Missing Children Bright Boy and Girl Disappear
Alonzo and Matilda Cook aged 9 are missing from Tremont Street Brighton since Monday morning. They left for school in Newton and have not been seen. Parents report frantic search. Boston and Newton police notified. family recently moved from Brighton to Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo
Matilda Cook
Boston
Newton
Dorchester
Brookline
Samuel Cook
Matilda
Cabot Woods
Brighton
Five New Steamers for Hamburg American Line
The Hamburg American Packet Company has contracted five large steel steamers for transatlantic freight and steerage. Three built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, one by Vulcan in Stettin, one by Blohm Voss in Hamburg. Each 465 feet long, 62.56 feet beam, 26 feet deep, 7800 tons. Features include refrigeration for perishables and modern engineering with double bottoms and multiple engines. The fleet will total over 206,000 tons, placing close to the Peninsular and Oriental line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg-American Packet Company
Harland & Wolff
Belfast
Vulcan Puphuilding Company
Stettin
Blohm Voss
Hamburg
Europe
Peninsular & Oriental Steamship Company
Boston Home Dedication Marks New Building Opening
The Boston Industrial Home on Davis Street and Harrison Avenue holds dedication today with two services at 3 p m and 7 30 p m. The home opens for inspection from 4 to 6 p m. Music by the Appleton Ladies Quartet and Mrs F P Whitney, with the Ideal Orchestra. Speakers include Rev A J Gordon Rev George C Lorimer and Rev L Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Davis Street
Harrison Avenue
Appleton Ladies’ Quartet
F. P. Whitney
A. J. Gordon
George C. Lorimer
L. Clark
Harvard Overseers Name New Tutors and Proctors
At yesterday's meeting the board voted to concur with the president and fellows in appointments. Herman Wadsworth Haley to tutor in Latin for three years from Sept 1 1893. Raymond Calkins as instructor in German for one year from Sept 1 1893. Joseph Allen and William Vaughn Story Moody as proctors for one year from Sept 1 1893. Montague Chamberlain to be secretary of the Lawrence Scientific School for one year from Sept 1 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard College
Herman Wadsworth Haley
Raymond Calkins
A. B
Joseph Allen
William Vaughn Story Moody
Montague Chamberlain
Lawrence Scientific School
Frank Jones Out as Boston & Maine Directors at Lawrence
Lawrence Oct 01 There was a wholesale change in the Boston and Maine railroad board after today’s stockholders meeting. Five former directors including Frank Jones were dropped, with four retiring members replaced by Henry M Whitney F Dimock and William Whiting. Lucius Tuttle was unanimously elected president and directors chose a reduced slate of fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whiting
Holyoke
Lucius Tuttle
Boston
Samuel C. Lawrence
Medford
Joseph S. Ricker
Portland
George M. Pullman
Chicago
Ill
Richard Olney
William T. Hart
A. W. Sulloway
Franklin
N. H
Joseph H. White
Brookline
Walter Hunnewell
Henry R. Reed
Aretas Blood
Manchester
Lewis Cass Ledyard
New York
Jones
United States Attorney-General
John C
Richard F. Olney
Frank Jones
Baseball excuse defense at municipal court case
In a Municipal Civil Court action, Alfonso H. Hussey sues A. G. Fitch and others for about 315 dollars claiming breach of labor contract. Fitch fired Hussey for watching a Cleveland versus Boston game during working hours, arguing a legal excuse. Hussey maintains no ground to break the promise and seeks damages. judge reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmenter
Alfonso H. Hussey
A. G. Fitch
Clevelands
Bostons
Boston & Providence Railroad Elects New Directors
At Park Square station the corporation held its annual meeting to elect a board of directors. Two vacancies occurred from the deaths of Thomas P. S. Goddard of Providence and William R. Dobson of Boston. New members: Charles P. Bowditch and Robert I. Gammell. The board now includes Taft, Stevenson, Wolcott, Lowell, Hooper, Bowditch, and Gammell with 6610 shares voted by a small stockholder group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Providence Railroad Company
Park Square Station
Thomas P. S. Goddard
Providence
William R. Dobson
Boston
Charles P. Bowditch
Robert I. Gammell
Royal C. Taft
Robert H. Stevenson
Roger Wolcott
John Lowell
Fire department transfers and promotions announced
Commissioners announced transfers among engines and ladders with a Friday October 13 effective time. Several firefighters move between Engine 4 Engine 38 Engine 33 Ladder 2 and others. promotions from permanent substitute to permanent membership follow, pending Mayor approval, with new station assignments. An order requires district chiefs to overhaul hose and appliances and report any weaknesses for testing before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McDonald
J. P. Gilloogly
D. J. Hefferan
A. J. Burns
J. B. Sheridan
J. F. McConnell
John J. Sullivan
J. F. Gillen
J. F. McMahon
EB. Whiting
P. Russell
White Squadron Club Elects New Officers and Committees
The annual election of officers and committees at the White Squadron Club named M. H. Collins as Admiral, J. Mullen as Rear Admiral, Dr. P. J. Broughall as Ship Surgeon, J. J. Holland as Commodore, M. J. Sullivan as Paymaster, G. J. McHenry as Lieutenant Commander, J. W. McFarland as Captain, with a three year standing committee including T. W. Wallace, Douglass, W. H. Sullivan, J. Campbell, and W. H. Mathews. The club's sloop Mamie B. will be hauled up Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Squadron Club
M. H. Collins
J. Mullen
P. J. Broughall
J. J. Holland
M. J. Sullivan
G. J. McHenry
J. W. McFarland
T. W. Wallace
Douglass
W. H. Sullivan
J. Campbell
W. H. Mathews
Mamie B
Club
Boston Officer To Bring Ham Mond From Niagara Falls
A Boston police officer leaves today to return William R. Ham mond alias William RK MelIntyre, arrested at Niagara Falls. Hamond faces embezzlement charges for a substantial sum from his former employer George Goodrich, a retired Boston merchant, with the loss reported near $6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William R. Hammond
William RK
MelIntyre
Niagara Falls
Hamond
George Goodrich
Public reception hosted by Pilgrim Church at Upham’s Corner
The new Pilgrim Church at Upham's Corner hosted a reception last night for neighboring church representatives. Doors opened at 7 30 and a large audience was entertained. The reception committee included A B Blood W R Cooke D Cradge and several ladies including Mrs J M Dill Mrs B S Woodbury and Mrs F H Holbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Church
Upham's Corner
Custom Trousers From 300 Styles at $5 a Pair
Made from measure from 300 styles Fancy Worsted Fabrics chosen patterns from top American manufacturers at $5.00 a pair. We do not realize profit at these figures. factory can run at full capacity. Samples available. Also black doeskins dress pantaloons at $6.00 a pair, usual price $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sneak thief nabbed after memory of a Boston woman
A German thief aged about 34 was captured by Boston police after Mrs. W. H. Sherwood recalled him from an August incident when he rented a room and stole a solid gold watch and chain. Police say he frequented West End Back Bay Roxbury and Dorchester houses, posing as a room seeker and using a water trick to steal valuables from several women. Arrested with jewelry and a large diamond, he gave the name Charles Demont and claimed no home in the area. Police plan to indict if warrants support the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
W. H. Sherwood
Newbury Street
Sherborn
Station 3
Abbott
Charles Demont
New Brunswick
West End
Back Bay
Roxbury
Dorchester
Demont
Charlotte E. Lee
Boylston Street
Ellen B. Kimpton
Bowdoin Street
Dement
Harriet M. Lamb
Huntington Avenue
Patrick J. Vaughan
Pinckney Street
Sarah Hugo
Louisburg Square
Eliza Sudder
Hamcock Street
Alma, 1885
Knight of Pythias
Sixth Regiment Field Day in Fitchburg Ends with Parade
The Sixth Regiment M V M staged a bloodless field day in Fitchburg. Lt Colonel Woodward defended with Major Darling’s battalion as Colonel Parsons attacked with Majors Taylor and Chaffin. After skirmishing through woods and a gravel pit maze, the defenders surrendered. The city funded meals, invited officials to dine, and the day closed with a parade and dress review at the Upper Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Woodward
Darling
Parsons
Taylor
Chaffin
J. W. Kimball
Summer Street
Company B
Kane Street
Tragic murder attempt ends in suicide after attack
Patrick McGavitt, who attacked Mrs. Roche with a hatchet in Woodland near Burnside, committed suicide shortly after. Mrs. Roche, struck five times, likely to survive. McGavitt’s body recovered from the mill pond after a daylong search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Patrick McGavitt
William Roche
Woodland
Burnside
Newburg
N. Y
McGavitt
Rim
American Board forms committee to handle disputed matters
Worcester October session of the American Board reports a liberal committee of fifteen to handle disputed issues. The treasurer’s report shows regular donations down 2067.71, but year totals still higher than any year before last. Including legacies, total receipts fall nearly 165000, with the board deploring business depression and noting an income need of 1,000,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
American Board
Storrs
Henry D. Hyde
Boston
Alonzo H. Quint
Henry Fairbanks
St. Johnsbury
George P. Fisher
Yale Seminary
Ezra A. Stevens
Malden
Charles R. Palmer
Bridgeport
J. N. W. Hale
Cambridge
Charles F. Thwing
Cleveland
Chester Holcomb
Hartford
Scarlet fever epidemic reported in Mansfield
Scarlet fever is spreading in the Mansfield area with over twenty cases reported by attending physicians. Conditions are mild so far. the Board of Health met and decided not to close schools unless cases sharply increase, aiming to eradicate the illness without school shutdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Board of Health
After Farm Thieves in Amesbury and Powow River area
Farmers along the Powow River and in nearby New Hampshire towns report raids by an organized gang stealing produce worth about 1000 dollars over three months. A thief was caught with nuts leading to a boat full of youths from Amesbury, including a gang leader just released from the County House. The gang used the river to raid fields, taking potatoes chickens and fowls. Warrants will be issued for their arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
New Hampshire
Isaac Copeland
Hampton
Maine Central Must Pay Damages to Bangor Lumber Firms
The Maine Central railroad was ruled liable for fire damage to pine boards and lumber in Milford caused by sparks from a locomotive. The Supreme Judicial Court upheld a $44,000 damages verdict, with B. B. Thatcher the largest individual loser at nearly $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine Central Rairoad
Milford
B. B. Thatcher
Josiah W. Bodwell
B. E H. Thatcher
Supreme Judicial Court
Law Court
Maine Central
Ada A. Kennedy Sinks After Run aground Near New Bedford
The schooner Ada A. Kennedy, Captain Kennedy, sailing from Baltimore to Boston with soft coal, foundered on Sow and Pigs reef this morning. The crew were rescued and landed in New Bedford this afternoon. Governor Russell urged action to end the scandal of convicted men presiding over Boston’s police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Oct
Ada A. Kennedy
Kennedy
Baltimore
Boston
Pigs Reef
Russell
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Session in Skowhegan
The Maine Federation of Women's Clubs held an afternoon meeting in Skowhegan with officer reports and scientific papers followed by an evening Bethany Church gathering. Poem readings and personal reminiscences by Mrs Howe and Miss Julia May opened the program with musical interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skowhegan
Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs
Bethany Church
Julia May
Julla
Howe
Rockland Schooner Ada A Kenney Reported Aground
Steam tug Elsie reports the Rockland schooner Ada A Kenney ashore near Sow and Pigs Ledge off Cuttyhunk Island with a coal cargo. An ocean swell hampers salvage efforts and chances of saving the vessel are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Elsie
Sow
Pigs Ledge
Cuttyhunk Island
Ada A. Kenney
Rockland
Cambridge Drops From Dead Head List Of Phone Co
At a City Council meeting a letter from New England Telephone and Telegraph Co canceled all reduced and free rates for city service, effective in one month. The firm cites city restrictions and reluctance to concede locations as reasons, stating regular rates will apply thereafter. The council notes belief the action stems from the city’s refusal to grant certain locations without signed restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Finance Committee
Jasper N. Keller
Ceneral
Tt la
Steamer Florence Percy Sinks at Rangely Lake
Phillips Maine October Monday night steamer Florence Percy sank at her moorings in twenty feet of water after a fierce wind tore a break in her side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Florence Percy
Rangely Lake
Dorchester Club Night Highlights Old Dorchester Club Reception
A reception and entertainment were hosted by the Old Dorchester Club at the club house on Stonington Street last evening. Readings by Miss Nellie J. Robinson, banjo and zither selections, and bell ringing by the Shipp brothers showcased the program. The event was a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dorchester Club
Stonington Street
Nellie J. Robinson
Shipp Brothers
Two Fall River Fatalities From Industrial Accidents
Nellie Inglis, 19 months old, was run over and killed today by a Standard Oil Company wagon in Fall River. Maule Cordeiro, 25, was drawn into a machine at the American Printing Company, sustaining a spinal concussion and is dying at the Hospital of the Good Samaritan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Nellie Inglis
Standard Oil Company
Maule Cordeiro
American Printing Company
Hospital of the Good Samaritan
Vesuvius Goes to Sea with Explosive Cargo
Newport R. I. Oct 11 The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius under Lieutenant-Commander Frank Courtis has taken on a quantity of gun cotton at the Torpedo Station to destroy derelicts at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. J
Vesuvius
Frank Courtis
Critics of Insurance and the Boston Premium Rule
In a letter to the Post George Uriel Crocker argues outsiders may fairly question insurance practices. He cites commissions and salaries surpassing quarter of premiums, low inspection costs, and a Boston rule mispricing policies by value. He notes the rule's repeal after months of criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Insurance Men of
Boston
George Uriel Crocker
Captain Sues Rail Company Over 110000 Damages
Captain Robert Gray of Cambridge sues the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad for 110000 after a July midnight collision near Dodgeville that killed Miller and seriously injured Murfey and Gray. Gray, Murfey, and Miller were mail clerks on the Boston to New York train. Miller’s brother died in a later wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gray
Cambridge
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Corporation
Gray
Edward Murfey
Robert Miller
Boston
New York
Dodgeville
Miller
Murfey
Providence
Rhode Island
Pomfret
Conn
Cambridgeport
Cambridge gas price cut petition leads to investigation
The Cambridge Gas Company faces a petition from citizens, delivered via Mayor Bancroft, urging the gas commission to investigate affairs with aims to lower gas prices. No hearing date has been set yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Commission
The
Gas Commission
Bancroft
Cambridge Gas Company
Water Front News: McGowan Returns and Fleet Updates
Chief Clerk W S McGowan of the Metropolitan Steamship docks returns from vacation and World’s Fair visit while Otis P Anderson transfers to receiving clerk at Boston wharf succeeding F A Ingraham. John Bishop plans a fishing fleet addition for John Pew & Co. Captain Arthur Seeley to New York for H V Nichols Florida fisheries. The Josie Johnson and John Johnson schooners suffer gale damage. C W Hine rests at 25 fathoms off Porcupine Point awaiting raise. Captain Egan travels to Bar Harbor to aid recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. McGowan
Metropolitan Steamship Company
McGowan
Otis P. Anderson
Tremont
Portland Line
Boston
F. A. Ingraham
Mr. Anderson
John Bishop
Gloucester
John Pew & Co
Arthur Seeley
New York
H. V. Nichols
Florida
Johnson
John Johnson
Josie Johnson
Egan
Bar Harbor
C. W. Hine
Porcupine Point
Coffin's Beach
Captain Smith
Atlantic Avenue
Stock Farm Burned At Concord Hill Estate
The J W Crosby farm near Concord Hill in Lexington was destroyed by fire leaving $40 000 in losses with cattle saved except for one bull, twenty five blooded horses and extensive hay and equipment burned, suspected incendiary. The family evacuated to the Russell House as water access failed and no cause yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
J. W. Crosby
Concord Hill
Concord
Crosby
Victoria
Hartley
Russell House
Firemen Fraternize at Gloucester State Convention
The annual State firemen's convention opened at City Hall Gloucester with 600 to 700 expected attendees. Mayor Andrews and Chief Engineer Merchant welcomed visitors as President Whipple led the session and officers were to be nominated for the ensuing year. An address by Christopher Clark highlighted fire protection methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
City Hall
Whipple
Andrews
Christopher Clark
Northampton
Christopher J. H. Tolman
Boston
Frank ©. Warner
Taunton
William T. Cheswell
D. A. Burt
Edward ¥. Martin
Beer Promotion for Bunker Hill Lager in Charlestown
An advertisement extols Bunker Hill Lager as a superior choice for modern households. It credits A. G. Van Nostrand of Bunker Hill Breweries in Charlestown as the producer and urges readers to choose the pure wholesome beer for family meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
A. G. van Nostrand
Bunker Hill Breweries
Charlestown
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Harvard
Beecham
Boston & Maine
Tuttle
Lawrence
Boston & Lowell
Providence Road
Fire Department
Cenlneni Aa Est
the American Board
Maine Womens’ Clubs
Gambridge
Graves
Maryland
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Casure
Mr. Crocker
New Haven
J. M. Crosby
NEW England Mutual
Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Mass
Massachusetts
Ben J. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
G. F. Trull
WM. Lb. Turner
Ant
Ison
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