Boston Chamber Debates Interstate Commerce Bill
At a special Boston Chamber of Commerce meeting, members debated the interstate commerce bill then before Congress. Delegates reported objections on railroad rates and western trade impact, urging defeat or amendment to protect Boston and New England interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Congress
H. B. Goodwin
Boston
New York
A. D.S. Bell
Chamber
W. H. Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Goodwin
Conference Committee
Chamber of Commerce of Boston
New England
Seaboard
Great Lakes
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific Railways
Montreal
Re Bom
Massachusetts
Lincoln
George H. Beaman
George H. Knowles
Edward Atkinson
One Democrat Seated In New Jersey Assembly Brawl
In Trenton residents report chaotic opening as Speaker Baird presides. The Assembly fights over seating Turley and contest seats, while police arrest two officers tied to Abbott actions. a tense session ends with a deputy oath and committee referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
House
Baird
Senate
Assembly
M. Hudspeth
Dem
Turley
Camden
Wolverton
Hudspeth
Corbin
Donohue
Labor
Kinney
Committee On Elections
Noonan
Walter
Mercer
Donahue
Armstrong
J. Donohue
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lin
Abbott
Atkins Reed Wedding Remembers Grace Atkins in Back Bay
The residence of Elisha Atkins on Commonwealth Avenue hosted the wedding of Grace Evelyn Atkins and William Howells Reed of Roxbury. The Unitarian ceremony was led by Rev. Winkley and Rev. Hale with bride in white satin and tulle veil. Reed and bride plan to live at 37 Commonwealth Avenue, hosting receptions on Thursdays in February. The home featured palms, rubber trees, and a floral bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Atkins
Commonwealth Avenue
Back Bay
Grace Evelyn Atkins
William Howells Reed
Walnut Avenue
Roxbury
S. H. Winkley
E. E. Hale
Unitarian Church
Eugene Hager
and Reed
Brilliant Wedding Unites Miss Elizabeth Iasigi and Dr James Dwight
A Catholic ceremony united Miss Elizabeth Iasigi daughter of the Turkish consul and Dr James Dwight yesterday at the Cathedral. Archbishop Williams officiated with two chaplains as the choir performed Veni Creator. A small reception followed at 225 Beacon Street with relatives and friends before a wedding breakfast. The couple plan to reside in Boston after a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Iasigi
James Dwight
Archbishop Williams
Father Bodfish
J. R. Walsh
Beacon Street
Thomas Dwight
Ward Theron
Kirtz
Dwight
Boston
Pfaff Bement Wedding At 330 Walnut Avenue
Gerard Bement and Katherine Pfaff wed at the bride's residence with about 600 guests. Reverend Louis B Schwarz officiated in Episcopal ceremony as the groom was escorted by Henry Pfaff Sr. and attended by C H Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Bement
Katherine B. Pfaff
Walnut Avenue
Louis B. Schwarz
Henry Pfaff
Hog E. B. Conant
F. W. Howe
Henry Pfaff, Jr
A. E. Miles
Charles M. Hawks
C. H. Hook
Charles Pfaff
Brien
Gooch
Leopold Morse
Dodge
R. I
J. O. Robertson
Jageert
Dunkley
Mattie Rowe
A Schumann
Wedding Presents Packed With Fine Gifts At Gown Event
D Osgood Miss C H Billings Mr and Mrs S 8 Hook stood out among the presents a pianoforte with standing lamp a lady s escritoire and quantities of silver. The bride wore a diamond pink and solitaires gifts from the groom. At 10 80 PM Mr and Mrs Bement departed for New York for a three weeks tour before moving to the bride s parents home on Walnut avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Osgood
C. H. Billings
Metropolitan Stockholders Weigh Consolidation Prospects
President Richards reviews failed consolidation talks with Highland and South Boston lines at the Metropolitan Railroad annual meeting. He notes strong earnings and no debt while hinting motives behind South Boston’s rejection and urging stockholders to consider fresh leadership if needed. Directors reelect and organize with Calvin A. Richards as president and Charles Boardman as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Railroad Company
South Boston
Richards
Moses Kimball
Boston
Highland Company
South Boston Company
Metropolitan Company
Metropolitan Road
Moses. Kimball
Mr. Richards
Calvin A. Richards
Stephen R. Niles
William Hendry
Thomas Dana
Charles Boardman
John E Fitzgerald Discusses Grattan and Parnell in Irish Parliaments
The Hon. John E Fitzgerald spoke at Boston College on The Irish Parliaments of Grattan and of Parnell. He traced Grattan’s 1782 independence, noted Ireland’s 700-year struggle, and predicted Parnell’s leadership would yield an independent Irish legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Catholic Association
Boston College
John E. Fitzgerald
Grattan
Parnell
Fitzgerald
Ireland
House of Lords
House of Commons
England
Henry Grattan
Unitarian Club Holds Annual Officers and Dinner
The Unitarian Club gathered at the Hotel Vendome after a 5:80 meeting. President Wheeler announced officers including Wheeler and Saltonstall, with Governor Ames present. Speakers praised Unitarian influence in Massachusetts politics and international outreach as Edward Atkinson discussed Progress from Poverty.
Somerville Mystery A Williams Poisoning Case
Somerville residents were startled by word of a suspected poisoning involving Mr. A Williams. No new developments as physicians await Harvard E S Wood lab results. Funeral held privately. remains to Camden, Me., for interment. Chief Parkhurst silent on attendees. theories of murder unlikely. possible causes include rheumatism or accidental poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
A. ©. Williams
E. S. Wood
Harvard College
W. E. Merriman
Franklin Street Congregational Church
Camden
Parkhurst
Wrecking Crews Burned in Coal Oil Tank Explosion
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on January 12 sixteen railroad workers were badly burned when a coal oil tank ignited after a wrecking crew cleared debris at Schock station. Fire spread to clothing and spread among the workers.
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Lancaster
Penn
Columbia
Milktown
Schock Station
Dinners and Elections At Local Hotels And Clubs
Alderman Carroll was toasted at a Parker House reception with Mayor O'Brien and city officials in attendance. Parker House hosted the Merchant Tailors' Association dinner. Quincy House hosted the Barnicoat Fire Association dinner and reunion with officers elected. The Tremont House hosted the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association meeting with Edward A. Samuels as president and new members admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Parker House
O’brien
Merchant Tailors’ Association
Barnicoat Fire Association
Quincy House
Fred W. Barry
John A. Goodell
A. Peters
Frederick R. Shattuck
Henry J. Thayer
John Fottler, Jr
Swedish Song Quartet at Union Hall With Local Talent
A concert at Union Hall featured the Swedish Song Quartet with Ruth Prince Story reader and Fani J. Smith accompanist. Performers wore Swedish costumes and offered solo numbers by Miss Nichols Miss Parish and Miss Hillman with piano by Frank J. Smith. The audience praised the program and next Wednesday saw Robertson's School staged by a cast of twenty four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
Ruth Prince Story
Fani J. Smith
Polly and
Trial Hearings On Immorality Claims In Fitzgerald Case
Testimony centers on a Hawkins street house linked to Rev. Father Fitzgerald. Patrolmen and inspectors describe efforts to locate his nieces and accusations by a resident of alleged ruin. Witnesses include Maurice Fitzgerald’s guardianship records and canon law remarks. The case proceeds with rebuttal and a likely close today.
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Father Fitzgerald
Archbishop Williams
Hawkins Street
Inspector Mountain
Police
Salem
Third Street
Nellie
Alice
John H. Paine
Maurice 5. Fitzgerald
Gardner
John A. Kennedy
Fitzgerald
John Hogan
St. John’s Theological Seminary
Brighton
Paris
Rome
Christine Farrell
Ary Hart
Christine
Appalachian Mountain Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Appalachian Mountain Club held its annual meeting at the Institute of Technology. J A L Whittier was expelled from the rolls due to current imprisonment. New members were welcomed, bylaws amended to raise admission to five dollars, and debates over presidential terms and council power dominated discussions.
Homopathic Dispensary Board Expands Female Trustees
The thirty second annual meeting of the Hommo pathic Medical Dispensary corporation authorized adding three women to the board for the ensuing year. Officers elected include President Chester Guild, Vice President J B Mills, Treasurer J W Clapp, Secretary J J Talbot, with a slate of trustees named. Advertised remedies and patent medicines appear in the notice, including HaLe s Honey and Glenn s Sulphur Soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hommopathic Dispensary
Hommopathic Medical Dispensary Corporation
Chester Guild
J. B. Mills
J. W. Clapp
J. J. Talbot
Jacob Sleeper
H. Angell
A. Boothby
Boston Merchants' Association Annual Meeting Report
The Boston Merchants' Association met at 11 yesterday forenoon at No 40 Bedford Street with N W Farley in the chair. Officers were elected including President Jonathan A Lane and Treasurer John J Henry. The treasury shows a balance of 862758, while last year stood at 6903. A $25 assessment was approved and the group urged Massachusetts Congress members to support the Hewitt administrative Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Merchants’ Association
Bedford Street
Hirst
N. W. Farley
Jonathan A. Lane
O. H. Sampson
John J. Henry
K. Tolman
S. Simons
A. Shuman
Charles Weil
Weston Lewis
N. W. Cummer
George K. Guild
William W. Sins
Oliver H. Durrell
Edward B. Wilson
J. R. Leeson
Francis Batcheller
Beverly K. Moore
Messrs
Weston
Lewis
Joseph W. Woods
John Hopewell, Jr
A. R. Toleman
William 5. Wood
Leeson
Massachusetts
Congress
Hewitt
Electric Lighting Gains and New Inventions at Americ an Electric
The American Electric Manufacturing Company reports 10 percent earnings on capital since its new lighting system. A 14 percent quarterly dividend is declared payable Jan 25 to stockholders of record. Innovations by Professor Wood are detailed, promising major advances in electric lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Electric Manufacturing Company
Wood
Sia
Heating Steam Cars Debated by Railroad Club in Boston
At a New England Railroad Club meeting in the Boston and Albany depot the heating and lighting of cars was discussed. Presidents and engineers from multiple lines offered ideas and jokes as they weighed heating from the engine versus on board systems with no fire in cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Railroad Club
Boston & Albany
J. W. Marden
J. A. Coleman
Providence
Mr. Martin
Antifire
John Coughlan
J. N. Lander
Old Colony Railroad
John Emerson
Connecticut River Road
Lawler
Arsenic on the Walls at Suffolk Medical Society Talk
At a Suffolk District Medical Society meeting held on 19 Boylston Street last evening the dangers of arsenical wallpaper were debated. Dr J R Chadwick opened remarks with others including Harvard professors and state health officials. A chemist warned misattributed sickness, while experts urged nonarsenic colors and even cited a physician using French yellow in plaster to mimic wallpaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk District Medical Society
Boylston Street
J. R. Chadwick
H. P. Walcott
S. W. Abbott
Massachusetts State Board of Health
E. 8. Wood
E. J. Young
H. P. Bowditeh
W. B. Hills
Lyons
Harvard University
J. M. Harlow
Wood
Diners of Retail Grocers Gather for Big Boston Dinner
The Quincy House hosted a large afternoon dinner for retail grocers with President George H. Bond, Lieutenant-Governor Brackett, Henry Cabot Lodge, and other dignitaries in attendance. Speakers urged honesty and neighborly oversight while officers were reelected and plan actions on sugar pricing, kerosene sales to tenanted houses, and oleomargarine laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy House
George H. Bond
Brackett
Henry Cabot Lodge
Association
Noyes
Bond
E. B. Jutten
South
Boston
Howard. Spurr
Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Edward
Boston Retail Grocers’ Association
A. J. Lowell
Mc‘ready
New Bedford
Taunton
Lawrence
Lynn
Retail Grocers’ Association
City Road Improvements and Local News Highlights
City engineers plan two stone abutment bridges on the Back Bay with iron stringers, naming one the Agassiz bridge between the B&A rail line and Longwood avenue. A temperance meeting and concert at Clarendon Street Church. coal prices expected to rise as current supply lasts only weeks. A Brookline death deemed suicide with a German note to William Lust. The National Lancers held a social at their Bulfinch street armory with 65 couples. Warren in the Old South painting on free exhibit at Lowell and Stack. Harvard's Overseers vote Putnam as Peabody professor. Crescent Boat Club to hold hall January 17. Improved Dwelling Association meeting elects Ellis as clerk and treasurer. Ed Heron-Allen to attend Boston Press Club event after Chickering Mall lecture. Dial Postal Guide issued by Horace Dodd for three months of mail departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Park Commissioners
Back
Agassiz
Boston & Albany Railroad
Longwood Avenue
Clarendon Street
C. W. Sawyer
New York
Conservatory of Music
Boston
Brookline
Boylston Street
William Lust
National Lancers
Bulfinch Street
Frederick Ward Putnam
A.M
Peabody
Divinity School
Law School
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Medical and
Dental
Veterinary School
Observatory
Crescent Boat Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
The
Improved Dwelling Association
Mill Street
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Edward C. Ellis
Adora Atkinson
Ida Mason
George C. Shattuck
George 8. Hall
Robert H. Taylor
Leo Court No 5 Holds Anniversary and Installation
Officers of Leo Court No 5 M C O F held an anniversary and installation at Knights of Honor Hall East Boston. Installing officers were High Chief Ranger John H Watson Beverly and Deputy High Chief Griffin Boston. Thomas F Doherty water commissioner installed chief ranger and Alderman John H Sullivan trustee. Banquet by Caterer Reed followed with speeches by Watson Fennesey and High Treasurer Suttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LEO Court
Knights of Honor
Cambridge City Council Keeps Busy With Finances And Appointments
The Cambridge board of aldermen met last evening and referred a police pay increase to the finance committee. Streets chief McSorley claimed the railroad obstructs streets by snow and salt on tracks, sent to roads and bridges. Salary fixes set city clerk at 2800 and assistant at 1000, with retiring clerk to post bonds of 3000. W L Lathrop elected superintendent of lamps. In a joint session, Walter W. Pike was elected city clerk to replace Justin A. Jacobs who had died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Committee On Finance
McSorley
Cambridge Railroad
Committee On
W. L. Lathrop
Walter W. Pike
Justin A. Jacobs
Mechanics' Exchange Holds Annual Meeting Officers Elected
At the annual meeting of the Mechanics' Exchange yesterday officers were elected for the ensuing year. President Walter S. Sampson. vice president John W. Clark. secretary John T. Squily. treasurer Benjamin F. Dewing. directors Joseph E. Riley George H. Cavanagh E. G. Morrison R. S. Ripley. Resolutions of respect were offered for the death of D. J. Donovan of Donovan & Flannagan Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Exchange
Walter 5. Sampson
John W. Clark
John T. Scuily
Benjamin F. Dewing
Joseph E. Riley
George H. Cavanagh
E. G. Morrison
R. 8
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chainber of Commerce
New Jersey
Democrats
Worley
Atkins—Reed
Iasigi
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Pfaff—Bement
Barriage
Commodore Pfaff
Metropolitan Stockholders
Ames
Hotel Vendome
Unitarian Club
Francis H. Brown
Alexander S. Wheeler
Leverett Saltonstall
George S. Hale
Henry H. Edes
William H. Baldwin
Oscar H. Sampson
President Wheeler
Oliver Ames
Henry L. Pierce
William B. Weeden
R. M. Morse, Jr
Henry Williamson
Dundee
Scotland
George O. Shattuck
Brooke Herford
J.C. Johnson
Wheeler
Thomas Talbot
John D. Long
Gemes D. Robinson
John A. Andrew
Crapo, Brackett
John Albion Andrew
Robert M. Morse, Jr
Andover
George 8. Hale
Morse
Great Britain
Scot
Williamson
New Light
Hardy Mountaineers
Appalachian Club
Appalachian Mountain Club
Institute of Technology
J. A. L. Whittier
State Prison
Roswell B. Lawrence
Caunal
Verplank Colvin
Albany
N. Y
Charles E. Bigelow
Rebecca H. Clarke
Walter R. Davis
Charles Eliot
Cambridge
Mary E. Gilbrath
Clara B. Hutchins
Edmund I. Merriam
Rachel Norton
George 5
Charles E. Fay
Tufts College
Twigginson
Fay
Presidentia
Professor Niles
Niles
Pees
S. Rayner Edmonds
George C. Mann
W. Higginson
Stephen Hyatt
Robert C. Pitman
Newton
Prescott B. Lawrence
Gardner M. Jones
George Pimmock
EK. E. Burton
Charles W. Sanderson
Frank O. Carpenter
Isaac Y. Chubbuck
William H. Niles
Augustus E. Scott
Lexington
Charles W. Kennard
Curtis
Marion Talbot
Higginson
Professor Fay
Hale
Glenn
Hill
Pike
Merchants’ Association
New England Railway Club
Suffolk Medical Society
City Noths
Rees
Cambridge City Council
Insurance
Fire Insurance
North
State St
Kirby St
E. E. Patridge
Albert Bowker
Spring Garden Lis. CO
Philadelphia
the Exchange Fire Ins. CO
Traders’ Insurance CO. OF
Chicago
Mutual Life Ins. CO
Postoffice
Riusical Instruments
Oliver Ditson & CO
Washington Street
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