Suburban gas deal centers on Brookline and Bay State plans
A Boston era gas deal unsettles suburbs as Bay State interests split. Delaware Bay State withdraws to pursue interstate arrangements while Mayor Matthews leads the Boston unit. Brookline Gas Company and Standard Oil loom, with stock buyers and price effects debated. A street opinion foresees possible Brookline involvement but no major price drop, save perhaps suburban levels around one dollar.
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Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
Bay State Gas Company of
Boston
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Bay State Company
Delaware Company
Massachusetts Company
Brookline Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
Brookline Company
Brookline
Rogers-Brookline
Rogers
Davitt Attacks Vaughan Over Catholic Voter Pressure
Michael Davitt issues an open letter denouncing Cardinal Vaughan and many priests for pressuring Catholic voters in London school board elections. He states Catholic laymen are not bound to follow priests on electing a Commoner or school board member. He aligns Vaughan with archbishop Canter bury and Lord Salisbury, arguing they back anti-Irish sentiment.
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London
Michael Davitt
Cardinal Vaughan
London School Board
Canterbury
Lord Salisbury
Melba Concert Featuring Mme Scadht and Plancon
The concert presents Mme Scaldht performing arias and songs with M. Plancon joining in Melba tones. Highlights include J Vo Vivre from Romeo and Juliet and Lucia Mad scene with Plancon in costume backed by orchestral selections from Merry Wives of Windsor and Le Caid.
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M. Planco
Donizett
Lucia
Mme
Melba
Ericsson speed trial expected Monday in New London
New London Conn Nov 10 It is believed the torpedo boat Ericsson will have a speed trial on Monday as Steamer Cactus out verifying the course had not returned by 10 oclock tonight.
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New London
Conn
Ericsson
Cactus
Parkhurst Early Years Shaped By Stores and School
A 64 year old gentleman recalls Dr. Parkhurst as a lively boy who grew from a store clerk earning $3 weekly to a diligent student. He notes Parkhurst's persistence and ambition, aided by evening study, and highlights his Latin prowess at Stebbins Academy. Parents viewed as strong New England figures.
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Dr. Parkhurst
Charlie Parkhurst
Parkhurst
Stebbins Academy
Lancaster
C. C. Murdock
Parker Machine Company
Clinton
Stebbins
New England
Parkhurst’s early preaching style and a grocer’s boy tale
A reminiscence recalls Dr. Parkhurst’s youth when he threatened to make his congregation carry dictionaries to church. A longtime friend notes he later abandoned showy words for plain talk, while a grocer’s story ties Parkhurst to Hon. H. C. Greeley, Horace Greeley’s cousin, and the local business scene.
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Parkhurst
H. C. Greeley
Horace Greeley
Old ledger reveals 1858 Parkhurst entry
A man searches a worn day book from the fifties and uncovers a Parkhurst entry dated October 15, 1858. The brittle volume, yellowed pages, and faded ink show a line to William Eaton for a distance of 712 yards.
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Ile
Parkhurst
William Eaton
Fire destroys New London estate of Lingley Chapin
The palatial summer residence of Lingley Hoffman Chapin in New London, Connecticut, burned completely tonight around seven in the third story. The cause is unknown. The building and its silverware valued in thousands were lost, while the Catholic chapel on the grounds escaped damage. Archbishop Corrigan of New York had visited the chapel.
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New London
Conn
Lingley Hoffman Chapin
Chapin
Ockford
Corrigan
New York
Crow Supper at Malden Reflects Bitter Political Tone
The Malden Deliberative Assembly held its annual political Crow supper with defeated-party speakers among city notables. Toasts covered topics including The Ballot, The Democratic Administration, The Republican Party, The Democratic Defeat, and Our Next President, among others.
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Malden
John M. Pettengill
W. N. Osgood
G. Louis Richards
C. R. Bilder
Massachusetts
Harvey J. Boutwell
Boston
J. F. Farnham
W. G. Merrill
Independent Party
E. C. Upton
M. S. O’donnell
Fishing Schooner Maria Disabled Off Napatree Point
Fishing schooner Maria from New London is disabled off Napatree Point and has requested a tug from New London for assistance. The exact cause of the trouble is not known.
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New London
Conn
Maria
Rose
Napatree Point
Boston Symphony Delivers Tender Yet Frightful Night
The Boston Symphony offered a melancholy program under director Mon. Paul, with Louise Chandler Moulton warmly welcomed among familiar listeners. The performance stirred strong emotion through wood horn and clarinet lines, sobbing violins, and deep viols, leaving the audience breathless and the critic on alert for any discord.
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Symphony
Boston
Maked
Louise Chandler Moulton
Paul
Mon
The Post Woman Hails Harmony in Quieted Listener
A terse note from The Post Woman praises harmony while noting the listener fell silent. The brief item frames a moment of muted response as an implied verdict on musical or spoken performance.
Symphony concert shines with Sgambati major symphony
Last evening's brief programme featured three works conducted by Mr. Paur with energetic support from the orchestra. The standout piece was Sgambati's five movement major symphony praised for its vivid scoring and engaging movements.
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Paur
Smeltana
Bizet
Charles Mole
Postal Clerks Ball Set by Boston Association
The Boston Postoffice Clerks Association plans the fifth annual ball at Music Hall on December 18. Baldwin's Cadet Band is engaged and more features are being arranged as the committee works to ensure a successful event. The association includes clerks from all Boston stations and the main office and calls for civic support.
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Boston Postoffice Clerks’ Association
Music Hall
Postal Clerks
Baldwin
Boston
Manuel Defeats Russell in Murray & Irwin Pool Tourney
Manuel won 100 to 83 against Russell in the Murray & Irwin pool tournament at South Boston. Standings show Johnson 8–0, Wise 2–0, Hood 2–0, Manuel 3–1, Doyle 2–1, Russell 2–1, Bruce 2–2, La Thorp 1–2, White 1–2, Hogarty 0–3, Booth 0–3, Zeramby 0–8.
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Manuel
Russell
South Boston
Johnson
Wise
Hood
Doyle
Bruce
la Thorp
White
Hogarty
Booth
Zeramby
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