Liquor Sale Near Schools Faces House Vote
The house passed an amended bill restricting liquor sales within 400 feet of a schoolhouse by 100 to 59. The measure, supported by George of Haverhill and Abbott, faced opposition from Buck and Wood who urged broader police oversight. Other business included plumbing licensing overhaul and a delayed vote on biennial elections.
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Watertown
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Farley
Lowell
East Longmeadow
Lawrence
Middlesex
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Bill
Worcester
Frothingham
Board of Examiners
Governor Withdraws Justice Nomination and Confirms Several
At the executive council meeting the Governor withdrew J Broward from associate justice of the Municipal Court after the advisory committee reported adversely. Dewey and Moreland were confirmed as unemployed commissioners, Carey was rejected, Aldrich was replaced by Joseph Healey on the Fall River board, and Thomas J. Borden and John Stanton for the commission were confirmed.
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Esterday
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Dewey
Moreland
Carey
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Fall River Board
Joseph Healey
Thomas J. Borden
John Stanton
Fire damages Irex cottage in Winthrop a costly blaze
A fire on Tewksbury street destroyed Irex cottage once owned by Mr Costello and now held by Mrs Campbell of Boston. The fourteenn-room house was gutted before firefighters saved Tewksbury Memorial Chapel nearby. Damages estimated at 3250. Nearby inspections by Harbor and Land Commissioner Smith and Medical Examiner Harris followed.
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John Parker
Irex Cottage
Costello
Malden
Campbell
Massachusetts
Smith
Harbor and Land Commission
Harris
Mabel A. Byrne
Titania Cottage
Winthrop Crest
Miss Dodge
Cuthberton
Miss Bird
Dornbach
Whitney
Grant
John Kirker
Philip Gol Uff
W. Holt
Fire ruins at South End prompt city relief drive
Hundreds visit the South End after a major blaze with salvage at Berlin Cunard Tremont and Cabot streets. Miss Lynch sisters search the wreckage while families displaced at 22 Burke street seek clothing and furniture. St Francis de Sales and other groups organize donations, meals, and housing assistance for dozens of homeless families.
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Michael J. Driscoll
Everett
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Tremont Court
Ruggles Street
John Sullivan
Burr
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Vernon Street
St. Vincent de Paul Society
P. J. Daly
Holy Name Society
Bacon Hall
Roxbury
C. E. Osgood Company
Roxbury Charitable Society
Matthews
Ruggies Street Baptist Church
Roxbury Lodge
Shattuck and
McKim
C. C. Clothing Company
Washington Street
William A. Creney
Warren Street
Roxbury Athletic Club
Union Clothing Company
Dudley Street Opera House
American Fife, Drum and Bogie Corps
A. T. Weinz
Tremont Street
T. B. J. Hayde
Tremont and
Ruggles Streets
Riverside Press
Samuel Little
West End Road
Boston Belting Company
Walnut Avenue Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Ways and Means Committee
People’s Institute Hall
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Thomas Fay, Jr
Frank P. Byrnes
Free Medical Services Until Cured for All Diseases
Dr. Dewy, a prominent Boston physician, offers free medical services to all during hard times. Offices at Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1 and 2 to 8 p.m., Sundays 10 to 4 p.m.
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Boston
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
State Street Fire Causes Heavy Losses and Insurance Coverage
A major blaze on State Street burned yesterday afternoon, with losses estimated around 200000 dollars. Buildings and stored goods suffered significant damage, with about 150000 dollars in goods damaged and 25000 dollars in building damage. Numerous firms including Brown Durrell Co and Jordan Marsh Co faced heavy losses on dry goods and other commodities.
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Shepard, Norwell & Co
C. F. Hovey & Co
Daniel Frank
Bond
Noyes Brog
Wadsworth, Howland & Co
Coleman, Mead & Co
B. Pollock
Bam Sing
Bills of Loss From Fire Ravage Government Stacks and Merchants
Fire at a government building destroyed papers on French spoliation claims and other historical documents. Losses include $150,000 worth of Custom House stamps, two harps valued at $6,000 each, and barrels of whiskey. Insurance covers stock in stores and many local firms report substantial inventories and damages across multiple addresses.
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Castle
Stoddard & Lovering
Paris
Koopman & Co
Captain Wales
Everett Library and Cottage Hospital Drive Sparks City Debate
Everett residents push toward a public library and a new cottage hospital. The Ready Circle of the King’s Daughters led a six month fundraising drive, securing 590 dollars, with physicians backing the effort. Two major bequests for library buildings diverge by site, while city officials discuss Parlin and Shute legacies and future construction timelines.
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King’s Daughters of
Everett
J. W. Masury
N. J. Mead
C. F. Atwood
A. Hilton
George E. Clayton
R. M. Barnard
R. T. Greene
Herbert Loud
George F. Foster
E. C. Mead
M. Johnson
George A. Brown
J W. Masury
T. A. Smith
Everett Cottage Hospital
Episcopal Church Society
Ladies’ Auxiliary
A. N. Parlin
Magee Furnace Company
Blomerth
Broadway
School Street
Everett Square
Fred E. Parlin
William Shute
Lynn
Glendale
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Parlin
Batchelder
Post
Shute
Blackstone Brand Cigar Rights Upheld by U S Court
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Waitt & Bond may use the Blackstone name for cigars. Levy Bros. had previously claimed the mark after selling cigars under that name from 1878 to 1889, but the court found no equity against Waitt & Bond given their five years of uninterrupted use and growth.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Waitt & Bond
Levy Bros
Bar
Equity
Circuit Court
Populist State Convention Nominates J. Hinds for Governor
The Populist State convention in Atlanta on May 17 nominated J. Hinds for governor. Hinds, former Superior Court judge, had recently shifted from the Democratic party after announcing his conversion to the People's party doctrines.
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Atlanta
J. Hinds
Hinds
Georgia
Democratic Party
People's Party
Snodgrass Wins renomination on 437th ballot
Chattanooga Democrat H C Snodgrass secured renomination for Congress from Tennessee's third district at 1 a.m. after balloting reached its 437th ballot.
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Tenn
H. C. Snodgrass
Congress
Tennessee
American Wringer Co Wringers and Sweepers Maker
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers at 18 and 15 Broadway extension city. They manufacture and repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to mail orders promptly.
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American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
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