Miraculous Healer At Roxbury Draws Boston Crowds
A distinguished man rented the Dudley Street Opera House and claimed to cure the lame blind deaf and sick in a week with free consultations. He advertises daily at 2418 Washington Street Boston drawing diverse crowds and promises instant and permanent results through what he calls a new healing science. He claims thousands cured publicly and offers free visits for the poor Mondays 2 to 4.
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Roxbury
Dudley Street Opera House
Washington Street
Dudley Street
Boston
J. P. Coffey
Prof. Coffey
Rigor of the Game Opens New England Whist Championship
The New England Whist Association midwinter tournament began at the Hotel Vendome with Howell open pair matches won by Mrs. W. G. Sergeant and R. M. Jenks, and later by Mrs. C. S. Waterhouse and J. C. Brimblecum. Ward and Perkins edged ahead in trick scores and the 7:30 Mitchell system ties led to north south and east west divisions. The club trophy went to the Pyramids team of Perkins Barry Robbins and Morey, with daily schedules featuring open pair and team matches and souvenirs for winners.
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New England Whist Association
Vendome
Howell
W. G. Sergeant
R. M. Jenks
C. S. Waterhouse
J. C. Brimblecum
H. P. Perkins, Jr
H. H. Ward
F. R. Brigham
F. S. Wilcox
John Fox
Mrs. Russegue
Messrs. Ward
Perkins
Mitchell
Granstein
Hall
Barney
Messers
Roéot
Philbrick
Lublin
Messrs
Curtis
Willey
Pyramids
Harry P. Perkins
John F. Barry
Joshua D. Robbins
Walter G. Morey
Greek defendant sues arresting officers in Lowell case
James Panagakas a Greek sues Daniel Bugbee and Patrolman Euric Leighton for 240 dollars each. He was arrested last June by Leighton on Bugbee’s instigation, charged with assault. Panagakas was convicted in Police Court and fined, then discharged on appeal in Superior Court.
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Lowell
James Panagakas
Daniel W. Bugbee
Euric L. Leighton
Leighton
Bugbee
Panagakas
Hubs French Ball Interrupted by Fire
A Paine Memorial Hall French ball crowd barely avoided panic when a gallery streamer touched a gas jet, catching fire. Two officers restrained the crowd as a deputy and others stamped out the flames, and dancing resumed amid the mishap with a lively, if spectatorship heavy, atmosphere.
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Paine Memorial Hall
Malden School Urged to Enforce Vaccination Law
Malden Board of Health reports statutes require vaccination for public school children. After a smallpox case at Lincoln School, the School Board calls a special meeting and votes to require unvaccinated pupils to comply within two weeks or face exclusion from classes.
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Malden
Domestic dispute ends with stabbing as Casso is injured
Antonio Casso, drunk at 2 Lans court rear of 221 and 223 North street, berates his niece and fights with neighbors. A hammer breaks a door panel during the struggle, Casso is stabbed in the left side and identifies Vito Tasone of 222 North street as the assailant at the police station. Raffaele Comito of 88 Charter street was also stabbed in the head by an unknown person. Tasone is in custody.
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Antonio Casso
Lans Court
North Street
Casso
Vito Tasone
Raffaele Comito
Charter Street
Tasone
Mirth and Mayhem At Sharp-End Society Ball
A lively ball described as under the Societe de Culinare devolved into a bacchanal with police and Watch and Ward Society officers present. Attendees in yellow shoes and fancy dress filled the hall while thirst and flirtation ran rampant amid staged bulletins and chaotic dancing.
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Watch and Ward Society
Coulter
Wescott
Paul Dooley
Charles Green
Robert Wells
Howard Morris
H. Mason
Albert Gibbs
Arthur Smith
M. Apt
N. G
Foster a Republican and fit for streets post
A Boston Post error misattributed Frank A. Foster to the Democrats. Foster is a Republican with fifteen years of unblemished party standing. He served two years in the Legislature from Ward 21, a strong Republican ward, and is well qualified for superintendent of streets due to his experience in laying out works, constructing streets and sewers, and design.
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Frank A. Foster
Post
Foster
Boston
Wound Dressed by Dr Dunn Before City Hospital Transfer
The wound was dressed by Dr Dunn and the patient was taken to City Hospital for further care.
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Wound
Dunn
Times reveals Fenian plot claim with secret circulars
The Times reports a revival of Fenian activity with extracts from a U S secret circular and September conferences between Croninite and anti Croninite factions. It publishes a November 20 circular urging action to exploit England's troubles in the Transvaal and to recruit volunteers for active service.
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London
Times
United States
England
Transvaal
T Times
London Daily Mail correspondent dies in Ladysmith
CleD in Ladysmith reports Mr George Warrington Stevens special correspondent of the London Daily Mail died yesterday of enteric fever and was buried at midnight.
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Ladysmith
Spearman’s Camp
George Warrington Stevens
London Daily Mail
Mrs Carter Takes Her Life in Baldwinsville
Mrs Mary A Carter aged 67 of Lawrence hanged herself with a towel tied to a bed headboard. She had suffered from nervous prostration and leaves a daughter Mrs Frank Fair of Lawrence.
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Baldwinsville
Mary A. Carter
Lawrence
Carter
Frank Fair
Bowdoin Grammar School Ninth Grade Reception
Ninth grade pupils of Bowdoin Grammar School Myrtle Street held a bi monthly reception in the large hall. A strong literary and musical program followed by an exhibition of stereopticon views drew pupils relatives and friends.
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Bowdoin Grammar School
Myrtle Street
E. B. Moses
EH. Leary
B. Trask
Ef. Dixon
B. Friedman
E. Foster
B. Garvin
I. Lanons
A. Moran
D. Haskell
L. Scovitch
M. Shea
G. Henry
M. Walsh
R. Shapiro
H. Caine
P. Clark
E. Dixon
Miss Randolph
Rosa Koch
Rita Flaherty
Platt Testifies in Libel Suit Between Collis and World
Senator Thomas C. Platt of New York was examined by a U.S. commissioner in a libel suit brought by General C. H. T. Collis against the New York World. He answered questions about political and business ties and refused others as impertinent and irrelevant.
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Washington
Thomas ¢. Platt
New York
United States
C. H. T. Collis
New York World
Platt
Second Division Naval Brigade Dines at United States Hotel
The Second Division of the Massachusetts Naval Brigade dined at the United States Hotel last night with Lt Cmdr Illam F Paul as guest. Ensign Db Cartwright presided. twenty five attendees. Prizes from the company shoot were awarded and tour money distributed after the banquet. A smoke talk concluded the meeting.
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Massachusetts Naval Brigade
United States
Illam F., Paul
Ensign Db. J. Cartwright
Record January Heat Hits 60 Degrees in Boston
Yesterday set a twenty seven year date record with the temperature reaching 60 degrees at 2 PM. The day saw 48 at 8 AM, 54 at 11, and 60 by mid afternoon as heat and humidity made it uncomfortable. The forecast calls for fair morning, misty noon, and light rain later today.
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Boston
New Orleans
New York
Local Option Tax Reform Advocates Drive Newton Hearing
Newton Single Tax Club pushes act for local option in tax assessments. Leaders urge city by city decisions on tax methods, citing New Zealand examples and broad state interest. Speakers include Pike, Carroll, Smith, Blake, Tucker, Leonard, Willis and others.
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Newton Single Tax Club
City Council of
Newton
City of
General Court
Newton Single
Langford
United States
Great Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Boston
Berkshire
Middlesex
Charles Pike
Arthur Carroll
George N. Smith
George B. Blake
F. H. Tucker
Co. W. Leonard
J. B. Willis
Omega Oil claims cure for rheumatism backed by testimonial
Isaac Carter of Smiths Mass testifies Omega Oil relieved his rheumatic pain after three uses and restored him to work. The ad urges readers to test the product, warns against imitation oils, and notes Omega Chemical Co Boston will mail a bottle prepaid for 60 cents.
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Isaac Carter
Smiths
Mass
Omega Chemical Co
Boston
Country Club Plans for Three Day Spring Race Meet
Country Club stewards seek member support to revive a three day racing meet at Clyde Park this spring. Purses include the 9000 Grand National the 3000 champion and many races of 1500 and 1200 with other associations. Memorial Day is set. other dates TBA. Also listed are dinner dances January 24 and February 9 16 20, a curling match at 2 pm, skating carnivals, and an exhibition hockey game. L A Frothingham named club captain. N C A weighs motorcycle class divisions for next season. Local bicycle trade figures shift to autos with Rupert M Gay and Charles E Fay forming International Automobile Construction Company capital 100000. Gay's design for a gasoline explosion carriage noted.
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Country Club
Clyde Park
Country Club of
Brookline
Boston Curling Club
L. A. Frothingham
Rupert M. Gay
Eclipse People
Charles E. Fay
Spalding Folk
W. H. Ricker
International Automobile Construction Company
Mr. Gay
Bicycle Notes and Races Stir Interest Across Clubs
The Associated Cycling Clubs annual meeting at Quincy House was postponed for lack of a quorum. Five clubs appeared. a sixth did not, adjournment followed, and President Abraham will reconvene on Thursday February 1 to decide on continuance. No assessments will be needed after Be OC racing venture failures. Kipling's motor carriage and cycling links are noted, as are developments in English, American, and Continental motor racing. Numerous riders and machines across Boston area and beyond are profiled with plans, ambitions, and upcoming events.
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Quincy House
Abraham
Be OC
A. Co
George W. Dorntee
Malden
Racing Card
Rudyard Kipling
England
Kipling
Atlantic
Buenos Ayres
Waller
Paris
Wales
Jimmy Michael
America
Michael
Europe
Charles Jarrot
Henri Fournier
Dudley Marks
Explosion Motors
Fournier
Marks
Mr. J
Albert Champion
Waltham
Cc. W. Miller
Frank Waller
C. S. Henshaw
W. F. Stafford
Joseph Judge
Austin Crooks
L. P. Callahan
Newton O Porter
W. F. Stone
Oscar Hedstrom
Miller
Judge
Archie McEachren
Lawson Brothers
Chicago
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Nord McFarland
San Jose
Cal
Little Wins Long Local Wrestling Match
John Little, a local lightweight wrestler, defeated James Gilligan of Lawrence in a best two of three catch-as-catch-can series in Brockton. The first bout lasted 1 hour 28 minutes 35 seconds, the second 40 minutes, with Gilligan nearly securing a throw in the final bout before Little escaped and threw Gilligan twice.
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Brockton
John Little
James Gilligan
Lawrence
Gilligan
Little
Talk of Military Art and Chessboard Strategy at BA A
Franklin K. Young lectures on The Simple Line of Maneuvre at the B A A as part of a series. This afternoon the Country Club of Brookline faces the Boston Curling Club at 2 pm with an exhibition hockey game under Canadian rules and a table d hote luncheon at 1 pm. Harvard meets Brown in rink hockey at Soldiers Field at 3 pm with a possible 4 pm make up on Monday if postponed. Denman Thompson, star of The Old Homestead, netted about 12 000 from Knight Banneret and Dr Parker wins, while Knight Banneret race brought him 4800 and Dr Parker's fifth race added over 7000. Harry Pulliam denies managing the Colts. Dreyfuss of Pittsburgh will not sell Tommy Leach. Boston Cincinnati Chicago and Philadelphia all show interest.
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Franklin K. Young
Country Club
Brookline
Boston Curling Club
Harvard
Brown
Soldiers Field
Providence
Monay
Denman Thompson
Old Homestead
New Orleans
Knight Banneret
Palmer
Dr. Parker
Harry Pulliam
Dreyfuss
Pitsburg
Tommy Leach
Boston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Gloucester Aldermen push vote on new city charter
At the January 19 meeting the Gloucester Board of Aldermen passed an order to petition the Legislature for permission to resubmit the new city charter. Charles Cressey was appointed water commissioner for three years and confirmed. Water commissioners seek $200,000 for extending the water plant.
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Gloucester
Board of Aldermen
Charles C. Cressey
Sunday Evening Religious Services Planned at City Churches
An evening service for young people led by Rev. Russell N Bellows of New York will be held tomorrow at 7 15 p m at South Congregational Church Newbury and Exeter streets Ed Mead will discuss A Better Boston Music by George A Purdett soprano Daniel Kuntz tenor and Miss Nile Patrick Walker will sing Selections from Rheinberger Gaul Costa Goldmark and HT Smart All seats are free Also Tremont Street M F Church services at 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 12 10 p m 6 30 p m 7 30 p m Epworth League and sermons on The Eye of the Lord Conversion What Is It Additional religious activities are listed for Gospel meetings at Bromfield Street Church and Tre Inont Temple with Hopeful attendance from local congregations.
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South Congregational Church
Newbury
Exeter Streets
Russell N. Bellows
New York
Boston
Edwin D. Mead
the State House
George A. Purdett
Jennile Patrick Walker
Daniel Kuntz
Siolin
Rheinberger, Gaul
Costa, Goldmark
Smart
Tremont Street
M. F
Concord and
Tremont Streets
John PD. Pickles
Lord
Epworth League
Gospel OF Spirit Return Society
Minnie M. Soule
Assembly Hall
Huntington Avenue
Legion of Honor
Salvation Army to Hold Special Services in Bowdoin Square
Salvation Army outlines a series of services in Bowdoin Square tomorrow. An 11 a.m. holiness meeting, a 3 p.m. praise service, and an 8 p.m. all-are-welcome special meeting are scheduled.
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Salvation Army
Bowdoin Square
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Thomas A. Edwards
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State House
Puritan Hall
Plano
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Ant Fae Fo Carey
George Washington
Washington Star
Wilson's New Jewelry Store
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Tleomtwer
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Mrs. Carter
Naval Brigade
Rew Orleans
Humdy
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Lynn
Walnut House
Walnut Street
William Kelly
George Hutchinson
DR. . King
DR. King CO
Jordan’s
White's
Atlantic Ocean
Cyrus W. Field
Bicycle Notes
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W.B. Badger &Co
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Alariva
Metropolitan Mfg.Co
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World OF Sport
Evangelistic Association OF New Reve. Land
Bromfield Street
Fpater
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Gray
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Tre- Inont Temple
N. Re Whitaker
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Charles Allen
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