Compositors Grand Ball in Music Hall with 250 couples
The Grand Ball of Boston Typo graphical Union No 13 featured banners in the hall and a grand march led by President McCraith with about 250 couples present among the notable attendees.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1892
Page
1
Grand Boston Typographical Union Ball Leads With Splendor
President Augustine McCraith and Miss Minnie O Briene led 250 couples in the grand march at the Boston Typographical Union No. 13 ball. Over six hundred attended Music Hall with elaborate decorations and notable figures present including B F Eldridge Deputy Superintendent Buvill Cyrus Small Tracy of Cigar Makers Union 97 J K Fitzgerald of the Central Labor Union J J Brien H S Lincoln Cambridge Typographical Union John O Measley and several ladies from Exeter N H Kate Shea and Annie O Meara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine McCraith
Minnie O’briene
Boston Typographical Union
John Whittem
Larly
D. F. Welling
A. White
J. P. Houlihan
J. P. Ford
Music Hall
B. F. Eldridge
Buvill
Cyrus Small
Tracy
Cigar Makers’ Union 97
J. K. Fitzgerald
Central Labor Union
J. J. Brien
H. S. Lincoln
Cambridge Typographical Union
John O’me
Boston YWCA Berkeley Street Offers Evening Classes
Classes aid students with limited educational advantages. Instruction is individual. Monday grammar and letter writing focuses on letter writing and English mistakes. Wednesday arithmetic. Thursday reading and spelling with standard works read and discussed. Conversation help for English learners emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Women’s Christian Association
Berkeley Street
Boston Plague Fears Rise as Senate Sits Upward
A grim medical and political update describes Boston gripped by plague fears but signals possible decline soon. Mr Lincoln and Judge Crisp show signs of improvement while Congress faces anxious waits as late developments add gravity. the speaker resumes work and may regain the gavel, John Green noted.
Want the Laws Amended at 75th Fish and Game Dinner
Seventy five members of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Association gathered for their annual dinner at the American House with President Edward A. Samuels presiding. The treasurer reported $955 in the treasury and $350 spent on game propagation. Committees urged stronger enforcement and a well paid officer, noted quail introductions, and counted 798 head of game released including Southern quail and plumed partridge. Elected officers included George W. Wiggin as president and Andrew J. Lloyd as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Fish and Game Association
American House
Edward A. Samuels
Treasury
Arizona
Oregon
George W. Wiggin
Augustus Hemenway
Edward E. Hardy
Ivers W. Adams
James F. Dwinell
John T. Stetson
Horace T. Rockwell
Andrew J. Lloyd
Richard O. Harding
John Fottler, Jr
Frederick R. Shattuck
Charles G. Gibson
John N. Roperts
M. A. Morris
C. J. H. Woodbury
W. G. Kendall
Geber Bishop
W. F. Keith
William C. Thairlwall
Rollin Jones
William B. Smart
Henry H. Kimball
Edward J. Barker
Walter C. Prescott
Arthur W. Robinson
Benjamin C. Clark
Edward Brooks
W. A. Power
Charlie Gale's Day The Blind Drummer Remembers
Dedham veteran drummer Sergeant Charles W Gale now blind and poor marks twenty five years married to his wife mother of five. He recalls Civil War service, drum instruction at West Point, and marches with Grand Army of the Republic in drenching rain. He plans for a pension while composing songs and teaching piano tuning to support his family on Washington Street.
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Auld Lang Syne
Grand Army of the Republic
Dedham
Charles W. Gale
Sergeant Gale
Charlie Gale
Company A
Massachusetts Infantry
Governor’s Island
New York Harbor
West Point
Winfield Scott
Ninth
Massachusetts Militia
William M. Strachan
Boston
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Lincoln
Farragut
Wilson
Gale
Natick
Mass
Murphy
Ireland
Kildare
Aldershot
London
France
Italy
Old South
Dan Simpson
Tom
Father Murphy
Boyle O'Reilly
Washinton Street
Plan for Rapid Transit Commission route to relieve central Boston
The Rapid Transit Commission released a provisional double tracked elevated and subterranean route to ease the crowded city core. A public hearing is set for January 21, 1892 at 10 am in Boston to consider the scheme and property impacts along Kneeland, Broadway, Tremont, Scollay, Bowdoin, Causeway and other streets with twelve planned stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rapid Transit Commission
Kneeland and
South Streets
Kneeland Street
Albany Street
Curve Street
Broadway
Pleasant Street
Park Square
Common
Boylston Street
Tremont and
Park Streets
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Court Street
Bowdoin Square
Pitts Street
Green Street
South Margin
Staniford Streets
Staniford Street
Causeway Street
Canal Street
Haverhill Street
Haymarket Square
Blackstone Street
Clinton Street
North Market Street
Faneuil Hall Market
South Market Street
Chatham Street
Butler Square
State Street
Broad Street
Water Street
Liberty Square
Post Office Square
Congress Street
Atlantic Avenue
Federal Street
South Street
South
Utica Streets
Washington Street
Harrison Avenue
Tremont Street Mall of the Common
West Street
Temple Place
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Haneuil Hall Market
Post Offic
Liberty Squares
Congress
Federal Streets
Commission
306 Exchange Building
Boston
Natuan Marruews, Jr
Joan Quincy Adams
Curster W. Kinestey
Osborne Howes, JR
Henry L. Hicer
House Debates Free Coinage Bill Amid Silver Question
The temporary meeting of the coinage committee signals support for a general free coinage bill with no limits to product origin. Chairman Bland notes a favorable mood but postpones final action to allow full attendance and discussion. Democratic leaders hint at a joint caucus to set party policy, while Sherman Hoar seeks a study of McKinley era duties on imports and their impact on manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuieron
Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
Bland
Associated Press
Pierce
House
House Committee On Coinage
Springer
Ways and Means Committee
Sherman Hoar
Massachusetts
Committee On Manufactures
Ayer's Coffee Substitutes As Ordinary Coffee Blend
A brief note describes making a coffee substitute by preparing it as ordinary coffee with no more than two thirds the usual water for a given amount. The guidance emphasizes using less water to achieve a similar brew strength when using Ayer's substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Senate Acts On Court of Claims Relief And Transportation Routes
The Senate debated expedient relief for the Court of Claims to speed its business, criticizing the crowded docket as a travesty of justice. The matter was referred to the judiciary committee. Mr Gallinger was named chair of the transportation routes to the seaboard committee, succeeding Mr Squire. The Senate adjourned after an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Tom Reed's Sarcasm and the House Debates Subsidies
In Washington on January 13 the House debated a resolution declaring subsidies and bounties from Congress unjust and incompatible with republican ideals. The motion to proceed failed 56 to 115, with sharp exchanges as Mr. Reed mocked the process. Debate time was set briefly, then extended, and the House adjourned for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holman
Indiana
House
Congress
Myers
Louisiana
Committee On
Henderson
Iowa
Reed
Maine
Yeas
Alliance
Mr. Holman
Secretary Foster Relapses. Serious Condition Reported
Washindon reports that Secretary Foster suffered a relapse at Fortress Monroe and is in a serious condition. Inquiry shows the secretary overtaxed his strength during the trip and remains slightly fatigued, but is otherwise in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindon
Foster
Fortress Monroe
Gallinger Heads Transportation Amid Senate Reshuffle
Washington January 18 The last vacancy in the Senate was filled by Jones of Nevada taking the oath for his fourth term. Dolph relinquished the coast defences chair but remains a member Squire becomes chair. Dolph became chairman of the public lands committee. Carey moved from patents to public lands. Perkins joined patents District of Columbia and transportation of meat products. Mitchell resolution directs judiciary committee to report needed legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Senate
Jones
Nevada
Dolph
Squire
Cullom
Carey
Patents
Committee On Public Lands
Perkins
District of Columbia
Mitchell
Mr McLenen's Strange Visitor at the Boston Theatre
A man entered Harry M'Glenen's office at the Boston Theatre and spoke with him before being removed by an officer. Identified as Albert W. Howard of 45 Bowdoin Street, he carried books and papers and may be driven by failed play writing. He is detained for safe keeping and will be turned to public institutions. An ad notes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M’glenen
Boston Theatre
Station 4
Albert W. Howard
Bowdoin Street
Howard
Commissioners of Public Institutions
Lincoln suffers cold. improvement noted in London
London January 13 The Hon Robert T Lincoln United States minister to the court is reported to have passed a good night and shows a little improvement after a severe cold. He is not expected to return to the legation for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Robert T. Lincoln
United States
Lincoln
Speaker Crisp Emerges From Illness At Last
Wasmingron reports Speaker Crisp rose this morning for the first time since his grip illness and sat up in his room in a dressing gown and slippers. He is progressing toward recovery as well as could be hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmingron
Speaker Crisp
Alarming spread of la grippe hits New Brunswick
St. Joan New Brunswick reports from all parts of the province flooding in with la grippe. Thousands are afflicted and several deaths have occurred in Moncton. Public health concern grows as cases rise nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan
N. B
Moncton
Portsmouth High School Closed Amid Flu Outbreak
Portsmouth New Hampshire January 13 The high school closed for four days due to four of five teachers being sick with the flu. Citywide illness is reported as widespread with a large number affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Whittier Confined With Lagrippe In Newburyport
J G Whittier is confined to bed at the residence of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cartland in Newburyport with la grippe. Attending physician regards illness as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neweuryport
J. G. Whittier
Joseph Cartland
la Grippe
Weather Indications Show Rain Across New England
Weather bulletin from Wasuinator on January 13 forecasts rain for New England with variable winds. It also notes snow for New York and indicates north winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Wasuinator
New York
Reception in Brighton at Brock Home
Mr and Mrs George E Brock held a reception at their Washington street Brighton residence last evening. The house was brightly illuminated with fire order decorations and a collation was served. About one hundred guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
George E. Brock
Washington Street
Salvation Oil Promised For Rheumatism Pain
A short wartime era note touts Salvation Oil as a remedy for rheumatism. The ad copy urges readers to use the product at the onset of pain, implying quick relief and household cure. The item reflects common medical advertising language of the period.
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