Subway Safety Urges Retaining Exits for Subway Squares
The Transit Commission urged keeping exits in Boston squares as safe egress amid plans for additional entrances. Subway safety notes cite Tremont street mall as optimal and warn that exits near burning buildings could fail in emergencies. The board adjourned after proposing related budget moves and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
H. A. Thomas
Committee On Public Improvements
Boston Transit Commission
Bcolay Square
Tremont Street
Scollay
Adams
Haymarket
W. J. Donovan
East Boston
Maverick Street
Prescott Street
East
Boston
J. Donovan
West End Street Railway
West End Street Railway Company
Maverick Square
East Boston Ferry
Alderman Colby
James Duckerin
Spinestier
Massachusetts Society
City of
Board of Metropolitan Park Commission
Board of Street Commissioners
Brooks Street
Charles River Reservation
Said Park Commission
Metropolitan Public Parks
Brighton
Cleveland Baby III: Folsom Cleveland Ill, Parents Worried
Richard Folsom Cleveland, five weeks old, has a slight cold causing concern in the Cleveland household. The heir to the Cleveland name is described as healthy overall as precautionary steps are taken by former President and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Richard Folsom Cleveland
Tittle Dick
Horseless Fire Engine Tested at New England Docks
Boston city officials tested a horseless fire engine at the New England docks in South Boston under Chief Webber with Superintendent Byington directing. The test was fairly satisfactory but overheating of the wrist pin prevented high speed operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England Docks
Webber
Byington
Butler to resign WCTU post over Indian Army plan
Miss Butler wrote to Miss Frances E. Willard resigning from the purity department of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union unless Willard condemned six proposals supported by Lady Ener Somerset and sent to Lord George Hamilton in April. Butler says the proposals constitute extreme regulation of vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Miss. Butler
Frances E. Willard
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ener Somerset
Lord George Hamilton
India
King to be freed after bank recovers funds
Albert King former messenger at Boylston National Bank was indicted for stealing about $31 000 last year. He will not be tried as the bank has recovered all the money. King will be arraigned but if he pleads guilty the case will be placed on him and he will be discharged automatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert King
Boylston National Bank
King
Empress Sends Gifts At Berlin Bazaar Event
The U S ambassador Mr White opened the American Church bazaar at noon. The Empress of Germany forwarded valuable gifts and the ex empress sent a lady in waiting to shop. Miss Anna Deony Martin presented The Prisoner of Zenda in a picture drama at the People's Temple, winning admirers with her readings and stage versions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Mr. White
Germany
Anna de Ony Martin
Anthony Hope
Rama
Miss Martin
Marvtin
President McKinley Presses Currency Reform and Cuba Policy
The annual message outlines a plan to break the endless gold restraint system by holding United States notes in the Treasury in exchange for gold and endorsing a broader national banking extension. It criticizes Spain's war conduct in Cuba, supports autonomy for Cuba, and discusses Hawaii annexation, international bimetallism, naval adequacy, and Alaska governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
United States
Treasury
Congress
Gagd
M’kinley
Canovas
Hawaii
Japan
Great Britain
Alaska
Yukon
Indian Territory
Kansas Pacific
Civil service reform and Yukon relief cited in address
The speech discusses expanding civil service reforms, merit-based hiring, and fair dismissals. It urges Congress to address Yukon food shortages and ensure relief. It also notes Navy growth with battleships, torpedo boats, and need for armor funding to maintain fighting capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
McKinley Delivers Annual Message to Fifty-fifth Congress
President McKinley sends the annual message highlighting Cuban policy currency reform and Hawaii annexation as key items. He notes the extra session achievements and urges further consideration of tariff and currency issues while praising Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Fifty-fifth Congress
Hawaii
Atlantic
Pacific
Neo Senate
House of Representaves
Government Debt Declines Since 1866 and Calls for Currency Reform
Figures show demand liabilities fell from 728.87 million in 1866 to 443.89 million by 1879. Interest-bearing debt dropped from 2.332 billion in 1866 to 58.09 million on July 1, 1893. December 1897 debt stood at 847.37 million with notes and silver dollar holdings totaling 1.556 billion. Government urges currency revision to ease obligations and remove legal ambiguity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Financial policy review calls for currency reform after war
A 19th century policy discussion argues the core problem is not currency quality but the cost to the government of maintaining parity with gold. It urges Congress to curb bond issues and bolster the gold reserve to prevent repeated redemptions and deficits, citing past bond financing and the need for reliable gold backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Gold Reserve Policy and Cuba Belligerency Dilemma Explored
A senator argues to curb gold outflows by limiting note redemption for gold and empowering banks to issue notes against bonds. He links treasury reforms to foreign policy on Spain and Cuba, urging careful consideration of belligerency recognition and neutrality impacts. He notes the need to relieve government gold burdens while aiding smaller communities through bank note reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Sovereign prerogative on Cuba policy and belligerency
The speaker argues that the government must reserve its policy to itself and avoid forcible annexation. He surveys possible measures including recognizing Cuban insurgents as belligerents, recognizing Cuba's independence, or neutral intervention. He notes past congressional sentiments favoring belligerency and urges careful executive consideration of a justified path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Houses
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
Annexation of Hawaii Treaty to Union Described in Message
In a special message dated June sixteenth the President urged Senate action on a treaty with Hawaii for annexation. The speech traces decades of American interest, argues for union under U S sovereignty, and outlines Congress roles on local governance, law, and franchise terms for Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Republic of Hawaii
Hawaiian Island
Congress
United States Seeks Friendly Settlement on Hawaii Japan Labor Issue
The United States reports progress and cautious optimism in resolving tensions over Japanese labor emigration to Hawaii under the 1888 convention. It notes no mediation invitation, a desire for speedy direct adjustment between Japan and Hawaii, and continued diplomacy with France and Britain on international bimetallism negotiations. Special envoys Wolcott Stevenson Paine have pursued European concurrence, with final reports pending further talks.
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North Pacific Ocean
Behring Sea
Japan
Russia
Washington
Great Britain
Canada
Pribyloff Islands
United States
Congress
Hawaii
France
Europe
London
Naval expansion and dock facilities urged for coast defense
The article reports a commission's call to expand naval docking capacity on both coasts, add a floating dock in the Gulf, and increase munitions stock and personnel. It also notes Alaska governance needs reforms as population influx demands stronger civil authority and government structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Atlantic
Gulf
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of War backs Alaska force to protect pigeons
The Secretary of War supports a military presence in Alaska to safeguard property and development. A 25 man unit with 2 officers under Lt Col Randall has been sent to St Michaels to establish a post, urging Congress to authorize a government system to accompany settlers with legal assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Randall
Eighth Infantry
St. Michaels
Congress
Police Ball Slated for January 27 at Mechanics Hall
Boston Police Relief Association directors meet at headquarters decide to hold the next police ball January 27 in Mechanics Hall with Captain Timothy Hurley of Division 9 as floor director. They note it will be the first ball since 189. A prior boycott due to ticket pressure led to changes to avoid criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Boston Police Relief Association
Timothy A. Hurley
Division 9
Mulrey and Finneran Appeals in Street Teeming Case
In behalf of J Richard Mulrey and Thomas F Finneran serving sentences for street teaming frauds exceptions were argued before the full bench of the Supreme Court yesterday. Decision will be given later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richard Mulrey
Thomas F. Finneran
Supreme Court
James G. Bennett Robbed in New York Heist
Burglars raided the city house of James Gordon Bennett on a Saturday night and stole harnesses silverware and bric-a-brac valued at 1500 dollars. Captain Creedon’s detectives arrested William Ryan and Andrew Cunningham in a stable at One Hundreds and Thirteenth Street and Lenox Avenue where the loot was stored. They claimed to be shelter-seeking tramps and were held on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Gordon Bennett
Captain Creedon
William Ryan
Andrew Cunningham
Thirteenth Street
Lenox Avenue
Loose Plank Fatal Fall at Globe Factory
Abraham Gaumond of Southbridge, 40, was killed when a loose plank on a second story at the Globe village factory gave way during noon hour. He fell ten feet onto the ground, struck his head, and died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southbridge
Abraham Gaumond
Globe Village
Gaumond
No Receiver for Electrics in Chicago Court Decision
In U S Circuit Court Judge Grosscup denied Charles A Bates of New York a receiver for the General Electric Street Railway Company. The court ordered the company’s books brought in and warned that any disposal of bonds during the suit would prompt immediate receiver appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Grosscup
Charles A. Bates
New York
General Electric Street Railway Company
Forth
Massachusetts Charitable Society Meeting at Young's Hotel
The Massachusetts Charitable Society held a regular meeting at Young's Hotel last evening with seventeen members present. Homer Pierce presided and private nature business was transacted.
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The
Massachusetts Charitable Society
Young’s Hotel
Homer Pierce
Austrian steamer Bathori wrecked off Port Patrick
The Bathori traveling from Trieste to the Clyde was wrecked near Port Patrick on the Scotland coast. No lives were lost.
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London
Bathori
Trieste
Clyde
Port Patrick
Scotland
Earth Moves and Liniment Ad Sparks Curiosity
A compact, period styled notice touts earth movement as evidence and markets a first class liniment named Salvation Oil for two shillings a half-peny, reflecting a traditional 19th century tone and ad listing.
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West End
Donovan
Cleveland Baby III
Woodford
Sagasta
Cba
Ila
Pr Sen
Foreign Commerce
John A. Kasson
Iowa
Republic of France
Paris
the Navy
Yukon River
Dyea
the Civil Service
Civil Service
Tony
William M’kinley
Plaw
Sovereignty of Belligerents
Chickering House
Cor
Northampton Street
Chickering & Sons
Telephone
Tremont Rer
Territory
Dange
Mulrey—Finneran
James G. Bennett
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