Daniel Hand's Will With Fourteen Codicils Offered for Probate
New Haven Jan 14 The will of Daniel Hand granting about 1.5 million dollars for education of Southern colored people was offered for probate. The 1872 document left 100000 to Yale College and 25000 to Dartmouth with restrictions for future ministers or teachers. The will and codicils reshaped bequests to Hampton Institute Cumberland Church and Howard University, with many changes and revocations to protect against contest.
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New Haven
Conn
Daniel Hand
Yale College
Presbyterian Church
Dartmouth College
Middlebury College
Yale
Hampton Institute
Howard University
Washington, D. C
Middlebury
American Missionary Association For
South
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Madison, Conn
American Missionary Association
The Wrecker Aboard Harvesting a Pacific Wreck
A January Scribner's tale recalls a wreck where sailors empty mats to reveal 6000 rice laden mats, tearing through them with knives. Birds swoop and die as crew massacre the grain in pursuit of money, each man hoping for different sums while blood and breadstuff mingle on deck.
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Scribner’s
Pacific
Tena Davis death case revealed by witness Mary Sanderson
Mary Sanderson, a Charlestown resident, disputes the suicide theory and testifies Tena Davis was deeply involved with Bert Trefethen. She recalls their intimacy, a possible engagement ring, and Tena's happiness in Everett before her death. The Post notes fresh evidence and ongoing questions over the bridge night and the fate of a crucial letter.
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Trefethen
Tena
Everett
Mrs. Davis
Bertha Smith
Mary Sanderson
Jena Davis
Emerton
Coggan
Smith
Medford
Davis
The Engraving Coupon Delayed Until Engravings Ready
The Post announces the engraving coupon will not reappear until engravings are finished due to missing portraits and to avoid rushing high class work. Hold complete coupon sets until delivery is announced. incomplete sets can be completed when the coupon reappears.
Fire destroys bake shop and hotel in Augusta Maine
Fire opened at 9 40 on Water street North End destroying Fred Cloutier's bake shop and F E Bowman's hotel. F H Goslin's stable damaged and the two story Titecomb building gutted with Tibbetts & Davis on the street floor and Oscar Graves upholsterer upstairs. By midnight the fire was under control with total losses about 8000 dollars, lightly insured.
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Aveusta
Waterstreet
North End
Fred Cloutier
F. E. Bowman
F. H. Goslin
Titecomb
Tibbetts & Davis
Oscar Graves
Boston Philharmonic Ninth Concert Receives Warm Applause
The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra performed a varied programme at Tremont Theatre with the return of Fritz Giese. Soloists Miss Alice Wentworth, Thomas E. Clifford, Van Veachton Rogers, and Wulf Fries highlighted the evening, with notable pieces including Gounod Ave Maria and Chadwick’s Miller’s Daughter.
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Tremont Theatre
Fritz Giese
Alice Wentworth
Thomas E. Clifford
van Veachton Rogers
Wulf Fries
Emilie Grant
Saint-Saens
Popper
G. W. Chadwick
San Francisco
Thomas Clifford
J. K. Paine
Cincinnati
Fraulein Lehmann
Recital and Grand Operatic Concert At Sleeper Hall
Miss Estelle I Andrews with Signor Rotoli presented a refined recital at Sleeper Hall New England Conservatory featuring Mozart Beethoven Godard and Chopin works. Tonight Mme Adeline Patti leads a grand operatic concert with a lengthy program including selections from Oberon Il Barbiere di Siviglia L elixir and Carmen among others with Patti Fabbri Novara Del Puente and Guglielmo completing the roster.
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Estelle I. Andrews
Signor Augusto Rotoli
Sleeper Hall
New England
Chopin
Mme. Adeline Patti
Cambridge Republicans Nominate Local Legislative Candidate
The Cambridge Republican ward and city committee renewed leadership at Central square. Otis 8. Brown remains chairman with Frank H Teele as secretary and Isaac S Pear as treasurer. They set a January 15 1892 caucus in Ward 1 to nominate a candidate to fill the Almy vacancy. ex-Alderman John E Parry appears strongest.
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Cambridge
Central Square
Otis
Sanger
E. J. Coolidge
John E. Parry
Youth Struck by Electric Car on Washington Street
At 7:30 last night 13 year old Samuel Etzikorzitz of 794 Prince Street was knocked down by an electric car on Washington Street near Hollis Street. He was taken to Station 4 where Dr Hubbard diagnosed severe contusions to the left elbow and wrist. The lad’s arm was dressed and he was sent home.
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Samuel Etzikorzitz
Prince Street
Washington Street
Hollis Street
Station 4
Courageous Officer Ringer Fights Off Knife Attack
Charlestown last night saw Patrolman Hayden J. Ringer gravely wounded by Timothy Sheehan, a 38 year old longshoreman, after a confrontation near Jackson building. Ringer, stabbed in the groin, tackled the assailant and restrained him with a club before being taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in precarious condition.
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Hayden J. Ringer
Massachusetts General Hospital
Timothy Sheehan
Charlestown
Charles River Avenue
City Square
Ringer
Jackson Building
Water Street
Sheehan
Billy
Gunter
Chelsea Street
Lhosae
Ones Ringer
England’s Royal Succession Sparks Marriage Speculation
London dispatches detail the royal line after the Duke of Clarence’s death. Prince George is heir presumptive with debates on whether Princess May of Teck or other royals may ascend, and reports hint at a betrothal to Victoria Mary of Teck. The piece notes public unease over perceived improprieties and the heavy influence of Queen Victoria on alliances.
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Duke of
Clarence
Avondale
England
Prince George
Prince of Wales
Wales
Duchess of Fife
Victoria
Maud
Alice
Duke of Edinburgh
Duchess of Edinburgh
Czar of
Russia
May of
Teck
London
Duke of Clarence
Fife
Duke of Fife
Alexandra Duff
Duchess of
Louise
Princess Victoria
Mary of
Modern Society
Prince
Princess Christian
Young Men Christians Elected Officers Report Year in Boston Branch
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association annual meeting details new four year directors Frank Wood D G Woodvine A B Covel Hamilton Kuhn plus unexpired terms filled by Quincy Bullivant Houghton Ball Hopkins. Metropolis branch Charlestown adopted as a department. Education programs show 1090 evening class registrations this season and total class registrations 1675, with library growth planned to 30000 from 5000. Building costs 31540 49 this year, dues nearly 14000, improvements 2200, Charlestown work 1450, repairs funded 2000, balance 176 52. Membership up 234, finances up 77 80. Social and religious reports urge enhanced monthly meetings and Bible study integrated into education.
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Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Association
Berkeley and
Boylston Streets
Josiah H. Quincy
Frank Wood
D. G. Woodvine
Covel
Hamilton Kuhn
William M. Bullivant
Clements. Houghton
James D. Ball
C. A. Hopkins
Charletown Association
Boston Association
New England
Charlestown
George Allen, Jr
Herbert S. Dow
Obituary notes recount several notable deaths
General James S. Brisbin died in Philadelphia at 55 after bronchitis and other complaints. He served in the Union army and was stationed at Fort Custer before burial arrangements to Minneapolis. General Robert Ranson, a Confederate major general and senator’s brother, died in New Bern, North Carolina. Charles Augustus Aiken died in Princeton, New Jersey of pneumonia. born 1827 in Manchester Vermont. Actor George S. Knight, once famed for Hans Dietrich, died in Philadelphia after paralysis. Edward Whitley of Liverpool politics and Charlestown city clerk Daniel Williams also noted. Chief Justice Ruger died in Syracuse. Nelson L. Graham died of paralysis in Everett.
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James S. Brisbin
Philadelphia
Plains
Fort Custer
Minneapolis
Robert Ranson
Newburn
N. C
United States
Ranson
Charles Augustus Aiken
Princeton
N. J
Manchester
Dartmouth College
Andover Theological Seminary
George S. Knight
House of Commons
Everton
Liverpool
Daniel Williams
Charlestown
J Boston
New York Court of Appeals
Syracuse
Nelson L. Graham
Suffolk County
Everett
The Almy Failure Declares Bankrupt Clothed Stores
Edward C. Almy of Westminster street clothier made an assignment to Adam K. Tolman of Boston. Tolman is a member of Isaac Fenno & Co of Boston, the principal creditors. A full statement is expected tomorrow.
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Providence
Edward C. Almy
Westminster Street Clothier
Adam K. Tolman
Boston
Tolman
Isaac Fenno & Co
London Assurance At The Museum Ends Revival Week
The Museum presents London Assurance last week of its revival with strong performances. Miss Clarke as Lady Gay Spanker charms despite late entry. Barron, Holt, Plympton, Campbell, Boniface, Abbe and others deliver solid work. Overall the cast sustains the piece with notable dialogue and stage memory.
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London Assurance
Museum
Sir Harcourt Courtly
Sir Peter Teazle
Boucicault
Sheridan
Sherry
Congreve
Miss Clarke
Lady Gay Spanker
Tartuffe
Lady Gay
Mr. Barron
Sir Harcourt
Mr. Holt
Mr. Plympton
Miss Campbell
Grace Harkaway
Mr. Boniface
Max Harkaway
Mr. Abbe
Wilson
Pert
Meeting notices and business updates from Boston offices
The New England General Ticket and Passenger Agents' Association members will meet at the Pathfinder Railway Guide office in Boston on Wednesday January 20 1892 at 10 am to discuss summer excursion rates. Several firms will close stores after noon on Saturday January 16 as a tribute to Charles Albert White. The United States Hotel Company re-elected its old board of directors led by Uriel H. Crocker and Henry Pickering. John Duckson delivered a lecture on Loyalty to Conviction at the Y M C A. Unity Chapel began its third annual entertainments with a lineup of artists including Hortensen Paulsen, George Young, William Klein, J A E Stewart, Alice Young and A Gail Pierce. American Brewing Company opened a new Heath Street Roxbury building with a 60000 barrel capacity. David Winslow, former Boston Journal cashier, will be hosted at a complimentary Parker House dinner on January 30.
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New England General Ticket and Passenger Agents’ Association
Pathfinder Railway Guide
Boston
Charles Albert White
Miles & Thompson
Louis H. Ross & Co
Charles D. Blake
Paulsen
George B. Young
William Klein
J. A. E. Stewart
Alice Young
A. Gail Pierce
American Brewing Company
Heath Street
Roxbury
David Winslow
The
Boston Journal
Parker House
Steamers Arrive in American Ports From Europe Clocks
Steamship notices list arrivals at Boston and New York on January 14 including Francisco from Hull Peruvian from Glasgow Sorrento from Antwerp Barrowmore from Liverpool and Yorkshire from Chinese ports Europe from New York bound for London and Obdam from New York for Rotterdam off the Lizard.
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Boston
Francisco
Hull
Glasgow
Sorrento
Antwerp
Baltimore
Barrowmore
Liverpool
New York
Yorkshire
Teutonic
Europe
London
Lizard
Obdam
Rotterdam
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Ayer
Ad. Wilmot Payne
Monrovia
Liberia
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
the Wrecker
Ermuda
Bermuda
Commodious Steamship
Halifax
la Grippe
Paradise
Benjamin Johnson
Grocers’ Exchange
Central Wharf
Tenas
Augusta
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Part I
Oberon
Ees
Eeee Weber
Adegno
Flauto Magico
Mozart Signor Novara
la Giaconda
Ponebilli
Mme
Fabbri
Aria
Muto Asi
Guglielmo Tell
Xeilla
Rossini
Afualice
Ardon Gi
Lucia di Lammerwoor
Donizetti
Eer
Veces PonChElli
Cavatina
Arsace
Assur
Serbanii Ognor
Patti Ana
Labbat
Vivian
Cambridge Republicans
Dartmouth Street Market
Buckingham Street
Dartmouth St. Bridge
C. Sharman
Telephone Tremont
Alacritas Et Curds
Hausted
Officer Ringer
University of Heidelberg
Aldershot
Ireland
India
York
Tenthussars
Humbert
William
Turkey
Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga
Pauline Claudine Agnes
Princess Mary of
the Princess
May
Princess May of
Leck
Balmoral
Duchess of Cambridge
Duke
Mme. de Falbe
Princess May
Long
Baronness Burdett-Coutts
White Lodge
Young Men Christians
Nual
Cial and Religious de
Partments Report
Scott
Scott & Bownr
South Sth Avenue
Peoples L4&wyer
OOK
A. Baldgham
Ames Building
Palo Alto
Sunol
Allerton
Nancy Hanks
Direct
His Highness
Faneuil Hall Sq
the Theatres
Humphreys
Albany
U.S. Army
W.H
J.I
Demen
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
William and John Sts
DE Ruggists
Humphreys? Medicine CO
Gor, William and John
Society of Arts
Institute of Technology
S. R. Koehler
Museum of Fine Arts
Board of Health
John Craig
Cambridge Street
Brighton
John Manon
Rodney Street
Carter
Pynchon Street
Roxebury
Division 9
Charles Ward
Johan McNamara
John A. Brown
Glenwood
Warren A
Horace G. Wadlin
Massachusetts Association — of Co-operative Banks
Avery
Johnson
Lt. Johnson & CO
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