Carlisle Says No and Other Parting Notes from Boston
The passage wanders through political chatter and social notes from New England. It mentions Carlisle, Mrs Harrison, Hon Jonathan Lane, and Charlie Hamlin, with references to tax reform, real estate, and Boston. It notes the maple pseudococcus pest and urges peace following Civil War era sentiments. A Chicago grand jury accuses city offices of corruption, implying prison cells should be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Lane
Grand Jury
Chicago
Delmonico Dining Tale Ends in Tragedy
Burr MacIntosh recounts a western visit by New Yorkers who mocked Delmonico's. An attempt to parody the West at the famed restaurant ends with a fatal shock as a waiter collapses and dies after a grand bill for ham and eggs. The coroner's verdict is not recorded.
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Philadelphia Times
Burr MacIntosh
Far West
East
The
New Yorker
Delmonico
Delmonico’s
Bill
St. John’s Hospital Names New Leadership at Meeting
The staff annual meeting re-elected Dr. F. C. Plunkett as chairman and Dr. Leonard Huntress as secretary. Huntress presented his annual report showing over 800 cases treated in the hospital, about 200 more than the average for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
F. C. Plunkett
Leonard Huntress
April 7 Police Court Highlights Include Fines and Bonds
Three drunks were released, three placed on file and two put on probation. Joseph Breault, Eliza McNally, John J. Leary, and Philip Jarvis fined for the same charge. Stephen Esipolis faces $100 bonds for six months for threatening language. Henry Clark jailed four months for larceny of two assets from Courier-Citizen building. Olive Granges case on illegally selling liquor continued to April 11. Roosters from Locke Avenue remain at the station awaiting owner determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Breault
Eliza McNally
John J. Leary
Philip Jarvis
Stephen Esipolis
Henry Clark
Courier-Citizen
Olive Granges
Locke Avenue
Visit of Prison Committee to City Ends Inspection Tour
The legislative committee on prisons arrived last night and spent the evening at the Opera house. This morning the county jail was inspected and Hood's laboratory and other facilities visited. This marks the committee's annual inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee On
Opera House
Hood
Traders National Bank Savings Notice at Middlesex Street
Money deposited in the savings department of Traders National Bank at 380 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue on or before Saturday May 2 at 9 o clock p m will draw interest at four percent per annum from May first. Interest may be withdrawn or added to the principal on July 1 and January 1. Bank hours are 8 a m to 4 p m daily and Saturdays 8 a m to 1 p m and 7 to 9 p m. William F Hills Cashier.
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Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office
Avenue
William F. Hills
Card Etiquette Guide Offered Free By Prince and Son
Prince and Son offer a finely printed little booklet on social importance detailing approved forms of card etiquette. Authored by a recognized authority, the firm invites everyone interested to call and secure a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince & Son
Shell overturned ends in Wisconsin rower drowning
A UW Madison rowing practice on Lake Mendota ended tragically when a shell overturned in a sudden squall. John Day of Janesville, reputedly among the nation’s top ten athletes, could not swim and drowned. two teammates were rescued in critical condition. The crew may not compete in spring races.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Lake Mendota
John Day
Janesville
Jeannette Day
Day
Assets and Liabilities of Leon and Blun Finance
Galveston dispatch shows Leon and Blun finances with assets of 2,889,495 and liabilities of 2,288,917. Secured debt totals 1,101,816 and unsecured debt 1,187,070. Creditors meet April 15 in St Louis to discuss the largest liability, 12,200 shares in Leon and Blun Land Company, which could not be sold, willing to accept a satisfactory price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Republic
Galveston
Texas
Leon and Blan
Leon and Blun Land Company
Ex-postmaster Pino Nava Dies Before Confession
In City of Mexico on April 7 ex-postmaster Pino Nava, accused of embezzlement, died last night before any confession. A banquet was held for President Diaz by foreign residents, manufacturers, merchants and bankers, who presented a gold plate valued at $80,000 with an inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Pino Nava
Nava
Diaz
Katahdin Sets Sail For Twelve Hour Trial Spin
The government ram Katahdin left New London at 6 30 AM on a twelve hour trial run to test machinery and determine any defects. A second run will assess whether the vessel meets speed requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Fire in Yonkers destroys fourteen buildings
Yonkers New York April 7 A fire of mysterious origin burned fourteen buildings this morning after raging for six hours. The blaze started in the saloon of William Logue and spread rapidly. No injuries reported and losses estimated at about 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N. Y
William Logue
Senate Cuban resolutions placed on book of laws
Washington April 7 The Senate resolutions on the Cuban question passed yesterday have been handed to Private Secretary Thurber They go to the state department and are then placed upon the book of laws as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Thurber
State Department
Union attempt to strike fails on Buffalo street railway
Buffalo April 7 an attempt by union men to trigger a strike among street railway employees at 6 o clock this morning met poor success as only a few men quit work. The action aimed to disrupt service but did not gain traction.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Mail Car on Fire on Cable Road
A mail car on the cable road in Fifteenth street caught fire at 11 o clock this morning in Washington. The fire damaged a portion of the mail carried in the car with unknown cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fifteenth Street
Americans Lead In Opening Greek Revival Games
In Athens April 6 the revival of ancient Olympic ideas opened with a grand ceremony seen by about 80 000 spectators. American entrants from Princeton and the Boston Athletic Association led in several events such as hop step and jump won by J B Connelly. 100 meter heats captured by F A Lane and Thos B Curtis. discus won by Capt Robert Gerritt. 400 meter heat won by H D Jamison. Final heats to follow Friday with further results to come.
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Athens
Greece
Princeton
Boston Athletic Association
J. B. Connelly
Suffolk Club
Boston
F. A. Lane
Thos. B. Curtis
Thos. B. Burke
Robert Gerritt
H. D. Jamison
Thos Efae
Drilled for a flag by The Boys' Brigade at Highland Church
The Boys' Brigade, mostly Highland Congregational Sunday school pupils, drilled in the church vestry with over 50 in line. Company B won the handsome flag after a best drill judged by Reg. Adj. Adams and Major Harper. Officers named include Rol and Mackey, George Spier, Clifton Kimball, Arthur Bean, David Mackey, Harry Gardner, Percy Wilson, Garfield Davis, and Herbert Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Congregational Sunday School
Roland Mackey
George Spier
Clifton Kimball
Arthur Bean
David Mackey
Harry Gardner
Percy Wilson
Garfield Davis
Herbert Webster
C. L. Merriam
Reg
Adj. Adams
Major Harper
Cause for Congratulation at St John's Parish Meeting
The annual meeting of St. John's Episcopal parish convened in the vestry with Rev L C Manchester presiding. Reports by clerk Herbert L Bishop and treasurer Marcella Greenwood show prosperity. Frederick Kelsey joined the parish. Officers elected: Wardens Albert G Swan and John Dennis. vestrymen Thomas Mather Frederick O Blunt Nathaniel Bishop George Hardman Charles H Walker. clerk Herbert L Bishop. treasurer Marcelia Greenwood. delegates to the diocesan convention in May Albert G Swan and Frederick O Blunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Parish
L.,.c. Manchester
Herbert L. Bishop
Marcella Greenwood
Frederick Kelsey
Albert G. Swan
John Dennis
Thomas Mather
Frederick O. Blunt
Nathaniel Bishop
George Hardman
Charles H. Walker
Marcelia Greenwood
BALL PLAYERS' BALL AT NORTH BILLERICA
The T. R. and T. base ball club held an Easter Monday ball at Talbot Memorial hall in North Billerica Monday night. The Talbot Mills band played a popular concert and provided music for dancing. Officers in charge included floor manager E. H. Morton and an extensive reception committee with members such as William Chambers, Joseph Hamm, Daniel Fitzpatrick, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Memorial Hall
North Billerica
Talbot Mills
E. H. Morton
William Chambers
Joseph Hamm
Daniel Fitzpatrick
Joseph Morris
Gardner Parker
Edward O’toole
Joseph Garner
Thomas Sheridan
Charles Fairbrother
George Perry
Owen O'Toole
Martin Conway, Jr
William Taylor
Herbert Ellis
Michael McElligott
Arthur Brown
Edward McMahon
Thomas Callaghan
Robert Leatham
Court session adjourned with no trials today
The Superior court session broke down this morning with no cases ready for trial and was adjourned until tomorrow. Divorce cases likely not reached until Thursday. all other cases will be heard in order.
Grass fire near Hildreth and Lilley triggers alarm
A grass fire near Hildreth street and Lilley avenue activated box 67 at 1 45. The Engine Three horses harness failed at Central bridge entrance, forcing the carriage to return to the engine house.
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Hildreth Street
Lilley Avenue
Central Bridge
Democratic city committee to hold meeting on primaries
Chairman Pearson calls an executive committee meeting of the Democratic City Committee for Wednesday evening to set the primaries for delegates to the local convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Democratic City Committee
Annual sugar banquet and ball at Odd Fellows building
The event will be held on Thursday April 9 at the new Odd Fellows building. Banquet runs 5 to 9 pm and ballroom from 8 to 12 am. Tickets cost 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Reservoir Filling Underway After Repair Work
The boulevard pumps restarted last night and the reservoir will be filled with water. The broken conduit has been cleaned out and is ready for the iron main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulevard
One Vote Victory as Kenngett Opponents Win
A packed vestry witnesses a three hour annual meeting of the First Congregational society. The anti Kenngett faction wins by one vote, then rules the board and admits ten members, while Kenngett supporters withdraw to pray, leaving the issue unresolved for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Society
Kenngett
Philadelphia
Geo. F. Kenngett
Mecca of Texas Hosts Mexican Dinner in San Antonio
March 23 1896 in San Antonio Texas reports a social visit by Mr and Mrs James H McLeary with notable guests including Senor Don Plutarco Ornelas consul for Mexico Mr and Mrs R W Slayton Hon Wesley A Gove Chas B Tuckerman of Boston Mr and Mrs Harvey A Whiting Levi Sprague Hon Francis Jewett Asa C Russell Mr and Mrs Charles J Glidden of Lowell. A bilingual menu lists Caldo y Puchero Sopa de Arroz con Chorizo Pescado Lampreado Mole de Hustolote Chile con Carne Gallina en Salsa Enchiladas Tamales y Tortillas Chocolate Cafe Leche Frijoles and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Citizen
Mecca
City of
Flowers
James H. McLeary
Don Plutarco Ornelas
Republic of Mexico
R. W. Slayton
Wesley A. Gove
Chas
Tuckerman
Boston
Harvey A. Whiting
Wilton N
Levi Sprague
Francis Jewett
Asa C. Russell
Charles J. Glidden
Lowell
de Marzo
Ornelas
Evos Rancheros
Fritada de Cabrito
Chiles Bellenos
Frijoles
Narrow escape as wagon overturns in Andover street
A double team owned by Gancelo Leighton and driven by Charles E. Ober ran out of control on Andover street yesterday afternoon. Weston B. Plummer and wife, riding in the wagon, were thrown. Mr. Plummer suffered severe head and body injuries but is at home under Dr. Irish care. Mrs. Plummer and Mr. Ober were uninjured. The horses were stopped at Fayette street where the wagon overturned and the lighter wagon was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gancelo Leighton
Charles E. Ober
Andover Street
Weston B. Plummer
North Tewksbury
Plummer
Irish
Mary Crockett Identified as Dead Woman Hit Near Lawrence
The body of Mrs. Mary Crockett of Sutton Street North Andover was identified as the woman killed on the railway tracks near Lawrence Friday. She was about 50 and on her way home after visiting a neighbor when she used the near railroad path.
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Lawrence Friday
Mary Crockett
Sutton Street
North Andover
Dracut Petition Seeks Tracks Extension to Mammoth Road
A petition backed by 685 names is presented to Lowell and Suburban Street Railway Co urging extension of the Pawtucketville tracks along Mammoth Road to join the Lakeview line at Collinsville. The signers include many Dracut residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell’ & Suburban Street Railway Company
Pawtucketville
Mammoth Road
Lakeview
Collinsville
Dracut
Parish meeting at The House of Prayer elects officers and delegates
The House of Prayer held its annual parish meeting last night. James Driver and William H. Mansfield were chosen wardens, Arthur W. Sherman treasurer, Moses A. Stanley clerk, with Edgar A. Barrell John Tighe C. A. Greene George F. Mansfield and Michael Simms elected vestrymen. Mansfield Tighe and Mansfield appointed delegates to the diocesan convention. Mansfield Barrell and Mansfield to the archdeaconry convention.
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House of Prayer
James Driver
William H. Mansfield
Arthur W. Sherman
Moses A. Stanley
Edgar A. Barrell
John Tighe
C. A. Greene
George F. Mansfield
Michael Simms
Birthday Party For Master Puffer At May Street
Master George Puffer son of J F Puffer celebrated turning 17 with a Monday night party at 18 May Street. Whist led the entertainment with prizes to Miss Rebecca Devoll for ladies and Mr Willoughby Kingsbury for gentlemen. Booby prize a yeast cake went to Charles Brown. Refreshments served by Mrs Harry Clifton and Miss Margaret Clifton. All enjoyed the gathering.
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George Puffer
J. F. Puffer
May Street
Rebecca Devoll
Willoughby Kingsbury
Charles Brown
Harry Clifton
Twelfth Street
Margaret Clifton
Hoyt's A Trip to Chinatown Opens in Boston
Hoyt's A Trip to Chinatown begins a week long Boston engagement at the Columbia theatre. The strong company features Harry Conor Harry Gilfoil George Richards Geraldine McCann and Sadie McDonald in the cast. Seize the opportunity for theatregoers before Australia tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt’s
Chinatown
Australia
Columbia Theatre
Boston
Harry Conor
Harry Gilfoil
George Richards
Geraldine McCann
Sadie McDonald
Highland Tournament Ends Wins Championship Prize Distribution
The Highland club winter tournament concluded with Team One taking the championship 123 to 119. Individual scores appear for Team One and Team Seven across players like Wilson Dearborn Turner King and Sturtevant Wing Livingstone Goward Saunders. Prizes included pearl brooches for each winner, fountain pens for Team Seven, a silver cigar case to C A Wellman for high single string 235, an inkstand to W Gray for highest average, and a glass for S T Jones for highest average alone rating. Team Four lost to Team Seven 284 to 334 and Team Three beat Team High 344 to 335.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bol - Wir Ee Anderson
Dearborn
Turner
King i
C. A. Wellman
W. Gray
S. T. Jones
Team Seven
Amateur Base Ball League Formation in Lowell
Local and suburban teams including the Emeralds, South Ends, Centrals, Emmetts, Lowell Y M C I, T R T of North Billerica, St John’s of North Chelmsford, and Florences of Collinsville will meet to organize an amateur base ball association this season. Players are experienced and a lively series of games is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
The
Emeralds
South Ends
Centrals
Emmetts
North Billerica
St. John’s
North Chelmsford
Florences
Collinsville
Emergency lecture inspires St Anne’s group at church
Dr J B Field gave an instructional and entertaining emergency lecture before about 75 members of the St Anne's branch of the Girls' Friendly Society at the parish rooms. Wound and hemorrhage treatment illustrations held intense interest. a rising vote of thanks followed. Seeds on sale at Dc E Adams's stores 400 to 414 Middlesex Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Field
St. Anne‘s
Girls’ Friendly Society
Dc. E. Adams’s
Middlesex Street
Linen Colored Inserts Nursery Pillow Covers
Linen Colored offers nursery pillow covers at 142 Merrimack Street with a focus on decorative inserts. The listing notes availability and location details for shoppers seeking textile accessories.
A Fine Concert at St Pauls Church
A musical treat can be had at St Pauls church Thursday evening April 9. The Boston Unity concert company will give it. See advertisement in amuse ment column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Boston Unity Concert Company
Aldermen to debate $945,300 appropriation tonight
The Board of Aldermen will introduce an appropriation resolution drawn by the city auditor. The total amount designated for allocation is 945 three hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
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Boys Brigade of the Highlands
Vermont Association
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James A. Gage
C. T. Upton
Edward M. Fletcher
Joan Pearson
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C. G. Sherman
Mr. Sherman
Mr. Merrill
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Geo. S. Kittredge
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Sherman
M. C. True
Mr. Carter
A. Kendall
Mr. Cutter
Mr. Richardson
True
Kendall
Hardys
J. Stuart Murphy
Mr. Murphy
E. N. Wood
Mr. Kenngett
Mr. Pearson
Murphy
Kittredge
Cutler
T. Burt Stevenson
Eclipse Line
Russia
O'Sullivan Bros
City Hal
Mrs. Glidden
Tewksbury
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Putnam & Son
Central Street
Highland Club
BOK
J. W. Maynard Coq
Merrimack Street
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