Blame for Chester Bridge Disaster Put on Bridge Crew
Testimony before the commission attributes the Chester bridge collapse to weakened plates and rivets removed during repairs. Engineers Chamberlain and Shepard described missing rivets and faulty workmanship as the likely starting point, with workmen deeming the structure unsafe before the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany Road
Chester Bridge
William G. S.champerlain
Walter Shepard
Chamberlain
Hawkins
Hawk Ins
Dixon Kangaroo Boxer Wins Stage Fight at Austin & Stone’s
Dixon a three year old kangaroo defeats rival Jack Tait in a three round staged fight at Austin and Stone’s Museum. The performance draws a large crowd and is billed as a high priced novelty with Dixon praised for power and agility. Dixon may box Tait again next week as part of continued entertainment.
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Dixon
Jack Tait
Austin & Stone
Cing Dixon
Tait
Mr. Stone
Fitzsimmons
Tremont Row Pleasure Palace
Ixon
Bolster Robbers Steal Trunk at Boston Depot
Two men robbed a trunk from the Eastern division depot of Boston and Maine at 10 50 p m. They fled after assaulting railroad employee John Foley, who was beaten and stabbed twice. Foley was found unconscious and rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital. He gave a partial description: a 40 year old with sandy mustache and overalls and a 30 year old in dark clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
Walter Shepard
Albany Road
Chester
Barnes
W. H. Parnes
Boston & Albany
Richard F. Hawkins
Boston
Eastern Division
Boston & Maine Railroad
Eastern
Lowell
John Foley
Foley
Division 3
Massachusetts General Hospital
Quincy on Deck Republican View of Quincy's Resignation
A Boston observer and multiple Republicans dissect Josiah Quincy's resignation as first assistant secretary of state. They note his desire to return home for private business and to influence Massachusetts politics, with forecasts he will lead Democratic efforts and pursue the mayoralty. Other leaders welcome his return but doubt his impact on state results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
Washington
Boston
Massachusetts
Howes Norris
Pillsbury
Post
Adams House
Democratic Party
Barrett
William E. Barrett
Pepperen
Quincey
Democrats
Russell
J. E
The Prize Litigator and His Endless Lawsuits in Dorchester
Arthur H Stock, once a fish-cart worker, becomes a famed litigant in Dorchester and Neponset as a string of suits, evictions, and personal feuds unfold. His battles with neighbors, family, and local authorities escalate from defended property to claims of insanity and a possible bar admission while his shanty battles and court protests draw public notice.
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Westboro
Heaven
Dorchester Beacon
Neponset and
Field’s Corner
Dorchester
Public Library
House of Correction
Vigilant and Jubilee Vie For America's Cup Defense
In New York Sept 8 special to the Post experts deem the cup likely to be defended by either Vigilant or Jubilee after Colonia faltered. Vigilant leads by fourteen seconds over the course while Jubilee shows strong form but carries risk of breakdown. Race forecasts warn for a clash when the two centerboards meet.
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New York
Colonia
Vigilant
Jubilee
Pilgrim
International medical congress to discuss Amick cure
A Rome medical congress scheduled for next month has been postponed to April. Dr Amick of the United States reportedly discovered a cure for consumption. English French and German physicians will visit the United States after the World's Fair to interview the discoverer in Cincinnati.
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New York
London
International Medical Congress
Rome
Amick
United States
England
France
Germany
Cincinnati
Paris
Typhoid Fever Illness Leaves Long Term Weakness
A report recalls a long illness from typhoid fever lasting over a year with subsequent weakness and severe headaches after recovery. The account notes ongoing health difficulties and lingering effects.
G A R Reunion Ends Harmoniously in Indianapolis
The 27th annual Grand Army encampment in Indianapolis adjourned at 4 pm with unity and notable decisions. Pensioners' cases may go to the Supreme Court, while a monument plan for Union rank and file was approved. Officers named include J G Adams as commander in chief and J N Walker as senior vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grand Army
Supreme Court
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
J W. Walker
Council of Administration
New England
Maine
J. B. Neagle
New Hampshire
S. M. Brown
Connecticut
G. D. Bates
Massachusetts
W. M. Olin
Vermont
W. Parkhurst
J. G. B. Adams
J.N. Walker
Indiana
J. C. Biggar
Texas
A. B. Kendricks
Ohio
Dr. Graham
Maryland
Dorchester Young Men's Association Opens Fall Meeting
The first regular fall meeting was held Thursday at the Stanton Avenue M E Church. Key business included revising the constitution and electing officers: President C. D. W. Marcey, Vice President R. L. Studley, Recording Secretary H. A. Bryant, Financial Secretary F. W. Frost, Treasurer A. C. Pitman, and an executive committee comprising D. W. Marcey, H. A. Bryant, L. E. Gilcrease, E. L. Crowell, C. B. E. Wyman, F. W. Brown, and E. J. Batchelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Young Men’s Association
Stanton Avenue
M. E
C. D.W. Marcey
R. L. Studley
H. A. Bryant
F. W. Frost
A. C. Pitman
D.W. Marcey
L. E. Gilcrease
E. L. Crowell
C. BE. Wyman
F. W. Brown
E. J. Batchelder
Hair mattresses made to order in bulk at Wheeler Co
A. W. Wheeler & Co announces made to order hair mattresses double pairs priced at forty pounds total. The manufacturers operate at 68 and 65 Hanover Street with a showroom opposite the American House, catering to women shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover
Rican Beuse
NO TEXTILE STRIKE: FALL RIVER MEETING VOTES WAGE CUT
In Fall River a special Spinners' Association meeting voted to accept a 9 percent wage reduction for male workers and to distribute $5000 from the general fund to idle members. The union, with about $30,000 in treasury, will allocate funds by the executive committee. In New Bedford, Mule Spinners accept a 10 percent cut after a conference with manufacturers, despite a large majority opposing the reduction and a required two thirds for a strike. The Weavers debated but did not decide action.
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Fall River
Spinners’ Association
Manufacturers’ Association
Spinners’ Union
New Bedford
Weavers’ Association
Not a suicide death of Percy Branch by pistol accident
A. H. Mellett reports Percy Branch of York Maine died by accident while fond of guns and gunning. Philip Branch disputes a six week time frame and confirms plans for a two week hunting trip to Maine. Funeral services are held from his home at 4 Bullfinsh Place with burial in Gloucester.
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Percy Branch
A. H. Mellett
Branch
Philip
Percy
York
Young Branch
Philip Branch
Maine
Bulfinsh Place
Gloucester
Senate Debate on Sherman Act Repeal Draws Out
In Washington on Sept 8 Senate speeches focus on repeal of the Sherman act purchasing clause. Faulkner backs repeal with demand for silver gold parity amendment. Turpie supports free coinage. Jones favors repeal while downplaying its impact. Debate slows, with Voorhees and Hale trading barbs, executive session follows, then adjournment.
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Washington
Faulkner
West Virginia
Senate
Turpie
Dem
Indiana
Jones
Arkansas
Voorhees
Harris
Hale
Maine
Chamber
Haile
The Chinese Abattoir Case in Municipal Court
Four Chinese men faced Judge For saith in a Boston Municipal Court for keeping live fowls in a Harrison avenue house, an alleged abattoir. Chickens were slaughtered at about 100 daily. They argued religious rules, but the court found them guilty and deferred sentence for one week to permit health authorities and defendants to agree on a lawful killing site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsaith
Harrison Avenue
Boston
Fire destroys Kimball house in Roxbury on Perkins street
A Windsor style two and a half story wooden dwelling owned by George Curtin and occupied by Samuel H Kimball and family burned last night at 9 08. Firemen reported the roof collapsed by 9 30 as the family were away in Chicago at the World's Fair. Loss estimated at $6000. Fire origin undetermined.
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Samuel H. Kimball
Perkins Street
Roxbury
George Curtin
Kimballs
Chicago
McIntyre Arrests After Fatal Assault in Providence
William McIntyre, accused of brutally assaulting his wife and fleeing last evening, was arrested this morning in Valley Falls. He was brought to Providence and will be arraigned tomorrow. the injured woman is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
William McIntyre
Valley Falls
Navahoe Sail Split Aborts International Cup Race
In Ryde Isle of Wight Sept 8 the international gold cup race between Britannia and Navahoe was abandoned after Navahoe damaged its mainsail while reefing. The start line was crossed but Navahoe retired, and strong squalls and a west wind prevented racing today with a probable resumption tomorrow.
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Ryde
Isle of Wight
Sunday Services At Union Hall And Music Hall
Sunday schedule features B Y M Christian Union at Union Hall 48 Boylston Street with Rev A D Mayo on Coming Back From Vacation and Coming Back to School plus noted vocalists and a 7 45 pm start. Music Hall hosts Sunday service of song 2 pm with Leavitt orchestra and address by Rev R D Graham at Tremont Temple. Roman Catholics invited.
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B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
A. D. Mayo
Boston
Nellie E. Fox
Bertha I. Barker
Mary B. Richardson
M. E. Lischer
D. Marks Babcock
George Mendall Taylor
Music Hall
People’s Church
Columbus Ave
Dr. Hegle
Sword of the Lom
Gideon
HALL
Leavitt
R. D. Graham
Tremont Temple Church
Peabody Medical Institute Celebrates Third Decade
The Peabody Medical Institute nears thirty years of service in nervous disorder treatment. Chief consulting physician Dr William H Parker is lauded for skill, with the National Medical Association awarding him a gold medal on January 1, 1876. Prospectus is FREE and available by mail or in person at 4 Bulfinch Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Parker
National Medical Association
Boston Press
William H. Parker
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
Boston
Mass
Hart interview reveals Hart on Russell reforms and political dynamics
In a Boston Post interview former Mayor Hart discusses Governor Russell s reforms enforcing Republican law and the impact on the gubernatorial race. He rates John E Russell as a strong Democratic candidate, praises Quincy s campaigning, and predicts issues will center on money and tariff policy amid national concerns.
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Russell
John E. Russell
Hart
Quincy
Matthews
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Post
Boston
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Peltier
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Bellville
Boston & Albany Railroad
Austin & Stone's Museum
Eastern Depot
Jennie Floyd
Stock
L. S. Berry
The
Herald
Society
Neponset
Durance Vile
Miss Floyd
Floyd
Jenny Stock
Herman Kanold, Jr
Hood
Sam
West Roxbury
G. A. R. Reunion
Hoslery
Laconia, N
Young Mer
Dubois and Teller
Mr. Voorhees
Aldrich
Stewart
M’intyre
Navahoe
Peabody
Ealing
Prnetratag
Ihke Anyoth
Johnson
Avery Traveler
Johnson & CO
Old Colony
Atch
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Daisy
Brown—Loring
Melrose
Thomas W. Brown
John E. Brown
Ida M. Loring
Killion
East Cambridge
Joseph Killion
Margaret FE
Patrick J. Killion
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