Friday Sessions Debate On Morning Or Afternoon Meetings
The House debated whether Friday sessions should start at 11 or 12 38 noon. Western members pressed for morning meetings while others urged afternoon sessions to speed work. A vote settled on 11 a.m. for today and 12 38 p m for future Fridays amid remarks about pace and committee progress.
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House of Representatives
Tuttle
Boston
Moriarity
Worcester
McCarthy
Julien
Young
Springfield
Irwin
Northampton
Hayes
Lowell
Board of Mhicense Commissioners
Board of License Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
Senate
Garney Festival Closes Amid Big Crowd and Fund Help
The Garney Festival at West Newton Street Armory drew about 5000 people for its final night. The event exceeded financial hopes, raising a substantial sum for Carney Hospital. Booths offered varied wares, with proceeds aiding the institution. St Augustine's Band performed a strong concert and J E Darmody staged dramatic feats with baton, clubs, and musket.
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Carney Hospital
Armory
West Newton Street
St. Augustine’s Band of
South Boston
J. E. Darmody
Franklin Carratt, longtime Mason Mfg VP, dies in New York
Franklin Carratt, for thirteen years vice-president of Mason Manufacturing Company in New York, died at his East Sixteenth Street home. Born in Boston in 1821, he surveyed the Boston and Albany railroad route as a young man and was a prominent civil engineer in Boston for many years.
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New York
Franklin Carracott
Mason Manufacturing Company
East Sixteenth Street
Boston
Boston & Albany
All Diseases of Men at Peabody Medical Institute
Exhausted vitality nervous and physical debility premature decline varicocele atrophy and other ills treated at the Peabody Medical Institute Boston Mass established 32 years Dr W H Parker consulting physician thirty-two years in practice gold medal from the National Medical Association with resolutions of endorsement. Consultations 9 to 6, Sunday 11 to 1. Important prospectus with testimonials and press endorsements. Ferre & Sendrow.
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Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
Boston
Mass
W. H. Parker
National Medical Association
Parker
Ferre & Sendrow
Bank Closures Shake Binghamton NY Savings and National Banks
State Bank Examiner Backus reports Chenango Valley Savings Bank closed due to Treasurer Morgan defalcation and missing ledgers, with Burglary of a vault attempt by Morgan and President Brownson. Broome County National Bank suspended. deposits urged to be withdrawn with 60 days’ notice and assurances of funds to pay all depositors.
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Albany
N. Y
Backus
Binghamton
State Banking Department
Chenango Valley Savings Bank
Morgan
Broome County National Bank
Brownson
National Bank
Preston
National Broome County Bank
Chenango Valley Bank
Binghamton Savings Bank
Chenango Savings Bank
Binghamton Trust Company
Debs and Union Leaders Face Omnibus Indictment Trial
Chicago judges begin trial of Eugene V. Debs and Amer ican Railway Union figures on conspiracy charges. The omnibus indictment lists four counts tied to railroad lines and obstruction of mails, with multiple defendants and several waivers and bail adjustments. Many named fail to appear as jury impanelling proceeds and court issues bench warrants.
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Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
Nole Press
Joseph Labounty
John Leonard
Edward Kennedy
J. P. Kennedy
Union
Debs
Howard
Kelcher
Gregory
R. A. Wade
T. W. Harper
Terre Haute
Thoman
Milchrist
Hanif
J. P. Merwin
United States
Reading Company Stock Sale by Sinnott Sparks Big Dump
Joseph F. Sinnott, a Philadelphia & Reading director, sold 22,000 Reading shares at 41 2 to 51 2, leaving 22,000 with partner Andrew M. Moore. The 44,000-share block was the largest stake among insiders, with Thomas McKean holding 38,000. Sinnott cited bleak outlook and foreclosure hindered reorganization as reasons.
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Philadelphia
Jan
Joseph F. Sinnott
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Sinnott
Andrew M. Moore
Reading
Thomas McKean
Reading Company
Fourth annual Young Men's Union ball in East Boston
East Boston secrety circles announce the fourth annual ball of the Young Men's Union at Psyceum Hall on Wednesday evening Feb 6. Patronesses and reception committee include Mrs John F Fitzgerald Mrs Colonel Thomas F Doherty Mrs William Hodnett Winthrop and Mrs T J Maloney Winthrop Mr Simon Donovan Winthrop Dr H L Plummer Mr Joseph Conry and Dr A L Bulger. Cars will run to Winthrop Junction hourly after 12 to aid attendees.
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East Boston
Young Men’s Union
Psyceum Hall
John F. Fitzgerald
Thomas F. Doherty
William Hodnett
Orient Heights
T. J. Maloney
Winthrop
Simon Donovan
H. L. Plummer
Joseph Conry
A. L. Bulger
Winthrop Junction
Judge Confirms Sale by Railroad Firm in Pennsylvania Case
In Philadelphia on January 4 the court confirmed a sale by Master Martin P. Gray of the Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and Boston Railroad Company. The purchaser is William Scott and the amount realized was not stated in the readable text.
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Philadelphia
Dalle
Martin P. Gray
Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie & Boston Railroad Company
Willan Scott
Hood's Sarsaparilla Aids Rheumatic Pain Relief
Mrs Marion A Burns of West Gardner Massachusetts describes severe rheumatic back and hip pains and swelling in the eyes. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla she reports appetite improvement and substantial relief, noting back and hip pains receded after two bottles and overall health restored. She plans to continue using Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Marion A. Burns West Gardner
Mass
Hood
Governor's council denies clemency for Old Colony officials
In a weekly council session, the governor presented reasons for refusing clemency to Messrs. Sanborn and Bailey of the Old Colony railroad. He rejected claims of trial denial and alleged coercive deals, stressing Massachusetts law and public order. The decision stands despite sympathy for the petitioners and calls for mercy.
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Messrs. Sanborn and Bailey
Old Colony
Sanborn and Bailey
Messrs
Massachusetts
Speculators Ban Frees Hamilton Music Hall
Superintendent Eldridge orders ticket speculators away from Music Hall after Manager Ellis complains. Police guard doors to curb Friday open rehearsals attracting buyers at inflated prices, hindering reduced student pricing and turning away patrons.
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Hamilton Place
Eldridge
Music Hall
Ellis
Post
Foreclosure Actions Filed Across Nine States Against Columbia Straw Paper
Foreclosure proceedings were begun in the United States Circuit Court against the Columbia Straw Paper Company. The filing cites inability to meet interest on $1,000,000 in bonds as the reason. Similar actions are launched in nine states where the company operates mills.
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Chicago
Columbia Straw Paper Company
United States
Rev Nathaniel Bemis Dies in North Weymouth
The Rev Nathaniel Bemis of the Methodist Episcopal church died at his East street home after a long illness. He was a member of the New England conference and known in church circles. He leaves his wife and one son Frank M Bemis of Boston.
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North Weymouth
Nathaniel Bemis
Methodist Episcopal Church
East Street
New England
Frank M. Bemis
Boston
Condits Orchestra Strains Lawrence Hall Capacity Saturdays
The popularity of Condit's Orchestra fills Lawrence Hall at 724 Washington Street to capacity every Saturday evening, drawing steady crowds and creating a lively neighborhood entertainment scene.
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Condit
Lawrence Hall
Washington Street
American Wringer Co. Advertises Household Goods and Repairs
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promise prompt mail orders. Telephone call, fremént.
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American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Southern Textile Growth Warns of New England Decline
William T. Lovering of the Arkwright Club argues in the Manufacturers' Record that the South has entered the cotton mill race with modern plants, cheaper coal, water power, milder climate, lower taxes, and skilled workers. He warns that legislation banning looms and spindles in New England could halt many mills and never restart them.
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William T. Lovering
Arkwright Club
New England
New England Textile Club
South
Lowell
Mr. Lovering
Wth
Massachusetts
North
Death of William WilkinsReported After Liquor Saloon Visit
An elderly man, later identified as William Wilkins, was found dead in a liquor saloon on Leverett Street. The Cambridge police and Medical Examiner Harris oversee identification by a letter found on him, with relatives in Brookline and California. An autopsy will determine the cause of death.
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John McCaffrey
Leverett Street
North Grove Street
Tinkham
Harris
William Wilkins
F. C. Clark
Brattle Street
Cambridge
Clark
Third Annual Met Mutual Aid Society Concert at Odd Fellows Hall
The third annual Metropolitan Mutual Aid Society concert and hall event drew about 900 attendees at Odd Fellows Hall. W J White served as floor marshal and led the grand march with Nellie White. J M Madden directed with W A Cruise and a large staff. The society, one of the citys strongest fraternal benevolent groups, has over 500 members and provides sick and death benefits to its members.
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Metropolitan Mutual Aid Society
Odd Fellows’ Hall
W. J. White
J. M. Madden
W. A. Cruise
Messrs
G. H. Barnes
M. D. Connor
J. Whitley
W. H. Binns
J. J. Ring
G. H. Lewis
H. H. Billman
J T. White
F. G. Farwell
P. §. Chase
Nellie White
Mary J. Newman
D. J. O’leary
M. Daly
L. W. Alexander
J. B. Cavanaugh
J. A. Sullivan
E. W. Fenno
R. H. Derrah
G. A. Danielson
G. B
Thompson
J. A. McCaig
F. A. Sumner
H. W
Peters
Dorothy Peters
Richard Stewart
H. N. Shaw
John Hart
M. J. Duffey
James Farrenden
A. P. Lewis
Thomas Qualters
M. W. O'Donnell
H. Hathorne
Thomas Mathews
C. F. Harvey
I. F. Taylor
James Pettee
Mary
Sarah Pettee
Nettie Symonds
Thomas Clasby
W. ©. Malers
M. J. Sullivan
Old Metropolitan Railroad
West End Street Railway
John F. Dore in Court Delivers Alibi and Loan Claims
In Superior Court Judge Richardson denied M O Adams motion to quash the indictment against John F Dore. Dore testified about leaving Boston in 1889 and a loan arrangement involving the Martins and Mrs Calligan. Witnesses including Mrs Dore and Miss Rose Martin disputed loan details while Judge Fallon testified on signature questions. The case continues this morning.
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Superior Criminal Court
Richardson
M. O. Adams
John F. Dore
Adams
Boston
McElroy
Chinatown New Year Celebrations Quiet Amid Cold Boston Night
Chinatown Boston on Essex Beach streets observed a subdued New Year. Residents clean homes settle debts and renew friendships despite a 20 degree wind. Today marks a 360 day year with a leap month affecting next New Year. Visitors are expected, shops decorated, and Chinese Sunday school teachers honored with music and joss stick offerings.
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Chinatown
Boston
Harrison Avenue
Essex
Beach Streets
Armenians Assaulted In Cove District Quarrel
In the Cove district last night two Armenian residents George P Beter 30 and Assad Kouri 20 living at 8 East street place were detained after a quarrel at 62 Cove street with Shehane Abdellah. They allegedly assaulted Mr and Mrs Abdellah, suffered head injuries, and were treated by Dr. Thayer. They will face Municipal Court today.
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Cove District
George P. Beter
Assad Kouri
East Street Place
Beter
Kouri
Shehane Abdellah
Cove Street
Abdellahs
Abdellah
Thayer
Boston College Class of 95 Holds First Annual Meeting
The first annual Boston College class gathering was held at Young's last evening with twenty one members present. President Michael J. Scanlan presided as toastmaster for a banquet and toasts. Guests included Rev. Timothy Brosnahan S. J. and Rev. Francis De Sales. Class officers named Scanlan president Golding vice president McCoy secretary Healey treasurer and class beadle. A banquet committee led by J Edward Welch organized the event.
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Boston College
Young’s
Michael J. Scanlan
Timothy Brosnahan
Francis de Sales
Fullerton
Scanlan
Thomas J. Golding
Thomas R. McCoy
Ww. Co
J. M. Farrell
J. J. Nugent
M. J. Harty
J. T. Stinson
P. J. Kineen
George J. Weller
Funeral for Arthur M. Forrester Held at St. Augustine’s
The funeral service for Arthur M. Forrester was held yesterday at St. Augustine’s Church in South Boston. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Dennis O Callaghan with Deacon Rev. John J. Harkins and Sub deacon Rev. E E Clexton. Pallbearers included James Jeffrey Roche J J Furley H J Brown D A O Meara J G Carroll and J J Teevens. Delegations from the Celtic Association of South Boston the John Boyle O'Reilly Society of West Quincy and the Thomas Francis Meagher Association attended. The Celtic Association sent a floral emblem. After a eulogy by Father O Callaghan the remains were taken to Holyrood Cemetery. Forrester's last work was a series called The Romance of Fenianism, published while his health declined.
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Arthur M. Forrester
St. Augustine’s Church
Boston
Dennis O’callaghan
John J. Harkins
E. E. Clexton
James Jeffrey Roche
J. J. Furley
H. J. Brown
D. A. O’meara
J. G. Carroll
J. J. Teevens
Celtic Association of
South Boston
John Boyle O'Reilly
Trust What Time Has Endorsed Trust What Time Has Endorsed
Endorsed by customers and doctors, Johnson's Anodyne Liniment is praised as a leading family remedy for more than eighty years. The testimonials from O H Ingalls and Jabez Knowlton cite decades of use for sprains coughs lame backs and general household needs. Invented by Dr A Johnson of Bangor Maine the medicine is recommended by physicians and widely trusted.
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Johnson
O. H. Ingalls
Bangor
A. Johnson
Jabez Knowlton
Newburgh
Dr. A. Johnson
Bangor Me
Dr. Johnson
Wealthy L. Tozier
E. Corinth
Johnson's Anodyne Liniment Trusted by Maine Families
A reader from South Robbinston, Me. praises Johnson's Anodyne Liniment as a longtime family remedy for colds sore throat stings cramps and rheumatism. Another customer from North Castine Maine recalls using it since 1841 and selling it for years, asserting it as a regional staple.
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Thomas Cleland South Robbinston
Deee
Geo. H. Wmerson
Castine
Maine
Navy survey backs Hawaii naval station need
Secretary of the Navy sent to the Senate the Pearl River survey reports. Admiral Irwin urges a Hawaiian Islands naval station as essential to command the Pacific, including a navy yard fortified positions and a torpedo system. A separate note references court officers in New York and overdue salaries for bailiffs and jurors.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Pearl River
Hawaiian Islands
Irwin
Walker
Hawaii
Department
Pacific
Navy Yard
New York
Senate Debates Annexation and Canal Bill Progress
In Hawaii Washington on January 4, Senate members opened with quorum concerns and discussed measures. Chandler proposes penalties for stealing news despatches. Allen urges annexation of Hawaii with naval protection until then, while Lodge’s ship of war plan faces opposition. Nicaragua Canal bill gains traction with White supporting its global and domestic benefits. Pension bills pass, granting monthly sums to widows of prominent naval and military figures.
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Washington
Hoar
Massachusetts
Senate
Chandler
New Hampshire
Allen
Pop
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Hawaiian
Lodge
Rep
Mass
Sandwich Islands
George
Mississippi
Nicaragua Canal
White
California
Carter
Whiting
Carroll
Rhodes
Navy
Wessel
Information Wanted in Hawaiian Rebels Inquiry
The House committee on foreign affairs met to consider Mr. Storer of Ohio’s resolution requesting any State Department information on reports that the Hawaiian Islands rebellion was incited by self styled British subjects with arms supplied and that the British minister intervened to block martial law. The panel set a special meeting for Saturday with potential House action Monday if the committee does not act.
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Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Storer
Ohio
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
One Term for President Debate in Washington
Mr D Donovan of Ohio reported to the House in favor of Bryan's joint resolution to bar the President from seeking re election. He said the amendment addresses evils described by Cleveland in 1884 and Hayes in 1876. Quigg of New York proposed an amendment granting judges of the Circuit and District Courts similar authority.
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Washington
D. Donovan
Ohio
House
Bryan
Cleveland
Hayes
Quigg
New York
free medical services offered by Dewey Medical Co at Boylston
Free examinations and treatments for all diseases are advertised by the Dewey Medical Co. at 74 Boylston Street Rooms 7 and 8. Services run daily from 9 to 1 and 3 to 7 with Sunday hours 10 to 4.
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Johnson & CO
Custom House Street
Boston
Mass
Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
Immigrant Trade Turns Against United States
Washington reports from January 7 to January 24 show 1201 Europeans arriving in steerage aboard transatlantic ships and 1740 leaving New York in steerage. Superintendent Stamp notes the balance of trade in immigrants favors departure for four months or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stamp
Bureau of Immigration
New York
Europe
United States
New York Gold Withdrawals Signal Large Weekly Total
Gold withdrawals from the sub-treasury reached 2,780,000 today, bringing weekly totals to 6,290,000. Much of the metal is light weight and unlikely to ship to Europe, but indications point to shipments near 6,000,000 and possibly 7,000,000 if exporters do not cancel orders. Banks report out-of-town correspondent orders for gold, with about 2,000,000 expected to be shipped on that basis. The lighter gold will be banked locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
New Postmaster Nominee for Pittsfield Mass
Washington January 2 The President sent to the Senate the nomination of William J Coogan to be postmaster at Pittsfield Massachusetts The action marks a new federal appointment in the Northeast with Coogan to assume duties pending Senate confirmation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Washington
Jan
Senate
William J. Coogan
Mass
Perkins Must Serve Time for Embezzlement
Judge Richardson sentenced Henry F. Perkins to two years and six months in the House of Correction for embezzling about 4000 dollars from the Dwelling House Insurance Company where he served as secretary. He pled guilty after arraignment and partial restitution had been made. Perkins, married with seven children and living in Medford, averaged 20 dollar thefts, over time indicating a system of embezzlement. the judge noted deterrence and integrity as aims of punishment and rejected a mere fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Henry F. Perkins
House of Correction
Perkins
Dwelling House Insurance Company
Charles K. Nichols
Medford
Indemnity Company
Gift to Sergeant O Rourke from patrolmen at Station 15
Sergeant John A O Rourke, long respected by his division, was honored by all patrolmen at Station 15 with a silver service display. The presentation included an ice water pitcher on a pedestal and six salt shakers, commemorating his service and recent transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Rourke
John A. O'Rourke
Charlestown
Dobbins
Yale Freshmen Athletes Report for Training at Gym
Captain William Hickok called Yale freshmen candidates to the gym this afternoon. About forty reported and went to Trainer Murphy for guidance. The track team will hold the inland indoor meeting in late March, likely in the gym or Second Regiment armory, open to Yale men only. A grand spring meeting is set for Yale Field on May 6 with entries from leading Eastern colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YALE
New Haven
Conn
William Hickok
Murphy
Second Regiment Armory
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Hampden
John F. Pike
Garney Festival
Circuit Court
Dance OF Young Men's Union
M. A. Burns
West Gardner, Mass
W. T. Lovering
Mills
Metropolitan Mutual Aid Ball
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Wheeler Eeler & Co.'s
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Trust
What Time
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