Missing Since New Year Joseph McGowan Feared Dead
Joseph McGowan a well known cook is missing from 6 Allston street Cambridge since New Year. He recently suffered illness and may be in danger or has taken his life. He worked at Parker House and The Falmouth Causeway street and owes only seven dollars. His sister seeks help and Captain Watts has police on the case. He is about 5 feet 8 inches tall, 150 pounds, with smooth face. clothing included a black overcoat and brown derby. Remaining clothes and items untouched at Mrs Hoyt's home.
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Joseph McGowan
Joe
Boston Council votes to honor General Butler with underground wires
The Common Council passed resolutions honoring General Benjamin F. Butler and agreed to explore putting all city wires underground. They authorized funds for a funeral tribute, discussed the Commonwealth Avenue appropriation, street land sales, wrecking crews, billboard removal, and a rapid transit committee, with multiple committee appointments and budget requests.
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Sycamore Street
Hawthorne Street
Ward 23
Inquiry on Lodge charges delayed by testimony in Washington
The House committee on the library planned a morning meeting in Washington to hear Wellington Ford, ex-statistician of the State Department library, as it weighs charges against Henry Cabot Lodge and others. The panel awaits a clear statement from William Henry Smith, who reportedly could not access the papers before further action.
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Washington
House
Wellington Ford
State Department
Henry Cabot Lodge
Ford
Boston
William Henry Smith
Missing Minister In Connecticut Vanishing Mystery
Norwach Conn Jan 12 No trace found of Rev Wilbur F Watkins who disappeared after visiting his son Rev 8 H Watkins rector of Grace Church weeks ago A report he left the country is not discarded It is believed he is with friends in Brooklyn N Y His family left Philadelphia home and Mrs Watkins has returned to her Brooklyn home
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Norwach
Conn
Wilbur F. Watkins
H. Watkins
Grace Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philadelphia
Train Crash Kills Six Passengers in Dover Incident
At Dover this morning an accommodation train on the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad collided with a freight. It is reported the engineer, fireman and six passengers on the accommodation were killed. Railroad officers are reticent.
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Maysville
Dover
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Krusins Brothers Open New New England Headquarters
The Krusins Brothers fine cutlery firm opened its New England headquarters at 89 91 Bedford Street with bright displays of pocket knives scissors and razors. The former address was 33 Pedford Street and now features a showroom sample room and sliding oak doors. Four representatives Charles Osgood H C Farwell M Lowenthal and J d Peiper occupy the reception area.
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Bedford Street
New England
Krusins Brothers
Pedford Street
Spa
Krusins B.os
M. Ssrs
Charles Osgood
H.C. Farwell
M. Lowenthal
J. d. Peiper
New quarters for Silberstein firm introduced with Ladies Day
In a festive opening the firm unveiled its updated offices, with Mr A J Silberstein presiding as master of ceremonies. The suites 20 21 and 22 boast polished oak, glass partitions, and a private office featuring a portrait of his four salesmen. Today sees Ladies Day for select business friends, with a salesmen dinner planned Saturday at Silberstein's home.
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A. J. Silberstein
Munger Silberstein
Tobogganing at Corey Hill Club Night With Amy Robsart
Amy Robsart recounts a cold night at Corey Hill toboggan chute in Boston. She joins a merry crowd, rides a 1200 foot chute in about twenty seconds, and describes the club house, fireplace, and festive atmosphere. The author praises the thrill and social fun of the event.
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Santa Claus
Peck
Seamens
Wright
Queen Mab
Wwe
Boston
Biela
Aeral Science
Mr. Wright
Hey
Canada
Amy Ropsart
Death of a mill superintendent in Norwich Connecticut
Charles A. Dayton superintendent of Hall Brothers woollen mills Preston died today at age 44 after six years in his post. He previously served as an overseer in a woollen mill at Amesbury Massachusetts. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Norwich
Conn
Charles A. Dayton
Hail Bros.’ Woollen Mills
Preston
Amesbury
Mass
Caustic judge presides over resumption of Panama trial in Paris
The Paris court room was crowded for the Panama defendants retrial as M. Rossignol testified on company accounts that must have been recast. Monchicourt charged Ferdinand de Lesseps ignored warnings and that Reinach and Cremieux handled large sums for supporters, with De Lesseps defending the enterprise amid questions of financing and timing. Sir John Stokes vouched for Charles de Lesseps, while engineers estimated canal work could cost 2 billion francs and take 15 to 20 years.
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Panama Company
Perivier
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Ferdinand de Lesseps
Baron Reinach
Messieurs Levy and Cremieux
Reinach
Charles de Lesseps
Rousseau
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le Lesseps
M. Cremieux
Charles de Lessapn
Sir John Stokes
Great Britain
Suez Canel Board
Sir John
Dingzler
Panama Canal
NSW ministry sustained as deputies back government
The Chamber of Deputies backed the ministry by a large majority, with a 629 to 206 vote after M. Hubbard urged fixing a date for next elections and urgent action. M. Ribot refused to set a date, demanding the order of the day. Vice Admiral Reunier named minister of marine. Tunis completes the cabinet.
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Chamber of Deputies
M. Hubbard
Seineet-Oise
M. Ribot
Reunier
Miari
M. Burdeau
Tunis
Bowker Expulsion Debate Dominates Club Meeting
Last evening the Young Men’s Republican Club debated Dr Bowker’s expulsion and the fate of ally members. President Atherton presided with Andrews and Newmarch addressing the gathering. Henry Miller defended the officers and opposed expulsion, drawing loud applause and plans for a public meeting at 126 Dudley next Wednesday with speakers including Kittredge Burrage Richardson and others.
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Dr. Bowker
Frederick Atherton
Andrews
Newmarch
Henry Miller
Dudley Street
Francis W. Kittredge
A. C. Burrage
F. W. Richardson
False Pretences Triggers Arrests in Somerville Grocery Plot
John Norman Charles P Scott and Caan Gcd were detained after alleged false pretences to obtain a Somerville grocery store. McDonough agreed to sell for 1500 cash on December 22 but was offered a mortgaged house as security falsely claimed to be free and worth the store’s price. The deal centered in Scott's Boston office. Norman and an accomplice now operate the shop.
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John Norman
Charles P. Scott
Johin S. McDonough
McDonough
Washington Street
Somerville
Norman
McDnouch
Tremont Row
Boston
Car Upsets a Sleigh on Dorchester Avenue
A sleigh driven by William Ducey and owned by A J Littlefield loaded with hemp was struck by a City Point streetcar crossing Dorchester Avenue from First Street. The sleigh driver was thrown and suffered severe internal injuries while hemp bales scattered across the track, delaying travel. the car dasher was only lightly damaged and the sleigh was wrecked.
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William Ducey
A. J. Littlefield
Dorchester Avenue
First Sreet
City Point
Banking and Silver Money Reception and Banquet
The Boston Boot and Shoe club will hold a reception at 4 30 and banquet at 5 p m on January 18 at the Brunswick. James G Cannon Esq vice president of the Fourth National Bank of New York will speak on The Mercantile Community and Its Relationship to Banking Institutions. E Benjamin Andrews DL LL D president of Brown University and delegate to the international monetary conference at Brussels will speak on The Future of Silver Money.
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Boston
Brunswick
James G. Cannon
Esq
Fourth National B Nk of
New York
Mercantile
E. Benjamin Andrews
D.L
Brown University
International Monetary Conference
Brussels
Masons Happy Resolve Labor Troubles Boston Unions
The Boston Stone Masons Union No 880 met in Carroll Hall last evening and elected a new board. The secretary said hostilities among members are over as they prepare for price scheduling with the Mister Builders Association. They plan to seek higher pay after manufacturers convention. The Boston Hat Finishers Union welcomed fifty Cambridge factory workers seeking membership in a St Stephen s Hall meeting. The two proposed resolutions from the International Hatmakers and Finishers Union were rejected.
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Bay State Hall
Practical
Stone Masons’ Union
Pressimen
Bricklayers’ Protective Union
Little Hall
Master Builders’ Association
Master Builders
Building Laborers Local Union
Eliot Street
Jeremiah Marrington
Augustine Devine
Baltimore
Marble Workers
Hanover Street
Joseph Welty
Stone Masons
Boston Stone Masons’ Union No
Carroll Hall
Boston
Mister Builders’ Association
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St. Stephen’s Hall
Fact Ry
Cambridge
International
John Ericsson Lodge Expands Membership in Recent Meeting
John Ericsson Lodge No 343 of the International Machinists Association held its second gathering at New England Hall last evening. Steen new members were initiated and secretary Albin Johanson reports total membership at sixty five with many more expected at the next meeting.
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John Ericsson Lodge
International Machinists’ Association
New England Hall
Steen
Albin Johanson
National Cycling Association Formed in Philadelphia
The National Cycling Association of America was organized in Philadelphia with Charles H. Byrne named temporary president George W. Wagner treasurer and FE A Eagan secretary A committee on by laws was appointed The plan calls for 12 city representation and a governing board to license racers and trainers New meets will feature three events a day with cash prizes at least 1500 per meeting Races may occur on Sundays or at night under electric light
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National Cycling Association of America
Charles H. Byrne
Brooklyn
George W. Wagner
Washington
FE. A. Eagan
A. Abbell
C. von der Ahe
A. C. Buckenberger
E. H. Talcott
James Franklin
New York
United States
Poison at Homestead trial opens in crowded court
In PrrrspurG Pennsylvania on January 12 the Hugh Dempsey district muster workman of the Knights of Labor J M Davidson and Robert Beatty faced murder poisoning charges for allegedly poisoning non union workers at the Homestead steel mill last August. Beatty allegedly arranged with mill cooks to administer poison and Dempsey supplied it and financed the scheme. The Dempsey case opened with a jury sworn and Mr Brock leading for the prosecution.
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Prrrspurg
Penn
Hugh Dempsey
Knights of Labor
J. M. Davidson
Robert Beatty
Homestead
Beatty
Davidson
Dempsey
Mr. Brock
Bronze figure presented to Hizhling Spring Brewery head
At a Massachusetts Brewers' Association meeting held at Young's last evening H H Reutzer of the Hizhling Spring Brewery received a bronze statue titled Page as a token of recognition.
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Massachusetts Brewers’ Association
Young’s
H. H. Reutzer
Hizhling Spring
Lumber Trust Said to Be Formed to Control Output
A Boston lumber scene swirls around a reported Maine led syndicate aiming to control the eastern timber trade. C Vey Holman of Bangor and John Ross and Cornelius Murphy of Bangor are named as leaders seeking vast timber lands in Kentucky Florida and New Mexico with mills yards and distribution points. Skeptics doubt feasibility but say the group has strong backing and large land holdings.
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Boston
Georgia Lumwnber Company
Dixie
C. Vey Holman
Bangor
John Ross
Penobscot Log Drivers’ Association
Cornelius Murphy
Holman
Ross
Murphy
Maine
Kentucky
Florida
New Mexico
McQuestens
South
Edward
James
Massachusetts Retail Luber Dealers’ Association
He S A Man Now Twenty First Birthday Dance at Arcade Hall
The twenty first birthday of Mr. Harry Dungel was celebrated with a dance and supper at Arcade Hall last evening. An admirable menu was provided and the event was a great success in every particular.
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Harry Dungel
Arcade Hall
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