West End Changes at Street Railway Company
After the annual meeting the second vice president post was abolished and C S Sergeant was elected general manager. Office moves shift division supervision to Grove Hall car house. Shawmut facilities close and property sold. South Boston superintendent to relocate to North Point car house. Tracks at Broadway Dorchester junction and near Old Colony Albany depots relaid. Electric heating being tested. Dorchester avenue line latest in operation. Mt Pleasant line soon. Charlestown night car now runs hourly from Inter Hill to Scollay square starting last night, 12:30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Street Railway Company
C. S. Sergeant
Frank H. Monks
First Division
Shawmut Avenue
Roxbury Street
Grove Hall
South Boston
George R. Tripp
K Street
North Point
Broadway
Dorchester Street
Old Colony
Albany
Dorchester Avenue
Mt. Pleasant
Charlestown
Inter Hill
Scollay Square
State House Park Plans Move City Land for Park
State House construction commissioners advance a large east side park around the new extension facing Bowdoin street. The plan uses land between Temple Derne and Bowdoin streets to create a 40 000 square foot green space, requiring moving the Wheelright house and Dr Cullis church. April 1 set for occupants to vacate, tenants already relocating. Owners of 53 Bowdoin street sold for 26000 dollars for 2400 feet of land and a brick building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Bowdoin Street
Temple, Derne
Bowdoin Streets
Beacon Hill Place
Wheelright
Dr. Cullis
Police Tension Over 58 Hour Law Probes Printing Shops
Chief Wade’s district officers have patrolled nights this past week targeting 58 hour law violators. Print shops and bookbinding houses are under scrutiny as the busy season drives managers to press employees, many women and minors, for extra hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Henderson lecture on justice at Ebenezer Church
Joseph W. Henderson editor of the New England Torchlight will lecture on the race problem titled An Appeal to Justice at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Springfield Street. The talk, free to all, follows his prior work including The Colored Man and the Ballet and a three year earlier visit responding to Henry W. Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Henderson
The
New England Torchlight
Providence
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Springfield Street
Henderson
Henry W. Grady
Pressey Drowns Himself After Job Loss
Edward P. Pressey of 25 Sawyer street Roxbury recently lost his job as a starter for the West End Street Railway Company and became despondent. Last Monday night he failed to appear at home. His wife sent for police who searched and found his body in South Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Pressey
Sawyer Street
Roxbury
West Ennd Street Railway Company
Pauling
South Bay
Pressey
Lamb Named Regular Democrat For Ninth Ward Aldermen
Ballot commissioners designate Bernard F. Lamb as the regular Democratic candidate for the Board of Aldermen from the ninth district and place William L. Mooney’s name on the ballot as Democratic independent candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard F. Lamb
Board of Aldermen
William L. Mooney
Soset
Massachusetts Board of Trade Meets at Revere House
The Massachusetts State Board of Trade held its second annual meeting at the Revere House. Delegates from Amesbury Fall River Fitchburg Gloucester Haverhill Ipswich Lawrence Lowell Lynn Malden Merrimac New Bedford Newburyport Salem Springfield Stoneham and Worcester attended along with numerous trade associations. A key resolution urged faster Boston to Liverpool steamship service with Cunard to place one or more fast ships like the Etruria on the line. The board plans to press Cunard and report progress to state leaders while Secretary Creesy detailed a busy year of membership growth and committee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Revere House
Amesbury
Fall River
Fitchburg
Gloucester
Haverhill
Ipswich
Lawrence
Lowell
Lynn
Malden
Merrimac
New Bedford
Newburyport
Salem
Springfield
Stoneham
Worcester
Bay State Lumber Association
Boston Druggists’ Association
Boston Merchants’ Association
Boston Paper Trade Association
Boston Stationers’ Association
Boston Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Crysalters’ Club of
New England
New England Furniture Exchange
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Oil Trade Association of
Boston
Paint and Oil Club of
Etruria
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Liverpool
Cunard Steamship Company
Umbria
State Board Committee On Transportation
Beacon
Norfolk
Middlesex
State Board of Trade
Cunard
F. L. Creesy
Executive Council
General Nettleton
Department of Commerce and Trade
Congress
Washington
State Board of Agriculture
Boston Associated Board of Trade
Council
West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Adams
Nettleton
Department of Trade and Commerce
Horace G. Wadlin
State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Charlies E. Adams
J. Allen Davis
Census chief urges permanent census bureau under Interior
Washington November 29. Census Superintendent Porter urges making the census office a permanent bureau of the Interior Department. He notes complaints about Eleventh Census accuracy and says enumerators’ work has been vindicated by time. Total disbursements up to June 30, 1892 were 8 203 693 dollars. He predicts per capita cost after growth factors will not exceed that of the Tenth Census. Eight of thirteen volumes are printed. completion date uncertain due to the volume of detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Porter
Secretary of the Interior
Census Office
Bureau of the Interior Department
Forger and Gambler Details Bank Forgery Case
New York reports a dramatic forgery case at the Ninth National Bank where Johann C. K. Davidsen, a former bookkeeper for A. James & Co., forged three checks totaling 2700 dollars by imitating Adolph James. He fled three weeks ago, believed to have gone to Europe, prompting a $500 reward. James confirms Davidsen is a Dutch-born former employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ninth National
Broadway
Johann C. K. Davidsen
A. James & Co
South America Commission
Colon
Davidsen
Adolph James
Europe
James
Davidson
NAVIES OF THE NATIONS
Washington reports slow responses to naval review invitations. Britain, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Haiti signaled intent to send ships while Mexico, China, Denmark, and several South American republics declined due to small ships and old armament. Russia, Germany, Italy, Spain and other major powers are expected to respond later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
France
Portugal
Netherlands
Haiti
Mexico
China
Denmark
Russia
Germany
Italy
Spain
Newport Wedding at Trinity Church in winter novelty
In Newport Illinois Trinity Church hosted the wedding of Harry S. Cram and Charlotte T. Ob Winthrop. Rev G J Magill officiated with assistance from Rev Dr Wibbert of New York. Bridesmaids Henrietta Cram and Charlotte Hunnewell. best man J S Cram. ushers Nicholson Kane F R B Cutting C Hitchcock Bronson Winthrop. A breakfast followed at the Winthrop villa and the couple left for a long tour, planning to return in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. IL
Trinity Church
Harry S. Cram
Charlotte T. Ob. Winthrop
G. J. Magill
Dr. Wibbert
New York
Henrietta Cram
Charlotte Hunnewell
J. S. Cram
Nicholson Kane
F. R B. Cutting
C. Hitchcock
Bronson Winthrop
Winthrop Villa
De Lesseps and Directors Refuse Testimony
Paris November 29 Charles de Lesseps vice chairman of the Panama Canal Company board along with Marius Fontanes and Baron Cotta members declined to testify before the committee investigating the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles de Lesseps
Panama Canal Company
M. Marius Fontanes
Baron Cotta
Venezuela Case Report Shows No Formal Demand
The State Department received Minister Scruggs report on Mijores. It states no legal demand was made on the Philadelphia captain for surrender by Venezuela. Only a verbal accusation of being an enemy of the government. no charge of violating Venezuelan law. No representation indicates Venezuela felt aggrieved at the Laguayra consul or the Philadelphia’s captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scruggs
Mijores
Department of State
Philadelphia
Venezuela
Legation
Laguayra
Financier Ives Reported Married
New York on November 29 a widespread rumor claims H. S. Ives, the noted financier, has wed. The alleged bride is Miss Helen G. Sears of Lockport New York, a young woman under 24, once betrothed to Ives. She is described as handsome and gifted with a remarkable soprano voice and range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. S. Ives
Napoleon
Finance
Helen G. Sears
Lockport
N. Y
Mr. Ives
Rhodes outlines telegraph line from Cape to Egypt via Uganda
Cecil Rhodes, premier of Cape Colony, told the South African Company annual meeting that hostile tariffs push England to seek free markets in Africa. He proposed a telegraph line from South Africa to Egypt via Uganda, arguing that cables reaching Uganda would end talk of evacuating the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
South Africa
South African
England
Uganda
Africa
Youth injured as elevator traps face at Beverly factory
In Beverly around noon Waldo Rounds aged about 15 employed at Joseph A Wallis & Co shoe factory was inspecting an elevator when it descended and wedged his head between the car and the floor. He was removed to Beverly Hospital with a broken jaw and heavy bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Waldo Rounds
Joseph A. Wallis & Co
Beverly Hospital
Disappearance of Detroit Merchant Clerk Rocks City
Edwin Crane, chief clerk at R G Dun Mercantile Agency, vanished from Detroit after a sensational past. A singer and society figure, he faced a stormy scene in the Franklin House where a shot was fired. He fled taking $600 on a note and funds from four singing societies. Miss Burdette and her child also disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Edwin Crane
R. G. Dun Mercantile Agency
Crane
Baptist
J. C. Elwell
St. Louis
Agnes Burdette
Leeds
Eng
Montreal
Amelia la Favre
Miss Burdette
Liverpool
Angry Amandas Assault at Pierce Mansion Court Arraigns Watts
In Fat River Second District Court Amanda Watts was arraigned for assault and battery on Mary A. Gardner of Assonet for an October 12 incident. Watts, a former housekeeper to General Ebenezer W. Pierce, is linked to a war service and a life lease of property, including a store and hay scales, and recent visits to claim goods. The case, described as sensational, was continued until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat. River
Second District
Amanda Watts
Mary A. Gardner
Amanda
Ebenezer W. Pierce
Pierce
Gardner
Knights Golden Wedding in North Brookfield
Nort h Brookfield November 29. The golden wedding of Mr Hiram Knight and his wife was celebrated at their home with nearly 300 relatives and friends attending. Knight married November 29 1842 and served as town clerk for 23 years, school committee member 10 years, selectman 5 years, town treasurer 3 years, US internal revenue assessor for the district 1865 to 1870, banker officer at North Brookfield Savings Bank for 10 years, and state representative in 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Brookfield
Hiram Knight
United States
Internal Revenue
North Brookfield Savings Bank
Twelfth Worcester
Artist Wyant Dead
New York November 29 A H Wyant died today from softening of the brain a leading American landscape painter next to George Inness Wyant survived strokes and painted left handed building a home studio at Arkville his works figure in major private collections and at the Academy showcased October Day and a stormy Landscape this year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. H. Wyant
George Inness
National Academy of Design
Society of American Artists
American Water Color Society
Arkville
Wyant
Academy
Court Martial In The Queen's Navy At Portsmouth
London Nov 29 The court martial of Captain A H Hastings and Commander David L Dickson of the Howe began aboard the flagship Victory at Portsmouth The defence centers on chart defects from Spanish authorities The trial is expected to last several days chaired by Earl of Clanwilliam with Rear Admiral C G Fale and six captains on the panel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. H. Hastings
David L. Dickson
Howe
Pereira Reef
Ferrol
Boa
Victory
Portsmouth
Earl of Clanwilliam
BuneTon
C. G. Fale
Smuggling Furs Probe Targets Boston Figures
Special Treasury Agent Smith reports sufficient evidence to prosecute several people in Boston for smuggling furs from Canada. Prosecution to begin next week. Names on the list include six prominent locals, withheld for now. Furs purchased from J. B. Laliberte and smuggled into the United States by rail carriers from Quebec. Duty payments will be due from many purchasers, some unaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Smith
Boston
Canada
Mr. Smith
J. B. Laliberte
Quebec
Fight on Fourth Floor Ends With Police Arrests
Police from Division 2 stopped an impromptu duel on the fourth floor of 244 Ex change Place. The two men were bare to the waist when officers arrived and were arrested on assault and battery charges. Identified as Felix Boyle 49 East Boston and Ernest Mead 63 Lowell Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 2
Exchange Place
Felix Boyle
East Boston
Ernest Mead
Lowell Street
Prison terms set for Bragan and Castellow in break in
Thomas F. Bragan known as Tommie Roundhead and Charles Castellow were sentenced in the Superior Criminal Court after a noon session. Both had prior prison terms and Bragan received five years while Castellow drew eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Bragan
Tommie Roundhead
Charles §. Castellow
Superior Criminal Court
Bond
Bragan
Castellon
Another seats in Parliament vacated over bribery petition
A petition against Nathaniel George Clayton Conservative MP for Hexham Northumberland has been sustained. His seat is declared vacant after bribery and corrupt practices allegations. Miles Macinnes, a Gladstonian, was the runner up by 82 votes at the last general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nathaniel George Clayton
Hexham
Northumberland
Miles Macinnes
House of Commons
Clayton
Minister Phelps Honored in Berlin Dinner
Freiherr von Berlepsch Prussian Minister of Commerce hosted a dinner for American Minister Mr. Phelps at his official residence in Berlin. Reichstag members attended, signaling continued cordial relations between the German government and Mr. Phelps despite rumors of strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Freiherr von Berlepsch
Mr. Phelps
Reichstag
Morris Sheehan Found In Pocasset After Night Wanderings
Morris Sheehan, long reported missing after leaving home in Sandwich, was found at Pocasset ten miles away. He had wandered through the woods and walked through the night. His condition is critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Morris Sheehan
Sandwich Woods
Pocasset
Jody
Man Falls From Chimney, Killed In Manchester Mill
William Vickery about 45, employed to remove staging at Elliott Manufacturing Company's new mill, fell from a chimney and was killed instantly in Manchester New Hampshire on November 29. He was a member of a G A R post in Concord where his home is believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
William Vickery
Elliott Manufacturing Company
Concord
Two Murderers Sentenced in Providence Court
In Providence Daniel D. Sullivan was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of A. S. Haswell of East Providence. Amery Daily was given a like life sentence for murdering his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Daniel D. Sullivan
A. S. Haswell
East Providence
Amery Daily
Aliens Returned to Hamburg From Liverpool Port
A number of aliens en route to America were sent back from Liverpool to Hamburg under the new emigration regulations, as reported from Liverpool on November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
America
Hamburg
Made to order hair mattresses at Wheeler's Boston
Made to order hair mattresses two parts full size 40 pounds best tick for ten dollars at A. W. Wheeler and Co manufacturers located at 63 and 65 Hanover street Boston opposite American House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Chelsea Bridge Crossing Fight Sparks City Anger
Chelsea residents condemn the Board of Aldermen for approving a Boston and Maine petition to lay extra tracks on Chelsea Bridge Avenue. Critics fear the railroad will delay building a bridge to abolish grade crossings, while officials defend the vote as good faith and rely on a written promise from vice president Frank Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Party of
Chelsea
Board of Aldermen
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Chelsea Bridge Avenue
City of
Boston & Maine Railroad Corporation
Frank Jones
Boston & Maine
Boston
Charles Carter
Alderman Carter
Marcus M. Merritt
Boston & Maine Railroad
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Converse
No Energy Restored by Hood's Sarsaparilla Testimony
A customer recounts severe fatigue poor appetite and sleeplessness last March. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla the writer reports renewed strength vigor and improved mood with better sleep and energy for work. Three friends also note Hood's Pills cure liver illness biliousness and headaches.
Flyer Wrecked Near Noank Station In Connecticut
The Shore Line Flyer left New London for Boston at 5 05 p m was struck by a freight train west of Noank four miles from New London. The freight, which had been side tracked to let the Flyer pass, rammed into the dining car burning it. Three parlor cars derailed with delays expected of an hour or more. No deaths or injuries reported and cause of the crash is not yet clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London, Conn
Shore Line
Steamer Alert Runs Aground at Magdalena River Mouth
The Norwegian steamer Alert bound for New York via Savanilla and Cartagena ran ashore at the Magdalena River mouth near Galveston and is likely a total loss. Captain Ilauge commands the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Galveston
Alert
Carthazena
Savanilla
New York
Magdalena River
Llauge
British tin plate works resume after suspension
London news reports Cynantine plate works have resumed after a three month pause. A general restart follows in Swansea Morriston and Llanelly districts due to a surge in orders from American buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Daily Telegraph
Swansea
Morriston
Llanelly
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Ayer
Annette N. Moon
Fountain, Minn
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Masa Promptto Act
Sureto Curo
West End
State House Park
W. P. B. Brooks & CO
Hanover St
Demand Etruria
Idea
Bureau of Trade
Forger and Gambler
DE Lesseps
Ives
Egypt
Waldo
West End Street
Tremont Street
Old Granary Burying Ground
Queen's Navy
Phelps
Chelsea Bridge
Maine Railroad
Vantage
Carter
Kimball
George W. Gould
James Gould
Alderman Gould
Hood
Ood
Edward C. Doherty
Dover, N. H
FLYER
Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Maia
LS. Johnson & CO
Mass
Furmit
Wilson
Thea
Cleck
Tremont Row
Boswa
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