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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1894

Page

6

History and law in ethics course at Plymouth school

In Plymouth the ethics course opened with Adams stressing historical study for economics and the link between industrial life and society. Wilson defined the State and law, noting law as an organic societal product, while Toy highlighted Old Testament labor topics and noted no evidence of organized labor. About one hundred students attend.

Plymouth School of Applied Ethics Adams Department of Economics Wilson Woodrow Wilson Toy

Burglars Plague Biddeford Spur Violent Encounter

In Biddeford Maine tramps branded as burglars threaten townsfolk amid a wave of thefts. Special Officer John Traynor, attacked on South street near the Boston and Maine bridge, fired three shots and pursued the suspect who fled with a bundled cache. The recovered bundle contained dynamite caps chisels and burglar tools as police comb the area for culprits.

Biddeford John Traynor Traynor South Street Boston & Maine Portland

Reverend Cook Resigns, Moves to Vermont in Deerfield

DERRY N H Rev Mr Cook of Deerfield resigns as pastor of the ape Church and will relocate to Vermont. The town reports over two hundred boarders among residents and visitors alike.

Derry N. H Cook Deerfield Ape Vermont

New England Gleanings and Regional Notices

Long column notes arrivals in Buzzard’s Bay Commodore Benedict’s Oneida yacht with family. bequests to Exeter Presbyterian Church near Hudson and to Miss Ida Folsom. estate upheaval as Joshua Hall named special administrator of a Stratham will. Derry liquor raid leads to fines. Dartmouth portraits expanded by ex Governor Prescott. Dedham fire alarm plans and mass meeting. Hartford bar committee actions on clerks and state attorney. Receivers appointed for Hartford life insurers. a Swede brakeman fatally injured. Bristol orders removal of nickel slots.

Exeter N. H Presbyterian Church Windham Abram Woodbury Hudson Jeremiah Hills Ida O. Folsom Boston Benjamin F. Folsom Stratham Joshua G. Hall Dover Hoyt Derry Exeter Court Jordan F. A. Farnum J. A. Lamb O. M. Read Thomas P. Major Hotel Ontario Supreme Court Damouth College Benjamin F. Prescott Epping Wheelock G. Veazey Interstate Commerce Edward Noyes Ohio France Mellen Chamberlain Edward Spalding Nashua Dartmouth Salmon P. Chase William Cogswell D.D Amos Kendall Washington Jackson Hartford Conn Hartford County Bar Esges Chamrs Andrews Lan Court Charles H. Briscoe Cleston Pierce General Assembly Shumway Superior Court William Waldo Hyde Gross Hyde & Shipman Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Hartford Life Insurance Company Isaac Brooks Edmund A. Stedman Charter Oak Life J. R. Buck Loren A. Cooks Continental Life Nicholson Peterson New York & New England East Hartford Peterson Arms of Bristol

Boston man released on bond in highway robbery case

Alfred Millard Smith of Boston was arrested in Biddeford last month for highway robbery of James Richardson of Lewiston. He has been released from jail under bonds with Eastman Seavey and Prentiss Seavey of Saco as sureties. The case will be presented to the grand jury in September.

Alfred Millard Smith Boston Biddeford James Richardson Lewiston Eastman Seavey Prentiss Seavey Saco

Thieves Blast Safe at Balch & Chandler Grocery

Burglars blew open the safe at Balch and Chandler's grocery in Penacook New Hampshire Thursday night stealing 100 dollars in cash and checks. Other targeted homes belonging to E A McKinnon and Reverend H P Dewey were ransacked overnight. a toy bank was robbed in McKinnon's house and Canadian money with silverware left behind.

Train accident claims life of Alexander Wilson in Rhode Island

Providence report states Alexander Wilson of Whitinsville Massachusetts was struck by a train at Tinbridge Thursday evening and died at the hospital yesterday morning after failing to regain consciousness.

Providence R. I Alexander Wilson Whitinsville Mass Tinbridge

Attempted break-in targets Judge Cram residence in Biddeford

A Thursday night burglary attempt on Judge E. J. Cram’s Biddeford home failed as he confronted the scene with a rifle but found no intruders returning. Later, Fred Hatch organized a Portland Typographical Union branch in Biddeford during Friday night meetings.

Biddeford E. J. Cram Portland Typographical Union Fred Hatch Maine The Federation of Labor

Easton High School Chief Celebrates 25 Years

Easton High School Principal M. C. Lamphrey and wife were honored at Ames Memorial Hall by the Alumni Association for twenty five years of marriage. Daniel F. Buckley gave a congratulatory address and Rev. William L. Chaffin presented a French clock and silverware. Lamphrey, principal since 1877, responded. A musical program, supper and dancing followed.

North Easton Easton High School Alumni Association M. C. Lamphrey Ames Memorial Hall Daniel F. Buckley William L. Chaffin

Cottage City Sees Jumping Valuation Despite Hotel Loss

Cottage City assessors note rapid valuation growth in the town as new villas added this year offset recent hotel fires. Tax rate expected to be well under 16 dollars per thousand, reflecting increased property values and reassessed assessments.

Hudson-F. Brigham to Reopen at H A Trust Factory

Hudson F Brigham and Co. salvage note says after losing their main shoe plant in the big fire they will resume operations at the H A Trust factory. due to higher costs they announce a five percent wage cut to which workers agree.

Hudson—F. Brigham & Co H. A. Trust

Five pool sellers plead not guilty in Fitchburg Police Court

Five men from Boston Charles Coughlin Edward Rice Robert H. Martin Charles Morten and James Reynolds appeared in Fitchburg Police Court and pleaded not guilty Their cases were continued to July 30 with bail set at 500 each.

Fitchburg Charles Coughlin Edward Rice Robert H. Martin Charles Morten James Reynolds Boston

Water Board land taking damages hearing at Marlboro

A Superior Court commission heard arguments yesterday in Marlboro on damages for land taken by the Boston Water Board from the Standard Oil Company and partners Hurley Greenwood Lane and Harris.

South Framingham Marlboro Boston Water Board Standard Oil Company Hurley Greenwood Lane Harris

Mrs Shekone in critical condition after carriage crash

Mrs Joseph Herbert lay critically injured at home after a carriage collision with a telegraph pole. She struck her face on a stone curb, suffering severe facial and head lacerations. Her speech is nearly gone and she cannot take solid food as her nerves remain shattered.

Shekone Joseph Herbert

New Haven Officer Denies Supplying Driggs Divorce Information

Colonel Dougherty of the Second Regiment C N G faced a meeting of officers after being accused of furnishing the information used in the Driggs divorce suit, naming Lt Colonel Burpee as corespondent. Dougherty denied giving such information, with the claim supported by Assistant State's Attorney Terry. Burpee attended but did not respond. The exchange stirred talk in military circles.

New Haven Conn Dougherty Driggs Burpee Urpee Terry

Kel ley named principal of union schools at St Johnsbury

William P. Kelley formerly principal of Worcester Academy has been engaged as principal of the union schools in St Johnsbury. A referee's report in the Olcott Falls company versus L. D. Hazen case clears Hazen of deceit, stating all land expected under the contract was conveyed and plaintiffs have no grounds for recovery. Timberland valued at $20,000 is involved, and the report will be filed in Windsor County Court next week.

ST. Johnsbury William P. Kelley Worcester Academy Union Schools Olcott Falls Company Hazen

Hartland man discharged in Hartland Post Office break in

A Hartland man, G A Hanscom, was before US Commissioner Choate charged with breaking into the Hartland Post Office on April 2. He was discharged for lack of evidence as key government witnesses were present. Case moved to the grand jury and will be tried at the September term of the Superior Court in Skowhegan.

Augusta G. A. Hanscom Hartland United States Choate Bradbury Hanscom Skowhegan

Cadets Visit Coasters Harbor Island Naval Station

Massachusetts High School Cadets camped at Coasters Harbor Island in Newport Rhode Island yesterday morning invited by Captain Bunce. They toured training ships Constellation and Essex, enjoyed a Rhode Island clambake, and will break camp today returning home after a one day extension.

Newport R. I Massachusetts High School Naval Station Coasters Harbor Island Bunce Constellation Essex Rhode Island

Derrick collapses at Portland Head injures one man

At Cape Elizabeth United States government works a sixty foot derrick failed its base pin and toppled into a crowd of twenty five workers. Only one man was seriously hurt James Atkins of Portland appeared fatally wounded from the incident yesterday forenoon.

Portland United States Portland Head Cape Elizabeth James Atkins

Dedham to install electric fire alarm system

Dedham awarded to Gamewell company for townwide electric fire alarm. Work began by New England Telephone and Telegraph, subcontractor. Wiring in progress, two to three weeks to complete. Equipment and batteries to be installed at the power station on Washington Street.

Dedham East Street Dedham Centre Stone Haven William C. “Williams Gamewell Company Wirin Englan Telephone Egraphem Ae Eeamar Washington

Winsted Burglary Suspect Escapes Into Woods

Thomas Dunn, arrested at Norfolk by Deputy Sheriff O Connell and charged with burglary, escaped Thursday evening after being brought to Justice Crissay's office for a hearing. He leaped through an open window and fled into the woods. his whereabouts are unknown.

Thomas Dunn Norfolk O'Connell

Jacob Emery Homestead Burned at West Newbury

Haverrhill fire yesterday forenoon destroyed the Jacob Emery home stead including a house barn and outbuildings with contents. Loss set at two thousand dollars. The premises belonged to George Elliott of this city.

Haverhill Jacob Emery West Newbury George Elliott

Atlantic Mills to Close Five Weeks in July

Notice posted in Lawrence states Atlantic Mills will shut down July 28 for five weeks. The temporary closure affects operations and scheduling, with workforce adjustments anticipated during the break.

Lawrence Atlantic Mills

Temperance group forms fund drive during Waterville session

In the forenoon session of the national division Sons of Temperance officers were installed after routine work. The session aimed to establish a propagation fund of 30000 dollars. The meeting closed yesterday afternoon with an excursion to Bar Harbor.

Waterville Sons of Temperance Bar Harbor

Merrimac Valley O P Lodge Reunion Picnic Held in Amesbury

The Merrimac Valley lodges of the New England Order of Protection held a grand reunion picnic at Grand Army Park Thursday with about 350 in attendance. Represented groups included City Lodge of Lawrence Crystal Lodge of Haverhill Merrimac Lodge of Amesbury and Home Lodge of Newburyport.

Amesbury Merrimac Valley New England Order of Protection Grand Army Park City Lodge of Lawrence Crystal Lodge of Haverhill Merrimac Lodge Home Lodge Newburyport

Forgery Case In Amesbury District Court Involving Pratt Vanier

In the Second District Court Judge Cate presided over a case where Ovilia Vanier and a male defendant faced forgery charges after a note for 6500 dollars made out to Francis Pratt of Haverhill was found in Vanier’s deceased wife’s effects. Pratt denied knowledge of the note. The hearing has lasted three days. Separately State Fire Marshal Whitcomb and an assistant, with a stenographer, conducted an investigation into the burning of James Taylor’s house on Thursday morning. A dozen witnesses, including Taylor and his wife, neighbors, and others, were examined.

Amesbury Cate Ovilia Vanier Francis Pratt Haverhill Vanier Pratt Whitcomb James Taylor Taylor

Nantucket Electric plant sold to Boston financier

At a mortgagee sale yesterday the Nantucket Electric Light Company plant was bid in by W. A. Clark Jr. of Boston, who represents a large share of the company’s bonds. The International Trust Company acted as trustee. Nantucket’s interests will see no change as the plant remains under same management.

Nantucket Nantucket Electric Light Company W. A. Clark, Jr Boston International Trust Company

Forest Fire Sweeps Acres Near South Ponds

A forest fire started yesterday afternoon in the woods near South Ponds and spread quickly with a southwest wind toward Cook's Pond. The woods are not dry, hindering extinguishment, and a large number of acres have been burned, damaging standing timber.

Plymouth South Ponds Cook’s Pond

Picnic at Knowltons summer home in Marion

The Universalist Society of New Bedford enjoyed a picnic yesterday at Attorney General Knowlton’s summer home in Marion. An orchestra provided music for the social event and Knowlton has long served as Sunday school superintendent.

Marion Universalist Society of New Bedford Knowlton

Farm and outbuildings burned in Contoocook

A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the Clement's Hill farm and its outbuildings owned by Mrs. Mark G. Dustin in Contoocook New Hampshire. Loss was about 1500 dollars with 1000 dollars insured through a local New Hampshire company.

Contoocook, N. H Clement's Hill Mark G. Dustin New Hampshire

Yacht Sultana Arrives From Sale Cupids With Drexel Party

In Bar Harbor yacht Sultana arrived from Sale Cupids with Mr. John Drexel and a party of friends aboard. Also yacht Unquena from Montreal carried Mr. James Ross, owner, and his family. Mr. John DeKoven hosted a game dinner last night.

Bar Harbor Sale Cuphs John Drexel Montreal James Ross John DeKoven

Barre burial setback delays new cemetery plans

Vermont Supreme Court sustains an injunction stopping burials in Barre Cemetery’s new addition due to proximity to homes, forcing reliance on the crowded current plot and delaying the city’s cemetery strategy. The Granite City Trotting Park midsummer meet opens Saturday with several race classes and two days of extended events.

Barre Vermont Supreme Court Granite City

Death by own action in Chester Depot larceny case

Joe Laskey a 24 year oldCASTLETON youth prominent in local athletic circles faced arrest for bicycle larceny when he died by ingesting paris green last Wednesday night. The body was sent to Castleton on Friday for burial.

Chester Depot Joe Laskey Castleton Paris Green

Tragic Brick- Hoist Incident in Haverhill Factory

Timothy Driscoll hod carrier for C H Hayes suffered a severe head injury when brick fell from a hoisted tub twenty feet, taken to City Hospital in critical condition. He is married with a Lowell family awaiting updates on his condition.

Haverhilis Timothy Driscoll C.H. Hayes City Hospital Evenin Lowell

Distinct guests tour Watertown arsenal and testing machine

General Flagler led a visitors' group at Watertown arsenal including Assistant Secretary McAdoo and several lawmakers. They viewed the life line testing device praised for its strength, while Major J W Reilly guided the tour.

Watertown D. W. Flagler Watertown Arsenal McAdoo Cogswell Massachusetts Representative Money Mississippi Representative Walker J. W. Reilly Boston General Flagler Arsenal Philip P. Conneally Ree Massachusetts Supremeourt

Artists Reach Milestone in Sketch Portfolios Progress

Artists have completed the first one hundred fifty sketches for their portfolios, marking a significant early milestone in the project. The effort showcases diverse techniques and evolving styles as participants push toward the final collection.

Wild Flowers of America fielded for nationwide supply

Publishers state the comprehensive Wild Flowers of America series covers all states from ocean to ocean and collectors praise it as of untold value. Due to high demand they cannot supply all parts at once and must select fields, with the Post as a specially favored market over cities nationwide.

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