Post's Project Favored by the Workers
Boston labor unions including O'Connell Assembly of the Knights of Labor and Gas and Railroad Men Assembly endorsed the Post's Tremont street shelter project. Unanimous support from three unions, with over 1,000 members total, cites workingmen patronage and benefits to riders. Named advocates include J. W. Pritchard, A. J. Felz, and Walter Chuck, urging shelter construction in front of the Granary Burying Ground.
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Tremont Street
Post
Boston
West End Street Railway Company
Murphy
O’connell Assembly
K. of I
Monument Hall
Workman Cunningham
Gas Employees Assembly
Lusitania Hall
Cunningham
McDevitt
Steam Railroad Men’s Assembly
K. of L
Workman Mahoney
Lincoln Hall
J. W. Pritchard
Boston Cooks’ Alliance
A. J. Felz
United Garment Workers
Walter Chuck
Pant Makers’ Union
End of the Iams Case Returns Verdict on Costs
The court ruled yesterday that the defendants should not pay the costs, overturning the verdict that the costs of the aggravated assault and battery cases be shared equally between Colonel Streator and Colonel Hawkins. The decision closes the long Iams case with no costs awarded to either side.
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Pirrspurg
Penn
Agere
Streator
Hawkins
Italian Murderess Kills Husband in Saloon Quarrel
During a quarrel last night Mrs. Mary Canulla wife of Joseph Canulla an Italian saloon keeper shot her husband three times killing him instantly The incident occurred at the Canulla saloon location as police began inquiries into the death and possible motive.
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Curiaco
Mary Canulla
Joseph Canulla
Secretary Elkins Reports War Department Proposals
The annual report from Secretary of War Elkins recommends reviving the lieutenant grade as permanent. It urges expanding armed forces with higher non commissioned officer promotions, expanding West Point cadet at large, and strengthening National Guard efficiency. It notes Indian wars near end, proposes smaller posts with regional garrisons, land donations from cities, topography division expansion, and better ties to the National Guard. It highlights new magazine arm adoption and park commission progress including Chickamauga battlefield restoration.
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Washington
Elkins
Mississippi River
United States
Congress
National Guard
Hhe
National Park
Chickamauga
Lookout Mountain
Mission Ridge
Tunnel Hill
Public Expenditures and Tablet Installations Planned
The Union and Confederate armies have verified data and will begin placing tablets. Expenditures for the year ended June 30, 1892 amount to 51 218 970 59 dollars. Appropriations for the year ending June 30, 1893 total 56 532 922 54 dollars.
Secretary Noble Reports Broad Interior Department Progress
Washington dispatch outlines Secretary Noble’s annual interior department report highlighting major advances across agencies. Land, Indian, Pension, Census, Geological Survey, Railroad, Patent, Education, and National Parks divisions expanded and improved services. Notes on Hot Springs improvements, forest reserves, irrigation efforts, and new statehood considerations for New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma and Alaska. Also endorses Nicaragua canal project.
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Noble
Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Indian Bureau
Pension Office
Census Office
Geological Survey
Railroad Bureau
Patent Office
Bureau of Education
Europe
California
Hot Springs Reservation
Arkansas
Washington City
Union Pacific Railroad Company
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Utah
Alaska
Congress
A Gravel Pit Mystery Uncovers Long-Buried Skeleton
Kingston officials and Dr Wendall Adams examined a skeleton found four feet deep near Evergreen Cemetery by William Maguire. The six-foot figure, under 50, shows a skull hole possibly from a pistol or knife, with no ID. The case recalls the town’s half century disappearance of a man named Jones. Further inquiry is planned.
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Kingston
William Maguire
Evergreen Cemetery
Maguire
Walter H. Faunce
Board of Selectmen
Wendall H. Adams
Jones
Cardinal Gibbons backs Sunday opening of Chicago Fair
Open Sunday afternoon to evening with machinery and nonessential work halted, Cardinal Gibbons writes J R Thompson. He argues the fair showcases human skill and would not desecrate Sunday, urging inclusive access for thousands who would otherwise miss the event.
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Curiaco
J. R. Thompson
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal
Christ
J. Cardinal Gibbons
Jay Gould Scored His Life Held Up To Public Contempt
The Rev Dr Louis Albert Banks opened a series of services at First M E Church on Temple street with a discourse titled Jay Gould and His Millions The sermon portrays Gould as the most pronounced type of a character too common in our time noting his wealth did not buy life and urging tax on inheritances while warning that plutocracy threatens society The piece contrasts Gould with Boss Tweed and Jim Fisk Jr and highlights anti option bills and stock exchange gambling as dangers to the financial system
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Louis Albert Banks
Social Movement
M. E. Church
Temple Street
Jay Gould
James v
Wizard of
Wall Street
Boss Tweed
Jim Fisk, Jr
Gould
Washburn
Minnesota
Astor
London
America
Blood-Stained Dress in Borden Murder Probe
The Providence Journal notes baffling questions in the government inquiry into the Borden murder case. It reports a burning of a dress found in the stove, possible evidence destruction, and claims a grand jury heard of a dress burned on the morning of Aug 4. The Journal cites officials aiming for a unanimous indictment.
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The
Providence Journal
Borden
Lizzie Borden
Andrew Borden
Grand
Pillsbury
Knowlton
Smith of Everett Defends Mayor Bid at Everett Hall
Citizens packed Everett Hall Saturday to back George E. Smith for mayor. Darius Hadley praised the school committee work, while Dudley Bailey framed Smith’s candidacy as a stand against party machines. John Spofford cited Smith’s legislative record as satisfactory to constituents. Smith entered to applause and denied any pledges for road or office and said he voted no on licensing. Samuel Freeman Jr. defended Smith’s character on licensing questions.
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Everett
George E. Smith
Everett Hall
Darius Hadley
Mr. Smith
Smith
Dudley P. Bailey
John C. Spofford
Henry Schrow
Granite troubles settled in Concord New Hampshire
The disputes between local tool sharpeners and the New England Granite Workers have been satisfactorily adjusted. The Granite Railway Company will consent to any agreement made with the men by the New England Granite Works. Many granite cutters have returned, and operations are expected to resume Tuesday or Wednesday by the Granite Works and Granite Railway Company.
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Concord
N. H
New England
Granite Railway Company
New England Granite Works
For Whom Should We Vote Meeting at Faneuil Hall
The Loyal Women of American Liberty will hold a meeting in Faneuil Hall on Wednesday December 7 at 7 30 p m The agenda includes the question of who to vote for in the approaching election and a discussion on public schools.
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Loyal Women of American Liberty
Faneuil Hall
Spree Passengers Sail From Queenstown After Breakup
Dwigh L Moody General O O Howard and twelve others aboard the disabled Spree plus mails sail to New York on the Etruria. The Spree, crippled when its main shaft broke on Nov 26, was towed by Lake Huron to Queenstown, divers to inspect hull, passengers recount the harrowing scene as the vessel rode out the storm.
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Queenstown
Dwight L. Moody
General O. O. Howard
New York
Etruria
Havel
Admiralty Dock
Bremen
Paul Kelson
Lake Huron
L. L. Merriman
Boston
Burglary Suspects Sullivan and Godfrey Held in Cambridge
William Sullivan aged 19 and Peter Godfrey aged 18 are jailed at Station 2 Cambridge charged with multiple Cambridge break ins last week. They confessed to the burglaries after 100 pocket knives and various goods were found at their homes. They face Judge Almy in local court this morning.
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William Sullivan
Peter Godfrey
Station 2
Cambridge
Godfrey and
Sullivan
Almy
Mayor's Message Highlights City Finances and Projects
In a detailed report, Mayor Mahews outlines fiscal discipline, new street cleaning, park expansions, and hospital funding. He notes the city is self-sustaining for now, with reduced net debt and no current-expense borrowing. He calls for rapid transit, wider streets, and metropolitan cooperation to advance Boston’s growth.
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Sudbury
Sudbury River
Beacon Street
Brookline
Commonwealth Avenue
Brighton
Congress Street
New Bridge
South
Boston
Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester
Catarrh Hood's Sarsaparilia Promises Permanent Cure
Testimonial from W H King of Haverhill Massachusetts describes a decade long catarrh suffering with head fullness and unilateral nasal blockage. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla for four bottles he reports a cured condition and overall health improvement. He endorses Hood's Pills for digestion and stomach tone.
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Hood
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