Gas Poisoning Sicken Dozens on Endicott Street
About a score of residents at 98 100 and 102 Endicott street suffered gas poisoning after a leak in the main pipe. Families evacuated and the gas company fixed the leak while warning of a temporary shutoff to complete lasting repairs.
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98 100
Endicot Street
No. 98
Fardy
Brogan
Lally
Patrick Cannon
James Donnelly
Cannon
Daniel McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Fusilier Veterans Ball Highlights Flag Presentation Night
Fusilier Veteran Association held a formal ball at Odd Fellows Hall with patriotic decorations and a large American flag presented by Mrs. H Goodwin of the Woman's Relief Corps and accepted by Major J. Gillespie. Notables including Aldermen Lott Presho and others attended the event.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Fusilier Veteran Association
Monroe
H. Goodwin
Woman’s Relief Corps
J. Gillespie
Gillespie
Lott and
Presho
Common Council
Joseph H. Conry
Commodore Dixon
Atlantic Yacht Club
J. E. Gray
Jeffries Yacht Club
I. D. Foster
Eldredge
Watts
Caleb Saunders
Lawrence
Martin White
Kearsarge Veterans
Henry A. Walker
Thomas J. Olys
Sidney Hedges
Thomas N. Hart
Kane
Charles T. Witt
Henderson
Everett
James H. Hodson
L. H. Ross
Flood
Waterman
Massachusetts Relief Corps
Glendon Club Hosts First Ladies Night in West Somerville
The Glendon Club of West Somerville held its first ladies night at the Elm street clubhouse last evening with about 200 ladies and gentlemen in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendon Club
West Somerville
Elm Street
Will Tell Fish Stories Annual Dinner in Boston
The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association hosts its annual dinner on Saturday evening January 30 at the Copley Square Hotel at 6 o clock. Guests include Governor Wolcott Winslow Warren J C Jaynes Judge Edgar Aldrich E B Haskell Fish Commissioners Carleton and Stanley of Maine Williams of Connecticut. Tickets from Secretary Kimball 5 Park Square Colonel Horace T Rockwell new president will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association
Copley Square
Governor Wolcott
Winslow Warren
J. C. Jaynes
Edgar Aldrich
E. A. Horton
E. B. Haskell
Carleton
Stanley
Maine
Williams
Connecticut
Kimball
Park Square
Horace T. Rockwell
Man Detained for Drunkenness Jumps From Cell in Malden
John Conway confined at Malden police station on drunkenness charges attempted suicide by hanging with overalls tied to cell bars. Night Captain Lewis cut him down before serious injury. He was placed in a straight jacket and later sentenced to three months in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conway
Malden
Lewis
Conway
House of Correction
Kidney Pills Boost Backache Cure Endorsement
Boston residents learn that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache linked to deranged kidneys. Miss Carrie Roundy of Winthrop Ave., Revere, reports relief after use, saying asthma remains but back pain eases. Mrs Roundy buys pills at Burwell Pharmacy Park Square. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. sells by mail.
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Boston
Dean
Winthrop Ave
Revere
Carrie Roundy
Doan
Mother
United States
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Pine Tree State Club Holds First Annual Ladies Night
The Pine Tree State Club hosted its first annual ladies night at Hotel Brunswick last evening. President Prentiss Cummings and other officers attended the event which featured an address and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree State Club
Brunswick
Prentiss Cummings
Gage Accepts McKinley Cabinet Tender in Canton
Lyman J. Gage of Chicago accepts the secretary of the treasury nomination from President-elect McKinley after a private conference at his Canton home. They discuss financial and tariff policies and the cabinet lineup amid a busy day of callers including bishops and notable figures.
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Canton, O
Lyman J. Gage
Chicago
Major McKinley
R. A. Alger
New York
Pennsylvania
B. W. Arnett
W. J. Gaines
Atlanta
Joseph Handy
Baltimore
J. W. Derrick
A. B. Cornell
John J.mcccook
Opposition grows to Gage as Treasury secretary candidate
In New York banking circles opposition has formed to selecting Lyman J. Gage as the next Secretary of the Treasury. The dissent follows his role as president of the First National Bank of Chicago during the 1893 panic and a circular letter he sent to banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lyman J. Gage
Treasury
Dr Greene's Nervara Cure Ad for Female Weakness
A Mrs. Oliver Wilson of Northboro Massachusetts credits Nervara blood and nerve remedy with restoring energy after two years of nervous weakness. The advertisement claims cures for biliousness and constipation and offers Dr Greene free consultation at 34 Temple Place Boston.
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Oliver Wilson
Northboro
Mass
Dr.Greene
Dr. Greene
Harvard Students in Trouble Over Ball Cartridges
Harvard students face university inquiry after a 1 am incident described as a shotgun celebration. Several students are summoned to explain actions. at least two prominent undergraduates and athletes risk suspension or expulsion. The affair is deemed more serious than initial reports suggested.
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Harvard
City party dispute moves toward compromise and court action
In a letter to district committeemen Boston Mayor Cusick urges harmony between Music Hall and Faneuil Hall factions. He supports a fair representation on the committee, hopes for an amicable conference, and notes court rulings that political committees are public officers. He calls for concerted action at a Saturday conference at Young's Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee
Faneuil Hall
Music Hall
Young’s Hotel
Boston
John F. Cusick
Cusick's Plans Aimed at Party Harmony Seated Faction Met
Lawyer Perkins describes Mr. Cusick's bid to resolve party rifts by creating a 20 member committee. Eight men from each faction plus four at large would form the body, seated by district members. The plan seeks equal representation and to avoid courts or outside intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
the Post
Quincy
Cusick
Boston clubs and school group events mark evening
The West End residents gathered with ex Governor Long praised as a Cabinet candidate. Mrs Abba Goold Woolson attended. Baldwin's Cadet Band performed and Max Heinrich sang. English High School class of 1893 dined at Young's Hotel with 23 members and guests. Resolutions honored Cummings Garey and Fitzwilliams. Officers elected include Horace Bacon Jr and Edward S Itated. Coal Club held its second annual ladies night at Hotel Vendome. Electric Club of Boston met and dined at the United States Hotel with S A D Forristall presiding.
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West End Road
Long
Abba Goold Woolson
Baldwin
Max Heinrich
English High School
Young’s Hotel
R. E. Babson
James A
Charles A. Campbell
Electric Club of
Boston
United States Hotel
S. A. D. Forristall
Chicago Banker Sparks West Bankers War of Words
Across the West Mr Gage criticises New York bankers and earns sharp rebukes from leading financiers there. New Yorkers have not forgotten his stance and are quietly moving to checkmate his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
New York
Gage
Chicago
New England Cadet Appointments Announced
Washington reports cadet appointments to West Point. Arthur H. Bryant of East Hartford Conn is listed as alternate and Joseph A. Bancroft of Hopedale Mass is named as a cadet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Military Academy
West Point
Arthur H. Bryant
East Hartford
Conn
Joseph A. Bancroft
Hopedale
Mass
Travel South by Savannah Line Steamships This Winter
Take a trip south this winter to Florida or any Southern point aboard Savannah line iron steamships sailing from Boston every four days and from New York thrice weekly. Richardson and Barnard at 2 Atlantic Avenue Boston offer an illustrated folder with useful information on request.
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Florida
Savannah Line
Boston
New York
Richardson & Barnard
Atlantic Avenue
Royal Blue Line Washington Tours Arrive in Capital
The Royal Blue Line offers a five day national capital tour stopping at Riggs House Ebbitt and Willard's with visits to Philadelphia Mt. Vernon and New York. Leaves Boston Feb 16 at $27 covering all expenses. other departures listed March 2 18 26 April 2 20 and May 4. Inquire A J Simmons New England agent 211 Washington street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Blue Line
Washington
National Capital
Riggs House
Ebbitt
Willard’s
Philadelphia
Mt. Vernon
New York
Boston
Old Point Comfort
A. J. Simmons
New England
Washington Street
New Haven & Hartford RR
OLD Colony System
Uniess
Park Square
New Haven
New London
Vis Shore Line
Middletown
Willimantic
Air Line Limited
Fall River Pene
Stonington
Norwich
Baltimore
Maryland
Providence
Fall River
Newport
Sia
Pall River
Fe New Bedf
Cottage City
Kneeland Street
Plymouth
Whitman
Cohasset
Provincetown
P. m. Chatham
Hyannis
Woods Holf
Nantucket
Albany
Marlboro
Fitchlurg
I Kominster
Clinton
Treas
Old State House
Park Square Station
Fatl River
Sundiya
Palmer
Roaton
K. A
Gro
L. Connnor
C. Kendall
Bull's Head Tavern brace of mutton chops served with musty ale
A brief item notes Bull's Head Tavern offering a brace of mutton chops with musty ale at its two locations 27 and 29 Washington Street and 93 Friend Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull's Head Tavern
Washington St
Friend St
Cambridge College Firearm Incident Upsets Dorms
Cambridge police threaten decisive action as students fire loaded guns near Dunster Hall and Claverly Hall. Bullet holes and found shot encroach on university residences. proctors and police questioned-room occupants. two athletes among those named. The incident prompts an official inquiry and possible penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Police Department
Dunster Hall
Dunster
Littie’s Block
Claverly Hall
Boston Wringer Co Advertises Household Equipment
The American Wringer Company lists wringers and Pissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 18 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill Boston. Replis called for and delivered at no extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Replis
Woodbury Facial Soap Promoted as Pureed Cleanser
Questioning soap precision, the note elevates Woodbury's Facial Soap as a puree style cleanser, drawing a parallel to the careful fuss over food quality. The remark suggests heightened scrutiny of cosmetic labeling and texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Plea for Harmony Addresses State Committee Questions
A brief recap to readers explains a Jan 2 petition in Superior Court seeking a temporary injunction in a mandamus case. The issues cover whether the State convention may name at large members to the State committee under 1895 law and the legality of the Faneuil Hall convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Justice Barker
State Convention
State Committee
Faneuil Hall
Mayor Quincy Opposes Small City Council and Two Year Terms
The mayor clarifies his position on consolidating the two branches into a single 25 ward elected body with 12 at large members. He opposes a fixed 25 member council and limits support for a two year term to Aldermen at large. He favors annual ward elections and six year terms for at large members sometimes, aiming to restructure with yearly changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Merchants’ Municipal Committee
Municipal League
Cuban column repulsed near Havana with 39 dead
Col. Zabalza led a reconnaissance from San Jose De Las Lajas into the Chavez Hills. Cuban forces under Castillo repelled the advance with heavy musketry, then a cavalry charge drove them off leaving 39 dead and six wounded. General Weyler stationed at Caimital near the Hanabana River on the Matanzas Santa Clara border.
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Havana
Zabalza
San Jose de Las Lajas
Chavez Hills
Castillo
Weyler
Caimital
Hanabana River
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Spaniards in Death Trap Near Key West Ambush
A Key West report says Colonel Rotger's column of 200 Spanish troops was ambushed by Francisco Base, a Maceo officer. Fire from the hilltop killed many as rocks rolled onto the panic-stricken marchers. Rotger was wounded. Cuban sources report over 130 Spanish dead and only ten Cubans killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Key West
Rotger
Francisco Base
Maceo
Base
No Hurry on Treaty Says Senator Sherman
Senator Sherman said the Foreign Arbitration Association petition on ratifying the arbitration treaty had not reached the committee. He urged patience, noting the treaty requires careful Senate consideration and should not be rushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
Foreign Arbitration Association
Senate
Missing Chelsea girl located after pursuit to Whitman
Miss Amelia Frelich who was missing from Mrs. Mary E. Briggs of 425 Broadway Chelsea was found. A postal card from an employment agent in Boston said Amelia called Friday and sought domestic work. A man claiming to own the Whitman House at Whitman Mass hired her and they left for Whitman that afternoon.
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Amelia Frelich
Mary E. Briggs
Broadway
Chelsea
Train Schedules for New England and Montreal Routes
Rail timetable notes list daily departures and stations from Concord New Boston Hooksett and Sun Cook Valley Branch through North Weare Henniker Plymouth Lancaster St. Johnsbury and Montreal Quebec with seasonal adjustments Oct 10 and limited stops at Weirs Warren Hanover and Montpelier via White River and G T Ry.
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Union Station
Boston
Ohelgh
Avausre
Bangor
Sun- Balt Harbor
Lewiston
Manchester
P. m
Glen
Crawfords
Fabyans
Twin Mountain
White Re
Gberon
Lancaster
NG Island
Arbor
GuaXp Run R. R
Maine Central
Wiscasspt
Thomaston
Rockland
Quebec
North Conway
DEE the
Concord
O. Sindagas
New Boston
North Weare
Henniker
Branc
Es Branch
Ge F. Hooksett
Suncoo
Pittsfield
Suncook Valley
Tilton
Lakeport
Menor
Ashland
Waits
Plymouth
Long Island
Centre
Wolfeboro
Arco
Warren
Haverhill
Sam
Eigt
Woodstock
Ae Valley Lanch
Lisbon
Liptleton
A.m
Eee
Jefferson
Hanover
Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooke
Anea
ST. J
Burlington
Lune
Montreal
MiemWwhite River Oe
Boston Air Line
Chicago
West
G. T. Ry
Ero
Weirs
Warr
Ds. Planders
Boston and Vermont Rail Lines Timetables and Fares
Early 1800s style timetables list Fitchburg Albany Troy Utica Syracuse Buffalo and Canada routes. Boston to Chicago via Cleveland St Louis and Niagara Falls plus Boston to Fitchburg and Montreal connections shown. Sleeping cars available. fares and schedules via 250 Washington Street or Union Station Boston. J KR Watson Genl Pass Agent November 30 1806.
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Fitchburg
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Albany
Saratoga
Utica
Binghamton
Horneliaville
Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Watertown
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Roy Melee
Tax -Roy
Ieee
Keene
Bellows Falls
White River Junction
Matland
Whitehall
Port Edwards
Grove Falls
Plattsburg
Adirondacks
Burlington
St. Albans
Malone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Vermont
New York
Canada
Meerion Testontion
Boston
Stermediate
Washington Street
Union Station
Causeway Street
J. KR. Watson
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Endicott the
Fusilier
Lady Friends of the Association
M’kinley
Mrs
MR. Cusick
James Wilson Jos
J. McKenna
Iowa
California
Agriculture
Tary
Interior
Lillinois
The
Nathan Goff
West Virginia
J. D. Long
Massachusetts
Secretary of Navy
Michigan
John Sherman
Ohio
William McKinley
Thair
White House
Hood
Andea
HN Wedderburn & CO
Dept.g
Vy Aenregien
D. C
Savannah
Waterhouse
Blackstone Street
OHN Wedderburn & CO
Dept
Washington, D. C
Miss Frelich
Frank
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Putnam Lodge
C.F
Daniel McFadyen
Baker St
Jamaica Plain
G. Verrick
Sec
L. A. Sommers
N. G
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Dept. G
St. Due
Washington,d. C
Loventious
Railroads
Boston & Maine RR
Toe
Corner Milk Street
Bastport
Calais
ST. John
International Steamship Co
Porteland
Fitchburg Railroad
Nion Station
Hoosac Tunnel
Lake Champlain
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