Boston North End fire destroys old block on Charlestown Street
A severe blaze in a historic brick and stone block at 55 to 57 Charlestown Street, Boston, collapses roof sections as Engine Company 4 crews led by District Chief McDonough and Captain Callahan fight flames from multiple fronts. Firefighters and bystanders react as ambulances are dispatched then reassured. several firms on three floors lose stock to fire and water. The cause remains undetermined but belt slip or spontaneous combustion are suspected, and the funeral of Catherine Bragan was delayed due to the blaze.
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Boston
Engine Company 4
McDonough
Callahan
Merrimac Street
Tague
Connolly
McLaughlin
Heffern
Company 4
Charlestown Street
Mason Street
Chemical 1
Bulfineh Street
St. Mary’s Church
Lynn Street
J. H. Wiley
St. Mary’s
Catherine Bragan
Billerica Street
West End
Lawrence Cain
Police Division 1
Charles Brown
George Brown & Co
Polish Church Fire Damages South Boston Church
The Polish Catholic Church (Lithuanian) on East Seventh Street in South Boston suffered severe fire damage at about 10:30 yesterday morning. An overheated furnace is suspected. The one and a half story building measures 46 by 69 feet. pastor is Father Gricius. Sacred items including vestments candlesticks and altar organ were saved by firemen and citizens. Estimated damage is $1500.
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East Seventh Street
Boston
Vather Gricius
Mystic block fire in Lyndonville burns $85,000
A blaze on the Ide block in Lyndonville caused $85,000 in losses with $20,000 insured. All occupants suffered heavy losses. The fire served as a test for the town’s new water system amid March conditions.
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Lyndonville
Lyndonyville
Thieves Hit Union Park Area In Night Burglary Spree
Police report a spate of thefts in Division 5 with no arrests. Charles Philbrick at 25 Union Park Street lost a black overcoat and handbag while S N Smith of 29 Upton Street also had a black overcoat stolen from his hallway. Stolen items included 200 two cent stamps, 50 postal cards, and five special delivery stamps. Special officers are investigating.
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Charles BD. Philbrick
Union Park Street
S. N. Smith
Upton Street
Carl Schurz Honored at East Fifty-Eighth Street Dinner
The Hon. Carl Schurz celebrated his 70th birthday with a banquet at Liederkranz Hall, East Fifty-eighth Street, attended by over six hundred German Americans. Diplomas and gifts were presented, a $20,000 library chair fund announced for Columbia University, and speeches by notable figures. An address signed by 100,000 German-Americans was presented and telegrams from many societies read.
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New York
March
Carl Schurz
Liederkranz
Henry Villard
Schurz
Columbia University
KL. E. Thoma
George V. Skal
Kuno Francke
J. W. Holls
Defends Captain Atkin as brave and calm under pressure
A defender praises Captain Atkin for his bravery and steadiness aboard the Pavonia, recounting his career with Cunard and a 3 year old rescue of the Norwegian bark Lindsay. He denies cowardice behind anonymous accusations and notes Atkin’s leadership during crises and near-certain danger at sea.
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England
Catalonia
Cunard
Atkin
Pavonia
Azores
Captain Atkin
Lindsay
Ocean
British Chamber of Commerce
Press of Great Britain
Mme Bianchini Convicted in Paris Murder Plot
Mme Bianchini was convicted of attempting to murder her husband in Paris. She tried to kill herself with a hair pin after the verdict, but an officer prevented the act. Her demeanor during the trial was smiling and nonchalant despite prosecuting evidence of a sordid marriage and motives of vanity and social pleasures.
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Paris
Mme. Bianchini
Lincoln's Horses Theft Case Involves Lexington Man
John D. Gaffney 59 of Lexington is held on illegal taking of two horses valued at 500 from Levi Lincoln Worcester. Gaffney offered a 50 check certified by Boston merchants, but it bounced. references forged.
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John D. Gaffney
Lexington
Levi Lincoln
Worcester
Gaffney
Lincoln
Boston
Expressmen Face Tax Debate as Supreme Court Reviews Case
The Expressmen's League held its twentieth annual meeting and dinner at Young's. Officers including President Henry A. Marsh and Secretary R. J. Kelly were elected. Counsel Pillsbury warned the league over a 1-cent stamp tax on express receipts, noting a Supreme Court case could end the policy.
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Expressmen’s League
Young
Henry A. Marsh
Arthur C. Little
R. J. Kelly
William Vance
E. G. Tutein
E. Allen
C. F. Driscoll
M. &. Pottingell
J. B. Tewkesbury
J. W. Tapley
J. E. Robertson
A. W. Baker
A. E. Pillsbury
League
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Thomas
Expressmen
Post Office Department
O'Neill
L. J. Presson
Paint and Oil Club to Lower Insurance Costs Feasibility Discussed
The Paint and Oil Club held its 14th dinner at Hotel Brunswick with President L. C. Hill. Guest list included Rev. Edward G. Porter of Boston and several notable businessmen. A committee reviewed insurers rates but the Boston Board of Fire Underwriters could not provide needed statistics, prompting a plan to solicit member input. Porter spoke on Present Issues and world affairs focusing on China and European diplomacy.
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Paint and Oil Club
Hotel Brunswick
L. C. Hill
Edward G. Porter
Boston
Arthur BE
E. King
London
J. B. Bauck, Jr
New York
George B. Phippen
New York & New England Railroad
Co. W. Willis
F. H. Newton
Pricng
Illiam B. Bird
Boston Board of Fire Underwriters
E. G. Porter
Wile
Tremont Street
Dewey
China
Europe
Kipling Health Improves Slowly in New York Hotel
Rudyard Kipling's condition improves as beef tea remains his only nourishment. He has not been informed of daughter Josephine's death. Elsie rests quietly. At 10 PM he was resting and said to be making encouraging progress and may move to another hotel suite in a week for a change of surroundings.
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New York
Rudyard Kipling
Josephine
Elsie
Advertising refund pledge for Greene's Warranted syrup owners
A printer line lists multiple merchants and firms promising refunds on Greene's Warranted syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The document mentions a 15 cent bottle proof with money back and names numerous Boston area druggists and suppliers along with the phrase and “Two Hundred Others.”
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Greene
Imery Souther
Green Bt
ART & Richardson Drug CO
Lorge C. Goodwin & CO
P. Bradbury
Washington St
Woodward & CO
Bromfield
Osaph L. Parker
Tremont &J
A. Demeritt
Columbus Ave
D. Knowlton
P. Gammon
Dudley Bt
Amuel Siskind
Tremont St
Big Pump Trust Formed to Control Several Massachusetts Firms
The International Steam Pump Company will be organized in New Jersey with 27.5 million dollars capital to acquire Henry R. Worthington Corporation Blake & Knowles Dean Steam Pump Works Laidlaw Dunn Gordon and Snow Steam Pump Works. Combined assets near 11.98 million and net earnings about 1.21 million. Charles C Worthington to be president with a slate of directors led by Worthington and Nathan.
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New York
International Steam Pump Company
New Jersey
Henry R. Worthington Corporation
Brooklyn
MN. Y
Elizabethport
N. J
Cincinnati
Snow Steam Pump Works
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles C. Worthington
Max Nathan
William L. Bull
Theo. F. Miller
Charles L Broadbent
Marcus Stine
Lewis E. Bellows
John G. Mackintosh
Robert Laidlaw
John W. Dunn
Daniel O'Day
James H. Snow
Philip Lehman
Edward F. C. Young
Freethinking healer offers free cures at Berkeley Street
A self-proclaimed healer at No. 12 Berkeley Street pledges to treat any incurable case free each morning using animal electricity. He claims 70 cures weekly with numerous testimonials and invites inspection at Quincy House, 31 Brattle Street, and Berkeley Temple where consultations are free except 10 to 11 AM.
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Quincy House
Brattle St
Berkeley Temple
Griffin's Ride from South Boston to Charlestown Station
George H. Griffin of Boston described as a United States inspector of vegetables allegedly rode a horse and fire wagon from a South Boston fire to Charlestown police after a drunken episode. He faced complaints of larceny and cruelty to an animal. Fire Superintendent Henry M. Hawkins involvement is noted.
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George H. Griffin
Boston
United States
Charlestown
Henry M. Hawkins
Fireman Griffin Drives Wild Parade Through South Boston Streets
A man named Griffin, off duty, borrowed Superintendent Hawkins's horse and wagon and loudly rang a fire gong as he sped from East Seventh Street to Charlestown and back. He caused two pedestrians to stumble in fright while the turnout wandered through Broadway Harrison Avenue Essex and Washington streets, the horse exhausted and Griffin collapsing at journey’s end. Officer Ames subsequently restrained the turnout and Griffin was identified as a Vegetable Inspector in Charlestown.
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East Seventh Street
South Boston
Griffin
Hawkins
Broadway
Harrison Avenue
Essex
Washington Streets
Charlestown Bridge
Charlestown
Ames
City Square
Allen as Judge Named for U S Senate Vacancy
Lincoln Nebraska March governor Poynter tonight appointed retiring United States Senator William V Allen as judge of the court to fill a vacancy.
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Lincoln, Neb
Poynter
United States
William V. Allen
Dynamite Blast Claims Two City Workers
Patrick Connors 46 of Shan non street died at City Hospital after a dynamite blast at Harvard place South End. Patrick Connolly 45 of West Fourth street was injured at Quincy street Roxbury while blasting dynamite. he remains on the dangerous list with severe injuries and possible lasting impairment.
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Patrick Connors
Shannon Street
City Hospital
Connors
Harvard Place
South End
Patrick Connolly
West Fourth Street
Quincy Street
Roxbury
Connolly
Obituaries of Johnson Gardiner and Dashiell in Boston papers
Obituary notices recall Robert A. Johnson who died after illness in Brooklyn aged 73. William W. Lathrop, 87, longtime Boston dealer, dies in Water town residence. Rand Avery Supply president Robert S. Gardiner dies of apoplexy after a Winchester lecture on China and Japan. Robert Brooke Dashiell, 39, naval constructor, dies in Washington of spinal meningitis.
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Robert A. Johnson
Brooklyn
Long Island College Hospital
Mr. Johnson
Newtown Register
William W. Lathrop
Boston
Main Street
Watertown
Robert &S. Gardiner
Rand-Avery Supply Company
Haddon Hall
Winchester
China
Japan
Calumet Club
Mr. Gardiner
Troy
N. Y
Daily Traveler
Devens
Rand, Avery & Co
Master Printers’ Club
Algonquin Club
Robert Brooke Dashiell
Washington
Construction Corps of
Navy
Tug Bowen Lost With 11 On Board Off Hog Island
The tug Bowen vanished in heavy seas off Hog Island near Norfolk with eleven crew dies. The dredge its tow was saved by the German steamer Albano and landed at Old Point Comfort after the bow broke loose.
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Norfolk
Bowen
Hog Island
Albano
New York
Newport News
Old Point Comfort
Barge H. Da Alverson Adrift At Lone Hill Beach
Fire Island report says the barge H. Da Alverson, from Boston to Newport News, parted from the steamer Santuit and drifted ashore near Lone Hill life saving station. Crew aboard, awaiting a big tide to refloat. Barge Alabama remains at anchor, in good condition.
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Fire Island
H. da Alverson
Boston
Newport News
Santuit
Lone Hill
Alabama
Knights in Conference Elects Officers in Prolonged Session
The national council of Knights of Columbus in New Haven completes officer elections after a two day meeting prolonged by constitutional amendments. Edward L. Hearn is named Supreme Knight and other posts go to J W Hogan, Daniel Colwell, John McCrury, William McManus, Matthew McNamara, and James E. McConnell. Building a Catholic chapel at West Point is deferred.
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New Haven
Conn
Robbery suspect arrested after storm night attack
A colored man named James Jumper, living on Porter Street, was arrested by Inspectors Shields and Kelly for allegedly robbing William E. Coughlin of a $12 watch and a handbag on February 18. Coughlin, struck and robbed after meeting Jumper near Castle Street, lost consciousness during the assault.
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James Jumper
Porter Street
Shields
Kelly
William KE
Coughlin
Tremong Street
Jumiper
Castle Street
Unknown Man Killed Near Terminal Station
An unknown man believed to be James Montgomery a florist from Wellesley was struck by a train in the yard of the new Terminal station near Federal street drawbridge and killed instantly late last night. The corpse was taken to Ans undertaker Jones on Lagrange street.
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James Montgomery
Wellesley
New Terminal
Federal Street
Ans Dertaker Jones
Lagrange Street
Meriden Triumphs Over Springfield In Polo, 3-1
Meriden defeated Springfield 3 to 1 in a brisk polo match in Meriden Conn. March 8. Hipson started strong, then broke his skate and was replaced by Mu Emith. Connell also broke skate later with Smith returning. Rushey led Meriden with 4 points and Hipson tallied 2 as fouls were called on Menardy and Smith.
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Meriden
Springfield
Conn
Meride
Rushey
F. Warner
Hipson
Menardy Smith
Smith
Farrell
Harrington
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IF. G. Newton
George Brown
Ntep
Osa
Hunter
Baltimore
Wellington A. Hardy
Broad St
Miss
G. S. Cheney & Co
Union Street
Somerville
A. B. Grover
Cross St
New England
Omega Chemical Co
Central Street
Mass
Inc
Ide
Lyndonville, Vt
MR. Lincoln
John Gaffney
Wilson
Hanover ST
Pillsbury
Supreme Court
Express League
John Duncan
Kipling
BIG Pump Trust
Massachusetts
United Companies
Berkeley Street
Gilpin
Paul Revere
Charlestown Square
Inspector Griffin
Devil May Care
Steed
Senator Allen
Newell
C. H. Keitz
Jones St
Sioux City
Knights
E. L. Hearn
South Framingham
K. C
Orks
Whyte
Leag Packing Company
Courn
I Conway Eee
Kane
Waltham Cycle Cc
Foster
Kerrison
Waltham
Haggerty
Wetherbee
Ebeveesedeosesoerstere
Herbert
Tiger Roadsters
Tis Bowler
Clark
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