Boston Tax Rate Rises to $18 Per Thousand This Year
The city’s tax rate climbs ten cents to $18 per $1,000 in assessed value as officials note larger state commission costs and growing capital projects. Real estate gains are modest while personal property valuations lag, prompting a need to locate about $938 million in extra valuation to hold the rate steady. The 1897 total real and personal valuation climbs to roughly $1,012,557,256 with total polls near 154,724.
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Boston
Icc Icc
Cscesscdacascen
Casssonseneses
Ieee
BEA Bio Ward
Macon
Ward
SMW
Momamnteo
Voseahev
Renin
Sevesennaneeencesers
Hiss Syerewreveses
Conney
Schoo Pospesey
Stevenson Loses Real Estate Case In Supreme Court
James Stevenson the real estate operator loses after Judge Lathrop sustains the defendant's demurrer and dismisses the petition with costs in Stevenson versus Louise K Wilson and Sarah M Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stevenson
Lathrop
Supreme Court
Stevenson
Louise K. Wilson
Sarah 8. Kimball
Advertising listing for wringers and carpet sweepers
Prices for Colby wringers and ball bearing wringers range from 3 percent to $8.00 with various increments. Combination roll wringers sell from $1.25 to $2.50. Bissell carpet sweepers priced at $1.10. American Wringer Company located at 8 Arch Street between Franklin and Summer Streets. Repairing and specialty services noted.
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Colby
Bissell
American
Arch Street
Franklin
Summer Street
First Blood in Pittsburg Miners Strike
The first blood of the Pittsburg miners strike was Jacob Mott, a drummer with the McDonald Band, cut in the face during a confrontation with Sheriff Lowry’s deputies near the Plum Creek tipple. The clash occurred as strikers returned to camp after injunctions were read, with tensions rising as deputies pushed the crowd back and ordered dispersal.
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Pittsburg
Jacob Mott
McDonald Band
Plum Creek
McDonald
Sheriff Lowry
Turtle Creek
Monroeville
Richard
Joseph Brown
Lowry
Striking Women Parade Led by Emma Haas Near Plum Creek
About forty women marched toward Plum Creek in a campaign scene led by Emma Haas the Strikers Queen. They carried a flag and banners urging women’s rights and fair wages while Jacob Thompson supported the effort. Deputies lined the route, taunts flew, and the crowd dispersed peacefully with no serious trouble.
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Plum Creek
Queen
Emma Haas
Jacob Thompson
Pesin
Thieves Strike Three Homes in Boston Areas
Sneak thieves active in Boston yesterday entered Patrick J. Hurley’s home at 3 Bradford Street through a rear window and stole jewelry. At Susan Eckels’s flat at 59 Middlesex Street entry was gained by false keys and valuables taken, with Minnie Milligan’s rooms at 419 Harrigan Avenue also entered by false keys.
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Boston
Patrick J. Hurley
Bradford Street
Susan Eckels
Middlesex Street
Minnie Milligan
Harrigan Avenue
New England Coast Excursion To Narragansett Pier
New Haven rail line offers a special through train from Boston, Pawtucket and Providence to Narragansett Pier on Tuesday August 17, with reduced round trip fares. The resort anchors crowds with a five mile rocky shoreline from Casino to Point Judith and a thriving summer scene.
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New England
Narragansett Pier
Atlantic Seaboard
York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston
Pawtucket
Providence
Point Judith
Fitchburg Railroad Offers Buffalo Round Trip Fare
The Fitchburg railroad offers a one fare round trip to Buffalo on account of the G A R national encampment. Tickets are valid leaving August 21 to 23 and returning by August 31 inclusive. Inquiries and circulars available from J R Watson general passenger agent Boston Mass.
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Buffalo
Fitchburg Railroad
J. R. Watson
Boston
Mass
Suspects Held Near North Adams in Reed Murder Case
State Detective Whitney returns from a two day absence and reports no new light on the Reed murder. Two strangers traced from Charlemont to Lee are arrested in Lenoxville and identified as W H Pugh and Elmer Hodges, though not the Conn murderers. The inquest is suspended pending new material evidence.
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North Adams
Whitney
Jennie Ray
Reed
Oakland
A. J. Deming
Reed House
Charlemont
Lenoxville
Lee
W. H. Pugh
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Elmer Hodges
Melrose
Nichols
Trumbull
Pugh
Hodges
New York State
Greenfield
Connecticut
Kent
Pownal
Pinkerton
Boinay
Weeks
I.justice
Two Suspects Arrested in Nichols Murder Case
In LEE Aug 13 two men chased across northern Berkshire county are captured. They identify as W H Pugh of Poughkeepsie and Elmer Bodies. They resemble the murderers in appearance but deny involvement in Nichols or Reed murders. Connecticut officers expected to identify them tomorrow.
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Lee
Berkshire County
Bonai
Eeks
Nichols
W. H. Pugh
Poughkeepsie
Elmer
Reed
Connecticut
My Clothier's Free Band Concerts Draw Growing Crowd
A Salem Cadet Band concert at My Clothier's on Hanover and Portland streets draws increasing public support and praise for Conductor Jean M. Missud and a 21 member orchestra. The Aug 20 show features the East Boston Cadet Band of sixty pieces under F M Record with plans for an extra platform to accommodate the crowd.
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My Clothier
Wolf
Salem Cadet Band
Hanover Street
East Boston
F. M. Record
of Sousa
Ireland
Tragic murder suicide at Leverett Street lodging house
Joseph S. Kuntz a 24 year old hostler at Welch Hall stables shot himself after a quarrel with wife at 123 Leverett Street. The couple had frequent drink fueled disputes heard by nearby lodgers. A pistol was involved as Kuntz attempted to seize the revolver. his wife hid it and in the struggle he fired into his heart ending the tragedy.
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Joseph
Kuntz
Welch & Hall
Portland Street
Regatta heats and finals highlight tense rowing day
In a crowded river scene New York faltered after a yawl hit a boat, Bogart injured, arrest made as crews struggled to finish. Wins go to Wachusett in intermediate singles and Ariel in senior fours, with Institute and Worcester captains clinching key heats. Final eight sees Worcester High School claim victory. An Australian match and exhibition mile planned for tomorrow.
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Bogart
New York
Eyck
Staten Island
Ariel
Crescent
Institute
Argonaut
Columbia
Green
Charles Henry Lewis
Wachusett Club
Worcester
B. G. Wilson
N. Y
A. C
John McCullum Binder
Malta Club
Philadelphia
F. J. Greer
Columbia Poneee. Association
East Boston
Mass
Voight
Atlantic Club
R. C
Institute Club
Newark
Toronto
Columbia A. C
Washington
James B. Juvenal
Pennsylvania Barge Club
F. Alward
Toronto Rowing Club
Thomas N. Joyce
Atlanta
Ene Springfield
Joseph J. Whitehead
West End Boat Club
Boston
E. A. Thompson
Argonaut Club
J. J. Ryan
Joseph Maguire
Bradford Boat Club
Cambridge
C. Louis van Dame
Mutual Boat Club
Detroit
Edward Marsh
Vesper Club
Shell
Ariel Club
Baltimore
Staten Island B. C
Columbia Athletic Club
Crescent of Philadelphia
Worcester High School Association
Montrose Club
Fairmont Club
James Wray
F. D Rogers
Massachusetts
Sheepshead Bay
Saratoga
Ten Bre
McDowell
Worcester High School
Montrose
New York A. C
Trolley Bridge
Post's Official Guide to the Klondike and Gold Fields
The Post presents The Official Guide to the Klondike and the Gold Fields of Alaska priced at 2 cents. It spans about three hundred pages with eight official maps and thirty-two full-page half-tones from specially taken photographs. Special routes offered for travel to the G A R national encampment in Buffalo via Fitchburg railroad at a reduced round trip fare.
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Klondike
Pike's Peak
The
Post
Alaska
G. A. R. National
Truffalo
Fitchburg
Funeral of Senor Canovas Del Castillo in Madrid
Madrid August 13 funeral rites for Senor Canovas del Castillo drew a vast crowd as troops and officials formed the procession. Wreaths, cloaked shops, and a solemn milelong cortege ended with interment in St Isidor Cemetery amid artillery salvos and bells.
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Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Duke of Sotomayor
Martinez de Campos
Marquis de la Merrzed
Senora Canovas
Senor Sagasta
Senor Canovas
St. Isidor
Immigration Bureau Sends Instructions on Anarchist Arrival
Commissioner Powderly directed immigration officials in New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore and Quebec Canada to watch for anticipated arrival of Spanish anarchists in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Powderly
The
Immgration Bureau
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Quebec
Canada
Bismarck Condolence on Canovas Cries in Telegram
Prince Bismarck expresses deep respect in a telegram to Senora Canovas stating he has never bowed to anyone except when hearing the name Canovas. The message is dated from Madrid on August 13.
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Madrid
Prince Bismarck
Senora Canovas
Canovas
Alleged highwaymen arrested after gang raid
A raid on an alleged gang of tramps at the old McLean Asylum grounds led to two men being held on highway robbery charges. James D. Galvin and James H. Coakley faced $1000 bail each for Superior Court after James H. Coleman of the West End Railway identified them as robbers who took $90.80. George Green and Felix J. O Neil received three months in the House of Correction, and John McCarthy was jailed for walking on Boston and Maine tracks after a $10 fine default.
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McLean Asylum
James H. Coleman
West End Railway Company
Courtesterday
Aving
Superior Court
James D. Galvin
James H. Coakley
Duelchallenge Sparks Paris Arrival of Princes in 1900s
Prince Henri of Orlean telegraphed acceptance to a challenge from the Count of Turin on arriving at his father’s Rue Jean Goujon home. Seconds discuss duel terms. Avagadro Di Quinto and Marquis Ginori back the Count of Turin. Duel likely near Paris tomorrow, possibly Chantilly or Fontainebleau. Turin left Italy without official war ministry permission.
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Paris
Prince Henri of Orleans
Turin
Jean Goujon
Avagadro di Quinto
Carlo Ginori
Chantilly
Fontainebleau
Italy
Touring the Provinces of Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island
The piece extols Atlantic provinces as a cool romantic escape for travelers from the U S with August and September ideal. It recommends a rail tour from Boston via St John Bay of Fundy Digby Annapolis Valley Evangeline country Halifax Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island. It notes a two cent stamp suffices for information and praises Boston & Maine Rail Road passenger service for comfort and speed.
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United States
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Kidward Island
New
New England
St. John
St. John River
Bay of Fundy
Digby
Annapolis Valley
Halifax
Cape Breton
Prince Edward Island
Boston & Maine Railroad
Union Station
Ton
Boston & Maine
Millinery Law in Massachusetts Interpreted Narrowly
Attorney General Knowlton states the law banning wearing bird feathers or bodies for adornment in Massachusetts applies only to birds killed within the state. Citizens in New York Chicago London and Paris may be relieved that the restriction does not cover birds slaughtered outside Massachusetts.
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Mil Iinery
New York
Chicago
London
Paris
Massacusetts
Knowlton
Three Men Arrested in Forgery and Vagrancy Case
Police captured three men suspected of a gang operation involving forged letters and notes. One man carried printing material and claimed to collect for a newsboys excursion, another pair faced charges of obtaining money by false pretenses with possible forgery. Complainant is Harry L. Ayer of Hawley Street.
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Joseph Gaylor
John King
C. H. Brown
Frank Stevens
Michael Driscoll
Harry L. Ayer
Hawley Street
Mr. Ayer
Catherine
Fight at Camden Street Ends With Hospital and Arrests
Edward Hill and Jesse Simmons, brothers in law and former inmates, clashed after Hill's release. Hill attacked in the Camden Street house after confronting his wife’s brother in law. Both men suffered injuries and were arrested for assault and battery.
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Camden Street
Edward Hill
City Hospital
Jesse Simmons
Hill
Simmons
House of Correction
Boxing Gossip and Labor Day Plans From Buffalo to Albany
Boxing chatter spans Aug 23 to Aug 28 events with Kelly Burke in Lowell slate for Buffalo bout, Griffo challenging Leeds in Atlantic City, and O'Brien in Liverpool chasing Craig. Other notes mention daily purses, Mullins Daly talks, and a Klondike pursuit. L A 6789 hosts Aug 12 meeting with five new candidates, labor groups planning uniforms and a political action committee.
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Sammy Kelly
Luke Burke
Lowell
Buffalo
Kelly
England
Palmer
Griffo
Horace Leeds
Atlantic City
Dick O’brien
Liverpool
Alf Mitchell
Frank Craig
Johnny van Heest
Johnny
Maurice Rosenberg
Jack Hamilton
Troy
N. Y
Revere
Billy Rochford
Chicago
New York
Frank Zimpher
Albany
Fort Orange
Frisco
Joeullins
the Post
Mike Daly
Bangor
Daly
Mullins
Boston
Ullins
Griffin
Charley Simpson
Einches
Joe
McPartland
America
Orge V. Tuohey
L. A
K. of L
Webster Hall
O. Me
Knights of Labor
Wells M Building
Washington Street
Bryan greeted by 30000 in Butte Montana reception
The crowd roared as 30,000 people packed Butte depots and streets to welcome W J Bryan. He told of the Madison Square Garden speech anniversary and called it a friend meeting, then spoke at Walkersville suburb, delaying a race track appearance due to a carpenters boycott.
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Butte
W. J. Bryan
Madison Square Garden
New York
Mr. Bryan
Walkersville
Carpenters
Bryan
Head House Maintains Beach Suit Prices Despite Reduced Costs
Crescent Beach management and Park Commissioner Hodges refuse to lower rates at Head House in South Boston. L. E. Bow defends prices as unchanged since the season start, arguing aristocratic patrons object to discounts and noting free closet access with suit rental.
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Crescent Beach
Boston
Hodges
L. E. Bow
Messrs
Bow
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MR. Stevenson
Sanford
Potter
Fix
Sheriff
Nt de Armitt
Oak Hill
Benjamin Tarr
de Armitt
Strikers
Clothier
Joseph $. Kuntz
USS P
Syver
Salah Hess
Is Sons Son & | & CO
N’s Laver
A. Johnson
Johnson
O. H. Ingalls
Dea
Price
Tang &. Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Canovas Funeral
Bismarck
Prince Henri
Rome
Turners
Turner
Bean & Harris, Connolly & Davis
A. H. Fowler
Choate Drug and Chemical Co
A. J. G. FE. Coleman
L.nus v Deary
Fred C Greene
Wm. B. Hunt & Co
A.D
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Butte, Montana
A. A. U. Alliance
Amateur Athletic Union
League of American Wheelmen
Bertha
Wilson Bros
Bolt—Casey
Shawmut Avenue
P. A. Frederickson
Edward P. Bolt
R Gnerlie Casey
Caverly—Fuller
Roxbury
K. Mitchell
George W. Caverly
Alice M. Fuller
Caldwell
Joshua Caldwell
Mt. Auburnn Chapel
Espury
An. Jt
Gees C Adden
Michael and
J. McCadden
Centre Street
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont &T
Park Square Station
New Haway & Harifar Railroad
Shore Line
New Condon
New Ven
Bay State Limited
Tee Caine
Willimantic
New Haves
Pascilla
Mipe Orchestra
Ae Fox
Ib Pia Weauays
Uth Pilgrim
Flero E Slanington
Freeieeaaas
Hampshire
Norwich
Kall
New London
City OF Worcester
GTON
Peanay’ Tan Colonial Xteene
Jane B. m
Federal Express
Old State
Amo
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