Day in Boston Celebrates Columbus with City Decorations
The Day in Boston features extensive flag and bunting displays across streets and buildings from Dartmouth to Columbus avenues. Notable decorations appear at Charles Capitain & Co., Dr Judge, Mealey's Pharmacy, J. E. Ballantine, and Grand Opera House among others. Electric lights illuminate City Hall and Old State House fronts. An address extols Columbus and the nation’s progress, followed by Aida music and a benediction as the audience disperses.
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Charles Capitain & Co
Dartmouth Street
Columbus Avenue
Dr. Judge
Washington Street
A. Dierkes
Connor Rives
Mealey
Pelham Street
J. E. Ballantine
Horan
A. M. Williams
Merelles
M. J. Conant
Malden
Washington Streets
Grand Opera House
Columbus
Neworld
Grand Museum
G. B. Ostood & Co
Continental Clothing Company
Hollander
Br Dshiw & Folsom
Keith
Boston
O'U
Leing
R. H. White & Co
Lally & Collins
Ordan, Marsh & Co
Avon Street
Shuman & Co
Standard Clothing Company
Old South Clothing Company
Old State House
Aneri Hall
Aida
Columbus Anniversary Exercises At Boston Theatre
At the Boston Theatre yesterday fore noon anniversary exercises honored Columbus discovery. Mayor Matthews presided with Rev Minot J Savage Professor John Fiske Alderman John Dever on stage and others including Judge Dunbar District Attorney Stevens and Council members. Fiske delivered a historic oration praising Columbus and the birth of a New World.
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Boston
America
Columbus
Matthews
Minot J. Savage
John Fiske
Cambridge
John Dever
Dunbar
Superior Court
Stevens
Smith
Peters
H. A. M’gienen
John Lee
Board of Aldermen
David Barry
Common Council
Aldermen
Eddy
Friends
Enry O’ Meara
Canara
Ocean
Thomas Clifford
O’meara
Carrie Courtney
Fiske
Afure
Christ
Western
Saul
Patriot children celebrate Columbus Day in Boston schools
Boston public schools held a gala Columbus Day program with flag salutes, songs, and readings. Pupils from kindergartners to grammar schoolers listened as teachers recited proclamations by President Harrison and Governor Russell, and heard poems and odes honoring Columbus and America.
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Boston
America
Harrison
Russell
Columbia
Edna Dean Proctor
the Hancock
Winthrop
Hugh O’brien
Rowdoin
Phillips
Brimmer
Wells
Shurtleff
Eliot
Tileston
Columbus Day Night Show Draws 20 000 At Boston Fireworks
Crowds gathered in the Common as Columbus Day celebrations reached a fiery finale. Thousands witnessed the explorer’s commemorative display with fireworks, burning ships, and a Baldwin Cadet Band concert. The sequence extended through Charlesbank and nearby squares with events across Boston neighborhoods.
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Columbus
Charles Street
Ocean
Spain
Baldwin Cadet Band
A Woman and Some Wine on Washington Street
A crowd along Washington Street watches a procession as an Amazon figure, tall and richly dressed, defies hecklers. After grabbing a man who mocked her, she fights through the crowd, hat and clothes askew, then returns to the curb under a policeman’s escort.
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Washington Street
Calor
Columbia Theatre
A WEW RUPTURE CURE by Dr Parker
Dr Parker reports a rupture cure with no pain, citing months of study and patient Mr E W Griggs of Southern Avenue Dorchester as a successful case after being troubled by two ruptures. Hundreds of cured patients are said to follow, with the doctor at 878 Columbus Avenue.
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Stron
Dr. Parker
Columbus Avenue
Death at Charles River Belle Marchbank Case Raised as Murder
The Roxbury girl Belle Marchbank, found dead after a note and unusual clothing clue, is believed murdered by family. Relatives claim foul play citing altered handwriting and threats from a man she knew. an autopsy is planned.
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Belle Marchbank
Post
Horton
Station 16
Buck Street
Emma Marchbank
Faxon Street
Roxbury
Robert Marchbank
Belle
Rermanins
Let every Democrat register today.
A call encourages Democratic registration with emphasis on accessibility and opposition to poll taxes.
Remarkable horsemanship trek by Miss Tomaston
Miss Tomaston, an Englishwoman, rode 220 miles from Innsbruck to Botzen then St Valentine to Landeck and back to Innsbruck on the same horse, completing the journey in sixty seven and a half hours. She faced rugged mountainous country and was greeted by a large crowd upon her return with no prior training.
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Vienna
Miss Tomasson
Home for Nurses Gifted to Newton Cottage Hospital
Newton, October 21 a generous gift funds a separate nurses home at Newton Cottage Hospital. Donors are E. W. Converse and Lucius G. Pratt trustees, contributing 12000 dollars for a forty room building to be built on hospital grounds. The new structure will relieve nurses from sleeping in the main hospital, addressing safety concerns raised by physicians.
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Newton
Newton Cottage Hospital
Cottage Hospital
E. W. Converse
KE. W
Convense
Pratt
Revolt in Santiago del Estero Gains Rebel Victory
A Buenos Aires dispatch to the Times says a band of 25 led by Garcia attacked the Cabildo in Santiago del Estero. After an hour of fighting the troops surrendered. Five killed and nine wounded on both sides. The governor and vice governor were captured. The revolt aimed to oust the provincial government and the city is quiet with public enthusiasm for the rebels.
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London
Times
Buenos Ayres
Santiago del Estero
Garcia
Cabildo
Whiting Wins Ten-Mile Handicap Bicycle Race at Hype Park
Edward Whiting won the ten mile handicap bicycle race at Hype Park on Oct 21 with Alexander second and Corbett third. Alexander, the scratch competitor, posted the fastest time of 33 minutes 30 seconds. In the Norfolk Trotting Park program, Kelly took the hundred yard dash with Lange maid second. in a separate dash Kelly beat Milan.
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Hype Park
Edward Whiting
Alexander
Corbett
Norfolk
Kelly
Lange Maid
Milan
Stock Market Outlook After Holiday Silence
The market was closed yesterday due to a legal holiday and downtown offices were deserted. Two days more are needed before operations resume, with Thursday closing strong and prospects for a continued advance seen as likely, though pre holiday rallies can be followed by reactions.
Democrats Rush to Register Support Purge A Re election
Democratic duty to register at once signals strong support for Governor Russell's bid for reelection. Party members mobilize campaigns and turnout efforts, aiming to secure victory in upcoming polls.
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Russell
Lost a Hand in Train Accident at Canton Junction
Jeremiah Roach a three year old boy living at Canton Junction stepped backward from a moving train at the Providence division Old Colony railroad at 10 last night and was caught between carts. The wheels passed over his left wrist nearly severing it. He was attended by Dr Williams and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Jeremiah Roach
Canton Junction
Providence
Old Coony
Roach
Williams
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fire in East Boston destroys Marrow home on Leyden Street
A defective fire at 9 o clock last night caused 400 dollars in damage to a one and a half story wooden dwelling on Leyden street East Boston. An alarm from Box 667 reported the blaze. The house is owned by Mrs Church.
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Thomas Marrow
Leyden Street
Boston
Church
Policeman Hurt in Pursuit on Washington Street
Reserve Officer Gallagher of Division 13 chased a man wanted for assault on Washington street late last night. He fell on the sidewalk, badly spraining his right leg, and was attended by Dr. Perry before being sent to his home.
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Gallagher
Division 13
Washington Street
Perry
Tragedy on the Tracks Near West Roxbury Station
An unknown man was killed on the Providence Old Colony railroad tracks near West Roxbury station at 11:20 PM after being struck by the 11:05 Boston train. The mangled body, with limbs severed, was moved to City Hospital morgue. Medical Examiner Draper notified.
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Providence Division
Old Colony
West Roxbury
Boston
City Hospital
Draper
Re-elect Governor Rus sell Democrats urged to register
A terse call urges supporters to register before next Tuesday night to back Governor Rus sell for re-election. The message stresses party unity and rapid action, framing registration as essential to a Democratic victory.
Port of Biston Shipping News Item
PORT OF BISTON lists arrivals including Steamer Tremont from Portland Steamer Sigadahoc from Bath Steamer Penobscot from Bangor and City of Gloucester from Gloucester with several brigs and tugs. Also notes departures from Port de Paix and Saint John area with schooners sailing to Boston and Port de Paix.
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Tremont
Craig
Portland
Sigadahoc
Baker
Bath
Penobscot
Ingraham
Bangor
City of Gloucester
Proctor
Gloucester
Domestic steamers move cargo to major ports after Oct 21
Nobska sailed October 21 from Philadelphia to Newburyport aboard Hercules and Centipede towing a barge to Boston. Chatham followed October 21 with the Ter man Winter sailing from New York to Boston and Chatham to Baltimore.
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Nobska
Hercules
Newburyport
Philadelphia
Centipede
Boston
Chatham
New York
Baltimore
Dems Register North Attlesoro Road Race win
The Colum bia Bicycle Club event in North Attlesoro drew twenty eight starters, among New England’s fastest. A F Wesner of South Natick won first prize a gold watch. Ernest Wilkinson of Providence took second a silver cup. H B Hills of the Metropole Club Providence placed third. Nelson of Springfield won the time prize with 36 minutes 42 seconds. The twelve mile course showcased top cyclists in a strong field.
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North Attlesoro
Columbia Bicycle Club
New England
A. F. Wesner
South Natick
Ernest Wilkinson
Providence
H. B. Hills
Metropole Club
A. Nelson
Springfield
Stabbing Death After Street Fight In Conn Saloon
William Baumgart about 25 and unmarried was fatally stabbed in a Pratt street front of Frank St George's saloon by an Italian during a fight with a German rival. Baumgart died expected before morning after the Italian plunged a knife into his abdomen.
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Mrriwen
Conn
William Baumgart
Kaschube
Frank St. George’s
Pratt Street
Baumgart
Pickpocket Snatches Pocketbook Amid Parade
A successful pickpocket targeted Mrs. Whitmore at 735 East Broadway yesterday afternoon during a parade. Her pocketbook holding $12, several tintypes, and a paper bearing a waned number was stolen.
Bell Still Missing After River Search
Police dragged the Neponset River seeking William Bell whose handbag was found on the railroad bridge abutment after he disappeared Tuesday night. Local authorities continued searches with no body recovered.
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Neponset River
William Bell
New York & New England
Basement blaze at 80 Commercial street building
Fire alarm from Box 15 yesterday afternoon reported a small basement fire at No 80 Commercial Street, home to J F Clarke and Co. Cause and extent of damage remain unknown.
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Commercial Street
J. F. Clarke & Co
Fratrigidie Alleged Murder in Boston Cell Death
Michael J Carr died in custody on Oct 4 after a skull fracture indicated foul play. Patrick Carr and James E Duffy, relatives, were arrested and jailed on murder charges as investigators prepare a South Boston court hearing.
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Michael J. Carr
Station 6
Carr
Jane Carr
Hanley
Division 6
Patrick Carr
James E. Duffy
Michael Carr
South Boston
Democrats urged to register by Tuesday night
A brief political notice calls on Democrats to register by Tuesday night and urges action today.
Revere Democrats Rally at Town Hall Address
The Revere Democrats held a well attended rally in Town Hall last evening. Dr William Everett spoke on the protective policy and highlighted its perceived fallacies. Charles oe also spoke at length on the force ill.
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Revere
Democrats
William Everett
Charles Oe
Murphy Improves as Fire Commissioner Rests Comfortably
Fire Commissioner John R Murphy shows marked improvement after an illness. Reports say he rested well last night and his head trouble has lessened, indicating a steady recovery.
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John R. Murphy
Child Saved From Drowning Near Craigie Bridge
Little Maggie Abbott, ten, fell from Craigie Bridge while walked with her mother Mary Abbott of 10 Bridge Street Cambridge. Captain Smith in charge of the drawbridge and two assistants rescued the child with Dr. C. H. Collier of Boston assisting, the child revived after an hour of resuscitation.
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Maggie Abbott
Craigie Bridge
Mary Abbott
Bridge Street
Cambridge
Captain Smith
C. H. Collier
Boston
Massachusetts Labor Bureau report on wages 1891 rise
The Democratic National Committee released a summary comparing Massachusetts State Industries wage growth in 1891 to the 1885–1890 period. The report notes an increase but says the rise is not as large as in earlier years.
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New York
Democratic National Committee
Massachusetts Bureau of Labor
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Tremont Street
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
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Boston Theatre
Cty
Gxeoprour Ghreatent
Treasury
Boston Footwear Maching Co
John B. Lewis
Thos KK. Major
Treas
Joan PB. Lewisa
J. B. Lewis Shoe Co
Waar
Lincoln
Batchelder & Lincoln
Oln
J. Hi. Lee & Co
Rufus Warrer
Warren Boot & Shoe Coe
E. L. Godlng
Shaw, Goding & Co
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F. L. Washburn
Butler & Washburn
E. Maddi
Mass
W. Day
Devonshire ST
Charles
Santiago
Port OF
Biston
Foreign
Wee AU Prince
Max
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Richard F Green
Port de Paix
William F Green
Register
Revere Democrats Rally
MR. Murphy
White Star Line
Royal Mail
Queenstown
Liverpool
Atlantic
Europe
A. Adams & CO
Store St
Corner Broad St
Red Star Line
Antwerp
E. A. Adams & C
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State
Cor
Bread St
Borton
Azores
Sarah
L. R. Hale
State Street
British Empire
Nessmore
Oranmore
Hansa-Johnston Lins
Hamburg
Baumwall Cremon
Famburg
Gloucester City
WM. Johnston & CO
Lita
Rooome
Chamber of Commerce
Cerver of India
Central Wharf
Furness Line
Bostonnn
Ag Toueewes Fetuoren
Olanm City
Borderer
Inchgarvie
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Wtry & Co., Ltd
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Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Line
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Savannah
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West
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Fiske Bidg
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Huston
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Macon
Gate City
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New York & New England Railroad
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Florida & Western Railway
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Central Aoy
Washington St
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Cena
Govumeus Ave
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A.T Thompson & CO
Tremont Row
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Washington Ar
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Keene, N. H
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Milan F. Stevens
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Davis
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Hayward Place
Wilcox & Gibbs
Jame Shay
YO Travers
K&e
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Tesell
Goddard's Credit CO
Medical
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Erman
WJ. Cost
Miller
Chickering
Vose
Emerson, Hallet & Davis
All the Best Makers
Blake's
uaRk Powers
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Music Store
Chardon St
Borer
Sic
Commonwealth
Paine’s Furniture Co
Canal Bt
Chas. J. Pogue
Chattanooga
Tenn
Slater
Newbury
A. W. Wheeler I’ & CO
Hanover St
H. L
Germania Ave
Jamaica Plain
Boston Misit Clothing Company
Hayward Pl
Atwood
Boardand ‘Room
Columbus Ave
A. S. Thomason & Co
J. W. W. Davis
Newton Hirshhands
the Post
O. Free
Mt Cs
Lawrence
Utnam Tool Co
Fitchimrg
T. Phetteplace
East Brookfield
R. J. Butcher & CO
Congress St
Hoston
P. Pryibil
Camrige St
J Charles
Eleoir Cc Intion CO
India St
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