Boston's First Woman Embalmer Defies Prejudice
Mrs. Hattie A. Spooner, a United States College of Embalming graduate, opened the Boston field to women in embalming. In five weeks she has gained clients by visiting undertakers and distributing diplomas, arguing that caring for the dead is a feminine mission and noting that she is the city’s only woman embalmer.
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Boston
Hattie A. Spooner
United States College of Embalming
New York
West Chester Park
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Undertakers’ Association
G. A. Bernard
Friendship Hall
Kneeland Street
Amy Rohwsart
Anniversary of Boston Children's Mission Observed
Forty four years after its founding the Children's Mission to the Children of the Destitute marked its anniversary at Arlington Street Church. Officers reported a $938.81 balance, care of 220 children in the year, 77 in the annex, and 37 in the home. Speakers urged active Christian compassion for homeless and parentless children.
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Arlington Street
W. H. Baldwin
Lombard
Baldwin
Crosby
Pickering
Samuel B. Crufts
John Duckson
Christendom
Robert Collyer
New York
Boston
Chicago
Tremont Row jeweller receives house warming at Crest avenue
Last evening J Edward Wilson Tremont row jeweller was surprised at his new Crest avenue Winthrop Highlands home by many employees. A large dray carried a handsome white and gold parlor suite funded by their gifts. He thanked the group and they returned by train to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Wilson
Tremont Row
Crest Avenue
Winthrop Highlands
Wilson
Boston
American Wringer Co Ad Promotes Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. located at 18 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mantles goring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to orders by mail promptly.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Science in the Schools Exhibition Guides New Methods
Massachusetts leads in innovative natural science teaching as lower grades display hands on work at the English High School drill hall. Bridgewater Normal School shows the largest exhibit with many districts including Brockton Quincy Hingham Cohasset Lowell Pawtucket Adams Abington Sandwich Bourne Andover Billerica Bedford Everett Milton Fitchburg Mansfield Stoughton Clinton featured. Literary exercises Saturday will gather teachers from New England to learn how to start and sustain this approach.
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Massachusetts
Bridgewater Normal School
Brockton
Quincy
Hingham
Cohasset
Lowell
Pawtucket
Adams
Abington
Sandwich
Bourne
Andover
Billerica
Bedford
Everett
Milton
Fitchburg
Mansfield
Stoughton
Clinton
New England
Pretty home wedding in Jamaica Plain for Clara MacDougal
Dr and Mrs J MacDougal host the marriage of their daughter Clara to Charles MacKelvie Lawrence at their Myrtle Street residence. Rev A A Miner presided as the harp played in a white and green setting. After a wedding tour the couple will live at 74 Huntington Avenue.
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J. MacDougaLl
Myrtle Street
Jamaica Plain
Clara
Charles MacKelvie Lawrence
A. A. Miner
E. C. Lawrence
Wilmot Sprague Haskell
Gertrude Franklin
George W. Morse
Stephen P. Weld
Embezzlement Charge Shocks Oxford Man in Maine Depot
Inspector Mahoney arrested Charles L. Rawson of Oxford Massachusetts yesterday morning at the Maine depot. He is charged with embezzling $3000 from Portsmouth Manufacturing Company of Berwick Maine after a note for $3500 was discounted for $8000. Treasurer Hale accuses Rawson of failing to repay the funds. Rawson appeared before Judge Ely and was ordered to recognize $5000 for June 14 appearance.
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Mahoney
Charles L. Rawson
Oxford
Mass
Maine
Hale
Portsmouth Manufacturing Company
Berwick
Rawson
City Council Cuts Harbor Trip and Regatta Budget
The City Council voted to abolish the Fourth of July harbor excursion and slash the sailing regatta funds from 81400 to 1000. The approved money includes 300 for a Common lacrosse game and 100 for an additional rowing regatta, totaling 1600 for the latter on the Charles River.
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City Hall
Charles River
Trustees Review Franklin Fund Held Meeting
Trustees of the Franklin fund met yesterday afternoon to decide how to use nearly half a million dollars now at their disposal. They did not resolve who should oversee the funds and will seek legal advice before proceeding, adjourning until next Wednesday at 2.
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Franklin Fund
McCleary
Three Detained Catalan Passengers Include Sick Child
Of Catalonia's thousand steerage passengers, only three are detained. A Norwegian dies after illness while in detention. Remaining detainees include a 4 year old child deemed an idiot and a young man with an ulcerated leg. none will be allowed to land.
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Catalonia
Prison Bill Debated in Senate with Substitute Adopted
The Senate opened debate on transferring prison superintendent duties to the prison commissioners and abolishing the office. A substitute proposing a paid commission with a women inspectors board was adopted 18 to 16 and sent to the treasury committee. The Old Colony and interior canal bill received third reading after bond limits and new incorporators were added.
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Senate
Read
Mr. Stevens
Messrs
Parkman, Lawton and Butler
Treasury Committee
Old Colony and Interior Canal
Thomas N. Hart
Charles H. Allen
William H. Lincoln
Edward Kemble
Wiliam Howland
Boston
Norman Dodge
William J. Hunt
New York
Lewis
Harvard College
Rivers
Massachusetts
Congress
Finance Committee
Tolstoi Likely to Visit America and Chicago World’s Fair
Count Leo Tolstoi indicated in St Petersburg that he plans a summer trip to the United States and the Chicago World’s Fair. He said he would study irrigation and fertilization as well as electrical progress and hoped to meet Edison. He opposed Sunday closing of the exposition and urged open access for workers.
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ST. Petersburg
Leo Tolstoi
America
Chicago
Edison
Count Tolstoi
Glover Disappearance Deepens Mystery In Winchester
Missing Harry B. Glover a Winchester divinity student has not been heard from since Thursday. He borrowed money before leaving home and hinted in a letter from Quincy House that death by his own action might end his debts. Friends doubt suicide and fear for his safety as search efforts continue.
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Harry B. Glover
Winchester Divinity
Glover
Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
Quincy
Ministers in Convention in Massachusetts Convene
The annual meeting of the Massachusetts convention of Congregational ministers met in the Supreme Judicial Court room with Rev. 8 C Beane presiding. Treasurer Jenckes reported year end balance 449.82 after receipts 109.21 and expenses, elections saw Rev. Jenckes re elected along with Rev. B F Hamilton as scribe. George A Gordon named auditor and Archibald McCullagh chosen second preacher.
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Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers
Supreme Judicial Court Room
Jenckes
George A. Gordon
Archibald McCullagh
Fire breaks out in tenement table cloth at 4 Duncan Street
A table cloth in the tenement of James Kennan at 4 Duncan Street Dorchester caught fire last evening. A citizen who saw smoke rang Box 922 to raise the alarm, which proved needless. Damage estimated at 5 dollars.
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James Kennan
Duncan Street
Dorchester
Reciprocity convention in St Paul draws notable Canadians and Americans
A grand June 5 and 6 meeting in St Paul gathers famous Canadians and U S leaders to discuss reciprocity. Attendees include ex President Harrison ex Governor Burke North Dakota mayor Eustis Minneapolis railroad magnate J J Hill and others with ties to Canada and the United States corporate and political spheres.
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United States
Canada
Uncle Sam
St. Paul
Harrison
Wilfred J Anker
J. J. Hill
Eustis
Minneapolis
Andrew H. Burke
North Dakota
Pacific Mail Directors Elected at Annual Meeting
At the Pacific Mail Steamship Company annual meeting on May 31 the directors elected for the year are C. P. Huntington Henry Hart Isaac E. Gates Calvin S. Brice Samuel Thomas Russell Sage George J. Gould J. B. Houston and Edward Lauterbach. Mr Gould said he would not seek re election as president and C P Huntington is expected to succeed him.
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New York
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
C. P. Huntington
Henry Hart
Isaac E. Gates
Calvin
Brice
Samuel Thomas
Russell Sage
George J. Gould
J. B. Houston
Edward Lauterbach
Gould
C. P. Fluntington
New York's Finest Parade Reviewed by Mayor and Infanta
The Metropolitan Police parade in New York marched from the Battery up Broadway to Twenty-third Street then Madison and Forty-first streets to Fifth Avenue. About 2500 officers participated, marching past the reviewing stand where the Mayor and city officials, plus Infanta Eulalie, reviewed the force.
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New York
Metropolitan
Battery
Broadway
Twenty-third Street
Madison Avenue
Forty-first Street
Fifth Avenue
Infanta Eulalie
Barker's Big Assets in Suspension of Business
Chicago May 31. S B Barker a leading Northwest lumber dealer has suspended business. His assets exceed liabilities by 500000 dollars.
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Chicago
S. B. Barker
Northwest
West Newton School Alumni Meet Planned at Auburndale
The 2500 living alumni of the West Newton English and Classical School founded in 1854 are invited with spouses to gather at Woodland Park Hotel Auburndale on June 21. Events include a 2 pm teachers reception, 3:30 to 4:30 pm alumni officers election, 5 to 8 pm collation, and evening entertainment by the American Watch Company Band.
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American Watch Company
Senate clash over railroad issue in Hartford debate
In Hartford the Senate debated an unim portant measure. Democrats Healy of Windsor Locks and Gunn of Milford opposed it. Healy accused Gunn of being a railroad attorney and Gunn called Healy a liar. Personal friends intervened to avert further hostile demonstrations.
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Hartford
Senate
Healy
Windsor Locks
Gunn
Milford
President Cleveland Attends Exmore Stop on Virginia Trip
Special car 180 of the Pennsylvania Railroad with President Cleveland and party arrived at Exmore at 2 36 am. They stayed in the car until 7 45 am then were driven to Willis Wharf and boarded the Sunshine for Broad Water. The duration of the President's stay at Broad Water is not yet known.
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Cape Charles
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cleveland
Exmore
Willis Wharf
Sunshine
Broad Water
Five Women Attack Constable Over Installment Debt
In Ansonia Connecticut May 31 a constable attempting to collect an unpaid instalment debt from Samuel Coe of Shelton was attacked by five women led by Mrs Coe. The officer and Chief Tomlinson faced further assaults before Mrs Coe was jailed.
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Ansontia
Conn
George E. Thomas
Samuel Coe
Shelton
Fire at Palmer's paint shop causes heavy losses in Littleton
A blaze swept Palmer's paint shop on Sugar Hill in Littleton at 11 last night. Several residents and businesses including W. T. Palmer Silas Wells Joseph Moody Thomas Cox Eaton & Pickering Silas Howland Lindsey Aldrich John A Bowles's store Mrs Young Jackson Dustin David Oakes Hosea Howland and Chandler Parker were burned out. Loss is estimated at 25000 with 18350 insured.
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Littleton
N. H
Palmer
Sugar Hill
W. T. Palmer
Silas Wells
Joseph Moody
Thomas Cox
Eaton & Pickering
Silas Howland
Lindsey Aldrich
John A. Bowles
Mrs. Young
Jackson Dustin
David Oakes
Hosea Howland
Chandler Parker
Prize Declamation at Latin School Held Tomorrow
The annual prize declamation of the Latin School will be in People's Church tomorrow at 2 30 p m Admission is free and the public is invited A Germania band will play a preliminary concert
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Germania Band
Public baths reopen in city with expected crowded use
The free public baths open today and officials anticipate larger attendance this year than last. Residents are urged to take advantage of the facilities as temperatures rise and city services welcome the increased use.
Ex-Insurance Chief Surrenders in Philly Court
John J. MacFarlane, former president of the Insurance Company of America and director in the Bank of America, returned from Brazil and surrendered to U S Marshal. He pleaded guilty at Quarter Sessions and received four years in Eastern Penitentiary amid concerns over nearly 1 million dollars lost in the schemes.
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Philadelphia
John J. MacFarlane
Bursted Insurance Company of America
Bank of America
Brazil
United States
Brooks
MacFarlane
Johnnie MacFarlane
Court of
Eastern Penitentiary
Creditors Meet Foster Ex-Governor in Fostoria
A largely attended creditors meeting in Fostoria adopted sympathy resolutions and agreed to accept 50 cents on the dollar for claims against ex Governor Foster. A statement from the Governor said he could pay 50 percent soon and wished to pay in full if able.
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Cleveland
Foster
Fostoria
Yale senior class book issued with playful tally of habits
The Yale senior class issue reports sixty nine smokers and a half bet, gamble and swear. Beer is voted the favorite beverage by a large majority. Yearly expenditures ranged from a low of 200 dollars to a high of 4700 dollars.
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New Haven
Yale
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Brussels
Jess
Amy Robsart
Mrs
Hattie Spooner
Doctor Sage
DR. Schenck
Schenck
J. H. Schenck
Old Colony
Wilson Bros
Lawrence—Macdougall
Franklin
Beecham’s
New York Depot
Canal St
Senator Read
Tolstoi Goming
Boston Furnace CO
Blackstone St
Vention
Erastus Wiman
Goldwin Smith
Ben Butterworth
Springer
James Fisher
Grand Forks
N. C
Goldwan Smart
Overnor KN
Knute Elson
Pacific Mail
Barker
Orators
Somerville, Desk CO
Portland
Sudbury Streets
F. Smith & Bro
Oliver Street
Bankers and Brokers
Devonshire St
New York Con. Stock Exchange
Palowin Bros
Aker’s
Winthrop M. Baker
Atlantic Ave
Frenchus Business College
Tremont Street
John L. Whiting & Son
High and
Purchase Streets
H. M. Kimports
Washington St
Mery Wheels
Frank J. Scott
Pearl Street
Electroiyes U
Ip & Co
Arch St
W. A. Folsom & CO
Union St
L. P. Hatch & CO
Washington Street
Insurance
Dana W. Bennett & CO
Water St
Standard Accident Ins. Co
Detroit
Mich
Creconv
Phonographs
N. E. Phonograph CO
Theresa Hartson
Hood
Albion, Pa
H. B. Beach & CO
Wash. St
Real Tae
Ostons
Parker
Lyman Gibbs & CO
Hewes & Mayo CO
A. P. Boyce
Idwell & Saben Cycle CO
Waltham Cycles
Columbus Ave
B. Fk. Brapping
Kingston St
Ndertakers
Lewis Jones & Son
Lagrange Street
Homas F. Swandstone
Lexington Heights
Lowell Depot
State Street
C. Meacher
Newtonville
Hamilton St
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Boston, Mass
Leen J. F. Stevens
Alfred DD. Foster
F. Trull
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