Boston Aldermen approve sanitation and bath house funds
The Board of Aldermen passed 9 to 3 an appropriation of 301000 for ventilation and sanitation and 45000 for a year round bath house. The city plans Fourth of July expenses with 12000 overseen by Chairman Lee and President Conry. The circus parade route was approved and a 50000 bequest for July and August excursions was accepted to aid poor children.
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Board of Aldermen
Lee
Conry
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Huntington Avenue
Park Street
Westland Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Boylston
Charles
Cambridge
Bowdoin Square
Court
Hanover
Washington
Devonshire
Summer
Lincoln
Beach Streets
Harrison Avenue
Dover
Roxbury Streets
Columbus Avenue
Pynchon Street
Tremont Street
Parker Street
George L. Randidge
Alderman Presho
Secretary of the Navy
United States Naval
Massachusetts
Boston
Boston Transit Commission
Alderman Mahoney
Charlestown
Barry
Corporation Counsel
Bailey
Cullis Consumptives
Blue Hill Avenue
Washington and
Seaver Streets
Public Statutes
Court of Equity
Committee On Finance
Highland Ee Tee Eee
St. Elizabethospital
Ward 19
Eds
William J. Rafferty
Alice G. Buckley
Dennis Ryan
Big Boats to the Shores
PALL RIVER June 8 A hearing will be held before railroad commissioners tomorrow morning on the petition of the Providence Fall River Newport Steam boat Company to run its steamers to shore resorts on Sunday. It is reported a compromise may allow boats to run if beer is not sold and trips begin after morning church services. Beginning next week the Providence Fall River Newport Company will run two steamers daily between this city Providence and Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall River
Railroad Commissioners
Providence, Fall River & Newport Steamboat Company
Providence, Falls River & Newport Company
Providence
Bristol
Hoosac Tunnel Route Cited for Convention Favor
Delegates from Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island chose the Hoosac Tunnel line as the official route for the national Republican convention not for proximity but for scenery low fares and superior equipment. The choice highlighted fast service attractive scenery and efficient trains as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosac Tunnel
Boston
St. Louis
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Prison escape from Wethersfield State Prison in Hartford
Dwight Steere and William Johnson escaped last night using a skeleton key to open the door between the hospital and contagious ward. John H. Davis, a life prisoner, discovered the absence at 5 am and alerted Deputy Warden Baisden. A large search is under way near the prison with a reward of 200 dollars for each capture. authorities fear the Connecticut River may aid their flight. Steere is 5 feet 6 inches, 135 pounds with a right thumb deformity and bow legs. Johnson is 5 feet 8 1/2 inches, 175 pounds, stoop-shouldered and rheumatic. Both wore gray prison clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Dwight Steere
William Johnson
George A. Minor
Wethersfield
Steere
Johnson
Minor
John H. Davis
Baisden
Connecticut
Woodbridge
Irish Land Bill Passes Second Reading Amid Debate
London June 8 The Irish land bill drew strong lines in the House of Commons as Timothy Healy endorsed parts for grand committee review while warning against finality. John Morley said passage this session hinges on grand committee amendments. John Redmond pressed for government intent. the ministry promised speed but blocked by trivial measures. The bill then passed its second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Timothy Healy
House of Commons
John Morley
John Redmond
That Barcelona Bomb Event Kills Eleven in Religious Parade
Barcelona reports a street bombing during a religious procession last night. Eleven people were killed and forty wounded. Police say the perpetrator is among suspects already under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Lynn Notes Hit Milestones And Planned Buildings
The Rev J C Harrington marks his twenty fifth priesthood anniversary with a $3196 bell for St Josephs Church. Rev A J Teeling starts a two story brick parochial school in West Lynn. Lynn Gas and Electric erects a three story terra cotta and brick gas building on the site of the 1889 fire. B B Breed heirs plan a three story brick block adjoining the gas works. Proctor heirs to add a five story banking and business block at Exchange street. Port of Lynn entries show 417825 vessels, including 57 foreign. city schedules a firemen muster for July 4 with prize money and parade prizes for statewide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Gas and Electric Company
B. B. Breed
Lynn Gas & Electric Company
Exchange Street
Proctor
Port of
Lynn
Road of Transgressors Sentences Reported in Court
William Twoomey received a state prison term of six to eight years for burglary at Michael J. Kirby’s home on May 7 in the Superior Criminal Court before Judge Blodgett. Co-defendants David Slavis Everett Dickey James F. Cullen and Frank Brown drew various terms for breaking and entering. Thomas P. O'Brien Marlboro and Arthur Landry were sentenced to the House of Correction in a Middlesex case. Joseph Wright Concord was given five years in state prison for perjury. William A. St. George was acquitted of indecent exposure.
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William Twoomey
Blodgett
Superior Criminal Court
Michael J. Kirby
David Slavis
Everett Dickey
James F. Cullen
Frank Brown
Middlesex Superior Criminal Court
Richardson
Thomas P. O’brien
Marlboro
Arthur Landry
House
Suspect murder case deepens in Dionne death near Lewiston
A post mortem on Honore Dionne, found dying in a wood shed, reveals a bad skull fracture, bruises, and two brain clots. Doctors say autopsy supports foul play. Dionne drank Saturday night and was found near dead Saturday night at around six hours after leaving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Honore Dionne
Dionne
Fright Verdict Against Lynn & Boston Railroad
A verdict of 2450 was returned in the Superior Court before Chief Justice Mason for Mrs. Margaret C Spade of Chelsea against the Lynn and Boston Railroad Company for injuries from fright. The incident occurred February 16, 1895, when a drunken man was being removed by the conductor, causing a nervous shock to the plaintiff. S. L. Whipple and W. E. Sears represented the plaintiff with C. K. Cobb for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Mason
Margaret C Spade
Chelsea
Lynn & Boston Railroad Company
Spade
S. L. Whipple
W. E. Sears
C. K. Cobb
Republican Convention in Boston Eyes Beacons for 1896 97 Leaders
The Boston Republican city committee meets at Wesleyan Hall to organize for the 1896 97 term. Sen Hutchinson doubts reelection as president amid dissension in wards eight and nine. Potential rivals include Sen Maccabe of East Boston and Rep W W Towle. Peter Morrison urged for treasurer. Contested Ward 9 caucus sparks petitions claiming fraudulent enrollment and voting exclusions. Protesters seek a new caucus and unresolved grievances before a court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Wesleyan Hall
Senator Hutchinson
Senator Maccabe
Boston
Beacon Hill
Eix
W. W. Towle
Peter Morrison
East Boston
Krebs
Forsaith
Warden
W. W. Campbell
P. B. Ross
O. C. Emerson
G. I. Langford
M. H. Newman
W. J. Holden
H. T. Fletcher
J. E. Shaw
J. J. Coffey, Jr
Ward
Policeman McCabe Appears Before Board For Misconduct
Dorchester officer Thomas F. McCabe faced the Board of Police after failing to report at vacation end and being seen drinking in a saloon. Captain Hunt observed him drinking while his wife said he was ill. He later collected pay then vanished again, admitting heavy drinking to General Martin as the board took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. McCabe
Dorchester
Board of Police
McCabe
Captain Hunt
Martin
Board
Michael Lynch Seeks Shoes After Arrest Release
Michael Lynch appeared at police HQ in stocking feet claiming arrest Saturday night and court discharge. He sought shoes, was told to fetch new ones at Station 1, but could not fit them due to wet feet and small size. An officer lent an old pair as he left with the shoes tucked under his arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lynch
Police
Butters
Michael
Old Sea Captain John D. Childs Buried in Everett
Funeral services for Captain John D. Childs an old sea captain and war veteran were held yesterday at his son James W. Childs residence 78 Cottage Street Everett. Rev Meredith of the Methodist Church officiated with selections by Epworth League young ladies and a floral pillow from the American Legion of Honor. Burial followed in New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Childs
James W. Childs
Cottage Street
Everett
Mr. Meredith
Methodist Church
Epworth League
American Legion of Honor
New Bedford
Peace in Crete debated in Commons with Turkish negotiations
In the House of Commons today George Curzon stated that the British consul in Crete had been directed to act jointly with other foreign representatives in negotiations with the Turkish authorities toward a peaceful settlement of the differences between Cretan rebels and the Turks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
George N. Curzon
Foreign Office
Crete
Class Night at La Selle Seminary in Newton Noted for Formal Glow
Newton June 8 class night at La sell Seminary featured elaborate illumination on building fronts and grounds with incandescents. Seniors in black gowns spoke and presented a deer house to the juniors while an effigy named Liter arius Classicus Astronomicus was burned. Guests included numerous out of town visitors and a social reception led by Professor Bragdon ahead of Wednesday morning graduation at Auburndale Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Lasell Seminary
Annie Jean Hackett
Dubuque
Deer House
Julia Tulleys
Council Bluffs
Kate Small Pennell
Literarius Classicus Astronomicus
F. C. Ampt
Cincinnati
C. E. Hurd
Madeila
N. Y
W. W. Avery
Plymouth
E. H. Bronson
Ottawa
Canada
John G. Chandler
Malden
M. E. Cruickshank
Denver
Col
W. Cushing
Foxcroft
G. J. Englehart
St. Joseph
R. Augusta Feagles
Toledo
E. B. Hayward
Uxbridge
E. G. Hibba
Troy
William Schubert
Wyoming
Henry B. Wilson
New York City
Bragdon
Congregational Church
Auburndale
Sailor's Identity Sought in Newport Casualty
A hat found on a dead man in Newport Friday bore the inscription Alexander Clark Boston. Police have yet to locate relatives. The man is described as 40 to 45, about 5 feet 5 inches, 159 pounds, likely a sailor or fireman.
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Newport
Alexander Clark
Boston
Labor Demonstration Set for June 16 in Brockton
The Shoe Council met in Cutter's Hall and announced a large labor demonstration at Highland Park on June 16 under city labor unions. Main speaker will be Frank Silvermann of Rochester's Masters branch, noted debater, with John F. Tobin also among speakers. Local unions invited. Brockton Street Railway Manager Rogers provides park, Martland's Band, and visiting delegates from the Shoe Workers convention are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Cutter’s Hall
Highland Park
Frank Silvermann
Masters
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Rochester
N. Y
Cincinnati
Chicago
Jumped From Train on Beverly Injures Head
Charles Carey a young Beverly shoemaker jumped from the Portland train due in Boston at 9 30 p m while passing through town with friends after Ipswich visits and heavy drinking. He struck his head, was picked up insensible, a frightful gash admitted to Beverly Hospital where twelve stitches were taken. Doctors expect no immediate serious result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Charles Carey
Portland
Boston
Ipswich
Torrey
Aldermen Ban Drug Licenses and Fund Allocations Adopted
Waltham Aldermen meet and adopt a resolution prohibiting druggists licenses by unanimous vote. They approve $450 for High School typewriters and $306 for a Hall street drain. The streets committee report orders Newton street railway to upgrade Crescent street at a cost of $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Board of Aldermen
Hall Street
Committee On Streets
Newton Street Railway
Crescent Street
Strawberries and Cream at Tremont Temple Entertainment
An entertainment and strawberry festival was held last night in Chipman Hall Tremont Temple by the Boston Janitors' Mutual Benefit Association. About 150 people attended enjoyed the Shipp family bell ringers and other musical artists. Miss May Shipp performed several selections, followed by ice cream and plentiful strawberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipman Hall
Tremont Temple Building
Boston Janitors’ Mutual Benefit Association
Shipp
May Shipp
Fire Destroys Waltham Skating Rink. Loss About $3000
A fire set by boys at the old Waltham Skating Rink, owned by H. P. Bartlett, caused about $3000 in damage. The unoccupied building had no insurance. Two alarms were rung in Waltham this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
H. P. Bartlett
$48,000 West Roxbury Playstead Bill Raises Alarm
Aldermen pass a loan bill including a $48,000 appropriation to buy a West Roxbury playstead. Critics call the land swampy and unusable, arguing the price is excessive and the site unsuitable for public use or drainage. Mayor Curtis recalls prior overvaluation and urges expert real estate opinion before approving such purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Roxbury
George Richards
Lagrange
Bellevue Streets
JF. P. Robinson
Centre Street
Charles Merlin
Dedham
Post
Edmund Merlin
Curtis
Metropolitan Park Commission
Park Commissioners
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Class Day At Huntington Hall
The largest MIT class, 188 graduates, gathered for class day in Huntington Hall with palms and evergreens. Charles G. Hyde opened the program, Benjamin Hurd Jr. led as first marshal, and officers included Hyde as class president and Alphonso Drum as historian. Speakers covered class history, prophecy, and Municipal Politics while a list of marshals and a long class-day committee were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Huntington Hall
Charles G. Hyde
Benjamin Hurd, Jr
A. L. Drum
Joseph Harrington
Conrad H. Young
Mars
Howard S. Mansfield
Henry A. Waterman
Benjamin Hurd
Arnold Rockwell
Butler Ames
Alphonso L. Drum
Edward 8. Mansfield
Stephen D. Crane
Joseph Driscoll
Frank E. Guptil
Marshall O. Leighton
John H. Manahan
Irving S&s. Merrill
Daniel Richardson
John Rockwell
F. W. Smyster
A. W. Thompson
John Tilley
C. E. Trout
Jules Simon Dead Paris Statesman and Premier
Jules Simon a famed French statesman, senator for life, former prime minister, and member of the French Academy died after a stomach catarrh illness. Born Lorient 1814, he played key roles in liberal reforms, education policy, and national public life before withdrawing from active politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Simon
Lorient
Jules Francois Simon Suisse
Jules Simon
Legion of Honor
Legislative Assembly
Constitutional Assembly
Council of State
Third Republic
MacMahon
French Academy
Comte de Remusat
Obituaries honor Rev William Adams and horseman William B Smith
Philadelphia obituary notes the death of Reverend William Adams D D pastor of West Green Street Presbyterian Church aged 60 after arriving from Boston in 1893. He authored prose and poetry. Hartford reports death of William B Smith a noted horseman owner breeder of Thomas Jefferson a black stallion and sire of other famous horses. his wife Virginia T Smith named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Adams
D. D
West Green Street Presbyterian
Boston
Adams
Hartford
Conn
William B. Smith
Thomas Jefferson
Rowe’s
Tommy
Virginia T. Smith
Delta Kappa Epsilon Reception at Hotel Brunswick
The Delta Kappa Epsilon Society of MIT held a reception after class day exercises in the Hotel Brunswick. Hosts and assisting ladies included Mrs. Francis Walker Mrs. Farwell of St Paul and Mrs. A E Hardy. Faculty attendees included Professors F W Chandler Gaetano Lanza Dwight Porter William T Seydwick and General Francis Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Epsilon Society
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Brunswick
Francis Walker
Farwell
St. Paul
A. E. Hardy
F. W. Chandler
Gaetano Lanza
Dwight Porter
William T. Seydwick
Brookline Appoints Three Patrolmen for Town
Brookline selects Michael Manley, Joseph Carroll, and Joseph McDonald as patrolmen. The town awards a coal supply contract for 1650 tons for the upcoming year to George M. Winslow for departments not covered by existing provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Michael Manley
Joseph Carroll
Joseph McDonald
George M. Winslow
Larrabee's Great Sacrifice Sale Opens to Weeklong Run
The event opened yesterday morning and drew crowded departments as throngs of eager shoppers flocked to the large store. The sale will continue through the week with the same attractions that fueled the week’s early success. Verily, nothing succeeds like success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
Plumbers Strike Strengthens In Providence Eight Hour Day
In Providence Rhode Island the eight hour day strike gains momentum as seven shops refuse concessions. About 125 journeymen exist with 40 to 50 on strike and 33 returning after satisfactory arrangements. Downtown shop proprietors refuse to recognize the strikers. The action may prompt similar labor actions in other trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Fire damages millinery on Dwight Street in Holyoke
A fire yesterday caused minor damage to the block at 65 67 Dwight street Holyoke owned by the J B and S Carr estate. The millinery shop within the building suffered about 2500 in losses. At New Haven Shore Line railroad annual meeting directors chosen H L Hotchkiss W F Bartlett W F Day E Hayes Trowbridge A D Osborne C P Clarke and J M Townsend Sr. Officers elected E H Trowbridge president C P Clarke vice president W E Barnett secretary and W L Squire treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Street
Holyoke
S. Carr
Shore Line Railroad
New Haven
H. L. Hotchkiss
W. F. Bartlett
W. F. Day
E. Hayes Trowbridge
A. D. Osborne
C. P. Clarke
J. M. Townsend
Town's 100th Anniversary at Alton NH
Alton New Hampshire prepares for the town centennial on June 16 with historical address by Hon. Amos Sn. Rollins and appearances by other notable men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
N. H
Amos Sn. Rollins
Praiseworthy Enterprise Restores Boylston Brewery After Fire
The proprietors rapidly repair the destruction from the fire on the 5th inst. Within days the brewery will be back in full operation and the supply of their popular beer remains uninterrupted.
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Boylston Brewery
Drop of Dew Soap Featured in Special Week Sale
Choice old and dry toilet soaps offered as special selections for this week. Our famous Drop of Dew soap described as dainty delicate and delightful, priced at $1.50 a dozen. Sold by T Metcalf Co at 39 Tremont Street and also Copley Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Metcalf Co
Tremont Street
Copley Square
Fleming murder trial hinged on poisonous chowder remark
New York June 9. Damaging evidence emerged in the Fleming murder trial as Florence King swore Mrs. Fleming warned Gracie not to eat the clam chowder. The testimony traced the chowder to Mrs. Fleming and highlighted tensions with chemist Scheele and Dr. O Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fleming
Mrs. Fleming
Mrs. Bliss
Florence King
Grace Fleming
Gracie
Brooke
Merit Recognized for Thomas Keane and Police Board Actions
General Order No. 362 reports Keane of Division 6 placed on the meritorious list for courage at Congress Street baseball grounds on May 23. It dismisses King v Harrington and Dawson v Burns Rule 24 complaints, while Cameron v Woods finds Woods guilty and imposes ten days’ pay forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Thomas Keane
Division
Congress Street
Keane
Eugene F. King
Cornelius Harrington
Henry Dawson
Harry P. Burns
Dwight F. Cameron
Robert Woods
Woods
St Agnes Aid Society Plans Lawn Party and Outing
An enthusiastic St Agnes Aid Society meeting set plans for a lawn party on Saturday afternoon and evening June 20 on school grounds. A summer outing will be held at Apollo Garden Roxbury with music by St Augustine's Cadet Band South Boston and Gaelic and Olympic games for amateurs and professionals. Also, the Revere Board of Selectmen will hear tonight the railroad track relocation proposal and a widening boulevard project, with the Park Commission likely urged to adjust its plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Agnes Aid Society
St. Agnes Industrial School
Apollo Garden
Roxbury
Cummins
St. Augustine
Turner and painters charged in local fraud and false alarm cases
Inspectors Lynch and Wolf arrested Edgar A. Turner 2% on Kendall street for allegedly obtaining 37 dollars by false pretences from John B. Ely of Washington street over three weeks. Friday night Joseph Boyle 20 of Porter street Somerville and George Nelson of Grotto Glen road Roxbury, both painters, were in Lawrence accused of falsely raising a fire alarm. Inspector Kelly detained them and they were bailed to appear in Lawrence court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch and
Wolf
Edgar A. Turner
Kendall Street
John B. Ely
Washington Street
Joseph Boyle
Porter Street
Somerville
George Nelson
Grotto Glen Road
Roxbury
Lawrence
Kelly
Lawrence Court
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Cornell
L. von Hoffmann & Co
Sub- Treasury
Germany
Lynn News Notes
Max Bravman
Federal Street
North Adams
Nash
J. Duncan Fraser
Bennington
Lord Beresford
Maccabe
ALP. A
Dorchester Force
MR. Rooney
Waltham’s P. M
Senate Today
William F. Rooney
Mass
Lasell
Seminary
Halifax
McDonald
Gloucester
Frederick Gerrick, Jr
301 Jacobs
Ethel
BOC
Tegh Glass
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Tobias Lord
Steep Falls
Standish
Augusta Insane Asylum
New England
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