Sixteen Amendments Mark New Hampshire Rail Bill Debate
In New Hampshire the House tabled many amendments to the Hazen bill covering railroad ownership, leasing limits, and state citizenship for out of state corporations. Several proposals require state control and court jurisdiction, with one measure setting a 30 year lease cap and others mandating separate operation of rival lines in Manchester. The Hazen bill debate included a 9 to 4 percent fare adjustment and a temporary scheduling of the lease limit measure for tomorrow.
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Coxcorp
N. H
Hazen
Page
Haverhill
Salloway
Manchester
Armond
New Hampshire
O'Conner
City of
Concord
Moore
Nashua
Corporation
Atherton
Philbrick
Tilton
Bean
Belmont
Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad
Boston, Concord & Montreal
Concord Railroad
McLane
Milford
Pearson
Boscawen
Clark
Wentworth
Hudson
Nason
Dover
Stone of Andover
Sulloway
Atherton of
Supreme Court
Eneral
Tufts College Notes Highlight Football Prospects
Tufts College notes forecast a strong football future with captain J G Sdgerley and potential halfback Westland among candidates. Editorial board members are named for Tufts College Magazine and the Tufts College Tennis Association elects officers. A small engine from Charles Whittier of Roxbury adds gear to the mechanical lab.
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Tufts
J. G. Sdgerley
Westland
Moore
Burrell
Hall
Nelson
Burrington
Raymond
Shipman
Tomlinson
Pearson
Robinson
Hickok
Burnham
Rice
Rush
Durkee
The
Tuftonian
C. H. Cambridge
S. Robinson
F. H. Swift
F. W. Durkee
J. H. Holden
L. C. Williams
Wade Keyes
FE. J. Crandall
W. B. Eddy
C. L. Reed
G. H. Hero
R. C. Brown
B. W. Davis
Tuttle
Dennison
Potter
Stover
Bennington
Perkins
Stover, Grose
Charles Whittier
Roxbury
Whittier Machine Company
Forty first annual convention of the National Council
The National Council of the Order of United American Mechanics met in New Haven on Sept. 27 with Charles H. Stein of Baltimore presiding. Forty delegates attended and the secretary reported a gain of 1500 members that year. Delegates later toured the city and dined at a banquet at the Selden House.
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New Haven
Conn
National Council
Order of United American Mechanics
Charles H. Stein
Baltimore
Selden House
Home Circle elects officers at annual session banquet
The Massachusetts grand council elected officers for the coming year at a session that drew a large attendance. John Haskell Butler was named grand leader with a slate including Charles F. Loring as grand vice leader and Frank E. Studley as grand instructor. The meeting adjourned to the United States Hotel for a banquet and speeches. Membership rose to over 2500 with 11 deaths in the year.
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Massachusetts Council of the Home Circle
John Haskell Butler
Somerville
Charles F. Loring
Boston
Frank E. Studley
West Somerville
Rodney P. Woodman
Roxbury
Benjamin F. Spilman
Edward F. Wilder
Jamaica Plain
Edward P. Noyes
Neponset
Lewis E. Merry
United States
Erand
Andrew J. Lawson
Cambridge
John A. Cummings
School Board Confirms Wide Range of Teaching Appointments
The meeting reported and confirmed numerous nominations including Katherine Gillispie Annie Treanor and Albert Walker at English High School with recallings and promotions. various junior masters English high assistants and special assistant teachers across Dorchester Roxbury and Lowell schools. The accounts committee showed six month expenditures at 769950 and 67 including a rise of 27825 34 from last year. The council was asked for a drill hall for East Boston high schools and the surrender of Chardon court primary building was denied. Several resignations were accepted from Bowdoin Eliot Dillaway Hyde Sherwin schools.
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Katherine I. Gillispie
Hancock
Annie L. Treanor
Lawrence
Albert P. Walker
Henry G. Shaw
J. Weston Johnson
Florence Dix
A. H. Fuller
Mary A. Tenney
Dorchester High
Clarabel Gilman
West Roxbury
Lucy G. Flunk
Dorchester Everett Schoola
Anna FE. Lanning
Harris
Fannie K. Merriam
Clara
Eliot
Elinor F. Decatur
Gibson
Mary E. Tuttle
Ester Fletcher
Hyde
Elizabeth A. Power
George H. Bartlett
George Jepson
Charles L. Adams
Henry K. Burrison
Anson K. Cross
Frank H. Collins
East Boston
Chardon Court
Josephine O. Kedrick
Mary 8. Tosmer
Bowdoin
Mary E. Barrett
Josephine A. Keniston
Dillaway
Sarah BR. Bonney
Sherwin
Mass exhibit opens with mixed crowd and praise for women
The sixteenth triennial exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association opened with Governor Ames, Mayor O'Brien, and notable guests in attendance. Speakers urged broader access for women in industry, noting advances in women’s training, photography, silk work, and other fields, and praising the association for recognizing both men and women as essential partners.
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Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Governor Ames
O’brien
Francis A. Walker
N. P. Banks
E. H. Capen
Tufts College
James G. Haynes
H. N. Sawyer
J. H. Webster
O. M. Wentworth
G. A. Clough
F. M. Ames
G. O. Carpenter
A. A. Miner
D.D
N. A. Talbot
Association
New England
Talbot
Ames
Commonwealth
Oakes Ames
Franklin
Hns
Massachusetts
Mechanics’ Apprentices’ Library Association
Charitable Mechanic Association
School of Technology
Mechanic Association
Institute of Technology
Utah
United States
Red Cross Association
Walter Smith
America
France
Germany
Levis Held On Inciting to Perjury Charge
Richard H. Levis was held in $2000 for inciting to commit perjury after allegedly offering a witness $100 to alter testimony. Complainant was Chase of the Society for the Prevention of Vice. Earlier, four others tied to pool selling at No 15 Spring Lane were fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Levis
Mr. Chase
Society For the Prevention of Vice
Reber
Gallagher
Ferry
Levis
No. 15
Spring Lane
Chase
Rhode Island Editors Tour Portland Maine Casco Bay Voyage
The Rhode Island Press Association plus some Massachusetts and Maine editors arrived in Portland at 12:35. They stayed at Crawford's and dined at the Preble House, then toured the city and Casco Bay islands before departing by boat for Boston at 7 p m.
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Portland
Rhode Island Press Association
Massachusetts
Maine
Crawford’s
Preble
Casco Bay
Boston
Ask Your Jeweller for the United States Waltham Watch
A brief note urges shoppers to consult their jeweller about the United States Waltham Watch. It emphasizes availability and the brand’s historical prestige.
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United States
Waltham Watch
Working Girls Home Need Promoted by Helping Hand Society
The New England Helping Hand Society asks Boston church pastors to aid in establishing a working girls home in the city. A fair opens in October at Horticultural Hall to raise funds and awareness with support expected from Christian communities.
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New England Helping Hand Society
Boston
Horticultural Hall
E. M. H. Richards
Monument Square
Charlestown
A. M. Beecher
Newtonville
Kate C. Phelps
West Chester Park
M. W. Curtis
Marlboro Street
Elizabeth, Barry
S. F. Carter
Washington Street
M. J. Magennis
Wales Street
Dorchester
M. RB. Charpiot
Worcester Street
Marion McBride
Sargeant Street
E. R. Rice
Shirley Street
Boston Highlands
A. E. Swan
Mattapan
Leonora Hamilton
Pearl Street
Death by own action of a manufacturer in Clinton
H. J. Harrison 28, unmarried proprietor of the Clinton Manufacturing Company, killed himself at Clinton today by taking chloroform. He formerly lived in Norwalk and was involved in the manufacture of Hoyt's German cologne.
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New Haven
H. J. Harrison
Clinton Manufacturing Company
Clinton
Harrison
Norwalk
Hoyt
Essex County Prohibitionists Convene Nominate Local Candidates
Sauem Sept. 27 The Prohibitionists of Essex county met at Creamer Hall with delegates from ten towns. Daniel Worthen of Amesbury received the nomination for county commissioner. Ezra Woodbury of Salem was chosen as councillor nominee for the fifth district after the county committee was formed.
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Essex
Sauem
Essex County
Creamer Hall
Daniel Worthen
Amesbury
Ezra Woodbury
Salem
Old South lectures stir Boston youths on Constitution centennial
The Old South Meeting House hosted a summer program for Boston youths centered on the Constitution and its centennial. Lectures by James J. Hosmer John Fiske and others drew strong turnout, with prize essays and weekly leaflets expanding study and library use. Montpelier Vermont votes to raise funds for the program.
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Philadelphia
Old South Meeting House
Boston
Old South
Keston
James J. Hosmer
John Fiske
Davis R. Dewey
John D. Long
James Madison
E. B. Andrews
Alexander Hamilton
Henry L. Southwick
Patrick Henry
Washingpton
Edward Everett Hale
Boston Herald
Southwick
England
New England
America
de Lacqueville
Washington
United States
Madison
Chicago
Indianapolis
Breeders At Mystic Park Show Off Diverse Trotting Stock
Mystic Park opened a horse fair with breeders and horsemen from across the country in attendance. Notable entries included Constellation Abbottonian and Nelson with races featuring Noblesse Prince Carlos and Artist, plus Harebell Calla and Star Franklin in further stakes. The day closed with plans for additional exhibitions and forthcoming meetings of the association.
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Richard
Mystic Park
Bosworth Field
New England
Constellation
W. 8. Tilton
Abbottonian
W. T. Abbott
Nelson
C. H. Nelson
Waterville
Don Wilkes
Briar Hill
Messenger Wilkes
B. F
F. H. Briggs
Auburn
Star Franklin
Andrews & Cutts
Orwell
Warder
H. H. Hale
Bradford
Mass
Noblesse
General Tilton
Alcyone
Fair Lady
Dictator
Almont
Prince Carlos
J. R. Graham
Don Carlos
Cuyler Clay
Muse
Winthrop Morrill
Lady Thornton
Mapes Horse
Artist
Dictator Chief
Belmont
Mambrino Chief
Nens
Prince
W. S. Tilton
Ch. F. Noblesse
H. Nelson
B. c. Artian
Harebell
Harbinger
Happy Medium
Ethan Allen
William Mason
Calla
Thorndale Prince
Thorndale
Barker
Bald Chief
Andrews
S & Cutts
Ben Franklin
Motts
Independents
Rysdyk
Jim Golden
Franklin
Secon
Ch. F. Harebell
Handsomest Train in the World on Southern Tour
The Pennsyl vania Railroad Company's party will ride a Pullman vestibule drawing room and smoking cars train praised as the handsomest and most luxurious ever to leave Boston. The vestibule design allows easy passage between cars making the train feel like one elongated coach. Friends in different coaches can interchange visits with ease as if at opposite ends of the same car.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Boston
Nowlin and Tucker arraigned for breaking and entering
John Nowlin and Oliver H. Tucker were arraigned in Somerville Police Court on breaking and entering and larceny, each held on 800 bond. A trio of sixteen year old girls cried, kissed, and hugged Nowlin as he was led away by an officer.
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John Nowlin
Codman
Somerville
Oliver H. Tucker
Nowlin
Pope
Tucker
Cambridge
Reverence for Doane Sparks Ponape Riot Sparks
Mr. Smith of the American Board notes Doane’s reverence among Ponape natives helps explain the uprising against the Spanish governor and troops. He cites limited Spanish forces and argues for possible naval relief if Spain sends warships. The despatches suggest the governor may have been killed, prompting calls for action to the State Department.
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Ponape
Caroline Islands
Doane
Smith
American Board
Returning Odd Fellows Honor Cushman on Denver Trip
Brigadier General Charles A. Cushman and Patriarchs Militant delegates arrived in Boston after attending a Denver convention. They were greeted by the First Regiment, toured Odd Fellows Hall, and hosted at Beacon Hall where Cushman spoke of the trip and memories.
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Charles A. Cushman
Patriarchs
Denver
Del
Boston
Boston & Albany
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cushman
Doctor Judson's Farewell Sermon at Baptist Tabernacle
Crowd gathers as Rev Edward Judson delivers farewell at Baptist Tabernacle. He interprets Matthew chapter seven verses thirteen and fourteen, arguing the gate comes at journey’s end not its start. The life of faith is simple at entrance yet demanding along the path, with rest at journey’s end.
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Edward Judson
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Heavenly City
Christ
Mrs Scanlan Acquitted In Larceny Case Over Diamonds
Mrs Catherine Scanlan was acquitted of larceny by Judge Parmenter after diamonds and money found in her possession linked to Mrs Haight. Mrs Haight has returned to New York and the reward of 150 dollars remains unsettled. Anne C Loud left 1000 dollar bequests to five charities including the American Unitarian Association and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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Catherine Scanlan
Pleasant Southern Tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad
A columnist extols the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's Southern tour starting Oct 5 as an ideal ten day leisure trip. The voyage promises minimal travel anxiety, comfort, and generous hospitality, placing the traveler as a guest of the company for the duration.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
John Babson Funeral Held in City Sunday
The funeral of John Babson was held at the Church of the Messiah on Florence street with Rev. Henry F. Allen leading Episcopalian rites. Prominent attendees included City Clerk Joseph H. O’Neil ex Sheriff John M. Clark and others. Interment proceeded to Wiscasset Maine amid two ivy wreaths. Pallbearers were nephews Thomas B. Grant Ernest B. Grant George B. Grant and Arthur C. Babson.
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John Babson
Florence Street
Henry F. Allen
Ben. P. A. Collins
Joseph Hi. O'Neil
John MM. Clark
Nettieton
M. P. Curran
Isaac Kosnosky
Charles B. Hunting
James M. Tucker
Wiscasset
Messrs
Thomas B. Grant
Ernestb. Grant
Arthur C. Babson
Substantial Gift Presented to Reverend H Bernard Carpenter
The Hollis Street Church committee surprised Rev. H Bernard Carpenter with a $10,000 gift Monday evening. He accepted and said he would settle the amount on his wife. He will deliver his farewell Boston sermon next Sunday and is expected to preach in Hingham this winter.
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H. Bernard Carpenter
Hollis Street
Weary of Lites Disappointments Rescue at Sea
Cora McFarland, despondent over life and its troubles, attempted suicide by jumping from Craigie’s bridge. Captain Churchill of the tug Mattie Sargent intervened, saving her from drowning. She is now hospitalized and to be encouraged to endure life’s perils again.
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Lite
Cora McFarland
Churchill
Mattie Sargent
Cora
Craigie
Churenil
General Hospital
Tourists Special Train Echoes Penn Sylvania Prestige
A Boston to Gettysburg and Washington tour train, twin to the famous New York and Chicago limited, will feature drawing room vestibule sleeping and composite smoking cars lauded as among the world’s most luxurious.
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Boston
Gettysburg
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge
Richmond
Washington
New York & Chicago Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Woman Not Guilty In Pension Fraud Trial
Sarah S Thompson alias Studley faced trial for false affidavits to obtain a pension as a widow. She claimed she acted in good faith believing the second marriage null. The jury found her not guilty, ruling acc validity required artful deception. Lawyers were O A Galvin for the United States and W K Gale for the defendant.
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Sarah S. Thompson
Studley
Thompson
O. A. Galvin
United States
W. K. Gale
Supreme Court Toying With Newton Electric Nuisance Case
The Supreme Judicial Court heard a bill in equity by J James Burns against Newton Electric and Power Company seeking an injunction to stop night noise from a nearby engine and boilers. The defendant argues licensed operation and city contracts for street lighting would suffer great harm, awaiting a personal premises inspection before a decision.
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James Burns
Newton Electric and Power Company
Equity
Newton
Nawtat
Watertown
Dudley
F. D. Ely
E. G. Loomis
Clothing firm H. S. Davidow assigns to Awronson
Hyman Davidow and Samuel Davidow of H. S. Davidow clothing at 429 Broome Street New York made an assignment today to Israel B Awronson without preference Carruthers Co at 19 Broadway filed a schedule of assignment yesterday Liabilities 93043 actual assets 12750
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Hyman Davidow
Samuel Davidow
Powder brokers held in Boston case to Newton transfer
Harry B. Tenby an Atlas Powder agent and George Fife a former pressman faced Municipal Court charges for transporting two and a half tons of atlas powder through Boston streets toward Newton. Each was held in 100 dollars to be examined tomorrow.
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Harry B. Tenby
Atlas Powder Manufacturing Company
George Fife
Boston
Newton
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