Boston Council Approves Resolutions Against Atwood
The Common Council unanimously passed two resolutions urging the Mayor to act against Harrison H. Atwood, city architect, and to pursue investigation into alleged improper dealings in the city architect's department during Atwood's tenure. One resolution requested the Mayor to sever employment ties with Atwood if needed. the second urged publication of court evidence to aid pursuit of contractors and others involved in unlawful transactions.
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Common Council
Harrison H. Atwood
Atwood
George A. Crocker
Ward 11
John J. Mahoney
Ward 15
Crocker
Boston
Ward 9
Fire Department
Mahoney
City Council
Commonwealth
Peabody
City Architect’s Department
Peabody Vs. Atwood
Congress
House of Repusentatives
Senate
Weather Forward: Northeast States Expect Clearing Friday
Forecast for Friday calls for Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut clearing Friday morning with light northerly winds. The brief notice summarizes a regional outlook with no heavy weather expected.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
President speaks on bonds and a popular loan plan
Senator Caffery released a letter from President Cleveland denying any invitation or arrangement with bankers or syndicates to dispose of bonds. He states officials prefer a public subscription sale and outlines the likelihood of a Feb 5 bond issue, with Morgan's syndicate bidding to purchase the entire issue.
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Washington
Caffery
Louisiana
Senate
Congressional
Secretary of the Treasury
Ching
Morgan
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Donaldson Caffery
Treasury
Treasury Reserve
Mr. Morgan
Cornering Gold Output in Colorado Questioned
Denver reports doubt that a bond syndicate controls Colorado gold output. Gold from sluicing and stamp mills goes to the branch mint, refined metal sells on the open market, and delivery cannot be contracted before smelter treatment. A smelter manager says a syndicate could buy all daily offerings, making the claim unclear.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Large Demand for Bonds
Washington reports strong public interest in the new bond issue with many inquiries for bid forms and informal offers. A circular outlines bid details including amounts, delivery locations, and deposit options across Treasury and subtreasuries in New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnati Chicago St Louis New Orleans and San Francisco.
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Washington
Carlisle
Treasury Department
City of
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
San Francisco
United States
Woman Burned to Death in Pinkham Court Lodging House
Mrs Annie Lamore died in her bed at a Pinkham court lodging house after a lamp overturned in a drunken incident. An unknown woman was fatally burned and taken to hospital. Police know Mrs Lamore was well known to them and were alerted after she was seen intoxicated on the streets around midnight.
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Lynn
Annie Lamore
Pinkham Court
Harvard Greek Scholar Defends War Protest Against Roosevelt
Professor William W. Goodwin responds to Theodore Roosevelt in the Crimson, defending university professors who protest Washington’s warlike stance. He praises Roosevelt’s independence but argues the protest is patriotic and not unpatriotic, noting Roosevelt’s history of outspoken independence.
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Harvard
Theodore Roosevelt
Crimson
William W. Goodwin
America
The
Washington
Roosevelt
Malden Truant Officer Encounters Revolver Threat at Libbey Home
Malden January 9 truant officer Timothy Powell visited Mrs. John M Libbey to question absent children. Powell alleges she condemned teachers and brandished a revolver in a threatening manner. Libbey formerly resided at Danvers Insane Asylum.
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Malden
Timothy Powell
John M. Libbey
Fire at Union Square hay and grain store suspected arson
An incendiary fire broke out last night in a one and a half story wooden building at 4 Union Square, Fulton O'Brien's hay and grain store. Firemen gained control by 10 30. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars. O'Brien suspects arson. It is the third such attempt in two weeks around the square.
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Somerville
Union Square
Fulton O’brien
O’brien
Morgan Confident on Unmatched Terms Offer
A New York report states Morgan, a member of the Jeroiigle syndicate, claims confidence in offering terms no rival can match. The bond and security details are described, with emphasis on the unique position Morgan asserts regarding forthcoming negotiations.
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New York
Jeroiigle
Gan Bond
Kid Beggar James Fox Aims to Expose City Swindle Gang
The New York Kid, 16, alias James Fox from Buffalo, tells police a "profesh" beggar gang swindles in multiple cities. He claims he carried fake cripple cards, earned eight dollars in one day, and traveled with Brooklyn Billy and others through New Haven, Boston, and beyond before falling out with the gang. Authorities plan raids as they pursue the ring. Fox seeks return home if parents respond. case may be waived.
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Profesh
Frisco Slim
Buffalo
N. Y
James Fox
State Street
Children’s Aid Society
Charity
Chardon Street
Lynch
Coney Island
New York City
Brooklyn
Billy
Society of Swindling
Young Fox
Brooklyn -Billy
Price
Cortland Street Ferry
Brooklyn Billy
Brooklyn Curley
New Haven
Hartford
Springfield
Worcester
Boston
Clark Street
Fayette Street
Tremont Street
Station 4
Lagrange Street
Deer Island
New York Central Railroad
New Jersey
Palmer House fire kills 8 year old in Leadville
A morning blaze at the Palmer House on South Park road in Leadville Col left an 8 year old boy of Mrs Cornwell dead. Several occupants escaped with narrow misses as flames swept through the building early today.
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Leadville
Col
Palmer
South Park Road
Cornwell
Mrs Davidson Evasive In Cross Examination In Extortion Case
The cross examination of Mrs. Davidson, charged by the Rev. C O Brown with extortion, was resumed by ex Judge Louderback. She was questioned about her Eastern antecedents but gave evasive replies and no definite Massachusetts record emerged. The examination will resume tomorrow.
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San Francisco
All Ready for War Britain Begins Urgent War Preparations
London January 9 reports great excitement as Britain hastens naval and military measures to meet possible war with Germany or allies. Press across the spectrum approves the government’s stance and the nation readies its flying squadron and defense strategies.
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London
Germany
Great Britain
Enthusiasm for Mobilization and Reconciliation Rise
Reports say volunteers and militia order immediate strength returns for mobilization while many express desire for active service. Officers overwhelmed by letters from men seeking enrollment. Across classes, reconciliation grows as families unite against war. A London railway directors meeting notes a memorial to remove the German Emperor’s name from a regiment he currently commands in the British army.
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United Kingdom
London
Flemish Oak Finish Revival At Moderate Prices
The article notes a renewed demand for antique Flemish furniture popularized by Dutch and Flemish oak pieces from the 16th and 17th centuries. It explains the distinctive dark walnut tone developed through centuries of use, and announces a modern reproduction program offering Flemish oak pieces at regular oak finish prices.
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England
Conscience Stricken Hunter Sends $150 to County Treasurer
GOUVERNEUR N Y Jan 9 County Treasurer Sackett received a check for 150 from Boston with a letter confessing that twelve years ago in this county he killed a deer and a duck out of season and was never caught. The donor says his conscience moved him. The amount covers the maximum fine plus interest. The case is the first on record in the state and the treasurer will not reveal the sender's name.
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Mr. Atwood
Boston
Collins & Ham
Atwood
Harrison H. Atwood
House of Representatives
Congress
Massachusetts
United States
Lane
Ward 17
Mahoney
Ward 15
Gouverneur
N. Y
Sackett
Burleigh Named Sole Receiver of Northern Pacific
Helena Mont Jan 9 Judge Gilbert of Portland granted consent of all parties making Andrew F Burleigh sole receiver of the Northern Pacific railroad replacing Messrs Mille and others.
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A. F. Burleigh
WN. Prr
Helena
Mont
Gilbert
Portland
Andrew F. Burleigh
Northern Pacific Railroad
Messrs
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