Underwriters Plea for Fire Dept Investigation in Boston
A Boston Board of Fire Underwriters meeting resulted in a petition to Mayor Nathan Mattheias Jr. urging reform of the fire department administration. They warn current losses and premiums rise threaten business, proposing a citizen commission to study and report on improvements. Additional signatories include Hollis & Wise and several insurance firms and notable figures.
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Board of Fire Underwriters
Whittemore
Nathan Mattheias, Jr
Boston
Fire Underwriters of
United States
Hollis & Wise
Whittemore, Scull & Field
Bullard & Davenport
John Caige
Guid & Eastman
William Garrison
Dr. Reed & Bro
George C. Stearns
A New Opera Opened with Conditional Betrothal and Contracts
The Boston staged comedy opera follows Betty’s conditional marriage to Queich, with Tripp as contracts master. Betrayals, forfeit disputes, and a tangled read of widow Betty and widow Craft contracts drive a humorous plot with catchy lyrics. The cast, all Boston figures, includes the composer author and company from the same city, and the contract requires performance within eighteen months.
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Betty
Queich
Tripp
Non
Widow Craft
Jack
Quelch
Mr. Tripp
Queleh
Poctor
Avne
Boston
Bostonians
The Dead Justice
The Supreme Court mourns Justice Lamar who died at Macon Georgia last evening at 8 50. Chief Justice Fuller announces the death and the court adjourns until Monday with plans for attending the funeral by most justices.
Waiting for the Break on Ice in the Bay
In Jan 24 reports from New Bedford and surrounding coasts, moderate weather thaws bay ice raising break concerns. Ice traps boat houses and shores, drift ice blocks channels, and vessels face danger if rain accompanies a warm spell. Coastal crews monitor Nantucket and Vineyard Sound ice conditions and landings.
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Seaconnes River
City of
New Bedford
Clark’s Point
Bibber
Buzzard’s Bay
Hen and Chickens
Nellie
Round Hills
Richmond
Calais
Woon
Samuel Dexter
Edgartown Harbor
Dexter
Newport
Slamm
Vineyard Haven
Edgartown
Vineyard Sound
Nantucket
Bartow
Great Point
Quidnet
Where is the crew crews reported missing on wreck Star of India
Captain Grierson of the steamer Alsatia reports that on December 29 he passed the Norwegian bark Star of India wrecked off Gibraltar with no signs of life aboard. The vessel showed severe damage and seas washing over her. Star of India, 1040 tons, commanded by Captain Melson, left Pensacola Nov. 12 for London. No word from the crew since December. likely about thirty seven men.
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New York
Grierson
Alsatia
Gibraltar
Star of India
Melson
Pensacola
London
Moody street cross ing guard fatally crushed in icy slip
Charles A. Wright a 35 year old Moody street crossing gate tender at Fitchburg railroad in Waltham was run over at 10 o clock. Both legs were cut off below the knee and he died soon after at Waltham Hospital. Wright lived on Summit street and had worked at the crossing about two years. He attempted to pass in front of the train and slipped on the icy track.
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Wacrnam
Charles A. Wright
Moody Street
Fitchburg
Wright
Waltham Hospital
Summit Street
NIVER NAMED VICE-PRESIDENT OF BOSTON & MAINE
W K Niver was elected vice-president of the Boston and Maine railroad. He is 49, born in Columbia County New York, and will begin duties tomorrow in Boston. He has held posts with Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Morris and Essex, Syracuse and Binghamton, and Reading, with oversight of lines from Coxeton to Buffalo. Mr McLeod departs the city this afternoon.
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W. K. Niver
Boston & Maine Railroad
McLeod
Connecticut River
Concord
Niver
Columbia County
N. Y
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Morris & Essex
Syracuse
Binghamton
Reading
Coxeton
Buffalo
Policeman Shoots Himself in Brockton Home
Officer A J Bettridge shot himself while off duty on the Campella beat, then carried his child downstairs before a pistol volley. His wife found him with a temple wound. Dr King treated him as he lay delirious. The bullet grazed the temple and struck the ceiling. recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
A. J. Bettridge
Campella
Dr. King
Hotel Royal Fire Injures Andrew Hanley
Andrew Hanley suffered severe injuries after plowing head first through two glass panes during the Hotel Royal fire yesterday morning. He remained hopeful of a quick recovery as firemen faced delays from trolley wires while ladders were raised. Damage is estimated at $1000 to the building and about $400 to several tenants including George A. Clarke, D. W. Fitzpatrick, E. Deane, and B. F. Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hanley
Hotel Royal
Alden Street
Hanley
George A. Clarke
D. W. Fitzpatrick
E. Deane
B. F. Ellis
Aldine
Dearborn
Fire at 28 Dock Square. Skinner and Arnold店 involved
Last evening at 6:30 the Box 16 alarm reported a small fire on the first floor of a brick building at 28 Dock Square. The blaze started at the rear of Skinner and Arnold pork dealers’ store from a gas stove, causing a short evacuation of the occupied doorway.
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Dock Square
Skinner & Arnold
Death of Justice Lamar Prompted Senate and House Adjournment
Jan 24 report from Wasu Hincron states Vice-President Morton read a communiqué from Chief Justice Melville Fuller announcing Justice Lucius Lamar's death in Macon Georgia at 8:50 PM. Senate adjourned to honor the memory. House also adjourned at 1 50 PM. Mississippi and Georgia officials expressed sorrow.
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Wasu Hincron
Morton
Senate
Supreme Court OF the United States
Washington
Justce Lamar
Macon
Melville W. Fuller
U.S
Walthall
Gordon
Georgia
Mississippi
Lamar
House
United States Supreme Court
Allen
Death of Justice Lamar Shocks Cleveland Leaders
Washington reports President Cleveland sent telegraphic sympathy to Mrs Lamar after the death of Associate Justice Lamar. In Lakewood New Jersey Mr Cleveland learned of the sudden illness and death, expressing deep sorrow. He remarked uncertainty about attending the funeral.
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Washmoeton
Justice Lamar
Lamar
Lakewoon
N. J
Cleveland
Bayard
Statesman
The Successorship on the Bench
Washington report notes frantic talk over who will fill Justice Lamar's Supreme Court seat. President Harrison may delay nomination amid Democratic hesitation over McComas DC Court post, with a likely pick from Lamar's old circuit of Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and Texas.
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Washington
Justice Lamar
Supreme Bench
Harrison
Cleveland
McComas
Court of the District of Columbia
United States Judiciary
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Oleo Sold as Butter Leads to Fines in Municipal Court
In a Municipal Criminal Court session yesterday restaurant keepers accused of selling oleomargarine as butter were fined. Henry L. Dodge paid 20 dollars, with ten dollar penalties levied on Henry W. Bates John Kewer J J Flower George T Hall Alvin P Lander George W Moody Henry M. Johnson John Hillenwell and Thomas Chisholin.
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Municipal Criminal Court
Henry L. Dodge
Henry W. Bates
John Kewer
J. J. Flower
George T. Hall
Alvin P. Lander
George W. Moody
Henry M. Johnson
John Hillenwell
Thomas Chisholin
Garment Workers Fight Boston Manufacturers in Ongoing Boycott
The United Garment Workers of America declare open war on Rhodes Ripley & Co as a nationwide boycott expands in Boston. Negotiations with the Wholesale Clothing Manufacturers' Association fail to reach a settlement amid a series of union shop disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Garment Workers of America
Rhodes, Ripley & Co
Boston
Charles F. Reichers
Amalgamated Garment Workers
Mr. Reichers
Bedford Street
Pants Makers’ Union
Reichers
New York
Rhodes
Hollender
Louis Ash
United Garment Workers
Columbus Hall
Fifth annual ball of Carriage and Wagon Workers' Union No 9 held
The fifth annual ball of the Carriage and Wagon Workers International Union No 9 succeeded with over 250 couples on the floor at Odd Fellows Hall. Floor director J C Jacobson led the grand march while J C Jacobson headed the floor with aides including J J Sullivan and J M OConnor among many others. The arrangements committee included A E F Taylor R J Buckley W W L Lovejoy and F M Elliott. The sonanind committee featured J C Jacobson as president with RR Buckley secretary Lawrence Maryh and Thomas Jordan as treasurer plus other officers.
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Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Internatioal Union No. 9
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. C. Jacobson
J. C. Jacobbson
J. J. Sullivan
J. M. O’connor
A. Kay
James Hane
Guss Strum
A. E. Carey
A. E F. Taylor
R. J.buckley
W.W. L. Lovejoy
F. M. Elliott
J. Buckley
Lawrence Maryh
Thomas Jordan
Guide Waiands
D. R. McKenzie
D. E. Hogan
Boston Glove Cutters Union Expels Six Members
A Boston glove cutters protective union expelled six members amid internal dispute. The action reflects tensions within the union, with authorities and local leaders seeking to maintain order while addressing member disagreements.
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Boston Glove Cutters’ Protective Union
Expelled Members Form Rival Union After Desertion
Last evening a meeting was held and six men expelled from the union formed a rival union. Their desertion prompted the union to take the action noted above.
Cooks' Alliance forms rules for death and sick fund
The Cooks Alliance met at headquarters to conduct regular business. A special five member committee was appointed to draw up rules regulating distribution of money for death and sick benefits.
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Cooks’ Alliance
Error in Boston Labor Leader reference corrected
The Post yesterday morning apologized for mislabeling Editor Foster of the Labor Leader when publishing the Boston Lasters Protective Union resolutions. The correction states the word Leader was used instead of Index, placing Foster in a false position.
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the Post
Boston Lasters’ Protective Union
Foster
Labor War Deepens in Brockton Knits and Shoemakers Clash
In Brockton on January 24 the Knights of Labor threaten to withdraw from the Central Labor Union following State Assembly orders. The Handsewed Workmen's Assembly 6927 likely exits, Bakers stay. Shoemakers, four fifths of Brockton’s CLU, back a Baker Assembly boycott. District Assembly 80 opposes it. The Knights confront Lasters Union and cigar makers, reorganizing and circulating a nationwide statement after Powderly's actions repudiating the blue label and the shoe boycott.
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Brockton
Knights of Labor
Knights
Central Labor Union
State Assembly
Boston Central Labor Union
Federation
Lasters
Mr. Powderly
Potter Trial Begins In U S Circuit Court
Judge Putnam opened the session at noon for the trial of Asa P. Potter on charges of falsifying checks for Irving A. Evans & Co. Potter, former Maverick Bank president, faced a today jury panel as prosecutors Robinson Allen and Hurd presented the case. The defense listed Howkins Dickinson Jr and Sargent. Jurors sworn and Potter pleaded not guilty. Court adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow with jurors told to avoid discussing the case.
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Putnam
United States Circuit Court
Asa P. Potter
Irving A. Evans & Co
Potter
Maverick Bank
Robinson
Atttorney Allen
Hurd
Suffolk County
Howkins
M. F. Dickinson, Jr
W. A. Sargent
George W. Avery
Josiah T. Albee
John A. Bancroft
Adolphus Bauge
Charles H. Bannister
Robert Brookhouse
Edward C. Butterfield
Hiram
Post Corrects Inflammatory Fire Department Coverage
The Boston Post rebuts sensational claims about the Federal Street fire and city fire equipment. It exonerates the Callahan Hose Company and denies Chief Webber involvement, noting underwriters’ charges lack proof and urging an official inquiry if needed. The piece blames rival hose firms and personal ambition for prior misreporting.
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Boston
Federal Street
Post
Fire Department
G. S. Willis
Willis
Cornelius Callahan Hose Company
United States
Callahan Comner
Webber
German Singing Society Elects Officers for Next Year
At a regular monthly meeting in South Boston last evening the German Singing Society elected officers for the ensuing year. Bernard Mischler was named president with John Kirchgassner as vice president and Victor Brusendorff recording secretary. Financial secretary is Paul Kietz, corresponding secretary William Kaiser, treasurer John Maizackner, librarian Paul Riemer, and trustees Adam Ott Charles Birckmeyer and John Odenweller.
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German Singing Society
South Boston
Bernard Mischler
John Kirchgassner
Victor Brusendorff
Paul Kietz
William Kaiser
John Maizackner
Paul Riemer
Adam Ott
Charles Birckmeyer
John Odenweller
Pamphlets from Chapphoat Gontoth Institute
Pamphlets containing full information are available from Chapphoat Gontoth Boston Dipsomanic Institute at 475 Washington Street Room 4. This item notes the address and availability of information in a compact notices style.
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Boston
Washington Street
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O’brien & Russell
William Hf
Norris & Son
Hovey & Fenno
Francis H. Stevens
Goodman, Jacobs & Cate
Charita H. Porter
Boylston Ins. Co
Geo. O. Carpenter & Son
William HH. Brewster
Jte
Idamaes Bruerton
Cathaews
W. Potter & Co
de de Bee Louelig
Jhordan, Lovett & Co
Mercantile & Marine Inn. Co
Charles W. Hidden
Stearns Bros
Samuel W. Brown
Jana W. Bennett & Co
Ellison, Coolidge & Co
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Shepard, Norwell & Co
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Boston Post
Dead Justice
Congress
Washineron
D. C
Gray
Brown
Fuller
Ayer
William Craig
Stephen Craig
Charlotte Sl
Philadelphia
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Druggiats Everywhere
Johnson & CO
Custom House
Masa
Johdsos & CO
Doslan
Mase
Children’s Hospital
Shim Hood
Willie Duff
Hood
Emma V. Durr
Walpole, Mass
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Harrison and Cleveland
Indianapolis Cabinet Co
Portland St
Mess
ANE
Ters
Steam Fitters Helpers’ Union
St. Stephen’s Hall
Painters’ Union 11
Bay State Hall
Building Trades Council
Etse
Wheeler &O
Hanover
Univ
Asa Potter
WM. Franks
Bostog
Callahan Rose CO
Ronger
A. E. Reed
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