Salaries Restored for Firemen Against City Cut Plans
At a special Aldermen meeting Mayor Quincy yielded to the council and police board on restoring the firemen salaries. The council debated extensive cuts to budgets, with amendments to remove 874,500 from multiple departments. The firemen’s pay was ordered restored to the old scale while other appropriations faced scrutiny and a draw on reserve funds was discussed. A separate elevator accident at City Hall prompted a sympathy resolution and inquiry committee.
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McDonald
Quincy
Iine
O’toole
Partics
Bureau of Statistics
Colby
Dorchester I
Doyle
Brick
Resho
Adams
Alderman O'Toole
Tie
Committee On Fire Department
Watson
Ward 18
Hickey
Stevens
Kiley
Linehan
Gallivan
City Hall
Messrs
Kelly
Logan
Eddy
Spain's $20,000,000 SpainPeace appropriation struck from bill
In the House, a point of order by Mr Wheeler led to striking the 20 million dollar payment to Spain under the peace treaty from the sundry civil bill. The ruling, sustained 149 to 56, halted the move and delayed a unanimous consent attempt by Mr Cannon. The day ended with no quorum and an adjournment to rally for tomorrow's final vote on canal linkage.
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Washington
Spain
Wheeler
Senate
Hopkins
Cannon
Congress
House
Hepburn
Iowa
Payne
New York
Friends of the Canal Bill
Common Council Delays Sewerage Funds Dispute
President Daniel J. Kiley ruled that no further action could be taken on a 140000 appropriation for sewerage works after thirty days since passage. The 15000 item for electrical instruction division working capital was sent to the next council meeting. Debate arose over a 3000 request to rebuild Banauil, details unclear.
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Cral
Public Build Gs Department
Raer
Banaui
Army reorganization bill reported by Senate
The army reorganization bill was reported to the Senate. Chairman Hawley of the military affairs committee signaled plans to move to its consideration at the earliest opportunity. The naval personnel bill was read but not advanced. The military academy appropriation bill passed. The post office appropriation bill was under consideration most of the afternoon but not disposed of. A sharp debate arose over Senate committee amendments for fast mail service between New York and Washington and between Washington and Atlanta and New Orleans, which were retained.
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Washington
Senate
Hawley
Conn
Military Affairs Committee
Senate Committee
New York
Atlanta
New Orleans
New England Dental Examiners Hold Third Annual Dinner
The New England Association of Dental Examiners met at the Algonquin Club for its third annual dinner led by Dr. John F. Dowsley. Guests included Dr. Charles A. Meeker and Dr. N. D. Shepard with discussions on raising exam standards to uniform requirements and interchanging certificates among New England states. Officers elected: Dr. D. F. Keefe president, Dr. George F. Cheeney vice president, Dr. George L. Parmele recorder. Honorary members elected include Dr. Co A Brackett, Dr. L D Shepard, Dr. Civilian Fones, Dr. R. B. Milne, and Dr. James Lewis.
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New England Association of the Dental Examiners
Algonquin Club
John F. Dowsley
Massachusetts Board
Charles A. Meeker
New Jersey
National Association of Dental Examiners
N. D. Shepard
Boston
Charles A. Brackett
Rhode Island
Fomes
Connecticut
New England
D. F. Keefe
Providence
R. I
George F. Cheeney
St. Johnsbury
George L. Parmele
Hartford
Conn
Co. A. Brackett
Newport
Banquet Honors W H Bartlett G A R Department Commander
A complimentary banquet was held at the United States Hotel for William H. Bartlett retiring as Massachusetts G A R department commander. About 100 staff members attended with John E. Gilman as guest elect. Speakers included Bartlett Gilman and Father T J Scully. comrade Putnam presided and praised Bartlett's leadership.
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Wiliam H. Bartlett
Massachusetts
United States
John E. Gilman
Bartlett
Gilman
T. J. Scully
Cambridge
Massachusetts Department
John H. Putnam
Manhole Gas Sickness Hospitalized Worker
Robert Hunter a 40 year old employee of the Boston Electric Light Company was overcome by sewer gas while at work in a manhole at Beacon and Dartmouth streets yesterday afternoon He was removed to City Hospital and is expected to recover by medical staff on duty
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Robert Hunter
Medford
Boston Electric Light Company
Beacon
Dartmouth Streets
Home Market Club Horrors President Passages
The article recounts political debate over the Spain peace treaty and imperialism, praising the President and criticizing extreme foes. It describes banquet scenes with McKinley, speeches, music, and spectator remarks, including autographs and banquet logistics. It ends with a note on Faure’s death aftermath and French political succession.
Wonderful Year Says Secretary Long Review
Secretary Long reflects on a year since the Maine disaster praising progress in civilization and expanded opportunities for millions, noting a wonderful advance in the world. John D Long signs the message.
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Long
Maine
John D. Long
President McKinley Delighted by Boston Reception
President McKinley told a Post reporter after the banquet that he was delighted by the reception in Boston and the conduct of the assemblage. He thanked Bostonians and the Home Market Club for their kindness and said he was very tired tonight and had said all he had to say in his address.
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Gage
Massachusetts
Alger
Thomas B. Reed
John D. Long
Tom Reed
Amphion Club
Spain
Georgia
Stewart
Emil Mollenhaus
E. Cutter, Jr
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Post
Boston
Bostonians
Home Market Club
Why Doubt and Repine Over Philippine Trusts
A reflective discourse lauds the shift of sovereignty in the Philippines from Spain to the United States, arguing the transfer benefits islanders and the U S. by fostering education, industry, and self government. It cautions against extreme rhetoric and envisions vast potential wealth and cooperation, guided by justice and Christian ethics.
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Philipines
Philippines
United States
Jesus Christ
Ex Governor Boutwell's Arguments on Islands Policy
The passage reviews Ex Governor Boutwell as the most distinguished critic of island policy. It favors his rational, constitutional stance and his call to withdraw military forces, avoid restoring to Spain, and return to a simpler American system. It notes his warnings about higher costs and national strain, urging careful deliberation.
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Boutwell
Spain
United States
Must Fill Responsibilities and Face Uncertain Times
The speaker argues that the nation must confront responsibilities it cannot ignore, despite a wish to return to simpler times. He notes that wealth, urban decay, capital and labor tensions, social crimes, and political intrigues pose graver dangers than the current global friction, yet remains confident in the American people's ability to respond.
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Navy
United States
Tropics
Above the City Hall Banquet Amid Nation’s Philippine Debate
From the balcony vantage, a vast 2000-diner hall dazzled with linened tables, lights, and music. The crowd, animated and patriotic, awaited the President’s remarks on the Philippine question, eager for his first utterances and the political moment.
President Faure Faces Seizure Farewell At Elysee
The premier stayed at the interior ministry ready to return at a moment, while M. Faure, seated on the sofa, expressed no illusions about the seizure. He bade affectionate farewells to his wife, daughters, doctors, and attendants as crowds gathered in front of the Elysee amid immense emotion on the boulevards.
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Ministry of the Interior
M. Faure
the Elysee
Paris Shaken By Death Of President Faure
In Paris on February 17 1 a m the city awoke to news of President Faure s death. Papers quickly hit streets while Parisians left venues and questioned the sudden calamity. Private carriages filled streets near the Elysee as officials barred further admission at noon thirty.
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Paris
Faure
the Elysee
Missing Pavonia Breathes Hope Of Safe Return
Agent Alexander Martin of the Cunard office in Boston remains confident the Pavonia is safe and will be heard from within days. A steamship man suggested the Bulgaria could be in tow, potentially delaying either vessel as they seek immediate safety in nearer ports like Liverpool or Boston.
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Pavonia
Alexander Martin
Cunard
Boston
Bulgaria
Liverpool
Death of President Faure Frightens House of Commons
In the Commons lobbies the news of President Faure's death causes deep concern and anxiety over France's fate. The Redmondites vote sympathy with France and telegram the resolution to Paris. French ambassador Cambon, told of the event, retires for the night in surprise and sorrow.
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London
House of Commons
Faure
France
Redmondites
Ireland
M. Cambon
Brockton Favors Post Bill Indorsed by Chamber
Brockton Board of Trade met February 10 and endorsed the Post telephone bill. Ex representative Mead of Lexington urged broad hearings to show Brockton interest. George Albree spoke on state city relations and ratemaking for telephone and telegraph firms. He urged state regulation of rates, noting phones and telegraphs are the only major charged unregulated. The board ordered its legislation and taxation committee to appear before the committee in favor of the bill.
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Brockton Board of Trade
Mead
Lexington
Brockton
George Albree
Lynn
Boston
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Mellen
Board
Board's Committee On Legislation and Taxation
Lynn Board of Trade Urges Telephone Charge Reform
At a Feb 7 meeting of the Lynn Board of Trade executive committee officials discussed Lynn rates versus Haverhill and others and heard George Albree explain charges for what customers did not receive. They unanimously adopted a resolution urging Lynn senators and representatives to push a law to have the State Gas and Electric Light Commission regulate telephone and telegraph charges.
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Board of Trade of
Lynn
Haverhill
George Albree
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Board of Gas and Electric Commissioners
State Gas and Electric Light Commission
Dead at the Banquet In Newburyport Taft Dies in Boston
Frank E F Taft formerly of Newburyport died at Mechanics Hall in Boston after a banquet. He married a daughter of ex mayor Smith of Philadelphia. Taft was paymaster at Peabody mills before entering shoe manufacturing with E P Dodge Manufacturing Company. He left the firm in 1891 and moved to Northbridge.
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Newburyport
Frank EF. Taft
Mechanics’ Hall
Boston
Smith
Philadelphia
Taft
Peabody Mills
E. P. Dodge Manufacturing Company
Northbridge
Peabody Resigns from New England Anti Vivisection Board
Philip G. Peabody informs the Post that he resigned from the presidency of the New England Anti Vivisection Society and, after weeks, the directorship as well. He denounces the board’s action to indefinitely table his resignation as final and states his removal from the board is complete.
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Philip G. Peabody
New England Anti
Board of Directors
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