Republican tariff cuts wages at hosiery mill in New Britain
The American Hosiery Company of New Britain Connecticut reduced wages for spoolers ravelers spinners and seamers by ten percent. The move follows the tariff battle with McKinley committee support for higher protection and specific duties. Why wages fell rather than rose remains questioned by employees.
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Department of Industry
American Hosiery Company of
New Britain
Conn
McKinley
McKivaiey
Peaceful outcome urged in Chilean affair despite tensions
The article argues against war with Chile amid a Chilean dispute tied to President Monrr and U S actions. It praises Monrr as intelligent and conservative, warns U S leaders Harrison and Blaine to maintain dignity with firmness, and notes the country faces civil war fatigue and costly decisions while avoiding immediate resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaan
Monte
Santiago
Army
United States
Harrison
Blaine
Chile
Monir
Monrr
Representative at Santiago Faces Incomplete Government
President Monio lags due to an unfinished government while observers note the situation unlikely to trigger war. The pace of political formation slows but avoids immediate confrontation as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Monio
Honest vote and fair count questioned in city election
Aldermen recount reveals blunders and suspected ballot tampering undermining vote accuracy. Ex Alderman Gove cites thousands of ballots improperly marked or lost, with only 17 of 205 precincts recounting accurately. Calls for simpler ballots, better officers, and possible reforms to avoid future fraud.
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Carruth
Jesse M. Gove
A&s
Allen
Gove
Back Bay
A Free University for Boston Students
The Boston Board of Aldermen backs a plan to study free higher education for city schoolchildren. The proposal asks the school committee to hold public hearings and report costs and feasibility. Supporters aim to equalize educational access, with methods debated, including a free city university or scholarships in existing colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Harvard
Trouble in Ohio as Foraker Sherman clash heats up
The Ohio Senate race between Foraker and Sherman grows bitter ahead of a pivotal meeting. Bribery charges surface from Foraker partisans against the Sherman faction, signaling a low point in GOP politics. A Sherman defeat would affect national party prospects, while Foraker’s victory would shift Ohio dynamics.
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Foraker
Sherman
Ohio
Republican Party
For- Aker
McKinley
Paderewski Fad Captivates Boston Audiences
The newest piano virtuoso Paderewski has overcome Boston’s cold reception to become a lasting fashion with a saner fad. He has won intelligent respect, drawing growing crowds at Music Hall where his recital impact moved listeners to tears through pure art rather than show.
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Boston
Paderewski
Mr. Paderewsski
Mr. Paderewski
Music Hall
Long Distance Transmission of Power by Electricity
At MIT the Society of Arts heard Francis R. Hart of Massachusetts Electric Engineering Co discuss long distance power transmission by electricity. He noted steam driven systems are expensive for street railways and shafts, but water power could power mills efficiently. He cited transmission losses around 20 percent, leaving 80 percent efficiency, and explained continuous, alternate, and motor dynamo systems before detailing plants then in operation.
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Society of Arts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Francis R. Hart
Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Company
Hart
Elizabethan Love Song From Constancy Poem
A short excerpt from Sir John Suckling’s Elizabethan lyrics about constant love and weather hindered by rival beauty. The speaker laments his devotion lasting three days and imagines more, noting no praise due to his own fidelity while praising a rival’s face.
Various Anecdotes and Reflections in a New York Page
A collage of humorous and pointed notes from late 19th century media. Jests on politics, social manners, and health mix with brief sketches about bargains, a stolen horse, and a New York illustrated weekly. The item includes satirical quips about Chauncey Depew and public figures, plus verses on reconciliation and domestic pies.
Paderewski and the grippe invade a lively Boston concert
An article riffs on a cough filled scene with Paderewski in a grippe season, noting sneezes and bugles echoing through a concert hall and public places. It highlights sensible remedies like hot beef tea, gymnastic feats by Young Women's Christian Association attendees, and Carmencita’s dance amid Puritan ghostly humor. It ends with a quip about holiday goods exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paderewski
Grippe
Transcendental Lexicography and Humorous Snippets
A collage of quotations and captions from various papers, including Galveston News and Elmira Gazette, jokes about crying, kangaroos, and romance. Features exchanges from Harper's Bazar, Life, and New York Press, with brief humorous dialogues and a Christmas themed pack.
Hearings on Luscomb license and Cunningham neglect case
The Board of Police held hearings on Abel T. Luscomb a Tremont Street druggist charged with violating his sixth class signal license and Patrolman W F Cunningham of Division 13 Jamaica Plain for neglect of duty. Also reported were the first occupancy of the new H B Goodwin Co offices in Boston Chamber of Commerce building and the Franklin Typographical Society annual meeting. One death from la grippe among sixteen total. other deaths due to pneumonia. A Municipal Court session enforced a five minute guard rule for horses on streets, with fines around five dollars, and a pool room on State Street plus a bettor registrar were fined one hundred dollars for operating an unlicensed betting business.
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Board of Police
Abel T. Luscomb
Tremont Street
W. F. Cunningham
Jamaica Plain
Messrs. H. B. Goodwin & Co
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Franklin Typographical Society
Board of Health
State Street
Boston Officials Report Municipal Election Totals
Official count shows Mr Matthews with a 15176 plurality and Mr Duane with 7690. License majority stands at 4096. Street commissioner three year term goes to John P Dore with 438402 votes, Whitcomb receives 4153. Total mayoral vote 55018 and street commissioner 50895.
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Matthews
Duane
John P. Dore
Frederick G. Whitcomb
miscellany of public figures and society notes from varied stories
A mix of short portraits and anecdotes features Madame Tateno, Garza, and President Diaz with a price on Garza. the Berlin Cremation Society seeks lower corpse transport rates. ex-Cabinet officer Samuel J. Kirkwood turns 75. Hearn's Ionian birth recalls Sappho. Lord Randolph Churchill’s edible cakes spark survival chatter. Tolstoi’s charity funds Russian kitchens. Cardinal Gibbons is portrayed as regal yet warm, with a witty memory. a St Louis reception quip highlights church etiquette.
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Madame Tateno
Washington
Garza
Mexico
Diaz
Berlin
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Garfield
Interior
Lafcadio Hearn
Ionian Islands
Sappho
Hearn
Indianapolis
Kansas
Mashonaland
Randolph Churchill
Randy
Leo Tolstoi
Russia
Moscow
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal
St. Louis
Kenrick
Browning Club Meeting At Hotel Brunswick
The forty ninth Browning Club regular meeting was held at the Hotel Brunswick at 3 yesterday afternoon with a large attendance. Rev. Henry G. Spaulding read a paper on Browning's treatment of music as the art expressing the spiritual element in human life. Arthur W. Thayer and Mrs Jenette N Rice sang Browning songs and Thayer performed selections with music he composed for the event. Estelle T Andrews of the New England Conservatory of Music played Mendelssohn Schumann and Schuyler pieces in a pleasing, skilled performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Club
Brunswick
Henry G. Spaulding
Browning
Arthur W. Thayer
Jenette N. Rice
Thayer
Governor's decision shocks Dunlap as chaplain reports it
Chaplain Barnes of the State Prison informed Dunlap of the governor's decision yesterday morning. He showed no outward disappointment and went about his duties. Mrs. Scott Rowland, more disheartened, vowed to work even harder for Dunlap's freedom.
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Barnes
State
Dunlap
Scott Rowland
Library trustees drop Puck from periodicals list
Trustees revise the public library periodical list citing cost and value. Puck and 1A Post will be dropped as not advancing education, while Judge may be removed when paid time ends. Trustee Haynes notes high expenses and limited educational value. Prince calls library the crown of education and criticizes noneducational papers.
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Puck
Public Library
New York
Post
H. W. Haynes
Haynes
F. O. Prince
Paderewski’s Farewell Recital Praises in Music Hall
The fifth and final Paderewski recital drew a larger audience and added three new numbers to a long program. Mendelssohn had not been featured before, but Variations Serieuses delighted listeners alongside Beethoven Op 111. Scarlatti pieces gained beauty from his delicate touch, while Schubert songs earned strong applause and a notable Serenade encore. The Don Juan fantasia was the afternoon’s standout, superbly rendered and praised for its technical mastery. Paderewski’s concerts have raised standards and broadened appreciation for pianoforte interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Mendelssohn
Paderewski
Vivian
Fourth Philharmonic concert set for Tremont Theatre
Music notes announce the fourth Philharmonic Orchestra performance tomorrow afternoon at Tremont Theatre. The program features Paine's prelude Oedipus Tyrannus Beethoven in E flat Tchaikowsky Fantasie Francesca da Rimini Saint Saens Deluge Prelude Mozarts aria from Figaro and songs with pianoforte Baritone T E Clifford will perform.
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Philharmonic Orchestra
Tremont Theatre
Professor Paine
Beethoven
T3chaikowsky
Francesca da Rimini
Wind signal changes at coast discontinues cautionary flag
The United States Weather Bureau ends the cautionary wind signal on the sea coast. Boston wind thresholds for storm signals rise to 27 30 33 miles depending on wind direction and temperature. Red pennants replace yellow, red flag with white centre replaces yellow flag for cautionary signals to avoid quarantine confusion. Observers gain authority to raise signals 5 pm to 10 pm and midnight to 10 am when warranted. All stations must hoist information signals when storm or cautionary signals are ordered.
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United States Weather Bureau
Boston
Watch Meeting At Clark Street Mission Corner Clark and North
A watch meeting will be held at the Clark Street Mission from 10 o clock in the morning until midnight on Thursday evening. Expected participants include Dr. A J Gordon Dr Philip Moxom Rev J W F Barnes George S Turner James H Earle Rev F L Chapell and wife Mrs E Trask Hill Dr Norman Mrs H N T Marshall and George Haddow plus others. Tea coffee and cake will be furnished free.
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Clark Street
Clark and
North Streets
A. J. Gordon
Philip Moxom
J. W. F. Barnes
George S. Turner
James H. Earle
F. L. Chapell
E. Trask Hill
Norman
Universalists of Brookline Plan Parish Meeting
The Universalists of Brookline will meet at 23 Gorham Avenue the home of Mr. T. H. Dyer on Wednesday evening December 30 to organize a parish and Sunday school seeking members and a place of worship.
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Universalists of
Brookline
T. H. Dyer
Gorham Avenue
Susunday School
Blaine's Presidential Intent Reported and Questioned
A week of wire reports from Washington centers on whether James G. Blaine will accept the Republican nomination. Despatches claim Blaine would run if health holds, with reciprocity as a platform. Washburn and others deny having spoken for Blaine, suggesting the tale is hearsay or misattribution.
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Washington
Blaine
Daily Advertiser
Boston Herald
Mr. Blaine
Advertiser
Senator Washburn
Minnesota
Washburn
Washington, D.C
Minneapolis
The
Ashburn
Eliot declines further comment on university society matter
President Eliot tells the Post he has nothing more to add about the Dickey Club issue. He notes the university may face questions when sessions resume, explains a reporter’s misquote, and confirms no formal reply will be issued. An attempt to reach Professor Bartlette, a regent, found his rooms dark and deserted.
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Illustrated
New York
the Club
New York Sun
Dickeys
Senator Peffer
Winter Street
St. Paul
Chauncey M. Depew
Chauncey
Post
Dickey Club
Eliot
University
Garrison
Uee
Bartelett
Bernhardt Ticket Sale At Tremont Theatre Auction
At Tremont Theatre yesterday morning the auction of Bernhardt seats for next week began. Auctioneer Lewis J. Lird saw C. T. Connelly pay 250 dollars for first choice seats to Theodora on Monday, the highest premium of the night. Premiums for La Tosca and Cleopatra rose to three dollars for top seats, with other premiums mostly one to two dollars. Management will itemize sold seats after each sale and deliver them the next day. Mail orders with payment will be filled promptly after auctions.
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Tremont Theatre
Lewis J. Lird
C. T. Connelly
Perkins Institute for the Blind work on new buildings
Work on the Perkins Institute for the Blind at East Fourth and H streets progresses rapidly under director M Anagnos. The lower floor gymnasium should be ready in about two weeks, brick and granite façade with four entrances. Second and third floors near March 1, library fireproof room records, musical department occupying third floor. kindergarten crowded with thirty six pupils, four beyond capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins Institute For the Blind
East Fourth
H Streets
M. Anagnos
Fourth Street
Anagnos
Girls Industrial Club Christmas Entertainment at St Andrew’s Hall
The Girls Industrial Club held a Christmas program in St Andrew’s Hall Chambers Street led by president Miss Coolidge and a team of assistants. The event featured recitations tableaux songs and instrumental music by the Burnet brothers and a violinist with piano accompaniment. A social hour followed with refreshments and sociability.
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St. Andrew’s Hall
Chambers Street
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Boston Theatre
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Rosina Vokes
Hois Street
Hollis Street
Park Theatre
Neil Burgess
Columetaa Theatre
Man
Howard Athen
Howard Street
Hyde’s
Globe Theatre
Boston Moustrm
Court Street
Dora Wiley
Grand Operra Houses
Osion
A Free University
Sir Joan Suckling
Common Council
Boston Common
Cuarurs E. Frencu
New York Central
Darling
Young Women’s Christian Association
Galveston
Elmira Gazette
Willie
Pop
Jimmie
Harper’s Bazar
Miss Balfour
Tarleton
Jessie
May
George
Bessie
N. Y
Kingley
Mary Prim
New York Press
Conics
Judge Soon
Girls’ Industrial Club
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