Nine Boston public dinners announced last night
Boston hosted nine public dinners announced for last evening with city life buzzing. Savage, Boston’s principal figure, was clubbed but is expected to survive. Utah shows Cannon in the Senate among other powerful names, while Boston lunch cart drivers face a quinine epidemic. Littleton’s fundraising reached 125 dollars for the Armenian cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Savage
Utah
Senate
Littleton
Stairway Kiss Confession In Jazzy College Verse
A playful poem celebrates a college bred, witty woman who wears a red diploma and charms the speaker. He recalls kissing her on the stairs amid twilight, noting her beauty, poise, and daring nature as she studies Latin and law and eyes future adventures.
Centralville Lodge Visits Methuen
About one hundred Centralville lodge members visited Methuen lodge returning a call from downriver brethren. A special train carried them, and the third degree was worked by the Methuen staff. The company later dined in the town hall and heard speeches by notable past grand officers from both lodges.
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Centralville Lodge
Lodge
Methuen
Down River
Spindle City
Methuen Lodge
Postponement Privilege Tightened in Massachusetts Bowling League
President Charles D. Palmer warns against further requests to postpone league games in Massachusetts. Secretary Dixwell may enforce the new rule as mail votes on postponements end. Only absolute necessity will allow delays, with a board of governors meeting for real emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Charles D. Palmer
Dixwell
Board of Governors
Bachelors Club Plans Leap Year Dance Changes
The Bachelors club met at president George MacDonald's May street residence with strong attendance and enthusiasm. A future event with the young ladies' committee is set for February 25, featuring a new rule that every fourth dance will be a gentlemen's choice, replacing a full leap year party.
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Bachelors Club
George MacDonald
May Street
Young Ladies’ Committee
Wood's Jewelry Auction Opens Tomorrow at 10 30
Auctioneer Rich launches a jewelry sale with no reserves and full liberty for bidders to request any article. The event is expected to draw a large crowd as one of the best opportunities to acquire high grade goods presented to the local public.
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Rich
St Peter’s Choir Treks by Trolley to Lawrence
Twenty five choir members from St Peter’s church enjoyed their annual trip to St Rowan’s Expense last night. Because no snow allowed sleighing the group rode a trolley to Lawrence where they stayed at the Brunswick house. They supped danced and sang till midnight before returning.
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St. Peter’s Church
St. Rowan’s
Lawrence
Brunswick House
Massachusetts Cotton Mills elect officers in annual meeting
The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Cotton Mills in Boston elected Treasurer Charles L. Lovering Clerk H. B. Lincoln and directors Augustus Lowell Edward D. Brown Augustus P. Loring Charles I Bowditch Arthur T. Lyman Jacob Rogers. Also notices on Traders National Bank deposits, savings rates, and local events including lectures and a death notice for William L Shepard aged 15 years months 21 days.
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Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Boston
Charles L. Lovering
H. B. Lincoln
Augustus Lowell
Edward D. Brown
Augustus P. Loring
Charles I. Bowditch
Arthur T. Lyman
Jacob Rogers
Washington Savings Bank
Fiske
Unitarian Vestry
Chelmsford Centre
Town Hall
Hibbard
Lower Hall
Jesse H. Shepard
Parkview Avenue
William L. Shepard
Mysterious Men Arrive at Vineyard Haven After Rescue
A party of survivors from the steamship J. W. Hopkins, picked up in open boats on the sound by the schooner Helen H. Benedict, arrived at Vineyard Haven. They were reticent about details but are bound for New York after telling of their vessel’s Baltimore departure.
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Vineyard Haven
Helen H. Benedict
J. W. Hopkins
Baltimore
Cuba
New York
Two Sisters Die In Philadelphia Within Minutes
A bizarre death event claimed two sisters in Philadelphia last night. Mrs. Fanny Bachard, 52, and Mrs. Bertha Winstein, 50, fell ill within minutes of each other after one sister returned home from a call. Both died before medical help could arrive.
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Philadelphia
Fanny Bachard
Bertha Winstein
Hinstein
Jury verdict of $1 nullified by judge rebuke in tort case
In Boston on January 28 a Superior court jury delivered a verdict of one dollar in a tort case involving a seven year old boy run over by a team owned by William W. Torrey. Judge Bishop reprimanded the jurors, set aside the verdict, and dismissed them.
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Boston
Superior Court
Bishop
William W. Torrey
Catalonia's Shaft Broken Towed Into St Michaels
The steamship Catalonia under Captain Atkin arrived at St Michael's Azores after a broken shaft forced tow by the Braunschwen of North German Lloyd. The vessel had sailed from Boston on January 16 and contacted the White Star steamer Cevic on January 22 to relay the distress.
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St. Michael's
Azores
Catalonia
Atkin
Braunschwen
Boston
Cevic
New York
Government borrows from pension fund in crisis
Constantinople January 28 government withdraws $600,000 from the pension fund to cover urgent expenses and expedite rifle supply for troops amid fears of a Macedonian insurrection movement.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Tragic Pan Handle Road Crash Kills Driver and Injures Assistant
Pittsburg report states Lilla Kenny was killed on the Pan Handle road this morning. As the patrol bore the body to the morgue an electric car struck the procession, fatally injuring the driver and badly harming the assistant.
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Pittsburg
Lilla Kenny
Pan Handle
New Music System Adopted for Public Schools
Over nine thousand new books of the American system of music will be required in public schools with partial exchange for books in use. An author will visit Lowell for monthly talks to teachers, while the Normal and National systems have been used in different grades. The late Walter Owen wished the former to be adopted in grammar schools. Advocates praise its cost and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Walter Owen
Centralville Man Pleads Not Guilty After Assault
Michael Connolly faced the police court with a plea change to not guilty after allegedly kicking his wife in Centralville. Dr Hurtubise warned injuries would be permanent though the woman is expected to recover. A sister recalled the attacker threatening a future harm, while Officer Fox testified Connolly said he was joking. Connolly received six months in jail.
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Michael Connolly
Centralville
Dr. Hurtubise
It. Fox
Connolly
Dull Police Court Fines For Drunkenness and Support Case
January 28 report from police court notes three fines for first offences of drunkenness and two releases. Joseph Welch admitted neglecting to support his wife and, with a broken arm from a prior drunk incident, was jailed for three months while his ailing wife remains in hospital. Emil Delisle admitted removing baggage from Joseph Chevalier’s house after settling his board bill and was allowed to go.
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Joseph Welch
Welch
Emil Delisle
Joseph Chevalier
Paige Street Free Baptist Society Adopts Salary Policy
The adjourned meeting was led by moderator W. H. Cargill. The clerk’s records were read and approved and salaries for pastor and janitor remained at last year’s level. New members admitted: Henry F. Cheney, Bernard M. McKenney, Frank R. Strout, Charles Foster, W. H. McKeen, William B. Dickson, A. J. Downing, A. W. Walker, William H. Myster. Meeting adjourned to the first Monday in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige Street Free Baptist Society
W. H. Cargill
Henry F. Cheney
Bernard M. McKenney
Frank R. Strout
Charles Foster
W. H. McKeen
William B. Dickson
A. J. Downing
A. W. Walker
William H. Myster
Nashua and Lowell skaters clash over Lakeview rink
Skating at Lakeview resumes after rain flooded surfaces then froze. Nashua and Lowell skaters rival, with Nashua ladies favored in verdict. Hot lunches by the Bowers Brothers accompany the scene.
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Lakeview
Nashua
Lowell
Bowers Brothers
Letter Carriers install officers at Pilgrim hall
Vice President Howard installed officers of the Letter Carriers association at Pilgrim hall last night naming Joseph Ward as president John Slack as vice president John Breen as secretary James Healey as financial secretary Edwin Howe as treasurer and trustees Wm Whitston Walter Hickey Mahew Ross
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Howard
Letter Carriers’ Association
Pilgrim Hall
Joseph Ward
John Slack
John Breen
James Healey
Edwin Howe
Wm. Whitston
Walter Hickey
Mahew Ross
Hobbs Blown to Atoms During Dynamite Thawing
George M. Hobbs was blown to atoms this morning while thawing dynamite in the railroad yard at Manchester. A passenger train glass was shattered but no one else was injured.
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Manchester
N. H
George M. Hobbs
Fraternal Helpers Host Whist Party at Post 185
Concord lodge Fraternal Helpers held a successful whist gathering at Post 185 hall last night. The main hall and several ante rooms were crowded with players and valuable prizes were awarded to the winners.
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Concord Lodge
First Congregational Church Dracut Plans Adjourned Meeting
Hillside Church announces the adjourned annual meeting and roll call for the First Congregational church in Dracut tonight at 7 30. A social hour will follow, then reports from the church’s various branches.
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First Congregational Church
Dracut
Lynn Youth Seized After Bank Safe Break In
Lynn January 28 report that 19 year old John Baker was captured by police at the Lynn Common B M station after a safe was opened and smoke cleared. Baker's accomplice escaped.
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Lynn
John Baker
Lynn Common
B. M
Baker
Water Board entertains Fall River visitors today
Water Board members host visitors from Fall River water department this morning. They tour the pumping station and other sites of interest. Albert S. Guild, banker, offers a list of local stocks to interested parties and will provide details on request. The Shattuck street church interior demolition has started. Mr and Mrs D D Bartlett welcome a son born at their residence. Clinton P Russell has started a four week trip west.
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Water Board
Water Department of
Fall River
Albert S. Guild
Shattuck Street
D. D. Bartlett
Clinton P. Russell
Board of Health Annual Report Advocates Hospital Plan
The 1895 annual Board of Health report by Clerk Horace H. Knapp urges a contagious disease hospital, cites diphtheria outbreaks and hospital costs, notes ash and swill disposal, cremation methods, and municipal plumbing permits while detailing finances, staffing, and occupancy trends. It defends rising expenses as city growth and calls for a public bath house and improved medical oversight of schools.
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Horace H. Knapp
Board of Health
St. John’s
Lowell Hospitals
St. John’s Hospital
Lowell Hospital
Lowell
Little Canada
New England Construction Company
Rolling mills resume at Illinois Steel in South Chicago
Chicago January 28 The rolling mills of the Illinois Steel company in South Chicago have resumed operations after shutting down December 31. The restart provides employment for 6000 workers and stabilizes local production.
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Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
Government resumes normal condition in Nicaragua turmoil
Nicaragua reports the government has returned to normal after a period of serious political disturbance, and officials now believe the upheaval is over.
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Nicaragua
Law and Order League asks mayor to close Nashua saloons
Nashua January 28 The Law and Order league presented a long letter to Mayor Howard urging the immediate closure of every liquor saloon in the city.
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Nashua
The
Law and Order League
Howard
Harley Davidson Sets World Mile Unpaced Skating Record
In St. Paul Minnesota on January 28 Harley Davidson shattered the world mile unpaced skating record with a time of 2 57.5.
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St. Paul, Minn
Harley Davidson
Divorce of Mrs. Cragie aka John Oliver Hobbes granted
London reports the divorce of Mrs Pearl Cragie, better known by the pen name John Oliver Hobbes, which had been granted on July 4, has now been made absolute in proceedings finalized this week.
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London
Pearl Cragie
John Oliver Hobbes
St. Paul Position Remains Unchanged at Sea
A despatch from Atlantic Highlands reports the St. Paul’s position is unchanged as of January 28, indicating no movement or new development in the referenced situation. The brief update focuses on vessel location with no additional details about actions or nearby units.
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New York
Atlantic Highlands
St. Paul
American System of Music Teaching Adopted by School Board
The regular meeting approved certificates and post graduate study for teachers, transfers within schools, and new curriculum changes. A new overfew room was permitted at Varnum, and a stricter algebra admission rule was proposed for private school graduates. The seven blocks of tardiness and a nine month music-system search were noted. The American music system, developed by Friedrich Zuchtmann, is to be introduced with a summer program and local teacher support. The store advertises full dress attire and fittings through Rogers, Peet & Co.
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Everett
Mary Wood
Winthrop
Rebecca Howard
Chelmsford
Alice Bessie
Sycamore
Mammoth Road
Dr. Martin
Hinman
Kellogg
Warren
Walker
Schoolcraft
Martin
Supt. Whitcomb
Middlesex Village
Hiverett
Middlesex Tavern
Varnum School
Fourth Street
Mulligan
Friedrich Zuchtmann
Springfield
Pennsylvania
Edmund
Cottage City
Rix
Lowell
Reorganization of City Street Department Underway
Supt Cheney continues a slow reorganization of the street department with many workers seeking shifts or removals. Two more teamsters missed work yesterday while four bosses are unpaid due to no available tasks. Future payrolls cut boss pay in routine periods, with two bosses kept. Drivers with double teams now shovel, and two carpenters removed from a Centralville sewer payroll after verification. Smoking ban to be enforced all year as a Lawrence trolley party visits the People’s Rescue Mission at 369 Bridge Street.
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Cheney
Centralville
Shots Fire On Old Meadow Road In Pawtucketville
Three pistol shots blasted through Old Meadow road last night as Gus Maloney, a keeper for Constable McQuade, faced three armed men. Maloney was wounded in the foot, fired at by him later claimed inaccurately, but investigators concluded he likely shot himself by accident. No other witnesses heard shots. another keeper in the house denied hearing gunfire. Lieut. Ken and Sergt. Palmer led the inquiry, finding Maloney’s tale implausible.
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Staid
Pawtucketville
Old Meadow Road
Gus Maloney
Constable McQuade
W. E. Levi
Good Things to Come Junior O U A M Board Plans Event
Independent Council No 2 Junior O U A M charters a special car for Wednesday to Lawrence for the institution of a new council. P C Charles L Dickey and about forty members will travel at 7 pm, car decorated in style. The Lawrence ceremony will be by the state council. On the 17th next month the council marks its first anniversary with an entertainment and dance at Odd Fellows temple, organized by Mrs Tenney.
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Independent Council
P. C
Charles L. Dickey
Lawrence
State Council
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Tenney
Quarterly Meeting of Lenda Hand Clubs in Eas t Massachusetts
The Lenda Hand clubs of eastern Massachusetts hold their quarterly meeting Saturday at 10 30 in the Unitarian church. Miss Kimball connected with Van and who started a club there in 1887 will be discussed with letters from her. Speakers include Rev Van Ness Mrs Whitman Rev Wright and Rev E E Hale. Special focus on Armenia.
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Lenda Hand Clubs
Massachusetts
Unitarian Church
Kimball
Van
van Ness
Boston
Whitman
Wright
Lowell
E. E. Hale
Armenia
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Nota Bene
Puck
Wood’s Auction
Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
William I. Hills
Telegraphic
Associated Press
Turkey
Paige Street
Hillside Church
Ciency and Economy
New England
Ward
Ward Six
Catholic Cemetery
Sis
Edson
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
W. A. Sherman
Edward J. Carroll
Financial Commission
Health Department
Cambridge
Alaskas
Ours
City Hall
Empress Gaiter
Ati of
Temi
Hood
Simon Grover
East Stoneham
C. I. W. Maynard CO
Rogers, Peet & Co
Supt. Cheney
People’s Rescue Mission
Bridge Street
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Xeep
American Mechanics
Lowell, Mass
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