Dress Reform Sparks Debate Among Boston Women Workers
The piece records a heated public discussion on street fashion and hygiene. Physicians denounce long street sweeping skirts as unhealthy and impractical for working women, while others defend personal choice and the influence of fashion on all classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Bu
Elliot
Marlbo
Dro Lewis
Lexington
Mary Livermore
Arthur Bradley
Stree
Arthur
Unrest at Boston Police Relief Meeting Over $100 Gift
The Boston Police Relief Association faces a row at its annual meeting next Monday due to a $100 gift from Moses Iman & Son given after last fall’s fire. Funds were split among five Station 1 policemen, bypassing the usual $20 initiation fee, sparking clashes with the old board. Four opposition tickets contest next year’s board, led by captains and sergeants from multiple stations, signaling a potential serious rupture in the group.
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Boston Police Relief Association
Moses Iman & Son
James E. Pendergast
William J. Sheehan
Thomas Ryan
M.D. Mann
Roell G. Davis
R. K. Brown
John Middleton
Erdix
Ring
Walker
Curran
W. F. Pa Cy
Hunt
Sereant Egan
Inesivision
Stevenson
Marston
Libby
Sheehan
Sta
Boston Commerce Totals for 1891 and 1890
Boston customs records show 1891 imports totaling 66 064 601 dollars with domestic ports at 31 000 090 and other duties 431 147. Year 1890 imports reached 72 153 318 with duties 347 514. Export data and vessel activity show 2239 ales in 1891 versus 2264 in 1890 and 2207 clearances against 2392 in 1890.
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Boston
Boston Custom House
Fuien
Dr M C Golde Specialist in Hearts Lungs at Temple Place
Dr M C Golde, specialist in diseases of the heart lungs and related conditions, announces office hours at Altoland 2 to 6, rooms 43 and over elevator No 7 Temple Place. Take care to consult for heart and lung health.
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Tvarg Altoland
Fyevator
Temple Place
Princeton Player Warren Missing After Washington Trip
Ralph Warren, Princeton football player, disappeared from Washington on Wednesday morning. Police and his uncle William A. Torrey from New York search Rockville Road and the Zoological Park. Warren suffered an injury this season believed to affect his mind. Warren returned to New York City later that day, appearing tired and unapproachable.
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Washington, D. C
Ralph Warren
Princeton
Washington
William A. Torrey
New York
Warren
Rockville
Zoological Park
Ralph H. Warren
Inauguration of Governor Roswell P Flower in Albany
Governor Roswell P Flower’s inauguration took place at noon in the Assembly Chamber. The Capitol was richly decorated and military units escorted the governor elect to the Capitol. Flower and Hill exchanged brief remarks after the oath, with no political significance noted.
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Albany
N. Y
Roswell P. Flower
Mr. Flower
Governor Hill
Assembly Chamber
Flower
Rice
Maniac Firearm Incident Intervenes at Brooklyn Lawyer Home
A Brooklyn lawyer, John Roesch, wrestles with a intruder who burst into his hall and fired a shot missing the target. The assailant, Charles A. Doerner, a special officer, was overpowered by Roesch and his son and handed to police. Separately, a man threatened to dynamite the Fifth Avenue Hotel and Hoffman House before being ejected.
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New York
Jan. i
John Roesch
Brooklyn
Roesch
Charles A. Doerner
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Hoffman House
Arbitration Begins in Narragansett Mill Strike
Fort River January 1 The State Board of Arbitration did not settle the Narragansett mill strike today but arranged interviews with both sides. After a lengthy session at the Mellen House the members agreed to meet again at 4 o clock, with pull authorities and the workers' representatives, indicating a settlement may be near.
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Fort River
State Board of Arbitration
Narragansett
Mellen
Nevada’s ship Nevada hits heavy seas. captain injured
New York Jan 1 A Christmas day gale battered the Guion line steamship Nevada The bridge was smashed and Captain Cushing was hurled to the deck injuring his leg He is confined to the ship with injuries not specified more details of the voyage remain unclear
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New York
Guion Line
Nevada
Cushing
Mill stock market strong as prices keep rising
Faux River, Jan. 1. The mill stock market remained firm though weekly volume fell short of the prior week. Prices continue to advance with clear prospects for further rises, according to quotations from G. M. Haffords & Co.
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Faux River
G. M. Haffords & Co
Embezzled the Officers Pay at Tewksbury Almshouse
Charles B. Marsh a long time confidential clerk at the State Almshouse in Tewksbury is accused of embezzling 500 from officer pay. Superintendent Howard filed the complaint and a warrant issued though Marsh remains at large. his property is attached. Marsh who earned 1500 yearly lived beyond means and allegedly caused officers to sign payrolls and delay their own pay while diverting funds. It is believed he and his wife fled to Chicago.
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Charles B. Marsh
Tewksbury
Howard
Marsh
Chicago
Avon woman arraigned in Avon man killing case
Annie M. Makepeace of Avon was arraigned in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Sherman on a charge of shooting and killing her husband Clarence. The bullet reportedly passed through a door panel. Makepeace was wounded September 25 and died September 28. She was remanded to county jail without bail.
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Depuam
Superior Criminal Court
Sherman
Annie M. Makepeace
Avon
Clarence
Lagrippe and starvation claim elderly woman in New Haven
Miss Catherine Berry aged woman was found dead in her Myrtle Street room. Authorities say lagrippe caused death and note severe deprivation. A bank book showed about 1800 dollars in a local savings bank, with a large amount of cash on her person.
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Lagrippe
New Haven
Conn
Catherine Berry
Myrtle Street
Fat man dies of la grippe in Cincinnati exhibit
John Dietl, a Baltimore native and butcher famed for weighing over 763 pounds, died this morning in Cincinnati after contracting la grippe. He was married recently to a 598-pound wife, in a ceremony on November 18.
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LA Grippe
Cincinnari
John Dietl
Baltimore
Gauntlet Club members meet at Dartmouth event dinner
Thirty two members of the Gauntlet Club of Dartmouth Co Hotel Thorndike gathered for a dinner last evening. Attendees discussed past present and future activities and honored Casque and graduates.
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Dartmouth Co
Thorndike
Ie Casque
Carnival costumes dazzle at Winslow's Rink
A carnival night at Winslow's Rink features diverse costumes as Marge Small and others win prizes. Winners include Madge Small as a lawn tennis girl, Lily Irving as a Spanish bride, W J Leckie as Silver Night, Charles Ennis as Zulu ballet girl, and Frank Nagle in a paper dress. Spectators vote after a lively grand march led by Henry Dixey.
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Winslow’s
Injs
Duke of Buckingham
Sweden
Fapress
Russia
Movng
Josh
Wanamaker
Ron
Henry Dixey
Madge Small
Dre
Irving
W. J. Leckie
Wits
Charles Ennis
Boston Daily
Frank Nagle
Autopsy Confirms Wounds Caused Gallagher's Death
John H. Gallagher died from injuries received at the Howard street barroom. Medical Examiner Draper stated Gallagher succumbed to wounds. police seek Stedman, last seen two years ago, former inside ticket taker at Austin & Stone's Dime Museum. Described as five feet nine, 155 pounds, smooth face, dark complexion. He wore a light brown suit, dark overcoat, and a black derby hat.
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John H. Gallagher
City Hospital
Draper
Gallagher
Howard Street
J. Draper
Stedman
Austin & Stone’s Dime Museum
Maritime arrivals list from New York to Charlottetown
A long list of ships and their origins and arrival dates in late December and early January. The items include Gardis from Car diff Praye Point Assyria from New k Prudentia from Philadelp s Glenogle from Ai Meaire Bracadaile Tom A 2 Frutera from Nor folk colona Oranje Prince from Philadelphia Gircassian Princerom Philadelphia Ashford from Galveston Bona Vista from Charlottawn Jesse from Baltimore Manitoban from Philadelphia Mongolian from Baltindors Orleany Saltram from New ack pool Pascal from New At Poland Volturno from New.
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New York
Trav.Cremen
Gardis
Cardiff
Prayle Point
Ster
New Orlans
Gibraltar
Pon
Eou
New Orleans
Assyria
New K
Beach
Head
British Crown
Boston
Dungepress
Qeestemunde
Malta
Jav
Glenogle
Isle of Wight
Jen
le Campina
Prudentia
Philadelphi
D van
Mer Hill
Philadelphs
Glendevon
Ai ‘Meaire
Bracadaile
Frutera
Norfolk
Colona
Roon
Des
Gircassian Princerom
Philadelphia
Raden
Oranje Prince
I Iburg
Vectia
Baltimore
Ha ®E
Ashford
Galveston
Stepness
Bona Vista
Charlottawn
Have
Jesse
Glatow
Manitoban
Philadelphiia
Litrpool
Mongolian
Baltindors
Orleany
Shaness
Saltram
Newackinpool
Pascal
New
Poland
Volturno
Massachusetts Yacht Club Holds Twenty Third Annual Meeting
The Massachusetts Yacht Club met in its winter quarters at 15 Hayward Place. Reports were read by the treasurer and secretary, with plans to hold the annual dinner on February 20 and committee formation to follow. Officers elected include Commodore John C. Soley, vice Commodore Bayard Thayer, rear Commodore Edwin P. Boggs, secretary William B. McClellan, treasurer Arthur L. Jacobs, measurer William E. Waterhouse, assistant measurer Charles H. Dodd, and a roster of directors and committee heads.
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Massachusetts Yacht Club
Hayward Place
John C. Soley
Bayard Thayer
Edwin P. Boggs
William B. McClellan
Arthur L. Jacobs
William E
William B. Everett
Frederick Gray
William T. Lambert
John Dearborn
W. A. Underwood
House Committee
Francis Gray
Payson Lowell
William 8. Crosby
Edward R. Wise
Louis M. Clark
Janitor arraigned for obstructing mail at 184 Commonwealth Ave
John D. Whiston, long employed as janitor at 184 Commonwealth Avenue, appeared before Commissioner Hallett charged with obstructing mail. He allegedly failed to deliver three letters and two postal cards on December 23 and is accused of secreted, embezzled, or destroyed one card. Several witnesses testified and the case was continued to Wednesday.
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John D. Whiston
No. 184
Commonwealth Avenue
Hallett
Whiston
Police inspector Knox praised for Christmas crime efforts
A purse of 200 dollars was presented to Police Inspector Joe Knox by W S Butler and Co Jordan Marsh and Co R H White and Co and other firms in appreciation of his services during the Christmas holidays. The inspector arrested numerous pickpockets shoplifters and petty thieves and prevented scores of others from plying their trade.
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Joe’ Knox
W. S. Butler & Co
Jordan, Marsh & Co
R. H. White & Co
Merchants Grant $200 Present to Inspector Knox
The dry goods district merchants presented Inspector Joe Knox with two hundred dollars for his services over the past year. The presentation was made by William S. Butler with the permission of the Board of Police.
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Joe’ Knox
William 5. Butler
Board of Police
Funeral arrangements for East Boston firefighter Thayer
The funeral for Joseph E. Thayer, a veteran member of the protective department who died in a East Boston fire Thursday night, will be held from his home at 36 Paris Street East Boston on Sunday at 1 30 in the afternoon observed by the family and department.
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Joseph E. Thayer
The
Protective Department
East Boston
Paris Street
Robinson Chase Wedding in Somerville
At Somerville on December 31, the ceremony united Albert C. Robinson and Ivaloo Chase with Rev. George W. Durell performing the nuptials.
Obituary notices from Bancroft Davis Bowditch framingham
In Bancroft city Abby W widow of Haskell Bancroft aged 66 funeral in Reading Massachusetts Monday January 4 at 1 30 am Annie W daughter of the late J Amory Davis notice of further details later Ebenezer Francis Bowditch Framingham aged 50 funeral Saturday January 2 at 12 80 pm Unitarian Church Framingham urnial private train leaves B A station at 10 55 friends requested not to send flowers
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Unitarian Church
Framingham
Urial
B. & A. Station
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