Fourth of July Deadlock At Boston Common Council Session
A heated Common Council meeting last night centered on a Crocker resolution opposing bills to abolish the Boston Common Council. Speakers including Lane and Colby defended the council against reformers urging charter changes, with Miller critiquing Ward 17 and Ward 18 members. Reidy urged a cautious defense, praising the council as the people's branch and noting its role in shaping schools, hospitals, libraries, and city buildings.
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Martin
Lane
Ward
Colby
Crocker
Ward Il
Common Council
Common Council of
Boston
Committee On
Wne
Brer Colby
State House
Miller
Martin Miller
Ward 5
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Mr. Miller
Reidy
Legislative Committee
Massachusetts
Missouri
Congress
Executive
Council
Committee
Norris
Foster
Ward 9
Conry
Ward 2
General Martin
Mr. Conry
Board of Police
O'Callaghan
Ward 38
O’brien
Briggs
Manks
Dunn
Board of Aldermen
O'Callahan
Woods
Ward 13
General Court
Hood's Sarsaparilla credited for relief from dyspepsia
Mrs Meyer of Chicago reports severe indigestion and sickness after meals improved after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. She praises the remedy, says she would not be without it, uses it for her family, and recommends it to friends.
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Hood
Made to order two eggs two pounds one pest pgs full size
Advertisement item noting made to order merchandise priced at $10 offered by A. D.8 Manufacturers located opposite the American House with reference to 63 onfeeee.
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A. D
Posite
American House
Boston Council Debates Charter Reform and Firewatch Grants
The Boston City Council debated charter reform with calls to abolish the council or overhaul its powers and structure. Members criticized past leaders, pressed for public input, and advanced a resolution amid partisan debate. Investments in fire investigations and church arson rewards were approved for up to $1,000, with a broader plan to seek $4 million in additional borrowing for city needs.
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St. Ann's
Neponset
Church of the Gate of Heaven
South Boston
St. Peter’s Church
Dorchester
City of
Boston
City Council
Boston City Hall construction and harbor navigation inquiry
The article describes plans for building a new City Hall and outlines a proposed joint special committee action to examine Boston Harbor navigation and advise on potential city measures. It also mentions a Fire Department regulation query asking whether members may attend church services on Sundays without pay loss.
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Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Boston Harbor
Vespers Claim League Championship In Close Roundoff
Vespers defeat Nine Hundred and Ninety-ninth Artillery to clinch the 1894-95 season title in the rolling off series at Lowell. Final scores show Vespers ahead by 87 with strong opening play and notable scoring by Corwin Chapin Grover and Clement, while Artillery fought back in later strings.
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Lowell
Artillery
Theeague
Dorchester Centrals
Corwin
Grover
Loring
Clement
Whittler
Fancies Goulding
Chapin
Thorpe
Orne
Rebels Gather at Leulumoega in Samoa for War Demand
From Apia dated Feb 27 rebels in Samoa amass at Leulumoega in Aana, about 8000 strong with arms. They threaten to challenge King Malietoa on abdication or shared rule, prompting war if refused. Missionaries report halted planting and work, while Taylor faces criminal libel charges over a Rossi Stevenson connection claim. Lloyd Osbourne defends Stevenson’s name.
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San Francisco
Apia
Samoa
Leulumoega
Aana
Malietoa
Taylor
Robert Louis Stevenson
Atua
Lloyd Osbourne
Car 944 Jumps Track In Medford Streetcar Incident
On March 14 in Medford the Medford and Everett line streetcar 944 derailed on High street at 8 47 pm. It struck a giant pine post corner, then hit the curb, tossing passengers into a heap. Mrs. Conley of Watts street Malden and Miss Kate Gerlish of Malden were injured and treated at home. Mrs. Anderson of Cedar Cliff Terrace was badly frightened. The car’s steps and front bonnet were torn off.
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Medford
Mrs. Anderson
Cedar Cliff Terrace
GASE OF PERRY CHILDREN DESERTED ON STREETS
The three Perry children Abbie Freddie and Hattie face removal to the Tewksbury Almshouse today if New York authorities do not respond. Police seek the stepmother who vanished. children are cared for at Chardon Street Home and reported well. Superintendent Wrightington has arranged for removal if needed.
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Perry
Tewksbury Almshouse
New York
Abbie
Freddie
Hattie
Chardon Street
Wrightington
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
New York Commission
New Orleans Calm as Troops Guard Riverfront Work
New Orleans reports a quiet situation with Governor Foster still in town. About 750 soldiers under arms report to the armories, as preparations resume along the river front under military protection. Laborers return to Harrison line wharf under police and military guard after recent rioting.
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New Orleans
Mother Goose Party Delights Winter Hill Crowd
Odd Fellows Hall in Winter Hill Somerville filled with friends of the Ladies Circle of the Winter Hill Universalist Church for a Mother Goose party. Over 100 persons impersonated famous rhymes, with well known performers entertaining the audience, followed by dancing at the end of the show.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Winter Hill
Somerville
Winter Hill Universalist Church
Babyland
Elderselate elopement ties two Connecticut couples
In Millertown New York Charles Hendrix of Torrington and Carrie Staples of Waymart Penn were married after eloping. Steven Barden of Barkhamsted and Jenie Ashton of Waterbury attempted a Barkhamsted clergy man ceremony the day before but failed, leaving the unions settled in New York.
Brockton Votes $250,000 Sewerage System Loan
Brockton Common Council approves a $250,000 loan for a city sewerage system with thirty-year bonds at 4 percent. Bonds payable in twenty five annual payments starting in 19 percent. Sewerage commissioners plan to spend $59,000 before June 1 and $25,000 each month thereafter.
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Brockton
Common Council
Deering man seen on Boston train amid stock money search
DEERING, Me March 14 James K Austin who was said to have left Friday for Boston with a large sum to buy stock was spotted Saturday boarding a Boston and Maine train his wife left yesterday for Massachusetts to find him.
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Deering
James K. Austin
Boston
Massachusetts
Pains Relived in One Minute by Cuticura Plasters
A concise medical ad claims Cuticura Pain Plasters relieve pains in under a minute. The promotion highlights quick acting relief for aches and strains with a simple, portable plaster format promising rapid comfort. The text emphasizes convenience and immediate soothing effect.
How Does It Get Into the Blood Remedy Pitch
An advertisement asserts that disease enters the blood and kidneys fail to expel it. It recommends strengthening the kidneys to cure the disease and touts Warner's Safe Cure as the only remedy. The copy urges readers suffering to take the product, framing inaction as unwise.
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Warner
Waltham Lady Loses $2000 in Shopping Mall Heist
A fashionable Waltham woman, unnamed at her request, reported a $2000 loss after a large satchel containing diamonds and jewels vanished from a trimming department in a major city dry goods store. Inspector Joe Knox took charge, while clerks and staff corroborated she placed the bag on the counter before the theft.
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Waltham
Knox
Favorable Spanish rulings aid American firms in Cuba
A Madrid dispatch to the State Department reports Spain favorable to appeals by American concerns against taxes and fines on property and vessel manifests. The Juragua Mining Company and others including the steamship Joseph W Hawthorne, the ship Harry and Grace Reynolds, Brooks & Co, the Comas Machine Company, and the Cottolene cases are granted relief. Tax remissions protect Cuban mining exports to the United States.
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Washington
State Department Today
Taylor
United States
Madrid
Spain
Juragua Mining Company
Joseph W. Hawthorne
Harry and Grace
Italians slain at Walsenburg die by unknown hands
The coroner's jury in the Walsenburg jail killings ruled the Italians were killed by persons unknown. Governor McIntyre will act immediately after telegrams from Baron Fava. Italian consul Dr Cuneo plans to go to Walsenburg tonight to protect locals and arrange arrests.
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Denver
Col
Welsenburg
Baron Fava
Washington
McIntyre
Cuneo
Walsenburg
Grocers Meet in Boston Endorses Anti Double Taxation
Large crowd attends monthly dinner of the Boston Wholesale Grocers' Association at Young's. President Fitzroy Kelley presides. Hon. Jonathan A. Lane speaks on double taxation and the group endorses the Massachusetts Anti Double Taxation League. Jerome Jones, Esq., discusses municipal ownership of docks and boosting Boston commerce with Canada. A relief committee is formed to aid Newfoundland sufferers.
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Boston Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Young’s
Fitzroy Kelley
Jonathan A. Lane
Massachusetts
Jerome Jones
Boston
Canada
Provinces
Newfoundland
American Wringer Co Wringer and Sweeper Makers
The American Wringer Co at 13 and 13 Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Free Medical Services for All Diseases Offered by Dewey Co
The Dewey Medical Company at 74 Boylston Street Rooms 7 and 8 offers free medical services for all diseases. Examinations and treatments are provided without charge. Hours are 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 and 6 to 8, with Sundays 10 to 4.
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Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
Mrs Hale in Boston Consults Counsel Over Duel Fallout
Mrs Hale mother of Walter Scott Hale arrives in Boston to confer with counsel about her son's affairs after a duel challenge with Thomas F Gilroy Jr of New York. She stays at Parker House, may remain days, executrix of Hale estate. Gilroy did not train or respond yesterday. Hale is reported in Haverhill for weeks.
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Hale
Walter Scott Hale
Thomas F. Gilroy, Jr
New York
Boston
Parker House
Haverhill
Post
Tragic Carbolic Acid Death Of Lynn Child
Yesterday morning a two year old boy, son of Charles W Hawkes of 315 Chatham Street Lynn, died after drinking carbolic acid. Mrs Hawkes had set the bottle on the table and the child drank the contents before he could be stopped. A physician was summoned but the child could not be saved.
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Charles W. Hawkes
Chatham Street
Lynn
Ballard Weds Florence Olin In Quiet Boston Ceremony
Florence E Olin became Mrs John W Ballard in a small Boston gathering at George H Olin’s residence 188 Huntington Avenue. The bride wore ivory duchess satin with duchesse lace and pearl necklace. sisters Elizabeth and Marie attended her. Groom’s brother William Ballard attended the groom. They will travel to the South before settling on Newbury Street.
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Boston
George H. Olin
Huntington Avenue
Florence E
John W. W. Ballard
Elizabeth
Marie
William Ballard
Newbury Street
Patrolman Michael B. Coleman Dies at 8:20 From Heart Disease
Patrolman Michael B. Coleman of Division 9 died suddenly from heart disease at 8:20 PM after complaining of chest pain at the station. He had sought permission to leave, planned to see Dr. Murphy at 372 Dudley Street, and died soon after arriving at the doctor’s office. Born September 25, 1852, Coleman joined the police force March 18, 1884, serving in Divisions 2 and 9. He leaves a widow and many children. his ill wife is described as gravely affected by the loss.
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Michael B. Coleman
Division 9
Coleman
Sargent
Dr. Murphy
Dudley Street
Shawmut Avenue
Dry Goods Fire Ravages Washington Street Store
A basement fire at 2541 Washington Street broke into Isaac Young’s dry goods store, burning before firefighters arrived. The three story brick building, owned by Roxbury Institute for Savings, sustained about 8000 dollars in damage with cause undetermined.
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Washington Street
Isaac Young
Roxbury Institute For Savings
Cold Wave Arrives Early With Blustery March Weather
The cold wave predicted yesterday afternoon arrived in earnest yesterday. Blustering March skies and a late day drop pushed temperatures to 22 degrees by 11 PM, with values expected to fall further before sunrise. Midnight indications point to continued cold, fair weather.
Portrait Show At Copley Hall Draws Large Attendance
The portrait show at Copley Hall continued its success with a large attendance. The Copley and Stuart collections drew focus, notably forty one Boston women in the former and forty nine portraits in the latter, making an unusually extensive display.
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Copley Hall
Copley and Stuart
Boston
Striped Ladies in San Francisco Marching to Arms Case
Honolulu testimony comes to San Francisco aboard the Arawa with Saye W. A. Kinney and witnesses George Townsend and Charles Warren to support the Hawaiian government in the H. C. Wahlberg arms case. The ex queen resists leasing her Washington residence. Royalist convict stripe fashion seen before the prison with a leading rebel’s consort.
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San Francisco
Hawaiian Annexation Leaguers
Lynn Baptist Pioneer John G. C. Blaney dies at 186 Essex Street
John G C Blaney a Lynn resident for over forty years died at his home from the grip He was born in Marblehead in 1809 and helped establish many local churches founding the First Baptist Society of Lynn later dividing into East and Washington street churches He aided the Wyoma church and assisted the First Baptist of Chelsea and the Clarendon Street Church of Boston He leaves a widow and two daughters Interment will be Harmony Grove Cemetery Salem.
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John GC. Blaney
Lynn
Essex Street
Mr. Blaney
Marblehead
Baptist Church
First Baptist Society of
Washington Street
Wyoma
First Baptist of
Chelsea
Clarendon Street
Boston
Harmony Grove Cemetery
Salem
Deaths in New England and beyond
Obituaries record multiple deaths with funeral details from Dorchester Somerville East Boston Charlestown Brockton Weston and New York. Names include Mary Ann Crowley George Cutter Abbie Gould Mary A Laing Rhoda Sprague Joel Upham P. Shumway Frank Collins Ward and others with dates March 12 to March 18. Funeral notices indicate services and locations. several entries request no flowers.
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Crowley
Dorchester
Mary Ann Crowley
Paul Crowley
Cutter
Somerville
George Cutter
Howe Street
Winter Hill
Ames
East Boston
Abbie Gould
Seth C. Ames
Laing
Charlestown
Mary A. Laing
Forest Hills Chapel
Sprague
Los Angeles
Cal
Rhoda Sprague
Brockton
Mass
Upham
Weston
Joel Upham
Shumway
New York
Ward
City of Mexico
Frank Collins Ward
London
Eng
Boston
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Stevenson
Gase
Perry Children
James Austin
Grocers
Mrs. Hale
Roxbury
John H. Woopbtry
Winter St
Phila
Chicago
St. Louis
Honolulu
J. C. Blaney
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