Page of California hears call for river and harbor bus
The item notes a California page hearing a call for another river and harbor bus. It also jokes that he should consult an ear specialist as the cold spell affects hearing and references Senator Windom’s blizzard caused by St. Paul, with a dig at Mark Dunnell. The Springfield Republican and Cincinnati Gazette mock Gov. Butler vetoing extra copies of the governor’s message for economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
California
Senator Windom
St. Paul
Mark Dunnell
Italian candidate plans mass based lottery subscription
A new candidate for public favor in Italy, 1 Goffredo, proposes to boost circulation by offering each annual subscriber 600 masses to be celebrated by any priest of their choice for the church. Subscribers would also enter periodical money lotteries to be spent in the same way, a plan opposed by some clergy and not guaranteed to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Goffredo
Prohibition Debate Prompts Harsh Legislative Critique
Augusta correspondent contends some Maine legislators would oppose submitting the proposed constitutional amendment to voters to avoid mockery as rumrummies. The piece rebukes such self serving behavior and urges lawmakers to follow conscience rather than peer pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Greenback Congressmen Prepare Address to People
The Greenback members of the 47th Congress expect a near financial panic and urge continued party organization to seize the moment. They have formed a committee including George W. Ladd to draft the address. The writer hopes the forecast proves wrong but suggests they would be safer within the Democratic Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenback
George W. Ladd
National Democratic Party
Boston Medium Swindle Brought to Hartford and New Underground Plan
A Boston duo Maginnis and Palmer posed as Davenport family mediums in Hartford, grossly deceiving hundreds who paid to witness performances, while mutterings of violence surfaced in towns. Separately, Western Union moves to underground wires in New York, testing a Broadway to Twenty third Street 200-wire tube, with citywide rollout hoped for if successful. The piece mocks claims about Collector Worthington’s stance on Hoar and touts the Brooklyn Eagle’s rebuke of Democratic missteps, citing press opinions from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Maginnis
Hostonian
Palmer
Hartford
Western Union Telegraph Company
Broadway
Twenty-third Street
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
AT THE CAPITAL Tariff Aims and Congressional Stalemate
Special Boston Post dispatch from Washington outlines no tariff legislation expected this session. Iron and steel lobby seeks gains, while protectionists split, aiming to reestablish present law if reform fails. Senate metal schedule debate draws keen national interest amid intra-party tensions. Also reports thefts and arrests in Roxbury and Boston. shipmaster mistreatment allegations aboard the Arda spark warrants for two mates.
Senate Debates Tariff and Naval Bills in Congress
In Washington on January 25 the Senate considered schedule metals in the tariff bill while voting on amendments. minority pensions report was filed but not received. executive session followed. In the House, a railroad commission bill was introduced, the naval pay corps abolition amendments were debated, and numerous changes were approved before adjournment. The Ways and Means Committee moved on adulterated jean and caustic soda duties, with bonds to support industrial interests and revenue impacts noted. Nominations were sent to the Senate including Herman Biggs and James E. B. Jouette, while John Harmon testified about a gas company payoff between 1875 and 1878 at the Bailey house. A joint resolution would advance Sheridan and Hancock in rank if enacted, and agricultural convention activities proceeded with governance changes. The Senate confirmed Goward as secretary of legation to Japan, Reardan as Navajo Indian agent, and Jackson at the Pima agency. A Pratt bill seeks universal free postal delivery in large cities, and Ways and Means favors raising examiner drug salaries in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Washington
Congress
Capitol
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Steel and Iron
Ways and Means
Iron and Steel
Democratic House
Senate
van Wyck
Committee On Pensions
House
Butterworth
Ohio
Randall
Tariff Commissions
Herman Biggs
Shniy
James EB. Jouette
J.C. Burnett
William W. Williams
Luther G. Billings
John Harmon
Bailey
John Bailey
Mr. Steele
Indiana
Gustavus Goward
Chicago
Japan
D. M. Reardan
Arizona
Navajo Agency
A. H. Jackson
Cincinnati
Pima
Pratt
Kelley
Committee On Ways and Means
Boston
Markee
Palmer
Alfred Hosmer
Massachusetts Medical Society
Hosmer
Medical Society
8S. A. PD
Sheppard
Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association
Massachusetts
Henry Canning
Druggists' Association
College of Pharmacy
Colege
William J. Jenks
Philadelphia Drug Exchange
Thomas, Jenks
Druggists’ Association
Col. George
Louis ©. Elson
Press
Ferdinand Smith
Rhode Island State Pharmacists* Association
President Emerson
Essex County Pharmaceutical Association
Thomas Doliber
Dr. Whittier
Theodore Metcalf
E. Waldo Cutter
J. F. Jabcock
Thomas L. Jenks
N. J.rust
Solomon Carter
Gov. Butler
State House
Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity
Ames
Candage
Brookline
Gimes
Somerville
Relden
Williamstown
Chester
Malden
Eastman
Messrs. Marden
Lowell
Nason
Hopkins
Milbury
Piispury
Craig
Walpole
Babbitt
Taunton
TWO LITTLE MUSICIANS WHO WERE HUGGED BY CAMILLA URSO
In Tunbridge Vermont a farmer and village musician raises two girls Zoe 12 and Josie 9 learning violin from age six. They earned early pennies at public events and duet in public. Camilla Urso met them, praised their talent, predicted a future, and urged a tour. Now called the Horen Reynolds sisters and planning a concert tour to fund Boston Conservatory study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Randolph
Tunbridge
White River
Vermont
Zoe
Josie
Papa
Camilla Urso
Mme. Urea
Ho Reynolds Sisters
Boston Conservatory of Music
Maine lawmakers hear bills on finances and telephony
In Augusta on January 23 Maine legislators heard petitions and bills. The finance committee backed a resolve for payment to Dresser McLelan & Go of Portland for Maine reports about 2500. A National Bell Telephone Co capital stock extension bill was reported. An amendment timing bill fixes January's first Wednesday as the constitutional amendment effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Dresser, McLelan & Go
Portland
Gen. Plaisted
J. W. Spaulding
House
Supreme Court
National Bell Telephone Company
Cal train wreck near Cumberland kills four on Georges Creek road
At about 2 PM a wheel failed under a Cal train on the Georges Creek and Cumberland road near Cumberland Maryland. The derailment plunged 60 loaded cars and two locomotives down an embankment. Fireman Harry Baldwin and brakemen William Lyons James McGettigen and engineer Martin Welsh were killed. Four others injured. The line will be blocked for several days.
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Cumberland
Georges Creek
Cumberland Road
Harry Baldwin
William Lyons
James McGettigen
Martin Welsh
Peculiar Dispatch From Suipmer Street Report
In a puzzling incident on Tuesday morning at No 169 Suipmer street Peter Daly entered a cellar to unfasten a coal scuttle located on the sidewalk and returned to the doorway amid unclear circumstances.
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No. 169
Suipmer Street
Peter Daly
Dogrs
Fire sweeps Nashua block in New Hampshire losses near 60000
A major Nashua fire destroyed Spalding's brick block on Main Street with losses estimated around 60000. Ground floor shops including Holman confectioner and Gage Bros store suffered heavy damage. second floor rooms and Adventist hall were ruined. Origin undetermined, fire detected about 1120 PM. 1:30 AM control achieved. Nearby Boston and Worcester fires reported with minor damages and several small blazes listed.
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Nashua
N. Hi
Nasaua
N. H
Spaldine
Main Street
Charles Holman
James LT. Wilson
Barber
Gage Bros
J. W. Clark
George 5. Wheeler
Herbert Gage
E. W. Taylor
Adventist Society
John A. Spalding
Worcester and
Boston
Rose Place
Clara Loden
Bedford Street
Guy Bros
Steamer
George Leuther
Bristol Street
Hook and Ladder
Davis Street
Hook and Ladder 3
William H. Jones
Washington Street
Roxbury
Winslow Estate
George Warren
Reed
P. Farrell
Davis
Thomas Wood
Maurice Morris
Cambridge Street
McNally
Division 7
Margings Street
East
Margaret Scott
Edward Greely
L. Walker
W. Baker
I. Mekoff
Fitchburg
Mass
Laban Cushing
Summer Street
Ozan Ss. Rice
Oren Lowé
R. G. Wiley
Fire Department
Montreal Carnival Opens Amid Large Crowds and Lights
Immense crowds from across Canada and the United States gather in Montreal to witness the ice carnival. The event opens with tobogganing on the new track and a night of illumination using variegated lamps and electric lights. The first day closes with skating races at Victoria rink drawing large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Dominion
United States
Victoria Rink
Chester doctors charged with homicide in Mrs Armstrong death
Samuel Gast and David Gast cancer doctors and James J. Haines student were arrested in Chester on January 23 charged with homicide for causing the death of 73 year old Mrs. James Armstrong whom they treated for cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Samuel Gast
David Gast
James J. Haines
James Armstrong
Murder charge against Frank James withdrawn
Kansas City dispatch reports that on January 23 the murder charge against Frank James was withdrawn this afternoon. In the connected robbery case, bail was set at $5,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank James
Mount Holly store robbed of government bonds
McRae and Co at Mount Holly Arkansas reported the robbery of forty four thousand dollars in government bonds and other money on Saturday night. The long list of other items includes mutiny and crime across several states with accidents, rail robberies, and shootings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRae & Co
Mount Holly
Ark
Pennsylvania Military Academy
Schuyter County
N. Y
Cedar Point Furnace
Port Hlenry
New York
Merit
Charles Tomers
John McMullen
Cimbria Disaster Details Tanker Collision Turmoil
Berlin dispatch reports most Cimbria passengers were poor peasants from Prussia Hungary and Russia with French sailors aboard. Survivors say Sultan captain fled after the collision. Boats rescued 39 from one, 17 from another, others possibly saved. Sultans damage described as severe with a split keel and holes. official inquiry underway. New York reports no survivors found despite search by Hamburg America line. Local senatorial elections and state ballots noted in brief.
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London
Berlin
Times
Cimbria
Havre
Cuxhaven
Hansen
Theta
Oi Neer
Hanburg
Sultanm
Hamburg
Sultan
Sumburg
Hamburger Nachrichten
Ex-Empress Eugénie and French Political Turmoil
Paris reports ex-empress Eugénie visits to show sympathy for Prince Napoleon but doubt surrounds her aims amid ministerial crisis. Dispatches note resignations in war and marine ministries, calls for a military pronunciamiento, and a collapse of the Ducleré cabinet. Deaths in Milan theater fire and famine reports in Ireland also cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Euugenie
Napoleon
Daily News
Eugenie
Mathilde
Prince Jerome
Senate
M. Jolibois
Chamber of Deputies
Petit Caporal
Prince Victor
France
Standard
Bellot
Jaureguiberry
Grevy
Pam
Duelere
M. Fioquet
Gianbella
Times Paris
MM. Duclee
Billot
Jauregniherry
Limerick
Dublin
Sligo
Ireland
Innismurray
County Sligo
Milan
Courlai
Relinious Insanity Shocks Milwaukee Mother Kills Children
In Milwaukee Wisconsin on January 23 a laborer's wife killed her three children aged seven, and 18 months, then attempted suicide by hanging in an outhouse. Neighbors cut her down and she calmly claimed she sacrificed the children for religious reasons. Authorities report likely religious insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwacukee
Milwayker
Wis
John Zinbrick
Kimbrick
Lynn & Co Sues Firms Over Corn Corner Conspiracy
John B. Lynn & Co. files bill in client court alleging a conspiracy by about a dozen firms to corner danary corn. The tactic allegedly raised corn prices by 15 cents above value and the suit seeks to test a new statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John B. Lynn & Co
Heavy Board of Trade
Greene Dying After Stroke at Brown University
Providence Rhode Island January 28 The condition of Professor B. B. Greene of Brown University who suffered a stroke yesterday has worsened tonight and death is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
FR. I
Senator election held in two Wheeling houses
Wheeling tense political session opened with the United States senator election in both houses this forenoon. Lawmakers debated voting plans as members from major parties prepared for a final tally and possible leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
United States
Maine Central emigrant train makes quick trip
New England report notes an emigrant train on the Maine Central railroad covered 1 mile in 2 hours 1 minute. The Edwards Manufacturing Co seeks liberty to raise capital to 2 million and may build a new mill at Augusta. Bangor and Citizens committee decide on Saturday how to dispose of 100 dollars from the Hersey estate. Captain J Clark Haskell of the brig Mariposa formerly of Deer Isle Maine died after jumping into the boat during the steamer Canima sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Railroad
Edwards Manufacturing Company
Liberty
Augusta
Bangor
Hersey
J. Clark Haskell
Deer Isle
Haskell
Newark
Edgar H. Woodman Inaugurated Concord Mayor
Edgar H. Woodman was inaugurated mayor of Concord on Tuesday. The common council organized by choosing G. H. Emery as president. Legal challenge to the election of council members is to be tested in court. J. A. Cochrane, city clerk, R. A. Ray, solicitor, John Connell, city marshal, Dr. George Cook, city physician, and W. F. Thayer, treasurer, were re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar H. Woodman
Concord
G. H. Emery
J. A. Cochrane
R. A. Ray
John Connell
George Cook
W. F. Thayer
Vergennes Citizen Gored by Bull in Fatal Incident
William E. Greene of Vergennes was gored by a bull and cannot live. Guy C. Noble of St. Albans, Vermont legislator, was accidentally shot in the arm while hunting and would have bled to death without timely aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Greene
Vergennes
Guy C. Noble
St. Albans
Vermont
Miscellaneous Newburyport and Pioneer County News
Local items include the death of Jesse Hager aged seven in Athol, and the killing of George H Lander at Elk Grove California while railroading. Catholic fair balloting ends with Haverhill church winning the gold chalice. Pittsfield domestic Katie Keefe dies after childbirth amid alleged exposure and seduction. Blanchard robbery suspects identified and arrested in Lawrence. Sarah McKenzie from Lowell declared insane and confined after a night escape. Essex Agricultural Society farmers institute notes and future meetings. Gloucester aldermen debate liquor license timing and new constables appointed with fee schedules for license classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hager
Athol
George H. Lander
Newburyport
Elk Grove
Cal
Haverhill
Katie Keefe
Pittsfield
Alexander Blanchara
Owell
Fila Blanchard
Lawrence
Sarah McKenzie
Lowell
City Hospital
Danvers
Farmers’ Institute
The
Essex Agricultural Society
Benjamin PP. Ware
Marblehead
Dyking
S. Butler
Georgetown
Ancover
Gloucester Board of Aldermen
Joseph A. Moore
John F. Foster
Jacob F. Fisher
Edward McQuinn
Chas,Smith
Chas.t. Roberts
Wm. A. Hodgkins
Fatal accident in Cranston amid carbolic poisoning
In Cranston on Tuesday morning engraver David Foyer of Entiro Printers drank carbolic acid by mistake and died. In Providence, hotel man E S Boothbay, famed New York hotelier, has just secured a five year lease of the Narragansett Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranston
David Foyer
Entiro Printers
E. S. Boothbay
New York
Narragansett
Providence
Red Cloud Heads to Washington with Yale Professor
Red Cloud and his interpreter left New Haven on Tuesday for Washington. They will be joined by Yale University professor Marsh and friends to Jersey City. A Trinity College presidential selection panel is to announce decisions soon. Hartford post office letter theft case sees Walter C. Dart arrested after weeks of clerks under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cloud
New Haven
Washington
Jersey City
Marsh
Yale College
Trinity College
Hartford
Walter C. Dart
Dart
Three coal trains wrecked in West Virginia tragedy
A Keyser despatch reports a Georges Creek and Cumberland railroad wreck near Cumberland on a steep grade. Three coupled freight trains with 15 men aboard plunged from a trestle, seven bodies found in the wreck, and none survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Gardner Manufacturing Co Fails at Shelburne Falls
Springfield report says Gardner Manufacturing company at Shelburne Falls failed with liabilities of 35600 dollars and assets about half that, unable to pay 25 percent. Cambridge dated note lists F L Shepherd boots and shoes and T Houston general storekeeper as failed with heavy liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Gardner Manufacturing Company
Shelburne Falls
Cambridge
F. L. Shepherd
Boots and Shoes
Houston
British Captain Fined for Ore Off Ship Ground
Capt. Jarvis of the British steamship Wilton was fined $1,000 by Collector Webster for discharging iron ore while the vessel lay aground in the Craighill channel. The collector will seek remission from the secretary of the treasury, citing Jarvis's ignorance of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimorh, Md
Jarvis
Wilton
Webster
Craighill
Secretary of the Treasury
Notable early 20th century notices from Concord and vicinity
A collection of brief items: Henry Ward Beecher visits Parker house in Brooklyn while Peck’s Sun is valued at $10,006 yearly. Senator David Davis posts $50,690 in two years via Illinois real estate bets. Hamilton bank president S. S. Blanchard resigns due to ill health. Bequeathals amount to $25,600 to a daughter and the same to her husband Captain Verritt. Sam Hale of New Hampshire chairs a new patent insulator venture. Mrs. Sally Young donates a $500 town clock and funds a five foot wide Main Street sidewalk. Concord, New Hampshire, hosts Asa and W. P. Fowler and Miss C. M. Powter in Jacksonville, Fla. All Souls church calls Rev. Francis B. Hornbrooke to succeed Dr. Bellows. George E. Whiting’s Cincinnati status uncertain, possible move to Boston Conservatory. George A. Simmons, aged about 75, suffers heart failure at Perry & Creech. Acworth hosts Miss Annie J. Thayer and Mr. Henry Cram wedding, with reception in Bridgeport for natives of Acworth.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
Parker House
Peck
David Davis
Ilinois
S. 5
Blanchard
Hamilton Bank
8. B. Beckett
Portland
G. W. Verritt
Sam. Hale
New Hampshire
Sally Young
Orwell
Concord
XN. H
Jacksonville
Fla
Asa Fowler
W.P. Fowler
C. M. Pow
George E Whiting
College of Music
Cincinnati
Boston Conservatory
George A. Simmons
State Street
Perry & Creech
Court Street
Congregational Church
Bridgeport
Boston Druggists Hold Annual Meeting and Dinner
The Boston Druggists association held its annual meeting at the Revere House with about 75 attendees. President Markoe presided as Mayor Palmer, Gen George, and Dr Hosmer spoke praising pharmacy and medical collaboration while officers for the year were elected including Marlkee as president and Canning as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Druggists’ Association
Revere House
G. F. H. Marlkee
Andrew G. Weeks
Thomas L. Jenks
Henry Canning
Charlies C. Goodwin
Joel Ss. Orne
Solomon Carter
Clarion Quartette
Pacific Bank Indictments and Arrests Reported
Indictments were found against George R. Eager and Edwin M. Fowle by a grand jury amid evidence of a $15,000 loan scam tied to 900 shares of Chrysolite Consolidated Mining. Fowle and Eager faced charges of misapplying bank funds with bonds set at 5000 each, while Abner J. Benyon and others also appear in related suits and actions. Maine stockholders seek legal counsel to pursue action through a Boston-New England syndicate chaired by Hon. A. P. Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
George R. Eager
Edwin M. Fowie
United States Crond
Eager, Fowle
Abner I. Benyon
Chrysolite Consolidated Mining Company
Benyon
Fowle
Pacific Bank
Henry F. Miller
John Lothrop
Miller
Mr. Price
Eager
Fowile
Lothrop
George KR. Eager
Boston
New York
Edwin M. Fowle
Newton
Ee & Carroll
India Wharf
United States Circuit Court
Lowell
A. J. Benyon
Abner J. Tower
R. M. Pulsiver
Mr. Eager
Bradford K. Peirce
Alden Speare
Lenyon
New
Pacific National Bank
Hon
A. P. Gould
Thomaston
Gould
New England
Maine
Mr. Gould
School Committee Proceedings and Teachers Nominations
The Tuesday meeting led by Mayor Palmer approved a health board fumigation plan and listed temporary appointments confirmations resignations and new principals. The annual Supervisors report covered teacher certificates diplomas by grade and school distribution with remarks on primary school relations. An order proposed a printed committee list for organization and assignments, then referred to rules. A request to build a new grammar school and light the drill hall was noted before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Board of Health
Elizabeth A. Noonan
Brimmer School
Agnes L. Dodge
Eliot School
Margaret M. Burns
Gaston School
Mary J. Buckiey
Lawrence School
Mary L. Fynes
Prince School
Annie M. Olson
Warren School
Sarah FE. Braun
Bowdoin
Charlotte Kendrick
Maria E. Wood
Dudley
Henry B. Hall
Imerson
M. Lizzie Bryant
Hancock School
Elizabeth R. Carnier
Harvard
Mary L. Bibbey
Phillips School
Edward Stickney
Ella E. Morrill
Bowdoin School
Eunice J. Simpson
Florida G. Buttin
Gertrude E. Bigelow
Mabel I. Emerson
Rice School
C. Eliza Wason
Fannie M. Mason
Everett School
Effie Hl. Kettell
Harvard School
Henry Melville
Lyman Evening School
Frank E. Dimick
Board of Supervisors
Boston Normal School
Roxbury
Dorchester
Charlestown
West Roxbury
East Boston
Tufts
Hale
Williams
Institute of Technology
Norma School
Legislature Debates Printing Ex Ea Copies Of Message
The legislature debates printing extra copies as Republicans trim the proposed number with Democrats backing the move. In the senate remonstrances arrive from multiple manufacturers students and citizens opposing the abolition of the state normal art school. Petitions seek extended time to form Ocean Terminal Railroad Dock and Elevator Co and other reforms. A liquor law amendment order is passed. The article shifts to skating as a contrast, praising a local rink and Mt. Desert skate, noting its popularity, features and hours with music on specific evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Loring
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Lawrence Wilde & Co
James BR. Eliot
Worcester Evening Drawing School
Fitchburg
State Normal Art School
J. E. Bartlett
Ocean Terminal Railroad Dock and Elevator Company
Matthew Gateley
Mt. Desert
Massachusetts Central Railroad
Robert O. Puller
Riverside Press Company
Bay State Mills
J. Dodge
Worcester County Mechanics Association
KE. Hildredth
Worcester
Commonwealth lodge party at Odd Fellows ball
The second season party under Commonwealth lodge was held Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows ball. Marble steps were carpeted, guests wore elegant costumes, dancing started at eight and lasted until eleven. Mrs. Imogene C. Faies of New York spoke on cooperation in business, comparing U S and England practices. lecture well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Lodge
Odd Fellows
Imogene C. Faies
New York
Woman’s Club
England
House votes against printing governor message sparks temperal tension
A Tuesday vote to print 10,000 extra copies of the governor's message failed by a narrow margin. Supporters argued cost, while many members feared statements could be proven false. The measure is seen as reflecting resistance to Gov. Butler and allies' proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Butler
The
Power Courier
Kissell
State House
Opelika Riot Prompts Arrests and Military Clampdown
Montgomery reports that Governor sent the Montgomery Grays under Col Jones to Opelika to arrest rioters after the legislature voided the city charter and placed Opelika under a commission Ex Mayor Dunbar and allies were arrested and bonds posted while the mob’s lawlessness yielded over 1000 shots fired in last night’s chaos No injuries were reported and Judge O Neal was asked to convene a special term to try offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Opelika
Panbar
O'Neal
Circuit Court
Fire Department Adds Horse Identifiers and New Equipment
The 200 fire horses will wear black straps with numbered brass chee ks to track them during service or hospital stays. A Sanitary order vacates No 5 Norfolk Place house. La France of Elmira supplies a Hayes extension ladder truck reaching 85 feet. Capt Knight designs a mobile fire escape for hook and ladder tracks with poles, netting, slides, and ground exits to reach second stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Board of Health
Norfolk Place
la France Fire Engine Company
Elmira
Knight
Jiose 8
Brick building and several shops cited in ward notes
Brick building James Lawrence at 215 Commonwealth Avenue five stories flat roof. Andrew B. Porter carrying shop at 315 to 321 Chelsea Street three stories pitched roof. George F. Burkhardt wagon house one story flat roof. Mailock near Prentiss Street ward 22. McNeil Gros storage lumber two stories flat roof. Commercial near Shamrock Street ward 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lawrence
Welling House
Commonwealth Avenue
Andrew B. Porter
Chelsea Street
George F. Burkhardt
Mailock
Prentiss Street
McNeil Gros
Shamrock Street
Train derailment near St Thomas injures two
An express train on the Canada Southern line jumped the track near St Thomas Ontario. Sleeping car passengers William Lee of Albany and Mrs Howell of Lansing were slightly hurt while all other travelers avoided injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
Ont
Canada Southern Road
Willam Lee
Albany
Corn cornering petition stalls at meeting
Onicaco January 23 a board of trade committee urged the settlement committee to fix a marginal price for January corn claiming it is cornered. No action was taken. The Lynn hospital art exhibition opening next Tuesday is expected to be successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onicaco
Board of Trade
Lynn Hospital
Legislature Debates Charters and Governor's Address
Lawmakers discuss extending the Somerville railroad charter and Medford water works while debating taxation and school text book provisions. The Election Sermon time is set. Governor's address printing debated with motions for 19 000 and 2 600 copies, economy vs extravagance amid party lines.
Annual Festival of the Waltham Farmers' Club
The Waltham Farmers' Club held its annual festival and banquet at Music hall Tuesday night. The event drew leading townspeople, with Rev. Thomas Fales offering a blessing and Mr. RE. A. Samuels toastmaster. Henry B. Pierce spoke on The Commonwealth, praising state laws. Gen. N. P. Banks praised The Town of Waltham and noted past industrial fairs in 1857 and 1882. The evening included dancing, with the Callet Band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Club
Fron
Henry HK. Pierce
Gen. N. P. Banks
Waltham Farmers’ Club
Music Hall
Banner Hall
Tarvey Blount
Boston
J.C. Thorp
Thomas F. Fales
Christchurch
RE. A. Samuels
The
Commonwealth
Henry B. Pierce
N. P. Banks
Waltham
Messrs
B.N. Pierce
N. W. Farwell
Gov. Bailer
Callet Band
Tiger Ball at Mechanics Building Promises Grand Social Event
The Tiger ball tonight at the Mechanics building is shaping to be the season’s social highlight. Decorations nearly finished and arrangements complete, with expected attendance surpassing last year. Army navy militia officers and local officials expected, plus Gov Butler staff members assisting with the lighting and festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics
Army
Navy
Board of Allermen
American Electric Hhmminating Company
Gov. Butler
Pine Street Church Roller Skating Rink attracts crowds
Roller skating grows as a healthy pastime with Pine Street Church Roller Skating rink at No 1 Wash Street highlighted as a top venue offering ample space and popular appeal for wholesome recreation in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Street Church
Wash Street
Boston Post under fire over Gov Butlers salary cuts
A montage of comments from regional papers reveals Boston Post critics, Butler supporters, and various editors debating Gov Butler and his demand to halve state payrolls. The pieces mock or defend his tactics while noting potential political ambitions toward national leadership and the broader costs of governance.
Suburban Aldermen Hear Reports and Appointments
Regular session led by Mayor Sleeper appoints E C Rolfe as special police officer. Water commissioners report 76 percent rise in service pipes. Library finances shown with expenditures 2114 53 and receipts 11269. Probate court records list wills proved for multiple residents. New police force sworn in. Wakefield association elects officers. Factory in Malden to close February 18, affecting 1109 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleeper
E.C. Rolfe
Public Library
Holmes
Committee On
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Cincinnati Gazette
Richard Smith
Fannie
Nellie
Covington
Collector Worthington
Senator Hoar
Arthurism
Arthur
Republican Party
Worthington
George Frisbie Hoar
Mr. Hoar
Herald
Brooklyn Eagle
Beacon Will
the Eagle
Hoar
Fall River
Protectionists
Arda
Cay
Cadiz
Spain
Thomas Proven
William Kelly
Alfred Hardy
Thomas McCarty
Richard Welch
10Th Division
George W. Saunders
Horace A. Decatur
Highland Park Avenue
Boston and Providence
Joseph Brennan
Mason
Fourth Division
Ella Mussbaum
Eliot Street
Brennan
Joy. Butler
Dawes
Edmonds
Malone
Blair
Morrell
Loring
George B. Loring
Iowa
VT. S. Gold
Connecticut
Newroft
R. I
Bellevue Avenue
John G. Weaver
Ocean House
Sr. Louis
Seligman
Exchanged
Wichita
A. Smiti
Clanket
Cherry Valley
Cosnocron
Houston Hay’s Steel Works
Atlanta
Toccoa
John Landenberger
Toronto
Ore
Oregon
Salem
Fineriy
Christiansburg
Harry Beck
Wilkesbarre
Dr. Agnew
Philadelphia
Samuel C. Bell
William Bell
Columbus
Troy
Lebanon Sprites
New York, West Shore
Euro Eee
Hooxac
Susquehanna
Berkeley
Salt Lake
Utah
Montello
Ross
Elko
Carson
Gold Mountain
Silver Peak
Wells
Foreign News
Messrs. Kunhardt & Co
Hamburg-American Packet Company
John E. Kenna
George E. Loomis
John Tf. Jarney
Kenna
Loomis
Jarney
Austin
Tex
Richard Coke
United States Senate
Sa. Paul
Minn
Kas
Plumb
Martin
Boyne
Lincoln
Scattering
Denver
Col
Greene
NEW England News
Rhope Island
Eapteen
W. Va
Keyser
Lonaconing
Eckhart
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Fairbanks
Boston Druggists
Mayor Palmer
John H. George
BR. J
the Pacific Bank
Garfield
Board
Ir. Gamfeld
Crowley
Naphen
Gallagher
Darling
Moran
Chapin
Perkins
Hobbs
Committee On Rules and Regulations
Legislature
City Hall Notes
Howes
Judiciary Committee
Tarone
Committee On the Judiciary
Weston
Supreme and Superior Courts
Whiting
Wheeler
Committee On Cities
Moriarty
Norks
Somerville Railroad Company
Medford
Stetson
Franson
Hill
Slaverhill
Stone
Mrr. Kingsley
Ir. Belden
Potter
Howland
Plymouth
Bowker
Kingsley
Cogswell
Hills
Waltham's Farmers
Pine Street
Crurche
Roller Skating
KRINH
Boston Weekly Post
Post .Publishing Co., Publishers
Butler and
the Post
New York Mail and Express
Chicago Times
Ind. Rem
Massachusetts Capitol
White House
Franklin County Reformer, Inc.dent
Worcester Times
Swanton
Benjamin F. Butler
Ben
Dover Democrat
Govutier
Benjamin
Daily Citizen
New York Tribune. Com
Maryland
Baltimore
Dem
Essex County
John A. Appleton
William J. Boardman
Amesbury
Joel Cauldwell
Ipswich
Ann Cavanpah
Sarah Ss. Smith
HE. R. Mudge
Swarpscott
Caroline A. Mudge
Maria L. Phillips
W.W. Phillips
J. P. Turner
Levey E. Crowell
Salisbury
William Pike
Sally Breed
Lynn
M. C. Butman
Mary C. Giddings
Stephen Hoyt
Father Brosnahan
St. Mary’s Church
Essex Congregational Club
Edward 5. Atwood
H. H. Proctor
Peabody
C. B. Rice
de Wit
56Th
Massachusetts Volunteers Association of Wakefield
F. Littlefield
Maj. W. Tyler
W. L. Coon
W.D. Deadman
RK. F. Draper
Freda W. Pettingill
John H. True
Saulsbury
Pike
Boston Street
Superior Court
Norfolk County
Dedham
Albert E. Avery
Braintree
Henry White
Hyde Park
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester, Mass
Union Institution For Savings, Incorporated
Pepostis
de Hugh Werien
Geo. F. Emery
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