Massachusetts Campaigns Show Clash Over Finances and Reform
The piece argues that voters face a choice between Democratic accountability for financial distress and Republican defense of corporate interests. It cites 1889 1893 policy shifts, the gold reserve, and the Sherman act, contrasting a perceived Democratic reformist agenda with Republican alleged looting and a rise in hard times. It references Pillsbury Hart Greenhalge Crapo and Harrison, noting Massachusetts politics as a battleground for these themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
State House
Pillsbury
Hart
Greenhalge
Crapo
Harrison
Treasury
Cleveland
New York
Republican ‘Administration
Republican Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Passage of Voorhees bill would add five million currency
The Voorhees bill extending national bank issues to bond and deposit values would immediately supply New England with five million dollars in currency. It would boost trade and legitimate enterprise, provide real money for wages, and alleviate the currency scare. Senators must hear New England's call for swift passage of this desirable measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Millson
United States
Senate urged to speed repeal bill on silver act
The Senate is urged to hasten repeal of the silver act by drafting its own bill without waiting for the House. The House will not vote on the pending measure until August 28, with a September deadline looming. Advancing a calendar bill in line with Cleveland's repeal plan could save at least two weeks and pressure Gorman and the steering committee to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Vigilant and rivals test sails in Newport Astor Cup duel
The New York syndicate centreboard sloop Vigilant shows speed and skill in the Astor Cup race off Newport. Four major sloops contested rough wind and sea conditions as they test sailing prowess ahead of next month’s final races. Victory for Vigilant, barring Pilgrim misfortune, would cement her status as the best boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Syndicate
Newport
Adaly's Pay and the Brookline Gas Labor Dispute
The piece defends workers wage cuts by Brookline Gas Company and condemns employer contractors. It argues the $2 daily wage is insufficient for pipe labor and calls for honoring the city accord and fair pay, noting wider union-driven price pressures while defending day laborers.
Reduction in Wages Reported In Recent Settlement
A recent settlement indicates a reasonable reduction in wages has occurred. The agreement reflects adjustments likely affecting workers and aligns with ongoing labor negotiations in the industry. Further details and parties involved were not specified in the readable text.
New England Seeks Solid Vote on Unconditional Repeal
The writer argues doubts about Senator Hoar and Senator Chandler over free coinage are unwarranted and political motives unlikely to sway their votes. Gallinger Blair and the Boston & Maine railroad are not affected, and the expectation is that they will vote reasonably. New England's aim is for a united, unconditional repeal in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Senator Chandler
New Hampshire
Gallinger
Blair
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England
Congress
Young women flee Chicago summer wages myth
The article notes many domestic workers who went to Chicago for World’s Fair season are returning home. It cites the Post’s warning and suggests Chicago’s summer conditions are harsh for those without leisure to relax, contrasting Boston as a preferable summer resort. Returns reflect unmet wage expectations and regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Post
Boston
Confirmation urged for Flynn as Boston fire marshal
It seems unlikely the board of underwriters objects to the appointment of Hon E J Flynn as Boston fire marshal. The appointment by Governor Russell is widely praised for its quality, and Flynn’s character, intelligence, and experience fit the post well. The council should proceed with confirmation at the next session, postponed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Underwriters
E. J. Flynn
Boston
Russell
Flynn
Observant Titizer notes city duties and fair plans
Commissioner McNary began official duties with a Southboro basin inspection alongside City Engineer Jackson. The Clover Club will take a 100-strong World’s Fair excursion from Boston Sept 2 including Niagara. dignitaries listed. Aldermen debate dust in City Hall carpet during semiannual cleaning. Mayor Matthews vetoed a prior carpet replacement. Also mentions John C. Paige, noted insurance figure, strolling Boston streets.
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McNary
Boston Water Board
Jackson
Southboro
Clover Club
Frank L. Wells
Boston
Great Niagara
John W. Corcoran
Owen A Galvin
J. M. Galvin
John F. Dever
Thomas J. Barry
J. L. Wells
City Hall
Hugh O'Brien
Matthews
Suit Filed Over Northern Pacific Mismanagement Probe
A Northern Pacific stockholder hires Read and Pettit to sue directors Henry Villard Edwin Abbott Charles Colby and Colgate Hoyt for malfeasance in office claiming they bought property for personal profit totaling about ten million dollars. Read says the suit will be funded by the plaintiff if directors refuse to act. Brayton Ives Henry Glove and Jay Cooke Jr, who investigated the railroad, are said to back the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Northern Pacific Railway
Road and Pettit
Henry Villard
Eewin’h. Abbott
Charles T. Colby
Colgate Hoyt
Northern Pacific
United States
Read
Read. & Pettit
The
Brayton Ives
Henry Gloves
Jay Cooke, Jr
London
Rea Anh
Jayson
Kentucky
Farmer Bethune
Kiver
Hackney
America
Bobby
Columbus
Duke de Verequa
Stake’s Magazine
Providence Journal
Sick Baby Service Fund Status Report
Boston Post records show a fund status with $100 previously acknowledged. The August 46, 1856 report lists calls by Dr. C D Ball and details cases treated. totals include 652 cases by Aug 16 and 680 total cases treated up to Aug 28, reflecting ongoing activity and receipts.
Eighth Infantry elects Dodge for colonel after board
A circular from Lieutenant-Colonel Charles L. Dodge congratulates the Eighth Infantry M V M on its prospects and urges prudence. The regimental examining board meets next Wednesday when Sergeant Bessom of Company Eighth seeks second lieutenancy. If Bessom passes, the regiment will have its full electors and a colonel election is expected to be ordered. Captain Stopford reports line votes favor Dodge for colonel based on postal-card inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Dodge
Eighth Infantry
Bessom
Company
Eighth
Ean
Stopford
EH Company of
Beverly
Dodge
Man Struck by Freight Train Dies in Wareham
Harry Bateson a 89 year old Wareham mechanic was walking on Old Colony railroad tracks at 980 yesterday morning when struck by a freight train. He suffered compound fractures of both legs arms and jaw and other injuries. He died at General Hospital at 2 35 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bateson
Wareham
Old Colony
General Hospital
Watch Theft Suspect Held by City Police
Amos V. Downing aged 23 is under arrest at Station 5 for allegedly stealing a wristwatch valued at an amount from Frank F Haynes of 38 Dwight Avenue. The watch has been recovered by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos V. Downing
Res
Frank F Haynes
Dwight
Look Out For Live Cinders Fire Damages Home
A burning barrel with hot ashes caused $25 damage to a wooden dwelling occupied by District Chief Patrick E. Keyes. The fire occurred around 5 o'clock in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick E. Keyes
Agencies Say There Are Many of Them in Boston Work Scene
A Post reporter surveyed employment agencies on Washington Street to gauge working women out of work versus men. Pro prietresses report many applicants and few jobs, noting dull seasons, returning girls from Chicago, and a mix of vacancies for waitresses and housemaids amid hard times.
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Boston
Windy City
Post
Glark’s
Washington Street
Standard Employment Agency
Harge
Chicago
French
Old
Nova Scotia
Finn
School Street
Lane
Treasury notes and bank losses for depositors policy
A Boston reader argues against expanding bank circulation by issuing notes against securities. He proposes Treasury notes equal to the proposed increase, saving interest for citizens, and questions a Virginia senator Hunton plan to make banks or government fund losses payable by the state. HeSuggests taxing bank earnings to fund depositor loss payments. Dated August 16, 1893. N. E. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Hunton
Virginia
Boston
Was Miss Manola Bitten New Rochelle Hydrophobia Tale
A New Rochelle rumor claims Marion Manola the actress shows hydrophobia signs after a July 24 dog bite. Husband Jack Mason reportedly recounted a bull terrier attack on Duke, his Irish setter, as Adelaide, his 18 year old stepdaughter, tried to separate the dogs. Mrs Mason reportedly fainted, cauterization was done, and she traveled to Michigan to visit her parents. Doctors allegedly ordered dog removal and monitored symptoms, which allegedly eased by day but rose at night.
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New York
New Rochelle
Marion Manola
Jack Mason
Mason
Adelaide
O'Neil
Michigan
McDonald Gregory Nuptials At St Charles Church
The Rev Lawrence Slavery celebrated a nuptial mass uniting James W McDonald and Henrietta Gregory of Woburn at St Charles Catholic Church. Guests included James Cormon as best man and Mary J Moore as bridesmaid. A wedding breakfast followed at Edward J Gregory’s home. The couple will tour Lake Sunapee then reside in Woburn.
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St. Charles’ Catholic
Woburn
Lawrence
Pastagio
James W. McDonald
Henrietta Gregory
McDonald
Boston
Grosery
Philadelphia
Thomas Shannon
Norristown
Penn
Wiliam Gregory
S. J
Church of the Jesus
James H. Conway
James Cormon
St. Mary’s Church
Salem
Mary J. Moore
Edward J. Gregory
Marriages and Names From Local City Notices
Marriages recorded include Curt Ore a this ty age sixteen of Cambridge and Hanaford of this city. Howes and Howes married in Cambridge with William R. Lord and Rev. J Reynolds officiating. Elizabeth Mehaffey Howe listed as daughter of General Albion Parris Howe. Inson-Baker pair wed in Boston area on Aug. 16 with Samuel A. officiating. Kerven-Brennan: William Kerrem and Rosanne Brennan married in this city on Aug. 6 by Rev. Henry A. Barry.
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Hanaford
C Seite
Baith G. Gis
Howes-Howe
Cambridge
William R. Lord
J. Reynolds
Lacieh” Howe
Buffalo
Elizabeth Mehaffey Howe
Albion Parris Howe
WA. A
Samuel A
Br Lyn
Christina
Ter
Soup Jopkinson
George E "Ferce Baker
Mass
Kerven—Brennan
Henry A. Barry
William Kerrem
Rosanne Brennan
Obituary notices from Chicago papers request copy
Fragmented obituary style lines list ages and names in Chicago area. Individuals include Amelia Backhoff wife of John Backhoff aged 45 years six months, Willie Brown and Elizabeth aged two, Timothy Boot Thomas H. and Norg Clair aged six months, Edward Gaffney son of James and Clara aged 10, Timoth y Boot and Ponsia Sunday entries with dates in August.
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Bee Dee
John Brown
Bagkhome
Amelia
Jon Backhoff
Willie Brown
Ee Ee
Elizah
Balkam
Mt Made
Paredetiok
AL Charlestown
Ang
Timothy Boot
Thomas H
Norg Clair
Mon Gaffney
Edward Gaffney
James
Clara Gaffney
Ponsia
Chicago
Funeral Designs And Cut Flowers Price Cut
Funeral designs and cut flowers offered by J. W. Newman Floriste at 1 Pemberton Streethouse, with reduced prices for the best arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Newman
Floriste’ Echange
Pemberton
Summer theatre notes stir Park and Bowdoin Square
John W. Ransowe seeks livelier onstage work as he headlines Pauline Hall while Park Theatre cards tout a refreshed house with Florentine frescoes by W. A. Crown. Frank Stanley leads a twelve piece orchestra as new stage sets and electric lights debut.
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Ww. A. Crown
Frank Stanley
William Austin
Playhouse
Manager Pilling
Puzzling Fragments Turn Up In News Clippings
A quirky collage of quoted lines and jokes from various sources and eras, including references to Chicago records, Vogue, Providence Journal, and Godey’s Umpire. The snippets swing from jokes about dentists and tailors to a mournful portrayal of a sports umpire, all echoing old newspaper humor.
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Boston Post
Aterea
POS
Euabet
Frank Hichardson
Tribune
A Crozier
Ite
Lewis Bird
Satan
George A. Gordon
Qld South Church
Dr. Gordon
Gordon
Salvation Army
Colonel Ingersoll
North End
Back Bay
Dr.Gordon
Labrador
Neptune
Miss Harper
Vermont
Adaly
Brookline Gas Company
Kent
Moon
Quad
John C. Paige
Sick Baby Service
Cinders
Miss Manola
TRE
Woburn Wedbing
Orficia
Ratteosa
Wilson Bro
Leonora
Wrae
Palace Theatre
Hand
John W. Ransowe
Petin
Ris
John W. Ransone
Pauline Hall
the Tremont
Charles Metcalf
Hollis Street
Columbia ‘Theatres
Nantucket
John J. McNally
Peter F. Dailey
Brockton
the Columbia
Lawrence Harney
Globe Theatre
Blanche Marsden
Frederick Marsden
Hanley
Ormonde
Bob
James A. Hoey
Lily Sinclair
Bowdoin Square
Eton
John CG. Jeefries
Worcester
Dana
Tree End
Pleasant St
Jeffries Nee
Hes Nney
Entertainments
Johnson
Benj. Johnson
Washington St
Old South Church
Sth
PINES
New York City
Revere Beach R.R
Boston MU
Museum
Eecenoe Ty
R. M. Field
Heatre
Roland Reed
Seterda
Edo
Pittsburc
Appleton & Bassett’s
Connolly’s
Adams House
PARK
J. A. Crabtree
F. E. Piper
Jas. F. Hogg
Daly
G. K
Young Mile Sisters
Portescue
Tremont
Qpera CO
Fenbach
Madame Favart
Miss Hal
Dorothy Denning
Rbowpdoin Theatre
Chas. F. Atkinson
Grand Opera House
White Squadron
WH. Austin
B. J. Pulling
Nebbe
Donunapre
la Rier
Rada
Austin&stone
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