Out in the Cold at Bowdoin Square Baptist Church
A Bowdoin Square Baptist Church Society meeting ends with Rev. W. W. Downs being declared unfit for ministry. The church doors are closed for “spiritual repairs” as Deacon Wilbur and others assert the pastor’s removal, while Downs contemplates his future and laments lack of support from fellow ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterworth
Downs
William G. Russell
Commonwealth
W. W. Downs
Bowdoin Square Baptist Church
Found Guilty in Cambridge Liquor Saloon Slay Trial
The Sullivans of Cambridge were found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of John F. Driscoll of Somerville after a May incident at their liquor saloon. The trial in the Supreme Criminal Court at East Cambridge concluded with the jury delivering the verdict after defense and prosecution arguments. Sentence was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene J
John A. Sullivan
Cambridge
John F
Driscell
Somerville
Supreme Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Gale
Stevens
Driscoll
Sullivans
Bacon
Daniel Wilkinson to be hanged at Thomaston Me
Thomaston Me November 19 Daniel Wilkinson a burglar who shot Officer William Lawrence in Bath on September 3 1533 faces hanging tomorrow at Thomaston He is 30 years old born near London England and came to the United States at 15 He denies English clergy parentage and says his parents live He has a spiritual adviser Rev Frederick Lowers and remains calm eating well and sleeping well in solitary confinement The involved debate centers on reprieves possibly aligning his fate with other cases and notes the crime was not premeditated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston
Daniel Wilkinson
William Lawrence
Bath
Carmine Santoro
Wilkinson
England
London
Maine
Frederick Lowers
St. John Baptist Church
Blaney
Gowntown
Withrow
Herrick
Dr. Withrow
Mark Twain
White House
Samuel L. Clemens
Mr. Cleveland
Revenue Marine
York
York Post Office
Harbor
Alabama Claims Commissioners
Secretary of the Treasury
Attorney-General
Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Congress
Wr. Randall
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Mother of Claimant Details Romantic Past in Maine Court Case
In Biddeford Maine Ivory W M Peirce of Lynn seeks a share of late Colonel T W Peirce of Topsfield estate. His mother Mrs Benjamin Witham of Saco recalls meeting Tom in Dover at seventeen and says she never married the Colonel. She cites parental opposition and Ivory living with her until age five before being sent to the Moulton family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Ivory W. M. Peirce
Lynn
T. W. Peirce
Topsfield
Saco
Benjamin Witham
Ivory
Peirce
Tom
Dover
Sanford
Moultonamily
Bell Telephone Patent Fight Cited by Washington
The Evening Post reports opponents of Bell Telephone foresee a Department of the Interior ruling against them but lack firm instructions. The board will begin after a ten day filing window for briefs, with a lengthy record from both sides. Professor Elisha Gray is expected to pursue a patent claim, while lawyers say he has no rights without proof of fraud or collusion in Bell's patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Evening Post
Washington
Bell Telephone Company
Interior Department
Hmit
Elisha Gray
Herring Catch at Cape Ann Tops Years of Yield
Gloucester Mass November 19 The shore fishing season off Cape Ann yielded the largest herring catch in years with 9776 barrels landed. Fish arrived earlier and stayed longer than normal while many have already sold with netters still taking a few barrels nightly at strong prices for bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Cape Ann
New Haven Driver Sparks Homeward Hope Amid Mislaid Death
In New Haven Harrigan a fire department driver vanished six years ago. His wife remarried a shoemaker named William Lee believing him dead. Harrigan's sister got a letter last week saying he is alive and likely to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Thomas Harrigan
South America
William Lee
Harrigan
New London Captain Dies After Striking Stroke At Wharf
NEW LONDON Conn Nov 15 Today Captain William Haley of Poquonna Bridge was tying a small boat to the wharf when he was stricken with apoplexy fell overboard and was taken out dead He was 62 years old His son is captain of the Samual J yacht Viking
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London, Conn
William Haley
Poquonna Bridge
Samual J
Viking
Senate control assured by Oregon victory claim
A Washington dispatch reports Republican Senators say Mitchell's Oregon win ensures GOP retains Senate majority during Cleveland’s term, confirming ongoing party control. Their belief reflects post election confidence in the chamber's balance under the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
Washington
The
Evening Post
Mitchell
Oregon
Senate
Cleveland
Cosgrove Will Gifts 2000 to Cathedral and 3000 to Orphan Asylum
Providence on November 19 reports the will of the late Thomas Cosgrove. it provides a 2000 bequest to the new cathedral for the benefit of himself wife and family and a 3000 gift to the Rhode Island Catholic Orphan Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Thomas Cosgrove
Rhode Island Catholic Orphan Asylum
Weather Indications for New England
Indications show fair weather across New England with stationary conditions. Temperatures rise slowly as northerly winds shift to a variable pace, signaling a gradual warming trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Whitewashing Controversy Over Park Street Pastor
A Boston note reports ongoing tensions involving Park Street Church pastor Dr. Herrick and a ministerial colleague. A clergymen and laymen panel finds no fault with the pastor, urging reconciliation and mutual reference, while critics urge apology for a misrepresented letter. The piece also covers a Congregational council at New Haven approving Rev. Theodore Munger’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Park Street Church
A. C. Thompson
D. D
Edward A. Park
D.D
Joan M. Greene
Lowell
RE. O. Arnoon
Ialem
Daniel March
Woburn
Thomas Laurie
R. I
Charles W. Hill
Roxbury
Deacon Farnsworth
Post
Withrow
Christian Community of
New Haven
Conn
Ecclesiastical Council
United Church
Theodore T. Munger
North Adams
Mass
Munger
John E. Todd
Todd
Herrick
Mt. Vernon Church
Terrible Empire Mills collapse kills one woman and injures four
New York reports a Friday collapse at the Empire mills on Bethune Street where a wall fell on bystanders and workers. Mrs Mary Kohn 21 died, several laborers including Archie Georgia James Bobbie and George Marriveria were badly hurt with multiple fractures. Firemen and ambulances aided as crews feared more collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Empire Mills
Bethune Street
Engine Company 18
Mary Kohn
George Marriveria
James Chapman
William Ritchie
Patrick Cregan
Inauguration Exercises for Cornell President Adams Held
Ithaca N Y Nov 19 The inauguration proceedings for Charles Kendall Adams president of Cornell University were successfully carried out despite poor weather. A large armory crowd witnessed a program including Te Deum prayers addresses by trustees alumni faculty a charter presentation, and the inaugural address. The ceremony featured a Cornell glee club performance and orchestral music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
Charles Kendall Adams
Cornell University
Armory
White
Bishop Huntington
Ithaca Quartet
City records show October arrests and local thefts
The city marshal reports 117 arrests in October with 4 for drunkenness. Two overcoats were stolen from F H Day's on Endicott Street. Aldermen granted eight dwelling permits and issued a skating rink license to H E Reed conditioned on police payment. Jurors drawn for December Civil Court include Cunningham and Almy among others. Henry Goodwin murder trial jurors named. Avenue House raided. bartender Richard Moorhouse arrested for illegal sale and proprietor Herbert Taylor faces liquor charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grunkenness
F. H. Day
Endicott Street
H. E. Reed
Superior Civil Court
Lawrence Cunningham
James F. Almy
James A. Chamberlain
Richard Harrington
Henry K. Goodwin
Zina Goodell
John O’brien
George A. Spence
Avenue House
Salem
Richard Moorhouse
Herbert H. Taylor
Settlement Reached in Troy and Greenfield Caboose Disaster
In North Adams Massachusetts F P Brown and P J Ashe representing families of eight dead and twenty eight injured from the Oct 19 1882 Troy and Greenfield caboose wreck settled with Manager Locke for 800 to several widows and 300 to three injured. Total payouts approach 24000 and all claims settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
F. P. Brown
P. J. Ashe
Troy
Greenfield Caboose
Locke
Jolia Shay
N. J. Craw
C. van Housen
Joseph Bosely
Oysters and Fleet Shrink at Provincetown Port
Provincetown reports only three vessels chartered for the winter oyster trade this season, down from a fleet of forty to fifty. Two vessels have been chartered for Cane Verde passenger service, others for Prince Edward Island potato trips and southern routes. The rest will lie up due to dull freights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Mass
Bank
Prince Edward Island
Yale College Faces $11 534 Deficit This Year
New England news notes a deficit of 11534 dollars at Yale College this year. Other items report a missing man found drowned in Providence, train sanitation measures for Maine, and local notices from New Hampshire Maine Vermont and Rhode Island.
Signal Office Seeks Funds for Tornado Forecasts
Washington dispatch notes the signal office plans to ask Congress for more funds to organize improved tornado forecasting. The report weighs this as a higher priority for saving life and property than current duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Signal Office
Congress
Mitchell
Belgian rivals faced by Chinese railway challenges
The article notes Belgian competitors will struggle to gain bets, citing recent experience. It discusses railway ventures in China previously blocked due to prejudiced views of Chinamen of past eras. It mentions the iron monster could not defile the bones revered by the Chinese who bury the dead widely, complicating railway routes and offending relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestial Empire
London
Extent of Opposition to Mayor O'Brien in City
The piece canvasses Democratic and Republican sentiment in the city over Mayor O'Brien. It cites a six to 199 vote split favoring O'Brien in a party canvass, with modest support for Whitten and undecided or unknown voters. It also covers Aldermanic races in Fourth and Ninth districts, loyalty shifts, and Maguire's persistent bid amid past defeats and intra party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Varney Whitten
O’brien
Whitten
Mr. Whitten
Freeman
Leighton
Colonel Wellington
Wellington
Mr. Freeman
P. J. Maguire
James H. Nugent
Maguire
Common Council
Friends
Moody Merrill
the Highland Railroad
Michael Meehan
Meehan
Nugent
Mr. Nugent
Democratic City Committee
O’ Brien
Transcript
Henry P. Kidder
George Eliot Real Life Discussed by Rev Towne
Rev Edward C Towne of Cambridge lectured at Tremont Temple on The Real Life of George Eliot Her Relation to Literature Society and Religion He ranked Homer Dante and Shakespeare highest and debated Eliot s place beside them noting her insight into the human heart and her struggle against physical and social obstacles He criticized Lewes life and vowed Eliot s religious sensibilities favored Christian faith over science or logic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Towne
Cambridge
George Eliot
Tremont Temple
Towne
Homer
Shakespeare
Cross
George Elion
Mr. Lewes
Lewes
Maggie
Dorothea
Romola
Gwendolen Harleth
George Fiiot
Mr. Towne
Ile
Vouchers Fraud at Navy Office Led to Reimbursement Charge
The Second Comptroller disallowed two fake vouchers paid to a woman artist for crayon portraits of Phillip S. Wales, ruling the $2735 and $35 charges improper and charging the amount to Wales’s government account. Further disallowances include $14.25 for a House committee trip aboard the Tulipoo sa and $1340 for Surgeon Billings’ 16 753 miles of travel to the International Medical Congress, with War Department authority deemed invalid for such expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comptroller of the Treasury
United States Navy
Naval Dispensary
Phillip 8
Wales
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Surgeon General
Navy Department
Surgeon Wales
Billings
International Medical Congress
London
Europe
War Department
Congress
Department
Indian Brigh ts Association session opens in New Haven
The Indian Rights Association starts a two day meeting in New Haven with Rev Dr Goodsell delivering the opening address. Miss Alice C Fletcher presents Proofs of Indian Capacity for Citizenship and Herbert Welch discusses Christian civilization efforts for Indians. Afternoon sessions feature conversation on the topic with more speakers planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Indian Rights Association
Dr. Goodsell
Alice C. Fletcher
Herbert Welch
Philadelphia
A.S. Quinton
The
Woman’s National Indian Association
Miss Fletcher
W. H. Brewer
Yale
H. L. Dawes
C. C. Painter and
Rey
Newman Smyth
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Cures Rheumatism and Neuralgia
The advertisement claims rheumatism neuralgia and catarrh are cured by Ayer's Sarsaparilla, attributing the ailments to impoverished blood and presenting the remedy as a remedy for all three conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
China to Build Railways Anew Connects Iron Industry
The announcement signals a major push to develop railway lines in China, likely boosting confidence among iron and steel workers and related industries. Officials outline plans to expand infrastructure, improve freight routes, and stimulate demand for steel products across regional hubs.
Guncilman Waester Case Hints of Government Developments
Councilman Francis L White of Ward 17, arrested Oct 31 on embezzlement and accessory before the fact charges, faces a continuing saga. The trial was postponed, a bond issue caused a surrender, and new bonds were arranged as officials hint at damaging testimony and possible revelations ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Woburn
Francis L. White
Ward 17
Robby
White
Mr. White
Converse
Woburn Court
Wiggin
Dombey and Son at the Museum Dramatic Rendition
Dickens and Cruikshank dramatization shown amid a blizzard drew small crowds. Florence as Captain Cuttle drew praise for humor and pathos, Coveney’s Carker a strong portrait, Holland’s Dombey true yet austere. Cast then received mixed acclaim with Miss Herbert and Miss Greybrook notable for effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Cruikshank
Dombey
Sor
John Brougham
Captain Cuttle
Florence
Owhicn
Bunsbey
Mr. Carker
Mr. Coveney
Mr. Holland
Miss Herbert
Mr. Sterling
Toots
Miss Radcliffe
Miss Greybrook
Edith
Mrs. Dombey
Chelsea council to discuss Second street school cost
At the city council meeting next Monday evening officials expect questions on the Second Street schoolhouse cost. The lowest bid is about 16009, while day labor costs reportedly exceed 20000. Public criticism targets the expiring city government and police audits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
Committee On Police
Citizens
John Crandon
Chelsea
Naval Hospital
Stone
Marine Hospital
Congress
Robert Lashlodge
A. M
Amos H. Foster
Weddings at Waltham Unites Three Local Couples
Three weddings occurred in Waltham with well known residents as contracts. F W Maynard of Clark Maynard Co married Villa Flint. Elmer E Butman wed Clara G Woodward a First Baptist choir member. Herbert Yetton married Dylia Young. The couples left last night for a tour in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
F. W. Maynard
Clark, Maynard & Co
Villa Flint
Elmer E. Butman
Clara G. Woodward
First Baptist Choir
Herbert Yetton
Dylia Young
New York
Beware of Dangerous Peddlers James Pyle’s Peartime Fraud
A brief notice warns the public about dangerous peddlers and highlights James Pyle as a figure associated with a celebrated Peartime but denies any legitimate selling activity. The item cautions readers to beware and avoid engagement with fraudulent schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pyle
Lynn Mayoral Races Heat Up With Several Candidates
Candidates surge in Lynn led by George C. Neal a five term common councilman and G A R commander backed by workingmen George D Hart a council member and post 5 officer has strong town and Citizens party support George C Pinkham current council president backed by Workingmen Towns Beede and Kimball also mentioned Beede a former alderman and Citizens candidate Kimball now on board of assessors The Citizens party outlines a platform promoting prudent administration arbitration labor capital cooperation and strict license enforcement in line with city needs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
George C. Neal
Neal
Common Council
Grand Army
George D. Hart
Citizens’ Party
Beetle
George C. Pinkham
Workingmen’s Party
Charles O. Beede
Rufus Kimball
Beede
Kimball
Board of Assessors
Citizens
H.B. Lovering
Baldwin
Citizens of
Arty
Fall River Democrats Nominate Ward 1 Officials in Caucuses
Fall River Massachusetts November 19 Democrats held caucuses electing Ward 1 officials including Alderman candidates Anthony T McDonough and councilmen William Bowman G Miller A Lianenan with further nominations noted for Ward 1 Alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Anthony T, McDonough
William Bowman
Ward 5 Alderman Race Faces Voter Challenge Uproar
In Ward 5, 400 votes were cast amid a chaotic scene as a challenge to an alleged Republican voter sparked a fracas breaking the railing before the ballot box. Police from the central station restored order and balloting continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hurley
John Dillon
Patrick Regan
F. J. Ruby
John T. Hurley
Patrick Judge
John Reynolds
William Wahalley
Michael MH. Sullivan
Waitham Ward Delegates Nominate Three for Aldermen
Mayor Johnson will not seek reelection in Waitham Ward 1. Voters caucused to nominate F. I. Gibbs W. F. Rooney and Zenas Parmenter for aldermen. Ten delegates chosen for the mayoralty convention include C. J. McCormick E. W. Lane T. B. Eaton W. W. Hays T. F. Larkin Alfred Worcester Zenas Parmenter F. F. Gibbs G. F. Frost H. A. Snow. Delegates instructed to vote for C. F. Stone, with three favoring Johnson. Stone letter read endorsing prior stance. caucus indorsed Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Waitham
F. I. Gibbs
W.F. Rooney
Zenas Parmenter
C.J. McCormick
E.w.lane
T.B. Eaton
W.w.hays
T.F. Larkin
Alfred Worcester
F.f.gibbs
G. F. Frost
Bulgarians Repel Servian Attacks in Balkan War News
Nov 19 reports from Soria and Semiin describe Bulgarian forces repelling Servian assaults on Sliven and Slavioye, pushing back eight kilometers, and capturing prisoners at Glintzi. Prince Alexander is said to have led actions on a white then brown horse, with casualties and armored operations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soria
Slaveny Slavioye
Glintzi
Slivnitza
Semiin
Alexander
Bayen
Brussels
Independence Belge
Sofia
B&O President demands restored through service basis
President Garrett states the Baltimore and Ohio seeks restoration of through train and car services to the 1884 basis via a new pool for New York and Philadelphia business. He says Pennsylvania officials did not agree and warns the pool may fail without proper facilities, with Commissioner Fink informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Road
New York
Philadelphia
Fink
Forged Bills of Lading Swindle Ties New England Dealers
A Montreal special reports forged bills of lading purporting to be issued by Dey Lefebre Co bay exporters of St Johns Quebec. The fraud, valued between 20000 and 39000, was backed by Boston and New York agents and involved large advances. Eddy Co and Jacques Cartier Bank agents report victimization. detectives pursue. A French Canadian suspect Homieidas Bourdeau was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Montreal
Dey Lefebre & Co
St. Johns
Quebec
Boston
Eddy & Co
Jacques Cartier Bank
New England
Homieidas Bourdeau
Erie directors adopt plan to issue bonds for December coupons
The Erie Railroad board approved a 7 million dollar bond issue to cover December coupons and fund loan coupons. Drexel Morgan & Co will circulate details. Attending reps from Indianapolis Bloomington and Western, Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis, and Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago St Louis discussed unified management to harmonize interests under one general manager with no rate cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erie
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Indianapolis
Bloomington and
Halifax declares smallpox districts and blocks steamer access
Halifax Nova Scotia November 19 the board of health proclaims Charlottetown and Souris Prince Edward Island and Sydney Nova Scotia districts infected with smallpox The steamer Carroll arriving from Charlottetown bound for Boston will carry no passengers and no shore contact will be allowed while in port
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.S
Halifax Board of Health
Charlottetown
Souris
Sydney
Carroll
Boston
Hunker Hill District Hosts Winter Assembly Series
Company D of the 9th regiment plans a winter course of assemblies beginning with a New Year’s Eve ball. Jackson Guard performed an exhibition at the fair for St. Francis De Sales in Monument Hall last evening. The new Young Men’s Christian Association building opened to members and friends with musical and literary performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Guard
St. Francis de Sales
Monument Hall
Young Men’s Christian Association
Insurance War Moves to Repeal Valued Policy Law
Concord New Hampshire November 19 a conference of prominent state insurance agents adopted a resolution to circulate petitions urging Governor Currier to convene the Legislature in special session to repeal the valued policy law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Currier
Bookkeeper Hamilton Arrested for $9000 Deficiency
Captain F. Sidney Hamilton, formerly bookkeeper and superintendent for Detweller Street pyrotechnists of Greenville, was arrested in Jersey City on November 19 for a $9000 deficiency in his accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
F. Sidney Hamilton
Detweller & Street
Greenville Pyrotechnists
Jutlings About Town and Local Notices
Estate of Eliza Appleton valued at 76786 with 56520 in personal property. Boston University Law students to attend funeral of Professor Wetherbee. Rugs priced in John H Pray rug dept. Howard Benevolent Society shows 6000 spent on aid. Captain John Locke funeral held at 437 Main Charlestown. AG seeks injunction against Consumers Gas Co over Terrace street pipes. Rabbi Solomon Schindler to lecture Two of a Kind at Temple Adath Israel. Rev J M King to speak on ultramontane movements at Weslayan Hall. Equity case Richards v Peck in Supreme Court. Thanksgiving dinner for newsboys and poor blacks at Tremont Temple basement 12:30 pm. donations to Charles Davis Jr. treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Benevolent Society
John Locke
Old
Charlestown
Main Street
Consumers’ Gas Company
Terrace Street
Temple Adath Israel
Columbus Avenue
Northampton Street
Solomon Schindler
Boston Evangelical Alliance
Wesleyan Hall
J. M. King
New York
Equity
Supreme Court
Calvin A. Richards
Alonzo D. Peck
Peck
Richards
Tremont Temple
Newsboys
Charles Davis, Jr
Kilby Street
Labor strife deepens in Brockton as lockout seems likely
In Brockton the labor dispute grows tenser with no compromise in sight. Workers and Knights of Labor voices diverge on settlement timing while manufacturers resist, fearing loss of control. A leading employer cites outsider price postures and union demands as eroding employer prerogatives, signaling a prolonged, nationwide tension.
Montreal Turmoil as English Youths Clash With French
A mass meeting of Kiel's French friends drew 15 000 at Champ de Mars in Montreal with fiery speeches condemning Sir John MacDonald and cabinet ministers and favoring annexation to the United States. English youths, 4000 strong, gathered in Windsor Hotel area to deter French processions, armed with clubs. Police kept crowds apart as tension rose between races and rioting feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Kiel
Champ de Mars
John MacDonald
United States
Orangemen
Sir John
Windsor Hotel
West End
Bleury Street
West fKnders
Riel
Tug J. W. Whitney Burns in New York Bay Becomes Wreck
A tug named J. W. Whitney caught fire while proceeding through New York Bay and ran aground near Ninety second street. The crew escaped unharmed while the engineer suffered severe facial and hand burns. Officials suspect the blaze originated in the engine room and the vessel is a total loss. The same period saw disastrous prairie fires in Indian Territory threatening cattle and spreading from Wild Horse creek toward Red River station, with losses up to 400000 dollars. Additional fires hit New Bedford destroying a glass shop building on Purchase street with heavy losses to owner and insured properties, a new schoolhouse in Saccarappa, Me, a South Framingham stable, St. Savior’s London mills, a Windham Vermont dwelling, and a four story Fall River tenement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Whitney
New York Bay
Ninety Second Street
Indian Territory
Red River Station
Wild Horse Creek
Red River
Beaver Creek
Saccarappa
South Framingham
Ira Donovan
D. H. Berry
St. Savior’s Flour Mills
London
Aaron A. Rhodes
Windham
Fall River
King Philip Mill
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Boston Post
Pastor Downs
Deacon Davis
Mrs. Taber
Howdein Square
Parson Downs
Chardon Street
Boone
Church Society
Wen
Church of Gow
Wilbur
Deacon Wilbur
Hend
Joseph Story
Bowdoin Square Baptist Church Society
Batterworth
Ralph Warner
Sexton ‘Rarbell
Caesar
Mr. Butterworth
Sexton Tarbell
Sexton
Tarbell
Davis
Rompuiy Acoe
Eesis
Deacon Pierce
Pierce
Parron Downs
Church
Ohio
Claflin’s
John F. Priscoll
Bell
Barrigan AS
Enoch Arden
Observer’s Office
Sivan Service
Dew Point
Mderlae
Park Street
Dr. Herrick
Congregationalist
Ezra Farnsworth
J. L. Withrow
Cornell
Provincetown Charters
NEW England News
Yale College
Michael Kenney
Democratic City Caucus
William S. White
H. K. Baker
Canonchet
Sprague
Nashua
J. H. Muilette
G. H. Des Jardins
J. J. Doyie
Franklin
Boston and Lowell
Alexander Trudeau
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Tortel
Father Thessen
Father Joyce
Senator Mitchell
Carlisle
John H. Mitchell
Speaker
Mrs. Carlisle
Leavitt
Riggs House
Samuel D. Leavitt
Connecticut
Canton Centre
George W. Lamphier
Warrenville
Davis A. Baker
New Preston
Charles P. Lyman
North Beauford
Clarence W. Barker
South Brooksville
Samuel D. Coombs
East
Jefferson
Griggs C. Farnum
New Hampshire
Hopkinton
Mathew U H. Flanders
W. H. Coffin
Fifth Infantry
University of Vermont At
Burlington
Crosby Miller
Fourth Artillery
Miller
Fort Monroe
Mr. Maguire
Mr. A. ©. Bigelow
O'Brien
Dante
Indian Brights Association
China
Indus
Guncilman Waester
Florences
Grand Army Lion
Democrats
Johnson
Waitham
Siection
Constantinople
Prince Alexander
Porte
Toumelia
Hunker Hill District
Nsw
Hampshire Insurance War
Eliza Appleton
Boston University School of Law
Wetherbee
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
G. O. Taylor
TER Bostov Post
Riclellan
Brockton
Brocknrvon
Knights of Labor
Callows
Nee
Crispin
New Kingland
Haverhill
Lasters
Tug
New Bedford
Louisville City Hospital
Purchase Street
Franz &. Aulich
James H. Merdall
Aulich
Louisville
Middletown
William C. Smith
Goshen
Chauncy Wibbard
New England and Southwestern Railroad
Central Trust Company of New York
Brewster
Hudson
Storm King
Pheonix Bridge Company
Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Old and Reliable Company
Andover
Exchange Place
Ge de Motmemy
Sgemte
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