Beacon Street Sleigh Parade Draws Great Crowds In Snow
A vast throng filled Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue as hundreds of sleighs and carriages formed a winter pageant. Notables and general public alike joined the display from morning to dusk, with many elegant rigs, mixed crowds, and enthusiastic sport on a sunlit but partly clouded day.
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Beacon Street
Mile Road
Boston
Commonwealth Avenue
B. EF. Keith
Cramp
Street Department
Charley Wright
James Smith
East Boston
Kenney
Matthews
Co. S
West End
Stedman
Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine Railroad
Francis Batchelder
Captain Perkins
John H Lee
J. M. Bronston
John Fraley
Chelsea
J. Richards
Ben”? Johnson
Faneuil Hall
York Wentworth
Dick Lawrence
J. H. Lee
Charles Temple
John Grogan
Cyrus Page
Harry Richards
Brookline
Mr. Smith
Newton
President Bliss
Boston & Albany Railroad
Mr. Perkins
George F Fales
A. B. Currier
Sol” Newton
Sanborn & Chase
Perils of Correspondents Onboard Havana Steamer
Havana reported the arrest of Charles A. Soloman a supposed New York Journal correspondent who arrived on the Seneca and whose departure was previously notified authorities. Promising letters were said to be found to aid patriots. The piece also notes a snowy skated scene with youths and a fashionable crowd amid weather disruption.
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Havana
Charles A. Soloman
Journal of New York
Seneca
New York
Notable crowds attend sleigh and horse show in the city
A large contingent of city and state figures were seen behind sleighs and carriages at the event. Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott and General Peabody led notable attendance, with several other public figures and their families enjoying the day amid celebrations and social display. Antonio Maceo and his command were reported nearby among evolving regional movement. The Bulletin notes an icy forecast and big headlines from the BAA.
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Wolcott
Francis Peabody, Jr
O’neil
James Donovan
James H. Stack
David K. Brophey
North End
George F. Monihan
Eola
William H. Corbett
William Kennedy
Dennis H Morrisey
Board of Assesors
J. Otis Fallon
John W. Coveney
East Cambridge
John Scully
Brighton
Senator McMorrow
Miss Corbett
Dorchester
John B. Moran
Eldredge
Colonel Austin
Brookline
Thomas F. McDevitt
Frank Lally
It Was Not Much a Storm Yet People Slipped in Streets
A chilly day brought a brief weather episode with patchy snow turning to rain by night. The streets grew slick as bricks wore a mortar-like glaze and people struggled to stay upright on the icy paths. Stars appeared after 11 PM ending the wet spell.
Will Dr Pullman Fight in Defamation Case
Jane May, suing Rev. Dr. Pullman of Bridgeport for 26000 dollars over defamation, gains sympathetic support from society women in New Haven. She plans to cancel engagements to testify at trial and says her husband may come to enforce honor if justice in court is slow.
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New Haven
Jane May
Pullman
Bridgeport
Bishop
Mile. May
Dr. Pullman
France
Graceful maidens on ice a sunny Sunday outing
Skaters enjoyed a warm sunny Sunday on local ice fields and ponds. Thousands joined the pastime as Sunday trades halted easing access to suburban rinks and marshes along the Charles and Mystic Rivers.
Collins & Ham Firm Faces Questions Over Hart Schoolhouse Charges
Michael J. Collins of Collins & Ham refused to deny overcharges on city work at the Hart schoolhouse in South Boston. He told a Post reporter that his firm’s position remains undefined as another partner also declined to answer.
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Michael J. Collins
Collins & Ham
Atwood-Peabody
Post
Hart
South
Boston
Mr. Collins
Collins & Har
Hart Schoolhouse
Collins
Ham
Atwood
Square
Michael J. Reidy
Reidy
Common Council
Harvest Street
Wise
Eaton
Ben Ham
Curtis
Harry Atwood
Blue Hill Avenue
Bay State Road
Flood
City contracts eyed in Hart schoolhouse case
In South Boston, Collins & Ham face scrutiny over Hart schoolhouse work and city contracts. Accusations point to altered bids, purchased land at high prices, and a possible party influence during the Curtis administration. Representative Reidy recalls objections and threats tied to the school project and city spending.
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Claim Ends Debate
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs and colds, promising a cure for every case. The copy emphasizes reliability and wide effectiveness, typical of era patent medicine labeling.
Forrest receives gold watch from Worcester friends
Billy Forrest a Worcester wrestler was surprised at his Hanover Street home by friends who presented a gold watch and chain. Thomas Killeen spoke for the group as supper followed with entertainment from Professor Williams Edison and the Golden Prick Quartet among others.
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Pilly Forest
James McGreevy
Mike Prendergast
Peter McGrath
Charles McManus
Mike Mackie
William Daley
Cully Rogers
Abyssinians Repulsed at Makalle After Cannon Assault
Masowah reports Abyssinians attacked Makalle with cannon on Friday. Italian defense repulsed them with heavy losses. Italians suffer five killed and twenty wounded. Abyssinians occupy nearby heights to block water access as Makalle garrison holds. Reinforcements continue to reach Adigrat.
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Firating Abysinia
S. Rome
Massowah
Porythrea
Makalie
Makalle
Adigrat
Reverend Hale Delivers Memory Sermon for Willson
In Salem at North Church on January 12, Rev. Howard Everett Hale preached in memory of Rev. Exe B. Willson, the pastor and a personal friend. A large congregation attended.
Two Thousand Skaters Highlight Sunday Pond Carnival
Large crowds witnessed a Sunday skating carnival with about 2000 skaters at Franklin field and Wood Island Park. Youths in varied costumes demonstrated skill on rough ice while many young ladies watched with interest. sleigh riding drew fewer crowds.
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Franklin Field
Wood Island Park
Boston
Champion Skaters Plan New England Amateur Skating Meet
Local promoters launch preparations for a monster amateur skating tournament to be held in January or February. Dozens of speed skaters express interest and aim to settle who is the New England champion. An outline of events is being prepared and entries should be sent to the Post’s sporting editor.
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New England
Post
Thousands of Skates Spark City Ice Fun
Warm weather left ice soft at Franklin Field Wood Island Park and ponds. A large crowd of men women and children enjoyed skating while schoolboys cut and dodged around snow piles.
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Franklin Field
Wood Island Park
Brown to Enter College League with Harvard Yale
The New England Skating Association received notice from Carleton Hale Brown University ice polo manager that Brown will join a proposed triangular league with Harvard and Yale. No confirmation from Yale or Harvard yet, but Yale is expected to join and Harvard may join pending athletic committee sanction.
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New England Skating Association
Carleton Hale
Brown University
Brown
Harvard
Yale
New Haven
Cambridge
Tailor John A Landon Dies After Railroad Accident near Chelsea
John A Landon 40 a Chelsea tailor died at Frost Hospital Chelsea from injuries after being struck by an engine Saturday night near the Broadway bridge Chelsea on the Boston and Maine line. He leaves a widow and a 12 year old son.
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John A. Landon
Everett
Frost Hospital
Chelsea
Boston & Maine Railroad
Broadway Bridge
Cephalonia Floated After Rock Collision Near Holyhead
The Cephalonia struck a rock off the South Stack while sailing from Boston to Liverpool and was beached at New Harbor near Holyhead. It was floated this morning using pontoons and tugs to salvage the vessel.
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London
Cephalonia
Boston
Liverpool
New Harbor
Holyhead
Coal Teamsters and Handlers Union Elects Officers
The regular meeting at 164 Hanover Street elected officers including President John Sullivan and Vice President John Dempsey. Other posts filled: recording secretary Frank Fall, corresponding secretary Patrick J. O'Toole, financial secretary M J Sheehan, treasurer John Iart, sergeant-at-arms George Dorothy, and doorkeeper J J McAuliffe.
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Coal Teamsters’ and Handlers’ Union
Hanover Street
John Sullivan
John Dempsey
Frank Fall
Patrick J. O'Toole
M. J. Sheehan
John Iart
George Dorothy
J. J. McAuliffe
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T. J. Colhane
S. B. Jenkins
Newbury Street
R. A. Codman
D. M. Willard
C. J. Shriner
E. A. Lord
J. P. Platty
C. A. Morss, Jr
F. F. Stanley
S. H. Bennett
Holmes
A. B. Harwood
H. Richards
E. M. Wheelwright
J. C. Pearson
Miss Mabel Swift
BH. C. Swift
George H. Gay
Colonel Ingall
William H. Sherman
Kk. W. Knights
H. W. Dwight
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American Express
Irrank A. Norris
H. Clements
William F. Brooks
W. R. Wilson
A. P. Almy
J. H. Parks
E. T. Clark
Clark & Kenny
Herbert H. Barnes
Brunswick, Brown Trotter
W. H. Treworgy
H. B. Torrey
George Hall
Adams House and Son
Mr. Lyons
C. H. McKenney
J. W. Merrill
C. N. Shaw
A. W. Dewey
J. Bennet
B. E. Cole
D. C. Percival
H. M. Hull
C. H. Greenleaf
Antonio Maceo
Quivican
San Felipe
Cholly
Mlle
May
Jamaica Pond
Wakefield
Reading
Charles
Mystic
Cael Handlers
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