Funeral for John C Paige at Arlington Street Unitarian Church
The Arlington Street Church in Boston held a simple Unitarian funeral for John C Paige with a floral display including a seven foot Rock of Ages wreath from his employees. Notables and friends attended. services included readings by Dr Cuckson and a quartet, interment at Forest Hills with Beacon Society resolutions praising his life and work as founder and former secretary and president.
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Arlington Street
John C. Paige
John Cuckson
Paige
New Hampshire
J. E. Hollis
E. D. Blake
A. M. Bullard
W. A. Carleton
Boston Fire Underwriters
Board of Fire Underwriters
Messrs
C. H. Hayes
FE. BE. Partridge
C. H. Porter
W. H. Rogers
Forest Hills
Beacon Society
John ©. Paige
Mr. Paige
Society
Bible Club Closes Amid High Demand for New Four-Volume Bible
The introductory sale of a four-volume photographic Bible opened Monday and the club reports brisk demand at low price and easy terms. Limited New England sets will soon be exhausted as buyers praise the work’s self interpreting feature and utility.
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New England
Club
Tremont Street
Wonderful Sys
Gas Commission Hearing Reveals Gas Leak and Missing Robbers
The hearing exposed two robbers in the building who did not trigger the annunciator. Witnesses noted no jobbers in the jobbing department during leak notices. Dr. Hosmer smelled gas at Boylston and Tremont and failed to reach vulcanizing heat. Hearing adjourned to 9:30 a m today.
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Gas Commission
Gould
Dabney
Masonic Temple
Matthews
C. A. Hamlin
Thomas B. Hosmer
Boylston Street
Hotel Pelham Annex
Boylston and
Tremont Streets
H. R. Hamlin
Boston Gas Company
New England Order of Protection Holds Tenth Session in Lawrence
The tenth annual New England Order of Protection session met at Lawrence Encampment Hall 724 Washington St. A report showed 2800 members with 278 new for the year. 174 deaths yielded 332000 in benefits. Officers elected include Supreme Warden Lucius P. Deming and others from Boston New Haven Portland and Waterbury.
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New England Order of Protection
Lawrence
Washington Street
Supreme Lodge
George H. Howard
Cambridge
Supreme Secretary
Lucius P. Deming
New Haven
Conn
Levi W. Shaw
Boston
D. M. Frye
John P. Sanborn
Newport R. I
H. H. Small
Portland
Supreme Guide
F. Foss
Quincy
Supreme Guardian
Emily Darling
Waterbury
Rockland
H. E. Allen
Derry
N. H
L. G. Burnham
Burlington, VI
Daniel KE. Frasier
Mass
James H. Shaw
Providence
R. I
F. D. Grinnell
Havemeyer Estate Valued Much Lower Than Expected
The Havemeyer estate is estimated at about 4 million dollars rather than 10 to 12 million. Theodore A. Havemeyer supported nine children with country residences and funds to maintain a lavish lifestyle, declaring he had six houses beyond his own.
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New York
Theodore A. Havemeyer
Havemeyer
Simmons's Fight Receivers Probe Into Firm Affairs
General Greely denies rumors of misappropriation and lax methods. He orders a thorough examination from the company’s organization, asserting that no one will be spared if guilty.
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General Greely
Mr. Greely
Ex-Collector Simmons Criticizes Massachusetts Benefit Row
William A. Simmons of Chicago attends the State House session to urge justice for 150 deprived of full member rights in the Massachusetts Benefit Association. He calls for accountability of Litchfield and Merrill, ties to former officials, and vows to press the campaign with his own funds.
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Boston
William A.’ Simmons
Chicago
State House
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Merrill
Massachusetts Benefit Commission
Simmons
Litchfield
Wolcott
Martin
Surprise 10 Surgeons at City Hospital
Frank McDermott a mason of 38 Webber Street was struck by a falling brick on Mt Pleasant Avenue and rushed to City Hospital with a bad head wound. He suddenly jumped from the operating table while surgeons attended to him startling attendants before having his wound dressed and returning to work.
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City Hospital
Frank McDermott
McDermott
Webber Street
Mt. Pleasant Avenue
No guilty one to escape in New York report
General B. S. Greely, former head of EF. B. Greely & Co. railroad supply dealers at 7 and 9 Dey Street, arrived from New Haven today and was accompanied by an unnamed party as the report states. The incomplete dispatch hints at an ensuing legal or investigative development.
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New York
Greely
Greely & Co
Dey Street
New Haven
Massachusetts Democratic Club Eyes Municipal Street Railway Ownership
The Massachusetts Democratic Club at the American House heard Robert Treat Paine Jr on municipal ownership of street railways. They plan a May 29 banquet with national figures like Senator Jones of Arkansas and possibly Congressman Benton McMillin, plus Clarence Atkinson and George Fred Williams. A seven member committee will arrange.
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Massachusetts
Democratic Club
American House
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Senator Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic Committee
Benton McMillin
Clarance E. Atkinson
New Jersey
George Fred Williams
Washington
Jones
New York
Bryan
Doherty
Paine
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Boston Elevated
San Francisco
New Orleans
Soong
Howland Stockholders Report On Corporate Affairs
In New Bedford on May 11 a committee reported to stockholders of the three Howland corporations. For the New Bedford Manufacturing Company debts exceed quick assets leaving a net indebtedness of 553 362 dollars. Howland Mills and Rotch Spinning show asset surpluses of five and sixty four percent respectively. The group seeks to preserve as much surplus for stockholders while addressing defaults and creditor talks adjourned for one week with presidents Rothh George F Kingman and Oliver P Brightman leading the negotiations.
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New Bedford
Howland
New Bedford Manufacturing Company
Howland Mills
Rotch Ipane Company
Rotch Spinning Company
Rothh
George F. Kingman
Oliver P. Brightman
Old Mariners Dine at Boston Marine Society Banquet
The Boston Marine Society held its annual banquet at Young's Hotel with Captain Martin Eldredge presiding. About seventy five covers were seated as marines swapped sea tales and anecdotes. A prior business meeting voted 12200 dollars to be divided among eighty beneficiaries. Captains Coombs and Fisher were elected members.
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Boston Marine Society
Young’s Hotel
Martin
Eldredge
Hardy Marines
Coombs
Fisher
Leaky chandelier suit ends in court with ailing plaintiff
Margaret H. Ferguson a Boston dressmaker wheeled into Superior Court in an invalid chair testifying about a gas leak at her Dartmouth street home. She alleges injuries from gas exposure in a case against Boston Gas Light Company seeking 10000 dollars. Doctors say she may never recover fully. Also noted is the arrival of a famous performer at the Boston Zoo with extensive entourage after Chicago engagement.
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Boston Gas Light Company
Superior Court
Margaret H. Ferguson
Solomon Lincoln
Miss Ferguson
Dartmouth Street
E. O. Shepard
Mr. Solomon Lincoln
Boston
Patti
Bernhardt
Chicago
Dorchester Ministers Defend Commissioner Martin
Governor Wolcott responded to the Dorchester Ministers Union urging that public services by Commissioner Martin outweigh alleged indiscretion from the recent hearing. He said the ministers’ reasons were fully considered before any public decision.
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Ministers’ Union of
Dorchester
Wolcott
Martin
L. O. Williams
The
Union
Dorchester Ministers’ Union
Cadet Officers Appointed Aboard Enterprise
Commander Eaton named cadet officers yesterday with Seamen First B H Hodgdon and Engineers First Herbert Clogsdon. Crew captains include E Brown and A H Adams with several others. Cadet mate H W G Atkins to pursue post graduate study. ship sails for cruise early in June.
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Eaton
Enterprise
B. H. Hodgdon
S. Sanders
Willis Howes
Richard Bowles
Herbert Clogsdon
J. Caldwell
F. D. Doyle
E. , Brown
A. H. Adams
L. E., Congdon
C. W. Clift
H. Palmer
T. A. Sparks
H. R. Spencer
F. Jones
Enineers
J. T. Carr
M. W. Olquhnson
H. E. Fish
W. E. Ballasdon
William Malley
L. C. Farwell
Charles Walter
C. F. O'Connell
H. W. G. Atkins
Gloucester City Marshals Fight Over Office Lockout
The battle for the Gloucester city marshal position intensifies as Karcher locks the marshal’s office and desk during a grand jury session in Newburyport. Parsons finds himself barred, having no key to the new locks, and the office remains locked.
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Gloucester
Marshal Karcher
Grand Jury
Newburyport
Marshal Parsons
Rural detective fails to join city police in comical misadventure
A rural would-be sleuth named Mr. Jay visits Chief Watts and multiple stations, seeking private detective work. He gets redirected from one captain to another, drinks during the rounds, and ends the day tired and without a job as crime-hunters are deemed scarce. He heads toward Warren Bridge with a crowd in pursuit.
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Chief Watts
Watts
Captain White
Charlestown
Brighton
Maine
Ben White
Symanthy
Jay
Warren Bridge
State highway funds apportionment detailed by counties
The state’s highway appropriation shows 386000 allocated with 200000 held as a reserve until after January 1 1898 to cover early 1898 work. About 215000 remains unapportioned. County totals include Barnstable 48450 Berkshire 31150 Bristol 18200 Dukes 9300 Franklin 34250 Hampden 17750 Hampshire 23500 Nantucket 6500 Middlesex 74250 Norfolk 88150 Plymouth 29560 Worcester 134100.
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Commission
Barnstable County
Berkshire County
Bristol County
Dukes County
Franklin County
Hampden County
Hampshire County
Nantucket County
Middlesex County
Norfolk County
Plymouth County
Worcester County
Cure claim for deafness and other illnesses by Dr Wilson
Writer tests nostrums and doctors and finds many patients with deafness asthma and catarrh permanently cured by Dr Wilson of the National Association of Physicians and Surgeons at 18 Boylston Street Boston. His method reportedly gives instant relief and lasting cures after over twenty years of practice in Boston.
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Wilson
National Association of Physicians and Surgeons
Boylston Street
Boston
Hayes Will Trial Reveals Life Habits In Cambridge Court
Testimony on Francis B Hayes focuses on his life, domestic troubles, and financial strains as witnesses describe his behavior during the Hayes will case. Interviews recount visits, family ties, and notes of illness including dropsy and medical care before the adjournment.
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Francis Brown Hayes
Hayes
Cambridge
Susan Ward Hayes
James W. Ward
Sarah Shurtleff
Dorchester
Harold
Edward G. Porter
Charles C. Hayes
Elizabeth Goodwin
Sophie G. Minton
Grandma
Oppenheimer
London
Ypu
Harvey JL. Whitney
Boston
Francis B. Hayes
Sawyer Chaplin
Frank
Howard
Tank Explosion at Sewall Day Cordage Works
A tank explosion at Sewall & Day cordage works 38 Western Avenue Allston caused alarm. Employee Michael Mullen was cut on the face and knee bruised. he was taken to City Hospital. Fire department and workers stopped the fire with minimal building damage.
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Sewall & Day
Western Avenue
Allston
Michael Mullen
E. Scott Dow
City Hospital
Rgan
Death of Captain Paget Honored by English High School Regiment
Officers of the English High School Regiment met to plan mourning for their late military instructor Captain Joseph T. Paget. They voted to wear crape on field day for thirty days and to contribute a large floral pillow with insignia. A resolutions committee was formed and headmaster Mr. Babson spoke warmly of Paget.
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Joseph T. Paget
Ashley
Stiles
Rorke
Cleaves
Linehan
Mr. Babson
Paget
Greek relief and India famine fund subscriptions noted
Kidder, Peabody & Co. at 113 Devonshire Street acknowledges additional subscriptions totaling 2512.72 dollars for the Greek relief fund and 1109.68 dollars for the India famine.
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Kidder, Peabody & Co
Devonshire Street
Greek Relief Fund
Extra fine table d hote dinner at Trinity Court cafe
A Sunday table d hote dinner is served at the Trinity Court cafe located on Dartmouth Street offering a complete meal in a formal dining setting. The notice highlights a special Sunday service for patrons seeking a refined meal experience.
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Trinity Court
Dartmouth St
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