Immigrant Fleet Boosts Boston Population by 1778
Boston welcomed 1778 immigrants as three transatlantic steamers, the New England the Vancouver and the Altonia, arrived amid rough Atlantic seas. Most passengers were Finns Russians and Scandinavians with others from Italy and Portugal. A few steerage passengers faced delays and minor clashes at docks while a death at sea and a raft of stories of reunions and future prospects colored the arrivals.
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Worcester Rector Plays Golf and Cricket News
Worcester report highlights Rev. T F Davies Jr new All Saints Church rector an avid golfer and cricketer. He anticipates a spring game with Sutton Lane boys and notes his distinguished lineage including a bishop father and a Lambeth-ordained great great uncle. In Leominster, Julia Stone learns she has wed thrice while her first husband lived, discovering his death after two renewed marriages.
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Sutton Lane
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Worcester men haul single perch from Texas millpond
John J. Power, Gerald Cooney, Al Mellom, Henry J. Hedge and Charles A. Mason obtained a mounted framed perch after hours of ice fishing in biting cold. The trip began on a Friday night, which they say doomed the effort from the start.
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John J. Power
Gerald Cooney
al Mellom
Henry J. Hedge
Charles A. Mason
Texas Millpond
Dramatic accident mars factory shift in Westboro
Ira Blois worked in a Westboro factory when a steel knife forged from an engine fragment ruptured and pierced his clothing and skin. The blade broke apart and was stopped by his breastbone, sparing a more serious injury.
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Ira Blois
Gas pipe and telephone wires puzzle Clinton police station
Electricians puzzle over dimmed gas light at Clinton police station where gas pipes are crossed by telephone and signal lines. Theories suggest insulated wire could affect the gas valve, altering gas flow when bells ring or calls occur.
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New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Brown
Attleboro debutante to sing opera as Lily Wallini
Miss Clara Wallenthin, formerly of Attleboro, adopts the stage name Lily Wallini. She has signed a three year contract to sing grand opera across European capitals and plans a later U S tour bringing the company to America with appearances in New York and Boston.
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America
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New York
Boston
Cable road up Mt Wachusett granted in Worcester
Worcester and Northern Street Railway Company has been granted a franchise by Mt Wachusett reservation commissioners. The cable line will ascend from the easterly side along the Mountain House trail, linking Worcester with the mountain summit.
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Mt. Wachusett
Worcester & Northern Street Railway Company
Mt. Wachusett Reservation
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Mine Believed Plenty In Upton Hunt Claims Big Pelt
Upton January 11 two mining workers were reported killed nearby and hunters claim many of these animals roam the area. Charles Haynes secured the first pelt and sent it to a furrier for four pounds five shillings.
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Upton
Charles Haynes
Coal famine drives truancy as boys help fuel families
Worcester, Jan. 11. The coal shortage has caused higher truancy this winter. Boys stay home to aid fuel collection, boosting truancy officers pay by the $100 raise approved at the school committee meeting.
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Worcester
Richardson Decision Today on Grand Jury Hold
Judge Bosson to decide at noon whether Katherine Y Richardson will be held for the grand jury on an attempted murder charge. The defense promises a sensational statement if she is discharged, while a held decision could shift attention to other civil matters in Woodsville New Hampshire. Miss Richardson and her brother, along with nurse, remain in sequestered quarters as she endures strain from court and illness. Bail readiness is noted and her civil guardian hearing proceeds with testimony.
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Woodsville
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Littleton
Charles W. Bartlett
Back Bay
Quincy
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Harry
Federation Forum Discusses A Sufficient Basis For Religions
The People's Forum met at the Morgan Memorial to debate a federation of religions with Rev Hiram Vrooman of Swedenborgian faith urging reinterpretation of religious truths to common meanings. Speakers included Parker Hammett Barlow McClellan Griffin Carroll Tibbets Hill, all backing federation as a path to unity. Next Sunday Rev Alfred Noon will discuss Temperance.
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Not New at Harvard Plan of Retiring Professors
Harvard has long practiced retirement for professors at 60 with proportional compensation. President Schurman proposes 70 as at Cornell, but Harvard's Dean Furlburt notes Harvard's system is older and includes a committee to assess records of late arrivals from other colleges. Retired instructors receive up to two thirds of their Harvard salary.
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Ithacan University
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Furlburt
Pope learns of attack on King Alfonso of Spain
The Pope was informed early this morning about the assassination attempt on King Alfonso of Spain. Details remain sparse as authorities assess the situation and the potential impact on European affairs.
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Rome
Alfonso
Spain
Message of congratulations from pontiffs to godson
A fragmentary report describes a telegram of congratulations sent to a godson on his caps and notes a pontiff offering extended prayer in a private chapel. The context and identities are unclear due to the damaged text.
Stage Attractions Shine at Tremont and Boston Theatres Tonight
Hen rietta Crosman opens her annual engagement at Tremont with The Sword of the King while Park ends Everyman after a long run. James T. Powers stars in Jewel of Asia on January 19. In Old Kentucky begins a three weeks run at Boston Theatre with Bessie Barriscale making her Boston debut as Madge. Clara Thropp returns tonight as leading lady in A Gambler s Daughter at Grand Opera House. Lothrop promotes The Two Orphans at Bowdoin Square Theatre with top company. Du Barry enters its fifth week at Hollis with Mrs Leslie in the cast.
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Bottle Babies and Entertainment News Pillars
Bottle babies are urged to gain weight with milk mixtures and Scott's Emulsion. Carter’s performance prospects rise as Virginian Harned ends Iris at the Colonial and Julius Cesar follows. New shows include A Country Girl at the Museum and Lost River at Music Hall. Vaudeville stars Rosa Naynon, Madge Louis, McCabe, Sabine, Vera, Irene Franklin, Rose Jeannette, and Edward M Favor with Edith Sinclair debut Cesar's Angel. The Palace hosts Al Reeves's burlesque. Nickelodeon features Lady Olga and serpents. Tracy the Outlaw grips Grand Opera House attention.
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Concert at the Boston Theatre Delights Large Audience
The Boston Theatre hosted a well attended concert last evening with the First Regiment Band and Artie Hall performing new songs. Martha A. and Luke Pulley also contributed, delivering engaging performances alongside Gardner West and Sunshine Fox, Ward, Willis J. Flanagan and others.
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