Dorchester Gaslight seeks 63000 stock, amid sharp questions
Dorchester Gaslight Company petitions to issue 63000 in new stock to extend mains. F P Addicks testifies under cross examination, reveals Bay State Gas profits at 60 cents per 1000 ft and conflicts over director ownership. Hearing postponed to Wednesday as officials debate true purpose and related transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Gaslight Company
F. P. Addicks
General Scharff
Bay State Gas Company
W. E. L. Dillaway
Dorchester Gas Light Company
Dorchester
Dorchester Gas Company
Boston Gas Light Company
General Schaff
N. G. Rust
Boston
Samuel Little
William M. Bush
Westerton
Mr. Addicks
Dorchester Company
Bay State Company
N. J. Rust
Wilder M. Bush
W. R. Addicks
W. E. L. Dilloway
W.E. L. Dilloway
Mr. Dilloway
Addicks
Brookline Company
J. Edward Addicks
Treasury Deficit Shrinks in November and Five Month Totals
Treasury reports November deficit of 1 212 78 and five month deficit of 15 869 227. November receipts 25 986 603 vs expenditures 27 199 283. Compared with November 1894 receipts rose nearly 6 million while expenditures fell 1 250 000. Five month receipts 141 279 116 up 3 700 000. expenditures 157 148 443 down 2 700 000. Custom receipts up 12 000 000. internal revenue first four months 51 494 692, down 13 264 992 from 1894.
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Washington
Treasury
General Order No 300 cites police complaints against officers
General Order No 300 issued by the Board of Police lists complaints filed last night by Joseph G Allard against Lieutenant Henry G Watkins Division 12 Alfred Stetefield against Patrolman George W Patterson Division 11 and Peter Gibson against Reserve Officer John C Stockman Division 1.
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Board of Police
Joseph G. Allard
Henry G. Watkins
Alfred Stetefield
George W. Patterson
Peter Gibson
John C. Stockman
A. P. A. election roils Somerville politics today
Somerville voters go to the polls amid a bitter city wide contest centered on the A P A influence. Davis supporters promise a state wide shift if victorious while Perry backers claim broad city support and warn the A P A plans would reshape City Hall.
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Somerville
Morse
Anti-A.p. P
Davis
Perry Mex
Secret Order
Perry
Robert G. Ingersoll
Odd Fellows
Levi F. S. Davis
City
A P. A
Charles Underhill
City and Ward Committee
Post
Citizens
Knight’s Hall
Equal Rights Quarters
Uftion Square
William H. Flynn
Joan F. Couch
A. E
Political Trick Ends Endorse Curtis to Non Residents
A brief political notice reports an endorsement maneuver titled Political Trick aimed at Curtis targeted at non residents. The item notes involvement of workers and liquor men in the scene.
Keeping Up Corruption Fund by Soliciting From Departments
Dem leaders allege fund raising corruption tied to department solicitations. Rallies listed at Spelman Hall, Bordman Hall, Ola Court House with attendees including ex-representatives and judges. Officials deny bruised claims while accusing Curtis allies of influencing votes and liquor store spending. Canvassing in Ward 19 and efforts to overturn last year’s Curtis result foreground the political row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reardon
Curtis
Burrage
Brookline Gas Company
Wheeler’s Messenger
Thomas Dolan
Jerry Watson
William L. Mooney
Quincy
Perjury Records Reversal Free Langerman in Court
In New York the Court of General Sessions reversed a conviction of Walter Langerman for criminal assault after Barbara Aub recanted under affidavit, declaring her earlier charges false. Langerman was discharged on his own recognizance and to be a witness against Aub for perjury. Aub was jailed to await grand jury action.
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New? York
Court of General Sessions
Goff
Walter L.S. Langerman
Langerman
Barbara Aub
Barbara
They Catch Horse Thieves Norfolk Society Annual Meeting
The Society for Apprehending Horse Thieves in Dedham held its annual meeting announcing a large cash balance. New members were elected and a board of officers was chosen for the next year including President David Neal and vice president Edwin A. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Society For
Norfolk County
David Neal
Edwin A. Brooks
Lucher G. Baker
John W. Chase
Nathaniel Morse
J. Everett Smith
Thomas J. Baker
Alfred Hewins
Augustus B. Endicott
Andrew J. Norris
Charles Russell
Aaron W. Baker
John Dean
Edwin Ramsdell
J. W. Chase
John B. Fisher
Raymond
Horatio G. Turner
Tramp Shoemaker Returns After Making Shoes for Governors
Brockton December 2 Harry J Mooney a penniless shoemaker began July 30 making pairs for every U S Governor. He has crafted shoes for ten governors including Greenhalge Cleaves Busiel Woodbury Morton Werts Watson Brown O Ferrall and Carr. Lippitt refused his gift and President Cleveland's measure failed. Shoes displayed in show windows as he toured. He remains hopeful for success.
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Brockton
Harry J. Mooney
United States
Hom
Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Cleaves
Maine
Busiel
New Hampshire
Woodbury
Vermont
Morton
New York
Werts
New Jersey
Watson
Delaware
Brown
Maryland
O’ferral
Rumor of Liquor Dealer Backing Curtis Faces Scrutiny
A Boston Democrat report alleges Republicans try to sway liquor dealers and Brookline business leaders to support Mayor Curtis. It cites indorsements from prominent Republicans, questions their residency, and claims a corruption fund seeks contractor donations and no‑license pressure in South Boston and Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. P. Faith
Curtis
City Hall
Boston
L. G. Burnham
Chamber of Commerce
Dana Estes
Felix Rackemann
J. Montgomery
Sears
Benjamin F. Stevens
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Samuel Carr
Ames Estate
G. L. Lovell
C. F. Hovey & Co
R. H. Fitz
Boylston A. Beal
Charles G. White
A. 8. Bigelow
Brookline
Lawyer Rackemann
Readville
Gi .L. Lovell
West Newton
Milton
Bigelow
Cohasset
Metropolitan Board of Police
Roxbury
Paddy” Connolly
Michael Sullivan
Joseph Comprey
Martin J. Gallery
Ward
Martin J. Kelly
Dennis A. Mountain
German American Voters of Ward 22 Back Quincy for Mayor
A large, enthusiastic meeting at Conant Hall endorsed Josiah Quincy for mayor. Speakers included Joseph Tondorf Louis Pfau Charles Farrenkopf and President Frank J Dorr with no dissent.
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Ward 22
Conant Hall
Joseph Tondorf
Louis PB. Pfau
Charles Farrenkopf
Frank J. Dorr
Josiah Quincy
Narrow Escape During Cambridge Harvard Bridge Runaway
Two runaway horses attached to a closed carriage on the Cambridge Harvard Bridge raced toward the Boston & Maine crossing. A man and a woman leaped from the carriage as gates dropped for an approaching train. The driver was thrown, one horse killed, the other injured, and a young woman remained unharmed but frightened. The fleeing riders were William E Doyle Jr and Leonard J Doyle, sons of florist William E Doyle, and their cousin Miss Mary Fitzpatrick.
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Cambridge
Harvard Bridge
Boston & Maine Railroad
Massachusetts Avenue
William E. Doyle
Tremont
Boylston Street
Mary Fitzpatrick
William E., Jr
Leonard J
New York
John E. Hickey
Meni
Leonard
William KE
Cambridge minister to be admitted to government hospital
Rev Frank Hyatt Smith former North Avenue Congregational Church pastor Cambridge has been declared insane by the United States Court and will be admitted to the government hospital for the insane in Washington. His brother Stanley E Smith acting as deputy U S marshal will travel with him. Parishioners visited 17 Lancaster Street Cambridge to offer sympathy and Mrs Smith plans to leave for New York City.
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Frank Hyatt Smith
North Avenue Congregational Church
Cambridge
United States Court
Government Hospital
Washington
Stanley E. Smith
United States Marshal
Smith
Lancaster Street
Tragic House Move Ends in Fatal Collapse
William Corlson of Cambridge, 35, died yesterday afternoon while helping to hoist a house on Eliot street. He crawled under the structure to shore up the foundation. the moving building fell, crushing him. The body was taken to Litchfield's undertaking rooms. his widow and children face destitution.
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William Corlson
Rutland Street
Cambridge
Corlson
Eliot Street
Carlson
Litchfield
Fire Aboard the Olympia Off Honolulu
A Yokohama correspondent reports the US cruiser Olympia faced a coal bunker fire after leaving Honolulu. About 1200 tons of coal caught fire sparking bunkers four at once, fumes overwhelmed crews, and officers led strenuous efforts to control the blaze until it was finally contained.
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San Francisco
Cal
Yokohama
United States
Olympia
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Missing Haverhill men add to long list
Two local men are now added to the list of missing persons in Haverhill with no clue to their whereabouts. William Wilkin son a Swede worked at J H Winchell's shoe factory and boarded at the Etna House B F Gordon came from Portland Mo a month ago and has managed the Eagle House in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Lst
William Wilkinson
J. H. Winchell
Etna House
B. F. Gordon
Portland
Eagle House
Harpoot Turko Armenian Riots Reported By Constantinople
United Press dispatch from Constantinople dated December 1 describes Armenian and Christian distress in Harpoot after Kurdish attacks beginning November 10. Foreigners sought protection as burning and pillaging spread. 14 Kurds were shot after government action restored order.
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London
United Press
Constantinople
Cesarea
Harpoot
Diarbekir Malatia
Arabkir
Eyin
Palu
Zelitun
Marash
Zeitun
Armenia
Riza Pasha
Adana
Turkish minister seeks protection for American missionaries
Mavroyeni Bey met with Secretary Olney bearing a Porte message stating American missionaries across the Turkish empire have the greatest protection and that troops have been detailed to shield them from Armenian rioters. The message also quoted the missionaries expressing gratitude for imperial protection.
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Washington
Mavroyeni Bey
Olney
Porte
Sultan Faces Fear of Deposition as Forces Enter Bosphorus
Vienna dispatch reports the Sultan fears his fate as Ismail Pasha did. Courtiers say powers plan to depose him, using abroad forces of the second guardships allowed to enter the Bosphorus.
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London
Standard
Vienna
Constantinople
Ismail Pasha
Bosphorus
Textile workers and eight hour day plank urged by John Brown
John Brown argues for a federal eight hour workday for women and children in all textile factories, urges focus on Southern mills, critiques past opposition, and calls labor groups to back a national platform addressing Southern conditions and competition. He cites history with Fall River and Massachusetts delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Howard
Fall River
American Federation of Labor
Howard
Central Labor Union
Labor
Mason and Dixon
Massachusetts
South
John Brown
House reorganizes with new officers and seating draw
The article describes the House session selecting New York and Ohio appointees, approving daily meeting times, and adopting rules. It covers the seating draw for members, with ex Speakers Grow and Crisp choosing central seats, and Dingley receiving an obscure rear seat. Flowers were placed on desks as members settled in before adjournment. The Western silver faction favors Wolcott for the vacancy.
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New York
McElroy
Ohio
Couden
Michigan
Sayres
Dem
Tex
House
Senate
Messrs. Payne
Cannon
Illinois
Digley
Moline
Rep
Committee On Rules
Crisp
Grow
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Messrs
Boutelle
Maine
Reed
Milnes
Dingley
Walker
Massachusetts
Curtis
Kansas
Dennis Flynn
Oklahoma
Dennis
Fitzgerald
Mass
Senate Opens with Oath and Organizes for Session
Washington December 2 The Senate welcomed new members and organized for business. Senators Davies Stewart Morrill took seats. Shoup was sworn in. Milburn gave the prayer. adjournment set for tomorrow after a brief session. Absentees listed include Blanchard Caffrey Hill Lindsay Wolcott.
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Washington
Senate
Davies
Minnesota
Ladies’ Gallery
Stewart
Nevada
Vermont
Morrill
Milburn
Stevenson
Idaho
Shoup
Cockrell
Dem
Missouri
Sherman
Rep
Ohio
House
Vilas
Allison
Louisiana
Blanchard
Caffrey
D. B. Hill
New York
Lindsay
Kentucky
Wolcott
Colorado
Silver Senators Plot To Reclaim Finance Committee
A December 2 conference of about fifteen senators from Republicans Democrats and Populists discussed keeping the fight for free coinage of silver alive. Prominent figures such as Teller Stewart Call Alien Tillman and Mantle outlined continued efforts to push the silver issue to the front and to recapture the finance committee in the new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teller
Stewart
Call
Alien
Tillman
Mantie
Senate
Finance
Government spending estimates for 1897 fiscal year
Secretary Carlisle submitted cabinet estimates to Congress detailing required appropriations for all departments for the year ending June 30, 1897. Totals include pensions 141,384,570 and naval establishment 27,583,675, with a grand total of 418,091,078 dollars, compared to 410,435,079 for 1896 and 412,753,264 appropriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
Congress
Republicans Plan Senate Reorganization Amid Caucus Tensions
Washington December caucus reveals effort to reorganize Senate committees and officers. key senators conflict over appointment powers and timing with Proctor Chandler and Dubois among critics. parties signal cross votes. the plan likely waits until after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Messrs
Hansbrough
Pettigrew
Clark
Carter
Mantle
Dubois
Chandler
Gallinger
Proctor
Mr. Dubois
Sherman
Hoar
Senator Sherman
Stewart and
Jones
Nevada
Allen
Kyle
Stewart
Butter
Peffer
Democrats Name Four Officials in House Caucus
Washington December 2 Three hours of caucus by House Democrats selected four minority officials. Isaac Ail of Ohio became special employee and legislative whip. George L Browning of Virginia and Thomas Cokely of New York were chosen special messengers. Cokely is a member of the Tammany Society. James F English of California was elected another official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Isaac Ail
Ohio
George L. Browning
Virginia
Thomas Cokely
New York
Cokely
The
Tammany Society
James F. English
California
Page
Treasury department estimates for 1897 federal appropriations
The Secretary of the Treasury sent Congress a total of 418,091,073 dollars for the 1897 fiscal year. Major items include military 24,526,968 and naval 27,583,675 establishments, postal service 5,024,759, public works 28,574,028, and pensions 141, injuries noted as a 5,024,759 deficiency in postal revenues.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Navy Yards
Watertown Arsenal
Massachusetts
International pool championship opens in Syracuse
The world title event at Grand billiard parlors starts a three week run. Early matches: Alfred de Oro versus P H Walsh and John H Organ versus Grant Eby with scores listed. Forfeited. The article closes with an odd note about a Salvation Cal bandy reference.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Alfred de Oro
P. H. Walsh
John Horgan
Grant Eby
de Oro
Walsh
Eby
Horgan
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Bay State Co
Dorchester CO
Commission
Deficit
A.P. A
Secret Society
Spelman Hall
Ward 13
James A. McGeough
Edward J. Leary
Dennis F. Brennan
J. J.mcnamara
Thomas F. Strange
John B. Moran
James
A. Gallivan
Gray's Hall
John H. Lee
Bordman
Hall
Salem
D. Charles
James F. Creed
Josiah Dean
Joseph A. Conry
Flood Will
Ola Court House
William H. McMorrow
Man Bordman Hall
Michael J. Reidy
James B. Hayes
Josiah. Dean
Thomas J. Barry
John A. Ryan
Daniel J. Moynihan
William
McNary
Tramp Shoemaker Home
Dennis F. Reardon
Peabody
Mrs. Smith
Sultan
McPherson
Silver
Finance Committee
Frye
Democratic House Caucus
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