Spoliation Claims Docket Moves Slowly in Court of Claims
January docket lists fifteen French spoliation cases led by William E. Earle as attorney for heirs and administrators. defense delayed as government slow to prepare. Several cases have waited since July with briefs filed, risking a twenty year wait for some claims. Congress urged to expand court or change procedures to speed resolution.
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Washington, D. C
Court of Claims
William E. Earle
Wil- Bint Gray
Mr. Earle
Thomas Cushing
Edward I. Browne
William T. Carter
Boston
John C. Parsons
George G. Sill
Connecticut
Francis
Congress
Erunciecott
Endievit
New York
Fortification Board
Probable Strike Over Eight Hour Work Day On NYC Elevated
In New York on January 4 a possible strike by Manhattan elevated railroad engineers and firemen looms unless demands for an eight hour day and overtime pay are met. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers claims labor hours have grown while staffing fell, and vows to strike if the managers do not respond by Wednesday.
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New York
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Manhattan Elevated
Brotherhood
Manhattan Company
Gloucester Elects City Officers At Joint Convention
In Gloucester on January 4 officers were elected in a joint convention. Trustees for the Sanders temperance fund include Alderman N Story and Councilmen John Tarr R N Stanley. Trustees for Tufts charity fund list Alderman W A Homasis Jr and Councilmen Melvin Heskell E A Pierce. Trustees for Public Library fund name Alderman D S Watson and Councilmen William Parsons P W Wheeler. Trustees for Duntress fund are Alderman S P Smits and Councilmen George Merchant Jr A P Wanson. Mayor Parsons and Council President McCormack are ex officio trustees of all four funds. Overseer of the poor for three years is W D Lufkin. City officers elected by concurrent vote include City Auditor Henry Center City Solicitor M J McNeirney Assessor for three seats David Plummer City Messenger A C Millett City Engineer Theodore Overbeck.
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Gloucester
the Sanders Temperance Fund
N. Story
John Tarr
R. N. Stanley
Tufts Charity Fund
W.A. Homasis, Jr
Melvin Heskell
A. Pierce
Public Library Fund
D. S. Watson
William Parsons
P. W. Wheeler
Duntress Fand
S. P. Smits
George Merchant, Jr
A. P. Wonson
Parsons
McCormack
W. D. Lufkin
Henry Center
M. J. McNeirney
David Plummer
Fishermen in Shelburne Storm News Report
Gloucester reports a violent storm. schooner Ida M Hall lost cable and anchor, reached Shelburne N S. Vesta Samuel R Crane and Mabel Kenniston also in Shelburne. Tubai Cain weathered decks swept of dories garry pens. Apna and Mary lost a crewman who washed overboard but saved by clinging to crosstrees. Gear losses heavy.
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Gloucester
Mass
Ida M. Hall
Shelburne
N. S
Vesta
Samuel R. R. Crane
Mabel Kenniston
Tubai Cain
Haddock
Dories
Garry
Apna
Mary
bank examiner delays report on Lancaster bank condition
National Bank Examiner Gatebell says it will be several days before he reports on Lancaster bank. He finds many interruptions and falsified books, slow work to analyze accounts and detect fraudulent entries. No trace of McNeill found as depositors hold bondsmen responsible if funds are missing.
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Commissioner Sparks
Sparks
Department
Lamar
Clinton, Masa
National Bank
Gatebell
Lancaster Bank
McNeill
Lancaster Savings Bank
Taconic Factory Foreman Resigns Amid Weavers Strike
Pittsfield Massachusetts January 4 1900 T P Connors foreman of weavers at the Taconic factory resigns after a week long dispute following the discharge of an operative which prompted forty weavers to strike. He says the resignation is voluntary to spare factory owners further trouble and that workers will likely resume work at once.
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Pittsfield
Mass
T. P. Connors
Taconic
Coasset Mutual Fire Insurance picks new officers and directors
In Cohasset Massachusetts on January 4 the annual meeting elected directors Isaac Kent Loring Bates Philander Bates A H Tower J N Lincoln C T Nichols Z Rich C F Tilden Following the meeting L N Lincoln was named president C T Nichols treasurer and J Q A Lathrop secretary
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Cohasset
Mass
Coasset Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Isaac Kent
Loring Bates
Philander Bates
A. H. Tower
C. T. Nichols
Z. Rich
C. F. Tilden
L. N. Lincoln
J. Q. A. Lathrop
Springfield Forming Economic and Political Science Club
An economic and political science club was formed in Springfield Mass this evening by about twenty people. Professor Clark from Smith College was elected president and the group will include leading Connecticut Valley citizens as members.
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Springfield
Mass
Clark
Smith College
Connecticut Valley
Eddy the trapeze artist injured in fall at American Theatre
Millie Eddy, a variety performer, fell from a trapeze at the American Theatre in New Haven tonight and sustained serious injuries.
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New Haven, Conn
Millie "Eddy
American Theatre
Weather Outlook for New England January 3
Indications show cloudy skies with local rains across New England. Winds shift to colder westerly directions, southerly winds in the east, and a slight morning temperature rise is expected.
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Wasmexeron
New England
Burglars Blow Open Safe at Faneuil Hall
Last night at 11:45 a blast shattered a second floor safe in the Ames Plough Company office at Faneuil Hall. Firefighters found the salamander safe badly damaged and a burglary linked to an apparent organized gang. Small cash was taken. no suspects captured.
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the Robinson
South Market Street
Quincy Market
Commercial Street
Merchants’ Row
Tileston
Faneuil Hall Market
Simmons
Robinson
Ames Plough Company
Devor
Offiec
Holmes & Fernald
Abbott
Charlies J. Whitmore
Post
Beacon Street
Whitmore
Mr. Whitmore
Wintmore
Lyons
North Market Street
Chase & Sanborn
No. 87
Broad Street
Maine Legislative Reunion Gathers in Augusta
In Augusta Maine preparations for the legislative reunion show strong turnout with hotels filling and over 200 staying at private residences. Delegates from Bangor including Hannibal Hamlin will arrive. banquet plates increased. notable guests include J G Blaine Frederick Robie and Nelson Dingley with ex Governors expected at a reception in Representatives Hall.
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Augusta
Aon
Hannibal Hamlin
Bangor
J. G. Blaine
Frederick Robie
Nelson Dingley
Representatives’ Hall
Hanover Wide Awake Liquor Crackdown Report
In Hanover New Hampshire on January 4 the police court pursued illegal liquor sales. F Cammell and H Donaldson were fined 100 dollars each after pleading guilty. J Willard and George F Kibling posted bonds to face a March grand jury. J Braga faced perjury charges. court adjourned without verdict and will resume with further liquor cases tomorrow.
Mayors Elected in Ontario Cities as Women Vote First
Toronto W H Howland wins mayoral race while Guelph William Stevenson St Thomas J E Smingle Hamilton Alderman McKay Brantford C B Heyd Kingston Mr Whiting Oxford era Mr McIrinckh London Thomas D Hodgins also elected. Women voted for the first time and largely supported Howland the temperance candidate.
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Toronto
Ont
W. H. Howland
Guelph
William Stevenson
St. Thomas
J.E. Smingle
Hamilton
Alderman McKay
Brantford
C. B. Heyd
Kingston
Whiting
McIrinckh
London
Thomas D. Hodgins
Howland
Legislative caucuses name party leaders in Albany
In Albany on January 4 the Republican caucus chose James W. Husted as Assembly chairman with Charles A. Chickering as clerk while the Democratic caucus named W. T. Sheehan as chairman and M. c. Earl as clerk. Republicans also nominated Edmund L. Pitts for president pro tem of the Senate and John W. Vrooman as clerk. Democrats named James F. Pierce for president pro tem and Ira L. Wales as clerk.
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Albany
N. Y
Assembly
James W. Husted
Charles A. Chickering
W. T. Sheehan
M. c. Earl
Edmund L
Pitts
Senate
John W. Vrooman
James F. Pierce
Ira L. Wales
Coroner Probes Local Man Found Dead in Harbor
Coroner Holt investigated the death of James H. Smith after his body was found in the harbor. Smith had been missing since December 9 and foul play was suspected. Autopsy ruled accidental drowning while intoxicated.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Holt
Norwalk
James H. Smith
Newburyport selects city officials in joint council session
In a joint convention of the city council this evening G. H. Stevens was elected city clerk J. W. Felkers city treasurer W. H. Johnson city messenger A. J. Haynes assessor for three years N. N. Withington director of Public Library for seven years H. J. Bartlett city solicitor.
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Newburyport
Mass
G. H. Stevens
J. W. Felkers
W. H. Johnson
A.J. Haynes
N. N. Withington
H. J. Bartlett
Croasman Life Insurance Verdict for Massachusetts Benefit Assn
In Newburyport on January 4 a Superior Court verdict favored the Massachusetts Benefit Association in the case of Abbie P. Croasman seeking $5000 life insurance. The defense argued the policy on Robert Crossman had lapsed shortly before his death.
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Newburyport
Mass
Abbie P. Croasman
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Robert Crossman
Record Flood Hits Bradford Area With Massive Log Loss
A heavy two day rainstorm and heavy snowpack trigger the worst flood in years along the creeks near Bradford. Millions of logs break loose and drift down the swollen river at a tremendous rate. Estimated lumber losses near three million dollars flood streets with two feet of water. Telegraph lines are disrupted as Emporium reports inundation.
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Bradford
Penn
Emporium
Swolla
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Cameron
Hunut
Ireland Home Rule Proposal Sets County Franchises
The government drafts a local government bill granting Ireland a household franchise to elect county boards and a central council. The crown’s power to nominate part of the council is dropped. County boards gain liquor traffic control. the central council will influence magistracy appointments.
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Germany
Paris
The
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Madrid
France
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M. Ce Frenchet
Spanish
Spain
M.de Freycinet
Senor Moret
Salmo Sonnewalde
Ex Senator Joseph Cilley of New Hampshire Turns 95
Special to the Post reports Notting ham New Hampshire January 4 Ex Senator Joseph Cilley aged 95 celebrates his birthday in good health. He served in the 1812 war and fought at Chippewa and Lundy’s Lane earning distinction while with Colonel Miller’s regiment. He later lived at his homestead with family and is kin to the late Jonathan Cilley of Maine.
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N. H. Jan
Joseph Ciiley
United States
Senate
Leyi Woodbury
Cilley
Chippewa
Lundy’s Lane
Miller
Jonathan Cilley
Maine
Congress
Washington City
William J. Graves
Kentucky
George Wallace Jones
Dubuquela
Wisconsin
Andrews joins Dor sheimer in New York Star management
William S. Andrews secretary of the national Democratic executive committee in the Tilden campaign and longtime head of the party press department joins Governor Dorsheimer in the New York Star. He will generally oversee circulation as the Star aligns with Cleveland administration and reflects its influence in New York politics.
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New York
William S. Andrews
National Democratic Executive Committee
Tilden
National Democratic Committee
Dorsheimer
New York Star
the Star
Cleveland
Andrews
Democratic Party
Tyrone schoolhouse roof blown down in storm
In Dawson Pennsylvania a strong wind storm tore the Tyrone schoolhouse roof gable end and chimney. A child of D G Strickler was buried and badly injured. A boy of D Newcomer sustained a fractured skull and is in a precarious condition. Several other pupils were bruised but not seriously hurt.
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Dawson
Tyrone
D.G. Stricklers
David Newcomer
Hartford bishop creates South Coventry pastorate in new mission area
Willimantic Conn Jan 4 Bishop McMahon of the Hartford diocese forms the South Coventry Eagleville Andover Hop River pastorate from Willimantic and Stafford Springs missions. Rev John Quinn, for three years assistant to Rev DeBruycker, is named to lead the new parish with home in South Coventry.
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Willimantic, Conn
McMahon
Hartford Catholic Disecese
South Coventry
Eagleville
Andover
Hop River
Willimantic
Stafford Springs
Ohn Quinn
DeBruycker
Willimantic Parish
Worcester City Council Elects New Officials
Worcester residents learn the city council elected William S. Barton as treasurer and E. H. Towne as clerk. F. P. Goulding becomes solicitor, Henry Griffin auditor, Charles A. Allen engineer, L. A. Taylor water commissioner, George B. K. Batchelder registrar, L. B. Stone street commissioner, R. H. Chamberlain superintendent of sewers, and C. H. Peck superintendent of buildings.
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Worcester
William S. Barton
E. H. Towne
F. P. Goulding
Henry Griffin
Charles A. Allen
L. A. Taylor
George BK. Batchelder
L. B. Stone
R. H. Chamberlain
C. H. Peck
Drowning Tragedy Near Hartford Steamboat Dock
In Hartford on January 4 a tall man led away a shorter man in dark clothes from the steamboat dock. The shorter man escaped, returned to the neck, and jumped overboard. Search for the body failed and the taller companion remained missing. Both were strangers to the city.
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Hartford
Conn
McCann Elected First Assistant Fire Engineer in Brockton
In Brockton on January 4, Charles L. McCann, a Democratic city committee member, won the post of first assistant fire engineer. L. W. Puffer J. K. Brooks and George Farwell were nominated and chosen as Public Library trustees. D. W. C. Vackard was re elected city clerk with H. A. Ford as treasurer and Banks Sanford as city auditor.
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Brockton
Charles L. McCann
Democratic City Committee
L. W. Puffer
J. K. Brooks
George Farwell
D. W. C. Vackard
H. A. Ford
Banks Sanford
Angostura Sitters Regulate Digestive System Worldwide
For over fifty years Angostura Sitters have been the standard regulators of the digestive organs. Imitations have surged as demand grows. Ensure you obtain the genuine article manufactured only by Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & Sons.
Boston Police Relief Association Ballot Box Event in Soap Box
Boston policemen cast votes to choose 1886 directors at the Police Relief Association annual meeting. The soap box served as a ballot repository while officers and a mounted president oversaw proceedings amid debates over auditing rights and proposed bylaw amendments.
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Charity Building
Boston
Boston Police Relief Association
David M. Pierce
Thomas Ryan
Central Office
James F.comee
Brighton
George A. Walker
Police Relief Association
Comee
Wiley
McQueeny
Benjamin P. Eldridge
South Baton
Orison Lillis
Hoovers Reet
Michael Merrick, Jr
Dorchester
Hey
Foliansbee
Nathan A. Simonds
Hanover Street
Charles W. Hunt
Mt. Pleasant
Edward F. Hillahan
Association
Eldridge
Simonds
Hunt
Ryan
Stevenson
Coleman
Dan
Bill Daly
Curran
Caleb Cushing
Sergeant Daly
Court Square
Bill
Keene Stricken Actor Aims to Appear Tuesday Night
Kansas City report states actor Thomas W. Keene was paralyzed last night and lies in his hotel with physicians present. He suffers no pain and insists he will perform on Tuesday night.
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Kansas City
Thomas W. Keene
Shillaber Sues Drug Store Over Fatal Mistake
In Worcester Massachusetts Mrs Frances E Shillaber sues George E Fairbanks for 16000 damages claiming a druggist mislabelled corrosive sublimate as chloral causing her husband's death after he fell ill with dyspepsia. The plaintiff testified the doctor sought a chloral solution at the store and it was administered with severe complications and antidotes later given by the physician.
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Worcester
Mass
Frances E. Shillaber
George E. Fairbanks
Portrait of Harry Dixey at 3 AM Mail Heart in New York
The New York Sun details comedian Harry E. Dixey’s tired early-morning routine after a Bijou performance. He reads hundreds of fan letters nightly, replies in person, and juggles requests for photographs, introductions, and curious gifts while his secretary battles his unruly hair.
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New York Sun
Upper Broadway
Harry E. Dixey
Bijou
United States
Dixey
Rhis Daily Mail
Mr. Dixey
All New York
Richmond
Drury Lane
Charley
Keokuk
Lesi
Selina
Sou
Europe
New York
Amaranth Society Opens Wellington Hall At Medford
The Amaranth Society of Wellington held a grand full dress party to dedicate its new Medford hall. More than sixty couples attended the 40 by 25 foot hall with a 25 by 15 foot stage and two reception rooms.
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Medford
Mass
The
Amaranth Society of Wellington
Underground Railways Proposed for Boston Transit
A Boston editor reports a new theory to solve the transit problem by placing railways underground in the city. Enthusiasts cite Paris experiments and call for public education, noting no routes are yet planned but safety and feasibility are claimed. Mayor O Brien’s stance on horse car blockades draws mixed reactions as plans for central regulation and potential elevated roads are debated.
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Aa Post
Boston
Paris
Asto
Shen
Post
C. A. Richards
Metropolitan
Mr. Richards
O’brien
Times
Harrison Avenue
O’ Brien
Downss Defenders Form New Legal Syndicate Team
Marcus P. Norton, leader of a Boston legal syndicate aiding Parson Downs, has returned to Boston. In Portland, Hadcock and Keyes met with District Attorney Stevens to set a trial date while Coleman’s illness delays proceedings. Norton and Harvey D. Hadlock plan to open extensive offices in the city to handle broad legal work, with both lawyers described as heavyweights.
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Marcus P. Norton
Parson Downs
Boston
Steff Coffey
Coleman
Bowdoin Square
Society
Hadcock
Portland
Keyes
Stevens
Bladlock
Harvey D. Hadlock
Teir
Mr. Hadlock
Mr. Norton
Pawtucket Inaugurates New City Government
Providence reports Pawtucket inaugurating its first city government under the new charter at 2 o'clock. Mayor Doyle read a lengthy inaugural as officers elected in joint session remained, with J G S Cobb as police justice and John E Burroughs as city gauger. Sayles outlined town history in a lengthy address. Barker named president of the board of aldermen and Jenks elected president of the city council.
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Providence
Doyle
J.G
Cobb
Lorin N. Cook
John E. Burroughs
Edward J. Farmer
Pawtucket
F. A. Sayles
F. A. Barker
Joseph E. Jenks
Shillaber sues Fairbanks over deadly drug error
In Worcester Superior Civil Court Shillaber sues George E. Fairbanks alleging a clerk substituted corrosive sublimate for chloral hydrate in a prescription, causing her husband's death amid delirium tremens. Dr. Wesley Davis treated the patient and faces a related damages action in the same case.
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Worcester
Shillaber
George E. Fairbanks
Superior Civili
Wesley Davis
Davis
Strike at Maxwell Bros pox factory widens in Chicago
Chicago workers report a spreading walkout as twenty five planing mill employees refuse to report for duty. They claim no personal grievance and act in sympathy with striking nailers, signaling broader labor tensions at Maxwell Bros.
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Chicago
Maxwell Bros
Currency Reform League Formed In Haven In January Meeting
Nk&W Haven Conn January 4 A Currency Reform League was formed and elected officers including President Josep Sheldon and Vice Presidents Dr Jonn P Phillips.
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Nk&w
Haven
Conn
Josep Sheldon
Jonn P, Phillips
Four Fire Engineers Resign Amid Brockton Change
On January 4 in Brockton four fire engineers resigned as Mayor Whipple's administration began. N. S. Holmes and Charles Eaton were nominated as successors but rejected by the board of aldermen. McCann and Porter were named to replace Holmes and Eaton. Eaton later agreed to assist to restore harmony while Charles Eaton was confirmed as chief of the fire department.
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Brockton
Eaton
Fire Department
Whipple
Charles Eaton
A. W. Keene
J. Ripley
American Opera Debut At Academy Of Music Aids Its First Venture
The American Opera company opens with The Taming of the Shrew at the Academy of Music New York. Filled with audience enthusiasm and full boxes, featured performers L Allemand Miss Bensberg and William H. Lee receive praise. The ballet segment charms, premiere Mile Theodora Gilbert draws strong applause. scenery cited as among the best at the venue.
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Mme, L’allemand
Pelluchio
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Mile Theodora D. Gilbert
Mile Carozzi
Mile Vio
Ballet
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Academy
Mellen's Case for Arrest Quash Motion Filed in Baltimore
Whyte, counsel for A L Mellen, filed in Baltimore a motion to quash the November arrest warrant based on delays in extradition papers. The motion argues no valid requisition exists and Massachusetts had not requested rendition. No action taken. Whyte notes Boston police suspect Mellen in Mexico and aims to clear the Maryland warrant.
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Whyte
A. L. Mellen
Justice Cashinger
Mellen
Marshal Frey
Massachusetts
Maryland
Marland
Boston
Mexico
Freight wreck on Shermans Creek Bridge near Duncannon
A Pennsylvania Railroad east bound freight derailed when a bridge span failed in high water near Duncannon. Eight cars and the engine plunged into the river. Five men perished, including the conductor. the engineer was badly hurt, a brakeman Turbit died, and the fireman and two brakemen were missing. Severe storm floods the Harrisburg area.
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Penn
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Hamilton county election returns referred for review
The Ohio House adopted a resolution to refer Hamilton county House seats election returns to the elections committee. The panel can subpoena and hear witnesses as it reviews whether to seat Democratic members. Republicans seek a prima facie case against sworn-in Democrats. timing of any report remains uncertain.
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Columbuss
House of Representatives
Hamilton County
Committee On
Sherman
Sudden Death of Journal Assistant Proof-Reader
Mr Joseph Roney an assistant proof reader in the Journal office died suddenly last evening after a throat trouble began a week ago He came from Ban er Mo and had eleven years in the office He was a member of the Franklin Typographical Society and a proposed member of Typographical Union No 13 He was 33 and leaves a widow.
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Journal
Roney
Boston
Baner
Ourial Office
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Wreck Hits Feather Beach. Crew Rescued by Cap. Hercock Team
A small schooner wrecked off Feather Beach at night near Astoria. One man washed ashore reported the captain and mate drowned while the rest clung to the rigging. Captain Harris and the Cap. Hercock life-saving crew departed at midnight to attempt rescues.
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Knights of Labor Leader as Democratic Congressional Nominee
Grand Master Workman Powderly of the Knights of Labor is named by the Philadelphia Record as the prospective Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania's twelfth district, currently represented by Republican J. Scranton.
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Philadelphia Record
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Powderly
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Pennsylvania
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Bell Boy Suffers Severe Head Injury At Adams House
John H. Johnson aged 16 employed as a bell boy at the Adams House had his head caught between an elevator and a door last evening. The scalp was badly gashed and he was taken to the city hospital for treatment.
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Adams House
City Hospital
Dump car collision blocks tracks near Mir Row station
About 9 15 last evening near Mir Row station Somerville two trains of dump cars collided blocking the track until long after midnight and derailing several cars. No one injured and damage small.
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Mir Row Station
Somerville
Judge Dismisses Mandamus Petition in Prohibition Election Case
In Atlanta on January 4 Judge Clark of the Superior Court dismissed liquor men’s petition to compel the ordinary to hear their contest of the prohibition election. The ruling sends the case to the Supreme Court for final disposition.
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Virgin Salt Company Offer to Introduce Salt
The Virgin Salt Company of New Haven Connecticut offers a lithographed pair of roves on a large nine by ten inch card. The salt is advertised as cleanest purest and whitest. A large package costs only 10 gents.
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Boston Public Garden Pond Frozen? War Over Skating
The Back Bay community laments the loss of skating on the Public Garden pond as water is shut off to protect shrubs and trees. City Forester Doogue cites vandalism by boys connected to a local Hockey Club, demanding police protection and a lasting solution to preserve the garden.
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Teaa
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Bey
Toey
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Bas
Appointed Aldermen Committees for Ensuing Year
The board names standing and joint committees with members. Aldermen Batchelder Pitman Way Collins Glover Williams Varney lead lamps roads and markets. others cover police licenses, finance, public instruction, water ways, and public property. The common council sets bills second reading and elections. health board selects Batchelder Collins Nagle Hersey Mousieur. Dr J H Batchelder and George A Collins lead the board of health. Dr Frank S Atwood reelected city physician. Charles E Burns city messenger reelected unanimously.
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Way
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Glover
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Collins
Bichelder
Cowncihnen Welch
Whipple
Nagle
Mead
Hyde
Moulton
Burch
Flderand Way
Tramball
Ropes
Wentworth
Hiywacrt
Syomonds
Ryan
Symeonidis
Noonan
Byrnes
Lusemb, Mead
W. D.o’keefe
Hull
Lovett
Board of Health
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Chelsea Chief of Police reports three months ending December 1885
The report shows 291 arrests with 237 held for trial. Discharges on examination were 54. offences included assault and battery 21 breaking and entering 3 common drunkards 2 drunkenness first offence 134 second offence 13 third offence 1 Sunday and liquor law violations 16. insane 5. minor offences B. Lodgers numbered 467 with 177 native 260 foreign 450 non-resident and 7 minors. Property stolen 356.40. recovered 328.10. fines and costs 84.06. aggregate sentences 15 years 4 months.
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Sibley
Chelsea
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Patrol
S .i
Sullivan A. Johnston
Joseph Dugan
Wilbur Laskey, Jr
Dedham Street
Daniel E. Curran
Roxbury
Sergeant Comee
Sergeant Walker
Sergeant Hunt
Sergeant Simonds
Sergeant Hanley
Ford
Thomas W. Heene
Mrs. Shillaber
Adonis
Nova Scotia
Marbie
Emily
Madeira
Henry Dixey
Edward E. Rice
Caswell, Massey & Co
President Richards
B Downs
Currency Reformers
Henry Kellam
Isaac Anderson
Henry Rogers
Alexander Troup
Harvey G. Shepard
A. B. Faller
Messr
Whippie
Rhis Counsel
Neary Mains
Will
Forester Doogue
Salem Standing Cummibricks
Rick
Ancient Order of Foresters
Tremont Street
Granger
H. Silvesstein
Albert Sierne
Z. Jeanes
Correspondig
E. Donatz
Dianer
Gold Baker's
W. Baker & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!