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Dollar gas for Roxbury and Dorchester demands advance pricing
A Boston Post investigation denounces the Delaware gas monopoly in Roxbury Dorchester and South Boston. It highlights higher bills at 170 dollars per thousand versus 110 in Lowell, arguing for free text books and lower rates for city residents. It credits Massachusetts influence on federal policy and questions suburban pricing.
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Dorchester
Boston
Trust
South Boston
Delaware
Gas Trust
Lowell
South
A Cold Winter Across Cities Tests Public Patience
The piece notes a harsh winter despite Weather Bureau averages, with frozen pipes and coal shortages. It compares conditions worldwide from Berlin to Paris and Constantinople, suggesting the January thaw would still leave this season among the coldest in years.
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Weather Bureau
Berlin
Paris
Constantinople
Senator Sherman and the repeal of the silver bill
The piece questions Senator Sherman on his claim that a large majority of Republican Senators favor repeal. It notes a caucus where leaders refused to take up the repeal bill, suggesting the Republican Senate may keep the pig silver policy unless further persuasion changes minds at the next caucus.
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Senate
Fire Department Criticism Prompts Investigation
The editorial argues for an investigation into the Loston fire department to uncover weaknesses and restore public confidence. It contends city government inquiries are useful and necessary for reforms when a department's efficiency is in doubt.
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Loston Fire Department
Funeral for General Burver Draws Widespread Respect in Lowell
Report on General Burver's funeral in Lowell recounts a stately military and civic ceremony at Huntington Hall. The tributes reflected deep public affection for a distinguished citizen, with the large turnout and unanimous respect marking the event as extraordinary for a Massachusetts city.
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Lowell
Ioate
Asachusetts City
Burner
Huntington Hall
BurLer
Friend of the People Remembered for Kindness and Sympathy
The excerpt salutes a leader whose sympathies lay with the common people and who was widely known as a friend of the public. It emphasizes his warm, heartfelt regard for ordinary citizens and the lasting memory the people hold of him.
Debated Civil Service Changes in Free Delivery Posts
The Boston Journal argues over Harrison delaying civil service expansion to free delivery offices while Cleveland extended rules to the railway mail service. It recalls Harrison suspending Cleveland's rules to purge the railway mail service with Republican appointees and questions if Cleveland would tolerate such conduct.
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Civil Service
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Carlisle to Head Treasury in Land Administration
The cabinet pick for treasury is Senator Carlisle, praised as a statesman with sound principles and clear judgment. The country has confirmed the appointment in advance, with Senate action expected next March. Cleveland is congratulated on securing an efficient Secretary of the Treasury.
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Senator Carlisle
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Carlisle
Cleveland
Tax on Inheritances Gains National Support
An editorial notes growing support for inheritance taxes across states. It cites Ohio bills taxing direct and collateral inheritances, Illinois Governor recommendations, and Massachusetts debates as evidence that the public favors progress over repeal.
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Ohio
Illinois
Massachusetts
Proprietors honor Reporter Barker on payroll
The Boston Transcript continues Reporter Barker’s name on its payroll, an act not of charity but of generous humanity and professional honor. It honors a man who died at his post in duty, inspiring journalism as a noble profession.
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Barker
Hl. M. Jernegan
White House
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Newbury Street
Royal
Four Observations on the Boston Post's Lead
Yesterday's coverage highlights the Post as having more current and exclusive news than rivals. It also reports superior advertising, leading the Herald and Globe by substantial column margins. Circulation in Boston area is within 2500 copies of the leader, and ground was broken in the Post cellar for a new Hoe Jumbo press.
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Globe
Leader
Letter of thanks to editor over Boston coal monopoly
J. J. Duane from Cambridge writes to praise the Post editorial supporting the poor against the Boston coal monopoly and questions the Sugar Trust monopoly and its earnings. Dated January 14.
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Boston Daily
Sugar Trust
J. J. Duane
Cambridge
The Little White House at Lakewood Cottage
A two story Lakewood, New Jersey cottage named the Little White House will house President-elect Cleveland, wife, and Baby Ruth until inauguration. The article details rooms, decor, furnishings, staff, heating, lighting, and staff arrangements including valet Sinclair and the Park Commissioner Nathan Strauss owning the property.
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Lakewood
N. J
Cleveland
Baby Ruth
New Jersey
Washington
White House
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Lakewood Depot
Miss Cleveland
Mrs. Cleveland
Boston Notes on People Places and Oddities
A miscellany from Boston society detailing a handy plumber, geology talk at Harvard, Mrs. Fall’s new baby, a singer’s henchman, post office stamp changes, Dr Jernegan and his dog Royal, a card game craze, and anecdotes about Isaac D. Barton and humorous clippings from various papers.
Middletown Democrats win clerk treasurer and council seats
In Middletown Connecticut on January 16 voters chose Democrats for city clerk and treasurer, five council members, and two aldermen. Republicans secured the collector post and one council seat.
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Mippletown
Conn
Blockaded Sidewalks Prompt Public Complaint
A Boston letter urges the Post to curb sidewalk obstruction by merchants storing merchandise in business streets. Pedestrians forced into mud and slush pass by packed paper piles and trucks blocking the curb on Franklin near Congress. The writer cites Bedford Kingston Devonshire streets and asks why police do not abate such nuisances. January 16, 1898.
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Lawmaker Pushes Senate by Popular Vote and Civil Service Curbs
In Washington today the House debated a bill to suspend civil service laws for the first year of each presidential term to ease removal or appointment power. Other actions included a joint resolution for popular vote election of U.S. Senators and a one-term presidency proposal in the Senate, where quorum issues and adjourning marked proceedings.
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More power to Councillor Rice as he clings to rope
The Pittsfield Journal notes David Hall Rice’s bid to trouble Governor Russell in the council will backfire by highlighting the body’s weaknesses. The piece approvingly suggests Rice’s actions may serve to demonstrate the council’s ineffectiveness.
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Shall Boston gas consumers get cheaper rates
From the Labor Leader comes a burning question on gas pricing in Boston. The piece weighs the prospects of lower rates for the average consumer and what policy or market changes might drive relief. It frames the issue as a decisive test for workers and households facing rising utilities.
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Boston
Fire chiefs discuss inquiry over Boston blaze and gear
A report claimed Fire Commission sought a formal inquiry by the Mayor into the Federal street fire. Officials said cooperation would be given if an inquiry is contemplated, while defending the department's alarm system and headquarters as adequate, and noting Captain Reagan’s independent account of his actions at the fire.
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Benjamin S. Flanders
Boston
John Reagan
Fire Commission
Reagan
N. W. Rice
Webster Definition of Crime Prompted Gas Price Protest
A reader argues that Webster defines crime as a fan of fence against rights, and questions why a Boston gas monopoly can charge high prices without government intervention. The piece asserts that popular government exists to protect people from imposition and calls for public gas provision when private firms victimise consumers.
Cambridge Fire Department Hailed For City Needs
Cambridge taxpayer urges creation of a permanent fire department in the city. Letter, dated January 16, argues that a large city requires prompt fire protection as fires can advance before firemen arrive, noting firefighters are working men.
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Cambridge
New England Restraining Bond Case Before Court
In New Haven today Chief Justice Andrews entertained the motion for an injunction in the Goldsmiths New York and New England railroad bond case. The judge stayed bond registration until a Superior Court judge can hear the motion and required a $25,000 bond from the plaintiff to cover potential losses to the railroad from delay. Attorney Baldwin for the road warned daily delay could cost $10,000.
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Andrews
Supreme Court
Goldsmiths New York & New England
New England Road
Upnerior
Allen Webb
Morehouse
Goldsmith
Simeon E. Bald
New England
Baldwin
Trials of New York police officials begin before commissioners
The New York police trials opened with Inspector Williams and Captain Doherty pleading not guilty. Superintendent Byrnes alleged gambling at East Fourteenth Street and Bowery venues raided Jan. 5. Proprietors Stokes and Livingston denied any gambling in a year. The board found the inspectors guilty of neglect while exonerating their captains from the broader duties but censured Stevenson, Westervelt, and Doherty.
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Byrnes
Williams
Captain Doherty
Doherty
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Bowery
Stokes
Livingston
Bowery Establishment
Stevenson Westervelt
Democratic Club Votes to Repeal Silver Bill Clauses
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts met to approve resolutions condemning the July 14 1890 silver bill and urging immediate repeal of its purchasing clause. The group planned sending copies to New England Democratic Representatives and noted a Washington trip report and an upcoming Jefferson dinner. Thirty-one new members were admitted to the largely attended meeting.
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New England
Benjamin W. Wells
Washington
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