Massachusetts Gas Improving Company carburettor exhibit
An afternoon demonstration in the Hancock Building showcased the Massachusetts Gas Improving Company's carburettor, a device that enriches and purifies gas for complete combustion with no smoke or odor. It claims to cut gas bills by one third to one half and has endorsements from Boston, New York and Chicago underwriters.
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Post
Board of Fire Underwriters
Massachusetts Gas Improving Company
New York
Boston
Chicago
Boards of Fire
Nnps
John Hancock Building
Hancock Building
Boards of Underwriters
John C. Soley
Carburetter stock offering closes January 10
Stock rapidly absorbs at 2 dollars per share par value five, with five underwriters led by John C. Soley, president. Offer available only until January 10. For inspection and details, visit the Company office to see Carburetter in operation.
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Boston
New York
Chicago
John C. Soley
New England Insurance Exchange Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Banquet
A crowd of about two hundred insurance men gathered at the Vendome for the New England Insurance Exchange tenth anniversary banquet. Speeches celebrated industry, warned of fire losses totaling 140 million in two years, and underscored the need for better building safeguards. The event closed with Auld Lang Syne as the Mendelssohn Quartet performed.
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New England Insurance Exchange
Vendome
Mendelssohn
Moses R. Emerson
W.C. Crosby
New England
Eps L. Chase
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Merrill
D. B. Whittemore
All England
New England Exchange
Massachusetts
D. W. C. Skilton
Samuel P. Biagden
Boston Museum stock company to depart next season
It was announced yesterday that the Boston Museum stock company will make a new departure next year under Mr Field. The company will tour New York Chicago and Philadelphia with a repertory including Miss Merington Good Bye and Carton s Robin Good fellow in promotion. The season may begin as usual but location not decided. Feb 15 1894 marks thirty years of Field s management.
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Boston Museum Stock Company
Mr. Field
Edwin Booth
Museum Company
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Miss Merington
Carton
Robin Goodfellow
The
Museum
the Garrick
London
Field
Boston Museum
Symphony Orchestra of
Walter Dateroseh
Prano
Tremont Temple
Adolph Bronsky
Saint-Saens
Gounod
Massenet
Tremont Theatre
Walter Damrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
Adolph Urodskys
Tschaikowsky
Congatto
Brodsky
Herr Seidl
Boston Theatre
Judi
Fabris
Clara Poole
Nina Rathbone
Paderewski
Musicila
Garrett P. Serviss
Margaret E. Kelly
St. Mary’s New Jiall
St. Mary’s iLall
Miss Kelly
Carney Hospital
Conert
James W. Bingham
Lyceum Theatre
Austin’s Palace Theatre
Milbank
Ward and
Vokes
Lulie Western
Toby Lyons
Spencer
Quizg
Burt
Wilton
Nelson
Murphy Brothers
Monroe and
Mack
Ernest Kavens
May Walsh
Jatsy
Brann van
Meson and
Dalton
Wimrail
Yale Law School selects Waller for June anniversary oration
Ex Governor Thomas M. Waller of Connecticut has been chosen by Yale Law School faculty to deliver the anniversary oration to Rae rae class in Centre Church in June. He has not announced his subject yet.
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New Haven
Conn
Thomas M. Waller
Yale Law School
Rae Rae
Centre Church
Farrand Ordained Pastor of St. Mark's Society in Maine
William Farrand of Livingston, formerly Congregational minister at North Abington Massachusetts, was ordained today as pastor of St. Mark's Society by Bishop Henry A. Neely of Maine.
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Augustta, Me
William Farrand
Livingston
North Abington
Mass
St. Mark’s Society
Henry A. Neely
Maine
Thieving Parson Confesses Robbing Brooklyn Firm
Alfred B. Kelly a former Brooklyn preacher confessed in Essex Market Police Court to robbing a New York dry goods firm where he had worked for five years. He was held on $1000 bail.
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New York
Alfred B. Kelly
Brooklyn
Essex Market
Ward Named Assistant Navy Surgeon by President Harrison
New Haven Conn January 6 Bromlee Robertson Ward MD of New Haven has been appointed by President Harrison as assistant surgeon in the United States navy. Dr Ward is a Yale 55 and Columbia Medical School graduate.
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New Haven, Conn
Bromlee Robertson Ward
Harrison
United States Navy
Ward
Yale 55
Columbia Medical School
Mrs Jack Gardner Returns to Boston as Hub Social Leader
Amy Robsart notes Mrs. Jack Gardner has returned to Boston to resume leadership of the Hub's social world. She remains a focal figure amid rumors of lavish plans, Paris gowns, and rival social standards, with a winter of entertainments anticipated at 152 Beacon Street and in Brookline.
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Gardner
Back Bay
Iskance
Mrs. Gardner
Boston
Japan
Beacon Street
Trade Prospects From Dun and Co Review 1802 Start
New Year opens with optimism amid broad manufacturing strength and renewed textile demand. Monetary uncertainty persists due to gold exports and Congress actions. Boston shows brisk dry goods, cottons rise, woolen mills full, shoes and leather active, and carpets strong. Domestic failures total 3840 worldwide, up from 455 last year in the US and 42 in Canada.
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New York
Jan. G
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Congress
Boston
Mr North Reflects On Losses And Trust In People
The article portrays Mr North lamenting failed investments in wheat deals, worthless mortgages, and gold mine speculation that drained his fortune. He says he trusted too many people after selling stock and plans to tell his full story later, blaming lack of gratitude and human weakness for his troubles.
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Mr. North
Death of Charles Cappa Bandmaster in New York
Charles Albert Cappa bandmaster of the Seventh Regiment died suddenly of heart failure at his home after a cold from exposure following the Columbus parade. Born in 1834 in Allessandria Sardinia he came to the United States in 1858 and played with Nell Kendall's band, Grafulla led Seventh Regiment, Thomas Orchestra and Mapleson Opera company among others. Knighted by the King of Italy and Venezuela's government he left a widow one son and six daughters.
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New York
Charles Albert Cappa
Seventh Regiment
Columbus
Mr Cappa
Allessandria
Sardinia
Nell” Kendall
Grafulla
Thomas Orchestra
Mapleson Opera Company
Philharmonic Societies
Brooklyn
Cappa
United States
Canada
Italy
Venezuela
Sears
Will Tell All Pan Ama Scandal Linked to De Lesseps Immunity
Paris reports claim M. Charles de Lesseps may receive leniency or immunity in exchange for full disclosures about Panama corruption. The government probes aim at several key figures, asserting officials and press coerced the project toward corruption. De Lesseps allegedly offers unreserved statements of all known facts and seeks immune protection.
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Paris
M. Baihut
Suthorites
M. Charles de Less
M. de Lesseps
Pls
Panama Company
America
France
Rumor of Move to Relocate Columbus Statue Sparks Debate
In New Haven on January 6, a rumor spread that efforts may be made to relocate the Columbus statue on Wooster Green to East Rock Park. Opposition grows over the statue being a cheap metal piece with an inartistic design, promising a lively confrontation if moves toward removal proceed.
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New Haven
Conn
Wooster Green
East Rock Park
Woburn Aldermen select city auditor and janitor
In Woburn on January 6 the Board of Aldermen elected Charles A. Jones city auditor and John Connelly janitor of the municipal building on the fifth ballot in non concurrence with the Common Council which re elected Dennis C Walsh on Thursday evening Connelly had served as janitor during the city's first three years of existence.
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Woburn
Opium Dens Found In Boston Neighborhoods
The Post reporter details more opium dens in private Boston homes in Chinatown and nearby streets. He describes scenes on Washington Street and Indiana Place, notes a doorway marked J Slack, and quotes a confirmed user who laments addiction while police scrutiny grows. The piece questions police action amid names and access routes.
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Post
Chinatown
Harrison Avenue
South End
Washington Street
Boston
Indiana Place
Shawmut Avenue
Tremont Street
No. 59
J. Slack
Slack
No. 18
No. 1&8
Orleanist princes gather in Seville to plan on French elections
The Count of Paris travels to Seville with his 11 year old son Ferdinand Francis and Count de Haussonville to convene with princes and advisers at San Telmo or San Lucar to fix conduct for forthcoming French elections. Spain watches Liecount and adherents while Sagasta blocks demonstrations amid talks with France on a commerce treaty.
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Maprin
Paris
Seville
Ferdinand Francis
Count de Haussonville
San Telmo
San Lucar
Liecount
Senor Sagasta
Madrid
France
Republicans sweep city offices shocks Newport chatter
The Republican City Council overhaul last Monday night draws criticism inside and outside the party and sparks talk of a citizens' party. The harbor master resignation follows the office change with the new official finding the post undesirable to keep.
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Newport
R.L
Republican City Council
Citizens’ Party
North Atlantic steamship group halts trip cuts
At a Cotocne meeting on January 6 the North Atlantic Steamship Association postponed plans to reduce trips to America. Washington advices show no current prospect for immigration restriction bills affecting the lines, prompting the delay.
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Cotocne
North Atlantic Steamship Association
America
Washington
Rothschilds Sign Deal for Lun Surian Currency Reform
The Ungarische Post reports that the government signed an agreement with the Rothschilds to take 515,000,000 crowns of 4 percent rentes at ninety one to replace Lun Surian paper and silver certificates. The move consolidates the central bank’s shift away from paper currency toward government securities.
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Bupa-Post
Ungarische Post
Rothschilds
Mrs Langtry Sees Quick Recovery After Illness
Lonpos January 6 Mrs Langtry is rapidly recovering from a severe illness. She remains in her Belgravia residence and expects to begin a trip aboard her newly purchased yacht Lady with plans reportedly underway.
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Lonpos
No Pleuro-Pneumonia Confirmed in U S Cattle
Dr. Salmon of the Department of Agriculture says the United States remains free of pleuro-pneumonia after British reports tied to imported cattle. He notes intense weather and exposure could explain lesions seen in cattle on the Ottoman and Michigan, with six and two animals affected by broncho-pneumonia respectively. Secretary Rusk backs the findings and proclamation eradicating the disease.
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Washington
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Can
Liverpool
Boston
Ottoman
Michigan
England
United States
Great Britain
Rusk
Candi
Irelan
Grand Jury Recommends Suits Over Misappropriated Funds
Brooklyn investigators report misappropriation of city and county funds tied to the Columbian celebration. The Kings County Grand Jury urges suits against all recipients of illegally paid money and against Mayor Boody, the comptroller, city auditor, and Board of Aldermen. It also delivers about twenty indictments against Board of Supervisors members.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Kings County Grand Jury
Corporation Counsel
Boody
Board of Aldermen
Board of Supervisors
Legal wrangle over New England railroad bonds in Hartford court
In Hartford Jan 6 the Goldsmiths v New York and New England case saw five motions in Superior Court. Plaintiffs seek a detailed bill of particulars on road costs and a temporary injunction to halt bond registration. Dispute centers on production of company books, currently stored in six packing cases in the courthouse attic.
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Hartrom
Conn
New England Railroad
Goldamnith Et al
New York & New England Company
Prentice
Printiff
Saurtford
Supreme Court Grants Victory to Manchester & North Weare Railroads
In Nasuva New Hampshire January 6, the Supreme Court delivered a major decision in the Manchester and Lawrence Railroad vs Concord Railroad Corporation case. The ruling assigns damages totaling about 399,078 dollars plus interest since 1888, with stock shares and land valued at roughly 800,000 dollars allocated to the Manchester and Lawrence line. The decision favors the Boston and Mull railroad after its absorption of Manchester and Lawrence, and requires payment or stock transfers valued at several entities and properties across Manchester and surrounding lines.
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Nasuva
N. IL
Supreme Court
Manchester
Manchester & Lawrence
Manchester & North Weare
Boston, Nashua & Acton
Keene Railroad
Mrs Abbe gifts 25000 for William A Abbe Ward
Mrs William A Abbe to St Luke's Hospital donates 25000 for a new surgical ward named in memory of her late husband. Directors accept the gift and a new building will likely be constructed for the ward.
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Reprorp
William A. Abbe
St. Luke’s Hospital
The Stir in New York's Finest
Five captains and three sergeants were transferred in New York City police today for alleged neglect of duty in not raiding disorderly places. One patrolman was dismissed for alleged intoxication.
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New York
Commander Converse Not Seriously Ill
Newport January 6 reports of Commander Converse being critically ill after attachment to the torpedo station are untrue.
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Newport
KR. L
Converse
Architect J A Cram Leads Thorndike Society Talk
At the Thorndike last evening the Boston Society of Architects held its annual meeting. The speaker of the evening was Mr. J A Cram, discussing style in ecclesiastical architecture.
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Thorndike
Boston Society of Architects
J. A. Cram
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George §. Merrill
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WM. Franks
Ally
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Boston Museum Company
Gov. Waller
DR. Ward
Jack Gardner
Amy Robsart
Rumor
Gappa
Connelly
Walsh
Indiana
Rothschild
W. Wheeler & CO
Kosten
Hood
Mrs. Clark
Mara Lizzie Clark
Vinago
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GEO. R. Libby & CO
Washington SL
Cor
Davomsdira St
Alfred
Wilson Bros
Express
Shelig
R.A. Grams
Ealing
Johnson
Dene
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