Derailment disrupts Bos ton & Maine southern yards
A fish plate failure derailed two engines near Prison Point last night causing long delays on the Boston and Maine. Freight engine 506 and a Hudson passenger train were affected as crews diverted traffic to a potato track while repairs were delayed until the next day. No injuries reported. damage to rails and ties significant.
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Southern Division
Boston & Maine
Prison Point Street
Marsh
Hudson
Callahan
Whittaker
Union Station
Draw
Frigine 506
E. T. Sumner
Hopeful Senator Jones Declines Nevada Resign Request
San Francisco Sept 19 Senator Jones of Nevada rejected the Nevada Republican plea to resign his U S Senate seat after joining the Populist party He will not resign now and plans to wait for the Legislature meeting where silver party influence is strong He expects to be elected to fill his unexpired term and then to succeed himself.
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San Francisco
Jones
Nevada
Republican State Committee of
United States Senate
Shuman Honored by London Club Banquet
The Twenty-one Club of the Honourable Artillery Company in London hosted a grand banquet for Mr. A. Shuman of Boston, president of the Fifteen Club, who received a gold medal of honor. Speeches were given by Captain Evans, Mr. Shuman, and Major Williams in a fraternal, international gathering.
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London
The
Honourable Artillery Company of London
A. Shuman
Boston
Fifteen Club
Evans
Shuman
Williams
Paine's Furniture Reveals Cause Behind Low Drapery Prices
The advertisement from Paine's Furniture Company explains the reason for their marked down drapery prices, illustrating a transparent approach to discounts. The note emphasizes readers can trust the factual basis for the bargains and the shop's accuracy in pricing explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Furniture Company
American tin plate manufacturing planned by wealthy iron maker
London dispatch reports a wealthy American iron and steel producer now in Britain announces plans with several capitalists to start tin plate production in the United States on a scale set to greatly increase domestic output.
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London
The
Daily News Today
United States
Attorney General Olney Returns From Vacation
Washington reports Attorney General Olney returning from vacation in Massachusetts improved in health and ready to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney
Washington
Massachusetts
Naval Battle at Yalu Ends With Heavy Losses on Both Sides
Shanghai dispatch reports six hour clash at Yalu mouth between Chinese northern squadron and Japanese fleet. Chinese ships Yang Wei Chao Yung Yang Chuo were burned or sunk, four Japanese vessels lost, Chinese troops landed, Admiral Ting wounded. Casualties high on both sides, with Chinese fleet crippled. Additional notes from Washington cite naval engagement off North Korea with several ships destroyed and ships sailing to Port Arthur for repairs.
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London
Shanghai
Central News
Yalu
Yang Wei
Chao Yung
Chi Yen
King Yuen
Ting
We-Hai- Wai
Yalu River
Port Arthur
Wipi
Chen Yuen
Chyoda
Chi Yuen
Chayo Yang
China
Westminster Gazette
Mahan
United States Navy
Washington
Gresham
Legation
Denby
Pekin
North Korea
Corea
Dun
Yokohama
State Department
Phong Yang
Sill
United States
Norfolk
Herbert
Detroit
Gibraltar
New York
Cadiz
Rome
Columbus
Mediterranean
Indian Ocean
Fire on burning bark sighted at sea as Victoria aids
The steamer Victoria reports sighting a burning bark on Sept 11 at lat 42.80 and long 32.45, around 400 to 500 tons. The starboard side was burned to the waterline and flames raged. No life signs were detected. name and port of registry burned away. A theory suggests the vessel became seaworthy, was set on fire, and abandoned by its crew.
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New York
Victoria
Mediterranean
American Wringer Co. Makers of wringers and sweepers
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises manufacture of wringers miles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repair service offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers with mail orders and prompt attention by telephone Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Along the Tracks Reveals Rail Upgrades and Appointments
The Chelsea car system with glass screens proves effective for wind and dust. New York & New England orders several engines from Rhode Island locomotive works after repairing ten older engines. E S Davis named general assistant engineer by Chief Engineer Carson, with prior work on the Metropolitan Sewerage Commission and Lowell water works. A query about Union station traffic prompts Paris traffic data showing St Lazare handling 850 to 950 trains daily seasonally. A hearing before railroad commissioners is set for 10 am on local express operations across Boston railways.
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Chelsea
New York & New England Railroad
Rhode Island Locomotive Works
Carson
Subway Commission
E. S. Davis
Davis
Metropolitan Sewerage Commission
Lowell
Boston
Colorado
Union Station
Thomas Cook & Son
Washington Street
Paris
St. Lazare
St. Lazare Station
Fogbound Harbor Delays Sailings and Fleet Movements
Heavy fog clogs upper and lower harbors as outward bound ships anchor awaiting clearer weather. Vessels include Francisco from Hull and Kitty from Gibara reporting two days of fog. Several ships change owners or repairs, while distressing legal and safety matters surface among shipping masters and boarding houses amid Dingley act debates. The Landsman reports the Johnstone case ruling on advance crew wages with Captain cleared.
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Francisco
Hull
England
Kitty
Gibara
Cuba
Jose Claverri
Rockland
Arey
Dakar
Africa
Nantasket
Erastus Baldwin
Merritt Wrecking Company
J. M. Phillips
Taunton
Mass
Elizabethport
Brooklyn
J. A. Manter
Provincetown
Ross
D. A. Small
Joseph Manter
Fiske
Johnstone
United States
Masons in Council Elect Officers at Day’s Session
Members of the supreme council of thirty third degree in session at the temple elected officers in the morning. In the afternoon they and their wives departed by steamer City of Quincy for Nahant for a rainy but enjoyable fish dinner. Evening sessions included further council business.
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Supreme Council of
Temple
Nahant
Quincy
Supreme Council
Ancient and Honorable Artillery trip to England planned
Colonel Henry Walker reports on 1896 plans for the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston to cross the ocean and join the London corps in anniversary celebrations. He describes meetings with London Ancients, visits to Warwickshire, and hospitality from Lord Denbigh and the Earl of Desmond, plus dinners with the Lord Mayor and Queen's levee. He notes the homeward voyage on the Scythia and fogbound return to Boston.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
England
Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company of
London
Henry Walker
The
Ancients
Scythia
Post
Court Street
House of the Ancients
Finnsbury
Lord Methuen
Household Brigade
Guards
Warwickshire
Earl of Denbigh
Earl of Desmond
Tel-el-Kebir
Bracing the Old South Church Repairs Underway
The Old South church survived Inspector Camrell’s condemnation after a major roof truss fracture. Deputies strapped the roof with turnbuckles and braced timbers, costing at least $1000, with parts inside roped off until work finishes. Water damage from last winter necessitated mortar rebuilding in one corner. The roof remains the primary danger, now jacked up to ensure long-term stability.
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Old South
Camrell
George G. Crocker
Board of Trustees
Fisk
District No 1 Master Order of Dancing Meets in Utica
The annual meeting of District No 1 of the American National Association of Master Order of Dancing took place in the drawing room of Professor E Woodworth Masters with District Supervisor George H Elmore presiding. Ex-President W W Bass G J Gillespie and L E Daw attended. Masters quadrille won the premier dance gold medal and other dances were demonstrated before a brief business session planning a Lowell Christmas week gathering.
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American National Association of Master Order of Dancing
E. Woodworth Masters
George H. Elmore
W. W. Bass
Utica
N. Y
G. J. Gillespie
Philadelphia
L. E. Daw
New York
Masters
Lowell
Diseases of the Brain and Nervous System Promoted by Dr Leclercque
An advertisement for Dr Myron Ke Leclercque offering tissue cell building and constitutional treatment for brain and nervous system diseases. It lists paralysis epilepsy loco motor ataxia and other long-standing functional difficulties with office at 278 Boylster Street Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron KE
Leclerque
Boylster St
Blie Garden
Boston
Masa
Striking Cotton Spinners Meet in Boston Hall Session
The National Cotton Mule Spinners' Union of America opened its second day at K of P Hall in Boston with union locals across New England reporting conditions. Mills mostly run full, some shutdowns due to low water, Dover members small in number, Fall River and New Bedford with several hundred supported by funds. Elections elected Michael Duggan as president and John O Connor as vice president with Samuel Ross as secretary. The standing fund remains strong as a 50 cent weekly tax on working spinners is discussed to aid strikers, with continued debate on AFL platform and shorter hours.
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National Cotton Mule Spinners’ Union of America
K. of P. Hall
Washington Street
New England
New Bedford
Fall River
Dover
N. H
Michael Duggan
Lowell
John O’connor
National Union
America
Howard
O'Donnell
Bartley
Ross
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Garment Workers Strike Averted In Peaceful Settlement
It is probable the threatened strike among garment workers will be avoided as contractors sign the proposed demands. Objections to bonds and a nine hour day arise but are expected to be resolved. The district council convenes nightly at 116 Eliot Street to receive daily committee reports.
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Eliot Street
September Weddings in Somerville and Dorchester
A strong turnout at St. Joseph's Church Union Square witnessed the marriage of James A. Doherty to Sophie Frances Magarr. A reception followed at the bride’s Vine Street home. Later, John Olive Williams and Georgianna Gasnor Bennett married at 7:30 in Dorchester with a reception from 8:30 to 10 attended by friends.
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Somerville
St. Joseph's Church
Union Square
James A. Doherty
Sophie Frances
John H. Magarr
Vine Street
Stanton Street
Dorchester
John Olive Williams
Ashmont
Georgianna Gasnor Bennett
Benjamin F. Bennett
Arthur Little
Harvard Church Wedding Joins Miss Fogg and William Harris
One of the season’s large society weddings took place at Harvard Church Brookline yesterday. Miss Alice M Fogg of Brookline and William Fenwick Harris of Malden were married at noon by Rev E L Bradford. A reception followed at Mr William F Hall’s house on Harvard avenue with over 500 invitations and 200 guests. The couple will reside in Malden after a wedding trip.
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Harvard Church
Brookline
Alice M. Fogg
William Fenwick Harris
Malden
E. L. Bradford
Boxford
William F. Hall
Harvard Avenue
Mrs. Harris
Everett Wedding Unites Hewitt and Taft at St Marys
Yesterday morning at St Marys Church Everett, Mr Thomas F Hewitt son of Captain T J Hewitt of the Everett police and Miss Mary EK Taft married. Bridesmaid Miss Annie J McCarty of Boston and best man Mr George H Bird of Everett attended. A reception followed at the bride's parents home on Union avenue.
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St. Mary's Church
Everett
Thomas F. Hewitt
T. J. Hewitt
Mary EK. Taft
Annie J. McCarty
Boston
George H. Bird
Union Avenue
Third Massachusetts Cavalry reunion fills Berkeley Hall in Winchester
Berkeley Hall hosted the postwar reunion as soldiers rode in from the Third Massachusetts Cavalry Association and Massachusetts Veteran Unattached Cavalry Association. Last year’s officers were reelected. Rev. D. W. Downs presided with E. S. Russell and W. P. Gilmore among vice presidents. A late banquet concluded the day after a brief business meeting.
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Berkeley Hall
Third Massachusetts Cavalry Association
Massachusetts Veteran
Winchester
Free Medical Services for All at Hotel Pelham
Dr Dewey the specialist offers free examinations and medical attendance to all during hard times. Offices 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1, 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm Sundays 10 to 4 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays closed evenings.
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Dewey
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
Death on the Philadelphian Steamer Sparks Tragedy
A Russian Hebrew migrant, Morris Vieltenbalk, leaped from the Lancastrian into Boston bound waters after misrepresenting his identity to immigration. Stranded by poverty and family in London, he chose death over despair as the Philadelphian sailed away, leaving no known relatives or friends in Boston.
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Leyland Line
Morris Vieltenbalk
London
America
Vieltenbalk
Commissioner of Immigration
Boston
England
Nix
Malden burglar held as suspect in city break-ins
David Gardner alias William Johnson, held on a Malden burglary charge, was identified by Detective Enright in Medford. Jewelry and clothing worth 200 dollars were traced to a Boston pawnshop. Gardner confessed to the Malden break in and to another burglary in Everett. Case continued to Sept. 29. he remains in Cambridge Jail on 1500 dollars bail.
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Malden
David Gardner
William Johnson
Medford
Enright
Daniel S. Page
Maple Street
Highland Avenue
Boston
Gardner
Everett
Cambridge
Back to Their Books at Boston University College
The College of Liberal Arts opens its twenty sixth collegiate year with a renovated building and added facilities. The university plans to admit students on certificate instead of entrance exams, expanding room and convenience. More men than any prior entering class, and President Warren reports bright outlook across departments.
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College of Liberal Art
Boston University
Warren
Professional shoplifter arrested in Taunton market thefts
A 42 year old woman named Augusta Johnson was arrested yesterday afternoon by Inspector Leggett while shoplifting in a large dry goods store. About $22 in goods were recovered from her possession hidden in two large pockets sewn inside her dress.
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Augusta Johnson
Taunton
Inspector Leggett
Recollection of Cabinet Crisis Cited by Horatio King
W J Fowler reports that the crisis in Buchanan's Cabinet arose from a reply to South Carolina commissioners, not from the annual message wording. The note argues Black threatened resignation following that proposed reply.
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Horatio King
Buchanan
Judge Black
South Carolina
W. J. Fowler
Rain Refreshes Parched New England Areas
Yesterday brought a heavy rain as Deacon Smith and Mr. Pluvius worked together, yielding a quarter inch by eight in the evening and near half an inch for the week. The pace continues with more rain likely, soaking wells, rivers, and cisterns while feet stay wet and hats take a beating.
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Deacon Smith
J. Pluvius
New England
Opening Exercises at College of Physicians and Surgeons
The Medical College opened with a Rose Hall ceremony at 3 PM yesterday. Hon. Edward Avery presided as president and many notable speakers delivered addresses, including Augustus Clarke, Edward Hurd, Samuel Goodman, Rev. Shurtleff, Vesta Miller, Stephen Sharples, John Flage, Lilian B., Benjamin Gifford, Ephraim Cutter, and Horatio Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Physicans and Surgeons
Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Edward Avery
Augustus P. Clarke
A. M
Edward P. Hurd
Samuel Goodman
David Shurtleff
Vesta D. Miller
Stephen P. Sharples
L. D. Woodbridge
John 5. Flage
Lil
Benjamin D. Gifford
Ephraim Cutter
Horatio G. Parker
West End conductors rules for safe boarding and alighting
Rules warn conductors to wait for passengers to be fully on platform and inside doors before bell ringing. Do not pull bell strap while passengers are exiting. Stop for approaching riders and avoid bias against men. Violations lead to discharge. drivers must not train conductors on bell etiquette.
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Essex ST
Hodges Fiber Carpet Co
Senator Jones
MR. Shuman
Smith, Benedict & CO
Tremont St
J. HW. Lakin & CO Cor
Tremont and Boylston
O'Brien
C. F. O’brien
Common Council
Main Springs
Corbett
Sullivan
Aus
P. O
the Post
Irving
Sherman
Grant
Terr
JLE Tin
Dickens
Cook Kook
Cooper
Masons IN Council
Albany
Hudson River
Fall River Line
Boston & Albany R. R
Walker
Purchasers’ Directory
Williams, Lincoln & CO
Washington St
G P. Wiksell
Hotel Elham
Portland Sk
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
D. Mena S. Webster
Sath Street
Public Garden
Harris
Foge
Hewitt—Taft
Reunion
R. Karl Ludwig Barnay
Dental
Royal University
Berlin
Germany
State Board of Registration
Tremont Street
Frederic de Belleville
Emmet Corrigan
Frederic Bond
Glendenning
E. S. Willard
Odette Brier
William Morris
Charlotte Behrens
Robert Mantell
Sam
Newell’s Dos
Portland St. Vine
Frek
T. A Moore
Judge Black IX Buchanan
Lobe Real Estate Renting Agency
State St
UMAN
A. R. Specht
Park Remedy
OSTER
Mercantile
Libbie Shoyv Rint
Beach St
F. A. Searle
Westchester Park
Westland Avenue
Eilmer
Lynn
Maas
John O'Brien
Kate
East Boston
Kate O’brien
Michael O'Brien
Allen and Jarkin
Manchester
Eng
Miss O’brien
Ireland
John O’brien
John O
Medical College
West End
Waltham
G. N. Collins
Leeds Street
Boston Museum
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