Fire on Long Wharf drives frightened immigrants from station
A massive ten thousand dollar blaze on Long Wharf damaged upper floors and prompted mass evacuation of immigrant workers. Fire crews from Captain Hicks to Chief Mullen fought the flames with water, while boats and tugs aided salvage efforts and oil barrels posed ongoing risk. Immigrants were removed as a precaution amid warnings of possible explosions.
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Long Wharf
Taylor
Hicks
Sennett
Mullen
Mason Street
Robert Ritchie
Ritchie
Water Tower
Long
Vacuum Company
Rochester
N. Y
Henry Buechner
Felkin Sign Company
L. S. Wright Flour Company
Boston
Billings
Sue Fore
Amoy Prepares to Welcome US Battle Fleet
Amoy will host the second squadron of the American battleship fleet led by Rear Admiral Emory. Plans include 3000 man capacity, bamboo buildings, Chinese lanterns, 10 000 candlepower lights, and aerial fireworks. Prizes total about 22500 dollars, with cups and cloisonne souvenirs for officers and sailors.
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Amoy
Louisiana
Virginia
Ohio
Missouri
Wisconsin
Illinois
Kentucky
Kearsarge
William H. Emory
United States
Mark
Taotai of
Ch'ien Yu
Li Hung Chang
China
Amoy City
Kulangsu
Bamiboos
Tung Wen Institute
Julian H. Arnold
Canton
Admiral Sperry
Auckland
Morse's Fall and Winter style-book offered by store
Nearly 100000 copies mailed from Morse's detailing its birth in 1852, growth as New England's largest clothing house, and directions to reach the store. It showcases Morse-Made Clothes with models, includes Dress Ethics and a Color Chart for both men and women, with postal request available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
F Gray Co. Runs Unique Boston Overcoat Sale
F Gray Co. advertises one of the most unique overcoat events in Boston. The Washington and Hanover store devotes floors to overcoats with a massive stock from famous makers. A weekly sale features triple milled meltons, English kerseys, and silk lined coats at deep discounts from full values.
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F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Mos
Boston
Washington
Hanover
Decker
Chicago
Oxford
Thornley
St. Ave
New York
Summer ST
Collins Memorial Statue to Be Dedicated in Back Bay
The Collins Memorial statue will be dedicated next Monday at 11 am at Commonwealth Avenue and Charlesgate in Back Bay. Jerome Jones will present the monument to Boston, with Mayor Hibbard speaking, Archbishop O Connell giving a prayer, and ex Governor John D Long delivering the dedicatory oration.
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Collins Memorial
Commonwealth Avenue
Charlesgate
City of
Boston
Jerome Jones
Collins Memorial Association
Hibbard
Archbishop O'Connell
John D. Long
Christopher J. Fitzgerald
Joseph W. Bartlett
George G. Davis
P. H. Daley
George C. Burtram
Percy V. Baldwin
Henry H. Kitson
Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson
Maine
Erin
Collins
Columbia
Ireland
Harvard
Massachusetts
Congress
United States
London
Richard Olney
James J. Storrow
Michael P. Curran
Curtis Guild, Jr
Lucclus Tuttle
Thomasb. Fitzpatrick
John G. Blake
James M. Prendergast
William Byrne
D. D
William Lawrence
Edwin A. Curtis
C. H. Taylor
Thomas J. Gargan
Doctor's Horse Cures in Marysville
In Marysville Ohio on October 27 P Strong injured his left kneecap but after a horse belonging to Dr Gar wood kicked him the knee suddenly loosened and his lameness disappeared within 20 minutes.
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Marysville, O
P. Strong
Dr. Garwood
Mix For Rheumatism Remedy Promises Complete Cure
An advertisement claims a never failing rheumatism remedy using whiskey one half pint Toris Compound one ounce Sarsaparilla Compound one ounce and syrup. Consume in tablespoon doses before meals and at night. ingredients are available at any drug store for home preparation.
Intercollegiate Republican Parade Draws 5000 Taft Supporters
Five thousand students in scarlet caps and gowns march Friday evening in an Intercollegiate Republican parade. Harvard Brown Amherst MIT and Boston University join led by Bernard Van Rensselaer, with 2000 mantles sold at Harvard and MIT ahead of the event.
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Arlington
Beacon Streets
Beacon Street
Park
Tremont
Boylston
Huntington Avenue
Ruggles Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard
Harvard Bridge
Beacon
Marlboro
Brown
Amherst
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston University
Bernard
van Rensselaer
Harvard Republican Club
Won't Move Taft-Sherman Banner Defies City Police
In Lynn on October 27 the Republican city committee defied police orders to remove a Taft Sherman banner spanning Central Square. The secretary said no notice had been received, while Deputy Chief Bartlett said an officer was sent to demand removal.
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Thomas J. Gargan
Bishop Lawrence
City Hospital
Collins
Lynn
Republican City Committee
Central Square
Bartlett
Charlestown Man Dies After Illness at Boston & Maine Crossing
Owen Bailey aged 60 of 1 Albion Place Charlestown fell ill at the Somerville avenue crossing of the Boston and Maine last night and died shortly after arrival at Somerville Hospital.
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Owen Bailey
Albion Place
Charlestown
Somerville Avenue
Boston & Maine
Somerville Hospital
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Alfred Benjamin & CO
Charles B. Hubbell
Ross
T Wharf
Athena
Stranger
Minerva
Mary C. Santos
Flora Nickerson
Neponset
Leader
Nellie
Doane
Esparta
POST
Uncle Sam
Nus
Adams Square
Te Continental Clothing House
Wolf's
My Clothier
Portland Streets
F. Gray
Ly Baka
Ctu
Elly
TMT
Back Bay
Ther Patrick
A. Collins
Wolff's
Portland
Taft
Prince Albert
Browning King '& Company
Washington ST
Plimpton-Hervey Co
Washington Street
Hanover St
Haymarket
Arthur
Pes
Arthur Sternburg
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