Contributions for Bishop Brooks statue fund in Boston
Boston’s Evening Transcript lists subscriptions received up to yesterday noon for the Bishop Brooks statue near Trinity Church. Donors include individuals and groups with varied amounts, totaling 24400 (likely dollars) and urging readers to forward remaining pledges to the Transcript for acknowledgment and transfer to the committee.
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Evening Transcript
Boston
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William
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Salem
E. K. Gardner
S. C. Thacher
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M. A. Picknell
E. A. Andersen
Aed Ae FM
Herbert Welsh
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OO Post
AWAY WITH SEALS IN DEEDS, URGES LEGISLATURE REPORT
In Tuesday's Post notice the Legislature's uniformity commission argues to drop seals and L S marks as relics of barbarism. It notes that most people have no seal or signet and questions the security provided by pasted wafers or initials. The article urges modern simple forms.
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United States
L. S
L.S
Let the People Decide Road Across the Common
Public sentiment shifts toward granting a street car line from Park Square to Park Street Church corner. Eminent citizens urged the plan at the State House hearings as Tremont and Boylston streets face daily congestion, with a legislative decision now deferred to Boston residents who own the Common.
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Park Street Church Corner
Tremont
Boylston
State House
Boston
People of Boston to Decide Common Transit Question
The speaker urges that the ultimate decision rests with Boston residents not the West End Company. The critical issue is whether the Common should be opened to enable rapid transit and the public should be given a vote to determine the action, with agreement following the result.
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West End
Boston
Dollar gas coming to Boston threatens monopoly
The Boston Post urges lower gas prices as Standard Oil may buy Brookline Gas Co. It argues Mr Appicks should drop prices to one dollar to thwart rivals and warns that dollar gas is coming whether by reform or new entrants. The editorial frames this as a citywide push for affordable fuel.
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Standard Oil
Apptcks
Boston
Delaware
State Street
Stock Exchange
Press of
Apotcks
Gas Trust
People’s will and policy reform across nations
The excerpt contrasts U S political will with Britain's in 1893, noting Americans demanded McKinleyism end since 1890 and again in 1892, yet no practical action followed. It observes Britain’s 1890s shift toward Irish policy as Gladstone's leadership moves to Home Rule, implying quicker enactment under the English system.
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United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Gladstone
Republican senators face voter question stalling
Sherman notes a majority of Republicans refuse to allow a vote on the issue. The piece brands the GOP as deceptive in its reform claims and urges business leaders nationwide to discipline the senators, arguing there should be no small politics in this matter.
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Sherman
Gladstone's Stand Astonishes Parliament at 83
On opening day of Parliament the aged William Gladstone delivered a spontaneous reply that dismantled a pointed attack by Balfour. The 83 year old prime minister showcased remarkable intellect, leaving Balfour defeated and drawing praise for his vigor and mastery.
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Mr. Gladstone
Balfour
Lizzie Borden Case Gains Experienced Counsel
Friends of Lizzie Borden may now expect justice as ex-Governor Robinson joins Adams and Jennings as counsel. Robinson adds strong pleading and analytical evidence review, though few expect conviction given the examination’s weak weight and lack of grounds for trial.
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Lizzie Borden
Robinson
Adams
Jennings
Today’s Doings forecast in Boston Post feature
The Boston Post introduces Today’s Doings a daily forecast of what may unfold across the day. It offers explanatory notes on likely events, aiming to inform readers before they step out for business. It shifts morning readers toward fresh, forward looking coverage.
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Post
Boston
The Railroad Future in a Consolidation Era
The article discusses ongoing consolidation in the U S railroad industry led by Old Colony and similar efforts in New England. It foresees a broad move toward a transcontinental system linking oceans, with prospects not yet clear for public interest. It notes the extent of emerging and planned combinations and the uncertain public impact.
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Old Colony
New England
Hear Both Sides on Hawaii Annexation Debate
The piece urges hearing both the Hawaiian Queen Lilivokalant and 40,000 natives against American sugar planters before any annexation decision. It accuses Washington movers of pursuing McKinley sugar bounty and notes Britain’s prompt denial of war vessel concentration rumors.
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United States
Sandwich Islands
Lilivokalant
Washington
Islands
Great Britain
Hawaii
Senate splits on repeal of silver purchase law
The Republican Senate reportedly will not permit passage of a bill repealing the silver purchase law, according to an alleged canvass attributed to a senator.
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Senate
All Day Sells at Hotels Show Post Demand
A reader’s note to the editor describes brisk Post sales failing at Brigham’s Hotel Hotel Reynolds and Clark’s Hotel and Adams House by noon. The advertiser sent a messenger to obtain twenty five copies and could not buy any at the hotels, prompting a request to the Post office for more copies.
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Reynolds
Clark’s
Adams
the Post
A. KE. Street
Washington Street
The Observant Citizen Nostalgia and Local Anecdotes
The column laments rising prices for coal eggs butter and oysters while noting a possible famine. It highlights new Brooks writings and a Boston life story Two Tales. It recalls Judge Burbank’s illness and playful dog tricks, plus political chatter about Bancroft Russell and Lizzie Borden.
Among the Musicians at Boston Music Halls and Theatres
The Music Hall lobby filled with Nordica ticket hopefuls as Nor dische concerts promise rich programs. Damrosch Orchestra to perform at Tremont Theatre and Music Hall with Henry Marto Plunkett Green Carlotta Maconda and selections from Tannhauser. Max Heinrichs vocal recital opens at the Meiona. Scharwenka pianoforte recitals begin February 9. Grossmith at Chickering Hall offers sketches. Lillian Durrell Opera Company to open at Boston Theatre in March with Faust and Mignon. Anton Siedl to give Wagner afternoon concert at Boston Theatre.
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Music Hall
Nordica
Damrosch Orchestra
Tremont Theatre
Daiosch
New York
Henry Marto
Plunkett Green
Carlotta Maconda
Tannhauser
Max Heinrich
Meiona
Grossmith
Chickering Hall
Lillian
Hojack Intrinsic Value Skidmore Exchange
Hojack and Skidmore engage in a curious dialogue about intrinsic value. Hojack declares Skidmore valuable, noting gold teeth and a system saturated with bi chloride, while Tomdik questions the method.
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Tomdik
Vogue
Standard Oil to Buy Brookline Gas Plant in Move Against Addicks
The Standard Oil Syndicate of New York reportedly purchased the Brookline Gas Light Company print for 135000. The deal, said to be aimed at pressuring J Edward Addicks after his gas company acquisitions in Brooklyn, could benefit local gas pricing. Attempts to reach Brookline Gaslight President Robert Amory at his home were unsuccessful.
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J. Edward Addicks
Standard Oil Syndicate of
New York
Brookline Gas Light Company
Standard
Addicks
Brooklyn
Brighton
Allston
Standard Syndicate
Robert Amory
Brookline Gaslight Company
Endicott ill with pneumonia at home in Salem
Ex Secretary of War William C. Endicott III lies seriously ill at his Essex street residence in Salem with pneumonia and complications. The illness follows a prior grip attack, and family history notes similar conditions affecting relatives including his wife’s father George Peabody. Endicott recently traveled to England for the summer before his health declined further.
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Salem
Endicott
Essex Street
George
Index Club Raid Targets Gambling Ring at Bosworth Street
Police from Division 2 raided the Index Club on the fourth floor at 8 Bosworth street early last evening. Officers seized gambling equipment, fare layouts, cards, chips, and furniture valued near $1200 and arrested eight men including Louis Cass Ajilba Adams Charles M. Stewart Brown Armstrong Williams Dyer and Getchell for being present where gaming implements were found.
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Index Club
Bosworth Street
Louis Cass
Ajilba Adams
Charles M. Stewart
Theorg? Brown
Robert M. Armstrong
Charles Bb. Williams
John J. Dyer
Henry Bb. Getchell
Anglo American Ruins Joke in Vogue Dialogue
Publication excerpt contrasts Anglo and Gotham views with a biting quip about American girls bringing home European husbands. The remark plays on cultural stereotypes and urban satire within a Vogue context.
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America
Gotham
Vogue
New York Yacht Club to Elect Officers for Fall Race
Boston readers learn that the New York Yacht Club will elect officers today to oversee the upcoming international race against Britain. Commodore Gerry will be succeeded by E D Morgan. race arrangements to be announced and ratified in Buffalo tonight amid other social and professional events across cities.
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Post
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Liquor Dealers’ Association
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Governor Flower
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Delmonico’s
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Princeton
Paderewski
Cleveland Club
Indianapolis
Jersey City Board of Trade
Werts
Hewitt
General Butterfield
Annie Besant
W. B. Hayes
Iowa Association of Brick and Tile Manufacturers
Des Moines
Canadian Brotherhood of St. Andrews
Kingston
Michigan
Springfield
Dickey
Chicago
F. E. Yates
Henry Daurine
Danny Needham
Butte
Mont
South Boston
Citizens’ Association
Rapid Transit Commission
Fort Point
Commonwealth
Cambridge 300 New Year reception honors Mayor Bancroft
A Cambridgeport Union Hall dance party drew about 800 guests for a New Year reception and reunion in honor of Mayor William A. Bancroft and Mrs Bancroft. The event featured a grand march led by John H. H. McNamee and Mrs Bancroft, formal attire, Rahde's orchestra, a midnight banquet, and remarks by notable local officials.
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Union Hall
Cambridgeport
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Bancroft
Fairbairn
Board of Aldermen
P. Blackman
Ponce
Rady and
Lerned
Dolan
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Michael Corcoran
John H. Corcoran
E. J. Flynn
F. J. Barnes
Eugene McCarty
Coakley and
Lynch
Ryan
Coan
John H. H. McNamee
Mayor Bancroft
McNamee
Brooks Statue Fund Boost At Loyal Legion Gathering
Massachusetts Commandery members totaling 800 gathered at the American House with General Thomas Sherwin presiding. A tribute to Bishop Brooks was given by Rev. Edward Everett Hale. Attendees pledged $1 each, totaling $800 toward the Brooks memorial monument. The meeting also elected new members including William Stiles Loomis Larz Anderson William Manuel Peres Bowen Ammon Farenbolt and Henry Grinnell Halladay, and paid tribute to former President Hayes.
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Massachusetts
Loyal Legion
American House
Thomas Sherwin
Bishop Brooks
Edward Everett Hale
Brooks Memorial
William Stiles Loomis
United States
Moses Poor Palmer
Massachusetts Infantry
Henry Parsons
Larz Anderson
William Manuel Peres Bowen
Ammon Farenbolt
Henry Grinnell Halladay
Hayes
Massachusetts General Hospital Trustees Elect Officers
The Massachusetts General Hospital held its annual trustees meeting yesterday afternoon. Elected for the upcoming year were President Charles H Walton Vice President John Low ell Secretary Thomas B Hall Treasurer Franklin Haven Jr Trustees for the corporation Edmund Dwight Samuel Eliot William Endicott Jr Thornton K Lothrop Nathaniel Thayer Henry P Wolcott David R Whitney and Roger Wolcott. Reports will not be ready until Marche.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Charles H. Walton
John Lowell
Thomas B. Hall
Franklin Haven, Jr
Edmund Dwight
Samuel Eliot
William Endicott, Jr
Thornton K. Lothrop
Nathaniel Thayer
Henry P. Wolcott
David R. Whitney
Roger Wolcott
Flat Denials on Ballot Tampering Recount
In a continued report, Moran argues precinct officers’ testimony shows 54 doubles and 163 double crosses at Ward 18 recounts. He asserts 109 tampered crosses were added to ballots at City Hall, with Norris leading Maguire by 25 to 40 votes and implicates an Aldermanic aide and a group of young messengers in possible ballot manipulation.
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Meany
Maguire
Lowry
Moran
Alders
City Hall
Norris
Corruption in Rome threatens Bank of Rome probe
Rome February 1 President Biancheri stated the public prosecutor seeks authority to prosecute Deputy Zerbi on charges of criminality tied to the Bank of Rome developments. The chamber will review the request tomorrow. Rumors of Signor Nicotora’s arrest circulate as well. The Turin Gazette and Naples Courier report alleged misdeeds involving King Humbert and several ministers in relation to the Bank and political funding.
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Chamber of Deputies
Biancheri
Zerbi
Bank of Rome
Signor Nicotora
Interior
Turin
Humbert
Bank of
Naples
Signor
Giolitti
Premer
Lacavay
Industry and Commerce
Grimaldi
Finance
Lacava
Senate Passes Fortification and Army Appropriation Bills
In Washington the fortification bill passed after a long Senate debate with a reduced appropriation paragraph. An amendment by Mr. Teller adding 130000 dollars for testing the 12 inch elevating gun carriage of N H Emery was adopted. The army appropriation bill also passed with a pay increase for sergeants after an executive session. The House moved to the sundry civil bill in committee, advancing river and harbor improvements before adjourning.
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Senate
Teller
N. H. Emery
House
Brockton Triumphs Over Worcester Polar Team 7 to 2
Brockton beat Worcester 7 to 2 in a home game marked by brisk early scoring and a later drop in Worcester’s defense. A clash between Roberts and Cunningham drew rough behavior, with F. H. Blanchard officiating as no tertiary referee appeared.
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Worcester Polor
Roberts
Cunningham
Teruiary
F. H. Blanchard
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