Woman donates deed and jewelry to church in Lent gesture
A Brooklyn telegraph operator, moved by Lenten duty, offered a house deed and a pile of jewelry to St. John's Church in Seventh Avenue. The rector accepted the trust but kept the deed, jewelry unavailable, and the owner may reclaim the assets later if she wishes. The case prompts debate on true sacrifice.
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New York
George F. Breed
St. John’s Church
Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn
Seventeenth Street
Dangers of Immigration Debate at Unitarian Club
General Walker urges restricting immigration citing labor market impact and prices. Wadlin backs 1890 laws, Foster criticizes industrial pressure, Atkinson defends free flow for work and growth amid evolving views on settlers and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace G. Wadlin
Frank K. Foster
Louisville Policy Shops Targeted in State Suit
In Louisville policy shops face legal action as Kentucky sues the Frankfort Lottery Company for violating statute and the new constitution. The suit seeks to end daily policy drawings run from offices in New York and across the nation, with profits estimated at about 500000 dollars yearly.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Law and Equity Court of
State of
Frankfort Lottery Company
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
New Orleans
Frankfort
Louisiana
Lottery Company
Senate Debates Behring Sea Treaty Ratification In 1890s Row
The Senate spent hours reviewing the Behring Sea seal fisheries treaty with Britain, reading President messages and correspondence since 1891. Senators Sherman Allison Morgan and others weighed ratification with a renewal clause and potential withholding of exchanges if Britain refused to renew the modus vivendi.
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Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Committee On Foreign Relations
Sherman
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Lord Salisbury
United States
Allison
Morgan
Teller
Asio
England
Case of Bat Dog Aboard Winnie Lewry Fights Hard Luck
A Boston two masted schooner Winnie Lewry from St Mare Haiti bound for New York went overdue after Jan 8. Feb 25 reports say she was short of provisions and supplied by Johannes Brun at New York. A four masted schooner Andrew Adams reached Fortress Monroe from Demerara and noted the prior voyage of Jonie Lawry. The crew starved and reportedly killed and ate a dog during the long voyage.
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Boston
Winnie Lewry
McRitchie
St. Mare
Haiti
New York
Johannes Brun
Nassau
Andrew Adamns
Fortress Monroe
Demerara
Marca
Jonie Lawry
Adams
Trial on Halloran poison charge ends in hung jury
In the Maria Halloran case charged with attempting to poison her husband Bartholomew Halloran at Woburn last fall, the East Cambridge jury failed to reach a verdict after several days of trial and a new trial will be necessary.
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Maria Halloran
Bartholomew Halloran
Woburn
East Cambridge
Fortnightly Club Formed At Universalist Church
The Rev Stephen H Roblin has launched a new Fortnightly Club for Fortnightly Club at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church. Albert A Gleason Harvard Law graduate leads as president with Lizzie P Brewer as vice president and William W Foster secretary. E A Matthews Cambridgeport serves as treasurer. meetings set for alternating Mondays.
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Stephen H. Roblin
Columbus Avenue Universalist Church
New Life
M. Roblin
Albert A. Gleason
Harvard
Harvard Law School
Lizzie P. Brewer
Boston
William W. Foster
Tufts College
Edison Electric Company
E. A. Matthews
Cambridgeport
Edwin A. Bachelder
Commercial Bulletin
Mary Moulton
Cambridge
Cape Cod Changes as Winter Eases Coastline Reels
Provincetown March 9 The easterly gales this winter reshaped Cape Cod beaches with the last gale causing major shifts. The Race Point to High Head foot hills eroded 25 to 50 feet, Dead Man’s Hollow filled by the sea, and a sand barrier twelve feet high washed over. The wrecked schooner John Rommel unearthed after more than a decade. Halfway House lifeboat station now sits 35 feet from the bank instead of 100. High and Light beaches washed in, Nauset life station breached by 25 feet, and Nauset Beacon Lights bank cracked near the north tower leaving five feet to edge. A new tower soon needed. Chatham narrow beach cut through in several places. Seven miles of the government telephone line washed down between Chatham Beach and Monomoy.
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Provincetown
Mass
Cape Cod
Race Point
High Head
John Rommell
Hace Point
Peaked Hill
Nausett
Chatham
Chatham Beach
Monomoy
Edmunds Named as Possible French Mission Heir
President invites former Senator Edmunds as successor to Reid and offers a French mission. Edmunds plans a trip to Aix les Bains for his daughter's health.
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Edmunds
Reid
Aix-les-Bains
A Congressman's Funeral Held in Washington
Private funeral services for the late Representative John W. Kendall of Kentucky were held at noon today at his residence with Rev. Dr. Milburn, chaplain of the House, officiating. Burial will follow in Moorhead, Kentucky.
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Washixeton
John W. Kendall
Kentucky
Dr. Milburn
Moorhead
Negro Women Hold Church in Memphis Clash
Memphis March 9 A mob of more than two hundred women, led by Rev. Taylor Nightengale, seizes Central Baptist Church the largest colored church in the South. They vow to die rather than surrender to a faction trying to oust Nightengale. The women entrench in church and parsonage and defy authorities.
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Memphis
Tenn
Central Baptist Church
South
Taylor Nightengale
Econgregation
Nightengale
Fire destroys Duncans glass plant in Pirrssure Penn
Fire swept the George B. Duncans & Sons table ware glass plant on Tenth street Pirrssure destroying the plant, annex, furnaces, pots and patterns. The loss is valued at 250000 with 105000 insurance carried. The works were controlled by the United States Glass Company.
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Pirrssure
Penn
George B. Duncans & Sons
Tenth Street
United States Glass Company
Jealous husband kills wife then wounds self in Cracaco tragedy
In Cracaco on March 9 Joe Krievar shot and killed his wife at 9 AM in a drunken jealous rage. He then shot himself in the head and slashed his throat with a knife, dying minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Krievar
Cracaco
Lost overboard in storm aboard T J Stewart
Guernoster March 9 reports heavy weather on the coast as the bark T J Stewart from Trapani for sixty six days loses George Schofield second mate overboard during the gale.
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Guorucester
T. J. Stewart
Trapani
George Schofield
Apsley Buys Coffin Interest to Form Rubber Company
Hopson reports on March 9 L. D. Apsley purchasing J. H. Coffin’s share in the Goodyear Gossamer Company for 100000 dollars. Apsley will run the business as the Apsley Rubber Company.
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Hopson
L. D. Apsley
J.H. Coffin
Goodyear Gossamer Company
Apsley Rubber Company
Burglaries Reported in Jamaica Plain
A Brookline area crime report notes two Jamaica Plain burglaries. At 7 15 p m Tuesday a second floor window was used to enter the home of Joseph Duplan at Custer and Ballard stealing a brown plaid coat and shoes. Earlier Stephen McCarthy at 39 Jamaica Street had his closets raided with nothing of value taken.
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Joseph Duplain
Custer
Ballard Streets
Jamaica Plain
Stephen McCarthy
Jamaica Street
Burglary Suspect Nabbed in East Boston Case
Police in East Boston arrested James Cohan of 72 Porter Street for breaking and entering the homes of Celia Melnery at 92 Bremen Street and James Perkins at 14 Princeton Street. He is charged with larceny of about $50 in clothing.
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East Boston
James Cohan
Porter Street
Celia Melnery
Bremen Street
James Perkins
Princeton Stret
Pure California Wines Sold At Low Price
Advertisement notes a sale of wines at one dollar per gallon four bottles assorted from Blanchard and Farbar with locations and dock terms listed.
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California
Blanchard& Farbar
Toe
Dock Sa
Fauveul Hell Sa
The New Propeller on the Stonington
The first trip of the new steel propeller Maine on the Stonington line is awaited with interest by travelers and science, seen as a step toward comfort and safety on Long Island Sound. The Maine will join the line in a few days and is expected to be a success from the start. Descriptive pamphlets are available at 207 Washington Street or can be mailed to any address requested to Charles F. Conn, agent.
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Maine
Stonington
Comort
Long Island Sound
Washington Street
Charles F. Conn
Bazaar at the Brunswick Opens for Mission Fund
An Eastern bazaar opens at the Hotell Brunswick run by Stephen Vaitses to raise funds for mission work among his race. Items include rich Oriental goods and embroideries on sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attending are professors Tucker Hincks Ryder and ministers Clark Greer Adriance and Doreby.
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Brunswick
Stephen Vaitses
Vaitses
William J. Tucker
Edward Y. Hincks
W. Hi. Ryder
F. E. Clark
F. W. Greer
Winchester Adriance
C. A. Doreby
Transatlantic and Coastal Ships Arrive and Sail Dates
A compilation of March 9 listings shows Sarmatian from Glasgow and Inchgarvie from London in Boston, Edam from Amsterdam, Teutonic from Liverpool, Elbe from Bremen, Waesland from New York to Newark, Scandia from New York to Hamburg off the Lizard, Navarra from Boston to London via Scilly, Spree from Bremen to New York at Southampton, and Majestic from New York to Liverpool near Fastnet.
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Gow
Boston
Inchgarvie
London
New York
Edam
Amsterdam
Teutonic
Liverpool
Elbe
Bremen
Antwerp
Waesland
Newark
The
Lizard
Scandia
Hamburg
Scilly Islands
Navarra
Southampton
Spree
Fastnet
Majestic
Professor Sereno Watson, Harvard Herbarium Curator, Dies
Professor Sereno Watson, long-time curator of Harvard University’s Herbarium, died at his Cambridge home after a brief illness from influenza and heart dilation. Born December 1, 1826 in East Windsor, Connecticut, he helped advance American botany through the Gray Herbarium, major works, and teaching. Funeral services are set for Friday at Appleton Chapel.
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Sereno Watson
Harvard University
Shepard Street
Cambridge
Professor Watson
East Windsor
Conn
Yale College
New England
Pennsylvania
New York
Louis
California
Forteth Parallel
W. W. Bailey
Providence
New Haven
Eaton
Gray
Asa Gray
American Academy
James
Harvard
Appleton Chapel
Panic in Bowdoin Square as trolley wire bursts red hot
A Bowdoin Square trolley wire ruptured near the new theatre causing a red hot glow and a crowded safety perimeter. Fire crews drenched the insulating material as the line overheated and sparked again. Wiremen labored after midnight to replace and inspect the damaged system in the district.
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Bowdoin Square
Cambridge Street
New Theatre
Fowdoin Square
Chiffoniere Sale at Paine's Furniture Warerooms
If you resolved to cultivate order in 1892 a good chiffoniere clears the atmosphere and brings neatness from chaos. Paine's Furniture Company offers chiffonieres this month at 48 Canal Street for prices lower than ever, a great opportunity for purchasers.
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Paine
Canal Street
Just a Pleasant Street Fight in West End
John F Fecklin and Leander Gibson fought on Cambridge street yesterday afternoon Fecklin reportedly threw Gibson down and kicked him in the face Fecklin was arrested on assault and battery charges.
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John F. Fecklin
Leander Gibson
West End
Cambridge Street
Fecklin
Gibson
John Fitzgerald Held for Larceny in South End Case
John Fitzgerald was arrested in the South End yesterday charged with larceny from an unknown person. He was caught attempting to pawn about $30 worth of jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzgerald
South End
James Dolan Arrested for Stove Lifter Assault
James Dolan of 144 Fourth Street South Boston was arrested yesterday for assaulting his wife with a stove cover lifter. The wife sustained minor injuries and is described as not badly hurt.
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James Dolan
Fourth Street
Boston
Boston School Fire Safety Reform Proposal
The article discusses fire safety in Boston schoolhouses, contrasting poor protection with strong protections in Lawrence and Lowell factories. It cites Atkinson proposing a simple bill to require fire escapes costing 100 to 150 dollars per floor and urges a fine for cities and towns that neglect fire safety obligations. It notes existing fire department equipment but lacking penalties for noncompliance.
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Boston
Lawrence
Lowell
Atkinson
the Post
Boson
Deputy Grand Masters Dine at District Meeting
The annual meeting and dinner of the District Deputy Grand Masters Association was held at Young's last night with forty four members present. President Samuel Wells presided. Speakers included G. M. Wells Charles E. Gifford Charles H. Norris Henry J. Mills Alex M. Heyward Richard Briggs and others.
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Grand Masters’ Association
Young’s
Samuel Wells
Masons of
Masachusetts
G. M. Wells
Charles E. Gifford
Charles H. Norris
Henry J. Mills
Alex M. Heyward
Richard Briggs
George W. Bishop
W. M. King
George Ww. Stack James M. Gleason
F. F. Devine
Annual Purim Feast by Sabbath School of Temple Adath Israel
Pupils of the Sabbath school at Temple Adath Israel present their annual Purim entertainment in Turne Hall tonight. About a hundred guests from the Industrial School will attend. Music and drama accompany the program at No 3 Old State House under Mr L H Pamer. Transportation hub in Boston for Shore Line express and Colonial Express tickets available.
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Temple Adath Israel
Old State House
L. H. Pamer
Boston
Shore Line
Washington
Priest Pli ed the Whip in Brockton Street Incident
In Brockton on Elliott street Father McGrail of St Patrick's Church whipped an Irishman who had offended him. This marks a second assault after the priest earlier discharged the man for misusing funds intended for his Irish family. Neighbors back the priest’s actions.
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Brockton
Father McGrail
St. Patrick’s Church
Elliott Street
Ireland
Father Meiran
Wareren Avenue
Calvary Cemetery
Randolph
Eliott Street
Philadelphia Stockmarket midday values steady
Portagep elpecia reports noon trading with firm prices across listings. Several rail, coal and insurance stocks show fractional gains and steady demand. Notable quotes include Reading at 27% and Lehigh Valley at 56% with miscellaneous preferreds trading around midpoints.
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PortapEcpuia
lNoon
Philadelphia & Evie
Reading
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley
United Companes of New Jersey
Northern Pacific
Lehigh Navigation Company
Western New York & Pennsylvania
North American
Reading General Mortgages
San Francisco mining stock closing prices list
San Francisco closing prices for mining stocks on March 9 show Best & Belcher at 2.20, Ophir 2.90, Galena and Va. 4.40, Potosi 1.15, Crown Point 1.00, Gould & Curry 1.35, Sierra Nevada 1.70, Hale & Norcross 1.55, Mexican 2.00, and Yellow Jacket 1.25.
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San Francisco
Cal
Best & Belcher
Ophir
Gal
Uno
Con
Fine Horses at Russell and Drew Stables Boston
Some of the finest horses seen in the Boston market are at Russell and Drew 153 Portland street. They offer heavy draught horses unmatched in size and appearance and good driving horses with excellent paces. The stock is selling rapidly and attracting buyers seeking teams for heavy work.
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Boston
Russell & Drew
Portland Street
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Unitarian Club
F. A. Walker
Vendome
Arthur T. Lyman
Francis A. Walker
Europe
America
Congress
Wadlin
Bureau of Labor
Edward Atkinson
General Walker
Acc
086000 & CO
Washington St
Hgnatures
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Parson Nightingale
Law
Pittsburg
John
POST
Canevassers
Minneapolis
EE Et
Cleveland
Russell
Hill
Blaine
Harrison
Dark Horsemen
Purim
Priest
Philadelphia Stockmarket
Boston Loan CO
KEG A. 1
Boston Daily Traveller
Traveller
Traveller Publishing
Cohpam
State Street
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