Fire committee faults Boston department and urges reform
The Citizens' Committee led by John S Shepard H S Carruth and J Morris Meredith reports to Mayor urging sharp fire service reforms. They fault discipline, leadership and testing of equipment call for consolidation a single head of department and improved financing and stand pipes for harbor saltwater pumping to fight major blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee
Messrs
John Shepard
H. S. Carruth
J. Morris Meredith
Fire Department
City of
Boston
New York
Callahan Hose Company
John 8S. Shepard
Schooner Eliza B Campbell Reports Sighted Facing Up
Gloucester May 19 Captain Murray of the schooner Eliza B Campbell reports that on May 12 in lat 43 82 lon 52 37 they passed a vessel bottom up, about 300 tons, painted black with copper bottom. Only W I C letters were visible on the stern.
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Gloucester
Murray
Eliza B. Campbell
Tired in the Morning From a Tense Stomach
An aged newspaper item urges relief from morning weariness by using Carlsbad Sprudel Salt to tone the stomach and restore vigor. It warns to obtain only the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Donovan Again Chooses Temporary Secretaries For Year
The article notes permanent appointment of temporary secretaries for the year, election of John H. Sullivan as treasurer of the committee, and a five member ballot committee for two vice-presidents. McNary and Fitzgerald elected vice presidents after counting 284 ballots. Sanderson 2, Arthur 1, Dee 1, Daily 19, McNary 170, Fitzgerald 189. The convention adjourned with thanks to past officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Sullivan
Ward 2
Messrs
W. S. McNary
John F. Fitzgerald
George A. Sanderson
Thomas Arthur
John H. Dee
Patrick J. Daily
Frank F. Proctor
McNary
J. F. Fitzgerald
Malden Plans Big Day For Second Massachusetts Regiment
Malden prepares to host the Fourth annual field day of the Second Massachusetts School Regiment with Governor Russell and staff attending. Activities include drills, athletic contests, a regiment review, a street parade, a banquet at the Armory, and a celebratory parade on a route through Main to Fells. About 1000 high school boys participate and over 81000 has been raised with 350 allocated by the City Council for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Massachusetts School
Russell
Pine Banks
Fells Grounds
Main
Winter
Glenwood
Summer
Clifton
Dexter
Maple Streets
Highland Avenue
Pleasant
Salem
Mt. Vernon
Mountain Avenue
Main Street
Fells
George
Lancers
Fells Station
George A. Keeler
William H. Oakes
Fifth Infantry
C. K. Dashing
Sixth Infantry
Woman Rescued After Suicide Attempt at Bullough Pond
New ton May 19 An unsuccessful attempt at self harm occurred when F Elizabeth Conly leaped into Bullough Pond on Walnut street at 4 o clock Assist ant Superintendent McNeil of the Newton and Boston Street Railway Company rescued her She was unconscious at the scene and taken to the Cottage Hospital where Dr Talbot treated her The woman likely suffered temporary insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Newtonville
Elizabeth Conly
Bullough Pond
Walnut Street
McNeil
Newton and Boston Street Railway Company
Cottage Hospital
Talbot
Diplomatic posting rumor hits Boston Herald family
Rumor says Mr. Lathrop husband of Annie Lathrop of the Boston Herald has been struck by official lightning. He is described as serving in diplomacy in southern England and now transferred to London to take a secretaryship at the U S consulate under General Collins. A Holmes letter to Collins is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathrop
Annie Lathrop
The
Boston Herald
England
Jondon
United States
General Collins
Holmes
Collins
Appointment of Major Duchesney to First Battalion Light Infantry
At a special Executive Council meeting Captain Law rence N. Duchesney was appointed major of the First Battalion Light Infantry replacing Major George S. Merrill who resigned. The rules were suspended and Duchesney was unanimously confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Lawrence N. Duchesney
New York Heralds Low Rise Plant Avant-Garde Design
The Herald plans a two story building at Broadway and Sixth Avenue valued highly for its purpose built layout. The press room will be visible from the arcade, with editorial and news offices on the floor above and telegraph, art, and library spaces nearby. Pneumatic tubes and telegraph wires will connect the complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
Broadway
Sixth Avenue
James Gordon Bennett
Bennett
City Department
Thirty-fifth Street
Thirty-sixth Street
Actor and teacher James E. Murdock dies in Cincinnati
Renowned actor and educator James E. Murdock died after two years of illness in Cincinnati. Born January 25, 1811 in Philadelphia, he rose from debating societies to stage work in Philadelphia New York and London. He supported wounded soldiers with 250000 from his readings and retired after a long career ending with 1883 Cincinnati festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Murdock
Philadelphia
City Fire Brigade
Arch Street Theatre
Frederick
Kotzebue
Eliza Middlecott
London
Murdock
Chestnut Street Theatre
Hamlet
Park Theatre
New York
England
North
Sanitary Fund For
Ohio
Cincinnati
Maecher
John Drew
Rice
Steinert Hall
Shakspere
Boston
Interscholastic Outdoor Championships Postponed to June
The interscholastic outdoor championships are postponed to Friday June 9 at Holmes Field. Grounds are secured for June 3 and June 10. May 27 was previously considered too early for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Field
Fire destroys Boston Bundle Wood Company. 23 horses perish
A South Boston street fire at 122 West First Street and A Street destroyed the Boston Bundle Wood Company buildings and the stable. Twenty three horses died in the blaze along with bundles of wood and harness gear. Loss is set at about 10000 dollars. The company, led by president C. E. Ball, occupied the site formerly used by Downer Kerosene Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Bundle Wood Company
C. E. Ball
West First Street
Downer Kerosene Oil Company
Boy Finds Diamond Earrings Worth Reward
New London May 19 A 10 year old newsboy John Walsh found a chamois skin bag with diamond earrings on a depot platform. Tiffany & Co offers a 2000 dollar reward for their return and the gems, weighing 4 1/2 carats, belong to Mrs Edwin C Johnson of Norwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
John Walsh
Tsffany & Co
New York
Norwich
Tiffany
Edwin C. Johnson
Johnson
Sailor Slashes Self on Venetian Off Charlestown Pier
John Beers aboard the steamship Venetian moored at Pier 4 Charlestown attacked himself with a Bowie knife after a drunken visit from Ife who arrived earlier that day. Beers and other crew intervened, Beers injured five times, rushed to Emergency Hospital. recovery doubtful.
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John Beers
Charlestown
Ife
Thomas Rowan
Beers
Smith College Commencement Plans Two Day Program
Smith College at Northampton outlines a two day commencement schedule in May. Events include ivy exercises, Alpha Society and Colloquia receptions, art exhibition, Glee Club concert, and president's reception. Graduation address diplomas conferred in Assembly Hall, alums meeting, and senior class supper follow, with prior senior dramatics for students and townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Smith College
Alpha Society
Assembly Hall
World's Fair Triumph Cuff Button Draws Boston Attention
An exhibit in a South End window shows the World’s Fair Triumph Gold Medal Cuff Button praised for elegance and ingenuity. The owners offer a free pair with the purchase of a Fisk & Goff suit or overcoat at 782 Washington Street. They claim 10 other Boston stores carry the same buttons and tout 25 percent lower prices on clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk & Goff
Washington Street
Boston
Gas Light Company charter dispute debated at State House
A divided gas investigating committee differed on removing the Boston Gas Light Company charter. A brief session concluded each section will prepare a report for the general committee on Monday outlining preferred policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Boston Gas Light Company
State House
General Committee
Design Academy rejects Boston artists Tarbell and Benson
Thomas W. Wood president of the Academy of Design defends the rejection of Tarbell and Benson. He says five vacancies must be filled by New York residents and asserts both men lack local commitment despite talent and reputation. The decision reflects practical needs over any slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas W. Wood
The
Academy of Design
Herald
Messrs. Tarbell and
Benson
Boston
Academy
Wood
Tarbell
Mr. Benson
Dixey in New Hands at the Casino
The Burbanks of Pittsfield will retire as managers of Dixey and the Adonis company at the Casino, with Jefferson Klaw & Erlanger taking the contract for next season. Hempson has left. a younger brother replaces Burbank. Salaries were reportedly behind, prompting chorus and principals to threaten nonperformance. Aronson will continue management until September 1.
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New York
Messrs. Burbank
Pittsfield
Mass
Dixey
Adonis
Mr. Dixey
Messrs
Jefferson
Klaw
Mr. Burbank
Burbank
Klaw & Erlanger
Rudolph Aronson
Mass Meeting for Men Only by Charles H Potter
Charles H Potter a Cleveland banker who has led noon and evening business meetings speaks to a men only gathering under the Evangelistic Association of New England at Park Street Church tomorrow at 4 o clock. The subject is Wrestling. Music by P W Bush of Cleveland who accompanies Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Potter
Cleveland
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Bromfield Street
Evangelistic Association of New England
Park Street Church
P. W. Bush
Cleveland, O
Potter
Moth Costs in Winter Wear and Cedar Chest Remedy
The article notes moths can ruin winter clothing, typically taking the most valuable part of the garment. It recommends genuine red cedar chests as the safest protection and cites Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street offering cedar chests starting at $12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shylock
Paine’s Furniture Company
Canal Street
Brakeman Charles Wilson Killed In Boston Yard Accident
Charles Wilson a brakeman on the Boston and Albany railroad fell from his train in the freight yard near Lehigh Street and was instantly killed by a following locomotive at 8:20 yesterday morning. The 30 year old single man from La Porte Indiana lived with Mrs Brenans at 185 Broadway South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Boston & Albany
Lehigh Street
Wilson
Boston
la Porte
Ind
James Brenans
Broadway
South
Fleet's Lazy Day Aboard New York Near Boston Light
On the cruiser New York off Boston Light May 19 the flotilla waits as the ship nears testing. Crew relaxes with games and singing while experiments and inspections loom. Ice, storms, and high hopes color the voyage toward Delaware Breakwater with limited finished fittings and a large crew on board.
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New York
Boston Light
Delaware
Boston
Thatcher
Gibraltar
Neptune
Mason
KE. S. Cramp
Belknap
Gloucester
Fair Sex
Vesuvius
Waltham Boy Patrick Curran Missing Since Wednesday
Patrick Curran aged 17 has been missing from his Middle street home in Waltham since Wednesday morning. He recently arrived in the country and left for work at a cotton mill, taking his earnings on pry day. Sister alerted Chief McKenna. he weighs about 150 pounds in a light outfit.
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Waltham
Patrick Curran
Middle Street
Curran
McKenna
Washing Heaven’s Angels Must Be A Lot Of Work
A quip from a judge frames a child’s question about angels wearing white and the daily burden of washing heaven’s garments. The exchange blends innocence with humorous reflection on divine housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Mamma
Trusses Cause Major Health Issues Claim
A historical notice asserts trusses injure 25,000 Americans yearly by pressing on the spine kidneys abdomen and reproductive systems causing paralysis Brights disease abdominal inflammation and impotency. It urges sending two stamps or calling for a pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bright
Pamphlet Offered On Varicocele Help In Public Notice
One male in every five is afflicted with varicocele. Many sufferers think they are ruptured. The pamphlet describes varicocele and offers guidance. Call or send two stamps to obtain the pamphlet if you suspect you are affected.
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Webber
Lincoln Street
Donovan Again
Major Merrill
Hood
Tysaac Aber
Vienna, N. J
Isaac Abea
Vienna
Warren County
N. J
New York Herald
Smiths
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
William H. Brine
Tremont Sr
Pemberton Sq
Boston Museum
Wade
Waltham Boy
Dr. Parker
Columbus Av
Parker
West Chester Park and
Westland Ave
Back Bay
Westland Avenue
F. W. Lincoln
Tremont
William Smith & Co, Lacer Beer Brewers
Columbia Revere Brewery
Rochester
Ston Eer
DAV LS
Northampton St
Goddard
Stanhope
Sargent & Ham CO
Bowker ST
Beach Bluff
Hamilton St
Salvator Beer
Burkhardt Brewing
Bottling Dept
Hallock Street
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