New East Boston tunnel car may replace current fleet
A new semi convertibile, 45 foot electric car debuts with 52 seats and large standing space. It features air sliding doors, a motorman compartment, fireproof floor, asbestos lining, aluminum interior, 18 two person transverse seats, and 30 lamps. If trials prove successful, more cars will be built for full service in the East Boston tunnel.
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J. Harvey White
Harry S. Libbey
Barrett Street
East
Boston Tunnel
Cured by Cuticura at Cost of 1 25
Testimonial from H. B. Franklin of Allegheny Pennsylvania describing fifteen years of scalp and skin disease cured in days by Cuticura Ointment and Soap after using one cake of Soap and two boxes of Ointment with hot baths. He urges others to write if in doubt.
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Cuthura
Cutiura
H. B. Franklin
Washington T
Allegheny
Complete treatment for all humours advertised at one dollar
Complete external and internal treatment for every humour may be had for one dollar. A single set is stated to cure torturing, disfiguring, itching and burning skin conditions from infancy to old age when other remedies fail. The advertorial pitch emphasizes soap and ointment and pills.
Wireless Telegraph System to Guard Chicago to St Louis Trains
The Chicago and Alton railway announced plans to install a wireless telegraph system on all trains between Chicago and St Louis and to extend it systemwide. Demonstrations showed messages sent from Chicago to officers on a limited train along the same route.
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Chicago
Chicago & Alton Railway
St. Louis
Alton Road
Firebug Seeks Pardon From Governor Douglas
Joseph Stoddard of Brockton, serving 30 years for arson including a large fire at the Buchanan home, asked Governor Douglas for a pardon. The request, sent to the prison commission, was revealed to William R. Buchanan, secretary to the governor, who learned of the case only recently. Executive sessions suggested no pardon under the current Democratic administration.
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William R. Buchanan
Douglas
State House
Joseph Stoddard
Brockton
Mr. Buchanan
Stoddard
Charlestown
Buchanan
Prison Commission
Democratic leaders weigh next chairman and reciprocity role
Colonel Gaston and Chairman Lyman conferred on committee matters amid talk of a new chairman after Captain John J. Flaherty resigns. Gaston declined candidacy and discussed Governor Douglas's decision not to run. President Henry Whitney of the Chamber of Commerce is mentioned as a possible strong candidate due to his stance on reciprocity and business influence.
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Gaston
Lyman
Democratic Executive Committee
State Committee
John J. Flaherty
Douglas
Henry M. Whitney
Chamber of Commerce
Whitney
Woman Saves Neighbors From Fumes Of Gas
Mrs. Georgiana Rogers at No 156 Salem Street woke residents at 1 a m warning of escaping gas from a basement pipe with a defective joint. She woke and guided them out as officers ordered all to evacuate while the home aired out. The Chambre family and Tony Qualia were found partly or fully unconscious on the third floor, helped to the street.
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Mrs. Georgianna Rogers
Salem Street
Mrs. Rogers
Post
Rogers
Joseph Lombardi
Mr. Lombardi
Douglas Revisits Old Colleagues in State House Reunion
Governor Douglas and eight fellow members of the 1886 Senate gathered at the State House for a reunion called by former president Albert E. Pillsbury. The group honored the late Henry F. Naphen and dined at the Bellevue with Douglas toasted as sensible and economical.
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Douglas
Senate
State House
Albert E. Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Henry F. Naphen
William T. Forbes
Charles A. Gleason
Frank W. Jones
Allen L. Joslin
Charles 5. Lilley
John R. Murphy
Henry M. Phillips
Messrs. Jones
Lilley
Phillips
Messrs. Joyner
Murphy
Chelsea Coal Graft Inquiry Under Way
An adjourned Chelsea committee probe into the coal graft met in City Hall with Aldermen Williams Robinson and Cornell leading. Seven school janitors were questioned about coal received and burned. more janitors will be examined later and no information was released.
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Chelsea
City Hall
Williams, Robinson
Cornell
Winthrop Cat Quarrel Ends in Cruelty Verdict
In the Richardson Wadsworth suit Judge Clary finds John Wadsworth of Winthrop 86 guilty of cruelty to an animal for shooting a family cat. The incident followed the cat Mattee’s disappearance May 18 and stoked a long friendship rift between the two men. Witnesses describe the cat in distress and Mrs Richardson nearly fainting at the dying animal.
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Winthrop Cat
Feline
Maltee
Albert W. Richardson
Clary
East Boston
John Wadsworth
Winthrop
Wadsworth
Mr. Richardson
Mattee
Fire destroys St. Thomas Church and residence at West Springfield
A fire swept St. Thomas' Roman Catholic Church and adjoining parochial residence in West Springfield, aided by high winds and water shortages. The church built in 1871 valued about 25000 dollars, the residence 7000, with total losses around 40000. A barn burned partially and nearby properties were threatened until Springfield engines arrived. A broken six inch water main cut water supply during the blaze.
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West Springfield
St. Thomas
Springfield
Weston Woman Files Will Contest in Probate Court
Abbie J. Stearns is alleged to lack testamentary capacity and claims undue influence. The Middlesex Probate Court in East Cambridge hears the challenge by Louisa Harrington, heir and daughter of Elmira Harrington, against bequests to churches libraries aid societies and homes in Weston and Lincoln.
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Abbie J. Stearns
Weston
Lawton
Middlesex
East Cambridge
Louisa Harrington
Elmira F. Harrington
Restratrix
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Lincoln
Preachers’ Aid Society
New England
King Alfonso Sees London Evening Opera Gala
King Alfonso of Spain spent a full day of sightseeing in London and attended a gala opera at Covent Garden. The royal box overflowed with royalty and dignitaries as the theatre glowed in Spanish colors and roses.
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London
Alfonso
Spain
Covent. Garden
Alexandra
Edward
Louise of Fife
Reid
Pearce Geis Gets Eighteen Months for Mail Theft
Frank O. Pearce of Somerville a 35 year old former railway mail clerk was sentenced to 18 months in East Cambridge jail for stealing a letter from the mails. He pleaded guilty saying temptation from the silver in the letter led to the act.
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Frank O. Pearce
Somerville
New York
Boston
East Cambridge
Lowell
United States Circuit Court
Pearce
Judgment Awarded for Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Six
In a jury waived session Judge Hardy awarded $50,476 in the case Joseph Stone v Amos Stone. The suit, tied to a note dated January 8, 1880 for $25,000 plus interest, concerns prominent Charlestown real estate figures. Amos Stone, once Charlestown mayor and Charlestown Savings Bank president, has died. executors Samuel Stone and Joseph W Harris will satisfy the judgment.
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Hardy
Charlestown
Joseph Stone
Amos Stone
Boston Proper
Charlestown Savings Bank
Samuel Stone
Joseph W. Harris
Farnham Faces Detroit Move in Defraud Case
Frank H. Farnham, arrested by U S Deputy Marshal James Ruhl as a fugitive, will be sent to Detroit this morning. He is wanted over an alleged scheme to defraud authorities and victims.
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Frank H. Farnham
United States
James Ruhl
Detroit
Mich
Farnham
Judge Dismisses $15,000 Suit for Loan Commission
Judge Sheldon in the Equity Court merit session yesterday dismissed the $15,000 suit by George E. Gale against J. F. Hale over a commission in obtaining a loan of $150,000.
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Sheldon
Equity Court
George E. Gale
J. F. Hale
Hebrews Begin a Festival in Boston Celebration
The Hebrews of Boston begin Shevaath or Pentecost. The festival marks Moses giving the law and crop ripeness. It spans two days with dairy meals recalling the Sinai journey and is a joyous Thanksgiving for Hebrews.
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Boston
Mt. Sinai
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Boston Elevated Railroad
Firebug
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MR. Wadsworth
WR. Wadsworth
Svayy
Devonshire St
Spring Lane
Washington St
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Schlang & Levine
America
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Washington’ Mills
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Adams House
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