Boxing Licenses Move Requires Unanimous Aldermen Vote
Mayor Curtis unveils a slate of unexpired term appointments for city posts including Superintendent of Streets Wheeler, Fire Commissioner Russell, Water Board member Smith, and Park Overseer Hodges. Russell’s eligibility is debated amid residency questions. confirmations may spark a fight while others like Bailey and Babson are confirmed.
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John B. Berran
Charles W. Smith
Henry Sturgis Russell
Curtis
Wheeler
Henry H. Carter
Charles R. Catter
Russell
John R. Murphy
Smith
William S. McNary
John DD. Berran
Thomas H. Devlin
South Boston
Matthews
Hodges
Charles F. Sprague
Senate
Colonel Russell
New Place
Beacon Street
Milton
Arene
Boston
City Hall
Parker House
Metropolitan Board of Police
Mayor Curtis presents 1895 96 budget to aldermen
Edwin U Curtis submits department estimates totaling 15112285 for 1895 96 with recommendations reducing by 1099248. He notes 3491282 more can be spent than 1894 95 and cites shortfalls in hospital and other services while cutting street department by 151000. He warns hospital on Massachusetts avenue cannot open without funds.
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Curtis
Board of Aldermen
Law Department
Police Department
Ublic
Massachusetts Avenue
Edwin U. Curtis
Bogus Diplomas Center of Divorce and Criminal Court
In divorce and municipal criminal court yesterday Dr. Fred C. Shurtleff, Mrs. Shurtleff, and Flora Brandon dominated the proceedings as the case centered on bogus diplomas. Counseling argued two questions, with Judge Bradley withholding decision. later the trio faced a criminal charge of conspiring to slander and defraud Dr Eugene Shurtleff and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, with trial set for Tuesday.
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Municipal Criminal Court
Fred C. Shurtleff
F. C. Shurtleff
Miss Brandon
Eugene Shurtleff
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Post
Darius Wilson
Justice of the Peace
Dodsworth
Thayer
Tufts Medical School
Robinson Engraving Company
Hawley Street
Columbia Engraving Company
George L. Forristall
George H. March
Forristall
Old South Church Society marks 225th anniversary
Yesterday the Old South Church Society observed its 225th anniversary with a quiet schedule. At 3:30 p m the annual business meeting in the New Old South Church vestry reviewed finances noted as stronger than ever. A reception followed with congratulations to Rev E A Gordon. Evening services included a roll call of members and an anniversary german by the pastor.
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Old South Church Society
Church Society
New Old South Church
Dartmouth Street
E. A. Gordon
Vandalism Plagues New Desks in the House
Messengers report a desk scratched with initials, likely by one of two Boston members. The incident occurred on the first day in the new chamber after roll calls to identify the culprit. Captain Tucker urges punishment, with the desk damage drawing sharp blame.
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House of Representatives
Boston
Tucker
Believe in Increased Tax at Immigration Restriction League Meeting
The Immigration Restriction League held its annual meeting at Steinert Hall on Boylston Street. Officers were unanimously elected including John Fiske as President and Charles Warren as Secretary. The principal discussion focused on a bill to raise the income tax to ten dollars and expand literacy qualifications, with nearly all attendees supporting the increase.
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Immigration Restriction League
Steinert Hall
Boylston Street
John Fiske
Samuel R. Capen
Robert Trent Paine
George IF. Edmunds
Georges. Hale
Henry Lee
Richmond Mayo-Smith
Henry Parkman
Thomas I. Ring
Leverett Saltonstall
Nathaniel S. Shaler
Charles Warren
Samuel D. Parker
James A. Batley, Jr
G. Loring Briggs
Frank A. Farnham
Prescott F. Hall
Alpheus Hardy
Joseph Lee
John F. Mears
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Robert Dec. Ward
James A. Bailey, Jr
Samuel J. Elder
Andrew Fiske
Council of Immigration Restriction Leagues
Presecott F. Hall
Committee
Emergency defers income tax dispute in Senate
In Washington on January 14 the emergency deficiency bill dominated proceedings as Mr Hill of New York appealed a ruling over his amendment to let U S courts rule on the constitutionality of the income tax. Senators Gorman and Sherman's positions, tariff reform debates, and calls for revenue measures defined the session. Hill and Gorman clashed over remedies and party responsibility while allies urged rule changes to pass needed legislation.
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Washington
Hill
Dem
New York
United States
Stewart
Nevada
Gorman
Maryland
Sherman
Ohio
Mr. Hill
Aldrich
Mr. Gorman
Treasury
Allison
Iowa
Congress
Senator Hill
Pugh
Rapid Transit at Vendome Dinner Discussed by Officials
At the Vendome last evening the Minot J. Savage Club heard Hon. George G. Crocker, chair of the subway commission, speak about completed work and proposals. He was followed by Hon. William B. Rice, president of the metropolitan district commission, and Hon. Charles Carleton Coffin.
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Minot J. Savage Club
Vendome
George Pierce
George G. Crocker
Subway Commission
William B. Rice
Metropolitan District Commission
Charles Carleton Coffin
Higgins Wins Narrow Higgs Senate Caucus in Dover
In Dover Delaware on January 14 a Republican caucus with eleven of nineteen lawmakers produced a first ballot tally of Higgins eight and Massey one with two blanks. A second ballot gave Higgins the full eleven votes. Fourteen members abstained or balked. six favored Addicks and two Massey. Two bolters are expected to waver, potentially defeating Higgins.
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Dover. del
United States
Higgins
George W. Massey
Balters
Addicks
Massey
Mr. Higgins
Beaudet Opera Company Fires Whitney at Castle Square
Troubled Louise Beaudet company ends Whitney’s managerial role at Castle Square after two weeks notice to performers. Dispute centers on a two week clause in Beaudet’s contract and a pending case before ex Judge Dittenhoefer of New York. Rehearsals for The Dragoon's Daughter continued, with Beaudet stating the company remains active for the current season.
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Louise Beaudet
Castle Square
Fred C. Whitney
Miss Beaudet
Dittenhoeffer
New York
the Dragoon
Tenney Case Divides South Braintree Opinion
In South Braintree on January 14 residents debate whether Michael Tenney was killed in a drunken dispute or struck by a train while intoxicated. The murder theory is not supported. early afternoon money with Tenney was under $2. Watkins, confined suspect, says both men were drunk. Glover, the other suspect, was sober.
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South Braintree
Tenney
Michael Tenney
Watkins
Glover
Brooklyn Street Car Strike Sparks Clashes and Delays
A 6000 strong street car strike disrupted Brooklyn daily life with violent confrontations at Fifth Avenue and Twenty Third Street. Police protected a United States Mail car as strikers attacked and stones flew. Traffic halted, shoppers deserted Fulton Street stores, and officials prepared for mediation as the dispute loomed over mail service and city operations.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-Third Street
Atlantic Avenue
Norton
United States Mail
Powers
McKelvey
Flatbush
Court Street
Connolly
Fulton Street
Lewis
Brooklyn City Railroad
Heights Road
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Brooklyn City Hall
Sovereign
Martin Connelly
D. A
Washington
Brooklyn Trolley
Olney
United States
Southern District
New York
Rose's Captain Paul Wins Crowd in Baltimore Debut
Edward E. Roses drama Captain Paul opened in Baltimore with a crowded house. The play drew a decided hit especially for its great naval scene in the third act.
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Baltimore
Edward E. Rose
Paul
Baseball scorelines from New Bedford and Providence games
In New Bedford the score read 6 to 4 with New Bedford defeating Pawtucket. In Providence the matchup ended 10 to 4 with Providence beating Boston.
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New Bedford
Pawtucket
Providence
Boston
Banquet Honors Augustine McCraith At American House
A complimentary banquet was tendered Augustine McCraith, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, by his friends last night at the American House. The large dining hall was crowded. Arthur G. Davis, ex-president of Typographical Union No. 13, officiated as toast master. Songs were given by James.
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No. 13
American Federation of Labor
England
Ireland
Spain
Sweden
Norway
William B. Prescott
International Typographical Union
James B. Macks
The
Actors’ Union
Stephen George
Typographical Union No
F. K. Foster
William Smith
Edward O’ Donnell
Central Labor Union
Arthur G. Davis
W. A. Metcalf
W. J. Thomas
Augustine McCraith
American House
Typographical Union No. 13
James
Reform talk at Universalist Club dinner in 19th century city
At the Universalist Club annual dinner, speakers Capen, General Martin, and Rev Perrin urged civic reform. Capen outlined six points for action, including nonpartisan clubs and accountable leadership. Martin warned of corruption and recounted a bribe attempt by a fan-tan insider. Perrin called for an honorable mayor and persistent reform.
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Universalist Club
Samuel B. Capen
The
Municipal League
A. P. Martin
George L. Perrin
Thorndike
Alden E. Vilas
Mr. Capen
Martin
John Chinamar
Boston
Curtis
George L. Perin
Condition of Bay State Banks Excluding Boston
Washington Jan 14 The condition of the national banks of Massachusetts excluding Boston as compiled by Comptroller Eckels shows figures to Dec 19 Loans and discounts 106392000 lawful money reserve 6938000 gold 8382 individual deposits 75614000 average reserve 25.42 percent.
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Washington
National Banks of
Massachusetts
Boston
Eckels
Matr ons of Boston Try Davis Menthol Court Drops
A brief from Boston notes a local court action resulting in a drop related to a menthol court and a savings on a doctor's bill of five cents.
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Matrons
Boston
Davis
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Vernon
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Bainbridge Street
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Jeremiah Minnehass
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Annie Hicks
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Everal
C. G. Ames
Por
McKay
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Australia
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Pomeroy
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Bridge Street
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Nashua
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