Postmen in East Boston face suspensions after inspector visit
An accompanying United States inspector visited the East Boston post office, prompting reforms. Three carriers face suspensions up to 30 days for loitering and social calls during routes, with one possible discharge if proven. Additional suspensions and discipline affect South Boston and Roxbury staff for liquor abuse and rule breaches.
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East Boston
United States
Corrigan
Washington
Post Office Department
South Boston
Roxbury
Boston
Fern S Fights Fire Aboard US Transport Fern at Charlestown
The US transport Fern survived a fierce in voyage fire off Highland Light on Tuesday night. Fire reached the cabin near 400 pounds of smokeless powder in the magazine, but crew actions and Navy discipline saved the ship at Provincetown Harbor. The cabin was gutted and total loss about 2500 dollars.
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United States
Fern
Charlestown Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Highland Light
Provincetown Harbor
Uncle Sam
Waterville Ward 1 election drugged by petition for mandamus
Republican candidates for Common Council and Board of Education in Ward 1 filed with the Maine Supreme Court a mandamus petition to compel the ward clerk to issue them certificates of election and to restrain Democratic candidates from seating. The action centers on legality of ballots rejected by election officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Board of Education
Supreme Court
E. F. Webb
Resignation of Memorial Congregational Pastor Yeoman
In Quincy on March 7 the Rev. J. Herbert Yeoman announced he will resign as pastor of Memorial Congregational Church three months from now. Since 1888 he has worked to advance the church while expressing that a lack of harmony among parishioners hindered progress. The society met and asked him to reconsider, and he will respond this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
J. Herbert Yeoman
Memorial Congregational Church
Horatio Wilbur Dies at About 80 in Livermore Falls
Horatio Wilbur, longtime resident of Fast Livermore, died Thursday at about age 80. A native of the town, he never moved from his birth place though he lived in Massachusetts and Maine counties including Oxford Kennebec and Androscoggin due to various legislative acts. He had six new teeth since turning 70.
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Livermore Falls
Horatio Wilbur
Fast Livermore
Massachusetts
Maine
Oxford
Kennebec
Androscoggin
Boston & Albany City Ticket Office Moves to 366 Washington
The City Ticket Office of the Boston and Albany Railroad has been relocated to 366 Washington Street, streamlining access for travelers and updating station coordinates for the public. The change affects ticketing hours and the location of service for passengers in the area.
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The
Boston & Albany Railroad
Washington Street
Flusk Appointed Roxbury Postal Superintendent
Francis X. Flusk was named superintendent of the Roxbury postal station, succeeding the late Major John E. B. Killian. Born December 2, 1862 in South Boston, he has 12 years of continuous service and is backed by prominent businessmen. He resides in Dorchester with his wife and two children.
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Francis X. Flusk
Roxbury
John EB. Killian
Flusk
South
Boston
Dorchester
Dakota Street
Postal Service
Temple Lodge No. 9
Elopement Follows Suspected Stage Interest In New Brunswick Teen
Helen Cragie aged 18 from St John New Brunswick visited an aunt in Portland for several days. Her mother tried to stop the wedding by wiring a policeman. The couple eloped to New York and were married today in what began as a family dispute over her studying for the stage.
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Middletown
Conn
Helen Cragie
St. John
N. B
Portland
F. G. Spencer
Hayes
New York
Smith Assault Case Heard In Vermont and Quebec
In Richford Vermont on March 7 the Smith assault case saw continued evidence at the Jenne hotel in Abercorn Quebec. J. P. Willey of Abercorn formerly of St. Lawrence County New York spoke of a dinner talk about the fine for illegal squaw selling and urged punishment of Smith. Informer Kelly testified seeing Wilson near Curley’s Hotel en route to the post office. The evidence concluded in the case.
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Smith
Jenne
Willey
Kelly
Wilson
Curley
Lightning Strikes Boston Office Remakes Vessel Inspectors
Lightning hit the Boston office of the United States steam vessel inspection service yesterday and four assistant inspectors were removed. John B. O'Brien two years William M. Gilman five Rufus S. Demott two and C F Owen five years served, leaving only Captains Crandall and Savage as inspectors.
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Boston
United States Steam Vessel Inspection Service
John B. O’brien
William M. Gilman
Rufus S. Demott
C. F. Owen
Crandall
Savage
Local clothing cutter J B Murray ill with throat cancer
Mr J B Murray long time clothing cutter in the city has been prostrated for months at Boston City Hospital with throat cancer and grave doubts are entertained about recovery. His fellow associates recently contributed funds for relief, and A Shuman & Co have added a generous check.
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J. B. Murray
Sharon Street
Boston City Hospital
A. Shuman & Co
President Inclines to an Extra Session Predicted
Josiah Quincy of Massachusetts asserts in Washington that the president nearly decided to veto pending sundry civil and deficiency bills and call an extra session if Treasury gold reserves fall. He notes cabinet debate and warns an emergency may force Congress convening if the gold reserve depletes despite safeguards.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
Quincy
Josiah Quincy
Massachusetts
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Quincey
Heads to Drop At City Hall In Paving Shakeup
Superintendent Wheeler plans to dismiss Foreman Hayden and others in a City Hall push. Deputy Payson and Foreman Hayden clash over demands as changes threaten paving, sanitary, and sewer divisions. Rumors place Osgood Blaney as a potential successor to Jackson, with Coyle slated to replace Hayden. Old Franklin School to stay as park commissioners reject demolition and Groton street land purchase.
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Wheeler
Curtis
Payson
Paving
Foreman Hayden
Back Bay
City Hall
Superintendent Wheeler
Phil Jackson
Friends
Osgood C. Blaney
Jackson
Michael J. Coyle
Brighton
OLD Franklin School
Park Commissioners
Groton Street
Central Club Dinner in Somerville Highlights Abstinence
The Central Club of Somerville held its annual dinner at Young's Hotel with about 150 members attending. Ned Glines chaired, signaling a possible return for next year. Entertainment by Dickerman, Moses, Wetmore, Stewart and others pleased the audience as the group backed total abstinence.
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Central Club
Somerville
Young’s Hotel
Ned’’ Glines
Messrs
Dickerman
Moses. Wetmore
Stewart
Masquerade at Co Tilllon Hall Draws 200 It Crowd
The twelfth annual Young Men's Hebrew Association masquerade at Co Tilllon Hall drew over two hundred couples. Director George Moses led a 20-number program with Hodgdon's Orchestra providing music and a post dance banquet from 11:30 to 1. Notable costumes included Pollack as an English jockey and Eva L. Boas as a Turk among many others.
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Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Cotillon Hall
George Moses
Charles Veretsky
S. J. Cohen
Hodgdon
Moses
S. Freidman
Lucy Daly
Ray Peyser
A. J. Pollack
Cy Robinson
Sol Robinson
Little Willie Green
D. G. Levi
G. Alexander
Joe Moses
Salvationist
Harry Burrell
Venus
Gabe Sanger
Ray Robinson
M. Bernstein
H. Neurenberg
Joseph Hertzberger
C. Clark
L. Stahl
Etta Jacobs
Sunday Entertainments Senate Debates Blue Law Exemption
The Senate debated banning Sunday entertainments amid a concerted reform push led by religious groups in Boston. Amendments sought to exempt sacred concerts and questioned enforcement on Sunday activities including rides and papers. Malone’s proposal to exempt sacred music passed, and the bill moved toward a third reading. Docked horses bill failed second reading as supporters argued protection against life-damaging docking. Massachusetts Institute of Technology resolution amended to fund ten $2000 scholarships per year under state education board direction and engrossed.
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Senate
Malone
Franklin
Durant
Middlesex
Boston
Fac Ee
Suffolk
Quinn
Corbett
Wellman
Connecticut
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Maccabe
State Board of Education
Dedicated the convent at Fall River in Dominican ceremony
Bishop Matthew Harkins of Providence dedicated the new convent of St. Catherine of Siena for the Dominican sisterhood in Fall River Massachusetts. Miss Roseanna Gagnon of Lewiston Maine entered a two year novitiate and was veiled in the order’s habit. Mother Superior Bertrand will oversee the mother house.
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Fall River
Matthew Harkins
Providence
St. Catharine of
Sienna
Father Lauval
Order of St. Dominic
Roseanna Gagnon
Lewiston
Harkins
Bertrand
Kansas City
St. Dominic
Non-Unionists To Stay At Gale Brothers Shoe Plant
Haverhill March 17 delegates from the striking stitchers propose the factory open to returnees as a body instead of current non-union workers. Gale brothers reject the plan but offer places to individuals, with no dismissal of present employees. The firm leases Milton Falls New Hampshire plant as a branch to speed output and meet orders. Output at the Haverhill factory remains higher than before the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Senator Gordon Addresses Nashua Audience at Hunt Course
Senator Gordon of Georgia lectured to a large Nashua audience tonight in the Hunt course and received a reception from the local G. A. R. who took seats on the platform and gave him three cheers.
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Nashua
N. H
Gordon
Georgia
Mohican Yacht Burned Out at Brighton
London March 7 The American yacht Mohican owned by Mr C Herring was gutted by fire at Brighton this morning. The vessel had arrived from New York last week.
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London
Police Chief W M McIntosh resigns from Wo burn
Chief of Police W M McIntosh of Wo burn tendered his voluntary resignation to Mayor Allen. The resignation takes effect upon acceptance by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. McIntosh
Woburn
Allen
Roxbury Whist Club Closes Season With Banquet
The Roxbury Whist Club ended its season with a banquet at Young's Hotel last night. Twenty four guests were seated for the event and all attendees reported a very enjoyable evening.
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Roxbury Whist Club
Young’s Hotel
Bargain Week Menswear Deep Discount Sale Catalogue
A broad clearance listing offers hundreds of garments and accessories at deep weekly markdowns. Items include corduroy knee pants, wool trousers, English worsted suits, early spring coats, satin lined coats, boys suits, shirts, hats, derby and crush hats, calf shoes, dress shoes, silk vests, and laundered shirts priced well below regular tags with per item prices and bulk quantities.
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Ccccecs
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EIB. Weck i
American woollen cloth sold at profit in England market
Consul Meeker reports Bradford buyers found American woollen cloth of short wool suitable for men’s wear at 50 to 60 cents a yard, a paradoxical gain given free wool. If verified, the six month forecast of American goods dominating Bradford’s woollen trade appears fulfilled.
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Washington
State Department
Meeker
Bradford
England
America
Consul Meeker
Wilson
Venetian Steamer Venetian Adrift After Grounding on State Ledge
The four masted steamer Venetian remains near the same position after striking State Ledge Saturday afternoon. Two hull openings grow larger. salvage prospects dim. 1500 more quarters of beef and other cargo moved to lighters. refrigerator machinery being removed. Grain ruined. floating unlikely. Cargo valuation at grounding $288,000, with about $27,000 in bond. Nearby vessels Bowden and Red Wing in port for repairs and adjustments. Coast Pilot William Quinn will guide Titanic toward Norfolk. Halifax voyage returns to Lewis Wharf.
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Ton
Newfoundland
Germany
Commerzieurath Rodburtus
Charleston
S. C
English
Barbadoes
Agnes Manning
Brunswick
Sarah D
Pascagoula
Fla
Cunningham, Banks & Co
Sylvester Whalen
Newport News
Bermuda
Liverpool
Naparima
Gruchy
Cardenas
Matanzas
Laffin
Boston
Landseer
Constitution Wharf
Singapore
State Ledge
Custom House
Antioch
New York
Montevideo
Boston Fruit Company
Simpson
Baltimore
Jamaica
Wilkie
Port Antonio
Red Wing
Provincetown
Lockwood's Wharf
Philadelphia
Morse Towboat Company
Peter B. Bradley
William Quinn
Nobska
Norfolk
R. R. Freeman
National Dock
South Pier
Halifax
Lewis Wharf
N. C
Bos
Galvanic Disk Co Offers Rheumatism Relief Dress Ad
An old classified style ad urges readers not to suffer with rheumatism and to send their dress to the Galvanic Disk Co in Brook for relief. The readable fragment emphasizes a mail order remedy.
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Galvanic Disque CO
Brook
Witnesses Faint During Milligan V Boston & Maine Trial
In Superior Court the Milligan v Boston & Maine case saw two defense witnesses faint in the witness stand gate tender Holden first, then Frank T Taylor. The judge Corcoran represented plaintiffs and the examination continued after the unsettling incident with no further disruption.
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Milligan Vs
Boston & Maine Railroad
Holden
Frank T. Taylor
Corcoran
Joint meeting of New England evangelists at Music Hall
The Evangelistic Association of New England and the Massachusetts Sunday Protective League announce a public meeting in Music Hall on Sunday March 10 at 2 30 p m. Governor Frederic T Greenhalge Joseph Cook D D Rev E H Byington D D Rev Everett D Burr Abram P Downs Esq and Rev M D Kneeland D D secretary will give brief addresses. A special musical program and two original hymns by C B Botsford will be sung.
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Evangelistic Association of New
League
C. B. Botsford
Railroad Riot At South Shore Camp No 1
A large riot erupts at camp No 1 along the South Shore railroad near Yarmouth Nova Scotia. Managers Clark Captain McGray and the foreman escaped unharmed as about two hundred Italian workers surround the manager's store demanding unpaid wages. The crowd rejects a 30 cent on the dollar settlement offered by the company.
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Yarmouth
N. S
South Shore
Clark
McGray
Forsaman
Supreme Court Overrules Exceptions in Replevin and Assault Cases
The full bench of the Supreme Court yesterday overruled the defendant’s exceptions in Mary E. Shayer vs Commonwealth Loan Co and its counterpart. Shayer, a Charlestown dressmaker, accused Frank Chaffee’s firm of taking her piano and sewing machine on July 1, 1892, for a mortgage breach while two men employed by the defendant allegedly assaulted her. The jury awarded $1 in replevin and $27 for assault, with the defendant’s exceptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Mary E. Shayer
Commonwealth Loan Company
Same
Thompson Street
Charlestown
Frank Chaffee
Big Labor Combine Voted By Fall River Unions
The Mule Spinners' Association voted to affiliate with the Carders' Union in Fall River marking a new era in local trades union ism. The move places Robert Howard in a position to advise on actions for many skilled workers. A common fund will pay members during strikes or lockouts. spinner members number about 750 while carders total around 1,400.
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Fall River
Mule Spinners’ Association
Carders’ Union
Robert Howard
Spinners’ Union
Carders
Maine House Debates Woman Suffrage in Augusta
The Maine House opened debate on woman suffrage with Governor Cleaves present. Speakers Hamlin Plum mer Holbrook Patten Powers Howey Fairbanks supported suffrage while Whelden and Keegan opposed. The House voted 79 to ? for municipal suffrage for women.
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Augusta
Hamlin
Cleaves
Plummer
Holbrook
Patten
Powers
Howey
Fairbanks
Whelden
Keegan
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Major Killian
Spencer
Sweetheart
State of Treasury Reserve To
Supt. Wheeler
Blaney and Coyle
Hebrew Club Masquerade
Senator Quinn
Bishop Harkins
Gale Bros
New Hampshire
Mohican
WHIST
Summer St.ats A. M
Otis
Nova Scotia
BIG Labor Combine
House
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