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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1895

Page

5

Rainbow of Wires and Lamp Illumination Shines at Odd Fellows Hall

In Odd Fellows Hall last evening a spectrum of colors arced from ingenious devices by the Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics' Association. The display featured bold wire work and lamps, producing remarkable illumination and a captivating, almost magical atmosphere.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics’ Association

Victorian Ball Lights Up With Ben Franklin Sparkle

John A. Collicott described an outdoor pyrotechnic display at the Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics Association ball. Indoor lighting reproduced a kite scene with glowing lamp work. Edmonds's Orchestra played as Floor Director Walter J. Burke led a procession and Miss Mamie Flynn.

Ben Franklin Association Ben Edmonds Walter J. Burke Mamie Flynn Harry Johnson Prince

Social gathering at a fairy grotto inspired by Ben Franklin kite

The article recalls a lavish event with guests including Representatives Creed and McCarthy, and many named locals. Walter J. Burke directed the ball, with aids listed, and dances carried quirky dedications as revelers viewed internal wonders from colored arcs on the outside. The scene ends as daylight nears and outsiders miss the spectacle inside.

Charlie Johnson Ben Franklin Association James F. Creed McCarthy James P. Mellen Annie McLaughlin John Moughlin Alexander Cora Roper Lounger John Cannon Mary Bradley William J. Scudder Charles B. Es Browne Lizzie Smith J. E. Cole S. E. F. C. Carter M. E. Toomey Fitch and Innis Protective Department Arthur A. É B.A. A J. M. Oxford S Beadle Y. Friend H. M. Stearns C. Spring Ella Sexton Aes Fuller Rand Harry Cottle Louis FE. Ee Offman Barney Toner Walter J. Burke Joseph L. Winn E. Otter John M. Costello Thomas Streeter Dan Jack James E. Cole David Bennett Hill

The Irish Race in America Meeting Note

The Charitable Irish Society held its monthly meeting at the Beaver House last evening with about 100 members present. Eighteen new members were admitted as regular business proceeded. Hon John C Linehan, commissioner of New Hampshire, presented an in depth paper on The Irish in America. Mr Martin M delivered musical selections that were encored repeatedly.

Charitable Irish Society Iiver House John C. Linehan New Hampshire America Martin M

Senate debate on Hawaii and annexation measures

In Washington on January 21, Senate members discussed Hawaii policy. Lodge proposed resolutions urging a ship of war at Honolulu, a telegraph cable, and immediate annexation, while Gray and Frye questioned U.S. naval intervention and Admirals Walker’s proceedings, arguing it clashes with republican principles. The measure was set to a future day after objections.

Washington Thurston United States Dawes Massachusetts Lodge Senate Sandwich Islands Honolulu San Francisco Hawaiian Islands Wreter Blackburn Kentucky West Missouri Gray Mr. Gray Brooklyn Admiral Walker Maine Dole

Joyce to Spar Kaveney Fifteen Rounds at Farragut Club

John J. Joyce alias Young Heenan of Woonsocket Rhode Island has signed to spar James Kaveney of Boston for fifteen rounds or until a decision is reached before the Farragut Club Boston on February 14. Forfeits are posted.

Woonsocket, R.I John J. Joyce Young Heenan James Kaveney Boston Farragut Club

Along the Water Front Brings Seafaring News and Ship Losses

Anxiety over schooner John Booth’s fate ends with news of its safe arrival in Washington. Reports say steamers Keweenaw and Montserrat sank during the Dec. 9 gale near Cape Flattery, while Azalea sighted two steamers off Tacoma. Katahdin is to be trialed at Bath after a cradle is set in the dry dock. British vessel Boston City arrives wrecked in Liverpool. Crusader crew fate unknown. The Landsman reports.

John Booth Whit Emmons Vinalhaven Washington, D. C Keweenaw William H. Jenkins Montserrat San Francisco Navy Yard United States Bath Bath Iron Works National Harbor of Masters and Pilots Clara Simpson Eaton's Neck Dorian Messrs. Sprag Santos Landsman

Market Wrap of Jan 21 1895 Boston Stocks and Sugar News

The market opened lower with weakness in cotton and grain as stocks fell late. sugar stayed strong amid court-backed refin ing moves. Boston issues dominated chatter with 500 shares of Boston & Maine trading around 165 and prospects of higher future earnings. government action on Union Pacific loomed amid potential litigation.

London Louisville & Nashville Grangers Chicago Western Railroads N. G. Snelling Boston Clearing House Association Washington S. W. White Boston New York Supreme Court American Sugar Refining Company Knights Philadelphia F J. Monks Mercantile Loan & Trust Company Europe Bay State ‘‘Combine Nathan Matthews, Jr Bay State of Massachusetts Boston Gas Light Roxbury Dorchester Otis E. Weld O. E. Weld & Co Daniel Weld State Street Safe Deposit & Trust Company State Street Boston & Maine Chicago Gas Sterling Exchange Union Pacific Congress F. S. Mead F. S. Mead & Co Mead Boston & Montana Pope, Merrill & Co Centennial General Electric Bears General Electric Company Cleveland, Loraine & Wheeling Consolidated National Telephone

Poston Stock Exchange Realty Daily Report

Official report of sales showing the day’s high and low, closing prices, and bid and asked figures for the market. The record highlights the day’s best and worst performers and summarizes liquidity and pricing dynamics observed by traders.

Atchison Rost & Mont B& N Ss C Essen C& W Mich ¢ Sc M & B Gm Do 1St Inc NY & NE LC Con Rutland Bigs Bost & Lowell Bost & Maine B&q Chicago Devonshire Stree Stock Exchange Boston Jan Wee

Civil Courts Record of Commonw ealth and Boston dockets

A dense OCR list of cases from the United States First Circuit and the Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth, with entries across multiple sessions of the Superior Court in Suffolk and Middlesex. Names include Tremont & Suffolk Mills vs Lowel, Hudson Electric Light Co. vs Hudson, Lyons vs Boston Towage, Town of Essex vs Brooks, Lynch v Richardson, White vs Medford, Gurst v West End R R Co, Freeman v Hunnewell, Ashcroft v Simmons, Fowle v Child, Noble v Hand, Hosmer v Cordley, Randall v Pfister & Vogel Leather Co. vs Eaton & Stephens Mfg Co, Broadway Natl. Bank v Woods, Silva v Turner, and many tort and contract actions heard through Second, Third, and Fourth Sessions.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth—Field J., Holmes, Knowlton, Morton and Barker, Jr Tremont & Suffolk Mills St. R. R. Co Freeman Hunnewell Ashcroft Simmons Fowle Child Noble Hand Hosmer Cordley Leonard Randall Pfister & Vogel Leather Co Eaton & Stephens Mfg. Co Broadway Natl. Bank Woods Bartlett Exors Petrs. Silva Turner

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