Nine in danger as gas leak floods Boston building
A Shawmut avenue gas main leak flooded the triangular building at Pleasant street and Shawmut avenue, causing nine residents to suffer gas exposure. Names include T. D. Monast, Mrs Monast, Lottie Bates, Wilhemina Bates, Mrs. Tharby, Augustus Tharby, Quong Lung, Lee Chung, Lee Sing, and Wong Soo. Fire and police responded. several recovered by afternoon. Local gas mains from Boston Gaslight Co and Brookline Gas Co were examined but the exact leak source remained unclear. None were hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Avenue
Pleasant Street
Osborn Place
T. D. Monast
Wong Soo
Mr. Monast
Bates Famiy
Tharbys
Wilhelmina
Thorby
Augusta
Bates
Quong Lung
Montgomery Lecture Sparks Catholic Critique in Lawrence
In Lawrence on November 13 Rev. Hugh Montgomery of Lowell gave a talk at the Lawrence Street Church on Patriotism that reportedly derided the Catholic church. Rev. Mr Young responded with a letter to the press expressing his concern over the tone and clarifying his own stance as chaplain and temperance supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Hugh Montgomery
Lowell
Lawrence Street
Montgomery
Young
Union Pacific Receivers Expanded by Court Action
On application by Attorney General Olney through General Cowin as special counsel J W Doane of Chicago and Frederic R Coudert of New York were named additional receivers of the Union Pacific railroad with full authority comparable to the original three. Stockholders and parties in interest consented to the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Navy
Olney
Cowin
J. W. Doane
Chicago
Frederic R. Coudert
New York
Union Pacific Railroad
Iike
Concise Observations On The Ness Place
The notes reflect brief remarks on the ness place and its surroundings. Observers focus on location, utility, and potential use, noting practical conditions and accessibility for business purposes.
Duel to the Death in Minetta Street Saloon Fight
In New York on Saturday night Edward McKenny and Joseph Carey dueled with knives over jealousy involving Annie Long. They fought from Slevin's saloon to Carey's 4 Minetta Street room, ending when McKenny fatally stabbed Carey in the heart. McKenny was arrested at 2:30 AM and remanded, while Carey died of his wounds after an autopsy found chest and heart injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minetta Street
Edward McKenny
Joseph Carey
Carey
Annie Long
McKenny
Slevin
Bleecker and
Minetta Streets
John Street
Bleecker Street
Dourigan
West Sixty-seventh Street
Jefferson Market Court
Greeks Detained After Hamburg Arrival At Boston Docks
Fifty five Greek passengers are kept in custody aboard the Cremon while inspectors sort defective manifests from Hamburg. Par aselius Trapadouras of Macedonia is noted for flamboyant dress and wealth as authorities scrutinize immigration papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cremon
New England
Paraselius Trapadouras
Macedonia
Trapadouras
Haperouchec
Washington, D. C
Colcord
Hamburg
Hamburg & American Packet Line
Boston
Mr Pottles Esteemed In Chelsea Wedding Correction
The Post corrects a previous Chelsea wedding report for Milton Pottle and Miss Annie Hunt. Hunt attended to bakery duties in the morning, removing surprise at her absence. Pottles is highly esteemed by many friends and Mrs Pottle’s parents have reconciled to the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Milton Pottle
Annie Hunt
Bank Robbers Arrive in Southampton Under Arrest
Frank Floyd and Philip Scheig, accomplices in a $90,000 Bank of Minneapolis robbery, reached Southampton on the Saale and were quickly arrested when detectives met them. Louis Floyd remains in custody in New York after the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Frank Floyd
Philip Scheig
Louis Floyd
Bank of Minneapolis
Saale
Floyd
Scheig
Des
Witness recounts Toole case details in South Boston
A near relative of the Toole family provides testimony about the poisoning scene. He describes the room, remaining items, and argues Stephen and Michael Toole are unjustly accused, noting the family’s affection and his belief the motive was mistaken. The Post reports broad local sympathy for the Toole family.
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Toole
Post
Margaret
Mother Hubbard
Mrs. Toole
Steve Toole
Civil Service
Custom House
Stephen
Michael
Michael Toole
Boston
The
Money and Man Missing McBride Alleged Boston Swindle
Talbot D. Gadd known as Ira McBride is missing with a substantial sum taken from various victims in Boston. He lived lavishly at the Grand Hotel, consorting with a woman claiming to be his wife and a younger man on Boylston Street. Victims include Superintendent Burgher, W. H. Richardson & Co., and several tailors and merchants. authorities seek the missing pair and the money they swindled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot D. Gadd
Ira McBride
McBride
Burgher
Watkins Automatic Fire Alarm & Extinguisher Company
Milk Street
Grand Hotel
Columbus Avenue
Boston
McCaull Opera Company
New York
Boylston Street
The
Automatic Company
W. H. Richardson & Co
Gents
Farrington
Reynolds
Hotel Grand
Cohen the Jeweller
Washington Street
R. H. White & Co
Louden & Wilson
Tailors
Shoedeater Graham
Freidman
Lynn
J. O. Marshall
Dearborn Bros
M. Butman
Warren F. Bean or Putnam in U S marshal case sparks legal doubt
Warren F. Bean is identified as Putnam by his family and the bank, with the bail missing. The case, heard in the District Court, may move to Concord if the $5000 bail is not posted, as talks with Judge Aldrich and a Cambridge trip unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren F. Putnam
United States
Putnam
Warren F. Bean
Perry Putnam
Joseph W. Bean
Bean
National Granite Bank of Exeter
McInnes
Dickenson
District Court
Fuller
Aldrich
Cambridge
N. H
Water Front News From New Orleans Harbor and Nearby Coast
Reports from the harbor describe the J Frank Seavey ashore near New Orleans with plans to float and recover her. The Florence BK. Streams unloaded about 25 000 pounds of fish at a wharf after a small voyage, while efforts continue to locate the Bessie B wreck sunk near Williamsport. A collision near Highland Light damaged the James D Dewall, with repairs in East Boston and a cost estimate around 400 dollars.
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J. Frank Seavey
New Orleans
Orleans
Florence
Hampton Roads
Leighton’s
East Boson
Chatfield
Highland Light
Dewall
Samuel Dilloway
Smith
Boston
Norfolk
Green's Dock
Sunday Boot Stock Sale Draws Dense Crowd at Hollander Bradshaw
Hollander Bradshaw Folsom Company held a bankruptcy sale of Haverhill Mass boots shoes and rubbers. The first floor was packed from morning to 6:30 pm with hundreds of families seeking bargains as police from Division 4 kept order. The sale continues daily this week until the stock is exhausted and priced to move.
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Hollander, Bradshaw & Folsom Company
Haverhill
Mass
Division 4
Suit Against Sage Dismissed in Breach of Promise Case
New York Judge Bookstaver in the Court of Common Pleas dismissed the $100000 breach of promise suit filed by Delia Keegan against Russell Sage. Case details show the complaint was ruled improper and ended without trial.
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New York
Bookstaver
Court of Common Pleas
Russell Sage
Delia Keegan
Weeds of the Negro Educational Meeting Planned At Church
A grand educational meeting will be held this evening at 8 p m in the Charles Street A M E Church. Professor Gregory W Hayes of Oberlin will address the gathering on The Educational Needs of the Negro of the South.
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Charles Street A. M. FE
Gregory W. Hayes
Oberlin
Lively Board of Aldermen debate over public institutions
The Boston board confirms five appointees to a board of visitors to city institutions after a tense exchange. A push to delay due to a pending investigation fails 6 to 6, then eight to four confirm. Also approved funds shift for Mechanic Arts High School and notes on Charlestown Heights and a new Charlestown bridge.
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Board of Aldermen
Charles P. Putnam
Thomas F. Ring
Lewis G. Farmer
Mary B. O’sullivan
Elizabeth G. Evans
Alderman Lomasney
Committee On Prisons
Alderman Flood
Lomasney
Seventh District
Flood
Alderman Witt
Lee
Alderman Maguire
Wheat Flood
Mitchell
Moomery
G. Nays
Selsom
Fottler
Hallstrom
Lemaster
Maguire
Sanford
Board of Visitors
Mechanic Arts High School
Common Council
Edith P. Wolcott
Board of
Overseers of the Poor
Tremont Street
Charlestown Heights
Board of Park Commisioners
Charlestown
Charles River
Committee On Finance
Mystery Brig Rigged Steamship Sighted Off Delaware Coast
Despatches from New York report a brig rigged steamship in distress sighted near the Delaware breakwater after a gale. The vessel hoisted three black balls to signal not under command. could be the Sorrento or Rialto of the Wilson line, with Rialto credited as safe in dock.
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New York
Clan Ferguson
Auckland
New Zealand
Delaware
Wilson Line
Sorrento
Boston
West Indies
Fair for Bible Readers Shifts to Vendome
Due to the illness of Attorney General Pillsbury the Bible Readers fair planned at his home at 543 Beacon Street will instead be held at the Vendome on Wednesday November 15. The event supports the Society for the Employment of Bible Readers.
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Pillsbury
Society For the Employment of Bible Readers
Beacon Street
Vendome
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Montgomery Again
Union Pacific
the Sunday Post
Busi
Fiel&’ Woman
the Post
Post, Herald
Glebe
Gremon’s Curio
Puzsling
MR. Pottles
Bays
T. D. Gadd
Exeter
Sage
Graves
Maryland
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Pattress
Benet
Boylston
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Boston Post
Halsey C. Ives
Department of Fine Arts
Tion
the Vendome
WM. H. Raymond Grocery Co., Importers and Packers
Commercial Street
Boyle Bros
Washington St
Epps’scocoa
Epps
Civi
Service Gazette
James Epps & Co., Ltd
Homeopathic Chemists
London
England
Shawmut Furniture CO
Shawmut Ave
Kettison Farm
East Lexington
Pierce Bridge
Kenison Farm
Blanchard & Farrar
Dock Square
Gujuiexe
Osea
Kosioa
Acnes Davenport
Joe” Knox
Maggie Finelson
R. H. White
Houghton & Dutton’s
Belle Harvey
Harrison Avenue
Margaret Furlong
Jefferson Place
Roca Stafford
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