Interior Secretary Smith Reports on Pensions and Census
The annual report outlines pension fraud exposed by special examiners in Norfolk and New Mexico, notes tampering by claim agents in Iowa, and credits pension stoppages with saving the government funds. It discusses census timing, Indian affairs policy, civil service concerns, and calls for new Interior buildings and statehood for Utah New Mexico Arizona with Oklahoma prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Norfolk
New Mexico
Iowa
Porter
Carroll ID. Wright
Cherokee Outlet
Indian Bureau
Classified Service
Treasury of
United States
Interior Department
Utah
Arizona
Oklahoma
Captain Vinal Dead Retired Boston Police Captain Passes
Paul J. Vinal a long service Boston police captain died at his Jamaica Plain home from dropsy and kidney trouble. Born 1828 in Scituate he joined the force in 1855 rising through sergeant lieutenant to captain. He retired February 6 1900 with a pension of $1000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Vinal
Boston
Spring Park Avenue
Jamaica Plain
Vinal
Scituate
Boston Police Department
Leutenant
South Boston
Van Alen Visits Boston Temple of Travel
J. J. Van Alen, newly appointed minister to Italy, arrived in Boston on Thanksgiving night. He checked into the Thorndike, signed the register as Newport Rhode Island, and spent a short time touring the Park Square hotel before departing on the eight o'clock train the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Athens
Italy
J. J. van Alen
Thorndike
Newport
Park Square
Pride of Massachusetts Club Hosts Monthly Blowout
The Court Pride of Massachusetts held its monthly blowout at B83 Hanover Street last night with all members performing. The club singers, including Mr. J. J. Keenan, entertained with impersonations and the hit song Mr. O Hooligan. After the musical portion, lunch was served to all by 3 or more attendees, and the gathering broke up late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Court Pride of
Massachusetts
Hanover Street
J. J. Keenan
Mr. O'Hooligan
Waves of the Future Battles at Sea and Submerged Warcraft
Sunday Post preview outlines future naval warfare with underwater boats, dynamite cruisers, and new tactics. Mentions a mechanized school and bath facilities, plus adjusted payment figures for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Sunday Post
Long Salem Captain Thompson Will Filed for Probate
The will of Captain William H. Thompson of Salem was filed in probate. He leaves 2000 to Dr. Kate Mudge and 5000 to John M. Raymond, with complex trusts benefiting his wife, widow, relatives, and several charitable entities. Executor is Raymond. dated January 11, 1893. possible contest anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
William H. Thompson
Kate Mudge
John M. Raymond
Hattie E. Putnam
Iowa
Lydia Ellen Butler
Louisa M. Thompson
Henry M. Thompson
Marella J. Butler
Albert W. Thompson
Herman E. Thompson
Lowell
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
The
Samaritan Society of
Central Baptist Guild House of
City of
William F. Perry
George W. Cressey
Napoleon Thibault
Trinity Church Plans Christian Pawn Shop Venture
Trinity Church workers push to open a “Christian pawn shop” linked to Trinity House at the South End. With interest capped at four percent and guided by Christian principles, the project aims to aid social outreach, backed by Thanksgiving donations and led by Dr. Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Trinity House
Trinity
Donald
Smith Goes Free in Leaman Murder Case Hearing
In Brockton on December 1, the hearing for Edward F. Luddy John F Mahar and Michael Smith charged with the April 26 1892 murder of Collins S Leaman was held. Witnesses described the autopsy and a confession by Luddy. Judge Reed discharged Smith while Luddy Mahar remain for December 9 proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Edward F. Luddy
John F. Mahar
Michael Smith
Collins S. Leaman
Court House
Leforest W. Connors
Winthrop House
Connors
Mahar
Seaman
Portfolio No 3 ready for delivery at Post Office
No 3 Portfolio is being delivered and can be obtained today at the Post Office. No 4 will likely be ready for delivery a week from today. Yesterday's demand was very heavy and they are expected to be the artistic success of the season. This series of engravings from government photographs is superior to cheap imitations that may appear on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of
the Post
Bindery Binders Ordered by The Post Portfolio Team
The POST orders a limited supply of binders for portfolios to preserve and present sets. Two grades priced at 50 cents and 1 each, cheaper than usual retail. Ready in about a week. Mail applications to Portfolio Binder The POST Boston Mass with payment and earliest date of application reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Boston
Mass
Medfield Asylum Case Shows Strong Win for Complainants
Hearing before the Governor's Council favors F L White & Co against the Medford Insane Asylum building committee. A source says most charges proved and a compromise offered to continue payments for extra work and full contract money as work progresses. Settlement set for next Thursday. A private inquiry is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. White & Co
Medford Insane Asylum
Post
Getchell cites stagnation in Massachusetts banks amid surplus
National Bank Examiner Getchell spoke at Quincy House noting that surplus money in Massachusetts banks signals a sluggish business cycle. He said the panic a few months earlier prompted bank realignment, but New England overall has weathered the money scarcity with prudent management. The Boston banks he has examined are reported in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Getchell
Quincy
New York State
New England
Boston
Funeral of Colonel Chase Philbrick in Lawrence
The funeral for Colonel Chase Philbrick of Lawrence is set for Sunday afternoon at the Universalist Church. Other items note William Warren’s arrest near Portsmouth for stealing $21, Peter Crowley held on $10,000 for manslaughter related assault, and the Marblehead cruiser trial at New London next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Chase Philbrick
Lawrence
Universalist Church
Peter Crowley
Lowell
John O’connor
O’connor
St. John’s Hospital
Philip H. Reilly
Main Street
Hartford
Conn
Marblehead
New London
Eugene P. Lebaron
Middleboro
Lebaron
Haverhill
Gordon
C. F. Hills
Elmer 8. Whipple
Horace Thompson
A. S. Eaton
United States
Newport
Madeira
Lizzie H. Tully
Dedham
Bussey Bridge
St. Mary's Church
Brookdale Cemetery
E. M. Jones
Taunton
Boston University Medical School
American Home Missionary Society
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
Lockout Hits Hebrew Bakers Pressure at H. & S Romanoff
A lockout of forty union Hebrew bakers occurred after bosses at H. and S Romanoff demanded workers renounce unions and accept open hours without extra pay. Bakers held a meeting at 53 Hanover street and will stay out until hired at union rates for union hours. The Inside Electric Workers' Union also shifted meeting day. Decorative Painters endorsed the strike at Keith's theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. & S Romanoff
Salem Street
International Bakers’ Union
Hanover Street
Romanoffs
Post
Wood Carvers Union denounces Alderman Lee
Last evening the Wood Carvers Union held a meeting in which Alderman Lee was denounced. Resolutions were passed condemning his candidacy for the Board of Aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Carvers
Wood Carvers’ Union
Alderman Lee
Board of Aldermen
Sunken schooner off Egg Rock linked to Sarah Louise or Emma P Newcomb
Swampscott reports a sunken vessel near Egg Rock may be the Sarah Louise or Emma P Newcomb. Carr Bros of Cohasset identified features matching Sarah Louise, while other locals suspect Emma P Newcomb. Life-saving crew described the wreck. owners and crew details are noted. officials may blow the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Carr
Carr Bros
Cohasset
Sarah Louise
Hyannis
Carr
Charles 8. Todd
Calais
Port Johnson
Mr. Carr
Swampscott
Rockport
Day
Alfred Day
Mmn P. Newcomb
Deer Island
Allen
Emma P. Newcomb
Counterfeit Money Found Buried on Hawthorne Street
Malden December 1. While digging post holes for Lyman B. Jordan a worker uncovered about two quarts of counterfeit currency buried one foot deep. The hoard included dollars half dollars quarters and a few five cent pieces dated 1860 and 1860 in good condition and buried only recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Lyman B. Jordan
Hawthorne Street
Forty Eight Acres Land Sale reshapes Brockton growth
Brockton on December 1 reports the sale of forty eight acres transferred from Hills Brett to H. T. Anglim. A fifty-man business syndicate plans street construction and immediate subdivision into house lots for market, signaling the citys near term expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Hills Brett
H. T. Anglim
Pleasant Street
West Elm
Malden Carpenter Nathaniel Hemmenway Dies at 68
Nathaniel Hemmenway, a prominent Malden carpenter and builder, died at his Columbia street home at age 68 after long illness. Fire two years ago wrecked his shop and he was badly burned while saving money from the blaze. He was born in Malden and leaves a widow and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Det
Nathaniel Hemmenway
Columbia Street
Mr. Hemmenway
Brookline Woman Injured as Carriage Spooked by Electric Car
Mrs William Stearns of Sewall avenue Brookline was thrown from her carriage when a horse bolted after a passing electric car. She struck her head on the curbstone and the full extent of injuries is unknown. Coachman John Ferguson suffered severe injuries and was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stearns
Sewall Avenue
Brookline
John Ferguson
Massachusetts General Hospital
1894 petitions filed with secretary of commonwealth
The petitions include Holyoke Street Railway Company seeking charter amendments to lay tracks on private lands Braintree Street Railway Company requesting authority to purchase the Randolph Street Railway Company franchise and property to issue stock and M C Dizer B S Lovell and others proposing Weymouth division and incorporation of a new town for consideration today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commonwealth
Holyoke Street Railway Company
Braintree Street Railway Company
Randolph Street Railway Company
M. C. Dizer
Camden builds first weasel schooner in Camden in two years
H. M. Bean signed a contract to construct a 1500 ton four masted schooner for New Jersey parties. The vessel is scheduled to be launched in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
H. M. Bean
New Jersey
Doctor Dewey Offers Free Treatments At Hotel Pelham
All diseases treated free for two weeks by Dr. Dewey at Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street. Targeted conditions include catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia rheumatism kidney skin and blood issues. Offices open weekdays nine to eight and Saturdays ten to four with elevator or stairs access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Two Allen nephews arraigned in larceny case
Charles B. Allen and George H. Allen nephews of D. Ashley were arrested last Monday night for stealing 60 dollars of jewelry from Mr. Ashley of Gardner Street Allston. They were arraigned in Brighton District Court yesterday morning and held for the grand jury in 1000 dollars each. Margaret O Flaherty, arrested at the same time, was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Allen
George H. Allen
D. ©. Ashley
Mr. Ashley
Gardner Street
Allston
Brighton
Margaret O'Flaherty
Hearing Delayed in Case Involving Tremont Theatre Children
The Municipal Court postponed the hearing on the complaint against William Seymour actor and stage manager of the Tremont Theatre until Dec 11. The children will continue to perform at the theatre pending disposition of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Seymour
Tremont Theatre
Information Wanted In Gas Bodie Case
Information sought on the matter connected to Folsom & Co from 17 Union Street who were involved in the gas body incident and later troubles were settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folsom & Co
Union Street
Alderman Lee Faces Labor Backlash From Waiters
Waiters condemned Alderman Lee for his actions toward organized labor and pledged to oppose him at the polls. The confrontation signals a political setback for Lee amid labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Organized Labor
Carriage Makers' Union Elects Officers at Meeting
The Carriage Makers' Union elected J. J. Brennan as president J. Buckley as vice-president M. J. Davitt as recording secretary George Rogers as financial secretary J C Jacobson as treasurer and Daniel E. Hagan as sergeant-at-arms. Typographical Union 13 backed by Federal Labor Union against Alderman Lee with support from 722 Washington Street and 994 Washington Street and Wells Memorial Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carriage Makers’ Union
J. J. Brennan
Kh. J. Buckley
M. J. Davitt
George Rogers
J.C. Jacobson
Daniel E. Hagan
Alderman Lee
Federal Labor Union
Washington Street
Wells Memorial Building
Advisory Board of Building Trades
Grievance Meeting Over Tinsmiths Strike At Washington Street
The grievance committee of the Building Trades Council met last evening at 595 Washington Street to hear Business Agent Burke report on the tinsmiths strike. Burke said steam fitters were pulled from A. B. Franklin at the State House and the Walker Pratt project at the United States Hotel, with further calls to release workers in several towns on contracts held by those firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Washington Street
Burke
A. B. Franklin
State House
Walker & Pratt
United States
Weather Turns Cold With Minor Ice Blasts
Weather turns sharply colder for two or three days as temperatures fall from about 42 to 29 degrees. A northwest wind brings a brisk, biting chill and mentions yesterday’s warmth giving way to today and tomorrow’s cold snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Governor Proclaims Mileage Amendment Now In Effect
Governor Russell issues proclamation making the thirty fifth article of the constitution effective. The amendment requires General Court members to pay their own travel fares, as approved at the last election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
General Court
Banquet Honors Mannis & Safford at Quincy House
A complimentary banquet was held last evening at the Quincy House for Mannis and Safford of 129 Court Street, hosted by March Bros Pierce & Co employees who have worked there for ten years. Speeches were given by toastmaster W. W. Patten and several others including J. F. Twiss EK D. Reed Eldridge C. Freeman and Thomas F. Maire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy House
Mannis & Safford
Court Street
March Bros
Pierce & Co
W. W. Patten
J. F. Twiss
Ek, D. Reed
Eldridge C. Freeman
Thomas F. Maire
Brookline Gas Company Employees Meet in Carroll Hall
Brookline Gas Company workers will gather in Carroll Hall at 375 Harrison Avenue Sunday night at 7 o'clock. The meeting will cover matters of importance and all employees are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline Gas Company
Carroll Hall
Harrison Avenue
Sheil Literary Association Hosts Ladies Night at Lincoln Hall
The Sheil Literary Association held a large and happy gathering at Lincoln Hall on Essex Street. The program featured vocal and instrumental music and recitations performed by society members, both ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheil Literary Association
Lincoln Hall
Essex Street
Indignant Sailors Clash Over Sidewalk Arrests Near Union Rooms
About 3000 members of the Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union protest arrests of sailors for standing on the sidewalk near their union rooms while waiting for work. Secretary Walker drafts a bill of specifications for an early hearing with the police. Captain Cain defends arrests as necessary to prevent obstruction and notes complaints from local storekeepers. Walker argues sailors must stay near shipping offices. he alleges police rushed from a barroom to arrest six men and that an officer pressured unionists with a boardinghouse runner. He cites a fight where a union man was chased into the rooms and brutalized in front of about fifty people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Seamen’s Union
Walker
Seamen's Unnion
Board of Police
Cain
Division 1
Rest and posture for timeless beauty in daily life
The piece urges women to favor repose and proper resting positions over constant standing or chair lounging. It argues that true rest comes from reclining, not slouchy sitting, and suggests five minutes of flat back rest on a hard surface to refresh muscles and nerves, emphasizing practicality over laziness.
Gas Leak Attempt Triggers Explosion at Daly's Store
John McCarthy of Daly's liquor store at 760 Washington street smelled gas in the basement about 9 am yesterday and, with a match, tried to locate it. An explosion followed leaving McCarthy badly burned on his face arms and hands. He was removed to City Hospital and lives at 134 Mendum street West Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCarthy
Daly's
Washington Street
McCarthy
City Hospital
Mendum Street
West Roxbury
Letter on Post circulation growth from a concerned reader
A reader writes about the rising circulation of the Post, noting wider readership and daily appeal. The letter observes growing interest in local news and urges continued coverage of community events and topics of public concern.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carroll D. Wright
MR. van Alen
Mechanic
Bath
Frank Girard
Cherry Valley
Hood
Cherry Valley, Mass
William Thompson
Boston Post
Daily Post
O’brien
Foupan
Leaman
Brockton Court
Luddy
Medfield Asylum
MR. Getchell
National Bank Examiner
William Warren
Portsmouth
Warren
Peter McQueen
Somerville
May Elizabeth Tucker
Thomas Tucker
Boston Insurance
Tucker
Fanny Perkins
George Perkins
Congregational Church
Natick
F. E. Sturgiss
M. P. Parker
Salem Hospital
Quigg
New York & New England
Pepperell Centre
E. F. Jones
Binghamton
John O. Parker
Edward Coke Billings
United States District Court
Eastern District of
Louisiana
Temple Street
New Haven
Myers
Yarmouth
Portland
Woburn Committee
James F. Anderson
Quincey Telephone Exchange
Newton Exchange
Charles Baker
Poortown
Westport
Green Farms
Charles Mason
Watertown
David H. Brown
Medford
George G. Stratton
Winchester
Edwin 8. Barrett
Concord
Lewis C. Hall
Fred T. Hemmenway
Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars
Martha C. Johnson
Connecticut
George E. Johnson
Stafford Springs
Lyman Gale
Barre
H. Z. Mills
James A. Creighton
Knox County
Maine
Waterville
Memorial Hall
George Co
Chase
Bates College
A. K. Chase
M. H. Small
Deering
Horace Edward Newell
New Home Sewing Machine Factory
Orange
Orange Masonic Lodge
Graniteville
Frank Riley
Riley
Blakely
Young Men's Christian Associations of
Vermont
St. Johnsbury
Gilman M. Moulton
Lynn
William Smith
Inside Electric Workers’ Union
Blatchford Hall
Keith
New Theatre
Dr. Haynes
North Pub.o
Devonshire Bt
Waiters’ Alliance
PrnezzaTin
Keanrot
Johnson
Sukson A Cos
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover
Oppustte American House
Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union
the Sunday Post
Busile
Ness Woman
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