Relief Committee Ends Registration For Unemployed
Relief committee pauses new registrations as 10 000 applications are sifted to find truly needy cases. Officials report 1068 unemployed in Station 1 and 609 in Station 7, with 40 men to work next week on Talbot Avenue and 200 on street cleaning per three half day shifts. Women workers at Bedford Street workshop increase capacity at Wells Memorial building as donations fund clothing for Sea Islanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Court House
Relief Committee
Eldredge
North End
Boston
Carter
Talbot Avenue
Committee On Registration
Bedford Street
Wells Memorial
Dennison House
East Boston Acts Hold Meeting To Aid Needy Workers
A citizens meeting at Lyceum Hall East Boston organized to relieve unemployment. Speakers urged locating missing needy workers, distributing clothing, and securing work through municipal sewer and street improvements. An executive committee was formed, funds raised 52 cash plus promises, with notable donors including Thomas F Doherty and Andrew P Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Citizens’ Trade Association
John L. Bates
E. M. McPherson
Andrew P. Fisher
Thomas F. Doherty
L. B. Bates
Matthews
Boston
James T. Black
J. Lyons
Gardiner
Haven
George Harrington
Charles E. Pidgeon
T. B. Grimes
Joseph H. Barnes
John H. Sullivan
James Smith
Wesley A. Gove
Henry D. Huggan
Messrs
Patrick Morrison
L. J. Lyons
L. Wysanski
M .L. Hodge
Patrick Healy
John L. Jes
Samuel Goldenburg
Loth
Meeting Approves Hall Use at Station 7 Meridan Street
A meeting granted permission for a hall at Station 7 Meridian Street under Captain Trish. The assembly also extended unanimous thanks to Hon. John H. Sullivan for allowing free use of the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Station 7
Meridian Street
Trish
John H. Sullivan
Arlington Responds to Distress Claims and Affirms Employment
Edward S. Fessenden, Chairman of the Arlington Board of Selectmen, defends the town against claims of unemployment hardship. He states Arlington is not a factory town and asserts that working people are well employed for the season. He notes church committees and an independent club assist the poor regardless of creed and race, with few truly needy residents. Arlington, Dec. 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Commonwealth
Edward Ss. Fessenden
Community Appeal For Quilts And Blankets From Vine Street
A letter from George A. DeWolfe of Vine Street dec 26 asks Post readers to donate quilts and blankets to help the poor. He notes the offer is small but every little helps and aims to comfort sleeping poor souls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tro
George A. Dewolfe
Vine Street
Dorchester Poor Relieved By Second Church Aid
The Dorchester poor were helped last night as the Second Church distributed donated shoes and clothing on site under Sunday School superintendent Mr Speer. A subsequent musical entertainment benefited the district’s indigent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Speer
Philadelphia Relief Fund Surpasses Eighty Million Subscriptions
The Philadelphia aid appeal reports $57,746,000 in subscriptions from firms and individuals after Monday morning notices. Director Beitler will donate 1 percent of his salary monthly to the fund, with city department heads and police and firemen matching, aiming for about $2,000 monthly from this source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Citizens’ Relief Committees
Public Safety
Beitler
Trade declines in Great Britain in 1893 review
The Pall Mall Gazette reports that overall British trade worsened in 1893 with imports dropping over 17.5 million pounds and exports down 6.5 million in the first eleven months. Tobacco imports rose, coal and cotton sectors suffered, and American trade gradually strengthens amid tariff concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Great Britain
United States
Sheriff Summoned Over Connecticut Rail Property
Arthur C. Perkins, counsel for William Hart, appointed receiver for the New York & New England Railroad in Connecticut, sought a court order to compel the East Hartford sheriff to show cause why he should not be held in contempt. The rolling stock had been attached by the Philadelphia & Reading for 300000, halting traffic. a hearing was set for 2 p.m. tomorrow in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Arthur C. Perkins
Perkins & Perkins of
Hartford
William Hart
New York & New England Railroad Company
Connecticut
William K. Townsend
United States District Court
New England
East Hartford
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Townsend
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Philadelphia, Reading & New England Road
W. T. Hart
Boston
Sheriff Preston
Quigg
New York & New England Railroad
United States Circuit Court
Hart
Charles E. Perkins
Arthur Perkins
Preston
New England Writs Attach Rolling Stock and Funds
In Boston the rolling stock and the road's funds face attachment as receivership actions grip New England. Odell, the vice president and general manager, warns of possible layoffs if the embargo persists while Hart maneuvers as the named receiver candidate and Bloomington Mining Company becomes a claimant.
Wage Scale Cuts at Carnegie Homestead Mills Spark Debate
The American Manufacturer discusses a new wage scale at Carnegie's Homestead mills. It notes cuts tied to machinery-driven output gains, suggesting earnings may remain similar to pre-improvement levels. Wages range from 1.20 to 8 to 10 dollars daily, with reductions at about 13 percent on average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Homestead Mills
Homestead
Iron and Steel
Lowell Mills Decline in Dividend Checks Across Firms
The total capitalization of thirteen Lowell textile firms reaches 5,519,000 with semi annual dividends totaling 930,000 this year. Dividends ranged from 2 percent at Appleton to 8 percent at Tremont and Suffolk. Merrimac Tremont and Suffolk declare dividends payable next month at the same rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Appleton
Boott
Hamilton
Lowell Hosiery
Lawrence
Machine Shop
Massachusetts
Merrimac
Middlesex
Shaw Stocking
Tremont and
Suffolk
Tremont
City committee on extra hours reports no further recommendation
The committee notes the city paid a large sum for half holiday work. Mayor Mathews says any employee who works more than nine hours in a day is entitled to overtime compensation and may present a bill for prompt payment. No additional recommendations are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Death From Cold and Starvation Reported
In Fall River on December 28, Joseph H. Hurd was found dead in a poverty stricken state. A medical examiner classified the case as death from cold and starvation, noting the body was covered with oil cloth and a rubber coat. Neighbors blame neglect. poor department officials say it is the first such case they have handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall
Dorchester Temperance Society Offers Hall For Aid Lecture
St. Peter's Temperance Society of Dorchester grants Music Hall free use for a Sunday evening lecture to aid the poor. On Tuesday the society will entertain members of the Catholic T A Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Temperance Society of
Dorchester
Music Hall
T. A. Union
Doubt Arises Over New Haven Railroad Attachment
In Hartford on December 28 the New York New Haven Hartford railroad attachment faces legal doubt as to its validity. Judge Townsend appoints W T Hart as Connecticut receiver of the New England road with a January 12 hearing set. Bond is 25000, and the case involves 32 engines 300 freight cars valued around 400000.
Receiver Appointments Along New York & New England Line
United States Commissioner Shields qualified Mr. Platt as receiver of the New York and New England railroad in a bondsmen arrangement of 100000. Armour and Brice named as bondsmen. T. F. Wood named receiver for the New England Terminal Company by the U S Circuit Court. Papers filed for a Terminal company receiver with Shields, affixed to the complaint were stock affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Shields
Mr. Platt
New York & New England Railroad
H. O. Armour
Calvin S. Brice
T. F. Wood
New England Terminal Company
Silver Jubilee of Fr. Flatley Celebrated in Malden
Fr Michael F Flatley marked twenty five years as priest with a Malden Immaculate Conception Church silver jubilee. A high mass and banquet drew Boston clergy, bishops and university figures. A gold chalice, valued at 800, was presented and local children planned a school hall entertainment next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F. Flatley
Immaculate Conception Church of
Malden
M. F. Flatley
Denis F. Sullivan
Philip F. Sexton
Hugh A. Cleary
Denis T. Crimmins
Boston
Bishop Brady
Bishop Beaven
Springfield
E. A. McGuik
Holy Cross College
Edward J. Devitt
Boston College
M. J. Masterson
Peabody
Mons. Griffin
Worcester
D. F. Feehan
Fitchburg
M. McGuue
Chelsea
John Flatley
Cambridge
Co. T. McGrath
Wakefield
M. T. Clark
East Boston
John Gahen
Winter Hill
M J. Masterson
Jubiolarian
Brady
Father Flatley
Beaven
Mons
Griffin
Devitt
Sullivan
Healey
D. F. O'Callaghan
South
Father Flintley
Post Office Portfolios and Invoices Update
Numbers 2 3 and 4 will be ready at the office today. A new invoice of Number 1 will be ready in a few days. It is better to apply in person for these portfolios. All orders by mail are forwarded to publishers in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
the Post
Boston
Mass
Office of
The
Chicago
Insolvency Alleged in Firm as Receiver Request Lodged
The company’s holders declare insolvency and complainant T. Wood asserts ownership of six first mortgage bonds and 100 shares of common stock. An affidavit by Cram B. Schley of Moore & Schley urges immediate appointment of a receiver to prevent property destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ¥. Wood
Cram B. Schley
Moore & Schley
Plunged Chimney Prank Upsets Lynn Tenement
In Lynn a new chimney ejecting trick caused heavy smoke in a three tenement block owned by Mrs. Nelson Hunt and partly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Trask. Trask, out of work, faced a $12 rent demand and eviction after smoke alarms. He plans to move. owner demands immediate departure as authorities weigh the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Hunt
Harry C. Trask
Trask
Associated Charities
New Haven Plays Crane on Railroad Bonds
New Haven rumors say Hart’s appointment as receiver of the New York and New England railroad serves the second mortgage bondholders and may advance New York New Haven Hartford interests. Connecticut commissioners note Consolidated Railroad owns 115000 dollars of these bonds and directors hold large stakes. Foreclosure if interest on bonds defaults is contemplated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Hart
New York & New England Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Connecticut Railroad Commissioners
Consolidated
Consolidated Road
Clark
Carnegie Charity Proposal Amid Pittsburg Wage Crisis
Andrew Carnegie offers to donate 5000 dollars per working day for two months if Pittsburg residents match, amounting to nearly 300000 dollars. He urges unity between rich and poor as workers in steel mills face wage cuts up to 60 percent in 119 and 118 inch mills. The new scale, signed by most workers, reduces pay from 2 to 60 percent depending on job. Homestead mill resumes next week while orders during idleness boost anticipated production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Relief Committee
Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
No Appointment of Receiver for New York & New England
Providence December 28 There was no appointment of a receiver for the New York and New England this afternoon W W K Loring of Boston representing the Hart faction appeared before Judge Colt of the United States Circuit Court at 2 o clock and asked to be heard. Judge Colt said that he understood a representative of the Platt faction was en route and would recess until Mr Strout arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
New York
New England
Ww. K. Loring
Boston
Hart
Colt
United States Circuit Court
Platt
Strout
Steinke Appointed Receiver for Cass County Bank
Theodore G. Steinke was appointed receiver of the Cass County Bank in Atlantic on December 98. The bank shows assets of about 260000 with liabilities near 20000. Depositors are expected to be paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic, In
Theodore G. Steinke
Cass County Bank
Remarkable thoracoplasty heals seven year old Lincoln
In New York on August surgery by Dr. W A Dewey on Harry W Lincoln son of Warren M Lincoln is described as perhaps the most successful thoracoplasty in America. The typhoid pneumonia case followed by pleurisy and fluid drainage led to restored lung elasticity and the boy's excellent health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
W. A. Dewey
Harry W. Lincoln
Warren M. Lincoln
Head Masters' Association Opens Second Annual Meeting
The Head Masters' Association representing leading Eastern States secondary schools began its second annual meeting in New York on December 28. Papers were presented by William Collar of Boston M Wilberforce Smith Arthur H Cutler principal of the Cutler school Henry P Warren of Albany John Tetlow William F Bradbury of Cambridge and Isaac M Thomas of New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William (. Collar
Boston
M. Wilberforce Smith
Arthur H. Cutler
Cutler School
Henry P. Warren
Albany
John Tetlow
William F. Bradbury
Cambridge
Isaac M. Thomas
New Haven
Principal and Youth Drown in Easthampton Lake Accident
In Middletown Connecticut on December 28 principal Allen of the high school and 16 year old Howard Carpenter skated on Lake Pocotopoque in Easthampton. They fell into a large hole. Carpenter drowned while Allen was rescued unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown, Conn
Allen
Howard Carpenter
Lake Pocotopoque
Easthampton
Carpenter
Thomson-Houston to Move Key Departments to Schenectady
The Thomson-Houston electric works will move the electrical engineering and designing departments to Schenectady, New York, by next month to centralize technical work at one site and align with headquarters. General Superintendent E W Rice Jr will relocate to the New York works and about a quarter of clerical staff will be discharged. Professor Thomson may also move to New York, leaving Lynn with factory staff only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
New York
Lynn
New Pension Rules Limit Suspensions and Confirm Rights
Secretary Smith and Commissioner Loehren consider the Voorhees amendment making pension a vested right. Pensions will not be suspended without thirty days notice. If doubt or excessive payment occurs, boards will review, and claimants receive thirty days to substantiate or face dropping or rate reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Loehren
Pension Bureau
Voorhees
Board of Revision
Sewing Machine Works Close in Bridgeport
A notice at the Wheeler & Wilson factory states the plant will close tonight for two weeks. The unexpected shutdown causes widespread depression among the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Wheeler & Wilson
Nantucket Delinquent Tax Sale Resells hotels depots
A second delinquent tax sale on Nantucket included the Surfside Hotel and 686 Surfside lots owned by W H Gwynne of Cohoes valued at 25000 with no bids. The Nantucket railroad depot valued at 600 sold to L F Buchanan for 87, and the Siasconset depot sold to R B Coffin for one tenth of its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Surfside
W. H. Gwynne
Cohoes
L. F. Buchanan
R. B. Coffin
Provident Institution welcomes deposits from all
The Provident Institution for Savings on Temple Place accepts deposits from anyone regardless of residence but requires in person visits to open an account. Offices are open daily from 9 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Provident Institution For
Temple Place
Teague Held on Assault with Hatchet Charge
In Brockton Police Court Fred E. Teague was held for the grand jury under a $1000 bond for assault with a hatchet on Roger B. Howard of West Bridgewater. Evidence showed Teague drank heavily and acted vindictively over alleged unpaid labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Fred E. Teague
Roger 8. Howard
West Bridgewater
Teague
Howard
General Electric Leadership Refutes Receiver Report
President Coffin of General Electric states there is no danger of a receivership, noting large capital stock ownership in Brush, minimal floating debt, and higher current business. He says lamp price reductions reflect cheaper manufacturing and benefits to the public, and that Thomson-Houston and General Electric relations remain friendly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
General Electric
Coffin
Chemical Bank
Brush Company
Thomson-Houston
Butler and His Mother In Deed Forgery Trial
John E. Butler former Boston bar member stood trial in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Blodgett charged with forging his mother Catherine Butler’s signature on a Charter Street property deed. Mrs Butler testified she could not confirm signing or consent while recounting family transfers and disputes over mortgage payment. The case paused as the defendant’s brother planned to produce notes, with further testimony deferred to next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Butler
Boston
Superior Criminal Court
Blodgett
Catherine Butler
Charter Street
John
Stern Avenue
Art Portfolios Cause Post Entrance Stampede
A bustling crowd pushes through the Post entrance for Art Portfolios. Newsboy cries coupons while men women and children funnel inside, coupons clutched, as the daily tide of circulation swells and the boy shrinks in the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calliope
Morning Post
Ulster
Post
Thanksgiving Gift Distribution Sparks Joy for Local Children
Nathan Robbins and a network of donors delivered hundreds of pounds of turkey, fruit, candy, cider, nuts, and assorted foods to 30 children. Among the contributors were Isaac Locke & Co., J. M. Sullivan, P. Higgins, and Calumet Tea and Coffee Company. The presents included a Christmas tree and toys, provided through Mrs. 5. P. Tucker of Fall River, with Masters Jason, Charles, Galloupe and George Mixter noted among the gift receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Robbins
Turkey
Walter Nash
Messrs
Crosby Brothers
M. J. Goggin
Isaac Locke & Co
J. M. Sullivan
P. Higgins
A. Risso
Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts Honors John L. Nichols
The executive committee met in regular session and unanimously voted thanks to John L. Nichols of Somerville for years as treasurer and recent vice president. They expressed deep regret at his retirement and extended best wishes for his health and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
John Ll. Nichols
Somerville
John L. Nichols
Judge Bischoff weighs removal of trustees in Paget estate
In New York on December 28 Judge Bischoff reserved ruling on a motion by Mrs. Arthur Paget for removing trustees John H. Melcher and Charles C. Stevens from her share of her father Paran Stevens estate. Paget alleges her mother, a trustee, was ignored and denied input on Boston property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bischoff
Court of Common Pleas
Arthur Paget
Paran Stevens
John IL. Melcher
Charles C. Stevens
Melcher and Stevens
Boston
Electrical Engineers to Meet in Massachusetts Club Hall
The Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics Association will convene next Friday evening in William Parkman Hall. Officers will be elected, and reports on the annual ball scheduled for January 29 at Copley Hall will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics’ Association
William Parkman Hall
Copley Hall
General John Swift Improves After Pneumonia Illness
The condition of General John LL Swift deputy collector at the custom house Roxbury has shown improvement after over a week with pneumonia. He rested well yesterday and recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ll. Swift
Custom House
Circuit Street
Roxbury
Will of Harriet Hayden Creates Harvard Colored Students Scholarship
Mrs Harriet Hayden leaves an estate worth about four to five thousand dollars to Harvard College. The fund will establish a scholarship for poor and deserving colored students with a medical student given preferred consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hayden
Harvard College
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Bloomington Mining Company
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Boston Post
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Flatley
St. Louis
Als
Als “Jr
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Carnegie Charity
Mr. Hart
Iowa Bank
General Electric All Right
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Daniel D
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Carney Hospital
General Swift
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