Water gas danger blamed on Boston gas monopoly
Poisonous carbonic oxide in water gas linked to a rise in deaths as a Boston gas monopoly increases supply. The piece cites a 1890 law repeal allowing any amount of toxin in pipes, notes recent deaths in Indiana Street, and warns residents to watch for leaks at 1.30 per thousand.
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Engineer Baker Retires From Naval Service
Chief Engineer Charles H. Baker U.S.N. retires after over thirty seven years of service. Born June 16 1831 in Salem Massachusetts, he held key roles from the East India squadron to the Asiatic and Brazilian stations, later serving on the Charlestown Navy Yard and Annapolis staff, retiring as a captain. The article also notes rising deaths from inhaling gas as water gas replaces coal gas, with Dr F W Draper warning of its poisonous quality and urging inquiry into increasing mortality linked to gas poisoning.
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Nval Academy
Annapolis
Asiatic Squadron
Washington Navy Yard
Alexandria
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F. W. Draper
Haryra University
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Norris Maguire recount petition heard by aldermanic committee
A special Board of Aldermen committee met at City Hall to consider Norris petition for a recount of the Ward 15 race between Kinsel and Maguire and to permit witnesses to testify regarding Norris’s claim to the seat. Norris arrived with precinct officers and criticized the private hearing. The executive session lasted about 30 minutes, after which Chairman Flood announced another meeting for next Monday at 3 p.m.
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Mitchell
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Mr. Norris
Jesse M. Gove
John K. Moran
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John 14. McDonough
Timothy J. McDonough
Flood
Waieh
Post Bay by Day highlights scarce byline scoops and portraits
The Post boasts daily exclusives from Boston, featuring Hayes life portrait and Senator-elect Lodge coverage, Spaulding charity, a gas poisoning scare, Amy Robsart interview, Somerville valuation decline, annexation notes, Ida Pike case updates, and world news, all for a single cent.
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Lodge
Spauliding
Journal
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Amy Robsart
Frank Lesle
Pike
Parker Pushes Municipal Gas Reforms and Petition Rules
Representative Parker of Boston seeks amendments to allow cities to own and operate gas plants with simplified city council voting while tying value to market worth. The Senate debates a new petition rule requiring bills with petitions, sparking criticism over constitutional rights and access. The session also considers nine hour work limits for street railway crews and multiple upcoming municipal and statewide measures.
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Boston's third practicing woman lawyer Miss Lizzie A Smith
Amy Robsart interviews Miss Lizzie A Smith, Boston's third practicing woman lawyer, formerly of Newburyport and admitted to the Suffolk bar last fall. She aims to fill a new field by teaching women the law to prevent their being cheated or overwhelmed by legal jargon and to empower them in property and business matters.
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Suffolk
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Wowanu
Yale
Lars Yard
Boston University
Amy BoBsakt
Meeting of New England Shoe and Leather Association closes
The annul meeting of the New England Shoe and Leather Association was held at 116 Bedford Street. Reports were read and officers chosen including President Francis W. Breed and a long list of vice presidents, directors, and officers with a building fund balance of 419,138 and association balance of 15,033.
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New England Shoe and Leather Association
Bedford Street
Francis W. Breed
Willian Clflin
Elisha
Converse
Augustus P. Martin
Thomas E. Proctor
N. W. Rice
Charles S. Inglis
George McConneils
Jamesb. Killings
Henry Bond
George H. Burt
Charles i
Paris dresser advertised by Paine’s Furniture Co
An illustration of the Paris dresser at Paine's Furniture Company 45 Canal Street highlights a piece that serves as a toilet table and bureau in one. The design impresses buyers and is praised for its equipment. The price is stated as unusually low.
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Paine
Canal Street
Halt in the Tuckerman will case delays proceedings
Evidence in the Tuckerman will case was presented in Probate Court before Judge McKim yesterday morning, with cross examination of Dr. Cowies on hypothetical questions yielding limited significance. The matter was adjourned to Monday.
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Tuckerman
McKim
Dr. Cowies
Gas appliance exchange promotes heat cooking and power advantages
Full information on the advantages of gas for heating cooking and power will be given at the Gas Appliance Exchange No 22 West St and by all dealers in gas stoves and gas engines.
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West ST
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