Fire devastates Old Bailey area as Newgate Prison fires threaten
A major blaze at 48 49 Old Bailey in London spreads to Crown Perfumery and Cassell's publishing houses. The fire engulfs adjacent shops, with flames reaching 200 feet and endangering Newgate Prison, the Old Bailey Sessions House, and nearby walls. Fire engines battle the conflagration amid crowds. Cassell and Blackie suffer substantial damage to stock and machinery.
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Wondon
Thomson É Jigtapeeny
Old Bailey
E. C
Crown Perfumery Company
Lockhart
Blackie & Company
Cassella
Fleet Street
Plujeau Square
St. Paul’s
Newgate Street
Gadgate Hill
Tottering
Old Bailey Sessions House
Newgate Prison
Cassells
Blackies
Newton Pharmacist George Lyman Fatally Struck by Freight Train
George Lyman of Newtonville died after being struck by a Boston & Albany freight train at Walnut street crossing. Born in Boston and aged about 52, he trained at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and had lived on Washington Street since moving to Newtonville two years ago. He worked as a pharmacist for E. F. Partridge at the time of his death.
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Newton
George Lyman
Walnut Street
Boston & Albany Road
Boston
Massachusetts, College of Pharmacy
Newtonville
Washington Street
E. F. Partridge
Quiet Cuba Report From Orizaba Voyage
A passenger aboard the steamer Orizaba arriving from Havana notes no insurrection signs in Cuba when it left on November 11. There was a clash near Cienfuegos where plantation hands were subdued with five losses. guards suffered no casualties.
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New York
Orizaba
Havana
Cuba
Cienfuegos
Young East Boston Man Arrested on Burglary Tools Charge
James F. Sloan aged 19 of 16 East Eagle Street East Boston was arrested by Division 7 officers on a charge of possessing burglars tools a jimmy two bits and a cold chisel He allegedly furnished the Arteg men who were seized for breaking into a Chelsea trunk store last weekUsing the same tools to force doors is alleged but not proven at this time.
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James F. Sloan
East Eagle Street
Boston
Division 7
Jimmy
Sloan
Chelsea
That Winchester Riot Case At Fourth District Court
Evidence from the Winchester disturbance shows a near riot after an assault in a trench incident. A black worker Willian Brent and several Italians were involved, with knives and improvised weapons reported. Brent was fined $10 while others were discharged as judges found insufficient proof of their guilt.
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Woburn
Fourth District Court
Winchester
Willian Brent
Monahan
Mondhan
Gangi
BE. F. Johnson
Brent
Santi
Weather Forecast for New England and Nearby States
Forecast for Thursday calls for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont generally fair with light snow possible in the north, brisk west winds and colder in eastern Maine. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect fair skies brisk west winds and colder in the east. Eastern New York should be fair with continued cold west winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Friends of the Indians Annual Cambridge Meeting
The Cambridge Branch of the Massachusetts Indian Association held its annual meeting at First Parish Church in Cambridge. About 125 members attended. receipts for the year were 1684.33 with 41 expended and a balance of 787.22. Miss Ella Worden spoke on her teaching experience at the Santee Agency. Officers elected included Mrs. W. W. Goodwin as president and Miss Alice M. Jones as treasurer, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Theusetts Indian Association
W. W. Godwin
Ella Wordeh
Alice M. Longfellow
E. H. Storer
H. N. Tilton
Fire destroys Purchase Street building injuring six firms
A midnight blaze at 109 and 141 Purchase Street gutted most of a six story brick building owned by J M Currier of Melrose. Firefighters battled the flames from 1:30 AM, suspected to have started in a fourth floor closet used by W T Page & Co. The loss to Page & Co and Franklin Typewriter Mfg Co. is heavy, with total damage near 15 000 including water damage to adjacent occupancies.
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Purchase Street
J. M. Currier
Melrose
Wilson
Engine
W. T. Page & Co
Franklin Typewriter Manufacturing Company
Frank L. Young
Merriam & Morgan Peraffine Company
Charlies N. Brown & Co
National Grange opens 27th session in Syracuse
The National Grange of Patrons of Husbandry meets in Syracuse with Grand Master Brigham of Ohio presiding Delegates from over thirty States attend Brigham’s annual address noting modest gains in some states and no growth in others He denounces Secretary Morton’s criticism of the Grange urging farmers to reconsider his stance for future agricultural leadership.
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Syracuse
National Grange of Patrons of Husbandry
Brigham
Ohio
Grange
Morton
Chicago
Concert Benefit for Mrs Middleton at Bethesda Hall
A sacred concert will be held Sunday evening in Bethesda Hall South Boston featuring ample local talent to aid Mrs Middleton who is recovering at Carney Hospital after leg amputation. Charity groups in the district back the effort to ensure a grand success.
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Bethesda Hall
Boston
Middleton
Carney Hospital
Roxbury Surprise Party Honors Miss Limzie Fay
Miss Limzie Fay of Roxbury was feted at a surprise birthday party attended by about fifteen couples. She received an elegant necklace from Mr. Trask on behalf of the guests, and refreshments followed before the group departed wishing her many happy returns.
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Limzie Fay
Roxbury
Iss Fay
Mr. Trask
Life Saving Service Report Details Stations and Losses
The annual report by Spinner Imball shows the life saving service with 24 stations 182 on the Atlantic 4 on the lakes 12 on the Pacific and 1 at the Falls of the Ohio. Disasters to documented vessels totaled 477 with 42 saved and 3 lost aboard. Six hundred sixty three rescued shipwrecked persons and 154 small craft casualties are noted. Total vessel losses 8 with property saved valued at 6 442 550 and lost at 1 655 570. New stations added Brant Rock Mass Fort Niagara N Y Keewanee Wis Ashtabula Ohio and a California coast station near San Francisco. Congress pay increases are aiding recruitment and a longer active season may be considered due to Atlantic tempests.
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Washington
Imball
Atlantic
Lakes
Pacific
Falls of the Ohio
Louisville
Brant Rock
Mass
Fort Niagara
N. Y
Keuwanee
Wis
Ufe
Separation of Stetson and Groves at John Stetson Loan
Circulating reports of a split in the John Stetson Loan Company, once thriving after 1968 formation from Stetson and Groves, reveal disputes over capital, management, and profits with internal firings, court hints, and reorganized arrangements.
Somerville Man Arrested for Lottery Scheme
John J. McDonald aged 29 living in Somerville was arrested by Division 1 officers for setting up and promoting a lottery. He allegedly wrote and sold policy tickets to railroad employees and the public, with ties to the northern depots.
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John J. McDonald
Somerville
Division 1
McDonald
Northeastern Railroad Default Impacts State Indorsement
The Northeastern Railroad, bonds guaranteed by the State for 200000, failed to pay interest. Governor Northen assumed control and named a road manager for the State. The railroad has been leased to the Richmond and Danville Company.
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Northeastern Railroad
Gaz
Northeastern Rairoad
Northen
Richmond & Danville Company
Suit Seeks 3000 For Defamation Claim
Haverhill November 15 Mrs Deliah Carr sues L A Phinney a noted shoe maker for 3000 dollars alleging defamation of character in a civil action filed today in local court. The complaint accuses the defendant of publishing remarks damaging the plaintiff's reputation.
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Haverhill
Deliah Carr
L. A. Phinney
Fire Ravages Fergus Falls Plant and Stock
In Fergus Falls Minnesota a blaze destroyed The Page flour pills elevator copper shop warehouse and large stock. Loss estimated at 100000 with 7000 covered by insurance. Fire authorities investigate but no further details available.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Page
Stetson Finances Face Scrutiny As Loans Are Questioned
A carful review reveals loans and advances tied to Mr. Stetson and associates. Notes, rings, and properties are cited as securing moneys, with several items described as possibly worthless or overvalued. A new loan venture by Graves and partners aims to overturn the old loaning business despite ongoing investigations.
Robbery at Chicago Rail Office Nets $20000 Treasure
John A. Drake treasurer of the Indiana Illinois and Iowa railroad was robbed of about $20,000 in the Rookery Building on the ninth floor at 7 am. Two men knocked him down and seized the satchel as detectives chase leads. Drake and his family own part of the railroad property.
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Chicago
John ‘A. Drake
Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Iiroad Company
Rookery Building
Drake
Peteid
Bery
le Eneral
Indiana, Itnois
Fractured Line Delays Arrival of Bacco in Cus
Fragmentary OCR reports a disrupted sentence referencing a person and a delayed event titled Bacco in Cus. Limited readable names and place hints suggest a local arts or theater note with uncertain details and missing context.
Run Over Man Severely Hurt in Chelsea Street Crossing
A man identified as Peesinds age 8 living at 222 Fayette Street was struck crossing Chelsea Street at 6 o'clock in the evening. He sustained severe injuries to his right arm and elbow. Dr. Broderick treated him and ordered his transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Barthalo
Peesinds
Fayette Bn
Chélséa Street
Pew
Wee O'Connor
Broderick
Masnachusetts General Hospital
Mrs Anderson Elopes to Colorado Illness Delays Return
In Maldon Nevada Carrie J Anderson eloped weeks ago with Frank A Willerd a sewing machine agent. She has fallen ill in Colorado and is out of money. Friends report she needs funds to return home.
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Maldon
Nev
Carrie J. Anderson
Frank A. Willerd
Hen Bean
Colorado
Oeena
Lee
Breaking And Entering Suspect Alias Wilson Arrested
Police report Division 11 officers arrested a man alias Wilson after entering a dwelling belonging to J. Sat Strom on Tuesday evening. The incident description notes a series of events leading to the arrest and the suspect’s identity.
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Aex
Shales Emer
Wilson
Yeater
J. Sat Strom
President Cleveland Leaves New York for Washington
President Cleveland accompanied by Secretary Lamont and Mrs. Lamont boarded a train from New York for Washington after a private stay at a city hotel. He declined calls from inquirers and planned to return to the capital soon. Later he attended a theatre box with family before returning by train.
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Washington
Retary
Ament
New
Cleveland
Iby
York
Lamont
Fifth Avenue
the. T
Jett
Jaime
Dan Lamont
Bryant
Jersey City
Buzzard’s. Bay
Quet
Grayles
Medford man jailed for embezzling from Stewart firm
John P. Jackson of Medford was found guilty in Middlesex Superior Court at East Cambridge of embezzling about $900 from John A. Stewart. He was sentenced to two years in the House of Correction. Jackson had reported a burglary at his home on Sept 15, claiming $200 loss attributed to his employer’s daughter. Police questioned the tale and arrested Jackson after an investigation.
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John P. Jackson
Medford
Middlesex Superior Court
East Cambridge
John A
John A. Stewart
Bord
House of Correction
Deddeen
Jettty
A. Stewart
Jackson
Death of William A Long Found in Room at 10 Way Street
The body of William A Long was discovered in his South End room at 10 Way Street by a Division 5 officer at 6 o clock last evening. He had rented the room about five weeks ago and had not been seen since Sunday, prompting the occupants to summon police. City Examiner Draper noted death from causes not yet determined. Long was about years old.
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Gan
Brétson
Bretson
Groves
Clark's
Preros
Pepe
Yes
Steteon
E. A. Knight
Harrison Avenue
Repdhi
Uwoerthless
Sennag
New York
Stetson
Argon
Mney
William A. Long
Way Street
South End
Division 5
Long
Cal Examiner
Draper
Two Poles Arrested Near Taunton Station for Robbery
In Attleboro near the Taunton line two Polish men Simeon and Samuel were confronted after attempting a crime at the railroad station. They were compelled to surrender pockets of their belongings valued at about 80 dollars.
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Attleboro
Missing Lynn man prompts search by friends and police
Lynn Massachusetts November 15 A missing person alert concerns Peter R Murphy of 945 Summer Street who has not been seen since the day before yesterday. He is described as a white male about 60 years old with gray hair and a mustache. His friends and the police have no fresh clues on his whereabouts.
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Lynn
Peter R. Murphy
Summer Street
Mr. Murphy
Oxford Street
Hairy
Tate
Suspected Counterfeiter Arrested in Providence
Lynn, Nov 15 Charles Swan, arrested yesterday in Providence on suspicion of passing counterfeit money. He formerly resided in the city and could not account for the bills or possessions found. Local authorities seek the bank or guiding tips. He had a fair reputation.
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LYWA
Lynn
Charles Swan
Providence
Lost Their Goat for 620.00 at East Greenwich
Two years ago Nathaniel G. Sprague died while helping unload coal from a vessel at East Greenwich. The coal belonged to the Electric Light and Coal Company and the fatality is alleged to have resulted from defective equipment and other causing factors.
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Nathaniel
G. Sprague
East Greenwich
Electric Light & Coal Company
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AK. Jerome
Sessions House
Taahuradenn
Springer Broses
Washington ST
Cleale Ent Fun
Friends OF the Indians
Remington Typewriter
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict
New England Brands Schooll T
Purchase St
TRE
Qurrier
Franklin Typewriter Mfg. Co
Sehgaineaser
Gdeton
John Steteen
Charles Groves
John Stetson
John Bitten
Geotts
A & Capital
Eateen
Sa Aaiata
Everett Équa
Behoo! Street
Beest
Mr. Groves
Hite Jn
Dir. Stetson
Bim
Benjamin W. Parker
Edward A. Knight
Mr. Stetson
Lane Fy Anes
Goodale
Boeton
Minnesota
Hara
Globe
A.m
Saggo
Graveland Hoes
Exonag & the Theatre
Lynn Man Missine
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