German con artist flees with forged checks in Boston boarding houses
A 26 year old German thief with aliases including Kramer swindled boardinghouse keepers by staying a few days then filling rooms with checks drawn on Second National Bank Shoe and Leather Bank and others. He slipped after cashing balances, leaving victims with far less than bill totals. Police hold copies of his checks as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Genkinger
William Vandershoff
Charles Bauer
Louis Keller
Charles Kramer
Abbott and Gilmore
Division 8
Cambridge Street
Station 3
Campbell Bros
Charles Maier
Bode Bros
Kramer
New York
Talbot & Tatro
Court Street
Second National Bank
Mantinez Brothers
Joseph E. Cunningham
Myrtle Street
Louisa A. Stevens
Shawmut Avenue
Shoe and Leather Bank
Bode Brothers
National Security Bank
William Campbell
Dollar Gas Petition Seeks One Hundred Signatures
Boston residents urged to join the Committee of One Hundred by sending their names to the Editor of the POST. Each member pledges to quickly gather one hundred signatures for the POST Petition for Dollar Gas, appearing on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollar Gas
Boston
the Post
POST
Treasury gold shipment off schedule sparks brief rally
Secretary Foster said only about 2 1/2 million dollars in gold would arrive this week and the treasury holds over eight million in free gold. He noted a slight improvement in receipts. Ex Senator Carlisle denied issuing any statement about bonds or a special session and said he has made no such remark on policy.
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Washington
Foster
Treasury
Carlisle
Congress
Senate Debates on Philadelphia Grant and Davenport Attack
In Washington the sundry civil appropriation bill faces an amendment cutting Philadelphia harbor funds from 500000 to 300000. West targets sugar bounty and Chandler, Frye, and Hawaii annexation amid jingoism. Davenport is attacked as unfit. Hill cites a past removal by Cleveland. Senate adjourns after discussion.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Philadelphia
West
Allison
Republican Party
Wall Street
Cleveland
Treasury
Iowa
Frye
Edmunds and
Morrill
United States
New Hampshire
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Hawaiian Commercial Company
Claus Spreckels
Mr. Chandler
Maine
Mississippi
Missouri
Hay Lake
Congress
Hoar
House
Voorhees
John IL. Davenport
New York
Davenport
Hiscock
Mr. Frye
Cox
William C. Whitney
Corporation Counsel
Hill
Grover Cleveland
Fire trap at Tewksbury Almshouse and Women’s Asylum warned
State Inspector White condemns dangerous conditions at Tewksbury Almshouse red flagged by trustees. Fire risk looms on third floor and in the wooden women’s asylum building, where narrow stairways and no fire escape endanger about fifty elderly inmates.
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Tees
Howard
White
Tewksbury
Frick
Howard Sugg
Dover
N. H
J. White Belcher
The
Tras
Gile
Common Council Receives Sewer Cost and Farragut Statue Plans
The Mayor reports a 12820 estimate to finish the Orleans street sewer. The Art Commission approves placing Admiral Farragut statue in Marine Park circle at Broadway end. Council debates special committees on fires, board of survey, and badge awards. several orders pass or are referred. two-week adjournment noted.
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Carter
Common Council
Orleans Street
Art Commission
Admiral Farragut
Broadway
Marine Park
South
Boston
Flood
Witt
Everett
Committee On Fire Department
Hurley
Mr. Everett
Yeas
Barry
Davis
O’brien
Robinson
Fiynn
Board of Survey
Fiverett
Fire hazards at Sharp school and almshouse prompt safety debate
A detailed report highlights dangerous fire risks in a three story Sharp school with two furnaces and inflammable basement materials. The alarm also covers the Tewksbury Almshouse's tinderbox setup with narrow stairs and wooden fire escapes, urging urgent rebuilding and new brick protections.
Wild Flowers and Ferns Lecture by Mrs Richards
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society invites members and guests to a Saturday meeting at Agricultural Hall Ulams. Mrs P D Richards of West Medford will read a paper on Wild Flowers and Ferns. Those familiar with her plant exhibitions will find the discourse engaging and informative for both members and newcomers.
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P. D. Richards
West Medford
Thorncliffe Club Dance Opens Fifth East Boston Assembly
Maverick Hall hosted the Thorn dike Club of East Boston for its fifth assembly with floor guidance by Jules Peeters and aides E L Sanders Mellen McGee Simpson Glass. About fifty couples attended as guests listed include Jules Peeters James O Donnell Lillian Semple Sadie Riley and many others.
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Maverick Hall
Thorn. Ra
Dike Club of
East Boston
Jules Peeters
E. L. Sanders
James Mellen
RK. E. McGee
W.M. Simpson
J. Glass
CC. L. Godfrey
Harry Keen
James Glass
Edward Robertson
Senate Likely to Ratify Hawaiian Annexation Treaty
Senate sentiment shifts toward ratification with a two thirds majority likely. Opposition centers on sugar bounty and Hawaiian provisions, but main terms keep existing customs laws intact. Debate expected in open session as Democrats and Republicans weigh the Monroe doctrine implications.
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Washington
Senate
Foreign Affairs Committee
Commitee
Machinists in Massachusetts boost activity after West End
The Association of Machinists in Massachusetts reports rapid growth since Deputy Organizer Hicks was appointed. Local Lodge 264 met at Dexter Hall to discuss lodge cooperation with other Massachusetts lodges and to address claims that West End Street Railway Company machinists are exceeding by law hours, with plans to seek a conference with Mr. Whitney to resolve the issue.
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Association of
Machinists
Massachusetts
Hicks
Dexter Hall
West End Street Railway Company
Whitney
Carpenters Union 38 Denounce Fire Dept Day Bill
At Union 83 meeting of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America the resolutions condemned Commissioner Fitch for opposing a twelve hour day for the Boston Fire Department and pledged support for author Mr Mahoney and defender Mr Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union 83
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Carpenters of Union 38
Commissioner Fitch
Boston Fire Department
Mahoney
Hayes
Boston Piano Workers Unite to Organize Trade
In Blatchford Hall a meeting of the Piano Workers Union drew representatives from Boston area manufacturers and employees. A plan for strong organization across the district was approved, with a committee reporting that about 5000 men are now in close union alignment.
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Boston
Piano Workers’ Union
Tas
Blatchford Hall
Garment Workers Win Back Abrahams Co Employees
Local Union 25 U G W of America executive board welcomed back the employees of Charles Abrahams & Co into the union marking a complete victory for the Garment Workers. Over the past week Thomas Brophy and a Central Labor Union committee, at the urging of organized brewers' employees, urged manufacturers to consider union contracts. Brophy reports most firms welcomed the discussion and promised attention to the proposed agreement.
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U. G. W. of America
Charles Abrahams & Co
Garment
Thomas Brophy
Central Labor Union
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