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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1897

Page

5

New Pension Law Cuts Agencies and Saves Government Funds

Washington reports a presidential order reducing pension agencies from eighteen to nine to cut disbursement costs by at least $150,000 yearly. Nine agencies handle 970,678 pensioners, with Boston and other cities absorbing disrupted payments. Estimated total savings reach $161,407.99, against a 1896 total pension outlay of $142,606,559.

Washington Francis United States Concord N. H Augusta Boston Mass Buffalo New York Philadelphia Columbus Indianapolis Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Total Navy New York City

Populists Elect Officers at Massachusetts Party Meeting

At Commercial Hall the State central committee of the People’s party of Massachusetts elected officers led by Chairman George F. Washburn and Secretary P. P. Field. The executive committee includes Washburn, Field, Perkins, and seven others, with a resolution pledging allegiance to the national platform from St. Louis.

State Central Committee The People’s Party of Massachusetts Commercial Hall George F. Washburn Boston P. P. Field Albert R. Perkins Wakefield Warner Johnson Levi R. Pierce Lynn E. M. Eldridge Worcester George Leonard McNeill Somerville E. Gerry Brown Brockton Memphis

Harvard Students Robbed at Hemenway Gymnasium

In Hemenway Gymnasium a Harvard student R. L. Gibbs from 81 Oxford Street had his locker broken into. About $50 in bills and tickets were stolen. Frank Reggeski of 593 Concord Avenue Cambridge reported a theft of a gold watch from his apartment.

Hemenway Gymnasium R. L. Gibbs Harvard Oxford Street Frank Reggeski Concord Avenue Cambridge

Burns From Grease Fire At Home Named John J. Purcell

John J. Purcell, 21, of 33 Fayette Street, suffered severe burns to hands and body yesterday afternoon when a pot of grease boiled over and caught fire on the stove he tried to extinguish.

John J. Purcell Fayette Street

Brad Ley Martin Ball Dominates New York Society Soon

The forthcoming Brad ley Martin ball in New York has eclipsed all winter social events. Mrs. Bradley Martin plans lavish costumes from the Marie Stuart era with guests like Mrs. Astor and J J Astor, Elisha Dyer Jr, and other society figures amid floral canopies, silver souvenirs, and a Hungarian band.

Frederic Bronson Edmund L. Baylies John Jacob Astor Miss Bronson Alice Babcock Josephine Brooks van Alen Henry Sloane J. F. D. Lanier Cornelius Vanderbilt Alice Blight Evelyn Burden van Rensselaer James de Wolf Cutting William Sloane J. Searle Barclay, Jr Stanley Mortimer William Rutherford Craig Wadsworth Frederic Watrous H. D. Robbins Frank Marie Antoinette Mathilde Marie Antoinette Coiffure Walter Livingston Oakley Duke of Sussex Hermann Oelrichs Directoire J. Fred Pierson Mime de Pompadour Adelaide Pierson Richard Peters Cardinal Richelieu Herbert Pelli Catherine of Russia Co. G. Peters Walton M. Peckham Charles Post Mme. de Maintenon Miss Post Katherine Beekman Hoppin Esther Hoppin Dresden Oliver Harriman, Jr Thomas Hitchcock Mile. Hautroir Anne of Austria Ruth Hoe H. B. Hollins Mr. Harjes Paris Henry III Hoadley J. B. Hoffman Sidney Dillon Ripley Burke Roche Douglas Robinson Henry P. Rogers, Jr Christopher Roberts Joan of Arc Winthrop Rutherford Walter Rutherfurd Cleopatra Alice Rochester Martin Louis Quinze Montgomery Roosevelt Charles II Sir Francis Drake Miss van Alen New York Bradley Martin Elisha Dyer, Jr Dyer Marie Stuart H. Mortimer Brooks

Munificent Gift for Providence Library Building

John Nicholas Brown donated 200000 dollars to the Providence Public Library Association for a new library building. The gift was announced at a trustees meeting by G W R Matteson, with work to start in spring on the site bounded by Washington Green and Fountain streets.

Providence John Nicholas Brown Providence Public Library Association Brown Europe Rhode Island Trustees The Public Library Association G. W. R. Matteson Washington, Green and Fountain Streets

Indorsee Passes Immigration Question Amid Union Debates

A Contra Labor Union backed approval on an immigration question amid a long session. The meeting focused on autonomy of trade after the American Federation of Labor action at Cincinnati, with officers postponed. Credentials passed for multiple unions including Boot & Shoe Workers Newspaper Writers Drivers and Bottlers Union Lewe Workers Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers Building Laborers and others.

American Federation of Labor Cincinnati Boot & Shoe Workers Lewe Workers Amalgamated Sheet Meta Workers Theatrica Mechanics Coopers’ Union Iron and Brass Carpenters and Joiners Atlantic Coas’ Seamen Core Makers’ Union

New Delegates Seated Over Lodge-Chandler Immigration Bill

The Central Labor Union of Boston debated immigration restriction and adopted a strong resolution opposing the Lodge-Chandler bill. The group, echoing editorial stance of the Post, urged Senators and Representatives to oppose the measure which could expel thousands of foreign workers, citing lack of education opportunities as a fault. A second resolution criticized public charitable institutions for unsound management.

Central Labor Union Organized Labor Congress Central Labor Union of Boston Republic Legislative Committee State House F. W. Taussig Harvard College Tax Commission

Mass meeting for Irish amnesty at Cadet Hall Salem

A packed Cadet Hall in Salem hosts a mass meeting for Irish political prisoners in English jails. Ex Alderman M H Flynn presides while James F Eagan Captain E T Crystal Miss Josephine McCarthy directs music and speakers include New York and Lynn figures. The event also features city officials and prominent businessmen.

Salem Cadet Hall M. H. Flynn Josephine McCarthy James F. Eagan E. T. Crystal New York BE. B. Newhall Lynn Mr. Harrington

Dermatologist Woodbury Ad Offers Facial Soap and Cream

An old advertisement invites consultation with Dermatologist Woodbury at 11 Winter Street Boston for blemish care under the skin. It promotes a pure facial soap and offers a sample of facial soap or facial cream for ten cents.

Woodbury Winter St Boston

Brockton Union Adopts Resolution Against Eaton Company

The Central Late Union in Brockton February 7 condemns C A Eaton & Co for forcing employees to sign an ironclad agreement. Pickets will duty at the factory tomorrow with shifts every two hours while Eaton aims to reopen all departments. The AFL organizers Sullivan Tracy and O Sullivan were in town seeking financial aid. Michael Moran was commissioned as AFL general organizer for statewide branches.

Brockton Central Late Union C. A. Eaton & Co Eaton T. D. Barry Richard T. Sullivan Thomas F Tracy John F. O'Sullivan American Federation Labor Boot & Shoe Workers Union Michael Moran A. F. of L

Mystic Theosophist School Planned Near San Diego

Mystic revivalists led by Mme Tingley prepare a Theosophic university of mysticism on 132 acres at Point Loma San Diego. A Grecian design temple will hold Mahatmas faculty and pupils with a four-piece corner stone from Ireland Scotland Egypt and America. The curriculum claims seven planes of nature and reincarnation guiding students toward Nirvana.

San Francisco Cal Mme Tingley Mme. Blavatsky Sare New York San Diego Poin Loma Pacific Theosophic Temple University of Mysticism J. D. Buck Cincinnati Frank M. Pierce August Neresheimer Neresheimer Pacific Ocean Ireland Scotland Egypt America Six Nations India Civil Service

Ivory’s Heart Affected by Prison Confinement in England

Edward J. Ivory has a serious heart condition from confinement in England and receives constant medical attention. Physicians are with him day and night, with hopes to recover in a few months. He says he was harried and fearful of poisoned food in prison and plans to leave the city soon for a winter health resort.

New York Edward J. Ivory England Hin Ivory

Madision and Kennebec Valley face malpractice fears

Madison and nearby towns along the Kennebec Valley report several illness cases linked to alleged medical malpractice. One death is tied to the issue, and a family inquiry awaits a formal investigation. County officials have not taken up the matter, while physicians claim to hold evidence naming the culprits but withholds names.

North Anson Madison Kennebec Valley Abdomney C. O. Small

Mrs Wood to Give Piano Recital at Steinert Hall

Mrs Lillian Lord Wood presents a piano recital of Liszt Chopin Weber Goetschius Henselt Schutt and Sgambat works. Professor John D Buckingham assists. The event is Wednesday evening at 8 15 at Steinert Hall Boylston Street.

Lillian Lord Wood Steinert Hall Boylston Street Liszt Chopin Vor Weber Goetschius Henselt, Schutt John D Buckingham

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Populists Washburn Edgerton Carl Berlinger Narcissus Ranke Selection Thomas Tomong Bcevessiee Ccscents Wieniawski M. L. Koevessy Metropolitan Opera House Tobani Wagner Euan Keemacay x Delibes Gus Bal Langey Irs Racz Rakoczy Cafe Winter Garden Mrs. Astor Marie Stuart Order Carolus Duran Astor Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Robert B. van Cortlandt Jules J. Vatable Orme Wilson Hermann Whitney Warren Stanford White Henry Winthrop Worthington Whitehouse Maude Wetmore Henry N Edith Wetmore Delano Weeks Sidney Webster J. D. Wood Waldorf Ball Room Bill London Medora R. ‘Crosby Damrell & Upham Old Corner Bookstore School Streeta Eaton Shop Mystic Revival Theosophists Physicians Mrs. Wood
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