Ball of Gold Governs Nation in Bond Plan
The government plans to issue $100,000,000 in gold bonds with New York syndicate backing. Officials argue the gold outside the Treasury is essential to fund the loans and maintain national credit, while illustrating the ball of gold’s impact on economy and government operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Carlisle
Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Senate Finance Co
Finance Committee
Wth
Voorhees
Morris
House
McPherson
Mesars
Harris
Wes Jones
Arkansas
White
Jones
Nevada
Cleveland
American finance steadies as German influence wanes
The article notes a shift in American financial sentiment with decreased German influence on markets. It reports strong buying of American securities, firm railroad stocks, and a belief in lasting peace between the United States and Great Britain, indicating confidence in a healthy US financial recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
Erican Re
Don
Paii
Erman
Amere
London Upor
New England Pensions Reported By Washington
December dispatch lists pensions across New England states with original and widow cases. Names include Avo nia Campbell Henniker New Hampshire and Mary DeForest North Wilton Connecticut. Massachusetts additions name Dennis Quin Marlboro and David Moulton North Andover with increases for Ethan Maynard North Brier and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Washington
Harrison
Massachusett
Dennis Quin
Marlboro
Henry H. Fig
North Hatfield
David A. Moulton
North Andover Dept
Increase
Ethan B. Maynard
Brier
Michael McMorrow
Rockland
New Man in Town Silences Town Folly in Port Jervis
In Great Bend a man dressed as a woman posed as a corn care agent, entertained boarders, and sold baldness cures for three days before being exposed in Port Jervis. He was fined 18 dollars, jailed briefly, and fled with male attire and disguises, claiming prior wealth and mischief in other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Sullivan County
Farmer Havens
Rebecca
Great Bend
B. Vance
Reynolds
Unity and Harmony Sought Among Boston Brewery Locals
The Central Labor Union led a meeting at 4 Eliot Street with presidents and delegates from locals 58 2108 14 and 29 to forge unity among about 1200 Boston brewery workers across twenty three locals. Proposals call for a joint conference maintain four bodies while seeking one head, wipe past differences, recognize paid-up cards, and forbid boycotts or strikes without joint consent. An employment bureau would favor the longest unemployed, with further discussion set for January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Eliot Street
John FB. O'Sullivan
Central Labor Union
O'Sullivan
Missing Heir in Brooklyn Estate Mystery with Colt Link
New York reports a missing man initially known as Samuel Plummer may be Samuel Colt heir to an estate valued around $200,000 in Brooklyn. If alive, he could claim his late father’s fortune. if dead, the legacy goes to his wife in New York.
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New York
Samuel Colt
Plummer
Alue
Brooklyn
Colt
Madison Avenue
Beckley
Ales
Colt Revolver
Samuel
Willamsburg
Williamsburg
Octavia Husted
Octavia
Samuel Plummer
Justice Brewer Denies Venezuelan Commission Offer
Justice David J. Brewer passed through St Louis en route to Washington from San Antonio where his daughter lies ill. He dismissed reports of an offer to join a Venezuelan commission and suggested Chief Justice Fuller might be approached. Brewer opined Harrison would not join if it interfered with his law practice or candidacy. He also commented on Reed’s unsettled position and McKinley Morton dynamics, noting a likely compromise candidate such as Allison.
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Louis
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Washington
San Antonio
Tex
Brewer
Fuller
Harrison
Justice Brewer
McKinley
Morton
Allison
New Year Cycling Events Mark Boston Clubs Gathering
The Massachusetts Bicycle Club plans a New Year’s ride from 11 30 p m to 1 a m toward the Reservoir with a concert yesterday afternoon and a smoker planned for New Year’s Eve. The Press Club also joined a park ride and Lee’s Hotel Auburndale meal with 35 riders.
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Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Press Club
Lee's
Auburndale
Roxbury
Franklin Park
Andrews
Associated
Cambridgeport
Malden
Consolidated Cycling Clubs
Mt. Pleasant
Boston College
Suffolk
Pequot
Sneak Thief Steals Two Overcoats in Worcester Street Hall
A thief entered the hall at 34 Worcester street and took two valuable overcoats owned by Samuel Silverman and John Slutsky, leaving an old coat in exchange. Abbie Kane of 38 Athens Street South Boston was arrested for illegal liquor sales at her home by Division 6 officers.
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the Silvermans
Worcester Street
Samuel Silverman
John Slutsky
Abbie Kane
Athens Street
Boston
Division 6
Pacific Railroad Bonds To Be Paid In February 1896
Washington dispatch notes Union Pacific Railroad bonds dated July 2 1864 mature February 1 1896 at Washington with interest due January 1 to be paid then and ceasing thereafter. Middlebury Florida report details a separate violent incident where James Hatcher cut off Ernest Kirkland ears during a local dance after jealousy over Miss Jandie Flournoy. Kirkland's friends pursue Hatcher.
Burglars Break In at West Roxbury Home
Edward F. Bradford’s residence at 40 Walters Street West Roxbury was entered through an unfastened window during a brief family absence last night. A pair of gold cuff buttons a ring and $6 in cash were stolen.
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West Roxbury
Edward F. Bradford
Walters Street
Woodbury’s Facial and Skin Care Ad Listing
An old advertisement lists skin and scalp remedies addressing warts pimples and blemishes. It mentions Woodbury’s Facial and a shop at 11 Winter Street, likely promoting cosmetic treatments for the complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John AL Oston
Ooodbury
Winter Street
Woodbury
Sneak Thief Strikes at South End Incident
A man at the South End last night was robbed after a thief approached him at supper time. The victim, identified as F. Wade of 6 Boston Street, reported the incident and is cooperating with authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wade
Boston Street
Mayor Curtis Ill at Home in Roxbury
Mayor Curtis III was taken ill at his Roxbury home yesterday and confined to bed. Officials say the illness is not serious, though his presence at City Hall may be affected for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Roxbury
City Hall
Tommy Cotter Honored At Elk Banquet In Boston
Thomas B Cotter polo player Elk and friend was toasted at a banquet and reception by about 150 Elk club members in Boston last evening. Charles A Kelley chaired introducing Cotter as the best fellow that ever lived. A program followed with music and tributes. Cotter received a jeweled gold diamond as gift. Several nonmembers were initiated into Waltham Lodge.
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Thomas B. Cotter
Elks’ Og Hayward Place
Charles A. Kelley
Walltham Lodge
Cotter
Dudley Prescott
Haldve
Nan
Frank Lappinte
al Wilson
Dave Fitzgibbons
William Edison
Bowlein Square
Wer
Edward W. Presho
Iends
Mr. Cotter
Lodge
Thomas ¥. McCarthy
Harry Dolan
Boss
Joe Sullivan
Philadelphias
Lon Brine
Jess Brown
Dan Slattery
Jin Blake
Fall River Polo Club
Fred Clark
Ames A. Kelley
James B. Rice
Alderan Presho
Thomas Jackson Barry
John Aham
D. P. Sullivan
Waltham Lodge
Atlantic City
PORE California Wines or Gallon Deal Noted
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to wines or a gallon price and a location near Faneuil Hall Square at 61 Fenueil Hall Square. Context is unclear and entities are fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Feneuil Hall Square
American Society in London cancels planned meeting
The American Society in London announced a meeting to discuss a resolution of hope for amicable US Britain relations but has decided against holding it due to improved public opinion. The gathering will not take place tomorrow as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
American Society
America
Great Britain
Eugene Field A Poet Laureate Of Children
Francis Wilson recalls Eugene Field as the beloved children's poet laureate whose work spoke to young readers. The piece notes Field's tender understanding of child thought, cites Little Boy Blue and Martha's Youngkit, and recounts a 1898 autograph verse he wrote in McClurg's Chicago shop before his death.
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Francis Wilson
Harper's Weekly
Pard
Homer
Eugene Field
Field
Blue
Lytte
Ben Allwais
Merrie
Ani
Godde
Jore
McClurg’s
Chicago
Struck by a hurricane drives New Haven schooner Dudley
Word arrives that the schooner George B. Dudley from Bridgeport, under Captain Wilson, was struck by a hurricane about eighty miles southeast of Sandy Hook, went on her beam ends and was nearly dismasted. The vessel reached Norfolk Roads ten days after leaving Bridgeport with slight assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Norfolk
George B. Dudley
Wilon
Bridgeprt
Wilson
Samdy Hook
Dudley
New Trinity M E Church Dedication in Meriden
The Trinity M E Church on West Main street Meriden was dedicated with Bishop Edward G Andrews of New York preaching in the morning and directing the dedicatory services in the evening assisted by Rev Crandall J North. Prominent Methodist clergy and laymen from across the New York east conference attended. In the afternoon Rev G P Mains D D superintendent of the Brooklyn Church Society spoke. Services continue through the week.
Dixon Palmer Four Round Bout Set At Madison Square Garden
Boxing gossip reports a four round welterweight challenge between George Dixon and Pedlar Palmer set for Madison Square Garden on January 30. Palmer accepts after Billy Plimmer victory. O Rourke arranging, Alf Snelling listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom O'Rourke
George Dixon
Palmer
England
Madison Square Garden
Billy Plimmer
O'Rourke
Alf Snelling
Dixon
Garden
Jack Dempsey
San Francisco
Casper Leon
Mike Sears
Boston
Providence
Ike O'Neill Weir
Maher
Kelly
Billy Smith
Tom Cawley
Central New York
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Joe Walcott
Peter Maher
Joe Goddard
Peter
Goddard
Denver
Ed Smith
Smith
Quinn
Denverite
Nick Burley
Burley
New York
Corbett
Parker House
Ellie Tucker
Quinlan
Billy Ford
Charlestown
Charley Farrell
William Daly, Jr
Woburn A. C
Dooley’s
Portland Street
Harry Hutchins
Everhart and Griffo Sign For World Lightweight Title Fight
Dan A. Stuart received a telegram from New York announcing that Griffo and Jack Everhart had signed to fight for the world lightweight championship. The purse is $1000 per side with a $100 side bet by each fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everhart
Griff
Dallas
Tex
Dan A. Stuart
New York
Griffo
Jack Everhart
Knights of Columbus Lodge Formed in Odd Fellows Hall
A Knights of Columbus lodge was instituted in Odd Fellows Hall yesterday afternoon with sixty charter members. A degree staff from Boston and nearby cities conferred the first three degrees. The lodge will complete its organization tomorrow night with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Knights of Columbus
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boston
Somerville
Chelsea
Woburn
Everett
Malden
Edwin Piper Injured In Jamaica Plain Street Collision
Edwin EB Piper aged 20 living on Chandler street was riding along America Way near Pond street Jamaica Plain when his bicycle collided with a wagon at 4 40 yesterday afternoon. He suffered a severe scalp wound but declined hospital treatment and was taken home after dressing by Je Steedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwing. Fiper
Edwin EB. Piper
Chandler Street
On the Boulevards Cyclists Parade in Summer Heat
Yesterday cyclists lined Commonwealth avenue as horses clipped by on the sunlit road. The Massachusetts club led by Lon Peck and A K Peck rode to South Natick and back, with the Press Club pacing hard. By evening the riders vanished as air grew cold and parks emptied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avenue
Massachusetts
Lon Peck
A. K. Peck
G. B. Arnold
MacFarland
South Natick
Talks of His Ancestors in Cincinnati Court
W Webster, fined 25 dollars and given 30 days in the workhouse for cheating Gibson House on a 9.76 board bill, had his sentence suspended until Jan 2 after claiming his real name is W Comer and detailing a family background including ex presidents and a New York address. He alleged a possible estate inheritance and showed a Chicago letter about a Christmas payment.
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Cincinnati
W. Webster
Gibson House
Deitsch
W Comer
W. R. Comer
Falls Heater Company
Boston
Mass
John Comer
The
Coffee Trust
West Eleventh Street
New York
Chicago
Comer
Massachusetts District Policestorehouse auction bids due Jan 10 1806
Commonwealth of Massachusetts office invites sealed proposals to purchase bottles cases jugs denijohns liquor kegs glasses and related items from the storehouse. bids must state price for each kind and for all items, include bond of indemnity up to 3000, and removal within the contract year from January 14 1896 to January 13 1897. chief reserves right to reject all. Rufus R Wade chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
State House Annex
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts District Police
Commonwealth
Rufus R. Wade
Divorce Petition From Annie Stevens Wilson In Middlesex
Annie Stevens Wilson of Everett Massachusetts files a divorce libel in Middlesex against Charles L. Wilson. She cites separation since circa 1808 with alleged adultery with a lewd woman. Seeks decree of divorce, resumption of maiden name Wool Stevens, alimony, and settlement of estate assets valued at ten thousand dollars with trustees.
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Annie Stevens Wilson
Everett
Sald
Charles L. Wilson
Lowell
Lowe
Charles
Exact
Wool Stevens
Coleman Boston
Wilson
Chelmsford
Bertha M. Wilson
A.D
Notice to Libelee in Massachusetts Divorce Libel
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Superior Court orders libelee to appear in Cambridge on the first Monday of February. Attested copies of the libel and order to be published in the Boston Post for three weeks and sent by registered letter to the libelee’s residence. Libelant may show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Theo C Hurd, Clerk.
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A. D
Cambridge
Boston Post
Boston
Suffolk
Theo
Hurd
Churd
Divorce Request in Suffolk Court for Margaret Bull vs Wallace Bull
Margaret L Bull of Boston petitions the Superior Court of Suffolk for a divorce from Wallace R Bull, alleging adultery and cruelty since 1891, seeking custody of their son Alan Bull born August 11, 1880, and maintenance. Dated September 27, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolks
Boston
County of
Suffolk
Margaret L. Ull
Wallace R. Bull
London
England
Alan Bull
Walace
Bull
Abelsant
A. D
Margaret L. Bull
Massachusetts Libel Notice in Boston Court 1895
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court orders the libellant to notify Wallace K.R. Bull of pendency and to publish the libel once weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Attested copy and order must be served or mailed fourteen days before the February first Monday. Clerk Jos. A. Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Benjamin d. Morgan
Lawson
Somerset County
Maryland
George E. Dorman
William Howard
James M. York
Walter H. Whitney
Boston
Commonwealth
Boston Post
Jos. A. Willard
WD. A. Willard
Notice of Pendency in Suffolk Superior Court 1895
Suffolk, Is. Superior Court October sitting. Charles M. Tylor of Coventry Rhode Island sues Albert M. Armstrong of Woonsocket Rhode Island and multiple insurance companies. Court orders notice by Boston Post publication three weeks, with appearance on first Monday in February. Proceedings continue until served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Superior Court
Charles M. Tylor
Coventry
Comty
Kent
State of Rhode Island
Paintiff
Albert M. Armstrong
Woonsocket
Providence
Globe Fire Insurance Company
Aameshere Insurance Company
Atlas Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Essex Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Greenwich Insurance Company
Boston
Suffox
Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Springfield
Haimpden
Iis
Boston Post
Jos. A. Willard
Johnson W. Ramsey
Francis A. Ewing
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Berlin
Boston Brewery
Jidce
Venezuela
Mr. Harrson
American Society IN
Young Floridan
Kirkland
Hatcher
Nm Kirkland
Kiland
Mayor Curtis III
Tommy Cotter
National Polo
New Bedford
Pawtucket
Wall River
Salem
Canaan
George E. Dudley
Norfolk Roads
Mercantile Gowling League
Batehelder & Linco
Dee Brown
Darrel
North
Fiske & Blodgett
Se & We
Dennison Manufacture Co
Bredford
Thomas Nate
Farley
Harvey Walker
Stetson, Sawyer
Batehelder & Lincolns
Fiske
Batchelder & Lincoln
Browri Fis
Bishop Andrews
Meriden
Knights OF Columbus Lodge
Man
Sy Siling
New England Railroad
Hartford
Park
Cysual
Norwich Inc
Annex
Erie
West Shore RR
Newburg
Fishkill Landing
Hepewel Junction
Poughkeepsie
Brewster
Hawleyville
Plainville
Danbghy—S
Bristol
New Britain
Waterbury
Martford
Rockville—S
Willimantic
Putnam—s
Norwich
New London
Tom Southbridge
Webster
Blacksatone
Woonsecket
Valley Falls
Milford
Dom Franklin
Cute Ae Walpote
Central Division
Poston & Albiny Railroat
Needham
Highlandville
Upper Falls
Medfield
Millie
Wedway
West Medway
Commonwealth OF Massachussets
Middlesex, As
Suffolk, Is
Wallace KR. Bull
Sai
Jos
A. Willard
Ellington Wells
REAL
Tate
E. Dora
W Man
Celia Bravman
Isaac
Cole
Dorchester
Erie Street
Michigan Avenue
Lotton
Mount Bowdoin
W. A. Garbett
Hentz, Smith
Erie Avenue
Morty
Katherine B
Margage
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