Rush of Sunday Post headings fuels photo sales in cold Boston
Crowds brave freezing weather to exchange headlines for cabinet photographs of famous figures at the Post art department. Demand soars as hundreds buy almanacs and the 25 cent Post Almanac, with Conan Doyle, Mark Twain, Caroline Miskel Hoyt, and Della Fox among popular items.
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Post Art Department
Mint
Post Cabinet
Sunday Post
Art Department
Post Building
Agcheme
Post
Conan Doyle
Mark Twain
Caroline Miskel Hoyt
Della Fox
Fall River City Officers Elected in Close Ballot
Fall River voters chose Henry G. Clarke Republican to defeat city auditor Buffinton 19 to 17. Clarke is brother of the Common Council president. Other posts filled include Windle over Bowers for engineer second fire district and Crosson re-elected messenger. Shay and Wood win engineer third district and city solicitor respectively as close votes also 19 to 17. Cemetery and library trustees named along with North Cemetery appointees.
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Fall River
Buffinton
Henry G. Clarke
Henry Clarke
Joseph Bowers, Jr
William Windle
James D. Crosson
D. C. Stewart
John J. Shay
George W
Marlborough Paid Bills For Blenheim Improvemts
London report states the Duke of Marlborough confirms a chartered accountant's report showing all Blenheim Castle improvements were funded from selling the Sutherland library and part of the Blenheim pictures enamels and china to which the present duke was entitled at majority.
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London
Blenheim Castle
Duke of Marlborough
Chartered Accountant
Sutherland
Blenheim
Long Wharf Clerk Resigns After Wharfinger Hope Fades
After twenty one years as clerk and storekeeper for Long Wharf Company, George W. Connor resigns. He recently sought the vacant wharfinger role after Wharfinger Spooner’s death, and his expected promotion is said to have spurred his departure.
Notable Clusman to Masry Engagement Announced
Nelson J. Waterbury, son of the late ex judge Nelson J. Waterbury of New York City and member of Manhattan and other clubs in New York, becomes engaged to Miss May Louise Hayden of Philadelphia. The notice is dated January 6 in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Nelson J. Waterbury
New York City
Manhattan
New York
May Louise Hayden
Boy From Boston Finds Welcome Night in Lowell Police
A seven year old boy named Leland Hadley from Boston wandered to Lowell on a train and, after a night at Mathews Hall, was escorted through City Hall by officers. His mother, Mrs Hadley of Boston, was alerted and later recovered him with Judge Hadley returning him to her custody.
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Lowell
Boston
Mathew
Kenney
Smith
Police Board
Hadley
Hoffman
Leland Hadley
Union Station
Courtney
Fatal Family Tragedy In Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on January 6 Patrick Galvin fatally shot Samuel Paugh and Mrs. Mollie Murphy before being killed by W B Murphy, husband of the injured woman. Paugh, unaware of Galvin, was shot as he left an outbuilding, then Mrs Murphy was shot in the abdomen inside Murphy’s house. Galvin was shot in the head by Murphy, who then surrendered. Authorities note Galvin may have been temporarily insane.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Patrick Galvin
Samuel Paugh
Mollie Murphy
W. B. Murphy
Galvin
Murphy
Mrs. Murphy
On Trial for Murder in Providence Lincoln Case
Frank Williams stands trial in the Common Pleas division for the murder of Harvey Pelletier after a day of testimony. Pelletier attacked Bridget Lynch and Williams fired in self defense, injuring Pelletier who died three days later. Williams and accomplices had been drinking. Wilbur also involved.
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Providence
NR. I
Frank Williams
Harvey Pelletier
Common Pleas Division
Supreme Court
Lime Rock
Lincoln
Williams
Pelletier
Thomas H. Wilbur
Bridget Lynch
Rhode Island
Great Admiral Sighted At Portland Then Boston Run
The full rigged ship Great Admiral from Manila to Boston was sighted off Portland. After a 1382 day voyage through continuous gales, Chief Officer Ross fell overboard near the Cape of Good Hope. A rescue boat found him in about 25 minutes, and though attacked by albatrosses, he remained afloat and was saved.
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Portland
Rowell
Manilla
Boston
Cape of Good Hope
Ross
Charity Ball Promises Great Turnout in East Boston
East Boston hosts the Ladies' Catholic Union charity ball at Lyceum Hall this evening, a major annual event for Sacred Heart Church. Officers include Mabel Brennan as president and Dr Helen T Doherty as vice president. the union pursues charitable work for the poor regardless of race or creed.
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Boston
Old Lyceum Hall
Ladies’ Catholic Union of the Sacred Heart Church
Ladies’ Catholic Union
Mabel Brennan
Helen T. Doherty
James P. Saunders
A. A. Flynn
S. L. Hayes
Brennan
Thomas F. Doherty
Sacred Heart Parish
Helen I. Doherty
Thomas I.’. Doherty
Morning New York mail arrival moved up to 5 30 a m
Delays in the early morning New York mail for Boston district businesses in Cambridge Somerville Roxbury Dorchester Chelsea and South Boston are set to end. The change, agreed by Neilson Second Assistant Postmaster General after talks with New York New Haven Hartford railroad officials, will take effect January 12 and deliver the mail at 5 30 a m instead of 6 10 a m improving service for central and outlying stations.
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Boston
Cambridge
Somerville
Roxbury
Dorchester
Chelsea
New York
Neilson
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York Mail
Expulsion of Seabrook Club Members Over Dues
In Amesbury on January 6 a report from Seabrook notes that nineteen members of the Governor Weare Council O U A M were expelled for non payment of dues. The treasurer says no dues have been received for two months and some members claim their money was embezzled. A meeting is planned next Tuesday to audit the books.
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Amesbury
Seabrook
Governor Weare Council
Heiress Ruby Bennett and William Kately Wed in Jersey City
Ruby Bennett heiress and her husband painter William Kately arrived in Bridgeport calling on guardian James Staples. They produced their marriage certificate showing a December 31 ceremony in Jersey City conducted by Rev. John Morgan ten days after their elopement from Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Ruby Bennett
William Kately
James Staples
Jersey City
John Morgan
Ward 22 Deadlock Shapes Ward 22 Representative Vote
Voters in Ward 22 faced a tied result between Morgan and Bileier after election returns. The 19th Legislature may discard one ballot or order a new special election to resolve who holds the Representative seat. The legislature faces two possible paths to decide the outcome.
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Ward 22
Morgan
Bileiler
Old Ward 22
Fire Drives Guests From Royal Hotel In Chicago
Between 20 and 300 guests at the Royal Hotel on State Street were awakened at 2 am by a blaze. Guests fled the second floor rear with clothes, while firemen and police rescued many others who likely would have perished.
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Chicago
Royal Hotel
State Street
Chauncy Hall School to Maintain Leadership Through June
Following the death of Senior Principal William H. Ladd, Chauncy Hall School will keep its current board until June when Messrs Taylor De Meritte and Hagar of the Berkeley School will assume management. The firm has bought Chauncy Hall and will run it with the present staff under the established name. The school will relocate to the Young Men's Christian Association building.
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Chauncy-Hall School
William H. Ladd
Messrs. Taylor, de Meritte and Hagar
Berkeley
Chauncy Hall School
Young Men's Christian Association
A New City Plan Promises Hyde Park Dedham Union
A Dedham man named Dave Greenhead visited town this week promoting a scheme to unite Hyde Park and Dedham into a single city. The plan is bold with supporters calling it a great scheme while locals joke about the wind blowing up High street as a sign.
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Dave’ Greenhead
Dedham
Hyde Park
Norfolk County Gazette
Ex Governor Russell Toasted At Private City Club Dinner
An exclusive city club on a busy business thoroughfare hosted its annual private dinner last evening in honor of ex Governor Russell birthday. Attendees offered heartfelt good wishes for himself and his family amid applause and celebration.
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Russell
Upholds gold cure reply to Rev Huiginn from Dorchester
A Dorchester letter to the Rev E J V Huiginn defends gold cure houses as philanthropic and accessible to the poor, citing the Walter Baker Mansion and Kem Halten cures. It argues cures strengthen will, save drinkers, and challenge critics to support Christian philanthropy in aiding the lost. An inmate note from Dorchester dated Jan 6 1836 is included.
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E. J. V. Huiginn
Beverly
Kem Halten
Walter Baker Mansion
Reform Club
The
Temperance League
Christian and Philanthropic Institute
Cure House
Walter Baker
Dorchester
Mass
Against the Santa Fe in Historic Rail Suit
Prescott & Arizona Central Railroad sues the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and about fifty others including Russell Sage and the Goulds seeking 8 250 000 damages for alleged failure to deliver freight and passengers crippling operations. Defendants claim rival line building caused the trouble and deny the charges.
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New York
Prescott & Arizona Central Railroad Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Russell Sage
The
Goulds
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Coming Events and Entertainments in Boston Area
The New England College of Languages begins Monday lectures at 2 pm on January 13 offering French German Italian or Spanish free to all. Professor Hennequin speaks on The Tragic in Moliere's Comedies. Evangelistic Association noon meetings led by Rev Bates, prayers theme. January 14 15 minstrelsy at B F Keiths Bijou Theatre by 99th Artillery Association Charlestown with 50 members, end men, solos and dances. Auctioned seats January 5. James Armington and Swallow organizers with Alderman Presho among active workers.
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Hennequin
Moliere
JL. B. Bates
Evangelistic Association
Bromfield Street
B. F. Keith
99Th Artillery Association of
Charlestown
James R. Armington
Swallow
Gentlemen’s Night Committee
Boston
Edward W. Presho
Beebe Attempts Suicide In Barn Despondent Over Drink
Roger G. Beebe an employee of Wilcox Crittenden & Co attempted death by his own action in his brother's Warwick street barn. He cut his throat and wrist despondent through drink for some time. Not expected to live. Beebe about 50 years old and has a married son.
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Middletown
Conn
Roger G. Beebe
Wilcox, Crittenden & Co
Warwick Street
Beebe
French farm hand shot dead in accidental Vermont inquest
Morrisville Vermont January 6 23 year old French laborer Frank Lasoir was killed by a 32 caliber revolver fired by Orville Hutchins who believed the gun was unloaded. Witnesses at the inquest testified the shooting was accidental. Lasoir had only two weeks in the area with no known relatives. origin linked to Canada.
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Morrisville
Frank Lasoir
Orville Hutchins
Hutchins
Lasoir
Canada
Four Die in Mine Accident at Luke Fiddler Colliery
SHAMOKIN PA Jan 6 A frightful accident at Luke Fiddler colliery early today claimed four lives Patrick Lynch Peter eierk Steven Maurute and John Mau ru.
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Shamokin
Penn
Luke Fiddler Colliery
Patrick Lynch
Peter Eierk
Steven Maurute
John Mauru
Vanished ship sighted in gale off Chester England
The Massasoit reporting from Swansea on December 22 at 2 36 p m sighted a vessel with partial masts and distress signals during a fierce gale. The ship Hagle or Eagiet of Chester England could not be saved despite close approach. Four men were seen aboard. By daylight none remained in sight and the Massasoit continued its voyage with other vessels nearby.
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New York
Massasoit
Swansea
Chester
Eng
Murray
Two Days In Rigging At Sea Loss Off Caucus Island
Schooner Lena Nelson arriving from Turks Island reports schooner Jennie C. Stubbs of Wilming ton ran ashore on Phillips Reef Caucus Island during a north northeast gale around December 22 while carrying lumber from Wilming ton to Cape Haytien. Crew spent two days in the rigging before rescue and landing at Turks Island. Cargo may be saved. Also notes bark Alice Dodge of Portland expected to sail about December 27.
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Vineyard Haven
Lena Nelson
Turks Island
Jennie C. Stubbs
Dorr
Wilmington
N. C
Cape Haytien
Phillips Reef
Caucus Island
Nelson
Alice
Dodge
Portland
Schooner Billow Strikes Eastern Ledge Off Isles of Shoals
The schooner Billow, traveling from Rockland Maine to Richmond Virginia with 1837 barrels of lime, struck Eastern Ledge near Duck Island Isles of Shoals early this morning. Fire broke out, crew escaped in a boat and were rescued by Jerry's Point life savers. Vessel and cargo considered total loss. cargo insured. vessel owner Cobb White Co. of Rockland.
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N. H
Billow
Dyer
Rockland
Richmond
Eastern Ledge
Duck Island
Isles of Shoals
Appledore Island
Jerry’s Point
Cobb, White & Co
Arctic Bark Strands in Grand Bahama. Crew Saved
The Norwegian bark Arctic, sailing from Laguna for Falmouth with a log wood cargo, stranded on Grand Bahama Island on December 30. The ship was lost but the crew, materials, and cargo were saved.
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N. P
Arctic
Laguna
Falmouth
Grand Bahama
Rumor of Harrison Marriage Circulates in Indianapolis
Reported plans of ex President Harrison leaving for New York this week fuel talk of a marriage to Mrs Mary Dimmock niece of his late wife. Residents note repairs at the Harrison residence and new wardrobes and equipage rumored but unconfirmed.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
New York
Mary Dimmock
Washington
What Their Fate? Two Children Vanish Near Basking Ridge
Morristown New Jersey January 6 A farmer named John Blazure reports his two young children a 10 year old boy and a 5 year old girl vanished from his home near Basking Ridge after the housekeeper called them in. A large search party scoured the area all day but the fate of the youngsters remains unknown with theories of wandering off becoming lost or possible kidnapping.
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Morristown
WN. J
Basking Ridge
John Blazure
New Woman at Work Brings Drunk in From Street
A brunette with gold rimmed glasses at Gregory Street Police Station Jersey City yesterday arrested a drunken man found lying in the street. Patrick Reardon of 183 Pavonia Avenue faced Justice Potts and was fined $3. Marie Turner a new woman police officer who boards at 2297 Warren Street, described as about thirty five and previously robbed by a highwayman of $50. The boardinghouse mistress ordered her to vacate.
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New York
Gregory Street
Jersey City
Patrick Reardon
Pavonia Avenue
Justice Potts
Warren Street
Marie Turner
Cuban Murders Reported Near Taracoa
New York dispatch says Cuban headquarters at No 66 Broadway received word of a cowardly murder by Spanish soldiers near Taracoa. A peasant named Jesus Reges was shot after answering he did not know rebel locations. Two women were killed when troops failed to obtain information.
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New York
Broadway
Cuba
Jesus Reges
Taracoa
Reges
Debut concert planned for Mrs Noel in London
London reports Mrs Pierre Noel, formerly connected to notable New York circles, will debut in concert on January 14 under Colonel Mapleson management. Patronage includes Ambassador Bayard, Princess Christian, Princess Mary of Teck, Princess Frederica Hanover, Sir John Paleston and others.
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London
Pierre Noel
Washington Square
Abraham Wakeman
New York
Colonel Mapleson
Ambassador Bayard
Princess Christian
Mary of
Teck
Frederica Hanover
John
Paleston
Priest Married Couples Without License in City Court
The Rev Constantine Papageorgiou a Greek church priest faced trial in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Forsaith for marrying Joseph John and Nadim Birkeship without a city license. He had two and a half months in the country from Athens via Jerusalem and was authorized by the Jerusalem patriarch to marry Greek rites. The couple Arabs presented a French paper from the Ottoman consul general, which the priest could not read or fully understand. after being told it was valid he married them. The defense contends no offense under the statute requiring authority of law, citing honest intent. Bail set at 204.
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Constantine Papageogiou
Forsaith
Joseph John
Nadim Birkeship
Athens
Jerusalem
Greece
Patriarch of Jerusalem
Bangs
Mulvey
Senator-elect Dallinger Faces Quorum Hurdle in Senate
Cambridge Senator-elect Dallinger appeared but could not be qualified as no quorum formed for the executive council. A special meeting was called for noon to administer the oath. The Senate received a pardons report listing forty pardons for 1895 across several state facilities. House and Senate rules changes on committees were discussed, with amendments offered and then adopted, affecting finance, taxation, and county affairs. The Senate adjourned at 3 14, and the House delayed its own committee announcements pending Senate action.
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Cambridge
Executive Council
Senate
State Prison
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House of Correction
Reformatory Prison For Women
House of Industry
Deer Island
House
Malone
Franklin
Darling
Norfolk
Finance
Treasury and Expenditures
Galloupe
Essex
Treasury
Maccabe
Suffolk
Southard
Bristol
Myers
Committee On Rules
Rules Committee Meeting Post Session Proceedings
The House rules committee met in the Speaker's room after yesterday's session to review a report adopted in the House and amended by the Senate. The report proposes changes to existing committees and abolition of others. A joint rules committee meeting is scheduled for 1 o'clock today for a conference between chambers.
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House Committee On Rules
House
Senate
Senate Committee On Rules
Joint Committee On Rules
Water Commissioners Take Basin and Marlboro Beds
The metropolitan water commissioners under the act have taken water bene No. 5 and the Marlboro filter beds. The city will be reimbursed for all basin expenditures, and the commission must finish the work and honor existing city contracts. The taking has been recorded, making the basin and filter beds state property.
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Metropolitan Water Commissioners
Commission
Dorchester Gas Light Company Issued 160000 Stock Approval
The gas and electric commissioners yesterday approved an issue to the Dorchester Gas Light Company of no stock for 160000 dollars. Proceeds will pay floating debt and cover costs of extensions and additions to the distributing plant.
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Gas and Electric Commissioners
Dorchester Gas Light Company
Industrial Aid Society Executive Committee Meeting Notes
The executive committee of the Industrial Aid Society met at Charity Building on Chardon street. The December report shows 240 applicants, 60 fewer than last December, 320 inquiries for aid, 17 more than last year, and 13 children sent to homes abroad. The committee deemed these figures a large amount for the season.
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The
Industrial Aid Society
Charity Building
Chardon Street
Eociety
Ers
Nat
Hom
V Loy Was 600 Ings A Of With Com Ba Mt
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