Faith and politics mix in a crowded news scene
A Haverhill death recalls the saying faith without works is dead while political moves surface as the next House clerk named Sleeper risks nap time during sessions. Gov. Morton of New York is a declared Presidential candidate seeking a larger field beyond Ellerslie. A brewer on a Venezuelan commission sparks suspicions about Cleveland. Pastor Kenngott notes blessings in both giving and receiving as a stark, fatal reminder of caution.
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Haverhill
Gov. Morton
New York
Ellerslie
Navy board finds Texas not superior vessel report calls changes
The Naval Board of Inspection reported to the Navy Department that the battleship Texas did not prove superior. Turret hydraulic gear failed to move guns smoothly and the ship’s bottom was notably shaky, suggesting possible out of commission repairs. Also, H M Lord of Rockland Gazette was offered the chief clerkship of the House Ways and Means Committee and is likely to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Board of Inspection
Texas
Navy Department
Department
H. M. Lord
Rockland
Courier-Gazette
Dingley
House
Ways and Means Committee
Lord
Railway Foreclosures Show Record Year for 1895
Chicago statistics from Railway Age reveal 1895 set records in railway foreclosures with 42 roads sold, totaling 5643 miles and $519,000,000 in capital. Over 20 years, 46 roads sold totaling over 76,055 miles and $7.8 billion capital. Receivers were appointed for 9,075,000 miles and $? bonds in 1895, far eclipsing prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railway Age
Philadelphia Strike Fears Return After Hearing
The Jan 1 report says union and street railway officials met after a week off strike closure. The manager refused to raise pay to two dollars for a ten hour day. Beetem offered to restore old runs to strikers and use non union workers as extras. A ballot of motormen and conductors showed a large majority rejecting the proposal. Tensions rise as another strike appears possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
Beetem
Unknown schooner with passengers saved by Martha's Vineyard
Nantucket reports the three masted schooner in distress near Tuckernuck shoals remains in place with signals flying. Three tugs worked to assist and the passenger steamer Martha's Vineyard stood by at 10 am, ensuring the crew's safety as the vessel appears water-logged. Firemen receive gifts and Water Board awards a 525 ton iron pipe contract to R D Wood & Co of Philadelphia at $21 94 a ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Tuckernuck Shoals
Martha’s Vineyard
Novelty Plaster Works
Water Board
R. D. Wood & Co
Philadelphia
Justice Held Up in Chicago Attack by Highwaymen
Judge Jarvis Bruce was ambushed by two robbers while returning home in Chicago. As they tried to seize his pocket book he wrestled a robber's revolver and killed one attacker. The second assailant fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jarvis Bruce
Haswell murder trial verdict of first degree
The Providence jury found Martin Dalton guilty of first degree murder in the Haswell case. Dalton evaded arrest at the time of the July 19 1892 homicide and was recently captured by Providence detectives. His accomplice Daniel S Sullivan was convicted and is serving a life term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Martin Dalton
Haswell
Arthur
Dalton
Daniel S. Sullivan
Inauguration of Governor Greenhalge at the state house
Boston witnesses the noon inauguration of Governor Greenhalge with a large turnout of prominent citizens. His address was delivered to attentive silence as the ceremony proceeded at the state house. further details appear on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Greenhalge
State House
Danced in Chelmsford at Village Improvement event
The Chelmsford Village Improvement Association opened a five part dance series at the town hall. About 40 couples attended with Old Glory on display, Hibbard's orchestra playing, and refreshments served under committee oversight. Next party scheduled for the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Improvement Association of
Chelmsford
Hibbard
Billerica
Westford
Walter Perham
J. E. Warren
E. W. Sweetser
Chas. E. Bartlett
Harry L. Parkhurst
Howard S. Adams
Arthur M. Warren
Leroy J. Parkhurst
Emma Stevens
Aimee Staples
Edith Emerson
Prosperous Society Sees Free Baptist Annual Meeting
Chelmsford Street Free Baptist church held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening. A. Harris, clerk, reported one death, 15 new members, 6 dismissed, total 147. reports noted peace. E. Marshall, treasurer, said all bills paid with a small balance. Officers re-elected. Ladies Missionary Society raised 126 for missions and supports three native teachers in India. Etta Abbott, Sunday school secretary, cited 9048 overall attendance, 174 average, a large library addition, and 394.95 raised for all purposes including 38.72 for foreign missions. Last Sabbath 223 in school. The pastor preached 61 sermons, gave 6 addresses, 40 talks, led 8 weekly prayer meetings, solemnized 8 marriages, and attended many funerals with 500 calls.
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Chelmsford Street Free Baptist Church
A. Harris
E. Marshall
Ladies’ Missionary Society
India
Etta Abbott
Position of Rev. Kenngott Stated Before Pulpit Committee
The committee on pulpit supply, formed after Rev. Geo. I'. Kenngott’s resignation as pastor of the first Congregational church, met to decide future steps. A letter from Mr. Kenngett offered his current stance, proposing to remain pastor and supply the pulpit while not yet dismissed by ecclesiastical action. Deacons favored hiring a new supply pastor. others said he remained the pastor and no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenngott
Geo. I’. Kenngott
First Congregational Church
Kenngett
Merrill
Carter
Stevensen
Brigham
J. D. Hartwell
M. C. True
James Alexander
Enoch Foster
George Pillsbury
Howard Foster
C. W. Battles
Frank J. Carter
J. C. Knowlton
William Palmer
Arthur Foster
George Carley
EF. J. Taylor
Alexander
Tewksbury
H. B. Howard
John Spalding
Roxbury
F. J. Flemings
Lowell
Jesse Shepard
Dr. Greene
Mr. Shipman
South Andover
Andover
Benjamin Spalding
Fire kills six in Columbus home tragedy
A blaze on East Long street in Columbus destroyed the residence of J. H. Hibbard this morning. Mr Hibbard and Mrs Hibbard along with Allen five Dorothy and Fay Hibbard and Grace Hibbard Lee were overcome by smoke and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
J. H. Hibbard
East Longstreet
Painter and inventor Blair dies at home in Chicago
John B. Blair born 1800 died last night at his Chicago home. A painter and inventor, Blair first painted large panorama scenes. He invented the silk bag for gas balloons and about fifty years ago devised a bicycle resembling modern safety models.
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Chicago
John B. Blair
Moonshiners raided in Howard county. two reported killed
Deputy Watkins with a force raided Howard county last night and discovered two stills and other evidence of illicit manufacture. Several moonshiners were arrested and it is reported that two were killed.
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Little Rock
Ark
Watkins
Howard County
Merrimack Clothing Company Shows Remarkable 1895 Gain
A Merrimack Clothing Company committee reviewed the firm’s sales books this morning and found the last six months of 1895 exceeded the same period in 1894 by 1645 percent. Correspondence from leading wholesale houses indicated retail clothing business elsewhere fell off in that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Clothing Company
Hanged for Murder in Pittsburg Case
Albert Woodley, who murdered his fiancée Jennie Buchanan on May 7, 1894, was hanged this morning at 10 48 in Pittsburg. The execution ends a case that drew local attention for years.
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Pittsburg
Albert Woodley
Jennie Buchanan
Severe cold grips upper Midwest and plains
St Paul reports a steady 36 hour drop in temperature with extreme cold sweeping Minnesota Montana North Dakota and Manitoba as frigid conditions persist across the region.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
Manitoba
Hudson River Closes to Navigation Tomorrow
Nyack New York January 2 The Hudson river will close to navigation tomorrow and passenger steamers will no longer ply This is the latest closing date in many years.
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Nyack
N. Y
Hudson River
Reception for Sheriff Cushing at Middlesex hotel
A reception was tendered last evening at Youngs hotel to Sheriff Cushing of Middlesex county by county officers. Guests included Judges Bishop Hammond and Dunbar, J O Hayden the county treasurer, J Henry Read the chairman of county commissioners, with all Middlesex officers. The event opened with prayer by Rev. J R Fairbairn and continued with mirth and jollity late.
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Young's Hotel
Sheriff Cushing
Middlesex County
Bishop, Hammond and Dunbar
Superior Court
J. O. Hayden
J. Henry Read
J. R. Fairbairn
Middlesex Company Holds Annual Meeting in Boston
The Middlesex corporation met yesterday at the treasurer's office, 56 Summer Street, Boston. President Charles P. Curtis presided as the treasurer read the annual report. Elected directors for the coming year were M. R. Wendell, Charles P. Curtis, Augustus Lowell, Robert H. Gardiner, Arthur T. Lyman, and George S. Silsbee. O. H. Perry was chosen treasurer and A. C. Tenney clerk.
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Middlesex Company
Middlesex Corporation
Summer Street
Boston
Charles P. Curtis
M. R. Wendell
Augustus Lowell
Robert H. Gardiner
Arthur T. Lyman
George 8
Ellen O Leary dies at city farm after long hardship
Ellen O Leary aged 96 died last night at the city farm where she had lived since 1879. Nearly blind, she had spent 11 years prior at the Tewksbury almshouse and had outlived all her friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen O'Leary
City Farm
Tewksbury Almshouse
Church Rededicated at Tewksbury After Renovation
The Congregational church in Tewksbury reopen ed yesterday after interior renovation to create a brighter, more comfortable space. New pews and carpeting surround a front moved pulpit, nine stained glass windows, frescoed walls, and a semi circular seating plan. A reception followed with speakers praising the work and a dedicatory sermon by Professor J W Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewksbury Congregational Church
Risen Christ
J. C. Kittredge
Brookline
James Bailey
John the Evangelist
Rephamiah Kittredge Foster
Mary Trull Foster
Good Shepherd
Susan R. Foster
Moses
Emery Low
Brocton
Low
Ruth
Betsey R. Lang
South
Boston
Christ
E. J. Taylor
Arthur
Calf Shoes with Cork Soles Promise Comfort
Advertises high grade calf shoes with cork soles, claiming warmth, springiness, and moisture resistance. Promotes health savings from fewer doctor visits and implies year round comfort for walking in winter and a summer vacation.
Bullet in head spurs police chase and arrests in Market Street
Wilbrod Baribeault was taken to St Johns hospital after a bullet wound to the side. In court, William Bourgeois and Napoleon Berger are held over for January 9 on assault charges with Berger named as having a dangerous weapon. An evening street fracas in Market Street led officers Fox Grady to pursue three assailants. Bourgeois Berger were captured on Dodge Street. No revolver found. Berger proclaims innocence.
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Wilbrod Bambeault
St. John’s Hospital
William Bourgeois
Napoleon Berger
Baribeault
Bergeris
Market Street
Fenwick and
Adams
J. W. Fox
Grady
Fox
Boyle
Berger
Bourgeois
Dodge Street
Little Canada
Ricker
Express firms merge adding Boston to Concord teams
The Post-Gardner Express is absorbed by Concord and Manchester Express, giving the new company teams and offices from Boston to Concord New Hampshire along the Boston and Maine line. The deal took effect yesterday. Post becomes superintendent of the Lowell division, and an extra Lowell team will operate.
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Post-Gardner Express Company
Concord and
Manchester
Boston and Maine
Boston
Concord
N. H
Post-Gardner Company
Lowell
Mr. Post
Carriage Wreck Near Merrimack Square Injures No One
Mrs. John Mahoney and two daughters from South Lowell drove toward Merrimack square when a frightened horse bolted the carriage into a pole. The occupants escaped injury and the horse was captured near Prescott street by Thomas Sayers of the Lowell and Suburban starters.
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John Mahoney
Lowell
Merrimack Square
Highland club children entertained with dancing and play
Children of Highland club fathers were hosted at the club house with an afternoon dance and supper led by D. C. Lester along with Mrs. Chas Libby Mrs. H E Webster and Mrs W Sturtevant. Evening featured an operetta Seven Old Ladies of Lavender Town and a leap year dance directed by several young women.
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Highland Club
D. C. Lester
Chas
Libby
H. E. Webster
W. Sturtevant
Lavender Town
Three G A R Posts discuss closer union at camp fire
Installation of Post 120 officers preceded a camp fire where speakers from Posts 42 and 120 urged a closer alliance. Commander Smiley presided. talks by Rowell Coburn Dickey Worthen Bartlett focused on making Memorial hall a shared meeting place and reading reminiscence papers at union gatherings.
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S. C. Smiley
E. T. Rowell
C. H. Coburn
W. L. Dickey
Adj. G. E. Worthen
Bartlett
Police court fines and sentences in drunkenness cases
In the police court this morning two persons were fined for drunkenness and five were dismissed. For a third offence Michael McCleary was sent to the work house for 8 months. Thomas Buey, a Chelmsford man, was fined $15 for cruelty to his horse. Con stable Buchanan was the complainant.
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Michael McCleary
Thomas Buey
Chelmsford
Constable Buchanan
Loose plank pierces roof at Hamilton storehouse
During high winds a loose plank blown from the new store house at the Hamilton corporation struck the boarding house roof. No injuries were reported as the incident caused minor damage.
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Hamilton Corporation
Stolen goods found after Greenwood's store fire
Inspectors Laflamme and Allen recovered a bag with about $25 worth of property stolen in the Greenwood's store fire, found in a field near Centralville yesterday. The items are believed connected to the recent blaze.
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Centralville
Laflamme
Allen
Greenwood
Donations to Fr. Garin Fund Record Gifts
Yesterday Philip J. Farley received 25 dollars from Peter H. Donohoe and 50 dollars from George W. Fifield as contributions to the Fr. Garin memorial fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip J. Farley
Peter H. Donohoe
George W. Fifield
Fr. Garin
Police Bowlers Beaten in City Tournament
In Les Mis erables alleys last night the police team lost to the B. C. Cs by 2441 to 2331 in the city bowling tournament.
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Les Miserables Alleys
B. C. Cs
Ready Made Dress Suits From Ogers Peet Co
Our experience shows the dress suits from ogers Peet Co are the only ready made options good enough to compare with bespoke. They save time and money, priced from 27 to 45 dollars, while tailors charge 40 to 60 dollars to tailor. Fashionable demand supports their sales volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogers, Peet & Co
Christmas Festival Lights Up Kirk Street Church
Candles twinkled on trees and pinks and roses graced tables as children enjoyed a merry Christmas festival in the vestry of Kirk Street church. An entertainment of legerdemain and ventriloquism delighted the youngsters, followed by presents and a supper arranged with Mrs. Louis Alexander in general charge, Miss Way on supper, and Mrs. D. W. Cushing handling decorations.
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Kirk Street
Louis Alexander
Miss Way
D. W. Cushing
Emancipation Anniversary Program At Urban Hall
The Booker T. Washington Literary society held an entertainment in Urban hall last night for the emancipation proclamation anniversary. All the colored residents attended, with Jennie Bullis Ethel Bullis Lucy Raymond Lucy Lewis Mamie B Payne Mrs Susie B Payne Charles Stubbs Major Ben F Payne and Joseph D Raymond as chairman. Music speeches and dancing followed the program.
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Booker T. Washington Literary Society
Urban Hall
Jennie Bullis
Ethel Bullis
Lucy Raymond
Lucy Lewis
Mamie B. Payne
Susie B. Payne
Charles Stubbs
Ben F. Payne
Joseph D. Raymond
Post 185 G. A. R. Installs Officers
Post 185 G. A. R. installed its new board of officers last night under the direction of Post Commander J. D. S. Baldwin. A campfire followed with stories and a hearty spread prepared by the first three officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D.S. Baldwin
Orchestra Strikes For Pay End of Trio Club Dance
The Manchester Unity Hall ball last night ended abruptly at intermission when the Eirene orchestra, unpaid in full, struck for pay and refused to continue, ending the Trio Club dance early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Unity Hall
Ward Two Democrats Organize Under New Leadership
The Ward Two Democratic committee organized last night selecting T. H. Muldoon as chairman W. A. Hogan as executive and T. H. Higgins as a member of the financial committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Two
T. H. Muldoon
W. A. Hogan
T. H. Higgins
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Nota Bene
Cleveland
Venezuelan Commission
Washington News and Gossip
The
Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office
Telegraphic
Associated Press
Chicago Street
Chelmsford Street
Free Baptist Church
Eath
United States
Arkansas
Hood
Ars
Atlanta
T. St
Dea. Foster
Churchill
Mr. Alexander
Dr. Rix
J. W. Churchill
Solomon
O’sullivan Bros
City Hall
DR. Jaeger
Sanatory
I. W. Maynard CO
Merrimack Street
Court House
Amos EF. Hill
Agt
Police Court
Hadley
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Lincoln
Ward
DR. Shaw
la Grippe
Shaw
M.D. Lowell
Mass
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