Pension List Publication Sparks Veteran Support
Officers in the veterans association back Colonel Pope’s call to publish the pension list with each man’s reasons for money. They argue publication would honor the list and help root out pension fraud while preserving aid for true defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Pope
Beacon Society
Veterans’ Association
Pope
Robert P. Colney
Longwood Avenue
Colney
Twelfth Massachusetts
Record of 2400 New Members at First Church of Christ Boston
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston reports nearly 2400 new members yesterday, boosting total membership above 10,000. Marie Baker Eddy sent a commemorative letter. services led by Judge S. J. Hanna with Mrs Gragg. attendees from Chill Italy England and various U S states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Boston
First Church of Christ
Norway
Falmouth
Marie Baker Eddy
S. J. Hanna
Hanna
Kand
Christ
Jesus
Concord
N. H
Gath
St. Paul
Mary Baker Eddy
Calls to publish names of pensioners spark debate in Massachusetts
Adjutant-General Moore advocates publishing the pension rolls to expose fraud and limit abuses especially by younger widows seeking retirements. Pension agents H B Lovering and J S Parsons warn of litigation and misperceptions, while George Fred Williams argues publication would increase names and applications, not curb fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Massachusetts Grand Army
Department
H. B. Lovering
Parsons
Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
Death watch at Greenfield jail awaiting fate of John O Neil
Springfield Jan 2 The death watch is set over John O Neil in Franklin County Jail Greenfield and will be kept night and day until he is led to the gallows on the 7th or reprieved after Governor Wolcott hears Professor Woodbridge's case Wednesday O Neil says he is glad to have someone near him even if it is the death guard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
John O’neil
Franklin County
Greenfield
Professor Woodbridge
Wolcott
O'Neil
May float the Frank at Hampton Beach
The stranded schooner Frank at Hampton Beach was visited by owners J. B. Norton & Co. of York Mo. who decided to attempt to float her tomorrow. The ship lies half-way up the beach and a channel must be dug to deep water at low tide before a tug can pull her through at high tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
Frank
Hampton Beach
J. B. Norton & Co
York
Fire destroys Burbank block in Pittsfield losses reach 75000
Fire struck the rear of the south third story of the Burbank block in Pittsfield around 8 PM causing about 75000 in damages. The six stores including Cooley Pierson Mills Gregory Enright Beahan suffered extensive losses with several insured amounts noted. the block is unlikely to be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Burbank
William Cooley
Pierson Hardware Company
A. A. Mills
H. L. Gregory
Enright Bros
Thomas Beahan
Four Sudden Deaths in St. Louis Prominent Men Pass Away
Four prominent St. Louis men died today: Emile A. Decker a realtor and G A R figure. Charles S. Any szan attorney. Dr. James Backett a leading physician. and Dr. Fred Boepe an 85 year old German physician who practiced for fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Emile A. Decker
Charles S. ‘Anysiz
James Backettt
Fred Boepe
Ice Carnival Draws Thousands to Franklin Field and Parks
The day drew crowds across Franklin Field, the Public Garden, and Jamaica Pond with as many as ten thousand skaters on the field and about two thousand at the ponds. Rinks were crowded, ice rough in spots, and skaters praised the weather while calling for another freezing spell to improve the surface. Oscar Terry and others displayed fancy figure work, while Jamaica Pond posted warnings and East Boston hosted thousands at Wood Island Park with warm rooms and electric lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Franklin Field
Oscar Terry
J. A. Tower
Alexander Thompson
B. Weisman
Samuel Wells
Jamaica Pond
Wood Island Park
Boston
Professor Walsh
Warmer Today As Cold Wave Recedes Across Regions
Weather Bureau notes the lengthy cold spell eases with rising temperatures across cities. Record lows included Quebec at 2 below, Boston 9 above the next morning, and highs reaching the 50s in Florida while slate of misery shifts eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Boston
Portland
Eastport
Albany
N. Y
Jacksonville
Tampa
Pensacola
Fla
New Orleans
Key West
Quebec
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Denver
North Platte
Boston Weather Bureau
Knife attack shatters West End man’s throat
Joseph Carpotone a 37 year old Italian immigrant lies near death at Massachusetts General Hospital after an enraged fellow countryman Salvadore Rossetta cut him with a razor during a dispute at 20 Minot street. Police BOSTON Mass. report Rossetta 25 tall 6 feet 7 inches slender with brown mustache is at large. Police warn Rossetta may be hiding in North or West End districts as manhunt continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Massachusetts General Hospital
Joseph Carpotone
Sheafe Street
Salvadore Rossetta
Italy
Joseph Levago
Minot Street
Levago
Carpotone
Rossetta
Joe” Catula
Hanover Street
Manhole Covers Blown Up At Junction Of Three Streets
Three manhole covers at Eliot Kneeland and Washington streets were sent thirty feet into the air at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon by a gas explosion. No injuries reported. Damage repaired by Western Union Telegraph Fire Alarm and Low Tension crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot, Kneeland
Washington Streets
Western Union Telegraph
Yaffe Stone Wedding at Puritan Hall
Miss Celia Stone and Mr Isaac Yaffe wed in a Puritan Hall ceremony conducted by Rabbi Moses H. Margolis. The bride’s brother Wolfe Stone served as best man with Rose Stone Dinah Baltimore Annie Fox and Bessie Cohen as bridesmaids. The couple will live in the West End after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Hall
Celia Stone
Bennett Stone
Isaac Yaffe
Moses H. Margolis
Samuel Davidson
Wolfe Stone
Rose Stone
Dinah Baltimore
Annie Fox
Bessie Cohen
Samuel Freeman
Oscar Solomon
D. W. Rosenthal
M. Cohen
Mrs. Yaffe
West End
Artist Fraser Dead Prominent New York Painter
John A. Fraser of the Royal Canadian Academy and R. Co. A. who aided its founding with the Marquis of Lorne died at 59 from Brights disease in New York. A London native, he exhibited seven canvasses at the Columbian Exposition and earned a first prize medal. Noted works include Ingham Moor House The Heart of Scotland and The Haunt of the Muskrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John A. Fraser
R. Co. A
Bright
Mr. Fraser
London
England
Ingham Moor House
Scotland
Missing Milton chocolate maker Lewis C Hopkins
Lewis C Hopkins, a chocolate maker at Walter Baker Chocolate Works in Milton and resident of 15 Morton Street Dorchester Lower Mills, was reported missing to police early today after being gone several days. Two young men notified headquarters and police stations citywide will be alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis C. Hopkins
Walter Baker Chocolate Works
Milton
Morton Street
Dorchester Lower Mills
Mr. Hopkins
Tontine Hotel Burns in Brunswick Fire Ravages Building
A fire gutted the Tontine Hotel in Brunswick Maine this afternoon starting in the rear. Firefighters contained the blaze. water damage was heavy and total loss estimated at $5000, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Tontine
Mayor Elect to Be Inaugurated in City Assembly
The article outlines the inaugural ceremonies for the new mayor with Alderman elect Presho presiding, and a procession including City Messenger Leary, Mayor Quincy, Chief Justice Field, Sheriff O'Brien, Bishop Lawrence, Governor Walcott, and ex Mayors. It covers oath, swearing in of aldermen and council, and early organizational steps for the two city branches. It notes expected leadership in the Aldermanic and Common Council bodies, with Conry likely chairman and Connolly likely president on first ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nounce
Presho
Bigelow
Leary
Quincy
Field
Massachusetts Supreme Court
O’brien
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
Walcott
The
Supreme Court
Board of Aldermen
Lawrence
Common Council
City Messenger
Joseph A. Conry
Chamber
Perlie A. Dyar
Timothy L. Connolly
Galvin
Joseph O’kane
Edward J. Leary
John F. Dever
Manhattan Club Elects Longstanding Officers
At a Sunday meeting the Manhattan Club elected Representative Mackey as president for the sixth term. J. T. Hogan was named vice-president, Jeremiah F. Sullivan secretary, Jeremiah J. OConnell treasurer, and William Smith sergeant-at-arms. Board directors include George Prince M. F. Fitzgerald Charles J. Dowd Timothy H. Sullivan and Daniel A. Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Club
Representative Mackey
J. T. Hogan
Jeremiah F. Sullivan
Jeremiah J. O’connell
William Smith
George Prince
M. F. Fitzgerald
Charles J. Dowd
Timothy H. Sullivan
Daniel A. Barry
Earthquake Shakes Exeter and Nearby Towns in Early Morning
Vibrations were felt across Exeter New Hampshire at 5 o clock with a noise like a distant explosion lasting a few seconds and tremors continuing longer. Reports also came from New Market and Eppin noting shaken houses and rattled windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
New Market
Eppin
Quincy Club Elects Officers in Seventh Annual Vote
The Quincy Democratic Club of Wards 7 and 10 held its seventh annual election in Anderson Hall. John H. Griffin was unanimously elected president with Simon Pelham as vice president and Michael Teahan as recording secretary. Eugene Sullivan became financial secretary, Michael O Connor treasurer, and Maurice Breen sentinel. Griffin received a life size portrait at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Democratic Club
Anderson Hall
Pleasant Street
John H. Griffin
Simon Pelham
Michael Teahan
Eugene Sullivan
Michael O'Connor
Maurice Breen
Sentinel
Griffin
Fourteen Chinamen Arrested at Oxford Place
Fourteen Chinese men were arrested late last night at No 6 Oxford Place for being present where gaming implements were found. All were released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Place
Ye Green Dragon Club Opens at 213 Hanover Street
The Ye Green Dragon Club held its opening yesterday at its rooms 213 Hanover street with many North End social clubs visiting. In the evening officers were elected for six months: George J. Murray president Charles Keenan vice president Louis Astrella treasurer Alfonso Bruno recording secretary John Jones financial secretary Albert H. Payett sergeant-at-arms and a board of directors including Lt. Casale D. Gazala and A. H. Payett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ye Green Dragon Club
Hanover Street
North End
George J. Murray
Charles Keenan
Louis Astrella
Alphonso Bruno
John Jones
Albert H. Payett
Lt. Casale
D. Gazala
A. H. Payett
Man charged with starving horse in Albany stable
John C. McAuliffe, 41, of 45 Compton Street, was arrested by Station 4 officers and charged with cruelty to a horse after authorities say Mannie was neglected for several days at a stable on Randolph and Albany streets starting around December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. McAuliffe
Compton Street
Station 4
Randolph
Albany Streets
Mannie
Eae
Bryant Funeral Notice at Charlestown Residence
John Bryant aged 57 years 5 months 24 days dies in Charlestown. Funeral from his late residence 170 Bunker Hill Street Monday at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Charlestown
John Bryant
Bunker Hill Street
Boston Tax Lists 1897 Annual Assessor Report
The 1897 Boston assessors report shows a total tax levy of 13 488 548.87 on property valued over 1 billion dollars with a rate of 13 per 1000. Real estate totals 803 860 550 and personal 208 696 706. the city rate includes 2.37 for school expenditures. The Boston & Albany railroad tops taxpayers at 141 644.10. sixteen taxpayers pay over 40 000 each totaling 1 178 399.46, with heirs of Fred L. Ames and Joshua M. Sears among them. The list names trustees, estates, and several corporations contributing large sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad
Fred L. Ames
Joshua M. Sears
William S. Dexter
Charles A. Cotting
William Minot
Robert Codman
Frederic L. Ames
Eben D. Jordan
State Street Exchange
C. A. Cotting
Frank W. Andrews
William B. Bacon
Charles P. Bowditch
Peter B. Brigham
James B. Case
Charles E. Cotting
Frothingham
William H. Hill
John C. Phillips
Joseph Sawyer
Quincy A. Shaw
Nathaniel Thayer
Charles F. Adams
Adams Real Estate Trust
Gordon Dexter
Nathaniel H. Emmons
John C. Haynes
Gi. B
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Kidder, Peabody & Co
David Kimball
Amory A. Lawrence
Samuel C. Lawrence
Joshua Lovell
Frederick R. Sears
Horace G. Allen
Edward Austin
Lucius Beebe & Sons
I H. A Jr
Houghton & Frank Howland
Jewett Lu ™Any
B. F. Keith
Charles F. Kittredge
Mary HL
Abbott Lawrence
John H. Lee
John H. Lee & Co
Alfred Bowditch
John T. Bradlee
Samuel B. Capen
Helen W
Herbert S. Carruth
Benjamin C. Clark
Timothy L. Connolly
T. Bradlee
James J. Costello
George A. Crocker
George Curtis
P. J. Daly
Benjamin Dean Heirs
F. Gordon Dexter
Micah Dyer, Jr
Arthur T. Estabrook
Michael F. McGettrick
Patrick Meehan
George von L. Meyer
Godfrey Morse
Eec
Leopold Morse & Co
Henry F. Ken
Owen Nawn
Richard Olney
Robert Treat’ Paine
Laban Pratt
F. C. Prince
William G
Josiah Quincy Et al
William Read & Sons
Thomas Riley
Peeest’ Calm
English heir Davenport inherits Danverscourt estate
Clarence Danvers Davenport of Portland received a cablegram announcing the death of his uncle Sir Richard Danvers of Danverscourt Lincolnshire England and his succession to the estate and title. American agents funded the trip home and Davenport has left to claim his inheritance after wandering through Chicago and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Clarence Danvers Davenport
Sir Richard Danvers
Danverscourt
Lincolnshire
England
Davenport
Chicago
San Francisco
Two Stated Abstinence Societies Plan Boston Convention Parade
Two meetings by St Stephen's and St James's Total Abstinence societies organized for the National Convention of the Total Abstinence Union of America to be held in Boston in August. Committees were appointed to recruit members and parade participants and to contribute to convention expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Total Abstinence Society
St. James's Total Abstinence Society
Total Abstinen Union of America
Boston
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Colonel Colney
Major Brigham
William Brigham
Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers
Brigham
Victoria Hotel
Colonel Pope
Sherman
Sheridan
Gant
A& Man
United States
Christian Science Church
Adjutant-General
Philadelphia
DEATH
Wood
Washington Street
Yaffe
Stone
Fraser Dead
Tontine Hotel
Castoria
Quincy Club
W. A. Bowen
Dudley Street
J. M. Sears
Boston & Albany
Tramp Baronet
Clarence D. Davenport
Father Mathew Convention
B. F, Larrabee & CO
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