as Session Opens
Washington dispatch reports likely light Senate attendance with possible struggles over anti options, silver purchase repeal, and quarantine and immigration bills. House expected to push fortification appropriation bill as main business this week.
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Blaine Reported Doing Very Well in Washington
Washington. Jan 3. Mr Blaine is said to be better this evening by Dr Johnston and his family. Dr Johnston made his fourth visit today at 9 pm and found him doing very well. By 11 pm the doctor had retired, the Blaine home closed for the night with lights lowered.
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Justice for McGlynn Returns to Catholic Church
New York January 3 The Rev Dr E F McGlynn has been welcomed back into the Catholic church after the Pope ruled he had suffered injustice through his excommunication. The excommunication arose from a letter McGlynn sent to the Pope after receiving a cablegram ordering him to Rome within forty days, which was suppressed before delivery.
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E. F. McGlynn
Rome
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