Newtons Wealth heavy taxpayers list Newton Sept 4
Heavy taxpayers paying 500 or more into Newton city treasury listed by wards. Named individuals, banks, gas light and railroad companies appear with amounts from around 500 to over 27,000 dollars, including residents and non residents across wards one to seven and several estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Spectar
Ward One
Caroline P. Adams
Albert Brackett
Henry Gilbert Brackett
Henry E. Copb
Andrew Cole Heirs
E. W. Converse
Robert L. Day
D. R. Emerson
Chester H. Graves
Alice F
Mary P. Jones
Newton National Bank
Newton & Watertown Gas Light Company
John C. Potter
Lewis E. Coffin
Luther Adams
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Granville Fuller
Arnold A. Rand
Ward
Sarah W. Bemis
William Claflin
Nonantum Worsted Company
Silver Lake Company
Elizabeth T. Eldridge
Austin R. Mitchell
G. W. Morse
Henrietta M. Prarker
George J. Cox
Marvy J. Davis
Herbert B.day
Laura B. Felton
First National Bank
Edwin Fleming
Henry A. Gane
Charles Fr. Howland
Ss. Kilburn
Albert Metcalf
Charles A. Burr
Celia W. Haskell
Edwin B. Haskell
Frederick Johnson
Joseph Lee
E. L. Pickard
R. M
W. C. Strong
W. S
Frank Cordingley
Pettee Machine Works
W. F. Ryle & Co
Hannah B. Edmonds
L. C. Wade
Mary R. Wade
W. Ss. Appleton
H. J. Bigelow
Peary Greenland expedition faces dire fate without relief
In Puitapeuenta on September 4, West Greenland expedition members with Lieutenant Peary warned that without a successful relief voyage, Peary and his seven companions may perish in the ice near the North Pole. Dr. Keely stated the crew faces hazards as the party struggles north of Upernavik, with Melville Bay blocking retreat and Peary's small whale boat unlikely to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puitapeuenta
West Greenland
Peary
Greenland
North Pole
Keely
Melville Bay
Melville’ Bay
Massachusetts Yacht Club Plans Fall Cruise to Marblehead
A largely attended Massachu setts Yacht Club meeting at Rowe's Wharf Club House set the fall cruise in motion. The fleet will rendezvous off Thompson's Island and sail to Marblehead with times taken by the flagship Diana. Yachts expected include Juana Princess Ianthe Magnolia Rambler Enigma Alice and sloops Verena Acton King Philip Nomad Ethel Lydia Adams lorment Whistler Nautius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Yacht Club
Rowe
Marblehead Rock
Annie
Marblehead
Nace Committee
Gloucester
Juana
Princess
Ianthe
Magnolia
Wit
Rambler
Enigma
Alice
Verena
Actron
King Philip
Nomad
Ethel
Lydia Adams
Lorment
Whistler
Nautius
Cub
Dorchester Club
Haytien Marine Laws Draw Fire From New York Vessel
William Howe of the steamship Alert describes chaotic Haytien rules for arrivals from American and European ports. He cites compulsory pilotage fees, late boarding pilots, and fines for arrivals outside strict hours. Officials’ absence and vague regulations pin vessels with penalties as tensions rise in Hayti amid looming unrest and possible revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
William Howe
Alert
Hastien
Hayti
America
Europe
Ife
Haynen
Alerta
Cape Hayti
E Company
Oreign
Port-aurince
Hippolyte
Haytien
Peculiar Cause of Fire in Newton Sewer
A Newton sewer fire occurred when an Italian worker struck a stone with a pick, igniting escaping gas that had risen into the sewer. The flames rose high before firefighters arrived, the worker fled amid broken English, and the blaze was extinguished by the fire engine on a still alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Park and
Vernon Street
Eair
His Profession Was Propitable Burglaries Tangle
Pirrsviztnp September 4 Henry Morton arrested for burglary at Mr Pratt s house. He is guilty of several burglaries in the area. Morton was sent to Concord last September for two burglaries and released August 12, with one more burglary alleged in the sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Morton
Pratt
Concord
Open Regatta at Lynn Set for Labor Day
The Lynn Yacht Club will host a big open regatta off Bass Point Nahant next Monday Labor Day. Entries received include first class competitors as of now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Point
Nahant
Labor Day
Grand Circuit Races End at Philadelphia Driving Park 1891
Over 2000 spectators watched the final Grand Circuit races at Philadelphia Driving Park on Sept. 4 1891. Lally Ulster won the 2:33 trotting class in straight heats setting a faster record. Frank Dorsh took the 2:20 pacing class after Thistle won the first heat, clocking 2:16 4. Globe and Justina failed to beat the 2:15 4 mile in a time trial. Capitania the Pleasant Valley 2 year old trotted 2:30 in an exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Philadelphia Driving Park
Lally Ulster
Frank Dorsh
Thistle
Dorsh
C. J. Hamlin
Globe
Justina
Pleasant Valley
Capitania
Ulster
Ess
Creemeneeeeoa
Petia Bos
Lalgy C
Ieee
Lempieton
Solani
Frank Jorsh
Seeseoseekh S& Efrage
Albatross Wrecked Off Newfoundland Killing One Man
The steam yacht Albatross owned by J Eggleston valued at 100000 wrecked on Gull Island rocks near the Newfoundland coast. All guests landed safely except Dr J B Eggleston believed drowned after leaping to escape the vessel during its foundering. The Egglestons await tidings in St Johns. Also reports tennis results from Dorchester Racquet Club tournament with multiple matches and upcoming doubles draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Eggleston
Gull Island
Newfoundland
J. B. Figgleston
Young Eggileston
Medical College
Albany
N. Y
St. Johns
Grady Monument to Be Unveiled in Atlanta Oct 21
The Grady monument in Atlanta Georgia will be unveiled on October 21 with prominent invitees including Governors Hill of New York Pattison of Pennsylvania Abbott of New Jersey and West of Missouri Senator Wolcott of Colorado and General Patrick Colling of Boston among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady
Atlanta
Governors Hill
New York
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Abbott
New Jersey
West
Missouri
Patrick Colling
Boston
Wolcott
Colorado
West End Trouble Ends As Whitney Settles Dispute
Boston Sept 4 President Whitney of the West End Street Railway announces an agreement to align schedules with the 1888 understanding with least delay. Conductors and drivers praise his fairness and expect improved conditions as the new union moves toward a first class treasury and sick benefit plan. Meetings planned across divisions to organize the workers into a stable union with three trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
West End Railway Company
Whitey
Boston
West End Street Railway Company
Grits
Henry M. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
S. A. Wright
Lie
George E. McNeil
Wright
White Squadron arrives in Portland for harbor visit
Rear Admiral John G Walker in command as the White Squadron enters Portland from Bath at 5 20 pm. A city committee meets the flagship while collectors, senators McPherson and Morrill, and Mr James Morrill travel aboard. Mayor to visit, Cumberland Club hosts reception, and a White Mountains excursion planned. Senators Cameron Stockbridge and Anson McCook aboard with Mrs Stockbridge. Fleet expected to stay through Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
John G. Walker
Bath
Walker
Dow
Wildes
McPherson
New Jersey
Justin S. Morrill
Vermont
Anson G.mccook
Stockbridge
Secretary of the Navy
Governor Russell Makes Salem Visit Then To Peabody
Governor Russell arrived in Salem by train from Magnolia and met officials private secretary C K Shannon S Littlefeld W H Brown Thomas Carroll D P McCarthy. He toured City Hall Essex Institute Roger Williams Church Peabody Institute and attended a Town Hall reception and banquet before departing for Magnolia en route to Marblehead tomorrow.
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Salem
Specran
Russell
Magnolia
Peabody
C. K. Shannon
S. Littlefeld
W. H. Brown
Thomas Carroll
D. P. McCarthy
City Hall
Rantoul
Essex Institute
Auditor Trefry
Samuel Roads
New City Buildings Plans For Brighton Police Station
City architect presents bids for a two story Brighton police station at 87 by 54 feet with terra cotta trim and a central lot, plus space for a Boghton Municipal Court and guard facilities. Total appropriation set at 40 000 dollars. Separate bids for a dormitory at the Austin Farm West Roxbury range to 34 545 dollars with a half timber half plaster exterior and 163 by 66 feet two stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Carpentry
K. D. Whitcomb & Co
Malachi Shields
John J. Flynn
John Wasson
H. H. Hunt
Connery & Wentworth
George H. Wentworth
Burnham & Davis
John Mack, Jr
XK. R Mayers & Co
Washington, Henshaw, Day
Washington Street
Doogne
Boghton
Austin Farm
West Roxbury
B.D Whitcomb
H.W. Hunt
McNeil Bros
John Rawson
W. HH. Keyes & Co
Hosmin
Long Island
Rev. Brooke Herford Seeks Return to England
The Rev. Brooke Herford of Arlington Street Church may resign to accept a call from Rosslyn Hill Chapel in London. Born in Manchester in 1830, he led congregations in Todmorden and Sheffield before Manchester and then Boston. His health and strong missionary work shaped a long, influential career in Unitarian ministry and reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke Herford
Arlington Street
Rosslyn Hill Chapel
London
Eng
Herford
Wayland
Channing
Manchester New College
James Martineau
Todmorden
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Shefield
England
Dr. Beard
Manchester
D. Beard
Her
Unitarian Herald
College of the Unitarian Home Missionary Card
William Brunton
France
Italy
America
Robert Colyer
Unity Church
Chicago
Church of the Messiah
Robert Laird Collyer
Boston
Peace in Mexico Denies Revolution Rumors
From Mexico City a despatch asserts there is no truth to reports of a Mexican revolution against Diaz. President Diaz declines interview. Senor Comancho calls rumors baseless, noting no discontent exists and Diaz's administration advances the country. News from San Francisco is accused of origin by misled libellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Mexico
United States
Diaz
Senor Comancho
San Francisco
Senor Camancho
General Diaz
Boston & Maine Railroad Records Largest Somerville Land Purchase
The Boston and Maine Railroad Company completed a record land purchase in East Somerville totaling between seventy and eighty acres, mainly marsh land. The tract, known as the Reed Ames and Fiske estates, lies in Wards 1 and 3 near Mystic and Middlesex avenues and extends to the center of the Mystic River channel. Negotiations are underway for more land, with freight yards and river use eyed for railroad purposes while Nunnery Hill continues to be excavated for fill and grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
East
Mystic and
Middlesex Avenues
Mystic River
Reed, Ames and Fiske
Racing records broken in Independence feature two world marks
On Sept 4 Allerton trotted a mile in 2 10 fat to crown himself king of stallions and boost his value by 50000 Direct the black pacing wonder ran a mile in 2 06 to break both trotter and pacer world stallion records and complete the fastest sulky mile ever paced Direct surpasses the stallion pace and the pacing world mark in a single performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Allerton
Direct
Polo Match Ends With Hinghams Losing To Bally-hoos In State
In Hamilton on September 4, a polo match at Myo plain grounds pitted the Hinghams, led by F B Fay, against a Bally-hoos team captained by Van Meyer and including George Pp. Eustis and James B. Eustis. The Bally-hoos won 16 to 7 as the Hinghams, despite strong field play, were outplayed and began the match with a four-goal handicap. This was the last polo game of the season.
B V Page Company Transfers Assets in Assignment
Orinaco Sept 4 The B V Page Company oil and lard refiners made an assignment today listing assets of 205000 in stock 47000 in bonds and outstanding accounts liabilities total 100000 The action follows the failure of the Columbia Oil Company founded three months ago with 1000000 capital to acquire the B V Page Company Diamond Haller and Diamond Wood Mill firms.
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B. V. Page Company
Orinaco
Columbia Oil Company
Bb. V. Page Company
Diamond Haller and Oil Company
Diamond Wood Mill Manufacturing Company
Statue of Henry W. Grady cast in bronze in Chicopee
The head shoulders and trunk of a life sized Henry W. Grady statue were cast in one piece at Ames Manufacturing in Chicopee. It will stand about eight and a half feet high on its pedestal. The Sept 10 unveiling date is postponed due to the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Grady
Chicopee
Ames Manufacturing Company
Land Company Reduces Capital at Mt. Desert
Bar Harbor Me Sept 4 A meeting of the Mt. Desert Eastern Shore Land Company was held at the Grand Central Hotel It voted to cut the capital stock from 1 000 000 to 500 000 lowering the par value of the 200 000 shares issued to 2 from 5 and to issue 60 000 shares at 2 par value. Proceeds will fund development building roads and improvements.
Government loan asked for at Chicago fair opening
At the National Columbian Commission opening President Baker of the Local World's Fair Corporation asked for a government loan of 6 million dollars to be repaid from first receipts. The Executive Committee’s resolution endorsing the request was read and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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Chicago
National Columbian Commission
Baker
World's Fair Corporation
National Commission
Railway Papers Consolidate in Chicago Announcement
Curiaco Sept. 4. The capital stock of the Railway Age Publishing Company Chicago amounting to 75000 has been purchased by Marty P. Robinson of St. Paul publisher of the Northwestern Railroader. The latter journal will be consolidated with the Railway Age which will continue in Chicago FE P Talbot president and manager will retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Railway Age Publishing Company of
Chicago
Marty P. Robinson
St. Paul
Northwestern Railroader
Railway Age
FE. P. Talbot
Frost Damages Western Crops Across Midwest
Reports from Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas indicate heavy frost yesterday harming corn and vegetables. Wheat harvest largely completed. Mason City Iowa reports up to one tenth of northern corn ruined by frost, signaling significant crop damage.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Mason City
Jed Hana
Trimount Athletic Club Admits Members and Expels Powers
A well attended meeting at 40 Kneeland street admitted new members and approved a constitutional amendment increasing the executive committee. J. L. Powers was expelled from the club. Nine new members were elected to the committee: P. F. Kelly, J. A. Doyle, Arthur Adams, Frank Halloran, M. J. Malin, oJ, J. Daley, J. Connors, S. H. Hodgkins, and B. B. Osthues. Coombs resigned. White remains on the one year clause. J. J. Galvin resigned as treasurer and dues increased to 60 cents a month or 5 dollars a year. Delegate Galvin to intercede for J. S. McNeill before the A. A. U. board of managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimount Athletic Club
Kneeland Street
Tieth
J. L. Powers
Board of Managers
P. F. Kelly
J. A. Doyle
Arthur Adams
Frank Halloran
M. J
New England
McNeill
J. J. Galvin
Insolvencies and Credit Settlements Reported
Notes list several insolvencies and settlements. Leamon Abbott of Waltham owes about 6600 with 1435 secured. assets include a horse wagon tools and real estate equity. Ernest L Vaughan of Lowell owes 1755 with various spirits as assets. R F Wallace & Co failure announced on the New York Stock Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leamon
Abbott
Waltham
Mass
Hinckley & Mitchell
Westerly
R. 1
George W. Dow
Portland
Ernest L. Vaughan
Lowell
P. Chapin
Woollen Manufacturers
Northpore Mass
R. F. Wallace & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Dorchester Co operative Bank Annual Meeting Details
The Dorchester Co operative Bank will hold its annual meeting in the court room Arcadia Street Dorchester on Wednesday evening at 7 30. Shares in the third series will be offered at the meeting with 8000 shares for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Co-Operative Bank
Dorchester Cooperative Bank
Court Room
Arcadia Street
Dorchester
Old Roxbury Church Reopens After August Closure
The old Roxbury Church in Eliot Square will reopen Sunday with services at 11 am conducted by the Rev James De Normandie after being closed during August.
Last Day of Week at Horticultural Hall Exhibition
Massachusetts Horticultural Society closed its exhibition at Horticultural Hall after a successful week. Awards were given for flowers and plants including baskets, water lilies, begonias, petunias, dahlias, and lilies with several honorable mentions. Also notes on district court proposal in Dedham and Glazier expedition findings near Elk Lake headwaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Hall
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
KE. M. Gill
R. T. Lombard
J. Brydn
Victoria Regia
Benjamin Grey
F. B. Hayes
Botanical Garden
Jackson Dawson
E.&. Hill
Seth Rich
B. D. Hill
E. Shepperd & Son
Wm. C. Strong
James
Cowles
F. W. Vanderbilt
James Breck & Son
St. Paul
Minn
Glazier Expedition
Elk Lake
Mississipp
Camp Trost
Embezzling Treasurer Arrests Shock Youngstown Ship
David Douglass former treasurer of Youngstown township was arrested on a charge of embezzling about 15 000 dollars with shortages likely over 16 000 dollars. He claims funds were used to run a business and slow collections prevented restitution. Meantime in New York political chatter Mr Platt says Andrew D White remains a gubernatorial candidate and will attend Rochester convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
David Douglass
Youngstown Township
Douglass
Platt
MR. White
New York
Andrew D. White
Rochester
Harris Hale Ordained as Pastor of Warren Congregational Church
Palmer September 4 The ordination and installation of Harris Hale to the Warren Congregational Church pastorate occurred yesterday. The sermon was delivered by Professor W. J. Tucker of Andover. The ordination and installation prayers were offered by Rev. Dewitts Clark of Salem, with Rev. James P. Brodie of Salem giving the charge to the pastor and Rev. Austin B. Bassett of Ware giving the charge to the people. Rev. D. O. Clark of Warren delivered the right hand of fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Palmer
Harris
Hale
Congregational Church
W. J. Tucker
Andover
Dewitts. Clark
Salem
James P. Broodie
Austin B. Bassett
Ware
D. O. Clark
Missing man found near Highland street in Pilmer
D Cummings of Ayer, who vanished Tuesday morning after a fruitless search, was located about 2 AM near an old barn on Highland street wandering with no memory of his actions or whereabouts. He has suffered mental trouble all summer and had not eaten since leaving home. I H Graham of Pittsburgh, a long time friend of Mr Blaine, visited Bar Harbor’s secretary seeking consultation on coal lands in Pennsylvania. Blaine appeared healthier and improved since spring in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilmer
D. Cummings of
Ayer
Highland Street
Blaine
Bar Hareer
I. H. Graham
Pittsburgh
Bar Harbor
Pennsylvania
New York
Liliputians in New York Open at Thalia Theatre
The Thalia Theatre reopened in New York after summer renovation with a strong turnout for the liliputian troupe. The performance of Pupilin Magic impressed the audience, with the little actors delivering a polished, well-mounted show and hinting at a long run at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liliputians
New York
Thalia
The
Thana
German Technological Society Social at Tremont House
The German Technological Society held a pleasant social meeting at the Tremont House last evening with over 100 attendees. After supper, speeches were given in German and the focal committee was toasted for its generous and well arranged success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Technological Society
Tremont House
Germany
Waterbury Mayor Baldwin Declines renomination Bid
Waterbury ConnecticutSeptember 4 Mayor Charles R Baldwin states in a letter to leading Democrats that he will not seek another term as mayor at the upcoming fall election, a surprise move as he was seen as strong for renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Charles R. Baldwin
Lincoln High names new principal C L Davis of Acton
The School Committee elected C L Davis of Acton as principal of Lincoln High School for the coming year replacing J C Knowlton who resigned to become superintendent of schools at Lewisburg.
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Lincoln High School
Lincoln
C. L. Davis
Acton
J. C. Knowlton
Lewisbury
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Mary F
Wal- Worth
George K
John Ward
David A. White
J. C. Harts
Dorn Estate
E. R. Knapp
Sarah E. Lawrence
George C. Lee
Rose Saltons
N. P. Coburn
Lucida K. Cutting
Benjamin Dore
John 8. Farlow
John Farlow
Henry Fuller
Maria M. Gay
Joseph KF. Whitman
G. S. Harwood
H. E. Hibbard
Abbie H. Hitchcock
George Iivyde
John A. Ken. Tick
Charles B. Lancaster
G. C. Lord
Marian Kk
Lord
W. Loring
F. Murdock
Susan ©. Kansar
W. P. Tyler
Grace ‘J. Whittemore
Julia M. Winter
Loswon
Albany Kaul
Toad Company
Haytien Marine Laws
Captain Howe
Hazard American
Wandar Corinthian
Black Cloud
Emma L.yun
Ae Fiste Lyon
Mildred Savin
Sea Bird
Kraken
Elf American
Flora Lee Dorchester
Modoc Winthrop
Marchioness Savin Hill
J.B. Eggleston
Jackson
Young
Lawford
Mitchell
Callenden
FE. Putman
J.C. Walworth
al. K. Aldrich
KE. R. Spear
G. C. Wiske
F.G. Jackson
C.F. Young
BE. B. Mitchell
R. Homans
R. Sewell
A. P. Carter
B. FE. B. Mitchell
F. G. Jackson
K. CU. Thomas
F. KK. Sewell
Stevens
Homans
Spear
Carter
W. A. Wood
H.J. Whittaker
LS. Adams
G. KE
Atherton
FG. Stevens
F. Young
EB. Mitchell
J. E Russell
G. E. Howes
J. Chipman
G. &. Fiske
W. J. DeNormandie
Forbes
West End
Salem and Peabody
Brooke Hertford
Mirect
Hamilton
Mutual Life Endowment
Edwin J. Morse
Tremont Street
Dedham
Norfolk County
Hyde Park
Needham
Norwood
Medfield
Wellesley
Dover
Alonzo B. Wentworth
Norfolk
Plymouth
Henry B. Verry
John C. Lane
Emery Grover
Chas, Winfield Scott, A.D
Union Park
Col. Tremont St
Alphevus M. Stetsopf
Kilby Street
Nodiri
Barnard& CO
Temple Place
Eivyator
Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Mase
Johnson
Humphreys
U.S. Army Cavalry
Manges
J.K
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
William and John Sts
Humphreys' Medicine Co
Gor
William and John Sts. Uu. Y
F. W. Prescott & CO
Brchers
Devonshire Street
Hoston
Merseon
William St
James F.C. Hyde
Milk
John Jeffries & Sons
Age Nts
Vicinity
Devonshire St
County OF
Suffolk
Joseph A. de Freitas
Cecelia de Freitas
Katie Anne Murphy
Patrick Murphy
Margaret A. Murphy
Attleboro
Margaret Ann Murphy
Cecelia Bein
Margaret
Kati Anne de Freipas
Voledha
de Freitas
Cecelia de Freipas
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Sid
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Llivalm Gorge
Register
Boston Public
Dartmouth
Appleton Streets
Roston
Lailin
Acm
Warren Avenue
West Newton Street
Phineas Bates
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