Diver John Parker Missing After Boston Portland Plan
John Parker of Pawtucket left January 10 for Boston to sail to Portland but vanished. A search by Townsend & Co. divers scoured India Wharf dock without result, as friends suspect accidental fall from gangplank or other hidden danger, while robbery is considered unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inventor John Parker
Pawtucket
R. I
Boston
Portland
Parker
India Wharf
Gardiner Hall, Jr
Willington, Conn
George W. Townsend & Co
Atlantic Avenue
John Stone
Townsend
Maine Singers Honored by Home Friends at Brunswick Reception
A reception at the Hotel Brunswick hosted by the Pine Tree State Club honored Maine born international opera stars Emma Eames Story Lillian Norton Grover and Annie Louise Cary Raymond. About 1000 guests attended as Percy Hayden's Orchestra played and notable figures including Lt. Gov. Roger Wolcott and Judge Walbridge A. Field were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Brunswick
Pine Tree State Club
Emma Eames- Story
Lillian Norton-Gower
Nordica
Annie Louise Cary-Raymond
James Murray Kay
J. Allea Davis
Dana Estes
Emma Eames-Story
Lillian Norton-Grover
Percy Hayden
Ethel Hyde
Thomas W. Hyde
Bath
Mme. Eames
Julian Story
Roger Wolcott
Walbridge
A. Field
A. J. Baker Flint
Horace G. Alien
J. K. Paine
Oliver Ditson
Elliot Hubbard
Emil Paul
Nathan Matthews, Jr
William Claflin
Boston University Alumni Hold Annual Reunion Banquet
The Alumni Association gathered in Jacob Sleeper Hall for its annual reunion panel. President William B. Snow presided as members delivered addresses before the party adjourned shortly after 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association of
The
Boston University
Jacob Sleeper
William B. Snow
Real Estate Doings. Boston Market Activity Reported
Daniel S. Ford sold front brick house and 1729 square feet at 1770 Washington to Henry M. Taylor of Brookline, assessed 13000. Edmund H. Sears sold 233 Marlboro Street dwelling to Charles Amory Jr estate, assessed 17000. Kendall and Lord bought six Commonwealth Avenue lots, about 12000 square feet, for dwelling development. Margaret Saltonstall purchased Dorr place on Washington Street in Braintree with dwelling and 3 acres. M. P. Murphy and Ellen Murphy transferred two Wheeler Street parcels to James Bulman, 763 and 1107 square feet with brick building, assessed 11500 and 12000. John F. Heery sold 5044 feet on Lebanon Street Melrose and 220 feet on Kensington Street West Newton to John H. Allen of Natick, private terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel S. Ford
Washington Street
Henry M. Taylor
Brookline
Edmund H. Sears
Marlboro Street
Charles Amory, Jr
J. B. Kendall
Charles J. Lord
Commonwealth Avenue
Margaret Saltonstall
Dorr
Braintree
M. P. Murphy
Ellen Murphy
James Bulman
Wheeler Street
John F. Heery
John H. Allen
Natick
Lebanon Street
Melrose
Kensington Street
West Newton
Roseland Improvement Co offers 10 shares preferred stock
The Roseland Improvement Co offers 10 shares of preferred stock guaranteed to pay 10 percent from January 1, 1896, secured by 10 city lots and 10 acres of land. An accompanying cottage and college trustee role accompany each purchase. The firm advertises 3000 acres near Southern Pines, Moore County, N Carolina, with plans to show the value of the property. Contact 178 Devonshire St for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland Improvement Co
Southern Pines
Moore Co
Roseland Improvement
Devonshire St
Brookline Gas Snag Delays Fort Point Crossing Bill
The State Senate paused a third reading on Brookline Gas Light Co plans to lay pipes across Fort Point Channel after an amendment aimed at keeping gas rates in Brookline and South Boston equal. The halt, 19 to 5, postponed further action until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline Gas
State Senate
Brookline Gas Light Company
Fort Point Channel
Fuller
Suffolk
South Boston
Neill
Bristol
Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Hutchinson
Atwood
Plymouth
Secretary of War
Durant
Middlesex
Miller
Worcester
State Board of Education
Keith Sues Brockton Over Perkins Avenue Grade Crossing
George E. Keith, a major Brockton shoe maker, sues the city for damages from a Perkins avenue grade crossing. He claims a one foot wide strip of land and eighty feet of grade rise will hinder access, block light to his factory, disrupt shipping, and force factory rearrangements, with damages to be decided by a jury. The suit, second of its kind, will be aired at the May Superior Court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
George E. Keith
White & Goddard
Perkins Avenue
Keith
Superior Court
Arrest of Robert Peck in Whitehall Boat Larceny Case
Robert Peck was arrested by a Division 2 officer yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing a whitehall boat valued at $25. The boat belonged to Joseph Smith and was taken from Long Wharf a day or two earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peck
Division 2
Whitehall
Joseph Smith
Long Wharf
American Wringer Co. Advertises Home Goods Repair
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension promotes wringers, mangies, spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and handle mail orders promptly. Telephone Tremont 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Purifier
A promotional notice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best spring medicine to purify blood and renew health. It features testimonials from Mrs. Henry W. Murray of Exeter New Hampshire and Mrs Sophra Wotre of Zaleski Ohio describing recovery from hip disease scrofula and salt rheum after using the tonic, urging readers to insist on Hood's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Clara
Sophra Wotre
Zaleski
Ohio
Boston Relief Readies Halifax Voyage to Newfoundland
The noon departure of the steamer Halifax carries abundant provisions and clothing for Newfoundland sufferers. By 11 am last bundles prepared. 1200 barrels flour 125 beef and pork 50 tea chests 25 syrup barrels and many bundles loaded. Boston relief funds exceed 5000 with plans to sail next week on Jubilee. letter to Newfoundland committee outlines coordinated aid and transfer of control to local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Newfoundland
Boston Relief Committee
James J. Grace
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Relief Committee
Jubilee
Boston
Newfoundland Committee
Free Medical Services At Dewey Medical Co
Free medical services will be furnished by the Dewey Medical Co at 74 Boylston Street Rooms 7 and 8. All services examinations and treatments are securely free. Hours are 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays 10 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
Chick Bros Refuse Settlement In Haverhill Strike
In Haverhill on March 1 a board committee failed to gain union recognition as Chick Bros offered only individual talks with old employees. A vote by 250 workers rejected returning to work under current conditions, signaling an escalation as new hires arrive and more workers seek jobs in the expanding factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Chick Bros
Board of Conciliation
Boston
Consolidated
U S S Columbia to Join Meade’s West Indies Squadron
Commodore Sampson reports no immediate torpedo outfit for the U S S Columbia at Newport station. After Brooklyn departure she will join Admiral Meade’s squadron in the West Indies and receive air compressor on spring return. Marblehead tube smallness reduces station workload. Howell torpedo changes, gravity center calculations, and twenty more weapons under contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Sampson
Bureau of Ordnances
U. S. S. Columbia
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Admiral Meade
West Indies
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Navy Yards
Rose Island
Chemist Brown
Arrest of Gaetano Martino on assault charge
Gaetano Martino 29 was arrested by Division 1 police yesterday on a warrant accusing him of assaulting 11 year old Casseppina Fritza of No 3 Keefe's alley where Martino lodged. Authorities say the assaults occurred in the early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaetano Martino
Division 1
Casseppina Fritza
Keefe
Martino
Lowell council vote hinge on ballot doubt case
Attorney General Knowlton concluded late yesterday that evidence favored a Republican councilman voting for a Democrat rather than ballot error. The Lowell Common Council elected Democrat John E. Sullivan president Feb 5 with 13 of 24 votes. Sanborn protested, seeking recount, but was denied. Barry burned ballots after result, drawing censure for destroying evidence. hearing suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Fred W. Sanborn
Lowell
John E. Sullivan
Sanborn
John Oliver
Sullivan
Patrick Barry
Barry
Daring Theft At Gloucester Bake Shop
A bold robbery attempt occurred at Anderson & Plow bakery in Gloucester on March 1. A man, waiting outside until the proprietors took supper, entered and demanded the drawer’s money. The young woman in charge resisted, but he pushed her aside and grabbed the contents. An officer nearby arrested the suspect who refused to name himself. the stolen funds were recovered from his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Anderson & Plow
Police arrest lottery writer at 75 Causeway Street
Captain Westcott and Patrolman Keenan finally secured evidence of policy writing in a room at 75 Causeway Street. Frank Young, 24, was arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge of setting up and promoting a lottery after posing as a railroad worker to gain access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westcott
Division 3
Causeway Street
Keenan
Division 12
Frank Young
New England Betas Hold Annual Banquet at Young’s
About 150 members and guests attended the Beta Theta Pi banquet held by the New England Chapters at Young’s last evening. Ex-Congressman J S Wise of Pennsylvania and formerly of Virginia delivered the keynote address. Amherst chapter managed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Beta Theta Pi College
Young’s
J. S. Wise
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Amherst
Teofil Tuczkewitz Sentenced to Death at Sing Sing
Teofil Tuczkewitz was sentenced to death this afternoon for the January 8 murder of Adolph Balensiefer. The execution is set for the week starting April 22 at Sing Sing, and a notice of appeal has been filed, likely delaying the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teofil Tuczkewitz
Adolph Balensiefer
Sing Sing
Oyster Jim Arrested Over Dog Larceny Charge in Roxbury
James Munkittrick known as Oyster Jim was arrested by Division 9 officers on a warrant for the larceny of a dog valued at 50 dollars from Dr. W. P. Bowles of 466 Warren Street Roxbury on February U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Munkittrick
Oyster Jim
Division 9
W. P. Bowles
Warren Street
Roxbury
Governor to Lecture at Danvers on John Winthrop
Governor Green nalge will lecture for the Danvers Historical Society on John Winthrop and be accompanied by Colonel William Barrett of Concord, a member of his staff, at an upcoming event in Danvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers
Freshmen at Boston University Rift Over Ice Cream Romance
A Boston University freshman feud erupts between the sexes on Beacon Hill as a campus ice cream social triggers resentments. Ten girls attend. boys retaliate with a forthcoming men’s club to guard against “attacks from the other side.” Secret meetings and bylaw talks follow, while no makeup arrives. The piece lampoons campus romance and warns of further dramatic scenes if reconciliation fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Cupid
Post
Boston University
Boston
Mayor Removes License Commissioners in New Bedford
Mayor David L. Parker ousts Stephen D. Peirce and John W. Bannister from the New Bedford License Commission after a hearing. He cites campaigns and liquor-license influence, noting testimony from varied sources supports the charges. News of the action causes city-wide excitement as replacements Captain George F. Brightman and Edward T. Pierce, both ex-Aldermen, are mentioned as successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Stephen D. Peirce
John W. Bannister
David L. Parker
Parker
Commonwealth
Board of License
Messrs
George F. Brightman
Edward T. Pierce
Hearing on Berkshire Loan & Trust Company Incorporation
State House Boston Feb 28 1898 Committee on Banks and Banking to hear De Witt Bruce and others for incorporation as Berkshire Loan and Trust Company at Room 151 State House Thursday March 7 at 11 o clock a m Chairman James C Leach Clerk Louis P Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Banks and Banking
de Witt Bruce
Berkshire Loan & Trust Company
James C. Leach
Louis P. Howe
Hearing on co operative banks in Part II of Savings Banks
Commonwealth of Massachusetts announces a public hearing for interested parties on Part II of the Commissioners of Savings Banks regarding co operative banks. The session is held in Room 181 at the State House Boston on Thursday March 7 at 11 30 a m. James C Leach chairman and Louis P Howe clerk of the committee publish the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Banks and Banking
James C. Leach
Louis P. Howe
Undesirable Immigrants Prompt Tightened Oversight
Washington reports Superintendent Stump will strengthen immigration inspector presence at Portland Maine and place Boston’s immigration commissioner in a supervisory role over the work there. The move follows the admission of 150 Russian immigrants deemed undesirable, a class not admitted in New York or Boston due to better enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stump
Portland
Boston
New York
Treasury Department
Aldermen Draw Traverse Jurors for East Cambridge Court
At a Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting last evening the traverse jurors for the Superior Court at East Cambridge on March 11 were drawn. Named jurors include John M. Davis Ward 2 Edwin S. Watson Edward C. Cobb Ward 4 Charles Houng Ward 3 and James A. Wood Ward 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
East Cambridge
John M. Davis
Edwin S. Watson
Edward C. Cobb
Charles H.oung
James A. Wood
Fall River Market Weak Decline After Cloth Drop
Fall River market for mills remains quiet and weak with a noticeable decline in interest across all stock categories after cloth prices slipped to two and a half cents. Market observers note investor caution and reduced trading activity in the early March session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Burial of Deacon J. D. Bugbee at Hudson
The funeral for Deacon J. D. Bugbee was held in Hudson. Born in Perry, Maine, eighty two years ago, he was a longtime teacher and a founder and original deacon of the Congregational Church. He leaves a daughter and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
J. D. Bugbee
Perry
Congregational Church
Death of Boston Flour Merchant James T. Bronson
James T. Bronson a prominent Boston flour merchant died suddenly at his home 157 Huntington Avenue from heart disease yesterday forenoon. Born in Waterbury Conn in 1844 he ran flour and grain business at 173 State Street for years and was one of Boston's largest dealers. He leaves a widow a grown son Edwin Bronson and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Bronson
Huntington Avenue
Mr. Bronson
Waterbury
Conn
State Street
Boston
Edwin
Bronson
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Hodges Fiber Carpet Co
Essex St. Cor. Chauncy
Mass
Maine Singers
Emma Eames
Lillian Norton
Annie Louise Cary
Home Friends
Brunswick
Blue Hill Terrace Co
Mount Olive
Austin Triangle
Blue Hill Terrace
Forest Park
Holmfield
J. B. L. Bartlett
Water St
Mattapan Square
Newton Upper Falls
Newton
F. W. Yerxa
State St
Henry W. Savage
Court St
Canton Avenue
Milton
Tao
Gregs
Fitzpatrick
Charlestown
Polk Street
NOH” Society
Bolyston St
edSat
Brookline Gas Snag
Senate
Frederick Douglass
Teamoh
Roe
Myers
Cambridge
Bates
Dallinger
Mellen
Dickinson
Mr. Lowell
Krebs
Douglass
Keith Sues Brockton
Charles E. Hale
D. D
Late Street
George
Henry W. Murrpay
Exeter, N. H
Elizabeth Wolfe
Llewellyn
John Scott
W. Graham
Presbyterian
G. S. Milligan
John Ryan
C. C
A. D. Morton
G. W. Siddall
St. John's
Curtis
Messrs. Kidder
Frederick Woods
Allan B. Hudson
James Grace
Allan G. Faye
Sirs
Faye
General Relief Committee
Custom House
Chick Brothers
Egg
Henry A. Mort
Athan
Vents Niziuiy
Cunningham
Kingston, N. Y
Favors Sullivan
Lowell Council
College
B. U
Mayor's Action
Dr. Swett
New England Botanic and All Railroad
Enota
Furnitur
Washington ST
Beaton
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
House
Charles River
Stony Brook
George P. Sanger
Boutwell
Middlesex County
SON Bros
Old Colony Railroad
Tremont Row
Elsinore
Wilson Bros
Butterworth
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