Wren Is Discharged In Waterfront Death Case
Frank J G Wren was discharged by Judge Forsaith of the Municipal Court after a hearing found no reasonable evidence he caused Duncan McKenzie’s death on July 2. The defense cited possible accidental fall overboard as McKenzie’s wound sources, with witnesses confirming intoxication and a struggle at the vessel.
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Frank J. G. Wren
Duncan McKenzie
Dugan
Headquarters
Harr
McKenzie
Thomas F. Nally
Storey
Eldridge
Wren
Pain Furry Spectacle Opens At Huntington Avenue Grounds
The first presentation of the Pain pyrotechnic spectacle “War Between China and Japan” on Huntington Avenue grounds featured a Tokyo tea garden scene, imperial performers, water stunts, Japanese soldiers drill, and a dramatic battle sequence with ship and fort effects. Fireworks and a Mayor Quincy fire scene drew applause.
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Huntington Avenue
China
Japan
Tokio
Romalo Brothers
Hurlberts
Mile
Vega
Matt Menzie
Bicycle Corps
Quincy
Donor list updates for General Theological Library
The General Theological Library thanks treasurer William B. Garritt for new donations and memberships totaling 3530. Bequest from Samuel E. Sawyer adds 2000, with multiple individual gifts from Boston University John H. Denison Elisha S. Converse Miss Sarah M. Fay C. F. Wilder Elizabeth G. Bright Mary E. Crane Luther Farnham Jonathan French Andrew G. Weeks Robert B. Wason Mrs John M. Welsh Alfred S. Woodworth James S. Gill Henry L. Pierce Thornton K. Lothrop James J. Walworth H. H. Hunnewell Mrs W. W. Warren plus many smaller gifts.
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General Theological Library
Mt. Vernon Street
William B. Garritt
Samuel E. Sawyer
Boston University
John H. Denison
Elisha S. Converse
Sarah M. Fay
C. F. Wilder
Elizabeth G. Bright
Mary E. Crane
W. W. Warren
Revised loan bill shapes council action and debates
Financial committee drafts a revised loan bill altering the annual street improvement loan. It includes playground projects in Ward 23 and Ward 14, ambulance and police facility funding, street paving and sewer/outlet work, and ward room and ward street extensions. Controversy centers on the Ward 23 playground as potentially unnecessary spending.
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Common Council
Election Department
General Warren
Fellows Street
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Prop- Oley
Albany Street
Dover
Lehigh
Orchard Park
House of Correcaa
South
Boston
Adelaide Street
Centre Street
Freeport Street
Escasse
Lamartine Street
Ward
Rand Street
Sidney Street
Gilman's Wharf
North End
Billings’s Field
Maverick Square
East
Public Landing
Charlestown
D Street
Dorchester
Svonno Ee
Whitney Street
Smith
Conant
Abbotsford Street
Mayfield Street
Atlantic Street
Ninthe Street
Glover Street
Winthrop Street
Blue Hill Avenue
Brook Avenue
Cotting Street
Lowell
Nashua
MEPCO
Harvard Street
Western Avenue
Whcithard Bridge
Prentiss Place
Sivee Aoe
Harrison Avenue
Pestice Seiouu
Essex Street
Hte
Chambers Street
Cessneeeee
City Engineer reports extensive water and street work completed
The City Engineer’s annual report details additions to the water plant and ongoing street improvements. It lists Edgestones and paving totals, street counts by district, and park projects including driveways pathways drains wires and open channels with mileages and linear feet for various structures.
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Jackson
Water Department
Rss i Bre
Boston
Charlestown
South Boston
Boston Proper
Roxbury
Dorchester
Brighton
West Roxbury
Death by own action shocks Ludlow Street Jail inmate
Charles H Ferron, a horse trainer and medicine man jailed on civil and criminal cases, died by morphine poisoning in Ludlow Street Jail. His wife learned of the suicide by letter after he told her he could not endure the disgrace. The case ends with a morgue claim by the Elks.
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New York
Charles H. Ferron
Ludlow Street
Friends
Brooklyn
Ferron
Buffalo Bs
Philadelphia
Prohibition Park
L. I
Brazil
Pryor
Supreme Court
Staten Island
Court of Special Sessions
Ingersoll
The
Elks
Fake drowning tale sparks port scuffle over ship
A morning report claimed Michael McCarthy and four sons drowned near Moon Street but maritime authorities deny any such family or vessel existence. Meanwhile ships and crews move through Halifax and Boston ports, with cargoes, collisions, and repairs filling the harbor scene.
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Michael McCarthy
Michael
James
William
Nicholas
Moon Street
North End
Atlantic
Norfolk
Thomas W. Collins
Mediterranean Sea
Neilsen
Boston
Stanwood
Yarmouth
N.S
Ocean
W. Morse
New York
St. Thomas
George Gurney
Glasgow
McKie
Saxon
Providence
Philadelphia
Snow
Parthian
Norman
Halifax
N. S
Jane Adeline
Sanborn
North Sydney
C. B
Dominion Coal Company
Sea Breeze
Runcorn
Westbrook
John S. Emery & Co
Freeman
Berlin
Manila
Amoy
R. H. White
Peregrine
Portland
Gitana
Charles V. Casey
Netherlands
Netherlands, East Indies
Sabang Bay
Beach Fish Influx Closes Nahant and Swampscott Shore
The Nahant Beach and Swampscott Bay shores were covered with hake and other small fish for twelve hours. Lynn and Swampscott Boards of Health collected several loads of discarded fish. Officials suspect waste came from the big fish weir between Little Nahant and Egg Rock and plan measures to prevent repeats.
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Nahant Beach
Swampscott Bay
Boards of Health of
Lynn
Swampscott
Lynn Board
Little Nahant
Egg Rock
Messenger Loses 850 Dollars in Bank Deposit Incident
A Marston & Converse Co. messenger mislaid 80 dollars on a Tuesday afternoon while depositing 625 dollars in cash and checks at Mechanics National Bank. Police suspect disappearance of the money as no one else was near him. payment on the checks was halted and a search for the missing funds continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston & Converse Co
Mechanics’ National Bank
Child Elopees Nabbed in Brewster After Flight
Thomas Mooney aged 18 and Maud Norton aged 145 were captured in Brewster New York after eloping from Mill Plain. They were not married. The girl's father pursued them and the boy will be held for requisition.
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Waterbury, Conn
Thomas Mooney
Maud Norton
Mill Plain
Brewsters
N. Y
Robbery in Park Square Theft of valuables at Providence station
Mrs McMartin of Philadelphia reports $800 worth of jewelry stolen from a hand bag left on a Park Square settee while she bought a ticket. Special Officer Bill McKinley located the bag in a pawnshop on Eliot street and the items were returned to Station 5 for identification. Police suspect the thief and will use the bag as evidence when he is brought to court.
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Mc Iiladelphia
McMartin
Philacep
Providence
Park Square
Bill McKinley
Eliot Street
Station 5
Pitiable Restitution at Roxbury Tenement
Patrolman Robert Connor found James and Elizabeth Lyons in destitution at 59 Newcomb Street Roxbury after three days without contact. The couple, elderly and weak from starvation, were found in a decayed third floor room with no food or fuel. Dr Harkins confirmed they had not eaten for a week and the overseers of the poor were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Connor
Division 9
Newcomb Street
Roxbury
Harkins
James
Elizabeth Lyons
Robbed and Beaten in East Weymouth Near Church
James Holbrook of South Braintree was robbed of his watch chain and necktie on Broad Street near the Methodist Church last night at about 9. He resisted three attackers and was overpowered. Police arrested Simon Lerangie James Dillon and Michael J Dwyer after Holbrook identified one assailant. Lerangie bore scratches and a bitten finger imprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Weymouth
James Holbrook
South Braintree
Broad Street
Simon Lerangie
James Dillon
Michael J. Dwyer
Lerangie
Holbrook
Post Office Clerk Arrested in Stamps Theft Case
Alfred Galvian a stamp clerk at the North Adams post office was arrested and charged with larceny of postage stamps. He admitted stealing about $800 worth of stamps over four months and said he took sheets from the safe to fund a higher living. The theft was detected by marked stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Alfred Galvian
Waahepe
Baa
Baby harmed in attempted robbery by man on Howell Street
Police seek R J a suspect known for burglaries in the second district. He allegedly forced entry at Mrs Monta’s residence on Howell Street, tried to abduct a 2 year old, and fled with $12 and coins. The baby was not harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee R.J
Arglar
Sfourth
Fire-damaged Govel Shops in Fall River
A blaze destroyed parts of the Govel Shops in Fall River causing approximately 500 dollars in loss. The second story housed Osborn Lines and the building contained copper tube fittings and manufactured rope supplies. Insurance coverage was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Chine Ee
Osborn
Occupie & Osborn
Raetoneeiet
Oss
Popular Excursion to New York by New Haven & Hartford Railroad
The New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad offers a Boston to Newport excursion on Tuesday July 14. A special train leaves Park Square at 9 30 a m and returns from Newport at 6 45 p m. Tickets are one dollar with limited seating and advance purchase at Old State House and Park Square Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Longfellow
John Smith
Commercial Wharf
North Pier
Cape Ample Tree
Boston
Atwood & Rich
NeWegaTe
New York
New Haven
Newport
Cature
Park Square Station
Old State House
Care
Em T
Atchison Adj
Rutland
West End
Atchison
Boston & Alleuby
Boston & Well
Oz Tv
Eacre
Seerseert Mining
Boston & Mont
Cal & Hee
Isi Dom
Pullman Palace
U S
Mali
Bay State
Market Wrinkles Echo Old Dominion Bets and Copper Finds
The market shows irregular activity with Old Dominion stock eyed for quick moves as a Santa Fe crossing rumor swirls. Copper deposits reopen in Osceola range as Pioneer dispatches hint at rich copper outlook. Wisconsin Central receivers report a solid half year, while bets on Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Merced trade at leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ie Ee
Pope
Franklin
New York
Boston
Martin
State Street
A. Lamb
Old Dominion
Dominion
Globe, Ariz
Khown
Santa Ysabel
Merced
WO Pioneer
Wisconsin Central Lines
Lawrence Curtis
Jackson & Curtis Today
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
Yeang
Tom
Lawson
Pioneer
Pinkham
Colorado Mining Stock Close List
Closing bids and asked prices for listed Colorado Mining stocks show the day’s market levels. Prices reflect bids from buyers and asks from sellers across the Colorado mining equities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Colorado Mining
Woman's Clubs Congress Opens in New Hampshire
The Congress of Weeman's Clubs of New Hampshire begins in North Conway with 30 attendees. Mrs. Helen M. Mason presides as Dr. James A. Schouler speaks on The Woman's Club Movement From a Man's Standpoint. Several notable women attend and a reception follows with continued sessions planned.
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North Conway
N. H
Congress of Weeman’s Clubs
New Hampshire
Helen M. Mason
James A. Schouler
Woman's Club
Blair
Congressman Blair
Concord
Alice Ives Breed
Lynn
General Federation
Judge Blodgett
J. B. Varish
E. S. Osgood
Elizabeth Merritt Goss
Boston
The
Woman's Press Association of
New England
Rail and Sound Line Schedules From Boston to New York
Timetable details for the New York rail and sound line routes effective June 29, 1895. Includes Shore Line via New London and New Haven, Fall River line connections with steamer services, Providence line connections, Stonington line, and Norwich line via Providence and New London. Lists departures for Bay State Limited Day Express Afternoon Express Shore Line Express Gilt Edge Express Midnight Express Air Line Limited and connections to steamer services PRISCILLA PURITAN PLYMOUTH KILM MASSACHUSETTS CONNECTICUT MAINE NEW HAMPSHIRE CITY OF LOWELL CITY OF WORCESTER.
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New York
Park Square Station
Boston
New Haven & Hartford
Shore Line
New London
New Haven
Bay State Limited
Willimantic
Fall River
Rail and Sound
Ka'l River
Newport
Priscilla
Plymouth
Kim
Providence
Fox Point
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Stonington
Maine
New Hampshire
Norwich
Sound
New Lidon
City OF Lowell
City OF Worcester
Through Tickets on Steamers and Limited Express to Cities
Through tickets for the Maryland transfer line and Pennsylvania R connect Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Colonial Express and Federal Express depart at 7:00 p m and 9:00 a m with parlor car seats berths in sleeping cars and slate cars. Tickets available at 6 Old State House and Park Square station. Parlor cars only special tickets and Limited equipment. Daily including Sundays. GEO CONNAD KENDALL Passenger Traffic Manager. Boston Passenger Agent 3 Old State.
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Plymouth
Winthrop Line
Atlantic Ave
Boston
Dunbar
GEO
F. Chapin
Treas
A. A. Spitz
Pas
Agt
Telephone
Putnam
Capt
Davidson
Commercial St
Park Sq
Old Colony
N. Y
Union Station
R. ER
Plymouth Rock Steamboat Co
F. C. Seates
Central Vermont Railroad
Montreal
Via
Green Mountain
Vermont
Lake Champlain
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Win Shore Line
Pennsylvania
R. K
Maryland
Colonial Express
Federal Express
Old State House
Park Square Station
GEO. Connd
Kendall
Pass
Trafic
Ate
Boston Pass
Old State
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Castle Sq
St. Tel
Smont St
Lada
Clarke
Lane
Lei
Jeighton
Bassett
Green
Mur
Mats
Sai
Hoe
Matineets Res
Atinitza
Linck, Mason
Ladd
Persse
Wolff, David
Huntington Ave
Massachusetts Ave
Model Playhouse
Vitasope
Symphony Orchestra
Olympic Grounds
Sio
Manhattan
Hauntington Avenue
Austin
Stone's
Tremont Row
Ge Tin Smith
Ohio
Tremont Theatre
Soc
R. A. Barnet
Nova Scotia
International
St. John
Bay of Fundy
Digby
Prince Edward Island
Summerside
Charlottetown
ST. John, N. B
Eastport
Lubec
Calais
St. Andrews
Campobello
N. B
Wash. St
ST. Croix
International Line
Washington St
Salem Willows
cTs
Pearson's
Atlantis
the Willows
Beverly
Baker's Island
DA Morrison, Treas
Castle Square Theatre
Bohemian Girl
Miss Ladd
Miss Leighton
Gipsy Queen
Mr. Greene
Thaddeus
Mr. Bassett
Hughey Dougherty
Keith
Tim Smith
Austin & Stone’s
Sanford
Potter Drug and Chem
Bosten
Council
M. H. Cobe
Europe
la Touraine
Havre
France
Boston and Gloucester Steamboat CO
North Shore
Gloucester
City OF Gloucester
North Side Central Wharf
State St
T.c
U. S
Gen. Mgr
Norwell
Emma A. Presby
Fresby
Jim
India Wharf
C. F. Williams
King of Pills
Beecham
Messenger
B. F. Allen CO
Canal St
Ose
Woodbury
John
American Tobacco
Seeee
Isabella
Jefferson
Justice
Lincoln Bor
Mollis Gibson
Cr & C
Sacramento
Union Gold Yssen
Ak Ks
W. Fay & Co
O Street
American F Electric
Minins
Oes Transa
Atchison Sie
Geale
Owen Zoo
Canada
Chessapeake & Obie
Delaware & Hur Ison
Ns Lu
Del
Rio Grande
den & Valley
Hockins
Ilinois
Lake Erie & West
Louisville & Ated
Elevi
Missouri Pacific
Chicago
New Albany
Jersey Central
New T & West
West
Union Pacific
Waster
Lake Erie
Cas
Mass
William T. Atkins
Provincetown, Mass
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
Ls. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court
Railroads
Boston & Albany Railroad
Saratoga
Wagner
Boton
Albany
Vial. S
M.S. Br.rk
M. C. RB
Cincinnati
Michigan Central R. R
St. Louis
Detroit
Hartford
Springfield
NEW York Limited
Kneeland St
Boweton
Hanson
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