English rector observes Mercury transit in New York
Rev. Samuel Charlesworth of London arrives aboard the Paris to watch the Mercury transit, noting five hours of favorable viewing in New York and Washington. He muses on Mercury’s orbit, possible satellites, and the value of such observations for solar studies. He plans to depart for Algeria for the winter.
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New York
Paris
Samuelharlesworth
London
Eng
England
United States
Washington
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Charlesworth
Algeria
Somerville Dancing School Fancy Dress Party
The nineteenth annual fancy dress party of the Somerville Dancing School Association was held last evening in Eberle Hall Somerville attended by 150 couples. The grand march led by floor director George H. Muzzey and Miss Mabel Dodge, with Herbert H. Derby as assistant floor director and aids A Williams Edwin F Lindh George Wilder Greenwood E Murch and H E Munroe.
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Somerville Dancing School Association
Eberle Hall
Somerville
George H. Muzzey
Mabel Dodge
Herbert H. Derby
A. G. Williams
Edwin F. Lindh
George Wilder
Greenwood E. Murch
H. E. Munroe
Eastern Medical Institute delivers broad disease treatment in Boston
The Eastern Medical Institute at 19 Tremont Row, Boston, advertises treatment for acute or chronic diseases. Dr. Patten, in charge, cites experience in London Paris Dublin and America and twenty five years in practice. The notice hints at free consultations and urges readers to seek care despite misunderstandings about ailments.
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Tremont Row
Boston
Patten
London
Paris
Dublin
America
Ex-Governor Russell Named to Indian Commission
Former Massachusetts leader William E. Russell was offered a spot on the Board of Indian Commissioners by President Grant era. The advisory panel reviews Indian affairs, with travel funded by the government and no salary. Russell has not decided and was not available for comment.
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William E. Russell
le Commission
Cleveand
Indian Commission
General Grant
United States Reservations
Russell
Board of Indian Commissioners
Trade Outlook in New York Expecting Uptick After Election
Bradstreet's reports weekly trade activity shows constrained volumes due to elections but improving prospects as seasonable weather and settled political questions boost merchant confidence. Interior buyers order for future delivery. iron and steel quotations hold steady. anthracite coal shipments rise. demand grows for shoes hats and clothing. wool and textile markets face competition with Australia even as print cloth stocks ease.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
South
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Henry Weigel Dies. Boston German Community Mourns
Henry Weigel long time Beachmont resident and prominent German Boston figure dies after paralytic shocks. Born Bavaria March 31 1855 he worked as a blacksmith then rowed fame on the Charles River with City Point and South Boston crews. He served as Hose 2 captain and leaves two children from his first wife and a late marriage to Miss Wilfert. The funeral tomorrow at Turnverein Hall Boston with Turnverein and D O H members in attendance.
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Henry Weigel
Beachmont
Boston
Turnverein Hall
Middlesex Street
Mr. Weigel
Bavaria
Bay State Iron Company
Henry
Weigel
City Point Rowing Association
Charles River
Charles
South Boston
Boston Turnverein Association
Hose 2
Revere Fire Department
Miss Wilfert
John Wilfert
Province Court
Three Die in Montreal Street Building Collapse
Three men were killed and several injured when the Montreal Street Railway Company's seven story stone building collapsed at Craig Street and Place d Armes Hill. Names of the dead are Regis Pouge Pierre Monnette and Joseph Marquis. Authorities fear more workers remain in the ruins. twenty one were employed and fifteen accounted for.
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Montreal
Montreal Street Railway Company
Craig Street
Place d’Armes Hill
Regis Pouge
Pierre Monnette
Joseph Marquis
Parkhurst Public Demonstration Planned by Seventy
The Committee of Seventy in New York announced a public demonstration to honor Dr. Parkhurst, scheduled for an unspecified date and location. The event aims to recognize his work and public service.
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New York
Committee of Seventy
Parkhurst
Olney Affirms Labor Right to Organize and Strike
Labor leaders hail Attorney General Olneys ruling affirming the right of organized labor to group, bargain, and conduct peaceful strikes. Threads of support come from McNeill Foster Carlton and others who see the decision as a shift toward recognizing labor rights against employer opposition.
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United States
Richard Olney
The
Post
George E. McNeill
Dorchester
Attorney-General’s
Chicago
American Railway Union
Olney
Brotherhood
Hood’s Sarsaparilla praised by Mrs. J. G. Clark
In Ash Point Maine Mrs. J G Clark credits Hood’s Sarsaparilla with curing piles and curing sleeplessness and fatigue after heart failure. She reports restored energy and the ability to work and sleep well, endorsing the remedy.
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Captain Clark
Hood
J. G. Clark
Ash Point
Maine
Labor Fight Over Brotherhood Members Forced From Railroad Jobs
The Reading railroad receivers demand Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members abandon the union as a condition of continued employment. Attorney General Olney argues labor unorganized is powerless and union membership is a legal right, while the court weighs whether a union based strike is lawful and how it affects workers’ job security.
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Sweigard
Brotherhood
Olney
Arge
Brotherhood of
Reading Railroad
Mr. Olney
Wilkinson
Joseph SS. Harris
Andy
E Reading
Harris
Congress
Circuit Court of Appeals
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad
Reading Road
Olneys Opinion on Readings Railroad Labor Dispute
Attorney General Olney weighs in with a letter to Judge Dallas in the Reading Railroad case. The month August 15 crisis between receivers and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members triggered the inquiry. The dispute remains before the United States Circuit Court in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Reading Railroad Company
Brotherhood of Railroad
Olney
Dallas
United States Circuit Court
Arbitration as remedy in receivership labor dispute
The article argues against a rule excluding Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members from receivers and court staff, warning it risks unfairness and discontent. It advocates arbitration between capital and labor through the court, positing arbitration as best for settlement and maintaining public respect for law.
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Businesseo
Rotherhood
Reading Railroad
Olney Desires Return to Private Life
Attorney General Olney has told close friends he yearns to resign and return to private life. He says the duties and burdens of the job wear on him, noting his private practice could earn 30 000 to 40 000 dollars annually and would grow if he were no longer bound by official duties.
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Washington
Olney
Recount in Three Wards Finishes Late Night
Aldermen conclude a recount of votes for Representatives in Wards 4 13 and 16 at 7 30 PM with results showing discrepancies but no change in outcome. Ward 4 totals Donovan 982 Marnell 786 McCarthy 1246 Melvin 870. Ward 13 Gallivan 1839 Geary 1222 McKenna 1208 Stack 125. Ward 16 Keenan 708 Philbrick 558 Reinhart 489 Roberts 620 Ryan 647.
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Donovan
Marnell
McCarthy
Melvin
Ward
Gallivan
Geary
McKenna
Stack
Keenan
Philbrick
Reinhart
Roberts
Ryan
Father Mathew T A and L Society Dance Marks Fifth Anniversary
The Father Mathew T A and L Society of Charlestown marked its fifth anniversary with a social dance at Monument Hall last evening. About 50 attendees enjoyed an 8 to 9 pm promenade concert. Floor Director Thomas M Towle led the grand march with Miss Mary Towle. Assistants and aids included Bernard E Flanagan and a lengthy list of named helpers.
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Father Mathew T. A. and
L. Society of
Charlestown
Monument Hall
Thomas M. Towle
Mary Towle
Bernard E. Flanagan
C. Be, Cadigan
R. L. Coleman
Daniel J
John EB. Regan
Harry Reardon
Frank Wombolt
J. B. Fitzpatrick
Thomas B. Leonard
The Boom at Sandwich Glass Works
In Sandwich the old Boston and Sandwich Company glass works may reopen after years of idleness. Foreign glass makers have offered to invest $000 if Sandwich residents subscribe $10,000 in $100 shares. Several thousand dollars have already been pledged by local businessmen.
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Sandwich
Boston and Sandwich Company
Cattle Tender Stabbing Incident Aboard Venetian
The British steamer Venetian, returning to Boston, anchors at Queenstown with minor machinery damage. Two American cattlemen aboard on November 6 had an altercation. one was stabbed in the abdomen and is in serious condition.
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London
Boston
Queenstown
Dr Swett's Vegetable Compound Promotes Lung Health
An 19th century advert promotes Dr Swett's vegetable syrup made from boarhound slippery elm flax seed and other herbs. Sold in large bottles for 25 cents and a quart of syrup for 25 cents at N. a Botanic Depot 245 Washington street. The claim includes relief for cough consumption whooping cough croup asthma bronchitis and other lung and throat ailments.
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N. A
Washington Street
Geo
SWETT
Legacy tax receipts surge after Supreme Court ruling
The Massachusetts legacy tax has generated $127 723.84 for the state in 1894 by Oct 17 through Nov 8, following a Supreme Court decision upholding the tax on collateral legacies and successions. A bill to tax direct inheritances is planned for the next General Court session to cover the state tax.
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Phillips
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
General Court
Watterson Critiques Democratic Campaign Woes in New York Dispatch
Henry Watterson wires from Rubs Gleveland New York arguing the Democrats entered a badly handicapped campaign and will regain prestige soon. He blames tariff reform, the money question, and missteps that aided protectionists, noting Southern Democrats’ disgust and Populists losing confidence. Governors McConnell and Peck offer blame on Populists and the panic respectively.
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New York
Henry Watterson
the Herald
United States
Washington
Albany
Clark Howell
Chicago
McConnell
Idaho
Peck
Wisconsin
Watching That Shaft At Park And Tremont Fence
Readers crowd around a fence at Park and Tremont streets to glimpse a subway shaft. The crowd speculates about a hidden tunnel and a railroad behind the fence as they endure cold and mud awaiting excavation updates.
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Park and
Tremont Streets
Post
Carson
Park Street
American Wringer Co. Manufacturing and Repair Services
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension is a city manufacturer of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and accept orders by mail with prompt attention. Telephone Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
Tremont
Free Medical Services At Dr Dewey Clinic
Free medical services offered by Dr. Dewey for all diseases with examinations, medicines furnished at no charge. About 2000 Boston residents testify to permanent cures. offices at Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street hours 9 to 1 and 2 to 6 and 7 to 8 weekdays Sundays 10 to 4.
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Dewey
Boston
Hotel Pelham
Boyiston Street
Notice to Voters Boston Registrars Open Registration
Notice to voters that lists of qualified voters including the women’s list to November 7 are posted in precincts and at the Central Office 2 Beacon Street. Evening sessions run November 19 to 21 from 6 to 10 P. M. for registration and correction. tax payment not required except for men needing a current year tax bill or assessor certificate. Registration closes November 21 at 7 P. M. List of ward registration offices follows with locations.
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Board OF Registrars OF Voters
Beacon Street
Chapman
Eutaw Street
Armory
Maverick Street
Bunker Hill Street
Lexington Street
Baldwin Street
City Hall
City Square
North Bennett Street
Charity
Chardon Street
Starr King
Tennyson Street
Pierpont
Hudson Street
Spellman
Broadway
B Street
Hawes
East Fourth Street
Dorchester Street
Ward
Washington Street
Waltham Street
West Concord Street
Cabot Street
Vine Street
Roxbury Street
Phillips
Shrewd Pillsbury declines congressional bid
Albert E. Pillsbury once Attorney General of the Commonwealth refused a Republican candidacy amid the McNary McEttrick storm. Resident of the tenth district he declined to run, saying the district was not Republican or even doubtful. He aims for governor, believing an immediate Congress bid would spoil his chances.
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Albert E. Pillsbury
Commonwealth
Pillsbury
Tenth
Congress
Gas case in Supreme Court ends with reserved decision
The suit of the Attorneys General on behalf of Boston Aldermen against Brookline Gas Light Company over pipe laying authority was heard in the Supreme Court before Judge Morton and the opinion was reserved.
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Boston
Brookline Gas Light Company
Supreme Court
Morton
Actor M. B. Curtis arrested on attachment for $800 debt
Taunton report states actor M. B. Curtis was jailed tonight under a writ of attachment for a claim of $800 in favor of his late advance agent Duncan B. Harrison.
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Taunton
M. B. Curtis
Duncan B. Harrison
Tomcat Old Sport Returns to Maggie Cline
Maggie Cline reports her tomcat Old Sport, missing for days, has returned in a forlorn condition and is now under the care of his musical mistress.
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Maggie Cline
Polish Priests Refusing Oath to Nicholas Released
Many Polish Catholic priests jailed for refusing to swear allegiance to Nicholas have now taken the oath and been released, reports from Warsaw dated November 9.
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Warsaw
Nicholas
Deafness aid inventor H A Wales to visit Quinney House
H A Wales, inventor of sound discs for the deaf, will be at the Quinney House today to demonstrate and discuss his device for aiding hearing. The event invites interested listeners and potential users.
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H. A. Wales
Quinney House
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