Police Board condemned over inactive officers after court convictions
The Board of Police faced censure for retaining officers Lowery and Innis in inactive duty after their District Court convictions. The verdict did not clear the board but highlighted the issue of suspending officers awaiting higher court action. The piece warns against using the acquittal as precedent for keeping convicted officers in active service.
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Board of Police
Lowery
Innis
Ten Thousand Unemployed Yet Worthy Of Aid
The author argues that even if unemployment in Foston drops from 40,000 to 10,000, the plight of each sufferer remains severe. Relief must continue with vigor and private benevolence, as Boston’s reputation rests on protecting honest, industrious poverty regardless of count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foston
Boston
Tariff Reform Clash Over Job Bias in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania manufacturing firm posts a notice to discharge all workers who favor tariff reform and vows future hiring only Republicans. The editor denounces the move as cruel and a broader pattern, citing similar incidents in Connecticut and elsewhere, arguing the tariff harms wages and workingmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Unparalleled Record of Council Service Highlighted
In a farewell address President David F. Barry announced fourteen years of continuous service on the Common Council the longest in city history He led as president in 1887 and 1888 and again during Republican majorities 1891 to 1893 The piece compares Barry’s tenure with earlier long terms by Phineas Williams Wetmore Flynn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Barry
Common Council
Barry
Hiiphalet Williams
Williams
Thomas Wetmore
Fifteenth Year on Council Marks Longest Continuous Service
A council member will enter his fifteenth year in the governing body, tying the record for length of service and surpassing all predecessors due to uninterrupted tenure.
Carnegie gifts proposed to alleviate unemployed in Pittsburg
The article notes Andrew Carnegie offers 5080 dollars per day for two months to aid the unemployed in Pittsburg if citizens match the amount. It laments the burdensome condition and argues Carnegie has profited from tariff policies, urging broader restitution and critiquing McKinley era policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
United States
Letters on Inman Line ships and American registry
A Boston reader asks how two English built Inman Line steamers can hold American registers with foreign officers. The reply notes US registry rights came from Congress and do not naturalize officers, so foreign officers could bar the vessels from those privileges if not citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Inman Line
New York
I. W. Tewksbury
United States
Arkwright Club Fund Drives Tariff Reform Opposition
The article argues a large fund is being raised by protected manufacturers under the Arkwright Club to oppose tariff reform in Congress. It cites coercive tactics at the Nonantum Worsted Company and notes money funds lobbying, petitions, delegations to Washington, and potential pressure on lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkwright Club
Nonantum
Washington
Democratic Club Plans Jan 8 Public Demonstration
A prominent city Democratic club invites a guest to a mass meeting on January 8 with an address to be delivered by the guest. Governor John Brown will not attend due to private affairs, and the event includes a reception at the Watterson Clubhouse, the party headquarters.
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Terson Club
Carlisle
John Brown
Watterson Club
Notable Figures and Honors Across Era Highlights
Director-General Davis of the World's Fair awarded bronze medals to the Chicago Hussars for their ceremonial bodyguard role. The piece also profiles Rev. John Calvin Learned of St. Louis, tracing his New England ancestry and career from teaching to Unitarian ministry. It notes Otto Ehlers on a laid-back Lao prince and details Rev. H. B. Frissell's selection as Hampton Institute principal, with ties to Yale and the American Tract Society.
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Davis
Chicago Hussars
Hag
John Calvin
St. Louis
William
Goodith
Missouri
Dartmouth College
Cambridge Divinity School
Exeter
N. H
H. B. Frissell
General Armstrong
Hampton Institute
Yale
Union Theological Seminary
Amasa C. Frissell
Plainfield, N. J
The
American Tract Society
Davis Collins and Elizabeth Noonan Wed in South Boston
Dennis H. Collins a notable Boston businessman and son of M D Collins wed Elizabeth A Noonan at Gate of Heaven Church South Boston. The couple will host friends at Nelson Street Dorchester after March 1 with a home gathering planned.
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Dennis H. Collins
Sealer
M. D. Collins
Elizabeth A. Noonan
Gate of Heaven Church
South Boston
Father Hurlihey
Collins
Nelson Street
Dorchester
Origin of the Fullerton name traced to Ballentry Castle
The Fullerton surname is English with George Alexander Fullerton of Ballentry Castle first to bear the name and arms. He descends from Colonel Adam Downing, a noted partisan of William III who fought bravely at the Battle of Boyne. The date August 19, 1870 fell on a Friday.
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Fullerton
George Alexander Fullerton
Ballentry Castle
Adam Downing
William III
Battle of
Boyne
Boston Liquor Dealers to Give $10000 for Unemployed Aid
The Observant Citizen reports Boston liquor dealers will contribute $10,000 to aid the unemployed, funding street and property improvements and possibly another $10,000 if conditions remain bleak. The piece notes their history of philanthropy and mentions Captain Martin L. White on furlough after hard work aiding the unemployed. It also references George H. Dickinson’s career move, Tobogganing at Corey Hill, and local figures such as Colonel Albert A. Pope and Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott in social events.
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Nquor
Boston
Martin L. White
Thermidor at Tremont Theatre with Coquelin Hading cast
The Tremont Theatre presented Thermidor by Victorien Sardou in a Coquelin Hading company performance. M Coquelin impressed as Labassiere with a versatile dramatic range, Mme Hading gave strong Fabienne scenes, and M Volny as Martial earned praise. John Drew later starred in The Butterflies at Hollis Street Theatre.
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Boston
Elsie de Wolfe
M. Coquelin
Labassiere
M. Volny
Martial
Mme. Hading
Fabienne
Jean Coquelin
Lupin
Jolibhon
John Drew
Hollis Street Theatre
Marie Jansen
Origin of the surname Matifes in family genealogy
A reader from Boston asks for the origin of the name Matifes, noting it does not appear in standard genealogy works. The letter seeks clues or historical background to explain this uncommon family surname.
Origin of Kingston Name Clarified in Post
In a letter dated December 26 from L. Roxbury, the writer asks about Kingston's origin and explains Kingston most likely derives from Kingstown, noting the name is common in England and typically tied to a town or settlement.
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Post
Kingston
L. Roxbury
England
Kingstown
Gilman Name Origin Question From Deptford Strand
A reader asks the editor whether Gilman is Irish or English in origin. The writer asserts it is an old Deptford Strand Kent surname in England and invites discussion from readers.
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Gilman
Boston
Deptford Strand
County Kent
England
Schooner Hattie Turner Wrecked Near Bath
The schooner Hattie Turner, previously reported ashore at Small Point, is now a total wreck at Bath. Her cargo of ten million shingles lies scattered along the shore.
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Hattie Turner
Bath
Small Point
Marriage Solemnized for Miss Lillian de Gre and James Burr
Yesterday morning at the Vendome the marriage of Miss Lillian de Gre daughter of Charles Barrett French and James McKeehan Burr occurred in the presence of relatives and friends. Rev Samuel R Fuller of St Pauls Church Maiden officiated with a reception following at 2 oclock.
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Vendome
Lillian de Gre
Charles Barrett French
Providence
James McKeehan Burr
Samuel R. Fuller
St. Paul's Church
Maiden
Obituaries and Death Notices from Cambridge and Boston
Obituary notices list Clara M. Mason aged 66 in Cambridge on December 27 a.m. Sarah A. Newcomb died in Boston on December 26. Sylvia A. Pool aged 58 years 3 months died at Forest Hills on December 28. James C. Tucker aged 66 years 2 months died in Dorchester December 26. James Young aged 75 years 2 months 2 days died in South Boston.
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South Boston
James Young
Arraignment in Manslaughter Case in Municipal Court
David Barney was arraigned yesterday in municipal criminal court on a manslaughter charge for causing the death of David Quash. He was held in a $10,000 bond for trial.
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Municipal Criminal Court
David Barney
David Quash
Lan
The 15 Cent Books Remain on Shelf
A brief catalog note lists two titles available at the 15 cent book section: The Coming Race by Lord Lytton and Dora Thorne by Bertha M. Clay.
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Lord Lytton
Dora Thorne
Bertha M. Clay
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Democratic Paper
New. England
Patsy
Monse
the Sunday, Post
Coming Sunday Leader
Post Publishing Company
Poe
Washington Street
EB. A. Grozier, Eastor
the Arkwright Fund
John L. Nichols
Treasy
Young Men’s Democratic Club
People
Otto Ehlers
Laos
Siam
Tonquin
Noonan
Dee
Citizen
George H. Dickinson
New York Daily America
Telegram
Daily America
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Corey Hill
Colossus
Rhodes
Good Roads
Albert A. Pope
Kneeland Street
Joseph D. Jones
Old Schoolboys’ Society
Ife
Old Christ Church Choir
Salem Street
Wolcott
Union Club
Henry Watterson
Loulaville
Russell
Wat
Sardoo
Woquakee Hading Company
Camille D'Arville
Thomas ‘W. Keene
Museum
Carrie Thompson Shepard
Lillian Bertha Cooke
Union Hall
Wilhelm Heinrich
Leon van Vilet
Harry B. McAdam
James W. Calderwood
Edmund J. Elton
Grace Campbell Cooke
Mrs. Shepard
Miss Cooke
Camille D’arville
the Park Theatre
Joseph Jefferson
Boston Theatre
Columbia Theatre
Tremont Theatre
Thomas W. Keene
Esquiman
Austin & Stone
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Doris
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Pilling
Palace Theatre
French Folly Company
City Sports
George Tyler
Globe
Matifes
M. Boston
MR. Gilman
Wilson Bros
Big Clock
Tremont Row
Barney
Boston Ton Theatre
Sugene Tompre
Ugene Tompakins
el Black
Vokes
Nal Trench
Florrie
Seldings Tornaghl
ODELL
Page
Salvaggi
Rizzi
Maverokf
Sadee MacDonald
New Ballet
Splendid Company
Magnificent Seanery
Graham
J. W. Lly
Maggie Joe
Marka Paull
Florrie West
T. E. Cilfiord
Carrie Tutein
Lewis Hawkins
Eugene Tompreins
RIP van Winkle
Real Ohstius Sbm
Austin Ee Stone’s
Bila Proprietors
Rere
Sally Ward
Yorkshire
CURIO
Esquimanx
Aby
Columbia Palmer
A. Crabber
Ek. Piven
C. Oi Byrne
Tonis Harriger
Gustave Kerker
Camille Ipars
Nic de Mane
Venus
Atiner
Ms. Coquelin
Mme
Jane Hating
Fardou
Mile
de la Seighere
Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
London Lyceum Theatre Co
Alfred
Lord ‘Tennyson
Becket
Louis XI
Henry VIII
Gale Mon
Clobe Theatre
Hanlon Brothers
Superba
Grand Opera House
Dexter
A.Y. Pearson
Anna Evara
Alexander Salvini
Boston Museum
Wea. &Snt
C. K. Jefferson
Klaw & Erlanger
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Maggie Cline
Richard III
Richelieu
Hamlet
Boston Post Library
Irving
Washington Irving
Prairies
Astoria
Christopher Columbus
Grenada
Spain
Goldsmith
Bonneville
Alhambra
Bracelridge Hall
Salmagundi
Isieak
Child
David Copperfield
Deembey and Son
Pickwick Papers
Boz
Edwin Drood
Nicholas Nickleby
Little Dorrit
Oliver Twist
Martin
Chuzzlewit
Barnaby Rudge
Cooper
J. Fenimore Cooper
Mohicans
Pathfinder
Pioneers
Columbia
Biea
Belasco & Fyles
Ida
Any. Cutat
Charley
Bowdoin SQ
Chas
FR. Atkinson
Russia
Beffie Ellsler
Boston Symphony
Minicoina
Emil Paur
Frank Kneisel
Dvorak
Txchaikowsky
Hall, Ed
Washington St
Cuckering Hall
Pachmann
Harvey & CO
Tremont Atreet
Wilson Bok
Tremont
Rob Roy
Barbara
Deen Down
Dick Rodney
Edgeworth
Eric Dane
Frank Wildman
Gascoyne
Gilbert R. Trapper
Giraffe Hunter
Mexico
Jackanapes
Jack Wheeler
Luke Bennett
Paul Blake
Sanford & Merton
Tiger Prince
Great Deep
France
Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Haw
Thorne
Rudyard Kipling
Stageland
Jerome K. Jerome
Tom Brown
T. Hughes
Oliver Goldsmith
Elsa
Charles Lamb
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Lucille
Owen Meredith
Eudyard
Kipling
Ike Marvel
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