Bold Nassau train robbery shocks Nevada guardsmen
Five masked robbers halted a Missouri Pacific freight at Nassau, one and a half miles south of Nevada Missouri, on pay day. They robbed engineer Campbell and brakemen Sumner Hill and Roberts and conductor Robert G. Trickett of Butler, wounding him in the nose and face. Five gold watches and $200 were taken, then the highwaymen fled.
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Nevada
Nassau
Missouri Pacific
Campbell
Sumner, Hill and Roberts
Robert G. Trickett
Butler
Sharp Comment From South Boston Improvement Association Meeting
The South Boston Citizens' Improvement Association held a spirited meeting in Gray's Upper Hall with Martin presiding. New members admitted include Horgan Donnelly Murphy Bird Quirk and Driscoll. committees elected and a plan for a pamphlet outlining district advantages discussed amid debate about sensational press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
F. J. Hann
F. F. Bell
Alfred S. Macdonald
A. EK. George
South
Boston
Association
Treadwell
Charles M. Bromwich
John J. Toomey
G. F H. Murray
A. E. George
Mr. George
George
H. S. Treadwell
D. L. White
E. J. Power
R. F. Means
Turkiye Reports Mass Mussulman Casualties at Zeitoun
The Turkish legation received a telegram from the Sublime Porte stating 562 soldiers were present at Zeitoun during barracks capture, only 97 escaped, and about sixty bodies were found in the waterway. The note adds that order is restored in the rest of the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sublime Porte
Zeltoun
Eredjek
Ghenksoun
Zeitoun
Empire
Alleys Celebrate Silver Wedding at Lynn Home
Mr and Mrs Charles L Alley longtime Lynn residents marked their silver wedding anniversary with a party at their home 26 Lyman Street. About 150 relatives and friends attended the event this evening.
Senate action on Turkish passport recognition and Pacific cables
The Senate debated American passport recognition by Turkey for Armenians and others, and considered despatch access in Cuba. It approved a Hale bill to fund Pacific telegraph cables, discussed Hawaiian annexation, and adjourned after honoring Rep. Cogswell and limiting Venezuela criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Cullom
Illinois
Olney
Turkey
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Pacific Ocean
Hale
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Hook
Crook
Committee On Foreign Relations
Peffer
Representative Cogswell
Massachusetts
Sewell
New Jersey
Congress
Pensions and the Paris Award Discussed Ad journment for General Cogswell
In Washington on January 16 the House debated privilege over a pamphlet from the New York Chamber of Commerce about U S and Great Britain disputes. The Behring Sea seizure led to a Paris tribunal ruling of about 400000 for seized vessels, unpaid due to lack of Congressional appropriation. The matter centered on whether to authorize payment, with some claims tied to sham vessel sales. House adjourned at 38:50 after paying respects to the late General William Cogswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Crisp
Dem
Grow
House
Paris
Secretary of State
Pennsylvania
Moody
Rep
Mass
William Cogswell
Foreign Affairs Committee Divides Work on Foreign Matters
Washington January 16 The House committee on foreign affairs finished reviewing items sent to it. Chairman Hitt issued new resolutions to subcommittees and several may be reported to the House at next week’s session.
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Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hitt
House
President Hosts Diplomatic Corps Dinner in Washington
The President and Mrs. Cleveland hosted a dinner in Washington for the diplomatic corps and their ladies. Also present were Secretary and Mrs. Olney, Senator and Mrs. Sherman, Senator and Miss Morgan, Representative and Mrs. McCreary, Representative and Mrs. Draper, plus several young ladies.
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Washington
Diplomatic Corps
Cleveland
Olney
Sherman
Morgan
McCreary
Draper
Ladies Night At Middlesex Club Attended By Republicans
Wives and daughters of leading Republicans attended the Middlesex Club at Hotel Brunswick for its annual Ladies Night. Hon George A Marden presided in Brackett's absence with Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott, ex Governor Long and many other dignitaries and their spouses in attendance. A closing dance capped the brilliant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Club
Hotel Brunswick
Brackett
George A. Marden
Wolcott
S. J. Elder
Elder
Long
Miss Long
Byron Truell
Richard Irwin
F. H. Apleton
J. F. Fletcher
Fletcher
S. M. Hedges
William Barrett
S. Brown
W. H. Dyer
Nathan Warn
J. A. Bailey, Jr
Thomas Savage
G. E. Smith
G. A. A. Peavy
Catholic Alumni Club Formed by Boston Students and Grads
A meeting at the Catholic Union house launched a temporary Catholic alumni club for Boston area graduates and students. Officers include President Dr. William G. Macdonald and Vice President Henry J. Cottrell with a five member executive committee. Nine colleges were represented. Dr. Macdonald urged immediate formation of the club as a hub for Catholic graduates and professionals in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union
Catholic Alumni of
Boston
William G. Macdonald
Boston College
Henry J. Cottrell
Holy
St. John’s
Fordham
Holy Cross
Georgetown
St. John’s of
Creighton
Omaha
Manhattan
New York
Mt. St. Mary’s
Emmettsburg
St. Xavier's
Cincinnati
Seminaire Sainte Hyacinthe
New Orleans
John D. Drum
J. T. Connolly
Joseph A. Sproules
John J. Dockry
William F. Flanagan
John J. Walsh
Sainte Hyacinthe’s
Philippe la Rochelle
W. D. Madden
John Dpd
Drum
Franklin School Alumni Reunion Reflects On Education
Ex-Assessor Thomas Hills addressed nearly 200 attendees at the 11th Franklin School Association reunion held at United States Hotel. He criticized today’s education as overburdened while praising the school’s long history serving girls since 1844 and noting dwindling former male pupils. The evening featured a banquet and a program of vocal and instrumental numbers along with brief speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hills
Llth
Franklin School Association
United States Hotel
Hills
Franklin School
Doctors Night highlights Boston Merchants Club dinner
The Merchants' Club of Boston held a Doctors' Night with General Charles H. Taylor hosting. Dr. Maurice Rielson and Dr. H. L. Burrell attended. Dr. Richardson spoke on Progress in Surgery and Dr. Clarence J. Blake on Personal Experiences.
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Merchants’ Club of
Boston
Merchants’ Club
Charles H. Taylor
Maurice Rielson
H. L. Burrell
Clarence J. Blake
F. A. Harris
W. A. Brooks
Richardson
Blake
T. LZ. Jenks
G. W. Gay
E. N. Whittier
John Mason Little
A. F. Estabrook
N. J. Rust
A. Moseley
J. Goldthwait
A. Rum
Ian ‘el
Rl. B
Win J. M. Kay
Judge Wedderburn
D. Loring
BE. C. Hodges
E. W. Cobb
D. J. Flanders
G. Preston
E. F. Atkins
W. L. Pierce
William A. Rust
W. Richardson
D. W. Ranlet
I. T. Burr
C. E. Morrison
C. B. Perkins
C. V. Whitten
J. J. Myers
B. F. Guild
T. N. Hart
W. B. Rice
Scots Charitable Society Holds Annual Meeting 1893 Officers listed
Nearly 100 members of the Scots Chari table Society attended the annual meeting at the American House. The society records 288 years of active service. Elected officers for 1893 include President Louis H. Ross and Trustee David M. Balfour. Other officers named are Vice-president George D. Wemyss, treasurer John J. Louden, secretary Duncan D. Ruggell, assistant secretary William Forsythe, auditors James B. Hill and William Lamb, chaplain Rev. George Lorimer, physician Dr. Robert Disbrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scots’ Charitable Society
American House
Louis H. Ross
George D. Wemyss
John J. Louden
Duncan D. Ruggell
William Forsythe
David M. Balfour
Relief committee named with Brown McCormack and Stewart
The relief committee is led by chairman Robert Brown and John G. McCormack with John Stewart serving as a key member. The arrangement outlines a coordinated effort to oversee aid distribution and support activities.
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Lief Committee
Robert Brown
John G. McCormack
Relief Committee
John Stewart
Mrs Meyers Dinner Dance At Papanti’s Hall
Handsome women in rich costumes and gallant men gathered at Mrs George Vand Meyers dinner dance in Papanti Hall on Tre Mont street last evening. The large attendance included prominent society people and Mrs Meyer was admired in a fine dress. Careful dance selections and well rendered music heightened the joyous occasion as the select company extended thanks in the early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George van Dds
Directors Hold January Reception At YM Union
The YM C U at 48 Boylston Street hosted a large gathering of young men for the January 1896 directors reception. President Baldwin and the board welcomed attendees in an informal social setting. J B Moors of Boston delivered an instructive talk on The Battle of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
Baldwin
Board of Government
J. B. Moors
Boston
Retired Forty Fifth Massachusetts Regiment Holds Parker House Reunion
The Company A Associates met at Parker House last evening with Hon J S Stanley presiding. After dinner they reminisced on provost duty at New Bern North Carolina and elected officers for the coming year including President J S Stanley Vice President Russell Sturgis and an executive committee C E Hubbard F H Dean L D Willcutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Regiment
Parker House
J. S. Stanley
Newbern
N. C
Russell Sturgis
C. E. Hubbard
F. H. Dean
L. D. Willcutt
Mystery Sinking Off Chatham Claims Unknown Crew
A three masted schooner sunk off Chatham last night leaves crew unaccounted for at dawn. The Monomoy life saving station could not locate survivors or identify the vessel. the Nellie Lamper connected the wreck to the schooner William Wilson of New York, suggesting a collision with coal barges or a southbound steamer. The Wilson, commanded by Captain McNeil, registered 253 tons net and was built in Rockland Maine, owned by G B Dunn.
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Chatham
Monomoy Life Saving Station
Tuttle
Nellie Lamper
William Wilson
New York
Wilson
Boston
McNeil
Rockland
G. B. Dunn
Quincy in Seclusion Shapes City Governance Plans
The article portrays Mayor Quincy secluded in his private office planning reforms while Private Secretary Mullen handles papers. It notes debates over appointments, critic voices from reformers, and ongoing repairs in the assessors’ office as a new cabinet space nears completion for the mayor and auditor.
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Mullen
John B. Moran
Cutter
Quincey
Quincy
Boston Common Council votes to form five member committee to oppose Castle Hill government changes
In a heated session Mayor Quincy urged rapid action on school building repairs and ventilation with a $100 000 loan plan. A broad slate of measures followed including underground wires, liquor license data, and the creation of committees on finance police and appropriations. The body also moved to fund Sunday concerts and July 4 events while debating safety and civic planning.
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Beacon Hill
General Court
Smith
Ward 18
Common Council
Conry
Francis W. Chandler
Frederic Tudor
S. Homer Woodbridge
Quincy
O’callaghan
Ward 8
Boston
Lane
Committee On Police
Board of Police Commissioners
Bunker Hill
Vine
Moulton Streets
Noonan
Ward 19
Committee On Finance
Baldwin
Ward 14
Street
Foster
Ward 9
Mahoney
Castle Island
South
Jones
Ward 21
Art Commission
Bresnahan
Tariff League Holds Tenth Annual Convention
The American Protective Tariff League convened its tenth annual meeting in New York with a strong turnout of merchants and others committed to the industrial protection movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Protective Tariff League
Industrial Protective
Slow start at General Court stalls action in Boston
The Senate and House show slow progress as a new clerkship disrupts routine. Rep Gallivan backs an excise board for Boston while battles over committee referrals loom. A protest against biennial elections gains signatures. Donohue proposes liquor sales on Washington’s Birthday and July Fourth. The Board of Savings Bank Commissioners seeks a salary raise for its second clerk.
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Senate
House
General Court
Sleeper
Clerk Sleeper
Gallivan
Boston
Committee On Licenses
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Senator Hoar
Long
Walker
Apsley
Knox and
Barrett
George Fred Williams
Rantoul
Salem
Elihu B. Hayes
Henry Blackwell
Henry Winn
Malden
Donohue
Washington
Board of Savings Bank Commissioners
Comptroller Eckels Urges Bonds Bid by National Banks
James H. Eckels, Comptroller of the Currency, issues a circular to national banks explaining 4 percent government bonds and inviting banks to inform patrons on bids and terms. The Treasury prepared price statements to aid investors and widen distribution, with banks urged to promote the loan as a long term investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James H. Eckels
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Fire at Sing Sing Prison Destroys Repair Shop
A fire at Sing Sing Prison in the north yard started shortly after 3 PM in the repair shop, a two and a half story building. The entire building and valuable machinery were destroyed, with heavy losses expected. prisoners behaved well during the blaze.
Spanish Victories Reported as Forces Clash in Cuba
Havana dispatch says on January 15 Spanish general Suarez Valdes defeated Gomez with 3000 men near Cayor oza with heavy losses on both sides. Captain Sanchez with 800 men defeated 1200 patriots near Lomas and Santa Maria, killing eleven and wounding thirty.
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Madrid
Imparcial
Havana
Suarez Valdes
Gomez
Cayoroza
Sanchez
Lomas
Santa Maria
London Prepared to Raid for Gold to Finance Bonds
London jan 16 report says gold flowing back to the United States is being borrowed for sixty days by New York bankers importing at a premium. They obtain the gold to secure bonds and will repay with Treasury greenbacks, freeing gold for another bond issue.
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London
United States
New York
New England Syndicate Offers Enyclopedic Dictionary Sets
Readers are urged to apply for 1000 introductory sets of the American Encyclopedic Dictionary at $1 cash and $1 monthly for one year. Four volumes total nearly 5000 pages, with a subscription value of $2. Syndicate headquarters at 507 Washington Street. Cash payment refunded if not as represented, provided volumes are returned within ten days. Page 4 contains full details and directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Washington Street
Fifth annual porters and janitors ball in Berkeley Hall
Work was light for the porters and janitors last evening as they held their fifth yearly ball in Berkeley Hall. White's Orchestra provided music and dancing lasted until 2 o'clock.
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Berkeley Hall
White
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Keith’s
New Theatre
J. Seligman
Missouri Wren
Conductor
Sérvain Boston Papers
Mussulmans
Post
Almanac
Savate Consiers
Cogswall
Pensions
Cogswell
House Committee On Foreign Resolutions
Allcock
Henry A. Mort
F. C.S
Catholic Club
Bos
Assessor Hills
Rdi
Ulster
Suspen
Summer ST
Ena
Pee Rey
Papantis
City Hall
Comngi
Kelly
Innis
Shannon
Strangman
Warren
O'Callaghan
Briggs
Bowen
Riddle
Callahan
Barnes
Murphy
Codman
Gaddis
Tariff League
Fauntleroy
Standard Clothing CO
the Banks
Eckels
Post Almanac
the Post
Treasury Reserve
Treasury
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