The Poet Breaks Loose Again and World’s Fair Candle
A Boston Post item describes vacant city pulpits including Trinity Church after Rev. Phillips Brooks left for the bishopric. It notes Rev. Rolana Smith’s illness, several churches without rectors, and a candle contest offering a World’s Fair return trip with early estimates favored. The piece includes poetical interludes and a missing child report near Charles River Baptist Church.
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Boston
New England
Trinity
Phillips Brooks
Rolana Smith
Church of Our Savior
Roslindale
Archibald Codman
St. Peter’s Church
Boylston Station
Church of the Ascension
Spadhlaing
Christ Church, Cambridge
Post
Byron Lord
Russell Replies Avoided Sibley Extradition War with Bulkeley
Governor Russell of Massachusetts replies to Connecticut Governor Bulkeley over the Sibley extradition dispute. The note rejects surrender and asserts no interstate warfare, as Sibley, a Connecticut officer, took custody of Massachusetts resident William E. Phillips in Lowell. The exchange follows Bulkeley’s Jan requisition denial and Feb reply, with Russell framing his answer as a non surrendering stance.
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Russell
Massachusetts
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Sibley
William E. Phillips
Lowell
Connecicut
Sibley extradition dispute highlighted in governor letter
Governor Russell criticizes Connecticut for refusing a requisition to surrender Sibley under indictment in Massachusetts. He cites the Constitution and Supreme Court in arguing interstate capture rules, denial of Massachusetts crime, and flight from justice. The exchange stresses legal duties, jurisdiction, and the role of states.
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Russell
Sibley
Massachusetts
United States
Connecticut
Jaman
Commonwealth
Phillips
United States Supreme Court
Roberts
Congress
Connecicut
Dentists Praise New Focal Anesthetic at Dennett Office
Doctors and witnesses praised the focal anesthetic used for tooth extractions at Dr. H. E. Dennett's office. The decision to continue its use at 20 Beacon Street serves as strong proof of its value.
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H. E. Dennett
Beacon Street
Fire destroys Philips & Casey's printing works at Rous's Point
Piarrspura N Y March 4 A brick three story printing house near the depot at Rous's Point owned by Philips & Casey was wrecked by fire in the early hours. The building 100 by 175 feet with a wing valued at 45000 dollars. One hundred fifty workers were employed. Loss on type and machinery estimated at 150000 dollars. Total insurance on building and material under 30000 dollars. Cause of fire unknown.
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Bedford Street
P. S. Davis
Water Street
Addie Belcher
Winthrop
Fred D. Rucker
Chelsea
New England
Jas
James
Secarcely
Post
Piarrspura
N. Y
Philips & Casey
Rous’s Point
Five Drowned After Shipwreck Near Faro
London reports the Spanish bark Hijas de Vinas ran aground at Faro Portugal on February 29 while sailing from Savannah to Odessa. Captain Aboroa and seven crew were rescued while five crew members perished. The entry to the bridge of life remains perilously marked by the wreck.
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London
Aboroa
Faro
Portugal
Savannah
Odessa
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Haymarket Sq
Alaymaket Sq
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Dock -Y- Dock
Adams Sq- Cornhill
Adams Sq
Scollay Sq
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Eliot St
GAS Appliance Exchange
West St
Boston Gas Light CO
Roland Smith
Chenever
Little Hattie Dimock
Charles River Baptist Church
Copley Square
FE. A. Horton
Society
King’s Chapel
H. W. Foote
Brooke Herford
Arlington Street
Park Street
Gregg
Central
Newbury Street
Duryea
Charlestown
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First
George E. Harr
Chicago
the Universalists
C F. Lee
Traveller
Shawmut Church
Charles Conklin
G. G. Hamilton
Mechanic Falls
East Boston
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Quincy
Sappho
Columbus Avenue
Byron
Hattie Alice Dimock
Andrew Street
Cambridge
Gof
William Dimock
Hattie
Hattie Fowle
Pearl Street
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Dimock
Postill
R. T. Almy & CO
Washington Street
Corner
Tssex
Sere
British & Foreign
AED Attorneys
Kilby ST
Ag Ucy
LNI
CYU
J.T. Phelps
LUCKY
Europe
New York
Auburn
W. G. Lowell
Demovcrats
F. B. Bigelow
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Valet & Bond
Blackstone ST
Salvation Oil
Eeks & Potter, Agents
Lemon
Geo. C, Goodwin & Lo
Bridge of Life
Ireland
Ayer
Sidney S. Kelly
Havana
J. Busto & GO
State Street
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhodesh
Vermont
Dr. Bull
King's
Bohemian Beer
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Continental Brewery
Longwood Ave
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