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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1896

Page

2

Bribery Hearing Over City School Heating Contract

The city hearing exposed bribery allegations tied to a school heating contract. Witnesses accused Ful ler Warren of bribery schemes, while others defended the Tuller Warren system as a legitimate bid. Arguments centered on integrity, bid fairness, and contractor accountability.

Howard Lawrence Lowell Robinson Street Lowell Fuller & Warren Company Mr. Fowler Dunn Magee I Furnace Company Harding Paul Tuller Warren Mr. Harding Mr. Paul

Lynn Shoe Firms Slash Wages Amid Leather Costs

In Lynn on December 11, Patrick P. Sherry, once a foe of unions, warned that on January 1 his shoe factory would raise prices due to leather costs. Meanwhile many local manufacturers posted wage cuts ranging 10 to 40 percent as labor leaders warned a strike could backfire. Durgin & Tuttle faced a rare walkout. most firms avoided broader unrest as unions contended with idle shoemakers.

Lynn Patrick P. Sherry Palmy K. of L Knights Lasters Supreme Court of the Commonwealth Leather Trust Sherry Durgin & Tuttle D. A. Donovan & Co Harney Bros William Porter & Sons West Lynn Porter

Receivers appointed for Commercial Travelers Life Assn NY

In New York State two receivers were named for the Commercial Travellers Life Association of New York. The firm shows assets of 60000 dollars and liabilities of 100000 dollars. In Niagara Falls a sheriff seized the Cataract Milling Company led by president C B Gaskill under executions from eastern creditors tied to a loan from the First National Bank.

Syracuse N. Y L Ife Association New York State Niagara Falls N.Y Cataract Milling Company C. B. Gaskill First National Bank

Shaw Bros to reopen Provincetown shirt factory

Provincetown on December 11 reports Shaw Bros of Fitchburg have accepted the Provincetown Building Association offer and will reopen the shirt factory building that has stood idle for three years.

Provincetown Shaw Bros Fitchburg Provincetown Building Association

City Celebrates Weyler Victory After Cuban War Deaths

Delegations from societies and prominent residents praised the Spaniards after Maceo's death and Weyler's triumph. The city fed on a night of animated demonstrations in Casa Blanco Regla and the surrounding bay area. Major Cirnujeda was cheered for his role in the engagement that led to Maceo's death.

Ajl Pinar del Rio Maceo General Weyler Casa Blanco Cabanas Regla

Regiments for Cuba Reported Raised in Several Cities

A newspaper states 1500 men are being raised in Baltimore New York Boston Washington and Philadelphia for Cuba with 500 already enrolled in the region. Pay is $25 monthly, all Americans of good reputation. Col J H Rhodes, pension agent, directs the effort. The regiments would be united at sea to avoid neutrality law violations.

Philadelphia Cuba Baltimore New York Boston Washington Virginia Tennessee J. H. Rhodes High Seas

Believe Maceo is Dead in Cuban Circles

Philadelphia dispatch Dec 11 reports Cuban residents believe Antonio Maceo is dead. Private sources and Cuban agents in Cuba confirm the general's death as absolutely authentic, ending any doubt about his fate.

Philadelphia Penn Antonio Maceo Maceo

Italy salutes Cuban hero Maceo in chamber speech

In Rome on December 11 Signor Imbriani leader of the Socialist party told the Chamber of Deputies he sent Cubans a salute to General Antonio Maceo, praising rebellion as a right and duty of the oppressed and noting glory for those who die for such a cause, his remarks drawing prolonged applause.

Rome Chamber of Deputies Signor Imbriani Antonio Maceo Signor Im- Pree

Steamer Dauntless Seized Near St Johns River

The steamer Dauntless, under bond in two cases for breaking neutrality and navigation laws, was seized by the revenue cutter Boutwell before daylight as she neared the St Johns River mouth. The seizure followed a Spanish consul's tip claiming a filibustering expedition. The vessel remains under cutter control and the owner refused to swear the ship would avoid law violations.

Jacksonville Fla Dauntless Boutwell St. John's River

Spain seeks papal mediation on US war scenario

A Rome despatch says Spain has asked the Pope to determine through papal nuncios in major capitals whether any powers would back Spain in a war with the United States or intervene on Spain’s behalf at the opportune moment.

London The Daily News Rome Spain United States

Recount Keeps Houlihan Elected Alderman in Ward 4

In Brockton on December 1 a recount by the Board of Registrars confirmed John Houlihan Citizen-Dem. over Morton A. Kingman Rep. for Ward 4 Alderman by two votes. The recount did not alter the result.

Brockton Board of Registrars Morton A. Kingman John Houlihan Houlihan

Sailor Salier wreck fatalities rise as search continues

Reports from Vigo and Bremen detail the steamer Saler disaster with 281 feared lost and bodies washing ashore including the captain. Contradictory counts surface about passengers and crew, while wreckage suggests rapid sinking off Cape Corrobedo after striking a reef in heavy seas.

Vigo Spain Saler Bremen Corunna Cologne Salier Ferlin the Gazette Antwerp Cape Corrobedo Villagarcia Buenos Ayres Saber North German Lloyd Company Italy American

German ship Rajah sinks in Bristol Channel

The German steamer Rajah under Captain Bellmer, sailing from Barry Wales to Hongkong, foundered in the Bristol Channel. Two crew were rescued while seventeen others, the rest of the crew, died.

London Bellmer Barry Wales Hongkong Bristol Channel

Floods devastate Plymouth Montserrat amid deadly Caribbean weather

Reports from the eastern Caribbean Islands describe exceptionally heavy weather last week. Plymouth the capital of Montserrat was nearly overwhelmed by floods, with avalanches of rocks and gravel destroying the lower town and causing fifty five deaths. A ship at moorings was swamped by the outward water flow and the English brigantine Grecian sank with all hands except one seaman.

Kingston Jjam Caribbean Plymouth Montserrat

British Bark Kildonan Abandoned After Sinking

The British bark Kildonan sailing from Greenock to Newport News was abandoned in sinking condition on December 6 at latitude 46 North longitude 7 West. The crew reached Hull safely.

London Kildonan Greenock Newport News Hull

Brookline Meeting Promises Debate Over County Reforms

Brookline Town Hall to host a public clash next Wednesday evening between supporters and opponents of Norfolk county commissioners. A printed committee report proposes a simple financial system with specific appropriations, full expenditure reports, contracted transactions after competition, and stronger enforcement of county laws to improve governance.

Brookline Friends Norfolk County Commissioners

Labor Union Officers Elected and AFL Delegates Depart

The Paying Department Union 9816 elected six officers for six months in Dexter Hall led by President James F. Timilty and secretary D J Scanlan. Boston and New England labor delegates left for Cincinnati to attend the AFL sixteenth annual convention, with representation from many unions including Carpenters, Boot and Shoe Makers, Pavers, Machinists, Cigarmakers, and Granite Cutters.

Dexter Hall James F. Timilty M. F. O’brien D. J. Scanlan W. H. Condry J. J. Glynn James Hunt Boston New England American Federation of Labor Cincinnati Edward O'Donnell Weston, Central Labor Union Harry Lloyd Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners John F. Tobin M. J. Murray Boot and Shoe Makers’ Union John F. O'Sullivan Massachusetts A. F. of Boston Pavers’ Union George EK. McNeill Federal Labor Union Thomas F. Tracy Cigarmakers International Union Robert Ashe Machinists’ ‘International Association James P. Murphy Gaston Core Makers Union Richard Culman Lawrence Central Labor Union Robert Howard Mute Spinners’ Union James Duncan The Granite Cutters’ Union

No License Meeting In Chelsea At Academy Of Music

A no license meeting will be held at the Academy of Music Sunday at 7:30 o clock presided by the Hon Samuel P Tenney Mayor Bancroft of Cambridge and John L Bates of Mast Boston the next Speaker of the Massachusetts Legislature will address the meeting Music by the Cary Glee Club

Academy of Music Samuel P. Tenney Bancroft Cambridge John L. Bates Mast Boston Massachusetts Cary Glee Club

New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases removed in six hours by this new remedy. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages in male or female and eases retention of water. Sold by druggists in Boston with wholesale and retail options.

Boston

Trustees Delay Action on Petitions for Statue

General Alker said trustees will proceed slowly on petitions and defer a decision for weeks. The statue has been removed and will not be reinstalled before spring. Librarian Herbert Putnam invites subscriptions for a Sir Walter Scott bust fund at Westminster Abbey. Garnsey, in charge of decorating the new Washington library, starts work in the Chavannes lobby soon.

Nny Alker Herbert Putnam Sir Walter Scott Westminster Abbey Mr. Garnsey Washington Chavannes

Monopoly and the Nation's Emblem in Boston Letter

A Boston reader criticizes monopolies and social injustice, arguing corruption stems from economic class divisions and unemployment. He urges broad agitation beyond parties and unions, proposing a People’s Rights League to demand immediate relief and a more just society.

Sir Nationa Woman's National Council Boston Congress Tom Moore Stars and Stripes Capitol Doles People’s Rights League T. W. Curtis

Bacchante statue proposal on Atlantic avenue sheds

A letter to the Boston Post proposes placing the Bacchante statue on the roof of an Atlantic avenue shed near the fishery district. The writer argues it would brighten the dull environs and appeal to sea workers, despite concerns about morality.

Rising Sun Peole Boston Post Atlantic Avenue Bacchante Cc. Ballem

Electric Bell Buoy Demonstration Off Castle Island Harbor

A crew of electrical experts with John A. Fairbanks inspected a new bell buoy between Castle Island and Nix's Mate. The bell tolled every ten seconds and telephonic lines carried the sound to Castle Island. Capt Joseph Ross on the Naps tug heard the toll a half mile away. Fairbanks plans more cable and similar tests on additional buoys.

John A. Fairbanks Nix Castle Island Big Ben Westminster Shore House Joseph Ross Naps Fairbanks

Le Mack Receives Gift From North End Friends

Thomas Le Mack of Edward Harrigan's company at Bowdoin Square Theatre received a gold-headed cane from North End friends after his performance. The engraved inscription noted the gift. He thanked the givers in a brief speech and is a popular North End figure, brother of actor Andrew Mack.

Thomas le Mack Edward Harrigan Bowdoin Square Theatre Hs Friends North End le Mack Andrew Mack

MISS WHITNEY'S DEBUT AT TUILERIES PARTY

The Brookline couple Mr and Mrs Henry M Whitney hosted a coming out for daughter Ruth at the Tuileries on Commonwealth Avenue last evening. Beautified parlors were decorated and a reception ran from 8 to 9 with dancing to follow. twelve guests attended.

Tuileries Commonwealth Avenue Henry M. Whitney Brookline Ruth

American Wringer Company Installment Sale Notice

Diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets and banquet lamps offered on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention. The American Wringer Company Boston successor Met anfg iCo.

American Wringer Company Prneway Ex- Petes Boston Met Anfg iCo

Sun Yat Sen Leads Chinese Pro Reform Effort Abroad

Sun Yat Sen heads a Chinese revolutionary network with American ties and a San Francisco center, backed by Yale and Harvard graduates. The article notes a London detention, a Canton conspiracy link, and a plan to force reform with peaceful and then armed options, aided by England and the United States.

Sun Yat Sen London Marquis of Salisbury Li Hung Chang China Canton Hing-Chung-Woey America San Francisco New York Walter Fong Stamford Conn Yale Harvard Wong- Chin-Foo Chinese News Chicago United States Hing-Chung-Wong Wong-Chin-Foo England Reform Party Cantlie College of Medicine Hong Kong

First Battalion Dines in Portsmouth Honor Dinner

The staff, field and line officers of the First Battalion, Second Brigade, Massachusetts Regiment of the Uniformed Bank Knights of Pythias, gave a complimentary dinner to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Marshall of Portsmouth, N. H. Major Eastman presided with Adjutant Smith as secretary, Captain Trefry as master of ceremonies.

Massachusetts Regiment Knights of Pythias W. H. Marshall Portsmouth N. H Eastman Smith Trefry

Funeral Held For David Reed At East Boston Atlantic Works

David Reed a machinist at Atlantic Works East Boston was honored at a funeral with a floral tribute from the Boiler Makers Union in the form of the cutter Daniel Manning now under construction at the yard. The tribute stretched fifty inches on a bed of seventy five inches of flowers. Salem dispatch reports John F. Hibbard Milton essence salesman died on the 6:50 train to Beverly after falling ill. He was about years old and left no local family though a son is a minister. New York note: W H Smith age 60 of Stamford Conn collapsed and died in the Cumberland building at 549 Broadway.

David Reed Atlantic Works Boston Union Daniel Manning Mr. Reed Salem John F. Hibbard Milton Beverly

Puritana praised by Vermont man after thirty years of dyspepsia

OC L Holton, a Wells River native now living in Waterbury, recounts decades of dyspepsia and relief after using Puritana. He says he no longer needs the remedy and praises its benefits for his wife, who suffered heart distress. The advertisement touts Puritana as Prof Dixi Crosby's prize formula curing stomach and overall health issues.

C. L. Holton Wells ‘River Waterbury OC. L. Holton Dixi Crosby

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