Fire at Knox works injures driver during banquet
A two alarm blaze at 26 Oxford street, Lynn, causing losses up to 50000 dollars, damaged valuable machinery and stock. Driver Charles Young of Hose 2 Glenmere was badly bruised and taken to hospital. The blaze started on the top floor where knives were stored and likely sparked by a stove. A banquet at ladder company No. 2 halted as alarms rang and firemen rushed out.
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Downing
David Knox
Charles Young
Glenmere
Weston Avenue
Maple Street
Hook and Ladder Company No. 2
Federal Street
Goulds At Ottawa Carnival Featured In Full Day Festivities
Ottawa Ont January 22 The carnival ran through day and night with bonspiels hockey tobogganing and other events drawing large crowds Illumination displays were praised An influx is anticipated tomorrow to showcase the carnival at its best Edwin Gould and party of New York arrived today and George Gould is expected tomorrow
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Ottawa
Ont
Edwin Gould
Party of
New York
George Gould
Weather Forecast for New England Wednesday
Forecast for Wednesday shows fair but colder conditions in New England with west to northwest winds. The press wires report temperatures and wind shifts as the day approaches.
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Washington, D. C
New England
Powers Case Ends in Court Divorce
The Powers divorce case is finished with arguments completed last night and the court reserving its decision.
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Powers
Raid at No 4 Stoddard Street Police Shop Seizes Items
Sergeant Burnett and Division 3 officers raided the policy shop at 4 Stoddard Street on a search warrant. They seized policy books slips and a dream book and arrested eight men for being present where gaming implements were found. Names and ages listed at Joy Street station. A separate raid at 912 Harrison Avenue by Sergeant Clark and Patrolman Jordan retrieved gaming implements and detained six Chinese men.
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Stoddard Street
Burnett
Division 3
Joy Street
John McAllen
John Albre
Andrew Smith
John Tyler
James Wells
Edward Thomas
Paul McDermott
William C. Brown
Clark
Division 4
Jordan
Harrison Avenue
Diphtheria scare hits Ames School Dedham families
In Dedham on January 22 parents of Ames School pupils fear a diphtheria epidemic after two deaths in Dedham Centre. Many lower grade children are kept home while no Ames School pupil is known to have been exposed.
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Dedham
Ames
Davis Arrested on Chicago Embezzlement Charge
Albert G. Davis, 30, was arrested in the city yesterday afternoon by Inspector Wright. He is charged as a fugitive from justice for allegedly embezzling $3000 from Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett Company in 1892, where he worked. Davis and his wife had been living in Somerville.
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Albert G. Davis
Wright
Chicago
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett Company
Davis
Somerville
Perkins Clinches Senate Re-Election With Key Vote Totals
In Sacramento on January 22 the Senate gave George G. Perkins 18 votes and M. H. DeYoung 4. The House counted 42 for Perkins and 12 for DeYoung. After two more Senate ballots, Perkins reached 20 votes on the third ballot, assuring his re election tomorrow.
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Sacramento
Cal
Senate
George G. Perkins
United States
M. H. DeYoung
Perkins
DeYoung
Yale crew opens season in gym tank practice
New Haven Connecticut January 22 Yale boat club began its season with a gymnasium tank practice The lineup featured Simpson as stroke Treadway Cross Dater Longacre Beard Holcomb Wheelwright and others in positions seven through bow as coach and crew officials watched closely.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Simpson
Treadway
Cross
Dater
Longacre
Beard
Holcomb
Wheelwright
Yale Freshmen Face Discipline Over Glee Club Disruption
Yale College authorities threaten disciplinary action against the freshman class for a disturbance at last night’s glee club concert. They may strip the class of baseball privileges and bar a junior promenade in 1897, with a faculty meeting to decide soon.
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New Haven, Conn
Yale College
Health officer orders anti-toxine for diphtheria cases
New Haven health officer Wright orders anti-toxine use in every diphtheria case seen, at no cost to patient or attending physician. He must monitor each case from onset to resolution and report findings to the Board of Health.
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New Haven
Conn
Wright
Board of Health
Knights of Labor ousts Padden elects Galvin master workman
State Master Workman M J Padden was deposed and suspended from the Knights of Labor at the annal convention in New England Hall. John J Galvin of Charlestown was elected master workman. Officers named include Augustine Donnegan John De Lacy M J Bishop and John Reagan. Resolutions supported municipal ownership eight hour day for public workers and fifty four hours for textile workers. A thank you to the retiring secretary treasurer was adopted.
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Martin J. Padden
Knights of Labor
New England Hall
John J. Galvin
Charlestown
Padden
M. J. Padden
Philadelphia
Michael J. Bishop
Colony Assembly
M. A. Nason
Haverhill
L. A
Augustine Donnegan
John de Lacy
M. J. Bishop
John Reagan
John Naughton
Workman
Worthy Foreman
D. A. 30
James Young
John O’leary
Martin McMahon
M. F. O’brien
P. F. Timilty
Thomas Tarpeéy
A. A. Duncliff
John Reynolds
James Toomey
General Assembly
General Executive
Jeremiah O'Leary
Old
Knights of Labor Leader Padden Suspended Amid Embezzlement Claims
The Knights of Labor convention in Boston faced shock as State master workman Martin J. Padden faced suspension amid alleged embezzlement and secrets leakage to politicians. John J. Galvin, a longshoreman and new State master workman candidate, defended leadership changes while praising Sovereign's administration and noting reported growth in the order.
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John J. Galvin
O’connell Assembly
K. of L
Powderly
Knights
Boston
Order
Knights of Labor
Sovereign
Workman
Michael Bishop
Padden
Mike Bishop
Galvin
Chelsea Street
Charlestown
City Names Stearns City Solicitor In Aldermen Vote
At a Chelsea Board of Aldermen meeting last evening the city solicitor race ended with George M. Stearns elected on the first ballot with 9 votes, Ernest W. Roberts 5, and Harry W. James 1. Also re elected were Noah Blanchard assessor, Thomas B. Frost collector, James H. Stubbs city engineer, Charles A. Merriam sinking fund commissioner. A note from outgoing solicitor Gould argued against increasing the tax limit for municipal expenses to 13 on 1000 for thirteen months. A special committee to revise the jury system was formed by Aldermen Rogers Soley and O'Brien. An order to shift the financial year to Jan 1 from Feb 1 passed 9 to 6. An order to compel Boston & Albany to build a bridge at Matthews street was approved. Charles Schuman was named and confirmed to Hook and Ladder 10.
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Ernest W. Roberts
Harry W. James
George M. Stearns
Mr. Stearns
Roberts
James
Noah Blanchard
Thomas B. Frost
James H. Stubbs
Charles A. Merriam
D. H. Gould
Rogers, Soley
O’brien
Martin
Boston & Albany Railroad
Matthews Street
Charles Schuman
Fire Department
Hook and Ladder
Newfoundland to Enter Confederation Pushes Forward
The British government agrees to remove disabilities in the Whiteway party bill aiding Newfoundland’s federation bid. Sir William Whiteway plans to contest Harbor Grace seat after Robert Munn’s death while others resign for Whiteway leaders to win seats. A delegation including Whiteway, Bond, and Morris will visit Ottawa to negotiate terms of entry.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Whiteway
Newfoundland
William W Whiteway
Harbor Grace
Robert Munn
Whiteway Party
Sir William Whiteway
Messrs
Bond
Morris
Ottawa
Malden Man Loses Both Arms In Blast
A premature dynamite explosion on Highland avenue in Malden injures 50 year old J P King who was tamping the charges. He loses both arms and is taken to Malden Hospital in a stable condition. King is a widower employed by Contractor Thomas Howard.
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Malden
Highland Avenue
J. P. King
Malden Hospital
Thomas Howard
Freight wreck blocks Boston & Maine near Conway Junction
A wreck on the eastern division at Conway Junction in Portsmouth tonight derailed several cars of Train 248. The main line was blocked while passenger trains were rerouted via a siding. A wrecking train was dispatched from Portsmouth to clear the wreck.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Conway Junction
Boston & Maine Railroad
Depew to Speak at Vermont Young Men's Banquet
Burlington news confirms Chauncey M. Depew will address the Vermont Young Men's Republican Club at its first annual meeting and banquet on February 12. Also slated to speak are Congressman-elect Barrett and Colonel Albert Clarke of Boston.
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Burlington
Chauncey M. Depew
D. J. Foster
Vermont Young Men’s Republican Club
Barrett
Albert Clarke
Boston
Fire Destroys Brick Building at State Street in New Haven
A fire about 7 o'clock tonight destroyed brick building No 108 State Street owned by the Massena Clark estate. It was occupied by Bradley and Smith confectioners. Loss on stock and machinery estimated at 25 000 to 30 000, total loss about 70 000 including building.
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New Haven
Conn
State Street
Massena Clark
Bradley & Smith
Republican dinner for President George A Hibbard set at Parker House
The Republican city committee will tender a complimentary dinner to President George A Hibbard at the Parker House on Wednesday the 30th at 7 p m. Mayor Curtis, President Lyman of the State committee, and Courtenay Guild are to be guests under the arrangement of J B Billings, W C Morey, W L Ferdune, Sidney Everett, W P Ordway and J P Ruhl.
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Republican City Committee
George A. Hibbard
Parker House
Curtis
Lyman
State Committee
Courtenay Guild
J. B. Billings
W. C. Morey
W. L. Ferdune
Sidney Everett
W. P. Ordway
J. P. Ruhl
$600,000 Dock at Portsmouth Provisioned in Naval Bill
Washington January 22 Provision is made for the expenditure of 600000 for a dry dock at Portsmouth New Hampshire in an amendment offered to the naval bill by Mr Gallinger this afternoon.
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Washington
Portsmouth
N. H
Gallinger
Shutdown In Brooklyn Ends In Fatal Wounding
In Brooklyn New York on January 22 a militia clash with strike sympathizers left one man fatally wounded and several injured. A 11 o'clock charge at Broadway and Halsey Street followed jeers from youths. Thomas Ahns died from a jaw fracture after a drunken man was shot. Richard Mitchell, a Brooklyn City Railroad starter, was wounded in the arm. Witness Dr T E Wilson said few people were present. Cars operated on multiple lines into the evening but ran only after dark. Public unrest continued as militiamen faced strikers and non unionists amid ongoing strikes.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Broadway
Halsey Street
New York
Thomas Ahns
Richard Mitchell
Brooklyn City Railroad
Ee Oak
T. E. Wilson
Militia and police clash as crowds disrupt Brooklyn car service
A large crowd at Halsey street corridor near the car house sparked a gunfire exchange with five picket-line men. An ambulance carried a New Yorker to hospital while the militia patrolled Gates avenue amid further clashes and window firings. Police and cavalry dispersed a mob at Fulton street and Buffalo avenue delaying car service.
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Seventh Regiment
Halsey Street
Appleton
Gates Avenue
Knickerbocker
Palmetto
Kitzer
Governor Declines Pardon for Sanborn and Bailey
Governor Greenhalge says he will not sign the pardon petition for Old Colony railroad officials Sanborn and Bailey, who remain in Plymouth county jail. He tells the Post the reasons will be given to the council at Thursday’s meeting, citing equality and justice and avoiding unusual executive action. He declines to disclose further details until the council convenes.
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Greenhalge
Messrs
Sanborn and Bailey
Old Colony Railroad
Plymouth County
Sanborn
Broughton Stabbing Victim At City Hospital
Daniel J. Broughton, the victim of a Harrison avenue stabbing, was reported fairly comfortable at City Hospital last evening. Surgeons say his case is critical and offer no hopes of recovery. Police have yet to trace the assailant.
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Daniel J. Broughton
Harrison Avenue
City Hospital
Randolph Churchill Suffers Sinking Spell
Lord Randolph Churchill endured another sinking spell on the eve of January 22 as doctors rushed to his bedside in London.
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London
Lord Randolph Churchill
Sneak Thieves Plague South End. Multiple Recent Thefts
Police report ongoing thefts by sneak thieves and false-key operators in the South End. Four victims at Dedham Street station last night detail losses including coats, suits, a dress outfit, shoes, a clock, and a set of surgeons knives, with values mounting to significant sums.
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South End
Dedham Street
John C. Thurston
Pembroke Street
Mackintosh
F. Salinsky
Shawmut Avenue
Edward Nolan
Groton Street
E. G. Parker
Columbus Avenue
Katahdin Cruiser Nears Navy Yard Arrival
The United States cruiser Katahdin is expected at the navy yard forenoon today after several days past due. Noted for its steel prow and immense hull, the vessel embodies high speed and advanced scientific features. Docking preparations were under way yesterday to receive its keel.
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Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Elopement Report From Stoneham Involving Clough and Ronco
Stoneham reports an elopement involving 6 year old John B. Clough and 65 year old Mrs. William E. Ronco. They have been missing since the tenth. Mrs. Ronco withdrew $60 from a bank the day of departure. Clough reportedly took no money. Sightings place them together in Providence this week. Ronco is the former Central House proprietor’s wife whose home heading to Waterville failed.
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Stoneham
John B. Clough
William E. Ronco
Ronco
Clough
Providence
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