Century Old Bulfinch Front Tells Massachusetts Centennial
A century ago the Great and General Court of Massachusetts gathered in Boston to celebrate the centennial occupation of the Bulfinch front of the State House. Governor Wolcott led proceedings with a historic gavel. dignitaries and the public attended as speakers recalled the building’s legacy and Bulfinch design.
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Great and General Court
Massachusetts
Boston
State House
Bulfinch
Senate Chamber
House
Wolcott
E. P. Sohier
W. W. Vaughn
G. B. Blake
Ellen S. Bulfinch
Cambridge
Ross
Crane
Ellery B. Crane
Commonwealth
Sumner
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Union
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
Charles Bulfinch
United States
Library of Congress
United States Supreme Court
Post Office Department
Navy Department
Bureau of Pensions
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
Washington
House of Representatives
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Circuit Court of Apreais
Alaska
Klondike
Alaskan
Massachusetts State House History Echoes in Governor Remarks
The governor speaks of the State House as a monument where presidents and leaders like Webster Everett Choate Sumner Andrew and John A. Andrew once stood and shaped the nation. Senator Roe of Worcester then recounts the building’s history and notable events, highlighting its significance in state affairs.
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Erica
Ure
Massachusetts Bay
United States
Ulysses S. Grant
Webster
Everett
Choate
Sumner
Republic
Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
John A. Andrew
Senator Roe
Worcester
Roe
State House
Unique Calendar Gift Displayed By Photographer Green
A calendar featuring a patron's own child is presented by photographer Green of 140 Court Street. A circular framework holds the photograph, with the calendar leaflets mounted on a fine panel photo card and embellished with clear dates and lettering for mantel or room display.
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Green
Court Street
Thirty Nine Cadets Fail At West Point
West Point officials announced that 39 cadets were discharged after the academic board found deficiencies following a week of regular exams. Of the deficient group 1 was from the second class, 13 from the third class, and 25 from the fourth class.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Corps of Cadets
Trial resumes in Camden murder case as widow claims accidental discharge
The January 11 Camden jury heard Florence McCusker continue her account of her husband’s death. She maintained the pistol went off by accident during a quarrel, reaffirming her stance that the shooting was not intentional.
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Camden
N. J
Florence McCusker
Lowell Honored as Lowell Resigns From House Seats to US Judge
The Massachusetts Legislature adjourned after a brief session with rapid committee organization planned. Francis C Lowell of Ward 11 resigned from the House after his confirmation as United States district judge for the district of Massachusetts. Governor Wolcott and Senate leaders praised his service as eulogies were delivered. The body read petitions and prepared tentative bills while committees formed for quicker action.
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Senate Chamber
Bulfinch State House
Francis C. Lowell
Ward 11
United States
Massachusetts
Wolcott
Alfred S. Rowe
Worcester
Lowell
Boston
House
Clarke
Wellesley
President
Senate
United States District Court
District of
Messrs. Clarke
Myers
Cambridge
Stone
Springfield
Washburn
Saunders
Bates
Mr. Clarke
Ways and Means
Boston & Maine
Robert T. Swan
Union
Cuba
North Pole
Abyssinia
South Africa
United States Senate
Congress
Water Front Notes on Vessels and Ocean Trades
A series of shipping notes from New Bedford cover the Manson’s past voyages, rising demand for deep water ships on the Pacific coast, and the growing passenger trade next spring. Reports also note the death of Captain John Patten, frostbitten crews from a prior gale, oats cargo issues, a brig abandoned at sea, and pilot boats scouring for incoming liners.
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New Bedford
Manson
Thomas Crapo
Atlantic
Balington Booth
Salvation Army
American Volunteers
Pacific Coast
John Patten
Correvrechan
Newcastle
Hartford
Yarmouth
N. S
Massachusetts Bay
Dora Foster
Goodwin
St. John’s
N. F
Bermuda
Demerara
New York
Matheson
Columbia No
Liberty No
Cunard
Pavonia
Atkin
Liverpool
Queenstown
Johnston
Barrowmore
Waite
London
Columbia
Light
No. 2
No. 3
Joe Fawcett
Aleck Olsen
Thames
Beverly
Jamaica
Schoon
D. W. Abercrombie
Andover Seminary
C. H. Morse
Morse
E. Danielson
George F. Hewitt
A. T. Hopkins
Cann
Clare
Bernard
Henshaw
Ethelred
Coquet
Hamburg
Charleston
S. C
John Currier
Hiogo
Baltimore
Epicureans Dance at National Epicurean College Ball
The National Epicurean College held its second ball at Union Park Hall with a large attendance. A concert followed by dancing lasted until 2 am with J. T. Driessens as chief marshal and aides A. E. Housego Arthur Taylor and Oscar Schwabe. A banquet occurred at intermission.
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National Epicurean College
Union Park Hall
J. T. Driessens
Messrs
A. E. Housego
Arthur Taylor
Oscar Schwabe
Dramatic Happenings Highlight Boston Theaters
A rundown of recent stage attractions in Boston notes Little Vesta Tilley and other performers drawing crowds at Park Castle Square and Bowdoin Square. It mentions Lizzie Morgan images, Cumberland ’61 at the Museum, Ida Mille in The Nortlandie Wedding, Ethel Barrington in Ranch 10, and upcoming premieres and concerts with Sousa, Remenyi, Marteau, and Szumowska.
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Mary Jane
Park Theatre
Vesta Tilley
Castle Square Theatre
Lizzie Morgan
Marie Shotwell
Edgar L. Davenport
John E. Kellerd
Boston
New York
Grand Theatre
Gotham
Elect
Christie MacDonald
Mr. Sousa
M. Rudinoff
Keith
Edouard Remenyi
Charlestown
Bijou Theatre
Henri Marteau
Mme. Szumowska
Association Hall
Marion Sawtell
Newton Highlands Opera House
Annie Murray
Mile
Ani
Merry Monarchs
Palace Theatre
Zeryni
Columbia Theatre
Historic Rail Schedule Fragments From New Hampshire Branch Lines
A dated railway timetable lists frequent daily departures and seasonal Sunday services across multiple branches including Manchester Nashua Concord lines, Portsmouth and North Weare routes, and White Mountain connections. It notes exceptions for stops at New Boston Warren Bethlehem Twin Mountain and special trains to Montreal Quebec Chicago and western destinations. The document is signed by General Passenger Agent D. J. Flanders.
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Portland
Halifax
the Provin
ST. Stephen
N. B
ANDRE
North Os Conway
Whitefield
Lancaster
Maine Central
Mare
Wisgaset
Thomaston
Rockland
Bath
Quebec
North Conway
Manchester
Denae
New Boston
North Whatenniker
North Weare
Portsmouth
Hookset
Suncook
Pittsfield
Vaileley
Nashua
Concord
Belmont P. Tilton
Lakeport
Gene
Ashland
Laconia
Wents
Wyymouth
Eo Abe Nin
Eo Abe Nin A. W
Warren Aa Haverhill
Campton
North Woodstock
Stako Ag
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Bristol
Pclaremont
Hanover
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooke
ST. J
White River
Montreal and
Montreal
Boston Air Line
Chicago and
the West
G. T. Ry
Vis Cc. P. Ry
Rurk
Fitchburg
Keene
Bellows Falls
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Edwards
Glens Falls
Plattsburg
Adirondacks
Burlington
St. Albans
Malone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Monetreal
Vermont
New York
Canada
Bokes
Washington Street
Causeway Street
Boston
J. R. Watson
New Haven
Hartford
OLD Colony
Park Square
New London
Middletown
Willimantic
Air Line Limited
Stonington
Norwich
Philadelphia
Alvimoris
Twashington
Maryland
Providence
Fall River
New Bediford
Kneeland Street
Plymouth
Whitman
Pr‘isount
Cohasset
Sund
Provincetown
Chatham
Hyannis
Sung
Woon's Hole
Cottage City
Nantucket
Boston & Case Station
Marlboro
Fipchburg
MOM Lnbt
Clinton
Old Star House
Ark Square
Palmer
Boston Rae
Connor
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Charles R. Prescott
Charles Knight
Haverhill
George L. Burt
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Salem
John S. Bleakie
Robert Bleakie
Falmouth Water Company
H. E. Gaylord
South Hadley
Mr. Hayes
Merrimac River
the State Library
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State Board of Health
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Barnstable
North Andover
Oston Post
Almanac and Encyclopedia
Special
New England
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Sandwich Islands
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Greece
Treasury
Newark
The
Boston Post
Epicureans
Dean
IN Square Theatre
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Wallace Campbell
Howard
Watson
Watson Sisters
May
Leona
Josie
el Triangul Giratorio
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Army of Fun
Ncmahon
KING
Coon
Abe
Herbert Brothers
ED. R. Lang
Mattie Rooney
Pat Rooney
Jr Melville
Conway Derenda
Breen
Dover and
Washington Sts
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Grand Theatre Stock Co
Metropolis
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Boston Museum
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Cumberland
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Sousa
Ober
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Davenport
Williams & Adams
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Weber & Fields
Lydia Titus
George Fuller Golden
Casey
Adelphi
Harriet Webb
Railroads
Boston & Maine RR
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Union Station
Eastport
Calais
ST. Andrews
ST. John
Weirs
Warren
Bethlehem Jet
Twin Mountain
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D. J. Flanders
Castle Theatre
Tremont St
Tremont
Toors
Jim the Penman
Aquarium
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PINE
Ment CO
Gilbert's Goat Circus
Harry Clifford
Kitty Clifford
CE Bar
Sam Lucas
Sarcho
EL Campanos
Kenney
Strand
J. Wallace Goodrich
Music Hall
John
Drew
Rex Gatrre
Isaac B. Rich
H. V. Osmond
Henry Miller
Frank Daniels
Tremont Theatre
Smith & Merbert
Capt
Chumley
Gempa
Crandod Opera House
Burt Haverly
Eve
Milton Royle
Ustin & Stone
Michigan
Tom and Jerry Wallice Ross
Oarsman
LA Isk
LE Rosa
Eden Musee
Beany
Chamber of Horrors
Fitchburg Railroad
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Hoosac Tunnel
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