Offending Commodore Stanton Restored to Duty
Secretary Herbert restores Commodore O F Stanton to command of the North Atlantic squadron after disapproving of his Oct 20 salute to Admiral Mello at Rio de Janeiro. Stanton explains saluting Brazil’s flag aimed to honor the nation. Brazil disputed the act and he was detached.
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Washington
O. F. Stanton
United States
Rio Janeiro
Mello
Herbert
Commodore Stanton
North Atlantic
Stanton
Newark
Rio de Janeiro
Terry
Neva
Picking
Charleston
Peixote
United States Navy
Brazil
Captain Picking
Rio Harbor
Admiral Mello
Department
San Francisco
North American
Divorce of Italian documents debate in chamber sparks clashes
In Rome the Chamber of Deputies debated publishing committee seven documents on bank scandals. Giolitti allies push for full release while Rudini seeks excluding private papers. Cavalotti and Ferrari clash in a bitter exchange, with a possible duel feared.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Committee of Seven
Giolitti
Baron Nicotera
Interior
Signor Giolitti
Signor
Marquis di Rudini
Signor Glolitt
Signor Cavalott
Luigi Ferrari
Cavallotti
Ex governor Alfred H Littlefield dies in Lincoln
Providence reports the death of former Governor Alfred H Littlefield at his Lincoln home from lung disease complications. He was sixty five years old.
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Providence
Alfred H. Littlefield
Lincoln
Boston to New York Noon Trains Discontinued
The New York and New Haven confirms rumors that the noon trains from Boston to New York are to be discontinued.
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New York
New Haven
Boston
Plan for Ten Cent Whiskey Tax Gains Democratic Backing
Washington reports that Democratic members of the ways and means committee are nearly united on adding a ten cent per gallon whiskey tax as part of the internal revenue schedule. They will meet January 1 at the Treasury Department to finalize conclusions and settle the income tax question before sending the schedule to the House.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Treasur Department
Chester Responsibility in Chester Accident Report Near
Springfield December 21 The grand jury finished testimony on the Chester accident at the Boston and Albany railroad and will report in the morning They reportedly declined to indict the bridge repairmen and did not place full blame on the directors
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Springfield
Chester
Boston & Albany
Wil
Carpet Dealers Schwartz Craft Assigns Liabilities Loom
Philadelphia December 21 Schwartz Craft wholesale carpet dealers assigned today Liabilities 275000 assets 000 The move follows an inability to meet obligations maturing next month as efforts to restructure continue.
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Philadelphia
Schwartz & Craft
Leave Granted at Boston Public Library for Dwight
The Boston Public Library trustees approve a leave of absence for Librarian Theodore F. Dwight through May next year with the leave to become permanent then. Secretary Gray will fill the role for the rest of the year, and Dwight may have other business plans driving his withdrawal. President Abbott is a possible candidate but would not accept the post.
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Boston Public Library
Theodore F. Dwight
Dwight
Gray
Copley Square
Abbott
Board of Trustees
Local Clubs Dine At Annual Society and Veterans Gatherings
Members attended the Society of Colonial War annual meeting at Young's Hotel with Samuel S. Green presiding in Draper’s absence. Officers were elected for several posts including Governor Abbot and Deputy Houghton. Separate events included the Seventh Massachusetts Veteran Association reunion at American House and a Whitney Club formation after a special Woman's Relief Corps train reunion.
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Society of Colonial Wera
Young's Hotel
William F. Draper
Congress
Samuel 8. Green
Abijah Thompson
Walter S. Watkins
Walter G. Page
James A. Noyes
Edward T. Barker
Nathan Appleton
Edwin 8S. Barrett
Samuel A. Bent
Melville A. Bigelow
George M. Rodge
Gardner A. Churchill
Albert A. Folsom
Lewis C. Hall
Frederick T. Hemenway
Henry O. Houghton
Daniel W. Howland
Daniel 8S. Lamson
William P. Martin
George G. Stratton
Winthrop Wetherbee
Francis BE. Abbot
H. O. Houghton
Samuel S. Green
Walter K. Watkins
A. W. Clark
T. Barker
W. H. Draper
George M. Bodge
Bodge
Seventh Massachusetts Veteran Association
American House
Lowell M. Maxham
D. H. Dyer
James Holehouse
T. Fisher
James
Luther
D. C. Cahoon
John Howarth
Terence McMullen
William J. Thompson
Howard F. Seery
W. T. Churchill
Stephen Stanley
William C. Wade
Plainville
B. F. Cunningham
Z. F. Bliss
A. A. Seaverns
Bliss
John C. Chase
Henry H. Codding
Crescent Park
Providence River
B. Parsons
Charles D. Nash
Bartlett
Woman's Relief Corps
Indianapolis
World's Fair
Crawford House
Whitney Club
John
Linner
A. W. Dolan
H. J. Mahoney
C. J. Martell
Maguire
F. J. Delaney
F. A. Buck
W. H. Walsh
P. H. Shannon
Boston College
Parker's
A. FB. Macdonald
Ediction in Wages of Boston Street Rail Workers
A citizen objects to wage reductions for West End street railway motormen and conductors. He argues such actions are unjust, dangerous to the public, and that drivers handle cars creditably. He urges the press to support opposition to the measure. December 20, 1893.
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Post
The
West End
Boston
Charitable Irish Society Ball Committee Meeting Held
An adjourned meeting of the floor committee for the Charitable Irish Society ball was held at the American House with Hon. Edward J. Flynn presiding. Reports from sub committees were encouraging and Christopher J. Carven was named to procure badges.
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Irish Society
Edward J. Flynn
Christopher J. Carven
Eoward B. Daily
John J. Fitzgerald
Edward A. Morrissey
John H. Dinegan
Michael J. Dwyer
D. G. Finnerty
Joyce Family News From South Boston
The friends of Mr. John Joyce and son at 767 East Sixth Street report they have obtained satisfactory employment and the family is prosperous.
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John Joyce
East Sixth Street
South Boston
Death of Eli Terrio Found in Bed at Son's Home
Eli Terrio was found dead in bed this morning at his son's home on Peet Street. The death is attributed to heart disease and appears to be from natural causes. Deceased was years old.
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Waltham
Eli Terrio
Alexander Eee
Wee Peet Street
Relief orders aid struggling Boston families at Christmas
The Post reports on numerous Boston dwellers facing hunger and cold as rheumatism typhoid sickness and layoffs leave families destitute. Groceries fuel and clothing are provided to mothers carpenters laborers and widows across Roxbury South End North End and West End, with cases ranging from five to six children and one fraudulent request refused.
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Harrison Avenue
Crosby Place
Roxbury
Post
Heath Street
South End
Walnut, Place
Boston
Woodworth Street
North End
Sawyer Street
Crescent Place
West End
Whitney Street
Carver Street
Wiggin Street
Plan to employ 5000 workers to fight unemployment and smallpox
A letter urges Boston city action to hire 5000 men for three days weekly until April 1 1894. Under street and sewer work, the program would combine sanitation with relief, costing about $292500 for thirteen weeks, with selections by ward via the citizens committee.
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the Post
Post
Boston
Citizens’ Committee
Columbus Avenue
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Station 2 Leads the Van in Poor Fund Gift
Police Station 2 contributes $266.21 to the city poor fund, the largest gift yet by any station.
New England Gleanings Notable Fatalities and Notices
Henry Leas a 6 year old farmer died at Williams crossing Buckland East Hartford after multiple crossing fatalities. Isaac Withey Avon resident and 1849 Californian died at 68 keeping money on his person. George L Crane Avon lifelong resident and 68 died at home. former constable and Masons member. Wyman Towne South Woodstock resident struck by an express train at Pomfret Centre crossing near Putnam, killed. D Conrad Sons Boston assigned to Godfrey Morse of Boston for creditors. Christopher Bamford missing from Haverhill for nine days suspected of drowning. English native.
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Henry Leas
Wapping
George L. Crane
Avon
Stoughton Lodge of Masons
Wyman Towne
South Woodstock
Putnam
Pomfret Centre Crossing
Court House
Salem
D. Conrad & Sons
Winter Street
Boston
Godfrey Morse
Christopher Bamford
Haverhill
England
Irish Na tional Federation Council Seeks Blake Visit
The municipal council met at the United States Hotel with D. C. Finley of Chelsea as chairman and Daniel P. Sullivan of Boston as secretary. An invitation will be sent to Edward Blake MP to speak in January in Boston either at the Boston Theatre or Music Hall while he visits from Toronto for the Christmas season.
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Irish National Federation
United States
D. C. Finley
Chelsea
Daniel P. Sullivan
Boston
Edward Blake
M. P
Toronto
Ontario
Music Hall
Drowning of Crew Member Off New York & New England Docks
The fishing schooner Lydia Harvey lost one crewman, Owen Clancy Jr., about 8 o clock last night near the New York and New England docks. Clancy, 27, from South Boston, was said to be intoxicated when he went aboard and his body was not recovered. The harbor police searched unsuccessfully. A second unidentified man, decomposed, was found floating near Burnham's wharf East Boston and taken to the North Grove street morgue. he was about five feet eight, 160 pounds, wearing a gray outfit.
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Lydia Harvey
Owen Clancy, Jr
New York
New England
Clancy
Boston
Burnham's Wharf
East Moston
North Grove Street
Young cap maker dies after train collision at B and M
Morris Ochman a 24 year old cap maker of 51 Cross street was fatally injured when he was run over by a Boston and Maine train early yesterday. He died at Massachusetts General Hospital later that day from his injuries.
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Morris Ochman
Boston & Maine Railroad
Massachusetts General Hospital
Ochman
Cross Street
Debates Over Tariff Bill Highlight Economic Consequences
The minority voices strong opposition to the tariff bill, warning of reduced revenue and harm to key industries. They cite iron ore, wool, and coal as sectors at risk, noting potential losses in U S treasury revenue and vast capital displacement. They urge caution and gradual transition to avoid worsening the fiscal deficit.
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Canada
United States
Cuba
Treasury Department
Treasury
Seriatm
Nova Scotia
New England
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Rio Grande
Texas
Pacific Coast
Australia
British Columbia
Mother Seeks Gold Glasses and Catalogue from Wilson Bros
A mother requests a pair of gold glasses and mentions prices 5.50 4 5 and 6. She asks to bring or send old glasses for a test and alteration. She asks for a catalogue from Wilson Bros Tremont.
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Wilson Bros
Tremont
Deaths from Newton to Dorchester in late December notice
Obituaries list death notices across Massachusetts towns including Newton Roxbury Chelsea Charlestown Needham Jamaica Plain Boston and Dorchester. Entries name the deceased ages dates of death and surviving spouses or relatives with funeral details where provided.
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Springer Bros
Washington ST
Col. Bedford
AGTS
Pacts
Cleveland
Hawaii
Nicholas
Ankee
Ummer ST
St. Andreas
Littlefield
R. 1
Hertel Mere Nere
Chester H. Graves & Sons
MR. Dwight
Public Library
Joyce
Waltham Man
Dover Street
Fay Street
Oswego
Rochester
Oneida Street
Berlin Street
Grecian Art Tableauz Company
Washburn Credit GO
Washington & Pp
Deus Washburn
Ming of
MR. Shuman
MR. Blake
M.P
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Istudley Instalme T Co
Burt
Newton
Reo
Susie Frances Burt
Frank H. Burt
Emma
Allen
Brown
Mary Picesetees
Ada
Frederick Brown
Y Crowell
Rafus Crowell
Bustis
E Park
Meumenia
Knowles
Buffalo
N. Y
Nathan
Kane
Jamaica Plate
Mary Kane
Raymond
Haat Boston
Lewis Rayniche
Hardson New
Oe Maas
Henry J. Richardson
Semple
Elenore
William Semple
Vinal
Dorcheste
Desire C. Vinal
Otis Vinal
Hugh
Susan
Mother Goose
Gander
Ovankee
Wigeee Manf'g. CO
Summer Street
Mufflers, Inc
Mane
Switz Conde
Ais Louses Inc
Yankee
Wily
Summer ST
J. M. Whittemore & CO
Winkley, Dresser & CO
Thorp & Martin CO
Milk Street
John P. Lovell Arms CO
Washington Furs
H. Crine
Atyles
H. Cring
Avoh ST
Furrier
the Miller
Pearl St
Edward Miller
Meriden, Conn
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