John Kane Found Dead From Gas Poisoning At Brighton
John Kane aged 39 of 291 Market Street Brighton was found dead in his room yesterday morning from gas poisoning after a night of heavy drinking and quarrels with his wife Martha Kane who was detained by police. Medical Examiner George Stedman will report no foul play. Mrs Kane to appear in Brighton District Court.
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John Kane
Market Street
Brighton
Martha Kane
Brighton District Court
George Stedman
Kane
Jess
Cc. F. Haynes
Horace E. Marion
J. W. Keenan
Delia Burton
Burton
Cunard Steamship Company
Dawson
Station 14
Stedman
Post
Jack” Kane
Quincy
Mr. Keenan
John
Loving Cup For Merrill From Mass Insurance Dept
An elaborate silver loving cup was presented to Major George S. Merrill Insurance Commissioner by his associates in the Massachusetts Insurance Department as a token of esteem. A playful note mocks his policy toward them with puns about lapses assessments and surplus while praising cordial relations during his term ending September 30th 1897.
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Merrill
George S. Merrill
Insurance Commissioner
F. L. Cutting
F. H. Herdison
A. B E. Linnell
W. O. Richardson
W H. Bram
George H. Merles
Minnie F
Lilian Eva Brickett
Jennie S. Davis
Gertrude Stevens
Mary H. Dyer
Mary V. Kelley
Belle B. Hadley
Tech
Mass
Opposed Ten Story Westminster Chambers Threatens Copley Square
Boston residents rally against Westminster Chambers proposed at St James avenue and Trinity place. Critics warn a 120 foot yellow tower will ruin Copley square’s artistic balance, skyline, and light. Library and Art Museum trustees join Trinity Church in opposition while proponents argue it will enhance the corner.
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St. James Avenue
Trinity Place
Boston
Copley Square
Library
Art Museum
New Old South
Trinity Churches
Trinity Church
Westminster Chambers
F. O. Prince
The
Public Library
Old South Church
E. Winchester Donald
Chicago
Donald
George Allan
Columbus
Huntington Avenues
Window Glass Workers Seek Receiver In Equity
A bill in equity filed in Pittsburg seeks a receiver for the Window Glass Workers' Association of America local No. 300 of the Knights of Labor to distribute its funds and property. Officers of the Window Glass Flatteners and Cutters' Association filed the suit alleging $150,000 in the treasury and seeking division among the four trades. They also seek an injunction to restrain a wage scale settlement proposed by the defendants.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Window Glass Workers’ Association of America
Knights of Labor
Window Glass Flatteners and Cutters’ Association
Treasury
Association
Cream of Wheat Hailed By Wholesale Supply Co Boston Ad
The Wholesale Supply Company on T North street urges Boston ladies and nearby residents to test Cream of Wheat this week. The product is described as made from the glutinous part of selected hard wheat from the Red River valley and promoted as an ideal food for invalids and a tasty breakfast addition.
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T North Street
Boston
Red River
Trip plans to New York via Albany and Hudson River
Travel teaser notes a trip to New York with routes through Albany and the Hudson River, returning via Fall River line. It mentions an all in price of five dollars and a ticket available at 366 Washington Street.
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New York
Albany
Hudson River
Fall River Line
Washington Street
Stock Irregular Wrapup Shows Mixed Market Tone
The market closed unsettled with a firmer finish as short coverings supported stocks. Coppers led a late rally while bears risked another raid, and money remains tight with gold inflows bolstering the outlook. Centennial rumors persist, Butte steadies, and Burlington grains strength. Sterling weakens with sizable gold shipments expected.
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New York
Butte
Centennial
Old Dominion
Burlington
Constitution Visit Sparks Fight Over Portsmouth Yard
Congressmen defend permanent Navy presence at Portsmouth while New Hampshire presses return of the Constitution to Portsmouth from Boston. Secretary Long authorized the transfer. Sulloway warns Portsmouth Yard is vital and urges keeping it open against Charlestown. Dock crowds admire the ship as debate swirls over its future and funding.
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Manchester
N. H
Sulloway
Boston
Constitution
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Navy Department
Mr. Sulloway
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Charlestown
Frigate Constitution Delayed By Incomplete Toilet
It was confidently expected that the frigate Constitution would be in proper reception condition yesterday afternoon, but her toilet had not been completed, disappointing the many citizens who visited the ship.
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Navy Yard
Phillips
Mariner
America
Washington
Portland
Commonwealth
The
Wabash
Constitution
Along the Water Front Fish Day Draws Crowds and Haddock Prices
A bustling wharf scene saw nine teen vessels unload 600000 pounds of mixed fish from the South Channel as pedlars crowded the promenade. Haddock sold at 1.60 and cod at 3 per hundredweight. Captain Rolldown of the Addison Center reported 8000 pounds of cod from La Have bank off Nova Scotia after a recent squall.
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Smith
Sheehan
Pedlers
Haddock
Rolldown
Gloucester
Addison Center
la Have Bank
Nova Scotia
Fleet News and Harbor Moves Off Shelburne
A foundering escape described as oakum loosened by strain forced repairs at Shelburne Nova Scotia. The schooner James G. Blaine led the fleet with about 81000 pounds from La Have bank. Yachts off Rowe's wharf included Hildegarde Peregrine Starling Susquehanna Nashawena Helen Mindora and several sloops. Steamer New Brunswick undergoes repairs at Leighton's while Plymouth sails its final excursion of the season to Plymouth. Saturn departs Cul de Sac bound for Boston harbor to finish wrecking Bethalgonda with Ethelgonda details. Captain Humphrey heads the wrecking crew awaiting float. The Landsman.
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Oakum
Shelburne
N. S
James G. Blaine
la Have Bank
Boston
Sylvester Whalen
Long Wharf
Rowe’s Wharf
Hildegarde
William F. Weld
Peregrine
Ralph H. White
Starling
William L. Lockhart
Susquehanna
Joseph Stickney
New York
Nashawena
E. P. Boggs
Helen
Mindora
Steamer
New Brunswick
Leighton’s
Plymouth
Arthur E. Harding
Saturn
Bethelgonda
St. Lucia
Cul-de-Sac
Ethelgonda
Humphrey
Boston Towboat Company
Landsman
Haverhill Announces Week of Festivities in September
Haverhill merchants plan a seven day fete starting September 27 with concerts baseball and entertainment across the city. Tuesday features sports events while Wednesday and Thursday highlight wheel racing and firemen activities including a parade and hand tub trials. The event aims to draw thousands as stores offer bargains and the Boston and Maine railroad provides reduced fare from Sept 7 to Oct 2.
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Merrimack
Haverhill
New England
Boston & Maine Railroad
Massachussets Stock Exchange Solicits Correspondence
2 Share Lots and upwards offered by COUNTER SERVICE and AMPLE CAPITAL at MASSACHUSETTS STOCK EXCHANGE 15 State Street Rooms 3 and 4. Correspondence solicited for investment opportunities and related notices.
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Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Massachusetts Stock Exchange
Ethan Allen urges Cuban independence drive gains momentum
SEES LIGHT New York Sept 2 Ethan Allen president of the Cuban League of the United States issues an address to league members praising patriotic work and urging united support for Cuban independence. He notes governors and state legislatures backing the cause and a ready United States to act if needed.
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New York
Ethan Allen
Cuban League of the United States
League
Cuba
Spain
Fire at Mystic wharf damages coal tower and schooner
In Charlestown yesterday a coal tower on Mystic wharf owned by James Roughan was damaged over 15 000 dollars and the four masted schooner William B Palmer was damaged between 1000 and 1500 dollars by fire. The Palmer belonged to Nathaniel Palmer of Bath Maine. Firefighters arrived quickly, the rigging and masts were burned but the hull was saved. Police put the loss around 15 000 to 20 000 dollars.
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Charlestown
Mystic Wharf
James Roughan
William B. Palmer
Nathaniel Palmer
Bath
Fire at Dwight Grammar School Spares Pupils
A brief blaze erupted in an ash pit in the basement of Dwight Grammar School yesterday forenoon. Hot ashes ignited waste paper but a chemical engine quickly quenched the fire in four to five minutes. The 400 to 500 boys were in recess and no panic occurred due to practiced fire drills.
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Dwight Grammar School
Master Page
Fire at Frank L. Young & Kir Store on Purchase Street
A fire broke out yesterday morning in the supply room on the first floor of Frank L. Young & Kir at 111 Purchase Street. It is believed to have started by spontaneous combustion and caused about 2000 dollars in loss.
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Frank L. Young & Kir
Purchase Street
Diamond Ring Presented to Fire Chief by Charlestown Paving Crew
After McCarthy turned over property to his successor O Neil, Wharfinger Donovan led a speech by Charlestown paving department men. They presented Fire Chief Jerry F McCarthy with a diamond ring as a token of regard. McCarthy gave a grateful, heartfelt reply, followed by a pleasant social gathering.
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Jerry F. MceCarthy
John W. O'Neil
John EF. Donovan
Charlestown
Mr. McCarthy
33D Degrees Conferred by Supreme Council in 1898
The supreme council A A S Rite resumed sessions at the Masonic apartments. Sovereign Grand Commander Palmer announced appointments including Grand prior Rev Josiah L Seward 33d Allston grand almoner William J Burnham 33d Lewiston grand marshals Henry C Urner 33d Cincinnati George M Moulton 33d Chicago Abel G Cook 93d Syracuse Ozias W Shipman 33d Detroit grand senechal Theodore H Emmons 33d Boston grand organist Andrew Nembach 33d Cincinnati. Charles Dame 33d Newburyport and Henry B Quinby 334 Lakeport N H elected active members. Next meeting in Cincinnati September 1898. Dame is a Massachusetts Mason and director trustee of related boards.
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Supreme Council
Masonic
Palmer
Josiah Ll. Seward
Allston
William J. Burnham
Lewiston
Camp
Henry C. Urner
Cincinnati
George M. Moulton
Chicago
Abel G. Cook
Syracuse
N. Y
Ozias W. Shipman
Detroit
Mich
Theodore H. Emmons
Boston
Andrew Nembach
Charles ©. Dame
Newburyport
Henry B. Quinby
Lakeport
N. H
Supreme Councl
Charles C. Dame
Grand Lodge
Massachusetts
Masonic Education and Charity Trust
Boston to Newport Special Train Adventure Tomorrow
A last popular outing from Boston to Newport via the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad will run tomorrow, Saturday September 2, at a price of $1 as before. Tickets are strictly limited. A day at Newport is like a summer vacation, so seize this chance.
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Boston
Newport
New York, New Haven & Hartford
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