Tarr Case In Malden Court For Assault On Girl
In Malden court Captain Tarr faces assault charges involving Margaret Bryce age nine, alleged from July 21. Judge Pettingill postponed the trial to Friday at 9 a.m. Tarr, 62, longtime public figure, has held legislative and council roles and led a Boston real estate business.
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Malden
Captain Tarr
Margaret Bryce
Roberts
Bryce
Pettingill
RS. Bryce
Coggan and Schofield
Boston
Thomas ‘Riley
Tarr
Tremont Street
Police
Magnolia Street
Maggie Bryce
Jeremiah Sullivan Dead longtime City Engineer worker
Jeremiah Sullivan, age 58, an elder Boston city engineer office employee, died suddenly at home in Brookline after a week with pneumonia while on vacation. Born in Cork Ireland, he came to the United States 41 years ago and joined the city engineer staff 30 years ago under Mr. Whitman. A Democrat, he leaves a widow and two children. Funeral Friday at 8:30 from Pond Avenue Brookline with services at the Church of the Assumption and interment at Holyhood.
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Jeremiah Sullivan
Boston
Rookline
Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Ireland
County Cork
Whitman
Pond Avenue
Brookline
Church of the Assumption
Holyhood
Artillery Veterans Hold Tenth Massachusetts Reunion
The tenth annual reunion of Company A First Battalion Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery gathered at Garfield Hall. B J Loring presided as speaker and officers were elected: C H Baker Ipswich president E B Randall Boston first vice president S B Wheeler Salem second vice president J L Hawes Reading third vice president B J Loring secretary treasurer, who has held the post since the first meeting. Next gathering planned at Fort Warren with dinner and stories to follow.
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Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery
Garfield Hall
B. J. Loring
C. H. Baker
Ipswich
E. B. Randall
Boston
S. B. Wheeler
Salem
J. L. Hawes
Reading
Fort Warren
Hell
Christian Endeavor Excursion Guides City Moonlight Trip
Boston Christian Endeavor Union hosts a moonlight excursion aboard the steamer City of Jacksonville for 800 members and guests. The voyage departs Lincoln wharf at 6 30 p m and sails to Nahant then back past Bosoe Tight and Minot's lighthouse, returning at 10 30 p m. Tickets cost fifty cents.
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Boston
Christian Endeavorers
Boston Christian Endeavor Union
Somerby
Nited Society
Christian Endeavor
Jacksonville
Lincoln Wharf
Nahant
Bosoe Tight
Minot
Colored man refused case to be tried in district court
In Attleboro on September 4 a case under the Teamoh laws will be tried next Tuesday in the District Court. John Wilson a colored waiter at Bates Opera House went to Charles Schneider barber shop for a shave and was refused. Wilson obtained a warrant for Schneider. The defense will argue that Schneider is a minor.
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Attleboro
John Wilson
Bates Opera House
Charles Schneider
Schneider
Bowen commits suicide in Pawtuxet home
Providence R I Sept 4 Albert H Bowen age 57 died by shooting at his Pawtuxet home this morning. Despondency due to insomnia listed as the cause.
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Providence
R. IL
Albert H. Bowen
Pawtuxet
American Wringer Co Wringers Sweepers and Repairs
The American Wringer Co uses 13 and 1 Broadway extension city as its base, manufacturing wringers manglies spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all wringers and sweepers with prompt mail orders and telephone service at remont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
City
Remont
Boston Faces Severe Overcrowding in North End Schools
The Boston school system struggles to seat 2,738 pupils in 47 kindergartens and 13 manual training schools, with overcrowding in North End and West End buildings. Officials say funds and new buildings are planned, but delays persist as aldermen and the mayor defend allocations and urge faster action.
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City of
Boston
Dodge
Post
Schoolhouse Canvass Shows Crowded Classes Across City
Children flocked to North and West End schools but many were turned away or sent to other buildings due to lack of space. At Hancock School principal Dutton notes 2300 registered in his district and about 1500 unable to enroll, predicting more closures Monday as return-to-class adds to the strain. Teachers describe a dire situation with overcrowding and scarce classrooms.
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Post
Lee
Boston
Curtis
Dutton
North End
Satan
Elliott School
Charter Street
Hull Street
North Bennet Street
West End
Somerset Street
Chardon Street
Carcely
Back
Chambers Street
Winchel School
Hancock School
Parmenter Street
City of Lowell Steamer Cruises for America’s Cup Races
The City of Lowell, the Norwich Line twin screw steamer, speeds in to host excursionists for the America’s Cup races. Leaving Norwich Line Pier 40 North River New York each race day starting Sept 7, capacity limited to half legal limit. Fare 75 cents daily. staterooms extra. Meals at usual Norwich Line prices. Apply L. H. Beaver 322 Washington St at Milk.
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Norwich Line
North River
New York
City of
Lowell
L. H. Beaver
Washington Street
London Club Sofa Exhibition At Paine Warerooms
The Paine Warerooms on Canal street displays the London Club sofa eight feet long, capable of two people reclining at opposite ends without interference. The piece is highlighted as part of Boston’s vast retail furniture stock, touted as unmatched in America.
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London Club
Paine
Canal Street
Captain W B Dennison Dies In Portland Residence
Gloucester dispatch reports Captain W B Dennison, a noted local sea captain, died in Portland where he had lived for ten years. He held extensive property interests in Gloucester.
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Gloucester
W.B. Dennison
Portland
Grade Crossings Work Across Boston and Albany Lines
The piece outlines Massachusetts grade crossing abolition efforts by railroads and towns. It covers Boston and Maine, Boston & Albany, and Old Colony systems, detailing projects at Chelsea bridge, Northampton extension, Leach’s Crossing, Mill Brook, Gibbs Crossing, Lowell streets, and several towns. Estimated costs run into millions with railroads bearing major shares.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Boston & Maine
Boston & Maine Railroad
Chelsea Bridge
Mystic Wharf
Northampton
Leach’s Crossing
Belchertown
Central Massachusetts Railway
New London & Northern
Lowell
Pawtucket
Lawrence Street
Lowell and Andover
Burril Street
Swampscott
Boston & Albany
Newton
Warren
Westboro
Natick
Pasco Road
City of Springfield
West Springfield
Baldwin Street
New England Railway
Old Colony
Providence
Division
Chickering
Mt. Hope
Dorchester Avenue
Dover Street
Brockton
Fall River Taunton
New Bedford
Attleboro
Clinton
Campello
Montello
Sanford's Ginger Warning Against Fraudulent Gingers
A public notice warns against cheap dangerous imitations of Sanford's Ginger pushed by mercenary dealers. It asserts Sanford's uses pure medicinal French brandy and high quality imported ginger, urging customers to ask for Sanford's Ginger and look for the owl trademark from Porter Drug and Curx Com, Boston.
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Sanford
Porter Drug and Curx
Sole Prietors
Boston
Five Die in Gas Main Burst at Providence Works
A gas main exploded at the Providence Gas Company works this afternoon, killing five laborers named James Colton James Riley Charles Mc Manus Lawrence Burns and John Mc jee. One man William Kerrigan survived by dragging to air and being revived.
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Providence
R. I
Providence Gas Company
James Colton
James Riley
Charles McManus
Lawrence Burns
John Mcjee
William Kerrigan
Salter S Kittrell Seeks Reinstatement To Policeman Role
Salter S Kittrell, once a patrolman at Station 9 discharged Aug 28 1894 for alleged rule violations, faced a new Board of Police hearing led by Chairman Sanford to seek reinstatement. Testimony included family and townspeople backing Kittrell, who argued he was punished unjustly for a possible error in serving a warrant related to his uncle Hunt and his wife's appeal. The board adjourned the hearing after closing arguments and took the matter under advisement.
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Salter S. Kittrell
Board of Police
Sanford
Board of Aldermen
Kittrell
Hunt
Martin
Whiting
Clark
Campello Rail Yard and Station Construction Plans Unveiled
The project features two new passenger stations in Campello costing 200000 dollars, elevated track work up to fifteen feet, fifteen grade crossings abolished, and a large Brockton freight yard with gravity yard operations. It includes arches, bridges, and a 1500000 dollar total estimate for the broader Boston Providence division upgrades along with extensive yard and terminal work.
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Campello
Brockton
Salisbury River
Montello
James W. Hollins
Providence
Providence’ Division
Boston
Massachusetts Avenue
Roxbury Station
Washington Street
Forest Hills
West Roxbury
Bussey Farm Arch
Ruggles Street
Stony Brook
Tremont Street
Roxbury Crossing
Morton
Walk Hill
Centre Street
Hogg’s Bridge
Mozart Street
Boylston Station
Wiliam Street
Green
Keyes Streets
Park Commission
City of
Morton Street
Prentiss Street
Old Heath Street
Boylston Street
Green Street
Keyes Street
Lamartine Street
Old Colony Railroad
Court martial opens for Captain Sumner over Columbia damage
Brooklyn Sept 4 The court martial of Captain Sumner of the U S cruiser Columbia began at 10 this morning on three counts including culpable inefficiency and neglect of duty linked to the ship s July dockyard damage at Southampton. Lieutenant Commander Allibone testified that the damage could have been prevented if the dock had been flooded and spoke against Sumner on two counts.
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Brooklyn
Sumner
United States
Columbia
Southampton
Allibone
The
Big Men as Guests Arrive for Hartford Centennial
Hartford dispatch reports Mayor Brainard received a letter from Day of the Cleveland centennial committee announcing Governor McKinley would visit Hartford with a party of about fifteen. Expected guests include Senator Sherman, Senator Brice, General Bushnell, and ex-Governor Campbell. They plan to arrive September 2 and depart September 3 with no elaborate reception.
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Hartford
Conn
Brainard
Wilson M. Day
Cleveland Centennial Committee
McKinley
Sherman
Brice
Bushnell
Campbell
Tours to the South via the Pennsylvania Railroad
Two autumn tours announced by the Pennsylvania Railroad cover Gettysburg Blue Mountain Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Shenandoah grottoes Richmond Washington and Mt Vernon. Ten days starting Sept 24 or Oct 8 with parlor cars from New York. Round trip rates 55 dollars from New York 65 dollars from Boston. For details contact Boston Tourist Agent 25 Washington Street or Philadelphia Broad Street Station Room 411.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Gettysburg
Blue Mountain
Lurey Caverns
Natural Bridge
Shenandoah
Richmond
Washington
Mt. Vernon
New York
Boston
Washington Street
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Off for Gloucester on the North Shore steamers Cape Ann and City of Gloucester
The Cape Ann and City of Gloucester provide elegant travel to Gloucester, with frequent weekday departures at 10 am 2 pm and 4 30 pm from Central Wharf Boston and Sunday runs at 10 15 am and 4 pm. Fares are moderate and the route is a busy service offering scenic ocean views.
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Gloucester
Fire in cellars on Barton Street causes no damage
Alarm sounded at Box 415 at 2 0 o’clock yesterday afternoon for a slight fire in the cellar of 62 Barton street owned by Alderman Lomnasney. The fire was caused by escaping gas. No damage reported.
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Barton Street
Alderman Lomasney
Depleting the Gold Surplus
New York on September 4 reports Arbuckle Bros coffee importers will ship 600000 dollars in gold to Europe tomorrow. The treasury withdrew 1700000 dollars in gold today for shipment tomorrow, underscoring a large depletion of gold reserves.
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New York
Arbuckle Bros
Europe
Sub-Treasury
Tanner and His Doctrine Reaches Asheville Violence Erupts
In Asheville North Carolina on September 4 A D Tanner a black religious leader preaching on the streets faced protests. A mob of about 100 colored men attacked Tannerite followers at his venue. Gunfire exchanged injuring three black men. no Tannerites were hurt.
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Asheville
N. C
Tanner
Jordan Marsh Co Furniture Department Reopens Luxuriously
The four story Jordan Marsh furniture department in Boston has been renovated with new doors floors and balconies to maximize space. W C Earnshaw oversees the department and invites visitors to view a range of furniture from modern to historic pieces in this celebrated New England store.
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Jordan, Marsh & Co
Boston
New England
W. C. Earnshaw
Hamilton Mill Weavers
Amesbury September 4 Nothing is known at the Hamilton Woollen Company office of any dissatisfaction among weavers as claimed in Boston papers this morning or of any discrimination against union help or any blacklisting.
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Amesbury
Hamilton Woollen Company
Boston
Deaths Merrick and Frye in Dorchester and Roxbury
In Dorchester Captain Michael Merrick aged 55 dies Sept 3 at 671 Washington Street funeral from his residence Friday at 9 and service at St Peters Church Meeting House Hill at 10 Relatives invited In Roxbury William Frye aged 73 at home Sept 4 longtime inspector funeral to be announced later
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Merrick
Dorchester
Captain Michael Merrick
Washington Street
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
Street
Roxbury
Wiliam Frye
At The Office Health Woes Prompt Sudden Rest Needed
A terse note hints at sudden bilious attacks at the office and the impossibility of leaving work. It mentions BRipans Tabules as a possible relief option, noting Cree language wording around remedy. The fragment implies a sudden illness and work pressure without concrete names or dates.
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Dental
Malden Court
Artillery
Christian Endeavor Excursion
Lasal Seminary For Young Women
City Hall Side
West Ends
Hood
Captain Dennison
Gressing
Laborers
William
Kerrigan
Pennsylvania Railroad
A li
Orcestershire
John Duncan
N. Y
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office
Rand
F. Stry
Foster
Cape Central House
West Etarewich
Manee
O.C. Baker
East Boston
John W. Wille
K. J. Coleman
James Mooney
John Flatley
Doctrine
the Post
Boston Postoffice
Morning Post
Secretary of Civil Service Board
Postoffice
Hamilton Mill Weavers
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