Dishonesty charge over grease sale in Boston streets
Correspondence between Benjamin W. Wells and George Uriel Crocker reveals city grease and other materials from Moon Island drainage sold for payroll funds. Crocker defends public honesty. Wells raises rumors of missing records and indorsement on a $229.69 check. Crocker explains accounting practices and prior similar sales by predecessors to justify funds used for maintenance payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin W. Wells
George A. Crocker
Boston
Esq
Sir
George Uriel Crocker
George U. Crocker
Milk Street
Moon Island
Collecor
Treasury
Wheeler
West End Street Railway Company
Law Department
Letter to Mayor Details Grease Sale Practices and Treasury Change
Benjamin W. Wells explains ongoing grease sale practices, the shift to depositing money into the treasury, and the mayor’s instruction to record funds on city books. He notes that outside reimbursements previously funded payrolls or bills and could not be used by the department without such a change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
The
Benjamin W. Wells
Caucus Reform Call Issued For New York Conference
A call issued by Ralph M. Fasley of the Civic Federation of Chicago seeks leaders from major cities to attend a conference on caucus and primary reform. The event, chaired by notable politicians, will address turnout and current election laws with reports from New York and other states. Headquarters at Hotel Manhattan, Dec 27, 1897. conference set for Jan 14 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ralph M. Fasley
Civic Federation of Chicago
Massachusetts
Maryland
Illinois
New Jersey
Ohio
Hotel Manhattan
Madison Avenue
Forty-second Street
Mayor Strong
Hewitt
Oscar L. Straus
Turkey
John E. Milholland
Carl Schura
Gustav Schwarz
Edwin L. Godkin
Lyman J. Gage
Melville BE. Stone
Franklin H. MacVeigh
Josiah Quincy
John C. Cobb
Joseph J. Corbett
Samuel D. Capen
Arthur H. Wellman
H. L. Sprag
Pursuit Continues in Roxbury for Paine Store Assault
Police from Station 10 aided by Inspectors Gaddis and Wise pursue a suspect in the Paine drug gist case at 1181 Tremont Street. They review possible associates and aim to confront a man who may have been seen at the store recently. Paine says he would recognize the assailant, who received a public reception when first seen at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Tremont Street
Station 10
Gaddis and Wise
Roxbury
Fire guttes five story house in Providence
Fire swept a five story brick residence at 19 Angell Street in Providence early today, causing extensive damage. A man and woman identified as Mr and Js Joseph Smith were detained by police for investigation after the couple’s bed in the basement and two separate fires suggested possible arson or accidental origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Angell Street
Joseph Smith
Smith
Leslie Howard
Everett municipal contest narrows in Mead rally
In Everett a rally at Everett Hall advocates E C Mead as the contest closes. Mead supporters claim wins in Wards 6 and 6 with a Ward 2 standoff, while Deer's backers doubt Mead’s grip and foresee wins in Wards 3 and 4. Seven aldermanic candidates compete for three vacancies, with Mead backing Buckley and Washburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Mead
Everett Hall
Everett
Mead
Dyer
Ead
Deer
Mr. Mead
W. J. Buckley
Charles F. Washburn
Wreck and Fire in Lehigh Valley Train Crash at Vossburg
A heavy freight train with two locomotives collided with a train of empty coal cars in the Vossburg tunnel on the Lehigh Valley railroad. Sixteen freight cars derailed and blocked the tunnel, causing a fire and smoke to fill the tunnel. Engineer John Thomas was ejected from the cab and fireman James Degan sprained an ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarrak
Penn
Vossburg
Lehigh Valley Railroad
John Thomas
James Degan
Memorial Service Held For Thomas Doane Of Charlestown
A memorial service for the late Thomas Doane of Charlestown was held at Winthrop Church. The eulogy was given by Rev. A. S. Twombly with regular services led by Rev. William S. Alexander. Letters from friends were read by F. W. Robinson, and tributes came from R. H. Stearns, Harriet C. Richardson, Samuel E. Herrick, Charles R. Brown, the Boston Society of Civil Engineers, Charlestown Improvement Association, Arthur S. Johnson, Frank L. Mason, and Doane College Crete Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Doane
Charlestown
Winthrop Congregational Church
Winthrop Church
A. S. Twombly
D. D
William 8. Alexander
F. W. Robinson
R. H. Stearns
Harriet C. Richardson
Lincoln
Samuel E. Herrick
Mt. Vernon Church
Charles R. Brown
California
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Charlestown Improvement Association
Arthur 8. Johnson
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Frank L. Mason
Bunker Hill
Salvation Oil Promises Burn Care With No Scar
A brief sales note touts Salvation Oil as a remedy for burnt arms claiming healing without scarring. The message emphasizes quick relief and consumer confidence in the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Oil
Whiskey Mine From 1848 Steamboat Wreck Found in Missouri
Holt Missouri December report details a buried whiskey cache from the Arabia steamship wreck. Prospectors drilled 25 to 30 feet to reach metal and confirm the sunken treasure, with plans to excavate for about 6000 gallons valued up to $100,000. experts estimate extraordinary futures for the aged Kentucky whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt, Mo
Topers
Venice
Jules Verne
Missouri
Arabia
St. Louis
Omaha
Parksville
Kentucky
8. M. Rice
American Spirits Manufacturing Company
Bond
Thirteen men held after Stamford Street gaming raid
Police raid Navigation Club at 149 Stamford Street with a search warrant. Four packs of cards and $1.46 were seized as evidence of a gaming operation. Thirteen men were taken into custody and later arraigned noted in station records with listed addresses.
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Peabody
Car Street
Stamford Street
Navigation Club
William Smith
Melrose
Sumner Lawrence
Tremont Street
John Skinner
Waltham
Thomas Morrison
Leverett Street
Zanoli Insurer Denies Guilty Claims Amid Probe
Zanoli a New York insurance swindler protests innocence while aiding detectives in their case. Inspector McCluskey notes his help in clarifying details. Barbara Hoffner, 25, of Brooklyn, surfaced as his fifth wife under an alias. Zanoli’s medical skills include tooth pulling cupping and drug knowledge. Lena Werner’s burial remains unresolved as authorities exhumed Jennie Schlessinger’s body tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Zanoll
Zanoli
McCluskey
Barbara Hoffner
Brooklyn
C. Wagner
Germany
Lena Werner
Jennie Schlessinger
Rempler’s suicide attempt shocks Paris canal case inquiry
Paris on December 12 reports Judge M. Rempler, the judge d instruction in the Panama Canal scandals, leapt from a window to the pavement in an attempted self destruction. He sustained injuries deemed to be fatal.
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M. Rempler
Paris
Panama Canal
Boston Lexow style probe urged to crack saloon rule
The Rev. Mr. Berle leads a Brighton campaign demanding a legislative investigation into Boston police methods and brewery influence. Aimed at exposing officials and liquor interests, the plan seeks a committee with subpoena powers to probe past and present authorities, with local option tied to Brighton.
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Boston
Berle
Post
Boston Police Commission
Brighton
Mr. Berle
Silent replies from commissioners prompt no answer
General A. P. Martin was contacted by telephone and the Rev. Mr. Berle’s address read to him. He declined to speak. Commissioner Clark was similarly asked and also declined to respond.
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A. P. Martin
Mr. Berle
Commissioner Clark
Concert in the Jail Brings Touching Solo by Bram
Misses Clara and Sophie Wallenthin and Mr John E Daniels served at Charles street jail yesterday afternoon. They sang hymns and a male solo Go bury Thy Sorrows requested by Thomas M Bram. Daniels delivered it with dramatic force touching Bram at his cell door. Catherine Porter played piano and Annie Kytes sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Sophie Wallenthin
John E. Daniels
Charles Street
Thomas M. Bram
Mr. Daniels
Bram
Catherine Porter
Annie Kytes
Burglary at Barker Home Sealskin Cloak Stolen
The house of William E. Barker at 30 Chestnut Street Malden was entered on Saturday night by a burglar. A seal skin cloak valued around 380 dollars and a pocketbook containing 10 dollars were stolen.
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William E. Barker
Chestnut Street
Malden
Parll and Associates Back Quincy for Boston Mayor
The Charles Stewart Parnell Associates met in Friendship Hall Hampden street with 108 members present. Patrick J. McGee announced the club previously endorsed Mr Quincy for Boston mayor and denounced Moran and Coakley as intermeddlers. The club stood solid for Quincy and thanked the Post for its attention. Next meeting set for Williams Hall Hampden and Albany streets next Sunday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stewart Parnell
Friendship Hall
Hampden Street
Joseph F. Madden
Patrick J. McGee
Quincy
Boston
Moran and
Coakley
Riley
Williams Hall
Hampden and
Albany Streets
Mayor Quincy Indorsed by Ellis Club Rally
A large Ellis Club meeting at 109 West Cedar Street Ward 11 endorsed Mayor Quincy. Members formed a rallying committee to canvass the ward and mobilize Democratic voters for election day.
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Ellis Club
West
Cedar Street
Quincy
Dean's Ointment Claims Instant Skin Relief
An advertisement asserts eczema relief anywhere on the body and permanent cure from Dean's Ointment, touting it as the sovereign remedy for all skin itchiness.
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Dean
Rally for Riley and the Hebrews in Boston Hall
A Sunday rally at the American House supports Hon. Thomas Riley and the Chicago platform. Riley attacks politicians and city hall waste, lauds Hebrew Americans and capitalists, lampoons Mayor and Grover Cleveland ally P A Collins, and calls for joint debate on key issues with Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Riley
Chicago
American House
John F. Nickerson
Riley
City Hall
Mr. Coakley
Moran
Mr. Riley
New York
Quincy
America
North End
J. Pierpont Morgan
John G. Carlisle
Denmark
Coakley
P. A. Collins
Grover Cleveland
Collins
Josiah Quincy
Mr. Quincy
Mechanics’ Hall
London
Boston
William Jennings Bryan
Palmer
Buckner
Mr. Collings
Catholic Alumni Association
Portland
Lewiston
Rev Brady Voices Politics For Boston Mayor Candidate
The Rev John Boyd Brady of Peoples Temple argued from Proverbs that the ideal mayor must be a patriot with loyalty to country flag Constitution and municipality He urged leaders to avoid foreign influence or vote buying and to act patriotically even at personal cost in service of Boston and American principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Collins
Quincy
Collins
West End
Boston
John Boyd Brady
The
People’s Temple
Boson
Pat Hne
United States
Liberty
Dicker
No license rallies sweep Cambridge churches
Yesterday’s no license day drew fourteen union rallies across Cambridge churches. Speakers included Rev. George A. Bicknell at First Universalist, Rev. Reuben A. Beard and others at Prospect Street, and many pastors at Austin Street, Hope, Wood Memorial, Grace M E, Old Cambridge Baptist, North Cambridge Congregational, and North Cambridge Baptist churches. Representative-elect Daniel P. Coolidge and ex‑Representative James W. Coleman attended Wood Memorial Church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Universalist
George A. Bicknell
Austin Street
Reuben A. Beard
Prospect Street Congregational Church
Skene
Shaw
Carpenter
Prospect Street
Sneath
Paisley
Sweet
Osgood
A. P. Reccord
Brigham
Hope Church
Wood Memorial Church
Daniel P. Coolidge
James W. Coleman
H. H. Perkins
George H. Saunders
John H. Walker
Theodore H. Raymond
Isaac W. Grimes
Grace M. E. Church
Old Cambridge Baptist Church
Dr. Horr
North Cambridge Congregational Church
Spaulding
Baptist Publication Society
North Cambridge Baptist Church
Moran to Speak at Riley Rally at Faneuil Hall
John B. Moran will debut on the stump for Riley tomorrow night at Faneuil Hall with Thomas Riley and Timothy W. Coakley listed among speakers. Presiding will be Hon. Philip J. Doherty. Moran hints at disclosures about Mayor Quincy and claims letters concerning his administration may be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Moran
Riley
Faneuil Hall
Thomas Riley
Timothy W. Coakley
Philip J. Doherty
Moran
Quincy
Boston Voters Face Mayor Quincys National Politics Claim
Charles R. Saunders questions Mayor Quincy’s claim of abstaining from national politics while in office. He notes Quincy’s 1896 North American Review article titled Issues and Prospects of the Campaign and argues it undermines Quincy’s assertion of municipal usefulness. Boston, December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Boston
North American Review
Charles R. Saunders
Cambridge Campaign Closes As Perkins Hosts Quiet Rally Night
In Cambridge the campaign ends tonight with the Perkins party adopting quiet outside tactics and few rallies. Temple Hall plans two final gatherings with speakers including Robert A. Parry presiding. Perkins events are at Union Hall with George A. Perkins Freeman Hunt P. H. Concannon and Alfred Johnson among those speaking. The Citizens' party strength remains uncertain while Temple Hall relies on its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Perkins Party
Temple Hall
Robert A. Parry
Perkins
Union Hall
George A. Perkins
Freeman Hunt
P. H. Concannon
Alfred Johnson
Citizens’ Party
Withi Ng
Avery Sortwell
West End Hebrew Club Endorses Mayor Curtis at Meeting
At a meeting last evening at 89 Leverett street the West End Hebrew Educational Club adopted resolutions endorsing Mayor Curtis, who received support last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Hebrew Educational Club
Leverett Street
Curtis
Rev Varley to give second Advent series at Tremont Temple
The Rev Henry Varley will deliver a daily noon address on The Second Advent at Tremont Temple during Advent Week. The Moody Gospel choir will sing as services proceed from 12 to 1 each day, under the Evangelistic Association of New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Varley
Tremont Temple
Moody Gospel Choir
The
Evangelistic Association of New England
West Side mayoral campaign heats up with Lyceum Hall rally
East Boston hosts a decisive opening rally for Quincy with captains Collins and Gallivan leading a schedule of two dozen campaign events through Dec 20. Speakers include Fitzgerald Kell ner Conry Gallivan and Donovan. Riley and Curtis campaigns map numerous ward rallies across the city.
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Curtis
Riley
Quincy
Lyceum Hall
Boston
John H. Sullivan
Fitzgerald
James A. Gallivan
John A. Kellner
Joseph A. Conry
Donovan
Cronin
Hickey
Vine Street Church
Friendship Hall
P. A. Collins
Gallivan
Mr. Quincy
Ward 8
Lomasney
Quinn
Cauley Hall
Ward
Ward Room
Curtis Hall
Dudley Street Opera House
Lammett Hall
Warren Hall
St. John’s Lyceum
Town Hall
Dorchester
Spellman Hall
Court House
Winthrop Hall
Elmwood Hall
Pierpont School
Franklin School
North Bennet Street
Charlestown
Monument Hall
East Boston
Gray’s Hall
Brighton
Music Hall
North Bennet Street School
Wells School
Upham’s Corner
Oakland Hall
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Armory Building
Knights of Honor Hall
Bloomfield Hall
Not Owned By Anyone Rabbi Speaks On The Hebrew Vote
Rabbi Charles Fleischer spoke at Temple Adath Israel on The Hebrew Vote arguing Hebrews are highly individualistic and not a unified bloc. He dismissed the idea of a collective Hebrew vote and urged voters to rebuke Hebrew politicians who trade on such claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fleischer
Temple
Adath Israel
Boston
Political Notes Rally for Curtis Mayor Bid in Dorchester
A shoe and leather trades meeting at 33 Lincoln street organized a grand rally for Mr. Curtis for Mayor. Walter Rapp chaired, W Eus is Barker was secretary, rallies set at 59 Bedford street and Bloomfield Hall with speakers Curtis Guild Jr Berle and others. Dorchester Republicans plan receptions at Norfolk Hall and Bloomfield Hall with a slate including Aldermen and Council candidates and street commissioner nominees led by Hon Charles F Noyes Alpheus Sanford M J Murrey Senator Charles E Folsom and Herbert M Mankim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Street
Curtis
Walter Rapp
W. Eustis Barker
Bedford Street
Curtis Guild, Jr
A.berle
Dorchester
Norfolk Hall
Washington Street
Bowdoin Street
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Curtis Ty
Bloomfield Hall
Stewart Building
Bloomfield Street
Newa Avenue
Benjamin B. Whittemore
Charles F. Noyes
Alpheus Sanford
M. J. Murrey
Charles E. Folsom
Herbert M. Mankim
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Coston
Mass
Missouri River
Zanolis
Parnellites
Quincy Indorsed
Marquise
Renan
Aim
Ansan
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Rally For
Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Carlisle
Larrabee
MR. Brady
MR. Curtis Indorsed
Big Quincy
East
Rabbi Fleischer
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