Boston Defences Expand With New Guns And Mines
Boston harbor defences receive major upgrades as Long Island Head and Fort Warren add ten inch rifles and mines. The Lady Ellen transports fifty heavy shells to Long Island Head and Fort Warren while eight ton converted rifles are moved for Mobile Alabama. Recruiting stations report a surge of applicants amid a wartime scare. defense plans include rapid militia mobilization and stringent enlistment tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Warren
Long Island Head
Boston
Wa Ree
Snes
Tong
Castle Island
Betts Bros
Lady Ellen
Mystic Wharf
Jennie
Betts
Simesencen
Mansfield
Sheells
Fort Winthrop
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Mobile
Ala
King of Them All Promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills in Boston Ad
A Boston resident Asa F. Crocker testifies to relief from kidney pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Knight’s pharmacy. The ad urges sales through Foster Milburn Co and notes a Marine Navy yard scene with new Lee straight pull rifles and recruitment activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa F. Crocker
Boston
Washington St
Jamaica Plain
Tam
Dean
Knight’s Pharmacy
Court
Hanover Streets
Kidin
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
U. S
Charlestown Navy Yard
Local Cuban Volunteer Legion Enrolls in Dover Street
At 2 Dover Street local agent Mr Whiting is enrolling members in the American Cuban Volunteer Legion. Started by General Colby to raise 25000 volunteers to fight for Cuba for four months. About eighty eight enrolled so far with more joining daily. Colby says the legion will go to Cuba whether or not war with Spain comes, fundraising ongoing. The oath pledges allegiance to the republic of Cuba while honoring U S duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Street
Whiting
Legion
Cuba
Spain
Republic of
Uba
United States
Doubtful Efficacy of Dr Bull’s Dugn Apron Stated
A reader questions claimed cures from a product called Dr Bull’s Dugn Apron noting skepticism about its effectiveness and referencing supposed remedies seen in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Death of George Muller Founder of Orphan Homes
London reports the death of George Muller founder of the Orphan Homes at Ashley Down Bristol. Born in Prussia on September 27 1805 he faced early misdeeds before embracing religious work in Halle Teignmouth and London He led the Bristol orphan home expanding to serve more than 2000 children by 1856 relying on voluntary gifts with no collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Muller
Orphan Homes
Ashley Down
Bristol
Eng
Halbertstadt
Prussia
Halle
Teignmouth
Ebenezer Chapel
Layer
Death of Mrs John Diamond Found in Attleboro Brook
The body of Mrs John Diamond who vanished from her North Attleboro home this morning was recovered tonight in a brook at Attleboro Falls. Medical Examiner Holden cites partial suffocation and exposure as the cause.
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Attleboro
John Diamond
North Attleboro
Attleboro Falls
Holden
Manufacturers Discussing the Project at Fall River
Fall River manufacturers debate curtailing cotton mill production as a preliminary step for a wider summer policy. Officers of the Manufacturers Association report no action yet by leaders. Some say curtailment is needed, though timing remains uncertain amid weak trade and tight money conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
New England
Manufacturers’ Association
Weavers Demand Abolition as New Bedford Fining Talks End
At a March 10 conference in New Bedford between cotton manufacturers and weavers, manufacturers agreed to modify fines for imperfect goods while weavers insisted on abolishing the system. The stalemate leaves the strike unresolved with little settlement prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Five Shots Stop Notorious Thief In Warren Avenue Chase
Orson Tripp alias Charles Jackson halted after a five shot pursuit by Division 6 officers on Warren avenue at about 5 AM. He fled from Lougee & Co. at 44 Warren avenue after breaking in and stealing carpeting. Victims include Jacob Fitchstean 9 Compton street 200 dollars in clothing Bernard Alch 130 Castle street 60 dollars, and Mr Filderman 28 Albion street 100 dollars with half recovered. Additional clothing stolen from 2 Prince street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 6
Orson Tripp
Charles Jackson
Warren Avenue
Tripp
Station 1
Lougee & Co
Shay and
Driscoll
Jacob Fitchstean
Compton Street
Bernard Alch
Castle Street
Mr. Filderman
Albion Street
Prince Street
O Connor Exonerated In Municipal Court
A. J. O Connor ex treasurer of Division 38 A O H was discharged from custody at the first session of the Municipal Criminal Court after proving his accounts with Division 38 were correct. He says the arrest resulted from hasty action and he complied with auditing laws and turned over all to his successor. He pledges loyalty to the order and duty as a Hibernian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. O’connor
Division 38
Municipal Criminal Court
Smelter Fire Devastates Deadwood Plant and Rail Lines
A Deadwood South Dakota report confirms a blaze at the Deadwood and Delaware smelter caused by an overturned pot of molten slag. The plant burned, several Burlington and Elk Horn cars were destroyed, and a bridge on Burlington tracks fell. Losses run to 230000 with 100000 insured, rail damages about 10000, leaving 400 workers unemployed and mine shutdowns likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Bee
Deadwood
Delaware
Burlington
Elk Horn
Parker and Morse Offer Boston Excursion in April
Parker and Morse announce a personally conducted tour leaving Boston April 1 via Norwich line and returning April 8 via Fall River line. Four days in the National Capital with five hours of Philadelphia sight-seeing and Mt. Vernon visit. New York stop-over optional. itineraries at 15 School Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Parker and Morse
Boston
Norwich
Fall River
National Capital
Philadelphia
Mt. Vernon
New York City
School Street
Coburn Stationery Co
Alabastine Superior Wall Coating Promotes Durability
Alabastine is a durable natural coating for walls and ceilings made to mix with water in five and six pound packages. It is a cement from a weak compound set hard over time and can be recoated without washing. Beware cheap kalso jaines that resemble it. request genuine Alabastine in labeled five pound packages and report fraud if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla
Wall Decor Debate and Alabastine Patent Challenge
The article surveys women seeking changes in wall decoration and dealers lamenting wall paper costs and profits. Painters and decorators backing an era of durable wall coatings urge use of Alabastine over cheap kalso mine products, warning against direct infringement and patent claims on cold water mixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Alabastine Co
Alabastine Promotes Versatile Fireproof Plaster Finish
Alabastine can be used on plastered walls wood ceilings brick or canvas. It is absolutely fireproof durable and easily applied. Suited for factory or warehouse use it is unexcelled. Sold by druggists and paint dealers nationwide with tint cards available from the Alabastine Company Grand Rapids Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Harvard class crews switch to lighter shells this season
Mumford trains the senior eight after Lehmann’s absence as Harvard crews shift from heavy boats to lighter shells. The senior eight shows strong form, with Domyns, DuBois, Perkins, Goodrich, Cabot, Wadsworth, Moulton, Adams in the boat and racing for seats. The sophomores, freshmen, and ’99 boat also field multiple eight lineups under Storrow and Storrow with Harding Bedford and others contending for seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Protins
Davy
Mumford
Lehmann
England
Dobyns
DuBois
Perkins
Goodrich
Cabot
Wadsworth
Moulton
Bow
Adams
Bancroft
Marvin
Riggs
J. F. Perkins
Swift
Nelson Perkins
Boardman
Thomson
Coleman
Donald
Whitbeck
Blake
Poughkeepsie
Harding
Bedford
Lee
Brown
J. J. Storrow
Higginson
Biddle
Byrd
Heath
Glidden
E. C Storrow
M. Townsend
Loud
Peyton
McKay
Gilchrist
Ivans
Henderson
Webster
W. Lawrence
Perry
Williams
Lyman
Wheelwright
Frost
Endicott
Hawkins
New Swimming Chute Booms at Brookline Public Bath
A new water chute at the Brookline public bath house operated last evening before hundreds of visitors. The Brookline Swimming Club members inspected and tested the chute which performed perfectly and drew hearty laughs as bathers slid into the water, some in comic poses. Notables present included J. L. Clusker, Dr. George Francis, William F. Finney, B. W. Neal Jr., and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Brookline Swimming Club
Pierce
Natatorium
J. L. Clusker
George Francis
William F. Finney
B. W. Neal, Jr
Lawrence J. Sweeney
Peter F. McNally
W. H. Rice
A. Kinsman
Gardner W. Noyes
F. J. Untersee
K. Spalding
KE. Byd Stratton
George T
Boston Man Wins Canada Amateur Racquet Championship
Montreal March 10 The annual Canadian amateur racquet championship began with T A Shaw Jr of Boston defeating W R Miller of Montreal in three straight games Rolland of Montreal defaulted to McTier also of Montreal The likely champion could be from the United States as Rollands injury sidelined him Tomorrow evening 8 Patton of New York faces Shaw in a match that could decide the title
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
T. A. Shaw, Jr
Boston
W. R.miller
Rolland
McTier
United States
Mr. Shaw
Patton
New York
Telegrapher's receiver donated to Cornell museum
Hiram W. Sibley of Rochester purchased from Stephen Vail of New York and presented to Cornell University for the museum of the Sibley College of Mechanical Engineering the original telegraph receiver used for Morse's first Baltimore to Washington message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
Hiram W. Sibley
Rochester
Stephen Vail
New York
Cornell University
The
Sibley College of Mechanical Engineering
Morse
Baltimore
Washington
Still Better Rates for the West by Canadian Pacific
The Canadian Pacific railway announces special low rates to the Pacific coast and intermediate points. From New England to Seattle or Vancouver first class $36, second $23. to San Francisco $40 first class $30 second. From New England to St Paul $16. Tourist cars depart Boston Wednesdays and Portland Tuesdays with direct Montreal to Vancouver service. Office: 197 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pacific Coast
New England
Seattle
Vancouver
San Francisco
St. Paul
Canadian Pacifico Railway
Boston
Portland
Montrea
T Ane Pacific Railway
New Eingland
Newashington Street
Bos
Railroad crossing hearing and city actions in Boston
The Boston board acting as county commissioners held a hearing on the Boston & Providence Railroad cross street plan near Dartmouth street and Washington street bridge. Remonstrants urged minimal delays, railroad counsel explained plans, and bridges may close briefly. A loan of 25000 dollars for Back Bay Fens dirt and sewage removal was approved. A 5000 dollar target practice appropriation for the militia was set. The board and school committee will meet March 22 to fill the Edward H. Dunn vacancy and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Providence Railroad Company
Dartmouth Street
Boston Terminal Company
C. F. Malley
Washington Street
Washington Street Bridge
Josiah H. Benton
Shawmut Avenue
Harrison Avenue
Wells
Charles
Back Bay
Codman
Board of Aldermen
Boston
South Union Station
Union Station
Oston
Edward H. Dunn
Librarian Hayes Buruied at Somerville Home Service
Funeral for John S. Hayes of the Somerville Public Library was held at his home 63 Dartmouth street with City Council delegates and library trustees in attendance. Rev. Charles L. Noyes led the rites at Oak Grove cemetery, and a memorial service is planned at Winter Hill Church with Mayor Perry and library officials speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns. Hayes
Somerville Public Library
Dartmouth Street
Public Library
Charles L. Noyes
Winter Hill Congregational Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Noyes
Perry
G. A. Southworth
Charles S. Lincoln
Brookline Selectmen Hear Appeal on Villa Lane Acceptance
A Brookline town hearing in the Town Hall discussed whether to accept Villa Lane as a town way. Abutters urged acceptance citing its poor condition and asked the town to improve it. The Selectmen adjourned the matter for further advisory consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Villa Lane
Division 13 A O H to Hold Annual Ball in Bethesda Hall
The Division 13 A O H annual ball takes place in Bethesda Hall on March 16 with a feature banner presentation by the ladies auxiliary. Mayor's secretary Thomas A Mullen will present and Edward L Logan will accept for the division. Attending expected: Mayor Quincy Aldermen Norton and Paige Representatives Baldwin Gleason Bresnahan and McManus and county order president William J Cronin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 13
Bethesda Hall
St. Patrick’s
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Thomas A. Mullen
Edward L. Logan
Quincy
Norton and
Paige
Baldwin Gleason
Bresnahan and
McManus
William J. Cronin
Order
Seven day Pennsylvania railroad tour on Wagner palace cars
Special personal tour by Wagner palace cars from New York to Washington and Philadelphia April 1 and return. All expenses covered at $2. Special cars depart April 7 8 and 9 with optional longer stays in Washington or New York. Itinerary by D N Bell Boston tourist agent 20 Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
D. N. Bell
Washington Street
Boston
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Cuban Volunteer Bureau
Watertown
Kneeland Street
Uncle Sam
Iit
Massey
Sergeant Massey
Republic of Cuba
Dalton
Massachusetts
King OF Them
Urie
Newport
Navy Yard
Lancaster
United States Navy
Springfield
Wabash
Nelson A. Miles
Watertown Arsenal
Hood
Bacon
Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
Duffy's Pure
Duffy Malt Whiskey CO
A. J. O'Connor
Ples
Cornell
Ivorine
J. B. Williams Co
Glastonbury, Ct
Dunn
Librarian Hayes
Brookline Selectmen
BALL
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Andrew Hel
Elsie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Scollay Square
Harrison
Dawson
James O. Fallon
J. P
John C. Harrison
Ethel M. Dawson
Columbis Theatre
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