Indignant North End Over Ambulance Delays
North End residents complain of red tape at City Hospital after Michael White died awaiting an ambulance. Senator Fitzgerald and Councilman Rourke condemn hospital delays and say ambulances only respond to personal requests to Dr. Rowe.
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North End
City Hospital
Michael White
Dr. Rowe
Rowe
White
John F. Fitzgerald
Post
Thomas Lantry
Daniel D. Rourke
Rourke
New Haven Directors Named for Railroad Board
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad held its twenty third annual stockholders meeting at New Haven station. President Charles P Clark announced additions to the board to reflect Old Colony interests and maintain a Connecticut majority. New directors include Charles F Choate Frederick L Ames Nathaniel Thayer Royal C Taft plus Charles F Brooker Carlos French Professor George J Brush and ex Judge John M Halli with W B Trowbridge William P D Bishop Nathaniel Wheeler Henry Robinson Charles P Clark Joseph Park Chauncy M Depew Henry S Lee William Rockefeller Leverett Brainard John M Hall Charles A White W M Hudson elected as auditors.
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New Haven, Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Charles P. Clark
Old Colony
Connecticut
Charles F. Choate
Boston
Frederick L. Ames
Nathaniel Thayer
Royal C. Taft
Rhode Island
Mr. Ames
Clark
Charles F. Brooker
Carlos French
George J. Brush
Yale
John M. Halli
Willimantic
WB. H. Trowbridge
New Haven
Wiliam PD
Bishop
Bridgeport
Nathaniel Wheeler
Henry ©. Robinson
Hartford
Joseph Park
Chauncey M. Depew
Henry 8. Lee
Springfield
William Rockefeller
Leverett Brainard
J. Pierpont Morgan
George MacCulloch Miller
New York
John M. Hall
Royal C
Taft
Torrington
Conn
Seymour
Charles A. White
W. M. Hudson
McCarthy Case Ends in North Attleboro
Oct 18 in North Attleboro the McCarthy case ends as Eric Brown surrenders papers to the district court. State Detective George Seaver and Sheriff Brown report no evidence to charge murder against anyone, closing the inquiry.
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North Attleboro
McCarthy
Eric Brown
Disct
George Seaver
Brown
Columbia Class Cruiser Returns After Speed Trial
The Columbia cruiser arrived at Cramp's shipyards after an unofficial trial voyage. It sustained 21.5 knots per hour, beating the government minimum by half a knot.
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Philadelphia
Columbia
Cramp
Reappearing Red James of Holyoke in a Notable Card
The fragment mentions James of Holyoke and a Mr Howes in a curious note. It is unclear and lacks cohesive facts to define a full event, outcome, or formal notice for a clear summary.
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James of
Holyoke
Mr. Howes
Massachusetts Board of Trade debates Canadian reciprocity and repeal
The Massachusetts State Board of Trade executive council met at the Revere House with about twenty five members. After reports and elections an address by Osborne Howes Jr urged a possible Canada United States union but warned against forced union. A petition urged the Senate to repeal the Sherman silver purchase clause to restore credit and enable prompt public business under majority rule.
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Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Revere House
Charles EB. Adams
Osborne Howes, Jr
Howes
Canada
United States
Senate of the
Senate
Unite States
Trainmen Convention at Faneuil Hall Adjourns Sessions
Two secret sessions of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen were held at Faneuil Hall to discuss relations with other labor groups. No major action was taken. Delegates meet again Friday morning with expectant plans to finish by Tuesday or Wednesday next.
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the Brotherhood of
Faneuil Hall
Along the Water Front and Harbor Notes
The Governor Russell towed to Fiske's wharf for a new mainmast after a split mast. Over twenty-five arrivals at T wharf with good fares. Lighthouse Board orders three gas buoys at Harding's lodge and Centurion rock. Laura Louise sinks after being run down. crew saved from Newport, Rhode Island. Florence Nightingale purchased by David B Smith of Gloucester and to sail from Cape Ann. Bishop of Gloucester launches new fishing schooner for John Prew & Son awaiting name. John Johnson, a $500 prize, repaired after damage. The Landman.
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Governor Russell
T Wharf
Fiske's Wharf
Congressman O'Neil
United States Lighthouse Board
Centurion Rock
Laura Louise
Louise
Newport
Swampscott
Florence Nightingale
David B. Smith
Gloucester
Cape Ann
Bishop of Gloucester
John Prew & Son
John Johnson
Bradley
Landsman
New Shirt Plant Inaugurated At Charlestown Prison
Massachusetts State prison at Charlestown opens a shirt manufacturing plant to employ about 350 convicts. The central yard shops will house 150 machines turning out 200 dozen shirts daily for a New York firm. Selections, training, and a laundry step to condition shirts precede market readiness, with job growth as work expands.
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Massachusetts
Charlestown
New York
Four men vie for Speaker as next House forms
A sharp contest for the next House speakership forms as candidates Meyer Bennett Bliss Kneil pursue party support. Meyer leads with caucus support and parliamentary skill while Bennett faces corporate opposition. Bliss relies on renomination momentum and Kneil gains city and district backing.
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House of Representatives
Barrett
George v. L. Meyer
Boston
Frank P. Bennett
Everett
Frederick W. Bliss
Arthur S. Kneil
Westfield
Meyer
Congress
Suort
Aone
Bennett
Bis
Ward 24
Bliss
Arthur S. Knefl
Adams House
Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps celebrates ninety fifth anniversary
The Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps under Colonel J. J. Fuller marked its 95th anniversary in Worcester on October 18. With about 100 guests, they arrived by 10:29 at Union station, were greeted by the Worcester Continentals under Colonel Nathan Taylor, and attended events at the Continental armory before and after a short parade. A banquet followed at the Bay State House at 6 pm, and the visiting unit departed at 8:57 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps
J. J. Fuller
Union Station
Worcester Continentals
Nathan Taylor
Continental Armory
Short Street
Bay State House
Wells Fargo plans stock increase to eight million
Wells Fargo Express Company in New York reports a near decision to raise capital from six million two hundred fifty thousand dollars to eight million dollars. The issue is set to be made January 1, 1884.
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New York
Wells Fargo Express Company
Letter prompts readers to compare Post and Sunday Post circulation
The Post seeks a letter from a woman detailing observations on circulation growth of the Post and Sunday Post versus other Boston morning papers. Instructions emphasize simple facts, like numbers of papers seen by friends, neighbors, on streetcars or at work, and to avoid exaggeration. Address Comparison Editor, The Post.
Trade slow sale on heavy wool shirts and drawers
For men, heavy ribbed natural wool shirts and drawers are offered in a superior silk bound finish. Regularly a dollar, these garments are sold at a reduced price to clear stock. If they don’t suit, other good items are available on this counter.
Camel's Hair Color Shirts and Drawers Offer
An old newspaper ad notes regular 42 cent garments available from the counter, with prices ranging to 75 cents and a dollar for various clothing items.
Gilchrist and Co and 7 Winter Street
Local listing notes the firm Gilchrist and Co located at 7 Winter Street. The fragment provides only the address line without additional context or description of business or activity.
Marital Wrangles in Keene Family Divorce Trial
Keene husband Lippenan 32 faced contempt charges in a Boston divorce Court before Judge Fessenden amid accusations of cruelty neglect and drunkenness. Georgietta Keene testified of neglect and poverty with three children. Separate Clark v Clark case heard Evelyn Clark testified Edward W Clark showed cruelty and intoxication including sleeping in bed with clothes for two weeks.
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Keene
Fessenden
Lippenan Keene
Georgietta
Clark
Edward
Frank F. Connor
Annie
Lavinia Clark
Frank
Nellie T. O'Hara
8. M. Hamilton
Mystery of Anna Orr Ends With Body Found in Well
The 16 year old Anna Orr, a great grand niece of Arctic explorer Sir John Ross, disappeared July 29 from Castle View Holland Heights Bridgeport. Her body was found in an old Fairfield well by William Banks while drawing water. Medical examiner and detective identified the body. she had been in the water for months after a delirious jump from her couch near a ground level window.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Anna Orr
Castle View
Holland Heights
J. B. Moorehouse
Fairfield
William B. Banks
Donaldson
Arnold
Sir John Ross
Gas Escapes Kill Three at Kaiser Hotel
Three family members named Sternbloth from Hampden aged 60, 21, and 16 died last night in Chicago at the Kaiser Hotel from gas asphyxiation caused by an open jet.
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Chicago
Sternbloth
Hampden
Kaiser Hotel
Back From Chicago Capers of Cutler Party
Cutler's excursion party from Boston to Chicago on the Sheridan car via Fitchburg and Ashington returns home after a brief stay noted for fair weather and general satisfaction with the trip from departure to return. HM. M. Cutler received a gold headed cane in appreciation of his conduct. Upcoming departures set for Oct 21 and 26.
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Cutler
Sheridan
Fitchburg
Ashington
Boston
HM. M. Cutler
Cicago
Senate renews debate on amending the Journal
The Senate reconciled, as Senator Morgan urged a substitute repeal of the Sherman act while Senator Hill clashed over party lines. Debates focused on majority rule, rules, and possible conference rather than a final vote, with several motions laid on the table and a recess ordered for the next morning.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Hill
New York
Mr. Frye
Mr. Morgan
Mr.Morgan
Dolph
Voorhees
Yeas
Mays
Messrs
Gallinger
Perkins
Teller
Rep
Colorado
Daniel
Mills
Frye
Blaine
Finance Committee
Ccaucus
Democratic
Ohio
Sherman
Mechanics Meet at Russell Hall in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association held its quarterly meeting at Russell Hall Mechanics Building at 3 pm yesterday. President RE Noyes Whitcomb chaired to appoint a nominations committee including William M Young Henry Hunt P L Wallace E B Badger Seree Morrett Richard Beachen J A Ace Ham Elmer Smith named front committee to fill vacancy caused by resignations and a motion approved to hold the next meeting at home with a committee tasked to arrange arrangements.
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Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Russell Hall
Mechanics’ Building
RE. Noyes Whitcomb
William M. Young
Henry c. Hunt
P. L. Wallace
EB. B. Badger
M Morrett
Richard Beachen
J. A. Ace Ham
Elmer Or. Smith
John A. Bradford
Cambridgeport youth case in Cambridge District Court
Lewis Hawkins, a colored youth, hurt his companion Herbert Reed with a jackknife Tuesday evening in Cambridgeport. The incident was brought before the Cambridge District Court yesterday morning with the case noted in court records.
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Lewis Hawkins
Herbert Reed
Cambridgeport
Cambridge District Court
Biddeford Cable War Over Newsdealer Bardsley Case
Reporter details a Biddeford dispute involving Newsdealer W. J. T. Bardsley, the Boston Herald and Globe pressuring him to accusing the Post of publishing his letter. Locals vow support for Bardsley as Sunday Post sales rise while Herald and Globe threaten boycotts.
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Biddeford
W. JT. Bardsley
The
Post
the Herald
Boston Herald
Boston Globe
Sunday Post
Bardsley
Herald and Globe
Standard Oil Trust
Thomas Downey
Boston
Chickey
Heralds
Globes
Herald Office
Globe Office
Heralds and Globes
Downey
Saco
Herald
Glebe
The Women In Court In A City Gambling Raid Night
Three well dressed women were taken to Municipal Court for drunkenness after a raid near Hanover and Washington streets. One left after advice. two await another hearing. In the same raid, men linked to a separate gambling party paid fines totaling $25 each, while nine bystanders contributed $10 apiece.
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Nixon
Hanover
Washington Streets
Pierce
Hanley
Lowery
World's Columbian Exposition to Close October 30
In Chicago on October 18 the final closing of the World’s Columbian Exposition was announced for the night of October 30. After closing, entry to Jackson Park will resume with two changes: a reduced admission fee and a visible wing exhibit clarification. General Davis stated this after the demolition committee meeting.
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Chicago
Jackson Park
Batta Jon
Davis
Dunraven Departs New York on Britannic
The Earl of Dunraven sailed for Magepa on the Britannic from New York with the Countess of Dunraven and Lady Aileen Wyndham Quin and Lady Rachel Wyndham Quin. He avoided public demonstrations and spoke briefly to reporters from the ship deck, noting satisfaction with his guest, the Valkyrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eharl of
New York Yacht Club
Missing Boy Mawgile Sheehan Feared Drowned
The body of Mawgile Sheehan aged 7 was found floating near the Hianchards art bridge yesterday after reportedly slipping from a wharf and falling overboard. Rescue crews searched the water and recovered the child as officials investigated the accident.
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Mawgile Sheehan
Hianchards Art
Bridgeaeterday
Water Supply Safe as Mystic Lake Low Levels Persist
Boston officials report Mystic Lake at about 8.4 feet below high water, with Cochituate as a standby. Engineer Winslow says levels have been lower before and there is no danger of a water famine, as pumping stations can switch to Cochituate if needed.
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Mystic Lake
Boston
Water Department
City Hall
City Engineer
Mystic
Coghituate Lakes
Chelsea
Charlestown
Everett
Somerville
Winchester
Medford
Winslow
Post
Cochituate
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Department
Springer Brothers
Washington St
NEW Havens
Inspector Howes
Kneil
Tigers
Wells Fargo
the Sunday Post
T. M. Nolan
Mountain Avenue
H. Stuart Nolan
Winter St
Hes
Graves
Maryland
Signa
Ture
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Hawkins Boy
Messrs. Downey
the Globe
Qhickey
Dunraven
Magbie Sheehan
OF the
H. M. Cutler
Washington Street
NEW England Mutual
Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Mass
Pee
Rave Pomien
Berj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
G. ¥. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Gam
Rory
Toe
Shawmut Ave
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