Fire Guts Mattapan Double House on West Seldon Street
Early morning blaze at 2:55 a m destroyed a two family dwelling on West Seldon Street Mattapan. Families had left for Sunday trips, leaving drawers and furniture moved. Fire origin unclear amid rumors of incendiarism. investigators guard ruins as questions linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattapan
West Seldon Street
No. 19
Benny
Southwick
South Boston
McClusky
Somerville
New Hampshire
Williams
George W. Dalton
Protective No
Ladder 6
Captain Smith
Protective No. 1
Boston
Milton
Dalton
Washington Street
Dorchester Avenue
Reichstag votes against Bismarck praise shocks Berlin
Berlin reports the Reichstag declines to congratulate Bismarck sparking a political storm. The Emperor voices distress as ministers and officials debate dissolution, with parties divided over a national election and a renewed Bismarck era rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Reichstag
Bismarck
Unter den Linden
Lucanus
Herr von Levetzow
Dr. Lieber
Lieber
Friedrichsruhe
Hired's Sarsaparilla Promoted as True Blood Purifier
An article highlights Hired's Sarsaparilla as the premier spring medicine and urges buyers to insist on Hood's, warning against substitutes. It notes public confidence in Hood's Pills and mentions a broader discussion of agricultural distress and economic policy in Germany, referencing Fischer and a potential peasant revolt revived by policy missteps and grain tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood’s
Nious
Fischer
Council of State
Bundeschuss
Augsburg
Herr von Fischer
Austria-Hungary
Brookline Highwayman Confesses True Name in Hold Up
Charles Cummings, 20, of Allston, confessed after capture by Brookline resident Amos I. Ingraham that he used the aliases Charles Henderson. He attempted a holdup on St Paul Street near the church at about 9 pm Saturday, firing a revolver but was subdued by Ingraham and held by neighbors until Officer Creedman arrived. Cummings faced arraignment after a long police interview, with a bulldog revolver and a sandbag found on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Charles Cummings
Allston
Charles Henderson
St. Paul Street
Amos I. Ingraham
Ingraham
Creedman
Cummings
Henderson
Storm King's collision sinks Italian bark near Dungeness
The British steam er Storm King under Captain Crosby arrived at Dungeness with bows damaged after colliding with and sinking the Italian bark Guiseppe from Savannah to Hamburg. Storm King rescued and landed the Giuseppe's crew after the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Storm King
Crosby
Antwerp
Boston
British Bark Andrada Ashore Off Welsh Coast
The British bark Andrada commanded by Captain Adams, sailing from Tacoma to Liverpool, ran ashore at Barmouth on the Welsh coast. Nineteen crew members have been landed while eleven remain aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrada
Adams
Tacoma
Liverpool
Barmouth
American Wringer Co. Prolific Makers and Repair Services
The American Wringer Co. of 13 and 35 Broadway extension advertises as city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
Tremont
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Health Boost
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood cleanser and strength builder to purify blood, regulate digestion and liver, and build up the system in spring to reduce sickness in hot weather. Mentions spring health and preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Winchester Town Fights Over Own Electric Plant Plan
Winchester faces a lively town meeting over whether to establish a municipal electric lighting plant. Five committee members produced diverging cost estimates from 30,000 to 50,000 dollars. The majority report is missing, creating confusion as voters decide if the town should own and operate its electrical system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Joseph T. Todd
Edwin Robinson
S. W. Twombly
Sylvanus C. Small
Phineas W. Swan
Woburn Electric Light Company
Woburn Company
Messrs
Todd, Robinson
Twombly
Mess
William H. French
Charles T. Main
G. A. Fernald
Louis T. Cutter
D. W. Pratt
Messrs. Small and Swan
Todd
Small
Town Club
Helen Gould Pursues Law Study in New York
Miss Helen Gould and Frank Gould traveled to California for a summer stay after Miss Gould excelled in a non matriculants law course exam at the University of New York. Professor Russell praised her high percentage and Chancellor MacCracken urged women with property to take the course for understanding of fundamental law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen Gould
Frank Gould
California
Gould
University of New York
Isaac F. Russell
MacCracken
Inter collegiate Y M C A of Boston selects college secretary
The Boston city association backs an intercollegiate Y M C A effort, calling Robert E. Lewis to lead student work across fifteen Boston colleges and professional schools. He will base at Boylston and Berkeley and will extend efforts beyond organized colleges to reach 5000 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Associations
Boston
Boston City Association
New York
Philadelphia
Association
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
Robert E. Lewis
State College
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Lewis
Vermont
St. Johnsbury
J. J. Estey
Vermont National Guard
Boston Association
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
College of Liberal Arts
8B. U
School of Law
B. U
School of Medicine
B.U
Made to Order Hair Mattresses at Wheeler Co Boston
Advertises made to order hair mattresses two by forty pounds full size for ten dollars at A W Wheeler & Co Manufacturers 65 Hanover Street Boston opposite American House I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
Boston
American House
Solomon's Queer Journey Solved Mystery Near Salem
Alexander Solomon, found in a Salem freight yard dazed and unable to recall his name or origin, revealed he arrived in Salem by freight train after being placed in a box car near Lynn. He remembers nothing from Boston Union Station to Salem, while the finder and conductor clarify how he reached the city and where he rode. The motive and handlers behind the act remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Solomon
Salem
Lynn
Solomon
Union Station
Boston
Reason
Graham Concert Delights Large Sunday Audience
A large Graham audience enjoyed an unusually rich Sunday concert evening. Will H. Fox led the favorites of the program while J. W. Kelly drew cordial praise. Mark Price, noted actor and reader, was well received. The Gotham City Quartet impressed, and Florrie West received a warm welcome from the gallery. Other well known artists included Fritz P. Giese Kate Davis the Fletchers Kitty O’Neil Mark Sullivan and Philip Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Will H. Fox
J. W. Kelly
Mark Price
Gotham City
Florrie West
Fritz P. Giese
Kate Davis
the Fletchers
Kitty O'Neil
Mark Sullivan
Little Philip Casey
Boston Political and Tax Reform League Meeting Notes
A meeting of the Boston Political and Tax Reform League convened at 40 Stamford Street last evening with E. Doherty presiding. James McQuillan praised City Collector Ricker for his tax reform views, and a two person committee was appointed to seek a mayoral permit for weekly public meetings on the Common during spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Political and Tax Reform League
Stamford Street
E. Doherty
James McQuillan
Ricker
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Said to Aid Grip Recovery
A 19th century medical advertisement argues that Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey strengthens the body to combat grip. It cites a testimonial from Thomas Barrett of Scammon Kansas claiming two bottles eased coughing chest pains and restored work ability, urging readers to follow the remedy to avoid misery and time loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Thomas Barrett
Scammon
Kansas
Bay State Steamer Arrives At India Wharf From Portland
The new sidewheel Bay State arrived at India wharf from Portland at 5 30 pm amid steam whistle salutes. Built for the Portland Steam Packet Co, it costs 250000 and will run between Boston and Portland with Tremont. Captain Snowman will command. 46 staterooms, 700 passenger capacity, 1500 horsepower, 12 knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
India Wharf
Portland
New England Shipbuilding Company of
Bath
Portland Steam Packet Company
Tremont
Snowman
Portland Company
Nova Scotia
Halifax Harbor
Kingfisher
Halifax
Ellis Wharf
Boston
W. Taylor
Iroquois
New York
O. C. Young
Reaper
Arthur Sewall & Co
Taylor
Laird Clowes
British Admiralty
Clowes
Navy Department
First Address on Division of Maryland Diocese by Bishop Paret
The Arch Episcopal See Baltimore reports the first in a series on dividing the Diocese of Maryland held at St Michael and Angels Church with Bishop Paret as speaker. Future sermons will follow on Sunday nights as final settlement is eyed for the May diocesan convention. Washington is expected to become the archbishopric center with a cathedral costing ten million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Diocese of Maryland
Protestant Episcopal Church of
Irish Exhibition features school of the Philo Celtic Society
The Irish Exhibition at 6 Whitmore Street showcased songs readings and recitations in Irish. Performances included piano pieces by E Donohue and Annie R Ryan, Irish songs by Geoffrey Keating William King and others, and readings such as Phil Kearney's Charge by Mary B. Ryan. President introduced an original poem by M. B. Boardman, later to be translated into Irish by Superintendent J. O Daly.
Emigration West Meeting at Wells Memorial Hall
A meeting of people interested in emigrating to the West will be held at Wells Memorial Hall on Washington Street this evening. The session centers on practical aims, not employment questions, and attendees may be those who wish to go or have others go. Mr. Smythe of the National Irrigation Committee will present lantern slides and remarks from other advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Tageblatt
Reichstag
Vossische Zeitung
Reich Stag
Federal Council
Vorwaerts
Social Democratic
Napoleon I
Friedrichsruhe
Leipsic
Dresden
Munich
Essen
Mannheim
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Herr von Wedel
von Stephan
Miquel
Herr von Boetticher
Philharmonic
Jene
Augsburg
Swabia
Thuringia
Grand Duke of
Baden
Prince Hohenlohe
Berlin
United Press
Ludwig von Fischer
Herr von Fischer
Fischer
Germany
West
Wells Memorial Hall
Washington Street
Smythe
National Irigation Committee
McCall
Massachusetts
Reed
McKinley
Draper
Thomas B. Reed
Walker
United States
Wright
Republican Party
Allison
Atwood
Powers
Vermont
New England
Baker
New Hampshire
Morton
New York
Grout
Sperry
Connecticut
Blaine
Free medical care for 30 days offered at Dewey Co
The Dewey Medical Co located at 74 Boylston Street Rooms 7 and 8 announces a 30 day program providing all services examinations and treatments at no charge. Hours are 9 to 1 m and 2 to 5 and 6 to p m with Sunday hours 10 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
New England Leaders Favor Reed for Presidency
A canvass of Senators Representatives and Governors across New England shows three fourths backing Reed for the next Republican nomination. Lodge Chandler and Gallinger lead Reed supporters with Busiel and Cleaves backing Reed while McKinley or Harrison receive mixed, cautious backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Reed
McKinley
Harrison
Lodge
Chandler
Gallinger
Cleaves
McCall
Grout
Powers
Draper
Wilson
Atwood
Busiel
New Hampshire
Lincoln
Quote endorsing William R. Chandler for Vice President
A formation of opinion favors William R. Chandler for Vice President if Lincoln is nominated. The speaker praises Chandler as highly consistent in advocating Republican principles and loyalty to party ideals. The remark reflects a principled stance on the ticket selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Reed
New England
Senator Chandler
Senator Proctor
Vermont
McKinley
Harrison
Hawley
William B. Allison
Gallinger
Maine
New Hampshire
Lincoln
William R. Chandler
Oak Hill House in White Mountains Burns in Morning Fire
Oak Hill House, a popular summer hotel in Littleton New Hampshire, was destroyed by fire this morning. The blaze started in the boiler room and caused about 25000 dollars in losses with 15000 dollars insured. Roughly half the contents were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
N. H
Oak Hill House
White Mountains
Divorce Petition From Blanche MacNichol Against Walter MacNichol
Massachusetts Superior Court records Blanche MacNichol of Boston seeking divorce from Walter K. MacNichol of New York for extreme cruelty and intoxication. They wed April 3 1593 in Hastings Minnesota. minor child Gordon Eliot MacNichol born January 6 1895. petition asks custody and appropriate decrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
Blanche Macnichol
Walter KF. Macnichol
New York
Hastings
Minnesota
Ross
Gordon Eliot Macnichol
Blanchh Macn
Libel Notice in Boston Court Case 1895
Suffolk Superior Court orders libellant to publish libel in Boston Post for three weeks and mail or serve copy to libellee Walter I. Macnichol before May first. Attested copy of libel and order to be shown in Boston court with cause to be shown why prayer should not be granted.
Divorce Petition for Annie Maloney from Peter Maloney
Annie E Maloney of Boston files for divorce from Peter P Maloney. She states they wed in Ashland and lived as husband and wife there until his desertion around October 12 1891, continuing for over three years before filing on March 11 1895, and seeks restoration of her maiden name Annie E Mattson and related relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
Anni FE. Maloney
Peter P. Maloney
Ashland
Mass
Annie E. Mattson
Annie E. Maloney
Maloney Libel Case Noted in Suffolk Superior Court
Peter P. Maloney is ordered to appear in Suffolk County Massachusetts Supreme Court in Boston to show cause why the libel and order should not be enforced. An attested copy of the libel and order must be published weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks, with the final publication at least fourteen days before the first Monday of May. Attest: Henry E. Bellew, Asst. Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachus Suffolk
Boston Post
Boston
Suffolk
Jos. A. Willard
Henry E. Bellew
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Peter P. Maloney
County of
Jos
A. Willard
Sadie Avers Fuller
Divorce Petition for George A Fuller in Boston
George A Fuller of Boston filings for divorce from Sadie Ayers, whom he married August 2 1887 in Boston. He states she deserted him March 10 1890 and has remained absent. he seeks a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony. Dated December 30 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
George A. Fuller
Sadie Ayers
Sadie
Boston Clerk's Office Notice in Fuller Libel Case
The Clerk's Office at Boston announces a libel matter involving Sadie Avers Fuller in Suffolk County. A copy of the libel and order will be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post, with service fourteen days before the first Monday of May for the respondent to show cause why the prayer should not be granted.
Death notices from Boston area dated March 1924
Multiple obituaries list names such as Catherine Lane George Tover ing Winslow Leighton James Mealey Margaret Maloney John Murphy Catherine Martin Hannah Martin Annie Miller Lucy Sanborn Robert Greene and family funeral details across Boston districts with addresses, church services and mass times for the week following March dates. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
John Lane
Spring Street
St. Mary's Church
Endicott Street
Lovering
West Roxbury
George Putnam Tovering
Nathaniel P. Lovering
Corey Street
Leighton
Denver
Col
Winslow Lewis Leighton
Melrose
Mass
Mealey
James Mealey
North End
Charles H. Mealey
Chelsea Street
East
Boston
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Maloney
Boston Highlands
Margaret Maloney
Beede Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Northampton Street
Murphy
South End
John
Parick
Catherine Murphy
Martin
South Boston
William
Catherine Martin
Hannah
Cornelius Martin
West Canton Street
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Miller
House of Good Samaritan
Annie BR. Miller
Greenwich Street
Roxbury
Donald
Alice
James
Robert McDonald
SS. Peter and Paul’s
Sanborn
Cambridgeport
Lucy W. Sanborn
H. Sanborn
Magazine Street
Greene
Robert Anderson Greene
Warren Street
Roxby
Wednesset
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Randy
Soston
Methyl Dental CO
DENT
Tremont St
Masonic Temple
Mattapanites
Seldon Street
Sarsaparilla
Kneerent
Alek. S. Porter
State St. Exchange
Kneeland St
State St
Boylston St
Alex. S. Porter
Warwick Street
Cornhill
W. EF. Hingston
Devonshire St
Biedern Conveniences
Samuel Rodday
East Sixth St
Hyde Park
Fairmount Ave
H. M. Hamblin
de Park
New York University
Solomon’s
TAX Reform League
M’kinley
Senators
McKin
Ley
Coln and Chandler
Ivery
Robert T. Lincoln
Congress
White Mountain
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