Fire destroys Cambridgeport stable and horses. man dies
A brick Cambridgeport stable fire at 2 AM killed one man, watchman Lewis P. Taylor, and eighteen horses, mostly boarders. Taylor died trying to save animals. cause unknown though lightning, wire, stove, or pipe sparks are suspected. Several owners listed include F Kjorth, Fred Poole, Keith, Andrew Nickerson, Olsen, Johnson, George A. Foster, Rowe & Ward.
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Cambridgeport
N. W. Lamley
Lewis P. Taylor
Emep
Crize
Fata
Taylor
Dughter
Middlesex
Quarrel Turns Fatal Scuffle on Warrenton Street
A dispute between two young Black men at 3 Warrenton Street led to Addison Jones be ing stabbed in the abdomen with a jackknife by William Lewis, 23, who is jailed at Station 4 on felonious assault charges. Jones is in critical condition at City Hospital. The injury required immediate hospital transfer. Police report suggests Jones struck first in self defense as Lewis resisted.
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Warrenton Street
City Hospital
William Lewis
Station 4
Addison Jones
Jones
Lewis
Jane
Hubbard
Lews’reit
Lumber Free of Duty Derailment Delays Saugus Line
Traffic on the Saugus branch of the Boston and Maine railroad was delayed for several hours this afternoon and evening by a freight car derailment just beyond the Lynn Coin. Mon station. The car carried pine rails and the lumber was strewn along the track for about a half mile.
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Lynn
Saugus
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lynn Coin
Mon
Homoeopaths Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The Homoeopathic Medical Society held its annual meeting in the College building on East Concord Street and elected officers including President Walter Wresselhoett M D Vice Presidents N Emmonds Paine M D and Geo My Mann M D Recording Secretary Pepe M 10 Provisional Secretary Fidhekler M Treasurer Turner M D Censors Tai M1 Emily A Bruce M D William Jd inn M D
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The
Hommopathic Medical Society
East Concord Street
Walter Wresselhoett
Presienta
N. Emmonds Paine
Gao
My Mann
Secre Pepe
Fidhekler
Turner
M.D
Tai M
Emily A. Bruce
William Jd
Inn
Bostonians Sail for Europe on French Line
Boston travelers head to Europe aboard the La nage mail steamer departing New York tomorrow. The list includes Arthur O. Chartier F. Corion Governor Cheney Mrs. P. C. Cheney J Howard Duer Count de Jotemps Counties de Jotemps Albert Murdock and O. G. Robinson among others.
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Boston
Langne
New York
Arthur. O. Chartier
F. Cor Ion
C. Cheney
P. C. Cheney
J. Howard Duer
de Jotemps
Counties
Albert Murdock
O. G. Robinsoun
Fatal fall at Hartmann's brewery in Port, Conn
Reinhold Hasback, worker at Hartmann's brewery in Port, fell over twenty feet to the floor tonight and fractured his skull. He is not expected to live.
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Brwcer Port
Conn
Reinhold Hasback
Hartmann’s
Tonisht
All Round About and Notable Figures of the Season
The piece compares Mr Floquet to Hon George F Hour in looks from the seventies and notes Ex Senator Spooner of Wisconsin and Mrs Spooner planning a Southern and California winter. It mentions Penn's new minister to the United States, a gallant soldier, and the Duke of Portland gifting $300000 to charities. Emil Thomas, a German actor in New York, has 2500 roles learned over a thirty seven year stage career.
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Floquet
George F. Hour
Spooner
Wisconsin
South
California
Penn
United States
Jogge Cael
Stiike
Emil Thomas
New York City
Repeal That Silver Law
Professor Perry of Williams College warns Congressman Harter that ongoing silver purchases threaten the dollar and national credit. He argues monetary laws must reflect economic realities and supports repealing the Sherman silver purchase statute to restore confidence in U S finances.
Pension Debate Ends With House Defeat On Bill
Washington political proceedings show the House voting down a pension bill after Bland defended department compliance with the law. The fortifications appropriation bill passed without amendment, totaling 1 735 055 dollars. Senate actions included a Chandler immigration treaty inquiry and a vote on the interstate commerce witnesses bill. Senator Hill introduced a clearance measure and Vilas opposed the anti option bill amid interruptions by Washburn.
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Hill
Dem
N. Y
Senate
Secretary of State
Vilas
Washburn
Rock Island Telegraphers Strike Off After Return to Work
The Rock Island railroad announces the telegraphers strike is officially ended at 10 o clock. Officials say no replacements will be discharged and all positions are filled. Strikers must renounce the Order of Railroad Telegraphers before any return to work and the road will not employ or retain members of the order.
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CuicaGco
Rock Island
Churston
Order of
New Haven Man On Trial For Mayhem In Ear Biting Case
Edward Skinner, a Black laborer, faces mayhem charges in Superior Court after a fight with John Conner in which Skinner bit off Conner’s ear. He testified that he swallowed the severed ear after the attack a few weeks ago.
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New Haven, Conn
Edward Skinner
Superior Court
John Conner
Skinner
Conner
Overturned Oil Stove Sparks Fire Damages Stores
An overturned oil stove in Laconia New Hampshire started a blaze at the New York Clothing Company store. The stock of ready-made clothing was damaged twenty five thousand dollars. J A K Bell merchant tailor in the same block sustained eight thousand dollars in losses. Both losses are insured.
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Laconia
N H
New York Clothing Company
J. A.K. Bell
Leading Danvers Citizen Dead
Danvers Jan 5 W Stewart Hunter died at his Burroughs street residence this morning of consumption He was a prominent citizen and a member of the Odd Fellows Red Men and other organizations The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon.
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Danvers
W. Stewart Hunter
Burroughs Street
Odd Fellons
Red Men
Salem Shifter Leaves Tracks After Rail Slip
In Salem on January 5 the slick rails of the Boston and Maine railroad caused a shifter to derail. Engineer James D. Fuller was thrown from the locomotive but escaped with only a severe shaking up and minor injuries.
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Salem
Boston & Maine Railroad
Jams D. Fuller
Banquet of New England Travellers Held at the Quincy
A hundred commercial travellers and guests attended the New England Commercial Travellers Association banquet at the Quincy. Officers elected included President Albert Pitts, first vice president Eugene Hil, second vice president John G. Morse, secretary treasurer Walter P. Tilton. Speakers included State Treasurer George A. Marden, editor Stephen O’Meara, and E. C. Fitz, with a closing poem by Walter Rogers read by Charles F. Richardson.
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Quincy
New England Commercial Travellers’ Association
Albert Pitts
Pitts, Kimball & Lewis
Eugene. Hil
Providence
Rh. II
John G. Morse
Morse Bros. & Co
Boston
Walter P. Tilton
Stephen Titon & Co
Bston
Cairman
George A. Marden
Association
Stephen O'Meara
Journal
BK. Moore
E. C. Fitz
P. Bennett
John W. Corcoran
Walter Rog Rs
Charles F. Richardson
George A. Mirtle
John H. Butler
John W. Corcoan
E. Sterrns
O. P. Ricker
Washington Street Council Deliberations Continue Next Week
The text notes ongoing discussions at 50 Washington St about licenses and approvals, with David Hill Rice linked to Police Commissioner Osborne. Rice is described as a key ally, while Governor Russell’s nominees Irving B. Sayles and Moses Kinman receive mentions for banking and metropolitan sewer positions. The council’s standing committees are also named by the governor.
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David Hill Rice
R Osborne
Olive
David Hall Rice
Osborne
Ricve
Russell
Irving B. Sayles
Kiilbury
Savings Bink
Toses Kin Mn
Bidgewater
Syves
Gold Fish From Japan Worth 125 Apiece
Features on rare saltwater and Chinese goldfish varieties in New York hobby circles. Notes high prices for Japanese bred tail types, the breeding challenges, and examples from collectors including Chinese comet goldfish, Japanese telescope fish, and record sales offers.
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Japan
TENNYSONIANA Reveals Glimpses of the Laureate's Life and Work
A collection of anecdotes about Alfred Lord Tennyson paints a vivid portrait of the poet beyond his verse. Tales recount schoolyard discipline, petty frugality, practical business sense, and social quirks. Readers learn of his kindness to friends, humorous responses to admirers, and the lore surrounding Cross ing the Bar with competing origins.
Governor Russell Celebrates 86th Birthday at Inauguration Eve
The governor of Massachusetts, Russell, turns 86 the day after his latest inauguration. A prezzie of honor arrived the night before: a marble bust by Millet and a tall carved clock. He plans a quiet evening with family and asked no public fanfare. Massachusetts will take pride in the triple milestone.
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Russell
Millet
Cambridge
Joverner Rasell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Villard leaves Northern Pacific amid cabinet rumors
IT MAY BE VILLARD ST PAUL MINN JAN 5 The announcement that Henry Villard has severed his connection with the Northern Pacific railroad and will be succeeded by ex governor W R Merriam is seen as evidence that at least one Cleveland cabinet post is filled The ties between Cleveland and Villard were close He had been rumored for Secretary of the Interior if not for his corporate interests He sold Milwaukee electric railway holdings to a syndicate and withdrew from Northern Pacific Rumors persist but he refused to confirm or deny Whitney in New York Jan 5 former Secretary of the Navy W C Whitney said he would not join Cleveland's cabinet.
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New York City
Ountry
Fifth Avenue
New York
Quarium
Massachusetts
Mark Sainel
Wjuariem
William B. Hays
India
Europe
Mark Samuel
Lord Tennyson
Tennyson
Old Waite
South School
Mart Net
Tennyfor
M N Ind
Bradshaw
Charles Yed
Nottingham
Hallam Tennyson
Charles Weld
Turner
Oxford
Ven Coud
Rogers
John Ruskin
Robert Buchanan
Walt Whitman
Isle of Wight
Alfred
Peope
Brans
Alfred Tennyson
Etter
Agan
Robert Browning
Browning
Tennyfon
Burns and Gray
Engand
Solent
Aldworth
Firingford
St. Paul, Minn
Henry Villard
Northern Pacific Railroad
Grovernor
W. R. Merriam
Cleveland
Villard
General Sherman Court 84 Holds First Annual Ball
Special to the Post reports the General Sherman Court 84 Order of Foresters held its first annual ball in Guards' Armory Plymouth. A concert preceded the event and fifty couples joined in a grand march led by Vice-Chef Ranger Richard T. Devine and Miss Tllie Hooper of Houghton. Chef Ranger Henry S. Healy and Miss Kate Downey followed. Large attendance from Plymouth Kingston and Sadaitioe towns noted.
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Plymouth
President to extend civil service to letter carriers
Washington January 5 report that within days the President will issue an order extending civil service law and rules to letter carriers at all free delivery post offices. The move would widen protections and merit standards for postal workers nationwide.
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Washington
Boy shoots farmer in West street dispute
Hiram Coldwell, a farmer on West street, was shot in the leg by 14 year old Herbert Raynes after a confrontation over work at the Coldwell farm. Raynes fled, hid under hay, and was arrested. authorities plan to bring him to District Court in Waithan.
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Weston
Hiram Coldwell
West Street
Herbert Raynes
Raynes
Coldwell
Sullivan
Harri son’s health denial and prime of work noted
Washington, Jen 5. Postmaster General Wanamaker denies reports that President Harrison is failing health. He says Harrison has not missed a day due to sickness for four years and remains in prime, capable of doubling daily output. He suggests future plans include possible study or occupation after term.
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Washington
Jen
Harrison
Wanamaker
Stanford University
Laoubuis
The Williams Dinner Annual Alumni Gala at Parker House
The twenty sixth annual dinner of the New England Alumni Association of Williams College will be held at Parker House on Wednesday January 11. Col W S B Hopkins 55 of Worcester president of the association will preside with guests including President Carter 62 Bishop Brooks Rev A P Peabody President G B Hall Clark University Rev Dr G C Stoddard 54 New York Judge Barker Supreme Court Homer Rogers and Rev H P Dewey Concord New Hampshire.
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New England Alumni Association
Williams College
Parker House
W.S. B. Hopkins
Worcester
President Carter
Bishop Brooks
A. P. Peabody
S. Hall
Clark University
GC. A. Stoddard
New York
Judge Barker
Supreme Court
Ton Homer Rogers
H. P. Dewey
Concord
N. H
United Garment Workers Boycott North End Clothing Firm
The United Garment Workers of Boston began action against Rhoder's Ripley & Co at 99 Summer Street, claiming non union labor and tenement house production. The meeting, led by J L Glantenick with speakers S Harris and F W Jaques, aimed to end the contract system. Core Makers Union elected officers in Evans Hill, discussed forming an international union, and adopted resolutions critical of Park Commissioners Livermore, with a protest letter to Mayor Mathews about his reappointment.
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United Garment Workers of Boston
Rhoder’s Ripley & Co
Summer Street
J. L. Glantenick
Harris
F. W. Jaques
Evans Hll
George F. Dwyer
John Quin
Michael Fiherty
Michael Dailey
John MacNaily
John W. Hartnett
John E. Pet Dergast
J. Maggraff
Park Come Insioner Livermore
Mathews
Local Lodge Initiates Fourteen Members in Dexter Hall
In Dexter Hall last evening Local Lodge No 264 of Machinists stalled officers and initiated fourteen new members. The secretary announced a new Scandinavian lodge to be organized in Wells Memorial Hall tonight and members voted to circulate a petition to amend the eight hour law making all piece work illegal. The motion also protested men working on two machines in government shops.
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Dexter Hall
Wells Memorial Hall
Boston Boiler Makers Union Installs Officers at Meeting
The Boston Boiler Makers Union met at 45 Eliot Street all evening and installed officers. The nine hour day schedule was discussed and the members reported the prospect bright. Four new members were initiated. The ball committee reported that all arrangements had been made for the annual ball tonight in Oud Fellows Hall.
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Boston Boiler Makers’ Union
Eliot Street
Oud Fellows? Hall
Union notices report boss Martini missing after $800 due
Fresco Painters' Union warns national trade that boss Martini disappeared from New York with about $800 owed to his workers. Pennsylvania laws only mildly penalize labor offenses while 1200 Bethlehem workers face unemployment. Journeymen Barbers' International Union appeals clergy to add sermons on Sunday barber shop cross ing. Evansville retailer offers gifts to late evening shoppers as Clerks push for earlier closing.
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Martini
New York
Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Penn
United States
Evansville
Ind
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