Civil Service Report On Campaign Assessments Delayed
Washington December 26 The Civil Service Commission may soon publicly release its report on illegal department assessments for Mahone's Virginia campaign. The document, sent to the district attorney, could yield an indictment or be made public by the commission if kept from action. Roosevelt’s current inquiry into New York Custom House cases found no direct Magone liability.
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Washington
Civil Service Commissioners
Mahone
Virginia
Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt
New York Custom House
Magone
Harrison
Reform in Civil Service Eyed by House Committee
The House committee on reform in the civil service plans an investigation into the Civil Service Commission after Congress reconvenes. It aims to extend inquiry to show reform’s impact on government service and the commission’s impartial administration. The commissioners expect strong testimony supporting reform and improved government service.
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House Committee On Reform
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Civil Service Commissioners
Insinuations Against Mr Cowie Prompt Court Inquiry Request
Paymaster Cowie asks the Secretary of the Navy to order a court of inquiry into insinuations on the Senate floor about his bill. He cites 800 replies from officers, says 98 percent favored the measure, and explains involvement of John R. Thomas to prepare and deliver legal arguments to Congress. He notes Thomas did not act as a lobbyist.
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Cowie
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
John R. Thomas
Thomas
Congress
President heads to duck hunt on Potomac yacht
The President left Washington this afternoon on a duck hunting trip to the lower Potomac aboard Mr. Bateman's steam yacht. He is expected to be away until Saturday and is accompanied by Mr. Bateman Senators Edmunds and Hawley Justice Gray and J W Thompson.
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Washington
Lower
Potomac
Mr. Bateman
Edmunds and Hawley
Justice Gray
Supreme Court
J. W. Thompson
Marden in Washington Bent on Pleasure in Capital Visit
The Hon. George A. Marden of Lowell is in Washington with Mrs. Marden for a short stay. He declares his purpose is pleasure and expects to visit Mt. Vernon before returning home.
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Marden
George A. Marden
Lowell
Washington
Old Hacker School Reunion Draws Salem Attendees
About 200 people attended the first reunion of Hacker School alumni at Hamilton Hall Salem on December 26 led by Adjutant General Samuel Dalton. The gathering featured historical sketches of the school 1853 to 1870 and remarks from notable guests including John M. Raymond Caleb Foote and J Frank Dalton.
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Salem
Speciau
Hacker School
Hamilton Hall
Samuel Dalton
Master Barnes
Woodman
Caleb Foote
J. Frank Dalton
Caleb Briggs
Lawrence
Joseph M. Safford
R. Hathaway
Salew
John M. Raymond
Henry W. Peabody
N. A. Horton
John Robinson
George Arvedson
Master Galloupe
Bowditch School
H. W. Foote
Robert H. Carey
Jacob C. Hilty
Joshua Pope
Charles Tiplady
G. A. Radford
C. H. Weston
Thomas Burbank
Fred A. Full
Dalton
H. J. Woodman
F. M. Gardner
E. Mansfield
A. F. Palfrey
William P. Andrews
Two men arraigned in Quincy for shooting Rockland man
S W Meadows and J J Bowman of South Weymouth faced District Court in Quincy for shooting John McDonnell of Rockland last night. Meadows had been in a domestic dispute with Mc Donnell over his daughter, who Meadows kept as a servant. The shooting occurred when McDonnell and companions tried to remove the girl, Bowman firing a shotgun and causing severe wounds. Case continued. Meadows and Bowman remanded to Dedham jail for lack of bonds.
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Quincy
S. W. Meadows
J. J. Bowman
South Weymouth
John McDonnell
Rockland
Meadows
McDonnell
Bowman
Dedham
Miss McDonald Loses Hand in Factory Accident
In Watertown Miss McDonald daughter of John McDonald Cottage street suffered a severe hand injury at Harvard Mills East Watertown. Her right hand was mangled and doctors were forced to amputate all fingers and the thumb.
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Watertown
Funeral of J L Stone of Boston Bankers Firm
The Rev. J C Jones of the Unitarian Church officiated at the funeral for J L Stone of Stone Downer Boston bankers. Former business associates attended the service at Newton Cemetery where the floral tributes were profuse and attractive.
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Newton
J. C. Jones
Unitarian Church
J. L. Stone
Stone & Downer
Boston
Newton Cemetery
Wage conflict at Woburn Leather Makers talks end without settlement
In Woburn on December 26 the Knights of Labor executive committee and the Woburn Leather Manufacturers' Association failed to reach a deal. The manufacturers rejected the Knights price list and arbitration, prompting a near unanimous vote against accepting the proposal. The strike remains likely as workers disperse after a calm meeting.
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Woburn
Knights of Labor Executive Committee
Woburn Leather Manufacturers’ Association
Knights of Labor Committee
Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor Executive Board
John J. Short
David F. Moreland
Leather Workers
United States
Canada
Moreland
Manufacturers’ Association
Manufacturers’ Committee
Nights of Labor
Board of Directors
Mr. Moreland
Newton Council Nominates Hyde for President on Sixth Ballot
Newton city officers nominated J. Hyde for president of the Common Council after ballots, with J. C. Krimblecorn named for clerk on the sixth vote.
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Newton
J. Hyde
Marriages in the City December 24 to 25
Listed marriages include Crossland to Nellie Lewis, Crouch to Katie Leod, Gilbert to Jennie Roniston, Humphrey to Elizabeth Read, Randlett to Annie Chivers, Stockemer to Annie Allen, and Thompson to Laura Lincoln, dated Dec 24 and 25 with officiants named.
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William H. Stockemer
S. Annie Allen
Thompson—Lincoln
Somerville
C. L. Noyes
Wiliam L. Thompson
Laura Lincoln
Deaths compiled from Roxbury to New York notices
Death notices list Samuel Parkman Blake and many others with ages and dates across Roxbury Charlestown Canton Dorchester Lowell East Boston Somerville Medford Malden Weymouth Marlboro and New York. Names include Julia Dabney Abigail Ellis and Cyrus Yale with ages from 13 to 100 years and dates December 23 to December 28.
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Roxbury
Samuel Parkman Blake
Sherinton Street
Charlestown
Susan Joy Bass
Agea Ears
Samuel Parkman Lake
Batielle
Huffalo
Maria L
Gordon Battelle
Wheeling
West Va
Bray
Prescott
Arizona ‘Territory
Eooet C. Bray
Boston
Burke
John Burke
Brogan
Bridget Brogan
Corbltt
Lowell
Julia E. A
Faward and
Mary &. Corbett
Dorchester
Closson
East Boston
Frederick Closson
Dabney
Isabelle G. Dabney
Dexter
Mt. Pleasant
Sarah
Samuel Dexter
Deer
Margaret
Patrick Deer
Ellis
Canton
Abigail E. Ellis
West Dedham
Mass
Rebecca N. Ellis
Foster
Somerville
Arthur E. Foster
Hamner
New Orleans
Julia P. Hamner
Pass Christian
Holland
Rebecca W
William A. Holland
Jackson
Medford
Lela
Andrew Jackon
Janvier
Emma Newbold Janvier
Francis J. Janvier
Lynch
Nellie Lynch
McCaffrrey
South Boston
Sarah A. McCafffrey
McSweeney
Dennis McSweeney
Pillsbury
Eunice Fowler
Palmer
Sancook
Eleanor Howard Palmer
Samuel Palmer
Woodstock
Conn
Richardson
Cambridge
Florence Richardson
Rice
Maplewood
Ruth E
Nathaniel Wade
Wat
Caroline Watts
Yalu
New York
Cyrus Yale
Blair's Pills Great English Gout and Rheumatic Remedy
Advert describes Blair's Pills as a sure prompt and effective gout and rheumatic remedy available at druggists.
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Blair
Outlaws in Georgia Swamp Riot at Jessup Jail
A Jessup riot left two negro prisoners dead from bullets and one killed by a shotgun blast. Brewer the outlaw shot Assistant Marshal Barnhill and Leggett was wounded as a mob hunted him in McMillan Swamp. White posse plus Hussars pursued Brewer with threats of lynching if captured.
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Savannah
Jessup
S. White
Hussars
Brunswick
Brewer
Leggett
Bob Brewer
Barnhill
McMillan Swamp
William Wood
Young Wood
Wood
Hopps
McMillan Bay
Marshal Leggett
Mr. Leggett
Mr. Reddish
Rayford
J. W. Ryan
Ryan
Attack on the jail sparks unrest in Jessup Georgia
A morning assault on the Jessup jail by unknown men freed inmates and killed Peter Johnson and Bill Hopps. Military presence arrived late, residents sought protection, and Mayor Hobbs called a public meeting. Rumors of Brewer and Ryan driving further tensions across the turpentine region flare as crews scout brickyards.
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Savannah
Jessup
Peter Johnson
Bill Hopps
Georgia Hussars
Brunswick
Hobbs
Brewer
Brunswick Rifles
Ryan
Stock market report notes mixed activity and policy talk
The article surveys a day of trading with Lackawanna and Sugar among the active stocks, Eastern and Calumet & Hecla rising while Lamson weakens. It cites consolidation momentum, Sugar trust defenses, and calls for shifts in dividends and assets, plus a look at New York Central’s earnings versus West Shore costs.
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Eastern
Lamson
Calumet & Hecla
Boston
New York Central
West Shore
Hotel Flower A Luxurious New City Stay On Columbus and Holyoke
A new management turned Hotel Flower into an exclusive hotel and health resort, offering elegant rooms, top dining, and exceptional ventilation and plumbing. Turkish baths with sea water pools, private party meals, and late hours for the café and baths position it as a premier downtown lodging and boarding option. The location on Columbus avenue and Holyoke street provides convenient streetcar access and fixed services like telephones and carriages for guests.
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Flower
Hotel Flower
Columbus Avenue
Holyoke Street
Reorganization Plan Seeks Long Term Control Of Santa Fe Stock
Shareholders are urged to deliver stock to Boston Safe Deposit & Trust for ten years with voting power vested in Magoun Baring Peabody and McCook nominees. Trust certificates will grant beneficial interests and a return of shares at term end. Applications aim to list certificates on New York Boston and London exchanges.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
George C. Magoun
Thomas Baring
Oliver W. Peabody
John J. McCook
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Mill Street
Boston
Trust Company
New York
London
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SES Persea
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Senator Cullom
America
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Boylston St
Charles C. Doe
Court St
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Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Sq. Philads
GEO. C. Gouldwin & CO
Reston
John Jeffries & Sons
Ofton
Aaron RE. Gay & Co
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Boston Post
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Elijah George
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Patrick Rogers
John W. McKim, Esquire
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John C. Lane
Sarah F. Winslow
Joan W. McKim
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Eliza George
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Frederic H. Bradlee
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Frederic Stone
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J.T. Mahoney
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Lydia D. Parker
William I. Bowditch
Juliette F. Wardwell
Ilness
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Maria Fitzpatrick
Thomas J. Barry
Congress Street
Robert Taylor
Ellen Taylor
Admx
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Elizabeth R. Weston
TLCK
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Abbie M. Brooks
John West
Elizabeth West
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Ellen Barry
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Elhine
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Houston
Eox
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Forelien
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Beethoven
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Music Hall
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Bac IS
Hollis Isaac B. Rich
Daniel Frohman
Lord Chumley
Holly St
E. Sothern
Hallen and Hart
H.grattan Donnelly
Donnelly and Girard
G.I
Tremont Theatre
Abbey & Schoeffel
Sacuersard
Svefor
Fatima and
the Fairy
Ideal Extravaganza CO
Young and
Kbluebeard, JR
Howard Atheneum
Lester & Williams
Grand Opera House
Manchester Mills
John C. Palfrey
Treas
Androscoggin Mills
Bus, Fabyan & Co
Summer Street
Geo. F. Fabyan
Hioston
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester Railroad Company
T. W. Hammond
Worcester
OLD Colony Railroad
Old Colony
Be Rd. Co
Joan M. Washburn
Trena
Mersimack Manufacturing Company
Howard Stockton
Wim. A. Steelee
New
Chiccago
Addred Exchange
Plac Carseat
J. L. Roblasor
Copartnership Notices
Hee
Harding, Colby & Co
Charles L. Harding
William Whitman
Edgar Harding
Harding, Whitman & Co
General Dry Goods Commission
Leonard St
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