Books Fly as Mr Saunders Ends Controversial Council Session
The 1897 Common Council adjourned after a lively meeting that cleared the calendar and sparked debate over the municipal printing plant. Saunders charged high costs and errors in printed materials and demanded fuller reports. allies and opponents clashed on the plant’s future. The session closed with praise for President Conry and a ceremonial adjournment as books flew in farewell.
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Memorial of Gratitude in Bombay Erupts in Famine Aid Cheers
The Indian National Congress concluded amid enthusiasm for the Queen Empress. Resolutions thanked the UK and colonies and the United States for famine aid, and a memorial of gratitude costing a thousand pounds was planned for London. Other resolutions criticized the government's anti sedition measures.
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New York
Miss Marion Gurney Renounces Protestantism for Catholic Faith
NEW YORK December 30 news that Miss Marion Lane Gurney founder of the Church Settlement Home linked to the Church of the Redeemer renounced the Episcopal church and joined the Roman Catholic faith. Her decision follows earlier defections at the Redeemer including former rector Henry A Adams and prominent parishioner Mrs. William Arnold.
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Church of the Redeemer
Henry A. Adams
William Arnold
Episcopal to Catholic conversions cause church stir
Miss Gurney, once head of the Church Settlement House, left the Episcopal Church to join the Catholic faith. She was baptized at St Francis Xavier's Church on Nov 1 and confirmed at St Patrick's Cathedral by Archbishop Corrigan a week later. She is at present in retreat in Poughkeepsie and may join a Catholic order. Her parents remain devout Protestants and the Redeemer Church sees parishioner defections draw comment.
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Bankers to stage Coreopsis comic opera at Bijou Theatre
The Boston Bankers' Show will present Coreopsis an original three act comic opera at the Bijou Theatre from January 26 to 29. Libretto by Joseph J Todd music by George Lowell Tracy a men chorus ballet and novel features. Proceeds support the bankers organization permanent benevolence fund and death benefits. Tickets sold at the Clearing House with about 3000 already purchased. The annual banquet will be held at Copley Hall next Tuesday with notable guests including Postmaster Thomas General Curtis Guild Samuel J Elder B F Keith and Rev W H Ryder.
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Boston
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Columbus Construction suit ends with $98,086 verdict
After a seven week trial in Judge Seaman's court the breach of contract case Columbus Construction Company versus Crane Company concluded with a verdict for the Crane Company awarding $98,086 in damages.
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Mill Men Demand Work as Schools Back Them
Workers in the mills express strong demand to keep labor and support for schools backed by mill owners. The article notes anxious laborers eager to work and the ongoing tension between employment needs and education support.
Child Labor in Southern Mills Draws Mixed Reforms
A Boston Journal report tours Spartanburg Clifton and Glendale mills noting boys and girls ages 8 to 15 working in spinning rooms while owners argue for schooling and wages. Families earn about 20 dollars weekly with parents and children contributing. mills fund some schools to ten months, few compulsory rules. Captain Montgomery and mill superintendents defend the practice as better than outside conditions.
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