Masonic Temple Dedication Highlights Statewide Gathering
Boston December 27 The Massachusetts grand lodge dedicated the new Masonic Temple in a ceremony with about 500 brethren present. The event featured an 18 piece Lachner march, choral works, the surrender and return of working tools, and addresses by Grand Master Charles Hutchinson and Samuel J. Elder. A banquet followed with 600 attendees, while a bicycle race update reported spills and standings through the third day of competition.
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Boston
Masonic Temple
Massachusetts
Stanford Phipps
Loring
Howard M. Dow
William B. Lawrence
Dudley Buck
Israel
Herbert O. Johnson
Solomon
Richilieu
France
Samuel J. Elder
M. WV
Charles C. Hutchinson
R. W
Charles C. Dame
Henry Endicott
Charles T. Gallagher
Henry A. Belcher
R. W. Samuel UC. Lawrence
Edwin B. Holmes
Frank T. Dwinnell
Albert A. Folsom
M. W. Charles Co. Hutchinson
Frank Y. Dwinnell
Grand Lodge
Temple
M. W
Six Day Racers In New Bedford Bicycle Race Action
The third day of the New Bedford six day bicycle race began at 3 PM with riders Dubois Munroe McLean Laurex Downey and McDaniels. Downey chased Laurex while Dubois trailed behind leading the pack. McDaniels sang rag-time as trainer McLeish offered chicken legs to spur him, and Downey pressed to reel in the Belgian leader.
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Munroe
Laurex
Downey
Mclean
Dubois
Laurel
Mc Gern
McDaniels
New Bedford
Sdowney
Joe Downey
Boston
McLeish
New York
Downer
Moody Institutions appeal to world for funds
Northfield trustees of the Moody institutions issued an appeal to raise funds to sustain the work begun by Dwight L. Moody and carried on for 20 years. Moody’s sons were asked to craft a public plea, with the aim of keeping the institutions in direct connection with the Moody family, to be presented at a later trustees meeting.
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East Northfield
Dwight L. Moody
Northfield Seminary
Moody
Northfield
Mr. Moody
Moody's Grave Heaped With Floral Tributes At Round Top
Near Northfield on December 27 visitors crowded Round Top to pay respects to the late Dwight L Moody. A mound marks the grave with flowers from scores of friends as cap stones were set and many spoke of him at the service yesterday. Visitors are expected to continue coming for days.
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Northfield
Dwight L. Moody
Round Top
SQUIRE COMPANY CREDITORS MEET IN BOSTON
About a dozen creditors of Frank Squire & Co met at the office of Hon. George Fred Williams in Boston and adjourned after discussion without action. Williams noted a prior meeting for John P. Squire Co and said he represents a creditor with notes totaling $25,000 and has placed a special attachment on a house conveyed by Squire to H. W. Chaplin, assignee.
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Boston
Frank
Squire & Co
George Fred Williams
Williams
John P. Squire Co
Frank O O. Squire
Squire
H. W. Chaplin
John P. Squire
Unknown Person Drowned on Lake Chaubunagungamaug
In Webster on December 27 an unidentified man drowned after venturing onto thin ice for about a hundred yards on Lake Chaubunagungamaug and sinking. Authorities plan to drag the lake tomorrow to recover the body and seek clues to the mystery.
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Webster
Chaubunagungamaug
Maurice P. Clare
Board of Selectmen
Boston Tom Chandler Dead Former heavyweight pugilist passes in Chicago
Boston obituary notes the death of Thomas Chandler known as Boston Tom Chandler aged heavyweight fighter who sparred with John L Sullivan Paddy Ryan Alf Greenfield and Jack Burke. Born in Boston he moved to Chicago in 1885 with Denver Ed Smith. He died of pleurisy of the heart at his Chicago home yesterday.
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Boston
Tom Chandler
Chicago
Tom" Chandler
Denver
Ed. Smith
Chandler
John L. Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Alf. Greenfield
Jack Burke
Reed for Bennett as Taunton man withdraws in speakership race
Taunton man Silas P. D. Reed withdraws from the Massachusetts House speakership contest, leaving James J. Myers of Cambridge and Frank P. Bennett of Saugus as the two leading candidates. Reed’s move shifts support to Bennett, shaping the closing phase of the battle for the speakership.
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Boston
Massachusetts House of Representatives
James J. Myers
Cambridge
Frank P. Bennett
Saugus
Silas PD. Reed
Taunton
Bennett
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guarantee Offer
All druggists guarantee Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund money if not satisfied after using two thirds of the contents. It is touted as the best remedy for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia. For sale by all druggists.
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Ames
Tyrrell
New York County
Pardon Refused for Willam H Glazier in Roxbury Assault Case
Boston, Dec. 27. The pardon committee refused to grant clemency to Willam H Glazier, serving a sentence for felonious assault on a young girl in Roxbury four years ago. Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin opposed pardon. Col W M Olin argued for innocence. The mother of the victim testified. committee reported unanimously that pardon not be granted.
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Boston
Willam H. Glazier
Glazier
Roxbury
McLaughlin
W. M. Olin
Col. Olin
Glazer
Olin
Certai
Gov. Crane
Tragedy as Traveling Crane Drops Twelve Ton Girder
A traveling crane on the Elevated road near Washington and Nawn streets toppled while lifting a twelve ton girder. Robert Hart of 524 East Sixth Street South Boston was pinned under the steel and severely injured. A second worker was hurt slightly. Contractors Terry & Tenk of New York and supervisor James Sullivan faced a lengthy clearance and a week before resuming work.
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Boston
Washington and
Nawn Streets
Robert Hart
East Sixth Street
Harns
City Hospital
Terry & Tenk
New York
James Sullivan
Public Benefactress wills large Boston estate
Boston on December 27 Mrs Mary Ann P Weld of this city left an estate valued at 216 515 with private gifts totaling about 100 000. Public legacies include 10 090 to three institutions and 9 000 to four homes and unions. The three homes are each set to receive one ninth of the residue.
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Boston
Mary Ann P. Weld
American Unitarian Association
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
Harvard College
Home For
The
Educational and Industrial Union
Home
Young pleads not guilty in Randolph murder case
Boston December 27 In Norfolk superior court Dedham William J Young charged with the murder of Benjamin F Coolbroth at Randolph September 9 entered a plea of not guilty The judge appointed Albert P Worthen of East Weymouth and Albert E Avery of Braintree as counsel They are noted Norfolk county bar members The trial is set for the April term of court.
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Boston
Norfolk Superior Court
Dedham
William J. Young
Benjamin F. Coolbroth
Randolph
Sheldon
Albert P. Worthen
East Weymouth
Albert E. Avery
Braintree
Norfolk County Bar
Dewey and Long to Speak at Framingham Naval Day
The New England Chautauqua Sunday school reports assurances from Admiral Dewey and Secretary Long they will attend Framingham on July 26 as naval day speakers. Admiral Sampson has also been invited but has not yet accepted.
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South Framingham
New England Chatauqua Sunday School
Dewey
Long
Framingham
Admiral Sampson
Provisions dealer killed by express train at Winchester crossing
Boston reports Henry R. Simonds of Winchester was fatally struck by a northbound express while crossing Main Street after a freight train passed. He was 35. The accident occurred in Winchester and he died instantly.
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Boston
Henry R. Simonds
Winchester
Main Street
Man Dying of Progressive Ossification at St Luke's
New York December 27. William A Bloomer lies bedridden at St Luke's hospital dying from progressive ossification. He has lived two years in bed as his body hardens to bone while he can still see and hear. Gifts surround him as he speaks of readiness to meet God and his love of canaries bringing him joy amid suffering.
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New York
St. Luke's Hospital
Wiliam A. Bloomer
Christ Oscaras
Tom
God
Innocent C.eatu
Ted
Peace Broomer
British Seizure of Delagoa Bay Cargoes Sparks US Inquiry
New York on December 27 reports the U S government is investigating Britain's seizure of cargoes from the steamers Beatrice Maria Mashona. The ships, sailed from New York to Delagoa Bay, were detained at MAST London Port Natal and Cape Town and ordered to discharge. Shippers warn the action could close a neutral port to American commerce.
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New York
United States
Delagoa Bay
Mast London
Port Natal
Cape Town
Great Britain
Jurors Shadowed in Molineux Case Trial
New York dec 27 jurors in the Molineux case complained to Recorder Goff about detectives shadowing their movements. Foreman Martin led the protest as 15 detectives were said to monitor jurors, a practice noted as customary in major murder cases. The court ruled no religious test applied to witnesses.
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New York
Molineux
Martin
Goff
Gardiner
McIntyre
Amés
San Francisco
Weeks
Moses, Jehovah and Company
Moses
Osborne
Ames
Brophy
Hindu Priests in Bombay Offer Blessings for Victoria
Hindu astrologers link famine and plagues to rare planetary alignment with seven planets in Scorpio on November 15. In Bombay a temple ceremony saw 75 Brahmins preside as gifts were exchanged and blessings offered to Queen Victoria and British rulers. Citizens sang prayers in Marathi and Gujarati, wishing peace and royal success in Africa.
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New York
Bombay
Victoria
Fanine
Pesience
Transvaal
Africa
Disappearance of Rose Mellett from Lynn Mass
New York police seek Rose Mellett of Lynn Mass who vanished after leaving a handbag in Brooklyn. The bag contained women’s clothing scraps photographs and a May letter from Philadelphia boarding house resident Rose, claiming to be Mrs Assunda Mellett’s daughter. Police traced Rose to Philadelphia last May and note she may still be in the city.
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New York
Rose Mellett
Lynn
Mass
Brooklyn Police
James Murphy
Court and
Wyckoff Streets
Walsh
Butler Street
N.gat
Pinester
Philadelpha
Assunda Melett
Silsbee Street
Rose
Ev.dently
Meliett
Roberson
Johnson
John Mellett
Pine Street
Philadelphid
Addess
C.ty
Price of Pasteboard Advances Two Dollars Fifty Cents
New York Dec 27 at a meeting of the board of alcovos of the National Board and Paper Company it was decided that the price of pasteboard would advance two dollars and fifty cents per ton. Over twenty manufacturers including The West Port Ka ee Company Westport Conn Uncas Paper Company Norwich Conn Deby Paper Mills Sheton Conn and American Strawboard Company Chicago attended. Officers Charles Bard Norwich Robert B McEwan New York Wm J Sterrick Middleport Oliver S Jacobs Philadelphia and Benjamin I Harter Marion Ind were present. One representative said business has been strong this year with rising raw material costs and demand, making the price increase natural.
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New York
Board of Alcovos
Naional Board and Paper Company
West Port
Chcago
National Board and Paper Company
Charles Bard
Norwich
Conn
Robert B. McEwan
Wm. J. Sterrict
Middleport
N. Y
Olivers. Jacobs
Philadelphia
Benjamin I. Harter
Maiion
Ind
First Annual Convention of Federation of Graduate Clubs
The first annual convention of the Federation of Graduate Clubs opened at Barnard College in New York with President Wendell M Strong chairing. Thirty five delegates from nineteen leading universities and over 300 graduate students attended as President Seth Low of Columbia welcomed them.
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New York
Federation of Graduate Clubs
Barnard College
Wendell M. Strong
Yate
United States
Seth Low
Columbia University
Terry McGovern Banquet Presented In Brooklyn
Terry McGovern bantamweight champion boxer was honored at a banquet at the Argyle cafe in Brooklyn. At the event a diamond studded belt emblematic of the bantam weight title was presented to the boxer by Sam C. Austin for Richard K. Fox.
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Terry McGovern
New York
Argyle Cafe
Brooklyn
Sam C. Austin
Richard K. Fox
Roland Reed Resting Quietly at St Luke's
New York December 27 relatives of actor Roland Reed requested no information be released. It was learned he is resting comfortably at St Luke's Hospital tonight.
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Roland Reed
New York
St. Luke's Hospital
Mr. Reed
Milwaukee Alderman Hill Dies by Own Hand in Home
Milwaukee alderman George Hill of the First Ward shot himself at his home on December 27. Officials say worry over a street railway ordinance may have driven the act, with his death noted as a suicide in the city.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George Hill
Constipation Biliousness and Headache Cure Claim
An advertisement-like line touts remedies for constipation indigestion biliousness and sick headache claiming cures for men women and children through unspecified treatments or products. The snippet implies a patent medicine style prompt common in historic classifieds.
Boer Recruits in New York Rally for Boer Army
In New York City recruiters for the Boer army operate from a saloon near police headquarters led by Gustav Simon and German Henry Scharff. Several young men have already left for Transvaal, while others seek to enlist with Britain, despite U.S. restrictions, awaiting voyages to England or further action.
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New York
Transvaal
South Africa
Evening Post
Gustav Simon
E. Transvaal
Henry Scharff
Pretoria
Simon
Johannesburg
Scharff
Yukon
Klondike
Siice
Alaska
United States
England
Grand Jury Probes Slan der Rumor Against Brooklyn Transit
The grand jury heard witnesses in a charge of slander over a rumor that Brooklyn Rapid Transit faced receivership. The case seeks who started the rumor aimed at depressing stock prices. Testimony included Rossiter of BRT, brokers J S Bache, and others tied to Boston wires.
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New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Rossiter
J. S. Bache
J. S. Bache and Company
Bache
Grand Jury
Jos. Leary
James Bache Ad Company
Boston
E. S. Hooley
Ralston and Bass
Edward D. Jones
Talbot J. Taylor Company
T. J. Taylor
James R. Keene
Leary
Mr. Falke
Sidney T. Schuyler
Schuyler
Coe shoots wife then takes own life in Ohio tragedy
In Springfield Ohio Franklin B Coe an employee of the Ohio Southern railway shot and killed his wife then shot himself. The couple were found side by side with Mrs Coe dead and Coe alive. Jealousy is believed to have caused the fatal act.
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Springfield
Frank B. Coe
Man Killed by Train Near Canobie Lake
West Derry New Hampshire December 27 a man believed of French descent was struck and killed by a Manchester bound train at Canobie Lake last night. The body lay undiscovered until morning and was badly mangled. No identity found. the body was taken to Lawrence for identification. He was thought to be walking toward the town.
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Canobie Lake
West Derry
N. H
Manchester
Lawrence
To Let Low Winter Rents for Homes and Shop
Five good rooms seven fifty per month. Large two story houses thirteen. House for boarders fifteen. Tenement stable and hennery for one hundred hens twelve. Cottage with blacksmith shop and acre of land eight. T. H. Elliott, Central St.
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T. H. Elliott
Central St
Honest Testimony From Lowell Readers About Dean's Kidney Pills
Local readers quote endorsements praising Dean's Kidney Pills based on five years of use by Mrs. Cunningham. The testimonial notes purchase at Ellingwood & Co. drug store and recommends the product, priced at 50 cents per box, via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as the U S sole agent. Carter & Sherburne also sell it.
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Lowell
Maine
A.A. Cunningham
Stewart Yorick
Dean
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Benj. FF. Coolbroth
Beecham’s
Gustan Simon
Carter & Sherburne
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Ali
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Ellingwood & Co
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Hartfina
Philo
Merrimack Street
Rexford
C. F. Miles
Merrimack St
Hotty
Merrimack and Bridge
Michigan Carbon Works
Detroit
Mich
Cushman Optical
Hildreth Building
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