Mayor Quincys street department performance compared
The mayor argues that judging street department work by cost alone is misleading and defends administration by citing higher work output and lower overall maintenance cost. He notes improvements under Weiss, calibration of stone sources, sewer projects at Charlestown East Boston and Stony Brook channel completion, plus drainage legislation and regional cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Brook
Columbus Avenue
City of
Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Main Drainage System improvements in Boston 1896 97
The Boston street department reports major overhauls to the main drainage system during 1896 and 1897, with improved pumps and machinery, new ferries for East Boston, and updated head houses. It notes cost reductions, added facilities, and better efficiency after neglect under prior administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Department
Boston
Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners
Curtis
Street department records show 1896 peak work and savings
The 1896 maintenance cost was lower than any year since consolidation after adjustments for unpaid bills and an extra payroll. The report details 2,184,944.49 in maintenance and 4,689,378.79 total expenditures, with major build outs on five boulevards and extensive street and sewer projects across wards and new ferry and boulevard acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Department
Ridge
Cambridge
Boston
Acdesesee
Poe
Stony Brook
Eseseers Ae
Blue Hill
Boule Ward
Crete
South Union Station
Expenditures and paving plants reviewed for 1896 city roads
The city examined stone quantities and crushing plants for road work in 1896. Efforts focused on improving crushers, overhauling machinery and upgrading a new plant at Bettler's ledge after poor prior maintenance. Experts from Harvard and McClintock assessed Kenney stone quality and ledge outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
Eoroe
Bletler’s Ledge
Kenney’s Ledge
Tremont Ledge
Kenney
Curtis
Shaler
Harvard College
McClintock
Sewer Improvements and Costs in 1895 and 1896
The report highlights 1895 sewer activity including extensive boulevards pipe work and notes higher mileage does not equal higher cost. It details Canal street sewer rebuilds begun in 1896, Dorchester Forest Avenue pumping and sewers, Shamrock street outlet reconstruction, and the Dorchester Brook sewer being rebuilt to first‑class condition after long neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Street
Carter
Dorchester
Forest Avenue
Shamrock Street
Davenport Brook
Harrison Square
Wheeler
Dorchester Brook
South Boston Sewer Outlets Completed to End Abutter Complaints
The long advocated sewer work in South Boston has been reconstructed removing causes of trouble for abutters. The outlets, postponed for years, were undertaken by the current administration, relieving flood and back sewage in affected districts despite previous rental payments to the State for metropolitan use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Boston
Curtis Administration
Brighton
Salt Creek
South Boston
Expenditure figures reflect stable funding and expanded patrols
In 1896 expenditures reached 310266.39 with 305998.50 at 18 percent, maintained on similar appropriations. The push cart patrol is expanded with higher efficiency and winter spring crosswalk care improved, snow removal quicker. Curtis administration shows business methods, citing broom costs under noncompetitive street department contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Wheeler
Weiss
Street Department
Curtis
Central supply division streamlines purchase of surplus stock
The purchasing process establishes a central supply division and stock room to enable bulk buying and timing purchases for advantage. This system improves handling of supplies and tightens control over quantities used across districts.
Change in Method of Keeping the Accounts
Due to fraud discoveries in the paying division the entire checks and accounts system was overhauled and safeguards added to ensure honest returns.
Labor's Fight in Britain Heralds Massive Twin Strikes
London reports an impending nationwide labor upheaval as engineering, railway, and Lancashire cotton issues collide. Delegates fail to reach arbitration, employers push to break unionism, and a rail strike threat looms over Britain's winter economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Ireland
Lancashire
Great-Great-Granddaughter of Adams Pursues Nursing
Miss Emma O Neill, great great granddaughter of John Adams, is training as a nurse at Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. The article notes her noble lineage, formal nursing program, strict schedule, and rumored betrothal ties to George Heaton amid a tale of romance and family tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma O’neill
President Adams
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Miss O'Neill
Adams
John Adams
Braintree
Mass
John Quincy Adams
Congress
Miss O’neill
Hortense Adams O'Neill
Girvin
Emma
Presbyterian Hospital of
Edward Heaton
Hortense Adams
Sub-Rosa
George Heaton
Labor Problems Prompt Action on State House Gilding
The Boston Central Labor Union in Wells Memorial Hall adopted a resolution to appoint a committee to protest faulty gilding work at the State House and to urge strict adherence to specifications. A letter from Jonathan A. Lane declined a Sunday talk on taxation and the Single Tax League discussed the topic briefly before executive session. The union urged v. J. Murphy to oppose immigration restriction laws at the Nashville AFL meeting, and reported Boston unions contributing $150 to Great Britain's striking engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Central Labor Union
Wells Memorial Hall
Fillebrown
Single Tax League
V. J. Murphy
American Federation of Labor
Nashville
Boston
Great Britain
Tom Reed Shapes Cuba Policy In Congress Outlook
The piece surveys Congress under Speaker Reed with focus on Cuba, currency, and Hawaii. Reed’s resistance to Cuban intervention is highlighted while the President’s stance could shift if pressure rises. Currency reform faces fierce Silver and Populist opposition, with a commission bill likely to be debated but potentially sidelined.
House to Open with Speaker and Reports for Holiday Session
The House will open with the speaker, chaplain, and roll call then inform the Senate it is ready for business. Committees will begin work this week with the appropriations panel aiming to pass two budgets before holidays. The calendar includes a bankruptcy bill and a Cuba-related resolution, with Hawaii annexation moves under Senate ratification or resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Appropriations
Cannon
Foreign Affairs Committee
Livingston
Georgia
Hawaii
Annexation battle looms over Hawaii proposal
The article notes a likely fierce fight over Hawaii annexation. Senator Frye asserts two thirds of Senators favor annexation, while opposition in the extraordinary session reveals rising sentiment against admitting the Pacific borough, complicating the President’s push to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Frye
Maine
Washington
Pacific
Annexation vote uncertain as vacation cuts support
Annexationists lose votes during vacation and fear the two thirds needed for ratification may not be reached. Foreign relations committee members favor a resolution approach to avoid repeating work if executive session fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge Aims to Push Immigration Bill in Senate
In open session the Senate and House discuss a resolution on immigration led by Senator Lodge as sponsor. The bill sits high on the Senate calendar with about 300 bills listed, roughly 200 private pension measures likely to move in one sitting. Hawaiian treaty action waits for foreign relations committee agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
No Fear of U S Recognition in Cuban Conflict
El Liberal reports no grounds to fear U S recognition of Cuban patriots as belligerents or interference in Cuba. A cabinet member cites De Lome communications and says President McKinley’s attitude toward Spain is very gratifying. The minister adds no fixed war end date is expected from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
el Liberal
United States
Senor de Lome
McKinley
Spain
Cuba
Governor Griggs Named Attorney General of United States
Washington dispatch reports Governor John W. Griggs of New Jersey has been tendered and accepted the office of United States Attorney General. The McKenna appointment to the Supreme Court vacates the post and Griggs’ start date is expected around the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
United States
McKenna
United States Supreme Court
Griggs
Jamaica Club Ladies Night Concert and Dance
The Jamaica Club of Jamaica Plain hosts a ladies night next Tuesday with a concert by professionals and amateurs. Featured performers include soprano Gertrude Miller, pianist Elsa Strass, cellist Leo Schultz, clarinetist BE Strasser, and baritone Stephen Townsend. The event aims to be the season’s highlight at the Rockview street clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Club of
Jamaica Plain
Rockview Street
Gertrude Miller
Elsa M. Strass
Leo Schultz
Symphony Orchestra
BE. Strasser
Symphony
Stephen Townsend
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Prices and Listings
Sales data from Wilson W Fay & Co at No 7 State street lists items such as McKay Fastening Geyser Mining and Catalpa Mining with varying quantities and values. The fragmentary list includes Wig t Grip Fastening Glory Oil and United Telegram among other items and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
McKay
Santa Ia
Bosgian Gold & Copper
Catalpa Mining
Geyser Mining
McKay & Bigelow
United Telegram
United Teleae Cdaee
Also Mentioned on This Page
MAYOR
Quincys
Supt. Wells
Highway Commission
Bleiler
Dimock Street
Ferry Division
Pine
East Boston Trade Association
North Ferry
East Boston
Highland Street
West End
Fort Hill
Amoun
Syd Oernee
Broadway Bridge
Tremont
Huntington
Commonwealth Avenues
Centre Street
West Roxbury
Brighton Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue
Huntington Avenue
Blue Hill Avenue
Aewintenance OF the
B. & Cambridges
Ees
Central Labor Union
TOM Reeds Congress
Department
Czar Reed
Tom Reed
Reed
Warren Line
Liverpool
Steamsbh
Canada
Michigan
Roman
Sagamore
Oston As
John Farley & Sons
State St
Fitchburg
Warren & CO
Milk Street
Cunard Line
Queenstown
New York
Alexander Martin
Cunard Steamship Co
Old Country
Southampton
St. Paul
St. Louis
Havre
Paris
International Navigation CO
Bowling Green
L. H. Palmer
Old State House
Aininaex Isiwn
Ocean Steamship Co
New England
Florida
Lewis Wharf
Sound Lines
Richardson & Barnard
Atlantic Ave
A. Dew. Sampson
N. E
Washington St
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Co. Steamship Lines
Ror
Norfolk
Baltimore
Newport News
Providence
A. M. Graham
Attery Wharf
Ashington St
J.W. McCloskey
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
Phila
Charleston
Savannah
Wilmington
F. P. Wing
Central Wharf
Sampson
Wiske Building
Portland Steamers
Portland
Bay State
India Wharf
C. F. Williams
Eastport
Lubec
St. John
St. Andrews
Campeobello
Calais
Nova Scotia
P. E. Island
New Brunswick
Meena International 88 CO
Com's
E. A Waldron, Gea’l
Hoosac Tunnel
Custom House
Milk St
M’kinley
Governor Griggs
Jamaica Club
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