Aldermen’s Investigation Costs Run High for City
After fifty seven public meetings investigating city institutions, the Aldermanic Board estimates the total municipal cost at ten to fifteen thousand dollars. Lawyers for principals and the press of testimony push the bill beyond eight thousand for Rockwell and Churchill, with over a million words printed across 3500 pages. The stenographers, paid by the word, work long hours as printing nears completion. A special Aldermen meeting is planned to present the committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldermanic Board
Curtis
Reed
Proctor
Alice Lincoln
Brandeis
Riley
Dr. Newell
Rockwell & Churchill
Harn
Harnden
Disaster at Sea: Loss of the Levi Hart in Penobscot Bay
George N. Seifert reports a schooner named Levi Hart, 387 tons net, foundered after a northeast gale on December 26 in Penobscot Bay. The crew, including Captain Tapley and two sailors, narrowly escaped to Islesboro after the hull shattered on Colt Head Ledge. Built in 1878 at St. George Maine, the ship changed hands to Pendleton Bros. of Islesboro for 4200 dollars, having previously carried hard pine lumber to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Seifert
Aevi
Penobscot Bay
Mate Seifert
Boston
Mt. Desert
Philadelphia
Tapley
Colt Head Ledge
Islesboro
Levi Hart
St. George
P. J. Ellicott & Co
James Bliss & Co
Pendleton Bros
Pendletons
Hart
Henry W Swift Begins Duties as U S Marshal in City
Henry W Swift took office yesterday as a United States marshal with chief deputy Nathaniel G Robinson. The oath was administered by Judge Nelson in the courtroom. Swift reappointed deputies Me and Raddin. Mr Doherty formed a law partnership with General Maine and they will run offices here focusing on internal revenue cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Swift
Shal Swift
Nathaniel G. Robinson
Nelson
Marift
Raddin
Doherty
General Maine
Administration Attacked as Labor-AFL Council Meeting
New executive council of the American Federation of Labor convened in New York with John McBride elected president. Burns and Holmes visited, McBride condemned the administration as hostile to labor, and denied any immediate stance on political matters while signaling possible future union efforts and a presidential bid.
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Federation Council
Burns
New York
American Federation of Labor
John McBride
P. J. McGuire
James Dalton
Rhody Kenahan
Thomas Elderkin
A. McCraith
Johnb. Lennon
Boston
McBride
Federation
Executive Council
Democratic Party
Eugene Debs
Gitana Yacht Fits Out for Winter Cruise at Boston Port
The Boston schooner Gitana is hauled to Fiske's wharf for winter rigging with smaller spars. Built in 1882 at East Boston for $60,000, she is 102 feet long, 20 feet beam, 11 feet draft, and 94 tons net. Owned by the Weld estate and sold to P W Clement of Rutland Vermont, she is now under Captain B A Higgins with former master Ned Sherlock aboard the Yanpa in East Boston ready for a Mediterranean cruise.
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Gunson
Mystic Wharf
Glasgow
Portland
Alabama
John Fawcett
Columbia
Edward D. Ayres
Lewis Wharf
W. S. Doane
Bridgeton
N. Jd
Monmouth Street
Boston
Samuel Ayres
Provincetown
Gracie H. Benson
Reading
Leighton’s Wharf
Emery Leighton
David H. Smith
D. H. Smith
W. D. Duncan
Ernest
National Dock
Miranda
Gloucester
Provincetown Harbor
Boston Towboat Company
Kate Jones
Henderson
Landsman
Gitana
Fiske
Marble Wharf
Commercial Street
Lawley
South
Mohican
Ambassadress
Dennis J. Lawlor
W. F. Weld
P. W. Clement
Rutland
B. A. Higgins
Ned Sherlock
South Boston
New York
Mediterranean
Butler
America
Sol
Lincoln Republican Club Banquet At Central Falls Hall
In Pawtucket on Thursday evening the Lincoln Republican Association of Central Falls holds a banquet and reception in two large connected halls with 80 covers. Guests include Thomas B. Reed and Nelson Aldrich. Millionaire Conant hosts an informal reception at his mansion, with Reed as his guest for the night before returning to New York Friday morning.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Lincoln Republican Association
Central Falls
Thomas B. Reed
Nelson Aldrich
Conant
Mr. Reed
Brigh ton and Allston Told of Hampden Ice Cream Ad
Citizens of Brigh ton and Allston are urged to note an advertisement from the celebrated Hampden Ice Cream Company.
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Brighton and
Allston
Hampden Ice Cream Company
Independent Oil Dealers challenge Standard Oil over pricing
The Independent Oil Association of New England issues a circular challenging Standard Oil to disprove claims that its wholesale oil price is 7.34 cents per pint and wholesale to dealers is 1.4 cents per gallon. The group accuses R Dreyer of selling below cost to crush independent dealers and asks readers to question abusive pricing and favoritism toward Standard Oil. John A Royall comments that Standard Oil repudiates Dreyer’s methods, while Mr Royall’s postscript praises Davis Menthol Cough Drops.
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Standard Oil Company
Independent Oil Association
Standard Oil Trust
R. Dreyer
New England
Ratt
Standar Oil Company
Mrandara Oil Company
OIL Dealers’ Association OF New England
John A. Royall
New England Independent Oil Company
C. K. Drury
Independent of
Drury
Dreyer
Shafting Ha on General Mach
The American Tool and Machine Co at 84 Kingston Street Boston reports shafting hardware issues on general machine work. Local shop details indicate production adjustments and potential deadline impacts for orders.
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THE
American Tool and Machine CO
Kingston St
Boston
Drunkenness Alleged Charges Against Officer Swan
Police officer Swan of Station 15 faces charges from Superintendent Eldridge and Deputy Superintendent Pierce for untruthfulness absence from the city without leave and neglect of duty. Allegations include purchasing intoxicating liquor on Broad street and visiting Beachmont without permission. Swan denied the alleged liquor purchase and Broad street presence when questioned. He delayed reporting to headquarters until 9:30 after being ordered at 9. The hearing before the board is set for next Tuesday at 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Station 15
Eldridge
Pierce
Broad Street
Beachmont
Rourke
Supreme Judicial Court upholds ban on preaching on Boston Common
The court overruled Rev. W. F. Davis exceptions after his June 10 address on the Common without a permit. It held that state power to regulate public spaces justifies the Boston ordinance, rejecting claims it targets gospel preaching. The decision affirms public grounds regulation and denies special protection for on-street or park speech without permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
W. F. Davis
Boston Common
Boston
Charity Ball in East Boston Aids Local Ladies Union
Tickets sold for annual charity party of the Ladies Catholic Union of East Boston at Lyceum Hall this evening. Special streetcar service arranged. Union officers include President Mrs. Thomas F. Doherty and Vice President Mrs. T. F. Delehanty with several secretaries and the treasurer lining up duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Catholic Union of East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Thomas F. Doherty
T. F. Delehanty
Mabel F. Brennan
Margaret Hickey
Kittie Lally
Grand Opera Season Plans Announced at Mechanics Building
John B Schoeffel outlined the two week grand opera season to begin February 25 at Mechanics Building. A chorus of 100 will perform with 40 Americans and the rest Italians, backed by a Metropolitan orchestra of 67. New works include Falstaff Samson Elaine Manon Regoletto Otello and Don Giovanni with stronger company featuring Tomagno Maurel Sybil Sanderson slated for a New York debut in Manon after sailing from England last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Schoeffel
Mechanics’ Building
Falstaff
Samson
Elaine
Manon
Lillian Russell Denies Reunion With Perugini
Lillian Russell denies a report that she and her husband Signor Perugini reconciled and will be friends again. She says the story is entirely false and caused serious annoyance during a supper with friends at the Vendome.
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Lillian Russell
Signor Perugini
Miss Russell
the Vendome
The Shuman Mercantile Diary Offered by A Shuman Co
A Handy Book 10 Hav by Messrs. A Shuman & Co introduces The Shuman Mercantile Diary. The volume features fifty pages of reference material, a diary section with ample writing space, and another fifty pages ruled for cash accounts. It is cloth bound, interleaved with blotting paper, and designed as a practical desk ornament for business men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. Shuman & Co
Shuman Mercantile Diary
Weston sale tickets at Boston & Albany ticket office
Tickets for all points in the Weston sale are available at the Boston and Albany City Ticket Office located at 266 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany City
Washington Street
Great Quadruple Sale at 91 Summer St draws buyers
City shoppers flock to the Ankee at 91 Summer Street for the Great Quadruple Sale. Heavy coats and Ulsters are offered at low prices with reduced Christmas stock. Special suit department attractions entice New Year shoppers with serviceable winter ready outfits.
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Carr
Eagle
Yank Mfg. Co
Summer St
Remai
Saturda
Ankee
Codfish Portrait Moves to New Hall Debate Starts Today
Senator Sylvanus Smith of Gloucester, leading fisherie and game, plans a General Court resolve to move the old codfish to the new House of Representatives hall. Ex-Governor Brackett and Edward J. Flynn voice strong support, calling the codfish a sacred emblem of Massachusetts industry and a cherished heirloom of the state’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus Smith
Gloucester
North Shore
House of Representatives
J. Q. A. Brackett
Brackett
Post
Ne Hall
House of Representative
Massachusetts
Old State House
Beace Hill
Edward J. Flynn
Gloucester Stands by Codfish in New House Debate
Gloucester from January 1 reports strong local pride over preserving its codfish symbol in the new Massachusetts House. Key figures including Senator Sylvanus Smith and Mayor Cook urge keeping the gilded cod as a longstanding tribute to Gloucester’s fishing industry and Revolutionary War services.
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Gloucester
America
Sylvanus Smith
Cook
Massachusetts
Old State House
Plymout Rock
Dorchester Fishing Company
Charles Brown
Sylvester Cunningham
Board of Trade
James S. Tarr
Essex County
Plymouth
George Steele
H Son
James Steele
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Earl
London
Earl of Buckinghamshire
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ST. Petersburg
Jan
Ayer
West End
Maschusetts
Peace and Unity Club
Ozar
William Hubert Jackn
Company L
Sixth Infantry
Oston
Hamilton Fish
Albany
N. Y
Assembly
Mr. Malloy
Ainsworth
DE Giers
Petersburg
Messrs. Idan, Marsh & Co
Fim
Yankee
GEO. A. Plummer & CO
Washington ST
Astrachan
Wightman & CO
Cashmere Inverness Mackintosh
Mackintosh
M’bride
MR. Debs
Holmes
Mediterranean Sea
Clement
Slocum
N. T. Cole
Boston Fruit Company
St Brookline
Long
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Anderson
Brookline
Clara Goodwin
Wyman
Port Tampa
Fla
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