O'Neil Sees Two Year Push to Reopen Charlestown Navy Yard
Congressman Joseph H. O’Neil told a Post reporter there is no reason why Massachusetts congressmen cannot reopen Charlestown Navy Yard and build a large battleship there within two years with coordinated effort. He cited warship need, armor plate contracts, and required dock upgrades as the path to employment and Boston industrial gains.
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Massachusetts
Charlestown Navy Yard
Joseph H. O'Neil
Navy Yard
Congressman O'Neil
Navy Department
Charlestown
Boston
Yard and Dock Department
Washington
National House
Commonwealth
Moon's Eclipse and Mars Returns in October Skies
A partial but overall lunar eclipse occurred under heavy cloud cover, with Harvard Observatory and Professor Pickering noting little astronomical interest due to overcast skies. Mars approaches Earth by mid October, boosting global observatories including Arequipa, with plans to observe Martian canals, atmospheric questions, and polar caps as observers look skyward.
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Post
Harvard Observatory
Pickering
Mars
Arequipa
Cambridge
Last of the 8s Pae Om Sunday Porting Trips
Sunday rowing trips advertised for Portland steamers leaving Nile Wharf Boston and Franklin Wharf Portland at 7 p.m. on September 16.
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Portland
Nile Wharf
Boston
Franklin Wharf
Towboats Work to Raise Sunken Steamer J Putnam
The steamer J Putnam, named Bradlee, began to lift at high tide but partially failed as the stern chain parted. Tow boats Elsie and William Sprague with three lighters assist while Captain Boyden of the wreck watches. A second lift attempt is planned with hopes of reduced damage and a possible investigation pending authorities. Commissioners may not hold a hearing. Boyden declines to speak. Mutual Life and Accident Underwriters back Boyden, urging no suspension. Jenks lauds Boyden and Engineer Johnson as careful and trustworthy.
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J. Putnam Bradlee
Elsie
Humphrey
William Sprague
Flynn
Boyden
Eee Boyden
United States
Mutual Life and Accident
Jenks
Johnson
Engine Maintains Balance After near yard crash in South Boston
A New Haven locomotive No. 562 nearly toppled into a South Boston yard near Vinton Street. Engineer George Noyes and a fireman escaped as the engine, after striking a switch, slid onto sleepers then tipped on its side. Police and wrecking crews secured the scene around 10 pm amid reports of stones thrown at the engine bell.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston
George Noyes
Vinton Street
Illinois Dominates National Encampment Elections
At the Pittsburg convention Illinois claimed top posts in the national encampment. Emma R. Wallace of Chicago was elected national president of the Women's Relief Corps. G A R leaders named Nettie Gunlocks and Ellen M Walker for key roles, with a slate of officers including Annie Schmith Gladys Foster Nine Stevens Ida J Allen Annie Roberts Annie Moore Minnie Tresecott Nellie King Evelyn Monroe and others.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Illinois
Women’s Relief Corps
Emma R. Wallace
Chicago
Nettie Gunlocks
Gladys Foster
Hiawatha
Kansas
Nine Stevens
Massillon
Ohio
Ida J. Allen
Newtonville
Mass
Addie York
Somerville
Annie Roberts
Indiana
Annie Moore
Brimmington
N. Y
Minnie Tresecott
Alliance
Nellie King
Cora
Pike
South Boston
Evelyn Monroe
Worcester
Gumlocks
Etta Toby
Logansport
Ind
Annie Hall
West Virginia
Florence
George
Washington
Mary E. Reynolds
Superior
Wis
Police blamed over death of Somerville man Reed
Clarence Reed accuses Sta tion 5 police of neglect for not notifying his relatives about the death of James H. Reed found in a Columbia Hotel room from gas exposure. The brother demands inquiry, noting identification was available and mourning was delayed. Police say notification duties were unclear and an investigation is ordered.
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Station 5
James H. Reed
Somerville
Clarence G. Reed
Columbia Hotel
Washington Street
Reed
Post
Church Street
Martin
Foster
Floridge
Directors resignations at Atchison Topeka Santa Fe
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe board met to accept resignations of several directors and to appoint a proxy committee for proxy solicitation ahead of the October 25 1894 director election in Topeka. New slate includes McCall Fowler Sturgis Bull Blair Berwind Lawrence Nickerson Speare Holliday Creed Severy and others.
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New York
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Topeka
Edward J. Berwind
James A. Blair
William L. Bull
B. P. Cheney, Jr
Boston
Thomas I’. Fowler
Cleed
K. Holliday
Top
New York Stock Exchange
Blair
Blair & Co
Bankers
Berwind
Berwind & White Mining Company
Lawrence
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England
Cheney
Nickerson
Speare
Holliday
Atchison Company
Creed
Potter Lovell Bonds Quieted by Supreme Court Decree
In a Brooklyn equity suit the Potter-Lovell Company mortgage bonds worth 145000 of a 750000 issue were resolved. Judge Holmes and trustees of Renfrew Manufacturing bondholders held the claim against the company and other holders. A missing bond, once in Potter-Lovell care, prompted protection measures. the Adams property mortgage will cover it. Bondholders to receive principal and accrued interest.
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Potter-Lovell Company
Supreme Court
Holmes
H. Co. Hurlburt
Brooklyn
W. W. Crapp
Renfrew Manufacturing Company
Renfrew Company
Allen
Adams
Provincetown Democrats Organize for Gubernatorial Campaign
In Caucus Hall last night Provincetown Democrats organized for the fall gubernatorial campaign with George H. Holmes chosen as town chairman Walter Welch named secretary and Joseph Manta as treasurer A caucus is set for September 21 to nominate candidates for conventions.
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Provincetown
George H. Holmes
Walter Welch
Joseph Manta
McKinley Salt Duty Rule Continues Under Carlisle
Secretary Carlisle rules that Section 322 of the McKinley bill remains in force allowing dutiable salt held in bond to be withdrawn for curing fish without duty. The decision confirms that salt used in fish curing may move duty free, sustaining the prior practice.
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Washington
Carlisle
American Wringer Co Offers Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co based at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city, manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs available for all wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont 7.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont 7
Diseases of the Brain and Nervous System by Dr Leclercque
Dr Myron E Leclercque offers a natural law of cure focusing on tissue cell building and constitutional treatment for brain and nervous system diseases. The method targets long standing functional issues and impaired constitutions with offices at 278 Boylston Street Boston opposite the Public Garden.
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Myron E. Leclerque
Boylston St
Opp
Public Garden
Boston
Mass
Bean famine in Boston threatens everyday life
A short bean crop across the American, Canadian, and European sectors raises fears of a bean famine in Boston. Reporters note imports totaling 300,000 to 350,000 sacks yearly from Holland, Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Roumania, with tariffs no longer a factor as shortages bite locals from laborers to millionaires.
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Boston
Holland
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Roumania
Horace Ingersoll Buried in Salem in Quiet Ceremony
Close friend of Hawthorne Horace Ingersoll was laid to rest in the Governor Bradstreet tomb at Charter Street Burial Ground Salem without a formal grave service. Adopted by Miss Ingersoll, educated in theology and medicine, he dwindled into poverty after a volatile life, dying in a Boston lodging. Hawthorne allegedly drew inspiration from his brilliant mind. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. P. Franks, and Ingersoll left no Christian fellowship at death.
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Horace Ingersoll
Governor Bradstreet
Charter Street
Salem
Hawthorne
Mr. Ingersoll
Bradstreet
St. Paul’s Church
Philadelphia
Ingersoll
Boston
J. P. Franks
Grace Church
Lodge Denies Vice Presidential Talk with McKinley Ticket
Senator Lodge said he favors remaining Senator from Massachusetts over any vice presidency. He dismissed reports of a candidacy, noting no involvement or prior knowledge. He boarded a meeting in Everett for a brief word and commented on Reed and McKinley, predicting a Democratic administration and a policy of giving business a rest.
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Lodge
Massachusetts
United States
Hayes
Lynn
W. E. Barrett
Everett
Nahant
Reed
McKinley
Republican Party
Lexington primaries spark fear of riots and armed clashes
In Lexington Kentucky reports claim hundreds of secretly armed men will guard polling places for the upcoming primaries. Breckinridge officers threaten to bar ballots from voters not clearly aligned with the party while Owens organizers vow to challenge Breckinridge supporters. Proclamations close saloons and police prepare, rails guard each voter, and large bets favor Breckinridge’s loss amid declared fundraising and campaign rallies.
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Lexington
Owens and
Breckinridge
Democratic Party
Owens
Francis Ek. Hunt
Women’s Association
Court House
Opera House
West End Transfers Stir Transit Reform Efforts
The West End street railway, thriving with annual earnings of 6.7 million and a net of 2 million, faces renewed calls for transfer checks to allow single-fare city-wide rides. Despite earlier council debates and a July hearing plan, officials failed to attend. A September date was hoped, with City Solicitor Bailey arranging a timely meeting and the West End counsel prepared to present.
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West End Street Railway
West End
Alderman Hall
Dorchester
Hall, Fottler and Sanford
Bailey
West Eind Road
Deady Takes Vacation From Boston West End Runs
Mr. P F Deady of Cambridge route agent for National and Wells Fargo Express departs for a Maine vacation. A sportsman with skill in fishing and pole line, he will return after a few days. The West End street railway begins running more closed cars and an 60 degree weather plan triggers more service. Express worker W P McGonagle of Charlestown, held on theft charges, is out on bail awaiting October grand jury.
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P. F. Deady
Cambridge
Boston
National
Wells Fargo Express
Maine
W. P. McGonagle
Charlestown
Strike Hangs Fire Over Garment Workers
The district council of garment workers adjourned at 116 Eliot Street. A mass meeting at Wells Memorial Hall next Monday will decide on a strike. Articles of agreement set a minimum wage of 2 dollars per day, to be submitted to manufacturers for signing. If not signed, a strike will be ordered. most manufacturers are believed ready to sign.
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District Council of the
Garment Workers
Eliot Street
Wells Memorial Hall
Man Waives Exam in Bicycles Thefts Case
George R. Varney waived his right to an examination in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Ely on charges of breaking and entering the Overman Wheel Company store on September 5 and stealing seven bicycles valued at 20 dollars, plus another bicycle larceny on March 17 from the same company. He was held in 1200 dollars for the October grand jury.
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George R. Varney
Municipal Criminal Court
Ely
Overman Wheel Company
Varney
Sunday Evangelical and Union Services Across Roxbury and Boston
A roundup of Sunday religious events across the city: Evangelistic Association of New England holds 7:30 pm service at the brick church on Ferdinand and Isabella streets with Rev. B W Ward. open-air meeting at Bartlett and Washington at 4 pm with Rev. Edward M Taylor and Rev. Ward addressing railroad workers. B Y M Christian Union hosts 7:45 pm vesper at Union Hall 48 Boylston Street with Rev A D Mayo and Mr Samuel W Ball. Rev David Heagle speaks at 4 pm at B Y M C A on 4pm address to young men. Dr Fulton lectures at People's Temple Music Hall at 2:30 pm on Satelli as a Crawfish. Church of the Disciples at West Brookline Street and Warren Avenue resumes 10:30 am service led by Charles G Ames on “peenaeon for America” with free seats. Tremont Temple Church Music Hall hosts 10:30 am sermon by Rev George C Lorimer in memory of Deacon James W Converse titled The Priestly Layman. 3 pm corner stone laying with Rev S F Smith. 7:30 pm sermon The Soldier the Seer and Servant with special music. Sunday school at 12:15.
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Evangelistic Association OF
New England
Ferdinand and Isabella Streets
B. W. Ward
lEverybody
EVANGELISTIC _ASSOCIATION OF NEW
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
A. D. Mayo
Boston
George Mendall Taylor
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
David Heagle
Indiana
Fulton
People’s Temple
Music Hall
Columbus Avenue
Church OF the Disciples
West Brookline Street
Warren Avenue
Charles G. Ames
Peenaeon
America
Tremont Temple Church
James W. Converse
George C. Lorimer
New Temple
S. F. Smith
Ontario & Western Chief Faces Atchison Board Chair
It is reported in Wall Street that President Thomas P. Fowler of the Ontario and Western railroad will be elected chairman of the Atchison board of directors.
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New York
Wall Street
Thomas P. Fowler
Ontario & Western Railroad
Atchison Board of Directors
Liquor Raid Seizes 1392 Bottles in Malden Stables
Malden police led by Chief Burleigh seized 1392 bottles of beer in 58 cases from J. C. Joseph’s Irving court stables. Officers say Joseph operated an express team delivering beer and liquor loads to various city locations, claiming they were not in the liquor traffic. The chief plans to test the legality of the seizure.
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Malden
Burleigh
J. C. Joseph
Irving Court
Joseph
Boston
Free Medical Services Offer Ends Not
Free medical services for all diseases continued by Dr. Dewey, specialist, regardless of wealth during hard times. Examinations and medical attendance free. Offices at Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1, 2 to 6 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday 10 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.
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Dewey
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
Boston Plans a Finest Trade School for City or Suburbs
Boston may soon have a premier trade school. A committee of the Board of Aldermen, Rev. Tepford Brooke, Rev. John Hood, and Rev. Mr. Duane, with city architect and stenographer, visited leading schools. The Boston Franklin fund is not used. trip expenses were city paid. A site decision is awaited, with possible construction soon after.
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Boston
Board of Aldermen of
Tepford Brooke
John Hood
Duane
Franklin Fund
Elmira Reformatory of
New York
Cincinnati Technical School
Baltimore
Franklin
Grandson of President Tyler found living in attic
Robert Tyler Jones, a grandson of President Tyler and the first male infant born in the White House, was discovered in an attic on the city outskirts in dire need with an invalid wife and a small child. The Southern Relief Society has taken up the case.
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Washington
White House
Robert Tyler Jones
President Tyler
Southern Relief Society
Chinese repulsed by Chinese at Ping Yang in night attack
The Times will publish tomorrow a Shanghai despatch via Tien Tsin reporting that Japanese forces attempted a surprise attack on Ping Yang on the night of the 12th but were repulsed with heavy losses. Japanese ships resumed scouting in the Gulf of Pechili.
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London
The
Times
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Ping Yang
Gulf of
Pechili
Candidate names misused in city rally notice
A letter to the editor objects to a rally in the old bath house aimed at Rush and lawyer Coakley. John EK Hannigan John Hughes and Fred Dowd are listed as speakers. Dowd denies any knowledge of Rush and warns against using his name without consent. Boston Sept 14.
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Bath House
Rush
Coakley
John EK
Hannigan
John Hughes
Fred Dowd
Mr. Rush
Boston
Fred, C. Dowd
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Pres. Tyler
MR. Dowd
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Old Colony Railroad
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T. C. McGoldrick
John Barry
Abbie Moriarty
West Newton
Theodore Nickerson
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