Deaf and Dumb Newsboy Receives Breakthrough Hearing Treatment
The 11 year old George W. Pike of 48 Westminster Street South End, the city's only deaf mute newsboy, gained hearing after a treatment by Dr. D Wilson at 18 Boylston Street. The boy, who has sold Sunday papers for five years, now shows rapid progress with elocution coaching and attends Horace Mann School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Pike
Robert
Lucy A. Pike
Westminster Street
South End
George
D. Wilson
National Association of Physicians and Surgeons
Boylston Street
Wilson
Judge Purcell
New York
Boston Daily Globe
The
Globe
Stella Archer
Tremont Street
Horace Mann
Lamson Social Club Plans First Basket Party
The Lamson Social Club of East Boston to hold its first basket party at Lyceum Hall on Monday April 2. Prizes will go to the most ragged couple. The club, formed from Jubilee and Clover Social Clubs, has hosted Noddle Island boys for five years. Henry Pere leads the organization. They now occupy rooms in the Columbia Trust building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamson Social Club
East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Jubilee
Clover
Noddle Island
Henry Pere
Columbia Trust Building
Cotter Optimistic Bram Will Be Acquitted In New Trial
Government inspection and private investigations in Halifax shape the Bram murder case as James B. Cotter reports new developments. He says Bram remains hopeful, witnesses may be added, and juror selection could affect the March trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Cotter
Bram
Nash
Cotter
Halifax
Post
Mr. Cotter
Jones
Herbert Fuller
Long Wharf
Barkentine
Este
Charles Brown
Francis Oheac
Henry Slice
Hendrick Perdoe
Oscar Anderson
Folke Wasson
Marshal Ruhl
United States District
Casey
Rome Honors Duel Victim Signor Cavallotti
The funeral for poet and dramatist Signor Cavallotti, killed in a sword duel with Deputy Macola, drew about 20 000 mourners in Rome. The procession featured Garibaldian red shirts, municipal guards, infantry bands, and pallbearers including Menotti Garibaldi and Signor Biancheri as ministers and deputies delivered orations before the body was sent to Milan.
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Rome
Signor Cavallotti
Macola
Milan
Cavallotti
New Columbia Road Action in Dorchester
The city orders vacate and removal of buildings on Columbia and Boston streets from Blue Hill avenue to Edward Everett square by April 1. Auction sale set for April 12 as the city advances the new boulevard project. Two sections awarded. remaining sections from Upham's Corner to Stanwood street await work as conditions allow. Sewer work underway but blocked by unremoved properties. Spring will accelerate the overall contract.
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City
Street Department
Columbia
Boston
Dorchester
Blue Hill Avenue
Edward Everett Square
Upham’s Corner
Stanwood Street
Three South Boston youths ar rested for stable entry
Officers of Station 11 arrested Harry Carrill 21 of Gustin street John Fitzpatrick 16 of Frederick street and John Reed 15 of Silver street in Dorchester Monday night for entering Haywood's stable on Crescent avenue with intent to commit larceny Fitzpatrick and Reed face Juvenile Court arraignments this morning while Carrill stands trial in regular session.
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Station 11
South Boston
Haywood
Crescent Avenue
Dorchester
Harry Carrill
Gustin Street
John Fitzpatrick
Frederick Street
John Reed
Silver Street
Fitzpatrick
Reed
Carroll
Martian Deluge and Earth Expedition Conquer Mars
An earthly expedition led by Thomas A. Edison uses an electric ship and a disintegrator to strike Mars. After defeating Martian fleets, floods devastate Thaumasia and the Lake of the Sun as refugees seek the southern border, while some Martians escape by airships. The narrator vows to avoid further killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Mars
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Moon
Thaumasia
Lake of the Sun
Drowned in the Flood On Martian Invasion
A narrative describes a massive flood engulfing Thaumasia and the Lake of the Sun as Martians flee. A colossal forty foot tall woman stands on a sandy apex above the waters, identified by Anna as the captive woman from Ceres. The scene ends with a tease of continuation tomorrow.
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Venus of Milo
Anna
Ceres
Staggering Airship Battle Ends In Victory
The narrator describes a brutal three hour dogfight where airships fell in clouds of fire. Despite fierce resistance the foe weakened as their fleet was destroyed or damaged beyond flight. The speaker, Mr. Ifdison, hails victory while pondering next moves and whether renewed attacks will follow.
Annual Report Highlights 1897 Tariff and Trade Shifts
The Boston Chamber of Commerce issues its 1897 annual report detailing national and international trade trends. It notes gradual business improvement despite tariff agitation and silver troubles, fewer business failures, rising U S exports, and strong Boston port figures with record imports and exports. It covers Canada Britain France and South America trade relations and includes agricultural, postal, and building data.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boston
United States
South
Germany
France
Canada
South America
Great Britain
Massachusetts
Nu-Broom Co. offers prepaid parlor broom within 100 miles of Boston
An old advertisement from the Nu-Broom Company promotes prepaid shipping of their best parlor broom for 35 cents in stamps to any address within a 100 mile radius of Boston. The notice appears under business listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nu-Broom CO
Market St
Market tone improves as farm goods show gains
The coverage notes traders reported steadier demand and improved prices across the provision market nationwide. Produce and fruit markets followed the trend with modest gains, while the reporter notes Secretary Elwyn G. Preston offering closing remarks.
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Elwyn G. Preston
Wedding of Miss Katherine Duer to Clarence Mackay
Great Wedding in New York reports the May 14 ceremony at the Duer home 17 West Twenty first Street with 150 Newport guests. Mrs John W Mackay attends from London via Carleton Terrace arrangements while Princess de Galatro Colonna accompanies her.
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New York
Katherine Duer
Clarence Mackay
John W. Mackay
San Francisco
Mackay
Miss Duer
Newport
Toe
Friends of the Ride
London
Vice-Chief Ranger William Connelly Mourned
The funeral of William Connelly vice chief ranger of Sheil Court 35 M C O F was held from his 31 Devon Street home. He lay in state at St Joseph's Church Circuit Street with a Requiem High Mass led by Father Reardon. Pall bearers included John O'Hare Richard F Feild William A Duffy and Thomas Jacobs. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
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William Connelly
Sheil Court
Devon Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Circuit Street
Father Reardon
Father Smyth
Father Kelly
John O’hare
Richard F Feild
William A. Duffy
Thomas Jacobs
John O'Brien
David Simpson
David Danehy
Michael McDonald
Calvary Cemetery
Maine Fund Election Prep by Boston College Catholic Group
The Maine Fund committee of the Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College set up a three member nominating panel for the April officer elections. A motion authorized the treasurer to send a $25 check to Mayor Quincy for the Maine monument fund subscription.
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Young Men’s Catholic Association of
Boston College
Messrs. McSweeney
Morrissey
Wilson
John B. Dore
John E. Gilman
Quincy
Maine Monument Fund
Talk of Miss Willard at Massachusetts Suffrage Meeting
A crowded Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association gathering at 3 Park Street honored Frances Willard with praise for her leadership and sincerity. Speakers including Mrs. Mary A. Livermore and others criticized a pending bill that would allow the mayor to appoint members of the School card committee.
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Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Park Street
Mary A. Livermore
Frances Willard
Miss Willard
E. T. Boland
Livermore
H. B. Blackwell
Man Charged With Assault on Canaan Company VP
Andrew Brazie, a former moulder at Barnum Richardson Iron Works Lime Rock, was held on charge of assault with intent to kill C. W. Barnum after a stabbing at the Lime Rock store. Brazie’s hearing was set for April with bail set at nil. Barnum suffered nonfatal wounds and Brazie has a history of confinement for insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan, Conn
Andrew Brazie
Barnum-Richardson Company
Lime Rock
C. W. Barnum
Brazie
Barnum
James H. Barnum
Mr. Barnum
Whall Denies Connolly Fairness in Committee Appointments
Councilman Whall denies President Connolly’s claim of fair treatment for Republicans in committee make-up. He argues Connolly cannot name more than two Republicans who received a single committee and says many actions were dictated. He notes 37 Democratic chairmanships to 3 for Republicans amid an eight-seat GOP edge. Some Republicans ponder a caucus to consider resigning committee posts.
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Connolly
Common Council
Whall
Oronetihey
Council
Missing Adams Express Agent Cutten in Orrville
Excitement in Orrville as night agent Charles C. Cutten of Adams Express Company vanishes after a Sunday departure. A $10,000 express package reported short at Cleveland triggered a police inquiry, with superintendent Bimple at Columbus alerted as investigators seek the missing agent and missing funds.
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Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Orrville
Charles C. Cutten
Adams Express Company
Cutten
Sheppard
Sperintendent Bimple
Columbus
Prospect Union Lecture Postponed on Book Making Past and Present
The Prospect Union lecture set for February 2 was postponed to tonight. Charles F. Coolidge of Riverside Press will deliver the talk on book making past and present in the union lecture hall at 744 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridgeport.
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Prospect Union
Charles F. Coolidge
Riverside Press
the Union
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridgeport
Tar Syrup Guarantee Card From Boston Prices Stores
A list of chemists and druggists in Boston offering refunds on Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The notice notes a 50 cent bottle refundable and a 25 cent bottle refundable, with many named buyers and shops including Emery Souther and J. D. Knowlton among others.
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Greene
Emery Souther
Greenet
Rust & Richardson Drug
George C. Goodwin & CO
B. F. Bradbury
Washington St
C. E. Woodward & CO
Bromfield
Joseph L. Parker
Tremont
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Montreal
French
O’hara
Seals Battier
Sabaul
B. Kirk &Co
Fulton
H. B. Kirk & Co
Fulton St
Broadway
27Th St. N.Y
New Columbia Road
Beecham
Arfelt Pserviss
Garrett P. Servibs
Aeria
Thammasia
Colonel Simmith Wise
Syruis Major
Pompeii
Cerean Giantess
Mr. Ifdison
Chamber OF Commerce
Raymond & Whitcomb
Washington
Fall River Line
Price
Clas
Worcester
Springfield
Hartford
School St
J. W. Mackay
Maine Fund
Canaan
Conn
Drew Brazie
Pres. Connolly
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