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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Jan 13, 1886

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Man Accused Nelson Appears in Stifling Clinton Court

Special to the Post Clinton Mississippi January 12. Dr E M Nelson the alleged bank conspirator faced the court as officers escorted him from Clinton House to the courthouse in bitter cold. Bail denied. he awaits Worcester Superior Court next week. Witnesses discuss McNeil murder theories and the bonds of Rutland Marble Company tied to the crime. Stockholders met. few shares represented. examiner Gatchell to file report. Parson’s statements about McNeil and Veo provide conflicting details on the North trip and bag transfers.

POST Clinton E. M. Nelson Hayter d@fficer Parker Clinton House Tiree Dr. Nelson di Cto Worcester Hoor. White Lowell W. J. Orcutt Joe Dyson Theistrict Police Judive Stone der. Nelson White President Page Gaia Mr. Orcutt Juugestove Superior Court Worcester County Bail Boston Winnie Keltiey McNeil Alfred D. Wage Ayer Amc Mark Tow The Mr. Page Fand National Bank Savings Bank Rutland Marble Company Nelson Veo McNeu McNei Abe Genutleman Vermont Raland Vey Page Bhut Gatchell Mr. Gatchell Parsons J. D. Parsons Pulimaan McNeill St. Albans Kutland Vew Montreal Rutland Mr. Parsons

Ohio House seats change after Hamilton county unseating

The Ohio House reported a resolution to unseat nine Democratic Hamilton county members. The measure passed, vacating the seats as Republicans were sworn in amid cheers and jeers. Each branch of the Legislature began separately choosing a U.S. Senate candidate with Thurman and Sherman receiving votes in both chambers.

Columbus Committee On Elections In Hoase of Representatives Hamilton County United States Senate Thurman Sherman House

Market swings tied to fires and wars in early news

Special to the Post reports a volatile stock market reacting to conflict and disaster. The Clinton Street Boston fire is cited as a trigger for lower quotes, then as control improves prices rebound and firm up despite large damage. The pattern shows authorities using events to justify price moves.

New York Clinton Street Boston

Train wreck near Twiton New Hampshire injures none

A down passenger train wrecked one mile north of Twiton due to rails likely buckling in extreme cold. Engine W A Stowell and James Badger were aboard with cars toppled but no serious injuries. Passengers were moved by freight engine to the depot for onward travel.

Twiton N. H W. A. Stowell James Badger Crawing S. W. Clark Paris Storange H. St. Edwards Waltham Mass Badger Clark Crborse

Democcratic city committee selects officers and plans banquet

Brockton January 12 at a Monday meeting the Democratic city committee chose W J L Douglas as chairman W M Pratt as vice chairman George R Thompson as secretary Patrick McCarthy as treasurer and elected thirty five honorary members The treasurer reports 1835 debt free and the group votes to keep headquarters open permanently Great preparations are underway for a Washington's Birthday banquet.

Brockton W. JL. Douglas W .M. Pratt George R. Thompson Patrick McCarthy Washington

Sutton Commandery Knights Templar Installed in New Reporp

Sutton Commandery officers were publicly installed at Masonic Hall in New Reporp Mass by Eminent Sir Charles J. Noyes with Eminent Commander Charles BE Pierce of St Olivier Boston assisting. Ezekiel Gardiner became eminent commander with T W Cole generalissimy Ephraim Marshall captain general. A banquet at 7 and a concert followed.

New Reprorp Mass Sutton Knights Templar Masonic Hall Charles J. Noyes Charles BE Pierce St. Olivier Boston A. H.howland, Jr Massachusetts Grand Lodge Luton Ezekiel Gardiner T. W. Cole Ephil A. Marshall

Missionary convention meeting held in Fall River

The Southern missionary convention of the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts met at Ascension Church with Rev. Frederick Courtney of St. Paul's Boston delivering the sermon. Rev. Surprel Sherman read an essay on The Scope of Freedom of the Will and a discussion followed. Bishop Paddock attended as services were held at St. James St. John’s and other churches.

Fall River Mass Southern Missionary Convention Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Ascension Church Frederick Courtney St. Paul’s Boston Surprel Sherman Jamaica Plain St. James St. John’s Paddock

Brockton Consideration of New Streetcar Car Factory Plan

In Brockton several wealthy citizens contemplate forming a stock company with 50000 capital to build street railway cars. One promoter will present the scheme to the Commercial Club soon seeking advice. Empty-building owners show willingness to back new enterprises in Brockton.

Brockton Stockton Commercial Club

Uniform stitching shop wage scale talks in Haverhill

In Haverhill Mass the Manufacturers Union and Knights of Labor bargained on deducting pay for steam power from girl stitchers. They agreed to an immediate joint meeting to set a uniform stitching shop price scale and to proceed without factory interruptions while arrangements are made.

Haverhill Mass The Manufacturers’ Union Knights of Labor

New York Cotton Goods Market Report

From the New York Commercial Bulletin, business was less active last week due to severe weather. Staple cotton goods remained quiet but steady, low grade bleached cottons were slight buyers, cottonades fairly active and firm, prints and ginghams in moderate demand, dress goods a touch more active, and men s wear woollens in stealth demand with advances on overcastings.

New York New York Commercial Bulletin

North Dighton assault cases heard in Taunton court

In Taunton Massachusetts Judge Fox heard the North Dighton assault cases all day. At 5 39 pm the evidence was finished and arguments are set for morning. Foundrymen testify to two attackers while strikers deny any blows. Most strikers arrested are expected to be bound over to the grand jury.

Taunton Mass Fox District Court

Packard Seen Likely as Deputy Sheriff Nominee

In Brockton on January 12 the probable appointment of J Wallace Packard a lifelong Democrat as deputy sheriff was noted. Three of the four names on the ballot or slate include Senator Douglas Dr L E Dean of the State board of health lunacy and charity and Lorenzo B Terry. At the Democratic city committee meeting last night Packard was congratulated on the probable appointment.

Brockton J. Wallace Packard Senator Douglas Lk. E. Dean State Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Lorenzo B. Terry Democratic City Committee Packard

Boy allegedly abandoned by stepmother in Dover street incident

Five year old Willie Follett, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Follett, was found on the street and brought to the police station. He said he had been kicked out of doors to shift for himself this forenoon by his stepmother. The boy, hungry and chilled, claims he has been shockingly treated and will be arrested tomorrow for cruelty.

Dover N. ST Willie Frank Follett

Infant dies in Lewiston kerosene lamp blaze

Mary Welch about 1 year old of Hines alley Lewiston burned to death after dropping a kerosene lamp and catching her clothes in flames no aid could be rendered before tragedy end of day report states the fire started when the lamp spilled oil and ignited portions of her clothing

Lewiston Mary Welch Hines Alley

Flags at half mast for late Vice President Hendricks

Lima reports public buildings and foreign legations and consulates lowered flags to half mast in tribute to the memory of the late Vice President Hendricks. The action followed latest reports from Galveston dated January 12.

Lima Galveston Hendricks

Weavers in Norwich to Return After 10 Percent Increase

Norwich January 12. The striking weavers of the Shetucket mills will return to work tomorrow after the company granted a 10 percent wage increase.

Norwich Conn Shetucket

Adjourned hearing in dike explosion case held

Marshfield Massachusetts January 12 adjourned bearing in the case of the dike explosion was held here today. Testimony will not be made public at present.

Marshfield Mass

Weather Outlook Across Regions in Early January 1831

Washington in January 1831 reports fair weather with a slowly rising temperature and variable winds shifting to the south. Barometer falls in most regions, with the extreme northeast later showing a rise. Mid-Atlantic sees warmer, fair conditions with winds generally southerly. South Atlantic and East Gulf regions stay warm and fair with variable to easterly winds. West Gulf experiences fair, warmer weather with southeasterly winds. Lower Lake region notes warmer, cloudy weather with local snows and southerly winds.

Washineton Jan New England Middle Atlantic States South Atlantic States East Gulf States West Gulf States Lower Lake Region

Specific Provisions Wanted by Mr. Cooper

Mr Cooper will prepare a minority report criticizing the Hoar presidential succession bill for lacking clear salary provisions for a succeeding cabinet officer and insufficient definiteness in the line of succession statutes. He asks who exercises full presidential powers and who appoints or remakes cabinet members, and notes the absence of safeguards if the president and vice president elect die before a new cabinet is chosen. A field day for silver advocates also unfolds as Reagan wins support in the House, while Vance argues in the Senate on silver versus gold and related wage implications. Massachusetts nominations are discussed with Garcelon’s merit noted and Newtonville politics examined, amid Mexican reciprocity and pending patent news from Boston.

Washington, D. C Cooper Hoir Clevelana Kendricks Fretingouysen Reagan Morrison POST Senate Vance Gresham Massachusetts Postminsters Garcaton Winchester Maine Scamell Garcelon Newtonville Ely Jettera Turner Vilas Civil Service Reform Association Logan Committee On Produse Exchange New York City Tapeioca Io Governor's Island Hawiey Beck Fifance Eustis House of Representatives Secretary of the Treasury United States Pugh London Puga Hashad George

Senator Beck Aims Resolution on Silver Standard Debate

Senator Beck introduces a resolution amid ongoing discourse on silver as a monetary standard while Senator Vance voices opposition and outlines concerns about inflation and economic stability. The clash signals a broader party divide as fiscal policy stalls in the chamber.

Senator Beck Senator Vance

Reports of Commissions Appointed Under Arthur's Administration

The President sent to the Senate a message transmitting reports of the commission to Central and South American States. They urge trade growth via better steamship facilities, reciprocity treaties, and a common silver coin as legal tender among American nations. They advocate an international convention hosted in the United States to discuss topics including a shared silver coin plan and stronger hemispheric ties. The commissions note broad support with Chile wavering, and call for an invited assembly to foster commerce and unity across the Western Hemisphere.

Arthur Washington Senate Central and South American United States Central and South America South America American Central

City Council Reorganizes Committees and Names Officials

The first city council meeting last evening set committee assignments for new members from Ward 2 with Dwyer on claims fuel and street lights North on finance Lincoln on legislative matters and Elston on public property. A school board request for two new schoolhorses and a convention to elect a new member followed a resignation. Jan 20 was set for the joint convention to elect Skinner’s successor. The mayor appointed and the board confirmed several officials, including Skilton, Roulstone, Vincent, Mitchell, Mann, Walker, Lipby, Dirling, Tufts, Bartlett, Flaherty, Smith, Richards, and Frazil. Bonds for Mann Giles and Hasden as constables were approved. Frank G Williams won the street superintendent post with 14 votes. Reelected water board and library trustees were named.

Ward 2 Dwyer North Lincoln Elston C. 8 Skinner George C. Skilton Board of Health Thomas R. Roulstone George S. Vincent William P. Mitchell Jairus Mann Bijah Walker Stlilman H. Lipby Sessor Simarl C. Dirling Nathan Tufts George W. Bartlett William A. Flaherty Hiram D. Smith Samuel T. Richards Douglas Frazil Joseph J. Giles William Hasden Frank G. Williams Richard T. Blackwell John P. Wrichards Milo Crane Joan M. Woods Joseph O. Hayden Charles H. Brown Wilter Barnes Water Board George A. Brace William i. Brine J. Henry Flitner Public Library

Tragic Greene County Farm Murder in Sleep

In Bloomington on January 12 a Greene county farmer James Dobson was killed by a negro assailant who struck him with an axe in their bed. Mrs. Dobson fought the attacker as he fled. the suspect was arrested in Gay claiming he acted in his sleep.

Bloomington

Death of 65 year old lawyer in Lebanon sleigh incident

In Lebanon Penn on January 12 Cyrus P. Miller a leading lawyer died while riding in a sleigh. The body sat upright in the sleigh after stopping at a bank. He was 65 and officials suspect heart disease as the cause.

Reading Penn Cyrus P. Miller Lebanon Muller

Wreck of bark Veteran reported off Colon

Fall River Mass January 12 Collestor Brady received notice of the wreck in a gale off Colon December 3 of the bark Veteran of Somerset Captain J H Blackford from New York for Aspinwall November 4 with a cargo of lumber The vessel was a total loss Two crew were saved The loss on vessel was 16000 insurance 84000 The cargo valued at 81200 fully insured

Fall River Mass Collestor Brady Colon Veteran of Somerset J. H. Blackford New York Aspinwall

Colossal Golden Wedding for John and Mrs Howard

In Cohasset Massachusetts on June 12 Mr and Mrs John Howard observed their golden wedding with a large turnout of friends offering congratulations at the celebration.

Cohasset Mass John Howard

Fireman's Day in Cambridge and Surrounding Fires

A Cambridge blaze at Third and Porter streets destroyed a Seavey & Co. tin and zinc works, with 60,000 in stock lost and 150 workers cut to 30. The fire spread to Clinton street sites, including a Fletcher butter and eggs store, threatening broader destruction. In Worcester, a Sessions block fire gutted Nos. 5,7 and 9 Trumbull Street, with extensive losses and insurance coverage. Additional fires hit Worcester warehousing, Montreal baggage car, and other incidents across towns, all leaving costly damages but largely insured.

Fire Department Cambridge Third and Porter Streets East Messrs. Seavey & Co Boston North Street Somerville Third Street Potter Street Messrs Seavey Messrs W. B. Hastings & Co Coleman St. Nicholas Clinton Street T. Fletcher Quincy Row St Il Jane KE. Quincy T. Fletcher, Hines & Hayden W.C. Rogers & Co Fruit Commission C. H. Thompson & Co F. M. Holmes Page, Kidder & Co Dorr Ehlison & Co J. F. Hosmer Neptune Insurance Company Boylston Firemen’s Pennsylvania Insurance Company of North America Royal Neptune London Liverpool Globe Messrs. Dorr Allison, & Co Home Insurance Company Guardian of Enggland Phoenix Stamford Citizens’ of New York Hollis & Snow A. Wv. Hibbard B. D. Sweet Thompson & Co Northern Assurance Company Prescott Boyls Qther Heyden V. Hinds Fire Association of Philadlphia Greene & Co City of Thomas Diana & Co Emperal Watson, Smith & Co American Newark Springfield George Wiegler Moses Kerr & Co Mechanics Chrookliyn Merchant Rochester Rochester German of Rochester, N. Y. Messrs. Page, Kidder & Co Mercantile of Cleveland New York National American of Newak American of Equitable of Providence Messrs. W. O. Rogers & Co South Market Street Worcester Woonccester Mass Trumbuil Street W. H. Blodgett & C No. 5 George Sessions & Son Connecticut Hartford Commercial Asion Franklin Philadelphia Queen of Pacific Northwestern National Milwaukee George Sessions Howard W. H. Blodgett & Co’s City of London Williamsburg City Waverly Mr. Sessions Henry Hay Tait Germanic Mercury Zaro Joseph Hewitt Kincardine John Morrigan Manitoulin Island William Scott Draper Kenneth Morrison Doe Lake John Stamp West Gravenhurst Robert Wemstley John Robinson Charles Wishman Alma Ark Robert Grier & Co Summerdale Ill Port Au Prince Sateraville R. I Charles Rodgers Clinton Rutherford Avenue Chilson Court Patrick Connaughton Buallinakill Avenue West Roxbury William A. Brackett Linden Park Roxbury Street North Marvin Street Hose 3 Fitzgerald Third Division Francis C. Gray Phillips Street Vatterman Carley Chemiscal No. 1 Salfolk Bank Tremont Street Raphael & Co. USA

Lynn Officials appoint policemen and other officers

The Lynn board of aldermen confirmed Mayor Hart's police appointments after an executive session. Regular policemen listed include Thomas Ryan, Michael Murphy, Martin Silver and many others. special and unpaid officers named as well. Additional actions: Edwin Bates alderman recount, Frank Baldwin school committee reappointment, Delia Bruce hospital leave, joint school board convention set for Jan. 26, Alderman Pinkham elected president, Michael Donovan named city physician, several named as constables for civil processes.

Lyon Mass Board of Aldermen Mayor Hart Thomas Ryan Michael Murphy Martin Silver David Lee Nelson H. Dee William JF. Hanscomb Walter Dubn David N. Lander Joan A. Thurston Charles E. Eliott Thomas M. Burchess Herbert A. Miller John H. McKenney John Garney Otis Bernard Baumgar Walter H. Jones Richard Fisk John Wagnew Thomas O’ Rien Cheries H. Leavitt Nelson F. Christopher Joan Hayes John Hillerman James N. Waitt Alonzo N. Hadley Timothy R. Dailey Jeremiah J. Cugran George F., Lesvitt John M. Newhall L. LD. Clark Isaiah J. Stone Thomas Twisdee Joan McGlonyally Isaiah Pinkham James H. Emerson Edwin Bates Frank Pinkhan Michael Donovan A. B. Flanders W. L. Hoytt Sidney S. Doodridtze Jammer E. McGorry James H. Lewis John R .Logan

Grace Bean and Arthur Adams Wed at Vendome in Grand Ceremony

Miss Grace Bean daughter of Hon Ivory Bean married Arthur A Adams of the Denison Tag Company at Hotel Vendome in the ebony room. Rev Perrin led the service at 7 30 pm in front of about eighty relatives and friends. A reception for around 400 guests followed with Germania Orchestra providing music and a lavish banquet. The couple will reside at 174 Falmouth street and will be at home on Thursdays in March.

Hotel Vendome Grace Bean Ivory Bean Arthur A. Adams Denison Tag Company Mr. Perrin Columbus Avenue George B. Bigenlow Notes Oxford Germania Orchestra

Major Davis Moves Into Sierra Madre Campaign

El Paso Texas January 12 News reaches here on Major Davis and his command as they moved into the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico over a month ago. They reached Lasas Grandes safely without Apache contact and coordinated with Col Torres at El Valle. Joint forces now prosecute a vigorous campaign against the Apaches.

EL Paso Texas Davis Sierra Madra Mountains Mexico Lasas Grandes Col. Torres el Valle

Rumor Links Grand Trunk to Central Vermont Management

In Toronto on January 12 rumors spread that the Grand Trunk Company would take over full management of the Central Vermont railroad. It was said J Porteous the Grand Trunk general freight agent at Montreal would be named manager of the road.

Montreal Vermont Central Express St. Johns St. Lambert Toronto Ont Grand Trunk Company Central Vermont Railroad J. Porteous Grand Trunk

Prominent Dayton Citizen Ebenezer Thresher Dies

Ebenezer Thresher a notable Dayton resident died this afternoon. Born in Connecticut in 1793 he graduated from Brown University and later served as editor of the Watchman a religious weekly in his career.

Dayton, O Ebenezer Thresher Connecticut Brown University the Watchman

Fall River Spinners Union Adopts Revised By Laws

The Spinners Union of Fall River Mass held a monthly meeting and adopted a revised constitution and by laws. Main changes remove benefits for fire and mill failures and stoppage, while other benefits remain in force.

Fal River Mass The Spinners’ Union

Atkin Addresses Brockton Merchants on Insurance

Edward Atkin of Boston spoke to a large audience at Commercial Club headquarters in Brockton on insurance, with attendees including merchants and shoe manufacturers.

Brockton Mass Edward Atkinson Boston

Record Cold Grips Boston as City Endures Severe Freeze

A brutal cold wave batters Boston and New England with subzero temperatures. Firemen and street crews struggle amid fires, ice, and frozen infrastructure while observers note record lows and escalating damage to fruits and utilities. Weather data from Boston and surrounding towns shows widespread extreme readings, with tie-ins to West storms and ship passages.

Ten Hylton Castle sailors reach Hunter's Point after wreck

Ten shipwrecked crewmen of the steamer Hylton Castle arrive by Long Island Railroad from Patchogue after a harrowing voyage from Sandy Hook. They describe a hurricane like storm, loss of the vessel, and weeks of freezing conditions before reaching Fire Island light and being rescued by the life-saving crew.

Hylton Castle Hunter’s Point L. I Long Island Railroad Patchogue Marshall New York Rouen Sandy Hook al - Be Calvin Wile Fire Island Capain Calvin Miller Watchogue

Parliament Opens as Fears of Plot Subside in London

London reports Parliament opens with no sign of Guy Fawkes intrigue and Liberal A W Peel is re elected Speaker without opposition. Events include swearing in members and writs of election ahead of the Queen's Speech. Other news covers a Russian frontier clash, Balkan thaw, and various European notices.

London Guy Fawkes A. W. Peel House of Commons Houe of Commons Lonbon Russian Moghan Khorasan

Massachusetts Rifle Association Annual Meeting at Quincy House

The Massachusetts Rifle Association held its annual meeting and dinner at the Quincy House. Officers were elected with Salem Wilder and C W Hinman as vice presidents and J E Leach as secretary. The treasurer reported 141.60 in funds as the gathering adjourned to dinner where brief speeches followed from brigade inspector Captain Elijah George and others.

Massachusetts Riifle Association Quincy House Salem Wilder C.w.hinman J. E. Leach George KK. Russell L. H. Bateman C. E. Berry VT. Corus J. BP. Frost H. $. Harris C. W. Hinnia J. BH. Leach W. Lovejoy F. J. Rabbeth H. T. Rockwell G. KR. Russell J. 3. Sawyer EK. B. Souther N. F. Tufts Atockwell Elijsh George Hayes Independent Corps of Cadets Bogan Ninth Regiment Association

Court Proceedings In Salem Return Mixed Verdicts

In Salem Superior Court Chief Justice Brigham presided as juries could not agree in the Julis Sheedy versus city of Salem case with seven jurors for the city and five for the plaintiff. The Lyons versus Ward suit awarded the plaintiff $1575. A Mery Leonard suit against J A Lovett seeks $20000 for injuries from ice on a Gloucester wagon. Insolvency meetings before Judge Choate adjourned third creditors meeting for Horace Goulwin and others. first meetings held for J S Wheeler Co and Amos W Downing appointed assignee. Daniel Allen Swampscott and J O Porter Marblehead named assignees. Judge Choate set next Tuesday for assignment and proof of estate steps.

Brigham Julis Sheedy Salem John Lyons Margaret A. Ward Mery Leonard J. A. Lovett Gloucester Haverhill Amos W. Downing Daniel Allen Swampscott J .O. Porter Marblehead Choate C. H. Sawyer Danvers Eben Steinss

Boston Life Underwriters Hold January Reunion at Young's

Twenty members attended the January reunion of the Boston Life Underwriters' Association at Young's Hotel. New officers elected include president Walter M. Hodges and vice presidents James T. Phelps Daniel W. Kilburn. secretary Stephen F. Woodman treasurer Francis Marsh. George W. Capron read a paper reviewing forty years of life insurance, noting the forfeiting feature and progress in the field.

Boston Life Underwriters’ Association Young’s Hotel Frederick B. K. Marter The Equitable William N. Dyer Berkshire Walter M. Hodges James T. Phelps Daniel W. Kilburn Stephen F. Woodman Francis Marsh George N. Carpenter Benjamin 8. Calef Darwin Larnard Hhoward T. Smith Charlies W. Holden Holden George W. Capron State Mutual Life

Minstrels Offer Intermission Music at Music Hall Tonight

President Morrissey of the Charitable Irish Society reports a courtesy note from Barlow Wilson and Rankin’s minstrels offering to perform during intermission at Music Hall tonight. The society and committee on the ball gratefully accept. Weather threatens delicate tropical plants, but if allowed, stage decorations will be among the most elaborate in years at Music Hall.

Morrissey Irish Society Barlow, Wilson and Rankin Bijou Music Hall C. C. Dame Newburyport James Wemyss, Jr The Scots Charitable Society Mark F. Burns Somerville P. F. Griffin Society New York Grace Gaston

Laundry theft in Lawrence as man loses bank cash

In Lawrence on January 12, a Chinese laundry on Amesbury street was entered Sunday afternoon. About 200 dollars Sam Wan had just drawn from the bank for a trip to China was stolen.

Lawrrence Mass Sam Wan Amesbury Street Sam China

Parker House Capture of Noted Hotel Thieves

Chief Inspector Hanscom and Detective Pinkerton arrested two famed hotel and sleeping-car thieves, John Dennis and Frank Van Horn, after a rapid Boston arrival. The pair, long linked to Hi McGeary and Jim Lyons, have fled between San Francisco and New York for decades, amassing fortunes squandered at faro. Van Horn, living near Vicksburg, Mississippi, is photographed for police records pending further action.

Hanscom Pinkerton Chicago Parker House Pikerton John Dennis Frank van Horn Hi McGeary Jim Lyons Boston Europe Dennis van Horn San Francisco New York Faro Vicksburg Muiss Bos'on van Jiorn Tus Horn New York World Hackensack N. J Die Co Watts Siie

Wealthy Cambridge man assaulted as critical injuries reported

John Devine, East Cambridge, lies critically injured after a fight at 30 Lowell street. Michael Stewart, of 30 Lowell, is arrested on a murderous assault charge amid conflicting accounts of motive tied to a horse deal and a letter demanding return of $200. Devine was treated at his Castle street home. Stewart awaits further court action.

Gray Boyle Michael Stewart Lowell Street John Devine East Cambridge Stewart Devine Pevine Castle Street Ivine Sewart Castle — Street East Cambridge Finnegan

Police raid uncovers hidden gambling chips in two city dens

Sergeants Foster and Butters led a squad to 33 Howard Street and 83 Sudbury Street early last evening. In a second floor gaming room at 33 Howard they found 1145 chips nine secret cards a rack and other items while a rope was used with a basket to lower goods. At 83 Sudbury Street inmates hid the gaming table layout cloth and other implements before officers seized them.

Foster Butters Howard Street Sadbury Street Strachan Court Street Sudbury Street

Detective Pinkerton Aids Boston Jewel Heist Probe

Detective William A. Pinkerton of Chicago, visiting Boston, received a Peoria dispatch about arrests here for robbery. A valise held forty nine heavy gold neck chains, a diamond-set bracelet, heavy plated onyx lockets, other jewelry, and a Howard gold hunting case watch numbered 53387. Authorities suspect the thieves recently moved from Westiroma to New England and may be linked to the Harvey & Ool Providence jewelers robbery worth thousands.

William A. Pinkerton Chicago Boston Peoria Jimmy O'Conner Westiroma New England Harvey & Ool Providence Jewelers

Dead male child found in hallway at 30 Exchange Street

On a cold night a dead male child was found in the hallway of 30 Exchange Street by J. B. and R. L. Lord as they left their office. Police were summoned, the body taken to the station, and Medical Examiner Harris concluded the child was dead at birth. Undertaker Tinkbem took charge of the body.

Cotillion at Berkeley Hall Town Event

Back tay Ladies Cotillon Society held a pleasant gathering at Berkeley Hall last evening. Flowers decorated the hall under florist Doyle. Two hundred couples attended. Guests were entertained by Mrs. Thomas Cushing Mrs. William P. Fayr and Mrs. E Rollins Morse. Mr. Frank Pabody led the German. Caterer George Burton managed refreshments. Baldwin's Cadet band provided music.

Berkeley Hall Back Tay

Deaths of Clergyman Humphrey and Tenor Net Bigham

Despatch reports the death of William Gideon Humphrey prebendary of St Pauls Cathedral London and a reviser of the authorized New Testament. It also notes the sudden pneumonia death of Net Bigham a Boston native who moved to Fargo Duk recently. Bigham was a popular tenor and concert singer who led the Lotus Quartet and was Harvard educated with early Glee Club prominence.

William Gideon Humphrey St. Pauls London Net Bigham Boston Fargo Duk Harvard College Languege Glee Club

United States Commissioner arraigns ship crew case

Master Joseph S. Thomas of schooner Benjamin Fabens charged with unlawfully plying advance wares to crew. Held $300 for examination tomorrow. Captain Jersey Gerrier of schooner Racer arraigned on barratry charge, case continued to today.

United States Hallett Joseph S. Thomas Benjamin Fabens Jersey Gerrier Racer

Strike at Henry Berger’s Sheepskin Factory Edges On Unions

A strike erupts at Henry Berger’s sheepskin factory on Spring Street after three non Knights of Labor workers refuse discharge. The majority of the employes are union members and demand the non members be fired, but Mr Beyer declines to dismiss them, causing the strike to continue.

Henry Berger Spring Street The Knights of Labor Order Mr. Beyer

Arm Amputation After Freight Yard Crush

James S. Jimerson of 87 Tyler Street, a car inspector for the Boston and Albany Railroad, had his left arm crushed between two freight cars in the Old Colony yard yesterday. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where the arm was amputated.

James S. Jimerson Tyler Street Boston and Albany Railroad Company Old Colony Road Massiehnusetts General Hospital

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