Money in Mouth Stubborn Death Feared Suicide
Patrick Sullivan aged 59 of Tecumsen Street Bay Street met death after swallowing three coins: half dollar quarter and a nickel. Wife notes he often kept money in his mouth likely to hide from her. He drank lightly and leaves a grown family. London dispatch reports Japanese forces seizure of Yin Kao fortifications and heavy fighting near Tenchantai with high Chinese casualties. General Nodzu promoted marshal as Empress tours Hiroshima hospitals. Chinese defenses fortified near Fosama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Patrick Sullivan
Tecumsen Street
Sullivan
London
Central News
Tokio
Yin Kao
New Chwang
Liao
Nodzu
Tenchantai
Empress of Japan
Hiroshima
Red Cross
Shanghai
Formosa
The League Doctors Debate Medical Bills at Berkeley Hall
The Constitutional Liberty League held a Berkeley Hall meeting to oppose a Harvey bill. It would require registration for clairvoyants and other non-M D practitioners. Protesters claim the state board favors old school doctors and seek legislative judiciary review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Health
Constitutional Jiberty League
Berkeley Hall
Philip G. Peabely
Massachusetts
State Board of Medical Registration
United States Army
Navy
Marine
State Board of Registration
Harvey
Constitutional Liberty League
Moulton
M. D
Old School
League
Judiciary
Leaguers
Liberal School” of Medicine
Young Ladies' Charitable Association Meeting in Roxbury
The Fourth annual meeting of Boston's Young Ladies' Charitable Association was held at St. Rose Hall in Roxbury. Nearly 30 attendees celebrated the debt freedom of the Free Home for Consumptives in Dorchester, noting extensive annual care for the sick poor, with a musical program and speeches by members followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Charitable Association of
Boston
St. Rose Hall
Roxbury
Free Home For Consumptives
Dorchester
Brookline Depot Break In Tied to Postal Bandits
The Boston and Albany depot in Brookline was entered last night between seven and the hour. A crowbar left at the scene helped detect the entry. A woman saw a man fleeing toward Newton, about 5 feet 8 inches, wearing a soft hat and a dark brown spring overcoat. No tickets or much cash missing. police warn of a gang suspected in post office and depot break ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany
Brookline
Newton
Burglar Irish Burns Shot by Bridgeport Police
Bridgeport officers watching a burglar known as the cleverest in the area followed Ka ward alias Irish Burns as he left a house and returned with a bag. He fled upstairs and jumped from a second floor window. a shot struck his arm, ending the chase. The bag held items from Beach Bros warehouse. Burns was hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Kaward
Irish Burns
Burns
Burke
Ward
Beach Bros
Sersnicion
Tribute to John Davies Beloved Boston Free Thinker
Friends of John Davies gathered in Hospitaller Hall to honor the late Boston actor and free thinker born in 1821 in Chester England. Speakers praised his liberalism courage in defending free speech, and his lifelong work for independent thinking and equal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Davies
Hospitaller Hall
James Cooper
Davies
Chester
England
Manchester
Boston Museum Company
The
Museum Company
Melvin
Mr. Davies
Wendell Phillips
William Lloyd Garrison
J. van Elderen
Greenwood
Brockton Unions Form Central Typographical Branch
A large gathering of delegates in Brockton saw the formation of Brockton Typographical Union No. 224 led by C. G. Wilkins deputy organizer of New England. The new union includes workers on the Times and Diamond and several job printers and plans to affiliate with New England Typographical Union and Co. L. U. The enterprise press may join soon as the local labor movement pushes a Typographical Union label for the Diamond weekly. The group backs widening circulation and the Boston headquarters idea for accessibility. The stock report shows strong finances and multiple Brockton shoe operatives’ craft groups support amalgamation. The convention in Boston on April 10 will represent all Brockton organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Central Labor Union
International Typographical Union
C. G. Wilkins
New England
New England Typographical Union
Co. L. U
Times and Diamond
Brockton Typographical Union
Diamond Corporation
Boston
St Pauls Reformed Episcopal Church Reopens on Blue Hill and Lawrence
After months of silence the St Pauls Reformed Episcopal Church on the corner of Blue Hill avenue and Lawrence avenue resumed worship yesterday morning at 10 30 with Rev P James Lyons as pastor. He delivered a forceful sermon to a sizeable congregation and led evening services at 7 30. Regular devotions and Sunday school will be held under his supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Hill Avenue
Lawrence Avenue
St. Paul’s Reformed Episcopal Church
P. James Lyons
Mr. Lyons
Duffy Located Dead After Long Topsfield Search
The body of Lawrence Duffy was found near a Topsfield swamp after days of searching by Salem and Topsfield residents. He had left Salem on March 1 to visit his Beverly sister and wandered on the Topsfield Georgetown road. he was about 55, a G A R veteran, partially demented, leaves a wife and three daughters. The body was transported to Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Duffy
Ambrose Mason
Topsfield
Duffy
Alley Street
Salem
Beverly
Georgetown
Nash
A. F. Towne
Post 34
Catholic Church Fires Rumors in Dorchester Street
In South Boston a postman visited Father Clexton after rumors of several arson attempts at St. Augustine's Church. He said no actual attacks occurred though precautions are heightened. A prior incident six weeks ago left the floor soaked with oil and half burned matches. The priest suspects a fanatic but believes no immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine’s Church
Dorchester Street
Boston
Father Clexton
City of Richmond sinks at East New London dock
The steamer City of Richmond, tied up at the Central Vermont wharf in East New London, began sinking at noon after an injector pipe froze and burst. Divers will inspect as tugs pump to remove water four to five feet in the after cabin. formerly owned by the Boston and Maine Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
City of Richmond
Central Vermont Railroad
East New London
Richmond
Thomas Walsh
T. W. Wellington
Alert
Pr. S. N
Building Trades Council Admits New Delegates and Backs Union Barbers
At the regular meeting held at 987 Washington street new delegates were admitted from the Gas Fitters Union and Steam Fitters Helpers. A Barbers Union communication was indorsed, and the council voted to patronize only union barbers. A resolution protested carrying mail and baggage on electric cars, and a petition to the Legislature was ordered against Postmaster Coveney experimenting with mail on electric cars. A three person committee was named to meet with the Co L A on liquor dealers’ agreement with labor groups. The legislative committee was told to attend the granite cutters bill hearing at the State House this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Washington Street
Gas Fitters’ Union
Steam Fitters
Barbers’ Union
Coveney
Co. L. A
State House
Navy Yard Funding Passed by Congress for Charlestown Yard
Through Congressman O Neil and last Congress appropriations committees the Charlestown Navy Yard secured required funds. The list includes multiple clerks, writers, messengers, and yard staff with per diem and annual salaries, plus 1500 for completing the electric plant at Charlestown Yard and U S 8 Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil
Charlestown Navy Yard
Congress
U. S
Cromwell Forgery Case Ended by Self Inflicted Death
Cromwell Iowa resident David Blossar, an influential local figure, forged collateral received by Creston National Bank. Forgeries may total about $10,000, with additional personal loans of around $15,000. When approached for arrest he attempted to flee, drew a revolver and killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Cromwell
David Blossar
Creston National Bank
Blossar
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted Against Grip
An old era advertisement argues that grip harms the body by congesting organs and draining circulation and claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey relieves congestion, improves digestion, and strengthens the body. It cites physician and lay opinion, urges readers to buy six bottles, and notes grocers stock the product for winter grip season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Boxing Gossip Sees Griffo Dime and Contenders Leave Boston
Boxing gossip notes Griffo and Dime left Boston for New York and Leominster as fans debate the bout’s legality and result. Mentions O’Brien aiming to beat Dobbs and Walcott, Kennedy negotiating Coney Island contests, Starlight vs Dixon, and Kilrain’s bid against O’Donnell with regional training plans and letters from Malden and Boston reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffo
Jimmy Dime
Boston
Hugh Behan
Fitzgerald
New York
Leominster
Mass
George Lamorel
Newcastle
Penn
Dime
Jim Kennedy
Seaside Athletic Club
Coney Island
Dick O’brien
Bobby Dobbs
O’brien
Walcott
Dobbs
O'Brien
Nahant Beach
Billy Smith
Jimmy Kelly
Mike Dunn
Saxonville
Tom Foster
Billy Vernon
Malden
Tom O'Connor
Pastime Athletic Club
O'Connor
Post
Sporting News
O’connor
Seaview Avenue
Riverside Boat Club
Robert Montgomery
Kentucky Rosebud
Martin Flaherty
Starlight
Dixon
Youngs Allen
John Meadows
Jack Casey
Jimmy Connolly
Joe White
Bert McIntire
Kilrain
Rob Roy
A Point for Yachtsmen to Remember
A Springfield Republican report from Cannes notes the Dakotah American 10 rater won her class while the Ailsa and Britannia contested in big sloops. The piece argues small yachts have driven marine architecture advances, with many more starts yielding practical lessons for designers beyond America’s Cup glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Cannes
Dakotah
Ailsa
Britannia
Burns Defeats Jones in Lancashire Lightweight Clash
A large Pottsville crowd saw Bennie Jones the American lightweight champion face Joe Burns the Lancashire champion in a $100 match. Burns had to throw Jones four times in an hour and won, though the contest was hard fought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Penn
Bennie Jones
America
Joe Burns
Lancashire
Eng
Burns
Jones
Wheelmen Club Meetings With New Elections Planned
Secretaries Abbott Bassett and Pease attend as the Press Cycling Club and Maverick Wheelmen prepare for elections, new offices and a lively race for control. Clubs reorganize amid bike shows, minstrel rehearsals, and a busy upcoming April century ride by Lawrence Land.
Indiana Bicycle Co displays bloomers in window to lure buyers
The Indiana Bicycle Company at 38 Columbus Avenue showcases jacque minot and Mermet roses and the latest Waverley cycles for men and women. Advertising stunt praised by manager Andy McGarrett, with Waverley bikes priced at eight dollars seen as a bargain. Peter J. Berle touts custom wheel orders, while W. Ke. Sanborn promotes Vici tires after a West tour. J. M. Linscott plans to stock heatings wheels this year and reports high Falcon demand. Khoss of Singer agency notes continued sales as jury service delays linger. The Singer wheel remains the only pure English make in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bicycle Company
Columbus Avenue
Graves
Andy McGarrett
Waverley
McGarrett
Khoss
Singer Agency
Entries at Alexander Race Card Six Thoroughbred Fields
Five furlongs feature Little Bravo Apollo and others at 105 pounds each in the first race. The second race covers six and a quarter furlongs with Blue Bird at 108 and company, while the third lists six and a quarter furlongs led by Chearn at 112 and Canadian at 112. The fourth race runs five furlongs with Tammany Hiall and rivals. fifth covers six and a half furlongs headed by Fan King and West Side in a tight weight field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Bravo
Apollo
R. F. Dee
Dutch Lou
Columbus
Mate
Clansman
Rama
Intimidad
Wang
Belle Blackburn
Psyche
Chearn
Syde
Fritz
Miss Castles
Northford
Bellagio
Tammany Hiall
Reynard
Mickey B
Sonora
Cadet
Vestibule
Trinculo
Jersey
Lilly K
de Courcey
Fan King
West Side
Elizabeth
Johnny
Detroit
Venusberg
First race at seven furlongs features Florence P and others tied on 106
In the opening event at seven furlongs Florence P Manoa Satellite and Ed Brown tie at 106 with Merritt 107 Hodgson 100 and 108 for Imp Wolsey B F Ely Jr 105 Merritt 107. Second race for two year olds covers three furlongs with multiple horses at 107 pounds including J W Levi Riley Brannan Birdie Barker Boy Fannie Wilson Loretta Minnie Clyde Lois Conti Sister Mollie Leaseman Hella Kreuse and Inspector Hunt at 110.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence P
Manoa
Satellite
Ed Brown
Imp. Wolsey
B. F. Ely, Jr
Merritt
Hodgson
J. W. Levi
Riley Brannan
Birdie
Barker Boy
Fannie Wilson
Loretta
Minnie Clyde
Lois
Conti
Mollie
Leaseman
Hella
Kreuse
Inspector Hunt
Folly
Buckettte
Sir James
Tippecanoe
Mote
Brakeman
Oxford
Hopeful
Joe Woolman
Lester
Excelsior
Sarcasm
Burrell
Longshot
Void
Nellie Osborn
Trixte
Brevity
Woman Gives Birth in East Boston Corner
Around 4 20 yesterday afternoon a unidentified 27 year old woman at Bennington and Brooks streets in East Boston suddenly fell ill. She delivered a baby boy before help could be arranged. Both were taken to a drug store for attention and later transferred to McLean Lying-in Hospital for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington and
Brooks Streets
Boston
McLean Lying-in
Proposals for Stop Cocks Sealed by Boston Water Board
The Boston Water Board invites sealed proposals for stop cocks to be opened publicly at City Hall on Monday March 18 1895. Bids must include both written and figure prices a certified check for 500 dollars and signatures. Specifications and plans available at City Engineer’s office. The Board may reject all bids if not in city interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Water Board
City Hall
Boston
N. B
Water Board
Sealed Proposals for Boston Brick Intercepting Sewer
Sealed proposals for furnishing brick to the city of Boston for the intercepting sewer in Dorchester will be received at the City Engineer’s office until noon on March 16 1895. Bids require a certified $200 check payable to Boston and may be rejected. City Engineer William Jackson reserves right to reject all bids. OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER Boston March 4 1895. Also sealed proposals at Plattsburgh N Y until April 4 1895 for hospital and barracks work with plumbing heating and gas piping. CAPT GEO E POND A Q M directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Boston
Mass
Publoe Garden
Charles Street
Boylston
Tremont Street
Commission
George G. Crocker
Charles H. Dalton
Thomas J. Gargan
George F. Swain
Albert C. Burrage
Boston Transit Commission
B. Leighton Beral
Dorchester
City Hall
Plattsburgh
N. Y
United States
CAPT
Geo. E. Pond, A. Q. M
Auction Sales Alfred F. MacDonald Boston listing
Auctioneer Alfred F. MacDonald conducts sales from Room 4 in the Rogers Building Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred F. MacDonald
Rogers Building
Boston
Foreclosure Sale on Boston South End Property 1895
Pursuant to a mortgage deed dated January 13 1892 and assigned to William M Collins the property between Sixth and Seventh streets in South Boston will be sold at public auction March 27 1895 at 8 pm. The parcel covers about 22000 square feet including lots 117 118 and part of 119 120 on the 1842 plan with rights of passage and drainage and subject to taxes and park betterment assessments. Terms to be announced at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Walcott
James Collins
Suffolk
William M. Collins
Sixth
Boston
South
Sixth Street
United States of America
Alexander Wadsworth
Seventh Street
Samuel S. Perkins
Moses Darling, Jr
New England weavers form state union in Fall River
Representatives of the weavers from New Bedford Fall River and Clinton met to prepare for a state level union. They drafted resolutions and elected temporary officers and plan to invite Lawrence Lowell Chicopee and other city unions to attend the next meeting to pursue united action for favorable Massachusetts weaving legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
New Bedford
Clinton
Lawrence
Lowell
Chicopee
Massachusetts
Boston Train Timetable From Park Square 1894
Weekday and Sunday departures from Boston to New York New Haven New London Fall River Newport New Bedford and other points via Shore Line Stonington Maryland Route with varied times and prices. Also kneeland street Plymouth Marlboro Fall River New Bedford Provincetown Chatham and Nantucket service. Through tickets and Parlor Car seating available. December 31 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Park Square
New York
New Haven
New London
Shore Line
Fall River
Stonington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
bNewport
bNew Bedford
bCottage City
Kneeland Street
Plymouth
Abington
Duxbury
Newport
Provincetown
Chatham
Efvannis
Woods Hall
Cottage City
Nantucket
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Old State House
Park Square Station
Kneelan Street
L. H. Palmer
GEC
L. Connor
E.G. Allen
A. C. Kendall
Pass
Albany
Wagner
Chicago
L. A
Cincinnati
Big Four
Utica
Toledo
Michigan Central B. R
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Mariford
Springfield
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Rghmond Straght
Jade
Virginia
Oth Allen & Jinter
Can ToBacco Co
the League Doctors
the Free Home For Consumptives
Young Ladies’ Charitable Association
UNIGH
Topsfield Swamp
St. Augustine's
Navy Yard
California
Rock Square
Pameua Hall Square
Abbott Bassett
Press Cycling Club
Pease
Columbias
Victors
Lawrence P. Land
Mr. Land
Hasy Club
Warren
Eagle Club
New York Recorder
J. E. Towne
A. J. Ochs
Maverick Wheelmen
Central Square
Mavericks
Glee Club
Gill
Wheeler
Pennington and Bailey
Cycle Trade Notes
Peter J. Berle
Mr. Berle
W. KE. Sanborn
J. M. Linscott
Alexander
New Orleans
City OF Boston
W. A. Carson
City OF
Mortcadee
State Weavers’ Union
ST. Johnsbury
Connecticut
New Britain
Waterbury
Hartford
Smith
St. Johnsbury Association
Egresent
Railrrods
Boston & Maine
R.R
City Ticket Office
Washington St
Corner State St
Union Station
Portland
Augusta
Bangor
War Harbor
Concord
N. M
Upper Roads
Lewiston
N. H
St. John
Halifax
Provinces
V. St. Stephen
St. Andrews
North Conway
Intervale
Glen
Crawfords
Fabyans
Twin Mountal Whitefield
Jefferson
Lancaster
Grand Trunk Res
Maine Central
Oo Thomaston
Rockland
Eastport
Calais
Manchester and Concord
Fairyvann
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Bristol
Claremont
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Norwich
Hanover
Thetford
Bradford
Newbury
Nor
Vutuag
Chicago and
the West
G. T. Ry
C. P. Ry
St. Paul
Minneapolis
C. P. St. & Sootins
D. J. Flanders
Usn
T Pas’r
New York, New Haven & Hartford
R. R. Old Colony System
Hanses
Bonnel Rania
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Saratoga
Binghamton
Hornellsville
Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Watertown
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
BF Ars
Irey
Fast Express
Binghamton Pacific Express
Lake Champlain
Keene, Bellows Falls
White River Jet
Rutland
Whitehall
Fort Edward
Glens Falls
Adirondacks
Burlington
St. Albans
Malone
Ottawa
Montreal
Poin Vermont
Canada
Bellows Falls
Causeway Street
Beaton
J. R. Watson
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston Dam
New York Limited
Andashington St
Kneeland St
A. S&s. Hanson
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