Competing Electric Tramway Faces Superior Court Review
The New York New Haven Hartford and New York and New England railroads fought the Central Electric Tramway Company of New Britain plan to build between New Britain Berlin and New Britain Hartford. Steam lines claim they already provide transport and deserve exclusive business. About forty witnesses from New Britain Berlin Newington testified to the road's need. Hearing adjourned for a week.
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Hartford, Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York
New Britain
Hartford
Electric Company
Berlin
Newington
Transient Merchants Backed by Connecticut Firm
In Waterbury Connecticut Conlon Bros wins a constitutional ruling against city license and fine on transient merchants. They sue Norwich and Rockville for 26000 each alleging repeated arrests of William Conlon four clerks jailed two hours and stores closed in Norwich, and fourteen arrests and forced closure in Rockville. The firm also plans suits against merchants claimed to have conspired to injure it.
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Waterbury
Conn
Conlon Bros
Norwich
Rockville
William Conlon
Quincy Drawer Rifled at Atlantic Station
The Atlantic station of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad in Quincy was entered this afternoon while the ticket agent was away, and the money drawer rifled of 32 dollars in cash.
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Quincy Morey
Quincy
Jan
Atlantic
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Grange targets oleo in Haverhill crackdown
State Grange patrols in Haverhill lead to eight local defendants summoned to Police Court for oleomargarine offenses. George L. Baldwin spotter uncovered evidence across hotels and restaurants. Proprietors M A Simonds John B Shute Justinian Demers Fred A Thurston H Dawes face two counts each. Carrie Severance P P Scribner E N Bourque face one count. Thurston and Severance run hotels. others own eateries. Grange plans similar actions in other cities.
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Haverhill
State Grange
George L. Baldwin
M. A. Simonds
John B. Shute
Justinian Demers
Medford Improves Water Service Under Chandler Plan
Medford reports major upgrades to its water system over the past year led by water commissioners chairman F. E. Chandler. Cast iron mains replace small cement lines, a 60‑foot standpipe near Wright’s pond rises 35 feet in diameter, with a 425 000 gallon capacity and 96 2 10 pounds per square inch pressure. Side ladder and balustrade pending. cost to the city not stated.
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Medford
F. E. Chandler
Water Commissioners
Wright’s Pond
Millers Falls declares 15 percent dividend at annual meeting
The Millers Falls Company held its annual meeting in Millers Falls today with a large turnout of stockholders. A 15 per cent dividend was declared and officers were elected including President Henry L. Pratt of New York and Treasurer Levi J. Gunn. Directors named were Henry L. Pratt George B. Rogers, George A. Arms Edward B. Rogers Lyman C Conant George Munson J. L. Varrick and E. P. Stoughton.
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Millers Falls
Millers Falls Company
Henry L. Pratt
New York
Levi J. Gunn
George BE. Rogers
George A. Arms
Edward BE
Lyman
CG. CG. Conant
Greenfield
George Munson
J. L. Varrick
E. P. Stoughton
Maine Board of Trade Organizes in Mechanic Falls
The Maine Board of Trade organized here has sent a committee to Massachusetts to confer with manufacturers about occupying the shoe shop. A hat factory and other industries are under consideration. The board's efforts are expected to boost the town's business.
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Mechanic Falls
Board of Trade
Massachusetts
Nutmeg State Investigation Into Haddam Jail Scandal
Middletown Conn January 2 The committee probing reports on Haddam county jail management has ordered three county commissioners county sheriffs and jailors to appear tomorrow at 10 oclock with their books. A strict investigation will be conducted.
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Middletown
Conn
Haddam
Tickets for all points in the W at the Boston & Albany City Mania
Tickets available for all routes in the West to Boston & Albany City Mania event. Located at 266 Washington Street. Exhibits and travel passes offered with general admission. Limited seating details not provided.
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Boston & Albany
Washington Street
Murder Talk Sheriff's Testimony in Gorham Murder Trial
Portland Maine January 25 crowds gathered at the City building to glimpse Lewis the Gorham murder suspect. Deputy Sheriff Chute provided damaging testimony about the discovery of the bloody axe coat and the statements Lewis made about Coburn Graffam and others. Witnesses described tracks and clothing linked to the case and Lewis offered to provoke a confession in exchange for publication and favorable treatment. The court adjourned with further testimony anticipated, as Chute and other officers detailed Lewis's statements and actions surrounding the murder of Coburn.
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Portland
Lewis
Gorham
Chute
Moses E. Little
Harding
Coburn
Gardner M. Parker
Libby
Coleman
George W. Given
Graffam
Plummer
Harry H. Hannaford
Coburn House
Grafam
Frank O. Morris
Graffani
James Lewis Welch
Tallman Lowell
Lowell
Haverhill Strike Shows Mixed Shoe Production Figures
The Haverhill strike leaves weekly shoe shipments at 644 cases for the week ending Jan 24, up from 6108 cases last year. Small firms boost output, big makers keep functioning, Italians organize unions, and further arbitration meetings are planned amid ongoing picket activity.
Spiritualists Win Right of Way at Niantic Camp Side
Connecticut State military authorities and the Connecticut Spiritualists Association near Niantic have agreed in East Lyme that the Spiritualists will gain a right of way across the west side of the state grounds. The alternative east Niantic River road would cost about 10000 dollars and lack durability. The Spiritualists own roughly forty cottages and fear being hampered if access is blocked.
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New London
Conn
Connecticut Spiritualists’ Association
Niantic
East Lyme
Disbrow
Connecticut National Guards
Spiritualists’ Association
Niantic River
Death of Malden Victim in Dynamite Explosion
John P Ring 40 a Malden resident died at Malden Hospital after a premature explosion on the Highland avenue ledge last Tuesday. One arm was blown off below the elbow and the other above. His wife passed away weeks ago and he left no family.
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Malden
John P. Ring
Malden Hospital
Highland Avenue
Barnum School Panic Over Smallpox Tale in Bridgeport
A 12-year-old pupil Mamie Russell claimed her brother had smallpox at home causing a morning panic at Barnum School in Eastridgeport Bridgeport. The child was sent home and health officials notified. She said she invented the tale to avoid attending Jaggimend School. The building was evacuated briefly.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Barnum School
Eastridgeport
Mamie Russell
Jaggimend School
Haverhill Shoemakers Expand Operations in Epping Area
In Exeter New Hampshire report, W W Spaulding and Chick Bros of Haverhill lease plants in Epping but operate under agents Norris & Miles and Barrows & Creyton. Sixteen stitchers work now with plans to double, seventy five machines soon. Workers come from Epping Northwood Nottingham. Union efforts by Haverhill strikers meet cold receptions. selectmen deny meeting hall. Raymond reception even colder.
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Exeter
N. H
W. W. Spaulding
Chick Bros
Haverhill
Epping
Norris & Miles
Barrows & Creyton
Northwood
Nottingham
Raymond
Divorce Granted to Mary E. Shea in Superior Court
Mary E. Shea obtained a decree nisi of divorce from Timothy F. Shea in the Superior Court presided by Judge Braley. The decree cites cruel and abusive treatment, noting threats to shoot and an assault on July 31. The couple wed February 20, 1887, and resided in South Boston. counsel included M. J. Creed for the libellant and W. A. Duggar for the libellee.
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Mary E. Shea
Lisi
Braley
Timothy F. Shea
Help Lydia Pinkham Ad For Women Health Relief
Special to our Lady readers urges women to seek help for female complaints. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy and cites a testimonial from an actress who recovered after writing for advice. The piece emphasizes female understanding and accessible, confidential guidance from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Alienation suit ends as Clark case testimony closes
In Lewiston, the Clark Decker alienation trial closes testimony. Decker denied public involvement with Mrs Clark while acknowledging a long acquaintance dating to 1881. Nine letters from Clark stirred the case as Mrs Clark recalled a stormy European trip and a spicy note left at a Bangor hotel.
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Lewiston
Clark
Decker
Bangor
Aroostook
Europe
Raleigh Departs Early Amid Torpedo Preparations
Newport R I January 25 The Raleigh has orders to sail at six tonight and officers on leave in Boston are recalled causing surprise. She will take 150 tons coal but only fifty tons loaded before orders to cease. Commodore Wallace says no special significance to hurry and outfit is aboard for rapid join with Admiral Meade at Hampton Roads. Torpedo tests halt Tiverton station closed for winter. March reopening and tests of fourteen inch torpedoes planned by summer for government acceptance.
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Newport
R. IL
United States
Raleigh
Boston
Commodore Wallace
Naval Station
Admiral Meade
Hampton Roads
Howell
Tiverton
Waltham Woman's Club Hosts Enjoyable Haven Chapel Night
The Waltham Woman's Club held a well attended gentlemen's night at Haven Chapel in Waltham with about four hundred guests. President Mrs. C H Daniels opened with a welcome by Rev Lorenzo Hiaynes. A program of piano duets, solos, and readings followed until nearly 10 o'clock, with refreshments served. The organizing committee included Mrs. C Anthony, Mrs. J F Gibbs and Miss Peck.
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Waltham
Killed by the Gilt Edge Train in Pawtucket
James Joyce of Central Falls was struck by the Gilt Edge at Tinbridge and died instantly. Train workers found the body and identified it by clothing. In Woon socket a separate incident identified Geriani Leduz of Pawtucket, age 58, who was deaf and worked in railroad yards. he died on the New York & New England line near Woon socket Junction.
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Pawtucket
R. I
James Joyce
Central Falls
Tinbridge
Wonsocket
New York & New England
Woonsocket Junction
Geriani Leduz
New York & New England Road Incorporation Plan
A Connecticut Legislature bill proposes incorporating the New York and New England road after foreclosure sales under second mortgage bonds. It keeps the same capital stock, adds two and a half million bonds for property improvements, and includes preferred stock at 6 percent with non cumulative features.
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Hartford
Conn
New York
New England
Connecticut
Lecture on Color Teaches Teachers in Dedham
Professor Henry T. Bailey of North Scituate spoke to Dedham public school teachers and many pupils and parents at High School Hall on color training. He praised Quincy and Walpole programs and used charts to show color changes in plants and maple leaves, emphasizing nature's analogous harmony.
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Dedham
Henry T. Bailey
North Scituate
Dedham Centre
Bailey
Quincy
Walpole
Burns anniversary grand concert in Pawtucket
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on January 25 the Burns anniversary was observed with a grand concert by Reeves's Band and a large ball at the Auditorium under Clan Fraser auspices. About 1000 attendees included many out of town guests. The Quintette Club of Boston performed appropriate selections.
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Bobby Burks
Pawtucket
R. I
Reeves
Clan Fraser
Quintette Club of
Boston
Ericsson to Be Hauled Up for Trial Delays
New London Conn Jan 25 torpedo boat Ericsson will be hauled from the water and placed on the wharf on the skids for about three months until moderate weather allows a trial. Government may accept the boat at the contract price without a speed run.
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New London
Conn
Ericsson
Brookline gets off easy in Brookline injury suit
In Dedham Superior Court a jury ruled for John Ryan against the inhabitants of Brookline, awarding $70 for injuries from a trench work accident. The case claimed $10,000 in damages against the town.
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Dedham
Jan
John Ryan
Brookline
Nashua Pastor Cyrus Richardson Celebrates 25 Years
The Rev. Cyrus Richardson of the First Congregational Church in Nashua New Hampshire was honored at an informal reception held at his church on January 25 marking the twenty fifth anniversary of his ministry. Distinguished guests attended as the event highlighted three decades of service.
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Nashua, N.H
Cyrus Richardson
First Congregational Church
Presen
Wedded Twice and a String of Thefts in New Hampshire
Charles B Richardson was sentenced to three years and six months in the House of Correction for bigamy and thefts. He wed Gertrude Fernald in 1894 after two previously claimed marriages. Earlier crimes include stealing $875 from Dorne Allen at Crescent Beach in 1893 and a $50 ring from jeweler Philip Orne in 1894. He traveled to Montreal and Portland before arrest.
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Charles B. Richardson
Richardson
Superior Criminal Court
House of Correction
Gertrude E. Fernald
Rochester
N. H
Dorne Allen
Crescent Beach
Miss Allen
Montreal
Philip Orne
Province Street
Orne
Portland
Ribot Named New Premier in France
President Faure summoned M Ribot to form a ministry likely backed by Moderates to push the budget without an income tax clause. Ribot long associated with republican principles and statesman status, having served as foreign minister and premier in prior cabinets.
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Paris
Faure
M. Ribot
MM. Poincare
Labon
Sparthou
Ribot
la France
France
England
la Patrie
M. Alexandre Felix Joseph Ribot
St. Omer
Chamber of Deputies
Boulogne-sur-Mer
Pas de Calais
Isaac N. Burch
Chicago
Loubet
M. Bourgeois
Panama
Station Agent Struck by Locomotive in Acton Crossing
South Framingham January report: Na hum C Reed, station agent for the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad, was nearly killed crossing the track in front of Acton station. He was struck by the Concord Montreal passenger train from Nashua while delivering papers to the baggage master from Lowell, but escaped serious injury.
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South Framingham
Nahum C. Reed
Acton
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Concord
Colored porter Andy Jackson loses divorce case
In Boston, Judge Braley dismissed Andy Jackson's libel for divorce from Louisa, denying the request on grounds of adultery. Jackson, a colored porter for the Boston and Albany Railroad, had previously worked as a hotel waiter. The couple wed on April 24, 1884, and lived in various parts of the Hub.
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Andy” Jackson
Louisa
Braley
Jackson
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Andy
Kennebec Y P S C E Union meets in Waterville
One hundred delegates from eighteen societies attended the semi annual convention of the Kennebec Y P S C E Union in Waterville Me The program featured papers by Miss Mattie Randall of Hallowell Dr G D Pepper of Waterville and an address titled Mystery in the Bible by Rev F C Rogers of Portland.
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Waterville
Kennebec Y. P. S. c. E. Union
Mattie Randall
Hallowell
G. D. Pepper
F. C. Rogers
Portland
Milford Hosts Marlboro Men for Union Club Time
Forty members of the Marlboro Union Club arrived by special train to Milford tonight as guests of the Quidnune Club. The program featured music billiards a collation and general socializing to close the visit.
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Milford
Union Club of
Missing Mansfield girl Mamie Levitt found in Pawtucket
Mamie Levitt, a Mansfield girl, was located in Pawtucket where she worked as a domestic in a boarding house. She left home to earn her own living and plans to return after her father KF W. Levitt brought her back this afternoon.
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Attleboro
Mamie Levitt
Mansfield
Pawtucket
KF. W. Levitt
Dancers in disguise at a Waltham masquerade ball
A masquerade ball in Lincoln Hall drew about seventy five couples under the direction of Professor George Walters a local dancing master. The event attracted several visitors from outside the city and proved one of the season's pleasantest affairs.
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Waltham
Lincoln Hall
George Walters
Biddeford City Council Drops Lot Purchase Plan
In Biddeford Maine the city council declined to buy a lot for enlarging the city building after landowners raised the price. Plans will be modified to fit the available site context. The council also adopted a resolve backing pending legislation to abolish the office of constable here.
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Biddeford
Alleged Carriage Thief Taken In Waltham
Joseph McFarland was arrested by Waltham police and handed to Brighton officers who sought him for larceny. He is linked to the theft of a team from Wal tham stable keeper French hired by James Dermody. The second man remains at large but will likely be caught soon.
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Waltham
Joseph McFarland
Brighton
McFarland
French
James Dermody
Reading Postmaster Nomination for Millard F Charles
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Millard F Charles to be post master at Reading Massachusetts in January.
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Reading
Millard F. Charles
Washington
Jan
Senate
Mass
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Swansea
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Milford Club
Marlboro
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Federal St
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