Poverty Aid Declines With Population Growth
Chairman William P. Fowler cited that about one fifth of aid applicants are women whose husbands are deserted. He noted 4075 aided in 1880 within a 379000 population, and 2248 aided in the latest year with 607000, highlighting a real poverty drop. He mentioned 80000 in trust funds used to help the most deserving.
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Overseers of
William P. Fowler
Overseers of Poor
South Congregational Church
Mr. Fowler
Obeyed Rules Tie Up Italian Rail Traffic
In Rome on February 26, railway workers across Italy intensified a rule bound response to avoid strike penalties. They cancelled and delayed trains, reducing passenger traffic by about 60 percent during peak tourist season, seeking concessions and repeal of penalties for striking rail workers.
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Rome
Italy
Meeting Of Waltham Irish Historical Society
A Waltham gathering of the Irish Historical Society met to discuss the society’s constitution and aims. The program highlighted Hugh O’Neill, Prince of Ulster, focusing on his military achievements as a notable figure in Irish history.
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Meeting OF
Waltham Irish Historical Society
Waltham
New Irish Historical Society
Hugh O'Neill
Prince of Ulster
Marion Color Line vote sparks national debate in town
The Marion Massachusetts town meeting considers Article 40 to bar noncitizens from town work, provoking editorials across the North and South. Captain William A. Cobb and others debate amending the text to replace white men with citizens, while residents assess potential town support and the impact on local labor.
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Marion
Miss
Mass
Plymouth Rock
Crispus Attucks
Appomattox
John Skidaway
William A. Andrew
Board of Selectmen
William A. Cobb
Wareham
W. H. Gammon
Asa Holmes
Sidaway
Mardi Gras Special Train Tour From Boston to New Orleans
A special Pennsylvania Railroad tour departs Boston on March 2 for New Orleans during Mardi Gras. The package costs $9 round trip and includes Pullman berth meals on the train and grand stand seats. Inquiries directed to George M. Roberts at 20 Washington Street Boston.
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New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
George M. Roberts
Washington Street
Smoking Ban In Melrose City Offices Cited
Mayor Buttrick issues a rule prohibiting smoking in city offices during office hours after complaints from schoolmarm readers who found tobacco odor offensive. City Hall smokers must step outside or to a back yard. some officials cheer the change while non smokers welcome it. The measure affects most departments including the clerk, treasurer, committee clerk and auditor.
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Melrose
Buttrick
Melrose City Hall
Jones
Lavender
Kirmes
Gould
Hastings
Malden
City Hall smoking ban sparks regional interest
Interviews from Brookline Malden Revere Newton and others weigh in on Mayor Buttrick of Melrose crusade to ban smoking in public buildings. Officials note few smokers among staff while some support timing and propriety of smoking rules and question enforcement.
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Buttrick
Melrose
Boston
James M. Codman, Jr
Brookline
Showng the Way to a Pain Free Back Through Doan's Kidney Pills
Malden resident J L Fairbanks recalls 1895 endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disorder relief with lasting benefit. He reports heavy loins pains and kidney symptoms before treatment, bought at Knight's Pharmacy in Boston, and credits Doan's with permanent cure. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Boston
Malden
J. L. Fairbanks
Lowell St
Mass
Dean
Knight’s Pharmacy
Court St
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Gown for Mrs Roosevelt at $1200 attracts eyes
New York reports the inaugural ball gown for Mrs Roosevelt will cost $1200. The electric blue brocade outfit features gold feather medallions and flying bird motifs, woven specially by a Paterson silk mill and then destroyed in limited quantity.
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New York
Washington
Roosevelt
Paterson
Market Review and Outlook Highlights Strong NY Trading
An abundance of money and optimism spurred a cyclonic surge in New York stocks with two hours of trading matching May panic levels. Pennsylvania and New York Central led gains amid heavy, concentrated buying, while Copper markets cooled after a brief promise earlier in the week. The article also notes Cassatt’s control of Pennsylvania and standard oil’s Western entanglements, plus a detailed household gown description tied to Mrs. Roosevelt’s attire and home production.
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New York
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilts
Cassatt
Goulds
Standard Oil
Atchison
Harriman
Bishop Goodsell Preaches at Forest Hills Church
Bishop Daniel A. Goodsell, D. D., LL. D., resident bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered one of his first sermons since succeeding the Rev. Dr. Mallatheu of Newton at the Upham Memorial M. E. Church Forest Hills yesterday morning.
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Goodsell
Forest Hills
Daniel A. Goodsell
Methodist Episcopal Church
MallaHeu
Newton
Upham Memorial M. E
Boston Round Trip Tickets On Sale Early March
Round trip tickets go on sale March 1 to 4 with return valid until March 8 from Boston via Fall River line at 10.75 dollars and via all rail at 13.40 dollars. Low rates available from all New England points. Apply at nearest ticket agent or Joseph P. Taggart N E P A 360 Washington Street Boston.
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Boston
Fall River Line
New England
Joseph P. Taggart
Washington Street
Seaboard Air Line Announces Florida Service
Seaboard Air Line offers three through Pullman trains daily to Florida resorts with dining cars. Parlor and sleeping cars run to Pinehurst Orlando and Tampa. The Seaboard Florida Limited provides nonstop New York to St Augustine service with din ing cars. For details request booklets from Charles L. Longsdorf at 360 Washington Street Boston.
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Seaboard Air Linery
Florida
Pullman
Pinehurst
Orlando
Tampa
Fla
Seaboard Florida Limited
New York
St. Augustine
Charles L. Longsdorf
N. E
Emmet Celebration Planned in Boston by Clan na Gael
The Emmet celebration will be held at the Majestic Theatre next Sunday evening under the Clan na Gael in Boston. Tickets are in strong demand and Chicago orator Hon. John T. Keating will arrive Sunday night. A reception at Clan na Gael Hall follows at 1 PM with a banquet at Hotel Essex at 5 PM. John F. Fitzgerald to preside.
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Clanna Gael
Boston
Clan-na-Gael
Silver Streets
John T. Keating
Chicago
Erning
John J. Teevens
Matthew Cummings
Patrick A. Foley
Essex
Clanna-Gael
John F. Fitzgerald
President Harper stirs pastors over church ranking
Boston clergy debate Chicago University president's claim that churchly training no longer ranks with law and medicine. Rev. S. H. Spencer reports concern over declining numbers entering ministry and worries over the lure of material success.
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Greater Boston
Harper
Chicago University
Colored Catholics Reunion Tonight in Boston Hall
The third grand reunion of the colored Catholics of Boston is set for this evening at Catholic Union Hall on Washington Street. Organizers include Frank L. Mitchell Miss Agnes A Queen Robert L White Gray J Fortune William M Gaskin Peter England Francis Thomas and William M Osborne. A musical program will precede dancing.
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Boston
Catholic Union Hall
Washington Street
Frank L. Mitchell
Agnes A. Queen
Robert L. White
Gray J. Fortune
William M. Gaskin
Peter England
Francis Thomas
William M. Osborne
U S Ministers Farewell to Alfonso in Madrid
In Madrid on February 26 American Minister Arthur S. Hardy bid King Alfonso farewell before departing for St. Petersburg.
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Alfonso
Madrid
Arthur S. Hardy
St. Petersburg
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