Washburn of Old Colony railroad resigns amid misappropriation case
John M. Washburn longtime treasurer of the Old Colony railroad and Fall River line faces misappropriation accusations. A shortage of 96000 in cash was found, with securities misused. he has resigned and assigned assets to the company as investigators probe the loss. Benjamin Torrey and Austin W. Adams appointed to replace him on the rival lines.
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John M. Washburn
Old Colony Railroad
Fall River Line
Union Freight Line
Old Colony Corporation
Benjamin 8. Torrey
Providence Railroad
Austin W. Adams
Washburn
Fall River
Old Colony
New York, New Haven & Hartford Company
Charles F. Choate
United States Hotel
Choate
Treasury
J. H. Benton, Jr
Beacon Street
Washburne
Kneeland Street
Marblehead
Kendrick
E. G. Parker
Consolidated Road
Steamboat Company
Union Freight Company
Old Colony Road
J. Montgomery Sears
Butterfield's Career a Tale of Woe in Boston Life
Boston man John Butterfield, a 47 year old native of Maine, lived a confiding life that led to multiple put up jobs. He trusted wives and in laws, lost a Tuels Town farm, saw a hired Greek lover and debt broker, and faced foreclosures as Thompson and family schemes unraveled his finances.
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John Butterfield
Boston
Sanitary Division
Street Department
The
Health Department
Albany Street
John
Board of Health
Paris
Nova Scotia
Bill McAuley
Bill
Carrie Emery
Carrie
McAuleys
Butterfield
Butterfield No. 2
Tuels
James A. Thompson
Betas Ste
Magnolia church to be built on Norman avenue plans by Boston architect
The Union Congregational Society at Magnolia voted to erect a church on Norman avenue designed by Daniel H. Woodbury of Boston. The main building will measure 41 by 75 feet with a summer church 40 by 42 feet and a winter church 22 by 41 feet, plus a pastor study and ladies' parlor. The donated lot comes from Mrs. D. W. Fuller.
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Gloucester
Union Congregational Society
Magnolia
Norman Avenue
Daniel H. Woodbury
Boston
D. W. Fuller
Murderous 8 The Assailant Fourteen Years Old Involved
In Donegal square near Danny’s North Margin home Neil Callahan a 14 year old is jailed for felonious assault on 17 year old Neil Danny who lies critically wounded from a knife thrust just below the heart. Danny, apprenticed copper smith, identified Callahan at his home and at Station 1. Police say the square hosts a rowdy group. the victim was respected and loved by peers.
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Neil Danny
North Margin Street
Neil Callahan
Donegal Square
Danny
Callahan
Cooper Athletic Club
Travers Street
Mansfield Place
Charlestown
Regan
Timothy Sheehan
Division 1
Sheehan
Cogan
Gabron
Bunker Hill
Chelsea
North End
Deer Island
West End
E. B. Badger & Sons
Pitts Street
Athletic Club
Senate Debates on Peffer Resolution and Treasury Policy
In Washington on September 26 the Senate shelved Mr. Peffer’s information resolution on public bond interest since 1861. Debates followed over Treasury transparency and a proposed monetary plan by Mr. Perkins, with Stewart advancing newsprint quotes and attacking executive patronage while Morgan and Voorhees sought to defend presidential stance without personal rancor.
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Senate
Peffer
Pop
Kan
Sherman
Rep
Treasury Department
Quay
Penn
Yeas
Voorhees
Perkins
Cal
Congress
United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Stewart
Metropolitan Journal
Charles I
Cleveland
Mitchell
Oregon
San Francisco
Palmer
House
Mr. Stewart
Mr. Webster
Jackson
Calhoun
England
Capitol
Morgan and
Voorhsees
Morgan
New York
House of Congress
Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland praised by Voorhees amid Senate adjournment
Senator Voorhees lauded Grover Cleveland's character and public career while noting differences on policy but affirming no vital disputes. He explained Democratic silence against assaults on the president, saying the American people had defended Cleveland and that his career would stand in history. The Senate adjourned after a brief executive session.
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Cleveland
Democratic Party
Voorhees
Alabama
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Senate
Lyons Endorses Sunday Post In Taunton Letter
James M Lyons of Taunton praises the Sunday Post as gems beside Boston papers and urges readers to back its rail road commission fight. He declares Republican credentials while opposing monopoly and signs at 4 Harrison Street Taunton.
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the Post
The
Sunday Post
Boston Sunday
James M. Lyons
Harrison Street
Taunton
Melrose Highlands lots placed on market by Frost and Hawes
Messrs Frost and Hawes place 100 house lots in Melrose Highlands near Highland Park on a natural plateau. Electric car access and a station are nearby with streets and improvements complete. They recently sold 25 lots at an average of 6.12 cents per foot, a value regarded as slightly below valuation.
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Messrs. Frost & Hawes
Melrose Highlands
Highland Park
A Lucky Moment in Paine's Furniture ad
An advertising column announces a “Lucky Moment” from Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street. Readers are urged to find the announcement and see what the prize refers to.
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Paine
Furniture Company
Canal Street
White Train for New York Offers No Extra Fare
The White Train for New York leaves the New York & New England station daily at 8 p.m. Sundays included. It is the only limited train between the two cities with no extra fare and carries passenger coaches dining car and parlor cars. It runs via Willimantic and is the shortest rail line between the cities.
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New York
New England
Willimantic
Leased Cooks Adles Promises Songs for a Ten Cent Silver
A historic advertisement offers 156 popular songs and words with music for ten cents in silver. The brief notice markets free music upon payment, inviting readers to respond for a collection.
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ADLES
House Debates Federal Elections Repeal Law
In Washington the House after routine business considers the federal elections repeal bill. Tucker argues suffrage should stay with states to avoid conflicts with federal authority and criticizes Davenport. Ray defends Davenport. Brosius and Compton comment. The bill is laid over for now as debate continues. Lapham reports a War Department inquiry on troops shooting settlers in the Cherokee Strip. Flynn speaks for the Republicans.
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House
Tucker
Dem
Ray
United States
John J. Davenport
Duke of
Alva
Congress
Mr. Davenport
S. S. Cox
Davenport
Brosius
Rep
Penn
Compton
Fathers of the Republic
Lapham
R. I
Committee On Military Affairs
O War
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Short
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W. Baker & CO
Osgood’s
C. E. Osgood & Co
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Washington Street
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Lely
Messrs
Morvan and
Voorheas
Oakville
Roxbury
Standard Clothing Co
A. Bergman
Shawmut
Awmut Ave
Jeg
Washington St
Leslie E. ‘Keeley
Keeley Institutes
Mass
Massachusetts
Lexington
North Adams
Springfield
Round Hill
Worcester
Eorlier Abbott
Chandler
Rhode Island
Providence
Leslie E. Keeley
A. C. Dow
Tremont Street
Board For Horses
Kenison Firm
Pierce Bridge
Ast Farm
Kenison Farm
Blanchard & Farrar
Dock Square
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