First Regular Session of the Aldermen of 1893
The first regular session of the Board of Aldermen of 1893 met with all members present. The body concurred with the Common Council on many orders, and debates were brief. The session approved measures on street widening, paving with granite blocks, and rapid transit, and set committees to study water supply funding, eminent domain for public highways, and various city improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
I.ee
Michael W. Norris
Flood
Cogswell
Alford Street
Harrison Avenue
Hampden Street
Eustis Street
Dever
Northampton Street
Hampden
Beacon
Bowdoin
Somerset Streets
Ashburton Place
Hallstrom
Alderman Fottler
Folsom
Massachusetts
Alderman Flood
Don
Mitchell
Ieyor
Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation
Main Street
Rutherford Avenue
West End
Boston & Maine Railroad Corporation
Haymarket Square
Haverhill
Causeway
Canal Streets
South Bay
Lee
Fettler
The Gas Octopus and Boston Gas Plans
Legislators back plans to curb the gas trust and explore municipal ownership. Representative Hoar proposes a direct one dollar per thousand price, while others push transferring gas works to the city with fair compensation. Springfield faces a similar push and hopes for a municipal plant before June.
Impromptu Reception for Governor Russell at Shuman & Co
A crowded scene erupted in A Shuman & Co store as Governor Russell and Harry Russell visited to buy heavy customers for an upcoming trip. Onlookers packed the shop, mistaken bystanders thought a fire or riot was underway, but it was a brief unplanned greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shuman & Co
Wassers-by
Governor Russell
Old Boston
Haroun
Harry Russell
Shuman’s
Low Temperatures Hit Boston Schools Heating Woes
In Lawrence and Shaw schools, rooms ran cold with 44 and below 60 degrees while Drake Norcross remained comfortable. School Board President Capen cited blower adjustments at Shaw and likely insufficient heating at Lawrence, worsened by two days of closure. fixes via more piping coils expected.
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Lawrence School
South Boston
Drake and
Norcross
Robert G. Shaw
West Roxbury
Capen
Shaw
Lawrence
Mrs Judkins Sent to Westboro Insane Asylum
In municipal court yesterday Anna Judkins, who shot her baby days earlier, was sent to the Westboro Insane Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Judkins
Westboro Insane Asylum
Contested Parkman Tuckerman will hearing in Probate Court
In Newport Judge McKim presided over a contested will case of Dr. Samuel Parkman Tuckerman who died in June 1890 leaving about 850000 to his nephew Frederick Tuckerman of Amherst. His daughter Mary P. Tuckerman claims testator was of unsound mind and a 84 page typed hypothetical question was read to medical experts. The hearing adjourned to continue this morning.
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McKim
Samuel Parkman Tuckerman
Newport
Frederick Tuckerman
Amherst
Mary P. Tuckerman
Charles F. Folsom
George S. Haile
Miss Tuckerman
Robert M. Morse
Supreme Court
Tuckerman
Hale
Queen Victoria
Boston
Mary
Funeral for John P. Squire Observed by Boston Chamber
The Boston Chamber of Commerce passed eulogistic resolutions for John P. Squire, detailing his integrity and energy. Arlington funeral at 2:60 today with a Lowell Station train at 1:25. Chamber members invited to attend. A five‑member committee was appointed to attend. John P. Squire & Co employees also adopted resolutions praising his leadership and business ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chamber of Commerce
John P. Squire
Charles A. Baldwin
Orin E. Sands
J. M. Upton
Kemble
Arlington
Lowell
Porter S. Roberts
J. S. McIntire
J. W. Hilton
Sullivan Niles
W.ick. Poole
John P. Squire & Co
Quincy House
Feorge
Marsimann
Special Officers Arrest Three Green Street Thieves at Dance Hall
Special Officers Tryder and Wife of Division beat officers in a Green Street dance hall. They detained three young pedlars Patrick Coyle William Cox and James Curtin and took them to the station. The men are charged with stealing goods including a $100 load from a provision dealer on December 25 and a barrel of whiskey from Wilder Jones Co on December 10 along Endicott Street. More thefts at Hyde Wheeler Adams Chapman Sproul Paul and other stores are alleged.
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Tryder
Wife of
Division
Green
Te Station House
Patrick Coyle
William Cox
James Curtin
Wilder, Jones & Co
Endicott Street
Edward McDonnell
Hyde & Wheeler
Adams & Chapman
Sproul & Paul
Nurses' International Association forms for aged nurses
An association of nurses named the Nurses International Association is formed to establish retreats for invalid and homeless aged nurses. Eunice D Kinney M D editor of the Nurse is president and founder. Their motto is We are with you to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Nurses’ International Association
Eunice D. Kinney
M.D
Nurse
Evangelical Alliance Looks at Sunday Observance Resolutions Adopted
Boston Evangelical Alliance members debated Sunday observances and revival prospects. Resolutions opposing Sunday openings and abolishing Fast Day were unanimously adopted, while proposed abolition of Sunday sales was postponed. Officers elected include President Nelson B. Jones and secretary Will C. Wood. notable speakers featured Parkhurst, Roberts, Major Brewer, and Schiveren.
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Boston
Allance
Spaulding
Commonwealth
W. C. Parkhurst
Pitts Street Mission
Mr. Roberts
Davis Street
Major Brewer
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Salvation Army
Evangelist Schiveren
Nelson B. Jones
Arthur Little
D.D
Gumbart
M. D. Kneeland
Albert Louis Banks
William Graham
Cyrus Cunningham
Will C. Wood
J. P. Bixby
W. A. Brodbeck
E. M. Dorst
William Adams
Frank Hinman
James M. Gray
School Board Organizes for 1893. names three new schools
The first 1893 School Board meeting elected Samuel B. Capen chairman and organized by appointing Phineas Bates secretary Fred I Pettigrove treasurer William J Porter auditing clerk and Alvah H Peters messenger The board voted to name the North Brighton grammar school the William Wirt School the Allston school the Washington Allston and the Glen road primary school the Margaret Fuller School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Capen
Phineas Bates
Fred I. Pettigrove
William J. Porter
Alvah H. Peters
North Brighton
William Wirt
Allston
Washington Allston
Glen Road
Margaret Fuller
Massachusetts Humane Society Awards for Rescue Efforts
The Massachusetts Humane Society awarded multiple medals and certificates for lifesaving acts in 1892. Recipients include James Robertson and Edward Gruber for rescuing a Mrs Esau and her daughter at Revere Beach on Aug 15. John Puddister for saving a boy at East Cambridge on Apr 30. Patrick McNamara for saving Benjamin Proctor Jr. at Warid's Pond on Dec 13. Franklin Burns for saving Grace Conant near a train on Sept 22. Mrs. J Frisbee for rescuing a boy from ice at Everett on Jan 1. Lawrence Smitherman and Mrs. David Anderson for saving Dora Shea at Black Ball Pond on Dec 28. and Whitman, Matheson, Jensen, and August Czametsky for rescuing nine men from the capsized sloop Topsy off Lovell's Island on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Massachusetts Humane Society
James Robertson
Edward Gruber
Esau
Revere Beach
John J. Puddister
Ast Cambridge
Patrick McNamara
Benjamin Proctor, Jr
Warid’s Pond
Franklin B. Burns
Grace Conant
Everett
Lawrence J. Smitherman
David Anderson
Dora Shea
Black Ball Pond
Winchester
George Whitman
John Matheson
Hans Jensen
August Czametsky
Topsy
Lovell’s Island
Funeral of John McAvoy Held at St Peter's Cambridge
The funeral of John McAvoy was largely attended at St Peter's Church in Cambridge yesterday. Rev Arthur McAvoy of Gonzaga College Md, a brother of the deceased, officiated as celebrant with Rev Fathers Broderick and Doody as deacon and subdeacon. Doody delivered an affecting eulogy. Present were former Boston and Cambridge newspaper staff, Cambridge city officials, and Municpal Court staff, with numerous floral tributes from friends and McAvoy's organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
McAvoy
St. Peter’s Church
Cambridge
Arthur McAvoy
Gonzaga College
Broderick
Doody
Father Doody
Boston
Municipal Court of
Does It Pay to Advertise in a Shoe Store Rush
Jameson & Knowles Company at 15 Winter Street reports record crowds and repeated door-locking on opening day. The shoe shop credits free advertising for drawing massive customer demand and a highly successful sales event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson & Knowles Company
Winter Street
Steamer Mary Houston Sunk by Ice Near Cincinnati
The steamer Mary Houston was sunk by floating ice today near Cincinnati. Loss estimated at 15,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mary Houston
Trade secretary a Cabinet post for commerce advocates
Charles Richardson of Boston, former Paint and Oil Club leader, proposes a new Cabinet level Secretary of Trade and Commerce. He filed a petition with 1600 business leaders, urging Congress to create a department and place a trade secretary in the President’s official family. He cites delays in bids to influence Congress and argues a cabinet officer could advocate for commercial interests. Boston figures show interest. Washington reaction remains uncertain.
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Secretary of Trade
Charles Richardson
The
Paint and Oil Club of
New England
National Paint and Oil Association
Richardson
Congress
Mr. Richardson
Treasury
Torrey
Solons
Washington
Franks offers magnetic treatments in Boston circles
Dr William Franks advertises as a business medium offering magnetic treatments and will hold circles Tuesday evenings. He plans to go out to hold circles and offers sittings daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 33 Common Street, 4th door below Tremont Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Franks
Common ST
Tremont St
Boston
G. O. Taylor Whiskeys Face Imitation and Trademark Battle
The Graves firm defends the G. O. Taylor Whiskeys trademark against imitators imitating “Taylor” brands. They note the label, bottle, and seven year aging standards, and that physicians and druggists endorse the product. The brand originated with C H Graves & Sons in May 1873 and remains trusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Taylor
C. H. Graves & Sons
Taylor’s
G. M. Taylor
C.H. Graves & Sons
Press arrival signals cellar project underway
A small army of experts works in the cellar as a Hoe Jumbo press is en route, marking the start of a significant printing setup.
Last Spike on Great Northern Reaches Cascade West
The last spike on the Great Northern transcontinental line was driven on the western Cascade slope in Washington by Superintendent Shields who heads to Seattle to arrange through train service to and from St. Paul. The new 1785 mile route shortens east to Pacific water by 126 miles. In 1892 the company laid 573 miles of track with 289 companies involved. Regular through service from St. Paul and Minneapolis will begin soon.
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St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern
Cascade Mountains
Washington
Shields
Seattle
Minneapolis
Pope Opens Episcopal Jubilee with Children Reception
In Rome the Pope marked the episcopal jubilee by hosting 500 children from noble Catholic families alongside their parents in the Consistorial Hall. A choir sang a Columbus hymn, medals were awarded by the Pope, and the children were dismissed with his blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Christopher Columbus
Typhus Epidemic Spreads Across Northern Mexico
Typhus fever strikes nearly all towns in northern Mexico except Monterey and Durango. In Torreon and Laredo there are seventy new cases and seven deaths. The disease has reached Eagle Pass, Texas. San Luis Potosi reports rising deaths as the outbreak continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrreon
Mex
Mexico
Monterey
Durango
Laredo
Eagle Pass
Texas
San Luis Potosi
Boston Press Club Dinner Planned at American House
The seventh annual Boston Press Club dinner will be held at the American House on Thursday January 19 at five o clock with a 430 pm reception. All newspaper men including non members and ex members are invited without reservation. President E B Haskell will preside and ample entertainment is promised for a reunion and good cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Press Club
American House
E. B. Haskell
Royal Wedding Festivity In Sigmaringen Amid Royal Arrival
Jan. 9 Sigmaringen reports town celebration for the coming marriage of Princess Marie of Edinburgh to Prince Ferdinand Crown Prince of Roumania. Duchess of Edinburgh and Duke accompany Marie. Emperor William, King Carol of Roumania, and Duke of Connaught attend. Bells ring, troops salute, and crowds cheer Hochs.
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Sigmaringen
Marie of Edinburgh
Ferdinand
Roumania
Marie
Duke
Duchess of Edinburgh
Coburg
Leopold of
Marie Bein
Church of England
Prince Ferdinand
Duke of Edinburgh
Bites Ferdinand
Emperor William
House of Hohenzollern
Typhus death reported in Turn River area
Mary Buxton aged 47 died of typhus fever at Turn River three miles from Stamcorp Conn. The Health Board announced measures to enforce contagion laws amid numerous diphtheria and scarlet fever cases.
Annie Pearl Driven Ashore in January hurricane at Cutter Harbor
Schooner Annie Pearl under Captain Jenks of Parrsboro N S parted chain and ran ashore January 6 on the West side of Cutter Harbor while en route from Boston to Canning N S. Cargo being discharged. With fair weather the vessel may float and be saved in damaged condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macuias
Annie Pearl
Jenks
Parrsboro
N. S
Boston
Canning, N. S
Cutter Harbor
Widow Refused Succession Without Conversion
In Tangier on January 9, the widow of Mulai Sud Hadj Abdul es Salaam, former shereef of Wazan, was informed she cannot inherit the shereef’s property unless she becomes a Moham medan. She refuses to convert, prompting notable complications and attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Mulai Sud Hadj-Abd-es-Salaam
Shereef
Wazan
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Huet Nseayeey
Nat Grey
Boston Post
Gas Trust
Hoar
Gas Commissioners
Tor
Springfield
Russell
Shuman
Nurse Association
W.H. Hervey & CO
Union St
Smith’s
Sanford’s
Dobson’s
Evangelical Alliance
President Caper Row
Humane Society Awards
John J. Mavoy
John F. Andrew
St. Louis
New York
Andrew
Press Club
GEO. R. Libby & CO
Washington St
Col
Devonshire St
Epps
Civilervice Gazette
James Epps & Co
Hommopathic Chemists
London
England
Archie
Wilson Bros
Express
Tremont Row
Princess Maria
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