FENS LAND SUIT AT PUNCH BOWL ROAD TRACT
The Whitman estate sues Reed over a $30000 Back Bay Fens tract tied to a 1814 toll road. Boston Water Power Co and Withington plans enter evidence as boundary proof. Judge Hammond presides with Elder Whitman and Allen representing parties as the trial continues.
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Brodkgine Avenue
Superior Court
Hammond
E. A. Whitman
Susanah Whitney
Enoch M. Reed
Boston Water Power Company
Benjamin White
Back Bay Fens
Boston-Roxbury Mill Corporation
Punch Bowl
Brookline
Mill Corporation
Punch Bowl Road
Reed
Mathew Withington
W. S. Bowditch
Withington
Supreme Court
Lawyer Riley Opens Manslaughter Trial in South Boston
In Superior Criminal Court Lawyer Thomas Riley rushed in at 2 pm to begin the defense of August He den, charged with manslaughter in the death of William Cavanagh on May 15 in South Boston. He argued self defense and presented witnesses before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Riley
Superior Criminal Court
August Heden
William Cavanagh
Boston
Riley
Mr. Riley
A Million for Indian Schools
Washington June 14 Congress in committee of the whole amended the Indian appropriation bill to provide 1 070 000 for Indian education. Rep Gear offered an amendment to bar spending in sectarian schools. a point of order that it was new legislation was sustained and Gear appealed, but the chair’s judgment stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressman O'Neill
House
Gear
Rep
Tracey
Dem
N. Y
Death of Mrs Hannah Fox at 99 in Hartford
Hartford mass obituary notes Mrs Hannah Fox died in Hartford aged 99. Born in Glastonbury on September 5 17%, she was the widow of Leonard Fox who served in the War of 1812 under Captain Reynolds at New London.
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Hartford
Conn
Hannah Fox
Glastonbury
Leonard Fox
Reynolds
New London
American Wringer Co. Announces Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers, mangies, spring beds and carpet sweepers made to order. Repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers offered. Mail orders welcomed and telephone service via Tremont 74.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
City
Tremont
Witnesses testify on police protection in New York gambling rings
Senate police investigating committee hears testimonies from Maud Harvey Evelyn Bell and George Appo about police protection for green goods and opium joints. Witnesses describe bribes to wardmen and detectives while naming backers and locations in New York. Proceedings adjourned until tomorrow.
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New York
Senate Police Investigating Committee
Jerome and
Moss
Goff
Maud Harvey
West Twenty-fourth Street
Miss Harvey
James Whitney
Jimmy Reilly
Killilea
Broadway
Whitney
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Eighth Avenue
Evelyn Bell
West Thirty-sixth Street
James McNally
Frederick Hadieck
Appo
Green Goods
Frederick Hadleck
Mr. Goff
Charles Hadleck
Mike Ryan
Tammany Hall
George
McNally
Ransom
Judge Ransom
Central Office
Forty-second Street
Chrystie Street
Matt Brady
Hadlock
Everett Island Hill farm sale shocks Charlestown readers
The Globe reports a rumored sale of Island Hill farm in Everett to a New York syndicate for 2750000 dollars. The property fronts the Mystic River and would become a railroad terminus with swift wharf development possible after dredging and minor grading. The deal may close within days as Mr. O Riordan confirms talks and says the newspaper learned of the matter.
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Globe
Everett
Charlestown
P O’riordan
Chelsea Street
Island Hill Farm
New York
O’riordan
Parker House
Mystic River
New York Syndicate
Riordan
The
Election of Major Benyon Nullified and Paget Elected
The school board upheld informality in the earlier Major Benyon vote and elected Captain Joseph T. Paget of Dorchester as military instructor after thirteen ballots. Paget won sixteen votes on the fourteenth ballot while Benyon fell to two. The board also reported three diplomas awarded to the schools by the World's Fair Commission.
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George H. Benyon
Joseph T. Paget
Dorchester
Pettigrove
Major Benyon
Perlie A. Dyar
Paget
Dyar
Benyon
Charles K. Darling
Fifth Regiment
Captain Paget
Darling
Darling Four. Captain Paget
World’s Fair Commission
Wedding Unites Matsuki and Salem Bride in Japanese Themed Ceremony
Miss Martha Putnam Meacom of Salem became Mrs Bunko Matsuki in a June wedding at 8 p.m. The ceremony featured intimate friends and Japanese influenced decorations. The couple will reside in a Japanese styled house in Salem, with a Sept. 1 homecoming to Laurel street.
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Japan
E. B. Wilson
Matsuki
Laurel Street
Is Boston Garbage Deal A Swindle Warned By Editor
The New England Farmer argues against a Boston waste contract saying it could cost the city and points to profits from grease and plant-food byproducts. It estimates daily and annual incomes from grease and dry matter, suggesting a large future revenue with minimal outlay.
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New England
George M. Whitaker
the Farmer
Boston
Whitaker
Maine
Bell Telephone Bonanza
Bubble deal of Everett land proves a fake, says Charlestown owner
P O Riordan of Charlestown denies any sale of Everett marsh land to New York capitalists for 2 750 000. He set a price, no agreement reached. Assessor figures from 1892 valued land near 10 per acre, a huge gap from the reported sum. Local owner Stone confirms no syndicate sale and calls the giant price ridiculous.
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New York
Everett
P. O’riordan
Charlestown
O’riordan
Sea serpent sighting near Scituate shocks wary mariner
Marcus N Barbour of the Fourth Cliff Life Saving Station reported a twenty foot sea serpent or giant eel drifting toward his boat off Scituate on Wednesday. He described a copper hued creature with a back fin and noted he could have struck it with an oar.
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Scituate
Mass
Marcus N. Barbour
Still Cheaper Lots At Orient Heights Land Sale
The Boston Land Company held its third sale at Orient Heights with buyers bidding modestly amid a market described as hard times. Auctioneer Jesse L. Nason sold prime plots on well accessible, scenic parcels as prices ranged from 2 1/2 to 56 1/2 cents per foot. bidding paused as buyers expected more parcels. The sale resumes at 2 p.m. today.
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Boston Land Company
Orient Heights
Benedict
Jesse L. Nason
Quaint Cape Cod book promotes regional atlas
The passenger department of the Old Colony system announces a handy volume titled Quaint Cape Cod. It describes the charming summer land and its towns and territory, with information for travelers. Send a 2 cent stamp to the general passenger agent at Park Square station to receive it by return mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Cape Cod
Park Square Station
Swan Boat Week Brightens Public Garden With Happy Children
One thousand children and ten thousand roses filled the Public Garden for Swan Boat Week. Families flocked to watch the colorful boats pass the pond while adults funded coupons for needy youngsters. The scene buzzed with laughter, chatter, and festive cheer as the community shared in the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosita
Jack
Joe
Josie
Post charity boat offers aid to six hundred children
The scene shows happy boys finishing the voyage as they race along the shore to greet the next boat. Six hundred children had already benefited from the Post's benevolence by five o'clock, with about fifty more waiting for a chance.
The Big Circus Heads for Huntington Avenue Grounds
Two days remain for Barnum Bailey at Huntington avenue grounds with an extraordinary display. The show promises record attendance with a broad mix of animals races riders gymnasts tumbling and athletic feats, matinees at 2 pm mirror nightly programs and Saturday marks the final performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Avenue
Messrs. Barnum & Bailey
Man Arrested After Drunk Shooting in Dover
John McCabe fired several shots from a revolver on a Dover landing while intoxicated. He killed a dog and a bullet grazed a passer's hat while reportedly aiming at Ann McGlone. He was arrested and to be arraigned in Police Court on an assault with intent to kill charge.
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Dover
N. H
John McCabe
McCabe
Ann McGlone
Ann McGione
Free Medical Services Until Cured for All Diseases
Dr. Dewey the specialist offers free examinations and medical attendance to all applicants before July 1. Offices at 7 and Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1, 2 to 6, 6 to 8 weekdays and 10 to 4 Sundays.
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Dewey
Pelham
Boylston Street
Boston Board of Trade men oppose Chickering bill on Canada action
Alden Speare and Jonathan Lane represented the Associated Board of Trade of Boston at a House foreign affairs committee meeting. They opposed the Chickering bill to retaliate against Canada by curbing privileges of the Canadian Pacific railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alden Speare
Jonathan Lane
Associated Board of Trade of Boston
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Trains Meet Steamers at Fall River Summer Service
Trains connect with steamers at Fall River leaving Park Square on weekdays at 6 PM and Sundays at 7 PM. Steamers Puritan Plymouth Pilgrim and Priccula operate with orchestra. Tickets and staterooms at 8 Old State House. Double daily service begins June 25.
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Fall River
Park Square Station
Puritan
Plymouth
Old State House
Washington and
State Streets
Priccula
Pilgrim
Boston
Racing board suspends riders in class A amid investigation
National racing board head Raymond announces suspensions and reclassification of riders in Class A to Class B while investigations proceed. The list names G. Be. Williams and others and stresses zero tolerance for foul or unfair dealing in cycling.
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New York
Raymond
National Racing Board
League of American Wheelmen
G. BE. Williams
L. W. Kearns
Paul Jackson
J. H. Sayers
C. B. Wester
R. M. Kopp
W. B. Childs
W. McLain, Jr
A. L. Banker
Pittsburg
Penn
H. Steenson
Tion
A. P. Joubert
Bellows Falls
Charles Willard
Hanover
N. H
Albert Crayus
Springfield
Mass
Sherman Snow
B. M. Jewell
H. C. White
Louis Jerry
B. T. O'Connor
Claremont
R. A. Burnham
Shelburne Falls
M. A Hagan
South Deerfield
Alfred Bruffe
G. L. Graves
H. L. Putnam
A. H. Ap Greenfield
F. H. Newton
Edwin Park
D. L. Park
Barnardston
A. Carey
William Bernard
T. S. Caroyne
C. Hall
G. D. Thomas
A. M. Rist
C. Fournier
Turners Falls
A. J. Email F. Baron Stow
Conway
O. J. Fisher
Orange
Maass
F.ruddock
Buckland
Ted Bernard
Montague City
J. Mails
BH. Chapin
H. Fulton
Mt. C. Mass
F .B. Williams
Warwick
Allen Jones
George F. McCleary
W. A. Furbar
George Smith
Rtge McRea
J. W. Gilmore
H. T. Passmore
K. C. Farrar
Bath
M. A. Ames
Auburn
William Adams
Fred B. Groves
Lewiston
Mr. Raymond
Unknown Woman Falls In South Boston Street Corner
A well dressed woman about 45 years old collapsed at Athens and B streets in South Boston. She was removed to City Hospital by Dr Young after Chemical Engine 8 responded. By midnight she remained unconscious and officials sought identifications in case of death.
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Athens
B Streets
Boston
Chemical Engine 8
Young
City Hospital
Proposals for Cartage at Boston by Treasury Department
Treasury announces sealed bids for public cartage at Boston harbor for imported government goods. Bids due July 14 1894 with per package and per ton rates, vehicle details, and corporate disclosures. Requires certified check of 1000 dollars and 25000 dollar performance bond. contract may be canceled for good cause.
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Boston
Treasury Department
Washington
D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Washington, D. C
Collector of Customs
J. G. Carlisle
Governor Nominates Several For State Posts In Massachusetts
Governor Greenhalge yesterday named Haven C. Perham of Lowell as commissioner on the unemployed Andrew J. Bartholomew of Southbridge as judge of the southern Worcester district W E McClintock of Chelsea as commissioner on highway inspection Melvin H Walker of Westboro as trustee State Primary and Reform School Sarah D Fiske of Malden as trustee of the State Almshouse and State Farm E Howard of Clinton as clerk of the Second District Court of eastern Worcester all for reappointment.
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Greenhalge
Haven C. Perham
Lowell
Andrew J. Bartholomew
Southbridge
Worcester
W. E. McClintock
Chelsea
Melvin H. Walker
Westboro
State Primary and Reform School
Sarah D. Fiske
Malden
State Almshouse
State Farm
E. Howard
Clinton
Eastern Worcester
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Post
Mall
Capt. Paget
BOARD
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Stone
Everett Water Front
Mr. Stone
Speare
Lane
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Tom Mer
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Wmetcale
FRU
Theodore Metcalf Company
Pharmaceutical Chemists
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Cobb, Hates & Yerx
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Hall
Cobb, Hersey & Co
Corner Beach
Lincoln Sts
Washington St
Browning, King & CO
Ames
MAN, Hannah & CO
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Monroe Jones
Susan Jones
John W. McKim, Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Commonwealth OF Massachuseuts
Middlesex
George R. Jackson
Eliza M. Harris
Cambridge
Mary A. Jackson
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Ss. H. Folsom
Notich
Conrad H. E. Kramer
Owen A. Galvin
Sylvester W. Hill
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